ORB + Expected Move + Trade Bias RWCORB + Expected Move + Trade Bias v3
Overview
A comprehensive 0DTE SPX options trading indicator designed to identify optimal credit spread and iron condor setups based on Opening Range Breakout (ORB) analysis, Expected Move calculations, VWAP dynamics, and multi-factor confidence scoring. The indicator provides specific strike suggestions, real-time position management signals, and exit warnings.
Who This Is For
This indicator is built for traders who sell 0DTE SPX credit spreads (put spreads, call spreads, or iron condors) and want a systematic, data-driven approach to:
Determine trade direction (bullish, bearish, or neutral)
Select appropriate strikes based on market conditions
Manage positions with clear exit signals
Core Components
1. Opening Range Breakout (ORB)
The ORB establishes the initial trading range after market open, serving as the foundation for trade bias determination.
Settings:
ORB Period: Choose 15, 30, 45, or 60 minutes
Shorter periods (15-30 min) = more signals, more noise
Longer periods (45-60 min) = fewer signals, more reliable ranges
ORB Breakout Buffer %: Percentage buffer beyond ORB high/low before confirming breakout (default 0.1%)
Colors: Customize ORB high (green), low (red), and fill colors
How It Works:
Tracks the high and low during the ORB period
After ORB completes, monitors for breakouts above/below with buffer
Counts consecutive bars above/below ORB for confirmation
2. Expected Move (EM)
Calculates the statistically expected daily range based on Average True Range (ATR).
Settings:
ATR Length: Lookback period for ATR calculation (default 14)
ATR Multiplier: Scale the expected move (default 1.0)
Colors: Customize expected move lines and fill
How It Works:
Pulls daily ATR from the previous session
Projects expected move boundaries from session open
Used for strike distance calculations and range containment analysis
3. VWAP Analysis
Volume Weighted Average Price with standard deviation bands provides trend confirmation and stretch detection.
Settings:
Show VWAP: Toggle VWAP line visibility
Show VWAP StdDev Bands: Toggle ±1 standard deviation bands
VWAP Band Multiplier: Adjust band width (default 1.0)
VWAP Slope Lookback: Bars to measure VWAP slope (default 10)
Key Metrics:
VWAP Slope: Normalized slope indicating trend strength
Strong Up (↑↑): > 0.5
Up (↑): 0.3 to 0.5
Flat (—): -0.3 to 0.3
Down (↓): -0.5 to -0.3
Strong Down (↓↓): < -0.5
Stretched Detection: Warns when price is >1.5 standard deviations from VWAP
4. Prior Day Levels (PDH/PDL)
Yesterday's high and low serve as key support/resistance levels where institutional orders often cluster.
Settings:
Show Prior Day High/Low: Toggle PDH/PDL lines
Show Prior Day Close: Optional PDC line
Colors: Customize PDH (teal), PDL (orange), PDC (gray)
Why It Matters:
Price above PDH = strong bullish continuation signal
Price below PDL = strong bearish continuation signal
Price between PDH/PDL = range-bound, favors iron condors
Strikes are adjusted to respect these levels as potential support/resistance
Trade Signal System
Signal Time
Settings:
Signal Time (ET): Choose when the indicator evaluates and locks in the trade signal
1100 = 8:00 AM PT / 11:00 AM ET
1115 = 8:15 AM PT / 11:15 AM ET (default)
1130 = 8:30 AM PT / 11:30 AM ET
1145 = 8:45 AM PT / 11:45 AM ET
1200 = 9:00 AM PT / 12:00 PM ET
Recommendation: Later signal times (8:30-9:00 AM PT) provide more data and reduce morning fakeout signals, but leave less time for theta decay.
Confidence Scoring (9 Factors)
The indicator calculates three scores: Iron Condor (IC), Bullish, and Bearish. The highest score determines the signal.
Factor 1: Price Position vs ORB (max 40 pts)
Inside ORB → +35-40 IC points
Above ORB (confirmed breakout) → +40 Bull points
Below ORB (confirmed breakout) → +40 Bear points
Factor 2: VWAP Slope (max 30 pts)
Flat slope → +25 IC points
Strong positive slope → +30 Bull points
Strong negative slope → +30 Bear points
Factor 3: Price vs VWAP Position (max 20 pts)
Above upper band → +20 Bull points
Below lower band → +20 Bear points
Near VWAP → +12 IC points
Factor 4: VWAP Consistency (max 15 pts)
70%+ bars above VWAP → +15 Bull points
70%+ bars below VWAP → +15 Bear points
Mixed → +10 IC points
Factor 5: Move from Open (max 20 pts)
30% of EM up → +20 Bull points
30% of EM down → +20 Bear points
<12% move either way → +15 IC points
Factor 6: Trend Structure (max 15 pts)
Higher highs + higher lows → +15 Bull points
Lower lows + lower highs → +15 Bear points
No clear structure → +8 IC points
Factor 7: Day Range Containment (max 15 pts)
Range <35% of EM → +15 IC points
Range <50% of EM → +8 IC points
Range >65% of EM → Points to directional score
Factor 8: Gap Behavior (max 12 pts)
Gap up, unfilled, above ORB → +12 Bull points
Gap down, unfilled, below ORB → +12 Bear points
Gap filled, inside ORB → +8 IC points
Factor 9: Prior Day High/Low (max 20 pts)
Above PDH → +20 Bull points
Below PDL → +20 Bear points
Between PDH/PDL → +15-20 IC points
Alignment Bonuses (max 25 pts)
Additional points when multiple factors align in the same direction.
Signal Types
SignalMeaningTradeIRON CONDORRange-bound conditionsSell both put and call credit spreadsPUT SPREADBullish conditionsSell put credit spread onlyCALL SPREADBearish conditionsSell call credit spread onlyNO TRADEConflicting signals or low confidenceStay out
Confidence Levels
ConfidenceColorStrike Mode75%+Green🍆 AGGRESSIVE (tighter strikes, more premium)60-75%Lime/Yellow🌶️ NORMAL (balanced strikes)45-60%Yellow/Orange🐢 CONSERVATIVE (wider strikes, safer)<45%Orange/RedNO TRADE triggered
Strike Suggestions
Base Calculation
For Iron Condors: Strikes are calculated from current price at signal time as the midpoint, ensuring symmetric risk on both sides.
For Directional Spreads: Strikes are calculated from session open, betting on continuation.
Put Strike = Midpoint - (Expected Move × Distance)
Call Strike = Midpoint + (Expected Move × Distance)
Distance Settings:
High Confidence (75%+): 0.60 EM (default) - Tighter strikes, more premium
Mid Confidence (60-75%): 0.70 EM (default) - Balanced
Low Confidence (<60%): 0.80 EM (default) - Wider strikes, safer
Skew Adjustments
When Auto-Adjust for Skew is enabled, strikes are asymmetrically adjusted based on:
VIX Level:
VIX > 20: Puts pushed wider (-0.05), Calls pulled tighter (+0.05)
VIX < 15: Opposite adjustment
2-Day Momentum:
Strong down move: Puts pushed wider
Strong up move: Calls pushed wider
Prior Day Levels:
Below PDL: Puts pushed wider (more downside protection)
Above PDH: Calls pushed wider (more upside protection)
PDH/PDL Strike Reference
If the calculated strike is too close to PDH or PDL, the indicator adjusts to place strikes 10 points beyond these key levels (maximum 20 point adjustment).
Exit Signal System
Three-Stage Warning System
Stage 1: EARLY ⚠️ (Yellow)
Trigger: Price moves against position with:
Below VWAP AND in lower fib zones (for put spreads/IC downside)
Above VWAP AND in upper fib zones (for call spreads/IC upside)
Action: Heightened awareness. Consider reducing position or tightening mental stops.
Note: Only fires once per direction per day to avoid alert fatigue.
Stage 2: CAUTION (Orange)
Trigger:
2+ consecutive bars beyond ORB
Price has traveled 25%+ of the distance to short strike
Action: Actively manage position. Prepare to exit.
Stage 3: EXIT (Red)
Trigger:
3+ consecutive bars beyond ORB (configurable)
Price has traveled 40%+ of the distance to short strike
VWAP slope confirms the move (if enabled)
Action: Close position immediately.
Exit Settings
Exit Confirmation Bars: Consecutive bars required for EXIT signal (default 3)
CAUTION Distance %: How far toward strike before CAUTION (default 25%)
EXIT Distance %: How far toward strike before EXIT (default 40%)
Require VWAP Confirmation: EXIT only fires if VWAP slope confirms direction
Fibonacci Retracement Levels
After signal fires, fib levels are drawn between key price points:
For Iron Condors:
0% = Put Strike
100% = Call Strike
For Put Spreads:
0% = Put Strike (danger zone)
100% = Day High at signal
For Call Spreads:
0% = Day Low at signal
100% = Call Strike (danger zone)
Fib Levels Shown:
0%, 23.6%, 38.2%, 50%, 61.8%, 78.6%, 100%
Fib Zone Tracking: The left table shows current fib zone, color-coded:
Red: Near strikes (danger)
Orange: Approaching strikes
Green: Safe middle zones
Information Tables
Left Table (Position Management)
RowDescriptionSIGNALCurrent trade signal with confidence colorConfConfidence percentageEXITCurrent exit status (HOLD/EARLY/CAUTION/EXIT)Fib ZoneCurrent price position in fib structurePDHPrior day high valuePDLPrior day low valuevs PDPosition relative to prior day rangeModeStrike mode (🍆/🌶️/🐢)PutSuggested short put strikeCallSuggested short call strikeCall Dist% distance traveled toward call strikePut Dist% distance traveled toward put strike
Right Table (Market Factors)
RowDescriptionStructureOverall market structure (BULLISH/BEARISH/RANGE/MIXED)PricePosition relative to ORBVWAPVWAP slope direction and strengthStretchedWarning if price extended from VWAPMoveCurrent move from open as % of EMEM UsedDay range as % of expected moveGapGap status (up/down, filled/unfilled)ReversalV-top or V-bottom detectionConflictAny conflicting signals detectedVIXCurrent VIX levelSkewMomentum-based skew direction
Alerts
The indicator includes pre-configured alerts:
AlertDescriptionEntry: Iron CondorIC signal firedEntry: Put SpreadBullish signal firedEntry: Call SpreadBearish signal firedHigh Confidence EntryAny signal with 75%+ confidenceNo TradeNO TRADE signal firedEARLY WARNINGEarly warning triggeredCAUTIONPosition under pressureEXIT NOWExit signal triggered
Recommended Settings
Conservative (New Traders)
ORB Period: 60 minutes
Signal Time: 1130 (8:30 AM PT)
Min Confidence: 50%
Strike Distances: 0.65 / 0.75 / 0.85
Balanced (Default)
ORB Period: 30-45 minutes
Signal Time: 1115 (8:15 AM PT)
Min Confidence: 45%
Strike Distances: 0.60 / 0.70 / 0.80
Aggressive (Experienced)
ORB Period: 30 minutes
Signal Time: 1100 (8:00 AM PT)
Min Confidence: 40%
Strike Distances: 0.55 / 0.65 / 0.75
Important Notes
This indicator does not guarantee profits. It provides a systematic framework for trade selection and management.
Paper trade first. Test the indicator on historical data and paper trade before using real capital.
Position sizing matters. Never risk more than you can afford to lose on any single trade.
Exits are suggestions. Use the exit signals as guidance, but always apply your own judgment.
Market conditions vary. The indicator performs best in normal volatility environments. Use extra caution during major news events, FOMC days, and earnings season.
SPX/SPY focused. While the indicator may work on other instruments, it was designed specifically for SPX 0DTE options trading.
Version History
v3.0
Added 45/60 minute ORB options
Added configurable signal time (8:00-9:00 AM PT)
Added stretched detection (VWAP distance warning)
Added Prior Day High/Low as scoring factor
Iron Condor strikes now centered on current price (symmetric risk)
Split table UI (left: position, right: factors)
PDH/PDL reference for strike adjustments
Credits
Developed for the 0DTE SPX options trading community. Inspired by SMB Capital's ORB methodology, VWAP analysis techniques, and real-world credit spread trading experience.
Disclaimer: This indicator is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not financial advice. Trading options involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
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Scalp Breakout Predictor Pro - by Herman Sangivera (Papua)Scalp Breakout Predictor Pro by Herman Sangivera ( Papuan Trader )
Overview
The Scalp Breakout Predictor Pro is a high-performance technical indicator designed for scalpers and day traders who thrive on market volatility. This tool specializes in identifying "Squeeze" phases—periods where the market is consolidating sideways—and predicts the likely direction of the upcoming breakout using underlying momentum accumulation.
How It Works
The indicator combines three core mathematical concepts to ensure "Safe but Fast" entries:
Squeeze Detection (BB vs. KC): It monitors the relationship between Bollinger Bands and Keltner Channels. When Bollinger Bands contract inside the Keltner Channels, the market is in a "Squeeze" (represented by the gray background). This indicates that energy is being coiled for a massive move.
Momentum Accumulation (Pre-Signal): While the price is still moving sideways, the script analyzes linear regression momentum.
PRE-BULL: Momentum is building upwards despite price being flat.
PRE-BEAR: Momentum is fading downwards despite price being flat.
Breakout Confirmation: An entry signal is only triggered when the Squeeze "fires" (the price breaks out of the bands), ensuring you don't get stuck in a dead market for too long.
Key Features
Real-time Prediction Labels: Get early warnings (PRE-BULL / PRE-BEAR) to prepare for the trade before it happens.
