Trend & ADX by Gideon for Indian MarketsThis indicator is designed to help traders **identify strong trends** using the **Kalman Filter** and **ADX** (Average Directional Index). It provides **Buy/Sell signals** based on trend direction and ADX strength. I wanted to create something for Indian markets since there are not much available.
In a nut-shell:
✅ **Buy when the Kalman Filter turns green, and ADX is strong.
❌ **Sell when the Kalman Filter turns red, and ADX is strong.
📌 **Ignore signals if ADX is weak (below threshold).
📊 Use on 5-minute timeframes for intraday trading.
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1. Understanding the Indicator Components**
- **Green Line:** Indicates an **uptrend**.
- **Red Line:** Indicates a **downtrend**.
- The **line color change** signals a potential **trend reversal**.
**ADX Strength Filter**
- The **ADX (orange line)** measures trend strength.
- The **blue horizontal line** marks the **ADX threshold** (default: 20).
- A **Buy/Sell signal is only valid if ADX is above the threshold**, ensuring a strong trend.
**Buy & Sell Signals**
- **Buy Signal (Green Up Arrow)**
- Appears **one candle before** the Kalman line turns green.
- ADX must be **above the threshold** (default: 20).
- Suggests entering a **long position**.
- **Sell Signal (Red Down Arrow)**
- Appears **one candle before** the Kalman line turns red.
- ADX must be **above the threshold** (default: 20).
- Suggests entering a **short position**.
2. Best Settings for 5-Minute Timeframe**
For day trading on the **5-minute chart**, the following settings work best:
- **Kalman Filter Length:** `50`
- **Process Noise (Q):** `0.1`
- **Measurement Noise (R):** `0.01`
- **ADX Length:** `14`
- **ADX Threshold:** `20`
- **(Increase to 25-30 for more reliable signals in volatile markets)**
3. How to Trade with This Indicator**
**Entry Rules**
✅ **Buy Entry**
- Wait for a **green arrow (Buy Signal).
- Kalman Line must **turn green**.
- ADX must be **above the threshold** (strong trend confirmed).
- Enter a **long position** on the next candle.
❌ **Sell Entry**
- Wait for a **red arrow (Sell Signal).
- Kalman Line must **turn red**.
- ADX must be **above the threshold** (strong trend confirmed).
- Enter a **short position** on the next candle.
**Exit & Risk Management**
📌 **Stop Loss**:
- Place stop-loss **below the previous swing low** (for buys) or **above the previous swing high** (for sells).
📌 **Take Profit:
- Use a **Risk:Reward Ratio of 1:2 or 1:3.
- Exit when the **Kalman Filter color changes** (opposite trend signal).
📌 **Avoid Weak Trends**:
- **No trades when ADX is below the threshold** (low trend strength).
4. Additional Tips
- Works best on **liquid assets** like **Bank Nifty, Nifty 50, and large-cap stocks**.
- **Avoid ranging markets** with low ADX values (<20).
- Use alongside **volume analysis and support/resistance levels** for confirmation.
- Experiment with **ADX Threshold (increase for stronger signals, decrease for more trades).**
Best of Luck traders ! 🚀
