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breakout and swingA Price Action system that use swing point and breakout
above the black line (breakout) is long, below short
swing/support/resistance points (blue circles) are displayed after a top or botton, breaking it means an inversion
red circles try to guest a target after a top/bottom or after a swing break.
the main trend is made by the black line that is set on Day period suitable for 1h to 15m time frame , for small TF you can set a smaller period from setting command
By default a set a 40 period channel high/low (the highest and lowest 40 bar back) that is ok for 1 h or smaller tf , but look to long for daily tf, adjust it yourself
Breakout Range LS alert 893 popup trigger ver For Japanese major donchain breakout bot's logic.
it's trigger are price range and highest/lowest price.
this script put on symbol/text in chart when price reach on trigger:)
recommend to use on 1h chart.
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Breakout IndicatorThis indicator aims to predict the direction of a breakout, should one occur. It is specifically designed with pennants and wedges in mind.
You also may use progressively shorter timeframes as a breakout approaches, to get more up-to-the-minute sort of data, please note that breakout is not accurate until after the candle is complete. For this reason, shorter timeframes are necessary to get an accurate read on the market. This is also not intended for candles larger than 1D, but may work with longer candles anyway.
Breakout BarThe following script colors breakout bars.
The user can specify the look back period.
If current close is highest of the past n bars it will color the bar light blue.
If current close is lowest of the past n bars it will color the bar red.
All other bars are black for down bars and white for up bars.
Hybrid Trend-Following Inside Bar BreakoutHybrid Trend-Following Inside Bar Breakout Strategy
The Hybrid Trend-Following Inside Bar Breakout Strategy is a rule-based trading system designed to capture strong directional moves while controlling risk during uncertain market conditions. It combines trend-following, price action, and volatility-based risk management into a single robust framework.
Core Concept
The strategy trades inside bar breakouts only in the direction of the dominant market trend. Inside bars represent periods of consolidation, and when price breaks out of this consolidation in a trending market, it often leads to impulsive moves with favorable risk–reward characteristics.
Key Components
1. Trend Filter
Uses 50 EMA and 200 EMA to define the market trend.
Bullish bias: 50 EMA above 200 EMA
Bearish bias: 50 EMA below 200 EMA
This filter prevents counter-trend trades and improves trade quality.
2. Volatility Filter
Compares fast ATR (14) with slow ATR (50).
Trades are taken only when volatility is expanding or above a minimum threshold.
This avoids low-volatility, choppy market conditions.
3. Inside Bar Breakout
An inside bar forms when the current candle’s high is lower than the previous candle’s high and the low is higher than the previous candle’s low.
A trade is triggered only when price breaks above or below the inside bar range in the direction of the trend.
4. Candle Quality Filter
Requires a minimum body-to-range ratio, ensuring that the breakout candle has strong momentum and is not driven by weak wicks.
Risk Management & Trade Management
Stop Loss (SL)
Placed using ATR-based dynamic stops, adapting to current market volatility.
Prevents tight stops in volatile conditions and wide stops in calm markets.
Partial Profit Taking
50% of the position is exited at 1.5R, locking in profits early.
This reduces psychological pressure and improves equity stability.
Trailing Stop
After partial profit is taken, the remaining position is managed with an ATR-based trailing stop.
Allows the strategy to capture large trend moves while protecting gains.
Cooldown Mechanism
After a losing trade, the system enters a cooldown period and skips a fixed number of bars.
This helps avoid revenge trading and overtrading during unfavorable market phases.
Why This Strategy Works
Trades only high-probability breakouts in trending markets
Adapts automatically to changing volatility
Combines price action precision with systematic risk control
Designed for consistent performance over long historical periods
Consecutive Higher/Lower Closes with Breakout LineIndicator Description:
"Four Consecutive Higher/Lower Closes with Auto Breakout Line Timeframe" is a custom TradingView indicator designed to help traders identify key breakout points based on consecutive price action. It combines two main features:
Four Consecutive Higher/Lower Closes – Detects bullish or bearish momentum through consecutive higher or lower closing prices.
Auto Breakout Line – Plots a breakout line that adapts to the timeframe of the chart, helping to visualize potential breakout levels and trends.
Features:
Higher/Lower Close Detection: The indicator tracks and plots lines when there are four consecutive higher closes (bullish) or four consecutive lower closes (bearish). This can signal a trend or momentum in the market.
Breakout Line: It draws an adaptive breakout line that adjusts based on the selected timeframe (i.e., the chart interval), helping traders visually identify breakout levels across different timeframes.
Timeframe Adaptability: The indicator automatically adjusts the breakout line timeframe based on the chart interval (e.g., 15 minutes for lower timeframes and 1 day for higher timeframes).
Customizable Timeframe and Color: The default color for breakout lines is purple, but it is customizable. You can also enable/disable the breakout line through the settings.
How to Use This Indicator for Trading:
1. Trading with Consecutive Higher/Lower Closes:
Bullish Signal: When the indicator detects four consecutive higher closes, it signifies increasing buying momentum. Traders might consider taking long positions when this occurs, especially if the price continues to close higher.
Bearish Signal: When the indicator detects four consecutive lower closes, it signals increasing selling pressure. Traders might consider taking short positions if the price continues to close lower.
Confirmation: The fourth consecutive higher or lower close should be confirmed with additional analysis, such as candlestick patterns, support/resistance levels, or volume.
2. Using the Breakout Line:
The breakout line is designed to help traders identify potential breakout levels. When the price approaches or crosses this line, it could indicate that the market is either breaking out in the direction of the trend or failing to continue the trend.
Bullish Breakout: If the price crosses the breakout line upwards (after four consecutive higher closes), it may confirm that a bullish breakout is in progress. This can be a good opportunity to take a long position.
Bearish Breakout: If the price crosses the breakout line downwards (after four consecutive lower closes), it may confirm that a bearish breakout is occurring. This can be an opportunity to take a short position.
Avoid False Breakouts: It is important not to react to every price move crossing the breakout line. Wait for additional confirmation signals like higher volume, candlestick patterns (e.g., bullish or bearish engulfing), or other technical indicators (e.g., RSI, MACD) to confirm the breakout's validity.
How to Avoid Fake Breakouts:
A fake breakout occurs when the price moves beyond a breakout level but then quickly reverses back inside the range, trapping traders who took positions in the breakout direction.
Here are strategies to avoid fake breakouts:
1. Volume Confirmation:
A valid breakout is often supported by higher volume. If the price crosses the breakout line but the volume is low, it's more likely to be a fake breakout. Always check the volume when a breakout occurs.
Look for volume spikes that accompany the breakout. A surge in volume confirms the market's conviction in the new trend.
2. Candlestick Patterns:
Bullish/bearish engulfing patterns or Doji candles can provide important insights into potential reversals. If a breakout occurs but is immediately followed by a bearish engulfing candle, it's a sign that the breakout may be false.
Also, check for candlestick formations at key support or resistance levels for confirmation.
3. Time Confirmation:
Wait for the close of the current bar to confirm the breakout. A breakout within a single bar without closing above or below a significant level could be a false move.
Sometimes the market will test the breakout level before committing to the direction. This is common in volatile or choppy market conditions.
4. Use of Other Indicators:
RSI (Relative Strength Index): An overbought or oversold condition can indicate a potential reversal after a breakout.
MACD (Moving Average Convergence Divergence): Watch for a MACD crossover that aligns with the breakout direction to confirm the move.
5. Use Stop Losses:
A key rule in avoiding fake breakouts is to always use stop-loss orders. Set your stop-loss just outside the breakout level to avoid excessive losses if the price reverses.
Trailing stops can also help lock in profits if the price moves in your favor but may reverse at a later point.
Summary:
The Four Consecutive Higher/Lower Closes with Auto Breakout Line Timeframe indicator is a valuable tool for identifying strong trends and potential breakouts in the market. By combining consecutive close patterns with dynamic breakout levels, it can help traders spot bullish or bearish momentum and make more informed trading decisions. However, always confirm breakouts with volume, candlestick patterns, and other technical indicators to avoid fake breakouts and reduce the risk of false signals.
By using this indicator along with prudent risk management strategies, traders can improve their chances of entering and exiting trades at the right time while avoiding unnecessary losses from false breakouts.
Volatility Breaker Blocks [BigBeluga]The Volatility Breaker Blocks indicator identifies key market levels based on significant volatility at pivot highs and lows. It plots blocks that act as potential support and resistance zones, marked in green (support) and blue (resistance). Even after a breakout, these blocks leave behind shadow boxes that continue to impact price action. The sensitivity of block detection can be adjusted in the settings, allowing traders to customize the identification of volatility breakouts. The blocks print triangle labels (up or down) after breakouts, indicating potential areas of interest.
🔵 IDEA
The Volatility Breaker Blocks indicator is designed to highlight key areas in the market where volatility has created significant price action. These blocks, created at pivot highs and lows with increased volatility, act as potential support and resistance levels.
The idea is that even after price breaks through these blocks, the remaining shadow boxes continue to influence price movements. By focusing on volatility-driven pivot points, traders can better anticipate how price may react when it revisits these areas. The indicator also captures the natural tendency for price to retest broken resistance or support levels.
🔵 KEY FEATURES & USAGE
◉ High Volatility Breaker Blocks:
The indicator identifies areas of high volatility at pivot highs and lows, plotting blocks that represent these zones. Green blocks represent support zones (identified at pivot lows), while blue blocks represent resistance zones (identified at pivot highs).
Support:
Resistance:
◉ Shadow Blocks after Breakouts:
When price breaks through a block, the block doesn't disappear. Instead, it leaves behind a shadow box, which can still influence future price action. These shadow blocks act as secondary support or resistance levels.
If the price crosses these shadow blocks, the block stops extending, and the right edge of the box is fixed at the point where the price crosses it. This feature helps traders monitor important price levels even after the initial breakout has occurred.
◉ Triangle Labels for Breakouts:
After the price breaks through a volatility block, the indicator prints triangle labels (up or down) at the breakout points.
◉ Support and Resistance Retests:
One of the key concepts in this indicator is the retesting of broken blocks. After breaking a resistance block, price often returns to the shadow box, which then acts as support. Similarly, after breaking a support block, price tends to return to the shadow box, which becomes a resistance level. This concept of price retesting and bouncing off these levels is essential for understanding how the indicator can be used to identify potential entries and exits.
The natural tendency of price to retest broken resistance or support levels.
Additionaly indicator can display retest signals of broken support or resistance
◉ Customizable Sensitivity:
The sensitivity of volatility detection can be adjusted in the settings. A higher sensitivity captures fewer but more significant breakouts, while a lower sensitivity captures more frequent volatility breakouts. This flexibility allows traders to adapt the indicator to different trading styles and market conditions.
🔵 CUSTOMIZATION
Calculation Window: Defines the window of bars over which the breaker blocks are calculated. A larger window will capture longer-term levels, while a smaller window focuses on more recent volatility areas.
Volatility Sensitivity: Adjusts the threshold for volatility detection. Lower sensitivity captures smaller breakouts, while higher sensitivity focuses on larger, more significant moves.
Retest Signals: Display or hide retest signals of shadow boxes
Balance Price Range (BPR) IndicatorOverview
The BPR with Directional Momentum-Filtered Breakouts indicator is designed to identify Balanced Price Ranges (BPR) and d etect high-probability breakouts and breakdowns with directional momentum confirmation . By leveraging historical BPR structures, EMA-based momentum filtering , and a trade cooldown mechanism , this script provides a structured approach to identifying potential trading opportunities while reducing false signals.
This invite-only indicator is ideal for traders who seek precise breakout confirmation, reduced noise, and trend-following logic while maintaining flexibility through adjustable parameters.
How It Works
The script follows a multi-step breakout detection process by integrating multiple key technical components:
1. Balanced Price Range (BPR) Detection:
• A Balanced Candle is identified when the price remains within a specific percentage of its range midpoint.
• These BPR zones represent areas of equilibrium , where a breakout or breakdown is likely to occur.
• The script historically tracks BPR levels across the entire chart to monitor price action around key areas.
2. Momentum-Filtered Breakout & Breakdown Logic:
• Bullish Breakout: Occurs when the price breaks above the historical BPR high with bullish momentum.
