MOST – Moving Stop Loss Indicator for MT5
MOST (Moving Stop Loss) is a professional trend-following and signal-generating indicator for MetaTrader 5. It is based on the original concept developed by economist Anıl Özekşi and adapted for MT5 with extended functionality and multiple moving average options.
MOST is designed to act as a dynamic trailing stop while also providing clear BUY and SELL signals, making it suitable for both discretionary traders and systematic strategies.
Core Concept
Unlike classic trailing stop indicators that rely directly on price bars, MOST calculates its stop levels using a percentage-based distance from a moving average.
This approach smooths sudden price fluctuations and reduces false signals caused by short-term volatility.
Key differences compared to traditional trailing stops:
Uses a moving average instead of raw price
Stop distance is defined as a percentage of the moving average
Generates two-directional signals (BUY and SELL), not just trend bias
Trading Logic
BUY Signal
Triggered when the Exponential Moving Value (ExMov) crosses above the MOST lineSELL Signal
Triggered when ExMov crosses below the MOST lineTrend Conditions
Long condition: ExMov remains above MOST
Short condition: ExMov remains below MOST
This structure allows traders to identify both trend direction and entry timing using a single indicator.
Moving Average Flexibility
MOST supports multiple moving average types, allowing adaptation to different market conditions, including sideways and trending markets.
The original developer recommends Variable Moving Average (VAR / VIDYA) for ranging markets.
Available options:
SMA – Simple Moving Average
EMA – Exponential Moving Average
WMA – Weighted Moving Average
TMA – Triangular Moving Average
VAR – Variable Index Dynamic Average (VIDYA)
WWMA – Welles Wilder Moving Average
ZLEMA – Zero Lag Exponential Moving Average
TSF – Time Series Forecast
HULL – Hull Moving Average
Key Features
Dynamic moving stop loss based on EMA percentage
Clear BUY and SELL arrow signals
Adjustable EMA length and stop percentage
Multiple moving average calculation methods
Suitable for trend following and breakout confirmation
Optional alerts and push notifications
Built-in visual clarity for fast decision-making
Backtesting panel for historical performance analysis
Practical Usage
MOST can be used as:
A standalone trend and signal indicator
A confirmation tool for Expert Advisors
A trailing stop reference for manual trade management
A filter to avoid false entries in volatile markets
It works on all symbols and timeframes supported by MetaTrader 5.
Notes
This indicator is provided for educational and analytical purposes only.
No trading system can guarantee profit








