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Welles Wilders MAs - MTF
Welles Wilder Moving Averages - Multi-Timeframe (MTF)
This indicator displays Welles Wilder's Smoothed Moving Averages calculated from a higher timeframe of your choice, allowing you to view longer-term trend data on lower timeframe charts (such as tick charts, second charts, or any intraday timeframe).
KEY FEATURES:
• Multi-Timeframe Capability: Plot moving averages from any timeframe (default: 5 minutes) on your current chart
• Four Trend Layers: Short (34), Medium (72), Medium Extension (89), and Long (144) period moving averages
• Welles Wilder Smoothing: Uses the original Welles Wilder moving average formula for smoother, less reactive trend lines
• Flexible Coloring Options: Choose between price-based coloring or MA crossover-based coloring
• Visual Trend Zones: Shaded areas between moving averages help identify trend strength and direction
• Customizable: Adjust all periods, colors, and the source timeframe to fit your trading style
IDEAL FOR:
• Tick chart traders who want to see higher timeframe trends
• Day traders needing multi-timeframe analysis on a single chart
• Traders using range bars, Renko, or other non-time-based charts
• Anyone wanting to filter trades based on higher timeframe moving average trends
HOW TO USE:
1. Add the indicator to your chart
2. Set your preferred timeframe in the settings (default is 5 minutes)
3. Adjust MA periods and colors to your preference
4. Use the MA crossovers and price position relative to the MAs to identify trend direction and potential entry/exit points
The Welles Wilder MA is a type of exponential moving average that provides smooth trend-following capabilities with less whipsaw than traditional moving averages.
This indicator displays Welles Wilder's Smoothed Moving Averages calculated from a higher timeframe of your choice, allowing you to view longer-term trend data on lower timeframe charts (such as tick charts, second charts, or any intraday timeframe).
KEY FEATURES:
• Multi-Timeframe Capability: Plot moving averages from any timeframe (default: 5 minutes) on your current chart
• Four Trend Layers: Short (34), Medium (72), Medium Extension (89), and Long (144) period moving averages
• Welles Wilder Smoothing: Uses the original Welles Wilder moving average formula for smoother, less reactive trend lines
• Flexible Coloring Options: Choose between price-based coloring or MA crossover-based coloring
• Visual Trend Zones: Shaded areas between moving averages help identify trend strength and direction
• Customizable: Adjust all periods, colors, and the source timeframe to fit your trading style
IDEAL FOR:
• Tick chart traders who want to see higher timeframe trends
• Day traders needing multi-timeframe analysis on a single chart
• Traders using range bars, Renko, or other non-time-based charts
• Anyone wanting to filter trades based on higher timeframe moving average trends
HOW TO USE:
1. Add the indicator to your chart
2. Set your preferred timeframe in the settings (default is 5 minutes)
3. Adjust MA periods and colors to your preference
4. Use the MA crossovers and price position relative to the MAs to identify trend direction and potential entry/exit points
The Welles Wilder MA is a type of exponential moving average that provides smooth trend-following capabilities with less whipsaw than traditional moving averages.
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.