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Altarius RSI Stochastic Strategy

Overview

The Altarius RSI Stochastic Strategy is a direct conversion of the MetaTrader 5 expert advisor "Altarius RSI Stohastic" into StockSharp's high-level API. The system synchronizes two Stochastic oscillators with a fast 3-period RSI to capture short-lived reversals that occur when momentum compresses and then expands again. The StockSharp implementation preserves the original entry and exit logic while adding modern conveniences such as strategy parameters, automatic risk management, and adaptive position sizing.

How It Works

  • Primary Stochastic (15/8/8): Acts as the trend filter. Long positions require the %K line to be below 50 yet crossing above the %D line, signalling upward momentum inside a neutral-to-oversold zone. Short positions require the mirror condition above 55.
  • Secondary Stochastic (10/3/3): Measures how strongly %K diverges from %D. A minimum absolute gap of 5 points is required to validate momentum before entering a position.
  • RSI (Period 3): Controls exits. Long positions close when RSI exceeds 60 and the primary %D turns down from above 70. Short positions exit when RSI falls below 40 and the primary %D turns up from below 30.
  • Drawdown Guard: If floating PnL drops below the configurable risk multiple of the account equity, the strategy immediately liquidates the open position—similar to the emergency stop in the original code.
  • Adaptive Sizing: Initial volume is derived from portfolio equity multiplied by the MaximumRisk factor and divided by 1000, matching the MT5 approach. Consecutive losing trades shrink the position size according to the DecreaseFactor, while respecting a minimum tradable volume.

Parameters

Name Description Default
CandleType Time frame used for candle subscriptions. 5-minute time frame
BaseVolume Fallback volume used when portfolio information is unavailable. 0.1
MinimumVolume Minimum volume allowed after all calculations. 0.1
MaximumRisk Risk multiplier applied to portfolio value for sizing and drawdown exit. 0.1
DecreaseFactor Divider that reduces volume after consecutive losing trades. 3
PrimaryStochasticLength Lookback period for the primary Stochastic %K line. 15
PrimaryStochasticKPeriod Smoothing for the primary %K line. 8
PrimaryStochasticDPeriod Period for the primary %D signal line. 8
SecondaryStochasticLength Lookback period for the confirmation Stochastic. 10
SecondaryStochasticKPeriod Smoothing for the secondary %K line. 3
SecondaryStochasticDPeriod Period for the secondary %D line. 3
DifferenceThreshold Minimum gap between secondary %K and %D to allow entries. 5
PrimaryBuyLimit Maximum primary %K value allowed before opening a long. 50
PrimarySellLimit Minimum primary %K value allowed before opening a short. 55
PrimaryExitUpper Primary %D threshold that must be exceeded before closing longs. 70
PrimaryExitLower Primary %D threshold that must be undershot before closing shorts. 30
RsiPeriod RSI lookback length. 3
LongExitRsi RSI level that confirms long exits. 60
ShortExitRsi RSI level that confirms short exits. 40

Trading Rules

  1. Entry Conditions
    • Long: Primary %K > primary %D, primary %K < PrimaryBuyLimit, and |secondary %K − secondary %D| > DifferenceThreshold while the strategy is flat.
    • Short: Primary %K < primary %D, primary %K > PrimarySellLimit, and |secondary %K − secondary %D| > DifferenceThreshold while the strategy is flat.
  2. Exit Conditions
    • Long Exit: RSI > LongExitRsi, primary %D > PrimaryExitUpper, and the current %D is lower than the previous candle's value.
    • Short Exit: RSI < ShortExitRsi, primary %D < PrimaryExitLower, and the current %D is higher than the previous candle's value.
    • Risk Exit: When the floating loss exceeds MaximumRisk × Portfolio.CurrentValue.

Risk Management

  • The strategy automatically calls StartProtection() to engage StockSharp's built-in position protection services.
  • Position size shrinks when _lossStreak exceeds one losing trade in a row, mimicking the MT5 DecreaseFactor logic.
  • MinimumVolume prevents the position size from collapsing below exchange tick size requirements.

