Hey everyone!
I’d like to share a simple yet surprisingly effective strategy that you might consider testing. It’s based on two standard indicators: Volume and StochRSI, and it works best on a low-volatility, range-bound asset like
FARTCOIN/USD (available on exchanges like Binance, Bybit, Hyperliquid, etc.) - if you know other similar pairs, feel free to share them!
This coin tends to move in a channel, with frequent corrections and relatively low volatility — making it perfect for this type of setup.
Indicators Needed:- Volume (already visible on most charting platforms)
- StochRSI with default settings (14, 14, 3, 3)
Volume Colors Explained:Don’t confuse the colors:
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Red volume bars may signal local selling exhaustion and hint at a potential long opportunity.-
Green volume bars may reflect local buying exhaustion and point to a potential short opportunity.These aren't entry signals on their own, but they help add confidence when used with StochRSI.
Timeframes:This strategy is intended for intraday use and works best on shorter timeframes such as M3, M5, or M15.
On M5, use a 1 million volume threshold on the previous candle.
On higher timeframes (M15 and above), increase the volume threshold to 3–5 million for stronger confirmation.
Long Trade Setup (example using M5):The previous candle has a volume ≥ 1 million, preferably a red volume bar.
StochRSI: both the fast and slow lines touch or drop below the 20 level.
Open a buy position at the open of the next candle.
Exit the trade when both lines cross above the 80 level.
Short Trade Setup:The previous candle has a volume ≥ 1 million (or 3–5 million on higher timeframes, M15 for example), ideally a green volume bar.
StochRSI: both the fast and slow lines cross or rise above the 80 level.
Open a sell position at the open of the next candle.
Exit when both lines drop below the 20 level.
About the 20/80 Levels:These levels (20 for oversold, 80 for overbought) are recommended defaults, but you can adjust them for your own precision.
Some traders prefer extreme settings like 0 and 100, which produce fewer but cleaner signals.
Adapt it to your risk profile and style.
Position Averaging:You can add to your position when a new signal appears in the same direction, as long as the volume and StochRSI conditions are still valid.
This can:
- Help exit trades faster during strong price spikes or pullbacks.
- Provide better average entry price in range-bound action.
However, it increases your risk and requires a larger balance. Only use this if you’re aware of the potential drawdowns and have a proper risk plan.
Final Thoughts:- This strategy uses non-repainting indicators.
- It performs well in sideways or channeling markets like FARTCOIN/USD.
- Stick to the rules - if your exit condition hits, don’t hesitate to close the trade (even at a loss).
- Position averaging is optional, not required.
- This setup is especially useful for capturing small, consistent price movements throughout the day - rather than aiming for large swings.
- This is a pure intraday strategy - trades open and close quickly. It’s not designed for swing trading or holding overnight.
Below is a screenshot showing how the strategy works in practice with the indicators applied:
If you have any thoughts about this strategy or know of any additional indicators that could improve it, feel free to share your feedback - I’d love to hear your ideas!