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HIDDEN IMPULSE - Multi-Timeframe Momentum Detection System
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OVERVIEW
Hidden Impulse is an advanced momentum oscillator that combines the Schaff Trend Cycle (STC) and Force Index into a comprehensive multi-timeframe trading system. Unlike standard implementations of these indicators, this script introduces three distinct trading setups with specific entry conditions, multi-timeframe confirmation, and trend filtering.
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ORIGINALITY & KEY FEATURES
This indicator is original in the following ways:
1. DUAL-TIMEFRAME STC ANALYSIS
Standard STC implementations work on a single timeframe. This script
simultaneously analyzes STC on both your trading timeframe and a higher
timeframe, providing trend context and filtering out low-probability signals.
2. FORCE INDEX INTEGRATION
The script combines STC with Force Index (volume-weighted price momentum)
to confirm the strength behind price moves. This combination helps identify
when momentum shifts are backed by genuine buying/selling pressure.
3. THREE DISTINCT TRADING SETUPS
Rather than generic overbought/oversold signals, the indicator provides
three specific, rule-based setups:
- Setup A: Classic trend-following entries with multi-timeframe confirmation
- Setup B: Divergence-based reversal entries (highest probability)
- Setup C: Mean-reversion bounce trades at extreme levels
4. INTELLIGENT FILTERING
All signals are filtered through:
- 50 EMA trend direction (prevents counter-trend trades)
- Higher timeframe STC alignment (ensures macro trend agreement)
- Force Index confirmation (validates volume support)
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HOW IT WORKS - TECHNICAL EXPLANATION
SCHAFF TREND CYCLE (STC) CALCULATION:
The STC is a cyclical oscillator that combines MACD concepts with stochastic
smoothing to create earlier and smoother trend signals.
Step 1: Calculate MACD
- Fast MA = EMA(close, Length1) — default 23
- Slow MA = EMA(close, Length2) — default 50
- MACD Line = Fast MA - Slow MA
Step 2: First Stochastic Smoothing
- Apply stochastic calculation to MACD
- Stoch1 = 100 × (MACD - Lowest(MACD, Smoothing)) / (Highest(MACD, Smoothing) - Lowest(MACD, Smoothing))
- Smooth result with EMA(Stoch1, Smoothing) — default 10
Step 3: Second Stochastic Smoothing
- Apply stochastic calculation again to the smoothed stochastic
- This creates the final STC value between 0-100
The dual stochastic smoothing makes STC more responsive than MACD while
being smoother than traditional stochastics.
FORCE INDEX CALCULATION:
Force Index measures the power behind price movements by incorporating volume:
Force Raw = (Close - Close ) × Volume
Force Index = EMA(Force Raw, Period) — default 13
Interpretation:
- Positive Force Index = Buying pressure (bulls in control)
- Negative Force Index = Selling pressure (bears in control)
- Force Index crossing zero = Momentum shift
- Divergences with price = Weakening momentum (reversal signal)
TREND FILTER:
A 50-period EMA serves as the trend filter:
- Price above EMA50 = Uptrend → Only LONG signals allowed
- Price below EMA50 = Downtrend → Only SHORT signals allowed
This prevents counter-trend trading which accounts for most losing trades.
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THE THREE TRADING SETUPS - DETAILED
SETUP A: CLASSIC MOMENTUM ENTRY
Concept: Enter when STC exits oversold/overbought zones with trend confirmation
LONG CONDITIONS:
1. Higher timeframe STC > 25 (macro trend is up)
2. Primary timeframe STC crosses above 25 (momentum turning up)
3. Force Index crosses above 0 OR already positive (volume confirms)
4. Price above 50 EMA (local trend is up)
SHORT CONDITIONS:
1. Higher timeframe STC < 75 (macro trend is down)
2. Primary timeframe STC crosses below 75 (momentum turning down)
3. Force Index crosses below 0 OR already negative (volume confirms)
4. Price below 50 EMA (local trend is down)
Best for: Trending markets, continuation trades
Win rate: Moderate (60-65%)
Risk/Reward: 1:2 to 1:3
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SETUP B: DIVERGENCE REVERSAL (HIGHEST PROBABILITY)
Concept: Identify exhaustion points where price makes new extremes but
momentum (Force Index) fails to confirm
BULLISH DIVERGENCE:
1. Price makes a lower low (LL) over 10 bars
2. Force Index makes a higher low (HL) — refuses to follow price down
3. STC is below 25 (oversold condition)
Trigger: STC starts rising AND Force Index crosses above zero
BEARISH DIVERGENCE:
1. Price makes a higher high (HH) over 10 bars
2. Force Index makes a lower high (LH) — refuses to follow price up
3. STC is above 75 (overbought condition)
Trigger: STC starts falling AND Force Index crosses below zero
Why this works: Divergences signal that the current trend is losing steam.
When volume (Force Index) doesn't confirm new price extremes, a reversal
is likely.
Best for: Reversal trading, range-bound markets
Win rate: High (70-75%)
Risk/Reward: 1:3 to 1:5
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SETUP C: QUICK BOUNCE AT EXTREMES
Concept: Catch rapid mean-reversion moves when price touches EMA50 in
extreme STC zones
LONG CONDITIONS:
1. Price touches 50 EMA from above (pullback in uptrend)
2. STC < 15 (extreme oversold)
3. Force Index > 0 (buyers stepping in)
SHORT CONDITIONS:
1. Price touches 50 EMA from below (pullback in downtrend)
2. STC > 85 (extreme overbought)
3. Force Index < 0 (sellers stepping in)
Best for: Scalping, quick mean-reversion trades
Win rate: Moderate (55-60%)
Risk/Reward: 1:1 to 1:2
Note: Use tighter stops and quick profit-taking
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HOW TO USE THE INDICATOR
STEP 1: CONFIGURE TIMEFRAMES
Primary Timeframe (STC - Primary Timeframe):
- Leave empty to use your current chart timeframe
- This is where you'll take trades
Higher Timeframe (STC - Higher Timeframe):
- Default: 30 minutes
- Recommended ratios:
* 5min chart → 30min higher TF
* 15min chart → 1H higher TF
* 1H chart → 4H higher TF
* Daily chart → Weekly higher TF
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STEP 2: ADJUST STC PARAMETERS FOR YOUR MARKET
Default (23/50/10) works well for stocks and forex, but adjust for:
CRYPTO (volatile):
- Length 1: 15
- Length 2: 35
- Smoothing: 8
(Faster response for rapid price movements)
STOCKS (standard):
- Length 1: 23
- Length 2: 50
- Smoothing: 10
(Balanced settings)
FOREX MAJORS (slower):
- Length 1: 30
- Length 2: 60
- Smoothing: 12
(Filters out noise in 24/7 markets)
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STEP 3: ENABLE YOUR PREFERRED SETUPS
Toggle setups based on your trading style:
Conservative Trader:
✓ Setup B (Divergence) — highest win rate
✗ Setup A (Classic) — only in strong trends
✗ Setup C (Bounce) — too aggressive
Trend Trader:
✓ Setup A (Classic) — primary signals
✓ Setup B (Divergence) — for entries on pullbacks
✗ Setup C (Bounce) — not suitable for trending
Scalper:
✓ Setup C (Bounce) — quick in-and-out
✓ Setup B (Divergence) — high probability scalps
✗ Setup A (Classic) — too slow
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STEP 4: READ THE SIGNALS
ON THE CHART:
Labels appear when conditions are met:
Green labels:
- "LONG A" — Setup A long entry
- "LONG B DIV" — Setup B divergence long (best signal)
- "LONG C" — Setup C bounce long
Red labels:
- "SHORT A" — Setup A short entry
- "SHORT B DIV" — Setup B divergence short (best signal)
- "SHORT C" — Setup C bounce short
IN THE INDICATOR PANEL (bottom):
- Blue line = Primary timeframe STC
- Orange dots = Higher timeframe STC (optional)
- Green/Red bars = Force Index histogram
- Dashed lines at 25/75 = Entry/Exit zones
- Background shading = Oversold (green) / Overbought (red)
INFO TABLE (top-right corner):
Shows real-time status:
- STC values for both timeframes
- Force Index direction
- Price position vs EMA
- Current trend direction
- Active signal type
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TRADING STRATEGY & RISK MANAGEMENT
ENTRY RULES:
Priority ranking (best to worst):
1st: Setup B (Divergence) — wait for these
2nd: Setup A (Classic) — in confirmed trends only
3rd: Setup C (Bounce) — scalping only
Confirmation checklist before entry:
☑ Signal label appears on chart
☑ TREND in info table matches signal direction
☑ Higher timeframe STC aligned (check orange dots or table)
☑ Force Index confirming (check histogram color)
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STOP LOSS PLACEMENT:
Setup A (Classic):
- LONG: Below recent swing low
- SHORT: Above recent swing high
- Typical: 1-2 ATR distance
Setup B (Divergence):
- LONG: Below the divergence low
- SHORT: Above the divergence high
- Typical: 0.5-1.5 ATR distance
Setup C (Bounce):
- LONG: 5-10 pips below EMA50
- SHORT: 5-10 pips above EMA50
- Typical: 0.3-0.8 ATR distance
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TAKE PROFIT TARGETS:
Conservative approach:
- Exit when STC reaches opposite level
- LONG: Exit when STC > 75
- SHORT: Exit when STC < 25
Aggressive approach:
- Hold until opposite signal appears
- Trail stop as STC moves in your favor
Partial profits:
- Take 50% at 1:2 risk/reward
- Let remaining 50% run to target
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WHAT TO AVOID:
❌ Trading Setup A in sideways/choppy markets
→ Wait for clear trend or use Setup B only
❌ Ignoring higher timeframe STC
→ Always check orange dots align with your direction
❌ Taking signals against the major trend
→ If weekly trend is down, be cautious with longs
❌ Overtrading Setup C
→ Maximum 2-3 bounce trades per session
❌ Trading during low volume periods
→ Force Index becomes unreliable
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ALERTS CONFIGURATION
The indicator includes 8 alert types:
Individual setup alerts:
- "Setup A - LONG" / "Setup A - SHORT"
- "Setup B - DIV LONG" / "Setup B - DIV SHORT" ⭐ recommended
- "Setup C - BOUNCE LONG" / "Setup C - BOUNCE SHORT"
Combined alerts:
- "ANY LONG" — fires on any long signal
- "ANY SHORT" — fires on any short signal
Recommended alert setup:
- Create "Setup B - DIV LONG" and "Setup B - DIV SHORT" alerts
- These are the highest probability signals
- Set "Once Per Bar Close" to avoid false alerts
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VISUALIZATION SETTINGS
Show Labels on Chart:
Toggle on/off the signal labels (green/red)
Disable for cleaner chart once you're familiar with the indicator
Show Higher TF STC:
Toggle the orange dots showing higher timeframe STC
Useful for visual confirmation of multi-timeframe alignment
Info Panel:
Cannot be disabled — always shows current status
Positioned top-right to avoid chart interference
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EXAMPLE TRADE WALKTHROUGH
SETUP B DIVERGENCE LONG EXAMPLE:
1. Market Context:
- Price in downtrend, below 50 EMA
- Multiple lower lows forming
- STC below 25 (oversold)
2. Divergence Formation:
- Price makes new low at $45.20
- Force Index refuses to make new low (higher low forms)
- This indicates selling pressure weakening
3. Signal Trigger:
- STC starts turning up
- Force Index crosses above zero
- Label appears: "LONG B DIV"
4. Trade Execution:
- Entry: $45.50 (current price at signal)
- Stop Loss: $44.80 (below divergence low)
- Target 1: $47.90 (STC reaches 75) — risk/reward 1:3.4
- Target 2: Opposite signal or trail stop
5. Trade Management:
- Price rallies to $47.20
- STC reaches 68 (approaching target zone)
- Take 50% profit, move stop to breakeven
- Exit remaining at $48.10 when STC crosses 75
Result: 3.7R gain
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ADVANCED TIPS
1. MULTI-TIMEFRAME CONFLUENCE
For highest probability trades, wait for:
- Primary TF signal
- Higher TF STC aligned (>25 for longs, <75 for shorts)
- Even higher TF trend in same direction (manual check)
2. VOLUME CONFIRMATION
Watch the Force Index histogram:
- Increasing bar size = Strengthening momentum
- Decreasing bar size = Weakening momentum
- Use this to gauge signal strength
3. AVOID THESE MARKET CONDITIONS
- Major news events (Force Index becomes erratic)
- Market open first 30 minutes (volatility spikes)
- Low liquidity instruments (Force Index unreliable)
- Extreme trending days (wait for pullbacks)
4. COMBINE WITH SUPPORT/RESISTANCE
Best signals occur near:
- Key horizontal levels
- Fibonacci retracements
- Previous day's high/low
- Psychological round numbers
5. SESSION AWARENESS
- Asia session: Use lower timeframes, Setup C works well
- London session: Setup A and B both effective
- New York session: All setups work, highest volume
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INDICATOR WINDOWS LAYOUT
MAIN CHART:
- Price action
- 50 EMA (green/red)
- Signal labels
- Info panel
INDICATOR WINDOW:
- STC oscillator (blue line, 0-100 scale)
- Higher TF STC (orange dots, optional)
- Force Index histogram (green/red bars)
- Reference levels (25, 50, 75)
- Background zones (green oversold, red overbought)
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PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION
For best results:
Backtesting:
- Test on your specific instrument and timeframe
- Adjust STC parameters if win rate < 55%
- Record which setup works best for your market
Position Sizing:
- Risk 1-2% per trade
- Setup B can use 2% risk (higher win rate)
- Setup C should use 1% risk (lower win rate)
Trade Frequency:
- Setup B: 2-5 signals per week (be patient)
- Setup A: 5-10 signals per week
- Setup C: 10+ signals per week (scalping)
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CREDITS & REFERENCES
This indicator builds upon established technical analysis concepts:
Schaff Trend Cycle:
- Developed by Doug Schaff (1996)
- Original concept published in Technical Analysis of Stocks & Commodities
- Implementation based on standard STC formula
Force Index:
- Developed by Dr. Alexander Elder
- Described in "Trading for a Living" (1993)
- Classic volume-momentum indicator
The multi-timeframe integration, three-setup system, and specific
entry conditions are original contributions of this indicator.
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DISCLAIMER
This indicator is a technical analysis tool and does not guarantee profits.
Past performance is not indicative of future results. Always:
- Use proper risk management
- Test on demo account first
- Combine with fundamental analysis
- Never risk more than you can afford to lose
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SUPPORT & QUESTIONS
If you find this indicator helpful, please:
- Leave a like and comment
- Share your feedback and results
- Report any bugs or issues
For questions about usage or optimization for specific markets,
feel free to comment below.
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Tìm kiếm tập lệnh với "high low"
Adaptive Vol Gauge [ParadoxAlgo]This is an overlay tool that measures and shows market ups and downs (volatility) based on daily high and low prices. It adjusts automatically to recent price changes and highlights calm or wild market periods. It colors the chart background and bars in shades of blue to cyan, with optional small labels for changes in market mood. Use it for info only—combine with your own analysis and risk controls. It's not a buy/sell signal or promise of results.Key FeaturesSmart Volatility Measure: Tracks price swings with a flexible time window that reacts to market speed.
Market Mood Detection: Spots high-energy (wild) or low-energy (calm) phases to help see shifts.
Visual Style: Uses smooth color fades on the background and bars—cyan for calm, deep blue for wild—to blend nicely on your chart.
Custom Options: Change settings like time periods, sensitivity, colors, and labels.
Chart Fit: Sits right on your main price chart without extra lines, keeping things clean.
How It WorksThe tool figures out volatility like this:Adjustment Factor:Looks at recent price ranges compared to longer ones.
Tweaks the time window (between 10-50 bars) based on how fast prices are moving.
Volatility Calc:Adds up logs of high/low ranges over the adjusted window.
Takes the square root for the final value.
Can scale it to yearly terms for easy comparison across chart timeframes.
Mood Check:Compares current volatility to its recent average and spread.
Flags "high" if above your set level, "low" if below.
Neutral in between.
This setup makes it quicker in busy markets and steadier in quiet ones.Settings You Can ChangeAdjust in the tool's menu:Base Time Window (default: 20): Starting point for calculations. Bigger numbers smooth things out but might miss quick changes.
Adjustment Strength (default: 0.5): How much it reacts to price speed. Low = steady; high = quick changes.
Yearly Scaling (default: on): Makes values comparable across short or long charts. Turn off for raw numbers.
Mood Sensitivity (default: 1.0): How strict for calling high/low moods. Low = more shifts; high = only big ones.
Show Labels (default: on): Adds tiny "High Vol" or "Low Vol" tags when moods change. They point up or down from bars.
Background Fade (default: 80): How see-through the color fill is (0 = invisible, 100 = solid).
Bar Fade (default: 50): How much color blends into your candles or bars (0 = none, 100 = full).
How to Read and Use ItColor Shifts:Background and bars fade based on mood strength:Cyan shades mean calm markets (good for steady, back-and-forth trades).
Deep blue shades mean wild markets (watch for big moves or turns).
Smooth changes show volatility building or easing.
Labels:"High Vol" (deep blue, from below bar): Start of wild phase.
"Low Vol" (cyan, from above bar): Start of calm phase.
Only shows at changes to avoid clutter. Use for timing strategy tweaks.
Trading Ideas:Mood-Based Plays: In wild phases (deep blue), try chase-momentum or breakout trades since swings are bigger. In calm phases (cyan), stick to bounce-back or range trades.
