TREND FILTER SETTINGS
Larger-timeframe indicator filters that make sure the EA solely takes entries aligned with the dominant market development, considerably bettering commerce high quality and decreasing counter-trend entries.
Pattern filters use indicators calculated on a larger timeframe than the chart timeframe to find out the general market path. It is best to at all times 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. Nonetheless, word that including extra filters produces fewer however doubtlessly higher-quality indicators — there’s a trade-off between sign frequency and affirmation energy.
MA Pattern 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 section.
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 quick 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 decided. 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 beneath the Gradual MA, the development is Bearish. That is the basic dual-MA crossover development filter.
- Technique 2 — Worth vs Quick MA: If the present value (shut) is above the Quick MA, the development is Bullish. If value is beneath the Quick MA, the development is Bearish. A less complicated and extra reactive filter based mostly on the quicker MA alone.
- Technique 3 — Worth vs Gradual MA: If the present value is above the Gradual MA, the development is Bullish. If value is beneath 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 modifications.
- 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 Worth: The value kind 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 Worth: The value kind used for Gradual MA calculation.
ADX Pattern Filter Settings
Makes use of the Common Directional Index (ADX) indicator on a better timeframe to measure development energy and path. Helps verify that the market is in a trending (not ranging) state earlier than coming 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 Stage parameter.
ADX Timeframe
The timeframe on which the ADX is calculated. Choose a better 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 modifications. Longer durations produce a smoother ADX that displays extra established development states.
ADX Worth Kind
The value kind utilized for ADX calculation — usually Shut value. Choices embody 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 modifications.
ADX Stage
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 with ADX Technique 1 to filter out weak or ranging market circumstances the place ADX-based indicators are much less dependable.
ADX Filter Technique
- Technique 1 — ADX Stage + DI Course: The development is taken into account Bullish solely when the ADX worth is above the ADX Stage AND the +DI (Optimistic Directional Index) is above the -DI (Destructive 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 decided 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 lively even in ranging markets.
RSI Pattern Filter Settings
Makes use of the Relative Power Index (RSI) on a better timeframe to outline development path based mostly on momentum ranges. RSI above or beneath 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 modifications path continuously; longer durations produce a smoother and extra secure development studying.
RSI Utilized Worth
The value kind used for RSI calculation. Choices embody Shut, Open, Excessive, Low, Median, Typical, and Weighted. Shut value is probably the most generally used setting.
RSI Calculation Mode
- Guide: Makes use of the precise RSI Higher Stage and RSI Decrease Stage values offered by the consumer for all threshold comparisons. Absolutely static thresholds appropriate when you have got a particular examined stage in your technique.
- Auto: Mechanically calculates the complementary decrease/higher stage based mostly on the offered worth. For instance, if the Higher Stage is 60, the Auto mode calculates the Decrease Stage 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 vary.
RSI Higher Stage
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 indicators bearish bias; in Technique 2, it indicators bullish momentum.
RSI Decrease Stage
The RSI worth beneath 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 beneath this stage indicators bullish bias; in Technique 2, it indicators bearish momentum.
RSI Filter Technique
- Technique 1 — Imply Reversion: When RSI is beneath 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 (robust upward momentum). When RSI is beneath the decrease stage, the market is Bearish (robust downward momentum). Finest for trend-following methods the place RSI extremes verify development continuation.
MACD Pattern Filter Settings
Makes use of the Transferring Common Convergence Divergence (MACD) indicator on a better 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 offers broader development context and reduces false indicators from short-term value noise.
MACD Quick Interval
The quick EMA interval utilized in MACD calculation. The MACD line is computed because the distinction between the quick and gradual EMAs. The usual worth is 12. A smaller worth makes the MACD extra delicate to latest value actions.
MACD Lengthy Interval
The gradual EMA interval utilized in MACD calculation. The usual worth is 26. A bigger worth offers the baseline for measuring divergence from the quicker EMA. The hole between quick and gradual 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 Worth
The value kind used for MACD’s underlying EMA calculations. Shut value is normal, however different sorts (Open, Excessive, Low, Median, Typical, Weighted) will be chosen for personalized 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 beneath 0, the development is Bearish. This can be a easy and strong development path filter based mostly on the elemental 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 beneath the Sign line, the development is Bearish. This can be a extra reactive filter that responds quicker to development modifications utilizing the crossover between MACD and its sign.
Parabolic SAR Pattern Filter Settings
Makes use of the Parabolic SAR (Cease and Reverse) indicator on a better timeframe to establish development path. The SAR dot place relative to cost offers a transparent visible and computational indication of the present development.
Allow SAR Pattern 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 a better timeframe than the chart’s present timeframe to make use of it as a development context filter relatively 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 worth 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 carefully throughout prolonged trending strikes.
SAR Filter Technique
- Technique 1 — Worth vs SAR Place: When value is above the SAR dot (SAR is beneath value), the development is Bullish. When value is beneath the SAR dot (SAR is above value), the development is Bearish. That is the commonest and simple SAR interpretation.
- Technique 2 — SAR Flip Course: The development path is decided by the newest SAR flip (reversal). When SAR flips from above value to beneath value, the development turns into Bullish. When SAR flips from beneath value to above value, the development turns into Bearish. This technique reacts particularly to development change moments relatively than the present SAR place.
