52 lines
1.4 KiB
Markdown
52 lines
1.4 KiB
Markdown
# EURUSD Volatility Breakout Strategy (with SmartATR MT5)
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**Instrument:** EURUSD
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**Timeframe:** 15 min (works also on H1, H4)
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**Indicator:** SmartATR MT5 (default settings)
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## Strategy Description
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This breakout strategy uses SmartATR MT5 to identify periods of high volatility and catch strong moves on EURUSD.
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### Entry Rules
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- **Buy:**
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Enter long when price breaks above the previous swing high and SmartATR exceeds 2x its rolling mean.
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- **Sell:**
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Enter short when price breaks below the previous swing low and SmartATR exceeds 2x its rolling mean.
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- **Filter:**
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Avoid new trades if the current bar is highlighted as a news event (orange/red in SmartATR).
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### Stop Loss & Take Profit
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- **Stop Loss:**
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Set SL at 1.5 x SmartATR below (long) or above (short) entry price.
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- **Take Profit:**
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Set TP at 3 x SmartATR from entry, or use a trailing stop based on SmartATR.
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### Example
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If (SmartATR > 2 x rolling mean) AND (breakout of previous range) AND (no news event):
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- Open trade in breakout direction.
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- Set stop and take profit as described.
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## Why SmartATR?
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- Filters for genuine volatility – no more fake breakouts!
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- Adaptive stops that fit the real market regime.
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- News bar overlay keeps you out of dangerous events.
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*Test and adapt to your risk and trading style.
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SmartATR MT5 – smarter trading for every market condition!*
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