Trend Following $BTC - Multi-Timeframe Structure + ReversTREND FOLLOWING STRATEGY - MULTI-TIMEFRAME STRUCTURE BREAKOUT SYSTEM
Strategy Overview
This is an enhanced Turtle Trading system designed for cryptocurrency spot trading. It combines Donchian Channel breakouts with multi-timeframe structure filtering and ATR-based dynamic risk management. The strategy trades both long and short positions using reverse signal exits to maximize trend capture.
Core Features
Multi-Timeframe Structure Filtering
The strategy uses Swing High/Low analysis to identify market structure trends. You can customize the structure timeframe (default: 3 minutes) to match your trading style. Only enters trades aligned with the identified trend direction, avoiding counter-trend positions that often lead to losses.
Reverse Signal Exit System
Instead of using fixed stop-losses or time-based exits, this strategy exits positions only when a reverse entry signal triggers. This approach maximizes trend profits and reduces premature exits during normal market retracements.
ATR Dynamic Pyramiding
Automatically adds positions when price moves 0.5 ATR in your favor. Supports up to 2 units maximum (adjustable). This pyramid scaling enhances profitability during strong trends while maintaining disciplined risk management.
Complete Risk Management
Fixed position sizing at 5000 USD per unit. Includes realistic commission fees of 0.06% (Binance spot rate). Initial capital set at 10,000 USD. All backtest parameters reflect real-world trading conditions.
Trading Logic
Entry Conditions
Long Entry: Close price breaks above the 20-period high AND structure trend is bullish (price breaks above Swing High)
Short Entry: Close price breaks below the 20-period low AND structure trend is bearish (price breaks below Swing Low)
Position Scaling
Long positions: Add when price rises 0.5 ATR or more
Short positions: Add when price falls 0.5 ATR or more
Maximum 2 units including initial entry
Exit Conditions
Long Exit: Triggers when short entry signal appears (price breaks 20-period low + structure turns bearish)
Short Exit: Triggers when long entry signal appears (price breaks 20-period high + structure turns bullish)
Default Parameters
Channel Settings
Entry Channel Period: 20 (Donchian Channel breakout period)
Exit Channel Period: 10 (reserved parameter)
ATR Settings
ATR Period: 20
Stop Loss ATR Multiplier: 2.0
Add Position ATR Multiplier: 0.5
Structure Filter
Swing Length: 300 (Swing High/Low calculation period)
Structure Timeframe: 3 minutes
Adjust these based on your trading timeframe and asset volatility
Position Management
Maximum Units: 2 (including initial entry)
Capital Per Unit: 5000 USD
Visualization Features
Background Colors
Light Green: Bullish market structure
Light Red: Bearish market structure
Dark Green: Long position entry
Dark Red: Short position entry
Optional Display Elements (Default: OFF)
Entry and exit channel lines
Structure high/low reference lines
ATR stop-loss indicator
Next position add level
Entry/exit labels
Alert Message Format
The strategy sends notifications with the following format:
Entry: "5m Long EP:90450.50"
Add Position: "15m Add Long 2/2 EP:91000.25"
Exit: "5m Close Long Reverse Signal"
Where the first part shows your current chart timeframe and EP indicates Entry Price
Backtest Settings
Capital Allocation
Initial Capital: 10,000 USD
Per Entry: 5,000 USD (split into 2 potential entries)
Leverage: 0x (spot trading only)
Trading Costs
Commission: 0.06% (Binance spot VIP0 rate)
Slippage: 0 (adjust based on your experience)
Best Use Cases
Ideal Scenarios
Trending markets with clear directional movement
Moderate to high volatility assets
Timeframes from 1-minute to 4-hour charts
Best suited for major cryptocurrencies with good liquidity
Not Recommended For
Highly volatile choppy/ranging markets
Low liquidity small-cap coins
Extreme market conditions or black swan events
Usage Recommendations
Timeframe Guidelines
1-5 minute charts: Use for scalping, consider Swing Length 100-160
15-30 minute charts: Good for short-term trading, Swing Length 50-100
1-4 hour charts: Suitable for swing trading, Swing Length 20-50
Optimization Tips
Always backtest on historical data before live trading
Adjust swing length based on asset volatility and your timeframe
Different cryptocurrencies may require different parameter settings
Enable visualization options initially to understand entry/exit points
Monitor win rate and drawdown during backtesting
Technical Details
Built on Pine Script v6
No repainting - uses proper bar referencing with offset
Prevents lookahead bias with lookahead=off parameter
Strategy mode with accurate commission and slippage modeling
Multi-timeframe security function for structure analysis
Proper position state tracking to avoid duplicate signals
Risk Disclaimer
This strategy is provided for educational and research purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Backtesting results may differ from live trading due to slippage, execution delays, and changing market conditions. The strategy performs best in trending markets and may experience drawdowns during ranging conditions. Always practice proper risk management and never risk more than you can afford to lose. It is recommended to paper trade first and start with small position sizes when going live.
How to Use
Add the strategy to your TradingView chart
Select your desired timeframe (1m to 4h recommended)
Adjust parameters based on your risk tolerance and trading style
Review backtest results in the Strategy Tester tab
Set up alerts for automated notifications
Consider paper trading before risking real capital
Tags
Trend Following, Turtle Trading, Donchian Channel, Structure Breakout, ATR, Cryptocurrency, Spot Trading, Risk Management, Pyramiding, Multi-Timeframe Analysis
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Strategy Name: Trend Following BTC
Version: v1.0
Pine Script Version: v6
Last Updated: December 2025
Donchian Channels (DC)
Trend Following $ZEC - Multi-Timeframe Structure Filter + Revers# Trend Following CRYPTOCAP:ZEC - Strategy Guide
## 📊 Strategy Overview
Trend Following CRYPTOCAP:ZEC is an enhanced Turtle Trading system designed for cryptocurrency spot trading, combining Donchian Channel breakouts, multi-timeframe structure filtering, and ATR-based dynamic risk management for both long and short positions.
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## 🎯 Core Features
1. Multi-Timeframe Structure Filtering
- Uses Swing High/Low to identify market structure
- Customizable structure timeframe (default: 1 minute)
- Only enters trades in the direction of the trend, avoiding counter-trend positions
2. Reverse Signal Exit
- No fixed stop-loss or fixed-period exits
- Exits only when a reverse entry signal triggers
- Maximizes trend profits, reduces premature exits
3. ATR Dynamic Pyramiding
- Adds positions when price moves 0.5 ATR in favorable direction
- Supports up to 2 units maximum (adjustable)
- Pyramid scaling to enhance profitability
4. Complete Risk Management
- Fixed position size (5000 USD per unit)
- Commission fee 0.06% (Binance spot rate)
- Initial capital 10,000 USD
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## 📈 Trading Logic
Entry Conditions
✅ Long Entry:
- Close price breaks above 20-period high
- Structure trend is bullish (price breaks above Swing High)
✅ Short Entry:
- Close price breaks below 20-period low
- Structure trend is bearish (price breaks below Swing Low)
Add Position Conditions
- Long: Price rises ≥ 0.5 ATR
- Short: Price falls ≥ 0.5 ATR
- Maximum 2 units including initial entry
Exit Conditions
- Long Exit: When short entry signal triggers (price breaks 20-period low + structure turns bearish)
- Short Exit: When long entry signal triggers (price breaks 20-period high + structure turns bullish)
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## ⚙️ Parameter Settings
Channel Settings
- Entry Channel Period: 20 (Donchian Channel breakout period)
- Exit Channel Period: 10 (reserved parameter, actually uses reverse signal exit)
ATR Settings
- ATR Period: 20
- Stop Loss ATR Multiplier: 2.0 (reserved parameter)
- Add Position ATR Multiplier: 0.5
Structure Filter
- Swing Length: 160 (Swing High/Low calculation period)
- Structure Timeframe: 1 minute (can change to 5/15/60, etc.)
