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ZLT - Date and Time MarkerPine Script v5 indicator called “DateTime Marker” that overlays on the chart and marks bars whose timestamp matches a user-defined schedule. When a bar “matches,” it can draw: a vertical line through the bar, a label with a time/date string, and a triangle marker below the bar (always plotted on matches). What you can configure Marker Type (the matching rule) You choose one of five modes: Every Minute Inputs: everyNMinutes (default 15), minuteOffset (default 0) Match condition: minute % everyNMinutes == minuteOffset Example with defaults: marks bars at :00, :15, :30, :45 each hour. Hourly Inputs: everyNHours (default 4), hourlyMinute (default 0) Match condition: hour % everyNHours == 0 AND minute == hourlyMinute Example with defaults: marks bars at 00:00, 04:00, 08:00, 12:00, 16:00, 20:00 (at minute 00). Daily Time Inputs: dailyHour (default 10), dailyMinute (default 0) Match condition: hour == dailyHour AND minute == dailyMinute Example with defaults: marks 10:00 every day. Weekly Day & Time Inputs: weekDay (default Tuesday), weeklyHour (default 16), weeklyMinute (default 0) It converts the weekday name to Pine’s dayofweek number via getDayNumber(). Match condition: dayofweek == targetDay AND hour == weeklyHour AND minute == weeklyMinute Example with defaults: marks Tuesday 16:00. Monthly Date & Time Inputs: monthlyDay (default 2), monthlyHour (default 23), monthlyMinute (default 0) Match condition: dayofmonth == monthlyDay AND hour == monthlyHour AND minute == monthlyMinute Example with defaults: marks the 2nd day of each month at 23:00. Visual settings showLine: whether to draw the vertical line. lineStyle: Solid/Dashed/Dotted (mapped to Pine line styles by getLineStyle()). lineColor, lineWidth: styling for the line (width is rounded to an integer because Pine line width is integer). showLabel: whether to draw a label. labelColor: background color of the label (text is forced white). What happens when a bar matches When isMatch becomes true on a bar: Vertical line: line.new() at that bar’s bar_index, from low to high, extended extend.both (so it spans the full chart vertically). Label: label.new() at the bar’s high, with mode-specific text: Minute/Hourly/Daily: "HH:mm" Weekly: "Tuesday HH:mm" (or whatever day selected) Monthly: "Day 2 - HH:mm" (or chosen day) Triangle marker: plotshape() draws a triangle up below the bar on every match (this happens regardless of showLine / showLabel). Important practical implications This uses the bar’s exchange/chart time (TradingView’s time, hour, minute, etc.), so results depend on the symbol/session and chart timezone settings. On timeframes coarser than 1 minute, “Every Minute” still checks only the bar’s timestamp minute value; it won’t mark intra-bar minutes that don’t exist as separate bars. Because it can create many objects (lines/labels), it sets max_labels_count=500. Lines are not capped here, so very dense marking can still clutter the chart. If you tell me your intended use (e.g., “mark NY open,” “mark every 15m candle close,” “mark macro events weekly”), I can point out whether the current matching logic fits that precisely or needs adjustments (sessions, timezones, avoiding duplicates, limiting lines, etc.).
Pine Script® indicator
by Kaeya
ProphetQuant LevelsProphetQuant Levels ProphetQuant Levels is an open-source chart tool that helps you display your own price levels in a clean, organized way. You enter levels directly into the script using simple level names and prices (for example: HV 415.00, B+ 432.10, B- 421.00, VAH/VAL, VIX R1/R2/S1/S2). The script reads your input and plots each level as a horizontal line with optional right-side labels and styling controls. Levels are plotted from the Globex session start by default, so they align consistently across sessions. You can enter a single set of levels, or include multiple lines labeled by symbol. When multiple lines are present, the script automatically uses the line that matches the current chart symbol. The indicator also includes an Initial Balance (IB) display with automatic session selection based on the instrument, along with optional labels and a midline. This script is intended as a visual reference tool only. It does not calculate price levels, generate trade signals, or automate trading decisions. Provided for educational and informational purposes only. This is not financial or trading advice.
