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Liquidity Gravity Engine - Market Structure, Displacement, Liquidity Rails
Overview
Liquidity Gravity Engine is a market structure + liquidity visualization indicator designed to help you read flow , impulse , and liquidity magnets on any symbol and timeframe. Instead of relying on a single moving average, it builds a dynamic “flow ribbon” from confirmed swing structure, highlights displacement candles that create imbalance (FVG-style gaps), and projects unmitigated swing levels as liquidity rails that price often revisits.
Key Features
Liquid Flow Ribbon: a structure-based dynamic band that adapts to volatility.
Displacement Highlighting: flags momentum candles that expand beyond ATR and form an imbalance.
Liquidity Rails: extends unmitigated swing highs/lows as potential targets until swept.
Trend Context: displacement is filtered using the ribbon’s smoothed centerline.
How It Works
Market Structure (Swings) : swing highs/lows are detected using pivot logic over your “Structure Lookback”. Pivots become confirmed only after the lookback window completes, which means historical swing points can update until they are confirmed.
Flow Construction : the most recent confirmed swing high and swing low define a top and bottom boundary. Their midpoint is then smoothed with an EMA to create the “liquid” centerline.
Displacement + Imbalance : a candle is considered displacement when its range expands beyond ATR(14) × Displacement Factor and it creates a simple FVG-style gap (current low above the high two bars back for bullish, or current high below the low two bars back for bearish). The bar is then filtered by being on the correct side of the smoothed flow center.
Liquidity Rails : each new confirmed swing high/low can become a dotted rail. Rails extend forward and are removed once price sweeps beyond the level (mitigation), keeping the chart focused on active liquidity.
Trading Ideas and Insights
Use the ribbon as context : bias is stronger when price holds one side of the flow centerline.
Treat displacement markers as impulse confirmation : they often appear at breakout moments or at the start of expansions.
Use liquidity rails as magnets : unmitigated swing highs/lows can act as targets for continuation or mean-reversion moves.
Combine structure + displacement: a sweep into a rail followed by an opposite displacement can hint at a reversal attempt.
How Multiple Components Work Together
This indicator is intentionally built as a single liquidity-driven workflow:
Swings define structure.
Structure defines the flow ribbon (trend/volatility context).
The ribbon filters displacement so you see momentum that aligns with flow.
Liquidity rails provide objective target zones derived from the same swing structure.
The result is a cohesive view of market structure flow, institutional-style displacement, and liquidity targets without stacking multiple separate indicators.
Unique Aspects
Structure-first ribbon: the band is anchored to confirmed swing points, not just a price average.
Imbalance-aware displacement: requires both range expansion and a gap-style condition, reducing generic “big candle” noise.
Self-cleaning liquidity rails: mitigated levels are removed to keep the chart readable.
How to Use
Start with defaults on a clean chart.
Identify the flow: price above the smoothed centerline favors bullish flow; below favors bearish flow.
Watch for displacement diamonds (“D”): they often validate a push away from structure and can mark the start of a leg.
Plan around rails: treat dotted lines as potential objectives and areas where reactions/sweeps can occur.
Customization
Structure Lookback : smaller values = more sensitive swings; larger values = cleaner, slower structure.
Displacement Factor : higher values = fewer, stronger displacement bars; lower values = more signals.
Show Liquidity Rails + Liquidity Lookback : control whether rails are plotted and how active levels are emphasized.
Visuals : adjust bullish/bearish flow colors and liquidity line styling for your chart theme.
Conclusion
Liquidity Gravity Engine helps you map market structure, highlight displacement and imbalance (FVG-style) momentum, and visualize liquidity targets with rails that stay relevant until swept. Use it for trend context, breakout confirmation, and liquidity-based trade planning on forex, crypto, stocks, and indices.
Indicadores y estrategias
srd786-Intraday VWAP Price Action IndicatorDISCLAIMER
This Pine Script indicator does not constitute financial advice; it is just intended for educational and informational purposes. It functions as a tool for technical analysis that could help traders spot possible trading opportunities. It is crucial to remember that participating in financial markets has a number of risks that might result in large losses and are not suitable for all investors.
Users are encouraged to conduct their own thorough investigation and analysis prior to using this indicator. Avoiding trading with money that one cannot afford to lose is essential. It is also advised to seek advice from a certified financial expert. Users must use suitable risk management techniques and recognize that past success does not guarantee future outcomes.
Any losses, damages, or other consequences resulting from the usage of this indicator are not the author's responsibility. The user is ultimately responsible for all trading decisions, therefore using this tool is at their own risk.
INTRODUCTION
The “srd786-Intraday VWAP Price Action Indicator” is a sophisticated Pine Script (version 6) trading tool designed for intraday traders who focus on New York session trading hours. This indicator combines multiple technical analysis concepts including Volume Weighted Average Price (VWAP), Average True Range (ATR) for risk management, swing point detection for support/resistance identification, and momentum analysis through RSI. The primary objective is to generate high-probability long and short signals based on price action confluence with trend, momentum, and key structural levels.
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VWAP (Volume Weighted Average Price): Shows the "fair" average price based on both price and trading volume.
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ATR (Average True Range): Measures how much the price typically moves each day.
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Trend Analysis: Identifies whether the market is going up, down, or sideways.
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Momentum Indicators: Shows how strong the current price movement is.
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Support & Resistance: Identifies key price levels where the price might stop or reverse.
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Swing Points: Finds significant turning points in the price.
This indicator is specifically optimized for the New York trading session (9:30 AM to 4:00 PM ET), making it particularly suitable for traders who focus on US market hours. It provides a complete trading framework that includes not only signal generation but also precise trade management levels including entry prices, stop-loss orders, and profit targets based on a configurable reward-to-risk ratio.
The philosophy behind this indicator is confluence-based trading. Rather than relying on a single indicator or condition, it requires multiple factors to align before generating a trade signal. This approach filters out lower-probability setups and focuses only on high-quality opportunities where price action, trend direction, momentum, and key technical levels all point in the same direction.
CORE CONCEPT AND METHODOLOGY
Volume Weighted Average Price (VWAP)
VWAP is the cornerstone of this indicator's trading methodology. Unlike a simple moving average that treats all price bars equally, VWAP incorporates volume data into its calculation, giving more weight to bars with higher trading volume. This makes VWAP a more accurate representation of the true average price where the most significant trading activity occurred.
The calculation of VWAP is performed using the built-in 'ta.vwap()' function, which computes the cumulative volume-weighted average price from the beginning of the session. For intraday traders, VWAP serves as a critical reference point that indicates whether the current price is trading at a premium (above VWAP) or discount (below VWAP) relative to the session's volume-weighted average.
In this indicator, the VWAP source is configurable through the 'vwapSource' parameter, with the default being HLC3 (High + Low + Close / 3). This source selection allows traders to experiment with different price types such as typical price, weighted close, or even custom sources to suit their trading style and market preferences.
Average True Range (ATR) for Risk Management
The Average True Range, calculated using 'ta.atr()', measures market volatility by decomposing the current range of price movement. ATR does not indicate price direction;
instead, it quantifies the degree of price movement or volatility over a specified period. In this indicator, ATR serves dual purposes: determining the distance for limit orders and calculating stop-loss levels.
The 'atrLength' parameter (default: 14) controls the lookback period for the ATR calculation. A shorter length makes the indicator more responsive to recent volatility, while a longer length provides a smoother average that may be more suitable for less volatile markets. The 'atrMultiplier' (default: 1.5) determines how many ATR units away the stop-loss is placed from the entry price, allowing traders to adjust their risk exposure based on current market conditions.
Swing Detection and Support/Resistance
Swing points represent significant turning points in price action where the market has temporarily exhausted its directional momentum. This indicator uses pivot high and pivot low calculations to identify swing highs and swing lows, which then form the basis for dynamic support and resistance levels.
The 'swingLength' parameter (default: 5) defines how many bars to the left and right of a potential pivot point must be lower (for pivot highs) or higher (for pivot lows) to confirm the swing point. This lookback period helps filter out minor price fluctuations and focuses on more significant structural levels.
Support and resistance levels are stored in arrays ('swingHighArray' and 'SwingLowArray'), with the most recent swing points serving as the primary reference levels. The 'srLookback' parameter (default: 20) controls the overall lookback window and also determines how many
swing points to maintain in each array, ensuring that only relevant historical levels are considered.
Breakout Detection
When a price moves past a major support or resistance level, this is known as a price breakout. This price breakout suggests that there is a possibility of a new trend direction heading forward.Breakout detection eliminates noise, as little price fluctuations or volatility may momentarily drive prices past a threshold without authentic conviction.Detection of breakouts affirms robustness when the price above the threshold by 2%, indicating genuine market interest, and mitigates whipsaws to prevent placing trades based on transient price swings.
The Breakout Tolerance parameter, set by default to 2%, regulates the breakout tolerance for the indicator. A price closure above the current high plus a minor tolerance buffer (usually 2%) indicates a potential continuation of upward movement, classified as a Bullish Breakout. Conversely, when the price closes below the recent low plus a minor tolerance buffer (usually 2%), it suggests that the price may continue to decline, which is classified as a Bearish Breakout Down.
Trend Identification
Trend determination is accomplished through an Exponential Moving Average (EMA) with a configurable length ('trendMaLength', default: 9). The indicator classifies trend into three
states: BULLISH (price above EMA with confirmation from the previous bar), BEARISH (price below EMA with confirmation), and SIDEWAYS (price crossing or near the EMA).
The EMA is chosen over simple moving averages because it responds more quickly to recent price changes while still providing enough smoothing to filter out noise. The confirmation requirement (both current and previous bar must be on the same side of the EMA) reduces false signals during periods of choppy price action.
Momentum Analysis
Momentum is measured using the Relative Strength Index (RSI) with a configurable length ('momentumLength', default: 9). RSI values are categorized into five states to provide nuanced momentum readings: STRONG BULL (RSI above 70), BUILDING (RSI between 55 and 70), NEUTRAL (RSI between 45 and 55), WEAKENING (RSI below 45), and STRONG BEAR (RSI below 30).
This momentum categorization allows traders to distinguish between strong trending conditions (STRONG BULL/BEAR) and transitions (BUILDING/WEAKENING), providing context for trade signals and helping to avoid entering positions during momentum divergences.
CONFIGURATION PARAMETERS
VWAP Settings
The 'vwapSource' parameter determines which price value is used in the VWAP calculation. The default value of 'hlc3' (High + Low + Close / 3) provides a balanced representation of each bar's price action. Traders can modify this to use typical price ('high + low + close / 3'), weighted close ('high + low + close + close / 4'), or other price types depending on their analytical preferences.
ATR Settings
The 'atrLength' parameter sets the lookback period for the Average True Range calculation. The default of 14 periods is standard across most trading platforms and timeframes, providing a good balance between responsiveness and smoothness. The 'atrMultiplier' parameter (default: 1.5) scales the ATR value to determine stop-loss distances. A multiplier of 1.5 means the stop-loss is placed 1.5 ATR units away from the entry price, providing enough buffer to accommodate normal volatility while limiting risk.
