BTC ETF Average Inflow Cost BasisConcept
Since the historic launch of Bitcoin Spot ETFs on January 11, 2024, institutional flows have become a major driver of price action. This indicator aims to visualize the aggregate Cost Basis (average entry price) of the major Bitcoin ETFs relative to the underlying asset.
It serves as an on-chain proxy for institutional positioning, helping traders identify critical support levels where ETF inflows have historically concentrated.
How it Works
The script aggregates daily volume data from the top Bitcoin ETFs (IBIT, FBTC, ARKB, GBTC, BITB) and compares it against the Bitcoin price (BTCUSDT).
ETF Cost Basis (Pink Line):
This is calculated as a Cumulative Volume-Weighted Average Price (VWAP), anchored specifically to the ETF launch date (Jan 11, 2024).
Formula: It accumulates (BTC Price * Total ETF Volume) and divides it by the Cumulative Total ETF Volume.
This creates a dynamic level representing the "breakeven" price for the aggregate volume traded through these funds.
True Market Mean (Gray Line):
This represents the simple cumulative average of the Bitcoin price since the ETF launch date. It acts as a neutral baseline for the post-ETF market era.
How to Use
Institutional Support: The Cost Basis line often acts as a strong dynamic support level during corrections. When price revisits this level, it suggests the market is returning to the average institutional entry price.
Trend Filter:
Price > Cost Basis: The market is in a net profit state relative to ETF flows (Bullish/Trend continuation).
Price < Cost Basis: The market is in a net loss state (Bearish/Capitulation risk).
Confluence: The intersection of the Cost Basis and the True Market Mean can signal pivotal moments of trend reset.
Features
Data Aggregation: Pulls data from 5 major ETFs via request.security without repainting (using closed bars).
Dashboard: Includes a table in the top-right corner displaying real-time values for Price, Cost Basis, and Market Mean.
Customization: You can toggle individual ETF Moving Averages in the settings (disabled by default due to price scale differences between BTC and ETF shares).
Disclaimer
This tool is for educational purposes only and attempts to estimate institutional cost basis using volume proxies. It does not represent financial advice.
Indicators and strategies
10 DMA vs 20 DMA Professional Chart by hasan15 minutes chart for intraday bull and bear flag . this will gives you trend confirmation as well
NCL Noise FilterOne of our Favorite Indicators - the NeoChartLabs Noise Filter.
FILTER OUT THE NOISE and focus on the moves that matter, toggle the settings to match your preference.
Or switch the Duration Setting to Institutional on a high timeframe (1W+) to locate great spot buying opportunities near cycle tops and bottoms.
Volume Filter: The volume filter automatically turns OFF when you switch to Major Macro Cycle or Institutional Baseline, as those high-timeframe structural breaks are often valid even on lower relative volume.
You can change the volume requirement by checking the volume of the current breakout bar against its Relative Volume (RVOL) - A setting of 0 turns this OFF.
A common professional standard is to require the breakout volume to be at least 1.5x to 2x higher than the 20-period average volume.
*we recommend using a higher volume setting on low timeframes under the 4HR to reduce false signals.
MTF Filter:
*we recommend to set at least 1 timeframe above your trade (i.e if you enter on the 2hour set to the 4 hour)
It prevents entering trades that are essentially minor pullbacks in a much larger opposing trend.
By integrating a higher timeframe EMA (e.g., a 200-period EMA from a 4x higher timeframe), you can filter out counter-trend trades that have a higher probability of failing.
ATR Filter:
Filters "Fake-Outs": It forces the price to not just "touch" the trendline, but to break it with enough force to clear the current average volatility.
Adaptive: Unlike a fixed pip/dollar amount, the ATR adjusts to the asset. On Bitcoin, the threshold might be $500; on a penny stock, it might be $0.05.
Bullish Cross: The price must close above the support trendline + (0.5 * ATR).
Bearish Cross: The price must close below the resistance trendline - (0.5 * ATR).
MACD Filter:
Bullish Crosses require the MACD Histogram to be increasing (showing positive momentum acceleration).
Bearish Crosses require the MACD Histogram to be decreasing (showing negative momentum acceleration).
RSI Filter:
Bullish Breakout (Cross of the lower/support trendline): You would want the RSI to be rising or above 50, showing that buyers are in control.
Bearish Breakdown (Cross of the upper/resistance trendline): You would want the RSI to be falling or below 50, showing sellers are in control.
Market Structure Shifts (CHoCH) - identifying Trends with bullish/bearish dashed horizontal lines for each CHoCH providing a cleaner visualization of the support or resistance level that price has just violated.
Duration Table for 1Week Charts
Trading Style Fractal Length (p) Pattern Span Confirmation Delay
Standard Swing 2 5 Weeks 2 Weeks
Intermediate Trend 5 11 Weeks 5 Weeks
Major Macro Cycle 10–20 21–41 Weeks 10–20 Weeks
Institutional Baseline 44 ~2 Years ~10 Months
FVG MTF Consensus OscillatorFVG MTF Consensus Oscillator
A multi-timeframe, multi-component oscillator that combines momentum, deviation, and slope analysis across multiple timeframes using Zeiierman's Chebyshev-filtered trend calculation. This indicator identifies potential turning points with zone-based signal classification and timeframe consensus filtering.
Backed by ML/Deep Learning evaluation on ES Futures data from 2015-2024.
🎯 Concept
Traditional oscillators suffer from two major weaknesses:
Single measurement - relying on one metric makes them susceptible to noise
Single timeframe - missing the bigger picture leads to fighting the trend
The FVG MTF Consensus Oscillator addresses both issues by combining three independent measurements across three timeframes into a weighted consensus signal.
The Three Components
Momentum - How fast is the trend moving?
Deviation - How far has price stretched from the trend?
Slope - What is the short-term directional bias?
The Three Timeframes
TF1 (Chart) - Your current chart timeframe (lowest weight)
TF2 (Medium) - Typically 1H or 4H (medium weight)
TF3 (High) - Typically 4H or Daily (highest weight)
By requiring agreement across multiple components AND multiple timeframes, the oscillator filters out noise while capturing meaningful, high-probability market movements.
🔧 How It Works
The Core: Chebyshev Type 1 Filter
At its heart, this indicator uses a Chebyshev Type 1 low-pass filter (inspired by Zeiierman's FVG Trend) to extract a clean trend line from price action. Unlike simple moving averages, the Chebyshev filter offers:
Sharper cutoff between trend and noise
Minimal lag for a given smoothness level
Controlled overshoot via the ripple parameter
Three Oscillator Components
1. Momentum Component
Momentum = Current Trend Value - Previous Trend Value
Measures the velocity of the trend. High positive values indicate strong upward acceleration, while high negative values show downward acceleration.
