OPEN-SOURCE SCRIPT
Koala Trend Hack
What this indicator is
A minimal, “tweet‑faithful” trend read with just two visuals:
1. H4 EMA200 (white): the macro/regime line pulled onto any timeframe.
2. Trend Line (colored): the average of EMA‑8 and EMA‑21; its color shows the current state.
How it works (state → color)
Priority is macro first, then short‑term momentum—so it’s simple but still reactive above H4:
How it aligns with the tweet’s 5 rules
1. Reclaim EMAs = Long → close > 8 & 21 → Green.
2. Close below EMAs = Be cautious* → close < 8 & 21 → Orange.
3. Retest of H4 EMA200 = Be bullish and pray → close > H4 and low ≤ H4 → Yellow.
4. Lose H4 EMA200 = Be bearish* → close < H4 → Red.
5. Reclaim H4 EMA200 = Be bullish again* → back above H4 (and ideally > 8/21) → Green.
How to use
Green favors longs; Orange means lighten up or wait; Yellow says “watch the level” after a retest; Red warns against longs until H4 200 is reclaimed.
Notes:
A minimal, “tweet‑faithful” trend read with just two visuals:
1. H4 EMA200 (white): the macro/regime line pulled onto any timeframe.
2. Trend Line (colored): the average of EMA‑8 and EMA‑21; its color shows the current state.
How it works (state → color)
Priority is macro first, then short‑term momentum—so it’s simple but still reactive above H4:
- Below H4 200 → Red (Be Bearish).
- Above H4 200 with wick into it → Yellow (Be Bullish & Pray / Watch the retest).
- Above H4 200 and above both 8 & 21 → Green (Be Bullish).
- Above H4 200 but below both 8 & 21 → Orange (Be Cautious).
- If none of the above applies, it falls back to the 8/21 cluster (above both = green, below both = orange) or stays Yellow (Neutral/Watch).
How it aligns with the tweet’s 5 rules
1. Reclaim EMAs = Long → close > 8 & 21 → Green.
2. Close below EMAs = Be cautious* → close < 8 & 21 → Orange.
3. Retest of H4 EMA200 = Be bullish and pray → close > H4 and low ≤ H4 → Yellow.
4. Lose H4 EMA200 = Be bearish* → close < H4 → Red.
5. Reclaim H4 EMA200 = Be bullish again* → back above H4 (and ideally > 8/21) → Green.
How to use
Green favors longs; Orange means lighten up or wait; Yellow says “watch the level” after a retest; Red warns against longs until H4 200 is reclaimed.
Notes:
- The H4 EMA200 is a higher‑timeframe value fetched with request.security; on sub‑H4 charts it updates during the current 4‑hour candle (responsive but can shift slightly until that candle closes).
- EMAs 8 & 21 are used internally to color the line; they’re not plotted, keeping the chart clean.
- What would make this better? Modify it and show me what you built!
Open-source script
In true TradingView spirit, the creator of this script has made it open-source, so that traders can review and verify its functionality. Kudos to the author! While you can use it for free, remember that republishing the code is subject to our House Rules.
Disclaimer
The information and publications are not meant to be, and do not constitute, financial, investment, trading, or other types of advice or recommendations supplied or endorsed by TradingView. Read more in the Terms of Use.
Open-source script
In true TradingView spirit, the creator of this script has made it open-source, so that traders can review and verify its functionality. Kudos to the author! While you can use it for free, remember that republishing the code is subject to our House Rules.
Disclaimer
The information and publications are not meant to be, and do not constitute, financial, investment, trading, or other types of advice or recommendations supplied or endorsed by TradingView. Read more in the Terms of Use.