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Trend-Based Machine Learning Crypto Strategy

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Academic paper

Trend-based Forecast of Cryptocurrency Returns

AuthorsXilong Tan; Yubo Tao

Institute
  • MOUniversity of Macau
  • ?University of Macau - Department of Economics

Strategy in a nutshell

This strategy predicts cryptocurrency returns using 24 technical indicators based on momentum, volume, and moving averages. The nonlinear scaled sufficient forecasting (sSUFF) method processes these signals to guide weekly portfolio allocation.

Economic rationale

Trend-based factors have proven predictive power, and sSUFF’s nonlinear dimension reduction enhances signal extraction. This improves forecast accuracy and allows robust, risk-adjusted allocations across the cryptocurrency market.

Backtest performance

Annualised return12.6%
Volatility18.26%
Sharpe ratio0.69