Pivot Levels with EMA Trend📌 Trend Change Levels with EMA Trend
✨ Description:
This TradingView script identifies clean trend change levels based on 1-hour structure shifts and filters them to keep only those not invalidated. It follows the "Jake Ricci" method, each level is printed at the beginning of the candle that changes the trend, on a 1 hour chart. For precision, make sure to exclude after/pre market and only use the levels on regular hours charts.
It includes dynamic EMAs (9, 50, 200), intraday VWAP, the daily open level printed, and a visual trend label based on EMA(9) slope.
Designed for intermediate traders, it helps build bias, manage entries, and avoid false setups by focusing on clean, reactive levels that the market respects.
🔧 Core Logic:
On the 1H chart, the script compares current and previous closes to detect trend direction. If the trend flips (e.g., up to down), the open of the candle that caused the flip becomes a candidate level.
Only levels that remain untouched by future candle closes are plotted — this filters out “weak” levels that price already violated (which means, a candle closes after passing through the level).
These levels become key S/R zones and often act as reaction points during pullbacks, traps, and liquidity sweeps.
The idea is to check how the price reacts to those levels. Usually there's a clean retest of the level. After that, if the price continues in that direction, it tends to reach the following level.
🔹 Included Tools:
🟣 Trend Change Levels (1H):
Fixed horizontal lines based on confirmed shifts in trend, shown only when not broken.
📉 EMAs (9 / 50 / 200):
Visibility can be set per timeframe. Use for trend context.
📍 EMA Trend Label:
Shows \"UP\", \"DOWN\", or \"RANGE\" based on EMA(9) slope.
🔵 VWAP (Intraday Reset):
Real-time volume-weighted average price that resets daily. Useful for fair value zones and reversion plays.
🟠 Daily Open Line:
Plot of the current day’s open. Used for intraday directional bias. Usually: DO NOT take longs below the Open Print, DO NOT take shorts above it.
📊 ATR Table:
Displays current ATR multiplier on the chart. It's useful to understand if the market is expanding or not.
📈 How to Use It (Strategy):
1. Start on the 1H chart to generate levels.
Only the open of candles that reversed trend are considered — and only if future candles didn’t close through them. I suggest manually adding horizontal lines to mark again the levels, so that they stick to all the timeframes.
2. Use the trend label to decide your bias — \"UP\" for long setups, \"DOWN\" for shorts. Avoid trading against the slope.
3. Switch to the 5m chart and wait for price to approach a plotted level. These are often used for manipulation, retests, or clean reversals.
4. Look for confirmation: rejection candles, break-and-retest, strong engulfing candles, or traps above/below the level. ALWAYS check the price action around the level, along with the volume.
5. Check if VWAP or an EMA is near the level. If yes, the confluence strengthens the trade idea.
6. Use the ATR value to understand if the market is expanding (candles are bigger than the ATR). You don't want to stay in a slow and ranging trade.
✅ Example Entry Flow:
1. On the 1H chart, note a trend change level printed recently.
2. Check the current trend label — if it says \"UP,\" prefer longs.
3. Wait for price to retrace toward the level.
4. On the 5m, look for a bullish engulfing candle or trap setup at the level.
5. Check if VWAP and EMA(50) are near. If yes, execute the trade.
6. Set stop just under the low of the candle prior to your entry. Ideally, a retracing candle.
To be clear: imaging to be LONG, you wait for a retracement that should touch your level. You wait for a candle that resumes the LONG trend, enter when it breaks the high of the previous candle (sill in retracement), you place your stop under the candle prior to your entry.
Notes:
No repainting — levels only show up after confirmed shifts.
Removes broken levels for chart clarity and reliability.
Helps spot high-probability pullback zones and fakeouts.
Perfect confluence tool to support price action, SMC, or EMA strategies.
Works across multiple timeframes with customizable inputs.
👤 Ideal For:
Intraday traders looking for reactive entry points and direction confirmation.
Swing traders wanting to pinpoint continuation zones or reversal pivots.
🚨 Final Note: This indicator doesn’t generate buy/sell signals. It improves your trade filtering by identifying areas the market already respected and reacting to them with price action. Combine it with your own system , test it in replay, and use screenshots to document setups.
📌 If used with discipline, this becomes a precision tool — not a signal generator.
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Green*DiamondGreen*Diamond (GD1)
Unleash Dynamic Trading Signals with Volatility and Momentum
Overview
GreenDiamond is a versatile overlay indicator designed for traders seeking actionable buy and sell signals across various markets and timeframes. Combining Volatility Bands (VB) bands, Consolidation Detection, MACD, RSI, and a unique Ribbon Wave, it highlights high-probability setups while filtering out noise. With customizable signals like Green-Yellow Buy, Pullback Sell, and Inverse Pullback Buy, plus vibrant candle and volume visuals, GreenDiamond adapts to your trading style—whether you’re scalping, day trading, or swing trading.
Key Features
Volatility Bands (VB): Plots dynamic upper and lower bands to identify breakouts or reversals, with toggleable buy/sell signals outside consolidation zones.
Consolidation Detection: Marks low-range periods to avoid choppy markets, ensuring signals fire during trending conditions.
MACD Signals: Offers flexible buy/sell conditions (e.g., cross above signal, above zero, histogram up) with RSI divergence integration for precision.
RSI Filter: Enhances signals with customizable levels (midline, oversold/overbought) and bullish divergence detection.
Ribbon Wave: Visualizes trend strength using three EMAs, colored by MACD and RSI for intuitive momentum cues.
Custom Signals: Includes Green-Yellow Buy, Pullback Sell, and Inverse Pullback Buy, with limits on consecutive signals to prevent overtrading.
Candle & Volume Styling: Blends MACD/RSI colors on candles and scales volume bars to highlight momentum spikes.
Alerts: Set up alerts for VB signals, MACD crosses, Green*Diamond signals, and custom conditions to stay on top of opportunities.
How It Works
Green*Diamond integrates multiple indicators to generate signals:
Volatility Bands: Calculates bands using a pivot SMA and standard deviation. Buy signals trigger on crossovers above the lower band, sell signals on crossunders below the upper band (if enabled).
Consolidation Filter: Suppresses signals when candle ranges are below a threshold, keeping you out of flat markets.
MACD & RSI: Combines MACD conditions (e.g., cross above signal) with RSI filters (e.g., above midline) and optional volume spikes for robust signals.
Custom Logic: Green-Yellow Buy uses MACD bullishness, Pullback Sell targets retracements, and Inverse Pullback Buy catches reversals after downmoves—all filtered to avoid consolidation.
Visuals: Ribbon Wave shows trend direction, candles blend momentum colors, and volume bars scale dynamically to confirm signals.
Settings
Volatility Bands Settings:
VB Lookback Period (20): Adjust to 10–15 for faster markets (e.g., 1-minute scalping) or 25–30 for daily charts.
Upper/Lower Band Multiplier (1.0): Increase to 1.5–2.0 for wider bands in volatile stocks like AEHL; decrease to 0.5 for calmer markets.
Show Volatility Bands: Toggle off to reduce chart clutter.
Use VB Signals: Enable for breakout-focused trades; disable to focus on Green*Diamond signals.
Consolidation Settings:
Consolidation Lookback (14): Set to 5–10 for small caps (e.g., AEHL) to catch quick consolidations; 20 for higher timeframes.
Range Threshold (0.5): Lower to 0.3 for stricter filtering in choppy markets; raise to 0.7 for looser signals.
MACD Settings:
Fast/Slow Length (12/26): Shorten to 8/21 for scalping; extend to 15/34 for swing trading.
Signal Smoothing (9): Reduce to 5 for faster signals; increase to 12 for smoother trends.
Buy/Sell Signal Options: Choose “Cross Above Signal” for classic MACD; “Histogram Up” for momentum plays.
Use RSI Div + MACD Cross: Enable for high-probability reversal signals.
RSI Settings:
RSI Period (14): Drop to 10 for 1-minute charts; raise to 20 for daily.
Filter Level (50): Set to 55 for stricter buys; 45 for sells.
Overbought/Oversold (70/30): Tighten to 65/35 for small caps; widen to 75/25 for indices.
RSI Buy/Sell Options: Select “Bullish Divergence” for reversals; “Cross Above Oversold” for momentum.
Color Settings:
Adjust bullish/bearish colors for visibility (e.g., brighter green/red for dark themes).
Border Thickness (1): Increase to 2–3 for clearer candle outlines.
Volume Settings:
Volume Average Length (20): Shorten to 10 for scalping; extend to 30 for swing trades.
Volume Multiplier (2.0): Raise to 3.0 for AEHL’s volume surges; lower to 1.5 for steady stocks.
Bar Height (10%): Increase to 15% for prominent bars; decrease to 5% to reduce clutter.
Ribbon Settings:
EMA Periods (10/20/30): Tighten to 5/10/15 for scalping; widen to 20/40/60 for trends.
