About the ADX VMA Indicator
The ADX VMA Indicator for MT5 is a trend-following tool that combines the Average Directional Index (ADX) with a Variable Moving Average (VMA) to generate reliable buy and sell signals.
It plots a colored histogram beneath the main price area to show current market momentum.
Green histogram bars indicate bullish momentum, while violet bars signal bearish pressure.
The non-repaint design ensures that past signals remain visible, giving traders confidence in using the tool for scalping or intraday trading.
Adjustable settings such as period, price type, style, and colors allow customization for any currency pair or timeframe.
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ADXVMA histogram.mq5 Indicator (MT5)
Key Features
- Non-repaint trend indicator combining ADX and VMA for precise signals.
- The colored histogram shows bullish (green) and bearish (violet) momentum.
- Suitable for scalping and intraday strategies, especially the London and New York sessions.
- Adjustable period, price type, colors, and style.
- Helps identify trend direction and potential reversals.
- Clear signals for both entries and exits.
Indicator Chart
The ADX VMA Indicator displays a colored histogram beneath the main price area.
Green bars indicate buying momentum, while violet bars show selling momentum.
Traders can use the histogram to confirm trend direction and timing for entry or exit trades.
Guide to Trade with ADX VMA Indicator
Buy Rules
- Wait for the histogram to turn green.
- This signals bullish momentum in the market.
- Open a buy trade when the green bars appear.
- Confirm the trend direction for stronger trade confidence.
Sell Rules
- Wait for the histogram to turn violet.
- This signals bearish momentum in the market.
- Open a sell trade when the violet bars appear.
- Confirm the trend direction for stronger trade confidence.
Stop Loss
- Set the stop loss below the most recent swing low for buy trades.
- Place the stop loss above the most recent swing high for sell trades.
- Trail the stop if the trend continues favorably.
Take Profit
- Close the buy trade if the histogram turns violet.
- Close the sell trade if the histogram turns green.
- Alternatively, target the next strong support or resistance level.
ADX VMA and Trend Strength EMA Scalping Strategy for MT5
This scalping strategy combines the ADX VMA Indicator with the Trend Strength EMA Indicator to create a clean intraday system based on trend strength and directional confirmation.
It is designed for fast execution on M1 to M5 charts while keeping entries aligned with higher probability momentum phases.
The ADX VMA indicator blends volatility and trend strength into a single histogram.
Green bars indicate bullish pressure while violet bars indicate bearish conditions.
The Trend Strength EMA adds directional confirmation, showing a blue signal line for buy trends and a brown line for sell trends.
This strategy works best on major forex pairs and gold during the London and New York sessions.
Buy Entry Rules
- Wait for ADX VMA to print green histogram bars, showing bullish trend strength.
- Confirm that the Trend Strength EMA line is blue, indicating buy trend direction.
- Enter a buy trade after a minor pullback while price remains above the EMA line.
- Place the stop loss below the most recent swing low or just under the EMA depending on volatility.
- Take profit when ADX VMA turns violet or when price closes below the EMA line.
Sell Entry Rules
- Wait for ADX VMA to print violet histogram bars, confirming bearish trend strength.
- Confirm that the Trend Strength EMA line is brown, indicating sell trend direction.
- Enter a sell trade after a small retracement while price remains below the EMA line.
- Place the stop loss above the most recent swing high or just above the EMA depending on market movement.
- Take profit when ADX VMA switches to green or when price closes above the EMA line.
Case Study 1: EURUSD M5 Scalping Buy
During the London session on EURUSD M5, price started expanding upward after a short consolidation phase.
The ADX VMA histogram turned green and increased in size, showing rising bullish strength.
At the same time, the Trend Strength EMA line turned blue and started sloping upward, confirming directional alignment.
A buy trade was entered after a small pullback to the EMA where price held support.
The stop loss was placed just below the EMA instead of the previous swing low, keeping the setup tight for scalping conditions.
Price continued moving upward in a steady intraday push as green histogram bars remained consistent.
The long trade was closed precisely when ADX VMA switched from green to violet and price closed below the EMA line, confirming that bullish momentum had ended and a short term reversal was starting.
Case Study 2: XAUUSD M5 Gold Scalping Sell
On XAUUSD M5 during the New York session, gold showed a strong upward exhaustion phase followed by a sharp rejection near intraday highs.
The ADX VMA indicator turned violet, indicating bearish pressure entering the market.
At the same time, the Trend Strength EMA line shifted to brown and began sloping downward, confirming a bearish trend shift.
A sell trade was entered after price retraced slightly back toward the EMA.
The stop loss was placed above the most recent swing high rather than directly at the EMA, allowing room for gold’s natural volatility spikes.
Price moved lower in a controlled drop with consistent violet histogram bars supporting the move.
The short trade was closed exactly when ADX VMA turned green and price closed back above the EMA line, confirming that bearish momentum had fully faded and the trend had reversed.
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ADXVMA histogram.mq5 Indicator (MT5)
FAQ
What do the colors in the histogram indicate?
Green histogram bars indicate bullish momentum, while violet bars indicate bearish momentum.
The colors help traders quickly spot trend direction changes.
Is this indicator suitable for scalping?
Yes. The ADX VMA indicator works well for scalping and intraday trading, especially during the London and New York sessions when market activity is higher.
Can I customize the indicator settings?
Yes. Traders can adjust the period, price type, histogram style, and colors to match their trading preferences and chart layout.
Does the indicator repaint?
No. The ADX VMA indicator is non-repaint, ensuring that historical signals remain unchanged for accurate analysis.
Summary
The ADX VMA Indicator provides a reliable view of market trends using a colored histogram to highlight bullish and bearish momentum.
Green bars indicate upward movement, while violet bars signal downward movement.
With customizable settings and support for all MT5 timeframes and instruments, it’s a flexible tool for scalping and intraday trading.
Traders can use the histogram for entry and exit signals, spotting trend reversals, or confirming market direction.