Trade Settings
The 'rrRatio' parameter (default: 3.0) establishes the reward-to-risk ratio for trade targets. A ratio of 2.0 means the profit target is twice the distance of the stop-loss from the entry price. The 'limitOrderDistance' parameter (default: 0.5) determines how far below (for long trades)
or above (for short trades) the current close the limit order is placed, measured in ATR units. This allows traders to enter positions at better prices while waiting for pullbacks.
Swing Detection Settings
The 'swingLength' parameter (default: 5) controls pivot identification sensitivity. Higher values identify more significant swing points but may miss shorter-term opportunities. The 'showSwings' boolean parameter toggles the visual display of swing high and low points on the chart.
Support & Resistance Settings
The 'srLookback' parameter (default: 20) defines how many bars back to search for swing points and support/resistance levels. The 'breakoutTolerance' parameter (default: 0.02 or 2%) adds a small buffer to breakout detection to account for minor penetration of support/resistance levels due to price spikes or slippage.
Trend & Momentum Settings
The 'trendMaLength' parameter (default: 9) sets the EMA length for trend determination, while 'momentumLength' (default: 9) sets the RSI lookback period. Both should be at least 5 periods for meaningful calculations.
Table Settings
The 'showTable' parameter (default: true) enables the display of two information tables that provide real-time data on Indicator values and trade levels.
SIGNAL GENERATION LOGIC
Long Signal Conditions
A long signal is generated when all the following conditions are simultaneously true:
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Session Filter: The trade must occur during New York session hours (9:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET).
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Trend Confirmation: The trend must be BULLISH (price above EMA with confirmation).
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Price Position: Current price must be above VWAP, indicating bullish price action.
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Breakout or No Resistance: Either price is breaking out above resistance level with tolerance, or there is no prior resistance level to overcome.
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Momentum Alignment: Momentum must be either STRONG BULL or BUILDING.
This confluence of conditions ensures that long trades are only taken when the market is trending higher, price is confirming strength by trading above VWAP, and momentum is supportive of continued upward movement.
Short Signal Conditions
A short signal is generated when all the following conditions are simultaneously true:
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Session Filter: The trade must occur during New York session hours
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Trend Confirmation: The trend must be BEARISH (price below EMA with confirmation)
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Price Position: Current price must be below VWAP, indicating bearish price action
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Breakout or No Support: Either price is breaking down below support level with tolerance, or there is no prior support level to overcome
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Momentum Alignment: Momentum must be either STRONG BEAR or WEAKENING
Similar to long signals, short trades require alignment across multiple timeframes and analytical approaches, filtering out counter-trend trades and focusing on high-probability setups.
TRADE MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK
Entry Price Calculation
For long trades, the limit order price is calculated as: 'Close - (ATR Value × Limit Order Distance)'. This places the entry price below the current close, allowing traders to buy on dips while maintaining a favorable entry price. For short trades, the limit order is placed above the current close: 'Close + (ATR Value × Limit Order Distance)'.
The limit order distance is expressed in ATR units, making it adaptive to current volatility conditions. In more volatile markets, the limit order will be placed further from the current price, while in calmer markets, it will be closer.
Stop-Loss Placement
Stop-loss levels are calculated using the ATR multiplier to ensure adaptive risk management. For long trades: 'Entry Price - (ATR Value × ATR Multiplier)'. For short trades: 'Entry Price + (ATR Value × ATR Multiplier)'.
This adaptive approach to stop-loss placement means that in volatile markets, stops are wider to avoid being stopped out by normal price fluctuations, while in quieter markets, stops are tighter to limit potential losses. The default multiplier of 1.5 provides approximately 1.5 times the average true range of protection.
Target Price Calculation
Profit targets are determined by the reward-to-risk ratio: 'Entry Price + (ATR Stop Distance × RR Ratio)' for long trades and 'Entry Price - (ATR Stop Distance × RR Ratio)' for short trades. The default ratio of 2.0 means the target is twice the distance of the stop-loss, providing a favorable risk-reward profile.
New York Session Tracking
The indicator includes specialized logic for tracking the New York session open price. When a new NY session begins (determined by the 'isNewNySession' variable), the current open price is recorded and maintained throughout the session. This provides a reference point for measuring intraday directional bias from the session's starting level.
INFORMATION TABLES
Indicators Table
This table displays the current price, VWAP value, NY session open price, support level,resistance level, ATR, ATR-scaled stop distance, current trend classification, momentum state with RSI value, and breakout status. All values are color-coded based on their bullish or bearish implications. The VWAP cell is color-coded green if price is above VWAP (bullish) and red if below (bearish), providing instant visual confirmation of price's position relative to this critical level.
Trade Levels Table
This table shows current signal status (LONG, SHORT, or WAIT), limit order distance in ATR units, calculated limit order price, stop-loss level, and target price with the reward-to-risk ratio displayed. The signal cell is highlighted in green for long signals and red for short signals.
ALERT CONDITIONS
The indicator includes four alert conditions that can be configured in TradingView:
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LONG Signal: Triggers when a long signal is generated, providing entry price, stop-loss, and target information.
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SHORT Signal: Triggers when a short signal is generated with corresponding trade details.
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Breakout Up: Notifies when price breaks out above resistance level.
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Breakout Down: Notifies when price breaks down below support level.
These alerts enable traders to receive notifications via TradingView's alert system without continuously monitoring the charts.
USAGE EXAMPLES AND TRADING SCENARIOS
Strong Bullish Trend with VWAP Support
In this scenario, price has been trading above the 9-period EMA for multiple bars, confirming a bullish trend. The current price is above VWAP, indicating buyers are willing to pay a premium. A recent swing low has established a support level, and RSI is reading 65, indicating building momentum without being overextended. When price breaks above the recent swing high resistance with a 2% tolerance, the indicator generates a long signal. The trader places a limit order below the current bar's close (0.5 ATR units) and sets the stop-loss 1.5 ATR units below the entry, with a target 2.0 times the stop distance away.
Short Setup During Volatile Session
During a particularly volatile NY session, price gaps down below VWAP early in the day. The 9-period EMA is declining, and both current and previous bars are below it, confirming a bearish trend. The RSI has dropped to 28, indicating strong bearish momentum. A recent swing high serves as resistance, and when price breaks below the swing low support level, the indicator generates a short signal. The trader enters on a limit order placed 0.5 ATR units above the current price, with the stop-loss 1.5 ATR units above the entry and the target at a 2.0 reward-to-risk ratio.
Avoiding Counter-Trend Trades
Consider a scenario where price is above VWAP and the RSI reads 72 (overbought), but the price is below the 9-period EMA and the previous bar was also below the EMA. In this case, the trend is classified as BEARISH (or SIDEWAYS) despite the bullish price position relative to VWAP. The indicator will not generate a long signal because the trend condition is not met, protecting the trader from what could be a bear trap or continuation pattern.
No Prior Levels Scenario
At the beginning of a trading session or after significant volatility has cleared prior swing points, there may be no established support or resistance levels in the lookback window. In this case, the breakout condition 'or na(resistanceLevel)' allows long signals to be generated without requiring a resistance level to be broken, enabling traders to participate in emerging trends without waiting for prior levels to form.
BEST PRACTICES AND TIPS
Timeframe Selection
This indicator is optimized for intraday timeframes (1-minute to 60-minute charts) and specifically for NY session trading. Higher timeframes may produce more reliable signals but fewer opportunities, while lower timeframes will generate more signals but with potentially lower reliability. Traders should backtest on their preferred timeframe before trading live.
Market Conditions
The indicator performs best in trending markets with clear directional bias. During ranging or sideways markets, the trend condition may oscillate frequently, and VWAP may oscillate around price, reducing signal quality. Consider filtering signals or reducing position size during low-volatility, range-bound conditions.
Parameter Optimization
While the default parameters have been selected for general applicability, traders should consider optimizing certain parameters for specific markets or instruments. For highly volatile instruments like crude oil or natural gas, increasing the 'atrMultiplier' to 2.0 or 2.5 may provide more appropriate risk management. For less volatile instruments like certain forex pairs, reducing the multiplier to 1.0 or 1.2 may improve signal quality.
Multiple Timeframe Analysis
For enhanced performance, traders can analyze the trend on a higher timeframe (such as 15-minute or hourly) while taking signals on a lower timeframe (such as 5-minute or 1-minute). This multi-timeframe approach ensures that signals are aligned with the larger trend direction.
Risk Management
While the indicator provides calculated stop-loss levels, traders should consider their overall position sizing and portfolio risk. The ATR-based stops provide a market-adaptive approach, but individual risk tolerance and account size should ultimately determine position sizing. The 2.0 reward-to-risk ratio is fixed but can be adjusted based on personal preferences or the specific characteristics of the instrument being traded.
INTEGRATION WITH TRADINGVIEW
Adding the Indicator
To add this indicator to a TradingView chart, paste the code into the Pine Script editor and click "Add to Chart." The indicator will appear in the chart's sidebar and begin calculating immediately once sufficient historical data is available.
Configuring Alerts
To set up alerts, right-click on any of the alert conditions in the indicator's settings panel (long signal, short signal, breakout up, or breakout down) and select "Add Alert." Configure the alert frequency and notification methods (push notification, email, webhook, etc.) according to your preferences.
Customization
All input parameters can be adjusted through the indicator's settings panel without modifying the source code. Traders can experiment with different VWAP sources, ATR lengths and multipliers, swing detection parameters, and table display options to suit their trading style and market preferences.
LIMITATIONS AND CONSIDERATIONS
Session Dependency
The indicator is specifically designed for NY session trading and will not generate signals outside these hours. Traders focused on other sessions or 24-hour markets may need to modify the session string to match their trading hours.
Historical Data Requirements
The indicator requires sufficient historical data to accurately calculate swing points and support/resistance levels. On lower timeframe charts with limited history, the initial signals may be less reliable until adequate swing points are identified.
Lag in Swing Detection
By definition, swing points are confirmed after the price has moved away from them, introducing some lag into support/resistance identification. Traders should be aware that the most recent swing point may not be confirmed until several bars after it occurs.
Not Financial Advice
This indicator is a technical analysis tool and should not be construed as financial advice. Traders are responsible for their own research and risk management decisions. Past performance of any trading system does not guarantee future results.
SUMMARY
The code follows a logical flow:
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Version and Declaration: Pine Script version 6 indicator declaration with overlay enabled
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Input Parameters: All user-configurable settings grouped by category
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Session Logic: New York session tracking and open price recording
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Core Calculations: VWAP, ATR, EMA, RSI, swing points
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Support/Resistance Logic: Array-based storage and retrieval of swing levels
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Trend and Momentum Classification: Categorization of current market state
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Signal Generation: Confluence-based long and short conditions
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Trade Level Calculations: Entry, stop-loss, and target pricing
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Visual Plots: Hidden plots for alert data access
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Information Tables: Real-time display of key values
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Alert Conditions: Four configurable alert triggers
This structured approach ensures clarity, maintainability, and extensibility for future modifications or enhancements.
Candle Countdown TimerCandle Countdown Timer - Real-Time Bar Close Indicator
Stay ahead of the market with this elegant countdown timer that shows exactly how much time remains until the current candle closes. Perfect for scalpers, day traders, and anyone who needs precise timing for their trading decisions.
✨ Key Features:
Universal Timeframe Support - Automatically adapts to any chart timeframe (1m, 5m, 15m, 1h, 4h, 1D, etc.)
