This is the most classic setup for capturing quick impulses. Look for momentum when the trend is confirmed.

Indicators:

EMA 9 (Close): Fast moving average to detect immediate changes in direction.

EMA 21 (Close): Middle moving average to confirm price flow.

EMA 200 (Close): Major trend filter. Only trade in the direction of this moving average.

RSI (14 periods): 30 and 70 levels to avoid exhausted entries.

Strategy:

Buy: The price must be above the 200-period EMA. Enter when the 9-period EMA crosses above the 21-period EMA and the RSI is above 50 but below 70.

Sell: The price must be below the 200-period EMA. Enter when the 9-period EMA crosses below the 21-period EMA and the RSI is below 50 but above 30.

2. Mean Reversion Setup (Bollinger + Stochastic)

Ideal for synthetic markets that tend to overextend quickly before correcting.

Indicators:

Bollinger Bands (20 periods, Deviation 2.0): To measure volatility limits.

Stochastic Oscillator (14, 3, 3): To identify turning points in overbought/oversold zones.

Strategy:

Entry: Wait for a 1-minute candle to close outside the upper or lower band.

Confirmation: Enter only when the Stochastic oscillator crosses its lines in the opposite zone (below 20 for buy, above 80 for sell) and the price returns inside the bands.

Exit: The middle moving average of the Bollinger Bands is usually the first profit target.

3. Setup for Extreme Volatility (V75 / V100)

For faster-moving indices, a setup that reacts less to tick noise is recommended.

Indicators:

35 EMA (Close): Acts as dynamic support/resistance specifically for high-volatility assets.

MACD (12, 26, 9): To visualize the strength of the price movement.

Golden Rule: On a 1m timeframe, avoid entering if the MACD shows clear divergences, as in synthetics this usually precedes a "spike" or sharp adverse movement.