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Sessions Candle Colors1. Candle Display Mode Choose how your candles are rendered: Normal – Standard bullish/bearish candles with theme-based colors. Normal – Single – Candles displayed in a single neutral tone. Session – Candles colored by active trading sessions. Session – Single – Session-based candles in a single tone. None – Disables custom candles (useful if you prefer chart elements only). 2. Theme: Normal Candles Includes a curated set of themes for standard candles. Default: Light – BW Available Themes: Dark – Prime Dark – Violet Dark – Ice Dark – Bronze Dark – BW Light – BW Light – ICT (Inner Circle Trader) Light – S&F (Set and Forget) 3. Theme: Session Candles Custom palettes for session-based modes: Light – AnandaDivine Light – WealthFRX Note: “Light” and “Dark” indicate which chart background the theme is optimized for. 4. Hide Gaps Enables a custom gapless mode by forcing each candle’s open to match the previous close. This option helps maintain visual continuity on charts with irregular price feeds. Tip: For best results, disable TradingView’s built-in candles under chart settings before enabling this indicator.
Pine Script® indicator
by AnandaDivine
Fish OrbThis indicator marks and tracks the first 15-minute range of the New York session open (default 9:30–9:45 AM ET) — a critical volatility period for futures like NQ (Nasdaq). It helps you visually anchor intraday price action to that initial opening range. Core Functionality 1. Opening Range Calculation It measures the High, Low, and Midpoint of the first 15 minutes after the NY market opens (default 09:30–09:45 ET). You can change the window or timezone in the inputs. 2. Visual Overlays During the 15-minute window: A teal shaded box highlights the open range period. Live white lines mark the current High and Low. A red line marks the midpoint (mid-range). These update in real-time as each bar forms. 3. Post-Window Behavior When the 15-minute window ends: The High, Low, and Midpoint are locked in. The indicator draws persistent horizontal lines for those values. 4. Historical Days You can keep today + a set number of previous days (configurable via “Previous Days to Keep”). Older days automatically delete to keep charts clean. 5. Line Extension Control Each day’s lines extend to the right after they form. You can toggle “Stop Lines at Next NY Open”: ON: Yesterday’s lines stop exactly at the next NY session open (09:30 ET). OFF: Lines extend indefinitely across the chart.
Pine Script® indicator
by Fishhhhh_
PD Break Behavior AnalysisThe PD Break Behavior Analysis indicator tracks and classifies daily price action relative to the previous day's high (PDH) and low (PDL). It evaluates how often price: Breaks only the PDH (single upper breakout) Breaks only the PDL (single lower breakdown) Breaks both PDH and PDL (double breakout) Remains inside the previous day’s range (no break) Gaps and stays entirely above the previous day’s high (strong bullish gap) The indicator maintains rolling counts for the past: 50 trading days 100 trading days 300 trading days These statistics are displayed in a clear on-chart table, providing insight into market behavior over multiple timeframes.
Pine Script® indicator
by rosko1026
SMA 9/50/180 + EMA 20 + ORB + BUY/SELLSMA + EMA + ORB + Buy/Sell indicator step by step. 🧠 1️⃣ What the Indicator Does This TradingView script combines four systems in one: Component Purpose SMA 9 / 50 / 180 Shows short-, medium-, and long-term trend direction EMA 20 Gives quicker trend signals Buy/Sell Swing Logic Generates arrow signals based on breakout/reversal ORB (Opening Range Breakout) Marks high and low of the market’s first few minutes (e.g. 9:15–9:20) Together, it helps identify: The main market trend Entry/exit signals Early breakout zones for intraday trading 📊 2️⃣ Moving Averages (SMA & EMA) Indicator Meaning SMA 9 Tracks short-term price (fast signal) SMA 50 Tracks medium trend SMA 180 Long-term trend direction EMA 20 Gives quicker reactions than SMA (useful for early entries) How to use: When SMA9 > SMA50 > SMA180, trend = strong uptrend When SMA9 < SMA50 < SMA180, trend = strong downtrend So you trade in the same direction as the moving averages. 