Pivot PointsPivot Points Indicator
The Pivot Points indicator highlights areas on the chart where candles close in opposite colors. These points occur when the price shifts from bullish to bearish, or vice versa, indicating potential reversals or continuation patterns. These points are more easily seen on a line chart and represent areas where the price changes direction to create peak formations.
Foundational Concepts
Before diving into the indicator, it’s important to understand a few key concepts:
When price is trending upward, it creates higher highs and higher lows. Each high or low acts as a pivot point. In an uptrend, the price is more likely to break the previous high (pivot point) and continue higher. You can enter a buy trade when the price breaks the previous high, anticipating the continuation of the trend.
When price is trending downward, it creates lower lows and lower highs. Each high or low is also a pivot point. In a downtrend, the price is more likely to break the previous low (pivot point) and continue lower. You can enter a sell trade when the price breaks the previous low, anticipating the continuation of the trend.
For reversal trades, it’s helpful to be familiar with chart patterns like double tops, double bottoms, and head and shoulders. The Pivot Points indicator can assist in identifying these patterns, helping you determine entry points, as well as where to place your stop loss.
Recommended Setup
It’s recommended to have two charts open side by side: one displaying a line chart and the other showing a candlestick chart, with the Pivot Points indicator applied to both. This setup allows you to easily identify the market structure and price action as it approaches these levels. You can also add a 20-period Simple Moving Average (SMA) to both charts to help identify the overall trend. Additionally, consider adding the Relative Strength Index (RSI) to the line chart to confirm overbought or oversold conditions.
This approach can be used on any timeframe.
Contributing
If you have suggestions, improvements, or bug fixes, I encourage you to submit pull requests. Collaboration helps make the indicator more versatile and useful for everyone.
Disclaimer
Any trading decisions you make are entirely your responsibility.
The MetaTrader 5 version of this indicator is available on my GitHub repository: roshaneforde/pivot-points-indicator
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ICT KillZones + Pivot Points [TradingFinder] Support/Resistance 🟣 Introduction
Pivot Points are critical levels on a price chart where trading activity is notably high. These points are derived from the prior day's price data and serve as key reference markers for traders' decision-making processes.
Types of Pivot Points :
Floor
Woodie
Camarilla
Fibonacci
🔵 Floor Pivot Points
Widely utilized in technical analysis, floor pivot points are essential in identifying support and resistance levels. The central pivot point (PP) acts as the primary level, suggesting the trend's likely direction.
The additional resistance levels (R1, R2, R3) and support levels (S1, S2, S3) offer further insight into potential trend reversals or continuations.
🔵 Camarilla Pivot Points
Featuring eight distinct levels, Camarilla pivot points closely correspond with support and resistance, making them highly effective for setting stop-loss orders and profit targets.
🔵 Woodie Pivot Points
Similar to floor pivot points, Woodie pivot points differ by placing greater emphasis on the closing price, often resulting in different pivot levels compared to the floor method.
🔵 Fibonacci Pivot Points
Fibonacci pivot points combine the standard floor pivot points with Fibonacci retracement levels applied to the previous trading period's range. Common retracement levels used are 38.2%, 61.8%, and 100%.
🟣 Sessions
Financial markets are divided into specific time segments, known as sessions, each with unique characteristics and activity levels. These sessions are active at different times throughout the day.
The primary sessions in financial markets include :
Asian Session
European Session
New York Session
The timing of these major sessions in UTC is as follows :
Asian Session: 23:00 to 06:00
European Session: 07:00 to 14:25
New York Session: 14:30 to 22:55
🟣 Kill Zones
Kill zones are periods within a session marked by heightened trading activity. During these times, trading volume surges and price movements become more pronounced.
The timing of the major kill zones in UTC is :
Asian Kill Zone: 23:00 to 03:55
European Kill Zone: 07:00 to 09:55
New York Kill Zone: 14:30 to 16:55
Combining kill zones and pivot points in financial market analysis provides several advantages :
Enhanced Market Sentiment Analysis : Aligns key price levels with high-activity periods for a clearer market sentiment.
Improved Timing for Trade Entries and Exits : Helps better time trades based on when price movements are most likely.
