Mintara F.Z.E — cTrader Plugin

Multi Time Frame
Trends Heatmap

A real-time market scanner that evaluates trend direction across two user-selected timeframes simultaneously — giving you an at-a-glance actionable signal for every instrument in your watchlist.

cTrader Plugin Multi-Timeframe Real-Time All Instruments Dark & Light Mode Scrollable Watchlist
01 — Overview

What It Does

The MTF Trends Heatmap plugin monitors multiple instruments simultaneously and assesses trend conditions on two timeframes of your choice. The Left TF is your Higher Timeframe (HTF) and the Right TF is your Lower Timeframe (LTF). The plugin compares both and produces a Signal in the final column.

Rather than switching charts manually, you get a consolidated view of up to any number of instruments — colour-coded, live-updating, scrollable — all in a single resizable panel inside cTrader.

Key principle: The Left TF (HTF) sets the directional bias. The Right TF (LTF) confirms or contradicts it. The Signal column tells you what to look for — you decide when to act.
02 — Interface Guide

Reading the Panel

The plugin window is divided into four functional zones. Each zone plays a specific role in your analysis workflow.

MTF TRENDS HEATMAP — ANNOTATED INTERFACE
MTF TRENDS HEATMAP ☀ Light LEFT TF Hour4 → RIGHT TF Hour symbol... + ADD PAIR SYMBOL LEFT RIGHT SIGNAL BTCUSD UpTrend NoTrend Wait × GBPUSD NoTrend NoTrend No Trade × XAUUSD DownTrend NoTrend Buy on Support × AUDUSD NoTrend UpTrend Sell on Resist. × USDCAD UpTrend UpTrend Buy × CADJPY USDJPY ↕ scroll for more pairs ① TF SELECTORS Left = HTF Right = LTF Arrow shows flow direction ② ADD PAIR Type symbol + click button ③ LEFT COLUMN HTF bias — primary filter Sets the trade direction ④ RIGHT COLUMN LTF confirmation — entry timing & context ⑤ SIGNAL COLUMN Combined result of HTF + LTF analysis Your actionable cue ⑥ REMOVE PAIR Click × to remove a row
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TF Selectors — Left & Right Set your Higher Timeframe (HTF) on the Left and Lower Timeframe (LTF) on the Right. The arrow between them shows the analysis direction: HTF always leads.
2
Add Pair Type any valid cTrader symbol (e.g. EURUSD, XAUUSD, BTCUSD) and click + ADD PAIR. The row appears instantly with live data.
3
Left Column — HTF Trend Shows the trend state on your Higher Timeframe. This is your primary directional bias. UpTrend, DownTrend, or NoTrend.
4
Right Column — LTF Confirmation Shows trend state on the Lower Timeframe. This is your entry context — it tells you whether the LTF is aligned with, diverging from, or neutral to the HTF.
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Signal Column — Actionable Output The combined result. The plugin cross-references both timeframes and surfaces one of six signals: Buy, Sell, Buy on Support, Sell on Resistance, No Trade, or Wait.
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Remove Button (×) Each row has a remove button on the far right. Click it to remove that instrument from the watchlist. The panel updates immediately.
03 — Quick Start

Getting Started in 4 Steps

The plugin is ready to use the moment it is installed. No configuration files, no API keys, no external dependencies.

1
Install from cTrader Store

Open cTrader, navigate to cTrader Store → Plugins, search for MTF Trends Heatmap by Mintara, and click Install. The plugin will appear in your Plugins panel.

cTrader Store → Plugins
2
Launch the Plugin

Click the plugin name in your Plugins list. The heatmap panel opens as a floating window that can be freely repositioned and resized. It starts pre-loaded with a default watchlist of 8 popular instruments.

Right-click chart → Plugins
3
Select Your Timeframes

Use the Left TF dropdown to set your Higher Timeframe (e.g. H4, Daily). Use the Right TF dropdown to set your Lower Timeframe (e.g. H1, M15). All rows update instantly on change.

Available: M15 · H1 · H4 · Daily · Weekly
4
Read Your Signals & Build Your Watchlist

Focus on the Signal column. Add instruments relevant to your trading plan using the Add Pair field. Remove anything you don't trade. The panel scrolls automatically as your list grows.

