(CRT) MTF Candle Range Theory Model# 🚀 **CASH Pro MTF – Candle Range Theory (CRT) Indicator**
**The Smart Money ICT Setup Detector** 🔥
Hey Traders!
Here is the **ultimate Pine Script indicator** that automatically detects one of the most powerful Smart Money / ICT setups: **Candle Range Theory (CRT)**
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### What is Candle Range Theory – CRT?
**CRT** is a high-probability price action model based on **liquidity grabs** and **range expansion**.
Price loves to:
1️⃣ Raid the low/high of the previous candle (take stop-losses)
2️⃣ Then reverse and run to the opposite side of the range (or beyond)
When this happens near a **key higher-timeframe level**, magic happens!
### Bullish CRT Model
- Price touches a **strong HTF support**
- Previous candle closes near that support
- Next candle **sweeps the low** (grabs liquidity)
- Current candle **closes above the raided low AND breaks the high** of the sweep candle
**Result → Aggressive bullish move expected!**
**Entry:** On close above the high (or on retest + MSS)
**Stop Loss:** Below the swept low
**Take Profit:** CRT High or next liquidity pool
### Bearish CRT Model
- Price touches a **strong HTF resistance**
- Previous candle closes near resistance
- Next candle **sweeps the high** (grabs buy stops)
- Current candle **closes below the raided high AND breaks the low** of the sweep candle
**Result → Strong bearish expansion!**
**Entry:** On close below the low
**Stop Loss:** Above the swept high
**Take Profit:** CRT Low or next downside liquidity
This whole setup can form in **just 3 candles**… or sometimes more if price consolidates after the sweep.
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### Why This Indicator is Special
This is **NOT** a simple 3-candle pattern scanner!
This is a **true CRT + MTF confluence beast** with:
- **Multi-Timeframe Confirmation** (default 4H – fully customizable)
- **Built-in RSI Filter** (avoid fake moves in overbought/oversold)
- **Day-2 High/Low Levels** automatically drawn (the exact CRT range!)
- **Clean “LONG” / “SHORT” labels** right on the candle (no ugly arrows or offset)
- **Background highlight** on signal
- **Fully grouped inputs** – super clean settings panel
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### Features at a Glance
| Feature | Included |
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| Higher Timeframe Confirmation | Yes |
| RSI Overbought/Oversold Filter | Yes |
| Day-2 High/Low Lines + Labels | Yes |
| Clean Text Signals (no offset) | Yes |
| Background Highlight | Yes |
| Fully Customizable Colors & Text| Yes |
| Works on All Markets & TFs | Yes |
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### How to Use
1. Add the indicator to your chart
2. Wait for a **LONG** or **SHORT** label to appear
3. Confirm price is near a **key HTF level** (order block, FVG, etc.)
4. Enter on close or retest (your choice)
5. Manage risk with the drawn Day-2 levels
**Pro Tip:** Combine with ICT Market Structure Shift (MSS) or Fair Value Gaps for even higher accuracy!
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Chop + MSS/FVG Retest (Ace v1.6) – IndicatorWhat this indicator does
Name: Chop + MSS/FVG Retest (Ace v1.6) – Indicator
This is an entry model helper, not just a BOS/MSS marker.
It looks for clean trend-side setups by combining:
MSS (Market Structure Shift) using swing highs/lows
3-bar ICT Fair Value Gaps (FVG)
First retest back into the FVG
A built-in chop / trend filter based on ATR and a moving average
When everything lines up, it plots:
L below the candle = Long candidate
S above the candle = Short candidate
You pair this with a higher-timeframe filter (like the Chop Meter 1H/30M/15M) to avoid pressing the button in garbage environments.
How it works (simple explanation)
Chop / Trend filter
Computes ATR and compares each bar’s range to ATR.
If the bar is small vs ATR → more likely CHOP.
If the bar is big vs ATR → more likely TREND.
Uses a moving average:
Above MA + TREND → trendLong zone
Below MA + TREND → trendShort zone
MSS (Market Structure Shift)
Uses swing highs/lows (left/right bars) to track the last significant high/low.
Bullish MSS: close breaks above last swing high with displacement.
Bearish MSS: close breaks below last swing low with displacement.
Those events are marked as tiny triangles (MSS up/down).
A MSS only stays “valid” for a certain number of bars (Bars after MSS allowed).
3-bar ICT FVG
Bullish FVG: low > high
→ gap between bar 3 high and bar 2 low.
Bearish FVG: high < low
→ gap between bar 3 low and bar 2 high.
The indicator stores the FVG boundaries (top/bottom).
Retest of FVG
Watches for price to trade back into that gap (first touch).
That retest is the “entry zone” after the MSS.
Final Long / Short condition
Long (L) prints when:
Recent bullish MSS
Bullish FVG has formed
Price retests the bullish FVG
Environment = trendLong (ATR + above MA)
Not CHOP
Short (S) prints when:
Recent bearish MSS
Bearish FVG has formed
Price retests the bearish FVG
Environment = trendShort (ATR + below MA)
Not CHOP
So the L/S markers are “model-approved entry candles”, not just any random BOS.
Inputs / Settings
Key inputs you’ll see:
ATR length (chop filter)
How many bars to use for ATR in the chop / trend filter.
Lower = more sensitive, twitchy
Higher = smoother, slower to change
Max chop ratio
If barRange / ATR is below this → treat as CHOP.
Min trend ratio
If barRange / ATR is above this → treat as TREND.
Hide MSS/BOS marks in CHOP?
ON = MSS triangles disappear when the bar is classified as CHOP
Keeps your chart cleaner in consolidation
Swing left / right bars
Controls how tight or wide the swing highs/lows are for MSS:
Smaller = more sensitive, more MSS points
Larger = fewer, more significant swings
Bars after MSS allowed
How many bars after a MSS the indicator will still allow FVG entries.
Small value (e.g. 10) = MSS must deliver quickly or it’s ignored.
Larger (e.g. 20) = MSS idea stays “in play” longer.
Visual RR (for info only)
Just for plotting relative risk-reward in your head.
This is not a strategy tester; it doesn’t manage positions.
What you see on the chart
Small green triangle up = Bullish MSS
Small red triangle down = Bearish MSS
“L” triangle below a bar = Long idea (MSS + FVG retest + trendLong + not chop)
“S” triangle above a bar = Short idea (MSS + FVG retest + trendShort + not chop)
Faint circle plots on price:
When the filter sees CHOP
When it sees Trend Long zone
When it sees Trend Short zone
You do not have to trade every L or S.
They’re there to show “this is where the model would have considered an entry.”
How to use it in your trading
1. Use it with a higher-timeframe filter
Best practice:
Use this with the Chop Meter 1H/30M/15M or some other HTF filter.
Only consider L/S when:
Chop Meter = TRADE / NORMAL, and
This indicator prints L or S in the right location (premium/discount, near OB/FVG, etc.)
If higher-timeframe says NO TRADE, you ignore all L/S.
2. Location > Signal
Treat L/S as confirmation, not the whole story.
For shorts (S):
Look for premium zones (previous highs, OBs, fair value ranges above mid).
Want purge / raid of liquidity + MSS down + bearish FVG retest → then S.
For longs (L):
Look for discount zones (previous lows, OBs/FVGs below mid).
Want stop raid / purge low + MSS up + bullish FVG retest → then L.
If you see L/S firing in the middle of a bigger range, that’s where you skip and let it go.
3. Instrument presets (example)
You can tune the ATR/chop settings per instrument:
MNQ (noisy, 1m chart):
ATR length: 21
Max chop ratio: 0.90
Min trend ratio: 1.40
Bars after MSS allowed: 10
GOLD (cleaner, 3m chart):
ATR length: 14
Max chop ratio: 0.80
Min trend ratio: 1.30
Bars after MSS allowed: 20
You can save those as presets in the TV settings for quick switching.
4. How to practice with it
Open replay on a couple of days.
Check Chop Meter → if NO TRADE, just observe.
When Chop Meter says TRADE:
Mark where L/S printed.
Ask:
Was this in premium/discount?
Was there SMT / purge on HTF?
Did the move actually deliver, or did it die?
Screenshot the A+ L/S and the ugly ones; refine:
ATR length
Chop / trend thresholds
MSS lookback
Your goal is to get it to where:
The L/S marks show up mostly in the same places your eye already likes,
and you ignore the rest.
Trend Line Methods (TLM)Trend Line Methods (TLM)
Overview
Trend Line Methods (TLM) is a visual study designed to help traders explore trend structure using two complementary, auto-drawn trend channels. The script focuses on how price interacts with rising or falling boundaries over time. It does not generate trade signals or manage risk; its purpose is to support discretionary chart analysis.
Method 1 – Pivot Span Trendline
The Pivot Span Trendline method builds a dynamic channel from major swing points detected by pivot highs and pivot lows.
• The script tracks a configurable number of recent pivot highs and lows.
• From the oldest and most recent stored pivot highs, it draws an upper trend line.
• From the oldest and most recent stored pivot lows, it draws a lower trend line.
• An optional filled area can be drawn between the two lines to highlight the active trend span.
As new pivots form, the lines are recalculated so that the channel evolves with market structure. This method is useful for visualising how price respects a trend corridor defined directly by swing points.
Method 2 – 5-Point Straight Channel
The 5-Point Straight Channel method approximates a straight trend channel using five key points extracted from a fixed lookback window.
Within the selected window:
• The window is divided into five segments of similar length.
• In each segment, the highest high is used as a representative high point.
• In each segment, the lowest low is used as a representative low point.
• A straight regression-style line is fitted through the five high points to form the upper boundary.
• A second straight line is fitted through the five low points to form the lower boundary.
The result is a pair of straight lines that describe the overall directional channel of price over the chosen window. Compared to Method 1, this approach is less focused on the very latest swings and more on the broader slope of the market.
Inputs & Menus
Pivot Span Trendline group (Method 1)
• Enable Pivot Span Trendline – Turns Method 1 on or off.
• High trend line color / Low trend line color – Colors of the upper and lower trend lines.
• Fill color between trend lines – Base color used to shade the area between the two lines. Transparency is controlled internally.
• Trend line thickness – Line width for both high and low trend lines.
• Trend line style – Line style (solid, dashed, or dotted).
• Pivot Left / Pivot Right – Number of bars to the left and right used to confirm pivot highs and lows. Larger values produce fewer but more significant swing points.
• Pivot Count – How many historical pivot points are kept for constructing the trend lines.
• Lookback Length – Number of bars used to keep pivots in range and to extend the trend lines across the chart.
5-Point Straight Channel group (Method 2)
• Enable 5-Point Straight Channel – Turns Method 2 on or off.
• High channel line color / Low channel line color – Colors of the upper and lower channel lines.
• Channel line thickness – Line width for both channel lines.
• Channel line style – Line style (solid, dashed, or dotted).
• Channel Length (bars) – Lookback window used to divide price into five segments and build the straight high/low channel.
Using Both Methods Together
Both methods are designed to visualise the same underlying idea: price tends to move inside rising or falling channels. Method 1 emphasises the most recent swing structure via pivot points, while Method 2 summarises the broader channel over a fixed window.
When the Pivot Span Trendline corridor and the 5-Point Straight Channel boundaries align or intersect, they can highlight zones where multiple ways of drawing trend lines point to similar support or resistance areas. Traders can use these confluence zones as a visual reference when planning their own entries, exits, or risk levels, according to their personal trading plan.
Notes
• This script is meant as an educational and analytical tool for studying trend lines and channels.
• It does not generate trading signals and does not replace independent analysis or risk management.
• The behaviour of both methods is timeframe- and symbol-agnostic; they will adapt to whichever chart you apply them to.
FLD 3DFLD 3D - Future Lines of Demarcation Indicator
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THEORETICAL FOUNDATION
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This indicator implements Future Lines of Demarcation (FLD), a key concept from J.M. Hurst's cyclic analysis theory. FLDs are price-based lines displaced forward in time by half the wavelength of a dominant cycle, creating a predictive framework for price movement analysis.
The core principle: when price crosses an FLD line, it indicates a potential change in the current cycle phase. FLDs act as dynamic support/resistance levels that "anticipate" where price should be based on the dominant cycle's rhythm.
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CALCULATION METHODOLOGY
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The indicator calculates three FLD lines:
1. FLD HIGH: Takes the bar's high price and shifts it forward by offset bars
2. FLD LOW: Takes the bar's low price and shifts it forward by offset bars
3. FLD MEDIAN: Calculates a median price using the selected method, then shifts forward
The offset is calculated as: offset = Period / 2
This displacement represents the half-cycle concept: if a cycle has a period of 48 bars, the FLD will be displaced 24 bars into the future. This creates a "lead" indicator that shows where price should theoretically be based on the cycle's wave pattern.
PRICE METHODS AVAILABLE:
- HL2: (High + Low) / 2 - Simple midpoint
- HLC3: (High + Low + Close) / 3 - Weighted with close
- HLCC4: (High + Low + Close + Close) / 4 - Close has double weight
- OHLC4: (Open + High + Low + Close) / 4 - Full bar average
- VWAP-like: Volume-weighted high/low average
- True Range: Uses previous close for range calculation
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AUTO-PERIOD ADJUSTMENT FEATURE
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The indicator includes multi-timeframe adaptation logic. When "Auto Period" is enabled:
1. Detects current chart timeframe (minutes, hours, days, weeks)
2. Compares it to the reference timeframe setting
3. Calculates adjustment ratio: Reference TF / Current TF
4. Applies ratio to base period: Adjusted Period = Base Period × Ratio
Example: If Base Period = 48, Reference TF = 60min, Current chart = 15min
→ Ratio = 60/15 = 4
→ Adjusted Period = 48 × 4 = 192 bars
This ensures the indicator tracks the same real-time cycle length across different chart timeframes, maintaining consistency in cycle analysis.
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VISUAL COMPONENTS
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- RED LINE: FLD High (upper boundary)
- BLUE LINE: FLD Low (lower boundary)
- ORANGE LINE: FLD Median (centerline)
- GRAY AREA: Fills between High and Low FLDs
- RIGHT LABEL: Shows FLD identifier and period used (asterisk indicates auto-adjustment)
All lines extend into the future by the calculated offset, creating a "projection zone" ahead of current price.
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
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This work is inspired by the Italian cyclic analysis community and dedicated educators. Due to TradingView's House Rules on promotional content, I cannot mention specific names or groups, but my gratitude goes to those who know they contributed to this development through their teaching and guidance. Thank Emiliano!
Daily Levels (StevenCharts)The Daily Levels (StevenCharts) indicator is a comprehensive, all-in-one tool designed for intraday traders. It automatically plots all critical daily price levels, including the premarket high/low, previous day's high/low/close, and the current day's developing range (HOD/LOD).
What makes this indicator unique is its dynamic Fibonacci range that adapts to the day's price action and its "smart" labeling system that provides contextual clues (like "Swept" vs. "Broken") and combines labels to reduce chart clutter.
Key Features
Dynamic Reversing Fibs: The Fibonacci levels are drawn based on the current day's High-of-Day (HOD) and Low-of-Day (LOD). The range automatically reverses direction based on which extreme (HOD or LOD) was most recently made, providing relevant pullback targets in real-time.
"Golden Zone" Pullback Alert: The script includes a built-in alert that triggers when price makes a new HOD or LOD and then pulls back to touch the "Golden Zone" (defined between the 0.50 and 0.618 levels), signaling a potential continuation setup.
Smart "Swept" vs. "Broken" Logic: Levels like PDH, PDL, PMH, and PML aren't just static lines. The script intelligently labels them as "Swept" if price wicks past them or "Broken" if price closes and holds beyond them, giving you immediate contextual insight.
Clutter-Free "Combination" Labels: To keep your chart clean, the script automatically combines labels. If the day's high is also the premarket high, the label will read "HOD + PMH" instead of two overlapping labels.
Accurate RTH Previous Close: The script specifically requests the "Regular Trading Hours" (RTH) data to plot the official 4 PM EST previous day close (PDC), avoiding inaccuracies from extended hours data.
Full Level Plotting:
Current Day High-of-Day (HOD) & Low-of-Day (LOD)
Premarket High (PMH) & Low (PML) (locked in at 9:30 AM EST)
Previous Day's High (PDH) & Low (PDL)
Previous Day's Official RTH Close (PDC)
How to Use
This indicator provides a complete framework for intraday analysis.
Identify Key Levels: At the start of the session, all key levels (PDH/L, PMH/L, PDC) are clearly plotted, defining the initial areas of potential support and resistance.
Track the Trend: As the day progresses, watch the dynamic Fibs. If the market is making new highs, the Fibs will be drawn from the HOD down, showing pullback zones. If the market is making new lows, the Fibs will be drawn from the LOD up, showing bounce zones.
Use the Alert: The "Golden Zone Touch" alert is the primary trading setup.
For a Long: Wait for a new HOD to be set. The alert will trigger if the price then pulls back to the Golden Zone, offering a potential entry in the direction of the trend.
For a Short: Wait for a new LOD to be set. The alert will trigger if the price then bounces to the Golden Zone, offering a potential entry for a short.
Monitor Level Breaks: Use the "Swept" and "Broken" labels to confirm moves. A "Broken" level suggests a stronger, more decisive move, while a "Swept" level may indicate a stop hunt or liquidity grab.
Settings
The indicator is fully customizable. You can toggle any of the following features on or off to match your trading style:
Show Fibonacci Levels
Show Previous Day High/Low
Show Previous Day Close
Show Premarket High/Low
Liquidity Hunt Detector PDH/PDL [SmartFoxy]Liquidity Hunt Detector PDH/PDL
The Liquidity Hunt Detector (LHD) is designed to identify and anticipate liquidity grabs around the:
• Previous Day High (PDH);
• Previous Day Low (PDL).
It builds dynamic trigger levels that highlight where price may deliver its first impulse before reaching PDH/PDL.
The Liquidity Hunt Detector (LHD) identifies high-probability reversals and continuations around the Previous Day High (PDH) and Previous Day Low (PDL).
It dynamically tracks the market’s move from the session open, builds trigger levels toward PDH/PDL, and highlights where liquidity is most likely to be taken.
When price taps a Trigger Up/Down level, the indicator generates Long/Short signals with optional confirmation from the integrated MA Ribbon , ensuring only high-quality, trend-aligned setups are shown.
When price interacts with these trigger levels, the indicator generates signals that help traders evaluate the market structure and prepare for potential entries.
Designed for Forex, Crypto, Indices, Stocks , the LHD provides a clean and intuitive structure for navigating intraday liquidity grabs, session impulses, and directional bias shifts.
The indicator is built from three fully independent modules, each of which can be used separately:
Liquidity Hunt Detector (LHD)
Moving Average Ribbon (MA Ribbon)
Previous Day High/Low (PDH/PDL) levels
Liquidity Hunt Detector (LHD) Logic
1.1 Display LHD – Enables or disables the entire Liquidity Hunt Detector module.
1.2 Max Days – Number of previous days used to generate PDH/PDL levels.
1.3 GMT – Corrects all time-based calculations based on your broker/session timezone.
1.4 Calculation Method (Point A Logic)
1) Static Method
Point A = the session’s opening price.
Trigger lines are calculated strictly as a percentage of the move A → PDH or A → PDL.
Intraday fluctuations do not affect the calculation.
