Built-in cTrader indicators¶

Developed by statisticians and traders over time, each indicator is tailored to serve a unique function within technical analysis. The most widely used indicators are available as built-in, cross-platform tools, accessible across all cTrader applications. This enables traders to analyse markets efficiently and make well-informed trading decisions, switching between platforms as needed.

Among the many available indicators, the most popular with traders are Exponential Moving Average (EMA), Relative Strength Index (RSI), Simple Moving Average (SMA), Moving Average Convergence/Divergence (MACD) Crossover and Bollinger Bands, which together reveal trend, measure momentum and highlight volatility.

This section provides in-depth information on how technical indicators work, along with practical guidelines for their interpretation and application in cTrader. The platform organises indicators into the following categories based on functionality:

• Trend indicators help traders identify market direction.
• Oscillators are used to assess overbought or oversold conditions.
• Volatility indicators measure price fluctuations.
• Volume indicators track trading volume and tick data.
• Other indicators encompass the tools that do not fit into the other categories.

Learn how to add indicators to charts and customise them in cTrader Mobile, Web, Windows or Mac.