KST Strategy Templates

Strategy Overview

1. KST with Trend Filter — Signal filtered by ADX
2. KST + RSI Confluence — Momentum alignment
3. KST + EMA Direction — Trend timing

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Strategy 1: KST with Trend Filter

Overview

Use KST signals filtered by ADX trend strength for directional trades.

When This Works Best

• Trending markets
• 4H to 1D timeframes

Algorithm Configuration

Setting	Value
Type	BOTH
Position Size	45% of equity (REL)
Order Type	MARKET
Timeout	COOLDOWN_ONLY, 3 bars

Long Entry Conditions

Group	Indicator	Signal	Threshold
Required	KST	kst_above_threshold	—
Required	ADX	adx_above_threshold	25

Long Exit Conditions

Setting	Value
Required	KST · kst_below_threshold
Stop Loss	5% (REL), trailing
Take Profit	10% (REL)

Short Entry Conditions

Group	Indicator	Signal	Threshold
Required	KST	kst_below_threshold	—
Required	ADX	adx_above_threshold	25

Short Exit Conditions

Setting	Value
Required	KST · kst_above_threshold
Stop Loss	5% (REL), trailing
Take Profit	10% (REL)

Recommended Parameters

Indicator	Parameter	Value	Notes
KST	Period	14 bars	Standard
ADX	Threshold	25	Trend filter

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Strategy 2: KST + RSI Confluence

Overview

Combine KST with RSI extremes for higher-conviction entries.

When This Works Best

• Markets with periodic pullbacks
• 1H to 4H timeframes

Algorithm Configuration

Setting	Value
Type	BOTH
Position Size	35% of equity (REL)
Order Type	MARKET
Timeout	REGULAR, 2 bars

Long Entry Conditions

Group	Indicator	Signal	Threshold
Required	KST	kst_above_threshold	—
Required	RSI	rsi_below_threshold	35

Long Exit Conditions

Setting	Value
Required	RSI · rsi_above_threshold · 60
Stop Loss	4% (REL)
Take Profit	8% (REL)

Short Entry Conditions

Group	Indicator	Signal	Threshold
Required	KST	kst_below_threshold	—
Required	RSI	rsi_above_threshold	65

Short Exit Conditions

Setting	Value
Required	RSI · rsi_below_threshold · 40
Stop Loss	4% (REL)
Take Profit	8% (REL)

Recommended Parameters

Indicator	Parameter	Value	Notes
KST	Period	14 bars	Standard
RSI	Period	14	Momentum

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Strategy 3: KST + EMA Direction

Overview

Use EMA for trend direction and KST for entry timing.

When This Works Best

• Trending markets with clear direction
• 4H to 1D timeframes

Algorithm Configuration

Setting	Value
Type	BOTH
Position Size	40% of equity (REL)
Order Type	MARKET
Timeout	COOLDOWN_ONLY, 5 bars

Long Entry Conditions

Group	Indicator	Signal	Threshold
Required	KST	kst_above_threshold	—
Required	EMA	price_above_ema	—

Long Exit Conditions

Setting	Value
Required	EMA · price_below_ema
Stop Loss	5% (REL)
Take Profit	10% (REL)

Short Entry Conditions

Group	Indicator	Signal	Threshold
Required	KST	kst_below_threshold	—
Required	EMA	price_below_ema	—

Short Exit Conditions

Setting	Value
Required	EMA · price_above_ema
Stop Loss	5% (REL)
Take Profit	10% (REL)

Recommended Parameters

Indicator	Parameter	Value	Notes
KST	Period	14 bars	Standard
EMA	Period	20 bars	Direction

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Backtesting Recommendations

• Test KST period variations: Find optimal sensitivity for your asset
• Compare with similar indicators: See if KST adds unique value vs alternatives

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Note

Pro Tip: When building strategies in Reversion, put your primary signal in the Required group and confirmation signals in Optional. This ensures the core signal must always be present while allowing flexibility in confirmation. Always backtest parameters per asset — crypto often benefits from adjusted settings due to higher volatility.