Read the local trend structure
The short-term EMA structure indicates whether current price action has a clear directional bias.
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02 · Nasdaq Futures · Asian–London
Local trend, higher-timeframe context and session VWAP — executed automatically as one rule set.
The strategy validates the complete setup, calculates position size and handles rule-based order execution in NinjaTrader.

Automated NinjaTrader strategy
EMA + VWAP Trend Strategy
Market
Nasdaq Futures
Timeframe
5 min. + HTF context
Primary session
Asian–London
The trading concept
EMA + VWAP Trend does not trade isolated crossovers. It places short-term Nasdaq movement within a broader trend context and uses the session VWAP as an additional reference for whether direction and market structure are aligned.
This overview intentionally explains the core trading concept only. Exact thresholds, internal confirmations and the complete entry and exit logic remain part of the protected strategy.
The short-term EMA structure indicates whether current price action has a clear directional bias.
A local impulse is only considered when it fits the higher-timeframe context.
The session VWAP helps separate aligned trend setups from moves that lack sufficient confluence.
Automated workflow
The strategy processes every step in the same order. A trade only becomes possible when the intended market context and complete setup align.
Higher-timeframe direction, local EMA structure and session VWAP define the permitted trade direction.
The strategy only acts when all required conditions align within the same setup.
Entry, protective stop, target and session close are managed according to the configured logic.
Long-term reference backtest
The cumulative curve and key metrics show how the same trading logic behaved across different market conditions.
MMplatinum EMA + VWAP Trend · Cumulative backtest performance
Long-term reference backtest · Historical performance

All results shown were calculated with a fixed maximum risk of $500 per trade.
Win rate
50%
Profit factor
1.45
Avg. RRR
1.47
Trades
344
Reference backtest of the underlying trading logic. Maximum drawdown is based on the closed-trade equity curve. NinjaTrader results may differ due to data feed, contract, fill model, slippage, commissions and settings. Historical results do not guarantee future performance.
Automated, with you in control
Automation does not remove your responsibility for risk. You select the account, contract, activation and risk parameters and can disable the strategy at any time.
Account and contract
Risk and position size
Session and strategy parameters
Requirements
Execution requires NinjaTrader Desktop version 8.1.5.0 or later plus brokerage and market-data connections appropriate for the instrument. Depending on account and license, examples may include NinjaTrader/Tradovate, Rithmic, CQG/Continuum or Interactive Brokers.
Availability and symbol mapping depend on your broker, data provider and NinjaTrader account. Brokerage and market data are not included with the purchase.

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Before going live
Import the unchanged ZIP file through Tools → Import → NinjaScript Add-On.
Check data feed, instrument, contract, trading hours and account assignment.
Observe signals, order quantity and exit behavior on a simulation account first.
Only enable live execution once you understand the strategy’s behavior, possible discrepancies and risk of loss.
Your access
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$119 / month
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$697 one-time
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Combine XAU Momentum, EMA + VWAP Trend and HTF EMAs + IFVG in one complete access package.
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Automated trading can quickly lead to substantial losses. Historical or simulated results do not guarantee future outcomes. You remain responsible for activation, connectivity, parameters and account settings.