As the name implies, the Donchian Channels Metatrader 4 Forex indicator is based on the Donchian channels and is a powerful trend-following indicator.
The Donchian Channels indicator consists of two outer bands and a middle band.
It can be used for breakout and trend-following purposes in both up and down trending currency markets.
The indicator provides simple to trade entry points in the channel.
Just load the Donchian Channels indicator onto the MT4 chart and start trading with it in minutes.
Key Takeaways
- A rising Donchian channel suggests that the overall trend is rising. Look for buy signals.
- A declining Donchian channel suggests that the overall trend is falling. Look for sell signals.
- It’s possible to execute trades with small stops.
- Works for both breakout and trend-following trade setups.
Feel free to explore the Donchian Channels indicator’s different parameters and settings to create your own personalized indicator setup.
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Download the “Donchian Bands.ex4” Metatrader 4 indicator
Indicator Example Chart (USD/JPY M5 Chart Example)
Here’s an example of how the indicator should look like when loaded onto the Metatrader 4 chart.
Finding Buy and Sell Triggers With The Donchian Channels MT4 Forex Indicator
Buy Signal: Execute a buy trade when the Donchian Channel is rising and the candlestick touches the middle green band (see chart example).
Set your stop loss below the lower red band, or use your own favorite stop loss method.
Take your profit when the candlestick touches the upper red band, or use your own favorite take profit method.
Sell Signal: Execute a sell trade when the Donchian Channel is falling and the candlestick touches the middle green band.
Set your stop loss above the upper red band, or use your own favorite stop loss method.
Take your profit when the candlestick touches the lower red band, or use your own favorite take profit method.
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Download the “Donchian Bands.ex4” MT4 indicator
Adjustable Parameters
Period, colors, width, style.
More Info About This Indicator
Tradable Currency pairs: Any
Trading Platform: MT4
Time frames: M1, M5, M15, M30, H1, H4, D1, W1
Indicator Type: Donchian channel
Installation
Copy and paste the indicator in the MT4 indicators data folder.
Then restart the MT4 terminal and attach it to any chart.
