Trend Maestro - Linear Regression & Volatility BandsTrend Maestro - Linear Regression & Volatility Bands
Description:
The "Trend Maestro - Linear Regression & Volatility Bands" indicator is meticulously designed to provide traders with a clear understanding of market trends through the application of linear regression techniques and enhanced market data visualization. This tool is essential for traders looking to interpret long-term trends and market stability. Here's how the indicator functions and what makes it a unique addition to your trading toolkit:
1. Linear Regression Calculation:
At the heart of this indicator lies the linear regression calculation, which identifies the primary trend direction over a specified period. It does this by computing a line of best fit through the closing prices, helping to smooth out price fluctuations and highlight the prevailing trend direction. Users have the flexibility to adjust both the length of the regression and the offset period, enabling them to tailor the indicator's responsiveness to different market conditions.
2. Visualization Through Volatility Bands:
The volatility bands, plotted at half, one, two, and three standard deviations around the linear regression line, serve primarily as a visualization tool rather than a basis for investment decisions.
These bands:
Measure the dispersion of price from the trend line, providing a graphical representation of volatility.
Help traders visually assess the market's stability and the reliability of the current trend, with broader bands indicating higher volatility and narrower bands suggesting more stability.
3. Customization Features:
The indicator offers customization options including toggle switches for bar color and the display of SD bands, enhancing visual clarity. These settings allow traders to personalize the display according to their visual preferences and analysis requirements.
By incorporating these elements, the "Trend Maestro - Linear Regression & Volatility Bands" indicator offers a framework for understanding market trends through both quantitative calculations and qualitative visual aids. This makes it a valuable tool for those looking to make informed decisions based on longer-term market observations.
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Math Trading Concepts [SS]Presenting a mashup of the key elements I use for day-to-day trading: Volume, Z-Score, Autoregressive Forecasting, and a new addition, ANOVA analysis of variance.
I've aptly named it "Math Trading Concepts" in a nod to established trading concepts like "Smart Money" and "liquidity," but it's also fitting because these elements are fundamental to most quantitative/mathematical trading strategies.
What does it do?
The indicator visualizes Z-Score bands over a user-selected lookback period (defaulted to 14), akin to Bollinger Bands. Within these bands, it provides additional data, including trend identification. Uptrends are displayed in varying shades of green (brighter for stronger trends), while downtrends appear in red (with intensity reflecting strength).
Now, let's delve into each point individually:
Volume:
The indicator converts volume into a Z-Score over the specified lookback period. It distinguishes between buying and selling volume, calculating separate Z-Scores for each. A signal is triggered when the Z-Score exceeds 2 (for buying) or falls below -2 (for selling).
Z-Score:
The Z-Score clouds represent the outer parameters of the standard deviation over the lookback period (set at 2 and 3). Users can adjust the lookback time, and the indicator analyzes previous Z-Score reversal areas over the last 75 candles, signaling buy or sell based on historical reversals.
If you want to make it like BB, select the lookback length for the Z-Score at 25.
Autoregressive Forecasting:
This unique approach to autoregressive forecasting involves regressing a lagged variable while incorporating a time element. The time length is auto-determined based on the strongest trend. The indicator plots both autoregressed highs and lows.
ANOVA:
ANOVA, a discovery of mine, is introduced here. It reliably triggers significant readings before a pivot or breakout by measuring variance between means. When a statistically significant ANOVA occurs using the high, low, and close lagged values, it indicates an impending significant market move. While ANOVA alerts are not specific about the nature of the move, complementary tools like Volume, trend analysis, and Z-Bands provide additional insights.
Expect more educational content on ANOVA in the future, given its unique discovery. I was hoping to do one before releasing anything ANOVA based but alas, I haven't had the time!
The remainder of the indicator is self-explanatory. Feel free to ask any questions that arise or were not addressed in this description.
Special thanks to @Trendoscope for his arrays library which has made it possible for you to use the autoregression forecast while actively trading without it intruding on the chart :-).
Safe trades, everyone!
Bollinger Bands Filled - Didi's Needles setupFill Bollinger Bands - Based on Didi's Needles Setup
Fill Bands: True Fill Bollinger Bands
BB Open Upper: Open Bollinger Bands and MA Base rising
BB Open Lower: Open Bollinger bands and Base MA falling
BB Parallel Upper: Parallel and rising bollinger bands
BB Parallel Lower: Parallel and falling bollinger bands
BB Close: Closed Bollinger Bands
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Bandas de Bollinger com preenchimento - Baseada no Setup Agulhadas do Didi
Fill Bands: Verdadeiiro preenche as bandas de bollinger
BB Open Upper: Bandas de Bollinger abertas e MA Base subinte
BB Open Lower: Bandas de Bollinger abertas e MA Base cainte
BB Parallel Upper: Bandas de Bollinger paralelas e subinte
BB Parallel Lower: Bandas de Bollinger paralelas e cainte
BB Close: Bandas de Bollinger Fechada
BTC Power-Law Decay Channel Oscillator (0–100)🟠 BTC Power-Law Decay Channel Oscillator (0–100)
This indicator calculates Bitcoin’s position inside its long-term power-law decay channel and normalizes it into an easy-to-read 0–100 oscillator.
