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Indicator
Version 1.0, Jul 2025
Windows, Mac
5.0
Reviews: 1
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Since 03/10/2024
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Trailing Smart Algorithm

https://chartshots.spotware.com/c/69f0f1d89000b

Incorporates mathematical algorithms 🧠 specifically designed to consistently track price in any market condition 🌐.
Its calculation structure ensures the trendline always stays synchronized with price movements, avoiding the typical lag of traditional indicators ⏳.

Unlike conventional algorithms, this system uses precise volatility measurements 📊 and applies automatic adjustments ⚙️ that guarantee optimal tracking. Its internal calculations are built to deliver an accurate representation of market direction, maintaining precision during both rapid moves ⚡ and gradual trend development 🕊️.

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💡 How Does It Work?

The indicator operates using an adaptive step system that moves in the direction of the dominant trend.
It is based on three main components:

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1️⃣ Trend Change Detection
The system continuously monitors price to detect significant movements exceeding a specific threshold (Impulse Trigger 🎯).
When the price moves far enough from the current trendline, the indicator recognizes a potential direction change and repositions its main line.


2️⃣ Dynamic Trailing
Once direction is set, the trendline moves step by step 🪜 in the same direction as the market.
Each step is calculated based on current volatility (ATR 📈):
• In more volatile markets, steps are larger 🌊
• In quieter markets, steps are smaller 🌿


3️⃣ Volatility Channel
A channel forms around the main line (upper and lower bands) representing the normal volatility zone 📉📈.
This channel helps identify whether price is behaving within normal parameters or making extreme moves 🚨.


📏 Volatility Channel

Upper Band: Upper limit of the volatility channel
Lower Band: Lower limit of the volatility channel


✨ Retest Signals

Cyan Stars 🌟: Price touches or crosses the lower band during an uptrend
Magenta Stars ⭐: Price touches or crosses the upper band during a downtrend


⚙️ Parameter Settings

🔹 Main Parameters

Impulse Trigger (default value: 4)
What does it do?
Determines the sensitivity to detect trend changes. It’s the ATR multiplier defining how much price must move to trigger a direction change.

Impact when modified:
Higher values (5–8):

  • More resistant to trend changes 🛡️
  • Fewer false signals
  • Slower response to real shifts

Lower values (2–3):

  • Higher sensitivity 🎯
  • Faster reaction
  • More likely to produce false signals in sideways markets


Maximum Step (default value: -0.044)
What does it do?
Limits the maximum size of each step the trendline can take. It’s a negative value acting as a cap.

Impact when modified:
Less negative (-0.020 to -0.030):

  • Larger steps 🚀
  • More aggressive trend tracking

More negative (-0.050 to -0.080):

  • Smaller, more gradual steps 🌱
  • More conservative following


Channel Width (default value: 2)
What does it do?
Defines the width of the volatility channel around the main line.

Impact when modified:
Higher values (3–4):

  • Wider channel 🟢
  • Fewer retest signals
  • Greater tolerance to volatility

Lower values (1–1.5):

  • Narrower channel 🔴
  • More retest signals
  • More sensitivity to noise


🎨 Visual Parameters

Bullish Color / Bearish Color
Define the colors for uptrends and downtrends respectively.

Show Channel Fill
Enable or disable the visual fill of the volatility channel 🌈.


🔔 Retest Settings

Enable Retest Alerts
Toggle retest signals when price touches the channel bands.

Filter By Direction
When enabled, only shows retest signals matching the current trend:
• In an uptrend: Only signals on the lower band
• In a downtrend: Only signals on the upper band


🌟 Retest Signals Recap

Cyan Star on Lower Band: Potential bullish bounce from dynamic support ✅
Magenta Star on Upper Band: Potential bearish bounce from dynamic resistance ❌

Indicator profile
Indicator category
Trend
Output type
Visualisation
Signals
Data requirements
Bars only
Supported signals
Level break
Level touch
Breakout
5.0
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A calm trader gets value from the decision feels less rushed. The stop still matters.
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