MI & MA Strategy (H4)

A clean, higher‑timeframe plan that combines a Momentum Index (MI) with a trend‑filtering Moving Average (MA).
We align with the H4 trend via the MA and only enter when MI flips back after a pullback and price confirms.

Tools

• MA(50) (EMA or SMA) as the trend filter.
• MI(14) (Momentum Index/oscillator) with centerline 0 (or 100) and extreme bands.
• ATR(14) for stop distance and position sizing.

Market logic

• In trends, pullbacks often lose momentum. When MI turns back in the trend direction and price re‑confirms structure, continuation is probable.

Setup checklist

1. Trend: price is above (bull) / below (bear) the MA(50) and slope agrees.
2. Pullback: price retraces toward MA(50) / prior structure; MI dips across centerline against trend.
3. Flip + confirm: MI turns back to trend side and price engulfs/rejects at the pullback end.

Entry

• Enter at market on close of the confirmation candle, or use a limit near the pullback origin if structure allows.

Stop Loss

• Beyond the pullback extreme or ATR(14) × 1.5–2.0 from entry.
• Add a spread/volatility buffer, especially on news days.

Take Profit

Choose one and stay consistent:

• 2R–3R fixed targets; or
• Structure based: partial at last swing; trail remainder with MA(50) or micro‑swings.

Filters & notes

• Skip trades 30–60 min around top‑tier events (rates, CPI, NFP).
• Avoid counter‑slope conditions or heavy chop (price whipsawing through MA).
• Risk ≤ 1% per trade; at most 2 simultaneous per symbol.