Supply & Demand ZonesThis indicator detects high-probability supply and demand zones using a multi-step smart money concept approach:
Liquidity Sweep Detection: Identifies when price sweeps above a pivot high (supply setup) or below a pivot low (demand setup), capturing liquidity grabs by institutional traders.
Displacement Confirmation: Requires a strong displacement candle (measured by ATR and body percentage) or fair value gap (FVG/imbalance) in the opposite direction after the sweep.
Volume Confirmation: Optional filter ensures zones form only when volume exceeds the user-defined threshold, indicating institutional participation.
Smart Filtering: Built-in logic prevents overlapping zones, enforces minimum spacing between signals, and requires confirmation bars to eliminate false signals.
Zone Lifecycle Management: Zones are automatically removed when price closes through them with momentum. Breached zones can optionally "flip" to the opposite type when re-tested with strong displacement.
✨ Key Features
Clean Visual Display: Small "D" (Demand) and "S" (Supply) labels with shaded zone boxes
Non-Repainting: All signals use confirmed historical data—no lookahead or repainting
Volume Filter: Optional confirmation using volume spike detection
Zone Flip Logic: Breached demand zones can become supply (and vice versa) when violated
Overlap Prevention: Smart algorithm prevents clustered or duplicate zones
Confirmation Delay: Configurable wait period after sweep to confirm genuine setups
Customizable Inputs: Adjust pivot sensitivity, displacement thresholds, volume filters, and more
Alert Ready: Built-in alert conditions for new supply and demand zone formations
🎯 How to Add to Your Chart
Favorite the Indicator: Click the star icon to add this script to your favorites
Open Your Chart: Navigate to the asset and timeframe you want to trade (works best on 5m-1H intraday charts)
Add Indicator: Click "Indicators" at the top, search for "Supply & Demand Zones (Smart Filtered)", and add to chart
Customize Settings: Click the gear icon ⚙️ to adjust inputs based on your trading style and instrument volatility
Set Alerts: Right-click the indicator name → "Add alert" → Select "Supply Zone" or "Demand Zone" conditions
📖 How to Use
Demand Zones (Green "D" Labels):
Price swept below a swing low (liquidity grab)
Strong bullish displacement or imbalance followed
Trading Action: Look for LONG entries when price returns to the zone or on immediate continuation
Stop Loss: Place just below the zone or sweep low
Target: Next resistance level, supply zone, or risk-reward ratio target
Supply Zones (Red "S" Labels):
Price swept above a swing high (liquidity grab)
Strong bearish displacement or imbalance followed
Trading Action: Look for SHORT entries when price returns to the zone or on immediate continuation
Stop Loss: Place just above the zone or sweep high
Target: Next support level, demand zone, or risk-reward ratio target
Flipped Zones (Orange Labels):
Previous demand/supply zone was broken with strong momentum
Zone has flipped polarity and may now act as the opposite type
Trading Action: Exercise caution—wait for additional confirmation before trading flipped zones
🔍 What to Look For
High-Quality Setups:
Zone forms with above-average volume (check volume filter is enabled)
Clear liquidity sweep visible on the chart
Strong displacement candle with large body percentage
Zone aligns with overall market trend or key structure levels
Multiple timeframe confirmation (check higher timeframe for context)
Avoid These Setups:
Zones forming in choppy, low-volume conditions
Multiple overlapping zones in the same area (indicator filters these automatically)
Zones that appear immediately after news events (set confirmation bars higher)
Counter-trend zones without additional confluence
⚙️ Recommended Settings by Timeframe
5-Minute Charts (Scalping):
Pivot Lookback: 3/3
Min Displacement ATR: 0.9
Confirmation Bars: 1
Min Zone Spacing: 3-5 bars
Volume Threshold: 1.2x
15-Minute Charts (Intraday):
Pivot Lookback: 4/4 (default)
Min Displacement ATR: 1.0 (default)
Confirmation Bars: 2 (default)
Min Zone Spacing: 5-8 bars
Volume Threshold: 1.2x
1-Hour Charts (Swing Trading):
Pivot Lookback: 5/5
Min Displacement ATR: 1.2-1.5
Confirmation Bars: 3
Min Zone Spacing: 8-12 bars
Volume Threshold: 1.3x
💡 Trading Tips & Best Practices
Combine with Price Action: Use this indicator alongside candlestick patterns, support/resistance, and trendlines for confirmation
Multiple Timeframe Analysis: Check higher timeframes for overall bias and major zones
Volume is Key: Enable volume filter to focus on institutional-backed moves
Risk Management: Always use stop losses and proper position sizing
Backtesting: Test settings on your preferred instruments and timeframes before live trading
Context Matters: Consider market conditions, news events, and session times
Wait for Confirmation: Don't rush entries—wait for price reaction at the zone
⚠️ Important Disclaimers
Educational Purpose Only: This indicator is provided for educational and informational purposes. It does not constitute financial advice, investment recommendations, or trading signals.
No Guarantees: Past performance and backtested results do not guarantee future results. Trading involves substantial risk of loss.
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Detailed Description – Fibonacci Cluster Zones + OB + FVG (AR34)
This script is an advanced multi-layer confluence system developed under the AR34 Trading Framework, designed to identify high-accuracy reversal zones, liquidity imbalances, institutional footprints, and trend direction using a unified analytic engine.
It combines Fibonacci mathematics, Smart Money Concepts, market structure, and smart trend signals to produce precise, reliable trading zones.
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🔶 1 — Fibonacci Retracement Zones + Custom Smart Levels
The script calculates the highest and lowest prices over a selected lookback period to generate key Fibonacci retracement levels:
• 0.236
• 0.382
• 0.500
• 0.618
• 0.786
• 1.000
You can also add up to three custom Fibonacci levels (0.66, 0.707, 0.88 or any value you want).
✔ Each level is drawn as a horizontal line
✔ Optional label display for every level
✔ Color and activation fully customizable
These levels help identify pullback zones and potential turning points.
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🔶 2 — True Fibonacci Cluster Detection
The script automatically identifies Cluster Zones, which occur when:
1. A Fibonacci level
2. An Order Block
3. A Fair Value Gap
all overlap in the same price range.
When all three conditions align, the script prints a CLUSTER marker in yellow.
These zones represent:
• High-probability reversal areas
• Strong institutional footprints
• Highly reactive price levels
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🔶 3 — Automatic Order Block (OB) Detection
The indicator detects Order Blocks based on structural candle behavior:
• Bearish candle → followed by bullish
• Price interacts with a Fibonacci level
• Area aligns with institutional order flow
When detected, the OB is marked for easy visualization.
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🔶 4 — Fair Value Gap (FVG) Mapping
The script scans for liquidity imbalances using the classic FVG logic:
• low > high
When an FVG exists, it draws a green liquidity box.
This highlights:
• Gaps left by institutional moves
• High-value return zones
• Efficient price retracement levels
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🔶 5 — Fibonacci Extension Projections
The script calculates extension targets using:
• 1.272
• 1.618
• 2.000
These are drawn as dashed teal lines and help forecast:
• Breakout continuation targets
• Wave extension objectives
• Take-profit areas
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🔶 6 — Smart Trend Signal (EMA-200 Engine)
Trend direction is determined using the EMA 200:
• Price above EMA → uptrend
• Price below EMA → downtrend
A green or red signal icon appears only when the trend flips, reducing noise and improving clarity.
This helps detect:
• Trend shifts early
• Cleaner entries and exits
• Trend-based filtering
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🔶 7 — Four-EMA Multi-Trend System
The indicator includes optional visualization of four moving averages:
• EMA 20 → Short-term
• EMA 50 → Medium-term
• EMA 100 → Long-term
• EMA 200 → Major trend
All are fully customizable (length + color + visibility).
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🔶 8 — Dynamic Negative Fibonacci Levels (Green Only)
When enabled, the script calculates deep retracement zones using:
• –0.23
• –0.75
• –1.20
These negative Fibonacci levels are drawn in green and help identify:
• Deep liquidity capture points
• Hidden structural supports
• Potential reversal bottoms
⸻
🔶 9 — Complete User Control
Users maintain full control over:
✔ Enabling/disabling OB detection
✔ Enabling/disabling FVG detection
✔ Activating custom Fibonacci levels
✔ Showing or hiding labels
✔ Selecting timeframe for Fib calculations
✔ Adjusting moving average parameters
✔ Activating dynamic Fibonacci
The script is designed to be flexible, scalable, and suitable for any trading style.
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🎯 Summary
This indicator is a powerful all-in-one analytical system that merges:
✔ Fibonacci Mathematics
✔ Smart Money Concepts (OB + FVG)
✔ Trend-based filtering
✔ Institutional cluster detection
✔ Dynamic extensions + retracements
✔ Multi-EMA trend mapping
شرح السكربت بالتفصيل – Fibonacci Cluster Zones + OB + FVG (AR34)
هذا السكربت هو نظام تحليل احترافي متكامل من تطوير AR34 Framework يجمع بين أقوى أدوات التداول الحديثة في مؤشر واحد، ويهدف إلى كشف مناطق الانعكاس القوية، والتجميع الذكي، والاتجاه العام، باستخدام مزيج علمي من فيبوناتشي + السيولة + الاتجاه.
يعمل هذا المؤشر بأسلوب Confluence Trading بحيث يدمج عدة مدارس مختلفة في طبقة واحدة لتحديد مناطق الانعكاس والارتداد والاختراق بدقة عالية.
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🔶 1 — مناطق فيبوناتشي (Retracement) + الكلاستر الذكي
يقوم المؤشر بحساب أعلى وأدنى سعر خلال عدد محدد من الشموع (Retracement Length) ثم يرسم مستويات فيبوناتشي الكلاسيكية:
• 0.236
• 0.382
• 0.500
• 0.618
• 0.786
• 1.000
مع إمكانية إضافة 3 مستويات خاصة من اختيارك (0.66 – 0.707 – 0.88 وغيرها).
✔️ كل مستوى يتم رسمه بخط مستقل
✔️ يظهر بجانبه رقم المستوى إذا تم تفعيل خيار Show Fib Labels
✔️ يمكن تغيير لونه، قيمته، وتفعيله حسب رغبتك
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🔶 2 — كاشف الكلاستر الحقيقي (Cluster Detection)
الكلاستر يُعتبر أقوى مناطق الارتداد في التحليل الفني.
السكربت يحدد الكلاستر عندما تتداخل 3 عناصر مع مستوى فيبوناتشي:
1. مستوى فيبوناتشي مهم
2. Order Block
3. Fair Value Gap
إذا اجتمعت الثلاثة في نفس المنطقة، يتم رسمها باللون الأصفر وتظهر كلمة CLUSTER.
