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SKILLUP ICTSKILLUP ICT is a comprehensive institutional trading toolkit built on ICT (Inner Circle Trader) concepts, designed to work seamlessly across all timeframes — including the Daily chart. Session Highs & Lows Automatically detects and plots the High and Low of four key trading sessions: London (02:00–05:00 NY), AM (09:30–12:00), Lunch (12:00–13:30), and PM (13:30–16:00). Levels are stored indefinitely and activated only when price approaches them, keeping the chart clean while preserving full historical context. Supports a configurable lookback window and activation distance. Midnight Open Marks the exact 00:00 NY open price each day, immune to the 18:00 futures date rollover issue common in other indicators. F.P. FVG (First Presented Fair Value Gap) Detects the first Fair Value Gap of the day at three key times: 00:00, 09:30, and 13:30 NY. Displayed as clean boxes that persist on the chart. RTH Opening Gap Tracks the overnight gap between the 16:00 RTH close and the 09:30 open, with quartile levels and optional delineation lines. NWOG / NDOG (New Weekly / Daily Opening Gap) Plots the gap between the previous close and the current open at the weekly and daily level. Includes the Event Horizon — a dynamic level between the two most recent gaps when they are non-overlapping. Key Features Works on all timeframes including Daily Fully timeframe-independent line anchoring Optional sweep removal on wick touch Configurable colors, lookback, and activation distance Object-budget safe — stays well within TradingView's 500-object limit
Pine Script® indicator
by laidaniamino
BOS Adaptive Structure Average (Zeiierman)█ Overview BOS Adaptive Structure Average (Zeiierman) is a structure-aware trend framework that blends market structure logic with an adaptive moving average and directional cloud visualization. Rather than treating all price movements equally, the indicator reacts to confirmed Break of Structure (BOS) and Change of Character (ChoCH) events, using them to dynamically adjust the average's responsiveness and directional bias. The result is a smoother trend tool that does not rely only on price slope, but also incorporates structural confirmation. Alongside the adaptive average, the script tracks live structural highs and lows, scores their relative strength, and visualizes directional bias through a cloud that expands around the average. This creates a more contextual trend model that helps map both current momentum and active market structure. █ How It Works ⚪ Structure Engine 1: BOS / ChoCH Detection The first structure engine identifies pivot highs and pivot lows using a configurable pivot length. Once a pivot is established, the script monitors whether the price breaks above the active high or below the active low. A break above the tracked high triggers a bullish structural event. A break below the tracked low triggers a bearish structural event. Each event is labeled either as: BOS when it continues the current structural direction ChoCH when it breaks against the prior structure state and signals a regime shift This state is stored internally and becomes the foundation for the adaptive behavior of the average. structText(os, isBull) => isBull ? (os == -1 ? "ChoCH" : "BOS") : (os == 1 ? "ChoCH": "BOS") ⚪ Adaptive Average Core At the center of the indicator is a dynamic average that adjusts its response speed using structure activity. The script converts BOS events into a directional impulse: bullish BOS → positive impulse bearish BOS → negative impulse This impulse is smoothed into: bosAct = activity strength bosBias = directional pressure Those values control how quickly the average reacts and how strongly it gets pushed in the active structure direction. When the structure activity is quiet, the average behaves more slowly. When structure becomes active, it accelerates and leans into the prevailing directional break. bosImp = bullBos1 ? 1.0 : bearBos1 ? -1.0 : 0.0 bosAct = ta.rma(math.abs(bosImp), 20) bosBias = ta.rma(bosImp, 20) alpha = aSlow + (aFast - aSlow) * bosAct This produces a trend line that is both smoother than the raw price and more structurally aware than a standard moving average. ⚪ Multi-Speed Internal Average Stack The adaptive average is not built from just one line. Internally, the script calculates five related adaptive components using different multipliers, creating a fast-to-slow response stack around the same structural core. ⚪ Structure Midpoint Anchoring To keep the average tied to evolving market structure rather than drifting too freely with price, the script also uses the midpoint between the current active structure high and low as an anchor. This midpoint acts as a stabilizing force. When the structure is well-defined, the internal averages are gently pulled back toward the structural center, helping the line remain more aligned with the active price framework. mid = na(hi1) or na(lo1) ? na : (hi1 + lo1) / 2.0 anchW = 0.20 * bosAct ⚪ Live High / Low Structure Strength Model The second structure engine tracks broader live highs and lows using a separate pivot length. These are not plotted as static levels — the script scores them based on the sequence of BOS and ChoCH events generated by Structure Engine 1. Weights used in the current code: ChoCH = 1 BOS = 3 These points are accumulated into bullish and bearish buckets for both the live high and live low. The net values are then translated into simple strength labels: Weak Medium Strong This creates a live read on whether the current high is stronger resistance or the current low is stronger support. So the indicator is not only tracking structure breaks, but also maintaining a running estimate of how structurally strong the current high and low levels are. ⚪ Directional Cloud Model This version uses a layered cloud derived from the adaptive average. The main adaptive line is b3. That line is smoothed and then compared to a short EMA reference of hlc3 to create intermediate cloud layers between the adaptive line and the reference line. This produces a graded visual zone that reflects both slope and price relationship. █ How to Use ⚪ Follow Trend Bias Through the Adaptive Average Use the main adaptive line and cloud to quickly read market direction: Bullish cloud + rising average → uptrend Bearish cloud + falling average → downtrend Flat, mixed, or narrow cloud → consolidation/indecision Because the average reacts to structure (BOS/ChoCH) instead of just price movement, it tends to give a clearer trend read than standard moving averages, especially in structurally driven markets. ⚪ Use BOS / ChoCH for Regime Shifts The BOS and ChoCH labels are useful for identifying when the structure is continuing versus when it is changing character. ChoCH suggests a meaningful break against prior structure and may indicate an early regime shift. BOS suggests continuation in the active structural direction This makes the indicator useful not only for trend following but also for spotting when a prior directional assumption may be weakening. ⚪ Map Live Support and Resistance Strength The live High / Low lines and their strength labels help frame the current structure map. A Strong High suggests overhead resistance is being reinforced by bearish structure. A Strong Low suggests support is being reinforced by bullish structure. Weak readings suggest the level is less structurally defended. This can be useful for filtering breakout expectations, fade setups, or risk placement around active market boundaries. █ Settings Fast Response Length – Controls how quickly the adaptive average reacts during active structure conditions. Lower values make the fast side of the average more responsive. Slow Response Length – Controls the baseline smoothness of the adaptive average when structure activity is low. Higher values slow the line down and reduce noise. BOS Directional Push – Adds directional pressure to the adaptive average using smoothed BOS bias and ATR. Higher values increase directional drift after structural confirmation. Pivot Length (Structure Engine 1) – Defines how sensitive the BOS / ChoCH engine is. Lower values generate more structure events; higher values focus on broader swings. Pivot Length (Structure Engine 2) – Defines the broader live high/low structure map. Higher values create more stable but less reactive levels. ----------------- Disclaimer The content provided in my scripts, indicators, ideas, algorithms, and systems is for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute financial advice, investment recommendations, or a solicitation to buy or sell any financial instruments. I will not accept liability for any loss or damage, including without limitation any loss of profit, which may arise directly or indirectly from the use of or reliance on such information. All investments involve risk, and the past performance of a security, industry, sector, market, financial product, trading strategy, backtest, or individual's trading does not guarantee future results or returns. Investors are fully responsible for any investment decisions they make. Such decisions should be based solely on an evaluation of their financial circumstances, investment objectives, risk tolerance, and liquidity needs.
Pine Script® indicator
by Zeiierman
8
ICT Entry V2 [TS_Indie]📌 Description – ICT Entry V2 The market structure, liquidity, FVG, and iFVG mechanisms remain the same as in Version 1. However, the price action for order entries is different, with the positions of the FVG and iFVG swapped. Pending orders and stop loss are placed at the iFVG. ⚙️ Core Logic & Working Mechanism I won’t explain FVG in detail, as most traders are already familiar with it. Let’s focus on the mechanism of iFVG instead. The concept of iFVG is based on a supply-to-demand flip and a demand-to-supply flip within an FVG zone. For an iFVG to be confirmed, the candle close must break through the FVG. A wick alone does not count as a valid iFVG confirmation. The confirmation of market structure swings uses a pivot length mechanism combined with price action. It validates a swing by detecting a structure break formed by candles making new highs or new lows. 📈 Buy Setup 1.Liquidity sweep on the demand side, with price closing above the liquidity level. 2.A demand zone is formed as iFVG and FVG, where FVG is located above iFVG. 3.The gap between the upper box of iFVG and the lower box of FVG must be within the defined Min and Max range. 4.Market Structure must be in a Bullish trend. 5.Place a Pending Order at the upper box of iFVG and set Stop Loss at the lower box of iFVG (Entry and Stop Loss can be adjusted using Entry Zone and ATR-based Stop Loss). 📉 Sell Setup 1.Liquidity sweep on the supply side, with price closing below the liquidity level. 2.A supply zone is formed as iFVG and FVG, where FVG is located below iFVG. 3.The gap between the lower box of iFVG and the upper box of FVG must be within the defined Min and Max range. 4.Market Structure must be in a Bearish trend. 5.Place a Pending Order at the lower box of iFVG and set Stop Loss at the upper box of iFVG (Entry and Stop Loss can be adjusted using Entry Zone and ATR-based Stop Loss). ⚙️ Liquidity Sweep Conditions ➯ When a liquidity sweep occurs on the demand side, the system will start looking for Buy Setup conditions. ➯ When a liquidity sweep occurs on the supply side, the system will immediately switch to looking for Sell Setup conditions. ➯ The system will always prioritize the most recent liquidity sweep and search for setups based on that direction. ➯ The liquidity sweep condition will be invalidated when price closes back below (for demand sweep) or above (for supply sweep) the most recently swept liquidity level. ⭐ Pending Order Cancellation Conditions A Pending Order will be canceled under the following conditions: 1.A new Price Action signal appears on either the Buy or Sell side. 2.When Time Session is enabled, the Pending Order is canceled once price exits the selected session. 🕹 Order Management Rule When there is an active open position, the indicator restricts the creation of new Pending Orders to prevent overlapping positions. ⚠️ Disclaimer This indicator is designed for educational and research purposes only. It does not guarantee profits and should not be considered financial advice. Trading in financial markets involves significant risk, including the potential loss of capital. 🥂 Community Sharing If you find parameter settings that work well or produce strong statistical results, feel free to share them with the community so we can improve and develop this indicator together.
