Choose the framework that fits how you want to trade
Forgetrader's strategies are built to help you launch with structure, adapt your setup over time, and stay in control of your rules, limits, and execution.
Different market conditions reward different approaches. Forgetrader gives you a set of built-in strategy frameworks so you can choose the style that fits your goals, experience level, and market view — then configure it with the level of control that matches your tier.
RSI Mean Reversion
Captures snapback moves when RSI signals that price has moved too far from its average.
How it works
Monitors RSI levels to detect oversold and overbought conditions. When RSI drops below the oversold threshold, the strategy looks for a reversal signal to enter. When RSI rises above the overbought threshold, it looks to exit. Designed for markets that tend to oscillate within a range.
When it may struggle
May underperform in strong trending markets where prices don't mean-revert.
What you control
- RSI period
- Oversold/overbought thresholds
- Stop loss percentage
- Take profit percentage
- Asset selection
Best starting point
Beginner preset — conservative thresholds with wider stops
Bollinger Band Bounce
Trades rebounds at statistical price extremes defined by Bollinger Bands.
How it works
Uses Bollinger Bands to identify when price has deviated significantly from its moving average. Enters near the lower band when price shows signs of bouncing, and exits near the upper band or at a predetermined target.
When it may struggle
May generate false signals during strong breakouts that push price beyond bands.
What you control
- BB period
- Standard deviation multiplier
- Stop loss
- Take profit
- Asset selection
Best starting point
Beginner preset — standard 20-period bands with 2 standard deviations
MACD Trend Crossover
Follows momentum using MACD line crossovers with trend confirmation.
How it works
Waits for the MACD line to cross above the signal line to enter long positions, and cross below to exit. Adds trend confirmation filters to reduce false signals in choppy markets.
When it may struggle
Lags in fast-moving markets and may generate whipsaws in ranging conditions.
What you control
- Fast/slow EMA periods
- Signal period
- Trend filter
- Stop loss
- Asset selection
Best starting point
Balanced preset — standard 12/26/9 parameters with trend confirmation
RSI + BB Confluence
Combines RSI and Bollinger Band signals for higher-confidence entries.
How it works
Waits for both RSI and Bollinger Band signals to align before entering. This confluence approach reduces false signals by requiring agreement between two independent indicators.
When it may struggle
Fewer trade opportunities since both indicators must align.
What you control
- RSI period and thresholds
- BB period and deviation
- Confluence requirements
- Stop loss
- Asset selection
Best starting point
Balanced preset — moderate thresholds requiring both indicators to agree
Volume Spike Reversal
Identifies exhaustion points from abnormal volume patterns to trade reversals.
How it works
Detects when trading volume spikes significantly above its moving average, indicating potential exhaustion. Combines this with price action analysis to identify reversal opportunities.
When it may struggle
Volume-based signals can be noisy. Requires more active monitoring.
What you control
- Volume multiplier threshold
- Lookback period
- Confirmation candles
- Stop loss
- Asset selection
Best starting point
Aggressive preset — lower volume thresholds for more signals, tighter stops
ATR Volatility Breakout
Detects and trades price breakouts using ATR-based volatility expansion.
How it works
Uses the Average True Range to identify when volatility is expanding, signaling a potential breakout. Enters positions when price moves beyond ATR-based bands with volume confirmation.
When it may struggle
Can produce false breakout signals in range-bound markets.
What you control
- ATR period
- ATR multiplier
- Volume confirmation
- Trailing stop
- Asset selection
Best starting point
Aggressive preset — wider ATR multiplier to avoid false breakouts
DCA (Dollar Cost Average)
Systematically accumulates positions over time, buying more during market dips.
How it works
Places regular buy orders at set intervals, with optional dip-buying logic that increases position size when prices drop below a moving average. Designed for longer-term accumulation rather than active trading.
When it may struggle
Does not protect against sustained downtrends. Best combined with exit rules.
What you control
- Buy interval
- Base order size
- Dip threshold (SMA period)
- Maximum position size
- Asset selection
Best starting point
Beginner preset — regular intervals with moderate dip-buying
Grid Trading
Places layered buy and sell orders across a price range to capture range-bound movement.
How it works
Defines a price grid with evenly spaced levels. Places buy orders at lower levels and sell orders at upper levels. As price oscillates within the range, the strategy profits from each completed buy-sell cycle.
When it may struggle
Losses accumulate if price breaks out of the grid range.
What you control
- Grid levels
- Price range (upper/lower bounds)
- Order size per level
- Grid spacing
- Asset selection
Best starting point
Balanced preset — moderate grid spacing around current price
Not sure where to start? Compare the built-in strategies side by side
| Strategy | Best Condition | Risk | Beginner Fit | Available Plan(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RSI Mean Reversion | Ranging | Medium | Beginner | Starter+ |
| Bollinger Band Bounce | Any market condition (best in ranging) | Medium | Beginner | Starter+ |
| MACD Trend Crossover | Trending markets | Medium | Intermediate | Trader+ |
| RSI + BB Confluence | Accumulation | Medium | Intermediate | Trader+ |
| Volume Spike Reversal | Sideways | High | Advanced | Trader+ |
| ATR Volatility Breakout | Breakout conditions | High | Advanced | Trader+ |
| DCA (Dollar Cost Average) | Accumulation | Low | Beginner | Starter+ |
| Grid Trading | Sideways | Medium | Intermediate | Starter+ |
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