💡 3️⃣ Buy / Sell Swing Logic This part finds small swing breakouts: It checks the highest high and lowest low of the last few candles (default = 3). If price closes above the previous high → Buy Signal (Green Arrow) If price closes below the previous low → Sell Signal (Red Arrow) It also plots a Trailing Line (TSL) that flips color: 🟢 Green line → Uptrend (price above TSL) 🔴 Red line → Downtrend (price below TSL) Optional: You can color bars/background to match buy/sell zones. ⏰ 4️⃣ ORB – Opening Range Breakout Opening Range Breakout (ORB) marks the market’s first few minutes’ high and low (default 9:15–9:20). These two lines act as important breakout zones. If price breaks above ORB high → bullish momentum If price breaks below ORB low → bearish momentum Helps you trade early intraday moves confidently. 🧩 5️⃣ How to Use Together 🔼 Buy Setup SMA9 > SMA50 → uptrend Price near ORB High or above it Green “Buy” arrow appears ✅ Enter Buy position 🎯 Exit near resistance (previous swing high) 🔽 Sell Setup SMA9 < SMA50 → downtrend Price near ORB Low or below it Red “Sell” arrow appears ✅ Enter Sell position 🎯 Exit near next support ⚙️ 6️⃣ Customization You can adjust: SMA & EMA periods ORB session time (e.g. 9:15–9:30) Swing candle count Color options for background/bars ✅ 7️⃣ Why It’s Useful Benefit Description Multi-confirmation Combines trend + breakout + swing signals Intraday friendly ORB + fast MAs = perfect for 5–15 min charts Visual clarity Arrows, lines, and colors show direction clearly Alerts ready You get notifications when Buy/Sell triggers
Pine Script® indicator
by yuvarajvep
ATR Adaptive (auto timeframe)This indicator automatically adjusts the Average True Range (ATR) period based on the current chart timeframe, helping traders define dynamic Stop Loss (SL) and Take Profit (TP) levels that adapt to market volatility. The ATR measures the average range of price movement over a defined number of bars. By using adaptive periods, the indicator ensures that volatility is interpreted consistently across different timeframes — from 1-minute charts to daily or weekly charts. It plots two main levels on the chart: 🔴 Low – ATR × Multiplier → Suggested Stop Loss (below the candle’s low) 🟢 High + ATR × Multiplier → Suggested Take Profit or trailing level (above the candle’s high) Optional additional lines show ATR-based TP levels calculated from the current close. 💡 How to use Select your desired ATR multiplier (e.g., 1.3× for SL, 1.0× for TP). The script automatically detects the chart timeframe and uses an appropriate ATR length (e.g., ATR(30) on M5, ATR(21) on H1, ATR(14) on Daily). Use the plotted levels to: Set Stop Loss just below the red ATR band (for long trades). Set Take Profit near or slightly below the green ATR band (for short trades, reverse logic). ⚙️ Why it helps Maintains consistent volatility-based risk across multiple timeframes. Avoids arbitrary fixed SL/TP values. Makes the trading strategy more responsive in high-volatility markets and more conservative when volatility contracts. Particularly useful for intraday and swing trading, where volatility varies significantly between sessions.
Pine Script® indicator
by gianpilot
First Candle Rule - London & NY (Full Candle + Alert Close)This indicator is designed for traders who follow the First Candle Rule strategy, focusing on the first 30-minute candle of the London and New York sessions. It automatically highlights the key candle, draws high/low levels with solid lines, and triggers an alert when that candle closes — allowing traders to prepare for potential breakout entries. Features: Automatically detects the London session (10:00–10:30 EEST) and New York session (15:30–16:00 EEST). Highlights the full candle range with colored background and vertical delimiters. Draws thick solid lines for the candle’s high and low, extended to the right. Sends an automatic alert at candle close for both sessions. Ideal for breakout, FVG, and smart money concepts strategies. How to use: Apply the indicator to a 30-minute chart (EUR/USD, DAX, or other pairs). Watch for alerts at 10:30 and 16:00 (Romania time). Use the extended high/low lines as breakout levels according to your trading plan. Recommended timeframes: 30M for setup, 5M for execution.