Pine Script® strategy
by Truth_Strategy_Indie
ICT NY Opening Price Lines (12AM/8:30AM/9:30AM) ICT NY Opens (12AM / 8:30AM / 9:30AM) This indicator plots three key New York session reference levels used by ICT traders and intraday scalpers: the Midnight Open (12:00 AM EST), the 8:30 AM EST level , and the 9:30 AM EST RTH open. Each line is drawn at that day’s opening price for the specified time and extends horizontally to 4:15 PM true daily close so you always have clean, fixed anchors for the entire trading day.
Pine Script® indicator
by josephformosa16
Advanced ICT Theory - A-ICT📊 Advanced ICT Theory (A-ICT): The Institutional Manipulation Detector Are you tired of being the liquidity? Stop chasing shadows and start tracking the architects of price movement. This is not another lagging indicator. This is a complete framework for viewing the market through the lens of institutional traders. Advanced ICT Theory (A-ICT) is an all-in-one, military-grade analysis engine designed to decode the complex language of "Smart Money." It automates the core tenets of Inner Circle Trader (ICT) methodology, moving beyond simple patterns to build a dynamic, real-time narrative of market manipulation, liquidity engineering, and institutional order flow. AIT provides a living blueprint of the market, identifying high-probability zones, tracking structural shifts, and scoring the quality of setups with a sophisticated, multi-factor algorithm. This is your X-ray into the market's true intentions. 🔬 THE CORE ENGINE: DECODING THE THEORY & FORMULAS A-ICT is built upon a sophisticated, multi-layered logic system that interprets price action as a story of cause and effect. It does not guess; it confirms. Here is the foundational theory that drives the engine: 1. Market Structure: The Blueprint of Trend The script first establishes a deep understanding of the market's skeleton through multi-level pivot analysis. It uses ta.pivothigh and ta.pivotlow to identify significant swing points. Internal Structure (iBOS): Minor swings that show the short-term order flow. A break of internal structure is the first whisper of a potential shift. External Structure (eBOS): Major swing points that define the primary trend. A confirmed break of external structure is a powerful statement of trend continuation. AIT validates this with optional Volume Confirmation (volume > volumeSMA * 1.2) and Candle Confirmation to ensure the break is driven by institutional force, not just a random spike. Change of Character (CHoCH): This is the earthquake. A CHoCH occurs when a confirmed eBOS happens against the prevailing trend (e.g., a bearish eBOS in a clear uptrend). A-ICT flags this immediately, as it is the strongest signal that the primary trend is under threat of reversal. 2. Liquidity Engineering: The Fuel of the Market Institutions don't buy into strength; they buy into weakness. They need liquidity. A-ICT maps these liquidity pools with forensic precision: Buyside & Sellside Liquidity (BSL/SSL): Using ta.highest and ta.lowest, AIT identifies recent highs and lows where clusters of stop-loss orders (liquidity) are resting. These are institutional targets. Liquidity Sweeps: This is the "manipulation" part of the detector. AIT has a specific formula to detect a sweep: high > bsl and close < bsl . This signifies that institutions pushed price just high enough to trigger buy-stops before aggressively selling—a classic "stop hunt." This event dramatically increases the quality score of subsequent patterns. 3. The Element Lifecycle: From Potential to Power This is the revolutionary heart of A-ICT. Zones are not static; they have a lifecycle. AIT tracks this with its dynamic classification engine. Phase 1: PENDING (Yellow): The script identifies a potential zone of interest based on a specific candle formation (a "displacement"). It is marked as "Pending" because its true nature is unknown. It is a question. Phase 2: CLASSIFICATION: After the zone is created, AIT watches what happens next. The zone's identity is defined by its actions: ORDER BLOCK (Blue): The highest-grade element. A zone is classified as an Order Block if it directly causes a Break of Structure (BOS) . This is the footprint of institutions entering the market with enough force to validate the new trend direction. TRAP ZONE (Orange): A zone is classified as a Trap Zone if it is directly involved in a Liquidity Sweep . This indicates the zone was used to engineer liquidity, setting a "trap" for retail traders before a reversal. REVERSAL / S&R ZONE (Green): If a zone is not powerful enough to cause a BOS or a major sweep, but still serves as a pivot point, it's classified as a general support/resistance or reversal zone. 4. Market Inefficiencies: Gaps in the Matrix Fair Value Gaps (FVG): AIT detects FVGs—a 3-bar pattern indicating an imbalance—with a strict formula: low > high (for a bullish FVG) and gapSize > atr14 * 0.5. This ensures only significant, volatile gaps are shown. An FVG co-located with an Order Block is a high-confluence setup. 