Risk Tips: Cut trade sizes in wild times to handle bigger losses. Use calm times for longer holds with close stops.
Chart Time Tips: Turn on yearly scaling for matching short and long views. Test settings on past data—loosen for quick trades (more alerts), tighten for longer ones (fewer, stronger).
Mix with Others: Add trend lines or averages—buy in calm up-moves, sell in wild down-moves. Check with volume or key levels too.
Special Cases: In big news events, it reacts faster. On slow assets, it might overstate swings—ease the adjustment strength.
Limits and TipsIt looks back at past data, so it trails real-time action and can't predict ahead.
Results differ by stock or timeframe—test on history first.
Colors and tags are just visuals; set your own alerts if needed.
Follows TradingView rules: No win promises, for learning only. Open for sharing; share thoughts in forums.
With this, you can spot market energy and tweak your trades smarter. Start on practice charts.
CRT [TakingProphets]CRT (Candle Range Theory) — HTF context overlay with alerts
Purpose
Informational overlay to structure higher-timeframe (HTF) context. It does not generate buy/sell signals and is not financial advice. Use it to organize analysis and alerts—not to automate trades.
What it does
Projects HTF candles (1m → 1M) on any lower timeframe so the big picture stays on the chart.
Detects CRT transitions on the HTF (bullish/bearish “failed continuation” pattern).
Evaluates SMT divergence vs. a user-selected correlated instrument on the same HTF (historical & real-time).
Extends live HTF Open/High/Low/Close as developing reference levels.
Concepts (what it looks for)
Candle Range Theory (CRT) — a 3-bar HTF pattern where candle 2 fails to continue candle 1’s move:
Bearish CRT: candle 2 trades above candle 1’s high but closes back inside candle 1’s range and does not break its low.
Bullish CRT: candle 2 trades below candle 1’s low but closes back inside candle 1’s range and does not break its high.
SMT divergence (intermarket) — compares HTF swing extremes between the chart symbol and a correlated symbol:
Bearish SMT: one makes a higher high while the other does not.
Bullish SMT: one makes a lower low while the other does not.
Checked in two modes: historical (between the two last closed HTF bars) and real-time (last closed vs. current forming HTF bar).
How the elements work together (integration, not a mashup)
All modules share one HTF time base, so annotations describe the same segment of price action. The overlay produces an explicit context state by sequencing the modules in this order:
HTF Projection → Structural Frame
The last three HTF candles are drawn (bodies+wicks). This creates the “canvas” the rest of the logic references (ranges, highs/lows, and time boundaries).
CRT Test → Directional Bias Candidate
The script evaluates the 3-bar CRT conditions on those exact HTF candles (not lower-TF approximations).
If conditions are forming on the current HTF bar, status is CRT Forming.
If they complete on the close, status becomes CRT Confirmed (Bullish/Bearish).
SMT Check → Confirmation/Stress-Test on the Same HTF
Using the same HTF window, the tool compares swing progress with the correlated symbol.
Historical SMT comments on whether the prior HTF segment’s push had intermarket agreement.
Real-time SMT comments on the current forming push.
This lets you confirm a CRT bias (e.g., Bearish CRT + Bearish SMT) or challenge it (e.g., Bullish CRT but Bearish SMT).
Live HTF OHLC → Actionable Reference Levels
The current HTF Open/High/Low/Close are extended as levels. These are the decision rails you’ll typically use to judge follow-through, failure, mitigation, or targets in the same CRT/SMT context.
Resulting context states (what you’ll see in alerts/labels):
Neutral (no CRT; SMT may still inform context).
CRT Forming (monitor): HTF push is underway; watch real-time SMT into HTF High/Low/Close projections.
CRT Confirmed (bias): HTF failure pattern locked; use projections as reference for continuation/invalidations.
CRT + SMT Aligned (confluence): CRT direction agrees with SMT; strongest context.
CRT vs. SMT Mixed (caution): bias exists but intermarket is disagreeing; treat levels as potential fade zones.
Why this is not a mashup
Every module is computed and plotted in the same HTF coordinate system, so signals are about one thing: the current HTF segment.
CRT provides the bias hypothesis, SMT provides a cross-market test of that hypothesis in the same window, and live OHLC projections supply the exact levels used to act on or fade that hypothesis.
Alerts are tied to state transitions (e.g., CRT forming → confirmed; SMT flip), not to unrelated features.
Mechanics (high-level)
HTF Projection: pulls HTF OHLC/time for the last three HTF bars and renders body boxes + wicks; optional time labels adapt to intraday vs D/W/M.
CRT Labels: when the three-bar conditions are met, prints BULLISH CRT or BEARISH CRT on the HTF stack.
SMT Lines: draws labeled diagonals across the relevant HTF pair for historical and real-time checks using your correlated symbol.
Live Levels: extends the current HTF Open/High/Low/Close horizontally; anchors are deterministic (Open = first bar, High/Low = first occurrence, Close = current bar).
Inputs & customization
HTF timeframe: 1m–1M.
Display: candle width/opacity, borders/wicks, time labels (12h/24h).
SMT: enable/disable, correlated symbol, line style/width, optional labels.
Projections: enable/disable, left extension (bars), per-level styling and price labels.
Alerts: switches for CRT, SMT-historical, SMT-real-time.
Alerts (workflow prompts)
Bullish/Bearish CRT detected on the selected HTF.
Bullish/Bearish SMT (historical) between the two last closed HTF bars.
Bullish/Bearish SMT (real-time) between the last closed and current forming HTF bar.
Suggested text includes the HTF and current context state so you know if CRT and SMT are aligned or mixed.
Example use
Bearish scenario: A Bearish CRT confirms on the 4H; soon after, real-time SMT (bearish) appears while price probes the projected 4H High. Context = CRT + SMT Aligned → treat the projected Open/Close as near-term objectives.
Mixed scenario: A Bullish CRT forms on 1H, but historical SMT (bearish) printed in the prior segment. Context = Mixed → continue to monitor real-time SMT and projected Low for possible invalidation.
Notes & limitations
HTF values are provisional until the HTF bar closes; labels/lines can update while forming.
SMT depends on the correlated symbol you select; relationships vary by market/regime.
Session gaps/illiquid hours can distort extremes and time labels.
Educational tool: no performance claims, no entry/exit signals.
Originality & scope (for protected/invite-only publications)
A unified HTF projection → CRT test → SMT check → live level pipeline that yields explicit context states instead of separate, unrelated overlays.
Formal CRT detection performed on actual HTF bars (not lower-TF approximations).
Dual-mode SMT tied to the same HTF windows (historical + real-time), plotted as labeled span lines.
Deterministic OHLC projection (first-occurrence anchoring) to align decisions with the identified context.
Attribution: CRT/SMT concepts inspired by ICT. Design, implementation, and alert framework by TakingProphets.
AriVestHub_SMCIntroduction to the AriVestHub_SMC Indicator
The AriVestHub_SMC indicator is designed and coded based on Smart Money Concepts (SMC). This tool has unique features that you won’t find in any other indicator built around SMC.
I’ve been active in the crypto market since 2019, and besides using the SMC strategy, I also apply several custom strategies in my trading. Personalized versions of these strategies will gradually be shared with you as well.
The main reason for developing this indicator was the gap in existing tools. Many times, setups like Valid Pullback or Inside Bar Candles appear on the chart but are not easily recognizable at first glance, and therefore they get ignored. This often leads to mistakes in Market Structure Mapping right from the beginning, which then causes errors in further analysis and predictions.
Since the SMC strategy is entirely built on market structure, any mistake in identifying its key components basically destroys the reliability of the analysis.
Unlike similar indicators that mostly just draw nice lines and zones on the chart for promotional purposes, AriVestHub_SMC aims to show the reality of the market, not beautify it. Price behavior is the result of trader psychology and the clash of different views—it doesn’t have to look neat and pretty all the time.
This indicator shows exactly what has happened in the market and the possible scenarios ahead. Once you use this tool and study this guide, you’ll clearly feel the difference compared to other common indicators. My main goal in creating AriVestHub_SMC was to give real help to traders—not just to sell or commercialize it.
The AriVestHub_SMC indicator is basically a Market Structure Mapping Engine (SMC Structure Mapping Engine), whose main task is to detect and accurately map market structure movements.
The market is full of exceptional conditions, and analyzing them without indicators and only by visual inspection is almost impossible. This often leads to errors, especially in strategies that are based on market structure.
One of the most important and valuable features of this indicator compared to similar ones is that, after extensively studying and manually analyzing various charts with indicators, I have coded almost all common scenarios as well as exceptional cases that occur under different market conditions.
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Its key features include:
• BOS / CHoCH – Detecting
• breakouts and changes in market character
• IDM / Pullback – Confirming pivots and valid moves
• OF / OB – Marking key supply and demand zones
• SMT (Smart Money Trap) – Spotting invalid zones and smart money traps
• Liquidity Sweeps / Equal High-Low – Liquidity hunts and reversal setups
• Transfer Option – Automatically correcting structure in Single Leg scenarios
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Basic Concepts in the AriVestHub_SMC Strategy
1. Inside Bar
An Inside Bar is a candle (or group of candles) whose price range falls between the High and Low of the previous candle.
In Smart Money and market structure analysis, these candles are usually ignored, and only the main candle is considered.
Simply put, an Inside Bar signals market pause and energy buildup—a place where both buyers and sellers are waiting for price to decide its next direction.
In the picture, you can see candles highlighted in a different color that fall within the main candle range. They should not be treated as independent candles, and all of them together should be considered as one.
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2. Pullback
A pullback happens when price makes a temporary return after a main move. Even a single candle can cause it.
In Smart Money, a valid pullback is defined as:
• In an uptrend: if the Low of a candle breaks the Low of the previous candle which is not an Inside Bar, a valid pullback occurs.
• In a downtrend: if the High of a candle breaks the High of the previous candle which is not an Inside Bar, a valid pullback occurs.
Valid pullbacks are the points where the market gathers the energy needed to continue its move.
In the image below, both valid and invalid pullbacks are shown.
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3. IDM – Inducement
Inducement is one of the most important concepts in AriVestHub_SMC. Without IDM, no structure in Smart Money can form.
Every valid pullback can be considered an IDM.
There are two types: Major IDM and Minor IDM.
Correctly identifying IDM is critical, because the entire market structure is mapped based on it.
After each BOS or CHoCH, a new HH or LL pivot is only confirmed if the price returns and touches the IDM.
• In an uptrend after BOS: the lowest price of the first valid pullback is the Major IDM, and the last pullback before reaching the Major IDM is the Minor IDM.
• In an uptrend after CHoCH: the highest price of the first valid pullback is the Major IDM, and the last pullback before reaching the Major IDM is the Minor IDM.
The same rules apply in reverse for downtrends.
In this strategy, Major IDM always takes priority.
The image shows different types of IDM, and the same applies for downtrends.
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4. BOS – Break of Structure
A Break of Structure happens when price breaks its previous High or Low in the direction of the trend:
• In an uptrend: if the previous HH is broken, BOS occurs.
• In a downtrend: if the previous LL is broken, BOS occurs.
BOS confirms continuation of the current market trend.
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5. CHoCH – Change of Character
Change of Character occurs when price moves against the previous trend:
• In an uptrend: if the previous LL is broken, CHoCH occurs.
• In a downtrend: if the previous HH is broken, CHoCH occurs.
CHoCH is usually a signal of a trend reversal or a deep market correction.
The image shows the overall market structure with BOS and CHoCH.
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6. Order Flow
Order Flow zones are formed from valid pullbacks and are usually points where price reacts strongly.
They are defined as:
• In an uptrend: Last Selling Momentum Before pushing upside
• In a downtrend: Last Buying Momentum Before pushing dowside
Three main types of Order Flow used in this strategy:
• OF: Decisional (Dec) – The first valid OF after IDM, where the market makes its key decision.
• OF: Extreme (Ext) – The last valid OF after IDM, acting as the final defense of buyers or sellers.
• SMT – Smart Money Trap – All order zones before IDM, and those between Dec and Ext. These usually cause short-term, deceptive reactions and are not valid for trading.
In addition:
• Unmitigated Order Flow – A zone not yet touched, still a liquidity source.
• Mitigated Order Flow – A zone that has been touched, with reduced validity.
• Redefine Order Flow – Identifying internal OFs within a main unmitigated OF for more precise entries.
The image shows the different types of OF.
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7. H/L Liquidity Sweep
A Liquidity Sweep happens when price breaks a previous High or Low with a wick, but the candle body fails to close beyond it.
• If the High is broken with a wick but the candle closes below it, a Liquidity Sweep occurs.
• If the Low is broken with a wick but the candle closes above it, a Liquidity Sweep occurs.
These setups are often signs of trapping traders and starting a move in the opposite direction. In fact, Liquidity Sweep points are among the best trading setups.
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🔑 Final Note
All these concepts are like puzzle pieces: Inside Bar, Valid Pullback, IDM, BOS, CHoCH, Order Flow, and Liquidity Sweep.
When combined, they create a clear and accurate picture of the market’s real behavior.
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Indicator Settings
1. Analyze From … To …
• Set the analysis time range.
• Another use: In ping-pong structures, you can add another copy of the indicator to the chart, set the starting point at the recent HH or LL, and map the internal structure for counter-trend trading.
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2. Main
• Confirm CHoCH with wicks → If enabled, only the wick (not the body) is considered for BOS and CHoCH confirmation. Useful for spotting subtle liquidity-based breaks.
• Major / Minor IDM → Choose IDM type.
• Consider Inside Bar → Best kept enabled, so candles inside the previous candle are ignored.
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3. Fib Ret
• Min pullback retracement % → Set the minimum retracement level.
• Helps identify valid pullbacks and gives more confidence in trend continuation.
• Meaning: if BOS happens, price must at least retrace by the minimum percentage before expecting the trend to continue.
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4. BOS/CHoCH
• Display BOS and CHoCH on the chart with customizable color and style.
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5. IDM
• Mark previous IDM : Show past IDMs.
• Mark live IDM : Show current active IDM.
• Customize IDM display options.
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6. Pivots
• Display HH and LL pivots.
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7. Transferring H/L IDM BOS/CHoCH
• Transfer in case of lack idmB or idmS → When the move is Single Leg and no valid IDM exists in the recent move, HH, LL, and IDM must be shifted and corrected. This adjusts the market structure.
• In case of transferring, remove all previous transferred Market Structure → If enabled, every time HH/LL and IDM need to be shifted, the transfer happens and the market structure is re-analyzed from scratch.
• Important: Often after one transfer, another Single Leg appears. This option keeps adjusting structure automatically, while doing it manually would be slow and error-prone.
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8. Order Flow
• Display Decisional, Extreme, and Supply/Demand OFs.
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9. H/L Sweeps
• Detect Liquidity Sweeps at Highs and Lows.
• These are very strong reversal setups.
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10. Equal High/Low
• Show equal Highs and Lows where liquidity often accumulates.
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11. Moving Average
• Add a moving average as a trend filter.
• Option to choose type (SMA/EMA) and length (e.g., 50 or 200).
• Usually:
o MA50 → For mid-term trends, quick confirmation.
o MA200 → For long-term trends, stronger confirmation.
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12. Internal Structure (ZigZag)
• Show internal market structure as ZigZag.
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13. Inside Bar Candles
• Display Inside Bars in color or with a box.
Futures Day Trading Key Levels by Dhawal Ranka
Hey everyone, thank you for using this script, let me know in the comments how you feel about it!
What this script does:
This indicator renders one consolidated map of intraday reference levels for futures (e.g., ES, NQ, GC, CL). It is session-aware and draws:
- Previous ETH day High/Low/Close
- Previous RTH High/Low/Close (built from your RTH session)
- Today’s developing RTH High/Low and Mid
- Overnight (ON) session High/Low
- Opening Range (first N minutes of RTH): OR High/Low
- VWAP (day-anchored) with optional ±σ bands
- Floor Pivots (PP/R1/S1/R2/S2) from prior ETH daily bar
- ADR projections (Up/Down) using a configurable lookback and anchor
- Settlement: prior official settlement and today’s projected settle (with manual override)
- Weekly/Monthly context: prior W/M High/Low/Close and current W/M Open
- Minimal right-edge text tags (instead of big boxes) that sit on the price scale line and auto-pack when levels coincide
All lines extend across the chart to make confluence obvious without clutter.
How it works (methods & calculations)
Sessions
The script exposes two user sessions and a time zone:
RTH (e.g., 09:30–16:00 America/New_York)
ON (e.g., 18:00–09:29 America/New_York)
Session membership is computed with time(timeframe, session, tz) != 0.
RTH H/L/C (prev) are aggregated intrabar: on RTH start we seed H/L; while inRTH we update; on RTH end we store the close.
Previous Day (ETH) levels
request.security(syminfo.tickerid, "D", high /low /close ) supplies PDH/PDL/PDC on the continuous ETH daily.
Opening Range
On RTH start we mark orStartTime.
While RTH is active and elapsed time < N minutes, we track the running high/low.
When elapsed ≥ N minutes, we freeze OR High/Low.
VWAP & ±σ bands (intraday)
Day-anchored VWAP uses ta.vwap(hlc3).
Bands: standard deviation of (close − vwap) from day start, accumulated inline:
stdev = sqrt( mean(dev^2) − mean(dev)^2 )
Bands = vwap ± k * stdev (user multiplier).
Floor Pivots (classic)
Using prior ETH daily H/L/C:
PP = (H + L + C) / 3
R1 = 2*PP − L, S1 = 2*PP − H
R2 = PP + (H − L), S2 = PP − (H − L).
