ICT Anchored Market Structures with Validation [LuxAlgo]The ICT Anchored Market Structures with Validation indicator is an advanced iteration of the original Pure-Price-Action-Structures tool, designed for price action traders.
It systematically tracks and validates key price action structures, distinguishing between true structural shifts/breaks and short-term sweeps to enhance trend and reversal analysis. The indicator automatically highlights structural points, confirms breakouts, identifies sweeps, and provides clear visual cues for short-term, intermediate-term, and long-term market structures.
A distinctive feature of this indicator is its exclusive reliance on price patterns. It does not depend on any user-defined input, ensuring that its analysis remains robust, objective, and uninfluenced by user bias, making it an effective tool for understanding market dynamics.
🔶 USAGE
Market structure is a cornerstone of price action analysis. This script automatically detects real-time market structures across short-term, intermediate-term, and long-term levels, simplifying trend analysis for traders. It assists in identifying both trend reversals and continuations with greater clarity.
Market structure shifts and breaks help traders identify changes in trend direction. A shift signals a potential reversal, often occurring when a swing high or low is breached, suggesting a transition in trend. A break, on the other hand, confirms the continuation of an established trend, reinforcing the current direction. Recognizing these shifts and breaks allows traders to anticipate price movement with greater accuracy.
It’s important to note that while a CHoCH may signal a potential trend reversal and a BoS suggests a continuation of the prevailing trend, neither guarantees a complete reversal or continuation. In some cases, CHoCH and BoS levels may act as liquidity zones or areas of consolidation rather than indicating a clear shift or continuation in market direction. The indicator’s validation component helps confirm whether the detected CHoCH and BoS are true breakouts or merely liquidity sweeps.
🔶 DETAILS
🔹 Market Structures
Market structures are derived from price action analysis, focusing on identifying key levels and patterns in the market. Swing point detection, a fundamental concept in ICT trading methodologies and teachings, plays a central role in this approach.
Swing points are automatically identified based exclusively on market movements, without requiring any user-defined input.
🔹 Utilizing Swing Points
Swing points are not identified in real-time as they form. Short-term swing points may appear with a delay of up to one bar, while the identification of intermediate and long-term swing points is entirely dependent on subsequent market movements. Importantly, this detection process is not influenced by any user-defined input, relying solely on pure price action. As a result, swing points are generally not intended for real-time trading scenarios.
Instead, traders often analyze historical swing points to understand market trends and identify potential entry and exit opportunities. By examining swing highs and lows, traders can:
Recognize Trends: Swing highs and lows provide insight into trend direction. Higher swing highs and higher swing lows signify an uptrend, while lower swing highs and lower swing lows indicate a downtrend.
Identify Support and Resistance Levels: Swing highs often act as resistance levels, referred to as Buyside Liquidity Levels in ICT terminology, while swing lows function as support levels, also known as Sellside Liquidity Levels. Traders can leverage these levels to plan their trade entries and exits.
Spot Reversal Patterns: Swing points can form key reversal patterns, such as double tops or bottoms, head and shoulders, and triangles. Recognizing these patterns can indicate potential trend reversals, enabling traders to adjust their strategies effectively.
Set Stop Loss and Take Profit Levels: In ICT teachings, swing levels represent price points with expected clusters of buy or sell orders. Traders can target these liquidity levels/pools for position accumulation or distribution, using swing points to define stop loss and take profit levels in their trades.
Overall, swing points provide valuable information about market dynamics and can assist traders in making more informed trading decisions.
🔹 Logic of Validation
The validation process in this script determines whether a detected market structure shift or break represents a confirmed breakout or a sweep.
The breakout is confirmed when the close price is significantly outside the deviation range of the last detected structural price. This deviation range is defined by the 17-period Average True Range (ATR), which creates a buffer around the detected market structure shift or break.
A sweep occurs when the price breaches the structural level within the deviation range but does not confirm a breakout. In this case, the label is updated to 'SWEEP.'
A visual box is created to represent the price range where the breakout or sweep occurs. If the validation process continues, the box is updated. This box visually highlights the price range involved in a sweep, helping traders identify liquidity events on the chart.
🔶 SETTINGS
The settings for Short-Term, Intermediate-Term, and Long-Term Structures are organized into groups, allowing users to customize swing points, market structures, and visual styles for each.
🔹 Structures
Swings and Size: Enables or disables the display of swing highs and lows, assigns icons to represent the structures, and adjusts the size of the icons.
Market Structures: Toggles the visibility of market structure lines.
Market Structure Validation: Enable or disable validation to distinguish true breakouts from liquidity sweeps.
Market Structure Labels: Displays or hides labels indicating the type of market structure.
Line Style and Width: Allows customization of the style and width of the lines representing market structures.
Swing and Line Colors: Provides options to adjust the colors of swing icons, market structure lines, and labels for better visualization.
🔶 RELATED SCRIPTS
Pure-Price-Action-Structures.
Market-Structures-(Intrabar).
Marketstructure
ICT Turtle SoupICT Turtle Soup identifies classic “failed breakout” reversals after liquidity sweeps of recent highs/lows, then augments the setup with volume validation, market structure context, Kill Zone (session) filters, Order Blocks (OB), Fair Value Gaps (FVG), OTE (61.8–78.6%) zones, and optional risk targets (SL/TP 1:1, 1:2, 1:3). A compact dashboard summarizes current context (recent high/low, lookbacks, active session, structure state, mitigation counts).
What the Script Does
⦁ Detects Turtle Soup events: Price breaks a prior swing extreme and then quickly reverses back inside the range.
⦁ Grades signal quality: Factors include reversal speed, volume confirmation, breakout magnitude, and consecutive patterns.
⦁ Overlays market context: Trend/range classification (ADX / MA / ATR Bands / Combined), Kill Zones (Asian/London/NY), and time-of-day filters.
⦁ Marks IMB / mitigation zones: Draws Order Blocks and Fair Value Gaps, with optional live mitigation tracking and fading/removal on mitigation.
⦁ Shows OTE zones (61.8–78.6%) after confirmed reversals to highlight potential pullback entries.
⦁ Plots risk management guides: Optional SL buffer below/above reversal wick and TP bands at 1:1, 1:2, 1:3 R multiples.
⦁ Emits alerts on bullish/bearish Turtle Soup confirmations.
How It Works (Conceptual)
1. Liquidity Sweep & Breakout Check
⦁ Looks back over user-defined windows (single or multiple lookbacks: short/medium/long) to find the most recent swing high/low.
⦁ Flags a breakout when price pierces that swing (above for bearish, below for bullish).
⦁ Optional breakout bar volume check requires volume > avg(volume, N) × multiplier.
⦁ Optional swing age check requires the broken swing to be at least X bars old.
2. Reversal Confirmation
⦁ Within N bars after the sweep, validates a mean-reversion close back inside the prior range with a minimum wick/body ratio to confirm rejection.
⦁ Quality Score adds points for:
⦁ Speed: reversal within fast_reversal_bars;
⦁ Volume: breakout and/or reversal volume spike;
⦁ Series: previous consecutive signals;
⦁ Magnitude: sufficient sweep distance.
⦁ Optional high-quality filter only shows signals meeting a minimum score.
3. Context Filters (Optional)
⦁ Sessions/Kill Zones: Only allow signals in selected sessions (Asian/London/NY) with fully custom HHMM inputs.
⦁ Time Window: Restrict to specific hours (e.g., 08–12).
⦁ Market Structure: Classify Trending vs. Ranging (via ADX, MA separation/slope, ATR bands, or Combined). You can allow signals in trends, ranges, or both.
4. Smart Confluence Layers
⦁ Order Blocks: Finds likely OBs with structural validation (e.g., bearish up-candle prior to down move), imbalance score (body/range × volume factor), and extend-until-touched with mitigation % tracking.
⦁ Fair Value Gaps: Detects valid 3-bar gaps (bull/bear) with size threshold, supports touch / 50% / full mitigation logic, and can fade or remove after mitigation.
⦁ OTE Zones: After a reversal, projects the 61.8–78.6% retracement box from the actual swing range; offset scales to timeframe to avoid clutter.
5. Risk & Display
⦁ SL/TP guides: Optional wick-buffered SL and 1:1/1:2/1:3 TPs.
⦁ Dashboard: Recent high/low, active lookbacks, current session, structure label, and live counts of mitigated OBs/FVGs.
Signals & Visuals
⦁ Bullish Turtle Soup: Triangle up + label (🐢S/M/L/D + star rating).
⦁ Bearish Turtle Soup: Triangle down + label (🐢S/M/L/D + star rating).
⦁ Labels can show: quality stars, FAST/SLOW reversal, reversal & breakout volume tags, previous consecutive count, and last move %.
⦁ Lines/Boxes: OBs, FVGs, OTE zones, SL/TP bands, and optional breakout magnitude line.
Inputs (Key Groups)
⦁ Turtle Soup: Lookbacks (single or S/M/L), reversal bars, wick ratio, magnitude line, reversal speed, volume confirmation (multiplier/length), consecutive tracking.
⦁ Order Blocks: Show/validate structure, lookback, extend-until-touched, mitigation % threshold, colors.
⦁ Fair Value Gaps: Show, min size %, colors, mitigation mode (Touch/50%/Full), optional remove-on-mitigation.
⦁ Kill Zones/Sessions: Enable Asian/London/NY with custom HHMM, colors.
⦁ OTE: Show OTE (61.8–78.6%), color, timeframe-adaptive offsets.
⦁ Signal Filters: Filter by session, time window, market structure method (ADX/MA/ATR/Combined), thresholds (ADX, MA periods, ATR multiplier), trending/ranging allowances, structure label & offset.
⦁ SL/TP: SL buffer %, TP 1:1/1:2/1:3 toggles & colors.
⦁ Breakout Validation: Require breakout-bar volume, min swing age, volume label toggles.
⦁ Alerts: Enable/disable.
⦁ Dashboard: Position, text size, colors, border.
How to Use
1. Markets & Timeframes: Works on FX, crypto, indices, and futures. Start with M5–H1 for intraday and H1–H4 for swing; refine lookbacks per instrument volatility.
2. Core Flow:
⦁ Enable multiple lookbacks for robustness on mixed volatility.
⦁ Turn on validate_swing_significance to avoid micro sweeps.
⦁ Use validate_breakout_volume + use_volume_confirmation to filter weak pokes.
3. Context Choice:
⦁ In ranging environments, allow both sides; in trends, consider counter-trend only at HTF OB/FVG/OTE confluence.
⦁ Narrow to London/NY for higher activity if desired.
4. Entries/Stops/Targets:
⦁ Entry on confirmed label close or at OTE pullback post-signal.
⦁ SL: below/above reversal wick + sl_buffer%.
⦁ TP: scale at 1:1/1:2/1:3 or manage via OB/FVG/structure breaks.
5. Confluence: Prefer Turtle Soup that aligns with OB/FVG zones and Combined structure method for added reliability.
Alerts
⦁ “Bullish Turtle Soup detected” and “Bearish Turtle Soup detected” fire on confirmation.
⦁ Set to Once Per Bar (as coded) or adjust in the alert dialog per your workflow.
Notes & Tips
⦁ Multiple lookbacks (S/M/L) help capture both shallow and deep liquidity sweeps.
⦁ Use market structure label with offset to keep it readable on the right of price.
⦁ Mitigation tracking visually communicates when OB/FVG confluence is no longer valid.
⦁ Dashboard = fast situational awareness; keep it on during live trading.
Limitations & Disclaimer
⦁ This tool is educational and not financial advice. No profitability or win-rate is implied. Markets carry risk; manage position size and test thoroughly.
⦁ Signal quality depends on market regime, spreads, news, and data quality. Backtests/forward-tests may differ.
⦁ Visual objects are capped for performance; old items may auto-clean to keep charts responsive.
Fair Value Gaps by DGTFair Value Gaps
A refined, multi-timeframe Fair Value Gap (FVG) detection tool that brings institutional imbalance zones to life directly on your chart.
Designed for precision, it visualizes how price delivers into inefficiencies across chart, higher, and lower (intrabar) timeframes — offering a fluid, structural view of liquidity displacement and market flow.
The script continuously tracks unfilled, partially repaired, and fully resolved imbalances, revealing where liquidity inefficiencies concentrate and where price may seek rebalancing.
Overlapping zones naturally expose institutional footprints, potential liquidity targets, and key re-pricing regions within the broader market structure.
KEY FEATURES
⯌ Multi-Timeframe Detection
Detect and display FVGs from the current chart, higher timeframes (HTF), or lower timeframes (LTF)
⯌ Smart Fill Tracking
Automatic real-time monitoring of each FVG’s fill progress with live percentage updates
⯌ Custom Fill Logic
Choose your preferred definition of when a gap is considered filled: Any Touch
Midpoint Reached
Wick Sweep
Body Beyond
⯌ Dynamic Labels & Tooltips
Labels can be toggled on/off. Even when hidden, detailed tooltips remain available by hovering over the FVG midpoint.
⯌ Adaptive Lower-Timeframe Mode
When set to “Auto,” the script intelligently selects the optimal lower timeframe based on the chart resolution.
DISCLAIMER
This script is intended for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute financial, investment, or trading advice. All trading decisions made based on its output are solely the responsibility of the user.
FOREXSOM Session Boxes (Local Time) — Asian, London & New YorkFOREXSOM Session Boxes (Local Time) highlights the three major Forex sessions — Asian, London, and New York — using your chart’s local timezone automatically.
This indicator helps traders visualize market structure, liquidity zones, and timing across global trading hours with accuracy and clarity.
