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Outlier Resistant Moving Average
Outlier Resistant Moving Average (ORMA) | MisinkoMaster
Outlier Resistant Moving Average (ORMA) is a trend-following moving average designed to reduce the impact of abnormal price spikes while preserving responsiveness to real market moves. The goal is to provide a smoother and more stable trend reference that remains usable even during volatile or erratic price behavior.
Unlike traditional moving averages that react strongly to sudden price shocks, ORMA adapts its behavior to volatility conditions, helping traders follow trends without being constantly misled by temporary price extremes.
Key Features
Moving average designed to resist distortion from price outliers
Adaptive smoothing behavior that reacts to volatility conditions
Optional ATR-based dynamic bands for trend confirmation
Multiple moving average types supported as the calculation base
Flexible trend detection logic options
Automatic trend coloring and signal labeling
Candle coloring for intuitive trend visualization
How It Works
ORMA builds upon a selectable base moving average and modifies its behavior to reduce the influence of abnormal price movements. Instead of reacting equally to all price changes, the calculation adjusts its responsiveness according to changing volatility conditions.
When market volatility expands, the indicator becomes more conservative, preventing sudden spikes from distorting the average. During calmer conditions, responsiveness increases, allowing the average to track price action more closely.
Optional ATR-based bands can be applied around the average, allowing traders to use band breakouts as confirmation of trend strength rather than relying solely on slope changes.
The result is a moving average that remains stable in noisy markets while still adapting during real trend movements.
Inputs Overview
Source — Selects the price source used in calculations
Moving Average Length — Controls smoothing and calculation sensitivity
ATR Length — Controls volatility measurement used for adaptive behavior
Base Moving Average — Selects which MA type forms the calculation foundation
Trend Logic — Determines whether trend is detected via crossover, slope change, or both
Use ATR Bands — Enables or disables dynamic ATR bands
ATR Factor — Controls band distance from the average
ALMA Offset & Sigma — Parameters used only when ALMA smoothing is selected
Floored Offset — Optional ALMA configuration affecting smoothing behavior
Usage Notes
Useful for filtering noise during volatile or choppy markets
ATR bands can help confirm stronger breakouts or trend continuation
Trend logic modes allow adaptation to different trading styles
Suitable for swing trading, trend-following, and position trading approaches
Can act as dynamic support or resistance in trending markets
Works well when combined with momentum or volume confirmation tools
Summary
Outlier Resistant Moving Average offers a volatility-aware trend reference that helps traders remain aligned with broader price movement while minimizing disruptions from sudden price spikes. It is especially useful for traders seeking smoother trend identification without sacrificing adaptability.
Outlier Resistant Moving Average (ORMA) is a trend-following moving average designed to reduce the impact of abnormal price spikes while preserving responsiveness to real market moves. The goal is to provide a smoother and more stable trend reference that remains usable even during volatile or erratic price behavior.
Unlike traditional moving averages that react strongly to sudden price shocks, ORMA adapts its behavior to volatility conditions, helping traders follow trends without being constantly misled by temporary price extremes.
Key Features
Moving average designed to resist distortion from price outliers
Adaptive smoothing behavior that reacts to volatility conditions
Optional ATR-based dynamic bands for trend confirmation
Multiple moving average types supported as the calculation base
Flexible trend detection logic options
Automatic trend coloring and signal labeling
Candle coloring for intuitive trend visualization
How It Works
ORMA builds upon a selectable base moving average and modifies its behavior to reduce the influence of abnormal price movements. Instead of reacting equally to all price changes, the calculation adjusts its responsiveness according to changing volatility conditions.
When market volatility expands, the indicator becomes more conservative, preventing sudden spikes from distorting the average. During calmer conditions, responsiveness increases, allowing the average to track price action more closely.
Optional ATR-based bands can be applied around the average, allowing traders to use band breakouts as confirmation of trend strength rather than relying solely on slope changes.
The result is a moving average that remains stable in noisy markets while still adapting during real trend movements.
Inputs Overview
Source — Selects the price source used in calculations
Moving Average Length — Controls smoothing and calculation sensitivity
ATR Length — Controls volatility measurement used for adaptive behavior
Base Moving Average — Selects which MA type forms the calculation foundation
Trend Logic — Determines whether trend is detected via crossover, slope change, or both
Use ATR Bands — Enables or disables dynamic ATR bands
ATR Factor — Controls band distance from the average
ALMA Offset & Sigma — Parameters used only when ALMA smoothing is selected
Floored Offset — Optional ALMA configuration affecting smoothing behavior
Usage Notes
Useful for filtering noise during volatile or choppy markets
ATR bands can help confirm stronger breakouts or trend continuation
Trend logic modes allow adaptation to different trading styles
Suitable for swing trading, trend-following, and position trading approaches
Can act as dynamic support or resistance in trending markets
Works well when combined with momentum or volume confirmation tools
Summary
Outlier Resistant Moving Average offers a volatility-aware trend reference that helps traders remain aligned with broader price movement while minimizing disruptions from sudden price spikes. It is especially useful for traders seeking smoother trend identification without sacrificing adaptability.
Open-source script
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"Better to take a step back, than to stand stuck forever."
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.
"Better to take a step back, than to stand stuck forever."
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.