ICT FVG & Swing Detector Basic by Trader RiazICT FVG & Swing Detector Basic by Trader Riaz
Unlock Precision Trading with the Ultimate Fair Value Gap (FVG) and Swing Detection Tool!
Developed by Trader Riaz , the ICT FVG and Swing Detector Basic is a powerful Pine Script indicator designed to help traders identify key market structures with ease. Whether you're a day trader, swing trader, or scalper, this indicator provides actionable insights by detecting Bullish and Bearish Fair Value Gaps (FVGs) and Swing Highs/Lows on any timeframe. Perfect for trading forex, stocks, crypto, and more on TradingView!
Key Features:
1: Bullish and Bearish FVG Detection
- Automatically identifies Bullish FVGs (highlighted in green) and Bearish FVGs (highlighted in red) to spot potential reversal or continuation zones.
- Displays FVGs as shaded boxes with a dashed midline at 70% opacity, making it easy to see the midpoint of the gap for precise entries and exits.
- Labels are placed inside the FVG boxes at the extreme right for clear visibility.
2: Customizable FVG Display
- Control the number of Bullish and Bearish FVGs displayed on the chart with user-defined inputs (fvg_bull_count and fvg_bear_count).
- Toggle the visibility of Bullish and Bearish FVGs with simple checkboxes (show_bull_fvg and show_bear_fvg) to declutter your chart.
3: Swing High and Swing Low Detection
- Detects Swing Highs (blue lines) and Swing Lows (red lines) to identify key market turning points.
- Labels are positioned at the extreme right edge of the lines for better readability and alignment.
- Customize the number of Swing Highs and Lows displayed (swing_high_count and swing_low_count) to focus on the most recent market structures.
4: Fully Customizable Display
- Toggle visibility for Swing Highs and Lows (show_swing_high and show_swing_low) to suit your trading style.
- Adjust the colors of Swing High and Low lines (swing_high_color and swing_low_color) to match your chart preferences.
5: Clean and Efficient Design
- Built with Pine Script v6 for optimal performance on TradingView.
- Automatically removes older FVGs and Swing points when the user-defined count is exceeded, keeping your chart clean and focused.
- Labels are strategically placed to avoid clutter while providing clear information.
Why Use This Indicator?
Precision Trading: Identify high-probability setups with FVGs and Swing points, commonly used in Smart Money Concepts (SMC) and Institutional Trading strategies.
User-Friendly: Easy-to-use inputs allow traders of all levels to customize the indicator to their needs.
Versatile: Works on any market (Forex, Stocks, Crypto, Commodities) and timeframe (1M, 5M, 1H, 4H, Daily, etc.).
Developed by Trader Riaz: Backed by the expertise of Trader Riaz, a seasoned trader dedicated to creating tools that empower the TradingView community.
How to Use:
- Add the Custom FVG and Swing Detector to your chart on TradingView.
- Adjust the input settings to control the number of FVGs and Swing points displayed.
- Toggle visibility for Bullish/Bearish FVGs and Swing Highs/Lows as needed.
- Use the identified FVGs and Swing points to plan your trades, set stop-losses, and target key levels.
Ideal For:
- Traders using Smart Money Concepts (SMC), Price Action, or Market Structure strategies.
- Those looking to identify liquidity grabs, imbalances, and trend reversals.
- Beginners and advanced traders seeking a reliable tool to enhance their technical analysis.
Happy trading!
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ICT Order Blocks v2 (Debug) ICT Breaker Blocks v2 (Break Refined) Indicator Explanation
This document provides a comprehensive overview of the ICT Breaker Blocks v2 (Break Refined) indicator, which is designed to identify and visualize Breaker Blocks in trading. A Breaker Block represents a prior Order Block that has failed to hold price, indicating potential institutional support or resistance levels. The indicator highlights these flipped zones, allowing traders to anticipate future price reactions based on previous market behavior.
Purpose
The primary purpose of the ICT Breaker Blocks v2 indicator is to identify Breaker Blocks, which are crucial for understanding market dynamics. When price decisively breaks through an Order Block, it can change its role from support to resistance or vice versa. This indicator helps traders visualize these changes, providing insights into potential areas for price reactions.
How it Works
The indicator operates through a series of steps on each bar:
1. Identify Potential Order Blocks (OBs)
The indicator continuously searches for the most recent potential Order Blocks based on basic price action:
Potential Bullish OB: The last down-closing candle before an upward move that breaks its high.
Potential Bearish OB: The last up-closing candle before a downward move that breaks its low.
It retains the price range (high/low) and location of the most recent potential OB of each type.
2. Detect the "Break" of a Potential OB
A Breaker is confirmed when the price fails to respect a potential OB and moves decisively through it. The indicator checks:
If the current price closes above the high of the stored potential Bearish OB.
If the current price closes below the low of the stored potential Bullish OB.
3. Apply Displacement Filter (Optional)
To enhance the accuracy of break detection, traders can enable the "Require Displacement on Break?" filter in the settings. This filter adds a condition that the candle causing the break must have a larger body size than the preceding candle, indicating stronger momentum.
4. Store the Active Breaker Block
When a valid break occurs (and passes the displacement filter if active):
A Bullish Breaker (+BB) is confirmed if a potential Bearish OB is broken to the upside, storing the high/low price range of that original Bearish OB.
A Bearish Breaker (-BB) is confirmed if a potential Bullish OB is broken to the downside, storing the high/low price range of that original Bullish OB.
The indicator tracks only the most recent valid, unmitigated Breaker Block of each type, replacing the previous one when a new one forms.
5. Mitigation (Invalidation)
The indicator checks if the currently displayed Breaker zone has been invalidated by subsequent price action. The mitigation rules are as follows:
A Bullish Breaker is considered mitigated and removed if the price later closes below its low.
A Bearish Breaker is considered mitigated and removed if the price later closes above its high.
Visualization
For the currently active, unmitigated Breaker Block of each type (if enabled in settings):
A box is drawn representing the price zone (high/low) of the original Order Block that was broken.
The box starts from the bar where the break was confirmed.
If "Extend Breaker Boxes?" is enabled, the box extends to the right edge of the chart until the Breaker is mitigated.
A small label ("+BB" or "-BB") is added to the box, with colors and border styles configurable in the settings.
This indicator automates the identification of significant "flipped" zones, allowing traders to incorporate Breaker Blocks into their ICT analysis effectively. It is essential to evaluate the indicator's effectiveness on your chosen market and timeframe and consider using the displacement filter to refine the signals.
ICT IPDA Lookback / Cast-forwardThis script automatically displays 20/40/60 daily range highs and lows.
Known as IPDA ranges, a term popularised by Inner Circle Trader (ICT). IPDA = Interbank Price Delivery Algorithm.
You can also add 80 day lines (my own addition) . IPDA labels are shown for Daily highs, and an equivalent line is drawn at IPDA Daily lows - but without the label to keep your chart as clean as possible. You can use this on hourly timeframes as well.
ICT is "flexible" on IPDA data ranges in his mentorship regarding whether you should use the first day of each month, or go recalculate day by day, and that's why this script lets you do both + also has an option to set a hard specified date - useful for more advanced purposes.
You can also Cast-forward the displayed 20/40/60 (+80) IPDA ranges with this tool.
You can use IPDA ranges to forecast Highs and Lows that price will be attracted to on a Daily timeframe and where price is in its P/D range, being in a discount or premium. You can also use this knowledge to help guide lower timeframe scalps.
Longer term traders can reference the 40 and 60 Day Look Back lines for an indication of current market conditions.
BB Session RangesBB Session Ranges Indicator
Overview
The Bender Bot Session Ranges indicator is a powerful tool for traders who want to visualize and analyze important market sessions throughout the trading day. This indicator identifies and tracks price ranges during specific time periods, helping you spot potential trading opportunities based on session breakouts, retests, and range comparisons.
Key Features
• Multiple Session Tracking: Monitor up to 6 different time-based ranges simultaneously (pre-configured for NY AM Open, NY PM Open, Lunch, Premarket, Midnight Open, and a custom session).
• Range Visualization: Clearly displays high and low boundaries for each session with customizable colors and line styles.
• Historical Comparison: Tracks and displays the average size of ranges over time, helping you identify when current ranges are larger or smaller than typical.
• Flexible Time Settings: Easily configure exact session times based on your trading schedule and preferred markets.
• Range Extension Options: Extend range boundaries by bars, days, or weeks to track the longer-term influence of session ranges.
• Sidecar Information Display: Optional labels show range details, including size, percentage of average, and dollar value.
How It Works
The indicator identifies specific time-based sessions (for example, the first 5 minutes of the NY market open) and tracks the high and low prices established during these periods. Once a session is complete, the range boundaries are plotted on your chart and can be extended for further analysis. The indicator calculates the current range size and compares it to historical averages, giving you context for the day’s market behavior.
Sidecar Functionality
The sidecar feature is a key aspect of this indicator that helps keep your charts clean and organized. Instead of cluttering your price action with labels and annotations directly on the ranges, the sidecar system:
• Creates a dedicated information panel offset from the price action.
• Connects to ranges with discreet connecting lines.
• Displays key statistics like range size, dollar value, and percentage of average.
• Can be positioned at custom distances from the main chart (measured in bars).
• Allows you to see important data without interfering with your price analysis.
• Can be completely disabled when you prefer minimal chart elements.
• Helps maintain visual clarity even when tracking multiple sessions simultaneously.
This design philosophy puts trader experience first by separating information display from price action analysis, giving you the best of both worlds: clean charts and detailed information.
Setup Guide
1. Choose Your Sessions: Enable or disable each of the six available ranges by setting the Max Ranges to Plot parameter (use 0 to disable a range).
2. Configure Session Times: Set exact times for each range using standard 24-hour format (for example, 0930-0935 for 9:30-9:35 AM).
3. Customize Display: Select colors, line widths, and information display options for each range.
4. Set Extension Parameters: Choose how far to extend range lines (by a number of bars, days, or weeks, or select Always for continuous extension).
5. Configure Sidecar Labels: Set the offset for the information displays (use 0 to disable sidecar labels entirely).
Trading Applications
• Identify potential support and resistance levels based on session highs and lows.
• Compare current session ranges to historical averages to gauge volatility.
• Look for breakouts from established session ranges.
• Use range extensions to anticipate potential price targets.
• Monitor multiple session ranges to identify pattern correlations.
Advanced Usage
The indicator includes fields that help you assess range size relative to past performance, including dollar value calculations. This can be particularly useful for position sizing and risk management when trading breakouts from these ranges.
Future Development
We’re actively working on expanding this indicator to include robust strategy and alert functionality. This will allow traders to:
• Backtest trading strategies based on session range breakouts and retests.
• Customize entry, exit, and risk management parameters.
• Receive real-time alerts when price interacts with significant range levels.
• Set conditional alerts based on range size compared to historical averages.
• Automate trading decisions based on your specific session-based criteria.
If these strategy and alert features would be valuable for your trading, please let us know in the comments. Your feedback directly influences our development priorities and helps us create tools that best serve the trading community.
Notes
• All times are based on the America/New_York timezone.
