Inverted Directional Momentum Strategy

Family: trend_following · Regime: trending · Complexity: medium · Asset classes: FX, Equities, Crypto · Timeframes: H1, H4, D1

Thesis

The hypothesis is that in high-volume trending environments, the provided ADX crossover (specifically the +DI crossing below -DI for a Buy) acts as a high-probability trigger for entering a trend after a momentary directional shakeout, as confirmed by momentum and volume metrics.

Components

• Price Line and Visible Range High-Low (regime) — Provides a regime filter by ensuring entries occur within the context of visible structure rather than at extreme price discovery levels where historical levels are unknown.
• Momentum (Example) (direction) — Confirming that the rate of change is positive for longs (>100) and negative for shorts (<100) to ensure the trend has velocity.
• ADX Crossing INGM (entry) — Acts as the primary entry trigger. It uses the inverted logic provided (Buy when +DI crosses below -DI) to capture potential momentum surges following a specific directional compression.
• Donchian Channels (exit) — Provides dynamic exit levels based on the exhaustion of the price range (hitting the opposite channel).
• Average True Range (NNFX) (risk) — Used for volatility-adjusted stop losses and position sizing to maintain consistent risk across varying market conditions.
• Custom 006 Hybrid Table Scanner (volatility_filter) — Filters for high-probability environments where both EMA trend alignment and volume spikes are present.

Known failure conditions

• Price remains pinned to the 'Visible Range High' for extended periods without meaningful pullbacks.
• Momentum oscillates around the 100 level in a low-volatility environment (chopping the ATR stop).
• The ADX logical inversion consistently triggers entries against strong trend extensions.

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