Ascending Head and Shoulders Patterns [theEccentricTrader]█ OVERVIEW
This indicator automatically draws ascending head and shoulders patterns and price projections derived from the ranges that constitute the patterns.
█ CONCEPTS
Green and Red Candles
• A green candle is one that closes with a close price equal to or above the price it opened.
• A red candle is one that closes with a close price that is lower than the price it opened.
Swing Highs and Swing Lows
• A swing high is a green candle or series of consecutive green candles followed by a single red candle to complete the swing and form the peak.
• A swing low is a red candle or series of consecutive red candles followed by a single green candle to complete the swing and form the trough.
Peak and Trough Prices (Basic)
• The peak price of a complete swing high is the high price of either the red candle that completes the swing high or the high price of the preceding green candle, depending on which is higher.
• The trough price of a complete swing low is the low price of either the green candle that completes the swing low or the low price of the preceding red candle, depending on which is lower.
Historic Peaks and Troughs
The current, or most recent, peak and trough occurrences are referred to as occurrence zero. Previous peak and trough occurrences are referred to as historic and ordered numerically from right to left, with the most recent historic peak and trough occurrences being occurrence one.
Upper Trends
• A return line uptrend is formed when the current peak price is higher than the preceding peak price.
• A downtrend is formed when the current peak price is lower than the preceding peak price.
• A double-top is formed when the current peak price is equal to the preceding peak price.
Lower Trends
• An uptrend is formed when the current trough price is higher than the preceding trough price.
• A return line downtrend is formed when the current trough price is lower than the preceding trough price.
• A double-bottom is formed when the current trough price is equal to the preceding trough price.
Range
The range is simply the difference between the current peak and current trough prices, generally expressed in terms of points or pips.
Support and Resistance
• Support refers to a price level where the demand for an asset is strong enough to prevent the price from falling further.
• Resistance refers to a price level where the supply of an asset is strong enough to prevent the price from rising further.
Support and resistance levels are important because they can help traders identify where the price of an asset might pause or reverse its direction, offering potential entry and exit points. For example, a trader might look to buy an asset when it approaches a support level , with the expectation that the price will bounce back up. Alternatively, a trader might look to sell an asset when it approaches a resistance level , with the expectation that the price will drop back down.
It's important to note that support and resistance levels are not always relevant, and the price of an asset can also break through these levels and continue moving in the same direction.
Breakouts and Breakdowns
• A breakout occurs when the price of an asset breaks above a resistance level.
• A breakdown occurs when the price of an asset breaks below a support level.
• A confirmed breakout occurs when the price of an asset breaks and closes above a resistance level.
• A confirmed breakdown occurs when the price of an asset breaks and closes below a support level.
It's important to note that breakouts and breakdowns of resistance and support levels are not always relevant, and the price of an asset can also reverse once it has broken through a level to carry on in the opposite direction.
Trendlines
Trendlines are straight lines that are drawn between two or more points on a price chart. These lines are used as dynamic support and resistance levels for making strategic decisions and predictions about future price movements. For example traders will look for price movements along, and reactions to, trendlines in the form of rejections or breakouts/downs.
Ascending Head and Shoulders Patterns
Ascending head and shoulders patterns are generally characterised by three peaks with the one in the middle being the highest of the three and the third peak being higher than the first. Similarly, the two troughs that connect the three peaks are also ascending, with the second trough, or right shoulder trough, being higher than the preceding trough, or left shoulder trough.
The current trough acts as neckline support and the trendline drawn from the preceding trough to current trough acts as dynamic neckline support.
Traders typically look for breakdowns of ascending head and shoulders necklines to identify potential trading opportunities, with targets and stop losses set as multiples of the pattern's range.
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Inputs
• Show Historic
• Show Necklines
• Show Dynamic Necklines
• Show Projections
• Pattern Color
• Pattern Neckline Color
• Extend Current Pattern Lines
• Extend Current Pattern Necklines
• Extend Current Projection Lines
█ LIMITATIONS
All green and red candle calculations are based on differences between open and close prices, as such I have made no attempt to account for green candles that gap lower and close below the close price of the preceding candle, or red candles that gap higher and close above the close price of the preceding candle. This may cause some unexpected behaviour on some markets and timeframes. I can only recommend using 24-hour markets, if and where possible, as there are far fewer gaps and, generally, more data to work with.
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Descending Broadening Patterns [theEccentricTrader]█ OVERVIEW
This indicator automatically draws descending broadening patterns and price projections derived from the ranges that constitute the patterns.
█ CONCEPTS
Green and Red Candles
• A green candle is one that closes with a close price equal to or above the price it opened.
• A red candle is one that closes with a close price that is lower than the price it opened.
Swing Highs and Swing Lows
• A swing high is a green candle or series of consecutive green candles followed by a single red candle to complete the swing and form the peak.
• A swing low is a red candle or series of consecutive red candles followed by a single green candle to complete the swing and form the trough.
Peak and Trough Prices (Basic)
• The peak price of a complete swing high is the high price of either the red candle that completes the swing high or the high price of the preceding green candle, depending on which is higher.
• The trough price of a complete swing low is the low price of either the green candle that completes the swing low or the low price of the preceding red candle, depending on which is lower.
Historic Peaks and Troughs
The current, or most recent, peak and trough occurrences are referred to as occurrence zero. Previous peak and trough occurrences are referred to as historic and ordered numerically from right to left, with the most recent historic peak and trough occurrences being occurrence one.
Upper Trends
• A return line uptrend is formed when the current peak price is higher than the preceding peak price.
• A downtrend is formed when the current peak price is lower than the preceding peak price.
• A double-top is formed when the current peak price is equal to the preceding peak price.
Lower Trends
• An uptrend is formed when the current trough price is higher than the preceding trough price.
• A return line downtrend is formed when the current trough price is lower than the preceding trough price.
• A double-bottom is formed when the current trough price is equal to the preceding trough price.
Double Trends
• A double uptrend is formed when the current trough price is higher than the preceding trough price and the current peak price is higher than the preceding peak price.
• A double downtrend is formed when the current peak price is lower than the preceding peak price and the current trough price is lower than the preceding trough price.
Range
The range is simply the difference between the current peak and current trough prices, generally expressed in terms of points or pips.
Support and Resistance
• Support refers to a price level where the demand for an asset is strong enough to prevent the price from falling further.
• Resistance refers to a price level where the supply of an asset is strong enough to prevent the price from rising further.
Support and resistance levels are important because they can help traders identify where the price of an asset might pause or reverse its direction, offering potential entry and exit points. For example, a trader might look to buy an asset when it approaches a support level , with the expectation that the price will bounce back up. Alternatively, a trader might look to sell an asset when it approaches a resistance level , with the expectation that the price will drop back down.
It's important to note that support and resistance levels are not always relevant, and the price of an asset can also break through these levels and continue moving in the same direction.
Breakouts and Breakdowns
• A breakout occurs when the price of an asset breaks above a resistance level.
• A breakdown occurs when the price of an asset breaks below a support level.
• A confirmed breakout occurs when the price of an asset breaks and closes above a resistance level.
• A confirmed breakdown occurs when the price of an asset breaks and closes below a support level.
It's important to note that breakouts and breakdowns of resistance and support levels are not always relevant, and the price of an asset can also reverse once it has broken through a level to carry on in the opposite direction.
Trendlines
Trendlines are straight lines that are drawn between two or more points on a price chart. These lines are used as dynamic support and resistance levels for making strategic decisions and predictions about future price movements. For example traders will look for price movements along, and reactions to, trendlines in the form of rejections or breakouts/downs.
Descending Broadening Patterns
Descending broadening patterns are generally characterised by descending diverging trendlines drawn from four points that form a broadening shape, or megaphone. Traders typically look for breakouts or breakdowns of descending broadening patterns to identify potential trading opportunities, with targets and stop losses set as multiples of the pattern's range.
█ FEATURES
Inputs
• Show Historic
• Show Projections
• Pattern Color
• Extend Current Pattern Lines
• Extend Current Projection Lines
█ LIMITATIONS
All green and red candle calculations are based on differences between open and close prices, as such I have made no attempt to account for green candles that gap lower and close below the close price of the preceding candle, or red candles that gap higher and close above the close price of the preceding candle. This may cause some unexpected behaviour on some markets and timeframes. I can only recommend using 24-hour markets, if and where possible, as there are far fewer gaps and, generally, more data to work with.
Descending Wedge Patterns [theEccentricTrader]█ OVERVIEW
This indicator automatically draws descending wedge patterns and price projections derived from the ranges that constitute the patterns.
