OPEN-SOURCE SCRIPT
ATR Spike Kienthogo
ATR Spike Kienthogo
This indicator, titled "ATR Spike Kienthogo", is designed to visualize volatility spikes in the market by comparing the current Average True Range (ATR) against a dynamic threshold. The threshold is calculated as an EMA-smoothed ATR multiplied by a user-defined factor. When the current ATR exceeds this threshold, the indicator highlights it as a spike event, further classified by price direction (up or down).
The script features:
Configurable ATR smoothing methods: RMA, SMA, EMA, WMA.
Customizable spike detection threshold via spike_multiple.
Conditional color plotting of ATR:
Spike + Price Up → Green
Spike + Price Down → Red
Non-spike → User-defined neutral color, adaptive to candle direction (greenish for bullish candles, reddish for bearish candles).
This script is especially useful for:
Detecting volatility expansions.
Enhancing entry/exit timing during strong directional moves.
Confirming breakout strength or trap signals in low-volatility regimes.
The logic maintains clean separation between spike vs. non-spike conditions and offers full control over color coding for better visual integration in multi-indicator environments.
This indicator, titled "ATR Spike Kienthogo", is designed to visualize volatility spikes in the market by comparing the current Average True Range (ATR) against a dynamic threshold. The threshold is calculated as an EMA-smoothed ATR multiplied by a user-defined factor. When the current ATR exceeds this threshold, the indicator highlights it as a spike event, further classified by price direction (up or down).
The script features:
Configurable ATR smoothing methods: RMA, SMA, EMA, WMA.
Customizable spike detection threshold via spike_multiple.
Conditional color plotting of ATR:
Spike + Price Up → Green
Spike + Price Down → Red
Non-spike → User-defined neutral color, adaptive to candle direction (greenish for bullish candles, reddish for bearish candles).
This script is especially useful for:
Detecting volatility expansions.
Enhancing entry/exit timing during strong directional moves.
Confirming breakout strength or trap signals in low-volatility regimes.
The logic maintains clean separation between spike vs. non-spike conditions and offers full control over color coding for better visual integration in multi-indicator environments.
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.