🔎 Concept
Bitcoin’s long-term price trajectory can be modeled by a log-log power-law channel.
A baseline is fitted, then an upper band (excess/euphoria) and a lower band (capitulation/fear).
The oscillator shows where the current price sits between those bands:
0 = near the lower band (historical bottoms)
100 = near the upper band (historical tops)
📊 How to Read
Oscillator > 80 → euphoric excess, often cycle tops
Oscillator < 20 → capitulation, often cycle bottoms
Works best on weekly or bi-weekly timeframes.
⚙️ Adjustable Parameters
Anchor date: starting point for the power-law fit (default: 2011).
Smoothing days: moving average applied to log-price (default: 365 days).
Upper / Lower multipliers: scale the bands to align with historical highs and lows.
✅ Best Use
Combine with other cycle signals (dominance ratios, macro indicators, sentiment).
Designed for long-term cycle analysis, not intraday trading.
Lunar Sentiment BandsThe Lunar Sentiment Bands indicator is designed to combine simple price volatility analysis with the timing of moon phases. It's based on a moving average and two bands above and below it—similar to Bollinger Bands. But unlike regular bands, the width of these adjusts dynamically depending on two key conditions: the moon phase and market volume.
Around Full Moons, markets often show emotional or volatile behavior. If there's also a surge in trading volume during that time, the indicator automatically expands the bands. This tells you the market might be gearing up for a breakout or high-energy move.
Around New Moons, things are typically quieter. If there’s no significant volume, the indicator contracts the bands. This reflects a calmer environment or a potential “coil” where price is building up energy.
Traders can use this shifting bandwidth to guide decisions. Wide bands suggest breakout potential—either to join the move or to stand back until direction becomes clearer. Narrow bands suggest you may want to trade reversals, or simply wait for volatility to return before entering a position.
This approach doesn't try to predict direction. Instead, it gives you a sense of when the market is most likely to become active or stay quiet, using the rhythm of the moon and real-time volume to shape that view.
[blackcat] L1 Bollinger Bands Width WatcherOVERVIEW
The Bollinger Bands Width Watcher is an advanced tool designed to monitor the width of Bollinger Bands, providing insights into market volatility and potential trend reversals. This indicator calculates both absolute and relative widths of the bands, plotting them on the chart for easy visualization. It also generates buy and sell signals based on crossover events, helping traders make informed decisions 📊✅.
Today, this article introduces the final member of the Bollinger Bands trio—Bollinger Bands Width (BBW). Derived from the renowned Bollinger Bands, this indicator measures price volatility and identifies trading signals. First, let’s delve into what Bollinger Bands are. They consist of three lines associated with the price of a security:
The middle line is typically a 20-day Simple Moving Average (SMA).
The upper and lower bands represent two standard deviations above and below the middle band.
The Bollinger Bands Width measures the distance between these upper and lower bands.
Bollinger Bands Width = (Upper Band - Lower Band) / Middle Band
Calculating BBW involves subtracting the lower band from the upper band and dividing by the middle band to obtain the BBW value. However, interpreting BBW values alone isn't enough to determine if they're narrow or wide. Different instruments or timeframes might define narrowness differently. To gauge the significance of band narrowing accurately, analyzing past BBW fluctuations alongside price movements is essential.
One prominent theory involving Bollinger Bands is the "squeeze." A squeeze setup comprises two phases:
Low volatility, where bands narrow, and prices move sideways.
Increased volatility, where prices breach either the upper or lower band, initiating a new trend.
During a bullish squeeze, BBW diminishes, and breaking above the upper band signals a new uptrend. Conversely, in a bearish squeeze, BBW declines, and falling below the lower band indicates a new downtrend.
While BBW excels at spotting squeezes, traders must exercise caution. Even with a squeeze setup, a robust market trend might not materialize. Validating breakouts necessitates personal judgment and additional confirmation techniques.
Now, let's explore key parameters and settings:
Length: Defines the period for computing the base SMA, defaulting to 20 days.
Source: Specifies the data source per candle, defaulting to the closing price.
Standard Deviation: Sets the number of standard deviations from the SMA for the upper and lower bands, defaulting to 2.
FEATURES
Calculates Bollinger Bands Width using customizable parameters:
Smoothing Length: Number of bars used for calculating the moving average and standard deviation.
Source Price: Defaults to closing prices but can be adjusted.
Standard Deviation Multiplier: Controls the width of the bands.
