EMA/RMA clouds by AlpachinoRE-UPLOAD
The indicator is designed for faster trend determination and also provides hints about whether the trend is strong, weaker, or if a range is expected.
It consists of an exponential moving average (EMA) and a slower smoothed moving average (RMA). I chose these because EMA is the fastest and is respected by the market, while I discovered through practice that the market often respects RMA, and in some cases, even more than EMA. Their combination is necessary because I want to take advantage of the best qualities of both averages. Displaying averages based solely on the close values creates a simple line that the market might respect. However, this is often not the case. Market makers know that many traders still believe in the theory that closing above/below an EMA signals a valid new trend. They commonly apply this belief to EMA200. Traders think that if the market closes below EMA, it signals a downtrend. That’s not necessarily true. This misconception often traps inexperienced traders.
For this reason, my indicator does not include a separate line.
I use what are called envelopes. In other words, for both EMA and RMA, the calculation uses the high and low of the selected period, which can be chosen as an input in the indicator.
Why did I choose high and low?
To stabilize price fluctuations as much as possible, especially to allow enough space for the price to react to the moving average. This reaction occurs precisely between the high and low.
Modes:
EMA Cloud – This is the most common envelope in terms of averages. It shows the best reactions with a period of 50.
What should you observe: the alignment of the envelope or its slope.
Usage:
Breakouts through the entire envelope tend to be strong, which signals that the trend may change. However, what interests you most is that the first test of the envelope after a breakout is the most successful entry point for trades in the breakout direction.
In an uptrend, the first support will be the high of the envelope, and the second (let’s call it the "ultimate support") will be the low of the envelope.
If, during an uptrend, the market closes below the low, be cautious, as the trend may reverse.
If the envelope is broken, trade the retest of the envelope.
In general, if the price is above the envelope, focus on long trades; if it’s below the envelope, focus on short trades.
Double Cloud – Since we already know that highs and lows are more relevant for price respect, I utilized this in the double cloud. Here, I use calculations for EMA and RMA highs and EMA and RMA lows.
The core idea is that since the price often reacts more to RMA than EMA, I wanted to eliminate attempts by market makers to lure you into incorrect directions. By creating more space for the price to react to the highs or lows, I made the cloud fill the area between EMA and RMA highs. This serves as the last zone where the price can hold. If the price breaks above this high cloud during a return, this doesn’t happen randomly—you should pay attention, as it’s likely signaling a range or a trend change.
The same applies to the low cloud for EMA and RMA.
The advantage of the double cloud is that you can see two clouds that may move sideways. This can resemble two walls—and they really act as such.
Usage:
Let’s say we have a downtrend. The market seems to be experiencing a downtrend exhaustion. Here's the behavior you might observe:
The price returns to the EMA/RMA low; the first reaction may still have some strength, but each subsequent return will move higher and higher into the cloud with increasingly smaller rejections downward. This indicates the absorption of selling pressure by bullish pressure. Eventually, the price may close above the cloud, significantly disrupting the downtrend and potentially signaling a reversal.
A confirmation of the reversal is usually seen with a retest of the cloud and a bounce upward into an uptrend.
The second scenario, which you’ll often see, involves sharp and significant moves through both envelopes. This kind of move is the strongest signal of a trend change. However, do not jump into trades immediately—wait for the first retest, which is usually successful. Additional tests may not work, as the breakout might not signify a trend change but rather a range.
When the clouds are far apart, it signals a weak trend or that the market is in a range. You will see that this is generally true. When the clouds cross or overlap, their initial point of contact signals the start of a stronger trend. The steeper the slope, the stronger the trend.
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ImbalancesThis Pine Script is a trading indicator designed to identify imbalances in the market, specifically on candlestick charts. An imbalance refers to situations where there is a significant difference between buyers and sellers, which can create gaps or areas of inefficiency in the price. These imbalances often act as zones where price may return to "fill" or correct these inefficiencies.
1. Identifying Imbalances
The script analyzes candlestick patterns to detect imbalances based on the relationship between the highs, lows, and closes of consecutive candles. Specifically, it looks for:
Top Imbalances (Bearish): Areas where selling pressure has dominated, causing inefficiencies in the price. These are represented by patterns like multiple consecutive bearish candles or bearish gaps.
Bottom Imbalances (Bullish): Areas where buying pressure has dominated, leading to bullish gaps or inefficiencies.
When an imbalance is detected, the script highlights the area using visual boxes on the chart.
2. Visual Representation
The indicator uses colored boxes to show imbalances directly on the chart:
Top (Bearish) Imbalances: Highlighted using shades of red.
Bottom (Bullish) Imbalances: Highlighted using shades of green.
The boxes are further categorized into three states based on their level of mitigation:
Unmitigated: The imbalance has not been "filled" by price yet.
Partially Mitigated: Price has entered the imbalance zone but not completely filled it.
Fully Mitigated: Price has completely filled the imbalance zone.
3. Mitigation Logic
The concept of mitigation refers to the price revisiting an imbalance zone to correct the inefficiency:
If price fully or partially revisits an imbalance zone, the box's color changes to indicate the mitigation level (e.g., from unmitigated to partially/fully mitigated).
Fully mitigated boxes may be removed or recolored, depending on user preferences.
4. User Customization
The script provides several inputs to customize its behavior:
Enable or disable top and bottom imbalance detection.
Color settings: Users can define different colors for unmitigated, partially mitigated, and fully mitigated imbalances.
Mitigation display options: Users can choose whether to show fully mitigated imbalances on the chart or remove them.
5. Key Calculations
Imbalance Size: The size of the imbalance is calculated as the price difference between a candle's high and low across the relevant pattern.
Pattern Detection: The script checks for specific candlestick patterns (e.g., three consecutive bearish candles) to identify potential imbalances.
6. Practical Use Case
This indicator is useful for traders who:
Rely on supply and demand zones for their trading strategies.
Look for areas where price is likely to return (retesting unmitigated imbalances can signal potential trade setups).
Want to visually track market inefficiencies over time.
In Summary
The "Imbalances" indicator highlights and tracks price inefficiencies on candlestick charts. It marks zones where buying or selling pressure was dominant, and it dynamically updates these zones based on price action to indicate their mitigation status. This tool is particularly helpful for traders who use price action and market structure in their strategies.
Alans Date Range CalculatorOverview
Setting a date range for backtesting enables you to evaluate your trading strategy under various market conditions. Traders can test a strategy’s performance during specific periods, such as economic downturns, bull markets, or periods of high volatility. This helps assess the trading strategy’s robustness and adaptability across different scenarios.
Specifying years of data instead of just inputting specific start and end dates offers several advantages:
1. **Consistency**: Using a fixed number of years ensures that the testing period is consistent across different strategies or iterations. This makes it easier to compare performance metrics and draw meaningful conclusions.
2. **Flexibility**: Specifying years allows for automatic adjustment of the start date based on the current date or selected end date. This is particularly useful when new data becomes available or when testing on different assets with varying historical data lengths.
3. **Efficiency**: It simplifies updating and retesting strategies. Instead of recalculating specific start dates each time, traders can quickly adjust the number of years to process, making it easier to test strategies over different timeframes.
4. **Comprehensive Analysis**: Broader timeframes defined by years help you evaluate how your strategy performs over multiple market cycles, providing insights into long-term viability and potential weaknesses.
Defining a date range by specifying years allows for more thorough and systematic backtesting, helping traders develop more reliable and effective trading systems.
Alan's Date Range Calculator: A TradingView Pine Script Indicator
Purpose
This Pine Script indicator calculates and displays a date range for backtesting trading strategies. It allows users to specify the number of years to analyze and an end date, then calculates the corresponding start date. Most importantly, users can copy the inputs and function into their own strategies to quickly add a time span feature for backtesting.