Smart Positioning - Choose between two display modes:
Candle High/Low: Displays above bullish candles, below bearish candles
Current Price: Shows at the closing price level for easy reference
Color-Coded Display - Timer automatically matches your chart's candle colors (green for bullish, red for bearish) for instant visual clarity
Fully Customizable - Adjust font size (8-50), opacity (0-100), and placement to match your trading style and chart setup
Clean, Non-Intrusive Design - Minimal interface that provides critical information without cluttering your chart
📊 Perfect For :
Timing precise entries and exits
Scalping strategies requiring exact candle close timing
Multi-timeframe analysis
Managing time-sensitive trade setups
Avoiding last-second candle close surprises
🎯 How to Use :
Simply add the indicator to your chart and customize the settings to your preference. The countdown automatically updates in real-time, showing hours, minutes, and seconds remaining until the current bar closes.
⚙️ Settings:
Font Size: Numeric input (8-50) for precise size control
Text Opacity: Control visibility from 0 (solid) to 100 (invisible)
Placement: Choose "Candle High/Low" or "Current Price" positioning
💡 Pro Tip:
Use the "Current Price" placement mode when trading on multiple timeframes to keep the countdown at a consistent price level, making it easier to track across different chart configurations.
Adaptive Market Structure Channel By S B PrasadAdaptive Market Structure Channel (AMSC)
Institutional-Grade Trend, Volatility & Liquidity Framework
Overview
The Adaptive Market Structure Channel (AMSC) is a multi-engine, adaptive trading framework designed to read market structure, volatility, liquidity, and trend strength in real time.
It integrates ATR-based channels, pivot structure, supply–demand zones, liquidity sweeps, multi-factor momentum, and higher-timeframe confirmation into a single, coherent visual system.
AMSC is not a single-indicator strategy.
It is a context-driven decision framework intended to help traders align entries with dominant trend, structural levels, and institutional activity.
Core Components
1️⃣ Adaptive ATR Trend Channel
Dynamic ATR-based support & resistance
Automatically adjusts to volatility
Color-coded trend strength (strong / weak regimes)
Acts as the primary trend bias filter
2️⃣ Pivot-Based ATR Trend Channels
Channels built from confirmed pivot highs and lows
ATR-expanded structure, not fixed slopes
Separates impulse moves from corrections
Useful for trend continuation and pullback trades
3️⃣ Market Structure: Supply & Demand Zones
Automatically plots fresh demand and supply zones
Zones extend forward until violated
Helps identify high-probability reaction areas
Used as a location filter, not a standalone signal
4️⃣ Liquidity Sweep Detection (Smart Money Logic)
Identifies equal high / equal low liquidity pools
Detects stop-hunt style sweeps
Validates sweeps only when price reacts from structure zones
Prevents chasing false breakouts
5️⃣ Multi-Factor Trend Confirmation Engine
Combines:
EMA structure
MACD momentum
RSI regime
VWAP positioning
Optional ribbon & HMA filters
Signals are generated only when a majority of factors align, avoiding single-indicator bias.
6️⃣ Volatility Context (Bollinger Bands)
Provides volatility expansion / contraction context
Helps distinguish trend continuation vs compression
Works as a background regime filter
7️⃣ Higher Timeframe Confirmation
Confirms trend using a user-selected HTF
Prevents counter-trend trades during strong HTF bias
Essential for intraday and swing traders
8️⃣ Session-Aware Trading
Optional India, London, and New York session filters
Signals only during active market participation
Avoids low-liquidity false signals
9️⃣ Professional Dashboard
Real-time display of:
Trend direction
Trend strength
Factor alignment
HTF bias
Active zone
Trade signal
Session status
Designed for quick decision-making, not clutter.
How to Use AMSC (Best Practice)
✔ Trade in the direction of the ATR trend
✔ Enter near demand/supply within the channel
✔ Confirm with factor alignment & HTF bias
✔ Use liquidity sweeps as entry triggers, not signals alone
✔ Avoid trades during low-strength or inactive sessions
AMSC performs best when used as a confluence system, not a mechanical entry-exit robot.
Ideal Use Cases
Intraday index trading
Swing trading in trending markets
Futures & FX structure-based trading
Traders who prefer context over indicators
What AMSC Is NOT
❌ Not a scalping toy
❌ Not a repainting indicator
❌ Not a one-click signal generator
It is built for disciplined traders who understand structure and risk.
Final Note
AMSC is designed to think like the market, not predict it.
Use it to read conditions, not chase signals.
MSC — BEST CLEAN SETUP (RECOMMENDED)
🎯 Design Philosophy
“Context first, signals last.”
The goal is to:
Read trend & structure at a glance
Avoid indicator overload
Let price + zones + channel do the heavy lifting
1️⃣ CORE VISUALS (KEEP ON)
These are non-negotiable.
🔹 Adaptive ATR Trend Channel
✅ ON
Primary trend bias
Use ATR Trendline Color = ON
This alone defines:
Bull vs Bear
Strength vs weakness
👉 If price is above channel → bullish context
👉 If price is below channel → bearish context
🔹 Pivot ATR Trend Channel
✅ ON
Channel fill: ON
Transparency ≥ 85
Purpose:
Visualise trend slope
Spot pullbacks inside trend
👉 Treat channel edges as dynamic structure, not entry signals.
🔹 Supply & Demand Zones
✅ ON
Transparency: 80–85
Zones auto-expire visually when violated
👉 These are your only horizontal levels.
2️⃣ SMART FILTERS (SELECTIVE)
💧 Liquidity Sweep
✅ ON
Lookback: 5
Tolerance: 0.15 ATR
👉 Use sweeps only near zones
❌ Ignore sweeps in the middle of nowhere
⏱ Session Filter
✅ ON
Trade only one session
India (for NSE)
London (for FX)
New York (for US indices)
❌ Do NOT enable multiple sessions simultaneously
🔍 Higher Timeframe (HTF)
✅ ON
Intraday: Daily
Swing: Weekly
👉 If HTF disagrees → no trade
3️⃣ WHAT TO TURN OFF (CRITICAL)
This is where clutter dies.
❌ Bollinger Bands
🚫 OFF by default
Use only when studying volatility compression
Otherwise adds visual noise
❌ Full ATR Channel (Ver 15)
🚫 OFF
Redundant with pivot + ATR trend
Keep only one channel logic
❌ SuperTrend Channel
🚫 OFF
ATR Trend Channel already covers this
❌ Pivot Levels (P, R1, S1…)
🚫 OFF
Zones replace static pivots
Too many horizontal lines = paralysis
❌ Previous Day / Week Levels
🚫 OFF
Turn ON only for index option trading
Otherwise clutter
4️⃣ MOVING AVERAGES (STRICT RULE)
Keep ONLY:
EMA Fast (9)
EMA Slow (21)
Optional:
HMA → ON only for scalping
❌ Do NOT stack multiple MAs visually
5️⃣ DASHBOARD (MINIMAL MODE)
🧭 Dashboard
✅ ON
Position: Top Right
Text Size: Small
Watch only:
Trend
Strength
HTF
Zone
Signal
Ignore factor numbers once confidence develops.
6️⃣ SIGNAL USAGE (DISCIPLINE RULE)
✔ Signal must appear inside a zone
✔ Signal must align with trend & HTF
✔ Signal must be during session
❌ Never take:
Signals mid-channel
Signals against HTF
Signals during flat strength (<30%)
7️⃣ RECOMMENDED PRESETS (COPY THIS)
🔹 Intraday (Clean)
Timeframe: 5m / 15m
HTF: Daily
Session: India / NY
BB: OFF
Full ATR: OFF
SuperTrend: OFF
Pivots: OFF
🔹 Swing (Ultra Clean)
Timeframe: 1H / 4H
HTF: Weekly
Liquidity: ON
Zones: ON
Dashboard: ON (small)
8️⃣ GOLDEN RULE (MOST IMPORTANT)
If you cannot explain the trade using only:
Trend channel
One zone
One sweep
Do not trade it.
🏁 FINAL VERDICT
AMSC is not cluttered by design.
Clutter comes from turning everything ON.
Used correctly:
The chart stays clean
Decisions become obvious
Overtrading disappears
AMSC – TRADE EXECUTION RULEBOOK
Framework rule:
Trend → Structure → Liquidity → Entry → Risk → Exit
1️⃣ MARKET PRE-CONDITIONS (MANDATORY)
❌ NO TRADE unless ALL are TRUE
✅ Trend Filter
ATR Trend Channel = Bull for longs / Bear for shorts
Trend strength ≥ 40%
Price must be on the correct side of the channel
✅ HTF Confirmation
HTF bias must match LTF trend
If HTF is neutral → NO TRADE
✅ Session Filter
Trade only during active session
No first 5 minutes after session open
No last 15 minutes before session close
2️⃣ LOCATION RULE (MOST IMPORTANT)
🔹 Long Trades
Price must be inside or just above a DEMAND zone
Zone must be:
Fresh (not tested more than twice)
Within the Pivot ATR Channel
🔹 Short Trades
Price must be inside or just below a SUPPLY zone
Same freshness rules apply
❌ No zone → no trade
3️⃣ LIQUIDITY CONFIRMATION (ENTRY TRIGGER)
🔹 Long Entry Trigger
At the demand zone, you must see:
✔ Sell-side liquidity sweep
✔ Sweep candle closes bullish
✔ Sweep occurs inside the zone
🔹 Short Entry Trigger
At the supply zone, you must see:
✔ Buy-side liquidity sweep
✔ Sweep candle closes bearish
✔ Sweep occurs inside the zone
4️⃣ ENTRY RULE (EXECUTION)
🔵 LONG ENTRY
Enter BUY when all conditions align and:
Enter at:
Close of the sweep candle OR
50% retrace of the sweep candle (preferred)
🔴 SHORT ENTRY
Enter SELL when:
Enter at:
Close of the sweep candle OR
50% retrace of the sweep candle
5️⃣ STOP-LOSS RULES (NON-NEGOTIABLE)
🔻 Long SL
Place SL at:
Lowest point of the demand zone
OR
Below sweep low − 0.1 ATR (whichever is lower)
🔺 Short SL
Place SL at:
Highest point of the supply zone
OR
Above sweep high + 0.1 ATR (whichever is higher)
❌ Never trail SL early
❌ Never move SL to break-even before partial exit
6️⃣ POSITION SIZE (FIXED RISK ONLY)
Risk per trade: 0.5% – 1% max
If SL distance is large → reduce position size
Do not widen SL to fit position
7️⃣ EXIT RULES (STRUCTURED)
🎯 TARGET 1 (T1 – Protection)
At 1R
Action:
Book 50%
Move SL to Break-Even
🎯 TARGET 2 (T2 – Structure)
Next opposite zone
OR
Pivot ATR Channel mid-line
Book 30%
🎯 FINAL EXIT (TREND FOLLOW)
Exit remaining 20% when:
✔ Opposite liquidity sweep occurs
✔ Price closes beyond Pivot ATR Channel
✔ HTF bias flips
✔ Session ends
8️⃣ NO-TRADE CONDITIONS (ABSOLUTE)
❌ Trend strength < 30%
❌ Zone already tested 3+ times
❌ Liquidity sweep outside zone
❌ Entry candle is oversized (>1.8 ATR)
❌ Trade against HTF
❌ Emotional or revenge trade
9️⃣ ONE-SCREEN TRADE CHECKLIST
Before clicking BUY/SELL:
✔ Trend aligned
✔ HTF aligned
✔ In session
✔ At zone
✔ Sweep confirmed
✔ SL defined
✔ R ≥ 2 possible
If any answer = NO → skip trade
🔒 DISCIPLINE STATEMENT (PRINT THIS)
AMSC does not pay for activity.