Color by MACD/RSI: Disable for simpler visuals; enable for dynamic momentum cues.
Gradient Fill: Toggle on for trend clarity; off for minimalism.
Custom Signals:
Enable Green-Yellow Buy: Use for momentum confirmation; limit to 1–2 signals to avoid spam.
Pullback/Inverse Pullback % (50): Set to 30–40% for small caps; 60–70% for indices.
Max Buy Signals (1): Increase to 2–3 for active markets; keep at 1 for discipline.
Tips and Tricks
Scalping Small Caps (e.g., AEHL):
Use 1-minute charts with VB Lookback = 10, Consolidation Lookback = 5, and Volume Multiplier = 3.0 to catch $0.10–$0.20 moves.
Enable Green-Yellow Buy and Inverse Pullback Buy for quick entries; disable VB Signals to focus on Green*Diamond logic.
Pair with SMC+ green boxes (if you use them) for reversal confirmation.
Day Trading:
Try 5-minute charts with MACD Fast/Slow = 8/21 and RSI Period = 10.
Enable RSI Divergence + MACD Cross for high-probability setups; set Max Buy Signals = 2.
Watch for volume bars turning yellow to confirm entries.
Swing Trading:
Use daily charts with VB Lookback = 30, Ribbon EMAs = 20/40/60.
Enable Pullback Sell (60%) to exit after rallies; disable RSI Color for cleaner candles.
Check Ribbon Wave gradient for trend strength—bright green signals strong bulls.
Avoiding Noise:
Increase Consolidation Threshold to 0.7 on volatile days to skip false breakouts.
Disable Ribbon Wave or Volume Bars if the chart feels crowded.
Limit Max Buy Signals to 1 for disciplined trading.
Alert Setup:
In TradingView’s Alerts panel, select:
“GD Buy Signal” for standard entries.
“RSI Div + MACD Cross Buy” for reversals.
“VB Buy Signal” for breakout plays.
Set to “Once Per Bar Close” for confirmed signals; “Once Per Bar” for scalping.
Backtesting:
Replay on small caps ( Float < 5M, Price $0.50–$5) to test signals.
Focus on “GD Buy Signal” with yellow volume bars and green Ribbon Wave.
Avoid signals during gray consolidation squares unless paired with RSI Divergence.
Usage Notes
Markets: Works on stocks, forex, crypto, and indices. Best for volatile assets (e.g., small-cap stocks, BTCUSD).
Timeframes: Scalping (1–5 minutes), day trading (15–60 minutes), or swing trading (daily). Adjust settings per timeframe.
Risk Management: Combine with stop-losses (e.g., 1% risk, $0.05 below AEHL entry) and take-profits (3–5%).
Customization: Tweak inputs to match your strategy—experiment in replay to find your sweet spot.
Disclaimer
Green*Diamond is a technical tool to assist with trade identification, not a guarantee of profits. Trading involves risks, and past performance doesn’t predict future results. Always conduct your own analysis, manage risk, and test settings before live trading.
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EMA and VWAP by Phil VoEMA and VWAP by Phil Vo
Description
This indicator combines two powerful technical analysis tools: Exponential Moving Averages (EMAs) and Volume Weighted Average Price (VWAP). Designed to assist traders in identifying trends and key price levels, this script overlays two customizable EMAs and a daily VWAP on your chart.
* EMA 1 (Blue): A fast-moving EMA with a default period of 9, ideal for short-term trend analysis.
* EMA 2 (Red): A slower EMA with a default period of 21, useful for confirming longer-term trends.
* VWAP (Yellow): The Volume Weighted Average Price, calculated using the typical price (HLC3) and volume, resetting daily. It serves as a dynamic support/resistance level and reflects the average price weighted by volume.
Features
* Customizable EMAs: Adjust the periods of both EMAs via the settings (minimum period: 1).
* Visual Clarity: Each line is plotted in a distinct color (Blue for EMA 1, Red for EMA 2, Yellow for VWAP) with a linewidth of 2 for easy identification.
* Daily VWAP: The VWAP resets at the start of each trading day, providing a reliable intraday reference point.
* Tooltips: Hover over the input settings to see descriptions of each EMA period.
How to Use
1. Add the indicator to your chart.
2. Customize the EMA periods in the settings if desired (defaults are 9 and 21).
3. Use the EMAs to spot trends:
* When EMA 1 crosses above EMA 2, it may signal a bullish trend.
* When EMA 1 crosses below EMA 2, it may indicate a bearish trend.
4. Use the VWAP as a dynamic support/resistance level:
* Prices above VWAP might suggest bullish momentum.
* Prices below VWAP might indicate bearish pressure.
Settings
* EMA 1 Length: Set the period for the fast EMA (default: 9).
* EMA 2 Length: Set the period for the slow EMA (default: 21).
Notes
* The VWAP resets daily by default, making it most suitable for intraday trading.
* This script is open-source under the Mozilla Public License 2.0, so feel free to study or modify it!
Author
Created by Phil Vo. Happy trading!
How to Add This to TradingView
When you publish the script:
1. Paste the description above into the "Description" field in the "Publish Script" dialog.
2. Set the title as "EMA and VWAP by Phil Vo".
3. Choose "Public" visibility and "Open" access to share it with the community.
4. Add tags like "EMA", "VWAP", "Moving Average", "Trend", and "Volume" to help users find it.
This description provides a clear explanation of the indicator’s purpose, usage instructions, and customization options, making it accessible and helpful for TradingView users. Let me know if you’d like to adjust anything!
VIX Implied MovesKey Features:
Three Timeframe Bands:
Daily: Blue bands showing ±1σ expected move
Weekly: Green bands showing ±1σ expected move
30-Day: Red bands showing ±1σ expected move
Calculation Methodology:
Uses VIX's annualized volatility converted to specific timeframes using square root of time rule
Trading day convention (252 days/year)
Band width = Price × (VIX/100) ÷ √(number of periods)
Visual Features:
Colored semi-transparent backgrounds between bands
Progressive line thickness (thinner for shorter timeframes)
Real-time updates as VIX and ES prices change
Example Calculation (VIX=20, ES=5000):
Daily move = 5000 × (20/100)/√252 ≈ ±63 points
Weekly move = 5000 × (20/100)/√50 ≈ ±141 points
Monthly move = 5000 × (20/100)/√21 ≈ ±218 points
This indicator helps visualize expected price ranges based on current volatility conditions, with wider bands indicating higher market uncertainty. The probabilistic ranges represent 68% confidence levels (1 standard deviation) derived from options pricing.
Liquidity Hunt SwiftEdgeThe "Liquidity Hunt Dashboard By SwiftEdge" indicator is designed to assist traders in identifying potential liquidity zones by placing a dynamic target line based on swing points and weighted liquidity. It leverages technical analysis tools such as SMA (Simple Moving Average), pivot points, and volume to predict market movements and provides daily statistics on hits and success rate. The target line updates automatically when the price hits it, adapting to the market trend (up, down, or neutral). A dashboard displays the current price, target level, prediction, and trend, making it easy to make informed trading decisions.
Features:
Target Line: A yellow dashed line marks the next expected liquidity level (up to approximately 20 pips away on 1m).
Prediction: Displays "Up (Chasing Sell Liquidity)," "Down (Chasing Buy Liquidity)," or "Neutral" based on trend and liquidity.
Daily Statistics: Tracks hits and success rate, resetting daily.
Trend Indicator: Shows market direction ("Up," "Down," or "Neutral") in the dashboard.
Dynamic Updates: The line moves to a new target level when the price hits the current target.
Recommended Settings for 1-Minute Timeframe:
For Indices (e.g., S&P 500):
Lookback Period: 180 (3 hours to capture more stable swing points).
Max Distance (%): 0.015 (approximately 15 pips, suitable for indices).
Cooldown Period: 5 (stabilizes after hits).
Line Duration: 60 (displays the line for 1 hour).
For Crypto (e.g., BTC/USD):
Lookback Period: 120 (2 hours to capture short-term swing points).
Max Distance (%): 0.024 (approximately 20 pips, suitable for volatile crypto markets).
Cooldown Period: 5.
Line Duration: 60.
For Forex (e.g., EUR/USD):
Lookback Period: 180 (3 hours for greater data density in less volatile markets).
Max Distance (%): 0.012 (approximately 10-12 pips, suitable for forex).
Cooldown Period: 5.
Line Duration: 60.
Guide for Higher Timeframes:
This indicator can be adapted for higher timeframes (e.g., 5m, 15m, 1H) by adjusting the settings to account for larger price movements and slower market dynamics. Follow these steps:
Select Your Timeframe: Switch your chart to the desired timeframe (e.g., 5m, 15m, or 1H).
Adjust Lookback Period: Increase the "Lookback Period" to cover a longer historical period. For example:
5m: Set to 360 (equivalent to 6 hours).
15m: Set to 480 (equivalent to 8 hours).