Pine Script® indicator
by ProphetQuant
V-Max: Tactical Opening Range & Session Monitor🛡️ 【V-Max】Tactical Opening Range & Session Monitor Overview The V-Max Tactical Session Monitor is a high-precision utility designed to capture and project the critical opening range of any market session (e.g., US Market Open). By defining the high, low, and equilibrium (mid) points of the initial volatility, traders can establish a tactical framework for the remainder of the trading day. Technical Methodology & Logic This script employs a robust cross-day physical coordinate engine: Opening Range Capture: Dynamically calculates the high, low, and midpoint (50% level) during a user-defined interval (e.g., the first 15 minutes of the US open). Physical Coordinate Locking: Utilizes the box.new and line.new objects to render a visual "Tactical Box." The right boundary of the box is extended in real-time until the specified session_stop time, ensuring the range remains relevant throughout the session. Precision Engine: Features a dedicated precision handler that automatically adjusts the price label formatting based on syminfo.mintick (detecting whether an asset requires 2 or 5 decimal places) to ensure visual clarity across all asset classes. Day-of-Week Validation: Includes logic to exclude weekends, focusing strictly on active market weekdays for data integrity. How to Use Time Settings: Input the start and end of the opening range you wish to capture (Defaulted to GMT+8 for US Open). Session Stop: Define the time when the projection should cease extending. Execution: Use the High/Low levels as breakout boundaries and the Mid-line as a pivot for trend strength. 產品概述 V-Max 時效監控 Pro 是一款高精度的開盤區間捕捉工具。透過定義開盤初期（如美股開盤前 15 分鐘）的高點、低點與中軸平衡點，為交易者建立全天的戰術框架。 技術邏輯與功能 本腳本採用穩定的物理座標引擎： 開盤區間捕捉：在自定義的時間區間內，自動鎖定最高價、最低價與 50% 中軸價位。 物理座標鎖定：利用 box.new（區間盒）與 line.new（趨勢線）物件進行視覺化呈現。區間將實時延伸至設定的停止時間，確保戰術參考線在整個交易時段內有效。 精度處理引擎：自動根據標的物（如美股或加密貨幣）的最小跳動單位調整標籤顯示，確保價格資訊的清晰度。 跨日物理判定：內建工作日過濾邏輯，確保僅在市場交易日內啟動捕捉。 This is a free tactical utility from the V-Max strategic suite. Premium Indicators: For L1-L3 professional trend navigation and momentum systems, please contact our authorized assistant: @VMax_Helper_bot. Disclaimer: For technical analysis purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Pine Script® indicator
by VMaxWorkshop
ADX Regime (5m) Companion PaneADX Regime Filter (5-Minute) — Trade Permission Indicator This indicator is a market regime filter designed to answer one question only: Is this market worth trading right now? It is built specifically for intraday futures trading, with a strong focus on Gold (GC / MGC) and prop-firm style discipline. What This Indicator Does This ADX indicator does not give buy or sell signals. Instead, it tells you when to trade and when to stand down. Gold spends a large portion of the day in compression or VWAP chop. Trading during those periods destroys consistency and drawdown control. This indicator helps you avoid those conditions. How ADX Is Used Here ADX is calculated on the 5-minute timeframe It measures trend strength and expansion, not direction Direction should come from structure or higher-timeframe bias, not ADX ADX is used strictly as a permission filter. ADX Zones Explained The indicator includes clear horizontal reference levels: Below 18 Compression / chop No trade environment 20 to 35 Optimal expansion zone Best conditions for pullbacks and continuations 35 to 45 Strong trend Trade cautiously or only first pullbacks Above 45 Late expansion or news-driven volatility No new entries recommended These zones are visual guides to keep trading decisions objective. What This Indicator Is NOT It is not a signal generator It is not an entry tool It is not predictive ADX does not tell you what direction to trade. It tells you whether trading is allowed at all. Best Practices Use ADX on the 5-minute chart Combine it with: Higher-timeframe trend VWAP or key levels Clear price action If ADX is below 18, standing aside is a valid trade decision Who This Indicator Is For Futures traders Prop firm traders Traders who value: Capital protection Fewer but higher-quality trades Consistency over activity Core Principle ADX is a gatekeeper. When it says no, you do nothing. When it says yes, you still wait for structure and location. This mindset alone can dramatically improve discipline and results.
