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# TrendMagnet

The first indicator of its kind. Follow trends and ranges WITHOUT cluttering your charting space.

TrengMagnet is a sophisticated trend detection algorithm designed to filter out market noise, highlight dominant trend direction, and detect early signs of momentum exhaustion. 

It combines a main trend-following band with triple-line markers that signal the strength or weakness of the current move.

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## **Dynamic Trend Band**

Smoothly follows trend direction and turns flat during consolidation, helping traders distinguish between trending and ranging conditions.

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Sharp slopes in the band confirm strong directional movement, while flat zones signal uncertainty or sideways behavior.

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The algorithm reduces reaction to short-term spikes, providing a cleaner representation of trend evolution.
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## Trend Detection Modes

The Trend Magnet includes three distinct sensitivity settings to align with different trading styles and timeframes:

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### Scalp

Optimized for high-frequency trading. This mode is highly sensitive to minor price fluctuations, providing early Trend signals for quick entries and exits.

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### Normal

The default balanced setting, ideal for day trading. It filters out market noise while remaining responsive to significant intraday trend shifts.

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### Macro

Designed for long-term analysis.&#x20;

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This mode prioritizes the dominant market direction, ignoring short-term volatility to keep you aligned with the primary trend.
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## **Triple-Line System**

These horizontal line sets act as a trend strength and volatility scanner.

Appearing at the **bottom** during uptrends or at the **top** during downtrends, they help detect **trend exhaustion**, **pause zones**, or areas of consolidation.

The more frequent and extended the orange clusters, the greater the chance of a shift or slowdown in price movement.

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Use them as early alerts to reduce risk, manage exits, or prepare for possible reversals.
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## How to use

### **Trend Confirmation**

Identify the direction of the TrendMagnet band slope—use the green band for a long bias and the purple band for a short bias.

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### **Momentum Weakness Detection**

Watch for orange triple-line formations as early warnings of trend exhaustion; they are ideal for tightening your risk management.

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### **Range Filtering**

Avoid entries when the TrengMagnet band is flat, as this indicates a lack of clear direction or consolidation.

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## Settings

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| Setting              | Description                                                                                                                                                                                   |
| -------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Trend Magnet Toggle  | Enables or disables the primary trend-following band on your chart.                                                                                                                           |
| Trend Detection Mode | <p>A dropdown to adjust the indicator's sensitivity. </p><ul><li>Scalp for rapid price action</li><li>Normal for standard day trading, </li><li>Macro for long-term trend analysis.</li></ul> |
| Trend Colors         | Customizes the visual colors for the trend band.                                                                                                                                              |
| Magnet Bar           | Toggles horizontal visual bands at the top and bottom of the chart. These highlight trends and momentum strength.                                                                             |