ATR Plus

ATR Plus is an enhanced version of the classic ATR that shows not just volatility itself, but the directional energy of the market.
The indicator converts ATR into a normalized oscillator (0–100), allowing you to clearly see:

• who dominates the market — buyers or sellers

• when a trend begins

• when a trend loses strength

• when the market shifts into a range

• where volatility reaches exhaustion zones

ATR Plus is perfect for momentum, trend-following, breakout and volatility-based systems.

How ATR Plus Works

Unlike the standard ATR, which shows only the size of price movement, ATR Plus separates volatility into two components:

• ATR Up — volatility inside bullish candles

• ATR Down — volatility inside bearish candles

Their ratio is then transformed into a directional oscillator: 

• if bullish volatility is higher -> value moves toward 100
• if bearish volatility dominates -> value moves toward 0
• if both sides are balanced -> the line hovers around 50

This reveals the structure of volatility, not just its magnitude.

Understanding the 0–100 Scale

Recommended levels: 30 / 50 / 70

• 0–30 — Seller Dominance: Strong bearish volatility. Confirms a downtrend or a distribution phase.
• 30–50 — Weakening of Bearish Pressure: Trend slowdown, potential reversal or transition into consolidation.
• 50 — Neutral Zone: Buyers and sellers display similar volatility. Most often indicates a range or transition phase.
• 50–70 — Growing Bullish Strength: Increasing buyer dominance; early stage of an uptrend.
• 70–100 — Buyer Dominance: Strong bullish momentum.

However, volatility may become overheated → higher correction risk. 

How to Use ATR Plus in Trading

• Long: ATR Plus above 55–60
• Short: ATR Plus below 45–40
• Range: between 45–55

• Fast breakout from 40 -> 70 = start of a bullish impulse
• Drop from 60 -> 30 = bearish trend development
• Long stay around 50 = range/accumulation

A breakout is more reliable if ATR Plus supports the direction.
If the breakout goes against ATR Plus — chances of a false move are high.

Ideal companion for:

• Price Action

• Momentum systems

• Trend-following strategies

• Breakout systems

• ATR Period — period of the base ATR

• Smooth Period — smoothing of the final directional oscillator

• Levels (30/50/70) — configured via the Levels tab, not via Inputs

The indicator is easy to configure and does not require optimization.