5. Premium & Discount: The Law of Value Institutions buy at wholesale (Discount) and sell at retail (Premium). AIT uses a pdLookback to define the current dealing range and divides it into three zones: Premium (sell zone), Discount (buy zone), and Equilibrium. An element's quality score is massively boosted if it aligns with this principle (e.g., a bullish Order Block in a Discount zone). ⚙️ THE CONTROL PANEL: A COMPLETE GUIDE TO THE INPUTS MENU Every setting is a lever, allowing you to tune the AIT engine to your exact specifications. Master these to unlock the script's full potential. 🎯 A-ICT Detection Engine Min Displacement Candles: Controls the sensitivity of element detection. How it works: It defines the number of subsequent candles that must be "inside" a large parent candle. Best practice: Use 2-3 for a balanced view on most timeframes. A higher number (4-5) will find only major, more significant zones, ideal for swing trading. A lower number (1) is highly sensitive, suitable for scalping. Mitigation Method: Defines when a zone is considered "used up" or mitigated. How it works: Cross triggers as soon as price touches the zone's boundary. Close requires a candle to fully close beyond it. Best practice: Cross is more responsive for fast-moving markets. Close is more conservative and helps filter out fake-outs caused by wicks, making it safer for confirmations. Min Element Size (ATR): A crucial noise filter. How it works: It requires a detected zone to be at least this multiple of the Average True Range (ATR). Best practice: Keep this around 0.5. If you see too many tiny, irrelevant zones, increase this value to 0.8 or 1.0. If you feel the script is missing smaller but valid zones, decrease it to 0.3. Age Threshold & Pending Timeout: These manage visual clutter. How they work: Age Threshold removes old, mitigated elements after a set number of bars. Pending Timeout removes a "Pending" element if it isn't classified within a certain window. Best practice: The default settings are optimized. If your chart feels cluttered, reduce the Age Threshold. If pending zones disappear too quickly, increase the Pending Timeout. Min Quality Threshold: Your primary visual filter. How it works: It hides all elements (boxes, lines, labels) that do not meet this minimum quality score (0-100). Best practice: Start with the default 30. To see only A- or B-grade setups, increase this to 60 or 70 for an exceptionally clean, high-probability view. 🏗️ Market Structure Lookbacks (Internal, External, Major): These define the sensitivity of the trend analysis. How they work: They set the number of bars to the left and right for pivot detection. Best practice: Use smaller values for Internal (e.g., 3) to see minor structure and larger values for External (e.g., 10-15) to map the main trend. For a macro, long-term view, increase the Major Swing Lookback. Require Volume/Candle Confirmation: Toggles for quality control on BOS/CHoCH signals. Best practice: It is highly recommended to keep these enabled. Disabling them will result in more structure signals, but many will be false alarms. They are your filter against market noise. ... (Continue this detailed breakdown for every single input group: Display Configuration, Zones Style, Levels Appearance, Colors, Dashboards, MTF, Liquidity, Premium/Discount, Sessions, and IPDA). 📊 THE INTELLIGENCE DASHBOARDS: YOUR COMMAND CENTER The dashboards synthesize all the complex analysis into a simple, actionable intelligence briefing. Main Dashboard (Bottom Right) ICT Metrics & Breakdown: This is your statistical overview. Total Elements shows how much structure the script is tracking. High Quality instantly tells you if there are any A/B grade setups nearby. Unmitigated vs. Mitigated shows the balance of fresh opportunities versus resolved price action. The breakdown by Order Blocks, Trap Zones, etc., gives you a quick read on the market's recent character. Structure & Market Context: This is your core bias. Order Flow tells you the current script-determined trend. Last BOS shows you the most recent structural event. CHoCH Active is a critical warning. HTF Bias shows if you are aligned with the higher timeframe—the checkmark (✓) for alignment is one of the most important confluence factors. Smart Money Flow: A volume-based sentiment gauge. Net Flow shows the raw buying vs. selling pressure, while the Bias provides an interpretation (e.g., "STRONG BULLISH FLOW"). Key Guide (Large Dashboard only): A built-in legend so you never have to guess. It defines every pattern, structure type, and special level visually. 📖 Narrative Dashboard (Bottom Left) This is the "story" of the market, updated in real-time. It's designed to build your trading thesis. Recent Elements Table: A live list of the most recent, high-quality setups. It displays the Type , its Narrative Role (e.g., "Bullish OB caused BOS"), its raw Quality percentage, and its final Trade Score grade. This is your at-a-glance opportunity scanner. Market Narrative Section: This is the soul of A-ICT. It combines all data points into a human-readable story: 📍 Current Phase: Tells you if you are in a high-volatility Killzone or a consolidation phase like the Asian Range. 🎯 Bias & Alignment: Your primary direction, with a clear indicator of HTF alignment or conflict. 