Live-updating on every tick
04 — Signal Reference

Understanding Each Signal

The Signal column produces one of six outputs, each derived from the combination of your Left (HTF) and Right (LTF) column readings. The table below shows exactly what each signal means and how to interpret it.

Note: The plugin identifies conditions — not entries. Use signals as a filter to focus your attention on the highest-probability setups. Entry timing, confirmations, and risk management remain your responsibility.
SIGNAL LEFT (HTF) RIGHT (LTF) MEANING
Buy
UpTrend
UpTrend
Both timeframes are aligned bullish. Highest-conviction long bias. Look for buy entries on pullbacks.
Sell
DownTrend
DownTrend
Both timeframes are aligned bearish. Highest-conviction short bias. Look for sell entries on rallies.
Buy on Support
NoTrend
DownTrend
HTF is ranging while LTF is falling. Price may be approaching a key support level. Watch for reversal setups at structure.
Sell on Resistance
NoTrend
UpTrend
HTF is ranging while LTF is rising. Price may be approaching a resistance level. Watch for rejection or fade setups at structure.
No Trade
NoTrend
NoTrend
Both timeframes show no clear trend. Market is ranging or consolidating on both levels. Stay out — preserve capital.
Wait Mixed / conflicting readings HTF and LTF are contradicting each other. No clear confluence. Wait for one side to resolve before committing.
05 — Timeframe Guide

Recommended Timeframe Combinations

The effectiveness of the plugin depends on selecting timeframes that have a meaningful relationship. The Left TF should always be a higher period than the Right TF. Below are recommended pairings based on trading style.

M15
Scalping / Intraday — best used as Right TF only
H1
Day trading entry TF — pairs well as Right with H4
H4
Swing bias TF — ideal as Left TF for most traders
Daily
Position trading HTF — use as Left for weekly bias
Weekly
Macro trend — best as Left TF for position traders
Recommended combinations:
Day Trader → Left: H4 / Right: H1 — bias on H4, entry timing on H1
Swing Trader → Left: Daily / Right: H4 — direction on Daily, setup on H4
Position Trader → Left: Weekly / Right: Daily — macro on Weekly, trigger on Daily
Important: Never set the Left TF lower than the Right TF. The plugin weights the Left as the higher authority. Swapping them inverts the Signal logic and produces misleading outputs.
06 — FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How often does the panel update?
The panel updates on every tick for all instruments in your watchlist. There is no manual refresh required. Data is pulled directly from cTrader's live market feed.
Can I add any instrument — indices, crypto, commodities?
Yes. Any symbol available in your cTrader broker account can be added. Type the exact symbol name as it appears in cTrader (e.g. XAUUSD for Gold, BTCUSD for Bitcoin, NAS100 for Nasdaq) and click Add Pair.
How many pairs can I monitor at once?
There is no hard limit. The panel supports a scrollable list, so you can monitor as many instruments as you need. Performance remains stable as cTrader manages data subscriptions natively.
Does the plugin place trades automatically?
No. The MTF Trends Heatmap is a read-only analytical tool. It surfaces trend conditions and signals — it does not open, modify, or close any positions. All trading decisions remain entirely with the user.
Can I switch between dark and light mode?
Yes. Click the ☀ Light / 🌙 Dark toggle in the top-right corner of the panel to switch themes at any time. Your data and signals are unaffected by the theme change.
Can I resize the plugin window?
Yes. The window is freely resizable by dragging the edges or corners. The signal table area expands automatically as you make the window taller, showing more rows without scrolling.
The symbol I typed wasn't added — why?
The symbol must exist in your broker's cTrader symbol list. Ensure you are typing the correct broker-specific symbol code. For example, some brokers use USOil instead of XTIUSD. Check cTrader → Symbols for the exact name.
07 — Support

Need Help?

Mintara F.Z.E provides support for all published plugins. If you encounter any issue or have a feature request, reach out through the channels below.

Website: mintara.ae
Email: info@mintara.ae
cTrader Store: Leave a review or raise a support ticket directly on the plugin page.

Disclaimer: This plugin is provided for informational and analytical purposes only. It does not constitute financial advice. Trading involves risk. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Always apply your own risk management.