Free Risk-Management Indicator

ATR Adaptive Position Sizer indicator (APS for short) is the fast, error-proof way to calculate position size in real time from your account equity, fixed risk %, current ATR and pip value. Consequently, you never reach for a calculator again—APS prints the exact number of lots / coins, shows the leverage you will use and highlights any risk overruns the very next bar.

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Why this Indicator is Matters

Feature	Practical Benefit
ATR-based sizing	Position size adapts to actual market volatility, so stops are neither too tight nor too loose.
Fixed dollar risk	Enter Equity and Risk % once; the script keeps your risk capital constant on every trade.
Leverage & risk alerts	Cells turn orange or red and pop-up alerts fire whenever leverage or position risk breaches your limits.
Pro analytics panel	A modern colour-coded table displays ATR, stop distance, position value, leverage and more in one place.
Works on forex & crypto	APS auto-detects Crypto symbols and switches the default pip / tick value to 1.0.
100 % free	Pine v6 code

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How the ATR Adaptive Position Sizer Works—Step by Step

1. First, ATR with your chosen length (default 14) is calculated.
2. Next, Stop-Loss distance = ATR × Multiplier (e.g. 1.5).
3. After that, Risk $ = Equity × (Risk % ÷ 100).
4. Position size = Risk $ ÷ (Stop distance × Pip Value) and is displayed as “lots” or “coins.”
5. Meanwhile, leverage used and total position-to-equity % update on every bar; if either metric exceeds its threshold, the table cell turns red and an alert is sent.

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Quick Start with the ATR Adaptive Position Sizer Indicator

1. In TradingView, open Indicators → search “ATR Adaptive Position Sizer” → add to chart.
2. Choose a 1 H or 4 H timeframe for smoother ATR readings.
3. Inside the settings, enter:
   • Account Equity ($)
   • Risk % per Trade
   • Max Allowed Leverage
4. Instantly, the analytics panel appears in the chart corner and shows your exact position size.
5. Finally, enable alerts so TradingView notifies you when leverage or risk approaches the limit.

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Trading Ideas Powered by the ATR Adaptive Position Sizer

• Crypto scalping – Because ATR captures intraday volatility, position size automatically shrinks during wild moves.
• Forex swing trading – Fixed dollar risk keeps your equity curve smooth even across high-impact news events.
• Algorithmic portfolios – Pipe APS outputs into Pine strategies or external bots to enforce uniform risk across dozens of pairs.

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FAQ

Is the indicator really free?
Yes. APS is 100 % free and open-source on TradingView.

Can I change colours or thresholds?
Absolutely. Open the Pine script and tweak any palette value or input default.

Why use ATR instead of a fixed pip stop?
Because ATR tracks live volatility, ensuring your stop-loss and position size match current market conditions.

How is pip value handled for crypto pairs?
The script automatically sets Pip Value to 1 for Crypto symbols, but you can override it manually.