هذا يعطيك:
• أقوى منطقة انعكاس
• أعلى دقة في تحديد نقاط الدخول
• مناطق ذات سيولة مرتفعة
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🔶 3 — دمج Order Blocks تلقائياً
يكتشف المؤشر الـ OB الحقيقي باستخدام شروط حركة الشموع:
• bearish candle → bullish candle
• السعر لمس مستوى فيبوناتشي
• منطقة محتملة لتجميع المؤسسات
إذا تحققت الشروط يظهر OB باللون الأحمر.
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🔶 4 — دمج Fair Value Gaps (FVG)
يكتشف الفجوات السعرية بين الشمعتين الأولى والثالثة:
• low > high
ويقوم برسم بوكس أخضر حول الفجوة (FVG Zone).
يساعدك على معرفة:
• مناطق اختلال السيولة
• أهداف السعر القادمة
• مناطق “العودة” المحتملة
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🔶 5 — امتدادات فيبوناتشي (Fibonacci Extensions)
يقوم بحساب الامتدادات من مستويات:
• 1.272
• 1.618
• 2.0
ويظهرها بخطوط متقطعة (Teal Color).
هذه المستويات مهمة لتوقع:
• أهداف اختراق
• مناطق TP
• امتداد موجات السعر
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🔶 6 — إشارة الاتجاه الذكية (Smart Trend Engine – EMA200)
يعتمد على EMA 200 لتحديد الاتجاه العام:
• إذا السعر فوق EMA200 → اتجاه صاعد
• إذا السعر تحت EMA200 → اتجاه هابط
ويظهر المؤشر:
🟢 سهم أخضر عند تحول الاتجاه لصعود
🔴 سهم أحمر عند تحول الاتجاه لهبوط
ميزة التحول فقط عند تغيير الاتجاه (No Noise).
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🔶 7 — أربع موفنقات احترافية (EMA 20 – 50 – 100 – 200)
المؤشر يعرض الموفنقات الأربعة الأساسية:
• EMA 20 → اتجاه قصير
• EMA 50 → متوسط
• EMA 100 → طويل
• EMA 200 → الاتجاه الرئيسي
مع إمكانية:
• تغيير اللون
• تغيير الطول
• إخفائها وإظهارها
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🔶 8 — فيبوناتشي الديناميكي (Dynamic Green Fib)
ميزة قوية جداً تظهر فقط عند تفعيلها.
تحسب أعلى وأدنى سعر في Lookback Period ثم ترسم مستويات سلبية:
• –0.23
• –0.75
• –1.20
هذه المستويات تظهر كخطوط خضراء تحت السعر وتستخدم لـ:
• تحديد مناطق الانعكاس المخفية
• رصد الدعم الديناميكي
• اكتشاف القيعان المحتملة
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🔶 9 — المرونة الكاملة للمستخدم
المؤشر يسمح لك التحكم بكل شيء:
✔️ تفعيل/إلغاء الـ OB
✔️ تفعيل/إلغاء الـ FVG
✔️ تفعيل/إلغاء مستويات فيبوناتشي
✔️ إضافة مستويات مخصصة
✔️ اختيار الفريم المستخدم
✔️ تغيير الألوان
✔️ التحكم في الاتجاه والموفنقات
⸻
🎯 الخلاصة
هذا السكربت يعمل كنظام تحليلي متكامل يجمع:
✔️ فيبوناتشي
✔️ السيولة المؤسسية (OB + FVG)
✔️ الاتجاه الذكي
✔️ الكلاستر الاحترافي
✔️ الموفنقات
✔️ فيبوناتشي الديناميكي
HTF Candles Pro by MurshidFx# HTF Candles Pro by MurshidFx
## Professional Trading Indicator for Multi-Timeframe Market Structure Analysis
**HTF Candles Pro** is an advanced, open-source trading indicator that synthesizes Higher Timeframe (HTF) candle visualization with CISD (Change in State of Delivery) detection, providing comprehensive market structure analysis across multiple timeframes. Designed for traders at all experience levels—from scalpers to swing traders—this tool enables precise alignment of trades with higher timeframe momentum while identifying critical market structure transitions.
---
## Core Functionality
This indicator integrates three essential analytical frameworks:
- **HTF Candle Visualization** – Inspired by the innovative work of Fadi x MMT's MTF Candles indicator
- **CISD Detection System** – Algorithmic identification of significant market structure reversals
- **Intelligent Session Level Management** – Automated consolidation of overlapping session markers for enhanced chart clarity
The result is a sophisticated yet streamlined analytical tool that delivers actionable market insights with minimal visual complexity.
---
## Feature Set
### Higher Timeframe Candle Analysis
Monitor higher timeframe price action seamlessly without chart switching. The indicator employs automatic HTF selection based on current timeframe, with manual override capability.
**Components:**
- **Primary HTF Display**: Automatically positioned adjacent to current price action
- **Secondary HTF Display**: Optional dual-timeframe analysis capability
- **Adaptive Time Labeling**: Context-aware formatting (intraday times, day names, week numbers)
- **Real-Time Countdown**: Optional timer displaying remaining time until HTF candle close
- **Customizable Color Schemes**: Full color customization for bullish and bearish candles
### CISD Detection (Change in State of Delivery)
The CISD system identifies critical inflection points where market structure undergoes directional change, signaling potential trend reversals or continuations.
**Mechanism:**
- **Market Structure Monitoring**: Continuous tracking of swing highs and lows
- **Liquidity Sweep Detection**: Identification of stop-hunt patterns preceding reversals
- **Reversal Confirmation**: Validation-based CISD level plotting upon structure break confirmation
- **Clear Visual Signals**: Bullish CISD (blue) and bearish CISD (red) demarcation
- **Optimized Display**: Default 5-bar line length (adjustable) minimizes chart clutter
**Technical Definition:**
CISD occurs when price breaches structure in one direction—typically sweeping liquidity and triggering stops—then reverses to break structure in the opposite direction, indicating a fundamental shift in market delivery bias.
### Intelligent Session Level Management
Eliminates visual clutter caused by overlapping session opens at identical price levels through automated consolidation.
**Functionality:**
- **Automatic Consolidation**: Merges multiple concurrent session opens into single reference lines
- **Combined Labeling**: Creates unified labels (e.g., "Week-Day Open," "4H-Day-Week Open")
- **Enhanced Clarity**: Maintains professional chart aesthetics while preserving all relevant information
**Supported Session Intervals:**
- 30-Minute Opens
- 4-Hour Opens
- Daily Opens
- Weekly Opens
- Monthly Opens
### Advanced Market Structure Tools
**Liquidity Sweep Identification:**
Highlights price wicks extending beyond previous HTF extremes that close within range—characteristic liquidity grab patterns.
**HTF Midpoint Reference:**
Displays the 50% retracement level of the most recent completed HTF candle, serving as a key reference for entries and profit targets.
**HTF Opening Price:**
Tracks current HTF candle open price, frequently functioning as dynamic support or resistance.
**Interval Demarcation:**
Visual separators defining HTF period boundaries for enhanced temporal clarity.
### Information Dashboard
Compact, customizable dashboard displaying:
- Current symbol and active timeframe
- HTF candle countdown timer
- Active trading session (Asia/London/New York)
- Current date and time
Flexible positioning: configurable for any chart corner.
---
## Default Configuration
Optimized settings for immediate professional-grade chart presentation:
- **Secondary HTF**: Disabled (enable for multi-timeframe comparative analysis)
- **CISD Bullish Color**: Blue (#0080ff) – optimal visibility with reduced eye strain
- **CISD Line Width**: 1 pixel – subtle yet discernible
- **CISD Line Length**: 5 bars – balanced visibility without excessive clutter
- **Session Opens**: Smart consolidation enabled – eliminates overlapping labels
---
## Application Strategies
### Trend Following
1. Monitor CISD confirmations aligned with HTF trend direction
2. Utilize HTF candle color for directional bias confirmation
3. Execute entries on pullbacks to HTF midpoint or open price levels
### Reversal Trading
1. Identify counter-trend CISD formations
2. Await HTF candle close confirming new directional bias
3. Use session opens as secondary confirmation levels
### Scalping
1. Trade exclusively in HTF candle direction
2. Employ lower timeframe CISD signals for precise entry timing
3. Target HTF midpoint or subsequent session open levels
### Structure-Based Trading
1. Mark liquidity sweep levels as potential reversal zones
2. Monitor CISD formations at key session opens
3. Confirm trend changes via HTF candle closes
---
## Customization Parameters
Comprehensive customization options:
- **Color Schemes**: Independent control of bull/bear candles, borders, CISD signals, session levels
- **Dimensional Settings**: Candle width, line thickness, label sizing
- **Display Quantities**: HTF candle count (1-10 range)
- **Positioning**: Candle offset, dashboard placement, label positioning
- **Line Styles**: Solid, dashed, or dotted rendering
- **Timeframe Selection**: Manual secondary HTF specification
---
## Attribution
**HTF Candle Visualization:**
The HTF candle rendering methodology draws inspiration from Fadi x MMT's "MTF Candles" indicator. Their elegant implementation of multi-timeframe candle visualization provided valuable reference for this development. Recognition and appreciation to their contribution to the TradingView community.
**CISD Detection:**
Proprietary CISD detection algorithm engineered to identify market structure transitions with high signal clarity and reduced false positive rate.
**Session Level Consolidation:**
Custom-developed intelligent grouping system addressing the common challenge of overlapping session labels at coincident price levels.
---
## Open Source License
This indicator is released as open source for the TradingView community. Permitted uses include:
- Implementation in live trading
- Educational study for Pine Script learning
- Personal modification and customization
- Distribution among trading communities
Community contributions, improvements, and derivative works are welcomed and encouraged.
---
## Implementation Guide
1. **Installation**: Click "Add to Chart"
2. **Configuration Access**: Open indicator settings panel
3. **Initial Use**: Default settings provide optimal starting configuration
4. **Optional Features**: Enable secondary HTF for multi-timeframe analysis
5. **Theme Integration**: Adjust color schemes to match chart aesthetics
---
## Best Practices
**Timeframe Optimization:**
- 1-5 minute charts: Optimal with 15m or 1H HTF
- 15-30 minute charts: Effective with 4H HTF
- 1-4 hour charts: Suitable for Daily HTF
- Daily charts: Best utilized with Weekly/Monthly HTF
**CISD Trading Guidelines:**
- Require CISD confirmation before position entry
- Prioritize CISD signals at significant levels (session opens, HTF midpoints)
- Confirm CISD direction aligns with HTF candle bias
- Apply contextual filtering—not all CISD signals warrant trades
**Session Open Strategy:**
- Weekly opens typically provide robust support/resistance
- Daily opens offer reliable intraday reference points
- 4-Hour opens effective for short-term scalping
- Consolidated labels (e.g., "Week-Day Open") indicate confluence zones with elevated significance
---
## Technical Specifications
**Performance Optimization:**
- Intelligent object management prevents TradingView rendering limits
- Efficient array processing for session consolidation
- Proper memory management through systematic object deletion
- Consistent performance across all timeframe ranges
**Compatibility:**
- Universal timeframe support
- Optimized for all market types (forex, stocks, crypto, futures)
- Minimal computational overhead
---
## Support & Development
**Feedback Channels:**
- Comment section for user feedback and suggestions
- Bug reports and feature requests welcomed
- Community-driven enhancement consideration
**Documentation:**
- Well-commented source code for learning purposes
- Clear section organization for easy navigation
- Comprehensive type definitions for structural clarity
- Educational value for market structure concept understanding
---
## Version Information
**Version:** 1.0 (Initial Release)
**License:** Open Source
**Category:** Multi-Timeframe Analysis | Market Structure
**Compatibility:** All Timeframes
**Language:** Pine Script v5
---
**For optimal results:**
- Provide feedback through comments
- Share with trading communities
- Submit enhancement suggestions
- Report technical issues for resolution
**Professional Support:**
Available through comment section for technical inquiries, implementation questions, and feature requests.
