9 EMA Trend-Flow StrategyThis strategy avoids trading inside the noise and waits for Bitcoin to "coil up" before exploding.
1. Chart Setup
Timeframe: 5 Minutes
Bollinger Bands: Length 20, Standard Deviation 2 (Default).
RSI (Relative Strength Index): Length 14.
EMA (Exponential Moving Average): Length 200 (Trend Filter).
2. The Rules
Long Setup (Buy)
The Trend Filter: Price must be above the 200 EMA.
The Squeeze: The Bollinger Bands must visually contract (narrow), indicating volatility is dying down.
The Trigger: A 5m candle closes strongly above the Upper Bollinger Band.
Confirmation: RSI must be rising and above 50 (but ideally not yet "pegged" at 90+).
Short Setup (Sell)
The Trend Filter: Price must be below the 200 EMA.
The Squeeze: The Bollinger Bands contract.
The Trigger: A 5m candle closes strongly below the Lower Bollinger Band.
Confirmation: RSI must be falling and below 50.
Execution Guide
Entry Technique
Don't enter immediately when the candle touches the band. Wait for the candle close.
Why? Bitcoin frequently "wicks" through bands to trap traders (fakeouts) before reversing. A solid close outside the band confirms momentum.
Exit Strategy (Take Profit)
Target 1 (Conservative): Close 50% of the position when price expands to a fixed risk-reward ratio (e.g., 1.5R).
Target 2 (Runner): Keep the remaining position open as long as price "walks the band" (stays outside or touching the outer band). Close the rest when a candle finally closes back inside the Bollinger Bands.
Stop Loss
Placement: Place your Stop Loss (SL) slightly below the Middle Band (the 20 SMA) at the time of entry.
Trailing: As the price moves in your favor, move your SL to trail the Middle Band.
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Position Calculator---
# Position Calculator
Calculates the optimal position size with a fixed profit/loss ratio based on opening, stop-loss, and take-profit levels. Determines the direction of the position based on the opening and stop-loss settings.
Initial use requires manual setting of opening, take-profit, and stop-loss. Afterward, you can manually drag the price line to set values and the system will automatically calculate position information.
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# 仓位计算器
通过开仓、止损、止盈计算固定盈亏比适合的开仓数量，根据开仓和止损判断开仓方向。
首次使用需要手动设置开仓、止盈、止损，之后可以手动拖拽价格线设置值然后自动计算仓位信息。
Market Efficiency Ratio [Interakktive]The Market Efficiency Ratio decomposes price movement into two components: net progress vs wasted movement. This tool exposes the underlying math that most traders never see, helping you understand when price is moving efficiently versus chopping sideways.
Unlike simple trend indicators, this shows you WHY price movement matters — not just whether it's up or down, but how much of that movement was useful directional progress versus noisy oscillation.
█ WHAT IT DOES
• Calculates Efficiency Ratio (0–1 or 0–100) measuring directional progress
• Exposes Net Displacement (how far price actually moved)
• Exposes Path Length (total distance price traveled)
• Calculates Chop Cost (wasted movement)
• Visual zones for high/mid/low efficiency states
█ WHAT IT DOES NOT DO
• NO signals, NO entries/exits, NO buy/sell
• NO performance claims
• NO predictions — purely diagnostic
• This is a tool for understanding price behavior
█ HOW IT WORKS
The efficiency ratio answers one question: "Of all the movement price made, how much was useful progress?"
🔹 THE MATH
Over a lookback period of N bars:
Net Displacement = |Close - Close |
Path Length = Σ |Close - Close | for all bars
Efficiency Ratio = Net Displacement / Path Length
🔹 INTERPRETATION
• Efficiency = 1.0 (100%): Price moved in a straight line — every tick was progress
• Efficiency = 0.5 (50%): Half the movement was wasted in back-and-forth chop
• Efficiency = 0.0 (0%): Price ended exactly where it started — all movement was noise
🔹 CHOP COST
This is the "wasted movement" — how much price traveled without making progress:
Chop Cost = Path Length - Net Displacement
Chop % = Chop Cost / Path Length
High chop cost means lots of effort for little result — a warning sign for trend traders.
█ VISUAL GUIDE
Three efficiency zones:
• GREEN (≥70): High efficiency — strong directional movement
• YELLOW (30-70): Mixed efficiency — some progress, some chop
• RED (<30): Low efficiency — mostly noise, little progress
█ INPUTS
Lookback Length (default: 14)
Number of bars to calculate efficiency over. Higher values produce smoother readings but respond slower to changes.
Smoothing Length (default: 5)
EMA smoothing applied to the output. Reduces noise in the efficiency reading.
Apply Smoothing (default: true)
Toggle EMA smoothing on/off.
Scale Mode (default: 0–100)
Display as percentage (0-100) or decimal ratio (0-1).
Show Reference Bands (default: true)
Display the high/low efficiency threshold lines.
Low/High Efficiency Level (default: 30/70)
Thresholds for classifying efficiency zones.
