Candlestick analysis
amir Liquidity Sweeps [amir]this indicator is from luxalgon i think this is the code that made this incdicator never get destroyed by aanyone
NYTC Toolkit 1NYTC Toolkit 1 is a collection of optional chart-display features.
It does not generate buy or sell signals and does not evaluate or predict market performance.
Its purpose is strictly to present user-selected visual references on the chart.
Included Display Features
Multi-Timeframe Trend Table
Shows trend conditions calculated by the script across multiple timeframes.
This table is informational only and allows users to view the displayed values without switching charts.
Pin Bar & Reversal Bar Markers
Marks candles that meet user-defined criteria such as wick size, body percentage, or ATR-based measurements.
Optional temporary boxes can be displayed around these candle types as visual references.
These boxes extend until conditions set by the user no longer apply.
RSI-Based Background Shading (Optional)
Adds optional background shading when RSI reaches user-selected threshold levels.
This is a visual aid only and does not represent trading signals.
Purpose
NYTC Toolkit 1 is intended to:
Display user-selected chart information
Present optional candle-based visual markers
Consolidate multi-timeframe values in one view
Provide customizable reference elements on the chart
Support chart organization through visual aids
Important Notes
This script does not provide trading signals.
It does not guarantee, evaluate, or imply performance.
It is intended solely for chart visualization and reference.
All trading decisions should be made independently by the user.
30m Hollow Candle on 5m - SSThis indicator overlays 30-minute candles on a 5-minute chart using clean, hollow-style higher-timeframe (HTF) candles.
The design keeps your chart readable while giving you full insight into the 30m structure that drives intraday price movements.
Each 30-minute candle is drawn as a transparent, hollow outline, so your 5-minute candles remain perfectly visible. The indicator preserves all candle characteristics:
Wicks (high & low)
Open/close levels
Color-coded direction (green = bullish, red = bearish)
Invisible body to avoid overlapping or chart clutter
This tool allows intraday traders to track 30m market structure without constantly switching timeframes.
1h Hollow Candle on 5m - SSThis indicator displays 1-hour candles on a 5-minute chart using a clean, minimal visual style designed for intraday traders who want to track higher-timeframe structure without cluttering the chart.
The higher-timeframe (HTF) candles are drawn as hollow outlines, which makes them easy to read while keeping the underlying 5-minute price action fully visible. Each 1-hour candle includes:
Wicks (high & low)
Open/close borders
Color-coded direction (green = bullish, red = bearish)
Transparent body so they never block real candles
This is ideal for traders who want to:
Identify HTF structure during scalping
Spot key reversals inside hourly candles
Track premium/discount zones relative to each 1h candle
Improve top-down analysis without switching timeframes
9/15 EMA Scalper 9/15 EMA Scalper — by uzairbaloch
This script is a price-action based scalping system built around the 9 EMA and 15 EMA trend structure.
It identifies short-term reversal points where the market pulls back into the EMAs and confirms direction with a strong candle signal.
The strategy looks for:
• A clear EMA trend (9 above 15 for buys, 9 below 15 for sells)
• Pullback into EMA9/EMA15 with candle bodies touching the fast EMA
• Strong confirmation candle (engulfing / strong momentum / controlled wick)
• Optional slope filter to avoid flat, choppy sessions
• Automatic trade labels showing Entry, SL and TP (based on R:R)
The script is designed for scalping on gold, indices, and high-volatility FX pairs.
It resets trade logic immediately after SL or TP is hit, so it can catch the next valid signal without delay.
This tool is meant as an indicator — not a full strategy — and can be used to visually mark high-probability EMA pullback setups with precise levels.
Author: uzairbaloch
KM V.1There will be an up arrow signal if the graph is up, and a down arrow signal if the graph is down.
HalfTrend + Trend AliThis indicator combines the structural logic of the HalfTrend system with a trend filter built on the Hull Moving Average to provide a clearer view of potential market turning points.
The HalfTrend method reacts to price extremes using adaptive deviations, offering a dynamic representation of local highs and lows. By integrating a Hull MA trend filter, the script focuses only on signals that appear in harmony with the prevailing directional bias, helping reduce noise that may occur during counter-trend fluctuations.
