MACD Leader [LazyBear]Smoothing methods have lag, and since MACD makes use of moving averages, it usually lags behind price. You cannot eliminate lag completely, but one way of working around this is by adding a component of the price/MA difference back to MA. This technique is called Zero-lag (well, almost). "MACD Leader" makes use of this to form a leading signal to MACD.
First proposed by Giorgos E. Siligardos, "Leader" leads normal MACD, especially when significant trend changes are about to take place. This has the following features:
- It is similar to MACD in smoothness.
- It can be plotted along with MACD in the same window using the same scaling.
- It has the ability to lead MACD at critical situations
For detailed discussion on the various divergence patterns, refer to the PDF I have linked in the "More Info" below.
I have provided an option to plot MACD and MACD signal on the same pane. You can enable/disable them via options page.
For Pinescript coders: Try enabling histo on this to compare with normal MACD histo :)
More info:
drive.google.com
List of my other indicators:
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VWMA MACD Amanita Buy/Sell Signals VWMA MACD Amanita Buy/Sell Signals – Volume-Weighted Momentum Indicator
A twist on the classic MACD: this indicator uses Volume Weighted Moving Averages (VWMA) instead of EMAs, giving more weight to price moves backed by higher volume.
Features:
VWMA-based MACD line & signal line
Histogram highlights bullish/bearish momentum
Color-coded for easy visualization
Quick Guide:
MACD above Signal → bullish
MACD below Signal → bearish
Rising histogram → strengthening trend
Falling histogram → weakening trend
Perfect for traders who want momentum confirmed by volume.
SUPER MACD📈 MACD Indicator Update - Version 2
🔹 New Features and Improvements:
1️⃣ New MACD Calculation Options:
Users can now choose from various Moving Averages to calculate the MACD. The default options are SMA (Simple Moving Average) and EMA (Exponential Moving Average), but there are 14 other versions available to experiment with:
SMA (Simple Moving Average)
EMA (Exponential Moving Average)
WMA (Weighted Moving Average)
RMA (Smoothed Moving Average)
HMA (Hull Moving Average)
JMA (Jurik Moving Average)
DEMA (Double Exponential Moving Average)
TEMA (Triple Exponential Moving Average)
LSMA (Least Squares Moving Average)
VWMA (Volume-Weighted Moving Average)
SMMA (Smoothed Moving Average)
KAMA (Kaufman’s Adaptive Moving Average)
ALMA (Arnaud Legoux Moving Average)
FRAMA (Fractal Adaptive Moving Average)
VIDYA (Variable Index Dynamic Average)
2️⃣ Improved Input Visibility and Organization:
We’ve reorganized the inputs so that the most commonly used ones are now placed at the beginning for quicker and more convenient configuration.
3️⃣ Bug Fixes and Code Improvements:
Minor bugs have been fixed, and the code has been optimized for better stability and performance. The code is now cleaner and fully functional in version 6.
4️⃣ Cometreon Public Library Integration:
To lighten the code and improve its modularity, we’ve integrated the Cometreon public library. This makes the code more efficient and reduces the need to duplicate common functions.
☄️ With this update, the MACD indicator becomes even more versatile and user-friendly, offering a wide range of calculation methods and an improved interface!
Fisher Transform of MACD w/ Quantile Bands [Loxx]Fisher Transform of MACD w/ Quantile Bands is a Fisher Transform indicator with Quantile Bands that takes as it's source a MACD. The MACD has two different source inputs for fast and slow moving averages.
What is Fisher Transform?
The Fisher Transform is a technical indicator created by John F. Ehlers that converts prices into a Gaussian normal distribution.
The indicator highlights when prices have moved to an extreme, based on recent prices. This may help in spotting turning points in the price of an asset. It also helps show the trend and isolate the price waves within a trend.
What is Quantile Bands?
