Scalping Strategy With CandleStick Pattern Backtest In Python

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This is a scalping Trading Strategy optimization using CandleStick Wick length pattern to confirm price momentum along with 3 moving exponential averages to estimate if the price trend is up or down. The backtest is carried out in Python using an algorithmic trading approach to compare the results. Accordingly we will decide to take long or short positions based on moving average slopes and the candlestick wick length depending if the trend is down or up. The algorithm is written in python language and previous related videos along with the code are available following these links:
strategy description https://youtu.be/NoNucP_IVB0
strategy optimization https://youtu.be/ybmep_u5MeU

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download of the jupyter notebook:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Kb_XTnuElVmg7jjDRLK13aL--DV3xfVq/view?usp=sharing

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00:00 Moving Average Introduction
00:40 Candles Price Action Entry Positions
01:45 Key Price Action Idea
03:00 Python Code For Backtesting
09:00 New Candle Wick Limit
10:20 New Backtesting Results