🔗 Events: A causal sequence of recent events, like "💧 Sell-side liquidity swept → 📊 Bullish BOS → 🎯 Active Order Block". 🎯 Next Expectation: The script's logical conclusion. It provides a specific, forward-looking hypothesis, such as "📉 Pullback expected to bullish OB at 1.2345 before continuation up." 🎨 READING THE BATTLEFIELD: A VISUAL INTERPRETATION GUIDE Every color and line is a piece of information. Learn to read them together to see the full picture. The Core Zones (Boxes): Blue Box (Order Block): Highest probability zone for trend continuation. Look for entries here. Orange Box (Trap Zone): A manipulation footprint. Expect a potential reversal after price interacts with this zone. Green Box (Reversal/S&R): A standard pivot area. A good reference point but requires more confluence. Purple Box (FVG): A market imbalance. Acts as a magnet for price. An FVG inside an Order Block is an A+ confluence. The Structural Lines: Green/Red Line (eBOS): Confirms the trend direction. A break above the green line is bullish; a break below the red line is bearish. Thick Orange Line (CHoCH): WARNING. The previous trend is now in question. The market character has changed. Blue/Red Lines (BSL/SSL): Liquidity targets. Expect price to gravitate towards these lines. A dotted line with a checkmark (✓) means the liquidity has been "swept" or "purged." How to Synthesize: The magic is in the confluence. A perfect setup might look like this: Price sweeps below a red SSL line , enters a green Discount Zone during the NY Killzone , and forms a blue Order Block which then causes a green eBOS . This sequence, visible at a glance, is the story of a high-probability long setup. 🔧 THE ARCHITECT'S VISION: THE DEVELOPMENT JOURNEY A-ICT was forged from the frustration of using lagging indicators in a market that is forward-looking. Traditional tools are reactive; they tell you what happened. The vision for A-ICT was to create a proactive engine that could anticipate institutional behavior by understanding their objectives: liquidity and efficiency. The development process was centered on creating a "lifecycle" for price patterns—the idea that a zone's true meaning is only revealed by its consequence. This led to the post-breakout classification system and the narrative-building engine. It's designed not just to show you patterns, but to tell you their story. ⚠️ RISK DISCLAIMER & BEST PRACTICES Advanced ICT Theory (A-ICT) is a professional-grade analytical tool and does not provide financial advice or direct buy/sell signals. Its analysis is based on historical price action and probabilities. All forms of trading involve substantial risk. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Always use this tool as part of a comprehensive trading plan that includes your own analysis and a robust risk management strategy. Do not trade based on this indicator alone. 観の目つよく、見の目よわく "Kan no me tsuyoku, ken no me yowaku" — Miyamoto Musashi, The Book of Five Rings English: "Perceive that which cannot be seen with the eye." — Dskyz, Trade with insight. Trade with anticipation.
Pine Script® indicator
by DskyzInvestments
30
ICT Turtle Soup Ultimate V2📜 ICT Turtle Soup Ultimate V2 — Advanced Liquidity Reversal System Overview: The ICT Turtle Soup Ultimate V2 is a next-generation liquidity reversal indicator built on the principles of smart money concepts (SMC) and the classic ICT Turtle Soup setup. It is designed to detect false breakouts (liquidity grabs) at key swing points, enhanced by proprietary logic that filters out low-quality signals using a combination of trend context, kill zone timing, candle wick behavior, and multi-timeframe imbalance zones. This tool is ideal for intraday traders seeking high-probability entry signals near liquidity pools and imbalance zones — where smart money makes its move. 🔍 What This Script Does 🧠 Liquidity Grab Detection (Turtle Soup Core Logic) The script scans for recent swing highs/lows using a user-defined lookback. A signal is generated when price breaks above/below a previous swing level but closes back inside — indicating a liquidity run and likely reversal. A special Wick Trap Mode enhances this logic by detecting long-wick fakeouts — where the wick grabs stops but the candle body closes opposite the breakout direction. 📉 Trend Filter with ATR Buffer Optional trend filter uses a simple moving average (SMA) to gauge market direction. Instead of hard filtering, it applies an ATR-based buffer to allow for entries near the trend line, reducing signal suppression from micro-fluctuations. 🕰️ Kill Zone Session Filtering Only show signals during institutional trading hours: London Session New York AM Or any custom user-defined session Helps traders avoid low-volume hours and focus on where stop hunts and price expansions typically occur. 🧱 Multi-Timeframe FVG Confluence (Optional) Signal validation is strengthened by checking if price is within a higher timeframe Fair Value Gap — commonly used to identify imbalances or inefficiencies. Filters out setups that lack underlying displacement or order flow justification. 