Pine Script® indicator
by physky
BK AK-Flag Formations🏴‍☠️ BK AK-Flag Formations — Raise the standard. Drive the line. Continue the assault. 🏴‍☠️ Built for traders who exploit momentum with discipline: flagpoles, flags, and pennants detected, tagged, and briefed—so you press advantage instead of hesitating. 🎖️ Full Credit (Engine + Logic — Trendoscope) Original foundation (Trendoscope Flags & Pennants): The entire detection engine—multi-zigzag swing extraction, pivot logic, pattern validation, classification framework, and drawing architecture—is Trendoscope. He’s the architect of the core system. I’m not claiming the engine. I’m shipping a cleaner, more tactical interface layer on top of his work. 🧩 BK Enhancements (on top of Trendoscope) Purpose: read continuation faster with less chart noise. Short-form pattern tags so structure stays obvious without burying price: BF / BeF / BP / BeP / F / P / UF / DF / RF / FF / AF / DeF Label transparency controls (text + background), plus separate transparency control for short labels Hover tooltips (toggle): hover the tag to reveal full pattern name + bias (Bullish / Bearish / Neutral) Upgraded alert system: filters by Bias (Bullish/Bearish/Neutral) and Type (Flag / Pennant), with clearer alert messages Pattern border extension (optional): extends the two pattern boundary lines forward by N bars so your levels stay mapped for break/retest planning Everything else is Trendoscope’s architecture and math. 🧠 What It Does (The Mission) This script hunts continuation formations that form after a strong impulse move: Detects the flagpole (impulse) Validates a consolidation structure (flag or pennant) Tags it cleanly with short codes Optional hover-briefing gives the long name + bias exactly when you need it You get continuation structure in real time, across multiple swing sensitivities. 🧭 How It Detects (So You Know It’s Not Random) This isn’t “pattern art.” It’s rule-based geometry + swing logic: 1) Multi-Zigzag Sweep (micro → macro) Runs up to 4 zigzag engines so it catches both tight and larger continuations. (Default BK tuning uses 4 levels with different swing lengths/depths.) 2) Quality Filters (you control strictness) Key scanning controls: Error Threshold: tolerance used during trendline validation Flat Threshold: what qualifies as “flat” vs sloped Max Retracement (default 0.618): limits how deep the consolidation can retrace the impulse Verify Bar Ratio (optional): checks proportion/spacing of pivots, not just price Avoid Overlap: prevents stacking formations on top of each other Repaint option: allows refinement if better coordinates form (for real-time users) 3) Classification (Flag vs Pennant) Once the engine confirms an impulse + valid consolidation, it classifies: Flag = orderly channel/wedge-style consolidation after the pole Pennant = tighter triangle-style compression after the pole Then it labels with bias based on direction and formation context. 🏳️ Read the Continuation (Short Codes that Actually Matter) BF — Bull Flag: strong pole → controlled pullback; watch for break + continuation expansion BP — Bull Pennant: thrust → tight compression; expansion confirms carry BeF — Bear Flag: down impulse → weak rallies; breakdown favors continuation lower BeP — Bear Pennant: pause beneath resistance; release favors trend continuation F / P: generic flag / pennant tags when the system can’t (or shouldn’t) over-specify Standards aren’t decoration—they’re orders. 🧑‍🏫 Mentor A.K. A.K. is the discipline behind this release. No chasing. No gambling. No emotional entries. He drilled one rule into everything: structure first, then execution—never the reverse. This indicator exists to make that possible under pressure. 🤝 Give Forward (The Code of the Crew) If this tool sharpens your edge: Teach one trader how to read continuation properly (pole → base → trigger → invalidation) Share process, not just screenshots (entry logic, stop logic, management plan) If you build on open work: credit loudly and contribute improvements back when you can Tools multiply force. Character decides the outcome. 👑 Respect to King Solomon (Wisdom > Impulse) “Plans are established by counsel; by wise guidance wage war.” — Proverbs 20:18 Continuation trading is the same: impulse → formation → execution. BK AK-Flag Formations — when the standard rises, the line advances. Gd bless. 🙏
Pine Script® indicator
by Ki11a_B
BK AK-Warfare Formations👑 BK AK-Warfare Formations — Form the pride. Take the high ground. Strike with wisdom. 👑 Built for traders who think like commanders: see the formation, plan the maneuver, execute the strike. 🎖️ Full Credit (Engine + Logic — Trendoscope) Original foundation (Trendoscope Auto Chart Patterns): The entire pattern engine (multi-zigzag scanning, pivot logic, trendline-pair validation, geometric classification, drawing framework, overlap handling, and pattern caps) is by Trendoscope—one of the best coders on TradingView and the creator of this indicator’s core. I’m not rewriting his war machine. I’m upgrading the interface and tactical readability so you can see structure faster and act cleaner. 🧩 BK Enhancements (on top of Trendoscope) Built for clarity under pressure: Short-form formation tags so your chart stays readable (AC/DC/RC/RWE/FWE/CT/DT/etc.) Label transparency controls (text + background), including separate controls for short labels Hover tooltips (toggle): hover a label to see the full pattern name + bias (Bullish/Bearish/Neutral) Alerts upgraded with bias + category filtering (Channel / Wedge / Triangle) Pattern border extension (optional): extends the two boundary lines forward by N bars so the battlefield edges stay visible (not extending random zigzag legs) Everything else remains Trendoscope’s architecture and detection logic. 