• The indicator dynamically adjusts to different timeframes, providing consistent results whether you’re viewing 1-minute or daily charts.
• Range calculations are based on the highs and lows established during the defined sessions.
NWOG / NDOG ICT (The_ADHD_Trader)This indicator plots the NWOG (New Week Opening Gap) and/or NDOG (New Day Opening Gap) for ETH (Electronic Trading Hours) and/or RTH (Regular Trading Hours) as well as the Event Horizon (the 50% distance between two NWOGs) as teached by ICT, The Inner Circle Trader.
AlgoCados x ICT ToolkitAlgoCados x ICT Toolkit is a TradingView tool designed to integrate ICT (Inner Circle Trader) Smart Money Concepts (SMC) into a structured trading framework.
It provides traders with institutional liquidity insights, precise price level tracking, and session-based analysis, making it an essential tool for intraday, swing, and position trading.
Optimized for Forex, Futures, and Crypto, this toolkit offers multi-timeframe liquidity tracking, killzone mapping, RTH analysis, standard deviation projections, and dynamic price level updates, ensuring traders stay aligned with institutional market behavior.
# Key Features
Multi-Timeframe Institutional Price Levels
The indicator provides a structured approach to analyzing liquidity and market structure across different time horizons, helping traders understand institutional order flow.
- Previous Day High/Low (PDH/PDL) – Tracks the Previous Day’s High/Low, crucial for intraday liquidity analysis.
- Previous Week High/Low (PWH/PWL) – Monitors the Previous Week’s High/Low, aiding in higher timeframe liquidity zone tracking.
- Previous Month High/Low (PMH/PML) – Highlights the Previous Month’s High/Low, critical for swing trading and long-term bias confirmation.
- True Day Open (TDO) – Marks the NY Midnight Opening Price, providing a reference point for intraday bias and liquidity movements.
- Automatic Level Cleanup – When enabled. pxHigh/pxLow levels gets automatically deleted when raided, keeping the chart clean and focused on valid liquidity zones.
- Monthly, Weekly, Daily Open Levels – Identifies HTF price action context, allowing traders to track institutional order flow and potential liquidity draws.
# Regular Trading Hours (RTH) High, Low & Mid-Equilibrium (EQ)
For futures traders, the toolkit accurately identifies RTH liquidity zones to align with institutional trading behavior.
- RTH High/Low (RTH H/L) – Defines the RTH Gap high and low dynamically, marking key liquidity levels.
- RTH Equilibrium (EQ) – Calculates the midpoint of the RTH range, acting as a mean reversion level where price often reacts.
# Killzones & Liquidity Mapping
The indicator provides a time-based liquidity structure that helps traders anticipate market movements during high-impact trading windows.
ICT Killzones (Visible on 30-minute timeframe or lower)
- Asia Killzone (Asia) – Tracks overnight liquidity accumulation.
- London Open Killzone (LOKZ) – Marks early European liquidity grabs.
- New York Killzone (NYKZ) – Captures US session volatility.
- New York PM Session (PMKZ) – Available only for futures markets, tracking late-day liquidity shifts.
Forex-Specific Killzones (Visible on 30-minute timeframe or lower)
- London Close Killzone (LCKZ) – Available only for Forex, marks the European end of Day liquidity Points of Interests (POI).
- Central Bank Dealers Range (CBDR) – Available only for Forex, providing a liquidity framework used by central banks.
- Flout (CBDR + Asian Range) – Available only for Forex, extending CBDR with Asian session liquidity behavior.
- Killzone History Option – When enabled, Killzones remain visible beyond the current day; otherwise, they reset daily.
- Customizable Killzone Boxes – Modify opacity, colors, and border styles for seamless integration into different trading styles.
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# Standard Deviation (STDV) Liquidity Projections
A statistical approach to forecasting price movements based on Standard Deviations of HOTD (High of the Day) and LOTD (Low of the Day).
- Asia, CBDR, and Flout STDV Calculations (Visible on 30-minute timeframe or lower) – Predicts liquidity grabs based on price expansion behavior.
- Customizable Display Modes – Choose between Compact (e.g., "+2.5") or Verbose (e.g., "Asia +2.5") labels.
- Real-Time STDV Updates – Projections dynamically adjust as new price data is formed, allowing traders to react to developing market conditions.
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# Daily Session Dividers
- Visualizes Trading Days (Visible on 1-hour timeframe or lower) – Helps segment the trading session for better structure analysis.
- Daily Divider History Option – When enabled, dividers remain visible beyond the current trading week; otherwise, they reset weekly.
# Customization & User Experience
- Flexible Label Options – Adjust label size, font type, and color for improved readability.
- Intraday-Optimized Data – Killzones (30m or lower), STDV (30m or lower), and Daily Dividers (1H or lower) ensure efficient use of chart space.
- Configurable Line Styles – Customize solid, dotted, or dashed styles for various levels, making charts aesthetically clean and data-rich.
# Usage & Configurations
The AlgoCados x ICT Toolkit is designed to seamlessly fit different trading methodologies.
Scalping & Intraday Trading
- Track PDH/PDL levels for liquidity sweeps and market reversals.
- Utilize Killzones & Session Open levels to identify high-probability entry zones.
- Analyze RTH High/Low & Mid-EQ for potential liquidity targets and reversals.
- Enable STDV projections for potential price expansion and reversals.
Swing & Position Trading
- Use PWH/PWL and PMH/PML levels to determine HTF liquidity shifts.
- Monitor RTH Gap, TDO, and session liquidity markers for trade confirmation.
- Combine HTF bias with LTF liquidity structures for optimized entries and exits.
# Inputs & Configuration Options
Customizable Parameters
- Offset Adjustment – Allows users to shift displayed data horizontally for better visibility.
- Killzone Box Styling – Customize colors, opacity, and border styles for session boxes.
- Session Dividers – Modify line styles and colors for better time segmentation.
- Killzone & Daily Divider History Toggle – Enables users to view past killzones and dividers instead of resetting them daily/weekly.
- Label Formatting – Toggle between Compact and Verbose display modes for streamlined analysis.
# Advanced Features
Real-Time Data Processing & Dynamic Object Management
- Auto Cleanup of pxLevels – Prevents clutter by removing invalidated levels upon liquidity raids.
- Session History Control – Users can toggle historical data for daily dividers and killzones to maintain a clean chart layout.
- Daily & Weekly Resets – Ensures accurate session tracking by resetting daily dividers at the start of each new trading week.
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# Example Use Cases
- Day Traders & Scalpers – Utilize Killzones, PDH/PDL, DO and TDO levels for precise liquidity-based trading opportunities.
- Swing Traders – Leverage HTF Open Levels, PWH/PWL liquidity mapping, and TDO for trend-based trade execution.
- Futures Traders – Optimize trading with RTH High/Low, Mid-EQ, and PMKZ for session liquidity tracking.
- Forex Traders – Use CBDR, Flout, and session liquidity mapping to align with institutional order flow.
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"By integrating institutional concepts, liquidity mapping, and smart money methodologies, the AlgoCados x ICT Toolkit empowers traders with a data-driven approach to market inefficiencies and liquidity pools."
# Disclaimer
This tool is designed to assist in trading decisions but should be used in conjunction with other analysis methods and proper risk management. Trading involves significant risk, and traders should ensure they understand market conditions before executing trades.
NWOG / NDOG ICT (The_ADHD_Trader)This indicator plots the NWOG (New Week Opening Gap) and/or NDOG (New Day Opening Gap) for ETH (Electronic Trading Hours) and/or RTH (Regular Trading Hours) as well as the Event Horizon (the 50% distance between two NWOGs) as teached by ICT, The Inner Circle Trader.
[COG]Adaptive Volatility Bands# Adaptive Volatility Bands (AVB) Indicator Guide for Traders
## Special Acknowledgment 🙌
This script is inspired by and builds upon the foundational work of **DonovanWall**, a respected contributor to the trading community. His innovative approach to adaptive indicators has been instrumental in developing this advanced trading tool.
## What is the Adaptive Volatility Bands Indicator?
The Adaptive Volatility Bands (AVB) is a sophisticated technical analysis tool designed to help traders understand market dynamics by creating dynamic, responsive price channels that adapt to changing market conditions. Unlike traditional static indicators, this script uses advanced mathematical techniques to create flexible bands that adjust to market volatility in real-time.
## Key Features and Inputs
### 1. Price and Filtering Options
- **Price Source**: Determines the base price used for calculations (default is HLC3 - Average of High, Low, and Close)
- **Filter Poles**: Controls the smoothness of the indicator (1-9 poles)
- Lower values: More responsive, more noise
- Higher values: Smoother, but slower to react
### 2. Volatility and Band Settings
- **Sample Length**: Determines how many bars are used to calculate volatility (default 144)
- **Volatility Multiplier**: Adjusts the width of the main bands (default 1.414)
- **Outer Band Multiplier**: Controls the width of the outer bands (default 2.5)
- **Inner Band Ratio**: Positions the inner bands between the center and outer bands (default 0.25)
### 3. Advanced Processing Options
- **Lag Reduction Mode**: Helps reduce indicator delay
- **Fast Response Mode**: Makes the indicator more responsive to recent price changes
### 4. Signal and Visualization Options
- **Show Entry Signals**: Displays buy and sell signals
- **Signal Display Style**: Choose between labels or shapes
- **Range Filter**: Adds an additional filter for signal validation
## How the Indicator Works
The Adaptive Volatility Bands create a dynamic price channel with three key components:
1. **Center Line**: Represents the core trend direction
2. **Inner Bands**: Closer to the center line
3. **Outer Bands**: Wider bands that show broader price potential
### Color Dynamics
- The indicator uses a smart color gradient system
- Colors change based on price position within the bands
- Helps visualize bullish (green/blue) and bearish (red) market conditions
## Trading Strategies for Beginners
### Basic Entry Signals
- **Buy Signal**:
- Price touches the center line from below
- Candle is bullish (closes higher than it opens)
- Price is above the center line
- Trend is upward
- **Sell Signal**:
- Price touches the center line from above
- Candle is bearish (closes lower than it opens)
- Price is below the center line
- Trend is downward
### Risk Management Tips
1. Use the bands to identify:
- Potential trend changes
- Volatility levels
- Support and resistance areas
2. Combine with other indicators for confirmation
3. Always use stop-loss orders
4. Adjust parameters to match your trading style and asset
## When to Use This Indicator
Best suited for:
- Trending markets
- Swing trading
- Identifying potential entry and exit points
- Understanding market volatility
### Recommended Markets
- Stocks
- Forex
- Cryptocurrencies
- Futures
## Customization
The script offers extensive customization:
- Adjust smoothness
- Change band multipliers
- Modify color schemes
- Enable/disable features like lag reduction
## Important Considerations for Beginners
🚨 **Disclaimer**:
- No indicator guarantees profits
- Always practice with a demo account first
- Learn and understand the indicator before live trading
- Market conditions change, so continually adapt your strategy
## Getting Started
1. Add the script to your TradingView chart
2. Experiment with different settings
3. Backtest on historical data
4. Start with small positions
5. Continuously learn and improve
Happy Trading! 📈🔍
ICT Breakers (BOS / MSS - Market Structure) [ICTProTools]The Breakers (Market Structure) indicator is designed to help traders identify true breaker structures , a key concept in Inner Circle Trader (ICT) methodology. In market structure, Breakers represent powerful shifts where a key high or low is broken, leading to a reversal in market direction. Most tools misinterpret structure shifts, using internal structure , leading to fake breakouts. This tool solves that problem by filtering out false signals , providing clear & structured insights , all with multi-timeframe compatibility.
