# Riptide

Momentum strategy for Gold using Keltner Channel breakout and MACD confirmation on M15 timeframe.

Canonical: https://prismaticalgos.com/compendium/algo/9694-riptide
Record ID: 9694
Catalog rank: 2500 (reading order, not performance)
Snapshot: 2026-10-31 15:46 UTC
Family: Trend Following & Directional (A)
Source: https://www.mql5.com/en/market/product/186052
Evidence label (unverified): backtest_shown

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## Extraction warnings

No automated warnings recorded; this is not validation.

## Recorded profile

- symbols: XAUUSD
- timeframes: M15
- sessions: Not specified
- market_regime: trending|volatile

## Indicators

- Keltner Channel: {}; applied to: close
- MACD: {}; applied to: close

## Recorded long-entry rules

- Keltner Channel breakout structure confirmed by MACD momentum

## Recorded short-entry rules

- Not specified.

## Recorded exit rules

- Break-even move once the trade is in profit

## Recorded filters

- weekend filter (flat before Friday close)
- filter protections against abnormal spikes

## Risk controls

- Stop loss: hard stop loss placed at the broker
- Take profit: wide take profit and stop loss defined at entry
- Position sizing: fixed position sizing