█ CONCEPTS
Green and Red Candles
• A green candle is one that closes with a close price equal to or above the price it opened.
• A red candle is one that closes with a close price that is lower than the price it opened.
Swing Highs and Swing Lows
• A swing high is a green candle or series of consecutive green candles followed by a single red candle to complete the swing and form the peak.
• A swing low is a red candle or series of consecutive red candles followed by a single green candle to complete the swing and form the trough.
Peak and Trough Prices (Basic)
• The peak price of a complete swing high is the high price of either the red candle that completes the swing high or the high price of the preceding green candle, depending on which is higher.
• The trough price of a complete swing low is the low price of either the green candle that completes the swing low or the low price of the preceding red candle, depending on which is lower.
Historic Peaks and Troughs
The current, or most recent, peak and trough occurrences are referred to as occurrence zero. Previous peak and trough occurrences are referred to as historic and ordered numerically from right to left, with the most recent historic peak and trough occurrences being occurrence one.
Upper Trends
• A return line uptrend is formed when the current peak price is higher than the preceding peak price.
• A downtrend is formed when the current peak price is lower than the preceding peak price.
• A double-top is formed when the current peak price is equal to the preceding peak price.
Lower Trends
• An uptrend is formed when the current trough price is higher than the preceding trough price.
• A return line downtrend is formed when the current trough price is lower than the preceding trough price.
• A double-bottom is formed when the current trough price is equal to the preceding trough price.
Double Trends
• A double uptrend is formed when the current trough price is higher than the preceding trough price and the current peak price is higher than the preceding peak price.
• A double downtrend is formed when the current peak price is lower than the preceding peak price and the current trough price is lower than the preceding trough price.
Range
The range is simply the difference between the current peak and current trough prices, generally expressed in terms of points or pips.
Support and Resistance
• Support refers to a price level where the demand for an asset is strong enough to prevent the price from falling further.
• Resistance refers to a price level where the supply of an asset is strong enough to prevent the price from rising further.
Support and resistance levels are important because they can help traders identify where the price of an asset might pause or reverse its direction, offering potential entry and exit points. For example, a trader might look to buy an asset when it approaches a support level , with the expectation that the price will bounce back up. Alternatively, a trader might look to sell an asset when it approaches a resistance level , with the expectation that the price will drop back down.
It's important to note that support and resistance levels are not always relevant, and the price of an asset can also break through these levels and continue moving in the same direction.
Breakouts and Breakdowns
• A breakout occurs when the price of an asset breaks above a resistance level.
• A breakdown occurs when the price of an asset breaks below a support level.
• A confirmed breakout occurs when the price of an asset breaks and closes above a resistance level.
• A confirmed breakdown occurs when the price of an asset breaks and closes below a support level.
It's important to note that breakouts and breakdowns of resistance and support levels are not always relevant, and the price of an asset can also reverse once it has broken through a level to carry on in the opposite direction.
Trendlines
Trendlines are straight lines that are drawn between two or more points on a price chart. These lines are used as dynamic support and resistance levels for making strategic decisions and predictions about future price movements. For example traders will look for price movements along, and reactions to, trendlines in the form of rejections or breakouts/downs.
Descending Wedge Patterns
Descending wedge patterns are generally characterised by descending converging trendlines drawn from four points that form a triangle, or wedge shape. Traders typically look for breakouts or breakdowns of descending wedge patterns to identify potential trading opportunities, with targets and stop losses set as multiples of the pattern's range.
█ FEATURES
Inputs
• Show Historic
• Show Projections
• Pattern Color
• Extend Current Pattern Lines
• Extend Current Projection Lines
█ LIMITATIONS
All green and red candle calculations are based on differences between open and close prices, as such I have made no attempt to account for green candles that gap lower and close below the close price of the preceding candle, or red candles that gap higher and close above the close price of the preceding candle. This may cause some unexpected behaviour on some markets and timeframes. I can only recommend using 24-hour markets, if and where possible, as there are far fewer gaps and, generally, more data to work with.
Ascending Broadening Patterns [theEccentricTrader]█ OVERVIEW
This indicator automatically draws ascending broadening patterns and price projections derived from the ranges that constitute the patterns.
█ CONCEPTS
Green and Red Candles
• A green candle is one that closes with a close price equal to or above the price it opened.
• A red candle is one that closes with a close price that is lower than the price it opened.
Swing Highs and Swing Lows
• A swing high is a green candle or series of consecutive green candles followed by a single red candle to complete the swing and form the peak.
• A swing low is a red candle or series of consecutive red candles followed by a single green candle to complete the swing and form the trough.
Peak and Trough Prices (Basic)
• The peak price of a complete swing high is the high price of either the red candle that completes the swing high or the high price of the preceding green candle, depending on which is higher.
• The trough price of a complete swing low is the low price of either the green candle that completes the swing low or the low price of the preceding red candle, depending on which is lower.
Historic Peaks and Troughs
The current, or most recent, peak and trough occurrences are referred to as occurrence zero. Previous peak and trough occurrences are referred to as historic and ordered numerically from right to left, with the most recent historic peak and trough occurrences being occurrence one.
Upper Trends
• A return line uptrend is formed when the current peak price is higher than the preceding peak price.
• A downtrend is formed when the current peak price is lower than the preceding peak price.
• A double-top is formed when the current peak price is equal to the preceding peak price.
Lower Trends
• An uptrend is formed when the current trough price is higher than the preceding trough price.
• A return line downtrend is formed when the current trough price is lower than the preceding trough price.
• A double-bottom is formed when the current trough price is equal to the preceding trough price.
Double Trends
• A double uptrend is formed when the current trough price is higher than the preceding trough price and the current peak price is higher than the preceding peak price.
• A double downtrend is formed when the current peak price is lower than the preceding peak price and the current trough price is lower than the preceding trough price.
Range
The range is simply the difference between the current peak and current trough prices, generally expressed in terms of points or pips.
Support and Resistance
• Support refers to a price level where the demand for an asset is strong enough to prevent the price from falling further.
• Resistance refers to a price level where the supply of an asset is strong enough to prevent the price from rising further.
Support and resistance levels are important because they can help traders identify where the price of an asset might pause or reverse its direction, offering potential entry and exit points. For example, a trader might look to buy an asset when it approaches a support level , with the expectation that the price will bounce back up. Alternatively, a trader might look to sell an asset when it approaches a resistance level , with the expectation that the price will drop back down.
It's important to note that support and resistance levels are not always relevant, and the price of an asset can also break through these levels and continue moving in the same direction.
Breakouts and Breakdowns
• A breakout occurs when the price of an asset breaks above a resistance level.
• A breakdown occurs when the price of an asset breaks below a support level.
• A confirmed breakout occurs when the price of an asset breaks and closes above a resistance level.
• A confirmed breakdown occurs when the price of an asset breaks and closes below a support level.
It's important to note that breakouts and breakdowns of resistance and support levels are not always relevant, and the price of an asset can also reverse once it has broken through a level to carry on in the opposite direction.
Trendlines
Trendlines are straight lines that are drawn between two or more points on a price chart. These lines are used as dynamic support and resistance levels for making strategic decisions and predictions about future price movements. For example traders will look for price movements along, and reactions to, trendlines in the form of rejections or breakouts/downs.
Ascending Broadening Patterns
Ascending broadening patterns are generally characterised by ascending diverging trendlines drawn from four points that form a broadening shape, or megaphone. Traders typically look for breakouts or breakdowns of ascending broadening patterns to identify potential trading opportunities, with targets and stop losses set as multiples of the pattern's range.
█ FEATURES
Inputs
• Show Historic
• Show Projections
• Pattern Color
• Extend Current Pattern Lines
• Extend Current Projection Lines
█ LIMITATIONS
All green and red candle calculations are based on differences between open and close prices, as such I have made no attempt to account for green candles that gap lower and close below the close price of the preceding candle, or red candles that gap higher and close above the close price of the preceding candle. This may cause some unexpected behaviour on some markets and timeframes. I can only recommend using 24-hour markets, if and where possible, as there are far fewer gaps and, generally, more data to work with.
Ascending Wedge Patterns [theEccentricTrader]█ OVERVIEW
This indicator automatically draws ascending wedge patterns and price projections derived from the ranges that constitute the patterns.
█ CONCEPTS
Green and Red Candles
• A green candle is one that closes with a close price equal to or above the price it opened.
• A red candle is one that closes with a close price that is lower than the price it opened.
