SuperTrend Catcher

Supertrend Catcher (MT5 Indicator)

A clean, visual “smart structure” indicator that helps you spot momentum shifts fast.
It draws recent Order Blocks (OB) with Break of Structure (BOS), a dynamic baseline (support/resistance), entry/SL/TP suggestions, and a compact info panel. It now includes real-time alerts (terminal/push/sound) when a fresh signal appears.

Why traders like it

• Clear structure at a glance: BOS lines + filled OB zones show where price imbalanced and where it may return.
• Actionable cues: Suggested Entry / Stop / Target are computed automatically (non-repainting lines once printed on a closed bar).
• Minimal noise: Uses ATR impulse and optional FVG filter to avoid weak “breaks”.
• Always a baseline: If no valid OB is present, it falls back to the latest swing pivot so you still have a reference level.
• Lightweight panel, top-left: Key context (symbol/TF, trend, suggested levels, ATR, spread).
• Alerts built-in: Terminal pop-up, optional push notification, and sound when a new signal is created.

This is an indicator (not an EA). It suggests levels and alerts — trade execution/management is up to you.

What it draws

• OB Zones (green/red boxes) with BOS dotted lines.
• Baseline from the chosen source (OB or swing pivot), drawn as a horizontal line or a right-ray trend.
• Arrows at BOS and base candle (optional).
• Suggested Entry/SL/TP lines with price labels.

How signals are formed

1. Detect recent swing structure and confirm BOS (close-based or wick-based).
2. Optionally require an FVG near the break and/or a minimum impulse vs ATR.
3. Build the baseline from the OB (preferred) or the swing fallback.
4. Propose Entry (top/mid/bottom of the OB, or pivot), SL via ATR offset, and TP via user-defined R:R.
5. Alert fires once a new signal is created (throttled by your MinBarsBetweenSignals).

Inputs (most useful)

Signal & Filters

• SignalTF – timeframe to analyze (default: chart TF).
• SwingLen – fractal length for swing detection.
• BOS_CloseOnly – require a close beyond the swing.
• RequireFVG / MinFVG_Points – gap filter.
• MinImpulse_ATR – minimum break impulse relative to ATR.
• ATR_Period – averaging for ATR filter.

Visuals

• DrawVisuals – master switch.
• ExtendBarsRight – how far to extend OB zones.
• ShowBaseLine / BaseAsHLine / BaseLineWidth / colors.
• ShowTrendStartArrow, ShowBaseCandleArrow, ArrowSize.
• SuggestSignals – draw Entry/SL/TP lines & labels.
• EntryMethod – Top / Mid / Bottom of OB (or pivot).
• SL_ATR_Mult, TP_RR – risk model.

Panel (top-left by default)

• ShowPanel, PanelCorner, PanelX/Y, PanelWidth/Height.
• PanelBg + alpha, border & text colors, font size.

Alerts

• EnableAlerts – terminal pop-up.
• EnablePush – mobile push (enable in Terminal → Tools → Options → Notifications).
• AlertSound – sound file to play.
• MinBarsBetweenSignals – throttle to avoid choppy spam.

Diagnostics

• Debug, VerboseSkips, DebugDrawSwings.

Tips & workflow

• Multi-TF confluence: Attach one instance on the current TF and another with SignalTF=H1/H4 to align lower-TF entries with higher-TF structure.
• Execution plan: Use suggested Entry/SL/TP as a template. Adjust to your broker spread/commission and volatility.
• Cleaner charts: Turn off swing dots (DebugDrawSwings=false) once you’re comfortable.
• Performance: Keep LookbackBars reasonable (e.g., 600–1200) for speed.

Alerts you’ll see

Example:
STC EURUSD PERIOD_M15 | BUY Entry=1.07425 SL=1.07285 TP=1.07650

• Shows symbol/TF, side, suggested entry, SL, and TP (if enabled).

What’s new (v1.90)

• Panel default position moved to upper-left (fully adjustable).
• Streamlined UI: Removed win-rate and last-20 TP/SL counters for a cleaner, distraction-free panel.
• Added Alerts: Pop-up, push (optional), and sound on new signals.
• Stability: Clean compile; refined drawing and throttling logic.

Compatibility

• Platform: MetaTrader 5 (Indicator).
• Symbols/Markets: FX, Indices, Commodities, Crypto, Stocks (any symbol with OHLC).
• Timeframes: All.

FAQ

Q: Does it repaint?
A: The indicator bases signals on closed bars (for BOS and OB detection). Once printed, OB/BOS/baseline and suggested lines won’t jump around. New information can add newer OBs as the market evolves.

Q: I don’t get push notifications.
A: In MT5, open Tools → Options → Notifications, tick Enable Push Notifications, enter your MetaQuotes ID, and ensure EnablePush=true in the inputs.

Q: Too many alerts in chop.
A: Increase MinBarsBetweenSignals, raise MinImpulse_ATR, or require RequireFVG=true.

Q: Panel overlaps my chart buttons.
A: Change PanelCorner and tweak PanelX/Y and PanelWidth/Height.

Disclaimer

Trading involves risk. Supertrend Catcher is decision support, not a promise of profit. Always test on a demo account and use position sizing and risk controls appropriate to your strategy.