Overlay Effect (default: None)
• None: No overlay
• Background Tint: Subtle chart background color in high/low zones
• Bar Highlight: Color bars during low efficiency periods
Show Data Window Values (default: true)
Export all raw values (Net Displacement, Path Length, Efficiency, Chop Cost, Chop %) to the data window for analysis.
█ USE CASES
This indicator helps traders understand:
• Why some trends are "clean" and others are "messy"
• When price is consolidating vs trending (without using volume)
• The relationship between movement and progress
• Why high-chop environments are difficult to trade
This is the foundational concept behind more advanced regime detection systems.
█ SUITABLE MARKETS
Works on: Stocks, Futures, Forex, Crypto
Timeframes: All timeframes
Note: This is a price-only indicator — no volume required
█ DISCLAIMER
This indicator is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute financial advice. It does not generate trading signals. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own analysis.
ORB Breakout & RetestORB Breakout & Breakdown Indicator - Complete Opening Range Strategy
Description :
The ORB (Opening Range Breakout) Breakout & Retest Indicator is a simple tool designed to identify opening range breakouts and breakdowns with retest confirmation. This indicator works on ANY timeframe while automatically analyzing 1-minute price action to detect precise entry signals.
What makes this indicator unique:
- ✅ Multi-Timeframe ORB Analysis - Simultaneously tracks 5-min, 15-min, and 30-min opening ranges
- ✅ Smart Retest Logic - Filters false breakouts by requiring price to retest and confirm the level
- ✅ Works on Any Chart Timeframe - View on 5-min, 15-min, 1-hour, or daily charts while getting 1-minute precision
- ✅ Both Long & Short Signals - Detects bullish breakouts AND bearish breakdowns
- ✅ Customizable Alerts - Get notified when confirmed setups occur
- ✅ Clean Visual Display - Compact table showing all ORB levels and signal status
How it Works:
Opening Range Detection :
- 5-Min ORB: Captures high/low from 9:30-9:35 AM
- 15-Min ORB: Captures high/low from 9:30-9:45 AM
- 30-Min ORB: Captures high/low from 9:30-10:00 AM
Breakout Confirmation (3-Step Process) :
1. Initial Break - Price closes above ORB High (or below ORB Low for shorts)
2. Retest - Price pulls back to retest the broken level
3. Confirmation - Price breaks through again, confirming the trend
This retest requirement dramatically reduces false signals and helps you enter trades with better risk/reward.
Perfect For :
- Day traders looking for opening range strategies
- Scalpers who need precise entry signals
- Swing traders identifying strong intraday momentum
- Anyone trading stocks, futures, forex, or crypto during market hours
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⚙️ Settings & Customization :
Display Options :
- ☑️ Show ORB High (Default: OFF) - Display the high of each opening range in the table
- ☑️ Show ORB Low (Default: OFF) - Display the low of each opening range in the table
- ☑️ Show Breakout+Retest (Default: ON) - Show bullish breakout confirmation status
- ☑️ Show Breakdown+Retest (Default: ON) - Show bearish breakdown confirmation status
Alert Options :
- ☑️ Enable 5-Min Alerts (Default: OFF) - Get alerts for 5-minute ORB confirmations
- ☑️ Enable 15-Min Alerts (Default: OFF) - Get alerts for 15-minute ORB confirmations
- ☑️ Enable 30-Min Alerts (Default: OFF) - Get alerts for 30-minute ORB confirmations
Visual Indicators :
- Green triangles (▲) below bars = Breakout confirmed (bullish)
- Red triangles (▼) above bars = Breakdown confirmed (bearish)
- Triangle sizes: Tiny (5-min), Small (15-min), Normal (30-min)
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Table Legend:
Timeframe Row: Shows the three ORB periods being tracked
ORB High Row: (Optional) The highest price during each opening range period
ORB Low Row: (Optional) The lowest price during each opening range period
Breakout+Retest Row:
- 🟢 YES = Bullish setup confirmed (price broke high, retested, and confirmed)
- 🔴 NO = No confirmed bullish setup yet
- ⚪ N/A = Opening range not yet established
Breakdown+Retest Row:
- 🟢 YES = Bearish setup confirmed (price broke low, retested, and confirmed)
- 🔴 NO = No confirmed bearish setup yet
- ⚪ N/A = Opening range not yet established
How to Use :
1. Add to Chart - Works best on stocks, futures, and indices with regular market hours (9:30 AM EST open)
2. Choose Your Timeframe - View on any timeframe; indicator automatically analyzes 1-minute data
3. Monitor the Table - Watch for "YES" signals in Breakout or Breakdown rows
4. Set Alerts - Enable alerts for your preferred ORB timeframes
5. Plan Your Trade - Use ORB levels as entry points and initial stop-loss levels
Tips :
- Combine multiple timeframe confirmations for higher probability setups
- Use ORB High/Low levels as natural support/resistance zones
- The 5-min ORB gives faster signals; 30-min ORB gives stronger trends
- Best results typically occur in the first 1-2 hours after market open
- Works on all markets but optimized for regular trading hours (9:30 AM EST)
Key Features Summary :
✓ Multi-timeframe opening range tracking (5, 15, 30-minute)
✓ Retest confirmation logic to filter false breakouts
✓ Works on any chart timeframe with 1-minute precision
✓ Bullish and bearish signal detection
✓ Customizable visual display with toggle options
✓ Individual alerts for each timeframe and direction
✓ Clean, professional table interface
✓ No repainting - signals are final once confirmed
✓ Suitable for all experience levels
Fair Value Gap [Tradeuminati]Fair Value Gap
Fair Value Gap is a clean and rule-based Fair Value Gap indicator for TradingView, designed to display only valid and confirmed Fair Value Gaps (FVGs) and Inverted Fair Value Gaps (iFVGs).
