Smart Money IndicatorSmart Money Indicator
Overview:
The "Smart Money Indicator" is a custom Pine Script indicator designed to help traders identify potential instances of "smart money" or institutional activity in the financial markets. The concept of "smart money" suggests that institutional investors or sophisticated market participants may have an edge due to their access to resources, information, and analytical tools.
Indicator Features:
Volume Moving Average: The indicator calculates a simple moving average (SMA) of the trading volume over a specified length (default is 20 bars). This moving average serves as a baseline for evaluating current trading volume.
Smart Money Signals: The indicator plots green triangles below the price bars when the current trading volume is significantly higher (50% above) than the moving average. This is intended to highlight potential instances of "smart money" activity.
Dumb Money Signals: Conversely, the indicator plots red triangles above the price bars when the current trading volume is significantly lower (50% below) than the moving average. This is meant to indicate potential "dumb money" activity.
How to Use:
Traders can use this indicator to identify potential shifts in market sentiment driven by institutional activity. When the green "Smart Money" triangles appear, it may suggest increased institutional interest or significant trading volume, potentially signaling a noteworthy market event. Conversely, red "Dumb Money" triangles may indicate periods of reduced institutional activity.
Disclaimer:
It's important to note that this indicator is a simplified representation of the concept of "smart money" and should be used in conjunction with other technical and fundamental analysis tools. Trading decisions should not be based solely on this indicator, and thorough research and due diligence are essential before making trading or investment decisions.
Customization:
Traders can customize the indicator by adjusting the length of the volume moving average to match their trading preferences and strategies. Experimentation and fine-tuning may be necessary to optimize its performance for specific markets and timeframes.
Patrones de gráficos
ICT HTF FVGs (fadi)ICT HTF FVGs displays the higher timeframe FVGs on current chart. This allows the trader to easily visualize the higher timeframe FVGs without having to mark them manually and see when price reaches point of interest for possible reversals or reaction.
This indicator attempts to provide as much flexibility possible by being able to define the following:
Higher Timeframe Settings
Timeframe to monitor
Bullish FVG color for this timeframe
Bearish FVG color for this timeframe
Maximum number of FVGs to display for this timeframe
Distance from current bar. This prevents overcrowding of FVGs
Hide Lower Timeframes from current chart. If this option is turned off, 5m timeframe FVGs will be displayed on an hourly chart as an example.
Show Border for the FVGs. Border color is derived from the FVG color
Show Mitigated FVG on the chart. The labels are removed to prevent the labels from overlapping with the candles on the chart/
Show C.E. Draws a line at the middle point of the FVG. This is usually an area of interest.
Show Label Shows the label with label color, background color, and label size.
Super SMA 5 8 13This indicator is based on the 5 8 13 simple moving average strategy of strategist Selçuk Gönençler. The indicator shows buy and sell signals when favorable conditions occur.
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Above 5-8-13 - Confirmed hold/buy
5 below (8-13 above) - Be careful, lose weight but don't run away.
Below 5-8 (above 13) - Risk has begun. Don't be stubborn. 13 is your last castle.
5-8-13 below. Don't fight! Wait until it rises above 5-8 again.
Buy/Sell BoxThis indicator tries to identify the points where the price exceeds or falls below a rectangle based on the opening and closing prices of the previous period, the creation of the boxes occurs when a doji is detected therefore it will calculate the coordinates of the rectangle that will be drawn around it, therefore the indicator offers buy or sell signals based on this logic. Specifically, the buy signal is generated if the closing price is above the top of the rectangle and satisfies some previous price conditions while the sell signal is generated if the closing price is below the bottom of the rectangle and satisfies some conditions of previous prices within a further threshold based on the Ema 150.
