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MammothEXPRIMO

MNQMESv1.0

MammothEXPRIMO is an automated NT8 strategy for MNQ/S&P 500 that captures breakout surges following a Bollinger-Keltner market squeeze Streamlined optimization using a single-variable period and volatility bar filter Automated discipline via built-in daily profit and loss session limits Scalable risk management defaulted to 1 MNQ contract with a 30-day free trial available

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About this strategy

The MammothExprimo (specifically the BOKE Enhanced version) is an automated breakout trading strategy designed for NinjaTrader 8, optimized for high-volatility markets like the Micro Nasdaq (MNQ) . The strategy operates on a "Pure Breakout" philosophy, utilizing the interaction between Bollinger Bands and Keltner Channels to identify high-fidelity trade entries . At the core of its logic is "The Squeeze", a market state where the Bollinger Bands are entirely contained within the Keltner Channels . During a squeeze, the market is coiling, and the strategy remains sidelined to avoid low-volatility "chop" . A trade is only triggered during a "Surge", which occurs when the Bollinger Bands break outside the Keltner Channels and a price bar meets specific directional requirements—specifically, a green bar (close > open) for long entries and a red bar (close < open) for short entries as well as the midline trend direction. . The "Enhanced" version introduces several key technical refinements: Single-Variable Optimization: Unlike previous versions, the strategy now uses a single "Period" variable for both the Bollinger and Keltner indicators . This streamlines the use of the NinjaTrader Strategy Analyzer, allowing users to more efficiently find the mathematical "sweet spot" for current market conditions . Volatility Shield: The strategy features a "Bar Length Tick" filter, which measures the total range of a bar from high to low . If a bar is too erratic (e.g., exceeding 200 ticks), the trade is automatically disqualified to protect the user from news-driven "fake-outs" and extreme slippage . Automated Discipline: To prevent overtrading and emotional decision-making, the strategy includes built-in daily profit and loss limits . Once these limits—typically set to two winners or two losers—are hit, the system automatically ceases trading for the session

Features

  • ✓* **Single period variable** that applies to both Bollinger and Keltner indicator periods to streamline and simplify the optimization process.
  • ✓* **Bar Length Tick filter** which automatically disqualifies trades if a bar's high-to-low range is too erratic, such as exceeding 200 ticks.
  • ✓* **Enhanced squeeze logic** where a "squeeze" is only confirmed when the Bollinger Bands are entirely contained within the Keltner Channels.
  • ✓* **Strict directional requirements** for trigger bars, necessitating a green bar (close > open) for longs and a red bar (close < open) for shorts.
  • ✓* **Built-in daily profit and loss limits** that enforce automated discipline by stopping the strategy after hitting targets, such as two winners or two losers.
  • ✓* **Optimizable strategy parameters** including Bollinger deviation and Keltner multipliers that can be adjusted using the NinjaTrader Strategy Analyzer.
  • ✓* **Pure breakout methodology** designed to capture high-fidelity "Surge" moves once the market breaks out of a confirmed squeeze.
  • ✓* **Multi-instrument support** allowing the strategy to be applied to both the Micro Nasdaq (MNQ) and the S&P 500.
  • ✓* **Defined daily start and stop times** to strictly control the strategy's trading window (as noted in our conversation history).
  • ✓* **Performance-based re-optimization** triggers, suggesting a new optimization if the profit factor drops or after three consecutive losing days (as noted in our conversation history).

Performance

The **MammothEXPRIMO** strategy has demonstrated a **profit factor of 2.3** in backtests over the last **90 days**. While the developer notes that live market conditions and slippage may adjust this factor to a more realistic range of **1.8 to 1.9**, the strategy maintains a **trending upward equity curve**. To ensure continued success, it is recommended to maintain a **profit factor above 1.4**, with a trigger for strategy re-optimization if performance falls below this level or if the system encounters **three consecutive losing days**.

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Risk disclosure

This is not an investment opportunity, and no funds are deposited for investment. Trading futures involves substantial risk and is not appropriate for every investor — you could lose all or more than your initial capital. Only risk capital should be used. Hypothetical and past performance results have inherent limitations and are not indicative of future results; differences between hypothetical and live performance are common and material.