Pine Script® indicator
by danutz3llu
Wyckoff Accumulation / Distribution Detector (v3)🌱 Spring (Bullish Wyckoff Signature) 🧠 Definition A Spring happens when price dips below a well-defined support level, usually near the end of an accumulation phase, then quickly reverses back above support. This is not ordinary volatility — it's usually intentional by large operators (“Composite Man”) to: Trigger stop-losses of weak holders Create the illusion of a breakdown to scare late sellers in Absorb all remaining supply at low prices Launch the next markup leg once weak hands are flushed out 🧭 Typical Spring Characteristics Feature Behavior Location Near the bottom of a trading range after a decline Price Action Temporary breakdown below support, then sharp reversal above Volume Usually low to average on the break, indicating lack of real selling pressure. Sometimes a volume surge on the reversal as strong hands step in Candle Often shows a long lower wick, closes back inside the range Intent Shakeout of weak holders, allow institutions to accumulate more quietly 📈 Why It's Bullish Springs typically mark the final test of supply. If price can dip below support and immediately recover, it means: Selling pressure is exhausted (no follow-through) Strong hands are absorbing remaining shares A bullish breakout is often imminent 🪤 Upthrust (Bearish Wyckoff Signature) 🧠 Definition An Upthrust is the mirror image of a Spring. It happens when price pokes above a resistance level, usually near the end of a distribution phase, but then fails to hold above it and falls back inside the range. This is typically smart money distributing to eager buyers: Late breakout traders pile in Institutions sell into that strength Price collapses back into the range, trapping breakout buyers 🧭 Typical Upthrust Characteristics Feature Behavior Location Near the top of a trading range after a rally Price Action Temporary breakout above resistance, then quick reversal down Volume Frequently low on the breakout, suggesting a lack of real buying interest — or sometimes high but with no progress, showing hidden selling Candle Often shows a long upper wick, closes back inside the range Intent Trap breakout buyers, provide liquidity for institutional sellers to unload near highs 📉 Why It's Bearish Upthrusts show demand failure and supply swamping: Buyers cannot sustain the breakout. The sharp reversal signals large players are exiting. Typically precedes markdown phases or sharp declines. 📝 Trading Implications Spring → Often followed by a sign of strength rally → good long entry if confirmed with volume expansion and follow-through. Upthrust → Often followed by a sign of weakness → short setups, especially if the next rally fails at lower highs. The script looks for: 🌱 Spring: Price makes a low below recent pivot support, Closes back above, Does so on low volume → likely a shakeout. 🪤 Upthrust: Price makes a high above recent pivot resistance, Closes back below, On low volume → likely a bull trap.
Pine Script® indicator
by padinroc
Institutional Orderflow Pro — VWAP, Delta, and Liquidity Institutional Orderflow Pro is a next-generation order flow analysis indicator designed to help traders identify institutional participation, directional bias, and exhaustion zones in real time. Unlike traditional volume-based indicators, it merges VWAP dynamics, cumulative delta, relative volume, and liquidity proximity into a single unified dashboard that updates tick-by-tick — without repainting. The indicator is open-source, transparent, and educational. It aims to provide traders with a clearer read on who controls the market — buyers or sellers — and where liquidity lies. The indicator combines multiple institutional-grade analytics into one framework: RVOL (Relative Volume) = Compares current volume against the average of recent bars to identify strong institutional participation. zΔ (Delta Z-Score) = Normalizes the buying/selling delta to reveal unusually aggressive market behavior. CVDΔ (Cumulative Volume Delta Change) = Shows which side (buyers/sellers) is dominating this bar’s order flow. VWAP Direction & Slope = Determines whether price is trading above/below VWAP and whether VWAP is trending or flat. PD Distance (Prev Day Confluence) = Measures the current price’s distance from previous day’s high, low, close, and VWAP in ATR units — highlighting liquidity zones. ABS/EXH Detection = Identifies institutional absorption and exhaustion patterns where momentum may reverse. Bias Computation = Combines VWAP direction + slope to give a simplified regime signal: UP, DOWN, or FLAT. All metrics are displayed through a color-coded, non-repainting HUD: 🟢 = bullish / favorable conditions 🔴 = bearish / weak conditions ⚫ = neutral / flat 🟡 = absorption (potential trap zone) 🟠 = exhaustion (momentum fading) | Metric | Signal | Meaning | | ---------------------- | ------- | ---------------------------------------------- | | **RVOL ≥ 1.3** | 🟢 | High institutional activity — valid setup zone | | **zΔ ≥ 1.2 / ≤ -1.2** | 🟢 / 🔴 | Unusual buy/sell aggression | | **CVDΔ > 0** | 🟢 | Buyers dominate this bar | | **VWAP dir ↑ / ↓** | 🟢 / 🔴 | Institutional bias long/short | | **Slope ok = YES** | 🟢 | Trending market | | **PD dist ≤ 0.35 ATR** | 🟢 | Near key liquidity zones | | **Bias = UP/DOWN** | 🟢 / 