SnakeInBorders: Reading Trend Strength and Channel Contraction

Summary

SnakeInBorders is a technical indicator that plots a filtered market channel between upper and lower borders, alongside a signal line. During an upward move, the signal travels from the lower side toward the upper border; during a downward move, it moves in the opposite direction. When direction persists, the line stays at the corresponding border, while a widening channel is described as strengthening movement.

In fluctuating markets, the channel narrows and the signal moves between its borders. The indicator can be compared across timeframes or used as an input series for other indicators. Its filtering settings depend on the kind of indicator built on top of it, and intermediate peaks may be distinguished because the signal does not reach a border. The document explains the indicator’s intended reading and configuration, but provides no performance tests or trading rules; the claimed behavior should therefore be validated for a specific market and timeframe.

Key ideas

• The indicator uses upper and lower borders to define a filtered market channel.
• A signal line held at a border represents directional movement, while channel expansion is associated with strengthening movement.
• Channel narrowing is described as occurring during fluctuations, with the signal moving between borders.
• The signal can serve as an input series for other indicators or be compared across timeframes.
• The document offers interpretation and configuration guidance, but no empirical performance evidence.

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