Notes

  • The strategy assumes a hedging-capable portfolio, exactly like the original EA.
  • Customize the CandleType parameter to match the timeframe you would have used in MetaTrader (M1, M5, etc.).
  • Combine this module with StockSharp Designer or the Backtester project in this repository to validate the performance on your own data.
using System;
using System.Linq;
using System.Collections.Generic;

using Ecng.Common;
using Ecng.Collections;
using Ecng.Serialization;

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

namespace StockSharp.Samples.Strategies;

/// <summary>
/// Altarius RSI Stochastic strategy converted from the original MQL implementation.
/// Combines two Stochastic oscillators with RSI exits and adaptive position sizing.
/// </summary>
public class AltariusRsiStochasticStrategy : Strategy
{
	private readonly StrategyParam<DataType> _candleType;
	private readonly StrategyParam<decimal> _baseVolume;
	private readonly StrategyParam<decimal> _minimumVolume;
	private readonly StrategyParam<decimal> _maximumRisk;
	private readonly StrategyParam<decimal> _decreaseFactor;
	private readonly StrategyParam<int> _primaryStochasticLength;
	private readonly StrategyParam<int> _primaryStochasticKPeriod;
	private readonly StrategyParam<int> _primaryStochasticDPeriod;
	private readonly StrategyParam<int> _secondaryStochasticLength;
	private readonly StrategyParam<int> _secondaryStochasticKPeriod;
	private readonly StrategyParam<int> _secondaryStochasticDPeriod;
	private readonly StrategyParam<decimal> _differenceThreshold;
	private readonly StrategyParam<decimal> _primaryBuyLimit;
	private readonly StrategyParam<decimal> _primarySellLimit;
	private readonly StrategyParam<decimal> _primaryExitUpper;
	private readonly StrategyParam<decimal> _primaryExitLower;
	private readonly StrategyParam<int> _rsiPeriod;
	private readonly StrategyParam<decimal> _longExitRsi;
	private readonly StrategyParam<decimal> _shortExitRsi;

	private decimal _prevPrimarySignal;
	private bool _hasPrevSignal;
	private decimal _entryPrice;
	private int _positionDirection;
	private int _lossStreak;

	/// <summary>
	/// Type of candles used for calculations.
	/// </summary>
	public DataType CandleType
	{
		get => _candleType.Value;
		set => _candleType.Value = value;
	}

	/// <summary>
	/// Base volume used when account information is not available.
	/// </summary>
	public decimal BaseVolume
	{
		get => _baseVolume.Value;
		set => _baseVolume.Value = value;
	}

	/// <summary>
	/// Minimum allowed trade volume.
	/// </summary>
	public decimal MinimumVolume
	{
		get => _minimumVolume.Value;
		set => _minimumVolume.Value = value;
	}

	/// <summary>
	/// Risk multiplier used for volume sizing and drawdown exit.
	/// </summary>
	public decimal MaximumRisk
	{
		get => _maximumRisk.Value;
		set => _maximumRisk.Value = value;
	}

	/// <summary>
	/// Factor that reduces volume after consecutive losses.
	/// </summary>
	public decimal DecreaseFactor
	{
		get => _decreaseFactor.Value;
		set => _decreaseFactor.Value = value;
	}

	/// <summary>
	/// Period for the primary Stochastic oscillator.
	/// </summary>
	public int PrimaryStochasticLength
	{
		get => _primaryStochasticLength.Value;
		set => _primaryStochasticLength.Value = value;
	}

	/// <summary>
	/// %K smoothing period for the primary Stochastic oscillator.
	/// </summary>
	public int PrimaryStochasticKPeriod
	{
		get => _primaryStochasticKPeriod.Value;
		set => _primaryStochasticKPeriod.Value = value;
	}

	/// <summary>
	/// %D period for the primary Stochastic oscillator.
	/// </summary>
	public int PrimaryStochasticDPeriod
	{
		get => _primaryStochasticDPeriod.Value;
		set => _primaryStochasticDPeriod.Value = value;
	}

