VWAP Choppy Market Detector [TradingFinder] Trend Range🔵 Introduction
Markets are not always clean. Sometimes price moves with a clear bullish or bearish direction, sometimes it stays inside a range, and sometimes it keeps shifting back and forth with no reliable structure. This indicator uses VWAP-based bands to make these market conditions easier to read directly on the chart, showing trend, range, and choppy price action through simple visual zones.
In trending markets, the bands remain more stable and highlight the dominant side of the market. Green zones show bullish pressure, while red zones show bearish pressure. When price moves sideways, the indicator marks the range area with purple zones and shows the Range High and Range Low, making the upper and lower limits of the consolidation easier to follow.
The choppy market signal comes from the behavior of the colors themselves. When the chart keeps changing between bullish, bearish, and range states, it reflects unstable price action, frequent market behavior shifts, and chaotic volatility. This makes the indicator useful for reading when the market has a clean direction, when it is trapped inside a range, and when price movement becomes too noisy or uncertain.
🔵 How to Use
Start by looking at the overall color behavior on the chart. The main purpose of this indicator is to show the current market environment through VWAP-based bands, so the first step is not to look for a single signal, but to understand the condition of the market. When the colors stay stable for a longer period, the market is usually showing a clearer structure. When the colors change repeatedly, the market is shifting between different states and price action is becoming less stable.
Green areas show bullish trend conditions. In this state, price is trading with stronger upward pressure and the market is moving with a clearer bullish bias. Traders can use this condition as a trend filter, a continuation filter, or a confirmation tool before looking for long setups with their own strategy. A stable green zone usually means the market is cleaner for bullish trend-following ideas compared to a market where the color keeps changing.
Red areas show bearish trend conditions. In this state, price is trading with stronger downward pressure and the market is moving with a clearer bearish bias. Traders can use this condition to filter short setups, confirm bearish continuation, or avoid taking long trades against the dominant market behavior. When the red zone remains stable, it shows that the bearish side of the market is more consistent.
Purple areas show range market conditions. In this state, price is moving inside a more limited structure instead of trending strongly in one direction. The upper and lower range boundaries can be used to understand where the market is consolidating. The upper boundary works as the Range High, while the lower boundary works as the Range Low. These levels help traders see the current sideways structure more clearly and follow how price reacts inside the range.
In a range market, traders can use the Range High and Range Low as visual reference levels. Price near the upper boundary may show that the market is testing the top of the range, while price near the lower boundary may show that the market is testing the bottom of the range. This can be useful for range analysis, mean-reversion setups, support and resistance reading, and identifying where price is likely to react inside a consolidation area.
Choppy market behavior is read through frequent color changes. When the chart keeps switching between green, red, and purple, it shows that the market does not have a clean direction. This kind of behavior usually means price is unstable, market bias is changing quickly, and volatility is becoming chaotic. Instead of treating these color changes as random noise, they should be read as the main warning sign of a choppy market.
One of the most useful applications of this indicator is avoiding poor trading conditions. Many strategies perform well in clean trends but struggle when the market becomes choppy. If the colors change too often and price fails to hold a stable condition, traders can use that information to reduce exposure, wait for a clearer structure, avoid overtrading, or be more selective with entries.
The indicator can also be used as a trend-following filter. When the market remains green, traders can focus more on bullish setups. When the market remains red, traders can focus more on bearish setups. This does not mean every green area is a buy signal or every red area is a sell signal. It means the market condition is more aligned with that side, and traders can combine it with their own entry model, price action setup, support and resistance level, or risk management plan.
Another use case is range detection. When the indicator marks a purple range, traders can quickly see that price is no longer moving with strong directional pressure. This helps separate trending conditions from sideways conditions. Range detection can be useful for traders who use consolidation breakouts, range trading, mean reversion, liquidity sweeps, or support and resistance reactions.
The indicator can also help with breakout context. Before a breakout, price often spends time inside a range. By watching the Range High and Range Low, traders can better understand where the range is forming and where a breakout attempt is happening. If price leaves the purple range and the market shifts into a stable green or red condition, traders can use that as extra context that the market behavior has changed from consolidation to directional movement.