Lines are then drawn on the graph to visually display the extreme price levels, which can be useful for any confirmation of buy and sell signals, Stop Loss and Take Profit, Trend Filter (to visually understand if the trend is bullish or bearish)
A potentially effective trading strategy could involve identifying buy and sell signals near the extreme price level lines drawn by the indicator. This approach can be used to try to improve the accuracy of your trading signals and make more informed decisions. For example:
When you receive a buy or sell signal based on the dojis and rectangles generated by the indicator, check whether the price is also near one of the extreme price level lines. If you are receiving a buy signal and notice that the current price is near a low of the lower level line, this may further confirm the buying opportunity, as the price is near a significant resistance level. On the contrary, if the sell signal was close to a maximum price level it could confirm an excellent short entry.
It is also possible to use the boxes as reference points to set the stop loss and take profit levels. If you are entering a buy position, you might consider setting your stop loss just below an upper line of the last box. Additionally, you may want to set your take profit near a higher price level if you are looking to maximize profits. This will help manage risks and protect your capital.
7 consecutive closes above/below the 5-periodThis script looks for 7 consecutive closes above/below the 5-period SMA. The indicator is inspired by legendary trader Linda Raschke's work.
First are the two models for which the indicator was created, both inspired by Raschke:
1) Persistency of trend / Extended run setup.
Around 10-12 times per year we get a persistency of trend in instruments in general.
After 7 consecutive closes above/below the 5-period as price pulls back we can look to enter in the direction of the main trend as it moves up/down above/below 5 ma again. You should use price action trading to pinpoint the entries. Now try to hold this as long as possible. Way longer than you can percieve or think is possible. Up to 24-28 periods is what we are looking for in these cases.
2) Normal usage.
When the trend is not persistent, it is possible to use this as an oscillating signal, for a shorter term trade, where we can look for a short or long term reversal setup in price action.
3) I also use it at as a learning to see the swing trades clearer. You can also use it as a visual aid for developing new variances of the classic swing trading setup.
Read and listen to Linda Raschkes work to learn more.
Bollinger Bands & Fibonacci StrategyThe Bollinger Bands & Fibonacci Strategy is a powerful technical analysis trading strategy designed to identify potential entry and exit points in financial markets. This strategy combines two widely used indicators, Bollinger Bands and Fibonacci retracement levels, to assist traders in making informed trading decisions.
Key Features:
Bollinger Bands: This strategy utilizes Bollinger Bands, a volatility-based indicator that consists of an upper band, a lower band, and a middle (basis) line. Bollinger Bands help traders visualize price volatility and potential reversal points.
Fibonacci Retracement Levels: Fibonacci retracement levels are essential tools for identifying potential support and resistance levels in price charts. This strategy incorporates Fibonacci retracement levels, including the 0% and 100% levels, to aid in pinpointing key price levels.
Long and Short Signals: The strategy generates long (buy) and short (sell) signals based on specific conditions derived from Bollinger Bands and Fibonacci levels. Long signals are generated when price crosses above the upper Bollinger Band and when the price is above the Fibonacci low level. Short signals are generated when price crosses below the lower Bollinger Band and when the price is below the Fibonacci high level.
Position Management: To prevent multiple concurrent positions of the same type (long or short), the strategy employs position management logic. It tracks open positions and ensures that only one position type is active at a time.
Exit Conditions: The strategy includes customizable exit conditions to manage and close open positions. Traders can fine-tune exit criteria to align with their risk management and profit-taking strategies.
User-Friendly: This strategy script is user-friendly and can be easily integrated into the TradingView platform, allowing traders to apply it to various financial instruments and timeframes.
Usage:
Traders and investors can apply the Bollinger Bands & Fibonacci Strategy to a wide range of financial markets, including stocks, forex, commodities, and cryptocurrencies. It can be adapted to different timeframes to suit various trading styles, from day trading to swing trading.
Disclaimer:
Trading carries inherent risks, and this strategy is no exception. It is essential to use proper risk management techniques, including stop-loss orders, and thoroughly backtest the strategy on historical data before implementing it in live trading.
