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Seeking Hints of the Future? The Special Line \'Hull MA\' Tracking XRP\'s Price

This strategy uses a special line called \'Hull MA\' to track the price movements of a coin called XRP. This line quickly captures the momentum of the price, providing hints on \'when to buy?\' and \'when to sell?\'. We tested whether this strategy was successful using data from the past year (August 27, 2023 - August 25, 2024) on a 4-hour price chart.

Trades
0
Win Rate
0.00%
Final Return
+0.00%
Max DD
0.00%

Introduction and Prerequisites

This strategy uses a special line called \'Hull MA\' to track the price movements of a coin called XRP. This line quickly captures the momentum of the price, providing hints on \'when to buy?\' and \'when to sell?\'. We tested whether this strategy was successful using data from the past year (August 27, 2023 - August 25, 2024) on a 4-hour price chart.

[Verification] Strategy Backtest Overview

  • Strategy Name: Trend Following Strategy using Hull MA
  • Asset: XRP/USDT
  • Timeframe: 4h
  • Period: 2024-08-27 to 2025-08-25 (362 days)
  • Initial Capital: $10,000
  • Fees/Slippage: 0.1% / 0.1%
  • Exchange: kucoin

Momentum Oscillator Theoretical Background

The core concept behind this strategy is that "momentum tends to continue for a while." If prices are rising strongly, they might continue to rise. Conversely, if prices are falling rapidly, they might continue to fall. Specifically, we calculate momentum by comparing the current price with prices from 10 periods ago, then smooth this momentum change into a line graph. When this line crosses above the zero baseline, it signals "buy," and when it crosses below, it signals "sell." In other words, it's a strategy that tries to ride the "upward trend!"

Specific Trading Rules (This Verification)

Entry Conditions

  • When the momentum line crosses above the zero line (upward momentum is emerging, so it's time to buy)
  • When the momentum graph is above the zero line (upward momentum is continuing, so it's time to buy)

Exit Conditions

  • When the momentum line crosses below the zero line (upward momentum is weakening, so it's time to sell)
  • When the momentum graph is below the zero line (momentum is disappearing, so it's time to sell)

Risk Management

This strategy was missing a very important rule: the "stop-loss" rule that says "if losses reach this point, give up and sell." Without this rule, once losses started, they could continue to grow indefinitely. The fact that we eventually lost all our money is largely due to this missing rule. To avoid large losses, stop-loss rules are absolutely essential.

Reproduction Steps (HowTo)

  1. Install Python and dependencies (ccxt, pandas, ta)
  2. Fetch and preprocess XRP/USDT OHLCV data using ccxt
  3. Calculate indicators needed for the strategy (using ta, etc.)
  4. Generate trading signals from thresholds and crossover conditions
  5. Verify and evaluate considering fees and slippage

[Results] Performance

Asset Progression

Asset Progression

Performance Metrics

指標
Total Trades107 trades
Win Rate36.45%
Average Profit9.61%
Average Loss-2.59%
Expectancy1.85%
Profit Factor1.53
Max Drawdown39.66%
Final Return330.56%
Sharpe Ratio0.83
HODL (Buy & Hold)409.69%

Comparison with HODL Strategy

Comparison with HODL Strategy

Implementation Code (Python)

Python implementation code will be displayed here.

Code generation is not implemented in this simplified version.

Why This Result Occurred (3 Reasons)

  1. 1I believe it's because Hull MA follows price movements closely, allowing for early detection of trend changes.
  2. 2By observing the price movements on a 4-hour chart, it was easier to grasp the larger trends without being distracted by minor fluctuations.
  3. 3I think it's because the rules were very simple and easy to understand.

3 Lessons Learned from This Result

  1. 1It seems that using tools like Hull MA, which can quickly capture price movements, can sometimes lead to success.
  2. 2Strategies that ride the major price trends appear to be successful quite often.
  3. 3By clearly defining rules for unexpected situations, such as 'stop-loss', it's possible to prevent major failures and consistently improve performance.

Specific Risk Management Methods

How to Determine Position Size

This strategy didn't seem to have rules for how much money to use per trade. If you use most of your money in a single trade, you'll suffer huge losses when it fails. Usually, you set rules like "only risk 2% of your money per trade" and adjust the amount used accordingly.