In statistics and the theory of probability, quantiles are cutpoints dividing the range of a probability distribution into contiguous intervals with equal probabilities, or dividing the observations in a sample in the same way. There is one less quantile than the number of groups created. Thus quartiles are the three cut points that will divide a dataset into four equal-size groups (cf. depicted example). Common quantiles have special names: for instance quartile, decile (creating 10 groups: see below for more). The groups created are termed halves, thirds, quarters, etc., though sometimes the terms for the quantile are used for the groups created, rather than for the cut points.
q-Quantiles are values that partition a finite set of values into q subsets of (nearly) equal sizes. There are q − 1 of the q-quantiles, one for each integer k satisfying 0 < k < q. In some cases the value of a quantile may not be uniquely determined, as can be the case for the median (2-quantile) of a uniform probability distribution on a set of even size. Quantiles can also be applied to continuous distributions, providing a way to generalize rank statistics to continuous variables. When the cumulative distribution function of a random variable is known, the q-quantiles are the application of the quantile function (the inverse function of the cumulative distribution function) to the values {1/q, 2/q, …, (q − 1)/q}.
What is MACD?
Moving average convergence divergence ( MACD ) is a trend-following momentum indicator that shows the relationship between two moving averages of a security’s price. The MACD is calculated by subtracting the 26-period exponential moving average ( EMA ) from the 12-period EMA .
Included:
Zero-line and signal cross options for bar coloring, signals, and alerts
Alerts
Signals
Loxx's Expanded Source Types
35+ moving average types
Divergence Macd+RSI Fast[RSU] -- No RepaintThis indicator combines the divergence of rsi and macd and displays it on the candlestick chart.
RSI:
1. When rsi is at a high point, once it falls by 1 k line, it will detect the divergence from the previous high point. This can quickly find the divergence that has taken effect and help you quickly capture the trend before a sharp decline or rise.
The difference between other RSI divergence indicators: the official divergence indicator is to detect the 5 and the k line, which may lead to a large amount of decline.
2. This indicator detects the previous high and the previous low of 5, 10, 20 lengths at the same time, instead of only detecting a fixed length, so that more deviations can be found.
MACD:
1. When MACD-diff line(orange color) is at a high point, once it falls by 1 k line, it will detect the divergence from the previous high point. This can quickly find the divergence that has taken effect and help you quickly capture the trend before a sharp decline or rise.
2. This indicator detects the previous high and the previous low of 5, 10, 20, 40 , 60 lengths at the same time, instead of only detecting a fixed length, so that more divergences can be found.
Notice:
Because it is a quick divergence detection, it is recommended to confirm that the divergence takes effect after the current k is completely closed first. I have identified this state in the indicator as "k not end".
Disadvantages and Risks:
Since it is a quick discovery, there will be error identification. Error divergences will recolor to grey.
Suggestion:
Use Alert catching divergence occurrences.
Please do not:
Don't go short in the uptrend, don't go long in the downtrend.
Top divergences that occur because of a strong uptrend are usually only temporary pullbacks. Bottom divergences in persistent declines are also temporary rallies. Do not attempt to trade such low-return trades.
It is recommended to use the divergence indicator when the stock price has made a new high and retraced, and once again made a new high, because this often leads to the end of the trend.
Divergence how to use:
1. After the previous candlestick was completely closed, a bottom divergence was found.
2. Open an long order at the beginning of the second bar, or as close to the bottom as possible (because the stop loss will be smaller).
3. Break the stop loss price below the previous low where the divergence occurred, which already means that the divergence is wrong.
MACD-EDT "EMA DEMA TEMA" [DM]Greetings to all colleagues
Today I share a MACD with the EMA , DEMA , TEMA variants.
The aim is that they can see how the signals vary from a normal MACD to one with the averages created by Patrick Mulloy (1994)
Variables of this MACD:
EMA = Exponential Moving Average
DEMA = Double Exponential Moving Average
TOPIC = Triple Exponential Moving Average
He also has in the arsenal:
SMA Simple Moving Average
WMA Weighted Moving Average
Plus...:
Volume-weighted variant in all of them
Visual options:
Points at the crossroads
Shadows on the body of the signals
All colors are customizable
Histogram and shadow are gradients at 15 steps
It has switches for:
Shadow
Histogram
Macd and signal
Crosses
Some minor details remain to be incorporated in the next few days.
Pre-cross calculation.
Alerts
Bar color
Enjoy!!! ;-)
MACD+ Strategy [SystemAlpha]This is a strategy based on MACD Oscillator . Instead of using just the normal crossovers, we use trend filters, trailing stop loss and take profit targets. This strategy was developed for crypto, forex and stocks on daily timeframe but feel free to experiment on 15 minutes or higher using heikin ashi or normal candles
In this strategy you have a choice of:
Trend Filters:
- Average Directional Index ( ADX ) – buy when price is trend is up and sell when trend is down.
