Choppiness Index [CHOP]🧠 How to Use It
CHOP > 61.8: Likely a sideways/choppy market. Consider sitting out or scalping.
CHOP < 38.2: Strong trend developing — good for trend-following or breakout trades.
Hovering around 50? It’s in a neutral zone, so be cautious.
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Choppiness IndicatorE.W. Dreiss, an Australian commodity trader, developed the Choppiness Index in 1993, drawing upon chaos theory to analyze financial markets. This technical indicator helps traders determine whether a market is trending or experiencing sideways (choppy) price action.
#Hint: The Market is considered TRENDING when the index is below 38.2 The Market is considered CHOPPY when the index is above 61.8. A move above the 38.2 Level indicates a possible end to a trend, and a move below 61.8 indicates a possible breakout from a period of consolidation.
Mobius constructed this in Thinkscript V001.03.2012, and Claude 3.7 Sonnet converted it to Pinescript V002. 03.2025
The Market is considered TRENDING when the index is below 38.2 The Market is considered CHOPPY when the index is above 61.8. A move above the 38.2 Level indicates a possible end to a trend, and a move below 61.8 indicates a potential breakout from a period of consolidation.