The indicator is built on a strict 3-candle FVG definition and operates exclusively on candle close, ensuring no repainting and no premature signals.
🔹 Key Features
Valid Fair Value Gaps (FVG)
- Detects bullish and bearish Fair Value Gaps using a precise 3-candle structure
- FVGs are only plotted after the confirming candle has closed
- A Fair Value Gap remains visible only as long as it is valid
- Once price closes beyond the FVG, it is removed or converted
Inverted Fair Value Gaps (iFVG)
- When a valid FVG is invalidated by a candle close, it can be converted into an iFVG
- iFVGs retain the original price range and structure
- Only valid iFVGs are displayed
- As soon as price closes through an iFVG, it is automatically removed
Clean & Controlled Visualization
- Only the last N active FVGs are displayed (bullish + bearish combined)
- Only the last N valid iFVGs are shown
- Boxes automatically extend to the current price + configurable bars
- Labels are dynamically positioned at the right edge of each zone
🔹 Technical Notes
- No repainting
- No intrabar signals
- Close-based validation only
- Works on all markets and timeframes
- Lightweight and performance-friendly
⚠️ Disclaimer
This indicator is for technical analysis purposes only and does not constitute trading or investment advice.
Bullish/Bearish Movement SumThis indicator calculates and displays the cumulative sum of bullish and bearish price movements over a specified period.
Features:
- Green line: Cumulative sum of all bullish movements
- Red line: Cumulative sum of all bearish movements (absolute value)
- Blue area: Net difference (bullish - bearish)
- Information table showing current values and bull/bear ratio
Settings:
- Calculation Period: Choose rolling window size (default: 100 bars) or 0 for cumulative from start
- Calculation Mode: Choose between "Points" (absolute price changes) or "Percentage" (% changes)
Use Cases:
- Identify market directional strength
- Compare bullish vs bearish pressure
- Spot divergences between price and directional momentum
- Ratio > 1 indicates more bullish than bearish movement
Developed with assistance from Claude (Anthropic)
Work Break Area Background# Work Break Area Background
Workdays and off-hours are distinguished by background color for easy date differentiation during reviews.
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# 工作休息时间区域背景色
工作日和非工作时间通过背景颜色区分，以便在审查期间轻松区分日期。
ICT Asian Range |MC|ICT Asian Range |MC| Indicator
💎 Overview 💎
Automatically highlights the Asian trading session on the chart with session High, Low, Midline, and a shaded box. Shows both current and previous sessions for quick reference.
Range Definition: Identify the highest and lowest prices during this session
Trading Setup: Use the defined range to anticipate future breakouts or liquidity sweeps
💎 Key Inputs 💎
ICT Session Range Time: 7:00pm – 0:00am EST (default, 👉 customizable)
Label Text customizable: e.g. “ASIA RANGE”
Line Colors: High/Low (customizable)
Line Style & Width:(customizable)
Midline: optional, calculated as session average
Box Color: (customizable)
Extension: how far lines extend into the future (customizable)
Happy Trading!
Relative StrengthDescription
Relative Strength between a stock and a reference index (e.g., Intesa San Paolo vs. FTSEMIB).
This indicator calculates the Relative Strength (RS) as either a simple ratio of the base symbol's close to the comparative symbol's close, or as a normalized ratio over a lookback period. It helps identify the relative performance of a stock against an index, which can signal intermediate trends when the RS is above its moving average.
Key features:
- Input for comparative symbol (default: FTSEMIB).
- Option to toggle between simple ratio or ratio-over-time calculation.
- Adjustable lookback period for the ratio-over-time method.
- Optional display of a moving average on the RS line for trend analysis.
Use it to compare a stock's strength to the market—rising RS may indicate outperformance.
Script Overview
This is a Relative Strength (RS) indicator for TradingView (written in Pine Script version 5).
It compares the price performance of the current chart's symbol (e.g., a stock like Intesa San Paolo) against another symbol you choose (by default, the Italian index FTSEMIB).
The goal is to show whether the stock is outperforming or underperforming the reference index.
User Inputs (configurable in the settings panel)
Comparative Symbol Default: FTSEMIB
You can change it to any other ticker (e.g., SPX, DAX, etc.).
Calculate RS as simple ratio (true) or ratio over time (false)?
true (default): Simple ratio → current close of stock ÷ current close of index.
false: Ratio of returns over a lookback period (more normalized, less affected by absolute price levels).
Lookback Period (default 40 - weeks)
Only used when the above option is set to false.