Dynamic TP/SL Lines: Automatically calculates Take Profit and Stop Loss levels based on the Average True Range (ATR), adapting to the current market's "breath."
On-Screen Dashboard: A sleek table in the top-right corner displays the current market phase (Squeeze vs. Volatile), the predicted next move, and the current ATR value.
Pine Script V6 Optimized: Built using the latest version of TradingView’s coding language for maximum speed and compatibility.
Trading Rules
Preparation: When you see a Gray Background, the market is sideways. Watch the Dashboard for the "Potential" direction.
Anticipation: If a PRE-BULL or PRE-BEAR label appears, get ready to enter.
Execution: Enter the trade when the ENTRY BUY (Lime Triangle) or ENTRY SELL (Red Triangle) signal appears.
Exit: Follow the Green Line for Take Profit and the Red Line for Stop Loss.
Technical Settings
HMA Length: Adjusts the sensitivity of the trend filter (Hull Moving Average).
TP/SL Multipliers: Allows you to customize your Risk:Reward ratio based on ATR volatility.
Squeeze Length: Determines the lookback period for consolidation detection.
Disclaimer: Scalping involves high risk. Always test this indicator on a demo account before using it with live capital.
SMC Liquidity Engine Pro SMC Liquidity Engine Pro - Complete Trading Guide & Documentation
📊 Introduction: Understanding Smart Money Concepts
The SMC Liquidity Engine Pro is a comprehensive, institutional-grade trading indicator that brings professional Smart Money Concepts (SMC) methodology directly to your TradingView charts. This isn't just another technical indicator—it's a complete framework for understanding how institutional traders, market makers, banks, and hedge funds manipulate and move the markets.
What Makes This Different?
While most retail traders rely on lagging indicators like moving averages or RSI, this indicator reveals the real-time footprints of institutional activity. It shows you:
Where large players are accumulating or distributing positions
How they engineer liquidity to trigger retail stop losses
When they're shifting from one directional bias to another
Where price inefficiencies exist that institutions will likely revisit
The markets don't move randomly—they move based on liquidity. Understanding this fundamental truth is what separates consistently profitable traders from those who struggle. This indicator decodes that liquidity-driven behavior and presents it in clear, actionable visual signals.
The Philosophy Behind Smart Money Concepts
Smart Money Concepts is built on several core principles:
1. Liquidity is King: Price doesn't move because of patterns or indicators—it moves to collect liquidity (stop losses and pending orders). Institutions need massive liquidity to fill their large positions, so they engineer price movements to create that liquidity before making their real directional move.
2. Market Structure Reveals Intent: The way price forms highs and lows tells a story about who's in control. When structure breaks, it signals a shift in institutional positioning.
3. Inefficiencies Get Filled: When price moves too quickly in one direction, it leaves behind "fair value gaps"—areas of imbalance. Institutions frequently return to these areas to fill orders and restore balance.
4. Manipulation Precedes True Moves: The most explosive directional moves are often preceded by liquidity sweeps in the opposite direction—trapping retail traders before the real move begins.
This indicator automates the identification of all these concepts, allowing you to trade alongside the smart money rather than being their exit liquidity.
🎯 Core Features - Deep Dive
1. Market Structure Detection & Visualization
What It Is: Market structure forms the foundation of all Smart Money analysis. This indicator automatically identifies and tracks swing highs and swing lows using a sophisticated pivot detection algorithm. These aren't just any price points—they represent areas where the market showed a significant shift in supply and demand dynamics.
How It Works: The indicator uses a customizable lookback period to identify valid swing points. A swing high must have lower highs on both sides within the lookback period, and a swing low must have higher lows on both sides. This ensures that only significant structural points are marked, filtering out minor noise and consolidation.
Visual Presentation:
Bullish Structure (Cyan Lines): Horizontal lines extending from each identified swing high, showing resistance levels that price previously respected
Bearish Structure (Red Lines): Horizontal lines extending from each identified swing low, showing support levels where buying pressure emerged
Trading Application: These structure levels serve multiple purposes:
Target Zones: Previous highs become targets in uptrends; previous lows become targets in downtrends
Invalidation Levels: If expecting a bullish move, breaking below the last swing low invalidates the setup
Context for Other Signals: All BOS, CHOCH, and liquidity sweep signals gain meaning from their relationship to structure
Multi-Timeframe Anchors: Higher timeframe structure provides context for lower timeframe entries
Advanced Tip: When multiple timeframe structures align (e.g., a daily swing low coincides with a 4-hour swing low), these levels carry significantly more weight and are more likely to be defended or, when broken, lead to explosive moves.
2. Break of Structure (BOS) - Trend Confirmation
What It Is: A Break of Structure occurs when price definitively closes beyond a previous swing high (bullish BOS) or swing low (bearish BOS). This signals that the current trend maintains its momentum and is likely to continue in the same direction.
The Institutional Perspective: When institutions want to continue pushing price in a direction, they need to break through previous resistance or support. A clean BOS indicates that:
There's sufficient institutional buying/selling to overcome the supply/demand at previous structure
The trend has enough momentum to attract more participants
Stop losses above/below structure have been triggered, providing liquidity for continuation
Signal Characteristics:
Bullish BOS Label: Appears below the bar that closes above the previous swing high
Bearish BOS Label: Appears above the bar that closes below the previous swing low
Confirmation: Requires a full candle close, preventing false signals from wicks
Trading Strategies:
Trend Continuation Entries: After a BOS, wait for a pullback to a Fair Value Gap or minor structure, then enter in the direction of the break
Breakout Trading: Enter immediately on BOS confirmation with a stop below the broken structure
Momentum Confirmation: Use BOS to confirm that your existing position is aligned with institutional flow
Scaling Strategy: Add to positions on each successive BOS in trending markets
What to Watch For:
Volume: Strong BOS movements should be accompanied by above-average volume
Speed: Rapid price movement through structure suggests institutional urgency
Follow-Through: The best BOS signals see price continue strongly without immediately reversing
Higher Timeframe Alignment: BOS on higher timeframes (4H, Daily) carry more weight than lower timeframe breaks
Common Pitfalls:
Not all structure breaks are equal—BOS during ranging markets are less reliable
A BOS immediately followed by a reversal back into the range may indicate a failed breakout
During major news events, structure can be broken temporarily without institutional intent
3. Liquidity Sweep Detection - Spotting Manipulation
What It Is: Liquidity sweeps (also called "stop hunts" or "liquidity grabs") occur when price temporarily breaks beyond a key level to trigger stop losses and pending orders, then immediately reverses back. This is one of the most important concepts in SMC trading because it reveals intentional manipulation.
Why Institutions Do This: Large institutional orders can't be filled at a single price point—they need massive liquidity. The biggest pools of liquidity sit just beyond obvious highs and lows where retail traders place their stops. By briefly pushing price into these zones, institutions:
Trigger retail stop losses (creating market orders)
Activate pending buy/sell orders
Fill their large positions at favorable prices
Trap late breakout traders before reversing
Detection Methodology: The indicator identifies sweeps using multiple criteria:
Price must penetrate beyond the structural high/low (creating the sweep)
The candle must close back on the opposite side of the structure (confirming rejection)
The sweep distance is measured against ATR to distinguish manipulation from normal volatility
The sweep multiplier setting allows you to adjust sensitivity based on market conditions
Visual Indicators:
Orange Down Arrows: Mark liquidity sweeps above structural highs
Lime Up Arrows: Mark liquidity sweeps below structural lows
Liquidity Zone Boxes: Semi-transparent colored boxes highlight the exact range of the swept area
Persistent Display: Zones remain visible for several bars to maintain context
Trading Applications:
Reversal Trading: Liquidity sweeps often mark excellent reversal points. After a sweep:
Wait for the sweep to complete (candle closes back inside structure)
Look for a Change of Character signal for confirmation
Enter in the direction opposite to the sweep
Place stops beyond the sweep high/low
Target the opposite side of the range or next structural level
Continuation Filtering: Not all sweeps lead to reversals. During strong trends:
Sweeps of minor structure in a trending market often precede continuation
Use higher timeframe structure to determine if a sweep is counter-trend (likely reversal) or with-trend (likely continuation)
Entry Refinement: In ranging markets, trade from swept lows to highs and vice versa, as institutions accumulate at the extremes.
Advanced Sweep Analysis:
Double Sweeps: When both sides of a range are swept, expect a strong breakout
Sweep Rejection Quality: Fast, strong rejections of sweeps are more reliable than slow grinding returns
Timeframe Consideration: Daily timeframe sweeps are significantly more important than 15-minute sweeps
Volume Profile: Sweeps with low volume followed by high volume reversals confirm manipulation
What Makes a High-Quality Sweep Signal: ✅ Penetrates structure by at least 0.5-1x ATR
✅ Strong rejection candle (long wick, decisive close)
✅ Occurs at a higher timeframe structural level
✅ Creates a Change of Character on the following move
✅ Sweeps an obvious level where retail stops cluster
4. Change of Character (CHOCH) - Major Reversal Signals
What It Is: A Change of Character represents the most significant shift in market dynamics—when the entire structural bias of the market flips from bullish to bearish or bearish to bullish. CHOCH signals are the crown jewel of SMC trading because they identify the exact moment when institutional positioning fundamentally changes.
The Anatomy of a CHOCH: A valid CHOCH requires a specific sequence:
Established Trend: A clear directional bias with multiple BOS in one direction
Liquidity Engineering: A sweep of structure in the current trend direction (the manipulation phase)
Structural Break: Price then breaks structure in the OPPOSITE direction (the revelation phase)
This combination shows that institutions have:
Completed their accumulation/distribution at favorable prices (via the sweep)
Shifted their positioning from bullish to bearish (or vice versa)
Begun a new directional campaign
Visual Presentation:
Bullish CHOCH (Cyan Triangle Up): Appears when bearish structure is broken after a low sweep, signaling the shift to bullish control
Bearish CHOCH (Red Triangle Down): Appears when bullish structure is broken after a high sweep, signaling the shift to bearish control
Prominent Markers: Larger and more visually distinct than BOS signals, reflecting their importance
Why CHOCH Signals Are So Powerful:
Trend Reversal Identification: They mark the earliest possible confirmation of a trend change
High Win Rate: When combined with proper risk management, CHOCH signals have among the highest success rates in SMC trading
Risk-Reward Ratio: Entering at CHOCH gives you the best possible risk-reward since you're entering at the beginning of a new trend
Institutional Confirmation: The sequence of sweep + structure break proves institutional repositioning, not just retail sentiment
Trading CHOCH Signals:
The Perfect CHOCH Setup:
Identify the Sweep: Watch for a liquidity sweep of structural lows (for bullish) or highs (for bearish)
Wait for the Break: Don't enter on the sweep—wait for structure to break in the opposite direction
CHOCH Confirmation: The indicator fires the CHOCH signal—this is your entry trigger
Entry Execution:
Aggressive: Enter immediately on CHOCH confirmation
Conservative: Wait for a pullback to the first Fair Value Gap or broken structure (now turned support/resistance)
Stop Placement: Beyond the swept liquidity point
Target Selection: Previous swing in the opposite direction, or let it run to the next CHOCH
Multiple Timeframe CHOCH Strategy: The most powerful setups occur when CHOCHs align across timeframes:
Daily CHOCH: Signals major institutional trend change, target 500+ pips (Forex) or significant point moves
4H CHOCH: Confirms daily direction, provides swing trade opportunities
1H CHOCH: Offers precise entry timing within the higher timeframe trend
15M CHOCH: Used for position scaling and intraday management
Example Trade Flow:
Daily Chart: Bullish CHOCH appears after weeks of downtrend
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4H Chart: Wait for pullback after the daily CHOCH, then catch the 4H bullish CHOCH
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1H Chart: Enter on the 1H bullish CHOCH that aligns with both higher timeframes
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Result: You've entered at the beginning of a major trend with multiple confirmations
CHOCH Quality Grading:
A-Grade CHOCH (Highest Probability):
Occurs at major higher timeframe structure
Following a clear liquidity sweep
Volume spike on the structural break
Multiple timeframe alignment
Creates a large Fair Value Gap on the break
B-Grade CHOCH (Good Probability):
Valid sweep and structure break
Single timeframe signal
Moderate volume
Occurs at minor structure
C-Grade CHOCH (Lower Probability):
Choppy, ranging market context
Weak sweep or unclear structure
Counter to higher timeframe trend
Low volume confirmation
Common Mistakes with CHOCH Trading: ❌ Entering on the sweep instead of waiting for the structure break
❌ Ignoring higher timeframe context
❌ Taking every CHOCH regardless of quality
❌ Not waiting for pullbacks on aggressive trends
❌ Placing stops too tight, getting caught in volatility
Advanced CHOCH Concepts:
Failed CHOCH: Occasionally, what appears to be a CHOCH will fail (price reverses back into the previous trend). This often indicates:
Insufficient institutional conviction for the reversal
Fake-out to grab liquidity in the opposite direction
Need to wait for a higher timeframe CHOCH for confirmation
When a CHOCH fails, it often sets up an even stronger continuation of the original trend.
CHOCH vs BOS Decision Matrix:
If in doubt about trend direction → wait for CHOCH
If confident in trend → trade BOS continuations
After a CHOCH → next signals in the new direction are BOS
5. Fair Value Gaps (FVG) - Institutional Retracement Zones
What It Is: Fair Value Gaps represent price imbalances where the market moved so quickly that it left behind inefficient pricing. These gaps form when there's no overlap between the current candle's wick and the candle from two bars ago—a void in the price action that creates a "gap" in the order flow.
