First Touch Signals
A pullback trading system that signals the first touch of a moving average acting as support or resistance.
Overview
First Touch Signals is built on the idea that moving averages often act as areas of support and resistance. It plots signals, targets, and stops based on a moving average of your choice.
The trend is established once price holds above or below the moving average for a minimum number of bars, and a signal is then initiated on the first touch of that moving average, marking a potential pullback entry with the trend.
The indicator is highly customizable around your experience with moving averages and chart types, and it integrates with Signal Entry Orders for semi-automated execution.
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What Customers Are Saying
“I can’t recommend Affordable Indicators highly enough! Their customer support is absolutely top-notch—responsive, knowledgeable, and always willing to go the extra mile to ensure everything is running smoothly. From setup to troubleshooting, Joel’s team made the process seamless.”
Refund and Sales Policy
30-day money-back guarantee. If this product does not work as advertised, report it within 30 days of your purchase and give us 14 days to resolve the issue. If we cannot, you get a full refund. The guarantee covers the purchase price only, never trading results or losses on any account. Read the full terms.
Product licenses can only be used on the purchaser's computer(s). All purchases include a lifetime license with free future updates.
First Touch Signals Features & Benefits
Moving Average Period
Set the period for the moving average, such as 8, 14, 20, 50, or 200.
Moving Average Type
Choose from DEMA, EMA, HMA, SMA, TMA, or WMA for the calculation.
Bar Count Filter
Require a minimum and maximum number of bars above or below the average to qualify a pullback signal.
Time Filter
Set up to three time windows during which trade signals are allowed.
Secondary Trend
Filter out signals based on a higher time frame trend for added confirmation.
Exit Orders
Set ATR-based multipliers to define target and stop loss order levels.
Signal Entry Integration
Connects with Signal Entry Orders for semi-automated order execution.
Included with your purchase
Lifetime Purchase
A one-time purchase with a lifetime license — no monthly or yearly fees. Buy once and it stays yours across every future version.
Free Updates
Free lifetime upgrades — every new feature and improvement is included at no extra cost, updated regularly from trader feedback.
Customer Support
Human live-chat support included with every license — real people who usually reply within minutes, before and after you buy.
No video for this one yet
We have been heads down building First Touch Signals instead of filming it. Guilty.
If seeing it move would help you decide, just ask. Tell us what you want to see and we will bump it to the top of the recording list. We would rather make the video you actually need than guess.
In the meantime, we answer questions with real humans, usually within minutes. Ask us anything about First Touch Signals and we will show you exactly how it works.
Plenty of walkthroughs are on the channel already. This one is just next in line.
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Leave a review →I can’t recommend Affordable Indicators highly enough! Their customer support is absolutely top-notch—responsive, knowledgeable, and always willing to go the extra mile to ensure everything is running smoothly. From setup to troubleshooting, Joel’s team made the process seamless.
The First Touch and Key Levels indicators have completely transformed my trading experience. These tools provide incredibly accurate levels and insights, allowing me to make more informed decisions with confidence. The First Touch indicator, in particular, has been a game-changer for pinpointing entry points, while the Key Levels indicator keeps me aligned with the most critical price zones throughout the day.
Affordable Indicators has not only delivered high-quality tools but also exceptional service that stands out. If you’re serious about improving your trading performance, I highly recommend giving them a try!
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Requirements & Setup
System Requirements
| Platform | NinjaTrader Desktop (NinjaTrader 8) |
| NinjaTrader versions | NinjaTrader 8.1.x.x (every 8.1 release, including the latest, 8.1.8.4) and NinjaTrader 8.0.28.0. On 8.0.28.0? After you buy, request the 8.0.28.0 build in your Members Area or ask us on live chat. |
| License | Lifetime — 1 PC or 2 PC options available |
| Support | Human chat support included with every license |
| Updates | Free lifetime upgrades — updated regularly based on trader feedback |
Installation
After purchase, your download is available instantly in your Members Area. Import the file into NinjaTrader Desktop, then follow the included step-by-step user manual and video guide. Need help? Use our human chat support or join the Discord community.
Good to Know
Which NinjaTrader version does this work with?
It is built for NinjaTrader Desktop (NinjaTrader 8) on Windows: every 8.1.x.x release, including the latest, 8.1.8.4, and NinjaTrader 8.0.28.0. On 8.0.28.0, request the 8.0.28.0 build in your Members Area or ask us on live chat after you buy. Like every NinjaTrader add-on, it does not run on NinjaTrader Web or the NinjaTrader mobile app.
Is this a one-time purchase or a subscription?
A one-time purchase. Every license includes a lifetime license with free future updates — no recurring fees.
Can I use it on more than one computer?
Yes — choose the 2 PC license option at checkout to run it on a second computer.
Do I get free updates?
Yes — free lifetime updates. New versions appear automatically in your Members Area.
What support is included?
Human chat support plus our active Discord community, backed by 18 years of NinjaTrader programming experience.
What is your refund policy?
This product is covered by our 30-day money-back guarantee. If it does not work as advertised, report it within 30 days of your purchase and give us 14 days to resolve the issue. If we cannot, you get a full refund. It covers the purchase price only, never trading results or losses on any account. See the full terms.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the First Touch Signals indicator for NinjaTrader 8?
First Touch Signals is a NinjaTrader 8 pullback trading indicator built on the idea that moving averages often act as support and resistance. Once price has held above or below a moving average for a minimum number of bars, establishing the trend, it plots a signal on the first touch back to that average, together with a target and a stop.
Is First Touch Signals a support and resistance indicator for NinjaTrader 8?
It treats a moving average as dynamic support or resistance. While price holds above the average, the average acts as support and the first pullback to it is the signal; below it, the average acts as resistance. For fixed support and resistance zones, the Support and Resistance Suite pairs it with Price Action Confluence and Key Levels Confluence.
Which moving averages can I use with First Touch Signals?
You can set the moving average period, such as 8, 14, 20, 50 or 200, and choose the type: DEMA, EMA, HMA, SMA, TMA or WMA. Pick the average you already trust as support and resistance on your chart type. The indicator is built to be customized around your experience with moving averages and chart types.
How does First Touch Signals set its targets and stops?
Target and stop loss levels come from multipliers of the ATR, the Average True Range, which you set in the Exit Orders settings. A larger multiplier places the level further from the entry, so targets and stops scale with how much the market is moving. Every first touch signal is plotted with its target and stop, giving you a complete trade plan on the chart.
Can I filter First Touch signals by time of day or a higher time frame trend?
Yes. You can set up to three time windows in which signals are allowed, and a secondary trend filter removes signals that go against a higher time frame trend. A minimum and maximum bar count sets how many bars price must have spent above or below the moving average for a pullback signal to qualify.
Can First Touch signals place trades automatically in NinjaTrader?
Semi automatically. First Touch Signals integrates with Signal Entry Orders, an Enhanced Chart Trader module sold separately. You arm a buy or sell signal button, and when a first touch signal prints, an entry order is submitted using the account, quantity and ATM strategy already set on the Enhanced Chart Trader panel.
Does it work with NinjaTrader 8.0.28.0?
Yes. It runs on every NinjaTrader 8.1.x.x release, including the latest, 8.1.8.4, and on NinjaTrader 8.0.28.0, the last 8.0 release. 8.0.28.0 takes its own build: after you buy, request it in your Members Area (NinjaScript Downloads, then NinjaTrader 8.0.28.0) or ask us on live chat and we will set you up.
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