💎 Key Features
⚡️ Breakers in action
The indicator shows the structure following ICT instructions. A breaker is defined by two lines:
The first line confirms the previous trend (it could be interpreted as a BOS).
The second line highlights the moment price breaks structure (with candle body or wick based on your chosen settings), signaling a shift in trend direction (like an MSS).
Furthermore, it’s important to note that a breaker not only shows the structure, but also defines a potential Point of Interest (POI), an area where price may retrace before continuing its trend.
Here, we can observe two clear structure shifts.
On the far left, the market was in a bearish trend, illustrated by the first visible (dotted and red) line. Shortly after, the second (solid and green) line appears, showing a break that initiates a new bullish trend.
This upward movement continues, with the last confirmation marked by a top structure line. And finally, the structure is broken once again indicating a transition back into a bearish trend.
💪 Real Structure with True Highs / Lows
Unlike many indicators that detect internal breakouts , this tool follows ICT’s true market structure rules .
In a bearish trend , a bullish breaker is only confirmed when the high that created the low is broken , and conversely for a bullish scenario.
Fake breakouts are ignored, preventing misleading signals.
In the image above, the white breakout is correctly ignored by the indicator, as it doesn't align with ICT’s structural rules. That white high is simply part of the internal structure, not the true swing point. Instead, the green line highlights the key level that truly matters, the one whose rupture would have confirmed a real change in market structure.
🔔 Smart Alerts for Structure Updates
Stay one step ahead with customizable alerts designed to notify you instantly when market structure changes occur.
Get notified for BOS (Continuation) and / or MSS (Breaker) events.
Set alerts for bullish , bearish , or both directions.
Choose between once or repeated alerts , based on your strategy.
This feature allows traders to remain focused and reactive , even when monitoring multiple markets.
In the alert settings, select which structure shifts you want to be notified of. Whether you're a scalper or a swing trader, the alerts keep you connected to key moments without needing to constantly monitor the chart.
⏳ Multi-Timeframe Structure
All features of the indicator are fully compatible with higher timeframes .
Get a broader view of market structure without switching timeframes.
Monitor higher timeframe structures and receive alerts, all without leaving your analysis chart .
In this example, the market structure of the 30m timeframe is displayed while on a 5m chart, providing a clearer perspective.
✨ Customization & User Control
Make it yours! The indicator allows full customization:
Swing bars (to confirm high / low)
Select your mode for Breakers (MSS) , using the candle body only or body / wick
Line style (type, width, color)
Choice of displayed timeframe
Activate any alert , with the frequency you want
🎯 Conclusion
✅ Avoid false signals by focusing on true ICT Breakers
✅ Smart alerts to never miss a structural shift
✅ Multi-timeframe support for enhanced analysis
✅ Clean & professional design for an optimal trading experience
CandelaCharts - X Model📝 Overview
The X Model Indicator is a sophisticated trading strategy designed to identify high-probability entry points for both long and short positions. It utilizes a combination of key market levels, price action patterns, and multi-timeframe analysis to generate precise signals.
The model offers tailored entry conditions for both long and short trades, ensuring optimized risk-reward setups.
📦 Features
Previous Day High/Low (ERL): Resistance level from the previous day’s high/low.
H1 Bullish/Bearish FVG (IRL): A Bullish Fair Value Gap (FVG) on the 1-hour chart indicating price target potential.
m15 MSS / SMT: Market Structure Shift and Smart Money Technique on the 15-minute chart confirming the market's direction.
Only Short/Long Above/Below 00:00: Triggers short positions only after midnight to avoid potential market noise from earlier sessions.
⚙️ Settings
Core
Status: Filter models based on status
Bias: Controls what model type will be displayed, bullish or bearish
Fractal: Controls the timeframe pairing will be used
Sweep: Shows the sweep that forms a model
I-sweep: Controls the visibility of invalidated sweeps
D-purge: Plots the double purge sweeps
CISD: Displays the Change In State of Delivery for a model
Labels: Adjust the HTF candle label size
History
History: Controls the amount of past models displayed on the chart
HTF
Candles: Controls the number of HTF candles that will be visible on the chart
Open: Highlights with a line the open price of the current HTF candle
Show True Day Open: Display True Day Open line
Offset: Controls the distance of HTF from the current chart
Space: Controls the space between HTF candles
Size: Controls the size of HTF candles
LTF
H/L Line: Displays on the LTF chart High and Low of each HTF candle
O/C Line: Displays on the LTF chart Open and Close of each HTF candle
PD Arrays
PD Array: Displays ICT PD Arrays
CE Line: Style the equilibrium line of the PD Array
Border: Style the border of the PD Array
Projections
StDev: Controls standard deviation available levels
Labels: Controls the size of standard deviation levels
Anchor: Controls the anchor point of standard deviation levels (wick, body)
Lines: Controls the line widths and color of standard deviation levels
Dashboard
Panel: Display information about the current model
💡 Framework
The model incorporates multiple timeframe alignments for increased precision and reliability. The following timeframes are utilized for a comprehensive view of the market:
1m - 5m - 1H
2m - 15m - 4H
3m - 20m - 8H
5m - 30m - 12H
15m - 1H - 1D
1H - 4H - 1W
4H - 1D - 1M
1D - 1W - 3M
1W - 1M - 12M
These alignments ensure that the model captures both short-term price movements and longer-term trends, allowing for well-informed decision-making across various market conditions.
The X Model Indicator employs a precise set of conditions for both short and long entries, designed to capture optimal market opportunities based on key price levels, market imbalances, and institutional activity. These conditions combine multiple timeframes, price action patterns, and market sentiment to enhance the accuracy of entry signals.
Here's how each condition works:
Short Entry Conditions:
Previous Day High (ERL): The previous day’s high acts as a significant resistance level for the market. A price rejection or failure to break above this level indicates a potential short opportunity, as the market may reverse or consolidate.
H1 Bullish FVG (IRL): A Bullish Fair Value Gap (FVG) on the 1-hour chart highlights an area of price imbalance. This signals that the price may attempt to move back into this gap, providing a high-probability short entry if combined with other bearish signals.
m15 MSS / SMT: On the 15-minute chart, the Momentum Shift (MSS) and Smart Money Tool (SMT) indicators are used to confirm market manipulation or shift in momentum. If these indicators show bearish market activity, they strengthen the case for a short position.
Only Short Above 00:00: To avoid noise from earlier market sessions, the model only triggers short entries after midnight (00:00), ensuring that the trade occurs during a more stable, predictable phase of the trading day.
Long Entry Conditions:
Previous Day Low (ERL): The previous day’s low serves as a support level, marking an area where the price is likely to bounce. If the price pulls back and tests this level, it suggests a high-probability long entry, especially when other indicators align.
H1 Bearish FVG (IRL): A Bearish Fair Value Gap (FVG) on the 1-hour chart shows an imbalance to the downside, where the price may reverse and move upwards. This gap is often seen as an opportunity for the price to return to equilibrium, presenting a favorable long entry.
m15 MSS / SMT: The Momentum Shift (MSS) and Smart Money Tool (SMT) on the 15-minute chart help identify the market’s true intentions. A shift towards bullish momentum or signs of smart money accumulation increases the likelihood of a successful long entry.
Only Long Below 00:00: To focus on the market’s early session dynamics, the model only triggers long entries before midnight (00:00), capturing potential moves during quieter periods when the price can show clearer directional trends.
⚡️ Showcase
Introducing X Model is a powerful trading tool designed to elevate your market analysis and boost your trading success.
Bearish Model
Bullish Model
Unlock your full trading potential and experience the difference with X Model — your ultimate tool for smarter, more informed trading decisions.
🚨 Alerts
This script offers alert options for all model types. The alerts need to be setup manually from Tradingview.
Bearish Model
A bearish model alert is triggered when a model forms, signaling a high sweep on HTF and CISD on LTF.
Bullish Model
A bullish model alert is triggered when a model forms, signaling a low sweep on HTF and CISD on LTF.
⚠️ Disclaimer
These tools are exclusively available on the TradingView platform.
Our charting tools are intended solely for informational and educational purposes and should not be regarded as financial, investment, or trading advice. They are not designed to predict market movements or offer specific recommendations. Users should be aware that past performance is not indicative of future results and should not rely on these tools for financial decisions. By using these charting tools, the purchaser agrees that the seller and creator hold no responsibility for any decisions made based on information provided by the tools. The purchaser assumes full responsibility and liability for any actions taken and their consequences, including potential financial losses or investment outcomes that may result from the use of these products.
By purchasing, the customer acknowledges and accepts that neither the seller nor the creator is liable for any undesired outcomes stemming from the development, sale, or use of these products. Additionally, the purchaser agrees to indemnify the seller from any liability. If invited through the Friends and Family Program, the purchaser understands that any provided discount code applies only to the initial purchase of Candela's subscription. The purchaser is responsible for canceling or requesting cancellation of their subscription if they choose not to continue at the full retail price. In the event the purchaser no longer wishes to use the products, they must unsubscribe from the membership service, if applicable.
We do not offer reimbursements, refunds, or chargebacks. Once these Terms are accepted at the time of purchase, no reimbursements, refunds, or chargebacks will be issued under any circumstances.
By continuing to use these charting tools, the user confirms their understanding and acceptance of these Terms as outlined in this disclaimer.
CandelaCharts - CRT Model📝 Overview
The Candle Range Theory (CRT) is a trading concept that focuses on analyzing the price movement within the range of individual candlesticks to understand market dynamics and predict future price actions.
It posits that each candlestick represents a distinct range of price action, defined by its high, low, open, and close, and that price movements are structured within these ranges.
📦 Features
Timeframe Pairing: This indicator highlights movements on lower timeframes within higher timeframe candles, providing insights into micro trends, structural changes, and potential entry points.
Bias Selection: This feature allows analysts to manage bias and identify setups, displaying bullish, bearish, or neutral models that align with higher timeframe trends.
Double Purge Sweeps: A double purge is a type of sweep where the price breaks both the high and low of the previous candle (through the wicks) before closing within the range of that same candle.
CRT Times: Times when high-probability CRTs occur.
HTF Candles: The CRT Model is rooted in the ICT Power of Three, assisting traders in identifying key turning points and market transitions across multiple timeframes.
Dashboard: Create a customizable table that displays key details such as timeframe pairing, time to next candle close, bias, and time filter settings.
Any Market: Ideal for all markets - stocks, forex, crypto, futures, commodities and more - delivering consistent results and insights across diverse trading environments.
