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ST Strategy Templates

  1. Supertrend + ADX — Trend-following with strength confirmation
  2. Supertrend + RSI Pullback — Trend direction with momentum entry
  3. Supertrend as Trailing Stop — Dynamic stop with other entry indicators

Strategy 1: Supertrend + ADX Trend Following

Overview

Trade Supertrend direction flips when ADX confirms a trending market.

When This Works Best

  • Trending markets
  • 4H to 1D

Algorithm Configuration

SettingValue
TypeBOTH
Position Size45% of equity (REL)
Order TypeMARKET
TimeoutCOOLDOWN_ONLY, 3 bars

Long Entry Conditions

GroupIndicatorSignalThreshold
RequiredSupertrendprice_above_supertrend
RequiredADXadx_above_threshold25

Long Exit Conditions

SettingValue
RequiredSupertrend · price_below_supertrend
Stop Loss5% (REL)
Take Profit10% (REL)

Short Entry Conditions

GroupIndicatorSignalThreshold
RequiredSupertrendprice_below_supertrend
RequiredADXadx_above_threshold25

Short Exit Conditions

SettingValue
RequiredSupertrend · price_above_supertrend
Stop Loss5% (REL)
Take Profit10% (REL)

Recommended Parameters

IndicatorParameterValueNotes
SupertrendPeriod10ATR lookback
SupertrendMultiplier3.0Band distance
ADXThreshold25Trend filter

Strategy 2: Supertrend + RSI Pullback

Overview

In Supertrend uptrend, enter on RSI oversold pullbacks.

When This Works Best

  • Trending markets with pullbacks
  • 1H to 4H

Algorithm Configuration

SettingValue
TypeBOTH
Position Size35% of equity (REL)
Order TypeMARKET
TimeoutREGULAR, 2 bars

Long Entry Conditions

GroupIndicatorSignalThreshold
RequiredSupertrendprice_above_supertrend
RequiredRSIrsi_below_threshold35

Long Exit Conditions

SettingValue
RequiredRSI · rsi_above_threshold · 60
Stop LossSupertrend level
Take Profit8% (REL)

Short Entry Conditions

GroupIndicatorSignalThreshold
RequiredSupertrendprice_below_supertrend
RequiredRSIrsi_above_threshold65

Short Exit Conditions

SettingValue
RequiredRSI · rsi_below_threshold · 40
Stop LossSupertrend level
Take Profit8% (REL)

Recommended Parameters

IndicatorParameterValueNotes
SupertrendPeriod/Mult10/3.0Standard
RSIPeriod14Momentum

Strategy 3: Supertrend Dynamic Stop

Overview

Use MACD for entry timing, Supertrend level as trailing stop.

When This Works Best

  • Trending markets
  • 4H to 1D

Algorithm Configuration

SettingValue
TypeBOTH
Position Size40% of equity (REL)
Order TypeMARKET
TimeoutCOOLDOWN_ONLY, 5 bars

Long Entry Conditions

GroupIndicatorSignalThreshold
RequiredMACDmacdLine_above_signalLine
RequiredSupertrendprice_above_supertrend

Long Exit Conditions

SettingValue
RequiredSupertrend · price_below_supertrend
Stop Loss
Take Profit10% (REL)

Short Entry Conditions

GroupIndicatorSignalThreshold
RequiredMACDmacdLine_below_signalLine
RequiredSupertrendprice_below_supertrend

Short Exit Conditions

SettingValue
RequiredSupertrend · price_above_supertrend
Stop Loss
Take Profit10% (REL)

Recommended Parameters

IndicatorParameterValueNotes
SupertrendPeriod/Mult10/3.0Trailing stop
MACDFast/Slow/Signal12/26/9Entry timing

  • Test multiplier values: 2.0 vs 3.0 vs 4.0 for flip frequency
  • Compare with MA-based trends: See if Supertrend adds value over simple MA crosses