2) Dynamic Method
Point A updates using the current intraday high/low:
• If price forms a new low, Point A updates for the PDH-side calculations;
• If price forms a new high, Point A updates for the PDL-side calculations.
This produces trigger lines that reflect the true live market structure rather than a fixed opening reference.
1.5 Main OTT Time (Operational Trading Time)
This is the core time window during which the indicator:
• updates Point A;
• calculates trigger levels;
• validates PDH/PDL;
• draws AB / AC movement structure;
• generates entry signals.
Outside this window, no new signals or recalculations occur.
⚠ If your broker’s first candle opens at a non-standard time (e.g., 00:08), adjust the OTT start time to avoid visual artifacts.
1.6 Show Line A – Displays the opening price level (Point A) until the end of the OTT window.
Style, width, and color are customizable.
1.7 Show Line AB — Price Movement Toward PDH.
Static Method – Single line: A → PDH
Dynamic Method – Two segments:
• A → Daily Low;
• Daily Low → PDH.
If PDH is swept, the “B” label switches to Sweep PDH.
1.8 Show Line AC – Price Movement Toward PDL.
Static Method – Single line: A → PDL
Dynamic Method – Two segments:
• A → Daily High;
• Daily High → PDL.
If PDL is swept, the “C” label switches to Sweep PDL.
1.9 Show Trigger Up Line (LONG Trigger) – Defines the level where the Long signal can activate.
By default, at 50% of the A → PDH movement.
When price touches this line, the script may:
• show a LONG label;
• trigger an alert.
All visual parameters are customizable.
1.10 Show Trigger Up Line (LONG Trigger)
Same logic as Trigger Up, but based on A → PDL.
1.11 Show Main Zone (OTT Zone) – Visual background highlighting of the active OTT window.
Helps instantly see:
• whether signals are allowed;
• how much time remains in the trading window?
Color and opacity are adjustable.
1.12 Upper Zone (toward PDH) – Tracks the protected area towards PDH.
Updates dynamically with new highs.
1.13 Lower Zone (toward PDL) – Tracks the zone toward PDL.
Updates dynamically with new lows.
1.14 Show Labels – Displays reference labels (A, B, C, Trigger Up, Trigger Down).
Label size is customizable.
1.15 Add Price – Adds the exact price value to each label.
1.16 Change Color after Sweep PDH or PDL – After PDH or PDL is broken, the indicator automatically recolors lines and labels to visually confirm the sweep.
1.17 Show SHORT Label – Displays the SHORT entry label when all conditions for a bearish signal are met.
Style parameters are set in the previous blocks.
1.18 Alert on Bearish Trigger Down – Triggers an alert when the price activates the bearish trigger.
1.19 Show LONG Label – Displays the LONG entry label when bullish conditions are met.
Style parameters are set in the previous blocks.
1.20 Alert on Bullish Trigger Up – Triggers an alert when the price activates the bullish trigger.
1.21 Alerts Active Time – Defines a custom time interval during which trigger signals are allowed.
Even if price touches a trigger level,
❗ signals will NOT be generated outside this allowed time.
Useful for:
• avoiding Asian session signals;
• reducing noise in low-liquidity periods.
1.22 Labels and Alerts Display Mode
Two settings modes:
• On Trigger (Instant Mode) – Signals appear immediately when price touches the trigger.
• On Candle Close (Conservative Mode) – Signals form only after the candle closes beyond the trigger level.
A more conservative option.
1.23 Delay LHD Signal Until MA Ribbon Confirms Direction – If enabled, LHD signals will NOT fire until the MA Ribbon produces a matching directional signal.
Logic:
• Price hits the trigger → LHD conditions become “armed”;
• The indicator waits;
• When MA Ribbon confirms trend direction (Long/Short);
• The final LHD label + alert is generated.
This ensures LHD trades are filtered and aligned with MA-based trend confirmation.
⚠ Works only when the MA Ribbon module is active.
Event High/Mid/LowEvent High/Mid/Low - Data Release Level Tracker
Automatically track and visualize high, low, and mid levels from major data events like FOMC announcements, CPI releases, NFP reports, and other market-moving data releases.
KEY FEATURES:
- Customizable event input - Add unlimited events using a simple text format
- Flexible time periods - Set custom duration for each event (15min, 30min, 60min, etc.)
- Visual clarity - Color-coded lines and optional background cloud between high/low
- Clean labels - Minimalist text labels without background boxes
- Fully customizable - Toggle lines, labels, and clouds on/off independently
HOW TO USE:
1. Add the indicator to your chart
2. Open settings and edit the "Event Dates" text area
3. Enter one event per line in this format: YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM Minutes Label
Example: 2025-01-29 14:00 30 Jan FOMC
Example: 2025-02-12 08:30 30 Feb CPI
4. The indicator will automatically capture and display the high, low, and mid levels
WHAT IT DISPLAYS:
- High line (teal) - Highest price during the event period
- Low line (pink) - Lowest price during the event period
- Mid line (yellow, dotted) - Midpoint between high and low
- Background cloud (optional) - Shaded area between high and low
- Event window highlighting - Orange background during active events
PERFECT FOR:
- Tracking key support/resistance levels from economic releases
- Planning entries/exits around FOMC, CPI, NFP, and other data
- Analyzing how price reacts to major announcements
- Identifying post-event trading ranges
SUPPORTED EVENTS:
Works with any scheduled economic release - FOMC, CPI, PPI, NFP, Retail Sales, GDP, and more. Simply input the date, time, duration, and a custom label.
IMPORTANT LIMITATIONS:
- Chart timeframe must be EQUAL TO OR SMALLER than event duration
- For 30-minute events: Use 30min, 15min, 5min, 1min charts (NOT 1H, 4H, Daily)
- For 60-minute events: Use 60min, 30min, 15min, 5min, 1min charts
- For 15-minute events: Use 15min, 5min, 1min charts
- If your chart timeframe is larger than the event duration, the indicator may not capture accurate high/low values
- Recommended: Use 5-minute or 1-minute charts for maximum accuracy on all event durations
NOTES:
- All times are in EST/EDT (America/New_York timezone)
- Comments starting with # are ignored, making it easy to organize and annotate your event list
- The indicator processes events only after the specified duration has elapsed
chanlun缠论 - 笔与中枢Overview
The Chanlun (缠论) Strokes & Central Zones indicator is an advanced technical analysis tool based on Chinese Chan Theory (Chanlun Theory). It automatically identifies market structure through "strokes" (笔) and "central hubs" (中枢), providing traders with a systematic framework for understanding price movements, trend structure, and potential reversal zones.
Theoretical Foundation
Chan Theory is a sophisticated price action methodology that breaks down market movements into hierarchical structures:
Local Extremes: Swing highs and lows identified through lookback periods
Strokes (笔): Valid price movements between opposite extremes that meet specific criteria
Central Hubs (中枢): Consolidation zones formed by overlapping strokes, representing key support/resistance areas
Key Components
1. Local Extreme Detection
Identifies swing highs and lows using a configurable lookback period (default: 5 bars)
Only considers extremes within the specified calculation range
Forms the foundation for stroke construction
2. Stroke (笔) Identification
The indicator applies a multi-stage filtering process to identify valid strokes:
Stage 1 - Extreme Consolidation:
Merges consecutive extremes of the same type (high or low)
Keeps only the most extreme value (highest high or lowest low)
Stage 2 - Stroke Validation:
Ensures minimum bar gap between strokes (default: 4 bars)
Alternative validation: 2+ bars with >1% price change
Eliminates noise and insignificant price movements
Color Coding:
White Lines: Regular up/down strokes
Yellow Lines: Strokes that form part of a central hub
Customizable width and colors for different stroke types
3. Central Hub (中枢) Formation
A central hub forms when at least 3 consecutive strokes have overlapping price ranges:
Formation Rules:
Stroke 1:
Stroke 2:
Stroke 3:
Hub Upper = MIN(High1, High2, High3)
Hub Lower = MAX(Low1, Low2, Low3)
Valid if: Hub Upper > Hub Lower
Hub Extension:
Subsequent strokes that overlap with the hub extend it
Hub ends when a stroke no longer overlaps
Creates rectangular zones on the chart
Visual Representation:
Green rectangular boxes: Mark the time and price range of each central hub
Dashed extension lines: Show the latest hub boundaries extending to the right
Price labels on axis: Display exact hub upper and lower boundary values
4. Extreme Point Markers (Optional)
Red markers for tops (▼)
Green markers for bottoms (▲)
Marks every validated stroke extreme point
Useful for detailed structure analysis
5. Information Table (Optional)
Displays real-time statistics:
Symbol name
Current timeframe
Lookback period setting
Minimum gap setting
Total stroke count
Parameter Settings
Performance Settings
Max Bars to Calculate (3600): Limits historical calculation to improve performance
Local Extreme Lookback Period (5): Bars used to identify swing highs/lows
Min Gap Bars (4): Minimum bars required between valid strokes
Display Settings
Show Strokes: Toggle stroke line visibility
Show Central Hub: Toggle hub box visibility
Show Hub Extension Lines: Toggle dashed boundary lines
Show Extreme Point Marks: Toggle top/bottom markers
Show Info Table: Toggle statistics table
Color Settings
Full customization of:
Up/down stroke colors and widths
Hub stroke colors and widths
Hub border and background colors
Extension line colors
Trading Applications
Trend Structure Analysis
Uptrend: Series of higher highs and higher lows connected by strokes
Downtrend: Series of lower highs and lower lows connected by strokes
Consolidation: Formation of central hubs indicating range-bound movement
Support and Resistance Identification
Central Hub Zones: Act as strong support/resistance areas
Hub Upper Boundary: Resistance level in consolidation, support after breakout
Hub Lower Boundary: Support level in consolidation, resistance after breakdown
Price tends to react at these levels due to market structure memory
Breakout Trading
Bullish Breakout: Price closes above hub upper boundary
Previous resistance becomes support
Entry on retest of upper boundary
Stop loss below hub zone
Bearish Breakdown: Price closes below hub lower boundary
Previous support becomes resistance
Entry on retest of lower boundary
Stop loss above hub zone
Reversal Detection
Hub Formation After Trend: Signals potential trend exhaustion
Multiple Hub Levels: Create probability zones for reversals
Stroke Count: Excessive strokes within hub suggest weakening momentum
Position Management
Use hub boundaries for stop loss placement
Scale out positions at hub edges
Re-enter on retests of broken hub levels
Interpretation Guide
Strong Trending Market
Long, clear strokes with minimal overlap
Few or no central hubs forming
Strokes consistently in same direction
Wide spacing between extremes
Consolidating Market
Multiple central hubs forming
Short, overlapping strokes
Yellow hub strokes dominate the chart
Narrow price range
Trend Transition
Hub formation after extended trend
Stroke direction changes frequently
Hub boundaries being tested repeatedly
Potential reversal zone
Advanced Usage Techniques
Multi-Timeframe Analysis
Higher Timeframe: Identify major hub zones for overall market structure
Lower Timeframe: Find precise entry points within larger structure
Alignment: Trade when lower timeframe strokes align with higher timeframe hub breaks
Hub Quality Assessment
Wide Hubs: Strong consolidation, higher probability support/resistance
Narrow Hubs: Weak consolidation, may break easily
Extended Hubs: More strokes = stronger zone
Isolated Hubs: Single hub = potential pivot point
Stroke Analysis
Stroke Length: Longer strokes = stronger momentum
Stroke Speed: Fewer bars per stroke = explosive moves
Stroke Clustering: Many short strokes = indecision
Best Practices
Parameter Optimization
Adjust lookback period based on timeframe and volatility
Lower periods (3-4): More strokes, more noise, faster signals
Higher periods (7-10): Fewer strokes, cleaner structure, slower signals
Confirmation Strategy
Don't trade on strokes alone
Combine with volume analysis
Use candlestick patterns at hub boundaries
Wait for breakout confirmation
Risk Management
Always place stops outside hub zones
Use hub width to size positions (wider hub = smaller position)
Exit if price re-enters broken hub from wrong direction
Avoid Common Pitfalls
Don't trade within central hubs (range-bound, unpredictable)
Don't ignore higher timeframe hub structures
Don't chase strokes after they've extended far from hub
Don't trust single-stroke hubs (need 3+ strokes for validity)
Performance Considerations
Max Bars Limit: Set to 3600 to balance detail with performance
Safe Distance Calculation: Only draws objects within 2000 bars of current price
Object Cleanup: Automatically removes old drawing objects to prevent memory issues
Efficient Arrays: Uses indexed arrays for fast lookup and processing
Ideal Market Conditions
Best Performance:
Liquid markets with clear structure (major forex pairs, indices, large-cap stocks)
Trending markets with periodic consolidations
Medium to high volatility for clear stroke formation
Less Effective:
Extremely choppy, directionless markets
Very low timeframes (< 5 minutes) with excessive noise
Illiquid instruments with erratic price action
Integration with Other Indicators
Complementary Tools:
Volume Profile: Confirm hub significance with volume nodes
Moving Averages: Use for trend bias within stroke structure
RSI/MACD: Momentum confirmation at hub boundaries
Fibonacci Retracements: Hub levels often align with Fib levels
Advantages
✓ Objective Structure: Removes subjectivity from market structure analysis
✓ Visual Clarity: Color-coded strokes and clear hub zones
✓ Multi-Timeframe Applicable: Works on all timeframes from minutes to months
✓ Complete Framework: Provides entry, exit, and risk management levels
✓ Theoretical Foundation: Based on proven Chan Theory methodology
✓ Customizable: Extensive parameter and visual customization options
Limitations
⚠ Learning Curve: Requires understanding of Chan Theory principles
⚠ Lag Factor: Strokes confirm after price movements complete
⚠ Parameter Sensitivity: Different settings produce significantly different results
⚠ Choppy Market Struggles: Can generate excessive hubs in range-bound conditions
⚠ Computation Intensive: May slow down on lower-end systems with max bars setting
Optimization Tips
Timeframe Selection
Scalping: 5-15 minute charts, lookback period 3-4
Day Trading: 15-60 minute charts, lookback period 4-5
Swing Trading: 4-hour to daily charts, lookback period 5-7
Position Trading: Daily to weekly charts, lookback period 7-10
Volatility Adjustment
High volatility: Increase minimum gap bars to reduce noise
Low volatility: Decrease lookback period to capture smaller moves
Visual Optimization
Use contrasting colors for different market conditions
Adjust line widths based on chart resolution
Toggle markers off for cleaner appearance once familiar with structure
Quick Start Guide
For Beginners:
Start with default settings (5 lookback, 4 min gap)
Enable "Show Info Table" to track stroke count
Focus on identifying clear hub formations
Practice waiting for price to break hub boundaries before trading
For Advanced Users:
Optimize lookback and gap parameters for your instrument
Use hub strokes (yellow) to identify key consolidation zones
Combine with multiple timeframes for confirmation
Develop entry rules based on hub breakout/retest patterns
This indicator provides a complete structural framework for understanding market behavior through the lens of Chan Theory, offering traders a systematic approach to identifying high-probability trading opportunities.
Algorithm Predator - ML-liteAlgorithm Predator - ML-lite
This indicator combines four specialized trading agents with an adaptive multi-armed bandit selection system to identify high-probability trade setups. It is designed for swing and intraday traders who want systematic signal generation based on institutional order flow patterns , momentum exhaustion , liquidity dynamics , and statistical mean reversion .
Core Architecture
Why These Components Are Combined:
The script addresses a fundamental challenge in algorithmic trading: no single detection method works consistently across all market conditions. By deploying four independent agents and using reinforcement learning algorithms to select or blend their outputs, the system adapts to changing market regimes without manual intervention.
