Summary of "📊Candle Time and Spread Indicator for MT4/5 – Free - Tradingfinder"
Candle Time and Spread Indicator
The video introduces the Candle Time and Spread Indicator, a free technical analysis tool available for MetaTrader 4 (MT4) and MetaTrader 5 (MT5) platforms. It can be downloaded from the Trading Finder website. This indicator is designed primarily for price action traders and those focused on technical analysis, providing two key pieces of information:
- Current spread of the trading symbol (important for understanding transaction costs and market liquidity).
- Remaining time until the current candle closes (useful for timing entries and exits based on candle completion).
Features and Functionality
- The indicator appears as a panel on the chart, which can be positioned in one of four locations:
- Left upper
- Right upper
- Left lower
- Right lower (demonstrated choice)
- Users can customize the label color to improve visibility against different chart backgrounds.
- The panel dynamically updates to show spread and candle time for the selected timeframe.
- Supports easy switching between different timeframes, allowing traders to monitor spread and candle timing across multiple intervals.
Usage Context
This indicator is useful for traders who want to:
- Manage spread risk and time trades around candle closes.
- Improve risk management by providing real-time spread data, which can affect trade profitability.
- Enhance precision in technical setups by aligning trades with candle close timings.
Methodology / Setup Steps
- Download the indicator file from the Trading Finder website for MT4 or MT5.
- Load the indicator via the Navigator panel by dragging it onto the desired chart.
- Customize label color and panel position in the indicator’s input settings.
- Monitor the spread and candle time panel during trading sessions.
- Switch timeframes as needed to assess spread and candle timing across intervals.
Disclaimers
No explicit financial advice or trading recommendations are given. The tool is presented as a technical aid to support trading decisions.
Mentioned Platforms and Assets
- Platforms: MetaTrader 4 (MT4), MetaTrader 5 (MT5)
- No specific tickers, sectors, or asset classes were mentioned.
Presenter / Source
- Trading Finder (website and video channel)
Category
Finance