S&P 500 Scalper Pro [Trend + MACD] 5 minfor scalping 5 min S&P on 5 min chart put SL on 20 min ma and take 2:1 risk
Search in scripts for "美股标普500"
Average True Range (ATR)Strategy Name: ATR Trend-Following System with Volatility Filter & Dynamic Risk Management
Short Name: ATR Pro Trend System
Current Version: 2025 Edition (fully tested and optimized)Core ConceptA clean, robust, and highly profitable trend-following strategy that only trades when three strict conditions are met simultaneously:Clear trend direction (price above/below EMA 50)
Confirmed trend strength and trailing stop (SuperTrend)
Sufficient market volatility (current ATR(14) > its 50-period average)
This combination ensures the strategy stays out of choppy, low-volatility ranges and only enters during high-probability, trending moves with real momentum.Key Features & ComponentsComponent
Function
Default Settings
EMA 50
Primary trend filter
50-period exponential
SuperTrend
Dynamic trailing stop + secondary trend confirmation
Period 10, Multiplier 3.0
ATR(14) with RMA
True volatility measurement (Wilder’s original method)
Length 14
50-period SMA of ATR
Volatility filter – only trade when current ATR > average ATR
Length 50
Background coloring
Visual position status: light green = long, light red = short, white = flat
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Entry markers
Green/red triangles at the exact entry bar
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Dynamic position sizing
Fixed-fractional risk: exactly 1% of equity per trade
1.00% risk
Stop distance
2.5 × ATR(14) – fully adaptive to current volatility
Multiplier 2.5
Entry RulesLong: Close > EMA 50 AND SuperTrend bullish AND ATR(14) > SMA(ATR,50)
Short: Close < EMA 50 AND SuperTrend bearish AND ATR(14) > SMA(ATR,50)
Exit RulesPosition is closed automatically when SuperTrend flips direction (acts as volatility-adjusted trailing stop).
Money ManagementRisk per trade: exactly 1% of current account equity
Position size is recalculated on every new entry based on current ATR
Automatically scales up in strong trends, scales down in low-volatility regimes
Performance Highlights (2015–Nov 2025, real backtests)CAGR: 22–50% depending on market
Max Drawdown: 18–28%
Profit Factor: 1.89–2.44
Win Rate: 57–62%
Average holding time: 10–25 days (daily timeframe)
Best Markets & TimeframesExcellent on: Bitcoin, S&P 500, Nasdaq-100, DAX, Gold, major Forex pairs
Recommended timeframes: 4H, Daily, Weekly (Daily is the sweet spot)
NQUSB Sector Industry Stocks Strength
A Comprehensive Multi-Industry Performance Comparison Tool
The complete Pine Script code and supporting Python automation scripts are available on GitHub:
GitHub Repository: github.com
Original idea from by www.tradingview.com
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═══ WHAT'S NEW ═══
4-Level Hierarchical Navigation:
Primary: All 11 NQUSB sectors (NQUSB10, NQUSB15, NQUSB20, etc.)
Secondary (Default): Broad sectors like Technology, Energy
Tertiary: Industry groups within sectors
Quaternary: Individual stocks within industries (37 semiconductors)
Enhanced Stock Coverage:
1,176 total stocks across 129 industries
37 semiconductor stocks
Market-cap weighted selection: 60% tech / 35% others
Range: 1-37 stocks per industry
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═══ CORE FEATURES ═══
1. Drill-Down/Drill-Up Navigation
View NVDA at different granularity levels:
Quaternary: ● NVDA ranks #3 of 37 semiconductors
Tertiary: ✓ Semiconductors at 85% (strongest in tech hardware)
Secondary: ✓ Tech Hardware at 82% (stronger than software)
Primary: ✓ Technology at 78% (#1 sector overall)
Insight: One indicator, one stock, four perspectives - instantly see if strength is stock-specific, industry-specific, or sector-wide.
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2. Visual Current Stock Identification
Violet Markers - Instant Recognition:
● (dot) marker when current stock is in top N performers
✕ (cross) marker when current stock is below top N
Violet color (#9C27B0) on both symbol and value labels
Example: "NVDA ● ranks #3 of 37"
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3. Rank Display in Title
Dynamic title shows performance context:
"Semiconductors (RS Rating - 3 Months) | NVDA ranks #3 of 37"
#1 = Best performer, higher number = lower rank
Total adjusts if current stock auto-added
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4. Auto-Add Current Stock
Always Included:
Current stock automatically added if not in predefined list
Example: Viewing PRSO → "PRSO ranks #37 of 39 ✕"
Works for any stock - from NVDA to obscure small-caps
Violet markers ensure visibility even when ranked low
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═══ DUAL PERFORMANCE METRICS ═══
RS Rating (Relative Strength):
Normalized strength score 1-99
Compare stocks across different price ranges
Default benchmark: SPX
% Return:
Simple percentage price change
Direct performance comparison
11 Time Periods:
1 Week, 2 Weeks, 1 Month, 2 Months, 3 Months (Default) , 6 Months, 1 Year, YTD, MTD, QTD, Custom (1-500 days)
Result: 22 analytical combinations (2 metrics × 11 periods)
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═══ USE CASES ═══
Sector Rotation Analysis:
Is NVDA's strength semiconductors-specific or tech-wide?
Drill through all 4 levels to find answer
Identify which industry groups are leading/lagging
Finding Hidden Gems:
JPM ranks #3 of 13 in Major Banks
But Financials sector weak overall (68%)
= Relative strength play in weak sector
Cross-Industry Comparison:
129 industries covered
Market-wide scan capability
Find strongest performers across all sectors
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═══ TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ═══
V32 Stats:
Total Industries: 129
Total Stocks: 1,176
File Size: 82,032 bytes (80.1 KB)
Request Limit: 39 max (Semiconductors), 10-16 typical
Granularity Levels: 4 (Primary → Quaternary)
Smart Stock Allocation:
Technology industries: 60% coverage
Other industries: 35% coverage
Market-cap weighted selection
Formula: MIN(39, MAX(5, CEILING(total × percentage)))
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═══ KEY ADVANTAGES ═══
vs. Single Industry Tools:
✓ 129 industries vs 1
✓ Market-wide perspective
✓ Hierarchical navigation
✓ Sector rotation detection
vs. Manual Comparison:
✓ No ETF research needed
✓ Instant visual markers
✓ Automatic ranking
✓ One-click drill-down
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For complete documentation, Python automation scripts, and CSV data files:
github.com
Version: V32
Last Updated: 2025-11-30
Pine Script Version: v5
Viprasol Elite Flow Pro - Premium Order Flow & Trend System═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
🔥 VIPRASOL ELITE FLOW PRO
Professional Order Flow & Trend Detection System
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📊 WHAT IS THIS INDICATOR?
Viprasol Elite Flow Pro is a comprehensive trading system that combines institutional order flow analysis with adaptive trend detection. Unlike basic indicators, this tool identifies high-probability setups by analyzing where smart money is likely positioning, while filtering signals through multiple confirmation layers.
This indicator is designed for traders who want to:
✓ Identify premium (supply) and discount (demand) zones automatically
✓ Detect trend direction with adaptive cloud technology
✓ Spot high-volume rejection points before major moves
✓ Filter low-quality signals with intelligent confirmation logic
✓ Track market strength in real-time via elite dashboard
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🎯 CORE FEATURES
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1️⃣ ELITE TREND ENGINE
• Adaptive Moving Average system (Fast/Adaptive/Smooth modes)
• Dynamic trend cloud that expands/contracts with volatility
• Real-time trend state tracking (Bullish/Bearish/Ranging)
• Trend strength meter (0-10 scale)
• ATR-based volatility adjustments
2️⃣ ORDER FLOW DETECTION
• Automatic Premium Zone (Supply) identification
• Automatic Discount Zone (Demand) identification
• Smart zone extension - zones remain valid until broken
• Zone rejection detection with price action confirmation
• Customizable zone strength (5-30 bars lookback)
3️⃣ VOLUME INTELLIGENCE
• Volume spike detection (configurable threshold)
• Climax bar identification (exhaustion signals)
• Volume filter for signal validation
• Institutional activity detection
4️⃣ SMART SIGNAL SYSTEM
• 3 Signal Modes: Aggressive, Balanced, Conservative
• Multi-layer confirmation logic
• Automatic profit targets (2:1 risk-reward)
• Stop loss suggestions based on ATR
• Prevents overtrading with bars-since-signal filter
5️⃣ ELITE DASHBOARD (HUD)
• Real-time trend direction and strength
• Volume status monitoring
• Active zones counter
• Market volatility gauge
• Current signal status
• 4 positioning options, compact mode available
6️⃣ PREMIUM STYLING
• 4 Professional color themes (Cyber/Gold/Ocean/Fire)
• Adjustable transparency and label sizes
• Clean, institutional-grade visuals
• Optimized for all chart types
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📖 HOW TO USE THIS INDICATOR
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STEP 1: TREND IDENTIFICATION
→ Green Cloud = Bullish trend - look for LONG opportunities
→ Red Cloud = Bearish trend - look for SHORT opportunities
→ Purple Cloud = Ranging - wait for breakout or fade extremes
STEP 2: ZONE ANALYSIS
→ PREMIUM (Red) zones = Potential resistance/supply areas
→ DISCOUNT (Green) zones = Potential support/demand areas
→ Price rejecting from zones = high-probability setups
STEP 3: SIGNAL CONFIRMATION
→ Wait for "LONG" or "SHORT" labels to appear
→ Check dashboard for trend strength (Moderate/Strong preferred)
→ Confirm volume status is "HIGH" or "CLIMAX"
→ Entry: Enter when label appears
→ Stop Loss: Use dotted line (1 ATR away)
→ Take Profit: Use dashed line (2 ATR away)
STEP 4: RISK MANAGEMENT
→ Never risk more than 1-2% per trade
→ Use the provided stop loss levels
→ Trail stops as price moves in your favor
→ Avoid trading during low volatility periods
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⚙️ RECOMMENDED SETTINGS
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FOR SCALPING (1M - 5M):
- Trend Type: Fast
- Sensitivity: 15
- Signal Mode: Aggressive
- Zone Strength: 8
FOR DAY TRADING (15M - 1H):
- Trend Type: Adaptive
- Sensitivity: 21 (default)
- Signal Mode: Balanced
- Zone Strength: 12 (default)
FOR SWING TRADING (4H - Daily):
- Trend Type: Smooth
- Sensitivity: 34
- Signal Mode: Conservative
- Zone Strength: 20
BEST MARKETS:
✓ Crypto (BTC, ETH, major altcoins)
✓ Forex (Major pairs: EUR/USD, GBP/USD)
✓ Indices (S&P 500, NASDAQ, DAX)
✓ High-liquidity stocks
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🎓 UNDERSTANDING THE METHODOLOGY
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This indicator is built on three core concepts:
1. ORDER FLOW THEORY
Markets move between premium (expensive) and discount (cheap) zones. Smart money accumulates in discount zones and distributes in premium zones. This indicator identifies these zones automatically.
2. ADAPTIVE TREND FOLLOWING
Unlike fixed-period moving averages, the Elite Trend Engine adjusts to current market volatility, providing more accurate trend signals in both trending and ranging conditions.
3. CONFLUENCE-BASED ENTRIES
Signals only trigger when multiple conditions align:
- Price in correct zone (premium for shorts, discount for longs)
- Trend confirmation (cloud color matches direction)
- Volume validation (spike or climax present)
- Price action strength (strong rejection candles)
This multi-layer approach dramatically reduces false signals.
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🔔 ALERT SETUP
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This indicator includes 5 alert types:
1. Long Signal → Triggers when buy conditions met
2. Short Signal → Triggers when sell conditions met
3. Volume Climax → Warns of pot
Trendshift [CHE] StrategyTrendshift Strategy — First-Shift Structural Regime Trading
Profitfactor 2,603
Summary
Trendshift Strategy implements a structural regime-shift trading model built around the earliest confirmed change in directional structure. It identifies major swing highs and lows, validates breakouts through optional ATR-based conviction, and reacts only to the first confirmed shift in each direction. After a regime reversal, the strategy constructs a premium and discount band between the breakout candle and the previous opposite swing. This band is used as contextual bias and may optionally inform stop placement and position sizing.
The strategy focuses on clear, interpretable structural events rather than continuous signal generation. By limiting entries to the first valid shift, it reduces false recycles and allows the structural state to stabilize before a new trade occurs. All signals operate on closed-bar logic, and the strategy avoids higher-timeframe calls to stabilize execution behavior.
Motivation: Why this design?
Many structure-based systems repeatedly trigger as price fluctuates around prior highs and lows. This often leads to multiple flips during volatile or choppy conditions. Trendshift Strategy addresses this problem by restricting execution to the first confirmed structural event in each direction. ATR-based filters help differentiate genuine structural breaks from noise, while the contextual band ensures that the breakout is meaningful in relation to recent volatility.
The design aims to represent a minimalistic structural trading framework focused on regime turns rather than continuous trend signaling. This reduces chart noise and clarifies where the market transitions from one regime to another.
What’s different vs. standard approaches?
Baseline reference
Typical swing-based structure indicators report every break above or below recent swing points.
Architecture differences
First-shift-only regime logic that blocks repeated signals until direction reverses
ATR-filtered validation to avoid weak or momentum-less breaks
Premium and discount bands derived from breakout structure
Optional band-driven stop placement
Optional band-dependent position-sizing factor
Regime timeout system to neutralize structure after extended inactivity
Persistent-state architecture to prevent re-triggering
Practical effect
Only the earliest actionable structure change is traded
Fewer but higher-quality signals
Premium/discount tint assists contextual evaluation
Stops and sizing can be aligned with structural context rather than arbitrary volatility measures
Improved chart interpretability due to reduced marker frequency
How it works (technical)
The algorithm evaluates symmetric swing points using a fixed bar window. When a swing forms, its value and bar index are stored as persistent state. A structural shift occurs when price closes beyond the most recent major swing on the opposite side. If ATR filtering is enabled, the breakout must exceed a volatility-scaled distance to prevent micro-breaks from firing.
Once a valid shift is confirmed, the regime is updated to bullish or bearish. The script records the breakout level, the opposite swing, and derives a band between them. This band is checked for minimum size relative to ATR to avoid unrealistic contexts.
The first shift in a new direction generates both the strategy entry and a visual marker. Additional shifts in the same direction are suppressed until a reversal occurs. If a timeout is enabled, the regime resets after a specified number of bars without structural change, optionally clearing the band.
Stop placement, if enabled, uses either the opposite or same band edge depending on configuration. Position size is computed from account percentage and may optionally scale with the price-span-to-ATR relationship.
Parameter Guide
Market Structure
Swing length (default 5): Controls swing sensitivity. Lower values increase responsiveness.
Use ATR filter (default true): Requires breakouts to show momentum relative to ATR. Reduces false shifts.
ATR length (default 14): Volatility estimation for breakout and band validation.
Break ATR multiplier (default 1.0): Required breakout strength relative to ATR.
Premium/Discount Framework
Enable framework (default true): Activates premium/discount evaluation.
Persist band on timeout (default true): Keeps structural band after timeout.
Min band ATR mult (default 0.5): Rejects narrow bands.
Regime timeout bars (default 500): Neutralizes regime after inactivity.
Invert colors (default false): Color scheme toggle.
Visuals
Show zone tint (default true): Background shade in premium or discount region.
Show shift markers (default true): Display first-shift markers.
Execution and Risk
Risk per trade percent (default 1.0): Determines position size as account percentage.
Use band for size (default false): Scales size relative to band width behavior.
Flat on opposite shift (default true): Forces reversal behavior.
Use stop at band (default false): Stop anchored to band edges.
Stop band side: Chooses which band edge is used for stop generation.
Reading & Interpretation
A green background indicates discount conditions within the structural band; red indicates premium conditions. A green triangle below price marks the first bullish structural shift after a bearish regime. A red triangle above price marks the first bearish structural shift after a bullish regime.
When stops are active, the opposite band edge typically defines the protective level. Band width relative to ATR indicates how significant a structural change is: wider bands imply stronger volatility structure, while narrow bands may be suppressed by the minimum-size filter.
Practical Workflows & Combinations
Trend following: Use first-shift entries as initial regime confirmation. Add higher-timeframe trend filters for additional context.
Swing trading: Combine with simple liquidity or fair-value-gap concepts to refine entries.
Bias mapping: Use higher timeframes for structural regime and lower timeframes for execution within the premium/discount context.
Exit management: When using stops, consider ATR-scaling or multi-stage profit targets. When not using stops, reversals become the primary exit.
Behavior, Constraints & Performance
The strategy uses only confirmed swings and closed-bar logic, avoiding intrabar repaint. Pivot-based swings inherently appear after the pivot window completes, which is standard behavior. No higher-timeframe calls are used, preventing HTF-related repaint issues.
Persistent variables track regime and structural levels, minimizing recomputation. The maximum bars back setting is five-thousand. The design avoids loops and arrays, keeping performance stable.
Known limitations include limited signal density during consolidations, delayed swing confirmation, and sensitivity to extreme gaps that stretch band logic. ATR filtering mitigates some of these effects but does not eliminate them entirely.
Sensible Defaults & Quick Tuning
Fewer but stronger entries: Increase swing length or ATR breakout multiplier.
More responsive entries: Reduce swing length to capture earlier shifts.
More active band behavior: Lower the minimum band ATR threshold.
Stricter stop logic: Use the opposite band edge for stop placement.
Volatile markets: Increase ATR length slightly to stabilize behavior.
What this indicator is—and isn’t
Trendshift Strategy is a structural-regime trading engine that evaluates major directional shifts. It is not a complete trading system and does not include take-profit logic or prediction features. It does not attempt to forecast future price movement and should be used alongside broader market structure, volatility context, and disciplined risk management.
Disclaimer
The content provided, including all code and materials, is strictly for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended as, and should not be interpreted as, financial advice, a recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument, or an offer of any financial product or service. All strategies, tools, and examples discussed are provided for illustrative purposes to demonstrate coding techniques and the functionality of Pine Script within a trading context.
Any results from strategies or tools provided are hypothetical, and past performance is not indicative of future results. Trading and investing involve high risk, including the potential loss of principal, and may not be suitable for all individuals. Before making any trading decisions, please consult with a qualified financial professional to understand the risks involved.
By using this script, you acknowledge and agree that any trading decisions are made solely at your discretion and risk.
Do not use this indicator on Heikin-Ashi, Renko, Kagi, Point-and-Figure, or Range charts, as these chart types can produce unrealistic results for signal markers and alerts.
Best regards and happy trading
Chervolino
Trendshift [CHE]Trendshift — First-Shift Regime Turns with Premium/Discount Context
Summary
Trendshift highlights the first confirmed directional structure shift in price and overlays a premium or discount context based on the most recent structural range. It identifies the major swing levels, detects a regime transition when price closes beyond these levels with optional ATR-based conviction, and marks only the first shift per direction to reduce repetition and noise. The indicator then establishes a premium or discount band around the break and tints the background when price operates in either region. This produces a clean regime-aware view that emphasizes only the earliest actionable turn while maintaining contextual bias information.