- Moving Average (MA) – buy when price close above the defined moving average and sell when price close below moving average
- Parabolic SAR – buy when SAR is above price is above price and sell when SAR is below price.
- All - Use ADX , MA and SAR as filters
For MA Filter , you can use the “TF MA Type” and "TF MA Period" parameter to select Simple or Exponential Moving Average and length.
Stop Loss:
- Average True Range (ATR) – ATR % stop as trailing stop loss.
- Parabolic SAR ( SAR ) – Parabolic SAR adapted as trailing stop loss.
For ATR , you can use the “ATR Trailing Stop Multiplier” parameter to set an initial offset for trailing stop loss.
Take Profit Target:
- Average True Range (ATR) – ATR % stop as trailing stop loss.
- Standard % – Percent as target profit
For ATR , you can use the “ATR Take Profit Multiplier” parameter to set an initial offset for trailing stop loss.
Additional feature include:
- Regular and Hidden Divergence display and alerts
STRATEGY ONLY:
- Set back test date range
- Set trade direction - Long, Short or Both
- Use timed exit - Select method and bars
- Method 1: Exit after specified number of bars.
- Method 2: Exit after specified number of bars, ONLY if position is currently profitable.
- Method 3: Exit after specified number of bars, ONLY if position is currently losing.
TradingView Links:
Alerts:
MACD:
How to use:
1. Apply the script by browsing through Indicators --> Invite-Only scripts and select the indicator
2. Once loaded, click the gear (settings) button to select/adjust the parameters based on your preference.
3. Wait for the next BUY or SELL signal to enter the trade!
Disclaimer:
The indicator and signals generated do not constitute investment advice; are provided solely for informational purposes and therefore is not an offer to buy or sell a security; are not warranted to be correct, complete or accurate; and are subject to change without notice.
Grimes Modified MACD Supply DemandA follower of mine asked me if I could make a version of my www.tradingview.com script using the MACD. Well it just so happens I was making a few modifications to my MACD script: just as this question came up so I went ahead and threw this together.
The MACD that triggers the SR zones is pictured below, with key trigger points encircled to illustrate how it works.
MACD Divergence added in CM_MacD_Ult_MTFYou must have missed some trading opportunities of MACD Divergence due to oversight. So I create and share this script to help u seize the chances.
This indicator is based on CM_MacD_Ult_MTF created by ChrisMoody.
EMA50Diff & MACD StrategyOne of my attempts to create a strategy for BTC.
Its a combination of EMA50Diff (the difference between spot and EMA50) and MACD.
Buy signal if (EMA50Diff) < -(EMADiffThreshold),
(MACD bearish crossunder),
(MACD) < -(MACDThreshold),
(EMA50Diff) > (EMA50Diff 1 candle ago),
(EMA50Diff 1 candle ago) < (EMA50Diff 2 candles ago)
Sell signal if (EMA50Diff) > (EMADiffThreshold),
(MACD bullish crossover),
(MACD) > (MACDThreshold),
(EMA50Diff) < (EMA50Diff 1 candle ago),
(EMA50Diff 1 candle ago) > (EMA50Diff 2 candles ago)
Exit either when target or stoploss get reached.
Initial capital is set to 100k and its currently going all-in on every trade but im looking for a better way to handle position sizes already..
Also i included slippage of 30 ticks and exchange commission of 0.15% (e.g. 2x BitMEX market taker fee)
Works best on 15m on bitfinex, bitstamp and gdax and i'm still trying to optimize it for bitmex too, will update when i got there..
Gunbot MACDgenOk this is just some strat based on MACD, checking for a few conditions until giving buy/sell signals to Gunbot via alerts.
It is generalized but if you want to go play with the values. I will continue to develop this further and am happy to receive feedback.
Notations are coming.
Usage notes:
-ONLY use this with TV_GAIN: 0.6 because on downtrends it is supposed to double up to pull down the average bought price!
-Use "buying condition" and "selling condition" for alerts, trigger on close and I suggest you use 3 min intervals but try what looks good to you
-Use this on pairs that are curvy and have atleast 0.6% gain between buy/sell triggers. This is also general advise when you want to take microprofits.
