# Enhanced Kaufman Adaptive Moving Average (KAMA) with Bollinger Bands
## Overview This indicator combines the Kaufman Adaptive Moving Average (KAMA) with Bollinger Bands to create a comprehensive trading system. It provides adaptive trend following capabilities while measuring market volatility and potential reversal points.
## Key Features - Adaptive moving average that adjusts to market conditions - Dynamic Bollinger Bands for volatility measurement - Color-coded KAMA line indicating trend direction - Integrated buy/sell signals based on multiple confirmations - Customizable parameters for both KAMA and Bollinger Bands - Optional bar confirmation wait feature - Built-in alert conditions for trade signals
## Main Components
### 1. Kaufman Adaptive Moving Average (KAMA) - Adapts to market volatility using an efficiency ratio - Changes color based on trend direction (green for uptrend, red for downtrend) - Adjustable parameters for fine-tuning: - Base Length: Controls the main calculation period (default: 10) - Fast EMA Length: For rapid market response (default: 2) - Slow EMA Length: For stable market conditions (default: 30)
### 2. Bollinger Bands - Standard deviation-based volatility bands - Customizable length and standard deviation multiplier - Includes expansion threshold for volatility measurement - Components: - Upper Band: Upper volatility threshold - Middle Band: Simple moving average - Lower Band: Lower volatility threshold
## Signal Generation
### Buy Signals Generated when: 1. KAMA color changes from red to green 2. Price closes above KAMA 3. Price closes above the middle Bollinger Band 4. Signals are marked with: - Green triangles below the candles - "B" labels for easy identification
### Sell Signals Generated when: 1. KAMA color changes from green to red 2. Price closes below KAMA 3. Price closes below the middle Bollinger Band 4. Signals are marked with: - Red triangles above the candles - "S" labels for easy identification
## Customizable Parameters
### KAMA Settings - Base Length (1-50) - Fast EMA Length (1-10) - Slow EMA Length (10-50) - Source Price Selection - Direction Highlight Toggle - Bar Confirmation Option
## Alert Functionality Built-in alerts for: - Buy signals with customizable messages - Sell signals with customizable messages
## Best Practices
### Timeframe Selection - Works well on multiple timeframes - Recommended for 15m to 4h charts for optimal signal generation - Higher timeframes provide more reliable trend signals
### Parameter Optimization - Adjust KAMA lengths based on trading style: - Shorter lengths for day trading - Longer lengths for swing trading - Fine-tune BB multiplier based on market volatility - Consider waiting for bar confirmation in volatile markets
### Risk Management - Use in conjunction with other indicators for confirmation - Consider market conditions and volatility when trading signals - Implement proper position sizing and stop-loss levels
## Technical Notes - Written in Pine Script™ v6 - Overlay indicator (displays on price chart) - Compatible with all TradingView-supported markets - Resource-efficient implementation for smooth performance
## Disclaimer This indicator is provided under the Mozilla Public License 2.0. While it can be a valuable tool for technical analysis, it should not be used as the sole basis for trading decisions. Always combine with proper risk management and additional analysis methods.