---
*Developed for the TradingView trading community | Professional-grade market structure analysis | Open source contribution*
Global Sessions by Back Ground ColorGlobal Sessions Background Color Indicator
This free TradingView tool visually highlights major global trading sessions directly on your chart using clean, professional color coding. It’s designed to help traders quickly identify periods of high liquidity and overlapping sessions, which often drive volatility and key price movements.
Features:
Session Highlights: Marks Asian, European (London), US (New York), and Overnight sessions with distinct background colors.
Overlap Detection: Special colors for overlapping sessions (e.g., London + New York).
Market Open/Close Alerts: Displays labels for major financial centers when they open or close.
Timezone-Aware: Automatically adjusts to Europe/Amsterdam (modifiable for your needs).
Clean Design: Uses a light, professional color palette for easy chart readability.
Why Use It?
Session timing is critical for spotting breakouts, reversals, and liquidity shifts. This indicator gives traders a clear visual edge without cluttering the chart—perfect for scalpers, day traders, and swing traders.
Completely free for the TradingView community – built by a trader, for traders.
How to Use the Global Sessions Indicator
This indicator automatically highlights major trading sessions on your chart using background colors. It helps you quickly identify when liquidity and volatility are likely to increase.
Color Guide:
Light Sky Blue → Asian Session (Tokyo, Sydney)
Active from 02:00 to 12:00 Amsterdam time. Often quieter but sets early trends.
Light Coral → European Session (London, Frankfurt)
Active from 09:00 to 17:30 Amsterdam time. Brings strong liquidity and trend continuation.
Light Green → US Session (New York, Chicago)
Active from 15:30 to 22:00 Amsterdam time. High volatility, major moves often occur here.
Gold/Yellow → Overnight/Wellington
Active from 23:00 to 02:00 Amsterdam time. Low liquidity, pre-Asia positioning.
Overlap Colors:
Orchid (Pinkish) → Asia + Europe Overlap
Indicates transition from Asia to London—watch for breakouts.
Light Salmon → Europe + US Overlap
The most volatile period of the day—ideal for intraday traders.
Extra Feature:
Labels show market open/close times for major financial centers (e.g., London Open, New York Close).
The Ultimate Price Action & SMC Toolkit: Delta Zones, MTF IndicaThis is an All-in-One Pine Script indicator that seamlessly combines three advanced trading concepts:
Delta Zones (Wick Pressure): Uses Standard Deviation to identify extreme buying/selling pressure within the candlestick wicks, signaling potential stop hunts or liquidity absorption. These are plotted as critical Buy/Sell Boxes.
Multi-Timeframe (MTF) Indicators: Confirms signals using popular indicators (RSI, CCI, Stochastic) calculated from a separate, user-selected Timeframe or the current chart timeframe. This adds a crucial layer of context and momentum confirmation.
Smart Money Concepts (SMC): Automatically detects and plots Orderblocks (OBs) and Breaker Blocks based on confirmed Market Structure Breaks (MSB). This helps locate high-probability Supply and Demand zones.
Key Features:
Integrated plotting for combined indicator signals.
Flexible MTF selection for all standard oscillators.
Automatic Swing High/Low detection for SMC analysis.
Comprehensive Alert system for Delta Pressure, Orderblocks, and Breaker Zones.
Option 2: Focusing on SMC and Flow (Concise)
Title: "SMC Delta Flow: Advanced Orderblock, Breaker, and Wick Reversal Zones with MTF Filter."
Description:
An essential tool for sophisticated SMC traders. This indicator provides high-precision zones:
Smart Money Blocks: Plots Orderblocks and Breaker Blocks following Market Structure Shifts (MSS). Includes a "Chop Control" feature to invalidate re-used or weak Breakers.
Delta Reversal Zones: Pinpoints candles showing extreme high-deviation wick pressure. Use these zones to confirm reversals and identify precise entry points where liquidity was captured.
MTF Confirmation: Incorporates configurable Multi-Timeframe (MTF) RSI, CCI, and Stochastic indicators to act as a momentum filter or confirmation tool.
Add this indicator to unify your analysis of Liquidity, Market Structure, and Momentum on a single chart!
SMC, SmartMoneyConcepts, Orderblock, BreakerBlock, MTF, MultiTimeframe, Delta, Wick, Liquidity, PriceAction, RSI, Stochastic, CCI
cd_sfp_CxGeneral:
This indicator is designed to assist users who trade the Swing Failure Pattern ( SFP ).
In technical literature (various definitions exist), an SFP is a situation where the price violates a previous swing level but fails to close beyond that level.
• (Liquidity Sweep)
• (Buyer or seller dominance)
• (Stop hunt)
• (Turtle Soup)
The general strategy is built upon seeking trade opportunities after an SFP is formed and conviction is established that the market direction has changed.
Components used to gather confirmation:
• Determining Bias: Periodic SAR
• Obtaining Breakout/Reversal Confirmation: Change in State Delivery (CISD)
• Defining the Buyer/Seller Block (Supply/Demand Zones): Mitg Blocks (Mitigation Blocks), FVG (Fair Value Gaps), and Standard Deviation Projection
• Key Levels: Previous HTF (Higher Time Frame) levels
• Setting Targets: Standard Deviation Projection
• Trade Management: Anchored VWAP and opposing blocks
• Time-Based Context: Session Killzone times
• Notifications: An alarm/alert system will be utilized to stay informed.
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Details:
Swing and Swing Failure Pattern:
Swing Sweep Types (Liquidity Sweep):
1. Single
2. Consecutive (The liquidity of the entity that swept the liquidity is being swept)
Bias Determination
We need to filter out the numerous SFPs that occur across all time frames. Our first strong filter will be the Bias. We will only look for trades aligned with our bias.
We will use Periodic SAR (Stop and Reverse) to determine the bias. We compare the price with the SAR value from a Higher Time Frame than the one we are trading on.
• Price > SAR => Bullish Bias
• Price < SAR => Bearish Bias
Depending on the pair, H1 SAR may be chosen for scalp trades, and Daily/Weekly SAR for intraday and swing trades.
Key Levels
Strategies looking for trades after a liquidity grab generally state that the sweep / stop hunt movement should occur at a significant price level.
The most fundamental Key Level levels are (User can customize):
• Previous Week High & Low
• Previous Day High & Low
• Previous H4 High & Low
• Previous H1 High & Low
• Asia Killzone High & Low
• London Killzone High & Low
• New York Killzone High & Low
• Monday Range High & Low values
We will prefer SFP formations that occur when these levels are swept. When Key Levels are violated, an information label appears on the screen.
Blocks / Zones
To strengthen our hand, we will use three types of blocks/zones, either with Key Levels or separately. When an SFP structure is formed in these areas (along with bias and breakout confirmation), our expectation is for the price to continue in our desired direction. These regions are:
1. Mitigation Blocks (Mtg)
o (Details can be found in the cd_VWAP_mtg_Cx indicator)
o In short: A second candle, following a bullish candle, crosses its high but fails to close above it. We call this a sweep / SFP. When the price, which was expected to go to the low, instead makes a new high/close, an Mtg block is formed. (Buyers are dominant)
2. FVGs (Fair Value Gaps)
o We use classic FVG structures.
3. Standard Deviation Projection Boxes
o When we get an SFP structure + breakout confirmation (CISD), we use the Standard Deviation Projection to determine our profit-taking and take-profit levels.
o Based on the idea that the price often respects the range between -2 and -2.5 of the projection values, we box this range and use it as our area of interest. (Our expectation is for the price to reverse after reaching this target).
o Let's mark it on the chart.
Confirmation
To summarize what has been explained so far: we look for the price to form an SFP structure in levels/zones we deem important, aligned with our bias, and for the breakout to be confirmed with a CISD.
No single component is strong on its own, but the success rate increases when they occur together.
We observe the following as additional confirmation along with the CISD: a new Mtg block forming in the direction of the breakout, high-volume movement (with FVG and a large body), and respect for VWAPs, the resistance/support line, and the defense block.
Additional Confirmations with Breakouts:
• Defence block, new mtg and VWAP
• Resistance / Support Line:
Indicator Signals
The indicator marks all formed sweeps, selected key levels, blocks, the projection, and CISD confirmations on the screen. The candle where the CISD confirmation occurs is indicated by an arrow.
• Arrows with double short lines signify a CISD that follows an SFP occurring at a Key Level.
• All other CISD candle indications are shown with single-line arrows.
Trade Management
When selecting profit targets in trades (preferably), the projection, opposing blocks, and structures that have formed are taken into account. Do not neglect to look at the structures that have formed against you when entering a trade.
Menu Settings:
• For Mtg blocks, the trading timeframe or a higher timeframe can be selected.
• FVGs formed in the current timeframe are displayed when the price creates an SFP (in "Fvg" option).
• Deviation boxes are displayed when the price creates an SFP (in box).
• The SAR HTF setting (H1) for scalp trades may vary depending on the pair. Users trying trades on higher timeframes should increase the HTF setting.
o Example: If you are looking for a trade with an SFP structure on H1, the SAR HTF setting should be H4 or higher.
• VWAP lines are refreshed starting from the candle that executed the sweep when the price forms an SFP. The only setting to adjust is the source selection setting (hlc3 is selected).
• Time frames and Killzone / Special Zone settings for Key Levels can be changed/should be checked.
Alarms / Alerts:
The conditions that will trigger an alert can be selected from the menu.
• To receive an alert aligned with the bias, the "Alignment with bias" checkbox must be selected.
• The alert should be set on the timeframe where you plan to enter the trade.
• The display options do not affect the alarm conditions. (Example: FVGs are monitored even when the menu selection is "off").
• If the necessary conditions are met, the alarm is triggered on the new candle that opens after the CISD confirmation.
• The alarm will not be triggered more than once at the same Key Level.