🔴 | Trend-aligned environment | | **ABS/EXH active** | 🟡 / 🟠 | Caution — possible reversal zone | How to Use Confirm Volume Context → RVOL > 1.2 Align with Bias → Take longs only when Bias = UP, shorts only when Bias = DOWN. Check Slope and VWAP Dir → Ensure trending context (Slope = YES). Confirm CVD and zΔ → Flow should agree with price direction. Avoid ABS/EXH Triggers → These signal exhaustion or absorption by large players. Enter Near PD Zones → Ideal trade zones are within 0.35 ATR of prior-day levels. This multi-factor confirmation reduces noise and focuses only on high-probability institutional setups. Originality This script was written from scratch in Pine v6. It does not reuse existing public indicators except for standard built-ins (ta.vwap, ta.atr, etc.). The unique combination of delta z-scoring, VWAP slope filtering, and real-time confluence zones distinguishes it from typical orderflow tools or cumulative delta overlays. The core innovation is its merged real-time HUD that integrates institutional metrics and natural-language feedback directly on the chart, allowing traders to read market context intuitively rather than decode multiple subplots. Notes & Disclaimers This indicator does not repaint. It’s intended for educational and analytical purposes only — not as financial advice or a guaranteed signal system. Works best on liquid instruments (Futures, Indices, FX majors). Avoid non-standard chart types (Heikin Ashi, Renko, etc.) for accurate readings. Open-source, modifiable, and compatible with Pine v6. Recommended Use Apply it with clean charts and standard candles for the best clarity. Use alongside a basic structure or volume profile to contextualize institutional bias zones. Author: Dhawal Ranka Category - Orderflow / VWAP / Institutional Analysis Version: Pine Script™ v6 License: Open Source (Educational Use)
Pine Script® indicator
by thewallranka
My scriptParagraphs are the building blocks of papers. Many students define paragraphs in terms of length: a paragraph is a group of at least five sentences, a paragraph is half a page long, etc. In reality, though, the unity and coherence of ideas among sentences is what constitutes a paragraph. A paragraph is defined as “a group of sentences or a single sentence that forms a unit” (Lunsford and Connors 116). Length and appearance do not determine whether a section in a paper is a paragraph. For instance, in some styles of writing, particularly journalistic styles, a paragraph can be just one sentence long. Ultimately, a paragraph is a sentence or group of sentences that support one main idea. In this handout, we will refer to this as the “controlling idea,” because it controls what happens in the rest of the paragraph.
Pine Script® indicator
by mukund123test2
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52WH/last52WH/ATH/lastATHThis indicator determines and displays four values: First, it determines the current 52-week high and displays it as a line and in a table at the top right with the name, date, and price. Corresponding color markings are also displayed on the price scale. Next, the 52-week high that is at least three months ago is determined. The corresponding candle is also labeled with a date. This past high is also displayed as a line, on the price scale, and in the table. Next, the current all-time high is determined and also displayed as a line, on the price scale, and in the table. Finally, the current all-time high that was valid 3 months ago is determined and also displayed as a line, in the price scale, and in the table. All display values can be switched on or off in the view, and the corresponding colors of the displays can also be freely selected.
Pine Script® indicator
by JoeHunter7563
Zark CRT Line/Marker Color & Style Meaning Previous Candle CRT Green (bullish) / Red (bearish) solid line Sweep confirmed on the previous candle Current Candle CRT Green (bullish) / Red (bearish) dashed line Sweep currently happening on the current candle Higher Timeframe CRT Orange dotted line Sweep from higher timeframe shown on lower timeframe chart Target Line Blue dashed line Opposite side of liquidity for potential price target Breaker Confirmed Aqua solid line (over previous/current CRT) Sweep confirmed with a break of a small swing CRT Invalidated Gray line Sweep no longer valid (price closed beyond sweep level) Full-Height HTF Divider Yellow vertical line Marks each higher timeframe bar for visual separation Labels White text on colored background Shows type (Prev/Curr/HTF) and exact price
Pine Script® indicator
by Alexubc323
Metals vs DXY CorrelationThere's a growing interest in Gold and Metals in general - due to safe have demand - a lot of traders get blindsided by sudden consolidation and reversals while trading Gold or Silver. The key is to know that GC is closely related to DXY because large institutions and central banks hedge the two instruments. They are inversely correlated for the most part. This indicator looks at price action applies Pearson correlation to find the strength in their "entanglement" and tells you if its is strongly, weakly or positively correlated. It has helped me stay away from the markets when there's a strong inverse correlation because the price action can be very unpredictable. Hopefully you find this useful.