	/// <summary>
	/// Period for the secondary Stochastic oscillator.
	/// </summary>
	public int SecondaryStochasticLength
	{
		get => _secondaryStochasticLength.Value;
		set => _secondaryStochasticLength.Value = value;
	}

	/// <summary>
	/// %K smoothing period for the secondary Stochastic oscillator.
	/// </summary>
	public int SecondaryStochasticKPeriod
	{
		get => _secondaryStochasticKPeriod.Value;
		set => _secondaryStochasticKPeriod.Value = value;
	}

	/// <summary>
	/// %D period for the secondary Stochastic oscillator.
	/// </summary>
	public int SecondaryStochasticDPeriod
	{
		get => _secondaryStochasticDPeriod.Value;
		set => _secondaryStochasticDPeriod.Value = value;
	}

	/// <summary>
	/// Minimum gap between %K and %D on the secondary Stochastic to confirm momentum.
	/// </summary>
	public decimal DifferenceThreshold
	{
		get => _differenceThreshold.Value;
		set => _differenceThreshold.Value = value;
	}

	/// <summary>
	/// Upper bound for primary %K during long entries.
	/// </summary>
	public decimal PrimaryBuyLimit
	{
		get => _primaryBuyLimit.Value;
		set => _primaryBuyLimit.Value = value;
	}

	/// <summary>
	/// Lower bound for primary %K during short entries.
	/// </summary>
	public decimal PrimarySellLimit
	{
		get => _primarySellLimit.Value;
		set => _primarySellLimit.Value = value;
	}

	/// <summary>
	/// Minimum primary %D level to trigger long exits.
	/// </summary>
	public decimal PrimaryExitUpper
	{
		get => _primaryExitUpper.Value;
		set => _primaryExitUpper.Value = value;
	}

	/// <summary>
	/// Maximum primary %D level to trigger short exits.
	/// </summary>
	public decimal PrimaryExitLower
	{
		get => _primaryExitLower.Value;
		set => _primaryExitLower.Value = value;
	}

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

	/// <summary>
	/// RSI threshold that closes long positions.
	/// </summary>
	public decimal LongExitRsi
	{
		get => _longExitRsi.Value;
		set => _longExitRsi.Value = value;
	}

	/// <summary>
	/// RSI threshold that closes short positions.
	/// </summary>
	public decimal ShortExitRsi
	{
		get => _shortExitRsi.Value;
		set => _shortExitRsi.Value = value;
	}

	/// <summary>
	/// Initialize parameters for the strategy.
	/// </summary>
	public AltariusRsiStochasticStrategy()
	{
		_candleType = Param(nameof(CandleType), TimeSpan.FromMinutes(30).TimeFrame())
			.SetDisplay("Candle Type", "Time frame used for calculations", "General");

		_baseVolume = Param(nameof(BaseVolume), 0.1m)
			.SetGreaterThanZero()
			.SetDisplay("Base Volume", "Fallback volume when portfolio data is unavailable", "Position Sizing");

		_minimumVolume = Param(nameof(MinimumVolume), 0.1m)
			.SetGreaterThanZero()
			.SetDisplay("Minimum Volume", "Smallest volume allowed for orders", "Position Sizing");

		_maximumRisk = Param(nameof(MaximumRisk), 0.1m)
			.SetGreaterThanZero()
			.SetDisplay("Risk Factor", "Risk multiplier used for sizing and drawdown control", "Risk");

		_decreaseFactor = Param(nameof(DecreaseFactor), 3m)
			.SetGreaterThanZero()
			.SetDisplay("Decrease Factor", "Divider applied after losing trades", "Risk");

		_primaryStochasticLength = Param(nameof(PrimaryStochasticLength), 15)
			.SetGreaterThanZero()
			.SetDisplay("Primary %K Length", "Lookback for primary Stochastic", "Primary Stochastic");

		_primaryStochasticKPeriod = Param(nameof(PrimaryStochasticKPeriod), 8)
			.SetGreaterThanZero()
			.SetDisplay("Primary %K Smoothing", "Smoothing for primary %K", "Primary Stochastic");

