Opening Power Bar Strategy (Trade Your Edge)💎 GENERAL OVERVIEW:
The Opening Power Bar Strategy indicator identifies high-momentum “Power Bars” during the first 60 minutes of the New York session and generates Long/Short signals using levels from the pre-market session. The indicator plots Stop-Loss and three Take-Profit levels, manages dynamic trailing stop-loss logic (optional), displays pre-market levels, and supports alerts.
This indicator was developed by Flux Charts in collaboration with Steven Adams (Trade Your Edge).
🔹What is the purpose of the Opening Power Bar Strategy?:
The purpose of the Opening Power Bar Strategy is to trade the most active and meaningful part of the trading day, the opening move. It’s designed to take advantage of the volume and volatility that happens right after the market opens, when traders react to overnight news and pre-market movement. The indicator helps identify when that early move has real strength by looking for a large, decisive candle (a Power Bar) forming around key pre-market levels. Once it detects one, it builds a full trade plan automatically with entry, stop-loss, and take-profits.
🔹Why are signals only during the first 60 minutes?:
Most of the day’s total trading volume happens within the first 60 minutes after the market opens. This period usually sets the high or low of the day and defines the bias: whether the market will trend or stay in a range. After this first hour, volume and volatility typically decrease, and price movement becomes less consistent.
🔹What’s the theory behind the Opening Power Bar Strategy?:
The Opening Power Bar Strategy is built on a simple principle: the first hour after the market open sets the tone for the rest of the day. This period consistently shows the highest trading volume, as traders react to overnight news, economic data releases, pre-market movements, etc.
These early reactions often establish the day’s high/low, revealing where buyers or sellers are strongest. When a large, decisive candle (a Power Bar) forms during this time near the pre-market high or low, it confirms that one side is taking control. The pre-market high and low define the range that institutions and short-term traders had already reacted to before the market open. Thus, when a Power Bar forms near one of these levels during the first hour, it often marks the start of a breakout or rejection that shapes the rest of the session.
🎯 OPENING POWER BAR STRATEGY FEATURES:
The Opening Power Bar Strategy indicator includes 5 main features:
Power Bars
Pre-Market High / Low / Mid Levels
Long / Short Signals + Risk Management
Simple Moving Average (SMA)
Alerts
1️⃣ Power Bars:
🔹What are Power Bars?:
Power Bars are large, high-momentum candles that show strength in one direction of the market. They form when a candle’s body (the distance between open and close) dominates most of the candle’s total range (the distance between high and low), meaning price moved strongly in one direction with little to no pullback. To qualify, the candle must also be large relative to nearby candles. This size difference confirms that the candle is a true burst of momentum. In short, Power Bars reveal where real strength has just entered the market and where momentum is most likely to continue.
🔹How to interpret and use Power Bars:
When a Power Bar forms, it signals that price just made a strong directional move with little to no pullback. Traders can use these bars to identify momentum shifts and potential trade setups during the opening session.
A bullish Power Bar means buyers controlled the entire candle, often marking the start of upward momentum. A bearish Power Bar means sellers were in control the entire candle, often signaling the start of downwards momentum. In the Opening Power Bar Strategy, these candles are only used for signals when they appear within the pre-market high and low range. Their location relative to the pre-market midline determines direction bias:
Bullish Power Bars forming near the pre-market low can signal potential long opportunities.
Bearish Power Bars forming near the pre-market high can signal potential short opportunities.
🔹How are Power Bars identified?:
Power Bars are detected and confirmed only after the candle closes, ensuring that the full candlestick body and range can be measured. The indicator does not repaint or change past bars. Once a Power Bar is confirmed, it stays fixed on the chart. Power Bars can be detected on any timeframe or symbol that produces standard candlestick data. However, since the Opening Power Bar Strategy focuses on the first 60 minutes of the trading session, they’re most meaningful on lower intraday timeframes such as 1-minute to 5-minute charts.
The indicator identifies Power Bars using two user-defined inputs: Sensitivity and Body %.
🔹Sensitivity:
The Sensitivity setting determines how large a candle’s body must be relative to nearby candles. It uses the Average True Range (ATR) to compare the current candle’s size with recent candles, and the Sensitivity value acts as a multiplier of that ATR. A higher Sensitivity value means the candle must be much larger than recent candles to qualify, so fewer Power Bars will form. A lower value makes the filter less strict, allowing more candles to qualify.
🔹Body %:
The Body % setting controls what percentage of the candle’s total range must be body rather than Wick. A higher value requires the body to take up more of the candle’s total range, so fewer candles pass the filter. A lower value allows candles with more wick to qualify, so more Power Bars will form.
Body % Example:
If Body % is set to 50, the candle body must cover at least half of the candle’s total range. For example, if a candle’s high is $11, its low is $10, its open is $10.20, and its close is $10.80, then the total range is $1 ($11 - $10) and the body is $0.60 ($10.80 - $10.20). Body % = (Body / Total Range) * 100 = (0.60 ÷ 1.00 × 100) = 60%. Since 60% is greater than the input of 50%, this candle passes the Body % criteria.
Once a candlestick closes and it meets both the Sensitivity and Body % requirements, it will be plotted in a different color, using barcolor() function. Users can adjust the bullish/bearish colors of Power Bars by adjusting the ‘Candle Coloring’ setting. The Power Bar candle coloring is purely visual and does not affect signal logic or strategy calculations.
🔹Do Power Bars form outside the first 60 minutes?:
Power Bars can technically form at any time of day, but the Opening Power Bar Strategy only uses those formed between 9:30 AM and 10:30 AM ET for trade signals.
2️⃣ Pre-Market Levels
The indicator tracks pre-market price action from 4:10 AM EST until 9:29 AM EST to determine the session’s High and Low. When pre-market ends, both levels are drawn and continuously projected to the right throughout the regular session. A midline is calculated as the midpoint between those levels and is used to determine bullish or bearish bias at the open. This midline is calculated in the indicator’s background and not visually plotted.
Long signals require price to be positioned below the midline before breaking upward, and Short signals require price to be positioned above the midline before breaking downward.
Users can enable retest labels, which appear if price touches the pre-market low, and closes above it, or if price touches the pre-market high, and closes below it. Users can also enable/disable the pre-market levels. If disabled, the pre-market high and pre-market low levels will not be displayed.
