This indicator identifies higher timeframe (HTF) trends and plots them on the chart. It uses a fixed higher timeframe input and a selectable source to calculate the HTF value. The indicator also plots an EMA and colors the candles based on the HTF trend and EMA crossover.
**Features:**
* **HTF Trend Identification:** Calculates and plots a higher timeframe trend based on a user-defined source and fixed timeframe. This allows you to visualize the larger trend context on your current chart. * **Repainting Option:** Provides a toggle to control whether the HTF calculation repaints. Disabling repainting ensures that past HTF signals remain fixed, but may introduce a slight lag. Enabling repainting provides more up-to-date signals, but can cause past signals to change. * **Customizable Colors:** Allows users to set custom colors for uptrends and downtrends. * **EMA Plot:** Includes an Exponential Moving Average (EMA) plot with a customizable length and offset. The EMA color changes based on the HTF trend. * **Candle Coloring:** Colors the candles based on the HTF trend, providing a clear visual representation of the overall trend direction. * **Alerts:** (This would require adding alert conditions to the code, which I can do if you'd like) Could be extended to include alerts for HTF trend changes or EMA crossovers.
**Inputs:**
* **Repainting:** On/Off toggle to control repainting of the HTF calculation. * **Source:** Select the source for HTF calculations (e.g., close, open, high, low, etc.). * **Fixed Higher Timeframe:** Set the higher timeframe for trend calculation (e.g., 1D, 4H, 1W). *Note: Timeframes smaller than the current chart's timeframe are not allowed.* * **Up Color:** Color for uptrends. * **Down Color:** Color for downtrends. * **EMA Length 1:** Length of the EMA. * **Offset:** Offset for the EMA plot.
**How to Use:**
1. Add the indicator to your chart. 2. Configure the inputs to your desired settings. 3. Observe the plotted HTF trend line, EMA, and candle colors to identify potential trading opportunities.
**Limitations:**
* **Repainting:** Enabling repainting can cause past HTF signals to change. Use with caution. * **No Alerts (by default):** This version does not include alerts. However, this can be added if requested.
**Author:** atulgalande75
**Disclaimer:** This script is for educational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Use at your own risk.