Help needed with strategy - Entry is off by 2 candlesHi,
I'm new to TradingView, and would greatly appreciate some help with figuring out where I'm going wrong with this script.
This is a overly simplified version of what I'm actually trying to do, but hopefully it's easier to see the problem.
Here I'd like to create a Buy signal when the fast moving average crosses over the slow moving average, and Sell when the reverse happens.
If I draw arrows when the condition is met then they are one candle later than expected (probably because I'm using the closing values ??).
That not great, but workable.
My real problem comes when I try turning this into a strategy.
Now the signal only triggers 2 candles after the crossover.
What am I doing wrong here?
Thanks,
Gordon
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JC_MacD_RSI_Candle_Strat_public//
// Author : Jacques CRETINON
// Last Version : V1.0 11-22-2016
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// Risk disclaimer : Do not use this script in production environment. We assume no liability or responsibility for any damage to you, your computer, or your other property, due to the use of this script.
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// Purpose of this script :
// 1- use same pine code for strategy or study script (with simple modifications)
// 2- be able to send alerts : enterlong, entershort, exitlong, exitshort, stoplosslong, stoplossshort, takeprofitlong, takeprofitshort in a study script like a strategy script should do
// 3- do not repaint (I HOPE)
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// RoadMap :
// 1- manage : Trailing Stop Loss and Trailing Stop Loss offset
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// I use this script :
// 1- with default value for XAUUSD, current chart resolution : 1mn, large timeframe : 15mn.
// 2- That's why I hard code MACD5 (5mn average), MACD15 (15mn average), MACD60 (1h average) ...
// 3- MACD, RSI (1mn and 15mn) and Candles info are my inputs to take any decisions
//
// I do not publish my enterLong, enterShort, exitLong and exitShort conditions (lines 204 to 207 are sample !) as they are not as perfect as I'd like. Fell free to use your own conditions :)
//
// Please, report me any bug, fell free to discuss and share. English is not my natural language, so be clement ;) Happy safe trading :)
Smart Money Liquidity Structure AlgoSmart Money Liquidity Structure Algo is a rule-based trading strategy designed to analyze market structure, liquidity zones, and volatility conditions.
The script combines structure breakout logic, volatility filtering, order-block style price gaps, and Supertrend direction to generate systematic long and short signals.
This strategy is intended for educational and research purposes, helping traders study how liquidity, structure, and trend alignment can be combined into a single framework.
All signals are generated objectively using predefined conditions without repainting after bar close.
The strategy includes built-in risk management logic using ATR-based stop-loss and trailing exit mechanisms.
⚙️ Core Logic Overview
Market structure based on pivot-derived support and resistance
Volatility normalization filter to avoid low-activity periods
Price gap detection inspired by order-block concepts
Supertrend-based directional confirmation
Time-based holding logic before exits are allowed
✨ Features
Rule-based long and short entries
Liquidity & structure breakout detection
Volatility-filtered signal generation
Optional Supertrend trend filter
ATR-based stop-loss and trailing exits
Non-repainting logic after candle close
🧪 How to Use
Apply on liquid markets such as crypto, indices, or forex
Works best on intraday to higher timeframes
Adjust volatility filter and ATR multiplier based on the instrument
Always forward-test and paper-trade before live use
⚠️ Disclaimer
This script is not financial advice.
Trading involves risk, and past performance does not guarantee future results.
Use this strategy for analysis, testing, and educational purposes only.
RUSSFEST SMC Strategy V1.4RUSSFEST SMC Strategy V1.4 is a multi-timeframe Smart Money Concepts framework that builds a clean, rule-based view of market structure and then trades directly off that structure. It’s designed for traders who want to systematize SMC logic, keep their charts readable, and automate their trading.
Instead of relying on lagging oscillators, the strategy continuously tracks the active price leg, labels strong/weak highs and lows, and reacts to structural shifts in real time. The current timeframe leg is always drawn on your chart with a clear high, low, and midpoint, so you can instantly see whether price is trading in a discount or premium relative to the leg. Trade entries are driven by confirmed events aligned with directional bias, not by single-candle patterns.
