Range & Trend
Range & Trend is one of our most sophisticated algorithms for trend detection.
Range & Trend is one of our most sophisticated algorithms for trend detection. It’s easy to use, easy to understand, and definitely a must-add to your TradingView chart if you want reliable insights into both trending and ranging market conditions.
Core Concept
This algorithm is built on the principle of price drift — the way price tends to gradually shift over longer periods. By focusing on this drift, the algorithm filters out short-term noise and highlights the true underlying trend. That’s why it’s both reliable and simple to use and interpret.
Trend Signals
The trend signals are based on:
The underlying trend drift
The directional change of the trendline
By keeping it this straightforward, anyone can understand how to use the signals effectively.
The tool includes:
Regular Signals
Regular Signals (+)
Strong Signals (++)
These three signal types help traders assess the strength and reliability of each signal. Here's how they work:
Regular Signals
These signals indicate a change in the trend direction. They don’t account for strength — they simply show that the underlying price drift may be reversing. When printed, traders should begin looking for entries in the direction of the new trend.
Regular Signals (+)
These add a layer of trend strength confirmation. When a signal is printed with a (+), it indicates a higher probability of the trend continuation in that direction. It's a simple way to confirm trend quality.
Strong Signals (++)
Strong Signals appear when the market is in a strong trend. These can either:
Signal the start of a new extended trend move, or
Mark the exhaustion of the current trend.
💡 Pro Tip: Analyze previous price action when you see a strong signal. If it appears early in an emerging trend, it's likely the next leg is starting. If it appears late — after multiple legs — it could indicate trend exhaustion and a possible reversal.
Trend Context Awareness
Put the signals in the context of historical price behavior:
Early signal = higher validity
Late signal (after 3–5 legs) = use caution
Always keep in mind: no trend lasts forever.
Trend Line
The trend line:
Reflects the current trend direction
Acts as a Point of Control (support in bullish trends, resistance in bearish trends)
Can be used for retest entries
Trend Buffer
No trend is perfect — price often needs to pull back before continuing.
The Trend Buffer creates a zone between the trend line and a buffer line. This zone is the "final call" area for trend continuation. If price enters this zone but doesn't break below (for bulls) or above (for bears), the major trend is still intact.
➡️ This buffer zone is also a great area to look for retest entries.
Trend Tracker
The Trend Tracker is a fast-moving trend line designed to capture early trend shifts and follow price action closely. It reacts quickly to momentum changes, helping traders stay aligned with the current move.
In addition to tracking trend direction, the Trend Tracker also highlights minor internal ranges. When the line flattens out, it signals that the price is entering a phase with no clear directional bias — a potential short-term consolidation zone.
When the price starts to move again, the Trend Tracker quickly re-aligns to the new direction.
This makes it a powerful tool for short-term traders looking to stay tightly in sync with evolving price action.
⚠️ Notice: The Trend Tracker provides rapid trend updates and can help you catch early trend shifts. However, due to its responsiveness, it may also generate more frequent changes. Always align your trades with the direction of the Buffer Trend to ensure you're trading with the dominant structure. Use the Trend Tracker as a confirmation and fine-tuning tool, not as a standalone signal.
Range Detection
Identifying ranges in real-time is notoriously difficult. Most traders only notice a range after it’s formed.
Range Candles
This feature predicts areas where the market is likely to range or consolidate — shown in real-time when the candles turn blue. Blue candles signal:
Choppy, indecisive price action
No clear direction
High likelihood of sideways movement
⚠️ This feature doesn’t highlight the “perfect” range. It alerts you to areas where a range is likely to form, allowing you to prepare accordingly.
Using Range Candles Effectively
When candles turn blue, observe recent pivot highs/lows.
Draw a box between these levels — this becomes the range zone.
Track price behavior within this zone. Expect candles to shift in and out of blue.
If the price breaks out of the box, the range is ending. Until then, it's still active.
Range Levels
The Range Levels automatically adapt to the market — expanding or contracting as needed.
When price enters the Range Levels:
Expect choppy behavior
Look for entries near the top or bottom of the range
Wait for a breakout or rejection to determine trend continuation
In trending markets:
Price will often retest the top/bottom range levels before continuing in trend direction.
If price becomes choppy near these levels, it could signal trend exhaustion.
Swing Points
Swing Points are key for identifying the historical market structure. These points dynamically adapt to new highs and lows as price unfolds in real time.
The usage is simple and powerful:
If we understand the historical structure, we can better anticipate future movements. For example, if the market is forming Higher Highs and Higher Lows, we can expect that pattern to continue — until the structure changes.
Use Swing Points to analyze the current structure and spot whether we’re in:
A trending phase (with clear HH/HL or LL/LH)
A transition phase (structure breaking or shifting)
A ranging or choppy condition
This helps you better understand the trend condition, potential reversals, and which market phase you're currently in.
Understanding the swing structure helps anticipate future behavior and trend reversals.
Timeframe Scanner
The Timeframe Scanner highlights the trend status across multiple timeframes.
It helps you:
Confirm higher timeframe direction
Align lower timeframe entries with the broader trend
🔔 Signal Alerts
1.0 Regular Buy
Indicates a basic buy signal based on a trend reversal or start of upward drift.
1.1 Regular Sell
Indicates a basic sell signal based on a trend reversal or start of downward drift.
1.2 Regular Buy Plus
A buy signal with added strength — higher probability of successful trend continuation.
1.3 Regular Sell Plus
A sell signal with added strength — stronger confirmation of bearish direction.
1.4 Strong Buy
Signals a strong bullish trend move or possible start of a new trend leg.
1.5 Strong Sell
Signals a strong bearish trend move or potential start of a downward trend leg.
1.6 Strong Buy Plus
High-confidence buy signal — strong trend alignment and early entry potential.
1.7 Strong Sell Plus
High-confidence sell signal — strong trend confirmation or end-of-trend warning.
⚡ Catch-All Alerts
1.8 Any Buy/Sell
Triggers on any Regular Buy or Sell signal — helpful for general trend shifts.
1.9 Any Strong Buy/Sell
Triggers on any Strong Buy or Sell signal — useful for catching major moves.
📈 Price Cross Alerts
2.0 Close Cross Over R&T
Price has crossed above the Trend line — potential trend continuation or breakout.
2.1 Close Cross Under R&T
Price has crossed below the Trend line — could signal trend break or reversal.
📊 Range Detection
3.0 Potential Range Detected
Real-time detection of possible ranging/consolidation zone — market likely to be choppy.
📡 Trend Tracker Alerts
4.0 Trend Tracker Up Triggers when the Trend Tracker detects a fresh shift into an uptrend. This signals that short-term price direction has turned bullish.
4.1 Trend Tracker Dn Triggers when the Trend Tracker detects a fresh shift into a downtrend. This signals that short-term price direction has turned bearish.
4.2 ANY Trend Tracker Up/Dn Triggers on any change in the Trend Tracker — either up or down. Use this for general trend shift detection regardless of direction.
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