Copy Trading Master’s Winning Strategies Review — Episode 89

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1. Copy Trading Master’s Introduction

User Nickname: Ray

Trader’s Profile: https://www.lbank.com/copy-trading/lead-trader/LBA3D77497

Trading Style: Mid- to Short-Term Swing Trading

2. Trade Operation Recap

Went long on $BTC with 100x leverage. Entry price: 83,456 USDT, closing price: 92,870.6 USDT. ROE for single trade: +1,128.09%. See image below:

3. Trade Review

3.1 Market Background

1）On April 9 (EST), U.S. President Trump announced that high tariffs on most countries would be temporarily suspended. Instead, a “baseline tariff” of 10% would be imposed within 90 days. After the news was released, the Nasdaq Index surged 12%, marking the second-largest single-day gain in history.

However, the stance toward China was significantly tougher: the White House explicitly stated that total tariffs on Chinese goods would rise to 145%, and China was not included in the postponement. The next day, the market sharply corrected, with the Nasdaq falling 4.3%.

China immediately retaliated, announcing that starting from April 12, a 125% tariff would be imposed on U.S. goods to reach a reciprocal level. It also emphasized that if the U.S. imposed further tariffs, China would no longer respond.

2）On April 10, 2025, data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics showed that the March Consumer Price Index (CPI) fell 0.1% month-over-month — the first negative growth in five years — while rising 2.4% year-over-year, both below market expectations. This also marked the seventh consecutive month of cooling inflation.

Core CPI rose 2.8% year-over-year, the lowest since March 2021, and only 0.1% month-over-month, indicating a significant easing in service sector inflation. The “super core” CPI, which excludes housing, dropped 0.1% month-over-month and rose 3.22% year-over-year, also hitting a new low.

Housing and rent inflation slowed simultaneously, with rent in March rising 3.99% year-over-year, the lowest since 2022. Hotel and accommodation prices saw the largest drop in three years. However, food prices remained under pressure, with grocery costs up 0.5% and meat prices rising further.

After the data was released, the U.S. dollar index dropped briefly, U.S. Treasury yields fell, and U.S. stock futures saw a slight rebound.

Despite the cooling inflation, analysts warned that Trump’s recently promoted comprehensive tariff policy could drive up the cost of imported goods in the coming months, raising the risk of a rebound in inflation.

3）On April 11, 2025, data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics showed that the March Producer Price Index (PPI) fell 0.4% month-over-month, the largest decline since October 2023, with year-over-year growth slowing to 2.7%, below the expected 3.3%. A sharp drop in energy prices was the main drag, accounting for about three-quarters of the total decline.

Core PPI fell 0.1% month-over-month and rose 3.3% year-over-year, also missing expectations. Gasoline prices plummeted 11.1% month-over-month, food prices dropped 2.1%, while goods excluding food and energy rose 0.3%, marking the second consecutive monthly increase.

In the services sector, prices fell 0.2% month-over-month — the largest drop since July last year — due to declines in trade, transportation, and warehousing services. Prices for machinery, retail, and room rentals also generally declined, squeezing corporate profit margins.

Despite the weak data, the market widely expects that Trump’s recent tariff measures will accelerate inflation in the second half of the year, and businesses and households may face further cost pressures.

Following the data release, the U.S. dollar index was little changed, gold edged higher, and U.S. stock futures strengthened.

3.2 Trade Analysis

After Bitcoin once again touched $74,000 on April 9, the market showed a certain degree of resilience amid uncertainty surrounding the U.S. tariff policy. In particular, following Trump’s announcement to delay some tariffs, risk assets experienced a notable rebound in retaliation. Typically, weekend market performance tends to offer some directional guidance for the coming week’s trend.

During the weekend trading session from April 12 to 13, the crypto market continued to perform strongly, with Bitcoin steadily moving upward, demonstrating notable downside resilience. The $83,000 level showed solid support, providing further backing for bullish sentiment in the market. Trading background is shown in the chart below.

1. From the 30-minute timeframe, on April 16, Bitcoin’s price pulled back to the $83,000 area, touching the lower boundary of the Vegas channel. This formed a dual-support zone both in terms of technical structure and price pattern, and signs of stabilization and a rebound appeared at that level. At the same time, a series of higher lows formed on the chart, indicating gradually strengthening short-term bullish momentum. Judging from the prevailing market sentiment at the time, tariff expectations had already been fully priced in, pessimism had reached a short-term extreme, and the market’s previous response to related news was relatively positive. Coupled with the lack of major macroeconomic data disturbances in the near term, if the price can hold above the channel support, there is room for further upside, with downside risks relatively manageable — presenting an overall attractive risk-reward profile.