Swing Highs and Swing Lows
• A swing high is a green candle or series of consecutive green candles followed by a single red candle to complete the swing and form the peak.
• A swing low is a red candle or series of consecutive red candles followed by a single green candle to complete the swing and form the trough.
Peak and Trough Prices (Basic)
• The peak price of a complete swing high is the high price of either the red candle that completes the swing high or the high price of the preceding green candle, depending on which is higher.
• The trough price of a complete swing low is the low price of either the green candle that completes the swing low or the low price of the preceding red candle, depending on which is lower.
Historic Peaks and Troughs
The current, or most recent, peak and trough occurrences are referred to as occurrence zero. Previous peak and trough occurrences are referred to as historic and ordered numerically from right to left, with the most recent historic peak and trough occurrences being occurrence one.
Upper Trends
• A return line uptrend is formed when the current peak price is higher than the preceding peak price.
• A downtrend is formed when the current peak price is lower than the preceding peak price.
• A double-top is formed when the current peak price is equal to the preceding peak price.
Lower Trends
• An uptrend is formed when the current trough price is higher than the preceding trough price.
• A return line downtrend is formed when the current trough price is lower than the preceding trough price.
• A double-bottom is formed when the current trough price is equal to the preceding trough price.
Double Trends
• A double uptrend is formed when the current trough price is higher than the preceding trough price and the current peak price is higher than the preceding peak price.
• A double downtrend is formed when the current peak price is lower than the preceding peak price and the current trough price is lower than the preceding trough price.
Range
The range is simply the difference between the current peak and current trough prices, generally expressed in terms of points or pips.
Support and Resistance
• Support refers to a price level where the demand for an asset is strong enough to prevent the price from falling further.
• Resistance refers to a price level where the supply of an asset is strong enough to prevent the price from rising further.
Support and resistance levels are important because they can help traders identify where the price of an asset might pause or reverse its direction, offering potential entry and exit points. For example, a trader might look to buy an asset when it approaches a support level , with the expectation that the price will bounce back up. Alternatively, a trader might look to sell an asset when it approaches a resistance level , with the expectation that the price will drop back down.
It's important to note that support and resistance levels are not always relevant, and the price of an asset can also break through these levels and continue moving in the same direction.
Breakouts and Breakdowns
• A breakout occurs when the price of an asset breaks above a resistance level.
• A breakdown occurs when the price of an asset breaks below a support level.
• A confirmed breakout occurs when the price of an asset breaks and closes above a resistance level.
• A confirmed breakdown occurs when the price of an asset breaks and closes below a support level.
It's important to note that breakouts and breakdowns of resistance and support levels are not always relevant, and the price of an asset can also reverse once it has broken through a level to carry on in the opposite direction.
Trendlines
Trendlines are straight lines that are drawn between two or more points on a price chart. These lines are used as dynamic support and resistance levels for making strategic decisions and predictions about future price movements. For example traders will look for price movements along, and reactions to, trendlines in the form of rejections or breakouts/downs.
Ascending Wedge Patterns
Ascending wedge patterns are generally characterised by ascending converging trendlines drawn from four points that form a triangle, or wedge shape. Traders typically look for breakouts or breakdowns of ascending wedge patterns to identify potential trading opportunities, with targets and stop losses set as multiples of the pattern's range.
█ FEATURES
Inputs
• Show Historic
• Show Projections
• Pattern Color
• Extend Current Pattern Lines
• Extend Current Projection Lines
█ LIMITATIONS
All green and red candle calculations are based on differences between open and close prices, as such I have made no attempt to account for green candles that gap lower and close below the close price of the preceding candle, or red candles that gap higher and close above the close price of the preceding candle. This may cause some unexpected behaviour on some markets and timeframes. I can only recommend using 24-hour markets, if and where possible, as there are far fewer gaps and, generally, more data to work with.
Broadening Patterns [theEccentricTrader]█ OVERVIEW
This indicator automatically draws broadening patterns and price projections derived from the ranges that constitute the patterns.
█ CONCEPTS
Green and Red Candles
• A green candle is one that closes with a close price equal to or above the price it opened.
• A red candle is one that closes with a close price that is lower than the price it opened.
Swing Highs and Swing Lows
• A swing high is a green candle or series of consecutive green candles followed by a single red candle to complete the swing and form the peak.
• A swing low is a red candle or series of consecutive red candles followed by a single green candle to complete the swing and form the trough.
Peak and Trough Prices (Basic)
• The peak price of a complete swing high is the high price of either the red candle that completes the swing high or the high price of the preceding green candle, depending on which is higher.
• The trough price of a complete swing low is the low price of either the green candle that completes the swing low or the low price of the preceding red candle, depending on which is lower.
Historic Peaks and Troughs
The current, or most recent, peak and trough occurrences are referred to as occurrence zero. Previous peak and trough occurrences are referred to as historic and ordered numerically from right to left, with the most recent historic peak and trough occurrences being occurrence one.
Upper Trends
• A return line uptrend is formed when the current peak price is higher than the preceding peak price.
• A downtrend is formed when the current peak price is lower than the preceding peak price.
• A double-top is formed when the current peak price is equal to the preceding peak price.
Lower Trends
• An uptrend is formed when the current trough price is higher than the preceding trough price.
• A return line downtrend is formed when the current trough price is lower than the preceding trough price.
• A double-bottom is formed when the current trough price is equal to the preceding trough price.
Range
The range is simply the difference between the current peak and current trough prices, generally expressed in terms of points or pips.
Support and Resistance
• Support refers to a price level where the demand for an asset is strong enough to prevent the price from falling further.
• Resistance refers to a price level where the supply of an asset is strong enough to prevent the price from rising further.
Support and resistance levels are important because they can help traders identify where the price of an asset might pause or reverse its direction, offering potential entry and exit points. For example, a trader might look to buy an asset when it approaches a support level , with the expectation that the price will bounce back up. Alternatively, a trader might look to sell an asset when it approaches a resistance level , with the expectation that the price will drop back down.
It's important to note that support and resistance levels are not always relevant, and the price of an asset can also break through these levels and continue moving in the same direction.
Breakouts and Breakdowns
• A breakout occurs when the price of an asset breaks above a resistance level.
• A breakdown occurs when the price of an asset breaks below a support level.
• A confirmed breakout occurs when the price of an asset breaks and closes above a resistance level.
• A confirmed breakdown occurs when the price of an asset breaks and closes below a support level.
It's important to note that breakouts and breakdowns of resistance and support levels are not always relevant, and the price of an asset can also reverse once it has broken through a level to carry on in the opposite direction.
Trendlines
Trendlines are straight lines that are drawn between two or more points on a price chart. These lines are used as dynamic support and resistance levels for making strategic decisions and predictions about future price movements. For example traders will look for price movements along, and reactions to, trendlines in the form of rejections or breakouts/downs.
Broadening Patterns
Broadening patterns are generally characterised by diverging trendlines drawn from four points that form a broadening shape, or megaphone. Traders typically look for breakouts or breakdowns of broadening patterns to identify potential trading opportunities, with targets and stop losses set as multiples of the pattern's range.
█ FEATURES
Inputs
• Show Historic
• Show Projections
• Pattern Color
• Extend Current Pattern Lines
• Extend Current Projection Lines
█ LIMITATIONS
All green and red candle calculations are based on differences between open and close prices, as such I have made no attempt to account for green candles that gap lower and close below the close price of the preceding candle, or red candles that gap higher and close above the close price of the preceding candle. This may cause some unexpected behaviour on some markets and timeframes. I can only recommend using 24-hour markets, if and where possible, as there are far fewer gaps and, generally, more data to work with.
Wedge Patterns [theEccentricTrader]█ OVERVIEW
This indicator automatically draws wedge patterns and price projections derived from the ranges that constitute the patterns.
█ CONCEPTS
Green and Red Candles
• A green candle is one that closes with a close price equal to or above the price it opened.
• A red candle is one that closes with a close price that is lower than the price it opened.
Swing Highs and Swing Lows
• A swing high is a green candle or series of consecutive green candles followed by a single red candle to complete the swing and form the peak.
• A swing low is a red candle or series of consecutive red candles followed by a single green candle to complete the swing and form the trough.
Peak and Trough Prices (Basic)
• The peak price of a complete swing high is the high price of either the red candle that completes the swing high or the high price of the preceding green candle, depending on which is higher.
• The trough price of a complete swing low is the low price of either the green candle that completes the swing low or the low price of the preceding red candle, depending on which is lower.