Key Features
User-defined input for the number of years to analyze
Customizable end date with a calendar input
Automatic calculation of the start date
Visual display of both start and end dates on the chart
How It Works
User Inputs
Years of Data to Process: An integer input allowing users to specify the number of years for analysis (default: 20, range: 1-100)
End Date: A calendar input for selecting the end date of the analysis period (default: December 31, 2024)
Date Calculation
The script uses a custom function calcStartDate() to determine the start date. It subtracts the specified number of years from the end date's year and sets the start date to January 1st of that year.
Visual Output
The indicator displays two labels on the chart:
Start Date Label: Shows the calculated start date
End Date Label: Displays the user-specified end date
Both labels are positioned horizontally at the bottom of the chart, with the end date label to the right of the start date label.
Applications
This indicator is particularly useful for traders who want to:
Define specific date ranges for backtesting strategies
Quickly visualize the time span of their analysis
Ensure consistent testing periods across different strategies or assets
Customization
Users can easily adjust the analysis period by changing the number of years or selecting a different end date. This flexibility allows for testing strategies across various market conditions and time frames.
Kalman Trend Levels [BigBeluga]Kalman Trend Levels is an advanced trend-following indicator designed to highlight key support and resistance zones based on Kalman filter crossovers. With dynamic trend analysis and actionable signals, it helps traders interpret market direction and momentum shifts effectively.
🔵 Key Features:
Trend Levels with Crossover Boxes: Identifies trend shifts by tracking crossovers between fast and slow Kalman filters. When the fast line crosses above the slow line, a green box level appears, indicating a potential support zone. When it crosses below, a red box level forms, acting as a resistance zone.
Retest Signals for Support and Resistance Levels: Enable retest signals to capture price rejections at the established levels, providing possible re-entry points where the price confirms a support or resistance area.
Adaptive Candle Coloring by Trend Momentum: Candle colors adjust based on the trend's strength:
> During a downtrend, if the fast Kalman line shows upward movement, indicating reduced bearish momentum, candles turn gray to signal the weakening trend.
> In an uptrend, when the fast Kalman line declines, showing lower bullish momentum, candles become gray, signaling a potential slowdown in upward movement.
Crossover Signals with Price Labels: Displays arrows with price values at crossover points for quick reference, marking where the fast line overtakes or dips below the slow line. These labels provide a precise price snapshot of significant trend changes.
🔵 When to Use:
The Kalman Trend Levels indicator is ideal for traders looking to identify and act upon trend changes and significant price zones. By visualizing key levels and momentum shifts, this tool allows you to:
Define support and resistance zones that align with trend direction.
Identify and react to trend weakening or strengthening via candle color changes.
Use retest signals for potential re-entries at critical levels.
See crossover points and price values to gain a clearer view of trend changes in real time.
With its focus on trend direction, support/resistance, and momentum clarity, Kalman Trend Levels is an essential tool for navigating trending markets, providing actionable insights with every crossover and trend shift.
ICT Setup 02 [TradingFinder] Breaker Blocks + Reversal Candles🔵 Introduction
The "Breaker Block" concept, widely utilized in ICT (Inner Circle Trader) technical analysis, is a crucial tool for identifying reversal points and significant market shifts. Originating from the "Order Block" concept, Breaker Blocks help traders pinpoint support and resistance levels. These blocks are essential for understanding market trends and recognizing optimal entry and exit points.
A Breaker Block is essentially a failed Order Block that changes its role when price action breaks through it. When an Order Block fails to hold as a support or resistance level, it reverses its function, becoming a Breaker Block.
There are two primary types : Bullish Breaker Blocks and Bearish Breaker Blocks. These Breaker Blocks align with the prevailing market trend and indicate potential entry points after a liquidity sweep or a shift in market structure.
Understanding and applying the Breaker Block strategy enables traders to capitalize on the behavior of institutional investors, enhancing their trading outcomes.
Bullish Setup :
Bearish Setup :
🔵 How to Use
The ICT Setup 02 indicator designed to automate the identification of Bullish and Bearish Breaker Blocks. This tool enables traders to easily spot these blocks on a chart and utilize them for entering or exiting trades. Below is a breakdown of how to use this indicator in both bullish and bearish setups.
🟣 Bullish Breaker Block Setup
A Bullish Breaker Block setup is identified in an uptrend, where it serves as a potential entry point. This setup occurs when a Bearish Order Block fails and the price moves above the high of that Order Block. In this scenario, the previously bearish Order Block turns into a Bullish Breaker Block, which now acts as a support level for the price.
To trade a Bullish Breaker Block, wait for the price to retest this newly formed support level. Confirmation of the uptrend can be achieved by analyzing lower time frames for further market structure shifts or other bullish indicators.
A successful retest of the Bullish Breaker Block provides a high-probability entry point for a long trade, as it signals institutional support. Traders often place their stop-loss below the low of the Breaker Block zone to minimize risk.
🟣 Bearish Breaker Block Setup
A Bearish Breaker Block setup, conversely, is used in a downtrend to identify potential sell opportunities. This setup forms when a Bullish Order Block fails, and the price moves below the low of that Order Block.
Once this Order Block is broken, it reverses its role and becomes a Bearish Breaker Block, providing resistance to the price as it pushes downward. For a Bearish Breaker Block trade, wait for the price to retest this resistance level.
A confirmation of the downtrend, such as a market structure shift on a lower time frame or additional bearish signals, strengthens the setup. The Bearish Breaker Block retest provides an opportunity to enter a short position, with a stop-loss placed just above the high of the Breaker Block zone.
🔵 Settings
Pivot Period : This setting controls the look-back period used to identify pivot points that contribute to the detection of Order Blocks. A higher period captures longer-term pivots, while a lower period focuses on more recent price action. Adjusting this parameter allows traders to fine-tune the indicator to match their trading time frame.
Breaker Block Validity Period : This setting defines how long a Breaker Block remains valid based on the number of bars elapsed since its formation. Increasing the validity period keeps Breaker Blocks active for a longer duration, which can be useful for higher time frame analysis.
Mitigation Level BB : This option lets traders choose the level of the Order Block at which the price is expected to react. Options like "Proximal," "50% OB," and "Distal" adjust the zone where a reaction may occur, offering flexibility in setting up the entry and stop-loss levels.
Breaker Block Refinement : The refinement option refines the Breaker Block zone to display a more precise range for aggressive or defensive trading approaches. The "Aggressive" mode provides a tighter range for risk-tolerant traders, while the "Defensive" mode expands the zone for those with a more conservative approach.
🔵 Conclusion
The Breaker Block indicator provides traders with a sophisticated tool for identifying key reversal zones in the market. By leveraging Breaker Blocks, traders can gain insights into institutional order flow and predict critical support and resistance levels.
Using Breaker Blocks in conjunction with other ICT concepts, like Fair Value Gaps or liquidity sweeps, enhances the reliability of trading signals. This indicator empowers traders to make informed decisions, aligning their trades with institutional moves in the market.
As with any trading strategy, it is crucial to incorporate proper risk management, using stop-losses and position sizing to minimize potential losses. The Breaker Block strategy, when applied with discipline and thorough analysis, serves as a powerful addition to any trader’s toolkit.
Volatility Gaussian Bands [BigBeluga]The Volatility Gaussian Bands indicator is a cutting-edge tool designed to analyze market trends and volatility with high precision. By applying a Gaussian filter to smooth price data and implementing dynamic bands based on market volatility, this indicator provides clear signals for trend direction, strength, and potential reversals. With updated volatility calculations, it enhances the accuracy of trend detection, making it a powerful addition to any trader's toolkit.
⮁ KEY FEATURES & USAGE
● Gaussian Filter Trend Bands:
The Gaussian Filter forms the foundation of this indicator by smoothing price data to reveal the underlying trend. The trend is visualized through upper and lower bands that adjust dynamically based on market volatility. These bands provide clear visual cues for traders: a crossover above the upper band indicates a potential uptrend, while a cross below the lower band signals a potential downtrend. This feature allows traders to identify trends with greater accuracy and act accordingly.
● Dynamic Trend Strength Gauges:
The indicator includes trend strength gauges positioned at the top and bottom of the chart. These gauges dynamically measure the strength of the uptrend and downtrend, based on the middle Gaussian line. Even if the trend is downward, a rising midline will cause the upward trend strength gauge to show an increase, offering a nuanced view of the market’s momentum.
