ATR indicator

Why ATR Doesn’t Predict Direction (And Why That’s a Good Thing)

ATR doesn’t tell you where price is going. It tells you how much it moves. In this guide, we explain why ATR’s lack of direction is its biggest strength and how you can use it to trade smarter.

A 15-minute candlestick chart of USD/JPY showing three highlighted sessions with rising and falling price trends.

ATR indicator

What Is ATR in Forex? The Easiest Way to Measure Market Volatility

ATR stands for Average True Range, and it’s one of the best tools for measuring how much a currency pair moves. In this article, you’ll learn what ATR is, how it works in forex, and how traders use it to manage risk, avoid tight stop-losses, and read market conditions better.