• Bearish Breakdown: Occurs when the price breaks below the historical BPR low with bearish momentum.
• Momentum Confirmation: Each breakout requires a strong directional move, measured against the Exponential Moving Average (EMA) .
• Only confirmed breakouts are marked, reducing the likelihood of false signals in choppy markets.
3. Candle-Based Background Visualization:
• Grey Background: Represents a Balanced Price Range (BPR), indicating potential breakout zones.
• Green Background: Indicates a Bullish Breakout when the price successfully breaks and holds above the BPR high.
• Red Background: Indicates a Bearish Breakdown when the price drops below the BPR low.
4. Trade Cooldown Mechanism:
• Prevents consecutive signals from triggering too frequently.
• Default cooldown period: 5 bars (adjustable).
• Ensures that trades are not clustered, improving signal quality.
5. EMA for Trend Direction & Confirmation:
• A 20-period EMA (default, adjustable) is used to confirm trade direction.
• Breakouts above the EMA align with uptrend continuation.
• Breakdowns below the EMA align with downtrend momentum.
Key Features
✔️ Historical BPR Detection – Tracks past BPR levels across the entire chart for structured breakout zones.
✔️ Momentum-Based Breakouts – Ensures breakouts are confirmed by directional price movement before generating signals.
✔️ Candle-Based Background Logic – Subtle candle highlights rather than full background fills, for better chart clarity.
✔️ Trade Cooldown Period – Prevents consecutive buy/sell signals within a defined period, improving signal efficiency.
✔️ Dynamic EMA Confirmation – Ensures trades align with the overall trend, reducing counter-trend trades.
✔️ Customizable Inputs – Adjust breakout thresholds, EMA length, and cooldown periods as per trading style.
✔️ Works Across Multiple Timeframes – Can be applied to intraday, swing, and positional trading strategies.
How to Use
1. Look for Balanced Price Ranges ( BPR )
• These zones highlight equilibrium areas where price is likely to break out.
• Grey-shaded candles indicate potential breakout zones.
2. Monitor for Bullish or Bearish Breakouts
• A green candle background signals a bullish breakout above BPR.
• A red candle background signals a bearish breakdown below BPR.
• The EMA filter helps confirm whether the breakout aligns with the prevailing trend.
3. Follow the Cooldown Logic
• After a breakout signal, wait for the cooldown period before another trade is allowed.
• This helps filter out noisy price action and prevents excessive trading.
4. Use Alongside Other Indicators
• Works well with volume analysis, support/resistance levels, and price action strategies.
• Can be combined with other momentum indicators for further trade confirmation.
Why This Combination?
Unlike generic breakout indicators, this script uniquely combines:
• BPR historical structures for defining potential breakout zones.
• Momentum-based breakout filtering using EMA confirmation.
• Trade cooldown logic to avoid excessive trading signals.
• Subtle candle-based highlights instead of cluttered full-background fills.
This structured approach makes the indicator more robust, adaptive, and reliable in different market conditions.
Why It’s Worth Using?
🔹 Avoid False Breakouts: Built-in momentum confirmation prevents weak or fake breakouts.
🔹 Clean Visualization: No excessive overlays—just precise, meaningful background coloring for breakouts.
🔹 Works in Any Market: Use on stocks, crypto, forex, indices, and commodities across different timeframes.
🔹 User-Friendly & Customizable: Fine-tune parameters to match individual trading styles.
⚠️ Note: This is an Invite-Only script. Access is granted to selected users.
✅ If you find it useful, consider incorporating it into your trend-following & breakout trading strategies.
🚀 Optimize your trading with structured breakout detection! 🚀
Trend Break Targets [MarkitTick]Trend Break Targets
Trend Break Targets is a technical analysis tool designed to assist traders in identifying trendline breakouts and projecting potential price targets based on market geometry. Unlike fully automated indicators that guess trendlines, this tool provides you with precise control by allowing you to manually Pivot Point the trendline to specific points in time, while automating the complex math of target projection and structure mapping.
Theoretical Basis & Concepts
This indicator is grounded in classic technical analysis principles found in foundational trading literature. It automates the following methodology:
Drawing a trend line between two key points to represent dynamic support or resistance.
Identifying a breakout when the price closes above or below this line, potentially signaling a change in trend.
Calculating a price target by measuring the vertical distance between the breakout line and the last high/low (pivot), then projecting that same distance in the direction of the breakout.
This concept is based on methods and "Measured Move" theories explained in classic books such as "Technical Analysis of Stock Trends" by Edwards & Magee, "Technical Analysis of the Financial Markets" by John Murphy, and in Thomas Bulkowski's Price Pattern Studies.
How It Works
Pivot Pointed Trendline Construction The script draws a trendline between two user-defined points in time (Start Date and End Date). It calculates the slope between these points and extends the line infinitely to the right, allowing you to define the exact structure (e.g., a resistance trendline on a wedge).
Breakout Detection The script monitors the "Price Source" (High, Low, or Close) relative to the extended trendline.
A Bullish Breakout (BC) occurs when the Close crosses above a bearish trendline.
A Bearish Breakout (BC) occurs when the Close crosses below a bullish trendline.
Dynamic Target Projection (The Math) Upon a confirmed breakout, the script automatically calculates three distinct targets by identifying the most significant "Swing Point" (Pivot) prior to the breakout.
Distance (D): The vertical distance between the Trendline and the Pivot Price at the specific bar where the pivot occurred.
Target 1 (T1): The Breakout Price +/- (Distance × 1.0). This represents a classic 1:1 measured move.
Target 2 (T2): The Breakout Price +/- (Distance × 1.618). Based on the Golden Ratio extension.
Target 3 (T3): The Breakout Price +/- (Distance × 2.618).
Market Structure (CHOCH) The script includes an optional Change of Character (CHOCH) module. This runs independently of the trendline logic, identifying local Swing Highs and Swing Lows based on the "Swing Detection Length." It plots dashed lines and labels to visualize immediate shifts in market structure.
How to Use This Tool
This is an interactive tool that requires user input to define the setup.
Identify a Setup: Locate a clear trend, wedge, or flag pattern on your chart.
Set Pivot Points: Go to the Indicator Settings. Input the exact Start Date and End Date corresponding to the two main touches of your trendline.
Monitor for Breakout: The script will extend the line. Wait for a "BC" label to appear.
Trade Management: Once "BC" prints, the T1, T2, and T3 lines will instantly render. These can be used as potential take-profit zones or areas to tighten stop-losses.
Settings & Configuration
Indicator Settings
Start/End Date: The timestamp Pivot Points for your trendline.
Price Source: Determines what price (High or Low) Pivot Points the line and triggers the breakout.
Pivot Left/Right: Adjusts the sensitivity for finding the "Pivot Before Break" used for target calculations.
Extend Target Line: How far forward the target lines are drawn.
Visual Style
Colors: Fully customizable colors for the Trendline, Breakout Labels, and each Target level (T1, T2, T3).
Gold Bullish Reversal
This analysis dissects a confirmed bullish reversal on Gold using a custom Trend Break system. The setup identifies a transition from a bearish corrective phase to bullish momentum, validated by a structural break and a geometric target projection.
Trend Identification (The Pivot Points) The descending white trendline serves as the primary dynamic resistance, defining the bearish correction.
Pivot Points: The line is drawn connecting two significant swing highs, marked by Label 1 and Label 2.
Logic: These points represent the "lower highs" characteristic of the previous downtrend. As long as price remained below this trajectory, the bearish bias was intact.
The Trigger: Breakout & Confirmation The transition occurs at the candle marked BC (Breakout Candle).
Breakout Criteria: The indicator logic dictates that a signal is only valid when the bar closes above the trendline. This filters out intraday wicks and ensures genuine buyer commitment.
CHOCH Confluence: Immediately following the breakout, a CHOCH (Change of Character) label appears. This signals a shift in market structure, indicating that the internal lower-high/lower-low sequence has been violated, adding probability to the reversal.
Target Projection: The Measured Move The vertical green lines (T1, T2) represent profit objectives derived from the depth of the prior move. The logic calculates the distance between the breakout line and the lowest pivot prior to the break.
T1 (Standard Target): This is a 1:1 projection of the pre-breakout volatility. We see price action initially stalling near this level, confirming it as a zone of interest.
T2 (Golden Ratio Extension): The second target is calculated as the initial distance multiplied by 1.618 (Fibonacci Golden Ratio). The chart shows the price rallying aggressively through T1 to tap the T2 zone, often considered an exhaustion or major take-profit level in harmonic extensions.
Conclusion Gold has successfully invalidated the 4-hour bearish trendline. The confluence of a confirmed close above resistance (BC) and a structural shift (CHOCH) provided a high-probability long setup. The price has now fulfilled the T2 (1.618) extension, suggesting traders should watch for consolidation or a reaction at this key Fibonacci resistance level.
Bearish Trendline Breakdown
The image displays a Bearish Trendline Breakdown on the Gold (XAUUSD) 4-hour chart. The indicator is actually functioning in "Low" mode here (connecting swing lows to form support), which triggers the bearish logic found in the code. Here is the step-by-step breakdown:
The Setup: Pivot Points & Trendline
Visual: The Blue Labels "1" and "2" connected by a white diagonal line.
Code Logic: These are the user-defined start and end points.
Pivot Point 1 (startDate): The starting pivot of the trendline.
Pivot Point 2 (endDate): The ending pivot.
Trendline: The code draws a line between these two points and extends it to the right (extend.right). In this specific image, the line acts as a Support Trendline.
The Trigger: Break Candle (BC)
Visual: The Red Label "BC" appearing just below the white trendline.
Code Logic: This is the execution signal. The code detects a "Down Break" (dnBreak) because the Price Source was likely set to "Low" and the candle's Close was lower than the Trendline Price at that specific bar (close < currLinePrice). This confirms the support level has been breached.
The Projection: Targets (T1 & T2)
Visual: The Green Labels "T1" and "T2" with dotted horizontal lines projected downward.
Code Logic: These are profit targets based on a "Measured Move."
Pivot Calculation: The script looks back for a recent "Pivot High" (the peak before the crash) to calculate the volatility/distance (dist) between that peak and the trendline.
T1 (Conservative): The price is projected downward by 1x that distance (currLinePrice - dist).
T2 (Extended): The price is projected downward by 1.618x that distance (Golden Ratio extension).
Market Context: CHOCH
Visual: The small Red/Orange "CHOCH" labels appearing above the price action.
Code Logic: This is a secondary confirmation system running independently of the trendline. It detects a Change of Character (structural shift). The red labels indicate a "Bearish CHOCH," meaning the price broke below a significant prior swing low (last_swing_low). This supports the bearish bias of the trendline break.
Disclaimer This tool is for educational and technical analysis purposes only. Breakouts can fail (fake-outs), and past geometric patterns do not guarantee future price action. Always manage risk and use this tool in conjunction with other forms of analysis.
RSI Volatility Suppression Zones [BigBeluga]RSI Volatility Suppression Zones is an advanced indicator that identifies periods of suppressed RSI volatility and visualizes these suppression zones on the main chart. It also highlights breakout dynamics, giving traders actionable insights into potential market momentum.
🔵 Key Features:
Detection of Suppression Zones:
Identifies periods where RSI volatility is suppressed and marks these zones on the main price chart.
Breakout Visualization:
When the price breaks above the suppression zone, the box turns aqua, and an upward label is drawn to indicate a bullish breakout.
If the price breaks below the zone, the box turns purple, and a downward label is drawn for a bearish breakout.
Breakouts accompanied by a "+" label represent strong moves caused by short-lived, tight zones, signaling significant momentum.
Wave Labels for Consolidation:
If the suppression zone remains unbroken, a "wave" label is displayed within the gray box, signifying continued price stability within the range.
Gradient Intensity Below RSI:
A gradient strip below the RSI line increases in intensity based on the duration of the suppressed RSI volatility period.
This visual aid helps traders gauge how extended the low volatility phase is.
🔵 Usage:
Identify Breakouts: Use color-coded boxes and labels to detect breakouts and their direction, confirming potential trend continuation or reversals.
Evaluate Market Momentum: Leverage "+" labels for strong breakout signals caused by short suppression phases, indicating significant market moves.
Monitor Price Consolidation: Observe gray boxes and wave labels to understand ongoing consolidation phases.
