Thiru Macro Time Cycles

🕐 Thiru Macro Time Cycles - Advanced Multi-Session Trading Indicator
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📋 WHAT IT DOES:
Thiru Macro Time Cycles is a professional-grade trading indicator that automatically identifies and visualizes 10 critical macro trading sessions throughout the trading day. This indicator helps traders identify optimal entry windows during high-probability market periods across London and New York sessions.

The indicator displays horizontal lines and labels marking specific 30-minute time windows that are known for significant price movements and institutional trading activity. Perfect for traders who follow ICT (Inner Circle Trader) methodologies, session trading strategies, and time-based market analysis.
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✨ KEY FEATURES:

🕐 MULTI-SESSION COVERAGE
10 Distinct Macro Sessions:
- London Sessions: 2 sessions (2:45-3:15 AM & 3:45-4:15 AM EST)
- NY AM Sessions: 4 sessions (7:45-8:15 AM, 8:45-9:15 AM, 9:45-10:15 AM, 10:45-11:15 AM EST)
- NY PM Sessions: 4 sessions (11:45-12:15 PM, 12:45-1:15 PM, 1:45-2:15 PM, 2:45-3:15 PM EST)
• Each session is a precise 30-minute window optimized for institutional activity

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🎨 FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE VISUALS
• Individual Color Control: Set unique colors for each of the 10 sessions
• Plain Text Labels: Clean labels without background boxes for better visibility
• Label Customization: Show/hide labels, adjust text alignment (Left/Center/Right), size (Tiny to Huge)
• Line Customization: Adjustable width (1-10px), style (Solid/Dotted/Dashed), transparency
• Professional Color Coding: Different colors for London vs NY sessions
• Clean Visual Design: Horizontal lines with optional plain text labels

⏰ INTELLIGENT TIME MANAGEMENT
• Days to Show: Control how many days of sessions to display (1-30 days, default: 5)
• Weekend Filtering: Option to skip Saturday and Sunday for cleaner weekly view
• Automatic Cleanup: Smart memory management prevents chart clutter
• Timezone Aware: Uses Eastern Time (EST/EDT) with automatic DST handling
• Historical Tracking: View past sessions for pattern analysis

📊 SESSION CONTROL SYSTEM
• Individual Session Control: Enable/disable each of the 10 sessions independently
• Session Group Toggles: Show/hide all London, NY AM, or NY PM sessions at once
• London Sessions: Marked as "LO 1" and "LO 2"
• NY AM Sessions: Marked as "AM 1", "AM 2", "AM 3", "AM 4"
• NY PM Sessions: Marked as "PM 1", "PM 2", "PM 3", "PM 4"
• Clear Label System: Easy to identify which session you're viewing
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🚀 HOW TO USE:

BASIC SETUP:
1️⃣ Add the indicator to your chart
2️⃣ The indicator will automatically display sessions for the current and past days
3️⃣ Sessions appear as horizontal lines at the bottom of the indicator pane
4️⃣ Labels show session names (LO 1, LO 2, AM 1-4, PM 1-4)

CUSTOMIZATION:
1️⃣ Open Settings (gear icon)
2️⃣ Adjust "Days to Show" to control historical display (1-30 days recommended)
3️⃣ Enable/disable individual sessions or entire session groups
4️⃣ Toggle "Show Labels" on/off based on your preference
5️⃣ Choose "Text Alignment" (Left/Center/Right) and label size
6️⃣ Customize line width, style, and transparency
7️⃣ Customize colors for each session in the "Colors" section
8️⃣ Enable "Skip Weekends" for cleaner weekly view

FOR SESSION TRADING:
• Monitor the horizontal lines to identify active macro sessions
• Watch for price reactions during these specific 30-minute windows
• Use session labels to quickly identify which macro period is active
• Track multiple days to see session patterns and consistency

FOR ICT/SMC TRADERS:
• London sessions (LO 1, LO 2) align with London Killzone periods
• NY AM sessions (AM 1-4) cover the New York morning session
• NY PM sessions (PM 1-4) cover the New York afternoon session
• Use these windows for optimal entry timing in your trading setups

FOR MULTI-TIMEFRAME ANALYSIS:
• Works on all timeframes (optimized for 15m, 30m, 1h, 4h)
• Adjust "Days to Show" based on your timeframe:
- Lower timeframes (15m, 30m): 3-5 days
- Higher timeframes (4h, Daily): 5-10 days
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⚙️ SETTINGS OVERVIEW:

📌 DISPLAY SETTINGS:
• Days to Show: Number of days to display (default: 5, range: 1-30)
• Skip Weekends: Toggle to skip Saturday and Sunday (default: ON)
• Line Y Position: Adjust vertical position of lines (-1.0 to 1.0)

