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Institutional Volume Flow (IVF) with VWAP & Zones. Accumulation Zone (Green Background)Logic: Signals potential institutional buying at the low.Conditions: The current close price is below VWAP $\text{(close} < \text{VWAP)}$, AND there has been at least one Aggressive Buy (IVF) bar within the last $\text{N}$ bars.2. Manipulation Zone (Red Background)Logic: Signals a Stop Hunt or False Breakout where the market briefly takes out a previous extreme before reversing with institutional conviction.Conditions:False Break High: Current high is a new 2-bar high, immediately followed by an Aggressive Sell (IVF) bar.False Break Low: Current low is a new 2-bar low, immediately followed by an Aggressive Buy (IVF) bar.3. Compression Zone (Purple Background)Logic: Signals a period of low volatility where price is "coiling up" for a large move.Conditions: The bar's range $\text{(high} - \text{low)}$ is consistently small (less than a multiplier of the Average True Range (ATR)) for a specific number of bars.The zones are plotted using bgcolor() for a visual area on the chart and plotshape() to mark the specific bar where the condition is met. Manipulation is given the highest plotting priority to ensure it's visible over other zones if conditions overlap.Would you like me to elaborate on the typical trading strategy associated with any of these three zones (Accumulation, Manipulation, or Compression)?
Pine Script® indicator
by shunty2731
Energy Meter (Candle Range/ATR Ratio)Purpose: This indicator is a simple, intuitive way to visualize auction energy — the actual force behind a price move — rather than just its appearance on the chart. It’s built on a single idea: If a bar travels farther than normal in its fixed amount of time, something pushed harder than usual. That “push” is auction energy, and it’s the raw material of microstructure inference: reading intent and imbalance from nothing more than candles, tempo, and volatility. Traditional indicators focus on price patterns or volume. This one focuses on pressure — the underlying imbalance driving each bar. How It Works Each bar’s True Range is divided by its ATR, producing a normalized ratio: 1.0 = Average energy >1.2 (default) = Above-normal energy <1.0 = Quiet, low-pressure bars This ratio is plotted as a histogram to highlight bursts of force, with a smoothed line added to show the tempo of recent energy changes. When the histogram spikes, you’re seeing the auction flash its teeth: aggression, initiative, failed absorption, breakout ignition, or the first punch of a reversal. When the line rolls over, you’re seeing the engine lose torque. It’s a minimalist tool for seeing who is actually winning the auction, even when price looks deceptively calm. Why It Matters Price moves because of imbalance, not geometry. Two candles that look identical can represent completely different internal dynamics. This indicator helps you see: Breakout strength vs. fakeouts Acceleration vs. drift Exhaustion after extended runs Reversal attempts with real intent Quiet absorption before explosive moves Shifts in aggression hidden inside consolidation For new traders, it’s a clean introduction to microstructure inference — extracting meaningful order-flow insights without needing L2, DOM, or volume profile. For experienced traders, it's a compact impulse detector that complements trend, volatility, and liquidity models. Summary This is a lightweight, first-principles tool designed to expose the energy signature of the auction: how hard the market is trying to go somewhere. It doesn’t predict direction — it reveals pressure, so you can judge the quality of the move you’re trading. Energy beats geometry. Intent beats patterns. Microstructure is hiding in every candle; this indicator makes it visible.
Pine Script® indicator
by scottallen
𝔣𝔯𝔢𝔢 - 9AM CRT ModelCRT made easy! Overview: A comprehensive multi-timeframe trading indicator designed for the Candle Range Theory (CRT) strategy. Automatically identifies key price levels, tracks market structure, and detects setup patterns. Key Features Include 1HR CRT Mode: Marks the high and low of your target hour (default 8 AM) Draws an equilibrium (EQ) line at 50% of the range Detects when price sweeps above/below these levels Only operates during your custom trading window (default 9-11 AM) Identifies Inverse Fair Value Gaps (IFVGs) after sweeps occur 4HR CRT Mode: Same functionality but for 4-hour ranges Configurable target hours: 2, 6, 10, 14, 18, 22 Independent from 1HR mode (can run both simultaneously) Stops 1HR IFVG creation once 4HR sweep occurs Additional Features: 15M Ghost Candles - Displays 3 previous 15-minute candles offset to the side for quick context 15M High/Low Lines - Shows the previous 15M candle's high and low anchored to the exact bars where they formed IFVG Detection - Automatically identifies and boxes Inverse Fair Value Gaps with: EQ lines at 50% of each gap Labeled "Bull IFVG" or "Bear IFVG" for clarity Fully customizable colors, line styles, and widths How It Works Marks your target hour's range (high/low/EQ) Waits for price to sweep the high or low After sweep, hunts for IFVGs in the sweep direction If sweep direction changes, stops creating IFVGs in the old direction All IFVG boxes persist until the next trading session Customization Everything is toggleable and customizable: Enable/disable each timeframe Change colors, line styles, line widths Adjust trading windows Modify timezone Toggle individual features on/off Perfect for traders using Candle Range Theory, liquidity hunting, and order flow analysis! 📊
Pine Script® indicator
by gmschneider20
MMM Time Stamp & Asian Session @MaxMaserati 3.0═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════MMM TimeStamps & Asia @MaxMaserati 3.0 ═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ This indicator helps intraday traders identify critical market timing and key liquidity zones. It displays customizable time labels at major market events (market open, pre-market moves, session changes) and automatically tracks the Asian session range with high, low, and mid-level lines. The Asian session levels act as important reference points for institutional order flow and potential support/resistance zones during subsequent trading sessions. Lines extend forward until broken, helping traders identify when price takes liquidity or respects these key levels. The visual background and customizable labels make it easy to spot session boundaries and plan trades around these high-probability zones. Ideal for traders following ICT concepts, session-based strategies, SMC or anyone needing clear visual markers for time-based analysis on intraday charts.
