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HalfTrend is a trend-following indicator using ATR-based volatility to identify reversals and market direction. It dynamically adjusts trailing levels for trend analysis, stop-loss placement, and entry/exit signals.

HalfTrend is a trend-following indicator that calculates dynamic levels based on price action and market volatility. It uses the Average True Range (ATR) multiplied by a user-defined amplitude to identify potential trend reversals and determine the current market direction.

Key Features:

• Trend Detection: The indicator identifies uptrends and downtrends by comparing current price levels to dynamic thresholds.
• ATR-Based Volatility Adjustments: ATR is used as a volatility measure, with adjustable parameters (AtrLength, Amplitude) to suit different markets and trading conditions.
• Dynamic Level Calculation: HalfTrend dynamically adjusts trailing levels, allowing it to adapt to changing market conditions and provide more accurate trend signals.
• Clear Outputs: It outputs a single trend line that visually highlights the current trend direction, making it easy to follow in real-time.

Parameters:

• AtrLength: Specifies the number of bars to use for ATR calculation.
• Amplitude: A multiplier applied to ATR that defines the distance needed to signal a trend change.
• Shift: (Optional) An offset applied to the indicator output.

Practical Use:
The HalfTrend indicator is best used as part of a trend-following strategy. You can use it identify the current trend, set stop-loss levels, or confirm entries and exits. By combining a moving-average style approach with volatility-based thresholds, HalfTrend offers a reliable, adaptive method for capturing trending market conditions.

Indicator Availability:
This indicator is implemented for MT4, MT5, TradeStation, and MultiCharts.

Using Custom Blocks for Conditions:
You can easily define your own conditions in StrategyQuant X using Custom Blocks. This allows you to set up parameters such as periods or steps to fine-tune the indicator to your strategy. For more detailed information, refer to the following resources:

• StrategyQuant Documentation: Custom Blocks
• StrategyQuant Documentation: Strategy Templates & Custom Blocks
• StrategyQuant YouTube Tutorial: Custom Blocks Overview

Importing Custom Indicators into SQX:
To import custom indicators into StrategyQuant X, follow the step-by-step instructions provided here:
Import & Export Custom Indicators and Other Snippets

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Past performance is no guarantee of future success. All information should be viewed as educational only UNITED STATES Disclaimer required by Government - Commodity Futures Trading Commission informs: Futures and options trading have great potential rewards, but also great potential risk. You must be aware of the risks and be willing to accept them in order to invest in the futures and options markets. Don't trade with money you can't afford to lose. This is neither a solicitation nor an offer to buy/sell futures, shares or options on the same. No representation is being made that any account will or is likely to realise profits or losses similar to those discussed in this document. The past performance of any trading system or methodology is not necessarily indicative of future results. CFTC RULE 4.41 - HYPOTHETICAL OR SIMULATED PERFORMANCE RESULTS HAVE CERTAIN LIMITATIONS. UNLIKE A RECORD OF ACTUAL PERFORMANCE, SIMULATED RESULTS DO NOT REPRESENT ACTUAL TRADING. ALSO, SINCE THE TRADES WERE NOT EXECUTED, THE RESULTS MAY HAVE OFFSET THE IMPACT, IF ANY, OF CERTAIN MARKET FACTORS, SUCH AS LACK OF LIQUIDITY. SIMULATED TRADING PROGRAMMES IN GENERAL ARE ALSO SUBJECT TO THE FACT THAT THEY ARE DESIGNED WITH THE BENEFIT OF HINDSIGHT. NO REPRESENTATION IS BEING MADE THAT ANY ACCOUNT WILL OR IS LIKELY TO REALISE PROFITS OR LOSSES SIMILAR TO THOSE SHOWN. NO REPRESENTATION IS BEING MADE THAT ANY ACCOUNT WILL, OR IS LIKELY TO, REALISE PROFITS OR LOSSES SIMILAR TO THOSE DISCUSSED WITHIN THIS SITE. IF YOU DECIDE TO INVEST REAL MONEY, ALL TRADING DECISIONS IN THE FINANCIAL MARKETS SHOULD BE YOUR OWN.

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Version	1.0.0
Published	October 19, 2026
Last updated	November 2, 2026
App	SQ
Type	Snippet
Author	clonex / Ivan Hudec
App version	145.3058
Codebase category	Indicators / Signals