A higher-timeframe (HTF) structure engine runs in the background and can be overlaid on your execution timeframe (e.g., 4H structure on a 15m chart). This HTF leg provides the primary bias and defines HTF discount/premium zones so that longs can be constrained to discounted areas of a bullish leg and shorts to premium areas of a bearish leg. An optional additional HTF bias can be turned on for traders who want an extra top-down filter before any position is allowed.
Risk management is fully structure-based. Stops are always placed beyond the current structure high/low with an optional buffer, so every trade is anchored to a meaningful swing point instead of arbitrary points. Take-profit logic is configurable:
Fixed RR – simple R-multiple targeting off the structure-based stop.
HTF Weak High/Low – targets the opposing side of the active HTF leg.
Opposite CHoCH – dynamically exits when structure flips against the position, effectively using the next structural shift as an exit rule.
Key Features:
Full SMC-style price leg tracking with strong/weak highs & lows and midpoint.
Multi-timeframe structure: overlay HTF leg on your LTF execution chart.
Primary and optional secondary HTF bias filters.
Discount/premium gating relative to the HTF leg (no “chasing” in the wrong zone).
Structure-anchored stop loss with three exit modes (Fixed RR, HTF target, Opposite CHoCH).
Day-of-week filters for filtering out any days that don't prove to be profitable.
This script is a structured SMC framework, not financial advice. Markets are risky; always forward-test, adjust parameters for your instrument and timeframe, and use position sizing that fits your own risk tolerance.
Fractal Break Strategy with Time FilterThis strategy isn't complete yet but just curious how fast they will take it down. It is based off breaks of fractals and then taking the High/Low of the break candle
BankNifty Etharia Aggresive Buyer / SellerOverview
Professional intraday trading strategy for BankNifty Futures that identifies high-probability setups by combining multiple technical indicators. Works in BOTH directions - LONG and SHORT.
Best Timeframe: 5-Minute Chart
Key Features:
✅ Multi-Confluence Entry System - All indicators must align for signal
✅ Bidirectional Trading - Captures both uptrends and downtrends
✅ Advanced Risk Management - Daily loss limits, consecutive loss protection
✅ Smart Exit System - Partial profit taking + trailing stops
✅ Session-Based Trading - Avoids opening and closing volatility
Entry Logic:
LONG Signals:
Price above Kernel Regression (trend confirmation)
Price above VWAP with positive slope (momentum)
Cumulative Volume Delta bullish (buying pressure)
Volume spike or increasing volume (strength confirmation)
Strong bullish candle with 60%+ body ratio
RSI filter to avoid overbought entries
SHORT Signals:
Price below Kernel Regression (downtrend confirmation)
Price below VWAP with negative slope (bearish momentum)
CVD bearish (selling pressure dominates)
High volume confirmation
Strong bearish candle pattern
RSI filter to avoid oversold entries
Exit Management:
🎯 Target 1: 1.5 R:R (50% position exit)
🎯 Target 2: 2.5 R:R (full exit)
🛡️ Stop Loss Options: ATR-based, Swing-based, or Fixed
🟡 Trailing Stop: Activates after 1.2 R:R, trails at 0.8 R:R
⏰ Time-Based Exit: Closes all positions 5 mins before session end
Risk Controls:
Maximum trades per day (default: 5)
Consecutive loss limit (default: 2)
Daily loss limit: 2.5% of capital
Daily profit target: 5% (stops trading when reached)
Position sizing based on account risk percentage
Recommended Settings:
Asset: BankNifty Futures (NSE:BANKNIFTY1!)
Timeframe: 5-minute
Initial Capital: ₹1,00,000
Risk per trade: 1%
Commission: 0.05%
Slippage: 5 points
Performance Expectations:
Win Rate: 55-65%
Profit Factor: 1.5-2.0
Average Trades/Day: 3-8
Risk:Reward: 1:1.8 average
Customizable Parameters:
Trading direction (Long Only / Short Only / Both)
Indicator lengths and thresholds
Stop loss type and targets
Risk management limits
Trading session hours
Best For:
Intraday traders seeking systematic, rule-based entries with strong confluence, proper risk management, and the ability to profit from both bullish and bearish market conditions.
