Point and Figure Chart - LiveHello Traders,
This is "Point and Figure Chart (PnF)" script that run in separated window in real time. The separated PnF chart window is timeless, so no relation with the time on the chart. PnF chart consist of "X" and "O" columns. While "X" columns represents rising prices, "O" column represents a falling price. If you have no idea about what PnF charting is then you should search for "Point and Figure Charting" on the net and get some info before using this script.
Now lets talk about details. PnF Chart requires at least two variables to be set => Box size and Reversal. Box size represents the size of each X/O in PnF chart and the reversal is used to calculate new X/O or reversal. for example if currrent column is X column then for new "X", "box size * 1" move is needed and for new "O" column or reversal, "box size * revelsal" move is needed. in the script I use lines as X/O columns.
In the options you can set "Box Size Assingment Method". you have 3 options Traditional, ATR, Percentage . what are they?
Traditional: user-defined box size, means you can set the box size as you wish, using the option . if you use this option then you should set it accordingly.
ATR : that's dynamic box size scaling and on each columns it's calculated once, you can set length for ATR
Percentage: that's also dynamic box size scaling according to closing price when new column appeared. if you use this option then you should set it accordingly.
Reversal: The reversal is typically 3 but you can change it as you wish
"Change Bar Color by PnF Trend": if you enable this option then bar color changes by PnF columns, by default it's not enabled
"Change Column Color When Breakout Occurs": PnF color changes if Double Top/Bottom breakout accours. enabled by default and you can set the colors as you wish using the options
"Change Bar Color When Breakout Occurs": bar colors changed if Double Top/Bottom breakout accours. enabled by default and you can set the colors as you wish using the options
the script checks only Double Top/Bottom breakouts at the moment. there are many other breakouts such Triple/Quadruple, Ascending/Descending Triple Top/Bottom breakouts, Catapult etc.
Also the script shows new X/O level and reversal Levels in PnF window. An example:
If you enable "Change Bar Color by PnF Trend" option:
An example if you disable the option "Change Column Color When Breakout Occurs
You may want to see my another/older "Point and Point Chart" script as well. you can find it in my profile/published scripts and in the Public Library. I use same PnF calculation algorithm in both scripts.
Enjoy!
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Cyclic Smoothed RSI with Motive-Corrective Wave Indicator
This indicator uses the cyclic smoothed Relative Strength Index (cRSI) instead of the traditional Relative Strength Index (RSI). See below for more info on the benefits to the cRSI.
My key contributions
1) A Weighted Moving Average (WMA) to track the general trend of the cRSI signal. This is very helpful in determining when the equity switches from bullish to bearish, which can be used to determine buy/sell points. This is then is used to color the region between the upper and lower cRSI bands (green above, red below).
2) An attempt to detect the motive (impulse) and corrective and waves. Corrective waves are indicated A, B, C, D, E, F, G. F and G waves are not technically Elliot Waves, but the way I detect waves it is really hard to always get it right. Once and a while you could actually see G and F a second time. Motive waves are identified as s (strong) and w (weak). Strong waves have a peak above the cRSI upper band and weak waves have a peak below the upper band.
3) My own divergence indicator for bull, hidden bull, bear, and hidden bear. I was not able to replicate the TradingView style of drawing a line from peak to peak, but for this indicator I think in the end it makes the chart cleaner.
There is a latency issue with an indicator that is based on moving averages. That means they tend to trigger right after key events. Perfect timing is not possible strictly with these indicators, but they do work very well "on average." However, my implementation has minimal latency as peaks (tops/bottoms) only require one bar to detect.
As a bit of an Easter Egg, this code can be tweaked and run as a strategy to get buy/sell signals. I use this code for both my indicator and for trading strategy. Just copy and past it into a new strategy script and just change it from study to a strategy, something like this:
strategy("cRSI + Waves Strategy with VWMA overlay", overlay=overlay)
The buy/sell code is at the end and just needs to be uncommented. I make no promises or guarantees about how good it is as a strategy, but it gives you some code and ideas to work with.
Tuning
1) Volume Weighted Moving Average (VWMA): This is a “hidden strategy” feature implemented that will display the high-low bands of the VWMA on the price chart if run the code using “overlay = true”.
- If the equity does not have volume, then the VWMA will not show up. Uncheck this box and it will use the regular WMA (no volume).
- defines how far back the WMA averages price.
2) cRSI (Black line in the indicator)
- Increase to length that amount of time a band (upper/lower) stays high/low after a peak. Reduce the value to shorten the time. Just increment it up/down to see the effect.
- defines how far back the SMA averages the cRSI. This affects the purple line in the indicator.
- defines how many bars back the peak detector looks to determine if a peak has occurred. For example, a top is detected like this: current-bar down relative to the 1-bar-back, 1-bar-back up relative to 2-bars-back (look back = 1), c) 2-bars-back up relative to 3-bars-back (lookback = 2), and d) 3-bars-back up relative to 4-bars-back (lookback = 3). I hope that makes sense. There are only 2 options for this setting: 2 or 3 bars. 2 bars will be able to detect small peaks but create more “false” peaks that may not be meaningful. 3 bars will be more robust but can miss short duration peaks.
3) Waves
- The check boxes are self explanatory for which labels they turn on and off on the plot.
4) Divergence Indicators
- The check boxes are self explanatory for which labels they turn on and off on the plot.
Hints
- The most common parameter to change is the . Different stocks will have different levels of strength in their peaks. A setting of 2 may generate too many corrective waves.
- Different times scales will give you different wave counts. This is to be expected. A counter impulse wave inside a corrective wave may actually go above the cRSI WMA on a smaller time frame. You may need to increase it one or two levels to see large waves.
- Just because you see divergence (bear or hidden bear) does not mean a price is going to go down. Often price continues to rise through bears, so take note and that is normal. Bulls are usually pretty good indicators especially if you see them on C,E,G waves.
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cyclic smoothed RSI (cRSI) indicator
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The “core” code for the cyclic smoothed RSI (cRSI) indicator was written by Lars von Theinen and is subject to the terms of the Mozilla Public License 2.0 at mozilla.org Copyright (C) 2017 CC BY, whentotrade / Lars von Thienen. For more details on the cRSI Indicator:
The cyclic smoothed RSI indicator is an enhancement of the classic RSI, adding
1) additional smoothing according to the market vibration,
2) adaptive upper and lower bands according to the cyclic memory and
3) using the current dominant cycle length as input for the indicator.
It is much more responsive to market moves than the basic RSI. The indicator uses the dominant cycle as input to optimize signal, smoothing, and cyclic memory. To get more in-depth information on the cyclic-smoothed RSI indicator, please read Decoding The Hidden Market Rhythm - Part 1: Dynamic Cycles (2017), Chapter 4: "Fine-tuning technical indicators." You need to derive the dominant cycle as input parameter for the cycle length as described in chapter 4.
Hope this helps and good luck.
Bitcoin Logarithmic Growth CurvesThis plots logarithmic curves fitted to major Bitcoin bear market tops & bottoms. Top line is fitted to bull tops, bottom line is fitted to lower areas of the logarithmic price trend (which is not always the same as bear market bottoms). Middle line is the median of the top & bottom, and the faded solid lines are fibonacci levels in between.
Inspired by & based on a Medium post by Harold Christopher Burger, which shows how linear Bitcoin's long-term price growth is when plotted on a double-log chart (log scaling on the price AND time axis).
These curves will only make sense for tickers representing Bitcoin vs. USD (such as BITSTAMP:BTCUSD, BITMEX:XBTUSD, BLX index). Plotting on other assets will probably end up with lines that shoot off into space without any relationship to the underlying price action.
The upper, middle & lower curves can be projected into the future, which can be turned on or off in the indicator settings. The fibonacci levels can also be switched on/off. And the upper & lower curve intercepts & slopes can be tweaked.
I'm releasing this open-source, if you end up making something cool based off of this code, I don't need attribution but please hit me up on here or on twitter (same username) so I can check out what ya made. Thanks, hope y'all enjoy it.
Volume Profile Free Ultra SLI (100 Levels Value Area VWAP) - RRBVolume Profile Free Ultra SLI by RagingRocketBull 2019
Version 1.0
This indicator calculates Volume Profile for a given range and shows it as a histogram consisting of 100 horizontal bars.
This is basically the MAX SLI version with +50 more Pinescript v4 line objects added as levels.
It can also show Point of Control (POC), Developing POC, Value Area/VWAP StdDev High/Low as dynamically moving levels.
Free accounts can't access Standard TradingView Volume Profile, hence this indicator.
There are several versions: Free Pro, Free MAX SLI, Free Ultra SLI, Free History. This is the Free Ultra SLI version. The Differences are listed below:
- Free Pro: 25 levels, +Developing POC, Value Area/VWAP High/Low Levels, Above/Below Area Dimming
- Free MAX SLI: 50 levels, 2x SLI modes for Buy/Sell or even higher res 150 levels
- Free Ultra SLI: 100 levels, packed to the limit, 2x SLI modes for Buy/Sell or even higher res 300 levels
- Free History: auto highest/lowest, historic poc/va levels for each session
Features:
- High-Res Volume Profile with up to 100 levels (line implementation)
- 2x SLI modes for even higher res: 300 levels with 3x vertical SLI, 100 buy/sell levels with 2x horiz SLI
- Calculate Volume Profile on full history
- POC, Developing POC Levels
- Buy/Sell/Total volume modes
- Side Cover
- Value Area, VAH/VAL dynamic levels
- VWAP High/Low dynamic levels with Source, Length, StdDev as params
- Show/Hide all levels
- Dim Non Value Area Zones
- Custom Range with Highlighting
- 3 Anchor points for Volume Profile
- Flip Levels Horizontally
- Adjustable width, offset and spacing of levels
- Custom Color for POC/VA/VWAP levels, Transparency for buy/sell levels
WARNING:
- Compilation Time: 1 min 20 sec
Usage:
- specify max_level/min_level/spacing (required)
- select range (start_bar, range length), confirm with range highlighting
- select volume type: Buy/Sell/Total
- select mode Value Area/VWAP to show corresponding levels
- flip/select anchor point to position the buy/sell levels
- use Horiz Buy/Sell SLI mode with 100 or Vertical SLI with 300 levels if needed
- use POC/Developing POC/VA/VWAP High/Low as S/R levels. Usually daily values from 1-3 days back are used as levels for the current day.
