Trend MTF

The Trend MTF indicator provides multi-timeframe trend detection by comparing Smoothed Moving Average (SMMA) values of close and open on five simultaneous timeframes. Rather than using fixed higher-timeframe requests, it introduces a Resolution Multiplier system that dynamically scales each timeframe relative to the chart period—producing trend signals that adapt to the chart's granularity.

The indicator also integrates two independent anomaly detection systems: Keltner Channel pressure zones using a 2.618x ATR multiplier, and extreme volume classification at 500%+ of the rolling average.

WHAT MAKES THIS ORIGINAL

1. Resolution Multiplier System

Standard MTF indicators use fixed timeframes (e.g., always 1H). This indicator uses a Resolution Multiplier (default: 6x) that scales relative to your current chart.

On a 5s chart, it produces a 30-second resolution. This ensures that trend layers maintain proportional spacing regardless of the active chart timeframe.

2. Directional Gradient Fill with Conditional Anchoring

The trend visualization uses a gradient system that extends from the SMMA line toward a dynamic anchor:

EMA(Low): Used during bullish trends.

EMA(High): Used during bearish trends. The fill only renders when the SMMA line falls outside the current price range, which prevents visual clutter during choppy or transitional periods.

3. Dual Anomaly Detection Layers

Beyond trend direction, two independent systems overlay on the chart:

Keltner Pressure: Uses a 2.618x ATR (Golden Ratio) multiplier to identify overextended conditions.

Extreme Volume: Flags bars where volume exceeds 500% of the rolling average.

USAGE

Reading Multi-Timeframe Trends

Each enabled timeframe displays an SMMA line.

Bullish: SMMA(Close) > SMMA(Open).

Bearish: SMMA(Close) < SMMA(Open). When all enabled timeframes show the same color, the market is in strong directional agreement.

Pressure Zone Detection

When price closes beyond the 2.618x ATR bands, candles are colored in a distinct pressure color (default: orange). This highlights overextended conditions where a reversal or consolidation is statistically more likely.

Extreme Volume Detection

Candles with volume exceeding 500% of the average are flagged with a yellow color and triangle markers. These represent significant market participation or "market maker" activity.

Candle Coloring Priority

The indicator uses a hierarchy to ensure the most important information is visible:

Extreme Volume (Highest Priority)

Pressure Zone

Trend Direction

Default/Neutral

DETAILS

SMMA Calculation

The Smoothed Moving Average is calculated recursively: $$SMMA = \frac{PrevSMMA \times (Length - 1) + CurrentSource}{Length}$$ This provides a smoother result than a simple SMA while maintaining a "longer memory" of price action.

Resolution Multiplier Logic

Effective resolution = $CurrentChartPeriod \times ResolutionMultiplier$. On seconds charts, the MTF targets automatically shift (e.g., to 1m, 5m, 15m) to maintain meaningful trend separation.

Keltner Pressure

The Keltner Channel uses a 20-period EMA center with bands at: $$Upper/Lower = EMA \pm (2.618 \times ATR(10))$$ The 2.618 multiplier ensures that only extreme volatility expansion is flagged as a "pressure" event.

SETTINGS

METHODOLOGY

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