The user can preferably select alerts:
• Bias-aligned or Bias-independent
• Sweep (without waiting for CISD)
• Sweep + CISD (without looking for other conditions)
• Sweep + Key Level + CISD (the swept level is a Key Level)
• Sweep + Mtg / Fvg / Dev. + CISD (SFP formed in any of the blocks)
• Sweep + Mtg + CISD (SFP formed in the Mtg block)
• Sweep + Fvg + CISD (SFP formed inside the FVG)
• Sweep + Deviation Box + CISD (SFP formed inside the Dev. Box)
• Sweep + Key Level + Mtg / Fvg / Dev. + CISD (SFP formed simultaneously at a Key Level and any of the blocks)
Trade Example:
• Conditions: Bias-aligned + Sweep + Mtg/Fvg/Dev (at least one) + CISD
• Extra Confirmations: Respect for the Defense Block + Respect for VWAP
• Target (TP): Projection between -2 and -2.5
I welcome your thoughts and suggestions regarding my indicator, which I believe will be successful in the long run by adhering to uncompromising risk management and a strict trading plan.
Happy Trading!
Quantura - Session High/LowIntroduction
“Quantura – Session High/Low” is a professional-grade session mapping indicator that automatically identifies and visualizes the highs, lows, and ranges of key global trading sessions — London, New York, and Asia. It helps traders understand when and where liquidity tends to accumulate, allowing for better market structure analysis and session-based strategy alignment.
Originality & Value
This indicator unifies the three most influential global sessions into a single, adaptive visualization tool. Unlike typical session indicators, it dynamically updates live session highs and lows in real time while marking session boundaries and transitions. Its multi-session management system allows for immediate recognition of overlapping liquidity zones — a crucial feature for institutional and intraday traders.
The value and originality come from:
Real-time tracking of session highs, lows, and developing ranges.
Simultaneous visualization of multiple global sessions.
Optional vertical range lines for clearer visual segmentation.
Customizable session times, colors, and time zone offset for global accuracy.
Automatically extending and updating lines as each session progresses.
Functionality & Core Logic
Detects the start and end of each trading session (London, New York, Asia) using built-in time logic and user-defined UTC offsets.
Initializes session-specific high and low variables at the start of each new session.
Continuously updates session high/low levels as new candles form.
Draws color-coded horizontal lines for each session’s high and low.
Optionally adds vertical dotted lines to visually connect session range extremes.
Locks each session’s range once it ends, preserving historical structure for review.
Parameters & Customization
New York Session: Enable/disable, customize time (default 15:30–21:30), and set color.
London Session: Enable/disable, customize time (default 09:00–16:30), and set color.
Asia Session: Enable/disable, customize time (default 02:30–08:00), and set color.
Vertical Line: Toggle dotted vertical lines connecting session high and low levels.
UTC Offset: Adjust session timing to align with your chart’s local time zone.
Visualization & Display
Each session is color-coded for quick identification (default: blue for London, red for New York, green for Asia).
Horizontal lines track evolving session highs and lows in real time.
Once a session closes, the lines remain fixed to mark historical range boundaries.
Vertical dotted lines (optional) visually connect the session’s high and low for clarity.
Supports full overlay display without interfering with other technical indicators.
Use Cases
Identify liquidity zones and range extremes formed during active trading sessions.
Observe session overlaps (London–New York) to anticipate volatility spikes.
Combine with volume or market structure tools for session-based confluence.
Track how price interacts with prior session highs/lows to detect potential reversals.
Analyze session-specific performance patterns for algorithmic or discretionary systems.
Limitations & Recommendations
The indicator is designed for intraday analysis and may not provide meaningful output on daily or higher timeframes.
Adjust session times and UTC offset based on your broker’s or exchange’s timezone.
Does not provide trading signals — it visualizes session structure only.
Combine with liquidity and volatility indicators for full contextual understanding.
Markets & Timeframes
Compatible with all asset classes — including crypto, forex, indices, and commodities — and optimized for intraday timeframes (1m–4h). Particularly useful for traders analyzing session overlaps and volatility transitions.
Author & Access
Developed 100% by Quantura. Published as a Open-source script indicator. Access is free.
Compliance Note
This description fully complies with TradingView’s Script Publishing Rules and House Rules . It provides a detailed explanation of functionality, parameters, and realistic use cases without making any performance or predictive claims.
BUY LOW, BUY MORE, SELL HIGH -BUFFET STRATEGY LITE__________________________________________________________________________
Buy Low, Buy More, Sell High With Buffett Meter (LITE – JTMarketAI)
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Category: Quantitative Momentum & Liquidity Flow
Author: JTMarketAI
Architecture: Non-Repainting
This strategy accumulates into validated pullbacks during fear cycles, scales intelligently as price declines into liquidity support, and exits when momentum weakens after meaningful run-ups. It uses synthetic higher-timeframe OHLC data (non-repainting), liquidity imbalance confirmation, adaptive KAMA trend logic, RSI validation, and a live Buffett macro valuation gauge.
This is a patient, conviction-based accumulation engine designed for equities.
It is not a scalp bot.
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Core Features
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Non-repainting (confirmed bars only)
Synthetic HTF OHLC (no lookahead)
Dynamic trailing exit preserves ~80–87% of peak profit
Bull vs Bear liquidity dominance and flow imbalance
Rolling lowest-low tracking (LLL)
NY-session alignment (default)
Buffett Macro Meter integration
Technical Highlights
Flow-confidence derived from volume-order pressure
Adaptive KAMA smoothing for lower-lag confirmation
Daily > Weekly > Monthly synthetic aggregation
LLL progression display for trend exhaustion
Fully profiler-optimized
Supports averaging down when pyramiding enabled
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Why It Does Not Repaint
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All state updates occur only on confirmed bars
Synthetic HTFs built without lookahead
Persistent arrays freeze historical values
Trailing highs updated only after confirmation
No forward-reference to future bars
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Lite Edition Notes
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Manual trading focused
Buffett Meter enabled
Up to 20 trades per session
Visual dashboard included
No alerts, automation, or webhooks (PRO unlocks IBKR + TradersPost)
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Limitations
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Best on intraday equities (1m–4h)
Designed for US stocks only
High-resource if full visuals enabled
Avoid penny stocks and extremely low-volume tickers
Does not guard against after-hours gaps or major news moves
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Warnings
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Contrarian scaling requires discipline and patience
Expect longer-duration trades, not rapid scalps
Use on quality tickers unlikely to permanently collapse
Confirm price behavior outside cash session
Test manually before automating anything
Not suitable for every market environment or asset
Notes on Philosophy
This strategy attempts to accumulate when markets overshoot lower, and distribute after recovery momentum fades. It reflects a patient, value-driven approach built on the principle of buying fear and reducing exposure into strength.
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Disclaimer
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For research and educational use only. Not financial advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Test thoroughly and use appropriate risk management.
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Hashtags
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#buffett #quantstrategy #valuemomentum #accumulation #contrarian #nonrepaint #equitystrategy #swingtrading #liquidityanalysis #synthetichtf #tradingviewstrategy
BUY LOW, BUY MORE, SELL HIGH - MARKET FLOW STRATEGY LITE
TV Description - Buffett Meter Lite
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Buy Low, Buy More, Sell High With Buffett Meter (Lite v1283 – JTM)
Category: Quantitative Momentum & Liquidity Flow
Author: JTM
Architecture: Non-Repainting
This strategy accumulates into validated pullbacks during fear cycles, scales intelligently as price declines into liquidity support, and exits when momentum weakens after meaningful run-ups. It uses synthetic higher-timeframe OHLC data (non-repainting), liquidity imbalance confirmation, adaptive KAMA trend logic, RSI validation, and a live Buffett macro valuation gauge.
This is a patient, conviction-based accumulation engine designed for equities.
It is not a scalp bot.
Core Features
Non-repainting (confirmed bars only)
Synthetic HTF OHLC (no lookahead)
Dynamic trailing exit preserves ~80–87% of peak profit
Bull vs Bear liquidity dominance and flow imbalance
Rolling lowest-low tracking (LLL)
NY-session alignment (default)
Buffett Macro Meter integration
Technical Highlights
Flow-confidence derived from volume-order pressure
Adaptive KAMA smoothing for lower-lag confirmation
Daily > Weekly > Monthly synthetic aggregation
LLL progression display for trend exhaustion
Fully profiler-optimized
Supports averaging down when pyramiding enabled
Why It Does Not Repaint
All state updates occur only on confirmed bars
Synthetic HTFs built without lookahead
Persistent arrays freeze historical values
Trailing highs updated only after confirmation
No forward-reference to future bars
Lite Edition Notes
Manual trading focused
Buffett Meter enabled
Limit of 20 trades per session
Buffet Meter dashboard included
No alerts, automation, or webhooks (PRO unlocks IBKR + TradersPost)
Limitations
Best on intraday equities (1m–4h)
Designed for US stocks only
High-resource if full visuals enabled
Avoid penny stocks and extremely low-volume tickers
Does not guard against after-hours gaps or major news moves
Warnings
Contrarian scaling requires discipline and patience
Expect longer-duration trades, not rapid scalps
Use on quality tickers unlikely to permanently collapse
Confirm price behavior outside cash session
Test manually before automating anything
Not suitable for every market environment or asset
Notes on Philosophy
This strategy attempts to accumulate when markets overshoot lower, and distribute after recovery momentum fades. It reflects a patient, value-driven approach built on the principle of buying fear and reducing exposure into strength.
This is edge-based, not “trade every wiggle” logic
“Be fearful when others are greedy, and greedy when others are fearful.” — Buffett
“The stock market transfers money from the impatient to the patient.” — Buffett
Disclaimer
For research and educational use only. Not financial advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Test thoroughly and use appropriate risk management.
Hashtags
#buffett #quantstrategy #valuemomentum #accumulation #contrarian #nonrepaint #equitystrategy #swingtrading #liquidityanalysis #synthetichtf #tradingviewstrategy
Clean Market Structures This indicator marks out the highs and lows on the chart, allowing traders to easily follow the market structure and identify potential liquidity zones.
Highs are plotted when an up candle is followed by a down candle, marking the highest wick of that two-candle formation.
Lows are plotted when a down candle is followed by an up candle, marking the lowest wick of that two-candle formation.
These levels often act as liquidity pools, since liquidity typically rests above previous highs and below previous lows .
By highlighting these areas, the indicator helps traders visualize where price may seek liquidity and react, making it useful for structure-based and liquidity-driven trading strategies.
Session Highs and LowsThis indicator highlights the New York, London, and Asian trading sessions — plotting each session’s highs and lows directly on your chart to help visualize intraday ranges and liquidity levels.
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✨ Features
• Session Range Visualization
Automatically marks the high and low of each trading session with colored lines.
This makes it easy to identify where price expanded, consolidated, or built liquidity during each market phase.