2. The price then moved upward, and as it approached a higher-level resistance zone, a gradual reduction in position was made to lock in part of the unrealized gains. At the same time, a small portion of the position was retained in anticipation of a potential pullback toward the channel area. Further decisions — whether to re-enter or continue holding — would be based on the future structural setup and trading momentum to determine whether conditions for continued upside were met. See chart below:

3.3 Winning Strategies Summary

Mastering the “Golden Channel” of Trend Trading: A Detailed Guide to the Vegas Channel Strategy

In trend trading systems, the Vegas Channel is a technical tool that combines simplicity with practicality. By tracking and verifying key moving average structures, the Vegas Channel helps traders identify trend paths and potential reversal points. It is particularly well-suited for trend-following strategies in trending markets. This article provides a comprehensive breakdown of the strategy from principles, structure, and signal identification to real-world applications to help you make more efficient mid- to short-term trading decisions.

1) Basic Principles of Vegas Channel Trading

The Vegas Channel is a trend-following tool based on Exponential Moving Averages (EMAs). It was first applied in the forex market and later widely adopted in futures and index trading. It identifies the price bandwidth and support/resistance structure using two EMA-based channel sets: the core channel and the signal channel.

Common Structure:

• Core Channel: EMA 144 & EMA 169 (primary trend band)
• Signal Channel: EMA 576 & EMA 676 (reference for long-term support/resistance)
• Fast EMA: EMA 12 (trend reversal confirmation)

Channel Meanings:

• EMA 144/169 reflect the medium-term trend path and serve as key zones for price attraction and reversal.
• EMA 576/676 represent the long-term trend context and act as stronger support/resistance bands.
• EMA 12 is used to confirm golden/death crosses and improve trade accuracy.

2) How to Identify Valid Vegas Channel Signals

1. Trend Recognition and Pullback to Channel

• If the price is trading above EMA 144/169 and EMA 12 crosses upward through this area, it confirms a bullish trend.
• If the price pulls back to the lower edge of the channel and stabilizes, followed by an upmove led by EMA 12, it signals a long entry opportunity.
• Conversely, a breakdown below the channel and a downward cross by EMA 12 indicates a trend reversal to the downside.

2. Multi-Timeframe Confluence

• When a trend reversal signal appears on higher timeframes (e.g., daily or 4H), and the lower timeframes (1H or 15m) simultaneously show corresponding signals (like an EMA 12 golden cross or a bounce off support), the signal is more reliable.
• Multi-timeframe alignment filters out false breakouts and consolidations, increasing the win rate.

3. Channel Boundaries as Key Trade Zones

• The midline of the core channel serves as a key point for trend direction judgment.
• EMA 576/676 provide structural support/resistance on higher timeframes, making them ideal for swing traders as stop-loss reference points.

3) Technical Tools to Support Vegas Channel Strategy

1. EMA System Integration:

• EMA 12 Golden/Death Cross: used to detect early trend reversals.
• EMA 20/60: verify trend expansion — trending markets should show clear bullish/bearish EMA alignment.

2. Volume and Momentum Indicators:

• OBV/Volume Bars: an increase in volume before trend initiation strengthens signal validity.
• RSI/ADX: used to gauge trend strength and avoid entering during low-momentum periods.

3. Channel Indicator Combinations:

• Can be combined with Bollinger Bands and Keltner Channels to confirm price deviation.
• A Bollinger Band expansion with a breakout above the Vegas channel upper band signals a strong trend initiation.

4) Practical Framework: How to Apply the Vegas Channel Strategy

Timeframe: 4H chart preferred for signal stability

Channel Settings: EMA 144/169 (Core Channel), EMA 576/676 (Trend Background), EMA 12 (Fast Line Confirmation)

Entry Logic: EMA 12 golden cross + price holding above the core channel + rising volume

Pullback Confirmation: Price retests EMA 144/169 without breaking below, EMA 12 rebounds → second entry opportunity

Stop-Loss Setting: Placed below channel or 1–2% under the last structural low

Take-Profit Strategy: Use prior highs or 1.5–2x the range height as targets, alternatively, trail with EMA 12

5) Risk Control and Signal Filtering

Stop-Loss & Position Management:

• Stops must be placed outside the channel or below key support to avoid getting shaken out by minor volatility.
• Use a “small position test + confirmation-based scaling” approach — treat pullbacks as opportunities to add.

Key to Identifying False Signals:

• If the price quickly breaks through but fails to hold above the channel and EMA 12 turns downward, treat it as a false breakout.
• Combine with volume: if there’s a breakout with low volume, or price quickly falls after a high-volume breakout, be highly cautious.

6) Summary

The Vegas Channel is a mid- to short-term trading system based on moving average trend tracking. Through a structured channel setup, it helps traders identify price trajectories and key support/resistance zones. Its advantages lie in clear signals and controllable risk, making it especially suitable for capturing trends at the end of consolidation phases.

However, the Vegas Channel is not a “one-size-fits-all” indicator. It must be used in conjunction with volume, price action, and multi-timeframe structure to fully realize its potential in real-world trading. For trend traders, it serves both as a guiding light for trend direction and as a key reference for risk management planning.

Note: Personal opinion, for reference only. Opportunities and risks abound, always do your research before investing.

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