Pivot-Point Averages for Breakout Trend Signals

Summary

This breakout-style indicator estimates trend direction by comparing the current close with averages of recent pivot highs and pivot lows. It calculates pivot points using a configurable left-and-right bar period, retains a chosen number of pivots, and measures the close's relative distance from those levels. When both the high-based and low-based measures are positive, the trend is marked upward; when both are negative, it is marked downward. The example defaults use a four-bar pivot period and three pivots, and the published settings identify a short BTC/USDT futures backtest window.

The indicator retains its prior trend state when the two measures disagree, and the script enters long or short positions when the trend changes. The document provides no reported performance results, risk controls, or comparison with a benchmark. Pivot detection depends on bars on both sides of a candidate point, so signals can be delayed; the script should be evaluated for timing and implementation behavior before use. The method is a rule-based trend signal rather than evidence of predictive edge.

Key ideas

• The method compares the close with averages of recent pivot highs and lows.
• It marks an upward or downward trend when both relative-distance measures share a sign.
• The trend state persists when the high-based and low-based measures disagree.
• The example uses a four-bar pivot period and averages three pivots.
• The listed BTC/USDT futures settings include no reported results or risk controls.

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