MarketSpeed
- Indicators
- Version: 1.0
- Activations: 5
Market Speed M5 measures how fast the market is moving by calculating the price range (High-Low) of each M5 candle and converting it into a movement speed value.
This indicator helps traders quickly identify periods of high activity, momentum bursts, and slow market conditions. Higher histogram values indicate stronger price movement within the candle, while lower values suggest a quieter market.
Features
✅ Measures candle movement speed in real-time
✅ Easy-to-read histogram display
✅ Works on any symbol and market
✅ Helps identify momentum and volatility spikes
✅ Lightweight and optimized for MT5
How It Works
The indicator calculates:
Market Speed = (High − Low) / Candle Duration
The result shows how many points the market moves per second during each M5 candle.
Best Uses
- Detect strong momentum moves
- Confirm breakout strength
- Filter low-volatility periods
- Compare market activity across sessions
- Enhance scalping and intraday trading strategies
Market Speed M5 gives traders a simple visual representation of market activity, helping them spot when price is moving fast and when the market is slowing down.
Market Behavior Insights
Market Speed M5 can also help traders interpret market conditions:
- Extremely high speed values often indicate an overextended move. After a sudden burst of momentum, the market may pause, consolidate, or reverse as traders take profits.
- Sustained high speed values across multiple candles suggest strong participation and momentum, increasing the likelihood that the current trend will continue.
- Declining speed values during a trend may signal weakening momentum and a possible slowdown or trend exhaustion.
Note: High market speed does not guarantee a reversal or trend continuation. It should be used alongside price action, support and resistance levels, volume, and other technical analysis tools for confirmation.
