Understanding the Bull Bear Power Indicator in TradingView
Ever felt like you needed a crystal ball to figure out who's really in control of the market? Well, the Bull Bear Power indicator might be the next best thing. Created by Dr. Alexander Elder, this tool gives you a front-row seat to the ultimate market showdown between buyers and sellers.
Think of it as your market referee, calling out exactly who's winning the tug-of-war. It measures how far prices stretch above or below a moving average - kind of like how Bollinger Bands work, but with its own unique approach to reading market pressure.
Here's what you get with this indicator:
- Bull Power: Shows how hard buyers are pushing prices above the average
- Bear Power: Reveals how much sellers are dragging prices below the average
When these two forces move in harmony, you get some pretty reliable clues about whether a trend has real staying power or if it's about to fizzle out.