Historic Peaks and Troughs
The current, or most recent, peak and trough occurrences are referred to as occurrence zero. Previous peak and trough occurrences are referred to as historic and ordered numerically from right to left, with the most recent historic peak and trough occurrences being occurrence one.
Upper Trends
• A return line uptrend is formed when the current peak price is higher than the preceding peak price.
• A downtrend is formed when the current peak price is lower than the preceding peak price.
• A double-top is formed when the current peak price is equal to the preceding peak price.
Lower Trends
• An uptrend is formed when the current trough price is higher than the preceding trough price.
• A return line downtrend is formed when the current trough price is lower than the preceding trough price.
• A double-bottom is formed when the current trough price is equal to the preceding trough price.
Range
The range is simply the difference between the current peak and current trough prices, generally expressed in terms of points or pips.
Support and Resistance
• Support refers to a price level where the demand for an asset is strong enough to prevent the price from falling further.
• Resistance refers to a price level where the supply of an asset is strong enough to prevent the price from rising further.
Support and resistance levels are important because they can help traders identify where the price of an asset might pause or reverse its direction, offering potential entry and exit points. For example, a trader might look to buy an asset when it approaches a support level , with the expectation that the price will bounce back up. Alternatively, a trader might look to sell an asset when it approaches a resistance level , with the expectation that the price will drop back down.
It's important to note that support and resistance levels are not always relevant, and the price of an asset can also break through these levels and continue moving in the same direction.
Breakouts and Breakdowns
• A breakout occurs when the price of an asset breaks above a resistance level.
• A breakdown occurs when the price of an asset breaks below a support level.
• A confirmed breakout occurs when the price of an asset breaks and closes above a resistance level.
• A confirmed breakdown occurs when the price of an asset breaks and closes below a support level.
It's important to note that breakouts and breakdowns of resistance and support levels are not always relevant, and the price of an asset can also reverse once it has broken through a level to carry on in the opposite direction.
Trendlines
Trendlines are straight lines that are drawn between two or more points on a price chart. These lines are used as dynamic support and resistance levels for making strategic decisions and predictions about future price movements. For example traders will look for price movements along, and reactions to, trendlines in the form of rejections or breakouts/downs.
Wedge Patterns
Wedge patterns are generally characterised by converging trend lines drawn from four points that form a triangle, or wedge shape. Traders typically look for breakouts or breakdowns of wedge patterns to identify potential trading opportunities, with targets and stop losses set as multiples of the pattern's range.
█ FEATURES
Inputs
• Show Historic
• Show Projections
• Pattern Color
• Extend Current Pattern Lines
• Extend Current Projection Lines
█ LIMITATIONS
All green and red candle calculations are based on differences between open and close prices, as such I have made no attempt to account for green candles that gap lower and close below the close price of the preceding candle, or red candles that gap higher and close above the close price of the preceding candle. This may cause some unexpected behaviour on some markets and timeframes. I can only recommend using 24-hour markets, if and where possible, as there are far fewer gaps and, generally, more data to work with.
Harmonic Pattern Table (Source Code)This table indicator was intended as helper / reference for using XABCD Pattern.
Indikator berjadual bertujuan sebagai bantuan / rujukan untuk kegunaan XABCD Pattern.
The values shown in table was based on Harmonic Trading Volume 3: Reaction vs. Reversal written by Scott M Carney.
Nilai yang ditunjukkan dalam jadual adalah berdasarkan buku Harmonic Trading Volume 3: Reaction vs. Reversal ditulis oleh Scott M Carney.
Indicator features :
1. List Harmonic Patterns.
2. Font size small for mobile app and font size normal for desktop.
Kemampuan indikator :
1. Senarai Harmonic Pattern.
2. Saiz font kecil untuk mobile app dan saiz size normal untuk desktop.
FAQ
1. Credits / Kredit
Scott M Carney,
Scott M Carney, Trading Volume 3: Reaction vs. Reversal
2. Code Usage / Penggunaan Kod
Free to use for personal usage but credits are most welcomed especially for credits to Scott M Carney.
Bebas untuk kegunaan peribadi tetapi kredit adalah amat dialu-alukan terutamanya kredit kepada Scott M Carney.
Default Settings.
Setting asal.
Setting for selected Harmonic Pattern (Example : Bat)
Setting untuk pilihan Harmonic Pattern (Contoh : Bat)
Setting for show Harmonic Pattern only (Example : Bat)
Setting untuk nama Harmonic Pattern sahaja(Contoh : Bat)
Swing Highs/Lows & Candle Patterns [LuxAlgo]This script labels swing highs and swing lows as well as the candle pattern that occurred at that precise point. The script can detect the following 6 candle patterns: hammer, inverse hammer, bullish engulfing, hanging man, shooting star, and bearish engulfing.
This indicator by its very nature backpaints by default, meaning that the displayed components are offset in the past.
🔶 USAGE
It can be interesting to see if a top or bottom is associated with a specific candle pattern, this allows us to study the potential of such a pattern to indicate a reversal. You can hover on a label with a specific pattern to see more details about it.
The notations HH, HL, LH, and LL you can see on the labels are defined as follows:
HH : Higher high
HL : Higher low
LH : Lower high
LL : Lower low
🔶 SETTING
Length: Sensitivity of the swing high/low detection, with lower values returning the maximum/minimum of shorter-term price variations.
OBO-TOBO Head & Shoulders (H&S) Pattern HunterOBO-TOBO Head & Shoulders (H&S) Pattern Hunter
This indicator automatically detects Head and Shoulders (Bearish) and Inverse Head and Shoulders (Bullish) patterns using a smart ZigZag algorithm. Unlike standard indicators, it does not just mark the pivots; it draws the complete geometric "M" or "W" shape, including all legs from start to finish.
Key Features:
Full Geometry: Draws the complete pattern shape with proper legs, ensuring distinct visibility.
Smart Cleaning (Garbage Collector): Automatically deletes old or invalid patterns when a new one forms. Keeps your chart clean and prevents visual clutter.
Neckline Projection: Automatically draws the neckline projection to identify potential breakout levels.
Symmetry Check: Filters out invalid structures and only detects proportional patterns.
How to Use: You can adjust the "Sensitivity" (Length) setting in the menu to detect smaller or larger patterns according to your trading style.
Custom Buy/Sell Pattern BuilderAre you tired of using trading indicators that only let you follow fixed, pre-designed rules? Do you wish you could build your own “Buy” or “Sell” signals, experiment with your own ideas, or see instantly if your unique pattern works—without learning coding or hiring a developer?
The Custom Buy/Sell Pattern Builder is designed for YOU.
This TradingView indicator lets ANY trader—even a complete beginner—define exactly what kind of price and volume conditions should create a BUY or SELL label on any chart, in any market, at any timeframe.
You don’t need to know programming. You don’t need to know the definition of a hammer, doji, volume spike, or Engulfing pattern.
With a few clicks and easy dropdown choices, you can:
Make your own rules for buying or selling
Choose how many candles your pattern should look at
Decide if you want the biggest body, the lowest volume, the biggest movement, or any combination you can imagine
The result?
You’ll see clear “BUY” or “SELL” labels automatically show up on your chart whenever the exact rule YOU built matches current price action.
No more guessing. No more forced strategies. Just pure control and visual feedback!
Why Is This Powerful?
Traditional indicators (like MACD, RSI, or even classic candlestick scanners) work the same for everyone—and only as their inventors defined.
But every trader, and every market, is unique.
What if you could say:
“Show me a ‘SELL’ every time the newest candle is bigger than the one before, but with LESS volume, while the bar before that had an even smaller body—but more volume than all others?”
With this tool, it’s EASY!
You simply pick which candle you want to compare (most recent, previous, etc), what to compare (body or volume—body means the candle’s “thickness”, from open to close), choose “greater than”, “less than”, or “equal to”, and set a multiplier if you want (like “half as much”, “twice as big”, etc).
After this, if any bar on the chart fits all your rules, it will mark it as a BUY or SELL, depending on your selection.
This means—
Beginners can start experimenting with their intuition or small ideas, without tech hurdles
Experienced traders can visualize and fine-tune any possible logic, before they commit to backtesting or automating a real strategy
Every “what if” or “I wonder” setup is just 2–3 clicks away
How Does It Work? Simple Steps
1. Choose Your Signal Type
“Buy” or “Sell”
This tells the indicator whether to mark the qualifying bars with a green “BUY” or red “SELL” label
2. Pick How Many Candles To Use
“Pattern Candle Count” input (2, 3, or 4)
Example: If you use 4, the pattern will be applied to the most recent 4 candles at every step
3. Define Your Pattern With Inputs
For each candle (from newest “0” to oldest “3”), you can set:
Body Condition (example: “is this candle’s body bigger/smaller/equal to another?”)
