The Advanced ADX Indicator pairs the ADX line with its ADXR confirmation line – Welles Wilder’s original way of checking that a trend is genuinely established rather than spiking briefly. Also, a BUY alert fires when +DI crosses above -DI with ADX above both the trend level and ADXR, so you only act when trend strength is actually rising.
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What the Advanced ADX Indicator does on the chart
The Advanced ADX Indicator pairs the ADX line with its ADXR (the average of the current ADX and the ADX from a number of bars ago). Also, aDXR smooths the strength reading and is Welles Wilder’s original way of confirming that a trend is genuinely established rather than spiking briefly.
A BUY alert fires when +DI crosses above -DI while ADX is above the trend level AND ADX is above ADXR (strength accelerating). Also, still, a SELL alert is the mirror. The ADX-above-ADXR condition is the extra filter that separates this variant from a plain ADX cross.
Key features and settings
- ADX line plus ADXR confirmation line
- +DI and -DI direction lines
- BUY / SELL alerts require ADX above both the level and ADXR
- Filters out brief strength spikes
- Adjustable ADX period, ADXR shift and trend level
- Full alert system: popup, push notification to mobile MetaTrader, email, and sound — all four channels toggle independently from the inputs panel. Alerts fire once per closed bar so you never get spammed mid-tick.
- Built for both MT4 and MT5; works on every timeframe and every symbol your broker offers.
- Lightweight code that does not slow down the chart.
| Setting | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|
AdxPeriod |
ADX / DI calculation period | 14 |
AdxrShift |
Bars back used to compute ADXR | 10 |
TrendLevel |
ADX must exceed this for a DI cross to alert | 25 |
EnableAlerts |
Master toggle for the alert system | true |
EnablePopup |
MT4/MT5 popup dialog on signal | true |
EnablePushNotify |
Mobile push notification (configure MetaQuotes ID first) | false |
EnableEmail |
SMTP email (configure Tools -> Options -> Email) | false |
EnableSound |
Play .wav from MT4/Sounds on signal | false |
How to read signals from the Advanced ADX Indicator
The ADX-above-ADXR rule means you only act when strength is rising, not just high.
In practice, Entry idea (long). Wait for +DI above -DI with ADX above both the level and ADXR.
Entry idea (short). Wait for -DI above +DI under the same strength conditions.
Exit idea. When ADX falls back under ADXR, the trend’s momentum is easing – consider exiting.
Tuning the Advanced ADX Indicator inputs
Start with the defaults, then tune for your market. AdxPeriod (default 14) sets the averaging length — raise it for smoother, slower signals or lower it for faster, more sensitive ones; TrendLevel (default 20) is the threshold a reading must clear before it counts as a signal. As a result, every alert channel — pop-up, sound, email and mobile push — toggles independently in the same inputs panel, and alerts fire once per closed bar.
Recommended timeframes and instruments
This indicator reads best on the higher timeframes, where direction is cleaner and false turns are fewer.
- H1 and H4 for intraday trend trading.
- Daily for the dominant bias and swing setups.
On M5 to M15 expect more whipsaw, so raise the period to compensate. Thus, it suits trending majors such as EURUSD and USDJPY and indices like US30 and NAS100.
How to install on MT4 and MT5
Installation is the same for every indicator on this site. Also, still, hence, unzip the download, copy the compiled .ex4 into your MT4 MQL4/Indicators folder (or the .ex5 into MT5 MQL5/Indicators), refresh the Navigator, then drag it onto the chart. For the full step-by-step with alert setup and troubleshooting, see our guide to installing MT4 and MT5 indicators.
Best practices and tips
- Trade in the direction of the higher-timeframe trend and avoid counter-trend signals.
- Use the strength filter to skip weak, ranging conditions.
- Wait for the bar to close before acting on a signal.
- Backtest your configuration on at least 200 closed bars before trading live.
- Keep position sizing small while you learn how the tool behaves on your instrument.
- Review your results weekly and prune settings that underperform.
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FAQ
What does the Advanced ADX measure?
It plots a clear signal layer that the Advanced ADX computes from recent price and volume on the chart.
Is the indicator non-repaint?
By default the indicator only confirms a signal on the bar close, so the printed signal locks in once that bar closes. Thus, yet, some users prefer the early intra-bar mode for faster signals — both options are in the inputs.
Which timeframe should I use?
There is no single best timeframe. Also, hence, truly, m15 to H1 is a common starting point for intraday traders, and H4 to D1 works for swing traders. In addition, backtest the configuration on the timeframe you actually trade.
Does it work on instruments other than forex?
It works on any instrument MT4 and MT5 supports — forex majors, gold (XAUUSD), indices like US30 and NAS100, and major cryptos. Next, plainly, fast-moving instruments may need a smaller period setting.
Can I add alerts?
Yes. Also, Pop-up, sound, push, and email alerts live in the inputs panel. Then, on MT4 and MT5 the alert plays on the bar close that triggers the signal. Also, still, yet, still, this indicator ships with full alert functionality built in: popup alerts on the chart, push notifications to mobile MetaTrader, email alerts, and a sound alert with a configurable .wav file. you toggle each channel independently from the inputs panel (EnableAlerts, EnablePopup, EnablePushNotify, EnableEmail, EnableSound). Alerts trigger once per closed bar.
For external background reading, see the technical indicator basics. Are results guaranteed?
No. Trading involves risk. Results are not guaranteed. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Use the tool as one input. Always backtest before trading live.
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External references
- For background on this concept, see Average Directional Movement Index on Wikipedia.
- For broader market context, see market analysis at FXStreet.