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Instead of reacting to every spike, Coinrule helps you systematize Volatility ETF trading with clear triggers, position sizing and exits. Set rules like buy 1% when price breaks above the 20-day high, then place a 2.5% stop and a 5% take-profit.
When these products move fast, they can behave differently from broad index funds, especially during market stress. A rules engine defines when to enter, reduce exposure or stand aside. Add a trend filter like price above the 50-day moving average, and cap total allocation so one theme never dominates.
Start from a template and adapt it to your broker and risk tolerance. Many traders pair a breakout entry with a time stop, exiting after 10 trading days if momentum fades. Others use mean reversion, buying after a 4% pullback and selling on a return to the mid-band. Clone, tweak and compare variations without code.
Risk Controls For Spiky ETFs
Risk rules are first-class settings, not afterthoughts. Set a max daily loss like 1.5% of account equity, pause all strategies if it is hit and require a manual restart. Add limit entries, bracket exits and cooldown timers to avoid rapid-fire re-entries. Alerts keep you informed without staring at charts.
Multi-Broker Execution
Connect your brokerage and run the same logic across accounts, or separate strategies by goal. Keep a small tactical sleeve for hedges while the core portfolio stays in broad ETFs. Coinrule logs every trigger and order so you can audit decisions and refine the system over time.
Volatility Regime Switcher
Switch between risk-on and defensive rules using ATR expansion and MA trend. Enter on regime change and rebalance weekly. Exit when volatility compresses for 3 sessions.
Stop Loss and Trailing Take Profit
Set a fixed stop like 2% below entry, then trail by 1.5% after price moves 3% in your favor. Use bracket orders to enforce exits. Add a 48-hour cooldown after stop-out.
Bollinger Band Mean Reversion
Buy when price closes below the lower band and RSI is under 35 on 4-hour candles. Sell at the middle band or when RSI exceeds 55. Add a time stop after 8 bars.
ATR Channel Breakout
Enter when price breaks above an ATR channel with volume confirmation. Set stop at 1.2x ATR and target 2.0x ATR. Skip trades when ADX is below 18.
MA Crossover with Volume Filter
Buy on a 20/50 MA bullish cross only if volume is above the 10-day average. Sell on the reverse cross or a 3% stop. Designed to reduce whipsaws in choppy periods.
Volatility Regime Switcher
Switch between risk-on and defensive rules using ATR expansion and MA trend. Enter on regime change and rebalance weekly. Exit when volatility compresses for 3 sessions.
Stop Loss and Trailing Take Profit
Set a fixed stop like 2% below entry, then trail by 1.5% after price moves 3% in your favor. Use bracket orders to enforce exits. Add a 48-hour cooldown after stop-out.
Bollinger Band Mean Reversion
Buy when price closes below the lower band and RSI is under 35 on 4-hour candles. Sell at the middle band or when RSI exceeds 55. Add a time stop after 8 bars.
ATR Channel Breakout
Enter when price breaks above an ATR channel with volume confirmation. Set stop at 1.2x ATR and target 2.0x ATR. Skip trades when ADX is below 18.
MA Crossover with Volume Filter
Buy on a 20/50 MA bullish cross only if volume is above the 10-day average. Sell on the reverse cross or a 3% stop. Designed to reduce whipsaws in choppy periods.
Range Bound Reversal
Define a range from the last 15 sessions high and low. Buy near support after a bullish candle and sell near resistance. Use a tight 1.5% stop to limit downside.
Portfolio Rebalance
Rebalance back to target weights on a schedule, such as Friday close. Trade only when drift exceeds 3%. Helps keep exposure controlled after sharp moves.
SPY/VIX Risk Sentinel
Use a risk switch: if SPY drops 2% in 2 days, reduce exposure and tighten stops. Restore sizing gradually when conditions normalize. Works as a portfolio safety layer.
Squeeze Release (BB + Keltner)
Detect a squeeze when Bollinger Bands move inside Keltner Channels. Enter on the first close outside the bands with trend confirmation. Exit on a midline cross or trailing stop.
Volatility Breakout
Buy on a breakout above the prior day high after a volatility expansion signal. Use a 2% stop and scale out at 3% and 6%. Avoid entries during the first 15 minutes.
Traders run strategies through Coinrule by connecting supported brokers and translating ideas into if-this-then-that rules. For example, you can connect Alpaca, WeBull, Tradier or TradeStation, then let the platform monitor conditions and send orders when criteria are met. Keep control of sizing, limits and when automation is allowed to operate.
When markets get noisy, specificity matters. Example 1: if price is above the 50-day MA and RSI crosses above 55, buy 0.75% of equity, then set a 2% stop and 4% take-profit. Example 2: if price drops 5% from the 10-day high, buy 0.5%, wait 24 hours and add once more only if it drops another 3%. Example 3: if drawdown from peak equity reaches 2% in a day, pause all bots and send an alert.
Before going live, test variations and compare outcomes across different market regimes. You might discover that a 10-day time stop reduces tail risk, or that a wider stop like 3% avoids premature exits. Coinrule makes it easy to clone a strategy, change one parameter and track results side by side. Keep what works and document the logic so you can repeat it.
Some volatility-linked ETFs can amplify moves, so position sizing matters more than clever entries. Use allocation caps, staggered entries and hard stops to avoid a single trade dominating your account. Add a cooldown after a stop-out, such as no new entries for 48 hours.
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Overfitting is the fastest way to build a fragile strategy. Keep rules simple, change one variable at a time and avoid stacking indicators that say the same thing. Use realistic assumptions for fills and slippage.
Time filters can be as important as price filters. Restrict trading to specific sessions, avoid the first minutes after the open or stop initiating new positions late in the day. Scheduling also helps you run rebalances at consistent times.
Separate strategies by purpose so you can evaluate them honestly. One bot might be a tactical hedge, while another seeks short-term momentum. Activity logs show which rule triggered each order for faster review.
Increase size only after the strategy behaves as expected across multiple conditions. Block new entries if spread widens or if price gaps beyond 1.5%. Consider scaling in, such as 50% size on the first signal and 50% on confirmation.
Coinrule does not take custody of your assets. You trade through your connected broker and can revoke access whenever you want. Review API permissions where applicable and audit active rules regularly.
Pick one entry style, define exits and add two risk limits: max allocation and max daily loss. Run small size, review results weekly and iterate. Once the workflow feels predictable, expand to additional strategies or instruments.
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