• Session Background Zones (Optional)
Toggle background fills to highlight active sessions for clearer visual separation of NY, London, and Asian trading hours.
• Customizable Settings
• Enable or disable each session independently
• Adjust session times and colors
• Choose whether to fill session backgrounds
• Timezone Aware
All sessions are aligned to New York time by default, ensuring consistent mapping across instruments.
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🎯 Use Case
A perfect tool for traders who track session-based liquidity, breaks of structure, or session-to-session continuity.
Quickly spot the Asian range, London expansion, and New York reversal windows — key components in intraday strategy development.
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⚙️ Inputs
• Toggle sessions: NY / London / Asian
• Background fill on/off
• Label color customization
• Adjustable session times
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📈 Why Use It
Understanding where each session establishes its range high and low provides critical context for liquidity grabs, session overlaps, and structural shifts throughout the day.
This simple yet powerful visual map enhances precision for ICT-style, smart money, or price action-based trading models.
Financial-Conditions Brake Index (FCBI) — US10Y brake on USIRYYFinancial-Conditions Brake Index (FCBI) – US10Y Brake on USIRYY
Concept
The Financial-Conditions Brake Index (FCBI) measures how U.S. long-term yields (US10Y) interact with the Federal Funds Rate (USINTR) and inflation (CPI YoY) to shape real-rate conditions (USIRYY).
It visualizes whether the bond market is tightening or loosening overall financial conditions relative to the Federal Reserve’s policy stance.
Formula
FCBI = (US10Y) − (USINTR) − (CPI YoY)
How It Works
The FCBI expresses the difference between the long-term yield curve and short-term policy rates, adjusted for inflation. It shows whether the long end of the curve is amplifying or counteracting the Fed’s stance.
FCBI > +2 → Strong brake → Long yields remain elevated despite easing → tight conditions → recession delayed.
FCBI +1 to +2 → Mild brake → Financial transmission slower; lag ≈ 12–18 months.
FCBI 0 to +1 → Neutral → Typical early post-cut environment.
FCBI < 0 → Accelerator → Long yields and inflation expectations falling → liquidity flows freely → recession often follows within 6–14 months.
How to Read the Chart
Blue line (FCBI) shows the strength of the financial brake.
Red line (USIRYY) represents the real yield baseline.
Recession shading (gray) marks NBER recessions for comparison.
FCBI < USIRYY → Brake engaged → financial conditions tighter than real-rate baseline.
FCBI > USIRYY → Brake released → long end easing faster than policy → liquidity surge → late-cycle setup.
Historically, U.S. recessions begin on average about 14 months after the first Fed rate cut, and a decline of the FCBI below zero often precedes that window.
Practical Use
Use the FCBI to identify when policy transmission is blocked (brake engaged) or flowing (brake released).
Cross-check with yield-curve inversions, Fed policy shifts, and inflation expectations to estimate macro timing windows.
Current Example (Oct 2025)
FCBI ≈ −3.1, USIRYY ≈ +3.0 → Brake still engaged.
Once FCBI rises above USIRYY and crosses positive, it signals the “brake released” phase — historically the final liquidity surge before a U.S. recession.
Summary
FCBI shows how tight the brake is.
USIRYY shows how fast the car is moving.
When FCBI rises above USIRYY, the brake is released — liquidity accelerates and the historical recession countdown begins.
F & W SMC Alerthis script is a custom TradingView indicator designed to combine elements of a trend‑following VWAP approach (inspired by the “Fabio” strategy) with a smart‑money‑concepts framework (inspired by Waqar Asim). Here’s what it does:
* **Directional bias:** It calculates a 15‑minute VWAP and compares the current 15‑minute close to it. When price is above the 15‑minute VWAP, the script assumes a long bias; when below, a short bias. This reflects the trend‑following aspect of the Fabio strategy.
* **Liquidity sweeps:** Using recent pivot highs and lows on the current timeframe, it identifies when price takes out a recent high (for potential longs) or low (for potential shorts). This represents a “liquidity sweep” — a fake breakout that collects stops and signals a possible reversal or continuation.
* **Break of structure (BOS):** After a sweep, the script confirms that price is breaking away from the swept level (i.e., higher than recent highs for longs or lower than recent lows for shorts). This BOS confirmation helps avoid false signals.
* **Entry filters:** For a long setup, the bias must be long, there must be a liquidity sweep followed by a BOS, and price must reclaim the current‑timeframe VWAP. For a short setup, the opposite conditions apply (short bias, sweep + BOS to the downside, and price rejecting the VWAP).
* **Alerts and plot:** It provides two alert conditions (“Fabio‑Waqar Long Setup” and “Fabio‑Waqar Short Setup”) that you can attach to notifications. It also plots the intraday VWAP on your chart for visual reference.
In short, this script watches for a confluence of trend direction, liquidity sweeps, structural shifts, and VWAP reclaim/rejection, and then notifies you when those conditions align. You can use it as an alerting tool to identify high‑probability setups based on these combined strategies.
Fabio + Waqar SMC AlertThis script is a custom TradingView indicator designed to combine elements of a trend‑following VWAP approach (inspired by the “Fabio” strategy) with a smart‑money‑concepts framework (inspired by Waqar Asim). Here’s what it does:
* **Directional bias:** It calculates a 15‑minute VWAP and compares the current 15‑minute close to it. When price is above the 15‑minute VWAP, the script assumes a long bias; when below, a short bias. This reflects the trend‑following aspect of the Fabio strategy.
* **Liquidity sweeps:** Using recent pivot highs and lows on the current timeframe, it identifies when price takes out a recent high (for potential longs) or low (for potential shorts). This represents a “liquidity sweep” — a fake breakout that collects stops and signals a possible reversal or continuation.
* **Break of structure (BOS):** After a sweep, the script confirms that price is breaking away from the swept level (i.e., higher than recent highs for longs or lower than recent lows for shorts). This BOS confirmation helps avoid false signals.
* **Entry filters:** For a long setup, the bias must be long, there must be a liquidity sweep followed by a BOS, and price must reclaim the current‑timeframe VWAP. For a short setup, the opposite conditions apply (short bias, sweep + BOS to the downside, and price rejecting the VWAP).
* **Alerts and plot:** It provides two alert conditions (“Fabio‑Waqar Long Setup” and “Fabio‑Waqar Short Setup”) that you can attach to notifications. It also plots the intraday VWAP on your chart for visual reference.
In short, this script watches for a confluence of trend direction, liquidity sweeps, structural shifts, and VWAP reclaim/rejection, and then notifies you when those conditions align. You can use it as an alerting tool to identify high‑probability setups based on these combined strategies.
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SMART STRUCTURE PRO
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A comprehensive market structure analysis tool that identifies institutional trading
patterns and smart money concepts for improved trade timing and decision-making.
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📊 WHAT IT DOES
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This indicator automatically detects and visualizes key market structure elements:
🔹 BOS (Break of Structure)
- Identifies trend continuation patterns
- Marks when price breaks above previous highs (bullish) or below previous lows (bearish)
- Confirms trend strength and momentum
🔹 CHoCH (Change of Character)
- Detects potential trend reversals
- Alerts when market structure shifts from bullish to bearish or vice versa
- Helps identify early reversal opportunities
🔹 Order Blocks
- Highlights institutional entry zones
- Identifies the last opposite candle before a structure break
- Shows areas where smart money likely entered positions
🔹 Fair Value Gaps (FVG)
- Detects price imbalances and inefficiencies
- Shows areas where price moved rapidly leaving gaps
- Often act as support/resistance when retested
🔹 Liquidity Zones
- Marks swing high and low levels
- Identifies areas where stop losses likely cluster
- Shows potential stop hunt and liquidity grab zones
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🎯 HOW TO USE
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BULLISH SETUP:
1. Wait for Bullish CHoCH (trend reversal signal) or BOS ↑ (continuation)
2. Look for price to pull back into an Order Block or Fair Value Gap
3. Enter long when price bounces from these zones
4. Place stop loss below the Order Block
5. Target the next liquidity zone or resistance level
BEARISH SETUP:
1. Wait for Bearish CHoCH (trend reversal signal) or BOS ↓ (continuation)
2. Look for price to retrace into an Order Block or Fair Value Gap
3. Enter short when price rejects from these zones
4. Place stop loss above the Order Block
5. Target the next liquidity zone or support level
DASHBOARD INTERPRETATION:
• Trend: Current market direction (Bullish/Bearish)
• Volume: Confirmation strength (High volume = stronger signals)
• Signal: Latest structure break detected
• Key High/Low: Critical levels for the current trend
• Position: Price location (Premium = expensive, Discount = cheap)
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⚙️ SETTINGS GUIDE
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STRUCTURE DETECTION:
• Pivot Length (Default: 10)
- Lower values = More signals but potentially weaker
- Higher values = Fewer signals but stronger/more reliable
- Recommended: 8-12 for intraday, 10-15 for higher timeframes
• Structure Line Extension
- Visual preference for how far lines extend
- Does not affect signal detection
SMART MONEY CONCEPTS:
• Order Block Extension: How long OB boxes remain visible
• FVG Extension: How long gap boxes remain visible
• Min FVG Size: Filter out small gaps (0 = show all)
- Set to 10-20% to reduce noise
- Set to 0 to see all gaps
VOLUME FILTER:
• Volume Confirmation (Recommended: ON)
- Filters weak signals without volume support
- Reduces false breakouts
• Volume Multiplier (Default: 1.5)
- Higher = Stricter filtering (fewer but stronger signals)
- Lower = More signals (but may include weak ones)
DISPLAY:
• Dashboard: Toggle information panel
• Trend Background: Subtle color tint showing current trend
• Dashboard Position: Choose corner placement
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🔔 ALERTS
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Available alert conditions:
✓ Bullish BOS - Uptrend continuation confirmed
✓ Bearish BOS - Downtrend continuation confirmed
✓ Bullish CHoCH - Reversal to uptrend detected
✓ Bearish CHoCH - Reversal to downtrend detected
✓ Structure Break - Any significant market structure change
To set up alerts:
1. Click the "⏰" alert icon
2. Select "Smart Structure Pro"
3. Choose your desired condition
4. Configure notification method
5. Click "Create"
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⚠️ IMPORTANT DISCLOSURES
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REPAINTING BEHAVIOR:
• Pivot points WILL repaint until confirmed (this is by design and unavoidable)
• Structure breaks (BOS/CHoCH) use CLOSED candles and do NOT repaint after confirmation
• Order Blocks and FVGs are drawn on confirmed signals and do NOT repaint
• All signals wait for candle close before triggering
BEST PRACTICES:
• Use on higher timeframes (15min+) for more reliable signals
• Combine with other analysis (support/resistance, volume profile, etc.)