Plots two types of Bollinger Bands Width:
Absolute width relative to the basis (Yellow Line).
Relative width compared to the close price (Fuchsia Line).
Fills the area between the two plotted lines for better visual context 🌈
Generates buy ('Buy') and sell ('Sell') labels based on crossover events 🏷️
Provides alerts for crossover signals to notify users of potential trade opportunities 🔔
HOW TO USE
Add the indicator to your TradingView chart by selecting it from the indicators list.
Adjust the Smoothing Length, Source Price, and Standard Deviation Multiplier as needed ⚙️.
Observe the plotted Bollinger Bands Width lines and filled areas for insights into market volatility.
Monitor the chart for buy and sell labels indicating potential trade opportunities.
Set up alerts based on the generated signals to receive notifications when conditions are met 📲.
LIMITATIONS
The indicator may generate false signals in highly volatile or ranging markets 🌪️.
Users should combine this indicator with other forms of analysis for more reliable trading decisions.
The effectiveness of the indicator may vary depending on the asset and timeframe being analyzed.
NOTES
Ensure that you have sufficient historical data available for accurate calculations.
Test the indicator thoroughly on demo accounts before applying it to live trading 🔍.
Customize the appearance and parameters as needed to fit your trading strategy.
Bollinger Bands Reversal + IBS Strategy█ STRATEGY DESCRIPTION
The "Bollinger Bands Reversal Strategy" is a mean-reversion strategy designed to identify potential buying opportunities when the price deviates below the lower Bollinger Band and the Internal Bar Strength (IBS) indicates oversold conditions. It enters a long position when specific conditions are met and exits when the IBS indicates overbought conditions. This strategy is suitable for use on various timeframes.
█ WHAT ARE BOLLINGER BANDS?
Bollinger Bands consist of three lines:
- **Basis**: A Simple Moving Average (SMA) of the price over a specified period.
- **Upper Band**: The basis plus a multiple of the standard deviation of the price.
- **Lower Band**: The basis minus a multiple of the standard deviation of the price.
Bollinger Bands help identify periods of high volatility and potential reversal points.
█ WHAT IS INTERNAL BAR STRENGTH (IBS)?
Internal Bar Strength (IBS) is a measure of where the closing price is relative to the high and low of the bar. It is calculated as:
IBS = (Close - Low) / (High - Low)
A low IBS value (e.g., below 0.2) indicates that the close is near the low of the bar, suggesting oversold conditions. A high IBS value (e.g., above 0.8) indicates that the close is near the high of the bar, suggesting overbought conditions.
█ SIGNAL GENERATION
1. LONG ENTRY
A Buy Signal is triggered when:
The IBS value is below 0.2, indicating oversold conditions.
The close price is below the lower Bollinger Band.
The signal occurs within the specified time window (between `Start Time` and `End Time`).
2. EXIT CONDITION
A Sell Signal is generated when the IBS value exceeds 0.8, indicating overbought conditions. This prompts the strategy to exit the position.
█ ADDITIONAL SETTINGS
Length: The lookback period for calculating the Bollinger Bands. Default is 20.
Multiplier: The number of standard deviations used to calculate the upper and lower Bollinger Bands. Default is 2.0.
Start Time and End Time: The time window during which the strategy is allowed to execute trades.
█ PERFORMANCE OVERVIEW
This strategy is designed for mean-reverting markets and performs best when the price frequently deviates from the Bollinger Bands.
It is sensitive to oversold and overbought conditions, as indicated by the IBS, which helps to identify potential reversals.
Backtesting results should be analyzed to optimize the Length and Multiplier parameters for specific instruments.
Bollinger bands / Connectable [Azullian]Deepen your understanding of market volatility using Bollinger Bands. This tool helps in discerning price movements and volatility trends, essential for crafting effective strategies.
This connectable Bollinger bands indicator is part of an indicator system designed to help test, visualize and build strategy configurations without coding. Like all connectable indicators , it interacts through the TradingView input source, which serves as a signal connector to link indicators to each other. All connectable indicators send signal weight to the next node in the system until it reaches either a connectable signal monitor, signal filter and/or strategy.
█ UNIFORM SETTINGS AND A WAY OF WORK
Although connectable indicators may have specific weight scoring conditions, they all aim to follow a standardized general approach to weight scoring settings, as outlined below.
■ Connectable indicators - Settings
• 🗲 Energy: Energy applies an ATR multiplier to the plotted shapes on the chart. A higher value plots shapes farther away from the candle, enhancing visibility.
• ☼ Brightness: Brightness determines the opacity of the shape plotted on the chart, aiding visibility. Indicator weight also influences opacity.
• → Input: Use the input setting to specify a data source for the indicator. Here you can connect the indicator to other indicators.