Analyze RSI Behavior: Utilize the gradient strip to measure the longevity of suppressed volatility phases and anticipate breakout potential.
RSI Volatility Suppression Zones provides a powerful visual representation of RSI volatility suppression, breakout signals, and price consolidation, making it a must-have tool for traders seeking to anticipate market movements effectively.
Rsi TrendLines with Breakouts [KoTa]### RSI TrendLines with Breakouts Indicator: Detailed User Guide
The "RSI TrendLines with Breakouts " indicator is a custom Pine Script tool designed for TradingView. It builds on the standard Relative Strength Index (RSI) by adding dynamic trendlines based on RSI pivots (highs and lows) across multiple user-defined periods. These trendlines act as support and resistance levels on the RSI chart, and the indicator detects breakouts when the RSI crosses these lines, generating potential buy (long) or sell (short) signals. It also includes overbought/oversold thresholds and optional breakout labels. Below, I'll provide a detailed explanation in English, covering how to use it, its purpose, advantages and disadvantages, example strategies, and ways to enhance strategies with other indicators.
How to Use the Indicator
- The indicator uses `max_lines_count=500` to handle a large number of lines without performance issues, but on very long charts, you may need to zoom in for clarity.
1. **Customizing Settings**:
The indicator has several input groups for flexibility. Access them via the gear icon next to the indicator's name on the chart.
- **RSI Settings**:
- RSI Length: Default 14. This is the period for calculating the RSI. Shorter lengths (e.g., 7-10) make it more sensitive to recent price changes; longer (e.g., 20+) smooth it out for trends.
- RSI Source: Default is close price. You can change to open, high, low, or other sources like volume-weighted for different assets.
- Overbought Level: Default 70. RSI above this suggests potential overbuying.
- Oversold Level: Default 30. RSI below this suggests potential overselling.
- **Trend Periods**:
- You can enable/disable up to 5 periods (defaults: Period 1=3, Period 2=5, Period 3=10, Period 4=20, Period 5=50). Only enabled periods will draw trendlines.
- Each period detects pivots (highs/lows) in RSI using `ta.pivothigh` and `ta.pivotlow`. Shorter periods (e.g., 3-10) capture short-term trends; longer ones (20-50) show medium-to-long-term momentum.
- Inline checkboxes allow you to toggle display for each (e.g., display_p3=true by default).
- **Color Settings**:
- Resistance/Support Color: Defaults to red for resistance (up-trendlines from RSI highs) and green for support (down-trendlines from RSI lows).
- Labels for breakouts use green for "B" (buy/long) and red for "S" (sell/short).
- **Breakout Settings**:
- Show Prev. Breakouts: If true, displays previous breakout labels (up to "Max Prev. Breakouts Label" +1, default 2+1=3).
- Show Breakouts: Separate toggles for each period (e.g., show_breakouts3). When enabled, dotted extension lines project the trendline forward, and crossovers/crossunders trigger labels like "B3" (breakout above resistance for Period 3) or "S3" (break below support).
- Note: Divergence detection is commented out in the code. If you want to enable it, uncomment the relevant sections (e.g., show_divergence input) and adjust the lookback (default 5 bars) for spotting bullish/bearish divergences between price and RSI.
2. **Interpreting the Visuals**:
- **RSI Plot**: A blue line showing the RSI value (0-100). Horizontal dashed lines at 70 (red, overbought), 30 (green, oversold), and 50 (gray, midline).
- **Trendlines**: Solid lines connecting recent RSI pivots. Green lines (support) connect lows; red lines (resistance) connect highs. Only the most recent line per direction is shown per period to avoid clutter.
- **Breakout Projections**: Dotted lines extend the current trendline forward. When RSI crosses above a red dotted resistance, a "B" label (e.g., "B1") appears above, indicating a potential bullish breakout. Crossing below a green dotted support shows an "S" label below, indicating bearish.
- **Labels**: Current breakouts are bright (green/red); previous ones fade to gray. Use these as signal alerts.
- **Alerts**: The code includes commented-out alert conditions (e.g., for breakouts or RSI crossing levels). Uncomment and set them up in TradingView's alert menu for notifications.
3. **Best Practices**:
- Use on RSI-compatible timeframes (e.g., 1H, 4H, daily) for stocks, forex, or crypto.
- Combine with price chart: Trendlines are on RSI, so check if RSI breakouts align with price action (e.g., breaking a price resistance).
- Test on historical data: Backtest signals using TradingView's replay feature.
- Avoid over-customization initially—start with defaults (Periods 3 and 5 enabled) to understand behavior.
What It Is Used For
This indicator is primarily used for **momentum-based trend analysis and breakout trading on the RSI oscillator**. Traditional RSI identifies overbought/oversold conditions, but this enhances it by drawing dynamic trendlines on RSI itself, treating RSI as a "price-like" chart for trend detection.
- **Key Purposes**:
- **Identifying Momentum Trends**: RSI trendlines show if momentum is strengthening (upward-sloping support) or weakening (downward-sloping resistance), even if price is ranging.
- **Spotting Breakouts**: Detects when RSI breaks its own support/resistance, signaling potential price reversals or continuations. For example, an RSI breakout above resistance in an oversold zone might indicate a bullish price reversal.
- **Multi-Period Analysis**: By using multiple pivot periods, it acts like a multi-timeframe tool within RSI, helping confirm short-term signals with longer-term trends.
- **Signal Generation**: Breakout labels provide entry/exit points, especially in trending markets. It's useful for swing trading, scalping, or confirming trends in larger strategies.
- **Divergence (Optional)**: If enabled, it highlights mismatches between price highs/lows and RSI, which can predict reversals (e.g., bullish divergence: price lower low, RSI higher low).
Overall, it's ideal for traders who rely on oscillators but want more visual structure, like trendline traders applying price concepts to RSI.
Advantages and Disadvantages
**Advantages**:
- **Visual Clarity**: Trendlines make RSI easier to interpret than raw numbers, helping spot support/resistance in momentum without manual drawing.
- **Multi-Period Flexibility**: Multiple periods allow analyzing short- and long-term momentum simultaneously, reducing noise from single-period RSI.
- **Breakout Signals**: Automated detection of breakouts provides timely alerts, with labels and projections for proactive trading. This can improve entry timing in volatile markets.
- **Customization**: Extensive inputs (periods, colors, breakouts) make it adaptable to different assets/timeframes. The stateful management of lines/labels prevents chart clutter.
- **Complementary to Price Action**: Enhances standard RSI by adding trend context, useful for confirming divergences or overbought/oversold trades.
- **Efficiency**: Uses efficient arrays and line management, supporting up to 500 lines for long charts without lagging TradingView.
**Disadvantages**:
- **Lagging Nature**: Based on historical pivots, signals may lag in fast-moving markets, leading to late entries. Shorter periods help but increase whipsaws.
- **False Signals**: In ranging or sideways markets, RSI trendlines can produce frequent false breakouts. It performs better in trending conditions but may underperform without filters.
- **Over-Reliance on RSI**: Ignores volume, fundamentals, or price structure—breakouts might not translate to price moves if momentum decouples from price.
- **Complexity for Beginners**: Multiple periods and settings can overwhelm new users; misconfiguration (e.g., too many periods) leads to noisy charts.
- **No Built-in Risk Management**: Signals lack stop-loss/take-profit logic; users must add these manually.
- **Divergence Limitations**: The basic (commented) divergence detection is simplistic and may miss hidden divergences or require tuning.
In summary, it's powerful for momentum traders but should be used with confirmation tools to mitigate false positives.
Example Strategies
Here are one LONG (buy) and one SHORT (sell) strategy example using the indicator. These are basic; always backtest and use risk management (e.g., 1-2% risk per trade, stop-loss at recent lows/highs).
**LONG Strategy Example: Oversold RSI Support Breakout**
- **Setup**: Use on a daily chart for stocks or crypto. Enable Periods 3 and 5 (short- and medium-term). Set oversold level to 30.
- **Entry**: Wait for RSI to be in oversold (<30). Look for a "B" breakout label (e.g., "B3" or "B5") when RSI crosses above a red resistance trendline projection. Confirm with price forming a higher low or candlestick reversal (e.g., hammer).
- **Stop-Loss**: Place below the recent price low or the RSI support level equivalent in price terms (e.g., 5-10% below entry).
- **Take-Profit**: Target RSI reaching overbought (70) or a 2:1 risk-reward ratio. Exit on a bearish RSI crossunder midline (50).
- **Example Scenario**: In a downtrending stock, RSI hits 25 and forms a support trendline. On a "B5" breakout, enter long. This captures momentum reversals after overselling.
- **Rationale**: Breakout above RSI resistance in oversold signals fading selling pressure, potential for price uptrend.
**SHORT Strategy Example: Overbought RSI Resistance Breakout**
- **Setup**: Use on a 4H chart for forex pairs. Enable Periods 10 and 20. Set overbought level to 70.
- **Entry**: Wait for RSI in overbought (>70). Enter on an "S" breakout label (e.g., "S3" or "S4") when RSI crosses below a green support trendline projection. Confirm with price showing a lower high or bearish candlestick (e.g., shooting star).
- **Stop-Loss**: Above the recent price high or RSI resistance level (e.g., 5-10% above entry).
- **Take-Profit**: Target RSI hitting oversold (30) or a 2:1 risk-reward. Exit on bullish RSI crossover midline (50).
- **Example Scenario**: In an uptrending pair, RSI peaks at 75 with a resistance trendline. On "S4" breakout, enter short. This targets momentum exhaustion after overbuying.
- **Rationale**: Break below RSI support in overbought indicates weakening buying momentum, likely price downturn.
Enhancing Strategy Validity with Other Indicators
To increase the reliability of strategies based on this indicator, combine it with complementary tools for confirmation, filtering false signals, and adding context. This creates multi-indicator strategies that reduce whipsaws and improve win rates. Focus on indicators that address RSI's weaknesses (e.g., lagging, momentum-only). Below are examples of different indicators, how to integrate them, and sample strategies.
1. **Moving Averages (e.g., SMA/EMA)**:
- **How to Use**: Overlay 50/200-period EMAs on the price chart. Use RSI breakouts only in the direction of the trend (e.g., long only if price > 200 EMA).
- **Strategy Example**: Trend-Following Long – Enter on "B" RSI breakout if price is above 200 EMA and RSI > 50. This filters reversals in uptrends. Add MACD crossover for entry timing. Advantage: Aligns momentum with price trend, reducing counter-trend trades.
2. **Volume Indicators (e.g., Volume Oscillator or OBV)**:
- **How to Use**: Require increasing volume on RSI breakouts (e.g., OBV making higher highs on bullish breakouts).
- **Strategy Example**: Volume-Confirmed Short – On "S" breakout, check if volume is rising and OBV breaks its own trendline downward. Enter short only if confirmed. This validates breakouts with real market participation, avoiding low-volume traps.
3. **Other Oscillators (e.g., MACD or Stochastic)**:
- **How to Use**: Use for divergence confirmation or overbought/oversold alignment. For instance, require Stochastic (14,3,3) to also breakout from its levels.
- **Strategy Example**: Dual-Oscillator Reversal Long – Enable divergence in the indicator. Enter on bullish RSI divergence + "B" breakout if MACD histogram flips positive. Exit on MACD bearish crossover. This strengthens reversal signals by cross-verifying momentum.
4. **Price Action Tools (e.g., Support/Resistance or Candlestick Patterns)**:
- **How to Use**: Map RSI trendlines to price levels (e.g., if RSI resistance breaks, check if price breaks a key resistance).
- **Strategy Example**: Price-Aligned Breakout Short – On "S" RSI breakout in overbought, confirm with price breaking below a drawn support line or forming a bearish engulfing candle. Use Fibonacci retracements for targets. This ensures momentum translates to price movement.
5. **Volatility Indicators (e.g., Bollinger Bands or ATR)**:
- **How to Use**: Avoid trades during low volatility (e.g., Bollinger Band squeeze) to filter ranging markets. Use ATR for dynamic stops.
- **Strategy Example**: Volatility-Filtered Long – Enter "B" breakout only if Bollinger Bands are expanding (increasing volatility) and RSI is oversold. Set stop-loss at 1.5x ATR below entry. This targets high-momentum breakouts while skipping choppy periods.