📌 SESSION GROUPS:
• Show London Sessions: Toggle all London sessions on/off
• Show NY AM Sessions: Toggle all NY AM sessions on/off
• Show NY PM Sessions: Toggle all NY PM sessions on/off

📌 INDIVIDUAL SESSIONS:
• Enable/disable each of the 10 sessions independently

📌 LABEL SETTINGS:
• Show Labels: Toggle labels on/off (default: ON)
• Text Alignment: Left, Center, or Right positioning
• Label Size: Tiny, Small, Normal, Large, or Huge (default: Small)
• Label Y Position: Adjust vertical position (-1.0 to 1.0)
• Label Text Color: Customize text color

📌 LINE APPEARANCE:
• Line Width: 1-10 pixels (default: 7)
• Line Style: Solid, Dotted, or Dashed
• Line Transparency: 0-100% (default: 0 = fully opaque)

🎨 COLORS:
• London Macro 1 Line Color (2:45-3:15 AM): Default Blue
• London Macro 2 Line Color (3:45-4:15 AM): Default Blue
• NYAM Macro 1 Line Color (7:45-8:15 AM): Default Orange
• NYAM Macro 2 Line Color (8:45-9:15 AM): Default Orange
• NYAM Macro 3 Line Color (9:45-10:15 AM): Default Blue
• NYAM Macro 4 Line Color (10:45-11:15 AM): Default Blue
• NYPM Macro 1 Line Color (11:45-12:15 PM): Default Orange
• NYPM Macro 2 Line Color (12:45-1:15 PM): Default Orange
• NYPM Macro 3 Line Color (1:45-2:15 PM): Default Blue
• NYPM Macro 4 Line Color (2:45-3:15 PM): Default Blue
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💡 TIPS & BEST PRACTICES:
✅ RECOMMENDED SETTINGS:
• Days to Show: 5 days (good balance of history and clarity)
• Show Labels: ON (helps identify sessions quickly)
• Text Alignment: Center (best visibility)

✅ TRADING STRATEGIES:
• Combine with price action analysis during macro sessions
• Watch for breakouts or reversals at session boundaries
• Use in conjunction with other ICT/SMC indicators
• Track which sessions show highest volatility for your instrument

✅ CHART SETUP:
• Works best on clean charts (minimal other indicators)
• Recommended instruments: Forex pairs, indices, futures
• Optimal timeframes: 15m, 30m, 1h for intraday trading
• Can be used on 4h/Daily for swing trading context

✅ PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION:
• Reduce "Days to Show" if chart becomes cluttered
• Turn off labels if you prefer cleaner visual
• Use consistent colors to build visual memory
• Adjust based on your trading style and preferences
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📈 SESSION TIMES (Eastern Time):

🌍 LONDON SESSIONS:
• LO 1: 2:45 AM - 3:15 AM EST
• LO 2: 3:45 AM - 4:15 AM EST

🇺🇸 NEW YORK AM SESSIONS:
• AM 1: 7:45 AM - 8:15 AM EST
• AM 2: 8:45 AM - 9:15 AM EST
• AM 3: 9:45 AM - 10:15 AM EST
• AM 4: 10:45 AM - 11:15 AM EST

🇺🇸 NEW YORK PM SESSIONS:
• PM 1: 11:45 AM - 12:15 PM EST
• PM 2: 12:45 PM - 1:15 PM EST
• PM 3: 1:45 PM - 2:15 PM EST
• PM 4: 2:45 PM - 3:15 PM EST
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🔧 TECHNICAL DETAILS:

• Pine Script Version: v6
• Indicator Type: Non-overlay (separate pane)
• Timezone: America/New_York (Eastern Time)
• Automatic DST Handling: Yes
• Memory Management: Optimized with automatic cleanup
• Performance: Lightweight and efficient
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🎯 USE CASES:

1️⃣ SESSION TRADING
Identify optimal entry windows during high-probability trading sessions

2️⃣ ICT/SMC METHODOLOGY
Align with Inner Circle Trader and Smart Money Concepts time-based strategies

3️⃣ INSTITUTIONAL TIMING
Track when institutional traders are most active in the market

4️⃣ MULTI-SESSION ANALYSIS
Compare price action across different macro sessions to find patterns

5️⃣ TIME-BASED ENTRIES
Use macro sessions as timing filters for your trading setups

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📝 NOTES:

• All times are in Eastern Time (EST/EDT)
• The indicator automatically handles daylight saving time changes
• Sessions are displayed as horizontal lines in a separate indicator pane
• Works with all instruments: Forex, Stocks, Futures, Crypto
• Compatible with all timeframes, optimized for intraday trading
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👤 AUTHOR & SUPPORT:

Created by: ThiruDinesh
TradingView Profile: thirudinesh

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This indicator contains proprietary trading logic and methodology
developed exclusively by ThiruDinesh. Unauthorized copying,
distribution, or reverse engineering is strictly prohibited.
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