For choppy market analysis, the most important thing is the speed and frequency of the color changes. A few normal changes can happen during transitions, but repeated switching shows that the market is unstable. This can help traders recognize fake breakouts, messy pullbacks, weak trend conditions, and periods where price does not respect a clean structure.
The timeframe setting controls the VWAP anchor period. Daily mode is more suitable for short-term and intraday analysis. Weekly mode gives a broader view of the current week’s VWAP structure. Monthly mode provides a higher-timeframe view and can be useful for swing trading or larger market context. Traders can choose the anchor timeframe based on the way they trade and the amount of market structure they want to see.
The Band Multiplier controls the width of the main VWAP bands. A wider band gives a broader market structure, while a smaller band keeps the bands closer to price. This setting affects how the trend and volatility structure is displayed on the chart. Traders can use it to match the indicator with different symbols, sessions, and volatility conditions.
The Range Multiplier controls the sensitivity of the range detector. A lower value makes the range detection more sensitive, so range areas may appear more actively. A higher value makes the range detection more conservative, so the indicator becomes more selective when marking range conditions. This setting is useful because different markets do not move the same way; some symbols are naturally smoother, while others are more volatile and noisy.
The VWAP line can be shown or hidden depending on the trader’s preference. When enabled, it gives a direct view of the VWAP reference line inside the band structure. Some traders may use it as a central fair-value reference, while others may prefer to keep the chart cleaner and focus only on the colored bands and market regime zones.
This indicator can be used by scalpers, intraday traders, swing traders, and market structure traders. Scalpers may use it to avoid fast choppy conditions and focus on cleaner short-term movement. Intraday traders can use it to read the daily or weekly VWAP structure. Swing traders can use weekly or monthly mode to understand broader market behavior. Price action traders can use it as a visual filter for trend, range, and unstable market conditions.
The best way to use the indicator is as a market condition tool, not as a standalone entry system. Its main value is helping traders understand when the market is trending, when it is ranging, and when price action is too choppy to read clearly. Once the market condition is clear, traders can apply their own strategy with better context.
🔵 Settings
TimeFrame : This setting defines the VWAP anchor period used by the indicator. Traders can choose between Daily, Weekly, and Monthly modes. Daily mode follows the current day’s VWAP structure, Weekly mode uses the current week’s VWAP structure, and Monthly mode shows a broader VWAP structure based on the current month.
Band Multiplier : The Band Multiplier controls the width of the main VWAP bands. A higher value makes the bands wider and gives more space around price, while a lower value keeps the bands closer to price. This setting affects how the indicator displays the main trend and volatility structure.
Range Multiplier : The Range Multiplier controls the sensitivity of the range detector. Lower values create High Range Sensitivity, so the indicator detects range conditions more actively. Higher values create Low Range Sensitivity, making range detection more selective and conservative.
Show VWAP Line : This option shows or hides the VWAP line on the chart. When enabled, the VWAP line can be used as the central reference inside the band structure. When disabled, the chart stays cleaner and the focus remains on the colored market condition zones.
🔵 Conclusion
Market conditions can change quickly, and not every move has the same quality. A clean trend, a structured range, and a choppy market need to be read differently. This indicator helps make that difference more visible by using VWAP-based bands and color behavior to show when price is moving with direction, when it is consolidating, and when the market is becoming unstable.
The main strength of the tool is its visual reading of market behavior. Stable green or red zones make trending conditions easier to follow, while purple zones highlight range structures with clear upper and lower boundaries. When the colors start changing frequently, that shift itself becomes an important warning that price action is noisy, unstable, and moving without a clean direction.
Overall, the indicator gives traders a clearer way to read trend, range, and choppy market conditions before making trading decisions. It is best used as a market environment filter, helping traders understand the current price behavior and decide whether the market is clean enough for their strategy or too chaotic to trade confidently.
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Indicator : FuTech: MACD Crossovers Advanced Alert Lines
Overview:
The "FuTech: MACD Crossovers Advanced Alert Lines" indicator is designed to assist traders in identifying key technical patterns using the :-
1. MACD (Moving Average Convergence Divergence) and
2. Golden/Death Crossovers
By visualizing these indicators directly on the chart with advanced lines, it helps traders make more informed decisions on when to enter or exit trades.