**General Tips for Building Enhanced Strategies**:
- **Layering**: Start with RSI breakout as the primary signal, add 1-2 confirmations (e.g., EMA trend + volume).
- **Backtesting**: Use TradingView's strategy tester to quantify win rates with/without additions.
- **Risk Filters**: Incorporate overall market sentiment (e.g., via VIX) or avoid trading near news events.
- **Timeframe Alignment**: Use higher timeframes for trend (e.g., daily EMA) and lower for entries (e.g., 1H RSI breakout).
- **Avoid Overloading**: Too many indicators cause paralysis; aim for synergy (e.g., trend + momentum + volume).
This indicator is a versatile tool, but success depends on context and discipline. If you need code modifications or specific backtests, provide more details!
Heads UpAn indicator that gives you the "heads up" that that bullish/ bearish strength is increasing.
I wanted an indicator that could give me the "heads up" that bullish/ bearish strength is increasing. This would help me get into a breakout early or avoid entering a breakout that had a high probability of failure.
Here are my definitions for this indicator:
My bull bar definition:
- A green candle that closes above 75% of it's candle range.
- The candle's body does not overlap the previous candle's body. Tails/ wicks CAN overlap.
My bear bar definition:
- A red candle that closes below 75% of it's candle range.
- the candle's body does not overlap the previous candle's body. Tails/ ticks CAN overlap.
Bullish strength increasing (arrow up):
- Bull bars are increasing in size (the candle's range) compared to previous 5 bars.
- 2 consecutive bull bars.
Bearish strength increasing (arrow down):
- Bear bars are increasing in size (the candle's range) compared to previous 5 bars.
- 2 consecutive bear bars.
You will not see this indicator trigger very often but when it does - it's because there is a change in bullish bearish strength.
Things to be aware of:
Use the indicator in line with the context of the previous trend. You will get triggers that fail. These are usually because they appear counter trend. When in doubt zoom out.
It will not call every successful breakout. If you understand the definitions you'll understand why it appears.
This is my first indicator and used for my personal use. Feedback and other ideas are welcome.
Heiken Ashi Algo Premium KillZoneTraders face daily challenges in navigating the fast-paced market, from waiting for higher timeframe data to delayed confirmation signals. This innovative system changes everything, offering tools that have never before been available in the trading community. With groundbreaking features like
KillZones
High Timeframe RSI (HTF RSI) and
True Midline
this system is seeks to solve major problems that hurt traders every day.
KillZones give traders an edge by pinpointing critical price levels where momentum and liquidity shift.
The Custom High Timeframe RSI brings real-time higher timeframe trend confirmation directly to your chart, eliminating the need to wait for candles to close. A totally new way to calculate HTF RSI without waiting for higher time candles to close.
The True Midline adjusts dynamically, showing exactly when the market is in equilibrium or transitioning between bullish and bearish momentum.
Custom Heiken-Ashi Oscillator Candles:
It uses customized Heiken Ashi candle calculations that allow it present trends more accurately while the candles are limited to an oscillator as opposed to price values. Candle up or candle down doesnt always mean long or short. Ive included a setting called "Secret Sauce Colors" to alter the colors of the Heiken Ashi candles so they will be colored to the actual trend taking place instead of just bullish or bearish closing.
The Liquidity Ribbon:
This indicator contains a built in customized version of a Stochastic Oscillator called "The Liquidity Ribbon" which shows you when liquidity of either side is entering and existing the market. It uses calculations of market and volume pressure to give you a visual representation of who is trying to alter asset pricing. This is NOT the stochastic RSI but I've given you guys an visual approach of something that looks similar.
The ribbon has bullish and bearish sides that flip over eachother. As one grows, the other shrinks so yo u can see in real time the flow of money from either side and whos winning.
Bullish and Bearish Premium and Discount Zones
What Are They?
Bullish and Bearish Premium and Discount Zones are visualized on the indicator as distinct colored sections within the oscillator, providing a quick snapshot of market conditions:
Bearish Premium Zone: Indicates areas of overextension in bearish momentum, often associated with ranging markets.
Bearish Discount Zone: Highlights opportunities where bearish trends are gaining strength and momentum is trending.
Bullish Discount Zone: Marks areas in bullish conditions where the market is consolidating or ranging.
Bullish Premium Zone: Identifies zones where bullish momentum is strong and trends are more pronounced.
How to Use Them?
For long trades, consider the following:
Scalping Opportunities: When the market is trending higher and Heiken-Ashi candles are closing above the high-timeframe RSI, short-term long scalps can be executed in the Discount Bullish Zone, where consolidation occurs.
Trending Trades: Larger, more sustained long trades can be taken when price moves into the Premium Bullish Zone, signaling stronger upward momentum.
Breakout Trading: When price crosses into a trending zone and simultaneously breaks through previous price resistance or support, this confluence solidifies entries for breakout trades across previous highs or lows, providing a higher probability for successful trades.
This structured use of Premium and Discount Zones gives traders a clear edge, offering insights into both market range and trend strength.
True Midline
What Is It?
The True Midline represents the dynamic equilibrium between buyers and sellers, adapting to real-time market activity. Unlike fixed midlines in traditional oscillators, it adjusts based on where buyers and sellers enter and exit the market.
How Does It Work?
The midline accounts for four key activities: buyer entry, buyer exit, seller entry, and seller exit. This holistic approach highlights shifts in momentum and periods of reduced activity, such as when both buyers and sellers exit simultaneously, creating larger ranging zones.
How to Use It?
Consolidation Zones: Narrow midline ranges signal market indecision, often preceding breakouts.
Momentum Shifts: Crossing above or below the midline indicates transitions into bullish or bearish conditions.
Ranging Markets: Identifies reduced interest during simultaneous buyer and seller exits, helping avoid false signals.
The True Midline offers a clearer picture of market balance, helping traders navigate trends and consolidations with confidence.
Dynamic Trending Zones:
What Are They?
Dynamic Trending Zones represent areas of high volatility and breakout potential, reflecting shifts in market momentum and participation. These zones are self-adjusting and directly influence the midline's position.
There are two zones:
Bullish Trending Zone: Signals increased buyer momentum.
Bearish Trending Zone: Signals increased seller momentum.
How Are They Calculated?
The zones are derived using a combination of volume pressure and momentum changes, but these changes need to be sufficient to have moved price over time:
The indicator tracks sudden shifts in momentum relative to volume changes to identify critical thresholds for breakouts.
A "need-to-cross" point is established in each zone, acting as a breakout trigger.
If opposing or additional volume and momentum are insufficient, the zone remains unchanged until market conditions shift.
This ensures the zones dynamically adapt to real-time market activity while maintaining accuracy during periods of indecision or consolidation.
How to Use Them?
Bullish Breakouts: Crossing into the bullish zone and breaking a previous resistance signals strong buyer momentum. Check for contraction in the bearish zone to confirm dominance.
Bearish Breakouts: Similarly, crossing into the bearish zone while breaking a support level confirms seller strength.
Momentum Confirmation: Ensure current momentum is leading the high-timeframe RSI for more reliable trade setups.
Zone Analysis : Expansion of a zone signals increased participation (e.g., more buyers or sellers entering), while contraction indicates reduced activity or that buyers and or sellers are closing their positions.
These zones provide actionable insights into breakout potential and market momentum, helping traders make informed decisions in volatile conditions.
High Timeframe RSI (HTF RSI)
What Is It?
The High Timeframe RSI gives you real-time higher timeframe RSI values directly on your lower timeframe chart. This means you don’t have to wait for the higher timeframe candle to close before seeing the RSI updates—it’s always live.
Why Is It Needed?
Normally, to see the RSI on a higher timeframe, you have to wait for that timeframe to close. This can be slow and lead to missed opportunities. The HTF RSI solves this by showing you the higher timeframe RSI values as soon as each lower timeframe candle closes, giving you faster insights and no delays.
How It works?
Rather than just using the standard RSI, the HTF RSI compares the momentum on your current timeframe with what it would be on the higher timeframe. It takes into account how many candles on your current chart fit into each higher timeframe candle. This makes sure that the higher timeframe RSI is accurate and reflects the real momentum, even when switching between timeframes.
How to Use It?
Trend Confirmation:
When the HTF RSI is above the midline, it shows a bullish trend on the higher timeframe, and if your current momentum is also bullish, it strengthens your trade setup.
When the HTF RSI is below the midline, it shows a bearish trend, and if your current momentum is bearish, it supports short trade setups.
If bearish momentum is above the HTF RSI, it suggests a local downtrend within a larger bullish trend.
Major Benefits
Custom Timeframes: You can use any higher timeframe you choose, not just the typical ones.
Real-Time Updates: Get higher timeframe RSI values with each candle, without delays.
Better Trading Insights: Align your trades with both lower and higher timeframe trends to make more informed decisions.
With HTF RSI, you get a clear view of higher timeframe trends in real time, so you can act faster and smarter on your trades.
Main Market Opener Breakout [RH]Based on my observations while analyzing the crypto and forex charts, particularly BTCUSDT and EURUSD, I have noticed that the prices exhibit significant movements during most stock market sessions, particularly during New York main market session.
With the aim of capturing these moves, I embarked on extensive research. Through this research, I discovered that by considering the very first "15m" or "30m" candle of the main market trading session and marking that first candle's high and low points, we can create potential trigger points.
A break above the high point indicates a bullish signal, while a break below the low point suggests a bearish signal. To further refine our analysis and filter out some noise, we can incorporate the Average True Range (ATR) value of that candle.
Candle time is very important here. We will mark the candle when the actual trading begins in New York stock exchange. The trading hours for the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) typically begin at 9:30 AM and end at 4:00 PM Eastern Time (ET), Monday through Friday. This is known as the "NYSE Regular Trading Session." However, it's important to note that there are also pre-market and after-hours trading sessions that occur outside of these core hours. We will not consider these pre and after-hours.
Example:
First break-above and break-below is marked automatically and alerts are also available for first breaks.
Example:
I have also added the option to add the, London Stock Exchange Main Market and Tokyo Stock Exchange Regular Trading Session. You can add those sessions also and test with different symbols.
Stocks symbols from different stock exchanges just mark the very first candle of the day(main market trading session).
Alerts are available.
Multi-Timeframe S/R & Breakout Projection1) What This Script Does
Collects S/R levels from the 15-minute and 1-hour timeframes, using each timeframe’s pivot detection.
Sorts those pivot-based levels by their distance from the current price, so you see the nearest levels first.
Draws up to a user-defined number of those levels as horizontal rays on the current chart.
Checks breakouts at the nearest S/R line (the one with the smallest distance from price):
Real Breakout: price breaks above a level and sustains above it for the specified number of bars.
False Breakout: price breaks above but quickly closes back below within the specified lookback.
On confirmation of a real or false breakout, that S/R line changes color to green if price is going higher, or red if price is going lower.
Displays a small table in the corner with:
Daily Trend: bullish or bearish, using an SMA on a 30-minute timeframe.
Sentiment: bullish or bearish, using RSI on the same 30-minute timeframe.
2) How It Works
Multi-Timeframe Pivot Detection
The script uses request.security() to fetch pivot highs/lows from two higher timeframes (15m and 60m).
It collects up to a user-specified number of these pivots (numRecent) from each TF.
Sorting & Plotting S/R Lines
Once pivot values are gathered, the script calculates their “distance” from current price.
It sorts them so that the S/R lines drawn on your chart are the nearest ones first.
Each line is drawn with a color and style you can customize:
srRayColor sets the overall color (e.g. yellow).
srRayStyleOptions can be Solid, Dashed, or Dotted.
Breakout Determination
After drawing the lines, the script looks at the nearest line and applies two specialized checks (f_isFalseBreakout & f_isRealBreakout):
A real breakout occurs if price closes above (or below) and remains on that side for breakLook bars.
A false breakout occurs if price closes above (or below) but quickly returns.
When a breakout is confirmed, that nearest line changes color to:
Green if price is ultimately going up,
Red if price is going down.
Daily Trend & Sentiment Table
A small table in the bottom-right corner shows:
Daily Trend: uses a 30-minute SMA to see if your price is above/below on that timeframe.