2. Deviation Component
Deviation = Close Price - Trend Value
Measures how far price has stretched away from the trend line. Useful for identifying overextended conditions and mean reversion opportunities.
3. Slope Component
Slope = Change in Trend over 3 bars
Captures the short-term directional bias of the trend itself, helping confirm trend changes.
Normalization & Component Consensus
Each component is individually normalized to a -100 to +100 scale using adaptive scaling. The oscillator output is a weighted average of all three components, allowing you to emphasize different aspects based on your trading style.
Multi-Timeframe Weighting
The final oscillator value combines all three timeframes using configurable weights:
Combined = (TF1 × Weight1 + TF2 × Weight2 + TF3 × Weight3) / Total Weight
Default weights (1, 2, 3) ensure higher timeframes have more influence, keeping you aligned with the dominant trend while timing entries on lower timeframes.
📊 Zone System
The oscillator uses a fuzzy zone system to classify market conditions:
ZoneRangeInterpretationSignal ColorNeutral-5 to +5No clear bias, avoid tradingGrayContinuation±5 to ±25Trend pullback, continuation setupsAquaDeep Swing±25 to ±50Extended move, stronger setupsGreenReversalBeyond ±50Extreme extension, reversal potentialOrange
When "Show Zone Background" is enabled, the background shading darkens as the oscillator moves into more extreme zones, providing instant visual feedback.
📈 Signal Interpretation
Turn Signals
The indicator plots triangular markers when the oscillator changes direction:
▲ Triangle Up (bottom): Oscillator turning up from a low
▼ Triangle Down (top): Oscillator turning down from a high
Signal Quality by Zone
Not all signals are equal. The signal color indicates which zone the turn occurred in:
ColorZoneProbabilityBest UseGrayNeutralLowAvoid or use very tight stopsAquaContinuationModerateTrend continuation entriesGreenDeep SwingHigherSwing trade entriesOrangeReversalHighestCounter-trend with caution
Timeframe Consensus Filter
Signals only fire when the required number of timeframes agree on direction. With default settings (TF Consensus = 2), at least 2 of 3 timeframes must be moving in the same direction for a signal to trigger.
This prevents:
Taking longs when higher timeframes are bearish
Taking shorts when higher timeframes are bullish
Whipsaws during timeframe disagreement
Trend Coloring
The combined oscillator line changes color based on trend direction:
Light purple (RGB 240, 174, 252): Majority of timeframes trending up
Dark purple (RGB 84, 19, 95): Majority of timeframes trending down
Info Table
When MTF is enabled, a table in the top-right corner displays:
Current oscillator values for each timeframe (TF1, TF2, TF3)
Combined value (CMB)
Color coding: Green = rising, Red = falling
⚙️ Settings Guide
Timeframe Settings
SettingDefaultDescriptionEnable Multi-TimeframeOnMaster switch for MTF functionalityTF1 (Chart)"" (current)First timeframe, typically your chart TFTF2 (Medium)60Second timeframe, typically 1HTF3 (High)240Third timeframe, typically 4HTF1/TF2/TF3 Weight1 / 2 / 3Influence of each TF on combined signal
Timeframe Tips:
Keep TF1 ≤ TF2 ≤ TF3 (ascending order)
For day trading: 5m / 15m / 1H
For swing trading: 1H / 4H / Daily
For position trading: 4H / Daily / Weekly
Display Settings
SettingDefaultDescriptionShow All TimeframesOffDisplay individual TF oscillator linesShow Combined LineOnDisplay the weighted combined oscillatorShow Zone BackgroundOffShade background based on current zone
Trend Filter Settings
SettingDefaultDescriptionTrend Ripple4.0Filter responsiveness (1-10). Higher = faster but more overshootTrend Cutoff0.1Cutoff frequency (0.01-0.5). Lower = smoother trendNormalization Length50Lookback for scaling. Longer = more stable
Component Weights
SettingDefaultDescriptionMomentum Weight1.0Emphasis on trend speedDeviation Weight1.0Emphasis on price stretch from trendSlope Weight1.0Emphasis on short-term trend direction
Component Tips:
For trend-following: Increase Momentum and Slope weights
For mean reversion: Increase Deviation weight
Set any weight to 0 to disable that component
Zone Thresholds
SettingDefaultDescriptionNeutral Zone5Inner boundary (±5 = neutral)Continuation Zone25Middle boundary for continuation setupsDeep Swing Zone50Outer boundary for reversal zone
Adjust based on instrument volatility. More volatile instruments may need wider zones.
Signal Filters
SettingDefaultDescriptionSignal Cooldown3Minimum bars between signalsMin Turn Size2.0Minimum oscillator change for valid turnTF Consensus Required2Minimum TFs agreeing for signal (1-3)
💡 Usage Examples
Example 1: Trend Continuation (Dip Buying)
Setup: Uptrend confirmed by higher timeframes
Check the info table - TF2 and TF3 should show green (rising)
Wait for TF1 to pull back, oscillator enters Continuation zone
Enter on Aqua ▲ signal (turn up with TF consensus)
Stop below recent swing low
Target: Previous high or next resistance
Why it works: You're buying a dip in an established uptrend with multi-timeframe confirmation.
Example 2: Deep Swing Entry
Setup: Extended move showing exhaustion
Oscillator reaches Deep Swing zone (±25 to ±50)
At least 2 TFs start showing the same direction
Enter on Green signal indicating momentum exhaustion
Use tighter stop as the move is already extended
Target: Return to Continuation zone or trend line
Why it works: Extended moves tend to mean-revert. The zone system identifies these opportunities.
Example 3: Reversal Setup (Advanced)
Setup: Extreme extension with diverging timeframes
Oscillator reaches Reversal zone (beyond ±50)
Watch for TF1 to turn while TF3 is still extended
Enter on Orange signal - this is counter-trend!
Use smaller position size and wider stops
Target: Return to Deep Swing or Continuation zone
Why it works: Extreme extensions eventually correct. The orange signal marks high-probability reversal points.