Defines how many bars back to calculate the price change.
Show Moving Average (default off)
Optionally overlays a simple moving average on the RS line.
Moving Average Period (default 40 - weeks)
Length of the SMA when the MA is enabled.
Typical Use CaseTraders often look for:
Rising RS line → the stock is gaining strength vs. the index.
RS crossing above its moving average → potential bullish signal for relative performance.
Declining or falling RS → the stock is weakening vs. the broader market.
In summary, this is a clean and flexible relative strength comparator that lets you quickly visualize how strongly (or weakly) a stock is performing compared to a benchmark index, with two different calculation methods to suit different analytical preferences.
Wiz ATRAverage True Range for given day based off past X amount of time periods. Best used by Trader Dante who is a ledge
ATR High and Low Offset from PriceAverage True Range based on last X time periods. Learned this from the master Trader Dante, but wanted to code my own ATR indicator for practice and I noticed his keeps moving throughout the day on BTC, so testing my own.
Alpha Options System# Apex Options Sniper - Advanced Multi-Signal Day Trading System
## 🎯 Overview
**Apex Options Sniper** is a professional-grade, multi-signal trading indicator specifically engineered for high-probability day trading of weekly options. This comprehensive system combines 10+ technical indicators into a sophisticated scoring algorithm that identifies optimal entry points with institutional-level precision.
Perfect for traders of SPY, QQQ, and high-volume stocks, this indicator eliminates guesswork by providing clear BUY CALLS and BUY PUTS signals based on multiple technical confluences.
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## 🚀 Key Features
### **Multi-Signal Confluence Engine**
- **10+ Technical Indicators** working in harmony
- **Weighted Scoring System** (0-30+ points) for signal strength
- **Real-time Signal Classification**: Strong vs Moderate signals
- **False Signal Reduction** through multi-confirmation requirements
### **Advanced Momentum Analysis**
- ✅ RSI with Divergence Detection (bullish & bearish)
- ✅ Stochastic Oscillator (oversold/overbought + crossovers)
- ✅ MACD with crossover and momentum confirmation
- ✅ Automatic divergence spotting for reversal trades
### **Sophisticated Trend Detection**
- ✅ Triple EMA System (9/21/50) with alignment scoring
- ✅ SuperTrend Indicator with trend flip alerts
- ✅ VWAP for institutional price levels
- ✅ Multi-timeframe trend confirmation
### **Professional Volume Analysis**
- ✅ Volume Spike Detection (vs 20-period average)
- ✅ OBV (On-Balance Volume) with divergence detection
- ✅ Order Flow Analysis (buy vs sell pressure)
- ✅ Relative volume ratio display
### **Advanced Pattern Recognition**
- ✅ Bollinger Band Squeeze detection (volatility expansion)
- ✅ BB breakout signals (major move initiation)
- ✅ Automatic Support & Resistance levels (pivot-based)
- ✅ Price reaction scoring at key levels
### **Built-in Risk Management**
- ✅ ATR-based Stop Loss calculations
- ✅ Customizable Risk:Reward ratios
- ✅ Position sizing recommendations
- ✅ Real-time profit target calculations
### **Comprehensive Visual Dashboard**
- ✅ Live scoring breakdown for all indicators
- ✅ Individual signal strength display
- ✅ Bull vs Bear score comparison
- ✅ Color-coded signal status
- ✅ Risk management metrics
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## 📊 How It Works
### **Scoring System**
The indicator assigns points based on technical conditions:
| **Category** | **Max Points** | **Conditions** |
|-------------|---------------|----------------|
| Momentum (RSI/Stoch) | 8 | Oversold/overbought + divergences |
| MACD | 4 | Crossovers + momentum direction |
| Trend (EMAs) | 6 | EMA alignment + SuperTrend |
| Volume | 4 | Spikes + OBV divergences |
| Order Flow | 2 | Buy/sell pressure imbalance |
| Bollinger Bands | 2 | Squeeze + breakouts |
| Support/Resistance | 2 | Price at key levels |
| VWAP | 1 | Above/below institutional level |
### **Signal Thresholds**
- **🚀 STRONG CALLS**: Bull score ≥6, Net score ≥4
- **📈 CALLS**: Bull score ≥4, Net score ≥2
- **🔥 STRONG PUTS**: Bear score ≥6, Net score ≤-4
- **📉 PUTS**: Bear score ≥4, Net score ≤-2
### **Multi-Timeframe Filter**
Optional higher timeframe confirmation reduces false signals by ensuring the broader trend supports your trade direction.