The Four Trading Agents
1. Spoofing Detector Agent 🎭
Detects iceberg orders through persistent volume at similar price levels over 5 bars
Identifies spoofing patterns via asymmetric wick analysis (wicks exceeding 60% of bar range with volume >1.8× average)
Monitors order clustering using simplified Hawkes process intensity tracking (exponential decay model)
Signal Logic: Contrarian—fades false breakouts caused by institutional manipulation
Best Markets: Consolidations, institutional trading windows, low-liquidity hours
2. Exhaustion Detector Agent ⚡
Calculates RSI divergence between price movement and momentum indicator over 5-bar window
Detects VWAP exhaustion (price at 2σ bands with declining volume)
Uses VPIN reversals (volume-based toxic flow dissipation) to identify momentum failure
Signal Logic: Counter-trend—enters when momentum extreme shows weakness
Best Markets: Trending markets reaching climax points, over-extended moves
3. Liquidity Void Detector Agent 💧
Measures Bollinger Band squeeze (width <60% of 50-period average)
Identifies stop hunts via 20-bar high/low penetration with immediate reversal and volume spike
Detects hidden liquidity absorption (volume >2× average with range <0.3× ATR)
Signal Logic: Breakout anticipation—enters after liquidity grab but before main move
Best Markets: Range-bound pre-breakout, volatility compression zones
4. Mean Reversion Agent 📊
Calculates price z-scores relative to 50-period SMA and standard deviation (triggers at ±2σ)
Implements Ornstein-Uhlenbeck process scoring (mean-reverting stochastic model)
Uses entropy analysis to detect algorithmic trading patterns (low entropy <0.25 = high predictability)
Signal Logic: Statistical reversion—enters when price deviates significantly from statistical equilibrium
Best Markets: Range-bound, low-volatility, algorithmically-dominated instruments
Adaptive Selection: Multi-Armed Bandit System
The script implements four reinforcement learning algorithms to dynamically select or blend agents based on performance:
Thompson Sampling (Default - Recommended):
Uses Bayesian inference with beta distributions (tracks alpha/beta parameters per agent)
Balances exploration (trying underused agents) vs. exploitation (using proven winners)
Each agent's win/loss history informs its selection probability
Lite Approximation: Uses pseudo-random sampling from price/volume noise instead of true random number generation
UCB1 (Upper Confidence Bound):
Calculates confidence intervals using: average_reward + sqrt(2 × ln(total_pulls) / agent_pulls)
Deterministic algorithm favoring agents with high uncertainty (potential upside)
More conservative than Thompson Sampling
Epsilon-Greedy:
Exploits best-performing agent (1-ε)% of the time
Explores randomly ε% of the time (default 10%, configurable 1-50%)
Simple, transparent, easily tuned via epsilon parameter
Gradient Bandit:
Uses softmax probability distribution over agent preference weights
Updates weights via gradient ascent based on rewards
Best for Blend mode where all agents contribute
Selection Modes:
Switch Mode: Uses only the selected agent's signal (clean, decisive)
Blend Mode: Combines all agents using exponentially weighted confidence scores controlled by temperature parameter (smooth, diversified)
Lock Agent Feature:
Optional manual override to force one specific agent
Useful after identifying which agent dominates your specific instrument
Only applies in Switch mode
Four choices: Spoofing Detector, Exhaustion Detector, Liquidity Void, Mean Reversion
Memory System
Dual-Layer Architecture:
Short-Term Memory: Stores last 20 trade outcomes per agent (configurable 10-50)
Long-Term Memory: Stores episode averages when short-term reaches transfer threshold (configurable 5-20 bars)
Memory Boost Mechanism: Recent performance modulates agent scores by up to ±20%
Episode Transfer: When an agent accumulates sufficient results, averages are condensed into long-term storage
Persistence: Manual restoration of learned parameters via input fields (alpha, beta, weights, microstructure thresholds)
How Memory Works:
Agent generates signal → outcome tracked after 8 bars (performance horizon)
Result stored in short-term memory (win = 1.0, loss = 0.0)
Short-term average influences agent's future scores (positive feedback loop)
After threshold met (default 10 results), episode averaged into long-term storage
Long-term patterns (weighted 30%) + short-term patterns (weighted 70%) = total memory boost
Market Microstructure Analysis
These advanced metrics quantify institutional order flow dynamics:
Order Flow Toxicity (Simplified VPIN):
Measures buy/sell volume imbalance over 20 bars: |buy_vol - sell_vol| / (buy_vol + sell_vol)
Detects informed trading activity (institutional players with non-public information)
Values >0.4 indicate "toxic flow" (informed traders active)
Lite Approximation: Uses simple open/close heuristic instead of tick-by-tick trade classification
Price Impact Analysis (Simplified Kyle's Lambda):
Measures market impact efficiency: |price_change_10| / sqrt(volume_sum_10)
Low values = large orders with minimal price impact ( stealth accumulation )
High values = retail-dominated moves with high slippage
Lite Approximation: Uses simplified denominator instead of regression-based signed order flow
Market Randomness (Entropy Analysis):
Counts unique price changes over 20 bars / 20
Measures market predictability
High entropy (>0.6) = human-driven, chaotic price action
Low entropy (<0.25) = algorithmic trading dominance (predictable patterns)
Lite Approximation: Simple ratio instead of true Shannon entropy H(X) = -Σ p(x)·log₂(p(x))
Order Clustering (Simplified Hawkes Process):
Tracks self-exciting event intensity (coordinated order activity)
Decays at 0.9× per bar, spikes +1.0 when volume >1.5× average
High intensity (>0.7) indicates clustering (potential spoofing/accumulation)
Lite Approximation: Simple exponential decay instead of full λ(t) = μ + Σ α·exp(-β(t-tᵢ)) with MLE
Signal Generation Process
Multi-Stage Validation:
Stage 1: Agent Scoring
Each agent calculates internal score based on its detection criteria
Scores must exceed agent-specific threshold (adjusted by sensitivity multiplier)
Agent outputs: Signal direction (+1/-1/0) and Confidence level (0.0-1.0)
Stage 2: Memory Boost
Agent scores multiplied by memory boost factor (0.8-1.2 based on recent performance)
Successful agents get amplified, failing agents get dampened
Stage 3: Bandit Selection/Blending
If Adaptive Mode ON:
Switch: Bandit selects single best agent, uses only its signal
Blend: All agents combined using softmax-weighted confidence scores
If Adaptive Mode OFF:
Traditional consensus voting with confidence-squared weighting
Signal fires when consensus exceeds threshold (default 70%)
Stage 4: Confirmation Filter
Raw signal must repeat for consecutive bars (default 3, configurable 2-4)
Minimum confidence threshold: 0.25 (25%) enforced regardless of mode
Trend alignment check: Long signals require trend_score ≥ -2, Short signals require trend_score ≤ 2
Stage 5: Cooldown Enforcement
Minimum bars between signals (default 10, configurable 5-15)
Prevents over-trading during choppy conditions
Stage 6: Performance Tracking
After 8 bars (performance horizon), signal outcome evaluated
Win = price moved in signal direction, Loss = price moved against
Results fed back into memory and bandit statistics
Trading Modes (Presets)
Pre-configured parameter sets:
Conservative: 85% consensus, 4 confirmations, 15-bar cooldown
Expected: 60-70% win rate, 3-8 signals/week
Best for: Swing trading, capital preservation, beginners
Balanced: 70% consensus, 3 confirmations, 10-bar cooldown
Expected: 55-65% win rate, 8-15 signals/week
Best for: Day trading, most traders, general use
Aggressive: 60% consensus, 2 confirmations, 5-bar cooldown
Expected: 50-58% win rate, 15-30 signals/week
Best for: Scalping, high-frequency trading, active management
Elite: 75% consensus, 3 confirmations, 12-bar cooldown
Expected: 58-68% win rate, 5-12 signals/week
Best for: Selective trading, high-conviction setups
Adaptive: 65% consensus, 2 confirmations, 8-bar cooldown
Expected: Varies based on learning
Best for: Experienced users leveraging bandit system
How to Use
1. Initial Setup (5 Minutes):
Select Trading Mode matching your style (start with Balanced)
Enable Adaptive Learning (recommended for automatic agent selection)
Choose Thompson Sampling algorithm (best all-around performance)
Keep Microstructure Metrics enabled for liquid instruments (>100k daily volume)
2. Agent Tuning (Optional):
Adjust Agent Sensitivity multipliers (0.5-2.0):
<0.8 = Highly selective (fewer signals, higher quality)
0.9-1.2 = Balanced (recommended starting point)
1.3 = Aggressive (more signals, lower individual quality)
Monitor dashboard for 20-30 signals to identify dominant agent
If one agent consistently outperforms, consider using Lock Agent feature
3. Bandit Configuration (Advanced):
Blend Temperature (0.1-2.0):
0.3 = Sharp decisions (best agent dominates)
0.5 = Balanced (default)
1.0+ = Smooth (equal weighting, democratic)
Memory Decay (0.8-0.99):
0.90 = Fast adaptation (volatile markets)
0.95 = Balanced (most instruments)
0.97+ = Long memory (stable trends)
4. Signal Interpretation:
Green triangle (▲): Long signal confirmed
Red triangle (▼): Short signal confirmed
Dashboard shows:
Active agent (highlighted row with ► marker)
Win rate per agent (green >60%, yellow 40-60%, red <40%)
Confidence bars (█████ = maximum confidence)
Memory size (short-term buffer count)
Colored zones display:
Entry level (current close)
Stop-loss (1.5× ATR)
Take-profit 1 (2.0× ATR)
Take-profit 2 (3.5× ATR)
5. Risk Management:
Never risk >1-2% per signal (use ATR-based stops)
Signals are entry triggers, not complete strategies
Combine with your own market context analysis
Consider fundamental catalysts and news events
Use "Confirming" status to prepare entries (not to enter early)
6. Memory Persistence (Optional):
After 50-100 trades, check Memory Export Panel
Record displayed alpha/beta/weight values for each agent
Record VPIN and Kyle threshold values
Enable "Restore From Memory" and input saved values to continue learning
Useful when switching timeframes or restarting indicator
Visual Components
On-Chart Elements:
Spectral Layers: EMA8 ± 0.5 ATR bands (dynamic support/resistance, colored by trend)
Energy Radiance: Multi-layer glow boxes at signal points (intensity scales with confidence, configurable 1-5 layers)
Probability Cones: Projected price paths with uncertainty wedges (15-bar projection, width = confidence × ATR)
Connection Lines: Links sequential signals (solid = same direction continuation, dotted = reversal)
Kill Zones: Risk/reward boxes showing entry, stop-loss, and dual take-profit targets
Signal Markers: Triangle up/down at validated entry points
Dashboard (Configurable Position & Size):
Regime Indicator: 4-level trend classification (Strong Bull/Bear, Weak Bull/Bear)
Mode Status: Shows active system (Adaptive Blend, Locked Agent, or Consensus)
Agent Performance Table: Real-time win%, confidence, and memory stats
Order Flow Metrics: Toxicity and impact indicators (when microstructure enabled)
Signal Status: Current state (Long/Short/Confirming/Waiting) with confirmation progress
Memory Panel (Configurable Position & Size):
Live Parameter Export: Alpha, beta, and weight values per agent
Adaptive Thresholds: Current VPIN sensitivity and Kyle threshold
Save Reminder: Visual indicator if parameters should be recorded
What Makes This Original
This script's originality lies in three key innovations:
1. Genuine Meta-Learning Framework:
Unlike traditional indicator mashups that simply display multiple signals, this implements authentic reinforcement learning (multi-armed bandits) to learn which detection method works best in current conditions. The Thompson Sampling implementation with beta distribution tracking (alpha for successes, beta for failures) is statistically rigorous and adapts continuously. This is not post-hoc optimization—it's real-time learning.
2. Episodic Memory Architecture with Transfer Learning:
The dual-layer memory system mimics human learning patterns:
Short-term memory captures recent performance (recency bias)
Long-term memory preserves historical patterns (experience)
Automatic transfer mechanism consolidates knowledge
Memory boost creates positive feedback loops (successful strategies become stronger)
This architecture allows the system to adapt without retraining , unlike static ML models that require batch updates.
3. Institutional Microstructure Integration:
Combines retail-focused technical analysis (RSI, Bollinger Bands, VWAP) with institutional-grade microstructure metrics (VPIN, Kyle's Lambda, Hawkes processes) typically found in academic finance literature and professional trading systems, not standard retail platforms. While simplified for Pine Script constraints, these metrics provide insight into informed vs. uninformed trading , a dimension entirely absent from traditional technical analysis.
Mashup Justification:
The four agents are combined specifically for risk diversification across failure modes:
Spoofing Detector: Prevents false breakout losses from manipulation
Exhaustion Detector: Prevents chasing extended trends into reversals
Liquidity Void: Exploits volatility compression (different regime than trending)
Mean Reversion: Provides mathematical anchoring when patterns fail
The bandit system ensures the optimal tool is automatically selected for each market situation, rather than requiring manual interpretation of conflicting signals.
Why "ML-lite"? Simplifications and Approximations
This is the "lite" version due to necessary simplifications for Pine Script execution:
1. Simplified VPIN Calculation:
Academic Implementation: True VPIN uses volume bucketing (fixed-volume bars) and tick-by-tick buy/sell classification via Lee-Ready algorithm or exchange-provided trade direction flags
This Implementation: 20-bar rolling window with simple open/close heuristic (close > open = buy volume)
Impact: May misclassify volume during ranging/choppy markets; works best in directional moves
2. Pseudo-Random Sampling:
Academic Implementation: Thompson Sampling requires true random number generation from beta distributions using inverse transform sampling or acceptance-rejection methods
This Implementation: Deterministic pseudo-randomness derived from price and volume decimal digits: (close × 100 - floor(close × 100)) + (volume % 100) / 100
Impact: Not cryptographically random; may have subtle biases in specific price ranges; provides sufficient variation for agent selection
3. Hawkes Process Approximation:
Academic Implementation: Full Hawkes process uses maximum likelihood estimation with exponential kernels: λ(t) = μ + Σ α·exp(-β(t-tᵢ)) fitted via iterative optimization
This Implementation: Simple exponential decay (0.9 multiplier) with binary event triggers (volume spike = event)
Impact: Captures self-exciting property but lacks parameter optimization; fixed decay rate may not suit all instruments
4. Kyle's Lambda Simplification:
Academic Implementation: Estimated via regression of price impact on signed order flow over multiple time intervals: Δp = λ × Δv + ε
This Implementation: Simplified ratio: price_change / sqrt(volume_sum) without proper signed order flow or regression
Impact: Provides directional indicator of impact but not true market depth measurement; no statistical confidence intervals
5. Entropy Calculation:
Academic Implementation: True Shannon entropy requires probability distribution: H(X) = -Σ p(x)·log₂(p(x)) where p(x) is probability of each price change magnitude
This Implementation: Simple ratio of unique price changes to total observations (variety measure)
Impact: Measures diversity but not true information entropy with probability weighting; less sensitive to distribution shape
6. Memory System Constraints:
Full ML Implementation: Neural networks with backpropagation, experience replay buffers (storing state-action-reward tuples), gradient descent optimization, and eligibility traces
This Implementation: Fixed-size array queues with simple averaging; no gradient-based learning, no state representation beyond raw scores
Impact: Cannot learn complex non-linear patterns; limited to linear performance tracking
7. Limited Feature Engineering:
Advanced Implementation: Dozens of engineered features, polynomial interactions (x², x³), dimensionality reduction (PCA, autoencoders), feature selection algorithms
This Implementation: Raw agent scores and basic market metrics (RSI, ATR, volume ratio); minimal transformation
Impact: May miss subtle cross-feature interactions; relies on agent-level intelligence rather than feature combinations
8. Single-Instrument Data:
Full Implementation: Multi-asset correlation analysis (sector ETFs, currency pairs, volatility indices like VIX), lead-lag relationships, risk-on/risk-off regimes
This Implementation: Only OHLCV data from displayed instrument
Impact: Cannot incorporate broader market context; vulnerable to correlated moves across assets
9. Fixed Performance Horizon:
Full Implementation: Adaptive horizon based on trade duration, volatility regime, or profit target achievement
This Implementation: Fixed 8-bar evaluation window
Impact: May evaluate too early in slow markets or too late in fast markets; one-size-fits-all approach
Performance Impact Summary:
These simplifications make the script:
✅ Faster: Executes in milliseconds vs. seconds (or minutes) for full academic implementations
✅ More Accessible: Runs on any TradingView plan without external data feeds, APIs, or compute servers
✅ More Transparent: All calculations visible in Pine Script (no black-box compiled models)
✅ Lower Resource Usage: <500 bars lookback, minimal memory footprint
⚠️ Less Precise: Approximations may reduce statistical edge by 5-15% vs. academic implementations
⚠️ Limited Scope: Cannot capture tick-level dynamics, multi-order-book interactions, or cross-asset flows
⚠️ Fixed Parameters: Some thresholds hardcoded rather than dynamically optimized
When to Upgrade to Full Implementation:
Consider professional Python/C++ versions with institutional data feeds if:
Trading with >$100K capital where precision differences materially impact returns
Operating in microsecond-competitive environments (HFT, market making)
Requiring regulatory-grade audit trails and reproducibility
Backtesting with tick-level precision for strategy validation
Need true real-time adaptation with neural network-based learning
For retail swing/day trading and position management, these approximations provide sufficient signal quality while maintaining usability, transparency, and accessibility. The core logic—multi-agent detection with adaptive selection—remains intact.
Technical Notes
All calculations use standard Pine Script built-in functions ( ta.ema, ta.atr, ta.rsi, ta.bb, ta.sma, ta.stdev, ta.vwap )
VPIN and Kyle's Lambda use simplified formulas optimized for OHLCV data (see "Lite" section above)
Thompson Sampling uses pseudo-random noise from price/volume decimal digits for beta distribution sampling
No repainting: All calculations use confirmed bar data (no forward-looking)
Maximum lookback: 500 bars (set via max_bars_back parameter)
Performance evaluation: 8-bar forward-looking window for reward calculation (clearly disclosed)
Confidence threshold: Minimum 0.25 (25%) enforced on all signals
Memory arrays: Dynamic sizing with FIFO queue management
Limitations and Disclaimers
Not Predictive: This indicator identifies patterns in historical data. It cannot predict future price movements with certainty.
Requires Human Judgment: Signals are entry triggers, not complete trading strategies. Must be confirmed with your own analysis, risk management rules, and market context.
Learning Period Required: The adaptive system requires 50-100 bars minimum to build statistically meaningful performance data for bandit algorithms.
Overfitting Risk: Restoring memory parameters from one market regime to a drastically different regime (e.g., low volatility to high volatility) may cause poor initial performance until system re-adapts.
Approximation Limitations: Simplified calculations (see "Lite" section) may underperform academic implementations by 5-15% in highly efficient markets.
No Guarantee of Profit: Past performance, whether backtested or live-traded, does not guarantee future performance. All trading involves risk of loss.
Forward-Looking Bias: Performance evaluation uses 8-bar forward window—this creates slight look-ahead for learning (though not for signals). Real-time performance may differ from indicator's internal statistics.
Single-Instrument Limitation: Does not account for correlations with related assets or broader market regime changes.
Recommended Settings
Timeframe: 15-minute to 4-hour charts (sufficient volatility for ATR-based stops; adequate bar volume for learning)
Assets: Liquid instruments with >100k daily volume (forex majors, large-cap stocks, BTC/ETH, major indices)
Not Recommended: Illiquid small-caps, penny stocks, low-volume altcoins (microstructure metrics unreliable)
Complementary Tools: Volume profile, order book depth, market breadth indicators, fundamental catalysts
Position Sizing: Risk no more than 1-2% of capital per signal using ATR-based stop-loss
Signal Filtering: Consider external confluence (support/resistance, trendlines, round numbers, session opens)
Start With: Balanced mode, Thompson Sampling, Blend mode, default agent sensitivities (1.0)
After 30+ Signals: Review agent win rates, consider increasing sensitivity of top performers or locking to dominant agent
Alert Configuration
The script includes built-in alert conditions:
Long Signal: Fires when validated long entry confirmed
Short Signal: Fires when validated short entry confirmed
Alerts fire once per bar (after confirmation requirements met)
Set alert to "Once Per Bar Close" for reliability
Taking you to school. — Dskyz, Trade with insight. Trade with anticipation.
Trend Pulse Algo (LTM)Trend Pulse Algo LTM Indicator Description
Overview
Trend Pulse Algo LTM is an advanced multi layer technical indicator designed for TradingView that combines moving average MA crossovers confirmation signals pivot based structure analysis imbalance zone detection and overextension warnings to identify potential trend shifts continuations and reversal points. It aims to provide traders with reliable entry and exit signals in trending markets while highlighting areas of market inefficiency imbalances and overextended price moves that could signal exhaustion.
This indicator operates on a pulse concept where it detects rhythmic shifts in market momentum through layered MAs a quick MA for short term sensitivity a mid MA for intermediate confirmation and a long MA as a baseline trend filter. Signals are generated based on alignments and crosses between these MAs but with added layers of confirmation to reduce false positives such as requiring consecutive bars above below the long MA and breaks of prior pivot highs lows. It incorporates higher timeframe HTF analysis for imbalance zones to capture broader market context making it suitable for swing trading trend following or scalping on lower timeframes when combined with the overextension detector.
Unlike simple MA crossover systems for example standard dual EMA strategies this algo uses adaptive MA types based on timeframe pivot deviation for structural breaks and a tally based confirmation to filter noise. Imbalance zones identify fair value gaps or inefficiencies between candle bodies and wicks where price may retrace to fill. Overextension is calculated relative to the mid MA using a rolling mean absolute deviation MAD ratio highlighting potential tops bottoms in strong trends. The result is a visually clean or detailed based on mode overlay that colors bars backgrounds plots labels for signals and pivots and draws zones to guide decision making.
How It Works
MA Layers and Signal Generation
Three MAs quick mid long are computed using either SMA or EMA selected dynamically based on the charts timeframe for optimal responsiveness for example EMA on lower TFs for faster signals.
Early Signals A crossover of the quick MA above the mid MA while above the long MA triggers a Possible Bull label indicating early momentum shifts. A crossunder below triggers Possible Bear.
Confirmed Signals Bullish confirmation requires a set number of bars closing above the long MA plus alignment quick greater than mid and a break above the prior pivot high. Bearish requires bars below the long MA and a break below the prior pivot low. This uses a counter mechanism to ensure persistence reducing whipsaws. Breaks are detected via crossovers under of close versus prior highs lows.
State persistence tracks the current regime bull bear warn early coloring the chart accordingly until a new signal overrides it.
Pivot Detection and Structure
Pivots are identified by scanning for highs lows separated by a minimum bar depth with a percentage deviation threshold to confirm validity. This follows a zigzag like approach but with deviation filtering for robustness.
Labels like HH Higher High HL Higher Low LH Lower High LL Lower Low highlight market structure helping identify trends for example HH HL for uptrends or breakdowns. These are used internally to validate signal breaks.