🔹 How It Works
The HalfTrend algorithm tracks price swings using amplitude-based detection and ATR-derived channel deviation.
A trend switch is detected when price moves beyond the boundaries of the current swing structure.
The Hull Moving Average acts as a fast-reacting trend reference. Only signals that align with the Hull direction are highlighted.
To maintain clarity and avoid clustered notifications, the script displays only one signal per confirmed trend phase.
🔹 What the Signals Represent
Buy signals appear when the HalfTrend structure shifts upward and the Hull MA confirms an uptrend.
Sell signals appear when the structure shifts downward and the Hull MA confirms a downtrend.
Both signal types include optional alerts for traders who want to be notified immediately when conditions change.
🔹 Purpose
This tool is intended for traders who want to observe structural trend shifts together with a clean and responsive trend filter. It does not attempt to predict the market; instead, it highlights moments when short-term reversals and broader trend direction are aligned.
🔹 Notes
The indicator does not repaint the signals once confirmed.
It can be applied to any market or timeframe.
Users may combine it with their own risk management or additional confirmation tools.
Top N Candle HighlighterTrack highest candle sizes on current timeframes. This short script:
1. Tracks the **top N largest candles** on the current chart
2. Option to use **body size** or **full candle range**
3. Highlights candles using `box.new()` (fully v6 compatible)
4. Optionally shows **rank and size labels**
5. Handles red, green, and doji candles differently with color
Bull & Bear Candle By Background ColorThe essential chart overlay for high-speed momentum confirmation.
This professional-grade Pine Script v5 indicator provides instant, unfiltered visual feedback on the market's immediate bias by coloring the chart background based on the short-term relationship between Close and Open. It’s designed to streamline decision-making and enhance trade conviction.
Why Traders Use This Tool
In dynamic markets, reading momentum rapidly is critical. This indicator removes visual clutter and cognitive lag.
Zero-Lag Momentum Filter: Instantly identifies if control belongs to buyers (Close > Open) or sellers (Close < Open). A sustained background color acts as a directional bias filter for all your setups.
Trade Confirmation & Conviction: Use the background color as a high-level confluence factor. Only execute Long trades when the background is Bullish and Short trades when it is Bearish. This drastically reduces counter-trend entries.
Risk Management Signal: The appearance of the Neutral/Doji Color flags market equilibrium and consolidation, often preceding a critical structural shift. This is your immediate signal to tighten stops or prepare for a potential reversal setup.
Dual Confirmation: The script offers a highly requested feature: Bar Coloring layered atop the background to provide a second, granular layer of visual context, making momentum shifts impossible to miss.
⚙️ Key Features & Settings Usage
All settings are optimized for clarity, using high transparency to prevent the indicator from obscuring underlying price action or other analytical tools.
🎨 Background Color Settings (Primary)
These controls allow you to define the market state you are reading:
1. Background: Bullish Color: Confirms short-term buying pressure (Close > Open). Set a distinct color for confirmed upward momentum.
2. Background: Bearish Color: Confirms short-term selling pressure (Close < Open). Set a high-contrast color for immediate recognition of downward pressure.
3. Background: Neutral/Doji Color: Signals market indecision (Close ≈ Open). Use as a caution flag, highlighting pivot points and ranging periods.
✨ Added Feature: Bar Coloring
4. FEATURE: Enable Bar Coloring: When enabled, the individual candles are colored with a lighter hue matching the background. This provides dual visual confirmation, maximizing impact on lower timeframes where momentum flips quickly.
🧭 How to Achieve Confluence
Entry Filter: Wait for the background color to flip to your desired direction, then seek your primary entry signal (e.g., breakout, pullback, or MACD cross).
Trade Hold: As long as the background color remains consistent, the short-term momentum is confirmed, justifying the continuation of your trade.
Exit Signal: A flip to the Neutral/Doji Color should be treated as a warning shot, signaling a mandatory review of your position and stops.
Disclaimer: This indicator is a powerful visual and confirmation tool and does not generate buy/sell signals on its own. It is designed to be used in conjunction with your established trading strategy and comprehensive risk management principles
Breakout Finder By Hitesh Somani(Aapkainvestments)Breakout Finder By Hitesh Somani(Aapkainvestments)
Welcome to one of the most powerful momentum reversal indicators designed specifically for traders looking to catch high-probability reversal signals with precision and confidence.
