The scorecard
| Metric | All signals | OI up ≥ 20% (24h) | OI up < 20% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Signals | 589 | 10 | 579 |
| Reached +10% within 72h | 24% | 60% | 23% |
| Reached +50% within 72h | 4% | 0% | 4% |
| Fell −10% at some point | 41% | 50% | 41% |
| Won with a 10% trailing stop | 24% | 40% | 23% |
| Average trade, 10% trailing stop | −2.6% | +3.2% | −2.7% |
Rules: close above EMA 200, RSI(14) above 55, volume above 1.8× its 20-candle average, on closed 15-minute candles; one signal per coin per 24h. “Reached” = highest price within 72h. The trailing-stop row replays a 10% stop that moves up with price, exiting at 72h otherwise, after 0.1% fees.
Top 5 signals of the week
| Coin | Signal | Max within 72h | OI 24h before |
|---|---|---|---|
| JCT | 8 Nov 07:15 UTC | +572.7% | +7.9% |
| INIT | 9 Nov 05:30 UTC | +138.7% | −1.6% |
| UAI | 5 Nov 07:15 UTC | +128.7% | −0.7% |
| ONE | 6 Nov 04:30 UTC | +125.7% | +2.2% |
| AGT | 8 Nov 11:15 UTC | +121.7% | −3.1% |
How to read this
- The “reached” rows are best-case — the highest price touched, not what a trade kept. The trailing-stop rows are the realistic ones.
- Most breakout signals fail. The edge, when there is one, comes from a few large winners — which is why tight stops tend to hurt this setup.
- Open interest is the filter to watch: rising OI before the signal means new money is behind the move. See today’s coins with new money.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the weekly crypto futures scorecard?
An honest replay of CryptoScanX’s Momentum Breakout scan on real Binance futures data for the last full week, tracking every signal for 72 hours — winners and losers.
Which coins does it cover?
The 160 most liquid Binance USDT-M crypto perpetuals (over $5M daily volume). Tokenized stocks and commodities are excluded.
Why split by open interest?
Because open interest rising before a breakout means new positions are funding it. Our October 2026 test found OI-confirmed signals reached +50% far more often.
Is this a trading signal service?
No. It is a transparent backtest of a public rule set, for education. Past results don’t guarantee future ones, and crypto futures are high risk.
Educational only, not financial advice. Crypto futures are leveraged and high risk.