Measuring Price Activity by Timing Groups of 100 Ticks

Summary

The indicator estimates how quickly prices are changing by measuring the elapsed time required for 100 ticks to arrive. It uses time subtraction between tick events, then displays the resulting duration as a chart comment when attached to a chart. A shorter duration indicates that ticks are arriving more quickly, offering a simple view of current price activity.

This is a basic rate-of-tick measure rather than a directional signal: the description does not explain whether faster ticks predict returns or how to use the reading in a trading system. It provides no performance evidence, parameter discussion, or testing results. The observed speed is limited to tick arrival frequency and should not be confused with price volatility or market direction.

Key ideas

• The indicator measures the time taken for 100 ticks to arrive.
• A shorter measured interval means ticks are arriving faster.
• The reading is displayed on the chart as a comment.
• Tick arrival speed alone does not specify price direction or establish a trading edge.

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