Catch Trends Before They Happen
Volume-weighted trend detection with adaptive volatility filters and intelligent quality scoring. Know WHAT to trade, WHEN to trade, and HOW MUCH to risk.
✨ NEW: Signal Strength Scoring | ⚡ Independent Cooldowns | 🌍 Universal Compatibility
Every calculation is weighted by volume. See what institutions see. TrendCatcher gives more weight to high-volume moves and filters out low-volume noise automatically.
Automatically adjusts to volatility. High volatility? Widens filters. Low volatility? Tightens sensitivity. You get fewer false signals in ANY market condition.
Purple "TC Buy" and "TC Sell" labels tell you exactly when to act. No guesswork. No analysis paralysis. Just clean, actionable signals backed by ATR buffers and volume confirmation.
Built-in quality controls ensure you only get high-probability setups. ATR-based buffers prevent premature entries. Volume confirmation ensures momentum backing. Cooldown eliminates signal spam.
Three trading styles (Aggressive/Normal/Conservative), adjustable ATR multiplier, directional bias modes (Long/Short/Balanced), and configurable cooldown. Match the indicator to YOUR trading style.
Signals lock in at bar close and never change. What you see is what you get. Real-time calculation means you trade with confidence, not regret.
Every signal now shows a quality score (1-100). See "TCB 85" for excellent buys or "TCS 42" for weak setups. Size positions intelligently - full on 80+, standard on 60-79, skip below 50.
Buy and sell signals now have separate cooldowns. Catch reversals 50% faster in volatile markets without same-direction spam. No more waiting when the market flips!
New optional volume filter works on ALL instruments. Trade forex, futures, low-volume stocks - everything. Toggle ON for quality (stocks), OFF for coverage (forex).
Automatically catches earnings gaps, overnight moves, and weekend crypto gaps. No more missed opportunities when price jumps through trigger zones.
Price Momentum (35 pts) + Volume Intensity (25 pts) + Trend Alignment (20 pts) + Candle Strength (20 pts) = Real differentiation. Scores range 20-95, not bunched at one number.
Black text on purple labels for maximum readability. "TCB 85" format shows signal type AND quality in one clean label. No overlap, no clutter.
Institutional-grade calculation that weighs price action by volume intensity
Dynamic lookback periods and buffer zones that adjust to current volatility
Aggressive, Normal, and Conservative settings for different trading speeds
Long mode for bulls, Short mode for bears, Balanced mode for both
Fine-tune signal sensitivity from 0.1 (aggressive) to 1.0 (conservative)
Quality scores (1-100) guide position sizing - "TCB 85" format shows signal + score
Buy and sell cooldowns separated - catch reversals 50% faster
Automatically catches earnings gaps, overnight moves, weekend crypto gaps
Toggle ON/OFF - works on forex, futures, any instrument now
Control signal frequency with 0-10 bar spacing to prevent overtrading
See the underlying volume-weighted regression line for additional context
Full compatibility with TrendSpider's alert system for email, SMS, and webhooks
Works on stocks, crypto, forex, futures - any liquid market with volume data
From 1-minute scalping to daily position trading (optimized for 15-minute)
Professional purple color scheme that's visible on any chart background
Free improvements and enhancements for as long as you use TrendCatcher
When TrendCatcher loads, you'll see:
That's it. No complicated overlays. No confusing colors. Just clear buy and sell signals when trends are about to reverse.
The default settings work great out of the box. Most traders never need to adjust anything. But if you want to customize, keep reading.
This is the single most important setting. It controls how fast or conservative TrendCatcher behaves.
| Mode | Best For | Signal Frequency | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggressive | Day trading, scalping, fast-paced markets | High (more signals) | Good (some noise) |
| Normal (Default) | Swing trading, active investing | Medium (balanced) | Very Good (proven) |
| Conservative | Position trading, slow markets | Low (fewer signals) | Excellent (highest quality) |
How to choose: Start with Normal. If signals feel too slow, switch to Aggressive. If too noisy, switch to Conservative.
This setting determines how far price must move beyond the TrendCatcher line to trigger a signal. It's CRITICAL for filtering noise vs. catching moves.
0.1-0.3 (Aggressive)
Ultra-sensitive. Catches moves early. If ATR = $2, price only needs to move $0.20-0.60 past the line.
Use when: Day trading, trending markets, you want maximum signals
0.5 (Normal - Default)
Balanced sweet spot. If ATR = $2, price must move $1.00 past the line.
Use when: Swing trading, most market conditions, you want quality and quantity
0.6-1.0 (Conservative)
Requires significant movement. If ATR = $2, price must move $1.20-2.00 past the line.
Use when: Position trading, choppy/volatile markets, you want only the best signals
Simple rule: Lower ATR = hair trigger (trending markets). Higher ATR = confirmation required (choppy markets).
TrendCatcher can be optimized for the direction you trade.