SLI:
use SLI modes to extend the functionality of the indicator:
- Horiz Buy/Sell 2x SLI lets you view 100 Buy/Sell Levels at the same time
- Vertical Max_Vol 3x SLI lets you increase the resolution to 300 levels
- you need at least 2 instances of the indicator attached to the same chart for SLI to work
1) Enable Horiz SLI:
- attach 2 indicator instances to the chart
- make sure all instances have the same min_level/max_level/range/spacing settings
- select volume type for each instance: you can have a buy/sell or buy/total or sell/total SLI. Make sure your buy volume instance is the last attached to be displayed on top of sell/total instances without overlapping.
- set buy_sell_sli_mode to true for indicator instances with volume_type = buy/sell, for type total this is optional.
- this basically tells the script to calculate % lengths based on total volume instead of individual buy/sell volumes and use ext offset for sell levels
- Sell Offset is calculated relative to Buy Offset to stack/extend sell after buy. Buy Offset = Zero - Buy Length. Sell Offset = Buy Offset - Sell Length = Zero - Buy Length - Sell Length
- there are no master/slave instances in this mode, all indicators are equal, poc/va levels are not affected and can work independently, i.e. one instance can show va levels, another - vwap.
2) Enable Vertical SLI:
- attach the first instance and evaluate the full range to roughly determine where is the highest max_vol/poc level i.e. 0..20000, poc is in the bottom half (third, middle etc) or
- add more instances and split the full vertical range between them, i.e. set min_level/max_level of each corresponding instance to 0..10000, 10000..20000 etc
- make sure all instances have the same range/spacing settings
- an instance with a subrange containing the poc level of the full range is now your master instance (bottom half). All other instances are slaves, their levels will be calculated based on the max_vol/poc of the master instance instead of local values
- set show_max_vol_sli to true for the master instance. for slave instances this is optional and can be used to check if master/slave max_vol values match and slave can read the master's value. This simply plots the max_vol value
- you can also attach all instances and set show_max_vol_sli to true in all of them - the instance with the largest max_vol should become the master
Auto/Manual Ext Max_Vol Modes:
- for auto vertical max_vol SLI mode set max_vol_sli_src in all slave instances to the max_vol of the master indicator: "VolumeProfileFree_MAX_RRB: Max Volume for Vertical SLI Mode". It can be tricky with 2+ instances
- in case auto SLI mode doesn't work - assign max_vol_sli_ext in all slave instances the max_vol value of the master indicator manually and repeat on each change
- manual override max_vol_sli_ext has higher priority than auto max_vol_sli_src when both values are assigned, when they are 0 and close respectively - SLI is disabled
- master/slave max_vol values must match on each bar at all times to maintain proper level scale, otherwise slave's levels will look larger than they should relative to the master's levels.
- Max_vol (red) is the last param in the long list of indicator outputs
- the only true max_vol/poc in this SLI mode is the master's max_vol/poc. All poc/va levels in slaves will be irrelevant and are disabled automatically. Slaves can only show VWAP levels.
- VA Levels of the master instance in this SLI mode are calculated based on the subrange, not the whole range and may be inaccurate. Cross check with the full range.
WARNING!
- auto mode max_vol_sli_src is experimental and may not work as expected
- you can only assign auto mode max_vol_sli_src = max_vol once due to some bug with unhandled exception/buffer overflow in Tradingview. Seems that you can clear the value only by removing the indicator instance
- sometimes you may see a "study in error state" error when attempting to set it back to close. Remove indicator/Reload chart and start from scratch
- volume profile may not finish to redraw and freeze in an ugly shape after an UI parameter change when max_vol_sli_src is assigned a max_vol value. Assign it to close - VP should redraw properly, but it may not clear the assigned max_vol value
- you can't seem to be able to assign a proper auto max_vol value to the 3rd slave instance
- 2x Vertical SLI works and tested in both auto/manual, 3x SLI - only manual seems to work (you can have a mixed mode: 2nd instance - auto, 3rd - manual)
Notes:
- This code uses Pinescript v3 compatibility framework
- This code is 20x-30x faster (main for cycle is removed) especially on lower tfs with long history - only 4-5 sec load/redraw time vs 30-60 sec of the old Pro versions
- Instead of repeatedly calculating the total sum of volumes for the whole range on each bar, vol sums are now increased on each bar and passed to the next in the range making it a per range vs per bar calculation that reduces time dramatically
- 100 levels consist of 50 main plot levels and 50 line objects used as alternate levels, differences are:
- line objects are always shown on top of other objects, such as plot levels, zero line and side cover, it's not possible to cover/move them below.
- all line objects have variable lengths, use actual x,y coords and don't need side cover, while all plot levels have a fixed length of 100 bars, use offset and require cover.
- all key properties of line objects, such as x,y coords, color can be modified, objects can be moved/deleted, while this is not possible for static plot levels.
- large width values cause line objects to expand only up/down from center while their length remains the same and stays within the level's start/end points similar to an area style.
- large width values make plot levels expand in all directions (both h/v), beyond level start/end points, sometimes overlapping zero line, making them an inaccurate % length representation, as opposed to line objects/plot levels with area style.
- large width values translate into different widths on screen for line objects and plot levels.
- you can't compensate for this unwanted horiz width expansion of plot levels because width uses its own units, that don't translate into bars/pixels.
- line objects are visible only when num_levels > 50, plot levels are used otherwise
- Since line objects are lines, plot levels also use style line because other style implementations will break the symmetry/spacing between levels.
- if you don't see a volume profile check range settings: min_level/max_level and spacing, set spacing to 0 (or adjust accordingly based on the symbol's precision, i.e. 0.00001)
- you can view either of Buy/Sell/Total volumes, but you can't display Buy/Sell levels at the same time using a single instance (this would 2x reduce the number of levels). Use 2 indicator instances in horiz buy/sell sli mode for that.
- Volume Profile/Value Area are calculated for a given range and updated on each bar. Each level has a fixed length. Offsets control visible level parts. Side Cover hides the invisible parts.
- Custom Color for POC/VA/VWAP levels - UI Style color/transparency can only change shape's color and doesn't affect textcolor, hence this additional option
- Custom Width - UI Style supports only width <= 4, hence this additional option
- POC is visible in both modes. In VWAP mode Developing POC becomes VWAP, VA High and Low => VWAP High and Low correspondingly to minimize the number of plot outputs
- You can't change buy/sell level colors from input (only transparency) - this requires 2x plot outputs => 2x reduces the number of levels to fit the max 64 limit. That's why 2 additional plots are used to dim the non Value Area zones
- You can change level transparency of line objects. Due to Pinescript limitations, only discrete values are supported.
- Inverse transp correlation creates the necessary illusion of "covered" line objects, although they are shown on top of the cover all the time
- If custom lines_transp is set the illusion will break because transp range can't be skewed easily (i.e. transp 0..100 is always mapped to 100..0 and can't be mapped to 50..0)
- transparency can applied to lines dynamically but nva top zone can't be completely removed because plot/mixed type of levels are still used when num_levels < 50 and require cover
- transparency can't be applied to plot levels dynamically from script this can be done only once from UI, and you can't change plot color for the past length bars
- All buy/sell volume lengths are calculated as % of a fixed base width = 100 bars (100%). You can't set show_last from input to change it
- Range selection/Anchoring is not accurate on charts with time gaps since you can only anchor from a point in the future and measure distance in time periods, not actual bars, and there's no way of knowing the number of future gaps in advance.
- Adjust Width for Log Scale mode now also works on high precision charts with small prices (i.e. 0.00001)
- in Adjust Width for Log Scale mode Level1 width extremes can be capped using max deviation (when level1 = 0, shift = 0 width becomes infinite)
- There's no such thing as buy/sell volume, there's just volume, but for the purposes of the Volume Profile method, assume: bull candle = buy volume, bear candle = sell volume
P.S. I am your grandfather, Luke! Now, join the Dark Side in your father's steps or be destroyed! Once more the Sith will rule the Galaxy, and we shall have peace...
Volume Profile Free Pro (25 Levels Value Area VWAP) by RRBVolume Profile Free Pro by RagingRocketBull 2019
Version 1.0
All available Volume Profile Free Pro versions are listed below (They are very similar and I don't want to publish them as separate indicators):
ver 1.0: style columns implementation
ver 2.0: style histogram implementation
ver 3.0: style line implementation
This indicator calculates Volume Profile for a given range and shows it as a histogram consisting of 25 horizontal bars.
It can also show Point of Control (POC), Developing POC, Value Area/VWAP StdDev High/Low as dynamically moving levels.
Free accounts can't access Standard TradingView Volume Profile, hence this indicator.
There are 3 basic methods to calculate the Value Area for a session.
- original method developed by Steidlmayr (calculated around POC)
- classical method using StdDev (calculated around the mean VWAP)
- another method based on the mean absolute deviation (calculated around the median)
POC is a high volume node and can be used as support/resistance. But when far from the day's average price it may not be as good a trend filter as the other methods.
The 80% Rule: When the market opens above/below the Value Area and then returns/stays back inside for 2 consecutive 30min periods it has 80% chance of filling VA (like a gap).
There are several versions: Free, Free Pro, Free MAX. This is the Free Pro version. The Differences are listed below:
- Free: 30 levels, Buy/Sell/Total Volume Profile views, POC
- Free Pro: 25 levels, +Developing POC, Value Area/VWAP High/Low Levels, Above/Below Area Dimming
- Free MAX: 50 levels, packed to the limit
Features:
- Volume Profile with up to 25 levels (3 implementations)
- POC, Developing POC Levels
- Buy/Sell/Total/Side by Side View modes
- Side Cover
- Value Area, VAH/VAL dynamic levels
- VWAP High/Low dynamic levels with Source, Length, StdDev as params
- Show/Hide all levels
- Dim Non Value Area Zones
- Custom Range with Highlighting
- 3 Anchor points for Volume Profile
- Flip Levels Horizontally
- Adjustable width, offset and spacing of levels
- Custom Color for POC/VA/VWAP levels and Transparency for buy/sell levels
Usage:
- specify max_level/min_level for a range (required in ver 1.0/2.0, auto/optional in ver 3.0 = set to highest/lowest)
- select range (start_bar, range length), confirm with range highlighting
- select mode Value Area or VWAP to show corresponding levels.
- flip/select anchor point to position the buy/sell levels, adjust width and spacing as needed
- select Buy/Sell/Total/Side by Side view mode
- use POC/Developing POC/VA/VWAP High/Low as S/R levels. Usually daily values from 1-3 days back are used as levels for the current day.
- Green - buy volume of a specific price level in a range, Red - sell volume. Green + Red = Total volume of a price level in a range
There's no native support for vertical histograms in Pinescript (with price axis as base)
Basically, there are 4 ways to plot a series of horizontal bars stacked on top of each other:
1. plotshape style labeldown (ver 0 prototype discarded)
- you can have a set of fixed width/height text labels consisting of a series of underscores and moving dynamically as levels. Level offset controls visible length.