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Key Features of "FuTech: MACD Crossovers Advanced Alert Lines":
1. MACD Crossovers:
a) The MACD is one of the most widely used indicators for identifying momentum shifts and potential buy/sell signals. This indicator plots vertical lines on the chart whenever the MACD line crosses the signal line.
b) Upward Crossover (Bullish Signal) : When the MACD line crosses above the signal line, a green vertical line will appear, indicating a potential buying opportunity.
c) Downward Crossover (Bearish Signal) : When the MACD line crosses below the signal line, a red vertical line will appear, signaling a potential selling opportunity.
2. Golden Cross & Death Cross:
a) The Golden Cross occurs when the price moves above a long-term moving average (like the 50-day moving average), signaling a potential upward trend.
b) The Death Cross occurs when the price moves below a long-term moving average, signaling a potential downward trend.
c) These crossovers are displayed with customizable lines on the chart to easily spot when the market is shifting direction.
d) Golden Cross (Bullish Signal) : A blue vertical line appears when the price crosses above the selected long-term moving average.
e) Death Cross (Bearish Signal) : A purple vertical line appears when the price crosses below the selected long-term moving average.
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Customization Options:
This indicator offers several customization options to suit your trading preferences:
1) MACD Settings:
a) Choose between different moving average types (EMA, SMA, or VWMA) for calculating the MACD.
b) Adjust the lengths of the fast, slow, and signal MACD periods.
c) Control the width and color of the vertical lines drawn on the chart for both up and down crossovers.
2) Golden Cross / Death Cross Settings:
a) Select the moving average type for the Golden Cross / Death Cross (EMA, SMA, or VWMA).
b) Define the lookback period for calculating the Golden Cross / Death Cross.
c) Customize the appearance of the Golden and Death Cross lines, including their width and color.
You can use both as well as either of the MACD lines or Golden Crossover / Death Crossover Lines respectively as per your trading strategies
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How "FuTech: MACD Crossovers Advanced Alert Lines" indicator Works:
a) The indicator monitors the price and calculates the MACD and Golden/Death Crosses.
b) When the MACD line crosses above or below the signal line, or when the price crosses above or below the long-term moving average, it plots a vertical line on the chart.
c) These lines help traders quickly spot potential turning points in the market, providing clear signals to act upon.
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Use Case:
a) Swing Traders: The indicator is useful for spotting momentum shifts and trend reversals, helping you time entries and exits for short- to medium-term trades.
b) Long-Term Traders: The Golden and Death Cross signals help identify major trend changes, giving insights into potential market shifts.
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Why Use This "FuTech: MACD Crossovers Advanced Alert Lines" Indicator ?
a) Clear Visuals : The vertical lines provide clear and easy-to-spot signals for MACD crossovers and Golden/Death Crosses.
b) Customizable : Adjust settings for your personal trading strategy, whether you're focusing on short-term momentum or long-term trend shifts.
c) Supports Decision Making : With its advanced line plotting and customizable features, this indicator helps you make quicker and more informed trading decisions.
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How to Use:
a) MACD Crossovers: Look for green lines to signal potential buying opportunities (when the MACD line crosses above the signal line) and red lines for selling opportunities (when the MACD line crosses below the signal line).
b) Golden Cross / Death Cross: Use the blue lines to confirm when a positive trend may begin (Golden Cross) and purple lines to warn when a negative trend may start (Death Cross).
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Conclusion:
"FuTech: MACD Crossovers Advanced Alert Lines" indicator combines two powerful technical analysis tools, the MACD and Golden/Death Crosses, to provide clear, actionable signals on your chart.
By customizing the appearance of these signals and combining them with your trading strategy, you can enhance your decision-making process and improve your trading outcomes.
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RSI K-Means Clustering [UAlgo]The "RSI K-Means Clustering " indicator is a technical analysis tool that combines the Relative Strength Index (RSI) with K-means clustering techniques. This approach aims to provide more nuanced insights into market conditions by categorizing RSI values into overbought, neutral, and oversold clusters.
The indicator adjusts these clusters dynamically based on historical RSI data, allowing for more adaptive and responsive thresholds compared to traditional fixed levels. By leveraging K-means clustering, the indicator identifies patterns in RSI behavior, which can help traders make more informed decisions regarding market trends and potential reversals.
🔶 Key Features
K-means Clustering: The indicator employs K-means clustering, an unsupervised machine learning technique, to dynamically determine overbought, neutral, and oversold levels based on historical RSI data.
