MACD 4 Color Indicator for MetaTrader 5 Download - Free - [Trading Finder]

The MACD 4 Color Indicator (MACD 4C) is useful for detecting trend direction and strength on the MetaTrader 5 platform. This indicator is an advanced version of the MACD indicator. The MACD 4 Color displays not only trend direction but also trend strength using four different colors based on the slope of the moving averages. With the help of this oscillator, traders can make better decisions when entering and exiting trades.

Indicator Table

MACD 4 Color in an Uptrend

The price chart of the GBP/USD currency pair in a 4-hour time frame shows how the MACD 4 Color Indicator performs in an uptrend. According to the image, the weakness of the downtrend is drawn in light red in the histogram, and then the indicator starts showing the uptrend in light green. After the uptrend ends, the histogram clearly shows the weakness of the uptrend in dark green.

MACD 4 Color in a Downtrend

The price chart of the USD/CAD currency pair in a 1-hour time frame shows how the MACD 4 Color Indicator performs in a downtrend. According to the image, the weakness of the uptrend is drawn in dark green in the histogram, and then the indicator shows the downtrend in dark red.

Indicator Settings

• MACD Fast Period: Exponential Moving Average fast period set to 12;
• MACD Slow Period: Exponential Moving Average slow period set to 26;
• Signal Period: Simple Moving Average signal period set to 9.

Summary

The MACD 4 Color Indicator (MACD 4C) in MetaTrader 5 effectively detects trend direction and strength. This indicator is much more advanced than the standard MACD and is especially suitable for traders using convergence and divergence strategies. With the use of 4 different colors in the histogram, the indicator clearly shows the strength of the trend.