Key Features
Automatically adjusts to your chart’s local timezone
Highlights Asian, London, and New York sessions with clean color zones
Works on all timeframes and asset classes
Ideal for Smart Money Concepts (SMC), ICT, and price action strategies
Helps identify range breakouts, session highs/lows, and liquidity grabs
How It Works
Each session box updates in real time to show the current range as the market develops.
The boxes reset at the end of each session, making it easy to compare volatility and liquidity shifts between regions.
Sessions (default times):
Asian: 17:00 – 03:00
London: 02:00 – 11:00
New York: 07:00 – 16:00
How to Use
Add the indicator to your chart.
Ensure your chart timezone matches your local time in chart settings.
Watch session ranges form and look for liquidity sweeps or breakouts between overlaps (London/New York).
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Empowering traders worldwide with precision-built tools for Smart Money and institutional trading education.
Rolling Midpoint of Price & VWAP with ATR BandsThe Rolling Midpoint of Price & VWAP with ATR Bands indicator is a dual-equilibrium concept that fuses price-range structure and traded-volume flow into one continuously updating hybrid model. Traditional VWAPs reset each session and reflect where trading occurred by volume, while midpoints used here reveal where price has structurally balanced between extremes. This script merges both ideas into a cohesive, dynamic system. The Rolling Price Midpoint (50 % of range) represents the structural fair-value line, calculated as the average of the highest high and lowest low over a selected window. The Rolling VWAP (Volume-Weighted Window) tracks the flow-based fair-value line by weighting each bar’s typical price by its volume. Together, these components form the Hybrid Equilibrium — the adaptive center of gravity that shifts as price and volume evolve. Surrounding this equilibrium, ATR Bands at ± 2.226 ATR and ± 5.382 ATR define volatility envelopes that expand and contract with market energy. The result is a living cloud that breathes with the market: compressing during phases of balance and widening during impulsive movements, offering traders a clear visual framework for understanding equilibrium, volatility, and directional bias in real time.
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⚙️ Auto-Preset System
The Auto-Preset System intelligently adjusts lookback windows for both the Price Midpoint and VWAP calculations according to the active chart timeframe.
This ensures that the indicator automatically adapts to any trading style — from scalping on 1-minute charts to swing trading on daily or weekly charts — without manual tuning.
🔹 How It Works
When Auto-Preset mode is enabled, the script dynamically selects the most effective lookback lengths for each timeframe.
These presets are optimized to balance responsiveness and stability, maintaining consistent real-world coverage (e.g., the same approximate duration of price data) across all intervals.
📊 Preset Mapping Table
| Chart Timeframe | Price Midpoint Lookback | VWAP Lookback |
|:----------------:|:-----------------------:|:--------------:|
| 1–3m | 13 bars | 21 bars
| 5–10m | 21 bars | 34 bars
| 15–30m | 34 bars | 55 bars
| 1–2 hr | 55 bars | 89 bars
| 4 hr-1D | 89 bars | 144 bars
| 1W | 144 bars | 233 bars
| 1M | 233 bars | 377 bars
⚡ Notes & Customization
- Manual Override: Turn off Auto-Preset Mode to specify your own custom lookback lengths.
- Consistency Across Scales: These adaptive values keep the indicator visually coherent when switching between timeframes — avoiding distortions that can occur with static lengths.
- Practical Benefit: Traders can maintain a single chart layout that self-tunes seamlessly, removing the need to manually recalibrate settings when shifting from short-term to long-term analysis.
In short, the Auto-Preset System is designed to make this hybrid equilibrium tool timeframe-aware — automatically scaling its logic so that the cloud behaves consistently, regardless of chart resolution.
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🌐 Hybrid Equilibrium Envelope
The core hybrid midpoint acts as the mean of structural (price) and volumetric (VWAP) balance.
ATR-based bands project natural expansion zones:
🔸+2.226 / –2.226 ATR → inner equilibrium (controlled trend)
*🔸+5.382 / –5.382 ATR → outer volatility extension (over-stretch / reversion zones)
Color-coded fills show regime strength:
* 🟧 Upper Outer (+5.382) – strong bullish expansion
* 🟩 Upper Inner (+2.226) – trending equilibrium
* 🔴 Lower Inner (–2.226) – mild bearish control
* 🟣 Lower Outer (–5.382) – volatility exhaustion
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🧭 Higher-Timeframe Framework
Two macro anchors — Price length of 144 and VWAP length of 233 — outline higher-timeframe bias zones. These help confirm when local momentum aligns with (or fades against) long-term structure.
Labels on the right show active lookback values for quick readout:
`$(13) V(21)` → current rolling pair
`$144 / V233` → macro anchors
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🧩 Chart Examples
**AMD 15m (Equilibrium Expansion)**
Price steadily rides above the hybrid midpoint as teal and orange (bullish) ATR zones widen, confirming a phase of controlled bullish volatility and healthy trend expansion.
BTCUSD 1m (Volatility Compression)
Bitcoin coils tightly inside the teal-to-maroon equilibrium bands before breaking out.
The hybrid midpoint flattens and ATR envelopes contract, signaling a state of balance before volatility expansion.
ETHUSD 15m (Transition from Compression → Impulse)
Ethereum transitions from purple-zone compression into a clear upper-band expansion.
The hybrid midpoint breaks above the macro VWAP 233, confirming the shift from equilibrium to directional momentum.
SOFI 1m (Micro Bias Reversal)
SOFI’s intraday structure flips as price reclaims the hybrid midpoint.
The macro VWAP 233 flattens, signaling a transition from oversold lower bands back toward equilibrium and early trend recovery.
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🎯 How to Use
1. Bias Detection – Price > Hybrid Midpoint → bullish; < → bearish.
2. Volatility Gauge – Watch band spacing for compression / expansion cycles.
3. Confluence Checks – Align Hybrid Midpoint with HTF 233 VWAP for strong continuation signals.
4. Mean Reversion Zones – Outer bands highlight areas where probability of snap-back increases.
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🔧 Inputs & Customization
Auto Presets toggle
🔸Manual Lookback Overrides** for fine-tuning
🔸Plot Window Length** (show recent vs full history)
🔸ATR Sensitivity & Fill Opacity** controls
🔸Label Padding / Font Size** for cleaner overlay visuals
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🧮 Formula Highlights
➖Rolling Midpoint = (highest(high,N) + lowest(low,N)) / 2
➖Rolling VWAP = Σ(Typical Price×Vol) / Σ(Vol)
➖Hybrid = (PriceMid + VWAP) / 2
➖Upper₂ = Hybrid + ATR×2.226
➖Lower₂ = Hybrid − ATR×2.226
➖Upper₅ = Hybrid + ATR×5.382
➖Lower₅ = Hybrid − ATR×5.382
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🎯 Ideal For
➡️ Traders who want adaptive fair-value zones that evolve with both price and volume.
➡️ Analysts who shift between scalping, swing, and position timeframes, and need a tool that self-adjusts.
➡️ Those who rely on visual structure clarity to confirm setups across changing volatility conditions.
➡️ Anyone seeking a hybrid model that unites structural range logic (midpoint) and flow-based balance (VWAP).
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🏁 Final Word
This script is more than a visual overlay — it’s a complete trend and structure framework built to adapt with market rhythm. It helps traders visualize equilibrium, momentum, and volatility as one cohesive system. Whether you’re seeking clean trend alignment, dynamic support/resistance, or early warning signs of reversals, this indicator is tuned to help you react with confidence — not hindsight.
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Remember — no single indicator should ever stand alone. For best results, pair it with price action context, higher-timeframe structure, and complementary tools such as moving averages or trendlines. Use it to confirm setups, not define them in isolation.
💡 Turn logic into clarity, structure into trades, and uncertainty into confidence.
50% Fib Trend Cloud + ATR BandsThis indicator plots two structural 50% fibonacci midpoints from recent confirmed 'left/right' swings that form a *cloud* of equilibrium, then adds a rolling 50% fibonacci range midpoint based on a lookback window that's wrapped in ATR bands. Importantly, it solves a specific trading problem:
Structural midpoints (macro context) are powerful but can lag when price escapes prior ranges. Enter rolling 50% fib + ATR ➡️ which restores real-time balance & tolerance (micro context). Together they show where price is balanced structurally, where it’s balanced right now, and how much volatility to tolerate before acting.
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🔑 Why this is different
Most tools either draw a single midpoint (ex., daily 50%) or ATR bands around a moving average. This script fuses dual swing-based 50% midpoints (structure) + a rolling 50% with ATR (flow), so you don’t lose context when price escapes prior ranges. The cloud tells you who’s in control (fast vs. slow structure). The rolling 50% + ATR tells you how far is “too far” now.
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🧠 What it does (at a glance)
🔸Structural Equilibrium × 2 (Fib1/Fib2)
Two independent 50% midpoints formed from swing pivots (configurable Left/Right bars + optional smoothing). Their gap is the Midpoint Cloud = structural “fair value” zone.
🔸Rolling 50% + ATR Bands
A rolling highest/lowest window computes an always-current 50% rolling midpoint plot; ±ATR × length envelopes define a soft value area and over-stretch boundaries.
🔸Actionable Visuals
Optional fill between Fib1/Fib2, labels, and candle-overlay modes to instantly read regime (above both / below both / between).
🔸Smart Defaults
Timeframe-aware presets for L/R pivots & smoothing; full manual overrides available.
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⚙️ Calculations (plain-English)
🔸Pivot midpoints (Fib1 & Fib2):
1) Detect a swing using `Left/Right` bars
2) Take the swing’s high/low → compute 50%
3) (Optional) Smooth the line (SMA) to stabilize on noisy TFs
4) Repeat with a different sensitivity to get two distinct midpoints
🔸Rolling midpoint:
Highest High / Lowest Low over the last *N* bars → (HH + LL) / 2
🔸ATR levels:
`Upper = Rolling50 + ATR × Mult`, `Lower = Rolling50 − ATR × Mult`
(Typical: ATR length 14–21; Multipliers 2.236 for L1, 5.382 for L2)
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🤖 Auto-Configured Presets (with Manual Override)
💡Goal: make the midpoints “just work” on common timeframes while still letting you dial them in.
💡How Auto Presets work
When Auto Presets = ON, the script picks sensible L/R/S (Left bars / Right bars / Smoothing) for Fib Trend 1 and Fib Trend 2 based on chart timeframe.
🔸Fib 1 (fast) emphasizes *micro-structure* for quicker bias shifts.
🔸Fib 2 (slow) emphasizes *macro-structure* for anchor/bias context.
These defaults keep Fib 1 responsive without jitter and Fib 2 stable without lag.
➡️ Turn Auto Presets = OFF to take full control with the manual inputs described below.
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🛠 Manual Fib Midpoint Settings (when Auto = OFF)
💡Each midpoint uses three knobs:
🔸Pivot Left (L): bars to the left that must be lower/higher to qualify a swing
🔸Pivot Right (R): bars to the right that must be lower/higher to confirm the swing
🔸Smoothing (S): SMA period applied to the raw 50% midpoint (stabilizes noise)
5-Minute optimized defaults
🔸Fib Trend 1: `L21 / R5 / S55` → responsive local structure (entries/exits, re-balancing zones)
🔸Fib Trend 2: `L55 / R13 / S89` → broader structure (trend context, anchors/stops)
Timeframe guidance
🔸1m–3m: may feel a touch laggy → consider ~`L13 / R3 / S34`
🔸15m–1h: defaults remain strong → optionally ~`L34 / R8 / S89`
🔸4h+ : increase span for stability → `L89–144 / R13–21 / S144–233`
➡️ Rule of thumb: shorter L/R = faster detection, longer S = smoother line. Tune until Fib 1 captures the “active swing” and Fib 2 captures the “dominant swing” without whipsaw.
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🎛 Inputs (quick reference)
🔸Fib Trend 1/2: Source (High/Low/Close), Left/Right bars, Smoothing length, Show/Hide, Cloud fill toggle
🔸Rolling 50%: Lookback length, Price basis (Wicks/Close/HLC3/OHLC4), Plot scope (Full / Last N / None)
🔸ATR Bands: ATR length, Multipliers (L1/L2), Plot scope, Line width/colors
🔸Overlay & Labels: Candle overlay mode, Label padding/size, 50% centerline toggle, Plot widths
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🖍️ Candle Coloring & Overlay Modes
💡Purpose: make trend instantly visible on the candles and ATR levels.
1) Color Logic (dropdown)
🔸 Fib Midpoints — Colors by position of price vs. Fib 1 & Fib 2
🔸ATR Zones — Colors by which ATR zone price is in relative to the Rolling 50%
➡️ Price Reference: Choose the input used for the decision (Close, HL2, OHLC3, OHLC4).
➡️Tip: Close is crisp; HL2/OHLC variants are smoother.
2) Overlay Style (dropdown)
🔸 None — No visual change to candles
🔸 Bar Color — Uses `barcolor()` to tint built-in candles (this takes into account your Trading View settings, for instance if you have wicks set to white, they will show up as white with this setting)
🔸 PlotCandles — Draws unified custom candles (body, wick, border) with the same color for maximum clarity
💡Practical use
🔸 Pick Fib Midpoints to read structural bias at a glance (above/below/between the cloud).
🔸 Pick ATR Zones to read value vs. stretch around the Rolling 50% (mean-reversion vs. trend extension).
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📘 How to use
A) Trend confirmation
- Strong bullish bias when price holds above both structural mids; strong bearish when below both.
- Use the Rolling 50% + ATR as a dynamic re-entry zone: pullbacks that respect ATR(L1) often continue the prevailing trend.
B) Transition / mean reversion
- Inside the Cloud (between Fib1 & Fib2) treat behavior as neutralization/re-balancing; range tactics tend to outperform momentum plays.
- In ranges, fades near ±ATR around the rolling 50% can mark short-term edges.
