OPEN-SOURCE SCRIPT
Market Trend
Market Trend by Trading Ninjaa
Description:
The "Market Trend" indicator is designed to provide traders with a clear visual representation of the prevailing market direction. By utilizing a higher timeframe moving average, this tool offers insights into the broader market trend. The indicator identifies:
Uptrends: When the price is above the higher timeframe moving average, the background is shaded green.
Downtrends: When the price is below the higher timeframe moving average, the background is shaded red.
Sideways Markets: Recognized by decreased volatility, these periods are shaded in gray.
Usage:
Green Background: Indicates bullish market conditions. Traders might consider long entries or avoiding short trades.
Red Background: Suggests bearish market conditions. Might be used as a signal to consider short entries or avoid long positions.
Gray Background: Highlights potential sideways or consolidating market conditions. Traders might exercise caution, considering range-bound strategies.
Tips:
This indicator is best used in conjunction with other technical tools for confirmation. Always backtest any new strategy involving this indicator before considering it for live trading.
Description:
The "Market Trend" indicator is designed to provide traders with a clear visual representation of the prevailing market direction. By utilizing a higher timeframe moving average, this tool offers insights into the broader market trend. The indicator identifies:
Uptrends: When the price is above the higher timeframe moving average, the background is shaded green.
Downtrends: When the price is below the higher timeframe moving average, the background is shaded red.
Sideways Markets: Recognized by decreased volatility, these periods are shaded in gray.
Usage:
Green Background: Indicates bullish market conditions. Traders might consider long entries or avoiding short trades.
Red Background: Suggests bearish market conditions. Might be used as a signal to consider short entries or avoid long positions.
Gray Background: Highlights potential sideways or consolidating market conditions. Traders might exercise caution, considering range-bound strategies.
Tips:
This indicator is best used in conjunction with other technical tools for confirmation. Always backtest any new strategy involving this indicator before considering it for live trading.
Open-source script
In true TradingView spirit, the author of this script has published it open-source, so traders can understand and verify it. Cheers to the author! You may use it for free, but reuse of this code in publication is governed by House rules. You can favorite it to use it on a chart.
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