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Best input patterns

A strong trading idea usually includes:
  • market (symbol)
  • timeframe
  • direction (long, short, or both)
  • entry logic (what triggers a trade)
  • exit logic (what closes a trade)
  • risk rules (TP/SL at minimum)
Example: 
Create ETH/USDT strategy on 1h.
Long: enter when MACD crosses up and Supertrend flips bullish.
Exit long: TP 6%, SL 1%.
Short: enter when MACD crosses down and Supertrend flips bearish.
Exit short: TP 5%, SL 1%.
Trade only Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri.

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Write clearly, not perfectly

You don’t need perfect structure. But you should avoid ambiguity. Do:
  • use numbers
  • name indicators explicitly
  • keep conditions readable
Avoid:
  • “tight stop” (use 0.8%)
  • “strong trend” (define it)
  • “trade when market looks good”

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Start simple, then scale

Good iteration starts with a baseline:
  • one entry trigger
  • one exit rule
  • one risk rule
Then add complexity only if it solves a real problem.

What to change first

The correct iteration order.

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Validate behavior with trades

Before trusting metrics:
  • inspect trade history
  • explain the first 10 trades
  • confirm exits behave as expected

How to read results

A safe workflow to interpret results.

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Avoid overfitting

Use guardrails:
  • enough trades
  • multiple ranges
  • small parameter changes
  • multiple markets

Overfitting & guardrails

The most important safety rules.
The best strategies are simple, explicit, and robust.