Supertrend

What does Supertrend measure?

A single trend line that sits below price in an uptrend and above it in a downtrend, flipping sides when the trend changes. `direction` says which: +1 up, −1 down.

How is Supertrend calculated?

Draw a band 3 times the 10-candle average true range above and below the candle midpoint. The line tracks whichever band the trend is on, ratchets in your favour, and only flips when the close breaks through it.

Written by reading the engine’s real computation, not a textbook — where the two differ, the page describes what actually runs.

How do I use Supertrend in a bot?

In the builder, add an indicator of type supertrend (parameters: length, default 10; mult, default 3). Its output series — line, direction — become operands you can compare in any entry or exit rule. The engine grades the whole rule honestly: real fills, no look-ahead, half the history held back.

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• Triangular MAAn average of an average — extra smooth, and slower to react.

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