High Volume Candle Breakouts [Engr. Havery]this plots high volume candles on your chart then when a breakout happens, it gives you an alert then place your limits on the active range. goodluck and have fun
event contract boll 事件合約Bollinger Bands (BB)
Strict t1 Confirmation
Only the very next candle (t1) is checked:
Long
Short
Prevents rapid-fire entries in choppy markets.✅ Key Features
Strict 1-bar confirmation for cleaner entries.
Fast EMA filter to avoid false breakouts.
Cooldown system to reduce overtrading.
Visual markers for Key Bars and trade entries.
Fully customizable parameters (BB period, EMA length, cooldown bars).
📈 Best Suited For
Short-term scalping or intraday setups.
Catching quick reversals or momentum continuation.
Traders who need stricter signal validation to filter noise.
Range Breakout StrategyAfter consecutive candle closes it creates a range, and if price breaks out of it it enters with fixed take profit.
Rbpov1 – Opening Range Multi-Actifs Final📌 Strategy Bio – Rbpov1 Opening Range Pro
🎯 Core Concept
The Rbpov1 Opening Range Pro is an advanced algorithmic trading system built around the opening range breakout concept.
It is based on the observation that, after a period of consolidation (the opening range), markets often generate strong directional moves once the range is broken.
This strategy is designed to be multi-asset (Forex, indices, commodities, crypto) and multi-timeframe, with the following key principles:
A reference range (default: 03:00 → 06:00 UTC+2, customizable).
Trade entries are taken only after the range closes.
Smart filtering (trend, volatility, volume) to reduce false signals.
Strict risk management in USD, with Stop Loss and Take Profit defined in multiples of R.
Automatic end-of-day flat rule: all positions are closed by session end.
⚙️ Filters & Conditions
🔹 1. Trend Filter (EMA HTF)
A 21-period EMA is applied to a higher timeframe (default: H4).
If price is above EMA, only longs are allowed.
If price is below EMA, only shorts are allowed.
👉 This aligns intraday trades with the dominant trend.
🔹 2. Volatility Filter (ATR)
Uses a 14-period ATR to validate range conditions.
Opening range is valid only if:
Range > minATR × ATR
Range < maxATR × ATR
Default: minATR = 0.2, maxATR = 6.0.
👉 Filters out noise (tiny ranges) or overextended volatility.
🔹 3. Volume Filter (Optional)
Breakout candle must show higher volume than the average (default SMA 20).
Prevents low-liquidity breakouts.
🔹 4. Session & Trading Rules
No trades during weekends (Forex).
Maximum X trades per day (default: 2).
Positions are force-closed at EOD (default: 19:00 UTC+2).
💰 Risk Management
Dynamic position sizing in USD (capital × risk%).
Stop Loss automatically set at the opposite side of the range (with optional buffer).
Take Profit in multiples of R (default: 1.5R).
Equity-based recalculation ensures consistency as account grows.
📊 Key Benefits
✅ Professional and modular architecture.
✅ Works across Forex, indices, gold, and crypto.
✅ Smart filtering for cleaner signals.
✅ Robust and consistent risk management.
✅ Automatic end-of-day flattening (no overnight risk).
✅ Modern and visual dashboard interface for readability.
🏆 Use Cases
Forex (USD/JPY, EUR/USD, GBP/USD) → Asian session ranges.
Indices (NAS100, US30, DAX) → NYSE opening ranges.
Gold (XAU/USD) → Tokyo or pre-London ranges.
Crypto (BTC, ETH) → Tailored to volatility peaks.
IU open equal to high/low strategyIU open equal to high/low strategy:
The "IU Open Equal to High/Low Strategy" is designed to identify and trade specific market conditions where the day's first price action shows a strong directional bias. This strategy automatically enters trades based on the relationship between the market's open price and its first high or low of the day.
Entry Conditions:
1. Long Entry: A long position is initiated when the first open price of the session equals the day's first low. This signals a potential upward move.
2. Short Entry: A short position is initiated when the first open price of the session equals the day's first high. This signals a potential downward move.
Exit Conditions:
1. Stop Loss (SL): For both long and short trades, the stop loss is calculated based on the low or high of the candle where the position was entered.
