Live Backtest Results
This backtest analyzes the performance of the Supertrend strategy on BTC/USDT over the 12 hour timeframe using historical market data. Supertrend is a volatility-based trend indicator that uses the Average True Range (ATR) to calculate dynamic support and resistance levels. The results provide insight into profitability, risk exposure, and consistency.
ROI
2085.8%
Win Rate
38.6%
Max DD
49.42%
Sharpe
1.04
Profit Factor
1.49
Total Trades
70
Backtest insights
The Supertrend strategy generated a total return of 2085.8% over the 12 hour timeframe. With a maximum drawdown of 49.42% and a win rate of 38.6% across 70 trades, the Supertrend indicator aims to capture trends by dynamically adjusting to volatility, filtering out short-term noise.
Performance may vary depending on market conditions. During trending periods, the strategy may behave differently compared to ranging markets, impacting both returns and drawdowns.
How the BTC Supertrend Strategy Works
What It Is
The Supertrend is a volatility-based trend following indicator that uses the Average True Range (ATR) to calculate dynamic support and resistance bands. When price is above the Supertrend line, the trend is bullish; when below, it is bearish. The indicator flips its position as price crosses the line, providing clear entry and exit signals. This BTC Supertrend strategy goes long only when price is above the Supertrend(10, 3) line on the 12 hour timeframe.
How Signals Are Generated
A long entry triggers when the BTC/USDT close crosses above the Supertrend line on the 12 hour timeframe, confirming that momentum has turned positive. The position exits when the close crosses back below the Supertrend line, signalling the trend has flipped bearish.
When It Works Best
This strategy performs best during clean, persistent trends where the Supertrend line stays below price and the trend remains consistently bullish. The 12 hour timeframe captures a specific market rhythm where directional moves tend to persist long enough for the Supertrend to remain in bullish mode.
When It Performs Poorly
The strategy struggles in choppy, sideways markets where price repeatedly flips the Supertrend between bullish and bearish, producing many small losing trades. Sharp reversals can also give back open profit before the exit signal triggers.
Strengths
ATR-based bands adapt to volatility automatically
Clear, rule-based trend flips for entry and exit reduce emotional trading
Single indicator with visual trend line is simple to understand and monitor
Limitations
Prone to whipsaws in ranging markets, frequent trend flips around the Supertrend line
As a volatility-based indicator, it can lag in choppy conditions but tracks trends well
Fixed Supertrend(10, 3) settings may not be optimal for every regime
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Frequently asked questions
How does the Supertrend strategy perform on BTC/USDT in the 12 hour timeframe?
In this backtest the Supertrend strategy on the 12 hour timeframe generated a return of 2085.8% with a maximum drawdown of 49.42% and a win rate of 38.6% across 70 trades. These results are based on historical backtest data and actual performance may vary.
What is the Supertrend indicator?
The Supertrend is a volatility-based trend indicator that uses ATR to calculate a dynamic trend line. When price is above the line, the trend is bullish; when below, it is bearish. The line adjusts its distance from price based on volatility, making it useful for filtering short-term price fluctuations.
Why is backtesting important for trading strategies?
Backtesting evaluates how a strategy would have performed on historical data before risking real capital. It reveals metrics like ROI, drawdown, and win rate that show whether a strategy has a genuine edge. Without backtesting, traders are flying blind.
How can I test the Supertrend strategy on CoinQuant?
Describe the strategy in natural language, select BTC/USDT and the 12 hour timeframe, and CoinQuant instantly generates a full backtest with all performance metrics, no coding required.
What are the best settings for the Supertrend strategy on the 12 hour timeframe?
Optimal settings depend on the Supertrend ATR period and multiplier. The default is ATR period 10 and multiplier 3. A shorter ATR period reacts faster but whipsaws more; a higher multiplier widens the bands and stays in trends longer. CoinQuant lets you test multiple parameter combinations to find the best fit for the 12 hour timeframe.
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