-Don't be confused with sell arrows, it will only trigger the bot sell on gain when you've set TV_GAIN
L'MACD GUNHi all!
I would like to present you my universal MACD module.
In addition to the standard functions I have added several improvements:
Source Selection.
In addition to the standard calculation of the moving average "EMA", in the parameter "MA Type" I have added 52 more methods for calculating the MA! :
ADXMA, AHMA, ALF, ALMA, ARI, ARSI, BlackFilter, CTI, DoubleEma, DTA, DWMA, EEO, EHMA, ELA, EMARSI, EREA, HEMA, hma, HWMA, JAMA, KA, KAMA, LSMA, LWMA, McGinley_2, MNMA, PAW, REMA, rma, RMF, RMTA, RWMA, sma, SMMA, SuperSmooth, THMA, TilsonT3, TMA, TRAMA, TripleEma, TSF, VAMA, VAR, VHMA, VIDYA, VVMA, vwma, WCD, wma, WWMA, ZEMA, ZLMA !
Additional histogram and lines from the higher timeframe. With the parameter "Multiple of TF" you can specify on which timeframe the standard histogram should be zoomed.
The Zoom function allows increasing or decreasing the size of the histogram. (It does not affect the calculations in any way, it is only used for visualization purposes.)
How to use it?
I recommend using it as a standard MACD. You can test different types of moving averages thanks to my modules and choose the one you find most suitable.
Tips:
The script is slightly heavy and may take a little longer to load than usual.
All MA types are in alphabetical order and tied to numbers.
Next to the "MA Type" parameter there is a hint which method of calculating MA corresponds to the figure. The default is 15. In the hint 15 = EMA. This is the standard method of calculating the MAСD.
To select the MA more quickly. You can switch them with the mouse wheel or the arrows on the keyboard.
I use the standard parameters prescribed in the script.
The code is calibrated for any TF and displays as correctly as possible. Can be used on any type of chart.
Elastic Volume Weighted MACD ( EVWMACD )The Elastic Volume Weighted MACD is a variation of standard MACD.
The Difference is that this script apply the formula of standard MACD with the Elastic Volume Weighted Moving Average.
I took the formula of EVWMA from public library coded by LazyBear.
I use EVWMACD as a trend confirmation indicator.
Just tune all lengths and parameters according to your instruments
Multi color MACD with Triple EMA smoothing [cI:DH]At default settings, this indicator is identical to the built-in MACD.
Features:
- multi-color histogram
- background color change when MACD tops or bottoms
- additional smoothing using Triple EMA
Recommended settings:
- Triple EMA length 10 seem to be a good trade-off between smoothness and responsiveness
Stock Market Strategy : VWAP, MACD, EMA, Breakout, BBHello there,
Today I bring you a stock market strategy, specialized in NASDAQ stocks.
Its a daytrading strategy, that can only do a max of 1 trade per day. In this case it only trades the first 2 opening hours of the market.
The rules are simple :
We follow the trend based on a big EMA, in this case 200, after that, we check for VWAP direction , then, we check histogram from MACD. This is the simple logic of the strategy.
Inside there is another strategy, that not just do the above, but also uses Bollinger bands, and checks for breakout of bottom or top line. Also it uses Average directional Index, for even a bigger criteria .
So for example a long condition it would be : candle is above the ema, and candle is above vwap, and histogram is positive, and candle break the top bb level and ADI < 40 -> long signal . The opposite works for short(ADI > 20).
In this case all this criterias are between the first 2 hours of market. So we enter between the first hour, and exit in the next hour. For this we need to use very short time frames.
Hope you enjoy it.
Let me know if you have any questions
Mirror MACD by Trader JayThis is my take on the metatrader indicator, the mirror macd. Works pretty good on Forex, haven't tested on anything else
Enter long after the Blue Line Cross Up the Red Line and EXIT after the Green line Cross Up the Red Line (above the Blue Line).
For the opposite position : ENTER SELL after the Red Line Cross Down.
Better MACD📘 Better MACD – Adaptive Momentum & Divergence Suite
Better MACD is a comprehensive momentum-trend tool that evolves the traditional MACD into a multi-dimensional, divergence-aware oscillator. It leverages exponential smoothing across logarithmic rate-of-change of OHLC data, adaptive signal processing, and intelligent divergence detection logic to provide traders with earlier, smoother, and more reliable momentum signals.
