TL;DR: ChartPilot doesn’t chase hype — it measures it. Our momentum engine blends three time-tested indicators that professional traders rely on to catch moves before they go mainstream. Here’s how the system works behind the scenes.
1. Exponential Moving Averages (EMA 10, 55, 200)
What it shows:
EMAs smooth out price action by giving more weight to recent candles. It’s like cleaning the chart noise so the real trend becomes obvious. They react faster than simple moving averages, making them perfect for spotting early momentum shifts.
Why it matters:
When short-term EMAs cross or align with long-term ones, it’s like watching gears lock into motion — momentum is syncing across multiple timeframes.
How we use it:
ChartPilot watches specific EMA patterns to flag when trends are building or breaking. It’s the first layer of confirmation before any signal gets through.
2. Squeeze Momentum Indicator
What it shows:
The squeeze highlights periods of volatility compression — think of it like a coiled spring ready to snap. When the “squeeze” releases, momentum surges and price often explodes in one direction.
Why it matters:
Big moves start quiet. The squeeze tells us when a breakout is about to happen, and momentum tells us which way.
That’s exactly what caught the JNJ setup before its +5.5% weekly rally — compression first, expansion right after.
3. ADX (Average Directional Index)
What it shows:
ADX measures how strong a trend is — not its direction. It’s the truth detector for momentum setups.
Why it matters:
A stock can look bullish, but if trend strength is weak, the move fades fast. ADX filters out those fakeouts and confirms when a breakout actually has conviction.
Think of ADX as the confidence meter — it separates real breakouts from false noise.
4. Why Combine All Three?
Each indicator answers a different question:
- EMAs → Where’s the trend heading?
- Squeeze → When might it explode?
- ADX → Is the move real or weak?
ChartPilot’s algorithm blends them together — aligning signals across multiple timeframes to spot high-probability momentum setups.
The secret isn’t a single indicator... it’s how they interact.
5. The Bottom Line
These aren’t magic tools — they’re the same indicators pro traders use every day.
The difference is automation and precision:
- 🔁 Systematic combination — no emotion, no guessing
- ⚙️ Scans 300+ tickers — 24/7 across markets
- ⏱️ Multi-timeframe confirmation — short to long-term alignment
If you want to catch momentum before it hits the headlines —
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