Tick-based indicators

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Almost all indicators can be calculated on ticks (instead of bars).

Advantages – using Bid/Ask/Mid prices separately for calculations, faster signals.

The first thing that comes to mind is MACD, it will be like speed and acceleration. Next – oscillators. And levels like donchian / fibo.

Put this idea here so I don't forget, not sure if I can implement it now.
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I think it depends on the strategy.

For me, the smallest unit would be 1-minute bar, regardless of the indicator timeframe. This would also work well for long-term backtests with 1-minute OHLC.

Another idea at this point: Indicator: today we have the current+last candle to choose from. Sometimes pre-last candles produce better results.

You can use custom bar with a Custom indy.

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leo

I think it depends on the strategy.

For me, the smallest unit would be 1-minute bar, regardless of the indicator timeframe. This would also work well for long-term backtests with 1-minute OHLC.

Another idea at this point: Indicator: today we have the current+last candle to choose from. Sometimes pre-last candles produce better results.