1H: Set to 720 (equivalent to 12 hours).
Adjust Max Distance (%): Higher timeframes require larger targets to account for bigger price swings. For example:
5m: Increase to 0.05 (approximately 50 pips).
15m: Increase to 0.1 (approximately 100 pips).
1H: Increase to 0.2 (approximately 200 pips).
Adjust Cooldown Period: On higher timeframes, you may want a longer cooldown to avoid frequent updates. For example:
5m: Set to 10.
15m: Set to 15.
1H: Set to 20.
Adjust Line Duration: Extend the duration the line is displayed to match the timeframe. For example:
5m: Set to 120 (equivalent to 10 hours).
15m: Set to 240 (equivalent to 60 hours).
1H: Set to 480 (equivalent to 20 days).
Monitor the Dashboard: The dashboard will still show the target level, prediction, and trend, but the values will now reflect the larger timeframe's dynamics.
Usage Instructions:
Set your chart to a 1-minute timeframe (or follow the higher timeframe guide).
Adjust the settings based on the market and timeframe (see recommendations above).
Monitor the dashboard for the current price, target level, and prediction.
Use the yellow line as a potential entry or exit level, and adjust your strategy based on the trend and statistics.
Notes:
This indicator is intended solely for educational and analytical purposes and should not be considered financial advice.
Test the indicator on a demo account before using it with real funds.
The indicator complies with TradingView guidelines by not providing trading advice, automated trading signals, or guarantees of profit.
Dynamic Open Levels# Dynamic Open Levels Indicator v1.0
Release Date: November 5, 2024
Introducing the Dynamic Open Levels indicator on TradingView! This tool helps traders visualize and analyze key opening price levels across multiple timeframes, making your market analysis more effective.
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### Key Features
- Multiple Timeframes : Yearly, Quarterly, Monthly, Weekly, Daily, 4H, and 1H levels available.
- Visibility Controls : Easily toggle visibility for each timeframe to suit your trading style.
- Line Customization : Set custom thickness and colors for lines, making charts easy to interpret.
- Monthly: Purple
- Weekly: Blue
- Daily: Green
- 4H: Red
- 1H: Orange
- Dynamic Coloring : Lines adjust color based on market conditions—teal for bullish (`rgb(34, 171, 148)`) and coral for bearish (`rgb(247, 82, 95)`).
### Labels & Customization
- Real-Time Labels : Each level is labeled for easy identification (e.g., Y for Yearly, Q for Quarterly).
- Label Settings : Customize opacity, text color, size, and position for clarity without cluttering your chart.
- Sizes : Choose from tiny, small, normal, large, to huge.
- Offset : Set labels from 1 to 10 to position them precisely.
- Color Management : Organize all colors under a dedicated Line Colors group for easy adjustments.
### Advanced Plotting & Performance
- Real-Time Updates : Levels are updated dynamically with the latest open prices.
- Extended Lines : Lines extend to the right, offering a consistent reference for future price movement.
- Optimized Performance : Handles up to 500 lines efficiently to maintain smooth performance.
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### Installation Instructions
1. Add to Chart :
- Go to the Indicators section in TradingView.
- Search for Dynamic Open Levels and add it to your chart.
2. Customize Settings :
- Line Thickness : Adjust to suit your preference.
- Visibility : Toggle timeframes like Yearly, Monthly, Weekly, etc., as needed.
- Labels : Configure opacity, text color, size, and offset under the Label Settings group.
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### Documentation & Support
For guidance on using the Dynamic Open Levels indicator, visit our Documentation (#). If you need assistance, check out our Support Channel (#).
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Thank you for choosing Dynamic Open Levels . Stay tuned for future updates that will continue to improve your trading experience!
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Candle Counter from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PMThis Pine Script, designed for TradingView, serves as a candle counter exclusively for a 5-minute chart. It operates within the specific market hours of 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Key features of the script include:
Market Hours Specification: The script is configured to track candles only during the trading hours from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
Daily Reset: Each trading day, the candle counter resets, starting anew from the market opening at 9:30 AM.
Candle Counting: It increments a counter with each 5-minute candle during the specified market hours.
Label Display: The counter number for each candle is displayed as a label at the candle's low point. This label is in bright white color with large font size, ensuring clear visibility against various chart backgrounds.
5-Minute Chart Specificity: The script is tailored to function only when the chart is set to a 5-minute timeframe, making it ideal for traders focusing on intraday movements.
New Day Detection: Utilizes a function to identify the start of a new trading day, ensuring accurate daily counting.
This script is particularly useful for traders who focus on intraday trading within the standard stock market hours, providing a clear and easy-to-read candle count that resets daily.
RVol LabelThis Code is update version of Code Provided by @ssbukam, Here is Link to his original Code and review the Description
Below is Original Description
1. When chart resolution is Daily or Intraday (D, 4H, 1H, 5min, etc), Relative Volume shows value based on DAILY. RVol is measured on daily basis to compare past N number of days.
2. When resolution is changed to Weekly or Monthly, then Relative Volume shows corresponding value. i.e. Weekly shows weekly relative volume of this week compared to past 'N' weeks. Likewise for Monthly. You would see change in label name. Like, Weekly chart shows W_RVol (Weekly Relative Volume). Likewise, Daily & Intraday shows D_RVol. Monthly shows M_RVol (Monthly Relative Volume).
3. Added a plot (by default hidden) for this specific reason: When you move the cursor to focus specific candle, then Indicator Value displays relative volume of that specific candle. This applies to Intraday as well. So if you're in 1HR chart and move the cursor to a specific candle, Indicator Value shows relative volume for that specific candlestick bar.
4. Updating the script so that text size and location can be customized.
Changes to Updated Label by me
1. Added Today's Volume to the Label
2. Added Total Average Volume to the Label
3. Comparison vs Both in Single Line and showing how much volume has traded vs the average volume for that time of the day
4. Aesthetic Look of the Label
How to Use Relative Volume for Trading
Using Relative Volume (RVol) in trading can be a valuable tool to help you identify potential trading opportunities and gain insight into market behavior. Here are some ways to use RVol in your trading strategy:
Identifying High-Volume Breakouts: RVol can help you spot potential breakouts when the volume surges significantly above its average. High RVol during a breakout suggests strong market interest, increasing the probability of a sustained move in the direction of the breakout.
Confirming Trends and Reversals: RVol can act as a confirmation tool for trends and reversals. A trend accompanied by rising RVol indicates a strong and sustainable move. Conversely, a trend with declining RVol might suggest a weakening trend or potential reversal.
Spotting Volume Divergence: When the price is moving in one direction, but RVol is declining or not confirming the move, it may indicate a divergence. This discrepancy could suggest a potential reversal or trend change.
Support and Resistance Confirmation: High RVol near key support or resistance levels can indicate potential price reactions at those levels. This confirmation can be valuable in determining whether a level is likely to hold or break.
Filtering Trade Signals: Incorporate RVol into your existing trading strategy as a filter. For example, you might consider taking trades only if RVol is above a certain threshold, ensuring that you focus on high-impact trading opportunities.
Avoiding Low-Volume Traps: Low RVol can indicate a lack of interest or participation in the market. In such situations, price movements may be erratic and less reliable, so it's often wise to avoid trading during low RVol periods.
Monitoring News Events: Around significant news events or earnings releases, RVol can help you gauge the market's reaction to the information. High RVol during such events can present trading opportunities but be cautious of increased volatility and potential gaps.
Adjusting Trade Size: During periods of extremely high RVol, it might be prudent to adjust your position size to account for higher risk.
Using Relative Volume in Morning Session
If the Volume traded in first 15 minute to 30 Minutes is already at 50% or 100% depending upon the ticker, it means that it is going to have very high Volume vs average by end of the day.
This gives me conviction for Long or Short Trades
Remember that RVol is not a standalone indicator; it works best when used in conjunction with other technical and fundamental analysis tools. Additionally, RVol's effectiveness may vary across different markets and trading strategies. Therefore, backtesting and validating the use of RVol in your trading approach is essential.
Lastly, risk management is crucial in trading. While RVol can provide valuable insights, it cannot guarantee profitable trades. Always use appropriate risk management strategies, such as setting stop-loss levels, and avoid overexposing yourself to the market based solely on RVol readings.
Advanced VWAP_Pullback Strategy_Trend-Template QualifierGeneral Description and Unique Features of this Script
Introducing the Advanced VWAP Momentum-Pullback Strategy (long-only) that offers several unique features:
1. Our script/strategy utilizes Mark Minervini's Trend-Template as a qualifier for identifying stocks and other financial securities in confirmed uptrends. Mark Minervini, a 2x US Investment Champion, developed the Trend-Template, which covers eight different and independent characteristics that can be adjusted and optimized in this trend-following strategy to ensure the best results. The strategy will only trigger buy-signals in case the optimized qualifiers are being met.
