OPEN-SOURCE SCRIPT
Trend Following
Trend Following is a visual trend-tracking indicator built on multiple exponential moving averages (EMAs) and market-context confirmation.
The indicator combines:
Slow EMA (50) to define the primary trend
Fast EMA (20) for intermediate trend alignment
Fastest EMA (9) for timing and sensitivity
200 SMA as a long-term structural reference
The moving averages change color dynamically:
Green when the MA is rising and price is above it (healthy trend)
Red when the MA is falling and price is below it (downtrend)
Yellow during transition phases, consolidation, or loss of momentum
The chart background is also color-coded to highlight the market regime:
Green → bullish bias (trend continuation)
Red → bearish bias
Black → conflict, correction, or consolidation zones (avoid aggressive entries)
Additionally, the script includes:
Logic for identifying low-wick candles, indicating directional strength
Volume confirmation using a 21-period volume moving average
📌 Indicator purpose:
To help traders stay aligned with the dominant trend, avoid low-probability environments, and improve timing on pullbacks and continuation moves.
📈 Best suited for:
Trend following
Swing trading
Position trading
Market context and trend confirmation before technical setups
⚠️ This indicator does not generate automated signals. It is designed as a context and confirmation tool and should be used alongside proper risk management and a well-defined trading strategy.
The indicator combines:
Slow EMA (50) to define the primary trend
Fast EMA (20) for intermediate trend alignment
Fastest EMA (9) for timing and sensitivity
200 SMA as a long-term structural reference
The moving averages change color dynamically:
Green when the MA is rising and price is above it (healthy trend)
Red when the MA is falling and price is below it (downtrend)
Yellow during transition phases, consolidation, or loss of momentum
The chart background is also color-coded to highlight the market regime:
Green → bullish bias (trend continuation)
Red → bearish bias
Black → conflict, correction, or consolidation zones (avoid aggressive entries)
Additionally, the script includes:
Logic for identifying low-wick candles, indicating directional strength
Volume confirmation using a 21-period volume moving average
📌 Indicator purpose:
To help traders stay aligned with the dominant trend, avoid low-probability environments, and improve timing on pullbacks and continuation moves.
📈 Best suited for:
Trend following
Swing trading
Position trading
Market context and trend confirmation before technical setups
⚠️ This indicator does not generate automated signals. It is designed as a context and confirmation tool and should be used alongside proper risk management and a well-defined trading strategy.
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.
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.