Pine Script® indicator
by MaxMaserati
Smart Margin Zone SMART MARGIN ZONE - CME-BASED SUPPORT & RESISTANCE INDICATOR TITLE FOR PUBLICATION: Smart Margin Zone - CME Margin-Based Support and Resistance CATEGORY: Support and Resistance SHORT DESCRIPTION (for preview): Automatically plots margin zones based on CME Group requirements. These zones represent critical price levels where leveraged traders face margin calls, creating natural support and resistance through forced liquidations. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ FULL DESCRIPTION FOR TRADINGVIEW: ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ 📊 Smart Margin Zone - Professional Trading Zones Based on CME Data This indicator automatically calculates and displays margin zones derived from official CME Group margin requirements. These zones represent critical price levels where traders using leverage receive margin calls, triggering forced position closures that create natural support and resistance levels. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ 🎯 CORE CONCEPT ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ When price reaches calculated margin zones, traders using 2:1 or 4:1 leverage on CME futures receive margin calls. Brokers automatically liquidate these positions, creating waves of buying or selling pressure that form strong support and resistance levels. This is not theoretical - it's based on actual margin requirements from CME Group, the world's largest derivatives marketplace. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ 📐 CALCULATION METHODOLOGY ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ The indicator uses the following formula to calculate zone sizes: Zone Size = (Margin Requirement / Tick Value) × Tick Size × 1.10 Where: • Margin Requirement = Official CME initial margin (updated November 2024) • Tick Value = Dollar value of minimum price movement • Tick Size = Minimum price increment • 1.10 = 10% buffer for realistic zone width SUPPORTED INSTRUMENTS WITH CME DATA: Currency Pairs: • EURUSD: $2,100 margin → 0.0168 zone size • GBPUSD: $1,800 margin → 0.0144 zone size • AUDUSD: $1,300 margin → 0.0065 zone size • NZDUSD: $1,100 margin → 0.0055 zone size • USDJPY: $3,200 margin → custom calculation • USDCAD: $950 margin → calculated • USDCHF: $1,650 margin → calculated Commodities: • Gold (XAUUSD): $8,000 margin → 80 points zone size • Silver (XAGUSD): $6,500 margin → calculated • WTI Crude Oil: $4,500 margin → calculated ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ 🔍 HOW IT WORKS ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ 1. SWING POINT DETECTION The indicator automatically identifies swing highs and swing lows using a configurable lookback period (default 10 bars). These become anchor points for zone calculations. 2. FIVE ZONE LEVELS From each swing point, five zone levels are calculated: • Zone 1/4 (25%) - First correction level • Zone 1/2 (50%) - KEY ZONE for trend determination • Zone 3/4 (75%) - Intermediate level • Zone 1/1 (100%) - Full margin zone (strongest level) • Zone 5/4 (125%) - Extended zone 3. TREND IDENTIFICATION • Close above Zone 1/2 resistance = Bullish trend • Close below Zone 1/2 support = Bearish trend • Between zones = Range/consolidation 4. HISTORICAL CONTEXT Current zones are displayed prominently with fills and labels. Historical zones appear as thin, semi-transparent lines for context without cluttering the chart. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ ⚙️ FEATURES ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ AUTOMATED CALCULATION: ✅ Auto-detection of swing highs and lows ✅ Real-time zone updates as new swings form ✅ CME margin data built-in for major instruments ✅ Manual override option for custom calculations VISUAL CLARITY: ✅ Color-coded zones (red=resistance, green=support) ✅ Adjustable transparency for fills and lines ✅ Current zones bold with fills and price labels ✅ Historical zones thin and transparent ✅ Swing point markers show calculation origins CUSTOMIZATION: ✅ Show/hide individual zone levels (1/4, 1/2, 3/4, 1/1, 5/4) ✅ Toggle historical zones on/off ✅ Adjustable lookback period (5-50 bars) ✅ Customizable colors for all elements ✅ Line width and transparency controls ✅ Zone extension options (none/right/both) TREND ANALYSIS: ✅ Optional trend background coloring ✅ Customizable trend colors and transparency ✅ Real-time trend identification display STATISTICS: ✅ Live statistics table showing: - Current instrument - Active zone size - Calculation mode - Current trend direction - Number of zones displayed ALERTS: ✅ Zone 1/2 breakout (up/down) ✅ Full margin zone 1/1 reached ✅ Customizable alert messages ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ 📈 TRADING APPLICATIONS ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ ENTRY SIGNALS: • Bounces from zone levels = potential entry points • Zone 1/2 breakouts = trend continuation entries • Zone rejections = reversal opportunities RISK MANAGEMENT: • Zone levels = logical stop-loss placement • Zone 1/1 = maximum risk level • Zone spacing = position