Example 4: Avoiding Bad Trades
What to avoid:
Gray signals in Neutral zone - No edge, random noise
Signals against TF3 direction - Fighting the dominant trend
Signals without TF consensus - Timeframe disagreement = choppy market
Multiple signals in quick succession - Let cooldown filter work
🔬 Multi-Timeframe Analysis Tips
Reading the Info Table
The info table shows real-time oscillator values:
| TF1 | TF2 | TF3 | CMB |
| 23.5 | 45.2 | 67.8 | 52.1 |
All green: Strong uptrend across all timeframes
All red: Strong downtrend across all timeframes
Mixed colors: Potential transition or consolidation
Timeframe Alignment States
TF1TF2TF3Interpretation↑↑↑Strong bull - look for long entries↓↓↓Strong bear - look for short entries↑↑↓Pullback in downtrend - caution on longs↓↓↑Pullback in uptrend - caution on shorts↑↓↑Choppy - reduce position size↓↑↓Choppy - reduce position size
The Power of Consensus
With TF Consensus = 2, signals only fire when 2+ timeframes agree. This single filter eliminates most whipsaws and keeps you aligned with the dominant trend.
For more conservative trading, set TF Consensus = 3 (all timeframes must agree).
⚠️ Important Notes
This indicator does not predict the future. It measures current market conditions and momentum across multiple timeframes.
Always use proper risk management. No indicator is 100% accurate.
Combine with price action. The oscillator works best when confirmed by support/resistance, candlestick patterns, or other confluence factors.
Respect the higher timeframe. When TF3 disagrees, trade smaller or sit out.
Zone signals are probabilistic. Orange (reversal) signals have higher probability but aren't guaranteed reversals.
Adjust settings per instrument. Default settings are optimized for ES Futures but may need tuning for other markets.
🧪 ML/Deep Learning Background
The default parameters and zone thresholds were evaluated using machine learning techniques on ES Futures data spanning 2015-2024. This included:
Optimization of component weights
Zone threshold calibration
Timeframe weight balancing
Signal filter tuning
While past performance doesn't guarantee future results, the parameters represent a data-driven starting point rather than arbitrary defaults.
🙏 Credits
This indicator is inspired by Zeiierman's Multitimeframe Fair Value Gap (FVG) indicator, specifically utilizing concepts from his Chebyshev Type 1 filter implementation for trend calculation.
Original indicator: Multitimeframe Fair Value Gap – FVG (Zeiierman)
📝 Changelog
v1.0
Initial release
Three-component consensus oscillator (Momentum, Deviation, Slope)
Multi-timeframe support with weighted combination
Fuzzy zone classification system
Configurable component and timeframe weights
TF consensus filter for signal quality
Signal cooldown and minimum turn size filters
Real-time info table with TF values
Optional zone background shading
Zero Lag MACD and EMA 200 with SignalsZero Lag MACD with EMA Filter and Smart Signals
This indicator is an enhanced version of the traditional MACD that uses Zero Lag EMA calculations to provide faster and more responsive signals for scalping and day trading.
Key Features:
🎯 Zero Lag Technology - Uses double-smoothed EMA calculations to eliminate lag and provide earlier signals compared to standard MACD
📊 Clean Visualization - Displays histogram with MACD and Signal lines for clear trend analysis
🔍 Smart Signal Logic - Only shows valid trading signals based on strict conditions:
Buy Signal (Green dot at bottom): Triggers when price is above 200 EMA AND MACD crosses Signal line from below AND crossover occurs below zero line
Sell Signal (Red dot at top): Triggers when price is below 200 EMA AND MACD crosses Signal line from above AND crossover occurs above zero line
🔔 Built-in Alerts - Easy alert setup for both buy and sell signals so you never miss a trading opportunity
📈 200 EMA Filter - Incorporates trend filter to avoid counter-trend trades and improve signal quality
⚙️ Fully Customizable - Adjust all parameters:
Fast EMA Length (default: 12)
Slow EMA Length (default: 26)
Signal Length (default: 9)
EMA Filter Length (default: 200)
How to Use:
-Add the indicator to your chart
-Look for green dots (buy signals) when price is in an uptrend above 200 EMA
-Look for red dots (sell signals) when price is in a downtrend below 200 EMA
-Set up alerts by clicking "Create Alert" and selecting "Buy Signal" or "Sell Signal"
-Use signals in conjunction with your trading strategy and risk management
Best Practices:
-Works best on 1-15 minute timeframes for scalping
-Combine with support/resistance levels for confirmation
-Use proper stop-loss and take-profit levels
-Not all signals will be profitable - use proper risk management
-Signals are filtered to reduce noise and false entries
Color Scheme:
Histogram: Red (bearish) / Cyan (bullish)
MACD Line: Fuchsia/Pink
Signal Line: Lime/Green
Buy Signal: Green dot (bottom)
Sell Signal: Red dot (top)
This indicator is perfect for traders who want a cleaner, faster-responding MACD with built-in trend filtering and clear entry signals. Free to use and customize!
EMA13-EMA21 Difference Indicator# EMA13-EMA21 Difference Indicator
## Description
This indicator calculates the difference between the 13-period Exponential Moving Average (EMA13) and the 21-period Exponential Moving Average (EMA21), helping traders visually assess short-term market momentum.
**Core Logic:**
- When the difference is positive (green), the short-term EMA is above the long-term EMA, indicating a bullish trend
- When the difference is negative (red), the short-term EMA is below the long-term EMA, indicating a bearish trend
- Crossovers of the zero line can serve as potential trend reversal signals
**Use Cases:**
- Trend direction identification
- Momentum strength analysis
- Entry and exit timing assistance
**Disclaimer:**
This indicator is for reference only. It is recommended to combine it with other technical analysis tools for comprehensive judgment. This does not constitute investment advice.
EMA SMA Rhythmic Lite Public V1.1 by SRTEMA SMA Rhythmic Lite Public V1.1 by SRT
A clean, lightweight trend-rhythm engine designed for traders of all levels. Built on a robust combination of EMAs and SMAs, this indicator provides clear directional bias signals while remaining fully non-repainting.
Key Features:
Multi-Timeframe Friendly: Works seamlessly on M1 to Daily (D) charts. MA stacking and signal logic automatically adapt to any timeframe.
Bias Detection: Determines bullish, bearish, or neutral market conditions using a 4-MA stack.
Engulfing Bar (EB) & Long-Tail Body (LTB) Detection: Highlights strong price action setups, filtered by body size and ATR-based thresholds.
Flush Markers: Visual cues showing where price aligns with MA stack for trend confirmation.
Bias Table: Displays current MA bias and presence of LTB on the chart for at-a-glance clarity.
Advanced Alerts:
Flush Alerts: Trigger when MA stack aligns with price, signaling trend continuation.
Combo Alerts: Trigger when EB or LTB appears in alignment with MA bias.
LTB-only Alerts: For monitoring significant price action reversals.
