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RSI vs Stochastic

Backtested on the same Hyperliquid perps over 2024-08-15 → 2026-09-29, at the same costs and on the same engine: Stochastic wins on risk-adjusted return, a Sharpe of 1.69 against 1.02. RSI rode out the shallower worst drawdown (10%), and Stochastic made the most in total. When Bitcoin was trending up, Stochastic gained more; when it was falling, RSI held up better.

By Keel Research Team · Data as of 2026-09-29 · how these backtests were produced
RSI Stochasticgrowth of $100, net of costs
RSI
Net Sharpe
1.02
Total return
+33.7%
Max drawdown
−9.6%
Trades
32
Win rate
66%
Stochasticwinner
Net Sharpe
1.69
Total return
+128.2%
Max drawdown
−14.4%
Trades
74
Win rate
55%
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Stochastic came out ahead here (Sharpe 1.69 vs 1.02). Start it on your own Hyperliquid account, or fork it and change the settings first.

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At $1,000, Stochastic's worst historical dip was about $144. Free account, your own keys — Keel only places the trades.

When each one wins

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

MarketRSIStochasticHigher return
Rising Bitcoin+12.5%+117.0%Stochastic
Falling Bitcoin+18.8%+5.2%RSI
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What this is: a head-to-head backtest of RSI and Stochastic 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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Questions

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RSI vs Stochastic: which is better for crypto?

Backtested on the same Hyperliquid perps over 2024-08-15 → 2026-09-29, at the same costs and on the same engine: Stochastic wins on risk-adjusted return, a Sharpe of 1.69 against 1.02. RSI rode out the shallower worst drawdown (10%), and Stochastic made the most in total. When Bitcoin was trending up, Stochastic gained more; when it was falling, RSI held up better.

Is this a fair comparison of RSI and Stochastic?

Yes. Both were backtested over the exact same dates (2024-08-15 → 2026-09-29), 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 Stochastic beat RSI?

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