✅ This indicator gives high-probability SELL signals based on RSI momentum and Bollinger Band breakouts.
✅ It filters noise and avoids over-trading, focusing only on setups that meet high-conviction criteria with built-in back-to-back signal prevention.
✅ Works best on 5-minute and 15-minute timeframes in trending markets.
✅ Features dual-mode operation: RSI Confirmation mode for momentum validation or Pure Price Action mode for breakout detection.
✅ Automatically calculates Entry, Stop Loss, and Target levels with customizable Risk:Reward ratio (default 1:1.5).
Suggested Rules to Use This Indicator Effectively
Follow these rules and you'll see the accuracy improve significantly:
• Best trading hours: 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM – Avoid trades in the last hour of market
• Entry Strategy: Enter short when the low of the signal candle breaks on the next candle
• Stop Loss: Automatically set at the higher of signal candle high or previous candle high
• Target: Default 1:1.5 Risk:Reward ratio (customizable up to 1:10)
• Trail Stop Loss: After reaching 1:1 risk:reward, consider trailing your stop to lock in profits
• If a new signal comes while an earlier trade is running, the indicator automatically prevents back-to-back signals (shows blue circle for filtered signals)
• Use RSI Confirmation mode for higher accuracy in trending markets, or disable it for pure price action setups
• Monitor the Intelligence Dashboard for real-time RSI, Breakout status, Entry, SL, and Target levels
These simple rules, when followed with discipline, can help you extract consistent profits from momentum reversals and breakout pullback trades.
This isn't just another Indicator — it's built in-house by Hitesh Somani, tested on real price action, and trusted by the Aapka Investment community.
Disclaimer:
This content is purely for educational purposes.
We are not responsible for any financial profits or losses resulting from use of this tool or content.
IFVG Strong Displacement Validator BY NATHANifvg detects ict concepts, it shows the dispalcemtn of candles 25% past the ifvg validating an entry
Alpha V3 proAlpha V3 pro is a custom technical indicator designed specifically for binary options trading. It analyzes market structure, price action behavior, and momentum shifts to generate high-probability buy and sell signals. The indicator filters out noise and focuses on identifying clear market reversals or trend continuations, helping traders take more accurate entries within short-term timeframes. With its optimized signal logic, Alpha V3 aims to provide timely alerts, improved decision-making, and greater consistency for traders looking to capitalize on fast binary option opportunities.
Binary Options v3.2This strategy is used for backtesting event contract binary options with 180 days of ETH 1-minute data. Win rate 63.3, number of orders 13060, parameters can be adjusted for different market conditions
Power Pro AlgoPower Pro Algo — Precision Trend Reversal System 🔥
Power Pro Algo is a premium invite-only trading system engineered for high-accuracy trend reversal detection designed by Finovatech Solutions.
Designed for traders who want simple, fast, and actionable BUY/SELL signals — without noise.
✔ Features :--
Dynamic signal confirmation on chart
Visual Buy/Sell markers for instant decision-making
Works on any market: Crypto, Forex, Stocks & Indices
Multiple timeframe compatibility
🎯 Best For :--
Intraday scalping
Swing trading confirmations
Trend-following entries and exits
⛔ Private Access
This indicator is invite-only and protected.
Unauthorized sharing is strictly prohibited.
布林带触碰报警-ZHbolling:Alert condition: When a candlestick touches either the upper or lower Bollinger Band, and the amplitude of that candlestick reaches 0.5%. The amplitude is calculated as: (highest point - lowest point) / highest point
Wick-RSI-CandleBody_SEZERthis strategy is ideal to recognize peaks for both long and short positions in 1h and 4h periods. for quick response and faster trade, please use 15m period but keep in mind targeting lower profits. otherwise you may lose your profit.
Candle Range Theory - Higher-Timeframe ScannerThe CRT Range Scanner is a sophisticated trading tool that identifies potential Candle Range Theory (CRT) completions across multiple timeframes. Based on the Inner Circle Trader methodology, this indicator helps traders spot key market structure breaks and range expansions.