Higher Probability of Successful Trades : Increases the accuracy of predicting market movements and placing profitable trades.
Strategic Stop-Loss and Profit Target Placement : Allows for precise risk management by strategically setting stop-loss and profit targets.
Versatility Across Different Time Frames : Effective in both short and long time frames, suitable for various trading strategies.
Enhanced Trend Identification and Confirmation : Confirms trends using both pivot levels and high-activity periods, ensuring stronger trend validation.
In essence, this integrated approach enhances decision-making, optimizes trading performance, and improves risk management.
🟣 How to Use
🔵 Two Approaches to Trading Pivot Points
There are two main strategies for trading pivot points: utilizing "pivot point breakouts" and "price reversals."
🔵 Pivot Point Breakout
When the price breaks through pivot lines, it signals a shift in market sentiment to the trader. In the case of an upward breakout, where the price crosses these pivot lines, a trader might enter a long position, placing their stop-loss just below the pivot point (P).
Conversely, if the price breaks downward, a short position can be initiated below the pivot point. When using the pivot point breakout strategy, the first and second support levels can serve as profit targets in an upward trend. In a downward trend, these roles are filled by the first and second resistance levels.
🔵 Price Reversal
An alternative method involves waiting for the price to reverse at the support and resistance levels. To implement this strategy, traders should take positions opposite to the prevailing trend as the price rebounds from the pivot point.
While this tool is commonly used in higher time frames, it tends to produce better results in shorter time frames, such as 1-hour, 30-minute, and 15-minute intervals.
Three Strategies for Trading the Kill Zone
There are three principal strategies for trading within the kill zone :
Kill Zone Hunt
Breakout and Pullback to Kill Zone
Trading in the Trend of the Kill Zone
🔵 Kill Zone Hunt
This strategy involves waiting until the kill zone concludes and its high and low lines are established. If the price reaches one of these lines within the same session and is strongly rejected, a trade can be executed.
🔵 Breakout and Pullback to Kill Zone
In this approach, once the kill zone ends and its high and low lines stabilize, a trade can be made if the price breaks one of these lines decisively within the same session and then pulls back to that level.
🔵 Trading in the Trend of the Kill Zone
Kill zones are characterized by high trading volumes and strong trends. Therefore, trades can be placed in the direction of the prevailing trend. For instance, if an upward trend dominates this area, a buy trade can be entered when the price reaches a demand order block.
Option Buying Pivot and SMA 3 Pivot crossoverThis script is designed as a visual aid for options trading specifically for option buying, providing information about potential entry points, Option levels, and trade outcomes. Here's a summary of the key elements:
1. Pivot Point and True Range:*
- The script calculates the current candle's pivot point, representing an average of high, low, and close prices from the previous candle.
- True range, a measure of volatility, is determined using the high, low, and close prices of the last two candles.
2. Option Levels:
- Downside (PutValue - Red colour line) and upside (CallValue - Green Colour line) are calculated based on the current pivot point and true range.
PutValue = currentCandlePivot + currentCandleTrueRange
CallValue = currentCandlePivot - currentCandleTrueRange
3. Simple Moving Average (SMA) of Pivot Point:
- A 3-period SMA is applied to the pivot point to smooth out fluctuations.
4. Trade Entry Logic:
- Long entry is signalled when the current pivot point is above the SMA. (longEntry = currentCandlePivot > smaPivot)
- At the time of long entry BUY THE CALL OPTION OR SELL THE PUT OPTION near the CallValue Green line
- Short entry is signalled when the current pivot point is below the SMA. (shortEntry = currentCandlePivot < smaPivot)
- At the time of Short entry BUY THE PUT OPTION OR SELL THE CALL OPTION near the PutValue Red line
The indicator having option to change the background of the candle as a green for long; and change the background of the candle as red for short. Also, Having the option to plot as label.
5. Win and Loss Logic:
- Winning conditions are assessed based on the close price relative to CallValue (for Long) and PutValue (for Short).
- Losing conditions are determined similarly.
- winLong = close > CallValue and longEntry
- winShort = close < PutValue and shortEntry
-lossLong = close < CallValue and longEntry
-lossShort = close > PutValue and shortEntry
The indicator having option to change the background of the candle as a green for win; and change the background of the candle as red for loss. Also, Having the option to plot as label.