3️⃣Long/Short Signals:
Long and Short signals only trigger during the first hour of the New York trading session, between 9:30 AM and 10:30 AM EST. These signals form between the Pre-Market Low (PML) and Pre-Market High (PMH).
▫️ A Long entry requires:
1) A bullish power bar forms
1.a) The candle’s low is < the 50% area or Midpoint of the PML/PMH range
1.b) The candle closes above the PML, but below the PMH
2) If this candle occurs between 09:30 AM and 10:30 AM, a long signal will appear.
▫️ A Short Entry requires:
1) A bearish power bar forms
1a) The candle’s high is > the 50% area or Midpoint of the PML/PMH range
1b) The candle closes below the PMH, but above the PML
2) If this candle occurs between 09:30 AM and 10:30 AM, a short signal will appear.
Only one trade can be active at a time. Users can enable or disable Long Signals and Short Signals independently. Entry markers appear directly on the chart at confirmation.
When a signal is plotted on the Power Bar’s candle close, the indicator automatically builds a rule-based trade structure and plots the following information:
Stop-Loss (SL)
Take-Profit 1 (TP 1)
Take-Profit 2 (TP 2)
Take-Profit 3 (TP 3)
For Long signals, the SL is placed at the low of the bullish Power Bar and TP 1 is placed at the PMH. The distances for TP 2 and TP 3 are then measured using the move from the entry price to TP 1. That same distance is added once above TP 1 to set TP 2, and added again above TP 2 to set TP 3.
For Short signals, the SL is placed at the high of the bearish Power Bar, and TP 1 is placed at the PML. The distances for TP 2 and TP 3 are then measured using the absolute value of the move from the entry price to TP 1. That same distance is subtracted once below TP 1 to set TP 2, and subtracted again below TP 2 to set TP 3.
🔹Trailing Stop-Loss Feature:
When the Trailing Stop-Loss setting is enabled, the Stop-Loss (SL) automatically adjusts as price reaches take-profit levels. This feature helps secure profits while keeping the trade logic completely rule-based and non-discretionary.
Here’s exactly how it works step-by-step:
▫️ Initial Stop-Loss placement:
For a Long trade, the initial SL is set at the low of the Power Bar that triggered the entry.
For a Short trade, the initial SL is set at the high of the Power Bar that triggered the entry.
This level stays fixed until one of the Take-Profit targets is reached.
▫️ After TP 1 is hit:
The SL automatically moves to the entry price (breakeven).
This eliminates all downside risk on the trade.
▫️ After TP2 is hit:
The SL automatically moves to TP 1
This locks in a partial profit while allowing the trade to continue toward TP 3.
▫️ Final exit condition:
The trade is considered complete once either the trailing Stop-Loss or TP 3 is reached.
4️⃣Simple Moving Average (SMA)
In addition to the core trade logic, the indicator includes an optional Simple Moving Average (SMA) that provides extra confirmation and context for interpreting Power Bar signals. The SMA is not related to any of the signal generation logic. It does not influence when or where Power Bars or trade signals appear. Instead, it serves as a contextual confirmation tool and should be used as an additional way to interpret the strength and quality of a setup once a signal is triggered.
There are a few ways the SMA can be used for extra context with the Opening Power Bar Strategy:
▫️ #1 Directional Confirmation:
The SMA is mainly used as a confirmation tool for countertrend Power Bar setups. It helps traders identify when a strong reversal may be developing against the prior trend.
When the SMA is sloping downward but a bullish Power Bar closes above it, that can signal a potential shift from bearish to bullish momentum.
When the SMA is sloping upward but a bearish Power Bar closes below it, that can indicate a possible transition from bullish to bearish conditions.
▫️ #2 Timing Entries
When a large Power Bar prints a signal far away from the SMA, it often indicates that price has moved quickly and temporarily extended away from its average level. In these cases, the SMA can be used as a pullback area where price may retrace before resuming its move. Waiting for this pullback can often lead to a better risk-to-reward trade setup.
For example, in the chart below, a strong bullish Power Bar formed and triggered a Long signal while closing well above the SMA. Entering immediately after the signal would have produced a 0.22 risk-to-reward to TP 1. However, waiting for price to retrace back toward the SMA before entering would have resulted in a much stronger 2.46 risk-to-reward ratio.
The SMA provides a simple way to identify areas for safer pullback entries when a Power Bar signal forms too far from its average level. This helps traders maintain consistency with their risk-to-reward targets and align entries with their trading plan.
▫️ #3 Risk/Trade Management:
During active trades, the SMA can also be used to gauge the healthiness of a trend.
If price continues to respect the SMA after entry, it supports holding the position toward later Take-Profit levels. Additionally, the SMA can highlight areas where traders may consider adding to existing positions if price respects it.
If price closes strongly back through the SMA in the opposite direction, traders may use that as an early exit or a signal that momentum has shifted.
▫️ Optional and Visual Only:
The SMA is an optional visual overlay that can be turned on or off in the indicator’s settings. It is purely there for traders who want an added layer of confirmation and structure when evaluating setups from the Opening Power Bar Strategy.
Users can customize the length of the SMA and the color within the settings.
📢 Alerts:
The indicator supports alerts, so you never miss a key market move. You can choose to receive alerts for each of the following conditions:
Long Signal
Short Signal
TP 1 (Take-Profit 1)
TP 2 (Take-Profit 2)
TP 3 (Take-Profit 3)
SL (Stop-Loss)
Pre-Market Low Retest
Pre-Market High Retest
🚩UNIQUENESS:
This indicator automates a structured opening-range strategy that traders typically manage manually each morning. It identifies valid Power Bars only when they occur inside the pre-market high/low range, confirms direction using pre-market midline context, and automatically builds risk targets using the pre-market range itself. Once a valid trigger occurs during the defined trade window, the indicator immediately generates a complete trade idea (entry/SL/TP 1-3) with built-in trailing logic and alerts.
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Blaster FX ICTBlaster FX ICT
A professional ICT (Inner Circle Trader) based indicator designed to highlight institutional timing, key trading sessions, and the first Fair Value Gap during the New York session.