C) Breakout context
- When price leaves the Cloud, the Rolling 50% keeps you anchored so price never feels “floating.” A clean hold outside ATR(L1/L2) suggests regime strength; quick re-entries hint at traps.
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🖼 Chart examples
➡️ Each snapshot shows how the Cloud (structure) and the Rolling 50% + ATR (flow) work together.
1) 1-Minute Downtrend – Cloud as Dynamic Ceiling
- The Cloud slopes down; pullbacks repeatedly fail under the Cloud’s underside.
- Rolling 50% (dashed mid) + ATR(L1) act as a reversion band: rallies stall near upper ATR and rotate lower.
2) 15-Minute Persistent Drift – Structure Guides, Flow Times Entries
- Long drift lower with Cloud overhead.
- Consolidations near the rolling mid resolve in the trend direction; ATR bands frame risk on each attempt.
3) 15-Minute Uptrend (BTC) – From Cloud Escape to Value Stair-Step
- After escaping the prior Cloud, rolling 50% + ATR establish a new higher value area.
- Pullbacks into ATR(L1) produce orderly stair-steps; Cloud remains supportive on deeper dips
4) 5-Minute BTC – Pullback to Value then Rotate
- Strong leg up; retrace tags lower ATR band and rotates back toward the rolling mid.
- Labels (Fib1/Fib2) make the structural context explicit for decision-making.
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🧪 Starter presets
- Intraday (5–15m): Fib1 ~ L21/R5 (smooth 5), Fib2 ~ L55/R13 (smooth 9) • Rolling = 55 • ATR = 14 • L1 = 2.5x, L2 = 5.0x
- Scalping: Shorten lookbacks & smoothing; keep ATR multipliers similar, or tighten L1.
- Swing: Lengthen all lookbacks; consider ATR length 21–28.
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🏁Final Word
This script is not just a visual tool, it’s a complete trend and structure framework. Whether you're looking for clean trend alignment, dynamic support/resistance, or early warning signs of a reversal, this system is tuned to help you react with confidence — not hindsight.
Rembember, no single indicator should be used in isolation. For best results, combine it with price action analysis, higher-timeframe context, and complementary tools like trendlines, moving averages etc Use it as part of a well-rounded trading approach to confirm setups — not to define them alone.
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💡Turn logic into clarity. Structure into trades. And uncertainty into confidence.
Advanced Market Structure [OmegaTools]📌 Market Structure
Advanced Market Structure is a next–generation indicator designed to decode price structure in real time by combining classical swing–based analysis with modern quantitative confirmation techniques. Built for traders who demand both precision and adaptability, it provides a robust multi–layered framework to identify structural shifts, trend continuations, and potential reversals across any asset class or timeframe.
Unlike traditional structure indicators that rely solely on visual swing identification, Market Structure introduces an integrated methodology: pivot detection, Donchian trend modeling, statistical confirmation via Z–Score, and volume–based validation. Each element contributes to a comprehensive, systematic representation of the underlying market dynamics.
🔑 Core Features
1. Five Distinct Market Structure Modes
Standard Mode:
Captures structural breaks through classical swing high/low pivots. Ideal for discretionary traders looking for clarity in directional bias.
Confirmed Breakout Mode:
Requires validation beyond the initial pivot break, filtering out noise and reducing false positives.
Donchian Trend HL (High/Low):
Establishes structure based on absolute highs and lows over rolling lookback windows. This approach highlights broader momentum shifts and trend–defining extremes.
Donchian Trend CC (Close/Close):
Similar to HL mode, but calculated using closing prices, enabling more precise bias identification where close–to–close structure carries stronger statistical weight.
Average Mode:
A composite methodology that synthesizes the four models into a weighted signal, producing a balanced structural bias designed to minimize model–specific weaknesses.
2. Dynamic Pivot Recognition with Auto–Updating Levels
Swing highs and lows are automatically detected and plotted with adaptive horizontal levels. These dynamic support/resistance markers continuously extend into the future, ensuring that historically significant levels remain visible and actionable.
3. Color–Adaptive Candlesticks
Price bars are dynamically recolored to reflect the prevailing structural regime: bullish (default blue), bearish (default red), or neutral (gray). This enables instant visual recognition of regime changes without requiring external confirmation.
4. Statistical Reversal Triggers
The script integrates a 21–period Z–Score calculation applied to closing prices, combined with multi–layered volume confirmation (SMA and EMA convergence).
Bullish trigger: Z–Score < –2 with structural confirmation and volume support.
Bearish trigger: Z–Score > +2 with structural confirmation and volume support.
Signals are plotted as diamond markers above or below the bars, identifying potential high–probability reversal setups in real time.
5. Integrated Alpha Backtesting Engine
Each market structure mode is evaluated through a built–in backtesting routine, tracking hit ratios and consistency across the most recent ~2000 structural events.
Performance metrics (“Alpha”) are displayed directly on–chart via a dedicated Performance Dashboard Table, allowing side–by–side comparison of Standard, Confirmed Breakout, Donchian HL, Donchian CC, and Average models.
Traders can instantly evaluate which structural methodology best adapts to the current market conditions.
🎯 Practical Advantages
Systematic Clarity: Eliminates subjectivity in defining structural bias, offering a rules–based framework.
Statistical Transparency: Built–in performance metrics validate each mode in real time, allowing informed decision–making.
Noise Reduction: Confirmed Breakouts and Donchian modes filter out common traps in structural trading.
Multi–Asset Adaptability: Optimized for scalping, intraday, swing, and multi–day strategies across FX, equities, futures, commodities, and crypto.
Complementary Usage: Works as a stand–alone structure identifier or as a quantitative filter in larger algorithmic/trading frameworks.
⚙️ Ideal Users
Discretionary traders seeking an objective reference for structural bias.
Quantitative/systematic traders requiring on–chart statistical validation of structural regimes.
Technical analysts leveraging pivots, Donchian channels, and price action as part of broader frameworks.
Portfolio traders integrating structure into multi–factor models.
💡 Why This Tool?
Market Structure is not a static indicator — it is an adaptive framework. By merging classical pivot theory with Donchian–style momentum analysis, and reinforcing both with statistical backtesting and volume confirmation, it provides traders with a unique ability:
To see the structure,
To measure its reliability,
And to act with confidence on quantifiably validated signals.
Liquidity Grab Strategy SuvorovLiquidity grab strategy
Description:
This indicator is built around the Liquidity Grab Strategy, which identifies and reacts to stop hunts and false breakouts at key swing highs and lows. It detects where liquidity is likely to be resting (e.g., above highs or below lows) and provides trade signals when that liquidity is taken and price begins to reverse.
Core Features:
Liquidity Detection: Automatically identifies and marks key swing highs and lows where stop-losses are likely to accumulate.
Entry Signals: Generates BUY/SELL signals after a liquidity sweep and a confirmed reversal — based on price action, volume, or structure shifts.
Stop Loss & Take Profit Zones: Visualizes stop-loss just beyond the liquidity wick and take-profit near the next major structure point, with configurable Risk/Reward ratios.
False Signal Filters: Optional filters based on volume spikes, RSI divergence, or market structure confirmation.
Multi-Timeframe Logic: Supports separate timeframes for structure detection and signal confirmation (e.g., structure on 1H, entry on 5m).
Pulse FlowPulse Flow is a market structure indicator that extracts the hidden rhythm of price. It combines micro-structure detection with a rule-based trend engine, making waves and turning points visible in real time. Instead of drawing swings by hand or guessing breakouts, Pulse Flow enforces strict, objective rules for what counts as structure.
What it shows
Micro-Structure (Fractals): Internal swings are extracted from baseline crosses (EMA or ALMA). These fractals show how price oscillates inside the wave, providing context for micro pullbacks and internal breaks.
Trend (HH, HL, LH, LL): Pulse Flow uses a finite state machine (FSM) to track the current trend. Every trend represents a wave.
- Confirmed higher highs and higher lows define bullish waves.
- Confirmed lower highs and lower lows define bearish waves.
- When a wave breaks, a new wave begins. Turning points are explicitly marked as WH (wave high) and WL (wave low).
Active Range (RL & RH): The indicator continuously maintains the current range, based on closing prices rather than wicks. This ensures consistent behavior during liquidity events, where extremes are often tested intrabar.
Retracement Levels (0.50 & 0.71): Inside each active range, Pulse Flow plots the midrange and the 0.71 “optimal entry zone,” highlighting areas where pullbacks most often react.
Breakout Confirmation: A breakout is only valid if:
- The close extends beyond RL or RH by at least an ATR-based threshold.
- A second candle confirms the move.
This filters false signals and ensures structural integrity.
How it helps
Pulse Flow helps traders by taking the guesswork out of structure. Instead of debating whether a high or low should count, the indicator applies objective rules and marks every confirmed swing directly on the chart. Each wave is highlighted the moment the trend flips, so you always see where the market has turned and which direction the active wave is heading. The internal fractal structure reveals how price moves within the range, while the explicit HH, HL, LH, and LL points define the external trend. This distinction allows you to make tactical decisions on internal breaks and strategic decisions on external breaks, giving you clarity across timeframes. Because ranges are calculated using closing prices, the levels remain stable even when liquidity sweeps occur, making the indicator reliable in volatile markets. Combined with automatically plotted retracement levels, you gain a consistent framework for spotting likely reaction zones without redrawing lines or relying on subjective judgment.
How it works
Under the hood, Pulse Flow combines two engines. The pivot engine extracts micro swings by tracking how price crosses a baseline, which can be either EMA or ALMA, depending on your settings. Each cross defines a candidate high or low, and together these pivots form the fractal zigzag that represents the market’s micro-structure. On top of this, a finite state machine manages the active range. It tracks the range high and range low, validates breakouts only when price closes beyond these levels with ATR-based confirmation, and waits for a pullback before locking in the new structure. When the FSM confirms a new trend, Pulse Flow explicitly marks the turning point as a wave high or wave low. In this way, every confirmed HH, HL, LH, and LL is not a guess but the logical outcome of strict structural rules. The interaction between pivots and the FSM creates a complete and consistent map of the market’s waves, from micro oscillations to macro trend shifts.
Summary
Pulse Flow extracts micro-structure, defines waves, and highlights turning points. It shows the active range with key retracement levels and confirms breakouts with ATR + candle logic. By using closing prices to define RL/RH, it stays consistent even through liquidity sweeps.
For traders who trade based on structure, Pulse Flow is not just another tool. It is a framework: a rule-based map of how markets actually move in waves.
SMC Structure SuiteSMC Structure Suite — BOS, CHOCH & Order Blocks
This indicator provides automated Smart Money Concepts (SMC) tools to help traders analyze market structure objectively. It is designed for traders who want to quickly identify shifts in price behavior without manually marking charts.
Core Features
Market Structure Recognition
Automatically detects Higher Highs (HH), Lower Lows (LL), Higher Lows (HL), and Lower Highs (LH). Detection uses a pullback validation mechanism to confirm swing structure.
BOS & CHOCH Detection
Identifies Break of Structure (BOS) for potential continuation and Change of Character (CHOCH) for possible reversals.
Order Block Highlighting
Marks bullish and bearish order blocks when confirmed by price action. Options allow choosing mitigation style (wick touch or body close). Blocks are hidden when invalidated.
Multi-Timeframe Analysis
Works on any timeframe. Historical analysis allows reviewing past structure.
Customizable Visuals
Colors, label positions, and background style can be adjusted for a clear chart.
Alert System
Alerts are provided for trend changes to monitor potential shifts in market direction in real time.
Disclaimer
This indicator is a tool to assist with chart analysis. It does not guarantee results and is not financial advice. Use appropriate risk management.
Price Action Trader [BackQuant]Price Action Trader
Introduction
Price Action Trader is an all-in-one, chart-side workflow for reading trend, timing impulses, and mapping high-probability zones the way discretionary traders actually trade. It blends an ensemble trend engine with clean price-action building blocks—Market Structure (BOS/MSB), Fair Value Gaps, Order Blocks, and Volumetric Support/Resistance—so you can form a bias, find confluence, and execute with context.
What is it
A modular “price-action stack” that:
Paints trend bias and impulse shifts on the chart (optional candle coloring).
Auto-annotates internal & swing structure (BOS / MSB).
Finds FVGs on your chosen timeframe and draws them cleanly.
Detects Order Blocks (with optional FVG confirmation).
Builds volumetric S/R levels that adapt to liquidity.
Emits alerts for key events (new levels, touches, breaks, OB creation/touch).
Everything is configurable—keep it minimal (trend + a few zones) or run the full toolkit.
What’s it used for
Bias first, trade second: establish direction/conviction, then execute where structure, gaps, blocks, and volume agree.
Timing: impulse flips and level touches provide actionable triggers.
Risk placement: OB edges, FVG midlines, and volumetric bands give logical stop/target references.
Review & journaling: optional session shading and labeled structures make post-trade notes simple.
Composite Trend Model
A lightweight signal line (default: 30-period) that turns green when the composite regime is bullish and red when bearish. Under the hood, multiple cues (adaptive momentum, de-noised oscillation, volatility-aware filters) are blended into a single directional score; when thresholds flip, the line recolors and optional Long/Short dots appear.
How to use
Treat the line as your bias rail : favor longs while green, shorts while red.
Flat/rapid flips = stand down or reduce size.
Prefer clean charts? Keep only the line and (optionally) trend-painted candles.
Inputs to know
Show Trend Signal Line / Width.
Paint Candles by Trend.
Long/Bearish color controls.
Impulse Model
Highlights short-term pressure shifts with optional impulse candle coloring and ▲/▼ markers. Great for entries in the prevailing trend and for early warnings when impulses fire against bias.
How to use
Up-bias: look for the next impulse-up near structure/FVG/OB or volumetric support.
Down-bias: mirror the logic.