ADR projections
Daily range series rng = request.security(..., "D", high - low).
ADR = SMA(rng, L) (default L=14).
Anchor is user-selectable: today’s open or yesterday’s close.
Projections: ADR Up = anchor + ADR/2, ADR Down = anchor − ADR/2.
Settlement
Prev Settle defaults to prior ETH daily close but can be overridden manually for markets where official settlement differs from feed close.
Today Projected Settle uses the current ETH daily close value.
Weekly / Monthly context
Prior W/M H/L/C from "W"/"M" with , plus current W/M Open.
Rendering & label logic (originality)
Lines are persistent: each named level owns one line object that is updated, not re-created—keeps resource use low and avoids “too many plots”.
Right-edge labels are text-only (no box) placed at x = bar_index + offset and yloc.price.
When multiple levels share (almost) the same price, labels are packed side-by-side using a small bucketing algorithm:
Prices are bucketed within ±½ tick.
Each label gets a position index inside its bucket; the final x-offset = baseOffset + index*step + priority.
Priorities nudge important tags (e.g., Settle/RTH levels) closer to the price scale so they remain readable.
Why this is published & what’s original
It’s not a simple mashup: the script’s utility is the session-aware aggregation, the OR timing logic, the intraday σ calculation around VWAP, the line-persistence manager, and the label packing with priorities that keeps the right edge readable even when many levels coincide.
The closed-source protection covers the packing/priority scheme and the persistent object management that make it practical on busy futures charts without hitting Pine limits.
How to use
Set your sessions & time zone
Choose RTH/ON session windows (the defaults match CME equity index futures) and the time zone of your charting workflow.
Toggle components
Enable only the layers you need (e.g., VWAP bands off if you want a cleaner chart).
Opening Range length (minutes) is adjustable.
Settlement
If your broker/feed’s daily close isn’t the official settlement, enter a manual settle value for the prior day.
Read the right edge
Labels sit on the price scale line. When two labels share the same price, they appear side-by-side rather than overlapping.
Timeframes & symbols
Designed for intraday futures on 1–30m. Works on other symbols/timeframes but intent is day trading.
Inputs (summary)
Sessions/TZ: RTH window, ON window, time zone
Today: RTH H/L/Mid, ON H/L, OR (minutes)
VWAP: on/off, ±σ bands, multiplier
Pivots: PP/R1/S1/R2/S2 (ETH)
ADR: lookback, anchor (open vs. prev close)
Settlement: show prev/proj, manual override
Weekly/Monthly: prior H/L/C + current open
Style: line transparency; right-edge tag size, base offset, and step; optional inline labels
Limitations & notes
“Prev Settle” equals the prior daily close unless overridden.
Session definitions matter: if your exchange hours differ, set your own RTH/ON windows.
No alerts are included to minimize plot count and keep performance high (you can add alert conditions on any level in a private copy).
Disclaimer
For educational purposes only; not financial advice. Futures trading involves significant risk.
Versioning
This script will be maintained under a single publication using Update (no minor forks). Major changes will be documented in the Change Log section of the script description.
ADR% / CDR% Range Analyzer - PajameinThe "ADR%/CDR% Range Analyzer" is a versatile TradingView indicator designed for traders who want to monitor and compare the "Average Daily Range (ADR%)" and "Current Daily Range (CDR%)" in real-time. ADR% represents the average percentage range (high-low relative to low) over a user-defined number of daily bars, helping you gauge a stock's typical volatility. CDR% shows the current session's range as a percentage, either intraday (customizable from start to end price) or full daily, allowing you to assess how the current bar's movement stacks up against historical norms.
Key features include:
- "Visual Comparison": Displays both values as clean labels on the chart with customizable positions (separate or combined).
- "Dynamic Background Coloring": CDR% label background changes color based on its relation to ADR%—light green for low volatility (< low threshold), light blue for neutral (between thresholds), and light red for high volatility (> high threshold). This helps quickly spot expansion or contraction in daily moves.
- "Flexibility": Works on any timeframe, with options for intraday customization and anti-clipping adjustments for multi-pane layouts.
This indicator is ideal for day traders, swing traders, or anyone tracking volatility breakouts, range-bound setups, or risk management based on expected daily moves.
Input Settings Guide
Here's a breakdown of each setting and how it enhances your trading workflow:
- "Show ADR%" (Boolean, default: true)
Toggle to display/hide the ADR% label. Use this to declutter your chart when focusing solely on current range.
- "Show CDR%" (Boolean, default: true)
Toggle to display/hide the CDR% label. Ideal for charts where you only need historical average or current metrics.
- "ADR% Length" (Integer, default: 20, min: 1)
Number of daily bars for averaging the range percentage. Shorter lengths (e.g., 10) for recent volatility; longer (e.g., 50) for broader trends.
- "CDR%: Start" (Source, default: low)
Starting price for intraday CDR% (e.g., open, previous close). Customize for specific range measurements like gap fills.
- "CDR%: End" (Source, default: high)
Ending price for intraday CDR% (e.g., low, close). Pair with Start for targeted ranges, like open-to-low for downside capture.
- "Intraday Display" (String dropdown: "Intraday CDR%", "Daily CDR%", default: "Daily CDR%")
Switch between real-time intraday calculation (dynamic updates) or fixed daily value (stable, non-repainting).
- "Low Threshold %" (Float, default: 40.0, range: 0-100)
Percentage of ADR% below which CDR% gets the low (green) background. Lower it (e.g., 30%) for stricter low-volatility alerts.
- "High Threshold %" (Float, default: 60.0, range: 0-100)
Percentage of ADR% above which CDR% gets the high (red) background. Raise it (e.g., 70%) to highlight only extreme expansions.
- "ADR% Text Color" (Color picker, default: black)
Foreground color for ADR% text. Choose contrasting colors for dark/light themes.
- "CDR% Text Color" (Color picker, default: black)
Foreground color for CDR% text. Ensures readability over dynamic backgrounds.
- "Low CDR% Background (below low threshold)" (Color picker, default: light green with 70% transparency)
Background for subdued ranges. Adjust opacity for subtlety.
- "Mid CDR% Background (between thresholds)" (Color picker, default: light blue with 70% transparency)
Neutral background for typical moves.
- "High CDR% Background (above high threshold)" (Color picker, default: light red with 70% transparency)
Alert-style background for breakouts.
- "Cell Height %" (Integer, default: 8, range: 1-20)
Vertical padding for labels as a percentage of chart height. Increase (e.g., 12) in multi-pane layouts to prevent text clipping; decrease for compact views.
- "ADR% Position" (String dropdown: Top/Bottom/Middle Left/Right/Center, default: Bottom Right)
Placement of ADR% label. Use separate positions for side-by-side comparison.
- "CDR% Position" (String dropdown: Top/Bottom/Middle Left/Right/Center, default: Bottom Right)
Placement of CDR% label. Matching positions auto-stacks them vertically.
- "Text Size" (String dropdown: Tiny/Small/Normal/Large, default: Normal)
Font size for labels. "Small" for dense charts; "Normal" for clarity.
Usage Tips
- "Volatility Trading": Set thresholds to 50%/80% for spotting range expansions during news events.
- "Multi-Timeframe": Apply on 5-min charts with daily ADR for intraday targets (e.g., aim for 80% of ADR).
- "Customization": For forex/crypto, tweak Start/End to session opens. Test in replay mode to verify non-repainting.
- "Limitations": Intraday mode updates live but may not repaint until bar close; daily mode is fixed.
Trend Fib Zone Bounce (TFZB) [KedArc Quant]Description:
Trend Fib Zone Bounce (TFZB) trades with the latest confirmed Supply/Demand zone using a single, configurable Fib pullback (0.3/0.5/0.6). Trade only in the direction of the most recent zone and use a single, configurable fib level for pullback entries.
• Detects market structure via confirmed swing highs/lows using a rolling window.
• Draws Supply/Demand zones (bearish/bullish rectangles) from the latest MSS (CHOCH or BOS) event.
• Computes intra zone Fib guide rails and keeps them extended in real time.
• Triggers BUY only inside bullish zones and SELL only inside bearish zones when price touches the selected fib and closes back beyond it (bounce confirmation).
• Optional labels print BULL/BEAR + fib next to the triangle markers.
What it does
Finds structure using confirmed swing highs/lows (you choose the confirmation length).
Builds the latest zone (bullish = demand, bearish = supply) after a CHOCH/BOS event.
Draws intra-zone “guide rails” (Fib lines) and extends them live.
Signals only with the trend of that zone:
BUY inside a bullish zone when price tags the selected Fib and closes back above it.
SELL inside a bearish zone when price tags the selected Fib and closes back below it.
Optional labels print BULL/BEAR + Fib next to triangles for quick context
Why this is different
Most “zone + fib + signal” tools bolt together several indicators, or fire counter-trend signals because they don’t fully respect structure. TFZB is intentionally minimal:
Single bias source: the latest confirmed zone defines direction; nothing else overrides it.
Single entry rule: one Fib bounce (0.3/0.5/0.6 selectable) inside that zone—no counter-trend trades by design.
Clean visuals: you can show only the most recent zone, clamp overlap, and keep just the rails that matter.
Deterministic & transparent: every plot/label comes from the code you see—no external series or hidden smoothing
How it helps traders
Cuts decision noise: you always know the bias and the only entry that matters right now.
Forces discipline: if price isn’t inside the active zone, you don’t trade.
Adapts to volatility: pick 0.3 in strong trends, 0.5 as the default, 0.6 in chop.
Non-repainting zones: swings are confirmed after Structure Length bars, then used to build zones that extend forward (they don’t “teleport” later)
How it works (details)
*Structure confirmation
A swing high/low is only confirmed after Structure Length bars have elapsed; the dot is plotted back on the original bar using offset. Expect a confirmation delay of about Structure Length × timeframe.
*Zone creation
After a CHOCH/BOS (momentum shift / break of prior swing), TFZB draws the new Supply/Demand zone from the swing anchors and sets it active.
*Fib guide rails
Inside the active zone TFZB projects up to five Fib lines (defaults: 0.3 / 0.5 / 0.7) and extends them as time passes.
*Entry logic (with-trend only)
BUY: bar’s low ≤ fib and close > fib inside a bullish zone.
SELL: bar’s high ≥ fib and close < fib inside a bearish zone.
*Optionally restrict to one signal per zone to avoid over-trading.
(Optional) Aggressive confirm-bar entry
When do the swing dots print?
* The code confirms a swing only after `structureLen` bars have elapsed since that candidate high/low.
* On a 5-min chart with `structureLen = 10`, that’s about 50 minutes later.
* When the swing confirms, the script plots the dot back on the original bar (via `offset = -structureLen`). So you *see* the dot on the old bar, but it only appears on the chart once the confirming bar arrives.
> Practical takeaway: expect swing markers to appear roughly `structureLen × timeframe` later. Zones and signals are built from those confirmed swings.
Best timeframe for this Indicator
Use the timeframe that matches your holding period and the noise level of the instrument:
* Intraday :
* 5m or 15m are the sweet spots.
* Suggested `structureLen`:
* 5m: 10–14 (confirmation delay \~50–70 min)
* 15m: 8–10 (confirmation delay \~2–2.5 hours)
* Keep Entry Fib at 0.5 to start; try 0.3 in strong trends, 0.6 in chop.
* Tip: avoid the first 10–15 minutes after the open; let the initial volatility set the early structure.
* Swing/overnight:
* 1h or 4h.
* `structureLen`:
* 1h: 6–10 (6–10 hours confirmation)
* 4h: 5–8 (20–32 hours confirmation)
* 1m scalping: not recommended here—the confirmation lag relative to the noise makes zones less reliable.
Inputs (all groups)
Structure
• Show Swing Points (structureTog)
o Plots small dots on the bar where a swing point is confirmed (offset back by Structure Length).
• Structure Length (structureLen)
o Lookback used to confirm swing highs/lows and determine local structure. Higher = fewer, stronger swings; lower = more reactive.
Zones
• Show Last (zoneDispNum)
o Maximum number of zones kept on the chart when Display All Zones is off.
• Display All Zones (dispAll)
o If on, ignores Show Last and keeps all zones/levels.
• Zone Display (zoneFilter): Bullish Only / Bearish Only / Both
o Filters which zone types are drawn and eligible for signals.
• Clean Up Level Overlap (noOverlap)
o Prevents fib lines from overlapping when a new zone starts near the previous one (clamps line start/end times for readability).
Fib Levels
Each row controls whether a fib is drawn and how it looks:
• Toggle (f1Tog…f5Tog): Show/hide a given fib line.
• Level (f1Lvl…f5Lvl): Numeric ratio in . Defaults active: 0.3, 0.5, 0.7 (0 and 1 off by default).
• Line Style (f1Style…f5Style): Solid / Dashed / Dotted.
• Bull/Bear Colors (f#BullColor, f#BearColor): Per-fib color in bullish vs bearish zones.
Style
• Structure Color: Dot color for confirmed swing points.
• Bullish Zone Color / Bearish Zone Color: Rectangle fills (transparent by default).
Signals
• Entry Fib for Signals (entryFibSel): Choose 0.3, 0.5 (default), or 0.6 as the trigger line.
• Show Buy/Sell Signals (showSignals): Toggles triangle markers on/off.
• One Signal Per Zone (oneSignalPerZone): If on, suppresses additional entries within the same zone after the first trigger.
• Show Signal Text Labels (Bull/Bear + Fib) (showSignalLabels): Adds a small label next to each triangle showing zone bias and the fib used (e.g., BULL 0.5 or BEAR 0.3).
How TFZB decides signals
With trend only:
• BUY
1. Latest active zone is bullish.
2. Current bar’s close is inside the zone (between top and bottom).
3. The bar’s low ≤ selected fib and it closes > selected fib (bounce).
• SELL
1. Latest active zone is bearish.
2. Current bar’s close is inside the zone.
3. The bar’s high ≥ selected fib and it closes < selected fib.
Markers & labels
• BUY: triangle up below the bar; optional label “BULL 0.x” above it.
• SELL: triangle down above the bar; optional label “BEAR 0.x” below it.
Right-Panel Swing Log (Table)
What it is
A compact, auto-updating log of the most recent Swing High/Low events, printed in the top-right of the chart.
It helps you see when a pivot formed, when it was confirmed, and at what price—so you know the earliest bar a zone-based signal could have appeared.
Columns
Type – Swing High or Swing Low.
Date – Calendar date of the swing bar (follows the chart’s timezone).
Swing @ – Time of the original swing bar (where the dot is drawn).
Confirm @ – Time of the bar that confirmed that swing (≈ Structure Length × timeframe after the swing). This is also the earliest moment a new zone/entry can be considered.
Price – The swing price (high for SH, low for SL).
Why it’s useful
Clarity on repaint/confirmation: shows the natural delay between a swing forming and being usable—no guessing.
Planning & journaling: quick reference of today’s pivots and prices for notes/backtesting.
Scanning intraday: glance to see if you already have a confirmed zone (and therefore valid fib-bounce entries), or if you’re still waiting.
Context for signals: if a fib-bounce triangle appears before the time listed in Confirm @, it’s not a valid trade (you were too early).
Settings (Inputs → Logging)
Log swing times / Show table – turn the table on/off.
Rows to keep – how many recent entries to display.
Show labels on swing bar – optional tags on the chart (“Swing High 11:45”, “Confirm SH 14:15”) that match the table.
Recommended defaults
• Structure Length: 10–20 for intraday; 20–40 for swing.
• Entry Fib for Signals: 0.5 to start; try 0.3 in stronger trends and 0.6 in choppier markets.
• One Signal Per Zone: ON (prevents over trading).
• Zone Display: Both.
• Fib Lines: Keep 0.3/0.5/0.7 on; turn on 0 and 1 only if you need anchors.
Alerts
Two alert conditions are available:
• BUY signal – fires when a with trend bullish bounce at the selected fib occurs inside a bullish zone.
• SELL signal – fires when a with trend bearish bounce at the selected fib occurs inside a bearish zone.
Create alerts from the chart’s Alerts panel and select the desired condition. Use Once Per Bar Close to avoid intrabar flicker.
Notes & tips
• Swing dots are confirmed only after Structure Length bars, so they plot back in time; zones built from these confirmed swings do not repaint (though they extend as new bars form).
• If you don’t see a BUY where you expect one, check: (1) Is the active zone bullish? (2) Did the candle’s low actually pierce the selected fib and close above it? (3) Is One Signal Per Zone suppressing a second entry?
• You can hide visual clutter by reducing Show Last to 1–3 while keeping Display All Zones off.
Glossary
• CHOCH (Change of Character): A shift where price breaks beyond the last opposite swing while local momentum flips.
• BOS (Break of Structure): A cleaner break beyond the prior swing level in the current momentum direction.
• MSS: Either CHOCH or BOS – any event that spawns a new zone.
Extension ideas (optional)
• Add fib extensions (1.272 / 1.618) for target lines.
• Zone quality score using ATR normalization to filter weak impulses.
• HTF filter to only accept zones aligned with a higher timeframe trend.
⚠️ Disclaimer This script is provided for educational purposes only.
Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Trading involves risk, and users should exercise caution and use proper risk management when applying this strategy.
Volume ClusteringThis Volume Clustering script is a powerful tool for analyzing intraday trading dynamics by combining two key metrics: volume Z-Score and Cumulative Volume Delta (CVD). By categorizing market activity into distinct clusters, it helps you identify high-conviction trading opportunities and understand underlying market pressure.
