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# Super Trend

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​Super Trend is a useful technical analysis algorithm for identifying the possible trend direction and possible trading position. It works with the help of volatility in price movement.&#x20;

Two parameters, period and multiplier, are used when calculating this technical analysis algorithm. Usually the period value is 10 and the multiplier value is 3. Super Trend; It is found by subtracting the result obtained by multiplying the 10-period ATR (**Average True Range**) value by 3 from the average of the highest and lowest price in the period. (ATR is a volatility indicator that is calculated based on candle lengths and the previous close.)

> Super Trend **=** H&#x4C;**/**&#x32; **-** 3 **x** ATR(10)

The Coinlegs software developed this signal with the help of the "SuperTrend" indicator created by Kıvanç Özbilgiç in the Tradingview system.

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If the green Super Trend line is below the price action, it is considered a **buy signal** for traders. In other words, it is thought that the prices will increase when the green "Buy" is seen and investors take positions accordingly.&#x20;

If the red Super Trend line is above the price action, it is considered a **sell signal** for traders. In other words, it is thought that the prices will decrease by seeing the red "Sell" and investors take positions accordingly.
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In order to easily obtain Super Trend detections, you can create [<mark style="color:blue;">Alerts</mark> ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yS1Cv6PYm0\&t=42s)or [<mark style="color:blue;">Custom Signals</mark>](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sz_pwdSpZeg\&t=27s) through the Coinlegs system, and start autotrading bots on [<mark style="color:blue;">LegsBot</mark> ](https://www.legsbot.com)by using the alerts you create.
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