• ⌥ Flow: Determine where you want to receive signals from:
○ Both: Weights from this indicator and the connected indicator will apply
○ Indicator only: Only weights from this indicator will apply
○ Input only: Only weights from the connected indicator will apply
• ⥅ Weight multiplier: Multiply all weights in the entire indicator by a given factor, useful for quickly testing different indicators in a granular setup.
• ⥇ Threshold: Set a threshold to indicate the minimum amount of weight it should receive to pass it through to the next indicator.
• ⥱ Limiter: Set a hard limit to the maximum amount of weight that can be fed through the indicator.
■ Connectable indicators - Weight scoring settings
▢ Weight scoring conditions
• SM – Signal mode: Enable specific conditions for weight scoring
○ All: All signals will be scored.
○ Entries only: Only entries will score
○ Exits only: Only exits will score.
○ Entries & exits: Both entries and exits will score.
○ Zone: Continuous scoring for each candle within the zone.
• SP – Signal period: Defines a range of candles within which a signal can score.
• SC - Signal count: Specifies the number of bars to retrospectively examine and score.
○ Single: Score for a single occurrence
○ All occurrences: Score for all occurrences
○ Single + Threshold: Score for single occurrences within the signal period (SP)
○ Every + Threshold: Score for all occurrences within the signal period (SP)
▢ Weight scoring direction
• ES: Enter Short weight
• XL: Exit long weight
• EL: Enter Long weight
• XS: Exit Short weight
▢ Weight scoring values
• Weights can hold either positive or negative scores. Positive weights enhance a particular trading direction, while negative weights diminish it.
█ Bollinger bands - INDICATOR SETTINGS
■ Main settings
• Enable/Disable Indicator: Toggle the entire indicator on or off.
• S - Source: Choose an alternative data source for the Bollinger bands calculation.
• T - Timeframe: Select an alternative timeframe for the Bollinger bands calculation.
• LE - Length: Determine the period the bollinger bands are calculated on
• SD - Standard deviation: Determine the standard deviation for the bollinger bands.
• Enable/Disable plotting: Toggle the plotting of the Bollinger bands
• U: Choose a color for the upper band
• B: Choose a color for the basis
• L: Choose a color for the lower band
• BG: Choose a color for Bollinger bands background
■ Scoring functionality
• The Bollinger bands score long entries when the current low price is smaller than the lower band.
• The Bollinger bands score long exits when the current high price is higher than the upper band.
• The Bollinger bands score long zones the entire time the current low price is smaller than the lower band.
• The Bollinger bands score short entries when the current high is higher than the upper band.
• The Bollinger bands score short exits when the current low is smaller than the lower band.
• The Bollinger bands score short zones the entire time the current high price is higher than the upper band.
█ PLOTTING
• Standard: Symbols (EL, XS, ES, XL) appear relative to candles based on set conditions. Their opacity and position vary with weight.
• Conditional Settings: A larger icon appears if global conditions are met. For instance, with a Threshold(⥇) of 12, Signal Period (SP) of 3, and Scoring Condition (SC) set to "EVERY", a Bollinger bands signaling over two times in 3 candles (scoring 6 each) triggers a larger icon.
█ USAGE OF CONNECTABLE INDICATORS
■ Connectable chaining mechanism
Connectable indicators can be connected directly to the signal monitor, signal filter or strategy , or they can be daisy chained to each other while the last indicator in the chain connects to the signal monitor, signal filter or strategy. When using a signal filter you can chain the filter to the strategy input to make your chain complete.
• Direct chaining: Connect an indicator directly to the signal monitor, signal filter or strategy through the provided inputs (→).
• Daisy chaining: Connect indicators using the indicator input (→). The first in a daisy chain should have a flow (⌥) set to 'Indicator only'. Subsequent indicators use 'Both' to pass the previous weight. The final indicator connects to the signal monitor, signal filter, or strategy.
■ Set up this indicator with a signal filter and strategy
The indicator provides visual cues based on signal conditions. However, its weight system is best utilized when paired with a connectable signal filter, signal monitor, and/or strategy .
Let's connect the Bollinger bands to a connectable signal filter and a strategy :
1. Load all relevant indicators
• Load Bollinger bands / Connectable
• Load Signal filter / Connectable
• Load Strategy / Connectable
2. Signal Filter: Connect the Bollinger bands to the Signal Filter
• Open the signal filter settings
• Choose one of the three input dropdowns (1→, 2→, 3→) and choose : Bollinger bands / Connectable: Signal Connector
• Toggle the enable box before the connected input to enable the incoming signal
3. Signal Filter: Update the filter signals settings if needed
• The default settings of the filter enable EL (Enter Long), XL (Exit Long), ES (Enter Short) and XS (Exit Short).
4. Signal Filter: Update the weight threshold settings if needed
• All connectable indicators load by default with a score of 6 for each direction (EL, XL, ES, XS)
• By default, weight threshold (TH) is set at 5. This allows each occurrence to score, as the default score in each connectable indicator is 1 point above the threshold. Adjust to your liking.