The Institutional Logic: When institutions execute large market orders, they can push price rapidly through levels without allowing normal two-way trading. This creates unfilled orders and imbalanced order books. Institutions often return to these gaps to:
Fill additional orders at more favorable prices
Allow the market to "breathe" before the next push
Create support/resistance at the gap for the next move
Restore balance to the order book
FVG Formation Criteria: This indicator uses enhanced FVG detection logic:
Bullish FVG (Upward Gap):
Current candle's low is above the high from 2 candles ago
Creates a visible gap where no trading occurred
Gap size must exceed 30% of ATR (filtering minor gaps)
Typically forms on strong bullish momentum candles
Market moved up so fast it left unfilled sell orders
Bearish FVG (Downward Gap):
Current candle's high is below the low from 2 candles ago
Creates a visible gap where no trading occurred
Gap size must exceed 30% of ATR
Typically forms on strong bearish momentum candles
Market moved down so fast it left unfilled buy orders
Visual Presentation:
Bullish FVG Zones: Semi-transparent cyan boxes extending from gap bottom to top
Bearish FVG Zones: Semi-transparent red boxes extending from gap top to bottom
Dynamic Management: Gaps automatically removed when filled or expired
Clean Display: Only active, unfilled gaps shown to prevent chart clutter
FVG Trading Strategies:
Strategy 1: FVG Retracement Entries After a CHOCH or strong BOS, wait for price to retrace into the FVG for entry:
Identify trend direction via CHOCH or BOS
Locate the nearest FVG in the direction of the trend
Set limit orders within the FVG zone
Stop loss beyond the FVG
Target the next structural level or previous swing
Strategy 2: FVG Breakout Confirmation When price breaks through an FVG without filling it:
Signals extreme institutional urgency
Indicates the move is likely to continue strongly
The unfilled gap becomes a "no-go zone" for counter-trend entries
Strategy 3: Multiple FVG Management When multiple FVGs form in sequence:
The first FVG is most likely to be filled
If price skips the first FVG, it signals exceptional strength
Sequential gaps create a "gap ladder" for scaling into positions
FVG Quality Assessment:
High-Quality FVGs (Best Trading Zones):
Large gap size (1.5x+ ATR)
Formed on high volume impulse moves
Aligned with higher timeframe structure
Created during CHOCH or strong BOS
Positioned between current price and key structure
Low-Quality FVGs (Use Caution):
Small gaps (< 0.5 ATR)
Formed during choppy, ranging conditions
Multiple overlapping gaps in the same area
Counter to higher timeframe trend
Very old gaps (50+ bars ago)
FVG Lifecycle Management:
The indicator intelligently manages FVG zones:
Gap Filling:
Bullish FVG is "filled" when price touches the bottom of the gap
Bearish FVG is "filled" when price touches the top of the gap
Filled gaps are automatically removed from the chart
Partial fills count as complete fills (institutions got their orders)
Gap Expiration:
Gaps older than the extension period (default 10 bars) are removed
This keeps the chart clean and focuses on relevant levels
Adjustable from 5-50 bars based on timeframe and trading style
Gap Priority: When multiple gaps exist, closest gap to current price is most relevant
Advanced FVG Concepts:
Nested FVGs: Sometimes FVGs form within larger FVGs. The smaller, more recent gap typically gets filled first, providing a secondary entry within the larger gap.
FVG Clusters: When 3+ FVGs stack in the same zone, this area becomes a major institutional reaccumulation zone—excellent for swing entries.
Inverted FVGs: Bullish FVGs in downtrends or bearish FVGs in uptrends can act as resistance/support where rallies/dips fail.
FVG + Liquidity Sweep Combination: The ultimate entry setup:
Liquidity sweep occurs
CHOCH confirms reversal
Price retraces into FVG created during the CHOCH move
Enter with exceptional risk-reward ratio
FVG Statistics & Probabilities:
Research on FVG behavior shows:
Approximately 70% of FVGs get filled within 20 bars
FVGs formed during CHOCH have 80%+ fill rate
Larger gaps (2x+ ATR) have lower but higher-quality fill rates
Higher timeframe FVGs are more magnetic than lower timeframe
Timeframe Considerations:
Daily FVGs:
Can remain unfilled for weeks
Major institutional zones
Often mark the absolute best entry prices for swing trades
When filled, usually result in strong reactions
4H FVGs:
Typically fill within 3-7 days
Excellent for swing trading
Balance between frequency and reliability
1H FVGs:
Usually fill within 1-3 days
Good for short-term position trading
More frequent signals
15M FVGs:
Often fill same day
Best used for intraday refinement
Should align with higher timeframe gaps
🔧 Customization & Settings Guide
Structure Detection Settings
Swing Lookback Period (3-50 bars): This is arguably the most important setting as it determines what the indicator considers "structure."
Low Values (3-7):
Identifies minor swings and frequent structure points
More BOS and CHOCH signals
Better for scalping and day trading
Risk: More false signals in choppy markets
Best for: 15M-1H charts, active traders
Medium Values (8-15):
Balanced approach capturing meaningful swings
Default setting works well for most traders
Good signal-to-noise ratio
Best for: 1H-4H charts, swing traders
High Values (16-50):
Only major structural points identified
Fewer but higher-quality signals
Cleaner charts with less noise
Better for trending markets
Best for: 4H-Daily charts, position traders
ATR Period (1-50): Controls how volatility is measured for liquidity sweep detection.
Shorter Periods (7-14):
More responsive to recent volatility changes
Better during high volatility events
May overreact to short-term spikes
Longer Periods (15-30):
Smoother, more stable volatility measurement
Better for swing trading
Reduces sensitivity to short-term noise
Liquidity Sweep Multiplier (0.5-3.0): Determines how far beyond structure price must move to qualify as a sweep.
Low Multiplier (0.5-0.9):
Catches smaller, more frequent sweeps
More signals but lower reliability
Good for scalping or high-frequency trading
Use in ranging markets
Medium Multiplier (1.0-1.5):
Balanced sensitivity
Default 1.2 works for most situations
Good signal quality
High Multiplier (1.6-3.0):
Only major, obvious sweeps detected
Fewer but very high-quality signals
Best for trending markets
Use when you want only the clearest setups
Display Options
Toggle Controls: Each component can be individually enabled/disabled:
Show Market Structure:
Turn off when chart becomes too cluttered
Essential for understanding context, generally keep ON
Disable only when you know structure from higher timeframe
Show Liquidity Zones:
Highlights swept areas with boxes
Can be disabled if you prefer cleaner charts
Keep ON when learning to spot manipulation
Show Break of Structure:
BOS labels can be disabled if trading only reversals
Keep ON for trend following strategies
Show Change of Character:
Core SMC signal, usually keep ON
Only disable if focusing purely on continuation trading
Show Fair Value Gaps:
OFF by default to prevent overwhelming new users
Turn ON once comfortable with basic structure
Can generate many zones on lower timeframes
FVG Extension Period (5-50 bars): Determines how long unfilled gaps remain displayed.
Short Extension (5-10):
Keeps charts very clean
Only shows very recent gaps
Good for day trading
May remove gaps before they fill
Medium Extension (11-25):
Balanced approach
Captures most gap fills
Good for swing trading
Long Extension (26-50):
Shows historical gap context
Better for position trading
Higher timeframe analysis
Can make charts busy on lower timeframes
Color Scheme Customization
Why Colors Matter: Visual clarity is crucial for quick decision-making. The color scheme should:
Clearly distinguish bullish vs bearish elements
Work well with your chart background (dark/light mode)
Be visible but not distracting
Match your personal preference for aesthetics
Default Colors:
Bullish: Cyan (
#00ffff) - visibility and association with "cool" buying
Bearish: Red (
#ff0051) - visibility and universal danger/selling association
FVG Bullish: 85% transparent cyan - visible but not overpowering
FVG Bearish: 85% transparent red - visible but not overpowering
Customization Tips:
Increase transparency if zones overwhelm price action
Use higher contrast colors on light backgrounds
Keep bullish/bearish colors visually distinct
Test colors across different market conditions
Optimization by Market Type
Forex (24-hour markets):
Structure Lookback: 10-15
ATR Period: 14-21
Sweep Multiplier: 1.0-1.5
Best Timeframes: 15M, 1H, 4H
Stocks (Session-based):
Structure Lookback: 8-12
ATR Period: 14
Sweep Multiplier: 1.2-1.8
Best Timeframes: 5M, 15M, 1H, Daily
Note: Gaps at market open/close aren't FVGs
Cryptocurrency (High volatility):
Structure Lookback: 12-20 (filter noise)
ATR Period: 10-14 (responsive to volatility)
Sweep Multiplier: 1.5-2.5 (larger sweeps)
Best Timeframes: 15M, 1H, 4H
Indices (Moderate volatility):
Structure Lookback: 10-15
ATR Period: 14-20
Sweep Multiplier: 1.0-1.5
Best Timeframes: 1H, 4H, Daily
📈 Complete Trading System & Strategies
The Complete SMC Trading Process
Step 1: Higher Timeframe Analysis (Daily/4H) Begin every trading session by analyzing higher timeframes:
Identify the prevailing market structure (bullish or bearish)
Mark key swing highs and lows
Note any recent CHOCHs that signal trend changes
Identify major Fair Value Gaps that could act as targets or entry zones
Determine areas of liquidity (obvious highs/lows where stops cluster)
Step 2: Trading Timeframe Setup (1H/4H) Move to your primary trading timeframe:
Wait for alignment with higher timeframe bias
Look for CHOCH signals if expecting reversal
Look for BOS signals if expecting continuation
Identify liquidity sweeps that create trading opportunities
Note nearby FVGs for entry refinement
Step 3: Entry Timeframe Execution (15M/1H) Use lower timeframe for precise entry:
After higher timeframe signal, wait for lower timeframe confirmation
Enter on FVG fills, structure breaks, or CHOCH signals
Place stop beyond swept liquidity or broken structure
Set targets at next structure level or opposite side of range
Step 4: Management Active trade management increases profitability:
Move stop to breakeven after price moves 1R (risk unit)
Take partial profits at first target (structure level)
Let remainder run to major targets
Trail stop using FVGs or structure breaks in your direction
Exit if a counter-trend CHOCH appears
High-Probability Trading Setups
Setup 1: The Classic CHOCH Reversal
Market Context:
Extended trend in one direction
Price reaching obvious highs/lows where liquidity pools
Setup Requirements:
Liquidity sweep of the high/low
CHOCH signal fires
(Optional) Wait for pullback to FVG
Entry: On CHOCH confirmation or FVG fill
Stop: Beyond swept liquidity
Target: Previous swing in opposite direction
Example (Bullish):
Market in downtrend for 2 weeks
Price sweeps below obvious daily low
Bullish CHOCH fires (breaks previous lower high)
Enter immediately or wait for pullback to bullish FVG
Stop below swept low
Target: Previous lower high, then previous high
Risk-Reward: Typically 1:3 to 1:5+
Setup 2: BOS Continuation with FVG Entry
Market Context:
Established trend with recent CHOCH
Strong momentum in trend direction
Setup Requirements:
Recent CHOCH established trend direction
BOS signal confirms continuation
Wait for pullback into FVG created on the BOS move
Entry: Limit order within FVG zone
Stop: Beyond FVG (invalid if exceeded)
Target: Next structural level
Example (Bearish):
Bearish CHOCH 2 days ago
Price makes BOS breaking new low
Large bearish FVG created during the break
Price retraces into FVG zone
Enter short at FVG fill
Stop above FVG
Target: Next major low or daily FVG below
Risk-Reward: 1:2 to 1:4
Setup 3: Liquidity Sweep Fade
Market Context:
Ranging market between defined highs/lows
Obvious liquidity on both sides of range
Setup Requirements:
Clear range established (minimum 20-30 bars)
Price sweeps one side of range (high or low)
Strong rejection back into range
Entry: After sweep rejection confirmed
Stop: Beyond swept level
Target: Opposite side of range
Example:
Range between 1.0850-1.0920 (EUR/USD)
Price sweeps above 1.0920 to 1.0935
Strong bearish rejection candle back below 1.0920
Enter short at 1.0915
Stop at 1.0940 (above sweep high)
Target: 1.0850 (range low)
Risk-Reward: 1:2.6
Setup 4: Multi-Timeframe CHOCH Alignment
Market Context:
Major trend change occurring
Multiple timeframes showing reversal signals
Setup Requirements:
Daily timeframe shows CHOCH
Wait for 4H CHOCH in same direction
Enter on 1H CHOCH that aligns
Entry: 1H CHOCH confirmation
Stop: Below 4H structure
Target: Daily structural level
Example (Bullish):
Daily bearish trend for months
Daily bullish CHOCH appears
4H shows bullish CHOCH next day
1H bullish CHOCH provides entry
Enter long on 1H signal
Stop: Below 4H swing low
Target: Daily previous high
Risk-Reward: 1:5 to 1:10+
Position: Larger size due to alignment
Setup 5: Failed CHOCH Continuation
Market Context:
Strong trend temporarily looks like reversing
"False" CHOCH creates trap for counter-trend traders
Setup Requirements:
Apparent CHOCH against main trend
Price fails to follow through
Original trend resumes with strong BOS
Entry: On BOS in original trend direction
Stop: Recent swing
Target: Extension of original trend
Example:
Strong daily uptrend
Bearish CHOCH appears (potential reversal)
Price consolidates but doesn't follow through down
Bullish BOS breaks above recent consolidation
Enter long on BOS
Stop: Below failed CHOCH low
Target: New high extension
Risk-Reward: 1:3 to 1:6
Note: Failed reversals often lead to explosive continuations
Risk Management Framework
Position Sizing: Never risk more than 1-2% of account per trade, even on A+ setups.
