FOTSI 8 Currency Strength Meter
- Indicators
- Version: 1.30
- Activations: 20
Stop Trading Blind. Start Trading Smart.
Let me ask you something...
Have you ever bought EURUSD thinking the Euro was strong, only to watch it drop because the Dollar was actually the one moving?
Have you ever watched a "sure thing" trade fall apart and thought, "What did I miss?"
Have you ever stared at 28 different pairs wondering, "Which one do I actually trade today?"
You're not alone. Most traders never solve this problem. They keep losing money while blaming their strategy, their timing, or their luck.
But the real problem isn't your strategy. It's that you can't see what's actually moving the market.
The Truth About Forex That Nobody Tells You
The Forex market isn't 28 separate markets. It's 8 currencies fighting each other. Every move on every pair is really just one currency getting stronger or weaker than another.
When EURUSD moves, there's a question you MUST answer:
Is the Euro getting stronger, or is the Dollar getting weaker?
If you can't answer that, you're just gambling.
FOTSI answers it for you. Instantly. Every time.
Introducing FOTSI Currency Strength Meter
Powered by the proven FOTSI (Forex Overview True Strength Index) methodology created by trader and researcher Serghey Magalà in 2015, this indicator strips away the confusion and shows you exactly what's happening under the surface of every currency pair.
In one glance, you'll see:
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Which of the 8 major currencies is truly the strongest
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Which one is genuinely the weakest
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When a currency is losing steam before the reversal
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Exactly which pair to trade right now
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Which currency is Oversold and Overbought
No more guessing. No more "hoping." Just clarity.
FOTSI eliminates indecision. When you can SEE that AUD is surging and USD is crumbling, you don't wonder. You don't hesitate. You act.
This isn't just an indicator. It's a decision-making tool. It turns confusion into conviction.
Why FOTSI Works When Other Indicators Fail
Most "currency strength meters" do something embarrassingly simple: they compare recent price changes and call it "strength."
That's like judging a person's health by how fast they ran for the bus.
FOTSI does something completely different. It:
🔬 Aggregates momentum across 28 pairs – Not one pair. Not two pairs. Twenty-eight. Every major and cross pair that contains each currency. This gives you the TRUE picture, not a distorted snapshot.
🎯 Uses True Strength Index normalization – Raw momentum is noisy and misleading. FOTSI applies professional-grade smoothing (not one layer, but TWO) to strip away the noise while keeping the signal crisp.
📊 Standardizes everything to a -100/+100 scale – Every currency is measured the same way. No more apples-to-oranges comparisons. One scale. One truth.
⚡ Updates in real-time – The moment momentum shifts, you see it. Not five candles later when the move is already over.
The result? You see strength changes that simpler indicators completely miss. You enter earlier. You exit smarter.
How Your Trading Changes With FOTSI
Before FOTSI:
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Scan 10+ charts looking for setups
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Second-guess every entry
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Close winners too early out of fear
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Hold losers too long out of hope
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End the day exhausted and frustrated
After FOTSI:
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Open one window. See the strength hierarchy immediately
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Enter the strongest/weakest pair with confidence
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Hold winners because you can SEE the trend is intact
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Cut losers quickly because you can SEE the reversal coming
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End the day clear-headed and consistent
What Real Traders Need to Know
| Feature | What It Actually Means For You |
|---|---|
| 8-Currency Dashboard | One window. Complete picture. No switching charts. |
| Smart Chart Mode | On AUDNZD? Only see AUD and NZD. Less clutter. |
| Color-Matched Labels | Know which line is which instantly. No legend required. |
| ±25 and ±50 Levels | Know when a currency is likely to reverse. |
| Works on ALL Timeframes | Scalp the M1. Swing the H4. FOTSI adapts to YOU. |
| Adjustable Smoothing | Make it faster or smoother to match your style. |
| Zero DLLs, Zero Lag | Pure MQL5. Clean. Fast. Won't slow your platform. |
Who This Is For (And Who It's NOT For)
This IS for you if:
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You're tired of guessing which pair to trade
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You want to understand WHY a pair is moving
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You believe in working smarter, not harder
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You value clear, actionable information
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You're serious about consistency
This is NOT for you if:
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You think a single moving average is "enough analysis"
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You enjoy gambling on random entries
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You refuse to learn how markets actually work
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You believe in "magic bullet" indicators with no effort
FOTSI won't do the work for you. But it will make your work 10x more effective.
The Origin Story
In 2015, trader and researcher Serghey Magalà asked a simple but profound question:
"How can I study the real strength of one currency, isolated from all the others?"
He understood what most traders don't: Forex isn't random pairs. It's a connected system. And to trade it well, you need to isolate the individual components.
After years of research and testing, he created FOTSI (Forex Overview True Strength Index) – a methodology that aggregates momentum across all relevant pairs to reveal the TRUE underlying strength of each currency.
This MQL5 conversion brings his proven methodology to MetaTrader 5, with professional enhancements for modern traders.
Credit: Original FOTSI concept and methodology by Serghey Magalà (2015). This is an independent MQL5 conversion with added features.
Technical Specifications
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Type | Oscillator / Currency Strength |
| Currencies | EUR, USD, GBP, CHF, JPY, AUD, CAD, NZD |
| Pairs Analyzed | 28 |
| Method | Momentum Aggregation + Double EMA Smoothing |
| Range | -100 to +100 |
| Timeframes | All (M1 to MN) |
| Platform | MetaTrader 5 |
Input Parameters
| Parameter | Default | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Momentum Period | 0 | Strength measurement window |
| Smoothing 1 | 25 | Noise filter (higher = smoother) |
| Smoothing 2 | 15 | Fine-tune filter |
| Symbol Suffix | "" | For brokers with suffixes |
| Label Offset | 0 | Label positioning |
| Show Only Chart Pair | True | Smart clutter reduction |
| 8 Color Inputs | Various | Personalize your display |
Installation
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Download after purchase
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Copy to MQL5/Indicators/
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Restart MT5 or refresh
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Attach to chart
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Configure to your preference
What You'll Receive
✅ FOTSI Currency Strength Meter (.ex5)
✅ Detailed User Guide (PDF)
✅ Free Lifetime Updates
✅ Direct Developer Support
The Bottom Line
You can keep guessing. Keep losing. Keep wondering what you're doing wrong.
Or you can finally see the market clearly.
FOTSI won't make you profitable overnight. But it will give you something more valuable: the ability to make informed decisions based on what's ACTUALLY happening in the market.
When you know which currency is truly strong and which is truly weak, the trade picks itself.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does this work on any timeframe?
A: Yes. M1 scalpers and MN position traders both use FOTSI effectively. The strength readings are timeframe-independent.
Q: Do I need all 28 pairs in my Market Watch?
A: You need the pairs accessible on your platform (standard for most brokers). The indicator pulls data automatically.
Q: Is this a "set and forget" indicator?
A: FOTSI tells you WHAT is strong/weak. You make the trading decisions. It's a professional analysis tool, not a magic button.
Q: Can I use this with other indicators?
A: Absolutely. Many traders combine FOTSI with support/resistance, candlestick patterns, or their existing strategy for even better results.
Q: What if I don't understand the FOTSI methodology?
A: The user guide explains everything in plain English. You don't need to understand the math to profit from the signals.
FOTSI Currency Strength Meter
Know What's Strong. Know What's Weak. Know What to Trade.