2. Our strategy is based on the supply/demand balance in the market, making it timeless and effective across all timeframes. Whether you are day trading using 1- or 5-min charts or swing-trading using daily charts, this strategy can be applied and works very well.
3. We have also integrated technical indicators such as the RSI and the MA / VWAP crossover into this strategy to identify low-risk pullback entries in the context of confirmed uptrends. By doing so, the risk profile of this strategy and drawdowns are being reduced to an absolute minimum.
Minervini’s Trend-Template and the ‘Stage-Analysis’ of the Markets
This strategy is a so-called 'long-only' strategy. This means that we only take long positions, short positions are not considered.
The best market environment for such strategies are periods of stable upward trends in the so-called stage 2 - uptrend.
In stable upward trends, we increase our market exposure and risk.
In sideways markets and downward trends or bear markets, we reduce our exposure very quickly or go 100% to cash and wait for the markets to recover and improve. This allows us to avoid major losses and drawdowns.
This simple rule gives us a significant advantage over most undisciplined traders and amateurs!
'The Trend is your Friend'. This is a very old but true quote.
What's behind it???
• 98% of stocks made their biggest gains in a Phase 2 upward trend.
• If a stock is in a stable uptrend, this is evidence that larger institutions are buying the stock sustainably.
• By focusing on stocks that are in a stable uptrend, the chances of profit are significantly increased.
• In a stable uptrend, investors know exactly what to expect from further price developments. This makes it possible to locate low-risk entry points.
The goal is not to buy at the lowest price – the goal is to buy at the right price!
Each stock goes through the same maturity cycle – it starts at stage 1 and ends at stage 4
Stage 1 – Neglect Phase – Consolidation
Stage 2 – Progressive Phase – Accumulation
Stage 3 – Topping Phase – Distribution
Stage 4 – Downtrend – Capitulation
This strategy focuses on identifying stocks in confirmed stage 2 uptrends. This in itself gives us an advantage over long-term investors and less professional traders.
By focusing on stocks in a stage 2 uptrend, we avoid losses in downtrends (stage 4) or less profitable consolidation phases (stages 1 and 3). We are fully invested and put our money to work for us, and we are fully invested when stocks are in their stage 2 uptrends.
But how can we use technical chart analysis to find stocks that are in a stable stage 2 uptrend?
Mark Minervini has developed the so-called 'trend template' for this purpose. This is an essential part of our JS-TechTrading pullback strategy. For our watchlists, only those individual values that meet the tough requirements of Minervini's trend template are eligible.
The Trend Template
• 200d MA increasing over a period of at least 1 month, better 4-5 months or longer
• 150d MA above 200d MA
• 50d MA above 150d MA and 200d MA
• Course above 50d MA, 150d MA and 200d MA
• Ideally, the 50d MA is increasing over at least 1 month
• Price at least 25% above the 52w low
• Price within 25% of 52w high
• High relative strength according to IBD.
NOTE: In this basic version of the script, the Trend-Template has to be used as a separate indicator on TradingView (Public Trend-Template indicators are available in TradingView – community scripts). It is recommended to only execute buy signals in case the stock or financial security is in a stage 2 uptrend, which means that the criteria of the trend-template are fulfilled.
This strategy can be applied to all timeframes from 5 min to daily.
The VWAP Momentum-Pullback Strategy
For the JS-TechTrading VWAP Momentum-Pullback Strategy, only stocks and other financial instruments that meet the selected criteria of Mark Minervini's trend template are recommended for algorithmic trading with this startegy.
A further prerequisite for generating a buy signals is that the individual value is in a short-term oversold state (RSI).
When the selling pressure is over and the continuation of the uptrend can be confirmed by the MA / VWAP crossover after reaching a price low, a buy signal is issued by this strategy.
Stop-loss limits and profit targets can be set variably. You also have the option to make use of the trailing stop exit strategy.
Relative Strength Index (RSI)
The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is a technical indicator developed by Welles Wilder in 1978. The RSI is used to perform a market value analysis and identify the strength of a trend as well as overbought and oversold conditions. The indicator is calculated on a scale from 0 to 100 and shows how much an asset has risen or fallen relative to its own price in recent periods.
The RSI is calculated as the ratio of average profits to average losses over a certain period of time. A high value of the RSI indicates an overbought situation, while a low value indicates an oversold situation. Typically, a value > 70 is considered an overbought threshold and a value < 30 is considered an oversold threshold. A value above 70 signals that a single value may be overvalued and a decrease in price is likely , while a value below 30 signals that a single value may be undervalued and an increase in price is likely.
For example, let's say you're watching a stock XYZ. After a prolonged falling movement, the RSI value of this stock has fallen to 26. This means that the stock is oversold and that it is time for a potential recovery. Therefore, a trader might decide to buy this stock in the hope that it will rise again soon.
The MA / VWAP Crossover Trading Strategy
This strategy combines two popular technical indicators: the Moving Average (MA) and the Volume Weighted Average Price (VWAP). The MA VWAP crossover strategy is used to identify potential trend reversals and entry/exit points in the market.
The VWAP is calculated by taking the average price of an asset for a given period, weighted by the volume traded at each price level. The MA, on the other hand, is calculated by taking the average price of an asset over a specified number of periods. When the MA crosses above the VWAP, it suggests that buying pressure is increasing, and it may be a good time to enter a long position. When the MA crosses below the VWAP, it suggests that selling pressure is increasing, and it may be a good time to exit a long position or enter a short position.
Traders typically use the MA VWAP crossover strategy in conjunction with other technical indicators and fundamental analysis to make more informed trading decisions. As with any trading strategy, it is important to carefully consider the risks and potential rewards before making any trades.
This strategy is applicable to all timeframes and the relevant parameters for the underlying indicators (RSI and MA/VWAP) can be adjusted and optimized as needed.
Backtesting
Backtesting gives outstanding results on all timeframes and drawdowns can be reduced to a minimum level. In this example, the hourly chart for MCFT has been used.
Settings for backtesting are:
- Period from Jan 2020 until March 2023
- Starting capital 100k USD
- Position size = 25% of equity
- 0.01% commission = USD 2.50.- per Trade
- Slippage = 2 ticks
Other comments
- This strategy has been designed to identify the most promising, highest probability entries and trades for each stock or other financial security.
- The combination of the Trend-Template and the RSI qualifiers results in a highly selective strategy which only considers the most promising swing-trading entries. As a result, you will normally only find a low number of trades for each stock or other financial security per year in case you apply this strategy for the daily charts. Shorter timeframes will result in a higher number of trades / year.
- Consequently, traders need to apply this strategy for a full watchlist rather than just one financial security.
JS-TechTrading: VWAP Momentum_Pullback StrategyGeneral Description and Unique Features of this Script
Introducing the VWAP Momentum-Pullback Strategy (long-only) that offers several unique features:
1. Our script/strategy utilizes Mark Minervini's Trend-Template as a qualifier for identifying stocks and other financial securities in confirmed uptrends.
NOTE: In this basic version of the script, the Trend-Template has to be used as a separate indicator on TradingView (Public Trend-Template indicators are available on TradingView – community scripts). It is recommended to only execute buy signals in case the stock or financial security is in a stage 2 uptrend, which means that the criteria of the trend-template are fulfilled.
2. Our strategy is based on the supply/demand balance in the market, making it timeless and effective across all timeframes. Whether you are day trading using 1- or 5-min charts or swing-trading using daily charts, this strategy can be applied and works very well.
3. We have also integrated technical indicators such as the RSI and the MA / VWAP crossover into this strategy to identify low-risk pullback entries in the context of confirmed uptrends. By doing so, the risk profile of this strategy and drawdowns are being reduced to an absolute minimum.
Minervini’s Trend-Template and the ‘Stage-Analysis’ of the Markets
This strategy is a so-called 'long-only' strategy. This means that we only take long positions, short positions are not considered.
The best market environment for such strategies are periods of stable upward trends in the so-called stage 2 - uptrend.
In stable upward trends, we increase our market exposure and risk.
In sideways markets and downward trends or bear markets, we reduce our exposure very quickly or go 100% to cash and wait for the markets to recover and improve. This allows us to avoid major losses and drawdowns.
This simple rule gives us a significant advantage over most undisciplined traders and amateurs!
'The Trend is your Friend'. This is a very old but true quote.
What's behind it???
• 98% of stocks made their biggest gains in a Phase 2 upward trend.
• If a stock is in a stable uptrend, this is evidence that larger institutions are buying the stock sustainably.
• By focusing on stocks that are in a stable uptrend, the chances of profit are significantly increased.
• In a stable uptrend, investors know exactly what to expect from further price developments. This makes it possible to locate low-risk entry points.
The goal is not to buy at the lowest price – the goal is to buy at the right price!
Each stock goes through the same maturity cycle – it starts at stage 1 and ends at stage 4
Stage 1 – Neglect Phase – Consolidation
Stage 2 – Progressive Phase – Accumulation
Stage 3 – Topping Phase – Distribution
Stage 4 – Downtrend – Capitulation
This strategy focuses on identifying stocks in confirmed stage 2 uptrends. This in itself gives us an advantage over long-term investors and less professional traders.
