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Median Price (MEDPRICE)

Classic price-transform classic midpoint

The midpoint between the High and Low prices for a given period.

Usage

Use to identify the central tendency of a bar’s range. It is the basis for many oscillators and trend-following indicators like the Bill Williams Alligator.

Background

Median Price represents the 50% retracement level of the current period’s range. By focusing on the High-Low midpoint, it removes the ‘bias’ of the closing price, which can often be manipulated by end-of-day positioning. — TA-Lib Documentation

Formula

[ MEDPRICE = \frac{High + Low}{2} ]

Source