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Unmitigated MTF High Low Pro - Cave Diving Bookmap Heatmap Plot Unmitigated MTF High Low Pro - Cave Diving Bookmap Heatmap Plot --- ## 📖 Table of Contents 1. (#what-this-indicator-does) 2. (#core-concepts) 3. (#visual-components) 4. (#the-cave-diving-framework) 5. (#how-to-use-it-for-trading) 6. (#settings--customization) 7. (#best-practices) 8. (#common-scenarios) --- ## What This Indicator Does The **Unmitigated MTF High Low v2.0** tracks unmitigated (untouch) high and low levels across multiple timeframes, helping you identify key support and resistance zones that the market hasn't revisited yet. Think of it as a sophisticated memory system for price action - it remembers where price has been, and more importantly, where it *hasn't been back to*. ### Why "Unmitigated" Matters In futures trading, especially on instruments like NQ and ES, the market has a tendency to revisit levels where liquidity was left behind. An "unmitigated" level is one that hasn't been touched since it was formed. These levels often act as magnets for price, and understanding their age and proximity gives you a significant edge in: - **Entry timing** - Waiting for price to approach tested levels - **Exit planning** - Taking profits before ancient resistance/support - **Risk management** - Avoiding entries when approaching multiple old levels - **Liquidity mapping** - Visualizing where orders likely cluster --- ## Core Concepts ### 1. **Sessions & Age** The indicator uses **New York trading sessions** (6:00 PM to 5:59 PM NY time) as the primary time measurement. This aligns with how futures markets naturally segment their activity. **Age Categories:** - 🟢 **New (0-1 sessions)** - Fresh levels, recently formed - 🟡 **Medium (2-3 sessions)** - Tested by time, gaining significance - 🔴 **Old (4-6 sessions)** - Highly significant, survived multiple days - 🟣 **Ancient (7+ sessions)** - Extreme significance, major support/resistance The longer a level remains unmitigated, the more significant it becomes. Think of it like compound interest - time adds weight to these zones. ### 2. **Multi-Timeframe Tracking** You can set the indicator to track high/low levels from any timeframe (default is 15 minutes). This means you're watching for unmitigated 15-minute highs and lows while trading on, say, a 1-minute or 5-minute chart. **Why this matters:** - Higher timeframe levels have more weight - You can see multiple timeframe structure simultaneously - Helps you avoid fighting larger timeframe momentum ### 3. **Mitigation** A level becomes "mitigated" (deactivated) when price touches it: - **High levels** are mitigated when price reaches or exceeds them - **Low levels** are mitigated when price reaches or goes below them Once mitigated, the level disappears from view. The indicator only shows you the untouch levels that still matter. --- ## Visual Components ### 📊 The Dashboard Table Located in the corner of your chart (configurable), the table shows: ``` ┌─────────┬───────────┬────────┬─────┬───────┐ │ Level │ Price │ Points │ Age │ % │ ├─────────┼───────────┼────────┼─────┼───────┤ │ ↑↑↑↑↑ │ 21,450.25 │ +45.50 │ 8 │ +0.21%│ ← 5th High (Ancient) │ ↑↑↑↑ │ 21,430.00 │ +25.25 │ 5 │ +0.12%│ ← 4th High (Old) │ ↑↑↑ │ 21,420.50 │ +15.75 │ 3 │ +0.07%│ ← 3rd High (Medium) │ ↑↑ │ 21,412.00 │ +7.25 │ 1 │ +0.03%│ ← 2nd High (New) │ ↑ ⚠️ │ 21,408.25 │ +3.50 │ 0 │ +0.02%│ ← 1st High (Proximity Alert!) ├─────────┼───────────┼────────┼─────┼───────┤ │ 15 mins │ 🟢 │ Δ 8.75 │ 2U │ │ ← Status Row ├─────────┼───────────┼────────┼─────┼───────┤ │ ↓ ⚠️ │ 21,399.50 │ -5.25 │ 0 │ -0.02%│ ← 1st Low (Proximity Alert!) │ ↓↓ │ 21,395.00 │ -9.75 │ 2 │ -0.05%│ ← 2nd Low (Medium) │ ↓↓↓ │ 21,385.25 │ -19.50 │ 4 │ -0.09%│ ← 3rd Low (Old) │ ↓↓↓↓ │ 21,370.00 │ -34.75 │ 6 │ -0.16%│ ← 4th Low (Old) │ ↓↓↓↓↓ │ 21,350.75 │ -54.00 │ 9 │ -0.25%│ ← 5th Low (Ancient) ├─────────┼───────────┼────────┼─────┼───────┤ │ 📊 15↑ / 12↓ │ ← Statistics (optional) └─────────┴───────────┴────────┴─────┴───────┘ ``` **Reading the Table:** - **Level Column**: Number of arrows indicates position (1-5), color shows age - **Price**: The actual price level - **Points**: Distance from current price (+ for highs, - for lows) - **Age**: Number of full sessions since creation - **%**: Percentage distance from current price - **⚠️**: Proximity alert - price is within threshold distance - **Status Row**: Shows timeframe, direction (🟢 bullish/🔴 bearish), tunnel width (Δ), and Strat pattern ### 📈 Visual Elements on Chart **1. Level Lines** - Horizontal lines showing each unmitigated level - **Color-coded by age**: Bright colors = new, darker = older, deep purple/teal = ancient - **Line style**: Customizable (solid, dashed, dotted) - Automatically turn **yellow** when price gets close (proximity alert) **2. Price Labels** - Show the exact price and age: "21,450.25 (8d)" - Fixed at small size for clean readability - Positioned with configurable offset from current bar **3. Bands (Optional)** - Shaded zones between pairs of unmitigated levels - Default: Between 1st and 2nd levels (the "tunnel") - Can switch to 1st-3rd, 2nd-3rd, or disable entirely - **Upper band** (pink/maroon) - Between unmitigated highs - **Lower band** (blue/teal) - Between unmitigated lows - These represent the "no man's land" or consolidation zones --- ## The Cave Diving Framework This indicator is designed around the **Cave Diving Trading Framework** - a psychological and technical approach that maps cave diving safety protocols to futures trading risk management. ### 🤿 The Core Metaphor **Cave diving has clear danger zones based on depth and overhead environment. Your trading should too.** #### Shallow Water (New Levels, 0-1 Sessions) - **Light**: Bright colors (bright red highs, bright green lows) - **Psychology**: Fresh territory, recently tested - **Trading**: Be aware but not overly concerned - **Cave Diving Parallel**: You can see the surface, easy exit #### Penetration Depth (Medium Levels, 2-3 Sessions) - **Light**: Medium intensity colors - **Psychology**: Building significance, market memory forming - **Trading**: Start respecting these levels for entries/exits - **Cave Diving Parallel**: Deeper in, need to track your line back #### Deep Dive Zone (Old Levels, 4-6 Sessions) - **Light**: Dark colors (deep maroon, dark blue) - **Psychology**: Highly tested support/resistance - **Trading**: Major decision points, plan accordingly - **Cave Diving Parallel**: Significant overhead, careful navigation required #### Overhead Environment (Ancient Levels, 7+ Sessions) - **Light**: Very dark, purple/deep teal - **Psychology**: Extreme caution required, major liquidity zones - **Trading**: These are your "turn back" signals - don't fight ancient levels - **Cave Diving Parallel**: Maximum danger, no room for error ### 🎯 The Proximity Alert System Just like a cave diver's depth gauge that warns at critical thresholds, the proximity alerts (⚠️) tell you when you're entering a danger zone. When price gets within your configured threshold (default 5 points), the indicator: - Highlights the level in **yellow** on the chart - Shows **⚠️** in the table - Signals: "You're entering a high-significance zone - adjust your position accordingly" This prevents the trading equivalent of going deeper into a cave without checking your air supply. --- ## How to Use It for Trading ### 🎯 Entry Strategies **1. The "Bounce Setup" (Mean Reversion)** - Wait for price to approach an old or ancient unmitigated level - Look for confluence: multiple levels nearby, bands narrowing - Enter when price shows rejection (reversal candle patterns) - **Example**: Price drops to a 6-session-old low, shows bullish engulfing → Long entry **2. The "Break and Retest" (Trend Following)** - Wait for price to break through an unmitigated level (mitigates it) - Enter on the retest of the newly broken level - **Example**: Price breaks above 4-session-old high → Wait for pullback to that level → Long entry **3. The "Tunnel Trade" (Range Trading)** - When bands are active, trade the range between 1st-2nd levels - Short near upper band resistance, long near lower band support - Exit at opposite side or when bands break ### 🚨 Risk Management Rules **The Ancient Level Rule** > Never fight ancient levels (7+ sessions). If you're long and approaching an ancient high, take profits. If you're short and approaching an ancient low, take profits. These levels have survived a full trading week without being touched - there's likely significant liquidity and institutional interest there. **The Proximity Exit Rule** > When you see ⚠️ proximity alerts on multiple levels above/below your position, tighten stops or scale out. This is your "overhead environment" warning. You're in dangerous territory. **The New Level Filter** > Be cautious taking positions based solely on new levels (0-1 sessions). Wait for them to age or combine with other confluence. Fresh levels haven't been tested by time. They're like unconfirmed support/resistance. ### 📊 Reading Market Structure **Bullish Structure (🟢 in status row)** - Unmitigated lows are aging and holding - Price respecting the lower band - Old lows below acting as strong support - **Bias**: Look for long entries at lower levels **Bearish Structure (🔴 in status row)** - Unmitigated highs are aging and holding - Price respecting the upper band - Old highs above acting as strong resistance - **Bias**: Look for short entries at higher levels **The Tunnel Compression** - When the Δ (delta) in the status row is small, levels are tight - This often precedes a breakout - **Trading**: Wait for breakout direction, then trade the break ### 🔄 Strat Integration The indicator shows Strat patterns in the status row: - **1** - Inside bar (consolidation) - **2U** - Broke high only (bullish) - **2D** - Broke low only (bearish) - **3** - Broke both (wide range, volatility) Use these with the unmitigated levels: - **2U near old high** → Potential resistance, watch for rejection - **2D near old low** → Potential support, watch for bounce - **3 pattern** → High volatility, respect wider stops --- ## Settings & Customization ### 📅 Session & Timeframe Settings **HL Interval** (Default: 15 minutes) - The timeframe for high/low calculation - **Lower (1m, 5m)**: More levels, more noise, good for scalping - **Higher (30m, 1H, 4H)**: Fewer levels, stronger significance, good for swing trading - **Recommendation for NQ/ES**: 15m or 30m for day trading, 1H for swing trading **Session Age Threshold** (Default: 2) - How many sessions before a level is considered "old" - Lower = more levels classified as old - Higher = stricter definition of significance ### 📊 Level Display Options **Show Level Lines** - Toggle: Display horizontal lines for each level - **Turn off** if you prefer a cleaner chart and only want the table **Show Level Labels** - Toggle: Display price labels on the chart - **Turn off** for minimal visual clutter **Label Offset** - Distance (in bars) from current price bar to place labels - Increase if labels overlap with price action **Level Line Width & Style** - Customize visual appearance - **Thin solid**: Minimal distraction - **Thick dashed**: High visibility ### 🎨 Age-Based Color Coding Customize colors for each age category (high and low separately): - **New (0-1 sessions)**: Default bright red/green - **Medium (2-3 sessions)**: Default medium intensity - **Old (4+ sessions)**: Default dark red/blue - **Ancient (7+ sessions)**: Default deep purple/teal **Color Strategy Tips:** - Keep ancient levels in highly contrasting colors - Use opacity (transparency) if you want subtler lines - Match your chart's color scheme for aesthetic coherence ### 🎯 Band Settings **Band Mode** - **1st-2nd** (Default): The primary "tunnel" between most recent levels - **1st-3rd**: Wider band, more room for price action - **2nd-3rd**: Band between less immediate levels - **Disabled**: No bands, lines only **Band Colors & Borders** - Customize fill color and border separately - **Tip**: Keep bands very transparent (90-95% transparency) to avoid obscuring price action ### ⚠️ Proximity Alert Settings **Enable Proximity Alerts** - Toggle: Turn on/off the warning system - When enabled, levels within threshold distance show ⚠️ and turn yellow **Alert Threshold** (Default: 5.0 points) - Distance in points to trigger the alert - **For NQ**: 5-10 points is reasonable - **For ES**: 2-5 points is reasonable - **For MES/MNQ**: Scale down proportionally **Alert Highlight Color** - The color lines/labels turn when proximity is triggered - Default: Yellow (high visibility) ### 📋 Table Settings **Show Table** - Toggle: Display the dashboard table **Table Location** - Top Left, Top Right, Bottom Left, Bottom Right - Choose based on your chart layout and other indicators **Text Size** - Tiny, Small, Normal, Large - **Recommendation**: Normal for 1080p monitors, Small for 4K **Show % Distance** - Toggle: Add percentage distance column to table - Useful for comparing relative distances across different price ranges **Show Statistics Row** - Toggle: Show total count of unmitigated highs/lows - Format: "📊 15↑ / 12↓" (15 unmitigated highs, 12 unmitigated lows) - Useful for gauging overall market structure ### ⚡ Performance Settings **Enable Level Cleanup** - Automatically remove very old levels to maintain performance - **Keep on** unless you want unlimited history **Max Lookback Levels** (Default: 10,000) - Maximum number of levels