Pine Script® indicator
by antaryaami0
Measured Pattern Move (Bulkowski) [SS]Hey everyone, This is the Measured Pattern Move using Bulkowski's process for measured move calculation. What the indicator does: The indicator has the associated measured move across 20 of the most common and frequent Bulkowski patterns, including: Double Bottom / Adam Eve Bottom Double Top / Adam Eve Top Inverse Head and Shoulders Bear Flag Bull Flag Horn Bottom Horon Top Broadening Top Descending Broadening Wedge Broadening Bottoms Broadening Tops Cup and Handle Inverted cup and handle Diamond Bottom Diamond Top Falling Wedge Rising Wedge Pipe Bottom Pipe Top Head and Shoulders It will calculate the measured move according to the Bulkowski process. What is the Bulkowski Process? Each move has an associated continuation percentage, which Bulkowski has studied, analyzed and concluded statistically. For example, Double tops have a continuation percent of 54%. Bear flags, 47%. These are "constants" that are associated with the pattern. Bulkowski applies them to the daily, but how I have formulated this, it can be used on all timeframes, and with the constant, it will correctly calculate the measured move of the pattern. What this indicator DOES NOT DO This indicator will not identify the pattern for you. I tried this using Dynamic Time Warping (DTW) using my own pre-trained Bulkowski model in R. I was successfully able to get Pinescript to calculate DTW which was amazing! But applying it to all these patterns actually went over the execution time limit, which is understandable. As such, you will need to identify the pattern yourself, then use this indicator to hilight the pattern and it will calculate the measured move based on the constant and the pattern range. Let's look at some examples: Use examples Double bottom / adam eve bottom on SPY on the 1-Minute chart Adam and Eve Double Bottom QQQ 1-Hour Chart Adam Eve Double Bottom MSFT Daily Chart Bearish Head and Shoulders Pattern MSFT Daily You get the point. How to use the indicator To use the indicator, identify the pattern of interest to you. Then, highlight the pattern using the indicator (it will ask you to select start time of the pattern and end time of the pattern). The indicator will then highlight the pattern and calculate the measured move, as seen in the examples above. Best approaches To make the most of the indicator, its best to draw out your pattern and wait for an actual break, the point of the break is usually the end of the pattern formation. From here, you will then apply this indicator to calculate the expected up or down move. Let me show you an example: Here we see CME_MINI:ES1! has made an Adam bottom pattern. We know the Eve should be forming soon and it indeed does: We mark the top of the pattern like so: Then we use our Measured move indicator to calculate the measured move: Measured move here for CME_MINI:ES1! is 6,510. Now let's see.... Voila! Selecting the Pattern After you highlight the selected pattern, in the indicator settings, simply select the type of pattern it is, for example "head and shoulders" or "Broadening wedge", etc. The indicator will then adjust its measurements to the appropriate constant and direction. Concluding remarks That is the indicator! It is helpful for determining the actual projected move of a pattern on breakout. Remember, it does not find the pattern for you , you are responsible for identifying the pattern. But this will calculate the actual TP of the pattern for you, without you having to do your own calculations. I hope you find it useful, I actually use this indicator every day, especially on the lower timeframes! And you will find, the more you use it, the better you get at recognizing significant patterns! If you are not aware of these patterns, Bulkowski lists all of this information freely accessible on his website. I cannot link it here but you can just Google him and he has graciously made his information public and free! That's it, I hope you enjoy and safe trades! Disclaimer This is not my intellectual property. The pattern calculations come from the work of Thomas Bulkowski and not myself. I simply coded this into an indicator using his publicly accessible information. You can get more information from Bulkowski's official website about his work and patterns.
Pine Script® indicator
by Steversteves
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