Position Management
- Maximum Units: 2 (including initial entry)
- Capital Per Unit: 5000 USD
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## 🎨 Visualization Features
Background Colors
- Light Green: Bullish structure
- Light Red: Bearish structure
- Dark Green: Long entry
- Dark Red: Short entry
Optional Display (Default: OFF)
- Entry/exit channel lines
- Structure high/low lines
- ATR stop-loss line
- Next add position indicator
- Entry/exit labels
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## 📱 Alert Message Format
Strategy sends notifications on entry/exit with the following format:
- Entry: `1m Long EP:428.26`
- Add Position: `15m Add Long 2/2 EP:429.50`
- Exit: `1m Close Long Reverse Signal`
Where:
- `1m`/`15m` = Current chart timeframe
- `EP` = Entry Price
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## 💰 Backtest Settings
Capital Allocation
- Initial Capital: 10,000 USD
- Per Entry: 5,000 USD (split into 2 entries)
- Leverage: 0x (spot trading)
Trading Costs
- Commission: 0.06% (Binance spot VIP0)
- Slippage: 0
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## 🎯 Use Cases
✅ Best Scenarios
- Trending markets
- Moderate volatility assets
- 1-minute to 4-hour timeframes
⚠️ Not Suitable For
- Highly volatile choppy markets
- Low liquidity small-cap coins
- Extreme market conditions (black swan events)
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## 📊 Usage Recommendations
Timeframe Suggestions
| Timeframe | Trading Style | Suggested Parameter Adjustment |
|-----------|--------------|-------------------------------|
| 1-5 min | Scalping | Swing Length 100-160 |
| 15-30 min | Short-term | Swing Length 50-100 |
| 1-4 hour | Swing Trading | Swing Length 20-50 |
Optimization Tips
1. Adjust swing length based on backtest results
2. Different coins may require different parameters
3. Recommend backtesting on 1-minute chart first before live trading
4. Enable labels to observe entry/exit points
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## ⚠️ Risk Disclaimer
1. Past Performance Does Not Guarantee Future Results
- Backtest data is for reference only
- Live trading may be affected by slippage, delays, etc.
2. Market Condition Changes
- Strategy performs better in trending markets
- May experience frequent stops in ranging markets
3. Capital Management
- Do not invest more than you can afford to lose
- Recommend setting total capital stop-loss threshold
4. Commission Impact
- Frequent trading accumulates commission fees
- Recommend using exchange discounts (BNB fee reduction, etc.)
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## 🔧 Troubleshooting
Q: No entry signals?
A: Check if structure filter is too strict, adjust swing length or timeframe
Q: Too many labels displayed?
A: Turn off "Show Labels" option in settings
Q: Poor backtest performance?
A:
1. Check if the coin is suitable for trend-following strategies
2. Adjust parameters (swing length, channel period)
3. Try different timeframes
Q: How to set alerts?
A:
1. Click "Alert" in top-right corner of chart
2. Condition: Select "Strategy - Trend Following CRYPTOCAP:ZEC "
3. Choose "Order filled"
4. Set notification method (Webhook/Email/App)
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## 📞 Contact Information
Strategy Name: Trend Following CRYPTOCAP:ZEC
Version: v1.0
Pine Script Version: v6
Last Updated: December 2025
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## 📄 Copyright Notice
This strategy is for educational and research purposes only.
All risks of using this strategy for live trading are borne by the user.
Commercial use without authorization is prohibited.
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## 🎓 Learning Resources
To understand the strategy principles in depth, recommended reading:
- "The Complete TurtleTrader" - Curtis Faith
- "Trend Following" - Michael Covel
- TradingView Pine Script Official Documentation
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Happy Trading! Remember to manage your risk 📈
QuantMotions - TPR SentinelQuantMotions – TPR Sentinel
The TPR Sentinel Band is a full trade-assistant for discretionary traders.
It combines an adaptive trend engine, directional TPR logic, volume intelligence, ATR-based risk management, a brute-force parameter optimizer, and a modern on-chart UI (entries/TP/SL panel + stats). The goal: fewer fake flips, clearer trend shifts, and visually guided trade management.
1. Core Concept
The Sentinel Line is built from a blend of:
- SMA + EMA
- Midline of highest/lowest high/low (Kijun-style)
- Donchian-style mid close
On top of that, the script calculates a Directional TPR (Time-Price-Ratio):
- Short / medium / long slopes of price
- Normalized by ATR
- Converted into a trend state:
+1 = Uptrend
-1 = Downtrend
0 = Neutral / transition
Hysteresis (Flux) controls how easily the trend flips:
- Higher hysteresis → harder to reverse → fewer fake-outs in chop.
2. Signals, Filters & Volume Intelligence
Signals
- Trend Flip Long: TrendState changes from −1/0 → +1.
- Trend Flip Short: TrendState changes from +1/0 → −1.
Filters
- ADX Filter (optional):
- Only allows trades if ADX is above a chosen threshold.
- Avoids trading in flat, low-energy markets.
R:R Filter:
- Before any signal is accepted, the script checks whether the distance to TP1 is at least the configured Risk:Reward ratio relative to the distance to SL.
- Only if that minimum R:R is reached, a signal becomes valid.
Volume Intelligence & Clouds
- Aggregates up/down volume (optionally across multiple tickers you define).
- Builds Volume Clouds around the Sentinel Line:
a) Positive intensity → buying pressure (bullish cloud).
b) Negative intensity → selling pressure (bearish cloud).
Optional Volume Direction Filter:
- Long only when volume intensity ≥ 0.
- Short only when volume intensity ≤ 0.
3. Risk, Exits & Trailing Stop
The indicator includes a complete exit framework (for visual/manual trading):
Stop Loss Modes
- ATR Fixed: SL placed at a fixed ATR multiple from the entry.
- Trend Line (Dynamic): SL placed directly on the Sentinel Band (structural stop).
Take Profits
- TP1 – “safe target”:
a) Based on ATR distance.
b) Closes a configurable percentage of the position (e.g., 50%).
- TP2 (optional):
Second fixed target used only when Trailing Stop is OFF.
- Trend Runner Mode (Use TP = OFF):
Ignores fixed TP levels and rides the trend until the trend state flips.
Trailing Stop
- Activates after TP1 is hit (if enabled).
- Moves with price at a configurable ATR distance:
a) Long: trail creeps up under price.
b) Short: trail creeps down above price.
- Visually plotted as a purple trail line, dynamically replacing the original SL as the effective exit point.
Each trade is tracked internally and drawn as a green/red box with PnL labels between entry and exit.