Sentiment: uses the RSI (also on 30m). A value over 50 suggests bullish sentiment; under 50 suggests bearish.
3) How to Use It
Timeframes & Pivots
Choose how many pivots (numRecent) from each TF to fetch (up to 10 total). A higher number means you’ll see more historical S/R lines.
Customize pivotLeft & pivotRight for how “wide” the pivot detection is.
Line Customization
In the script’s Inputs tab, you’ll find:
S/R Rays Color – sets the hue of the lines.
S/R Line Style – pick from Solid, Dashed, or Dotted.
Liquidity Lines Color – color for the smaller pivot lines from your chart timeframe’s pivot detection.
Breakout Lookback
breakLook determines how many bars must confirm or refute the breakout. Adjust it based on how conservative or aggressive you want the breakout detection.
Check the Table
In the bottom-right, watch the script’s “Daily Trend” & “Sentiment”. This can be a quick filter for trades:
“Bullish” daily trend with a bullish sentiment is often more favorable for long trades.
Conversely, “Bearish” daily trend & sentiment can confirm short ideas.
Scenarios
If you see a “Real Breakout” label near the line, the script recolors that line green or red, indicating a possible continuous move.
A “False Breakout” label suggests the price has quickly retraced.
4) Originality & Concepts
Multi-Timeframe Approach: Many S/R indicators fetch only local pivot lines; here, we explicitly gather pivot points from two separate TFs (15m & 60m) and project them onto your lower timeframe chart.
Distance-Based Sorting ensures you only see the nearest lines on the chart, preventing clutter from excessive lines.
Breakout Logic used is straightforward but effective: it checks if price truly holds beyond a level (real breakout) or fails to hold (false breakout).
Line Recoloring provides immediate visual feedback on the success or failure of the breakout.
5) Chart Usage
Plot this script on a relatively low timeframe chart (like the 1m, 5m, or 15m) to see the higher timeframe S/R lines.
Select how many S/R lines you want to show, choose the line style, set your pivot detection parameters, then watch for breakouts.
Tips:
Start with fewer lines (maxLevels=3 or 5) so the chart remains clear.
You can experiment with a small breakLook if you want more immediate breakout signals, or a higher breakLook if you need stronger confirmation.
Enjoy using the “Multi-Timeframe S/R & Breakout Projection” script! It simplifies the manual process of spotting higher timeframe pivot lines and helps you quickly assess potential breakouts or fakes on your intraday charts, all while giving you a snapshot of the higher timeframe’s trend and sentiment.
Luxy BIG beautiful Dynamic ORBThis is an advanced Opening Range Breakout (ORB) indicator that tracks price breakouts from the first 5, 15, 30, and 60 minutes of the trading session. It provides complete trade management including entry signals, stop-loss placement, take-profit targets, and position sizing calculations.
The ORB strategy is based on the concept that the opening range of a trading session often acts as support/resistance, and breakouts from this range tend to lead to significant moves.
What Makes This Different?
Most ORB indicators simply draw horizontal lines and leave you to figure out the rest. This indicator goes several steps further:
Multi-Stage Tracking
Instead of just one ORB timeframe, this tracks FOUR simultaneously (5min, 15min, 30min, 60min). Each stage builds on the previous one, giving you multiple trading opportunities throughout the session.
Active Trade Management
When a breakout occurs, the indicator automatically calculates and displays entry price, stop-loss, and multiple take-profit targets. These lines extend forward and update in real-time until the trade completes.
Cycle Detection
Unlike indicators that only show the first breakout, this tracks the complete cycle: Breakout → Retest → Re-breakout. You can see when price returns to test the ORB level after breaking out (potential re-entry).
Failed Breakout Warning
If price breaks out but quickly returns inside the range (within a few bars), the label changes to "FAILED BREAK" - warning you to exit or avoid the trade.
Position Sizing Calculator
Built-in risk management that tells you exactly how many shares to buy based on your account size and risk tolerance. No more guessing or manual calculations.
Advanced Filtering
Optional filters for volume confirmation, trend alignment, and Fair Value Gaps (FVG) to reduce false signals and improve win rate.
Core Features Explained
### 1. Multi-Stage ORB Levels
The indicator builds four separate Opening Range levels:
ORB 5 - First 5 minutes (fastest signals, most volatile)
ORB 15 - First 15 minutes (balanced, most popular)
ORB 30 - First 30 minutes (slower, more reliable)
ORB 60 - First 60 minutes (slowest, most confirmed)
Each level is drawn as a horizontal range on your chart. As time progresses, the ranges expand to include more price action. You can enable or disable any stage and assign custom colors to each.
How it works: During the opening minutes, the indicator tracks the highest high and lowest low. Once the time period completes, those levels become your ORB high and low for that stage.
### 2. Breakout Detection
When price closes outside the ORB range, a label appears:
BREAK UP (green label above price) - Price closed above ORB High
BREAK DOWN (red label below price) - Price closed below ORB Low
The label shows which ORB stage triggered (ORB5, ORB15, etc.) and the cycle number if tracking multiple breakouts.
Important: Signals appear on bar close only - no repainting. What you see is what you get.
### 3. Retest Detection
After price breaks out and moves away, if it returns to test the ORB level, a "RETEST" label appears (orange). This indicates:
The original breakout level is now acting as support/resistance
Potential re-entry opportunity if you missed the first breakout
Confirmation that the level is significant
The indicator requires price to move a minimum distance away before considering it a valid retest (configurable in settings).
### 4. Failed Breakout Detection
If price breaks out but returns inside the ORB range within a few bars (before the breakout is "committed"), the original label changes to "FAILED BREAK" in orange.
This warns you:
The breakout lacked conviction
Consider exiting if already in the trade
Wait for better setup
Committed Breakout: The indicator tracks how many bars price stays outside the range. Only after staying outside for the minimum number of bars does it become a committed breakout that can be retested.
### 5. TP/SL Lines (Trade Management)
When a breakout occurs, colored horizontal lines appear showing:
Entry Line (cyan for long, orange for short) - Your entry price (the ORB level)
Stop Loss Line (red) - Where to exit if trade goes against you
TP1, TP2, TP3 Lines (same color as entry) - Profit targets at 1R, 2R, 3R
These lines extend forward as new bars form, making it easy to track your trade. When a target is hit, the line turns green and the label shows a checkmark.
Lines freeze (stop updating) when:
Stop loss is hit
The final enabled take-profit is hit
End of trading session (optional setting)
### 6. Position Sizing Dashboard
The dashboard (bottom-left corner by default) shows real-time information:
Current ORB stage and range size
Breakout status (Inside Range / Break Up / Break Down)
Volume confirmation (if filter enabled)
Trend alignment (if filter enabled)
Entry and Stop Loss prices
All enabled Take Profit levels with percentages
Risk/Reward ratio
Position sizing: Max shares to buy and total risk amount
Position Sizing Example:
If your account is $25,000 and you risk 1% per trade ($250), and the distance from entry to stop loss is $0.50, the calculator shows you can buy 500 shares (250 / 0.50 = 500).
### 7. FVG Filter (Fair Value Gap)
Fair Value Gaps are price inefficiencies - gaps left by strong momentum where one candle's high doesn't overlap with a previous candle's low (or vice versa).
When enabled, this filter:
Detects bullish and bearish FVGs
Draws semi-transparent boxes around these gaps
Only allows breakout signals if there's an FVG near the breakout level
Why this helps: FVGs indicate institutional activity. Breakouts through FVGs tend to be stronger and more reliable.
Proximity setting: Controls how close the FVG must be to the ORB level. 2.0x means the breakout can be within 2 times the FVG size - a reasonable default.
### 8. Volume & Trend Filters
Volume Filter:
Requires current volume to be above average (customizable multiplier). High volume breakouts are more likely to sustain.
Set minimum multiplier (e.g., 1.5x = 50% above average)
Set "strong volume" multiplier (e.g., 2.5x) that bypasses other filters
Dashboard shows current volume ratio
Trend Filter:
Only shows breakouts aligned with a higher timeframe trend. Choose from:
VWAP - Price above/below volume-weighted average
EMA - Price above/below exponential moving average
SuperTrend - ATR-based trend indicator
Combined modes (VWAP+EMA, VWAP+SuperTrend) for stricter filtering
### 9. Pullback Filter (Advanced)
Purpose:
Waits for price to pull back slightly after initial breakout before confirming the signal.
This reduces false breakouts from immediate reversals.
How it works:
- After breakout is detected, indicator waits for a small pullback (default 2%)
- Once pullback occurs AND price breaks out again, signal is confirmed
- If no pullback within timeout period (5 bars), signal is issued anyway
Settings:
Enable Pullback Filter: Turn this filter on/off
Pullback %: How much price must pull back (2% is balanced)
Timeout (bars): Max bars to wait for pullback (5 is standard)
When to use:
- Choppy markets with many fake breakouts
- When you want higher quality signals
- Combine with Volume filter for maximum confirmation
Trade-off:
- Better signal quality
- May miss some valid fast moves
- Slight entry delay
How to Use This Indicator
### For Beginners - Simple Setup
Add the indicator to your chart (5-minute or 15-minute timeframe recommended)
Leave all default settings - they work well for most stocks
Watch for BREAK UP or BREAK DOWN labels to appear
Check the dashboard for entry, stop loss, and targets
Use the position sizing to determine how many shares to buy
Basic Trading Plan:
Wait for a clear breakout label
Enter at the ORB level (or next candle open if you're late)
Place stop loss where the red line indicates
Take profit at TP1 (50% of position) and TP2 (remaining 50%)
### For Advanced Traders - Customized Setup
Choose which ORB stages to track (you might only want ORB15 and ORB30)
Enable filters: Volume (stocks) or Trend (trending markets)
Enable FVG filter for institutional confirmation
Set "Track Cycles" mode to catch retests and re-breakouts
Customize stop loss method (ATR for volatile stocks, ORB% for stable ones)
Adjust risk per trade and account size for accurate position sizing
Advanced Strategy Example:
Enable ORB15 only (disable others for cleaner chart)
Turn on Volume filter at 1.5x with Strong at 2.5x
Enable Trend filter using VWAP
Set Signal Mode to "Track Cycles" with Max 3 cycles
Wait for aligned breakouts (Volume + Trend + Direction)
Enter on retest if you missed the initial break
### Timeframe Recommendations
5-minute chart: Scalping, very active trading, crypto
15-minute chart: Day trading, balanced approach (most popular)
30-minute chart: Swing entries, less screen time
60-minute chart: Position trading, longer holds
The indicator works on any intraday timeframe, but ORB is fundamentally a day trading strategy. Daily charts don't make sense for ORB.
DEFAULT CONFIGURATION
ON by Default:
• All 4 ORB stages (5/15/30/60)
• Breakout Detection
• Retest Labels
• All TP levels (1/1.5/2/3)
• TP/SL Lines (Detailed mode)
• Dashboard (Bottom Left, Dark theme)
• Position Size Calculator
OFF by Default (Optional Filters):
• FVG Filter
• Pullback Filter
• Volume Filter
• Trend Filter
• HTF Bias Check
• Alerts
Recommended for Beginners:
• Leave all defaults
• Session Mode: Auto-Detect
• Signal Mode: Track Cycles
• Stop Method: ATR
• Add Volume Filter if trading stocks
Recommended for Advanced:
• Enable ORB15 + ORB30 only (disable 5 & 60)
• Enable: Volume + Trend + FVG
• Signal Mode: Track Cycles, Max 3
• Stop Method: ATR or Safer
• Enable HTF Daily bias check
## Settings Guide
The settings are organized into logical groups. Here's what each section controls:
### ORB COLORS Section
Show Edge Labels: Display "ORB 5", "ORB 15" labels at the right edge of the levels
Background: Fill the area between ORB high/low with color
Transparency: How see-through the background is (95% is nearly invisible)
Enable ORB 5/15/30/60: Turn each stage on or off individually
Colors: Assign colors to each ORB stage for easy identification
### SESSION SETTINGS Section
Session Mode: Choose trading session (Auto-Detect works for most instruments)
Custom Session Hours: Define your own hours if needed (format: HHMM-HHMM)
Auto-Detect uses the instrument's natural hours (stocks use exchange hours, crypto uses 24/7).
