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Heiken Ashi Trend Following Forex Strategy

    A trend following system based on the Heiken Ashi trading indicator. Use on 30 minute chart and higher time frames for best results.

    Chart Setup

    Indicators: Heiken Ashi, MACD_OsMA, Trend_Bars
    Preferred time frame(s): M30, H1
    Trading sessions: Any
    Preferred Currency pairs: Majors

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    An example of the Heiken Ashi strategy in action on the GBP/USD pair (H1)

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    Trading Rules

    Buy Rules:

    • Heiken Ashi white candlestick (bullish)
    • MADC_OsMA above the 0.00 level (short term bullish trend)
    • Trend bars indicator: blue bar (trend up)

    Go long. Set SL 5 pips below the low of the most recent red Heiken Ashi candle.
    Target: 100 pips (H4 chart), 50 pips (H1 chart), 35 pips (M30 chart)

    Sell Rules:

    • Heiken Ashi red candlestick (bearish)
    • MADC_OsMA below the 0.00 level (short term bearish trend)
    • Trend bars indicator: red bar (trend down)

    Go short. Set SL 5 pips above the high of the most recent white Heiken Ashi candle.
    Target: 100 pips (H4 chart), 50 pips (H1 chart), 35 pips (M30 chart)