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Draw trendline
Draw trendline
On MetaTrader4 (MT4) / MetaTrader5 (MT5), you can draw trendlines, trendlines by angle, and cycle lines. They are often used to read and analyze trends, momentum, and cycles of the market.
Here, we'll take a look at how to draw and set up the trendline, the most often used of the three lines.
Switch between MT4/MT5 tabs to check the steps for each.
Step 1
Trendlines can be displayed from the menu or toolbar.
Draw a trendline from the menu
Click "Insert" in the menu. Hover the pointer over "Lines" and select "Trendline".
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Trendline
Trendline connects the low, high, or close prices to read the trend. The trendline will help you determine the direction and momentum of a trend.
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Trend by Angle
Trendline by Angle is the trendline with a specified angle. The angle relative to the horizontal line will be displayed. Analyze the angle of the trend line to determine the strength of a trend.
Draw a trendline from the toolbar
Click the "Draw trendline" button on the toolbar.
Step 2
Click at the starting point of the trendline on the chart and drag to the end point.
Step 3
If you want to adjust the position of trendline, make sure the white dots are being displayed on the trendline and move each dot as necessary. If you cannot see the white dots, double-click near the trendline to display the white dots.
|
Number |
Descriptions |
|---|---|
|
1 |
Change the starting point of the trendline. |
|
2 |
Change the position of the trendline. |
|
3 |
Change the end point of the trendline. |
Values displayed during drawing a trendline
Values displayed when dragging indicate the numbers of candlesticks and points from the starting point to the end point.
Step 4
To modify the trendline settings, right-click near the trendline and select "Trendline properties...".
Step 5
Edit the parameters of the trendline in the three tabs, "Common", "Parameters", and "Visualization", and click "OK".
"Common" tab
|
Number |
Item name |
Descriptions |
|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Name |
Name the trendline. |
|
2 |
Description |
The description can be displayed on the chart when hovering the pointer over the trendline. |
|
3 |
Style |
Set the color, line type, and line thickness for the trendline. |
|
4 |
Draw object as background |
Check this box if you want to place the trendline behind the chart. |
"Parameters" tab
|
Number |
Item name |
Descriptions |
|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Starting point position |
Specify the starting point position by date and price. |
|
2 |
End point position |
Specify the end point position by date and price. |
|
3 |
Ray |
Check this box to extend the trendline. |
Use "Ray" for future analysis
"Ray" is a parameter that can be set on an object such as a channel to extend the line beyond its end point. This makes it easier to analyze, as the line will be extended into the future, based on the price movement between the starting point and the end point at a certain point in time.
"Visualization" tab
On the "Visualization" tab, you can specify the timeframes to use the trendline with.
Internal trendline
Unlike conventional trendlines, internal trendlines can be used for different situations, such as highs and lows, closes and lows, and so on. While this provides a high degree of freedom, it can also be highly arbitrary.
Step 1
Trendlines can be displayed from the menu or toolbar.
Draw a trendline from the menu
Click "Insert" in the menu. Hover the pointer over "Objects" > "Lines" and select "Trendline".
-
Trendline
Trendline connects the low, high, or close prices to read the trend. The trendline will help you determine the direction and momentum of a trend.
-
Trend By Angle
Trendline by Angle is the trendline with a specified angle. The angle relative to the horizontal line will be displayed. Analyze the angle of the trend line to determine the strength of a trend.
-
Cycle Lines
Cycle lines are made up of multiple evenly-spaced vertical lines. This tool is based on the theory that a trend repeats itself in cycles. Analyze the cycle line to help you determine the ceiling and floor of a trend.
Draw a trendline from the toolbar
Click the "Draw trendline" button on the toolbar.
Step 2
Click at the starting point of the trendline on the chart and drag to the end point.
Step 3
If you want to adjust the position of trendline, make sure the white dots are being displayed on the trendline and move each dot as necessary. If you cannot see the white dots, double-click near the trendline to display the white dots.
|
Number |
Descriptions |
|---|---|
|
1 |
Change the starting point of the trendline. |
|
2 |
Change the position of the trendline. |
|
3 |
Change the end point of the trendline. |
Values displayed during drawing a trendline
Values displayed when dragging indicate the numbers of candlesticks and points from the starting point to the end point.
Step 4
To modify the trendline settings, right-click near the trendline and select "Properties".
Step 5
Edit the parameters of the trendline in the three tabs, "Common", "Parameters", and "Visualization", and click "OK".
"Common" tab
|
Number |
Item name |
Descriptions |
|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Name |
Name the trendline. |
|
2 |
Description |
The description of the trendline can be displayed on the chart. |
|
3 |
Style |
Set the color, line type, and line thickness for the trendline. |
|
4 |
Draw object as background |
Check this box if you want to place the trendline behind the chart. |
|
5 |
Disable selection |
Check this box if you want to disable the editing of the trendline. |
"Parameters" tab
|
Number |
Item name |
Descriptions |
|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Starting point position |
Specify the starting point position by date and price. |
|
2 |
End point position |
Specify the end point position by date and price. |
|
3 |
Ray |
Check each box to extend the trendline to the left and right. |
Use "Ray" for future analysis
"Ray" is a parameter that can be set on an object such as a channel to extend the line beyond its end point. This makes it easier to analyze, as the line will be extended into the future, based on the price movement between the starting point and the end point at a certain point in time.
When "Ray right" is checked
When "Ray left" is checked
"Visualization" tab
On the "Visualization" tab, you can specify the timeframes to use the trendline with.
Internal trendline
Unlike conventional trendlines, internal trendlines can be used for different situations, such as highs and lows, closes and lows, and so on. While this provides a high degree of freedom, it can also be highly arbitrary.
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: 2024.03.30
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