Customizable Visualization: Colors, widths, and visibility of all MAs, labels, and flush dots can be tailored to your preference.
Why Lite?
This is the most lightweight version in the SRT rhythm series, optimized for any timeframe, from scalping to swing trading. Perfect for traders who want a clear bias engine without unnecessary complexity.
If you like this EMA SMA Rhythmic Lite, you may also explore:
▶ H1 Bias Rhythmic Lite Public (Free)
▶ SRT Premium Series
Invite-only advanced indicators with stronger bias enforcement and execution frameworks.
Yearly VWAPIn this update, I’ve enhanced the Yearly VWAP script so that it now works reliably on all timeframes starting from the 5-minute chart and higher. Previously, the monthly reset logic caused inconsistencies on lower timeframes. Now, the indicator uses a yearly reset based on the calendar year, ensuring stable and accurate VWAP calculations without issues.
In short, you can confidently apply this Yearly VWAP to any timeframe from 5 minutes upwards and get consistent results.
Market StateIdentifies market regime (Expansion, Crawl, Compression, Reversion, Chop) using VWAP-based auction theory and volatility analysis.
Full Description:
This indicator combines Auction Market Theory with Volatility Regime Detection to classify the current market state and highlight key auction events.
🎯 Market States (Background Colors)
EXPANSION (lime) — Strong directional move, price outside value zone
CRAWL (green) — Trending move with price acceptance
REVERSION (orange) — Mean reversion back to value after deviation
COMPRESSION (blue) — Tight range, accumulation/distribution phase
CHOP (red) — Choppy, directionless price action
📍 Event Markers
ACC↑ / ACC↓ — Price acceptance above/below VWAP (A of B bars closed on one side)
REJ — Rejection at extreme (breakout + long wick)
RCLM — Value reclaim (price returns to value zone)
LOSS — Value loss (price breaks out of value zone)
📊 Key Components
VWAP — Dynamic fair value reference
Value Zone — VWAP ± k×ATR band (configurable)
Range/ATR Ratio — Volatility regime detection
EMA Slope — Trend direction proxy
💡 Trading Logic
COMPRESSION → Wait for breakout
EXPANSION → Follow the trend
REVERSION/REJ → Look for mean reversion trades
CHOP → Avoid or scalp range boundaries
⚙️ Settings
All parameters are fully customizable: ATR length, acceptance window, rejection thresholds, compression/expansion levels, and visual toggles.
Nifty Hierarchical Macro GuardOverview
The Nifty Hierarchical Macro Guard is a "Market Compass" indicator specifically designed for Indian equity traders. It locks its logic to the Nifty 50 Index (NSE:NIFTY) and applies a strict hierarchy of trend analysis. The goal is simple: prioritize the long-term trend (Monthly/Weekly) to decide if you should even be in the market, then use the short-term trend (Daily) for precise exit timing.
This script ensures you never ignore a macro "crash" signal while trying to trade minor daily fluctuations.
The Color Hierarchy (Priority Logic)
The indicator uses a "Top-Down" filter. Higher timeframe signals override lower timeframe signals:
Level 1: Monthly (Ultra-Macro) — Deep Maroon
Condition: Nifty 10 EMA is below the 20 EMA on the Monthly chart.
Action: This is the highest priority. The background will turn Deep Maroon, overriding all other colors. This is your "Forget Trading" signal. The long-term structural trend is broken.
Level 2: Weekly (Macro Warning) — Dark Red
Condition: Monthly is Bullish, but Nifty 10 EMA is below the 20 EMA on the Weekly chart.
Action: The background turns Dark Red. This indicates a significant macro correction. You should stay out of fresh positions and protect capital.
Level 3: Daily (Tactical) — Light Red / Light Green
Condition: Both Monthly and Weekly are Bullish (Green).
Action: The background will now react to the Daily 10/20 EMA cross.
Light Green: Nifty is healthy; safe for fresh positions.
Light Red: Tactical exit signal. Nifty is seeing short-term weakness; exit positions quickly.
Key Features
Symbol Locked: No matter what stock you are viewing (Reliance, HDFC, Midcaps), the background only reacts to NSE:NIFTY.
Clean Interface: No messy lines or labels on the price chart. The information is conveyed purely through background color shifts.
Customizable: Change the MA types (EMA/SMA) and lengths (e.g., 10/20 or 20/50) in the settings.
Macro Dashboard: A small, transparent table in the top-right corner displays exactly which timeframe is currently controlling the background color.
How to Use for Nifty Strategy
Stay Out: If the chart is Deep Maroon or Dark Red, do not look for "buying the dip." Wait for the macro health to return.
Take Exits: If the background is Light Green and suddenly turns Light Red, it means the Daily Daily 10/20 cross has happened. Exit your Nifty-sensitive positions immediately.
Market Potential EstimatorWhat this indicator shows
This indicator measures how much potential movement the market still has, not direction.
It answers the question:
“Does the market still have room to move, or is it already exhausted?”
Red zone (Low potential)
Exhaustion / slowdown zone.
The market has used most of its available range.
Expect:
consolidation
pullbacks
reduced follow-through
⚠️ Red does NOT mean reversal
How to use it correctly
Use it as a filter, not a trigger
Avoid opening new trades in red zones
Reduce targets when potential is low
Combine with:
direction/bias
momentum
structure
MARKET CONDITIONS TOOLBOX PROMARKET CONDITIONS TOOLBOX PRO** is a visual market-state dashboard designed to summarize multiple technical conditions of the S&P 500 ETF (SPY) in a single table.
The script pulls SPY data from user-selectable higher timeframes (daily by default) and evaluates several widely used technical indicators, converting each into a simple **Bullish / Neutral / Bearish** status. The results are displayed in a compact table for quick reference.
Indicators included:
-Directional Strength (based on directional movement)
-MACD (positive vs. negative momentum)
-RSI (above or below midpoint)
-Stochastic Oscillator
-CCI
-Momentum Velocity (custom weighted momentum calculation)
-SPY daily candle direction (green/red/neutral)
Each indicator is assessed independently using objective threshold rules (for example, above or below zero or 50). No indicator is modified to repaint or look ahead.
An overall Market Condition is shown:
-Bullish when all indicators and the SPY daily candle align positively
-Bearish* when all indicators and the SPY daily candle align negatively
-Neutral when conditions are mixed
A simplified -Risk Status- (“Risk On”, “Risk Off”, or “Neutral”) mirrors this alignment to provide a high-level market context.
Key characteristics:
-Uses SPY as a broad market proxy
-Multi-timeframe capable via user inputs
-Non-predictive, informational display only
-No alerts, trade entries, exits, or signals
-Designed for market context, not automation
I use this tool really to gauge risk, when i'm paying with the direction of the market, when to risk off.
