Gap Continuation 2020 NQ
Algorithmic trading system • fully automated • data‑driven edge

Gap Continuation 2020 NQ

Professional‑grade trading algorithm with fully disclosed rules, robust validation, and institutional‑style reporting.

Gap Continuation 2020 NQ identifies sessions where the opening range and early momentum favor continuation trades in E-mini or Micro Nasdaq futures, using predefined entries, exits, and risk controls—no discretionary chart reading.

  • Codified entry & exit rules that can be independently verified.
  • No martingale, no grid, no averaging into losers.
  • Risk profile suited for prop firms and professional accounts.
  • Includes installation guidance and responsive support from Capstone.
  • Nasdaq (NQ)
Net Profit $133,635.00
Max Drawdown $10,090.00
Win Rate 59.68%
Total Trades 501
Profit Factor 1.86
Equity curve and drawdown
Performance summary

Key metrics from the same data used for the equity curve. Hypothetical results.

Net Profit $133,635.00 Profit Factor 1.86
Max Drawdown $10,090.00 Total Trades 501
Winning Trades 299 Losing Trades 202
Win Rate (%) 59.68% Average Winning Trade $966.12
Average Losing Trade -$768.49 Average Trade PnL $266.74
Largest Win $5,000.00 Largest Loss -$1,225.00
Max Consecutive Wins 14 Max Consecutive Losses 6
Annualized Sharpe Ratio 1.42 Sortino Ratio 0.55
Calmar Ratio 0.96

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$450.00 /quarter

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Platform availability

Licensed platform code and delivery options for this system. Select your platform at checkout or explore hosted automation.

TradeStation

Available for EasyLanguage users who want to run the system directly inside TradeStation.

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MultiCharts

Available for PowerLanguage users who want MultiCharts compatibility.

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NinjaTrader 8

Available for traders using NinjaScript and NinjaTrader brokerage or compatible connections.

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Auto Trade Service

Available for traders who prefer hosted or assisted automation rather than installing and managing the system directly.

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What this system is designed to trade

Gap Continuation 2020 NQ is designed to identify Nasdaq futures sessions where early directional movement has a higher probability of continuing rather than reversing. The system focuses on structured gap and opening-range behavior when momentum aligns with the initial move.

The system uses predefined rules to manage entries, exits, and risk without discretionary chart interpretation. It is built for traders who want a systematic continuation edge in E-mini or Micro Nasdaq futures.

Who this system is for

Use this section to understand what the system trades and whether it fits your objectives.

This system may fit traders who want:

  • Gap and early-session continuation logic in Nasdaq futures
  • Rules-based automation with defined risk controls
  • E-mini or Micro Nasdaq compatibility
  • Works standalone or inside a multi-system portfolio

This system may not fit traders who want:

  • Mean-reversion or fade-only trading styles
  • Buy-and-hold or slow swing strategies
  • A system with no losing trades
  • Guaranteed future performance
Does this trade E-mini or Micro Nasdaq?

Yes. The strategy can be applied to E-mini Nasdaq futures and Micro Nasdaq futures depending on account size, risk tolerance, and platform setup.

Is this a fully automated trading system?

Yes, it is designed as a rules-based automated trading system, but platform setup, broker compatibility, and account risk settings still matter.

Are the results hypothetical?

Yes. Performance statistics and trade history on this page are hypothetical or simulated results based on historical data. They have limitations, do not represent actual trading, and are not a guarantee of future performance. See the CFTC Rule 4.41 disclaimer in the site footer.

Can this be used with other systems?

Yes. This system can be evaluated individually or as part of a diversified trading-system portfolio using our Portfolio Metrics Lab.

What happens after I subscribe?

After subscribing, you receive access instructions, platform-specific setup guidance, and applicable support details. Install assistance and email support are included with your license.

Can I cancel?

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