SuperTrend combines the Average True Range with a multiplier and median price to plot a single line that flips between support and resistance — green means uptrend, red means downtrend. It is a favourite overlay for trend-following trading strategies across crypto and forex due to its visual simplicity. Apply it on TradingView alongside the ADX to filter entries to only strong-trending environments.
SuperTrend calculates upper and lower bands using ATR × multiplier (default 3) added to or subtracted from the median price (High + Low) / 2. When price closes above the upper band the indicator flips bullish; when it closes below the lower band it flips bearish. The line then acts as a trailing stop that only moves in the trend direction.
TEMA pushes the lag reduction of <a href="/academy/indicators/double-exponential-moving-average" class="text-primary hover:underline">DEMA</a> even further by applying a triple-smoothing formula, making it one of the most responsive moving averages available. It excels in fast-paced <a href="/market/crypto" class="text-primary hover:underline">crypto</a> markets where every bar of lag can mean a missed entry. Review our <a href="/academy/indicators" class="text-primary hover:underline">indicator guide library</a> to understand the full spectrum of moving averages from <a href="/academy/indicators/simple-moving-average" class="text-primary hover:underline">SMA</a> to TEMA.
VWAP calculates the average price weighted by volume throughout the trading session — it is the institutional benchmark that separates winners from losers on every intraday chart. Understanding VWAP is essential for trading <a href="/market/stocks" class="text-primary hover:underline">stocks</a> and <a href="/market/crypto" class="text-primary hover:underline">crypto</a> at the same levels the big players target. Combine VWAP with tools like the <a href="/academy/indicators/volume-profile" class="text-primary hover:underline">Volume Profile</a> for a more complete picture of institutional activity. Set it up on <a href="/tools/platforms/tradingview" class="text-primary hover:underline">TradingView</a> and pair it with your favourite momentum indicator for high-probability intraday setups.
The Simple Moving Average calculates the arithmetic mean of a security's price over a specified period, smoothing out noise and revealing the underlying trend direction. As one of the foundational tools in <a href="/academy/indicators" class="text-primary hover:underline">technical analysis</a>, the SMA helps traders identify long-term trends in <a href="/market/stocks" class="text-primary hover:underline">stocks</a>, <a href="/market/crypto" class="text-primary hover:underline">crypto</a>, and <a href="/market/forex" class="text-primary hover:underline">forex</a> markets. Pair it with the <a href="/academy/indicators/exponential-moving-average" class="text-primary hover:underline">Exponential Moving Average</a> for faster signals, and visualise both on a professional <a href="/tools/platforms/tradingview" class="text-primary hover:underline">charting platform</a> like TradingView.
The ZigZag indicator filters out minor price fluctuations by only plotting lines when price moves by a specified percentage, making macro swing highs and lows visually clear. It is an invaluable tool for wave analysis, <a href="/academy/indicators/fibonacci-retracements" class="text-primary hover:underline">Fibonacci retracement</a> placement, and identifying structural patterns in <a href="/market/stocks" class="text-primary hover:underline">stocks</a> and <a href="/market/crypto" class="text-primary hover:underline">crypto</a>. Use ZigZag on <a href="/tools/platforms/tradingview" class="text-primary hover:underline">TradingView</a> as a structural overlay alongside your trending <a href="/strategies" class="text-primary hover:underline">trading strategies</a>.