Imbalance Zones
Zones detect imbalances or gaps between candle bodies and prior highs lows where unfilled inefficiencies attract price.
For bullish zones If open greater than close and high minus low two less than zero a zone is drawn from calculated top bottom limits. Bearish similarly for close greater than open.
Supports current TF HTF or both. Zones extend rightward until filled price touches the opposite side or mid line if enabled then either delete or shorten based on settings. Mid lines can act as fill triggers for partial closures.
HTF data is fetched via security for broader context resetting on new HTF bars.
Overextension Indicator
Measures price deviation from the mid MA relative to a rolling average RMA of relative deviations over a length.
Multipliers define tiers mild for example two times avg deviation moderate three times extreme four times. Circles plot above below bars in bull bear states when thresholds are exceeded signaling potential reversals for example red for extreme tops in uptrends. This is akin to a Bollinger Band squeeze expansion but normalized to MA distance for trend specific warnings.
Chart Coloring and Visuals
Background or candle coloring reflects the state green for bull red for bear orange for warn blue for early.
Modes control clutter Clean hides MAs zones pivots Balanced shows essentials Detailed includes all.
How to Use It
Setup Add to your chart via TradingViews indicator search. Adjust inputs based on asset timeframe for example shorter MA periods for volatile cryptos longer for stocks.
Trading Strategy Ideas
Trend Following Enter long on Confirmed Bull labels exit on Confirmed Bear or extreme overextension circles. Use imbalance zones as support resistance for stops targets for example buy dips to unfilled bullish zones.
Reversal Scalping Watch for Possible Bull Bear near pivot labels for example HL LL and overextension in the opposite direction. Confirm with zone fills.
Multi TF Analysis Set HTF to D for daily context on hourly charts zones from HTF often act as magnets.
Risk Management Place stops below prior lows in bulls or above highs in bears. Target zone edges or MA crosses. Avoid trading against strong states without confirmation.
Alerts Set up via TradingView for Early Up Down or Up Down Confirm to notify on signal edges.
Limitations Best in trending markets may lag in ranges. Test on historical data no indicator is foolproof combine with volume price action.
Detailed Input Settings
Below is a comprehensive breakdown of all user adjustable inputs from the settings panel grouped as in the script. Each explains what it controls its effect on the indicators logic and usage tips. Defaults are provided for reference.
Chart Mode
Chart Mode default Detailed Mode options Clean Mode Balanced Mode Detailed Mode
Controls visual detail level. Clean Mode hides MAs imbalance zones and pivots for a minimal overlay focused on signals and coloring. Balanced Mode shows MAs and signals but omits zones pivots. Detailed Mode displays everything for in depth analysis. Use Clean for live trading to reduce clutter Detailed for backtesting structure review.
Display Settings
Color Style default Candles options Background Candles
Determines how states bull bear warn early are visualized. Background colors the chart area for example green shading for bull. Candles colors bar bodies wicks directly. Background is subtler for multi indicator setups Candles emphasizes signals on naked charts.
Imbalance Zone HTF Config
Higher TF Period default D
Sets the higher timeframe for imbalance detection for example D for daily four H for four hour. This fetches broader data to identify significant zones. Use a TF four to five times your current for context for example daily on one H charts avoid very high TFs like W on intraday for relevance.
TF Mode default Current TF options Current TF Current plus HTF HTF Only
Defines timeframe handling for zones. Current TF uses only your charts TF. Current plus HTF combines both for layered zones. HTF Only ignores current TF. Current plus HTF is ideal for multi TF confluence HTF Only simplifies for swing traders.
Shift default ten min zero max five hundred
Horizontal offset in bars for current TF zone labels. Higher values shift labels rightward to avoid overlap. Adjust if labels crowd the chart.
HTF Shift default twenty min zero max five hundred
Similar to Shift but for HTF zone labels. Use larger offsets for HTF to distinguish them visually.
Imbalance Zone Core Options
Mid Line Fill default false
Enables a midpoint line in each zone zones fill close short when price touches this mid line instead of the far edge. Activates partial fill logic for more conservative zone closure. Enable for tighter risk in volatile markets.
Remove Filled Zones default true
If true completely deletes filled zones if false shortens them to the fill point keeping history. True clears clutter false retains context for review.
Display TF on Zone default false
Shows the timeframe for example D IZ on zone labels. Useful for distinguishing current versus HTF zones in combined mode.
Max Upward Zones default twenty min one max fifty
Limits displayed bullish upward zones removes oldest when exceeded. Lower for cleaner charts higher for historical depth.
Max Downward Zones default twenty min one max fifty
Same as above but for bearish downward zones.
Imbalance Zone Visuals
Upward Zone color green at ninety percent transparency
Color for current TF upward imbalance zones. Adjust opacity for visibility.
HTF Upward Zone color lime at eighty percent transparency
Color for higher timeframe upward imbalance zones. Differentiate from current for example lighter shade.
Downward Zone color red at ninety percent transparency
Color for current TF downward imbalance zones.
HTF Downward Zone color maroon at eighty percent transparency
Color for higher timeframe downward imbalance zones.
Mid Line Color color white at eighty five percent transparency
Color for the optional midpoint line in zones.
Text Color color white
Color for text labels on zones.
MA Layers
Quick MA Period default ten min one
Length for the fastest moving average sensitive to short term price. Shorter for example five for scalping longer for example fifteen for less noise.
Mid MA Period default twenty min one
Intermediate MA length used for crossovers and overextension base. Typically two times quick for balance.
Long MA Period default fifty min one
Baseline trend filter length. Longer for example one hundred for major trends shorter for active trading.
MA Variants by Period
Under one H default EMA options SMA EMA
MA type for timeframes under one hour for example EMA for faster response.
One H to less than five H default EMA options SMA EMA
MA type for one to five hour timeframes.
Five H to less than one D default EMA options SMA EMA
MA type for five hour to one day timeframes.
One D plus default EMA options SMA EMA
MA type for daily and higher timeframes. Adapt to market EMA for trends SMA for mean reversion.
Signal Confirmation
Bull Confirm Bars default one min zero
Consecutive bars needed above long MA for bull confirmation. Zero for instant higher for example three filters noise but delays entries.
Bear Confirm Bars default two min zero
Same for bear below long MA. Asymmetrical default higher for bears assumes uptrend bias.
Pivot Detection
Pivot Depth default six min one
Min bars between pivots. Higher reduces minor swings lower captures more structure.
Pivot Deviation percent default one point zero min zero point one
Percent change required for new pivot. Higher ignores small moves for example two percent for stocks zero point five percent for forex.
Display HH and HL default true
Shows labels for Higher Highs Lows bullish structure.
Display LH and LL default true
Shows labels for Lower Highs Lows bearish structure.
Overextension Indicator
Show Overextension Circles Potential Tops default true
Enables circles above bars in bull states for potential tops.
Show Overextension Circles Potential Bottoms default true
Enables below bars in bear states for bottoms.
Overextension Length default fourteen min one
Period for rolling relative deviation average. Matches RSI STOCH defaults for alignment.
Mild Multiplier default two point zero min zero point zero
Threshold for mild overextension yellow circle. Zero disables tier.
Moderate Multiplier default three point zero min zero point zero
For moderate orange.
Extreme Multiplier default four point zero min zero point zero
For extreme red. Tune lower for sensitive warnings in ranging markets.
SMC Clean: Structure + LiquidityThis indicator provides Smart Money Concepts (SMC) tools designed to help traders analyze market structure, liquidity pools, and institutional trading zones. It combines several popular SMC methods into one powerful, customizable tool, with a clean and controlled chart display.
Features and How it Works:
Swing Highs and Lows: The indicator identifies confirmed swing highs and swing lows using a lookback period (default: 15 bars). These points form the basis for market structure analysis.
Equal Highs/Equal Lows (EQH/EQL): When price action creates repeated swing highs or lows within a defined tolerance, the tool automatically marks these areas as potential liquidity pools. These are levels where multiple stop orders may accumulate, sometimes leading to significant market moves.
Liquidity Lines & Sweeps: Liquidity lines highlight unswept highs and lows, making it easy to see where price may hunt liquidity. When price crosses a swing high/low and closes back, a sweep label is shown (optional).
BOS/CHOCH Detection:
Break of Structure (BOS): Signals a continuation of the current trend if price closes beyond the previous swing point.
Change of Character (CHOCH): Highlights when price reverses and breaks a key swing from the opposite direction, hinting at a potential trend change or shift in market regime.
Only confirmed swing points are considered to avoid repainting.
Premium & Discount Zones Explained:
After a new confirmed swing high and swing low, the area between them forms a “range.”
The premium zone is the upper half (from midpoint to swing high): this is typically considered where price is “expensive” or overvalued for the current swing, and is often watched for potential sell setups.
The discount zone is the lower half (from swing low to midpoint): this is where price is “cheap” or undervalued for the current swing, commonly monitored for potential buy setups.
Colored boxes mark these zones on your chart for instant reference.
Dashboard (Movable Position):
A visually enhanced dark-themed dashboard shows the current market structure (Bullish/Bearish), liquidity bias (Buy-Side, Sell-Side, or Balanced, based on unswept levels), and last swept side (i.e., which liquidity pool was last taken by price).
Dashboard position can be set anywhere on your chart for best visibility.
Customization Options:
Enable/disable any feature individually for a cleaner chart.
Control colors, transparency, and swing sensitivity via user settings.
How to Use:
Add the indicator to your chart and adjust settings to fit your trading style.
Use swing lines and dashboard to determine current market structure and bias.
Watch equal highs/lows and liquidity lines for possible sweep events.
Use the premium/discount zones to locate optimal areas for trade entries—with institutional logic, buy when price reaches the discount (lower) zone, and look for sales in the premium (upper) zone.
Use BOS/CHOCH signals as objective confirmations of trend or regime changes. Always interpret signals in context of broader price action.
Important Notes:
This indicator is educational and analytical—NO signals are guaranteed.
All calculations are non-repainting and use only confirmed price data (no lookahead).
No claims of predicting future price movement or performance are made.
Disclaimer:
This tool is for technical analysis education only. It is not a financial advice nor a guaranteed trading system. Please test all signals and concepts before using in live markets.
RTH Previous Day's Range + SMTs [bilal x shpat]Overview
This advanced indicator is designed specifically for futures and equity traders who focus on Regular Trading Hours (RTH) sessions. It automatically plots the previous RTH session's high and low levels and detects Smart Money Theory (SMT) divergences across multiple correlated or inversely correlated instruments.
Key Features
📊 RTH Range Detection
Automatically identifies and tracks Regular Trading Hours (9:30 AM - 4:14 PM New York time)
Plots horizontal lines at the previous RTH session's high and low
Works seamlessly on all timeframes, including ETH (Extended Trading Hours) charts
Lines dynamically extend and update as new bars form
🔄 Smart Money Theory (SMT) Divergence Detection
Compares up to 3 correlated or inversely correlated assets simultaneously
Detects bullish and bearish SMT divergences automatically
Visual divergence lines connect previous session levels to current intraday highs/lows
Customizable SMT labels showing which instruments are diverging
Option to mark assets as "Correlated" or "Inversely Correlated" for accurate divergence detection
SMT detection occurs only during RTH sessions for cleaner signals
🎨 Fully Customizable Styling
3 Label Styles: Choose between "Full" (RTH Previous Day High), "Short" (RTH PDH), or "Lowercase" (rth previous day high)
Adjustable Label Sizes: Tiny, Small, Normal, or Large
Custom Colors: Separate color controls for lines, labels, bullish SMT, and bearish SMT
Line Extension: Control how many bars ahead lines extend
Line Width: Customize line thickness
📈 SMT Visual Indicators
Arrow Symbols: ▲ = Higher / ▼ = Lower (for correlated assets)
Alternate Symbols: 🔺 = Higher / 🔻 = Lower (for inversely correlated assets)
Color-coded divergence lines (white by default, fully customizable)
Optional SMT labels showing ticker symbols with directional indicators
Optional comparison table displaying current divergence status
⚙️ Comparison Settings
Add up to 2 comparison symbols (e.g., ES1!, YM1!, NQ1!)
Toggle each comparison asset on/off independently
Set correlation type (Correlated or Inversely Correlated) for each asset
Popular comparisons: ES vs NQ, YM vs ES, Equity vs Futures
🧹 Clean Chart Management
Option to delete previous RTH SMTs when new session starts
Automatic cleanup of outdated lines and labels
Transparent label backgrounds for minimal chart clutter
Lines track exact bar where high/low occurred
How It Works
Session Detection: The indicator identifies when RTH begins (9:30 AM ET) and tracks all price action during the session until close (4:14 PM ET)
Level Capture: At the start of each new RTH session, it captures the previous session's high and low and plots them as reference levels
SMT Analysis: During the current RTH session, it continuously compares the current session's high/low with the previous session's high/low across all selected instruments
Divergence Identification: When one instrument makes a higher high while another makes a lower high (or vice versa), an SMT divergence is detected and visualized
Use Cases
Liquidity Analysis: Identify when markets are taking liquidity at different rates
Reversal Signals: SMT divergences often precede significant reversals
Correlation Trading: Monitor when traditionally correlated markets begin to diverge
Key Level Trading: Use previous RTH high/low as support/resistance levels
Multi-Market Analysis: Compare ES, NQ, and YM simultaneously for institutional flow
Best Practices
Most effective on intraday timeframes (1m - 15m charts)
Works on both RTH and ETH chart sessions - meant to be used on a RTH chart
Compare highly correlated instruments (e.g., ES1! vs NQ1!)
Use in combination with volume analysis and market structure
SMT divergences are most powerful near key levels
Settings Overview
Comparison Symbols
Asset 2 & 3: Select tickers to compare (e.g., ES1!, YM1!)
Correlation toggles for each asset
Enable/disable each comparison independently
Styling
Line color, width, and extension length
Label color, size, and style (3 options)
Separate colors for bullish and bearish SMT lines
SMT Controls
Toggle SMT detection on/off
Show/hide SMT text labels
Optional SMT comparison table
Delete previous session SMTs option
Note: This indicator is best used by traders familiar with Smart Money Concepts (SMC) and inter-market analysis. Understanding market correlations is essential for accurate interpretation of SMT divergences.
thank you shpat for the SMT option in the last indicator, i tweaked it for this one
Malama's Heat MapOverview
Malama's Heat Map is an overlay indicator that visualizes historical liquidity as a dynamic heatmap aligned with the price chart, using volume as a proxy to map activity across time (X-axis) and price levels (Y-axis). It constructs a grid of up to 5000 cells via a matrix, distributing bar volume into discrete price bins to highlight concentration zones, creating a color-graded visualization from cool (low activity) to hot (high liquidity). This aids in identifying "Type II" fair value areas, support/resistance from past volume clusters, or potential imbalances without order book access. Built for v6 compatibility with efficiency in mind—computations run solely on the last bar, includes object limit enforcement, and offers two intra-bar volume distribution methods for flexible approximation.
Core Mechanics
The indicator generates a trailing heatmap through binning, accumulation, and box-based rendering:
Grid Setup: Configurable lookback (bars back, default 100) sets horizontal time span; bins (price divisions, default 50) define vertical resolution, limited to 5000 total cells to prevent errors. Bin height dynamically = max(mintick, (lookback high - low) / bins).
Y-Axis Stabilization: Anchors boundaries to the prior bar's high/low (if available) for a flicker-free view during live bar updates. All historical bar data (high/low/close/volume) is clipped to these bounds.
Volume Distribution Proxy:
Even: Divides bar volume equally across spanned bins (straightforward uniform spread).
POC Weighted (Inverse): Treats bar close as POC proxy; applies inverse distance weighting (1/(|bin - POC bin| + 1), normalized) to emphasize volume near the estimated control point, simulating clustered intra-bar trading.
Matrix Building: On last bar only, loops backward over lookback bars (newest right-aligned). For each, computes low/high bin indices, distributes volume per selected method into the matrix (columns=time, rows=price bins from low to high).
Scaling & Palette: Extracts max matrix value for relative normalization (0-1); maps to a 5-tier stepped color scheme (user-customizable: blue 90% transp. low → red 50% transp. high) for non-linear intensity.
Rendering: Clears old boxes, then iterates matrix to draw only non-zero cells as thin boxes: X spans one bar width (left=historical index from bar_index, right=next bar), Y fills bin height. Borderless for seamless heatmap effect.
The result is a right-leaning, chart-scrolling visualization emphasizing recent liquidity buildup.
Why This Adds Value & Originality
While session-based volume profiles exist, this heatmap captures ongoing multi-bar liquidity evolution ("Type II" style), revealing horizontal value areas or gaps dynamically. Originality shines in the custom inverse-weighting for POC realism (no ta.* dependencies), matrix-driven persistence for quick redraws, and stabilization to eliminate repaints—issues plaguing similar scripts. v6 adaptations (e.g., custom clamp, matrix recreation on input change) ensure broad compatibility without bloat. It condenses complex liquidity scanning into one tool: spot red "hot" bands as magnets, blue voids as FVGs. Unlike generic heatmaps, the proxy options and limit-aware design scale across timeframes/assets (e.g., forex vs. crypto), reducing the need for layered indicators.
How to Use
Setup: Apply as overlay. Defaults suit ~4-day 1H view; tune lookback/bins (e.g., 50x100 for intraday fine-detail, but watch 5000 cap—errors auto-flag excesses). Select "POC Weighted" for nuanced clustering, "Even" for simplicity. Customize palette (e.g., desaturate for dark themes).
Reading the Heatmap:
X-Axis (Time): Left=older (fainter context), right=recent focus; tracks evolving liquidity trails.
Y-Axis (Price): Bottom=range low, top=high; vertical density shows price-level attraction.
Colors: Faint blue (sparse volume, possible inefficiencies) → vivid red (dense activity, likely SR). Horizontal streaks = sustained value zones.
Trading Insights: Price wicking into red? Anticipate fills/reversals. Blue gaps post-break? Targets for retraces. Ideal on 5M–Daily; layer with candlesticks off for purity.
Example: In BTCUSD 4H, a yellow-red band at $60K from prior consolidation → treat as dynamic support for longs on dips.
Tips
Balance settings: High bins = sharper verticals but cap lookback (e.g., 80x60=4800 cells). Test on volatile pairs first.
"POC Weighted" excels in ranging markets; switch to "Even" for trending (avoids close-bias skew).
For deeper analysis, screenshot/export or pair with divergence tools; add manual alerts via box counts if extended.
Efficiency: Last-bar only keeps it snappy; refresh on input tweaks.
Limitations & Disclaimer
Visualization is historical/proxy-based—lagging by one bar, no forward projection or tick-level precision (close-as-POC is estimate). Clipping may trim outlier wicks; low-volume bars dilute globally. Stepped colors are relative (max scales per redraw), potentially compressing extremes. Exceeds 5000 cells? Runtime error halts—no fallback resize. Not real liquidity (volume ≠ depth); best as visual aid, not quantitative. Updates post-close only. Backtest zones on specific symbols—correlation ≠ causation. Not advice; trade responsibly. Ideas in comments!
Price Action Brooks ProPrice Action Brooks Pro (PABP) - Professional Trading Indicator
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📊 OVERVIEW
Price Action Brooks Pro (PABP) is a professional-grade TradingView indicator developed based on Al Brooks' Price Action trading methodology. It integrates decades of Al Brooks' trading experience and price action analysis techniques into a comprehensive technical analysis tool, helping traders accurately interpret market structure and identify trading opportunities.
