OPEN-SOURCE SCRIPT
Updated 4C ATR w/ Reference Line
The 4C ATR is a simple indicator that plots a horizontal line on the ATR indicator, which can be used as a minimum or maximum reference value.
Some trading setups have specific criteria that require a minimum ATR on a certain timeframe for the instrument to be playable. The horizontal line is useful as a quick visual reference, and can be adjusted to any specific level for any timeframe. If the ATR dips below the horizontal line, the trader can quickly see that the ATR is below the minimum criteria, and should not trade that instrument (based on their personal trade criteria).
This indicator also features a color change of the ATR line based on trend direction. If the ATR is trending up, it is painted blue, and if it starts to trend down, it is painted red. It uses a hidden simple moving average of the ATR, and the slope direction of the moving average paints the ATR line. The moving average length can be adjusted, and is set at a length of 8 for default. The ATR is set at a default value of 14.
Parts of this script used the default/stock Tradingview ATR indicator to build off of.
Some trading setups have specific criteria that require a minimum ATR on a certain timeframe for the instrument to be playable. The horizontal line is useful as a quick visual reference, and can be adjusted to any specific level for any timeframe. If the ATR dips below the horizontal line, the trader can quickly see that the ATR is below the minimum criteria, and should not trade that instrument (based on their personal trade criteria).
This indicator also features a color change of the ATR line based on trend direction. If the ATR is trending up, it is painted blue, and if it starts to trend down, it is painted red. It uses a hidden simple moving average of the ATR, and the slope direction of the moving average paints the ATR line. The moving average length can be adjusted, and is set at a length of 8 for default. The ATR is set at a default value of 14.
Parts of this script used the default/stock Tradingview ATR indicator to build off of.
Release Notes
12/2/22Small update to add ability to Show or Hide the ATR Reference Line
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.