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Supertrend 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: Supertrend wins on risk-adjusted return, a Sharpe of 1.07 against 0.85. Supertrend rode out the shallower worst drawdown (27%), and Supertrend made the most in total. When Bitcoin was trending up, Supertrend 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
Supertrend Ichimoku Cloudgrowth of $100, net of costs
Net Sharpe
1.07
Total return
+89.1%
Max drawdown
−26.7%
Trades
471
Win rate
64%
Net Sharpe
0.85
Total return
+83.1%
Max drawdown
−45.9%
Trades
701
Win rate
58%
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Supertrend came out ahead here (Sharpe 1.07 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).

MarketSupertrendIchimoku CloudHigher return
Rising Bitcoin-10.9%-36.3%Supertrend
Falling Bitcoin+115.9%+193.1%Ichimoku Cloud
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What this is: a head-to-head backtest of Supertrend 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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Supertrend 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: Supertrend wins on risk-adjusted return, a Sharpe of 1.07 against 0.85. Supertrend rode out the shallower worst drawdown (27%), and Supertrend made the most in total. When Bitcoin was trending up, Supertrend gained more; when it was falling, Ichimoku Cloud held up better.

Is this a fair comparison of Supertrend 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 Supertrend beat Ichimoku Cloud?

It depends on the market. When Bitcoin was trending up, Supertrend 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.