OPEN-SOURCE SCRIPT
Base Candle Detector
//version=6
indicator("Base Candle Detector", overlay=true)
// Calculate candle metrics
bodySize = math.abs(close - open)
totalRange = high - low
// Define base as body being 50% or less of total range
// v6 maintains the logic but ensures cleaner internal boolean evaluation
isBase = bodySize <= (totalRange * 0.5)
// Plotting the shape above the candle
plotshape(isBase,
title="Base Candle",
style=shape.diamond,
location=location.abovebar,
color=color.yellow,
size=size.small)
indicator("Base Candle Detector", overlay=true)
// Calculate candle metrics
bodySize = math.abs(close - open)
totalRange = high - low
// Define base as body being 50% or less of total range
// v6 maintains the logic but ensures cleaner internal boolean evaluation
isBase = bodySize <= (totalRange * 0.5)
// Plotting the shape above the candle
plotshape(isBase,
title="Base Candle",
style=shape.diamond,
location=location.abovebar,
color=color.yellow,
size=size.small)
Open-source script
In true TradingView spirit, the creator of this script has made it open-source, so that traders can review and verify its functionality. Kudos to the author! While you can use it for free, remember that republishing the code is subject to our House Rules.
Disclaimer
The information and publications are not meant to be, and do not constitute, financial, investment, trading, or other types of advice or recommendations supplied or endorsed by TradingView. Read more in the Terms of Use.
Open-source script
In true TradingView spirit, the creator of this script has made it open-source, so that traders can review and verify its functionality. Kudos to the author! While you can use it for free, remember that republishing the code is subject to our House Rules.
Disclaimer
The information and publications are not meant to be, and do not constitute, financial, investment, trading, or other types of advice or recommendations supplied or endorsed by TradingView. Read more in the Terms of Use.