5. Strategy: Connect the strategy to the signal filter in the strategy settings
• Select a strategy input → and select the Signal filter: Signal connector
6. Strategy: Enable filter compatible directions
• Set the signal mode of the strategy to a compatible direction with the signal filter.
Now that everything is connected, you'll notice green spikes in the signal filter representing long signals, and red spikes indicating short signals. Trades will also appear on the chart, complemented by a performance overview. Your journey is just beginning: delve into different scoring mechanisms, merge diverse connectable indicators, and craft unique chains. Instantly test your results and discover the potential of your configurations. Dive deep and enjoy the process!
█ BENEFITS
• Adaptable Modular Design: Arrange indicators in diverse structures via direct or daisy chaining, allowing tailored configurations to align with your analysis approach.
• Streamlined Backtesting: Simplify the iterative process of testing and adjusting combinations, facilitating a smoother exploration of potential setups.
• Intuitive Interface: Navigate TradingView with added ease. Integrate desired indicators, adjust settings, and establish alerts without delving into complex code.
• Signal Weight Precision: Leverage granular weight allocation among signals, offering a deeper layer of customization in strategy formulation.
• Advanced Signal Filtering: Define entry and exit conditions with more clarity, granting an added layer of strategy precision.
• Clear Visual Feedback: Distinct visual signals and cues enhance the readability of charts, promoting informed decision-making.
• Standardized Defaults: Indicators are equipped with universally recognized preset settings, ensuring consistency in initial setups across different types like momentum or volatility.
• Reliability: Our indicators are meticulously developed to prevent repainting. We strictly adhere to TradingView's coding conventions, ensuring our code is both performant and clean.
█ COMPATIBLE INDICATORS
Each indicator that incorporates our open-source 'azLibConnector' library and adheres to our conventions can be effortlessly integrated and used as detailed above.
For clarity and recognition within the TradingView platform, we append the suffix ' / Connectable' to every compatible indicator.
█ COMMON MISTAKES, CLARIFICATIONS AND TIPS
• Removing an indicator from a chain: Deleting a linked indicator and confirming the "remove study tree" alert will also remove all underlying indicators in the object tree. Before removing one, disconnect the adjacent indicators and move it to the object stack's bottom.
• Point systems: The azLibConnector provides 500 points for each direction (EL: Enter long, XL: Exit long, ES: Enter short, XS: Exit short) Remember this cap when devising a point structure.
• Flow misconfiguration: In daisy chains the first indicator should always have a flow (⌥) setting of 'indicator only' while other indicator should have a flow (⌥) setting of 'both'.
• Hide attributes: As connectable indicators send through quite some information you'll notice all the arguments are taking up some screenwidth and cause some visual clutter. You can disable arguments in Chart Settings / Status line.
• Layout and abbreviations: To maintain a consistent structure, we use abbreviations for each input. While this may initially seem complex, you'll quickly become familiar with them. Each abbreviation is also explained in the inline tooltips.
• Inputs: Connecting a connectable indicator directly to the strategy delivers the raw signal without a weight threshold, meaning every signal will trigger a trade.
█ A NOTE OF GRATITUDE
Through years of exploring TradingView and Pine Script, we've drawn immense inspiration from the community's knowledge and innovation. Thank you for being a constant source of motivation and insight.
█ RISK DISCLAIMER
Azullian's content, tools, scripts, articles, and educational offerings are presented purely for educational and informational uses. Please be aware that past performance should not be considered a predictor of future results.
K's Volatility BandsVolatility bands come in all shapes and forms contrary to what is believed. Bollinger bands remain the principal indicator in the volatility bands family. K's Volatility bands is an attempt at optimizing the original bands. Below is the method of calculation:
* We must first start by calculating a rolling measure based on the average between the highest high and the lowest low in the last specified lookback window. This will give us a type of moving average that tracks the market price. The specificity here is that when the market does not make higher highs nor lower lows, the line will be flat. A flat line can also be thought of as a magnet of the price as the ranging property could hint to a further sideways movement.
* The K’s volatility bands assume the worst with volatility and thus will take the maximum volatility for a given lookback period. Unlike the Bollinger bands which will take the latest volatility calculation every single step of time, K’s volatility bands will suppose that we must be protected by the maximum of volatility for that period which will give us from time to time stable support and resistance levels.
Therefore, the difference between the Bollinger bands and K's volatility bands are as follows:
* Bollinger Bands' formula calculates a simple moving average on the closing prices while K's volatility bands' formula calculates the average of the highest highs and the lowest lows.
* Bollinger Bands' formula calculates a simple standard deviation on the closing prices while K's volatility bands' formula calculates the highest standard deviation for the lookback period.