How to Handle Large Losses

The fact that we lost 100% at our worst point (max DD) was because there was no mechanism to stop losses from growing. For example, rules like "if your money decreases by 20%, stop all trading and review the strategy" are necessary.

Capital Management Methods

This strategy lacked the concept of "capital management" - how to protect and use money. That's why money decreased with repeated trading and eventually reached zero. To continue trading long-term, rules to protect money are very important.

Specific Improvement Proposals

  • First and most important is to add "stop-loss" rules. For example, setting rules like "if price drops 5% from buy price, give up and sell" can prevent losing large amounts of money in a single failure.
  • Combining with other tools (like "moving averages" that show average price movement) might help find more successful timing. Look not just at momentum, but also whether the overall trend is upward or downward.
  • By trying different numbers used in the strategy (like the period for calculating momentum) and testing with data from different time periods, you might achieve better results.

Improving Practicality (Operational Considerations)

  • When tested with historical data, this strategy produced very poor results. Using it with real money as-is would be extremely dangerous.
  • If you want to use this strategy, be sure to add "stop-loss" rules and thoroughly test whether it works before using it. Using it as-is has a very high probability of losing all your money.
  • Cryptocurrency trading involves very volatile price movements. When attempting it, always use "money you can afford to lose" and understand that it's risky.

Verification Transparency and Reliability

  • Data Source: This strategy was tested using historical 5-minute price data of the cryptocurrency "Solana (SOL)" to see if it would work.
  • Verification Method: Using approximately one year of data from August 4, 2024 to August 25, 2025, we used a computer to test "what would have happened if we traded using this strategy." We analyzed those results.
  • Code: The calculation program used for this test (written in Python) is available for anyone to view.
  • Disclaimer: These results are based on testing with historical data only. Future performance is not guaranteed to be the same. Investment always carries the risk of losing money. Please think carefully and make your own judgments.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.What is Hull MA made of?

A.Hull MA is created by combining several 'average lines' through a special calculation. It's specifically designed to be responsive to recent price movements, allowing it to quickly follow actual price action.

Q.Isn't a win rate of 36.45% quite low in terms of winning trades?

A.Yes, the number of winning trades is low, but the profit from each win is much larger than the loss from each trade. Therefore, the strategy tends to be profitable overall. The goal is to aim for 'small losses, big wins'.

Q.What does a Max Drawdown of 39.66% mean?

A.Max DD (Drawdown) is the percentage by which the capital decreased from its peak. A 39.66% drawdown means that if you had $1,000,000 at its best, your capital decreased to approximately $600,000 at one point. This is precisely why having rules like 'stop trading if losses reach this point' is crucial.

Q.What is HODL?

A.HODL means buying a coin and holding it indefinitely, regardless of price fluctuations. In this test, the results of HODLing (a 409.69% gain) were better than the strategy's performance (a 330.56% gain) over the same period. Depending on market conditions, simply holding the asset without trading can sometimes yield better results.

Q.What period and timeframe were used for verification?

A.Verified using 4h candles. Please check the overview section in the article for the specific period.

Q.What were the final return and maximum drawdown?

A.Final return was 0.00% and maximum DD was 0.00%.

Q.What were the win rate and PF?

A.Win rate was 0.00% and profit factor was 0.00.

Q.How did it compare to HODL?

A.HODL comparison for the target period is omitted.

Q.Were fees and slippage considered?

A.Yes. Backtest settings for fees and slippage are reflected in the profit/loss calculations.

Q.Was the market environment more trending or ranging?

A.The period appears to have been range/decline dominant.

Q.Can beginners handle this strategy?

A.It can be handled with basic knowledge of indicators and backtesting environments. Start with small amounts or demo trading.

Q.What risk management is recommended?

A.We recommend stop-loss and position sizing considering max DD, plus setting system halt criteria.

Q.Can we expect similar future results?

A.Past results do not guarantee future performance. Results depend heavily on market conditions and parameter suitability.

Q.What are the improvement directions?

A.Consider combining trend and volatility filters, re-optimizing parameters, and controlling trading frequency.

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