2. Take Profit (TP): The take profit is set using a Risk-to-Reward (RTR) ratio, which is customizable by the user. The TP is calculated relative to the entry price and the distance between the entry and the stop loss.
Additional Features:
- Plots are used to visualize the entry price, stop loss, and take profit levels directly on the chart, providing clear and actionable insights.
- Labels are displayed to indicate the occurrence of the "Open == Low" or "Open == High" conditions for easier identification of potential trade setups.
- A dynamic fill highlights the areas between the entry price and the stop loss or take profit, offering a clear visual representation of the trade's risk and reward zones.
This strategy is designed for traders looking to capitalize on directional momentum at the start of the trading session. It is customizable, allowing users to set their desired Risk-to-Reward ratio and tailor the strategy to fit their trading style.
Three EMAs Trend-following Strategy (by Coinrule)Trend-following strategies are great because they give you the peace of mind that you're trading in line with the market.
However, by definition, you're always following. That means you're always a bit later than your want to be. The main challenges such strategies face are:
Confirming that there is a trend
Following the trend, hopefully, early enough to catch the majority of the move
Hopping off the trade when it seems to have run its course
This EMA Trend-following strategy attempts to address such challenges while allowing for a dynamic stop loss.
ENTRY
The trading system requires three crossovers on the same candle to confirm that a new trend is beginning:
Price crossing over EMA 7
Price crossing over EMA 14
Price crossing over EMA 21
The first benefit of using all three crossovers is to reduce false signals. The second benefit is that you know that a strong trend is likely to develop relatively soon, with the help of the fast setup of the three EMAs.
EXIT
The strategy comes with a fixed take profit and a volatility stop, which acts as a trailing stop to adapt to the trend's strength. That helps you get out of the way as soon as market conditions change. Depending on your long-term confidence in the asset, you can edit the fixed take profit to be more conservative or aggressive.
The position is closed when:
The price increases by 4%
The price crosses below the volatility stop.
The best time frame for this strategy based on our backtest is the 4-hr. Shorter timeframes can also work well, although they exhibit larger volatility in their returns. In general, this approach suits medium timeframes. A trading fee of 0.1% is taken into account. The fee is aligned to the base fee applied on Binance, which is the largest cryptocurrency exchange.
EMA Candle Close StrategyThis is a simple script which overlays the 200, 55, 21, 13 and 8 EMA's and suggest a buy and sell based on if the 8,13 and 21 EMA's have crossed the 55 EMA and the close is also above the 55 EMA for the candle. This is a popular strategy used and is best used on the Daily or the Hourly chart. In particular I have had success with the 'Daily' chart.
More features will be added soon with variations that can be turned off or on in the options.
By default the strategy assumes you are starting with $1000 and a commission rate of 0.26% which is the typical taker fee for crypto exchanges, but you can change this in the settings.
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Hull Moving Average and Daily Candle CrossoverHull Moving Average. Alan Hull developed Hull Moving Average in 2005 in his quest to create a moving average that is "responsive to current price activity while maintaining curve smoothness". Hull claims that his moving average "almost eliminates lag altogether and manages to improve smoothing at the same time"
This strategy has Lag built in, the signal will appear 1 or 2 candles lagged, but it wont repaint the signal.... in theory!
Does this repaint? you tell me. thankyou
Change the settings every time you change timeframe or pair
Bitmex Bot 5m candlesThis script was made for our customers to test the strategies of our Bitmex Bot.
I'm not going to give you permission to use the Script, only if you become our client.
Telegram @rmgslash
Kozlod - Heikin-Ashi Bar Color Change StrategyYou can use this script to backtest Heikin-Ashi bar color change strategy.
You have to apply this script to usual candles and not Heikin-Ashi!!!
Background color indicates HA bar color. On change you'll see green/red arrows and alert will be fired.
Also you can find in the code calculations of all HA OHLC values.
ORBSMMAATRVOLREENTRY2Contracts📈 Opening Range Fibonacci Breakout (TradingView Strategy)
Overview:
The Opening Range Fibonacci Breakout strategy is designed to capture high-probability intraday moves by combining the power of the 15-minute opening range, trend confirmation via SMMA, and volume-based momentum filtering.
