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HMA Concavity Pro
Detect trend acceleration before the crossover.
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Hypothetical example for illustration only. Not a trade recommendation. Past signals do not guarantee future results.
Overview
What It Does
Applies concavity analysis to the Hull Moving Average to detect when a trend is accelerating or decelerating — before traditional crossover signals fire. While most moving average indicators tell you the trend after it's established, HMA Concavity identifies the inflection point where momentum shifts. Think of it as the 'second derivative' of trend — not just direction, but the rate of change of direction. Built for traders who want early warning of trend transitions.
Capabilities
Key Features
Concavity Detection
Analyzes the curvature of the Hull MA — concavity up = trend accelerating, concavity down = trend decelerating. Catches momentum shifts before crossovers confirm them.
Hull Moving Average Foundation
Built on the HMA, which is already significantly less laggy than SMA or EMA. Adding concavity analysis on top makes it even more responsive to changing conditions.
Trend Acceleration / Deceleration Signals
Visual signals when concavity flips — identifies the exact bar where trend momentum shifts character. Earlier warning than waiting for a full crossover.
Lag-Free Trend Identification
The combination of HMA's reduced lag + concavity analysis gives you trend information that arrives bars earlier than traditional moving average indicators.
Process
How It Works
Add to your chart
The HMA line appears color-coded by concavity state — one color when the trend is accelerating, another when it's decelerating.
Watch for concavity flips
The moment the HMA curve changes from accelerating to decelerating (or vice versa), a flip signal marks the bar. This is your early warning.
Use as early entry or exit warning
A flip toward deceleration while you're in a trade is a signal to tighten stops or take partial profits. A flip toward acceleration may signal entry opportunity.
Pair with structure and flow
Use alongside Institutional Edge for structural context. The combination of early trend warning + a key level = higher-quality setup.
Workflow
Works With
Pairs well with these other TDL indicators.
Institutional Edge Algo v8.5
Edge shows the level — HMA Concavity confirms whether momentum supports the breakout.
Adaptive Weighted Algo
Dual trend confirmation: HMA concavity + ensemble consensus.
Wave Oscillator Confluence Pro
Momentum timing (Wave) + trend acceleration (HMA) = precise entries.
Delta Flow Pro
Volume flow + trend acceleration = strong directional conviction.
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Not financial advice. Educational purposes only. This indicator generates signals based on historical data and mathematical calculations. Results shown are hypothetical and for illustration purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Trading involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for every investor. All trading decisions are your own responsibility.