to track - 10,000 ≈ 6+ months of 15-minute bars - **Increase** if you want more history - **Decrease** if experiencing performance issues **Max Boxes Per Band** (Default: 245) - TradingView limit is 500 total boxes - With 2 bands, 245 each = 490 total (safe maximum) --- ## Best Practices ### 🎯 Position Management **1. Scaling In Near Old Levels** ``` Price approaching 5-session-old low: - First position: 30% size at proximity alert (⚠️) - Second position: 40% size at exact level - Third position: 30% size if it shows strong rejection ``` **2. Scaling Out Near Ancient Levels** ``` Holding long position, approaching 8-session-old high: - Exit 50% at proximity alert (⚠️) - Exit 30% at exact level - Trail stop on remaining 20% ``` ### 🧠 Trading Psychology Integration Drawing from principles in *The Mountain Is You*, this indicator helps you: **1. Recognize Self-Sabotage Patterns** - **The Premature Entry**: Entering before price reaches your planned level - **Solution**: Set alerts at unmitigated levels, wait for proximity warnings - **The Profit-Taking Problem**: Exiting too early from fear - **Solution**: Identify the next unmitigated level and commit to holding until proximity alert - **The Loss Holding**: Refusing to exit losing trades - **Solution**: When price breaks through and mitigates your entry level, it's telling you the structure changed **2. Building Better Habits** The color-coded age system trains your brain to: - Respect levels that have proven themselves over time - Distinguish between noise (new levels) and structure (old levels) - Make decisions based on objective data, not fear or greed **3. Emotional Regulation** The proximity alerts serve as: - **Circuit breakers** - Forcing you to re-evaluate before dangerous zones - **Permission to act** - Giving you objective signals to exit without second-guessing - **Validation** - Confirming when you're in alignment with market structure ### 📝 Pre-Market Routine **Daily Setup Checklist:** 1. ✅ Identify the 3 nearest unmitigated highs above current price 2. ✅ Identify the 3 nearest unmitigated lows below current price 3. ✅ Note which are ancient (7+) - these are your "no-go" zones 4. ✅ Check the tunnel width (Δ in status row) - tight or wide? 5. ✅ Set alerts at the 1st high and 1st low for proximity warnings 6. ✅ Plan: "If we go up, I exit at ___. If we go down, I enter at ___." ### 🔄 Timeframe Confluence **Multi-Timeframe Strategy:** Run the indicator on **three instances**: - **15-minute** (short-term structure) - **1-hour** (intermediate structure) - **4-hour** (major structure) **Strong Setup**: When all three timeframes show unmitigated levels converging at the same price zone. **Example:** - 15m: Old low at 21,400 - 1H: Ancient low at 21,398 - 4H: Ancient low at 21,395 - **Result**: 21,395-21,400 is a monster support zone ### ⚠️ What This Indicator Doesn't Do **Not a Crystal Ball** - It doesn't predict where price will go - It shows you where price *hasn't been* and how long it's been avoided - The trading decisions are still yours **Not an Entry Signal Generator** - It provides context and structure - You need to combine it with your entry methodology (price action, indicators, order flow, etc.) **Not Foolproof** - Ancient levels get broken - Proximity alerts can trigger early in strong trends - The market doesn't "owe" you a reversal at any level --- ## Common Scenarios ### Scenario 1: "Level Cluster Ahead" **Situation**: You're long at 21,400. The table shows: - 1st High: 21,425 (2 sessions old) - 2nd High: 21,428 (3 sessions old) - 3rd High: 21,435 (6 sessions old) **Interpretation**: There's a resistance cluster just 25-35 points away. The 6-session-old level is particularly significant. **Action**: - Set first profit target at 21,420 (before the cluster) - Set second target at 21,426 (between 1st and 2nd) - Trail remaining position, but be ready to exit on rejection at 21,435 **Cave Diving Analogy**: You're approaching an overhead section with limited clearance. Lighten your load (reduce position) before entering. --- ### Scenario 2: "Ancient Level Approaches" **Situation**: The market is grinding higher. You see ⚠️ appear next to a 9-session-old high at 21,500. **Interpretation**: This level has survived over a week without being touched. Massive potential liquidity zone. **Action**: - If long, this is your absolute exit zone. Take profits before or at level. - If looking to short, wait for clear rejection (price taps and reverses) - Don't try to buy the breakout until it clearly breaks and retests **Cave Diving Analogy**: Your dive computer is beeping - you've reached your planned turn-back depth. No matter how interesting it looks ahead, honor your plan. --- ### Scenario 3: "Mitigated Levels Create New Structure" **Situation**: Price breaks and mitigates the 1st High. The previous 2nd High becomes the new 1st High. **Interpretation**: The structure just shifted. What was the 2nd level is now most relevant. **Action**: - Watch how price reacts to the newly-mitigated level - If it holds below (acts as resistance), bearish - If it reclaims and holds above (acts as support), bullish - The NEW 1st High is your next target/resistance **Cave Diving Analogy**: You've passed through a restriction - the cave layout ahead is different now. Update your mental map. --- ### Scenario 4: "Tight Tunnel, Upcoming Breakout" **Situation**: The Δ in the status row shows 3.25 points (very tight). Bands are converging. **Interpretation**: Price is consolidating between very close unmitigated levels. Breakout likely. **Action**: - Don't try to predict direction - Set alerts above 1st High and below 1st Low - When break occurs, trade the retest - Expect volatility - use wider stops **Cave Diving Analogy**: You're in a narrow passage. Movement will be sudden and directional once it starts. --- ### Scenario 5: "Imbalanced Structure" **Situation**: The statistics row shows "📊 22↑ / 7↓" **Interpretation**: There are many more unmitigated highs than lows. This suggests: - Price has been declining (hitting lows, leaving highs behind) - Potential bullish reversal zone (lots of overhead supply mitigated) - Or continued bearish structure (resistance everywhere above) **Action**: - Look at the age of those 22 highs - If mostly new (0-2 sessions): Just a recent downmove, not significant yet - If many old/ancient: Strong overhead resistance, be cautious on longs - Compare to price action: Is price respecting the remaining lows? **Cave Diving Analogy**: You've swam deeper than your starting point - most of your markers are above you now. Are you planning the ascent or going deeper? --- ## Final Thoughts: The Philosophy This indicator is built on a simple but powerful principle: **The market has memory, and that memory has weight.