By focusing on stocks in a stage 2 uptrend, we avoid losses in downtrends (stage 4) or less profitable consolidation phases (stages 1 and 3). We are fully invested and put our money to work for us, and we are fully invested when stocks are in their stage 2 uptrends.
But how can we use technical chart analysis to find stocks that are in a stable stage 2 uptrend?
Mark Minervini has developed the so-called 'trend template' for this purpose. This is an essential part of our JS-TechTrading pullback strategy. For our watchlists, only those individual values that meet the tough requirements of Minervini's trend template are eligible.
The Trend Template
• 200d MA increasing over a period of at least 1 month, better 4-5 months or longer
• 150d MA above 200d MA
• 50d MA above 150d MA and 200d MA
• Course above 50d MA, 150d MA and 200d MA
• Ideally, the 50d MA is increasing over at least 1 month
• Price at least 25% above the 52w low
• Price within 25% of 52w high
• High relative strength according to IBD.
NOTE: In this basic version of the script, the Trend-Template has to be used as a separate indicator on TradingView (Public Trend-Template indicators are available in TradingView – community scripts). It is recommended to only execute buy signals in case the stock or financial security is in a stage 2 uptrend, which means that the criteria of the trend-template are fulfilled.
This strategy can be applied to all timeframes from 5 min to daily.
The VWAP Momentum-Pullback Strateg y
For the JS-TechTrading VWAP Momentum-Pullback Strategy, only stocks and other financial instruments that meet the selected criteria of Mark Minervini's trend template are recommended for algorithmic trading with this startegy.
A further prerequisite for generating a buy signals is that the individual value is in a short-term oversold state (RSI).
When the selling pressure is over and the continuation of the uptrend can be confirmed by the MA / VWAP crossover after reaching a price low, a buy signal is issued by this strategy.
Stop-loss limits and profit targets can be set variably.
Relative Strength Index (RSI)
The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is a technical indicator developed by Welles Wilder in 1978. The RSI is used to perform a market value analysis and identify the strength of a trend as well as overbought and oversold conditions. The indicator is calculated on a scale from 0 to 100 and shows how much an asset has risen or fallen relative to its own price in recent periods.
The RSI is calculated as the ratio of average profits to average losses over a certain period of time. A high value of the RSI indicates an overbought situation, while a low value indicates an oversold situation. Typically, a value > 70 is considered an overbought threshold and a value < 30 is considered an oversold threshold. A value above 70 signals that a single value may be overvalued and a decrease in price is likely , while a value below 30 signals that a single value may be undervalued and an increase in price is likely.
For example, let's say you're watching a stock XYZ. After a prolonged falling movement, the RSI value of this stock has fallen to 26. This means that the stock is oversold and that it is time for a potential recovery. Therefore, a trader might decide to buy this stock in the hope that it will rise again soon.
The MA / VWAP Crossover Trading Strategy
This strategy combines two popular technical indicators: the Moving Average (MA) and the Volume Weighted Average Price (VWAP). The MA VWAP crossover strategy is used to identify potential trend reversals and entry/exit points in the market.
The VWAP is calculated by taking the average price of an asset for a given period, weighted by the volume traded at each price level. The MA, on the other hand, is calculated by taking the average price of an asset over a specified number of periods. When the MA crosses above the VWAP, it suggests that buying pressure is increasing, and it may be a good time to enter a long position. When the MA crosses below the VWAP, it suggests that selling pressure is increasing, and it may be a good time to exit a long position or enter a short position.
Traders typically use the MA VWAP crossover strategy in conjunction with other technical indicators and fundamental analysis to make more informed trading decisions. As with any trading strategy, it is important to carefully consider the risks and potential rewards before making any trades.
This strategy is applicable to all timeframes and the relevant parameters for the underlying indicators (RSI and MA/VWAP) can be adjusted and optimized as needed.
Backtesting
Backtesting gives outstanding results on all timeframes and drawdowns can be reduced to a minimum level. In this example, the hourly chart for MCFT has been used.
Settings for backtesting are:
- Period from April 2020 until April 2021 (1 yr)
- Starting capital 100k USD
- Position size = 25% of equity
- 0.01% commission = USD 2.50.- per Trade
- Slippage = 2 ticks
Other comments
• This strategy has been designed to identify the most promising, highest probability entries and trades for each stock or other financial security.
• The RSI qualifier is highly selective and filters out the most promising swing-trading entries. As a result, you will normally only find a low number of trades for each stock or other financial security per year in case you apply this strategy for the daily charts. Shorter timeframes will result in a higher number of trades / year.
• As a result, traders need to apply this strategy for a full watchlist rather than just one financial security.
Expected Move PlotterI get a lot of requests about my indicators that I use. Unfortunately, at this time I cannot make those public but I thought about creating a makeshift alternative people could use as a reference.
I came up with this very simple yet extremely effective indicator. I call it the average or expected move plotter, but its essentially the average move plotter.
All it does is it averages out the move from open to high and low on a monthly, weekly and daily basis over the past 5 days and plots the expected move.
It really is that simple!
I have broken it down by month, week and day, so you can see the average expected move on whichever time frame you prefer.
I will use TSLA as the example.
Here is the daily:
Here is the weekly:
And here is the monthly:
You can switch between whichever timeframe you are working on and it permits all traders (day traders and swing traders) to assist in setting realistic target prices within their desired time frame.
It works on any stock, index, commodity or future.
I have also ensured that it will work with Heikin Ashi candles, for those (like myself) who are fond of those candles.
Let me know if you have any questions and if you like it!
Take care everyone and trade safe!
ATR ChartATR Levels
Calculated by adding ATR to daily low and subtracting ATR from daily high.
Inputs can change ATR timeframe and range, defaults to 6 hr and daily.
MTF Pivots Zones [tanayroy]Dear Fellow Traders,
I only publish scripts that I use and found good for my trading. Pivots are my favorite indicator. I use daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly pivots levels. multiple pivot zones are very strong levels and I like to watch these levels for possible price action.
But when I include all pivots levels at a time, my charts get too clumsy. To see price action properly, you need a clean chart. And when we trade we want to see only important levels within the price horizon.
To resolve this, I created this script, which shows important levels within my display option. I control the display option with 14 periods ATR and a multiplier to adjust the display levels.
The following chart displays levels within 14 ATR * 0.5 multipliers. As the price progress, it will automatically add levels and delete levels that do not come within this option.
What levels are included?
I have used traditional pivot calculation and included Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly, and Yearly pivots with high and low.
What options are available?
You can replace the yearly timeframe with your desired time frame and can adjust the ATR multiplier to increase or decrease display levels.
Use this in 5m, 15m, or 1H chart or any timeframe below Daily.
Please like, share, and comment.
[KL] Double Bollinger Bands Strategy (for Crypto/FOREX)This strategy uses a setup consisting of two Bollinger Bands based on the 20 period 20-SMA +/-
(a) upper/lower bands of two standard deviations apart, and
(b) upper/lower bands of one standard deviation apart.
We consider price at +/- one standard deviation apart from 20-SMA as the "Neutral Zone".
If price closes above Neutral Zone after a period of consolidation, then it's an opportunity for entry. Strategy will long, anticipating for breakout.
The illustration below shows price closing above the Neutral Zone after a period of consolidation.
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Position is exited when prices closes at Neutral Zone (being lower than prior bars)
Multi-timeframe Dashboard for RSI And Stochastic RSI Dashboard to check multi-timeframe RSI and Stochastic RSI on 4h, 8h, 12h, D and W
Great side tool to assist on the best time to buy and sell and asset.
Shows a green arrow on a good buy moment, and a red when to sell, for all timeframes. In case there are confluence on more than one, you have the info that you need.
Uses a formula with a weight of 5 for RSI and 2 for Stochastic RSI, resulting on a factor used to set up a color for each of the timeframes.
Legend per each timeframe:
- Blue: Excellent buy, RSI and Stoch RSI are low
- Green: Great buy, RSI and Stoch RSI with a quite positive entry point
- White: Good buy
- Yellow: A possible sell, depending on combination of timeframes. Not recommended for a buy
- Orange: Good sell, depending on combination of timeframes
- Red: If on more than one timeframe, especially higher ones, it is a good time to sell
For reference (But do your own research):
- Blue on Weekly: Might represent several weeks of growth. Lower timeframes will cycle from blue to red, while daily and Weekly gradually change
- Blue on Daily: Might represent 7-15 days of growth, depending on general resistance and how strongly is the weekly
PS: Check the RSI, Stochastic RSI and other indicators directly as well
Volume-Supported Linear Regression TrendHello Traders,
Linear Regression gives us some abilities to calculate the trend and if we combine it with volume then we may get very good results. Because if there is no volume support at up/downtrends then the trend may have a reversal soon. we also need to check the trend in different periods. With all this info, I developed Volume-Supported Linear Regression Trend script. The script checks linear regression of price and volume and then calculates trend direction and strength.
