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Adaptive ATR Scalper - Instant & Lock Version
Welcome to Adaptive ATR Scalper, a robust, trend-following scalping strategy designed to capture quick momentum bursts while heavily filtering out noise during chop or post-target consolidation.
This strategy combines an ADX-Adaptive ATR trailing stop with a dual-timeframe dynamic (Main Trend + Fast Trigger) and introduces a unique Smart Lock Mechanism to prevent overtrading.
⚡ Key Features
ADX-Adaptive Multiplier
Most ATR-based indicators (like Supertrend) use a fixed multiplier, which fails when market regimes change. This strategy dynamically switches its ATR multiplier based on ADX.
When ADX is rising (strong trending environment), it uses a tighter multiplier (m1) to secure early entries.
When ADX is falling (weakening trend or chop), it automatically widens the multiplier (m2) to prevent getting chopped out.
Dual-Layer Trend Alignment
Main Trend (Thick Line): Acts as the major filter, keeping you on the right side of the macro direction.
Fast Trigger (Thin Line): Captures micro-swings.
An entry only occurs when both trends align in the same direction.
Smart Lock Mechanism (The Anti-Overtrading Shield)
A classic problem with scalping scripts is that after a successful TP (Take Profit) or SL (Stop Loss), the script immediately re-enters the same trend, often leading to losses.
How it works: As soon as a position closes, the strategy enters a Lock State (visualized by a grey background).
How it unlocks: It will not take another trade until either the Main Trend or the Fast Trigger changes direction. This ensures you only trade fresh momentum.
🛠️ Execution & Exit Rules
Entries: Triggered when Main Trend == Fast Trigger and the script is not locked.
Exits: The strategy utilizes a triple-exit matrix for maximum safety:
Dynamic Trend Exit: If the Fast Trigger reverses against the position, it exits immediately to preserve capital.
Fixed Stop Loss (SL): Percentage-based emergency stop.
Fixed Take Profit (TP): Percentage-based target to lock in gains.
📊 Recommended Settings & Assets
Assets: High-liquidity instruments (Crypto majors like BTC/ETH, Forex majors, or Index Futures like Nasdaq/SPY).
Timeframes: Designed primarily for 1m, 3m, 5m, and 15m charts.
Tip: Adjust the SL/TP percentages based on the volatility of your selected asset and timeframe.
Disclaimer: Backtest thoroughly before deploying live. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
This strategy combines an ADX-Adaptive ATR trailing stop with a dual-timeframe dynamic (Main Trend + Fast Trigger) and introduces a unique Smart Lock Mechanism to prevent overtrading.
⚡ Key Features
ADX-Adaptive Multiplier
Most ATR-based indicators (like Supertrend) use a fixed multiplier, which fails when market regimes change. This strategy dynamically switches its ATR multiplier based on ADX.
When ADX is rising (strong trending environment), it uses a tighter multiplier (m1) to secure early entries.
When ADX is falling (weakening trend or chop), it automatically widens the multiplier (m2) to prevent getting chopped out.
Dual-Layer Trend Alignment
Main Trend (Thick Line): Acts as the major filter, keeping you on the right side of the macro direction.
Fast Trigger (Thin Line): Captures micro-swings.
An entry only occurs when both trends align in the same direction.
Smart Lock Mechanism (The Anti-Overtrading Shield)
A classic problem with scalping scripts is that after a successful TP (Take Profit) or SL (Stop Loss), the script immediately re-enters the same trend, often leading to losses.
How it works: As soon as a position closes, the strategy enters a Lock State (visualized by a grey background).
How it unlocks: It will not take another trade until either the Main Trend or the Fast Trigger changes direction. This ensures you only trade fresh momentum.
🛠️ Execution & Exit Rules
Entries: Triggered when Main Trend == Fast Trigger and the script is not locked.
Exits: The strategy utilizes a triple-exit matrix for maximum safety:
Dynamic Trend Exit: If the Fast Trigger reverses against the position, it exits immediately to preserve capital.
Fixed Stop Loss (SL): Percentage-based emergency stop.
Fixed Take Profit (TP): Percentage-based target to lock in gains.
📊 Recommended Settings & Assets
Assets: High-liquidity instruments (Crypto majors like BTC/ETH, Forex majors, or Index Futures like Nasdaq/SPY).
Timeframes: Designed primarily for 1m, 3m, 5m, and 15m charts.
Tip: Adjust the SL/TP percentages based on the volatility of your selected asset and timeframe.
Disclaimer: Backtest thoroughly before deploying live. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Open-source script
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Disclaimer
The information and publications are not meant to be, and do not constitute, financial, investment, trading, or other types of advice or recommendations supplied or endorsed by TradingView. Read more in the Terms of Use.
Open-source script
In true TradingView spirit, the creator of this script has made it open-source, so that traders can review and verify its functionality. Kudos to the author! While you can use it for free, remember that republishing the code is subject to our House Rules.
Disclaimer
The information and publications are not meant to be, and do not constitute, financial, investment, trading, or other types of advice or recommendations supplied or endorsed by TradingView. Read more in the Terms of Use.