OPEN-SOURCE SCRIPT
MA 250 & 1250 + Overextension

This indicator is designed for long-term and macro traders who use moving averages to identify structural support levels and potential overextended tops.
It plots two key simple moving averages:
While the 1250-day MA often acts as strong support during major market bottoms, the 250-day MA serves as a dynamic reference for identifying potential tops.
The core innovation of this script is the addition of user-defined overextension zones above the 250-day MA:
You can independently choose which background zone to display:
Visual cues include:
Use cases:
Note: This tool does not generate buy/sell signals on its own. It is intended as a contextual filter to complement price action, volume, momentum, and macro analysis.
It plots two key simple moving averages:
- 250-day SMA (≈1-year average)
- 1250-day SMA (≈5-year average)
While the 1250-day MA often acts as strong support during major market bottoms, the 250-day MA serves as a dynamic reference for identifying potential tops.
The core innovation of this script is the addition of user-defined overextension zones above the 250-day MA:
- +30% zone: highlights potential cyclical tops (ideal for less volatile assets)
- +50% zone: marks extreme overextension levels (useful for volatile instruments)
You can independently choose which background zone to display:
- "+30% only"
- "+50% only"
- "Both" (with +50% taking visual priority)
- "None"
Visual cues include:
- Colored circles when price enters each overextension zone
- Optional semi-transparent background highlighting active zones
- Clean, non-repainting logic based on closing prices
Use cases:
- Confirming structural support near the 1250-day MA during deep corrections
- Assessing risk/reward when price moves far above the 250-day MA
- Avoiding late long entries in euphoric market phases
- Identifying potential distribution zones in long-term uptrends
Note: This tool does not generate buy/sell signals on its own. It is intended as a contextual filter to complement price action, volume, momentum, and macro analysis.
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.