KCandle Strategy 1.0

9월 20일

# KCandle Strategy 1.0 - Trading Strategy Description

## Overview
The **KCandle Strategy** is an advanced Pine Script trading system based on bullish and bearish engulfing candlestick patterns, enhanced with sophisticated risk management and position optimization features.

## Core Logic

### Entry Signal Generation
- **Pattern Recognition**: Detects bullish and bearish engulfing candlestick formations
- **EMA Filter**: Uses a customizable EMA (default 25) to filter trades in the direction of the trend
- **Entry Levels**:
- **Long entries** at 25% of the candlestick range from the low
- **Short entries** at 75% of the candlestick range from the low
- **Signal Validation**: Orange candlesticks indicate valid setup conditions

### Risk Management System

#### 1. **Stop Loss & Take Profit**
- Configurable stop loss in pips
- Risk-reward ratio setting (default 2:1)
- Visual representation with colored lines and labels

#### 2. **Break-Even Management**
- Automatically moves stop loss to break-even when specified R:R is reached
- Customizable break-even offset for added protection
- Prevents losing trades after reaching profitability

#### 3. **Trailing Stop System**
- **Activation Trigger**: Activates when position reaches specified R:R level
- **Distance Control**: Maintains trailing stop at defined distance from entry
- **Step Management**: Moves stop loss forward in incremental R steps
- **Dynamic Protection**: Locks in profits while allowing for continued upside

### Advanced Features

#### Position Management
- **Pyramiding Support**: Optional multiple position entries with size reduction
- **Order Expiration**: Pending orders automatically cancel after specified bars
- **Position Sizing**: Percentage-based allocation with pyramid level adjustments

#### Visual Interface
- **Real-time Monitoring**: Comprehensive information panel with all strategy metrics
- **Historical Tracking**: Visual representation of past trades and levels
- **Color-coded Indicators**: Different colors for break-even, trailing, and standard stops
- **Debug Options**: Optional labels for troubleshooting and optimization

## Key Parameters

### Basic Settings
- **EMA Length**: Trend filter period
- **Stop Loss**: Risk per trade in pips
- **Risk/Reward**: Target profit ratio
- **Order Validity**: Duration of pending orders

### Risk Management
- **Break-Even R:R**: Profit level to trigger break-even
- **Trailing Activation**: R:R level to start trailing
- **Trailing Distance**: Stop distance from entry when trailing
- **Trailing Step**: Increment for stop loss advancement

## Strategy Benefits

1. **Objective Entry Signals**: Based on proven candlestick patterns
2. **Trend Alignment**: EMA filter ensures trades align with market direction
3. **Robust Risk Control**: Multiple layers of protection (SL, BE, Trailing)
4. **Profit Optimization**: Trailing stops maximize winning trade potential
5. **Flexibility**: Extensive customization options for different market conditions
6. **Visual Clarity**: Complete visual feedback for trade management

## Ideal Use Cases
- **Swing Trading**: Medium-term positions with trend-following approach
- **Breakout Trading**: Capturing momentum from engulfing patterns
- **Risk-Conscious Trading**: Suitable for traders prioritizing capital preservation
- **Multi-Timeframe**: Adaptable to various timeframes and instruments

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*The KCandle Strategy combines traditional technical analysis with modern risk management techniques, providing traders with a comprehensive tool for systematic market participation.*

9월 20일

릴리즈 노트

-Bug fix

9월 21일

릴리즈 노트

-Fixed limit orders expiration

9월 21일

릴리즈 노트

- Reduced infotable