Real trading strategies that failed in backtesting. Learn from their mistakes and rebuild them better.
Classic mean-reversion strategy using RSI 30/70 thresholds on BTC 1H.
Classic golden cross strategy using 50/200 EMA crossover on BTC 4H.
Default MACD (12,26,9) parameters on ETH 1H.
20-bar breakout strategy on SOL 4H with time-based exit.
Bollinger Band bounce strategy on BTC 1H with fixed percentage exit.
5-minute RSI scalping strategy on ETH.
Fast EMA 5/20 crossover strategy on DOGE 15m.
Daily MACD crossover strategy on BTC with wide TP/SL.
10-bar short breakout strategy on XRP 1H.
Bollinger Band bounce strategy on SOL 1H with ATR exit.
Extreme RSI 10/90 threshold strategy on BNB 4H.
Fast EMA 8/21 crossover on BTC 1H — marketed as triple EMA but is actually just a dual cross.
Volume breakout strategy on ETH 4H looking for 2x volume spikes.
Smart Money Concept structure break strategy on BTC 4H.
Smart Money Concept level entry strategy on ETH 1H.
MACD scalping strategy on SOL 5m with fast parameters.
RSI divergence strategy on BTC 4H with ATR exit.
Ultra-slow EMA 100/200 crossover strategy on ETH daily.
50-bar breakout strategy on BTC 4H.
Tight Bollinger Bands (10 period, 1.5 std dev) strategy on LINK 1H.
Classic RSI 30/70 strategy on TRX 4H.
Death cross strategy on SUI daily using 50/200 EMA with time-based exit.
MACD default parameters strategy on XRP 1H with ATR exit.
Volume spike strategy on DOGE 1H looking for 3x volume explosion.
Daily 30-bar breakout strategy on BNB.
A Strategy Graveyard is a collection of trading strategies that were backtested on real market data and found to be unprofitable. Each strategy includes the exact parameters used, performance metrics, and an analysis of why it failed.
Studying failed strategies helps you avoid common mistakes like over-fitting, poor risk management, and ignoring market regime changes. Learning what doesn't work is just as important as learning what does.
Many strategies in the graveyard can be improved with better exit rules, different timeframes, or additional filters. Each strategy includes an improvement hint and a link to the Strategy Rebuild tool where you can test modifications.