• Wait for candle close confirmation before acting on signals
• Use proper risk management - this is not a standalone trading system
• Backtest on your preferred instrument and timeframe
PERFORMANCE:
• Limited to 100 boxes, 100 lines, 100 labels for optimal performance
• Older objects automatically removed as new ones appear
• Works on all markets (Forex, Crypto, Stocks, Indices, Commodities)
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📚 CONCEPTS EXPLAINED
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MARKET STRUCTURE:
Market structure refers to the pattern of price movements creating swing highs
and lows. Understanding structure helps identify trend direction and potential
reversal points.
SMART MONEY CONCEPTS:
These are trading techniques based on tracking institutional order flow and
understanding where large players (banks, funds, institutions) enter and exit
positions.
ORDER BLOCKS:
The last opposing candle before a strong directional move. Institutions often
leave unfilled orders in these zones, which can act as support/resistance when
price returns.
FAIR VALUE GAPS:
Areas where price moved so quickly that it left an imbalance. These gaps often
get "filled" as price returns to find equilibrium, creating trading opportunities.
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🎓 EDUCATIONAL VALUE
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This indicator helps traders:
✓ Understand market structure mechanics
✓ Identify institutional trading patterns
✓ Improve trade timing and entry precision
✓ Recognize trend continuation vs reversal
✓ Learn smart money concepts through visualization
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📋 TECHNICAL DETAILS
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• Version: 1.0.0
• Pine Script Version: 5
• Indicator Type: Overlay
• No Repainting: Structure breaks use confirmed candles
• Performance Optimized: Limited drawing objects
• Works On: All markets and timeframes
• Alerts: Yes, fully customizable
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👤 AUTHOR
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Created by: Zakaria Safri
Original Work: All code and concepts are original implementations
Based On: ICT (Inner Circle Trader) educational concepts
License: © 2024 Zakaria Safri - Personal Use Only
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⚖️ DISCLAIMER
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This indicator is for educational and informational purposes only. It does not
constitute financial advice. Trading involves substantial risk of loss. Past
performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research
and consult with a licensed financial advisor before making trading decisions.
The author is not responsible for any losses incurred from using this indicator.
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US30 Quarter Levels (125-point grid) by FxMogul🟦 US30 Quarter Levels — Trade the Index Like the Banks
Discover the Dow’s hidden rhythm.
This indicator reveals the institutional quarter levels that govern US30 — spaced every 125 points, e.g. 45125, 45250, 45375, 45500, 45625, 45750, 45875, 46000, and so on.
These are the liquidity magnets and reaction zones where smart money executes — now visualized directly on your chart.
💼 Why You Need It
See institutional precision: The Dow respects 125-point cycles — this tool exposes them.
Catch reversals before retail sees them: Every impulse and retracement begins at one of these zones.
Build confluence instantly: Perfectly aligns with your FVGs, OBs, and session highs/lows.
Trade like a professional: Turn chaos into structure, and randomness into rhythm.
⚙️ Key Features
Automatically plots US30 quarter levels (…125 / …250 / …375 / …500 / …625 / …750 / …875 / …000).
Color-coded hierarchy:
🟨 xx000 / xx500 → major institutional levels
⚪ xx250 / xx750 → medium-impact levels
⚫ xx125 / xx375 / xx625 / xx875 → intraday liquidity pockets
Customizable window size, label spacing, and line extensions.
Works across all timeframes — from 1-minute scalps to 4-hour macro swings.
Optimized for clean visualization with no clutter.
🎯 How to Use It
Identify liquidity sweeps: Smart money hunts stops at these quarter zones.
Align structure: Combine with session opens, order blocks, or FVGs.
Set precision entries & exits: Trade reaction-to-reaction with tight risk.
Plan daily bias: Watch how New York respects these 125-point increments.
🧭 Designed For
Scalpers, day traders, and swing traders who understand that US30 doesn’t move randomly — it moves rhythmically.
Perfect for traders using ICT, SMC, or liquidity-based frameworks.
⚡ Creator’s Note
“Every 125 points, the Dow breathes. Every 1000, it shifts direction.
Once you see the rhythm, you’ll never unsee it.”
— FxMogul
USDJPY Fair Value Gap + Session Strategy🎯 Overview
This strategy combines Fair Value Gaps (FVGs) with session-based order flow analysis, specifically optimized for USDJPY. It identifies price inefficiencies left behind by institutional order flow during high-volatility trading sessions, offering a modern alternative to traditional lagging indicators.
🔬 What Are Fair Value Gaps?
Fair Value Gaps represent areas where aggressive institutional buying or selling created "gaps" in the market structure:
Bullish FVG: Price moves up so aggressively that it leaves unfilled buy orders behind
Bearish FVG: Price moves down so quickly that it leaves unfilled sell orders behind
Research shows approximately 80% of FVGs get "filled" (price returns to the gap) within 20-60 bars, making them highly predictable trading zones.
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FVG Detection Logic:
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// Bullish FVG: Gap between high and current low
bullishFVG = low > high and high > high
// Bearish FVG: Gap between low and current high
bearishFVG = high < low and low < low
🌏 Session-Based Trading
Why Sessions Matter for USDJPY
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Tokyo Session (00:00-09:00 UTC)
Highest volatility during first hour (00:00-01:00 UTC)
Average movement: 51-60 pips
Best for breakout strategies
London/NY Overlap (13:00-16:00 UTC)
Maximum liquidity and institutional participation
Tightest spreads and most reliable FVG formations
Optimal for continuation trades
Monday Premium Effect
USDJPY moves 120+ pips on Mondays due to weekend positioning
Enhanced FVG formation during session opens
📊 Strategy Components
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1. Fair Value Gap Detection
Identifies bullish and bearish FVGs automatically
Age limit: FVGs expire after 20 bars to avoid stale setups
Size filter: Minimum gap size to filter out noise
2. Session Filtering
Tokyo Open focus: Trades during first hour of Asian session
London/NY Overlap: Captures high-liquidity institutional flows
Weekend gap strategy: Enhanced signals on Monday opens
3. Volume Confirmation
Requires 1.5x average volume spike
Confirms institutional participation
Reduces false signals
4. Trend Alignment
50 EMA filter ensures trades align with higher timeframe trend
Long trades above EMA, short trades below
Prevents costly counter-trend trades
5. Risk Management
2:1 Risk/Reward minimum ensures profitability with 40%+ win rate
Percentage-based stops adapt to USDJPY volatility (0.3% default)
Configurable position sizing
🎯 Entry Conditions
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Long Entry (BUY)
✅ Bullish FVG detected in previous bars
✅ Price returns to FVG zone during active trading session
✅ Volume spike above 1.5x average
✅ Price above 50 EMA (trend confirmation)
✅ Bullish candle closes within FVG zone
✅ Trading during Tokyo open OR London/NY overlap
Short Entry (SELL)
✅ Bearish FVG detected in previous bars
✅ Price returns to FVG zone during active trading session
✅ Volume spike above 1.5x average
✅ Price below 50 EMA (trend confirmation)
✅ Bearish candle closes within FVG zone
✅ Trading during Tokyo open OR London/NY overlap
📈 Expected Performance
Backtesting Results (Based on Similar Strategies):
Win Rate: 44-59% (profitable due to high R:R ratio)
Average Winner: 60-90 pips during London/NY sessions
Average Loser: 30-40 pips (tight stops at FVG boundaries)
Risk/Reward: 2:1 minimum, often 3:1 during strong trends
Best Performance: Monday Tokyo opens and Wednesday London/NY overlaps
Why This Works for USDJPY:
90% correlation with US-Japan bond yield spreads
High volatility provides sufficient pip movement
Heavy institutional/central bank participation creates clear FVGs
Consistent volatility patterns across trading sessions
⚙️ Configurable Parameters
Session Settings:
Trade Tokyo Session (Enable/Disable)
Trade London/NY Overlap (Enable/Disable)
FVG Settings:
FVG Minimum Size (Filter small gaps)
Maximum FVG Age (20 bars default)
Show FVG Markers (Visual display)
Volume Settings:
Use Volume Filter (Enable/Disable)
Volume Multiplier (1.5x default)
Volume Average Period (20 bars)
Trend Settings:
Use Trend Filter (Enable/Disable)
Trend EMA Period (50 default)
Risk Management:
Risk/Reward Ratio (2.0 default)
Stop Loss Percentage (0.3% default)
🎨 Visual Indicators
🟡 Yellow Line: 50 EMA trend filter
🟢 Green Triangles: Long entry signals
🔴 Red Triangles: Short entry signals
🟢 Green Dots: Bullish FVG zones
🔴 Red Dots: Bearish FVG zones
🟦 Blue Background: Tokyo open session
🟧 Orange Background: London/NY overlap
📊 Recommended Settings
Optimal Timeframes:
Primary: 5-minute charts (scalping)
Secondary: 15-minute charts (swing trading)
Parameter Optimization:
Conservative: Stop Loss 0.2%, R:R 2:1, Volume 2.0x
Balanced: Stop Loss 0.3%, R:R 2:1, Volume 1.5x (default)
Aggressive: Stop Loss 0.4%, R:R 1.5:1, Volume 1.2x
Risk Management:
Maximum 1-2% of account per trade
Daily loss limit: Stop after 3-5 consecutive losses
Use fixed percentage position sizing
⚠️ Important Considerations
Avoid Trading During:
Major news events (BOJ interventions, NFP, FOMC)
Holiday periods with reduced liquidity
Low volatility Asian afternoon sessions
When US-Japan yield differential narrows sharply
Best Practices:
Limit to 2-3 trades per session maximum
Always respect the 50 EMA trend filter
Never risk more than planned per trade
Paper trade for 2-4 weeks before live implementation
Track performance by session and day of week
🚀 How to Use
Add the script to your USDJPY chart
Set timeframe to 5-minute or 15-minute
Adjust parameters based on your risk tolerance
Enable strategy alerts for automated notifications
Wait for visual signals (triangles) to appear
Enter trades according to your risk management rules
📚 Strategy Foundation
This strategy is based on:
Smart Money Concepts (SMC): Institutional order flow tracking
Market Microstructure: Understanding how FVGs form in electronic trading
Quantified Risk Management: Statistical edge through proper R:R ratios
Session Liquidity Patterns: Exploiting predictable volatility cycles
Fractals & SweepThe Fractals & Sweep indicator is designed to identify key market structure points (fractals) and detect potential liquidity sweeps around those areas. It visually highlights both Bill Williams fractals and regular fractals, and alerts the user when the market sweeps liquidity above or below the most recent fractal levels.
Fractal Recognition:
Detects both bullish (low) and bearish (high) fractals on the price chart.
Users can choose between:
Bill Williams fractal logic (default), or
Regular fractal logic (when the “Filter Bill Williams Fractals” option is enabled).
Fractals are plotted directly on the chart as red downward triangles for highs and green upward triangles for lows.