sizing guide PROFIT TARGETS: • Next zone level = first target • Zone 1/1 = full profit target • Zone breakouts = extended targets TREND CONFIRMATION: • Price above Zone 1/2 resistance = confirmed uptrend • Price below Zone 1/2 support = confirmed downtrend • Consolidation between zones = wait for breakout ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ 📚 USAGE INSTRUCTIONS ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ GETTING STARTED: 1. Add indicator to chart of any supported instrument 2. Zones automatically calculate and display 3. Adjust swing detection period if needed (default 10 works well) 4. Customize colors and visibility to your preference OPTIMAL SETTINGS: • Best timeframes: H1, H4, Daily, Weekly • Default swing length (10) suitable for most markets • Show 2-3 historical zones for context • Enable swing point markers to see calculation origins INTERPRETATION: • Watch for price reactions at zone boundaries • Strong bounces = respect for margin level • Clean breaks = momentum continuation • Multiple touches = zone strength confirmation SET ALERTS: • Zone 1/2 breakouts for trend entries • Zone 1/1 reaches for profit-taking • Custom alerts for your specific strategy ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ ⚠️ IMPORTANT NOTES ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ DATA ACCURACY: • CME margin requirements updated November 2024 • Margins change periodically - check CME Group website • Manual mode available for latest margin data • Indicator provides analysis tool, not financial advice STATISTICAL PERFORMANCE: • Historical data shows >60% probability of continued movement after Zone 1/2 breakout • Zone effectiveness varies by market conditions • Best results in trending markets with clear swings LIMITATIONS: • Margin requirements change - monitor CME updates • Works best on liquid instruments with clear swings • Not a standalone trading system • Should be combined with additional analysis ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ 🔧 METHODOLOGY CREDIT ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ This indicator is based on the margin zones concept developed by Alexander Bazylev (BTrade indicator for MetaTrader platforms). The TradingView implementation has been completely rewritten with original enhancements: • Multiple zone levels instead of single level • Automatic swing point detection algorithm • Direct CME data integration • Historical zone visualization • Advanced customization options • Comprehensive statistics and alerts All code is original and specifically designed for TradingView's Pine Script v5 environment. ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ 💡 BEST PRACTICES ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ COMBINE WITH: • Volume analysis for confirmation • Trend indicators for direction bias • Price action patterns at zones • Higher timeframe analysis AVOID: • Trading against strong trends at minor zones • Over-leveraging based solely on zone placement • Ignoring broader market context • Expecting perfect bounces every time OPTIMIZE: • Adjust swing length for different timeframes • Shorter period (5-7) for intraday trading • Longer period (15-20) for swing trading • Test historical effectiveness on your instruments ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ 📖 EDUCATIONAL VALUE ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ This indicator helps traders understand: • How institutional margin requirements affect price • Where forced liquidations create pressure • Natural support and resistance formation • Relationship between leverage and price levels • Market structure and key technical levels ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ 🔄 VERSION HISTORY ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ Version 1.0 (Initial Release): • CME-based zone calculation for 10 instruments • Automatic swing high/low detection • 5 zone levels with customizable display • Historical zones with transparency control • Swing point markers • Trend background indicator • Live statistics table • Multiple alert conditions • Fully customizable colors and styles • English language interface ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ 📞 SUPPORT & FEEDBACK ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ Questions or suggestions? Leave a comment below! If you find this indicator useful: ⭐ Please leave a like 💬 Share your experience in comments 🔔 Follow for updates and new indicators ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ ⚖️ DISCLAIMER ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ This indicator is provided for educational and analytical purposes only. It is not financial advice and should not be the sole basis for trading decisions. • Past performance does not guarantee future results • Trading involves substantial risk of loss • CME margin requirements subject to change • Always do your own research and risk management • Consult a financial advisor for investment advice The creator is not responsible for any trading losses incurred through use of this indicator.