Features:
Kill Zones (New York Time):
Asia Kill Zone (20:00 – 00:00)
London Kill Zone (02:00 – 05:00)
New York Kill Zone (08:30 – 11:00)
Zones reset daily based on the ICT trading day (6:00 PM NY)
Key Levels:
Previous Day High (PDH)
Previous Day Low (PDL)
Important Opens:
8:30 AM New York Open
00:00 Midnight Open
Fair Value Gap (FVG):
Plots only the first FVG formed during the New York session after 9:30
Clear distinction between bullish and bearish FVGs
Purpose:
Improve entry timing during the New York session
Focus on the first institutional opportunity of the day
Reduce chart clutter and enhance price clarity
Disclaimer:
This indicator is for educational and analytical purposes only and does not constitute financial advice.
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SIGNAL simpleThis tool displays trendlines that simply show singal buyer or seller strength based on a combined set of MA and EMA lines
Composite Trend IndicatorsTrend recognition: Based on ZigZag (depth/deviation/backtracking adjustable) annotation HH/HL/LH/LL, draw high and low point lines and labels, and selectable up/down trend coloring and BOS dot hints.
Moving average group: Optional display of 21/55/89/200 EMA, distinguished by different colors.
Support and Resistance: The second segment ZigZag generates horizontal lines or boxes, which can be extended and have quantity limits; diagonal lines and SR lines can be drawn, and labeled HH/HL/LH/LL.
Trend bar: Adaptive moving average (based on efficiency ratio), coloring the K-line to show short-term bullish and bearish momentum.
Divergence Detection: Finds regular/hidden divergences for multiple indicators such as MACD/Hist/RSI/CCI/MOM/OBV/VWMACD/CMF/MFI, draws lines, and can display indicator abbreviations/counts.
JAM ALGO Scalping IntradayTrend & Momentum Indicator
SuperTREX is a trend-following trading indicator designed to identify BUY and SELL opportunities by combining RSI momentum, ATR-based SuperTrend logic, and an optional EMA trend filter.
The indicator focuses on clarity and stability, providing clean signals, visual trade zones, and a simple performance overview directly on the chart.
Key Features
Trend Detection
SuperTrend-style logic based on ATR volatility
Visual trend line with optional background coloring
Momentum Confirmation
RSI crossovers to detect momentum shifts
Helps filter low-quality or late entries
Optional EMA Filter
Trade in the direction of the broader trend
Can be enabled or disabled by the user
Flexible Trade Modes
LONG only
SHORT only
BOTH (default)
Visual Trade Management
Automatic Take Profit and Stop Loss zones
ATR-based or Percentage-based
TP / SL boxes projected forward from each entry
JAM ALGO Scalping Intraday - Fully customizable colors, opacity, and borders
Statistics Dashboard
Total number of trades
Wins and losses
Win rate
Average R per trade
The dashboard updates in real time and is fully customizable.
Alerts
BUY alerts
SELL alerts
Alerts are triggered only when conditions are met and do not repaint.
Reliability
No repainting
No security() calls
No lookahead bias
Pine Script v6 compatible
Designed for intraday and swing trading
Disclaimer
This indicator is a technical analysis tool, not financial advice.
Always apply proper risk management and confirm signals with market context.
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Batik Lite BATIK INDICATOR LITE — the Syndicate’s silent signal for clean, high-probability zones. No noise. No drama. Just zones.
What is BATIK?
BATIK stands for:
Balance • Accuracy • Timing • Intelligent • Konsistent
It’s a proprietary zone concept designed to highlight areas where price is most likely to react, reverse, or continue after confirmation — so you can wait for the retest and move like a professional, not a chaser.
What this Lite version does
Marks BATIK B (Buy Zone) & BATIK S (Sell Zone) after confirmation
Draws a clean zone box based on the key candle and extends it up to 55 bars
Keeps your chart clean: only 10 previous zones + 1 current zone
Built for fast reading and sniper-style planning
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Recommended Timeframe
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Alpha Options System# Apex Options Sniper - Advanced Multi-Signal Day Trading System
## 🎯 Overview
**Apex Options Sniper** is a professional-grade, multi-signal trading indicator specifically engineered for high-probability day trading of weekly options. This comprehensive system combines 10+ technical indicators into a sophisticated scoring algorithm that identifies optimal entry points with institutional-level precision.
Perfect for traders of SPY, QQQ, and high-volume stocks, this indicator eliminates guesswork by providing clear BUY CALLS and BUY PUTS signals based on multiple technical confluences.
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## 🚀 Key Features
### **Multi-Signal Confluence Engine**
- **10+ Technical Indicators** working in harmony
- **Weighted Scoring System** (0-30+ points) for signal strength
- **Real-time Signal Classification**: Strong vs Moderate signals
- **False Signal Reduction** through multi-confirmation requirements
### **Advanced Momentum Analysis**
- ✅ RSI with Divergence Detection (bullish & bearish)
- ✅ Stochastic Oscillator (oversold/overbought + crossovers)
- ✅ MACD with crossover and momentum confirmation
- ✅ Automatic divergence spotting for reversal trades
### **Sophisticated Trend Detection**
- ✅ Triple EMA System (9/21/50) with alignment scoring
- ✅ SuperTrend Indicator with trend flip alerts
- ✅ VWAP for institutional price levels
- ✅ Multi-timeframe trend confirmation
### **Professional Volume Analysis**
- ✅ Volume Spike Detection (vs 20-period average)
- ✅ OBV (On-Balance Volume) with divergence detection
- ✅ Order Flow Analysis (buy vs sell pressure)
- ✅ Relative volume ratio display
### **Advanced Pattern Recognition**
- ✅ Bollinger Band Squeeze detection (volatility expansion)
- ✅ BB breakout signals (major move initiation)
- ✅ Automatic Support & Resistance levels (pivot-based)
- ✅ Price reaction scoring at key levels
### **Built-in Risk Management**
- ✅ ATR-based Stop Loss calculations
- ✅ Customizable Risk:Reward ratios
- ✅ Position sizing recommendations
- ✅ Real-time profit target calculations
### **Comprehensive Visual Dashboard**
- ✅ Live scoring breakdown for all indicators
- ✅ Individual signal strength display
- ✅ Bull vs Bear score comparison
- ✅ Color-coded signal status
- ✅ Risk management metrics
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## 📊 How It Works
### **Scoring System**
The indicator assigns points based on technical conditions:
| **Category** | **Max Points** | **Conditions** |
|-------------|---------------|----------------|
| Momentum (RSI/Stoch) | 8 | Oversold/overbought + divergences |
| MACD | 4 | Crossovers + momentum direction |
| Trend (EMAs) | 6 | EMA alignment + SuperTrend |
| Volume | 4 | Spikes + OBV divergences |
| Order Flow | 2 | Buy/sell pressure imbalance |
| Bollinger Bands | 2 | Squeeze + breakouts |
| Support/Resistance | 2 | Price at key levels |
| VWAP | 1 | Above/below institutional level |
### **Signal Thresholds**
- **🚀 STRONG CALLS**: Bull score ≥6, Net score ≥4
- **📈 CALLS**: Bull score ≥4, Net score ≥2
- **🔥 STRONG PUTS**: Bear score ≥6, Net score ≤-4
- **📉 PUTS**: Bear score ≥4, Net score ≤-2
### **Multi-Timeframe Filter**
Optional higher timeframe confirmation reduces false signals by ensuring the broader trend supports your trade direction.