How It Works
The script operates on a simple, yet effective, premise: it classifies each trading bar based on its statistical significance (volume Z-Score) and buying/selling pressure (CVD).
Volume Z-Score
The volume Z-Score measures how far the current bar's volume is from its average, helping to identify periods of unusually high or low volume. This metric is a powerful way to spot when institutional or large players might be entering the market. A high Z-Score suggests a significant event is taking place, regardless of direction.
Cumulative Volume Delta (CVD)
CVD tracks the net buying and selling pressure across different timeframes. The script uses a lower timeframe (e.g., 1-minute) and anchors it to a higher timeframe (e.g., 1-day) to capture intraday pressure. A positive CVD indicates more buying pressure, while a negative CVD suggests more selling pressure.
Cluster Categories
The script analyzes the confluence of these two metrics to assign a cluster to each bar, providing actionable insights. The clusters are color-coded and labeled to make them easy to interpret:
🟢 High Conviction Bullish: Unusually high volume (high Z-Score) combined with significant buying pressure (high CVD). This cluster suggests strong bullish momentum.
🔴 High Conviction Bearish: Unusually high volume (high Z-Score) coupled with significant selling pressure (low CVD). This cluster suggests strong bearish momentum.
🟡 Low Conviction/Noise: Low to moderate volume and mixed buying/selling pressure. This represents periods of indecision or consolidation, where market noise is more prevalent.
🟣 Other Clusters: The script also identifies other combinations, such as high volume with moderate CVD, or low volume with high CVD, which can provide additional context for understanding market dynamics.
Key Features & Customization
The script offers several customizable settings to tailor the analysis to your specific trading style:
Z-Score Lookback Length: Adjust the lookback period for calculating the average volume. A shorter period focuses on recent volume trends, while a longer period provides a broader context.
CVD Anchor & Lower Timeframe: Define the timeframes used for CVD calculation. You can anchor the analysis to a daily or weekly timeframe while using a lower timeframe (e.g., 1-minute) to capture granular intraday pressure.
High/Low Volume Mode: Toggle between "High Volume" mode (which uses 90th and 10th percentiles for clustering) and "Low Volume" mode (which uses 75th and 25th percentiles). This allows you to choose whether to focus on extreme events or more subtle shifts in market sentiment.
Monday's Range Superpowerkyu🔔 Settings
You can customize the colors and toggle ON/OFF in the indicator settings.
Works on daily, hourly, and minute charts.
Easily visualize Monday’s high, low, and mid-line range.
📌 1. Support & Resistance with Monday’s Range
Monday High: Acts as the first resistance of the week.
◽ Example: If price breaks above Monday’s high after Tuesday, it signals potential bullish continuation → long setup.
Monday Low: Acts as the first support of the week.
◽ Example: If price breaks below Monday’s low, it signals bearish continuation → short setup.
📌 2. Mid-Line Trend Confirmation
Monday Mid-Line = average price of Monday.
Price above mid-line → bullish bias.
Price below mid-line → bearish bias.
Use mid-line breaks as entry confirmation for long/short positions.
📌 3. Breakout Strategy
Break of Monday’s High = bullish breakout → long entry.
Break of Monday’s Low = bearish breakout → short entry.
Place stop-loss inside Monday’s range for a conservative approach.
📌 4. False Breakout Strategy
If price breaks Monday’s high/low but then falls back inside Monday’s range, it is a False Breakout.
Strategy: Trade in the opposite direction.
◽ False Breakout at High → short.
◽ False Breakout at Low → long.
Stop-loss at the wick (extreme point) of the failed breakout.
📌 5. Range-Based Scalping
Use Monday’s high and low as a trading range.
Sell near Monday’s High, buy near Monday’s Low, repeat until breakout occurs.
📌 6. Weekly Volatility Forecast
Narrow Monday range → higher chance of strong trend later in the week.
Wide Monday range → lower volatility expected during the week.
📌 7. Pattern & Trend Analysis within Monday Range
Look for candlestick patterns around Monday’s High/Low/Mid-Line.
◽ Example: Double Top near Monday’s High = short setup.
◽ Repeated bounce at Mid-Line = strong long opportunity.
✅ Summary
The Monday’s Range (Superpowerkyu) Indicator helps traders:
Identify weekly support & resistance
Confirm trend direction with Mid-Line
Trade breakouts & false breakouts
Apply range scalping strategies
Forecast weekly volatility
⚡ Especially, the False Breakout strategy is powerful as it captures failed moves and sudden sentiment reversals.
Qullamaggie High Tight Flag TableThis indicator is a breakout scanner inspired by Qullamaggie's high-tight flag momentum strategy and Stockbee's Momentum Burst setups. It displays a 2x5 table of key technical metrics to identify high-probability long breakout opportunities in trending stocks or crypto on daily charts. The table highlights setups where a stock consolidates tightly after a strong uptrend, signaling potential volatility expansion for sharp upside moves. Green boxes indicate bullish conditions, while alerts notify traders of optimal setups or risks.
Table Box Descriptions
The table is divided into two columns: the left focuses on volatility and range, the right on trend and relative strength. Each cell shows a metric’s value with conditional coloring—green for bullish alignment, red for bearish/unmet conditions, yellow/orange for neutral/warning zones, and consistent transparency (90%) for readability. Below are the updated box descriptions:
ADR (Left, Row 1): Average Daily Range (%) over a user-selectable lookback (5/10/15/20 days, default 20), calculated relative to the previous low, close, or current close (user-selectable). Always green for visibility, with higher values (e.g., ≥6%) indicating volatility suited for breakouts.
Change from Today Low (Left, Row 2): Percentage gain from the current day’s low to close. Green if ≥0% (intraday strength), red if negative (weakness). Signals if the stock is holding support without excessive downside.
ADR Multiples from 50 SMA (Left, Row 3): Price deviation from the 50-day SMA in ADR units (e.g., 6% move above SMA with 1% ADR = 6x). Green (<6x, healthy trend), yellow (6-9x, extended), red (9-14x, overextended), purple (>14x, extreme caution). Identifies coiled setups or overextension risks.
% from 52W Low (Left, Row 4): Percentage distance from the 52-week low. Green if ≥30% (strong recovery from bases), red otherwise. Filters for stocks with significant momentum from yearly lows.
Narrow Range (Left, Row 5): Average daily range (%) over 3-5 days (user-selectable), compared to ADR, with checks for today’s change from low < ADR and volume ≤70% of 20-day average. Optional: limits to one 4%+ drop. Green if range < ADR and volume low (tight consolidation), yellow if range < ADR but volume high, red otherwise. Signals coiling before a breakout.
Percent from Short SMA (Right, Row 1): Percentage deviation from the 10-day SMA. Green if ≥0% (price at/above short-term trend), red if below. Ensures alignment with immediate uptrend support.
VCP Tightness (Right, Row 2): 5-day high-low range as a percentage of the lowest low, with a breakout check (≥12% gain in prior 5-10 days). Shows "Tight: X.XX%" or "N/A". Green if <10% (tight contraction), red otherwise. Captures high-tight flag volatility squeezes.
Days Since 10d > 21d (Right, Row 3): Days since the 10-day SMA crossed above the 21-day SMA. Red if NA or downtrend (10d ≤ 21d), green if ≤10 days (fresh uptrend), yellow if 11-30 days (maturing), orange if >30 days (aging). Tracks trend freshness for timely entries.
% from 52W High (Right, Row 4): Percentage distance from the 52-week high. Green if ≥-25% (near highs), yellow if -25% to -30% (warning zone), red if <-30% (far from highs). Gauges proximity to breakout resistance.
7d SMA vs 65d SMA (Right, Row 5): Percentage difference between 7-day and 65-day SMAs. Green if ≥5% (short-term outpacing long-term), red otherwise. Confirms broader trend acceleration.
Key Features
Ideal Setup: Look for green boxes in Days Since 10d > 21d (≤10), VCP Tightness (<10%), and % from Short SMA (±3%) during a narrow range consolidation near support, signaling a high-probability breakout.
Alerts:
Qullamaggie Breakout Alert: Triggers when ADR ≥6%, Days Since 10d > 21d ≤10, 10d SMA > 21d SMA, VCP Tightness <10%, and price within ±3% of 10d SMA. Signals a high-tight flag breakout setup.
High Tight Flag Good Setup: Triggers when all non-ADR boxes (9 metrics) are green, yellow, or orange (no red or purple). Indicates a strong setup for long entry.
Overextension Warning: Triggers when ADR Multiples from 50 SMA ≥9x (red or purple), warning of pullback risk.
SMA Plots: 10-day (white) and 21-day (green) SMAs, toggleable in settings (off by default).
Customizable: Adjust table position (top/middle/bottom, left/center/right), text/background colors, ADR lookback, narrow range period (3-5 days), and enforce a single 4%+ drop limit.
Usage
Apply to daily charts (e.g., SOLUSDT, AAPL, TSLA) with 100+ bars.
Seek mostly green boxes, especially in Days Since 10d > 21d, VCP Tightness, and % from Short SMA, with rising volume for confirmation.
Use alerts to catch breakouts, strong setups, or overextensions in real-time.
Enable SMA plots to visualize trends if needed.
Handles edge cases (short history, crypto precision) for robust performance.
Note: Not financial advice—combine with your risk management, chart patterns, and market context.
eORB - Day EditionThe eORB – Day Edition (Enhanced Opening Range Breakout) is a powerful intraday trading indicator designed for Algo Trading, Scalpers, Day Traders, and ORB-based strategies. It combines classic ORB logic with advanced filters, multiple exit strategies, and smart risk management tools. The default setup is optimised for a 3-minute ETHUSD chart.
Key Features:-
# Opening Range Breakout (ORB)
- Defines intraday high/low for the first X minutes.
- Automatically updates breakout levels.
- Optional buffer (%) for precision entries.
# Day & Session Filters
- Enable/disable trading on specific weekdays.
- Flexible session time configuration.
# EMA Crossover
- Option to trade based on EMA crossover with ORB levels.
# Breakout Candle Logic
- Detects breakout candle high/low for secondary confirmation.
# RSI Filter
- Confirms signals using RSI thresholds (customisable).
# Exit Strategies
- ORB High/Low Exit
- Buffer Exit
- Trailing Stop Loss (TSL) with activation, lock, and increments
- Target & Stoploss (fixed points)
- Universal Exit (UTC time-based) with background highlight
# Trade Sync Logic
- Prevents consecutive Buy → Buy or Sell → Sell without the opposite signal in between.
# Alerts Ready
- Buy, Sell, and Exit conditions are available for alerts.
- Compatible with TradingView alert system (popup, email, SMS, webhook).
How to Use:-
1. Add indicator to the chart.
2. Set ORB Time & Session (e.g., 3 min ORB at market open).
3. Enable/disable filters (EMA, RSI, Breakout candle).
4. Configure exits (TSL, Target, Stoploss, Universal Exit).
5. Add alerts for automation or notifications.
- This indicator is ideal for Crypto, Nifty, BankNifty, Index Futures, and Stocks, but it can be applied to any asset.
- The default settings are optimised for ETHUSD.
How it Works – eORB Day Edition:-
Step 1 – Define the Range
- At market open, the indicator records the Opening Range High & Low for the first X minutes (configurable by the user).
- This creates a price boundary (box) that acts as support and resistance for the rest of the session.
- Optional buffers can be added to make signals more reliable.
Step 2 – Generate the Signal
- When price (or EMA, if enabled) crosses above the Opening Range High, a Buy signal is generated.
- When price (or EMA) crosses below the Opening Range Low, a Sell signal is generated.
- Extra filters like RSI and Breakout Candle confirmation can be turned on to reduce false breakouts.
- Built-in sync logic ensures signals alternate properly (no double Buy or double Sell without the opposite in between).
Step 3 – Manage the Exit
- Trades can exit using multiple methods:
- Target (fixed profit in points)
- Stoploss (fixed risk in points)
- Trailing Stop-loss (TSL) that locks profit and trails as price moves further in your favour
- ORB/Buffer exit when price re-enters the range
- Universal Exit at a fixed UTC time to close all positions for the day
- Exits are visualised on the chart with shapes, labels, and optional background highlights.
In simple terms:-
Step 1: DEFINE
- Opening Range (first X minutes) → Marks High & Low → Creates breakout zone
Step 2: SIGNAL
- Price / EMA crosses High (+ Buffer) → BUY
- Price / EMA crosses Low (- Buffer) → SELL
- + Optional filters: RSI, Breakout Candle
Step 3: EXIT
- Target | Stoploss | Trailing Stoploss | Universal Exit
Important Note on Alert Setup
- When using the RSI filter, signals may fluctuate in some edge cases where RSI hovers near the Buy or Sell level.
- To avoid this, it is recommended to use “Once Per Bar Close” as the alert trigger, since signals confirm only after the bar closes (especially helpful when Breakout Candle High/Low Crossover is enabled).
- If you choose not to use RSI, you can safely use “Once Per Bar” alerts, even when the Breakout Candle High/Low Crossover option is enabled.
Disclaimer:-
- This tool is for educational and research purposes only.
- It does not guarantee profits. Always backtest and use proper risk management before live trading. The author is not responsible for financial losses.
Developer: @ikunalsingh
Built using AI + the best of human logic.
Artharjan Intraday Trading ZonesArtharjan Intraday Trading Zones (AITZ)
Overview
The AITZ indicator is designed to visually mark intraday trading zones on a chart by using the current day’s High (DH) and Low (DL) as reference points. It creates three distinct market zones:
Bullish Zone: Near the daily high, suggesting strength.
Bearish Zone: Near the daily low, suggesting weakness.
Neutral / No-Trade Zone: Between the bullish and bearish thresholds, where price movement is less directional.
These zones are highlighted with color-fills for quick visual identification, and the indicator automatically resets at the start of each new trading day.
Key Features
Daily Reference Levels: Automatically fetches Day High, Day Low, and uses them to calculate intraday zones.
Configurable Zone Depth: Traders can set the percentage distance from High/Low to define bullish and bearish zones.
Conditional Zone Coloring: Option to highlight zones only when price is actively trading inside them.
Dynamic Updates: Zone coloring adjusts in real time as the day progresses.
Customizable Appearance: Line thickness and zone colors can be adjusted to match chart preferences.
Inputs
Parameter Type Default Description
Level Thickness Integer 1 Thickness of all plotted levels (1–10).
(DH-DL)% below Day High Float 25 Distance from daily high (as % of DH–DL range) to define bullish threshold.
(DH-DL)% above Day Low Float 25 Distance from daily low (as % of DH–DL range) to define bearish threshold.
Plot Zone Colors (Conditional)? Boolean true If enabled, zones are colored only when price trades inside them. Otherwise, they remain visible regardless of price position.
Bullish Zone Color Color Teal (90% transparent) Fill color for bullish zone.
Neutral Zone Color Color Blue (90% transparent) Fill color for neutral/no-trade zone.
Bearish Zone Color Color Maroon (90% transparent) Fill color for bearish zone.
Core Calculations
Zones:
Bullish Zone = between DH and LTL
Bearish Zone = between DL and STL
Neutral Zone = between LTL and STL
Reset Behavior: At the start of each new daily session, old lines are deleted and fresh ones are drawn.
Usage Example
A trader sets:
(DH–DL)% below High = 20%
(DH–DL)% above Low = 20%
If today’s DH = 1000 and DL = 900 (Range = 100):
Bullish threshold = 1000 – (100 × 20%) = 980
Bearish threshold = 900 + (100 × 20%) = 920
Zones:
Bullish Zone: 980 → 1000
Neutral Zone: 920 → 980
Bearish Zone: 900 → 920
This creates clear trade zones for scalpers or intraday directional traders.
Practical Application
Trend Confirmation: If price sustains in the bullish zone, bias stays long.
Weakness Detection: Price falling into the bearish zone signals short opportunities.
Neutral Play: Avoid trades or expect sideways action inside the neutral zone.
Limitations
Works on instruments with clear daily highs/lows (equities, futures, FX).
May repaint levels intraday until the daily high/low is confirmed.
Zones depend on daily volatility—very narrow ranges may cause zones to overlap.
Globex Trap w/ percentage [SLICKRICK]Globex Trap w/ Percentage
Overview
The Globex Trap w/ Percentage indicator is a powerful tool designed to help traders identify high-probability trading opportunities by analyzing price action during the Globex (overnight) session and regular trading hours. By combining Globex session ranges with Supply & Demand zones, this indicator highlights potential "trap" areas where significant price reactions may occur. Additionally, it calculates the Globex session range as a percentage of the daily Average True Range (ATR), providing valuable context for assessing market volatility.
This indicator is ideal for traders in futures markets or other instruments traded during Globex sessions, offering a visual and analytical edge for spotting key price levels and potential reversals or breakouts.
Key Features
Globex Session Tracking:
Visualizes the high and low of the Globex session (default: 3:00 PM to 6:30 AM PST) with customizable time settings.
Displays a semi-transparent box to mark the Globex range, with labels for "Globex High" and "Globex Low."
Calculates the Globex range as a percentage of the daily ATR, displayed as a label for quick reference.
Supply & Demand Zones:
Identifies Supply & Demand zones during regular trading hours (default: 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PST) with customizable time settings.
Draws semi-transparent boxes to highlight these zones, aiding in the identification of key support and resistance areas.
Trap Area Identification:
Highlights potential trap zones where Globex ranges and Supply & Demand zones overlap, indicating areas where price may reverse or consolidate due to trapped traders.
Customizable Settings:
Adjust Globex and Supply & Demand session times to suit your trading preferences.
Toggle visibility of Globex and Supply & Demand zones independently.