4. UI & Stats
Candle Coloring (TRON Theme)
- Cyan = active uptrend & valid environment.
- Orange = active downtrend & valid environment.
Modern Trade Panel (on last bar)
- Live overlay of:
a) Entry
b) TP1
c) TP2
d) SL or active Trail (with dynamic label text: “SL (ATR)”, “SL (Struct)”, “TRAIL”)
Info label shows:
- Historical win rate in the current direction (Long/Short).
- Distance to SL, TP1, TP2 from current price.
- Box color blends from red → green depending on whether price is closer to SL or TP.
Stats Table (Bottom Right)
- Separate stats for Long and Short trades:
a) Win rate (%)
b) Cumulative PnL
Alerts
- Generates JSON alerts on signals, for example: {"side":"buy","ticker":"XYZ","price":123.45}
Perfect for webhooks, bots, or external automation.
5. Brute Force Optimizer (TPR Lab) – Important Limitations
The built-in Optimizer is a numerical helper, not a full strategy optimizer.
What it does:
- Runs brute-force simulations over a sliding window of historical data.
- Scans user-defined ranges for:
- Best Period (“Best Cycle”)
- Best Hysteresis (“Best Flux”)
Uses an efficiency score (average profit per trade) to rank combinations.
Displays results in the bottom-left TRON panel:
- Best Cycle
- Best Hysteresis
- Efficiency Score
What it does NOT optimize or take into account:
- It does not include your actual minimum R:R filter.
- It does not simulate or optimize your Stop Loss modes.
- It does not simulate Trailing Stops.
- It does not use the ADX filter.
- It does not use the Volume filters or Volume Clouds.
Because of this, the suggested “best” Period and Hysteresis are purely computational recommendations based on a simplified internal model.
In real trading, with your full setup (R:R filter, SL mode, Trailing, ADX, Volume confirmation, personal style), other parameter combinations can be superior to what the Optimizer suggests.
You should treat the Optimizer as:
A starting point or a research tool, not the final truth.
Always validate its suggestions visually, in the context of your full system and risk management.
6. Practical Usage
- Works on FX, indices, crypto, commodities – anything with decent liquidity.
- Scalping → use lower Period values, higher responsiveness.
- Swing → use higher Period values, more stability.
Recommended:
- Keep ADX filter ON to avoid dead markets.
- Use Volume Clouds as directional bias.
- Use the Info Panel and Stats to align with your own R:R and risk rules.
Disclaimer
This script is for educational/analytical purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. It does not execute trades or manage your risk automatically. Always combine it with your own strategy, money management, and independent decision-making.
Use the Info Panel and Stats to align with your own R:R and risk rules.
Robrechtian Long-Medium Breakout Trend SystemRobrechtian Long–Medium-Term Breakout Trend System
A professional, rule-based trend-following strategy designed to capture large, sustained price movements using pure price action and breakouts.
This system follows long-established trend-following philosophy: no prediction, no volatility targeting, and no profit targets. Only disciplined entries, position additions, and exits driven entirely by trend structure.
Core Principles
Breakout-driven entries: Initial positions are taken only when price breaks above/below the 80-day Donchian channel, confirming a long–medium-term trend shift.
Short-term confirmation: Breakouts must also exceed the 20-day channel, reducing false positives.
Trend-direction filter: A 50-day moving average slope filter ensures alignment with the broader trend.
Explosive bar filter: Entries avoid excessively large, single-candle expansions (>2.5× ATR(20)) to prevent chasing exhaustion spikes.
Pyramiding into strength: Additional units are added only when price makes fresh 20-day breakouts in the direction of the trend. No scaling out. No adding on dips.
Exit only on trend violation: Positions are closed exclusively when price breaks the opposite 80-day channel. This preserves unlimited upside while enforcing disciplined exits.
Pure trend philosophy: No volatility targeting, no smoothing, no discretionary overrides, no optimization for short-term performance.
Intended Use
This system is designed primarily for diversified futures portfolios, where diversification across dozens of globally liquid markets creates robustness and stability. However, it may also be used on individual assets for educational and analytical purposes.
The system embraces the core trend-following logic:
Small losses, big winners, and unlimited upside when trends persist.
⚠️ WARNINGS / DISCLAIMERS
⚠️ Warning 1 — This strategy is not optimized for single stocks
The Robrechtian Trend System is designed for multi-asset futures portfolios, not single equities.
Performance on individual tickers may vary greatly due to lack of diversification.
⚠️ Warning 2 — Trend following includes substantial drawdowns
Deep drawdowns are a normal and expected feature of all long-term trend-following systems.
The strategy does not attempt to smooth returns or manage volatility.
If you seek steady, low-volatility equity curves, this system is not suitable.
⚠️ Warning 3 — No volatility targeting or risk smoothing
This system intentionally avoids volatility-based position sizing.
Trades may experience larger fluctuations than systems using risk parity or vol targeting.
⚠️ Warning 4 — Not financial advice
This script is for educational and research purposes only.
Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Use at your own risk.
⚠️ Warning 5 — TradingView backtests have known limitations
TradingView does not simulate:
futures contract roll logic
slippage
real bid/ask spreads
liquidity conditions
limit-up/limit-down behavior
Results may vary from live market execution.
RealBody Donchian ChannelsThis is an enhancement of the built-in TradingView Donchian Channel indicator.A technical variation of the standard DC, it utilizes candlestick real body data. Instead of using the absolute high and low (shadows) for extreme value calculation, this indicator derives the channel boundaries from the highest Max(Open, Close) and the lowest Min(Open, Close) within the specified length. This approach filters out noise from wicks/shadows, providing a cleaner look at sustained price ranges defined by buying and selling pressure between the open and close.
Turtle System 1 (20/10) + N-Stop + MTF Table V7.2🐢 Description: Turtle System 1 (20/10) IndicatorThis indicator implements the original trading signals of the Turtle Trading System 1 based on the classic Donchian Channels. It incorporates a historically correct, volatility-based Trailing Stop (N-Stop) and a Multi-Timeframe (MTF) status dashboard. The script is written in Pine Script v6, optimized for performance and reliability.📊 Core Logic and ParametersThe system is a pure trend-following model, utilizing the more widely known, conservative parameters of the Turtle System 1:FunctionParameterValueDescriptionEntry$\text{Donchian Breakout}$$\mathbf{20}$Buy/Sell upon breaking the 20-day High/Low.Exit (Turtle)$\text{Donchian Breakout}$$\mathbf{10}$Close the position upon breaking the 10-day Low/High.Volatility$\mathbf{N}$ (ATR Period)$\mathbf{20}$Calculation of market volatility using the Average True Range (ATR).Stop-LossMultiplier$\mathbf{2.0} BER:SETS the initial and Trailing Stop at $\mathbf{2N}$.🛠️ Key Technical Features1. Original Turtle Trailing Stop (Section 4)The stop-loss mechanism is implemented with the historically accurate Turtle Trailing Logic. The stop is not aggressively tied to the current candle's low/high, which often causes premature exits. Instead, the stop only trails in the direction of the trend, maximizing the previous stop price against the new calculated $\text{Close} \pm 2N$:$$\text{New Trailing Stop} = \text{max}(\text{Previous Stop}, \text{Close} \pm (2 \times N))$$2. Reliable Multi-Timeframe (MTF) Status (Section 6)The indicator features a robust MTF status table.Purpose: It calculates and persistently stores the Turtle System 1 status (LONG=1, SHORT=-1, FLAT=0) for various timeframes (1H, 4H, 8H, 1D, and 1W).Method: It uses global var int variables combined with request.security(), ensuring the status is accurately maintained and updated across different bars and timeframes, providing a reliable higher-timeframe context.3. VisualizationsChannels: The 20-period (Entry) and 10-period (Exit) Donchian Channels are plotted.Stop Line: The dynamic $\mathbf{2N}$ Trailing Stop is visible as a distinct line.Signals: plotshape markers indicate Entry and Exit.MTF Table: A clean, color-coded status summary is displayed in the upper right corner.
