i Crosshair - Real-Time Candle Metrics on Hover
This professional-grade solution for MetaTrader 5 helps traders achieve greater efficiency in their daily workflow. This technical indicator acts as a specialized analysis tool designed to visualize market data. It helps traders identify emerging trends, momentum shifts, and key support or resistance levels by plotting statistical calculations directly onto price charts.
How to Setup and Use i Crosshair - Real-Time Candle Metrics on Hover
1. Installation: Place your file in the MQL/Indicators folder via "Open Data Folder" and restart your terminal.
2. Loading: Find the indicator in the Navigator, drag it onto your chart, and configure the input parameters in the popup window.
3. Customization: Press Ctrl+I to open the indicator list, select your tool, and click "Properties" to change colors, levels, or visual styles.
4. Updating: Replace the old file in the Indicators folder with the new version and restart the platform to apply changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why is my indicator not showing? A: Verify the file is in the MQL/Indicators folder, or try right-clicking the "Indicators" tree in the Navigator and clicking "Refresh."
Q: Do custom indicators slow down the platform? A: Too many complex indicators can impact performance; remove unused ones via the "Indicator List" (Ctrl+I).
Q: Can I use MT4 indicators on MT5? A: No, MQL4 and MQL5 are distinct languages; ensure the indicator is compiled specifically for your platform version.
Description & Settings
iCrosshair - Real-Time Candle Metrics on Hover
Interactive crosshair indicator with real-time candle analytics displayed in a single-line info bar. Complete rewrite of the original (2015-2016) for MetaTrader 5.
Features
Keyboard Shortcut
- Press
'T'
to toggle tracking mode instantly
Compact Info Bar
- All analytics in a single line at the top-left corner
Analytical Metrics
- Range, Body%, UW% (Upper Wick), LW% (Lower Wick)
Universal Support
- Forex (pips), Metals, Indices, Crypto (points)
Close Time
- Full date and time of candle close
Optimized
- Smart caching, debounced rendering (20 FPS) Info Bar Format Parameters Display Options
ShowComment
(true) - Show/hide the info bar
Show_OHLC
(true) - Include O/H/L/C prices
Show_Volume
(true) - Include tick volume
Show_Ratios
(true) - Include Range, Body%, UW%, LW% Visual Settings
LineColor
(SlateGray) - Crosshair line color
LineStyle
(Dot) - Line style
LineWidth
(1) - Line thickness (1-5) Performance
InfoUpdateInterval
(50ms) - Info bar update frequency How to Use
Add indicator to any chart
Hover over any candle to see instant analytics
Press
'T'
or click lines to freeze/unfreeze
Frozen lines can be used as Support/Resistance references Technical Details
MQL5 native architecture (64-bit optimized)
Smart caching with sliding window (200 bars)
Debounced rendering at 20 FPS - reduces CPU by ~80%
Comprehensive bounds checking and error handling Author
