OPEN-SOURCE SCRIPT
Updated Market Regime - Ranging or Trending
This is a Trend Analysis oscillator which tracks the overall trend strength.
It shows clearly whether the market is in a consolidation range or is trending.
The oscillator is "directionless", i.e. intentionally doesn't show whether it's an uptrend or downtrend - just the strength on a 0-100 scale.
** Detection Methods **
Select between one of three detection methods:
The background colour is set according to the plot value:
** How to Trade **
Use as additional confirmation on the signals provided by other indicators or strategies. When the other indicator has historically shown Buy or Sell levels/signals, note the market regime on that bar and how well the trade performed.
It shows clearly whether the market is in a consolidation range or is trending.
The oscillator is "directionless", i.e. intentionally doesn't show whether it's an uptrend or downtrend - just the strength on a 0-100 scale.
** Detection Methods **
Select between one of three detection methods:
- Average Directional Movement Index (ADX)
- Choppiness Index (Fractal)
- Efficiency Ratio
The background colour is set according to the plot value:
- When the market is ranging, the background doesn't change.
- When the market is trending (up or down), the background begins to change, with the colour turning progressively more opaque the stronger the trend.
** How to Trade **
Use as additional confirmation on the signals provided by other indicators or strategies. When the other indicator has historically shown Buy or Sell levels/signals, note the market regime on that bar and how well the trade performed.
Release Notes
Fixed the Choppiness Index plot.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.
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.