Indigo Trend cBot
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Strategy Type and Trading Approach Indigo Trend is a fully automated, long-only cBot that trades sustained uptrends using confluence from multiple momentum and trend-confirmation indicators. Unlike reversal-based strategies, Indigo Trend is designed to enter positions as a trend establishes itself and ride it with dynamic risk management. It is purpose-built for instruments with persistent upward bias — stock indices such as US30, US500 and NAS100 are its primary use case. Entry Logic and Execution Behaviour Indigo Trend identifies two distinct entry scenarios within an established uptrend: 1. Trend Entry: when all momentum indicators confirm bullish alignment and momentum is resuming from elevated levels, the bot executes a buy order to capture the full strength of the move. 2. Pullback Entry: when the primary trend remains intact but momentum has temporarily dipped, the bot enters on the pullback, anticipating momentum resumption within the uptrend context. Both entry types require confirmation across multiple indicators to filter false signals. Only one entry is allowed per bar to prevent signal duplication, and the number of concurrent positions is capped by a configurable limit. Risk and Capital Management Every trade is protected by a dynamic, ATR-based stop loss that adapts to current market volatility. An optional take-profit system allows partial position closure at an ATR-derived target, after which a trailing stop locks in profit on the remaining portion — tightening as price advances but never moving downward. Position sizing can be set as fixed lots or as a percentage of account balance, where the lot size is automatically calculated so that the stop loss distance represents the chosen risk percentage. Key Trade Parameters Trend indicators: SuperTrend period and multiplier define trend strength and direction. Momentum indicators: QQE Duo parameters (period, smoothing, fast/slow factors, levels) and Money Flow Index period/thresholds tune entry sensitivity. Hull Moving Average: period for trend slope confirmation. Stop loss: ATR-based, dynamically sized to recent volatility. Take profit: optional ATR-based target with configurable partial-close percentage. Trailing stop: ATR-driven, activates after the partial take profit fires. Max open positions: caps concurrent trades to control overall exposure. Invisible mode:when enabled, stop loss, take profit and trailing stop are managed internally rather than placed as broker-side orders, keeping your levels hidden from the broker. Who This Bot Is For Indigo Trend suits traders seeking a systematic, hands-off approach to riding established uptrends. It works as a set-and-forget addition to an index-focused portfolio for those who want trend-following discipline without manual entry decisions. Account size: any size is supported. Use fixed-lot mode for smaller accounts and balance-percent mode for accounts where you want risk to scale automatically. Trader profile: intermediate to advanced traders who understand ATR-based position sizing, trend-following strategies, and are comfortable running automated systems. Experience level: familiarity with cTrader's Automate environment is recommended so you can adjust parameters and monitor execution. Important Limitations and Usage Notes Long only: the bot never opens sell positions. It is not designed for ranging or mean-reverting instruments; using it on sideways markets or commodity pairs that oscillate around a flat trend may produce poor results. No hedging or grid logic: each position is independent with its own stop loss and optional take profit. Backtest before live use: always validate parameter settings on historical data for your chosen instrument and timeframe before deploying with real capital. Download the trial version and backtest it. Invisible mode caveat: when invisible SL/TP is enabled, stop levels are not visible to the broker, which means they rely on the bot running uninterrupted. A disconnection or platform crash could leave positions unprotected. Use broker-side mode if uptime cannot be guaranteed. Trend-dependent: performance is best during clear trending periods. During choppy or range-bound markets, the bot may enter and exit more frequently with lower win rates.