TREND FILTER SETTINGS
Increased-timeframe indicator filters that make sure the EA solely takes entries aligned with the dominant market development, considerably enhancing commerce high quality and lowering counter-trend entries.
Development filters use indicators calculated on a larger timeframe than the chart timeframe to find out the general market path. It is best to all the time choose a timeframe completely different from and better than the chart’s present timeframe for significant development affirmation. A number of development filters will be enabled concurrently and all enabled filters should agree on path earlier than a commerce is taken. Nevertheless, be aware that including extra filters produces fewer however probably higher-quality alerts — there’s a trade-off between sign frequency and affirmation energy.
MA Development Filter Settings
Makes use of one or two Transferring Averages to find out the higher-timeframe development path. The connection between value and the MAs, or between the 2 MAs, defines whether or not the market is in a bullish or bearish part.
Allow MA Filter
Boolean toggle to allow or disable the Transferring Common development filter. When enabled, the EA will solely open lengthy trades when the MA filter signifies a bullish development, and solely open brief trades when it signifies a bearish development. Trades conflicting with the MA development path are blocked.
MA Filter Technique
Defines how the MA development path is set. Three methods can be found:
- Technique 1 — Quick MA vs Gradual MA Cross: If the Quick MA is above the Gradual MA, the development is taken into account Bullish. If the Quick MA is under the Gradual MA, the development is Bearish. That is the traditional dual-MA crossover development filter.
- Technique 2 — Value vs Quick MA: If the present value (shut) is above the Quick MA, the development is Bullish. If value is under the Quick MA, the development is Bearish. An easier and extra reactive filter based mostly on the quicker MA alone.
- Technique 3 — Value vs Gradual MA: If the present value is above the Gradual MA, the development is Bullish. If value is under the Gradual MA, the development is Bearish. A smoother and fewer reactive filter that focuses on the long-term MA.
Quick MA Settings (MA1)
- Quick MA Timeframe: The timeframe on which the Quick MA is calculated. Choose a timeframe larger than the present chart timeframe for real development filtering (e.g., if the chart is M15, use H1 or H4).
- Quick MA Mode: The Transferring Common calculation technique — SMA (Easy), EMA (Exponential), SMMA (Smoothed), or LWMA (Linear Weighted).
- Quick MA Interval: The variety of bars used to calculate the Quick MA. A smaller interval makes the MA extra reactive to latest value adjustments.
- Quick MA Shift: Variety of bars to shift the MA ahead or backward on the chart. 0 means no shift (present bar alignment).
- Quick Utilized Value: The value sort used for MA calculation — Shut, Open, Excessive, Low, Median, Typical, or Weighted value.
Gradual MA Settings (MA2)
- Gradual MA Timeframe: The timeframe on which the Gradual MA is calculated. Ought to usually match or be larger than the Quick MA timeframe for consistency.
- Gradual MA Mode: The Transferring Common calculation technique.
- Gradual MA Interval: The variety of bars used to calculate the Gradual MA. A bigger interval makes the Gradual MA smoother and fewer reactive, representing the longer-term development.
- Gradual MA Shift: Variety of bars to shift the MA.
- Gradual Utilized Value: The value sort used for Gradual MA calculation.
ADX Development Filter Settings
Makes use of the Common Directional Index (ADX) indicator on the next timeframe to measure development energy and path. Helps affirm that the market is in a trending (not ranging) state earlier than getting into a commerce.
Allow ADX Filter
Boolean toggle to allow or disable the ADX development filter. When enabled, the EA will solely take entries that align with the ADX development path and, optionally, meet the required ADX energy threshold outlined by the ADX Degree parameter.
ADX Timeframe
The timeframe on which the ADX is calculated. Choose the next timeframe than your chart timeframe to seize the broader development context. For instance, if buying and selling on M15, think about using H1 or H4 ADX for development path.
ADX Interval
The variety of bars used for ADX calculation. Shorter durations (e.g., 8) make ADX extra delicate and reactive to development adjustments. Longer durations produce a smoother ADX that displays extra established development states.
ADX Value Sort
The value sort utilized for ADX calculation — usually Shut value. Choices embrace Shut, Open, Excessive, Low, Median, Typical, and Weighted.
ADX MA Mode
The Transferring Common smoothing technique used internally by the ADX calculation (SMA, EMA, SMMA, or LWMA). This impacts how rapidly the ADX reacts to development adjustments.
ADX Degree
The minimal ADX worth required to contemplate the market as trending. A typical threshold is 20 — readings above 20 point out a trending market. Used along side ADX Technique 1 to filter out weak or ranging market circumstances the place ADX-based alerts are much less dependable.
ADX Filter Technique
- Technique 1 — ADX Degree + DI Course: The development is taken into account Bullish solely when the ADX worth is above the ADX Degree AND the +DI (Optimistic Directional Index) is above the -DI (Unfavorable Directional Index). Bearish when ADX is above stage and -DI is above +DI. This ensures the market is each trending strongly and within the right path.
- Technique 2 — DI Course Solely: The development is set solely by which directional index is dominant — Bullish if +DI is above -DI, Bearish if -DI is above +DI. The ADX stage threshold is ignored, making this technique energetic even in ranging markets.
RSI Development Filter Settings
Makes use of the Relative Power Index (RSI) on the next timeframe to outline development path based mostly on momentum ranges. RSI above or under outlined threshold ranges signifies bullish or bearish bias.
Allow RSI Filter
Boolean toggle to allow or disable the RSI development filter. When enabled, the EA solely enters trades that align with the RSI-defined higher-timeframe development path.
RSI Timeframe
The timeframe on which the RSI is calculated for development dedication. Select a timeframe larger than your chart’s present timeframe for significant development sign filtering.