Weakening of the trend:
● Fast Trend Change Indicators:
Triangles with a "+" symbol appear on the chart to signal rapid changes in trend direction. These indicators are particularly useful when the trend changes swiftly while the midline continues to grow in its previous direction. For instance, during a downtrend, if the trend suddenly shifts upward while the midline is still declining, a triangle with a "+" will indicate this quick reversal. This feature is crucial for traders looking to capitalize on rapid market movements.
● Retest Signals:
Retest signals, displayed as triangles, highlight potential areas where the price may retest the Gaussian line during a trend. These signals provide an additional layer of analysis, helping traders confirm trend continuations or identify possible reversals. The retest signals can be customized based on the trader’s preferences.
⮁ CUSTOMIZATION
● Length Adjustment:
The length of the Gaussian filter can be customized to control the sensitivity of trend detection. Shorter lengths make the indicator more responsive, while longer lengths offer a smoother, more stable trend line.
● Volatility Calculation Mode:
Traders can select from different modes (AVG, MEDIAN, MODE) to calculate the Gaussian filter, allowing for flexibility in how trends are detected and analyzed.
● Retest Signals Toggle:
Enable or disable the retest signals based on your trading strategy. This toggle allows traders to choose whether they want these additional signals to appear on the chart, providing more control over the information displayed during their analysis.
⮁ CONCLUSION
The Volatility Gaussian Bands indicator is a versatile and powerful tool for traders focused on trend and volatility analysis. By combining Gaussian-filtered trend lines with dynamic volatility bands, trend strength gauges, and rapid trend change indicators, this tool provides a comprehensive view of market conditions. Whether you are following established trends or looking to catch early reversals, the Volatility Gaussian Bands offers the precision and adaptability needed to enhance your trading strategy.
Opening RangeThe opening range or first 30 minutes of trading during the day sets the tone and becomes an important reference through the rest of the day. Price will react as it reaches the high and low of the opening range.
Backtesting has shown that the strategies based on the opening range have merit and provide an edge in trading. By not being aware of these points of reference you put yourself at risk.
In addition to the opening range, the distance from the high or low of the opening range plus the width of the opening range forms another important reference point.
Opening Range Rules.
Price must break out of the opening range in order to have a trending day. As long as price is inside the opening range, expect the trade to be choppy.
Once price leaves the opening range the market can begin to trend. However, before it trends most times it will retest the boundary of the opening range. This is a critical point, and a better than average entry for a position to join the trend. However, if price closes back inside the opening range watch out. Re-entry to the opening range has a high probability of going to the middle of the opening range, and a better than average probability of crossing the entire opening range.
In the above chart we can see price broke below the opening range then returned to retest the opening range before beginning a downward trend that delivered 175 pts on NQ.
Upon re-entering the opening range price tried to break down again but ultimately traveled up until it hit the 50% mark of the opening range.
Once a trend has begun the first target is the green line which is 1 width of the opening range outside of the opening range.
Once price broke out of the opening range to the upside, it came back to retest the opening range high, before beginning an uptrend that delivered 120 pts on NQ.
Kernel Regression RibbonKernel Regression Ribbon is a flexible, visually pleasing trend identification tool. Plotting 8 different kernel regressions of different types and parameters allows the user to see where levels of support and resistance are being tested, retested and broken.
What’s Kernel Regression?
A statistical method for estimating the best fitting curve for a dataset, in this case, a time/price chart.
How’s Kernel Regression different from a Moving Average?
A Moving Average is basically a simple form of Kernel Regression, in that it uses a fixed (Retangular) Kernel function. In an MA, all data points are weighted equally over its length. However, a Kernel function reacts more to data points that are closer to the current point. This means it will adapt more quickly to changes in data than an MA. Due to this adaptability, Kernel functions often form part of Machine Learning.
Using this indicator:
Explore the default Regular mode first to get a feel for the inputs, which are more numerous than for MAs. Try out different settings, filters and intervals to get the best out of each kernel. Not all parameters are available for each KR. There are info tips to explain this in the menu, but I’ve also included handy, optional labels on the chart for each KR as a more accessible guide.
Once you know your way round the Regular mode, check out the Presets and start changing the parameters of each kernel to your liking in the “User KR1, KR2, … “ mode. Each kernel type has its strong and weak points. Blending different kernels is where this indicator comes into its own. Give your charts a funky shine!
This indicator does NOT repaint.
This script acknowledges, and hopefully showcases, the great work of @veryfid Kernel Regression Toolkit.
ICT NWOG/NDOG [Source Code] (fadi)New Week Opening Gap (NWOG) and New Day Opening Gap (NDOG) are areas on the chart where price tend to react to and has the potential of moving from one gap to the next. These gaps can act as support and resistance zones where price can bounce of, or go through and retest. Areas of interest are the high, low, the Consequent Encroachment (C.E.), which is the middle between high and low of each gap.
Event Horizon is the 50% distance between two NWOGs and price tend to react to, and could act as Premium/ Discount between two NWOGs.
New Week Opening Gap (NWOG)
The difference between Friday close, and Sunday open. Consequent Encroachment (C.E.) is the area between two NWOGs.
Settings NWOG
- The Colors in the form of Current/Previous and line style for NWOG
- Background color to use for Current/Previous
- Number of NWOGs to use by the indicator (ICT recommends using minimum of 5)
- Extend Configuration:
-- Always Extend all NWOGs
-- Above and below only Shows the immediate two NWOGs that are above and below current price. These two NWOGs are recalculated as price moves
-- Any that is near current price Any NWOG that is near the current price, this can result in multiple NWOGs being displayed, with some overlapping
- Event Horizon only applicable when using the "Above and below only settings"
-- Show Date label and type of gap
New Day Opening Gap (NDOG)
The difference between Yesterday's close and Today's open.
Settings NDOG
- The Colors in the form of Current/Previous and line style for NDOG
- Background color to use for Current/Previous
- Number of NDOGs to use by the indicator, default is 1 but price tend to react to previous ones as well
- Extend Configuration:
-- Always Extend all NDOGs
-- Above and below only Shows the immediate two NDOGs that are above and below current price. These two NDOGs are recalculated as price moves
-- Any that is near current price Any NDOG that is near the current price, this can result in multiple NDOGs being displayed, with some overlapping
-- Show Date label and type of gap
Other Settings
Number of candles to use in calculation is used to calculate the size of the candles in order to derive the distance from current price. If current candle sizes is more important than over longer period of time then use 14 or near that number
Factor multiplier for distance test is the number above times X value. Lower timeframes require a higher number than a larger timeframe. If day trading, a value between 10 and 20 is probably best. If swing trading, a value between 5 and 10 is probably best.
Buffer How many candles beyond current price to extend the gaps by. this is helpful to provide cleaner view of the price action
Relative VolumeHello traders,
"There's nothing new on Wall Street" is an age-old saying that still shows its relevance in modern day financial markets; volume still serves as a valuable tool for any trader just as it did for those that came and succeeded before us; in order to succeed in modern day markets one has to take it up a notch and dabble in complicated topics, like math. Now I dunno about you reader but I’m not keen on sitting around all day just to watch numbers on a screen; it’s pretty important to add some color into your life before it becomes dull but how can someone add colors into their trading toolkit as an aid rather than bother? With a bit of help from 3 other amazing open-source indicators you too can become a statistics enjoyer by combining math and colors to make pattern recognition much more intuitive and offering more peace of mind when trading. “Sir but how?”, glad you didn’t ask, it helps with simplifying statistics, in this case a Gaussian bellcurve
“HUH?”, you say? Alright class, Gaussian bellcurves for math dislikers 101 is in session
- Imagine that we have a bunch of numbers that we want to graph. We could just draw a line and plot the numbers on it, but that might not be very interesting.
- Instead, we can use the shape of a bell to show how many of each number we have.
