Parallax Momentum MNQ Strategy# 📈 Parallax Momentum MNQ Strategy
## Overview
The Parallax Momentum MNQ Strategy is a sophisticated support/resistance breakout system specifically designed for Micro Nasdaq futures (MNQ) trading (also works on minis). This strategy combines dynamic level detection with momentum confirmation to identify high-probability entry opportunities while maintaining strict risk management protocols.
## 🎯 Key Features
### Core Strategy Logic
- **Dynamic Support/Resistance Detection**: Automatically identifies key levels using configurable lookback periods
- **Momentum Confirmation**: Volume-based filtering ensures trades align with market momentum
- **ATR-Based Risk Management**: Adaptive stop losses and take profits based on market volatility
- **Dual Entry System**: Both long and short opportunities with limit order execution
### Risk Management
- **ATR-Adaptive Stops**: Stop losses and take profits automatically adjust to market volatility
- **Reward-to-Risk Ratios**: Configurable R:R ratios with default 2:1 minimum
- **Maximum Loss Protection**: Optional daily loss limits to prevent overtrading
- **Session Time Filtering**: Trade only during specified market hours
### Strategy Modes
- **Conservative Mode**: 0.8x risk multiplier for cautious trading
- **Balanced Mode**: Standard 1.0x risk multiplier (default)
- **Aggressive Mode**: 1.2x risk multiplier for active trading
## 📊 Visual Features
### Dashboard Display
- Real-time strategy status and performance metrics
- Current support/resistance levels and ATR values
- Live risk-to-reward ratios for potential trades
- Win rate, profit factor, and drawdown statistics
- Adjustable dashboard size and positioning
### Chart Indicators
- Support and resistance lines with labels
- ATR-based levels (+/-1 ATR and +/-2 ATR)
- Dynamic visual updates as levels change
- Configurable line extensions and styling
## ⚙️ Configuration Options
### Entry Filters
- **Volume Filter**: Optional volume confirmation above SMA
- **Session Time Filter**: 12-hour format time restrictions
- **ATR vs Fixed Stops**: Choose between adaptive or fixed tick-based exits
### Risk Controls
- **ATR Period**: Default 14-period ATR calculation
- **Stop Loss Multiplier**: ATR-based stop distance (default 1.5x)
- **Take Profit Multiplier**: ATR-based target distance (default 1.5x)
- **Secondary Take Profit**: Optional TP2 with position scaling
## 📋 How It Works
### Entry Conditions
**Long Trades**: Triggered when price closes above support buffer but low touches support level, with volume and session confirmation
**Short Trades**: Triggered when price closes below resistance buffer but high touches resistance level, with volume and session confirmation
### Exit Strategy
- **Primary Take Profit**: ATR-based target with 2:1 R:R minimum
- **Stop Loss**: ATR-based protective stop
- **Optional TP2**: Extended target for partial profit taking
- **One Trade at a Time**: No overlapping positions
## 🎛️ Default Settings
- **Lookback Period**: 20 bars for support/resistance detection
- **ATR Period**: 14 bars for volatility calculation
- **Stop Loss**: 1.5x ATR from entry
- **Take Profit**: 1.5x ATR with 2:1 reward-to-risk ratio
- **Session**: 7:30 AM - 2:00 PM (configurable)
## ⚠️ Important Notes
### Risk Disclaimer
- This strategy is for educational and informational purposes only
- Past performance does not guarantee future results
- Always use proper position sizing and risk management
- Test thoroughly on historical data before live trading
- Consider market conditions and volatility when using
### Best Practices
- Backtest on sufficient historical data
- Start with conservative mode for new users
- Monitor performance regularly and adjust parameters as needed
- Use appropriate position sizing for your account
- Consider broker commissions and slippage in live trading
## 🔧 Customization
The strategy offers extensive customization options including:
- Adjustable time sessions with AM/PM format
- Configurable ATR and risk parameters
- Optional maximum daily loss limits
- Dashboard size and position controls
- Visual element toggles and styling
## 📈 Ideal For
- MNQ (Micro Nasdaq) futures traders
- Intraday momentum strategies
- Traders seeking systematic entry/exit rules
- Risk-conscious traders wanting automated stops
- Both beginner and experienced algorithmic traders
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**Version**: Pine Script v5 Compatible
**Timeframe**: Works on multiple timeframes (test on 1m, 3m, 5m, 15m)
**Market**: Optimized for MNQ but adaptable to other instruments
**Strategy Type**: Trend following with momentum confirmation
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Cowabunga System from babypips.comPlease do read the information below as well, especially if you are new to Forex.
The Cowabunga System is a type of Mechanical Trading System that filters trades based on the trend of the 4 hour chart with EMAs and some other familiar indicators (RSI, Stochastics and MACD) while entering trades base on 15 minute chart.
I have coded (quite amateurishly) the basic system onto a 15 minute chart (the 4 hour settings are coded as well). The author says the system is to be traded off the 15 minute chart with the 4 hour chart only as a reference for trend direction.
4 Hour Chart Settings
5 EMA
10 EMA
Stochastics (10,3,3)
RSI (9)
Then we move onto the 15 minute chart, where he gives us the trade entry rules.
15 Minute Chart Settings
5 EMA
10 EMA
Stochastics (10,3,3)
RSI (9)
MACD (12,26,9)
Entry Rules - long entry rules used, obviously reverse these for shorting.
1. EMA must cross above the 10 EMA.
2. RSI must be greater than 50 and not overbought.
3. Stochastic must be headed up and not be in overbought territory.
4. MACD histogram must go from negative to positive OR be negative and start to increase in value.
What I did.
1. Set the RSI and Stochastic levels to avoid entries when they indicate overbought conditions for long and oversold conditions for short (80 and 20 levels).
2. Users can input specific times they want to backtest.
3. User's can configure profit targets, trailing stops and stops. Default is set it to was 100 pips profit target with a 40 pip trailing stop. (Note, when you are changing these values, please note that each pip is worth 10, so 100 pips is entered as 1000.)
The Cowabunga System from babypips.com is another popular and active system. The author, Pip Surfer, continues to post wins and losses with this system. It shows there is a lot of honesty and integrity with this system if the author keeps up to date even 10 years later and is not afraid of sharing the times the system causes losses.
As an example of this, here is post he shared just last week . It's almost like a journal, he gives specific times and reasons why he entered, lets the readers know when he was stopped out, etc. I think that what he does is equally important as his system.
To read more about this system, visit the thread on babypips.com, click here.