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## 🎮 How to Use
### **Installation**
1. Open TradingView Pine Editor
2. Paste the complete indicator code
3. Click "Add to Chart"
4. Customize settings to your preference
### **Recommended Settings**
**For SPY/QQQ Day Trading:**
- Timeframe: 1-minute or 5-minute
- Strong Signal Threshold: 6
- Moderate Signal Threshold: 4
- Multi-timeframe Confluence: ON
**For Individual Stocks:**
- Timeframe: 5-minute or 15-minute
- Increase SuperTrend multiplier to 3.5-4.0
- Enable all advanced features
**For Scalping:**
- Timeframe: 1-minute
- Use STRONG signals only (6+)
- Tight stop loss (1.0-1.5 ATR multiplier)
### **Best Trading Times**
- **9:30-11:00 AM EST** - Highest volume, strongest signals
- **2:00-4:00 PM EST** - Afternoon momentum plays
- Avoid 11:30 AM-1:30 PM EST (lunch chop)
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## 📈 Signal Interpretation
### **What You'll See on Chart:**
**Visual Signals:**
- 🟢 **Green Triangle (CALLS)**: Bullish entry point
- 🟢 **Large Green Triangle (STRONG CALLS)**: High-confidence bullish entry
- 🔴 **Red Triangle (PUTS)**: Bearish entry point
- 🔴 **Large Red Triangle (STRONG PUTS)**: High-confidence bearish entry
- 💎 **Small Diamonds**: RSI/OBV divergences (reversal warning)
**Dashboard Information:**
- Individual indicator values and signals
- Real-time score breakdown
- Bull/Bear score totals
- ATR stop loss levels
### **Entry Rules:**
✅ **High Probability Trades (Take These):**
- Strong signal (6+ score)
- 3+ indicators confirming
- Volume spike present
- SuperTrend aligned
- Higher timeframe confirms
⚠️ **Moderate Trades (Smaller Position):**
- Moderate signal (4-5 score)
- 2+ indicators confirming
- Normal volume
- Mixed trend signals
❌ **Avoid These:**
- Conflicting signals (Bull score ≈ Bear score)
- Low volume
- During major news events
- Bollinger squeeze without breakout direction
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## 🛡️ Risk Management Guide
### **Position Sizing:**
- **Strong Signals (6+)**: 3-5% of portfolio
- **Moderate Signals (4-5)**: 2-3% of portfolio
- **Low Conviction**: 1-2% or skip
### **Stop Loss Strategy:**
- Use ATR-based stops (displayed in dashboard)
- Default: 1.5x ATR from entry
- Weekly options: 30-50% premium loss maximum
- Never hold through stop loss hoping for recovery
### **Profit Targets:**
- **Quick Scalps**: 25-50% gain (15-30 min)
- **Day Trades**: 50-100% gain (same day exit)
- **Swing**: 100-200% gain (1-2 days max for weeklies)
- **Take partial profits** at first target, let rest run
### **Time Decay Management (Weekly Options):**
- Monday-Wednesday: Hold overnight acceptable on strong signals
- Thursday: Close by EOD unless very strong conviction
- Friday: Avoid holding overnight, theta decay accelerates
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## 🔔 Alert Configuration
### **Recommended Alerts:**
**Essential Alerts:**
1. 🚀 Strong Buy Calls
2. 🔥 Strong Buy Puts
**Advanced Alerts:**
3. 💎 RSI Bullish Divergence
4. ⚠️ RSI Bearish Divergence
5. 🔶 Bollinger Band Squeeze
6. ✅ SuperTrend Bull Flip
7. ❌ SuperTrend Bear Flip
**Alert Setup:**
- Set frequency: "Once Per Bar Close"
- Enable for all devices
- Use webhook for automation (optional)
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## 💡 Pro Trading Tips
### **Maximize Win Rate:**
1. **Wait for confluence** - Best trades have 3+ indicators aligned
2. **Respect the dashboard** - Check WHY it's signaling (which indicators)
3. **Volume is king** - Signals with volume spikes are significantly more reliable
4. **Use BB Squeeze** - When squeeze + signal = explosive directional move
5. **SuperTrend flips** - Major trend change confirmations, very powerful
6. **Watch for divergences** - Diamond markers = hidden reversal opportunities
### **Common Mistakes to Avoid:**
❌ Trading every signal (be selective)
❌ Ignoring volume (volume confirms everything)
❌ Fighting the higher timeframe trend
❌ Oversizing positions on moderate signals
❌ Holding weekly options too long (theta decay)
❌ Trading during lunch hour (11:30-1:30 EST)
### **Advanced Techniques:**
- **Divergence + Support/Resistance** = Highest probability reversals
- **BB Squeeze + EMA alignment** = Explosive trend continuations
- **SuperTrend flip + Volume spike** = Major trend change entries
- **Multiple timeframe analysis** - Check 5m signal on 1m chart for precision entries
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## 📊 Indicator Components Explained
### **RSI (Relative Strength Index)**
- Measures momentum and overbought/oversold conditions
- Divergences signal potential reversals before they happen
- Score: 2-3 points for extremes and divergences
### **Stochastic Oscillator**
- Confirms momentum extremes
- Crossovers provide entry timing
- Score: 1-2 points
### **MACD (Moving Average Convergence Divergence)**
- Trend following momentum indicator
- Crossovers signal momentum shifts
- Score: 1-3 points based on signal strength
### **EMA System (9/21/50)**
- Dynamic support and resistance
- Alignment shows trend strength
- Price position relative to EMAs scores 1-2 points
### **SuperTrend**
- Volatility-based trend indicator
- Reduces whipsaws in choppy conditions
- Trend flips are major signals (2 points)
### **Bollinger Bands**
- Volatility measurement
- Squeeze = calm before the storm
- Breakouts = directional move initiation (2 points)
### **Volume Analysis**
- Confirms price movement legitimacy
- Spikes validate signals (2 points)
- OBV divergences predict reversals (2 points)
### **Order Flow**
- Buy vs sell pressure measurement
- Institutional footprint detection
- Score: 2 points for strong imbalances
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## 🎓 Learning Path