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## 🎮 How to Use
### **Installation**
1. Open TradingView Pine Editor
2. Paste the complete indicator code
3. Click "Add to Chart"
4. Customize settings to your preference
### **Recommended Settings**
**For SPY/QQQ Day Trading:**
- Timeframe: 1-minute or 5-minute
- Strong Signal Threshold: 6
- Moderate Signal Threshold: 4
- Multi-timeframe Confluence: ON
**For Individual Stocks:**
- Timeframe: 5-minute or 15-minute
- Increase SuperTrend multiplier to 3.5-4.0
- Enable all advanced features
**For Scalping:**
- Timeframe: 1-minute
- Use STRONG signals only (6+)
- Tight stop loss (1.0-1.5 ATR multiplier)
### **Best Trading Times**
- **9:30-11:00 AM EST** - Highest volume, strongest signals
- **2:00-4:00 PM EST** - Afternoon momentum plays
- Avoid 11:30 AM-1:30 PM EST (lunch chop)
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## 📈 Signal Interpretation
### **What You'll See on Chart:**
**Visual Signals:**
- 🟢 **Green Triangle (CALLS)**: Bullish entry point
- 🟢 **Large Green Triangle (STRONG CALLS)**: High-confidence bullish entry
- 🔴 **Red Triangle (PUTS)**: Bearish entry point
- 🔴 **Large Red Triangle (STRONG PUTS)**: High-confidence bearish entry
- 💎 **Small Diamonds**: RSI/OBV divergences (reversal warning)
**Dashboard Information:**
- Individual indicator values and signals
- Real-time score breakdown
- Bull/Bear score totals
- ATR stop loss levels
### **Entry Rules:**
✅ **High Probability Trades (Take These):**
- Strong signal (6+ score)
- 3+ indicators confirming
- Volume spike present
- SuperTrend aligned
- Higher timeframe confirms
⚠️ **Moderate Trades (Smaller Position):**
- Moderate signal (4-5 score)
- 2+ indicators confirming
- Normal volume
- Mixed trend signals
❌ **Avoid These:**
- Conflicting signals (Bull score ≈ Bear score)
- Low volume
- During major news events
- Bollinger squeeze without breakout direction
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## 🛡️ Risk Management Guide
### **Position Sizing:**
- **Strong Signals (6+)**: 3-5% of portfolio
- **Moderate Signals (4-5)**: 2-3% of portfolio
- **Low Conviction**: 1-2% or skip
### **Stop Loss Strategy:**
- Use ATR-based stops (displayed in dashboard)
- Default: 1.5x ATR from entry
- Weekly options: 30-50% premium loss maximum
- Never hold through stop loss hoping for recovery
### **Profit Targets:**
- **Quick Scalps**: 25-50% gain (15-30 min)
- **Day Trades**: 50-100% gain (same day exit)
- **Swing**: 100-200% gain (1-2 days max for weeklies)
- **Take partial profits** at first target, let rest run
### **Time Decay Management (Weekly Options):**
- Monday-Wednesday: Hold overnight acceptable on strong signals
- Thursday: Close by EOD unless very strong conviction
- Friday: Avoid holding overnight, theta decay accelerates
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## 🔔 Alert Configuration
### **Recommended Alerts:**
**Essential Alerts:**
1. 🚀 Strong Buy Calls
2. 🔥 Strong Buy Puts
**Advanced Alerts:**
3. 💎 RSI Bullish Divergence
4. ⚠️ RSI Bearish Divergence
5. 🔶 Bollinger Band Squeeze
6. ✅ SuperTrend Bull Flip
7. ❌ SuperTrend Bear Flip
**Alert Setup:**
- Set frequency: "Once Per Bar Close"
- Enable for all devices
- Use webhook for automation (optional)
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## 💡 Pro Trading Tips
### **Maximize Win Rate:**
1. **Wait for confluence** - Best trades have 3+ indicators aligned
2. **Respect the dashboard** - Check WHY it's signaling (which indicators)
3. **Volume is king** - Signals with volume spikes are significantly more reliable
4. **Use BB Squeeze** - When squeeze + signal = explosive directional move
5. **SuperTrend flips** - Major trend change confirmations, very powerful
6. **Watch for divergences** - Diamond markers = hidden reversal opportunities
### **Common Mistakes to Avoid:**
❌ Trading every signal (be selective)
❌ Ignoring volume (volume confirms everything)
❌ Fighting the higher timeframe trend
❌ Oversizing positions on moderate signals
❌ Holding weekly options too long (theta decay)
❌ Trading during lunch hour (11:30-1:30 EST)
### **Advanced Techniques:**
- **Divergence + Support/Resistance** = Highest probability reversals
- **BB Squeeze + EMA alignment** = Explosive trend continuations
- **SuperTrend flip + Volume spike** = Major trend change entries
- **Multiple timeframe analysis** - Check 5m signal on 1m chart for precision entries
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## 📊 Indicator Components Explained
### **RSI (Relative Strength Index)**
- Measures momentum and overbought/oversold conditions
- Divergences signal potential reversals before they happen
- Score: 2-3 points for extremes and divergences
### **Stochastic Oscillator**
- Confirms momentum extremes
- Crossovers provide entry timing
- Score: 1-2 points
### **MACD (Moving Average Convergence Divergence)**
- Trend following momentum indicator
- Crossovers signal momentum shifts
- Score: 1-3 points based on signal strength
### **EMA System (9/21/50)**
- Dynamic support and resistance
- Alignment shows trend strength
- Price position relative to EMAs scores 1-2 points
### **SuperTrend**
- Volatility-based trend indicator
- Reduces whipsaws in choppy conditions
- Trend flips are major signals (2 points)