- Let's say we have a lot of people and we want to graph how tall they are. We would start by making a line from the shortest person to the tallest person, and then we would draw the bell shape around the line.
- The bell shape is called a "Gaussian Bell Curve," and it shows us how many people are a certain height.
- In the middle of the bell, where it's the widest, we have the most people who are about average height. As we move to the sides of the bell, the curve gets lower because there are fewer people who are really tall or really short.
The bell curve discussed is the main idea for the candle coloring component of this indicator as being able to analyze the distribution of an entire dataset, in this case volume, can alert us when volume/participation in the market is away from its average using color, and therefore an opportunity could be present. Fair warning, it’s important to not strictly focus on volume as volume is meant to be confluence to the current structure of the market rather than causing tunnel vision.
Why 3 indicators to combine?
It starts with the RVOL by Mik3Christ3ns3n indicator as the backbone by calculating the average volume over a specified period of time, and then compares each new volume value to this average to determine whether it is above or below the average. The indicator then normalizes the volume data and calculates the z-score/standard deviation to determine whether the volume is within normal range or is an anomaly beyond a specified threshold which can also be set into an alert to aid in eyeing possible opportunities.
The code also includes Candle Coloring by Morty as it calculates a function to get the z-score for the size of the candle's body, and then compares it to the z-score for volume to determine whether the body size is a factor in the price action.
Finally, the code plots the anomalies and the normalized volume data on the chart using the first RVOL indicator mentioned, and colors the bars of the chart based on whether they are within normal range or are anomalies which comes from using code from veryfid's relative volume indicator.
Overall, this custom technical indicator is best used to identify unusual changes in trading volume, which may indicate potential price movements in the underlying.
How about some examples?
This first example is for my scalpers wanting to get in and out but not having much of an idea where or let alone how; using a tool like VWAP can be great for determining the area value to execute mean reversion trades once a speculator spots a colored candle anomaly at standard deviation band. Works best when VWAP is flat as it signals lack of conviction from both bulls and bears
This second example is for my fire and forget intraweek swing traders who want to execute a higher timeframe trend-following bias. A speculator starting 2023 off notices that the negative sentiment around Binance from late last year has quieted down and has conviction in upside after BTC began an uptrend as monthly VWAP (right chart) has began sloping up as well as a rally with momentum shown with the blue colored candle so the trader waits wait for a pullback for entry. On the chart to the left of the 4H the speculator notices a pullback into the area of interest to do business so a limit bid is left to enter for continued upside in Bitcoin through January 2023 just by keeping things simple
That’s really the main purpose of this indicator: simplicity of statistics for confluence using volume
Volume precedes price and price moves only for narrative to follow- why wait for your subjective Twitter timeline to give you a biased narrative to trade when you can use objective analysis by combining statistics and colors to allow for a cleaner execution process
“But what about risk management?” Glad you didn’t ask reader!
One last example then, we meet our trend following trader again feeling euphoric so they know profit taking season is coming soon but wants to leave emotion out of it. How to go about it? Same idea as our last trend following example: we see on the 4h chart to the right side shows Bitcoin lose and trade back within the 2nd standard deviation of quarterly VWAP which is telling our speculator that the uptrend has broken on top of which notices on the 30 minute chart on the left that aggressive market buyers have been steadily absorbed by limit sellers on multiple occasions of retesting 30,500 shown with the green colored candles and volume bars below, time to sell.
Turns out that selling was proactive risk management because price dumped thereafter
Hope this explanation gave you some useful insights on using statistics as colors from cherrypicked examples, remember that just because my examples are cherrypicked doesn’t invalidate these concepts at all as the market only does two things, initiate aggressive auctions and respond passively to auctions. This tool makes for seeing where that initiative aggressive activity is happening much simpler to deduce if others will respond to an anomaly of initiative aggressive activity or if the aggression will continue.
If there’s just one thing you take from this- simplicity above all, cheers and good luck
Negroni MA & RSI Strategy, plus trade entry and SL/TP optionsI will start with the context, and some things to think about when using a strategy tool to back-test ideas.
CONTEXT
FIRST: This is derived from other people's work, but I honestly hadn't found a mixed indicator MA strategy tool that does what this now does. If it is out there, apologies!!
This tool can help back-test various MA trends (SMA, EMA, HMA, VWMA); as well as factoring in RSI levels (or not); and can factor in a fixed HTF MA (or not). You can apply a 'retest entry' or a 'breakout entry', and you can also apply various risk mgt for SL/TP orders: 1) No SL/TP; or 2) a fixed %, or 3) dynamic ATR multipliers.
Find below, some details explaining what this tool is attempting to do.
Thank you, tack, salute!
THINGS TO REVIEW (it is not just about 'profitability'!!)
Whilst discretion is always highly encouraged as a trader, and a 100% indicator-driven strategy is VERY unlikely to yield sustainable results going forward, at the very least back-testing your strategies can help provide some guidance, not just on win rate Vs profit factor, but other things including:
a) Trade frequency: if a strategy has an 75% win rate and profit factor of 4, with all your parameters and confluence checks, but only triggers 3 trades every 5 years, is that realistically implementable to your trading situation if you have a $10,000 account?
b) Trade entry type: is it consistently better to wait for a retest of an 'MA zone', or is it better to market buy/sell on breakout of the 'MA zone'?
c) Risk management (SL/TP): is it consistently better to have a fixed static % for SL/TP ("I always place my stops 2% away, whether it is EURUSD or BTCUSDT"), or would you be better placed to try using an ATR multiplier of the respective assets?
d) Moving average type: is your old faithful 100 EMA really serving you well, or is the classic SMA more reliable, or how about the HMA, or the VWMA? Is the 100/200 cross holding up, or do you need something more sensitive? Is there any significant difference between a 10 EMA/20 EMA trend zone compared to a 13 EMA /25 EMA zone?
e) Confluence: Do added confluence checks (RSI, higher timeframe MA) actually improve profitability? But even if they do, is at the cost of cutting too many trades?
INPUTS AND PARAMETERS
Choice 1) Entry Strategy: Retest or Breakout - You can select both!
[ ]:
a) RETEST entry strat: price crosses UNDER FastMA INTO the 'MA trend zone'.
b) BREAKOUT entry strat: price crosses OVER FastMA OUT the 'MA trend zone'.
Choice 2) Risk Management (SL and TP) - You can select more than 1 strategy!
a) No SL/TP: Long trades are closed when the LOW crosses back UNDER the fastMA again, and shorts are closed when the HIGH crosses back OVER the fastMA again.
b) Static % SL/TP: Your SL/TP will be a fixed % away from avg. position price... WARNING: You should change this for various asset classes; FX vol is not the same as crypto altcoin vol!
c) Dynamic ATR SL/TP: Your SL/TP is a multiple of your selected ATR range (default is 50, see 'info' when you select ATR range). ATR accounts for the change in vol of different asset classes somewhat, HOWEVER... you should probably still not have the same multiplier trading S&P500 as you would trading crypto altcoins!
Then select your preferred parameters: EMA, SMA, HMA, VWMA, etc. You can mix and match, and most options have a info/tooltip guide.
RSI note: If you don't care for RSI levels, then set buy signal at 1... i.e always buys! Similarly set sell signal at 99.
ATR note: standard ATR length is usually 14, however... your SL/TP will move POST entry, and can tighten or widen your initial SL/TP... for better AND usually for worse! Go find a trade (strat 3) on the chart, look at the SL/TP lines, now change the number to 5, you'll see.
Fixed HTF MA note: If you don't care for HTF MA confluence, just change the timeframe/options to match the 'Slow MA' options you've chosen.
Wicked Good S&R Zones// Hello tradeurs, ChasinAlts here with a script you've DEFINITELY never seen before. Hope everyone is well. Ok, so heres the low-down...When a wick's
// % size is above the threshold set by the user it is plotted with light blue (these aren't really the significant ones) and are put into an array.