** Every unmitigated level represents: - Liquidity left behind - Orders waiting to be filled - Institutional interest potentially parked - Psychological significance for participants The longer a level remains unmitigated, the more "charged" it becomes. When price finally revisits it, something significant usually happens - either a strong reversal or a definitive break. Your job as a trader isn't to predict which outcome will occur. Your job is to: 1. **Recognize** when you're approaching these charged zones 2. **Respect** them by adjusting position size and risk 3. **React** appropriately based on how price behaves at them 4. **Remember** that ancient levels (like ancient wisdom) deserve extra reverence The Cave Diving Framework embedded in this indicator serves as a constant reminder: Trading, like cave diving, requires rigorous respect for environmental hazards, meticulous planning, and the discipline to turn back when your limits are reached. **Every proximity alert is the market asking you**: *"Do you really want to go deeper?"* Sometimes the answer is yes - when your setup, confluence, and risk management all align. Often, the answer should be no - and that's the trader avoiding the accident that would have happened to the gambler. --- ### 🎯 Quick Reference Card **Color System:** - 🟢 Bright colors = New (0-1 sessions) = Shallow water - 🟡 Medium colors = Medium (2-3 sessions) = Penetration depth - 🔴 Dark colors = Old (4-6 sessions) = Deep dive zone - 🟣 Deep dark colors = Ancient (7+ sessions) = Overhead environment **Symbols:** - ↑ ↑↑ ↑↑↑ ↑↑↑↑ ↑↑↑↑↑ = High levels (1st through 5th) - ↓ ↓↓ ↓↓↓ ↓↓↓↓ ↓↓↓↓↓ = Low levels (1st through 5th) - ⚠️ = Proximity alert (danger zone) - 🟢 = Bullish structure - 🔴 = Bearish structure - Δ = Tunnel width (distance between 1st high and 1st low) **Critical Rules:** 1. Never fight ancient levels (7+ sessions) 2. Respect proximity alerts (⚠️) 3. Scale out near old/ancient resistance 4. Wait for confluence when entering 5. Let mitigated levels prove their new role --- **Remember**: The indicator gives you structure. The trading edge comes from your discipline in respecting that structure. Trade safe, trade smart, and always know your exit before your entry. 🎯 --- *"You don't become your best self by denying your patterns. You become your best self by recognizing them, understanding them, and choosing differently." - Adapted from The Mountain Is You* In trading: You don't become profitable by ignoring market structure. You become profitable by recognizing it, understanding it, and choosing your entries accordingly.
Pine Script® indicator
by DeLeBlanc
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ICT Unicorn Model [Kodexius]ICT Unicorn Model is a market structure and imbalance confluence tool that automatically detects high probability “Unicorn” setups by combining three key elements into a single, clean script: -A first, clean break of that swing level (displacement style break) -A Fair Value Gap that overlaps a breaker candle body range Instead of plotting every pivot or every imbalance independently, the script waits for a specific sequence: price establishes a valid swing, breaks that swing for the first time, and prints a setup only when the resulting context aligns with a valid, volatility filtered FVG and a clearly defined breaker range. Each detected setup is drawn directly on the chart with labeled zones (Breaker and FVG) and is then actively monitored. If price violates the breaker boundary based on your chosen invalidation basis (Close or Wick), the setup is marked inactive and can optionally be removed to keep the chart clean. This indicator is designed for traders who work with ICT style concepts such as liquidity runs, displacement, breaker blocks, and imbalance reversion, and who want a structured, rules based visualization rather than discretionary drawing. 🔹 Features 🔸 Fair Value Gap Detection With Volatility Filtering Bullish and bearish FVGs are detected using classic three candle imbalance logic. To avoid low quality gaps during compression, the script applies an ATR based minimum size filter using the “FVG Min Size (ATR Multiplier)” input. Only gaps larger than ATR * threshold are considered valid. 🔸 First Break Validation (Clean Break Logic) A key part of the model is identifying a “first break” of a swing level. The script checks whether the swing price has already been invalidated between the swing bar and the current bar. If it has, the swing is ignored. This helps reduce repeated signals and focuses on fresh structural breaks. 🔸 Breaker and FVG Confluence With Overlap Requirement After a valid break occurs, the script defines a breaker range using the body of the swing candle (open and close). A setup is only created if this breaker body range overlaps the detected FVG price range. This overlap requirement is what filters many “almost” conditions and keeps signals more selective. Bullish Unicorn: Bearish Unicorn: 🔸 Configurable Invalidation Basis (Close or Wick) You can choose how a setup fails: -Close: invalidation requires a candle close beyond the breaker boundary -Wick: invalidation occurs as soon as any wick crosses beyond the breaker boundary This allows the tool to adapt to different trading styles, from conservative confirmation to more sensitive risk control. 🔸 Automatic Cleanup of Failed Setups If “Delete Invalidated Setups” is enabled, the script removes the breaker box, FVG box, and label as soon as the setup is invalidated. If disabled, the zones remain visible for review while the setup is marked inactive internally. 🔸 Clear Chart Visuals Each setup plots: -A labeled Breaker zone box -A labeled FVG zone box -A directional Unicorn label (Bull or Bear) that updates position as the chart advances Colors for bullish and bearish structures are fully configurable. 🔸 Alert Conditions Two alert conditions are provided: -Bullish Unicorn Setup Detected -Bearish Unicorn Setup Detected Alerts trigger only on the bar a new setup is created. 🔹 Calculations This section summarizes the main computations used internally. The goal here is to explain the model mechanics rather than reproduce every implementation detail. 1. Swing Detection (Pivot High / Pivot Low) Swing levels are detected using a symmetric pivot definition with “Swing Length” bars on both sides: float ph = ta.pivothigh(high, swingLength, swingLength) float pl = ta.pivotlow(low, swingLength, swingLength) When a pivot is confirmed, its price and originating bar index are stored: -Swing High: price = pivot high, isHigh = true -Swing Low: price = pivot low, isHigh = false The script keeps a limited history (most recent swings) to stay efficient. 