The Bollinger Bands & Fibonacci Strategy is a valuable tool for technical traders seeking well-defined entry and exit points based on robust indicators. It can serve as a foundation for traders to build and customize their trading strategies according to their individual preferences and risk tolerance.
Feel free to customize this description to add any additional details or specifications unique to your strategy. When publishing your strategy on a trading platform like TradingView, a clear and informative description can help potential users understand and use your strategy effectively.
Southern Star Shadows with AlertThe "Southern Star Shadows with Alert" indicator in Pine Script is designed to identify and visually represent a specific candlestick pattern known as the "Southern Star Shadows" pattern on a TradingView chart. This pattern can provide traders with potential signals for both bullish and bearish market conditions.
Here's a short description of how the indicator works:
Pattern Identification: The indicator scans price data to identify the conditions that constitute a "Southern Star Shadows" pattern. It checks for a combination of factors, including the relationship between the current and previous candle's high, low, open, and close prices.
Signal Generation: The indicator assigns a signal based on the identified pattern. It generates a "1" for a bullish signal and "-1" for a bearish signal. If the pattern conditions are not met, it assigns a "0," indicating no clear signal.
Visualization: The indicator visually represents the signals by coloring the price bars. Bullish signals are typically colored in blue, while bearish signals are colored in red.
Triangle Plots: Additionally, the indicator plots small triangle shapes above the respective candles to highlight where the pattern occurred. Green triangles are used for bullish signals, and red triangles are used for bearish signals.
Alerts: Traders can set up alerts based on the indicator. When the pattern is detected and a signal is generated, the indicator sends an alert message, providing traders with a timely notification of potential trading opportunities.
Overall, the "Southern Star Shadows with Alert" indicator helps traders identify and react to potential trend reversal or continuation opportunities in the market by recognizing specific candlestick patterns and providing visual and alert-based signals.
Encapsulation BoxThe “Encapsulation Box” indicator is designed to locate areas of the chart where the highs and lows of candlesticks are “embedded” or enclosed within the body of a previous candlestick. This setup indicates a significant contraction in the market and can provide important trading signals. Here's how it works in more detail:
Detecting contraction: The indicator looks for situations where the price range of the candles is very narrow, i.e. when subsequent candles have highs and lows that are contained within the range of a previous candle. This condition indicates a contraction in the market before a possible directional move.
When a contraction is detected, the indicator draws a rectangle around the area where the highs and lows of the candles are embedded. The rectangle has its upper vertex corresponding to the maximum of the candles involved and its lower vertex corresponding to the minimum. The width of the rectangle is defined by can be customized by the user.
A key feature of this indicator is the horizontal line drawn outside the rectangle. This line is positioned in the middle of the rectangle and represents 50% of the range of the rectangle itself. This line acts as a significant support or resistance level depending on the direction the contraction breaks.
The indicator can generate buy or sell signals when a break in the rectangle or horizontal line occurs. For example, if the price breaks above the rectangle and the horizontal line, it could generate a buy signal, indicating a possible uptrend. Conversely, if the price breaks below the rectangle and the horizontal line, it could generate a sell signal, indicating a possible downtrend.
Psychological Support/Resistence [BigBeluga]The Psychological Support/Resistance indicator aims to provide the user with hypothetical support and resistance zones that are likely to provoke a strong reaction in price, either in both directions, providing good bouncing zones or significant movements once those levels are breached.
🔶 CALCULATION
The script takes into consideration the total number of sequential candles moving in the same direction, as determined by the user's settings. When this sequence is identified, a level is created.
A level is considered broken when the candle's close is above the top/bottom of the level.
Users have the option to select the width of the area based on the Average (AVG), Open, or Close.
AVG will provide the average width of the level of the area.
Close will offer a broader range to work with.
Open will provide a very narrow area.