This indicator is built for professional-level analysis, suitable for scalping, swing trading, and trend-following systems.
🧬 Core Concept
Unlike the classic MACD which subtracts two EMAs of price, Better MACD constructs a signal by:
Applying logarithmic transformation on the change between OHLC components (Close, High, Low, Open).
Using double EMA smoothing to filter noise and volatility, Triangular method. 1st to 2nd Smoothing.
Averaging and de-biasing the results through a custom linear regression model, 4th Smoothing.
Subtracting a fast SMA and slow SMA response to yield a dynamic MACD value, 3rd Smoothing.
The result is a smooth, adaptive, and high-resolution MACD-style oscillator that responds more naturally to trend conditions and price geometry.
🧠 Features Breakdown
1. 📈 Multi-Layer MACD Engine
Src1: Smoothed Log Rate-of-Change on Close
Src2: Smoothed Log Rate-of-Change on High
Src3: Smoothed Log Rate-of-Change on Low
Src4: Smoothed Log Rate-of-Change on Open
These are blended using highest high, lowest low, and average Close price over a configurable window for more complete trend detection. The open-based Src4 is subtracted using SMA.
2. 🧮 Signal Line
A fast EMA (signalLength) of the Better MACD value is used for crossover logic.
Crossovers of MACD and Signal line signal potential entries or exits.
3. 📊 MACD Histogram
Visualizes the difference between MACD and Signal line.
Dynamically color-coded:
Green/Light Green for bullish impulse
Red/Pink for bearish impulse
Width and color intensity reflect strength and momentum slope.
🎨 Visual Enhancements
Feature Description
✅ Ribbon Fill Optional fill between MACD and Signal line, colored by trend direction
✅ Zero-Line Background Background highlights above/below 0 to easily read bullish/bearish bias
✅ Crossover Highlights Tiny circles plotted when MACD crosses Signal line
🔍 Divergence Detection Suite
The script includes a full Divergence Engine to detect:
🔼 Bullish Regular Divergence (Price lower lows + Indicator higher lows)
🔽 Bearish Regular Divergence (Price higher highs + Indicator lower highs)
🟢 Bullish Hidden Divergence (Price higher lows + Indicator lower lows)
🔴 Bearish Hidden Divergence (Price lower highs + Indicator higher highs)
🧩 Divergence Modes:
Supports both Regular, Hidden, or Both simultaneously
Detects from either Close Price or Heikin Ashi-derived candles
Uses dynamic pivot tracking with configurable lookback and divergence sensitivity
Divergence lines are labeled, colored, and plotted in real-time
🔁 Styling & Customization:
Choose from Solid, Dashed, or Dotted line styles
Configure separate colors and widths for all divergence types
Control number of divergence lines visible or only show the most recent
Divergences update live without repainting
⚠️ Alerts
Alerts are built-in for real-time notification:
MACD Histogram reversals (rising → falling, or vice versa)
Divergence signals (all 4 types, grouped and individually)
Combines seamlessly with TradingView alerts for actionable triggers
🔧 Input Controls (Grouped by Purpose)
Better MACD Group
1st–4th Smoothing Lengths: Controls responsiveness of MACD core engine
Signal Length: Smoothness of signal line
Toggles for crossover highlights, zero cross fills, and ribbon fills
Divergence Settings
Enable/disable divergence lines
Choose divergence type (Regular, Hidden, Both)
Set confirmation requirements
Customize pivot detection and bar search depth
Styling Options
Colors, line widths, and line styles for each divergence type
Heikin Ashi Mode for smoother pivots and divergences
🧠 How to Use
✅ For Trend Traders:
Use MACD > Signal + Histogram > 0 → Bullish confirmation
MACD < Signal + Histogram < 0 → Bearish confirmation
Wait for pullbacks with hidden divergences to enter in trend direction
✅ For Reversal Traders:
Look for Regular Divergences at trend exhaustion points
Combine with price action (e.g., support/resistance or candle pattern)
✅ For Swing & Day Traders:
Enable Heikin Ashi Mode for smoother divergence pivots
Use zero line background + histogram color to time entries
📌 Summary
Feature Description
🚀 Advanced MACD Core Smoother, more reliable, multi-source-based MACD
🔍 Divergence Engine Detects 4 divergence types with pivot logic
🎯 Real-Time Alerts Alerts for histogram slope and divergences
🎛️ Deep Customization Full styling, smoothing, and detection controls
📉 Heikin Ashi Support Improved signal quality in trend-based markets
MACD Breakout SuperCandlesMACD Breakout SuperCandles
The MACD Breakout SuperCandles indicator is a candle-coloring tool that monitors trend alignment across multiple timeframes using a combination of MACD behavior and simple price structure. It visually reflects market sentiment directly on price candles, helping traders quickly recognize shifting momentum conditions.
