Tension Flow Indicator
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Shipra Gupta
I’m Shipra Gupta, a trader and quantitative strategy developer with a strong background in mathematics, economics, and algorithmic trading systems. Over the years, I’ve worked extensively across forex, gold, indices, commodities, and crypto markets, focusing on building data-driven trading - Version: 1.0
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Tension Flow Trend — Dynamic HMA Ribbon with Historical RR Backtest
Tension Flow Trend is an advanced trend-following indicator for MetaTrader 5 that combines a Hull Moving Average (HMA) trend ribbon, Z-Score momentum analysis, and a built-in visual Risk:Reward backtesting engine into a single chart overlay. Designed to identify high-probability trend continuation opportunities, the indicator filters out market noise by requiring both a slope-confirmed HMA crossover and a configurable signal cooldown before generating a trade setup.
When a valid BUY or SELL signal occurs, the indicator automatically calculates and plots the complete trade structure directly on the chart, including entry price, ATR(200)-based stop loss, and Risk:Reward-based take profit levels. Dynamic TP and SL boxes extend forward bar-by-bar until one of the levels is reached, creating a clear visual history of every completed trade.
Key Features
- Dynamic Hull Moving Average Ribbon
- Smooth trend detection with responsive HMA calculations.
- Ribbon width expands and contracts based on market volatility.
- Bullish and bearish trend states are color-coded for quick visual analysis.
- Z-Score Momentum Engine
- Measures statistical distance between price and trend.
- Helps identify strong momentum conditions and potential overextended markets.
- Built-in Energy Dashboard displays real-time momentum strength and market status.
- Smart Signal Filtering
- Generates signals only when price crosses the HMA in the direction of the prevailing trend.
- Trend-change filters help reduce false signals during market transitions.
- Configurable cooldown period prevents excessive signal clustering in ranging markets.
- Automatic Risk Management
- Stop-loss levels calculated using ATR(200) volatility measurements.
- Take-profit targets automatically derived from a user-defined Risk:Reward ratio.
- Supports any RR profile, from conservative 1:1 setups to aggressive trend-following targets.
- Visual Trade Mapping
- Automatic BUY and SELL arrows plotted at signal locations.
- Entry, Stop Loss, and Take Profit zones displayed directly on the chart.
- Trade boxes remain visible until the trade reaches either TP or SL, making historical review effortless.
- Built-In Historical Backtester
- Automatically evaluates completed trades across the last N closed setups.
- Tracks wins, losses, win rate, and sample size in real time.
- Provides instant feedback on strategy performance without using the MT5 Strategy Tester.
- Real-Time Alerts
- MT5 desktop alerts for new signals.
- Push notifications sent directly to mobile devices.
- Alert messages include trade direction, entry, stop loss, and target levels.
- Fully Customizable
- HMA Length
- Z-Score Length
- Signal Cooldown
- ATR Stop Multiplier
- Risk:Reward Ratio
- Dashboard Visibility
- Colors and Visual Elements
Ideal Markets & Timeframes
Tension Flow Trend performs best on trending instruments such as Gold (XAUUSD), Forex majors, indices, and cryptocurrencies. Recommended timeframes are M15, M30, H1, and H4, where trend structure is more reliable and market noise is reduced.
Whether you're a discretionary trader looking for cleaner trend entries or a systematic trader validating strategy performance, Tension Flow Trend provides a complete framework for trend identification, trade management, and historical performance analysis in one indicator.