### **Bollinger Bands**
- Volatility measurement
- Squeeze = calm before the storm
- Breakouts = directional move initiation (2 points)
### **Volume Analysis**
- Confirms price movement legitimacy
- Spikes validate signals (2 points)
- OBV divergences predict reversals (2 points)
### **Order Flow**
- Buy vs sell pressure measurement
- Institutional footprint detection
- Score: 2 points for strong imbalances
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## 🎓 Learning Path
### **Beginner (Week 1-2):**
- Use STRONG signals only
- Focus on high-volume stocks (SPY/QQQ)
- Trade only first hour of market
- Use paper trading first
### **Intermediate (Week 3-4):**
- Add moderate signals to your arsenal
- Learn to read the dashboard
- Understand why each signal triggers
- Start combining with support/resistance
### **Advanced (Month 2+):**
- Use divergence signals
- Trade BB squeeze breakouts
- Optimize settings for your style
- Develop your own confluence rules
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## ⚙️ Customization Guide
### **Adjustable Parameters:**
**Momentum Settings:**
- RSI Length (default: 14)
- RSI Oversold/Overbought levels (30/70)
- Stochastic Length (14)
**Trend Settings:**
- EMA periods (9/21/50)
- SuperTrend ATR Length (10)
- SuperTrend Multiplier (3.0)
**Volume Settings:**
- Volume MA Length (20)
- Volume Spike Threshold (1.5x)
**Advanced Settings:**
- Bollinger Band Length (20)
- BB Standard Deviation (2.0)
- Pivot Lookback (10)
**Signal Thresholds:**
- Strong Signal Score (default: 6)
- Moderate Signal Score (default: 4)
**Risk Management:**
- ATR Length (14)
- Stop Loss Multiplier (1.5)
- Risk:Reward Ratio (2.0)
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## 📈 Performance Optimization
### **For Volatile Markets (VIX > 25):**
- Increase SuperTrend multiplier to 4.0
- Raise signal thresholds (+1 point)
- Tighten stop losses (1.0-1.2 ATR)
### **For Ranging Markets:**
- Focus on RSI extremes and divergences
- Use BB squeeze signals
- Ignore moderate signals
- Wait for support/resistance confirmation
### **For Trending Markets:**
- Follow SuperTrend direction religiously
- Use EMA alignment signals
- Allow wider stops (2.0 ATR)
- Take partial profits, let winners run
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## 🔍 Troubleshooting
**Too Many Signals:**
- Increase signal thresholds to 7/5
- Enable multi-timeframe filter
- Trade only STRONG signals
**Missing Signals:**
- Decrease thresholds to 5/3
- Disable multi-timeframe filter
- Check that all features are enabled
**Whipsaw in Choppy Markets:**
- Increase SuperTrend multiplier
- Require volume spike confirmation
- Avoid trading 11:30 AM-1:30 PM EST
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## 🏆 Best Practices
✅ **Always check:**
1. Dashboard shows why signal triggered
2. Volume confirms the move
3. Not during news events
4. Adequate time until expiration
✅ **Risk Management:**
1. Never risk more than 2% per trade
2. Use stops religiously
3. Take profits at targets
4. Don't revenge trade
✅ **Journal Your Trades:**
1. Entry price and signal strength
2. Which indicators triggered
3. Exit price and profit/loss
4. What worked and what didn't
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## 📞 Support & Updates
This indicator is designed to evolve with market conditions. Recommended to:
- Review settings monthly
- Backtest on your favorite instruments
- Adjust thresholds based on your risk tolerance
- Keep a trading journal to track performance
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## ⚠️ Disclaimer
This indicator is a tool for technical analysis and should not be used as the sole basis for trading decisions. Options trading involves substantial risk and is not suitable for all investors. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always:
- Do your own research and due diligence
- Never invest more than you can afford to lose
- Consider consulting with a financial advisor
- Practice with paper trading before using real money
- Understand options Greeks (Delta, Theta, Gamma, Vega)
- Be aware of earnings dates and major news events
**No indicator is 100% accurate. Use proper risk management and trade responsibly.**
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## 📊 Version History
**v1.0 - Initial Release**
- Multi-signal confluence system
- 10+ technical indicators
- Advanced dashboard
- ATR-based risk management
- Comprehensive alert system
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## 🎯 Final Thoughts
**Apex Options Sniper** transforms complex technical analysis into clear, actionable signals. By combining multiple proven indicators with sophisticated scoring logic, it helps traders identify high-probability setups while managing risk effectively.
**Success Keys:**
- Quality over quantity (be selective)
- Risk management is everything
- Volume confirms the signal
- Confluence increases probability
- Discipline beats emotion
**Trade smart. Trade with confidence. Trade with Apex Options Sniper.**
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**Happy Trading! 🚀📈**
Bull/Bear vs Base vs Index (% Change Spread)Visualizes the performance gap ("Beta Decay") between 3x Leveraged ETFs (SOXL/SOXS) and their underlying sector (SOXX), relative to the S&P 500 (SPY).