How It Works
The script evaluates trend behavior based on:
- Multi-timeframe MACD Analysis: Uses MACD values and signal line relationships to gauge trend direction and strength.
- Price Relative to SMA Zones: Analyzes whether price is positioned above or below the 20-period high and low SMAs on each timeframe.
For each timeframe, the script assigns one of five possible trend statuses:
- SUPERBULL: Strong bullish MACD signal with price above both SMAs.
- Bullish: Bullish MACD crossover with price showing upward bias.
- Basing: MACD flattening or neutralizing near zero with no directional dominance.
- Bearish: Bearish MACD signal without confirmation of stronger trend.
- SUPERBEAR: Strong bearish MACD signal with price below both SMAs.
-Ghost Candles: Candles with basing attributes that can signal directional change or trend strength.
Signal Scoring System
The script compares conditions across four timeframes:
- TF1 (Short)
- TF2 (Medium)
- TF3 (Long)
- MACD at a fixed 10-minute resolution
Each status type is tracked independently. A colored candle is only applied when a status type (e.g., SUPERBULL) reaches the minimum match threshold, defined by the "Min Status Matches for Candle Color" setting. If no status meets the required threshold, the candle is displayed in a neutral "Ghost" color.
Customizable Visuals
The indicator offers full control over candle appearance via grouped settings:
Body Colors
- SUPERBULL Body
- Bullish Body
- Basing Body
- Bearish Body
- SUPERBEAR Body
- Ghost Candle Body (used when no match)
Border & Wick Colors
- SUPERBULL Border/Wick
- Bullish Border/Wick
- Basing Border/Wick
- Bearish Border/Wick
- SUPERBEAR Border/Wick
- Ghost Border/Wick
Colors are grouped by function and can be adjusted independently to match your chart theme or personal preferences.
Settings Overview
- TF1, TF2, TF3: Select short, medium, and long timeframes to monitor trend structure.
- Min Status Matches: Set how many timeframes must agree before a candle status is applied.
- MACD Settings: Customize MACD fast, slow, and signal lengths, and choose MA type (EMA, SMA, WMA).
This tool helps visualize how aligned various timeframe conditions are by embedding sentiment into the candles themselves. It can assist with trend identification, momentum confirmation, or visual filtering for discretionary strategies.
Zero Lag Multi Timeframe MACDCommon parts of the Multi Time Frame MACD
Why This MACD is Special
Traditional MACD (Moving Average Convergence Divergence) is a powerful trend-following indicator, but it has a key limitation: it only reflects price action on a single timeframe. Traders who rely on top-down analysis—analyzing higher timeframes first before moving to lower ones—often face a frustrating delay.
The Problem with Traditional Multi-Timeframe MACD with top down analysis:
If you’re on a 5-minute chart and want to see the 1-hour MACD, you must wait for 12 candles (1 hour) to close before the MACD updates.
This lag means you miss real-time signals and react too late to trend changes.
The Zero Lag Multi-Timeframe MACD solves this by using a custom time-adjusted formula (developed by CoffeeShopCrypto) that projects higher timeframe MACD values onto lower timeframe charts in real time.
How Traders Normally Use MACD
Single-Timeframe MACD (Traditional Approach)
Used for trend identification (bullish/bearish).
Crossovers (MACD line crossing signal line) signal potential entries.
Divergences (price vs. MACD direction) warn of trend exhaustion.
Top-Down Analysis with Standard MACD (Manual Switching)
1. Check higher timeframe (e.g., 1-hour) for trend direction.
2. Switch to lower timeframe (e.g., 5-minute) for entries.
Problem: You must constantly switch charts and wait for higher timeframe candles to close.