- you can move levels and scale the base width of the volume profile histogram dynamically
- you can calculate the highest/lowest range values automatically. max_level/min_level inputs are optional
- you can't fill the gaps between levels/adjust/extend width, height - this results in a half baked volume profile and looks ugly
- fixed text level height doesn't adjust and looks bad on a log scale
- fixed font width also doesn't scale and can't be properly aligned with bars when zooming
2. plot style columns + hist_base (ver 1.0)
- you can plot long horizontal bars using a series of small adjacent vertical columns with level offsets controlling visible length.
- you can't hide/move levels of the volume profile histogram dynamically on each bar, they must be plotted at all times regardless - you can't delete the history of a plot.
- you can't scale the base width of the volume profile histogram dynamically, can't set show_last from input, must use a preset fixed width for each level
- hist_base can only be a static const expression, can't be assigned highest/lowest range values automatically - you have to specify max_level/min_level manually from input
- you can't control spacing between columns - there's an equalizer bar effect when you zoom in, and solid bars when you zoom out
- using hist_base for levels results in ugly load/redraw times - give it 3-5 sec to finalize its shape after each UI param change
- level top can be properly aligned with another level's bottom producing a clean good looking histogram
- columns are properly aligned with bars automatically
3. plot style histogram + hist_base (ver 2.0)
- you can plot long horizontal bars using a series of small vertical bars (horizontal histogram) instead of columns.
- you can control the width of each histogram bar comprising a level (spacing/horiz density). Large enough width will cause bar overlapping and give level a "solid" look regardless of zoom
- you can only set width <= 4 in UI Style - custom textbox input is provided for larger values. You can set width and plot transparency from input
- this method still uses hist_base and inherits other limitations of ver 2.0
4. plot style lines (ver 3.0)
- you can also plot long horizontal bars using lines with level offsets controlling visible length.
- lines don't need hist_base - fast and smooth redraw times
- you can calculate the highest/lowest range values automatically. max_level/min_level inputs are optional
- level top can't be properly aligned with another level's bottom and have a proper spacing because line width uses its own units and doesn't scale
- fixed line width of a level (vertical thickness) doesn't scale and looks bad on log (level overlapping)
- you can only set width <= 4 in UI Style, a custom textbox input is provided for larger values. You can set width and plot transparency from input
Notes:
- hist_base for levels results in ugly load/redraw times - give it 3-5 sec to finalize its shape after each UI param change
- indicator is slow on TFs with long history 10000+ bars
- Volume Profile/Value Area are calculated for a given range and updated on each bar. Each level has a fixed width. Offsets control visible level parts. Side Cover hides the invisible parts.
- Custom Color for POC/VA/VWAP levels - UI Style color/transparency can only change shape's color and doesn't affect textcolor, hence this additional option
- Custom Widh for levels - UI Style supports only width <= 4, hence this additional option
- POC is visible in both modes. In VWAP mode Developing POC becomes VWAP, VA High and Low => VWAP High and Low correspondingly to minimize the number of plot outputs
- You can't change buy/sell level colors (only plot transparency) - this requires 2x plot outputs exceeding max 64 limit. That's why 2 additional plots are used to dim the non Value Area zones
- Use Side by Side view to compare buy and sell volumes between each other: base width = max(total_buy_vol, total_sell_vol)
- All buy/sell volume lengths are calculated as % of a fixed base width = 100 bars (100%). You can't set show_last from input
- Sell Offset is calculated relative to Buy Offset to stack/extend sell on top of buy. Buy Offset = Zero - Buy Length. Sell Offset = Buy Offset - Sell Length = Zero - Buy Length - Sell Length
- If you see "loop too long error" - change some values in UI and it will recalculate - no need to refresh the chart
- There's no such thing as buy/sell volume, there's just volume, but for the purposes of the Volume Profile method, assume: bull candle = buy volume, bear candle = sell volume
- Volume Profile Range is limited to 5000 bars for free accounts
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Links on Volume Profile and Value Area calculation and usage:
www.tradingview.com
stockcharts.com
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
MIDAS VWAP Jayy his is just a bash together of two MIDAS VWAP scripts particularly AkifTokuz and drshoe.
I added the ability to show more MIDAS curves from the same script.
The algorithm primarily uses the "n" number but the date can be used for the 8th VWAP
I have not converted the script to version 3.
To find bar number go into "Chart Properties" select " "background" then select Indicator Titles and "Indicator values". When you place your cursor over a bar the first number you see adjacent to the script title is the bar number. Put that in the dialogue box midline is MIDAS VWAP . The resistance is a MIDAS VWAP using bar highs. The resistance is MIDAS VWAP using bar lows.
In most case using N will suffice. However, if you are flipping around charts inputting a specific date can be handy. In this way, you can compare the same point in time across multiple instruments eg first trading day of the year or an election date.
Adding dates into the dialogue box is a bit cumbersome so in this version, it is enabled for only one curve. I have called it VWAP and it follows the typical VWAP algorithm. (Does that make a difference? Read below re my opinion on the Difference between MIDAS VWAP and VWAP ).
I have added the ability to start from the bottom or top of the initiating bar.
In theory in a probable uptrend pick a low of a bar for a low pivot and start the MIDAS VWAP there using the support.
For a downtrend use the high pivot bar and select resistance. The way to see is to play with these values.
Difference between MIDAS VWAP and the regular VWAP
MIDAS itself as described by Levine uses a time anchored On-Balance Volume (OBV) plotted on a graph where the horizontal (abscissa) arm of the graph is cumulative volume not time. He called his VWAP curves Support/Resistance VWAP or S/R curves. These S/R curves are often referred to as "MIDAS curves".
These are the main components of the MIDAS chart. A third algorithm called the Top-Bottom Finder was also described. (Separate script).
Additional tools have been described in "MIDAS_Technical_Analysis"
Midas Technical Analysis: A VWAP Approach to Trading and Investing in Today’s Markets by Andrew Coles, David G. Hawkins
Copyright © 2011 by Andrew Coles and David G. Hawkins.
Denoting the different way in which Levine approached the calculation.
The difference between "MIDAS" VWAP and VWAP is, in my opinion, much ado about nothing. The algorithms generate identical curves albeit the MIDAS algorithm launches the curve one bar later than the VWAP algorithm which can be a pain in the neck. All of the algorithms that I looked at on Tradingview step back one bar in time to initiate the MIDAS curve. As such the plotted curves are identical to traditional VWAP assuming the initiation is from the candle/bar midpoint.
How did Levine intend the curves to be drawn?
On a reversal, he suggested the initiation of the Support and Resistance VVWAP (S/R curve) to be started after a reversal.
It is clear in his examples this happens occasionally but in many cases he initiates the so-called MIDAS S/R VWAP right at the reversal point. In any case, the algorithm is problematic if you wish to start a curve on the first bar of an IPO .
You will get nothing. That is a pain. Also in Levine's writings, he describes simply clicking on the point where a
S/R VWAP is to be drawn from. As such, the generally accepted method of initiating the curve at N-1 is a practical and sensible method. The only issue is that you cannot draw the curve from the first bar on any security, as mentioned without resorting to the typical VWAP algorithm. There is another difference. VWAP is launched from the middle of the bar (as per AlphaTrends), You can also launch from the top of the bar or the bottom (or anywhere for that matter). The calculation proceeds using the top or bottom for each new bar.
The potential applications are discussed in the MIDAS Technical Analysis book.
Pump_Doctor Trends**You must enable bar colors in the options for the script if you wish to see them**
This indicator is very useful for spotting trends / tops / bottoms.
This is the ultimate altcoin pump spotting tool. Use on higher timeframes for greatest accuracy. If altcoin is newish (ZEC for example), try 4h rather than 1D or 3D.
Green = Uptrend
Red = Downtrend
Gray = Top/local top, bottom/local bottom, or continuation. You will need some knowledge of price action to determine which condition applies.
You can use the oscillator at the bottom as a measure of momentum / trend strength. You can draw trendlines on the oscillator on the top/bottom or the interior.
Full VZ-Score (price & Volume)Z score is an Indicator really close to CCI, only difference is that CCI use a 1.5 factor of standard deviation, and Z score use only 1 deviation. This difference make CCI to have a range wider then Z score, but also less sharpe. Here I had use a light filter to smooth both price and volume. So we have same indicator with different source: Histogram is VOLUME Z score, and LINE is PRICE (hlc3). Remember that top volume is not always top price, it could be button one. Volume help to see how strong is the move of the Z score. Inversion could happen when top/high volume and top/bottom price. Low buttom volume with low/high price usualy means end of trend.
Price Action Doji Harami v0.2 by JustUncleLThis is an updated and final version of this indicator. This version distinguishes between the true Harami and the other Doji candlestick patterns as used with the Heikin Ashi candle charts. These candle patterns indicate a potential trend reversal or pullback.
The patterns identified are:
- Bearish Harami (Red Highlight above Bar):
One to three (default 3) large body Bull (green) candles followed by a small (red)
or no body candle (less than 0.5pip) with wicks top and bottom that are at least 60% of candle.
- Bullish Harami (Green Highlight below Bar):
One to three (default 3) large body Bear (red) candles followed by a small (green)
or no body candle (less than 0.5pip) with wicks top and bottom that are at least 60% of candle.
- Bearish Doji (Fuchsia Highlight above Bar):
One to three (default 3) large body Bull (green) candles followed by a small (green)
with wicks top and bottom that are at least 60% of candle.
- Bullish Doji (Aqua Highlight below Bar):
One to three (default 3) large body Bear (red) candles followed by a small (red)
with wicks top and bottom that are at least 60% of candle.
You can optionally specify how large the candles prior to Harami/Doji are in pips, default is 0 pip.
If you set this to zero then it will have no candle size consideration. You can also specify how many look back candles (1-3) are used in Harami/Doji calculations (default 3).
Included option to perform Calculations purely on Heikin Ashi candles, this helps when you want to see the HA Doji/Harami bars with the normal candle stick chart.
Also can optionally set an alert condition for when Harami/Doji found, this also displays a circle on the bottom of the screen when alert is triggered.
Sniper Stochastics Sniper Stochastics is a triple stochastic system.
Basically, watch the 20 and 80 crossovers. However, the settings of the three stochastics correspond to Fibonacci numbers 55, 89, and 144.
Since we have a fast, medium and slow speed stochastics; we can also watch the crossovers.
I have found that When the Red (144) is on top, it usually signals a turn upwards; conversely, a blue (89) on top of the others means that the market is going to go down.
So red on top = bullish and blue on top= bearish.