🧠 What It Does Auto-detects and labels: Channels AC — Ascending Channel DC — Descending Channel RC — Ranging Channel Wedges RWE / FWE — Rising/Falling Wedge (Expanding) RWC / FWC — Rising/Falling Wedge (Contracting) Triangles ATC / DTC — Asc/Desc Triangle (Contracting) ATE / DTE — Asc/Desc Triangle (Expanding) CT — Converging Triangle DT — Diverging Triangle You get clean battlefield tags (short codes) and optional hover briefings (full name + bias) without clutter. 🧭 How It Detects (So You Know It’s Not Random) Trendoscope’s engine does this in a disciplined sequence: Multi-Zigzag Sweep Multiple zigzag levels scan the same market from different swing sensitivities. Pivot Structure Validation (5 or 6 pivots) A formation is only valid when pivot sequencing produces a legit trendline pair. Trendline-Pair Rules Upper boundary anchors to pivot highs Lower boundary anchors to pivot lows Geometry is measured (parallel / converging / diverging) to classify channel vs wedge vs triangle Optional quality filters reduce warped/low-quality shapes (bar ratio checks, overlap avoidance, max pattern caps) You’re not getting “art.” You’re getting validated geometry. ⚙️ Core Controls (What You Actually Tune) Zigzag length/depth per level: swing sensitivity (faster vs cleaner) Pivots used (5 or 6): tighter vs broader structures Error/Flat thresholds: tolerance + what qualifies as “flat” Avoid overlap: prevents stacking junk on top of junk Max patterns: keeps the chart from becoming noise Label system: short codes, transparency, tooltips, bias visibility Border extension: projects the structure edges forward for planning 🗺️ Read the Battlefield (Tactical Translation) AC (Ascending Channel): trend carry; buy pullbacks to the lower wall, manage risk outside structure DC (Descending Channel): late down-leg; watch for momentum shift + reclaim = tactical reversal zone RWE (Rising Wedge): distribution bias; break + failed retest is where weakness shows CT / DT (Triangles): compression → expansion; plan edges, not the middle Structure is the map. Bias is the compass. Your risk plan is the sword. 🧑‍🏫 Mentor A.K. (Respect Where It’s Due) A.K. is the discipline behind this project. Patience. Clean execution. No gambling. No chasing. His standard is in every choice: reduce noise, sharpen structure, force clarity. This is why the labels are tight, the tooltips are direct, and the features serve execution—not ego. 🤝 Give Forward (The Code of the Camp) If this indicator sharpens your edge: Teach one trader how to read structure with discipline (not hype) Share process, not just screenshots (entries, invalidation, management) If you build on open work, credit loudly and improve responsibly A king builds men. A lion builds courage. A camp survives because knowledge moves forward. 👑 King Solomon’s Standard This is warfare—market warfare—so we move by wisdom, not emotion: “By wise counsel you will wage your own war, and in a multitude of counselors there is safety.” — Proverbs 24:6 BK AK-Warfare Formations — where formation meets judgment, and judgment meets execution. Gd bless. 🙏
Pine Script® indicator
by Ki11a_B
Trinity Inside & 3-Candle Sweep Breakout with TargetsTrinity Intraday Inside Candle / 3-Candle Sweep + Breakout with Inside Bar Indicator This Pine Script indicator is built specifically for **intraday trading on the 15-minute timeframe**, but can be used on any timeframes. It identifies two closely related price action setups: the classic **Inside Candle Breakout** and the higher-probability **3-Candle Liquidity Sweep** (also called a reversal or false breakout setup). Both are filtered by Previous Day High/Low for directional bias, and the entire system is highly visual with customizable lines, labels, highlights, signals, and projected targets. #### Core Functionality When an **inside candle** forms (current candle’s high is below the previous candle’s high AND its low is above the previous candle’s low), the indicator activates the setup visualization. The previous candle becomes the **mother candle**, and its high and low define the consolidation range. - **Inside Bar Highlight**: The current inside candle is filled with a solid color (default bright yellow) so you can instantly identify it on the chart. - **Mother Candle Range Visualization**: - A green dotted line with label “Range High - ” marks the mother candle’s high (the upside breakout level). - A red dotted line with label “Range Low - ” marks the mother candle’s low (the downside breakout level). These lines extend to the right, making it very clear what levels need to be broken for a valid signal. - **Signals**: - **Inside Candle Breakout**: Triggers when the candle after the inside bar closes decisively above the mother high (bullish) or below the mother low (bearish). Shows blue arrows for long, fuchsia arrows for short, plus clear labels (“LONG Inside Breakout” or “SHORT Inside Breakout”). - **3-Candle Liquidity Sweep**: A more refined reversal setup. After the mother + inside, the third candle sweeps beyond the mother low (for longs) or high (for shorts) to grab liquidity, but closes back inside the mother range without breaking the opposite inside extreme. Shows large green/red triangles with labels (“LONG 3-Candle Sweep” or “SHORT 3-Candle Sweep”). - **Directional Filter (PDH/PDL)**: - Long signals only appear when price is above Previous Day High (PDH). - Short signals only appear when price is below Previous Day Low (PDL). This keeps you trading with intraday momentum rather than against it. - **Targets**: Automatically plotted only on Inside Breakout signals (can be extended to sweeps if desired). Uses the mother candle range size multiplied by two customizable risk-reward factors: - T1 = entry + (range × 0.56) for longs (or minus for shorts) – default partial target. - T2 = entry + (range × 0.84) for longs (or minus for shorts) – default full target. Shows dotted lines extending right with labels like “T1 - 208.20 (0.56) points” in blue for longs or orange for shorts. - **Additional Elements**: - Previous Day High/Low dashed lines with moving labels (“PDH” and “PDL”) that follow the price action. - Optional 20-period and 50-period EMAs for trend context. - All lines and labels clear automatically once a signal triggers to keep the chart clean. #### How to Use It 1. Apply the indicator to a **15-minute chart** of any instrument (best on liquid stocks, indices, or futures). 2. Wait for an **inside bar** to form – you’ll see it highlighted in yellow and the green/red Range High/Low lines + labels appear. 3. Monitor for a close **above Range High** (potential long) or **below Range Low** (potential short), respecting the PDH/PDL filter. 4. If the third candle sweeps liquidity but reverses properly, you get the higher-conviction 3-candle sweep signal. 5. Enter on the close of the signal candle or a small retest. 6. Stop loss typically just beyond the swept extreme or mother range opposite side. 7. Take partial profits at T1 and let the rest run to T2 (or trail). 8. Use alerts (built-in alertconditions) for all four signal types. #### All Settings (Customizable in TradingView Inputs) - **Visibility toggles**: Turn on/off PDH/PDL lines, moving PDH/PDL labels, 20/50 EMAs, signals, inside breakout signals, targets, mother range lines/labels, and inside bar highlight. - **Filters**: Toggle the PDH/PDL requirement for longs/shorts and separately for breakout signals. - **Colors**: Every single element has its own color input – PDH/PDL lines & labels, EMAs, sweep signals (shapes & labels), inside breakout signals (shapes & labels), target lines & labels (long/short separately), mother range high/low lines & labels, and inside bar fill color. - **Risk-Reward Multipliers**: Adjust the T1 multiplier (default 0.56) and T2 multiplier (default 0.84) to match your preferred measured-move projection. The result is a clean, professional, all-in-one intraday tool that clearly shows consolidation, breakout levels, liquidity grabs, directional bias, and projected rewards, and helps you spot high-probability inside bar continuations or reversals quickly. Note: You can use this indicator with **either standard (normal) candlesticks or Heikin Ashi candles**, but **standard candles are strongly recommended** for the most accurate and reliable signals. ### Why Standard Candles Are Preferred The entire logic of the indicator — inside candle detection, 3-candle liquidity sweep validation, breakout closes, and mother candle range measurement — is based on **actual price action** using real open, high, low, and close (OHLC) values. - **Standard candles** show the true highs and lows where liquidity (stop-loss orders) actually sits, and where real breaks/sweeps occur. - The setups (especially the liquidity sweep) rely on price **sweeping a prior low/high but closing back inside** — this is measured using the real candle extremes. ### What Happens with Heikin Ashi Heikin Ashi candles are **averaged/smoothened** versions of price: - Their highs and lows are calculated differently (not the true session extremes). - Wicks are often shorter or artificial, and closes are averaged. This can cause: - False or missed inside candle detections. - Incorrect range high/low measurements (the mother candle range won't match real price). - Sweeps or breakouts that appear on Heikin Ashi but didn't actually happen in real price (or vice versa). - Targets (T1/T2) projected from a distorted range size. In short, Heikin Ashi will make the indicator **less accurate** and potentially generate misleading signals. ### Recommendation - Use **standard candlesticks** on your 15-minute chart for this indicator. - If you like the smoother look of Heikin Ashi for trend filtering, you can overlay it on a separate panel or use the built-in 20/50 EMAs for trend context instead. Always backtest on your instruments and use proper risk management. This is not financial advice. Enjoy trading with it!
Pine Script® indicator
by EMA34TRADER
55 theory by haze!The 55 Theory by Haze! This innovative indicator embodies the essence of day trading mastery, empowering traders to decipher and capitalize on the subtle clues—or "breadcrumbs"—that major institutional banks inadvertently leave in the market when executing their substantial orders. Providing clear visual support and resistance levels for informed decision-making. Users can choose between a streamlined "Today Only" mode, which displays lines solely for the most recent session or an expansive "Historical Mode" that allows toggling the display of multiple past days simultaneously for deeper trend analysis. Additional customization options include adjustable line colours, widths, and styles to suit individual preferences and chart aesthetics, making it a versatile tool for both novice and seasoned traders navigating volatile markets.