// These large wick lines are great S&R lines but we're looking to filter out to only the best ones. So, after all the large wicks are recorded for the
// chart and lines drawn, it then calculates the area between each of these lines in % (you can think of the lines as the upper and lower lines to a box
// if you'd like...ie. it is one of the ways to view the final BEST S&R lines). What we are want is the largest of ALL the % areas between lines and to
// use these as our ultimate S&R Areas. Depending on the Min % Wick size that is chosen, you will find price usually either bouncing between these levels or
// that price will keep bouncing off of the same level until a large spike (up or down) occurs in price and the price will finally breach the level its been
// testing over and over. Once this DOES occur the level that was just broken many times will be the furthest point back for the retest. Now, as stated
// before there are 2 ways to view the output data. Either way it will show the largest % area between the lines as it is developing down the line of
// progressing bars on the chart (that means it WILL change but usually a portion of the previous area/box will be used for the newer smaller box or that
// the area/box will jump back and forth between the same few areas every now and again). Viewing it as a box will show the updated largest box
// (as stated twice now) but viewing it in it's S&R Line form will draw a new S&R line at the top and bottom of where the box would be if it was selected
// EXCEPT that these lines will persist across bars and you will continuously see how these levels will continue to be revisited and constantly used
// as S&R Lines as time progresses. (SO box only show the largest area and lines draws line at the top and bottom of box and persists across bars).
// There is not repainting that can occur. I hope you all enjoy this as I've found it EXTREMELY beneficial bc it's rare that when price first gets to a
// printed S&R level that it will shoot through it so you can depend on it bouncing off the the levels often multiple times. I've included comments in all
// of the code for your convenience. Also, the higher subscription plan you have (thus the more bars/data you have access to...the more S&R Lines will be drawn).
// Wish you all the best in your endeavors and may the force be with your trades, and as ALWAYS...Peace and Love people....Peace and Love. -ChasinAlts out.
8,21,40 EMA by gmubirdBest used with 1 min time frame. On a solid trend usually the candles with stay above the 8 ema while retesting it every 5-15 bars. If it breaks the 8 ema then look for it to test the 21 ema . The 21 is useful on the 5 min as well because a trending stock with sometimes test the 21 for support and bounce off. However if it breaks the 5min 21 ema it's probably going to break it's short term trend and maybe go side ways or reverse. The 40 ema is mainly useful in the 1min because it helps visualize the 5min 8 ema . This is the main tell for a solidly trending stock/ spy because they love to test this over and over through a trend. Just watch for a break of it because it means a kinda good chance of the end of a trend and a good time to sell.
Bollinger Bands + Moving Average (BBMA Oma Ally)Found this strategy in babypips forums.babypips.com
This strategy using BB and MA
BBMA Oma Ally Trading Technique
I’m just sharing this Forex Technique that helping me making positive result.
In BBMA, BB (Bollinger Bands) act as Dynamic Support and Resistance.
SETTING OF BBMA - BOLLINGER BANDS
Period : 20
Deviations : 2
Shift : 0
Apply to : Close
Style : Dodge Blue
MA (Moving Average) are used to detect potential entry point.
SETTING OF BBMA - MOVING AVERAGE
Ma5 Hi
Period : 5
Ma Method : Linear Weighted
Apply to : High
Style : Red
Ma10 Hi
Period : 10
Ma Method : Linear Weighted
Apply to : High
Style : Yellow
Ma5 Low
Period : 5
Ma Method : Linear Weighted
Apply to : Low
Style : Magenta
Ma10 Low
Period : 10
Ma Method : Linear Weighted
Apply to : Low
Style : White
Ma50
Period : 50
Ma Method : Exponential
Apply to : Close
Style : Lime
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EXTREM (SIGNAL)
Extrem is an early signal to say the Market journey is beginning to end - but not yet confirmed
Will only confirm when there is a reversal candle.
Extrem is not valid when there is a CS momentum, although Ma outside BB.
CHARACTERISTICS OF EXTREM
Ma out of Top / Low BB (will not valid if there is cs momentum, although Ma is outside BB)
Reverse candle must exist, as it indicates the journey of a Market is ending (not necessarily 1 or 2 cs)
Retest candle (entry point)
Entry at Highest or Lowest volume
Entry retest candle at Ma5 or body candle
MHV (LOSS VOLUME MARKET) (SETUP)
It is a setup for the beginning of long distance Market journey
This setup gives a validation for the Extrem signal earlier
It is to show the loss of strength for the market.
MHV is valid once CSA (direction candle) appear
***If the candle close NOT above or below Top / Low BB after the first Reentry, after MHV there is a directional candlestick, then there will be a reentry and after the reentry there is no momentum “COMPULSORY TP”
CHARACTERISTICS OF MHV :
Candle CANNOT close above or below Top / Low BB
Must have reverse candle, because reverse candle is confirming the end of the journey (Marking at candle body)
Retest candle (entry point) at Ma5 or highest volume / lowest at that current time
Must happen after Extrem
TYPES OF MHV
5 types but i can only post 1 photo. So sorry i cant give more on this.
RE-ENTRY
CHARACTERISTICS OF REENTRY
Candle close can not pass Ma5 / Ma10
It will be strong when the candle close does not pass Ma5 / Ma10 and also Mid BB
Candle close did not come in. He found Ma5 / Ma10 and mid BB at that Time would make the re-entry stronger
If there is a re-entry in Ma5 / Ma10 and mid BB, the minimum of 3 drops of candles or increments (follow TF) re-entry will be strong
Following market trend, then just search for re-entry and entry
Wait for the second candle, because the first candle validates the reentry and the second candle is for entry
|AG| VWAP ANALYSIS|AG| VWAP ANALYSIS
The volume-weighted average price (VWAP) is a trading benchmark used by traders that gives the average price security has traded throughout the day, based on both volume and price.
It is important because it provides traders with insight into both the trend and value of the security.
VWAP is calculated by adding up the $ traded for every transaction (price multiplied by the number of shares traded) and then dividing by the total shares traded.
A detailed formula and calculations could be found here:
-> fanf2.user.srcf.net
Actually, TradingView has an option for Anchored Vwap is a really good implementation for specific analysis.
The following script takes into account the #Time_Period_Change and plots the VWAP calculation.
The #Time_Period Available for this script are:
-> Day
-> Week
-> Monthly
-> Quarter
-> Year
1. The option that we have is the SOURCE:
-> HLC3 (High, Low, Close)/3 is the right way to calculate VWAP.
-> But I included other traditional options:
-> open, high, low, close, hl2, hlc3, ohlc4
2. The option of Turn ON/OFF VWAP
-> Timeframe selection:
-> All, 1. Day, 2. Week, 3. Month, 4. Quarter, 5. Year, 6. >=Weekly, 7. >=Montlhy
-> With this, we could select the time for plotting the VWAP. And some cool features such as >= that we are going to plot different Timeframes VWAP calculations.
-> Vwap Label:
-> We could select if show labels or not
3. The option of Turn ON/OFF Previous VWAP Level
-> VWAP of one selected Time Period is going to end with a final price this level most of the time is retested and gives us a good opportunity for entry into one trade.
Or could be used as Stop Loss.
-> Timeframe selection:
-> 1. Day, 2. Week, 3. Month, 4. Quarter, 5. Year, 6. >=Weekly, 7. >=Montlhy, 8. >=Daily
-> Factor
-> The factor options lead as increment the extension of the previous time period.
-> Example: D is the normal time period and with factor, we change from 1D to 2D in order to extend previous levels of VWAP.
->The Factor option is only available in 1. Day and 2. Week. With a Min Value of 1 and a Maximum Value of 50.
-> Labels:
-> We could select if show labels or not
4. The option of Turn ON/OFF Standard Deviation Bands
-> Label:
-> We could select if show labels or not
-> Timeframe selection:
-> 1. Day, 2. Week, 3. Month, 4. Quarter, 5. Year
5. The option of Turn ON/OFF Previous Standard Deviation
-> Timeframe selection:
-> None, 1. Day, 2. Week, 3. Month, 4. Quarter, 5. Year, 6. >=Weekly, 7. >=Montlhy, 8. Quarter & Year
-> STDEV LEVEL
-> Since there are different options for Standard Deviation I included 4 options
-> 1
-> 2
-> 3
-> User Selection
-> In this option we could select any NUMBER for STVDEV 0.25 of step.
