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Updated SMA 50 Derivative
This approach uses calculus concepts:
First Derivative (slope): Rate of change of the SMA → ta.change(sma50)
Second Derivative (acceleration): Rate of change of the slope → ta.change(smaSlope)
1. First Derivative (smaSlope)
Measures: The instantaneous rate of change between the current bar and previous bar
Formula: sma50 - sma50[1]
Interpretation:
> 0 = SMA is rising (uptrend)
< 0 = SMA is falling (downtrend)
= 0 = SMA is flat
2. Second Derivative (smaAcceleration)
Measures: How the slope itself is changing
Formula: smaSlope - smaSlope[1] = (sma50 - sma50[1]) - (sma50[1] - sma50[2])
Interpretation:
> 0 = Slope is increasing (trend is accelerating)
< 0 = Slope is decreasing (trend is decelerating)
= 0 = Slope is constant
**For scalping, very short-term signals**
First Derivative (slope): Rate of change of the SMA → ta.change(sma50)
Second Derivative (acceleration): Rate of change of the slope → ta.change(smaSlope)
1. First Derivative (smaSlope)
Measures: The instantaneous rate of change between the current bar and previous bar
Formula: sma50 - sma50[1]
Interpretation:
> 0 = SMA is rising (uptrend)
< 0 = SMA is falling (downtrend)
= 0 = SMA is flat
2. Second Derivative (smaAcceleration)
Measures: How the slope itself is changing
Formula: smaSlope - smaSlope[1] = (sma50 - sma50[1]) - (sma50[1] - sma50[2])
Interpretation:
> 0 = Slope is increasing (trend is accelerating)
< 0 = Slope is decreasing (trend is decelerating)
= 0 = Slope is constant
**For scalping, very short-term signals**
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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.