6. Background Coloring and Plots:
- The script uses background colors to highlight Long, Short, Win, and Loss scenarios.
- Shapes and labels are plotted on the chart to visually represent entry points, stop-loss levels, and trade outcomes.
The overall purpose is to provide traders with a clear visual representation of potential trading opportunities and outcomes, helping them make informed decisions in the options market.
Candle Pivot and Stop LossThe script plot upside and down side stop loss using pivot point and trure range.
The True Range, representing market volatility, is determined by finding the maximum value among the differences between the previous high-low, high-close, and low-close. The Downside Stop Loss is calculated by adding the True Range to the Pivot Point, while the Upside Stop Loss is calculated by subtracting the True Range from the Pivot Point.
These levels are plotted on the chart in blue (Pivot Point), red (Downside Stop Loss), and green (Upside Stop Loss), providing traders with essential reference points for their trading strategies.
The provided Pine Script calculates key trading levels for the current candle, including the Pivot Point, Downside Stop Loss, and Upside Stop Loss. The Pivot Point is computed as the average of the previous candle's high, low, and close prices.
Pivot Support & Resistance [DeltaAlgo]Pivot Support & Resistance Indicator - DeltaAlgo
Concept:
The "Pivot Support & Resistance" indicator is designed to help traders identify and visualize key support and resistance levels based on pivot points. It calculates and plots lines representing these levels on a price chart. This indicator's concept is rooted in the idea that pivot points can act as significant price reference points, which can be instrumental in making trading decisions.
Settings:
Pivot Period: Users can customize the period for calculating pivot points. This period determines how many bars are considered when calculating support and resistance levels.
Maximum Lines: The indicator allows traders to set a maximum number of support and resistance lines that will be displayed. When the maximum is reached, older lines are removed to keep the chart uncluttered.
Line Colors and Width: Users can choose the colors and width for both the support and resistance lines to tailor the indicator's appearance to their preferences.
Use Case:
The "Pivot Support & Resistance" indicator is beneficial for traders who employ pivot points in their technical analysis and trading strategies. It aids in identifying potential reversal and breakout levels, which can inform trading decisions. Traders can use this indicator to:
Identify key price levels: The indicator highlights significant support and resistance levels based on pivot points.
Plan entries and exits: Traders can incorporate these levels into their trading strategies to make more informed decisions about when to enter or exit trades.
Manage risk: Knowing where support and resistance levels are can help traders set stop-loss and take-profit orders more effectively.
This indicator simplifies the process of identifying and visualizing pivot-based support and resistance levels, making it a valuable tool for traders who rely on these levels in their technical analysis. It helps streamline the decision-making process and enhances overall trading effectiveness.
CPR (Central Pivot Range)Central Pivot Range is a trend and volatility forecasting tool. It is calculated from previous session's (day, week, or month) high, low, close values. It works on the idea that every trading session must be the result of its previous trading session.
Pivot, top pivot and bottom pivot values form the CPR. If the CPR for each trading session is getting higher (and also the price is trading above it) then it denotes bullish bias and vice versa for bearish. And the width of the CPR (i.e., distance between top and bottom pivot) denotes the volatility of the session.
If the CPR width is narrow, we can expect a trending or volatile trading session. If it's wide, then we can expect a range bound or sideways trading session.
Support and Resistance levels can be used as a profit booking zone or to add/reduce position sizing.
In this Indicator you have the following:
1. CPR with traditional support and resistance levels (S1-S5 & R1-R5).
2. Developing CPR for next trading day, week, and month.
3. Customizable lookback period, line width.
4. Option to show/hide labels, prices, SR levels, developing CPR.
Pivot and Price DiscoveryA Population Sampled linear regression model that provides additional detail about the distribution moments (skew, kurtosis, variance and mean) as well as providing indicators that track when a pivot has enough momentum to trade on as well as expected ranges of future price action based on Std Devs.
For the momentum lines -- red indicates that there has been a reducing pivot with momentum, this continues as a grey line for continuation, and will be cancelled when an increasing pivot with momentum is encountered.
