Scout Regiment - D17# Scout Regiment - D17 Indicator
## English Documentation
### Overview
Scout Regiment - D17 is a comprehensive TradingView indicator that combines multiple technical analysis tools into one powerful overlay indicator. It provides traders with market structure analysis, divergence detection, volume profiling, smart money concepts, and session analysis.
### Key Features
#### 1. **EMA (Exponential Moving Averages)**
- **Purpose**: Trend identification and dynamic support/resistance levels
- **Configuration**: 13 customizable EMAs with adjustable periods
- **Default Active EMAs**: EMA 3 (21), EMA 5 (55), EMA 7 (144), EMA 8 (233)
- **Uses**: Identify trend direction, entry/exit points, and trend strength
- **Color Coding**: Different colors for easy visual distinction
#### 2. **TFMA (Timeframe Moving Averages)**
- **Purpose**: Multi-timeframe trend analysis
- **Features**:
- 3 EMAs on higher timeframes
- Dynamic labels showing trend direction
- Price difference percentage display
- Customizable timeframe settings
- **Default Settings**: 21-period timeframe with lengths 55, 144, and 233
- **Benefits**: Align trades with higher timeframe trends
#### 3. **DFMA (Daily Frame Moving Averages)**
- **Purpose**: Daily timeframe perspective on any chart
- **Features**: Similar to TFMA but specifically for daily analysis
- **Default Timeframe**: 1D (Daily)
- **Use Case**: Long-term trend confirmation and positioning
#### 4. **PMA (Price Moving Averages)**
- **Purpose**: Price channel analysis with filled areas
- **Configuration**: 7 customizable moving averages with fill zones
- **Default Lengths**: 12, 144, 169, 288, 338, 576, 676
- **Visual**: Color-filled zones between selected MAs for channel trading
#### 5. **VWAP (Volume Weighted Average Price)**
- **Purpose**: Institutional trading levels and fair value
- **Features**:
- Multiple anchor periods (Session, Week, Month, Quarter, Year, etc.)
- Standard deviation bands
- Corporate event anchoring (Earnings, Dividends, Splits)
- **Use Case**: Identify institutional support/resistance and mean reversion opportunities
#### 6. **Divergence Detector**
- **Purpose**: Identify potential trend reversals
- **Supported Indicators**: MACD, MACD Histogram, RSI, Stochastic, CCI, Williams %R, Bias, Momentum, OBV, SOBV, VWmacd, CMF, MFI, and external indicators
- **Divergence Types**:
- Regular Bullish/Bearish
- Hidden Bullish/Bearish
- **Features**:
- Automatic divergence line drawing
- Customizable detection parameters
- Color-coded alerts
#### 7. **Volume Profile & Node Detection**
- **Purpose**: Identify key price levels based on volume distribution
- **Features**:
- Volume Profile with POC (Point of Control)
- Value Area High (VAH) and Value Area Low (VAL)
- Peak and trough volume node detection
- Highest/lowest volume node highlighting
- **Lookback**: Configurable (default 377 bars)
- **Use Case**: Identify support/resistance zones and liquidity areas
#### 8. **Smart Money Concepts**
- **Purpose**: Track institutional trading patterns
- **Features**:
- Market Structure (BOS - Break of Structure, CHoCH - Change of Character)
- Internal and Swing structures
- Strong/Weak Highs and Lows
- Equal Highs/Lows detection
- Fair Value Gaps (FVG)
- **Modes**: Historical or Present (latest only)
- **Use Case**: Trade with institutional flow
#### 9. **Trading Sessions**
- **Purpose**: Analyze market behavior during different global sessions
- **Available Sessions**:
- Asian Session
- Sydney, Tokyo, Shanghai, Hong Kong
- European Session
- London, New York, NYSE
- **Features**:
- Session boxes with high/low visualization
- Real-time countdown timers
- Volume and price change tracking
- Information table with session statistics
- **Customization**: Choose which sessions to display, colors, and box styles
### How to Use
#### For Trend Following:
1. Enable EMAs 3, 5, 7, and 8
2. Use TFMA for higher timeframe confirmation
3. Look for price above/below key EMAs for trend direction
4. Use VWAP as additional confirmation
#### For Reversal Trading:
1. Enable Divergence Detector with MACD Histogram and Bias
2. Look for divergences at key support/resistance levels
3. Confirm with Smart Money CHoCH signals
4. Use Volume Profile nodes as entry/exit targets
#### For Intraday Trading:
1. Enable Trading Sessions
2. Focus on high-volume sessions (London, New York overlap)
3. Use session highs/lows as support/resistance
4. Trade Fair Value Gaps during active sessions
#### For Swing Trading:
1. Use DFMA for daily trend
2. Enable PMA for channel identification
3. Look for price reactions at volume profile value areas
4. Confirm with swing structure breaks
### Best Practices
1. **Don't Overcrowd**: Enable only the components you need for your strategy
2. **Multi-Timeframe Analysis**: Always check higher timeframe TFMA/DFMA
3. **Confluence**: Look for multiple signals confirming the same direction
4. **Volume Confirmation**: Use Volume Profile to validate price action
5. **Session Awareness**: Be aware of which session is active for volatility expectations
### Performance Optimization
- Disable unused features to improve chart loading speed
- Use "Present Mode" for Smart Money Concepts if historical data isn't needed
- Reduce Volume Profile lookback period on slower devices
### Alerts
The indicator includes alert conditions for:
- All divergence types (8 conditions)
- Smart Money structure breaks (8 conditions)
- Equal highs/lows detection
- Fair Value Gaps formation
---
## 中文说明文档
### 概述
Scout Regiment - D17 是一款综合性TradingView指标，将多个技术分析工具整合到一个强大的叠加指标中。它为交易者提供市场结构分析、背离检测、成交量分析、聪明钱概念和时区分析。
### 核心功能
#### 1. **EMA（指数移动平均线）**
- **用途**：趋势识别和动态支撑阻力位
- **配置**：13条可自定义周期的EMA
- **默认启用**：EMA 3（21）、EMA 5（55）、EMA 7（144）、EMA 8（233）
- **应用**：识别趋势方向、进出场点位和趋势强度
- **颜色编码**：不同颜色便于视觉区分
#### 2. **TFMA（时间框架移动平均线）**
- **用途**：多时间框架趋势分析
- **特点**：
- 3条更高时间框架的EMA
- 显示趋势方向的动态标签
- 价格差异百分比显示
- 可自定义时间框架设置
- **默认设置**：21周期时间框架，长度为55、144和233
- **优势**：使交易与更高时间框架趋势保持一致
#### 3. **DFMA（日线框架移动平均线）**
- **用途**：在任何图表上提供日线时间框架视角
- **特点**：与TFMA类似，但专门用于日线分析
- **默认时间框架**：1D（日线）
- **使用场景**：长期趋势确认和定位
#### 4. **PMA（价格移动平均线）**
- **用途**：价格通道分析与填充区域
- **配置**：7条可自定义的移动平均线，带填充区域
- **默认长度**：12、144、169、288、338、576、676
- **视觉效果**：选定MA之间的彩色填充区域，用于通道交易
#### 5. **VWAP（成交量加权平均价格）**
- **用途**：机构交易水平和公允价值
- **特点**：
- 多个锚定周期（交易日、周、月、季度、年等）
- 标准差波段
- 企业事件锚定（财报、分红、拆股）
- **使用场景**：识别机构支撑阻力和均值回归机会
#### 6. **背离检测器**
- **用途**：识别潜在趋势反转
- **支持指标**：MACD、MACD柱状图、RSI、随机指标、CCI、威廉指标、乖离率、动量、OBV、SOBV、VWmacd、CMF、MFI及外部指标
- **背离类型**：
- 常规看涨/看跌背离
- 隐藏看涨/看跌背离
- **特点**：
- 自动绘制背离连线
- 可自定义检测参数
- 颜色编码警报
#### 7. **成交量分布与节点检测**
- **用途**：基于成交量分布识别关键价格水平
- **特点**：
- 成交量分布图与POC（控制点）
- 价值区域高点（VAH）和低点（VAL）
- 峰值和低谷成交量节点检测
- 最高/最低成交量节点突出显示
- **回溯期**：可配置（默认377根K线）
- **使用场景**：识别支撑阻力区域和流动性区域
#### 8. **聪明钱概念**
- **用途**：追踪机构交易模式
- **特点**：
- 市场结构（BOS-突破结构、CHoCH-结构转变）
- 内部和摆动结构
- 强/弱高低点
- 等高/等低检测
- 公允价值缺口（FVG）
- **模式**：历史模式或当前模式（仅最新）
- **使用场景**：跟随机构资金流动交易
#### 9. **交易时区**
- **用途**：分析不同全球时段的市场行为
- **可用时段**：
- 亚洲时段
- 悉尼、东京、上海、香港
- 欧洲时段
- 伦敦、纽约、纽交所
- **特点**：
- 时段方框显示高低点
- 实时倒计时
- 成交量和价格变化追踪
- 时段统计信息表格
- **自定义**：选择显示哪些时段、颜色和方框样式
### 使用方法
#### 趋势跟随策略：
1. 启用EMA 3、5、7和8
2. 使用TFMA进行更高时间框架确认
3. 观察价格在关键EMA上方/下方确定趋势方向
4. 使用VWAP作为额外确认
#### 反转交易策略：
1. 启用背离检测器（MACD柱状图和乖离率）
2. 在关键支撑阻力位寻找背离
3. 用聪明钱CHoCH信号确认
4. 使用成交量分布节点作为进出场目标
#### 日内交易策略：
1. 启用交易时区
2. 关注高成交量时段（伦敦、纽约重叠时段）
3. 使用时段高低点作为支撑阻力
4. 在活跃时段交易公允价值缺口
#### 波段交易策略：
1. 使用DFMA确定日线趋势
2. 启用PMA识别通道
3. 观察价格在成交量分布价值区域的反应
4. 用摆动结构突破确认
### 最佳实践
1. **避免过度拥挤**：仅启用策略所需的组件
2. **多时间框架分析**：始终检查更高时间框架的TFMA/DFMA
3. **汇合点**：寻找多个信号确认同一方向
4. **成交量确认**：使用成交量分布验证价格行为
5. **时段意识**：了解当前活跃时段以预期波动性
### 性能优化
- 禁用未使用的功能以提高图表加载速度
- 如果不需要历史数据，对聪明钱概念使用"当前模式"
- 在较慢设备上减少成交量分布回溯期
### 警报
指标包含以下警报条件：
- 所有背离类型（8个条件）
- 聪明钱结构突破（8个条件）
- 等高/等低检测
- 公允价值缺口形成
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## Technical Support
For questions or issues, please refer to the TradingView community or contact the indicator creator.