Customize box colors for better chart readability.
Set the lookback period (default: 10 days) to control how many historical zones are displayed.
Configure the ATR length (default: 14) for the percentage calculation.
PST Timezone Default:
All times are based on Pacific Standard Time (PST) by default, ensuring accurate session tracking for users in this timezone or those aligning with U.S. West Coast market hours.
Recommended Usage
Timeframes: Best used on 1-hour charts or lower (e.g., 15-minute, 5-minute) for precise entry and exit points.
Markets: Optimized for futures (e.g., ES, NQ, CL) and other instruments traded during Globex sessions.
Historical Data: Ensure at least 10 days of historical data for optimal visualization of zones.
Strategy Integration: Use the indicator to identify potential reversals or breakouts at Globex highs/lows or Supply & Demand zones. The ATR percentage provides context for whether the Globex range is significant relative to typical daily volatility.
How It Works
Globex Session:
Tracks the high and low prices during the user-defined Globex session (default: 3:00 PM to 6:30 AM PST).
When the session ends, a box is drawn from the start to the end of the session, capturing the high and low prices.
Labels are placed at the midpoint of the session, showing "Globex High," "Globex Low," and the range as a percentage of the daily ATR (e.g., "75.23% of Daily ATR").
Supply & Demand Zones:
Tracks the high and low prices during the user-defined regular trading hours (default: 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PST).
Draws a box to mark these zones, which often act as key support or resistance levels.
ATR Percentage:
Calculates the Globex range (high minus low) and divides it by the daily ATR to express it as a percentage.
This metric helps traders gauge whether the overnight price movement is significant compared to the instrument’s typical volatility.
Time Handling:
Uses PST (UTC-8) for all time calculations, ensuring accurate session timing for users aligning with this timezone.
Properly handles overnight sessions that cross midnight, ensuring seamless tracking.
Input Settings
Globex Session Settings:
Show Globex Session: Enable/disable Globex session visualization (default: true).
Globex Start/End Time: Set the start and end times for the Globex session (default: 3:00 PM to 6:30 AM PST).
Globex Box Color: Customize the color of the Globex session box (default: semi-transparent gray).
Supply & Demand Zone Settings:
Show Supply & Demand Zone: Enable/disable zone visualization (default: true).
Zone Start/End Time: Set the start and end times for Supply & Demand zones (default: 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PST).
Zone Box Color: Customize the color of the zone box (default: semi-transparent aqua).
General Settings:
Days to Look Back: Number of historical days to display zones (default: 10).
ATR Length: Period for calculating the daily ATR (default: 14).
Notes
All times are in Pacific Standard Time (PST). Adjust the start and end times if your market operates in a different timezone or if you prefer different session windows.
The indicator is optimized for instruments with active Globex sessions, such as futures. Results may vary for non-24/5 markets.
A typo in the label "Globe Low" (should be "Globex Low") will be corrected in future updates.
Ensure your TradingView chart is set to display sufficient historical data to view the full lookback period.
Why Use This Indicator?
The Globex Trap w/ Percentage indicator provides a unique combination of session-based range analysis, Supply & Demand zone identification, and volatility context via the ATR percentage. Whether you’re a day trader, swing trader, or scalper, this tool helps you:
Pinpoint key price levels where institutional traders may act.
Assess the significance of overnight price movements relative to daily volatility.
Identify potential trap zones for high-probability setups.
Customize the indicator to fit your trading style and market preferences.
Strat Failed 2-Up/2-Down Scanner v2**Strat Failed 2-Up/2-Down Scanner**
The Strat Failed 2-Up/2-Down Scanner is designed for traders using The Strat methodology, developed by Rob Smith, to identify key reversal patterns in any market and timeframe. This indicator detects two specific candlestick patterns: Failed 2-Up (bearish) and Failed 2-Down (bullish), which signal potential reversals when a directional move fails to follow through.
**What It Does**
- **Failed 2-Up**: Identifies a bearish candle where the low and high are higher than the previous candle’s low and high, but the close is below the open, indicating a failed attempt to continue an uptrend. These are marked with a red candlestick, a red downward triangle above the bar, and a table entry.
- **Failed 2-Down**: Identifies a bullish candle where the high and low are lower than the previous candle’s high and low, but the close is above the open, signaling a failed downtrend. These are marked with a green candlestick, a green upward triangle below the bar, and a table entry.
- A table in the top-right corner displays the signal type ("Failed 2-Up" or "Failed 2-Down") and the ticker symbol for quick reference.
- Alerts are provided for both patterns, making the indicator compatible with TradingView’s screener for automated scanning.
**How It Works**
The indicator analyzes each candlestick’s high, low, and close relative to the previous candle:
- Failed 2-Up: `low > low `, `high > high `, `close < open`.
- Failed 2-Down: `high < high `, `low < low `, `close > open`.
When these conditions are met, the indicator applies visual markers (colored bars and triangles) and updates the signal table. Alert conditions trigger notifications for integration with TradingView’s alert system.
**How to Use**
1. Apply the indicator to any chart (stocks, forex, crypto, etc.) on any timeframe (e.g., 1-minute, hourly, daily).
2. Monitor the chart for red (Failed 2-Up) or green (Failed 2-Down) candlesticks with corresponding triangles.
3. Check the top-right table for the latest signal and ticker.
4. Set alerts by selecting “Failed 2-Up Detected” or “Failed 2-Down Detected” in TradingView’s alert menu to receive notifications (e.g., via email or app).
5. Use the signals to identify potential reversal setups in conjunction with other Strat-based analysis, such as swing levels or time-based strategies.
**Originality**
Unlike other Strat indicators that may focus on swing levels or complex candlestick combinations, this scanner specifically targets Failed 2-Up and Failed 2-Down patterns with clear, minimalist visualizations (bars, triangles, table) and robust alert functionality. Its simplicity makes it accessible for both novice and experienced traders using The Strat methodology.
**Ideal For**
Day traders, swing traders, and scalpers looking to capitalize on reversal signals in trending or ranging markets. The indicator is versatile for any asset class and timeframe, enhancing trade decision-making with The Strat’s pattern-based approach.
MaxAlgo - HTF Bias TableHTF Bias Tracker
Overview
The HTF Bias Tracker is a custom indicator designed to help traders monitor higher time frame (HTF) market biases while trading on lower time frames. It provides a clear visual table displaying the bias (bullish, bearish, mixed, or neutral) based on whether the current HTF candle has broken the high or low of the previous HTF candle. Additionally, it shows the current candle's condition (bullish or bearish based on close relative to open). This tool is particularly useful for multi-timeframe analysis, allowing traders to align lower time frame entries with higher time frame trends without switching charts.
The indicator does not generate buy/sell signals but offers contextual bias information to inform trading decisions. It is built for flexibility, supporting up to 5 customizable time frames (default: 1H, 4H, Daily, Weekly, Monthly) and can be used on any chart time frame.
How It Works
For each selected higher time frame (HTF):
Bias Calculation (H/L Break Column):
The indicator checks if the current HTF candle's high has exceeded the previous HTF candle's high (bullish break) or if the low has fallen below the previous HTF candle's low (bearish break).
Bullish: Current high > previous high (no low break).
Bearish: Current low < previous low (no high break).
Mixed: Both high and low breaks occur.
Neutral: No breaks yet. In this case, the text is colored based on the last completed break from the prior candle (green for bullish, red for bearish, orange for mixed) to maintain context.
Candle Condition (Candle Column):
Determines if the current HTF candle is bullish (close > open) or bearish (close <= open).
The results are displayed in a table with arrows (↑ for bullish, ↓ for bearish, ↔ for mixed) and color-coded text for quick readability.
The bias updates in real-time as the HTF candle develops, but final confirmation occurs at the HTF candle close.
This logic is rooted in price action principles: breaking a previous candle's extreme often indicates momentum. For example, historical data across various markets shows that when a candle takes the low of the previous candle, there's approximately a 70% probability it closes bearish (and vice versa for highs closing bullish). This can help gauge the likelihood of trend continuation, but results vary by asset, time frame, and market conditions—always backtest for your setup.
Features
Customizable Time Frames: Select up to 5 HTFs via inputs (e.g., "60" for 1H, "D" for Daily). Leave blank to disable.
Table Display: A compact table shows TF, H/L Break bias, and Candle condition. Includes headers for clarity.
Visual Enhancements: Color-coded text (green for bullish, red for bearish, orange for mixed, gray for neutral without prior bias). Arrows provide at-a-glance direction.
User Options:
Table Background Color: Adjust transparency and color for better visibility.
Table Position: Choose from 9 positions (e.g., Bottom Right default).
Border Width (Padding): Increase for more spacing around the table (min 0).
No Overlays: The indicator appears as a non-overlay pane, keeping your chart clean.
Supports all symbols and time frames, but best on lower TFs (e.g., 1m-15m) for monitoring HTFs.
How to Use It
Add to Chart: Search for "HTF Bias Tracker" in TradingView's indicator library and add it to your chart.
Configure Inputs: Set your desired HTFs, position, and colors.
Interpret the Table:
Look for alignment across multiple HTFs (e.g., multiple "Bullish ↑" biases suggest upward momentum).
Use the H/L Break as a directional filter: Enter long trades only when HTF bias is bullish or neutral with a prior bull break.
Combine with Candle Condition for confirmation: A bearish bias with a bearish candle might signal short opportunities.
Trading Example:
On a 1m chart, if the 1H bias shows "Bearish ↓" (low of previous 1H broken), there's ~70% chance the 1H closes lower. Wait for lower TF pullbacks to enter shorts, aligning with the HTF downtrend.
For scalping: If Daily is "Bullish ↑" but 4H is "Neutral ↓" (prior bear break), consider fading minor pullbacks but avoid counter-trend trades.
Risk Management: Always use stop-losses based on recent highs/lows and position size appropriately. This indicator aids bias assessment but should be combined with other tools like support/resistance or oscillators.
Strategy Ideas:
Trend Alignment: Trade in the direction of the majority HTF biases.
Breakout Confirmation: When a break occurs, monitor for volume or price action confirmation on your trading TF.
Reversion Plays: In ranging markets, a "Mixed ↔" bias might signal indecision—avoid trades until resolution.
Backtest the probability edge (e.g., via Pine Script strategies) to quantify performance in your markets.
Limitations and Disclaimer
The ~70% probability mentioned is a general observation from historical price action studies (e.g., across forex and indices); it is not a guarantee and should be verified with your own data. No backtesting results are provided here—users are encouraged to test independently.
The indicator relies on request.security() for HTF data, which may have minor delays in real-time.
This is not financial advice. Trading involves risk, and past performance does not predict future results. Use at your own discretion and consult a professional advisor if needed.
Transfer Function Filter [theUltimator5]The Transfer Function Filter is an engineering style approach to transform the price action on a chart into a frequency, then filter out unwanted signals using Butterworth-style filter approach.
This indicator allows you to analyze market structure by isolating or removing different frequency components of price movement—similar to how engineers filter signals in control systems and electrical circuits.
🔎 Features
Four Filter Types
1) Low Pass Filter – Smooths price data, highlighting long-term trends while filtering out short-term noise. This filter acts similar to an EMA, removing noisy signals, resulting in a smooth curve that follows the price of the stock relative to the filter cutoff settings.
Real world application for low pass filter - Used in power supplies to provide a clean, stable power level.
2) High Pass Filter – Removes slow-moving trends to emphasize short-term volatility and rapid fluctuations. The high pass filter removes the "DC" level of the chart, removing the average price moves and only outputting volatility.
Real world application for high pass filter - Used in audio equalizers to remove low-frequency noise (like rumble) while allowing higher frequencies to pass through, improving sound clarity.
3) Band Pass Filter – Allows signals to plot only within a band of bar ranges. This filter removes the low pass "DC" level and the high pass "high frequency noise spikes" and shows a signal that is effectively a smoothed volatility curve. This acts like a moving average for volatility.
Real world application for band pass filter - Radio stations only allow certain frequency bands so you can change your radio channel by switching which frequency band your filter is set to.
4) Band Stop Filter – Suppresses specific frequency bands (cycles between two cutoffs). This filter allows through the base price moving average, but keeps the high frequency volatility spikes. It allows you to filter out specific time interval price action.
Real world application for band stop filter - If there is prominent frequency signal in the area which can cause unnecessary noise in your system, a band stop filter can cancel out just that frequency so you get everything else
Configurable Parameters
• Cutoff Periods – Define the cycle lengths (in bars) to filter. This is a bit counter-intuitive with the numbering since the higher the bar count on the low-pass filter, the lower the frequency cutoff is. The opposite holds true for the high pass filter.
• Filter Order – Adjust steepness and responsiveness (higher order = sharper filtering, but with more delay).
• Overlay Option – Display Low Pass & Band Stop outputs directly on the price chart, or in a separate pane. This is enabled by default, plotting the filters that mimic moving averages directly onto the chart.
• Source Selection – Apply filters to close, open, high, low, or custom sources.
Histograms for Comparison
• BS–LP Histogram – Shows distance between Band Stop and Low Pass filters.
• BP–HP Histogram – Highlights differences between Band Pass and High Pass filters.
Histograms give the visualization of a pseudo-MACD style indicator
Visual & Informational Aids
• Customizable colors for each filter line.
• Optional zero-line for histogram reference.
• On-chart info table summarizing active filters, cutoff settings, histograms, and filter order.
📊 Use Cases
Trend Detection – Use the Low Pass filter to smooth noise and follow underlying market direction.
Volatility & Cycle Analysis – Apply High Pass or Band Pass to capture shorter-term patterns.
Noise Suppression – Deploy Band Stop to remove specific choppy frequencies.
Momentum Insight – Watch the histograms to spot divergences and relative filter strength.
FX4M by fx4_livingFX4M Simplified by fx4_living
1. Previous Period Framework
Selectable Period: Prior Daily, Weekly, or Monthly.
Range Box: Full high-to-low span of the prior period, shaded by up/down close.
Body Box: Open-to-close section within the range box.
High/Low Lines: Horizontal lines at the previous period’s high/low.
Equilibrium Line: Midpoint between the previous high and low.
2. Intraday Opening Lines
Plots reference price lines for:
Daily Open
(00:00 New York) Midnight Open
09:30 AM Open
13:30 PM Open
Current-Hour Open; plus Weekly/Monthly Opens when Weekly/Monthly is selected.
Each line has its own color, style, and time/price label.
3. Intraday High/Low Tracking
Marks the current day’s highest and lowest prices.
“D-H” and “D-L” labels with time in tooltip.
4. Accumulation Range
Definition: First one-third of the selected reference period.
Shows full range (high-to-low) and body (open-to-close), shaded by up/down close.
After it ends, the Accumulation High/Low/EQ are drawn as horizontal lines.
Optional alerts mark the first time the Accumulation High or Low is reached.
5. Accumulation Range Deviation Levels
After the Accumulation period ends, horizontal levels are drawn at ±0.5, ±1.0, ±1.5 … ±3.5 of the Accumulation range size from its High/Low. Optional small labels show the level value.
Optional alerts mark the first time each deviation level is reached.
6. Previous Period Hit Detection
Marks the first time price reaches the prior period’s High, Low, or Equilibrium during the current period.
Optional alerts are possible.
7. Pre-Market Zone
Marks 05:00–06:59 New York time with a shaded box and dotted midline; color reflects up/down close. The midline can extend forward.
Displayed on intraday charts up to 15 minutes.
8. Status Table
Daily High (time & price)
Daily Equilibrium (current deviation % and price)
Daily Low (time & price)
MWD Institutional order flow (optional): shows Daily/Weekly/Monthly closes vs. their respective opens (directional arrows in colored cells).
Customizable Watermark (optional).
Enjoy
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Key Session Levels (KUUUMZ)
📜 Summary
Tired of manually drawing the same key levels every single trading day? The KUUMZ-Key Session Levels indicator automates this entire process, plotting the most critical intraday and previous day levels directly on your chart. This tool provides a clean, dynamic framework of potential support and resistance zones, allowing you to focus on your trading strategy, not on chart setup.
Built for day traders and scalpers of US equities, this indicator helps you instantly visualize the market's structure from the moment the session begins.
🎯 Key Levels Plotted
This indicator automatically identifies and draws horizontal lines for the following session levels:
Previous Day High (PDH) & Low (PDL): The highest and lowest points of the prior trading day, which often act as major psychological support and resistance magnets.
Pre-Market High & Low (PMH/PML): The range established during the pre-market session (4:00 - 9:30 AM ET). A breakout from this range can often signal the initial directional bias.
5-Minute Opening Range High & Low (OR5): The high and low of the first 5 minutes of the regular session (9:30 - 9:35 AM ET). A crucial level for opening range breakout (ORB) strategies.
15-Minute Opening Range High & Low (OR15): The high and low of the first 15 minutes (9:30 - 9:45 AM ET), providing a slightly broader view of the initial balance area.
📈 How to Use This Indicator
These levels are fundamental to many intraday trading strategies:
Support & Resistance: Watch how price reacts as it approaches these levels. A bounce or rejection can signal a potential reversal, while a clean break can indicate continuation.
Breakout Trading: A strong, high-volume move through one of these levels (e.g., breaking above the Pre-Market High) can be an entry signal for a breakout trade.
Market Context: Quickly gauge market sentiment. Is the price trading above or below the previous day's range? Is it trapped within the opening range? These levels provide immediate context to the current price action.
Setting Targets & Stops: Use these levels to set logical profit targets or place stop-loss orders. For example, if you go long on a breakout of the 5-min OR, the Pre-Market High or Previous Day High could be your first target.
