AMACD Trading Indicator for MT5

AMACD blends the classic MACD logic with an adaptive moving-average core, giving you a smoother, faster-reaction momentum/trend view without drowning in noise. It’s designed for MetaTrader 5 and works on any symbol and timeframe.

How it works (in plain English)

• The indicator builds a main line (adaptive momentum) and a signal line (smoothed confirmation).
• The histogram visualizes the distance between them (positive = bullish pressure, negative = bearish pressure).
• Because the core is adaptive, the line accelerates in strong trends and calms down in chop — reducing whipsaws versus a static MACD.

Signals you can trade

1. Line crossover – Long when the main line crosses above the signal; Short when it crosses below.
2. Zero-line cross – Momentum flips bullish above 0 and bearish below 0. Useful as a trend filter.
3. Histogram color/side flip – Quick visual cue for momentum change.
4. Slope confirmation – Extra confidence when the signal line slope agrees with the trade direction.
5. (Optional) Divergence – Price makes a new high/low but AMACD doesn’t. Treat as early warning; confirm with price action.

Tip: Combine #1 (crossover) with #2 (zero-line filter) to skip many low-quality trades.

Inputs & settings (most useful)

• Fast AMA period / Slow AMA period – Controls sensitivity. Smaller = faster but noisier.
• Signal smoothing – How much the signal line is smoothed.
• Price source – Close, typical, weighted, etc.
• Alerts – On-screen, push, or sound on crossover/zero-line/histogram flip.
• Colors & widths – Make bullish/bearish states easy to read at a glance.

Suggested timeframes

• M5–M15: Scalping on liquid majors and indices (add a trend filter).
• M30–H4: Swing trades and “stay-in-trend” plays.
• Daily+: Position trades and portfolio filters.

Practical playbook

• Multi-timeframe filter: Trade M15 setups in the direction of H1 zero-line or slope.
• Structure first: Prefer signals that happen near pullbacks to S/R or moving averages.
• Volatility-aware exits: Use ATR-based stops and trailing to respect changing volatility.
• Risk: Keep per-trade risk ≤ 1–2%. More signals ≠ more risk.

Installation (MT5)

1. Open MetaTrader 5 → File → Open Data Folder.
2. Go to MQL5/Indicators and copy ama-cd.ex5 there.
3. Restart MT5 (or refresh the Navigator), then drag AMACD onto a chart.
4. Adjust inputs → click OK.

FAQ

Does it repaint? No. The values are calculated on closed bars (standard MT5 indicator logic).
Can I use it in EAs? Yes—attach to charts or call via iCustom in your MT5 Expert Advisors.
Which markets? FX majors/crosses, indices, metals, crypto—anything your broker provides in MT5.
Best pairs/time? Trade during active sessions (e.g., London/NY overlap) to reduce chop.

Disclaimer: This indicator is a tool—not a guarantee. Test on a demo account first, and use risk management.