🎨 Visual Feedback Plots 🔺 bullish and 🔻 bearish markers at signal candles. Optionally displays: Swing High/Low Labels (SH / SL) Reversal distance labels Background color shading on valid signals Includes built-in alerts for automated trade notification. 🔑 Unique Benefits Wick Trap Detection: A proprietary approach to detecting stop hunts via wick behavior, not just candle closes. ATR-based trend filtering: Avoids unnecessary filtering while still maintaining directional bias. All-in-one system: No need to stack multiple indicators — swing detection, reversal logic, session filtering, and imbalance confirmation are all integrated. 💡 How to Use Enable Wick Trap Mode to detect stealthy liquidity grabs with strong wicks. Use Kill Zone filters to trade only when institutions are active. Optionally enable FVG confluence to improve confidence in reversal zones. Watch for Bullish signals near SL levels and Bearish signals near SH levels. Combine with your own execution strategy or other SMC tools for optimal results. 🔗 Best Used With: Maximize your edge by combining this script with complementary SMC-based tools: ✅ First FVG — Opening Range Fair Value Gap Detector ✅ ICT SMC Liquidity Grabs + OB + Fibonacci OTE Levels ✅ Liquidity Levels — Smart Swing Highs and Lows with horizontal line projections
Pine Script® indicator
by MrWoof888
1
Liquidity Levels (Smart Swing Lows)Liquidity Levels — Smart Swing Low Detection Efficient Liquidity Sweep Visualization for Smart Money Traders This script automatically identifies and plots liquidity-rich swing lows based on pivot logic, filters them to remove redundant levels, and overlays daily highs/lows for added context — giving Smart Money Concept (SMC) traders a clean, actionable map of liquidity. It’s designed to be minimal yet powerful: perfect for spotting potential liquidity grabs, mitigation zones, and sweep targets with zero chart clutter. 🔍 What This Script Does: Detects Smart Swing Lows Uses fixed pivot detection (left = 3, right = customizable) to identify structurally significant swing lows. Filters out swing lows that are too close together using a percentage-based spacing threshold to reduce noise. Mitigation Cleanup Logic Tracks whether recent price action breaches past swing lows. If breached, the swing level is automatically removed, keeping only relevant, unmitigated liquidity levels on your chart. Plots Daily Highs and Lows Each new trading day, horizontal rays mark the prior day’s high and low — useful for identifying resting liquidity and possible sweep zones. Labeling and Style Customization Optional labels for swing lows. Full control over label size, color, and visibility to match any chart aesthetic. Timeframe Filtering Runs exclusively on 5m, 10m, and 15m charts to ensure optimal reliability and signal clarity. ⚙️ Customization Features: Pivot sensitivity (Right side control) Minimum distance between swing lows (in %) Label visibility, size, and color Line width and colors for both swing levels and daily highs/lows Mitigation cleanup lookback length 💡 How to Use: Add the script to a qualifying intraday chart (5–15m). Use the swing low levels to monitor liquidity-rich zones. Combine with your personal strategy to identify liquidity grabs, potential reversal zones, or entry points following a sweep. Let the built-in cleanup logic remove any already-mitigated levels so you can focus on active targets. 🚀 What Makes It Unique: This isn’t just another pivot plotter — it’s a smart, self-cleaning SMC tool designed for modern liquidity-based trading strategies. A must-have for traders using concepts like liquidity grabs, mitigation blocks, or sweep-to-reverse trade models. 🔗 Best used in combination with: ✅ First FVG — Opening Range Fair Value Gap Detector: Pinpoint the day’s first imbalance zone for intraday setups. ✅ ICT SMC Liquidity Grabs + OB + Fibonacci OTE Levels: Confluence-based entries powered by liquidity logic, order blocks, and premium/discount zones. Used together, these scripts form a complete Smart Money toolkit — helping you build high-probability setups with confidence, clarity, and clean charts.
Pine Script® indicator
by MrWoof888
ICT SB Time (Lee B)A minimal and clean indicator that simply plots the ICT Silver Bullet time windows for you on the chart with vertical lines. It also has the option to show other important times, like 00:00, 8:30, and 9:30. Toggles in settings let you change line color, turn any of them off temporarily, and can limit their visibility to only the lower timeframes for less clutter. I hope you find this indicator useful... and happy trading! Lee B
Pine Script® indicator
by LeeLikesCharts
4
ICT Silver Bullet Vertical Lines by Fahmi EshaqThis indicator is designed for users interested in backtesting the Silver Bullet strategy. It eliminates the need for manual drawing of vertical lines by automatically highlighting specific times known as ICT Silver Bullet times. These times correspond to periods when smart money are active the market. The indicator marks these Silver Bullet times with vertical lines, making them easily identifiable. The specified Silver Bullet times are 3AM-4AM, 10AM-11AM, and 2PM-3PM New York time. Additionally, a vertical line is added at 12:00AM to demarcate the start of each day, as days begin at midnight.
