Holt Double Exponential Smoothing Trend Indicator (MT4)

The Holt double exponential smoothing trend Metatrader 4 indicator is a great oscillator for predicting short-term bearish and bullish moves.

This indicator includes a trend component in its code.

Similarly to other trading oscillators:

Above the zero level (green bars), price is said to be in bullish and traders look for buy trade opportunities.

Below the zero level (orange bars), price is said to be bearish and traders look for sell trade opportunities.

It is recommended to use the Holt indicator together with a trend-following indicator.

Scalpers could use the Holt indicator as a standalone.

For example, buy and sell for 5-15 pips profit target on each trade using the shorter-timeframe’s such as the 5 min trading charts.

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The USD/JPY H1 chart below displays the Holt double exponential smoothing trend forex indicator in action.

Basic Trading Signals

Signals from the Holt double exponential smoothing trend oscillator are easy to interpret and goes as follows:

Buy Trade: Open buy order when the Holt oscillator crosses back above the 0.00 zero level from below (from orange to green bars).

Sell Trade: Open sell order when the Holt oscillator crosses back below the 0.00 zero level from above (from green to orange bars).

Exit Trade: Close trades at an opposite signal, or use your own preferred exit method.

Tip: Use this indicator in conjunction with a trend-following indicator (SMA, EMA, BB,…) if you want to buy dips and sell rallies in the trend.

MT4 Indicator Characteristics

Currency pairs: Any

Platform: Metatrader 4

Type: chart pattern

Customization options: Variable (Estimate Period, Trend Period, Price, Forecast Bars, Alerts, Push Notification) Colors, width & Style.

Time frames: 1-Minute, 5-Minutes, 15-Minutes, 30-Minutes, 1-Hour, 4-Hours, 1-Day, 1-Week, 1-Month

Type: Oscillator