◆ Indicator · Supertrend

Supertrend : an ATR-based trailing stop

Supertrend draws a single line below price in an uptrend and above it in a downtrend. It flips when price closes on the other side. This guide covers its calculation, how to read it and how to apply it on GraphTrade charts.

Live preview · ChartsLIVE

10 / 3

common setting

ATR

base

1

line

01 · Indicator · Supertrend

What is Supertrend?

Supertrend draws a single line below price in an uptrend and above it in a downtrend. It flips when price closes on the other side.

Easy to read, it works both as a trend filter and a trailing stop level.

02 · Indicator · Supertrend

The calculation

Bands = (High + Low) / 2 ± multiplier × ATR(N), common settings 10 and 3.

The line never moves back while the trend holds, like a tightening stop.

03 · Indicator · Supertrend

Reading the signals

Turning green: bullish signal; turning red: bearish signal.

In flat markets flips multiply: combine with the ADX to keep trend phases only.

04 · Indicator · Supertrend

Settings and combinations

Period and multiplier are adjustable in the Trend group. It pairs well with: ATR (Average True Range), Parabolic SAR, ADX / DMI.

To put the signal in context, check the Heatmap, the news or ask the AI Compass. No indicator is investment advice.

◆ Step by step

Get started in 4 steps

  1. 01

    Open a chart

    Search for an asset on the Charts page and pick a timeframe.

  2. 02

    Add the indicator

    Open Indicators, Trend group, then click Supertrend.

  3. 03

    Adjust the settings

    Change the parameters in the indicator sheet to suit your horizon.

  4. 04

    Confirm the signal

    Cross-check with the main trend and another indicator before concluding.

Apply on a chart

◆ FAQ

Your questions, clear answers.

01

How to set Supertrend?

10 and 3 by default; a bigger multiplier gives fewer signals.

02

Can it be used as a stop?

Yes, that is one of its most common uses.

03

Does it work in ranges?

Poorly: it flips often without a clear trend.

◆ Continue exploring

Other indicators

Indicator · RSI

RSI (Relative Strength Index) : definition, formula and how to read it

Understand the RSI 14: formula, 70/30 zones, the 50 line, divergences and settings. Apply the RSI for free on GraphTrade crypto, stock and index charts.

Read

Indicator · MACD

MACD : crossovers, histogram and divergences

The MACD explained simply: MACD line, signal line, histogram, zero line and divergences. Try the MACD for free on GraphTrade charts.

Read

Indicator · Bollinger

Bollinger Bands : volatility, squeeze and bounces

Bollinger Bands explained: 20-period average, 2 standard deviations, squeeze, walking the band, %B and width. Use them for free on GraphTrade.

Read

Indicator · Ichimoku

Ichimoku Kinko Hyo : reading the cloud in 5 lines

Complete Ichimoku guide: Tenkan-sen, Kijun-sen, Senkou A and B, Kumo cloud, Chikou span and 9/26/52 settings. Apply Ichimoku for free on GraphTrade.

Read

Indicator · Order Blocks

Order Blocks and Fair Value Gaps (Smart Money)

What is an Order Block and a Fair Value Gap? Definition, detection on closed candles, invalidation and use with the GraphTrade Scanner. Free zones on every chart.

Read

Indicator · Simple Moving Average

Simple Moving Average (SMA) : the 20, 50 and 200 explained

Simple Moving Average (SMA) explained: definition, formula, signals, settings and limits. Apply it for free on GraphTrade crypto, stock and index charts.

Read

Indicator · Exponential Moving Average

Exponential Moving Average (EMA) : EMA 200 and EMA ribbon

Exponential Moving Average (EMA) explained: definition, formula, signals, settings and limits. Apply it for free on GraphTrade crypto, stock and index charts.

Read

Indicator · Weighted Moving Average

Weighted Moving Average (WMA) : a faster average

Weighted Moving Average (WMA) explained: definition, formula, signals, settings and limits. Apply it for free on GraphTrade crypto, stock and index charts.

