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Volatility Cluster Trend.
VCT - Volatility Cluster Trend
What it does
This indicator groups market volatility into 3 zones (low, medium, high) using a clustering method. Then it picks the right zone for current conditions and draws a trend line that adapts automatically.
Green line below price = uptrend
Red line above price = downtrend
Triangles show when trend flips.
How to add it
Open TradingView
Click "Indicators" at top (or press /)
Go to "My Scripts" tab
Find "VCT - Volatility Cluster Trend"
Click it
If you haven't saved it yet:
Open Pine Editor (bottom panel)
Paste the code
Click "Add to Chart"
Settings
ATR Length - how smooth the volatility reading is. Default 10 works fine. Go higher for less noise.
Factor - how far the line sits from price. Higher = wider stops, fewer signals. Lower = tighter, more signals. Default 3 is balanced.
Lookback Period - how much history to analyze for clustering. 100 bars is good for most timeframes.
Colors - pick what you like.
How to trade it
Long
Wait for green triangle
Price should be above the green line
Enter on next candle or pullback to line
Short
Wait for red triangle
Price should be below red line
Enter on next candle or pullback to line
Stop loss
Put it on the other side of the line
If long, stop goes just below green line
If short, stop goes just above red line
Exit
When opposite signal appears
Or trail your stop along the line
Tips
Works best on trending markets
Choppy sideways = lots of false signals
Higher timeframes (4h, daily) give cleaner signals
Combine with support/resistance for better entries
Don't chase - wait for pullbacks to the line
Alerts
Right click the indicator > Add Alert
Two options:
"Buy Signal" - alerts on green triangles
"Sell Signal" - alerts on red triangles
Set to "Once Per Bar Close" to avoid fake signals.
What it does
This indicator groups market volatility into 3 zones (low, medium, high) using a clustering method. Then it picks the right zone for current conditions and draws a trend line that adapts automatically.
Green line below price = uptrend
Red line above price = downtrend
Triangles show when trend flips.
How to add it
Open TradingView
Click "Indicators" at top (or press /)
Go to "My Scripts" tab
Find "VCT - Volatility Cluster Trend"
Click it
If you haven't saved it yet:
Open Pine Editor (bottom panel)
Paste the code
Click "Add to Chart"
Settings
ATR Length - how smooth the volatility reading is. Default 10 works fine. Go higher for less noise.
Factor - how far the line sits from price. Higher = wider stops, fewer signals. Lower = tighter, more signals. Default 3 is balanced.
Lookback Period - how much history to analyze for clustering. 100 bars is good for most timeframes.
Colors - pick what you like.
How to trade it
Long
Wait for green triangle
Price should be above the green line
Enter on next candle or pullback to line
Short
Wait for red triangle
Price should be below red line
Enter on next candle or pullback to line
Stop loss
Put it on the other side of the line
If long, stop goes just below green line
If short, stop goes just above red line
Exit
When opposite signal appears
Or trail your stop along the line
Tips
Works best on trending markets
Choppy sideways = lots of false signals
Higher timeframes (4h, daily) give cleaner signals
Combine with support/resistance for better entries
Don't chase - wait for pullbacks to the line
Alerts
Right click the indicator > Add Alert
Two options:
"Buy Signal" - alerts on green triangles
"Sell Signal" - alerts on red triangles
Set to "Once Per Bar Close" to avoid fake signals.
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.
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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.
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.
Get exclusive indicators & Alerts: scalping-algo.com
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.