Guide
How does the Heikin Ashi - The Whale strategy work ?
The "Heikin Ashi - The Whale" strategy employs Heikin Ashi candlestick calculations for entry signals without the need to change the chart's candle type. Entry is determined by the appearance of one or two bullish Heikin Ashi candles—specifically, those without lower wicks. The strategy uses a selection of volume indicators for added confirmation, allowing traders to choose from VWAP (Volume Weighted Average Price), VWMA (Volume Weighted Moving Average), and the Volume Oscillator. Additionally, it integrates the ADX (Average Directional Index) to signal a positive entry when ADX is above a specified threshold, or when the +DI (Positive Directional Indicator) is above the -DI (Negative Directional Indicator), or both.
- ADX: Validates entry if conditions are met.
- VWAP: Gives a positive signal if the Heikin Ashi close is above VWAP.
- VWMA: Uses three moving averages (20, 25, 50) with different confluence settings based on their relation to the HA close.
The strategy employs a trailing stop loss for exits, referencing the lowest value of a set number of Heikin Ashi candles to determine the stop loss level. Recent updates have introduced additional parameters like ATR for stop loss settings and various new moving averages (VAR MA, TSF MA) for enhanced MA confluences, along with the Schaff Trend Cycle (STC) and SAR indicators for further confluence. Updated buy types and bot command inputs have also been added to allow for tailored strategy execution.