The trend direction force MT4 indicator is a trend following buy/sell signal oscillator that works well for any currency pair and time frame of your preference.
Extreme values fluctuate between 1 and -1.
Buy and sell trends are easy to follow with this oscillator:
- A buy trend occurs when the red oscillator signal line rises back above the upper gray 0.00 horizontal line from below.
- A sell trend occurs when the red oscillator signal line falls back below the lower gray 0.00 horizontal line from above.
It’s recommended to confirm signals from the trend direction force MT4 indicator with other technical tools or with price action.
Feel free to experiment with the different indicator’s inputs settings to suit your needs and preferences.
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Indicator Chart (GBP/USD M30)
The GBP/USD 30-minute chart below displays the Trend Direction Force Metatrader 4 forex indicator in action.
Basic Trading Signals
Signals from the Trend Direction Force MT4 forex indicator are easy to interpret and goes as follows:
Buy Signal: Open a buy trade when the red signal line of the Trend Direction Force MT4 indicator rises back above the upper 0.00 gray line.
Place a stop loss below support or use your own preferred SL method.
Sell Signal: Open a sell trade when the red signal line of the Trend Direction Force MT4 indicator falls back below the lower 0.00 gray line.
Place a stop loss above resistance or use your own preferred SL method.
Scalping Strategy Using Trend Direction Force + SuperTrend MTF Indicator (MT4)
This scalping strategy uses the Trend Direction Force indicator together with the SuperTrend MTF indicator.
These two tools work well in combination because one identifies momentum shifts and the other confirms the direction of the trend.
This creates a clean and structured approach for fast scalping on MT4.
The Trend Direction Force generates a buy trend when the red oscillator signal line rises above the upper gray 0.00 horizontal line after coming from below.
A sell trend occurs when the red line falls below the lower 0.00 gray line after coming from above.
The SuperTrend MTF indicator confirms trends with a green line for bullish conditions and a red line for bearish conditions.
Combined, they provide a fast and reliable approach for scalping on M1, M5, and M15 charts.
Buy Rules
- Trend Direction Force red line crosses upward above the upper 0.00 gray line.
- SuperTrend MTF line turns green.
- Enter the buy trade on the next candle after both conditions appear.
- Place a stop loss below the nearest local swing low.
- Take profit when the SuperTrend MTF line flips from green to red, or when the Trend Direction Force red line drops back below the 0.00 level.
Sell Rules
- Trend Direction Force red line crosses downward below the lower 0.00 gray line.
- SuperTrend MTF line turns red.
- Enter the sell trade on the next candle after both signals align.
- Place a stop loss above the nearest local swing high.
- Take profit when the SuperTrend MTF line flips from red to green, or when the Trend Direction Force red line rises back above the 0.00 level.
Case Study 1: GBPJPY M5 London Session Scalping
During the London session, GBPJPY showed strong early momentum.
The Trend Direction Force red line rose from below and crossed above the upper 0.00 line, signaling a bullish trend shift.
Shortly afterward, the SuperTrend MTF line turned green, confirming the uptrend.
A buy trade was entered at 196.42 once both signals aligned.
Price moved steadily upward without retracing to the stop loss.
The trade was closed when the SuperTrend line turned red at 196.79, capturing a clean scalp.
Profit: 37 pips achieved within a short time frame.
Case Study 2: AUDUSD M15 Midday Trend Scalping
On the AUDUSD M15 chart during the midday session, the Trend Direction Force red line fell from above and crossed below the lower 0.00 line, indicating a new bearish trend.
The SuperTrend MTF line then turned red, confirming the downward trend.
A sell trade was taken at 0.6638 after both conditions aligned.
The pair moved gradually lower, and the trade was exited when the SuperTrend line flipped to green at 0.6609.
Profit: 29 pips.
Strategy Advantages
- Provides clear and objective buy and sell signals using two complementary indicators.
- Combines momentum detection (Trend Direction Force) with trend confirmation (SuperTrend MTF) for higher probability trades.
- Works well on lower timeframes (M1, M5, M15) for fast scalping opportunities.
- Dynamic exit strategy based on indicator changes rather than fixed pip targets, allowing flexibility in capturing profits.
- Easy stop-loss placement using recent swing highs and lows improves risk management.
- Suitable for multiple instruments, including Forex pairs, indices, and commodities with intraday volatility.
- Reduces subjectivity by providing mechanical entry and exit signals.
Strategy Drawbacks
- Trend Direction Force may generate early or false signals during low volatility or sideways markets.
- Scalping on very small timeframes can be affected by spread and slippage, especially on low-liquidity pairs.
- Profit targets rely on indicator flips, so rapid reversals can sometimes cut gains short.
Strategy Tips
- Focus on pairs with consistent movement, such as GBPJPY, EURUSD, USDJPY, and Gold.
- If the Trend Direction Force red line hesitates near the 0.00 level, skip the trade. This usually means the market is in consolidation.
- Use partial profit-taking. Close half the position at a small fixed target like 8 to 12 pips on M5, then let the rest run until the SuperTrend flips color.
- When both indicators shift direction at the same time, these trades usually produce the fastest scalping results.
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MT4 Indicator Characteristics
Currency pairs: Any
Platform: Metatrader 4
Type: chart window indicator
Customization options: Variable (time frame, trend period), Width & Style.
Time frames: 1-Minute, 5-Minutes, 15-Minutes, 30-Minutes, 1-Hour, 4-Hours, Daily, Weekly, Monthly
Type: trend