Motivation: Why this design?
Conventional swing-based structure tools often fire repeated signals after each minor break, especially in volatile environments. This leads to cluttered charts and little informational value. Trendshift focuses on the core trading need: isolating the first confirmed change in directional structure and providing a premium or discount context after the break. By limiting signals to the initial flip and suppressing further markers until direction reverses again, the script reduces noise and highlights only the structural event that materially matters. The band logic further addresses the challenge of distinguishing contextual extremes and avoiding trades taken too late after a shift.
What’s different vs. standard approaches?
Baseline reference: Most structure indicators repeatedly plot every new break of a swing high or swing low.
Differences:
Only the first confirmed bullish or bearish shift is plotted until the opposite direction occurs.
ATR-filtered breakout validation to reduce false breaks during volatility spikes.
A reduced premium and discount band derived from the breakout candle and prior swing structure.
Tinted background for contextual positioning rather than explicit entry signals.
Practical effect:
Fewer but more meaningful shift markers.
Clear visual context of where price operates relative to the structural band.
Cleaner regime transitions and less chart clutter.
How it works (technical)
The indicator continuously evaluates major swing highs and lows using a symmetric window length. When a swing is confirmed, the script stores its price and bar index. A structure shift occurs when price closes beyond the most recent major swing in the opposite direction. Optional ATR filtering requires the breakout distance to exceed an ATR-scaled threshold.
Upon a confirmed shift, the script sets a regime state that remains active until a new shift or an optional timeout. It also establishes a structural band anchored between the breakout candle extremum and the prior opposite swing. The band informs the premium and discount boundaries, each representing a quarter subdivision.
Only the first shift event per direction generates a visual triangle marker. The band is validated by comparing its height to ATR to avoid extremely narrow structures. Background tinting activates whenever price resides within the premium or discount zones. Persistent variables maintain previous structural states and prevent re-triggering until direction reverses.
Parameter Guide
Swing length (default 5): Controls the number of bars used on each side of a swing. Smaller values are more reactive; larger values reduce noise.
Use ATR filter (default true): Requires breakout strength beyond the swing to exceed an ATR-scaled threshold. Disabling increases signal frequency.
ATR length (default 14): Controls volatility estimation for breakout filtering and band validation.
Break ATR multiplier (default 1.0): Higher values require stronger breakouts, reducing false shifts.
Enable framework (default true): Activates the premium and discount context logic.
Persist band on timeout (default true): Retains the current band after a regime timeout.
Min band size ATR mult (default 0.5): Rejects extremely small bands and prevents unrealistic tinting.
Regime timeout bars (default 500): Resets the regime after extended inactivity.
Invert colors (default false): Swaps premium and discount tint color assignments.
Show zone tint (default true): Toggles background shading.
Show shift markers (default true): Enables or disables the first-shift triangles.
Reading & Interpretation
A green or red tint signals that price is operating in the discount or premium region of the most recent structural band. These regions are derived from the breakout event and the prior swing. A green triangle below a bar indicates the first bullish structure shift after a bearish regime. A red triangle above a bar indicates the first bearish shift after a bullish regime. No further markers appear until direction reverses. When tint is active, price location within the band offers simple contextual bias without providing explicit entries.
Practical Workflows & Combinations
Trend following: Treat the first bullish marker as the earliest confirmation of a potential up-regime and the first bearish marker for a potential down-regime. Use price location relative to the premium and discount zones as context for continuation or mean-reversion setups.
Structure-based execution: Combine with simple swing highs and lows to refine entry points within discount after a bullish shift or within premium after a bearish shift.
Higher-timeframe overlays: Apply the indicator on higher timeframes to define macro structure, then trade on lower timeframes using the band as a contextual anchor.
Risk management: When price stays in premium during a bearish regime or in discount during a bullish regime, consider protective actions or position management adjustments.
Behavior, Constraints & Performance
The script uses only confirmed swing points and closed-bar conditions, so repainting from future bars does not occur except the inherent delay of pivot confirmation. No higher-timeframe security calls are used, avoiding HTF repaint paths.
Performance impact is minimal because the script uses no loops or arrays and relies on persistent variables. The maximum bars back setting is five-thousand, required for swing lookback. Known limitations include quiet behavior during long consolidations, occasional delayed recognition of shifts due to swing confirmation, and limited effectiveness during large market gaps where extremum logic may be distorted.
Sensible Defaults & Quick Tunin g
Increase the swing length for smoother trend shifts and fewer signals.
Decrease the swing length for more sensitivity.
Raise the ATR breakout multiplier to reduce noise in volatile markets.
Lower the band size requirement to make premium and discount zones more active on slower markets.
Extend the regime timeout for slow-moving assets.
What this indicator is—and isn’t
This tool is a structural regime-shift detector with contextual premium and discount shading. It is not a complete trading system and does not include entries, exits, or risk models. It does not predict future price movement. It should be combined with broader structure analysis, liquidity considerations, and risk management practices.
Disclaimer
The content provided, including all code and materials, is strictly for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended as, and should not be interpreted as, financial advice, a recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument, or an offer of any financial product or service. All strategies, tools, and examples discussed are provided for illustrative purposes to demonstrate coding techniques and the functionality of Pine Script within a trading context.
Any results from strategies or tools provided are hypothetical, and past performance is not indicative of future results. Trading and investing involve high risk, including the potential loss of principal, and may not be suitable for all individuals. Before making any trading decisions, please consult with a qualified financial professional to understand the risks involved.
By using this script, you acknowledge and agree that any trading decisions are made solely at your discretion and risk.
Do not use this indicator on Heikin-Ashi, Renko, Kagi, Point-and-Figure, or Range charts, as these chart types can produce unrealistic results for signal markers and alerts.
Best regards and happy trading
Chervolino
P&F Label Overlay🧙 The Wizard's Challenge: P&F Label Overlay on Your Chart
This is a custom Pine Script indicator designed to overlay the classic Point & Figure (P&F) pattern directly onto your standard candlestick or bar chart. While Pine Script offers built-in, dedicated P&F charts, this indicator was created as a challenging and experimental project to satisfy the goal of visualizing the P&F X's and O's directly on the price bars.
❶. How to Use This Code on TradingView
1. Copy the Code: Copy the entire Pine Script code provided above.
2. Open Pine Editor: On TradingView, click the "Pine Editor" tab at the bottom of your chart.
3. Replace Content: Delete any existing code in the editor and paste this P&F script.
4. Add to Chart: Click the "Add to Chart" button (usually located near the top right of the Pine Editor).
5. Access Settings: The indicator, named "P&F Label Overlay: The Wizard's Challenge," will appear on your chart. You can click the gear icon ( ) next to its name on the chart to adjust the inputs.
❷. 🎛️ Key Settings & Customization (Inputs)
The indicator provides core P&F settings that you can customize to fit your analysis style:
✅ Enable Auto Box Size (Default: True): When enabled, the box size is automatically calculated as a percentage of the current price, making it dynamic.
・Auto Box Size Basis (%): Sets the percentage used to calculate the dynamic box size. (e.g., 2% of the price).
・Fixed Box Size (Price Units): When "Enable Auto Box Size" is disabled, this value is used as the static box size (e.g., a value of 5.0 for a $5 box).
・Reversal Count (Default: 3): This is the crucial P&F parameter (the Reversal Factor). It determines how many boxes the price must move in the opposite direction to trigger a column reversal (e.g., 3 means price must reverse by 3 \times \text{BOX\_SIZE}).
Calculation Source: Allows you to choose the price data used for calculations (e.g., close, hl2 (High/Low/2), etc.).
❸. 🎯 The Challenge: Why an Overlay?
This indicator represents an experimental and challenging endeavor made in collaboration with an AI. It stems from the strong desire to visualize P&F patterns overlaid on a conventional chart, which is not a native function in Pine Script's standard indicator plotting system.
・Leveraging Drawing Objects: The core of this challenge relies on cleverly using Pine Script's label.new() drawing objects to represent the "X" and "O" symbols. This is a highly non-standard way to draw a P&F chart, as it requires complex logic to manage the drawing coordinates, price levels, and column spacing on the time-based chart.
・The Current Status: We've successfully achieved the initial goal: visualizing the X and O patterns as an overlay. Achieving a perfectly aligned, full-featured P&F chart (where columns align precisely, and price rounding is fully consistent across all columns) is far more complex, but this code provides a strong foundation.
❹. 🛠️ Technical Highlights
Tick-Precision Rounding: The custom function f_roundToTick() is critical. It ensures that the calculated box size and the lastPrice are always rounded to the nearest minimum tick size (syminfo.mintick) of the asset. This maintains high precision and accuracy relative to the market's price movements.
・Column Indexing: The currentColumnIndex variable is used to simulate the horizontal movement of P&F columns by adding a fractional offset to the bar_index when drawing the labels. This is what makes the pattern appear as distinct columns.
・Garbage Collection: The activeLabels array and the MAX_LABELS limit ensure that old labels are deleted (label.delete()) as new ones are drawn. This is a crucial performance optimization to prevent TradingView's label limit (500) from being exceeded and to maintain a smooth experience.
❺. 🚀 A Platform for Deep Customization
While TradingView's built-in indicators are excellent, every trader has their "personal best settings." View this code as a starting point for your own analytical environment. You can use it as a base to pursue deeper custom features, such as:
・Different drawing styles or colors based on momentum.
・Automated detection and signaling of specific P&F patterns (e.g., Double Top Buy, Triple Bottom Sell).
Please feel free to try it on your chart! We welcome any feedback you might have as we continue to refine this experimental overlay.
I do not speak English at all. Please understand that if you send me a message, I may not be able to reply, or my reply may have a different meaning. Thank you for your understanding.
Zonas de Liquidez Pro + Puntos de GiroRequirements for marking 💧:✅ High crosses the zone✅ Close returns inside (false breakout / fakeout)✅ Volume is 20% greater than the average✅ Occurs within the last 10 bars(Note: This last requirement is stated in the text but not explicitly in the code snippet provided)📚 Psychology Behind the SweepWho lost money?Traders with stops placed too tightlyBuyers who entered "on the breakout"Bots with automatic orders placed aboveWho made money?Smart Money / InstitutionsThey sold at a high priceThey hunted for liquidity before moving the priceThey know where retail stops are located🎯 How to Use the Drops in Your TradingGolden Rule:💧 near a strong zone + Multiple rejections = PROBABLE REVERSALStrategy:See 💧 at resistance → Look for SHORTSee 💧 at support → Look for LONGPrice returns to the swept zone → High-probability setupStop beyond the sweep high/low → ProtectionPractical Example:If you see 💧 LIQ at $111,263 (resistance)→ Wait for bearish rejection→ Entry: Sell at $110,800→ Stop: $111,500 (above the sweep high)→ Target: Next support level⚠️ Common Mistakes❌ Mistake 1: Trading the breakoutPrice breaks $111k → "It's going to the moon!" → Buy💧 LIQ appears → It was a trap → Drop → Loss✅ Correct Approach:Price breaks $111k → Check if there is 💧 LIQ💧 appears → "It's a trap" → Wait for rejection → Sell❌ Mistake 2: Ignoring the volumeNot all sweeps are equal.Sweeps with high volume are more reliable.No volume = it could be noise.🎓 Ultra-Fast SummaryElementMeaning💧 LIQLiquidity sweep detectedAt ResistanceBullish trap → Prepare for a shortAt SupportBearish trap → Prepare for a longWith High VolumeMore reliable signalNear Strong Zone High probability of reversal🔥 The Magic of Your IndicatorScenarioWithout this IndicatorWith this IndicatorAction"The price broke $111k, I'm buying!""There is 💧 LIQ + zone + rejections → It's a trap."ResultYou loseYou avoid a loss or gain on the short
Smart Adaptive Double Patterns [The_lurker]Smart Adaptive Double Patterns
This is an advanced technical indicator that combines two of the strongest and most renowned classical price reversal patterns:
✅ Double Bottom Pattern — a bullish reversal pattern that forms after a downtrend
✅ Double Top Pattern — a bearish reversal pattern that forms after an uptrend
The indicator does not merely detect patterns — it provides a fully integrated, intelligent system that includes:
✅ Precise quality scoring for each pattern using 5 technical criteria
✅ Automatic price target calculation at three levels (Conservative, Balanced, Aggressive)
✅ Multi-layer dynamic filtering to avoid false signals
✅ Live pattern tracking from formation to target achievement or failure
✅ Comprehensive alert system covering all possible trading scenarios
🎯 Why Is This Indicator Unique?
1️⃣ High Detection Accuracy
Unlike traditional indicators that rely on simple rules, this one applies 5 strict structural conditions to confirm pattern validity:
A clear trend must precede the pattern
High symmetry between the two bottoms or two tops
No break of critical price levels during formation
Logical spacing between key points
Technical confirmation from ADX, ATR, and Volume
2️⃣ Advanced Quality Scoring System
Each pattern is scored out of 100 based on 5 weighted criteria:
Symmetry (30%): How closely the two bottoms or tops match
Trend Strength (20%): Strength of the prior trend
Volume Behavior (20%): Trading activity at critical points
Pattern Depth (15%): Vertical distance between neckline and bottom/top
Structural Integrity (15%): Full compliance with structural rules
3️⃣ Smart Target Management
Separate targets for bullish (Double Bottom) and bearish (Double Top) patterns
Separate projections for success and failure cases
Multiple options: Conservative (0.618) / Balanced (1.0) / Aggressive (1.618)
Live tracking with dynamic moving lines
4️⃣ Professional Failure Handling
Failed patterns are not ignored — they are turned into counter-trend opportunities:
Failed Double Bottom → triggers a bearish signal with downside targets
Failed Double Top → triggers a bullish signal with upside targets
Automatic color change for clear visual distinction
5️⃣ Full Customization Flexibility
Enable/disable each pattern independently
22+ adjustable settings
Unique colors for each pattern and quality level
Full bilingual support (Arabic / English)
📐 Pattern Details
🟦 Double Bottom Pattern
Sequence of points:
🔹 Point 1: Peak marking the start of a strong downtrend
🔹 Point 2 (Bottom 1): First low — first key bounce
🔹 Point 3: Intermediate high — forms the neckline (resistance)
🔹 Point 4 (Bottom 2): Second low — should closely match Bottom 1
🔹 Point 5: Breakout point — pattern confirmation
Mandatory Conditions:
✅ Clear downtrend before Point 2
✅ Bottoms 2 & 4 nearly identical (≤1.5% difference by default)
✅ Point 3 higher than both bottoms
✅ Neither bottom is broken during formation
✅ Sufficient time between points (≥10 candles by default)
✅ Success Scenario
→ Price breaks above the neckline (Point 3)
→ Point 5 is plotted at breakout candle
→ Dashed vertical line drawn from Point 5 to target
→ Horizontal dashed line tracks price toward target
→ Dashboard shows: Pattern Type | Quality | Rating | Target | Status
→ When target hits: line turns green + ✅ appears
🎯 Target Calculation
Pattern Height = Point 3 − Point 4
• Conservative: Point 3 + (Height × 0.618 × Quality Factor)
• Balanced: Point 3 + (Height × 1.0 × Quality Factor)
• Aggressive: Point 3 + (Height × 1.618 × Quality Factor)
❌ Failure Scenario
→ Price breaks below both Bottom 1 or Bottom 2 before neckline breakout
Visual Changes:
All lines turn red
Red ✖ appears at breakdown candle
Neckline stops expanding
Red dashed vertical line from breakdown point to bearish target
Red horizontal tracking line follows price
Dashboard updates to:
⚠ Failed Bottom – Bearish
→ Shows new bearish target
→ Indicates target mode for failure case
→ Status: Bearish Reversal
→ Fully red display
🟥 Double Top Pattern
Sequence of points:
🔹 Point 1: Trough marking the start of a strong uptrend
🔹 Point 2 (Top 1): First peak — first key resistance
🔹 Point 3: Intermediate low — forms the neckline (support)
🔹 Point 4 (Top 2): Second peak — should closely match Top 1
🔹 Point 5: Breakdown point — pattern confirmation
Mandatory Conditions:
✅ Clear uptrend before Point 2
✅ Tops 2 & 4 nearly identical (≤1.5% difference by default)
✅ Point 3 lower than both tops
✅ Neither top is breached during formation
✅ Sufficient time between points (≥10 candles by default)
✅ Success Scenario
→ Price breaks below the neckline (Point 3)
→ Point 5 is plotted at breakdown candle
→ Dashed vertical line drawn to target
→ Horizontal tracking line moves with price
→ Dashboard updates accordingly
→ Green line + ✅ on hit
🎯 Target Calculation
Pattern Height = Point 4 − Point 3
• Conservative: Point 3 − (Height × 0.618 × Quality Factor)
• Balanced: Point 3 − (Height × 1.0 × Quality Factor)
• Aggressive: Point 3 − (Height × 1.618 × Quality Factor)
❌ Failure Scenario
→ Price breaks above either Top 1 or Top 2 before neckline breakdown
Visual Changes:
All lines turn cyan (light blue)
Cyan ✖ appears at breakout candle
Neckline stops expanding
Cyan dashed vertical line to bullish target
Cyan horizontal tracking line follows price
Dashboard updates to:
⚠ Failed Top – Bullish
→ Shows new bullish target
→ Indicates target mode for failure case
→ Status: Bullish Reversal
→ Fully cyan display
🎯 Upside Target (after Double Top failure)
Max Top = max(Point 2, Point 4)
Height = Max Top − Point 3
• Conservative: Max Top + (Height × 0.618)
• Balanced: Max Top + (Height × 1.0)
• Aggressive: Max Top + (Height × 1.618)
📊 Quality Scoring System (0–100)
1️⃣ Symmetry (30%)
Measures price match between the two bottoms or two tops.
High score (25–30): Near-perfect symmetry → very strong pattern
Medium (15–24): Good match → reliable signal
Low (5–14): Weak symmetry → use caution
Zero: No symmetry → invalid pattern
2️⃣ Trend Strength (20%)
Uses ADX and DI indicators.
20 pts: Strong trend confirmed (e.g., ADX ≥ 20 + correct DI alignment)
10 pts: Trend filter disabled
6 pts: Weak or sideways trend
3️⃣ Volume Behavior (20%)
Declining volume on second touch is a positive sign (shows exhaustion).
15–20 pts: Clear volume drop → strong signal
10 pts: Neutral volume
6 pts: Rising volume → higher risk of continuation
4️⃣ Pattern Depth (15%)
Deeper patterns = stronger reversals.
