diff --git a/cycles/strategies/default_strategy.py b/cycles/strategies/default_strategy.py
index 78b1c35..2ef4a8f 100644
--- a/cycles/strategies/default_strategy.py
+++ b/cycles/strategies/default_strategy.py
@@ -123,12 +123,12 @@ class DefaultStrategy(StrategyBase):
         if not self.initialized:
             return StrategySignal("HOLD", 0.0)
         
-        if df_index < 1:
+        if df_index < 2: # shifting one index to prevent lookahead bias
             return StrategySignal("HOLD", 0.0)
         
         # Check for meta-trend entry condition
-        prev_trend = backtester.strategies["meta_trend"][df_index - 1]
-        curr_trend = backtester.strategies["meta_trend"][df_index]
+        prev_trend = backtester.strategies["meta_trend"][df_index - 2]
+        curr_trend = backtester.strategies["meta_trend"][df_index - 1]
         
         if prev_trend != 1 and curr_trend == 1:
             # Strong confidence when all indicators align for entry