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Check out the new article: Price Action Analysis Toolkit Development (Part 30): Commodity Channel Index (CCI), Zero Line EA.
Automating price action analysis is the way forward. In this article, we utilize the Dual CCI indicator, the Zero Line Crossover strategy, EMA, and price action to develop a tool that generates trade signals and sets stop-loss (SL) and take-profit (TP) levels using ATR. Please read this article to learn how we approach the development of the CCI Zero Line EA.
Developed by Donald Lambert and first published in 1980 for analyzing cyclical movements in commodities, the indicator is now widely applied to equities, currencies, and other asset classes. In this strategy, we employ two CCIs simultaneously: a fast CCI (25) to capture short-term momentum and a slow CCI (50) to gauge broader market strength. Most CCI readings fall between –100 and +100, and excursions beyond that band often reveal exceptional strength or weakness. While these outer levels can serve as a volatility filter, the zero line itself remains the primary trigger in our strategy. A cross from negative to positive territory signals a potential shift to bullish momentum; a move in the opposite direction flags emerging bearish pressure.
Because zero-line crosses appear earlier than ±100 breaks, they give our Expert Advisor faster entries, albeit with the possibility of occasional whipsaws. To temper that noise, the EA optionally looks for additional confirmation: a sustained push above +100 reinforces long signals, and a drop below –100 strengthens short signals. In short, zero-line crossovers generate the core alerts, while the ±100 levels act as a secondary filter rather than a substitute.
Author: Christian Benjamin