Parabolic SAR API — Trailing-Stop Levels
Pull live PSAR values to automate trailing-stop and stop-and-reverse logic. Works for every symbol across all 7 timeframes.
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What is the Parabolic SAR API?
Parabolic SAR (Stop and Reverse) places dynamic dots above or below price to indicate trend direction and act as a trailing stop level. When SAR is below price, the trend is bullish; when above, bearish. A flip from one side to the other signals a trend reversal. Our API delivers the exact SAR price level so your bot can set stops without running the calculation itself.
One Request. Instant Data.
curl -X GET \
"https://tickatlas.com/v1/indicator?symbol=EURUSD&indicator=PSAR&timeframe=H1" \
-H "X-API-Key: YOUR_API_KEY"Why Use TickAtlas?
Pre-Calculated, Sub-100ms
Indicator values are computed server-side on every new candle. Your app queries the result — no TA library, no candle history needed.
7 Timeframes
M1, M5, M15, M30, H1, H4, D1 — the same endpoint serves scalpers and position traders alike.
Forex, Crypto, Commodities
EURUSD, GBPUSD, XAUUSD, BTCUSD, USDJPY — data available for all symbols active on connected broker terminals.
Plug into any stack
- ChatGPT Custom GPTs
- Claude Tools
- Python / pandas
- Node.js
- Discord bots
- Slack webhooks
- n8n
- Zapier
- Google Sheets
Frequently Asked Questions
What parameters does the Parabolic SAR use?
The default calculation uses a step of 0.02 and a maximum of 0.20 — the standard Wilder settings used in most trading platforms. These match the standard SAR parameters used industry-wide.
Can I detect SAR reversals programmatically?
Yes. Poll the endpoint at your chosen interval and compare sar_position between calls. A flip from 'above_price' to 'below_price' (or vice versa) indicates a Parabolic SAR reversal signal.
Is historical SAR data available?
Yes — use GET /v1/indicator/history with indicator=SAR to retrieve a time series. Useful for backtesting stop-level placements against historical price action.
How frequently is the SAR level recalculated?
The value is recalculated on every new bar close and cached for 2 seconds. For M1 timeframe, that means a fresh SAR level every minute, within 2 seconds of candle close.
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