Turtle System 2 (55/20) + N-Stop + MTF Table V7.2🐢 Description: Turtle System 2 (55/20) IndicatorThis indicator implements the trading signals of the Turtle Trading System 2 based on the classic Donchian Channels, supplemented by a historically correct, volatility-based Trailing Stop (N-Stop) and a Multi-Timeframe (MTF) status overview. The script was developed in Pine Script v6 and is optimized for performance and robustness.📊 Core Logic and ParametersThe indicator is based on the rule-based trend-following system developed by Richard Dennis and William Eckhardt, utilizing the more aggressive Entry/Exit parameters of System 2:FunctionParameterValueDescriptionEntry$\text{Donchian Breakout}$$\mathbf{55}$Buy/Sell upon breaking the 55-day High/Low.Exit (Turtle)$\text{Donchian Breakout}$$\mathbf{20}$Close the position upon breaking the 20-day Low/High.Volatility$\mathbf{N}$ (ATR Period)$\mathbf{20}$Calculation of market volatility using the Average True Range (ATR).Stop-LossMultiplier$\mathbf{2.0} BER:SETS the initial and Trailing Stop at $\mathbf{2N}$.🛠️ Technical Implementation1. Correct Trailing Stop (Section 4)In contrast to many flawed implementations, the Trailing Stop is implemented here according to the Original Turtle Logic. The stop price (current_stop_price) is not aggressively tied to the current low or high. Instead, at the close of each bar, it is only trailed in the direction of the trade (math.max for long positions) based on the formula:$$\text{New Trailing Stop} = \text{max}(\text{Previous Stop}, \text{Close} \pm (2 \times N))$$This ensures the stop is only adjusted upon sustained positive movement and is not prematurely triggered by short-term, deep price shadows.2. Reliable Multi-Timeframe (MTF) Logic (Section 6)The MTF section utilizes global var int variables (mtf_status_1h, mtf_status_D, etc.) in conjunction with the request.security() function.Purpose: Calculates and persistently stores the current Turtle System 2 status (LONG=1, SHORT=-1, FLAT=0) for the timeframes 1H, 4H, 8H, 1D, and 1W.Advantage: By persistently storing the status using the var variables, the critical error of single-update status is eliminated. The states shown in the table are reliable and accurately reflect the Turtle System's position status on the respective timeframes.3. Visual ComponentsDonchian Channels: The entry (55-period) and exit (20-period) channels are drawn with color highlighting.N-Stop Line: The dynamically calculated Trailing Stop ($\mathbf{2N}$) is displayed as a magenta line.Visual Signals: plotshape markers indicate Entry and Exit points.MTF Table: A compact status summary with color coding (Green/Red/Gray) for the higher timeframes is displayed in the upper right corner.
Turtle Long & Short (Donchian + N-Stop). Overview and Core Functionality
The indicator implements the classic Turtle Trading System rules. It uses two sets of Donchian Channels for generating entry and exit signals, and the Average True Range (ATR), referred to as N, to calculate a dynamic, volatility-adjusted initial stop-loss.
The script simulates a position's life cycle (entry, holding the fixed initial stop, and exiting) and only conditionally displays the calculated initial stop-loss price on the chart when a trade signal is active.
2. Key Input Parameters (Adjustable Settings)
The script provides detailed input groups for customization:
A. Signal Settings:
len_entry (Default: 20): Period for the Entry Donchian Channel (20-day high/low breakout).
len_exit (Default: 10): Period for the Exit Donchian Channel (10-day low/high trailing stop).
B. Risk Settings (N):
len_atr (Default: 20): Period used to calculate the Average True Range (N), which determines volatility.
stop_loss_multiplier (Default: 2.0): The factor applied to N to calculate the initial stop-loss (e.g., 2.0×N=2N).
C. Label Display: Controls the appearance of the entry labels.
label_background_color_long / label_background_color_short: Background color for Long/Short entry labels.
label_text_color: Text color for the labels.
label_size_input: Size control for the label (tiny, small, normal, large, huge).
3. Trading Logic and State Management
A. Entry and Exit Conditions
Trade Type Entry Condition Trailing Exit Condition Stop-Loss (SL)
Long Close > 20-period High Close < 10-period Low Fixed Entry Price−(Multiplier×N)
Short Close < 20-period Low Close > 10-period High Fixed Entry Price+(Multiplier×N)
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B. Position State Management
The script uses persistent var float variables (fixed_long_stop_price and fixed_short_stop_price) to maintain the state:
Upon an Entry signal, the calculated stop-loss price is fixed and assigned to the respective var variable.
The variable holds this fixed price on subsequent bars.
The price is reset to na (Not Applicable) only when an Exit condition (10-period trailing exit, fixed stop-loss hit, or reverse entry signal) is met.
This logic ensures the initial stop-loss line is plotted only when a simulated trade is active.
4. Visual Elements and Alerts
Donchian Channels: Plotted as two lines (Entry High/Exit Low) with a fill for visualization.
N-Stop-Loss Lines: Two lines (fixed_long_stop_price in Fuchsia and fixed_short_stop_price in Orange) are plotted using plot.style_linebr, ensuring they appear only after a trade signal fires and disappear on exit.
Signal Shapes (plotshape):
Long Entry: Green triangle below the bar.
Short Entry: Red triangle above the bar.
Long/Short Exits: Diamond shapes indicating the trailing stop exit.
Entry Labels (label.new): Custom-colored labels appear at the point of entry, displaying the current N value and the exact calculated N-Stop price.
Alerts (alertcondition): Alerts are set up for both Long Entry and Short Entry conditions.
Turtle 20-Day Breakout (Donchian)Yes, the most important indicator used in the Turtle Rules (Turtle Trading Strategy) for finding breakouts above previous highs is the Donchian Channel. 🐢📈
Donchian Channel
The Donchian Channel is a trend-following indicator composed of three lines plotted on the chart:
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Upper Band: The highest high over the defined number of periods.
Lower Band: The lowest low over the defined number of periods.
Middle Line: The average of the Upper and Lower bands (not always used, but sometimes added for orientation).
The Turtle Rules use the following periods for the entry signals (breakouts) you mentioned in your query:
Short-Term (System 1): Crossing the 20-day high (this corresponds to the upper band of a Donchian Channel with a 20-period setting).
Mid-Term/Long-Term (System 2): Crossing the 55-day high (this corresponds to the upper band of a Donchian Channel with a 55-period setting).
Crossing the upper band signals a breakout and serves as the buy signal for a long position (for short positions, crossing below the lower band is used).
