STOP GUESSINGSTART INVESTINGFOLLOW THE RULES
Actual backtested results
+515.07%
Jan 2023 – 16 Sep 2026
+4,746.76%
Jan 2018 – 16 Sep 2026

VERIFIED BACKTEST RESULTS
Results you can test, not remember
One TradingView strategy tester run on BTC / USD, 4h, with 1,000 USD test capital. The figures below are the current verified totals.
LATEST VERIFIED RESULTS · 1 JAN 2023 – 16 SEP 2026
NEW: UPDATED P&L
+515.07%
Total P&L
+5,150.71 USD · 1K USD test capital
11.63%
Max drawdown
677.06 USD
2.888
Profit factor
1K USD test capital
15 / 45
Profitable trades
33.33% win rate
Strategy test window: 1 Jan 2023–16 Sep 2026. TradingView loads earlier chart history only to initialize the moving averages. The latest completed trade added approximately 19% to strategy equity.
Results are updated as trades close; prior dated snapshots are retained internally for verification.
NOT TRADING. INVESTING WITH A SYSTEM
Strategy vs buy & hold
Same market. Different ride.
The green line is the Alpha Long cumulative P&L. The blue line is simply holding Bitcoin over the exact same window. Holding gives back most of its gains in every drawdown — the rules step aside and stay in cash instead.

How it works
Confluence before entry.
Alpha Long RBN waits for several conditions to line up before it prints a signal. No single line is enough — the entry only fires when the full structure confirms.
01
Moving-average confluence
The ribbon is built from five moving averages. An entry is only considered when all five line up: every confluence aligned, or no trade.
02
Ribbon confirmation zone
An entry triggers on a 4-hour close above the ribbon. A wick above that closes back inside does not qualify.
03
No alignment, no trade
If the confluences don't line up, the system stays in cash. Waiting is part of the rules.
04
Entry and exit logic
Entry: a 4-hour close above the ribbon with all confluences aligned. Exit: a 4-hour close back below the ribbon.

Strategy history visual since 2021
VOLATILITY IS A CURSE — UNTIL YOU HAVE RULES
Who this is for
Is Alpha Long RBN for you?
For you if…
- ✓You invest — or want to invest — in BTC on TradingView.
- ✓You want a rules-based 4H strategy that moves to cash in downtrends.
- ✓You execute your own trades in your own account.
- ✓You can wait days or weeks between valid signals.
Not for you if…
- ✕You want guaranteed profits or a get-rich-quick scheme.
- ✕You want someone to trade for you or hold your funds.
- ✕You need a signal every day, or you scalp low timeframes.
- ✕You cannot accept losing trades or drawdowns.

