MA Smart Sync

MA Smart Sync determines the market bias by evaluating the price position relative to a moving average channel on four independent timeframes and returning a confluence signal when a configurable number of them agree.

Unlike standard MTF trend indicators that rely on EMA crossovers or slope direction, this script builds a channel around each timeframe and classifies price into three discrete zones: above, below, or inside. The "inside" state acts as a neutral filter, preventing false confluence signals during consolidation — a key distinction from binary up/down dashboards.

The channel itself can be constructed using five different methods selectable from a single input: High/Low MA (separate MAs applied to high and low), Close ± ATR, Close ± Standard Deviation, Close ± percentage offset, or classic Bollinger Bands. All five use the same MA type and length inputs, making it straightforward to compare how different volatility envelopes behave on the same instrument without rebuilding the indicator.

How to use:
— Set four timeframes matching your trading plan (defaults: 15m, 1h, 4h, D).
— Choose the channel method that fits your instrument's volatility profile. ATR-based channels adapt well to forex; StdDev and Bollinger suit equities and indices.
— Set "Minimum Confluence" to 3 or 4. A value of 4 means all timeframes must agree before a signal fires.
— The background color and arrow labels update only when bias changes, keeping the chart clean.
— Use the status table (top-right) to monitor each timeframe independently and identify which TFs are lagging.