This indicator is designed for traders who trade leveraged products (like SOXL/SOXS, TQQQ/SQQQ) and need to see true relative strength beyond simple price action.
It calculates the percentage change over a user-defined lookback period for four instruments:
Base (1x): The sector benchmark (Default: SOXX).
Bull (3x): The leveraged long ETF (Default: SOXL).
Bear (-3x): The leveraged inverse ETF (Default: SOXS).
Index: The broad market zero-line (Default: SPY).
It then plots the Spread to reveal the health of the trend:
Bull Spread (Green Line): Bull % - Base %
Bear Spread (Red Line): Bear % - Base %
Base vs Index (Filled Area): Base % - SPY %
🧠 The Logic: Why Use Spreads?
In a perfectly efficient trending market, a 3x Bull ETF should move exactly 300% of the underlying asset. However, in choppy or volatile markets, volatility decay (beta slippage) causes leveraged ETFs to underperform mathematically.
Positive Spread: The leveraged ETF is successfully capturing momentum (The "Sweet Spot").
Negative Spread: The leveraged ETF is suffering from drag or the underlying asset is chopping.
📈 Recommended Trading Plan
Note: This indicator works best as a filter for entry conditions, not a standalone signal. Always use proper risk management.
Strategy A: The "Clean Trend" (Momentum)
Goal: Enter a 3x position only when volatility drag is minimal.
1. Bull Signal:
Condition 1: The Base vs Index (Area) is Green (Sector is outperforming SPY).
Condition 2: The Bull Spread (Green Line) is Positive (> 0).
Why: This confirms the sector is strong AND the 3x ETF is amplifying that move efficiently without decay eating the profits.
2. Bear Signal:
Condition 1: The Base vs Index (Area) is Red (Sector is lagging SPY).
Condition 2: The Bear Spread (Red Line) is Positive (> 0).
Why: This confirms the sector is crashing and the Bear ETF is successfully capturing the downside momentum.
Strategy B: The "Decay Avoidance" (Cash is King)
Goal: Avoid leveraged funds during chop.
Condition: If BOTH the Bull Spread and Bear Spread are Negative (< 0) (below the zero line).
Action: Stay in Cash or trade the 1x underlying (SOXX) only.
Why: When both spreads are negative, it mathematically proves that the market is too choppy for leverage. Both the Long and Short leveraged funds are losing value relative to the underlying asset.
Features:
Pine Script® v6: Updated for the latest engine performance and visuals.
Dashboard Table: Real-time percentage spreads displayed directly on the chart (customizable position).
Fully Customizable: Works on any sector (e.g., set inputs to QQQ/TQQQ/SQQQ for Tech).
Disclaimer:
Trading leveraged ETFs involves significant risk. This script is for educational purposes only.
GC1 Orderflow Engine - sudoTLDR
This indicator measures relative buying and selling pressure by comparing GC1! futures returns against XAU price returns, normalized by their own volatility and weighted by GC1! volume. The result is a pressure histogram and line that show whether futures orderflow is leading, lagging, or diverging from spot gold in real time.
What this indicator does
The Orderflow Engine is designed to answer one core question:
Is GC1! futures orderflow applying net pressure in the same direction as XAU, or pushing against it?
It does this by isolating relative strength and weakness between futures and spot, rather than looking at price direction alone.
How the pressure calculation works
1. GC1! futures returns and XAU returns are calculated bar by bar
2. Each return is normalized by its own recent volatility
3. The normalized XAU return is subtracted from the normalized GC1! return
This creates a relative pressure value:
Positive pressure - GC1! futures are outperforming XAU
Negative pressure - GC1! futures are underperforming XAU
Near zero - futures and spot are moving in balance
To emphasize meaningful activity:
GC1! volume is converted into a normalized score
Higher-than-normal futures volume increases the weight of the pressure
Low-volume pressure is naturally dampened
The final output is clamped to keep the scale stable across different market conditions.
Visual output
Histogram
Green bars - positive futures pressure
Red bars - negative futures pressure
Gray bars - neutral or minimal pressure
Pressure line
A smoother view of the same pressure data
Useful for spotting momentum shifts and divergence
Zero line
Represents balance between futures and spot
Crosses often mark changes in orderflow control
Optional annotations
Regime shift markers based on futures participation
Optional percent-change labels for studying pressure acceleration
How to use it
-Confirm whether price moves are supported by futures orderflow
-Spot early divergence between GC1! and XAU
-Identify absorption , distribution , or initiative behavior
-Filter entries by trading only when pressure aligns with your bias
-This tool is best used as confirmation and context, not as a standalone signal generator.
Design philosophy
-Self-normalizing across sessions and volatility regimes
-No fixed thresholds that break over time
-Focused on relative behavior, not prediction
-Built to pair naturally with the Participation Regime indicator
SMH_DualMomentum (ROC + Volume Trend)SMH Dual Momentum (ROC + Volume Confirmation)
This indicator identifies high-quality bullish trends by combining price momentum (Rate of Change) with volume confirmation, and exits when momentum structurally fails.