### **Beginner (Week 1-2):**
- Use STRONG signals only
- Focus on high-volume stocks (SPY/QQQ)
- Trade only first hour of market
- Use paper trading first
### **Intermediate (Week 3-4):**
- Add moderate signals to your arsenal
- Learn to read the dashboard
- Understand why each signal triggers
- Start combining with support/resistance
### **Advanced (Month 2+):**
- Use divergence signals
- Trade BB squeeze breakouts
- Optimize settings for your style
- Develop your own confluence rules
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## ⚙️ Customization Guide
### **Adjustable Parameters:**
**Momentum Settings:**
- RSI Length (default: 14)
- RSI Oversold/Overbought levels (30/70)
- Stochastic Length (14)
**Trend Settings:**
- EMA periods (9/21/50)
- SuperTrend ATR Length (10)
- SuperTrend Multiplier (3.0)
**Volume Settings:**
- Volume MA Length (20)
- Volume Spike Threshold (1.5x)
**Advanced Settings:**
- Bollinger Band Length (20)
- BB Standard Deviation (2.0)
- Pivot Lookback (10)
**Signal Thresholds:**
- Strong Signal Score (default: 6)
- Moderate Signal Score (default: 4)
**Risk Management:**
- ATR Length (14)
- Stop Loss Multiplier (1.5)
- Risk:Reward Ratio (2.0)
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## 📈 Performance Optimization
### **For Volatile Markets (VIX > 25):**
- Increase SuperTrend multiplier to 4.0
- Raise signal thresholds (+1 point)
- Tighten stop losses (1.0-1.2 ATR)
### **For Ranging Markets:**
- Focus on RSI extremes and divergences
- Use BB squeeze signals
- Ignore moderate signals
- Wait for support/resistance confirmation
### **For Trending Markets:**
- Follow SuperTrend direction religiously
- Use EMA alignment signals
- Allow wider stops (2.0 ATR)
- Take partial profits, let winners run
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## 🔍 Troubleshooting
**Too Many Signals:**
- Increase signal thresholds to 7/5
- Enable multi-timeframe filter
- Trade only STRONG signals
**Missing Signals:**
- Decrease thresholds to 5/3
- Disable multi-timeframe filter
- Check that all features are enabled
**Whipsaw in Choppy Markets:**
- Increase SuperTrend multiplier
- Require volume spike confirmation
- Avoid trading 11:30 AM-1:30 PM EST
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## 🏆 Best Practices
✅ **Always check:**
1. Dashboard shows why signal triggered
2. Volume confirms the move
3. Not during news events
4. Adequate time until expiration
✅ **Risk Management:**
1. Never risk more than 2% per trade
2. Use stops religiously
3. Take profits at targets
4. Don't revenge trade
✅ **Journal Your Trades:**
1. Entry price and signal strength
2. Which indicators triggered
3. Exit price and profit/loss
4. What worked and what didn't
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## 📞 Support & Updates
This indicator is designed to evolve with market conditions. Recommended to:
- Review settings monthly
- Backtest on your favorite instruments
- Adjust thresholds based on your risk tolerance
- Keep a trading journal to track performance
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## ⚠️ Disclaimer
This indicator is a tool for technical analysis and should not be used as the sole basis for trading decisions. Options trading involves substantial risk and is not suitable for all investors. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always:
- Do your own research and due diligence
- Never invest more than you can afford to lose
- Consider consulting with a financial advisor
- Practice with paper trading before using real money
- Understand options Greeks (Delta, Theta, Gamma, Vega)
- Be aware of earnings dates and major news events
**No indicator is 100% accurate. Use proper risk management and trade responsibly.**
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## 📊 Version History
**v1.0 - Initial Release**
- Multi-signal confluence system
- 10+ technical indicators
- Advanced dashboard
- ATR-based risk management
- Comprehensive alert system
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## 🎯 Final Thoughts
**Apex Options Sniper** transforms complex technical analysis into clear, actionable signals. By combining multiple proven indicators with sophisticated scoring logic, it helps traders identify high-probability setups while managing risk effectively.
**Success Keys:**
- Quality over quantity (be selective)
- Risk management is everything
- Volume confirms the signal
- Confluence increases probability
- Discipline beats emotion
**Trade smart. Trade with confidence. Trade with Apex Options Sniper.**
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*For questions, suggestions, or to share your success stories, please comment below or send a message.*
**Happy Trading! 🚀📈**
Aurum Shadow LevelsDynamic institutional levels that combine order blocks, liquidity voids, and fair value gaps with a real volume filter. They update in real time and highlight the zones where large players accumulate or distribute without retail noticing.
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Niveles institucionales dinámicos que combinan order blocks, liquidity voids y fair value gaps con un filtro de volumen real. Se actualizan en tiempo real y marcan las zonas donde los grandes jugadores acumulan o distribuyen sin que el retail lo note.
Shadow Momentum EngineA proprietary oscillator that detects hidden divergences and momentum shifts before they appear on traditional indicators. Ideal for early entries in trends and for avoiding false breakout traps.
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Un oscilador propietario que detecta divergencias ocultas y cambios de momentum antes de que aparezcan en los indicadores tradicionales. Perfecto para entradas tempranas en tendencias y para evitar trampas de falso breakout.
