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This article explores how economic news releases, investor behavior, and various factors can influence market trend reversals. It includes a video explanation and proceeds by incorporating MQL5 code into our program to detect trend reversals, alert us, and take appropriate actions based on market conditions. This builds upon previous articles in the series.

Generally, markets do not stay static. Whether trending up or down, unexpected shifts can occur when the market alters its trajectory. It is vital for a system to identify and adjust to these changes. Even a prolonged bearish D1 candle can signal a shift in dynamics when a reversal occurs at a lower time frame. This article delves into various methods employed to recognize changes in price action trends. As traders navigate through the complexities of financial markets, the ability to adapt swiftly to evolving conditions becomes paramount. Recognizing the nuances of price movements, understanding the significance of key indicators, and interpreting market sentiment are all crucial components in staying ahead of the curve. By honing the skill of identifying shifts in trends, traders can position themselves strategically to capitalize on opportunities that arise amidst the ever-changing landscape of the financial world.

Various factors influence or drive changes in market trends. Here are a few examples:

  • investor behavior, that is buying and selling
  • economic news release such as GDP and Non-Farm Payroll
  • monetary policies
  • global events such as natural disasters
  • political events such as war etc.

Through different learning resources, we have acquired extensive knowledge on how to manually detect changes in trends. This includes the concept of trendline analysis, which involves drawing lines on a price chart to connect the highs or lows of an asset's price movement such that traders can gain insight into potential trend changes when the price breaks above or below these lines. Later in this article, we will select one method to detect market trend changes and integrate it into our Trend Constraint indicator using MQL5. First, we will explore various technical analysis tools such as moving averages, candlestick patterns, relative strength index( see part 2), and trendlines(see Fig 1) to identify potential trend reversals. We will proceed to modify our Trend Constraint indicator in MQL5 to incorporate this new functionality. 

trend illustration


Author: Clemence Benjamin