# Mean Reversion Reaper

Generates buy and sell signals based on mean reversion using EMA and RSI.

Canonical: https://prismaticalgos.com/compendium/algo/4275-mean-reversion-reaper
Record ID: 4275
Catalog rank: 2014 (reading order, not performance)
Snapshot: 2026-10-31 15:46 UTC
Family: Mean Reversion & Counter-Trend (B)
Source: https://www.mql5.com/en/articles/16700
Evidence label (unverified): source_code

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## Extraction warnings

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## Recorded profile

- symbols: any
- timeframes: M15
- sessions: any
- market_regime: any

## Indicators

- EMA: {"period": 50}; applied to: close
- RSI: {"period": 14}; applied to: close
- ATR: {"period": 14}; applied to: close

## Recorded long-entry rules

- Price is below the 50 EMA and RSI is below 30

## Recorded short-entry rules

- Price is above the 50 EMA and RSI is above 70

## Recorded exit rules

- Not explicitly stated in the source

## Recorded filters

- Cooldown mechanism with a cooldown period of 3 bars

## Risk controls

- Stop loss: Placed below the recent low for buy positions and above the recent high for sell positions
- Take profit: Targeted near the 50 EMA, where price reversion is expected
- Position sizing: Not explicitly stated in the source