Applying the bands is similar to applying any other volatility bands. We can list the typical strategies below:
* The range play strategy : This is the usual reversal strategy where we buy whenever the price hits the lower band and sell short whenever it hits the upper band.
* The band re-entry strategy : This strategy awaits the confirmation that the price has recognized the band and has shaped a reaction around it and has reintegrated the whole envelope. It may be slightly lagging in nature but it may filter out bad trades.
* Following the trend strategy : This is a controversial strategy that is the opposite of the first one. It assumes that whenever the upper band is surpassed, a buy signal is generated and whenever the lower band is broken, a sell signal is generated.
* Combination with other indicators : The bands can be combined with other technical indicators such as the RSI in order to have more confirmation. This is however no guarantee that the signals will improve in quality.
* Specific strategy on K’s volatility bands : This one is similar to the first range play strategy but it adds the extra filter where the trade has a higher conviction if the median line is flat. The reason for this is that a flat line means that no higher highs nor lower lows have been made and therefore, we may be in a sideways market which is a fertile ground for mean-reversion strategies.
Inverse BandsThis was the result of quite some time spent examining how much information could be gleamed by studying the interactions between Keltner Channels, STARC Bands and Bollinger Bands. I was surprised by the results.
First of all, there are four fills that are black. Set the transparency of those to 0 and you'll see this indicator the way that it's meant to be seen. Those fills belong to unused sections of the Bollinger Bands.
There are two clouds which represent STARC Bands and the Keltner Channel. There is some delay when they flip from bullish (green) to bearish (red), but they are indicative of the trend. The space between them is black and the narrower that space is, the greater volatility is. Because of this, we don't need the exterior Bollinger Bands.
The Bollinger Bands remain visible as the yellow interior clouds on the top cloud and the blue interior clouds on the bottom cloud. Often, the thicker the yellow or blue cloud is, the less severe a throwback from a given trend reversal will be. Often the thinner that yellow or blue cloud is, the more severe the trend reversal will be. If price is rising into a thin interior yellow cloud, the following dip will be substantial. If price action dips towards a thicker interior blue cloud, often the pump following that dump will be less enthusiastic.
We preserve the Keltner Channel and STARC bands as our cloud because the way that they interact with the three basis lines yields a lot of information.
The yellow Bollinger basis line tells us about trend strength. The closer the BB basis line is to the top of the top cloud or the bottom of the bottom cloud, the stronger the trend is. When it enters the cloud very close to the bottom of the bottom cloud, you know you're looking at a strong pump, and vice versa when it's close to the top of the top cloud.
The purple Keltner Channel basis line and orange STARC Band basis line can forecast short term trend changes one candlestick in advance by contacting any line in either cloud. The moment either basis line touches or crosses any boundary of the clouds, you know that the next candle will change directions. In an uptrend, a touch or cross means the next candle will have a lower high point. In a downtrend, a cross or touch means the next candle will have a higher high point. This is most useful in scalping.
It'd be pretty easy to slap some crossover alerts on to this and useful considering that they come a candle in advance. Feel free to further explore and develop this.
Neapolitan BandsThe Neapolitan Bands were derived from Jean Marc Guillot's 2001 IFTA trading strategy. In his study published by the International Federation of Technical Analysis titled, "Using Indicators from the Derivatives Markets to Forecast FX Moves" Guillot utilizes multiple bollinger bands of various deviations to determine trends and reversals, entries and exits. I isolated this particular part of his overall trading strategy because it has been a useful trend following indicator for me.
Some basics:
Neapolitan Bands can help identify points that a trend starts and ends, as well as reversals when price is ranging.
These bands are typically paired with another indicator like Guillot did to help separate/time trend or reversal signals. (He used MACD, Slow Stochastic, and RSI)
Parts of this indicator:
The period is by default 55 to identify "intermediate" trends. Not short or long term ones.
The blue area shows the 1st standard deviation. This is the "normal range" where price "likes" to be.
The green area shows the 2nd standard deviation and identifies/defines trends. Closes in this area are used for entering trends long or short.
The red area shows the 3rd standard deviation that shows either a spot to take profit/enter a reversal trade, or a point where the market is free falling.
Trend trading rules:
Entry and exit signals for trends are based on price closing above and below the 1st standard deviation, or blue area. If you expect a bullish trend, you buy once price enters the upper green area.
Guillot recommends setting a stop loss to the MA period of the Neapolitan Bands. So if it's 55 periods, you set the stop loss at the 55 SMA.
Reversal trading rules:
For reversals Guillot says, "In a trading range, bands act as supports and resistances. In extreme conditions reversals can occur within or past the 2nd standard deviation." For us, this means that technically anywhere in the green or red areas, a reversal can occur when the price is ranging. Typically this happens at the edges of the bands.
