The MA Ribbon Signal indicator for Metatrader 5 is a popular trend analysis tool offering reliable signals for buying and selling pairs in the Forex market.
The indicator utilizes moving averages as the foundation to generate the best possible trend signals.
Key points:
- A blue colored MA Ribbon indicates an uptrend.
- An orange colored MA Ribbon indicates a downtrend.
- Suitable for scalpers, day traders, and swing traders.
The indicator offers the following customizable options to suit individual preferences: fast average period, slow average period, method, price to use, and multiple alerts.
It can be combined with any trading strategy for additional trend confirmation, or simply as a standalone buy/sell signal tool.
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MA_ribbon_1.1.mq5 Indicator (MT5)
Chart Example
The following picture shows what the MA Ribbon Signal indicator looks like when applied to the MT5 chart.
How To Buy And Sell Forex Pairs Utilizing The MA Ribbon Signal Indicator?
Find a simple trading example below:
Buy Signal
- The blue colored MA Ribbon generates a buy signal (see chart example above).
- Execute a buy market order and set a protective stop below swing support.
- Exit the buy trade for a potential reward to risk ratio of 1.5.
- Alternatively: wait for the orange colored MA Ribbon to close trade long trade.
Sell Signal
- The orange colored MA Ribbon generates a sell signal.
- Execute a sell market order and set a protective stop above swing resistance.
- Exit the sell trade for a potential reward to risk ratio of 1.5.
- Alternatively: wait for the blue colored MA Ribbon to close trade short trade.
