Momentum
ADX / DMI
Trend strength and direction (Wilder) in its own panel.
Real example in the platform
ADX / DMI on the NQ, 1-minute candles built from real ticks (October 16, 2026, Rithmic feed) — a screenshot of the platform itself, factory settings.
What it does
- +DI and −DI show direction; ADX measures trend STRENGTH (direction-agnostic).
- ADX above ~25 = strong trend; below = range.
Options
- Period, trend level, ADX/+DI/−DI colors.
Settings
Everything you can change in the indicator's settings dialog, in the same order as in the platform:
- Period
- Trend strength level
- Pane height (px)
- Background blur
- Colors
- ADX color
- +DI
- −DI
- Calculation source (another candle type/timeframe)
How to add it in EliteXCharts
- Open a chart and click the Indicators icon in the chart header.
- Pick the Momentum category and choose ADX / DMI.
- Click Add. Double-click the indicator (or use its gear) to open the settings.
- Or ask the AI Assistant: "add the ADX / DMI".
Frequently asked questions
What does the ADX / DMI indicator do?
Trend strength and direction (Wilder) in its own panel. +DI and −DI show direction; ADX measures trend STRENGTH (direction-agnostic). ADX above ~25 = strong trend; below = range.
How do you read the ADX / DMI?
Period, trend level, ADX/+DI/−DI colors.
How do I add the ADX / DMI to a chart in EliteXCharts?
Open a chart and click the Indicators icon in the chart header. Pick the Momentum category and choose ADX / DMI. Click Add. Double-click the indicator (or use its gear) to open the settings. Or ask the AI Assistant: "add the ADX / DMI".
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