Triple-ADX Confluence Breakout (TACB)
Family: trend_following · Regime: trending · Complexity: high · Asset classes: FX, Equities, Crypto · Timeframes: H1, H4, D1
Thesis
Sustainable trends are characterized by a transition from low-volatility consolidation (Boxline) to high-momentum expansion (CCI/TSI) supported by multi-timeframe trend strength (ETV). By requiring a confluence of 10 technical layers (IAE), we isolate institutional 'thrust' moves and avoid the common traps of single-indicator breakouts.
Components
- Easy Trend Visualizer (ETV) (regime) — Ensures the strategy only operates when triple-period ADX alignment confirms a mature trend regime rather than noise.
- True Strength Index (TSI) with Signal Line (direction) — Provides a double-smoothed momentum bias to ensure the direction of the entry aligns with the broader momentum flow.
- IAE — Technical Confluence Score (entry) — Acts as the high-conviction trigger by requiring at least 7/10 technical layers to align before committing capital.
- QQE (Qualitative Quantitative Estimation) (exit) — Uses an RSI-based trailing volatility band to exit trades when the internal momentum of the trend begins to decay.
- Boxline (Consolidation Zones) (risk) — Defines the 'invalidation zone' based on recent market structure (consolidation) for SL placement and position sizing.
- Commodity Channel Index (CCI) (volatility_filter) — Filters out low-volatility 'drift' and ensures the entry occurs during a genuine expansion phase (CCI > 100 or < -100).
Known failure conditions
- Prolonged periods where ADX thresholds (35/30) are never reached despite trending price action.
- High-frequency box formation (whipsaw) leading to extremely tight stop-losses that are hit before the IAE score can react.
- Failure of the IAE score to reach the threshold during known macro-moves due to indicator lag/smoothing.
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