Triple MA Alignment [odnac]

Overview

The Triple MA Alignment indicator is a powerful tool designed to visualize and analyze the alignment of three moving averages (MAs) with customizable types and lengths. It helps traders identify trends and potential reversal points by displaying the relative positions of three MAs and marking specific alignment patterns on the chart. This indicator is ideal for traders looking to understand market momentum and trend direction through moving average crossovers and alignments.

Features

Customizable Moving Average Types: Choose from Simple Moving Average (SMA), Exponential Moving Average (EMA), Smoothed Moving Average (SMMA/RMA), Weighted Moving Average (WMA), or Volume-Weighted Moving Average (VWMA).
Flexible MA Lengths: Adjust the lengths of three moving averages to suit your trading strategy (default lengths: 7, 25, 99).
Alignment Detection: Identifies six unique MA alignment patterns (A1 to A6) based on the relative positions of the three MAs.
Visual Cues: Plots MAs on the chart with distinct colors and marks alignment patterns with shapes and labels for easy interpretation.
Special Signals: Highlights specific transitions (e.g., "P" and "B" for A1, "P" and "S" for A4) to indicate potential trend changes or continuations.

How It Works

The indicator calculates three moving averages based on user-selected type and lengths. It then analyzes their relative positions to detect six possible alignment patterns:

A1 (1-2-3): MA1 > MA2 > MA3 (Strong bullish alignment)
A2 (2-1-3): MA2 > MA1 > MA3
A3 (2-3-1): MA2 > MA3 > MA1
A4 (3-2-1): MA3 > MA2 > MA1 (Strong bearish alignment)
A5 (3-1-2): MA3 > MA1 > MA2
A6 (1-3-2): MA1 > MA3 > MA2

When an alignment occurs, a shape (square, diamond, or circle) is plotted at the top or bottom of the chart, depending on the pattern. Additionally, when the alignment changes, a text label (e.g., "2", "3", "5", "6") is displayed to highlight the new pattern. Special signals ("P", "B", "S") are plotted for specific transitions to indicate potential trading opportunities.

Settings

Show Triple MA: Toggle to display or hide the three moving averages on the chart.
Show Triple MA Edge: Toggle to display or hide alignment shapes and labels.
MA Length 1, 2, 3: Set the periods for the three moving averages (default: 7, 25, 99).
MA Type: Select the moving average type (SMA, EMA, SMMA, WMA, VWMA).

Usage

Add the Indicator: Apply the indicator to your TradingView chart.
Adjust Settings: Customize MA lengths and type to match your trading style (e.g., shorter lengths for scalping, longer for swing trading).

Interpret Alignments:

A1 (Green Square): Indicates a strong bullish trend, often a signal to consider long positions.
A4 (Red Square): Indicates a strong bearish trend, often a signal to consider short positions.
A2, A3, A5, A6: Represent transitional or consolidation phases, useful for identifying potential reversals or continuations.
Special Signals (P, B, S): Watch for "P" (Pullback), "B" (Breakout), or "S" (Sell) labels for additional context.

Combine with Other Tools: Use alongside support/resistance levels, volume analysis, or other indicators for confirmation.