User-Defined Inputs: You can customize various aspects of the indicator's behavior, including:
RSI Source: Select the data source used for RSI calculation (e.g., closing price).
RSI Length: Define the period length for RSI calculation.
Training Data Size: Specify the number of historical RSI values used for K-means clustering.
Number of K-means Iterations: Set the number of iterations performed by the K-means algorithm to refine cluster centers.
Overbought/Neutral/Oversold Levels: You can define initial values for these levels, which will be further optimized through K-means clustering.
Alerts: The indicator can generate alerts for various events, including:
Trend Crossovers: Alerts for when the RSI crosses above/below the neutral zone, signaling potential trend changes.
Overbought/Oversold: Alerts when the RSI reaches the dynamically determined overbought or oversold thresholds.
Reversals: Alerts for potential trend reversals based on RSI crossing above/below the calculated overbought/oversold levels.
RSI Classification: Alerts based on the current RSI classification (ranging, uptrend, downtrend).
🔶 Interpreting Indicator
Adjusted RSI Value: The primary plot represents the adjusted RSI value, calculated based on the relative position of the current RSI compared to dynamically adjusted overbought and oversold levels. This value provides an intuitive measure of the market's momentum. The final overbought, neutral, and oversold levels are determined by K-means clustering and are displayed as horizontal lines. These levels serve as dynamic support and resistance points, indicating potential reversal zones.
Classification Symbols : The "RSI K-Means Clustering " indicator uses specific symbols to classify the current market condition based on the position of the RSI value relative to dynamically determined clusters. These symbols provide a quick visual reference to help traders understand the prevailing market sentiment. Here's a detailed explanation of each classification symbol:
Ranging Classification ("R")
This symbol appears when the RSI value is closest to the neutral threshold compared to the overbought or oversold thresholds. It indicates a ranging market, where the price is moving sideways without a clear trend direction. In this state, neither buyers nor sellers are in control, suggesting a period of consolidation or indecision. This is often seen as a time to wait for a breakout or reversal signal before taking a position.
Up-Trend Classification ("↑")
The up-trend symbol, represented by an upward arrow, is displayed when the RSI value is closer to the overbought threshold than to the neutral or oversold thresholds. This classification suggests that the market is in a bullish phase, with buying pressure outweighing selling pressure. Traders may consider this as a signal to enter or hold long positions, as the price is likely to continue rising until the market reaches an overbought condition.
Down-Trend Classification ("↓")
The down-trend symbol, depicted by a downward arrow, appears when the RSI value is nearest to the oversold threshold. This indicates a bearish market condition, where selling pressure dominates. The market is likely experiencing a downward movement, and traders might view this as an opportunity to enter or hold short positions. This symbol serves as a warning of potential further declines, especially if the RSI continues to move toward the oversold level.
Bullish Reversal ("▲")
This signal occurs when the RSI value crosses above the oversold threshold. It indicates a potential shift from a downtrend to an uptrend, suggesting that the market may start to move higher. Traders might use this signal as an opportunity to enter long positions.
Bearish Reversal ("▼")
This signal appears when the RSI value crosses below the overbought threshold. It suggests a possible transition from an uptrend to a downtrend, indicating that the market may begin to decline. This signal can alert traders to consider entering short positions or taking profits on long positions.
These classification symbols are plotted near the adjusted RSI line, with their positions adjusted based on the standard deviation and a distance multiplier. This placement helps in visualizing the classification's strength and ensuring clarity in the indicator's presentation. By monitoring these symbols, traders can quickly assess the market's state and make more informed trading decisions.
🔶 Disclaimer
Use with Caution: This indicator is provided for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered as financial advice. Users should exercise caution and perform their own analysis before making trading decisions based on the indicator's signals.
Not Financial Advice: The information provided by this indicator does not constitute financial advice, and the creator (UAlgo) shall not be held responsible for any trading losses incurred as a result of using this indicator.
Backtesting Recommended: Traders are encouraged to backtest the indicator thoroughly on historical data before using it in live trading to assess its performance and suitability for their trading strategies.
Risk Management: Trading involves inherent risks, and users should implement proper risk management strategies, including but not limited to stop-loss orders and position sizing, to mitigate potential losses.