Pine Script® indicator
by Fahmi_Eshaq
13
ICT Donchian Smart Money Structure (Expo)█ Concept Overview The Inner Circle Trader (ICT) methodology is focused on understanding the actions and implications of the so-called "smart money" - large institutions and professional traders who often influence market movements. Key to this is the concept of market structure and how it can provide insights into potential price moves. Over time, however, there has been a notable shift in how some traders interpret and apply this methodology. Initially, it was designed with a focus on the fractal nature of markets. Fractals are recurring patterns in price action that are self-similar across different time scales, providing a nuanced and dynamic understanding of market structure. However, as the ICT methodology has grown in popularity, there has been a drift away from this fractal-based perspective. Instead, many traders have started to focus more on pivot points as their primary tool for understanding market structure. Pivot points provide static levels of potential support and resistance. While they can be useful in some contexts, relying heavily on them could provide a skewed perspective of market structure. They offer a static, backward-looking view that may not accurately reflect real-time changes in market sentiment or the dynamic nature of markets. This shift from a fractal-based perspective to a pivot point perspective has significant implications. It can lead traders to misinterpret market structure and potentially make incorrect trading decisions. To highlight this issue, you've developed a Donchian Structure indicator that mirrors the use of pivot points. The Donchian Channels are formed by the highest high and the lowest low over a certain period, providing another representation of potential market extremes. The fact that the Donchian Structure indicator produces the same results as pivot points underscores the inherent limitations of relying too heavily on these tools. While the Donchian Structure indicator or pivot points can be useful tools, they should not replace the original, fractal-based perspective of the ICT methodology. These tools can provide a broad overview of market structure but may not capture the intricate dynamics and real-time changes that a fractal-based approach can offer. It's essential for traders to understand these differences and to apply these tools correctly within the broader context of the ICT methodology and the Smart Money Concept Structure. A well-rounded approach that incorporates fractals, along with other tools and forms of analysis, is likely to provide a more accurate and comprehensive understanding of market structure. █ Smart Money Concept - Misunderstandings The Smart Money Concept is a popular concept among traders, and it's based on the idea that the "smart money" - typically large institutional investors, market makers, and professional traders - have superior knowledge or information, and their actions can provide valuable insight for other traders. One of the biggest misunderstandings with this concept is the belief that tracking smart money activity can guarantee profitable trading. █ Here are a few common misconceptions: Following Smart Money Equals Guaranteed Success: Many traders believe that if they can follow the smart money, they will be successful. However, tracking the activity of large institutional investors and other professionals isn't easy, as they use complex strategies, have access to information not available to the public, and often intentionally hide their moves to prevent others from detecting their strategies. Instantaneous Reaction and Results: Another misconception is that market movements will reflect smart money actions immediately. However, large institutions often slowly accumulate or distribute positions over time to avoid moving the market drastically. As a result, their actions might not produce an immediate noticeable effect on the market. Smart Money Always Wins: It's not accurate to assume that smart money always makes the right decisions. Even the most experienced institutional investors and professional traders make mistakes, misjudge market conditions, or are affected by unpredictable events. Smart Money Activity is Transparent: Understanding what constitutes smart money activity can be quite challenging. There are many indicators and metrics that traders use to try and track smart money, such as the COT (Commitments of Traders) reports, Level II market data, block trades, etc. However, these can be difficult to interpret correctly and are often misleading. Assuming Uniformity Among Smart Money: 'Smart Money' is not a monolithic entity. Different institutional investors and professional traders have different strategies, risk tolerances, and investment horizons. What might be a good trade for a long-term institutional investor might not be a good trade for a short-term professional trader, and vice versa. █ Market Structure The Smart Money Concept Structure deals with the interpretation of price action that forms the market structure, focusing on understanding key shifts or changes in the market that may indicate where 'smart money' (large institutional investors and professional traders) might be moving in the market. █ Three common concepts in this regard are Change of Character (CHoCH), and Shift in Market Structure (SMS), Break of Structure (BMS/BoS). Change of Character (CHoCH): This refers to a noticeable change in the behavior of price movement, which could suggest that a shift in the market might be about to occur. This might be signaled by a sudden increase in volatility, a break of a trendline, or a change in volume, among other things. Shift in Market Structure (SMS): This is when the overall structure of the market changes, suggesting a potential new trend. It usually involves a sequence of lower highs and lower lows for a downtrend, or higher highs and higher lows for an uptrend. Break of Structure (BMS/BoS): This is when a previously defined trend or pattern in the price structure is broken, which may suggest a trend continuation. A key component of this approach is the use of fractals, which are repeating patterns in price action that can give insights into potential market reversals. They appear at all scales of a price chart, reflecting the self-similar nature of markets. █ Market Structure - Misunderstandings One of the biggest misunderstandings about the ICT approach is the over-reliance or incorrect application of pivot points. Pivot points are a popular tool among traders due to their simplicity and easy-to-understand nature. However, when it comes to the Smart Money Concept and trying to follow the steps of professional traders or large institutions, relying heavily on pivot points can create misconceptions and lead to confusion. Here's why: Delayed and Static Information: Pivot points are inherently backward-looking because they're calculated based on the previous period's data. As such, they may not reflect real-time market dynamics or sudden changes in market sentiment. Furthermore, they present a static view of market structure, delineating pre-defined levels of support and resistance. This static nature can be misleading because markets are fundamentally dynamic and constantly changing due to countless variables. Inadequate Representation of Market Complexity: Markets are influenced by a myriad of factors, including economic indicators, geopolitical events, institutional actions, and market sentiment, among others. Relying on pivot points alone for reading market structure oversimplifies this complexity and can lead to a myopic understanding of market dynamics. False Signals and Misinterpretations: Pivot points can often give false signals, especially in volatile markets. Prices might react to these levels temporarily but then continue