The idea
Ride the SuperTrend: in when price crosses above it, out when it crosses below. One line decides everything, so it is easy to follow. It gives back profit at each reversal.
Strategy guide · Trend following · long
SuperTrend Follow strategy: exact rules, strengths and weaknesses.
Ride the SuperTrend: in when price crosses above it, out when it crosses below. One line decides everything, so it is easy to follow. It gives back profit at each reversal.
Entry rule
Buy when price closes above the SuperTrend line (the line flips below price).
Exit rule
Sell when price closes below the line.
Where it works
Clean trends with steady pullbacks: the line trails price and lets winners run.
Where it fails
Ranges and sudden spikes, which flip the line back and forth.
The common mistake
Tightening the multiplier to get earlier entries. A tighter line also means many more false flips.
Backtest it yourself
Sign in, open Genni Strategies and pick "SuperTrend Follow" from the leaderboard, or build it with the rule builder. Choose a coin and timeframe and press "Run backtest" to see every trade on up to 1,000 real candles, fees included. "Start paper trading" then follows it live without money.
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Questions
Frequently asked questions
What are the rules of the SuperTrend Follow strategy?
Entry: Buy when price closes above the SuperTrend line (the line flips below price). Exit: Sell when price closes below the line.
Does the SuperTrend Follow strategy work?
One line decides everything, so it is easy to follow. It gives back profit at each reversal. It tends to do well here: Clean trends with steady pullbacks: the line trails price and lets winners run. It tends to lose here: Ranges and sudden spikes, which flip the line back and forth. Past results do not predict future results.
How can I backtest the SuperTrend Follow strategy for free?
Sign in, open Genni Strategies and pick "SuperTrend Follow" from the leaderboard, or build it with the rule builder. Choose a coin and timeframe and press "Run backtest" to see every trade on up to 1,000 real candles, fees included. "Start paper trading" then follows it live without money.
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