No Guarantees: The accuracy and reliability of the indicator's signals cannot be guaranteed, as they are based on historical price data and past performance may not be indicative of future results. Indicator
TrendPivotsLibrary "TrendPivots"
This library provides functions to search for bullish and bearish divergences between pivots and indicators. Functions search for higher highs and lower lows, automating lines, labels and signals for technical analysis and strategies.
method maxBeforeLast(id)
Method function to get the maximum price before the last, stored in an array pivotPoint.
Namespace types: pivotPoint
Parameters:
id (pivotPoint ) : (array pivotPoint) The pivotPoint array to inspect.
Returns: pivotPoint
method minBeforeLast(id)
Method function to get the minimum price before the last, stored in an array pivotPoint.
Namespace types: pivotPoint
Parameters:
id (pivotPoint ) : (array pivotPoint) The pivotPoint array to inspect.
Returns: pivotPoint
method pivotLine(id, a, b, color)
Sets the coordinates of a given line using two pivotPoint variables.
Namespace types: series line
Parameters:
id (line) : (line) Existing line
a (pivotPoint) : (pivotPoint) First pivotPoint.
b (pivotPoint) : (pivotPoint) Second pivotPoint.
color (color) : (color) The desired color. Default is red.
Returns: void
bearishDivergence(pivotArray)
Look for bearish divergence in a pivotPoint array cointaining pivot highs.
Parameters:
pivotArray (pivotPoint ) : (array pivotPoint) The pivotPoint array to inspect.
Returns: bool True if bearish divergence was found.
bullishDivergence(pivotArray)
Look for bullish divergence in a pivotPoint array cointaining pivot lows.
Parameters:
pivotArray (pivotPoint ) : (array pivotPoint) The pivotPoint array to inspect.
Returns: bool True if bullish divergence was found.
uptrendPivot(leftBars, rightBars, indicator, reset, plotLabel, plotLine)
Detects higher highs, higher lows and bearish divergence in an uptrend. Creates a line when bearish divergence is found, and labels.
Parameters:
leftBars (int) : (int)
rightBars (int) : (int)
indicator (float) : (float) RSI, MACD or other value.
reset (bool) : (bool) A bool variable to reinitiates the pivot computation, such as time changes, crossovers, or another.
plotLabel (bool) : (bool) If true (default), plots labels to higher highs and for each pivot low. Default = true.
plotLine (bool) : (bool) If true (default), plots a line linking the lower lows with divergence. Default = true.
Returns:
downtrendPivot(leftBars, rightBars, indicator, reset, plotLabel, plotLine)
Detects lower lows, lower highs, and bullish divergence in a downtrend. Creates a line when bullish divergence is found, and labels.
Parameters:
leftBars (int) : (int)
rightBars (int) : (int)
indicator (float) : (float) RSI, MACD or other value.
reset (bool) : (bool) A bool variable to reinitiates the pivot computation, such as time changes, crossovers, or another.
plotLabel (bool) : (bool) If true (default), plots labels to lower lows, and for each pivot low.
plotLine (bool) : (bool) If true (default), plots a line linking the lower lows with divergence. Default = true.
Returns:
pivotPoint
The coordinates of a pivot point and corresponding indicator value.
Fields:
x (series int) : (int) Time.
y (series float) : (float) Price.
indicator (series float) : (float) Indicator value. Library
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Up & Down Trend following trading strategy for BTC/USDT 3hThis strategy is based on multi time frame technical indicators such as;
1. RSI (10,50,100)
2. MFI (10,50,100)
3. RVI (10,50,100)
4. BOP (10,50,100)
5. Super Trend
6. SAR indicator
7. Higher highs and lower lows
8. SMA (9,500)
9. EMA (9,200)
After evaluating different parameters provided by those indicators, script is in a possition to determine optimul positions to enter in to market as well as exit from the market. In some cases stratergy will exit fully or partially depends on the situation. Other than that, this strategy is in a possition to calculate and specify the quantity you need to buy or sell depending on market situation. You can specify amount available for investment and how many times you are going to average (if downtrend). Parameters are optimised to BTC/USDT, 3h standerd candlestic chart.
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Up/Down Indicator - DurbtradeA simple but unique indicator to show ONLY whether there is an increase or a decrease in price compared to the previous value.