It pays for patience, location, and discipline.
🏁 EXPECTED PERFORMANCE (REALISTIC)
Win rate: 45–60%
R:R average: 1:2.5 to 1:4
Drawdown: low
Trade frequency: selective
Adaptive Market Structure Channel — Visual Layout
5
🧭 How to READ the Chart (Left → Right)
1️⃣ Core Trend Context (FIRST thing your eyes see)
ATR Trend Channel
Acts as dynamic support/resistance
Green = bullish regime
Red = bearish regime
No second trendline competing with it
👉 If price is on the wrong side → no trade
2️⃣ Pivot ATR Structure Channel (SECOND layer)
Sloping channel following real swing structure
Shows:
Trend acceleration
Healthy pullbacks
Channel fill is very light (high transparency)
👉 Pullbacks inside this channel are valid
👉 Breaks outside = caution / exit
3️⃣ Supply & Demand Zones (ONLY horizontal objects)
Few, wide, soft-colored zones
No pivot clutter, no fibs, no grids
👉 Trades happen only here
4️⃣ Liquidity Sweep Markers (EVENT-BASED)
Appears only near zones
Indicates stop-hunt, not entry by itself
👉 Sweep + zone + trend = setup
👉 Sweep alone = ignore
5️⃣ Dashboard (Decision Support, not distraction)
Small
Corner-placed
Shows only:
Trend
Strength
HTF bias
Zone
Signal
Session
👉 After experience, you’ll barely look at it
🚫 What You DO NOT See (Very Important)
A clean AMSC chart intentionally avoids:
Multiple moving averages
Pivot levels (P/R/S)
Too many channels
Oscillator panels
Bright fills or thick lines
If your chart looks “busy”, something is ON that should be OFF.
🧠 Mental Model (Keep This Image in Mind)
AMSC chart =
1 dynamic trend
1 structure channel
1 zone
1 liquidity event
1 decision
Anything more → clutter
Anything less → blind trading
✅ Final Visual Checklist (Before Trading)
✔ Chart background visible
✔ Candles clearly readable
✔ Zones visible but not loud
✔ Channel guides the eye
✔ Nothing overlaps price excessively
If yes → you are trading AMSC correctly
Crosses Open Daily (shock points OD)It is an indicator that works to alert you when an asset, during the day, crosses or approaches the daily open again.
Market Health Indicator# Market Health Indicator - Documentation
## Overview
The Market Health Indicator is a Pine Script technical analysis tool designed for TradingView that evaluates overall market conditions by analyzing the relationship between price and three Exponential Moving Averages (EMAs), as well as the relationships between the EMAs themselves. The indicator provides a quantitative score and actionable investment recommendations.
---
## Purpose
This indicator helps traders and investors:
- Assess the overall health and trend strength of a market or security
- Make informed decisions about position sizing
- Identify bullish, bearish, or neutral market conditions
- Determine when to increase, reduce, or exit positions
---
## Scoring Methodology
### Scoring System
The indicator evaluates **6 conditions**, each contributing either **+1** or **-1** to the total score:
#### Price vs EMA Conditions (3 conditions)
1. **Price vs EMA 21**
- Price > EMA 21 → +1
- Price < EMA 21 → -1
2. **Price vs EMA 50**
- Price > EMA 50 → +1
- Price < EMA 50 → -1
3. **Price vs EMA 100**
- Price > EMA 100 → +1
- Price < EMA 100 → -1
#### EMA Relationship Conditions (3 conditions)
4. **EMA 21 vs EMA 100**
- EMA 21 > EMA 100 → +1
- EMA 21 < EMA 100 → -1
5. **EMA 21 vs EMA 50**
- EMA 21 > EMA 50 → +1
- EMA 21 < EMA 50 → -1
6. **EMA 50 vs EMA 100**
- EMA 50 > EMA 100 → +1
- EMA 50 < EMA 100 → -1
### Total Score Range
- **Minimum Score**: -6 (all conditions bearish)
- **Maximum Score**: +6 (all conditions bullish)
---
## Market Health Status
Based on the total score, the indicator assigns one of five market health statuses:
| Score Range | Status | Interpretation |
|-------------|--------|----------------|
| 4 to 6 | **Strong Bullish** | All or most conditions favor upward momentum |
| 2 to 3 | **Bullish** | Majority of conditions are positive |
| -1 to 1 | **Neutral** | Mixed signals, no clear directional bias |
| -3 to -2 | **Bearish** | Majority of conditions are negative |
| -6 to -4 | **Strong Bearish** | All or most conditions favor downward momentum |
---
## Investment Level Recommendations
The indicator provides position sizing recommendations based on the score:
| Score Range | Investment Level | Action |
|-------------|-----------------|--------|
| 4 to 6 | **100% Invested** | Maximum exposure - strong bullish conditions |
| 2 to 3 | **75% Invested** | High exposure - moderately bullish conditions |
| 0 to 1 | **50% Invested** | Moderate exposure - neutral to slightly positive conditions |
| Below 0 | **Exit Weak Stocks** | Reduce exposure - bearish conditions, exit underperforming positions |
---
## Installation & Setup
### Installation Steps
1. Open TradingView and navigate to any chart
2. Click on **Pine Editor** at the bottom of the screen
3. Copy the entire Pine Script code
4. Paste it into the Pine Editor
5. Click **"Add to Chart"**
### Configuration Options
The indicator includes two customizable settings accessible via the settings gear icon:
#### 1. Table Position
Choose where the indicator table appears on your chart:
- **Top**: top_left, top_center, top_right
- **Middle**: middle_left, middle_center, middle_right
- **Bottom**: bottom_left, bottom_center, bottom_right
**Default**: top_right
#### 2. Table Size
Adjust the text size of the indicator table:
- **tiny**: Smallest text size
- **small**: Small text size
- **normal**: Standard text size (default)
- **large**: Large text size
- **huge**: Largest text size
**Default**: normal
---
## Understanding the Display
### Table Components
The indicator displays a table with the following rows:
1. **Header Row (Colored)**
- Left cell: Market Health status
- Right cell: Current score out of 6
- Color indicates market condition (green = bullish, yellow = neutral, red = bearish)
2. **Investment Level Row (Blue)**
- Shows recommended position sizing based on current score
- Helps with portfolio management decisions
3. **Column Headers (Gray)**
- "Condition" - describes each evaluation criteria
- "Score" - shows the +1 or -1 value
4. **Condition Rows (6 rows)**
- Each row shows one of the 6 scoring conditions
- Left column: condition description
- Right column: score value (+1 in green or -1 in red)
---
## Interpretation Guidelines
### Strong Bullish (Score 4-6)
**Characteristics:**
- Price trading above all major EMAs
- EMAs aligned in bullish order (21 > 50 > 100)
- Strong upward momentum
**Action:**
- Maintain full exposure (100% invested)
- Consider adding to winning positions
- Look for pullbacks as buying opportunities
### Bullish (Score 2-3)
**Characteristics:**
- Price above most EMAs
- Generally positive EMA alignment
- Moderate upward trend
**Action:**
- Maintain high exposure (75% invested)
- Hold existing positions
- Be selective with new entries
### Neutral (Score -1 to 1)
**Characteristics:**
- Mixed signals from price and EMAs
- No clear trend direction
- Market indecision
**Action:**
- Reduce exposure to 50%
- Wait for clearer signals
- Focus on risk management
- Consider range-bound strategies
### Bearish (Score -2 to -3)
**Characteristics:**
- Price below most EMAs
- Generally negative EMA alignment
- Moderate downward trend
**Action:**
- Exit weak positions
- Reduce overall exposure
- Raise cash levels
- Protect capital
### Strong Bearish (Score -4 to -6)
**Characteristics:**
- Price trading below all major EMAs
- EMAs aligned in bearish order (21 < 50 < 100)
- Strong downward momentum
**Action:**
- Exit weak stocks immediately
- Minimal to no long exposure
- Preserve capital
- Wait for market conditions to improve
---
## Best Practices
### Usage Tips
1. **Timeframe Selection**
- Works on all timeframes
- Higher timeframes (daily, weekly) provide more reliable signals
- Lower timeframes (intraday) may generate more frequent signals but with higher noise
2. **Combine with Other Analysis**
- Use as a component of a comprehensive trading strategy
- Complement with support/resistance levels
- Consider volume and other momentum indicators
- Factor in fundamental analysis for longer-term positions
3. **Position Sizing**
- Treat investment level recommendations as guidelines, not rigid rules
- Adjust based on your risk tolerance and account size
- Consider your overall portfolio allocation
4. **Risk Management**
- Always use stop losses regardless of indicator reading
- Don't ignore risk management during "Strong Bullish" periods
- The indicator shows trend, not specific entry/exit points
### Limitations
- **Lagging Nature**: EMAs are lagging indicators, so signals may come after trend changes have begun
- **Whipsaw Risk**: In choppy, sideways markets, the indicator may generate mixed signals
- **Not a Standalone System**: Should be used as part of a broader trading strategy
- **No Predictive Power**: Shows current conditions, not future direction
- **Market Context**: May need adjustment during extreme market conditions or unusual volatility
---
## Technical Details
### EMA Calculations
The indicator uses three standard Exponential Moving Averages:
- **EMA 21**: Short-term trend (approximately 1 month of trading days)
- **EMA 50**: Medium-term trend (approximately 2.5 months)
- **EMA 100**: Long-term trend (approximately 5 months)
EMAs give more weight to recent prices compared to Simple Moving Averages (SMAs), making them more responsive to price changes.
### Update Frequency
- The indicator recalculates on every bar close
- Real-time updates during the current bar formation
- Table displays the most recent completed bar data
### Performance
- Lightweight indicator with minimal computational overhead
- Suitable for use with multiple charts simultaneously
- No historical data storage required beyond standard EMA calculations
---
## Frequently Asked Questions
**Q: Can I change the EMA periods (21, 50, 100)?**
A: The current version uses fixed EMA periods. Modifying these would require editing the Pine Script code directly.
**Q: Does this indicator work on all assets?**
A: Yes, it works on stocks, forex, cryptocurrencies, commodities, and indices - any asset with price data.
**Q: Can I use this for day trading?**
A: Yes, but it's designed for swing trading and position trading. For day trading, consider using lower timeframes and being aware of increased signal noise.
**Q: What if the score keeps changing?**
A: Frequent score changes indicate a choppy or transitional market. Consider waiting for a more stable reading before taking action.
**Q: Should I exit ALL positions when score is negative?**
A: The recommendation is to "Exit Weak Stocks" - focus on underperforming positions. Strong stocks may still be held with appropriate stop losses.
**Q: Can I get alerts based on score changes?**
A: The current version doesn't include alerts, but this functionality could be added with Pine Script modifications.