Frequent counter-impulses → expect chop or regime change.
Inputs to know
Show Impulse Signals.
Paint Impulse Candles.
Market Structure
Automatic Internal (tight lookback) and Swing (wider lookback) structure with BOS and MSB (CHoCH) labels. You decide what to show—All, BOS only, MSB only—independently for internal vs swing.
How to use
Use Swing labels for the primary map; Internal for entry refinement.
After a bullish MSB , seek the first HL back into support/FVG/OB.
After a bearish BOS , favor LH fades into resistance/FVG/OB.
Inputs to know
Swing Lookback / Internal Lookback.
Swing/Internal Structure: All | BOS | MSB | None .
Separate bull/bear color controls for both layers.
Fair Value Gaps
Detects bullish/bearish FVGs on the current or higher TF, draws boxes, and can extend them forward. Midlines provide quick visual targeting.
How to use
In-trend fills: in an up-bias, tags of bullish FVGs often offer high-quality continuation entries, especially with structure/OB confluence.
Failed fills: rejections at the midline can signal emerging strength/weakness.
Inputs to know
Show FVG / Show Last N / Extend.
Timeframe (blank = chart TF; set higher TF for macro FVGs).
Bull/Bear colors (tune opacity to taste).
Volumetric Support and Resistance
Builds adaptive S/R from price interaction + relative volume over a rolling lookback. Levels store touch counts; you can show volume stats on labels or inside boxes. Transparency and border thickness can scale with volume so stronger levels are visually louder. Broken levels can auto-remove.
How to use
Use as confluence with structure, OBs, and FVGs. A long at volumetric support + Bull OB + FVG midline is qualitatively different from a naked level.
If a level breaks on strong volume, stop fading—flip expectations or wait for a clean retest.
Inputs to know
Detection Sensitivity / Volume Multiplier.
Analysis Period / Max Levels / Min Distance (%).
Remove Broken / Extend Right / Show Volume Info / Text Inside.
Support/Resistance colors (+ high-vol variants).
Alerts
New Support/Resistance Level Created.
Level Touch.
Level Break.
Order Blocks
Detects bullish/bearish OBs using configurable fractals (3- or 5-bar) with a break confirmation (by Close or High/Low). Optional FVG proximity filter, right-extension, and auto-delete when filled.
How to use
Bullish bias: stalk pullbacks into fresh Bull OBs aligned with a bullish FVG or volumetric support.
If price fills an opposing OB and fails to continue, reassess bias—context may be shifting.
Inputs to know
Fractal Type & Break Method (Close / HL).
Filter with FVG + Max FVG Distance.
Extend Blocks / Delete When Filled / Show Labels.
Alerts
New Order Block Created.
Order Block Touch.
Final Notes
Suggested workflow
Start with Composite Trend (bias).
Mark Swing structure in that direction.
Wait for an Impulse in-direction near an OB / FVG / Volumetric level.
Risk = nearest opposite level or OB edge; targets = FVG midlines / next S/R.
Timeframes & assets
Defaults suit liquid intraday and 1–4H swing.
Slower markets → lengthen lookbacks, lower sensitivity.
Very noisy crypto → keep trend visible, trim drawings (e.g., MSB only, last 3–5 FVGs, 8–12 volume levels).
Keep it readable
Turn off modules you don’t need today—fewer, higher-quality signals beat clutter.
About this release
Internal scoring, smoothing, and detection logic are proprietary. Behavior is controlled via inputs described above.
Trade with a plan, test your settings, and let confluence do the heavy lifting.
Smarter Money Concepts Dashboard [PhenLabs]📊Smarter Money Concepts Dashboard
Version: PineScript™v6
📌Description
The Smarter Money Concepts Dashboard is a comprehensive institutional trading analysis tool that combines six of our most powerful smarter money concepts indicators into one unified suite. This advanced system automatically detects and visualizes Fair Value Gaps, Inverted FVGs, Order Blocks, Wyckoff Springs/Upthrusts, Wick Rejection patterns, and ICT Market Structure analysis.
Built for serious traders who need institutional-grade market analysis, this dashboard eliminates subjective interpretation by automatically identifying where smart money is likely positioned. The integrated real-time dashboard provides instant status updates on all active patterns, making it easy to monitor market conditions at a glance.
🚀Points of Innovation
● Multi-Module Integration: Six different SMC concepts unified in one comprehensive system
● Real-Time Dashboard Display: Live tracking of all active patterns with customizable positioning
● Advanced Volume Filtering: Institutional volume confirmation across all pattern types
● Automated Pattern Management: Smart memory system prevents chart clutter while maintaining relevant zones
● Probability-Based Wyckoff Detection: Mathematical probability calculations for spring/upthrust patterns
● Dual FVG System: Both standard and inverted Fair Value Gap detection with equilibrium analysis
🔧Core Components
● Fair Value Gap Engine: Detects standard FVGs with volume confirmation and equilibrium line analysis
● Inverted FVG Module: Advanced IFVG detection using RVI momentum filtering for inversion confirmation
● Order Block System: Institutional order block identification with customizable mitigation methods
● Wyckoff Pattern Recognition: Automated spring and upthrust detection with probability scoring
● Wick Rejection Analysis: High-probability reversal patterns based on wick-to-body ratios
● ICT Market Structure: Simplified institutional concepts with commitment tracking
🔥Key Features
● Comprehensive Pattern Detection: All major SMC concepts in one indicator with automatic identification
● Volume-Confirmed Signals: Multiple volume filters ensure only institutional-grade patterns are highlighted
● Interactive Dashboard: Real-time status display with active pattern counts and module status
● Smart Memory Management: Automatic cleanup of old patterns while preserving relevant market zones
● Full Alert System: Complete notification coverage for all pattern types and signal generations
● Customizable Display Options: Adjustable colors, transparency, and positioning for all visual elements
🎨Visualization
● Color-Coded Zones: Distinct color schemes for bullish/bearish patterns across all modules
● Dynamic Box Extensions: Automatically extending zones until mitigation or invalidation
● Equilibrium Lines: Fair Value Gap midpoint analysis with dotted line visualization
● Signal Markers: Clear spring/upthrust signals with directional arrows and probability indicators
● Dashboard Table: Professional-grade status panel with module activation and pattern counts
● Candle Coloring: Wick rejection highlighting with transparency-based visual emphasis
📖Usage Guidelines
Fair Value Gap Settings
● Days to Analyze: Default 15, Range 1-100 - Controls historical FVG detection period
● Volume Filter: Enables institutional volume confirmation for gap validity
● Min Volume Ratio: Default 1.5 - Minimum volume spike required for gap recognition
● Show Equilibrium Lines: Displays FVG midpoint analysis for precise entry targeting
Order Block Configuration
● Scan Range: Default 25 bars - Lookback period for structure break identification
● Volume Filter: Institutional volume confirmation for order block validation
● Mitigation Method: Wick or Close-based invalidation for different trading styles
● Min Volume Ratio: Default 1.5 - Volume threshold for significant order block formation
Wyckoff Analysis Parameters
● S/R Lookback: Default 20 - Support/resistance calculation period for spring/upthrust detection
● Volume Spike Multiplier: Default 1.5 - Required volume increase for pattern confirmation
● Probability Threshold: Default 0.7 - Minimum probability score for signal generation
● ATR Recovery Period: Default 5 - Price recovery calculation for pattern strength assessment
Market Structure Settings
● Auto-Detect Zones: Automatic identification of high-volume thin zones
● Proximity Threshold: Default 0.20% - Price proximity requirements for zone interaction
● Test Window: Default 20 bars - Time period for zone commitment calculation
Display Customization
● Dashboard Position: Four corner options for optimal chart layout
● Text Size: Scalable from Tiny to Large for different screen configurations
● Pattern Colors: Full customization of all bullish and bearish zone colors
✅Best Use Cases
● Swing Trading: Identify major institutional zones for multi-day position entries
● Day Trading: Precise intraday entries at Fair Value Gaps and Order Block boundaries
● Trend Analysis: Market structure confirmation for directional bias establishment
● Risk Management: Clear invalidation levels provided by all pattern boundaries
● Multi-Timeframe Analysis: Works across all timeframes from 1-minute to monthly charts
⚠️Limitations
● Market Condition Dependency: Performance varies between trending and ranging market environments
● Volume Data Requirements: Requires accurate volume data for optimal pattern confirmation
● Lagging Nature: Some patterns confirmed after initial price movement has begun
● Pattern Density: High-volatility markets may generate excessive pattern signals
● Educational Tool: Requires understanding of smart money concepts for effective application
💡What Makes This Unique
● Complete SMC Integration: First indicator to combine all major smart money concepts comprehensively
● Real-Time Dashboard: Instant visual feedback on all active institutional patterns
● Advanced Volume Analysis: Multi-layered volume confirmation across all detection modules
● Probability-Based Signals: Mathematical approach to Wyckoff pattern recognition accuracy
● Professional Memory Management: Sophisticated pattern cleanup without losing market relevance
🔬How It Works
1. Pattern Detection Phase:
● Multi-timeframe scanning for institutional footprints across all enabled modules
● Volume analysis integration confirms patterns meet institutional trading criteria
● Real-time pattern validation ensures only high-probability setups are displayed
2. Signal Generation Process:
● Automated zone creation with precise boundary definitions for each pattern type
● Dynamic extension system maintains relevance until mitigation or invalidation occurs
● Alert system activation provides immediate notification of new pattern formations
3. Dashboard Update Cycle:
● Live status monitoring tracks all active patterns and module states continuously
● Pattern count updates provide instant feedback on current market condition density
● Commitment tracking for market structure analysis shows institutional engagement levels
💡Note:
This indicator represents institutional trading concepts and should be used as part of a comprehensive trading strategy. Pattern recognition accuracy improves with understanding of smart money principles. Combine with proper risk management and multiple confirmation methods for optimal results.
HTF Fractal Swings [BornKillerBee]Of course. A good description is key to helping other traders understand and use your script. Here are a few options, from a concise version to a more detailed one. You can mix and match parts as you see fit.
Option 1: Concise & To the Point
Title: HTF Fractal Swings
Description:
This indicator automatically identifies and plots significant swing highs (buyside liquidity) and swing lows (sellside liquidity) from a higher timeframe (HTF) directly onto your current chart.
It's designed for traders who use multi-timeframe analysis to map out market structure and identify key areas of interest for entries or targets. Lines extend into the future until price crosses them, providing a clean visual of which liquidity levels are still intact.
Features:
Plots HTF swing points on your lower timeframe chart.
Lines automatically stop extending once liquidity is taken.
Optional "Order Flow Leg" box to visualize the current dealing range between the last major high and low.
Fully customizable: Choose your HTF, number of swings to show, colors, and line styles.
Option 2: Detailed & Feature-Rich (Recommended)
Title: HTF Fractal Swings & Liquidity Visualizer
Description:
Overview
This powerful indicator is designed for price action and smart money concept (SMC) traders who rely on multi-timeframe analysis. It automatically detects Bill Williams' fractal swing points on a user-defined higher timeframe (HTF) and plots them with precision on your current, lower timeframe chart. This allows you to effortlessly track key market structure, identify pools of liquidity, and define the current trading range without ever leaving your chart.
Core Concepts & How to Use
Buyside & Sellside Liquidity: The plotted swing highs represent potential buyside liquidity, which can act as resistance or a target for bullish moves. Conversely, swing lows represent sellside liquidity, acting as potential support or a target for bearish moves.
Dynamic Levels: Lines for each swing level extend into the future, acting as a clear visual guide. When price trades through a level (based on your chosen "Cross Trigger Source"), the line stops extending and its color fades. This provides an instant signal that the liquidity at that price has likely been swept or "taken."
Order Flow Leg: When enabled, the script draws a box connecting the most recent swing high and swing low. This helps visualize the current dealing range or order flow leg. Traders may look for entries at a discount (below 50% of the range) or a premium (above 50%) to target the opposing side of the range.
Key Features
Multi-Timeframe Analysis, Simplified: Define any higher timeframe (e.g., '4H', '1D') and see its key structural points on your '5m' chart.
Precise Swing Placement: The script finds the exact LTF candle responsible for the HTF swing, ensuring the level is plotted with maximum accuracy.
Automatic Liquidity Tracking: Visually confirm when a liquidity level has been breached.
Customizable Display:
Set the number of recent swing highs and lows to track.
Choose whether a cross is triggered by the High/Low (wick) or the bar Close.
Fully control the colors, line styles, and widths for each timeframe.
Toggle the swing time on the labels for historical reference.
This tool is perfect for cleaning up your charts and focusing on the price levels that matter most.
Racktor Analysis Assistant
Racktor Analysis Assistant — Feature Overview
The Racktor Analysis Assistant is a multi-module market-structure toolkit that plots pivots, BoS/ChoCh levels, session breakouts, inside bars, and higher-timeframe BTS/STB trap signals — with complete styling controls and alerting.
Smart Pivot Engine (ZigZag Core)
- Adaptive pivot period switching based on timeframe threshold.
- ZigZag stream tracks pivot types (H/L, HH/HL/LH/LL) with Major & Minor streams.
- Clean visuals: optional ZigZag line & pivot labels with customizable style, width, and color.
Major & Minor Structure Signals
- Detects BoS and ChoCh for both Major and Minor swings.
- Updates External Trend on Major events and Internal Trend on Minor events.
- One-time triggers per level via locking.
- Per-category styling for Major/Minor Bullish & Bearish BoS and ChoCh.
- Alerts with symbol, pivot, timeframe, and time, limited to specific timeframes if desired.
Inside Bar Module
- Toggleable Inside Bar detection.
- Custom colors for bullish and bearish inside bars.
- Optional alerts on detection.
Session Breakout Suite
- Custom session window with shaded box.
