MES (Micro S&P 500 Futures) ATR: which timeframe is most reliable?
Micro E-mini S&P 500 — ATR prediction accuracy on each timeframe, measured.
| Timeframe | Confidence | Position | Directional |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Minute | 46.3% | 60.0% | 98.0% |
| 5 Minute | 61.0% | 65.3% | 86.7% |
| 10 Minute | 51.0% | 44.0% | 96.7% |
| 15 Minute | 43.2% | 54.3% | 73.3% |
| 30 Minute | 49.5% | 53.1% | 56.7% |
| 45 Minute | 44.7% | 58.6% | 53.3% |
| 1 Hour | 40.9% | 63.2% | 63.3% |
Track record: does the ATR prediction call the direction?
| Measured on | Direction right | vs a simple guess | Predictions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 hour chart, 12 hours ahead | 65% | +23% | 271 |
A recent finished prediction: made Oct 14, 7:00 AM ET with MES's ATR at 9.35, it said higher 12 hours later (11.87); it was at 17.50 — the direction the prediction called.
Based on LiveCharts.AI's recorded predictions compared with what the market actually did.
On directional accuracy the strongest of these is 1 Minute at 98.0%. A slower frame usually sets context while a faster one decides timing, so the most accurate frame is not always the one to trade.
How to read this
Directional accuracy is how often the projected direction proved right; position accuracy is how closely the projected path tracked what actually happened. Confidence is LiveCharts.AI's own read. The live prediction itself is generated inside the platform.
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