---
## Version History
**Version 1.0**
- Initial release
- 6-condition scoring system
- Investment level recommendations
- Customizable table position and size
- Overlay on main chart
---
## Support & Feedback
For questions, suggestions, or issues with the indicator:
- Review this documentation thoroughly
- Test the indicator on historical data before live trading
- Adjust settings to match your chart layout preferences
- Always paper trade new strategies before risking real capital
---
## Disclaimer
This indicator is provided for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute financial advice, investment advice, trading advice, or any other type of advice. Trading and investing involve substantial risk of loss. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Always do your own research and consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
Petit Bollinger BandsAdded additional spread to the original Bollinger Bands to catch extreme price action. Bollinger Bands with 0.25, 2 and 3 sigmas
Average CandleAverage Candle is a custom indicator that plots a synthetic candle built from the average open, high, low, and close of the last X periods, providing a smoother view of price behavior and trend. It helps filter noise by summarizing recent market action into a single, representative **candle** per bar.
1. Introduction
Average Candle calculates the simple moving average of each OHLC component (Open, High, Low, Close) over a user-defined lookback period and renders that as a separate candle on the chart.
This creates a smoothed representation of price that is less affected by short-term volatility while still respecting the overall structure of the market.
By visualizing these averaged candles, traders can better identify underlying direction and momentum without removing the original price bars.
2. Key features
- Uses the average of the last X opens, highs, lows, and closes to build a synthetic candle for each bar, allowing consistent smoothing across all OHLC components.
- Colors the Average Candle bullish or bearish based on whether the average close is above or below the average open, making directional bias visually clear at a glance.
- Can be overlaid on the main chart to compare raw price candles with their averaged counterpart, helping traders distinguish meaningful swings from short-term noise.
3. How to use
- Add the indicator to your chart, choose the desired lookback length (X periods), and tune it according to your trading timeframe and style—for example, shorter lengths for more responsive signals and longer lengths for smoother trends.
- Use the Average Candle to confirm trend direction, detect potential reversals, or validate entries and exits by checking whether price action aligns with the smoothed average structure.
- Combine it with other tools such as support/resistance, volume, or momentum indicators, ensuring it is used as a complementary visualization aid rather than a standalone signal generator.
US Silver Coin Melt Value Lines (Spot-Based)This indicator calculates and plots the melt value of several historic U.S. silver coins based on the current spot price of silver. Each coin contains a known amount of silver, expressed in troy ounces. By multiplying the spot price by each coin’s silver weight, the script produces real‑time melt‑value lines that track the intrinsic metal value of each denomination.
Coins included:
- 90% Silver Dollar (Morgan/Peace)
- 90% Half Dollar
- 90% Quarter
- 90% Dime
- 40% Half Dollar (1965–1970)
- 35% Wartime Silver Nickel (1942–1945)
The indicator retrieves a dedicated silver spot symbol using request.security(), ensuring melt‑value lines remain correctly scaled regardless of the chart symbol. Each line is color‑coded and can optionally display a right‑edge label for quick identification.
Features:
- Real‑time melt‑value calculations based on spot silver
- Works on any chart symbol
- Optional right‑edge labels for each coin
- Clean, color‑matched visual layout
- Accurate silver weights for all included coins
This tool is intended for users who track bullion value, compare coin premiums, or study historical relationships between spot silver and U.S. coinage.
No external data sources, links, or promotional content are used.
orb by codeUltimate Opening Range Break (ORB) Tool
Shows the future NY and ASIA sessions with a countdown timer.
Toggle past sessions, future session markers, midlines, countdown boxes, and all labels for the opening range breakout.
Takes the high, low, midline of the 15 min candle 1 hour into the sessions.
Customize every color element — including fills, highs, lows, and midlines for both NY and Asia sessions.
Built for traders who want a clean, flexible, and powerful ORB workflow.
clirings//@version=5
indicator("Range Marker ", overlay=true)
// Функция для проверки времени на вхождение в диапазон с 23:50 до 10:00 (ночной клиринг)
isNightTime = (hour >= 23 and minute >= 50) or (hour < 9)
// Функция для проверки времени на вхождение в диапазон с 18:50 до 19:05 (вечерний клиринг)
isEveningClearing = (hour == 18 and minute >= 50) or (hour == 19 and minute <= 5)
// Функция для проверки времени на вхождение в диапазона с 14:00 до 14:05 (дневной клиринг)
isDayClearing = (hour == 14 and minute <= 5)
// Фоновый цвет для ночного времени (23:50–09:00)
bgcolor(isNightTime ? color.new(color.blue, 80) : na, title="Night Session")
// Фоновый цвет для вечернего клиринга (18:50–19:05)
bgcolor(isEveningClearing ? color.new(color.red, 80) : na, title="Evening Clearing")
// Фоновый цвет для дневного клиринга (14:00–14:05)
bgcolor(isDayClearing ? color.new(color.orange, 80) : na, title="Day Clearing")
hap adxAdaptive ADX & DI Color Bars – Indicator Description
This indicator is an advanced ADX-based momentum and trend strength visualizer.
Instead of displaying raw ADX and DI values only, it dynamically changes bar colors
based on the relationship between ADX, +DI, and −DI, making market conditions
instantly readable.
Core Logic:
- Rising ADX indicates increasing momentum and trend strength
- Falling ADX signals weakening trend or transition to range
- +DI vs −DI defines bullish or bearish directional control
Color States:
Strong Bullish Trend:
- ADX is rising
- +DI is above −DI
- Shows strong bullish momentum and trend continuation
Weak / Early Bullish:
- +DI above −DI
- ADX flat or weakening
- Trend exists but momentum is not fully confirmed
Strong Bearish Trend:
- ADX is rising
- −DI is above +DI
- Strong bearish dominance and continuation
Weak / Early Bearish:
- −DI above +DI
- ADX weakening
- Selling pressure exists but momentum is fading
No-Trade / Range Zone:
- ADX is low or clearly declining
- +DI and −DI are close or frequently crossing
- Market is ranging or indecisive
Why This Indicator Is Useful:
- Removes the need to interpret raw ADX values
- Visually highlights trend strength, weakness, and transitions
- Helps avoid low-quality trades during weak momentum
- Works perfectly as a trend filter for scalping, day trading, and swing trading
Best Use Cases:
- Trend confirmation
- Momentum filtering
- Entry quality validation
- Avoiding false breakouts in low ADX conditions
Toby Crabel's HisVolAs in Linda Raschke's Street smarts..... . This indicator shows the signals of Toby Crabel's Historical Volatility 6/100 strategy. The strategy assumes, that volatility contraction measured by two measures would give better results.
There is one other script that is a strategy , but it assumes that the signal requires both inside bar and narrowest range, what is not as in Linda Raschke's.
The strategy and what does the script do:
1) measures short-term unannualized volatility (by default six), long term uannualized volatility (by default 100), and measures the ratio of short volatility / long volatility.
2) checks if the current bar is an inside bar or has narrowest range out of last X bar (by default 4), or both,
3) puts an etiquette if short volatility / long volatility is equal to or smaller than 0,5 AND the day is inside bar, has narrowest range, or both.
Next day both buy-stop and sell-stop should be set. Buy-stop at the high and sell-stop at the low of the bar with etiquette.
This is by no means any financial advice, nor the historical results guarantee future gain.
Sebastine All in One Indicator Sebastine All in One Indicator
Introduction
Markets speak in many dialects.
Sometimes they whisper through volume, sometimes they shout via momentum, at times they breathe through volatility, and occasionally they leave footprints in OBV, PVT, RSI, or TSI.
Most traders respond by stacking indicator after indicator—until the chart resembles a tangled fishing net.
This indicator was built to untangle that net.
Instead of plotting multiple indicators simultaneously, this tool lets you focus on one dimension of market behavior at a time, while preserving structure through a Darvas-style box framework.
The box logic used here is inspired by Darvas-style structural bounding, applied to non-price data such as volume, momentum, and volatility.
🔍 What This Indicator Does
• Combines Volume, OBV, PVT, RSI, Momentum, Volatility, TSI, and Supertrend
• Displays only one selected data stream at a time, reducing noise
• Wraps the selected indicator inside a dynamic Darvas-style box
• Highlights:
o Breakouts & breakdowns
o Compression (energy build-up)
o Structural shifts
o Momentum inflections
o Mean-reversion zones
Think of it as one lens, many filters—you rotate the lens, not clutter the chart.
🧠 How to Use It (Practical Insight)
• Volume / OBV / PVT → Institutional intent & accumulation/distribution
• Momentum / RSI / TSI → Strength, exhaustion, and early reversals
• Volatility → Expansion after contraction (the market’s deep breath)
• Supertrend (as data source) → Trend structure without price bias
The Darvas-style box adds context:
• Narrow boxes = stored energy
• Box expansion = energy release
• Source touching box edges = reaction zones
• Zero-line crossings = regime shifts (where applicable)
• 🎯 Who Is This For?
• Traders who want clarity over clutter
• Discretionary traders who adapt tools to market phase
• System builders seeking structure with flexibility
• Anyone who believes less noise = more signal
📝 Points to Note (Important for Proper Interpretation)
1. Color Coding & Structure
• The upper box line (green) represents the upper structural boundary
• The lower box line (red) represents the lower structural boundary
• The white step-line represents the selected source indicator (e.g., PVT, RSI, Momentum)
2. Pane Scaling & Visibility (Very Important)
• This indicator is designed for use in the bottom pane
• Different sources have very different numerical ranges:
o RSI is bounded between 0 and 100
o PVT, OBV, and Volume can have large absolute values
• Users should manually drag and scale the indicator vertically for optimal visibility
• This is intentional and preserves the raw integrity of each data source rather than force-normalizing it
3. Histogram for Comparative Insight
• A histogram of the selected source is included for quick visual comparison
• Helps identify expansion, contraction, acceleration, and divergence, especially during compression phases inside the box
📌 Recommended Usage (Clarity Over Clutter)
Although multiple sources are available, it is strongly recommended to use one chart with one selected source at a time for best clarity and analytical depth.
For first-time users, PVT (Price Volume Trend) is an ideal starting point.
It blends price movement and volume flow into a single continuous narrative and often reveals institutional participation earlier than price alone. PVT works especially well within the Darvas-style box framework.
Once comfortable, users may switch to RSI, Momentum, Volatility, OBV, or other sources—but always one at a time. This preserves the philosophy of focused observation rather than indicator overload.
🌱 Philosophy Behind the Tool
This indicator rewards patience and observation.Give it space.
It will quietly show when the market is gathering energy—and when it is ready to move.
Markets don’t change indicators. We change how we listen.
This indicator doesn’t predict. It reveals.
Think of it not as a dashboard, but as a rotating telescope—you change lenses, not skies.
[OBJ] Customisable MAsThis Moving Averages indicator was intended for members of the OneBigJourney Discord
FVG for Backtesting3-Candle Trend + FVG (15m) – v6
This indicator identifies three consecutive bullish or bearish candles on the 15-minute timeframe and highlights Fair Value Gaps (FVG) in the middle candle.
It displays:
Boxes marking the FVG zones
Labels showing “FVG”
Triangle signals for long (bullish) and short (bearish) setups
Fully compatible with Pine Script v6, it serves as a visual tool for spotting trend setups and potential trading opportunities.
