FTB-C000400 / Algorithm

Supertrend Direction Flip

Supertrend Direction Flip occurs when the current close strictly crosses the opposite final Supertrend band and the active direction changes.

Also known asSupertrend reversal

Definitions

In plain terms

Equality with the band retains the prior state under the declared strict-crossing convention.

Technical

The state machine freezes initial direction, active-band identity, comparison strictness, current close timing, final-band update order, and published line.

Scope

A direction flip is an indicator transition and not proof of a durable market reversal.

Examples

  • A governed lesson calculates or identifies Supertrend Direction Flip only after its parameters, state, timing, and edge cases are declared.

Common misconceptions

  • A direction flip is an indicator transition and not proof of a durable market reversal.

Concept relationships

Where this concept is used

Evidence and governance

  1. Supertrend TradingView · official platform documentation

    Supports: preferred label, short definition, technical definition

    Limits: ATR smoothing, initialization, equality rules, and sign conventions can vary by platform.

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fintech-builder-batch-007
Last reviewed
2026-07-27
Next review
2027-07-27
Record status
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