You can also think of them in terms of efficiency. If they all display the same and are overlapping in a single line; crossing an 80 or 20 line, this is a strong signal - bullish or bearish.
If on the other hand, you see them splayed out and moving away from eachother but the same direction; it signals a more inefficient process and thus a weaker signal.
I really enjoy using these and I hope you will too.
On the settings, I have turned off the %D so that they display only %K's. The Default is 55, 89 ,144.
Peak Trading Activity Graphs [LuxAlgo]The Peak Trading Activity Graphs displays four graphs that allow traders to see at a glance the times of the highest and lowest volume and volatility for any month, day of the month, day of the week, or hour of the day. By default, it plots the median values of the selected data for each period. Traders can enable the Median Delta feature to further highlight differences in the data. The graphs are customizable in width and height and feature gradient colors by default.
🔶 USAGE
The tool is simple yet powerful. Using the three main parameters on the settings panel, traders can display up to four different graphs and up to 16 different configurations.
There are two main types of data: volume and volatility. There are also four different time periods: months, days of the month, days of the week, and hours of the day. There is also the possibility of displaying the raw medians or the delta between them.
Understanding which time periods have the most and least volume and volatility is essential for any trader. From avoiding trading during periods of low volume to properly sizing positions during periods of high volatility, there are multiple use cases directly related to improving execution and risk management.
🔹 Months
This chart shows the monthly volume and volatility of NQ as medians at the top and as the delta of medians at the bottom.
As we can see on the left-hand chart, the volume is fairly consistent throughout the year. January, March, and October have the highest volume, and December has the lowest volume for obvious reasons. Note the bottom chart with the delta feature enabled, which clearly shows the top and bottom periods.
On the right, we have volatility, which is also evenly distributed throughout most months. October is the most volatile month, and March is the least volatile month. The differences are also very clear on the bottom chart with delta enabled.
Traders may want to compare median volatility and volume by month to size positions and favor exposure during historically high-activity months.
🔹 Days of Month
The same NQ charts are shown, but in this case, the Days of Month period has been selected. As you can see, this displays a calendar-like graph. The volume is on the left, the volatility is on the right, and the delta feature is enabled on the bottom charts. This feature allows for stronger differences in gradient.
The top charts show that the raw medians of both volume and volatility are evenly distributed. We need to enable the delta feature on the bottom charts to see where the most and least volume and volatility are.
Traders can use median activity by calendar day to anticipate liquidity expansions or contractions and adjust trade frequency.
🔹 Days of Week
In this case, we have BTC charts with the same layout as before. Notably, the difference in volume on weekends is not as pronounced from a volatility perspective on those same days.
A practical use case can be differentiate high-risk, high-participation weekdays from low-activity sessions to select trend or range-based strategies.
🔹 Hours of Day
This shows the volume and volatility of each hour of the day for gold futures. As we can see, the most volume and volatility occur during the three hours around the RTH open at 8:00, 9:00, and 10:00 a.m.
Traders may want to isolate hours with the highest median volatility and volume to concentrate execution and avoid low-liquidity periods.
🔹 Assets Comparison
This tool allows us to compare different assets over the same period. In this case, we are comparing the hours of the day for 10-year notes, the S&P 500, silver, and the yen. Each asset has a different volatility profile throughout the day.
With the Delta feature enabled, we can clearly see the differences. The 10Y Notes move from 7:00 to 9:00 and from 2:00 to 9:00. The Yen moves from 7:00 to 9:00 and from 2:00 to 9:00. Silver moves from 8:00 to 10:00. The S&P 500 moves from 8:00 to 9:00 and from 14:00 to 15:00. All times are in exchange time.
🔹 Sizing & Coloring Graphs
Traders can adjust the width and height of the graphs, as well as the text size, at will.
Traders can choose from four different color configurations in the settings panel.
🔶 SETTINGS
Data: Select the type of data to display: Volume or Volatility.
Period: Select the time period to display: Month, Day of Month, Day of Week, or Hours.
Display delta between medians. Display the difference between the medians as a percentage. The smaller median is 0 and the larger median is 100. Enabling this feature highlights the differences between values.
🔹 Graph
Graph: Select the graph location.
Size: Select the graph size.
Width: Select the graph width.
Height: Select the height of the graph.
🔹 Style
Colors: Select a color map: Viridis, Plasma, Magma, or Custom.
Custom Cold: Select a custom color for cold (low values).
Custom Lukewarm: Select a custom color for lukewarm (medium values).
Custom Hot: Select a custom color for hot (high values).
AI Academy: Volume k-NN [PhenLabs]📊 AI Academy: Volume k-NN
Version: PineScript™ v6
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📌 Description
AI Academy: Volume k-NN (Theory Edition) is an educational indicator designed to demystify how artificial intelligence pattern recognition works directly on your TradingView charts. Rather than being a black-box signal generator, this tool visualizes the entire k-Nearest Neighbors algorithm process in real-time, showing you exactly how AI identifies similar historical patterns and generates predictions.
The indicator scans up to 2,000 historical bars to find patterns that match your current price action, then uses an ensemble of the closest matches to project potential future movement. What sets this apart is the integrated “AI Grimoire”—an interactive educational book overlay that teaches core machine learning concepts through four illuminating chapters.
Whether you’re a trader curious about AI methodology or a developer learning algorithmic concepts, this indicator transforms abstract machine learning theory into tangible, visual understanding.
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🚀 Points of Innovation
• First TradingView indicator to visualize k-NN algorithm execution in real-time with full transparency
• Interactive “AI Grimoire” educational overlay teaches machine learning concepts while you trade
• Dual-mode pattern matching combines price action with optional volume confirmation
• Confidence-based opacity system visually communicates prediction reliability
• Historical match visualization shows exactly which past patterns informed the prediction
• Ghost bar projections display averaged ensemble predictions with adjustable forecast horizons
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🔧 Core Components
• Pattern Capture Engine: Converts recent price action into logarithmic returns for normalized comparison across different price levels
• k-NN Search Algorithm: Calculates Euclidean distance between current pattern and historical patterns to find closest matches
• Volume Weighting System: Optional feature that incorporates volume patterns into distance calculations with adjustable influence
• Ensemble Predictor: Averages future returns from k-nearest historical matches to generate consensus forecast
• Confidence Calculator: Measures average distance of top matches to determine prediction reliability on 0-100% scale
• AI Grimoire Display: Table-based educational overlay rendering book-style content with chapter navigation
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🔥 Key Features
• Adjustable Pattern Length: Define how many bars constitute the current pattern for matching (5-100 bars)
• Configurable Search Depth: Control how far back the algorithm searches for historical matches (500-4,900 bars)
• Flexible k-Neighbors: Select how many closest matches inform the prediction (1-20 neighbors)
• Volume Toggle: Enable or disable volume pattern matching for different market conditions
• Volume Influence Slider: Fine-tune the weight given to volume vs. price patterns (0-100%)
• Ghost Bar Count: Adjust how many future bars the indicator projects (3-15 bars)
• Minimum Confidence Filter: Set threshold to hide low-confidence predictions
• Historical Match Display: Toggle visibility of colored boxes marking source patterns
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🎨 Visualization
• Blue Scanner Box: Highlights current pattern being analyzed labeled “AI INPUT (The Prompt)”
• Green Historical Boxes: Mark past patterns where price subsequently moved bullish
• Red Historical Boxes: Mark past patterns where price subsequently moved bearish
• Ghost Bars: Semi-transparent candles projecting into the future showing predicted price path
• Confidence Label: Displays prediction confidence percentage and number of matches used
• AI Grimoire Book: Leather-bound book overlay in top-right corner with navigable chapters
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📖 Usage Guidelines
Algorithm Settings
• Pattern Length — Default: 20 | Range: 5-100 | Controls how many recent bars define the pattern. Shorter values find more matches but less specific. Longer values find fewer but more precise matches.
• Search Depth — Default: 2000 | Range: 500-4900 | Determines how many historical bars to scan. Higher values find more potential matches but increase computation time.
• k-Neighbors — Default: 5 | Range: 1-20 | Number of closest matches to use for prediction. Higher values smooth predictions but may dilute strong signals.
• Ghost Bar Count — Default: 5 | Range: 3-15 | How many future bars to project. Shorter horizons are typically more reliable.
• Use Volume Matching — Default: Off | When enabled, patterns must match on both price AND volume characteristics.
• Volume Influence — Default: 30% | Range: 0-100% | Weight given to volume pattern when volume matching is enabled.
Visualization Settings
• Bullish/Bearish Match Colors — Customize colors for historical match boxes based on outcome direction.
• Min Confidence % — Default: 60 | Predictions below this threshold will not display.
• Show Historical Matches — Default: On | Toggle visibility of source pattern boxes on chart.
Education Settings
• Select Chapter — Navigate through AI Grimoire chapters or keep book closed for clean chart view.
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✅ Best Use Cases
• Learning how k-Nearest Neighbors algorithm functions in a trading context
• Understanding the relationship between historical patterns and forward predictions
• Identifying when current market conditions resemble past scenarios
• Supplementing discretionary analysis with pattern-based confluence
• Teaching others machine learning concepts through visual demonstration
• Validating whether volume confirms price pattern formations
• Building intuition for what AI “sees” when analyzing charts
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⚠️ Limitations
• Past pattern similarity does not guarantee future outcome similarity
• Requires sufficient historical data (minimum 500+ bars) to function properly
• Computation-intensive on lower timeframes with maximum search depth
• Cannot predict truly novel “black swan” events not represented in historical data
• Volume matching less effective on assets with inconsistent volume reporting
• Predictions become less reliable as forecast horizon extends further out
• Educational overlay may obstruct chart view on smaller screens
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💡 What Makes This Unique
• Full Transparency: Unlike black-box AI tools, every step of the algorithm is visualized on your chart
• Integrated Education: The AI Grimoire teaches machine learning concepts without leaving TradingView
• Theory Meets Practice: See exactly which historical patterns inform each prediction
• Honest Uncertainty: Confidence scoring and opacity fading acknowledge when the AI “doesn’t know”
• Dual-Mode Analysis: Optional volume weighting adds institutional-quality analysis dimension
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🔬 How It Works
1. Pattern Capture: On each bar, the indicator captures the most recent price changes as logarithmic returns, creating a normalized “fingerprint” of current market behavior. If volume matching is enabled, volume changes are captured similarly.
2. Historical Search: The algorithm iterates through up to 2,000 historical bars, calculating the Euclidean distance between the current pattern fingerprint and each historical pattern. Distance combines price similarity and optional volume similarity based on weight settings.
3. Neighbor Selection: All historical patterns are ranked by similarity (lowest distance = most similar). The k-closest matches are selected as the “ensemble council” that will inform the prediction.
