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SuperTrend

Classic trend atr stop-loss classic breakout

Trend-following indicator that combines ATR for volatility bands to identify the primary market direction.

Usage

Use as a primary trend-following indicator and dynamic stop-loss. A SuperTrend flip from bearish to bullish (or vice versa) provides a clear, rule-based entry and exit signal.

Background

SuperTrend computes upper and lower ATR-based bands around the midpoint of each bar. The active line flips from upper to lower (and vice versa) only when price closes beyond the band, providing a clean directional bias and a trailing stop level in one indicator. — TradingView Community

Parameters

  • period (default: 10): ATR length
  • multiplier (default: 3.0): ATR multiplier

Formula

\[ \text{SuperTrend} = \begin{cases} \text{LowerBand} & \text{if trend is up} \\ \text{UpperBand} & \text{if trend is down} \end{cases} \]

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