## 技术支持
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Bull & Bear Candle By Background ColorThe essential chart overlay for high-speed momentum confirmation.
This professional-grade Pine Script v5 indicator provides instant, unfiltered visual feedback on the market's immediate bias by coloring the chart background based on the short-term relationship between Close and Open. It’s designed to streamline decision-making and enhance trade conviction.
Why Traders Use This Tool
In dynamic markets, reading momentum rapidly is critical. This indicator removes visual clutter and cognitive lag.
Zero-Lag Momentum Filter: Instantly identifies if control belongs to buyers (Close > Open) or sellers (Close < Open). A sustained background color acts as a directional bias filter for all your setups.
Trade Confirmation & Conviction: Use the background color as a high-level confluence factor. Only execute Long trades when the background is Bullish and Short trades when it is Bearish. This drastically reduces counter-trend entries.
Risk Management Signal: The appearance of the Neutral/Doji Color flags market equilibrium and consolidation, often preceding a critical structural shift. This is your immediate signal to tighten stops or prepare for a potential reversal setup.
Dual Confirmation: The script offers a highly requested feature: Bar Coloring layered atop the background to provide a second, granular layer of visual context, making momentum shifts impossible to miss.
⚙️ Key Features & Settings Usage
All settings are optimized for clarity, using high transparency to prevent the indicator from obscuring underlying price action or other analytical tools.
🎨 Background Color Settings (Primary)
These controls allow you to define the market state you are reading:
1. Background: Bullish Color: Confirms short-term buying pressure (Close > Open). Set a distinct color for confirmed upward momentum.
2. Background: Bearish Color: Confirms short-term selling pressure (Close < Open). Set a high-contrast color for immediate recognition of downward pressure.
3. Background: Neutral/Doji Color: Signals market indecision (Close ≈ Open). Use as a caution flag, highlighting pivot points and ranging periods.
✨ Added Feature: Bar Coloring
4. FEATURE: Enable Bar Coloring: When enabled, the individual candles are colored with a lighter hue matching the background. This provides dual visual confirmation, maximizing impact on lower timeframes where momentum flips quickly.
🧭 How to Achieve Confluence
Entry Filter: Wait for the background color to flip to your desired direction, then seek your primary entry signal (e.g., breakout, pullback, or MACD cross).
Trade Hold: As long as the background color remains consistent, the short-term momentum is confirmed, justifying the continuation of your trade.
Exit Signal: A flip to the Neutral/Doji Color should be treated as a warning shot, signaling a mandatory review of your position and stops.
Disclaimer: This indicator is a powerful visual and confirmation tool and does not generate buy/sell signals on its own. It is designed to be used in conjunction with your established trading strategy and comprehensive risk management principles
Directional Imbalance Index [BigBeluga]🔵 OVERVIEW
The Directional Imbalance Index is designed to track market strength by counting how often price sets new highs or lows over a defined lookback period. Every time a bar forms a new extreme, the indicator records a +1 count for either bullish (highs) or bearish (lows). These counts are aggregated into a rolling calculation, allowing traders to see which side dominates and how directional imbalance evolves.
🔵 CONCEPTS
Each new highest high → adds a bullish count (+1).
Each new lowest low → adds a bearish count (+1).
Counts are stored inside arrays over a user-defined Calculation Period .
for i = 0 to period-1
h = high
l = low
if h == upper
countUp.push(1)
if l == lower
countDn.push(1)
The balance between bullish and bearish counts highlights dominance and imbalance.
Normalized percentages help compare both sides (e.g., 65% bullish vs 35% bearish).
🔵 FEATURES
Counts new highs/lows over a chosen Highest/Lowest Length .
Aggregates values over a rolling Calculation Period .
Plots cumulative bullish vs bearish totals in the subchart.
Displays % share of bulls vs bears from total counts.
On-chart labels mark bars where a count was added.
Plots reference lines of the current upper (high) and lower (low) ranges.
Dynamic fill between bullish/bearish plots to visualize which side dominates.
🔵 HOW TO USE
Look for persistent bullish imbalance (bull % > bear %) as confirmation of upward momentum.
Look for persistent bearish imbalance (bear % > bull %) as confirmation of downward momentum.
Watch for shifts in % dominance — often early signs of trend reversal or weakening strength.
Use labels on the chart to visually confirm which bars contributed to directional bias.
Combine with trend or volume tools to confirm whether imbalance aligns with market direction.
🔵 CONCLUSION
The Directional Imbalance Index offers a systematic way to measure directional pressure. By counting how often price pushes into new territory, the indicator reveals whether bulls or bears are taking control. This makes it a valuable tool for detecting early signs of trend continuation or exhaustion, helping traders align with the side most likely to dominate.
The Bear & Bull TieWhat it does:
Bear & Bull Tie is a moving average crossover indicator that identifies trend reversals and generates entry/exit signals based on the relationship between price and three simple moving averages (SMA 21, SMA 55, SMA 89). The indicator combines these three MAs into an Average Moving Average (AMA) to confirm directional bias, then uses ATR (Average True Range) volatility measurement for dynamic position sizing and stop-loss placement.
How it works:
The indicator operates on a simple but effective principle: it enters a bullish trend when price closes above all three moving averages simultaneously, and enters a bearish trend when price closes below all three MAs simultaneously. This "three MA alignment" approach filters out noise and confirms genuine trend changes. The indicator then plots:
Entry levels at the highest MA during uptrends or lowest MA during downtrends
Stop-loss zones calculated using 2x ATR distance from entry prices
Trend confirmation fill between price and the Average Moving Average, color-coded blue for bullish and red for bearish
The ATR-based stop-loss sizing adapts to market volatility, making it suitable for different market conditions and timeframes.
How to use it:
Monitor the filled zones to visually confirm your trend bias
Watch for alerts when new long or short setups form; entry prices and ATR-based stops are displayed on the chart
Trade the zones between your entry level and stop-loss zone, adjusting position size based on your risk tolerance
Exit when colors reverse to indicate trend termination
The indicator works best on higher timeframes (1H and above) where trend clarity is stronger and false signals are reduced.
Alerts: FOR AUTOMATION / NOTIFICATION's (create an alert for B/B tie (2, 4) that uses Any Alert / Function Call )
Long Positions:
entries ---> "Bull Tie on NVDA | Entry : 100.5 | ATR Stop : 99.5"
exits ------> "Bull Tie on NVDA | Exit : 110.1"
Short Positions:
entries ---> "Bear Tie on NVDA | Entry : 120.05 | ATR Stop : 85.05"
exits -----> "Bear Tie on NVDA | Exit : 100"
Credits:
This script incorporates concepts and code portions from @LOKEN94 with his explicit permission. Special thanks for the foundational logic that inspired this development.
Disclaimer:
This indicator is for educational and analytical purposes. It is not financial advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always manage risk properly and use stops. Test thoroughly on historical data before live trading.
