ADX Cross Hull Style Indicator V1.0 MT4 — Free Trend + Momentum Entries

Tired of chasing repainting arrows or paying silly prices for “magic” indicators? Same. That’s exactly why the ADX Cross Hull Style Indicator V1.0 for MT4 deserves a spot on your chart. It blends the trend-strength logic of ADX with the smooth, fast-reacting Hull Moving Average (HMA), giving you clean entries in markets that actually move. And yeah—it’s free. No subscriptions, no upsells, no nonsense.

You don’t need some exotic setup either. If you can run MetaTrader 4 (or MT5 if you prefer), you’re good. The package is provided as an EX4 for MT4; many traders also run a compatible build on MT5 if an EX5 is supplied by the provider. Install it like any standard indicator and you’ll see momentum shifts, trend confirmation, and the pesky chop zones start making sense. The whole point is simple: catch the meat of the move—not every wiggle.

What Exactly Is the ADX Cross Hull Style?

At its core, this indicator fuses two battle-tested ideas:

  • Average Directional Index (ADX): Measures trend strength, not direction. When ADX climbs, it suggests the market’s trending. When it’s low, conditions are more range-bound or choppy.
  • Hull Moving Average (HMA): A smoothed, responsive moving average that cuts down lag. It reacts quicker than many standard MAs while keeping noise surprisingly low.

The “Cross Hull Style” label hints at how signals are generated. You’re not just eyeballing a random line; you’re waiting for alignment—for example, HMA slope + ADX rising above a threshold, with +DI/−DI behavior confirming direction. When the dots connect, entries feel way more obvious. When they don’t… well, the indicator helps you avoid overtrading.

Best use cases?

  • Intraday on M15–H1 for EURUSD, GBPUSD, USDJPY, and XAUUSD.
  • Short-term scalps on M5 (use stricter filters).
  • Swing confirmations on H4 (set it, check in later—coz life).

Why Traders Like It (a quick vibe check)

  • It’s fast but not noisy—thanks to Hull’s smoothing.
  • It respects trend strength—ADX keeps you out of dead markets.
  • It’s visual—clear slope, cross, and strength cues.
  • It’s free—which is kinda nice when you’re testing or scaling up.

Key Features

• Trend strength filter (ADX-based): Trade only when the market has juice.
• Hull MA slope logic: Faster trend reaction than classic MAs.
• Clean visual cues: Easy-to-read color/slope shifts and crosses.
• Multi-timeframe friendly: From M5 scalps to H4 swing confirms.
• Works on majors & gold: EURUSD, GBPUSD, USDJPY, XAUUSD, plus AUDUSD/USDCAD.
• Chop-avoidance bias: Low ADX? Stand down or use range tactics.
• No martingale/grid: It’s an indicator, not an EA that plays with lot sizes.
• Lightweight on MT4: Smooth performance even on modest setups.
• Customizable thresholds: Tweak ADX level (e.g., 20–25) to your volatility.
• Risk-first design: Encourages stop placement and partials over hero trades.

How the Signals Work (and how to trade them)

Bullish bias (example template):

  • ADX rises above 20–25 (trend gaining strength).
  • Hull MA turns up (slope positive) and price holds above.
  • +DI begins to dominate −DI (directional confirmation).
  • Entry idea: Wait for a minor pullback to HMA or the recent swing structure to reduce heat.
  • Stop-loss: Below the last swing low or an ATR-based buffer (e.g., 1.2× ATR).
  • Take-profit:
  1. Conservative: 1.5R–2R
  2. Trend-ride: trail below HMA or structure lows
  3. Hybrid: scale out at 1.5R, let the rest trail

Bearish bias (mirror logic):

  • ADX rising, Hull MA sloping down, −DI dominating +DI.
  • Entries on pullbacks to the HMA / structure.
  • Stops above swing highs or ATR buffer.
  • Similar TP/scale-out logic.

Pro tip: Layer a higher-timeframe ADX/Hull bias with your execution timeframe. For example, if H1 bias is bullish and you see M15 ADX pick up with HMA turning up—those confluences often produce cleaner moves.

Recommended Settings (start here, then tune)

  • ADX Period: 14 (classic), threshold 20–25.
  1. In slow markets, use 20 to avoid missing moves.
  2. In wild sessions (hello, gold), try 25–30 to filter noise.
  • Hull MA Period: 21 for intraday.
  1. Faster: 14 for scalping M5 (more signals, more noise).
  2. Slower: 34 for swing bias on H1/H4 (fewer, stronger signals).
  • ATR (optional filter): 14; entries only when ATR above your minimum volatility line.

Remember, these aren’t commandments. Markets are moody. You’ll likely nudge periods based on pair and session (London vs. NY).

Installation (MT4 & MT5)

MT4 (EX4 provided):

  1. Download the ADX Cross Hull Style Indicator file.
  2. In MT4, go to File → Open Data Folder.
  3. Navigate to MQL4 → Indicators and drop the .ex4 file in there.
  4. Close and restart MT4 (or hit Refresh in the Navigator).
  5. Attach it to your chart (Navigator → Indicators → double-click).
  6. Set periods/thresholds, hit OK, and you’re live.

MT5 (if EX5 build is included):

  1. File → Open Data Folder → MQL5 → Indicators.
  2. Place the .ex5 file, restart MT5, attach, configure.

Practical Playbook (M15/H1 intraday)

  1. Scan pairs: EURUSD, GBPUSD, USDJPY, XAUUSD.
  2. Check ADX: Only consider trades when ADX > 20–25 on the execution TF and ideally rising on the higher TF.
  3. Read HMA slope: Trade with the slope—long on up-slope with price above; short on down-slope with price below.
  4. Time entries: Use pullbacks; avoid chasing an extended candle.
  5. Risk: Fixed fractional risk (e.g., 1% per idea). Don’t add to losers.
  6. Exits: Scale partials; trail with HMA or structure. If ADX rolls over hard, consider tightening stops.

Where It Shines (and where it doesn’t)

Shines:

  • Trending sessions (London/NY overlap).
  • Gold (XAUUSD) when momentum bursts are frequent.
  • Major FX pairs with tight spreads.

Doesn’t shine:

  • Ultra-quiet Asian session (unless you love boredom).
  • News spikes: Signals can be whipsawed; better to stand aside around high-impact events.
  • Over-optimization: If you curve-fit settings to a week of data, reality will clap back.

Example Use Cases by Time Frame

  • M5: Scalpers who love frequency—use stricter ADX (25–30), quick partials.
  • M15: Intraday sweet spot—enough signals, less chop.
  • H1: Cleaner, bigger swings—great for day-swing traders.
  • H4: Macro confirmation—aligns your lower-TF entries with higher-TF bias.

Risk Notes (read this, save money)

  • Indicators assist; they don’t guarantee.
  • Always simulate first: Strategy Tester (visual mode) for signal timing.
  • Use a demo to learn the rhythm. Then go live small.
  • Never exceed risk limits—1–2% per trade is plenty.
  • If drawdown hits a preset line (say 6–8%), step back, review logs, and adjust.

Final Word

The ADX Cross Hull Style Indicator V1.0 MT4 is a no-fluff, free way to improve your trend + momentum read without drowning in signals. It won’t predict the future (nothing does), but it does help you participate when conditions are right—and chill when they’re not. Install it, test it, tune it. You’ll quickly see where it clicks with your style.

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