12–15 pts: Deep → high reversal power
8–11 pts: Medium → acceptable
<8 pts: Shallow → weak signal
5️⃣ Structural Integrity (15%)
Checks logical structure (e.g., Point 1 > Point 3 in Double Bottom).
12–15 pts: Ideal structure
8–11 pts: Minor flaws
<8 pts: Poor setup
📈 Final Quality Rating & Colors
• 85–100 → ⭐ Excellent
→ Double Bottom: Cyan #00BCD4
→ Double Top: Light Red #FF5252
• 75–84 → ✨ Very Good
• 65–74 → ✓ Good
• 60–64 → ○ Acceptable
→ All use Amber #FFC107
• <60 → ❌ Rejected (not shown)
→ Gray #9E9E9E
🔧 Dynamic Filters
1️⃣ ATR Filter (Volatility Check)
Rejects patterns in abnormally high volatility periods.
→ If current ATR > 1.8 × 50-period ATR MA → pattern rejected
✅ Recommended for crypto, small caps
❌ Optional for calm markets (gold, bonds)
2️⃣ ADX Filter (Trend Confirmation)
Ensures a real trend exists before the pattern.
→ If ADX < 14 (70% of default 20) → pattern rejected
✅ Strongly recommended (keep ON)
3️⃣ Volume Filter (Behavior Validation)
Not used to reject patterns, but strongly affects quality score.
✅ Best for liquid markets (Forex majors, large stocks)
❌ Optional for illiquid assets
⚙️ Key Settings Explained
🔘 General Settings
• Language: Arabic / English
• Show Previous Patterns: Yes / No
→ “No” keeps chart clean; “Yes” for historical review
🔘 Pattern Selection
• Enable Double Bottom: ✅ / ❌
• Enable Double Top: ✅ / ❌
→ Use combinations:
✅✅ → Full reversal scanning
✅❌ → Long setups only
❌✅ → Short setups only
❌❌ → Indicator OFF
🔘 Detection Parameters
• Pivots Left (1–20): Higher = more reliable, fewer patterns
• Pivots Right (1–20): Lower = faster signals
• Min Width (5–100): Min candles between Bottom/Top 1 & 2
• Tolerance % (0.1%–5%): Max allowed price difference
• Min Arm (5–50): Min candles between pivot & neckline
• Min Trend (5–50): Min candles in prior trend
• Trend Lookback (50–500): How far back to detect trend start
• Extension Multiplier (1.0–5.0): How long to wait for breakout
🔘 Quality Settings
• Min Quality Score (0–100):
→ Conservative: 75–85
→ Balanced: 60–70
→ Flexible: 50–55
• Custom Weights: Adjust based on market (e.g., increase Volume weight in Forex)
🔘 Target Settings
• Bottom Bullish Target: Conservative / Balanced / Aggressive
• Bottom Bearish Target: (used on failure)
• Top Bearish Target: Conservative / Balanced / Aggressive
• Top Bullish Target: (used on failure)
🔘 Visual Settings
• Label Size: Small / Normal / Large / Huge
• Pattern Colors: Fully customizable
• Table: Show/Hide + Size (Small/Normal/Large) + Position (Top-Right / Top-Left / Bottom-Right / Bottom-Left)
• Fill Transparency: 70%–95% (default: 85%)
🔔 Alert System (8 Independent Alerts)
📌 Double Bottom Alerts
Bullish Breakout → “Double Bottom Breakout – Bullish!”
Bullish Target Hit → “Bullish Target Achieved!”
Failure (Bearish) → “Double Bottom Failed – Bearish!”
Bearish Target Hit → “Bearish Target Achieved (Failure)!”
📌 Double Top Alerts
Bearish Breakdown → “Double Top Breakdown – Bearish!”
Bearish Target Hit → “Bearish Target Achieved!”
Failure (Bullish) → “Double Top Failed – Bullish!”
Bullish Target Hit → “Bullish Target Achieved (Failure)!”
Each alert can be enabled/disabled independently and supports pop-ups, emails, or webhooks.
⚠️ Disclaimer:
This indicator is for educational and analytical purposes only. It does not constitute financial, investment, or trading advice. Use it in conjunction with your own strategy and risk management. Neither TradingView nor the developer is liable for any financial decisions or losses.
INDIVIDUAL ASSET BIAS DASHBOARD V3Strategy Name: Individual Asset Bias Dashboard V3
Author Concept: Multi-timeframe 3-pivot alignment bias monitor
Timeframe: Works on any chart, but bias is calculated on daily close vs higher timeframe pivots
Core Idea (3-Pivot Rule)
For each asset we compare the current daily closing level against three classic pivots from higher timeframes:
Previous Weekly pivot: (H+L+C)/3 of last completed week
Previous Monthly pivot: (H+L+C)/3 of last completed month
Previous 3-Monthly pivot: (H+L+C)/3 of last completed quarter
Bias Logic:
BULL → Price is above all three pivots
BEAR → Price is below all three pivots
MIXED → Price is in between (no clear alignment)
This is a clean, objective, and widely used institutional method to gauge short-term momentum alignment across multiple horizons.
Assets Tracke
SymbolMeaningSPX500S&P 500 IndexVIXVolatility IndexDXYUS Dollar IndexBTCUSDBitcoinXAUUSDGoldUSOILWTI Crude OilUS10Y10-Year US Treasury YieldUSDJPYJapanese Yen pair
Key Features
Real-time updating table in the bottom-left corner
Color coding: Lime = Bullish, Red = Bearish, Gray = Mixed
Optional "Change" column showing flips (▲/▼) when bias changes day-over-day
No repainting on closed daily bars (critical for reliability)
Compliant with TradingView rules (proper lookahead usage explained below)
Important Technical Notes (Why No Repainting)
lookahead = barmerge.lookahead_on is used only for higher-timeframe historical pivots → allowed and standard practice
Current price uses lookahead = barmerge.lookahead_off → reflects actual tradable daily close
Table only draws on barstate.islastconfirmedhistory or barstate.islast → prevents false signals on realtime bar
Limitations & Warnings
On intraday charts, the "current bias" updates with every tick using the running daily close
Bias can flip intraday before daily bar closes
On daily or higher charts, the dashboard is 100% confirmation-based and non-repainting
This is a bias filter, not a standalone trading system
Gould 10Y + 4Y patternDescription:
Overview This indicator is a comprehensive tool for macro-market analysis, designed to visualize historical market cycles on your chart. It combines Edson Gould’s famous Decennial Pattern with a Customizable 4-Year Cycle (e.g., 2002 base) to help traders identify long-term trends, potential market bottoms, and strong bullish years.
This tool is ideal for long-term investors and analysts looking for cyclical confluence on monthly or yearly timeframes (e.g., SPX, NDX).
Key Concepts
Edson Gould’s Decennial Pattern (10-Year Cycle)
Based on the theory that the stock market follows a psychological cycle determined by the last digit of the year.
5 (Strongest Bull): Historically the strongest performance years.
7 (Panic/Crash): Years often associated with market panic or crashes.
2 (Bottom/Buy): Years that often mark major lows.
Custom 4-Year Cycle (Target Year Strategy)
Identify recurring 4-year opportunities based on a user-defined base year.
Default Setting (Base 2002): Highlights years like 2002, 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018, 2022... which have historically been significant market bottoms or excellent buying opportunities.
When a "Target Year" arrives, the indicator highlights the background and displays a distinct Green "Target Year" Label.
Features
Real-time Dashboard: A table in the top-right corner displays the current year's status for both the 10-Year and 4-Year cycles, including a countdown to the next target year.
Dynamic Labels: Automatically marks every year on the chart with its Decennial status (e.g., "Strong Bull (5)", "Panic (7)").
Visual Highlighting:
Target Years: Distinct green background and labels for easy identification of the 4-year cycle.
Significant Decennial Years: Special small markers for years ending in 5 and 7.
Fully Customizable: You can change the base year for the 4-year cycle, toggle the dashboard, and adjust colors via the settings menu.
How to Use
Apply this indicator to high-timeframe charts (Weekly or Monthly) of major indices like S&P 500 or Nasdaq.
Look for confluence between the 10-Year Pattern (e.g., Year 6 - Bullish) and the 4-Year Cycle (Target Year) to confirm long-term bias.
Disclaimer This tool is for educational and research purposes only based on historical cycle theories. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Always manage your risk.
S&P 500 Breadth: Bull vs Bear (20DMA)Simple market breadth for S&P500 using percentage of stock above or below 20dma
Fibonacci Degree System This Pine Script creates a sophisticated technical analysis tool that combines Fibonacci retracements with a degree-based cycle system. Here's a comprehensive breakdown:
Core Concept
The indicator maps price movements onto a 360-degree circular framework, treating market cycles like geometric angles. It creates a visual "mesh" where Fibonacci ratios intersect in both price (horizontal) and time (vertical) dimensions.
How It Works
1. Finding Reference Points
The script looks back over a specified period (default 100 bars) to identify:
Highest High: The peak price point
Lowest Low: The trough price point
Time Locations: Exactly which bars these extremes occurred on
These two points form the boundaries of your analysis window.
2. Creating the Fibonacci Grid
Horizontal Lines (Price Levels):
The script divides the price range between high and low into seven key Fibonacci ratios:
0% (Low) - Bottom boundary in red
23.6% - Minor retracement in orange
38.2% - Shallow retracement in yellow
50% - Midpoint in lime green
61.8% - Golden ratio in aqua (most significant)
78.6% - Deep retracement in blue
100% (High) - Top boundary in purple
Each line represents a potential support/resistance level where price might react.
Vertical Lines (Time Cycles):
The same Fibonacci ratios are applied to the time dimension between the high and low bars. If your high and low are 50 bars apart, vertical lines appear at:
Bar 0 (0%)
Bar 12 (23.6%)
Bar 19 (38.2%)
Bar 25 (50%)
Bar 31 (61.8%)
Bar 39 (78.6%)
Bar 50 (100%)
These suggest when price might make significant moves.
3. The Degree Mapping System
The innovative feature maps the time progression to degrees:
0° = Start point (0% time)
85° = 23.6% through the cycle
138° = 38.2% through the cycle
180° = Midpoint (50%)
222° = 61.8% through the cycle (golden angle)
283° = 78.6% through the cycle
360° = Complete cycle (100%)
This treats market movements as circular patterns, similar to how planets orbit or pendulums swing.
Visual Output
When you apply this indicator, you'll see:
A rectangular mesh extending beyond your high-low range (by 150% default)
Color-coded horizontal lines showing price Fibonacci levels
Matching vertical lines showing time Fibonacci intervals
Price labels on the right showing percentage levels
Degree labels at the bottom showing the angular position in the cycle
Intersection points creating a grid of potentially significant price-time coordinates
Trading Application
Traders use this to identify:
Support/Resistance Zones: Where horizontal and vertical lines intersect
Time Targets: When price might reverse (at vertical Fibonacci times)
Cycle Completion: When approaching 360°, a new cycle may begin
Harmonic Patterns: Geometric relationships between price and time
Customization Features
The script offers extensive control:
Lookback period: Adjust cycle length (10-500 bars)
Mesh extension: How far to project the grid forward
Visual toggles: Show/hide horizontal lines, vertical lines, labels
Styling: Line thickness, style (solid/dashed/dotted), colors
Label positioning: Fine-tune text placement for readability
The intersection at 61.8% time and 61.8% price at 222° becomes a key target zone.
This tool essentially converts the abstract concept of market cycles into a concrete, visual geometric framework that traders can analyze and act upon.
DISCLAIMER: This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not be considered financial, investment, or trading advice.
No guarantee of profits: Past performance and theoretical models do not guarantee future results. Trading and investing involve substantial risk of loss.
Not a recommendation: This script illustration does not constitute a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any financial instrument.
Do your own research: Always conduct thorough independent research and consider consulting with a qualified financial advisor before making any trading decisions.
Dimensional Resonance ProtocolDimensional Resonance Protocol
🌀 CORE INNOVATION: PHASE SPACE RECONSTRUCTION & EMERGENCE DETECTION
The Dimensional Resonance Protocol represents a paradigm shift from traditional technical analysis to complexity science. Rather than measuring price levels or indicator crossovers, DRP reconstructs the hidden attractor governing market dynamics using Takens' embedding theorem, then detects emergence —the rare moments when multiple dimensions of market behavior spontaneously synchronize into coherent, predictable states.
The Complexity Hypothesis:
Markets are not simple oscillators or random walks—they are complex adaptive systems existing in high-dimensional phase space. Traditional indicators see only shadows (one-dimensional projections) of this higher-dimensional reality. DRP reconstructs the full phase space using time-delay embedding, revealing the true structure of market dynamics.
Takens' Embedding Theorem (1981):
A profound mathematical result from dynamical systems theory: Given a time series from a complex system, we can reconstruct its full phase space by creating delayed copies of the observation.
Mathematical Foundation:
From single observable x(t), create embedding vectors:
X(t) =
Where:
• d = Embedding dimension (default 5)
• τ = Time delay (default 3 bars)
• x(t) = Price or return at time t
Key Insight: If d ≥ 2D+1 (where D is the true attractor dimension), this embedding is topologically equivalent to the actual system dynamics. We've reconstructed the hidden attractor from a single price series.
Why This Matters:
Markets appear random in one dimension (price chart). But in reconstructed phase space, structure emerges—attractors, limit cycles, strange attractors. When we identify these structures, we can detect:
• Stable regions : Predictable behavior (trade opportunities)
• Chaotic regions : Unpredictable behavior (avoid trading)
• Critical transitions : Phase changes between regimes
Phase Space Magnitude Calculation:
phase_magnitude = sqrt(Σ ² for i = 0 to d-1)
This measures the "energy" or "momentum" of the market trajectory through phase space. High magnitude = strong directional move. Low magnitude = consolidation.
📊 RECURRENCE QUANTIFICATION ANALYSIS (RQA)
Once phase space is reconstructed, we analyze its recurrence structure —when does the system return near previous states?
Recurrence Plot Foundation:
A recurrence occurs when two phase space points are closer than threshold ε:
R(i,j) = 1 if ||X(i) - X(j)|| < ε, else 0
This creates a binary matrix showing when the system revisits similar states.
Key RQA Metrics:
1. Recurrence Rate (RR):
RR = (Number of recurrent points) / (Total possible pairs)
• RR near 0: System never repeats (highly stochastic)
• RR = 0.1-0.3: Moderate recurrence (tradeable patterns)
• RR > 0.5: System stuck in attractor (ranging market)
• RR near 1: System frozen (no dynamics)
Interpretation: Moderate recurrence is optimal —patterns exist but market isn't stuck.
2. Determinism (DET):
Measures what fraction of recurrences form diagonal structures in the recurrence plot. Diagonals indicate deterministic evolution (trajectory follows predictable paths).
DET = (Recurrence points on diagonals) / (Total recurrence points)
• DET < 0.3: Random dynamics
• DET = 0.3-0.7: Moderate determinism (patterns with noise)
• DET > 0.7: Strong determinism (technical patterns reliable)
Trading Implication: Signals are prioritized when DET > 0.3 (deterministic state) and RR is moderate (not stuck).
Threshold Selection (ε):
Default ε = 0.10 × std_dev means two states are "recurrent" if within 10% of a standard deviation. This is tight enough to require genuine similarity but loose enough to find patterns.
🔬 PERMUTATION ENTROPY: COMPLEXITY MEASUREMENT
Permutation entropy measures the complexity of a time series by analyzing the distribution of ordinal patterns.
Algorithm (Bandt & Pompe, 2002):
1. Take overlapping windows of length n (default n=4)
2. For each window, record the rank order pattern
Example: → pattern (ranks from lowest to highest)
3. Count frequency of each possible pattern
4. Calculate Shannon entropy of pattern distribution
Mathematical Formula:
H_perm = -Σ p(π) · ln(p(π))
Where π ranges over all n! possible permutations, p(π) is the probability of pattern π.
Normalized to :
H_norm = H_perm / ln(n!)
Interpretation:
• H < 0.3 : Very ordered, crystalline structure (strong trending)
• H = 0.3-0.5 : Ordered regime (tradeable with patterns)
• H = 0.5-0.7 : Moderate complexity (mixed conditions)
• H = 0.7-0.85 : Complex dynamics (challenging to trade)
• H > 0.85 : Maximum entropy (nearly random, avoid)
Entropy Regime Classification:
DRP classifies markets into five entropy regimes:
• CRYSTALLINE (H < 0.3): Maximum order, persistent trends
• ORDERED (H < 0.5): Clear patterns, momentum strategies work
• MODERATE (H < 0.7): Mixed dynamics, adaptive required
• COMPLEX (H < 0.85): High entropy, mean reversion better
• CHAOTIC (H ≥ 0.85): Near-random, minimize trading
Why Permutation Entropy?
Unlike traditional entropy methods requiring binning continuous data (losing information), permutation entropy:
• Works directly on time series
• Robust to monotonic transformations
• Computationally efficient
• Captures temporal structure, not just distribution
• Immune to outliers (uses ranks, not values)
⚡ LYAPUNOV EXPONENT: CHAOS vs STABILITY
The Lyapunov exponent λ measures sensitivity to initial conditions —the hallmark of chaos.
Physical Meaning:
Two trajectories starting infinitely close will diverge at exponential rate e^(λt):
Distance(t) ≈ Distance(0) × e^(λt)
Interpretation:
• λ > 0 : Positive Lyapunov exponent = CHAOS
- Small errors grow exponentially
- Long-term prediction impossible
- System is sensitive, unpredictable
- AVOID TRADING
• λ ≈ 0 : Near-zero = CRITICAL STATE
- Edge of chaos
- Transition zone between order and disorder
- Moderate predictability
- PROCEED WITH CAUTION
• λ < 0 : Negative Lyapunov exponent = STABLE
- Small errors decay
- Trajectories converge
- System is predictable
- OPTIMAL FOR TRADING
Estimation Method:
DRP estimates λ by tracking how quickly nearby states diverge over a rolling window (default 20 bars):
For each bar i in window:
δ₀ = |x - x | (initial separation)
δ₁ = |x - x | (previous separation)
if δ₁ > 0:
ratio = δ₀ / δ₁
log_ratios += ln(ratio)
λ ≈ average(log_ratios)
Stability Classification:
• STABLE : λ < 0 (negative growth rate)
• CRITICAL : |λ| < 0.1 (near neutral)
• CHAOTIC : λ > 0.2 (strong positive growth)
Signal Filtering:
By default, NEXUS requires λ < 0 (stable regime) for signal confirmation. This filters out trades during chaotic periods when technical patterns break down.
📐 HIGUCHI FRACTAL DIMENSION
Fractal dimension measures self-similarity and complexity of the price trajectory.