⚙️ Settings
Core
Status: Filter models based on status
Bias: Controls what model type will be displayed, bullish or bearish
Fractal: Controls the timeframe pairing will be used
Mean: Plots the equilibrium of the previous HTF candle
Liquidity: Displays the liquidity levels that belongs to the model
Sweep: Shows the sweep that forms a model
I-sweep: Controls the visibility of invalidated sweeps
D-purge: Plots the double purge sweeps
CISD: Displays the Change In State of Delivery for a model
Labels: Adjust the HTF candle label size
C-area: Highlights the region between current candle open and previous candle equilibrium
History
History: Controls the mount of past models displayed on the chart
Time
2-3-4: Filter models based on 2-3-4 AM hours
7-8-9: Filter models based on 7-8-9 AM hours
8-9-10: Filter models based on 8-9-10 AM / PM hours
1-5-9: Filter models based on 1-5-9 AM / PM hours
2-6-10: Filter models based on 2-6-10 AM / PM hours
Custom: Filter models based on Custom hours
HTF
Candles: Controls the number of HTF candles that will be visible on the chart
Open: Highlights with a line the open price of current HTF candle
Show True Day Open: Display True Day Open line
Offset: Controls the distance of HTF from the current chart
Space: Controls the space between HTF candles
Size: Controls the size of HTF candles
LTF
H/L Line: Displays on the LTF chart High and Low of each HTF candle
O/C Line: Displays on the LTF chart Open and Close of each HTF candle
Projections
StDev: Controls standard deviation available levels
Labels: Controls the size of standard deviation levels
Anchor: Controls the anchor point of standard deviation levels (wick, body)
Lines: Controls the line widths and color of standard deviation levels
Dashboard
Panel: Display information about current model
💡 Framework
The CRT Model is designed to analyze and interpret price action patterns through various components, each of which plays a critical role in identifying market trends and providing actionable insights.
The model incorporates the following timeframe alignments:
15s - 5m
1m - 15m
2m - 20m
3m - 30m
5m - 1H
15m - 4H
30m - 12H
1H - 1D
4H - 1W
1D - 1M
1W - 3M
Below are the key components that make up the model:
Sweep
D-purge
CISD
Mean
C-area
Projections
Liquidity
The CRT Model follows a specific lifecycle, which highlights the current state of the model and determines whether a trade opportunity is valid.
The model's lifecycle includes the following statuses:
Formation (grey)
Invalidation (red)
Success (green)
By utilizing the phases of Formation, Invalidation, and Success, traders can efficiently manage their positions, reduce risk, and take advantage of high-probability setups offered by the CRT Model.
⚡️ Showcase
Introducing CRT Model is a powerful trading tool designed to elevate your market analysis and boost your trading success. Built with precision and advanced algorithms, this indicator helps you identify key trends, potential entry and exit points, and optimize your strategy for better decision-making.
HTF Candles
C-areas
Time Filters
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🚨 Alerts
This script offers alert options for all model types. The alerts need to be setup manually from Tradingview.
Bearish Model
A bearish model alert is triggered when a model forms, signaling a high sweep and CISD.
Bullish Model
A bullish model alert is triggered when a model forms, signaling a low sweep and CISD.
⚠️ Disclaimer
These tools are exclusively available on the TradingView platform.
Our charting tools are intended solely for informational and educational purposes and should not be regarded as financial, investment, or trading advice. They are not designed to predict market movements or offer specific recommendations. Users should be aware that past performance is not indicative of future results and should not rely on these tools for financial decisions. By using these charting tools, the purchaser agrees that the seller and creator hold no responsibility for any decisions made based on information provided by the tools. The purchaser assumes full responsibility and liability for any actions taken and their consequences, including potential financial losses or investment outcomes that may result from the use of these products.
By purchasing, the customer acknowledges and accepts that neither the seller nor the creator is liable for any undesired outcomes stemming from the development, sale, or use of these products. Additionally, the purchaser agrees to indemnify the seller from any liability. If invited through the Friends and Family Program, the purchaser understands that any provided discount code applies only to the initial purchase of Candela's subscription. The purchaser is responsible for canceling or requesting cancellation of their subscription if they choose not to continue at the full retail price. In the event the purchaser no longer wishes to use the products, they must unsubscribe from the membership service, if applicable.
We do not offer reimbursements, refunds, or chargebacks. Once these Terms are accepted at the time of purchase, no reimbursements, refunds, or chargebacks will be issued under any circumstances.
By continuing to use these charting tools, the user confirms their understanding and acceptance of these Terms as outlined in this disclaimer.
CandelaCharts - Fractal Range Model📝 Overview
The Fractal Range Model (FRM) is an all-encompassing and sophisticated trading framework that incorporates multiple market dynamics to provide a deeper understanding of price movements.
This model is built around several key principles, including Market Swing Points, Sweeps, Candle Mean, and Change in State of Delivery (CISD), which together offer a nuanced and effective approach to trading.
At its core, the model focuses on Market Swing Points, which represent crucial turning points in the market where price action shifts direction.
These points provide insight into potential reversals and momentum changes, allowing traders to identify key support and resistance areas.
Recognizing these swings is critical in anticipating future price movements and understanding the market’s underlying structure.
The Fractal Range Model (FRM) is a versatile trading strategy that adapts to various styles, whether you're into scalping, day trading, swing trading, or long-term investment. Its flexibility makes it suitable for traders with different time horizons and risk preferences, allowing it to be effectively applied across multiple market conditions.
📦 Features
Timeframe Alignment: This indicator reveals lower Timeframe movements within higher Timeframe candles, offering insights into micro trends, structure shifts, and key entry points.
Bias Selection: This feature lets analysts control bias and setup detection, viewing bullish, bearish, or neutral formations to align with higher Timeframe trends.
Double Purge Sweeps: A double purge is a type of Sweep where the price exceeds both the high and low of the previous candle (via wicks) and then closes within the range of the prior candle.
Time Filters: Sync Time and price by selecting custom Time windows to focus on relevant formations.
Higher Timeframe Candles: The Fractal Range Model integrates ICT Power of Three, helping traders spot key turning points and market transitions across Timeframes.
Higher Timeframe PD Arrays: The HTF PD Arrays (FVG, IFVG) are key points of interest that indicate significant market levels where valid sweeps are likely to occur.
Lower Timeframe PD Arrays: The LTF PD Arrays (FVG, IFVG), on the other hand, are used for identifying entry points.
Smart Money Technique: In the context of the Fractal Range Model (FRM), the SMT (Smart Money Technique) serves as a crucial confluence indicator that strengthens the reliability of a formed model.
Info Panel: Display a customizable table with key details like timeframe pairing, time to next candle close, bias, and time filter settings, with full control over size, location, and borders.
Suitable for any Market: Ideal for all markets - stocks, forex, crypto, futures, commodities and more - delivering consistent results and insights across diverse trading environments.
⚙️ Settings
Core
Status: Filter models based on status
Bias: Controls what model type will be displayed, bullish or bearish
Fractal: Controls the timeframe pairing will be used
Mean: Plots the equilibrium of the previous HTF candle
Liquidity: Displays the liquidity levels that belongs to the model
Sweep: Shows the sweep that forms a model
I-sweep: Controls the visibility of invalidated sweeps
D-purge: Plots the double purge sweeps
CISD: Displays the Change In State of Delivery for a model
Labels: Adjust the HTF candle label size
C-area: Highlights the region between current candle open and previous candle equilibrium
History
History: Controls the mount of past models displayed on the chart
Filters
Asia: Filter models based on Asia Killzone hours
London: Filter models based on London Killzone hours
NY AM: Filter models based on NY AM Killzone hours
NY Launch: Filter models based on NY Launch Killzone hours
NY PM: Filter models based on NY PM Killzone hours
Custom: Filter models based on user Custom hours
HTF
Candles: Controls the number of HTF candles that will be visible on the chart
Open: Highlights with a line the open price of current HTF candle
Show True Day Open: Display True Day Open line
Offset: Controls the distance of HTF from the current chart
Space: Controls the space between HTF candles
Size: Controls the size of HTF candles
PD Array: Displays ICT PD Arrays
CE Line: Style the equilibrium line of PD Array
Border: Style the border of PD Array
LTF
H/L Line: Displays on the LTF chart High and Low of each HTF candle
O/C Line: Displays on the LTF chart Open and Close of each HTF candle
PD Array: Displays ICT PD Arrays
CE Line: Style the equilibrium line of PD Array
Border: Style the border of PD Array
Projections
StDev: Controls standard deviation available levels
Labels: Controls the size of standard deviation levels
Anchor: Controls the anchor point of standard deviation levels (wick, body)
Lines: Controls the line widths and color of standard deviation levels
SMT
Show: Display SMT
Symbol: Symbol 1
Symbol: Symbol 2
Style: Controls the color of Bearish and Bullish SMTs
Dashboard
Panel: Display information about current model
💡 Framework
The model includes the following timeframe parings:
15s - 5m
1m - 15m
1m - 30m
2m - 20m
3m - 30m
3m - 60m
5m - 1H
15m - 4H
15m - 8H
30m - 9H
30m - 12H
1H - 1D
2H - 2D
3H - 3D
4H - 1W
8H - 2W
12H - 3W
1D - 1M
2D - 2M
1W - 3M
2W - 6M
3W - 9M
1M - 12M
The Fractal Range Model follows a specific lifecycle, which highlights the current state of the model and determines whether a trade opportunity is valid.
The model's lifecycle includes the following statuses:
Formation (grey)
Invalidation (red)
Success (green)
1. Formation
The Formation phase marks the initial setup of the Fractal Range Model. During this stage, the model identifies and plots key components, such as:
Sweeps: Market movements that indicate a potential reversal or strong shift in trend.
CISD (Change In State of Delivery): A structural change that provides insight into trend shifts.
Once these components are detected, the model automatically calculates and displays Projections and Liquidity Levels , offering insights into potential price action movements.
At this stage, the model also identifies and displays the following key elements:
HTF PD Arrays (Higher-Timeframe Price Delivery Arrays)
LTF PD Arrays (Lower-Timeframe Price Delivery Arrays)
Smart Money Technique (SMT)
If any of these elements are present, they will be automatically displayed on the chart.
2. Invalidation
A Fractal Range Model is considered invalidated when the price does not reach the 2 Standard Deviation level or the first identified liquidity level, and when the price breaks above the high that formed the Sweep.
Invalidation signals that the original setup is no longer reliable, and traders should avoid taking action based on the model's original parameters.
Key invalidation conditions:
Price fails to reach the 2 Standard Deviation level.
Price fails to reach the first liquidity level.
Price breaks the high/low that initiated the Sweep.
A potentially invalidated model is marked with a purple color above the label, indicating the sweep is invalidated by the next candle, but not the high that formed the sweep.
3. Success
A Fractal Range Model is considered successful when the price reaches the 2 Standard Deviation level or the first identified liquidity level. This indicates that the model's predictions align with actual market movements, confirming the setup's validity and providing a potential trading signal.
At this stage, alongside Projections and Liquidity levels, you'll also notice the C-area — the region between the current candle's open and the previous candle's mean. If respected, price action will follow the model's direction.