ETH Staking Rate - weighted average of WSTETH, CBETH, RETHThis indicator uses the redemption rate of WSTETH, CBETH, RETH from Pyth and the market cap of each from Cryptocap to calculate a weighted average ETH staking rate.
Coppe's Intraday Strategy V.3Best Intraday Strategy V.3 with Monthly Backtesting and multiple Setups for Gold and NAS
Custom Price Offsets v6.1Use the indicator to mark pullbacks and targets on your chart based off custom levels. Click to set the initial point on your chart. Can change your offsets in the settings menu. must delete and readd indicator to change set point.
STIME3H Time High/Low Triangles (Correct Time • Wick/Body • Timezone Control)
This indicator plots 3-Hour (3H) High & Low levels using triangle markers, aligned to exact clock-based time blocks such as 00:00, 03:00, 06:00, 09:00, 12:00, 15:00, 18:00, 21:00.
It is designed for ICT / CRT / intraday traders who need precise session and time-cycle reference points without cluttering the chart.
🔹 Key Features
▲ High triangle & ▼ Low triangle for each 3-hour block
⏱ Correct time alignment using selectable timezones
🌍 Timezone dropdown
UTC
UTC-5 (Fixed)
New York (DST auto)
London (DST auto)
Tokyo
Custom timezone (IANA / Etc format)
🕒 Toggle individual times ON/OFF (00, 03, 06, 09, 12, 15, 18, 21)
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Penny Stock Short Signal Pro# Penny Stock Short Signal Pro (PSSP) v1.0
## Complete User Guide & Documentation
---
# 📋 TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. (#introduction)
2. (#why-short-penny-stocks)
3. (#the-7-core-detection-systems)
4. (#installation--setup)
5. (#understanding-the-dashboard)
6. (#input-settings-deep-dive)
7. (#visual-elements-explained)
8. (#alert-configuration)
9. (#trading-strategies)
10. (#risk-management)
11. (#best-practices)
12. (#troubleshooting)
13. (#changelog)
---
# Introduction
**Penny Stock Short Signal Pro (PSSP)** is a comprehensive Pine Script v6 indicator specifically engineered for identifying high-probability short-selling opportunities on low-priced, high-volatility stocks. Unlike generic indicators that apply broad technical analysis, PSSP is purpose-built for the unique characteristics of penny stock price action—where parabolic moves, retail FOMO, and violent reversals create predictable patterns for prepared traders.
## Key Features
- **7 Independent Detection Systems** working in concert to identify exhaustion points
- **Composite Signal Engine** that requires multiple confirmations before triggering
- **Real-Time Dashboard** displaying all signal states and market metrics
- **Automatic Risk Management** with dynamic stop-loss and profit target calculations
- **Customizable Sensitivity** for different trading styles (scalping vs. swing)
- **Built-in Alert System** for all major signal types
## Who Is This For?
- **Active Day Traders** looking to capitalize on intraday reversals
- **Short Sellers** who specialize in penny stocks and small caps
- **Momentum Traders** who want to identify when momentum is exhausting
- **Risk-Conscious Traders** who need clear entry/exit levels
---
# Why Short Penny Stocks?
## The Penny Stock Lifecycle
Penny stocks follow a remarkably predictable lifecycle that creates shorting opportunities:
```
PHASE 1: ACCUMULATION
└── Low volume, tight range
└── Smart money quietly building positions
PHASE 2: MARKUP / PROMOTION
└── News catalyst or promotional campaign
└── Volume increases, price begins rising
└── Early momentum traders enter
PHASE 3: DISTRIBUTION (YOUR OPPORTUNITY)
└── Parabolic move attracts retail FOMO buyers
└── Smart money selling into strength
└── Volume climax signals exhaustion
└── ⚠️ PSSP SIGNALS FIRE HERE ⚠️
PHASE 4: DECLINE
└── Support breaks, panic selling
└── Price returns toward origin
└── Short sellers profit
```
## Why Shorts Work on Penny Stocks
1. **No Fundamental Support**: Most penny stocks have no earnings, revenue, or assets to justify elevated prices
2. **Promotional Nature**: Many rallies are driven by promoters who will eventually stop
3. **Retail Exhaustion**: Retail buying power is finite—when it's exhausted, gravity takes over
4. **Float Dynamics**: Low float stocks move fast in both directions
5. **Technical Levels Matter**: VWAP, round numbers, and prior highs become self-fulfilling resistance
---
# The 7 Core Detection Systems
PSSP employs seven independent detection algorithms. Each identifies a specific type of exhaustion or reversal signal. When multiple systems fire simultaneously, the probability of a successful short dramatically increases.
---
## 1. PARABOLIC EXHAUSTION DETECTOR
### What It Detects
Identifies when price has moved too far, too fast and is likely to reverse. This system looks for the classic "blow-off top" pattern common in penny stock runners.
### Technical Logic
```
Parabolic Signal = TRUE when:
├── Consecutive green candles ≥ threshold (default: 3)
├── AND price extension from VWAP ≥ threshold ATRs (default: 1.5)
└── OR shooting star / upper wick rejection pattern forms
```
### Visual Representation
```
╱╲ ← Shooting star / upper wick
╱ ╲ (Parabolic exhaustion)
╱
╱
╱
══════════════ VWAP
╱
╱
```
### Why It Works on Penny Stocks
Penny stocks are notorious for parabolic moves driven by retail FOMO. When everyone who wants to buy has bought, there's no one left to push prices higher. The shooting star pattern shows that sellers are already stepping in at higher prices.
### Key Settings
| Parameter | Default | Range | Description |
|-----------|---------|-------|-------------|
| Lookback Period | 10 | 3-30 | Bars to analyze for pattern |
| Extension Threshold | 1.5 ATR | 0.5-5.0 | How far above VWAP is "parabolic" |
| Consecutive Green Bars | 3 | 2-10 | Minimum green bars for exhaustion |
---
## 2. VWAP REJECTION SYSTEM
### What It Detects
Volume Weighted Average Price (VWAP) is the single most important level for institutional traders. This system identifies when price tests above VWAP and gets rejected back below—a powerful short signal.
### Technical Logic
```
VWAP Rejection = TRUE when:
├── Candle high pierces above VWAP
├── AND candle closes below VWAP
├── AND candle is bearish (close < open)
└── AND rejection distance is within sensitivity threshold
```
### Visual Representation
```
High ──→ ╱╲
╱ ╲
VWAP ════════╱════╲═══════════
Close ←── Rejection
```
### Extended VWAP Signals
The system also tracks VWAP standard deviation bands. Rejection from the upper band (2 standard deviations above VWAP) is an even stronger signal.
### Why It Works on Penny Stocks
- Algorithms and institutions use VWAP as their benchmark
- Failed attempts to reclaim VWAP often lead to waterfall selling
- VWAP acts as a "magnet" that price tends to revert toward
### Key Settings
| Parameter | Default | Range | Description |
|-----------|---------|-------|-------------|
| Rejection Sensitivity | 0.5 ATR | 0.1-2.0 | How close to VWAP for valid rejection |
| Show VWAP Line | True | - | Display VWAP on chart |
| Show VWAP Bands | True | - | Display standard deviation bands |
| Band Multiplier | 2.0 | 0.5-4.0 | Standard deviations for bands |
---
## 3. VOLUME CLIMAX DETECTOR
### What It Detects
Identifies "blow-off tops" where extreme volume accompanies a price spike. This often marks the exact top as it represents maximum retail participation—after which buying power is exhausted.
### Technical Logic
```
Volume Climax = TRUE when:
├── Current volume ≥ (Average volume × Climax Multiple)
├── AND one of:
│ ├── Selling into the high (upper wick > lower wick on green bar)
│ └── OR post-climax weakness (red bar following climax bar)
```
### Visual Representation
```
Price: ╱╲
╱ ╲
╱ ╲
╱ ╲
╱
Volume:
▂▃▅▇██▇▅▃▂▁
↑
Volume Climax (3x+ average)
```
### Why It Works on Penny Stocks
- Retail traders pile in at the top, creating volume spikes
- Market makers and smart money use this liquidity to exit
- Once the volume spike passes, there's no fuel left for higher prices
- The "smart money selling into dumb money buying" creates the top
### Key Settings
| Parameter | Default | Range | Description |
|-----------|---------|-------|-------------|
| Volume MA Length | 20 | 5-50 | Period for average volume calculation |
| Climax Volume Multiple | 3.0x | 1.5-10.0 | Multiple of average for "climax" |
| Show Volume Bars | True | - | Visual volume representation |
---
## 4. RSI DIVERGENCE ANALYZER
### What It Detects
Bearish divergence occurs when price makes higher highs but RSI (momentum) makes lower highs. This indicates that momentum is weakening even as price pushes higher—a warning of imminent reversal.
### Technical Logic
```
Bearish Divergence = TRUE when:
├── RSI is in overbought territory (> threshold)
├── AND RSI is declining (current < previous < prior)
└── Indicates momentum exhaustion before price catches up
```
### Visual Representation
```
Price: /\ /\
/ \ / \ ← Higher high
/ \/
/
/
RSI: /\
/ \ /\
/ \/ \ ← Lower high (DIVERGENCE)
/ \
════════════════════ Overbought (70)
```
### Why It Works on Penny Stocks
- Penny stocks often push to new highs on weaker and weaker momentum
- Divergence signals that fewer buyers are participating at each new high
- Eventually, the lack of buying pressure leads to collapse
### Key Settings
| Parameter | Default | Range | Description |
|-----------|---------|-------|-------------|
| RSI Length | 14 | 5-30 | Standard RSI calculation period |
| Overbought Level | 70 | 60-90 | RSI level considered overbought |
| Divergence Lookback | 14 | 5-30 | Bars to look back for swing highs |
---
## 5. KEY LEVEL REJECTION TRACKER
### What It Detects
Identifies rejections from significant price levels where shorts are likely to be concentrated: High of Day (HOD), premarket highs, and psychological levels (whole and half dollars).
### Technical Logic
```
Level Rejection = TRUE when:
├── Price touches key level (within 0.2% tolerance)
├── AND candle is bearish (close < open)
├── AND close is in lower portion of candle range
│
├── Key Levels Tracked:
│ ├── High of Day (HOD)
│ ├── Premarket High
│ └── Psychological levels ($1.00, $1.50, $2.00, etc.)
```
### Visual Representation
```
HOD ─────────────────────────────────
╱╲ ← Rejection
╱ ╲
╱ ╲
╱
─────────────────────────────────
PM High ─────────────────────────────
```
### Why It Works on Penny Stocks
- **HOD**: The high of day is where the most traders are trapped long. Failure to break HOD often triggers stop-loss cascades
- **Premarket High**: Represents overnight enthusiasm; failure to exceed often means the "news" is priced in
- **Psychological Levels**: Round numbers ($1, $2, $5) attract orders and act as natural resistance
### Key Settings
| Parameter | Default | Range | Description |
|-----------|---------|-------|-------------|
| Track HOD Rejection | True | - | Monitor high of day |
| Track Premarket High | True | - | Monitor premarket resistance |
| Track Psychological Levels | True | - | Monitor round numbers |
---
## 6. FAILED BREAKOUT DETECTOR
### What It Detects
Identifies "bull traps" where price breaks above resistance but immediately fails and closes back below. This traps breakout buyers and often leads to accelerated selling.