4. Confidence Calculation: Average distance of top-k matches determines confidence. Tighter clustering of similar patterns yields higher confidence scores, while scattered or distant matches produce lower confidence.
5. Prediction Generation: Future returns from each historical match (what happened AFTER those patterns) are averaged together. This ensemble average is applied to current price to generate ghost bar projections.
6. Visualization: Historical match locations are marked with colored boxes (green for bullish outcomes, red for bearish). Ghost bars render with opacity tied to confidence level—higher confidence means more solid bars.
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💡 Note:
This indicator is designed primarily for educational purposes —to help traders understand how AI pattern recognition algorithms function. While the predictions can supplement your analysis, they should never be used as the sole basis for trading decisions. The AI Grimoire chapters explain key concepts including why AI “hallucinates” during unprecedented market events. Always combine with proper risk management and additional confirmation.
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Smart Trader, Episode 04, by Ata Sabanci, Candles and Z ScoresSmart Trader, Episode 04
Candles and Z-Scores: A Statistical Approach to Market Analysis
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OVERVIEW
This indicator applies Z-Score statistical analysis to measure how unusual current market conditions are compared to historical norms. It simultaneously analyzes five key metrics: Price, Total Volume, Buy Volume, Sell Volume, and Delta (Buy minus Sell) . The system detects 60 academically-researched market scenarios and provides visual feedback through Z-Lines (support/resistance levels), Event Markers, Trend Channels, and a comprehensive Dashboard.
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CORE CONCEPT: WHY Z-SCORE?
A Z-Score measures how many standard deviations a value is from its mean. In financial markets, extreme Z-Scores indicate statistically rare events that often precede significant price movements.
Mathematical Formula:
Z = (Current Value - Mean) / Standard Deviation
Interpretation:
• Z ≥ +2.0: Extremely high (occurs approximately 2.5% of the time)
• Z ≥ +1.0: Above average
• Z ≈ 0: Normal (near the mean)
• Z ≤ -1.0: Below average
• Z ≤ -2.0: Extremely low (occurs approximately 2.5% of the time)
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ACADEMIC FOUNDATION
This indicator is inspired by / grounded in market microstructure literature (abbreviated citations in-script) from market microstructure literature:
• Price-Volume Relationship - Karpoff (1987), Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis, Cambridge
Volume is positively correlated with price change magnitude
• Order Flow Imbalance - Cont, Kukanov, Stoikov (2014), Journal of Financial Econometrics
Order imbalance drives price more reliably than raw volume
• Informed Trading (PIN Model) - Easley, Kiefer, O'Hara, Paperman (1996), Journal of Finance
Buy/Sell imbalance reveals informed trader activity
• Mixture of Distributions - Tauchen & Pitts (1983), Clark (1973)
Volume clusters with volatility regimes
• Volume Predictability - Gervais, Kaniel, Mingelgrin (2001)
Volume shocks predict future returns
• Liquidity & Order Imbalance - Chordia, Roll, Subrahmanyam (2002)
Order imbalance affects short-term returns
• Volume-Return Dynamics - Llorente, Michaely, Saar, Wang (2002)
Speculation vs. risk-sharing patterns
• Reversal vs. Continuation - Campbell, Grossman, Wang (MIT)
High volume predicts lower autocorrelation
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VOLUME ENGINE
The indicator offers two methods for decomposing total volume into Buy and Sell components:
Method 1: Geometry (Approximation)
Uses candle structure to estimate buying and selling pressure:
Buy Volume = Total Volume × (Close - Low) / (High - Low)
Sell Volume = Total Volume × (High - Close) / (High - Low)
• Works on all instruments without additional data requirements
• Fast calculation
• Less precise than intrabar method
Method 2: Intrabar (Precise)
Uses Lower Timeframe (LTF) tick/second data to aggregate actual up-ticks versus down-ticks:
• More accurate volume decomposition
• Requires LTF data availability
• Configurable LTF: 1T (tick), 1S, 15S, 1M
Delta Calculation:
Delta = Buy Volume - Sell Volume
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Z-SCORE SYSTEM
The system calculates Z-Scores for five metrics simultaneously, using a configurable lookback period (default: 20 bars):
• Zp (Price Z-Score): Measures price deviation from its mean
• Zv (Volume Z-Score): Measures total volume deviation
• Zbuy (Buy Volume Z-Score): Measures buying pressure deviation
• Zsell (Sell Volume Z-Score): Measures selling pressure deviation
• ZΔ (Delta Z-Score): Measures order flow imbalance deviation
Threshold Constants:
• ZH (Z High) = 2.0: Extreme threshold
• ZM (Z Medium) = 1.0: Moderate threshold
• Z0 (Z Zero) = 0.5: Near-zero threshold
Group System:
The analysis window is divided into groups (default: 5 groups × 20 bars = 100 bar total window). Group numbers (1, 2, 3...) are displayed above candles when enabled, helping identify the relative age of detected levels.
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Z-LINES (SUPPORT/RESISTANCE LEVELS)
When any metric reaches an extreme Z-Score, the system marks that price level as a significant support or resistance zone.
Detection Logic:
• Upper Z-Line: Drawn from the HIGH when Z ≥ upper threshold (default +2.0)
• Lower Z-Line: Drawn from the LOW when Z ≤ lower threshold (default -2.0)
Multi-Metric Detection:
Z-Lines can be triggered by any of the five metrics (Price, Volume, Buy, Sell, Delta). When multiple metrics trigger at similar price levels, they are clustered together into a single combined label showing all contributing metrics.
Persistence:
Z-Lines persist for the entire analysis window (Period × Groups bars) and are NOT removed when price touches them. This allows traders to see historical support/resistance levels that may still be relevant.
Anti-Overlap System:
Labels are automatically repositioned to prevent overlap. The "Label Min Gap (%)" setting controls minimum vertical separation between ALL labels (both upper and lower), ensuring readability even when multiple levels cluster together.
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EVENT DETECTION ENGINE (60 SCENARIOS)
The system analyzes 60 distinct market scenarios based on Z-Score combinations. Each scenario is derived from academic research and assigned a confidence score based on signal strength and alignment.
Notation:
• Zp = Price Z-Score
• Zv = Total Volume Z-Score
• Zbuy = Buy Volume Z-Score
• Zsell = Sell Volume Z-Score
• ZΔ = Delta Z-Score
• dirP = Price direction (+1 if Zp > 0.5, -1 if Zp < -0.5, else 0)
• = Previous bar value
• ZH = 2.0 (High threshold)
• ZM = 1.0 (Medium threshold)
• Z0 = 0.5 (Zero threshold)
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CATEGORY A: PRICE-VOLUME (Events 1-10)
Based on: Karpoff (1987), Tauchen-Pitts (1983), Clark (1973)
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Event 1: Breakout Confirmed
|Zp| ≥ ZH AND Zv ≥ ZH AND sign(ZΔ) = dirP AND dirP ≠ 0
Direction: Bullish/Bearish (follows price direction)
Event 2: Trend Strength Confirmed
|Zp| ≥ ZH AND Zv ≥ ZH
Direction: Follows price direction
Event 3: Fragile Move
|Zp| ≥ ZH AND Zv ≤ -ZM
Direction: Warning (price move without volume support)
Event 4: Weak Rally
Zp ≥ ZH AND Zv ≤ -ZH
Direction: Warning (price up without volume)
Event 5: Weak Selloff
Zp ≤ -ZH AND Zv ≤ -ZH
Direction: Warning (price down without volume)
Event 6: Momentum Build
ZM ≤ |Zp| < ZH AND Zv ≥ ZH
Direction: Follows price direction
Event 7: Churn
|Zp| ≤ Z0 AND Zv ≥ ZH
Direction: Neutral (high volume, low price movement)
Event 8: Quiet Compression
|Zp| ≤ Z0 AND Zv ≤ -ZH
Direction: Neutral (low volume, low price movement)
Event 9: High Volume Regime
Zv ≥ ZH
Direction: Neutral
Event 10: Low Volume Regime
Zv ≤ -ZH
Direction: Neutral
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CATEGORY B: ORDER-FLOW / DELTA (Events 11-16)
Based on: Cont, Kukanov, Stoikov (2014), Easley, Kiefer, O'Hara, Paperman (1996)
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Event 11: Imbalance Drives Price
|ZΔ| ≥ ZH AND sign(ZΔ) = dirP AND dirP ≠ 0
Direction: Follows price direction (dirP), with delta alignment required
Event 12: Divergence Top
Zp ≥ ZH AND ZΔ ≤ -ZH
Direction: Warning (distribution at top)
Event 13: Divergence Bottom
Zp ≤ -ZH AND ZΔ ≥ ZH
Direction: Warning (accumulation at bottom)
Event 14: Absorption Positive
|Zp| ≤ Z0 AND Zv ≥ ZH AND ZΔ ≥ ZH
Direction: Bullish (buy absorption, support forming)
Event 15: Absorption Negative
|Zp| ≤ Z0 AND Zv ≥ ZH AND ZΔ ≤ -ZH
Direction: Bearish (sell absorption, resistance forming)
Event 16: Depth Wall
Zv ≥ ZH AND |ZΔ| ≥ ZH AND |Zp| ≤ Z0
Direction: Neutral (market depth absorbing)
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CATEGORY C: BUY VS SELL (Events 17-23)
Based on: Easley, Kiefer, O'Hara, Paperman (1996), Chordia, Roll, Subrahmanyam (2002)
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Event 17: Aggressive Buy Dominance
Zbuy ≥ ZH AND ZΔ ≥ ZH AND Zsell ≤ -ZM
Direction: Bullish
Event 18: Aggressive Sell Dominance
Zsell ≥ ZH AND ZΔ ≤ -ZH AND Zbuy ≤ -ZM
Direction: Bearish
Event 19: Two-Sided Battle
Zbuy ≥ ZH AND Zsell ≥ ZH AND |ZΔ| ≤ Z0
Direction: Neutral (buyers and sellers equally strong)