🔶 METHODOLOGY
The idea behind these areas is that the price will be more likely to produce either a substantial move in the ongoing direction or, when breached, a strong price reaction.
The more the support level is touched or tested, the more likely it is to break.
The longer it has been since its creation and the less it has been tested, the more likely it is to offer strong support or resistance.
Wicks starting to close above the level will indicate a potential breakout to the upside or downside if a candle manages to close above it.
🔶 INPUTS
Users have the option to determine the number of sequential candles.
Users also have the option to decide how many zones to display on the chart.
Color changes are possible.
The possibility to show volume on the creation of the zone is included."
Contraction Box & Doji LinesContraction & Doji Lines indicator is designed to identify and visualize potential support and resistance levels on a price chart. It does this by detecting doji candlestick patterns and drawing horizontal lines from the middle of the doji bodies to the right. Additionally, it also highlights price contraction zones with colored boxes.
The indicator first identifies doji candlestick patterns that it suggests indecision in the market, a horizontal line and these horizontal lines can act as potential support or resistance levels. Traders can observe price reactions around these lines. If the price approaches a line and bounces off it, it may indicate a significant level in the market.
In addition to doji lines, this indicator also highlights price contraction zones. When a contraction zone is detected, a colored box is drawn to highlight this zone. The box extends from the fifth bar ago (left side) to the current bar (right side), with the highest high and lowest low of the identified zone. The color and width of this box can be customized using the "Box Line Border Color," "Box Background Color," and "Box Width" parameters.
A possible strategy could be can use the doji lines as potential support and resistance levels to make trading decisions. For example, if the price breaks above a doji line and holds, it may indicate a bullish signal.
The colored boxes highlight areas of price contraction, which often precede significant price movements. Traders can use these zones to anticipate potential breakouts or breakdowns.
For example, you might enter a long (buy) position if it anticipate a breakout from a contraction zone with a target price set above the breakout level. Conversely, you might enter a short (sell) position if they anticipate a breakdown from a contraction zone with a target price set below the breakdown level.
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Green curry paste: 70 grams
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Coconut milk (thick): 250 milliliters
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Sliced eggplant: 100 grams
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Dev's PDH PDL super strategyHave plotted Previous day High, previous day low, previous day close and previous day open. Moreover Previous month High and low are plotted. Background changes are made as per this concept: when the current day's price is above PDL and below PDH, a green background when the current price is above both PDL and PDH, and a red background when the current day's price is below both PDL and PDH.