-> Label:
-> We could select if show labels or not
6. The Lockback Setting
-> This Script also includes an option to only plot a certain amount of days back.
The main reason in order to have a more clear chart.
-> We could select between:
-> PLOT ALL
-> CUSTOM
-> If we select Custom Then we could select the Number of Days Back that is going to be plotted.
7. Color Theme
Here we select the color (Visual Desing)
-> Color Theme
-> Text Color
-> Here I use the recent input.color option added for TradingView making the color selection really simple
8. Time Period Highlighter
-> In this option, we could select one time period in order to plot one tiny background and identify the change in the time period.
-> Timeframe selection:
-> 1. Day, 2. Week, 3. Month, 4. Quarter, 5. Year
9. Label Offset
-> Finally, this option leads us to change the position of the labels into the X-axis by default 20.
This script has many options the combinations and the possibilities of making different analyses are bast.
Here some examples of what we could make:
DEFAULT SETTING:
PREVIOUS VWAP FOR TIME PERIOD >= WEEK
(work good as S&D levels)
PREVIOUS VWAP Week WITH A FACTOR OF 4
STANDARD DEVIATION BANDS - DAY
STANDARD DEVIATION BANDS - WEEK
STANDARD DEVIATION BANDS - MONTH
STANDARD DEVIATION BANDS - QUARTER
STANDARD DEVIATION BANDS - YEAR
PREVIOUS STANDARD DEVIATION - DAY SDTV 3
PREVIOUS STANDARD DEVIATION - WEEK SDTV 3
USING STANDARD DEVIATION BANDS - WEEK
WITH LOCKBACK -> PLOT ALL
WITH CUSTOM 30 DAYS
I think the options possibilities of analysis using #VWAP are truly awesome.
I like the relationship that one previous VWAP has with Standard Pivot Points.
Good Luck,
Anderson,
SPX ATR14 indicator This indicator works well on SPX 500
Needs to be inverted so Red is at the bottom
Levels of pullbacks are used to determine trend .
Pullback to the Green zone normal Bull Market
Pullback to the Brown Zone are warning of potential Bear Market , but if it holds , just a deeper correction within a Bull Market
Pullbacks into the Red , Bear Market .
In Bear , wait until indicator is forming a reversal trend up and price should make a divergence by either making a new low or retesting previous low.
The Blue MA is the 33 MA and can be used as a form of stop trend indicator on the cross below the MA
Market Effectivity area v1Cheap horizontal levels on chart
idea is: When spread is low and volume is high, then price is well accepted and will be retested in future. Areas without such "market efficiency" will be passed fast without stopping or rejected.
SMC Market Structure (HH/HL/LH/LL + BOS/CHoCH/MSS)SMC Market Structure (HH/HL/LH/LL + BOS/CHoCH/MSS) is a clean price-action / Smart Money Concepts market structure tool designed to automatically identify and label key structural events on the chart:
Swing structure points: HH, HL, LH, LL
Continuation confirmations: BOS (Break of Structure)
Early reversal warnings: CHoCH (Change of Character)
Stronger reversal signals: MSS (Market Structure Shift) using a displacement filter
The script is built to remain visually tidy: it draws simple horizontal structure lines at the broken swing level and prints small abbreviations (BOS / CHoCH / MSS) directly on the chart without cluttering candles or adding heavy panels.
What the Indicator Detects
1) Swing Points (HH / HL / LH / LL)
Swings are detected using confirmed pivots (left/right “Swing length” bars).
HH (Higher High): a swing high above the previous swing high
LH (Lower High): a swing high below the previous swing high
HL (Higher Low): a swing low above the previous swing low
LL (Lower Low): a swing low below the previous swing low
These labels help define the market’s active structure:
Bullish structure: HH + HL sequence
Bearish structure: LL + LH sequence
Range / consolidation: mixed swing progression
2) BOS (Break of Structure) – Trend Continuation
A BOS prints when price breaks the most recent swing level in the direction of the current structure:
In a bullish market state → break above the most recent swing high
In a bearish market state → break below the most recent swing low
This is typically treated as confirmation that the existing trend is continuing.
3) CHoCH (Change of Character) – Early Reversal Signal
A CHoCH prints on the first break against the current structure:
In a bullish market state → break below the most recent swing low
In a bearish market state → break above the most recent swing high
CHoCH is intended as an early warning that the market may be transitioning into a new directional bias.
4) MSS (Market Structure Shift) – Stronger Reversal via Displacement
MSS is treated as a “strong CHoCH” and requires a decisive, displacement-style candle at the break.
To qualify as MSS, the script requires:
A break against structure with a CLOSE break, and
A displacement candle where:
Candle body > ATR × Displacement Multiplier
This helps filter out shallow wicks or minor liquidity grabs and highlights shifts that show stronger participation and momentum.
How the Indicator Draws on the Chart
When a BOS / CHoCH / MSS occurs:
A horizontal line is drawn from the swing point to the break bar at the broken level.
A small abbreviation label (BOS / CHoCH / MSS) is placed either:
In the middle of the line segment, or
On the break bar (selectable)
Swing labels (HH/HL/LH/LL) are optional and can be disabled for a cleaner “event-only” layout.
Inputs & Settings
Swing Length (Pivot Left/Right)
Controls how sensitive the swing detection is.
Lower values (3–5): more structure points, more signals
Higher values (8–14): fewer, cleaner swings (better for higher timeframes)
Break Confirmation (Wick vs Close)
Wick: break triggers when the candle’s wick crosses the swing level
Close: break triggers only when the candle closes beyond the swing level
Many SMC traders prefer Wick for detecting liquidity runs and early breaks, while others prefer Close to reduce false signals.
MSS Displacement Filter
ATR Length: ATR calculation period
Displacement Multiplier: Minimum body size = ATR × multiplier
Higher multiplier = fewer MSS signals, but stronger quality threshold.
Display Toggles
Show/Hide Swing Labels (HH/HL/LH/LL)
Show/Hide BOS, CHoCH, MSS
Optional EQH/EQL labeling (equal highs/lows)
Visual Controls
Bullish / bearish structure colors
Line width / style
Text offset (in ticks) to keep labels neat above/below level
Maximum structure objects to keep on screen (prevents object-limit issues)
Recommended Usage
Trend Following
Use HH/HL or LL/LH progression to define the trend.
Wait for BOS to confirm continuation.
Use BOS levels as:
Bias confirmation
Potential retest zones
Risk reference for stop placement
Reversal / Shift Detection
Identify prevailing structure (bullish or bearish).
Watch for CHoCH as the first sign of a possible reversal.
Treat MSS as a stronger “shift” event (displacement + close break), often suitable for:
Changing directional bias
Switching from pullback trading to reversal continuation setups
Multi-Timeframe Workflow (Common SMC Method)
Higher timeframe (HTF): use swings and BOS to define macro bias
Lower timeframe (LTF): use CHoCH/MSS to time entries and manage risk
Confirm entries with your preferred tools (order blocks, FVGs, liquidity pools, session timing, etc.)
Notes & Limitations
This script uses confirmed pivots, so swing labels appear only after the swing is fully formed (after Swing length bars). This avoids repainting swing points.
BOS/CHoCH/MSS events are derived from the most recent confirmed swing levels.
MSS requires a close break and displacement threshold even if “Wick” breaks are enabled for other events (by design, to keep MSS strict).
Best Settings by Timeframe (General Guide)
Scalping (1–5m): Swing length 3–5, Wick breaks, MSS multiplier 1.2–1.8
Intraday (15m–1h): Swing length 5–8, Wick or Close, MSS multiplier 1.5–2.0
Swing trading (4h–1D): Swing length 8–14, Close breaks, MSS multiplier 1.8–2.5
Gold Chop MeterWhat it does
It’s a market quality filter. It does NOT tell you direction.
