Options Scalper v2 - SPY/QQQ

Here's a comprehensive description of the Options Scalper v2 strategy:

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## Options Scalper v2 - SPY/QQQ

### Overview

A multi-indicator confluence-based scalping strategy designed for trading SPY and QQQ options on short timeframes (1-5 minute charts). The strategy uses a scoring system to generate high-probability CALL and PUT signals by requiring alignment across multiple technical indicators before triggering entries.

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### Core Logic

The strategy operates on a **scoring system (0-9 points)** where both bullish (CALL) and bearish (PUT) conditions are evaluated independently. A signal only fires when:

1. A recent EMA crossover occurred (within the last 3 bars)
2. The direction's score meets the minimum threshold (default: 4 points)
3. The signal's score is higher than the opposite direction
4. Enough bars have passed since the last signal (cooldown period)
5. Price action occurs during valid trading sessions

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### Indicators Used

| Indicator | Purpose | CALL Condition | PUT Condition |
|-----------|---------|----------------|---------------|
| **9/21 EMA Cross** | Primary trigger | Fast EMA crosses above slow | Fast EMA crosses below slow |
| **200 EMA** | Trend filter | Price above 200 EMA | Price below 200 EMA |
| **RSI (14)** | Momentum filter | RSI between 45-65 | RSI between 35-55 |
| **VWAP** | Institutional level | Price above VWAP | Price below VWAP |
| **MACD (12,26,9)** | Momentum confirmation | MACD line > Signal line | MACD line < Signal line |
| **Stochastic (14,3)** | Overbought/Oversold | Oversold or K > D | Overbought or K < D |
| **Volume** | Participation confirmation | Spike on green candle | Spike on red candle |
| **Price Structure** | Breakout detection | Higher high formed | Lower low formed |

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### Scoring Breakdown

**CALL Score (Max 9 points):**
- Recent EMA cross up: +2 pts
- EMA alignment (fast > slow): +1 pt
- RSI in bullish range: +1 pt
- Above VWAP: +1 pt
- MACD bullish: +1 pt
- Volume spike on green candle: +1 pt
- Stochastic setup: +1 pt
- Above 200 EMA: +1 pt
- Breaking higher high: +1 pt

**PUT Score (Max 9 points):**
- Recent EMA cross down: +2 pts
- EMA alignment (fast < slow): +1 pt
- RSI in bearish range: +1 pt
- Below VWAP: +1 pt
- MACD bearish: +1 pt
- Volume spike on red candle: +1 pt
- Stochastic setup: +1 pt
- Below 200 EMA: +1 pt
- Breaking lower low: +1 pt

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### Risk Management

The strategy uses **ATR-based dynamic stops and targets**:

| Parameter | Default | Description |
|-----------|---------|-------------|
| Stop Loss | 1.5x ATR | Distance below entry for longs, above for shorts |
| Take Profit | 2.0x ATR | Creates a 1:1.33 risk-reward ratio |

Positions are also closed on:
- Opposite direction signal (flip trade)
- Take profit or stop loss hit

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### Session Filtering

Trades are restricted to high-liquidity periods by default:
- **Morning Session:** 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM EST
- **Afternoon Session:** 2:30 PM - 3:55 PM EST

This avoids choppy midday price action and captures the highest volume periods.

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### Input Parameters

| Parameter | Default | Description |
|-----------|---------|-------------|
| Fast EMA | 9 | Fast moving average period |
| Slow EMA | 21 | Slow moving average period |
| Trend EMA | 200 | Long-term trend filter |
| RSI Length | 14 | RSI calculation period |
| RSI Overbought | 65 | Upper RSI threshold |
| RSI Oversold | 35 | Lower RSI threshold |
| Volume Multiplier | 1.2x | Volume spike detection threshold |
| Min Signal Strength | 4 | Minimum score required to trigger |
| Crossover Lookback | 3 | Bars to consider crossover "recent" |
| Min Bars Between Signals | 5 | Cooldown period between signals |

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### Visual Elements

**Chart Plots:**
- Green line: 9 EMA (fast)
- Red line: 21 EMA (slow)
- Gray line: 200 EMA (trend)
- Purple dots: VWAP

**Signal Markers:**
- Green triangle up + "CALL" label: Buy call signal
- Red triangle down + "PUT" label: Buy put signal
- Small circles: EMA crossover reference points

**Info Table (Top Right):**
- Real-time CALL and PUT scores
- RSI, MACD, Stochastic values
- VWAP and 200 EMA position
- Recent crossover status
- Current signal state

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### Alerts

| Alert Name | Trigger |
|------------|---------|
| CALL Entry | Standard call signal fires |
| PUT Entry | Standard put signal fires |
| Strong CALL | Call signal with score ≥ 6 |
| Strong PUT | Put signal with score ≥ 6 |

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### Recommended Usage

| Setting | 0DTE Scalping | Intraday Swings |
|---------|---------------|-----------------|
| Timeframe | 1-2 min | 5 min |
| Min Signal Strength | 5-6 | 4 |
| ATR Stop Mult | 1.0 | 1.5 |
| ATR TP Mult | 1.5 | 2.0 |
| Option Delta | 0.40-0.50 | 0.30-0.40 |

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### Key Improvements Over v1

1. **Requires actual crossover** - Eliminates false signals from simple trend continuation
2. **Balanced scoring** - Both directions evaluated equally, highest score wins
3. **Signal cooldown** - Prevents overtrading with minimum bar spacing
4. **Multi-indicator confluence** - 8 factors must align for signal generation
5. **Volume-candle alignment** - Volume spikes only count when matching candle direction

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### Disclaimer

This strategy is for educational purposes. Backtest thoroughly before live trading. Options trading involves significant risk of loss. Past performance does not guarantee future results.