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Technical indicators constitute an important part of trading, and every trader tries to find something new. The authors of these articles talk about econometrics and machine learning, automatic marking of Elliott Waves and digital filters - everything from the classical methods of analysis to the modern interpretation of classical ideas.

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Introduction to MQL5 (Part 32): Mastering API and WebRequest Function in MQL5 (VI)

Introduction to MQL5 (Part 32): Mastering API and WebRequest Function in MQL5 (VI)

This article will show you how to visualize candle data obtained via the WebRequest function and API in candle format. We'll use MQL5 to read the candle data from a CSV file and display it as custom candles on the chart, since indicators cannot directly use the WebRequest function.
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Analyzing binary code of prices on the exchange (Part I): A new look at technical analysis

Analyzing binary code of prices on the exchange (Part I): A new look at technical analysis

This article presents an innovative approach to technical analysis based on converting price movements into binary code. The author demonstrates how various aspects of market behavior — from simple price movements to complex patterns — can be encoded in a sequence of zeros and ones.
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Developing a Replay System (Part 35): Making Adjustments (I)

Developing a Replay System (Part 35): Making Adjustments (I)

Before we can move forward, we need to fix a few things. These are not actually the necessary fixes but rather improvements to the way the class is managed and used. The reason is that failures occurred due to some interaction within the system. Despite attempts to find out the cause of such failures in order to eliminate them, all these attempts were unsuccessful. Some of these cases make no sense, for example, when we use pointers or recursion in C/C++, the program crashes.
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Price-Driven CGI Model: Advanced Data Post-Processing and Implementation

Price-Driven CGI Model: Advanced Data Post-Processing and Implementation

In this article, we will explore the development of a fully customizable Price Data export script using MQL5, marking new advancements in the simulation of the Price Man CGI Model. We have implemented advanced refinement techniques to ensure that the data is user-friendly and optimized for animation purposes. Additionally, we will uncover the capabilities of Blender 3D in effectively working with and visualizing price data, demonstrating its potential for creating dynamic and engaging animations.
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Markets Positioning Codex in MQL5 (Part 2):  Bitwise Learning, with Multi-Patterns for Nvidia

Markets Positioning Codex in MQL5 (Part 2): Bitwise Learning, with Multi-Patterns for Nvidia

We continue our new series on Market-Positioning, where we study particular assets, with specific trade directions over manageable test windows. We started this by considering Nvidia Corp stock in the last article, where we covered 5 signal patterns from the complimentary pairing of the RSI and DeMarker oscillators. For this article, we cover the remaining 5 patterns and also delve into multi-pattern options that not only feature untethered combinations of all ten, but also specialized combinations of just a pair.
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Market Positioning Codex for VGT with Kendall's Tau and Distance Correlation

Market Positioning Codex for VGT with Kendall's Tau and Distance Correlation

In this article, we look to explore how a complimentary indicator pairing can be used to analyze the recent 5-year history of Vanguard Information Technology Index Fund ETF. By considering two options of algorithms, Kendall’s Tau and Distance-Correlation, we look to select not just an ideal indicator pair for trading the VGT, but also suitable signal-pattern pairings of these two indicators.
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Triangular and Sawtooth Waves: Analytical Tools for Traders

Triangular and Sawtooth Waves: Analytical Tools for Traders

Wave analysis is one of the methods used in technical analysis. This article focuses on two less conventional wave patterns: triangular and sawtooth waves. These formations underpin a number of technical indicators designed for market price analysis.