Key Features:
🔍 Higher-Timeframe Analysis: Automatically detects CRT patterns on higher timeframes while you trade on lower timeframes
🎯 Bullish & Bearish CRT Signals: Identifies both bullish (range expansion to downside) and bearish (range expansion to upside) completions
⏰ Kill Zone Filtering: Customizable trading sessions to focus only on high-probability market hours
📊 Visual Range Boxes: Clear visual representation of current and previous higher timeframe ranges
🏷️ Smart Labeling: Timeframe-specific labels for easy pattern recognition
How It Works:
Bullish CRT: Occurs when price breaks below previous low during specific session times, indicating potential bullish reversal
Bearish CRT: Occurs when price breaks above previous high during specific session times, indicating potential bearish reversal
The indicator draws colored boxes around the relevant price ranges and provides clear visual cues for pattern recognition
MMM Flipper @MaxMaserati 3.0The MMM Flipper identifies zones where market control shifts between buyers and sellers. It detects aggressive moves that fail, followed by counter-reactions from the opposing side, marking these areas as potential reversal or reaction zones. When the opposing side responds with their own aggression, it marks these areas as potential reversal or reaction zones.
📊 How It Works
Aggressive Movement Detection
Bullish Body Close (BuBC): Price closes above previous high - Aggressive Buyers
Bearish Body Close (BeBC): Price closes/ below previous low - Aggressive Sellers
Failed Aggression Creates Opportunity
When aggression fails to sustain (doesn't fully close beyond the level), it reveals weakness and creates a setup.
Counter-Reaction Marks The Zone (PO4 Block)
When the opposing side responds aggressively, the failed aggression candle becomes a marked zone:
Failed BuBC → BeBC response = Bearish PO4 Block (sellers took control)
Failed BeBC → BuBC response = Bullish PO4 Block (buyers took control)
H1 PO4 view in M5
🎨 What PO4 Blocks Represent
Purple & Cyan boxes mark areas where:
One side showed aggression but failed, and the counterpart responded and took control. Price may reverse, continue, or retest later.
Think of them as: Areas of institutional interest, proven support/resistance zones, or control shift points.
Expander Breaker (DEFAULT)
Requires counter-reaction to fully close beyond the failed candle confirming that price expanded and completely absorb and overtake the opposite side.
Stricter: Both expansion AND complete break required
Fewer but higher probability signals
Only Expander
Creates zones immediately on first counter-reaction
No close requirement needed
More zones, earlier signals
🎯 MMM Swing High/Low (Proprietary Logic)
3-Candle Confirmation System that identifies strong, validated swing points:
MMM Swing High: Confirmed after 3 consecutive BeBC candles (sustained bearish aggression)
MMM Swing Low: Confirmed after 3 consecutive BuBC candles (sustained bullish aggression)
Why 3 candles? Ensures it's not noise—requires sustained directional movement proving true aggressiveness and market control.
CDL/CDS Signals
CDL: Price breaks above MMM Swing High → Bullish control shift
CDS: Price breaks below MMM Swing Low → Bearish control shift
These mark major structural changes in market direction.
USE CASE
PO4 block forms (counter-reaction confirms shift)
Wait for price to return to the zone
Look for rejection or support/resistance
Enter in direction of the counter-reaction
Risk Management:
Use failed aggression candles as stop-loss levels
Zone invalidated if price fully breaks through
Price Behavior:
Immediate: Price respects zone right away
Continuation: Keeps moving in counter-reaction direction
Later Retest: Returns to test zone hours/days later
Market has memory - these zones remain relevant over time.
🔄 Multi-Timeframe Analysis
Two independent timeframes (TF1 & TF2) allow you to:
See higher timeframe structure on lower timeframe charts
Identify confluence zones
Align trades with larger market forces
📝 Summary
The MMM Flipper reveals the battle between buyers and sellers:
One side shows aggression
That aggression fails or succeeds
The counterpart responds with their own aggression
A zone of control/reaction is marked
These zones represent where market dynamics shifted—powerful for identifying reversals, continuations, and key support/resistance. The proprietary MMM Swing logic ensures you're seeing true structural significance, not random noise.