Wide Bodied Bar (WBB) IdentifierThis script is inspired by Peter L.Brandt's Wide Bodied Bar/WBB. It uses ATR to detect the wide bodied bars. Peter prefered WBB's for his entries. I believe this bar made him feel that the breakout is real and will continue on the same direction as the breakout. Enjoy
Besho SetupThe Moving Averages (The Colored Lines) These three lines are the backbone of this system. They are perfectly aligned for a bullish trend (Yellow > Green > Red) and act as protective shields for the price:
The Red Line (at the bottom): This is the "General Trend Line," typically the EMA 200 (200-period Exponential Moving Average).
Function: It separates the uptrend from the downtrend. As long as the price remains well above it, the trend is strongly "bullish." Notice that the price is very far from it, indicating strong momentum.
The Green Line (in the middle): This is the "Intermediate Support Line," typically the EMA 50 or EMA 100.
Function: It acts as a bounce zone (Dynamic Support) during deep corrections. The price is shown to respect this level well in the image.
The Yellow Line (closest to the price): This is the "Fast Momentum Line," typically the EMA 20 or EMA 21.
Function: It is used for quick entries and exits. As long as the candles are closing above it, the bullish wave is sharp and continuous.
RSI with 3 Separate Smoothing AveragesRSI has 3 moving averages, to help trade better
RSI period can be adjusted
Moving average has multiple selections (SMA, EMA, HMA)
moving average cross over can be used as signal for trades
Trade at your own risk
PCR Sentiment & Max Pain by Rakesh Sharma🎯 PCR + SENTIMENT + MAX PAIN INDICATOR
Track options market sentiment to catch reversals before they happen! See where smart money is positioning through Put-Call Ratio analysis.
✨ KEY FEATURES:
- PCR (Put-Call Ratio) with visual zones
- Market Sentiment Analysis (Bullish/Bearish/Neutral)
- Max Pain Level calculation (expiry day advantage)
- Automatic Buy/Sell signals at extreme levels
- Real-time dashboard with actionable insights
- Fear & Greed gauge
- Trading action recommendations
🎯 PERFECT FOR:
Nifty, Bank Nifty, Index Options - Intraday & Swing Trading
⚡ TRADING SIGNALS:
- PCR > 1.5 = Market oversold (Fear) → BUY signal
- PCR < 0.7 = Market overbought (Greed) → SELL signal
- Extreme levels trigger STRONG signals
- Contrarian indicator - Trade against the crowd!
💡 UNIQUE ADVANTAGE:
Combines options sentiment with price action for high-probability reversals. Know when institutions are bullish or bearish!
Created by: Rakesh Sharma
Candle Strength Analyzer by The Ultimate Bull Run# Candle Strength Analyzer
## 📊 Complete Beginner's Guide
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### 🎯 What This Indicator Does
The **Candle Strength Analyzer** measures how "strong" or "weak" each candlestick is and displays a **score from 0 to 100** above or below every candle.
- **Green numbers** = Bullish (price went UP)
- **Red numbers** = Bearish (price went DOWN)
- **Gray numbers** = Doji (price barely moved)
**Higher score = Stronger candle = More reliable signal**
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### 🕯️ Understanding Candlesticks (The Basics)
If you're new to trading, here's what a candlestick shows:
```
│ ← Upper Wick (prices that were rejected)
│
┌───┐
│ │ ← Body (the "real" price movement)
│ │ • Green/White body = Price went UP (Bullish)
│ │ • Red/Black body = Price went DOWN (Bearish)
└───┘
│
│ ← Lower Wick (prices that were rejected)
```
**Key Terms:**
- **Open**: The price when the candle started
- **Close**: The price when the candle ended
- **High**: The highest price during the candle
- **Low**: The lowest price during the candle
- **Body**: The rectangle between Open and Close
- **Wick/Shadow**: The thin lines above and below the body
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## 📐 The 4 Components of Candle Strength
This indicator combines **4 measurements** to calculate the final strength score. Let's understand each one:
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### 1️⃣ Body Ratio (30% of score)
**What it is:**
The percentage of the candle that is "body" versus "wicks."
**Formula:**
```
Body Ratio = Size of Body ÷ Total Candle Size × 100
```
**What it tells you:**
- **High Body Ratio (70-100%)**: Bulls or bears were in FULL control. The price moved in one direction and STAYED there. This is strong.
- **Low Body Ratio (0-30%)**: There was a fight. Price moved up AND down but ended up roughly where it started. This is weak/indecisive.
**Visual Example:**
```
Strong Candle (90% body): Weak Candle (20% body):
│ │
┌───┐ │
│ │ ┌─┴─┐
│ │ ← Mostly body │ │ ← Tiny body
│ │ └─┬─┘
└───┘ │
│ │
```
**How to interpret:**
| Body Ratio | Meaning |
|------------|---------|
| 90-100% | **Marubozu** - Extremely strong, full commitment |
| 70-90% | **Strong** - Clear winner (bulls or bears) |
| 40-70% | **Normal** - Typical market activity |
| 10-40% | **Weak** - Significant indecision |
| 0-10% | **Doji** - Complete indecision, no winner |
---
### 2️⃣ Close Position Score (25% of score)
**What it is:**
WHERE the candle closed within its range (high to low).
**What it tells you:**
- For a **bullish (green) candle**: Closing near the HIGH means buyers were still eager at the end = STRONG
- For a **bearish (red) candle**: Closing near the LOW means sellers were still eager at the end = STRONG
**Visual Example:**
```
Strong Bullish: Weak Bullish:
(closes near high) (closes near middle)
┌───┐ ← Close here │
│ │ ┌─┴─┐ ← Close here
│ │ │ │
│ │ │ │
└───┘ └───┘
│ │
```
**Why it matters:**
If price went UP but then sellers pushed it back down before the candle closed, that's a sign of weakness. The bulls couldn't hold their ground.
**How to interpret:**
| Close Position | For Bullish Candle | For Bearish Candle |
|----------------|-------------------|-------------------|
| 80-100% | Strong (near high) | Weak (near high) |
| 50-80% | Moderate | Moderate |
| 20-50% | Weak | Moderate |
| 0-20% | Very Weak (near low) | Strong (near low) |
---
### 3️⃣ Relative Volume - RVOL (25% of score)
**What is Volume?**
Volume is the NUMBER of shares/contracts traded during that candle. Think of it as "how many people participated."
**What is RVOL?**
RVOL compares TODAY'S volume to the AVERAGE volume.