Forward looking trend triangle captures the +/- stated standard deviation from the latest bar_index over 2 periods. Movements that trace outside of this can be considered a precursor to an upcoming pivot, and by analyzing skewness and kurtosis, the probability of an upcoming pivot should be better understood.
I have really only looked at this for timescales greater than 5 minutes. Adjust the lookback length accordingly when moving to different timescales:
For example, 1 hr at 10m timescale will be a lookback length of 6 which is too low for accurate analysis, so keep the lookback length appropriate for the timescales being used.
Also realize that trade volume will skew the deviations and regression if you are including data outside of regular trading hours (futures are different, but also experience volume sensitivity -- I maylook into accounting for this in future versions.)
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PIVOT STRATEGY [INDIAN MARKET TIMING]
A Back-tested Profitable Strategy for Free!!
A PIVOT INTRADAY STRATEGY for 5 minute Time-Frame , that also explains the time condition for Indian Markets
The Timing can be changed to fit other markets, scroll down to "TIME CONDITION" to know more.
The commission is also included in the strategy .
The basic idea is when ,
1) Price crosses above ema1 ,indicated by pivot highest line in green color .
2) Price crosses below ema1 ,indicated by pivot lowest line in red color .
3) Candle high crosses above pivot highest , is the Long condition .
4) Candle low crosses below pivot lowest , is the Short condition .
5) Maximum Risk per trade for the intraday trade can be changed .
6) Default_qty_size is set to 60 contracts , which can be changed under settings → properties → order size .
7) ATR is used for trailing after entry, as mentioned in the inputs below.
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// ————————> INPUTS <————————— //
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Leftbars —————> Length of pivot highs and lows
Rightbars —————> Length of pivot highs and lows
Price Cross Ema —————> Added condition
ATR LONG —————> ATR stoploss trail for Long positions
ATR SHORT —————> ATR stoploss trail for Short positions
RISK —————> Maximum Risk per trade for the day
The strategy was back-tested on RELIANCE ,the input values and the results are mentioned under "BACKTEST RESULTS" below .
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// ————————> PROPERTIES<——————— //
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Default_qty_size ————> 60 contracts , which can be changed under settings
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properties
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order size
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// ————————> TIME CONDITION <————————— //
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The time can be changed in the script , Add it → click on ' { } ' → Pine editor→ making it a copy [right top corner} → Edit the line 25 .
The Indian Markets open at 9:15am and closes at 3:30pm .
The 'time_cond' specifies the time at which Entries should happen .
"Close All" function closes all the trades at 3pm, at the open of the next candle.
To change the time to close all trades , Go to Pine Editor → Edit the line 103 .
All open trades get closed at 3pm , because some brokers don't allow you to place fresh intraday orders after 3pm .
NSE:RELIANCE
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// ————————> BACKTEST RESULTS ( 128 CLOSED TRADES )<————————— //
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INPUTS can be changed for better back-test results.
The strategy applied to NIFTY ( 5 min Time-Frame and contract size 60 ) gives us 60% profitability y , as shown below
It was tested for a period a 6 months with a Profit Factor of 1.45 ,net Profit of 21,500Rs profit .
Sharpe Ratio : 0.311
Sortino Ratio : 0.727
The graph has a Linear Curve with consistent profits .
The INPUTS are as follows,
1) Leftbars ————————> 3
2) Rightbars ————————> 5
3) Price Cross Ema ——————> 150
4) ATR LONG ————————> 2.7
5) ATR SHORT ———————> 2.9
6) RISK —————————> 2500
7) Default qty size ——————> 60
NSE:RELIANCE
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Autodrawn Pivot Levels IndicatorAn experiment with pinescript's line.new() function. The Autodrawn Pivot Levels indicator draws horizontal lines in areas where prices have been flat, which serve as pivot points. This can be useful for pivot trading as it visually shows several critical levels
PFCC - Pivot Fractal Chaos Channel [Open Source]With the release of my indicator "TOTC - Trade outside the Channel" , the Pivot Fractal Chaos Channel used there has attracted significant interest.
