McDonald's Pattern
Feb 3, 2022
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TradingView users, we heard you! This innovative script is designed to utilize a cubic Bezier curve by connecting tops and bottoms in a way that mimics the famous McDonald's pattern, a well-loved meme pattern within the crypto trading community. Known for its distinctive 'M' shape, resembling the famous McDonald's logo, this pattern is characterized by a deep retracement, generally exceeding 50%. While this indicator is geared towards entertainment rather than serious analysis, it captures the spirit of trading humor well.
Although this indicator is rooted in fun, it's important to remember that it isn't intended for making real-time trades or serious market predictions. Instead, it provides a lighthearted way to visualize patterns, making your trading experience more enjoyable. If you're in search of more robust and analytical tools, be sure to explore our other open-source scripts designed for professional trading analysis.
How to Trade the McDonald's Pattern Indicator?
The script employs Bezier curves connected through selected tops and bottoms as control points. The beauty of this pattern lies in the relative closeness of tops and bottoms values, making the desired pattern easily recognizable when these points are nearby.
To assist traders, a 'score' is displayed at the top right of your chart. This score indicates the similarity of the plotted pattern to the iconic McDonald's logo. In a typical McDonald's pattern, you will notice a red background, while an inverted pattern will be highlighted with a green background.
Settings
- Length: This setting adjusts the sensitivity for detecting tops and bottoms. Unlike methods that utilize pivot points, this script relies on rolling maximums and minimums to maintain fluidity in pattern recognition.
- Use First Bar As Vertex: This option allows the pattern to start from the price and bar index of the last bar, setting it as the vertex for the Bezier curves.
FAQs
What is the McDonald's Pattern Indicator? The McDonald's Pattern Indicator is a humorous tool designed to match trading data to the McDonald's logo pattern for entertainment purposes, not serious trading.
How can I interpret the scores displayed? The score at the top right corner indicates how closely your current chart pattern resembles the McDonald's logo, providing a fun way to engage with your trading data.
Can I use this for real trading analysis? This indicator is purely for entertainment and should not be relied upon for real trading strategies. It's perfect for traders looking to add some humor to their charts while using serious analysis tools in conjunction.
How to access the McDonald's Pattern Indicator? You can get access on the LuxAlgo Library for charting platforms like TradingView, MetaTrader (MT4/MT5), and NinjaTrader for free.
This lighthearted tool offers traders a chance to blend entertainment with trading analysis, adding a splash of levity to the often intense world of crypto trading. Explore its capabilities while enjoying the fun side of pattern trading.
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