3 day look backThis script is designed to help traders visually compare daily liquidity behavior between two correlated assets — for example, the Nasdaq (NQ) and the S&P500 (ES).
It plots each day’s High and Low, aligned from Midnight to Midnight, with a clean session structure. This makes it easier to identify:
SMT (Smart Money Technique) divergences
liquidity grabs
daily highs/lows sweeps
relative strength/weakness between assets
intraday bias shifts based on daily structure
What the script does
Reconstructs each trading day from 00:00 to 00:00, regardless of session irregularities.
Plots the High and Low of every completed day.
Allows users to display as many past days as they want (custom “look-back” parameter).
Automatically merges the weekend with Friday for assets where Saturday/Sunday sessions are fragmented.
Includes a manual midnight offset (–12h to +12h) to fix timezone inconsistencies on TradingView charts (common on futures).
Optional real-time lines for the current day.
No excessive right-side extensions for clean intraday reading.
Why this is useful
When comparing paired assets (e.g., NQ vs ES), liquidity behavior is often different.
This script makes it easy to spot:
when one asset makes a new daily high while the other doesn’t
asymmetrical liquidity sweeps
SMT-based divergence setups
liquidity grabs at daily levels
intraday directional bias shifts
About the other indicators shown on the chart
In the example chart, two additional indicators are used only for clarity and structure:
Day of the Week — displays the weekday on each session for easier orientation.
Vertical Line Timeline — draws a clean separator line between days.
These indicators are not required for this High/Low script to work.
They simply help visually organize sessions and make daily structure easier to read when comparing two assets side by side.
How to use
Open two assets (e.g., NQ1! and ES1!) side by side.
Apply this script on both charts.
Set the same timeframe.
Choose how many days back you want to visualize (look-back parameter).
Observe how each asset interacts with its daily High/Low.
Look for SMT divergences and liquidity-based setups.
Main features
Midnight-to-Midnight alignment
Weekend fusion
Manual offset for perfect timing
Adjustable daily look-back
Clean daily liquidity
Optional dynamic daily levels
Ideal for SMT/liquidity-based intraday trading
CCI ±100 Price Deviation with SMA & VWAP Trend ColorIndicator Synopsis: CCI ±100 Price Deviation with SMA & VWAP
Purpose:
This indicator combines trend filtering, momentum smoothing, and dynamic price bands to help identify intraday trading opportunities. It’s designed for:
15-minute chart → trend identification
1–2 minute chart → precise entries based on dynamic bands
Components:
SMA of Typical Price (smaTP)
Smooth average of the current bar’s typical price (hlc3).
Acts as a dynamic midpoint for the ±100 deviation bands.
±100 Deviation Bands
Calculated using a modified CCI formula:
Upper = SMA TP + 0.015 × MAD × 100
Lower = SMA TP - 0.015 × MAD × 100
Works as dynamic support/resistance and potential reversal zones.
SMA of CCI length (scaled to price)
Smooths the CCI momentum signal to the price scale.
Acts as a confirmation filter for trade direction near bands.
Optional toggle and customizable color/line width.
VWAP (Volume Weighted Average Price)
Optional overlay with trend-based coloring:
Price above VWAP → bullish → green
Price below VWAP → bearish → red
Acts as primary trend filter.
How to Use the Indicator
Step 1: Determine Trend (15-minute chart)
Check VWAP trend:
Price > VWAP → bullish trend → only consider long trades
Price < VWAP → bearish trend → only consider short trades
Confirm with SMA TP slope:
Rising SMA → bullish bias
Falling SMA → bearish bias
This ensures you only trade in the direction of the intraday trend.
Trend Following Volatility Trail*Script was previously removed by Moderators at 1.8k boosts* - This was out of my control. This script was very popular and seemed to help a lot of traders. I am re uploading to help the community!
Trend Following Volatility Trail
The Trend Following Volatility Trail is a dynamic trend-following tool that adapts its stop, bias, and zones to real-time volatility and trend strength. Instead of using static ATR multiples like a normal Supertrend or Chandelier Stop, it continuously adjusts itself based on how stretched the market is and how persistent the trend has been. This indicator is based on volatility weighted EMAC
This makes the system far more reactive during momentum phases and more conservative during consolidation, helping avoid fake flips and late entries.
How It Works
The indicator builds an adaptive trail around a smoothed price basis:
– It starts with a short EMA as the “core trend line.”
– It measures volatility expansion versus normal volatility.
– It measures trend persistence by reading whether price has been rising or falling consistently.
– These two components combine to adjust the ATR multiplier dynamically.
As volatility expands or the trend becomes more persistent, the bands widen.
When volatility compresses or the trend weakens, the bands tighten.
These adaptive bands form the foundation of the trailing system.
Bull & Bear State Logic
The tool constantly tracks whether price is above or below the adaptive trail:
Price above the upper trail → Bullish regime
Price below the lower trail → Bearish regime
But instead of flipping immediately, it waits for confirmation bars to avoid noise.
This greatly reduces whipsaws and keeps the focus on sustained moves.
Once a new regime is confirmed:
– A coloured cloud appears (bull or bear)
– A label marks the flip point
– Alerts can be triggered automatically
Best Uses
Identifying regime shifts early
Riding sustained trends with confidence
Avoiding choppy markets by requiring confirmation
Using the adaptive cloud as a directional bias layer
Rasta Long/Short — StrategyThe Rasta Long/Short Strategy is a visual and educational framework designed to help traders study momentum shifts that appear when a fast EMA interacts with a slower smoothed baseline.
It is not a signal service. Instead, it is a research tool that helps you observe transitions, structure, and behavior across different market conditions and smoothing contexts.
The script plots:
A primary EMA line (fast reaction wave).
A Smoothed line (your chosen smoothing method).
Color-coded fog regions showing directional bias.
Optional DNA rung connections between the two lines for structural comparison.
Together, these allow a deeper study of how momentum pushes, volatility compression, expansions, and drift emerge around fast/slow EMA interactions.
✦ Core Idea
The Rasta Long/Short mechanism studies how price behaves when the fast EMA crosses above or below a smoothed anchor.
Rather than predicting price, it reveals where transitions occur across different structures, timeframes, and smoothing techniques.
The Long/Short logic simply highlights flips in directional structure.
It is not intended for real-time signals or automated execution; it is intended for understanding market movement.
✦ Smoothing Types (Explained)
The strategy allows experimenting with several smoothing families to observe how they transform the fast EMA:
SMA (Simple Moving Average)
Averaged, slower response. Good for stability comparisons.
EMA (Exponential)
Faster reaction, more responsive, smoother behavior during momentum.
RMA (Wilder’s)
Used in RSI calculations; steady, well-balanced response.
WMA (Weighted)
More weight to recent bars; bridges SMA and EMA dynamics.
None
Raw EMA vs EMA interaction with no secondary smoothing.
Each smoothing type provides unique structural information and can lead to different interpretations.
✦ Modes of Study
Designed for multi-timeframe research:
1H / 4H — Momentum flow mapping and structural identification.
Daily / Weekly — Higher-timeframe rotations, macro structure transitions.
1–15m — Microstructure studies, noise vs trend emergence.
Use the built-in Strategy Tester to explore entry/exit context, but treat results as research, not predictive performance.
✦ Components (Visual Study Tools)
EMA Line (Fast)
Primary reactive wave. Shows fast directional shifts.
Smoothed Line (Slow)
Trend baseline / reference structure.
Fog Region
Highlights fast-vs-smoothed directional alignment.
DNA Rungs (Optional)
Structural “bridges” showing the exact relationship between waves on each bar.
Useful for studying separation, compression, and expansions.
✦ Educational Insights
This strategy helps illuminate:
How fast and slow EMAs interact dynamically.
How structure changes precede trend emergence.
Where volatility compresses before expansion.
How noise, drift, and clean reversals differ.
How different smoothers alter the interpretation of the same price data.
The goal is clarity — not prediction.
✦ How to Use
Apply to any timeframe or instrument.
Enable or disable fog depending on preferred visibility.
Use DNA rungs for close structural comparison.
Observe long/short flips as educational reference points — not signals.
Study transitions visually, then backtest using the Strategy Tester for pattern research.
✦ Disclaimer
This script is provided for educational and research purposes only.
It does not provide trading signals, financial advice, or recommendations.
Past behavior does not indicate future performance.
Always practice risk-aware study and consult qualified financial professionals when needed.
✦ Author
Michael Culpepper (mikeyc747)
Creator of the Rasta framework and related market structure studies.
FVG HTF# FVG HTF — Higher‑Timeframe Fair Value Gaps
## Summary
- Plots higher‑timeframe Fair Value Gap (FVG) zones directly on your current chart.
- Tracks fill progress using four methods: Any Touch, Midpoint Reached, Wick Sweep, Body Beyond.
