Mean reversion
CCI Reversal
Fade CCI extremes beyond ±100 back toward the mean.
The Commodity Channel Index spikes beyond ±100 when price stretches far from its average. A reversal strategy fades those extremes as the CCI turns back toward zero, best with a trend filter so you fade pullbacks, not trends.
How it works
When CCI pushes beyond +100 (overbought) or −100 (oversold) and then turns back through the level, momentum is reverting. Trading that turn in the direction of the higher-timeframe trend keeps you fading exhaustion within a trend rather than fighting it.
Entry rules
- ▸Wait for CCI to reach an extreme beyond −100 (longs) or +100 (shorts).
- ▸Enter as CCI turns back through the ±100 level.
- ▸Filter by the higher-timeframe trend.
Exit & risk
- ▸Target the zero line or the opposite extreme.
- ▸Stop beyond the entry swing.
- ▸Exit if the trend filter flips.
Best for
Ranging and pullback conditions. In strong trends CCI can stay pinned beyond ±100, so the trend filter is key.
Build this strategy in Algovex
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Frequently asked questions
How do you trade CCI reversals?
Wait for CCI to reach an extreme beyond ±100, then enter as it turns back through the level, in the direction of the higher-timeframe trend. Algovex lets you build and backtest this with a trend filter.