RSI Interval
The variety of bars used within the RSI calculation. The usual interval is 14. Shorter durations create a extra unstable RSI that adjustments path ceaselessly; longer durations produce a smoother and extra secure development studying.
RSI Utilized Value
The value sort used for RSI calculation. Choices embrace Shut, Open, Excessive, Low, Median, Typical, and Weighted. Shut value is essentially the most generally used setting.
RSI Calculation Mode
- Guide: Makes use of the precise RSI Higher Degree and RSI Decrease Degree values supplied by the person for all threshold comparisons. Totally static thresholds appropriate when you could have a selected examined stage in your technique.
- Auto: Routinely calculates the complementary decrease/higher stage based mostly on the supplied worth. For instance, if the Higher Degree is 60, the Auto mode calculates the Decrease Degree as 100 – 60 = 40. This ensures symmetric thresholds with out handbook enter and is especially helpful throughout backtesting optimization the place just one parameter wants to alter.
RSI Higher Degree
The RSI worth above which the market is taken into account to be in a bearish or overbought state (relying on technique). Usually set round 60–70. In Technique 1, RSI crossing above this stage alerts bearish bias; in Technique 2, it alerts bullish momentum.
RSI Decrease Degree
The RSI worth under which the market is taken into account to be in a bullish or oversold state (relying on technique). Usually set round 30–40. In Technique 1, RSI under this stage alerts bullish bias; in Technique 2, it alerts bearish momentum.
RSI Filter Technique
- Technique 1 — Imply Reversion: When RSI is under the decrease stage, the market is taken into account Bullish (oversold/bouncing). When RSI is above the higher stage, the market is taken into account Bearish (overbought/reversing). Finest for range-bound or mean-reverting circumstances.
- Technique 2 — Momentum: When RSI is above the higher stage, the market is Bullish (sturdy upward momentum). When RSI is under the decrease stage, the market is Bearish (sturdy downward momentum). Finest for trend-following methods the place RSI extremes affirm development continuation.
MACD Development Filter Settings
Makes use of the Transferring Common Convergence Divergence (MACD) indicator on the next timeframe to find out development path based mostly on the MACD line’s place relative to zero or its sign line.
Allow MACD Filter
Boolean toggle to allow or disable the MACD development filter. When enabled, the EA solely enters trades within the path confirmed by the MACD on the configured larger timeframe.
MACD Timeframe
The timeframe on which the MACD is calculated for development filtering. A better timeframe than the chart timeframe gives broader development context and reduces false alerts from short-term value noise.
MACD Brief Interval
The quick EMA interval utilized in MACD calculation. The MACD line is computed because the distinction between the quick and sluggish EMAs. The usual worth is 12. A smaller worth makes the MACD extra delicate to latest value actions.
MACD Lengthy Interval
The sluggish EMA interval utilized in MACD calculation. The usual worth is 26. A bigger worth gives the baseline for measuring divergence from the quicker EMA. The hole between quick and sluggish durations determines MACD sensitivity.
MACD Sign Interval
The EMA interval utilized to the MACD line to supply the sign line. The usual worth is 9. The sign line smooths the MACD values and is utilized in Technique 2 for crossover-based development detection.
MACD Utilized Value
The value sort used for MACD’s underlying EMA calculations. Shut value is customary, however different sorts (Open, Excessive, Low, Median, Typical, Weighted) will be chosen for custom-made sensitivity.
MACD Filter Technique
- Technique 1 — MACD vs Zero Line: When the MACD line is above 0, the development is Bullish. When the MACD line is under 0, the development is Bearish. It is a easy and sturdy development path filter based mostly on the basic interpretation of MACD.
- Technique 2 — MACD vs Sign Line: When the MACD line is above the Sign line, the development is Bullish. When the MACD line is under the Sign line, the development is Bearish. It is a extra reactive filter that responds quicker to development adjustments utilizing the crossover between MACD and its sign.
Parabolic SAR Development Filter Settings
Makes use of the Parabolic SAR (Cease and Reverse) indicator on the next timeframe to determine development path. The SAR dot place relative to cost gives a transparent visible and computational indication of the present development.
Allow SAR Development Filter
Boolean toggle to allow or disable the Parabolic SAR development filter. When enabled, the EA solely enters trades within the path confirmed by the SAR place or path on the configured larger timeframe.
SAR Timeframe
The timeframe on which the Parabolic SAR is calculated. Choose the next timeframe than the chart’s present timeframe to make use of it as a development context filter fairly than an entry sign. For instance, if buying and selling on M15, use H1 or H4 SAR for development path.
SAR Step
The acceleration issue step for the Parabolic SAR calculation. The usual worth is 0.02. This defines how rapidly the SAR dot accelerates towards the value because the development continues. A smaller step produces a SAR that follows value extra slowly (fewer reversals); a bigger step produces a extra reactive SAR.
SAR Most
The utmost acceleration issue for the Parabolic SAR. The usual worth is 0.2. This caps how rapidly the SAR acceleration issue can develop, stopping the SAR from hugging value too intently throughout prolonged trending strikes.
SAR Filter Technique
- Technique 1 — Value vs SAR Place: When value is above the SAR dot (SAR is under value), the development is Bullish. When value is under the SAR dot (SAR is above value), the development is Bearish. That is the most typical and simple SAR interpretation.
- Technique 2 — SAR Flip Course: The development path is set by the latest SAR flip (reversal). When SAR flips from above value to under value, the development turns into Bullish. When SAR flips from under value to above value, the development turns into Bearish. This technique reacts particularly to development change moments fairly than the present SAR place.