Core Logic
BUY signal
Rate of Change (ROC) over N periods is above a positive threshold (strong upside momentum)
Current volume is above its moving average (rising market participation)
SELL signal
ROC crosses below zero, indicating loss of bullish momentum
Why It Works
ROC measures the speed and strength of price movement, filtering out weak or drifting trends
Volume confirmation ensures momentum is supported by real capital flow, reducing false breakouts
Momentum-based exit avoids prolonged drawdowns and capital stagnation
Key Advantages
Focuses on trend continuation, not prediction
Filters out low-quality price moves and range-bound markets
Captures long, high-conviction trends with relatively few trades
Simple, robust rules using only price and volume
Best Use Cases
Designed for trend-driven ETFs such as SMH (Semiconductors)
Suitable for swing to position trading on daily charts
Works best in markets with strong sector rotation and institutional participation
Notes
This is a trend-following momentum tool, not a mean-reversion indicator
No stop-loss is built in; risk management should be handled externally if required
Parameters can be adjusted to match different timeframes or assets
Smart Money Concept Change of Character Break of StructureSMC Structure
Visualizes Change of Character (CHoCH) and Break of Structure (BoS) - two fundamental Smart Money Concepts for identifying trend reversals and continuations.
This is the 1st version of an implementation of this concept.
It is NOT supposed to be used as a signal but a confirmation. Best use during NYSE hours.
Full Description
Overview
This indicator automatically detects and displays two core Smart Money Concepts (SMC) directly on your chart:
CHoCH (Change of Character) – The first structural break against the prevailing trend, signaling a potential reversal
BoS (Break of Structure) – A structural break in the direction of the current trend, confirming continuation
These concepts are essential building blocks of SMC trading methodology, helping traders identify where institutional players may be entering or exiting positions.
How It Works
The indicator uses pivot-based swing detection to identify significant highs and lows. When price breaks through these levels, it classifies the move as either a CHoCH or BoS based on the current trend context.
CHoCH (Change of Character)
Occurs when price breaks structure AGAINST the current trend
First warning sign that the trend may be reversing
Displayed as a solid horizontal line with "CHoCH" label
Green = Bullish reversal | Red = Bearish reversal
BoS (Break of Structure)
Occurs when price breaks structure IN THE DIRECTION of the current trend
Confirms that the existing trend remains intact
Displayed as a dashed horizontal line with "BoS" label
Teal = Bullish continuation | Maroon = Bearish continuation
Visual Example
Uptrend with BoS (continuation):
HH ◄── BoS (trend continues)
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HL
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HH
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HL
Uptrend → CHoCH → Downtrend (reversal):
HH
/ \
HL \
LL ◄── CHoCH (trend reversal!)
Settings
Pivot Settings
Pivot Lookback: Number of bars used to identify swing highs/lows (default: 5). Higher values = fewer but more significant structure points.
Display Options
Show CHoCH: Toggle CHoCH visualization
Show BoS: Toggle BoS visualization
Show Swing Points: Display SH/SL labels at detected pivots
Extend Lines to Right: Extend structure lines into future bars
Show Info Table: Display current trend and last swing levels
Show Trend Background: Color the chart background based on trend direction
Colors
Fully customizable colors for all elements
How to Use
Identify the trend: Look at the sequence of CHoCH and BoS signals to understand market structure
Watch for CHoCH: A CHoCH signals potential reversal – wait for confirmation before trading against the previous trend
Trade with BoS: BoS confirms trend continuation – look for entries on pullbacks in the direction of the trend
Combine with other SMC concepts: Works great alongside Order Blocks, Fair Value Gaps, and liquidity concepts
Tips
Use higher pivot lookback values on higher timeframes for cleaner signals
A CHoCH doesn't guarantee reversal – it's the first warning sign, not confirmation
Multiple BoS signals in a row indicate a strong, healthy trend
Look for CHoCH occurring at key levels (support/resistance, order blocks) for higher probability setups
Feedback Welcome!
This is an open-source indicator and I'd love to hear your thoughts!
Please comment below if you have:
Feature requests or ideas for improvements
Bug reports or issues
Suggestions for additional SMC concepts to add
Your feedback helps make this indicator better for everyone. Happy trading! 🚀
RSI Dual-Source DashboardRelative Strength Index
Table with adjustable positions
Shows:
RSI, 14 Source High (on given TF)
RSI, 14 Source Low (on given TF)
Daily SMA 20/50/100/200Simple Moving Averages indicator displaying four commonly used trend lines on the price chart. Plots the 20, 50, 100, and 200 period SMAs to help identify short-, medium-, and long-term trend direction, dynamic support and resistance, and overall market structure. Color-coded for clarity: 20 SMA in green, 50 SMA in blue, 100 SMA in orange, and 200 SMA in red, with uniform line thickness for clean visual consistency.
Shadow Momentum EngineA proprietary oscillator that detects hidden divergences and momentum shifts before they appear on traditional indicators. Ideal for early entries in trends and for avoiding false breakout traps.
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Un oscilador propietario que detecta divergencias ocultas y cambios de momentum antes de que aparezcan en los indicadores tradicionales. Perfecto para entradas tempranas en tendencias y para evitar trampas de falso breakout.
