Both USD/JPY and GBP/JPY caught two signals each, but one pair scored back-to-back wins while the other snagged two losses.
Did the strategy extend its winning streak overall, though?
If this is the first time you’re reading about this forex strategy, I suggest you take a look at the system rules before reading on.
Also, this version makes use of an adjusted stop loss size on both USD/JPY and GBP/JPY.
The size of the stop loss was adjusted from the original 20% of the first candlestick to 40% of its length.
USD/JPY had a few inside bar patterns that formed, but only a couple got their entries triggered.
Both were long positions that were able to take advantage of the rallies that followed, but the second one had to be closed early when a new inside bar pattern popped up.With that, the pair was able to close out with a decent 33-pip win for the week.
Now here’s what went on with GBP/JPY:
This pair also had two valid signals for the week, both of which were short plays.Price enjoyed some downside momentum but fell short of hitting the profit target before a bounce took place. A new inside bar pattern formed, so this position had to be closed early.
The next short position barely got any bearish follow-through, so it was stopped out on the rally.
All in all, Guppy lost 68 pips this week:
With that, the Inside Bar Momentum Strategy took a break from its winning streak and snagged a 35-pip loss.
The percentage win/loss depends on how position sizes are calculated.
See how the numbers added up for Q4 2020!