- Shows optional labels with timeframe source and live fill percentage; label text color is configurable.
- Designed for clean overlays and efficient rendering with limits on graphics and bars processed.
## What It Does
- Detects bullish and bearish FVGs from a chosen timeframe (or the chart timeframe) and renders:
- Zone Top/Bottom lines and a dotted midpoint line
- Semi‑transparent area fill between the edges
- Optional label at the midpoint with a tooltip showing zone prices
- Continuously updates zones forward and removes them when the selected fill condition is met.
## Inputs
- `Enable FVG` (`fvgSH2`): Toggle detection/plotting on/off.
- `Timeframe` (`fvgTF2`): Choose `Chart` or HTFs (`5 Minutes`, `15 Minutes`, `1 Hour`, `4 Hours`, `1 Day`, `1 Week`, `1 Month`).
- `Fill Method` (`fvgFill2`):
- Any Touch — wick or body touches any part of the zone
- Midpoint Reached — price reaches at least the 50% of the zone
- Wick Sweep — wick fully travels past the far edge and back inside (conceptually stricter than touch)
- Body Beyond — candle body closes beyond the opposite edge (strong confirmation)
- `Zones` colors (`fvgCb2`, `fvgCs2`): Bullish/Bearish zone colors.
- `Labels` (`fvgLB2`): Show/Hide on‑chart labels.
- `Label Color` (`fvgLBc2`): Color picker for label text (default: white).
- `Max Bars Back` (`maxBars2`): Limits processing to recent bars for performance.
## Timeframe Rules
- The helper `htfTF` prevents selecting a timeframe lower than the chart. If an invalid lower TF is chosen, it falls back to `timeframe.period`.
- Supports minute, daily, weekly, and monthly aggregations that are safe for intraday/daily/weekly charts.
## Detection Logic
- Uses rolling higher‑timeframe bars constructed on the fly and checks 3‑bar displacement patterns:
- Bullish FVG: current HTF low above the high two bars ago AND previous HTF close above that high, with no direct gap condition.
- Bearish FVG: current HTF high below the low two bars ago AND previous HTF close below that low, with no direct gap condition.
- On detection, the script creates an FVG object with:
- Top/Bottom lines (`lnTop`, `lnBtm`) and midpoint line (`lnAvg`)
- Midpoint label (`lbTxt`) showing source timeframe and updating fill percentage
- Semi‑transparent fill (`linefill`) for visual clarity
## Fill Tracking
- Fill threshold depends on selected method:
- Any Touch: opposite edge
- Midpoint Reached: zone’s midpoint
- Wick Sweep: stricter condition conceptually (implemented as an opposite‑edge threshold)
- Body Beyond: requires close beyond the opposite edge
- Each bar updates label x‑position and line endpoints forward; the label text shows the best fill ratio achieved.
- When the threshold is reached, the FVG (label, lines, fill) is removed from the chart.
## Best Practices
- Start with `Any Touch` to visualize broad repairs; switch to `Body Beyond` for conservative confirmations.
- Use `1 Hour` or `4 Hours` overlays on 5m–15m charts for context; `1 Day` on 1H charts; `1 Week` on daily charts.
- Keep labels on when monitoring fills intraday; hide labels for clean higher‑level context.
- Adjust `Max Bars Back` if performance is impacted by many zones.
## Repainting Notes
- HTF zones are computed on `timeframe.change(tf)` and therefore confirm on HTF bar closes.
- Label endpoints extend each bar; detection itself avoids lookahead bias. For strict confirmation, align entries with HTF closes.
## Limitations
- “Wick Sweep” is treated as a stricter touch to the far edge; it does not enforce a separate “return inside” bar state.
- Label text color applies uniformly to bull/bear labels. If you need separate colors per side, contact the author.
## Credits & Version
- Pine Script v6; © rithsilanew2020
## Quick Start
1. Enable FVG and choose your HTF (e.g., `1 Hour`).
2. Pick a Fill Method (start with `Any Touch`).
3. Select zone colors and label text color.
4. Set `Max Bars Back` as needed for performance.
5. Use labels/tooltip values (Top/Mid/Bottom) to plan entries and manage risk.
Quantum Market Analyzer X7Quantum Market Analyzer X7 - Complete Study Guide
Table of Contents
1. Overview
2. Indicator Components
3. Signal Interpretation
4. Live Market Analysis Guide
5. Best Practices
6. Limitations and Considerations
7. Risk Disclaimer
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Overview
The Quantum Market Analyzer X7 is a comprehensive multi-timeframe technical analysis indicator that combines traditional and modern analytical methods. It aggregates signals from multiple technical indicators across seven key analysis categories to provide traders with a consolidated view of market sentiment and potential trading opportunities.
Key Features:
• Multi-Indicator Analysis: Combines 20+ technical indicators
• Real-Time Dashboard: Professional interface with customizable display
• Signal Aggregation: Weighted scoring system for overall market sentiment
• Advanced Analytics: Includes Order Block detection, Supertrend, and Volume analysis
• Visual Progress Indicators: Easy-to-read progress bars for signal strength
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Indicator Components
1. Oscillators Section
Purpose: Identifies overbought/oversold conditions and momentum changes
Included Indicators:
• RSI (14): Relative Strength Index - momentum oscillator
• Stochastic (14): Compares closing price to price range
• CCI (20): Commodity Channel Index - cycle identification
• Williams %R (14): Momentum indicator similar to Stochastic
• MACD (12,26,9): Moving Average Convergence Divergence
• Momentum (10): Rate of price change
• ROC (9): Rate of Change
• Bollinger Bands (20,2): Volatility-based indicator
Signal Interpretation:
• Strong Buy (6+ points): Multiple oscillators indicate oversold conditions
• Buy (2-5 points): Moderate bullish momentum
• Neutral (-1 to 1 points): Balanced conditions
• Sell (-2 to -5 points): Moderate bearish momentum
• Strong Sell (-6+ points): Multiple oscillators indicate overbought conditions
2. Moving Averages Section
Purpose: Determines trend direction and strength
Included Indicators:
• SMA: 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 periods
• EMA: 10, 20, 50 periods
Signal Logic:
• Price >2% above MA = Strong Buy (+2)
• Price above MA = Buy (+1)
• Price below MA = Sell (-1)
• Price >2% below MA = Strong Sell (-2)
Signal Interpretation:
• Strong Buy (6+ points): Price well above multiple MAs, strong uptrend
• Buy (2-5 points): Price above most MAs, bullish trend
• Neutral (-1 to 1 points): Mixed MA signals, consolidation
• Sell (-2 to -5 points): Price below most MAs, bearish trend
• Strong Sell (-6+ points): Price well below multiple MAs, strong downtrend
3. Order Block Analysis
Purpose: Identifies institutional support/resistance levels and breakouts
How It Works:
• Detects historical levels where large orders were placed
• Monitors price behavior around these levels
• Identifies breakouts from established order blocks
Signal Types:
• BULLISH BRK (+2): Breakout above resistance order block
• BEARISH BRK (-2): Breakdown below support order block
• ABOVE SUP (+1): Price holding above support
• BELOW RES (-1): Price rejected at resistance
• NEUTRAL (0): No significant order block interaction
4. Supertrend Analysis
Purpose: Trend following indicator based on Average True Range
Parameters:
• ATR Period: 10 (default)
• ATR Multiplier: 6.0 (default)
Signal Types:
• BULLISH (+2): Price above Supertrend line
• BEARISH (-2): Price below Supertrend line
• NEUTRAL (0): Transition period
5. Trendline/Channel Analysis
Purpose: Identifies trend channels and breakout patterns
Components:
• Dynamic trendline calculation using pivot points
• Channel width based on historical volatility
• Breakout detection algorithm
Signal Types:
• UPPER BRK (+2): Breakout above upper channel
• LOWER BRK (-2): Breakdown below lower channel
• ABOVE MID (+1): Price above channel midline
• BELOW MID (-1): Price below channel midline
6. Volume Analysis
Purpose: Confirms price movements with volume data
Components:
• Volume spikes detection
• On Balance Volume (OBV)
• Volume Price Trend (VPT)
• Money Flow Index (MFI)
• Accumulation/Distribution Line
Signal Calculation: Multiple volume indicators are combined to determine institutional activity and confirm price movements.
