Difficulty: MEDIUM
Risk Level: MEDIUM
Timeframe: 1-4 hour swing
Strategy Overview
Use AsterDEX Perpetual Pro to capture trend continuation after confirmed breakouts. The plan builds a ladder of limit entries above resistance, scales size as confirmation strengthens, and automates exits to defend capital when momentum fades.
Setup Checklist
- Market in clear bullish trend on 4H/1H charts (higher highs & higher lows).
- Key resistance identified with at least three prior touches.
- Funding neutral or slightly positive (less than 0.05% per 4h) to avoid costly carry.
- Order-book depth ≥ 1.5M USD equivalent within ±0.5% of mark.
- Macro or protocol catalyst present (campaign, partnership, macro risk-on).
Execution Steps
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Map levels
- Anchor breakout level (L0) = resistance high.
- Ladder entries at L0 +0.10%, +0.35%, +0.65%.
- Stop invalidation 0.6% below L0 (tighten if volatility low).
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Position sizing
- Risk per attempt: 1.5% of account.
- Allocate 40% size to first fill, 35% to second, 25% to third.
- Cap leverage at 12x; reduce if volatility regime >25% (ATR-based).
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Order placement
- Use post-only limits for ladder entries.
- Attach OCO: partial take-profits at +1.2%, +2.5%, +4.0%.
- Install trailing stop (activation +1.5%, trail 0.6%).
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Momentum validation
- Confirm breakout with 15 min close above L0 +0.2% & volume > 150% average.
- If validation fails within 30 minutes, cancel remaining ladder orders.
Risk Management
- Daily loss cap: Stop trading strategy for the day after -3% equity drawdown.
- Session filter: Skip entries during major macro events (Fed, CPI) or when bid/ask spreads >0.25%.
- Funding filter: Pause if funding >0.08% per 4h; large longs may be crowded.
- Correlation check: Do not enter if ≥50% of portfolio already long correlated assets.
Monitoring & Adjustments
- Track 5-min VWAP; if price closes below VWAP twice post-breakout, tighten stop to breakeven.
- Watch open interest: if OI jumps >8% without price follow-through, prepare for squeeze exit.
- If Perpetual Pro depth drops by 30%+ (liquidity flight), exit remaining size immediately.
Exit Playbook
- Target condition: either last TP hit or trailing stop triggered.
- Forced exit: price closes 15 min below L0.
- If macro headline flips risk-off, close regardless of profit/loss.
Post-Trade Review
- Log slippage, funding paid, and win/loss ratio.
- Note catalyst quality (grade A/B/C) to refine future selection.
- Adjust ladder spacing if average initial slippage >0.15%.
When to Skip
- Sideways markets with compressed ATR.
- Funding deeply negative (crowded shorts expecting reversal).
- Order book dominated by iceberg sells from known whale wallets.
- Narrative insecurity (unconfirmed rumours, conflicting announcements).
Maintain discipline: this strategy relies on predefined levels, not impulse chasing. Respect the ladder, trade the plan, and shut the system down when market structure shifts.
Ready to Implement This Strategy?
Remember: This strategy is rated medium difficulty with medium risk. Only invest what you can afford to lose completely.