Is there anything else I can translate for you, or would you like me to elaborate on the Average True Range (ATR), the other key indicator used by the Turtles?
WMAX-D-TPS1 (USD setup)Here I show you a strategy that I have been developing for years based on breakouts of maximum and minimum price levels.This work good in 1d
CM_Donchian Channels V5NOTE: this indicator was created by @ChrisMoody. I found it really useful, so I upgraded it from v3 to v5
This Indicator replicates the Donchian Channels, but with Alerts Capability
You can set up an alert for when the price breaks above the upper band or when the price breaks below the lower band
It will display respectively a green upward arrow or a red downward arrow
It is possible to change the length of the Indicator
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RSI Donchian Channel [DCAUT]█ RSI Donchian Channel
📊 ORIGINALITY & INNOVATION
The RSI Donchian Channel represents an important synthesis of two complementary analytical frameworks: momentum oscillators and breakout detection systems. This indicator addresses a common limitation in traditional RSI analysis by replacing fixed overbought/oversold thresholds with adaptive zones derived from historical RSI extremes.
Key Enhancement:
Traditional RSI analysis relies on static threshold levels (typically 30/70), which may not adequately reflect changing market volatility regimes. This indicator adapts the reference zones dynamically based on the actual RSI behavior over the lookback period, helping traders identify meaningful momentum extremes relative to recent price action rather than arbitrary fixed levels.
The implementation combines the proven momentum measurement capabilities of RSI with Donchian Channel's breakout detection methodology, creating a framework that identifies both momentum exhaustion points and potential continuation signals through the same analytical lens.
📐 MATHEMATICAL FOUNDATION
Core Calculation Process:
Step 1: RSI Calculation
The Relative Strength Index measures momentum by comparing the magnitude of recent gains to recent losses:
Calculate price changes between consecutive periods
Separate positive changes (gains) from negative changes (losses)
Apply selected smoothing method (RMA standard, also supports SMA, EMA, WMA) to both gain and loss series
Compute Relative Strength (RS) as the ratio of smoothed gains to smoothed losses
Transform RS into bounded 0-100 scale using the formula: RSI = 100 - (100 / (1 + RS))
Step 2: Donchian Channel Application
The Donchian Channel identifies the highest and lowest RSI values within the specified lookback period:
Upper Channel: Highest RSI value over the lookback period, represents the recent momentum peak
Lower Channel: Lowest RSI value over the lookback period, represents the recent momentum trough
Middle Channel (Basis): Average of upper and lower channels, serves as equilibrium reference
Channel Width Dynamics:
The distance between upper and lower channels reflects RSI volatility. Wide channels indicate high momentum variability, while narrow channels suggest momentum consolidation and potential breakout preparation. The indicator monitors channel width over a 100-period window to identify squeeze conditions that often precede significant momentum shifts.
📊 COMPREHENSIVE SIGNAL ANALYSIS
Primary Signal Categories:
Breakout Signals:
Upper Breakout: RSI crosses above the upper channel, indicates momentum reaching new relative highs and potential trend continuation, particularly significant when accompanied by price confirmation
Lower Breakout: RSI crosses below the lower channel, suggests momentum reaching new relative lows and potential trend exhaustion or reversal setup
Breakout strength is enhanced when the channel is narrow prior to the breakout, indicating a transition from consolidation to directional movement
Mean Reversion Signals:
Upper Touch Without Breakout: RSI reaches the upper channel but fails to break through, may indicate momentum exhaustion and potential reversal opportunity
Lower Touch Without Breakout: RSI reaches the lower channel without breakdown, suggests potential bounce as momentum reaches oversold extremes
Return to Basis: RSI moving back toward the middle channel after touching extremes signals momentum normalization
Trend Strength Assessment:
Sustained Upper Channel Riding: RSI consistently remains near or above the upper channel during strong uptrends, indicates persistent bullish momentum
Sustained Lower Channel Riding: RSI stays near or below the lower channel during strong downtrends, reflects persistent bearish pressure
Basis Line Position: RSI position relative to the middle channel helps identify the prevailing momentum bias
Channel Compression Patterns:
Squeeze Detection: Channel width narrowing to 100-period lows indicates momentum consolidation, often precedes significant directional moves
Expansion Phase: Channel widening after a squeeze confirms the initiation of a new momentum regime
Persistent Narrow Channels: Extended periods of tight channels suggest market indecision and accumulation/distribution phases
🎯 STRATEGIC APPLICATIONS
Trend Continuation Strategy:
This approach focuses on identifying and trading momentum breakouts that confirm established trends:
Identify the prevailing price trend using higher timeframe analysis or trend-following indicators
Wait for RSI to break above the upper channel in uptrends (or below the lower channel in downtrends)
Enter positions in the direction of the breakout when price action confirms the momentum shift
Place protective stops below the recent swing low (long positions) or above swing high (short positions)
Target profit levels based on prior swing extremes or use trailing stops to capture extended moves
Exit when RSI crosses back through the basis line in the opposite direction
Mean Reversion Strategy:
This method capitalizes on momentum extremes and subsequent corrections toward equilibrium:
Monitor for RSI reaching the upper or lower channel boundaries
Look for rejection signals (price reversal patterns, volume divergence) when RSI touches the channels
Enter counter-trend positions when RSI begins moving back toward the basis line
Use the basis line as the initial profit target for mean reversion trades
Implement tight stops beyond the channel extremes to limit risk on failed reversals
Scale out of positions as RSI approaches the basis line and closes the position when RSI crosses the basis
Breakout Preparation Strategy:
This approach positions traders ahead of potential volatility expansion from consolidation phases:
Identify squeeze conditions when channel width reaches 100-period lows
Monitor price action for consolidation patterns (triangles, rectangles, flags) during the squeeze
Prepare conditional orders for breakouts in both directions from the consolidation
Enter positions when RSI breaks out of the narrow channel with expanding width
Use the channel width expansion as a confirmation signal for the breakout's validity
Manage risk with stops just inside the opposite channel boundary
Multi-Timeframe Confluence Strategy:
Combining RSI Donchian Channel analysis across multiple timeframes can improve signal reliability:
Identify the primary trend direction using a higher timeframe RSI Donchian Channel (e.g., daily or weekly)
Use a lower timeframe (e.g., 4-hour or hourly) to time precise entry points
Enter long positions when both timeframes show RSI above their respective basis lines
Enter short positions when both timeframes show RSI below their respective basis lines
Avoid trades when timeframes provide conflicting signals (e.g., higher timeframe below basis, lower timeframe above)
Exit when the higher timeframe RSI crosses its basis line in the opposite direction
Risk Management Guidelines:
Effective risk management is essential for all RSI Donchian Channel strategies:
Position Sizing: Calculate position sizes based on the distance between entry point and stop loss, limiting risk to 1-2% of capital per trade
Stop Loss Placement: For breakout trades, place stops just inside the opposite channel boundary; for mean reversion trades, use stops beyond the channel extremes
Profit Targets: Use the basis line as a minimum target for mean reversion trades; for trend trades, target prior swing extremes or use trailing stops
Channel Width Context: Increase position sizes during narrow channels (lower volatility) and reduce sizes during wide channels (higher volatility)
Correlation Awareness: Monitor correlations between traded instruments to avoid over-concentration in similar setups
📋 DETAILED PARAMETER CONFIGURATION
RSI Source:
Defines the price data series used for RSI calculation:
Close (Default): Standard choice providing end-of-period momentum assessment, suitable for most trading styles and timeframes
High-Low Average (HL2): Reduces the impact of closing auction dynamics, useful for markets with significant end-of-day volatility
High-Low-Close Average (HLC3): Provides a more balanced view incorporating the entire period's range
Open-High-Low-Close Average (OHLC4): Offers the most comprehensive price representation, helpful for identifying overall period sentiment
Strategy Consideration: Use Close for end-of-period signals, HL2 or HLC3 for intraday volatility reduction, OHLC4 for capturing full period dynamics
RSI Length:
Controls the number of periods used for RSI calculation:
Short Periods (5-9): Highly responsive to recent price changes, produces more frequent signals with increased false signal risk, suitable for short-term trading and volatile markets
Standard Period (14): Widely accepted default balancing responsiveness with stability, appropriate for swing trading and intermediate-term analysis
Long Periods (21-28): Produces smoother RSI with fewer signals but more reliable trend identification, better for position trading and reducing noise in choppy markets
Optimization Approach: Test different lengths against historical data for your specific market and timeframe, consider using longer periods in ranging markets and shorter periods in trending markets
RSI MA Type:
Determines the smoothing method applied to price changes in RSI calculation:
RMA (Relative Moving Average - Default): Wilder's original smoothing method providing stable momentum measurement with gradual response to changes, maintains consistency with classical RSI interpretation
SMA (Simple Moving Average): Treats all periods equally, responds more quickly to changes than RMA but may produce more whipsaws in volatile conditions
EMA (Exponential Moving Average): Weights recent periods more heavily, increases responsiveness at the cost of potential noise, suitable for traders prioritizing early signal generation
WMA (Weighted Moving Average): Applies linear weighting favoring recent data, offers a middle ground between SMA and EMA responsiveness
Selection Guidance: Maintain RMA for consistency with traditional RSI analysis, use EMA or WMA for more responsive signals in fast-moving markets, apply SMA for maximum simplicity and transparency
DC Length:
Specifies the lookback period for Donchian Channel calculation on RSI values:
Short Periods (10-14): Creates tight channels that adapt quickly to changing momentum conditions, generates more frequent trading signals but increases sensitivity to short-term RSI fluctuations
Standard Period (20): Balances channel responsiveness with stability, aligns with traditional Bollinger Bands and moving average periods, suitable for most trading styles
Long Periods (30-50): Produces wider, more stable channels that better represent sustained momentum extremes, reduces signal frequency while improving reliability, appropriate for position traders and higher timeframes
Calibration Strategy: Match DC length to your trading timeframe (shorter for day trading, longer for swing trading), test channel width behavior during different market regimes, consider using adaptive periods that adjust to volatility conditions
Market Adaptation: Use shorter DC lengths in trending markets to capture momentum shifts earlier, apply longer periods in ranging markets to filter noise and focus on significant extremes
Parameter Combination Recommendations:
Scalping/Day Trading: RSI Length 5-9, DC Length 10-14, EMA or WMA smoothing for maximum responsiveness
Swing Trading: RSI Length 14, DC Length 20, RMA smoothing for balanced analysis (default configuration)
Position Trading: RSI Length 21-28, DC Length 30-50, RMA or SMA smoothing for stable signals
High Volatility Markets: Longer RSI periods (21+) with standard DC length (20) to reduce noise
Low Volatility Markets: Standard RSI length (14) with shorter DC length (10-14) to capture subtle momentum shifts
📈 PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS & COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES
Adaptive Threshold Mechanism:
Unlike traditional RSI analysis with fixed 30/70 thresholds, this indicator's Donchian Channel approach provides several improvements:
Context-Aware Extremes: Overbought/oversold levels adjust automatically based on recent momentum behavior rather than arbitrary fixed values
Volatility Adaptation: In low volatility periods, channels narrow to reflect tighter momentum ranges; in high volatility, channels widen appropriately
Market Regime Recognition: The indicator implicitly adapts to different market conditions without manual threshold adjustments
False Signal Reduction: Adaptive channels help reduce premature reversal signals that often occur with fixed thresholds during strong trends
Signal Quality Characteristics:
The indicator's dual-purpose design provides distinct advantages for different trading objectives:
Breakout Trading: Channel boundaries offer clear, objective breakout levels that update dynamically, eliminating the ambiguity of when momentum becomes "too high" or "too low"
Mean Reversion: The basis line provides a natural profit target for reversion trades, representing the midpoint of recent momentum extremes
Trend Strength: Persistent channel boundary riding offers an objective measure of trend strength without additional indicators
Consolidation Detection: Channel width analysis provides early warning of potential volatility expansion from compression phases
Comparative Analysis:
When compared to traditional RSI implementations and other momentum frameworks:
vs. Fixed Threshold RSI: Provides market-adaptive reference levels rather than static values, helping to reduce false signals during trending markets where RSI can remain "overbought" or "oversold" for extended periods
vs. RSI Bollinger Bands: Offers clearer breakout signals and more intuitive extreme identification through actual high/low boundaries rather than statistical standard deviations
vs. Stochastic Oscillator: Maintains RSI's momentum measurement advantages (unbounded calculation avoiding scale compression) while adding the breakout detection capabilities of Donchian Channels
vs. Standard Donchian Channels: Applies breakout methodology to momentum space rather than price, providing earlier signals of potential trend changes before price breakouts occur
Performance Characteristics:
The indicator exhibits specific behavioral patterns across different market conditions:
Trending Markets: Excels at identifying momentum continuation through channel breakouts, RSI tends to ride one channel boundary during strong trends, providing trend confirmation
Ranging Markets: Channel width narrows during consolidation, offering early preparation signals for potential breakout trading opportunities
High Volatility: Channels widen to reflect increased momentum variability, automatically adjusting signal sensitivity to match market conditions
Low Volatility: Channels contract, making the indicator more sensitive to subtle momentum shifts that may be significant in calm market environments
Transition Periods: Channel squeezes often precede major trend changes, offering advance warning of potential regime shifts
Limitations and Considerations:
Users should be aware of certain operational characteristics:
Lookback Dependency: Channel boundaries depend entirely on the lookback period, meaning the indicator has no predictive element beyond identifying current momentum relative to recent history
Lag Characteristics: As with all moving average-based indicators, RSI calculation introduces lag, and channel boundaries update only as new extremes occur within the lookback window
Range-Bound Sensitivity: In extremely tight ranges, channels may become very narrow, potentially generating excessive signals from minor momentum fluctuations
Trending Persistence: During very strong trends, RSI may remain at channel extremes for extended periods, requiring patience for mean reversion setups or commitment to trend-following approaches
No Absolute Levels: Unlike traditional RSI, this indicator provides no fixed reference points (like 50), making it less suitable for strategies that depend on absolute momentum readings
USAGE NOTES
This indicator is designed for technical analysis and educational purposes to help traders understand momentum dynamics and identify potential trading opportunities. The RSI Donchian Channel has limitations and should not be used as the sole basis for trading decisions.