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Signal Interpretation
Overall Summary Signals
The indicator aggregates all component signals into an overall market sentiment:
Signal Score Range Interpretation Action
STRONG BUY 10+ Overwhelming bullish consensus Consider long positions
BUY 4-9 Moderate to strong bullish bias Look for long opportunities
NEUTRAL -3 to 3 Mixed signals, consolidation Wait for clearer direction
SELL -4 to -9 Moderate to strong bearish bias Look for short opportunities
STRONG SELL -10+ Overwhelming bearish consensus Consider short positions
Progress Bar Interpretation
• Filled bars indicate signal strength
• Green bars: Bullish signals
• Red bars: Bearish signals
• More filled bars = stronger conviction
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Live Market Analysis Guide
Step 1: Initial Assessment
1. Check Overall Summary: Start with the main signal
2. Verify with Component Analysis: Ensure signals align
3. Look for Divergences: Identify conflicting signals
Step 2: Timeframe Analysis
1. Set Appropriate Timeframe: Use 1H for intraday, 4H/1D for swing trading
2. Multi-Timeframe Confirmation: Check higher timeframes for trend context
3. Entry Timing: Use lower timeframes for precise entry points
Step 3: Signal Confirmation Process.
For Buy Signals:
1. Oscillators: Look for oversold conditions (RSI <30, Stoch <20)
2. Moving Averages: Price should be above key MAs
3. Order Blocks: Confirm bounce from support levels
4. Volume: Check for accumulation patterns
5. Supertrend: Ensure bullish trend alignment.
For Sell Signals:
1. Oscillators: Look for overbought conditions (RSI >70, Stoch >80)
2. Moving Averages: Price should be below key MAs
3. Order Blocks: Confirm rejection at resistance levels
4. Volume: Check for distribution patterns
5. Supertrend: Ensure bearish trend alignment.
Step 4: Risk Management Integration
1. Signal Strength Assessment: Stronger signals = larger position size
2. Stop Loss Placement: Use Order Block levels for stops
3. Take Profit Targets: Based on channel analysis and resistance levels
4. Position Sizing: Adjust based on signal confidence
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Best Practices
Entry Strategies
1. High Conviction Entries: Wait for STRONG BUY/SELL signals
2. Confluence Trading: Look for multiple components aligning
3. Breakout Trading: Use Order Block and Trendline breakouts
4. Trend Following: Align with Supertrend direction.
Risk Management
1. Never Risk More Than 2% Per Trade: Regardless of signal strength
2. Use Stop Losses: Place at invalidation levels
3. Scale Positions: Stronger signals warrant larger (but still controlled) positions
4. Diversification: Don't rely solely on one indicator.
Market Conditions
1. Trending Markets: Focus on Supertrend and MA signals
2. Range-Bound Markets: Emphasize Oscillator and Order Block signals
3. High Volatility: Reduce position sizes, widen stops
4. Low Volume: Be cautious of breakout signals.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
1. Signal Chasing: Don't enter after signals have already moved significantly
2. Ignoring Context: Consider overall market conditions
3. Overtrading: Wait for high-quality setups
4. Poor Risk Management: Always use appropriate position sizing
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Limitations and Considerations
Technical Limitations
1. Lagging Nature: All technical indicators are based on historical data
2. False Signals: No indicator is 100% accurate
3. Market Regime Changes: Indicators may perform differently in various market conditions
4. Whipsaws: Possible in choppy, sideways markets.
Optimal Use Cases
1. Trending Markets: Performs best in clear trending environments
2. Medium to High Volatility: Requires sufficient price movement for signals
3. Liquid Markets: Works best with adequate volume and tight spreads
4. Multiple Timeframe Analysis: Most effective when used across different timeframes.
When to Use Caution
1. Major News Events: Fundamental analysis may override technical signals
2. Market Opens/Closes: Higher volatility can create false signals
3. Low Volume Periods: Signals may be less reliable
4. Holiday Trading: Reduced participation affects signal quality
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Risk Disclaimer
IMPORTANT LEGAL DISCLAIMER FROM aiTrendview
WARNING: TRADING INVOLVES SUBSTANTIAL RISK OF LOSS
This Quantum Market Analyzer X7 indicator ("the Indicator") is provided for educational and informational purposes only. By using this indicator, you acknowledge and agree to the following terms:
No Investment Advice
• The Indicator does NOT constitute investment advice, financial advice, or trading recommendations
• All signals generated are based on historical price data and mathematical calculations
• Past performance does not guarantee future results
• No representation is made that any account will achieve profits or losses similar to those shown.
Risk Acknowledgment
• TRADING CARRIES SUBSTANTIAL RISK: You may lose some or all of your invested capital
• LEVERAGE AMPLIFIES RISK: Margin trading can result in losses exceeding your initial investment
• MARKET VOLATILITY: Financial markets are inherently unpredictable and volatile
• TECHNICAL ANALYSIS LIMITATIONS: No technical indicator is infallible or guarantees profitable trades.
User Responsibility
• YOU ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE for all trading decisions and their consequences
• CONDUCT YOUR OWN RESEARCH: Always perform independent analysis before making trading decisions
• CONSULT PROFESSIONALS: Seek advice from qualified financial advisors
• RISK MANAGEMENT: Implement appropriate risk management strategies
No Warranties
• The Indicator is provided "AS IS" without warranties of any kind
• aiTrendview makes no representations about the accuracy, reliability, or suitability of the Indicator
• Technical glitches, data feed issues, or calculation errors may occur
• The Indicator may not work as expected in all market conditions.
Limitation of Liability
• aiTrendview SHALL NOT BE LIABLE for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages
• This includes but is not limited to: trading losses, missed opportunities, data inaccuracies, or system failures
• MAXIMUM LIABILITY is limited to the amount paid for the indicator (if any)
Code Usage and Distribution
• This indicator is published on TradingView in accordance with TradingView's house rules
• UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATION or redistribution of this code is prohibited
• Users may not claim ownership of this intellectual property
• Commercial use requires explicit written permission from aiTrendview.
Compliance and Regulations
• VERIFY LOCAL REGULATIONS: Ensure compliance with your jurisdiction's trading laws
• Some trading strategies may not be suitable for all investors
• Tax implications of trading are your responsibility
• Report trading activities as required by law
Specific Risk Factors
1. False Signals: The Indicator may generate incorrect buy/sell signals
2. Market Gaps: Overnight gaps can invalidate technical analysis
3. Fundamental Events: News and economic data can override technical signals
4. Liquidity Risk: Some markets may have insufficient liquidity
5. Technology Risk: Platform failures or connectivity issues may prevent order execution.
Professional Trading Warning
• THIS IS NOT PROFESSIONAL TRADING SOFTWARE: Not intended for institutional or professional trading
• NO REGULATORY APPROVAL: This indicator has not been approved by any financial regulatory authority
• EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE: Designed primarily for learning technical analysis concepts
FINAL WARNING
NEVER INVEST MONEY YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO LOSE
Trading financial instruments involves significant risk. The majority of retail traders lose money. Before using this indicator in live trading:
1. Practice on paper/demo accounts extensively
2. Start with small position sizes
3. Develop a comprehensive trading plan
4. Implement strict risk management rules
5. Continuously educate yourself about market dynamics
By using the Quantum Market Analyzer X7, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this disclaimer. You assume full responsibility for all trading decisions and their outcomes.
Contact: For questions about this disclaimer or the indicator, contact aiTrendview through official TradingView channels only.
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This study guide and indicator are published on TradingView in compliance with TradingView's community guidelines and house rules. All users must adhere to TradingView's terms of service when using this indicator.
Document Version: 1.0
Publisher: aiTrendview
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Disclaimer
The content provided in this blog post is for educational and training purposes only. It is not intended to be, and should not be construed as, financial, investment, or trading advice. All charting and technical analysis examples are for illustrative purposes. Trading and investing in financial markets involve substantial risk of loss and are not suitable for every individual. Before making any financial decisions, you should consult with a qualified financial professional to assess your personal financial situation.
MTF RSI — Centered at Zero# 🌟 **MTF RSI — Centered at Zero（英語版 Description）**
**A multi–timeframe RSI tool designed for trend-filtered entries and safer reversal timing.
This script transforms both the current timeframe RSI and the 4H RSI by centering them at zero (RSI − 50), giving a clean, intuitive regime view.**
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## 🔍 **Core Concept**
Traditional RSI fluctuates between 0–100, but the true trend cue lies in the relationship to 50.
By centering RSI at zero, you instantly see:
* **Above 0 → bullish pressure**
* **Below 0 → bearish pressure**
On top of this, the script plots the **4H RSI as a histogram**, allowing you to visually confirm whether the market is in a BUY-ONLY or SELL-ONLY environment before taking any signals.
---
## 🎯 **What This Script Helps You Do**
* Avoid dangerous counter-trend trades
* Identify high-quality reversal points only when aligned with the 4H trend
* Enter pullbacks or bounces with noticeably higher accuracy
* Visually detect regime strength and extreme conditions (RSI >70 / <30)
Even during aggressive trending markets, the combined filter
**(4H regime + local RSI extreme + initial reversal signal)**
keeps you only in high-probability opportunities.
