The widely-used Stochastic Oscillator indicator can be misleading when applied blindly, leading to failed trading strategies even in backtests.
Traders often misuse the Stochastic Oscillator as it measures momentum within a range without considering market context, resulting in early signals, whipsaw entries, and fast losses.
Using Pine Script, a context-aware version of the Stochastic Oscillator can be built to filter out noise, improve entries, and enhance trading results by reducing overreactions and focusing on dominant trend directions.
Implementing additional filters based on exponential moving averages and Average True Range can further enhance the strategy, allowing for better trade entries and exits, resulting in increased win rates and improved performance.