Risk Calculation:
Position Size = (Account Size × Risk %) / (Entry - Stop Loss in pips/points)
Example:
Account: $10,000
Risk: 1% = $100
Entry: 1.0900
Stop: 1.0870 (30 pips)
Position Size: $100 / 30 pips = $3.33 per pip
Lot Size (Forex): 0.33 lots
Stop Loss Placement:
For CHOCH Reversals:
Place stop 5-10 pips beyond swept liquidity
Gives room for volatility while protecting capital
If swept liquidity is violated, setup is invalidated
For BOS Continuations:
Place stop beyond the FVG or structure that provided entry
Typically tighter stops (closer to entry)
Can trail stop to breakeven quickly
For Range Trading:
Stop beyond the swept level
Generally tight stops work well in ranges
Exit quickly if range boundaries break
Take Profit Strategy:
Scaling Out Method (Recommended):
First Target (50% of position): First structural level (1:1 to 1:2)
Second Target (30% of position): Major structure (1:3 to 1:5)
Trail Stop (20% of position): Let run to full extension
Full Exit Method:
Hold entire position to predetermined target
Requires more discipline
Higher reward but also higher risk of giveback
Trade Management Rules:
Breakeven Rule: Move stop to breakeven after 1R profit
Partial Profit Rule: Take partials at structure levels
Trailing Rule: Trail stop
TQ Gold Trend (Macro Regime)This indicator answers one question only:
Is gold in a monetary uptrend right now?
It does not:
Forecast prices
Time entries
Use momentum or volatility
It simply classifies the macro trend regime of gold.
3️⃣ Logic (Simple, Explicit)
Timeframe: Weekly
Indicator: 30-week Simple Moving Average
Interpretation:
Bullish: Price above a rising 30W SMA
Bearish: Price below a falling 30W SMA
Neutral: Everything else (transition / range)
This is classic macro trend / stage analysis, adapted for gold as a monetary asset.
4️⃣ How to Use It (User Instructions)
How to read the chart
>If Gold is Bull, precious metals matter.
>If Gold is Bear, ignore silver and miners.
>If Gold is Neutral, wait — no edge.
Best use
Check once per week
Use as the first filter before looking at:
Gold/DXY
Gold/SPY
Silver/Gold
Recommended timeframe
Weekly only (designed for macro regimes, not trading)
TQ Silver / Gold (Weekly Macro)This indicator tracks the Silver / Gold ratio on a weekly basis to determine whether silver is leading gold (risk appetite returning inside metals) or gold is leading silver (a more defensive precious-metals posture).
Within the TQ Weekly Macro Framework, this indicator is designed to be used after confirming the broader macro environment using TQ Gold Trend (Weekly Macro), TQ Gold / DXY (Weekly Macro), and TQ Gold / SPY (Weekly Macro).
Why Silver / Gold matters
>When Silver / Gold rises, silver is outperforming gold — often associated with reflation, growth expectations, or broad risk appetite within precious metals.
>When Silver / Gold falls, gold is outperforming silver — often associated with defense, uncertainty, or tighter financial conditions.
>This ratio is not a timing tool — it is a regime and leadership indicator within the metals complex.
How it works (regime rules)
Using weekly data:
Compute Silver ÷ Gold
Apply a 30-week SMA
Regime definitions:
Bull: Ratio above a rising 30-week SMA (silver leading)
Bear: Ratio below a falling 30-week SMA (gold leading)
Neutral: Transition / range
A clear label marks the current regime.
How to use it in your system
Use after confirming:
TQ Gold Trend (Weekly Macro)
TQ Gold / DXY (Weekly Macro)
TQ Gold / SPY (Weekly Macro)
> If Silver / Gold is Bull, metals participation is broadening and silver often has more upside torque.
> If Silver / Gold is Bear, gold leadership is defensive and silver exposure may underperform.
> Neutral often signals rotation or consolidation.
Best timeframe
Designed for weekly macro regime analysis.
TQ Gold / SPY (Weekly Macro)What this indicator does
This indicator tracks the Gold/SPY ratio on a weekly basis to show whether gold is outperforming U.S. equities (risk assets). It helps you determine if the market is favoring hard money / defensive leadership vs risk-on equity leadership.
Within the TQ Weekly Macro Framework, this indicator is intended to be used after confirming gold’s primary trend using TQ Gold Trend (Weekly Macro) and its monetary backdrop using TQ Gold / DXY (Weekly Macro).
Why Gold/SPY matters
Gold can rise during equity booms and during equity stress.
The Gold/SPY ratio tells you which asset class is winning in relative terms.
Rising Gold/SPY often signals defensive leadership, shifting macro preferences, or risk repricing, especially when aligned with TQ Gold Trend (Weekly Macro).
How it works (regime rules)
Using weekly data:
Compute Gold ÷ SPY
Apply a 30-week SMA
Regime definitions:
Bull: Ratio above a rising 30-week SMA (gold leading equities)
Bear: Ratio below a falling 30-week SMA (equities leading gold)
Neutral: Transition / range
A clear label marks the current regime.
How to use it in your system
Use after TQ Gold Trend (Weekly Macro) and TQ Gold / DXY (Weekly Macro).
> If Gold/SPY is Bull, gold is leading risk assets — metals tend to behave stronger and more “macro-relevant.”
> If Gold/SPY is Bear, equities are winning — gold moves may be less dominant.
> Neutral usually means rotation or consolidation.
Best timeframe
Designed for weekly macro regime analysis, not short-term trading.
TQ Gold / DXY (Weekly Macro)What this indicator does
This indicator tracks the relative performance of gold versus the U.S. dollar using the Gold/DXY ratio. It helps determine whether gold’s strength is real (monetary) or merely nominal.
Why Gold/DXY matters
Gold rising with a rising dollar is not a strong signal.
Gold rising against a weakening dollar signals monetary outperformance.
This ratio filters out dollar noise and focuses on true purchasing-power strength.
How it works
The indicator calculates Gold ÷ DXY using weekly data.
A 30-week SMA is applied to the ratio.
Regimes are defined as:
Bull: Ratio above a rising 30-week SMA (gold beating the dollar)
Bear: Ratio below a falling 30-week SMA
Neutral: Transition or range-bound periods
A clear on-chart label shows the current regime.
How to use it
Use after confirming Gold Trend is Bull.
When Gold/DXY is Bull, gold has a true monetary tailwind.
When Gold/DXY is Bear, gold rallies are often fragile or dollar-driven.
Neutral readings signal consolidation or regime change.
Best timeframe
Designed for weekly charts and macro analysis.
Not intended for short-term trading signals.
Weekly macro ratio indicator tracking Silver/Gold with a 30-weekWhat this indicator does
This indicator tracks the Silver/Gold ratio on a weekly basis to determine whether silver is leading gold (risk appetite returning inside metals) or gold is leading silver (more defensive precious-metals posture).
Why Silver/Gold matters
When Silver/Gold rises, silver is outperforming gold — often associated with reflation, growth expectations, or broad risk appetite.
When Silver/Gold falls, gold is outperforming silver — often associated with defense, uncertainty, or tighter financial conditions.
This ratio is not a timing tool — it’s a regime/leadership indicator.
How it works (regime rules)
Using weekly data:
Compute Silver ÷ Gold
Apply a 30-week SMA
Regime definitions:
Bull: Ratio above a rising 30-week SMA (silver leading)
Bear: Ratio below a falling 30-week SMA (gold leading)
Neutral: Transition/range
A clear label marks the current regime.
How to use it in your system - This indicator is designed to be used as part of the broader TQ Weekly Macro Framework, alongside other TQ indicators such as TQ Gold Trend (Weekly Macro), TQ Gold / DXY (Weekly Macro), and TQ Gold / SPY (Weekly Macro).
Each indicator can also be used independently.
Use after confirming:
Pane 1: Gold Trend
Pane 2: Gold/DXY
Pane 3: Gold/SPY
If Silver/Gold is Bull, metals participation is broadening and silver often has more upside torque.
If Silver/Gold is Bear, gold leadership is defensive; silver exposure may underperform.
Neutral often signals rotation or consolidation.
Best timeframe
Designed for weekly macro regime analysis.
Weekly macro ratio indicator comparing gold vs SPY 30 SMAWhat this indicator does
This indicator tracks the Gold/SPY ratio on a weekly basis to show whether gold is outperforming U.S. equities (risk assets). It helps you determine if the market is favoring hard money / defensive leadership vs risk-on equity leadership.
Why Gold/SPY matters
Gold can rise during equity booms and during equity stress.
The Gold/SPY ratio tells you which asset class is winning in relative terms.
Rising Gold/SPY often signals defensive leadership, shifting macro preferences, or risk repricing.
How it works (regime rules)
Using weekly data:
Compute Gold ÷ SPY
Apply a 30-week SMA
Regime definitions:
Bull: Ratio above a rising 30-week SMA (gold leading equities)
Bear: Ratio below a falling 30-week SMA (equities leading gold)
Neutral: Transition/range
A clear label marks the current regime.
How to use it in your system
Use after Pane 1 (Gold Trend) and Pane 2 (Gold/DXY).
If Gold/SPY is Bull, gold is leading risk assets — metals tend to behave stronger and more “macro-relevant.”
If Gold/SPY is Bear, equities are winning — gold moves may be less dominant.
Neutral usually means rotation or consolidation.
Best timeframe
Designed for weekly macro regime analysis, not short-term trading.
Gold And Silver Macro Dashboard A weekly, macro-focused dashboard for precious metals that tracks gold’s trend plus three key relative-strength ratios: Gold/DXY, Gold/SPY, and Silver/Gold. Uses a 30-week SMA regime filter to label each series as Bull / Neutral / Bear and provides a quick “full picture” read.
What this indicator does
This dashboard helps you read the big picture for precious metals using a simple regime framework (weekly + 30-week SMA). It combines four signals into one view:
Gold (XAUUSD) — establishes the core precious-metals trend
Gold / DXY — shows whether gold is outperforming the U.S. dollar
Gold / SPY — shows whether gold is outperforming U.S. equities (risk assets)
Silver / Gold — shows whether risk appetite is returning inside metals (silver leadership)
How it works (simple rules)
Each item is classified using the same weekly regime logic:
Bull: price/ratio is above a rising 30-week SMA
Bear: price/ratio is below a falling 30-week SMA
Neutral: everything else (transition/range)
How to use it (30-second weekly scan)
Start with Gold: if Gold is Bull, metals have a tailwind.
Confirm with Gold/DXY: Bull means gold is beating fiat.
Confirm with Gold/SPY: Bull means gold is beating risk assets.
Use Silver/Gold to size aggressiveness: Bull implies reflation/confidence and often stronger silver participation.
Best timeframe
Designed for Weekly charts. The script can force weekly calculations, so it remains consistent even if you view other timeframes.
Customization
Change tickers if your preferred feed differs (OANDA spot vs futures vs ETFs).
Toggle the plotted lines on/off and keep only the dashboard table if you want a cleaner screen.
Important note
This is a macro regime tool for orientation and context. It is not meant to time entries/exits on lower timeframes.
Default symbols are:
Gold: OANDA:XAUUSD
Silver: OANDA:XAGUSD
Dollar Index: TVC:DXY
SPY: AMEX:SPY
Core Rule: Gold tells you WHEN metals matter. Ratios tell you WHY and HOW aggressive to be.
Bull across all four = strongest PM regime. Mixed readings = transition. Gold Bull + Silver/Gold Bear = defensive gold-led phase.
MTF 4MA Direction Dashboard and TF AlignmentThe MTF 4MA Direction Dashboard is a multi-timeframe trend-alignment tool designed to answer one core trading question:
Are higher and lower timeframes pointing in the same direction — and how strong is that alignment?
Instead of relying on a single chart timeframe, this indicator evaluates directional consistency across five timeframes simultaneously using a fast 4-period moving average. The result is a weighted directional score, expressed as Bull/Bear percentages and summarized with a clear letter grade and interpretation.
This makes the indicator ideal as a trend filter, bias confirmation tool, or higher-timeframe context engine for discretionary and systematic traders alike.
How It Works
For each selected timeframe (default: 1H, 4H, 1D, 1W, 1M):
A 4-period moving average is calculated (user-selectable MA type).
The indicator determines direction by comparing the current MA value to the prior bar:
Rising MA → Bullish
Falling MA → Bearish
Each timeframe contributes to a weighted score, allowing higher timeframes to carry more influence if desired.
The combined result is converted into:
Bull %
Bear %
Letter Grade (A–F)
Plain-English interpretation
All results are displayed in a compact, customizable on-chart dashboard.
Dashboard Metrics Explained
Aligned TFs
Shows how many timeframes are bullish vs bearish.
Bull % / Bear %
Weighted directional confidence across all timeframes.
Grade (A–F)
A structured summary of alignment strength:
A → Strong bullish alignment
B → Constructive bullish bias
C → Transitional / mixed conditions
D → Weak structure
F → Bearish or poorly aligned
Grade Condition & Interpretation
Explicit thresholds and a clear contextual reading of current market structure.
How to Use This Indicator
This is not an entry signal by itself.
It is best used as a context and confirmation tool.
Common use cases include:
✅ Trend Filtering
Only take long trades when Bull % is elevated (e.g., Grade A or B).
✅ Multi-Timeframe Confirmation
Confirm that lower-timeframe setups agree with higher-timeframe structure.
✅ Bias Control
Reduce over-trading during mixed or transitional conditions (Grade C/D).
