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TrendMT5 Indicator

MTF Trend Dashboard

See trend direction across multiple timeframes — at a glance.

M5, M15, M30, H1, H4, D1 — trend direction for all these timeframes, summarized in one small panel. It helps you avoid the common mistake of focusing only on a short timeframe and missing the bigger picture.

What It Does

  • ✓Shows trend direction (up / down / neutral) for 6 timeframes simultaneously
  • ✓Determines trend based on the relationship between a fast EMA and a slow EMA
  • ✓Lightweight panel — color-coded with icons for quick, intuitive reading
  • ✓Panel position can be set to any of the four chart corners

Download

Free for MT5. No license activation required.

Download (.mq5)

Key Parameters

ParameterDefaultDescription
InpEmaFast20Fast EMA period
InpEmaSlow50Slow EMA period
InpCornerTop-leftPanel position (choose from any of the four chart corners)
InpFontSize10Font size
InpUpColorGreenColor used to display an uptrend

Installation

  1. 1Place the .mq5 file in MT5's data folder → MQL5/Indicators
  2. 2Compile in MetaEditor (or restart MT5)
  3. 3Drag and drop the indicator from the Navigator panel onto a chart

Disclaimer

This indicator displays market information only — it does not execute trades. Trend signals are EMA-based guidelines, not buy/sell signals.

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