Pine Script® indicator
by op2milli0n
Elite MTF EMA ReclaimThis indicator is a trend-continuation tool, not a scalper. Its purpose is to help you enter clean pullback trades in strong trends while blocking chop and low-quality setups. It works by: Requiring Daily + 1H trend alignment Enforcing EMA structure (5/10/20/50) on the execution timeframe Confirming momentum expansion using EMA slope + curvature Blocking trades when conditions are choppy (low ATR, weak ADX, tight EMAs, recent EMA crosses) Triggering entries only after a Pullback → Reclaim → (optional) Retest How to use it: Trade on the 6-minute chart (Forex works best based on default setting) but is adaptable to any market by changing settings Wait for LONG / SHORT triangles only when no CHOP or HTF block is shown Enter on the signal, place stops beyond EMA 50 or structure, target 2R–4R+ Expect fewer but higher-quality trades What it’s not: Not a breakout or range-trading indicator Not meant to fire many signals Not for choppy or low-volatility markets Bottom line: It helps you trade with higher-timeframe momentum, enter after pullbacks, and avoid bad market conditions.
Pine Script® indicator
by sledgeproduuctions
Swing Trade System# Swing Trade Strategy - Complete Guide ## Overview This is a comprehensive swing trading indicator for TradingView that identifies high-probability trend continuation setups using multi-timeframe analysis, pullback patterns, and momentum confirmation. The strategy combines technical indicators with risk management tools to help traders capture swing moves with defined risk-reward parameters. ## What It Does The indicator identifies two types of signals: 1. **Base Signals** (small markers) - Initial setup detection with basic criteria met 2. **High Confidence (HC) Signals** (large markers) - Fully confirmed setups with all filters passed, including optional higher timeframe confirmation Once a HC signal triggers, the indicator automatically plots: - Dynamic stop loss levels (trailing, break-even, or static) - Partial take profit (TP1) at 1R - Final take profit (TP2) at your chosen risk-reward multiple - Real-time R-multiple tracking - Confluence dashboard showing all conditions ## How It Works ### Core Signal Logic The strategy identifies pullback-to-trend entries using this sequence: **For LONG signals:** 1. **Trend Filter**: Fast EMA (20) above Slow EMA (50) = uptrend confirmed 2. **Pullback**: Previous candle closed between the two EMAs (pulled back but didn't break structure) 3. **RSI Swing Zone**: RSI between 40-60 (not overbought/oversold, just resting) 4. **Reclaim**: Current candle crosses back above Fast EMA (momentum returning) 5. **Volume Spike** (optional): Current volume > 1.5x the 20-period average 6. **HTF Confirmation** (optional): Daily timeframe shows: price > 50 EMA, RSI > 50, and rising momentum **For SHORT signals:** The same logic applies in reverse (downtrend, pullback above fast EMA, reclaim below, etc.) ### Risk Management Features **Stop Loss Placement:** - Initial stop: Swing low/high over the last 10 bars - Can upgrade to ATR trailing stop (2x ATR below/above price) - Can move to break-even after reaching 1R profit **Take Profit Levels:** - TP1: 1R (optional partial exit point) - TP2: 2R default (adjustable to your preference) **Position Monitoring:** - Live R-multiple display shows current profit/loss in risk units - Dynamic stop updates visually on chart - Color-coded confidence score (0-100%) based on confluence of factors ## Best Way to Use These Signals ### 1. **Wait for High Confidence Signals Only** - Don't trade every base signal (small markers) - Only take trades when you see the large "HC L" or "HC S" markers - These have passed all your filters including higher timeframe alignment ### 2. **Ideal Entry Timing** **On the Signal Candle:** - Enter at market close when HC signal fires - This ensures all conditions were met by candle close - Your stop and targets are calculated from this close price **On the Next Candle (more conservative):** - Wait for the candle after the signal - Enter if price continues in the signal direction - Helps avoid false breakouts but may miss some moves ### 3. **Position Sizing** Use the automatic risk calculation: - Your risk = Entry price - Stop loss - Position size = (Account Risk %) ÷ (Entry - Stop) - Example: Risk $100 on account, Entry $50, Stop $48 = $100 ÷ $2 = 50 shares ### 4. **Trade Management** **Scaling Out:** - Exit 50% position at TP1 (1R) to lock profits - Move stop to break-even on remaining position - Let rest run to TP2 (2R) or trail with ATR stop **Manual Override:** - If price action deteriorates (breaks below both EMAs, RSI divergence), consider early exit - The dynamic stop is a guide, not gospel—trust price action ## Breakout vs. Retest Strategy ### Understanding Breakout Types **1. First Touch Breakout (Aggressive)** - HC signal fires on first touch of fast EMA after pullback - Higher win rate if volume is strong - Best in strongly trending markets - Risk: Could be a false breakout if momentum weak **2. Retest Entry (Conservative)** - Wait for price to pull back *again* after initial HC signal - Enter when price retests the fast EMA a second time - Look for: lower volume on retest, RSI still in swing zone, fast EMA still above slow EMA - Lower risk but may miss some fast moves ### Which Breakouts to Take **Take the FIRST breakout (signal candle) when:** - ✅ Higher timeframe is strongly aligned (HTF confirmation on) - ✅ Volume spike is present (>1.5x average) - ✅ Confidence score ≥70% - ✅ Trend is fresh (EMAs recently crossed, not extended) - ✅ Price closed strongly above/below fast EMA (not barely crossed) - ✅ No major resistance/support nearby **Wait for a RETEST when:** - ⚠️ No volume confirmation on first signal - ⚠️ Confidence score 40-69% (moderate) - ⚠️ Price barely crossed the fast EMA (weak momentum) - ⚠️ Trend is extended (price far from slow EMA) - ⚠️ Major resistance/support level just ahead - ⚠️ Late in the trading day/week (could see pullback) ### How to Trade Retests **Setup:** 1. HC signal fires but you decide to wait 2. Price pulls back toward fast EMA over next 1-3 candles 3. Watch for second bounce at the fast EMA **Confirmation for Retest Entry:** - Price holds above fast EMA (for longs) without closing below it - Volume decreases on the pullback (profit-taking, not reversal) - RSI stays above 50 for longs (or below 50 for shorts) - Bullish candlestick pattern forms (hammer, engulfing, etc.) - Slow EMA is still providing support/resistance **Retest Entry Trigger:** - Enter when price crosses back in signal direction with momentum - Or enter with a limit order at the fast EMA - Use same stop loss as original signal (swing low/high) - Targets remain the same (measured from your new entry) ## Dashboard Reference The top confluence table shows real-time status: - **Trend**: Current trend direction based on EMAs - **HTF**: Higher timeframe alignment (if enabled) - **RSI Zone**: Whether RSI is in the 40-60 swing zone - **Volume**: Volume spike present or not - **Signal**: Current signal status (HC LONG/SHORT or None) - **R Risk**: Current profit/loss in R-multiples - **Stop**: Current stop loss price - **TP1/TP2**: Status of take profit levels - **Conf %**: Overall confidence score (70%+ = high probability) ## Alert Setup The indicator includes 8 alert types: 1. **HC LONG/SHORT ENTRY** - Main trade signals 2. **LONG/SHORT TP1 Reached** - Partial profit alerts 3. **LONG/SHORT Final TP Reached** - Full target hit 4. **LONG/SHORT Stop Hit** - Exit alerts Set up alerts in TradingView: - Click "Create Alert" on the indicator - Choose the specific alert condition - Set to "Once Per Bar Close" to avoid false alerts - Configure notification method (app, email, webhook, etc.) ## Recommended Settings **For Stock Swing Trading (4H-Daily):** - Fast EMA: 20 | Slow EMA: 50 - Swing Lookback: 10 - RSI Zone: 40-60 - HTF: Daily (if trading 4H charts) - Risk-Reward: 2R minimum **For Crypto (faster moves):** - Fast EMA: 12 | Slow EMA: 26 - Swing Lookback: 7 - RSI Zone: 35-65 - Volume Spike: ON - Risk-Reward: 1.5-2R **For Conservative Trading:** - Enable HTF Confirmation - Enable Volume Spike requirement - Use Break-even stop (move after 1R) - Only trade when Confidence ≥70% - Wait for retests on marginal setups ## Risk Warning This indicator is a tool, not a guarantee. Always: - Use proper position sizing (risk 1-2% per trade) - Respect the stop losses - Consider market context (news, earnings, major levels) - Backtest on your instruments before live trading - Never override risk management for FOMO The best signals combine technical confluence with good market conditions and disciplined execution.
