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Updated ADX with 20 Threshold
I wanted an ADX with a threshold line so I created an indicator.
ADX (20 Threshold) Cheat-Sheet
Purpose: Filter trades by trend strength.
Indicator: ADX (derived from DMI) with optional +DI/−DI lines.
Key Rules:
ADX > 20: Trend is strong → trade OK
ADX < 20: Trend is weak/choppy → avoid trades
Optional +DI / −DI: Shows momentum direction
HTF Use: Stable trend confirmation
LTF Use: Optional filter with EMA slope for entries
Tips:
Combine with EMAs or MACD for directional bias.
ADX does not indicate direction, only strength.
Best used to avoid low-probability trades in sideways markets.
ADX (20 Threshold) Cheat-Sheet
Purpose: Filter trades by trend strength.
Indicator: ADX (derived from DMI) with optional +DI/−DI lines.
Key Rules:
ADX > 20: Trend is strong → trade OK
ADX < 20: Trend is weak/choppy → avoid trades
Optional +DI / −DI: Shows momentum direction
HTF Use: Stable trend confirmation
LTF Use: Optional filter with EMA slope for entries
Tips:
Combine with EMAs or MACD for directional bias.
ADX does not indicate direction, only strength.
Best used to avoid low-probability trades in sideways markets.
Release Notes
Added name Simon20centRelease Notes
✅ Changes made:Added threshold2 for 40.
Added a new hline for 40 with a different color (orange).
Background now optionally highlights if ADX exceeds 40.
Release Notes
ADDED: Separate lengths for DMI and ADX
You now have two independent inputs:
DMI Length → controls +DI and -DI smoothing
ADX Length → controls ADX smoothing
This gives you more flexibility and precision.
Manual DMI Calculation
Replaced ta.dmi() with a custom DMI calculation so DI and ADX can use different lengths.
Open-source script
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Disclaimer
The information and publications are not meant to be, and do not constitute, financial, investment, trading, or other types of advice or recommendations supplied or endorsed by TradingView. Read more in the Terms of Use.
Open-source script
In true TradingView spirit, the creator of this script has made it open-source, so that traders can review and verify its functionality. Kudos to the author! While you can use it for free, remember that republishing the code is subject to our House Rules.
Disclaimer
The information and publications are not meant to be, and do not constitute, financial, investment, trading, or other types of advice or recommendations supplied or endorsed by TradingView. Read more in the Terms of Use.