Event 20: Battle with Buy Edge
Zbuy ≥ ZH AND Zsell ≥ ZH AND ZM ≤ ZΔ < ZH
Direction: Bullish
Event 21: Battle with Sell Edge
Zbuy ≥ ZH AND Zsell ≥ ZH AND -ZH < ZΔ ≤ -ZM
Direction: Bearish
Event 22: Hidden Accumulation
Zbuy ≥ ZH AND |Zp| ≤ Z0 AND Zv ≥ ZH
Direction: Bullish (buy shock without price movement)
Event 23: Hidden Distribution
Zsell ≥ ZH AND |Zp| ≤ Z0 AND Zv ≥ ZH
Direction: Bearish (sell shock without price movement)
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CATEGORY D: PREDICTABILITY (Events 24-26)
Based on: Gervais, Kaniel, Mingelgrin (2001), Karpoff (1987)
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Event 24: Volume Shock Positive Drift
Zv ≥ ZH AND |Zp| ≤ ZM
Direction: Follows price direction
Event 25: Volume Shock Negative Drift
Zv ≤ -ZH AND |Zp| ≤ ZM
Direction: Opposite to price direction
Event 26: Abnormal Volume Info Arrival
Zv ≥ ZH
Direction: Neutral
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CATEGORY E: REVERSAL VS CONTINUATION (Events 27-30)
Based on: Campbell, Grossman, Wang (MIT), Llorente, Michaely, Saar, Wang (2002)
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Event 27: High Vol Reversal Risk
Zv ≥ ZH
Direction: Warning (high volume implies lower positive autocorrelation)
Event 28: Low Vol Continuation Risk
Zv ≤ -ZH
Direction: Follows price direction (trend likely continues)
Event 29: Speculation Continuation
Zv ≥ ZH AND |ZΔ| ≥ ZM AND sign(ZΔ) = dirP AND dirP ≠ 0
Direction: Follows price direction
Event 30: Risk Sharing Reversal
Zv ≥ ZH AND |ZΔ| ≤ Z0
Direction: Warning (potential reversal)
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CATEGORY F: IMBALANCE LAG (Events 31-33)
Based on: Chordia, Roll, Subrahmanyam (2002)
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Event 31: Persistent Imbalance Push
|ZΔ| ≥ ZM AND |ZΔ | ≥ ZM AND sign(ZΔ) = sign(ZΔ )
Direction: Follows delta direction (persistent pressure)
Event 32: Imbalance Pressure Decay
(ZΔ ≥ ZM AND ZΔ ≤ -ZM) OR (ZΔ ≤ -ZM AND ZΔ ≥ ZM)
Direction: Warning (imbalance sign flip)
Event 33: Intraday Imbalance Predicts
|ZΔ| ≥ ZM
Direction: Follows delta direction
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CATEGORY G: SUPPORT/RESISTANCE (Events 34-36)
Based on: Peskir (Manchester)
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Event 34: SR Barrier Event
|Zp| ≤ Z0 AND Zv ≥ ZH
Direction: Neutral (price stalls with high volume)
Event 35: Volume Backed SR Level
|Zp| ≤ Z0 AND Zv ≥ ZH AND |ZΔ| ≥ ZM
Direction: Follows delta direction
Event 36: Volume Poor SR Level
|Zp| ≤ Z0 AND Zv ≤ -ZM
Direction: Warning (weak S/R without volume)
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CATEGORY H: EXTENDED ANALYSIS (Events 37-50)
Based on: Extended market microstructure analysis
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Event 37: Climax Buy
Zbuy ≥ ZH AND Zp ≥ ZH AND Zv ≥ ZH
Direction: Warning (extreme buying exhaustion, potential top)
Event 38: Climax Sell
Zsell ≥ ZH AND Zp ≤ -ZH AND Zv ≥ ZH
Direction: Warning (extreme selling exhaustion, potential bottom)
Event 39: Stealth Accumulation
Zbuy ≥ ZM AND |Zp| ≤ Z0 AND Zv ≤ Z0
Direction: Bullish (quiet buying)
Event 40: Stealth Distribution
Zsell ≥ ZM AND |Zp| ≤ Z0 AND Zv ≤ Z0
Direction: Bearish (quiet selling)
Event 41: Volume Divergence Bull
Zp ≤ -ZM AND Zv ≤ -ZM
Direction: Bullish (price down but volume declining)
Event 42: Volume Divergence Bear
Zp ≥ ZM AND Zv ≤ -ZM
Direction: Bearish (price up but volume declining)
Event 43: Delta Price Alignment
|Zp| ≥ ZM AND |ZΔ| ≥ ZM AND sign(Zp) = sign(ZΔ)
Direction: Follows price direction (strong trend confirmation)
Event 44: Extreme Compression
|Zp| ≤ Z0 AND Zv ≤ -ZH
Direction: Neutral (very low volatility)
Event 45: Volatility Expansion
|Zp| ≥ ZH AND Zv ≥ ZH
Direction: Follows price direction (breakout from compression)
Event 46: Buy Exhaustion
Zbuy ≥ ZH AND Zp ≤ Z0
Direction: Warning (high buy but price fails)
Event 47: Sell Exhaustion
Zsell ≥ ZH AND Zp ≥ -Z0
Direction: Warning (high sell but price holds)
Event 48: Trend Acceleration
|Zp| ≥ ZM AND |Zp| > |Zp | AND Zv ≥ ZM
Direction: Follows price direction (increasing momentum)
Event 49: Trend Deceleration
|Zp| ≥ ZM AND |Zp| < |Zp | AND sign(Zp) = sign(Zp )
Direction: Warning (decreasing momentum)
Event 50: Multi Divergence
(Zp ≥ ZM AND ZΔ ≤ -ZM) OR (Zp ≤ -ZM AND ZΔ ≥ ZM) + |Zp| ≥ ZM AND Zv ≤ -ZM
Direction: Warning (multiple divergence signals)
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CATEGORY I: TREND-INTEGRATED (Events 51-60)
Based on: Combined price-volume-delta trend analysis
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Event 51: Trend Breakout Confirmed
|Zp| ≥ ZH AND Zv ≥ ZH AND |ZΔ| ≥ ZM AND sign(ZΔ) = dirP AND dirP ≠ 0
Direction: Follows price direction
Event 52: Trend Support Test
Zp ≥ ZM AND Z0 ≤ Zp < ZM AND ZΔ ≥ Z0
Direction: Bullish (pullback in uptrend)
Event 53: Trend Resistance Test
Zp ≤ -ZM AND -ZM < Zp ≤ -Z0 AND ZΔ ≤ -Z0
Direction: Bearish (rally in downtrend)
Event 54: Trend Reversal Signal
sign(Zp) ≠ sign(Zp ) AND |Zp| ≥ ZM AND |Zp | ≥ ZM
Direction: Follows new price direction (momentum flip)
Event 55: Channel Absorption
|Zp| ≤ Z0 AND Zv ≥ ZH
Direction: Neutral (range-bound with volume)
Event 56: Trend Continuation Volume
|Zp| ≥ ZM AND Zv ≥ ZM AND sign(ZΔ) = dirP AND dirP ≠ 0
Direction: Follows price direction (healthy trend with volume)
Event 57: Trend Exhaustion
|Zp| ≥ ZM AND Zv ≤ -ZM AND |Zp| < |Zp |
Direction: Warning (trend losing steam)
Event 58: Range Breakout Pending
|Zp| ≤ Z0 AND Zv ≤ -ZH AND |ZΔ| ≥ ZM
Direction: Follows delta direction (compression with imbalance)
Event 59: Trend Quality High
|Zp| ≥ ZM AND sign(ZΔ) = dirP AND Zv ≥ Z0 AND dirP ≠ 0
Direction: Follows price direction (strong aligned signals)
Event 60: Trend Quality Low
|Zp| ≥ ZM AND sign(ZΔ) ≠ dirP AND dirP ≠ 0
Direction: Warning (conflicting signals)
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TREND CHANNEL SYSTEM
The trend channel system is adapted from Smart Trader Episode 03 to provide consistent visual context for price action analysis.
How It Works:
• Divides the chart into blocks based on Z-Score groups
• Calculates OHLC (Open, High, Low, Close) for each block
• Detects Higher Highs/Higher Lows (uptrend) or Lower Highs/Lower Lows (downtrend) patterns
• Draws channel lines connecting block extremes
• Classifies by angle: steep angles indicate trends, flat angles indicate ranges
Channel Classifications:
• UPTREND: Higher highs and higher lows detected
• DOWNTREND: Lower highs and lower lows detected
• RANGE: Channel angle below threshold (default 10 degrees)
Label Information:
• Trend direction (UPTREND/DOWNTREND/RANGE)
• Channel boundary prices
• Distance from current price (absolute and percentage)
• Channel angle in degrees
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DASHBOARD
The dashboard provides a comprehensive real-time view of all Z-Score metrics and detected events.
Dashboard Sections:
1. Header Row
Displays indicator name and current calculation mode (CLOSED or LIVE).
2. Metric Rows (Price, Total Volume, Buy Volume, Sell Volume, Delta)
Each row displays:
• Value: Current metric value
• Z: Calculated Z-Score
• Visual: Graphical Z-bar showing position relative to mean
• Status: Interpretation (Extreme High, Above Avg, Normal, Below Avg, Extreme Low)
• Upper: Oldest active upper Z-Line in window (Label Mirror)
• Lower: Oldest active lower Z-Line in window (Label Mirror)
3. Event Detection Section
• Count of triggered events out of 60 total scenarios
• Market Bias: Bull/Bear/Neutral percentage with visual bar
• Strongest Event: Highest confidence event currently triggered
• #2 Event: Second highest confidence event
4. Footer
Shows engine type (Geometry/Intrabar), Z-Score period, calculation basis, and number of valid bars.
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ALERT SYSTEM
The indicator uses native alertcondition() functions, keeping the settings menu clean while providing comprehensive alert options in TradingView's alert dialog.
Available Alert Categories:
• Master Alerts: Any event, Any bullish, Any bearish, Any warning
• Single Event Alerts: Individual alerts for key events (Breakout, Climax, Divergence, etc.)
• Category Alerts: Alerts by event category (Price-Volume, Order-Flow, etc.)
• Confluence Alerts: 2+, 3+, 4+, or 5+ aligned events
• Bias Shift Alerts: 10%, 20%, or 30% shifts in market bias
• High Confidence Alerts: Events with 60%+, 70%+, 80%+, or 90%+ confidence
• Divergence Alerts: Price vs Volume or Price vs Delta divergences
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DATA ACCURACY AND LIMITATIONS
This indicator is 100% VOLUME-BASED and requires Lower Timeframe (LTF) intrabar data for accurate calculations when using the Intrabar method.
Data Accuracy Levels:
• 1T (Tick): Most accurate, real volume distribution per tick
• 1S (1 Second): Reasonably accurate approximation
• 15S (15 Seconds): Good approximation, longer historical data available
• 1M (1 Minute): Rough approximation, maximum historical data range
Backtest and Replay Limitations:
• Replay mode results may differ from live trading due to data availability
• For longer backtest periods, use higher LTF settings (15S or 1M)
• Not all symbols/exchanges support tick-level data
• Crypto and Forex typically have better LTF data availability than stocks
A Note on Data Access:
Higher TradingView plans provide access to more historical intrabar data, which directly impacts the accuracy of volume-based calculations. More precise volume data leads to more reliable calculations.