✅ Risk Management Context
Scale position size or aggressiveness based on alignment strength.
Ideal Trading Conditions
This indicator performs best in:
Trending or structurally developing markets
Swing trading and position trading
Higher-timeframe-aware intraday strategies
Markets where directional follow-through matters more than noise
During highly choppy or mean-reverting conditions, grades will naturally compress toward the middle — providing a visual cue to reduce directional exposure.
Customization & Controls
Select MA type (SMA, EMA, RMA, WMA)
Adjust timeframe importance via custom weights
Fully customizable table colors and position
Toggle dashboard visibility on/off
This flexibility allows the indicator to be adapted to different assets, trading styles, and risk preferences.
Final Notes
The MTF 4MA Direction Dashboard is designed to bring clarity to multi-timeframe analysis by transforming raw directional data into a structured, readable decision framework.
Use it to align trades with structure, avoid fighting dominant trends, and maintain consistency across timeframes.
[CT] D&W PPO + RBF + DivergenceThis indicator combines two separate ideas into one tool so you can read trend context from your price chart while timing momentum shifts from a clean oscillator panel. The first component is the Daily and Weekly Percentage Price Oscillator (D&W PPO), which measures the relationship between two EMA spreads that are intentionally built to reflect two “speeds” of market structure. The “weekly” leg is calculated as the percentage distance between a slower and faster EMA pair (L1 and L2), and the “daily” leg is calculated as the percentage distance between a shorter EMA pair (L3 and L4), but both are normalized by the same long EMA (e2) so the values behave like a percent-based oscillator rather than raw points. The script then combines those two legs by creating R = W + D, and it plots the histogram as R − W, which simplifies to D. That is not a mistake, it is the point of the design. By setting the baseline at “R equals W,” the zero line becomes a very intuitive threshold that tells you whether the shorter-term push is adding to the longer-term bias or subtracting from it. When the histogram is above zero, the daily component is supportive of the larger trend pressure, and when it is below zero, the daily component is opposing it. The histogram color is intentionally binary and stable, green when the histogram is at or above zero and red when it is below, so the panel reads like a momentum confirmation tool rather than a noisy oscillator that constantly shifts shades.
The second component is the RBF Price Trail, which is drawn on the upper price chart even though the indicator itself lives in a lower panel. This line is not a moving average in the traditional sense. It is a Radial Basis Function kernel smoother that weights recent prices based on their similarity rather than only their recency. In plain terms, the kernel attempts to build a smoother “baseline” that adapts to the shape of price action, and then the script optionally wraps that baseline inside an ATR band and applies a Supertrend-like trailing clamp. When the ATR band is enabled, the line will not simply track the kernel value, it will trail price and hold its position until price forces it to ratchet. This behavior is what makes it useful as a structure-aligned trend line rather than just another smoothing curve. When the adaptive band boost is enabled, the band width is multiplied by a factor that grows when recent price change is large relative to a lookback normalization window. That means the trailing mechanism can adapt to fast markets by changing the effective band behavior, which helps reduce whipsaws in choppy conditions while still allowing the line to respond when volatility expands. The line color is determined by where price closes relative to the trail, bullish when price is above the trail and bearish when price is below it, and you can optionally color your actual chart candles from either the PPO state or the RBF state depending on what you want your eyes to follow.
The settings are organized so you can control each module without changing how the core PPO trend logic behaves. The PPO settings L1, L2, L3, and L4 define the EMA lengths used to compute the weekly leg W and the daily leg D. Increasing these values makes the oscillator slower and smoother, while decreasing them makes it react faster to recent movement. “Show W line” is simply a visual aid, it plots the W line in the oscillator panel so you can see the longer-term component, but it does not change the histogram logic. “Histogram thickness” is purely visual and controls how thick the column bars are. The PPO colors are the two base colors used for the histogram state, green when the daily component is supportive and red when it is opposing.
The RBF settings control what you see on the upper chart. “Show RBF on Price Chart” turns the trail line on or off. “Source” chooses which price series feeds the kernel, and close is usually the cleanest choice. “Kernel Length” determines how many bars the kernel uses; a larger value makes the baseline smoother and slower, and a smaller value makes it more reactive. “Gamma Adj” controls how quickly the kernel’s weights decay as price becomes dissimilar, so higher gamma tends to make the kernel react more sharply to changes while lower gamma produces a broader smoothing effect. “Use ATR Trail Band” is the switch that turns the kernel baseline into a trailing band line, and it is the reason the line can “hold” and then ratchet instead of moving continuously like a normal moving average. “ATR Length” and “ATR Factor” control the width of that band, and widening the band will generally reduce flips and noise at the cost of later signals. “Use Adaptive Band Boost” turns on the volatility normalization idea, “Boost Normalization Lookback” defines how far back the script looks to determine what counts as a large price change, and “Boost Multiplier” controls how strongly the band behavior is adjusted during those periods. The line width and bull/bear colors are visual controls only.
Price bar coloring is intentionally handled with a single selector so you do not end up with two modules fighting to color candles differently. If you choose “Off,” nothing on the main chart is recolored. If you choose “PPO,” your price candles reflect whether the PPO histogram is above or below zero. If you choose “RBF,” your price candles reflect whether price is above or below the RBF trail. Most traders will pick one and stick with it so the chart communicates a single bias at a glance.
The divergence module is optional and is designed to be a confirmation layer rather than a primary trigger. When enabled, it can mark regular divergence and hidden divergence, and it lets you decide what the pivots should be based on. The divergence source can be the PPO histogram or the R line, depending on whether you want divergence measured on the cleaner momentum component or on the combined series. “Key off pivots” determines whether pivot detection is driven by oscillator pivots or by price pivots. If you choose oscillator pivots, divergence anchors are found where the oscillator makes pivot highs or lows and those are compared against price at the same points. If you choose price pivots, the pivots are taken from price first and the oscillator value at those pivot bars is used for the comparison, which can feel more intuitive when you want divergence to respect obvious swing structure on the chart. Pivot Left and Pivot Right control how strict the swing definition is, larger values create fewer but more meaningful pivots and smaller values create more frequent signals. “Mark on Price Chart” adds tiny markers on the candles at the pivot location so you can see where the divergence event was confirmed, while the oscillator panel uses lines and labels to make the divergence relationship obvious.
For trading, the cleanest way to use this tool is to separate “bias” from “timing.” The RBF Price Trail is your bias filter because it is structure-like and tends to hold and ratchet rather than constantly drifting. When price is closing above the trail and the trail is colored bullish, you treat the market as long-biased and you focus on long setups, pullbacks, and continuation entries. When price is closing below the trail and the trail is bearish, you treat the market as short-biased and you focus on short setups, rallies, and continuation shorts. The PPO histogram is then your timing and pressure confirmation. In an up-bias, the highest quality continuation conditions are when the histogram is above zero and stays above zero through pullbacks, because that means the shorter-term pressure is still supporting the longer-term drift. When the histogram dips below zero during an up-bias, it is a warning that the daily component is now opposing, which often corresponds to a deeper pullback, a rotation, or a period of consolidation, so you either wait for the histogram to recover above zero or you tighten expectations and manage risk more aggressively. In a down-bias, the mirror logic applies: the best continuation conditions are when the histogram is below zero, and pushes above zero tend to represent countertrend rotations or pauses inside the bearish condition.
Divergence is best used as an early warning and a location filter, not as a standalone entry button. Regular bullish divergence, where price makes a lower low but the oscillator makes a higher low, can signal bearish pressure is weakening and is most useful when it appears while price is below the RBF trail but failing to continue downward, because it often precedes a reclaim of the trail or at least a meaningful rotation. Regular bearish divergence, where price makes a higher high but the oscillator makes a lower high, can signal bullish pressure is weakening and is most useful when it appears while price is above the trail but extension is failing, because it often precedes a drop back to the trail or a full flip. Hidden divergence is a continuation concept. Hidden bullish divergence, where price makes a higher low while the oscillator makes a lower low, often shows up during pullbacks in an uptrend and can help you confirm continuation as long as the RBF bias remains bullish. Hidden bearish divergence, where price makes a lower high while the oscillator makes a higher high, often shows up during rallies in a downtrend and can help you confirm continuation as long as the RBF bias remains bearish. In practice, you’ll get the best results when you only act on divergence that aligns with the RBF bias for hidden divergence continuation, and you treat regular divergence as a caution or reversal setup only when it occurs near a meaningful swing and is followed by a bias change or a strong momentum shift on the PPO.
The most practical workflow is to keep the RBF trail visible on the price chart as your regime guide, keep the PPO histogram as your momentum confirmation, and decide in advance whether you want candle coloring to represent the PPO state or the RBF state so your eyes are not reading two different meanings at once. if you want the cleanest “trend-following” behavior, color candles by the RBF trail and use the PPO histogram as the timing trigger. If you want the cleanest “momentum-first” behavior, color candles by PPO and treat the RBF trail as the higher-level filter for whether you should press a move or fade it.
Uptrick: Price Memory TrendIntroduction
Uptrick: Price Memory Trend is a custom indicator designed to detect directional shifts and volatility changes using a non-traditional price memory approach. Unlike moving average systems, it builds a dynamic memory of price that adapts gradually over time, allowing it to detect significant deviations and trend transitions with reduced noise.
Overview
This script identifies trend changes by comparing the current price to a memory-based baseline. When price deviates significantly from this memory base, it triggers a trend regime shift—either bullish or bearish. Adaptive deviation bands are calculated using absolute deviation from the memory base, not ATR or standard deviation, which allows the indicator to capture volatility uniquely. Visual components include color-coded candles, labeled signals, optional bands, and a live status table summarizing current trend metrics.
Originality
The indicator’s core innovation lies in its use of a decaying memory function to track trend direction, replacing moving averages with a price memory that responds only to significant deviations. This method avoids lag typically associated with smoothing techniques, enabling timely trend detection. Furthermore, deviation is measured directly in price terms, rather than through volatility surrogates like ATR or Bollinger Bands, resulting in a more raw and responsive depiction of price behavior.
Inputs
Core Engine
Memory Strength: Sets how strongly the memory responds to price changes. Higher values make the memory base more reactive.
Memory Decay: Controls how much past memory is retained. Lower values weight new prices more heavily.
Deviation Length: Length of the EMA used to smooth absolute price deviation. A longer setting results in smoother bands.
Band Multiplier: Expands or contracts the dynamic bands. Higher values widen the bands, reducing sensitivity.
Customization
Color Palette: Selects one of six predefined color schemes for bull and bear visuals.
Show Bands: Enables or disables the display of deviation bands.
Look: Chooses between 'Bands', 'Trail', or 'Intense' styles, affecting how bands and fills are drawn.
Bands
Trail
Intense
Show Info Table: Toggles display of the real-time trend and volatility status panel.
Table Position: Determines which corner of the chart the info panel appears in.
Text Size: Adjusts font size used within the info table.
Features
Trend Detection
Bullish Shift: Triggered when price crosses above the upper band, entering a new bullish regime.
Bearish Shift: Triggered when price crosses below the lower band, entering a new bearish regime.
Trend state is persistent and updated only on confirmed transitions, avoiding repeated entries in the same direction.
Candle Coloring
Candles are dynamically recolored based on current trend direction: bull, bear, or neutral.
Signal Labels
Visual labels marked "Up" or "Down" are placed on the chart when a regime shift occurs, helping to mark turning points.
Deviation Bands
Dynamic upper and lower bands are drawn based on smoothed absolute deviation from the memory base.
Additional outer bands based on ATR may be drawn to highlight zone intensity when the 'Intense' or 'Trail' styles are selected.
Bands visually indicate overextension and help frame price context relative to memory.
Alerts
Built-in alert conditions trigger on bullish or bearish trend shifts, useful for automation or notifications.
Info Table
The optional info table displays:
Current trend direction
Band state (calm, hot, or cool)
Price stretch from base
Trend age in bars
Confidence level based on deviation
Memory slope and acceleration
Band width and compression state
Reversion risk based on stretch level
Info Table:
Trade Example:
Logic
Price Memory
A recursive formula updates a memory variable based on the current price.
The memory adjusts only when the price deviates meaningfully from its previous value.
The formula uses a combination of delta-weighting and exponential decay:
> memory := previous_memory + delta × memory_strength
> memory := memory × memory_decay + price × (1 - memory_decay)
This produces a smooth, adaptive base that responds gradually to directional price moves.
Deviation and Bands
Absolute deviation between price and the memory base is calculated and smoothed using an EMA.
The upper and lower bands are then calculated as:
> Upper Band = memory base + (smoothed deviation × band multiplier)
> Lower Band = memory base - (smoothed deviation × band multiplier)
ATR-based extensions can optionally be drawn around these bands for added visual structure.
Trend Logic
Bullish and bearish states are tracked using crossovers and crossunders of price against the upper and lower bands.
The indicator maintains a persistent trend state variable that updates only when a confirmed regime change occurs.
This prevents multiple signals within the same trend direction (non-pyramiding behavior).
Stretch and Band Analysis
Stretch is measured as the deviation of price from memory, normalized by smoothed deviation.
Band width is tracked over time and used to detect compression or expansion.
Band position is calculated to identify where price sits between the upper and lower bands.
Info Table Metrics
Memory Slope and Acceleration: Show first and second derivative of the memory base to capture trend speed and change.
Confidence Level: Based on stretch intensity, indicating trend strength.
Reversion Risk: Inferred from how extended price is beyond the band.
Compression: Evaluated by comparing current band width to its recent average.