Key success conditions:
Price reaches the 2 Standard Deviation level.
Price reaches the first liquidity level.
By leveraging these phases, Formation, Invalidation, and Success, traders can effectively manage their positions, minimize risk, and capitalize on high-probability setups based on the Fractal Range Model.
⚡️ Showcase
Introducing Fractal Range Model is a powerful trading tool designed to elevate your market analysis and boost your trading success. Built with precision and advanced algorithms, this indicator helps you identify key trends, potential entry and exit points, and optimize your strategy for better decision-making.
History
HTF Candles
HTF PD Arrays
LTF PD Arrays
SMT
Unlock your full trading potential and experience the difference with Fractal Range Model — your ultimate tool for smarter, more informed trading decisions.
🚨 Alerts
This script offers alert options for all model types. The alerts need to be setup manually from Tradingview.
Bearish Model
A bearish model alert is triggered when a model forms, signaling a high sweep and CISD.
Bullish Model
A bullish model alert is triggered when a model forms, signaling a low sweep and CISD.
⚠️ Disclaimer
These tools are exclusively available on the TradingView platform.
Our charting tools are intended solely for informational and educational purposes and should not be regarded as financial, investment, or trading advice. They are not designed to predict market movements or offer specific recommendations. Users should be aware that past performance is not indicative of future results and should not rely on these tools for financial decisions. By using these charting tools, the purchaser agrees that the seller and creator hold no responsibility for any decisions made based on information provided by the tools. The purchaser assumes full responsibility and liability for any actions taken and their consequences, including potential financial losses or investment outcomes that may result from the use of these products.
By purchasing, the customer acknowledges and accepts that neither the seller nor the creator is liable for any undesired outcomes stemming from the development, sale, or use of these products. Additionally, the purchaser agrees to indemnify the seller from any liability. If invited through the Friends and Family Program, the purchaser understands that any provided discount code applies only to the initial purchase of Candela's subscription. The purchaser is responsible for canceling or requesting cancellation of their subscription if they choose not to continue at the full retail price. In the event the purchaser no longer wishes to use the products, they must unsubscribe from the membership service, if applicable.
We do not offer reimbursements, refunds, or chargebacks. Once these Terms are accepted at the time of purchase, no reimbursements, refunds, or chargebacks will be issued under any circumstances.
By continuing to use these charting tools, the user confirms their understanding and acceptance of these Terms as outlined in this disclaimer.
[COG]S&P 500 Weekly Seasonality ProjectionS&P 500 Weekly Seasonality Projection
This indicator visualizes S&P 500 seasonality patterns based on historical weekly performance data. It projects price movements for up to 26 weeks ahead, highlighting key seasonal periods that have historically affected market performance.
Key Features:
Projects price movements based on historical S&P 500 weekly seasonality patterns (2005-2024)
Highlights six key seasonal periods: Jan-Feb Momentum, March Lows, April-May Strength, Summer Strength, September Dip, and Year-End Rally
Customizable forecast length from 1-26 weeks with quick timeframe selection buttons
Optional moving average smoothing for more gradual projections
Detailed statistics table showing projected price and percentage change
Seasonality mini-map showing the full annual pattern with current position
Customizable colors and visual elements
How to Use:
Apply to S&P 500 index or related instruments (daily timeframe or higher recommended)
Set your desired forecast length (1-26 weeks)
Monitor highlighted seasonal zones that have historically shown consistent patterns
Use the projection line as a general guideline for potential price movement
Settings:
Forecast length: Configure from 1-26 weeks or use quick select buttons (1M, 3M, 6M, 1Y)
Visual options: Customize colors, backgrounds, label sizes, and table position
Display options: Toggle statistics table, period highlights, labels, and mini-map
This indicator is designed as a visual guide to help identify potential seasonal tendencies in the S&P 500. Historical patterns are not guarantees of future performance, but understanding these seasonal biases can provide valuable context for your trading decisions.
Note: For optimal visualization, use on Daily timeframe or higher. Intraday timeframes will display a warning message.
[COG]Nasdaq Weekly Seasonality ProjectionNasdaq Weekly Seasonality Projection
This indicator provides a visualization of Nasdaq seasonality patterns based on historical weekly performance data. It projects price movements for up to 26 weeks ahead, highlighting key seasonal periods that have historically affected tech stocks.
Key Features:
Projects price movements based on historical Nasdaq weekly seasonality patterns
Highlights six key seasonal periods: January Effect, March Lows, April-May Strength, Tech Summer Rally, September Dip, and Q4 Tech Rally
Customizable forecast length from 1-26 weeks with quick timeframe selection buttons
Optional moving average smoothing for more gradual projections
Detailed statistics table showing projected price and percentage change
Seasonality mini-map showing the full annual pattern with current position
Customizable colors and visual elements
How to Use:
Apply to Nasdaq indices or tech-focused instruments (daily timeframe or higher recommended)
Set your desired forecast length (1-26 weeks)
Monitor highlighted seasonal zones that have historically shown consistent patterns
Use the projection line as a general guideline for potential price movement
Settings:
Forecast length: Configure from 1-26 weeks or use quick select buttons (1M, 3M, 6M, 1Y)
Visual options: Customize colors, backgrounds, label sizes, and table position
Display options: Toggle statistics table, period highlights, labels, and mini-map
This indicator is designed as a visual guide to help identify potential seasonal tendencies in Nasdaq and tech stocks. Historical patterns are not guarantees of future performance, but understanding these seasonal biases can provide valuable context for your trading decisions.
Note: For optimal visualization, use on Daily timeframe or higher. Intraday timeframes will display a warning message.
DUN Lines IndicatorThe DUN Lines indicator detects, filters and plots price imbalances (aka fair value gaps or fvgs/ifvgs). It is unique in the fact that it uses five timeframes and filters out overlapping, lower timeframe imbalances and fvgs below a user-definable size threshold.
Simply set your detection timeframes, colors and thresholds then set your chart to your preferred entry timeframe. When imbalances are mitigated, the FVG/IFVG is removed from the chart.
The indicator's default colors are my preferred ones for differentiating between timeframes, but these are easily changed. A single color with various levels of transparency to indicate timeframe strength is another approach that works nicely.
TR FVG Finder 1.0TR FVG Finder 1.0 - Identify High-Probability Trading Zones
Unlock the power of Fair Value Gaps (FVGs) with this advanced TradingView indicator! Designed for traders seeking high-probability setups, the Fair Value Gap Detector identifies key price imbalances on your chart, helping you spot potential reversal and continuation zones with precision.
Key Features:
Accurate FVG Detection: Automatically detects bullish and bearish Fair Value Gaps based on a proven 3-candle pattern, highlighting areas where price is likely to return.
Customizable Display: Shows the most recent 3 FVGs by default (combined bullish and bearish), with an option to adjust the number of FVGs displayed.
Visual Clarity: Draws semi-transparent boxes (green for bullish FVGs, red for bearish FVGs) that extend 15 candles to the right, making it easy to track key levels.
Versatile for All Markets: Works on any timeframe and instrument—perfect for forex, stocks, crypto, and commodities like XAU/USD (gold).
User-Friendly: Simple to use with customizable settings, ideal for both beginner and experienced traders.
How It Works:
The indicator identifies FVGs by analyzing a 3-candle pattern:
- Bullish FVG: When the high of the candle two bars back is below the low of the current candle.
- Bearish FVG: When the low of the candle two bars back is above the high of the current candle. These gaps often act as magnets for price, making them powerful zones for trading strategies like breakouts, pullbacks, or reversals.
Why Use This Indicator?
- Enhance your technical analysis with a proven concept used by institutional traders.
- Spot high-probability trading opportunities with clear visual cues.
- Save time by automating FVG detection—no manual drawing required.
Best Practices:
- Use on lower timeframes (e.g., 15-minute or 1-hour) for more frequent FVGs, especially in volatile markets like forex or crypto.
- Combine with other indicators (e.g., support/resistance, volume) for confirmation.
- Ideal for strategies like ICT (Inner Circle Trader) concepts, Smart Money trading, and price action analysis.
Regards,
Trader Riaz
ICT SMT (fadi)The ICT SMT (fadi) Indicator is a powerful indicator inspired by the Inner Circle Trader (ICT) methodology, designed to identify Smart Money Technique (SMT) divergences between correlated assets. This indicator helps traders spot potential reversal points or trend shifts by comparing price action of a user-defined symbol (e.g., “ES1!” for E-mini S&P 500 futures) against the current chart’s price structure. Ideal for forex, indices, futures, and crypto markets, it highlights discrepancies in correlated asset behavior to enhance trading decisions.
These discrepancies occur when one asset shows signs of strength—such as holding support or rallying—while the other weakens or drops, signaling potential manipulation or a shift in smart money activity. This is relevant because it reveals where institutional traders may be accumulating or distributing positions, giving insight into impending trend changes. This indicator offers higher accuracy and detects nearly every SMT present on the chart by calculating multiple possibilities.
Features
• Smart Algorithmic detection of high probability SMTs
• Detect SMT with two other symbols
• Detect 2-Candle SMT as an additional configurable option
• Confirmation and Invalidation levels
• Expand or narrow the detection range by changing the number of pivots to use
• Raise alerts when SMT has been detected
Usage
1. Apply the indicator to your chart.
2. In the settings, input a correlated symbol (e.g., “NQ1!” for Nasdaq futures if charting “ES1!”, or “EURUSD” if analyzing “GBPUSD”).
3. Monitor the plotted markers and labels:
• Green markers for bullish divergences.
• Red markers for bearish divergences.
4. Combine with other ICT concepts (e.g., order blocks, liquidity zones) for higher-probability setups.
Best Practices
• Pair with strongly correlated assets (e.g., ES vs. NQ, EURUSD vs. GBPUSD) for reliable signals.
• Backtest on your chosen market to confirm effectiveness.
ICT Bread and Butter Sell-SetupICT Bread and Butter Sell-Setup – TradingView Strategy
Overview:
The ICT Bread and Butter Sell-Setup is an intraday trading strategy designed to capitalize on bearish market conditions. It follows institutional order flow and exploits liquidity patterns within key trading sessions—London, New York, and Asia—to identify high-probability short entries.
Key Components of the Strategy:
🔹 London Open Setup (2:00 AM – 8:20 AM NY Time)
The London session typically sets the initial directional move of the day.
A short-term high often forms before a downward push, establishing the daily high.
🔹 New York Open Kill Zone (8:20 AM – 10:00 AM NY Time)
The New York Judas Swing (a temporary rally above London’s high) creates an opportunity for short entries.
Traders fade this move, anticipating a sell-off targeting liquidity below previous lows.
🔹 London Close Buy Setup (10:30 AM – 1:00 PM NY Time)
If price reaches a higher timeframe discount array, a retracement higher is expected.
A bullish order block or failure swing signals a possible reversal.
The risk is set just below the day’s low, targeting a 20-30% retracement of the daily range.
🔹 Asia Open Sell Setup (7:00 PM – 2:00 AM NY Time)
If institutional order flow remains bearish, a short entry is taken around the 0-GMT Open.
