Moving Average Divergence BandsMoving Average Divergence Bands
Moving Average Divergence Bands (MADB) is a trend-following overlay indicator designed to capture fast-moving trends while filtering out low-quality signals. It was developed with highly volatile markets in mind, particularly altcoins, where rapid entries are important but false breakouts are common.
The indicator builds adaptive price bands using two moving averages of different speeds and applies a statistical filter to allow signals only when market conditions show sufficient momentum. The result is a structure that attempts to combine fast reaction with controlled signal quality.
🚀 Core Idea
The objective of MADB is to create bands that respond quickly to market moves while avoiding entries during low-probability conditions.
This is achieved by combining fast and slower moving averages and activating signals only when price movement shows statistically meaningful deviation from its recent norm. In this way, entries tend to occur during periods with higher potential reward and reduced noise.
🔍 How It Works
The indicator calculates two moving averages:
• A primary moving average using the chosen length
• A secondary moving average using half of that length
Both averages are mathematically combined using exponent-based transformations, producing two divergence-based values. The higher value becomes the upper band, and the lower value becomes the lower band.
To filter signals, the script then computes a Z-score of price relative to its recent average. A trend switch occurs only when:
• Price breaks above or below the adaptive band, and
• The absolute Z-score exceeds the user-defined threshold.
This ensures signals occur only when price movement is statistically significant, reducing entries during low-volatility noise.
⚙️ Key Features
• Fast trend-following bands optimized for volatile markets
• Dual moving-average divergence construction
• Z-score filtering to reduce false signals
• Multiple moving-average types supported
• Adjustable statistical sensitivity
• Visual band and trend coloring styles
🧩 Inputs Overview
• Moving-average length and source
• Moving-average type selection
• Z-score calculation length
• Z-score activation threshold
• Visual style presets for band coloring
📌 Usage Notes
• Designed to identify strong market moves while filtering weak breakouts.
• Particularly suited for volatile markets and altcoin trading environments.
• Band breaks without sufficient Z-score strength will not trigger signals.
• Signals may change intrabar on lower timeframes.
• Best used alongside risk management and confirmation tools.
• No indicator eliminates risk; testing and validation are always recommended.
This script is intended for analytical use only and does not constitute financial advice.