---
## 💡 **Color Logic**
### Vertical stripe (per-bar):
* 🔴 **Overbought (RSI >70)** — red / pink
* 🔵 **Oversold (RSI <30)** — blue
* Colors become stronger when the 4H and current RSI extremes align
* Option to show history or only the most recent bar
### Histogram (4H RSI – 50):
* Pink column above 0 → bullish bias
* Blue column below 0 → bearish bias
### Pivot Signals:
* 🟠 **Buy Signal**: RSI crosses up from local weakness *AND* 4H is BUY-ONLY
* 🔴 **Sell Signal**: RSI crosses down from local strength *AND* 4H is SELL-ONLY
These signals often align with classical **Granville #4 / #8** (deep pullback reversals).
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## ⏱️ **Timeframe Usage**
Works well on:
* **5m** for active traders
* **15m** for conservative entries
* **1H** for swing confirmation
All of them rely on the same principle:
**“Let the 4H trend guide the direction, and take only high-probability reversals.”**
---
## 🚀 **Best Use Case**
Enter only when:
1. 4H histogram clearly shows BUY-ONLY or SELL-ONLY
2. Local RSI hits extreme zones
3. A bounce or breakdown occurs
4. Your stop-loss is clearly defined beneath the reversal structure
This combination creates consistently **small losses, larger wins** —
ideal for systematic short-term trading.
---
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# 🌟 **MTF RSI — Centered at Zero（日本語版 Description）**
**RSIを 50 でセンタリングすることで、
“相場が上に傾いているのか / 下に傾いているのか” を一瞬で判別できる、
マルチタイムフレーム対応のRSIトレンド・フィルタースクリプトです。**
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## 🔍 **スクリプトの核心**
RSIの本質は「50を境に強弱が決まる」ことにあります。
そこで **RSI − 50** を使い、
* **0より上 → 上昇バイアス**
* **0より下 → 下降バイアス**
となるように変換しています。
4時間足RSIも同様にゼロ基準でヒストグラム化するため、
**いま市場の“支配方向（BUY ONLY / SELL ONLY）”がひと目で分かる仕様** にしています。
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## 🎯 **このスクリプトが解決する課題**
* トレンドに逆らった“危険な逆張り”を避けられる
* 4時間足トレンドと一致したときだけ反転シグナルが出る
* 押し目買い・戻り売りの精度が高まる
* 極端ゾーン（RSI >70 / <30）を自動で縦ストライプ表示
特に、
**4時間足のトレンド + 極端ゾーン + 初動シグナル（RSI反転）**
のセットアップは実戦での成功率が非常に高いです。
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## 🎨 **カラーの意味**
### ◆ 縦ストライプ（バー単位）
* 🔴 RSI > 70 → オーバーボート（赤/ピンク）
* 🔵 RSI < 30 → オーバーソールド（青）
* 4Hも同方向の極端であれば濃く表示
* 「過去の塗りを消すモード」搭載（今バーのみ表示）
### ◆ 4時間足ヒストグラム（RSI − 50）
* ピンク：上昇圧力（BUY ONLY に近い）
* 青：下降圧力（SELL ONLY に近い）
### ◆ 反転シグナル
* 🟠 BUY：RSIが弱い領域から上抜け + 4H BUY ONLY
* 🔴 SELL：RSIが強すぎる領域から下抜け + 4H SELL ONLY
これはグランビルの4番/8番（深い押し・戻りの反転）にも一致します。
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## 🕒 **推奨タイムフレーム**
* 5分足：素早くエントリーしたい人
* 15分足：最も安定
* 1時間足：ゆったり目線のスイング向け
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## 🚀 **ベストな使い方**
以下の条件が揃ったとき、統計的に最も強いエントリーになります：
1. 4時間足RSIヒストグラムが BUY ONLY / SELL ONLY
2. 15分足RSIが極端ゾーンに到達
3. 反転初動のシグナルが点灯
4. 損切りラインが構築できている
（直近安値・高値のすぐ外側）
これにより、**損小利大でブレの少ないトレード** が可能になります。
Reduced-Lag Chande Momentum Oscillator [BOSWaves]Reduced-Lag Chande Momentum Oscillator – Adaptive Momentum Geometry with Reduced-Latency Reversion Logic
Overview
The Reduced-Lag Chande Momentum Oscillator represents a sophisticated extension of the classical Chande Momentum Oscillator, preserving the foundational measurement of net directional pressure while addressing inherent limitations in lag, noise, and signal clarity. The traditional CMO provides reliable snapshots of upward versus downward force but reacts slowly to rapid market accelerations and can obscure meaningful momentum inflections with delayed readings. This iteration integrates a dual-stage reduced-lag filter, optional advanced smoothing, and acceleration-based analytics, producing a real-time, multi-dimensional representation of market momentum.
The design reframes classical momentum using a layered curvature and gradient structure - main, midline, and shadow - to show trajectory, velocity, and intensity in one view. Instead of the usual ±70/30 extremes, it uses ±50 as a statistically grounded threshold where one side of the market begins exerting true dominance. This captures structural imbalance more reliably, exposing exhaustion and actionable inflection without amplifying noise.
This visualization gives traders a continuous, responsive read on market structure, revealing not just direction but rate of change, acceleration alignment, and curvature behavior. The oscillator becomes a momentum map, expressing both probability and intensity behind directional shifts.
Where conventional oscillators mislabel short-lived swings as signals, the Reduced-Lag CMO separates baseline shifts from high-conviction transitions, enabling cleaner, more decisive signal interpretation.
Theoretical Foundation
The classical Chande Momentum Oscillator, created by Tushar Chande, calculates the normalized net difference between consecutive upward and downward price changes over a defined window, generating readings from –100 to +100. While effective for capturing basic directional pressure, the unmodified CMO suffers from signal latency and sensitivity to abrupt market swings, which can obscure actionable inflection points.
The Reduced-Lag CMO augments this foundation with three key mechanisms:
Reduced-Lag Filtering : A dual-EMA structure eliminates inertial lag, aligning the oscillator curve closely with real-time market momentum without producing overshoot artifacts.
Smoothing Architecture : Optional SMA, EMA, or WMA smoothing is applied post-filter, balancing noise reduction with trajectory fidelity. A multi-layer line system (shadow → midline → main) communicates depth, curvature, and gradient dynamics.
Acceleration Integration : First and second derivatives of the smoothed curve quantify velocity and acceleration, allowing the indicator to identify not only momentum flips but the force behind each shift, forming the basis for the strong-signal overlay.
The combination of these mechanisms produces an oscillator that respects the original CMO framework while delivering real-time, context-sensitive intelligence. The ±50 boundaries are selected as the statistically validated pressure zones where directional dominance exceeds neutral oscillation. Crosses and rejections at these boundaries are not arbitrary overbought/oversold events, but measurable imbalances with actionable significance.
How It Works
The Reduced-Lag CMO is constructed through a multi-stage process:
Momentum Estimation Core : Raw CMO values are calculated and then passed through a reduced-lag filter to remove delay, creating a curve that closely tracks instantaneous directional pressure.
Smoothing & Layered Representation : The filtered curve can be smoothed and split into three layers - shadow, midline, and main - giving visual depth, trajectory clarity, and curvature instead of a single-line oscillator.
Gradient-Based Pressure Mapping : Color gradients encode momentum strength and polarity. Green-yellow transitions highlight increasing upward dominance, while red-yellow transitions indicate weakening downward force.
Pressure-Zone Anchoring (±50) : The system defines statistically significant pressure zones at ±50. Moves beyond these levels reflect dominant directional control, and rejections inside the zone signal potential exhaustion.
Signal Generation : Momentum events are evaluated through velocity and acceleration. Standard signals appear as triangle markers indicating validated momentum flips. Strong signals appear as triangles with diamonds when acceleration confirms a high-conviction transition.
A cooldown rule spaces signals apart to reduce clutter and emphasize structurally meaningful events.
Interpretation
The Reduced-Lag CMO reframes momentum as a dynamic equilibrium between directional force and structural pressure:
Positive Momentum Phases : Curves above zero with green-yellow gradients indicate sustained upward pressure. Shallow retracements or midline tests denote controlled pullbacks.
Negative Momentum Phases : Curves below zero with red-yellow gradients show downward dominance. Rejections from –50 highlight potential exhaustion and reversal readiness.
Pressure-Zone Dynamics (±50) : Crosses beyond ±50 confirm dominant directional force. Meanwhile, rejections and rotations inside the zone signal structural fatigue.
Velocity & Acceleration Analysis : Rising momentum with decelerating velocity suggests fading force; acceleration alignment amplifies signal strength and forms the basis of strong signals.
Signal Architecture
The Reduced-Lag CMO produces a single event type with two intensities: a validated momentum inflection.
Standard Signals - Triangles:
Triggered by momentum flips confirmed by velocity.
Represent moderate-intensity directional changes.
