Two SMA Cross Indicator MT5

The Two SMA Cross Indicator MT5 (MetaTrader 5) is aptly named, featuring a combination of two simple moving averages that produce clear buy and sell signals on the chart. This versatile indicator serves multiple purposes, facilitating trade entry and exit decisions while also serving as an effective trend confirmation filter. Its straightforward crossover trading system makes it particularly accessible and beneficial for newcomers to the forex trading world. This forex MT5 indicator is available for free download.

Two SMA Cross Indicator MT5: Introduction

MT5 Indicator Overview

The download link of the Two SMA Cross MT5 indicator is placed at the bottom of this post – once you’re done, your Metatrader 5 trading chart should look similar to the example below.

The indicator incorporates an ATR adaptive SMA formula, adding a layer of sophistication to its calculations. A standout feature of this indicator lies in its remarkable signal transparency, where the line dynamically adjusts its color to align precisely with the prevailing trend direction. This adaptive characteristic enhances its effectiveness and ensures greater clarity in interpreting signals.

Trading Suggestions

Initiate a buying trade when the chart displays the green signal line.
Execute a selling trade when the pink signal line emerges on the chart.

You are encouraged to apply your preferred trade entry, stop-loss, and take-profit techniques when utilizing the Two SMA Cross indicator. As a rule of thumb, it is essential to align your trades with the prevailing overall trend to maximize the indicator’s effectiveness.

MT5 Indicators: Download and Installation Instructions

Download the Two SMA Cross Indicator MT5.rar archive at the bottom of this post, unpack it, then copy and paste the two-sma-cross.ex5 or two-sma-cross.mq5 indicator files into the MQL5 folder of the Metatrader 5 trading platform.

You can gain access to this folder by clicking the top menu options, which goes as follows:

File > Open Data Folder > MQL5 > Indicators (paste here).

Now go to the left side of your MT5 terminal. In the Navigator find the gauge name, right-click it and select Attach to the chart.