OPEN-SOURCE SCRIPT
The Rumers Box Strategy+ v1.5.0
The Rumers Box Strategy - Visual Trading Setup Analyzer
This indicator implements Doug Rumers' Box Strategy methodology for identifying high-probability trading setups based on historical price ranges and opening candle analysis.
Key Features:
Customizable Box Construction - Define a "Box Date" to establish the high/low range that forms your trading framework
8:45 Candle Analysis - Automatically identifies and validates the opening candle on your specified "Analysis Date"
20% Rule Validation - Visual confirmation when the 8:45 candle range meets the 20% threshold of the box range
Entry Zone Highlighting - Clear visual marking of the top 20% (short zone) and bottom 20% (long zone) of the box
50% Midpoint Reference - Yellow midline for price action analysis
Multi-Timezone Support - Works with 12 major timezones including US, European, Asian, and Pacific markets
Comprehensive Info Panel - Real-time display of all key metrics including box range, thresholds, and setup validity
Historical Analysis - Time-based positioning allows analysis of any historical date without bar index limitations
How to Use:
Select your timezone
Choose the Box Date (the date that establishes your high/low range)
Choose the Analysis Date (the date to check the 8:45 candle)
The indicator will display a ✓ or ✗ showing whether the setup meets the 20% rule
Trade within the highlighted entry zones when valid setups appear
Perfect for: Day traders and swing traders using systematic, rule-based entry strategies on NAS100, ES, and other index futures.
This indicator implements Doug Rumers' Box Strategy methodology for identifying high-probability trading setups based on historical price ranges and opening candle analysis.
Key Features:
Customizable Box Construction - Define a "Box Date" to establish the high/low range that forms your trading framework
8:45 Candle Analysis - Automatically identifies and validates the opening candle on your specified "Analysis Date"
20% Rule Validation - Visual confirmation when the 8:45 candle range meets the 20% threshold of the box range
Entry Zone Highlighting - Clear visual marking of the top 20% (short zone) and bottom 20% (long zone) of the box
50% Midpoint Reference - Yellow midline for price action analysis
Multi-Timezone Support - Works with 12 major timezones including US, European, Asian, and Pacific markets
Comprehensive Info Panel - Real-time display of all key metrics including box range, thresholds, and setup validity
Historical Analysis - Time-based positioning allows analysis of any historical date without bar index limitations
How to Use:
Select your timezone
Choose the Box Date (the date that establishes your high/low range)
Choose the Analysis Date (the date to check the 8:45 candle)
The indicator will display a ✓ or ✗ showing whether the setup meets the 20% rule
Trade within the highlighted entry zones when valid setups appear
Perfect for: Day traders and swing traders using systematic, rule-based entry strategies on NAS100, ES, and other index futures.
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.