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Market Regime Detector [Trend + Volatility] - AI Trading Tech
The Market Regime Detector [Trend + Volatility] indicator classifies market conditions into four distinct regimes by analyzing Trend Strength and Volatility relative to historical averages. It is designed to help traders identify when to apply trend-following strategies versus mean-reversion strategies.
Methodology:
The script combines two standard technical indicators to determine the current state of price action:
Trend Filter (ADX): Uses the Average Directional Index to measure trend strength.
Default Threshold: 25 (Values above 25 indicate a trending market; values below indicate a ranging market).
Volatility Filter (Relative ATR): Compares the current Average True Range (ATR) to a longer-term Simple Moving Average (SMA) of the ATR.
High Volatility: Current ATR > Long-term Average.
Low Volatility: Current ATR < Long-term Average.
The 4 Regimes
The indicator visualizes these states via background colors and a dashboard status panel:
Trending / High Volatility (Green Background):
ADX is > 25 and ATR is above average. Indicates strong directional momentum with expanded range.
Trending / Low Volatility (Blue Background):
ADX is > 25 but ATR is below average. Indicates a steady trend with compressed range (often seen in drifting markets).
Ranging / High Volatility (Red Background):
ADX is < 25 but ATR is above average. Indicates a lack of direction despite wide price swings (choppy/noisy conditions).
Ranging / Low Volatility (Gray Background):
ADX is < 25 and ATR is below average. Indicates consolidation or low activity.
Inputs & Settings
ADX Smoothing: Length for the ADX calculation (Default: 14).
DI Length: Length for the Directional Movement Index (Default: 14).
Trend Threshold: The ADX level used to separate trending from ranging (Default: 25).
ATR Length: Length for the volatility calculation (Default: 14).
Vol Lookback: The lookback period for the historical average ATR (Default: 100).
Usage Notes
Real-time vs. Closing Basis: The dashboard and background update on every tick. For confirmed regime changes, it is recommended to wait for the bar close.
Dashboard: Displays the raw ADX value, Bullish/Bearish directional bias (based on DI+ vs DI-), and current volatility state.
Disclaimer: This tool is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Always manage your risk.
Methodology:
The script combines two standard technical indicators to determine the current state of price action:
Trend Filter (ADX): Uses the Average Directional Index to measure trend strength.
Default Threshold: 25 (Values above 25 indicate a trending market; values below indicate a ranging market).
Volatility Filter (Relative ATR): Compares the current Average True Range (ATR) to a longer-term Simple Moving Average (SMA) of the ATR.
High Volatility: Current ATR > Long-term Average.
Low Volatility: Current ATR < Long-term Average.
The 4 Regimes
The indicator visualizes these states via background colors and a dashboard status panel:
Trending / High Volatility (Green Background):
ADX is > 25 and ATR is above average. Indicates strong directional momentum with expanded range.
Trending / Low Volatility (Blue Background):
ADX is > 25 but ATR is below average. Indicates a steady trend with compressed range (often seen in drifting markets).
Ranging / High Volatility (Red Background):
ADX is < 25 but ATR is above average. Indicates a lack of direction despite wide price swings (choppy/noisy conditions).
Ranging / Low Volatility (Gray Background):
ADX is < 25 and ATR is below average. Indicates consolidation or low activity.
Inputs & Settings
ADX Smoothing: Length for the ADX calculation (Default: 14).
DI Length: Length for the Directional Movement Index (Default: 14).
Trend Threshold: The ADX level used to separate trending from ranging (Default: 25).
ATR Length: Length for the volatility calculation (Default: 14).
Vol Lookback: The lookback period for the historical average ATR (Default: 100).
Usage Notes
Real-time vs. Closing Basis: The dashboard and background update on every tick. For confirmed regime changes, it is recommended to wait for the bar close.
Dashboard: Displays the raw ADX value, Bullish/Bearish directional bias (based on DI+ vs DI-), and current volatility state.
Disclaimer: This tool is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Always manage your risk.
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.
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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.
Purchase our advanced, Pro indicators here: whop.com/ai-trading-tech/
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.