• Applicable Markets: Stocks, Futures, Forex, Cryptocurrencies
• Timeframes: 1-minute to Daily (5-minute chart recommended)
• Theoretical Foundation: Al Brooks Price Action Trading Method
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🎯 CORE FEATURES
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1️⃣ INTELLIGENT GAP DETECTION SYSTEM
Automatically identifies and marks three critical types of gaps in the market.
TRADITIONAL GAP
• Detects complete price gaps between bars
• Upward gap: Current bar's low > Previous bar's high
• Downward gap: Current bar's high < Previous bar's low
• Hollow border design - doesn't obscure price action
• Color coding: Upward gaps (light green), Downward gaps (light pink)
• Adjustable border: 1-5 pixel width options
TAIL GAP
• Detects price gaps between bar wicks/shadows
• Analyzes across 3 bars for precision
• Identifies hidden market structure
BODY GAP
• Focuses only on gaps between bar bodies (open/close)
• Filters out wick noise
• Disabled by default, enable as needed
Trading Significance:
• Gaps signal strong momentum
• Gap fills provide trading opportunities
• Consecutive gaps indicate trend continuation
✓ Independent alert system for all gap types
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2️⃣ RTH BAR COUNT (Trading Session Counter)
Intelligent counting system designed for US stock intraday trading.
FEATURES
• RTH Only Display: Regular Trading Hours (09:30-15:00 EST)
• 5-Minute Chart Optimized: Displays every 3 bars (15-minute intervals)
• Daily Auto-Reset: Counting starts from 1 each trading day
SMART COLOR CODING
• 🔴 Red (Bars 18 & 48): Critical turning moments (1.5h & 4h)
• 🔵 Sky Blue (Multiples of 12): Hourly markers (12, 24, 36...)
• 🟢 Light Green (Bar 6): Half-hour marker (30 minutes)
• ⚫ Gray (Others): Regular 15-minute interval markers
Al Brooks Time Theory:
• Bar 18 (90 min): First 90 minutes determine daily trend
• Bar 48 (4 hours): Important afternoon turning point
• Hourly markers: Track institutional trading rhythm
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3️⃣ FOUR-LINE EMA SYSTEM
Professional-grade configurable moving average system.
DEFAULT CONFIGURATION
• EMA 20: Short-term trend (Al Brooks' most important MA)
• EMA 50: Medium-short term reference
• EMA 100: Medium-long term confirmation
• EMA 200: Long-term trend and bull/bear dividing line
FLEXIBLE CUSTOMIZATION
Each EMA can be independently configured:
• On/Off toggle
• Data source selection (close/high/low/open, etc.)
• Custom period length
• Offset adjustment
• Color and transparency
COLOR SCHEME
• EMA 20: Dark brown, opaque (most important)
• EMA 50/100/200: Blue-purple gradient, 70% transparent
TRADING APPLICATIONS
• Bullish Alignment: Price > 20 > 50 > 100 > 200
• Bearish Alignment: 200 > 100 > 50 > 20 > Price
• EMA Confluence: All within <1% = major move precursor
Al Brooks Quote:
"The EMA 20 is the most important moving average. Almost all trading decisions should reference it."
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4️⃣ PREVIOUS VALUES (Key Prior Price Levels)
Automatically marks important price levels that often act as support/resistance.
THREE INDEPENDENT CONFIGURATIONS
Each group configurable for:
• Timeframe (1D/60min/15min, etc.)
• Price source (close/high/low/open/CurrentOpen, etc.)
• Line style and color
• Display duration (Today/TimeFrame/All)
SMART OPEN PRICE LABELS ⭐
• Auto-displays "Open" label when CurrentOpen selected
• Label color matches line color
• Customizable label size
TYPICAL SETUP
• 1st Line: Previous close (Support/Resistance)
• 2nd Line: Previous high (Breakout target)
• 3rd Line: Previous low (Support level)
Al Brooks Magnet Price Theory:
• Previous open: Price frequently tests opening price
• Previous high/low: Strongest support/resistance
• Breakout confirmation: Breaking prior levels = trend continuation
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5️⃣ INSIDE & OUTSIDE BAR PATTERN RECOGNITION
Automatically detects core candlestick patterns from Al Brooks' theory.
ii PATTERN (Consecutive Inside Bars)
• Current bar contained within previous bar
• Two or more consecutive
• Labels: ii, iii, iiii (auto-accumulates)
• High-probability breakout setup
• Stop loss: Outside both bars
Trading Significance:
"Inside bars are one of the most reliable breakout setups, especially three or more consecutive inside bars." - Al Brooks
OO PATTERN (Consecutive Outside Bars)
• Current bar engulfs previous bar
• Two or more consecutive
• Labels: oo, ooo (auto-accumulates)
• Indicates indecision or volatility increase
ioi PATTERN (Inside-Outside-Inside)
• Three-bar combination: Inside → Outside → Inside
• Auto-detected and labeled
• Tug-of-war pattern
• Breakout direction often very strong
SMART LABEL SYSTEM
• Auto-accumulation counting
• Dynamic label updates
• Customizable size and color
• Positioned above bars
✓ Independent alerts for all patterns
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💡 USE CASES
INTRADAY TRADING
✓ Bar Count (timing rhythm)
✓ Traditional Gap (strong signals)
✓ EMA 20 + 50 (quick trend)
✓ ii/ioi Patterns (breakout points)
SWING TRADING
✓ Previous Values (key levels)
✓ EMA 20 + 50 + 100 (trend analysis)
✓ Gaps (trend confirmation)
✓ iii Patterns (entry timing)
TREND FOLLOWING
✓ All four EMAs (alignment analysis)
✓ Gaps (continuation signals)
✓ Previous Values (targets)
BREAKOUT TRADING
✓ iii Pattern (high-reliability setup)
✓ Previous Values (targets)
✓ EMA 20 (trend direction)
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🎨 DESIGN FEATURES
PROFESSIONAL COLOR SCHEME
• Gaps: Hollow borders + light colors
• Bar Count: Smart multi-color coding
• EMAs: Gradient colors + transparency hierarchy
• Previous Values: Customizable + smart labels
CLEAR VISUAL HIERARCHY
• Important elements: Opaque (EMA 20, bar count)
• Reference elements: Semi-transparent (other EMAs, gaps)
• Hollow design: Doesn't obscure price action
USER-FRIENDLY INTERFACE
• Clear functional grouping
• Inline layout saves space
• All colors and sizes customizable
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📚 AL BROOKS THEORY CORE
READING PRICE ACTION
"Don't try to predict the market, read what the market is telling you."
PABP converts core concepts into visual tools:
• Trend Assessment: EMA system
• Time Rhythm: Bar Count
• Market Structure: Gap analysis
• Trade Setups: Inside/Outside Bars
• Support/Resistance: Previous Values
PROBABILITY THINKING
• ii pattern: Medium probability
• iii pattern: High probability
• iii + EMA 20 support: Very high probability
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⚙️ TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
• Pine Script Version: v6
• Maximum Objects: 500 lines, 500 labels, 500 boxes
• Alert Functions: 8 independent alerts
• Supported Timeframes: All (5-min recommended for Bar Count)
• Compatibility: All TradingView plans, Mobile & Desktop
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🚀 RECOMMENDED INITIAL SETTINGS
GAPS
• Traditional Gap: ✓
• Tail Gap: ✓
• Border Width: 2
BAR COUNT
• Use Bar Count: ✓
• Label Size: Normal
EMA
• EMA 20: ✓
• EMA 50: ✓
• EMA 100: ✓
• EMA 200: ✓
PREVIOUS VALUES
• 1st: close (Previous close)
• 2nd: high (Previous high)
• 3rd: low (Previous low)
INSIDE & OUTSIDE BAR
• All patterns: ✓
• Label Size: Large
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🌟 WHY CHOOSE PABP?
✅ Solid Theoretical Foundation
Based on Al Brooks' decades of trading experience
✅ Complete Professional Features
Systematizes complex price action analysis
✅ Highly Customizable
Every feature adjustable to personal style
✅ Excellent Performance
Optimized code ensures smooth experience
✅ Continuous Updates
Constantly improving based on feedback
✅ Suitable for All Levels
Benefits beginners to professionals
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📖 RECOMMENDED LEARNING
Al Brooks Books:
• "Trading Price Action Trends"
• "Trading Price Action Trading Ranges"
• "Trading Price Action Reversals"
Learning Path:
1. Understand basic candlestick patterns
2. Learn EMA applications
3. Master market structure analysis
4. Develop trading system
5. Continuous practice and optimization
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⚠️ RISK DISCLOSURE
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
• For educational and informational purposes only
• Does not constitute investment advice
• Past performance doesn't guarantee future results
• Trading involves risk and may result in capital loss
• Trade according to your risk tolerance
• Test thoroughly in demo account first
RESPONSIBLE TRADING:
• Always use stop losses
• Control position sizes reasonably
• Don't overtrade
• Continuous learning and improvement
• Keep trading journal
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📜 COPYRIGHT
Price Action Brooks Pro (PABP)
Author: © JimmC98
License: Mozilla Public License 2.0
Pine Script Version: v6
Acknowledgments:
Thanks to Dr. Al Brooks for his contributions to price action trading. This indicator is developed based on his theories.
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"The best traders read price action, not indicators. But when indicators help you read price action better, use them." - Al Brooks
Wave Conflict DetectorWave Conflict Detector
Wave Conflict Detector: Identifying Pivot Conditions Through Wave Interference Analysis
Wave Conflict Detector applies wave interference principles from physics to dual-EMA analysis, identifying potential pivot conditions by measuring phase relationships and amplitude states between two moving average waves. Unlike traditional EMA crossover systems that signal on wave intersection, this indicator measures the directional alignment (phase) and interaction strength (interference amplitude) between wave states to identify conditions where wave mechanics suggest potential reversal zones.
The indicator combines two analytical components: velocity-based phase difference calculation that measures whether waves are moving in the same or opposite directions, and normalized interference amplitude that quantifies the degree of wave reinforcement or cancellation. This creates a regime-classification system with visual feedback showing when waves are aligned (constructive state) versus opposed (destructive state).
What Makes This Approach Different
Phase Relationship Measurement
The core analytical method is extracting phase alignment from wave velocities rather than simply measuring EMA separation. The system calculates the first derivative (bar-to-bar change) of each EMA, creating velocity measurements: v₁ = ψ₁ - ψ₁ and v₂ = ψ₂ - ψ₂ . These velocities are combined through normalized correlation: Φ = (v₁ × v₂) / |v|², producing an alignment value ranging from -1 (perfect opposition) to +1 (perfect alignment).
This alignment value is smoothed using EMA and converted to angular degrees: Δφ = (1 - Φ) × 90°, creating a phase difference measurement from 0° to 180°. This quantifies how much the waves are "fighting" each other directionally, independent of their separation distance. Two EMAs can be far apart yet moving in harmony (low phase difference), or close together yet moving in opposition (high phase difference).
This directional correlation approach differs from standard dual-EMA analysis by focusing on velocity alignment rather than positional crossovers.
Interference Amplitude Calculation
The interference formula implements wave superposition principles: I = (|ψ₁ + ψ₂|² - |ψ₁ - ψ₂|²) × Gain, which mathematically simplifies to I = 4 × ψ₁ × ψ₂ × Gain. This measures the product of both waves—when both are positive and large, interference is maximally constructive; when they have opposite signs or differing magnitudes, interference weakens.
The raw interference value is then normalized using adaptive statistical bounds calculated over a rolling window (default 100 bars). The system computes mean (μ) and standard deviation (σ) of raw interference, then applies bounds of μ ± 2σ, and normalizes to a 0-1 range. This creates a scale-invariant measurement that adapts automatically to different instruments and volatility regimes without requiring manual recalibration.
The combination of phase measurement and normalized amplitude creates a two-dimensional state space for classifying market conditions.
Dual-Mode Detection Architecture
The system offers two detection approaches that can be selected based on market conditions:
Interference Mode: Detects pivot conditions when normalized interference amplitude forms local peaks or troughs (current bar is higher/lower than both adjacent bars) AND exceeds the configured threshold. This identifies extremes in wave interaction strength.
Phase Mode: Detects pivot conditions when phase alignment reverses (crosses from positive to negative or vice versa) AND absolute phase difference exceeds the threshold. This identifies directional relationship changes between waves.
Both modes require price structure confirmation (traditional pivot high/low patterns) and minimum bar spacing to prevent over-signaling. This architecture allows traders to match detection sensitivity to market character—interference mode for amplitude-driven markets, phase mode for directional trend shifts.
Multi-Layer Visual System
The visualization approach uses hierarchical layers to display wave state information:
Foundation Layer: The two EMA waves (ψ₁ and ψ₂) plotted directly on the price chart, showing the underlying wave states being analyzed.
Background Layer: Color-coded zones showing regime state—green tint when phase alignment is positive (constructive interference), red tint when phase alignment is negative below -0.3 (destructive interference).
Dynamic Ribbon: A band centered on the wave average with width proportional to |ψ₁ - ψ₂| × (0.5 + interference_norm). This creates an adaptive channel that expands with interference strength and contracts during low-energy states.
Phase Field: Multi-frequency harmonic oscillations generated using three phase accumulators driven by interference amplitude, phase alignment, and accumulated phase rotation. Multiple sine-wave layers create visual texture that becomes erratic during wave conflict conditions and smooth during aligned states.
Particle System: Floating symbols whose density is proportional to interference amplitude, creating a visual intensity indicator.
Each visual component displays non-redundant information about the wave state system.
Core Calculation Methodology
Wave State Generation
Two exponential moving averages are calculated using configurable lengths (default 8 and 21 bars):
- ψ₁ = EMA(close, fastLen) — fast wave component
- ψ₂ = EMA(close, slowLen) — slow wave component
These serve as the base wave functions for all subsequent analysis.
Velocity Extraction
First derivatives are computed as simple bar-to-bar differences:
- psi1_velocity = ψ₁ - ψ₁
- psi2_velocity = ψ₂ - ψ₂
These represent the "motion" of each wave through price-time space.
Phase Alignment Calculation
The velocity product and magnitude are calculated:
- velocity_product = v₁ × v₂
- velocity_magnitude = √(v₁² + v₂²)
Phase alignment is computed as:
- phase_alignment = velocity_product / (velocity_magnitude²)
This is smoothed using EMA of configurable length (default 5) and converted to degrees:
- phase_degrees = (1 - phase_alignment_smooth) × 90
Interference Amplitude Processing
Raw interference is calculated:
- interference_raw = (constructive_amplitude - destructive_amplitude) × gain
- where constructive_amplitude = (ψ₁ + ψ₂)²
- and destructive_amplitude = (ψ₁ - ψ₂)²
Statistical normalization is applied:
- interference_mean = SMA(interference_raw, normalizationLen)
- interference_std = StdDev(interference_raw, normalizationLen)
- upper_bound = mean + 2 × std
- lower_bound = mean - 2 × std
- interference_norm = (interference_raw - lower_bound) / (upper_bound - lower_bound), clamped to
State Classification
Three regime states are identified:
- Constructive: phase_alignment_smooth > 0 (waves moving in same direction)
- Destructive: phase_alignment_smooth < -0.3 (waves moving in opposite directions)
- Neutral: phase_alignment between -0.3 and 0 (weak directional correlation)
Pivot Detection Logic
In Interference Mode:
- High pivots: interference_norm > interference_norm AND interference_norm > interference_norm AND interference_norm > threshold AND price forms pivot high AND spacing requirement met
- Low pivots: interference_norm shows local trough using opposite conditions
In Phase Mode:
- Pivots: phase alignment reverses sign AND absolute phase_degrees > threshold AND price forms pivot high/low AND spacing requirement met
All conditions must be true for a signal to generate.
Dashboard Metrics System
The dashboard displays real-time calculations:
- I (Interference): Normalized amplitude shown as bar gauge and percentage
- Δφ (Phase): Phase difference shown as bar gauge and degrees
- ψ₁ and ψ₂: Current wave values in price units
- Wave Separation: |ψ₁ - ψ₂| with directional indicator
- STATE: Current regime classification (CONSTRUCTIVE/DESTRUCTIVE/NEUTRAL)
- PIVOT Probability: Composite score calculated as interference_norm × (phase_degrees/180) × 100
The interference matrix shows historical heatmap data across four metrics (interference amplitude, phase difference, constructive flags, destructive flags) over the configurable number of bars.
How to Use This Indicator
Initial Configuration
Apply the indicator to your chart with default settings. The fast wave length (default 8) should be adjusted to match short-term price swings for your instrument and timeframe. The slow wave length (default 21) should be 2-4 times the fast length to create adequate wave separation. Enable the dashboard (recommended position: top right) to monitor regime state and metrics in real-time.
Signal Interpretation
High Pivot Marker (▼ Red Triangle): Appears above price bars when a bearish pivot condition is detected. This indicates that price formed a swing high, the selected detection criteria were met (interference peak or phase reversal depending on mode), threshold requirements were satisfied, and the minimum spacing filter passed. This represents a potential reversal zone where wave mechanics suggest downward directional change conditions.
Low Pivot Marker (▲ Green Triangle): Appears below price bars when a bullish pivot condition is detected. This indicates that price formed a swing low and all detection criteria aligned. This represents a potential reversal zone where wave mechanics suggest upward directional change conditions.
Dashboard STATE Reading
The STATE field shows current wave relationship:
- "🟢 CONSTRUCTIVE": Waves are moving in the same direction (phase alignment positive). This suggests trend continuation conditions where waves are reinforcing each other.
- "🔴 DESTRUCTIVE": Waves are moving in opposite directions (phase alignment below -0.3). This suggests reversal-prone conditions where waves are conflicting.
- "🟡 NEUTRAL": Weak directional correlation between waves. This suggests ranging or transitional conditions.
Use STATE for regime awareness rather than specific entry signals.
Interference and Phase Metrics
Monitor the I (Interference) percentage:
- Above 70%: High amplitude state, significant wave interaction
- 40-70%: Moderate amplitude state
- Below 40%: Low amplitude state, weak interaction
Monitor the Δφ (Phase) degrees:
- Above 120°: Significant wave opposition (destructive conditions)
- 60-120°: Transitional phase relationship
- Below 60°: Wave alignment (constructive conditions)
The PIVOT probability metric combines both: high values (>70%) indicate conditions where both amplitude and phase suggest elevated pivot formation potential.
Trading Workflow Example
Step 1 - Regime Check: Observe dashboard STATE to understand current wave relationship. CONSTRUCTIVE states favor trend-following approaches, DESTRUCTIVE states suggest reversal-prone conditions.
Step 2 - Metric Monitoring: Watch I% and Δφ values. Rising interference with high phase difference indicates building wave conflict.
Step 3 - Visual Confirmation: Observe amplitude ribbon width (expanding = active state) and phase field texture (chaotic = conflict conditions, smooth = aligned conditions).
Step 4 - Signal Wait: Wait for confirmed pivot marker (▼ or ▲) rather than anticipating based on metrics alone. The marker indicates all detection criteria have aligned.
Step 5 - Entry Decision: Use pivot markers as potential reversal zones. Combine with other analysis methods such as support/resistance levels, volume confirmation, and higher timeframe bias for entry decisions.