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LANGUAGE SUPPORT (TRI-LINGUAL UI)
This indicator includes a built-in language switch with three interface languages :
• English (EN)
• Türkçe (TR)
• 한국어 (KO)
The selected language updates key interface text such as the Dashboard headers/rows , tooltips , and the Event Engine outputs (event names, category names, and direction labels). Turkish diacritics and Korean Hangul are supported for clean, native readability.
Why only three languages?
Each additional language requires duplicating strings throughout the code, which increases script size/memory usage and compilation time. To keep the indicator optimized and responsive, language options are intentionally limited to three.
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⚠️ DISCLAIMER
FOR EDUCATIONAL AND RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY
This indicator is designed as an educational and research tool based on academic market microstructure literature. It is NOT financial advice and should NOT be used as the sole basis for trading decisions.
Important Notices:
• Past performance does not guarantee future results
• All trading involves risk of substantial loss
• The indicator's signals are statistical probabilities, not certainties
• Always conduct your own research and consult qualified financial advisors
• The creator assumes no responsibility for trading losses
Research Sources:
This indicator is built upon peer-reviewed academic research from:
• Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis (Cambridge University Press)
• Journal of Finance
• Journal of Financial Econometrics
• MIT Working Papers
• arXiv Financial Mathematics
Titan V40.0 Optimal Portfolio ManagerTitan V40.0 Optimal Portfolio Manager
This script serves as a complete portfolio management ecosystem designed to professionalize your entire investment process. It is built to replace emotional guesswork with a structured, mathematically driven workflow that guides you from discovering broad market trends to calculating the exact dollar amount you should allocate to each asset. Whether you are managing a crypto portfolio, a stock watchlist, or a diversified mix of assets, Titan V40.0 acts as your personal "Portfolio Architect," helping you build a scientifically weighted portfolio that adapts dynamically to market conditions.
How the 4-Step Workflow Operates
The system is organized into four distinct operational modes that you cycle through as you analyze the market. You simply change the "Active Workflow Step" in the settings to progress through the analysis.
You begin with the Macro Scout, which is designed to show you where capital is flowing in the broader economy. This mode scans 15 major sectors—ranging from Technology and Energy to Gold and Crypto—and ranks them by relative strength. This high-level view allows you to instantly identify which sectors are leading the market and which are lagging, ensuring you are always fishing in the right pond.
Once you have identified a leading sector, you move to the Deep Dive mode. This tool allows you to select a specific target sector, such as Semiconductors or Precious Metals, and instantly scans a pre-loaded internal library of the top 20 assets within that industry. It ranks these assets based on performance and safety, allowing you to quickly cherry-pick the top three to five winners that are outperforming their peers.
After identifying your potential winners, you proceed to the Favorites Monitor. This step allows you to build a focused "bench" of your top candidates. by inputting your chosen winners from the Deep Dive into the Favorites slots in the settings, you create a dedicated watchlist. This separates the signal from the noise, letting you monitor the Buy, Hold, or Sell status of your specific targets in real-time without the distraction of the rest of the market.
The final and most powerful phase is Reallocation. This is where the script functions as a true Portfolio Architect. In this step, you input your current portfolio holdings alongside your new favorites. The script treats this combined list as a single "unified pool" of candidates, scoring every asset purely on its current merit regardless of whether you already own it or not. It then generates a clear Action Plan. If an asset has a strong trend and a high score, it issues a BUY or ADD signal with a specific target dollar amount based on your total equity. If an asset is stable but not a screaming buy, it issues a MAINTAIN signal to hold your position. If a trend has broken, it issues an EXIT signal, advising you to cut the position to zero to protect capital.
Smart Logic Under the Hood
What makes Titan V40.0 unique is its "Regime Awareness." The system automatically detects if the broad market is in a Risk-On (Bull) or Risk-Off (Bear) state using a global proxy like SPY or BTC. In a Risk-On regime, the system is aggressive, allowing capital to be fully deployed into high-performing assets. In a Risk-Off regime, the system automatically forces a "Cash Drag," mathematically reducing allocation targets to keep a larger portion of your portfolio in cash for safety.
Furthermore, the scoring engine uses Risk-Adjusted math. It does not simply chase high returns; it actively penalizes volatility. A stock that is rising steadily will be ranked higher than a stock that is wildly erratic, even if their total returns are similar. This ensures that your "Maintenance" positions—assets you hold that are doing okay but not spectacular—still receive a proper allocation target, preventing you from being forced to sell good assets prematurely while ensuring you are effectively positioned for the highest probability of return.
SMC Liquidity Engine Pro SMC Liquidity Engine Pro - Complete Trading Guide & Documentation
📊 Introduction: Understanding Smart Money Concepts
The SMC Liquidity Engine Pro is a comprehensive, institutional-grade trading indicator that brings professional Smart Money Concepts (SMC) methodology directly to your TradingView charts. This isn't just another technical indicator—it's a complete framework for understanding how institutional traders, market makers, banks, and hedge funds manipulate and move the markets.
What Makes This Different?
While most retail traders rely on lagging indicators like moving averages or RSI, this indicator reveals the real-time footprints of institutional activity. It shows you:
Where large players are accumulating or distributing positions
How they engineer liquidity to trigger retail stop losses
When they're shifting from one directional bias to another
Where price inefficiencies exist that institutions will likely revisit
The markets don't move randomly—they move based on liquidity. Understanding this fundamental truth is what separates consistently profitable traders from those who struggle. This indicator decodes that liquidity-driven behavior and presents it in clear, actionable visual signals.
The Philosophy Behind Smart Money Concepts
Smart Money Concepts is built on several core principles:
1. Liquidity is King: Price doesn't move because of patterns or indicators—it moves to collect liquidity (stop losses and pending orders). Institutions need massive liquidity to fill their large positions, so they engineer price movements to create that liquidity before making their real directional move.
2. Market Structure Reveals Intent: The way price forms highs and lows tells a story about who's in control. When structure breaks, it signals a shift in institutional positioning.
3. Inefficiencies Get Filled: When price moves too quickly in one direction, it leaves behind "fair value gaps"—areas of imbalance. Institutions frequently return to these areas to fill orders and restore balance.
4. Manipulation Precedes True Moves: The most explosive directional moves are often preceded by liquidity sweeps in the opposite direction—trapping retail traders before the real move begins.
This indicator automates the identification of all these concepts, allowing you to trade alongside the smart money rather than being their exit liquidity.
🎯 Core Features - Deep Dive
1. Market Structure Detection & Visualization
What It Is: Market structure forms the foundation of all Smart Money analysis. This indicator automatically identifies and tracks swing highs and swing lows using a sophisticated pivot detection algorithm. These aren't just any price points—they represent areas where the market showed a significant shift in supply and demand dynamics.
How It Works: The indicator uses a customizable lookback period to identify valid swing points. A swing high must have lower highs on both sides within the lookback period, and a swing low must have higher lows on both sides. This ensures that only significant structural points are marked, filtering out minor noise and consolidation.
Visual Presentation:
Bullish Structure (Cyan Lines): Horizontal lines extending from each identified swing high, showing resistance levels that price previously respected
Bearish Structure (Red Lines): Horizontal lines extending from each identified swing low, showing support levels where buying pressure emerged
Trading Application: These structure levels serve multiple purposes:
Target Zones: Previous highs become targets in uptrends; previous lows become targets in downtrends
Invalidation Levels: If expecting a bullish move, breaking below the last swing low invalidates the setup
Context for Other Signals: All BOS, CHOCH, and liquidity sweep signals gain meaning from their relationship to structure
Multi-Timeframe Anchors: Higher timeframe structure provides context for lower timeframe entries
Advanced Tip: When multiple timeframe structures align (e.g., a daily swing low coincides with a 4-hour swing low), these levels carry significantly more weight and are more likely to be defended or, when broken, lead to explosive moves.
2. Break of Structure (BOS) - Trend Confirmation
What It Is: A Break of Structure occurs when price definitively closes beyond a previous swing high (bullish BOS) or swing low (bearish BOS). This signals that the current trend maintains its momentum and is likely to continue in the same direction.
The Institutional Perspective: When institutions want to continue pushing price in a direction, they need to break through previous resistance or support. A clean BOS indicates that:
There's sufficient institutional buying/selling to overcome the supply/demand at previous structure
The trend has enough momentum to attract more participants
Stop losses above/below structure have been triggered, providing liquidity for continuation
Signal Characteristics:
Bullish BOS Label: Appears below the bar that closes above the previous swing high
Bearish BOS Label: Appears above the bar that closes below the previous swing low
Confirmation: Requires a full candle close, preventing false signals from wicks
Trading Strategies:
Trend Continuation Entries: After a BOS, wait for a pullback to a Fair Value Gap or minor structure, then enter in the direction of the break
Breakout Trading: Enter immediately on BOS confirmation with a stop below the broken structure
Momentum Confirmation: Use BOS to confirm that your existing position is aligned with institutional flow
Scaling Strategy: Add to positions on each successive BOS in trending markets
What to Watch For:
Volume: Strong BOS movements should be accompanied by above-average volume
Speed: Rapid price movement through structure suggests institutional urgency
Follow-Through: The best BOS signals see price continue strongly without immediately reversing
Higher Timeframe Alignment: BOS on higher timeframes (4H, Daily) carry more weight than lower timeframe breaks
Common Pitfalls:
Not all structure breaks are equal—BOS during ranging markets are less reliable
A BOS immediately followed by a reversal back into the range may indicate a failed breakout
During major news events, structure can be broken temporarily without institutional intent
3. Liquidity Sweep Detection - Spotting Manipulation
What It Is: Liquidity sweeps (also called "stop hunts" or "liquidity grabs") occur when price temporarily breaks beyond a key level to trigger stop losses and pending orders, then immediately reverses back. This is one of the most important concepts in SMC trading because it reveals intentional manipulation.
