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Rsi Stochastic Strategy

Strategy that combines RSI and Stochastic Oscillator for double confirmation of oversold and overbought conditions.

Testing indicates an average annual return of about 181%. It performs best in the crypto market.

RSI provides a broader momentum view, while Stochastic gives faster signals near extremes. Trades flip as the oscillator crosses levels within the RSI context.

Ideal for nimble traders who favor oscillator setups. The strategy relies on a percent stop to contain risk.

Details

  • Entry Criteria:
    • Long: RSI < RsiOversold && StochK < StochOversold
    • Short: RSI > RsiOverbought && StochK > StochOverbought
  • Long/Short: Both
  • Exit Criteria:
    • Long: RSI > 50
    • Short: RSI < 50
  • Stops: Percent-based at StopLossPercent
  • Default Values:
    • RsiPeriod = 14
    • RsiOversold = 30m
    • RsiOverbought = 70m
    • StochPeriod = 14
    • StochK = 3
    • StochOversold = 20m
    • StochOverbought = 80m
    • StopLossPercent = 2.0m
    • CandleType = TimeSpan.FromMinutes(5).TimeFrame() StochK in the rules is %K: the stochastic over StochPeriod candles smoothed over StochK candles; %D plays no part, so it has no setting. An entry signal against an open position reverses it.
  • Filters:
    • Category: Mean reversion
    • Direction: Both
    • Indicators: RSI, Stochastic Oscillator
    • Stops: Yes
    • Complexity: Intermediate
    • Timeframe: Mid-term
    • Seasonality: No
    • Neural Networks: No
    • Divergence: No
    • Risk Level: Medium
using System;
using System.Collections.Generic;

using Ecng.Common;

using StockSharp.Algo.Indicators;
using StockSharp.Algo.Strategies;
using StockSharp.BusinessEntities;
using StockSharp.Messages;

namespace StockSharp.Samples.Strategies;

/// <summary>
/// RSI Stochastic strategy.
/// RSI below RsiOversold together with %K below StochOversold goes long, RSI above RsiOverbought together with %K above StochOverbought
/// goes short, reversing an opposite position; %K is the stochastic over StochPeriod candles smoothed over StochK candles.
/// A long closes once RSI rises above 50 and a short once it falls below 50, and a percent stop limits the loss.
/// </summary>
public class RsiStochasticStrategy : Strategy
{
	private readonly StrategyParam<int> _rsiPeriod;
	private readonly StrategyParam<decimal> _rsiOversold;
	private readonly StrategyParam<decimal> _rsiOverbought;
	private readonly StrategyParam<int> _stochPeriod;
	private readonly StrategyParam<int> _stochK;
	private readonly StrategyParam<decimal> _stochOversold;
	private readonly StrategyParam<decimal> _stochOverbought;
	private readonly StrategyParam<decimal> _stopLossPercent;
	private readonly StrategyParam<DataType> _candleType;

	/// <summary>
	/// Period of RSI.
	/// </summary>
	public int RsiPeriod
	{
		get => _rsiPeriod.Value;
		set => _rsiPeriod.Value = value;
	}

	/// <summary>
	/// RSI level for longs.
	/// </summary>
	public decimal RsiOversold
	{
		get => _rsiOversold.Value;
		set => _rsiOversold.Value = value;
	}

	/// <summary>
	/// RSI level for shorts.
	/// </summary>
	public decimal RsiOverbought
	{
		get => _rsiOverbought.Value;
		set => _rsiOverbought.Value = value;
	}

	/// <summary>
	/// Lookback period of the raw stochastic.
	/// </summary>
	public int StochPeriod
	{
		get => _stochPeriod.Value;
		set => _stochPeriod.Value = value;
	}

	/// <summary>
	/// Smoothing period of %K.
	/// </summary>
	public int StochK
	{
		get => _stochK.Value;
		set => _stochK.Value = value;
	}

	/// <summary>
	/// %K level for longs.
	/// </summary>
	public decimal StochOversold
	{
		get => _stochOversold.Value;
		set => _stochOversold.Value = value;
	}

	/// <summary>
	/// %K level for shorts.
	/// </summary>
	public decimal StochOverbought
	{
		get => _stochOverbought.Value;
		set => _stochOverbought.Value = value;
	}

	/// <summary>
	/// Stop loss percentage from entry price.
	/// </summary>
	public decimal StopLossPercent
	{
		get => _stopLossPercent.Value;
		set => _stopLossPercent.Value = value;
	}