V3 9-20 Smart EMA Cross + RSI + FVG Zones (Instant Signal)V3 9-20 Smart EMA Cross + RSI + FVG Zones (Instant Signal)
Institutional Dominance & Trapped Trader @MaxMaserati 3.0 Institutional Dominance & Trapped Trader Delta Profile @MaxMaserati 3.0
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Overview
The IDT Auction Profile is a professional-grade volume order flow analysis tool that reveals where institutional traders hold Positional Advantage and where retail participants are Trapped. Unlike traditional Volume Profile indicators, the IDT Profile integrates Volume Point Delta (VPD) analysis with advanced pattern recognition to identify the exact price levels where profitable institutional positions create support/resistance, and where losing positions are forced to exit.
This indicator answers the critical questions: Who is in profit? Who is trapped? And where will they defend or exit their positions?
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Core Concept: Dominance vs Trapped Positioning
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Above Current Price (Resistance Zones)
🔴 Aggressive Sellers in Profit - Sold higher, currently winning. Will defend positions or add to winners.
🟥 Trapped Buyers at Loss - Bought higher, currently losing. Must exit at breakeven, creating resistance.
Below Current Price (Support Zones)
🟢 Aggressive Buyers in Profit - Bought lower, currently winning. Will defend positions or add to winners.
🟩 Trapped Sellers at Loss - Sold lower, currently losing. Must cover at breakeven, creating support.
Maximum Confluence Zones
When Dominant (Profitable) and Trapped (Loss) positions align at the same level, you get the strongest support/resistance zones. These appear as:
🟧 Orange Boxes (Above Price) = Aggressive Sellers + Trapped Buyers = STRONGEST RESISTANCE
🟨 Yellow Boxes (Below Price) = Aggressive Buyers + Trapped Sellers = STRONGEST SUPPORT
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VOLUME ANALYSIS
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1. VPD Column (Volume Point Delta)
Net aggressive pressure at each price level (Buying Volume - Selling Volume).
Bullish Delta (Green): Buyers dominated the auction at this level
Bearish Delta (Red): Sellers dominated the auction at this level
Smart Coloring: Automatically highlights institutional patterns (icebergs, absorption, spikes, failed auctions)
2. VPS Column (Volume Point of Sell - ASK Volume)
Aggressive buying volume that "lifted the offer" by hitting ask prices.
Represents participants who paid the ask price to enter long
When price is below this level = These buyers are in profit
When price is above this level = These sellers who got hit are in profit
3. VPB Column (Volume Point of Buy - BID Volume)
Aggressive selling volume that "hit the bid" by taking bid prices.
Represents participants who sold at bid price to enter short
When price is above this level = These sellers are in profit
When price is below this level = These buyers who got hit are in profit
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🧠 ADVANCED INSTITUTIONAL PATTERNS DETECTION
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The indicator uses statistical analysis (standard deviation, moving averages, hit counting) to identify institutional footprints:
Failed Auctions ⚡
"BUYERS TRAPPED" or "SELLERS TRAPPED" labels
High volume entered, but price immediately reversed
Creates extreme concentrations of losing positions
Trading Implication: High-probability reversal zones where trapped participants must exit
Volume Spikes 📈📉
Bright green/red bars in VPD column
Volume exceeds average by 2+ standard deviations
Represents aggressive institutional entry
Trading Implication: Potential trend continuation or setup for failed auction
Absorption Zones 🛡️
Yellow/Orange colored bars
Large passive orders absorbing aggressive volume without price movement
Indicates accumulation (bullish) or distribution (bearish)
Trading Implication: Institutional positioning before major moves
Iceberg Orders 🧊
Cyan colored bars with high hit counts
Same price level shows repeated volume without clearing
Reveals hidden institutional limit orders split into small pieces
Trading Implication: Strong liquidity magnets, price often returns here
Volume Exhaustion 💜
Purple colored bars
Sharp volume drop (50%+) after spike
Momentum exhausted, participants depleted
Trading Implication: Potential reversal or consolidation ahead
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Colors bars based on detected patterns vs simple red/green
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Yellow = Bullish battles won
Orange = Bearish battles won
Cyan = Iceberg orders
Purple = Large passive orders
Bright Green = Buying spikes
Bright Red = Selling spikes
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Confluence Scoring ⭐
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Each price level receives 1-5 stars based on:
Volume spike presence (+2 stars)
Absorption pattern (+1 star)
Large passive orders (+1 star)
Proximity to Value Area (+1 star)
Iceberg detection (+2 stars)
Failed auction (+2 stars)
Minimum Signal Strength filter lets you show only levels with ★3+ confluence for highest-quality signals.
