OPEN-SOURCE SCRIPT
MAD Trend Detector ~ C H I P A
MAD Trend Detector ~ C H I P A is a custom trend detection tool designed to identify meaningful price deviations using Median Absolute Deviation (MAD) logic layered over a smoothed price baseline.
It uses:
A user-selectable source (Close, High, Low, etc.)
A configurable EMA or SMA as the core smoothing layer
Median Absolute Deviation (MAD) to measure typical price dispersion
A user-adjustable MAD multiplier to fine-tune trend sensitivity
Trend bands that expand dynamically based on local volatility
This setup highlights breakout conditions when price detaches meaningfully from its typical behavior — helping traders detect trend acceleration, volatility breakouts, and directional shifts with minimal lag and reduced noise.
Candle coloring responds directly to trend status, with electric blue and red visuals for clear on-chart recognition.
It uses:
A user-selectable source (Close, High, Low, etc.)
A configurable EMA or SMA as the core smoothing layer
Median Absolute Deviation (MAD) to measure typical price dispersion
A user-adjustable MAD multiplier to fine-tune trend sensitivity
Trend bands that expand dynamically based on local volatility
This setup highlights breakout conditions when price detaches meaningfully from its typical behavior — helping traders detect trend acceleration, volatility breakouts, and directional shifts with minimal lag and reduced noise.
Candle coloring responds directly to trend status, with electric blue and red visuals for clear on-chart recognition.
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.