2. Fair Value Gap Detection FVGs use the classic three candle displacement imbalance: Bullish FVG condition bool isBullFVG = high < low Bullish gap range is defined as: -Top = low -Bottom = high Bearish FVG condition bool isBearFVG = low > high Bearish gap range is defined as: -Top = low -Bottom = high 3. ATR Based Minimum Gap Filter ATR is computed (length 14), then the gap size is compared against a user threshold: float atr = ta.atr(14) bool validBullFVG = isBullFVG and (bullFvgTop - bullFvgBot) > (atr * fvgThreshold) bool validBearFVG = isBearFVG and (bearFvgTop - bearFvgBot) > (atr * fvgThreshold) This prevents very small imbalances from generating setups in low volatility conditions. 4. “First Break” Check Using Level Invalidation Scan Before accepting a swing break, the script scans forward from the swing bar to the current bar to confirm the level has not already been breached. The scan can be based on wick or close: -Wick mode: uses high or low -Close mode: uses close Conceptually: priceToCheck = mode == "Wick" ? (checkBelow ? low : high) : close If a prior breach is found, the swing is treated as already invalidated and is ignored for setup creation. 5. Break Of Structure Condition Bullish break requirement A bullish setup requires breaking a stored swing high with bullish body intent: -close > swingHighPrice -open < close Bearish break requirement A bearish setup requires breaking a stored swing low with bearish body intent: -close < swingLowPrice -open > close An additional proximity filter is applied in the bearish branch to reduce weak or overly extended breaks by requiring the prior close to be reasonably near the swing level. 6. Breaker Range Construction Once a qualifying swing is found, the breaker range is derived from the body of the swing candle (the candle at the swing bar index). The body boundaries are: float breakerTop = math.max(bOpen, bClose) float breakerBot = math.min(bOpen, bClose) This models the breaker as the candle body range rather than full wick range, which typically produces more practical invalidation boundaries. 7. Overlap Test Between Breaker and FVG A setup is only created if the breaker body overlaps the FVG zone. Conceptually the script rejects cases where one range is fully above or fully below the other: -If there is no overlap, no setup is created -If overlap exists, the Unicorn setup is valid 8. Active Monitoring and Invalidation Each setup remains active until invalidated. Invalidation is evaluated every bar using your selected basis: -Close basis: compares close to breaker boundary -Wick basis: compares high or low to breaker boundary Bullish invalidation Setup fails if price crosses below breaker bottom. Bearish invalidation Setup fails if price crosses above breaker top. If deletion is enabled, all drawings related to that setup are removed immediately on invalidation. 9. Drawing Updates and Object Lifecycle Breaker and FVG boxes are extended to the right while the setup is active to keep zones visible into the near future. The Unicorn label is also repositioned as new bars print so the most recent context stays readable.
Pine Script® indicator
by Kodexius
ODTE Layman Signals 📌 Script Name Layman Options Signals – Structured BUY CALL / BUY PUT with SL & TP 📖 Overview This indicator is a complete, finished intraday trading system designed to simplify options trading (including 0DTE and weekly options) by converting price action and market structure into clear, actionable signals. The script performs all analysis in the background and displays only what the trader needs to execute consistently: BUY CALL or BUY PUT Predefined Stop Loss (SL) Two Take Profit levels (TP1 and TP2) Trade status and levels displayed in a live status box The focus of this tool is execution discipline, not prediction. 🧠 Core Concepts Used (What Makes This Script Original) This script combines multiple price-action concepts into a single, rule-based framework: 1️⃣ Opening Range Breakout (ORB) The script calculates the opening range high and low using the first X minutes of the regular session. Trades are only allowed above ORB high for CALLs and below ORB low for PUTs. This filters low-quality trades during early chop. 2️⃣ Market Structure Confirmation CALL trades require higher highs and higher lows PUT trades require lower lows and lower highs This prevents trading against structure. 3️⃣ Retest & Liquidity Sweep Validation Breakouts are validated using: ORB retests (price accepts above/below the range) Liquidity sweeps (false breakouts that trap traders) This helps reduce fake breakouts. 4️⃣ Volatility-Aware Risk Management Stop losses are placed using market structure + ATR buffer This avoids stops being placed at obvious levels. 5️⃣ Multi-Target Trade Management TP1 = partial profit (risk reduction) TP2 = runner target (trend continuation) After TP1, stop loss can move to breakeven (optional) 6️⃣ Discipline Controls Only one active trade at a time Cooldown period after a stop loss Prevents over-trading and revenge trading 📊 What the Indicator Displays The script plots the following directly on the chart: Entry level Stop Loss (SL) Take Profit 1 (TP1) Take Profit 2 (TP2) Opening Range High & Low It also includes a Status Box that always shows one of the following states: WAIT BUY CALL BUY PUT IN TRADE COOLDOWN This allows traders to understand the current state at a glance without reading code. ▶️ How to Use the Indicator Recommended Timeframes 1-minute or 2-minute charts Intraday use only Entry Rules When BUY CALL appears → Buy an ATM or slightly ITM call When BUY PUT appears → Buy an ATM or slightly ITM put Risk Management Exit immediately if price hits the SL line Take partial profits at TP1 Hold remaining position for TP2 if conditions allow When Status Shows WAIT or COOLDOWN No trade should be taken ⚙️ Recommended Instruments SPY / QQQ Liquid large-cap stocks Intraday options (0DTE / weeklies) ⚠️ Important Disclaimer This script is provided for educational purposes only. It is not financial advice It does not guarantee profits It does not place trades automatically Options trading involves significant risk Always test using paper trading or small size before live use. 🎯 Who This Script Is For ✔ Traders who want clear rules ✔ Traders who prefer price action over indicators ✔ Options traders who value risk management ✔ Users who want less chart clutter and more discipline ❌ Not intended for swing trading ❌ Not intended for automated trading systems 🧩 Final Notes This is a complete, finished indicator, not a test or experimental script. All logic is deterministic, non-repainting, and designed for real-time use. The philosophy behind this tool is simple: Good trading comes from structure, discipline, and risk control — not prediction.