Current day High and low are plotted as white lines, which are dynamic and change once new high or low forms.
PERFECT ENGULFING Candlestick Patterns by AnmolWill add some more patterns and conditions in it in future, for now its for detecting PERFECT Engulfings only.
Use these Engulfing to take a trade when it get detected on support/resistance
CVD-PIN Short QQQ该指标捕捉短期订单流的变化，用以衡量市场当前的状态是否进入高潮（即尾声）。
一般用于短期下跌趋势是否终结的判断。
该指标只适用于小级别K线5min-4Hour，一般用于辅助日线指标观察市场状态而并非用于合约交易虽然有一定点位的提示作用。
使用规则：
1.只适用于头部交易量的标的。例如BTC、ETH， 山寨建议单日交易量4000WU以上的标的，否则会误报，或者频繁提示。
2.选择观察的交易对对象时，需选择成交量最大的对象,才能保证提示的有效性。（成交量与稳定性正相关）
例如稳定性：BTC-USDT OKX SPOT< BTC-USDT BINANCE SPOT<BTC-USDT-perp。
3.存量博弈市场因为可能存在以获取流动性为目的的波动，所以存量博弈市场可能有效性更好一些。（指标会因为流动性被清算而出现提示）。
4.该指标只能用于大级别和大成交量的标的，其余一切标的，不适用！目前主要用于加密货币，美股、A股某一些股票出现过较为准确的提示，但在作者确认之前不建议贸然使用。
5.更多的是对短期底部的揭示，存量市场对短期顶部有一定的揭示作用，但不明确。
6.在之前提示的时间框架之内（5MIN-4hour），越大级别的提示稳定性（短期立即翻转的可能性越高。）
7.存在级别扩散，例如5MIN提示后，价格继续下跌扩散到15min 30min 1Hour。短期交易需要带好止损。建议一般使用1hour级别作为提示。
8.具体应用：作者一般出现1hour提示后短线仓位买入现货，待小幅反弹后卖出，一般有几百刀/BTC的收益。
9.市场越活跃可期待收益越高。但短线始终只是一种短线交易，建议使用作者的另外一个长线指标进行现货交易。
10.盘整区间使用较好。如遇级别扩散，需带好止损。
不建议合约或杠杆交易。
图表：
11.短期如果因为大幅上涨出现小时级别的提示，可能是短期的顶部。
以23.8.29日-9.01日画门行情为例：
CVD-pin QQQ该指标捕捉订单流的变化，用以衡量市场当前的状态是否进入高潮（即尾声）。主要用于捕捉是否进入下跌尾声（短期或大周期的底部）
使用规则：
1.需使用在头部成交量的标的。现货维持在日交易量4000WU以下的标的不适用。建议仅用于BTC。
2.选择观察的交易对对象时，需选择成交量最大的对象,才能保证提示的有效性。（成交量与稳定性正相关）
例如稳定性：BTC-USDT OKX SPOT< BTC-USDT BINANCE SPOT<BTC-USDT-perp。
3.该指标仅限用于日线或8小时以上的图表。
4.当出现提示时，例如在一个大的下跌周期中，日线出现提示考虑已经短期到达底部附近。但并不意味着趋势的终结。可能在这个位置继续盘整后下跌，或者反弹后下跌。
5.底部附近并不意味着点位的准确性，在高度波动的市场，这个幅度甚至可能高达10%。所以并不适用于合约交易。
6.存量博弈市场因为可能存在以获取流动性为目的的波动，所以存量博弈市场可能有效性更好一些。（指标会因为流动性被清算而出现提示）。
7.该指标只能用于大级别和大成交量的标的，其余一切标的，不适用！
8.更多的是对底部的揭示，存量市场对顶部有一定的揭示作用，但不明确。
9.如果在长期底部，突然的上涨过程中特别是第一个K线出现提示，一般认为是启动信号！
综上适合用于现货抄底BTC等头部资产的辅助观察，同时用指标提示克服内心的恐惧（如果存在）。
*使用PINE-4语言编写，后续可能会进行更新为PINE-5。
以Coinbase BTCUSD交易对为例：
21.11 - 22.11 （69000-FTX暴雷 15500）
20.3.12-21.5.19
Engulfing and emaThis is a Pine Script script that helps you see the Engulfing Candlestick and Inside Bar (Boring Candle) candle patterns on the TradingView chart, as well as drawing two Exponential Moving Averages (EMA). Here's a simple explanation:
1. **Candle Pattern**:
- This script identifies the Engulfing Candlestick pattern, which indicates potential changes to the price. If this pattern is detected, the script will show a green (for buy) or red (for sell) arrow above or below that candle.
- The script also identifies the Inside Bar (Boring Candle), which indicates the period area in the market. This candle will be the color you choose (default is orange).
2. **Moving Average (EMA)**:
- This script also plots two Exponential Moving Averages (EMA) on the chart. EMA is a tool that helps you see price trends more clearly.
3. **Risk Management**:
- This script calculates the Stop Loss (SL) and Take Profit (TP) levels for each Engulfing pattern. This helps you manage your trading risks.
- Labels are displayed on the charts for SL and TP, so you know where to place them.
With the help of this script, you can easily identify important patterns in the market and manage your risks better. Make sure to choose a demo account before using it in real trading.