### BREAKOUT DETECTION Section
Enable Breakout Detection: Master switch for signals
Show Retest Labels: Display retest signals
Label Size: Visual size for all labels (Small recommended)
Enable FVG Filter: Require Fair Value Gap confirmation
Show FVG Boxes: Display the gap boxes on chart
Signal Mode: "First Only" = one signal per direction per day, "Track Cycles" = multiple signals
Max Cycles: How many breakout-retest cycles to track (6 is balanced)
Breakout Buffer: Extra distance required beyond ORB level (0.1-0.2% recommended)
Min Distance for Retest: How far price must move away before retest is valid (2% recommended)
Min Bars Outside ORB: Bars price must stay outside for committed breakout (2 is balanced)
### TARGETS & RISK Section
Enable Targets & Stop-Loss: Calculate and show trade management
TP1/TP2/TP3 checkboxes: Select which profit targets to display
Stop Method: How to calculate stop loss placement
- ATR: Based on volatility (best for most cases)
- ORB %: Fixed % of ORB range
- Swing: Recent swing high/low
- Safer: Widest of all methods
ATR Length & Multiplier: Controls ATR stop distance (14 period, 1.5x is standard)
ORB Stop %: Percentage beyond ORB for stop (20% is balanced)
Swing Bars: Lookback period for swing high/low (3 is recent)
### TP/SL LINES Section
Show TP/SL Lines: Display horizontal lines on chart
Label Format: "Short" = minimal text, "Detailed" = shows prices
Freeze Lines at EOD: Stop extending lines at session close
### DASHBOARD Section
Show Info Panel: Display the metrics dashboard
Theme: Dark or Light colors
Position: Where to place dashboard on chart
Toggle rows: Show/hide specific information rows
Calculate Position Size: Enable the position sizing calculator
Risk Mode: Risk fixed $ amount or % of account
Account Size: Your total trading capital
Risk %: Percentage to risk per trade (0.5-1% recommended)
### VOLUME FILTER Section
Enable Volume Filter: Require volume confirmation
MA Length: Average period (20 is standard)
Min Volume: Required multiplier (1.5x = 50% above average)
Strong Volume: Multiplier that bypasses other filters (2.5x)
### TREND FILTER Section
Enable Trend Filter: Require trend alignment
Trend Mode: Method to determine trend (VWAP is simple and effective)
Custom EMA Length: If using EMA mode (50 for swing, 20 for day trading)
SuperTrend settings: Period and Multiplier if using SuperTrend mode
### HIGHER TIMEFRAME Section
Check Daily Trend: Display higher timeframe bias in dashboard
Timeframe: What TF to check (D = daily, recommended)
Method: Price vs MA (stable) or Candle Direction (reactive)
MA Period: EMA length for Price vs MA method (20 is balanced)
Min Strength %: Minimum strength threshold for HTF bias to be considered
- For "Price vs MA": Minimum distance (%) from moving average
- For "Candle Direction": Minimum candle body size (%)
- 0.5% is balanced - increase for stricter filtering
- Lower values = more signals, higher values = only strong trends
### ALERTS Section
Enable Alerts: Master switch (must be ON to use any alerts)
Breakout Alerts: Notify on ORB breakouts
Retest Alerts: Notify when price retests after breakout
Failed Break Alerts: Notify on failed breakouts
Stage Complete Alerts: Notify when each ORB stage finishes forming
After enabling desired alert types, click "Create Alert" button, select this indicator, choose "Any alert() function call".
## Tips & Best Practices
### General Trading Tips
ORB works best on liquid instruments (stocks with good volume, major crypto pairs)
First hour of the session is most important - that's when ORB is forming
Breakouts WITH the trend have higher success rates - use the trend filter
Failed breakouts are common - use the "Min Bars Outside" setting to filter weak moves
Not every day produces good ORB setups - be patient and selective
### Position Sizing Best Practices
Never risk more than 1-2% of your account on a single trade
Use the built-in calculator - don't guess your position size
Update your account size monthly as it grows
Smaller accounts: use $ Amount mode for simplicity
Larger accounts: use % of Account mode for scaling
### Take Profit Strategy
Most traders use: 50% at TP1, 50% at TP2
Aggressive: Hold through TP1 for TP2 or TP3
Conservative: Full exit at TP1 (1:1 risk/reward)
After TP1 hits, consider moving stop to breakeven
TP3 rarely hits - only on strong trending days
### Filter Combinations
Maximum Quality: Volume + Trend + FVG (fewest signals, highest quality)
Balanced: Volume + Trend (good quality, reasonable frequency)
Active Trading: No filters or Volume only (many signals, lower quality)
Trending Markets: Trend filter essential (indices, crypto)
Range-Bound: Volume + FVG (avoid trend filter)
### Common Mistakes to Avoid
Chasing breakouts - wait for the bar to close, don't FOMO into wicks
Ignoring the stop loss - always use it, move it manually if needed
Over-leveraging - the calculator shows MAX shares, you can buy less
Trading every signal - quality > quantity, use filters
Not tracking results - keep a journal to see what works for YOU
## Pros and Cons
### Advantages
Complete all-in-one solution - from signal to position sizing
Multiple timeframes tracked simultaneously
Visual clarity - easy to see what's happening
Cycle tracking catches opportunities others miss
Built-in risk management eliminates guesswork
Customizable filters for different trading styles
No repainting - what you see is locked in
Works across multiple markets (stocks, forex, crypto)
### Limitations
Intraday strategy only - doesn't work on daily charts
Requires active monitoring during first 1-2 hours of session
Not suitable for after-hours or extended sessions by default
Can produce many signals in choppy markets (use filters)
Dashboard can be overwhelming for complete beginners
Performance depends on market conditions (trends vs ranges)
Requires understanding of risk management concepts
### Best For
Day traders who can watch the first 1-2 hours of market open
Traders who want systematic entry/exit rules
Those learning proper position sizing and risk management
Active traders comfortable with multiple signals per day
Anyone trading liquid instruments with clear sessions
### Not Ideal For
Swing traders holding multi-day positions
Set-and-forget / passive investors
Traders who can't watch market open
Complete beginners unfamiliar with trading concepts
Low volume / illiquid instruments
## Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Why are no signals appearing?
A: Check that you're on an intraday timeframe (5min, 15min, etc.) and that the current time is within your session hours. Also verify that "Enable Breakout Detection" is ON and at least one ORB stage is enabled. If using filters, they might be blocking signals - try disabling them temporarily.
Q: What's the best ORB stage to use?
A: ORB15 (15 minutes) is most popular and balanced. ORB5 gives faster signals but more noise. ORB30 and ORB60 are slower but more reliable. Many traders use ORB15 + ORB30 together.
Q: Should I enable all the filters?
A: Start with no filters to see all signals. If too many false signals, add Volume filter first (stocks) or Trend filter (trending markets). FVG filter is most restrictive - use for maximum quality but fewer signals.
Q: How do I know which stop loss method to use?
A: ATR works for most cases - it adapts to volatility. Use ORB% if you want predictable stop placement. Swing is for respecting chart structure. Safer gives you the most room but largest risk.
Q: Can I use this for swing trading?
A: Not really - ORB is fundamentally an intraday strategy. The ranges reset each day. For swing trading, look at weekly support/resistance or moving averages instead.
Q: Why do TP/SL lines disappear sometimes?
A: Lines freeze (stop extending) when: stop loss is hit, the last enabled take-profit is hit, or end of session arrives (if "Freeze at EOD" is enabled). This is intentional - the trade is complete.
Q: What's the difference between "First Only" and "Track Cycles"?
A: "First Only" shows one breakout UP and one DOWN per day maximum - clean but might miss opportunities. "Track Cycles" shows breakout-retest-rebreak sequences - more signals but busier chart.
Q: Is position sizing accurate for options/forex?
A: The calculator is designed for shares (stocks). For options, ignore the share count and use the risk amount. For forex, you'll need to adapt the lot size calculation manually.
Q: How much capital do I need to use this?
A: The indicator works for any account size, but practical day trading typically requires $25,000 in the US due to Pattern Day Trader rules. Adjust the "Account Size" setting to match your capital.
Q: Can I backtest this strategy?
A: This is an indicator, not a strategy script, so it doesn't have built-in backtesting. You can visually review historical signals or code a strategy script using similar logic.
Q: Why does the dashboard show different entry price than the breakout label?
A: If you're looking at an old breakout, the ORB levels may have changed when the next stage completed. The dashboard always shows the CURRENT active range and trade setup.
Q: What's a good win rate to expect?
A: ORB strategies typically see 40-60% win rate depending on market conditions and filters used. The strategy relies on positive risk/reward ratios (2:1 or better) to be profitable even with moderate win rates.
Q: Does this work on crypto?
A: Yes, but crypto trades 24/7 so you need to define what "session start" means. Use Session Mode = Custom and set your preferred daily reset time (e.g., 0000-2359 UTC).
## Credits & Transparency
### Development
This indicator was developed with the assistance of AI technology to implement complex ORB trading logic.
The strategy concept, feature specifications, and trading logic were designed by the publisher. The implementation leverages modern development tools to ensure:
Clean, efficient, and maintainable code
Comprehensive error handling and input validation
Detailed documentation and user guidance
Performance optimization
### Trading Concepts
This indicator implements several public domain trading concepts:
Opening Range Breakout (ORB): Trading strategy popularized by Toby Crabel, Mark Fisher and many more talanted traders.
Fair Value Gap (FVG): Price imbalance concept from ICT methodology
SuperTrend: ATR-based trend indicator using public formula
Risk/Reward Ratio: Standard risk management principle
All mathematical formulas and technical concepts used are in the public domain.
### Pine Script
Uses standard TradingView built-in functions:
ta.ema(), ta.atr(), ta.vwap(), ta.highest(), ta.lowest(), request.security()
No external libraries or proprietary code from other authors.
## Disclaimer
This indicator is provided for educational and informational purposes only. It is not financial advice.
Trading involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for every investor. Past performance shown in examples is not indicative of future results.
The indicator provides signals and calculations, but trading decisions are solely your responsibility. Always:
Test strategies on paper before using real money
Never risk more than you can afford to lose
Understand that all trading involves risk
Consider seeking advice from a licensed financial advisor
The publisher makes no guarantees regarding accuracy, profitability, or performance. Use at your own risk.
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Last Updated: October 2024
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Qullamaggie [Modified] | FractalystWhat's the purpose of this strategy?
The strategy aims to identify high-probability breakout setups in trending markets, inspired by Kristjan "Qullamaggie" Kullamägi’s approach.
It focuses on capturing explosive price moves after periods of consolidation, using technical criteria like moving averages, breakouts, trailing stop-loss and momentum confirmation.
Ideal for swing traders seeking to ride strong trends while managing risk.
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How does the strategy work?
The strategy follows a systematic process to capture high-momentum breakouts:
Pre-Breakout Criteria:
Prior Price Surge: Identifies stocks that have rallied 30-100%+ in recent month(s), signaling strong underlying momentum (per Qullamaggie’s volatility expansion principles).
Consolidation Phase: Looks for a tightening price range (e.g., flag, pennant, or tight base), indicating a potential "coiling" before continuation.
Trend Confirmation: Uses moving averages (e.g., 20/50/200 EMA) to ensure the stock is trading above key averages on the daily chart, confirming an uptrend.
Price Break: Enters when price clears the consolidation high with conviction.
Risk Management:
Initial Stop Loss: Placed below the consolidation low or a recent swing point to limit downside.
Break-Even Adjustment: Moves stop loss to breakeven once the trade reaches 1.5x risk-to-reward (RR), securing a "free trade" while letting winners run.
Trailing Stop (Unique Edge):
Market Structure Trailing: Instead of trailing via moving averages, the stop is dynamically adjusted using structural invalidation level. This adapts to price action, allowing the trade to stay open during volatile retracements while locking in gains as new structure forms.
Why This Matters: Most strategies use rigid trailing stops (e.g., below the 10EMA), which often exit prematurely in choppy markets. By trailing based on structure, this strategy avoids "noise" and captures larger trends, directly boosting overall returns.
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What markets or timeframes is this suited for?
This is a long-only strategy designed for trending markets, and it performs best in:
Markets: Stocks (especially high-growth, liquid equities), cryptocurrencies (major pairs with strong volatility), commodities (e.g., oil, gold), and futures (index/commodity futures).
