ATR for Aggregated Bars (2 Bars)

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Range Bar ATR Indicator: Detailed Description and Usage Guide

This script is a custom indicator designed specifically for Range Bar charts, tailored to help traders understand and navigate market conditions by utilizing the Average True Range (ATR) concept. The indicator adapts the traditional ATR to work effectively with Range Bar charts, where bars have a fixed range rather than being time-based.

How It Works
1. ATR Calculation on Range Bars:
- Unlike time-based charts, Range Bar charts focus on price movement within a fixed range.
- The indicator calculates ATR by pairing consecutive bars, treating every two bars as a single unit. This pairing ensures that the ATR reflects price movement effectively on Range Bar charts.

2. Short and Long Period ATR Values:
- The script displays two ATR values:
- A short-period ATR, calculated over a smaller number of paired bars.
- A long-period ATR, calculated over a larger number of paired bars.
- These values provide a dynamic view of both recent and longer-term market volatility.

Why Use This Indicator?
The primary goal is to provide a meaningful adaptation of the ATR indicator for Range Bar charts, allowing traders to make informed decisions similar to using ATR on traditional time-based charts.

Key Applications

1. Determine a Better Custom Range:
   - Analyze the ATR values to choose an optimal range size for Range Bar charts, ensuring better alignment with market conditions.
   
   
2. Assess Market Volatility:
   - Rising volatility: When the short-period ATR value is higher than the long-period value, it signals increasing volatility.
   - Decreasing volatility: When the short-period ATR value is lower, it indicates declining volatility.
   
   
3. Risk and Stop Loss Management:
   - Use the higher ATR value (e.g., the long-period ATR) to calculate minimum stop loss levels. Multiply the ATR by 1.5 or 2 to set a safe buffer against market fluctuations.
   

How to Use It
1. Add the script to a Range Bar chart.
2. Configure the short and long ATR periods to suit your trading style and preferences.
3. Observe the displayed ATR values:
- Use these values to analyze market conditions and adapt your strategy accordingly.
4. Apply insights from the ATR values for:
- Determining custom Range Bar settings.
- Evaluating volatility trends.
- Setting effective risk parameters like stop loss levels.

Benefits
- Provides a tailored ATR tool for Range Bar charts, addressing the unique challenges of fixed-range trading.
- Offers both short-term and long-term perspectives on volatility.
- Enhances decision-making for range settings, volatility analysis, and risk management.

This indicator bridges the gap between traditional ATR indicators and the specific needs of Range Bar chart users, making it a versatile tool for traders.

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Update: Added option to change text color.