⚙️ Features & Customization
The script is designed to be flexible and clean, allowing you to tailor it to your specific charting style.
Toggle Any Level: Enable or disable any set of levels (Previous Day, Pre-Market, etc.) to reduce clutter.
Full Style Control: Customize the Color, Width, and Style (Solid, Dotted, Dashed) for each pair of high/low lines independently.
Optional Labels: A master switch allows you to show or hide all price labels (like "PDH", "PM Low", etc.) with a single click.
Automatic & Dynamic: Levels are calculated and drawn in real-time as each session concludes and are automatically cleared and reset for the next trading day.
52SIGNAL RECIPE Smart Money Detector : CME + Exchanges=================52SIGNAL RECIPE CME-Exchange Smart Money Detector=================
◆ Overview
The 52SIGNAL RECIPE CME-Exchange Smart Money Detector is an advanced technical indicator designed to identify institutional and smart money movements by analyzing and comparing futures markets across both CME and cryptocurrency exchanges. This powerful tool detects coordinated buying and selling patterns that often precede significant price movements, giving traders an edge in anticipating market direction.
What makes this indicator unique is its cross-market verification approach. By requiring confirmation from both CME Bitcoin futures (dominated by institutional players) and crypto exchange futures (with broader market participation), it significantly reduces false signals and identifies high-probability smart money footprints that typically lead market movements.
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◆ Key Features
• Dual Market Confirmation: Simultaneously analyzes both CME Bitcoin futures and exchange futures charts to identify synchronized smart money activity
• Smart Volume Analysis: Uses advanced algorithms to separate buying and selling volume based on candle structure and price action
• Energy Wave Visualization: Displays smart money signals as intuitive energy waves with varying sizes reflecting signal strength
• Strength Rating System: Quantifies signal strength on a 0-100% scale, with multiple visualization levels (10%+, 40%+, 60%+, 80%+)
• Candlestick Pattern Integration: Incorporates bullish/bearish candle formations to enhance signal reliability
• Volume Spike Detection: Identifies abnormal volume increases that often accompany smart money positioning
• Trend Context Analysis: Evaluates signals in relation to current market trend for higher probability setups
• Dynamic Strength Calculation: Uses a multi-factor model considering volume ratio, buying/selling imbalance, candle structure, and trend alignment
• Transparent Signal Labeling: Displays precise strength percentage values with each signal for clear decision-making
• Real-time Institutional Flow Monitor: Tracks the footprints of large players across both regulated (CME) and crypto exchange markets
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◆ Understanding Signal Types
■ Buy Signal Energy Waves (Green)
• Definition: Detected when significant buying pressure appears simultaneously on both CME and exchange futures, typically on bearish candles
• Visual Appearance: Green circular waves below price bars, with size/opacity increasing with signal strength
• Market Interpretation: Indicates institutional buying interest even as price is declining, often preceding bullish reversals
• Signal Strength Factors:
▶ Higher buying volume relative to selling volume
▶ Above-average total volume
▶ Lower wicks on bearish candles
▶ Appearance at key support levels
▶ Coinciding with oversold conditions
■ Sell Signal Energy Waves (Red)
• Definition: Detected when significant selling pressure appears simultaneously on both CME and exchange futures, typically on bullish candles
• Visual Appearance: Red circular waves above price bars, with size/opacity increasing with signal strength
• Market Interpretation: Indicates institutional selling interest even as price is rising, often preceding bearish reversals
• Signal Strength Factors:
▶ Higher selling volume relative to buying volume
▶ Above-average total volume
▶ Upper wicks on bullish candles
▶ Appearance at key resistance levels
▶ Coinciding with overbought conditions
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◆ Signal Strength Understanding
■ The Four Strength Levels
• Level 1 (10-39%): Initial Detection
▶ Visual: Smallest energy wave
▶ Meaning: Early smart money positioning detected
▶ Usage: Early warning, prepare for possible setup
• Level 2 (40-59%): Moderate Strength
▶ Visual: Medium-small energy wave
▶ Meaning: Clearer institutional positioning
▶ Usage: Begin position planning, watch for confirmation
• Level 3 (60-79%): Strong Signal
▶ Visual: Medium-large energy wave
▶ Meaning: Significant smart money footprint
▶ Usage: High-probability setup forming, consider entry
• Level 4 (80-100%): Exceptional Strength
▶ Visual: Largest energy wave
▶ Meaning: Powerful institutional movement confirmed
▶ Usage: Highest probability setup, strong conviction entry point
■ Understanding Signal Strength Calculation
• Volume Component (0-50 points):
▶ Measures how current volume compares to recent average
▶ Maximum points when volume is 2x or higher than average
• Buy/Sell Ratio Component (0-50 points):
▶ Measures imbalance between buying and selling pressure
▶ Maximum points when ratio exceeds predefined multiplier threshold
• Advanced Weighting Factors:
▶ Candle Structure: Body size, wick length, and orientation
▶ Trend Alignment: Signal relationship to current trend
▶ Volume Spike: Abnormal volume increase detection
▶ Cross-Market Confirmation: Strength of signal alignment between CME and exchange
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◆ Practical Trading Applications
■ Reversal Trading Strategy
• Buy Signal Application:
▶ Setup: Strong buy energy wave (60%+) on a bearish candle
▶ Entry: After confirmation candle following the signal
▶ Stop Loss: Below recent low or 1 ATR below entry
▶ Take Profit: Previous resistance or 1:2 risk-reward minimum
▶ Enhancers: Signal occurring at support zone, oversold conditions, or trend line tests
• Sell Signal Application:
▶ Setup: Strong sell energy wave (60%+) on a bullish candle
▶ Entry: After confirmation candle following the signal
▶ Stop Loss: Above recent high or 1 ATR above entry
▶ Take Profit: Previous support or 1:2 risk-reward minimum
▶ Enhancers: Signal occurring at resistance zone, overbought conditions, or trend line tests
■ Trend Continuation Strategy
• During Uptrends:
▶ Focus on buy signals that appear during pullbacks
▶ Higher probability when signals occur at key moving averages or support levels
▶ Enter on strength when price shows signs of resuming the uptrend
• During Downtrends:
▶ Focus on sell signals that appear during relief rallies
▶ Higher probability when signals occur at key moving averages or resistance levels
▶ Enter on strength when price shows signs of resuming the downtrend
■ Multiple Timeframe Approach
• Signal Confirmation Across Timeframes:
▶ Major signals on higher timeframes (4H, daily) provide strategic direction
▶ Signals on lower timeframes (15m, 1H) offer tactical entry points
▶ Highest probability setups occur when signals align across multiple timeframes
• Signal Clustering:
▶ Multiple signals in the same price area significantly increase probability
▶ Look for areas where both buy and sell signals have appeared, indicating battleground zones
▶ The most recent signal direction often wins these battles
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◆ Technical Foundation
■ Why Cross-Market Confirmation Matters
• Institutional Participation:
▶ CME Bitcoin futures are dominated by regulated institutional investors
▶ Crypto exchange futures include both retail and institutional players
▶ When both markets show the same smart money pattern, the signal reliability increases dramatically
• Market Inefficiency Exploitation:
▶ Large players often position across multiple venues to minimize market impact
▶ This coordinated activity creates detectable footprints when analyzed correctly
▶ Cross-market confirmation helps filter out market noise and isolate true smart money movements
■ Smart Volume Calculation Methodology
• Price-Volume Relationship Analysis:
▶ Uses candle structure to estimate buying vs. selling volume
▶ Buying volume = Total volume × (Close - Low) / (High - Low)
▶ Selling volume = Total volume × (High - Close) / (High - Low)
• Signal Triggering Logic:
▶ Buy signal: When buying volume exceeds selling volume by multiplier factor
▶ Sell signal: When selling volume exceeds buying volume by multiplier factor
▶ Both conditions must be met simultaneously on CME and exchange futures
• Advanced Pattern Recognition:
▶ Evaluates candle body-to-range ratio for signal quality
▶ Analyzes wick length and position for additional confirmation
▶ Considers recent highs/lows to detect potential turning points
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◆ Indicator Settings Guide
■ Main Settings
• CME Bitcoin Futures Symbol:
▶ Default: CME:BTC1!
▶ Purpose: Sets the CME futures contract to analyze alongside current chart
• Buy/Sell Volume Multiplier:
▶ Default: 3.0
▶ Range: 1.0-10.0
▶ Purpose: Determines how much buying volume must exceed selling volume (or vice versa) to trigger a signal
▶ Higher values = fewer but stronger signals
▶ Lower values = more signals but potentially lower reliability
■ Volume Filter Settings
• Enable Volume Filter:
▶ Default: Enabled
▶ Purpose: When enabled, only considers candles with above-threshold volume
• Volume Average Period:
▶ Default: 20 candles
▶ Range: 5-200 candles
▶ Purpose: Sets the lookback period for calculating average volume
• Volume Threshold:
▶ Default: 150%
▶ Range: 10%-500%
▶ Purpose: Minimum volume percentage (of average) required for signal consideration
▶ Higher values focus on only the most significant volume spikes
■ Signal Visualization
• Show Signal Strength Value:
▶ Default: Enabled
▶ Purpose: Displays the exact percentage strength value with each signal
• Energy Wave Colors:
▶ Buy Energy Wave: Green (#00ff80)
▶ Sell Energy Wave: Red (#ff4040)
▶ Purpose: Customize the appearance of energy waves for visual preference
■ Advanced Settings
• Use Advanced Strength Calculation:
▶ Default: Enabled
▶ Purpose: When enabled, uses the full multi-factor model for signal strength
▶ When disabled, uses only basic volume and ratio factors
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◆ Synergy with Other Indicators
• Support/Resistance Levels:
▶ Smart money signals occurring at key support/resistance significantly increase reliability
▶ Particularly powerful when signals appear at tested price levels
• Moving Averages:
▶ Signals near key moving averages (50MA, 200MA) often indicate institutional interest
▶ Moving average crosses combined with smart money signals create high-probability setups
• RSI/Momentum Indicators:
▶ Buy signals in oversold conditions increase probability of successful reversal
▶ Sell signals in overbought conditions increase probability of successful reversal
• Volume Profile:
▶ Signals occurring at high volume nodes often indicate significant turning points
▶ Low volume nodes between high volume areas can act as acceleration zones after signal triggers
• Market Structure:
▶ Smart money signals that break key market structure levels (higher highs/lows or lower highs/lows) are particularly significant
▶ Can signal the early stages of trend changes when aligned with structure breaks
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◆ Conclusion
The 52SIGNAL RECIPE CME-Exchange Smart Money Detector provides traders with a powerful edge by revealing institutional positioning across both regulated futures and crypto exchange markets. By requiring synchronized signals from both venues, it cuts through market noise to identify the most reliable smart money footprints.
What sets this indicator apart is its sophisticated cross-market verification system. Rather than relying on signals from a single market, it only triggers when both CME and exchange futures display the same smart money pattern simultaneously. This approach dramatically reduces false signals and highlights truly significant institutional activity.
The intuitive energy wave visualization system makes it easy to spot signals of varying strength, while the transparent percentage rating allows for objective assessment of each opportunity. By focusing on these dual-confirmed smart money movements, traders can position themselves alongside institutional players rather than against them.
Remember that the most powerful signals typically appear at key market junctures, often before significant price movements. By incorporating this indicator into your trading approach, you gain insight into institutional positioning that can help anticipate market direction with greater confidence.
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※ Disclaimer: Like all trading tools, the CME-Exchange Smart Money Detector should be used as a supplementary indicator and not relied upon exclusively for trading decisions. Past patterns of institutional behavior may not guarantee future market movements. Always employ appropriate risk management strategies in your trading.
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◆ 개요
52SIGNAL RECIPE CME-Exchange Smart Money Detector는 CME와 암호화폐 거래소의 선물 시장을 동시에 분석하여 기관 및 스마트 머니의 움직임을 포착하는 고급 기술적 지표입니다. 이 강력한 도구는 주요 가격 움직임에 선행하는 조직적인 매수 및 매도 패턴을 감지하여 트레이더들에게 시장 방향 예측에 유리한 정보를 제공합니다.
이 지표의 독보적인 특징은 교차 시장 검증 접근법에 있습니다. CME 비트코인 선물(기관 투자자 중심)과 암호화폐 거래소 선물(광범위한 시장 참여자) 모두에서 확인을 요구함으로써, 허위 신호를 크게 줄이고 일반적으로 시장 움직임을 선도하는 고확률 스마트 머니 흔적을 식별합니다.
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◆ 주요 특징
• 듀얼 마켓 확인: CME 비트코인 선물과 거래소 선물 차트를 동시에 분석하여 동기화된 스마트 머니 활동 식별
• 스마트 볼륨 분석: 캔들 구조와 가격 행동을 기반으로 매수 및 매도 볼륨을 분리하는 고급 알고리즘 사용
• 에너지 파동 시각화: 스마트 머니 신호를 신호 강도를 반영하는 다양한 크기의 직관적인 에너지 파동으로 표시
• 강도 평가 시스템: 신호 강도를 0-100% 척도로 수치화하고 여러 시각화 레벨(10%+, 40%+, 60%+, 80%+) 제공
• 캔들스틱 패턴 통합: 신호 신뢰성을 높이기 위해 상승/하락 캔들 형성을 분석에 통합
• 볼륨 스파이크 감지: 스마트 머니 포지셔닝을 동반하는 비정상적인 볼륨 증가 식별
• 추세 맥락 분석: 현재 시장 추세와 관련하여 신호를 평가하여 높은 확률의 설정 제공
• 동적 강도 계산: 볼륨 비율, 매수/매도 불균형, 캔들 구조 및 추세 일치도를 고려하는 다중 요소 모델 사용
• 투명한 신호 라벨링: 명확한 의사 결정을 위해 각 신호와 함께 정확한 강도 백분율 값 표시
• 실시간 기관 자금 흐름 모니터: 규제된(CME) 시장과 암호화폐 거래소 시장 모두에서 대형 플레이어의 흔적 추적
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◆ 신호 유형 이해하기
■ 매수 신호 에너지 파동 (녹색)
• 정의: 일반적으로 하락 캔들에서 CME와 거래소 선물 모두에서 동시에 상당한 매수 압력이 감지될 때 발생
• 시각적 모습: 가격 바 아래에 녹색 원형 파동으로 표시되며, 신호 강도에 따라 크기/불투명도 증가
• 시장 해석: 가격이 하락하는 동안에도 기관의 매수 관심이 있음을 나타내며, 종종 상승 반전에 선행
• 신호 강도 요소:
▶ 매도 볼륨 대비 높은 매수 볼륨
▶ 평균 이상의 총 거래량
▶ 하락 캔들의 아래 꼬리
▶ 주요 지지 수준에서의 출현
▶ 과매도 조건과 일치
■ 매도 신호 에너지 파동 (적색)
• 정의: 일반적으로 상승 캔들에서 CME와 거래소 선물 모두에서 동시에 상당한 매도 압력이 감지될 때 발생
• 시각적 모습: 가격 바 위에 적색 원형 파동으로 표시되며, 신호 강도에 따라 크기/불투명도 증가
• 시장 해석: 가격이 상승하는 동안에도 기관의 매도 관심이 있음을 나타내며, 종종 하락 반전에 선행
• 신호 강도 요소:
▶ 매수 볼륨 대비 높은 매도 볼륨
▶ 평균 이상의 총 거래량
▶ 상승 캔들의 위 꼬리
▶ 주요 저항 수준에서의 출현
▶ 과매수 조건과 일치
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◆ 신호 강도 이해하기
■ 네 가지 강도 레벨
• 레벨 1 (10-39%): 초기 감지
▶ 시각적: 가장 작은 에너지 파동
▶ 의미: 초기 스마트 머니 포지셔닝 감지
▶ 활용: 초기 경고, 가능한 설정 준비
• 레벨 2 (40-59%): 중간 강도
▶ 시각적: 중간-작은 에너지 파동
▶ 의미: 더 명확한 기관 포지셔닝
▶ 활용: 포지션 계획 시작, 확인 대기
• 레벨 3 (60-79%): 강한 신호
▶ 시각적: 중간-큰 에너지 파동
▶ 의미: 중요한 스마트 머니 흔적
▶ 활용: 고확률 설정 형성, 진입 고려
• 레벨 4 (80-100%): 예외적 강도
▶ 시각적: 가장 큰 에너지 파동
▶ 의미: 강력한 기관 움직임 확인
▶ 활용: 최고 확률 설정, 강한 확신의 진입 지점
■ 신호 강도 계산 이해하기
• 볼륨 구성 요소 (0-50 포인트):
▶ 현재 볼륨이 최근 평균과 비교하여 얼마나 높은지 측정
▶ 볼륨이 평균보다 2배 이상 높을 때 최대 포인트 부여
• 매수/매도 비율 구성 요소 (0-50 포인트):
▶ 매수와 매도 압력 간의 불균형 측정
▶ 비율이 미리 정의된 배율 임계값을 초과할 때 최대 포인트 부여
• 고급 가중치 요소:
▶ 캔들 구조: 몸통 크기, 꼬리 길이 및 방향
▶ 추세 일치: 현재 추세와의 신호 관계
▶ 볼륨 스파이크: 비정상적인 볼륨 증가 감지
▶ 교차 시장 확인: CME와 거래소 간 신호 일치 강도
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◆ 실전 트레이딩 응용
■ 반전 트레이딩 전략
• 매수 신호 응용:
▶ 설정: 하락 캔들에서 강한 매수 에너지 파동(60%+)
▶ 진입: 신호 이후 확인 캔들 이후
▶ 손절: 최근 저점 아래 또는 진입점 아래 1 ATR
▶ 이익실현: 이전 저항 또는 최소 1:2 리스크-리워드
▶ 강화 요소: 지지 구역, 과매도 조건 또는 추세선 테스트에서 발생하는 신호
• 매도 신호 응용:
▶ 설정: 상승 캔들에서 강한 매도 에너지 파동(60%+)
▶ 진입: 신호 이후 확인 캔들 이후
▶ 손절: 최근 고점 위 또는 진입점 위 1 ATR
▶ 이익실현: 이전 지지 또는 최소 1:2 리스크-리워드
▶ 강화 요소: 저항 구역, 과매수 조건 또는 추세선 테스트에서 발생하는 신호
■ 추세 지속 전략
• 상승 추세 중:
▶ 조정 중에 나타나는 매수 신호에 집중
▶ 주요 이동평균선이나 지지 수준에서 신호가 발생할 때 확률이 높음
▶ 가격이 상승 추세를 재개할 징후를 보일 때 강도에 맞춰 진입
• 하락 추세 중:
▶ 일시적 반등 중에 나타나는 매도 신호에 집중
▶ 주요 이동평균선이나 저항 수준에서 신호가 발생할 때 확률이 높음
▶ 가격이 하락 추세를 재개할 징후를 보일 때 강도에 맞춰 진입
■ 다중 시간프레임 접근법
• 다양한 시간프레임에서의 신호 확인:
▶ 상위 시간프레임(4시간, 일봉)의 주요 신호는 전략적 방향 제공
▶ 하위 시간프레임(15분, 1시간)의 신호는 전술적 진입 지점 제공
▶ 여러 시간프레임에서 신호가 일치할 때 가장 높은 확률의 설정 발생
• 신호 클러스터링:
▶ 동일한 가격 영역에서 여러 신호가 발생하면 확률이 크게 증가
▶ 매수와 매도 신호가 모두 나타난 영역을 찾아 전투 구역 식별
▶ 이러한 전투에서는 대개 가장 최근의 신호 방향이 우세
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◆ 기술적 기반
■ 교차 시장 확인이 중요한 이유
• 기관 참여:
▶ CME 비트코인 선물은 규제된 기관 투자자가 주도
▶ 암호화폐 거래소 선물은 소매 및 기관 플레이어 모두 포함
▶ 두 시장이 동일한 스마트 머니 패턴을 보일 때 신호 신뢰성이 크게 증가
• 시장 비효율성 활용:
▶ 대형 플레이어들은 시장 영향을 최소화하기 위해 여러 거래소에 걸쳐 포지션을 취하는 경우가 많음
▶ 이러한 조직적인 활동은 올바르게 분석할 때 감지 가능한 흔적을 남김
▶ 교차 시장 확인은 시장 노이즈를 필터링하고 진정한 스마트 머니 움직임을 분리하는 데 도움
■ 스마트 볼륨 계산 방법론
• 가격-볼륨 관계 분석:
▶ 캔들 구조를 사용하여 매수 대 매도 볼륨 추정
▶ 매수 볼륨 = 총 볼륨 × (종가 - 저가) / (고가 - 저가)
▶ 매도 볼륨 = 총 볼륨 × (고가 - 종가) / (고가 - 저가)
• 신호 트리거 로직:
▶ 매수 신호: 매수 볼륨이 매도 볼륨을 배율 요소만큼 초과할 때
▶ 매도 신호: 매도 볼륨이 매수 볼륨을 배율 요소만큼 초과할 때
▶ 두 조건 모두 CME와 거래소 선물에서 동시에 충족되어야 함
• 고급 패턴 인식:
▶ 신호 품질을 위한 캔들 몸통-범위 비율 평가
▶ 추가 확인을 위한 꼬리 길이 및 위치 분석
▶ 잠재적 전환점을 감지하기 위해 최근 고점/저점 고려
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◆ 지표 설정 가이드
■ 주요 설정
• CME 비트코인 선물 심볼:
▶ 기본값: CME:BTC1!