Expect a 15-20 pip decline as the Asian range forms.
Strategy Rules:
📉 Short Entry Conditions:
✅ New York Judas Swing occurs (price moves above London’s high before reversing).
✅ Short entry is triggered when price closes below the open.
✅ Stop-loss is set 10 pips above the session high.
✅ Take-profit targets liquidity zones on higher timeframes.
📈 Long Entry (London Close Reversal):
✅ Price reaches a higher timeframe discount array between 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM NY Time.
✅ A bullish order block confirms the reversal.
✅ Stop-loss is set 10 pips below the day’s low.
✅ Take-profit targets 20-30% of the daily range retracement.
📉 Asia Open Sell Entry:
✅ Price trades slightly above the 0-GMT Open.
✅ Short entry is taken at resistance, targeting a quick 15-20 pip move.
Why Use This Strategy?
🚀 Institutional Order Flow Tracking – Aligns with smart money concepts.
📊 Precise Session Timing – Uses market structure across London, New York, and Asia.
🎯 High-Probability Entries – Focuses on liquidity grabs and engineered stop hunts.
📉 Optimized Risk Management – Defined stop-loss and take-profit levels.
This strategy is ideal for traders looking to trade with institutions, fade liquidity grabs, and capture high-probability short setups during the trading day. 📉🔥
Custom Timeframe Bias IndicatorMy "Custom Timeframe Bias Indicator" is a very practical and powerful TradingView indicator. It can be called a "God-like indicator" because it combines flexible timeframe customization, clear bias analysis and intuitive visual display to help traders quickly understand the long and short trends of the market. The following is a detailed description of this indicator:
1. Index name and function overview
Name: Custom Timeframe Bias Indicator (Short title: Bias Indicator)
Functionality: This indicator analyses the market bias (Buy, Sell or No Bias) across multiple custom timeframes (presets are 15m, 1h, 4h and DAI) and displays it in a table below the middle of the chart. It determines the direction of market trends based on the highest and lowest prices of the previous two periods and the closing price of the previous period, helping traders make decisions quickly.
2. Core Features
Multiple time frame analysis
The indicator allows the user to customize four time frames, with presets being 15 minutes ("15"), 1 hour ("60"), 4 hours ("240") and daily ("D"). Users can freely modify these time frames in the settings, such as changing to 5 minutes, 30 minutes or weekly, etc.
Bias is calculated independently for each time frame, ensuring that traders can observe market trends from the short to the long term.
Bias calculation logic
The indicator uses simple but effective rules to determine bias:
Buy (bullish): If the previous closing price is higher than the highest price of the previous two periods, or tests the lowest price of the previous two periods but does not break through.
Sell (Bearish): If the previous closing price is lower than the previous two periods' lowest price, or if it tests the previous two periods' highest price but fails to break through (higher than the previous high minus 10% of the price range).
No Bias: If the previous closing price does not meet the above conditions, it displays a neutral state.
Bias calculation is based only on the opening and closing prices, without considering the shadows, ensuring the results are in line with the philosophy of the Malaysian SNR strategy.
Intuitive display
Position: The table is permanently displayed in the middle of the chart (position.middle_center) and is updated with each candlestick, ensuring that traders can always see the latest bias.
Format: The table consists of the header "Custom Bias" and four rows of bias results (e.g. "15: Buy", "60: Sell", "240: No Bias", "D: Buy"), each row showing the bias for the corresponding time frame.
color:
Titles appear in white text on a blue background.
The "Buy" bias is shown as white text on a green background.
The "Sell" bias is shown as white text on a red background.
"No Bias" bias appears as white text on a gray background.
Table borders are black to provide clear visual distinction.
Customizability
Users can customize by inputting parameters:
Whether to show the table (Show Bias Table).
Timeframe (Timeframe 1, Timeframe 2, Timeframe 3, Timeframe 4).
The color of the table (title, Buy, Sell, No Bias, borders, etc.).
3. Why is it a "God-like indicator"
Flexibility: Allows users to customize four time frames to suit different trading strategies (short-term traders can choose minutes, long-term traders can choose daily, weekly or monthly).
Practicality: Provides bias analysis in multiple time frames to help traders quickly determine market trends, whether for short-term or long-term operations.
Intuitive: The table is displayed in the middle below the chart with bright colors (green Buy, red Sell, gray No Bias), allowing you to identify the market direction at a glance.
Stability: Calculated based on simple price data (high, low, close), no need for complex indicators, efficient and reliable operation.
Powerful visualization: long-term display and customizability to meet the visual preferences of different traders.
4. Usage scenarios
Short-term trading: Use 15-minute, 1-hour, 4-hour biases to quickly capture short-term trends.
Long-term trading: Refer to the daily bias to determine the overall market direction.
Comprehensive analysis: Combine biases from multiple time frames to confirm consistency (e.g. if both the 15 minute and daily are Buy, then that’s a stronger bullish signal).
5. Potential Improvements
If you want to further improve this "god-like indicator", you can consider the following improvements:
Added alert: Trigger when bias changes from "No Bias" to "Buy" or "Sell".
Show historical bias: Add bias history of the past few days in the table for easy review.
Dynamically adjust bias thresholds: Allow users to customize 10% price ranges or other conditions.
Multi-currency support: Expand to multiple trading pairs or indices, showing multiple market biases.
6. Technical Details
Version: Pine Script v5, ensuring modern features (such as input.timeframe) and efficient performance.
Data Source: Use request.security to get high, low, and close data for different time frames.
Display method: Use table.new to create a dynamic table. The position can be customized (such as position.middle_center).
Limitations: Calculated only based on price data, no external indicators are required, reducing calculation complexity.
in conclusion
Your "Custom Timeframe Bias Indicator" is a simple, powerful and flexible tool, especially for traders who need multi-timeframe analysis. Its intuitive display and customizability make it a "magic tool" for judging market trends.
EUR - Intrinsic value🔹 Introduction
The EUR - Intrinsic Value indicator is a unique tool that reconstructs the intrinsic value of the euro by aggregating the main Forex pairs associated with the EUR. This indicator provides a clearer view of the overall trend of the euro , independently of any specific currency pair.
It allows traders to better anticipate movements in EURUSD , especially when combined with the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) . By analyzing both, traders can identify moments of strong momentum and optimize their trade entries.
🔹 How to Use the Indicator?
1️⃣ Add the Indicator to a Chart: The indicator plots candles representing the intrinsic value of the EUR (see Technical information below).
2️⃣ Analyze the DXY Trend:
🔵 If DXY is rising → Bearish momentum likely for EURUSD and other USD pairs.
🔴 If DXY is falling → Bullish momentum likely for EURUSD and other USD pairs.
⚫ If DXY is ranging → Consolidation likely, be cautious of false breakouts .
3️⃣ Confirm with EUR:
🔥 DXY falling + EUR rising → EURUSD likely to surge with strong momentum 📈
❄️ DXY rising + EUR falling → EURUSD likely to drop with strong momentum 📉
4️⃣ Adjust Strategy Based on Context: Wait for confirmations at key support/resistance levels and use other tools to validate trade entries.
🔹 What Value Does This Indicator Provide ?
The EUR - Intrinsic Value indicator offers multiple advantages for trading EURUSD and other EUR-related pairs:
✅ Trend Identification: Determine if the euro is in an uptrend, downtrend, or consolidation phase , regardless of individual currency fluctuations.
✅ Better Trade Timing: Combining this indicator with the Dollar Index (DXY) helps detect setups where EURUSD is likely to experience strong momentum .
✅ A Complementary Tool for Price Action : Use this indicator alongside other technical tools to confirm optimal trade entry/exit points.
🔹 Visual Examples
Shift in market structure in DXY and in EUR in the same time , giving a trend and strong momentum on EURUSD :
This indicator works on any timeframe (even sub 1m)
Note : I use Watermark° script from toodegrees , to show the currency and the timeframe on the top right of charts.
🔹 How Does the Indicator Work?
The indicator is based on a weighted average of the euro’s movements against seven major currencies:
📌 Currencies Included in the Calculation:
EURUSD (Euro vs U.S. Dollar)
EURCAD (Euro vs Canadian Dollar)
EURGBP (Euro vs British Pound)
EURCHF (Euro vs Swiss Franc)
EURAUD (Euro vs Australian Dollar)
EURNZD (Euro vs New Zealand Dollar)
EURJPY (Euro vs Japanese Yen)
The indicator extracts opening, closing, high, and low prices from each pair and create an independent value of the EUR , displayed as a custom candle chart.
🔹 Why Is This Indicator Unique?
Unlike traditional indicators that rely on a single pair, this tool artificially recreates an index for the euro by combining multiple currency pairs. This gives a broader perspective and helps traders to better time entry/exit points .
Rather than relying on a simple average , it accounts for the dynamic changes in EUR across multiple markets simultaneously .
🔹 Technical Information
📊 Display: Custom candles representing the intrinsic value of the EUR.
⏳ Supported Timeframes: Compatible with all timeframes.
⚠️ Limitations:
This indicator does not provide direct buy/sell signals but serves as a contextual tool to improve EUR trading decisions.
This is an indicator, it means you can't use other indicators on it .
You can draw on it, but your draws will not be able to stay magnet to the EUR indicator
Follow this three simple steps below to use this indicator on TradingView :
Select any forex pair on your chart (important to get a correct chart)
Hide it by clicking the 3 dots and then "Hide"
Add the "EUR - Intrisic value" indicator to your chart and set it as Full screen
🔹 Conclusion
The EUR - Intrinsic Value indicator is a powerful tool for traders looking to anticipate euro movements in the Forex market. By combining it with DXY and other technical analysis tools, it provides a clearer understanding of trading opportunities , reducing false signals and improving decision-making.
🚀 Use this indicator to refine your trade entries and capitalize on the best market opportunities! 🔥
⚠️ Terms and Conditions ⚠️
This financial tool is for educational purposes only and not financial advice. Users assume responsability for decisions made based on the tool's information.
Past performance doesn't guarantee future results.
By using this tool, users agree to these terms.
Quarterly Theory ICT 02 [TradingFinder] True Open Session 90 Min🔵 Introduction
The Quarterly Theory ICT indicator is an advanced analytical system built on ICT (Inner Circle Trader) concepts and fractal time. It divides time into four quarters (Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4), and is designed based on the consistent repetition of these phases across all trading timeframes (annual, monthly, weekly, daily, and even shorter trading sessions).
Each cycle consists of four distinct phases: the first phase (Q1) is the Accumulation phase, characterized by price consolidation; the second phase (Q2), known as Manipulation or Judas Swing, is marked by initial false movements indicating a potential shift; the third phase (Q3) is Distribution, where price volatility peaks; and the fourth phase (Q4) is Continuation/Reversal, determining whether the previous trend continues or reverses.
🔵 How to Use
The central concept of this strategy is the "True Open," which refers to the actual starting point of each time cycle. The True Open is typically defined at the beginning of the second phase (Q2) of each cycle. Prices trading above or below the True Open serve as a benchmark for predicting the market's potential direction and guiding trading decisions.