	/// <summary>
	/// Candle type.
	/// </summary>
	public DataType CandleType
	{
		get => _candleType.Value;
		set => _candleType.Value = value;
	}

	/// <summary>
	/// Constructor.
	/// </summary>
	public RsiStochasticStrategy()
	{
		_rsiPeriod = Param(nameof(RsiPeriod), 14)
			.SetGreaterThanZero()
			.SetDisplay("RSI Period", "Period of RSI", "RSI");

		_rsiOversold = Param(nameof(RsiOversold), 30m)
			.SetDisplay("RSI Oversold", "RSI level for longs", "RSI");

		_rsiOverbought = Param(nameof(RsiOverbought), 70m)
			.SetDisplay("RSI Overbought", "RSI level for shorts", "RSI");

		_stochPeriod = Param(nameof(StochPeriod), 14)
			.SetGreaterThanZero()
			.SetDisplay("Stochastic Period", "Lookback period of the raw stochastic", "Stochastic");

		_stochK = Param(nameof(StochK), 3)
			.SetGreaterThanZero()
			.SetDisplay("Stochastic %K", "Smoothing period of %K", "Stochastic");

		_stochOversold = Param(nameof(StochOversold), 20m)
			.SetDisplay("Stochastic Oversold", "%K level for longs", "Stochastic");

		_stochOverbought = Param(nameof(StochOverbought), 80m)
			.SetDisplay("Stochastic Overbought", "%K level for shorts", "Stochastic");

		_stopLossPercent = Param(nameof(StopLossPercent), 2m)
			.SetNotNegative()
			.SetDisplay("Stop Loss %", "Stop loss percentage from entry price", "Risk");

		_candleType = Param(nameof(CandleType), TimeSpan.FromMinutes(5).TimeFrame())
			.SetDisplay("Candle Type", "Type of candles to use", "General");
	}

	/// <inheritdoc />
	public override IEnumerable<(Security sec, DataType dt)> GetWorkingSecurities()
	{
		return [(Security, CandleType)];
	}

	/// <inheritdoc />
	protected override void OnStarted2(DateTime time)
	{
		base.OnStarted2(time);

		var rsi = new RelativeStrengthIndex { Length = RsiPeriod };
		// The D line of the core oscillator is the smoothed %K.
		var stochastic = new StochasticOscillator
		{
			K = { Length = StochPeriod },
			D = { Length = StochK },
		};

		var subscription = SubscribeCandles(CandleType);
		subscription
			.BindEx(rsi, stochastic, ProcessCandle)
			.Start();

		StartProtection(new Unit(), new Unit(StopLossPercent, UnitTypes.Percent), useMarketOrders: true, isLocalStop: true);

		// The stop has to see prices between candles, not only at their close.
		foreach (var field in new[] { Level1Fields.BestBidPrice, Level1Fields.BestAskPrice })
		{
			var quotes = new Subscription(DataType.Level1, Security);
			quotes.MarketData.BuildField = field;
			SubscribeLevel1(quotes).Bind(ObserveProtectionQuote).Start();
		}

		var area = CreateChartArea();
		if (area != null)
		{
			DrawCandles(area, subscription);
			DrawOwnTrades(area);

			var oscillators = CreateChartArea();
			if (oscillators != null)
			{
				DrawIndicator(oscillators, rsi);
				DrawIndicator(oscillators, stochastic);
			}
		}
	}

	private void ObserveProtectionQuote(Level1ChangeMessage quote)
	{
		// The high-level handler activates native protection before this callback, also between signal bars.
	}

	private void ProcessCandle(ICandleMessage candle, IIndicatorValue rsiValue, IIndicatorValue stochasticValue)
	{
		if (candle.State != CandleStates.Finished)
			return;

		if (!rsiValue.IsFormed || !stochasticValue.IsFormed)
			return;

		if (stochasticValue is not IStochasticOscillatorValue { D: decimal k })
			return;

		if (!IsFormedAndOnlineAndAllowTrading())
			return;

		var rsi = rsiValue.GetValue<decimal>();

		if (rsi < RsiOversold && k < StochOversold && Position <= 0)
			BuyMarket(Volume + Math.Abs(Position));
		else if (rsi > RsiOverbought && k > StochOverbought && Position >= 0)
			SellMarket(Volume + Math.Abs(Position));
		else if (Position > 0 && rsi > 50m)
			SellMarket(Position);
		else if (Position < 0 && rsi < 50m)
			BuyMarket(-Position);
	}
}