Due to requests from some users, I am happy to publish the source code of the PFCC - although it is not "new" and has been implemented in many other scripts in one way or another. Some Examples:
Support and Resistance Levels with Breaks:
Support Resistance MTF:
Pivot Points High Low (HH/HL/LH/LL):
The code is briefly commented. Please feel free to use or further customize it ... And, of course, I would be happy to be named and/or linked. If you're satisfied, maybe buy me a coffee ;-)
I'm curious to see how this indicator will develop with more ideas - Please keep me updated by commenting below or by sending me a message.
Let's take a quick look at the function and idea
PFCC - "Pivot Fractal Chaos Channel" or also known as "Fractal Chaos Band" can serve as a baseline trend indicator for your strategy.
Essentially, the "Fractal Chaos Channel" shows an overall panorama of price action. As they filter out the insignificant price fluctuations. The upper level is created by drawing price highs and the lower level is created by drawing price lows.
Two Ideas, how this indicator can be used
Trend indicator: If the price breaks the upper line, it could be taken as a buy signal. If the price breaks the lower line, it could be taken as a sell signal.
Trailing Stop Loss: You can track the stop loss with the rising line in case of a buy trade. On the other hand, you can track the stop loss with the falling fractal line in case of a sell trade.
What do I need to consider?
It may be advisable to add further indicators and an analysis of the market structure in order to confirm the signals issued by the indicator. Please note that when you make adjustments to any strategy, you always carry out particularly detailed tests.
You would like to use this indicator, but you have adjustment requests, you want to have additional filters or features implemented, ...?
I am happy to create individual indicators based on "PFCC - Pivot Fractal Chaos Channel" or your ideas. Write me a message and we will discuss the details and conditions.
SW System - EMAs - Pivots v2//=========================================================
// Indicator Name: SW System - Traditional Pivots and MA cross alerts - Plus Psychological Sup/Res
// Type: Main panel
// Version: 2
// Description: MA cross alerts - Plus Psychological Sup/Res
// Traditional Pivots in any time frame
// Author: Sergio Waldoke (Argentina)
// First Release: June 23rd, 2019
// Last Release: June 27 th, 2020
//
// This source code is subject to the terms of the Mozilla Public License 2.0 at mozilla.org
// © galileogalilei1 (Sergio Waldoke)
//==========================================================
Set of tendence and Support/Resistance with Pivots and psychological S/R in main prices. Four moving averages are provide which may be chosen between EMA or simple Moving Average.
Some alerts in crosses are provide.
Enjoy!
Pivots Info CamarillaSo by request of a user i just made this camarilla pivots
level are shown in info. try to adjust the info offset so it will be correctly on your screen
also when close above the pivots level you have another info panel for it lime if close above the level and red if vice versa
so i hope its will help you in your trades
RVC-Weekly-Pivots-GANN-LevelsPurpose:
Weekly - Fibonacci pivot levels and Gann levels calculation and marking on Chart automatically.
Mainly expected to use for trading on NIFTY and BankNifty
Kindly share your comments and suggestions to improve
Pivot Point Monthly - bitcoin by Simon-RoseMonthly Version:
I have written 3 Indicators because i couldn't find what i was looking for in the library, so you can turn each one on and off individually for better visibility.
This are Daily, Weekly and Monthly Pivot Points with their Resistance and Support Points
and also on the Daily with the range between them.
I will also publish some Ideas to show you how to use them if you are not familiar with the traditional pivot points strategy already.
Unlike the usually 3 support & resistances i added 4 of them, specifically for trading bitcoin (on traditional markets this level of volatility usually never gets touched)
Here you can see which lines are what for reference, as the Feature to label lines is missing in Pinescript (if you have a workaround pls tell me ;) )
This is the basic calculation used :
PP = (xHigh+xLow+xClose) / 3
R1 = vPP+(vPP-Low)
R2 = vPP + (High - Low)
R3 = xHigh + 2 * (vPP - Low)
R4 = xHigh + 3 * (vPP - Low)
S1 = vPP-(High - vPP)
S2 = vPP - (High - Low)
S3 = xLow - 2 * (High - PP)
S4 = xLow - 3 * (High - PP)
If you have any questions or suggestions pls write me :)
Happy trading
Cheers
Daily Version:
Weekly Version:
Pivot Points Weekly - bitcoin by Simon-RoseWeekly Version:
I have written 3 Indicators because i couldn't find what i was looking for in the library, so you can turn each one on and off individually for better visibility.
