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The Horizontal Detector indicator is a tool in the technical analysis MetaTrader 5 platform designed to identify non-trending areas. The tool draws a navy blue box to show the price equilibrium range and determine market conditions.

This MetaTrader 5 indicator uses an internal algorithm to analyze price movements to determine whether the market is in a neutral phase or is forming a new trend.

Side Detector Indicator Specification Sheet

The following table shows the functions of the transverse detector indicator.

Indicator Overview

The Sideways Detection indicator identifies trendless price ranges by drawing a navy blue box. This area is a critical level for managing trades, closing positions, or quick scalper entry opportunities.

Uptrend Conditions

The image below shows the Dow Jones (DJI) price chart on the 4-hour time frame. Trendless candles within the price range indicate market indecision.

If price breaks out of the navy blue zone, it indicates strong buyer activity and signals an exit from the range-bound cycle. Therefore, many traders view this breakout as a buy entry signal.

downtrend conditions

The Nikkei Stock Index (NIKKEI) price chart is displayed on a 15-minute time frame. The Horizontal Detector indicator highlights trending areas in navy blue for easy identification of range markets.

If the candle stabilizes below this level, it confirms the price's exit from the range phase and increases the likelihood of a new downward move.

Indicator Settings

The image below shows the adjustable parameters of the Side Detector Indicator settings panel :

• Average weight coefficient: weighted average coefficient
• Min Width: minimum range width
• Tolerance: Tolerance or sensitivity level
• Zone Color: Zone color
• Show Last N Zones: Show the last N zones
• Lookback: Check the number of candles

Conclusion

The Sideways Detection indicator automatically detects neutral or non-trending market conditions (sideways markets). This MetaTrader 5 trading assistant helps identify range areas, preventing traders from entering volatile and trendless markets.