Master Candle

# Master Candle Indicator

## Overview
The Master Candle Indicator identifies and highlights significant price consolidation patterns where multiple candles trade within the high-low range of a single "master" candle. This technical analysis tool helps traders spot potential breakout zones and key support/resistance levels.

## What is a Master Candle?
A Master Candle is a candlestick that contains 4 or more subsequent candles completely within its high-low range. These formations often indicate:
- Market consolidation phases
- Potential breakout areas
- Strong support and resistance levels
- Areas of price compression before significant moves

## Features
✅ **Automatic Detection**: Scans historical data to identify Master Candle patterns
✅ **Visual Highlighting**: Draws colored boxes around detected Master Candles
✅ **Customizable Parameters**: Adjust minimum candles required (2-20)
✅ **Candle Counter**: Shows exact number of candles contained within each Master Candle
✅ **Performance Optimized**: Efficient lookback system with memory management
✅ **Clean Interface**: Non-intrusive visual design that doesn't clutter charts

## How to Use
1. Add the indicator to your chart
2. Adjust the "Minimum candles inside" parameter (default: 4)
3. Set the lookback period for historical scanning (default: 50)
4. Master Candles will be automatically highlighted with colored boxes
5. Use these levels as potential support/resistance zones for your trading strategy

## Settings
- **Minimum candles inside**: Set how many candles must be contained (2-20)
- **Lookback period**: How far back to scan for patterns (10-200 bars)

## Educational Purpose
This indicator is designed for educational and analysis purposes. It helps traders:
- Understand market consolidation patterns
- Identify potential breakout zones
- Recognize key support and resistance areas
- Improve market structure analysis skills

## Technical Details
- Compatible with all timeframes
- Works on any trading instrument
- Optimized for performance with automatic memory management
- Uses historical data analysis for pattern detection

## Important Notes
- This indicator is for educational and analytical purposes only
- Past patterns do not guarantee future results
- Always combine with other analysis tools
- Practice proper risk management in your trading
- Not financial advice - for educational use only