- On session close, plots High/Mid/Low breakout lines extendable for N hours.
- Optional previous day & week high/low lines.
- Breakout vs Liquidity Sweep modes (close-based or wick-based confirmation).
- Display styles: Fixed (triangles) or Moving (vertical dotted lines).
- Alerts for “first event” or “every event.”
BTS/STB Trap (Higher-Timeframe ID1/ID2 Logic)
- BTS/STB toggle with selectable check timeframe (default: 4H).
- STB (bullish, Sell→Buy): strict ID1/ID2 relationships, both candles bullish; green circle below HTF ID1 low.
- BTS (bearish, Buy→Sell): strict ID1/ID2 relationships, both candles bearish; red circle above HTF ID1 high.
- Non-repainting; dots appear only at HTF candle close.
- Timeframe-aware rendering (dots show only on selected timeframe).
- Alerts for STB/BTS at HTF close.
Styling & Limits
- Per-feature color/style/width customization.
- Generous limits for boxes, labels, and lines.
- Session tools limited to ≤ 120-minute charts for accuracy.
Anti-Repaint
- HTF signals use lookahead_off and HTF-close gating to avoid repainting.
- BoS/ChoCh and Session logic track prior values and use locks to prevent duplicates.
Quick Start
Set the Timeframe Threshold and pivot periods for lower/higher TFs.
Enable desired Major/Minor BoS/ChoCh lines and customize styles.
Activate Inside Bar Module if required.
Configure Session Breakout window, mode, and alert settings.
Enable BTS/STB detection, keeping 4H default or selecting a custom TF.
Add alerts for chosen signals and let the assistant annotate structure, sessions, and HTF traps.
Best Use with Racktor's Core Trading Strategy
For traders who want structure clarity without clutter, this Analysis-Assistant is built to keep your chart actionable and adaptive.
TrenVantage LITE TrenVantage LITE - Smart Trend Detector
"Professional ZigZag trend detection with real-time alerts and market structure analysis. Clean interface shows trend direction, price changes, and swing data."
TrenVantage LITE delivers professional-grade trend detection using advanced ZigZag analysis to identify market structure and trend changes in real-time. Built with a logic that goes beyond basic pivot detection, this free version provides essential trend analysis tools with a clean, intuitive interface designed for traders of all experience levels.
Key Features:
Advanced Trend Detection
Smart ZigZag Algorithm: Proprietary trend foundation model based on market structure principles
Customizable Sensitivity: Choose between Points or Percentage-based deviation settings
Real-Time Updates: Calculate on bar close or tick-by-tick for immediate trend changes
Flexible Analysis: 15-25 bar lookback range with 20-bar default setting
Visual Analysis Tools
Clean Trend Lines: Customizable color and width for optimal chart visibility
Professional Interface: Modern status box showing current trend and price metrics
Multiple Positioning: Place status box in any corner to match your chart layout
Market Structure: Clear visualization of swing highs and lows
Smart Alerts System
Trend Change Notifications: Instant alerts when market transitions between uptrend and downtrend
Reliable Detection: Confirmed trend changes based on significant price movements
Multiple Alert Options: Compatible with TradingView's alert system
How It Works
TrenVantage LITE uses a sophisticated ZigZag algorithm that goes beyond simple pivot detection. Our proprietary "trend-start model" identifies meaningful market structure changes by:
Analyzing Price Action: Uses high/low or close prices based on your preference
Filtering Noise: Customizable deviation thresholds eliminate false signals
Confirming Trends: Only signals trend changes after significant price movement
Tracking Structure: Maintains swing history for comprehensive analysis
Status Box Information
The integrated status box provides at-a-glance market information.
Current Trend Direction: Clear uptrend/downtrend identification with visual indicators
Live Price Data: Current price with session change and percentage movement
Swing Analysis: Number of detected swings with trend-only limitation indicator
Clean Design: Professional appearance that doesn't clutter your chart
Settings & Customization
ZigZag Parameters:
Deviation Type: Points (fixed price difference) or Percent (percentage change)
Deviation Value: Minimum price movement required to create new swing
Use High Low: Toggle between high/low prices vs close prices for analysis
Calculate Mode: Choose bar close confirmation or real-time tick updates
Lookback Range: Adjust historical analysis from 15-25 bars
Visual Controls
Trend Line Color: Customize line color to match your chart theme
Line Width: Adjust thickness from 1-4 pixels for optimal visibility
Status Box: Toggle display and choose corner positioning
Best Practices:
Timeframe Selection
Scalping (1-5min): Use 0.3-0.8 Points deviation with tick calculation
Day Trading (15-60min): Use 1-3 Points or 0.2-0.5% deviation
Swing Trading (4H-Daily): Use 0.5-1.5% deviation with bar close calculation
Getting Started
Add to Chart: Apply TrenVantage LITE to your preferred timeframe
Adjust Settings: Configure deviation and visual preferences
Set Alerts: Enable trend change notifications for your trading strategy
Analyze Trends: Use the status box and visual lines to identify market direction
Upgrade When Ready: Explore RETAIL version for Support/Resistance levels
Ready to Level Up? Upgrade to TrenVantage RETAIL
While TrenVantage LITE provides solid trend analysis, TrenVantage RETAIL transforms your trading with professional-grade market structure tools:
What You're Missing in LITE:
Support and Resistance level detection - automatically identifies key price levels where markets react
Price labels on levels - see exact values instantly without hovering or zooming
Enhanced status box - shows distance to nearest support/resistance for timing entries and exits
Up to 5 key levels - comprehensive coverage of important price zones
Level strength indicators - understand which levels are most likely to hold
Professional workflow - combines trend analysis with key level identification
TrenVantage RETAIL takes the solid trend foundation you see in LITE and adds the critical support/resistance analysis that serious traders rely on daily.
Disclaimer: Trading involves risk of loss. This indicator is for educational and analysis purposes. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always use proper risk management and never risk more than you can afford to lose.
Valid Monthly LevelsValid Monthly Levels (No Sweeps) + Smart Labels
This tool automatically plots the highs and lows of each completed monthly candle and tracks their validity in real time. A level is considered valid until it has been swept (price trades strictly beyond that high or low). Once swept, the line and label can either be removed or dimmed depending on your settings.
Key features:
Monthly highs and lows: Each month’s range is marked with horizontal levels that extend forward.
Valid vs. swept logic: Levels are only valid until breached; swept levels can be hidden or kept as dotted/grey lines.
Smart labels: Each level is labeled with the month and year (e.g., Sep ’25 H/L). On higher timeframes, labels sit at the candle; on lower timeframes, labels automatically shift to the right edge so they don’t disappear off-screen.
Customizable appearance: Choose colors for highs, lows, and swept levels; adjust line styles; and limit how many past months are shown.
Clutter control: Cap the maximum number of labels, so your chart stays readable even on small intraday timeframes.
This indicator is useful for traders who track monthly supply/demand extremes, liquidity sweeps, and higher-timeframe context when executing on lower timeframes.
Smart Money Price Action ProSmart Money Price Action Pro - Smart Money and Price Action Dynamic Toolkit
The Smart Money Price Action Pro is designed to bring together multiple layers of market analysis into a single, cohesive framework, combining trend identification and consolidation detection in an actionable format. While individual indicators can provide useful insights, they often work in isolation. This toolkit integrates market flow detection, range analytics, and adaptive visualization into one system, allowing traders to see the bigger picture without piecing together multiple disconnected tools.
Building on principles from institutional trading behaviors, the toolkit gives traders a clearer picture of where “smart money” may be entering or exiting the market. Its design emphasizes confluence: signals from multiple independent modules overlap to create higher conviction setups, offering a structured edge when planning entries, exits, and risk levels.
At its core, the toolkit addresses the duality of market conditions: trending versus ranging. By offering a combination of trend-following signals and contrarian insights, it helps traders operate with a deeper understanding of market structure. While it provides actionable signals and visual guidance, it is intended as an assistive system, helping traders make more informed decisions rather than serving as a single source of truth.
Key Modules
1. Smart Money Signal Module
The Smart Money Signal Module identifies potential institutional activity by analyzing price swings and momentum shifts. Using configurable swing detection, it highlights potential reversal or continuation zones, expressed as adaptive zones around key market levels.
Signals are augmented with trend-colored candle overlays, offering immediate guidance on market bias. Bullish and bearish zones are clearly marked, while continuation and reversal markers help distinguish between trend shifts and market noise.
At its core, the engine applies swing detection combined with a sensitivity filter to track directional momentum across recent bars. This allows it to pinpoint bullish pivots (where downside momentum fades and strength returns) and bearish pivots (where upside momentum collapses). Once a pivot is confirmed, the system draws flow lines that map the breakout and classify it as either continuation or reversal, depending on broader market bias.
Momentum zones are then plotted to show areas where buyers stepped in with strength or sellers forced price lower. These levels extend forward dynamically, shifting in real time as new data forms. Zones change color the moment they break, visually confirming whether market structure has held or failed. Gradient shading highlights periods of extreme pressure, giving traders a clear visual of when momentum surges into overbought or oversold territory.
Instead of simply showing trend direction, this module also maps accumulation and distribution zones tied to institutional flows. When combined with the Range Module, these zones become more meaningful — for example, when institutional accumulation aligns with a breakout from consolidation.
Practical Use: Traders can use these signals to align trades with institutional flows. For example, entering a long position near a bullish accumulation zone or managing risk when bearish distribution areas form. By combining these insights with higher timeframe analysis, traders can filter out false signals and improve decision-making.
2. Range Detection Module
The Range Detection engine continuously monitors price action to flag when markets transition into consolidation phases. Ranges are defined not just by flat price action, but by a measurable contraction in volatility, repeated touches of boundary levels, and the clustering of traded volume around a central equilibrium point.
Once a valid range is identified, the system assigns a compression strength score (0–100). This score reflects how cleanly defined and structurally sound the consolidation is—higher scores indicate tighter boundaries and stronger evidence of accumulation or distribution.
Breakout tendencies are modeled dynamically. The system updates a forward-looking bias by incorporating:
Boundary time distribution – how often price presses against upper vs. lower edges
Historical breakout patterns – probability benchmarks derived from structurally similar ranges
Volume skew – whether traded volume leans toward buyers or sellers inside the range
Momentum alignment – auxiliary filters such as slope-based oscillators that indicate when energy is building for a directional move
The result is a live breakout forecast that evolves bar by bar as the range matures. Each active range carries a visual strength meter plotted above the consolidation zone, quantifying both compression and breakout potential in real time.
The module also supports range memory, preserving completed consolidations even after a breakout. This allows traders to review the prior structure for post-analysis or to track whether price respects the boundaries of the old range as support or resistance going forward.
Practical Use : Traders can use these ranges to anticipate breakout direction or step aside when conditions are unclear. A tight consolidation near a bullish zone, for instance, often signals a potential long opportunity, while overlapping bearish flows warn of false breakouts.
Integrated Workflow
The strength of the toolkit lies in its synergy. Each module is effective on its own, but the real advantage comes when their signals align.
A typical workflow may include:
Assessing the market trend using the Smart Money Signal Module and its trend-colored overlays
Identifying consolidation and breakout zones with the Range Detection Module
Watching for confluences: institutional accumulation aligning with range compression, or dashboard bias matching local setups
Executing trades with structured confidence, using these layered confirmations rather than relying on a single trigger
This integrated workflow streamlines decision-making and avoids the conflicting signals that can occur when combining unrelated indicators.
Additional Features
Adaptive Visualization : Dynamic zones and trend overlays adjust to volatility, keeping charts clear and focused
Analytics Dashboard : A compact summary panel shows active zones, bullish vs bearish flow counts, and current bias, giving context at a glance
Instead of simply adding more signals, the dashboard provides a meta-layer of analysis — context, bias, and flow strength — helping traders manage risk and stay aligned with broader market conditions.
Use Cases
Trend Confluence : Entering trades in line with prevailing smart money flows while filtering out counter-trend setups
Breakout Trading : Using the Range Detection Module to anticipate breakout zones and confirming direction with institutional flow signals
Contrarian Reversal Trades : Targeting accumulation/distribution zones where both modules indicate potential reversals
Each use case demonstrates how layered confluence creates clarity and conviction, making the toolkit a strong complement to other forms of technical analysis.
Conclusion
The Smart Money Signals Toolkit simplifies complex market analysis into actionable, visually intuitive insights. While standalone indicators provide value, this toolkit goes further by combining smart money flows, range detection, adaptive zones, and dashboard analytics into one cohesive system.
It doesn’t just generate buy/sell markers — it shows why a setup matters, where it is occurring, and how it aligns with broader conditions. This allows traders to operate with greater clarity, structure, and discipline.
Risk Disclaimer : This toolkit and its features are for educational and informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results. All suggested use cases are theoretical and should be applied with proper risk management.
Smart Money Footprint & Cost Basis Engine [AlgoPoint]Smart Money Footprint & Cost Basis Engine
This indicator is a comprehensive market analysis tool designed to identify the "footprints" of Smart Money (institutions, whales) and pinpoint high-probability reaction zones. Instead of relying on lagging averages, this engine analyzes the very structure of the market to find where large players have shown their hand.
How It Works: The Core Logic
The indicator operates on a multi-stage confirmation process to identify and validate Smart Money zones:
Smart Money Detection (The Trigger): The engine first scans the chart for signs of intense, urgent buying or selling. It does this by identifying Fair Value Gaps (FVGs) created by large, high-volume Displacement Candles. This is our initial Point of Interest (POI).
Cost Basis Calculation (The Average Price): Once a potential Smart Money move is detected, the indicator calculates the Volume-Weighted Average Price (VWAP) for that specific move. This gives us a highly accurate estimate of the average price at which the large players entered their positions.