▶ 목적: 현재 차트와 함께 분석할 CME 선물 계약 설정
• 매수/매도 볼륨 배율:
▶ 기본값: 3.0
▶ 범위: 1.0-10.0
▶ 목적: 신호를 트리거하기 위해 매수 볼륨이 매도 볼륨을 얼마나 초과해야 하는지(또는 그 반대) 결정
▶ 높은 값 = 적지만 더 강한 신호
▶ 낮은 값 = 더 많은 신호지만 잠재적으로 낮은 신뢰성
■ 볼륨 필터 설정
• 볼륨 필터 활성화:
▶ 기본값: 활성화됨
▶ 목적: 활성화되면 임계값 이상의 볼륨을 가진 캔들만 고려
• 볼륨 평균 기간:
▶ 기본값: 20 캔들
▶ 범위: 5-200 캔들
▶ 목적: 평균 볼륨 계산을 위한 룩백 기간 설정
• 볼륨 임계값:
▶ 기본값: 150%
▶ 범위: 10%-500%
▶ 목적: 신호 고려에 필요한 최소 볼륨 백분율(평균 대비)
▶ 높은 값은 가장 중요한 볼륨 스파이크에만 집중
■ 신호 시각화
• 신호 강도 값 표시:
▶ 기본값: 활성화됨
▶ 목적: 각 신호와 함께 정확한 백분율 강도 값 표시
• 에너지 파동 색상:
▶ 매수 에너지 파동: 녹색(#00ff80)
▶ 매도 에너지 파동: 적색(#ff4040)
▶ 목적: 시각적 선호도에 맞게 에너지 파동의 모양 사용자 정의
■ 고급 설정
• 고급 강도 계산 사용:
▶ 기본값: 활성화됨
▶ 목적: 활성화되면 신호 강도에 전체 다중 요소 모델 사용
▶ 비활성화되면 기본 볼륨 및 비율 요소만 사용
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◆ 다른 지표와의 시너지
• 지지/저항 레벨:
▶ 주요 지지/저항에서 발생하는 스마트 머니 신호는 신뢰성을 크게 높임
▶ 특히 테스트된 가격 레벨에서 신호가 나타날 때 강력함
• 이동평균선:
▶ 주요 이동평균선(50MA, 200MA) 근처의 신호는 종종 기관의 관심을 나타냄
▶ 이동평균선 교차와 스마트 머니 신호의 조합은 고확률 설정 생성
• RSI/모멘텀 지표:
▶ 과매도 조건에서의 매수 신호는 성공적인 반전 확률 증가
▶ 과매수 조건에서의 매도 신호는 성공적인 반전 확률 증가
• 볼륨 프로파일:
▶ 높은 볼륨 노드에서 발생하는 신호는 종종 중요한 전환점을 나타냄
▶ 높은 볼륨 영역 사이의 낮은 볼륨 노드는 신호 트리거 후 가속 구간으로 작용할 수 있음
• 시장 구조:
▶ 주요 시장 구조 레벨(높은 고점/저점 또는 낮은 고점/저점)을 깨는 스마트 머니 신호는 특히 중요
▶ 구조 깨짐과 일치할 때 추세 변화의 초기 단계를 알릴 수 있음
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◆ 결론
52SIGNAL RECIPE CME-Exchange Smart Money Detector는 규제된 선물 시장과 암호화폐 거래소 시장 모두에서 기관의 포지셔닝을 드러냄으로써 트레이더에게 강력한 우위를 제공합니다. 두 거래소에서 동기화된 신호를 요구함으로써, 시장 노이즈를 제거하고 가장 신뢰할 수 있는 스마트 머니 흔적을 식별합니다.
이 지표를 차별화하는 것은 정교한 교차 시장 검증 시스템입니다. 단일 시장의 신호에 의존하는 대신, CME와 거래소 선물 모두가 동시에 동일한 스마트 머니 패턴을 표시할 때만 트리거됩니다. 이 접근 방식은 허위 신호를 크게 줄이고 진정으로 중요한 기관 활동을 강조합니다.
직관적인 에너지 파동 시각화 시스템을 통해 다양한 강도의 신호를 쉽게 발견할 수 있으며, 투명한 백분율 평가를 통해 각 기회를 객관적으로 평가할 수 있습니다. 이러한 이중 확인된 스마트 머니 움직임에 집중함으로써, 트레이더는 기관 참가자들에 대항하기보다는 그들과 함께 포지션을 취할 수 있습니다.
가장 강력한 신호는 일반적으로 주요 시장 변곡점에서, 종종 중요한 가격 움직임 이전에 나타난다는 점을 기억하세요. 이 지표를 트레이딩 접근법에 통합함으로써, 시장 방향을 더 높은 확신으로 예측하는 데 도움이 되는 기관 포지셔닝에 대한 통찰력을 얻을 수 있습니다.
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※ 면책 조항: 모든 트레이딩 도구와 마찬가지로, CME-Exchange Smart Money Detector는 보조 지표로 사용되어야 하며 트레이딩 결정을 전적으로 의존해서는 안 됩니다. 과거의 기관 행동 패턴이 미래 시장 움직임을 보장하지는 않습니다. 항상 적절한 리스크 관리 전략을 트레이딩에 사용하세요.
MTF Candles [Fadi x MMT]MTF Candles
Overview
The MTF Candles indicator is a powerful tool designed for traders who want to visualize higher timeframe (HTF) candles directly on their current chart. Built with flexibility and precision in mind, this Pine Script indicator displays up to six higher timeframe candles, complete with customizable styling, sweeps, midpoints, fair value gaps (FVGs), volume imbalances, and trace lines. It’s perfect for multi-timeframe analysis, helping traders identify key levels, market structure, and potential trading opportunities with ease.
Key Features
- Multi-Timeframe Candles : Display up to six higher timeframe candles (e.g., 5m, 15m, 30m, 4H, 1D, 1W) on your chart, with configurable timeframes and visibility.
- Sweeps Detection : Identify liquidity sweeps (highs/lows) with customizable line styles, widths, and colors, plus optional alerts for confirmed bullish or bearish sweeps.
- Midpoint Lines : Plot the midpoint (average of high and low) of the previous HTF candle, with customizable color, width, and style for enhanced market analysis.
- Fair Value Gaps (FVGs) : Highlight gaps between non-adjacent candles, indicating potential areas of interest for price action.
- Volume Imbalances : Detect and display volume imbalances between adjacent candles, aiding in spotting significant price levels.
- Trace Lines : Connect HTF candle open, close, high, and low prices to their respective chart bars, with customizable styles and optional price labels.
- Custom Daily Open Times : Support for custom daily candle open times (Midnight, 8:30, or 9:30) to align with specific market sessions.
- Dynamic Labels : Show timeframe names, remaining time until the next HTF candle, and interval labels (e.g., day of the week for daily candles) with adjustable positions and sizes.
- Highly Customizable : Fine-tune candle appearance, spacing, padding, and visual elements to suit your trading style.
How It Works
The indicator renders HTF candles as boxes (bodies) and lines (wicks) on the right side of the chart, with each timeframe offset for clarity. It dynamically updates candles in real-time, tracks their highs and lows, and displays sweeps and midpoints when conditions are met. FVGs and volume imbalances are calculated based on candle relationships, and trace lines link HTF candle levels to their originating bars on the chart.
Sweep Logic
- A bearish sweep occurs when the current candle’s high exceeds the previous candle’s high, but the close is below it.
- A bullish sweep occurs when the current candle’s low falls below the previous candle’s low, but the close is above it.
- Sweeps are visualized as horizontal lines and can trigger alerts when confirmed on the next candle.
Midpoint Logic
- A midpoint line is drawn at the average of the previous HTF candle’s high and low, extending until the next HTF candle forms.
- Useful for identifying potential support/resistance or mean reversion levels.
Imbalance Detection
- FVGs : Identified when a candle’s low is above the next-but-one candle’s high (or vice versa), indicating a price gap.
- Volume Imbalances : Detected between adjacent candles where the body of one candle doesn’t overlap with the next, signaling potential liquidity zones.
Settings
Timeframe Settings
- HTF 1–6 : Enable/disable up to six higher timeframes (default: 5m, 15m, 30m, 4H, 1D, 1W) and set the maximum number of candles to display per timeframe (default: 4).
- Limit to Next HTFs : Restrict the number of active timeframes (1–6).
Styling
- Body, Border, Wick Colors : Customize bull and bear candle colors (default: light gray for bulls, dark gray for bears).
- Candle Width : Adjust the width of HTF candles (1–4).
- Padding and Spacing : Set the offset from the current price action and spacing between candles and timeframes.
Label Settings
- HTF Label : Show/hide timeframe labels (e.g., "15m", "4H") at the top/bottom of candle sets.
- Remaining Time : Display the countdown to the next HTF candle.
Interval Value: Show day of the week for daily candles or time for intraday candles.
- Label Position/Alignment : Choose to display labels at the top, bottom, or both, and align them with the highest/lowest candles or follow individual candle sets.
Imbalance Settings
- Fair Value Gap : Enable/disable FVGs with customizable color (default: semi-transparent gray).
- Volume Imbalance : Enable/disable volume imbalances with customizable color (default: semi-transparent red).
Trace Settings
- Trace Lines : Enable/disable lines connecting HTF candle levels to their chart bars, with customizable colors, styles (solid, dashed, dotted), and sizes.
- Price Labels : Show price levels for open, close, high, and low trace lines.
- Anchor : Choose whether trace lines anchor to the first or last enabled timeframe.
Sweep Settings
- Show Sweeps : Enable/disable sweep detection and visualization.
- Sweep Line : Customize color, width, and style (solid, dashed, dotted).
- Sweep Alert : Enable alerts for confirmed sweeps.
Midpoint Settings
- Show Midpoint : Enable/disable midpoint lines.
- Midpoint Line : Customize color (default: orange), width, and style (solid, dashed, dotted).
Custom Daily Open
Custom Daily Candle Open : Choose between Midnight, 8:30, or 9:30 (America/New_York) for daily candle opens.
Usage
- Add the indicator to your TradingView chart.
- Configure the desired higher timeframes (HTF 1–6) and enable/disable features via the settings panel.
- Adjust styling, labels, and spacing to match your chart preferences.
Use sweeps, midpoints, FVGs, and volume imbalances to identify key levels for trading decisions.
- Enable sweep alerts to receive notifications for confirmed liquidity sweeps.
Notes
Performance: The indicator is optimized for up to 500 boxes, lines, and labels, with a maximum of 5000 bars back. Can be slow at a time
Time Zone: Custom daily opens use the America/New_York time zone for consistency with major financial markets.
Compatibility: Ensure selected HTFs are valid (higher than the chart’s timeframe and divisible by it for intraday periods).
Gabriel's Andean Oscillator📈 Gabriel's Andean Oscillator — Enhanced Trend-Momentum Hybrid
Gabriel's Andean Oscillator is a sophisticated trend-momentum indicator inspired by Alex Grover’s original Andean Oscillator concept. This enhanced version integrates multiple envelope types, smoothing options, and the ability to track volatility from both open/close and high/low dynamics—making it more responsive, adaptable, and visually intuitive.
🔍 What It Does
This oscillator measures bullish and bearish "energy" by calculating variance envelopes around price. Instead of traditional momentum formulas, it builds two exponential variance envelopes—one capturing the downside (bullish potential) and the other capturing the upside (bearish pressure). The result is a smoothed oscillator that reflects internal market tension and potential breakouts.
⚙️ Key Features
📐 Envelope Types:
Choose between:
"Regular" – Uses single EMA-based smoothing on open/close variance. Ideal for shorter timeframes.
"Double Smoothed" – Adds an extra layer of smoothing for noise reduction. Ideal for longer timeframes.
📊 Bullish & Bearish Components:
Bull = Measures potential upside using price lows (or open/close).
Bear = Measures downside pressure using highs (or open/close).
These can optionally be derived from high/low or open/close for flexible interpretation.
📏 Signal Line:
A customizable EMA of the dominant component to confirm momentum direction.
📉 Break Zone Area Plot:
An optional filled area showing when bull > bear or vice versa, useful for detecting expansion/contraction phases.
🟢 High/Low Overlay Option (Use Highs and Lows?):
Visualize secondary components derived from high/low prices to compare against the open/close dynamics and highlight volatility asymmetry.
🧠 How to Use It
Trend Confirmation:
When bull > bear and rising above signal → bullish bias.
When bear > bull and rising above signal → bearish bias.
Breakout Potential:
Watch the Break area plot (√(bull - bear)) for rapid expansion, signaling volatility bursts or directional moves.
High/Low Envelope Divergence:
Enabling the high/low comparison reveals hidden strength or weakness not visible in open/close alone.
🛠 Customizable Inputs
Envelope Type: Regular vs. Double Smoothed
EMA Envelope Lengths: For both regular and smoothed logic
Signal Length: Controls EMA smoothing for the signal
Use Highs and Lows?: Toggles second set of envelopes; the original doesn't include highs and lows.
Plot Breaks: Enables the filled “break” zone area, the squared difference between Open and Close.
🧪 Based On:
Andean Oscillator - Alpaca Markets
Licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0
Developed by Gabriel, based on the work of Alex Grover
Rapid HTF Price Action DashboardRapid HTF Price Action Dashboard V2.0
Overview
Stop the constant switching between timeframes. The Rapid HTF Price Action Dashboard is an all-in-one analysis suite designed to give you a crystal-clear view of the market's true intent by projecting critical higher-timeframe (HTF) data directly onto your trading chart.