ABC on Recursive Zigzag [Trendoscope]There are several implementations of ABC pattern in tradingview and pine script. However, we have made this indicator to provide users additional quantifiable information along with flexibility to experiment and develop their own strategy based on the patterns.
🎲 Highlights of this indicator over other ABC implementations are:
Implementation is based on recursive multi level zigzag allows bigger as well as smaller patterns to be identified
Allows users to set their trading rules with respect to entry, target and stop ratios, experiment and build their own strategy based on the ABC pattern.
Back test summary including win ratio and risk reward will help users understand the profitability based on different settings being used.
🎲 Concept of ABC Pattern
The ABC pattern, also known as the "Corrective Wave" or "Zigzag Pattern," is a fundamental concept in Elliott Wave Theory, which is widely used in technical analysis to identify and predict price movements in financial markets.
The ABC pattern is a three-wave corrective pattern that typically occurs within the context of a larger impulse or trending wave. It consists of two smaller waves in the opposite direction (A and C) separated by a corrective wave (B). These waves are labeled alphabetically and represent price movements.
Wave A (Impulse Wave): Wave A is the first leg of the ABC pattern and is characterized by a strong price move in the opposite direction of the prevailing trend. It is often driven by a fundamental or sentiment-driven event that temporarily disrupts the trend.
Wave B (Corrective Wave): Wave B is the corrective wave that follows Wave A. It represents a partial retracement of Wave A's price movement. Wave B can take various forms, such as a simple correction or a complex correction (e.g., a triangle or a flat correction). It typically doesn't retrace the entire length of Wave A.
Wave C (Impulse Wave): Wave C is the final leg of the ABC pattern and is characterized by a strong price move in the same direction as the prevailing trend. It often surpasses the starting point of Wave A and confirms the resumption of the larger trend.
🎲 Indicator Components
Upon loading the indicator on the chart, we can observe the following components on the chart.
Pattern Drawings is the graphical representation of present patterns. Please note that it is not necessary for patterns to be there on the chart all the time. Patterns will appear on the chart when price makes the patterns.
Trade Box is the box representing trade signals of the pattern. These trade levels are generated based on the user settings.
Summary Table is the back test summary containing details of historical pattern performance including Win Ratio and Risk Reward.
🎲 Indicator Settings
Details of each user settings are provided in the tooltips. Below is the snapshot of it.
🎲 Alerts
Basic level of alerts are built in the script using alert function to highlight the following conditions:
New ABC Pattern
Updates to existing Pattern
Both conditions will alert simple text messages. There is not much customization provided as part of this indicator. We will consider providing more options in future versions based on the interest and demand shown by users.
Buy/Sell EMA CrossoverThe indicator identifies potential trading opportunities within the market. It is entirely based on the combination of exponential moving averages by drawing triangles on the chart that identify buy or sell signals combined with vertical bars that create areas of interest.
Specifically, when a buy signal occurs, the indicator draws a vertical bar with an azure background, indicating a possible buy area. Similarly, a sell signal is represented by a vertical bar with a fuchsia background, indicating a possible sell area.
These areas represent the main point of the indicator which uses exponential moving averages which, based on the direction of prices, identify the trend and color the background of the graph in order to visually highlight the predominant trend.
The green triangles above the bars of the chart suggest possible upside opportunities (good bullish entry points) when the 21 ema crosses the 200 ema.
While on the contrary the red triangles, 21 ema lower than the 200 ema, can indicate possible bearish trends (good bearish entry points).
While the white and purple triangles reveal moments of potential indecision or market change.
We can think of them as situations of uncertain trend in which it is possible to place a long or short order near some conditions that we are going to see.
The white triangles below, which are created when the 13 ema is higher than the 21 ema, indicate a possible bullish zone while the purple triangles above (13 ema lower than the 21) could suggest a bearish reflex
Colored lines represent moving averages blue = 200, 21= fuchsia and 13 = white. If the price is above the 200 period line then it could be a bullish opportunity, otherwise it could be a bearish one.
