The ADX quantifies trend strength by measuring directional movement over a given time frame. It provides traders with specific numbers (from 0 to 100) that represent strong or weak price trends. Traders can simply refer to the numbers to quickly assess the strength of a trend.
ADX below 20: Non-trending or consolidating. ADX crosses above 20: A new trend may emerge. ADX crosses 25: Confirmation of the trend. ADX above 40: Strong trend. ADX crosses 50: Extremely strong trend. ADX crosses 70: A rare occasion.
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