Also includes a customizable SMA or EMA based "Smoothing Length" variable,
allowing the indicator to show whether the SMA or the EMA of the price
is up or down compared to the previous value.
An offset option is also included if you need it.
Settings :
Personal thoughts :
I wanted to have an indicator that showed ONLY whether the price is UP or DOWN from the previous value.
My logic was that I could have a more accurate perception of general up or down trend direction
if I removed the AMOUNT of increase or decrease happening from moment to moment over time.
From there, I added the SMA/EMA "Smoothing Length" and "Smoothing Type" variables into the script.
By increasing the value of the smoothing length above 1,
the indicator act as a color-changing moving average, except without showing an actual value.
"Smooth Length" acts just like the length of any other moving average...
When the value of the "Smooth Length" is = 1, the indicator shows whether PRICE is up or down.
When the value of the "Smooth Length" is = 50, the indicator shows whether the MOVING AVERAGE with a length of 50 is up or down.
When the value of the "Smooth Type" is = 1, the indicator is SMA based.
When the value of the "Smooth Type" is = 2, the indicator is EMA based.
As you can see in the main chart above, or in the picture below, I show the indicator in 2 different ways...
The indicator on the top shows price up/down action,
and the indicator on the bottom shows the 50 SMA up/down action :
Other key points :
The indicator height can be smashed down as small as possible and still remain 100% functional...
which is very important when chart real-estate is limited.
Here is an example of my main layout setup, with the Up/Down indicator on the top left :
As you can see, it takes up very little space, but still remains fully functional.
In the example above, I have it overlayed on the left chart price panel,
with the price visibility turned off.
If it is overlayed on the price panel like so, and you want to see both the indicator and price,
simply turn the price visibility on to see both.
Since the indicator displays itself merely by changing the color of the background,
layer order has no effect, and the indicator is always drawn in the background.
The Up/Down indicator can also be used in conjunction with other candle types
that sometimes display candle color differently than standard candles, such as heikin-ashi candles.
Just take note that the colors of the indicator may not match the colors of the heikin-ashi candles.
Finally, I looked very hard to find an indicator like this on PulseWire, and found absolutely nothing.
I know that it is a simple concept, but I'm honestly surprised I couldn't find anything like it.
I have been using it for awhile now, and I'm proud of the results...
therefore, I'd like to share it with the community, along with my previously published indicators,
in the hope that you find it useful!
Outro :
A) As with my previous indicators,
this one was written while keeping information, color, clarity, chart real-estate, and customization in mind.
B) It is optimized to be displayed on all display setups...
for use on your own personal television, laptop, or cellular phone screen...
and on all chart zoom levels and layout styles.
C) Please feel free to comment your thoughts, critiques, or suggestions. They are all very helpful!
D) Check out my previous pine script indicators if you like this one. They work really well together.
E) I hope that you find this script useful.
F) Enjoy!
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{Gunzo} Trend Sniper (WMA with coefficient)Trend Sniper is a trend-following indicator that sticks closer to the trend than others moving averages as it is using an upgraded weighted moving average implementation.
OVERVIEW :
It is typical to use a moving average indicator (SMA, EMA, WMA or TMA) to identify the trend of an asset. Standard moving averages indicators smooth the price and doesn’t stick very closely to the actual price, showing potential lagging information.
CALCULATION :
In order to have a trendline that sticks to the price, we are going to use a weighted moving average as it puts more weight on recent candles and less on past candles. The weight is usually calculated using the distance from current candle to the other candles used in the calculation. We have the following formula for the standard calculation as implemented in PulseWire :
WMA_standard = (Price1 * Weight1 + …… + PriceN * WeightN)) / (Weight1 + …… + WeightN)
This “Trend Sniper” indicator uses an additional coefficient to alter even more the weight of each candle.
WMA_with_coefficient = (Price1 * (Weight1 - Coefficient) + …… + PriceN * (WeightN - Coefficient)) / ((Weight1 - Coefficient) + …… + (WeightN - Coefficient))
SETTINGS :
MA source : Source used for moving average calculation (ex : “close”)
MA length : Length of the moving average. Higher values will give a smoother line, lower values will give a more reactive line.
Use extra smoothing : Enable/disable usage of a EMA to extra smooth the line curve. If activated the indicator may be lagging, but it will also avoid many false buy/sell signals.
