About the TTM Trend Candle Indicator
The TTM Trend Candle Indicator for MT5 provides traders with colored candles that highlight the prevailing market trend in real-time.
Blue candles indicate bullish momentum, while light-brown candles signal bearish pressure.
Designed to be beginner-friendly, the indicator does not repaint, allowing traders to make confident buy and sell decisions.
Users can adjust settings such as look-back period and candle colors to suit their trading style or the instrument they are analyzing.
For short-term traders, the indicator performs best on low-spread currency pairs during the London and New York sessions.
It can be used as a standalone tool or combined with other indicators for added confirmation.
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Key Features
- Blue candles indicate a bullish trend; light-brown candles indicate a bearish trend.
- Non-repainting signals for reliable trend identification.
- Customizable look-back period and candle colors.
- Easy for beginners and advanced traders to use.
- Helps identify short-term and longer-term trends quickly.
- Ideal for low-spread pairs during high-volatility sessions.
Indicator Chart
The TTM Trend Candle Indicator displays trend direction on the main price chart.
Blue candles indicate a bullish market, while light-brown candles indicate bearish conditions.
Traders can follow the color changes to enter or exit trades effectively.
Guide to Trade with TTM Trend Candle Indicator
Buy Rules
- Wait for the first blue candle to appear, signaling the start of bullish momentum.
- Check that price has recently bounced off a support level or is forming higher lows.
- Open a buy trade as the blue candle closes for a confirmed signal.
- Optionally, confirm with a higher timeframe trend for stronger entry confidence.
Sell Rules
- Wait for the first light-brown candle to appear, signaling the start of bearish momentum.
- Ensure recent price action shows signs of weakness or is approaching resistance.
- Open a sell trade as the light-brown candle closes for confirmation.
- Optionally, check higher timeframe alignment to improve reliability.
Stop Loss
- For buy trades, set the stop loss below the most recent support.
- For sell trades, set the stop loss above the most recent resistance.
- Optionally, calculate stops using the ATR indicator for dynamic risk adjustment.
- Consider trailing stops as the trend develops to lock in profits.
Take Profit
- Close buy trades when the first light-brown candle appears, or target a fixed profit based on your strategy.
- Close sell trades when the first blue candle appears, or target a fixed profit based on your plan.
- Adjust take-profit levels based on market volatility and session activity.
TTM Trend Indicator Day Trading Strategy for MT5
This day trading strategy combines the TTM Trend Indicator with the CCI T3 Indicator to capture intraday trends with precise entry timing.
The TTM Trend indicator focuses on trend direction by coloring candles.
Consecutive blue candles indicate a bullish trend, while consecutive light-brown candles indicate a bearish trend.
The CCI T3 histogram refines entries.
A first green histogram bar signals a buy opportunity, while a first red histogram bar signals a sell opportunity.
Since the indicator uses smoothing, it reduces noise and provides clearer signals for intraday trading.
This strategy works best on M5, M15 and M30 timeframes.
Buy Entry Rules
- Wait for consecutive blue candles on the TTM Trend indicator.
- Confirm the trend is clearly bullish with no recent color change.
- Enter a buy trade when the first green histogram bar appears on the CCI T3 indicator.
- Place the stop loss below the recent swing low.
- Close the trade when the CCI T3 prints a red histogram bar.
Sell Entry Rules
- Wait for consecutive light-brown candles on the TTM Trend indicator.
- Confirm the trend is clearly bearish with no recent color change.
- Enter a sell trade when the first red histogram bar appears on the CCI T3 indicator.
- Place the stop loss above the recent swing high.
- Close the trade when the CCI T3 prints a green histogram bar.
Case Study (EURUSD M15)
The TTM Trend indicator showed consecutive blue candles, confirming a bullish trend.
Shortly after, the CCI T3 printed the first green histogram bar. A buy trade was opened at that point.
The stop loss was placed below the recent swing low.
Price continued moving upward while the candles remained blue.
The trade stayed open until the CCI T3 printed a red histogram bar, which signaled the exit.
Case Study (AUDUSD M5)
The TTM Trend indicator showed consecutive light-brown candles, confirming a bearish trend.
The CCI T3 then printed the first red histogram bar. A sell trade was opened after this signal.
The stop loss was placed above the recent swing high.
Price moved downward with the trend.
The trade remained active until the CCI T3 printed a green histogram bar, which was used as the exit signal.
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FAQ
Can this indicator help with trend strength assessment?
Yes, by observing consecutive blue or light-brown candles, traders can gauge the strength and momentum of a trend before entering a trade.
How can alerts be integrated with this indicator?
Traders can set up MT5 alerts for color changes in the candles to get notified immediately when a new trend signal occurs.
Is this indicator effective for identifying reversals?
While primarily a trend-following tool, sudden shifts from blue to light-brown candles can hint at early reversals, helping traders exit or enter counter-trend positions cautiously.
Can it be combined with other tools?
Yes, pairing the TTM Trend Candle Indicator with support/resistance levels, Fibonacci retracements, or momentum indicators can improve trade timing and decision-making.
Summary
The TTM Forex Trend Candle Indicator offers a simple yet effective way to follow market trends using color-coded candles.
It allows traders to quickly spot bullish and bearish momentum, making entry and exit decisions more intuitive.
Its customization options enable adaptation to any trading style, while observing sequences of trend candles provides insights into market strength.
When combined with smart trade management, this indicator helps traders capture consistent opportunities while keeping strategy execution straightforward and disciplined.
