Key Takeaways
Difficulty:Intermediate
Reliability:High
Category:advanced
Timeframes:Any (time-independent)
Renko Charts
advancedš Any (time-independent)
Price chart type that filters noise by showing bricks only when price moves a set amount.
Formula
Code
New brick forms when price moves by brick size
Time is ignored - only price movement matters
Detailed Explanation
Renko charts remove time from the equation and only plot when price moves a predetermined amount.
**Key Features:** - Time-independent - Filters out noise - Clear trend visualization - Brick size determines sensitivity
**Brick Size Selection:** - Fixed value - ATR-based (adaptive)
Parameters
Brick Size
Default: ATR
Size of each brick
š Bullish Signals
Green brick after series of red bricks
š Bearish Signals
Red brick after series of green bricks
Python Implementation
Renko chart plotting with mplfinance
Python
# Renko requires specialized charting
# Libraries like mplfinance support Renko
import mplfinance as mpf
# Plot Renko chart
mpf.plot(df, type='renko', renko_params=dict(brick_size='atr', atr_length=14))
TradingView Pine Script
JavaScript
// TradingView has built-in Renko chart type
// Select Renko from chart type menu
// Configure brick size in chart settings
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MT5 MQL5 Code
C++
// MT5 has built-in Renko charts in custom symbols
// Or use Renko indicator overlay
Python Libraries
Common Mistakes
āUsing too small brick size (noise)
āNot adjusting for volatility changes
Confirmation Signals
Volume
Traditional indicators
Multiple timeframes
Best For
Trend identificationNoise filteringSupport/resistance levels
š” Pro Tips
- ā¢Filters out market noise
- ā¢Clear trend visualization
- ā¢Brick size should match volatility
Last updated: December 29, 2024
Educational Disclaimer
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