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The Grandmaster
“When the 1H, 2H and 4H all point the same way, only a fool trades against the current.”
The Grandmaster reads three timeframes simultaneously and acts only when they align. Built on a multi-timeframe Supertrend system with a volume filter and adaptive exit phases, he waits for the right moment — then holds through noise until the trend is proven dead. Controlled leverage. No heroics. Consistent.
Leveraged strategy
This strategy was designed and backtested at 2x Futures. Set your exchange leverage to match — using a different level will produce different results than shown.
Win Rate
50%
PnL / Year
+44%
Trades / Year
56
Max Drawdown
23.75%
Risk:Reward
1.43:1
Timeframe
1-Hour
Fighting Style
Multi-timeframe trend-following. Waits for higher-timeframe confirmation before entering. Adaptive three-phase exit protects capital and lets winners run.
1-Hour BTC/USDT futures strategy built on multi-timeframe Supertrend alignment. Enters only when the 1H signal is confirmed by 2H trend or 4H market structure — and volume backs the move. Features a three-phase exit: ST1H stop before breakeven, ST2H stop after breakeven, then a ratcheting ATR trail. 2x leverage. Signals on confirmed bar close. No repainting.
Strengths
- + +43.63% in 1 year
- + 50% win rate
- + Low leverage (2x)
Weaknesses
- - 23.75% max drawdown
- - Negative 4Y expectancy in bear markets
- - Misses fast reversals
Strategy Rules
Entry Conditions
- Multi-timeframe trend alignment required
- Volume confirmation filter
- Volatility threshold — no entries in chop
Exit Conditions
- Structural stop before breakeven
- Higher-timeframe stop after breakeven
- Breakeven lock once in profit
- Ratcheting trail to maximise winners
Backtest Results
Mar 2025 – Mar 2026 (1 year)BTC/USDT56 trades
Context: Backtest period: Mar 2025 – Mar 2026 (1 year). Results reflect the market conditions of that period and may differ in different regimes. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always do your own research and only trade with capital you can afford to lose.
Mar 2025 – Mar 2026 (1 year) Backtest
Backtest includes 0.02% commission per side. Optimised for platforms with maker fees ≤ 0.02%.
When & How to Use
Deploy The Grandmaster when BTC shows clear directional conviction across at least two timeframes simultaneously. Unlike the long-only Shogun, it handles both bull and bear via its multi-timeframe Supertrend system — making it more versatile and suitable as a core portfolio holding. Most effective when the trend has been established for 2-3 weeks and volatility is elevated. During low-volatility sideways markets the Supertrend alignments break and the strategy naturally reduces entries — this is by design, not a fault. A dependable all-weather general: run it year-round and let it self-regulate.
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