Read

Indicator · Hull Moving Average

Hull Moving Average (HMA) : the near lag-free average

Hull Moving Average (HMA) explained: definition, formula, signals, settings and limits. Apply it for free on GraphTrade crypto, stock and index charts.

Read

Indicator · DEMA and TEMA

DEMA and TEMA : double and triple EMAs

DEMA and TEMA explained: definition, formula, signals, settings and limits. Apply it for free on GraphTrade crypto, stock and index charts.

Read

Indicator · Parabolic SAR

Parabolic SAR : stop and reverse

Parabolic SAR explained: definition, formula, signals, settings and limits. Apply it for free on GraphTrade crypto, stock and index charts.

Read

Indicator · Pivot Points

Pivot Points : calculated support and resistance

Pivot Points explained: definition, formula, signals, settings and limits. Apply it for free on GraphTrade crypto, stock and index charts.

Read

Indicator · Keltner Channel

Keltner Channel : the ATR envelope

Keltner Channel explained: definition, formula, signals, settings and limits. Apply it for free on GraphTrade crypto, stock and index charts.

Read

Indicator · Donchian Channel

Donchian Channel : the highest high and lowest low

Donchian Channel explained: definition, formula, signals, settings and limits. Apply it for free on GraphTrade crypto, stock and index charts.

Read

Indicator · VWAP

VWAP : volume-weighted average price

VWAP explained: definition, formula, signals, settings and limits. Apply it for free on GraphTrade crypto, stock and index charts.

Read

Indicator · StochRSI

StochRSI : the stochastic of the RSI

StochRSI explained: definition, formula, signals, settings and limits. Apply it for free on GraphTrade crypto, stock and index charts.

Read

Indicator · Stochastic Oscillator

Stochastic Oscillator : %K, %D and 20/80 zones

Stochastic Oscillator explained: definition, formula, signals, settings and limits. Apply it for free on GraphTrade crypto, stock and index charts.

Read

Indicator · CCI

CCI (Commodity Channel Index) : measuring distance from the mean

CCI (Commodity Channel Index) explained: definition, formula, signals, settings and limits. Apply it for free on GraphTrade crypto, stock and index charts.

Read

Indicator · Williams %R

Williams %R : Larry Williams' oscillator

Williams %R explained: definition, formula, signals, settings and limits. Apply it for free on GraphTrade crypto, stock and index charts.

Read

Indicator · ADX / DMI

ADX / DMI : trend strength

ADX / DMI explained: definition, formula, signals, settings and limits. Apply it for free on GraphTrade crypto, stock and index charts.

Read

Indicator · Awesome Oscillator

Awesome Oscillator : Bill Williams' momentum

Awesome Oscillator explained: definition, formula, signals, settings and limits. Apply it for free on GraphTrade crypto, stock and index charts.

Read

Indicator · ROC

ROC (Rate of Change) : percentage change

ROC (Rate of Change) explained: definition, formula, signals, settings and limits. Apply it for free on GraphTrade crypto, stock and index charts.

Read

Indicator · MFI

MFI (Money Flow Index) : the volume-weighted RSI

MFI (Money Flow Index) explained: definition, formula, signals, settings and limits. Apply it for free on GraphTrade crypto, stock and index charts.

Read

Indicator · ATR

ATR (Average True Range) : measuring volatility

ATR (Average True Range) explained: definition, formula, signals, settings and limits. Apply it for free on GraphTrade crypto, stock and index charts.

Read

Indicator · OBV

OBV (On-Balance Volume) : cumulative volume

OBV (On-Balance Volume) explained: definition, formula, signals, settings and limits. Apply it for free on GraphTrade crypto, stock and index charts.

Read

Indicator · Chaikin Money Flow

Chaikin Money Flow (CMF) : buying or selling pressure

Chaikin Money Flow (CMF) explained: definition, formula, signals, settings and limits. Apply it for free on GraphTrade crypto, stock and index charts.

Read

Indicator · Volume Oscillator

Volume Oscillator : is volume accelerating?

Volume Oscillator explained: definition, formula, signals, settings and limits. Apply it for free on GraphTrade crypto, stock and index charts.

Read