MA extra smoothing length : Length of the moving average of the extra smoothing.
Change candle colors : Enable/disable painting the candles of the chart with the colors of the weighted moving average.
Display buy/sell signals : Display buy/sell signals (circles) when the moving average is changing direction
VISUALIZATIONS :
This indicator has 3 possible visualizations :
Moving Average line : the line represents the weighted moving average that is following the price of the asset, when the line goes up we are in a uptrend (green line) when the line goes down we are in a downtrend (red line).
Candle coloring : the color of the moving average line can be applied to the candles of the chart for better readability.
Signals : Buy/Sell signals can be displayed at the bottom of the chart
USAGE :
This indicator can help analyze the trend directional changes :
First of all, if the moving average line is under the price (or above the price), then we can assume that the uptrend is strong (or downtrend is strong).
If the current candle crosses the moving average line, it is the first sign that the trend is weakening and possibly starting to revert.
If the weighted moving average is changing direction, then the trend change is confirmed and the color of the line changes
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Trend Type Indicator by BobRivera990Usage:
The purpose of this indicator is to programmatically determine the type of price trend using technical analysis tools.
You can do a quick check on the asset’s higher and lower time frames. For example, if you are trading on an H1 chart, you can check the m5 chart to ensure that the trend is in the same direction and similarly check the H4 chart to ensure that the higher time frame price is also moving in the same direction.
If multiple time frame charts confirm a similar trend, then it is considered a very strong trend and ideal for Trend trading.
Remarks:
By default, the last status is related to 8 periods before the latest closing price.
Related definitions:
The three basic types of trends are up, down, and sideways.
1. Uptrend
An uptrend describes the price movement of a financial asset when the overall direction is upward. The uptrend is composed of higher swing lows and higher swing highs.
Some market participants ("long" trend traders) only choose to trade during uptrends.
2. Downtrend
A downtrend refers to the price action of a security that moves lower in price as it fluctuates over time.
The downtrend is composed of lower swing lows and lower swing highs.
3. Sideways
A sideways trend is the horizontal price movement that occurs when the forces of supply and demand are nearly equal. This typically occurs during a period of consolidation before the price continues a prior trend or reverses into a new trend.
How it works:
Step 1: Sideways Trend Detection
In this step we want to distinguish the sideways trend from uptrend and downtrend. For this purpose, we use two common technical analysis tools: ATR and ADX
1. Average True Range (ATR)
The average true range (ATR) is a technical analysis indicator that measures market volatility.
We also use a 20-period moving average of the ATR.
When the ATR is below the average of its last 20-periods, it means that the rate of price volatility has decreased and we conclude that the current trend is sideways
2. Average Directional Index (ADX)
The average directional index (ADX) is a technical analysis indicator used by some traders to determine the strength of a trend.
The trend has strength when ADX is above 25.
So when the ADX is less than or equal to 25, there is no strong trend, and we conclude that the current type of trend is sideways.
Step 2: Detect uptrend from downtrend
If it turns out that the current price trend is not sideways, then it is either uptrend or downtrend.
For this purpose, we use plus and minus directional Indicators (+ DI & -DI).
A general interpretation would be that during a strong trend, when +DI is higher than -DI, it is an uptrend. When -DI is higher than +DI, it is a downtrend.
Parameters:
"Use ATR …" ________________________// Use Average True Range (ATR) to detect Sideways Movements
"ATR Length"_______________________ // length of the Average True Range (ATR) used to detect Sideways Movements
"ATR Moving Average Type" ___________// Type of the moving average of the ATR used to detect Sideways Movements
"ATR MA Length" ____________________// length of the moving average of the ATR used to detect Sideways Movements
"Use ADX ..."_______________________ // Use Average Directional Index (ADX) to detect Sideways Movements
"ADX Smoothing”____________________// length of the Average Directional Index (ADX) used to detect Sideways Movements
"DI Length"_________________________// length of the Plus and Minus Directional Indicators (+DI & -DI) used to determine the direction of the trend
"ADX Limit" ________________________// A level of ADX used as the boundary between Trend Market and Sideways Market
"Smoothing Factor"__________________// Factor used for smoothing the oscillator
"Lag"______________________________// lag used to match indicator and chart
Resources:
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