Historical Confirmation (The "Memory"): This is the indicator's most unique feature. It checks its historical database to see if a similar Smart Money move (in the same direction) has occurred in the same price area in the past. If a match is found, the zone's significance is confirmed.
Verified Cost Basis Zone (The Final Output): A zone that passes all the above checks is drawn on the chart as a high-probability Verified Cost Basis Zone. These are the "memory zones" where the market is likely to react upon a re-visit.
How to Use This Indicator
Cost Basis Zones (The Boxes):
Green Boxes: Bullish zones where Smart Money likely accumulated positions. When the price returns here, a BUY reaction is expected.
Red Boxes: Bearish zones where Smart Money likely distributed positions. When the price returns here, a SELL reaction is expected.
Zone Strength (★★★): Each zone is created with a star rating. More stars indicate a higher-confidence zone (based on factors like volume intensity and historical confirmation).
BUY/SELL Signals: A signal is only generated when the price enters a zone AND the confirmation filters (if enabled in the settings) are passed.
Zone Statuses:
Green/Red: Active and waiting to be tested.
Gray: The zone has been tested, and a signal was produced.
Dark Gray (Invalidated): The zone was broken decisively and is no longer considered valid support/resistance.
Key Settings
Signal Accuracy Filters: You can enable/disable three powerful filters to balance signal quantity and quality:
Momentum Confirmation (Stoch): Waits for momentum to align with the zone's direction.
Candlestick Confirmation (Engulfing): Waits for a strong reversal candle inside the zone.
Lower Timeframe MSS Confirmation: The most advanced filter; waits for a trend shift on a lower timeframe before giving a signal.
Historical Confirmation:
Require Historical Confirmation: Toggle the "Memory" feature on/off. Turn it off to see all potential SM zones.
Tolerance Calculation Method: Choose between a dynamic ATR Multiplier (recommended for all-around use) or a fixed Percentage to define the zone size.
Signalgo CHoCHSignalgo CHoCH: Informative Technical Overview
Signalgo CHoCH is a multi-factor indicator designed for TradingView to detect “Change of Character” (CHoCH) shifts in market structure, signaling significant trend reversals and managing trades with risk control. This documentation details how it operates, its customizable parameters, signal methodology, what makes it different from traditional tools, and typical strategy applications.
How Signalgo CHoCH Works
1. Market Structure Detection
Swing High & Low Identification: The indicator uses an adaptive swing length to isolate important pivot highs and lows in price action. These pivots signal points where the market reversed direction or paused, forming the “swing structure” core to this strategy.
Body Strength Validation: Not every pivot break is meaningful. Signalgo CHoCH assesses price bar “body strength”—quantifying if the current candle’s body is disproportionately large compared to a recent average—to filter out weak or indecisive moves, retaining only those breaks likely to indicate genuine momentum.
2. Change of Character (CHoCH) Signal Logic
Bullish CHoCH: Triggered when price closes above the last significant swing low (the most recent support) with a strong candle body, indicating a transition from bearish to bullish market structure.
Bearish CHoCH: Triggered when price closes below the last significant swing high (key resistance) with a strong bearish candle, denoting a shift from bullish to bearish structure.
One-Time Event Recognition: Each break is tracked so that signals are issued only once per directional change, reducing repeated or redundant entries.
3. Higher Timeframe Confirmation
Multi-Timeframe Consistency: The indicator requires the CHoCH signal (on the current trading timeframe) to be confirmed by the market structure status of a selected higher timeframe. This adds an extra layer of validation, ensuring the signal aligns with broader trends.
Inputs
SwingLen: The number of bars used to define swing pivots.
bodyStrength & bodyLookback: Control sensitivity for body size validation, filtering which candle breaks are considered strong enough for signaling.
htfTf: Selects the higher timeframe for multi-timeframe checking.
show_tpsl: Toggle to show/hide automated Take Profit (TP) and Stop Loss (SL) levels on the chart.
ATR, TP/SL/RR/Trailing Settings: Determines how risk and reward are managed, using ATR for stop placement and multi-level profit targets with optional trailing stop activation after TP1.
Entry & Exit Strategy
Entry Logic
Long Entry: When a bullish CHoCH is detected, optionally confirmed by the higher timeframe, it marks a buy opportunity at the close of the breakout candle.
Short Entry: When a bearish CHoCH forms, also with optional higher timeframe confirmation, it identifies a sell entry at the close of the confirmation candle.
Exit & Trade Management
Stop Loss (SL): Automatically placed at a set ATR distance from entry, dynamically adapting to volatility.
Take Profits (TP1, TP2, TP3): Multiple reward targets are calculated and marked for systematic scaling out or profit-taking, based on a defined risk multiple.
Trailing Stop: Once the first profit target is hit, SL moves to breakeven, and a trailing stop engages, incrementally securing further gains if the trend continues.
State Tracking: All TP, SL, and trailing events are labeled on the chart for easy post-trade analysis.
Body Strength and Trend Filtering: Breakouts are only considered if the candle’s body confirms significant momentum, not just a fleeting spike, improving signal quality.
Event-Driven, Not Rolling: Each bullish or bearish “character change” is signaled only at the true point of structural shift, with strict per-event marking, not continuous signal generation as with typical MA cross strategies.
Integrated Multi-Timeframe Logic: higher timeframe validation minimizes false positives from short-term volatility noise, a capability not found in most indicator-based tools.
Automated, Dynamic Trade Management: This indicator overlays a complete trade management suite (TPs, SL, trailing) that moves with market conditions, allowing for risk handling directly from each signal.
Trading Strategy Application
Trend Reversal & Continuation: Suitable for identifying both sudden reversals and structural continuations, adaptable for intraday, swing, or positional trading styles.
Noise Filtering: Multiple checks (body strength, momentum, multi-timeframe) focus signals on genuine trend changes, filtering out most “whipsaws” seen in pure MA systems.
Visual Feedback: All transitions, TPs, SLs, and trailing events are visually annotated, enhancing the educational and review process.
Smart Money Precision Structure [BullByte]Smart Money Precision Structure
Advanced Market Structure Analysis Using Institutional Order Flow Concepts
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OVERVIEW
Smart Money Precision Structure (SMPS) is a comprehensive market analysis indicator that combines six analytical frameworks to identify high-probability market structure patterns. The indicator uses multi-dimensional scoring algorithms to evaluate market conditions through institutional order flow concepts, providing traders with professional-grade market analysis.
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PURPOSE AND ORIGINALITY
Why This Indicator Was Developed
• Addresses the gap between retail and institutional analysis methods
• Consolidates multiple analysis techniques that professionals use separately
• Automates complex market structure evaluation into actionable insights
• Eliminates the need for multiple indicators by providing comprehensive analysis
What Makes SMPS Original
• Six-Layer Confluence System - Unique combination of market regime, structure, volume flow, momentum, price action, and adaptive filtering
• Institutional Pattern Recognition - Identifies smart money accumulation and distribution patterns
• Adaptive Intelligence - Parameters automatically adjust based on detected market conditions
• Real-Time Market Scoring - Proprietary algorithm rates market quality from 0-100%
• Structure Break Detection - Advanced pivot analysis identifies trend reversals early
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HOW IT WORKS - TECHNICAL METHODOLOGY
1. Market Regime Analysis Engine
The indicator evaluates five core market dimensions:
• Volatility Score - Measures current volatility against 50-period historical baseline
• Trend Score - Analyzes alignment between 8, 21, and 50-period EMAs
• Momentum Score - Combines RSI divergence with MACD signal alignment
• Structure Score - Evaluates pivot point formation clarity
• Efficiency Score - Calculates directional movement efficiency ratio
These scores combine to classify markets into five regimes:
• TRENDING - Strong directional movement with aligned indicators
• RANGING - Sideways movement with mixed directional signals
• VOLATILE - Elevated volatility with unpredictable price swings
• QUIET - Low volatility consolidation periods
• TRANSITIONAL - Market shifting between different regimes
2. Market Structure Analysis
Advanced pivot point analysis identifies:
• Higher Highs and Higher Lows for bullish structure
• Lower Highs and Lower Lows for bearish structure
• Structure breaks when established patterns fail
• Dynamic support and resistance from recent pivot points
• Key level proximity detection using ATR-based buffers
3. Volume Flow Decoding
Institutional activity detection through:
• Volume surge identification when volume exceeds 2x average
• Buy versus sell pressure analysis using price-volume correlation
• Flow strength measurement through directional volume consistency
• Divergence detection between volume and price movements
• Institutional threshold alerts when unusual volume patterns emerge
4. Multi-Period Momentum Synthesis
Weighted momentum calculation across four timeframes:
• 1-period momentum weighted at 40%
• 3-period momentum weighted at 30%
• 5-period momentum weighted at 20%
• 8-period momentum weighted at 10%
Result smoothed with 6-period EMA for noise reduction.
5. Price Action Quality Assessment
Each bar evaluated for:
• Range quality relative to 20-period average
• Body-to-range ratio for directional conviction
• Wick analysis for rejection pattern identification
• Pattern recognition including engulfing and hammer formations
• Sequential price movement analysis
6. Adaptive Parameter System
Parameters automatically adjust based on detected regime:
• Trending markets reduce sensitivity and confirmation requirements
• Volatile markets increase filtering and require additional confirmations
• Ranging markets maintain neutral settings
• Transitional markets use moderate adjustments
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COMPLETE SETTINGS GUIDE
Section 1: Core Analysis Settings
Analysis Sensitivity (0.3-2.0)
• Default: 1.0
• Lower values require stronger price movements
• Higher values detect more subtle patterns
• Scalpers use 0.8-1.2, swing traders use 1.5-2.0
Noise Reduction Level (2-7)
• Default: 4
• Controls filtering of false patterns
• Higher values reduce pattern frequency
• Increase in volatile markets
Minimum Move % (0.05-0.50)
• Default: 0.15%
• Sets minimum price movement threshold
• Adjust based on instrument volatility
• Forex: 0.05-0.10%, Stocks: 0.15-0.25%, Crypto: 0.20-0.50%
High Confirmation Mode
• Default: True (Enabled)
• Requires all technical conditions to align
• Reduces frequency but increases reliability
• Disable for more aggressive pattern detection
Section 2: Market Regime Detection
Enable Regime Analysis
• Default: True (Enabled)
• Activates market environment evaluation
• Essential for adaptive features
• Keep enabled for best results
Regime Analysis Period (20-100)
• Default: 50 bars
• Determines regime calculation lookback
• Shorter for responsive, longer for stable
• Scalping: 20-30, Swing: 75-100
Minimum Market Clarity (0.2-0.8)
• Default: 0.4
• Quality threshold for pattern generation
• Higher values require clearer conditions
• Lower for more patterns, higher for quality
Adaptive Parameter Adjustment
• Default: True (Enabled)
• Enables automatic parameter optimization
• Adjusts based on market regime
• Highly recommended to keep enabled
Section 3: Market Structure Analysis
Enable Structure Validation
• Default: True (Enabled)
• Validates patterns against support/resistance
• Confirms trend structure alignment
• Essential for reliability
Structure Analysis Period (15-50)
• Default: 30 bars
• Period for structure pattern analysis
• Affects support/resistance calculation
• Match to your trading timeframe
Minimum Structure Alignment (0.3-0.8)
• Default: 0.5
• Required structure score for valid patterns
• Higher values need stronger structure
• Balance with desired frequency
Section 4: Analysis Configuration
Minimum Strength Level (3-5)
• Default: 4
• Minimum confirmations for pattern display
• 5 = Maximum reliability, 3 = More patterns
• Beginners should use 4-5
Required Technical Confirmations (4-6)
• Default: 5
• Number of aligned technical factors
• Higher = fewer but better patterns
• Works with High Confirmation Mode
Pattern Separation (3-20 bars)
• Default: 8 bars
• Minimum bars between patterns
• Prevents clustering and overtrading
• Increase for cleaner charts
Section 5: Technical Filters
Momentum Validation
• Default: True (Enabled)
• Requires momentum alignment
• Filters counter-trend patterns
• Essential for trend following
Volume Confluence Analysis
• Default: True (Enabled)
• Requires volume confirmation
• Identifies institutional participation
• Critical for reliability
Trend Direction Filter
• Default: True (Enabled)
• Only shows patterns with trend
• Reduces counter-trend signals
• Disable for reversal hunting
Section 6: Volume Flow Analysis
Institutional Activity Threshold (1.2-3.5)
• Default: 2.0
• Multiplier for unusual volume detection
• Lower finds more institutional activity
• Stock: 2.0-2.5, Forex: 1.5-2.0, Crypto: 2.5-3.5
Volume Surge Multiplier (1.8-4.5)
• Default: 2.5
• Defines significant volume increases
• Adjust per instrument characteristics
• Higher for stocks, lower for forex
Volume Flow Period (12-35)
• Default: 18 bars
• Smoothing for volume analysis
• Shorter = responsive, longer = smooth
• Match to timeframe used
Section 7: Analysis Frequency Control
Maximum Analysis Points Per Hour (1-5)
• Default: 3
• Limits pattern frequency
• Prevents overtrading
• Scalpers: 4-5, Swing traders: 1-2
Section 8: Target Level Configuration