The Navigator Fortress (ORB M15 + H4 Filter)The Navigator Fortress is a high-probability execution engine designed specifically for the EUR/USD New York open. It utilizes a professional maritime approach to trading, moving away from retail "breakout" guessing and focusing on institutional trend alignment and volatility-based risk management.
The script automates the Opening Range Breakout (ORB) logic, but with a rigorous multi-timeframe "Compass" to filter out low-quality signals and "market noise".
🛡️ Core Pillars of the Script
The H4 Compass (Trend Alignment): The script pulls 4-hour EMA data to ensure you are only trading in the direction of the macro-trend.
Longs: Only authorized if the H4 10 EMA is above the H4 50 EMA and price is trading above both.
Shorts: Only authorized if the H4 10 EMA is below the H4 50 EMA and price is trading below both.
The Jaws: If price is oscillating between the EMAs, the script identifies this as "The Fog" (No-Trade Zone) and suppresses alerts.
The M15 Harbor (Automatic Range Mapping): The script automatically identifies and plots the high and low of the first 15 minutes of the New York session (8:30 AM – 8:45 AM CST).
The 90-Minute Window: Strictly calibrated for the highest volume period. The "Session Gates" close at 10:00 AM CST to prevent overtrading during the mid-day liquidity drop.
The Moat (Volatility-Based Risk): When a "Beam" (alert) fires, the script calculates a dynamic Stop Loss based on 2.0x ATR. This places your exit point beyond normal market noise, protecting you from standard "stop-hunts."
⚓ How to Execute
Alignment: Check the top-right Dashboard. Only look for trades if the Compass is "Bullish" or "Bearish."
The Beam: Wait for a candle to close outside the M15 Harbor lines.
The Entry: Upon a valid close and trend alignment, the script fires a "Beam" alert.
Risk Management: Follow the alert’s specific "Moat" price for your Stop Loss and risk no more than 1% of your account capital.
Technical Specifications
Asset: Optimized for EUR/USD.
Timeframe: M1, M5, or M15 for execution.
Timezone: Hardcoded for America/Chicago (CST) to handle Daylight Savings automatically.
Indicators Used: H4 10/50 EMA, 15-minute Opening Range, 14-period ATR.
[TA] Range Regime# Range Regime – Candle Range Monitor (RR)
## Short Description
Tracks current candle range vs historical average, flags range spikes, and labels volatility regime (LOW / NORMAL / HIGH) at a glance.
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## What It Does
Range Regime (RR) is a volatility/range monitoring indicator designed to help you quickly understand whether the market is *quiet, normal, or expanding* on the current timeframe.
It calculates:
* Current Range
* Either Candle Range (High–Low) *or* True Range (TR)
* Average Range over a lookback window (optionally smoothed)
* Max / Min / Mid range levels over the same lookback
* Spike detection
* Marks candles where current range is ≥ (Spike Threshold × Average)
* Regime state
* Compares the current range vs a longer Baseline Average
* Labels LOW / NORMAL / HIGH volatility regime in a small table
It also shows a compact stats table with points and ticks (based on `syminfo.mintick`) so you can think in the units you actually trade.
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## Why It’s Helpful
This tool is useful because range expansion and compression often determine:
* Whether a setup is worth taking right now
* Whether your stops/targets are realistic for the session
* Whether you should size down (high regime) or avoid forcing trades (low regime)
* When the market is shifting from chop → impulse (spikes) or impulse → stall (compression)
In practice, RR helps you answer:
* “Is volatility expanding or contracting?”
* “Is this move unusually large relative to recent history?”
* “Are we in a high-vol environment where risk needs to change?”
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## How To Use It
1. Add to chart (it plots in its own pane).
2. Choose your Range Mode :
* Candle (H–L) : pure bar range (great for clean range monitoring)
* True Range (TR) : includes gaps (better for overnight / news / gap-prone markets)
3. Set Lookback (N) :
* Typical: 20–100
* Smaller = more reactive, larger = more stable
4. Optionally enable Smooth the Average :
* Helps reduce noise and false “spike” triggers
5. Adjust Spike Threshold (× Avg) :
* Common values:
* 1.3–1.6 = more frequent spike flags
* 1.8–2.5 = only “real” expansions get flagged
6. Set Baseline Length (Regime) :
* Typical: 150–300
* This is your “background volatility context”
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## How To Read The Plots
* Current Range (columns): what the market just “spent” in range.
* Avg: normal range for this timeframe.
* Max / Min: extremes over the lookback window.
* Mid: midpoint between Max and Min (quick “center” reference).
* Spike Line (× Avg): the threshold for a “spike.”
* Background highlight: appears when the current candle qualifies as a spike.
* Regime table (top-left):
* HIGH when current range > 1.25× baseline average
* LOW when current range < 0.75× baseline average
* Otherwise NORMAL
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## Practical Trading Uses (Examples)
* Risk calibration: If regime is HIGH , consider wider stops / smaller size.
* Trade selection: Avoid mean-reversion scalps when spikes are frequent (momentum environment).
* Session context: Spot when market transitions from tight range (LOW) into expansion (spike + HIGH).
* Instrument comparison: Great for comparing how “active” ES vs NQ vs CL is *on the same timeframe*.
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## Suggested Defaults
* Lookback (N): 50
* Range Mode: True Range (TR) for gap-prone markets; Candle (H–L) for cleaner intraday bars
* Smoothing: On, length 10
* Spike Threshold: 1.5×
* Baseline Length: 200
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## Notes / Limitations
* This is not a buy/sell signal . It’s a volatility/range context tool .
* Results depend on timeframe. A spike on 1m means something very different than a spike on 1h.
* “Ticks” display uses the symbol’s `mintick` and will be most meaningful on instruments with standardized tick sizes (futures, many FX pairs, etc.).
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## Invite-Only / Access Copy
This script is published as “Invite-Only.”
If you’ve been granted access, it will appear under Indicators → Invite-only scripts on TradingView.
If you don’t see it, you likely haven’t been added yet—request access from the publisher.
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Absorption DetectorSource: Prof Michael G.
Credit: GreatestUsername for the coding & implementation.