Timeframes: Primarily daily charts for swing trades (1-30 day holds), though weekly charts can help confirm broader trends.
Key Advantage: The TradingView script allows instant backtesting with adjustable parameters
You can:
- Test historical performance across multiple markets to identify which assets align best with the strategy.
- Optimize settings (e.g., trailing stop sensitivity, moving averages etc.) to match a market’s volatility profile.
Build a diversified portfolio by filtering for markets that show consistent profitability in backtests.
For example, you might discover cryptos require tighter trailing stops due to volatility, while stocks thrive with wider structural stops. The script automates this analysis, letting you to trade confidently.
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What indicators or tools does the strategy use?
The strategy combines customizable technical tools with strict anti-lookahead safeguards:
Core Indicators:
Moving Averages: Adjustable periods (e.g., 20/50/200 EMA or SMA) and timeframes (daily/weekly) to confirm trend alignment. Users can test combinations (e.g., 10EMA vs. 20EMA) to optimize for specific markets.
Breakout Parameters:
Consolidation Length: Adjustable window to define the "tightness" of the pre-breakout pattern.
Entry Models: Flexible entry logics (Breakouts and fractals)
Anti-Lookahead Design:
All calculations (e.g., moving averages, consolidation ranges, volume averages) use only closed/confirmed data available at the time of the signal.
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How do I manage risk with this strategy?
The strategy prioritizes customizable risk controls to align with your trading style and account size:
User-Defined Risk Inputs:
Risk Per Trade: Set a % of Equity (e.g., 1-2%) to determine position size. The strategy auto-calculates shares/contracts to match your selected risk per trade.
Flexibility: Choose between fixed risk or equity-based scaling.
The script adjusts position sizing dynamically based on your selection.
Pyramiding Feature:
Customizable Entries: Adjust the number of pyramiding trades allowed (e.g., 1-3 additional positions) in the strategy settings. Each new entry is triggered only if the prior trade hits its 1.5x RR target and the trend remains intact.
Risk-Scaled Additions: New positions use profits from prior trades, compounding gains without increasing initial risk.
Risk-Free Trade Mechanic:
Once a trade reaches 1.5x RR, the stop loss is moved to breakeven, eliminating downside risk.
The strategy then opens a new position (if pyramiding is enabled) using a portion of the locked-in profit. This "snowballs" winners while keeping total capital exposure stable.
Impact on Net Profit & Drawdown:
Net Profit Boost: Pyramiding lets you ride multi-leg trends aggressively. For example, a 100% runner could generate 2-3x more profit vs. a single-entry approach.
Controlled Drawdowns: Since new positions are funded by profits (not initial capital), max drawdown stays anchored to your original risk per trade (e.g., 1-2% of account). Even if later entries fail, the breakeven stop on prior trades protects overall equity.
Why This Works: Most strategies either over-leverage (increasing drawdowns) or exit too early. By recycling profits into new positions only after securing risk-free capital, this approach mimics hedge fund "scaling in" tactics while staying retail-trader friendly.
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How does the strategy identify market structure for its trailing stoploss?
The strategy identifies market structure by utilizing an efficient logic with for loops to pinpoint the first swing candle that features a pivot of 2. This marks the beginning of the break of structure, where the market's previous trend or pattern is considered invalidated or changed.
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What are the underlying calculations?
The underlying calculations involve:
Identifying Swing Points: The strategy looks for swing highs (marked with blue Xs) and swing lows (marked with red Xs). A swing high is identified when a candle's high is higher than the highs of the candles before and after it. Conversely, a swing low is when a candle's low is lower than the lows of the candles before and after it.
Break of Structure (BOS):
Bullish BOS: This occurs when the price breaks above the swing high level of the previous structure, indicating a potential shift to a bullish trend.
Bearish BOS: This happens when the price breaks below the swing low level of the previous structure, signaling a potential shift to a bearish trend.
Structural Liquidity and Invalidation:
Structural Liquidity: After a break of structure, liquidity levels are updated to the first swing high in a bullish BOS or the first swing low in a bearish BOS.
Structural Invalidation: If the price moves back to the level of the first swing low before the bullish BOS or the first swing high before the bearish BOS, it invalidates the break of structure, suggesting a potential reversal or continuation of the previous trend.
This method provides users with a technical approach to filter market regimes, offering an advantage by minimizing the risk of overfitting to historical data, which is often a concern with traditional indicators like moving averages.
By focusing on identifying pivotal swing points and the subsequent breaks of structure, the strategy maintains a balance between sensitivity to market changes and robustness against historical data anomalies, ensuring a more adaptable and potentially more reliable market analysis tool.
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What entry criteria are used in this script?
The script uses two entry models for trading decisions: BreakOut and Fractal.
Underlying Calculations:
Breakout: The script records the most recent swing high by storing it in a variable. When the price closes above this recorded level, and all other predefined conditions are satisfied, the script triggers a breakout entry. This approach is considered conservative because it waits for the price to confirm a breakout above the previous high before entering a trade. As shown in the image, as soon as the price closes above the new candle (first tick), the long entry gets taken. The stop-loss is initially set and then moved to break-even once the price moves in favor of the trade.
Fractal: This method involves identifying a swing low with a period of 2, which means it looks for a low point where the price is lower than the two candles before and after it. Once this pattern is detected, the script executes the trade. This is an aggressive approach since it doesn't wait for further price confirmation. In the image, this is represented by the 'Fractal 2' label where the script identifies and acts on the swing low pattern.
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What type of stop-loss identification method are used in this strategy?
This strategy employs two types of stop-loss methods: Initial Stop-loss and Trailing Stop-Loss.
Underlying Calculations:
Initial Stop-loss:
ATR Based: The strategy uses the Average True Range (ATR) to set an initial stop-loss, which helps in accounting for market volatility without predicting price direction.
Calculation:
- First, the True Range (TR) is calculated for each period, which is the greatest of:
- Current Period High - Current Period Low
- Absolute Value of Current Period High - Previous Period Close
- Absolute Value of Current Period Low - Previous Period Close
- The ATR is then the moving average of these TR values over a specified period, typically 14 periods by default. This ATR value can be used to set the stop-loss at a distance from the entry price that reflects the current market volatility.
Swing Low Based:
For this method, the stop-loss is set based on the most recent swing low identified in the market structure analysis. This approach uses the lowest point of the recent price action as a reference for setting the stop-loss.
Trailing Stop-Loss:
The strategy uses structural liquidity and structural invalidation levels across multiple timeframes to adjust the stop-loss once the trade is profitable. This method involves:
Detecting Structural Liquidity: After a break of structure, the liquidity levels are updated to the first swing high in a bullish scenario or the first swing low in a bearish scenario. These levels serve as potential areas where the price might find support or resistance, allowing the stop-loss to trail the price movement.
Detecting Structural Invalidation: If the price returns to the level of the first swing low before a bullish break of structure or the first swing high before a bearish break of structure, it suggests the trend might be reversing or invalidating, prompting the adjustment of the stop-loss to lock in profits or minimize losses.
By using these methods, the strategy dynamically adjusts the initial stop-loss based on market volatility, helping to protect against adverse price movements while allowing for enough room for trades to develop. The ATR-based stop-loss adapts to the current market conditions by considering the volatility, ensuring that the stop-loss is not too tight during volatile periods, which could lead to premature exits, nor too loose during calm markets, which might result in larger losses. Similarly, the swing low based stop-loss provides a logical exit point if the market structure changes unfavorably.
Each market behaves differently across various timeframes, and it is essential to test different parameters and optimizations to find out which trailing stop-loss method gives you the desired results and performance. This involves backtesting the strategy with different settings for the ATR period, the distance from the swing low, and how the trailing stop-loss reacts to structural liquidity and invalidation levels.
Through this process, you can tailor the strategy to perform optimally in different market environments, ensuring that the stop-loss mechanism supports the trade's longevity while safeguarding against significant drawdowns.
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What type of break-even method is used in this strategy? What are the underlying calculations?
Moves the initial stop-loss to the entry price when the price reaches a certain RR ratio.
Calculation:
Break-even level = Entry Price + (Initial Risk * RR Ratio)
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What tables are available in this script?
- Summary: Provides a general overview, displaying key performance parameters such as Net Profit, Profit Factor, Max Drawdown, Average Trade, Closed Trades and more.
Total Commission: Displays the cumulative commissions incurred from all trades executed within the selected backtesting window. This value is derived by summing the commission fees for each trade on your chart.
Average Commission: Represents the average commission per trade, calculated by dividing the Total Commission by the total number of closed trades. This metric is crucial for assessing the impact of trading costs on overall profitability.
Avg Trade: The sum of money gained or lost by the average trade generated by a strategy. Calculated by dividing the Net Profit by the overall number of closed trades. An important value since it must be large enough to cover the commission and slippage costs of trading the strategy and still bring a profit.
MaxDD: Displays the largest drawdown of losses, i.e., the maximum possible loss that the strategy could have incurred among all of the trades it has made. This value is calculated separately for every bar that the strategy spends with an open position.
Profit Factor: The amount of money a trading strategy made for every unit of money it lost (in the selected currency). This value is calculated by dividing gross profits by gross losses.
Avg RR: This is calculated by dividing the average winning trade by the average losing trade. This field is not a very meaningful value by itself because it does not take into account the ratio of the number of winning vs losing trades, and strategies can have different approaches to profitability. A strategy may trade at every possibility in order to capture many small profits, yet have an average losing trade greater than the average winning trade. The higher this value is, the better, but it should be considered together with the percentage of winning trades and the net profit.
Winrate: The percentage of winning trades generated by a strategy. Calculated by dividing the number of winning trades by the total number of closed trades generated by a strategy. Percent profitable is not a very reliable measure by itself. A strategy could have many small winning trades, making the percent profitable high with a small average winning trade, or a few big winning trades accounting for a low percent profitable and a big average winning trade. Most mean-reversion successful strategies have a percent profitability of 40-80% but are profitable due to risk management control.
BE Trades: Number of break-even trades, excluding commission/slippage.
Losing Trades: The total number of losing trades generated by the strategy.
Winning Trades: The total number of winning trades generated by the strategy.
Total Trades: Total number of taken traders visible your charts.
Net Profit: The overall profit or loss (in the selected currency) achieved by the trading strategy in the test period. The value is the sum of all values from the Profit column (on the List of Trades tab), taking into account the sign.
- Monthly: Displays performance data on a month-by-month basis, allowing users to analyze performance trends over each month and year.
- Weekly: Displays performance data on a week-by-week basis, helping users to understand weekly performance variations.
- UI Table: A user-friendly table that allows users to view and save the selected strategy parameters from user inputs. This table enables easy access to key settings and configurations, providing a straightforward solution for saving strategy parameters by simply taking a screenshot with Alt + S or ⌥ + S.
User-input styles and customizations:
Please note that all background colors in the style are disabled by default to enhance visualization.
How to Use This Strategy to Create a Profitable Edge and Systems?
Choose Your Strategy mode:
- Decide whether you are creating an investing strategy or a trading strategy.
Select a Market:
- Choose a one-sided market such as stocks, indices, or cryptocurrencies.
Historical Data:
- Ensure the historical data covers at least 10 years of price action for robust backtesting.
Timeframe Selection:
- Choose the timeframe you are comfortable trading with. It is strongly recommended to use a timeframe above 15 minutes to minimize the impact of commissions/slippage on your profits.
Set Commission and Slippage:
- Properly set the commission and slippage in the strategy properties according to your broker/prop firm specifications.
Parameter Optimization:
- Use trial and error to test different parameters until you find the performance results you are looking for in the summary table or, preferably, through deep backtesting using the strategy tester.
Trade Count:
- Ensure the number of trades is 200 or more; the higher, the better for statistical significance.
Positive Average Trade:
- Make sure the average trade is above zero.
(An important value since it must be large enough to cover the commission and slippage costs of trading the strategy and still bring a profit.)
Performance Metrics:
- Look for a high profit factor, and net profit with minimum drawdown.
- Ideally, aim for a drawdown under 20-30%, depending on your risk tolerance.
Refinement and Optimization:
- Try out different markets and timeframes.