Appear at zero-line crosses or ±50 rejections with aligned velocity.
Strong Signals Triangles + Diamonds:
Triggered when acceleration confirms the directional change.
Represent high-intensity, high-conviction shifts.
Rare by design; indicate robust momentum inflections.
Cooldown mechanics prevent repeated signals in short succession, emphasizing structural reliability over noise.
Strategy Integration
Trend Confirmation : Align zero-line flips with higher-timeframe directional bias.
Reversal Detection : Strong signals from ±50 zones highlight potential inflection points.
Volatility Assessment : Gradient transitions reveal strengthening or weakening momentum.
Pullback Timing : Multi-layer curvature identifies controlled retracements vs trend exhaustion.
Confluence Mapping : Pair with structure-based indicators to filter signals in context.
Technical Implementation Details
Core Engine : Classical CMO with Ehlers reduced-lag extension
Lag Reduction : Dual EMA filtering
Smoothing : Optional SMA/EMA/WMA post-filter
Multi-Layer Curve : Shadow, midline, main
Signal System : Two-tier momentum-acceleration framework
Pressure Zones : ±50 statistically validated thresholds
Cooldown Logic : Bar-indexed suppression
Gradient Mapping : Encodes magnitude and direction
Alerts : Standard and strong signals
Optimal Application Parameters
Timeframes:
1 - 5 min : Intraday momentum tracking
15 - 60 min : Trend rotations & volatility transitions
4H - Daily : Macro momentum exhaustion & re-accumulation mapping
Suggested Ranges:
CMO Length : 7 - 12
Reduced-Lag Length : 5 - 15
Smoothing : 10 - 20
Cooldown Bars : 5 - 15
Performance Characteristics
High Effectiveness:
Markets with directional pulses & clean pressure transitions
Trending phases with measurable pullbacks
Instruments with stable volatility cycles
Reduced Edge:
Choppy consolidations
Ultra-low volatility environments
Disclaimer
The Reduced-Lag Chande Momentum Oscillator is a professional-grade analytical tool. It is not predictive and carries no guaranteed profitability. Effectiveness depends on asset class, volatility regime, parameter selection, and disciplined execution. Any suggested application timeframes or recommended ranges are guidance only - they are not universally optimal and will not deliver consistent accuracy on every asset or market condition. BOSWaves recommends using it in conjunction with structure, liquidity, and momentum context.
indicator CalibrationIndicator Calibration - Multi-Indicator Consensus System
Overview
Indicator Calibration is a powerful consensus-based trading indicator that leverages the MyIndicatorLibrary (NormalizedIndicators) to combine multiple trend-following indicators into a single, actionable signal. By averaging the normalized outputs of up to 8 different trend indicators, this tool provides traders with a clear consensus view of market direction, reducing noise and false signals inherent in single-indicator approaches.
The indicator outputs a value between -1 (strong bearish) and +1 (strong bullish), with 0 representing a neutral market state. This creates an intuitive, easy-to-read oscillator that synthesizes multiple analytical perspectives into one coherent signal.
🎯 Core Concept
Consensus Trading Philosophy
Rather than relying on a single indicator that may give conflicting or premature signals, Indicator Calibration employs a democratic voting system where multiple indicators contribute their normalized opinion:
Each enabled indicator votes: +1 (bullish), -1 (bearish), or 0 (neutral)
The votes are averaged to create a consensus signal
Strong consensus (closer to ±1) indicates high agreement among indicators
Weak consensus (closer to 0) indicates market indecision or transition
Key Benefits
Reduced False Signals: Multiple indicators must agree before strong signals appear
Noise Filtering: Individual indicator quirks are smoothed out by averaging
Customizable: Enable/disable indicators and adjust parameters to suit your trading style
Universal Application: Works across all timeframes and asset classes
Clear Visualization: Simple line oscillator with clear bull/bear zones
📊 Included Indicators
The system can utilize up to 8 normalized trend-following indicators from the library:
1. BBPct - Bollinger Bands Percent
Parameters: Length (default: 20), Factor (default: 2)
Type: Stationary oscillator
Strength: Mean reversion and volatility detection
2. NorosTrendRibbonEMA
Parameters: Length (default: 20)
Type: Non-stationary trend follower
Strength: Breakout detection with momentum confirmation
3. RSI - Relative Strength Index
Parameters: Length (default: 9), SMA Length (default: 4)
Type: Stationary momentum oscillator
Strength: Overbought/oversold with smoothing
4. Vidya - Variable Index Dynamic Average
Parameters: Length (default: 30), History Length (default: 9)
Type: Adaptive moving average
Strength: Volatility-adjusted trend following
5. HullSuite
Parameters: Length (default: 55), Multiplier (default: 1)
Type: Fast-response moving average
Strength: Low-lag trend identification
6. TrendContinuation
Parameters: MA Length 1 (default: 50), MA Length 2 (default: 25)
Type: Dual HMA system
Strength: Trend quality assessment with neutral states
7. LeonidasTrendFollowingSystem
Parameters: Short Length (default: 21), Key Length (default: 10)
Type: Dual EMA crossover
Strength: Simple, reliable trend tracking
8. TRAMA - Trend Regularity Adaptive Moving Average
Parameters: Length (default: 50)
Type: Adaptive trend follower
Strength: Adjusts to trend stability
⚙️ Input Parameters
Source Settings
Source: Choose your price input (default: close)
Can be modified to: open, high, low, close, hl2, hlc3, ohlc4, hlcc4
Indicator Selection
Each indicator can be enabled or disabled via checkboxes:
use_bbpct: Enable/disable Bollinger Bands Percent
use_noros: Enable/disable Noro's Trend Ribbon
use_rsi: Enable/disable RSI
use_vidya: Enable/disable VIDYA
use_hull: Enable/disable Hull Suite
use_trendcon: Enable/disable Trend Continuation
use_leonidas: Enable/disable Leonidas System
use_trama: Enable/disable TRAMA
Parameter Customization
Each indicator has its own parameter group where you can fine-tune:
val 1: Primary period/length parameter
val 2: Secondary parameter (multiplier, smoothing, etc.)
📈 Signal Interpretation
Output Line (Orange)
The main output oscillates between -1 and +1:
+1.0 to +0.5: Strong bullish consensus (all or most indicators agree on uptrend)
+0.5 to +0.2: Moderate bullish bias (bullish indicators outnumber bearish)
+0.2 to -0.2: Neutral zone (mixed signals or transition phase)
-0.2 to -0.5: Moderate bearish bias (bearish indicators outnumber bullish)
-0.5 to -1.0: Strong bearish consensus (all or most indicators agree on downtrend)
Reference Lines
Green line (+1): Maximum bullish consensus
Red line (-1): Maximum bearish consensus
Gray line (0): Neutral midpoint
💡 Trading Strategies
Strategy 1: Consensus Threshold Trading
Entry Rules:
- Long: Output crosses above +0.5 (strong bullish consensus)
- Short: Output crosses below -0.5 (strong bearish consensus)
Exit Rules:
- Exit Long: Output crosses below 0 (consensus lost)
- Exit Short: Output crosses above 0 (consensus lost)
Strategy 2: Zero-Line Crossover
Entry Rules:
- Long: Output crosses above 0 (bullish shift in consensus)
- Short: Output crosses below 0 (bearish shift in consensus)
Exit Rules:
- Exit on opposite crossover
Strategy 3: Divergence Trading
Look for divergences between:
- Price making higher highs while indicator makes lower highs (bearish divergence)
- Price making lower lows while indicator makes higher lows (bullish divergence)
Strategy 4: Extreme Reading Reversal
Entry Rules:
- Long: Output reaches -0.8 or below (extreme bearish consensus = potential reversal)
- Short: Output reaches +0.8 or above (extreme bullish consensus = potential reversal)
Use with caution - best combined with other reversal signals
🔧 Optimization Tips
For Trending Markets
Enable trend-following indicators: Noro's, VIDYA, Hull Suite, Leonidas
Use higher threshold levels (±0.6) to filter out minor retracements
Increase indicator periods for smoother signals
For Range-Bound Markets
Enable oscillators: BBPct, RSI
Use zero-line crossovers for entries
Decrease indicator periods for faster response
For Volatile Markets
Enable adaptive indicators: VIDYA, TRAMA
Use wider threshold levels to avoid whipsaws
Consider disabling fast indicators that may overreact
Custom Calibration Process
Start with all indicators enabled using default parameters
Backtest on your chosen timeframe and asset
Identify which indicators produce the most false signals
Disable or adjust parameters for problematic indicators
Test different threshold levels for entry/exit
Validate on out-of-sample data
📊 Visual Guide
Color Scheme
Orange Line: Main consensus output
Green Horizontal: Bullish extreme (+1)
Red Horizontal: Bearish extreme (-1)
Gray Horizontal: Neutral zone (0)
Reading the Chart
Line above 0: Net bullish sentiment
Line below 0: Net bearish sentiment
Line near extremes: Strong consensus
Line fluctuating near 0: Indecision or transition
Smooth line movement: Stable consensus
Erratic line movement: Conflicting signals
⚠️ Important Considerations
Lag Characteristics
This is a lagging indicator by design (consensus takes time to form)
Best used for trend confirmation rather than early entry
May miss the first portion of strong moves