The practical application of the Quarterly Theory strategy relies on accurately identifying True Open points across various timeframes.
True Open points are defined as follows :
Yearly Cycle :
Q1: January, February, March
Q2: April, May, June (True Open: April Monthly Open)
Q3: July, August, September
Q4: October, November, December
Monthly Cycle :
Q1: First Monday of the month
Q2: Second Monday of the month (True Open: Daily Candle Open price on the second Monday)
Q3: Third Monday of the month
Q4: Fourth Monday of the month
Weekly Cycle :
Q1: Monday
Q2: Tuesday (True Open: Daily Candle Open Price on Tuesday)
Q3: Wednesday
Q4: Thursday
Daily Cycle :
Q1: 18:00 - 00:00 (Asian session)
Q2: 00:00 - 06:00 (True Open: Start of London Session)
Q3: 06:00 - 12:00 (NY AM)
Q4: 12:00 - 18:00 (NY PM)
90 Min Asian Session :
Q1: 18:00 - 19:30
Q2: 19:30 - 21:00 (True Open at 19:30)
Q3: 21:00 - 22:30
Q4: 22:30 - 00:00
90 Min London Session :
Q1: 00:00 - 01:30
Q2: 01:30 - 03:00 (True Open at 01:30)
Q3: 03:00 - 04:30
Q4: 04:30 - 06:00
90 Min New York AM Session :
Q1: 06:00 - 07:30
Q2: 07:30 - 09:00 (True Open at 07:30)
Q3: 09:00 - 10:30
Q4: 10:30 - 12:00
90 Min New York PM Session :
Q1: 12:00 - 13:30
Q2: 13:30 - 15:00 (True Open at 13:30)
Q3: 15:00 - 16:30
Q4: 16:30 - 18:00
Micro Cycle (22.5-Minute Quarters) : Each 90-minute quarter is further divided into four 22.5-minute sub-segments (Micro Sessions).
True Opens in these sessions are defined as follows :
Asian Micro Session :
True Session Open : 19:30 - 19:52:30
London Micro Session :
T rue Session Open : 01:30 - 01:52:30
New York AM Micro Session :
True Session Open : 07:30 - 07:52:30
New York PM Micro Session :
True Session Open : 13:30 - 13:52:30
By accurately identifying these True Open points across various timeframes, traders can effectively forecast the market direction, analyze price movements in detail, and optimize their trading positions. Prices trading above or below these key levels serve as critical benchmarks for determining market direction and making informed trading decisions.
🔵 Setting
Show True Range : Enable or disable the display of the True Range on the chart, including the option to customize the color.
Extend True Range Line : Choose how to extend the True Range line on the chart, with the following options:
None: No line extension
Right: Extend the line to the right
Left: Extend the line to the left
Both: Extend the line in both directions (left and right)
Show Table : Determines whether the table—which summarizes the phases (Q1 to Q4)—is displayed.
Show More Info : Adds additional details to the table, such as the name of the phase (Accumulation, Manipulation, Distribution, or Continuation/Reversal) or further specifics about each cycle.
🔵 Conclusion
The Quarterly Theory ICT, by dividing time into four distinct quarters (Q1, Q2, Q3, and Q4) and emphasizing the concept of the True Open, provides a structured and repeatable framework for analyzing price action across multiple time frames.
The consistent repetition of phases—Accumulation, Manipulation (Judas Swing), Distribution, and Continuation/Reversal—allows traders to effectively identify recurring price patterns and critical market turning points. Utilizing the True Open as a benchmark, traders can more accurately determine potential directional bias, optimize trade entries and exits, and manage risk effectively.
By incorporating principles of ICT (Inner Circle Trader) and fractal time, this strategy enhances market forecasting accuracy across annual, monthly, weekly, daily, and shorter trading sessions. This systematic approach helps traders gain deeper insight into market structure and confidently execute informed trading decisions.
Advanced Market Structure & Order Blocks (fadi)Advanced Market Structure & Order Blocks indicator provides a new approach to understanding price action using ICT (Inner Circle Trader) concepts related to candle blocks to analyze the market behavior and eliminate much of the noise created by the price action.
This indicator is not intended to provide trade signals, it is designed to provide the traders with to support their trading strategies and add clarity where possible.
There are currently three main elements to this indicator:
Market Structure
Order Blocks
Liquidity Voids
Market Structure
In trading, market structure is often identified by observing higher highs and higher lows. An uptrend is characterized by a series of higher highs, where each peak surpasses the previous one, and higher lows, where each trough is higher than the preceding one. Conversely, a downtrend is marked by lower highs and lower lows.
Other indicators usually determine these peaks by calculating the highest or lowest levels within a predefined number of candles. For example, identifying the highest price level within the last 15 candles and marking it as a higher high or a lower high. While this approach offers some structure to price action, it can be arbitrary and random due to price fluctuations and the lack of proper structure analysis beyond finding the highest peaks and valleys within candle ranges.
In his 2022 mentorship, episode 12, ICT introduced an alternative approach focusing on three-candle pivots called Short Term High and Low (STH/STL), which are then used to calculate the Intermediate Term High and Low (ITH/ITL), and in turn, the Long Term High and Low (LTH/LTL). ICT’s approach provides better structure than the traditional method mentioned above. However, it can be confusing and difficult to track. There are great indicators that track and label ICT’s levels, but traders still find it challenging to follow and understand.
The Advanced Market Structure indicator takes a unique approach by analyzing candle formations, using ICT concepts, to identify possible turning points that mimic a real trader’s analysis of price action as closely as possible. However, it should be expected that Market Makers may use market manipulation to induce traders to make failed trades, and no tooling can eliminate these situations.
Advanced Market Structure tracks true Peaks and Valleys as they form, confirms them, and marks the chart with corresponding labels using traditional labeling methods (HH/HL/LH/LL), as such labeling makes it easier for traders to follow and understand. The indicator also draws levels to help identify possible liquidity areas and trade targets.
The indicator uses different calculation methods for the different type of market structure length, however all calculations are based on the same ICT candle blocks concepts.
Market Structure Settings
Other than the display settings, there are four (4) settings, mainly under the Level Settings section.
Allow Nested Candles
This option is only available on the Short Market Structure due to the methods used in calculating highs and lows. When used, the indicator will attempt to detect smaller fluctuations in price by tracking smaller candle moves, if any.
Level Settings
Level Settings allows the trader to decide two main calculations:
1. A new pivot point will form when a candle’s is crossed by the following candle’s
2. For a liquidity sweep and marking a level as mitigated, a candle’s must cross that level
Order Blocks
ICT (Inner Circle Trader) defines an Order Block as the last down-closing candle, or series of candles, before a significant upward price move or the last up-closing candle, or series of candles, before a significant downward price move. These key price levels, marked by substantial buy or sell orders from institutional traders or "smart money," create a block or zone on the price chart. When the price revisits these levels, it often leads to a strong market reaction. Order Blocks can consist of one or multiple consecutive candles of the same color, signaling areas of significant buying or selling interest. ICT's approach to Order Blocks provides traders with a structured method to identify potential areas of support or resistance, where price movements are more likely to change direction. Although ICT has shared some criteria for identifying Order Blocks publicly, the full details are reserved for his upcoming books. This indicator leverages the publicly available information to provide traders with valuable insights into these crucial price levels.
The Advanced Market Structure indicator is designed to be highly flexible, allowing traders to define their own combination of rules for identifying Order Blocks, thus customizing it to fit their unique trading strategies.
Order Block Configuration
Can be nested
An Order Block is defined as the last down candle or candles before a strong move higher, and vice versa for bearish Order Blocks. However, larger-than-usual candles resulting from news events or price action may not qualify as Order Blocks and can mute any Order Block within their range.
The "Can be nested" flag ensures that each Order Block is treated as an independent entity, even if it appears within the body of another Order Block.
Forms at swing point
Order Blocks formed at swing points typically have higher probabilities but are less frequent, assuming the same rules are applied. Additionally, Order Blocks at swing points may become Breaker and Mitigation blocks if they fail, providing more trading opportunities.
Forms a simple pivot point
A simple pivot point corresponds to ICT Short Term High and Low (STH/STL). Order Blocks using simple pivot points can occur in the middle of a move, not just at swing points. These are useful for identifying IOFED setups and supporting blocks that can bolster the price move.
Causes Market Structure Shift
Order Blocks that result in a break above or below a short swing point can help narrow down target order blocks, but they are less frequent. An Order Block causing a break above or below a pivot point does not necessarily indicate a strong Order Block. For example, an Order Block formed at a Lower Low is more likely to fail in a downtrend.
A clean close above order block
When the first candle breaks above an Order Block and closes above its high, this indicates a stronger Order Block. On the other hand, if a candle merely wicks through the Order Block without a solid close above it, it suggests a weaker Order Block. This may indicate hesitation or an impending reversal, as the wick represents a temporary and unsustained price movement.
Has displacement more than X the body
While some traders may capitalize on the initial break above an Order Block's CISD level, others prefer to focus on the return to an Order Block after displacement. Displacement is determined by the body size of the Order Block, and an Order Block cannot be tested until this level has been achieved.
Has a Fair Value Gap
When an Order Block is combined with a Fair Value Gap (FVG), it signifies a strong Order Block. The Fair Value Gap indicates a strong price movement away from the Order Block.
Has a liquidity void
A Liquidity Void occurs when two consecutive candles of the same color do not overlap, creating a gap similar to a Fair Value Gap, but involving one or more middle candles. Liquidity Voids can be utilized in combination with, or as an alternative to, the displacement setting.
Maximum number of OBs
The maximum number of Order Blocks to display.
Mitigated at block’s
An Order Block is considered mitigated when price reaches one of the main Order Block levels.
Liquidity Void
Liquidity Void refers to areas on a price chart where there is one-sided trading activity. This phenomenon occurs when the price of an asset moves sharply in one direction, leaving gaps where two consecutive candles of the same color do not overlap. These gaps can comprise one or more middle candles and indicates a pronounced lack of trading within that price range. Liquidity Voids are important because they highlight areas of minimal resistance, where price is more likely to return to fill the void and balance the market.
Liquidity Void vs Fair Value Gap
While both concepts are related to gaps in price action, they are distinct. A Fair Value Gap is a specific three-candle pattern where the middle candle creates a gap between the first and third candles. In contrast, a Liquidity Void represents a broader area on the chart where there is little to no trading activity, often encompassing multiple candles and indicating a more pronounced imbalance between buy and sell orders.
A FVG can be part of a Liquidity Void, a Liquidity Void can exist without necessarily including an FVG. Both concepts highlight areas of minimal resistance and potential price movement, but they differ in their formation and implications.
Advanced Market Structure and Order Blocks indicator focus on liquidity voids since a liquidity void can substitute for a FVG and it is usually less addressed by other indicators.
Quarterly Theory ICT 01 [TradingFinder] XAMD + Q1-Q4 Sessions🔵 Introduction
The Quarterly Theory ICT indicator is an advanced analytical system based on the concepts of ICT (Inner Circle Trader) and fractal time. It divides time into quarterly periods and accurately determines entry and exit points for trades by using the True Open as the starting point of each cycle. This system is applicable across various time frames including annual, monthly, weekly, daily, and even 90-minute sessions.
