The Trend Confirmation Index (TCI) is a robust technical indicator designed for Metatrader 5 (MT5), offering a precise gauge of the market's current condition.
Overview
The TCI allows traders to assess market momentum by identifying overbought (>70) and oversold (<30) levels. This indicator is particularly effective in determining the strength of a trend based on the closing prices within candlesticks.Customizable Parameters
- Period: Defines the calculation period.
- Method: Specifies the calculation method.
- Overbought Level: Sets the threshold for overbought conditions.
- Oversold Level: Sets the threshold for oversold conditions.
- Show Actual CPP: Option to display the close price location line for each candlestick (Yes/No).
How to Use the TCI Indicator
- Buy Signal: Initiate a long position when the green TCI line breaks and stays above the 50.00 level.
- Sell Signal: Open a short position when the green TCI line dips below the 50.00 level.
- Exit Buy Trade: Close buy trades if the green TCI line exceeds the 70.00 level (overbought) or drops below the 50.00 level.
- Exit Sell Trade: Close sell trades if the green TCI line falls below the 30.00 level (oversold) or rises above the 50.00 level.
Installation Instructions
- Download the Indicator: Click the “LINK” button at the bottom of this post to download the MT5 indicator file.
- Copy Indicator Files: Copy the Trend Confirmation Index Indicator files.
- Paste Files into MT5 Directory:
- Navigate to your MT5 platform.
- Go to File > Open Data Folder > MQL5 > Indicators.
- Paste the copied files into this folder.
- Restart MT5: Close and reopen your MT5 client.
- Select Chart and Timeframe: Choose the chart and timeframe where you want to apply the indicator.
- Attach Indicator to Chart:
- In the MT5 platform, locate the Navigator panel on the left side.
- Browse to Custom Indicators.
- Right-click on trend-confirmation-index-indicator.mq5 and select “Attach to the chart.”
- Adjust Settings: Modify the indicator settings as needed and click OK.
- Ready to Use: The Trend Confirmation Index indicator will now be running on your selected chart.
Included Files
- trend-confirmation-index-indicator.mq5