Pine Script® indicator
by MS_MoneyMachine
Heikin Ashi Color Flip StrategyManual HA calculation → no repainting ✔ Entry on first green after red ✔ Exit on first red after green ✔ process_orders_on_close = false → orders execute on next bar open ✔ Logic is clean and readable How to make it your kind of strategy (next step) Given your past preferences, the best upgrade is: • Trade only when price > EMA 21 • Or only when SPY > EMA 50 & VIX < 20 • Exit on price close below EMA 21 (your preferred rule) Consider the following to increase win rate and decrease drawdown: • Add EMA-21 exit instead of HA red • Add SPY/VIX regime filter • Give you real QQQ daily backtest metrics • Convert this into a scan/alert-only indicator Disclaimer: This indicator is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or trading advice. The signals generated by this indicator are not guaranteed to be accurate or profitable. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Trading and investing involve substantial risk, and you should perform your own analysis and consult a qualified financial professional before making any trading decisions. The author is not responsible for any financial losses incurred from the use of this indicator.
Pine Script® strategy
by TrendRiderPro
Multi-Timeframe High Low Marking LinesThis indicator automatically draws clean horizontal lines at the high and low of the previous 10 periods (adjustable) for four different timeframes simultaneously: Daily, Weekly, Monthly, and Quarterly. Perfect for marking key support/resistance levels across multiple timeframes on any chart. Key features: • Shows previous 10 highs and lows per timeframe (change to 5, 15, 20 etc. in settings) • Lines extend 20 bars to the right so they remain visible (adjustable) • Individual on/off switch for each timeframe • Clean blue lines, max 500 lines limit respected • Works perfectly on any chart timeframe (1-minute to monthly) • No repainting – lines only appear after the period has closed Use cases: Spot major daily/weekly/monthly support & resistance at a glance Trade breakouts and reversals with higher-timeframe confirmation Combine with your existing strategy (ICT, SMC, price action) Ideal for stocks, forex, crypto and futures Settings explained: Timeframe 1–4 → Choose any timeframe (D, W, M, 3M already preset) Show/Hide → Turn any timeframe on or off instantly Periods to show → How many previous highs/lows you want visible Extend lines → How far right each line continues (default 20 bars) Completely free to use. If you like it, please add to favorites and leave a comment – it helps other traders find it! Enjoy cleaner charts and stronger confluence. Happy trading!
Pine Script® indicator
by varunpatel2355
Zone Eleven HTF Gate SweepThis indicator is designed as a simple visual framework rather than a rigid signal system. It highlights time-based structure and key alignment zones to help identify when price behavior is more likely to be active or responsive. The logic is intentionally flexible, allowing the user to apply their own discretion instead of relying on strict conditions. Its primary value is visual clarity and context, not automatic entries or exits.
Pine Script® indicator
by zoneleventrading
EURUSD Pre-London Open Range MarkerEURUSD Pre-London Open Range Marker This script marks the high and low formed in the pre-London open period on EURUSD, and extends those levels forward once London opens. It is intended as a neutral reference tool for traders who pay attention to time-based structure around the London session. What it does Automatically tracks London time, including daylight-saving changes Identifies the pre-London open range Plots the high and low of that range Extends those levels forward from the London open Displays the range size (pips) What it does not do No trade signals No alerts No entries, stops, or targets No performance claims This script provides structure only. Interpretation and execution are left to the user. Intended use This tool is for traders who: Trade EURUSD Care about London session behaviour Prefer simple, time-based reference levels over indicators Scope and design Hard-coded for EURUSD Pre-London open window is fixed and not user-configurable Built to prioritise consistency and repeatability over flexibility Additional context I use this pre-London range as part of a fully documented, rules-based EURUSD trading system focused on risk management and repeatable execution which I have traded for two years. The strategy itself is not included here. Disclaimer This script is provided for educational and reference purposes only. All trading involves risk. You are responsible for your own decisions. One-line link For those interested in how this range is used within a complete, rules-based EURUSD trading system, further documentation is available here:
Pine Script® indicator
by ProcessFirst
Quasimodo (QML) Pattern [Kodexius]Quasimodo (QML) Pattern is a market structure indicator that automatically detects Bullish and Bearish Quasimodo formations using confirmed swing pivots, then visualizes the full structure directly on the chart. The script focuses on the classic liquidity-grab narrative of the QML: a sweep beyond a prior swing (the Head) followed by a decisive market structure break (MSB), leaving behind a clearly defined reaction zone between the Left Shoulder and the Head. Detection is built on pivot highs and lows, so patterns are evaluated only after swing points are validated. Once a valid 4 pivot sequence is identified, the indicator draws the pattern legs, highlights the internal triangle area to emphasize the grab, marks the MSB leg, and projects a QML zone that can be used as a potential area of interest for retests. This tool is designed for traders who work with structure, liquidity concepts, and reversal/continuation triggers, and who want a clean, repeatable QML visualization without manually marking swings. 🔹 Features 🔸 Confirmed Pivot Based Structure Mapping The script uses classic built-in pivot logic to detect swing highs and swing lows. 🔸 Automatic Bullish and Bearish QML Detection The indicator evaluates the most recent 4 pivots and checks for a valid alternating sequence (High-Low-High-Low or Low-High-Low-High). When the sequence matches QML requirements, the script classifies the setup as bullish or bearish: Bullish logic (structure reversal up): - Left Shoulder is a pivot Low - Head is a lower Low than the Left Shoulder (liquidity sweep) - MSB pivot exceeds the Reaction pivot Bearish logic (structure reversal down): - Left Shoulder is a pivot High - Head is a higher High than the Left Shoulder (liquidity sweep) - MSB pivot breaks below the Reaction pivot 🔸 Full Pattern Visualization (Legs + Highlighted Core) When a pattern triggers, the script draws: Three main legs: Left Shoulder to Reaction, Reaction to Head, Head to MSB A shaded triangular highlight over the internal structure to make the liquidity-grab shape easy to spot at a glance 🔸 QML Zone Projection A QML Zone box is drawn using the price range defined between the Left Shoulder and the Head, then extended to the right to remain visible as price develops. This zone is intended to act as a practical reference area for potential retests and reaction planning after MSB confirmation. 