Important considerations:
Performance varies significantly across different market conditions, timeframes, and instruments
Historical signal patterns do not guarantee future results, as market behavior continuously evolves
Effective use requires understanding of both RSI momentum principles and Donchian Channel breakout concepts
Risk management practices (stop losses, position sizing, diversification) are essential for any trading application
Consider combining with additional analytical tools such as volume analysis, price action patterns, or trend indicators for confirmation
Backtest thoroughly on your specific instruments and timeframes before live trading implementation
Be aware that optimization on historical data may lead to curve-fitting and poor forward performance
The indicator performs best when used as part of a comprehensive trading methodology that incorporates multiple forms of market analysis, sound risk management, and realistic expectations about win rates and drawdowns.
Quant Trend + Donchian (Educational, Public-Safe)What this does
Educational, public-safe visualization of a quant regime model:
• Trend : EMA(64) vs EMA(256) (EWMAC proxy)
• Breakout : Donchian channel (200)
• Volatility-awareness : internal z-scores (not plotted) for concept clarity
Why it’s useful
• Shows when trend & breakout align (clean regimes) vs conflict (chop)
• Helps explain why volatility-aware systems size up in smooth trends and scale down in noise
How to read it
• EMA64 above EMA256 with price near/above Donchian high → trend-following alignment
• EMA64 below EMA256 with price near/below Donchian low → bearish alignment
• Inside channel with EMAs tangled → range/chop risk
Notes
• Indicator is educational only (no orders).
• Built entirely with TradingView built-ins.
• For consistent visuals: enable “Indicator values on price scale” and disable “Scale price chart only” in Settings → Scales .
Trend-Following & Breakout — Index Quant Strategy (NASDAQ)📈 Trend-Following & Breakout — Index Quant Strategy (NASDAQ & S&P 500)
Type: Invite-only strategy
Markets: NASDAQ 100 (NAS100 / US100 / NQ), S&P 500 (US500 / SPX), and other major equity indices.
🧠 Concept: Continuous trend model combining EWMAC (trend-following) and Donchian (breakout) signals, scaled by forecast strength and portfolio risk.
⚙️ Execution: Rebalances only on decision-bar closes, using hysteresis and a no-trade band to reduce churn.
📊 Default bias: Long-only — aligned with equity index drift.
🧩 How it works
• EWMAC Trend: Difference between fast and slow EMAs, normalized by an EWMA of absolute returns.
• Donchian Breakout: Distance beyond a 200-bar channel (Strict mode) or relative z-score position within it.
• Forecast combination: Weighted sum of trend and breakout points, clamped to ± capPoints.
• Hysteresis: Prevents quick sign flips near zero forecast.
• Risk scaling: Maps forecast strength to position size using equity × risk budget × ATR-based stop distance.
• Rebalance: Executes only if the required quantity change exceeds the Δqty threshold; can optionally block increases on Sundays (for CFDs).
⚙️ Default parameters
Deployed on NQ / US100 / NAS100 on Daily Timeframe
• Decision timeframe = 360 min (other options from 1 min to 1 week).
• Trend (EWMAC): Fast = 64, Slow = 256, Vol Norm = 32, Weight = 0.8.
• Breakout (Donchian): Length = 200, Mode = Strict, Weight = 0.2.
• Forecast scaling: ptsPerSigma = 1.0, capPoints = 10.
• Risk % per rebalance = 4 % of equity.
• ATR stop: ATR(14) × 1.0.
• No-trade band (Δqty) = 4 units.
• Hysteresis = 2 forecast points.
• Bias = Long-only (Neutral / Long-bias 50 % optional).
• Skip Sunday increases = false (default).
📋 Backtest properties (documented)
• Initial capital = 100 000 USD.
• Commission = 0.20 % per trade.
• Pyramiding = 10.
• Calc on every tick = false.
• Point value = 1 (for NAS100 CFD).
• No financing or slippage modeled.
• If using CFDs, account for overnight funding.
• On futures (NQ / ES), carry is implicit.
📊 Typical behaviour
• Many small scratches, a few large winners.
• Performs best during multi-week / multi-month trends.
• Underperforms in tight or volatile ranges.
• Average hold ≈ 30 – 90 days in historical tests.
💡 Risk and performance guide (illustrative)
Sharpe ≈ 1.25
Sortino ≈ 1.10 – 1.30
Max drawdown ≈ –18 % to –25 %
Annual volatility ≈ 24 – 28 %
CAGR ≈ 50 – 60 % (at 4 % risk)
Edge ratio ≈ 5 (MFE / MAE)
Historical backtests only — past performance does not guarantee future results.
🌍 Intended markets and timeframes
Optimized for NASDAQ 100 and S&P 500; also effective on similar indices (DAX, Dow Jones, FTSE).
Best on Daily or higher timeframes.
Aligns with long-term index drift — suitable for long-bias systematic trend portfolios.
⚠️ Limitations
• Backtests exclude CFD funding costs.
• Trend models will have losing streaks in range-bound markets.
• Designed for experienced traders seeking systematic exposure.
🔑 Requesting access
Send a private TradingView message to with the text:
“Request access to Trend-Following & Breakout — Index Quant Strategy.”
Access is granted only on explicit request.
For further information, see my TradingView Signature.
🆕 Release notes (v1.0)
• Initial release (360 min TF): EWMAC 64/256 + Donchian 200 Strict.
• Risk 4 %, ATR × 1.0, Long-only bias, hysteresis 2 pts, Δqty ≥ 4.
• Developed for NASDAQ 100 and S&P 500 indices.
• Implements continuous risk-scaled positioning and no-trade band logic.
🧾 Originality statement
This strategy is original work built entirely from TradingView built-ins (EMA, ATR, Highest, Lowest).
It does not reuse open-source invite-only code.
Any future reuse of open scripts will be done with explicit permission and credit.
DEMARED with ATR StopLoss & Dynamic Risk (v5)DEMARED with ATR StopLoss & Dynamic Risk
This strategy combines Double Exponential Moving Averages (DEMA) with EMA and Donchian midline filters to capture trend-following signals. A long entry is triggered when both DEMA pairs are aligned bullishly, price is above EMA, and above the Donchian midpoint. Exits occur on opposite signals or when the ATR-based stop loss is hit.
Key features:
ATR Stop Loss: dynamic stop based on ATR with user-defined multiplier.
Dynamic Risk Management: position size is automatically calculated based on account equity and risk percentage.
Visualization: plots stop loss, EMA, Donchian midline, and optional bar coloring.
Flexible Display: toggle all indicator visuals on/off with a single input.
The goal is to provide a trend-following system with controlled risk and adaptability across different markets and timeframes.
Smoothed Basis Overview and Purpose
The script calculates a smoothed mid-range basis between the highest and lowest prices over a specified period, then applies a smoothing function (smoothed moving average) to show the trend direction or momentum in a less noisy way. The area between the basis and its smoothed value is color-filled to visually highlight when the basis is above or below the smoothed average, signaling potentially bullish or bearish momentum.
Indicator Setup
length = Period length for calculating the highest and lowest values.
signal = Smoothing period used to smooth the basis.
offset =Optional horizontal shift to the plots (default 0).
Core Calculations
lower = Finds the lowest low over the past length bars.
upper = Finds the highest high over the past length bars.
basis = Calculates the midpoint between the highest and lowest.