### Technical Logic
```
Failed Breakout = TRUE when:
├── Price breaks above recent high (lookback period)
├── AND one of:
│ ├── Same bar closes below the breakout level
│ └── OR following bars show consecutive red candles
```
### Visual Representation
```
╱╲
╱ ╲ ← False breakout
Recent High ══╱════╲════════════════
╱ ╲
╱ ╲
╱ ╲ ← Trapped longs panic sell
```
### Why It Works on Penny Stocks
- Breakout traders enter on the break, providing exit liquidity for smart money
- When the breakout fails, these traders become trapped and must exit
- Their forced selling accelerates the decline
- Penny stocks have thin order books, making failed breakouts especially violent
### Key Settings
| Parameter | Default | Range | Description |
|-----------|---------|-------|-------------|
| Breakout Lookback | 5 | 2-15 | Bars to define "recent high" |
| Confirmation Bars | 2 | 1-5 | Bars to confirm failure |
---
## 7. MOVING AVERAGE BREAKDOWN SYSTEM
### What It Detects
Monitors exponential moving averages (EMAs) for bearish crossovers and price rejections. EMA crosses often signal trend changes, while rejections from EMAs indicate resistance.
### Technical Logic
```
MA Breakdown = TRUE when:
├── Bearish EMA cross (fast crosses below slow)
└── OR EMA rejection (price tests EMA from below and fails)
```
### Visual Representation
```
╱╲ ← Rejection from EMA
╱ ╲
EMA 9 ═══════════╱════╲═══════════
╲
EMA 20 ═══════════════════╲════════
╲
Bearish cross ↓
```
### Why It Works on Penny Stocks
- EMAs smooth out the noise and show underlying trend direction
- When fast EMA crosses below slow EMA, it signals momentum shift
- Rejected attempts to reclaim EMAs show sellers are in control
### Key Settings
| Parameter | Default | Range | Description |
|-----------|---------|-------|-------------|
| Fast EMA | 9 | 3-20 | Short-term trend |
| Slow EMA | 20 | 10-50 | Medium-term trend |
| Show EMAs | True | - | Display on chart |
---
# Installation & Setup
## Step 1: Access Pine Editor
1. Open TradingView (tradingview.com)
2. Open any chart
3. Click "Pine Editor" at the bottom of the screen
## Step 2: Create New Indicator
1. Click "Open" → "New blank indicator"
2. Delete any existing code
3. Paste the entire PSSP code
## Step 3: Save and Add to Chart
1. Click "Save" (give it a name like "PSSP")
2. Click "Add to chart"
3. The indicator will appear with default settings
## Step 4: Configure Settings
1. Click the gear icon (⚙️) on the indicator
2. Adjust settings based on your trading style (see Settings section)
3. Click "OK" to apply
## Recommended Chart Setup
- **Timeframe**: 1-minute or 5-minute for scalping, 15-minute for swing shorts
- **Chart Type**: Candlestick
- **Extended Hours**: Enable if trading premarket/afterhours
- **Volume**: Can disable default volume since PSSP tracks it
---
# Understanding the Dashboard
The real-time dashboard provides at-a-glance status of all systems:
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ 📊 SHORT SIGNAL DASHBOARD │
├─────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ Signal Strength: 5/7 │
├─────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ ─── ACTIVE SIGNALS ─── │
│ │
│ Parabolic Exhaustion 🔴 2.1 ATR │
│ VWAP Rejection 🔴 Above │
│ Volume Climax 🔴 4.2x Avg │
│ RSI Divergence ⚪ RSI: 68 │
│ Level Rejection 🔴 @ HOD │
│ Failed Breakout 🔴 │
│ MA Breakdown ⚪ Bullish │
├─────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ ─── RISK LEVELS ─── │
│ Stop: $2.45 T1: $2.10 T2: $1.85 │
└─────────────────────────────────────────┘
```
## Dashboard Elements Explained
### Signal Strength Indicator
| Rating | Signals | Color | Interpretation |
|--------|---------|-------|----------------|
| STRONG | 5-7 | Red | High-confidence short opportunity |
| MODERATE | 3-4 | Orange | Decent setup, consider other factors |
| WEAK | 1-2 | Gray | Insufficient confirmation |
| NONE | 0 | Gray | No short signals active |
### Signal Status Icons
- 🔴 = Signal is ACTIVE (condition met)
- ⚪ = Signal is INACTIVE (condition not met)
### Contextual Metrics
Each signal row includes relevant metrics:
- **Parabolic**: Shows ATR extension from VWAP
- **VWAP**: Shows if price is Above/Below VWAP
- **Volume**: Shows current volume as multiple of average
- **RSI**: Shows current RSI value
- **Level**: Shows which level was touched (HOD, PM High, etc.)
- **MA**: Shows EMA relationship (Bullish/Bearish)
### Risk Levels
When a composite short signal fires:
- **Stop**: Suggested stop-loss level (high + ATR multiple)
- **T1**: First profit target (1:1 risk/reward)
- **T2**: Second profit target (user-defined R:R)
---
# Input Settings Deep Dive
## Group 1: Parabolic Exhaustion
| Setting | Default | Conservative | Aggressive | Description |
|---------|---------|--------------|------------|-------------|
| Enable | True | True | True | Turn system on/off |
| Lookback Period | 10 | 15 | 5 | Bars analyzed for pattern |
| Extension Threshold | 1.5 | 2.0 | 1.0 | ATRs above VWAP for "parabolic" |
| Consecutive Green Bars | 3 | 4 | 2 | Minimum green bars required |
**Tuning Tips:**
- Lower thresholds = more signals but more false positives
- Higher thresholds = fewer signals but higher quality
- For very volatile penny stocks, consider higher thresholds
## Group 2: VWAP Rejection
| Setting | Default | Conservative | Aggressive | Description |
|---------|---------|--------------|------------|-------------|
| Enable | True | True | True | Turn system on/off |
| Rejection Sensitivity | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.8 | ATR distance for valid rejection |
| Show VWAP Line | True | True | True | Display VWAP |
| Show VWAP Bands | True | True | True | Display deviation bands |
| Band Multiplier | 2.0 | 2.5 | 1.5 | Standard deviations for bands |
**Tuning Tips:**
- Tighter sensitivity (lower number) = must reject very close to VWAP
- Wider bands = less frequent upper band rejections but more significant
## Group 3: Volume Climax
| Setting | Default | Conservative | Aggressive | Description |
|---------|---------|--------------|------------|-------------|
| Enable | True | True | True | Turn system on/off |
| Volume MA Length | 20 | 30 | 10 | Baseline volume period |
| Climax Volume Multiple | 3.0 | 4.0 | 2.0 | Multiple for "climax" status |
| Show Volume Profile | True | True | True | Visual volume bars |
**Tuning Tips:**
- Higher multiple = only extreme volume spikes trigger
- Shorter MA = more responsive to recent volume changes
- For highly liquid stocks, consider higher multiples
## Group 4: Momentum Divergence
| Setting | Default | Conservative | Aggressive | Description |
|---------|---------|--------------|------------|-------------|
| Enable | True | True | True | Turn system on/off |
| RSI Length | 14 | 21 | 7 | RSI calculation period |
| Overbought Level | 70 | 75 | 65 | Threshold for "overbought" |
| Divergence Lookback | 14 | 20 | 10 | Bars for swing high detection |
**Tuning Tips:**
- Lower overbought threshold = more frequent signals
- Shorter RSI length = more responsive but noisier
## Group 5: Key Level Rejection
| Setting | Default | Description |
|---------|---------|-------------|
| Enable | True | Master toggle for level system |
| Track Premarket High | True | Monitor premarket resistance |
| Track HOD Rejection | True | Monitor high of day |
| Track Psychological Levels | True | Monitor round numbers |
**Tuning Tips:**
- Disable premarket tracking if stock doesn't have significant premarket activity
- Psychological levels work best on stocks under $10
## Group 6: Failed Follow-Through
| Setting | Default | Conservative | Aggressive | Description |
|---------|---------|--------------|------------|-------------|
| Enable | True | True | True | Turn system on/off |
| Breakout Lookback | 5 | 8 | 3 | Bars defining "recent high" |
| Confirmation Bars | 2 | 3 | 1 | Bars to confirm failure |
**Tuning Tips:**
- Shorter lookback = more breakouts detected but smaller significance
- More confirmation bars = higher confidence but later entry
## Group 7: Moving Average Signals
| Setting | Default | Conservative | Aggressive | Description |
|---------|---------|--------------|------------|-------------|
| Enable | True | True | True | Turn system on/off |
| Fast EMA | 9 | 12 | 5 | Short-term trend |
| Slow EMA | 20 | 26 | 13 | Medium-term trend |
| Show EMAs | True | True | True | Display on chart |
**Tuning Tips:**
- Standard 9/20 works well for most penny stocks
- Faster EMAs (5/13) for scalping, slower (12/26) for swing trading
## Group 8: Composite Signal
| Setting | Default | Conservative | Aggressive | Description |
|---------|---------|--------------|------------|-------------|
| Minimum Signals | 3 | 4-5 | 2 | Signals needed for trigger |
| Show Dashboard | True | True | True | Display signal table |
| Dashboard Position | top_right | - | - | Screen location |
**Tuning Tips:**
- **Minimum Signals is the most important setting**
- Higher minimum = fewer trades but higher win rate
- Lower minimum = more trades but more false signals
## Group 9: Risk Management
| Setting | Default | Conservative | Aggressive | Description |
|---------|---------|--------------|------------|-------------|
| Show Stop Levels | True | True | True | Display stop loss |
| Stop ATR Multiple | 1.5 | 2.0 | 1.0 | Stop distance in ATRs |
| Show Targets | True | True | True | Display profit targets |
| Target R:R | 2.0 | 1.5 | 3.0 | Risk:Reward for Target 2 |
**Tuning Tips:**
- Tighter stops (lower ATR multiple) = less risk but more stop-outs
- Higher R:R targets = bigger winners but fewer targets hit
## Group 10: Visual Settings
| Setting | Default | Description |
|---------|---------|-------------|
| Bullish Color | Green | Color for bullish elements |
| Bearish Color | Red | Color for bearish/short signals |
| Warning Color | Orange | Color for caution signals |
| Neutral Color | Gray | Color for inactive elements |
---
# Visual Elements Explained
## Chart Overlays
### VWAP Line (Blue)
- **Solid blue line** = Volume Weighted Average Price
- Price above VWAP = bullish bias
- Price below VWAP = bearish bias
- **Use**: Short when price rejects from above VWAP
### VWAP Bands (Purple circles)
- Upper band = 2 standard deviations above VWAP
- Lower band = 2 standard deviations below VWAP
- **Use**: Extreme extension to upper band signals potential reversal
### EMAs (Orange and Red)
- **Orange line** = Fast EMA (9-period default)
- **Red line** = Slow EMA (20-period default)
- **Use**: Bearish cross or price rejection from EMAs confirms short
### HOD Line (Red, dashed)
- Shows the current day's high
- **Use**: Rejection from HOD is a key short signal
### Premarket High (Orange, dashed)
- Shows premarket session high
- **Use**: Failure to break PM high often signals weakness
## Signal Markers
### Individual Signal Markers (Small)
| Shape | Color | Signal |
|-------|-------|--------|
| ▼ Triangle | Purple | Parabolic Exhaustion |
| ✕ X-Cross | Blue | VWAP Rejection |
| ◆ Diamond | Yellow | Volume Climax |
| ● Circle | Orange | RSI Divergence |
| ■ Square | Red | Failed Breakout |
### Composite Short Signal (Large)
- **Large red triangle** with "SHORT" text
- Only appears when minimum signal threshold is met
- This is your primary trading signal
## Risk Level Lines
### Stop Loss (Red line)
- Calculated as: Entry + (ATR × Stop Multiple)
- Represents maximum acceptable loss
- **RESPECT THIS LEVEL**
### Target 1 (Light green line)
- First profit target at 1:1 risk/reward
- Consider taking partial profits here
### Target 2 (Dark green line)
- Second profit target at user-defined R:R
- Let winners run to this level
## Background Coloring
### Light Red Background
- Appears when composite short signal is active
- Indicates you should be looking for shorts, not longs
### Light Purple Background
- Appears during extreme parabolic extension
- Warning of potential imminent reversal
---
# Alert Configuration
## Available Alerts
### 1. Composite Short Signal
**Best for**: Primary trading signal
```
Condition: Composite short signal fires
Message: "PSSP: Short Signal Triggered - {ticker} at {close}"
```
### 2. Parabolic Exhaustion
**Best for**: Early warning of potential top
```
Condition: Parabolic exhaustion detected
Message: "PSSP: Parabolic exhaustion detected on {ticker}"
```
### 3. Volume Climax
**Best for**: Blow-off top identification
```
Condition: Volume climax occurs
Message: "PSSP: Volume climax / blow-off top on {ticker}"
```
### 4. Strong Short Setup (5+ Signals)
**Best for**: High-confidence opportunities only
```
Condition: 5 or more signals active
Message: "PSSP: STRONG short setup on {ticker}"
```
### 5. Very Strong Short Setup (6+ Signals)
**Best for**: Maximum confidence trades
```
Condition: 6 or more signals active
Message: "PSSP: VERY STRONG short setup on {ticker}"
```
### 6. Failed Breakout
**Best for**: Bull trap identification
```
Condition: Failed breakout detected
Message: "PSSP: Failed breakout detected on {ticker}"
```
### 7. Key Level Rejection
**Best for**: Resistance level plays
```
Condition: Key level rejection occurs
Message: "PSSP: Key level rejection on {ticker}"
