The Simple Linear Regression forex MT4 indicator draws 3 lines on the chart that forms a trading channel.
- The upper trend line represents resistance.
- The median line represents the center line of the channel.
- The lower trend line represents support.
Trading linear regression is quite easy to understand:
When the channel is pointing down, you would be looking for sell trade opportunities.
When the channel is pointing up, you would be looking for buy trade opportunities.
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Example Chart
The EUR/USD H1 chart below displays the Simple Regression forex indicator in action.
Basic Trading Signals
Here’s how to trade linear regression:
Buy Trade: Open buy order near the lower trend line when the channel is pointing up (bullish trend)
Sell Trade: Open sell order near the upper trend line when the channel is pointing down (bearish trend)
Exit Trade: For long trades, close near the upper resistance trend line. For short trades, close near the lower support trend line, or use your own preferred exit method
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MT4 Indicator Characteristics
Currency pairs: Any
Platform: Metatrader 4
Type: chart pattern indicator
Customization options: Variable (LookbackPeriod, AppliedTimeframe, RegressionStyle, RegressionColor) Colors, width & Style.
Time frames: 1-Minute, 5-Minutes, 15-Minutes, 30-Minutes, 1-Hour, 4-Hours, 1-Day, 1-Week, 1-Month
Type: Pattern
Installation
Copy and paste the SimpleRegression.mq4 indicator into the MQL4 indicators folder of the Metatrader 4 trading platform.
You can access this folder from the top menu as follows:
File > Open Data Folder > MQL4 > Indicators (paste here)