This tool is more than just a pattern indicator; it's a complete dashboard that provides institutional-grade insights into price action. It helps you anticipate market moves by showing you where liquidity lies and how the bigger players are positioning themselves, all from the comfort of your lower-timeframe chart.
Key Features
Multi-Timeframe Dashboard: A clean, intuitive panel on the right of your chart displays the last two closed higher-timeframe candles (Candle A & B) and the live, developing one (Candle C).
Projected HTF Levels: Automatically draws and projects the previous HTF candle's high and low across your chart, acting as critical dynamic support and resistance levels.
Advanced Pattern Recognition: Identifies seven high-conviction candlestick patterns based on our proprietary filtering system, designed to eliminate noise and pinpoint only the most potent signals.
The Logic: Why Our Signals Are More Accurate
This indicator goes far beyond textbook definitions. We don't just look for shapes; we look for the story behind the price action. Each pattern is filtered through a rigorous set of conditions to ensure it represents true market conviction.
Hammers & Inverted Hammers: The Liquidity Grab
Classic Hammer/IH patterns are often misleading. Ours are different. We identify them as true liquidity grab signals, a core concept used in ICT (Inner Circle Trader) methodologies.
A Hammer (H) is only valid if its low wick has pierced below the low of the previous candle (low < low ). This signifies a "stop hunt" where liquidity was absorbed below a key level before buyers aggressively pushed the price up.
An Inverted Hammer (IH) is only valid if its high wick has pierced above the high of the previous candle (high > high ). This shows liquidity was taken above a prior high before sellers took control and suppressed the price.
Harami: Filtering for Conviction
A classic Harami (an inside bar) can often just be a weak doji, signaling indecision. We filter this noise out.
Our Harami signal (BeH, BuH) requires the inside candle to have a meaningful body (defaulting to 30% of its own range, but fully customizable).
Furthermore, we have enhanced the logic to ensure the body of the inside candle is strictly contained within the body of the previous candle, making it a more precise and reliable signal of consolidation before a potential expansion.
Power Engulfing: A Signal of Overwhelming Force
We don't flag just any engulfing candle. We look for true displacement and momentum.
Our Power Engulfing pattern (BE, BuE) requires the body of the current candle to completely engulf the body of the previous candle.
Crucially, it must also close decisively beyond the entire range (including the wick) of the previous candle. A Bullish Engulfing must close above the previous high, and a Bearish Engulfing must close below the previous low. This confirms overwhelming force has entered the market and a reversal is highly probable.
How to Use the Dashboard
Set Your Reference Timeframe (refTF): Choose the higher timeframe you want to analyze (e.g., "240" for 4-Hour).
Identify the Narrative: Use the projected High/Low lines as your key support and resistance zones. A primary strategy is to wait for price to interact with these levels.
Anticipate the Draw on Liquidity: Watch as price approaches the previous HTF high or low. The dashboard helps you predict the market's next move. For example, if price is trading below the previous HTF low, you can anticipate a potential sweep of that level.
Confirm with a Signal: When a signal like a Hammer (H) appears on the dashboard after sweeping the previous low, it provides high-conviction confirmation that liquidity has been taken and price is ready to reverse.
True Market Structure [Advanced Liquidity Hunter] v1True Market Structure v1
📌 Table of Contents
1. Introduction
2. Core Concepts
3. Indicator Components
4. Configuration
5. Signal Interpretation
6. Trading Strategies
7. Risk Management
8. FAQ
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🎯 Introduction
What is True Market Structure?
True Market Structure is an advanced technical analysis indicator that reveals hidden market mechanisms. Based on Smart Money Concepts (SMC) and ICT (Inner Circle Trader) methodology, it identifies where large financial institutions hunt retail traders' stop losses.
Who is this indicator for?
• ✅ Beginners - Intuitive visualizations and clear signals
• ✅ Intermediate - Deeper market structure analysis
• ✅ Advanced - Full parameter control and advanced strategies
Key Benefits
• 🔍 Sees the invisible - Hidden liquidity levels
• 🎯 Precise signals - Based on real data
• ⚡ Real-time - Instant analysis
• 🛡️ Capital protection - Warns against traps
💡 Pro Tip: Start with 15M timeframe! That's where most action happens - stop hunts every few candles, retail traps, liquidity battles. It's the best "microscope" to understand how the market really works.
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📚 Core Concepts
Smart Money vs Retail Money
Smart Money:
• Banks, hedge funds, large institutions
• Create market moves, don't follow them
• Exploit retail predictability
Retail Money:
• Individual traders
• Often act emotionally
• Place stop losses at predictable levels
Liquidity
Liquidity refers to areas where many orders are waiting:
• Stop losses above highs (shorts)
• Stop losses below lows (longs)
• Orders at round numbers
Key principle: Smart Money needs liquidity to enter/exit large positions. That's why they "hunt" stop losses first, then make the real move.
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🔧 Indicator Components
1. 💧 Liquidity Pools
What is it?
• Price levels tested multiple times
• Stop loss accumulation areas
• Displayed as blue horizontal lines
How to read?
• LIQ HIGH x15 = Level tested 15 times from above
• LIQ LOW x8 = Level tested 8 times from below
• Higher number = stronger zone
Significance:
• Price magnet
• High probability of reaction
• Smart Money target
2. 🎣 Stop Hunts
What is it?
• Candles with long wicks
• Brief penetrations of important levels
• Marked with purple labels
Types:
• STOP HUNT ⬆ - Upward hunt (shorts' stop losses)
• STOP HUNT ⬇ - Downward hunt (longs' stop losses)
Characteristics:
• Long wick (minimum 2x larger than body)
• Wick must also be larger than 0.5 ATR (default)
• Breaks recent high/low from lookback period
• Quick price return
3. 🪤 Trapped Traders
What is it?
• Areas where retail got trapped
• Failed breakouts that didn't hold
• Colored rectangles on chart
Trap types:
• 🔴 TRAPPED LONGS - Buyers caught at top
• 🟢 TRAPPED SHORTS - Sellers caught at bottom
Mechanism:
1. Important level break
2. Retail enters breakout direction
3. Price returns leaving them at loss
4. Stop losses get activated
4. 🎪 Inducement Levels
What is it?
• "Too obvious" support/resistance
• Levels respected minimum 3 times
• Orange dashed lines
Why is it a trap?
• Look like perfect trading spots
• Attract retail traders' attention
• Smart Money uses them to collect liquidity
Example:
• 100,000 level on BTC - round number
• 3 bounces = "strong support"
• Retail buys, Smart Money sells to them
5. ⏰ Kill Zones
What is it?
• Highest Smart Money activity periods
• Red background on chart
• Maximum manipulation time
Default Kill Zones:
• 🌆 London Open (08:00-09:00 UTC)
• 🏙️ NY Open (13:00-14:00 UTC)
• 🌃 Midnight (00:00-01:00 UTC)
Trading Sessions (chart background):
• 🌏 Asian (00:00-08:00 UTC) - Gray background
• 🇬🇧 London (08:00-16:00 UTC) - Blue background
• 🇺🇸 New York (13:00-21:00 UTC) - Orange background
Note: London and New York sessions overlap (13:00-16:00 UTC) - this is the highest liquidity period!
6. 🎯 Smart Money Signals
What is it?
• Potential institutional entry points
• Large labels with 🎯 emoji
• Appear after stop hunts
Conditions:
1. Stop hunt in one direction
2. High volume (2x average)
3. In Kill Zone
4. Direction reversal
7. 📊 Market Analysis Table
The table displays 9 rows with key information:
1. Session - Current trading session (ASIA/LONDON/NEW YORK/CLOSED)
2. Kill Zone - Zone status (🔴 ACTIVE / ✅ SAFE)
3. Liquidity Pools - Number of liquidity zones found
4. Inducement Levels - Number of bait levels
5. Traps (50 bars) - Number of traps in last 50 bars
6. Market Bias - Market direction:
o BULLISH 📈 (close > SMA50 and EMA21)
o BEARISH 📉 (close < SMA50 and EMA21)
o NEUTRAL ➡️ (other cases)
7. Volume - Volume status:
o 🔥 EXTREME (>2x average)
o ⬆️ HIGH (>1.5x average)
o NORMAL (>average)
o ⬇️ LOW (3 traps)
o ⚠️ CHOPPY (>5 traps)
o 👀 WATCH LIQUIDITY (>3 liquidity zones)
o ✓ NORMAL (other)
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⚙️ Configuration
Step 1: Basic Configuration
Where to find settings:
• Method 1: Click the ⚙️ (gear) icon next to indicator name on chart
• Method 2: Double-click any indicator line/label
• Method 3: Right-click → "Settings" on indicator name
🌍 Timezone Setting
UTC Offset: Your timezone
Examples:
- London: 0 (winter) or +1 (summer)
- New York: -5 (winter) or -4 (summer)
- Tokyo: +9
🎚️ Sensitivity Adjustment
For beginners - Default settings:
• Lookback Period: 30
• Detection Sensitivity: 0.3
• Min. Touches: 2
For different timeframes:
• 15M: Sensitivity 0.2-0.3, Lookback 20-30
• 1H: Sensitivity 0.3-0.4, Lookback 30-40
• 4H: Sensitivity 0.4-0.5, Lookback 40-50
For different instruments:
• Forex Majors (EUR/USD): Sensitivity 0.1-0.2
• Indices (S&P500;): Sensitivity 0.2-0.4
• Crypto (BTC): Sensitivity 0.4-0.8
• Stocks: Sensitivity 0.3-0.5
Step 2: Advanced Configuration
🔧 Liquidity Zones Parameters
• Min. Touches (1-5): Less = more signals
• Lookback (20-200): More = further levels
• Max Zones (1-10): Display quantity control
🎣 Stop Hunt Parameters
• Wick/Body Ratio (1-5): Lower = more signals
• Min. Wick Size (0.1-2 ATR): Filters small wicks
🎯 Smart Money Analysis
• Require Kill Zone: Enable for fewer signals
• Volume Multiplier: Higher = only big moves
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📖 Signal Interpretation
Note: Most examples are shown on 15M timeframe, because that's where you can best see all market manipulations in action!
Signal Importance Hierarchy
1. 🎯 Smart Money Signal - Strongest signal
2. 🪤 Trapped Traders - High reliability
3. 🎣 Stop Hunt - Medium reliability
4. 💧 Liquidity Touch - Needs confirmation
Interpretation Examples
Scenario 1: "Liquidity Grab"
You see: LIQ HIGH x20 at 100,000
+ Stop Hunt ⬆
+ Volume spike
= Likely decline
Scenario 2: "Trap and Reverse"
You see: TRAPPED LONGS
+ Kill Zone Active
+ SM SHORT 🎯
= Strong short signal
Scenario 3: "Inducement Break"
You see: Inducement Level break
+ No volume
+ Status: NORMAL
= Likely trap, wait
Colors and Their Meaning
• 🔵 Blue - Liquidity (neutral)
• 🟠 Orange - Caution, possible trap
• 🔴 Red - Negative signal / long trap
• 🟢 Green - Positive signal / short trap
• 🟣 Purple - Stop hunt (neutral, wait for reaction)
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💡 Trading Strategies
Strategy 1: "Liquidity Sweep" (For Beginners)
Assumptions:
• Trade only with trend
• Wait for liquidity collection
• Enter on return
Best timeframe for learning: 15M - you'll see all manipulation stages in real-time!
Steps:
1. Identify trend (Market Bias in table)
2. Find nearest liquidity zone aligned with trend
3. Wait for price to touch and bounce
4. Enter after confirming candle
5. Stop loss beyond liquidity zone
6. Take profit at next zone
Example:
• Trend: BULLISH
• Liquidity at 100,000 (support)
• Price drops to 99,950 (stop hunt)
• Returns above 100,000
• LONG with SL 99,900, TP 101,000
Strategy 2: "Kill Zone Hunter" (Intermediate)
Assumptions:
• Trade only in Kill Zones
• Exploit stop hunts
• Aggressive entries
Ideal timeframe: 15M - in Kill Zones on 15M you'll see exactly every Smart Money move!
Steps:
1. Wait for Kill Zone (red background)
2. Watch first 15-30 minutes
3. Look for stop hunt
4. Enter immediately after stop hunt
5. Tight stop loss (0.5 ATR)
6. Scale position with profit
Tips:
• London Open - often stop hunt down, then rise
• NY Open - often tests Asian High/Low
• Midnight - position resets, false moves
Strategy 3: "Smart Money Follow" (Advanced)
Assumptions:
• Ignore minor signals
• Wait only for SM signals
• Larger positions, fewer trades
Steps:
1. Status must show HIGH RISK or WATCH LIQUIDITY
2. Wait for stop hunt series (minimum 2)
3. Watch Trapped Traders
4. Enter only on SM signal 🎯
5. Stop loss beyond last extreme
6. Hold position until opposite SM signal
Position Management:
• 1/3 position at signal
• 1/3 after direction confirmation
• 1/3 after breaking last high/low
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🛡️ Risk Management
Basic Rules
1. Never place stop loss at obvious level
o Add 5-10 pips buffer
o Avoid round numbers
o Check where Liquidity Pools are
2. Reduce position in Kill Zones
o 50% of normal size
o Or wait until they end
3. Avoid trading at HIGH RISK status
o Unless experienced
o Then reverse logic - look for traps
Stop Loss - Where to Place?
❌ Bad places:
• Exactly below/above candle
• At Inducement Levels
• At round numbers
• Where Liquidity Pools visible
✅ Good places:
• Beyond last stop hunt
• Behind Trapped Traders zone
• Minimum 1.5 ATR from entry
• Where SM would lose significantly
Position Sizing
Safe position formula:
Risk per trade = 1-2% of capital
Position size = Risk / (Stop Loss in pips × Pip value)
Modifiers:
• Kill Zone active: × 0.5
• After SM signal: × 1.5
• HIGH RISK status: × 0.3
• With trend: × 1.2
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❓ FAQ
General Questions
Q: Indicator shows nothing, what to do? A: Check in settings:
1. Reduce "Min. Touches" to 1
2. Increase "Detection Sensitivity"
3. Enable "Debug Mode" to see statistics
4. Ensure proper timeframe (15M+)
5. On 15M sometimes wait a few candles for first signal
Tip for 15M: If you don't see signals on 15M, enable Debug Mode. If it shows Liq=0, reduce "Min. Touches" to 1 and increase "Liquidity Lookback" to 100.
Q: Too many signals, I'm lost A:
1. Increase requirements (min. touches, respects)
2. Disable some components
3. Trade only strongest signals (SM 🎯)
Q: Which timeframe is best? A:
• 15M - PERFECT FOR LEARNING! Many signals, shows all manipulations, great for beginners
• 30M - Good balance, less noise than 15M
• 1H - Medium-term trading, clear setups
• 4H - Fewer signals but bigger moves, for patient traders
• 1D - Only major levels, position trading
💡 For beginners: Start with 15M! That's where you'll see how the market really works - stop hunts, traps, false breakouts. Only after understanding the mechanics, move to higher timeframes.
Technical Questions
Q: What does "x15" mean at LIQ? A: Number of level touches. Higher = stronger level.
Q: Why are Kill Zones red? A: High risk periods - most manipulation.
Q: What does Debug Mode show? A: When "Show Debug Info" is enabled, a label appears above the last candle with:
• Liq=X - number of Liquidity Pools found
• Ind=X - number of Inducement Levels found
• HighLvl=X - number of highs stored in memory
• LowLvl=X - number of lows stored in memory
This helps understand why sometimes no signals appear (e.g., when Liq=0).
Trading Questions
Q: Can I use only this indicator? A: Yes, but better combined with:
• Trend analysis
• Support/resistance
• Volume
Q: Does it work on all markets? A: Best on liquid ones:
• ✅ Major Forex pairs
• ✅ Main indices
• ✅ BTC, ETH
• ⚠️ Less liquid altcoins
• ❌ Exotic pairs, small caps
Q: How to remove indicator from chart? A:
• Method 1: Click X next to indicator name
• Method 2: Right-click on name → "Remove"
• Method 3: In indicators panel (left side) find and click trash icon
Q: Can I use multiple copies of the indicator? A: Yes! You can add the indicator multiple times with different settings (e.g., one for liquidity, another for stop hunts only).
Q: How much can I earn? A: Indicator doesn't guarantee profit. It's an analysis tool, not a trading system. Your results depend on:
• Discipline
• Risk management
• Experience
• Market conditions
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🎯 Quick Start - Checklist
Pro Tip: After adding the indicator, click the star ⭐ to add to favorites - you'll have quick access in the future!
For Beginners:
• After adding indicator, set your UTC offset in settings
• Start on 15M timeframe (where you'll see the most action!)
• Observe for a week without trading
• Learn to recognize each signal type
• Practice on 15M, then try 1H
• Start with "Liquidity Sweep" strategy
• Max 1% risk per trade
• Keep trading journal
First Steps:
1. Days 1-3: Observe and learn signals
2. Days 4-7: Mark potential entries (no trading)
3. Week 2: Demo trading with small positions
4. Week 3+: Real trading with strict risk management
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💬 Support
• Questions & Suggestions: Comments section under the indicator
• Bug Reports: Describe issue in comments with timeframe and instrument
• Updates: Click "Follow" to receive notifications
• Examples: Regular trading idea publications with usage examples
💡 Community: Share your setups in comments - let's help each other!
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⚖️ Disclaimer
This indicator is an educational and analytical tool. It does not constitute investment advice. Trading involves risk of capital loss. Always conduct your own analysis and apply appropriate risk management. Historical results do not guarantee future profits.