This are Daily, Weekly and Monthly Pivot Points with their Resistance and Support Points
and also on the Daily with the range between them.
I will also publish some Ideas to show you how to use them if you are not familiar with the traditional pivot points strategy already.
Unlike the usually 3 support & resistances i added 4 of them, specifically for trading bitcoin (on traditional markets this level of volatility usually never gets touched)
Here you can see which lines are what for reference, as the Feature to label lines is missing in Pinescript (if you have a workaround pls tell me ;) )
This is the basic calculation used :
PP = (xHigh+xLow+xClose) / 3
R1 = vPP+(vPP-Low)
R2 = vPP + (High - Low)
R3 = xHigh + 2 * (vPP - Low)
R4 = xHigh + 3 * (vPP - Low)
S1 = vPP-(High - vPP)
S2 = vPP - (High - Low)
S3 = xLow - 2 * (High - PP)
S4 = xLow - 3 * (High - PP)
If you have any questions or suggestions pls write me :)
Happy trading
Cheers
Daily Version:
Monthly Version:
Pivot Points Daily - bitcoin by Simon-RoseDaily Version:
I have written 3 Indicators because i couldn't find what i was looking for in the library, so you can turn each one on and off individually for better visibility.
This are Daily, Weekly and Monthly Pivot Points with their Resistance and Support Points
and also on the Daily with the range between them.
I will also publish some Ideas to show you how to use them if you are not familiar with the traditional pivot points strategy already.
Unlike the usually 3 support & resistances i added 4 of them, specifically for trading bitcoin (on traditional markets this level of volatility usually never gets touched)
Here you can see which lines are what for reference, as the Feature to label lines is missing in Pinescript (if you have a workaround pls tell me ;) )
This is the basic calculation used :
PP = (xHigh+xLow+xClose) / 3
R1 = vPP+(vPP-Low)
R2 = vPP + (High - Low)
R3 = xHigh + 2 * (vPP - Low)
R4 = xHigh + 3 * (vPP - Low)
S1 = vPP-(High - vPP)
S2 = vPP - (High - Low)
S3 = xLow - 2 * (High - PP)
S4 = xLow - 3 * (High - PP)
If you have any questions or suggestions pls write me :)
Happy trading
Cheers
Weekly Version:
Monthly Version:
Liquidity Zones (Pivot-based) Buyside/SellsideDescription
This indicator highlights potential liquidity zones based on confirmed swing highs and swing lows (pivot-based logic).
Buyside liquidity zones are drawn above swing highs, where short stops and breakout liquidity are likely to rest.
Sellside liquidity zones are drawn below swing lows, where long stops are typically clustered.
Zones are sized dynamically using ATR-based thickness, extended forward in time, and automatically removed once price trades through them (wick-based or close-based, configurable).
The script is designed to help traders:
Visualize areas where liquidity is likely to be targeted
Anticipate stop hunts and liquidity grabs
Improve timing around reversals, continuations, and range extremes
This tool is not a liquidation heatmap and does not rely on exchange or order book data.
Instead, it provides a price-action–based proxy for liquidity, fully compatible with ICT / SMC-style market structure analysis.
Key features :
-Pivot-based buyside & sellside liquidity zones
-ATR-adjusted zone thickness
-Automatic extension and cleanup of zones
-Adjustable sensitivity and zone limits
-Works on any market and timeframe
PIVOT BACKGROUND AND TABLE BY PRANOJIT DEYThis shows pivot trend in relation with the day open line. it makes the day bias easily understandable.
Weekly Fibonacci Pivot Signals (4H) - S1/R1 & S3/R3 rulesThis Indicator used weekly price range to calculate the pivot R1,R3,S1 and S3 ,when price crossed and closed below R3 in 4H timeframe the indicator gives sell signal, when the price crossed and close above the S3 the indicator gives buy signal. This indicator can give approximately 50% win Rate .