An interesting strategy to adopt is to evaluate, for example, the inputs near the vertical bars (azure - long) (fuchsia - short) when a white or purple triangle appears.
The more prominent green triangle indicates that the trend is going in a long direction.
On the contrary, the red (short) triangles are the opposite of the green ones and have the same importance as input logic.
The white triangle instead present more often inside the indicator identifies interesting buying areas of short duration, it is important to consider that the closer the triangles are to the vertical blue bars the stronger the entry signal.
Finally, the purple triangles are the short-term bearish trends whose entry near the fuchsia vertical bars defines a short.
[TTI] IBD Base Analysis (WEEKLY)📜 ––––HISTORY & CREDITS––––
This indicator, titled " IBD Base Analysis (WEEKLY)," is an original creation by TinTinTrading. It synthesises multiple metrics and visual cues to provide a comprehensive overview of market bases on a weekly timeframe. It is based on the teachings of Investors Business Daily (IBD) and William O'Neil. Mainly from attending all IBD Seminars, Courses and part of man IBD MeetUps. I have compiled most criteria and made it into indicator.
🦄 –––UNIQUENESS–––
What sets this indicator apart is its multi-faceted approach to base analysis. It doesn't just measure base depth or length, or plot a base structure with target (Cup with Handle, Double Bottoms, Flat Bases or other);
The IBD Base Analysis (WEEKLY) allows the user to pick the beginning and end of base and then runs through the criteria for a HEALTHY vs FAULTY Bases. The script is intended for a Weekly timeframe and is base agnostic - hence it can be used on any base pattern you want to analyse. By using the script you will be able to grab a quick visual if there are any faulty characteristics that you have be aware of. Furthermore, its user-friendly interface, complete with customisable color-coding and toggle-able advanced metrics, makes it a great tool for both novice and expert traders to incorporate into their trading.
🛠️ ––––WHAT IT DOES––––
👉 Analysis Table with customisable position. Each cell has additional information when you hover over it with a mouse to show what is required and what is faulty. The cells are color coordinated by user customisable color-coding. If the cell is green then it is bullish. If it is orange then it is soft violating condition and if it is red it is bearish.
Depth: First we look at the Depth of the base expressed in percent
Length: How many weeks long is the base
Number of Weeks under Accumulation (Acc Wks)
Number of Weeks under Distribution (Distrb Wks)
Number of Weeks showing Supporting action
Number of weeks which show wide and loose action (unfavorable), "10% WKs)
Number of weeks we close above the mid point
Grading of the close within the first 3 weeks after bottoming
Counting the Gap ups vs Gap down for the given period
👉 Base plots
+ plot under weeks where we have a tight action compared to previous week - this is considered favorable
▲ plot under down weeks where we show supporting action
⏺ appear under the 3 most important weeks in the base: The Week at the bottom, The week with the Largest Spread and the Week with the Largest Volume. Green means bullish action, Orange means soft violation. The tooltips on the circles show the Closing Range of the week.
- midpoint (in blue), this draws the midpoint within the base.
👉 18 month line - According to IBD the True Market Leaders Breakout and run for on average of 18 months before topping. For this reason I have included a customizable on/off line that plots 18 months back. What I want to see is if the stock has been in a strong uptrend (Stage 2 accumulation for those knowing the Stan Weinstein methodology) for the last18 months. If yes, you ought to consider the base higher risk than one that is just starting its move.
💡 ––––HOW TO USE IT––––
Add the indicator to your chart
Determine the beginning and the end of the base (use the settings in the indicator or drag the verical blue lines)
Read the price action based on the coloring and the criteria explained in the tooltips. Additionally familiarize yourself with the general tips for reading a base below.