Pick which candle to compare against
Pick “>”, “<”, “>=”, “<=”, or “=”
Set a multiplier if needed (like “0.5” to mean “half as big as” or “2” for “twice as big as”)
Volume Condition (exact same choices, but based on trading volume—not the candle’s price body)
For example:
“Candle0 Body > Candle2 Body”
means “the latest candle’s real-body (open–close) is bigger than the one two bars ago.”
“Candle1 Volume <= Candle2 Volume”
means “the previous candle’s volume is less than or equal to the volume of the bar two periods ago.”
You can leave a comparison blank if you don’t want to use it for a particular candle.
What Happens After You Set Your Rules?
Every bar on your chart is checked for your logic:
If ALL body AND volume conditions are true (for each candle you specified),
AND
The signal side (“Buy” or “Sell”) matches your dropdown,
Then a green “BUY” or red “SELL” label will show right on the bar, so you can visually spot exactly where your logic works!
Practical Example:
Suppose you want an entry setup that is:
“Sell whenever the newest candle’s body is bigger than two bars ago, body before that is bigger than three bars ago, AND the newest candle’s volume is less than or equal to two bars ago, AND the candle three bars ago’s volume is less than or equal to half the candle two bars ago’s volume.”
You’d set:
Pattern Candle Count: 4
Side: Sell
Candle0 Body Ref#: 2, Op: >, Mult: 1
Candle1 Body Ref#: 3, Op: >, Mult: 1
Candle0 Vol Ref#: 2, Op: <=, Mult: 1
Candle3 Vol Ref#: 2, Op: <=, Mult: 0.5
And the script will find all “SELL” bars on your chart matching these conditions.
Inputs Section: What Does Each Setting Do?
Let’s break down each input in the indicator’s Settings one by one, so even if you’re new, you’ll understand exactly how to use it!
1. Pattern Candle Count (2–4)
What is it?
This sets how many candles in a row you want your rule to look at.
Example:
“4” means your rules are based on the most recent candle and the 3 before it.
“2” means you are only comparing the current and previous candles.
Tip:
Beginners often use 4 to spot stronger patterns, but you can experiment!
2. Signal Side
What is it?
Choose “Buy” or “Sell”. The word you pick here decides which colored label (green for Buy, red for Sell) appears if your pattern matches.
Example:
Want to spot where “Sell” is likely? Pick “Sell”.
Change to “Buy” if you want bullish signals instead.
3. Body & Volume Comparison Settings (per Candle)
For each candle (#0 is newest/current, #3 is oldest in your pattern window):
Body Comparison
Candle# Body Ref#
Choose which other candle you want to compare this one’s body to.
“0” = newest, “1” = previous, “2” = two bars ago, “3” = three bars ago
Candle# Body Op (Operator; >, <, >=, <=, =)
How do you want to compare?
“>” means “greater than” (is bigger than)
“<” means “less than” (is smaller than)
“=” means “equal to”
Candle# Body Mult (Multiplier)
If you want relative comparisons. For example, with Mult=1:
“Candle0 body > Candle2 body x 1” means just “0 is larger than 2.”
“Candle0 body > Candle2 body x 2” means “0 is more than double 2.”
Volume Comparison
Candle# Vol Ref# / Op / Mult
Exact same logic as body, but works on the “Volume” of each candle (how much was traded during that bar).
How to Set Up a Rule (Step by Step Example)
Say you want to mark a Sell every time:
The most recent candle’s real body is BIGGER than the candle 2 bars ago;
The previous candle’s body is also BIGGER than the candle 3 bars ago;
The current candle’s volume is LESS than or equal to the volume of candle 2;
The previous candle’s volume is LESS than or equal to candle 2’s volume;
The candle 3 bars ago’s volume is LESS than or equal to HALF candle 2’s volume.
You’d set:
Pattern Candle Count: 4
Side: "Sell"
Candle0 Body Ref#: 2, Op: “>”, Mult: 1
Candle1 Body Ref#: 3, Op: “>”, Mult: 1
Candle0 Vol Ref#: 2, Op: “<=”, Mult: 1
Candle1 Vol Ref#: 2, Op: “<=”, Mult: 1
Candle3 Vol Ref#: 2, Op: “<=”, Mult: 0.5
All other comparisons (operators) can be left blank if you don’t want to use them!
When these rules are met, a bright red “SELL” label will appear right above the bar matching all your conditions.
Practical Tips & FAQ for Beginners
What does “body” mean?
It’s the “true range” of the candle: the difference between open and close. This ignores wicks for simple setups.
What does “volume” mean?
This is the total trading activity during that candle/bar. Many traders believe that patterns with different volume “meaning” (such as low-volume up bars, or high-volume down bars) signal a meaningful change.
What if nothing shows on chart?
It just means your current rules are rarely or never matched! Try making your comparisons simpler (maybe just 2-body and 2-volume conditions to start).
You can always hit “Reset Settings” to go back to default.
Can I use this for both buying and selling?
YES! You can detect both bullish (Buy) and bearish (Sell) custom conditions; just switch “Signal Side.”
Do I need to know coding?
Not at all! Everything is in simple input panels.
Creative Use Cases, Example Recipes & Troubleshooting
Creative Ways to Use
Spotting Reversals
Example:
Buy when: the newest candle body is LARGER than the previous 3 bars, but ALL volumes are lower than their neighbors.
Why? Sometimes, a big candle with surprisingly low volume after a sequence of small bars can signal a reversal.
Finding Exhaustion Moves
Example:
Sell when: the current bar body is twice as big as two bars ago, but volume is half.
Why? A very big candle with very little volume compared to similar bars may show the move is “running out of steam.”
Custom “Breakout + Confirmation” Patterns
Example:
Buy when:
Candle 0’s body is greater than Candle 2’s by at least 1.5x,
Candle 0’s volume is greater than Candle 1 and Candle 2,
Candle 1’s volume is less than Candle 0.
Why? This could catch strong breakouts but filter out noisy moves.
Multi-bar Bias/Squeeze Filter
Use “Pattern Candle Count: 4”
Set all 4 volume conditions to “<” and each reference to the previous candle.
Now, a BUY or SELL only marks when each bar is “dryer”/less active than the last — a classic squeeze or low-volatility buildup.
Troubleshooting Guide
“I don’t see any Buy/Sell label; is something broken?”
Most likely, your rules are too strict or rare! Try using only two comparisons and leave other “Op” inputs blank as a test.
Double-check you have enough candles on the chart: you need at least as many bars as your pattern count.
“Why does a label appear but not where I expect?”
Remember, the script checks your rules for every NEW candle. The candle “0” is always the most recent, then “1” is one bar back, etc.
Check the color and type chosen: “Signal Side” must be “Buy” for green, “Sell” for red.
“What if I want a more complex pattern?”
Stack conditions! You can demand the body/volume of each candle in your window meet a different rule or all follow the same rule in sequence.
Mini Glossary — For Newcomers
Candle/Bar: Each bar on the chart, shows price movement during a fixed time (e.g., one minute, one hour, one day).
Body: The colored (or filled) part of the candle — the open-to-close price range.
Volume: How much of the asset was actually traded that candle/bar.
Reference Index: When you pick “2” as a reference, it means “the candle two bars ago in the pattern window.”
Operator (“Op”): The math symbol used to compare (>, <, =, etc).
Signal Side: Whether you want to highlight bullish (“Buy”) or bearish (“Sell”) bars.
Tips for Getting More Value
Start Simple—try just one or two conditions at first. See what lights up. Slowly add more logic as you get comfortable.
Watch the chart live as you change settings. The labels update instantly—this makes strategy design fast and visual!
Try flipping your ideas: If a certain pattern doesn’t work for buys, try reversing the direction for possible “sell” setups.
Remember: There is NO wrong idea. This indicator is only limited by your creativity—it’s a “strategy playground.”
Example Quick-Start Recipes
Classic Sell:
4 candles, side = Sell
Candle0 Body > Candle2; Candle1 Body > Candle3
Candle0 Vol <= Candle2; Candle1 Vol <= Candle2; Candle3 Vol <= Candle2 × 0.5
Simple Buy After Pause:
3 candles, side = Buy
Candle0 Body > Candle1; Candle0 Vol > Candle1
All other Ops blank
Low-Volume Pullback for Entry:
4 candles, side = Buy
Candle0 Body > Candle2
Candle0 Vol < Candle1; Candle1 Vol < Candle2; Candle2 Vol < Candle3
Final Words
Think of this as your “pattern lab.” No code, no guesswork—just experiment, see what the market actually gives, and design your own visual rulebook.