Zones of Support and Resistance can feel like drawing boxes on the chart. This indicator to help spot areas of possible reversal. It uses Volume Confirmation and Body-to-Wick Ratio to do this and defined as:
1. Volume Confirmation
High Volume: A candle that absorbs sitting limit orders is often accompanied with higher than average volume. The indicator define this type of candle if it has a volume is greater than 250%/350% of the average volume over the last 10 candles.
2. Body-to-Wick Ratio
Body vs. Wick: A candle with a small body and large wicks can indicate higher probability of reversal. You can define an absorption candle if the body of the candle is less than 50% of the total range (high-low).
These settings are also customizable to your own desired settings and should be used as a visual aid.
Prop-Firm Ready 2% Drawdown Double-Digit PF 72% AccuracyPerformance snapshot (Strategy Tester):
• ~72% win rate
• Double-digit profit factor (11+)
• ~1.39% maximum drawdown
• 36 trades over a multi-month window
• 1-contract baseline (scalable)
This system was engineered specifically to solve the hardest problem in trading:
high return with institutional-grade drawdown control.
Prop-firm ready by design:
• Drawdown remains well below common prop-firm limits
• No martingale, no grid, no averaging down
• Controlled trade frequency with asymmetric risk/reward
• Capital efficiency prioritized over trade count
What this is:
A turnkey, all-factor trading system that integrates trend, momentum, volatility, and structural confirmation into a single execution framework. Independent engines operate in parallel to capture non-correlated opportunity while the core system maintains directional exposure.
What this is not:
• Not curve-fit
• Not over-leveraged
• Not dependent on winning every trade
The objective is simple:
extract maximum capital growth per unit of drawdown.
This script is published for full performance transparency.
Source code and inputs are protected.
Additional system details and updates:
www.empireostrading.com
New Rate - PREMIUM v2New Rate - PREMIUM v2
New Rate - PREMIUM v2 is an intraday Opening Range Breakout (ORB) strategy built around a strict one-trade-per-day execution model.
The strategy defines a price range using the first N candles of a user-defined session, freezes the High/Low at the close of candle N, and places OCO stop orders exactly at those levels. The first breakout fills, the opposite order is canceled, and no further trades are allowed until the next trading day.
This script is published for educational and research purposes, with documented mechanics and backtest settings to support transparency and reproducibility.
How the strategy works
Session range construction
The user selects a minutes-based timeframe, a session start time, and the number of candles N. During the session window, the strategy tracks the highest High and lowest Low formed by the first N candles. These candles are visually highlighted on the chart.
Range freeze
When candle N closes, the range is locked. Horizontal High/Low lines are drawn and extended forward. An optional 50% midpoint can be displayed for reference.
OCO breakout execution
Immediately after the range is frozen, the strategy places:
A buy stop at the frozen High
A sell stop at the frozen Low
Orders are linked using OCO (One-Cancels-Other) logic. When one side fills, the opposite order is automatically canceled.
Exit management
Two exit frameworks are available:
Tick-based exits: stop-loss and take-profit are fixed distances in ticks from entry.
Risk/Reward exits: optional stop at the opposite side of the range, with TP calculated as RR × risk.
Both modes can display SL/TP boxes projected forward for visual review.
Daily execution lock
After the first filled trade of the day, the strategy blocks any new entries until the next daily reset. This enforces strict discipline and prevents over-trading.
Visual features
Configurable High/Low lines and labels (color, style, width, alignment)
Optional midpoint (50%) line
Session background highlight with adjustable opacity
Optional SL/TP boxes with configurable colors, borders, and projection length
Weekday filter (trade only selected days)
Settings used for the published backtest (replication)
The performance screenshots included with this publication were generated using the following configuration:
Market & chart
Symbol: FX:XAUUSD
Timeframe: 15 minutes
Session & range
Session start: as configured on chart (exchange time)
Range candles (N): 1
Auto range end: enabled (TF × N)
Line extension: 20 bars
Exits
Exit mode: SL/TP by ticks
Stop-loss: 1500 ticks
Take-profit: 2000 ticks
Weekdays
Monday to Friday enabled
Strategy Properties (TradingView settings)
Initial capital: 1,000 USD
Commission: 0.1 (as set in Strategy Properties)
Slippage: 1 tick
Users should adjust commission, slippage, and position sizing to match their own broker and execution conditions.
Backtest context and limitations
This strategy uses stop orders that may fill intrabar depending on TradingView’s execution model.
Results vary by symbol, timeframe, session selection, and trading costs.
Past performance does not guarantee future results.
This script is not financial advice.
Originality and usefulness
While opening-range breakouts are a known concept, this strategy’s implementation focuses on:
Exact range-freeze timing: orders are armed precisely at the close of the N-th candle.
True OCO + hard daily lock: one-and-done execution enforced at the engine level.
Dual exit framework: fixed-tick and RR exits analyzed with the same SL/TP visual logic.
Operational safeguards: weekday filters and drawing limits designed for stable long-term backtesting.
FluxMA ProFluxMA Pro
FluxMA Pro is an intraday trend-following strategy based on moving-average cross signals , with built-in execution filters (time window + weekdays), direction control, and an optional strict one-trade-per-day rule.
The system enters when price crosses the selected moving average, and manages risk using fixed SL/TP in ticks . For clarity and auditing, it plots the MA and draws risk (SL) / reward (TP) zones on the chart.
This script is published for educational and research purposes , with documented mechanics and replication settings to support transparency and reproducibility.
How the strategy works
Signal engine (MA cross)
A base Moving Average (MA) is computed from a selectable price source.
A Long signal triggers when price crosses above the MA.
A Short signal triggers when price crosses below the MA.
Execution filters
Time filter : trades only inside the configured window (supports overnight windows correctly).
Weekday filter : enable/disable trading by day (Mon–Sun).
Direction filter : run Long only , Short only , or Both .
One trade per day (optional) : if enabled, once a trade is placed, no new trades are allowed until the next daily reset.
Risk management (ticks)
Stop-loss and take-profit are set using fixed distances in ticks from entry.
Orders are placed with a stop and a limit exit to keep execution auditable.
Visual audit layer
Plots the Moving Average on the chart.
Draws SL/TP zones as boxes that extend while the position is open.
Adds entry labels (“buy” / “sell”) for quick review in replays and optimizations.