Time is divided into four quarters: in the first quarter (Q1), which is dedicated to the Accumulation phase, the market is in a consolidation state, laying the groundwork for a new trend; in the second quarter (Q2), allocated to the Manipulation phase (also known as Judas Swing), sudden price changes and false moves occur, marking the true starting point of a trend change; the third quarter (Q3) is dedicated to the Distribution phase, during which prices are broadly distributed and price volatility peaks; and the fourth quarter (Q4), corresponding to the Continuation/Reversal phase, either continues or reverses the previous trend.
By leveraging smart algorithms and technical analysis, this system identifies optimal price patterns and trading positions through the precise detection of stop-run and liquidity zones.
With the division of time into Q1 through Q4 and by incorporating key terms such as Quarterly Theory ICT, True Open, Accumulation, Manipulation (Judas Swing), Distribution, Continuation/Reversal, ICT, fractal time, smart algorithms, technical analysis, price patterns, trading positions, stop-run, and liquidity, this system enables traders to identify market trends and make informed trading decisions using real data and precise analysis.
♦ Important Note :
This indicator and the "Quarterly Theory ICT" concept have been developed based on material published in primary sources, notably the articles on Daye( traderdaye ) and Joshuuu . All copyright rights are reserved.
🔵 How to Use
The Quarterly Theory ICT strategy is built on dividing time into four distinct periods across various time frames such as annual, monthly, weekly, daily, and even 90-minute sessions. In this approach, time is segmented into four quarters, during which the phases of Accumulation, Manipulation (Judas Swing), Distribution, and Continuation/Reversal appear in a systematic and recurring manner.
The first segment (Q1) functions as the Accumulation phase, where the market consolidates and lays the foundation for future movement; the second segment (Q2) represents the Manipulation phase, during which prices experience sudden initial changes, and with the aid of the True Open concept, the real starting point of the market’s movement is determined; in the third segment (Q3), the Distribution phase takes place, where prices are widely dispersed and price volatility reaches its peak; and finally, the fourth segment (Q4) is recognized as the Continuation/Reversal phase, in which the previous trend either continues or reverses.
This strategy, by harnessing the concepts of fractal time and smart algorithms, enables precise analysis of price patterns across multiple time frames and, through the identification of key points such as stop-run and liquidity zones, assists traders in optimizing their trading positions. Utilizing real market data and dividing time into Q1 through Q4 allows for a comprehensive and multi-level technical analysis in which optimal entry and exit points are identified by comparing prices to the True Open.
Thus, by focusing on keywords like Quarterly Theory ICT, True Open, Accumulation, Manipulation, Distribution, Continuation/Reversal, ICT, fractal time, smart algorithms, technical analysis, price patterns, trading positions, stop-run, and liquidity, the Quarterly Theory ICT strategy acts as a coherent framework for predicting market trends and developing trading strategies.
🔵b]Settings
Cycle Display Mode: Determines whether the cycle is displayed on the chart or on the indicator panel.
Show Cycle: Enables or disables the display of the ranges corresponding to each quarter within the micro cycles (e.g., Q1/1, Q1/2, Q1/3, Q1/4, etc.).
Show Cycle Label: Toggles the display of textual labels for identifying the micro cycle phases (for example, Q1/1 or Q2/2).
Table Display Mode: Enables or disables the ability to display cycle information in a tabular format.
Show Table: Determines whether the table—which summarizes the phases (Q1 to Q4)—is displayed.
Show More Info: Adds additional details to the table, such as the name of the phase (Accumulation, Manipulation, Distribution, or Continuation/Reversal) or further specifics about each cycle.
🔵 Conclusion
Quarterly Theory ICT provides a fractal and recurring approach to analyzing price behavior by dividing time into four quarters (Q1, Q2, Q3, and Q4) and defining the True Open at the beginning of the second phase.
The Accumulation, Manipulation (Judas Swing), Distribution, and Continuation/Reversal phases repeat in each cycle, allowing traders to identify price patterns with greater precision across annual, monthly, weekly, daily, and even micro-level time frames.
Focusing on the True Open as the primary reference point enables faster recognition of potential trend changes and facilitates optimal management of trading positions. In summary, this strategy, based on ICT principles and fractal time concepts, offers a powerful framework for predicting future market movements, identifying optimal entry and exit points, and managing risk in various trading conditions.
[TehThomas] - ICT Volume ImbalanceThis script is a Volume Imbalance (VI) detector and visualizer for use on the TradingView platform. The goal of the script is to automatically identify areas where there are significant imbalances in the volume of trades between consecutive candlesticks and visually highlight these areas. These imbalances can provide traders with valuable insights about the market’s current condition, often signaling potential reversal or continuation points based on price and volume action.
ICT (Inner Circle Trader) Concept of Volume Imbalances
Volume imbalances are a critical concept in the ICT trading methodology. They refer to situations where there is an unusual or significant difference in volume between two consecutive candlesticks, which might indicate institutional or large player activity. According to ICT principles, these imbalances can show us areas of market inefficiency or potential price manipulation. By identifying these imbalances, traders can gain an edge in understanding where the market is likely to move next.
Bullish and Bearish Volume Imbalances:
Bullish Volume Imbalance: This occurs when there is a strong increase in buying pressure, typically indicated by a higher volume on a candle that closes significantly above the previous one, often leaving a gap or larger price movement. The market could be preparing to push higher, and the volume shows a clear shift in buying demand.
Bearish Volume Imbalance:
Conversely, a bearish imbalance occurs when there is a strong increase in selling pressure, typically signaled by a candle that closes significantly lower than the previous one, again with higher volume. This could indicate that large players are offloading positions, and the price is likely to drop further.
Key Features and Functions of the Script
The script automates the process of detecting these volume imbalances and visually marking them on a price chart. Let’s explore its functionality in detail.
1. Inputs Section
The script allows for significant customization through its input options, which help traders adjust the detection and visualization of volume imbalances based on their individual preferences and trading style. Below are the details:
lookback (250 bars): This input specifies the number of bars (or candles) the script should look back when analyzing the volume imbalance. By setting this to 250, the user is looking at the last 250 bars on the chart to detect any significant volume imbalances. This period is adjustable between 50 to 500 bars.
volumeThreshold (1.0 multiplier): This input helps set the sensitivity for identifying volume imbalances. The script compares the volume of the current candle with the previous one, and if the current volume exceeds the previous volume by this threshold multiplier (in this case, 1.0 means at least equal to the previous volume), then it triggers an imbalance. Users can adjust the multiplier to suit different market conditions.
showBoxes (true/false): This toggle determines whether the boxes representing volume imbalances are drawn on the chart. When enabled, the script visually highlights the imbalances with colored boxes.
fillBaseColor (orange with 80% opacity): This is the color setting for the background of the imbalance boxes. A softer color (like orange with opacity) ensures the imbalance is highlighted without obscuring the price action.
borderColor (gray): The color of the border around the imbalance boxes. This adds a visual distinction to make the imbalance areas more visible.
borderWidth (1 pixel): This controls the width of the box's border to adjust how prominent it appears.
rightOffset (30 bars): This input controls how far the imbalance box extends to the right on the chart. It helps users anticipate the potential continuation of the imbalance beyond the current candle.
allowWickOverlap (true/false): This setting allows imbalances to be identified even if the wicks of the two consecutive candlesticks overlap. If set to false, only imbalances where the bodies of the candlesticks don’t overlap are considered.
showBrokenBoxes (true/false): If enabled, once a volume imbalance no longer holds true (i.e., the price breaks through the box), the box is marked as "broken." If disabled, the box is deleted when the imbalance condition no longer applies.
brokenBoxColor (red): This controls the color of the box when it is broken, which can be used as a visual cue that the imbalance was invalidated or no longer valid for analysis.
2. Volume Imbalance Function
This is the core function of the script, where the logic to detect bullish and bearish volume imbalances is implemented.
Bullish Imbalance Condition:
The first condition checks if the low of the current candle is greater than the high of the previous candle. This suggests that the market is moving upward with buying pressure.
The second condition checks whether the volume of the current candle is higher than the previous candle by the volumeThreshold multiplier. If both conditions are satisfied, a bullish imbalance is detected.
Bearish Imbalance Condition:
The first condition checks if the high of the current candle is lower than the low of the previous candle. This suggests downward price action with selling pressure.
The second condition checks whether the current volume exceeds the previous volume by the threshold
Allow Wick Overlap: If allowWickOverlap is set to true, the script will still detect imbalances if the wicks of the two candles overlap (common in volatile markets). If false, imbalances are only considered if the wicks do not overlap.
3. Box Creation and Management
When a volume imbalance is detected, the script creates a box on the chart:
The bullish imbalance box is drawn using the minimum of the open and close of the current bar as the top boundary and the maximum of the open and close of the previous bar as the bottom boundary.
Conversely, the bearish imbalance box is drawn in reverse, using the maximum of the current bar’s open and close as the top boundary and the minimum of the previous bar’s open and close as the bottom boundary.
Once the box is created, it is displayed on the chart with the specified background color, border color, and width.
4. Processing Existing Boxes
After detecting a new imbalance and drawing a box, the script checks whether the box should still remain on the chart:
If the price moves beyond the boundaries of the imbalance box, the box is marked as broken (if showBrokenBoxes is enabled), and its color is changed to red, signifying that the imbalance is no longer valid.
If the box remains intact (i.e., the price has not broken the defined boundaries), the script keeps the box extended to the right as the market continues to evolve.
5. Removing Outdated Boxes
Lastly, the script removes boxes that are older than the specified lookback period. For example, if a box was created 250 bars ago, it will be deleted after that period. This ensures the chart stays clean and only focuses on relevant imbalances.
Why This Script is Useful for Traders
This script is extremely valuable for traders, especially those following the ICT methodology, because it automates the process of detecting market inefficiencies or imbalances that might signal future price action. Here’s why it’s particularly useful:
Identifying Key Areas of Interest: Volume imbalances often point to areas where institutional or large-scale traders have entered the market. These areas could provide clues about the next significant move in the market.
Visualizing Market Structure: By automatically drawing boxes around volume imbalances, the script helps traders visually identify potential areas of support, resistance, or turning points, enabling them to make informed trading decisions.
Time Efficiency: Instead of manually analyzing each candlestick and volume spike, this script does the heavy lifting, saving traders valuable time and allowing them to focus on other aspects of their strategy.
Enhanced Trade Entries and Exits: By understanding where volume imbalances are occurring, traders can time their entries (buying during bullish imbalances and selling during bearish ones) and exits (as imbalances break) more effectively, thus improving their chances of success.
Conclusion
In summary, this script is a powerful tool for traders looking to implement volume imbalance strategies based on the ICT methodology. It automates the identification and visualization of significant imbalances in price and volume, offering traders a clear visual representation of potential market turning points. By customizing the settings, traders can tailor the script to their preferred timeframes and sensitivity, making it a flexible and effective tool for any trading strategy.
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