iTrend JMA (MT5)

iTrend JMA blends Ehlers’ Instantaneous Trend (iTrend) with Jurik Moving Average (JMA) smoothing. You get a low‑lag trend read with clean flips and entry signals on zero‑cross/trigger crosses — ideal for MetaTrader 5.

What it shows

• iTrend core — instantaneous trendline/oscillator around zero (bias by sign).
• JMA smoothing — reduces noise with minimal lag; clearer state changes.
• (Optional) arrows/alerts — zero‑cross, trigger‑line cross, and slope flips.

Trade ideas

1. Bias by sign: trade long while iTrend > 0 (JMA up); short when < 0 (JMA down).
2. First pullback after flip: after a fresh zero‑cross, take the first retrace that respects bias.
3. Continuation hooks: entries when iTrend hooks from mid‑zone while JMA slope stays aligned.
4. (Optional) Divergence with price — early caution; seek confirmation.

Inputs that matter

• iTrend length — responsiveness vs stability.
• JMA length / phase — smoothness vs lag (phase can advance/lag slightly).
• Trigger length — confirm crosses.
• Alerts — zero/trigger/slope events.
• Colors/widths — fast visual read.

Suggested usage

• M5–M15: intraday momentum + pullbacks.
• M30–H4: swing continuations with zero‑line filter.
• Daily+: portfolio regime filter.

Installation (MT5)

1. Open MetaTrader 5 → File → Open Data Folder.
2. Copy i-trend-jma.ex5 to MQL5/Indicators.
3. Restart MT5 (or refresh Navigator) and attach iTrend JMA.
4. Tweak inputs → OK.

FAQ

Does it repaint? No on closed bars; flips confirm at bar close.
Use in EAs? Yes, via iCustom.
Markets? FX, indices, metals, crypto — anything on MT5.

Disclaimer: Test on a demo account first; risk management is essential.