Personal setup & onboarding
Investing, not just an indicator.
After purchase, a 30-minute one-to-one setup call is included. We cover BTC and crypto markets, the investing mindset, how to use TradingView on your account, and how our indicator is built and used — so you understand the strategy, not just follow the arrows.
- 30-minute 1-to-1 setup call included after purchase
- BTC, crypto & investing mindset
- TradingView walkthrough on your account
- How the indicator works — rules, entries and exits
- No TradingView subscription? Alternative alerts covered
Personal support is for onboarding and technical help, not financial advice.
Questions & answers
What you should know before you start.
We never touch your money. We never access your broker. Alpha Long RBN gives you the signal — you always remain in control.
Do you actually make money using Alpha Long RBN?▼
Yes. And quite honestly, our biggest regret is not having traded this way earlier. The strategy was built to remove much of the emotion, overtrading and bad timing that hurt our own results in the past. Of course, past performance and backtests never guarantee future returns.
Why Alpha Long RBN? Why this signal?▼
Because we wanted a strong mid- to long-term trend signal, not another indicator constantly flashing BUY and SELL. In our backtests, Alpha Long RBN significantly outperformed the Gaussian-based signal we compared it with — close to 2× the performance over the tested period.
Does Alpha Long RBN automatically buy and sell for me?▼
No. And that's intentional. You remain in complete control. Alpha Long RBN tells you when our conditions are met; you decide whether to execute the trade.
Do you have access to my broker or crypto account?▼
Absolutely not — and we don't want it. We never have access to your broker, exchange, wallet, passwords or funds. Your money stays with you at all times.
So my crypto stays in my own account?▼
Yes. Always. Alpha Long RBN is a TradingView indicator. It does not hold, transfer or take custody of your crypto. Whatever happens to Alpha Long, your assets remain in your own account.
How do I receive alerts?▼
Alpha Long RBN runs directly on TradingView. You can see the signals on your chart and, depending on your TradingView plan and setup, configure alerts so you don't need to watch the chart all day.
What timeframe do you trade?▼
Our core strategy uses the 4-hour chart. We deliberately stay away from very low timeframes and short-term noise. We prefer following meaningful trends rather than trying to trade every small market move.
Why don't you trade 1-minute, 5-minute or other low timeframes?▼
Because low timeframes often lead retail traders to overtrade and take unnecessary risk. For most retail traders, constantly trading these moves leads to emotional decisions and increased liquidation risk. We would rather wait for the trend.
Will there be a signal every day?▼
No — and there shouldn't be. Sometimes the best trade is doing nothing. Alpha Long RBN is designed to wait until the market conditions we want are present rather than forcing trades just to stay active.
Can I use leverage?▼
You can if your broker or exchange allows it, but we do not recommend leverage. Trading is already risky. Leverage magnifies both profits and losses, and it can turn a manageable market move into a liquidation. Our philosophy is simple: protect the capital first.
Is this a day-trading strategy?▼
No. Alpha Long RBN is designed around broader market trends. We are not interested in chasing every candle, every pump or every piece of market hype.
Do I need to be an experienced trader?▼
No. The objective is actually to make the decision process simpler. During onboarding we show you how Alpha Long RBN works, how to add it to TradingView and how to read the signals.
Does Alpha Long RBN guarantee profits?▼
No trading strategy can guarantee profits. Markets can always move unexpectedly. Alpha Long RBN is a systematic framework designed to improve discipline, reduce emotional decisions and help manage exposure — not a promise of guaranteed returns.
What is the philosophy behind Alpha Long RBN?▼
No guessing. No emotions. One strategy. Follow the trend, wait patiently, protect your capital and let the system tell you when market conditions change.
Does Alpha Long RBN only work on BTC?▼
No — the strategy works on major cryptocurrencies, not just BTC. That said, we always recommend running it on BTC specifically: Bitcoin is the largest, oldest and most established crypto asset, which is why it's the focus of our backtesting and where we have the most confidence in the results.
Risk disclosure
No guarantees. You are responsible for your own trades.
- ▸All content, performance figures, backtests and testimonials on this site are for educational and informational purposes only. They are not financial advice.
- ▸Trading and investing carry substantial risk of loss. Past performance, backtested results and any stated returns do not guarantee future performance or profits.
- ▸Alpha Long RBN is a TradingView indicator. It generates signals based on technical rules; it does not trade for you, manage your account or take custody of your funds.
- ▸We do not have access to your broker, exchange, wallet or passwords. Every execution decision is yours alone, and you bear full responsibility for your positions.
- ▸Markets can be volatile and unpredictable. You should only trade with capital you can afford to lose and, if needed, seek advice from an independent financial professional.
By subscribing, you acknowledge that you understand these risks and that Alpha Long RBN is a decision-support tool, not a guaranteed path to profit.

Meet the founder
Michel Welter
Founder, Alpha Long RBN
Like many people, I tested strategies, followed influencers, lost money, learned and started again. Markets are tough. Anyone promising an easy journey or magic money is not being honest.
After that rollercoaster, we built and repeatedly backtested Alpha Long RBN. We are not selling utopia. The approach is based on patience, consistency and perseverance. The indicator is designed to guide you through market emotions with clearer, rules-based decisions.
We know this is your hard-earned money. That is why we are transparent about our own goal: this is a commercial product, we want it to grow, and the only way it grows is if the rules keep working for the people who use them.

Discipline beats prediction.
Wait for confirmation, respect the plan, and let the next opportunity come to you.
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Every plan includes
- ▸Invite-only TradingView access
- ▸VIP Telegram channel
- ▸1-on-1 setup call on Zoom
- ▸All updates
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