```
## Setting Up Alerts in TradingView
1. Right-click on the chart
2. Select "Add Alert"
3. Set Condition to "Penny Stock Short Signal Pro"
4. Choose your desired alert condition
5. Configure notification method (popup, email, webhook, etc.)
6. Set expiration (or "Open-ended" for permanent)
7. Click "Create"
## Alert Strategy Recommendations
### For Active Day Traders
- Enable: Composite Short Signal, Volume Climax
- Set to: Popup + Sound
- Check frequently during market hours
### For Swing Traders
- Enable: Strong Short Setup (5+), Very Strong Short Setup (6+)
- Set to: Email + Mobile Push
- Review at key times (open, lunch, close)
### For Part-Time Traders
- Enable: Very Strong Short Setup (6+) only
- Set to: Email + SMS
- Only trade highest-conviction setups
---
# Trading Strategies
## Strategy 1: The Parabolic Fade
**Setup Requirements:**
- Parabolic Exhaustion signal ACTIVE
- Extension from VWAP ≥ 2.0 ATR
- Volume climax or declining volume on push
**Entry:**
- Short on first red candle after signal
- Or short on break below prior candle's low
**Stop Loss:**
- Above the high of the parabolic move
- Maximum: 1.5 ATR above entry
**Targets:**
- T1: VWAP (take 50% off)
- T2: Lower VWAP band or LOD
**Best Time:** 9:30-10:30 AM (morning runners)
---
## Strategy 2: VWAP Rejection Short
**Setup Requirements:**
- VWAP Rejection signal ACTIVE
- Price came from below VWAP
- Rejection candle has significant upper wick
**Entry:**
- Short on close below VWAP
- Or short on break below rejection candle low
**Stop Loss:**
- Above VWAP + 0.5 ATR
- Or above rejection candle high
**Targets:**
- T1: Lower VWAP band
- T2: Prior support or LOD
**Best Time:** Midday (11:00 AM - 2:00 PM)
---
## Strategy 3: HOD Failure Short
**Setup Requirements:**
- Level Rejection signal ACTIVE (HOD)
- Multiple tests of HOD without breakthrough
- Volume declining on each test
**Entry:**
- Short on confirmed HOD rejection
- Wait for close below the rejection candle
**Stop Loss:**
- Above HOD + 0.25 ATR (tight)
- Clear invalidation if HOD breaks
**Targets:**
- T1: VWAP
- T2: Morning support levels
**Best Time:** 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
---
## Strategy 4: Volume Climax Fade
**Setup Requirements:**
- Volume Climax signal ACTIVE
- Volume ≥ 3x average on green candle
- Followed by bearish candle or upper wick
**Entry:**
- Short on first red candle after climax
- Or short on break below climax candle low
**Stop Loss:**
- Above climax candle high
- Give room for volatility spike
**Targets:**
- T1: 50% retracement of the run
- T2: VWAP or start of the run
**Best Time:** First hour of trading
---
## Strategy 5: The Full Composite (High Conviction)
**Setup Requirements:**
- Composite Short signal ACTIVE
- Minimum 4-5 individual signals
- Clear visual of signal markers clustering
**Entry:**
- Short immediately on composite signal
- Use market order for fast-moving stocks
**Stop Loss:**
- Use indicator's automatic stop level
- Do not deviate from system
**Targets:**
- T1: Indicator's T1 level (1:1)
- T2: Indicator's T2 level (2:1)
**Best Time:** Any time with sufficient signals
---
# Risk Management
## Position Sizing Formula
```
Position Size = (Account Risk %) / (Stop Loss %)
Example:
- Account: $25,000
- Risk per trade: 1% = $250
- Entry: $2.00
- Stop: $2.20 (10% stop)
- Position Size: $250 / 10% = $2,500 worth
- Shares: $2,500 / $2.00 = 1,250 shares
```
## Risk Rules
### The 1% Rule
Never risk more than 1% of your account on any single trade. For a $25,000 account, max risk = $250.
### The 2x Stop Rule
If your stop gets hit twice on the same stock, stop trading it for the day. The pattern isn't working.
### The Daily Loss Limit
Set a maximum daily loss (e.g., 3% of account). Stop trading if hit.
### The Size-Down Rule
After a losing trade, reduce your next position size by 50%. Rebuild after a winner.
## Short-Specific Risks
### The Short Squeeze
- Penny stocks can squeeze violently
- ALWAYS use stops
- Never "hope" a position comes back
- Size appropriately for volatility
### The Hard-to-Borrow
- Check borrow availability before trading
- High borrow fees eat into profits
- Some stocks become HTB mid-trade
### The Halt Risk
- Penny stocks can halt on volatility
- Position size for worst-case halt against you
- Halts can open significantly higher
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# Best Practices
## DO's
✅ **Wait for multiple signals** - Single signals have lower accuracy
✅ **Trade with the trend** - Short when daily trend is down
✅ **Use the dashboard** - Check signal count before entering
✅ **Respect stops** - The indicator calculates them for a reason
✅ **Size appropriately** - Penny stocks are volatile; position small
✅ **Trade liquid stocks** - Volume ≥ 500K daily average
✅ **Know the catalyst** - Understand why the stock is moving
✅ **Take partial profits** - Secure gains at T1
✅ **Journal your trades** - Track what works and what doesn't
✅ **Time your entries** - Best shorts often come 10:30-11:30 AM
## DON'Ts
❌ **Don't short strong stocks** - If it won't go down, don't force it
❌ **Don't fight the tape** - A stock going up can keep going up
❌ **Don't average up on losers** - Adding to losing shorts is dangerous
❌ **Don't ignore the dashboard** - It exists to help you
❌ **Don't overtrade** - Quality over quantity
❌ **Don't short into news** - Wait for the reaction first
❌ **Don't trade the first 5 minutes** - Too chaotic for reliable signals
❌ **Don't hold overnight** - Penny stock gaps can destroy accounts
❌ **Don't trade without stops** - Ever.
❌ **Don't trade on tilt** - After losses, take a break
## Optimal Trading Windows
| Time (ET) | Quality | Notes |
|-----------|---------|-------|
| 9:30-9:35 | ⭐ | Too volatile, avoid |
| 9:35-10:30 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Best shorts, morning runners exhaust |
| 10:30-11:30 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Secondary exhaustion, HOD rejections |
| 11:30-2:00 | ⭐⭐ | Midday lull, lower quality |
| 2:00-3:00 | ⭐⭐⭐ | Afternoon setups develop |
| 3:00-3:30 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | End of day momentum |
| 3:30-4:00 | ⭐⭐ | Closing volatility, risky |
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# Troubleshooting
## Common Issues
### "Signals aren't appearing"
- Check that the relevant system is enabled in settings
- Ensure minimum signals threshold isn't too high
- Verify the stock has sufficient volume for calculations
### "Too many false signals"
- Increase minimum signals threshold
- Use more conservative settings (see Settings section)
- Focus on stocks with cleaner price action
### "Dashboard not showing"
- Ensure "Show Signal Dashboard" is enabled
- Check that your chart has enough space
- Try a different dashboard position
### "VWAP line is missing"
- VWAP requires intraday timeframes (1m, 5m, 15m, etc.)
- VWAP resets daily; won't show on daily+ charts
- Ensure "Show VWAP Line" is enabled
### "Stop loss seems too tight/wide"
- Adjust Stop ATR Multiple in Risk Management settings
- Lower multiple = tighter stop
- Higher multiple = wider stop
### "Alerts not triggering"
- Verify alert is set to the correct indicator
- Check that alert hasn't expired
- Ensure notification settings are configured in TradingView
## Performance Optimization
If the indicator is slow:
1. Reduce the number of visual elements shown
2. Disable unused signal systems
3. Use on fewer simultaneous charts
4. Close unused browser tabs
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# Changelog
## Version 1.0 (Initial Release)
- 7 core detection systems implemented
- Real-time signal dashboard
- Automatic risk management calculations
- 7 alert conditions
- Full visual overlay system
- Comprehensive input settings
## Planned Features (Future Updates)
- Scanner integration for multi-stock screening
- Machine learning signal weighting
- Backtesting statistics panel
- Volume profile analysis
- Level 2 data integration (if available)
- Custom timeframe VWAP options
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# Support & Feedback
## Reporting Issues
When reporting issues, please include:
1. TradingView username
2. Stock symbol and timeframe
3. Screenshot of the issue
4. Your indicator settings
5. Steps to reproduce
## Feature Requests
We welcome suggestions for improving PSSP. Consider:
- What specific pattern are you trying to catch?
- How would this help your trading?
- Any reference examples?
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# Disclaimer
**IMPORTANT: This indicator is for educational and informational purposes only.**
- Past performance does not guarantee future results
- Short selling carries unlimited risk potential
- Always use proper position sizing and stop losses
- Paper trade before using real capital
- The creator assumes no liability for trading losses
- Consult a financial advisor before trading
**Trade at your own risk.**
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