Target Calculation Method
• Default: Market Adaptive
• Three modes available:
- Fixed: Uses set point distances
- Dynamic: ATR-based calculations
- Market Adaptive: Structure-based levels
Minimum Target/Risk Ratio (1.0-3.0)
• Default: 1.5
• Minimum acceptable reward vs risk
• Higher filters lower probability setups
• Professional standard: 1.5-2.0
Fixed Mode Settings:
• Fixed Target Distance: 50 points default
• Fixed Invalidation Distance: 30 points default
• Use for consistent instruments
Dynamic Mode Settings:
• Dynamic Target Multiplier: 1.8x ATR default
• Dynamic Invalidation Multiplier: 1.0x ATR default
• Adapts to volatility automatically
Market Adaptive Settings:
• Use Structure Levels: True (default)
• Structure Level Buffer: 0.1% default
• Places levels at actual support/resistance
Section 9: Visual Display Settings
Color Theme Options
• Professional (Teal/Red)
- Bullish: Teal (#26a69a)
- Bearish: Red (#ef5350)
- Neutral: Gray (#78909c)
- Best for: Traditional traders, clean appearance
• Dark (Neon Green/Pink)
- Bullish: Neon Green (#00ff88)
- Bearish: Hot Pink (#ff0044)
- Neutral: Dark Gray (#333333)
- Best for: Dark theme users, high contrast
• Light (Green/Red Classic)
- Bullish: Green (#4caf50)
- Bearish: Red (#f44336)
- Neutral: Light Gray (#9e9e9e)
- Best for: Light backgrounds, traditional colors
• Vibrant (Cyan/Magenta)
- Bullish: Cyan (#00ffff)
- Bearish: Magenta (#ff00ff)
- Neutral: Medium Gray (#888888)
- Best for: High visibility, modern appearance
Dashboard Position
• Options: Top Left, Top Right, Bottom Left, Bottom Right, Middle Left, Middle Right
• Default: Top Right
• Choose based on chart layout preference
Dashboard Size
• Full: Complete information display (desktop)
• Mobile: Compact view for small screens
• Default: Full
Analysis Display Style
• Arrows : Simple directional markers
• Labels : Detailed text information
• Zones : Colored areas showing pattern regions
• Default: Labels (most informative)
Display Options:
• Display Analysis Strength: Shows star rating
• Display Target Levels: Shows target/invalidation lines
• Display Market Regime: Shows regime in pattern labels
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HOW TO USE SMPS - DETAILED GUIDE
Understanding the Dashboard
Top Row - Header
• SMPS Dashboard title
• VALUE column: Current readings
• STATUS column: Condition assessments
Market Regime Row
• Shows: TRENDING, RANGING, VOLATILE, QUIET, or TRANSITIONAL
• Color coding: Green = Favorable, Red = Caution
• Status: FAVORABLE or CAUTION trading conditions
Market Score Row
• Percentage from 0-100%
• Above 60% = Strong conditions
• 40-60% = Moderate conditions
• Below 40% = Weak conditions
Structure Row
• Direction: BULLISH, BEARISH, or NEUTRAL
• Status: INTACT or BREAK
• Orange BREAK indicates structure failure
Volume Flow Row
• Direction: BUYING or SELLING
• Intensity: STRONG or WEAK
• Color indicates dominant pressure
Momentum Row
• Numerical momentum value
• Positive = Upward pressure
• Negative = Downward pressure
Volume Status Row
• INST = Institutional activity detected
• HIGH = Above average volume
• NORM = Normal volume levels
Adaptive Mode Row
• ACTIVE = Parameters adjusting
• STATIC = Fixed parameters
• Shows required confirmations
Analysis Level Row
• Minimum strength level setting
• Pattern separation in bars
Market State Row
• Current analysis: BULLISH, BEARISH, NEUTRAL
• Shows analysis price level when active
T:R Ratio Row
• Current target to risk ratio
• GOOD = Meets minimum requirement
• LOW = Below minimum threshold
Strength Row
• BULL or BEAR dominance
• Numerical strength value 0-100
Price Row
• Current price
• Percentage change
Last Analysis Row
• Previous pattern direction
• Bars since last pattern
Reading Pattern Signals
Bullish Structure Pattern
• Upward triangle or "Bullish Structure" label
• Star rating shows strength (★★★★★ = strongest)
• Green line = potential target level
• Red dashed line = invalidation level
• Appears below price bars
Bearish Structure Pattern
• Downward triangle or "Bearish Structure" label
• Star rating indicates reliability
• Green line = potential target level
• Red dashed line = invalidation level
• Appears above price bars
Pattern Strength Interpretation
• ★★★★★ = 6 confirmations (exceptional)
• ★★★★☆ = 5 confirmations (strong)
• ★★★☆☆ = 4 confirmations (moderate)
• ★★☆☆☆ = 3 confirmations (minimum)
• Below minimum = filtered out
Visual Elements on Chart
Lines and Levels:
• Gray Line = 21 EMA trend reference
• Green Stepline = Dynamic support level
• Red Stepline = Dynamic resistance level
• Green Solid Line = Active target level
• Red Dashed Line = Active invalidation level
Pattern Markers:
• Triangles = Arrow display mode
• Text Labels = Label display mode
• Colored Boxes = Zone display mode
Target Completion Labels:
• "Target" = Price reached target level
• "Invalid" = Pattern invalidated by price
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RECOMMENDED USAGE BY TIMEFRAME
1-Minute Charts (Scalping)
• Sensitivity: 0.8-1.2
• Noise Reduction: 3-4
• Pattern Separation: 3-5 bars
• High Confirmation: Optional
• Best for: Quick intraday moves
5-Minute Charts (Precision Intraday)
• Sensitivity: 1.0 (default)
• Noise Reduction: 4 (default)
• Pattern Separation: 8 bars
• High Confirmation: Enabled
• Best for: Day trading
15-Minute Charts (Short Swing)
• Sensitivity: 1.0-1.5
• Noise Reduction: 4-5
• Pattern Separation: 10-12 bars
• High Confirmation: Enabled
• Best for: Intraday swings
30-Minute to 1-Hour (Position Trading)
• Sensitivity: 1.5-2.0
• Noise Reduction: 5-7
• Pattern Separation: 15-20 bars
• Regime Period: 75-100
• Best for: Multi-day positions
Daily Charts (Swing Trading)
• Sensitivity: 1.8-2.0
• Noise Reduction: 6-7
• Pattern Separation: 20 bars
• All filters enabled
• Best for: Long-term analysis
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MARKET-SPECIFIC SETTINGS
Forex Pairs
• Minimum Move: 0.05-0.10%
• Institutional Threshold: 1.5-2.0
• Volume Surge: 1.8-2.2
• Target Mode: Dynamic or Market Adaptive
Stock Indices (ES, NQ, YM)
• Minimum Move: 0.10-0.15%
• Institutional Threshold: 2.0-2.5
• Volume Surge: 2.5-3.0
• Target Mode: Market Adaptive
Individual Stocks
• Minimum Move: 0.15-0.25%
• Institutional Threshold: 2.0-2.5
• Volume Surge: 2.5-3.5
• Target Mode: Dynamic
Cryptocurrency
• Minimum Move: 0.20-0.50%
• Institutional Threshold: 2.5-3.5
• Volume Surge: 3.0-4.5
• Target Mode: Dynamic
• Increase noise reduction
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PRACTICAL APPLICATION EXAMPLES
Example 1: Strong Trending Market
Dashboard Reading:
• Market Regime: TRENDING
• Market Score: 75%
• Structure: BULLISH, INTACT
• Volume Flow: BUYING, STRONG
• Momentum: +0.45
Interpretation:
• Strong uptrend environment
• Institutional buying present
• Look for bullish patterns as continuation
• Higher probability of success
• Consider using lower sensitivity
Example 2: Range-Bound Conditions
Dashboard Reading:
• Market Regime: RANGING
• Market Score: 35%
• Structure: NEUTRAL
• Volume Flow: SELLING, WEAK
• Momentum: -0.05
Interpretation:
• No clear direction
• Low opportunity environment
• Patterns are less reliable
• Consider waiting for regime change
• Or switch to a range-trading approach
Example 3: Structure Break Alert
Dashboard Reading:
• Previous: BULLISH structure
• Current: Structure BREAK
• Volume: INST flag active
• Momentum: Shifting negative
Interpretation:
• Trend reversal potentially beginning
• Institutional participation detected
• Watch for bearish pattern confirmation
• Adjust bias accordingly
• Increase caution on long positions
Example 4: Volatile Market
Dashboard Reading:
• Market Regime: VOLATILE
• Market Score: 45%
• Adaptive Mode: ACTIVE
• Confirmations: Increased to 6
Interpretation:
• Choppy conditions
• Parameters auto-adjusted
• Fewer but higher quality patterns
• Wider stops may be needed
• Consider reducing position size
Below are a few chart examples of the Smart Money Precision Structure (SMPS) indicator in action.
• Example 1 – Bullish Structure Detection on SOLUSD 5m
• Example 2 – Bearish Structure Detected with Strong Confluence on SOLUSD 5m
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
No Patterns Appearing
Check these settings:
• High Confirmation Mode may be too restrictive
• Minimum Strength Level may be too high
• Market Clarity threshold may be too high
• Regime filter may be blocking patterns
• Try increasing sensitivity
Too Many Patterns
Adjust these settings:
• Enable High Confirmation Mode
• Increase Minimum Strength Level to 5
• Increase Pattern Separation
• Reduce Sensitivity below 1.0
• Enable all technical filters
Dashboard Shows "CAUTION"
This indicates:
• Market conditions are unfavorable
• Regime is RANGING or QUIET
• Market score is low
• Consider waiting for better conditions
• Or adjust expectations accordingly
Patterns Not Reaching Targets
Consider:
• Market may be choppy
• Volatility may have changed
• Try Dynamic target mode
• Reduce target/risk ratio requirement
• Check if regime is VOLATILE
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ALERTS CONFIGURATION
Alert Message Format
Alerts include:
• Pattern type (Bullish/Bearish)
• Strength rating
• Market regime
• Analysis price level
• Target and invalidation levels
• Strength percentage
• Target/Risk ratio
• Educational disclaimer
Setting Up Alerts
• Click Alert button on TradingView
• Select SMPS indicator
• Choose alert frequency
• Customize message if desired
• Alerts fire on pattern detection
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DATA WINDOW INFORMATION
The Data Window displays:
• Market Regime Score (0-100)
• Market Structure Bias (-1 to +1)
• Bullish Strength (0-100)
• Bearish Strength (0-100)
• Bull Target/Risk Ratio
• Bear Target/Risk Ratio
• Relative Volume
• Momentum Value
• Volume Flow Strength
• Bull Confirmations Count
• Bear Confirmations Count
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BEST PRACTICES AND TIPS
For Beginners
• Start with default settings
• Use High Confirmation Mode
• Focus on TRENDING regime only
• Paper trade first
• Learn one timeframe thoroughly
For Intermediate Users
• Experiment with sensitivity settings
• Try different target modes
• Use multiple timeframes
• Combine with price action analysis
• Track pattern success rate
For Advanced Users
• Customize per instrument
• Create setting templates
• Use regime information for bias
• Combine with other indicators
• Develop systematic rules
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IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS
• This indicator is for educational and informational purposes only
• Not financial advice or a trading system
• Past performance does not guarantee future results
• Trading involves substantial risk of loss
• Always use appropriate risk management
• Verify patterns with additional analysis
• The author is not a registered investment advisor
• No liability accepted for trading losses
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VERSION NOTES
Version 1.0.0 - Initial Release
• Six-layer confluence system
• Adaptive parameter technology
• Institutional volume detection
• Market regime classification
• Structure break identification
• Real-time dashboard
• Multiple display modes
• Comprehensive settings
## My Final Thoughts
Smart Money Precision Structure represents an advanced approach to market analysis, bringing institutional-grade techniques to retail traders through intelligent automation and multi-dimensional evaluation. By combining six analytical frameworks with adaptive parameter adjustment, SMPS provides comprehensive market intelligence that single indicators cannot achieve.
The indicator serves as an educational tool for understanding how professional traders analyze markets, while providing practical pattern detection for those seeking to improve their technical analysis. Remember that all trading involves risk, and this tool should be used as part of a complete analysis approach, not as a standalone trading system.
- BullByte
Smart Money Trades Pro [BOSWaves]Smart Money Trades Pro – Advanced Market Structure & Liquidity Visualizer
Overview
Smart Money Trades Pro is a comprehensive trading tool designed for traders seeking an in-depth understanding of market structure, liquidity dynamics, and institutional flow. The indicator systematically identifies key market turning points, including break of structure (BOS) and change of character (CHoCH) events, and overlays these with adaptive visualizations to highlight high-probability trade setups. By integrating ATR-based risk zones, progressive take-profit levels, and real-time trade analytics, Smart Money Trades Pro transforms complex price action into an interpretable framework suitable for multiple trading styles, including scalping, intraday, and swing trading.
Unlike traditional static indicators, Smart Money Trades Pro adapts continuously to market conditions. It evaluates swing highs and lows over a configurable lookback period, then determines structural breaks using customizable confirmation methods (candle body or wick). The resulting signals are augmented with dynamic entry, stop-loss, and target levels, allowing traders to analyze potential trade opportunities with both precision and context. The indicator’s design ensures that each visual element—trend-colored candles, signal markers, and risk/reward boxes—reflects real-time market conditions, offering an actionable interpretation of institutional activity.
How It Works
The indicator’s foundation is built upon market structure analysis. By calculating pivot highs and lows over a specified period, Smart Money Trades Pro identifies potential points of liquidity accumulation and exhaustion. When price breaks a pivot high or low, the indicator evaluates whether this constitutes a BOS or a CHoCH, signaling trend continuation or reversal. These events are marked on the chart with distinct visual cues, allowing traders to quickly discern shifts in market sentiment without manually analyzing historical price action.
Once a structural break is confirmed, the indicator automatically determines entry levels, stop-loss placements, and progressive take-profit zones (TP1, TP2, TP3). These calculations are based on ATR-derived volatility, ensuring that targets scale with current market conditions. Risk and reward zones are plotted as shaded boxes, providing a clear visual representation of potential profit relative to risk for each trade setup. This system allows traders to maintain discipline and consistency, with dynamic trade management baked directly into the visualization.
