W1 Keyzones Overlay (D1) by Delta 1 / Norman AXLROD

W1 Keyzones Overlay (D1) — Description and User Guide

What it does:
This indicator projects weekly key zones (W1) onto your D1 chart. It detects confirmed weekly pivot highs and lows and derives resistance and support zones. Zones are intentionally invisible (no fill, no border). Instead, centered labels are shown at the current bar: “W1 Res” for weekly resistance and “W1 Sup” for weekly support. Two alerts are included: “Approach” (price approaches a zone within a set distance) and “Hit” (price is inside a zone).

Features:
Automatic W1 pivot high/low detection. Configurable zone width (percentage of pivot price). Centered labels placed at the zone midpoint and aligned to the current bar on the right. Invisible zones to keep the chart clean. Alerts for approach and hit. FX pip handling including the JPY 0.01 pip convention.

Inputs:
W1 Pivot Period (default 5): sensitivity of weekly pivot detection; higher values produce fewer, stronger zones.
Max Zones: maximum number of stored and visible zones.
Zone Width (% of price): for example 0.0025 equals 0.25% of price.
Show Labels: toggle to show or hide W1 Res/W1 Sup labels.
Colors: base colors for resistance and support labels (zones remain invisible).
Approach Distance (pips): distance to the top of a zone that triggers the Approach alert; pip size is handled automatically, JPY pairs use 0.01.

How to read it:
Focus on the labels. W1 Res marks an active weekly resistance zone. W1 Sup marks an active weekly support zone. Labels sit at the midpoint of each zone and at the current bar, so key levels are always visible on the right side of the chart. Zones are invisible by design; the internal zone width still governs the alert logic and whether price is considered “inside” the zone. Use the alerts as prompts: “Approach” is an early heads-up, “Hit” signals active interaction with the zone where you can look for confirmation via price action.

Typical use:
Set your directional bias on D1 by noting which weekly levels are nearby. Check confluence with your own levels, moving averages, structure, volume and the calendar. Consider playbook ideas such as rebounds at W1 Sup after confirmation, fades at W1 Res with protective stops, or break-and-retest setups after a clean break.

Best practices:
Use D1 for context and time entries on H1 or M15. Increase the pivot period if you see too many labels. Adjust zone width so it is neither too narrow (false touches) nor too wide (diluted signals). Set a larger approach distance for JPY pairs. Never use the tool in isolation; combine it with price action, regime (trend or range), volatility and event risk.

Alert setup (TradingView):
Create a new alert. In Condition, select this indicator. Choose either “Approach to W1 Keyzone” or “W1 Keyzone Hit.” Pick the frequency (once per bar or once per bar close). Optionally customize the message with symbol and plan. Save.

Notes and limits:
FX pip logic auto-detects JPY pairs (pip equals 0.01). Non-FX defaults to 1.0 for the pip unit. The indicator uses confirmed weekly pivots and does not look ahead; labels update each bar while zones remain stable. Very large Max Zones values over long histories may affect performance. Zones are intentionally invisible; reduce transparency or add border width in the code if you want visible boxes.

Example workflow:
On D1, locate nearby W1 Res or W1 Sup relative to current price. Check the calendar for risk events such as CPI, NFP or central bank decisions. Drop to H1 or M15 and wait for a trigger (rejection or break and retest). Place the stop beyond or behind the zone and plan risk-reward. Manage the trade with partials at the first structure level, move to break even after a retest, and let the remainder run.

FAQ:
Why do I only see labels? This is by design to keep charts clean. The logic still uses the zones internally.
Can I make zones visible? Yes. Reduce transparency and/or increase border width in the code or expose those as inputs.
How large should the approach distance be for JPY pairs? Typically larger than for non-JPY, for example 40 to 80 pips where one pip equals 0.01.

Disclaimer:
This is not financial advice. For educational purposes only. Always do your own research and use strict risk management.

Support / contact:
Questions or suggestions: [[e-mail]](mailto:[e-mail]).