💡 ––––GENERAL TIPS FOR READING THE ANALYSIS TABLE––––
Depth: IBD recommends bases to be under 30%. However, during a strong bear market some stocks can exhibit 1.5-2x the volatility. Yet, it is key within the IBD methodology to buy breakouts from proper Non-deep bases
Length: Many newer traders misinterpret small patterns for bases. This common misunderstanding is addressed by calculating the length of the base and determining if it is developed or immature.
Number of Weeks under Accumulation (Acc Wks): This is the first thing the late Market Wizard William O'neill looks into the base. How many weeks are showing signs of accumualtion and how many are showing signs of distribution (the cell below). Always look for Accumulation weeks to be more than distribution weeks.
Number of Weeks under Distribution (Dist Wks): See above
Number of Weeks showing Supporting action: New traders determine down week as bearish. However, within the methodology and extensive research IBD has given criteria of down weeks that are actually a bullish sign. Counting the number of weeks within the base that meet this criteria gives us this metric.
Number of weeks which show wide and loose action: If the base is not compact but it is wide and loose it is considered an unfavorable pattern. Generally, occurs within Stage 3 of a stock topping.
Wks > Mid: Utilizes a simple 'hack' of base reading. How many weeks have closed above the mid level of the base and how many have closed below the mid level of the base.
Grading of the close within the first 3 weeks of the bottom: The next cell looks at the price action subsequent of the 3 weeks after the bottom. These are very important as they show if accumulation is happening (strengthening the breakout hypothesis) or if it is not.
Counting the Gap ups vs Gap down for the given period: Lastly gaps are key footprint of institutional moves. We look for the number of DAILY gaps on the WEEKLY timeframe and compare the daily gap up vs the daily gap downs within the base.
REMEMBER, ALL TRADING INCLUDES RISK. NEVER RELY SOLELY ON A SINGLE INDICATOR. INCORPORATE IT INTO YOUR BROADER TRADING METHODOLOGY AS A COMPLEMENTING SOURCE OF INFORMATION.
HL 930 by JPThe "High and Low of 9:30 Candle" strategy is a simple trading strategy commonly used in the stock market and other financial markets. It involves using the price range (high and low) of the first candlestick that forms at the opening of a trading session, typically at 9:30 AM, as a basis for making trading decisions. Here's a description of this strategy:
1. Timeframe: This strategy is often applied to intraday trading, where traders focus on short-term price movements within a single trading day.
2. 9:30 AM Candle: The strategy begins by observing the first candlestick that forms at 9:30 AM, which is the opening time for many stock markets, including the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). This candle represents the price action during the first few minutes of trading.
3. High and Low: Identify the highest price (the candle's high) and the lowest price (the candle's low) during the 9:30 AM candle's time period. These price levels are critical for the strategy.
4. Trading Decisions:
Long (Buy) Signal: If the current market price breaks above the high of the 9:30 AM candle, it may trigger a bullish signal. Traders may consider entering a long (buy) position, anticipating further upward momentum.
Short (Sell) Signal: Conversely, if the market price breaks below the low of the 9:30 AM candle, it may trigger a bearish signal. Traders may consider entering a short (sell) position, anticipating further downward movement.
5. Stop-Loss and Take-Profit: To manage risk, traders often set stop-loss orders just below the low (for long positions) or just above the high (for short positions) of the 9:30 AM candle. They may also establish take-profit levels based on their risk-reward preferences.
6. Time Frame: This strategy is typically used for short-term trading and may be effective in capturing quick price movements that often occur at the market open. Traders often close their positions before the end of the trading day.
7. Caution: While the "High and Low of 9:30 Candle" strategy can be straightforward, it should not be used in isolation. Traders should consider other technical and fundamental factors, such as volume, market sentiment, news events, and overall market trends, when making trading decisions.
Remember that trading strategies always carry risks, and it's essential to have a well-thought-out risk management plan in place. Additionally, backtesting and practice are crucial before implementing any trading strategy in a live market to evaluate its historical performance and suitability for your trading style.
