Do the trend change arrows repaint?

No. The SuperTrend engine confirms a trend flip only when the closed bar's price breaks the previous bar's high/low AND the smoothed extremes cross the tracked boundary. Once plotted, arrows are permanent.

What is the Amplitude setting?

Amplitude controls how many bars the indicator looks back to find the highest high and lowest low. A lower Amplitude (e.g., 2) makes the SuperTrend faster and more responsive. A higher Amplitude (e.g., 7) makes it smoother and less prone to false flips.

Should I use SMA or EMA mode?

SMA gives equal weight to all bars — smoother and more reliable for swing/position trading on H4+. EMA places more weight on recent bars — faster reaction for scalping on M1–M15. Both are valid; it depends on your trading style.

What do the colored bands represent?

The bands are ATR-scaled envelopes around the SuperTrend line. In an uptrend (green), the lower band acts as a trailing stop-loss reference. In a downtrend (orange), the upper band shows the overhead resistance corridor.

Can I hide the dashboard but keep the indicator lines?

Yes. Set 'Show Dashboard Panel' to false. The trend lines, bands, and arrows will still plot normally. You can also toggle lines, bands, and arrows independently.

Does it work on all timeframes?

Yes. The ATR-based band calculation automatically adapts to any timeframe's volatility. For optimal results, adjust the Amplitude: use 2–3 for M1–M15 scalping, 5–7 for H4–D1 swing trading.

How do I set up mobile push alerts?

Enable 'Push Notification' in the inputs, and ensure your MetaTrader mobile App ID is linked in the desktop terminal settings (Tools > Options > Notifications).

Is this indicator free to download?

Yes — completely free. Create a free account, download the .ex4/.ex5 file, and install on MT4/MT5. No limitations or premium unlock required.

TCL SUPER TREND - TradeCodeLabs

TCL SUPER TREND

A dual-logic SuperTrend engine with ATR-adaptive volatility bands, non-repainting trend arrows, and an interactive on-chart dashboard.

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Dual-Logic SuperTrend Engine

ATR-Adaptive Volatility Bands

Interactive Dashboard Panel

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How the SuperTrend Engine Works

Most SuperTrend indicators use a single ATR multiplier to draw a line above or below price. The TCL Super Trend goes deeper, it uses a dual-logic state machine that tracks both the highest lows and lowest highs within a configurable lookback window (Amplitude). A trend reversal is only confirmed when the smoothed extremes (via SMA or EMA) cross the tracked price boundaries and the close breaks the previous bar’s high/low.

This two-condition confirmation creates a SuperTrend line that is naturally resistant to whipsaws. The line “locks” to a support level in uptrends and a resistance level in downtrends, ratcheting tighter as the trend extends, never backtracking.

ATR-Adaptive Volatility Bands

Around the SuperTrend line, the indicator plots ATR-scaled bands that expand and contract with market volatility. These bands serve as a dynamic support/resistance envelope:

Uptrend (Green): Upper band = SuperTrend level, Lower band = SuperTrend – (ATR × Multiplier). This is your “trailing stop zone.”
Downtrend (Orange): Lower band = SuperTrend level, Upper band = SuperTrend + (ATR × Multiplier). This is the overhead resistance corridor.

The band width is controlled by two inputs: the ATR Period (default 100) for smoothness and the ATR Band Multiplier (default 0.5) for tightness.

Trend Change Arrows

When the state machine detects a confirmed reversal, a green arrow (bullish) or orange arrow (bearish) is plotted at an offset from the SuperTrend level. The offset distance is controlled by the Arrow ATR Factor — keeping arrows visible even on volatile charts. Arrows are strictly non-repainting: they are calculated on the closed bar and never removed.

Trading Strategy

The TCL Super Trend is designed for trend following. Buy Signal (Green Arrow): SuperTrend flips bullish — enter long with the SuperTrend line as your trailing stop. Sell Signal (Orange Arrow): SuperTrend flips bearish — enter short with the SuperTrend line as resistance. The lower band in uptrends acts as a trailing stop-loss reference.

Recommended Settings by Timeframe

Timeframe	Amplitude	ATR Period	ATR Multiplier	Strategy
M1–M5	2	50	0.5	Scalping — tight trailing stop, fast flips
M15–M30	3	100	0.7	Intraday — balanced signal frequency
H1	3	100	1.0	Day trading — wider bands reduce noise
H4	5	100	1.5	Swing trading — catches major moves
D1	7	100	2.0	Position trading — weekly trend direction

TCL Super Trend vs Standard SuperTrend

Feature	Standard SuperTrend	TCL Super Trend
Trend detection	Simple ATR + Close comparison	Dual-logic state machine (amplitude + MA crossover)
Whipsaw resistance	Low — flips on every minor retracement	High — requires both MA and close confirmation
Volatility bands	None	ATR-adaptive upper/lower bands around trend line
MA type selection	None	SMA or EMA selectable for the trend engine
Dashboard	None	Collapsible panel with trend, ATR, level readouts
Arrow placement	Fixed offset	ATR-scaled offset (visible on any volatility)
Multi-alert system	Basic	Popup, Sound, Email, Push — per-channel toggle

Pro Tip: Use the SMA mode with Amplitude 2 for scalping — it produces faster trend flips. Switch to EMA mode with Amplitude 5+ for swing trading to get smoother trend detection that ignores minor noise. Combine with the TCL Adaptive Super Bands to get both trend direction (SuperTrend) and volatility squeeze detection (Super Bands) on the same chart.

TCL Adaptive Super Bands — Combine SuperTrend direction with EWMA volatility bands for confluence
TCL Auto Pivot Points — Use pivot levels as take-profit targets after a SuperTrend entry
TCL MA Crossovers — Additional MA crossover confirmation before entering a SuperTrend signal
TCL Power Meter — Confirm currency strength direction before trading a trend flip
TCL Correlation Matrix — Check pair correlations before trading SuperTrend signals on multiple charts

Parameter	Default	Description
Show Trend Lines	true	Toggle the SuperTrend line visibility on the chart.
Show Trend Bands	true	Toggle ATR-adaptive upper/lower bands.
Show Trend Change Arrows	true	Toggle buy/sell arrows on trend flips.
Arrow Size (1-5)	2	Size of the trend change arrow icons.
Arrow Up Color	#10B981	Color for bullish trend change arrows.
Arrow Down Color	#F59F0B	Color for bearish trend change arrows.
Show Dashboard Panel	true	Toggle the on-chart dashboard.
Default Dashboard State	Maximized	Initial dashboard state (Maximized or Minimized).
Dashboard Location	TL	Corner to display the dashboard (TL, TR, BL, BR).
MA Calculation Method	SMA	Moving Average type for the trend engine (SMA or EMA).
Lookback Period (Amplitude)	2	Number of bars for highest-high/lowest-low detection. Lower = faster, Higher = smoother.
ATR Period (Band Width)	100	ATR lookback for volatility-based band calculation.
ATR Band Multiplier	0.5	ATR scaling factor for band width. Higher = wider bands.
Arrow Offset (ATR Multiplier)	2.0	Distance of trend arrows from the SuperTrend line, scaled by ATR.
Popup Alert	true	Enable MT4/MT5 popup window alerts on trend change.
Sound Alert	true	Enable sound effect on trend change alerts.
Email Alert	false	Enable email notifications on trend change.
Push Notification	true	Enable mobile push notifications on trend change.