Why it matters: If you're a long-only trader using Short mode, you'll miss opportunities and get signals you won't take. Match the mode to your strategy.
Prevents signal clustering and overtrading by spacing signals apart.
| Cooldown | Spacing | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| 0-2 bars | Minimal (max signals) | Scalping, very active trading |
| 4 bars (Default) | Balanced (60 min on 15-min charts) | Most trading styles |
| 6-10 bars | Wide (highest quality) | Position trading, patient traders |
Example: On 15-minute charts with 4-bar cooldown, after a signal fires, the next signal can't appear for at least 60 minutes (4 × 15 min).
A purple "TC Buy" label appears below a candle when:
What it means: The trend is reversing to the upside with volume confirmation. This is your cue to consider a long entry.
What it doesn't mean: It's not a guarantee. It's a high-probability setup that you should evaluate alongside your own analysis, risk management, and trading plan.
A purple "TC Sell" label appears above a candle when:
What it means: The trend is reversing to the downside with volume confirmation. This is your cue to consider a short entry or exit long positions.
If you enable "Show TrendCatcher Line", you'll see a purple line on your chart. This line represents the volume-weighted linear regression - essentially where price "should" be based on recent volume-weighted price action.
How to use it:
Most traders keep this line OFF for cleaner charts and just use the signals.
TrendCatcher is not a magic button. It doesn't predict the future. It doesn't work 100% of the time (nothing does). It's a tool that identifies high-probability trend reversal setups based on volume-weighted price action and adaptive volatility analysis.
Your job as a trader is to:
Here are four battle-tested strategies using TrendCatcher. Pick the one that matches your trading style and timeframe.
Settings:
Entry Rules:
Stop Loss: Below the signal bar low (tight, 0.3-0.5%)
Best for: Active traders who can watch the screen, liquid instruments with tight spreads
Settings:
Entry Rules:
Stop Loss: Below the signal bar low or recent swing low (1-2%)
Best for: Day traders seeking 1-3 quality setups per day
Settings:
Entry Rules:
Stop Loss: Below signal bar low or major support level (2-5%)
Best for: Swing traders holding 3-10 days per trade
Settings:
Entry Rules:
Stop Loss: Below signal bar low or major support (5-10%)
Best for: Patient traders seeking major trend reversals for months-long holds
Win Rate Expectations:
Remember: Win rate doesn't matter as much as risk/reward. A 50% win rate with 2:1 R:R is profitable. A 70% win rate with 1:1 R:R is better.
No. Signals lock in at bar close and never change. What you see in real-time is what stays on the chart.
TrendCatcher is optimized for 15-minute charts but works on all timeframes from 1-minute to weekly. Start with 15-minute and experiment from there.
Yes! TrendCatcher works on any liquid market with volume data. Many traders use it successfully on crypto (BTC, ETH), forex pairs (EUR/USD, GBP/USD), and futures (ES, NQ).
It depends on your settings and timeframe. On 15-minute charts with Normal settings, expect 2-5 signals per day per symbol. With Aggressive settings, expect 5-10 signals. With Conservative, expect 1-3 signals.
Use Balanced if you trade both directions. Use Long mode if you only go long (buy) or have a bullish bias. Use Short mode if you only short sell or have a bearish bias. Balanced is best for most traders.
Start with 0.5 (default). If you're missing good setups, lower it to 0.3-0.4. If you're getting too many false signals, raise it to 0.6-0.7. Match it to current market conditions.
Absolutely! TrendCatcher works great alongside RSI (overbought/oversold confirmation), moving averages (trend filter), support/resistance levels, and volume indicators. Just avoid indicator overload - 2-3 total is plenty.
Don't take signals in isolation. Look for confluence: TC Buy + bouncing off support + RSI oversold = high-probability setup. Multiple confirmations = higher win rate.
Check the higher timeframe for trend direction. A TC Buy on the 15-min chart is stronger when the 1-hour or daily chart shows an uptrend. Trade with the higher timeframe trend, not against it.
For day trading, the first 30-60 minutes of the market open can be choppy and produce false signals. Consider waiting until 10:00-10:30 AM ET for cleaner signals, or use Conservative settings during the open.
Instead of going all-in on the first signal, enter 50% position. If the trade moves in your favor and another TC Buy fires (or you get confirmation from price action), add the remaining 50%. This reduces risk on losers while maximizing winners.
Keep a trading journal with screenshots of every TrendCatcher signal you take. Note the timeframe, settings, outcome, and what you learned. After 50-100 trades, patterns will emerge showing you YOUR personal edge with TrendCatcher.
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Feedback: We're constantly improving TrendCatcher based on user feedback. If you have suggestions, feature requests, or questions, reach out. Your input shapes the future of this indicator.
TrendCatcher is more than an indicator - it's a complete trend detection system backed by ongoing support, education, and community. We're committed to helping you become a better, more profitable trader.
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