Step 6 - Risk Management: Place stops beyond recent swing structure or ribbon edges. Monitor dashboard STATE—if it flips to CONSTRUCTIVE in trade direction, the reversal may be confirmed; if PIVOT% drops significantly, conditions may be weakening.
Step 7 - Exit Criteria: Consider exits when opposite pivot marker appears, STATE changes unfavorably, or standard technical targets are reached.
Parameter Optimization Guidelines
Fast Wave Length: Adjust to match short-term swing frequency. Shorter values (5-8) for active trading on lower timeframes, longer values (13-20) for swing trading on higher timeframes.
Slow Wave Length: Should maintain 2-4x ratio with fast length. Shorter values create more interference cycles, longer values create more stable baseline.
Phase Detection Length: Smoothing for phase alignment. Lower values (3-5) for responsive detection, higher values (8-12) for stable readings with less sensitivity.
Interference Gain: Amplification multiplier. Lower values (0.5-1.0) for conservative detection, higher values (1.5-2.5) for more sensitive detection.
Normalization Period: Rolling window for statistical bounds. Shorter periods (50-100) adapt quickly to volatility changes, longer periods (150-300) provide more stable normalization.
Interference Threshold: Minimum amplitude to trigger signals. Lower values (0.50-0.60) generate more signals, higher values (0.70-0.85) are more selective.
Phase Threshold: Minimum phase difference in degrees. Lower values (90-110) are more permissive, higher values (140-170) require stronger opposition.
Min Pivot Spacing: Bars between signals. Match to average swing duration on your timeframe—tighter spacing (3-8 bars) for scalping, wider spacing (15-30 bars) for swing trading.
Best Performance Conditions
This approach works better in markets with:
- Clear swing structure where EMA-based wave analysis is meaningful
- Sufficient volatility for wave separation to develop
- Periodic oscillation between trending and ranging states
- Liquid instruments where EMAs reflect true price flow
This approach may be less effective in:
- Extremely choppy conditions with no directional persistence
- Very low volatility environments where wave separation is minimal
- Gap-heavy instruments where price discontinuities disrupt wave continuity
- Parabolic moves where waves cannot keep pace with price velocity
The system adapts by reducing signal frequency in poor conditions—when interference stays below threshold or phase alignment remains neutral, pivot markers will not appear.
Visual Performance Optimization
The phase field and particle systems are computationally intensive. If experiencing chart lag:
- Reduce Phase Field Layers from 5 to 2-3 (significant performance improvement)
- Lower Particle Density from 3 to 1 (reduces label creation overhead)
- Disable Phase Field entirely (removes most intensive calculations)
- Decrease Matrix History Bars to 15-20 (reduces table computation load)
The core wave analysis and pivot detection continue to function with all visual elements disabled.
Important Disclaimers
This indicator is an analytical tool that measures phase relationships and interference amplitude between two exponential moving averages. It identifies conditions where these wave mechanics suggest potential pivot zones based on historical price data analysis. It should not be used as a standalone trading system.
The phase and interference calculations are deterministic mathematical formulas applied to EMA values. These measurements describe current and historical wave relationships but do not predict future price movements. Past wave patterns and pivot markers do not guarantee future market behavior will follow similar patterns.
All trading involves risk. The pivot markers represent analytical conditions where wave mechanics align with specific thresholds, not certainty of directional change. Use appropriate risk management, position sizing, and combine with additional confirmation methods such as support/resistance analysis, volume patterns, and multi-timeframe alignment. No indicator can eliminate false signals or guarantee profitable trades.
The spacing filter and threshold requirements are designed to reduce noise and over-signaling, but market conditions can change rapidly and render any analytical signal invalid. Always use stop losses and never risk capital you cannot afford to lose.
Technical Implementation Notes
All calculations execute on closed bars only—there is no repainting of signals or values. The normalization system requires approximately 100 bars of historical data to establish stable statistical bounds; values in the first 50-100 bars may be unstable as the rolling statistics converge.
Phase field arrays are fixed-size based on the complexity setting. Particle labels are capped at 80 total to prevent excessive memory usage. Dashboard and matrix tables update only on the last bar to minimize computational overhead. Particle generation is throttled to every 2 bars for performance. Phase accumulators use modulo arithmetic (% 2π) to prevent numerical overflow during extended operation.
The indicator has been tested across multiple timeframes (5-minute through daily) and multiple asset classes (forex, stocks, crypto, indices). It functions identically across all instruments due to the adaptive normalization approach.
iFVG Strategie by Futures.RobbyiFVG Strategy Checklist by Futures.Robby
Updated: October 27, 2025
Description
This script is a manual checklist designed to help traders evaluate their setups based on the iFVG (Fair Value Gap) strategy. It serves solely as a visual aid and does not perform automatic analysis, signal generation, or trade execution.
How It Works
The script creates an interactive checklist directly on the chart. Traders manually select which criteria are met, and the script calculates a percentage score, displaying it with color coding:
Green (≥ 60%): Good fulfillment of criteria
Orange (40–59%): Partial fulfillment
Red (< 40%): Poor fulfillment
Checklist Criteria
The checklist is divided into two main sections:
1. Trade Criteria (8 Points)
Eight manually selectable criteria to assess setup quality:
Trade im Bias → Trade in Bias: Trade follows the higher timeframe trend (H1/H4/Daily).
BE Level → BE Level: Swing point between entry and target.
Sweep → Sweep: Price hits a key swing before reversing.
Displacement → Displacement: iFVG broken by strong candles.
Leg FVG geschlossen → Leg FVG Closed: No open m1 to m5 FVGs to target.
FVG Reaktion → FVG Reaction: Reaction at FVG during sweep (HTF).
FVG Größe → FVG Size: 6 to 10 points.
Anzahl Kerzen → Number of Candles: Maximum of 6 candles.
2. Goals (1 Point)
Six optional goal conditions, counted together as 1 point:
Equal H / L → Equal High/Low
Session H / L → Session High/Low
News H / L → News High/Low
HTF Swing Point → HTF Swing Point
HTF OB → HTF Order Block
HTF FVG → HTF FVG
Settings and Customization
The script’s settings are translated as follows:
Group: Trade Criteria
Trade im Bias → Trade in Bias
Tooltip: Trendrichtung folgt HTF (H1/H4/Täglich) – Trend follows HTF direction
BE Level → BE Level
Tooltip: Swingpunkt zwischen Einstieg und Ziel – Swing point between entry and target
Sweep → Sweep
Tooltip: Kurs erreicht markanten Swing – Price hits key swing before inverse
Displacement → Displacement
Tooltip: iFVG durch starke Kerzen gebrochen – iFVG broken by strong candles
Leg FVG geschlossen → Leg FVG Closed
Tooltip: Keine offenen m1 bis m5 FVGs bis Ziel – No open m1 to m5 FVGs to target
FVG Reaktion → FVG Reaction
Tooltip: Reaktion an FVG beim Sweep (HTF) – Reaction at FVG during sweep (HTF)
FVG Größe → FVG Size
Tooltip: 6 bis 10 Punkte – 6 to 10 points
Anzahl Kerzen → Number of Candles
Tooltip: Maximal 6 Kerzen – Maximum of 6 candles
Group: Goals
Equal H / L → Equal High/Low
Session H / L → Session High/Low
News H / L → News High/Low
HTF Swing Point → HTF Swing Point
HTF OB → HTF Order Block
HTF FVG → HTF FVG
ℹ️ Ziele zählen gemeinsam als 1 Punkt → ℹ️ Goals count together as 1 point
Window Position & Size
Fensterposition → Window Position
oben rechts → top right
oben links → top left
unten rechts → bottom right
unten links → bottom left
Tabellengröße → Table Size
normal → normal
small → small
tiny → tiny
Translation of Chart Table Contents
The table headers and entries on the chart are translated as follows:
Table Headers:
Trade Checkliste → Trade Checklist
Ziele → Goals
Status Symbols:
✅ → ✅ (Fulfilled)
❌ → ❌ (Not fulfilled)
Individual Criteria (Trade Criteria):
Trade im Bias → Trade in Bias
BE Level → BE Level
Sweep → Sweep
Displacement → Displacement
Leg FVG geschlossen → Leg FVG Closed
FVG Reaktion → FVG Reaction
FVG Größe → FVG Size
Anzahl Kerzen → Number of Candles
Individual Criteria (Goals):
Equal H / L → Equal High/Low
Session H / L → Session High/Low
News H / L → News High/Low
HTF Swing Point → HTF Swing Point
HTF OB → HTF Order Block
HTF FVG → HTF FVG
Note Line:
Ziele zählen gemeinsam als 1 Punkt → Goals count together as 1 point
Important Note
This tool is not an automated indicator, but a visual decision aid for traders who want to apply their strategy in a structured and conscious way.
Mother Candles | ZeeZeeMonMother Candles | ZeeZeeMon
Описание:
Индикатор Mother Candles предназначен для выявления ключевых "материнских свечей" и построения структурных точек, которые помогают определять начало и конец локальных движений на рынке. Он автоматически отслеживает свечи с экстремальными значениями High и Low и формирует визуальные уровни поддержки и сопротивления, а также линии зигзага, отображающие смену тренда.
Индикатор полезен для:
Определения уровней, которые могут служить зонами спроса и предложения
Визуализации локальных трендов и переломных точек
Построения зигзага для анализа структур движения цены
Основная логика работы:
Материнская свеча (Mother Candle)
Выделяется свеча с экстремальными значениями High и Low. Линии High и Low материнской свечи отображаются на графике. Каждая последующая свеча сравнивается с текущей материнской свечой для определения пробоя уровней.
Тренд и структурные точки
Тренд фиксируется как 1 (восходящий) или -1 (нисходящий). При смене тренда индикатор фиксирует ключевую структурную точку и отображает её меткой на графике. Если происходит одновременный пробой уровней материнской свечи, сначала определяется, какой уровень пробит первым, и строятся соответствующие структурные точки.
Зигзаг
Между структурными точками автоматически строятся линии зигзага, показывающие локальные изменения тренда.
Обновление уровней
Линии материнской свечи обновляются на каждом баре. Старые линии удаляются и создаются новые при появлении новой материнской свечи.
Настройки индикатора:
Визуализация зигзага
Показывать зигзаг – включение/отключение линий зигзага
Цвет зигзага – выбор цвета линии
Толщина линии зигзага – регулирует толщину линии (1–5)
Линии материнской свечи
Показывать границы материнской свечи – включение/отключение линий High/Low
Структурные точки
Показывать структурные точки – включение/отключение меток ключевых экстремумов
Что показывает индикатор:
Зеленая линия – уровень High текущей материнской свечи
Красная линия – уровень Low текущей материнской свечи
Меткi на графике – ключевые экстремумы, смена тренда
Линии зигзага – визуализация локального движения цены между структурными точками
Рекомендации по использованию:
Использовать на любых таймфреймах для выявления локальных экстремумов
Совмещать с другими индикаторами тренда и объема для подтверждения сигналов
Подходит для выявления точек входа и выхода на основе локальных уровней поддержки и сопротивления
Mother Candles | ZeeZeeMon
Description:
The Mother Candles indicator is designed to identify key "mother candles" and construct structural points that help determine the beginning and end of local market movements. It automatically tracks candles with extreme High and Low values and forms visual support and resistance levels, as well as zigzag lines reflecting trend changes.
The indicator is useful for:
Identifying levels that can act as demand and supply zones
Visualizing local trends and reversal points
Constructing a zigzag for analyzing the structure of price movement
Core logic:
Mother Candle
A candle with extreme High and Low values is highlighted. The High and Low lines of the mother candle are displayed on the chart. Each subsequent candle is compared with the current mother candle to determine level breakouts.
Trend and Structural Points
The trend is fixed as 1 (uptrend) or -1 (downtrend). When the trend changes, the indicator marks a key structural point and displays it on the chart. If both mother candle levels are broken simultaneously, the level broken first is identified, and the corresponding structural points are drawn.
Zigzag
Zigzag lines are automatically drawn between structural points, showing local trend changes.
Level Updates
Mother candle lines are updated on each bar. Old lines are removed and new ones are created when a new mother candle appears.
Indicator Settings:
Zigzag Visualization
Show zigzag – enable/disable zigzag lines
Zigzag color – choose line color
Zigzag line width – adjust line thickness (1–5)
Mother Candle Lines
Show mother candle boundaries – enable/disable High/Low lines
Structural Points
Show structural points – enable/disable key extremum labels
What the indicator shows:
Green line – High level of the current mother candle
Red line – Low level of the current mother candle
Labels on the chart – key extremums, trend changes
Zigzag lines – visualization of local price movement between structural points
Usage Recommendations:
Use on any timeframe to identify local extremums
Combine with other trend and volume indicators to confirm signals
Suitable for identifying entry and exit points based on local support and resistance levels
Fib OscillatorWhat is Fib Oscillator and How to Use it?
🔶 1. Conceptual Overview
The Fib Oscillator is a Fibonacci-based relative position oscillator.
Instead of measuring momentum (like RSI or MACD), it measures where price currently sits between the recent swing high and swing low, expressed as a percentage within the Fibonacci range.
In other words:
It answers: “Where is price right now within its most recent dynamic range?”
It visualizes retracement and extension zones numerically, providing continuous feedback between 0% and 100% (and beyond if extended).
🔶 2. What the Script Does
The indicator:
Automatically detects recent high and low levels using an adaptive lookback window, which depends on ATR volatility.
Calculates the current price’s position between those levels as a percentage (0–100).
Plots that percentage as an oscillator — showing visually whether price is near the top, middle, or bottom of its recent range.
Overlays Fibonacci retracement levels (23.6%, 38.2%, 50%, 61.8%, 78.6%) as reference zones.
Generates alerts when the oscillator crosses key Fib thresholds — which can signal retracement completion, breakout potential, or pullback exhaustion.
🔶 3. Technical Flow Breakdown
(a) Inputs
Input Description Default Notes
atrLength ATR period used for volatility estimation 14 Used to dynamically tune lookback sensitivity
minLookback Minimum lookback window (candles) 20 Ensures stability even in low volatility
maxLookback Maximum lookback window 100 Limits over-expansion during high volatility
isInverse Inverts chart orientation false Useful for inverse markets (e.g. shorts or inverse BTC view)
(b) Volatility-Adaptive Lookback
Instead of using a fixed lookback, it calculates:
lookback
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SMA(ATR,10)
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SMA(Close,10)
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lookback=SMA(ATR,10)/SMA(Close,10)×500
Then it clamps this between minLookback and maxLookback.
This makes the oscillator:
More reactive during high volatility (shorter lookback)
More stable during calm markets (longer lookback)
Essentially, it self-adjusts to market rhythm — you don’t have to constantly tweak lookback manually.
(c) High-Low Reference Points
It takes the highest and lowest points within the dynamic lookback window.
If isInverse = true, it flips the candle logic (useful if viewing inverse instruments like stablecoin pairs or when analyzing bearish setups invertedly).
(d) Oscillator Core
The main oscillator line:
osc
=
(
close
−
low
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(
high
−
low
)
×
100
osc=
(high−low)
(close−low)
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0% = Price is at the lookback low.
100% = Price is at the lookback high.
50% = Midpoint (balanced).
Between Fibonacci percentages (23.6%, 38.2%, 61.8%, etc.), the oscillator indicates retracement stages.
(e) Fibonacci Levels as Reference
It overlays horizontal reference lines at:
0%, 23.6%, 38.2%, 50%, 61.8%, 78.6%, 100%
These act as support/resistance bands in oscillator space.
You can read it similar to how traders use Fibonacci retracements on charts, but compressed into a single line oscillator.
(f) Alerts
The script includes built-in alert conditions for crossovers at each major Fibonacci level.
You can set TradingView alerts such as:
“Oscillator crossed above 61.8%” → possible bullish continuation or breakout.
“Oscillator crossed below 38.2%” → possible pullback or correction starting.
This allows automated monitoring of fib retracement completions without manually drawing fib levels.
🔶 4. How to Use It
🔸 Visual Interpretation
Oscillator Value Zone Market Context
0–23.6% Deep Retracement Potential exhaustion of a down-move / early reversal
23.6–38.2% Shallow retracement zone Possible continuation phase
38.2–50% Mid retracement Neutral or indecisive structure
50–61.8% Key pivot region Common trend resumption zone
61.8–78.6% Late retracement Often “last pullback” area
78.6–100% Near high range Possible overextension / profit-taking
>100% Range breakout New leg formation / expansion
🔸 Practical Application Steps
Load the indicator on your chart (set overlay = false, so it’s below the main price chart).
Observe oscillator position relative to fib bands:
Use it to determine retracement depth.
Combine with structure tools:
Trend lines, swing points, or HTF market structure.
Use crossovers for timing:
Crossing above 61.8% in an uptrend often confirms breakout continuation.
Crossing below 38.2% in a downtrend signals renewed downside momentum.
For range markets, oscillator swings between 23.6% and 78.6% can define accumulation/distribution boundaries.
🔶 5. When to Use It
During Retracements: To gauge how deep the pullback has gone.
During Range Markets: To identify relative overbought/oversold positions.
Before Breakouts: Crossovers of 61.8% or 78.6% often precede impulsive moves.
In Multi-Timeframe Contexts:
LTF (15M–1H): Detect intraday retracement exhaustion.
HTF (4H–1D): Confirm major range expansions or key reversal zones.
🔶 6. Ideal Companion Indicators
The Fib Oscillator works best when contextualized with structure, volatility, and trend bias indicators.
Below are optimal pairings:
Companion Indicator Purpose Integration Insight
Market Structure MTF Tool Identify active trend direction Use Fib Oscillator only in trend direction for cleaner signals
EMA Ribbon / Supertrend Trend confirmation Align oscillator crossovers with EMA bias
ATR Bands / Volatility Envelope Validate breakout strength If oscillator >78.6% & ATR rising → valid breakout
Volume Oscillator Confirm retracement strength Volume contraction + oscillator under 38.2% → potential reversal
HTF Fib Retracement Tool Combine LTF oscillator with HTF fib confluence Powerful multi-timeframe setups
RSI or Stochastic Measure momentum relative to position RSI divergence while oscillator near 78.6% → exhaustion clue
🔶 7. Understanding the Settings
Setting Function Practical Impact
ATR Period (14) Controls volatility sampling Higher = smoother lookback adaptation
Min Lookback (20) Smallest window allowed Lower = more reactive but noisier
Max Lookback (100) Largest window allowed Higher = smoother but slower to react
Inverse Candle Chart Flips oscillator vertically Useful when analyzing bearish or inverse scenarios (e.g. short-side fib mapping)
Recommended Configs:
For scalping/intraday: ATR 10–14, lookback 20–50
For swing/position trading: ATR 14–21, lookback 50–100
🔶 8. Example Trade Logic (Practical Use)
Scenario: Uptrend on 4H chart
Oscillator drops to below 38.2% → retracement zone
Price consolidates → oscillator stabilizes
Oscillator crosses above 50% → pullback ending
Entry: Long when oscillator crosses above 61.8%
Exit: Near 78.6–100% zone or upon divergence with RSI
For Short Bias (Inverse Setup):
Enable isInverse = true to visually flip the oscillator (so lows become highs).
Use the same thresholds inversely.