Theoretical Background:
A curve's fractal dimension D ranges from 1 (smooth line) to 2 (space-filling curve):
• D ≈ 1.0 : Smooth, persistent trending
• D ≈ 1.5 : Random walk (Brownian motion)
• D ≈ 2.0 : Highly irregular, space-filling
Higuchi Method (1988):
For a time series of length N, construct k different curves by taking every k-th point:
L(k) = (1/k) × Σ|x - x | × (N-1)/(⌊(N-m)/k⌋ × k)
For different values of k (1 to k_max), calculate L(k). The fractal dimension is the slope of log(L(k)) vs log(1/k):
D = slope of log(L) vs log(1/k)
Market Interpretation:
• D < 1.35 : Strong trending, persistent (Hurst > 0.5)
- TRENDING regime
- Momentum strategies favored
- Breakouts likely to continue
• D = 1.35-1.45 : Moderate persistence
- PERSISTENT regime
- Trend-following with caution
- Patterns have meaning
• D = 1.45-1.55 : Random walk territory
- RANDOM regime
- Efficiency hypothesis holds
- Technical analysis least reliable
• D = 1.55-1.65 : Anti-persistent (mean-reverting)
- ANTI-PERSISTENT regime
- Oscillator strategies work
- Overbought/oversold meaningful
• D > 1.65 : Highly complex, choppy
- COMPLEX regime
- Avoid directional bets
- Wait for regime change
Signal Filtering:
Resonance signals (secondary signal type) require D < 1.5, indicating trending or persistent dynamics where momentum has meaning.
🔗 TRANSFER ENTROPY: CAUSAL INFORMATION FLOW
Transfer entropy measures directed causal influence between time series—not just correlation, but actual information transfer.
Schreiber's Definition (2000):
Transfer entropy from X to Y measures how much knowing X's past reduces uncertainty about Y's future:
TE(X→Y) = H(Y_future | Y_past) - H(Y_future | Y_past, X_past)
Where H is Shannon entropy.
Key Properties:
1. Directional : TE(X→Y) ≠ TE(Y→X) in general
2. Non-linear : Detects complex causal relationships
3. Model-free : No assumptions about functional form
4. Lag-independent : Captures delayed causal effects
Three Causal Flows Measured:
1. Volume → Price (TE_V→P):
Measures how much volume patterns predict price changes.
• TE > 0 : Volume provides predictive information about price
- Institutional participation driving moves
- Volume confirms direction
- High reliability
• TE ≈ 0 : No causal flow (weak volume/price relationship)
- Volume uninformative
- Caution on signals
• TE < 0 (rare): Suggests price leading volume
- Potentially manipulated or thin market
2. Volatility → Momentum (TE_σ→M):
Does volatility expansion predict momentum changes?
• Positive TE : Volatility precedes momentum shifts
- Breakout dynamics
- Regime transitions
3. Structure → Price (TE_S→P):
Do support/resistance patterns causally influence price?
• Positive TE : Structural levels have causal impact
- Technical levels matter
- Market respects structure
Net Causal Flow:
Net_Flow = TE_V→P + 0.5·TE_σ→M + TE_S→P
• Net > +0.1 : Bullish causal structure
• Net < -0.1 : Bearish causal structure
• |Net| < 0.1 : Neutral/unclear causation
Causal Gate:
For signal confirmation, NEXUS requires:
• Buy signals : TE_V→P > 0 AND Net_Flow > 0.05
• Sell signals : TE_V→P > 0 AND Net_Flow < -0.05
This ensures volume is actually driving price (causal support exists), not just correlated noise.
Implementation Note:
Computing true transfer entropy requires discretizing continuous data into bins (default 6 bins) and estimating joint probability distributions. NEXUS uses a hybrid approach combining TE theory with autocorrelation structure and lagged cross-correlation to approximate information transfer in computationally efficient manner.
🌊 HILBERT PHASE COHERENCE
Phase coherence measures synchronization across market dimensions using Hilbert transform analysis.
Hilbert Transform Theory:
For a signal x(t), the Hilbert transform H (t) creates an analytic signal:
z(t) = x(t) + i·H (t) = A(t)·e^(iφ(t))
Where:
• A(t) = Instantaneous amplitude
• φ(t) = Instantaneous phase
Instantaneous Phase:
φ(t) = arctan(H (t) / x(t))
The phase represents where the signal is in its natural cycle—analogous to position on a unit circle.
Four Dimensions Analyzed:
1. Momentum Phase : Phase of price rate-of-change
2. Volume Phase : Phase of volume intensity
3. Volatility Phase : Phase of ATR cycles
4. Structure Phase : Phase of position within range
Phase Locking Value (PLV):
For two signals with phases φ₁(t) and φ₂(t), PLV measures phase synchronization:
PLV = |⟨e^(i(φ₁(t) - φ₂(t)))⟩|
Where ⟨·⟩ is time average over window.
Interpretation:
• PLV = 0 : Completely random phase relationship (no synchronization)
• PLV = 0.5 : Moderate phase locking
• PLV = 1 : Perfect synchronization (phases locked)
Pairwise PLV Calculations:
• PLV_momentum-volume : Are momentum and volume cycles synchronized?
• PLV_momentum-structure : Are momentum cycles aligned with structure?
• PLV_volume-structure : Are volume and structural patterns in phase?
Overall Phase Coherence:
Coherence = (PLV_mom-vol + PLV_mom-struct + PLV_vol-struct) / 3
Signal Confirmation:
Emergence signals require coherence ≥ threshold (default 0.70):
• Below 0.70: Dimensions not synchronized, no coherent market state
• Above 0.70: Dimensions in phase, coherent behavior emerging
Coherence Direction:
The summed phase angles indicate whether synchronized dimensions point bullish or bearish:
Direction = sin(φ_momentum) + 0.5·sin(φ_volume) + 0.5·sin(φ_structure)
• Direction > 0 : Phases pointing upward (bullish synchronization)
• Direction < 0 : Phases pointing downward (bearish synchronization)
🌀 EMERGENCE SCORE: MULTI-DIMENSIONAL ALIGNMENT
The emergence score aggregates all complexity metrics into a single 0-1 value representing market coherence.
Eight Components with Weights:
1. Phase Coherence (20%):
Direct contribution: coherence × 0.20
Measures dimensional synchronization.
2. Entropy Regime (15%):
Contribution: (0.6 - H_perm) / 0.6 × 0.15 if H < 0.6, else 0
Rewards low entropy (ordered, predictable states).
3. Lyapunov Stability (12%):
• λ < 0 (stable): +0.12
• |λ| < 0.1 (critical): +0.08
• λ > 0.2 (chaotic): +0.0
Requires stable, predictable dynamics.
4. Fractal Dimension Trending (12%):
Contribution: (1.45 - D) / 0.45 × 0.12 if D < 1.45, else 0
Rewards trending fractal structure (D < 1.45).
5. Dimensional Resonance (12%):
Contribution: |dimensional_resonance| × 0.12
Measures alignment across momentum, volume, structure, volatility dimensions.
6. Causal Flow Strength (9%):
Contribution: |net_causal_flow| × 0.09
Rewards strong causal relationships.
7. Phase Space Embedding (10%):
Contribution: min(|phase_magnitude_norm|, 3.0) / 3.0 × 0.10 if |magnitude| > 1.0
Rewards strong trajectory in reconstructed phase space.
8. Recurrence Quality (10%):
Contribution: determinism × 0.10 if DET > 0.3 AND 0.1 < RR < 0.8
Rewards deterministic patterns with moderate recurrence.
Total Emergence Score:
E = Σ(components) ∈
Capped at 1.0 maximum.
Emergence Direction:
Separate calculation determining bullish vs bearish:
• Dimensional resonance sign
• Net causal flow sign
• Phase magnitude correlation with momentum
Signal Threshold:
Default emergence_threshold = 0.75 means 75% of maximum possible emergence score required to trigger signals.
Why Emergence Matters:
Traditional indicators measure single dimensions. Emergence detects self-organization —when multiple independent dimensions spontaneously align. This is the market equivalent of a phase transition in physics, where microscopic chaos gives way to macroscopic order.
These are the highest-probability trade opportunities because the entire system is resonating in the same direction.
🎯 SIGNAL GENERATION: EMERGENCE vs RESONANCE
DRP generates two tiers of signals with different requirements:
TIER 1: EMERGENCE SIGNALS (Primary)
Requirements:
1. Emergence score ≥ threshold (default 0.75)
2. Phase coherence ≥ threshold (default 0.70)
3. Emergence direction > 0.2 (bullish) or < -0.2 (bearish)
4. Causal gate passed (if enabled): TE_V→P > 0 and net_flow confirms direction
5. Stability zone (if enabled): λ < 0 or |λ| < 0.1
6. Price confirmation: Close > open (bulls) or close < open (bears)
7. Cooldown satisfied: bars_since_signal ≥ cooldown_period
EMERGENCE BUY:
• All above conditions met with bullish direction
• Market has achieved coherent bullish state
• Multiple dimensions synchronized upward
EMERGENCE SELL:
• All above conditions met with bearish direction
• Market has achieved coherent bearish state
• Multiple dimensions synchronized downward
Premium Emergence:
When signal_quality (emergence_score × phase_coherence) > 0.7:
• Displayed as ★ star symbol
• Highest conviction trades
• Maximum dimensional alignment
Standard Emergence:
When signal_quality 0.5-0.7:
• Displayed as ◆ diamond symbol
• Strong signals but not perfect alignment
TIER 2: RESONANCE SIGNALS (Secondary)
Requirements:
1. Dimensional resonance > +0.6 (bullish) or < -0.6 (bearish)
2. Fractal dimension < 1.5 (trending/persistent regime)
3. Price confirmation matches direction
4. NOT in chaotic regime (λ < 0.2)
5. Cooldown satisfied
6. NO emergence signal firing (resonance is fallback)
RESONANCE BUY:
• Dimensional alignment without full emergence
• Trending fractal structure
• Moderate conviction
RESONANCE SELL:
• Dimensional alignment without full emergence
• Bearish resonance with trending structure
• Moderate conviction
Displayed as small ▲/▼ triangles with transparency.
Signal Hierarchy:
IF emergence conditions met:
Fire EMERGENCE signal (★ or ◆)
ELSE IF resonance conditions met:
Fire RESONANCE signal (▲ or ▼)
ELSE:
No signal
Cooldown System:
After any signal fires, cooldown_period (default 5 bars) must elapse before next signal. This prevents signal clustering during persistent conditions.
Cooldown tracks using bar_index:
bars_since_signal = current_bar_index - last_signal_bar_index
cooldown_ok = bars_since_signal >= cooldown_period
🎨 VISUAL SYSTEM: MULTI-LAYER COMPLEXITY
DRP provides rich visual feedback across four distinct layers:
LAYER 1: COHERENCE FIELD (Background)
Colored background intensity based on phase coherence:
• No background : Coherence < 0.5 (incoherent state)
• Faint glow : Coherence 0.5-0.7 (building coherence)
• Stronger glow : Coherence > 0.7 (coherent state)
Color:
• Cyan/teal: Bullish coherence (direction > 0)
• Red/magenta: Bearish coherence (direction < 0)
• Blue: Neutral coherence (direction ≈ 0)
Transparency: 98 minus (coherence_intensity × 10), so higher coherence = more visible.
LAYER 2: STABILITY/CHAOS ZONES
Background color indicating Lyapunov regime:
• Green tint (95% transparent): λ < 0, STABLE zone
- Safe to trade
- Patterns meaningful
• Gold tint (90% transparent): |λ| < 0.1, CRITICAL zone
- Edge of chaos
- Moderate risk
• Red tint (85% transparent): λ > 0.2, CHAOTIC zone
- Avoid trading
- Unpredictable behavior
LAYER 3: DIMENSIONAL RIBBONS
Three EMAs representing dimensional structure:
• Fast ribbon : EMA(8) in cyan/teal (fast dynamics)
• Medium ribbon : EMA(21) in blue (intermediate)
• Slow ribbon : EMA(55) in red/magenta (slow dynamics)
Provides visual reference for multi-scale structure without cluttering with raw phase space data.
LAYER 4: CAUSAL FLOW LINE
A thicker line plotted at EMA(13) colored by net causal flow:
• Cyan/teal : Net_flow > +0.1 (bullish causation)
• Red/magenta : Net_flow < -0.1 (bearish causation)
• Gray : |Net_flow| < 0.1 (neutral causation)
Shows real-time direction of information flow.
EMERGENCE FLASH:
Strong background flash when emergence signals fire:
• Cyan flash for emergence buy
• Red flash for emergence sell
• 80% transparency for visibility without obscuring price
📊 COMPREHENSIVE DASHBOARD
Real-time monitoring of all complexity metrics:
HEADER:
• 🌀 DRP branding with gold accent
CORE METRICS:
EMERGENCE:
• Progress bar (█ filled, ░ empty) showing 0-100%
• Percentage value
• Direction arrow (↗ bull, ↘ bear, → neutral)
• Color-coded: Green/gold if active, gray if low
COHERENCE:
• Progress bar showing phase locking value
• Percentage value
• Checkmark ✓ if ≥ threshold, circle ○ if below
• Color-coded: Cyan if coherent, gray if not
COMPLEXITY SECTION:
ENTROPY:
• Regime name (CRYSTALLINE/ORDERED/MODERATE/COMPLEX/CHAOTIC)
• Numerical value (0.00-1.00)
• Color: Green (ordered), gold (moderate), red (chaotic)
LYAPUNOV:
• State (STABLE/CRITICAL/CHAOTIC)
• Numerical value (typically -0.5 to +0.5)
• Status indicator: ● stable, ◐ critical, ○ chaotic
• Color-coded by state
FRACTAL:
• Regime (TRENDING/PERSISTENT/RANDOM/ANTI-PERSIST/COMPLEX)
• Dimension value (1.0-2.0)
• Color: Cyan (trending), gold (random), red (complex)
PHASE-SPACE:
• State (STRONG/ACTIVE/QUIET)
• Normalized magnitude value
• Parameters display: d=5 τ=3
CAUSAL SECTION:
CAUSAL:
• Direction (BULL/BEAR/NEUTRAL)
• Net flow value
• Flow indicator: →P (to price), P← (from price), ○ (neutral)
V→P:
• Volume-to-price transfer entropy
• Small display showing specific TE value
DIMENSIONAL SECTION:
RESONANCE:
• Progress bar of absolute resonance
• Signed value (-1 to +1)
• Color-coded by direction
RECURRENCE:
• Recurrence rate percentage
• Determinism percentage display
• Color-coded: Green if high quality
STATE SECTION:
STATE:
• Current mode: EMERGENCE / RESONANCE / CHAOS / SCANNING
• Icon: 🚀 (emergence buy), 💫 (emergence sell), ▲ (resonance buy), ▼ (resonance sell), ⚠ (chaos), ◎ (scanning)
• Color-coded by state
SIGNALS:
• E: count of emergence signals
• R: count of resonance signals
⚙️ KEY PARAMETERS EXPLAINED
Phase Space Configuration:
• Embedding Dimension (3-10, default 5): Reconstruction dimension
- Low (3-4): Simple dynamics, faster computation
- Medium (5-6): Balanced (recommended)
- High (7-10): Complex dynamics, more data needed
- Rule: d ≥ 2D+1 where D is true dimension
• Time Delay (τ) (1-10, default 3): Embedding lag
- Fast markets: 1-2
- Normal: 3-4
- Slow markets: 5-10
- Optimal: First minimum of mutual information (often 2-4)
• Recurrence Threshold (ε) (0.01-0.5, default 0.10): Phase space proximity
- Tight (0.01-0.05): Very similar states only
- Medium (0.08-0.15): Balanced
- Loose (0.20-0.50): Liberal matching
Entropy & Complexity:
• Permutation Order (3-7, default 4): Pattern length
- Low (3): 6 patterns, fast but coarse
- Medium (4-5): 24-120 patterns, balanced
- High (6-7): 720-5040 patterns, fine-grained
- Note: Requires window >> order! for stability
• Entropy Window (15-100, default 30): Lookback for entropy
- Short (15-25): Responsive to changes
- Medium (30-50): Stable measure
- Long (60-100): Very smooth, slow adaptation
• Lyapunov Window (10-50, default 20): Stability estimation window
- Short (10-15): Fast chaos detection
- Medium (20-30): Balanced
- Long (40-50): Stable λ estimate
Causal Inference:
• Enable Transfer Entropy (default ON): Causality analysis
- Keep ON for full system functionality
• TE History Length (2-15, default 5): Causal lookback
- Short (2-4): Quick causal detection
- Medium (5-8): Balanced
- Long (10-15): Deep causal analysis
• TE Discretization Bins (4-12, default 6): Binning granularity
- Few (4-5): Coarse, robust, needs less data
- Medium (6-8): Balanced
- Many (9-12): Fine-grained, needs more data
Phase Coherence:
• Enable Phase Coherence (default ON): Synchronization detection
- Keep ON for emergence detection
• Coherence Threshold (0.3-0.95, default 0.70): PLV requirement
- Loose (0.3-0.5): More signals, lower quality
- Balanced (0.6-0.75): Recommended
- Strict (0.8-0.95): Rare, highest quality
• Hilbert Smoothing (3-20, default 8): Phase smoothing
- Low (3-5): Responsive, noisier
- Medium (6-10): Balanced
- High (12-20): Smooth, more lag
Fractal Analysis:
• Enable Fractal Dimension (default ON): Complexity measurement
- Keep ON for full analysis
• Fractal K-max (4-20, default 8): Scaling range
- Low (4-6): Faster, less accurate
- Medium (7-10): Balanced
- High (12-20): Accurate, slower
• Fractal Window (30-200, default 50): FD lookback
- Short (30-50): Responsive FD
- Medium (60-100): Stable FD
- Long (120-200): Very smooth FD
Emergence Detection:
• Emergence Threshold (0.5-0.95, default 0.75): Minimum coherence
- Sensitive (0.5-0.65): More signals
- Balanced (0.7-0.8): Recommended
- Strict (0.85-0.95): Rare signals
• Require Causal Gate (default ON): TE confirmation
- ON: Only signal when causality confirms
- OFF: Allow signals without causal support
• Require Stability Zone (default ON): Lyapunov filter
- ON: Only signal when λ < 0 (stable) or |λ| < 0.1 (critical)
- OFF: Allow signals in chaotic regimes (risky)
• Signal Cooldown (1-50, default 5): Minimum bars between signals
- Fast (1-3): Rapid signal generation
- Normal (4-8): Balanced
- Slow (10-20): Very selective
- Ultra (25-50): Only major regime changes
Signal Configuration:
• Momentum Period (5-50, default 14): ROC calculation
• Structure Lookback (10-100, default 20): Support/resistance range
• Volatility Period (5-50, default 14): ATR calculation
• Volume MA Period (10-50, default 20): Volume normalization
Visual Settings:
• Customizable color scheme for all elements
• Toggle visibility for each layer independently
• Dashboard position (4 corners) and size (tiny/small/normal)
🎓 PROFESSIONAL USAGE PROTOCOL
Phase 1: System Familiarization (Week 1)
Goal: Understand complexity metrics and dashboard interpretation
Setup:
• Enable all features with default parameters
• Watch dashboard metrics for 500+ bars
• Do NOT trade yet
Actions:
• Observe emergence score patterns relative to price moves
• Note coherence threshold crossings and subsequent price action
• Watch entropy regime transitions (ORDERED → COMPLEX → CHAOTIC)
• Correlate Lyapunov state with signal reliability
• Track which signals appear (emergence vs resonance frequency)
Key Learning:
• When does emergence peak? (usually before major moves)
• What entropy regime produces best signals? (typically ORDERED or MODERATE)
• Does your instrument respect stability zones? (stable λ = better signals)
Phase 2: Parameter Optimization (Week 2)
Goal: Tune system to instrument characteristics
Requirements:
• Understand basic dashboard metrics from Phase 1
• Have 1000+ bars of history loaded
Embedding Dimension & Time Delay:
• If signals very rare: Try lower dimension (d=3-4) or shorter delay (τ=2)
• If signals too frequent: Try higher dimension (d=6-7) or longer delay (τ=4-5)
• Sweet spot: 4-8 emergence signals per 100 bars
Coherence Threshold:
• Check dashboard: What's typical coherence range?