If you’re stuck, reset the script to defaults—it’s always safe to start again!
If you want more ready-made “recipes” for different strategies/styles, just ask and I’ll send some more setups for you.
Happy building—and may your edge always be YOUR edge!
Approximate Entropy Zones [PhenLabs]Version: PineScript™ v6
Description
This indicator identifies periods of market complexity and randomness by calculating the Approximate Entropy (ApEn) of price action. As the movement of the market becomes complex, it means the current trend is losing steam and a reversal or consolidation is likely near. The indicator plots high-entropy periods as zones on your chart, providing a graphical suggestion to anticipate a potential market direction change. This indicator is designed to help traders identify favorable times to get in or out of a trade by highlighting when the market is in a state of disarray.
Points of Innovation
Advanced Complexity Analysis: Instead of relying on traditional momentum or trend indicators, this tool uses Approximate Entropy to quantify the unpredictability of price movements.
Dynamic Zone Creation: It automatically plots zones on the chart during periods of high entropy, providing a clear and intuitive visual guide.
Customizable Sensitivity: Users can fine-tune the ‘Entropy Threshold’ to adjust how frequently zones appear, allowing for calibration to different assets and timeframes.
Time-Based Zone Expiration: Zones can be set to expire after a specific time, keeping the chart clean and relevant.
Built-in Zone Size Filter: Excludes zones that form on excessively large candles, filtering out noise from extreme volatility events.
On-Chart Calibration Guide: A persistent note on the chart provides simple instructions for adjusting the entropy threshold, making it easy for users to optimize the indicator’s performance.
Core Components
Approximate Entropy (ApEn) Calculation: The core of the indicator, which measures the complexity or randomness of the price data.
Zone Plotting: Creates visual boxes on the chart when the calculated ApEn value exceeds a user-defined threshold.
Dynamic Zone Management: Manages the lifecycle of the zones, from creation to expiration, ensuring the chart remains uncluttered.
Customizable Settings: A comprehensive set of inputs that allow users to control the indicator’s sensitivity, appearance, and time-based behavior.
Key Features
Identifies Potential Reversals: The high-entropy zones can signal that a trend is nearing its end, giving traders an early warning.
Works on Any Timeframe: The indicator can be applied to any chart timeframe, from minutes to days.
Customizable Appearance: Users can change the color and transparency of the zones to match their chart’s theme.
Informative Labels: Each zone can display the calculated entropy value and the direction of the candle on which it formed.
Visualization
Entropy Zones: Shaded boxes that appear on the chart, highlighting candles with high complexity.
Zone Labels: Text within each zone that displays the ApEn value and a directional arrow (e.g., “0.525 ↑”).
Calibration Note: A small table in the top-right corner of the chart with instructions for adjusting the indicator’s sensitivity.
Usage Guidelines
Entropy Analysis
Source: The price data used for the ApEn calculation. (Default: close)
Lookback Length: The number of bars used in the ApEn calculation. (Default: 20, Range: 10-50)
Embedding Dimension (m): The length of patterns to be compared; a standard value for financial data. (Default: 2)
Tolerance Multiplier (r): Adjusts the tolerance for pattern matching; a larger value makes matching more lenient. (Default: 0.2)
Entropy Threshold: The ApEn value that must be exceeded to plot a zone. Increase this if too many zones appear; decrease it if too few appear. (Default: 0.525)
Time Settings
Analysis Timeframe: How long a zone remains on the chart after it forms. (Default: 1D)
Custom Period (Bars): The zone’s lifespan in bars if “Analysis Timeframe” is set to “Custom”. (Default: 1000)
Zone Settings
Zone Fill Color: The color of the entropy zones. (Default: #21f38a with 80% transparency)
Maximum Zone Size %: Filters out zones on candles that are larger than this percentage of their low price. (Default: 0.5)
Display Options
Show Entropy Label: Toggles the visibility of the text label inside each zone. (Default: true)
Label Text Position: The horizontal alignment of the text label. (Default: Right)
Show Calibration Note: Toggles the visibility of the calibration note in the corner of the chart. (Default: true)
Best Use Cases
Trend Reversal Trading: Identifying when a strong trend is likely to reverse or pause.
Breakout Confirmation: Using the absence of high entropy to confirm the strength of a breakout.
Ranging Market Identification: Periods of high entropy can indicate that a market is transitioning into a sideways or choppy phase.
Limitations
Not a Standalone Signal: This indicator should be used in conjunction with other forms of analysis to confirm trading signals.
Lagging Nature: Like all indicators based on historical data, ApEn is a lagging measure and does not predict future price movements with certainty.
Calibration Required: The effectiveness of the indicator is highly dependent on the “Entropy Threshold” setting, which needs to be adjusted for different assets and timeframes.
What Makes This Unique
Quantifies Complexity: It provides a numerical measure of market complexity, offering a different perspective than traditional indicators.
Clear Visual Cues: The zones make it easy to see when the market is in a state of high unpredictability.
User-Friendly Design: With features like the on-chart calibration note, the indicator is designed to be easy to use and optimize.
How It Works
Calculate Standard Deviation: The indicator first calculates the standard deviation of the source price data over a specified lookback period.
Calculate Phi: It then calculates a value called “phi” for two different pattern lengths (embedding dimensions ‘m’ and ‘m+1’). This involves comparing sequences of data points to see how many are “similar” within a certain tolerance (determined by the standard deviation and the ‘r’ multiplier).
Calculate ApEn: The Approximate Entropy is the difference between the two phi values. A higher ApEn value indicates greater irregularity and unpredictability in the data.
Plot Zones: If the calculated ApEn exceeds the user-defined ‘Entropy Threshold’, a zone is plotted on the chart.
Note: The “Entropy Threshold” is the most important setting to adjust. If you see too many zones, increase the threshold. If you see too few, decrease it.
Star Pattern IdentifierThe Star Pattern Identifier is a custom TradingView indicator designed to detect and mark Morning Star (MS) and Evening Star (ES) candlestick patterns, which are powerful reversal signals. This indicator offers a flexible and customizable approach by incorporating adjustable parameters for both the size and volume of the third candle in the pattern.
Key Features:
Morning Star (MS) : A bullish reversal pattern that occurs after a downtrend.
Evening Star (ES) : A bearish reversal pattern that occurs after an uptrend.
Adjustable Parameters:
Third Candle Size Multiplier : Define how large the body of the third candle should be relative to the second candle (default is 2x).
Third Candle Volume Multiplier : Control the minimum volume of the third candle in relation to the second candle (default is 0.5x).
The script ensures that the third candle’s volume is at least 50% of the second candle's volume and that its body is at least twice the size of the second candle, to filter out weaker signals.
The patterns are marked directly on the chart with "MS" (Morning Star) or "ES" (Evening Star) labels for easy identification.
Practical Use:
Use this indicator to spot potential trend reversals with more confidence by ensuring strong candlestick body and volume conditions.
Customize the parameters to suit your trading strategy and preferences.
How it Works:
The indicator looks for a bearish first candle , followed by a bullish or indecisive second candle , and a bullish third candle for the Morning Star pattern.
For the Evening Star, the indicator looks for a bullish first candle , followed by a bearish or indecisive second candle , and a bearish third candle .
The size and volume of the third candle are checked to ensure it meets the set parameters, confirming the strength of the reversal signal.
This tool is perfect for traders seeking to spot reversal signals in the market.
E9 Shark-32 PatternUnderstanding the Shark-32 Pattern and its Trading Applications
The Shark-32 Pattern is a bearish technical trading formation used to predict market reversals or trend continuations. It highlights a downward move followed by a corrective rally, signaling a potential resumption of the downtrend. Here’s a breakdown of how it works:
What is the Shark-32 Pattern?
The Shark-32 pattern is a five-wave structure typically observed in bearish markets:
Wave 0 to X: A significant price decline starts the pattern.
Wave X to A: A correction pushes the price slightly upward.
Wave A to B: The price drops again but doesn’t reach the initial low.
Wave B to C: A final sharp decline concludes the pattern.
Once Wave C is formed, it suggests that the market will continue to move downward, presenting a potential selling or shorting opportunity.
