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A MetaTrader 5 indicator that marks contraction zones on the chart, draws a midpoint friction line and colours bars as price approaches or leaves the range. It is a visual aid for swing and day trading, not an automated trading system.
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Master Pattern Indicator is a chart overlay for MetaTrader 5 that helps you see the repeating cycle of quiet ranges followed by directional moves. It finds contraction zones, marks their midpoint and colours the bars as price approaches or leaves the range.
The indicator is built on the idea that price tends to alternate between compression and expansion. It looks for pivot highs and pivot lows, using a lookback value that sets how many bars on each side must be lower (for a high) or higher (for a low). The area between those pivots is treated as a contraction zone. When price moves close to the edge of that zone, the bars change colour to show that an expansion phase may be starting.
The indicator reads price data only, so it can be attached to any symbol available in your MT5 terminal, such as forex pairs, metals or indices. It is designed for use from the lower intraday charts up to weekly charts. Shorter timeframes produce more zones and more noise. Higher timeframes produce fewer, slower zones that suit swing and position styles. Because the logic needs pivots on both sides, signals have some delay, and the final shape of a zone may change while it forms.
| Setting | What it does | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Contraction detection lookback | Bars required on each side to confirm a pivot | Lower values react to small swings; higher values keep only larger ones. Default is 3. |
| Show minor patterns | Displays lighter, unconfirmed breakouts | Turn off for a cleaner chart. |
| Show major patterns | Displays darker, retested breakouts | Useful for confirmation. |
| Show friction level line | Draws the midpoint of each contraction zone | Optional reference level. |
| Expansion threshold | Share of the range that triggers the expansion colouring | Lower values trigger later and closer to the edge; higher values trigger earlier but are less precise. |
As a general approach, use a smaller lookback on short timeframes and a larger one on daily and weekly charts, and try an expansion threshold somewhere between 0.3 and 0.4 as a first test. Check the exact defaults in the input window after you attach the indicator, and test changes on a demo account.
Trading carries risk, and past results do not predict future ones. This indicator shows a visual interpretation of price structure and does not tell you that a move will follow. Some patterns can change or disappear while they form. Use stop-losses, size positions to an amount you can afford to lose and test on a demo account first.
If nothing appears, confirm that the chart has enough price history loaded and that indicators are allowed to run in your terminal options.
| Product type | Indicator |
|---|---|
| Platform | MetaTrader 5 (desktop) |
| Strategy focus | Trend, Momentum, Breakout, Volume |
| Delivery | Download from your account after purchase |
| License key | Not needed |
| Status | Launching soon |
| Category | Indicator (chart overlay, no automated trading) |
| Markets | Any symbol your broker offers in MT5 |
| Timeframes | M5 to W1, with settings suited to each style |
| Trade style | Swing and day trading, pattern confirmation |
| Main inputs | Lookback, minor/major display, friction line, expansion threshold |
| Repainting | Some repainting is possible while a pattern forms |
| Requirements | A working MT5 terminal and chart history for the symbol |
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No. It only draws on the chart. It marks contraction ranges, a midpoint line and coloured phases. Any entry, stop-loss or exit decision is yours, so you need your own trading plan and risk rules.
This listing is for MetaTrader 5. An MT5 indicator will not load in MT4, because the two platforms use different program formats. If you trade on MT4, look for a separate MT4 product instead.
Some repainting is possible, especially while a contraction zone or breakout is still forming, because patterns depend on bars that have not closed yet. Watch it on a demo or live chart in real time and compare that with what you see in history before you rely on it.
Begin with the default lookback of 3 and keep the minor patterns, major patterns and friction line switched on. Then adjust the lookback and expansion threshold to your timeframe. Treat any suggested values as starting points to test on a demo account, not as fixed rules.
It should run with any broker that offers MetaTrader 5, since it reads price data from the chart. Symbol names, history depth and trading hours differ between brokers, so check that your chart has enough history to build the ranges.
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