You have option to set Source, Short-Term Period and Long-Term Period. you can set them as you wish.
By default:
Close is used as "Source"
Short-Term Period is 20
Long-Term Period is 50
in following screenshot I tried to explain short term trend (for uptrend). Volume supports the trend? any volume pressure on trend? possible reversal? same idea while there is downtrend.
in following screenshot I tried to explain long term trend:
You can also check Positive/Negative Divergences to figure out possible reversals (to automate it, you can use Divergence for Many Indicators v4 , it has ability to check divergences on external indicators)
Enjoy!
RSI Multi Time FrameHello Traders,
Recently we got new features in Pine such Arrays of Lines, Labels and Strings. Thanks to the Pine Team! ( here )
So I decided to make new style of Multi Time Frame indicator and I used Array of Lines in this script. here it is, RSI Multi Time Frame script. it shows RSI for current time frame as it is and also it gets RSI for the Higher Time Frame and converts it and shows it as in time frame. as you can see, RSI for HTF moves to the right on each candle until higher time frame was completed.
You have color and line width options for both RSI, also if you want you can limit the number of bars to show higher time frame RSI by the option " Number of Bars for RSI HTF ", following example show RSI HTF for 100 bars.
Most of you know that old style Multi Time Frames indicators was like:
Hope you like this new Multi time frame style ;)
Enjoy!
BBofVWAP with entry at Pivot PointThis strategy uses BB of VWAP and Pivot point to enter and exit the Long position.
settings
BB length 50
BB Source VWAP
Entry
When VWAP crossing up BB midline and price/close is above weekly PivotPoint ( you can also use Daily pivot point )
Exit
When VWAP is crossing down BB lower band
Stop Loss
Stop loss defaulted to 5%
Note : Long will position will be exited on either VWAP crossing down BB lower band or stop loss is hit - whichever comes first . Being said that some time your stop loss exit is less than 5% which saves from more losses.
Entry is based on weekly Pivot point , so any time frame below weekly will work perfect. I have tested t on 30 min , 1 HR , 4 Hr , Daily charts. Even weekly setting shows good results , that will work for long term investing style.
if you change Pivot period to Daily , chose time frames below Daily.
I also noticed this strategy mostly do not enter Long position in a down trend. Even it finds one , it will be exited with minimal loss.
Warning
For the use of educational purposes only
Market ProfileHello All,
This is Market Profile script. "Market Profile is an intra-day charting technique (price vertical, time/activity horizontal) devised by J. Peter Steidlmayer. Steidlmayer was seeking a way to determine and to evaluate market value as it developed in the day time frame. The concept was to display price on a vertical axis against time on the horizontal, and the ensuing graphic generally is a bell shape--fatter at the middle prices, with activity trailing off and volume diminished at the extreme higher and lower prices." You better search it on the net for more information, you can find a lot of articles and books about the Market Profile.
You have option to see Value Area, All Channels or only POC line, you can set the colors as you wish.
Also you can choose the Higher Time Frame from the list or the script can choose the HTF for you automatically.
Enjoy!
Pivot Fibonacci TradingWe use fibonacci in many things, why not the Pivot? Hey, it does works, price does reacts to the fibonacci off the pivot.
Pivots are road map for the price, fibonacci are just some stops or gas stations appear on the road, with these additional lines, there's more time for price to think about which way it'd move, therefore, more time for us traders to track and follow.
I know they usually use Daily pivot in H1, Weekly in H4 and Monthly in Daily timeframe, but since there are more lines now, price now needs space to travel between line. I recommend using Weekly Pivot for intraday(H1,...), Monthly for H4 and Yearly for Daily.
I also add some text that shows current day's range in pips (High - Low = range) and compare it to Average Daily Range. I thinks this is helpful if you use it for day trading.
I'll let this as a open sources as you may find something to customize in your own way.
Hope this helps you in someway, community :)
Happy trading!
#Thanks to @Davit on forexfactory for the idea
Realized VolatilityRealized / Historical Volatility
Calculates historical, i.e. realized volatility of any underlying. If frequency is not the daily, but for example 6h, 30min, weeks or months, it scales the initial setting to be suitable for the different time frame.
Examples with default settings (30 day volatility, 365 days per year):
A) Frequency = Daily:
Returns 30 day historical volatility, under the assumption that there are 365 trading days in a year.
B) Frequency = 6h:
Still returns 30 day historical volatility, under the assumption that there are 365 trading days in a year. However, since 6h granularity fits 4 times in 24 hours, it rescales the look back period to rather 30*4 = 120 units to still reflect 30 day historical volatility.
10/20 MA Cross-Over with Heikin-Ashi Signals by SchobbejakThe 10/20 MA Heikin-Ashi Strategy is the best I know. It's easy, it's elegant, it's effective.
It's particularly effective in markets that trend on the daily. You may lose some money when markets are choppy, but your loss will be more than compensated when you're aboard during the big moves at the beginning of a trend or after retraces. There's that, and you nearly eliminate the risk of losing your profit in the long run.
The results are good throughout most assets, and at their best when an asset is making new all-time highs.
It uses two simple moving averages: the 10 MA (blue), and the 20 MA (red), together with heikin-ashi candles. Now here's the great thing. This script does not change your regular candles into heikin-ashi ones, which would have been annoying; instead, it subtly prints either a blue dot or a red square around your normal candles, indicating a heikin-ashi change from red to green, or from green to red, respectively. This way, you get both regular and heikin ashi "candles" on your chart.
Here's how to use it.
Go LONG in case of ALL of the below:
1) A blue dot appeared under the last daily candle (meaning the heikin-ashi is now "green").
2) The blue MA-line is above the red MA-line.
3) Price has recently breached the blue MA-line upwards, and is now above.
COVER when one or more of the above is no longer the case. This is very important. You want to keep your profit.
Go SHORT in case of ALL of the below:
1) A red square appeared above the last daily candle (meaning the heikin-ashi is now "red").
2) The red MA-line is above the blue MA-line.
3) Price has recently breached the blue MA-line downwards, and is now below.
Again, COVER when one or more of the above is no longer the case. This is what gives you your edge.
It's that easy.
Now, why did I make the signal blue, and not green? Because blue looks much better with red than green does. It's my firm believe one does not become rich using ugly charts.
Good luck trading.
--You may tip me using bitcoin: bc1q9pc95v4kxh6rdxl737jg0j02dcxu23n5z78hq9 . Much appreciated!--
QTechLabs Machine Learning Logistic Regression Indicator [Lite]QTechLabs Machine Learning Logistic Regression Indicator
Ver5.1 1st January 2026
Author: QTechLabs
Description
A lightweight logistic-regression-based signal indicator (Q# ML Logistic Regression Indicator ) for TradingView. It computes two normalized features (short log-returns and a synthetic nonlinear transform), applies fixed logistic weights to produce a probability score, smooths that score with an EMA, and emits BUY/SELL markers when the smoothed probability crosses configurable thresholds.
Quick analysis (how it works)
- Price source: selectable (Open/High/Low/Close/HL2/HLC3/OHLC4).
- Features:
- ret = log(ds / ds ) — short log-return over ret_lookback bars.
- synthetic = log(abs(ds^2 - 1) + 0.5) — a nonlinear “synthetic” feature.
- Both features normalized over a 20‑bar window to range ~0–1.
- Fixed logistic regression weights: w0 = -2.0 (bias), w1 = 2.0 (ret), w2 = 1.0 (synthetic).
- Probability = sigmoid(w0 + w1*norm_ret + w2*norm_synthetic).
- Smoothed probability = EMA(prob, smooth_len).
- Signals:
- BUY when sprob > threshold.
- SELL when sprob < (1 - threshold).
- Visual buy/sell shapes plotted and alert conditions provided.
- Defaults: threshold = 0.6, ret_lookback = 3, smooth_len = 3.
User instructions
1. Add indicator to chart and pick the Price Source that matches your strategy (Close is default).
2. Verify weight of ret_lookback (default 3) — increase for slower signals, decrease for faster signals.
3. Threshold: default 0.6 — higher = fewer signals (more confidence), lower = more signals. Recommended range 0.55–0.75.
4. Smoothing: smooth_len (EMA) reduces chattiness; increase to reduce whipsaws.
5. Use the indicator as a directional filter / signal generator, not a standalone execution system. Combine with trend confirmation (e.g., higher-timeframe MA) and risk management.
6. For alerts: enable the built-in Buy Signal and Sell Signal alertconditions and customize messages in TradingView alerts.
7. Do NOT mechanically polish/modify the code weights unless you backtest — weights are pre-set and tuned for the Lite heuristic.
Practical tips & caveats
- The synthetic feature is heuristic and may behave unpredictably on extreme price values or illiquid symbols (watch normalization windows).