Using the Pattern in Trading
This pattern is valuable for traders seeking high-probability bearish setups. The goal is to capitalize on the continuation of a downtrend following the corrective rally (X to A). Identifying the Shark-32 pattern helps anticipate the next wave of selling pressure.
Trading Setup
Identify a Shark-32 pattern.
If the price closes above the pattern's high, buy at the open the next day.
If the price closes below the pattern's low, short at the open the next day.
Sell/cover when the price moves 7% in the direction of the breakout.
Close the trade for a loss if the price moves 7% in the opposite direction.
For example, in a bull market after an upward breakout from a Shark-32, the net gain was $69.55. The method won 56% of the time with 5,218 winning trades and an average gain of $714.07. Conversely, 44% of trades were losers, with an average loss of $747.33. The average holding period was 26 calendar days.
The gains and losses were closely aligned with the 7% threshold set for this test.
Key Target Levels
To enhance the strategy, use dotted projection lines as target levels:
Upper Target: Drawn above the high of the corrective rally (Wave A). If the price breaks above this line, it may signal further upward movement, indicating a potentially weaker downtrend.
Lower Target: Positioned below the low of Wave C, providing a target for bearish trades.
These lines help determine future price targets and assist in setting take-profit or stop-loss levels.
Trading the Breakout
Look for breakouts once the Shark-32 pattern is identified:
Upward Breakout: If the price closes above the green line (high from two bars ago), it indicates a potential reversal to the upside.
Downward Breakout: If the price breaks below the red line (low from two bars ago), it confirms the bearish continuation.
Breakouts allow traders to adjust their positions based on market shifts.
Trading Tips
Continuation: The Shark-32 pattern acts as a continuation 60% of the time, confirming the ongoing trend.
Breakout Confirmation: Wait for the price to close above or below the pattern’s key levels before entering a trade.
Trade with the Trend: Since the Shark-32 is a continuation pattern, expect the breakout to align with the inbound price trend.
Symmetry: Patterns with symmetry often perform better. For more insights, refer to detailed trading literature.
Half-Staff: The Shark-32 can form midway in a trend, similar to flags and pennants.
Shark-32: Trading Performance
Based on an analysis of 23,369 trades, the following performance metrics were observed:
Bull Market with Upward Breakout: The average net profit was $69.55. This method won 56% of the time, with winning trades averaging $714.07. Losing trades, which constituted 44% of the total, had an average loss of $747.33. The average holding period was 26 calendar days.
Bull Market with Downward Breakout: The average net loss was $(76.36). This method won 43% of the time, with winning trades averaging $753.56. Losing trades, which constituted 57% of the total, had an average loss of $706.32. The average holding period was 23 calendar days.
Bear Market with Upward Breakout: The average net loss was $(89.13). This method won 46% of the time, with winning trades averaging $710.77. Losing trades, which constituted 54% of the total, had an average loss of $756.97. The average holding period was 16 calendar days.
Bear Market with Downward Breakout: The average net profit was $65.17. This method won 52% of the time, with winning trades averaging $781.62. Losing trades, which constituted 48% of the total, had an average loss of $722.41. The average holding period was 13 calendar days.
All Candlestick Patterns on Backtest [By MUQWISHI]▋ INTRODUCTION :
The “All Candlestick Patterns on Backtest” indicator generates a table that offers a clear visualization of the historical return percentages for each candlestick pattern strategy over a specified time period. This table serves as an organized resource, serving as a launching point for in-depth research into candle formations. It may help to rectify any misconceptions surrounding candlestick patterns, refine trading approaches, and it could be foundation to make informed decisions in trading journey.
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▋ OVERVIEW:
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▋ CREDIT:
Credit to public technical “*All Candlestick Patterns*” indicator.
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▋ TABLE:
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▋ CHART:
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▋ INDICATOR SETTINGS:
#Section One: Table Setting
#Section Two: Backtest Setting
(1) Backtest Starting Period.
Note: If the datetime of the first candle on the chart is after the entreated datetime, the calculation will start from the first candle on the chart.
(2) Initial Equity ($).
(3) Leverage: Current Equity x Leverage Value.
(4) Entry Mode:
- “At Close”: Execute entry order as soon as the candle confirmed.
- “Breakout High (Low for Short)”: Stop limit buy order, entry order will be executed as soon as the next candle breakout the high of last pattern’s candle (low for short)
(5) Cancel Entry Within Bars: This option is applicable with {Entry Mode = Breakout High (Low for Short)}, to cancel the Entry Order if it's not executed within certain selected number of bars.
(6) Stoploss Range: the range refers to high of pattern - low of pattern.
(7) Risk:Reward: the calculation of risk:reward range start from entry price level. For example: A pattern triggered with range 10 points, and entry price is 100.
- For 1:1~risk:reward would the stoploss at 90 and takeprofit at 110.
- For 1:3~risk:reward would the stoploss at 90 and takeprofit at 130.
#Section Three: Technical & Candle Patterns
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▋ Comments:
This table was developed for research and educational purposes.
Candlestick patterns are almost similar as seen in “*All Candlestick Patterns*” indicator.
The table results should not be taken as a major concept to build a trading decision.
Personally, I see candlestick patterns as a means to comprehend the psychology of the market, and help to follow the price action.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you.
Candle Pattern ProbabilityThe "Candle Pattern Probability" indicator is a technical analysis tool designed specifically for traders who want to assess the probability of success for different candlestick patterns in the financial markets.
Japanese candlesticks, also known as candlesticks, provide valuable information about price action within a specific time period. These candlestick patterns can help identify potential trend reversals as well as signal entry and exit points in the market.
The "Candle Pattern Probability" indicator uses a data-driven approach to calculate the likelihood of a specific candlestick pattern resulting in a successful price movement. It operates on the premise that certain candlestick patterns tend to repeat and have a higher probability of leading to predictable market movements.
The indicator analyzes a wide variety of candlestick patterns such as the hammer, shooting star, bullish/bearish engulfing, doji, hanging man, among others. It employs specific statistics and algorithms to evaluate the frequency and effectiveness of these patterns in the past, thereby estimating the probability of their repetition in the future.
The indicator's output is visually presented as a percentage value or a color scale, facilitating interpretation by traders. The higher the percentage value or the more intensified the color, the greater the estimated probability of success for the analyzed candlestick pattern.
It is important to note that the "Candle Pattern Probability" indicator is a supplementary tool and should not be considered as a definitive signal for trading decisions. It is recommended to use it in conjunction with other technical indicators, fundamental analysis, and a sound understanding of the market before making trades.
Please remember that the analysis of candlestick patterns and the use of this indicator require practice, experience, and trading knowledge. It is always advisable to conduct additional testing and validation before basing decisions solely on the results provided by this indicator.
XABCD Harmonic Pattern Custom Range Interactive█ OVERVIEW
This indicator was designed based on Harmonic Pattern Book written by Scott Carney. It was simplified to user who may always used tools such as XABCD Pattern and Long Position / Short Position, which consume a lot of time, recommended for both beginner and expert of Harmonic Pattern Traders. XABCD Pattern require tool usage of Magnet tool either Strong Magnet, Week Magnet or none, which cause error or human mistake especially daily practice.
Simplified Guideline by sequence for Harmonic Pattern if using manual tools :
Step 1 : Trade Identification - XABCD Pattern
Step 2 : Trade Execution - Any manual tools of your choice
Step 3 : Trade Management - Position / Short Position
█ INSPIRATION
Inspired by design, code and usage of CAGR. Basic usage of custom range / interactive, pretty much explained here . Credits to TradingView.
I use a lot of XABCD Pattern and Long Position / Short Position, require 5 to 10 minutes on average, upon determine the validity of harmonic pattern.
Upon creating this indicator, I believed that time can be reduced, gain more confidence, reduce error during drawing XABCD, which helps most of harmonic pattern users.
█ FEATURES
Table can positioned by any postion and font size can be resized.
Table can be display through optimized display or manual control.
Validility of harmonic pattern depends on BC ratio.
Harmonic pattern can be displayed fully or optimized while showing BC ratio validity.
Trade Execution at point D can be displayed on / off.
Stop Loss and Take Profit can be calculated automatically or manually.
Optimized table display based extend line setup and profit and loss setup.
Execution zone can be offset to Point C, by default using Point D.
Currency can be show or hide.
Profit and Loss can be displayed on axis once line is extended.
█ HOW TO USE
Step 1 : Trade Identification - Draw points from Point X to Point C. Dont worry about magnet, point will attached depends on High or Low of the candle.
Step 2 : Trade Execution - Check the validity of BC to determine the validity of harmonic pattern generated. Pattern only generate 1 pattern upon success. Otherwise, redraw to other points.