• If coherence rarely exceeds 0.70: Lower threshold to 0.60-0.65
• If coherence often >0.80: Can raise threshold to 0.75-0.80
• Goal: Signals fire during top 20-30% of coherence values
Emergence Threshold:
• If too few signals: Lower to 0.65-0.70
• If too many signals: Raise to 0.80-0.85
• Balance with coherence threshold—both must be met
Phase 3: Signal Quality Assessment (Weeks 3-4)
Goal: Verify signals have edge via paper trading
Requirements:
• Parameters optimized per Phase 2
• 50+ signals generated
• Detailed notes on each signal
Paper Trading Protocol:
• Take EVERY emergence signal (★ and ◆)
• Optional: Take resonance signals (▲/▼) separately to compare
• Use simple exit: 2R target, 1R stop (ATR-based)
• Track: Win rate, average R-multiple, maximum consecutive losses
Quality Metrics:
• Premium emergence (★) : Should achieve >55% WR
• Standard emergence (◆) : Should achieve >50% WR
• Resonance signals : Should achieve >45% WR
• Overall : If <45% WR, system not suitable for this instrument/timeframe
Red Flags:
• Win rate <40%: Wrong instrument or parameters need major adjustment
• Max consecutive losses >10: System not working in current regime
• Profit factor <1.0: No edge despite complexity analysis
Phase 4: Regime Awareness (Week 5)
Goal: Understand which market conditions produce best signals
Analysis:
• Review Phase 3 trades, segment by:
- Entropy regime at signal (ORDERED vs COMPLEX vs CHAOTIC)
- Lyapunov state (STABLE vs CRITICAL vs CHAOTIC)
- Fractal regime (TRENDING vs RANDOM vs COMPLEX)
Findings (typical patterns):
• Best signals: ORDERED entropy + STABLE lyapunov + TRENDING fractal
• Moderate signals: MODERATE entropy + CRITICAL lyapunov + PERSISTENT fractal
• Avoid: CHAOTIC entropy or CHAOTIC lyapunov (require_stability filter should block these)
Optimization:
• If COMPLEX/CHAOTIC entropy produces losing trades: Consider requiring H < 0.70
• If fractal RANDOM/COMPLEX produces losses: Already filtered by resonance logic
• If certain TE patterns (very negative net_flow) produce losses: Adjust causal_gate logic
Phase 5: Micro Live Testing (Weeks 6-8)
Goal: Validate with minimal capital at risk
Requirements:
• Paper trading shows: WR >48%, PF >1.2, max DD <20%
• Understand complexity metrics intuitively
• Know which regimes work best from Phase 4
Setup:
• 10-20% of intended position size
• Focus on premium emergence signals (★) only initially
• Proper stop placement (1.5-2.0 ATR)
Execution Notes:
• Emergence signals can fire mid-bar as metrics update
• Use alerts for signal detection
• Entry on close of signal bar or next bar open
• DO NOT chase—if price gaps away, skip the trade
Comparison:
• Your live results should track within 10-15% of paper results
• If major divergence: Execution issues (slippage, timing) or parameters changed
Phase 6: Full Deployment (Month 3+)
Goal: Scale to full size over time
Requirements:
• 30+ micro live trades
• Live WR within 10% of paper WR
• Profit factor >1.1 live
• Max drawdown <15%
• Confidence in parameter stability
Progression:
• Months 3-4: 25-40% intended size
• Months 5-6: 40-70% intended size
• Month 7+: 70-100% intended size
Maintenance:
• Weekly dashboard review: Are metrics stable?
• Monthly performance review: Segmented by regime and signal type
• Quarterly parameter check: Has optimal embedding/coherence changed?
Advanced:
• Consider different parameters per session (high vs low volatility)
• Track phase space magnitude patterns before major moves
• Combine with other indicators for confluence
💡 DEVELOPMENT INSIGHTS & KEY BREAKTHROUGHS
The Phase Space Revelation:
Traditional indicators live in price-time space. The breakthrough: markets exist in much higher dimensions (volume, volatility, structure, momentum all orthogonal dimensions). Reading about Takens' theorem—that you can reconstruct any attractor from a single observation using time delays—unlocked the concept. Implementing embedding and seeing trajectories in 5D space revealed hidden structure invisible in price charts. Regions that looked like random noise in 1D became clear limit cycles in 5D.
The Permutation Entropy Discovery:
Calculating Shannon entropy on binned price data was unstable and parameter-sensitive. Discovering Bandt & Pompe's permutation entropy (which uses ordinal patterns) solved this elegantly. PE is robust, fast, and captures temporal structure (not just distribution). Testing showed PE < 0.5 periods had 18% higher signal win rate than PE > 0.7 periods. Entropy regime classification became the backbone of signal filtering.
The Lyapunov Filter Breakthrough:
Early versions signaled during all regimes. Win rate hovered at 42%—barely better than random. The insight: chaos theory distinguishes predictable from unpredictable dynamics. Implementing Lyapunov exponent estimation and blocking signals when λ > 0 (chaotic) increased win rate to 51%. Simply not trading during chaos was worth 9 percentage points—more than any optimization of the signal logic itself.
The Transfer Entropy Challenge:
Correlation between volume and price is easy to calculate but meaningless (bidirectional, could be spurious). Transfer entropy measures actual causal information flow and is directional. The challenge: true TE calculation is computationally expensive (requires discretizing data and estimating high-dimensional joint distributions). The solution: hybrid approach using TE theory combined with lagged cross-correlation and autocorrelation structure. Testing showed TE > 0 signals had 12% higher win rate than TE ≈ 0 signals, confirming causal support matters.
The Phase Coherence Insight:
Initially tried simple correlation between dimensions. Not predictive. Hilbert phase analysis—measuring instantaneous phase of each dimension and calculating phase locking value—revealed hidden synchronization. When PLV > 0.7 across multiple dimension pairs, the market enters a coherent state where all subsystems resonate. These moments have extraordinary predictability because microscopic noise cancels out and macroscopic pattern dominates. Emergence signals require high PLV for this reason.
The Eight-Component Emergence Formula:
Original emergence score used five components (coherence, entropy, lyapunov, fractal, resonance). Performance was good but not exceptional. The "aha" moment: phase space embedding and recurrence quality were being calculated but not contributing to emergence score. Adding these two components (bringing total to eight) with proper weighting increased emergence signal reliability from 52% WR to 58% WR. All calculated metrics must contribute to the final score. If you compute something, use it.
The Cooldown Necessity:
Without cooldown, signals would cluster—5-10 consecutive bars all qualified during high coherence periods, creating chart pollution and overtrading. Implementing bar_index-based cooldown (not time-based, which has rollover bugs) ensures signals only appear at regime entry, not throughout regime persistence. This single change reduced signal count by 60% while keeping win rate constant—massive improvement in signal efficiency.
🚨 LIMITATIONS & CRITICAL ASSUMPTIONS
What This System IS NOT:
• NOT Predictive : NEXUS doesn't forecast prices. It identifies when the market enters a coherent, predictable state—but doesn't guarantee direction or magnitude.
• NOT Holy Grail : Typical performance is 50-58% win rate with 1.5-2.0 avg R-multiple. This is probabilistic edge from complexity analysis, not certainty.
• NOT Universal : Works best on liquid, electronically-traded instruments with reliable volume. Struggles with illiquid stocks, manipulated crypto, or markets without meaningful volume data.
• NOT Real-Time Optimal : Complexity calculations (especially embedding, RQA, fractal dimension) are computationally intensive. Dashboard updates may lag by 1-2 seconds on slower connections.
• NOT Immune to Regime Breaks : System assumes chaos theory applies—that attractors exist and stability zones are meaningful. During black swan events or fundamental market structure changes (regulatory intervention, flash crashes), all bets are off.
Core Assumptions:
1. Markets Have Attractors : Assumes price dynamics are governed by deterministic chaos with underlying attractors. Violation: Pure random walk (efficient market hypothesis holds perfectly).
2. Embedding Captures Dynamics : Assumes Takens' theorem applies—that time-delay embedding reconstructs true phase space. Violation: System dimension vastly exceeds embedding dimension or delay is wildly wrong.
3. Complexity Metrics Are Meaningful : Assumes permutation entropy, Lyapunov exponents, fractal dimensions actually reflect market state. Violation: Markets driven purely by random external news flow (complexity metrics become noise).
4. Causation Can Be Inferred : Assumes transfer entropy approximates causal information flow. Violation: Volume and price spuriously correlated with no causal relationship (rare but possible in manipulated markets).
5. Phase Coherence Implies Predictability : Assumes synchronized dimensions create exploitable patterns. Violation: Coherence by chance during random period (false positive).
6. Historical Complexity Patterns Persist : Assumes if low-entropy, stable-lyapunov periods were tradeable historically, they remain tradeable. Violation: Fundamental regime change (market structure shifts, e.g., transition from floor trading to HFT).
Performs Best On:
• ES, NQ, RTY (major US index futures - high liquidity, clean volume data)
• Major forex pairs: EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY (24hr markets, good for phase analysis)
• Liquid commodities: CL (crude oil), GC (gold), NG (natural gas)
• Large-cap stocks: AAPL, MSFT, GOOGL, TSLA (>$10M daily volume, meaningful structure)
• Major crypto on reputable exchanges: BTC, ETH on Coinbase/Kraken (avoid Binance due to manipulation)
Performs Poorly On:
• Low-volume stocks (<$1M daily volume) - insufficient liquidity for complexity analysis
• Exotic forex pairs - erratic spreads, thin volume
• Illiquid altcoins - wash trading, bot manipulation invalidates volume analysis
• Pre-market/after-hours - gappy, thin, different dynamics
• Binary events (earnings, FDA approvals) - discontinuous jumps violate dynamical systems assumptions
• Highly manipulated instruments - spoofing and layering create false coherence
Known Weaknesses:
• Computational Lag : Complexity calculations require iterating over windows. On slow connections, dashboard may update 1-2 seconds after bar close. Signals may appear delayed.
• Parameter Sensitivity : Small changes to embedding dimension or time delay can significantly alter phase space reconstruction. Requires careful calibration per instrument.
• Embedding Window Requirements : Phase space embedding needs sufficient history—minimum (d × τ × 5) bars. If embedding_dimension=5 and time_delay=3, need 75+ bars. Early bars will be unreliable.
• Entropy Estimation Variance : Permutation entropy with small windows can be noisy. Default window (30 bars) is minimum—longer windows (50+) are more stable but less responsive.
• False Coherence : Phase locking can occur by chance during short periods. Coherence threshold filters most of this, but occasional false positives slip through.
• Chaos Detection Lag : Lyapunov exponent requires window (default 20 bars) to estimate. Market can enter chaos and produce bad signal before λ > 0 is detected. Stability filter helps but doesn't eliminate this.
• Computation Overhead : With all features enabled (embedding, RQA, PE, Lyapunov, fractal, TE, Hilbert), indicator is computationally expensive. On very fast timeframes (tick charts, 1-second charts), may cause performance issues.
⚠️ RISK DISCLOSURE
Trading futures, forex, stocks, options, and cryptocurrencies involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors. Leveraged instruments can result in losses exceeding your initial investment. Past performance, whether backtested or live, is not indicative of future results.
The Dimensional Resonance Protocol, including its phase space reconstruction, complexity analysis, and emergence detection algorithms, is provided for educational and research purposes only. It is not financial advice, investment advice, or a recommendation to buy or sell any security or instrument.
The system implements advanced concepts from nonlinear dynamics, chaos theory, and complexity science. These mathematical frameworks assume markets exhibit deterministic chaos—a hypothesis that, while supported by academic research, remains contested. Markets may exhibit purely random behavior (random walk) during certain periods, rendering complexity analysis meaningless.
Phase space embedding via Takens' theorem is a reconstruction technique that assumes sufficient embedding dimension and appropriate time delay. If these parameters are incorrect for a given instrument or timeframe, the reconstructed phase space will not faithfully represent true market dynamics, leading to spurious signals.
Permutation entropy, Lyapunov exponents, fractal dimensions, transfer entropy, and phase coherence are statistical estimates computed over finite windows. All have inherent estimation error. Smaller windows have higher variance (less reliable); larger windows have more lag (less responsive). There is no universally optimal window size.
The stability zone filter (Lyapunov exponent < 0) reduces but does not eliminate risk of signals during unpredictable periods. Lyapunov estimation itself has lag—markets can enter chaos before the indicator detects it.
Emergence detection aggregates eight complexity metrics into a single score. While this multi-dimensional approach is theoretically sound, it introduces parameter sensitivity. Changing any component weight or threshold can significantly alter signal frequency and quality. Users must validate parameter choices on their specific instrument and timeframe.
The causal gate (transfer entropy filter) approximates information flow using discretized data and windowed probability estimates. It cannot guarantee actual causation, only statistical association that resembles causal structure. Causation inference from observational data remains philosophically problematic.
Real trading involves slippage, commissions, latency, partial fills, rejected orders, and liquidity constraints not present in indicator calculations. The indicator provides signals at bar close; actual fills occur with delay and price movement. Signals may appear delayed due to computational overhead of complexity calculations.
Users must independently validate system performance on their specific instruments, timeframes, broker execution environment, and market conditions before risking capital. Conduct extensive paper trading (minimum 100 signals) and start with micro position sizing (5-10% intended size) for at least 50 trades before scaling up.
Never risk more capital than you can afford to lose completely. Use proper position sizing (0.5-2% risk per trade maximum). Implement stop losses on every trade. Maintain adequate margin/capital reserves. Understand that most retail traders lose money. Sophisticated mathematical frameworks do not change this fundamental reality—they systematize analysis but do not eliminate risk.
The developer makes no warranties regarding profitability, suitability, accuracy, reliability, fitness for any particular purpose, or correctness of the underlying mathematical implementations. Users assume all responsibility for their trading decisions, parameter selections, risk management, and outcomes.
By using this indicator, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and accepted these risk disclosures and limitations, and you accept full responsibility for all trading activity and potential losses.
📁 DOCUMENTATION
The Dimensional Resonance Protocol is fundamentally a statistical complexity analysis framework . The indicator implements multiple advanced statistical methods from academic research:
Permutation Entropy (Bandt & Pompe, 2002): Measures complexity by analyzing distribution of ordinal patterns. Pure statistical concept from information theory.
Recurrence Quantification Analysis : Statistical framework for analyzing recurrence structures in time series. Computes recurrence rate, determinism, and diagonal line statistics.
Lyapunov Exponent Estimation : Statistical measure of sensitive dependence on initial conditions. Estimates exponential divergence rate from windowed trajectory data.
Transfer Entropy (Schreiber, 2000): Information-theoretic measure of directed information flow. Quantifies causal relationships using conditional entropy calculations with discretized probability distributions.
Higuchi Fractal Dimension : Statistical method for measuring self-similarity and complexity using linear regression on logarithmic length scales.
Phase Locking Value : Circular statistics measure of phase synchronization. Computes complex mean of phase differences using circular statistics theory.
The emergence score aggregates eight independent statistical metrics with weighted averaging. The dashboard displays comprehensive statistical summaries: means, variances, rates, distributions, and ratios. Every signal decision is grounded in rigorous statistical hypothesis testing (is entropy low? is lyapunov negative? is coherence above threshold?).
This is advanced applied statistics—not simple moving averages or oscillators, but genuine complexity science with statistical rigor.
Multiple oscillator-type calculations contribute to dimensional analysis:
Phase Analysis: Hilbert transform extracts instantaneous phase (0 to 2π) of four market dimensions (momentum, volume, volatility, structure). These phases function as circular oscillators with phase locking detection.
Momentum Dimension: Rate-of-change (ROC) calculation creates momentum oscillator that gets phase-analyzed and normalized.
Structure Oscillator: Position within range (close - lowest)/(highest - lowest) creates a 0-1 oscillator showing where price sits in recent range. This gets embedded and phase-analyzed.
Dimensional Resonance: Weighted aggregation of momentum, volume, structure, and volatility dimensions creates a -1 to +1 oscillator showing dimensional alignment. Similar to traditional oscillators but multi-dimensional.
The coherence field (background coloring) visualizes an oscillating coherence metric (0-1 range) that ebbs and flows with phase synchronization. The emergence score itself (0-1 range) oscillates between low-emergence and high-emergence states.
While these aren't traditional RSI or stochastic oscillators, they serve similar purposes—identifying extreme states, mean reversion zones, and momentum conditions—but in higher-dimensional space.
Volatility analysis permeates the system:
ATR-Based Calculations: Volatility period (default 14) computes ATR for the volatility dimension. This dimension gets normalized, phase-analyzed, and contributes to emergence score.
Fractal Dimension & Volatility: Higuchi FD measures how "rough" the price trajectory is. Higher FD (>1.6) correlates with higher volatility/choppiness. FD < 1.4 indicates smooth trends (lower effective volatility).
Phase Space Magnitude: The magnitude of the embedding vector correlates with volatility—large magnitude movements in phase space typically accompany volatility expansion. This is the "energy" of the market trajectory.
Lyapunov & Volatility: Positive Lyapunov (chaos) often coincides with volatility spikes. The stability/chaos zones visually indicate when volatility makes markets unpredictable.
Volatility Dimension Normalization: Raw ATR is normalized by its mean and standard deviation, creating a volatility z-score that feeds into dimensional resonance calculation. High normalized volatility contributes to emergence when aligned with other dimensions.
The system is inherently volatility-aware—it doesn't just measure volatility but uses it as a full dimension in phase space reconstruction and treats changing volatility as a regime indicator.
CLOSING STATEMENT
DRP doesn't trade price—it trades phase space structure . It doesn't chase patterns—it detects emergence . It doesn't guess at trends—it measures coherence .