- Continue working on refining your edge using the available filters and components to further optimize your strategy.
What Makes This Strategy Unique?
This strategy combines flexibility, smart risk management, and momentum focus in a way that’s rare and practical:
1. Adapts to Any Market Rhythm
Works on daily, weekly, or intraday charts without code changes.
Uses two entry types: classic breakouts (like trending stocks) or fractal patterns (to avoid false starts).
2. Smarter Stop-Loss System
No rigid rules: Stops adjust based on price structure (e.g., new “higher lows”), not fixed percentages.
Avoids whipsaws: Tightens stops only when the trend strengthens, not in choppy markets.
3. Safe Profit-Boosting Pyramiding
Adds new positions only after prior trades are risk-free (stops moved above breakeven).
Scales up using locked-in profits, not new capital, to grow gains safely.
4. Built-In Momentum Check
Tracks 1/3/6-month price growth to spotlight stocks with strong, lasting momentum.
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Pivot Channel Breaks [BigBeluga]Pivot Channel Break
The Pivot Channel Break indicator identifies key pivot points and creates a dynamic channel based on these pivots. It detects breakouts from this channel, providing potential entry and exit signals for traders.
🔵 How to Use
Channel Identification:
- Upper and lower channel lines drawn based on pivot highs and lows
- Channel width dynamically adjusted using ATR-like calculation
Breakout Signals:
- Upward breakout: Price closes above upper channel line
- Downward breakout: Price closes below lower channel line
- Signals shown as X marks on the chart
Pivot Points:
- High pivots marked with "H" triangles
- Low pivots marked with "L" triangles
Support & Resistance:
- Optional signals when price touches but doesn't break channel lines
Trend Visualization:
- Optional bar coloring based on the most recent breakout direction
🔵 Customization
• Pivot Right: Lookback period for pivot detection (default: 10)
• Pivot Left: Forward period for pivot confirmation (default: 40)
• Channel Width: Multiplier for channel width calculation (default: 1.0)
• Support & Resistance Signals: Toggle additional touch signals
• Bar Color: Enable/disable trend-based bar coloring
Calculation:
Detect pivot highs and lows using specified lookback periods
Calculate channel basis using 10-period SMA of close prices
Determine channel width using ATR-like calculation: RMA(high - low, 10) * width multiplier
Set channel lines based on pivot points and calculated deviations
Identify breakouts when price crosses beyond channel lines
The Pivot Channel Break indicator offers a dynamic approach to identifying potential trend changes and breakout opportunities. It combines pivot point analysis with a flexible channel calculation, providing traders with a visual tool for market structure analysis. Use this indicator in conjunction with other technical analysis methods to confirm signals and manage risk effectively.
Bullish Breakout After ConsolidationDescription:
The Bullish Breakout After Consolidation Indicator is designed to help traders identify potential bullish breakout opportunities following a period of tight price consolidation. This indicator combines price action and volume analysis to signal when a stock may experience a significant upward movement.
Features:
Consolidation Range Tightness: The indicator identifies periods where the stock price consolidates within a narrow range, defined as a range less than 2% of the lowest low during the consolidation period. This tight consolidation is often a precursor to strong price movements.
Breakout Detection: Once the price breaks above the highest high of the consolidation range, and this breakout occurs after a specified number of days post-consolidation, the indicator marks it as a potential breakout opportunity.
Volume Confirmation: To avoid false breakouts, the indicator requires increased trading volume during the breakout. This ensures that the breakout is supported by substantial market activity.
Visual Cues:
Breakout Label: A "Breakout" label appears above the bar where a valid breakout occurs, making it easy to spot potential entry points.
Support and Resistance Lines: Horizontal lines plot the highest high (resistance) and lowest low (support) during the consolidation period, helping traders visualize the breakout levels.
Moving Averages: Optional 20-day and 50-day simple moving averages are plotted for additional trend confirmation.
How to Use:
Apply the Indicator: Add the indicator to your chart in TradingView to start analyzing potential breakouts.
Observe Consolidation: Look for tight consolidation periods where the price trades within a narrow range.
Identify Breakouts: Watch for breakouts where the price moves above the highest high of the consolidation range, supported by increased volume.
Confirm with Labels: The "Breakout" label will help you quickly identify valid breakout signals.
Parameters:
Consolidation Length: Number of days to consider for consolidation.
Range Percentage: Maximum percentage range for consolidation tightness.
Days After Consolidation: Number of days post-consolidation to check for the breakout.
Note: As with any trading tool, it is important to use this indicator as part of a broader trading strategy and in conjunction with other forms of analysis.
Disclaimer: This indicator is provided for educational purposes and should not be construed as financial advice. Trading involves risk and may not be suitable for all investors.
Monthly Breakout StrategyThis Monthly High/Low Breakout Strategy is designed to take long or short positions based on breakouts from the high or low of the previous month. Users can select whether they want to go long at a breakout above the previous month’s high, short at a breakdown below the previous month’s low, or use the reverse logic. Additionally, it includes a month filter, allowing trades to be executed only during user-specified months.
Breakout strategies, particularly those based on monthly highs and lows, aim to capitalize on price momentum. These systems rely on the assumption that once a significant price level is breached (such as the previous month's high or low), the market is likely to continue moving in the same direction due to increased volatility and trend-following behaviors by traders. Studies have demonstrated the potential effectiveness of breakout strategies in financial markets.
Scientific Evidence Supporting Breakout Strategies:
Momentum in Financial Markets:
Research on momentum-based strategies, which include breakout trading, shows that securities breaking key levels of support or resistance tend to continue their price movement in the direction of the breakout. Jegadeesh and Titman (1993) found that stocks with strong performance over a given period tend to continue performing well in subsequent periods, a principle also applied to breakout strategies.
Behavioral Finance:
The psychological factor of herd behavior is one of the driving forces behind breakout strategies. When prices break out of a key level (such as a monthly high), it triggers increased buying or selling pressure as traders join the trend. Barberis, Shleifer, and Vishny (1998) explained how cognitive biases, such as overconfidence and sentiment, can amplify price trends, which breakout strategies attempt to exploit.
Market Efficiency:
While markets are generally efficient, periods of inefficiency can occur, particularly around the breakouts of significant price levels. These inefficiencies often result in temporary price trends, which breakout strategies can exploit before the market corrects itself (Fama, 1970).
Risk Considerations:
Despite the potential for profit, the Monthly Breakout Strategy comes with several risks:
False Breakouts:
One of the most common risks in breakout strategies is the occurrence of false breakouts. These happen when the price temporarily moves above (or below) a key level but quickly reverses direction, causing losses for traders who entered positions too early. This is particularly risky in low-volatility environments.
Market Volatility:
Monthly breakout strategies rely on momentum, which may not be consistent across different market conditions. During periods of low volatility, price breakouts might lack the follow-through required for the strategy to succeed, leading to poor performance.
Whipsaw Risk:
The strategy is vulnerable to whipsaw markets, where prices oscillate around key levels without establishing a clear direction. This can result in frequent entry and exit signals that lead to losses, especially if trading costs are not managed properly.
Overfitting to Past Data:
If the month-selection filter is overly optimized based on historical data, the strategy may suffer from overfitting—performing well in backtests but poorly in real-time trading. This happens when strategies are tailored to past market conditions that may not repeat.
Conclusion:
While monthly breakout strategies can be effective in markets with strong momentum, they are subject to several risks, including false breakouts, volatility dependency, and whipsaw behavior. It is crucial to backtest this strategy thoroughly and ensure it aligns with your risk tolerance before implementing it in live trading.
References:
Jegadeesh, N., & Titman, S. (1993). Returns to Buying Winners and Selling Losers: Implications for Stock Market Efficiency. Journal of Finance, 48(1), 65-91.
Barberis, N., Shleifer, A., & Vishny, R. (1998). A Model of Investor Sentiment. Journal of Financial Economics, 49(3), 307-343.
Fama, E. F. (1970). Efficient Capital Markets: A Review of Theory and Empirical Work. Journal of Finance, 25(2), 383-417.
Swing Failure Pattern SFP [TradingFinder] SFP ICT Strategy🔵 Introduction
The Swing Failure Pattern (SFP), also referred to as a "Fake Breakout" or "False Breakout," is a vital concept in technical analysis. This pattern is derived from classic technical analysis, price action strategies, ICT concepts, and Smart Money Concepts.
It’s frequently utilized by traders to identify potential trend reversals in financial markets, especially in volatile markets like cryptocurrencies and forex. SFP helps traders recognize failed attempts to breach key support or resistance levels, providing strategic opportunities for trades.
The Swing Failure Pattern (SFP) is a popular strategy among traders used to identify false breakouts and potential trend reversals in the market. This strategy involves spotting moments where the price attempts to break above or below a previous high or low (breakout) but fails to sustain the move, leading to a sharp reversal.
Traders use this strategy to identify liquidity zones where stop orders (stop hunt) are typically placed and targeted by larger market participants or whales.
When the price penetrates these areas but fails to hold the levels, a liquidity sweep occurs, signaling exhaustion in the trend and a potential reversal. This strategy allows traders to enter the market at the right time and capitalize on opportunities created by false breakouts.
🟣 Types of SFP
When analyzing SFPs, two main variations are essential :
Real SFP : This occurs when the price breaks a critical level but fails to close above it, then quickly reverses. Due to its clarity and strong signal, this SFP type is highly reliable for traders.
Considerable SFP : In this scenario, the price closes slightly above a key level but quickly declines. Although significant, it is not as definitive or trustworthy as a Real SFP.
🟣 Understanding SFP
The Swing Failure Pattern, or False Breakout, is identified when the price momentarily breaks a crucial support or resistance level but cannot maintain the movement, leading to a rapid reversal.
The pattern can be categorized as follows :
Bullish SFP : This type occurs when the price dips below a support level but rebounds above it, signaling that sellers failed to push the price lower, indicating a potential upward trend.
Bearish SFP : This pattern forms when the price surpasses a resistance level but fails to hold, suggesting that buyers couldn’t maintain the higher price, leading to a potential decline.
🔵 How to Use
To effectively identify an SFP or Fake Breakout on a price chart, traders should follow these steps :
Identify Key Levels: Locate significant support or resistance levels on the chart.
Observe the Fake Breakout: The price should break the identified level but fail to close beyond it.
Monitor Price Reversal: After the breakout, the price should quickly reverse direction.
Execute the Trade: Traders typically enter the market after confirming the SFP.
🟣 Examples
Bullish Example : Bitcoin breaks below a $30,000 support level, drops to $29,000, but closes above $30,000 by the end of the day, signaling a Real Bullish SFP.
Bearish Example : Ethereum surpasses a $2,000 resistance level, rises to $2,100, but then falls back below $2,000, forming a Bearish SFP.
🟣 Pros and Cons of SFP
Pros :
Effective in identifying strong reversal points.
Offers a favorable risk-to-reward ratio.
Applicable across different timeframes.
Cons :
Requires experience and deep market understanding.
Risk of encountering false breakouts.
Should be combined with other technical tools for optimal effectiveness.
🔵 Settings
🟣 Logical settings
Swing period : You can set the swing detection period.
SFP Type : Choose between "All", "Real" and "Considerable" modes to identify the swing failure pattern.
Max Swing Back Method : It is in two modes "All" and "Custom". If it is in "All" mode, it will check all swings, and if it is in "Custom" mode, it will check the swings to the extent you determine.
Max Swing Back : You can set the number of swings that will go back for checking.
🟣 Display settings
Displaying or not displaying swings and setting the color of labels and lines.
🟣 Alert Settings
Alert SFP : Enables alerts for Swing Failure Pattern.
Message Frequency : Determines the frequency of alerts. Options include 'All' (every function call), 'Once Per Bar' (first call within the bar), and 'Once Per Bar Close' (final script execution of the real-time bar). Default is 'Once per Bar'.
Show Alert Time by Time Zone : Configures the time zone for alert messages. Default is 'UTC'.
🔵 Conclusion
The Swing Failure Pattern (SFP), or False Breakout, is an essential analytical tool that assists traders in identifying key market reversal points for successful trading.
By understanding the nuances between Real SFP and Considerable SFP, and integrating this pattern with other technical analysis tools, traders can make more informed decisions and better manage their trading risks.
