The alphaheim Dynamic Trend Duo, also known as DTD, is a fully automated trading system for MetaTrader 4 & 5 which is designed to trade with the market trend according to two propriety indicators. The EA will trade with the direction of the longer-term trend, whilst taking trading triggers based on market trend structure. Whilst this is the default configuration of the EA, the criteria can be reversed to take entries with the trend direction change, and confirmation from the trend structure.
What are moving averages? Trading guide for moving averages which include EMA, SMA, LWMA, HMA, TMA, SMMA, AMA, DEMA, TMA and more on price forms including OHLC. We will cover all the different types of moving averages along with their usefulness, shifts, and averaging periods. This guide answers the common question many traders ask themselves; which MA should I use?
Ever wondered how Forex grid trading works? In this article we will explore how bi-directional dual grid trading on Forex is performed, and the associated benefits and drawbacks. Learn Forex grid trading with the alphaheim dual grid Expert Advisor.
High probability reversals trading strategy for Forex, equities and commodities. Utilising volume divergence and cyclical trend analysis. It is unwise to assume that any given system can predict future movements within financial markets – but by combining informed decision making and strict risk management, it is possible to trade with an edge and generate consistent alpha. In this article we will discuss a highly effective reversals trading strategy which has been vetted for a variety of markets, inclusive of forex, equities and commodities.
In order to perform optimizations and vet a potential trading strategy, it is imperative to ensure that the results obtained from strategy tests and optimizations on MetaTrader 4 & 5 are a true reflection of the EA. As seen in the image below, the default strategy tester for MT4 causes issues when testing scalping EAs. In the first image we use the standard tester, with default data, and in the second we port over to tick data. The initial perception is that of a flawless strategy – but this is simply derived from poor data analysis. In this article we will cover the steps to ensure accurate testing on both MT4 and MT5, and touch on some elementary data science to help filter potential strategies.