The "edge to edge" trade:
This is a strategy I took from Ichimoku Clouds and applied to the Neapolitan Bands. An "edge to edge" trade is when price closes back into the blue area from one edge, and price travels all the way to the other edge of the blue area. This can apply going from the edge of one green area to the other edge.
Note that this is one piece of Guillot's trading system, and not the whole thing. On top of that I have modified the original parameters to suit the function of trend following, and added an extra bollinger band. Using a shorter period like 20 is more optimal for shorter expected trends or reversals, and it's what Guillot used himself.
Thanks to Sean Nance for reminding me the indicator looks like ice cream! ( coming up with the name :P )
imbalances bandsThis indicator is designed to identify imbalances based on the calculation of the average of the highest and lowest prices. It forms a kind of band indicating correction points.
This indicator uses a total of 4 modified VWAPs, separated into 2 options that the user can activate or deactivate by checking or unchecking the options "Show imbalances bands VWAP 1" or "Show imbalances bands VWAP 2".
Let's talk about the first option, "Show imbalances bands VWAP 1". This displays 2 modified VWAPs on the screen, one in green and one in red, forming a kind of band that indicates possible points of imbalance in the market, signaling increased volatility between buying and selling. When the price tests the bands, it can be useful as there is a probability of a correction in the movement.
This can be particularly useful for those who trade using a scalping style, as it helps analyze when the price tests the bands. It can also be beneficial for trend traders because when the price tests one of the bands, there is a probability of a movement correction.
Now let's talk about the option "Show imbalances bands VWAP 2". It contains two modified VWAPs, one in purple and one in blue, which also form a kind of band. These bands also indicate the probability of a movement correction.
What is the difference between the Show imbalances bands VWAP 1 option and the Show imbalances bands VWAP 2 option?
The option "Show imbalances bands VWAP 2" consists of 2 modified volume-weighted moving averages that have a calculation checking the increase in volatility between the highest and lowest prices. One modified moving average is in purple, and the other modified moving average is in blue, forming a kind of two modified VWAPs.
The option "Show Imbalance Bands VWAP 1" consists of two modified moving averages using the absolute difference between the closing price and the moving average instead of the volume. This is particularly useful for assets where the volume is not a good indicator or is not available.
The option "Show Imbalance Bands VWAP 1" also has a calculation that checks for increased volatility between the highest and lowest prices. It features two modified moving averages, one in green and one in red.
This indicator can be adjusted according to the preferences and characteristics of the specific asset or market. It provides clear visual information and can be used as a complementary tool for technical analysis in trading strategies.
and Interesting period 5,20,50,80,200
Interesting imbalance setting 2.4, 3.3 ,4.2
Analysis Ideas: If you are following a trend, you can use this indicator to analyze how the price behaves around the bands. Since the imbalance bands indicate a probability of correction, it can be useful for identifying protection points or moments to be cautious, as there might be a probability of increased volatility.
Analysis Ideas2:For those trading using a scalping style, observe how the price behaves when it tests the imbalance band, as there may be a probability of increased volatility.
Please note that this indicator is designed for educational and informational purposes. Always conduct your own analysis and consider risk management strategies before making trading decisions.
Keltner Channels MTFKeltner Channels MTF | Adapted 🌌
Navigate the market’s wild waves with these Keltner Channels, a sleek spin on AlchimistOfCrypto’s Bollinger Bands! This Pine Script v6 indicator tracks price action like a radar, highlighting trends with scientific precision. 🧪
Key Features:
Customizable Channels: Adjust period and multiplier to map market volatility, signaling potential reversals when prices hit the upper or lower bands. 📈
MA Options: Switch between Exponential or Simple Moving Average for trend clarity. ⚙️
Band Styles: Select Average True Range, True Range, or Range to define volatility edges. 📏
Glow Effect: Illuminate bands with 8 vibrant themes (Neon, Grayscale, etc.) for visual pop. ✨
Trend Signals: Spot bullish/bearish shifts with glowing circles, flagging momentum changes. 💡
Alerts: Catch price breakouts or trend reversals at band edges, warning of potential market U-turns. 🚨
Perfect for traders decoding market trends with a touch of cosmic style! 🌠
Reversal Scalping Ribbon - Adib NooraniThe Reversal Scalping Ribbon is a trend-following overlay tool designed to visually identify potential reversal zones based on price extremes and dynamic volatility bands. It calculates adaptive upper and lower bands using price action and custom ATR logic, helping traders quickly assess market direction and possible turning points
🔹 Volatility-adjusted bands based on price highs/lows
🔹 Color-coded ribbons to indicate trend bias and potential reversal shifts
🔹 No repainting, works on all timeframes and assets
🔹 Visual-only display, no trade signals — supports discretion-based entries
This ribbon is designed for scalpers and intraday traders to spot reversal setups with clarity. It enhances your trading by showing real-time market bias without unnecessary distractions. By focusing on probabilities, it helps to improve decision-making in fast-paced environments
How to use the indicator efficiently
For Reversal Trading:
Buy: When price closes below the green ribbon with a red candle, then re-enters with a green candle. Enter above the high of the green candle with a stop loss below the lowest low of the recent green/red candles
Sell: When price closes above the red ribbon with a green candle, then re-enters with a red candle. Enter below the low of the red candle with a stop loss above the highest high of the recent red/green candles
Risk Management:
Limit risk to 0.5% of your capital per trade
Take 50% profit at a 1:1 risk-reward ratio
For the remaining 50%, trail using the lower edge of the green band for buys and the upper edge of the red band for sells
Chieu - Bollinger Bands SMA 50 StrategyOverview
The Custom Bollinger Bands Indicator is a versatile tool designed to help traders identify potential market reversals and optimize their trading strategies. This indicator combines Bollinger Bands with an ATR-based stop-loss mechanism, configurable take-profit levels, and dynamic position sizing to manage risk effectively. By highlighting key market conditions and providing clear visual cues, it enables traders to make informed decisions and execute trades with precision.