in the original direction, leading to potential misinterpretation of market structure and sentiment. Also, a trader might wrongly perceive a break of a pivot point as a significant market event, when in fact, it could be due to random price fluctuations or temporary volatility. Over-simplification: Viewing market structure only through the lens of pivot points simplifies the market to static levels of support and resistance, which can lead to misinterpretation of market dynamics. For instance, a trader might view a break of a pivot point as a definite sign of a trend, when it could just be a temporary price spike. Ignoring the Fractal Nature of Markets: In the context of the Smart Money Concept Structure, understanding the fractal nature of markets is crucial. Fractals are self-similar patterns that repeat at all scales and provide a more dynamic and nuanced understanding of market structure. They can help traders identify shifts in market sentiment or direction in real-time, providing more relevant and timely information compared to pivot points. The key takeaway here is not that pivot points should be entirely avoided or that they're useless. They can provide valuable insights and serve as a useful tool in a trader's toolbox when used correctly. However, they should not be the sole or primary method for understanding the market structure, especially in the context of the Smart Money Concept Structure. █ Fractals Instead, traders should aim for a comprehensive understanding of markets that incorporates a range of tools and concepts, including but not limited to fractals, order flow, volume analysis, fundamental analysis, and, yes, even pivot points. Fractals offer a more dynamic and nuanced view of the market. They reflect the recursive nature of markets and can provide valuable insights into potential market reversals. Because they appear at all scales of a price chart, they can provide a more holistic and real-time understanding of market structure. In contrast, the Smart Money Concept Structure, focusing on fractals and comprehensive market analysis, aims to capture a more holistic and real-time view of the market. Fractals, being self-similar patterns that repeat at different scales, offer a dynamic understanding of market structure. As a result, they can help to identify shifts in market sentiment or direction as they happen, providing a more detailed and timely perspective. Furthermore, a comprehensive market analysis would consider a broader set of factors, including order flow, volume analysis, and fundamental analysis, which could provide additional insights into 'smart money' actions. █ Donchian Structure Donchian Channels are a type of indicator used in technical analysis to identify potential price breakouts and trends, and they may also serve as a tool for understanding market structure. The channels are formed by taking the highest high and the lowest low over a certain number of periods, creating an envelope of price action. Donchian Channels (or pivot points) can be useful tools for providing a general view of market structure, and they may not capture the intricate dynamics associated with the Smart Money Concept Structure. A more nuanced approach, centered on real-time fractals and a comprehensive analysis of various market factors, offers a more accurate understanding of 'smart money' actions and market structure. █ Here is why Donchian Structure may be misleading: Lack of Nuance: Donchian Channels, like pivot points, provide a simplified view of market structure. They don't take into account the nuanced behaviors of price action or the complex dynamics between buyers and sellers that can be critical in the Smart Money Concept Structure. Limited Insights into 'Smart Money' Actions: While Donchian Channels can highlight potential breakout points and trends, they don't necessarily provide insights into the actions of 'smart money'. These large institutional traders often use sophisticated strategies that can't be easily inferred from price action alone. █ Indicator Overview We have built this Donchian Structure indicator to show that it returns the same results as using pivot points. The Donchian Structure indicator can be a useful tool for market analysis. However, it should not be seen as a direct replacement or equivalent to the original Smart Money concept, nor should any indicator based on pivot points. The indicator highlights the importance of understanding what kind of trading tools we use and how they can affect our decisions. The Donchian Structure Indicator displays CHoCH, SMS, BoS/BMS, as well as premium and discount areas. This indicator plots everything in real-time and allows for easy backtesting on any market and timeframe. A unique candle coloring has been added to make it more engaging and visually appealing when identifying new trading setups and strategies. This candle coloring is "leading," meaning it can signal a structural change before it actually happens, giving traders ample time to plan their next trade accordingly. █ How to use The indicator is great for traders who want to simplify their view on the market structure and easily backtest Smart Money Concept Strategies. The added candle coloring function serves as a heads-up for structure change or can be used as trend confirmation. This new candle coloring feature can generate many new Smart Money Concepts strategies. █ Features Market Structure The market structure is based on the Donchian channel, to which we have added what we call 'Structure Response'. This addition makes the indicator more useful, especially in trending markets. The core concept involves traders buying at a discount and selling or shorting at a premium, depending on the order flow. Structure response enables traders to determine the order flow more clearly. Consequently, more trading opportunities will appear in trending markets. Structure Candles Structure Candles highlight the current order flow and are significantly more responsive to structural changes. They can provide traders with a heads-up before a break in structure occurs ----------------- Disclaimer The information contained in my Scripts/Indicators/Ideas/Algos/Systems does not constitute financial advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any securities of any type. I will not accept liability for any loss or damage, including without limitation any loss of profit, which may arise directly or indirectly from the use of or reliance on such information. All investments involve risk, and the past performance of a security, industry, sector, market, financial product, trading strategy, backtest, or individual's trading does not guarantee future results or returns. Investors are fully responsible for any investment decisions they make. 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ICT EverythingVersion 1.0 Global Settings • Timezone Selection • Hide Indicator Above Specified Time Thematic Override • Override Colors For Dark Theme ( Colors Set for White Theme by Default ) • Override Session Highlighting Color Session Options • Show Historical Sessions • Enable/Disable Session Highlighting • Session Specific Visibility • Session's Crucial Time Vertical Lines w/ Options NY Midnight Line Options • Show Historical NY Midnight Vertical Lines • Midnight Verticle Line Options • Show Historical NY Midnight Price Lines • Midnight Price Line Options Opening Price Line Options • New York 8:30 AM Price Line Settings • Equities Open 9:30 AM Price Line Settings • Option to Display Historical Price Lines HTF Levels • Weekly Open • Monthly Open label Settings • Show/Hide Label Text • Show/Hide Label Day of Week • Show Day of Week at the bottom of chart w/ Time Co-ordinates Selection ••• Message Me For Link to Frequently Updated Version of This Indicator •••
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