Momentum
ROC / Momentum
Rate of change (ROC %) or Momentum (points) in its own panel.
Real example in the platform
ROC / Momentum 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
- Compares the current close with the close N bars ago.
- Above 0 = upside acceleration; below = downside.
Options
- Period, ROC(%) or Momentum(points) mode, color.
Settings
Everything you can change in the indicator's settings dialog, in the same order as in the platform:
- Mode
- ROC
- Momentum
- Period
- Color
- Pane height (px)
- Background blur
- Paint candles
- 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 ROC / Momentum.
- Click Add. Double-click the indicator (or use its gear) to open the settings.
- Or ask the AI Assistant: "add the ROC / Momentum".
Frequently asked questions
What does the ROC / Momentum indicator do?
Rate of change (ROC %) or Momentum (points) in its own panel. Compares the current close with the close N bars ago. Above 0 = upside acceleration; below = downside.
How do you read the ROC / Momentum?
Period, ROC(%) or Momentum(points) mode, color.
How do I add the ROC / Momentum to a chart in EliteXCharts?
Open a chart and click the Indicators icon in the chart header. Pick the Momentum category and choose ROC / Momentum. Click Add. Double-click the indicator (or use its gear) to open the settings. Or ask the AI Assistant: "add the ROC / Momentum".
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