Supertrend with fast settings (period 5, multiplier 2) flips direction on smaller moves, making it suitable for scalp entries. Trade each Supertrend flip with tight stops for quick momentum trades.
Indicators Used
SupertrendVWAP
Rules
๐ Long on Bullish Flip
- Supertrend(5, 2) flips from bearish to bullish (line moves below price)
- Price must also be above VWAP (intraday bias confirmation)
- Enter long on close of flip candle
- Stop: below Supertrend line (dynamic)
- Target: 1.5ร distance from entry to stop
- Exit on Supertrend flip back bearish regardless of R
๐ Short on Bearish Flip
- Supertrend flips bullish โ bearish
- Price below VWAP
- Enter short on flip candle close, stop above Supertrend line
- Target: 1.5ร risk, exit on bullish flip
โ๏ธ Configuration
- // Supertrend Scalp Config
- Supertrend period: 5 (fast)
- Supertrend multiplier: 2 (tight)
- VWAP alignment: required
- Exit: trend flip OR 1.5R target
5, 2
Settings
VWAP
Filter
๐ก Pro Tip
Supertrend flips are lagging signals. By design, they enter AFTER a move has started. The trade-off is high trend-catching probability but worse entry prices. Combine with VWAP for session-bias filter to avoid flipping into every minor noise swing.