This Pine Script is an implementation of a "Four Supertrend" indicator by Baljit Aujla. It calculates and plots four Supertrend indicators based on the Average True Range (ATR) method, allowing for different ATR periods and multipliers for each line.
Here is an explanation of the key components:
Inputs 1:- ATR Periods: Four different periods for ATR, adjustable by the user (defaults: 10, 11, 12, 13). 2:- ATR Multipliers: Four different multipliers for the ATR, adjustable by the user (defaults: 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0). 3:- Source: The data source used for calculation, default is the average of high and low prices (hl2). 4:- Change ATR Calculation Method: Option to switch between the traditional ATR and a simple moving average of true range (SMA of TR). 5:- Signal Display- Options to show buy/sell signals and highlight trends.
Logic: The script computes four separate Supertrend lines using the ATR method for each line. For each of the four lines, it calculates an uptrend and downtrend threshold, and the trend direction changes when the close price crosses these thresholds.
For each trend line: 1. Uptrend and Downtrend Calculation: The script uses ATR-based bands above and below the price. The uptrend line is calculated by subtracting the ATR multiplied by a given multiplier from the source price, and the downtrend line is calculated by adding the ATR multiplied by a multiplier to the source price. 2. Trend Reversal Logic: The trend switches based on the price action relative to the uptrend and downtrend lines. If the price moves above the downtrend, it signals a switch to an uptrend, and vice versa for a downtrend. 3. Signal Generation: Buy signals occur when the trend changes from negative to positive (down to up), and sell signals occur when the trend changes from positive to negative (up to down).
Plots: The script plots:
Uptrend and Downtrend Lines: These are visualized as green and red lines for each trend. Buy/Sell Signals: Small circles are drawn on the chart when a trend change occurs (buy and sell signals). Trend Highlighting: Background highlighting is applied to show when the market is in an uptrend (green) or downtrend (red).
Alerts: The script has commented-out alert conditions (alertcondition), which can be enabled to send notifications when a buy or sell signal occurs, or when a trend change happens.
Enhancements: 1. Background Highlighting: This is an option to visually emphasize uptrends and downtrends by filling the background with respective colors. 2. Signal Visibility: You can toggle whether to show the buy/sell signals on the chart. 3. ATR Calculation Method: Option to change the ATR calculation method (using SMA of TR vs the default ATR).
The script is useful for identifying multi-timeframe trends with adjustable parameters and provides both signals and visual markers on the chart to aid in trading decisions.
Issues and Improvements: The code seems to be truncated, specifically for the last Supertrend line (Line 4). To fully complete the functionality for the fourth line, the logic for up4, down4 and tread4 needs to be finished, similar to the other three lines.
Would you like help finishing the script for the fourth line or improving specific parts of it?