How to use the ATR indicator and ride BIG trends
- Decide on the ATR multiple you'll use (whether it's 3, 4, 5 and etc.)
- If you're long, then minus X ATR from the highs and that's your trailing stop loss.
- If you're short, then add X ATR from the lows and that's your trailing stop loss.
High ATR values usually result from a sharp advance or decline and are unlikely to be sustained for extended periods. A low ATR value indicates a series of periods with small ranges (quiet days). These low ATR values are found during extended sideways price action, thus the lower volatility.