Radar Arrows Indicator V1.0 MT4 — Clean Buy/Sell Signals You Can Trust


Finding timely, uncluttered signals in MetaTrader 4 can feel like searching through fog. Candles stack up, indicators overlap, and by the time you click buy… the move’s gone. The Radar Arrows Indicator V1.0 MT4 is built to fix that. It gives you direct, visual buy/sell arrows the moment a setup triggers—no messy sub-windows, no guessing, no over-optimization rabbit hole. Plug it in, set your rules, and let the chart “ping” you when it’s time to act.


Below, you’ll get a full walkthrough: what it is, how it works, the logic behind the signals, best pairs/timeframes, recommended settings, risk guidance, and installation steps. If you trade price-action + confirmations or prefer a one-look decision tool for scalping and intraday, this will fit right in.


What Is Radar Arrows Indicator V1.0 MT4?


Radar Arrows V1.0 is a signal-only MT4 indicator that places up or down arrows exactly at the candle where the trigger forms. You can customize sensitivity, apply multi-filter confirmation (trend + volatility + momentum), and enable platform alerts (popup, push, email) so the chart calls you when needed.


Core idea: combine a fast trigger (for entry timing) with a slow filter (for direction bias). When both align, you get a clean arrow—no repainting of closed candles, no delayed after-the-fact markings. The emphasis is on high-quality timing with minimal chart noise.


Who it’s for:



  • Scalpers on M1–M5 who want snappy entries.

  • Intraday traders on M15–H1 who want high-probability moves.

  • Swing traders on H4–D1 who prefer fewer but stronger signals.


How the Signals Are Generated (In Plain English)


Radar Arrows blends three building blocks:



  1. Directional Bias (Trend Filter):
    A smoothed trend baseline (think MA/structure filter) determines the preferred direction. Buy signals are allowed only above the bias; sells only below.

  2. Momentum/Impulse Check:
    A short-term impulse gauge validates that price is actually moving away from the baseline, not chopping around it.

  3. Volatility Guardrail:
    A simple volatility sanity check prevents signals in ultra-tight ranges or during abnormal spikes (you can tweak this to your risk appetite).


When all three line up at candle close, the indicator prints an arrow. Because signals confirm at close, you avoid classic repaint headaches on already-closed bars.



Tip: For scalping, loosen the volatility guardrail slightly; for swing, keep it stricter to avoid whipsaws.




Key Features You’ll Use Every Day



  • Clear Buy/Sell Arrows: Zero clutter, zero laggy sub-windows.

  • Non-repainting on closed bars: What you see after the bar closes is what happened in real time.

  • Configurable Sensitivity: Tune how aggressive or conservative your entries are.

  • Trend Filter On/Off: Trade only with the primary trend (recommended).

  • Alerts Built-In: MT4 popup, sound, email, and push notifications.

  • Multi-Timeframe Friendly: Works across M1 to D1—adapt per strategy.

  • Pair-Agnostic: Forex majors, minors, gold (XAUUSD), indices, even crypto CFDs (broker permitting).

  • Risk Hints: Optional ATR-based stop suggestions for consistency.

  • Lightweight Code: Minimal CPU usage; run on multiple charts.

  • Template Included: Apply the look-and-feel plus default settings in one click.


Best Pairs & Timeframes



  • Scalping: M1–M5 on EURUSD, GBPUSD, XAUUSD.
    Expect more signals; keep spreads low and execution tight.

  • Intraday: M15–H1 on EURUSD, GBPUSD, USDJPY, NAS100.
    A smarter balance of frequency and quality.

  • Swing: H4–D1 on majors + XAUUSD.
    Fewer alerts, wider stops, higher average R multiples.



Broker note: For M1–M5 trading, use ECN/RAW spreads and fast execution. Slippage can kill scalps.



Suggested Rules: Entries, Exits, Risk


Entry:



  • Buy when an up arrow prints AND price is above the trend baseline.

  • Sell when a down arrow prints AND price is below the trend baseline.

  • Optional: Wait for 1 candle confirmation to reduce false breaks.


Stop-Loss:



  • Scalping: 1.5–2.0 × ATR(14) on your timeframe.

  • Intraday/Swing: Last swing high/low or structure + ATR buffer.


Take-Profit (three options):



  1. Fixed R:R (e.g., 1:1.5 or 1:2).

  2. Structure-based (prior S/R, session high/low).

  3. Trail with ATR (lock profits on trend continuations).


Position Sizing:
Risk 0.5%–1% per trade for scalping and intraday; ≤0.5% if you stack correlated pairs.


Inputs & Settings (What to Tweak)



  • Sensitivity (1–10): Higher = more signals (aggressive), lower = fewer (conservative).

  • Trend Filter: On/Off + Period (e.g., 100–200 for intraday directional bias).

  • Impulse Period: 5–14 range works well for timing; shorten for M1–M5.

  • Volatility Floor: Minimum ATR fraction to allow a signal—prevents “dead market” triggers.

  • Alerts: Toggle popup, push, email; customize messages per chart.

  • Arrow Styling: Size and color for fast visual scanning.

  • ATR for SL/TP (Optional): Automates consistent protective levels.



Starter preset: Sensitivity 4–5, Trend Period 150, Impulse 7, Volatility Floor medium, ATR SL 1.8×, TP at 1:1.8 or structure.




Backtesting & Forward Testing Tips



  1. Use Control Points Only for a Feel; switch to Every Tick for serious work.

  2. Model Spread Realistically; set it to your broker’s average + a small cushion.

  3. Gather a Decent Sample: At least 200–300 trades for scalping; fewer for swing but test multiple years.

  4. Forward Test on Demo: 2–4 weeks to catch live spread/slippage behavior.

  5. Iterate Settings by Pair & TF: One size never fits all—save pair-specific templates.


Installation (MT4)



  1. Open MT4 → File → Open Data Folder.

  2. Go to MQL4 → Indicators and paste the indicator file.

  3. Restart MT4 or right-click Indicators → Refresh in Navigator.

  4. Drag Radar Arrows Indicator onto your chart.

  5. Load the provided .tpl template (optional) or adjust settings to taste.

  6. Enable alerts if you want push/email/popup notifications.


Practical Playbooks (So You’re Not Guessing)


Scalping (M5, EURUSD):



  • Trend Filter ON, Period 150.

  • Sensitivity 5, Impulse 7, Volatility Floor Low–Medium.

  • SL = 1.8×ATR(14). TP = 1:1.8 or prior swing.

  • News filter: avoid high-impact releases; spreads widen.


Intraday (M15, XAUUSD):



  • Trend Filter ON, Period 200.

  • Sensitivity 4, Impulse 9, Volatility Floor Medium.

  • SL = structure + ATR buffer. Partial at 1:1, let runner trail by 2×ATR.

  • Trade London/NY overlap for best follow-through.


Swing (H4, Majors):



  • Trend Filter ON, Period 200–240.

  • Sensitivity 3–4, Impulse 10–12, Volatility Floor High.

  • Reduce frequency, target higher R multiples, let trends run.


Final Thoughts


The Radar Arrows Indicator V1.0 MT4 focuses on what actually moves your P/L: timely, clear signals with trend alignment and volatility sanity checks. Use it to systematize your entries, standardize stops, and remove second-guessing. Whether you scalp five-minute gold or swing H4 on majors, the same idea holds—clean arrows, consistent rules, disciplined risk. That’s how you stack good trades, not just good charts.


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