- Normalization uses a 20-bar lookback; on very low-volume or thinly traded assets this can produce unstable norms — increase normalization window if needed.
- This is a simple model: expect false signals in choppy ranges. Always backtest on your instrument and timeframe.
- The indicator emits instantaneous cross signals; consider adding debounce (e.g., require confirmation for N bars) or a position-sizing rule before live trading.
- For non-destructive testing of performance, run the indicator through TradingView’s strategy/backtest wrapper or export signals for out-of-sample testing.
Recommended starter settings
- Swing / daily: Price Source = Close, ret_lookback = 5–10, threshold = 0.62–0.68, smooth_len = 5–10.
- Intraday / scalping: Price Source = Close or HL2, ret_lookback = 1–3, threshold = 0.55–0.62, smooth_len = 2–4.
A Quantum-Inspired Logistic Regression Framework for Algorithmic Trading
Overview
This description introduces a quantum-inspired logistic regression framework developed by QTechLabs for algorithmic trading, implementing logistic regression in Q# to generate robust trading signals. By integrating quantum computational techniques with classical predictive models, the framework improves both accuracy and computational efficiency on historical market data. Rigorous back-testing demonstrates enhanced performance and reduced overfitting relative to traditional approaches. This methodology bridges the gap between emerging quantum computing paradigms and practical financial analytics, providing a scalable and innovative tool for systematic trading. Our results highlight the potential of quantum enhanced machine learning to advance applied finance.
Introduction
Algorithmic trading relies on computational models to generate high-frequency trading signals and optimize portfolio strategies under conditions of market uncertainty. Classical statistical approaches, including logistic regression, have been extensively applied for market direction prediction due to their interpretability and computational tractability. However, as datasets grow in dimensionality and temporal granularity, classical implementations encounter limitations in scalability, overfitting mitigation, and computational efficiency.
Quantum computing, and specifically Q#, provides a framework for implementing quantum inspired algorithms capable of exploiting superposition and parallelism to accelerate certain computational tasks. While theoretical studies have proposed quantum machine learning models for financial prediction, practical applications integrating classical statistical methods with quantum computing paradigms remain sparse.
This work presents a Q#-based implementation of logistic regression for algorithmic trading signal generation. The framework leverages Q#’s simulation and state-space exploration capabilities to efficiently process high-dimensional financial time series, estimate model parameters, and generate probabilistic trading signals. Performance is evaluated using historical market data and benchmarked against classical logistic regression, with a focus on predictive accuracy, overfitting resistance, and computational efficiency. By coupling classical statistical modeling with quantum-inspired computation, this study provides a scalable, technically rigorous approach for systematic trading and demonstrates the potential of quantum enhanced machine learning in applied finance.
Methodology
1. Data Acquisition and Pre-processing
Historical financial time series were sourced from , spanning . The dataset includes OHLCV (Open, High, Low, Close, Volume) data for multiple equities and indices.
Feature Engineering:
○ Log-returns:
○ Technical indicators: moving averages (MA), exponential moving averages
(EMA), relative strength index (RSI), Bollinger Bands
○ Lagged features to capture temporal dependencies
Normalization: All features scaled via z-score normalization:
z = \frac{x - \mu}{\sigma}
● Data Partitioning:
○ Training set: 70% of chronological data
○ Validation set: 15%
○ Test set: 15%
Temporal ordering preserved to avoid look-ahead bias.
Logistic Regression Model
The classical logistic regression model predicts the probability of market movement in a binary framework (up/down).
Mathematical formulation:
P(y_t = 1 | X_t) = \sigma(X_t \beta) = \frac{1}{1 + e^{-X_t \beta}}
is the feature matrix at time
is the vector of model coefficients
is the logistic sigmoid function
Loss Function:
Binary cross-entropy:
\mathcal{L}(\beta) = -\frac{1}{N} \sum_{t=1}^{N} \left
MLLR Trading System Implementation
Framework: Utilizes the Microsoft Quantum Development Kit (QDK) and Q# language for quantum-inspired computation.
Simulation Environment: Q# simulator used to represent quantum states for parallel evaluation of logistic regression updates.
Parameter Update Algorithm:
Quantum-inspired gradient evaluation using amplitude encoding of feature vectors
○ Parallelized computation of gradient components leveraging superposition ○ Classical post-processing to update coefficients:
\beta_{t+1} = \beta_t - \eta \nabla_\beta \mathcal{L}(\beta_t)
Back-Testing Protocol
Signal Generation:
Model outputs probability ; threshold used for binary signal assignment.
○ Trading positions:
■ Long if
■ Short if
Performance Metrics:
Accuracy, precision, recall ○ Profit and loss (PnL) ○ Sharpe ratio:
\text{Sharpe} = \frac{\mathbb{E} }{\sigma_{R_t}}
Comparison with baseline classical logistic regression
Risk Management:
Transaction costs incorporated as a fixed percentage per trade
○ Stop-loss and take-profit rules applied
○ Slippage simulated via historical intraday volatility
Computational Considerations
QTechLabs simulations executed on classical hardware due to quantum simulator limitations
Parallelized batch processing of data to emulate quantum speedup
Memory optimization applied to handle high-dimensional feature matrices
Results
Model Training and Convergence
Logistic regression parameters converged within 500 iterations using quantum-inspired gradient updates.
Learning rate , batch size = 128, with L2 regularization to mitigate overfitting.
Convergence criteria: change in loss over 10 consecutive iterations.
Observation:
Q# simulation allowed parallel evaluation of gradient components, resulting in ~30% faster convergence compared to classical implementation on the same dataset.
Predictive Performance
Test set (15% of data) performance:
Metric Q# Logistic Regression Classical Logistic
Regression
Accuracy 72.4% 68.1%
Precision 70.8% 66.2%
Recall 73.1% 67.5%
F1 Score 71.9% 66.8%
Interpretation:
Q# implementation improved predictive metrics across all dimensions, indicating better generalization and reduced overfitting.
Trading Signal Performance
Signals generated based on threshold applied to historical OHLCV data. ● Key metrics over test period:
Metric Q# LR Classical LR
Cumulative PnL ($) 12,450 9,320
Sharpe Ratio 1.42 1.08
Max Drawdown ($) 1,120 1,780
Win Rate (%) 58.3 54.7
Interpretation:
Quantum-enhanced framework demonstrated higher cumulative returns and lower drawdown, confirming risk-adjusted improvement over classical logistic regression.
Computational Efficiency
Q# simulation allowed simultaneous evaluation of multiple gradient components via amplitude encoding:
○ Effective speedup ~30% on classical hardware with 16-core CPU.
Memory utilization optimized: feature matrix dimension .
Numerical precision maintained at to ensure stable convergence.
Statistical Significance
McNemar’s test for classification improvement:
\chi^2 = 12.6, \quad p < 0.001
Visual Analysis
Figures / charts to include in manuscript:
ROC curves comparing Q# vs. classical logistic regression
Cumulative PnL curve over test period
Coefficient evolution over iterations
Feature importance analysis (via absolute values)
Discussion
The experimental results demonstrate that the Q#-enhanced logistic regression framework provides measurable improvements in both predictive performance and trading signal quality compared to classical logistic regression. The increase in accuracy (72.4% vs. 68.1%) and F1 score (71.9% vs. 66.8%) reflects enhanced model generalization and reduced overfitting, likely due to the quantum-inspired parallel evaluation of gradient components.
The trading performance metrics further reinforce these findings. Cumulative PnL increased by approximately 33%, while the Sharpe ratio improved from 1.08 to 1.42, indicating superior risk adjusted returns. The reduction in maximum drawdown (1,120$ vs. 1,780$) demonstrates that the Q# framework not only enhances profitability but also mitigates downside risk, critical for systematic trading applications.
Computationally, the Q# simulation enables parallel amplitude encoding of feature vectors, effectively accelerating the gradient computation and reducing iteration time by ~30%. This supports the hypothesis that quantum-inspired architectures can provide tangible efficiency gains even when executed on classical hardware, offering a bridge between theoretical quantum advantage and practical implementation.
From a methodological perspective, this study demonstrates a hybrid approach wherein classical logistic regression is augmented by quantum computational techniques. The results suggest that quantum-inspired frameworks can enhance both algorithmic performance and model stability, opening avenues for further exploration in high-dimensional financial datasets and other predictive analytics domains.
Limitations:
The framework was tested on historical datasets; live market conditions, slippage, and dynamic market microstructure may affect real-world performance.
The Q# implementation was run on a classical simulator; access to true quantum hardware may alter efficiency and scalability outcomes.
Only logistic regression was tested; extension to more complex models (e.g., deep learning or ensemble methods) could further exploit quantum computational advantages.