🔸 MSB Emphasis A dotted MSB line is drawn between the Reaction point and the MSB point to visually emphasize the confirmation leg that completes the pattern logic. 🔸 Clean Point Tagging and Directional Labeling Key points are labeled directly on the chart: - “LS” at the Left Shoulder - “Head” at the sweep pivot - “MSB” at the break pivot A directional label (“Bullish QML” or “Bearish QML”) is also printed to quickly identify the detected bias. 🔸 Configurable Visual Style All main visual components are user configurable: - Bullish and bearish colors - Line width - Label size 🔸 Efficient Update Logic Pattern checks are only performed when a new pivot is confirmed, avoiding unnecessary repeated calculations on every bar. The most recent pattern’s projected elements (zone and label positioning) are updated as new bars print to keep the latest setup readable. 🔹 Calculations This section summarizes the core logic used for detection and plotting. 1. Pivot Detection (Swing Highs and Lows) The script relies on confirmed pivots using the user inputs: Left Bars: how many bars must exist to the left of the pivot Right Bars: how many bars must exist to the right to confirm it float ph = ta.pivothigh(leftLen, rightLen) float pl = ta.pivotlow(leftLen, rightLen) When a pivot is confirmed, its true bar index is the pivot bar, not the current bar, so the script stores: bar_index 2. Pivot Storage and History Window Each pivot is stored as a structured object containing: - price - index - isHigh (true for pivot high, false for pivot low) A rolling history is maintained (up to 50 pivots) to keep processing stable and memory usage controlled. 3. Sequence Validation (Alternation Check) The pattern evaluation always uses the latest 4 pivots: p0: Left Shoulder candidate p1: Reaction candidate p2: Head candidate p3: MSB candidate Before checking bullish/bearish rules, the script enforces alternating pivot types: bool correctSequence = (p0.isHigh != p1.isHigh) and (p1.isHigh != p2.isHigh) and (p2.isHigh != p3.isHigh) This prevents invalid structures like consecutive highs or consecutive lows from being interpreted as QML. 4. Bullish QML Conditions A bullish QML is evaluated when the Left Shoulder is a Low: Head must be lower than Left Shoulder (sweep) MSB must be higher than Reaction (break) if not p0.isHigh if p2.price < p0.price and p3.price > p1.price // Bullish QML confirmed Interpretation: p2 < p0 represents the liquidity grab below the prior swing low p3 > p1 represents the market structure break above the reaction high 5. Bearish QML Conditions A bearish QML is evaluated when the Left Shoulder is a High: Head must be higher than Left Shoulder (sweep) MSB must be lower than Reaction (break) if p0.isHigh if p2.price > p0.price and p3.price < p1.price // Bearish QML confirmed Interpretation: p2 > p0 represents the liquidity grab above the prior swing high p3 < p1 represents the market structure break below the reaction low 6. Drawing Logic (Structure, Highlight, Zone, Labels) When confirmed, the script draws: Three connecting legs (LS to Reaction, Reaction to Head, Head to MSB) A shaded triangle using a transparent “ghost” line to enable filling A dotted MSB emphasis line between Reaction and MSB A QML Zone box spanning the LS to Head price range and projecting to the right Point labels: LS, Head, MSB A direction label: “Bullish QML” or “Bearish QML” 7. Latest Pattern Extension To keep the newest setup readable, the script updates the most recently detected pattern by extending its projected elements as new bars print: QML zone right edge is pushed forward The main label x position is pushed forward This keeps the last identified QML zone visible as price evolves, without having to redraw historical patterns on every bar.
Pine Script® indicator
by Kodexius
EURUSD | Yield Curve Flip Strategy (2s10s State Flips)Strategy Core (Concept) The strategy trades EURUSD exclusively when the US yield curve regime (2Y/10Y) flips into a new, clearly bullish or bearish regime. The core assumption is that re-pricing in the US yield curve (rather than individual data points) is a robust driver of USD strength or weakness and can act as a structural trigger for trend changes. ⸻ Data Basis • Uses US 2Y Yield (TVC:US02Y) and US 10Y Yield (TVC:US10Y). • The 2s10s curve is calculated as: curveUS = US10Y – US2Y • Regime assessment is based on the N-day change (default: 5 days), calculated on true rates bars (not intraday noise). ⸻ Regime Detection (Correct Bond Logic) First, the strategy checks whether the curve has significantly steepened or flattened over the lookback period: • Steepener if Δ(2s10s) > thrCurve (default: +0.10 percentage points = 10 bp) • Flattener if Δ(2s10s) < −thrCurve Next, a leg confirmation determines the specific type of steepener/flattener (default thrLeg = 5 bp): Bull Steepener • Curve steepens because yields fall, with the 2Y falling more (risk-off / rate-cut pricing) Bear Steepener • Curve steepens because yields rise, with the 10Y rising more (reflation / term-premium move) Bull Flattener • Curve flattens because yields fall, with the 10Y falling more (growth shock / long-end rally) Bear Flattener • Curve flattens because yields rise, with the 2Y rising more (hawkish repricing / front-end up) Important: By default, a Bear Steepener is not treated as a bearish signal, unless allowBearSteepForShort is enabled. ⸻ State Machine (Memory + Flip Triggers) The strategy maintains a persistent state variable curveState: • +1 = bullish • −1 = bearish • 0 = neutral The state is updated only on a new rates bar (daily rates when tfRates = "D"), avoiding intraday noise. A trade is generated only on a true regime flip: • flipToBull: new state turns bullish and the previous state was bearish (or neutral, if allowed) • flipToBear: new state turns bearish and the previous state was bullish (or neutral, if allowed) The option enterFromNeutral controls whether the first clear regime emerging from neutral is traded. The option onlyOnNewRatesBar ensures signals occur only when a new rates bar is printed, providing clean timing. ⸻ Trading Rules (Entry / Exit) There are no stops, targets, or trailing mechanisms. The strategy is a pure regime-switching / reversal system: • On flipToBull • Close short (“S”) • Open long (“L”) • On flipToBear • Close long (“L”) • Open short (“S”) Positions are therefore held until the next regime flip. ⸻ Parameter Interpretation • N: Smoothing / inertia. Smaller = faster but noisier; larger = more stable but later. • thrCurve: Minimum curve move required to define a regime. • thrLeg: Minimum move of the confirming leg (2Y or 10Y) to reduce misclassification. • allowBearSteepForShort: Makes the system more aggressive (more bearish signals), but represents a different macro case. • enterFromNeutral: Increases trade frequency by trading the first regime impulse. ⸻ What You See on the Chart • Background shading: • Green for bullish state • Red for bearish state • The curve and Δ-curve are plotted but hidden (display=none), mainly for debugging and analysis.
