Bar Force is a bar strength analysis indicator designed to help traders quickly identify moments of volatility expansion and market momentum.
The indicator automatically classifies each bar based on its relative strength compared to previous bars, displaying a numerical value directly on the chart. This makes it easy to spot weak, average, or extremely strong candles within the recent market context.
The Full Version provides complete control over the analysis parameters, allowing traders to adapt the indicator to different markets, timeframes, and trading styles.
Key Features
✔ Automatic bar strength classification
✔ Based on recent market volatility
✔ Direct chart display for quick visual analysis
✔ Ideal for Price Action, Breakout, and Momentum trading
Configurable Parameters
The full version offers complete customization.
Bar measurement type
Users can choose how the strength of each bar is calculated:
- Full Range – uses the total range of the candle (High – Low)
- Body Only – uses only the candle body (Open – Close)
This allows the indicator to be used for both volatility analysis and directional strength analysis.
Monitoring range
Defines how many previous bars are used to calculate the average market strength.
Examples:
- 50 bars
- 100 bars
- 200 bars
This allows the indicator to adapt to different market conditions.
Number of bars displayed
Traders can choose how many recent bars will display the strength classification on the chart.
Examples:
- last 5 bars
- last 20 bars
- or the entire history
Strength scale
Defines how many levels of classification are used.
Examples:
- scale from 1 to 3
- scale from 1 to 5
- or a custom range
Maximum level filter
Option to display only bars that reach the maximum strength level, making it easier to identify strong momentum events.
Visual customization
Users can also adjust:
- text color
- text size
allowing the indicator to match their chart layout.
Who is this indicator for?
- Price Action traders
- Breakout traders
- Traders looking to identify momentum and volatility expansion
Bar Force transforms visual candle analysis into an objective strength classification, helping traders quickly identify potential opportunities in the market.

