MOMO Detector

 

NinjaTrader 8
Custom

Momentum Indicator

MOMO Detector

  • Purpose: Displays the price action in a subgraph that visually displays relative overbought and oversold conditions.
  • Description:
    • Plots relative strength and momentum as the market value ebbs and flows. 
    • Plots the price action strength above and below a midpoint value.
    • Signals reversals through crossovers, strength readings +/- and divergence.
    • Simple to grasp Histogram with Gradient Coloring.
    • User friendly, presets can easily be overwritten on the front end
    • Gives added context to the chart being studied.
  • NinjaTrader Use:
    • Displayed as a Gradient Histogram and custom moving average signals in a subgraph. Values can be custom fit by the user. 
    • Customizable parameters according to User’s preferred style (Position, Swing, or Day Trading). 
  • Practical Example:
    • On an ES chart for  the beginning of October 2025, we see another All time high being established.
    • Selected NT8 tools are added to the chart to provide valuable insights in the main panel.
    • In a NinjaTrader subgraph, the chart displays our MOMO Detector, showing the concept of divergence.
    • Price action throughout the week ebb and flow above and below the center line (CL) on the MOMO Detector.