Pine Script® strategy
by Deepray
Scalping Signals with MTF Fibo BandsThis indicator is a scalping / intraday signal system built on Multi-Timeframe (MTF) Fibonacci Bands, combined with an RSI midline filter and an optional direction-lock mechanism to reduce consecutive losing entries. 🔹 What does this indicator do? It plots two independent Fibonacci Band sets (A & B), each calculated from a higher timeframe SMA + ATR. Entry zones are defined between Band 2 and Band 3, representing statistically extreme price areas. You can choose to generate signals from: Band A only Band B only BOTH (A + B confirmation) 📈 Entry Logic LONG Price closes inside the Lower Zone (between Fib2 Lower & Fib3 Lower) RSI is above the midline (default 50) SHORT Price closes inside the Upper Zone (between Fib2 Upper & Fib3 Upper) RSI is below the midline (default 50) 🟧 Direction Lock System If enabled, the indicator locks the trade direction when a position hits Stop Loss before reaching TP1. This prevents repeated entries in the same direction during unfavorable conditions. 🔓 Unlock Logic The lock can be removed when: RSI crosses back over the midline (RSI > 50 for LONG, RSI < 50 for SHORT) AND price closes again inside the valid Band 2–3 zone With the optional setting enabled, a new entry can occur on the same candle 🛑 Stop Loss Logic (Important) This indicator uses price-action-based stop logic, not fixed pip stops. 1️⃣ Before TP1 LONG: Two consecutive candle closes below Fib3 Lower SHORT: Two consecutive candle closes above Fib3 Upper ⚠️ Because SL depends on candle closes, you must monitor lower timeframes (1m or below) to react quickly and avoid delayed exits. 2️⃣ After TP1 (Break-Even Protection) Once TP1 is touched: SL automatically shifts to Break-Even (entry price) Any return to entry will close the position ⚠️ Usage Warning This indicator is NOT designed for sharp, explosive, or news-driven moves Avoid using it during: High-impact news Extremely fast impulsive candles Sudden volatility spikes Best performance is achieved in structured price action environments, not chaotic market conditions.
Pine Script® indicator
by RCOTradingHelpline
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MGC1! - Stats jour du Weekly High/Low Lun VenIndicator Name: Weekly High/Low Day Statistics (Probability Dashboard) Description: This indicator provides a statistical edge by analyzing historical price action to determine which day of the week is most likely to form the Weekly High or the Weekly Low. Designed for intraday traders and swing traders, this tool helps you anticipate the structure of the weekly candle. By understanding the probabilities of when the extremums (HOD/LOD of the week) usually occur, you can better align your trade setups with the true weekly expansion. Key Features: Historical Analysis: Calculates statistics based on a user-defined lookback period (default is 104 weeks / 2 years) to ensure statistical significance. Probability Dashboard: Displays a clean table on the chart showing the percentage chance for each day (Monday to Friday) to be the High or Low of the week. Rolling Window: Automatically updates data at the close of every week to keep probabilities current. How to Use (ICT/SMC Context): Weekly Profiles: Use this data to validate "Classic Tuesday Low" or "Wednesday/Thursday Reversal" profiles. Bias Confirmation: If the statistics show a 40% chance of the Weekly Low forming on a Tuesday, and price is diving into a Higher Timeframe POI on Tuesday morning, this adds high-probability confluence to your long setups. Targeting: If the Weekly High typically forms on Thursday and it is currently Wednesday, you can hold runners for an expansion into the next day.
Pine Script® indicator
by caktrading
Trend SignalSystem Trend Signal — What It Does Shows you when your trading system says "be long" vs "stay out" — with a trailing line and buy/sell labels only when the state flips. The Rules Built In: BUY state requires ALL of these: Price above 50-DMA (intermediate trend up) 10-DMA above 20-DMA (short-term trend confirmed) Sell/Buy Pressure Ratio below 1.5 AND flattening or falling (sellers not aggressive) RSI above 30 and not making lower lows (momentum OK) SELL state triggers on ANY of these : Price drops below 50-DMA (trend broken) Pressure Ratio spikes above 2.0 (heavy selling) RSI making lower lows AND below 40 (momentum failing) What You See: "Buy" label appears only when state flips from sell → buy "Sell" label appears only when state flips from buy → sell No spam. One label per flip. The Trailing Line: Uses ATR to set distance from price. In buy state: line = close - (ATR × 2.0), ratchets up only In sell state: line = close + (ATR × 2.0), ratchets down only
Pine Script® indicator
by justin_orr
EMA/SMA Full color signal candles💡 What It Does: The indicator calculates and plots the 21-period Exponential Moving Average (EMA) and the 30-period Simple Moving Average (SMA). It then analyzes the closing price of each candle and colors the entire candlestick (body and border) according to pre-defined trend conditions. This visualization allows traders to identify strong trend environments versus periods of consolidation or indecision at a glance, removing the need to constantly check the price relationship manually. 🎨 Color Conditions and Meaning: The indicator uses three distinct color states to signal the market's current momentum: Color,Condition,Market Interpretation 🟢 GREEN,Closing Price is ABOVE both the 21 EMA AND the 30 SMA.,Strong Bullish Trend: Suggests high momentum and confirmation of an uptrend. Ideal for long bias. 🔴 RED,Closing Price is BELOW both the 21 EMA AND the 30 SMA.,Strong Bearish Trend: Suggests high downward pressure and confirmation of a downtrend. Ideal for short bias. ⚫ GRAY,"Closing Price is in any other state (e.g., between the two MAs, or under one and over the other).","Neutral / Consolidation: Indicates uncertainty, low momentum, or potential trend exhaustion/reversal. Caution is advised." 🔧 Customization Options:The indicator is fully customizable, allowing users to fine-tune the periods to match their preferred trading style (e.g., scalping, swing trading).Dĺžka EMA (Length EMA): Allows you to change the period for the Exponential Moving Average (default is 21).Dĺžka SMA (Length SMA): Allows you to change the period for the Simple Moving Average (default is 30). I added also Extra 4 EMA lines to have extra edge.
Pine Script® indicator
by cryptoinvestsvk