Summary
Uptrick: Price Memory Trend provides an alternative framework for trend identification by replacing traditional smoothing with adaptive memory logic. It measures price deviation without reliance on ATR or standard deviation, instead focusing on distance from a reactive baseline. With regime-based trend tracking, customizable visuals, and a detailed status table, it supports both discretionary and system-driven trading styles.
Disclaimer
This script is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not provide financial advice or guarantees. Trading involves risk, and past performance is not indicative of future results. Always perform your own research before making trading decisions.
SMI Trigger SystemSMI TRIGGER SYSTEM - DESCRIPTION
Overview
SMI Trigger System is a momentum oscillator that identifies trend changes and reversals using the Smoothed Stochastic Momentum Index (SMI). Features a color-changing line (green = bullish, red = bearish), cloud shading for momentum zones, and triangle markers that appear exactly when momentum flips.
What Makes It Unique:
Real-time color-changing momentum line
Cloud shading split at zero line
Triangle triggers at exact momentum flip points
Overbought/oversold limit lines
Built-in alerts for all key signals
Fully customizable appearance
Works on all timeframes
How to Use
THE DISPLAY
Green line/cloud: Bullish momentum
Red line/cloud: Bearish momentum
Above zero: Bulls in control
Below zero: Bears in control
Upper limit (+40): Overbought
Lower limit (-40): Oversold
SIGNALS
🟢 Green Triangle (▲) - Momentum flipping bullish. Buy signal, most powerful below zero.
🔴 Red Triangle (▼) - Momentum flipping bearish. Sell signal, most powerful above zero.
TRADING STRATEGIES
1. Trend Following
In uptrends: Only take green triangles, ignore red
In downtrends: Only take red triangles, ignore green
Use higher timeframe for trend, lower for entries
Example: Daily uptrend → trade green triangles on 1H chart
2. Limit Reversals
Red triangle at upper limit (+40) = strong reversal signal, go short
Green triangle at lower limit (-40) = strong reversal signal, go long
Wait for triangle AND price confirmation
Most reliable on 4H/Daily timeframes
3. Zero Line Trading
SMI crosses above zero → bullish bias, take green triangles
SMI crosses below zero → bearish bias, take red triangles
Zero acts as momentum baseline
4. Divergence Setups
Price higher high + SMI lower high = bearish divergence → take next red triangle
Price lower low + SMI higher low = bullish divergence → take next green triangle
Most powerful at overbought/oversold limits
ENTRIES & EXITS
Enter: On triangle appearance
Stop: Beyond recent opposite-color triangle
Target: Limit levels or opposite triangle
Add: Additional same-color triangles in strong trends
TIMEFRAME GUIDE
Scalping (1-5m): Lower %K to 3-4, take all trend-aligned triangles
Day trading (15-60m): Default settings (5/3), focus on limit reversals
Swing trading (4H-Daily): Higher %K to 7-10, trade only extreme readings
ADJUSTING SENSITIVITY
SMI %K Length (default: 5):
Lower (3-4) = More signals, faster - good for scalping
Higher (7-10) = Fewer signals, stronger - good for swing trading
SMI %D Length (default: 3):
Lower (1-2) = More responsive
Higher (5-7) = Smoother
ALERTS
Built-in alerts for:
Triangle appears (momentum flips)
SMI crosses zero (trend change)
SMI crosses limits (overbought/oversold)
Enable in settings, configure in TradingView alert dialog.
CUSTOMIZATION
Toggle cloud/triangles on/off
Adjust triangle size and positioning
Customize all colors
Triangle label cap prevents clutter
Key Settings
SMI %K Length (default: 5): Controls sensitivity and signal frequency
SMI %D Length (default: 3): Controls smoothing
SMI Limit (default: 40): Overbought/oversold threshold
Show SMI Cloud (default: ON): Cloud shading
Show SMI Flip Triangles (default: ON): Trigger markers
Triangle Size/Offset: Appearance customization
Enable Alerts (default: ON): Alert notifications
Key Features
✅ Color-changing momentum line
✅ Cloud shading for momentum zones
✅ Triangle triggers at exact flips
✅ Overbought/oversold limits
✅ Built-in alert system
✅ Fully customizable
✅ All timeframes
✅ Adjustable sensitivity
NPR21
Disclaimer
The information and publications are not meant to be, and do not constitute, financial, investment, trading, or other types of advice or recommendations supplied or endorsed by TradingView.
Ocean Master [JOAT]Ocean Master QE - Advanced Oceanic Market Analysis with Quantum Flow Dynamics
Overview
Ocean Master QE is an open-source overlay indicator that combines multiple analytical techniques into a unified market analysis framework. It uses ATR-based dynamic channels, volume-weighted order flow analysis, multi-timeframe correlation (quantum entanglement concept), and harmonic oscillator calculations to provide traders with a comprehensive view of market conditions.
What This Indicator Does
The indicator calculates and displays several key components:
Dynamic Price Channels - ATR-adjusted upper, middle, and lower channels that adapt to current volatility conditions
Order Flow Analysis - Separates buying and selling volume pressure to calculate a directional delta
Smart Money Index - Volume-weighted order flow metric that highlights potential institutional activity
Harmonic Oscillator - Weighted combination of 10 Fibonacci-period EMAs (5, 8, 13, 21, 34, 55, 89, 144, 233, 377) to identify trend direction
Multi-Timeframe Correlation - Measures price correlation across 1H, 4H, and Daily timeframes
Wave Function Analysis - Momentum-based state detection that identifies when price action becomes decisive
How It Works
The core channel calculation uses ATR with a configurable quantum sensitivity factor:
float atr = ta.atr(i_atrLength)
float quantumFactor = 1.0 + (i_quantumSensitivity * 0.1)
float quantumATR = atr * quantumFactor
upperChannel := ta.highest(high, i_length) - (quantumATR * 0.5)
lowerChannel := ta.lowest(low, i_length) + (quantumATR * 0.5)
midChannel := (upperChannel + lowerChannel) * 0.5
Order flow is calculated by separating volume into buy and sell components based on candle direction:
The harmonic oscillator weights shorter EMAs more heavily using inverse weighting (1/1, 1/2, 1/3... 1/10), creating a responsive yet smooth trend indicator.
Signal Generation
Confluence signals require multiple conditions to align:
Bullish: Harmonic oscillator crosses above zero + positive Smart Money Index + positive Order Flow Delta
Bearish: Harmonic oscillator crosses below zero + negative Smart Money Index + negative Order Flow Delta
Dashboard Panel (Top-Right)
Bias - Current market direction based on price vs mid-channel
Entanglement - Multi-timeframe correlation score (0-100%)
Wave State - COLLAPSED (decisive) or SUPERPOSITION (uncertain)
Volume - Current volume relative to 20-period average
Volatility - ATR as percentage of price
Smart Money - Volume-weighted order flow reading
Visual Elements
Ocean Depth Layers - Gradient fills between channel levels representing different price zones
Channel Lines - Upper (surface), middle, and lower (seabed) dynamic levels
Divergence Markers - Triangle shapes when harmonic oscillator crosses zero
Confluence Labels - BULL/BEAR labels when multiple factors align
Suggested Use Cases
Identify trend direction using the harmonic oscillator and channel position
Monitor order flow for potential institutional activity
Use multi-timeframe correlation to confirm trade direction across timeframes
Watch for confluence signals where multiple factors align
Input Parameters
Length (default: 14) - Base period for channel and indicator calculations
ATR Length (default: 14) - Period for ATR calculation
Quantum Depth (default: 3) - Complexity factor for calculations
Quantum Sensitivity (default: 1.5) - Channel width multiplier
Timeframe Recommendations
Works on all timeframes. Higher timeframes (4H, Daily) provide smoother signals; lower timeframes require faster reaction times and may produce more noise.
Limitations
Multi-timeframe requests add processing overhead
Order flow estimation is based on candle direction, not actual order book data
Correlation calculations require sufficient historical data
Open-Source and Disclaimer
This script is published as open-source under the Mozilla Public License 2.0 for educational purposes. It does not constitute financial advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always use proper risk management and conduct your own analysis before trading.
- Made with passion by officialjackofalltrades
Rachev Regime AnalyzerRachev Regime Analyzer ~ GForge
What It Does
Measures the ratio of extreme gains to extreme losses to identify whether markets favor bulls or bears. When your best moves are bigger than your worst moves, conditions are bullish. When the opposite is true, conditions are bearish.
Simple Interpretation:
Ratio > 1.2 → Bullish regime (tail gains exceed tail losses)
Ratio < 0.8 → Bearish regime (tail losses exceed tail gains)
Between → Neutral/transitional
Key Features
Two Modes:
Single Asset: Analyze current chart
Multi-Asset: Aggregate regime across 5 assets with custom weights (great for gauging overall crypto/market conditions)
Customizable:
Lookback period (20-200 bars)
Tail percentile (what counts as "extreme")
Bullish/bearish thresholds
6 color schemes
Optional MA smoothing
Visual Signals:
Buy/sell markers at threshold crosses
Background regime coloring
Info table with current values and confidence score
Configurable alerts
How to Use
Choose lookback period based on your timeframe (40-60 bars is a good start)
Watch for threshold crosses - these mark regime changes
Check confidence score - higher = more reliable
Use multi-asset mode to see if entire market is shifting (not just one coin)
Best combined with: Trend indicators, support/resistance, volume analysis
Parameters
Lookback: More bars = smoother, less responsive
Alpha (0.10): Defines extreme events - lower = more extreme
Thresholds: Adjust based on asset volatility
Return Type: Log returns recommended for most assets
What Makes It Useful
Unlike simple volatility measures, this shows asymmetry - whether extreme moves favor upside or downside. A ratio of 1.5 means your extreme gains are 50% larger than extreme losses - that's actionable information about risk-reward dynamics.
Multi-asset aggregation is particularly powerful for crypto traders wanting to gauge if BTC, ETH, SOL, etc. are all showing similar regime characteristics.
Disclaimer
Educational tool only. Not financial advice. Use proper risk management. No indicator works in isolation - always consider broader market context.
Developed by GForge
Comments and feedback welcome! 👍
Candle Pattern Library [1CG]Candle Pattern Library
A comprehensive and easy-to-use Pine Script™ library for detecting single, two, and three-candle patterns. This library provides detailed pattern analysis including size classification, direction validation, and specific pattern identification.
Quick Start
1. Import the Library
import OneCleverGuy/CandlePatternLibrary/1 as CPL
2. Analyze Candles
Use the main analysis functions to detect patterns. You can analyze the current forming candle or confirmed historical candles.
// 1. Analyze candles (Current , Previous , and the one before )
// Note: We use full variable names for clarity.
CandleData candleNewest = CPL.analyzeCandle(open, high, low, close, 250, 50, 10, 50, 85)
CandleData candleMiddle = CPL.analyzeCandle(open , high , low , close , 250, 50, 10, 50, 85)
CandleData candleOldest = CPL.analyzeCandle(open , high , low , close , 250, 50, 10, 50, 85)
// 2. Analyze multi-candle patterns
// Pass candles in chronological order: Oldest -> Newest
var twoCandleData = CPL.analyzeTwoCandlePattern(candleMiddle, candleNewest, 10, 85)
var threeCandleData = CPL.analyzeThreeCandlePattern(candleOldest, candleMiddle, candleNewest)
Enums Reference
These are the Enum Types exported by the library. When checking results, use the pattern Alias.EnumType.Value (e.g., CPL.CandlePattern.Hammer).
CandlePattern
Enum Type for single-candle formations.
Usage: CPL.CandlePattern.
Values:
Unknown : No specific pattern detected.
RegularBullish : A standard bullish candle.
RegularBearish : A standard bearish candle.
BullishMarubozu : Bullish candle with little to no wicks.
BearishMarubozu : Bearish candle with little to no wicks.
Hammer : Small body at the top of the range (bullish reversal).
ShootingStar : Small body at the bottom of the range (bearish reversal).
SpinningTop : Small body centered in the range.
Doji : Open and close are effectively equal.
LongLeggedDoji : Doji with long upper and lower wicks.
CrossDoji : Doji with the body in the upper section.
DragonflyDoji : Doji where open/close are at the high.
InvertedCrossDoji : Doji with the body in the lower section.
GravestoneDoji : Doji where open/close are at the low.
FourPriceDoji : Open, High, Low, and Close are all equal.
TwoCandlePattern
Enum Type for two-candle formations.
Usage: CPL.TwoCandlePattern.
Values:
None : No two-candle pattern detected.
BullishEngulfingWeak : Bullish candle engulfs the previous body (close does not engulf range).
BullishEngulfingStrong : Bullish candle completely engulfs the previous body close outside range.
BearishEngulfingWeak : Bearish candle engulfs the previous body.
BearishEngulfingStrong : Bearish candle completely engulfs the previous body.
InsideBar : The second candle is completely contained within the first.
TweezerTop : Two candles with matching highs (bearish reversal).
TweezerBottom : Two candles with matching lows (bullish reversal).
BullishRailRoad : Two opposite Marubozus (Down -> Up).
BearishRailRoad : Two opposite Marubozus (Up -> Down).
ThreeCandlePattern
Enum Type for three-candle formations.
Usage: CPL.ThreeCandlePattern.
Values:
None : No three-candle pattern detected.
ThreeWhiteSoldiers : Three consecutive bullish candles.
ThreeBlackCrows : Three consecutive bearish candles.
ThreeWhiteSoldiersWithBullishFVG : Three White Soldiers containing a Bullish FVG.
ThreeWhiteSoldiersWithBearishFVG : Three White Soldiers containing a Bearish FVG.
ThreeBlackCrowsWithBullishFVG : Three Black Crows containing a Bullish FVG.