Key Features
Bollinger Bands Calculation:
The indicator calculates Bollinger Bands based on a configurable Simple Moving Average (SMA) length.
Standard deviation multiplier is adjustable, allowing traders to fine-tune the width of the bands.
Candlestick Highlighting:
Candles that touch the upper or lower Bollinger Bands are highlighted, indicating potential overbought or oversold conditions.
Reversal candles are identified and highlighted based on specific criteria:
The candle must touch the Bollinger Bands for two consecutive periods.
The reversal candle must have a body at least twice the size of the previous candle's body.
The reversal candle must close in the opposite direction to the previous candle (e.g., a bullish candle following a bearish one).
Stop-Loss and Take-Profit Levels:
Stop-loss levels are calculated using the ATR (Average True Range) indicator, ensuring they are dynamically adjusted based on market volatility.
Two configurable take-profit levels (1R and 2R) are plotted based on the initial risk (distance between entry and stop-loss).
Take-profit and stop-loss lines are visually represented on the chart for easy reference.
Position Sizing and Risk Management:
The indicator includes configurable inputs for account balance, leverage, and risk percentage.
It calculates the nominal value (position size without leverage) and cost value (position size with leverage) based on the specified risk parameters.
Combined labels display SL, TP, nominal value, and cost value, replacing the default "Reversal" text for clear, concise information.
Customization Options:
Users can configure the length of the take-profit lines.
The option to toggle the highlighting of candles touching the Bollinger Bands on or off, while always highlighting the identified reversal candles.
How to Use
Configuration:
Set the desired SMA length and Bollinger Bands multiplier in the input settings.
Configure the ATR length for accurate stop-loss calculations.
Adjust the risk-reward ratio and take-profit line length according to your trading strategy.
Specify your account balance, leverage, and risk percentage for precise position sizing.
Chart Analysis:
Monitor the chart for candles touching the upper or lower Bollinger Bands. These highlights indicate potential overbought or oversold conditions.
Look for highlighted reversal candles, which meet the specified criteria and suggest a potential market reversal.
Use the plotted stop-loss and take-profit lines to manage your trades effectively. The combined labels provide all necessary information (SL, TP, nominal value, and cost value) for quick decision-making.
Execution and Risk Management:
Enter trades based on the reversal candle signals.
Set your stop-loss at the indicated level using the ATR calculation.
Take partial profits at the first take-profit level (1R) and adjust your stop-loss to the entry point to secure the remaining position.
Exit the trade entirely at the second take-profit level (2R) or if the price returns to the adjusted stop-loss level.
Standard Error of the Estimate -Composite Bands-Standard Error of the Estimate - Code and adaptation by @glaz & @XeL_arjona
Ver. 2.00.a
Original implementation idea of bands by:
Traders issue: Stocks & Commodities V. 14:9 (375-379):
Standard Error Bands by Jon Andersen
This code is a former update to previous "Standard Error Bands" that was wrongly applied given that previous version in reality use the Standard Error OF THE MEAN, not THE ESTIMATE as it should be used by Jon Andersen original idea and corrected in this version.
As always I am very Thankfully with the support at the Pine Script Editor chat room, with special mention to user @glaz in order to help me adequate the alpha-beta (y-y') algorithm, as well to give him full credit to implement the "wide" version of the former bands.
For a quick and publicly open explanation of this truly statistical (regression analysis) indicator, you can refer at Here!
Extract from the former URL:
Standard Error Bands are quite different than Bollinger's. First, they are bands constructed around a linear regression curve. Second, the bands are based on two standard errors above and below this regression line. The error bands measure the standard error of the estimate around the linear regression line. Therefore, as a price series follows the course of the regression line the bands will narrow, showing little error in the estimate. As the market gets noisy and random, the error will be greater resulting in wider bands.
