OPEN-SOURCE SCRIPT
Trendsetter : The Hourly Footprint (MTF)
Title: Trendsetter : The Hourly Footprint
The Concept:
Successful trading focuses on identifying high-probability market structure. The Trendsetter : Hourly Footprint is built on the core truth that the previous hour's close provides the best "map" for the next hour's opportunity.
Key Features:
The 50% Entry Rule: Automatically calculates the exact middle of the previous 1-hour candle as a high-value retracement entry zone.
Fibonacci Profit Targets: Uses mathematical extensions (TP1 at 161.8% and TP2 at 222%) to find likely market exhaustion points.
MTF Stability: Locked to the H1 timeframe to ensure consistent levels across any chart (1m, 5m, 15m).
⚠️ Strategy Limitations & Caution:
This tool is a visual structure aid, not an automated signal service. Traders must use discretion based on the following logic:
Pure Continuation Bias: The indicator's bias is 100% dependent on the previous candle's close.
Reversal Risk: If a bearish candle is merely a deep retracement before a move higher, the script will show a "Sell" setup even if the larger trend remains bullish.
Market Chop: In ranging markets where H1 candles alternate between bullish and bearish (chop), the indicator will flip its bias accordingly. Always use this in conjunction with a broader trading plan and strict risk management.
The Concept:
Successful trading focuses on identifying high-probability market structure. The Trendsetter : Hourly Footprint is built on the core truth that the previous hour's close provides the best "map" for the next hour's opportunity.
Key Features:
The 50% Entry Rule: Automatically calculates the exact middle of the previous 1-hour candle as a high-value retracement entry zone.
Fibonacci Profit Targets: Uses mathematical extensions (TP1 at 161.8% and TP2 at 222%) to find likely market exhaustion points.
MTF Stability: Locked to the H1 timeframe to ensure consistent levels across any chart (1m, 5m, 15m).
⚠️ Strategy Limitations & Caution:
This tool is a visual structure aid, not an automated signal service. Traders must use discretion based on the following logic:
Pure Continuation Bias: The indicator's bias is 100% dependent on the previous candle's close.
Reversal Risk: If a bearish candle is merely a deep retracement before a move higher, the script will show a "Sell" setup even if the larger trend remains bullish.
Market Chop: In ranging markets where H1 candles alternate between bullish and bearish (chop), the indicator will flip its bias accordingly. Always use this in conjunction with a broader trading plan and strict risk management.
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.
Developed by Trendsetter — Focus on structure, not noise. See my profile for more tools and setups.
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.
Developed by Trendsetter — Focus on structure, not noise. See my profile for more tools and setups.
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.