This is another very simple, but extremely efficient strategy. The round
numbers (example EUR/USD 1.2800, USD/JPY 99.00) are natural levels of support
and resistance. A lot of orders are placed around these levels. During the last
few years the importance of the round numbers increased because they are used
for options barriers levels and are protected. That is why when the market
approaches such levels the price movement is countered by these order flows and
small retracement usually happens. You should study carefully the price action
around the round numbers and improve the strategy.
Rules for long position
- The prices approach round number support.
- Long position is initiated when:
- the price hits the round number, or
- the price breaks a few pips below the round number. - After the position is open an initial stop loss order is placed 2-3 pips
below the low reached during the test of the round number or at fixed
distance from the entry point.
- A limit order is placed according to our Money management rules.
Rules for short position
- The prices approach round number resistance.
- Short position is initiated when:
- the price hits the round number, or
- the price breaks a few pips above the round number. - After the position is open an initial stop loss order is placed 2-3 pips
above the high reached during the test of the round number or at fixed
distance from the entry point.
- A limit order is placed according to our Money management rules.
How to Test
The power of this strategy is the entry logic. I'll show you how Forex
Strategy Builder can help you improving it by adding additional entry filters
and proper exit logic.
The integrated strategy “Generator” can do this in several
steps:
- Set the shown entry logic in the “Opening Point of the
Position” slot;
Opening Point of the Position
Previous High Low
Enter long at the previous High
Base price | - High and Low |
Vertical shift | - 3 |
- Start the “Generator”;
- Click on the “Opening Point of the Position” slot. This will
lock it.
- Start the Generator. Since the first slot is locked the Generator will
not change it. The generated strategy will be a combination of our
“Round Number” entry logic and other indicators.
Balance Chart after Generating
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