		_primaryStochasticDPeriod = Param(nameof(PrimaryStochasticDPeriod), 8)
			.SetGreaterThanZero()
			.SetDisplay("Primary %D Period", "Signal period for primary Stochastic", "Primary Stochastic");

		_secondaryStochasticLength = Param(nameof(SecondaryStochasticLength), 10)
			.SetGreaterThanZero()
			.SetDisplay("Secondary %K Length", "Lookback for secondary Stochastic", "Secondary Stochastic");

		_secondaryStochasticKPeriod = Param(nameof(SecondaryStochasticKPeriod), 3)
			.SetGreaterThanZero()
			.SetDisplay("Secondary %K Smoothing", "Smoothing for secondary %K", "Secondary Stochastic");

		_secondaryStochasticDPeriod = Param(nameof(SecondaryStochasticDPeriod), 3)
			.SetGreaterThanZero()
			.SetDisplay("Secondary %D Period", "Signal period for secondary Stochastic", "Secondary Stochastic");

		_differenceThreshold = Param(nameof(DifferenceThreshold), 10m)
			.SetGreaterThanZero()
			.SetDisplay("Signal Gap", "Minimum gap between %K and %D on the fast Stochastic", "Entries");

		_primaryBuyLimit = Param(nameof(PrimaryBuyLimit), 50m)
			.SetDisplay("Primary Buy Cap", "Primary %K must stay below this level for longs", "Entries");

		_primarySellLimit = Param(nameof(PrimarySellLimit), 55m)
			.SetDisplay("Primary Sell Floor", "Primary %K must stay above this level for shorts", "Entries");

		_primaryExitUpper = Param(nameof(PrimaryExitUpper), 70m)
			.SetDisplay("Long Exit %D", "Primary %D threshold that ends long trades", "Exits");

		_primaryExitLower = Param(nameof(PrimaryExitLower), 30m)
			.SetDisplay("Short Exit %D", "Primary %D threshold that ends short trades", "Exits");

		_rsiPeriod = Param(nameof(RsiPeriod), 3)
			.SetGreaterThanZero()
			.SetDisplay("RSI Period", "Lookback for RSI filter", "Indicators");

		_longExitRsi = Param(nameof(LongExitRsi), 60m)
			.SetDisplay("RSI Exit Long", "RSI value that closes long positions", "Exits");

		_shortExitRsi = Param(nameof(ShortExitRsi), 40m)
			.SetDisplay("RSI Exit Short", "RSI value that closes short positions", "Exits");
	}

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

	/// <inheritdoc />
	protected override void OnReseted()
	{
		base.OnReseted();
		_prevPrimarySignal = 0m;
		_hasPrevSignal = false;
		_entryPrice = 0m;
		_positionDirection = 0;
		_lossStreak = 0;
	}

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

		var primaryStochastic = new StochasticOscillator
		{
			K = { Length = PrimaryStochasticLength },
			D = { Length = PrimaryStochasticDPeriod },
		};

		var secondaryStochastic = new StochasticOscillator
		{
			K = { Length = SecondaryStochasticLength },
			D = { Length = SecondaryStochasticDPeriod },
		};

		var rsi = new RelativeStrengthIndex
		{
			Length = RsiPeriod,
		};

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

		// No protection (TP/SL handled internally).
	}

	private void ProcessCandle(ICandleMessage candle, IIndicatorValue primaryValue, IIndicatorValue secondaryValue, IIndicatorValue rsiValue)
	{
		// Trade only on finished candles to avoid intrabar noise.
		if (candle.State != CandleStates.Finished)
			return;

		if (!primaryValue.IsFinal || !secondaryValue.IsFinal || !rsiValue.IsFinal)
			return;

		var primary = (IStochasticOscillatorValue)primaryValue;
		var secondary = (IStochasticOscillatorValue)secondaryValue;

		if (primary.K is not decimal primaryMain || primary.D is not decimal primarySignal)
			return;

		if (secondary.K is not decimal secondaryMain || secondary.D is not decimal secondarySignal)
			return;

		var rsi = rsiValue.GetValue<decimal>();
		var difference = Math.Abs(secondaryMain - secondarySignal);