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📍 Value Area Analysis
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VAH (Value Area High) - Blue Line
Top of the 70% volume acceptance zone. Price at VAH often rejects downward.
VAL (Value Area Low) - Red Line
Bottom of the 70% volume acceptance zone. Price at VAL often bounces upward.
Trading Applications:
Price outside Value Area → Mean reversion opportunity
Price breaks VA with volume → Trend continuation
Price oscillates within VA → Range-bound, fade extremes
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EXPECTED PORICE BEHAVIOR AT KEY LEVELS
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⚠️ IMPORTANT: These are observed behavioral patterns for educational purposes and backtesting research. Always validate with 250-500+ backtest trades before risking capital. Use this indicator to enhance your existing strategy, not as a standalone system.
1. POC Box Zones (Highest Statistical Relevance)
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🟨 Yellow Boxes (Below Current Price)
Expected Behavior:
Price approaching from above typically encounters buying pressure
Both profitable institutional buyers and trapped short sellers create demand
Common reaction: Price slows, consolidates, or bounces
Failed bounces often lead to rapid breakdown (trapped buyers capitulate)
What Often Happens:
Initial dip into zone → Weak bounce attempt
Second test → Stronger bounce (trapped sellers covering + buyers defending)
Break below → Quick acceleration as both groups exit
Backtesting Focus:
Measure bounce success rate at ★3+ vs ★4-5 zones
Track how often price returns after initial rejection
Compare behavior during trending vs ranging markets
🟧 Orange Boxes (Above Current Price)
Expected Behavior:
Price rallying into zone typically encounters selling pressure
Both profitable institutional sellers and trapped long buyers create supply
Common reaction: Price stalls, consolidates, or rejects
What Often Happens:
Initial push into zone → Weak rejection
Second test → Stronger rejection (trapped buyers exiting + sellers defending)
Break above → Quick acceleration as resistance becomes support
Backtesting Focus:
Measure rejection success rate by confluence score
Track false breakouts vs genuine breakouts
Identify market conditions that favor breakouts vs reversals
2. Failed Auction Zones
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"SELLERS TRAPPED" Labels (Below Price)
Expected Behavior:
High-volume selling that immediately reversed = maximum trapped short positions
When price returns to this level, trapped sellers face pressure to cover
Typical pattern: Price approaches → Initial hesitation → Sharp bounce
Common Price Action:
First retest: Quick spike through level then immediate recovery
Subsequent retests: Stronger bounces as fewer trapped sellers remain
Level becomes support after trapped positions cleared
Backtesting Focus:
Success rate of bounces on first vs second retest
Time decay: Does signal strength diminish after X bars?
Volume characteristics during successful bounces
"BUYERS TRAPPED" Labels (Above Price)
Expected Behavior:
High-volume buying that immediately failed = maximum trapped long positions
Price returning forces trapped buyers to exit at breakeven
Typical pattern: Price approaches → Distribution → Rejection
Common Price Action:
First retest: Shallow penetration then swift rejection
Multiple retests: Weaker rallies as trapped positions cleared
Level becomes resistance until breakout occurs
Backtesting Focus:
How many retests before level breaks?