Fractal Tracking:
The indicator stores the most recent high and low fractal levels to serve as reference points for potential sweep detection.
Sweep Detection:
A bearish sweep is triggered when the price wicks above the last fractal high but closes below it — suggesting a liquidity grab above resistance.
A bullish sweep is triggered when the price wicks below the last fractal low but closes above it — suggesting a liquidity grab below support.
When a sweep occurs, the indicator draws a horizontal line from the previous fractal point to the current bar.
Alert System:
Custom alerts notify the trader when a bearish sweep or bullish sweep occurs, allowing for timely reactions to potential reversals or liquidity traps.
Trend Pivots Profile [BigBeluga]🔵 OVERVIEW
The Trend Pivots Profile is a dynamic volume profile tool that builds profiles around pivot points to reveal where liquidity accumulates during trend shifts. When the market is in an uptrend , the indicator generates profiles at low pivots . In a downtrend , it builds them at high pivots . Each profile is constructed using lower timeframe volume data for higher resolution, making it highly precise even in limited space. A colored trendline helps traders instantly recognize the prevailing trend and anticipate which type of profile (bullish or bearish) will form.
🔵 CONCEPTS
Pivot-Driven Profiles : Profiles are only created when a new pivot forms, aligning liquidity analysis with market structure shifts.
Trend-Contextual : Profiles form at low pivots in uptrends and at high pivots in downtrends.
Lower Timeframe Data : Volume and close values are pulled from smaller timeframes to provide detailed, high-resolution profiles inside larger pivot windows.
Adaptive Bin Sizing : Bin size is automatically calculated relative to ATR, ensuring consistent precision across different markets and volatility conditions.
Point of Control (PoC) : The highest-volume level within each profile is marked with a PoC line that extends until the next pivot forms.
Trendline Visualization : A wide, semi-transparent line follows the rolling average of highs and lows, colored blue in uptrends and orange in downtrends.
🔵 FEATURES
Pivot Length Control : Adjust how far back the script looks to detect pivots (e.g., length 5 → profiles cover 10 bars after pivot).
Pivot Profile toggle :
On → draw the filled pivot profile + PoC + pivot label.
Off → hide profiles; show only PoC level (clean S/R mode).
Trend Length Filter : Smooths trendline detection to ensure reliable up/down bias.
Precise Volume Distribution : Volume is aggregated into bins, creating a smooth volume curve around the pivot range.
PoC Extension : Automatically extends the most active price level until a new pivot is confirmed.
Profile Visualization : Profiles appear as filled shapes anchored at the pivot candle, colored based on trend.
Trendline Overlay : Thick, semi-transparent trendline provides visual guidance on directional bias.
Automatic Cleanup : Old profiles are deleted once they exceed the chart’s capacity (default 25 stored profiles).
🔵 HOW TO USE
Spotting Trend Liquidity : In an uptrend, monitor profiles at low pivots to see where buyers concentrated. In downtrends, use high-pivot profiles to spot sell-side pressure.
Watch the PoC : The PoC line highlights the strongest traded level of the pivot structure—expect reactions when price retests it.
Anticipate Trend Continuation/Reversal : Use the trendline (blue = bullish, orange = bearish) together with pivot profiles to forecast directional momentum.
Combine with HTF Context : Overlay with higher timeframe structure (order blocks, liquidity zones, or FVGs) for confluence.
Fine-Tune with Inputs : Adjust Pivot Length for sensitivity and Trend Length for smoother or faster trend shifts.
🔵 CONCLUSION
The Trend Pivots Profile blends pivot-based structure with precise volume profiling. By dynamically plotting profiles on pivots aligned with the prevailing trend, highlighting PoCs, and overlaying a directional trendline, it equips traders with a clear view of liquidity clusters and directional momentum—ideal for anticipating reactions, pullbacks, or breakouts.
Volume Based Sampling [BackQuant]Volume Based Sampling
What this does
This indicator converts the usual time-based stream of candles into an event-based stream of “synthetic” bars that are created only when enough trading activity has occurred . You choose the activity definition:
Volume bars : create a new synthetic bar whenever the cumulative number of shares/contracts traded reaches a threshold.
Dollar bars : create a new synthetic bar whenever the cumulative traded dollar value (price × volume) reaches a threshold.
The script then keeps an internal ledger of these synthetic opens, highs, lows, closes, and volumes, and can display them as candles, plot a moving average calculated over the synthetic closes, mark each time a new sample is formed, and optionally overlay the native time-bars for comparison.
Why event-based sampling matters
Markets do not release information on a clock: activity clusters during news, opens/closes, and liquidity shocks. Event-based bars normalize for that heteroskedastic arrival of information: during active periods you get more bars (finer resolution); during quiet periods you get fewer bars (coarser resolution). Research shows this can reduce microstructure pathologies and produce series that are closer to i.i.d. and more suitable for statistical modeling and ML. In particular:
Volume and dollar bars are a common event-time alternative to time bars in quantitative research and are discussed extensively in Advances in Financial Machine Learning (AFML). These bars aim to homogenize information flow by sampling on traded size or value rather than elapsed seconds.
The Volume Clock perspective models market activity in “volume time,” showing that many intraday phenomena (volatility, liquidity shocks) are better explained when time is measured by traded volume instead of seconds.
Related market microstructure work on flow toxicity and liquidity highlights that the risk dealers face is tied to information intensity of order flow, again arguing for activity-based clocks.
How the indicator works (plain English)
Choose your bucket type
Volume : accumulate volume until it meets a threshold.
Dollar Bars : accumulate close × volume until it meets a dollar threshold.
Pick the threshold rule
Dynamic threshold : by default, the script computes a rolling statistic (mean or median) of recent activity to set the next bucket size. This adapts bar size to changing conditions (e.g., busier sessions produce more frequent synthetic bars).
Fixed threshold : optionally override with a constant target (e.g., exactly 100,000 contracts per synthetic bar, or $5,000,000 per dollar bar).
Build the synthetic bar
While a bucket fills, the script tracks:
o_s: first price of the bucket (synthetic open)
h_s: running maximum price (synthetic high)
l_s: running minimum price (synthetic low)
c_s: last price seen (synthetic close)
v_s: cumulative native volume inside the bucket
d_samples: number of native bars consumed to complete the bucket (a proxy for “how fast” the threshold filled)
Emit a new sample
Once the bucket meets/exceeds the threshold, a new synthetic bar is finalized and stored. If overflow occurs (e.g., a single native bar pushes you past the threshold by a lot), the code will emit multiple synthetic samples to account for the extra activity.
Maintain a rolling history efficiently
A ring buffer can overwrite the oldest samples when you hit your Max Stored Samples cap, keeping memory usage stable.
Compute synthetic-space statistics
The script computes an SMA over the last N synthetic closes and basic descriptors like average bars per synthetic sample, mean and standard deviation of synthetic returns, and more. These are all in event time , not clock time.
Inputs and options you will actually use
Data Settings
Sampling Method : Volume or Dollar Bars.
Rolling Lookback : window used to estimate the dynamic threshold from recent activity.
Filter : Mean or Median for the dynamic threshold. Median is more robust to spikes.
Use Fixed? / Fixed Threshold : override dynamic sizing with a constant target.
Max Stored Samples : cap on synthetic history to keep performance snappy.
Use Ring Buffer : turn on to recycle storage when at capacity.
Indicator Settings
SMA over last N samples : moving average in synthetic space . Because its index is sample count, not minutes, it adapts naturally: more updates in busy regimes, fewer in quiet regimes.
Visuals
Show Synthetic Bars : plot the synthetic OHLC candles.
Candle Color Mode :
Green/Red: directional close vs open
Volume Intensity: opacity scales with synthetic size
Neutral: single color
Adaptive: graded by how large the bucket was relative to threshold
Mark new samples : drop a small marker whenever a new synthetic bar prints.
Comparison & Research
Show Time Bars : overlay the native time-based candles to visually compare how the two sampling schemes differ.
How to read it, step by step
Turn on “Synthetic Bars” and optionally overlay “Time Bars.” You will see that during high-activity bursts, synthetic bars print much faster than time bars.
Watch the synthetic SMA . Crosses in synthetic space can be more meaningful because each update represents a roughly comparable amount of traded information.
Use the “Avg Bars per Sample” in the info table as a regime signal. Falling average bars per sample means activity is clustering, often coincident with higher realized volatility.
Try Dollar Bars when price varies a lot but share count does not; they normalize by dollar risk taken in each sample. Volume Bars are ideal when share count is a better proxy for information flow in your instrument.
Quant finance background and citations
Event time vs. clock time : Easley, López de Prado, and O’Hara advocate measuring intraday phenomena on a volume clock to better align sampling with information arrival. This framing helps explain volatility bursts and liquidity droughts and motivates volume-based bars.
Flow toxicity and dealer risk : The same authors show how adverse selection risk changes with the intensity and informativeness of order flow, further supporting activity-based clocks for modeling and risk management.
AFML framework : In Advances in Financial Machine Learning , event-driven bars such as volume, dollar, and imbalance bars are presented as superior sampling units for many ML tasks, yielding more stationary features and fewer microstructure distortions than fixed time bars. ( Alpaca )
Practical use cases
1) Regime-aware moving averages
The synthetic SMA in event time is not fooled by quiet periods: if nothing of consequence trades, it barely updates. This can make trend filters less sensitive to calendar drift and more sensitive to true participation.
2) Breakout logic on “equal-information” samples
The script exposes simple alerts such as breakout above/below the synthetic SMA . Because each bar approximates a constant amount of activity, breakouts are conditioned on comparable informational mass, not arbitrary time buckets.
3) Volatility-adaptive backtests
If you use synthetic bars as your base data stream, most signal rules become self-paced : entry and exit opportunities accelerate in fast markets and slow down in quiet regimes, which often improves the realism of slippage and fill modeling in research pipelines (pair this indicator with strategy code downstream).
4) Regime diagnostics
Avg Bars per Sample trending down: activity is dense; expect larger realized ranges.
Return StdDev (synthetic) rising: noise or trend acceleration in event time; re-tune risk.
Interpreting the info panel
Method : your sampling choice and current threshold.
Total Samples : how many synthetic bars have been formed.
Current Vol/Dollar : how much of the next bucket is already filled.
Bars in Bucket : native bars consumed so far in the current bucket.
Avg Bars/Sample : lower means higher trading intensity.
Avg Return / Return StdDev : return stats computed over synthetic closes .
Research directions you can build from here
Imbalance and run bars
Extend beyond pure volume or dollar thresholds to imbalance bars that trigger on directional order flow imbalance (e.g., buy volume minus sell volume), as discussed in the AFML ecosystem. These often further homogenize distributional properties used in ML. alpaca.markets
Volume-time indicators
Re-compute classical indicators (RSI, MACD, Bollinger) on the synthetic stream. The premise is that signals are updated by traded information , not seconds, which may stabilize indicator behavior in heteroskedastic regimes.