Trend direction is further reinforced by color-coded candles, which reflect the prevailing market bias. Bullish trends are represented by one color, bearish trends by another, and neutral conditions are displayed in muted tones. This continuous visual feedback simplifies the process of trend assessment and helps confirm the validity of trade setups alongside BOS and CHoCH markers.
Signals and Breakouts
Smart Money Trades Pro includes structured visual signals to indicate actionable price movements:
Bullish Break Signals – Triangular markers below the candle appear when a swing high is broken, suggesting potential long opportunities.
Bearish Break Signals – Triangular markers above the candle appear when a swing low is broken, indicating potential short setups.
Change of Character (CHoCH) – Special markers highlight trend reversals, showing where momentum shifts from bullish to bearish or vice versa.
These markers are strategically spaced to prevent overlap and remain clear during high-volatility periods. Traders can use them in combination with trend-colored candles, risk/reward zones, and ATR-based targets to assess the strength and reliability of each setup. The integrated table provides live trade information, including entry price, stop-loss level, take-profit levels, risk/reward ratio, and trade direction, ensuring that trade decisions are informed and data-driven.
Interpretation
Trend Analysis : The indicator’s trend coloring, combined with BOS and CHoCH detection, provides an immediate view of market direction. Rising structures indicate bullish momentum, while falling structures signal bearish momentum. CHoCH markers highlight potential trend reversals or significant liquidity sweeps.
Volatility and Risk Assessment : ATR-based calculations determine stop-loss distances and target levels, giving a quantitative measure of risk relative to market volatility. Wide ATR readings indicate periods of high price fluctuation, whereas narrow readings suggest consolidation and reduced risk exposure.
Market Structure Insights : By monitoring swing highs and lows alongside break confirmations, traders can identify where institutional players are likely active. Areas with multiple structural breaks or overlapping targets can indicate liquidity hotspots, potential reversal zones, or areas of market congestion.
Trade Management : The built-in trade zones allow traders to visualize entry, risk, and reward simultaneously. Progressive targets (TP1, TP2, TP3) reflect incremental profit-taking strategies, while dynamic stop-loss levels help preserve capital during adverse moves.
Strategy Integration
Smart Money Trades Pro supports a range of trading approaches:
Trend Following : Enter trades in the direction of confirmed BOS while using CHoCH markers and trend-colored candles to validate momentum.
Pullback Entries : Use failed breakout retests or minor reversals toward broken structure levels for lower-risk entries.
Mean Reversion : In consolidated zones with narrow ATR and repeated BOS/CHoCH activity, anticipate reversals or short-term corrective moves.
Multi-Timeframe Confirmation : Overlay signals on higher or lower timeframes to filter noise and improve trade accuracy.
Stop-loss levels should be placed just beyond the opposing structural point, while take-profit targets can be scaled using the ATR-based zones. Progressive targets allow for partial exits or scaling out of trades while maintaining exposure to larger moves.
Advanced Techniques
Traders seeking greater precision can combine Smart Money Trades Pro with volume, momentum, or volatility indicators to validate signals. Observing sequences of BOS and CHoCH markers across multiple timeframes provides insight into liquidity accumulation and depletion trends. Tracking the expansion or contraction of ATR-based zones helps anticipate shifts in volatility, enabling better timing for entries and exits.
Customizing the structure period and confirmation type allows the indicator to adapt to different asset classes and timeframes. Shorter periods increase sensitivity to smaller swings, while longer periods filter noise and emphasize higher-probability structural breaks. By integrating these features, the indicator offers a robust statistical framework for disciplined, data-driven trading decisions.
Inputs and Customization
Structure Detection Period : Defines the lookback window for pivot high and low calculation.
Break Confirmation : Choose whether to confirm breaks using candle body or wick.
Display CHoCH : Toggle visibility of change-of-character markers.
Color Trend Bars : Enable color-coding of candles based on market structure direction.
Show Info Table : Display trade dashboard showing entry, stop-loss, take-profits, risk/reward, and bias.
Table Position : Choose from top-left, top-right, bottom-left, or bottom-right placement.
Color Customization : Configure bullish, bearish, neutral, risk, reward, and text colors for enhanced visual clarity.
Why Use Smart Money Trades Pro
Smart Money Trades Pro transforms complex market behavior into an actionable visual framework. By combining market structure analysis, liquidity tracking, ATR-based risk/reward mapping, and a dynamic trade dashboard, it provides a multidimensional view of the market. Traders can focus on execution, interpret trends, and evaluate overextensions or reversals without relying on guesswork. The indicator is suitable for scalping, intraday, and swing strategies, offering a comprehensive system for understanding and trading alongside institutional participants.
Better Pivot Points [LuminoAlgo]Overview
The Better Pivot Points indicator is an advanced trend analysis tool that combines Supertrend methodology with automated pivot point identification and zigzag visualization. This indicator helps traders identify significant price turning points and visualize market structure through dynamic pivot labeling and connecting lines.
How It Works
This indicator utilizes a Supertrend-based algorithm to detect meaningful pivot points in price action. Unlike traditional pivot point indicators that rely on fixed time periods, this tool dynamically identifies pivots based on trend changes, providing more relevant and timely signals.
The algorithm tracks trend changes using ATR-based Supertrend crossovers to determine when significant highs and lows have formed. When a trend reversal is detected, the indicator marks the pivot point and draws connecting lines to visualize price flow and market structure progression.
Key Features
• Dynamic Pivot Detection: Automatically identifies high and low pivot points using Supertrend crossovers
• Market Structure Labeling: Labels pivots as HH (Higher High), LH (Lower High), HL (Higher Low), or LL (Lower Low)
• Zigzag Visualization: Connects pivot points with customizable lines to clearly show price flow and market structure
• Color-Coded Analysis: Uses distinct colors to indicate bullish trends (green), bearish trends (red), and neutral conditions (yellow)
• Customizable Parameters: Adjustable ATR period, factor, line width, and line style
Input Settings
• ATR Length: Controls the sensitivity of the Supertrend calculation (default: 21)
• Factor: Multiplier for the ATR-based Supertrend bands (default: 2.0)
• Zigzag Line Width: Customize the thickness of connecting lines (1-4)
• Zigzag Line Style: Choose between Solid, Dashed, or Dotted line styles
What Makes This Original
This indicator combines several analytical concepts into a cohesive tool that differentiates it from standard pivot point indicators:
1. Uses Supertrend crossovers as the trigger for pivot detection rather than traditional high/low lookback periods
2. Automatically categorizes market structure using HH/LH/HL/LL labeling system based on pivot relationships
3. Provides real-time zigzag visualization with intelligent color coding that reflects trend direction
4. Integrates trend direction analysis with structural pivot identification in a single comprehensive tool
The underlying calculations use custom logic for tracking trend states, validating pivot points, and determining appropriate color coding based on market structure analysis.
How to Use
1. Trend Identification: Green lines indicate bullish market structure, red lines show bearish structure, yellow indicates transitional periods
2. Support/Resistance: Pivot points often act as future support and resistance levels for price action
3. Market Structure Analysis: HH and HL patterns suggest uptrends, while LH and LL patterns indicate downtrends
4. Entry/Exit Planning: Use pivot points and trend changes to plan potential trade entries and exits
Important Limitations and Warnings
• This indicator is a technical analysis tool and should not be used as the sole basis for trading decisions
• Pivot points are identified after price moves occur, meaning this indicator has inherent lag and cannot predict future pivots
• False signals can occur during ranging or choppy market conditions where trends are unclear
• Past performance of any indicator does not guarantee future results or trading success
• The indicator works best in clearly trending markets and may produce less reliable signals in sideways price action
• This tool requires interpretation and should be combined with other forms of analysis
• Always use proper risk management and position sizing strategies when trading
Why This Script Is Protected
This indicator uses proprietary algorithms for pivot detection timing, trend state management, and market structure analysis that represent original research and development. The specific logic for pivot validation, color-coding methodology, and structural relationship calculations contains unique approaches that differentiate it from standard pivot point indicators available in the public library.
Disclaimer
This indicator is for educational and analysis purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Trading involves substantial risk and is not suitable for all investors. Past results are not indicative of future performance. The future is fundamentally unknowable and past results in no way guarantee future performance. Always conduct your own research and consider your risk tolerance before making any trading decisions.
Volumetric Support and Resistance [BackQuant]Volumetric Support and Resistance
What this is
This Overlay locates price levels where both structure and participation have been meaningful. It combines classical swing points with a volume filter, then manages those levels on the chart as price evolves. Each level carries:
• A reference price (support or resistance)
• An estimate of the volume that traded around that price
• A touch counter that updates when price retests it
• A visual box whose thickness is scaled by volatility
The result is a concise map of candidate support and resistance that is informed by both price location and how much trading occurred there.
How levels are built
Find structural pivots uses ta.pivothigh and ta.pivotlow with a user set sensitivity. Larger sensitivity looks for broader swings. Smaller sensitivity captures tighter turns.
Require meaningful volume computes an average volume over a lookback period and forms a volume ratio for the current bar. A pivot only becomes a level when the ratio is at least the volume significance multiplier.
Avoid clustering checks a minimum level distance (as a percent of price). If a candidate is too close to an existing level, it is skipped to keep the map readable.
Attach a volume strength to the level estimates volume strength by averaging the volume of recent bars whose high to low range spans that price. Levels with unusually high strength are flagged as high volume.
Store and draw levels are kept in an array with fields for price, type, volume, touches, creation bar, and a box handle. On the last bar, each level is drawn as a horizontal box centered at the price with a vertical thickness scaled by ATR. Borders are thicker when the level is marked high volume. Boxes can extend into the future.
How levels evolve over time
• Aging and pruning : levels are removed if they are too old relative to the lookback or if you exceed the maximum active levels.
• Break detection : a level can be removed when price closes through it by more than a break threshold set as a fraction of ATR. Toggle with Remove Broken Levels.
• Touches : when price approaches within the break threshold, the level’s touch counter increments.
Visual encoding
• Boxes : support boxes are green, resistance boxes are red. Box height uses an ATR based thickness so tolerance scales with volatility. Transparency is fixed in this version. Borders are thicker on high volume levels.
• Volume annotation : show the estimated volume inside the box or as a label at the right. If a level has more than one touch, a suffix like “(2x)” is appended.
• Extension : boxes can extend a fixed number of bars into the future and can be set to extend right.
• High volume bar tint : bars with volume above average × multiplier are tinted green if up and red if down.
Inputs at a glance
Core Settings
• Level Detection Sensitivity — pivot window for swing detection
• Volume Significance Multiplier — minimum volume ratio to accept a pivot
• Lookback Period — window for average volume and maintenance rules
Level Management
• Maximum Active Levels — cap on concurrently drawn levels
• Minimum Level Distance (%) — required spacing between level prices
Visual Settings
• Remove Broken Levels — drop a level once price closes decisively through it
• Show Volume Information on Levels — annotate volume and touches
• Extend Levels to Right — carry boxes forward
Enhanced Visual Settings
• Show Volume Text Inside Box — text placement option
• Volume Based Transparency and Volume Based Border Thickness — helper logic provided; current draw block fixes transparency and increases border width on high volume levels
Colors
• Separate colors for support, resistance, and their high volume variants
How it can be used
• Trade planning : use the most recent support and resistance as reference zones for entries, profit taking, or stop placement. ATR scaled thickness provides a practical buffer.
• Context for patterns : combine with breakouts, pullbacks, or candle patterns. A breakout through a high volume resistance carries more informational weight than one through a thin level.
• Prioritization : when multiple levels are nearby, prefer high volume or higher touch counts.
• Regime adaptation : widen sensitivity and increase minimum distance in fast regimes to avoid clutter. Tighten them in calm regimes to capture more granularity.
Why volume support and resistance is used in trading
Support and resistance relate to willingness to transact at certain prices. Volume measures participation. When many contracts change hands near a price:
• More market players hold inventory there, often creating responsive behavior on retests
• Order flow can concentrate again to defend or to exit
• Breaks can be cleaner as trapped inventory rebalances
Conditioning level detection on above average activity focuses attention on prices that mattered to more participants.
Alerts
• New Support Level Created
• New Resistance Level Created
• Level Touch Alert
• Level Break Alert
Strengths
• Dual filter of structure and participation, reducing trivial swing points
• Self cleaning map that retires old or invalid levels
• Volatility aware presentation using ATR based thickness
• Touch counting for persistence assessment
• Tunable inputs for instrument and timeframe
Limitations and caveats
• Volume strength is an approximation based on bars spanning the price, not true per price volume
• Pivots confirm after the sensitivity window completes, so new levels appear with a delay
• Narrow ranges can still cluster levels unless minimum distance is increased
• Large gaps may jump past levels and immediately trigger break conditions
Practical tuning guide
• If the chart is crowded: increase sensitivity, increase minimum level distance, or reduce maximum active levels
• If useful levels are missed: reduce volume multiplier or sensitivity
• If you want stricter break removal: increase the ATR based break threshold in code
• For instruments with session patterns: tailor the lookback period to a representative window
Interpreting touches and breaks
• First touch after creation is a validation test
• Multiple shallow touches suggest absorption; a later break may then travel farther
• Breaks on high current volume merit extra attention
Multi timeframe usage
Levels are computed on the active chart timeframe. A common workflow is to keep a higher timeframe instance for structure and a lower timeframe instance for execution. Align trades with higher timeframe levels where possible.
Final Thoughts
This indicator builds a lightweight, self updating map of support and resistance grounded in swings and participation. It is not a full market profile, but it captures much of the practical benefit with modest complexity. Treat levels as context and decision zones, not guarantees. Combine with your entry logic and risk controls.
