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Linda Raschke Scalping - Box Signal
Strategy Description (Short & Sharp)
Linda Raschke Scalping is a mean-reversion scalping strategy that combines EMA 20 cross with MACD zero-line crossover, waiting for confirmation from the second event within a maximum of 5 bars.
Core Logic:
Setup: Price crosses EMA 20 (with bullish/bearish candle) OR MACD crosses zero line
Entry: Second event must occur within 5 bars to confirm the signal
Direction: Both price and MACD must align in the same direction
Filters Applied:
MACD Noise Filter – Ignores tiny crossovers below a minimum threshold to avoid whipsaws
Time Filter – Limits trading to specific sessions (e.g., high-liquidity hours)
Best Suited For:
Instruments: Liquid forex pairs (EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY), index futures (ES, NQ)
Timeframes: 1-min to 5-min charts (true scalping)
Session: High-volume periods (London open, NY open, London-NY overlap)
Signal Types:
🟢 LONG: Price crosses above EMA 20 → wait for MACD above zero | OR MACD crosses above zero → wait for price above EMA 20
🔴 SHORT: Price crosses below EMA 20 → wait for MACD below zero | OR MACD crosses below zero → wait for price below EMA 20
Key Advantage:
Reduces false signals by requiring dual confirmation from both momentum (MACD) and trend (EMA), plus noise filtering for choppy markets.
Linda Raschke Scalping is a mean-reversion scalping strategy that combines EMA 20 cross with MACD zero-line crossover, waiting for confirmation from the second event within a maximum of 5 bars.
Core Logic:
Setup: Price crosses EMA 20 (with bullish/bearish candle) OR MACD crosses zero line
Entry: Second event must occur within 5 bars to confirm the signal
Direction: Both price and MACD must align in the same direction
Filters Applied:
MACD Noise Filter – Ignores tiny crossovers below a minimum threshold to avoid whipsaws
Time Filter – Limits trading to specific sessions (e.g., high-liquidity hours)
Best Suited For:
Instruments: Liquid forex pairs (EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY), index futures (ES, NQ)
Timeframes: 1-min to 5-min charts (true scalping)
Session: High-volume periods (London open, NY open, London-NY overlap)
Signal Types:
🟢 LONG: Price crosses above EMA 20 → wait for MACD above zero | OR MACD crosses above zero → wait for price above EMA 20
🔴 SHORT: Price crosses below EMA 20 → wait for MACD below zero | OR MACD crosses below zero → wait for price below EMA 20
Key Advantage:
Reduces false signals by requiring dual confirmation from both momentum (MACD) and trend (EMA), plus noise filtering for choppy markets.
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Disclaimer
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Open-source script
In true TradingView spirit, the creator of this script has made it open-source, so that traders can review and verify its functionality. Kudos to the author! While you can use it for free, remember that republishing the code is subject to our House Rules.
Disclaimer
The information and publications are not meant to be, and do not constitute, financial, investment, trading, or other types of advice or recommendations supplied or endorsed by TradingView. Read more in the Terms of Use.