🔶 9. Strengths & Limitations
✅ Strengths
Dynamic, self-adapting to volatility
Quantifies Fib retracement as a continuous function
Compact oscillator view (no clutter on chart)
Works well across all timeframes
Compatible with both trending and ranging markets
⚠️ Limitations
Doesn’t define trend direction — must be used with structure filters
Can whipsaw during choppy consolidations
The “lookback auto-adjust” may lag in sudden volatility shifts
Shouldn’t be used standalone for entries without structural confluence
🔶 10. Summary
The “Fib Oscillator” is a dynamic Fibonacci-relative positioning tool that merges retracement theory with adaptive volatility logic.
It gives traders an intuitive, quantified view of where price sits within its recent fib range, allowing anticipation of pullbacks, reversals, or breakout momentum.
Think of it as a "Fibonacci RSI", but instead of momentum strength, it shows positional depth — the vibrational location of price within its natural swing cycle.
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HIDDEN IMPULSE - Multi-Timeframe Momentum Detection System
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OVERVIEW
Hidden Impulse is an advanced momentum oscillator that combines the Schaff Trend Cycle (STC) and Force Index into a comprehensive multi-timeframe trading system. Unlike standard implementations of these indicators, this script introduces three distinct trading setups with specific entry conditions, multi-timeframe confirmation, and trend filtering.
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ORIGINALITY & KEY FEATURES
This indicator is original in the following ways:
1. DUAL-TIMEFRAME STC ANALYSIS
Standard STC implementations work on a single timeframe. This script
simultaneously analyzes STC on both your trading timeframe and a higher
timeframe, providing trend context and filtering out low-probability signals.
2. FORCE INDEX INTEGRATION
The script combines STC with Force Index (volume-weighted price momentum)
to confirm the strength behind price moves. This combination helps identify
when momentum shifts are backed by genuine buying/selling pressure.
3. THREE DISTINCT TRADING SETUPS
Rather than generic overbought/oversold signals, the indicator provides
three specific, rule-based setups:
- Setup A: Classic trend-following entries with multi-timeframe confirmation
- Setup B: Divergence-based reversal entries (highest probability)
- Setup C: Mean-reversion bounce trades at extreme levels
4. INTELLIGENT FILTERING
All signals are filtered through:
- 50 EMA trend direction (prevents counter-trend trades)
- Higher timeframe STC alignment (ensures macro trend agreement)
- Force Index confirmation (validates volume support)
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HOW IT WORKS - TECHNICAL EXPLANATION
SCHAFF TREND CYCLE (STC) CALCULATION:
The STC is a cyclical oscillator that combines MACD concepts with stochastic
smoothing to create earlier and smoother trend signals.
Step 1: Calculate MACD
- Fast MA = EMA(close, Length1) — default 23
- Slow MA = EMA(close, Length2) — default 50
- MACD Line = Fast MA - Slow MA
Step 2: First Stochastic Smoothing
- Apply stochastic calculation to MACD
- Stoch1 = 100 × (MACD - Lowest(MACD, Smoothing)) / (Highest(MACD, Smoothing) - Lowest(MACD, Smoothing))
- Smooth result with EMA(Stoch1, Smoothing) — default 10
Step 3: Second Stochastic Smoothing
- Apply stochastic calculation again to the smoothed stochastic
- This creates the final STC value between 0-100
The dual stochastic smoothing makes STC more responsive than MACD while
being smoother than traditional stochastics.
FORCE INDEX CALCULATION:
Force Index measures the power behind price movements by incorporating volume:
Force Raw = (Close - Close ) × Volume
Force Index = EMA(Force Raw, Period) — default 13
Interpretation:
- Positive Force Index = Buying pressure (bulls in control)
- Negative Force Index = Selling pressure (bears in control)
- Force Index crossing zero = Momentum shift
- Divergences with price = Weakening momentum (reversal signal)
TREND FILTER:
A 50-period EMA serves as the trend filter:
- Price above EMA50 = Uptrend → Only LONG signals allowed
- Price below EMA50 = Downtrend → Only SHORT signals allowed
This prevents counter-trend trading which accounts for most losing trades.
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THE THREE TRADING SETUPS - DETAILED
SETUP A: CLASSIC MOMENTUM ENTRY
Concept: Enter when STC exits oversold/overbought zones with trend confirmation
LONG CONDITIONS:
1. Higher timeframe STC > 25 (macro trend is up)
2. Primary timeframe STC crosses above 25 (momentum turning up)
3. Force Index crosses above 0 OR already positive (volume confirms)
4. Price above 50 EMA (local trend is up)
SHORT CONDITIONS:
1. Higher timeframe STC < 75 (macro trend is down)
2. Primary timeframe STC crosses below 75 (momentum turning down)
3. Force Index crosses below 0 OR already negative (volume confirms)
4. Price below 50 EMA (local trend is down)
Best for: Trending markets, continuation trades
Win rate: Moderate (60-65%)
Risk/Reward: 1:2 to 1:3
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SETUP B: DIVERGENCE REVERSAL (HIGHEST PROBABILITY)
Concept: Identify exhaustion points where price makes new extremes but
momentum (Force Index) fails to confirm
BULLISH DIVERGENCE:
1. Price makes a lower low (LL) over 10 bars
2. Force Index makes a higher low (HL) — refuses to follow price down
3. STC is below 25 (oversold condition)
Trigger: STC starts rising AND Force Index crosses above zero
BEARISH DIVERGENCE:
1. Price makes a higher high (HH) over 10 bars
2. Force Index makes a lower high (LH) — refuses to follow price up
3. STC is above 75 (overbought condition)
Trigger: STC starts falling AND Force Index crosses below zero
Why this works: Divergences signal that the current trend is losing steam.
When volume (Force Index) doesn't confirm new price extremes, a reversal
is likely.
Best for: Reversal trading, range-bound markets
Win rate: High (70-75%)
Risk/Reward: 1:3 to 1:5
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SETUP C: QUICK BOUNCE AT EXTREMES
Concept: Catch rapid mean-reversion moves when price touches EMA50 in
extreme STC zones
LONG CONDITIONS:
1. Price touches 50 EMA from above (pullback in uptrend)
2. STC < 15 (extreme oversold)
3. Force Index > 0 (buyers stepping in)
SHORT CONDITIONS:
1. Price touches 50 EMA from below (pullback in downtrend)
2. STC > 85 (extreme overbought)
3. Force Index < 0 (sellers stepping in)
Best for: Scalping, quick mean-reversion trades
Win rate: Moderate (55-60%)
Risk/Reward: 1:1 to 1:2
Note: Use tighter stops and quick profit-taking
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HOW TO USE THE INDICATOR
STEP 1: CONFIGURE TIMEFRAMES
Primary Timeframe (STC - Primary Timeframe):
- Leave empty to use your current chart timeframe
- This is where you'll take trades
Higher Timeframe (STC - Higher Timeframe):
- Default: 30 minutes
- Recommended ratios:
* 5min chart → 30min higher TF
* 15min chart → 1H higher TF
* 1H chart → 4H higher TF
* Daily chart → Weekly higher TF
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STEP 2: ADJUST STC PARAMETERS FOR YOUR MARKET
Default (23/50/10) works well for stocks and forex, but adjust for:
CRYPTO (volatile):
- Length 1: 15
- Length 2: 35
- Smoothing: 8
(Faster response for rapid price movements)
STOCKS (standard):
- Length 1: 23
- Length 2: 50
- Smoothing: 10
(Balanced settings)
FOREX MAJORS (slower):
- Length 1: 30
- Length 2: 60
- Smoothing: 12
(Filters out noise in 24/7 markets)
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STEP 3: ENABLE YOUR PREFERRED SETUPS
Toggle setups based on your trading style:
Conservative Trader:
✓ Setup B (Divergence) — highest win rate
✗ Setup A (Classic) — only in strong trends
✗ Setup C (Bounce) — too aggressive
Trend Trader:
✓ Setup A (Classic) — primary signals
✓ Setup B (Divergence) — for entries on pullbacks
✗ Setup C (Bounce) — not suitable for trending
Scalper:
✓ Setup C (Bounce) — quick in-and-out
✓ Setup B (Divergence) — high probability scalps
✗ Setup A (Classic) — too slow
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STEP 4: READ THE SIGNALS
ON THE CHART:
Labels appear when conditions are met:
Green labels:
- "LONG A" — Setup A long entry
- "LONG B DIV" — Setup B divergence long (best signal)
- "LONG C" — Setup C bounce long
Red labels:
- "SHORT A" — Setup A short entry
- "SHORT B DIV" — Setup B divergence short (best signal)
- "SHORT C" — Setup C bounce short
IN THE INDICATOR PANEL (bottom):
- Blue line = Primary timeframe STC
- Orange dots = Higher timeframe STC (optional)
- Green/Red bars = Force Index histogram
- Dashed lines at 25/75 = Entry/Exit zones
- Background shading = Oversold (green) / Overbought (red)
INFO TABLE (top-right corner):
Shows real-time status:
- STC values for both timeframes
- Force Index direction
- Price position vs EMA
- Current trend direction
- Active signal type
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TRADING STRATEGY & RISK MANAGEMENT
ENTRY RULES:
Priority ranking (best to worst):
1st: Setup B (Divergence) — wait for these
2nd: Setup A (Classic) — in confirmed trends only
3rd: Setup C (Bounce) — scalping only
Confirmation checklist before entry:
☑ Signal label appears on chart
☑ TREND in info table matches signal direction
☑ Higher timeframe STC aligned (check orange dots or table)
☑ Force Index confirming (check histogram color)
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STOP LOSS PLACEMENT:
Setup A (Classic):
- LONG: Below recent swing low
- SHORT: Above recent swing high
- Typical: 1-2 ATR distance
Setup B (Divergence):
- LONG: Below the divergence low
- SHORT: Above the divergence high
- Typical: 0.5-1.5 ATR distance
Setup C (Bounce):
- LONG: 5-10 pips below EMA50
- SHORT: 5-10 pips above EMA50
- Typical: 0.3-0.8 ATR distance
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TAKE PROFIT TARGETS:
Conservative approach:
- Exit when STC reaches opposite level
- LONG: Exit when STC > 75
- SHORT: Exit when STC < 25
Aggressive approach:
- Hold until opposite signal appears
- Trail stop as STC moves in your favor
Partial profits:
- Take 50% at 1:2 risk/reward
- Let remaining 50% run to target
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WHAT TO AVOID:
❌ Trading Setup A in sideways/choppy markets
→ Wait for clear trend or use Setup B only
❌ Ignoring higher timeframe STC
→ Always check orange dots align with your direction
❌ Taking signals against the major trend
→ If weekly trend is down, be cautious with longs
❌ Overtrading Setup C
→ Maximum 2-3 bounce trades per session
❌ Trading during low volume periods
→ Force Index becomes unreliable
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ALERTS CONFIGURATION
The indicator includes 8 alert types:
Individual setup alerts:
- "Setup A - LONG" / "Setup A - SHORT"
- "Setup B - DIV LONG" / "Setup B - DIV SHORT" ⭐ recommended
- "Setup C - BOUNCE LONG" / "Setup C - BOUNCE SHORT"
Combined alerts:
- "ANY LONG" — fires on any long signal
- "ANY SHORT" — fires on any short signal
Recommended alert setup:
- Create "Setup B - DIV LONG" and "Setup B - DIV SHORT" alerts
- These are the highest probability signals
- Set "Once Per Bar Close" to avoid false alerts
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VISUALIZATION SETTINGS
Show Labels on Chart:
Toggle on/off the signal labels (green/red)
Disable for cleaner chart once you're familiar with the indicator
Show Higher TF STC:
Toggle the orange dots showing higher timeframe STC
Useful for visual confirmation of multi-timeframe alignment
Info Panel:
Cannot be disabled — always shows current status
Positioned top-right to avoid chart interference
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EXAMPLE TRADE WALKTHROUGH
SETUP B DIVERGENCE LONG EXAMPLE:
1. Market Context:
- Price in downtrend, below 50 EMA
- Multiple lower lows forming
- STC below 25 (oversold)
2. Divergence Formation:
- Price makes new low at $45.20
- Force Index refuses to make new low (higher low forms)
- This indicates selling pressure weakening
3. Signal Trigger:
- STC starts turning up
- Force Index crosses above zero
- Label appears: "LONG B DIV"
4. Trade Execution:
- Entry: $45.50 (current price at signal)
- Stop Loss: $44.80 (below divergence low)
- Target 1: $47.90 (STC reaches 75) — risk/reward 1:3.4
- Target 2: Opposite signal or trail stop
5. Trade Management:
- Price rallies to $47.20
- STC reaches 68 (approaching target zone)
- Take 50% profit, move stop to breakeven
- Exit remaining at $48.10 when STC crosses 75
Result: 3.7R gain
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ADVANCED TIPS
1. MULTI-TIMEFRAME CONFLUENCE
For highest probability trades, wait for:
- Primary TF signal
- Higher TF STC aligned (>25 for longs, <75 for shorts)
- Even higher TF trend in same direction (manual check)
2. VOLUME CONFIRMATION
Watch the Force Index histogram:
- Increasing bar size = Strengthening momentum
- Decreasing bar size = Weakening momentum
- Use this to gauge signal strength
3. AVOID THESE MARKET CONDITIONS
- Major news events (Force Index becomes erratic)
- Market open first 30 minutes (volatility spikes)
- Low liquidity instruments (Force Index unreliable)
- Extreme trending days (wait for pullbacks)
4. COMBINE WITH SUPPORT/RESISTANCE
Best signals occur near:
- Key horizontal levels
- Fibonacci retracements
- Previous day's high/low
- Psychological round numbers
5. SESSION AWARENESS
- Asia session: Use lower timeframes, Setup C works well
- London session: Setup A and B both effective
- New York session: All setups work, highest volume
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INDICATOR WINDOWS LAYOUT
MAIN CHART:
- Price action
- 50 EMA (green/red)
- Signal labels
- Info panel
INDICATOR WINDOW:
- STC oscillator (blue line, 0-100 scale)
- Higher TF STC (orange dots, optional)
- Force Index histogram (green/red bars)
- Reference levels (25, 50, 75)
- Background zones (green oversold, red overbought)
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PERFORMANCE OPTIMIZATION
For best results:
Backtesting:
- Test on your specific instrument and timeframe
- Adjust STC parameters if win rate < 55%
- Record which setup works best for your market
Position Sizing:
- Risk 1-2% per trade
- Setup B can use 2% risk (higher win rate)
- Setup C should use 1% risk (lower win rate)
Trade Frequency:
- Setup B: 2-5 signals per week (be patient)
- Setup A: 5-10 signals per week
- Setup C: 10+ signals per week (scalping)
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CREDITS & REFERENCES
This indicator builds upon established technical analysis concepts:
Schaff Trend Cycle:
- Developed by Doug Schaff (1996)
- Original concept published in Technical Analysis of Stocks & Commodities
- Implementation based on standard STC formula
Force Index:
- Developed by Dr. Alexander Elder
- Described in "Trading for a Living" (1993)
- Classic volume-momentum indicator
The multi-timeframe integration, three-setup system, and specific
entry conditions are original contributions of this indicator.
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DISCLAIMER
This indicator is a technical analysis tool and does not guarantee profits.
Past performance is not indicative of future results. Always:
- Use proper risk management
- Test on demo account first
- Combine with fundamental analysis
- Never risk more than you can afford to lose
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SUPPORT & QUESTIONS
If you find this indicator helpful, please:
- Leave a like and comment
- Share your feedback and results
- Report any bugs or issues
For questions about usage or optimization for specific markets,
feel free to comment below.
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Adaptive Vol Gauge [ParadoxAlgo]This is an overlay tool that measures and shows market ups and downs (volatility) based on daily high and low prices. It adjusts automatically to recent price changes and highlights calm or wild market periods. It colors the chart background and bars in shades of blue to cyan, with optional small labels for changes in market mood. Use it for info only—combine with your own analysis and risk controls. It's not a buy/sell signal or promise of results.Key FeaturesSmart Volatility Measure: Tracks price swings with a flexible time window that reacts to market speed.
Market Mood Detection: Spots high-energy (wild) or low-energy (calm) phases to help see shifts.
Visual Style: Uses smooth color fades on the background and bars—cyan for calm, deep blue for wild—to blend nicely on your chart.
Custom Options: Change settings like time periods, sensitivity, colors, and labels.
Chart Fit: Sits right on your main price chart without extra lines, keeping things clean.
How It WorksThe tool figures out volatility like this:Adjustment Factor:Looks at recent price ranges compared to longer ones.
Tweaks the time window (between 10-50 bars) based on how fast prices are moving.
Volatility Calc:Adds up logs of high/low ranges over the adjusted window.
Takes the square root for the final value.
Can scale it to yearly terms for easy comparison across chart timeframes.
Mood Check:Compares current volatility to its recent average and spread.
Flags "high" if above your set level, "low" if below.
Neutral in between.
This setup makes it quicker in busy markets and steadier in quiet ones.Settings You Can ChangeAdjust in the tool's menu:Base Time Window (default: 20): Starting point for calculations. Bigger numbers smooth things out but might miss quick changes.
Adjustment Strength (default: 0.5): How much it reacts to price speed. Low = steady; high = quick changes.
Yearly Scaling (default: on): Makes values comparable across short or long charts. Turn off for raw numbers.
Mood Sensitivity (default: 1.0): How strict for calling high/low moods. Low = more shifts; high = only big ones.
Show Labels (default: on): Adds tiny "High Vol" or "Low Vol" tags when moods change. They point up or down from bars.
Background Fade (default: 80): How see-through the color fill is (0 = invisible, 100 = solid).
Bar Fade (default: 50): How much color blends into your candles or bars (0 = none, 100 = full).
How to Read and Use ItColor Shifts:Background and bars fade based on mood strength:Cyan shades mean calm markets (good for steady, back-and-forth trades).
Deep blue shades mean wild markets (watch for big moves or turns).
Smooth changes show volatility building or easing.
Labels:"High Vol" (deep blue, from below bar): Start of wild phase.
"Low Vol" (cyan, from above bar): Start of calm phase.
Only shows at changes to avoid clutter. Use for timing strategy tweaks.
Trading Ideas:Mood-Based Plays: In wild phases (deep blue), try chase-momentum or breakout trades since swings are bigger. In calm phases (cyan), stick to bounce-back or range trades.
Risk Tips: Cut trade sizes in wild times to handle bigger losses. Use calm times for longer holds with close stops.
Chart Time Tips: Turn on yearly scaling for matching short and long views. Test settings on past data—loosen for quick trades (more alerts), tighten for longer ones (fewer, stronger).
Mix with Others: Add trend lines or averages—buy in calm up-moves, sell in wild down-moves. Check with volume or key levels too.
Special Cases: In big news events, it reacts faster. On slow assets, it might overstate swings—ease the adjustment strength.
Limits and TipsIt looks back at past data, so it trails real-time action and can't predict ahead.
Results differ by stock or timeframe—test on history first.
Colors and tags are just visuals; set your own alerts if needed.
Follows TradingView rules: No win promises, for learning only. Open for sharing; share thoughts in forums.
With this, you can spot market energy and tweak your trades smarter. Start on practice charts.
CRT [TakingProphets]CRT (Candle Range Theory) — HTF context overlay with alerts
Purpose
Informational overlay to structure higher-timeframe (HTF) context. It does not generate buy/sell signals and is not financial advice. Use it to organize analysis and alerts—not to automate trades.
What it does
Projects HTF candles (1m → 1M) on any lower timeframe so the big picture stays on the chart.