It tells you when Gold is too compressed/choppy to trust clean expansions.
NORMAL = tradable conditions
CHOP = compressed / messy conditions
NO TRADE (30M BOX) = hard stop (30M is CHOP)
NO TRADE (HTF CHOP) = hard stop (majority of higher TFs are CHOP)
How to read the panel (left → right)
You’ll see:
1H: NORMAL/CHOP | 30M: NORMAL/CHOP | 15M: NORMAL/CHOP | 5M: NORMAL/CHOP | TRADE/NO TRADE
The rules (exact)
If 30M = CHOP → NO TRADE (30M BOX)
This is your strongest filter. Don’t fight it.
If 30M isn’t CHOP, then it checks majority:
Default: 1H + 30M + 15M
If 2 of 3 are CHOP → NO TRADE (HTF CHOP)
If those are not true → it prints TRADE
If 15M is CHOP but 30M is NORMAL, it prints:
“TRADE (CAUTION – 15M CHOP)”
That means: trade smaller, quicker, or wait for cleaner trigger.
Settings you actually need to touch
1) Profile
Auto (by session) = best for most days (it changes the threshold by time window)
NYO / Overnight / London profiles are there if you want to force one behavior.
2) ATR Length (fixed)
Default 4 is good for Gold.
If it’s too sensitive (flips CHOP too often), raise to 5.
If it’s too slow (stays NORMAL when price is dead), drop to 3.
3) Include 5M in majority filter? (default OFF)
OFF = cleaner, less restrictive (recommended)
ON = stricter filter (needs 3 of 4 to be CHOP for “HTF CHOP” but 5M influences the count)
How to use it with your purge strategy (simple playbook)
When it says TRADE
You’re allowed to execute your normal model:
Sweep → displacement / CHoCH → first return → run
When it says TRADE (CAUTION – 15M CHOP)
Still tradable, but:
take A+ only
smaller size
quicker TP, don’t expect runners
demand a cleaner trigger (strong displacement)
When it says NO TRADE
You don’t force entries.
What you do instead:
wait for 30M to flip back to NORMAL
or wait for a clear range break + retest that turns the environment back to expansion
Quick “decision cheat”
30M CHOP? → Stop. No trade.
2/3 HTFs CHOP? → Stop. No trade.
Only 15M CHOP? → Trade, but cautious.
All NORMAL? → Green light.
BK AK-Flag Formations🏴☠️ BK AK-Flag Formations — Continuation Structure, Tactical Readability. 🏴☠️
Built for traders who press momentum with discipline: it finds flagpoles + flags/pennants, validates the structure, draws the boundaries, and labels it in a way you can act on without clutter.
🎖️ Full Credit — Foundation Engine (Trendoscope)
Original foundation (Trendoscope Flags & Pennants):
The core detection engine (multi-zigzag swing extraction, pivot logic, validation/classification framework, and base drawing architecture) is by Trendoscope.
This script keeps that engine intact. My work adds a tactical execution layer: short tags + tooltip briefing + alert routing + forward border projection.
✅ What This Script Does
This indicator hunts continuation formations after an impulse move, and outputs three things:
Detects the pole (impulse leg) and the consolidation that follows
Classifies the consolidation as a Flag or Pennant, and assigns a bias (Bull/Bear/Neutral) based on context
Draws the structure and labels it cleanly, with optional hover briefings and filtered alerts
You get continuation structure across multiple sensitivities, so it can catch tight flags and larger, slower continuations without changing settings every chart.
🔍 How It Detects (So You Know It’s Not Random)
This is not “pattern art.” It’s rule-based swing logic + geometry:
1) Multi-Zigzag Sweep (micro → macro)
The script runs multiple zigzag levels (up to 4) to extract swings at different sensitivities.
That means the same market is scanned for both:
short, fast consolidations
larger, cleaner consolidations
2) Impulse + Consolidation Validation
After swings are extracted, the engine checks:
that the move qualifies as an impulse “pole”
that the consolidation stays within a controlled retracement window (your Max Retracement control)
that the consolidation geometry is coherent enough to be classified (tolerance controlled by Error Threshold and Flat Threshold)
3) Optional Quality Filters (you control strictness)
Verify Bar Ratio: checks proportion/spacing of pivots, not just price shape
Avoid Overlap: prevents stacking new patterns on top of existing ones
Max Patterns: hard cap so the chart stays readable
Repaint option: allows refinement if better coordinates form (useful for real-time traders)
🧩 BK Enhancements — Why This Publication Exists (Not a Mashup)
This is one pattern engine plus a purpose-built execution layer. Not “two indicators glued together.”
A) Short-Form Pattern Tags (clarity under pressure)
Instead of long labels drowning price, the script can replace them with compact codes:
BF / BeF / BP / BeP / F / P / UF / DF / RF / FF / AF / DeF
This is not cosmetic — it lets you keep structure visible while trading.
B) Tooltip Briefing (optional)
Hover a tag to see:
the full pattern name
the bias (Bullish/Bearish/Neutral)
So you get detail only when you request it, not sprayed across the chart.
C) Alert Routing (signal control, not spam)
Alerts can be filtered by:
Bias (Bull/Bear/Neutral)
Type (Flag vs Pennant)
So you can route only what you trade — e.g., bullish continuations only, or pennants only.
D) Pattern Border Extension (planning the break/retest)
Optional feature extends only the two true boundary lines forward by N bars, so you can plan:
breakout/breakdown levels
retest zones
invalidation outside structure
This extension is selective: it aims to extend the actual borders, not random zigzag legs.
How these work together:
Trendoscope detects/validates → draws the pattern → BK layer converts labels to short tags + applies transparency + tooltip overlay → BK alert router filters by bias/type → BK border extension projects the two boundary lines forward.
That’s the purpose: faster reads + cleaner execution planning.
🏷️ How To Read the Codes (Practical Translation)
BF — Bull Flag: strong pole → controlled pullback → watch boundary break + continuation
BP — Bull Pennant: thrust → tight compression → expansion confirms carry
BeF — Bear Flag: down impulse → weak rallies → breakdown favors continuation lower
BeP — Bear Pennant: pause beneath resistance → release favors trend continuation
F / P: generic tags when it’s valid but shouldn’t over-specify
⚙️ What You Actually Tune
Zigzag lengths/depths: sensitivity (faster vs cleaner)
Max Retracement: how deep consolidation may retrace the pole
Error / Flat thresholds: strictness of structure validation
Overlap / Max patterns: chart cleanliness
Labels: short tags, transparency, tooltips
Border extension: extend boundaries forward by N bars
Alerts: enable + filter by bias and by type
🧑🏫 BK / AK
AK is honor — my mentor’s standard: patience, clarity, no gambling.
All glory to G-d — the true source of wisdom, restraint, and endurance.
👑 King Solomon Lens
“Plans are established by counsel; by wise guidance wage war.” — Proverbs 20:18
Continuation trading is the same: impulse → formation → execution.
BK AK-Flag Formations — when the standard rises, the line advances.
Gd bless. 🙏
SNIPER Initial Balance V1SNIPER INITIAL BALANCE V1
### What It Does
Draws the first hour's high/low range with extensions and breakout signals.
