ADX: The Trend Strength Indicator

Determine the strength of a trend with ADX

The average directional index (ADX) is an oscillator that will help you determine the strength of a trend on a scale from 0 to 100, using price data from the past 14 periods.

ADX is typically accompanied by 2 momentum indicators, the negative directional indicator (-DI) and the positive directional indicator (+DI), from which the ADX is derived. While the ADX helps determine the strength of a trend, the DI lines help determine the direction.

Depending on the ADX value, you can conclude whether and how strong of a trend is getting formed:

How to trade using ADX?

Now that you know what the ADX says about a trend, let’s learn how to use it for taking long and short trades.

The following criteria should be met to enter a long or short trade:

A bearish or bullish candlestick pattern forming along with the ADX line turning bearish is a good exit for a long or short trade respectively.

The ADX line reversing after hitting a high or a resistance level does not signal a trend reversal. Rather, it is indicative of the trend losing its strength.

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