This MACD Eliminates the Need for Switching
Higher timeframe MACD is plotted in real time on your lower timeframe chart.
No waiting for candle closes—instant trend confirmation.
Single-chart top-down analysis without switching timeframes.
How to Use This MACD for Trading
Since the MACD is an averaging indicator, it works best when trading with the trend. This version enhances that by showing two trends at once:
Lower Timeframe (LTF) MACD – Your current chart’s trend.
Higher Timeframe (HTF) MACD – The dominant trend.
Key Trading Rules
1. Strong Uptrend Setup (Best for Long Entries)
HTF MACD line is rising & above zero (strong bullish momentum).
LTF MACD line is also rising (confirms alignment).
Entry: Look for LTF MACD to cross above signal line.
Long Entry Confirmation:
When both the High Timeframe and Low Timeframe MACD Lines are moving in the same direction, this is a confirmation that both the HTF is matching the direction of the LTF.
In this example both MACD Lines are moving long so we are only looking to take long entries at this point forward.
Short Entry Confirmation:
When both the High Timeframe and Low Timeframe MACD Lines are moving in the same direction, this is a confirmation that both the HTF is matching the direction of the LTF.
In this example both MACD Lines are moving short so we are only looking to take long entries at this point forward.
2. Potential Reversal or Weak Uptrend
Trend Divergence Confirmation
This example shows you a confirmation of divergence between the trends. Its best to watch for a continuation of the previous major trend. In this example, we just came off a downtrend with a GAP DOWN.
How to see it: (Trend Divergence)
Two things will help you confirm this divergence
1.Notice the LTF and HTF MACD are moving away from each other.
2. Both the HTF and LTF Histogram are shrinking.
This is an expression of lack of trend.
What to do:
High Timeframe Trends are always the lead so wait for the Low Timeframe to catch up to the High Timeframe trend.
Limitations:
The Exponential Moving Average calculation can only be applied to the Low Timeframe MACD because of the way its weighted against more recent price action and closing values.
This same EMA calculation can not be applied to the High Timeframe MACD as its being recalculated and the result means you can not weigh values against its current plot point.
Low Timeframe MACD can use EMA / SMA
High Timeframe MACD can only use SMA
Moneyball EMA-MACD indicator [VinnieTheFish]Summary of the Moneyball EMA-MACD Indicator Script
Author: VinnieTheFish
Purpose:
This indicator helps traders identify trend direction, momentum shifts, and potential trade signals based on EMA and MACD crossovers.
This Pine Script is a custom indicator that combines Exponential Moving Averages (EMAs) and MACD (Moving Average Convergence Divergence) to analyze price trends and momentum. The script uses a custom 9/50 MACD with a 16 smoothing period. The script is written in a way that you can create your own custom MACD settings and create alerts based on those parameters. The chart bars are color coded based on the relative position of the MACD and Signal line primarily for bullish long trade setups.
Bar color coding helps the trader spot potential reversals based on where the price currently resides in relation to the custom 9/50 EMA based MACD and the 16 period smoothing period for the signal line. Indicator also has custom alerts to notify the trader when a potential trade setup exists that correspond with the bar color change.
Question: So why is this called the Moneywell EMA-MACD Indicator?
Answer: In the movie Moneyball the Oakland A's broke down how to win a championship based on data. To make the playoffs you needed so many wins, then broken down by runs and then broken down to base hits. A base hit was good as a walk. With trading often times we look too often for home runs and ignore the importance of getting on base with small wins. This indicator was designed on shorter timeframes to identify those base hits, but can also be adapted to higher timeframes for swing trading.
Key Features:
User Inputs:
Configurable fast and slow lengths for MACD calculation.
Choice between SMA and EMA for oscillator and signal line smoothing.
Customizable signal smoothing length.
EMA Calculation:
Computes 3 EMA, 9 EMA, 20 EMA, and 50 EMA to track short-term and long-term trends.
MACD Calculation:
Computes MACD using either SMA or EMA based on user selection.
Generates the MACD signal line for comparison.
Crossover Conditions:
Detects MACD and Signal line crossovers above and below the zero line.
Identifies price momentum shifts.
Bar Coloring Logic:
Green: MACD is above 0 and above the signal line.
White: MACD is below the signal line.