**Formula:**
```
RVOL = Current Volume ÷ Average Volume (last 20 candles)
```
**What it tells you:**
- **RVOL = 1.0**: Normal activity (same as average)
- **RVOL = 2.0**: DOUBLE the normal activity (2x more traders involved)
- **RVOL = 0.5**: HALF the normal activity (fewer traders involved)
**Why it matters:**
A big price move with LOW volume is suspicious - it might not last.
A big price move with HIGH volume is confirmed - many traders agree.
**Think of it like voting:**
- High volume = Many people voted for this direction
- Low volume = Only a few people voted, decision might change
**How to interpret:**
| RVOL | Meaning | Signal Quality |
|------|---------|----------------|
| 2.0+ | Very High - Institutional activity likely | ⭐⭐⭐ Excellent |
| 1.5-2.0 | High - Significant interest | ⭐⭐ Good |
| 1.0-1.5 | Above Average | ⭐ Acceptable |
| 0.7-1.0 | Below Average | ⚠️ Caution |
| < 0.7 | Low - Lack of interest | ❌ Unreliable |
---
### 4️⃣ Size vs ATR (20% of score)
**What is ATR?**
ATR stands for "Average True Range." It measures how much the price TYPICALLY moves.
**What this component measures:**
How big is THIS candle compared to how big candles USUALLY are?
**Formula:**
```
ATR Ratio = This Candle's Size ÷ Average Candle Size (ATR)
```
**What it tells you:**
- **ATR Ratio = 2.0**: This candle is TWICE as big as normal = Significant move
- **ATR Ratio = 1.0**: This candle is normal sized
- **ATR Ratio = 0.5**: This candle is HALF the normal size = Minor move
**Why it matters:**
A 50-point move in a stock that normally moves 100 points is small.
A 50-point move in a stock that normally moves 20 points is HUGE.
Context matters!
**How to interpret:**
| ATR Ratio | Meaning |
|-----------|---------|
| 2.0+ | **Expansion** - Unusually large move, potential breakout |
| 1.5-2.0 | **Large** - Significant momentum |
| 1.0-1.5 | **Above Average** - Notable move |
| 0.5-1.0 | **Normal** - Typical movement |
| < 0.5 | **Small** - Insignificant, might be noise |
---
## 🧮 How the Final Score is Calculated
The indicator combines all 4 components with these weights:
```
Final Score = (Body Ratio × 30%) +
(Close Position × 25%) +
(RVOL Score × 25%) +
(Size Score × 20%)
```
**Result: A score from 0 to 100**
---
## 📊 Understanding the Strength Score
| Score | Classification | What It Means | Should You Trade It? |
|-------|---------------|---------------|---------------------|
| **70-100** | 🟢 STRONG | High conviction move, reliable signal | ✅ Yes - Good setup |
| **40-70** | 🟡 MODERATE | Average move, needs confirmation | ⚠️ Maybe - Add other indicators |
| **0-40** | 🔴 WEAK | Low conviction, unreliable | ❌ No - Wait for better setup |
---
## 🏷️ Special Pattern Markers
The indicator also detects special candlestick patterns:
### ⚡ Power Candle
**Requirements:**
- Body Ratio > 70% (strong body)
- RVOL > 1.5 (high volume)
- Close Position > 80% (closes near the extreme)
**What it means:** The BEST possible signal. Everything aligns perfectly.
### Ⓜ️ Marubozu
**Requirements:**
- Body Ratio > 90% (almost no wicks)
**What it means:** Complete dominance by bulls or bears. Very strong continuation signal.
### ◆ High Volume Doji
**Requirements:**
- Doji candle (tiny body)
- High volume
**What it means:** Many traders are fighting, but no one won. Often signals a REVERSAL is coming.
---
## ⚙️ Settings Explained
### Volume Settings
| Setting | Default | What It Does |
|---------|---------|--------------|
| Volume Lookback Period | 20 | How many candles to average for "normal" volume |
| RVOL Threshold | 1.5 | What counts as "high" volume (1.5 = 50% above average) |
### ATR Settings
| Setting | Default | What It Does |
|---------|---------|--------------|
| ATR Period | 14 | How many candles to calculate average movement |
| ATR Multiplier | 1.5 | What counts as a "large" candle |
### Strength Thresholds
| Setting | Default | What It Does |
|---------|---------|--------------|
| Strong Candle Threshold | 70 | Score needed to be "strong" |
| Weak Candle Threshold | 30 | Score below this is "weak" |
### Label Filter (Important!)
TradingView limits indicators to **500 labels maximum**. Use filters to see more history:
| Filter Mode | Shows | Best For |
|-------------|-------|----------|
| All Candles | Every single candle | Short-term charts (5min, 15min) |
| Strong Only (70+) | Only strong candles | Longer history, key signals only |
| Moderate+ (40+) | Moderate and strong | Balance of detail and history |
| Custom Minimum | Your choice | Full control |
**Tip:** On daily charts, use "Strong Only" to see months of history instead of just a few weeks.
### Label Settings
| Setting | What It Does |
|---------|--------------|
| Label Size | tiny / small / normal / large |
| Show Decimal Places | Show "72.5" instead of "73" |
| Label Style | With background bubble OR just text |
---
## 📖 How to Read the Info Table
The table in the corner shows details for the CURRENT (most recent) candle:
| Row | Meaning |
|-----|---------|
| **Candle Strength** | The final score (0-100) |
| **Direction** | BULLISH / BEARISH / DOJI |
| **Body Ratio** | Percentage of candle that is body |
| **Close Position** | Where it closed (0-100) |
| **Upper Wick** | Size of upper wick as % |
| **Lower Wick** | Size of lower wick as % |
| **RVOL** | Current volume vs average (1.5x = 50% above average) |
| **Size/ATR** | Candle size vs average size |
| **Classification** | STRONG / MODERATE / WEAK |
| **Vol Confirmed** | Is volume above threshold? |
| **Pattern** | Special pattern detected |
---
## 🎓 How to Use This Indicator
### Step 1: Add to Chart
1. Open Pine Editor in TradingView
2. Paste the code
3. Click "Add to Chart"
### Step 2: Adjust Filter (if needed)
- If you see "max labels reached," change filter to "Strong Only (70+)"
- This lets you see more candles in history
### Step 3: Look for Strong Signals
Focus on candles with:
- ✅ Score **70+** (bright green or red)
- ✅ **RVOL > 1.5** (confirmed by volume)
- ✅ Special markers (⚡, M, ◆)
### Step 4: Avoid Weak Signals
Be careful with candles that have:
- ❌ Score **below 40** (muted colors)
- ❌ **RVOL < 1.0** (no volume confirmation)
- ❌ Large wicks (rejection happened)
---
## 💡 Trading Tips for Beginners
### ✅ DO:
1. **Wait for strong candles (70+)** before entering trades
2. **Confirm with volume** - Look for RVOL > 1.5
3. **Use at support/resistance levels** - Strong candles at key levels are more meaningful
4. **Combine with other indicators** - RSI, MACD, or moving averages
5. **Practice on demo first** - Learn to recognize strong vs weak candles
### ❌ DON'T:
1. **Trade every candle** - Not all candles are worth trading
2. **Ignore volume** - A strong candle with low volume is suspicious
3. **Fight the trend** - Strong bearish candles in an uptrend might just be pullbacks
4. **Over-leverage** - Even strong signals can fail
---
## 📝 Quick Reference Cheat Sheet
```
STRONG CANDLE CHECKLIST:
□ Score 70+
□ RVOL > 1.5
□ Body Ratio > 60%
□ Close Position > 75% (bullish) or < 25% (bearish)
□ At key support/resistance level
WEAK CANDLE WARNING SIGNS:
□ Score < 40
□ RVOL < 0.7
□ Large wicks (> 30%)
□ Doji pattern
□ Small candle (ATR Ratio < 0.5)
```
---
## ⚠️ Important Disclaimers
1. **No indicator is 100% accurate** - Always use stop losses
2. **Past performance ≠ future results** - Markets change
3. **This is a tool, not a strategy** - Combine with other analysis
4. **Practice first** - Use paper trading before real money
---
## 🔔 Alerts Available
Set alerts for:
- Strong Bullish Candle (with volume confirmation)
- Strong Bearish Candle (with volume confirmation)
- Power Candle detected
- Marubozu detected
- High Volume Doji detected
---
## ❓ FAQ
**Q: Why are some candles missing labels?**
A: TradingView limits indicators to 500 labels. Use filters to see more history.
**Q: The label colors are hard to see. Can I change them?**
A: Yes! Go to Settings → Colors and customize all colors.
**Q: Should I only trade strong candles?**
A: Strong candles are MORE reliable, but not guaranteed. Always use proper risk management.
**Q: What timeframe works best?**
A: Works on all timeframes. Higher timeframes (4H, Daily) tend to have more reliable signals.
**Q: Can I use this for crypto/forex/stocks?**
A: Yes! This indicator works on any market with candlestick data and volume.
---
## 📚 Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|------|------------|
| **Bullish** | Price is going UP / Buyers are winning |
| **Bearish** | Price is going DOWN / Sellers are winning |
| **Doji** | Candle where open and close are nearly equal (indecision) |
| **Marubozu** | Candle with no wicks (full body) |
| **RVOL** | Relative Volume - current volume vs average |
| **ATR** | Average True Range - typical price movement |
| **Wick/Shadow** | The thin lines above/below the candle body |
| **Support** | Price level where buyers tend to step in |
| **Resistance** | Price level where sellers tend to step in |
| **Breakout** | When price moves beyond support/resistance |
---
**Happy Trading! 📈**
*Remember: The best traders are patient traders. Wait for strong setups.*
Stationary Notes (Paragraph Box)This indicator helps you journal and notate any analysis’s you’ve made and display them while remaining stationary.
Open Interest Bubbles [BackQuant]Open Interest Bubbles
A visual OI positioning overlay that aggregates futures open interest across major venues, normalizes it into a consistent “signal strength” scale, then plots extreme events as bubbles, labels, and optional horizontal levels directly on price.
What this is for
Open interest is one of the cleanest ways to track when positioning is building, unwinding, or aggressively shifting. The problem is raw OI is noisy, exchange-specific, and hard to compare across time. This script solves that by:
- Aggregating OI across multiple exchanges.
- Letting you choose what “OI signal” you care about (raw, delta, percent versions).
- Normalizing the signal so “big events” are easy to spot.
- Plotting those events as bubbles and levels at the exact price they occurred.
You end up with a clean, fast visual map of where large positioning changes occurred, and where those events may later matter as reaction points.
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Plotting types (what you can display)
Bubbles
This mode plots OI events as size-bucketed circles on the chart. Bigger bubbles represent stronger normalized events. You can tune:
- Bubble sizing by bucket (Tiny → Huge).
- Heatmap vs solid color styling.
- Signed vs unsigned coloring (positive/negative separation or magnitude-only).
Best use:
- Spotting “where something changed” at a glance.
- Identifying clusters of positioning events around key price zones.
- Seeing whether the market is repeatedly building/closing positions at similar levels.
Levels
Levels mode draws a horizontal line at the anchor price when an extreme OI event triggers. These act like “positioning memory” levels:
- They do not claim to be support/resistance by themselves.
- They highlight prices where the derivatives market clearly did something meaningful.
Best use:
- Marking potential reaction zones.
- Combining with your price action tools (structure, OBs, FVGs) to confirm whether an OI level aligns with a technical level.
- Building a “map” of where leverage likely entered or exited.
Modes available in the script:
- Off
- Bubbles
- Bubbles + Labels
- Labels Only
- Levels + Labels
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Aggregated Open Interest source (multi-exchange)
This indicator builds a single aggregated OI series by requesting OI data from multiple exchanges and summing it. You can toggle exchanges on/off:
- Binance, Bybit, OKX, Bitget, Kraken, HTX, Deribit
You can also choose OI units:
- COIN , OI in base units (native sizing)
- USD , converted for a dollar-value representation
Important note:
Not every symbol has OI data on every venue. If the script cannot build an aggregated series for the symbol, it will throw an error rather than quietly plotting garbage.
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OI Source, what the bubbles are measuring
You control what “signal” is normalized and plotted:
- Delta , change in aggregated OI from the prior bar.
Use when you want to highlight bursts of new positioning or sudden unwind events.
- Raw OI , the aggregated open interest level itself.
Use when you want to highlight absolute positioning build-up periods.
- Delta % , percent change in OI.
Use when you want moves normalized to the current OI regime, useful across different market eras.
- Raw OI % , percent change form of the raw series.
Use when you want relative changes rather than absolute size.
Practical guidance:
- Delta modes are best for “event detection”.
- Raw modes are better for “regime context” and whether positioning is structurally rising or fading.
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Normalization (the key to making it readable)
Because OI varies massively across assets and time, the script includes multiple normalization modes to convert your chosen OI source into a comparable “strength” value.
Options:
- ZScore , deviation from a rolling mean in standard deviation units.
