What are the best Supertrend settings?

Default (10, 3) works for most. Lower timeframes may benefit from (7, 2), higher timeframes from (14, 4).

Key Takeaways

Difficulty:Beginner

Reliability:High

Category:trend

Timeframes:15M, 1H, 4H

Supertrend

trend📊 15M, 1H, 4H, Daily

Trend-following indicator based on ATR that plots above or below price to show trend direction.

Formula

Code

Upper Band = (High + Low) / 2 + (Multiplier × ATR)

Lower Band = (High + Low) / 2 - (Multiplier × ATR)

Detailed Explanation

Supertrend is a popular trend-following indicator that uses ATR for volatility-based trailing stops.

How It Works:
- Calculates bands based on ATR
- Flips direction when price crosses the band
- Provides clear visual trend indication

Trading Setup Example

Entry, stop loss, and take profit levels.

📈 Buy Setup

📉 Sell Setup

Always wait for signal confirmation before entering a trade.

Where This Indicator Works Best

Trend context and market position.

📈 Bullish Context

📉 Bearish Context

Works best in strongly trending markets.

Live Chart — Supertrend

See Supertrend in action on a live chart. Try changing the settings and timeframe.

Supertrend is a manual drawing tool or chart type and cannot be auto-overlaid as a study.

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Parameters

Period

Default: 10

ATR period

Multiplier

Default: 3

ATR multiplier

📈 Bullish Signals

Supertrend flips from above to below price (red to green)

📉 Bearish Signals

Supertrend flips from below to above price (green to red)

Python Implementation

Supertrend calculation

Python

import pandas_ta as ta

st = ta.supertrend(df['high'], df['low'], df['close'], length=10, multiplier=3)

df['Supertrend'] = st['SUPERT_10_3.0']

df['Supertrend_Direction'] = st['SUPERTd_10_3.0']

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JavaScript

//@version=5

indicator("Supertrend", overlay=true)

[supertrend, direction] = ta.supertrend(3, 10)

plot(supertrend, "Supertrend", color=direction < 0 ? color.green : color.red)

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MT5 MQL5 Code

C++

// Custom Supertrend implementation needed

// Or use iCustom with Supertrend indicator

Python Libraries

pandas-ta

Technical analysis

pip install pandas-ta

Common Mistakes

✗Using in ranging markets

✗Not adjusting parameters for different timeframes

Confirmation Signals

Volume

RSI

ADX

Best For

Trend identificationEntry signalsTrailing stops

💡 Pro Tips

•Works well in trending markets
•Combine with other indicators to filter false signals
•Default settings (10, 3) work well for most instruments

Last updated: February 8, 2026

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