Orange: MACD is below 0 but above the signal line.
Fuchsia: Bullish EMA 3/9 cross but price is still below the 20/50 EMA.
Alerts for Key Trading Signals:
MACD crossing above/below the zero line.
Signal line crossing above/below the zero line.
MACD reaching new highs/lows.
Alerts for colored bar conditions.
BRT MACD CustomBRT MACD Custom — Adaptive and Flexible MACD for Multi-Timeframe Analysis
The BRT MACD Custom is an advanced version of the traditional MACD indicator, offering additional flexibility and adaptability for multi-timeframe trading. This custom script allows traders to adjust the calculation parameters for MACD to suit their specific trading strategy, timeframe, and market conditions.
Key Features
Multi-Timeframe Support
Unlike the standard MACD, this indicator lets you choose a specific timeframe (different from the chart timeframe) for calculating MACD values. This feature provides more flexibility in analyzing market trends on multiple timeframes without changing the main chart.
Example: You can analyze MACD on a 15-minute timeframe even when your chart is set to 1-minute, giving you broader market insights.
Customizable EMA and Signal Settings
Users can adjust the fast and slow EMA lengths as well as the signal smoothing to better align with their preferred trading strategies. The script allows switching between the two popular types of moving averages — SMA or EMA — for both the MACD and the signal line.
Volatility-Based Adaptive EMA
The script includes an adaptive mechanism for EMA calculation. When the selected timeframe closes, the indicator dynamically adjusts the calculation, ensuring the MACD values respond quickly to market volatility. This makes the indicator more reactive compared to static MACD implementations.
Shift Options for MACD, Signal, and Histogram
The indicator allows shifting the MACD, signal line, and histogram values by one or more bars. This can be useful for backtesting and simulating strategies where you anticipate future price movements.
Signal Alerts for Long and Short Trades
The script generates visual signals when certain conditions are met, indicating potential long or short trade opportunities. These signals are based on MACD and histogram crossovers:
Long Signal: Triggered when MACD is above the signal line and both are rising.
Short Signal: Triggered when MACD is below the signal line and both are falling.
Custom Plotting
The MACD line, signal line, and histogram are plotted on the chart for easy visualization. The histogram changes colors to reflect positive or negative momentum:
Green shades when MACD is above the signal line.
Red shades when MACD is below the signal line.
Applications in Trading
The BRT MACD Custom is ideal for traders who need flexibility in their technical analysis. Its multi-timeframe capabilities and customizable moving averages make it suitable for day trading, swing trading, and long-term investing across a variety of markets.
Scalping: Use the 1-minute or 5-minute timeframe to identify short-term trends while calculating MACD on a higher timeframe such as 15 or 30 minutes.
Swing Trading: Apply the indicator on 1-hour or 4-hour charts to detect mid-term trends.
Long-Term Investing: Analyze daily or weekly charts with longer EMA periods to confirm market direction before making large investments.
Custom MACD Oscillator with Bar ColoringCustom MACD Oscillator with Bar Coloring
This custom MACD indicator is a fusion of two powerful MACD implementations, combining the best features of both the MACD Crossover by HPotter and the Multiple Time Frame Custom MACD Indicator by ChrisMoody. The indicator enhances the traditional MACD with customizable options and dynamic bar coloring based on the relationship between the MACD and Signal lines, providing a clear visual representation of momentum shifts in the market.
Key Features:
MACD Oscillator: Built on the core MACD principle, showing the difference between two Exponential Moving Averages (EMA) for momentum tracking.
Signal Line: A Simple Moving Average (SMA) of the MACD, helping to identify potential entry/exit points through crossovers.
Multiple Time Frame Support: Allows users to view MACD and Signal data from different timeframes, giving a broader view of the market dynamics.
Bar Coloring: Bars are colored green when the MACD is above the Signal line (bullish), red when the MACD is below (bearish), and blue during neutral conditions.
Histogram with Custom Colors: A customizable histogram visualizes the difference between the MACD and Signal lines with color-coding to represent changes in momentum.
Cross Dots: Visual markers at points where the MACD crosses the Signal line for easy identification of potential trend shifts.
This indicator is a versatile tool for traders who want to visualize MACD-based momentum and crossover signals in multiple timeframes with clear visual cues on price bars.