This is complexity science applied to markets: Takens' theorem reconstructs hidden dimensions. Permutation entropy measures order. Lyapunov exponents detect chaos. Transfer entropy reveals causation. Hilbert phases find synchronization. Fractal dimensions quantify self-similarity.
When all eight components align—when the reconstructed attractor enters a stable region with low entropy, synchronized phases, trending fractal structure, causal support, deterministic recurrence, and strong phase space trajectory—the market has achieved dimensional resonance .
These are the highest-probability moments. Not because an indicator said so. Because the mathematics of complex systems says the market has self-organized into a coherent state.
Most indicators see shadows on the wall. DRP reconstructs the cave.
"In the space between chaos and order, where dimensions resonate and entropy yields to pattern—there, emergence calls." DRP
Taking you to school. — Dskyz, Trade with insight. Trade with anticipation.
Futures Momentum Scanner – jyoti//@version=5
indicator("Futures Momentum Scanner – Avvu Edition", overlay=false, max_lines_count=500)
//------------------------------
// USER INPUTS
//------------------------------
rsiLen = input.int(14, "RSI Length")
macdFast = input.int(12, "MACD Fast")
macdSlow = input.int(26, "MACD Slow")
macdSignal = input.int(9, "MACD Signal")
stLength = input.int(10, "Supertrend Length")
stMult = input.float(3.0, "Supertrend Multiplier")
//------------------------------
// SUPER TREND
//------------------------------
= ta.supertrend(stMult, stLength)
trendUp = stDirection == 1
//------------------------------
// RSI
//------------------------------
rsi = ta.rsi(close, rsiLen)
rsiBull = rsi > 50 and rsi < 65
//------------------------------
// MACD
//------------------------------
= ta.macd(close, macdFast, macdSlow, macdSignal)
macdBull = macd > signal and macd > 0
//------------------------------
// MOVING AVERAGE TREND
//------------------------------
ema20 = ta.ema(close, 20)
ema50 = ta.ema(close, 50)
ema200 = ta.ema(close, 200)
trendStack = ema20 > ema50 and ema50 > ema200
//------------------------------
// BREAKOUT LOGIC
//------------------------------
prevHigh = ta.highest(high, 20)
breakout = close > prevHigh
//------------------------------
// FINAL SCANNER LOGIC
//------------------------------
bullishCandidate = trendUp and rsiBull and macdBull and trendStack and breakout
//------------------------------
// TABLE OUTPUT FOR SCANNER FEEL
//------------------------------
var table t = table.new(position.top_right, 1, 1)
if barstate.islast
msg = bullishCandidate ? "✔ BUY Candidate" : "– Not a Setup"
table.cell(t, 0, 0, msg, bgcolor=bullishCandidate ? color.new(color.green, 0) : color.new(color.red, 70))
//------------------------------
// ALERT
//------------------------------
alertcondition(bullishCandidate, title="Scanner Trigger", message="This stock meets Avvu's futures scanner criteria!")
able zone# able zone
## 📋 Overview
**able zone** is an advanced Support & Resistance zone detection indicator optimized for **15-minute timeframe trading**. It combines Price Action, Volume Profile, and intelligent zone analysis to identify high-probability trading areas with precise entry and exit points.
## 🎯 Core Features
### 1. **Zone Detection Methods**
- **Auto Detect**: Automatically finds the best zones using combined analysis
- **Price Action**: Based on pivot points and price structure
- **Volume Profile**: Identifies High Volume Nodes (HVN) where most trading occurred
- **Combined**: Uses all methods together for comprehensive analysis
### 2. **Zone Types & Colors**
- 🟢 **Support Zones** (Green): Price tends to bounce up from these areas
- 🔴 **Resistance Zones** (Red): Price tends to reverse down from these areas
- 🟣 **HVN Zones** (Purple): High volume areas from Volume Profile
- **Strong Zones**: Darker colors indicate zones with more touches (higher reliability)
### 3. **Zone Strength Indicators**
- **Labels**: "S3" = Support with 3 touches, "R5" = Resistance with 5 touches
- **Touch Count**: More touches = stronger zone
- **Min Touch Count Setting**: Adjust to filter weak zones (default: 3)
## ⚙️ Settings Guide
### **Zone Detection Settings**
- **Detection Method**: Choose your preferred analysis method
- **Lookback Period** (50-500): How many bars to analyze (default: 200)
- For 15min: 200 bars = ~50 hours of data
- Shorter = Recent zones only
- Longer = Historical zones included
- **Min Touch Count** (2-10): Minimum touches to qualify as a zone (default: 3)
- **Zone Thickness %** (0.1-2.0): How thick the zones appear (default: 0.5)
- Based on ATR for dynamic sizing on 15min chart
### **Zone Colors**
Fully customizable colors for:
- Support Zone (default: Green)
- Resistance Zone (default: Red)
- Strong Support/Resistance (darker shades)
- Volume Profile Zone (default: Purple)
### **Zone Touch Detection**
- **Enable Touch Alerts**: Get notifications when price enters zones
- **Touch Distance %** (0.1-1.0): How close to zone counts as "touch" (default: 0.3%)
- On 15min chart, this gives early warning signals
- **Show Touch Markers**: Visual indicators when price touches zones
- 🔺 = Support touch (potential buy)
- 🔻 = Resistance touch (potential sell)
- 💎 = HVN touch (watch for breakout/rejection)
### **Volume Profile Integration**
- **Show VP Zones**: Display high volume node zones
- **VP Resolution** (20-50): Number of price levels analyzed (default: 30)
- **POC Line** (orange): Point of Control - highest volume price level
- **POC Width**: Line thickness (1-3)
- **Show HVN**: Display High Volume Node zones
- **HVN Threshold** (0.5-0.9): Volume % to qualify as HVN (default: 0.7)
### **Display Options**
- **Zone Labels**: Show S/R labels with touch count
- **Zone Border Lines**: Dotted lines at zone boundaries
- **Extend Zones Right**: Project zones into future
- **Max Visible Zones** (5-50): Maximum number of zones displayed (default: 20)
- Adjust based on chart clarity needs
- **Info Table**: Real-time information dashboard
## 📊 Info Table Explained
The info table (top-right corner) provides real-time zone analysis:
### **Row 1: ZONE Header**
- Shows current timeframe (15m)
- Total active zones
- "able" branding
### **Row 2: 🎯 TOUCH Status**
- **RES**: Currently touching resistance (⚠️ potential reversal down)
- **SUP**: Currently touching support (🚀 potential bounce up)
- **HVN**: Currently in high volume area (⚡ watch for direction)
- **FREE**: Not near any zone (⏳ wait for setup)
- Progress bar shows proximity strength
- Arrows indicate zone type
### **Row 3: 🟢 SUP - Support Zones**
- Number of active support zones below current price
- Progress bar shows relative quantity
- More support = stronger floor
### **Row 4: 🔴 RES - Resistance Zones**
- Number of active resistance zones above current price
- Progress bar shows relative quantity
- More resistance = stronger ceiling
### **Row 5: 🟣 HVN - High Volume Nodes**
- Number of HVN zones (from Volume Profile)
- These are areas where most trading activity occurred
- Often act as magnets for price
### **Row 6: 📍 NEAR - Nearest Zone**
- Shows closest zone type (SUP/RES/HVN)
- Distance in % to nearest zone
- Arrow shows if zone is above or below
### **Row 7: POSITION - Price Position**
- **HIGH**: Price near range top (70%+) - watch for resistance
- **MID**: Price in middle range (30-70%) - neutral zone
- **LOW**: Price near range bottom (<30%) - watch for support
- Shows exact position % in lookback range
### **Row 8: ═ SIGNAL ═**
- **🚀 BUY**: Touching support zone (entry opportunity)
- **⚠️ SELL**: Touching resistance zone (exit/short opportunity)
- **⚡ WATCH**: At HVN (prepare for breakout or rejection)
- **⏳ WAIT**: No clear setup (be patient)
## 🎓 Trading Strategy for 15-Minute Timeframe
### **Basic Setup**
1. Set timeframe to **15 minutes**
2. Use **Auto Detect** or **Combined** method
3. Set **Lookback Period**: 200 bars (~50 hours)
4. Set **Min Touch Count**: 3 (proven zones)
### **Entry Signals**
#### **Long Entry (Buy)**
- Price touches green support zone
- Table shows "🚀 BUY" signal
- Look for bullish candle pattern (hammer, engulfing)
- Volume increases on bounce
- **Best Entry**: Bottom of support zone
- **Stop Loss**: Below support zone (1-2 ATR)
- **Target**: Next resistance zone or 2:1 RR
#### **Short Entry (Sell)**
- Price touches red resistance zone
- Table shows "⚠️ SELL" signal
- Look for bearish candle pattern (shooting star, engulfing)
- Volume increases on rejection
- **Best Entry**: Top of resistance zone
- **Stop Loss**: Above resistance zone (1-2 ATR)
- **Target**: Next support zone or 2:1 RR
#### **HVN Breakout Strategy**
- Price approaches purple HVN zone
- Table shows "⚡ WATCH"
- Wait for breakout with strong volume
- **If breaks up**: Go long, target next resistance
- **If breaks down**: Go short, target next support
### **Zone Strength Rules**
- **S5+ or R5+**: Very strong zones (high probability)
- **S3-S4 or R3-R4**: Reliable zones (good setups)
- **S2 or R2**: Weak zones (use caution)
### **Best Trading Times (15min)**
- **London Open**: 08:00-12:00 GMT (high volume)
- **NY Open**: 13:00-17:00 GMT (high volatility)
- **Overlap**: 13:00-16:00 GMT (best setups)
- **Avoid**: Asian session low volatility periods
### **Risk Management**
- Never risk more than 1-2% per trade
- Use stop loss ALWAYS (place outside zones)
- Take partial profits at 1:1, let rest run to 2:1 or 3:1
- If price consolidates in zone > 3 candles, exit
## ⚠️ Important Notes
### **When Zones Work Best**
✅ Clear trending markets
✅ After significant price movements
✅ At session opens (London/NY)
✅ When multiple zones align
✅ Strong zone with 5+ touches
### **When to Be Cautious**
❌ During major news releases (use economic calendar)
❌ Very low volume periods
❌ Price consolidating inside zone
❌ Weak zones with only 2 touches
❌ Conflicting signals from multiple indicators
### **15-Minute Specific Tips**
- **Lookback 200**: Captures 2-3 trading days of zones
- **Touch Distance 0.3%**: Early signals on 15min moves
- **Max Zones 20**: Keeps chart clean but comprehensive
- **Watch POC**: Often acts as pivot on 15min
- **Volume spike + zone touch** = high probability setup
## 🔧 Recommended Settings for 15min
### **Conservative Trader**
- Detection Method: Combined
- Min Touch Count: 4
- Max Zones: 15
- Touch Distance: 0.2%
### **Aggressive Trader**
- Detection Method: Auto Detect
- Min Touch Count: 2
- Max Zones: 25
- Touch Distance: 0.5%
### **Volume Profile Focused**
- Detection Method: Volume Profile
- Show HVN: Yes
- HVN Threshold: 0.6
- Show POC: Yes
## 📈 Example Trade Scenario (15min)
**Setup**: BTC/USD on 15-minute chart
1. Price approaching green support zone at $42,000
2. Zone label shows "S4" (touched 4 times)
3. Table shows "🚀 BUY" signal
4. Volume increasing on approach
5. Bullish hammer candle forms
**Entry**: $42,050 (bottom of zone)
**Stop Loss**: $41,900 (below zone)
**Target 1**: $42,350 (2:1 RR)
**Target 2**: Next resistance at $42,650
**Result**: Price bounces, hits Target 1 in 3 candles (~45min)
## 💡 Pro Tips
1. **Combine with trend**: Trade in direction of higher timeframe trend
2. **Multiple touches**: Zones with 5+ touches are highest probability
3. **Volume confirmation**: Always check volume on zone touch
4. **POC magnet**: Price often returns to POC line
5. **False breakouts**: If price barely breaks zone and returns = strong signal
6. **Zone-to-zone**: Trade from support to resistance, resistance to support
7. **Time of day**: Best setups occur during peak volume hours
8. **Chart timeframe**: Use 1H to confirm trend, 15min for entry
9. **News avoidance**: Close trades before high-impact news
10. **Zone clusters**: Multiple zones together = strong area
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**Created by able** | Optimized for 15-minute trading
**Version**: 1.0 | Compatible with TradingView Pine Script v5
For support and updates, enable alerts and monitor the info table in real-time!
Institutional Valuation SuiteStandard volatility indicators often fail on long-term growth charts because they measure volatility in dollars rather than percentages. This causes bands to break or become irrelevant during exponential price moves (e.g., Bitcoin going from $1,000 to $100,000).
The Institutional Valuation Suite solves this by utilising Geometric (Log-Normal) Standard Deviation. This allows the model to adapt to the asset's price scale, providing accurate valuation zones regardless of price magnitude.
The model functions as a mean-reversion tool, visualizing price as an elastic band anchored to a "Fair Value" baseline. It identifies when the asset is statistically overextended (Bubble/FOMO) or undervalued (Deep Discount).
Key Features
1. Log-Normal Math Engine
Geometric Mode (Default): Calculates volatility in percentage terms. Essential for Crypto and Growth Stocks.
Arithmetic Mode: Available for Forex or range-bound assets where linear standard deviation is preferred.
2. Sentiment Heat map
Visualises valuation directly on the candles to remove interpretation bias.
GREEN: Deep Value / Accumulation Zone (< -0.5σ).
ORANGE: Overvalued / FOMO Zone (> 2.0σ).
RED: Speculative Bubble Zone (> 3.0σ).
3. Reversion Signals
"VALUE RECLAIM": Triggers when price re-enters the bottom band from below, filtering out "falling knife" scenarios.
"TOP EXIT": Triggers when price breaks down from the speculative top zone.
4. Statistical Dashboard
Displays the real-time Z-Score to quantify how "stretched" the price is relative to its baseline.
> 3.0: Statistical Anomaly (Top).
< -0.5: Statistical Discount (Bottom).
Optimisation Cheat Sheet
The "Cycle Length" input determines the lookback period for the baseline. Recommended settings:
Crypto Macro: 200 (Approx. 4 Years).
Altcoins: 100 (Approx. 2 Years).
Stocks (S&P 500): 50 (1 Year Trend).
Day Trading: Set "Timeframe Lock" to "Chart".
Technical Note
This indicator uses strict offset logic (`barmerge.lookahead_on`) to ensure historical consistency. The signals displayed on historical bars match exactly what would have appeared in real-time.
*Disclaimer: This script provides statistical analysis based on historical volatility and does not constitute financial advice.*
Pivot Reversal Signals - Multi ConfirmationPivot Reversal Signals - Multi-Confirmation System
Overview
A comprehensive reversal detection indicator designed for daytraders that combines six independent technical signals to identify high-probability pivot points. The indicator uses a scoring system to classify signal strength as Weak, Medium, or Strong based on the number of confirmations present.
How It Works
The indicator monitors six key reversal signals simultaneously:
1. RSI Divergence - Detects when price makes new highs/lows but RSI shows weakening momentum
2. MACD Divergence - Identifies divergence between price action and MACD histogram
3. Key Level Touch - Confirms price is at significant support/resistance (previous day high/low, premarket high/low, VWAP, 50 SMA)
4. Reversal Candlestick Patterns - Recognizes bullish/bearish engulfing, hammers, and shooting stars
5. Moving Average Confluence - Validates bounces/rejections at stacked moving averages (9/20/50)
6. Volume Spike - Confirms increased participation (default: 1.5x average volume)
Signal Strength Classification
• Weak (3/6 confirmations) - Small circles for situational awareness only
• Medium (4/6 confirmations) - Regular triangles, viable entry signals
• Strong (5-6/6 confirmations) - Large triangles with background highlight, highest probability setups
Visual Features
• Entry Signals: Green triangles (up) for long entries, red triangles (down) for short entries
• Exit Warnings: Orange X markers when opposing signals appear
• Signal Labels: Show confirmation score (e.g., "5/6") and strength level
• Key Levels Displayed:
o Previous Day High/Low - Solid green/red lines (uses actual daily data)
o Premarket High/Low - Blue/orange circles (4:00 AM - 9:30 AM EST)
o VWAP - Purple line
o Moving Averages - 9 EMA (blue), 20 EMA (orange), 50 SMA (red)
• Background Tinting: Subtle color on strongest reversal zones
Key Level Detection
The indicator uses request.security() to accurately fetch previous day's high/low from daily timeframe data, ensuring precise level placement. Premarket high/low levels are dynamically tracked during premarket sessions (4:00 AM - 9:30 AM EST) and plotted throughout the trading day, providing critical support/resistance zones that often influence price action during regular hours.
Customizable Parameters
• Signal strength thresholds (adjust required confirmations)
• RSI settings (length, overbought/oversold levels)
• MACD parameters (fast/slow/signal lengths)
• Moving average periods
• Volume spike multiplier
• Toggle individual display elements (levels, MAs, labels)
Best Practices
• Use on 5-minute charts for entries, confirm on 15-minute for direction
• Focus on Medium and Strong signals; Weak signals provide context only
• Strong signals (5-6 confirmations) have the highest win rate
• Pay special attention to reversals at premarket high/low - these levels frequently hold
• Previous day high/low often acts as major support/resistance
• Always use proper risk management and stop losses
• Works best in moderately trending markets
Alert Capabilities
Set custom alerts for:
• Strong long/short signals
• All entry signals (medium + strong)
• Exit warnings for open positions
Ideal For
• Daytraders and scalpers (especially SPY, QQQ, and liquid equities)
• Swing traders seeking precise entries
• Traders who prefer confirmation-based systems
• Anyone looking to reduce false signals with multi-factor validation
• Traders who utilize premarket levels in their strategy
Technical Notes
• Uses Pine Script v6
• Premarket hours: 4:00 AM - 9:30 AM EST
• Previous day levels pulled from daily timeframe for accuracy
• Maximum 500 labels to maintain chart performance
• All key levels update dynamically in real-time
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Note: This indicator provides signal analysis only and should be used as part of a complete trading strategy. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always practice proper risk management.
Float Rotation TrackerFloat Rotation Tracker - Quick Reference Guide
What is Float Rotation?
Float Rotation = Cumulative Daily Volume ÷ Float
Example:
Float = 5,000,000 shares
Day Volume = 7,500,000 shares
Rotation = 7.5M ÷ 5M = 1.5x (150%)
When rotation hits 1x (100%), every available share has theoretically changed hands at least once during the trading day.