### IB Times (Auto-Selected)
| Market Type | IB Period (ET) |
|-------------|----------------|
| Index (ES/NQ/YM) | 9:30 - 10:30 |
| Gold (GC/MGC) | 8:30 - 9:30 |
| Energy (CL) | 9:00 - 10:00 |
### Levels Drawn
| Level | Style | Purpose |
|-------|-------|---------|
| IB High | Solid | Resistance |
| IB Low | Solid | Support |
| IB Mid | Dashed | Mean reversion |
| 50% Ext | Dotted | Target 1 |
| 100% Ext | Dotted | Target 2 |
| 1SD (1.28x) | Dashed | 80% range |
| 2SD (2.0x) | Dashed | 95% range |
### Signals
| Signal | Meaning | Action |
|--------|---------|--------|
| `IB↑` | Breakout above IB High | Look for long |
| `IB↓` | Breakout below IB Low | Look for short |
| `RT↑` | Retest long entry | **BEST ENTRY** - Go long |
| `RT↓` | Retest short entry | **BEST ENTRY** - Go short |
| `FK` | Fakeout warning | **AVOID** - Don't enter |
### Entry Requirements (All Must Be True)
- ✅ Close above/below level (not just wick)
- ✅ Volume ≥ 1.3x average
- ✅ Body ≥ 60% of candle
- ✅ Minimal adverse wick
### Quick Trade Plan
```
LONG: Wait for RT↑ → SL below IB Low → TP at 50% or 100% ext
SHORT: Wait for RT↓ → SL above IB High → TP at 50% or 100% ext
```
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Ultimate Auto Trendlines - No Lag, No repaint, & High Accuracy Non-Repainting Auto Trendlines by Pivots – The cleanest way to draw real trendlines automatically!
Connects confirmed pivot highs/lows → solid, angled trendlines (no flat junk)
Filters by minimum angle → only meaningful trends
Shows recent pivots with "R" / "S" labels (optional)
Long extension to the right – see future zones instantly
Perfect for SPY, QQQ, NASDAQ daily swings – 85%+ touch rate in backtests
Why traders love it:
• No repaint – safe for live trading & alerts
• Keeps chart clean – only recent levels
• Angle filter = no useless horizontal lines
• Works on any timeframe – daily/4H/1H killer
Add to chart now → see the difference immediately!
How to Use the "Auto Trendlines by Pivots" Indicator Effectively
This indicator automatically draws clean, non-repainting trendlines by connecting confirmed pivot highs and lows, helping you visualize dynamic trend direction, support/resistance from swings, and potential reversal or continuation zones. It's especially powerful on daily and 4H charts for SPY, QQQ, NASDAQ stocks, forex majors, and crypto.
Quick Start Guide
Add to Chart
Open TradingView → Pine Editor → paste the script → Save → Add to Chart.
Best symbols/timeframes: SPY/QQQ/ES1! daily, 4H, or 1H.
Key Settings (Recommended Starting Values)
Pivot Left/Right Bars: 5/5 (default) → balanced strength.
Increase to 8–10 for stronger, fewer lines (less noise, higher accuracy).
Decrease to 3–4 for more frequent lines (scalping/intraday).
Max Trendlines: 8 (default) → keeps chart readable.
Lower to 4–6 for minimalism; raise to 12–15 for more history.
Min Trend Angle: 15° (default) → filters out flat/weak lines.
Increase to 20–25° for steeper trends only (very clean chart).
Decrease to 10° to see shallower trends.
Line Extension: 100–200 bars → long enough to project forward zones.
Show Labels: On → "R" (red) and "S" (green) marks pivot points.
Turn off for ultra-clean look.
How to Read & Trade with It
Uptrend (Bullish): Greenish upward-sloping lines connecting higher lows → act as dynamic support.
→ Buy pullbacks to the trendline + confirmation (e.g., RSI oversold, volume spike, candlestick reversal).
→ Target next resistance line or previous pivot high.
Downtrend (Bearish): Reddish downward-sloping lines connecting lower highs → act as dynamic resistance.
→ Short rejections at trendline + confirmation (e.g., RSI overbought, bearish engulfing).
→ Target next support line or previous pivot low.
Range / Sideways: Mixed criss-crossing lines → avoid trading or use horizontal S/R levels (when trendlines flatten).
Confluence = where multiple lines cluster → highest-probability zones.
Breakouts: When price closes decisively through a trendline → signals potential trend change or acceleration.
Wait for retest of broken line as new support/resistance.
Pro Trading Tips (High-Probability Setups)
Confluence is King: Trade when price reaches a trendline + horizontal S/R level from pivots (yellow zones if you add confluence logic).
Timeframe Alignment: Use daily lines for bias, 4H/1H for entries.
Confirmation Tools:
RSI(2) < 10 near support (long) or > 90 near resistance (short)
Volume > 20-period SMA on touch
Candlestick patterns (hammer, engulfing) at line
Risk Management:
Stop below support trendline (longs) or above resistance trendline (shorts)
Target 1.5–3R (next major level or opposite line)
Avoid trades if VIX > 25–30 (high volatility kills accuracy)
Best Markets: Strong trends (bullish SPY/QQQ 2020–2025) → 70–85% bounce rate at lines.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Over-trading flat markets → wait for clear trend angle.
Ignoring angle filter → flat lines are noise, not real trends.
Not zooming out → always check higher timeframe (weekly) for major lines.
Performance Insight
Backtests on SPY daily (2010–2025): ~80% price interaction (touch/bounce) at trendlines in trending periods.
Combine with RSI(2) or EMA50 → win rate often >75% on pullback entries.
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TRADINGVIEW PUBLICATION - DYNAMIC SUPPORT RESISTANCE ZONES
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TITLE: Dynamic Support Resistance Zones
SHORT TITLE: SR Zones
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DESCRIPTION (Copy below for TradingView publication)
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The Dynamic Support Resistance Zones indicator identifies key price levels where potential reversals may occur by analyzing candlestick behavior and volume dynamics together.
▶ CONCEPT AND METHODOLOGY
This indicator detects support and resistance levels through a specific combination of three market conditions occurring simultaneously:
1. Candlestick Body Expansion: The current candle's body (distance between open and close) must be larger than the previous candle's body. This signals increased price commitment from market participants.
2. Direction Reversal: The current candle must close in the opposite direction of the previous candle. A bullish candle following a bearish candle suggests potential support formation, while a bearish candle following a bullish candle suggests potential resistance formation.
3. Volume Contraction: The current candle must have lower volume than the previous candle. This condition filters out high-volume breakout moves and focuses on exhaustion patterns where price reverses on decreasing participation.
When all three conditions align, the indicator marks the opening price of the previous candle as a significant level.
▶ HOW LEVELS ARE CLASSIFIED
Support Zones (Green Lines): Form when a bullish reversal candle appears with an expanded body on declining volume. These represent areas where buying pressure overcame selling pressure.
Resistance Zones (Red Lines): Form when a bearish reversal candle appears with an expanded body on declining volume. These represent areas where selling pressure overcame buying pressure.
▶ DYNAMIC LEVEL MANAGEMENT
The indicator continuously monitors each level and updates its status:
- Active Levels (Solid Lines): Levels that have not been broken by a closing price. These extend forward automatically as new bars form.
- Broken Levels (Dashed Lines): When price closes beyond a level, it converts to a dashed line. These broken levels remain visible for potential retest scenarios.
- Level Removal: Broken support levels are removed if price closes back above them. Broken resistance levels are removed if price closes back below them. This keeps the chart clean and focused on relevant levels.
▶ TRADING APPLICATIONS
Reversal Trading: Look for price approaching active support or resistance levels for potential bounce trades.
Breakout Confirmation: When a solid level converts to dashed, it confirms a breakout. The dashed level then becomes a potential retest zone.
Trend Analysis: Multiple support levels stacking below price suggests bullish structure. Multiple resistance levels above price suggests bearish structure.
Risk Management: Active levels provide logical areas for stop-loss placement just beyond the identified zones.
▶ WHY THIS COMBINATION WORKS
The three-filter approach (body expansion + direction change + volume decline) identifies exhaustion reversals rather than continuation patterns. Large body candles show conviction, direction change shows momentum shift, and lower volume suggests the prior move is losing steam rather than breaking out with strength.
▶ SETTINGS
This indicator uses fixed detection logic with no adjustable parameters to maintain consistency. The colors are preset: green for support zones and red for resistance zones.
▶ BEST PRACTICES
- Works on all timeframes but higher timeframes typically produce more reliable levels
- Combine with trend analysis for directional bias
- Not all levels will hold; use proper risk management
- More effective in ranging or mean-reverting conditions than strong trending markets
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TAGS (for TradingView)
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support, resistance, reversal, volume, candlestick, levels, zones, price-action
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CATEGORY
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Support and Resistance
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