Pine Script® indicator
by frankieho_92
Box Theory [Interactive Zones] PyraTimeThis script combines Nicholas Darvas’s "Box Theory" with modern Supply and Demand (Premium/Discount) concepts. It automatically identifies the most recent Swing High and Swing Low to delineate the current trading range. The purpose of this tool is to visualize market structure and help traders identify when price is relatively expensive (Premium) or cheap (Discount) within a defined range. Visual Guide: What You Are Seeing The Box: Represents the active trading range defined by the most recent significant Swing High and Swing Low. Red Zone (Premium): The top 25% of the range. Mathematically, prices here are considered "expensive" relative to the current structure. Green Zone (Discount): The bottom 25% of the range. Prices here are considered "cheap" relative to the current structure. Grey Zone (Equilibrium): The middle 50% of the range. This is the area of fair value where price often consolidates. Dashed Line (EQ): The exact 50% midpoint of the range. Tutorial: How to Trade Using This Indicator Method 1: Mean Reversion (Range Trading) This method applies when the market is moving sideways. Identify Structure: Wait for a box to form. Wait for Extremes: Do not trade when price is in the middle (Grey/White area). Wait for price to enter the Red or Green zones. Entry Trigger: Shorts: When price enters the Red Zone, look for a rejection (wicks leaving the zone) or a lower timeframe breakdown. Target the EQ (Midline) as your first take profit. Longs: When price enters the Green Zone, look for support formation. Target the EQ (Midline) as your first take profit. Method 2: Trend Continuation (Breakouts) This method applies when the market is trending strongly. Breakout: Monitor the alerts. A close outside the box indicates a potential shift in market structure. Retest: After a breakout up, the old "Red Zone" (Resistance) often flips to become new Support. Wait for price to pull back to the top of the old box before entering. Configuration Guide (Settings) Pivot Left/Right Bars (Sensitivity): Default (20/20): Best for Swing Trading. It filters out market noise and only draws boxes based on major structural points. Lower (5/5): Best for Scalping. It will create smaller, more frequent boxes but increases the risk of false signals. Zone Percentage: Default (25%): Standard deviation for Supply/Demand zones. Alternative (15%): Use this for "sniping" entries at the absolute extremes of the range. Multi-Timeframe (MTF): Enable "Use Higher Timeframe" to see Daily or Weekly ranges while trading on lower timeframes (like the 15m or 1H). This helps keep your intraday trades aligned with the major trend. Technical Note on "Lag" This indicator uses Pivots to draw the box. A pivot is only confirmed after a certain number of bars have passed (the "Pivot Right Bars" setting). Example: If "Pivot Right Bars" is set to 20, the box will update 20 bars after the actual high or low occurred. This is necessary to confirm that the point was indeed a Swing High/Low. Do not treat the box lines as predictive; they are reactive to confirmed structure.
Pine Script® indicator
by PyraTime
4MA / 4MA[1] Forward Projection with 4 SD Forecast Bands4MA / 4MA Projection + 4 SD Bands + Cross Table is a forward-projection tool built around a simple moving average pair: the 4-period SMA (MA4) and its 1-bar lagged value (MA4 ). It takes a prior MA behavior pattern, projects that structure forward, and wraps the projected mean path with four Standard Deviation (SD) bands to visualize probable future price ranges. This indicator is designed to help you anticipate: Where the MA structure is likely to travel next How wide the “expected” future price corridor may be Where a future MA4 vs MA4 crossover is most likely to occur When the real (live) crossover actually prints on the chart What you see on the chart 1) Live moving averages (current market) MA4 tracks the short-term mean of price. MA4 is simply the previous bar’s MA4 value (a 1-bar lag). Their relationship (MA4 above/below MA4 ) gives a clean, minimal read on trend alignment and directional bias. 2) Projected MA path (forward curve) A forward “ghost” of the MA structure is drawn ahead of price. This projected curve represents the indicator’s best estimate of how the moving average structure may evolve if the market continues to rhyme with the selected historical behavior window. 3) 4 Standard Deviation bands (predictive future price ranges) Surrounding the projected mean path are four SD envelopes. Think of these as forecast corridors: Inner bands = tighter “expected” range Outer bands = wider “stress / extreme” range These bands are not a guarantee—rather, they’re a structured way to visualize “how far price can reasonably swing” around the projected mean based on observed volatility. 4) Vertical projection lines (most probable cross zone) Within the projected region you’ll see vertical lines running through the bands. These lines mark the most probable zone where MA4 and MA4 are expected to cross in the projection. In plain terms: The projected MAs are two curves. When those curves are forecasted to intersect, the script marks the intersection region with a vertical line. This gives you a forward “timing window” for a potential MA shift. 5) Cross Table (top-right) The table is your confirmation layer. It reports: Current MA4 value Current MA4 value Whether MA4 is above or below MA4 The most recent BUY / SELL cross event When a real, live crossover happens on the actual chart: It registers as BUY (MA4 crosses above MA4 ) Or SELL (MA4 crosses below MA4 ) …and the table updates immediately so you can confirm the event without guessing. How to use it Practical workflow Use the projected SD bands as future range context If price is projected to sit comfortably inside inner bands, the market is behaving “normally.” If price reaches outer bands, you’re in a higher-volatility / stretched scenario. Use vertical lines as a “watch zone” Vertical lines do not force a trade. They act like a forward “heads-up”: this is the most likely window for an MA crossover to occur if the projection holds. Use the table for confirmation When the crossover happens for real, the table is your confirmation signal. Combine it with structure (support/resistance, trendlines, market context) rather than trading it in isolation. Notes and best practices This is a projection tool: it helps visualize a structured forward hypothesis, not a certainty. SD bands are best used as forecast corridors (risk framing, range planning, and expectation management). The table is the execution/confirmation layer: it tells you what the MAs are doing now.
Pine Script® indicator
by Dinjin