ThreeBlackCrowsWithBearishFVG : Three Black Crows containing a Bearish FVG.
MorningStar : Bearish -> Small/Doji -> Bullish (Bullish Reversal).
EveningStar : Bullish -> Small/Doji -> Bearish (Bearish Reversal).
BullishAbandonedBaby : Morning Star with gaps between all candles.
BearishAbandonedBaby : Evening Star with gaps between all candles.
EngulfingSandwich : Bearish -> Bullish (Engulfing) -> Bearish (Inside).
BullishFairValueGap : A gap between Candle 1 High and Candle 3 Low.
BearishFairValueGap : A gap between Candle 1 Low and Candle 3 High.
CandleSize
Enum Type for candle size classification.
Usage: CPL.CandleSize.
Values:
Short
Normal
Long
CandleDirection
Enum Type for candle direction classification.
Usage: CPL.CandleDirection.
Values:
Bearish
Neutral
Bullish
Function Reference
Analysis Functions
analyzeCandle(_open, _high, _low, _close, _avgSize, _sizeThresholdPct, _equivTolerance, _bodyTolerance, _positionThreshold)
analyzeCandle - Analyzes a single candle's OHLC data to determine its size, direction, and single-candle pattern.
Parameters:
_open (float) : (float) - Candle open price.
_high (float) : (float) - Candle high price.
_low (float) : (float) - Candle low price.
_close (float) : (float) - Candle close price.
_avgSize (float) : (float) - Baseline size (wick range) to compare against.
_sizeThresholdPct (float) : (float) - % difference from average to be considered Long/Short (e.g., 50.0).
_equivTolerance (float) : (float) - Absolute price diff for Close to equal Open (Doji checks).
_bodyTolerance (float) : (float) - Absolute price diff for "Small Body" checks.
_positionThreshold (int) : (int) - Int (0-100) determining valid wick ratios for Hammers/Shooting Stars (e.g., 85).
Returns: (CandleData) - CandleData object containing CandlePattern, CandleSize, CandleDirection.
analyzeTwoCandlePattern(_candle1, _candle2, _equivTolerance, _positionThreshold)
analyzeTwoCandlePattern - Analyzes two consecutive candles to find pairs like Engulfing, Tweezers, or Inside Bars.
Parameters:
_candle1 (CandleData) : (CandleData) - The first (older) candle data (previous).
_candle2 (CandleData) : (CandleData) - The second (newer) candle data (current).
_equivTolerance (float) : (float) - Price tolerance for matching highs/lows (Tweezers).
_positionThreshold (int) : (int) - Threshold for wick validations.
Returns: (TwoCandleData) - TwoCandleData object containing TwoCandlePattern.
analyzeThreeCandlePattern(_candle1, _candle2, _candle3)
analyzeThreeCandlePattern - Analyzes three consecutive candles to find complex patterns like Morning Stars, Abandoned Babies, or Three White Soldiers.
Parameters:
_candle1 (CandleData) : (CandleData) - The first (oldest) candle data.
_candle2 (CandleData) : (CandleData) - The second (middle) candle data.
_candle3 (CandleData) : (CandleData) - The third (newest) candle data.
Returns: (ThreeCandleData) - ThreeCandleData object containing ThreeCandlePattern.
Naming Utilities
getPatternName(_pattern)
getPatternName - Returns the string name of a candle pattern.
Parameters:
_pattern (CandlePattern) : (CandlePattern) - The candle pattern enum value.
Returns: (string) - Human-readable pattern name (e.g., "Hammer").
getTwoCandlePatternName(_pattern)
getTwoCandlePatternName - Returns the string name of a two-candle pattern.
Parameters:
_pattern (TwoCandlePattern) : (TwoCandlePattern) - The two-candle pattern enum value.
Returns: (string) - Human-readable pattern name (e.g., "Bullish Engulfing").
getThreeCandlePatternName(_pattern)
getThreeCandlePatternName - Returns the string name of a three-candle pattern.
Parameters:
_pattern (ThreeCandlePattern) : (ThreeCandlePattern) - The three-candle pattern enum value.
Returns: (string) - Human-readable pattern name (e.g., "Morning Star").
getSizeName(_size)
getSizeName - Returns the string name of a candle size.
Parameters:
_size (CandleSize) : (CandleSize) - The candle size enum value.
Returns: (string) - Human-readable size name ("Short", "Normal", or "Long").
getDirectionName(_direction)
getDirectionName - Returns the string name of a candle direction.
Parameters:
_direction (CandleDirection) : (CandleDirection) - The candle direction enum value.
Returns: (string) - Human-readable direction name ("Bullish", "Bearish", or "Neutral").
Rainbow MA Cloud█ OVERVIEW
Rainbow MA Cloud displays 8 Moving Averages as a gradient-colored cloud to visualize trend direction and strength. The "rainbow" effect shows momentum through ribbon width, while perfect MA alignment signals strong trending conditions.
█ CONCEPTS
The indicator uses 8 MAs with Fibonacci-based default lengths (8, 13, 21, 34, 55, 89, 144, 233) to create a layered view of price momentum across multiple timeframes.
Perfect Alignment Detection:
• Bullish Alignment — All 8 MAs in ascending order (MA1 > MA2 > ... > MA8)
Indicates strong uptrend with momentum across all timeframes
• Bearish Alignment — All 8 MAs in descending order (MA1 < MA2 < ... < MA8)
Indicates strong downtrend with aligned selling pressure
• Mixed — MAs are not in sequential order, suggesting consolidation or transition
Ribbon Width:
• Widening ribbon = Trend acceleration, increasing momentum
• Narrowing ribbon = Trend weakening, potential reversal or consolidation
█ FEATURES
1 — MA Configuration
Choose from EMA, SMA, WMA, VWMA, or HMA calculation methods.
All 8 MA lengths are fully customizable.
2 — Color Themes
Five built-in themes: Rainbow, Warm, Cool, Neon, Mono.
Creates visually distinct gradient from fast to slow MAs.
3 — Alignment Background
Green background during bullish alignment.
Red background during bearish alignment.
Helps quickly identify strong trending periods.
4 — Trend Signals
Labels appear when perfect alignment forms.
"BULL ALIGN" for bullish, "BEAR ALIGN" for bearish.
5 — Information Panel
Real-time display of alignment status, trend strength percentage,
ribbon width, price position relative to cloud, and MA values.
█ HOW TO USE
Entry Signals:
• Look for alignment signals (BULL/BEAR ALIGN) as trend confirmation
• Enter long when bullish alignment forms with price above cloud
• Enter short when bearish alignment forms with price below cloud
Trend Following:
• Stay in position while alignment background color persists
• Widening ribbon confirms trend continuation
• Exit or reduce when alignment breaks (background disappears)
Support/Resistance:
• Cloud edges act as dynamic support (bullish) or resistance (bearish)
• Price entering cloud suggests consolidation or potential reversal
█ LIMITATIONS
• Alignment signals are lagging by nature (based on MA crossovers)
• Works best on trending markets; generates mixed signals during ranging periods
• Ribbon width measurement uses outer MAs only (MA1 vs MA8)
█ COMPANION INDICATOR
Use "Rainbow MA Width" indicator for detailed Z-Score analysis of ribbon expansion/contraction patterns.
Ripster Clouds + Saty Pivot + RVOL + Trend1. Ripster EMA Clouds (local + higher timeframe)
Local timeframe (your chart TF):
Plots up to 5 EMA clouds (8/9, 5/12, 34/50, 72/89, 180/200 – configurable).
Each cloud is:
One short EMA and one long EMA.
A filled band between them.
Color logic:
Cloud is bullish when short EMA > long EMA (green/blue-ish tone).
Bearish when short EMA < long EMA (red/orange/pink tone).
You can choose:
EMA vs SMA,
Whether to show the lines,
Per-cloud toggles.
MTF Clouds:
Two higher-timeframe EMA clouds:
Cloud 1: 50/55
Cloud 2: 20/21
Computed on a higher TF (default D, but configurable).
Show as thin lines + transparent bands.
Used for:
Visual higher-TF trend,
Optional signal filter (MTF must agree for trades).
2. Saty Pivot Ribbon (time-warped EMAs)
This is basically your Saty Pivot Ribbon integrated:
Uses a “Time Warp” setting to overlay EMAs from another timeframe.
EMAs:
Fast, Pivot, Slow (defaults 8 / 21 / 34).
Clouds:
Fast cloud between fast & pivot EMAs.
Slow cloud between pivot & slow EMAs.
Bullish/bearish colors are distinct from Ripster colors.
Optional highlights:
Can highlight fast/pivot/slow lines separately.
Conviction EMAs:
13 and 48 EMAs (configurable).
When fast conviction EMA crosses over/under slow:
You get triangle arrows (bullish/bearish conviction).
Bias candles:
If enabled, candles are recolored based on:
Price vs Bias EMA,
Candle up/down/doji,
So you see bullish/bearish “bias” directly in candle colors.
3. DTR vs ATR panel (range vs average)
In a small table panel (bottom-center by default):
Computes higher-TF ATR (default 14, TF auto D/W/M, smoothing type selectable).
Measures current range (high–low) on that TF.
Displays:
DTR: X vs ATR: Y Z% (+/-Δ% vs prev)
Where:
Z% = current range / ATR * 100.
Δ% = change vs previous bar’s Z%.
Background color:
Greenish for low move (<≈70%),
Red for high move (≥≈90%),
Yellow in between,
Slightly dimmed when price is below bias EMA.
This tells you: “Is today an average, quiet, or explosive day compared to normal?”
4. SMA Divergence panel
Separate histogram & line panel:
Fast and slow SMAs (default 14 & 30).
Computes price divergence vs SMA in %:
% above/below slow SMA,
% above/below fast SMA.
Shows:
Slow SMA divergence as a semi-transparent column,
Fast SMA divergence as a solid column on top,
EMA of the slow divergence (trend line) colored:
Blue when rising,
Orange/red when falling.
Static upper/lower bands with fill, plus optional zero line.
This gives you a feel for how stretched price is vs its anchors.
5. RVOL table (relative volume)
Small 3×2 table (bottom-right by default):
Inputs:
Average length (default 50 bars),
Optionally show previous candle RVOL.
Calculates:
RVOL now = volume / avg(volume N bars) * 100,
RVOL prev,
RVOL momentum (now – prev) for data window only.
Table columns:
Candle Vol,
RVOL (Now),
RVOL (Prev).
Colors:
200% → “high RVOL” color,
100–200% → “medium RVOL” color,
<100% → “low RVOL” color,
Slightly dimmer if price is below bias EMA.
This is used both visually and optionally as a signal filter (e.g., only trade when RVOL ≥ threshold).
6. Trend Dashboard (Price + 34/50 + 5/12)
Top-right trend box with 3 rows:
Price Action row:
Uses either Bias EMA or custom EMA on close to say:
Bullish (close > trend EMA),
Bearish (close < trend EMA),
Flat.
Ripster 34/50 Cloud row:
Uses 34/50 EMAs: bullish if 34>50, bearish if 34<50.
Ripster 5/12 Cloud row:
Uses 5/12 EMAs: bullish if 5>12, bearish if 5<12.
Then it does a vote:
Counts bullish votes (Price, 34/50, 5/12),
Counts bearish votes,
Depending on mode:
Majority (2 of 3) or Strict (3 of 3).
Output:
Overall Bullish / Bearish / Sideways.
You also get an optional label on the chart like
Overall: Bullish trend with color, and an optional background tint (green/red for bull/bear).
7. VWAP + Buy/Sell Signals
VWAP is plotted as a white line.
Fast “trend” cloud mid: average of 5 & 12 EMAs.
Slow “trend” cloud mid: average of 34 & 50 EMAs.
Buy condition:
5/12 crosses above 34/50 (bullish cloud flip),
Price > VWAP,
Optional filter: MTF Cloud 1 bullish (50/55 on higher TF),
Optional filter: RVOL >= threshold.
Sell condition:
5/12 crosses below 34/50,
Price < VWAP,
Optional same filters but bearish.
When conditions are met:
Plots BUY triangle up below price (distinct teal/green tone).
Plots SELL triangle down above price (distinct magenta/orange tone).
Alert conditions are defined for:
BUY / SELL signals,
Overall Bullish / Bearish / Sideways change,
MTF Cloud 1 trend flips.
8. Data Window metrics
For easy backtesting / inspection via TradingView’s data window, it exposes:
DTR% (Current) and DTR% Momentum,
RVOL% (Now), RVOL% (Prev), RVOL% Momentum.
TL;DR – What does this script do for you?
It turns your chart into a multi-framework trend and momentum dashboard:
Ripster EMA clouds for short/medium trend & S/R.
Saty Ribbon for higher-TF pivot structure and conviction.
RVOL + DTR/ATR for context (is this a big and well-participated move?).
SMA divergence panel for overextension/stretch.
A compact trend table that tells you Price vs 34/50 vs 5/12 in one glance.
Buy/Sell markers + alerts when:
short-term Ripster trend (5/12) flips over/under medium (34/50),
price agrees with VWAP,
plus optional filters (MTF trend and / or RVOL).
Basically: it’s a trend + confirmation + context system wrapped into one indicator, with most knobs configurable in the settings.
Momentum by Trading BiZonesSqueeze Momentum Indicator with EMA
Overview
The Squeeze Momentum Indicator with EMA is a powerful technical analysis tool that combines the original Squeeze Momentum concept with an Exponential Moving Average (EMA) overlay. This enhanced version helps traders identify market momentum, volatility contractions (squeezes), and potential trend reversals with greater precision.