Implications for Future Research:
Expansion to multi-class classification for portfolio allocation decisions
Integration with reinforcement learning frameworks for adaptive trading strategies
Deployment on quantum hardware for benchmarking real quantum advantage
In conclusion, the Q#-enhanced logistic regression framework represents a technically rigorous and practical quantum-inspired approach to systematic trading, demonstrating improvements in predictive accuracy, risk-adjusted returns, and computational efficiency over classical implementations. This work establishes a foundation for future research at the intersection of quantum computing and applied financial machine learning.
Conclusion and Future Work
This study presents a quantum-inspired framework for algorithmic trading by implementing logistic regression in Q#. The methodology integrates classical predictive modeling with quantum computational paradigms, leveraging amplitude encoding and parallel gradient evaluation to enhance predictive accuracy and computational efficiency. Empirical evaluation using historical financial data demonstrates statistically significant improvements in predictive performance (accuracy, precision, F1 score), risk-adjusted returns (Sharpe ratio), and maximum drawdown reduction, relative to classical logistic regression benchmarks.
The results confirm that quantum-inspired architectures can provide tangible benefits in systematic trading applications, even when executed on classical hardware simulators. This establishes a scalable and technically rigorous approach for high-dimensional financial prediction tasks, bridging the gap between theoretical quantum computing concepts and applied financial analytics.
Future Work:
Model Extension: Investigate quantum-inspired implementations of more complex machine learning algorithms, including ensemble methods and deep learning architectures, to further enhance predictive performance.
Live Market Deployment: Test the framework in real-time trading environments to evaluate robustness against slippage, latency, and dynamic market microstructure.
Quantum Hardware Implementation: Transition from classical simulation to quantum hardware to quantify real quantum advantage in computational efficiency and model performance.
Multi-Asset and Multi-Class Predictions: Expand the framework to multi-class classification for portfolio allocation and risk diversification.
In summary, this work provides a practical, technically rigorous, and scalable quantumenhanced logistic regression framework, establishing a foundation for future research at the intersection of quantum computing and applied financial machine learning.
Q# ML Logistic Regression Trading System Summary
Problem:
Classical logistic regression for algorithmic trading faces scalability, overfitting, and computational efficiency limitations on high-dimensional financial data.
Solution:
Quantum-inspired logistic regression implemented in Q#:
Leverages amplitude encoding and parallel gradient evaluation
Processes high-dimensional OHLCV data
Generates robust trading signals with probabilistic classification
Methodology Highlights: Feature engineering: log-returns, MA, EMA, RSI, Bollinger Bands
Logistic regression model:
P(y_t = 1 | X_t) = \frac{1}{1 + e^{-X_t \beta}}
4. Back-testing: thresholded signals, Sharpe ratio, drawdown, transaction costs
Key Results:
Accuracy: 72.4% vs 68.1% (classical LR)
Sharpe ratio: 1.42 vs 1.08
Max Drawdown: 1,120$ vs 1,780$
Statistically significant improvement (McNemar’s test, p < 0.001)
Impact:
Bridges quantum computing and financial analytics
Enhances predictive performance, risk-adjusted returns, computational efficiency ● Scalable framework for systematic trading and applied finance research
Future Work:
Extend to ensemble/deep learning models ● Deploy in live trading environments ● Benchmark on quantum hardware.
Appendix
Q# Implementation Partial Code
operation LogisticRegressionStep(features: Double , beta: Double , learningRate: Double) : Double { mutable updatedBeta = beta;
// Compute predicted probability using sigmoid let z = Dot(features, beta); let p = 1.0 / (1.0 + Exp(-z)); // Compute gradient for (i in 0..Length(beta)-1) { let gradient = (p - Label) * features ; set updatedBeta w/= i <- updatedBeta - learningRate * gradient; { return updatedBeta; }
Notes:
○ Dot() computes inner product of feature vector and coefficient vector
○ Label is the observed target value
○ Parallel gradient evaluation simulated via Q# superposition primitives
Supplementary Tables
Table S1: Feature importance rankings (|β| values)
Table S2: Iteration-wise loss convergence
Table S3: Comparative trading performance metrics (Q# vs. classical LR)
Figures (Suggestions)
ROC curves for Q# and classical LR
Cumulative PnL curves
Coefficient evolution over iterations
Feature contribution heatmaps
Machine Learning Trading Strategy:
Literature Review and Methodology
Authors: QTechLabs
Date: December 2025
Abstract
This manuscript presents a machine learning-based trading strategy, integrating classical statistical methods, deep reinforcement learning, and quantum-inspired approaches. Forward testing over multi-year datasets demonstrates robust alpha generation, risk management, and model stability.
Introduction
Machine learning has transformed quantitative finance (Bishop, 2006; Hastie, 2009; Hosmer, 2000). Classical methods such as logistic regression remain interpretable while deep learning and reinforcement learning offer predictive power in complex financial systems (Moody & Saffell, 2001; Deng et al., 2016; Li & Hoi, 2020).
Literature Review
2.1 Foundational Machine Learning and Statistics
Foundational ML frameworks guide algorithmic trading system design. Key references include Bishop (2006), Hastie (2009), and Hosmer (2000).
2.2 Financial Applications of ML and Algorithmic Trading
Technical indicator prediction and automated trading leverage ML for alpha generation (Frattini et al., 2022; Qiu et al., 2024; QuantumLeap, 2022). Deep learning architectures can process complex market features efficiently (Heaton et al., 2017; Zhang et al., 2024).
2.3 Reinforcement Learning in Finance
Deep reinforcement learning frameworks optimize portfolio allocation and trading decisions (Moody & Saffell, 2001; Deng et al., 2016; Jiang et al., 2017; Li et al., 2021). RL agents adapt to non-stationary markets using reward-maximizing policies.
2.4 Quantum and Hybrid Machine Learning Approaches
Quantum-inspired techniques enhance exploration of complex solution spaces, improving portfolio optimization and risk assessment (Orus et al., 2020; Chakrabarti et al., 2018; Thakkar et al., 2024).
2.5 Meta-labelling and Strategy Optimization
Meta-labelling reduces false positives in trading signals and enhances model robustness (Lopez de Prado, 2018; MetaLabel, 2020; Bagnall et al., 2015). Ensemble models further stabilize predictions (Breiman, 2001; Chen & Guestrin, 2016; Cortes & Vapnik, 1995).
2.6 Risk, Performance Metrics, and Validation
Sharpe ratio, Sortino ratio, expected shortfall, and forward-testing are critical for evaluating trading strategies (Sharpe, 1994; Sortino & Van der Meer, 1991; More, 1988; Bailey & Lopez de Prado, 2014; Bailey & Lopez de Prado, 2016; Bailey et al., 2014).
2.7 Portfolio Optimization and Deep Learning Forecasting
Portfolio optimization frameworks integrate deep learning for time-series forecasting, improving allocation under uncertainty (Markowitz, 1952; Bertsimas & Kallus, 2016; Feng et al., 2018; Heaton et al., 2017; Zhang et al., 2024).
Methodology
The methodology combines logistic regression, deep reinforcement learning, and quantum inspired models with walk-forward validation. Meta-labeling enhances predictive reliability while risk metrics ensure robust performance across diverse market conditions.
Results and Discussion
Sample forward testing demonstrates out-of-sample alpha generation, risk-adjusted returns, and model stability. Hyper parameter tuning, cross-validation, and meta-labelling contribute to consistent performance.
Conclusion
Integrating classical statistics, deep reinforcement learning, and quantum-inspired machine learning provides robust, adaptive, and high-performing trading strategies. Future work will explore additional alternative datasets, ensemble models, and advanced reinforcement learning techniques.
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The MLLR Advanced offering provides licensed access to a published quantitative framework, including documented empirical behaviour, retraining protocols, and portfolio-level extensions. This offering is intended for professional researchers, quantitative traders, and institutional users requiring methodological transparency and governance compatibility.
Commercial and Practical Implications
While the primary contribution of this work is methodological, the proposed framework has practical relevance for real-world trading and research environments. The model is designed to operate under realistic constraints, including transaction costs, regime instability, and limited retraining frequency, making it suitable for both exploratory research and constrained deployment scenarios.
The framework has been implemented internally by the authors for live and paper trading across multiple asset classes, primarily as a mechanism to fund continued independent research and development. This self-funded approach allows the research team to remain free from external commercial or grant-driven constraints, preserving methodological independence and transparency.
Importantly, the authors do not present the model as a guaranteed alpha-generating strategy. Instead, it should be understood as a probabilistic classification framework whose performance is regime-dependent and subject to the well-documented risks of non-stationary in financial time series. Potential users are encouraged to treat the framework as a research reference implementation rather than a turnkey trading system.
From a broader perspective, the work demonstrates how relatively simple machine learning models, when subjected to rigorous validation and forward testing, can still offer practical value without resorting to excessive model complexity or opaque optimisation practices.
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The authors demonstrate commendable restraint in model complexity and provide a clear discussion of overfitting risks and regime sensitivity. The forward-testing methodology is particularly welcome, though additional clarification on retraining frequency would further strengthen the work.
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