Step 3 : Trade Management - Determine the current candle either reach Point D or Potential Reversal Zone (PRZ). Check for Profit & Loss once reach PRZ.
█ USAGE LIMITATIONS
Harmonic Patterns only limits to patterns mentioned in Harmonic Trading Volume 3 due to other pattern may have other or different philosophy.
Only can be used for Daily timeframe and below due to bar_time is based on minutes by default.
Not recommended for Weekly and Monthly timeframe.
If Point X, A, B, C and D is next to each other, it is recommend to use lower timeframe.
Automated alert is not supported for this release. However, alert can be done manually. Alert will updated on the version.
█ PINE SCRIPT LIMITATIONS
Known bug for when calculate time in array, causing label may not appeared or offset.
Unable to convert to library due to usage of array.get(). I prefer usage for a combination of array.get(id, 0), array.get(id, 1), array.get(id, 2) into custom function, however I faced this issue during make arrays of label. Index can be simply refered as int, for id, i not sure, already try id refered as simple, nothing happens.
linefill.new() will appeared as diamond box if overused.
Text in box.new() unable to use ternary condition or switch to change color. Bgcolor also affected.
Label display is larger than XABCD tool. Hopefully in future, have function to resize label similar to XABCD tools.
█ IMPORTANTS
Trade Management (Profit & Loss) is calculated from Point A to D.
Take Profit is calculated based on ratio 0.382 and 0.618 of Point A to D.
Always check BC validity before proceed to Trade Management.
Length of XABCD is equal to XAB plus BCD, where XAB and BCD are one to one ratio. Length is measured in time.
Use other oscillator to countercheck. Normally use built-in Relative Strength Index (RSI) and Divergence Indicator to determine starting point of Point X and A.
█ HARMONIC PATTERNS SUPPORTED
// Credits to Scott M Carney, author of Harmonic Trading Volume 3: Reaction vs. Reversal
Alt Bat - Page 101
Bat - Page 98
Crab - Page 104
Gartley - Page 92
Butterfly - Page 113
Deep Crab - Page 107
Shark - Page 119 - 220
█ FAQ
Pattern such as 5-0, perfect XABCD and ABCD that not included, will updated on either next version or new release.
Point D time is for approximation only, not including holidays and extended session.
Basic explaination for Harmonic Trading System (Trade Identification, Trade Execution and Trade Management).
Harmonic Patterns values is pretty much summarized here including Stop Loss.
Basic explanation for Alt Bat, Bat, Crab, Gartley, Deep Crab and Butterfly.
█ USAGE / TIPS EXAMPLES (Description explained in each image)
Reversal Candlestick Pattern Detector// Name: Reversal Candlestick Pattern Detector
// Condition:
// 1-up move: last n candles, 3/5 move higher; and/or the last is the highest in past n bars
// 2-down move: last n candles, 3/5 move lower; and/or the last is the lowest in past n bars
//
// Show Bullish reversal pattern in down move; Show Bearish reversal pattern in up move;
//
//Reversal candlestick patterns:
//1. Hammer/Shooting Star,
//2. Engulfing,
//3. Morning/Evening Star,
//4. Harami, --Also Harami could be used in continuation (Rally based Rally/Drop based Drop);
//5. Piercing/Dark Cloud cover,
//6. Hook Reversal
//7. Breakaway Gap, or Gap Crosses SMA8, SMA50. This is for un-filled Gap only. low >high or high
Function To Candles - Another way to see indicatorsIntroduction
There are different and better way's to see price data, a candlestick chart is one of the best way to see the price since you have access to the open/high/low/close information, this is really efficient and can allow for naked non parametric trading strategies (candlesticks patterns) . But what about making candles out of indicators ? There are tons of studies about candlesticks patterns in price data but none (?) about candlestick patterns using indicator data, therefore i made this script in order to show candles from various indicators, i also made an heikin-ashi mode.
Rsi To Candles
All the indicators are use the open/high/low/close price as input in order to return candles. length control the indicator period.
Stochastic To Candles
The stochastic oscillator is restrained in a range of 0/100, therefore when equal to 0 or 100 the candles can be flat.
Rate Of Change To Candles
The rate of change don't distort price as heavily as other indicators since its based on differencing.
Center Of Gravity To Candles
The center of gravity (cog) is defined from tradingview as "an indicator based on statistics and the Fibonacci golden ratio", its not an indicator i'am familiar with and i don't know if its the same proposed by Elhers. The candles are smooth, high length can flatten the candles heavily making them hard to see.
Correlation Oscillator
In a range of -1/1 this indicator is quite smooth and can also flatten candles.
Patterns And Heikin-Ashi
There are tons of patterns that can be generated from candlesticks, they can be applied to this indicator as well.
The indicator can show an heikin-ashi mode, heikin-ashi candlestick use averaging to plot candles, this is why they appear smoother, some signals generated from heikin-ashi candles are :
Bullish body with no lower shadows = Strong Uptrend
Bearish body with no higher shadows = Strong Downtrend
High range and small body = Indecision/Risk of reversal
Conclusion
I made an indicator able to draw candles from other indicators, those candles contain various information that can generate decision from patterns. I hope you find a use to it, if its the case share your findings with me, maybe that you will even be able find a new candlestick pattern :)
Thanks for reading !
BH - Candlestick Pattern DetectionThis is a script to help the beginners locate the candle patterns. It has a nice code that can be used in other scripts too. Easy to use with separated functions, simple patterns and complex patterns detections.
I have done some updates at the Candlestick Patterns Identified script by @repo32. Was a good start of my ideia. Tks for sharing repo.
It will be always under constant development but I want to share this first version to know what can be done to get better, improve, get more desired patterns, know what are you guys using that could be helpful.
I still need to check if all patterns are correct.
Any comments, help and suggestions will be appreciated.
Marcos Issler @ Isslerman
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.
IU Inside out candlestick patternIU Inside Out Candlestick Pattern
This indicator identifies the Inside Out Candlestick Pattern — a unique 3-bar price action setup that captures strong market momentum and potential reversals with greater reliability than traditional patterns.
Pattern Logic:
The Inside Out pattern builds upon a classic engulfing setup by adding a breakout confirmation, making it a refined and filtered approach to candlestick analysis.
Bullish Inside Out Logic:
- Bar must be a bullish engulfing candle (engulfs previous bearish candle).
- Current bar must be bullish and must close above the high of the engulfing candle (a bullish breakout).
- When this setup is confirmed, a shaded green box is drawn around the range of the engulfing candle and its preceding bar.
Bearish Inside Out Logic:
- Bar must be a bearish engulfing candle (engulfs previous bullish candle).
- Current bar must be bearish and must close below the low of the engulfing candle (a bearish breakdown).
- When confirmed, a red box highlights the zone formed by the engulfing candle and its prior bar.
Why this is unique:
Unlike conventional candlestick indicators that trigger signals immediately after an engulfing pattern, this script adds a breakout condition to validate follow-through strength. This reduces false positives and gives traders a clearer edge. The pattern is also rare, which means it captures strong, decisive moves when it does appear.
How users can benefit:
- High-quality entries: Only shows patterns with proven follow-through, improving trade timing.
- Visual clarity: Boxes and labels highlight significant price zones for easy interpretation.
- Flexible use: Applicable across timeframes and instruments — ideal for both intraday and swing traders.
- Alerts included: Real-time alerts help traders stay updated without staring at charts all day.
This script is a powerful tool for price action traders looking to enhance pattern reliability and signal strength through structure-based breakout confirmation.
Similar Bars Pattern DetecterDescription:
The Similar Bars Pattern Detector is a professional Pine Script indicator designed for TradingView users who want to identify sequences of similar candlesticks in a row. Whether you're looking for bullish or bearish patterns, this tool helps you spot repeating formations based on customizable settings.
Features:
✅ Detects patterns of consecutive similar bars
✅ Works for both bullish and bearish trends
✅ Uses tick-based range filtering for precise detection
✅ Fully customizable: adjust number of candles, trend type, and range
✅ Highlights detected patterns directly on the chart
🔹 Ideal for traders who rely on pattern recognition to confirm trends and price movements.
🔹 Works across all markets and timeframes.
💡 How to Use:
1️⃣ Set the number of candles to detect a repeating pattern.
2️⃣ Choose bullish or bearish trend direction.
3️⃣ Adjust the tick range to fine-tune pattern similarity.
🚀 Enhance your trading analysis with this powerful pattern recognition tool!
