Heads Up

Jul 14

An indicator that gives you the "heads up" that that bullish/ bearish strength is increasing.

I wanted an indicator that could give me the "heads up" that bullish/ bearish strength is increasing. This would help me get into a breakout early or avoid entering a breakout that had a high probability of failure.

Here are my definitions for this indicator:

My bull bar definition:
- A green candle that closes above 75% of it's candle range.
- The candle's body does not overlap the previous candle's body. Tails/ wicks CAN overlap.

My bear bar definition:
- A red candle that closes below 75% of it's candle range.
- the candle's body does not overlap the previous candle's body. Tails/ ticks CAN overlap.

Bullish strength increasing (arrow up):
- Bull bars are increasing in size (the candle's range) compared to previous 5 bars.
- 2 consecutive bull bars.

Bearish strength increasing (arrow down):
- Bear bars are increasing in size (the candle's range) compared to previous 5 bars.
- 2 consecutive bear bars.

You will not see this indicator trigger very often but when it does - it's because there is a change in bullish bearish strength.

Things to be aware of:

• Use the indicator in line with the context of the previous trend. You will get triggers that fail. These are usually because they appear counter trend. When in doubt zoom out.
  It will not call every successful breakout. If you understand the definitions you'll understand why it appears.
  

This is my first indicator and used for my personal use. Feedback and other ideas are welcome.