Volume profile changes on each successive test
Correlation with broader market direction
3. Value Area Dynamics
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Price Outside Value Area (VAH/VAL)
Expected Behavior:
Price beyond 70% volume zone = statistical outlier
Two outcomes: Mean reversion OR trend continuation
Key differentiator: Presence of confluence zones
Mean Reversion Pattern (No Strong Confluence):
Price extends 1-2% beyond VA → Typically reverts toward POC
Weak volume on extension → Higher probability of reversal
Price oscillates back into value area over several bars
Breakout Pattern (With ★4+ Confluence):
Price breaks VA with institutional patterns → Often continues
Strong volume + confluence = New value area forming
Old VA becomes reference point for pullbacks
Backtesting Focus:
Success rate of fades based on distance from VA
Confluence requirements for successful breakouts
Time of day / session impact on VA behavior
4. Iceberg Order Behavior
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Cyan Bars with High Hit Counts
Expected Behavior:
Repeated volume at same level = Large hidden order absorbing
Price typically "tests" iceberg multiple times before resolution
Two outcomes: Absorption complete (break) OR rejection (bounce)
Absorption Phase:
Price approaches → Slows near iceberg → Minimal movement
Volume increases but price range contracts
Acts as temporary support/resistance
Resolution Phase:
Iceberg filled → Sudden acceleration through level
Iceberg defended → Sharp rejection away from level
Post-resolution: Level often becomes support/resistance flip
Backtesting Focus:
Average number of tests before resolution
Volume characteristics when iceberg breaks vs holds
Timeframe impact on iceberg effectiveness
5. Volume Spike Patterns
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Bright Green/Red Bars (Institutional Aggression)
Expected Behavior:
Extreme delta spikes indicate institutional entry
Two scenarios: Continuation (spike in trend direction) OR Exhaustion (spike against trend)
Trend Continuation Spikes:
Spike + ★4+ confluence + aligned with trend = Often continues
Price may consolidate briefly then resume direction
These levels become support/resistance on pullbacks
Exhaustion Spikes:
Spike against trend + followed by reversal = Failed auction forming
High probability of "TRAPPED" label appearing
Often marks short-term extremes
Backtesting Focus:
Distinguish continuation vs exhaustion spikes
Success rate based on trend alignment
Time holding before reversal occurs
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💡 Best Practices
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Start with defaults (200 lookback, 60 rows, ★3 confluence, Classic colors, Smart Coloring ON)
Focus on POC boxes first - These are your highest-probability zones
Combine with price action - Use the profile to explain WHY support/resistance exists
Watch for alignment - Yellow/Orange boxes (both participant types) = strongest levels
Respect failed auctions - "TRAPPED" labels are extreme reversal setups
Use Value Area for context - Price outside VA = opportunity for mean reversion
Trust confluence scores - ★4-5 signals are institutional-grade setups
Adjust timeframe settings - Lower lookback for scalping, higher for position trading
🔧 Technical Notes
Calculation: Enhanced delta using OHLC and volume with wick ratio analysis
Updates: Real-time on every bar close
Performance: Optimized for up to 500 bars lookback and 250 price rows
Compatibility: Works on all symbols and timeframes
Indicator Unique Value
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Unlike standard Volume Profile indicators that only show where volume occurred,
the IDT Auction Profile:
✅ Separates bid vs ask volume to reveal true order flow
✅ Identifies who is profitable vs who is trapped at each level
✅ Detects institutional patterns (icebergs, absorption, failed auctions)
✅ Calculates confluence scores combining multiple factors
✅ Provides clear POC boxes showing exact institutional positioning
✅ Maps positional advantage rather than just volume density
This transforms Volume Profile from a historical volume chart into a strategic positioning map showing institutional dominance and trapped participants.
How to Integrate with Your Strategy
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✅ Proper Uses:
Entry refinement within your existing setups
Intelligent stop placement beyond institutional levels
Objective profit targets at next confluence zones
Trade filtering (only take setups at ★4+ zones)
Understanding market positioning before entry
❌ What It Cannot Do:
Predict direction with certainty
Replace risk management
Account for news/external events
Guarantee profitability
Work in all market conditions
Development Path (12-16 Weeks)
Weeks 1-2: Observation Only
Watch price behavior at key levels
Document patterns without trading
Weeks 3-8: Paper Trading
Simulate trades, track all metrics
Minimum 100 paper trades
Weeks 9-16: Small Size Testing
Minimal capital, real market conditions
Continue tracking, refine rules
After Proven Edge: Scale Position Sizing
Critical Disclaimers
⚠️ Past volume ≠ Future price action
⚠️ Institutional positions change rapidly - these are static snapshots
⚠️ No indicator works 100% - risk management is mandatory
⚠️ Market conditions change - adapt your approach
⚠️ Backtest with YOUR style, YOUR timeframe, YOUR risk tolerance
The indicator reveals WHERE institutions are positioned and HOW they might behave. YOU decide IF, WHEN, and HOW to trade that information.
Not financial advice. For educational and research purposes only.






















