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MA Crossover vs Ichimoku Cloud

Backtested on the same Hyperliquid perps over 2024-08-15 → 2026-07-05, at the same costs and on the same engine: MA Crossover wins on risk-adjusted return, a Sharpe of 1.12 against 0.85. MA Crossover rode out the shallower worst drawdown (46%), and MA Crossover made the most in total. When Bitcoin was trending up, MA Crossover gained more; when it was falling, Ichimoku Cloud held up better.

By Keel Research · Data as of 2026-07-05 · how these backtests were produced
MA Crossover Ichimoku Cloudgrowth of $100, net of costs
MA Crossoverwinner
Net Sharpe
1.12
Total return
+158.7%
Max drawdown
−45.7%
Trades
1,414
Win rate
79%
Ichimoku Cloud
Net Sharpe
0.85
Total return
+83.1%
Max drawdown
−45.9%
Trades
701
Win rate
58%
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MA Crossover came out ahead here (Sharpe 1.12 vs 0.85). Start it on your own Hyperliquid account, or fork it and change the settings first.

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When each one wins

Total return while Bitcoin was trending up vs trending down (split by Bitcoin’s 100-day trend line).

MarketMA CrossoverIchimoku CloudHigher return
Rising Bitcoin+100.4%-36.3%MA Crossover
Falling Bitcoin+29.1%+193.1%Ichimoku Cloud
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What this is: a head-to-head backtest of MA Crossover and Ichimoku Cloud on the same Hyperliquid window, costs and engine — net of fees, slippage and funding. The overlay is growth of $100 (normalized), not a return promise. A higher Sharpe is not a guarantee; both strategies draw down. Past performance does not predict future results, and this is not investment advice.

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MA Crossover vs Ichimoku Cloud: which is better for crypto?

Backtested on the same Hyperliquid perps over 2024-08-15 → 2026-07-05, at the same costs and on the same engine: MA Crossover wins on risk-adjusted return, a Sharpe of 1.12 against 0.85. MA Crossover rode out the shallower worst drawdown (46%), and MA Crossover made the most in total. When Bitcoin was trending up, MA Crossover gained more; when it was falling, Ichimoku Cloud held up better.

Is this a fair comparison of MA Crossover and Ichimoku Cloud?

Yes. Both were backtested over the exact same dates (2024-08-15 → 2026-07-05), with the same costs — fees, slippage and funding — on the same engine Keel uses to trade live. Neither side gets a friendlier window or lower fees.

When does MA Crossover beat Ichimoku Cloud?

It depends on the market. When Bitcoin was trending up, MA Crossover made more; when Bitcoin was falling, Ichimoku Cloud held up better. That split is measured across the whole test from each strategy's own results, not a single lucky month.