Vortex Indicator

Vortex Indicator (VI) – FX Replay Guide

The Vortex Indicator in FX Replay helps confirm trend shifts by comparing positive and negative directional momentum via:

• VI+ (bullish strength)
• VI- (bearish strength) This makes it great for spotting early reversals, validating breakouts, or tracking ongoing trends during playback.

How to Use It in FX Replay

➕ Add the Indicator:

• Open the Indicators panel.
• Search for “Vortex Indicator” or “VI.”
• Apply it (default period = 14) or customize for your strategy.

Core Reading Strategy:

• VI+ > VI- → Bullish bias → prioritize long entries
• VI- > VI+ → Bearish bias → consider shorts
• Widening spread → strong trend confirmation
• Narrowing spread → watch for consolidation or reversal

Signal Triggers

• Buy Signal: VI+ crosses above VI- → confirm with structure break, VWAP reclaim, or volume spike
• Sell Signal: VI- crosses above VI+ → confirm with liquidity sweep, session rejection, or bearish FVG

Pairing with FX Replay Tools

Combine VI with:

• SMMA or Supertrend → for directional confluence
• VWAP → for intraday price context
• Silver Bullet Windows → for timing precision
• Volume spikes → to validate momentum shifts Use VI in backtesting checklists like: “Did VI+ cross above VI- at NY open with RSI > 50 and price reclaiming key level?”

Backtesting & Journaling Ideas

Log and study setups where:

• VI cross confirms your existing bias
• VI triggers a reversal trade after liquidity grab
• VI signals fail → analyze divergence or news impact

Pro Tip:

In FX Replay, VI is most effective as a trend validator and trade filter:

Use when:

• Price breaks structure → VI confirms new trend

• You need to filter fakeouts

• You want to stay in a trade as long as VI spread holds Exit early if:

• VI+ and VI- converge

• Trend stalls near key session levels