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Updated: April 23, 2026

SuperTrend for TradingView — a simple trend indicator used by millions of traders

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SuperTrend for TradingView — a simple trend indicator used by millions of traders
Vladislav Konovalov
Written byVladislav Konovalov
Christine Richards
Reviewed byChristine Richards
Victor Jacobson
Fact Checked byVictor Jacobson

There are thousands of indicators on the market, but only a few survive through the years and continue to be actively used by traders.
SuperTrend is one of those tools.

This indicator is considered one of the simplest and at the same time most effective ways to determine a trend. It is used by both beginner traders and professionals because it:

  • quickly shows the market direction

  • helps filter out noise

  • provides clear entry signals

  • works especially well in trending markets

In this article, we will cover:

  • what SuperTrend is

  • why it became so popular

  • how its logic works

  • which settings are better to use

  • how to add the indicator to TradingView

  • how to reduce trading costs using the Globe Gain rebate service

What is the SuperTrend indicator

SuperTrend is a trend indicator based on ATR (Average True Range).

The main task of the indicator is to show the current market direction and the moment of a possible reversal.

Visually, SuperTrend looks like a line above or below the price:

  • line below the price — uptrend

  • line above the price — downtrend

When the price crosses the indicator line, a trend change occurs.

At that moment, the indicator may show signals:

  • Buy — buy signal

  • Sell — sell signal

Because of this simplicity, SuperTrend is often used even in fully automated trading systems.

There are several reasons why this indicator is among the most widely used tools on TradingView.

1. Simple logic

Unlike many indicators, SuperTrend does not overload the chart.

It shows only the essentials:

  • market direction

  • the moment of trend change

For a beginner, this is a huge advantage.

2. Based on ATR

The indicator uses ATR — Average True Range, which measures market volatility.

This means that the indicator line adapts to the market.

When volatility grows, the distance increases.
When the market is calm, the indicator moves closer to the price.

This makes it more flexible than regular moving averages.

3. Versatility

SuperTrend works in almost any market:

  • Forex

  • cryptocurrencies

  • stocks

  • indices

  • commodities

It can be used on different timeframes:

  • scalping

  • intraday trading

  • swing trading

  • long-term positions

How to use SuperTrend in trading

There are several popular ways to use this indicator.

1. Determining the trend

The simplest way to use it.

Rule:

  • price above the line → look for buys

  • price below the line → look for sells

This allows you to trade in the direction of the market, which reduces the number of wrong trades.

2. Trend change signals

When the indicator changes color and a new signal appears:

  • Buy — possible beginning of growth

  • Sell — possible beginning of a decline

Such moments often coincide with the beginning of impulsive moves.

3. Trailing stop

Many professional traders use SuperTrend not for entry, but for managing an open position.

The indicator line can act as a dynamic stop-loss.

For example:

  • in buy trades, the stop is placed below the line

  • in sell trades — above the line

This way, you can hold trend movements longer.

How to add SuperTrend to TradingView

If you want to test this indicator on your chart, it can be added to TradingView in just a few seconds.

👉 Add the indicator to TradingView: Open SuperTrend

After opening it, click the Add to Favorite Indicators button, and the indicator will appear in your list.

How to reduce trading costs (few people know this)

Most traders pay their broker:

  • commissions

  • spreads

  • swaps

But few people know that part of these expenses can be refunded.

With the help of the rebate service Globe Gain, traders receive part of the commission back for every trade.

In practice, it works like this:

  • you trade as usual

  • the broker pays part of the commission to the service

  • the service returns part of the money to you

This works with dozens of popular brokers.

Example

A trader uses an active strategy.

Deposit: 2000$

Over several months, they may pay hundreds of dollars in commissions.

But with Globe Gain, part of these funds is returned.

In real practice, traders sometimes receive hundreds of dollars in rebates, simply by continuing to trade their strategy.

Why traders use Globe Gain

Service benefits:

  • refund of part of commissions and spreads

  • support for popular brokers

  • free registration

  • rebate payouts

If you trade actively, especially:

  • scalping

  • algorithmic strategies

  • robots

  • frequent intraday trades

then rebates can significantly reduce your trading costs.

🔗 Register with GlobeGain and start receiving rebates

Summary

SuperTrend is one of the most popular trend indicators on TradingView.

It is valued for:

  • simplicity

  • clear signals

  • adaptation to market volatility

  • versatility for different markets

It is great for:

  • beginners — to understand the trend

  • experienced traders — to filter signals and manage positions

And if you actively use such tools and make many trades, it makes sense to additionally connect the rebate service Globe Gain to recover part of your trading costs.