Smoothing Calculation (Smoothed Moving Average - SMMA)
Declares smma as 0.0 initially. If the previous smma value is not available (like on the first bar), initializes with a simple moving average of basis over signal bars. Else applies formula
which gives a smoother version of basis which reacts less to sudden changes.
Plotting and Color Fill
Plots the raw basis line and smoothed basis line .
Fills the area between the basis and smoothed basis lines:
Greenish fill if the basis is above the smoothed value (potentially bullish).
Reddish fill if the basis is below the smoothed value (potentially bearish).
Interpretation and Use
The indicator visually shows where price ranges are shifting by tracking the midpoint between recent highs and lows.
The smoothed basis serves as a trend or momentum filter by dampening noise in the basis line.
When the basis is above the smoothed line (green fill), it signals upward momentum or strength; below it (red fill) suggests downward momentum or weakness.
The length and signal parameters allow tuning for different timeframes or asset volatility.
In summary, this code creates a custom smoothed oscillator based on the midpoint range of price extremes, highlighting trend changes via color fills and smoothening price action noise with an SMMA.
[DEM] Donchian Oscillator Donchian Oscillator is designed to measure the relative position of recent price action within the Donchian Channel by calculating how many bars have passed since the most recent highest high versus the most recent lowest low over a specified lookback period. The indicator computes the difference between bars since the last low and bars since the last high, then applies smoothing using an RMA to create an oscillator that fluctuates around a zero centerline displayed in a separate pane below the main chart. The oscillator uses gradient coloring from red (negative values indicating recent lows dominate) through purple (neutral) to green (positive values indicating recent highs dominate), helping traders identify momentum shifts and potential overbought/oversold conditions based on whether price is closer to making new highs or new lows within the specified range.
[DEM] Donchian Moving Average Donchian Moving Average is designed to create a smoothed trend-following indicator by combining Donchian Channel methodology with moving average smoothing to reduce noise and provide clearer directional signals. The indicator calculates the midpoint of the highest high and lowest low over a specified period (default 20 bars), then applies additional smoothing using an RMA (default 10 periods) to create a more stable trend line. The resulting moving average changes color from blue to red based on its relationship to its own short-term smoothed version (5-period RMA), with blue indicating upward momentum and red indicating downward momentum, while also coloring the price bars to match the trend direction for enhanced visual clarity of the overall market bias.
[DEM] Donchian Cloud Donchian Cloud is designed to create a visual cloud overlay on the price chart using two Donchian Channel midlines of different periods (26 and 117 bars) to identify trend direction and potential support/resistance zones. The indicator calculates the average of the highest high and lowest low for each period, plots these as nearly transparent blue lines, and fills the area between them with a color-coded cloud that changes from blue to red when the longer-period midline (117) crosses above the shorter-period midline (26), indicating a potential bearish shift in the longer-term trend. This cloud system helps traders visualize the relationship between short-term and long-term price equilibrium levels, with the cloud color providing a quick reference for overall trend bias and the cloud boundaries offering dynamic support and resistance levels.
[DEM] Donchian Channels Bars Donchian Channels Bars is designed to color-code price bars based on their relationship to Donchian Channel breakouts by comparing short-term and long-term highest high and lowest low levels. The indicator uses two configurable lookback periods (default 1 and 20 bars) and colors bars green when the shorter-period highest high equals the longer-period highest high (indicating an upward breakout or new high), red when the shorter-period lowest low equals the longer-period lowest low (indicating a downward breakout or new low), and purple when neither condition is met. This visual system helps traders quickly identify when price is making significant moves beyond established ranges, with green bars highlighting potential bullish breakouts above recent resistance and red bars highlighting potential bearish breakouts below recent support levels.
VWAP Price ChannelVWAP Price Channel cuts the crust off of a traditional price channel (Donchian Channel) by anchoring VWAPs at the highs and lows. By doing this, the flat levels, characteristic of traditional Donchian Channels, are no more!
Author's Note: This indicator is formed with no inherent use, and serves solely as a thought experiment.
> Concept
I would be hesitant to call this a "predictive" indicator, however the behavior of it would suggest it could be considered at least partially predictive
Essentially, the Anchored VWAPs creates something from otherwise nothing.
While the DC upper or lower values are staying flat, the VWAPs improvise based on price and volume to project a level that may be a better representation of where future highs or lows may settle.
Visually, this looks like we have cut off the corners of the Donchian Channel.
Note: Notice how we are calculating values before the corners are realized.
> Implementation
While this is only a concept indicator, The specific application I've gone with for this, is a sort of supertrend-ish display (A Trend Flipping Trailing Stop Loss).
The script uses basic logic to create a trend direction, and then displays the Anchored VWAPs as a form of trailing stop loss.
While "In Trend", the script fills in the area between the VWAP and Price in the direction of trend.
When new highs or lows are made while in trend, the opposite VWAP will start to generate at the new highs or lows. These happen on every new high or low, so they are not indicating the trend shift, but could be interpreted as breakout levels for the current trend direction in order for continuation.
Note: All values are drawn live, but when using higher timeframes, there is a natural calculation discrepancy when using live data vs. historical.
> Technicals
In this script, I'm simply detecting new highs or lows from the DC and using those as the anchor frequency on the built-in VWAP function.
So each time a new high or low is made based on DC, the VWAP function re-anchors to the high or low of the candle.
Past that, I have implemented some logic in order to account for a common occurrence I faced during development.
Frequently, the price would outpace the anchored VWAP, so we would end up with the VWAP being further from price than the actual DC upper or lower.
Due to this, what I have ended up with was a third value which, rather than switching between raw VWAP values and DC values, it adjusts the value based on the change in the VWAP value.
This can be simply thought of as a "Start + Change" type of setup.
By doing this, I can use the change values from the actual anchored VWAP, and under normal conditions, this will also be the true VWAP value.
However, situationally, I am able to update the start value which we're applying the VWAP change to.
In other words, when these situations happen, the VWAP change is added to the new (closer to price) DC value.
The specific trend logic being used is nothing fancy at all, we are simply checking if a new high or low is created and setting the trend in that direction.
This is in line with some traditional DC Strategies.
To those who made it here,
Just remember:
The chart may be ugly, but it's the fastest analysis of the data you can get.
Nicer displays often come at the hidden cost of latency.
You have to shoot your shot to make it.
Choose 2: Fast, Clean, Useful
Enjoy!
Close-Based Donchian ChannelDonchian Channel Script that is referenced of the close of candles rather than highs and lows.
SMT - Squeeze Momentum Trend📊 Squeeze Momentum Trend
An indicator that combines volatility, momentum, and trend to anticipate the market’s strongest moves. 🚀
✅ Squeeze → when Bollinger Bands tighten inside the Keltner Channel: the market is in compression, ready to “explode”.
✅ Momentum → shows direction and strength (green = bullish push, red = bearish push).
✅ Trend Filter → confirms direction using a higher timeframe EMA (to avoid false signals).
💡 In practice:
🔥 If price breaks out of a squeeze with positive momentum → potential long breakout.
❄️ If it breaks out with negative momentum → potential short breakout.
📌 Perfect for spotting key moments when the market stops “resting” and makes its next big move.