- StdNorm , scaled by rolling standard deviation.
- AbsZScore , absolute value version for magnitude-only mapping.
- AbsStdNorm , absolute value version for magnitude-only mapping.
- None , plots raw values (advanced users only, often too noisy visually).
Why this matters:
Normalization makes a “1.5” or “3.0” threshold mean something across different assets and timeframes, instead of being stuck to raw OI units.
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Threshold system (when bubbles/levels trigger)
The plot is driven by two user thresholds:
- Base Threshold
Controls where “meaningful” events start. Raising this reduces noise and focuses on larger deviations.
- Extreme Threshold
Controls what qualifies as a top-tier event. Extreme events are what you typically want to convert into labels and levels.
You also control side filtering:
- Both , show positive and negative events.
- Positive Only , show only increases (or positive signal side depending on source).
- Negative Only , show only decreases (or negative signal side).
In practice:
- Use Base Threshold to tune chart cleanliness.
- Use Extreme Threshold to mark only the “big stuff” that tends to matter later.
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Anchor Source (where the bubble/level is placed)
The indicator places bubbles, labels, and levels at a price anchor you choose:
- HL2, Close, Open, High, Low, VWAP
This is important because “where you pin the event” changes how it reads:
- Close is clean and consistent for backtesting and candle-close logic.
- High/Low can better represent where the fight occurred intrabar.
- VWAP can be useful for “fair price” anchoring in active markets.
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Style system (theme, palette, signed logic)
This script is built to look good and stay readable on busy charts.
Themes
- BackQuant, Classic, Ice, Fire, Mono, Custom
Palette Mode
- Solid , one consistent color
- Heatmap , intensity increases with magnitude
- Single Color Adaptive , adapts to chart background for clarity
Side Coloring
- Signed , positive and negative events can use different ramps
- Unsigned , magnitude-only coloring
Negative theme handling:
- Auto (mirrors your chosen theme),
- Invert (flips the ramp),
- Custom (fully user-defined negative palette).
What this gives you:
- You can run a clean “mono” look for professional charts.
- Or a high-contrast heatmap for fast scanning.
- Or fully custom branding colors for BackQuant-style presentation.
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Labels (what’s inside the label)
When labels are enabled, the script can display:
- OI , the aggregated OI value
- OI + Norm , OI plus normalized strength
- Norm Only , just the normalized strength
- Src + Norm , the selected source value (Delta, Raw, %) plus normalized strength
You can also control:
- Left/Center/Right label alignment
- Number formatting style (Raw, Compact, Volume format)
Best practice:
- Use “Src + Norm” when you want both the raw event size and its rarity.
- Use “Norm Only” when you want a clean, minimal chart.
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Levels and object limits (performance and cleanliness)
Because this script draws objects, it includes a hard cleanup system:
- You set Max Levels / Labels to control chart clutter.
- The script deletes older lines/labels when the limit is exceeded.
This is critical if you trade lower timeframes, where OI events can trigger frequently.
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How to interpret the signals
What a large bubble usually means:
- A statistically large positioning change relative to recent history.
- This can represent fresh leverage entering, forced liquidations, or aggressive de-risking, depending on direction and context.
How to use levels:
- Treat them as “attention levels”, not automatic entries.
- Combine them with structure and liquidity tools:
- If price revisits an OI level and shows rejection, it often confirms that level mattered.
- If price slices through with no reaction, it often indicates the OI event was transitional, not defended.
Common setups:
- Clustered extreme bubbles near a breakout zone, then retest later.
- Extreme negative event at capitulation low, followed by structure flip.
- Extreme positive build into resistance, then unwind and mean reversion.
Also, please check out @NoveltyTrade for the OI Aggregation logic & pulling the data source!
Here is the original script:
Strat Structure Engine 3-F2 Tiered Strat Structure Engine – 3→F2 Tiered Dashboard
Overview
The Strat Structure Engine – 3→F2 Tiered Dashboard is a structure-focused indicator built on The Strat methodology, designed to identify, score, and tier high-quality 3 → Failed 2 (3→F2) structural failures in real time.
Rather than treating all Failed 2s equally, this script evaluates structure strength, volatility, volume participation, and candle quality, producing a tiered signal system that helps traders prioritize only the most meaningful setups.
This indicator is intended for traders who want objective structure validation, not subjective pattern guessing.
Core Concepts
This script focuses on three-bar structure transitions, specifically:
3 → Failed 2 (3→F2)
Supporting context via 3→1 and 1→3 structural sequences
Optional Inside Bar detection for compression awareness
The primary edge comes from grading the quality of the 3→F2, not merely detecting it.
3→F2 Tiered Scoring System
When a confirmed 3-bar is followed by a strict Failed 2, the script assigns a numeric score (0–8) based on four objective components:
1. Three-Bar Structure Quality
Measured using ATR-based range expansion:
Large expansion relative to ATR receives higher scores
Ensures the setup originates from meaningful volatility, not noise
2. Failed 2 Close Quality
Evaluates where price closes relative to the midpoint of the prior 3-bar:
Strong closes through the midpoint score higher
Weak or indecisive closes are downgraded
3. Body Dominance
Measures the body-to-range ratio of the Failed 2 candle:
Large, decisive bodies indicate real participation
Wicks and indecision reduce the score
4. Relative Volume Confirmation
Compares current volume against a moving average baseline:
Elevated volume confirms acceptance
Low volume reduces conviction
Tier Classification
Based on the total score, each valid 3→F2 is classified into a tier:
A+ Tier → Exceptional structure, volatility, and participation
A Tier → High-quality, trade-worthy setup
B Tier → Valid but lower-confidence structure
Below Threshold → Ignored (filtered out)
Only setups meeting a minimum quality threshold are labeled, helping reduce chart clutter and overtrading.
Visual & Dashboard Features
Clear directional labels plotted above or below bars
Tier designation and score display (e.g., 6/8)
Configurable toggles for:
Failed 2 labels
3→1 and 1→3 sequence labels
Inside Bar labels
3→F2 tier labels
Designed to work cleanly across all timeframes and instruments
Intended Use
This indicator is best used as:
A structure qualification layer, not a standalone entry trigger
A tool to rank setups, not force trades
Confirmation alongside:
Key levels (VWAP, Value Area, prior highs/lows)
Order flow or delta tools
Session context (RTH, Globex, IB)
What This Indicator Is Not
Not a prediction tool
Not a signal that guarantees outcome
Not a replacement for risk management
It objectively answers one question only:
“Is this 3→Failed 2 structurally strong enough to matter?”