		// Emergency drawdown exit replicates the account-level risk guard from MQL.
		if (Position != 0)
		{
			var accountValue = Portfolio?.CurrentValue ?? 0m;
			var riskLimit = accountValue * MaximumRisk;
			if (PnL < 0m && riskLimit > 0m && Math.Abs(PnL) >= riskLimit)
			{
				ClosePosition(candle.ClosePrice);
				UpdatePrimarySignal(primarySignal);
				return;
			}
		}

	var canTrade = IsFormedAndOnlineAndAllowTrading();

	if (Position == 0)
	{
		if (!canTrade)
		{
			UpdatePrimarySignal(primarySignal);
			return;
		}

		var bullishSetup = primaryMain > primarySignal && primaryMain < PrimaryBuyLimit && difference > DifferenceThreshold;
		var bearishSetup = primaryMain < primarySignal && primaryMain > PrimarySellLimit && difference > DifferenceThreshold;

		if (bullishSetup)
		{
			var volume = CalculateTradeVolume();
			if (volume > 0m)
			{
				BuyMarket(volume);
				_entryPrice = candle.ClosePrice;
				_positionDirection = 1;
			}
		}
		else if (bearishSetup)
		{
			var volume = CalculateTradeVolume();
			if (volume > 0m)
			{
				SellMarket(volume);
				_entryPrice = candle.ClosePrice;
				_positionDirection = -1;
			}
		}
	}
	else if (canTrade)
	{
		if (Position > 0)
		{
			var exitSignal = rsi > LongExitRsi && _hasPrevSignal && primarySignal < _prevPrimarySignal && primarySignal > PrimaryExitUpper;
			if (exitSignal)
				ClosePosition(candle.ClosePrice);
		}
		else if (Position < 0)
		{
			var exitSignal = rsi < ShortExitRsi && _hasPrevSignal && primarySignal > _prevPrimarySignal && primarySignal < PrimaryExitLower;
			if (exitSignal)
				ClosePosition(candle.ClosePrice);
		}
	}

	UpdatePrimarySignal(primarySignal);
	}

	private decimal CalculateTradeVolume()
	{
		var volume = BaseVolume;
		var accountValue = Portfolio?.CurrentValue;

		// Derive lot size from account equity similar to the original MQL logic.
		if (accountValue is decimal value && value > 0m)
		{
			var riskVolume = Math.Round(value * MaximumRisk / 1000m, 2, MidpointRounding.AwayFromZero);
			if (riskVolume > 0m)
				volume = riskVolume;
		}

		if (DecreaseFactor > 0m && _lossStreak > 1)
		{
			var reduction = volume * _lossStreak / DecreaseFactor;
			volume = Math.Max(volume - reduction, MinimumVolume);
		}

		if (volume < MinimumVolume)
			volume = MinimumVolume;

		return volume;
	}

	private void ClosePosition(decimal exitPrice)
	{
		var volume = Math.Abs(Position);
		if (volume <= 0m)
		{
			_positionDirection = 0;
			_entryPrice = 0m;
			return;
		}

		var direction = _positionDirection;
		var entryPrice = _entryPrice;

		if (Position > 0)
			SellMarket(volume);
		else
			BuyMarket(volume);

		if (entryPrice > 0m)
		{
			if (direction > 0)
			{
				var profit = exitPrice - entryPrice;
				if (profit < 0m)
					_lossStreak++;
				else if (profit > 0m)
					_lossStreak = 0;
			}
			else if (direction < 0)
			{
				var profit = entryPrice - exitPrice;
				if (profit < 0m)
					_lossStreak++;
				else if (profit > 0m)
					_lossStreak = 0;
			}
		}

		_entryPrice = 0m;
		_positionDirection = 0;
	}

	private void UpdatePrimarySignal(decimal signal)
	{
		_prevPrimarySignal = signal;
		_hasPrevSignal = true;
	}
}