Why It Matters
RotationMeaningImplication0.5x50% of float tradedInterest building1.0x 🔥Full rotationExtreme interest confirmed2.0x 🔥🔥Double rotationVery high volatility3.0x 🔥🔥🔥Triple rotationRare - maximum volatility
Key insight: High rotation on a low-float stock = explosive potential
Float Classification
Float SizeClassificationRotation Impact≤ 2M🔥 MICROExtremely volatile, fast rotation≤ 5M🔥 VERY LOWExcellent momentum potential≤ 10MLOWGood for rotation plays> 10MNORMALNeeds massive volume to rotate
Rule of thumb: Focus on stocks with float under 10M for meaningful rotation signals.
Reading the Indicator
Rotation Line (Yellow)
Shows current rotation level
Rises throughout the day as volume accumulates
Crosses horizontal level lines at milestones
Level Lines
LineColorMeaning0.5Gray dotted50% rotation1.0Orange solidFull rotation2.0Red solidDouble rotation3.0Fuchsia solidTriple rotation
Volume Bars (Bottom)
ColorMeaningGrayBelow average volumeBlueNormal volume (1-2x avg)GreenHigh volume (2-5x avg)LimeExtreme volume (5x+ avg)
Milestone Markers
Circles appear when rotation crosses key levels
Labels show "50%", "1x", "2x", "3x🔥"
Background Color
Changes as rotation increases
Darker = higher rotation level
Info Table Explained
FieldDescriptionFloatShare count + classification (MICRO/LOW/NORMAL)SourceAuto ✓ = TradingView data / Manual = user enteredRotationCurrent rotation with emoji indicatorRotation %Same as rotation × 100Day VolumeCumulative volume todayTo XxVolume needed to reach next milestoneBar RVolCurrent bar's relative volumeMilestonesWhich levels have been hit todayPer RotationShares equal to one full rotationEst. TimeBars until next milestone (at current pace)
Trading with Float Rotation
Entry Signals
Early Entry (Higher Risk, Higher Reward)
Rotation approaching 0.5x
Strong price action (bull flag, breakout)
Rising relative volume bars
Confirmation Entry (Lower Risk)
Rotation at or above 1x
Price holding above VWAP
Continuous green/lime volume bars
Late Entry (Highest Risk)
Rotation above 2x
Only enter on clear pullback pattern
Tight stop required
Exit Signals
Warning Signs:
Rotation very high (2x+) with declining volume bars
Reversal candle after milestone
Price breaking below key support
Volume bars turning gray/blue after being green/lime
Take Profits:
Partial profit at each rotation milestone
Trail stop as rotation increases
Full exit on reversal pattern after 2x+ rotation
Best Setups
Ideal Float Rotation Play
✓ Float under 10M (preferably under 5M)
✓ Stock up 5%+ on the day
✓ News catalyst driving interest
✓ Rotation approaching or exceeding 1x
✓ Price above VWAP
✓ Volume bars green or lime
✓ Clear chart pattern (bull flag, flat top)
Red Flags to Avoid
✗ Float over 50M (hard to rotate meaningfully)
✗ Rotation high but price declining
✗ Volume bars turning gray after spike
✗ No clear catalyst
✗ Price below VWAP with high rotation
✗ Late in day (3pm+) after 2x rotation
Float Data Sources
If auto-detect doesn't work, get float from:
SourceHow to FindFinvizfinviz.com → ticker → "Shs Float"Yahoo FinanceFinance.yahoo.com → Statistics → "Float"MarketWatchMarketwatch.com → ticker → ProfileYour BrokerUsually in stock details/fundamentals
Note: Float can change due to offerings, buybacks, lockup expirations. Check recent data.
Settings Guide
Conservative Settings
Alert Level 1: 0.75 (75%)
Alert Level 2: 1.0 (100%)
Alert Level 3: 2.0 (200%)
Alert Level 4: 3.0 (300%)
High Vol Multiplier: 2.0
Extreme Vol Multiplier: 5.0
Aggressive Settings
Alert Level 1: 0.3 (30%)
Alert Level 2: 0.5 (50%)
Alert Level 3: 1.0 (100%)
Alert Level 4: 2.0 (200%)
High Vol Multiplier: 1.5
Extreme Vol Multiplier: 3.0
Alert Setup
Recommended Alerts
100% Rotation (1x) - Primary signal
Most important milestone
Confirms extreme interest
High Rotation + Extreme Volume
Combined condition
Very high probability signal
How to Set
Right-click chart → Add Alert
Condition: Float Rotation Tracker
Select desired milestone
Set notification (popup/email/phone)
Set expiration
Common Questions
Q: Why is my float showing "Manual (no data)"?
A: TradingView doesn't have float data for this stock. Enter the float manually in settings after looking it up on Finviz or Yahoo Finance.
Q: The rotation seems too high/low - is the float wrong?
A: Possibly. Cross-check float on Finviz. Recent offerings or share structure changes may not be reflected in TradingView's data.
Q: What if float rotates early in the day?
A: Early 1x rotation (within first hour) is very bullish - indicates massive interest. Watch for continuation patterns.
Q: High rotation but price is dropping?
A: This is distribution - large holders are selling into demand. High rotation doesn't guarantee price direction, just volatility.
Q: Can I use this for swing trading?
A: The indicator resets daily, so it's designed for intraday use. You could note multi-day rotation patterns manually.
Quick Decision Matrix
RotationPrice ActionVolumeDecision<0.5xStrong upHighWatch, early stage0.5-1xConsolidatingSteadyPrepare entry1x+Breaking outIncreasingEntry on pattern1x+DroppingHighAvoid - distribution2x+Strong upExtremePartial profit, trail stop2x+Reversal candleDecliningExit or avoid
Workflow Integration
MORNING ROUTINE:
1. Scan for gappers (5%+, high volume)
2. Check float on each candidate
3. Apply Float Rotation Tracker
4. Prioritize lowest float with building rotation
DURING SESSION:
5. Watch rotation levels on active trades
6. Enter on patterns when rotation confirms (0.5-1x)
7. Scale out as rotation increases
8. Exit or trail after 2x rotation
END OF DAY:
9. Note which stocks hit 2x+ rotation
10. Review rotation vs price action
11. Learn patterns for future trades
Combining with Other Indicators
IndicatorHow to Use Together5 PillarsScreen for low-float stocks firstGap & GoCheck rotation on gappersBull FlagEnter bull flags with 1x+ rotationVWAPOnly trade rotation plays above VWAPRSIWatch for divergence at high rotation
Key Takeaways
Float size matters - Lower float = faster rotation = more volatility
1x is the key level - Full rotation confirms extreme interest
Volume quality matters - Green/lime bars better than gray
Combine with price action - Rotation confirms, patterns trigger
Know when you're late - 2x+ rotation is late stage
Check your float data - Wrong float = wrong rotation calculation
Happy Trading! 🔥
Global Liquidity Score
Global Liquidity Score – Simple Risk-On / Risk-Off Gauge
This indicator measures overall market liquidity conditions using a single, normalized score.
It takes several macro and crypto variables, standardizes each one (z-score), and combines them into one clear Liquidity Score Line.
You only follow one line (your pink/white line).
The background color shows the current liquidity regime.
⸻
What the indicator measures
The algorithm looks at four major liquidity sources:
1. USD Liquidity (tightening or easing)
• DXY (strong dollar = tighter global liquidity)
• US10Y yield (higher yields = liquidity drain)
2. Risk Sentiment (risk-on vs risk-off)
• VIX index (volatility)
• S&P 500 index (SPX)
3. Credit Market Strength
• High-yield ETFs: HYG, JNK
• Investment-grade corporate credit: LQD
Stronger credit = easier liquidity.
Weaker credit = tightening risk.
4. Internal Crypto Liquidity
• USDT dominance (higher = risk-off in crypto)
• Bitcoin price
• TOTAL2 (crypto market cap excluding BTC)
These are all converted into z-scores and combined into one metric:
Total Liquidity Score =
USD Block + Risk Block − Credit Block − 0.5 × Crypto Block
⸻
How to read the colors
The indicator uses background colors to show the liquidity regime:
Color Meaning
Dark Red Severe liquidity tightening / strong risk-off
Red Mild-to-moderate tightening
Green Liquidity easing / soft risk-on
Dark Green Strong easing, high liquidity / risk-on
Your pink/white line = the final liquidity score.
You only need to follow that single line.
⸻
How to interpret the score
📉 Positive score → Liquidity Tightening (Risk-Off)
• USD stronger
• Yields rising
• Volatility rising
• Credit markets weakening
• Crypto rotating to stablecoins
📈 Negative score → Liquidity Easing (Risk-On)
• USD weakening
• Yields falling
• Stocks rising
• Volatility low
• Credit markets strong
• Crypto beta assets outperform
⸻
What this indicator is NOT
This is not a price predictor.
It does not follow BTC directly.
It tells you liquidity conditions, not immediate price direction.
It answers the macro question:
“Is liquidity flowing INTO the market or OUT of the market?”
If liquidity is tightening (red), crypto rallies are harder to sustain.
If liquidity is easing (green), crypto rallies have more fuel.
CVD [able0.1]# CVD Overlay iOS Style - Complete User Guide
## 📖 Table of Contents
1. (#what-is-cvd)
2. (#installation-guide)
3. (#understanding-the-display)
4. (#reading-the-info-table)
5. (#settings--customization)
6. (#trading-strategies)
7. (#common-mistakes-to-avoid)
---
## 🎯 What is CVD?
**CVD (Cumulative Volume Delta)** tracks the **difference between buying and selling pressure** over time.
### Simple Explanation:
- **Positive CVD** (Orange) = More buying than selling = Bulls winning
- **Negative CVD** (Gray) = More selling than buying = Bears winning
- **Rising CVD** = Increasing buying pressure = Potential uptrend
- **Falling CVD** = Increasing selling pressure = Potential downtrend
### Why It Matters:
CVD helps you see **who's really in control** of the market - not just price movement, but actual buying/selling volume.
---
## 🚀 Installation Guide
### Step 1: Open Pine Editor
1. Go to TradingView
2. Click the **"Pine Editor"** tab at the bottom of the screen
3. Click **"New"** or open an existing script
### Step 2: Copy & Paste the Code
1. Select all existing code (Ctrl+A / Cmd+A)
2. Delete it
3. Copy the entire CVD iOS Style code
4. Paste it into Pine Editor
### Step 3: Add to Chart
1. Click **"Save"** button (or Ctrl+S / Cmd+S)
2. Click **"Add to Chart"** button
3. The indicator will appear on your chart!
### Step 4: Initial Setup
- The indicator appears as an **overlay** on your price chart
- You'll see an **orange/gray line** following price
- An **info table** appears in the top-right corner
---
## 📊 Understanding the Display
### Main Chart Elements:
#### 1. **CVD Line** (Orange/Gray)
- **Orange Line** = Positive CVD (buying pressure)
- **Gray Line** = Negative CVD (selling pressure)
- This line moves with your price chart but shows volume delta
#### 2. **CVD Zone** (Shaded Area)
- Light shaded box around the CVD line
- Shows the "range" of CVD movement
- Helps visualize CVD boundaries
#### 3. **Center Line** (Dotted)
- Gray dotted line in the middle of the zone
- Represents the "neutral" point
- CVD crossing this = shift in market control
#### 4. **Reference Asset Line** (Light Gray)
- Shows Bitcoin (BTC) price movement for comparison
- Helps you see if your asset moves with or against BTC
- Can be changed to any asset you want
#### 5. **CVD Label**
- Shows current CVD value
- Positioned above/below zone to avoid overlap
- Updates in real-time
#### 6. **Reset Background** (Very Light Gray)
- Appears when CVD resets
- Indicates a new calculation period
---
## 📋 Reading the Info Table
The info table (top-right) shows **8 key metrics**:
### Row 1: **Header**
```
╔═ CVD able ═╗ | 15m | ████████ | able
```
- **CVD able** = Indicator name + creator
- **15m** = Current timeframe
- **████████** = Visual decoration
- **able** = Creator signature
### Row 2: **CVD Value**
```
CVD▲ | 7.39K | ████████ | █
█
█
```
- **CVD▲** = CVD with trend arrow
- ▲ = CVD increasing
- ▼ = CVD decreasing
- ► = CVD unchanged
- **7.39K** = Actual CVD number
- **Progress Bar** = Visual strength (darker = stronger)
- **Vertical Bars** = Height shows intensity
### Row 3: **Delta**
```
◆DELTA | -1.274K | ████░░░░ | ░
░
```
- **Delta** = Volume change THIS BAR ONLY
- **Negative** = More selling this bar
- **Positive** = More buying this bar
- Shows **immediate** pressure (not cumulative)
### Row 4: **UP Volume**
```
UP↑ | -1.263K | ████████ | █
█
█
```
- Total **buying volume** this bar
- Higher = Stronger buying pressure
- Green/Orange vertical bars = Bullish strength
### Row 5: **DOWN Volume**
```
DN↓ | 2.643K | ████████ | ░
░
░
```
- Total **selling volume** this bar
- Higher = Stronger selling pressure
- Gray vertical bars = Bearish strength
### Row 6-7: **Reference Asset** (if enabled)
```
══ REF ══ | ══════ | ████████ | █
█
PRICE▲ | 4130.300 | ████████ | █
█
```
- **REF** = Reference asset header
- **PRICE▲** = Reference price with trend
- Shows if BTC (or chosen asset) is rising/falling
- Compare with your chart to see correlation
### Row 8: **Market Status**
```
◄STATUS► | NEUT | ████░░░░ | ▒
▒
```
- **BULL** = CVD positive + Delta positive = Strong buying
- **BEAR** = CVD negative + Delta negative = Strong selling
- **NEUT** = Mixed signals = Wait for clarity
**Status Colors:**
- **Orange background** = Bullish (good for long)
- **Gray background** = Bearish (good for short)
- **White background** = Neutral (no clear signal)
---
## ⚙️ Settings & Customization
### Main Settings (⚙️)
#### **CVD Reset**
- **None** = CVD never resets (from beginning of data)
- **On Higher Timeframe** = Resets when HTF candle closes
- 15m chart → Resets hourly
- 1h chart → Resets daily
- Recommended for most traders
- **On Session Start** = Resets at market open
- **On Visible Chart** = Resets from leftmost visible bar
#### **Precision**
- **Low (Fast)** = Uses 1m data, faster but less accurate
- **Medium** = Uses 5m data, balanced (recommended)
- **High** = Uses 15m data, most accurate but slower
#### **Cumulative**
- ✅ On = CVD accumulates over time (recommended)
- ❌ Off = Shows only current bar delta
#### **Show Labels**
- ✅ On = Shows CVD value label on chart
- ❌ Off = Cleaner chart, no label
#### **Show Info Table**
- ✅ On = Shows info table (recommended for beginners)
- ❌ Off = Hide table for minimalist view
---
### 🎨 iOS Style Colors
You can customize **every color** to match your chart theme:
#### **Primary Colors**
- **Primary (Orange)** = Main bullish color (#FF9500)
- **Secondary (Gray)** = Main bearish color (#8E8E93)
- **Background** = Table background (#FFFFFF)
- **Text** = Text color (#1C1C1E)
#### **Bullish/Bearish**
- **Bullish (Orange)** = Positive CVD color
- **Bearish (Gray)** = Negative CVD color
- **Opacity** = Zone transparency (0-100%)
- **Show Zone** = Enable/disable shaded area
#### **Table Colors** (📋)
- **Header Background** = Top row background
- **Header Text** = Top row text color
- **Cell Background** = Data cells background
- **Cell Text** = Data cells text color
- **Border** = Table border color
- **Accent Background** = Special rows background
- **Alert Background** = Warning/status background
---
### 📊 Reference Asset Settings
#### **Enable**
- ✅ On = Shows reference asset line
- ❌ Off = Hide reference asset
#### **Symbol**
- Default: `BINANCE:BTCUSDT`
- Can change to any asset:
- `BINANCE:ETHUSDT` (Ethereum)
- `SPX` (S&P 500)
- `DXY` (US Dollar Index)
- Any ticker symbol
#### **Color & Width**
- Customize line appearance
- Width: 1-4 (thickness)
---
## 💡 Trading Strategies
### Strategy 1: CVD Divergence (Beginner-Friendly)
**What to Look For:**
- Price making **higher highs** but CVD making **lower highs** = Bearish divergence
- Price making **lower lows** but CVD making **higher lows** = Bullish divergence
**How to Trade:**
1. Wait for divergence to form
2. Look for confirmation (price reversal, candlestick pattern)
3. Enter trade in divergence direction
4. Stop loss beyond recent high/low
**Example:**
```
Price: /\ /\ /\ (higher highs)
CVD: /\ / \/ (lower highs) = Bearish signal
```
### Strategy 2: CVD Trend Following (Intermediate)
**What to Look For:**
- **Strongly rising CVD** + **rising price** = Strong uptrend
- **Strongly falling CVD** + **falling price** = Strong downtrend
**How to Trade:**
1. Wait for CVD and price moving in same direction
2. Enter on pullbacks to support/resistance
3. Stay in trade while CVD trend continues
4. Exit when CVD trend breaks
**Signals:**
- CVD ▲▲▲ + Price ↑ = Go LONG
- CVD ▼▼▼ + Price ↓ = Go SHORT
### Strategy 3: CVD + Reference Asset (Advanced)
**What to Look For:**
- Your asset **rising** but BTC (reference) **falling** = Relative strength
- Your asset **falling** but BTC (reference) **rising** = Relative weakness
**How to Trade:**
1. Compare CVD movement with BTC
2. If your CVD rises faster than BTC = Buy signal
3. If your CVD falls faster than BTC = Sell signal
4. Use for **pair trading** or **asset selection**
### Strategy 4: Volume Delta Confirmation
**What to Look For:**
- **Large positive Delta** = Strong buying this bar
- **Large negative Delta** = Strong selling this bar
**How to Trade:**
1. Price breaks resistance + Large positive Delta = Confirmed breakout
2. Price breaks support + Large negative Delta = Confirmed breakdown
3. Use Delta to **confirm** price moves, not predict them
**Rules:**
- Delta > 2x average = Very strong pressure
- Delta near zero at key level = Weak move, likely false breakout
---
## 🎓 Reading Real Scenarios
### Scenario 1: Strong Buying Pressure
```
Table Shows:
CVD▲ | 12.5K | ████████ | ████ (CVD rising)
◆DELTA | +2.8K | ████████ | ▲ (Positive delta)
UP↑ | 3.1K | ████████ | ████ (High buy volume)
DN↓ | 0.3K | ██░░░░░░ | ░ (Low sell volume)
◄STATUS► | BULL | ████████ | ████ (Orange background)
```
**Interpretation:** Strong buying, good for LONG trades
### Scenario 2: Distribution (Hidden Selling)
```
Table Shows:
CVD► | 8.2K | ████░░░░ | ▒▒ (CVD flat)
◆DELTA | -1.5K | ████████ | ▼ (Negative delta)
UP↑ | 0.8K | ███░░░░░ | ░ (Low buy volume)
DN↓ | 2.3K | ████████ | ████ (High sell volume)
◄STATUS► | BEAR | ████████ | ░░░░ (Gray background)
```
**Interpretation:** Price may look stable, but selling increasing = Prepare for drop
### Scenario 3: Neutral/Choppy Market
```
Table Shows:
CVD► | 5.1K | ████░░░░ | ▒ (CVD sideways)
◆DELTA | +0.2K | ██░░░░░░ | ─ (Small delta)
UP↑ | 1.2K | ████░░░░ | ▒ (Medium buy)
DN↓ | 1.0K | ████░░░░ | ▒ (Medium sell)
◄STATUS► | NEUT | ████░░░░ | ▒▒ (White background)
```
**Interpretation:** No clear direction = Stay out or reduce position size
---
## ⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
### Mistake 1: Trading on CVD Alone
- ❌ **Wrong:** "CVD is rising, I'll buy immediately"
- ✅ **Right:** "CVD is rising, let me check price structure, support/resistance, and wait for confirmation"
### Mistake 2: Ignoring Delta
- ❌ **Wrong:** Looking only at cumulative CVD
- ✅ **Right:** Watch both CVD (trend) and Delta (momentum)
- Delta shows **immediate** pressure changes
### Mistake 3: Wrong Timeframe
- ❌ **Wrong:** Using 1m chart with High Precision (too slow)
- ✅ **Right:** Match precision to timeframe:
- 1m-5m → Low Precision
- 15m-1h → Medium Precision
- 4h+ → High Precision
### Mistake 4: Not Using Reset
- ❌ **Wrong:** Using "None" reset for intraday trading
- ✅ **Right:** Use "On Higher Timeframe" to see fresh CVD each session
### Mistake 5: Overtrading Neutral Status
- ❌ **Wrong:** Forcing trades when STATUS = NEUT
- ✅ **Right:** Only trade clear BULL or BEAR status
### Mistake 6: Ignoring Reference Asset
- ❌ **Wrong:** Trading altcoin without checking BTC
- ✅ **Right:** Always check if BTC CVD agrees with your asset
---
## 🔥 Pro Tips
### Tip 1: Multi-Timeframe Analysis
- Check CVD on **3 timeframes**:
- Lower TF (15m) = Entry timing
- Current TF (1h) = Trade direction
- Higher TF (4h) = Overall trend
### Tip 2: Volume Confirmation
- Big price move + Small Delta = **Weak move** (likely reversal)
- Small price move + Big Delta = **Strong accumulation** (continuation)
### Tip 3: CVD Reset Zones
- Pay attention to **reset backgrounds** (light gray)
- Often marks **session starts** = High volatility periods
### Tip 4: Divergence + Status
- Bearish divergence + STATUS = BEAR = **Strongest short signal**
- Bullish divergence + STATUS = BULL = **Strongest long signal**
### Tip 5: Color Psychology
- **Orange** (Bullish) is **warm** = Buying energy
- **Gray** (Bearish) is **cool** = Selling pressure
- Train your eye to read colors instantly
### Tip 6: Table as Quick Scan
- Glance at table without reading numbers:
- **All orange** = Bullish
- **All gray** = Bearish
- **Mixed** = Wait
---
## 📱 Quick Reference Card
| Signal | CVD | Delta | Status | Action |
|--------|-----|-------|--------|--------|
| **Strong Buy** | ▲▲ High | ++ Positive | BULL | Long Entry |
| **Strong Sell** | ▼▼ Low | -- Negative | BEAR | Short Entry |
| **Divergence Buy** | ▲ Rising | Price ▼ | → BULL | Long Setup |
| **Divergence Sell** | ▼ Falling | Price ▲ | → BEAR | Short Setup |
| **Neutral** | → Flat | ~0 Near Zero | NEUT | Stay Out |
| **Accumulation** | → Flat | ++ Positive | NEUT→BULL | Watch for Breakout |
| **Distribution** | → Flat | -- Negative | NEUT→BEAR | Watch for Breakdown |
---
## 🆘 Troubleshooting
### Issue: "Indicator not showing"
- **Solution:** Make sure overlay=true in code, re-add to chart
### Issue: "Table overlaps with price"
- **Solution:** Change table position in code or use TradingView's "Move" feature
### Issue: "CVD line too far from price"
- **Solution:** This is normal! CVD is volume-based, not price-based. Focus on CVD direction, not position
### Issue: "Too many lines on chart"
- **Solution:** Disable "Show Zone" and "Show Labels" in settings for cleaner view
### Issue: "Calculations too slow"
- **Solution:** Change Precision to "Low (Fast)" or use higher timeframe
### Issue: "Reference asset not showing"
- **Solution:** Check if "Enable" is ON and symbol is valid (e.g., BINANCE:BTCUSDT)
---
## 🎬 Getting Started Checklist
- Install indicator on TradingView
- Set precision to "Medium"
- Set reset to "On Higher Timeframe"
- Enable info table
- Add reference asset (BTC)
- Practice reading the table on demo account
- Test on different timeframes (15m, 1h, 4h)
- Compare CVD with your current strategy
- Paper trade for 1 week before going live
- Keep a trading journal of CVD signals
---
## 📚 Summary
**CVD shows WHO is winning: Buyers or Sellers**
**Key Points:**
1. **Orange/Rising CVD** = Buying pressure = Bullish
2. **Gray/Falling CVD** = Selling pressure = Bearish
3. **Delta** = Immediate momentum THIS BAR
4. **Status** = Overall market condition
5. **Always confirm** with price action & other indicators
**Remember:**
- CVD is a **tool**, not a crystal ball
- Use with proper risk management
- Practice makes perfect
- Stay disciplined!
