Introduction

In the world of algorithmic trading, knowing the trend direction is never enough. The real question is: "How strong is the momentum?" For years, I have kept a secret tool in my personal trading arsenal—an indicator I developed in late 2023 and have continuously refined until its latest update on March 31, 2026. Today, I am officially introducing StochDegree.mq5 to the Forex Home Expert community.

Introduction

In algorithmic trading, the biggest challenge isn't finding trends, but measuring their intensity. Many indicators are lagging or even repainting. Today, I'm introducing LRDegrees_MCEA, a Multi-Currency Expert Advisor (EA) built on a solid statistical foundation: Linear Regression Degrees (LRDegrees Indicator for MT5), an indicator I have shared with the global trading community on the MQL5 CodeBase since 2017.

1. Introduction

In the world of technical analysis, the ZigZag indicator is legendary for its ability to filter market noise and highlight the true structure of the market—its peaks and troughs. However, every veteran trader knows its greatest weakness: it repaints. A confirmed low today can disappear tomorrow if the price continues to drop.

To solve this, I developed ZigZag Reverses, an indicator that doesn't just track price; it measures Momentum Energy based on the laws of physics.