Core Concept
The indicator operates on the principle of volatility contraction and expansion:
Squeeze Phase: When Bollinger Bands move inside the Keltner Channel, indicating low volatility and potential energy buildup
Expansion Phase: When momentum breaks out of the squeeze, signaling potential directional moves
Key Components
1. Squeeze Momentum Calculation
Formula: Momentum = Linear Regression(Close - Average Price)
Where Average Price = (Highest High + Lowest Low + SMA(Close)) / 3
Visualization: Histogram bars showing positive (green) and negative (red) momentum
Zero Line: Represents equilibrium point between buyers and sellers
2. EMA Overlay
Purpose: Smooths momentum values to identify underlying trends
Customization:
Adjustable period (default: 20)
Toggle on/off display
Customizable color and line thickness
Cross Signals: Buy/sell signals when momentum crosses above/below EMA
3. Volatility Bands
Bollinger Bands (20-period, 2 standard deviations)
Keltner Channels (20-period, 1.5 ATR multiplier)
Squeeze Detection: Visual background shading when BB are inside KC
Trading Signals
Buy Signals (Green Upward Triangle)
Momentum histogram crosses ABOVE EMA line
Occurs during or after squeeze release
Confirmed by expanding histogram bars
Sell Signals (Red Downward Triangle)
Momentum histogram crosses BELOW EMA line
Often precedes market downturns
Watch for increasing negative momentum
Squeeze Warnings (Gray Background)
Market in low volatility state
Prepare for potential breakout
Direction indicated by momentum bias
Indicator Settings
Main Parameters
Length: Period for calculations (default: 20)
Show EMA: Toggle EMA visibility
EMA Period: Smoothing period for EMA
Visual Settings
Histogram color-coding based on momentum direction
EMA line color and thickness
Signal marker size and visibility
Squeeze zone background display
Practical Applications
Trend Identification
Uptrend: Consistently positive momentum with EMA support
Downtrend: Consistently negative momentum with EMA resistance
Range-bound: Oscillating around zero line
Entry/Exit Points
Conservative Entry: Wait for squeeze release + EMA crossover
Aggressive Entry: Anticipate breakout during squeeze
Exit: Opposite crossover or momentum divergence
Risk Management
Use squeeze zones as warning periods
EMA crossovers as confirmation signals
Combine with support/resistance levels
Advanced Interpretation
Momentum Strength
Strong Bullish: Tall green bars above EMA
Weak Bullish: Short green bars near EMA
Strong Bearish: Tall red bars below EMA
Weak Bearish: Short red bars near EMA
Divergence Detection
Price makes higher high, momentum makes lower high → Bearish divergence
Price makes lower low, momentum makes higher low → Bullish divergence
Squeeze Characteristics
Long squeezes: More potential energy
Frequent squeezes: Choppy market conditions
No squeezes: High volatility, trending markets
Recommended Timeframes
Scalping: 1-15 minute charts
Day Trading: 15-minute to 4-hour charts
Swing Trading: 4-hour to daily charts
Position Trading: Daily to weekly charts
Best Practices
Confirmation
Use with volume indicators
Check higher timeframe direction
Wait for candle close confirmation
Filtering Signals
Ignore signals during extreme volatility
Require minimum bar size for crossovers
Consider market context (news, sessions)
Combination Suggestions
With RSI: Confirm overbought/oversold conditions
With Volume Profile: Identify high-volume nodes
With Support/Resistance: Key level reactions
With Trend Lines: Breakout confirmations
Limitations
Lagging indicator (based on past data)
Works best in trending markets
May give false signals in ranging markets
Requires proper risk management
Conclusion
The Squeeze Momentum Indicator with EMA provides a comprehensive view of market dynamics by combining volatility analysis, momentum measurement, and trend smoothing. Its visual clarity and customizable parameters make it suitable for traders of all experience levels seeking to identify high-probability trading opportunities during volatility contractions and expansions.
HTF Frequency Zone [BigBeluga]🔵 OVERVIEW
HTF Frequency Zone highlights the dominant price level (Point of Control) and the full high–low expansion of any higher timeframe — Daily, Weekly, or Monthly. It captures the frequency of closes inside each HTF candle and plots the most traded “frequency zone”, allowing traders to easily see where price spent the most time and where buy/sell pressure accumulated.
This tool transforms each higher-timeframe bar into a fully visualized structure:
• Top = HTF high
• Bottom = HTF low
• Midline = HTF Frequency POC
• Color-coded zones = bullish or bearish bias
• Labels = counts of bullish and bearish candles inside the HTF range
It is designed to give traders an immediate understanding of high-timeframe balance, imbalance, and price attraction zones.
🔵 CONCEPTS
HTF Partitioning — Each Weekly/Daily/Monthly candle is converted into a dedicated zone with its own High, Low, and Frequency Point of Control.
Frequency POC (Most Touched Price) — The indicator divides the HTF range into 100 bins and counts how many times price closed near each level.
Dominant Zone — The level with the highest frequency becomes the HTF “Value Zone,” plotted as a bold central line.
Directional Bias —
• Bullish HTF zone
• Bearish HTF zone
Internal Candle Counting — Within each HTF period the indicator counts:
• Buy candles (close > open)
• Sell candles (close < open)
This reveals whether intraperiod flow was bullish or bearish.
HTF Structure Blocks — High, Low, and POC are connected across the entire higher-timeframe duration, showing the real shape of HTF balance.
🔵 FEATURES
Automatic HTF Zone Construction — Generates a complete price zone every time the selected timeframe flips (Daily / Weekly / Monthly).
Dynamic High & Low Extraction — The indicator scans every bar inside the HTF window to find true extremes of the range.
100-Level Frequency Scan — Each close within the period is assigned to a bin, creating a detailed distribution of price interaction.
HTF POC Highlighting — The most frequent price level is plotted with a bold red line for immediate visual clarity.
Bull/Bear Coloring —
• Green → Bullish HTF zone.
• Orange → Bearish HTF zone.
Zone Shading — High–Low range is filled with a semi-transparent color matching trend direction.
Buy/Sell Candle Counters — Printed at the top and bottom of each HTF block, showing how many internal candles were bullish or bearish.
POC Label — Displays frequency count (how many touches) at the POC level.
Adaptive Threshold Warning — If bars inside the HTF window are too few (<10), the indicator warns the trader to switch timeframe.
🔵 HOW TO USE
Higher-Timeframe Biasing — Read the zone color to determine if the HTF candle leaned bullish or bearish.
Value Zone Reactions — Price often reacts to the Frequency POC; use it as support/resistance or liquidity magnet.
Range Context — Identify when price is trading near HTF highs (breakout potential) or lows (reversal potential).
Momentum Evaluation — More bullish internal candles = internal buying pressure; more bearish = internal selling pressure.
Swing Trading — Use HTF zones as the “macro map,” then execute trades on lower timeframes aligned with the zone structure.
Liquidity Awareness — The HTF POC often aligns with algorithmic liquidity levels, making it a strong reaction point.
🔵 CONCLUSION
HTF Frequency Zone transforms raw higher-timeframe candles into detailed distribution zones that reveal true market behavior inside the HTF structure. By showing highs, lows, buying/selling activity, and the most interacted price level (Frequency POC), this tool becomes invaluable for traders who want to align executions with powerful HTF levels, liquidity magnets, and structural zones.
[CT] ATR Ratio MTFThis indicator is an enhanced, multi-timeframe version of the original “ATR ratio” by RafaelZioni. Huge thanks to RafaelZioni for the core concept and base logic. The script still combines an ATR-based ratio (Z-score style reading of where price sits within its recent ATR envelope) with an ATR Supertrend, but expands it into a more flexible trade-decision and visual context tool.
The ATR ratio is normalized so you can quickly see when price is pressing into extended bullish or bearish territory, while the Supertrend defines directional bias and a dynamic support-resistance trail. You can choose any higher timeframe in the settings, allowing you to run the ATR ratio and Supertrend from a larger anchor timeframe while trading on a lower chart.
Upgrades include a full Pine Script v6 rewrite, multi-timeframe support for both the ATR ratio and Supertrend, user-controlled colors for the Supertrend in bull and bear modes, and optional bar coloring so price bars automatically reflect Supertrend direction. Entry, pyramiding and take-profit logic from the original script are preserved, giving you a familiar framework with more control over timeframe, visuals and trend bias.
This indicator is designed to give you a clean directional framework that blends volatility, trend, and timing into one view. The ATR ratio side of the script shows you where price sits inside a recent ATR-based envelope. When the ATR ratio pushes up and sustains above the bullish threshold, it signals that price is trading in an extended, momentum-driven zone relative to recent volatility. When it drops and holds below the bearish threshold, it shows the opposite: sellers have pushed price down into an extended bearish zone. The optional background coloring simply makes these bullish and bearish environments easier to see at a glance.
On top of that, the Supertrend and bar colors tell you what side of the market to favor. The Supertrend is calculated from ATR on whatever timeframe you choose in the settings. If you set the MTF input to a higher timeframe, the Supertrend and ATR ratio become your higher time frame bias while you trade on a lower chart. When price is above the MTF Supertrend, the line uses your bullish color and, if bar coloring is enabled, candles adopt your bullish bar color. That is your “long only” environment: you generally look for buys when price is above the Supertrend and the ATR ratio is either turning up from neutral or already in a bullish zone. When price is below the MTF Supertrend, the line uses your bearish color and candles can shift to your bearish bar color; that is where you focus on shorts, especially when the ATR ratio is rolling over or holding in the bearish zone.
The built-in long and short conditions are meant as signal prompts, not rigid rules. Long signals fire when the ATR ratio crosses up through a positive level while the Supertrend is bullish. Short signals fire when the ATR ratio crosses down through a negative level while the Supertrend is bearish. The script tracks how many longs or shorts have been taken in sequence (pyramiding) and will only allow a new signal up to the limit you set, so you can control how aggressively you stack positions in a trend. The take-profit logic then watches the percentage move from your last entry and flags “TP” when that move has reached your take-profit percent, helping you standardize exits instead of eyeballing them bar by bar.
In practice you typically start by choosing your anchor timeframe for the MTF setting, for example a 1-hour or 4-hour Supertrend and ATR ratio while watching a 5-minute or 15-minute chart. You then use the Supertrend direction and bar colors as your bias filter, only taking signals in the direction of the trend, and you use the ATR ratio behavior to judge whether you are entering into strength, fading an extreme, or trading inside a neutral consolidation. Over time this gives you a consistent way to answer three questions on every chart: which side am I allowed to trade, how extended is price within its recent volatility, and where are my structured entries and exits based on that framework.
Smart RSI Composite [DotGain]Summary
Do you want to know the "True Direction" of the market without getting distracted by noise on a single timeframe?
The Smart RSI Composite simplifies market analysis by aggregating momentum data from 10 different timeframes (5m to 12M) into a single, easy-to-read Histogram.
Instead of looking at 10 separate charts or dots, this indicator calculates the Average RSI of the entire market structure. It answers one simple question: "Is the market predominantly Bullish or Bearish right now?"
⚙️ Core Components and Logic
This indicator works like a consensus mechanism for momentum:
Data Aggregation: It pulls RSI values from 10 customizable slots (Default: 5m, 15m, 1h, 4h, 1D, 1W, 1M, 3M, 6M, 12M). All slots are enabled by default.
Smart Averaging: It calculates the arithmetic mean of all active timeframes. If the 5m chart is bearish but the Monthly chart is bullish, this indicator balances them out to show you the net result.
Histogram Visualization: The result is plotted as a histogram centered around the 50-line (Neutral).
🚦 How to Read the Histogram
The histogram bars indicate the aggregate strength of the trend based on the Average RSI:
🟩 DARK GREEN (Strong Bullish)
Condition: Average RSI > 60.
Meaning: The market is in a strong uptrend across most timeframes. Momentum is firmly on the buyers' side.
🟢 LIGHT GREEN (Weak Bullish)
Condition: Average RSI between 50 and 60.
Meaning: Slight bullish bias. The bulls are in control, but momentum is not yet extreme.
🔴 LIGHT RED (Weak Bearish)
Condition: Average RSI between 40 and 50.
Meaning: Slight bearish bias. The bears are taking control.
🟥 DARK RED (Strong Bearish)
Condition: Average RSI < 40.
Meaning: The market is in a strong downtrend across most timeframes. Momentum is firmly on the sellers' side.
Visual Elements
Center Line (50): This acts as the Zero-Line. Above 50 is bullish, below 50 is bearish.
Zone Lines (30/70): Dashed lines indicate the traditional Overbought/Oversold levels applied to the aggregate average.
Key Benefit
The Smart RSI Composite acts as a powerful Macro Trend Filter .
Pro Tip: Never go long if the Histogram is Dark Red, and avoid shorting when it is Dark Green. Use this tool to align your trades with the overall market momentum.
Have fun :)
Disclaimer
This "Smart RSI Composite" indicator is provided for informational and educational purposes only. It does not, and should not be construed as, financial, investment, or trading advice.
The signals generated by this tool (both "Buy" and "Sell" indications) are the result of a specific set of algorithmic conditions. They are not a direct recommendation to buy or sell any asset. All trading and investing in financial markets involves substantial risk of loss. You can lose all of your invested capital.
Past performance is not indicative of future results. The signals generated may produce false or losing trades. The creator (© DotGain) assumes no liability for any financial losses or damages you may incur as a result of using this indicator.
You are solely responsible for your own trading and investment decisions. Always conduct your own research (DYOR) and consider your personal risk tolerance before making any trades.