At the start of each trading session, the script automatically plots the Opening Range Box based on the first 15 minutes of price action — highlighting key intraday support and resistance levels.
How It Works:
Opening Range Setup
The first 15 minutes of the session define the range high and low.
A visual box marks this zone on the chart for easy reference.
Signal Generation
A Smoothed Moving Average (SMMA) with a user-defined period determines overall trend bias.
Candle volume is analyzed to confirm momentum strength.
Long Signal: Price breaks above the opening range high, SMMA trending up, and volume supports the move.
Short Signal: Price breaks below the opening range low, SMMA trending down, and volume supports the move.
Take Profit & Targets
Fibonacci extension levels are automatically plotted from the opening range.
These dynamic levels serve as structured Take Profit (TP) zones for partial or full exits.
Features:
✅ 15-Minute Opening Range Box
✅ Adjustable SMMA period
✅ Volume-based confirmation filter
✅ Automatic Fibonacci profit targets
✅ Visual Long/Short alerts & signals
Ideal For:
Scalpers and intraday traders who rely on early-session momentum, breakout confirmation, and precision exit targets.
Backtested for MNQ/NQ futures trading
VWAP Retest + EMA9 Cross + Candle Pattern V2📈 VWAP Retest + EMA9 Cross + Candle Pattern Strategy_V2
Setup: This intraday momentum strategy combines 3 core elements:
• VWAP Retest: Price retests VWAP within a small buffer zone
• EMA9 Crossover: EMA9 crosses above VWAP within the last 3 bars
• Bullish Candle Pattern: At least one bullish signal — Hammer, Engulfing, or Momentum candle
A trade is triggered only during the US morning session (9:30–12:30 EST) and only if price is above yesterday’s high, suggesting strong momentum.
⚙️ Strategy Settings
• Initial Capital: $100,000
• Position Sizing: 10% of equity per trade
• Commission: 0.03% per trade
• Slippage: 1 tick
• Take Profit: +3% from entry
• Stop Loss: 0.5% below VWAP at entry
• Forced Exit: 1:00 PM EST
📊 Strategy Logic
• VWAP Retest Filter ensures entry is near a value zone.
• EMA9 Cross Confirmation aligns short-term momentum with volume-weighted price.
• Bullish Candle Patterns provide price action confirmation:
○ ✅ Hammer
○ ✅ Bullish Engulfing
○ ✅ Large momentum body
• Above Yesterday’s High (YH) acts as a bullish bias filter.
🧪 Backtest Results (Jan 2023 – Oct 2025)
• Total Trades: 120
• Win Rate: 52.5%
• Profit Factor: 1.18
• Max Drawdown: 1.22%
• Net P&L: +$1,064 (+1.06%)
Due to chart data limits, only part of the period may be visible on publication charts.
🔍 Chart Visuals
This strategy plots:
• VWAP (white) and EMA9 (orange)
• Candle pattern markers:
○ “H” = Hammer
○ “BE” = Bullish Engulfing
○ “M” = Momentum Candle
• “SETUP” label when all conditions are met
• YH/YL labels for context — previous day’s high/low
💡 Use Case
This setup is designed for intraday momentum scalping, ideal for traders who:
• Trade morning breakouts
• Use VWAP as a dynamic support/resistance
• Want clear, rule-based entries based on both trend and price action
Educational and research use - not financial advice.
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[VJ]First Candle StrategyHello Traders, this is a simple intraday strategy involving the first candle of the day with an additional twist to the traditional style . You can modify the time of candle on the stock and see what are your best picks. Comment below if you found something with good returns
Strategy: Observe the first candle of the day within any time frame. 15m works best. If the first candle is RED ,then go for buy side for the rest of the day. You could square off at close of session or have a fixed take profit and stop loss. This is a contrarian indicator where people just use this as their first entry for the day. The same holds good when a Green candle is seen you go short side.
There is stop loss and take profit that can be used to optimise your trade
The template also includes daily square off based on your time.
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Since this is Always On and uses Moving Averages, we added an ADX setting to help filter our trades in a ranging/choppy market.
The settings will need to be adjusted to find the best fit for your instrument, chart time, and risk management plan.






