Daily Pivot Points LEVELS S-RThis indicator plots daily pivot points based on the previous day’s high, low, and close. It displays the main pivot line, as well as the first levels of support (S1) and resistance (R1), with optional second levels (R2, S2) for additional reference. Ideal for
Pivot + Mean Reversion + RSI (Signals Only) by Shashwat KhuranaShow BUY labels below bars when a bullish reversal is detected.
Show SELL labels above bars when a bearish reversal is detected.
Uses pivot levels, mean reversion, big candle, RSI, and volume filters.
Pivot Distance Strategy# Multi-Timeframe Pivot Distance Strategy
## Core Innovation & Originality
This strategy revolutionizes moving average crossover trading by applying MA logic to **pivot distance relationships** instead of raw price data. Unlike traditional MA crossovers that react to price changes, this system reacts to **structural momentum changes** in how current price relates to recent significant pivot levels, creating earlier signals with fewer false positives.
## Methodology & Mathematical Foundation
### Pivot Distance Oscillator
The strategy calculates:
- **High Pivot Percentage**: (Current Close / Last Pivot High) × 100
- **Low Pivot Percentage**: (Last Pivot Low / Current Close) × 100
- **Pivot Distance**: High Pivot Percentage - Low Pivot Percentage
This creates a standardized oscillator measuring market structure compression/expansion regardless of asset price or volatility.
### Multi-Timeframe Filter
Higher timeframe analysis provides directional bias:
- **HTF Long** → Allow long entries, force short exits
- **HTF Short** → Allow short entries, force long exits
- **HTF Squeeze** → Block all entries, force all exits
## Signal Generation Methods
### Method 1: Dual MA Crossover (Primary/Default)
**Fast MA (14 EMA)** and **Slow MA (50 SMA)** applied to pivot distance values:
- **Long Signal**: Fast MA crosses above Slow MA (accelerating bullish pivot momentum)
- **Short Signal**: Fast MA crosses below Slow MA (accelerating bearish pivot momentum)
**Key Advantage**:
- Traditional: Fast MA(price) crosses Slow MA(price) - reacts to price changes
- This Strategy: Fast MA(pivot distance) crosses Slow MA(pivot distance) - reacts to structural changes
- Result: Earlier signals, better trend identification, fewer ranging market whipsaws
### Method 2: MA Cross Zero
- **Long**: Pivot Distance MA crosses above zero
- **Short**: Pivot Distance MA crosses below zero
### Method 3: Pivot Distance Breakout (Squeeze-Based)
Uses dynamic threshold envelopes to detect compression/expansion cycles:
- **Long**: Distance breaks above dynamic breakout threshold after squeeze
- **Short**: Distance breaks below negative breakout threshold after squeeze
**Note**: Only the Breakout method uses threshold envelopes; MA Cross modes operate without them for cleaner signals.
## Risk Management Integration
- **ATR-Based Stops**: Entry ± (ATR × Multiplier) for stops/targets
- **Trailing Stops**: Dynamic adjustment based on profit thresholds
- **Cooldown System**: Prevents overtrading after stop-loss exits
## How to Use
### Setup (Default: MA Cross MA)
1. **Strategy Logic**: "MA Cross MA" for structural momentum signals
2. **MA Settings**: 14 EMA (fast) / 50 SMA (slow) - both adjustable
3. **Multi-Timeframe**: Enable HTF for trend alignment
4. **Risk Management**: ATR stop loss, ATR take profit
### Signal Interpretation
- **Blue/Purple lines**: Fast/Slow MAs of pivot distance
- **Green/Red histogram**: Positive/negative pivot distance
- **Triangle markers**: MA crossover entry signals
- **HTF display**: Shows higher timeframe bias (top-left)
### Trade Management
- **Entry**: Clean MA crossover with HTF alignment
- **Exit**: Opposite crossover, HTF change, or risk management triggers
## Unique Advantages
1. **Structural vs Price Momentum**: Captures market structure changes rather than just price movement, naturally filtering noise
2. **Multi-Modal Flexibility**: Three signal methods for different market conditions or strategies
3. **Timeframe Alignment**: HTF filtering improves win rates by preventing counter-trend trades