Pine Script® indicator
by Smart-Day-Trader
4
Options Premium Decay (Paisa Algo)📜 Option Premium Analysis (Paisa Algo): Key Concepts Option Premium Analysis is the process of evaluating the price (premium) of an options contract that a trader pays in advance to enter the contract. Analyzing the premium is crucial as it significantly affects the potential returns on the contracts and helps in deciding the appropriate trading strategy. Factors Affecting Premium Price The option premium is influenced by several factors: Intrinsic Value: The difference between the underlying asset's current market price and the strike price. It is always positive or zero, never negative. Time Value (Extrinsic Value): Represents the potential for the contract's value to change before expiry. This value decays as the expiry date approaches, a phenomenon known as Option Premium Time Decay Analysis. Volatility: Higher volatility in the stock price leads to higher premiums. Rate of Interest: A higher rate of interest suggests higher premiums. Dividends: The payment of dividends can significantly impact option pricing, especially for call options, as the holder is not entitled to the dividend Underlying Asset Price: Changes in the underlying asset's price can impact the options premium. Calculation Methods Two popular methods for calculating the options premium and its decay are the Black-Scholes model and the Binomial model . 📊 "Options Premium Decay (Paisa Algo)" Indicator This is a technical indicator written in Pine Script designed to visualize and alert on the decay or change in premium of a selected range of Call (CE) and Put (PE) options for a given underlying asset (like NIFTY). Key Functionality Focus: It performs Option Premium Decay Analysis by measuring the rate of decline in the value of an options contract due to the passage of time. Input Parameters: Symbol: The underlying asset (e.g., `NSE:NIFTY`). Expiry Dt: The expiration date for the options contracts. Strike Range: Defined by `Strike` (lower), `Strike` (upper), and `Strike Diff`. Calculation: It auto-generates option tickers for the specified strike range and expiry date. It requests the closing price (`close`) for each Call (CE) and Put (PE) option contract within the range. It calculates the change since the open for the total premium of all fetched CE contracts (`ce_decay`) and all fetched PE contracts (`pe_decay`). Output Visualization: It plots the CE Decay (green/teal) and PE Decay (r ed) lines, showing the change in the total premium since the start of the session. It displays percentage badges on the right edge of the chart to show the relative contribution of CE and PE decay to the total absolute decay sum. It includes a `0` line for reference. Alerts and Markers: The indicator generates alerts and places on-chart markers for specific conditions: Decay Cross: When the CE and PE decay lines cross. Both At Zero: When both CE and PE decay values are near zero. Both Below Zero: When both CE and PE decay values are negative
Pine Script® indicator
by rugved_algo
1
Crypto Mobi FVG (Free)⭐ Crypto Mobi FVG Indicator (Free for Community) This is a simple, clean and powerful Fair Value Gap (FVG) indicator created for traders who follow Smart Money Concepts (SMC). It automatically detects Bullish & Bearish FVGs, draws them on your chart, and extends them into the future so you can easily identify potential imbalance zones, liquidity grabs and high-probability entries. This indicator is designed to be lightweight, fast and beginner-friendly. Whether you are trading Bitcoin, altcoins, forex, gold or indices, it helps you clearly visualize imbalance zones without needing any premium tools. 📌 Features 🔹 Automatic detection of Bullish FVGs 🔹 Automatic detection of Bearish FVGs 🔹 Smart extension of all gaps to the right 🔹 Clean visual zones with color-coded fills 🔹 Minimal lag and optimized performance 🔹 Works on all timeframes (1m to 1W) 🔹 Perfect for SMC / ICT-style trading
Pine Script® indicator
by Mubashir_777
Balec Final## BalecFinal.pine - Brief Description **TradingView indicator** that combines few methods to generate trading signals: - **Multi-timeframe Stochastic RSI* - **Price area analysis** - **EMA crossovers** (12, 36, 72, 120) - **Heikin Ashi reversal detection** **Features:** - Generates LONG/SHORT signals from a normalized composite score - Accumulates signals until Heikin Ashi reversal - **Order Blocks detection** (support/resistance zones) - **Webhook automation** (entry, TP, SL orders) - **Trade simulation** with fixed SL, trailing SL, and performance stats **Display:** Signal bubbles, Order Blocks on chart, real-time statistics table. Multi-timeframe technical analysis tool with risk management and webhook automation.
Pine Script® indicator
by BalecII