Volume Price TrendThis indicator provides an implementation of the Volume Price
Trend (VPT) momentum indicator, enhanced with a built-in
divergence detection engine.
Key Features:
1. **Full Divergence Suite (Class A, B, C):** The primary feature
is the integrated divergence engine. It automatically
detects and plots all three major types of divergences:
- Regular (A): Signals potential trend reversals.
- Hidden (B): Signals potential trend continuations.
- Exaggerated (C): Signals weakness at double tops/bottoms.
2. **Divergence Filtering and Visualization:**
- **Price Tolerance Filter:** Divergence detection is enhanced
with a percentage-based price tolerance (`pivPrcTol`) to
filter out insignificant market noise, leading to more
robust signals.
- **Persistent Visualization:** Divergence markers are plotted
for the entire duration of the signal and are visually
anchored to the VPT level of the confirming pivot.
- **Flexible Pivot Algorithms:** Supports various underlying
mathematical models for pivot detection provided by the
core library
3. **Note on Confirmation (Lag):** Divergence signals rely on a
pivot confirmation method to ensure they do not repaint.
- The **Start** of a divergence is only detected *after* the
confirming pivot is fully formed (a delay based on
`Pivot Right Bars`).
- The **End** of a divergence is detected either instantly
(if the signal is invalidated by price action) or with
a delay (when a new, non-divergent pivot is confirmed).
4. **Multi-Timeframe (MTF) Capability:**
- **MTF VPT Line:** The VPT line *itself* can be calculated on a
higher timeframe, with standard options to handle gaps
(`Fill Gaps`) and prevent repainting (`Wait for...`).
- **Limitation:** The Divergence detection engine (`pivDiv`)
is **disabled** if a timeframe other than the chart's
timeframe is selected. Divergences are only calculated
on the active chart timeframe.
5. **Integrated Alerts:** Includes comprehensive alerts that
trigger on the *start* and *end* of all divergence types
(e.g., "Regular Bullish Started", "Regular Bullish Ended").
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**DISCLAIMER**
1. **For Informational/Educational Use Only:** This indicator is
provided for informational and educational purposes only. It does
not constitute financial, investment, or trading advice, nor is
it a recommendation to buy or sell any asset.
2. **Use at Your Own Risk:** All trading decisions you make based on
the information or signals generated by this indicator are made
solely at your own risk.
3. **No Guarantee of Performance:** Past performance is not an
indicator of future results. The author makes no guarantee
regarding the accuracy of the signals or future profitability.
4. **No Liability:** The author shall not be held liable for any
financial losses or damages incurred directly or indirectly from
the use of this indicator.
5. **Signals Are Not Recommendations:** The alerts and visual signals
(e.g., crossovers) generated by this tool are not direct
recommendations to buy or sell. They are technical observations
for your own analysis and consideration.
Volumepricetrend
Volume Price Trend with Divergence and Pivot Points The volume price trend indicator is used to determine the balance between a security’s demand and supply. The percentage change in the share price trend shows the relative supply or demand of a particular security, while volume indicates the force behind the trend. The VPT indicator is similar to the on-balance volume (OBV) indicator in that it measures cumulative volume and provides traders with information about a security’s money flow.
This is Volume Price Trend or VPT recalculated to be an Oscillator, a Divergence hunter was added, also Pivot Points and Alerts.
VPT is considered a "leading indicator" - in contrast to a "lagging indicator" just as Moving Averages it does not show a confirmation what already happened, but it shows what can happen in the future. For example: The chart is climbing while the VPT oscillator is slowly declining, gets weaker and weaker, maybe even prints bearish divergences? That means that a reversal might be occurring soon. Leading indicators are best paired with Stop and Resistance Lines, general Trendlines , Fib Retracements etc...Your chart is approaching a very important Resistance Trendline but the VPT shows a very positive signal? That means there is a high probability that the Resistance is going to be pushed though and becomes Support in the future.
What are those circles?
-These are Divergences. Red for Regular-Bearish. Orange for Hidden-Bearish. Green for Regular-Bullish. Aqua for Hidden-Bullish.
What are those triangles?
- These are Pivots . They show when the VPT oscillator might reverse, this is important to know because many times the price action follows this move.
Please keep in mind that this indicator is a tool and not a strategy, do not blindly trade signals, do your own research first! Use this indicator in conjunction with other indicators to get multiple confirmations.
