Engulfing Overlap Zone Detector by RWBTradeLab

Engulfing Overlap Zone Detector by RWBTradeLab
A focused, non-repainting tool that detects high-value “overlap zones” formed when one engulfing pattern fails and the opposite side immediately takes control.

What this indicator does

Instead of showing every engulfing pattern, this script filters out noise and highlights only Engulfing Overlap Zones:
1. It internally detects both:
* Regular Engulfing (R EG)
* E-Regular Engulfing (ER EG)
2. It then checks for engulfing failure:
* A Sell EG fails when a bullish candle closes above its base high.
* A Buy EG fails when a bearish candle closes below its base low.
3. After the failure, it looks for an opposite-side engulfing confirmation.
4. When the failed zone and the new opposite engulfing zone overlap, the script marks that region as a Buy EG Overlap or Sell EG Overlap zone.

Only these premium, overlap-based structures are shown on the chart.

Visuals on chart
1. Two stacked rectangles are drawn for each overlap setup:
* The failed engulfing zone
* The opposite confirming engulfing zone
2. Clean labels appear at the edge of the overlap:
* Buy EG Overlap (bullish zone)
* Sell EG Overlap (bearish zone)
3. Text distance from the zone is adjustable via Text Offset from Box (%).
4. Separate color controls for:
* Buy Engulfing Overlap Box
* Sell Engulfing Overlap Box

Alerts

Built-in alerts trigger only on confirmed bar close when a new overlap setup completes:
*Buy EG Overlap
*Sell EG Overlap
Each alert message includes price, time and ticker, prefixed with RWBTradeLab for easier filtering and automation.

Key settings
1. Candle Length (closed candles) – Defines how many recent confirmed candles are scanned (current bar is excluded).
2.Display toggles – Turn ON/OFF:
* Buy Engulfing Overlap
* Sell Engulfing Overlap
* Text labels
3. Text Offset from Box (%) – Controls how far the label is placed from the overlap zone, with a safe minimum to keep labels readable.

Non-repainting logic
* All calculations use closed candles only.
* No running-bar signals, no repaint tricks.
* The zones and alerts reflect stable, confirmed structures.

Best use
This indicator is designed to help you spot:
* Liquidity grabs and fake outs followed by real reversals
* Strong continuation zones after a failed attempt by the opposite side
* High-quality reaction areas for entries, pullbacks and retests
Works on any symbol or timeframe. For best results, combine with:
* Higher-timeframe market structure
* Key support/resistance or supply/demand zones
* Your own trade management and confirmation rules

Disclaimer
This script is a technical pattern-detection tool, not financial advice. Trading involves risk. Always use proper risk management and confirm signals with your own analysis.

Creator: RWBTradeLab
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