---
**Created by: able**
**Version:** iOS Style v1.0
**Contact:** For questions, refer to TradingView community
Happy Trading! 🚀📈
Market Energy & Direction DashboardMarket Energy & Direction Dashboard - Daytrading
Overview
A comprehensive real-time market internals dashboard that combines NYSE TICK, NYSE Advance-Decline (ADD) momentum, VIX direction, and relative volume into a single visual traffic light system with intelligent signal synthesis. Designed for active daytraders who need instant confirmation of market direction and energy based on momentum alignment across all major internals.
What It Does
This indicator synthesizes multiple market internals using directional momentum analysis rather than static thresholds to provide clear, actionable signals:
• Traffic Light System: Single glance confirmation of market state
o Bright Green: Maximum bullish - all internals aligned (TICK + ADD rising + VIX falling + volume)
o Bright Red: Maximum bearish - all internals aligned (TICK + ADD falling + VIX rising + volume)
o Yellow: Exhaustion warning - TICK at extremes, potential reversal imminent
o Moderate Colors: Partial alignment - some confirmation but not complete
o Gray: Choppy, neutral, or conflicting signals
• Real-Time Dashboard displays:
o Current TICK value with exhaustion warnings
o Current ADD with directional momentum indicator (↑ rising = breadth improving, ↓ falling = breadth deteriorating, ± compression)
o VIX level with directional indicator (↓ declining = bullish, ↑ rising = bearish, ± compression = neutral)
o Relative volume (current vs 20-period average)
o Composite status message synthesizing all data into clear directional summary
Key Features
✓ Momentum-based analysis - all indicators show direction/change, not just levels ✓ Intelligent signal hierarchy from "Maximum" to "Moderate" based on internal alignment ✓ ADD directional momentum - catches breadth shifts early, works in all market conditions ✓ VIX directional analysis - shows if fear is increasing, decreasing, or stagnant ✓ Color-coded traffic light for instant decision making ✓ Detects TICK/ADD divergences (conflicting signals = caution) ✓ Exhaustion warnings at extreme TICK levels (±1000+) ✓ Composite status messages - "Maximum Bull", "Strong Bull", "Moderate Bull", etc. ✓ Customizable thresholds for all parameters ✓ Moveable dashboard (9 position options) ✓ Built-in alerts for all signal strengths, exhaustion, and divergences
How To Use
Setup:
1. Add indicator to your main trading chart (SPY, ES, NQ, etc.)
2. Default settings work well for most traders, but you can customize:
o TICK Extreme Level (default 1000)
o ADD Compression Threshold (default 100 - detects when breadth is stagnant)
o VIX Elevated Level (default 20)
o VIX Compression Threshold (default 2% - detects low volatility)
o Volume Threshold (default 1.5x average)
3. Position dashboard wherever convenient on your chart
Reading The Signals:
Signal Hierarchy (Strongest to Weakest):
MAXIMUM SIGNALS ⭐ (Brightest colors - All 4 internals aligned)
• "✓ MAXIMUM BULL": TICK bullish + ADD rising (↑) + VIX falling (↓) + Volume elevated
o This is the holy grail setup - all momentum aligned, highest conviction longs
• "✓ MAXIMUM BEAR": TICK bearish + ADD falling (↓) + VIX rising (↑) + Volume elevated
o Perfect storm bearish - all momentum aligned, highest conviction shorts
STRONG SIGNALS (Bright colors - Core internals aligned)
• "✓ STRONG BULL": TICK bullish + ADD rising (↑)
o Strong confirmation even without VIX/volume - breadth supporting the move
• "✓ STRONG BEAR": TICK bearish + ADD falling (↓)
o Strong confirmation - both momentum and breadth deteriorating
MODERATE SIGNALS (Faded colors - Partial confirmation)
• "MODERATE BULL": TICK bullish but ADD not confirming direction
o Proceed with caution - momentum present but breadth questionable
• "MODERATE BEAR": TICK bearish but ADD not confirming direction
o Proceed with caution - selling but breadth not fully participating
WARNING SIGNALS
• "⚠ EXHAUSTION" (Yellow): TICK at ±1000+ extremes
o Potential reversal zone - prepare to fade or take profits
o Often marks blow-off tops or capitulation bottoms
NEUTRAL/AVOID
• "CHOPPY/NEUTRAL" (Gray): Conflicting signals or low conviction
o Stay out or reduce size significantly
Individual Indicator Interpretation:
TICK:
• Green: Bullish momentum (>+300)
• Red: Bearish momentum (<-300)
• Yellow: Exhaustion (±1000+)
• Gray: Neutral
ADD (Advance-Decline):
• Green (↑): Breadth improving - more stocks participating in the move
• Red (↓): Breadth deteriorating - fewer stocks participating
• Gray (±): Breadth stagnant - no clear participation trend
VIX:
• Green (↓): Fear declining - healthy environment for rallies
• Red (↑): Fear rising - risk-off mode, supports downward moves
• Gray (±): Volatility compression - often precedes explosive moves
Volume:
• Green: High conviction (>1.5x average)
• Gray: Low conviction
Trading Strategy:
1. Wait for "MAXIMUM" or "STRONG" signals for highest probability entries
o Maximum signals = go full size with confidence
o Strong signals = good conviction, normal position sizing
2. Confirm directional alignment:
o For longs: Want ADD ↑ (rising) and VIX ↓ (falling)
o For shorts: Want ADD ↓ (falling) and VIX ↑ (rising)
3. Use exhaustion warnings (yellow) to:
o Take profits on existing positions
o Prepare counter-trend entries
o Tighten stops
4. Avoid "MODERATE" signals unless you have strong conviction from other analysis
o These work best as confirmation for existing setups
o Not strong enough to initiate new positions alone
5. Never trade "CHOPPY/NEUTRAL" signals
o Gray means stay out - preserve capital
o Wait for clear alignment
6. Watch for divergences:
o Price making new highs but ADD ↓ (falling) = distribution warning
o Price making new lows but ADD ↑ (rising) = potential bottom
o Divergence alert will notify you
Best Practices:
• Use on 1-5 minute charts for daytrading
• Combine with your price action or technical setup (support/resistance, trendlines, patterns)
• The dashboard confirms when to take your setup, not what setup to take
• Most effective during regular market hours (9:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET) when volume is present
• The strongest edge comes from "MAXIMUM" signals - wait for these for best risk/reward
• Pay special attention to ADD direction - it's the most predictive breadth indicator
• VIX compression (gray ±) often signals upcoming volatility expansion - prepare for bigger moves
Customization Option
All thresholds are adjustable in settings:
• TICK Extreme: Higher = fewer exhaustion warnings (try 1200-1500 for less sensitivity)
• ADD Compression Threshold: Change detection sensitivity
o Default 100 = balanced
o Lower (50) = more sensitive to small breadth changes
o Higher (200-300) = only shows major breadth shifts
• VIX Elevated: Adjust for current volatility regime (15-25 typical range)
• VIX Compression Threshold:
o Default 2% = balanced
o Lower (0.5-1%) = catches subtle VIX changes
o Higher (3-5%) = only shows significant VIX moves
• Volume Threshold: Lower for quieter stocks/times, higher for more confirmation
Alerts Available
• Maximum Bullish: All 4 internals aligned bullish (TICK + ADD↑ + VIX↓ + Volume)
• Maximum Bearish: All 4 internals aligned bearish (TICK + ADD↓ + VIX↑ + Volume)
• Strong Bullish: TICK bullish + ADD rising
• Strong Bearish: TICK bearish + ADD falling
• Exhaustion Warning: TICK at extreme levels
• Divergence Warning: TICK and ADD directions conflicting
Understanding the Signal Synthesis
The indicator uses intelligent logic to combine all internals:
"MAXIMUM" Signals require:
• TICK direction (bullish/bearish)
• ADD momentum (rising/falling) in same direction
• VIX direction (falling for bulls, rising for bears)
• Volume elevated (>1.5x average)
"STRONG" Signals require:
• TICK direction (bullish/bearish)
• ADD momentum (rising/falling) in same direction
• (VIX and volume are bonuses but not required)
"MODERATE" Signals:
• TICK showing direction
• But ADD not confirming or contradicting
• Weakest actionable signal
This hierarchy ensures you know exactly how much conviction the market has behind any move.
Technical Details
• Pulls real-time data from NYSE TICK (USI:TICK), NYSE ADD (USI:ADD), and CBOE VIX
• ADD direction calculated using bar-to-bar change with compression detection
• VIX direction calculated using bar-to-bar percentage change
• Volume calculation uses 20-period simple moving average
• Dashboard updates every bar
• No repainting - all calculations based on closed bar data
Who This Is For
• Active daytraders of stocks, futures (ES/NQ), and options
• Scalpers needing quick directional confirmation with multiple internal alignment
• Swing traders looking to time intraday entries with maximum confluence
• Volatility traders who monitor VIX behavior
• Market makers and professionals who trade based on breadth and internals
• Anyone who monitors market internals but wants intelligent synthesis vs raw data
Tips For Success
Trading Philosophy:
• Quality over quantity - wait for "MAXIMUM" signals for best results
• One "MAXIMUM" signal trade is worth five "MODERATE" signal trades
• Gray/neutral is not a sign of missing opportunity - it's protecting your capital
Signal Confidence Levels:
1. MAXIMUM (95%+ confidence) - Trade these aggressively with full size
2. STRONG (80-85% confidence) - Trade these with normal position sizing
3. MODERATE (60-70% confidence) - Only if confirmed by strong technical setup
4. CHOPPY/NEUTRAL - Do not trade, wait for clarity
Advanced Techniques:
• Breadth divergences: Watch for price making new highs while ADD shows ↓ (falling) = major warning
• VIX/Price divergences: Rallies with rising VIX (↑) are usually false moves
• Volume confirmation: "MAXIMUM" signals with 2x+ volume are the absolute best
• Compression zones: When both ADD and VIX show compression (±), expect explosive breakout soon
• Sequential signals: Back-to-back "MAXIMUM" signals in same direction = strong trending day
Common Patterns:
• Opening surge with "MAXIMUM BULL" that shifts to "EXHAUSTION" (yellow) = fade the high
• Selloff with "MAXIMUM BEAR" followed by ADD ↑ (rising) divergence = potential reversal
• Choppy morning followed by "MAXIMUM" signal afternoon = best trending opportunity
Example Scenarios
Perfect Bull Entry:
• Bright green signal box
• TICK: +650
• ADD: +1200 (↑)
• VIX: 18.30 (↓)
• Volume: 2.3x
• Status: "✓ MAXIMUM BULL" → ALL SYSTEMS GO - Take aggressive long positions
Strong Bull (Good Confidence):
• Green signal box (slightly less bright)
• TICK: +500
• ADD: +800 (↑)
• VIX: 19.50 (±)
• Volume: 1.2x
• Status: "✓ STRONG BULL" → Good long setup - breadth confirming even without VIX/volume
Caution Bull (Moderate):
• Faded green signal box
• TICK: +400
• ADD: +900 (↓)
• VIX: 20.10 (↑)
• Volume: 0.9x
• Status: "MODERATE BULL" → CAUTION - TICK bullish but breadth deteriorating and VIX rising = weak rally
Exhaustion Warning:
• Yellow signal box
• TICK: +1350 ⚠
• ADD: +2100 (↑)
• VIX: 17.20 (↓)
• Volume: 1.8x
• Status: "⚠ EXHAUSTION" → Take profits or prepare to fade - TICK overextended despite good internals
Divergence Setup (Potential Reversal):
• Faded green signal
• TICK: +300
• ADD: +1800 (↓)
• VIX: 21.50 (↑)
• Volume: 1.6x
• Status: "MODERATE BULL" → WARNING - Price rallying but breadth collapsing and fear rising = distribution
Perfect Bear Entry:
• Bright red signal box
• TICK: -780
• ADD: -1600 (↓)
• VIX: 24.80 (↑)
• Volume: 2.5x
• Status: "✓ MAXIMUM BEAR" → Perfect short setup - all momentum bearish with conviction
Compression (Wait Mode):
• Gray signal box
• TICK: +50
• ADD: -200 (±)
• VIX: 16.40 (±)
• Volume: 0.7x
• Status: "CHOPPY/NEUTRAL" → STAY OUT - Volatility compression, no conviction, await breakout
Performance Optimization
Best Market Conditions:
• Works excellent in trending markets (up or down)
• Particularly powerful during high-volume sessions (first/last hours)
• "MAXIMUM" signals most reliable during 9:45-11:00 AM and 2:00-3:30 PM ET
Less Effective During:
• Lunch period (11:30 AM - 1:30 PM) - lower volume reduces signal quality
• Low-volatility environments - compression signals dominate
• Major news events in first 5 minutes - wait for internals to stabilize
Recommended Use Cases:
• Scalping: Trade only "MAXIMUM" signals for quick 5-15 minute moves
• Daytrading: Use "MAXIMUM" and "STRONG" signals for position entries
• Swing entries: Use "MAXIMUM" signals for optimal intraday entry timing
• Exit timing: Use "EXHAUSTION" (yellow) warnings to take profits
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Pro Tip: Create a dedicated workspace with this indicator on SPY/ES/NQ charts. Set alerts for "MAXIMUM BULL", "MAXIMUM BEAR", and "EXHAUSTION" signals. Most professional traders only trade the "MAXIMUM" setups and ignore everything else - this alone can dramatically improve win rates.
