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Supertrend

Supertrend: an ATR-based trailing band under price in an uptrend and above it in a downtrend, flipping when the close breaks it.

Supertrend on BTCUSDT 1h (Binance), with only this indicator on.
Supertrend on BTCUSDT 1h (Binance), with only this indicator on.

How to read it

  • Green band under price: uptrend; red band above price: downtrend.
  • A flip of the band marks a trend change and is often used as a trailing stop.
  • In sideways markets it flips frequently.

Key settings

  • ATR period 10, factor 3.
  • Trend fill opacity (shade between the line and the bar middle).

Good to know

  • Drawn on the price pane, over the candles.