Reduces false entries at the cost of delayed entries
Number of Active Indicators
More indicators = smoother but slower signals
Fewer indicators = faster but potentially noisier signals
Minimum recommended: 4 indicators for reliable consensus
Optimal: 6-8 indicators for balanced performance
Market Conditions
Best: Strong trending markets (up or down)
Good: Volatile markets with clear directional moves
Poor: Choppy, sideways markets with no clear trend
Worst: Low-volume, range-bound conditions
Complementary Tools
Consider combining with:
Volume analysis for confirmation
Support/resistance levels for entry/exit points
Market structure analysis (higher timeframe trends)
Risk management tools (ATR-based stops)
🎓 Example Use Cases
Swing Trading
Timeframe: Daily or 4H
Enable: All 8 indicators with default parameters
Entry: Consensus > +0.5 or < -0.5
Hold: Until consensus reverses to opposite extreme
Day Trading
Timeframe: 15m or 1H
Enable: Faster indicators (RSI, BBPct, Noro's, Hull Suite)
Entry: Zero-line crossover with volume confirmation
Exit: Opposite crossover or profit target
Position Trading
Timeframe: Weekly or Daily
Enable: Slower indicators (TRAMA, VIDYA, Trend Continuation)
Entry: Strong consensus (±0.7) with higher timeframe confirmation
Hold: Months until consensus weakens significantly
🔬 Technical Details
Calculation Method
1. Each enabled indicator calculates its normalized signal (-1, 0, or +1)
2. All active signals are stored in an array
3. Array.avg() computes the arithmetic mean
4. Result is plotted as a continuous line
Output Range
Theoretical: -1.0 to +1.0
Practical: Typically ranges between -0.8 to +0.8
Rare: All indicators perfectly aligned at ±1.0
Performance
Lightweight calculation (simple averaging)
No repainting (all indicators are non-repainting)
Compatible with all Pine Script features
Works on all TradingView plans
📋 License
This code is subject to the Mozilla Public License 2.0 at mozilla.org
🚀 Quick Start Guide
Add to Chart: Apply indicator to your chart
Choose Timeframe: Select appropriate timeframe for your trading style
Enable Indicators: Start with all 8 enabled
Observe Behavior: Watch how consensus forms during different market conditions
Calibrate: Adjust parameters and indicator selection based on observations
Backtest: Validate your settings on historical data
Trade: Apply with proper risk management
🎯 Key Takeaways
✅ Consensus beats individual indicators - Multiple perspectives reduce errors
✅ Customizable to your style - Enable/disable and tune to preference
✅ Simple interpretation - One line tells the story
✅ Works across markets - Stocks, crypto, forex, commodities
✅ Reduces emotional trading - Clear, objective signal generation
✅ Professional-grade - Built on proven technical analysis principles
Indicator Calibration transforms complex multi-indicator analysis into a single, actionable signal. By harnessing the collective wisdom of multiple proven trend-following systems, traders gain a powerful edge in identifying high-probability trade setups while filtering out market noise.
MSB Trend Breakout Indicator V7**MSB Trend Breakout Indicator (V7)**
This indicator is a robust, rule-based system designed to align trade entries with confirmed momentum shifts.
**TECHNICAL JUSTIFICATION (Why it works):**
The core logic combines two essential concepts to improve signal reliability:
1. **Trend Confirmation (The Slow Filter):** Uses the **50-period Exponential Moving Average (EMA)** to strictly filter the market bias. Signals are only generated when the price is clearly above or below this moving average, preventing counter-trend trading and focusing on the dominant institutional flow.
2. **Momentum Entry (The Fast Filter):** A **3-bar high/low breakout** confirms the immediate price surge. This short-term trigger provides an optimal entry point right as the momentum begins.
**The Combination's Value:** This mashup's purpose is to avoid the whipsaws of the fast breakout signal and the lagging nature of the slow EMA, providing a unique balance of speed and directional confirmation.
**Usage:**
* Optimized For: XAUUSD (Gold) on 15m/30m charts.
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**Important Note & Risk Disclosure:**
This tool is for informational and educational use only. **It does not guarantee profits** and is not financial advice. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Please conduct your own analysis before trading.
MACD Trend & Momentum Dashboard (Weighted, 3 TFs)This indicator provides a multi-timeframe MACD trend and momentum dashboard that works independently of your current chart timeframe. It displays MACD zero-line bias and MACD-vs-Signal trend state across three user-selectable timeframes, using clear color-coded cells for instant visual interpretation. A weighted scoring system combines all six signals into a single market bias classification (Strong Bullish → Strong Bearish). This helps traders quickly understand higher- and lower-timeframe alignment, market regime, and overall trend quality. Ideal for trend- and momentum-followers who want a clean, actionable market overview at a glance.
Volume Pressure and PercentVPP Volume Pressure and Percentage Indicator with a Volume Trendline that indicates which side is driving the flow.
Features:
1. Buy/Sell Pressure Bars (Core Volume Split)
The indicator separates each candle’s volume into buy volume (green) above the zero line and sell volume (red) below it. This gives you a real-time visualization of which side is more aggressive within the current bar. Instead of waiting for prices to move or candles to close, you can instantly see whether buyers or sellers are stepping in.
2. Dynamic Total Volume (Invisible Histogram + Status Line Color)
The total volume of each bar is tracked behind the scenes and displayed in the pinned status line using a dynamic color—green when buyers dominate, red when sellers dominate. The histogram for total volume is invisible to keep the chart clean, but the total volume figure stays visible and changes color based on who is in control. This gives you instant confirmation of whether institutional-sized volume supports the direction shown by the buy/sell pressure, which is especially valuable when evaluating the risk or conviction behind a potential entry.
3. Percentage Mode (% of Bar Volume)
When toggled on, the indicator converts each bar into percent buy vs percent sell, normalizing all flow to a 0–100% scale. This mode is incredibly useful when comparing pressure across different times of day, gaps, or varying volume conditions—such as early morning spikes versus lunchtime chop. By removing absolute volume from the equation, you gain a clean look at the actual imbalance between buyers and sellers.
4. 70% Pressure Band (Imbalance Threshold Zone)
In percentage mode, the indicator displays a subtle 70% band (a light gray zone) above and below the zero line, showing where buy or sell pressure reaches extreme dominance (≥70%). When a bar’s buy or sell percentage enters this zone, it highlights moments of exhaustion, acceleration, or potential reversal. The band acts like a real-time overbought/oversold gauge specifically for volume imbalance, not price.
5. Trend Line (Net Pressure Trend / Reversal Detector)
The trend line smooths out the net volume pressure (buy volume minus sell volume or its percentage equivalent) and shows the overall direction of order flow. When the line slopes upward, buyers are gaining control; when it slopes downward, sellers are taking over. This trend line acts as a real-time momentum indicator based directly on flow rather than price. Because it reacts quickly to intrabar shifts in buy/sell pressure, it often turns before price does—giving you a measurable timing edge.
6. Auto-Selecting Trend Source (Volume Net, Percent Net, or CVD)
The indicator lets you choose how the trend line is calculated: Volume Net (buy minus sell volume), Percent Net (normalized imbalance), or CVD (Cumulative Volume Delta) for long-term flow bias. The default “Auto” mode automatically switches between Volume Net and Percent Net depending on which view you’re using. This flexibility allows the trend line to remain meaningful whether you’re analyzing raw volume or normalized percentage data.
7. Pinned (Status Line) Totals in K/M/B Format
Regardless of whether you’re in volume or percentage mode, the indicator always displays Total Volume, Buy Volume, and Sell Volume in the status line using abbreviated K, M, B formatting. These values update in real time and are color-coded: green for bullish dominance, red for bearish. This gives you a concise snapshot of order flow strength on every bar.
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How To Use:
Support Level Zones
• Watch for Buy bars increasing + Trend line flipping up right at or slightly below support.
• This often signals absorption — market makers filling large buy orders before reversal.
• Confirmation: Price reclaims VWAP ... enter calls / longs.
Resistance Level Zones
• Watch for Sell bars increasing + Trend line flattening/turning down near resistance.
• This signals distribution or stop runs.
• Confirmation: Price rejects VWAP ... enter puts / shorts.
Breakout Traps
• Sometimes you’ll see price break a level, but the flow doesn’t confirm (buy volume doesn’t expand).
• That’s a false breakout — fade it with options opposite the move.