Visual features
MA plot with selectable MA type (SMA/EMA/WMA/RMA) and length.
Risk/Reward boxes projected from entry (SL zone + TP zone).
Entry labels with configurable styling (label/flag) and colors.
Settings used for the published backtest (replication)
The performance screenshots included with this publication were generated using the following configuration:
Market & chart
Symbol : XAUUSD (FXCM feed)
Timeframe : 15 minutes
Date range : 02 Jan 2025 → 07 Nov 2025
Inputs (Strategy settings)
Source : Close
MA type : SMA
MA length : 10
Stop Loss : 1400 ticks
Take Profit : 2000 ticks
Time filter : enabled — 06:00 to 22:15 (exchange time)
Weekday filter : enabled — Monday to Sunday enabled
Direction : Long only
One trade per day : enabled
TradingView Strategy Properties used
Initial capital : 1,000 USD
Commission : 0.2 (as set in Strategy Properties)
Slippage : 1 tick
Backtest snapshot (as shown)
Net Profit : +727.41 USD (+72.74%)
Max Drawdown : 200.25 USD (12.71%)
Total Trades : 218
Win Rate : 52.29% (114 / 218)
Profit Factor : 1.485
Backtest context and limitations
Stop/limit fills may occur intrabar depending on TradingView’s execution model and bar magnifier assumptions.
Results vary by symbol, timeframe, broker feed, spreads, commissions, slippage, and session selection.
Past performance does not guarantee future results.
This script is not financial advice.
Originality and usefulness
While MA-cross strategies are a known concept, FluxMA Pro focuses on an execution-grade implementation designed for testing and disciplined deployment:
Execution guardrails : optional one-trade-per-day lock + direction filter to prevent over-trading and strategy drift.
Session handling done properly : time windows support overnight logic (no “broken window” edge cases).
MA modularity : SMA/EMA/WMA/RMA selection enables controlled experiments without rewriting logic.
Auditable visuals : SL/TP zones and labels allow fast review of behavior during replays, optimization, and multi-asset scans.
Bull/Bear vs Base vs Index (% Change Spread)Visualizes the performance gap ("Beta Decay") between 3x Leveraged ETFs (SOXL/SOXS) and their underlying sector (SOXX), relative to the S&P 500 (SPY).
This indicator is designed for traders who trade leveraged products (like SOXL/SOXS, TQQQ/SQQQ) and need to see true relative strength beyond simple price action.
It calculates the percentage change over a user-defined lookback period for four instruments:
Base (1x): The sector benchmark (Default: SOXX).
Bull (3x): The leveraged long ETF (Default: SOXL).
Bear (-3x): The leveraged inverse ETF (Default: SOXS).
Index: The broad market zero-line (Default: SPY).
It then plots the Spread to reveal the health of the trend:
Bull Spread (Green Line): Bull % - Base %
Bear Spread (Red Line): Bear % - Base %
Base vs Index (Filled Area): Base % - SPY %
🧠 The Logic: Why Use Spreads?
In a perfectly efficient trending market, a 3x Bull ETF should move exactly 300% of the underlying asset. However, in choppy or volatile markets, volatility decay (beta slippage) causes leveraged ETFs to underperform mathematically.
Positive Spread: The leveraged ETF is successfully capturing momentum (The "Sweet Spot").
Negative Spread: The leveraged ETF is suffering from drag or the underlying asset is chopping.
📈 Recommended Trading Plan
Note: This indicator works best as a filter for entry conditions, not a standalone signal. Always use proper risk management.
Strategy A: The "Clean Trend" (Momentum)
Goal: Enter a 3x position only when volatility drag is minimal.
1. Bull Signal:
Condition 1: The Base vs Index (Area) is Green (Sector is outperforming SPY).
Condition 2: The Bull Spread (Green Line) is Positive (> 0).
Why: This confirms the sector is strong AND the 3x ETF is amplifying that move efficiently without decay eating the profits.
2. Bear Signal:
Condition 1: The Base vs Index (Area) is Red (Sector is lagging SPY).
Condition 2: The Bear Spread (Red Line) is Positive (> 0).
Why: This confirms the sector is crashing and the Bear ETF is successfully capturing the downside momentum.
Strategy B: The "Decay Avoidance" (Cash is King)
Goal: Avoid leveraged funds during chop.
Condition: If BOTH the Bull Spread and Bear Spread are Negative (< 0) (below the zero line).
Action: Stay in Cash or trade the 1x underlying (SOXX) only.
Why: When both spreads are negative, it mathematically proves that the market is too choppy for leverage. Both the Long and Short leveraged funds are losing value relative to the underlying asset.
Features:
Pine Script® v6: Updated for the latest engine performance and visuals.
Dashboard Table: Real-time percentage spreads displayed directly on the chart (customizable position).
Fully Customizable: Works on any sector (e.g., set inputs to QQQ/TQQQ/SQQQ for Tech).
Disclaimer:
Trading leveraged ETFs involves significant risk. This script is for educational purposes only.
RiskyInvesting Algo v1.0.0 - BasicA multi‑layer trend‑following and momentum‑confirmation system designed around dual adaptive baselines, and smart candle‑strength filtering. This indicator blends volatility‑based trailing logic with macro trend bias tools (EMA + SMMA) to identify clean directional flips and filter out weak signals.
This indicator uses 5 parameters to determine the trend direction.
Disclaimer:
- Please use this in conjunction with other tools and confirmations. Labels are not meant to be used as financial advice.
Core features include:
- Two Adaptive Trailing Baselines: ATR‑adjusted equations (Parameter 1 & 2) that flip direction based on baseline breaks.
- Directional Shift Detection: Buy markers on bullish dual‑baseline flip; sell markers on bearish dual‑baseline flip.
- Trend Bias Filtering: Uses EMA vs SMMA relationship to color signals and provide market bias context.
- Candle Strength Filter: Ensures signals only trigger on meaningful momentum candles relative to ATR.
- Clean Visual Display: Auto‑coloring buy/sell labels, baseline plots, and signal triangles.
🟩/🟥 = Strong Directional Bias
🟦/🟧 = Neutral Directional Bias
Built for traders who want a structured trend‑flip system that avoids noise, highlights strong directional moments, and maintains visual clarity even on volatile intraday charts.
