💰 Cash Flow Indicator – Complete Guide

📘 What is the Cash Flow Indicator?

The Cash Flow Indicator is a custom momentum and trend signal tool that identifies bullish and bearish shifts based on Rate of Change (ROC) logic and momentum filtering. It provides precise buy/sell signals using arrow markers and optionally sends alerts when trend changes occur.

Unlike traditional indicators, it uses multiple layered filters and timeframe selection to adapt to different trading styles and instruments.

🧠 Core Logic & Strategy

The indicator uses two main ROC-based filters:

Main Filter (Fast vs. Slow): Determines the overall market momentum direction.

Small Filter (Fast vs. Slow): Adds a secondary confirmation to prevent false signals.

It compares the close-to-open differences over various bars to calculate momentum, then uses an exponential smoothing technique to generate clearer signals.

🔹 Buy Signal (UP):

The momentum crosses upward.

A blue arrow appears below the candle (at Low - ATR).

Optional alert is triggered: “DeltaTrend going Up”.

🔹 Sell Signal (DOWN):

The momentum crosses downward.

A red arrow appears above the candle (at High + ATR).

Optional alert: “DeltaTrend going Down”.

Signals are only given once at the beginning of a new trend (if FirstSignalOnly = true), helping to avoid repeated alerts.

⚙️ Indicator Settings (Inputs)

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extern int  TimeFrame         = 0;     // Custom timeframe (0 = current)

extern int  MainFilterFast    = 8;     // Fast momentum period for main filter

extern int  MainFilterSlow    = 16;    // Slow momentum period for main filter

extern int  SmallFilterFast   = 3;     // Fast momentum for small filter

extern int  SmallFilterSlow   = 12;    // Slow momentum for small filter

extern bool FirstSignalOnly   = true;  // Show only first arrow on trend change

extern bool AlertMode         = true;  // Enable/disable alerts

📍 How to Use the Indicator

🪄 Basic Usage:

Attach the indicator to your chart.

Adjust timeframe using TimeFrame input if you want to use it on a higher or lower timeframe.

Blue arrow = Buy opportunity.

Red arrow = Sell opportunity.

If enabled, alerts will pop up when a trend shift is detected.

💡 Advanced Tips:

Use it on H1, H4, or D1 for trend trading.

Combine it with support/resistance zones or price action to enhance accuracy.

Use lower ROC values for scalping and higher ones for swing trading.

Consider using ATR (Average True Range) breakout confirmation.

🖥️ Multi-Timeframe (MTF) Mode

If TimeFrame ≠ 0, the indicator fetches values from a higher timeframe and maps them to your current chart. This helps traders spot higher timeframe trends without switching charts.

Example:

Use TimeFrame = 60 on a 15-minute chart to see H1 trend signals on M15.

🗣️ Slogan for the Cash Flow Indicator

"Cash Flow – Follow the Smart Money, One Arrow at a Time."