Detects CRT transitions on the HTF (bullish/bearish “failed continuation” pattern).
Evaluates SMT divergence vs. a user-selected correlated instrument on the same HTF (historical & real-time).
Extends live HTF Open/High/Low/Close as developing reference levels.
Concepts (what it looks for)
Candle Range Theory (CRT) — a 3-bar HTF pattern where candle 2 fails to continue candle 1’s move:
Bearish CRT: candle 2 trades above candle 1’s high but closes back inside candle 1’s range and does not break its low.
Bullish CRT: candle 2 trades below candle 1’s low but closes back inside candle 1’s range and does not break its high.
SMT divergence (intermarket) — compares HTF swing extremes between the chart symbol and a correlated symbol:
Bearish SMT: one makes a higher high while the other does not.
Bullish SMT: one makes a lower low while the other does not.
Checked in two modes: historical (between the two last closed HTF bars) and real-time (last closed vs. current forming HTF bar).
How the elements work together (integration, not a mashup)
All modules share one HTF time base, so annotations describe the same segment of price action. The overlay produces an explicit context state by sequencing the modules in this order:
HTF Projection → Structural Frame
The last three HTF candles are drawn (bodies+wicks). This creates the “canvas” the rest of the logic references (ranges, highs/lows, and time boundaries).
CRT Test → Directional Bias Candidate
The script evaluates the 3-bar CRT conditions on those exact HTF candles (not lower-TF approximations).
If conditions are forming on the current HTF bar, status is CRT Forming.
If they complete on the close, status becomes CRT Confirmed (Bullish/Bearish).
SMT Check → Confirmation/Stress-Test on the Same HTF
Using the same HTF window, the tool compares swing progress with the correlated symbol.
Historical SMT comments on whether the prior HTF segment’s push had intermarket agreement.
Real-time SMT comments on the current forming push.
This lets you confirm a CRT bias (e.g., Bearish CRT + Bearish SMT) or challenge it (e.g., Bullish CRT but Bearish SMT).
Live HTF OHLC → Actionable Reference Levels
The current HTF Open/High/Low/Close are extended as levels. These are the decision rails you’ll typically use to judge follow-through, failure, mitigation, or targets in the same CRT/SMT context.
Resulting context states (what you’ll see in alerts/labels):
Neutral (no CRT; SMT may still inform context).
CRT Forming (monitor): HTF push is underway; watch real-time SMT into HTF High/Low/Close projections.
CRT Confirmed (bias): HTF failure pattern locked; use projections as reference for continuation/invalidations.
CRT + SMT Aligned (confluence): CRT direction agrees with SMT; strongest context.
CRT vs. SMT Mixed (caution): bias exists but intermarket is disagreeing; treat levels as potential fade zones.
Why this is not a mashup
Every module is computed and plotted in the same HTF coordinate system, so signals are about one thing: the current HTF segment.
CRT provides the bias hypothesis, SMT provides a cross-market test of that hypothesis in the same window, and live OHLC projections supply the exact levels used to act on or fade that hypothesis.
Alerts are tied to state transitions (e.g., CRT forming → confirmed; SMT flip), not to unrelated features.
Mechanics (high-level)
HTF Projection: pulls HTF OHLC/time for the last three HTF bars and renders body boxes + wicks; optional time labels adapt to intraday vs D/W/M.
CRT Labels: when the three-bar conditions are met, prints BULLISH CRT or BEARISH CRT on the HTF stack.
SMT Lines: draws labeled diagonals across the relevant HTF pair for historical and real-time checks using your correlated symbol.
Live Levels: extends the current HTF Open/High/Low/Close horizontally; anchors are deterministic (Open = first bar, High/Low = first occurrence, Close = current bar).
Inputs & customization
HTF timeframe: 1m–1M.
Display: candle width/opacity, borders/wicks, time labels (12h/24h).
SMT: enable/disable, correlated symbol, line style/width, optional labels.
Projections: enable/disable, left extension (bars), per-level styling and price labels.
Alerts: switches for CRT, SMT-historical, SMT-real-time.
Alerts (workflow prompts)
Bullish/Bearish CRT detected on the selected HTF.
Bullish/Bearish SMT (historical) between the two last closed HTF bars.
Bullish/Bearish SMT (real-time) between the last closed and current forming HTF bar.
Suggested text includes the HTF and current context state so you know if CRT and SMT are aligned or mixed.
Example use
Bearish scenario: A Bearish CRT confirms on the 4H; soon after, real-time SMT (bearish) appears while price probes the projected 4H High. Context = CRT + SMT Aligned → treat the projected Open/Close as near-term objectives.
Mixed scenario: A Bullish CRT forms on 1H, but historical SMT (bearish) printed in the prior segment. Context = Mixed → continue to monitor real-time SMT and projected Low for possible invalidation.
Notes & limitations
HTF values are provisional until the HTF bar closes; labels/lines can update while forming.
SMT depends on the correlated symbol you select; relationships vary by market/regime.
Session gaps/illiquid hours can distort extremes and time labels.
Educational tool: no performance claims, no entry/exit signals.
Originality & scope (for protected/invite-only publications)
A unified HTF projection → CRT test → SMT check → live level pipeline that yields explicit context states instead of separate, unrelated overlays.
Formal CRT detection performed on actual HTF bars (not lower-TF approximations).
Dual-mode SMT tied to the same HTF windows (historical + real-time), plotted as labeled span lines.
Deterministic OHLC projection (first-occurrence anchoring) to align decisions with the identified context.
Attribution: CRT/SMT concepts inspired by ICT. Design, implementation, and alert framework by TakingProphets.
AriVestHub_SMCIntroduction to the AriVestHub_SMC Indicator
The AriVestHub_SMC indicator is designed and coded based on Smart Money Concepts (SMC). This tool has unique features that you won’t find in any other indicator built around SMC.
I’ve been active in the crypto market since 2019, and besides using the SMC strategy, I also apply several custom strategies in my trading. Personalized versions of these strategies will gradually be shared with you as well.
The main reason for developing this indicator was the gap in existing tools. Many times, setups like Valid Pullback or Inside Bar Candles appear on the chart but are not easily recognizable at first glance, and therefore they get ignored. This often leads to mistakes in Market Structure Mapping right from the beginning, which then causes errors in further analysis and predictions.
Since the SMC strategy is entirely built on market structure, any mistake in identifying its key components basically destroys the reliability of the analysis.
Unlike similar indicators that mostly just draw nice lines and zones on the chart for promotional purposes, AriVestHub_SMC aims to show the reality of the market, not beautify it. Price behavior is the result of trader psychology and the clash of different views—it doesn’t have to look neat and pretty all the time.
This indicator shows exactly what has happened in the market and the possible scenarios ahead. Once you use this tool and study this guide, you’ll clearly feel the difference compared to other common indicators. My main goal in creating AriVestHub_SMC was to give real help to traders—not just to sell or commercialize it.
The AriVestHub_SMC indicator is basically a Market Structure Mapping Engine (SMC Structure Mapping Engine), whose main task is to detect and accurately map market structure movements.
The market is full of exceptional conditions, and analyzing them without indicators and only by visual inspection is almost impossible. This often leads to errors, especially in strategies that are based on market structure.
One of the most important and valuable features of this indicator compared to similar ones is that, after extensively studying and manually analyzing various charts with indicators, I have coded almost all common scenarios as well as exceptional cases that occur under different market conditions.
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Its key features include:
• BOS / CHoCH – Detecting
• breakouts and changes in market character
• IDM / Pullback – Confirming pivots and valid moves
• OF / OB – Marking key supply and demand zones
• SMT (Smart Money Trap) – Spotting invalid zones and smart money traps
• Liquidity Sweeps / Equal High-Low – Liquidity hunts and reversal setups
• Transfer Option – Automatically correcting structure in Single Leg scenarios
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Basic Concepts in the AriVestHub_SMC Strategy
1. Inside Bar
An Inside Bar is a candle (or group of candles) whose price range falls between the High and Low of the previous candle.
In Smart Money and market structure analysis, these candles are usually ignored, and only the main candle is considered.
Simply put, an Inside Bar signals market pause and energy buildup—a place where both buyers and sellers are waiting for price to decide its next direction.
In the picture, you can see candles highlighted in a different color that fall within the main candle range. They should not be treated as independent candles, and all of them together should be considered as one.
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2. Pullback
A pullback happens when price makes a temporary return after a main move. Even a single candle can cause it.
In Smart Money, a valid pullback is defined as:
• In an uptrend: if the Low of a candle breaks the Low of the previous candle which is not an Inside Bar, a valid pullback occurs.
• In a downtrend: if the High of a candle breaks the High of the previous candle which is not an Inside Bar, a valid pullback occurs.
Valid pullbacks are the points where the market gathers the energy needed to continue its move.
In the image below, both valid and invalid pullbacks are shown.
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3. IDM – Inducement
Inducement is one of the most important concepts in AriVestHub_SMC. Without IDM, no structure in Smart Money can form.
Every valid pullback can be considered an IDM.
There are two types: Major IDM and Minor IDM.
Correctly identifying IDM is critical, because the entire market structure is mapped based on it.
After each BOS or CHoCH, a new HH or LL pivot is only confirmed if the price returns and touches the IDM.
• In an uptrend after BOS: the lowest price of the first valid pullback is the Major IDM, and the last pullback before reaching the Major IDM is the Minor IDM.
• In an uptrend after CHoCH: the highest price of the first valid pullback is the Major IDM, and the last pullback before reaching the Major IDM is the Minor IDM.
The same rules apply in reverse for downtrends.
In this strategy, Major IDM always takes priority.
The image shows different types of IDM, and the same applies for downtrends.
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4. BOS – Break of Structure
A Break of Structure happens when price breaks its previous High or Low in the direction of the trend:
• In an uptrend: if the previous HH is broken, BOS occurs.
• In a downtrend: if the previous LL is broken, BOS occurs.
BOS confirms continuation of the current market trend.
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5. CHoCH – Change of Character
Change of Character occurs when price moves against the previous trend:
• In an uptrend: if the previous LL is broken, CHoCH occurs.
• In a downtrend: if the previous HH is broken, CHoCH occurs.
CHoCH is usually a signal of a trend reversal or a deep market correction.
The image shows the overall market structure with BOS and CHoCH.
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6. Order Flow
Order Flow zones are formed from valid pullbacks and are usually points where price reacts strongly.
They are defined as:
• In an uptrend: Last Selling Momentum Before pushing upside
• In a downtrend: Last Buying Momentum Before pushing dowside
Three main types of Order Flow used in this strategy:
• OF: Decisional (Dec) – The first valid OF after IDM, where the market makes its key decision.
• OF: Extreme (Ext) – The last valid OF after IDM, acting as the final defense of buyers or sellers.
• SMT – Smart Money Trap – All order zones before IDM, and those between Dec and Ext. These usually cause short-term, deceptive reactions and are not valid for trading.
In addition:
• Unmitigated Order Flow – A zone not yet touched, still a liquidity source.
• Mitigated Order Flow – A zone that has been touched, with reduced validity.
• Redefine Order Flow – Identifying internal OFs within a main unmitigated OF for more precise entries.
The image shows the different types of OF.
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7. H/L Liquidity Sweep
A Liquidity Sweep happens when price breaks a previous High or Low with a wick, but the candle body fails to close beyond it.
• If the High is broken with a wick but the candle closes below it, a Liquidity Sweep occurs.
• If the Low is broken with a wick but the candle closes above it, a Liquidity Sweep occurs.
These setups are often signs of trapping traders and starting a move in the opposite direction. In fact, Liquidity Sweep points are among the best trading setups.
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🔑 Final Note
All these concepts are like puzzle pieces: Inside Bar, Valid Pullback, IDM, BOS, CHoCH, Order Flow, and Liquidity Sweep.
When combined, they create a clear and accurate picture of the market’s real behavior.
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Indicator Settings
1. Analyze From … To …
• Set the analysis time range.
• Another use: In ping-pong structures, you can add another copy of the indicator to the chart, set the starting point at the recent HH or LL, and map the internal structure for counter-trend trading.
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2. Main
• Confirm CHoCH with wicks → If enabled, only the wick (not the body) is considered for BOS and CHoCH confirmation. Useful for spotting subtle liquidity-based breaks.
• Major / Minor IDM → Choose IDM type.
• Consider Inside Bar → Best kept enabled, so candles inside the previous candle are ignored.
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3. Fib Ret
• Min pullback retracement % → Set the minimum retracement level.
• Helps identify valid pullbacks and gives more confidence in trend continuation.
• Meaning: if BOS happens, price must at least retrace by the minimum percentage before expecting the trend to continue.
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4. BOS/CHoCH
• Display BOS and CHoCH on the chart with customizable color and style.
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5. IDM
• Mark previous IDM : Show past IDMs.
• Mark live IDM : Show current active IDM.
• Customize IDM display options.
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6. Pivots
• Display HH and LL pivots.
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7. Transferring H/L IDM BOS/CHoCH
• Transfer in case of lack idmB or idmS → When the move is Single Leg and no valid IDM exists in the recent move, HH, LL, and IDM must be shifted and corrected. This adjusts the market structure.
• In case of transferring, remove all previous transferred Market Structure → If enabled, every time HH/LL and IDM need to be shifted, the transfer happens and the market structure is re-analyzed from scratch.
• Important: Often after one transfer, another Single Leg appears. This option keeps adjusting structure automatically, while doing it manually would be slow and error-prone.
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8. Order Flow
• Display Decisional, Extreme, and Supply/Demand OFs.
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9. H/L Sweeps
• Detect Liquidity Sweeps at Highs and Lows.
• These are very strong reversal setups.
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10. Equal High/Low
• Show equal Highs and Lows where liquidity often accumulates.
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11. Moving Average
• Add a moving average as a trend filter.
• Option to choose type (SMA/EMA) and length (e.g., 50 or 200).
• Usually:
o MA50 → For mid-term trends, quick confirmation.
o MA200 → For long-term trends, stronger confirmation.
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12. Internal Structure (ZigZag)
• Show internal market structure as ZigZag.
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13. Inside Bar Candles
• Display Inside Bars in color or with a box.
Futures Day Trading Key Levels by Dhawal Ranka
Hey everyone, thank you for using this script, let me know in the comments how you feel about it!
What this script does:
This indicator renders one consolidated map of intraday reference levels for futures (e.g., ES, NQ, GC, CL). It is session-aware and draws:
- Previous ETH day High/Low/Close
- Previous RTH High/Low/Close (built from your RTH session)
- Today’s developing RTH High/Low and Mid
- Overnight (ON) session High/Low
- Opening Range (first N minutes of RTH): OR High/Low
- VWAP (day-anchored) with optional ±σ bands
- Floor Pivots (PP/R1/S1/R2/S2) from prior ETH daily bar
- ADR projections (Up/Down) using a configurable lookback and anchor
- Settlement: prior official settlement and today’s projected settle (with manual override)
- Weekly/Monthly context: prior W/M High/Low/Close and current W/M Open
- Minimal right-edge text tags (instead of big boxes) that sit on the price scale line and auto-pack when levels coincide
All lines extend across the chart to make confluence obvious without clutter.
How it works (methods & calculations)
Sessions
The script exposes two user sessions and a time zone:
RTH (e.g., 09:30–16:00 America/New_York)
ON (e.g., 18:00–09:29 America/New_York)
Session membership is computed with time(timeframe, session, tz) != 0.
RTH H/L/C (prev) are aggregated intrabar: on RTH start we seed H/L; while inRTH we update; on RTH end we store the close.
Previous Day (ETH) levels
request.security(syminfo.tickerid, "D", high /low /close ) supplies PDH/PDL/PDC on the continuous ETH daily.
Opening Range
On RTH start we mark orStartTime.
While RTH is active and elapsed time < N minutes, we track the running high/low.
When elapsed ≥ N minutes, we freeze OR High/Low.
VWAP & ±σ bands (intraday)
Day-anchored VWAP uses ta.vwap(hlc3).
Bands: standard deviation of (close − vwap) from day start, accumulated inline:
stdev = sqrt( mean(dev^2) − mean(dev)^2 )
Bands = vwap ± k * stdev (user multiplier).
Floor Pivots (classic)
Using prior ETH daily H/L/C:
PP = (H + L + C) / 3
R1 = 2*PP − L, S1 = 2*PP − H
R2 = PP + (H − L), S2 = PP − (H − L).
ADR projections
Daily range series rng = request.security(..., "D", high - low).
ADR = SMA(rng, L) (default L=14).
Anchor is user-selectable: today’s open or yesterday’s close.
Projections: ADR Up = anchor + ADR/2, ADR Down = anchor − ADR/2.
Settlement
Prev Settle defaults to prior ETH daily close but can be overridden manually for markets where official settlement differs from feed close.
Today Projected Settle uses the current ETH daily close value.
Weekly / Monthly context
Prior W/M H/L/C from "W"/"M" with , plus current W/M Open.
Rendering & label logic (originality)
Lines are persistent: each named level owns one line object that is updated, not re-created—keeps resource use low and avoids “too many plots”.
Right-edge labels are text-only (no box) placed at x = bar_index + offset and yloc.price.
When multiple levels share (almost) the same price, labels are packed side-by-side using a small bucketing algorithm:
Prices are bucketed within ±½ tick.
Each label gets a position index inside its bucket; the final x-offset = baseOffset + index*step + priority.
Priorities nudge important tags (e.g., Settle/RTH levels) closer to the price scale so they remain readable.
Why this is published & what’s original
It’s not a simple mashup: the script’s utility is the session-aware aggregation, the OR timing logic, the intraday σ calculation around VWAP, the line-persistence manager, and the label packing with priorities that keeps the right edge readable even when many levels coincide.
The closed-source protection covers the packing/priority scheme and the persistent object management that make it practical on busy futures charts without hitting Pine limits.
How to use
Set your sessions & time zone
Choose RTH/ON session windows (the defaults match CME equity index futures) and the time zone of your charting workflow.
Toggle components
Enable only the layers you need (e.g., VWAP bands off if you want a cleaner chart).
Opening Range length (minutes) is adjustable.
Settlement
If your broker/feed’s daily close isn’t the official settlement, enter a manual settle value for the prior day.
Read the right edge
Labels sit on the price scale line. When two labels share the same price, they appear side-by-side rather than overlapping.
Timeframes & symbols
Designed for intraday futures on 1–30m. Works on other symbols/timeframes but intent is day trading.
Inputs (summary)
Sessions/TZ: RTH window, ON window, time zone
Today: RTH H/L/Mid, ON H/L, OR (minutes)
VWAP: on/off, ±σ bands, multiplier
Pivots: PP/R1/S1/R2/S2 (ETH)
ADR: lookback, anchor (open vs. prev close)
Settlement: show prev/proj, manual override
Weekly/Monthly: prior H/L/C + current open
Style: line transparency; right-edge tag size, base offset, and step; optional inline labels
Limitations & notes
“Prev Settle” equals the prior daily close unless overridden.
Session definitions matter: if your exchange hours differ, set your own RTH/ON windows.
No alerts are included to minimize plot count and keep performance high (you can add alert conditions on any level in a private copy).
Disclaimer
For educational purposes only; not financial advice. Futures trading involves significant risk.
Versioning
This script will be maintained under a single publication using Update (no minor forks). Major changes will be documented in the Change Log section of the script description.