Liquidity and toxicity overlays
Combine synthetic bars with proxies of flow toxicity to anticipate spread widening or volatility clustering. For instance, tag synthetic bars that surpass multiples of the threshold and test whether subsequent realized volatility is elevated.
Dollar-risk parity sampling for portfolios
Use dollar bars to align samples across assets by notional risk, enabling cleaner cross-asset features and comparability in multi-asset models (e.g., correlation studies, regime clustering). AFML discusses the benefits of event-driven sampling for cross-sectional ML feature engineering.
Microstructure feature set
Compute duration in native bars per synthetic sample , range per sample , and volume multiple of threshold as inputs to state classifiers or regime HMMs . These features are inherently activity-aware and often predictive of short-horizon volatility and trend persistence per the event-time literature. ( Alpaca )
Tips for clean usage
Start with dynamic thresholds using Median over a sensible lookback to avoid outlier distortion, then move to Fixed thresholds when you know your instrument’s typical activity scale.
Compare time bars vs synthetic bars side by side to develop intuition for how your market “breathes” in activity time.
Keep Max Stored Samples reasonable for performance; the ring buffer avoids memory creep while preserving a rolling window of research-grade data.
$ - HTF Sweeps & PO3HTF Sweeps & PO3 Indicator
The HTF Sweeps & PO3 indicator is a powerful tool designed for traders to visualise higher timeframe (HTF) candles, identify liquidity sweeps, and track key price levels on a lower timeframe (LTF) chart. Built for TradingView using Pine Script v6, it overlays HTF candle data and highlights significant price movements, such as sweeps of previous highs or lows, to help traders identify potential liquidity sweep and reversal points. The indicator is highly customisable, offering a range of visual and alert options to suit various trading strategies.
Features
Higher Timeframe (HTF) Candle Visualisation:
- Displays up to three user-defined HTF candles (e.g., 15m, 1H, 4H) overlaid on the LTF chart.
- Customisable candle appearance with adjustable size (Tiny to Huge), offset, spacing, and colours for bullish/bearish candles and wicks.
- Option to show timeframe labels above or below HTF candles with configurable size and position.
Liquidity Sweep Detection:
- Identifies bullish and bearish sweeps when price moves beyond the high or low of a previous HTF candle and meets specific conditions.
- Displays sweeps on both LTF and HTF with customisable line styles (Solid, Dashed, Dotted), widths, and colours.
- Option to show only the most recent sweep per candle to reduce chart clutter.
Invalidated Sweep Tracking:
- Detects and visualises invalidated sweeps (when price moves past a sweep level in the opposite direction).
- Configurable display for invalidated sweeps on LTF and HTF with distinct line styles and colours.
Previous High/Low Lines:
- Plots horizontal lines at the high and low of the previous HTF candle, extending on both LTF and HTF.
- Customisable line style, width, and color for easy identification of key levels.
- Real-Time Sweep Detection:
-Optional real-time sweep visualisation for active candles, enabling traders to monitor developing price action.
Alert System:
- Triggers alerts for sweep formation (when a new sweep is detected).
- Triggers alerts for sweep invalidation (when a sweep is no longer valid).
- Alerts include details such as timeframe, ticker, and price level for precise notifications.
Performance Optimisation:
- Efficiently manages resources with configurable limits for lines, labels, boxes, and bars (up to 500 each).
- Cleans up outdated visual elements to maintain chart clarity.
Flexible Configuration:
- Supports multiple timeframes for HTF candles with user-defined settings for visibility and number of candles displayed (1–60).
- Toggle visibility for HTF candles, sweeps, invalidated sweeps, and high/low lines independently for LTF and HTF.
This indicator is ideal for traders focusing on liquidity hunting, order block analysis, or price action strategies, providing clear visual cues and alerts to enhance decision-making.
FU + SMI Validator (Proper FU, 30m)Overview
The FU + SMI Validator is a sophisticated technical analysis indicator designed to detect Proper FU (Fakeouts or Liquidity Sweeps) on the 30-minute timeframe. This tool aims to help traders identify high-probability reversal setups that occur when price briefly breaks key levels (sweeping liquidity), then reverses with momentum confirmation.
Fakeouts are common market events where price action “hunts stops” before reversing direction. Correctly identifying these events can offer excellent entry points with defined risk. This indicator combines price action logic with momentum and volatility filters to provide reliable signals.
Core Concepts
Proper FU (Fakeout) Detection
At its core, the script identifies proper fakeouts by checking if the current bar’s price:
For bullish fakeouts: dips below the previous bar’s low (sweeping stops) and then closes above the previous bar’s high
For bearish fakeouts: spikes above the previous bar’s high and then closes below the previous bar’s low
This ensures that the breakout is a true sweep rather than just a one-sided close.
Optionally, the script can require one additional confirmation bar after the FU, ensuring that the momentum is sustained and reducing false signals.
SMI-style Momentum Validation
To improve the quality of signals, the indicator uses a proxy for the Stochastic Momentum Index (SMI) by calculating the difference between current and past linear regression slopes of price. This momentum check helps ensure that fakeouts occur alongside actual directional strength.
Key points:
Momentum must be increasing in the direction of the FU signal.
Momentum filters can be enabled or disabled based on user preference.
Squeeze Condition to Avoid Low-Volatility Traps
The script includes a volatility filter based on a squeeze-like condition:
It compares Bollinger Bands (BB) and Keltner Channels (KC).
When BB bands contract inside KC bands, the market is in a squeeze state, signaling low volatility.
Fakeouts during squeeze conditions are often unreliable; the script can filter these out to reduce false alarms.
Killzone Session Timing Filter
Recognizing that liquidity and volatility vary by session, this tool supports optional filtering for:
London Killzone: 09:00 to 10:30 (UK time)
New York Killzone: 13:00 to 14:30 (UK time)
Signals only trigger during these high-activity windows if enabled, helping traders focus on periods with the best liquidity and market participation.
Note: For Killzone filtering to work accurately, your TradingView chart must be set to the UK timezone.
Features & Benefits
Robust FU detection ensures the breakout price action is meaningful, reducing noise.
Momentum filter via linear regression slope captures trend strength in a smooth, mathematically sound way.
Low-volatility squeeze avoidance helps reduce false signals in choppy or range-bound markets.
Killzone timing filter focuses your attention on the most liquid and active market hours.
Optional confirmation bar increases signal reliability.
Raw FU markers allow visualization of all detected fakeouts for pattern recognition and manual analysis.
Alerts built-in for both valid buy and sell FU setups, enabling real-time notification and quicker decision-making.
Customization Options
Killzone usage: Enable or disable the session timing filter.
Sessions: Configure London and New York killzone time ranges.
Momentum alignment: Enable or disable momentum filter based on SMI proxy.
Volatility filter: Avoid signals during squeeze or low-volatility conditions.
FU confirmation: Option to require one additional confirming candle after the initial FU.
Squeeze and momentum parameters: Adjust Bollinger Bands length and multiplier, Keltner Channel length and ATR multiplier.
Raw FU markers: Show or hide all detected fakeouts regardless of filters.
How to Use This Indicator
Apply to 30-minute charts for forex pairs, indices, cryptocurrencies, or other instruments.
Set your chart timezone to UK time if using Killzone filters.
Adjust input parameters based on your preferred sessions and risk tolerance.
Look for green “VALID BUY FU” labels below bars for bullish fakeout entries.
Look for red “VALID SELL FU” labels above bars for bearish fakeout entries.
Use the alert system to receive notifications on setups.
Combine with your existing analysis or risk management strategy for entries, stops, and profit targets.
Why Use FU + SMI Validator?
Fakeouts are some of the most lucrative but tricky setups for many traders. Without proper filters, they can lead to false entries and losses. This script integrates price action, momentum, volatility, and session timing into one package, providing a robust tool to spot high-quality fakeout opportunities and improve trading confidence.
Limitations
Requires chart to be set to UK timezone for session filters.
Designed specifically for 30-minute timeframe — performance on other timeframes may vary.
Momentum is a proxy, not a direct SMI calculation.
Like all indicators, best used in conjunction with sound risk management and other analysis tools.
Potential Enhancements
Conversion into a full strategy script for backtesting entries and exits.
Addition of other momentum indicators (RSI, MACD) or volume filters.
Customizable time zones or auto time zone detection.
Multi-timeframe analysis capabilities.
Visual dashboard for summary of signal stats.
CVD Spaghetti - Multi-Exchange (Perpetuals)CVD Spaghetti – Multi-Exchange (Perpetuals) is designed to track and visualize Cumulative Volume Delta (CVD) across multiple cryptocurrency perpetual futures exchanges in one consolidated view. This indicator provides traders with a clearer perspective on buying and selling pressure by monitoring how order flow develops on different venues simultaneously.
What it does
The script calculates the CVD for each enabled exchange and plots them as separate lines on a single chart, creating a “spaghetti” style visualization. This allows traders to identify relative strength or weakness between major exchanges, which can often hint at institutional positioning, liquidity shifts, and potential market imbalances.
Why it’s useful
Order flow and liquidity dynamics can differ significantly between exchanges. By aggregating and comparing these flows, traders can:
Detect which venue is leading during trend development.
Spot divergences between exchanges, which may indicate inefficiencies or arbitrage-driven movements.
Gauge overall sentiment strength by comparing multiple sources instead of relying on a single dataset.
Technical details
Anchor Period Reset: The cumulative calculation resets based on the user-defined Anchor Period (default: daily), keeping data relevant for the chosen trading horizon.
Dynamic Resolution: The script automatically selects an appropriate lower timeframe for data requests based on the chart timeframe to maintain responsiveness and accuracy.
Normalization: Not all exchanges report volume in the same way—some use quote currency (USD), others in contracts or ticks. To ensure comparability, this indicator normalizes volumes where necessary:
Bybit USD and OKX contracts are divided by price to approximate base-coin terms.
Single-contract venues (e.g., Deribit) are normalized similarly.
Exchanges already reporting in the base currency remain unchanged.
Multi-Exchange Coverage: Supports major venues including Binance, Bybit, OKX, Bitget, Coinbase, and optional secondary exchanges like Blofin, Whitebit, and Deribit.
Visual Aids:
Zero baseline for directional reference.
Vertical session markers at each reset point.
Optional exchange labels positioned dynamically on the last bar for quick identification.
How traders might use it
Trend confirmation: Strong synchronized CVD across all major exchanges supports continuation; fragmentation may suggest weakening conviction.
Cross-exchange divergence: When one exchange’s CVD diverges from others, it can signal localized liquidity shocks or large player activity.
High-frequency strategies: On lower timeframes, the spaghetti view can highlight which venue is absorbing or providing liquidity fastest, aiding short-term decision-making.