Why Institutions Do This: Large institutional orders can't be filled at a single price point—they need massive liquidity. The biggest pools of liquidity sit just beyond obvious highs and lows where retail traders place their stops. By briefly pushing price into these zones, institutions:
Trigger retail stop losses (creating market orders)
Activate pending buy/sell orders
Fill their large positions at favorable prices
Trap late breakout traders before reversing
Detection Methodology: The indicator identifies sweeps using multiple criteria:
Price must penetrate beyond the structural high/low (creating the sweep)
The candle must close back on the opposite side of the structure (confirming rejection)
The sweep distance is measured against ATR to distinguish manipulation from normal volatility
The sweep multiplier setting allows you to adjust sensitivity based on market conditions
Visual Indicators:
Orange Down Arrows: Mark liquidity sweeps above structural highs
Lime Up Arrows: Mark liquidity sweeps below structural lows
Liquidity Zone Boxes: Semi-transparent colored boxes highlight the exact range of the swept area
Persistent Display: Zones remain visible for several bars to maintain context
Trading Applications:
Reversal Trading: Liquidity sweeps often mark excellent reversal points. After a sweep:
Wait for the sweep to complete (candle closes back inside structure)
Look for a Change of Character signal for confirmation
Enter in the direction opposite to the sweep
Place stops beyond the sweep high/low
Target the opposite side of the range or next structural level
Continuation Filtering: Not all sweeps lead to reversals. During strong trends:
Sweeps of minor structure in a trending market often precede continuation
Use higher timeframe structure to determine if a sweep is counter-trend (likely reversal) or with-trend (likely continuation)
Entry Refinement: In ranging markets, trade from swept lows to highs and vice versa, as institutions accumulate at the extremes.
Advanced Sweep Analysis:
Double Sweeps: When both sides of a range are swept, expect a strong breakout
Sweep Rejection Quality: Fast, strong rejections of sweeps are more reliable than slow grinding returns
Timeframe Consideration: Daily timeframe sweeps are significantly more important than 15-minute sweeps
Volume Profile: Sweeps with low volume followed by high volume reversals confirm manipulation
What Makes a High-Quality Sweep Signal: ✅ Penetrates structure by at least 0.5-1x ATR
✅ Strong rejection candle (long wick, decisive close)
✅ Occurs at a higher timeframe structural level
✅ Creates a Change of Character on the following move
✅ Sweeps an obvious level where retail stops cluster
4. Change of Character (CHOCH) - Major Reversal Signals
What It Is: A Change of Character represents the most significant shift in market dynamics—when the entire structural bias of the market flips from bullish to bearish or bearish to bullish. CHOCH signals are the crown jewel of SMC trading because they identify the exact moment when institutional positioning fundamentally changes.
The Anatomy of a CHOCH: A valid CHOCH requires a specific sequence:
Established Trend: A clear directional bias with multiple BOS in one direction
Liquidity Engineering: A sweep of structure in the current trend direction (the manipulation phase)
Structural Break: Price then breaks structure in the OPPOSITE direction (the revelation phase)
This combination shows that institutions have:
Completed their accumulation/distribution at favorable prices (via the sweep)
Shifted their positioning from bullish to bearish (or vice versa)
Begun a new directional campaign
Visual Presentation:
Bullish CHOCH (Cyan Triangle Up): Appears when bearish structure is broken after a low sweep, signaling the shift to bullish control
Bearish CHOCH (Red Triangle Down): Appears when bullish structure is broken after a high sweep, signaling the shift to bearish control
Prominent Markers: Larger and more visually distinct than BOS signals, reflecting their importance
Why CHOCH Signals Are So Powerful:
Trend Reversal Identification: They mark the earliest possible confirmation of a trend change
High Win Rate: When combined with proper risk management, CHOCH signals have among the highest success rates in SMC trading
Risk-Reward Ratio: Entering at CHOCH gives you the best possible risk-reward since you're entering at the beginning of a new trend
Institutional Confirmation: The sequence of sweep + structure break proves institutional repositioning, not just retail sentiment
Trading CHOCH Signals:
The Perfect CHOCH Setup:
Identify the Sweep: Watch for a liquidity sweep of structural lows (for bullish) or highs (for bearish)
Wait for the Break: Don't enter on the sweep—wait for structure to break in the opposite direction
CHOCH Confirmation: The indicator fires the CHOCH signal—this is your entry trigger
Entry Execution:
Aggressive: Enter immediately on CHOCH confirmation
Conservative: Wait for a pullback to the first Fair Value Gap or broken structure (now turned support/resistance)
Stop Placement: Beyond the swept liquidity point
Target Selection: Previous swing in the opposite direction, or let it run to the next CHOCH
Multiple Timeframe CHOCH Strategy: The most powerful setups occur when CHOCHs align across timeframes:
Daily CHOCH: Signals major institutional trend change, target 500+ pips (Forex) or significant point moves
4H CHOCH: Confirms daily direction, provides swing trade opportunities
1H CHOCH: Offers precise entry timing within the higher timeframe trend
15M CHOCH: Used for position scaling and intraday management
Example Trade Flow:
Daily Chart: Bullish CHOCH appears after weeks of downtrend
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4H Chart: Wait for pullback after the daily CHOCH, then catch the 4H bullish CHOCH
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1H Chart: Enter on the 1H bullish CHOCH that aligns with both higher timeframes
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Result: You've entered at the beginning of a major trend with multiple confirmations
CHOCH Quality Grading:
A-Grade CHOCH (Highest Probability):
Occurs at major higher timeframe structure
Following a clear liquidity sweep
Volume spike on the structural break
Multiple timeframe alignment
Creates a large Fair Value Gap on the break
B-Grade CHOCH (Good Probability):
Valid sweep and structure break
Single timeframe signal
Moderate volume
Occurs at minor structure
C-Grade CHOCH (Lower Probability):
Choppy, ranging market context
Weak sweep or unclear structure
Counter to higher timeframe trend
Low volume confirmation
Common Mistakes with CHOCH Trading: ❌ Entering on the sweep instead of waiting for the structure break
❌ Ignoring higher timeframe context
❌ Taking every CHOCH regardless of quality
❌ Not waiting for pullbacks on aggressive trends
❌ Placing stops too tight, getting caught in volatility
Advanced CHOCH Concepts:
Failed CHOCH: Occasionally, what appears to be a CHOCH will fail (price reverses back into the previous trend). This often indicates:
Insufficient institutional conviction for the reversal
Fake-out to grab liquidity in the opposite direction
Need to wait for a higher timeframe CHOCH for confirmation
When a CHOCH fails, it often sets up an even stronger continuation of the original trend.
CHOCH vs BOS Decision Matrix:
If in doubt about trend direction → wait for CHOCH
If confident in trend → trade BOS continuations
After a CHOCH → next signals in the new direction are BOS
5. Fair Value Gaps (FVG) - Institutional Retracement Zones
What It Is: Fair Value Gaps represent price imbalances where the market moved so quickly that it left behind inefficient pricing. These gaps form when there's no overlap between the current candle's wick and the candle from two bars ago—a void in the price action that creates a "gap" in the order flow.
The Institutional Logic: When institutions execute large market orders, they can push price rapidly through levels without allowing normal two-way trading. This creates unfilled orders and imbalanced order books. Institutions often return to these gaps to:
Fill additional orders at more favorable prices
Allow the market to "breathe" before the next push
Create support/resistance at the gap for the next move
Restore balance to the order book
FVG Formation Criteria: This indicator uses enhanced FVG detection logic:
Bullish FVG (Upward Gap):
Current candle's low is above the high from 2 candles ago
Creates a visible gap where no trading occurred
Gap size must exceed 30% of ATR (filtering minor gaps)
Typically forms on strong bullish momentum candles
Market moved up so fast it left unfilled sell orders
Bearish FVG (Downward Gap):
Current candle's high is below the low from 2 candles ago
Creates a visible gap where no trading occurred
Gap size must exceed 30% of ATR
Typically forms on strong bearish momentum candles
Market moved down so fast it left unfilled buy orders
Visual Presentation:
Bullish FVG Zones: Semi-transparent cyan boxes extending from gap bottom to top
Bearish FVG Zones: Semi-transparent red boxes extending from gap top to bottom
Dynamic Management: Gaps automatically removed when filled or expired
Clean Display: Only active, unfilled gaps shown to prevent chart clutter
FVG Trading Strategies:
Strategy 1: FVG Retracement Entries After a CHOCH or strong BOS, wait for price to retrace into the FVG for entry:
Identify trend direction via CHOCH or BOS
Locate the nearest FVG in the direction of the trend
Set limit orders within the FVG zone
Stop loss beyond the FVG
Target the next structural level or previous swing
Strategy 2: FVG Breakout Confirmation When price breaks through an FVG without filling it:
Signals extreme institutional urgency
Indicates the move is likely to continue strongly
The unfilled gap becomes a "no-go zone" for counter-trend entries
Strategy 3: Multiple FVG Management When multiple FVGs form in sequence:
The first FVG is most likely to be filled
If price skips the first FVG, it signals exceptional strength
Sequential gaps create a "gap ladder" for scaling into positions
FVG Quality Assessment:
High-Quality FVGs (Best Trading Zones):
Large gap size (1.5x+ ATR)
Formed on high volume impulse moves
Aligned with higher timeframe structure
Created during CHOCH or strong BOS
Positioned between current price and key structure
Low-Quality FVGs (Use Caution):
Small gaps (< 0.5 ATR)
Formed during choppy, ranging conditions
Multiple overlapping gaps in the same area
Counter to higher timeframe trend
Very old gaps (50+ bars ago)
FVG Lifecycle Management:
The indicator intelligently manages FVG zones:
Gap Filling:
Bullish FVG is "filled" when price touches the bottom of the gap
Bearish FVG is "filled" when price touches the top of the gap
Filled gaps are automatically removed from the chart
Partial fills count as complete fills (institutions got their orders)
Gap Expiration:
Gaps older than the extension period (default 10 bars) are removed
This keeps the chart clean and focuses on relevant levels
Adjustable from 5-50 bars based on timeframe and trading style
Gap Priority: When multiple gaps exist, closest gap to current price is most relevant
Advanced FVG Concepts:
Nested FVGs: Sometimes FVGs form within larger FVGs. The smaller, more recent gap typically gets filled first, providing a secondary entry within the larger gap.
FVG Clusters: When 3+ FVGs stack in the same zone, this area becomes a major institutional reaccumulation zone—excellent for swing entries.
Inverted FVGs: Bullish FVGs in downtrends or bearish FVGs in uptrends can act as resistance/support where rallies/dips fail.
FVG + Liquidity Sweep Combination: The ultimate entry setup:
Liquidity sweep occurs
CHOCH confirms reversal
Price retraces into FVG created during the CHOCH move
Enter with exceptional risk-reward ratio
FVG Statistics & Probabilities:
Research on FVG behavior shows:
Approximately 70% of FVGs get filled within 20 bars
FVGs formed during CHOCH have 80%+ fill rate
Larger gaps (2x+ ATR) have lower but higher-quality fill rates
Higher timeframe FVGs are more magnetic than lower timeframe
Timeframe Considerations:
Daily FVGs:
Can remain unfilled for weeks
Major institutional zones
Often mark the absolute best entry prices for swing trades
When filled, usually result in strong reactions
4H FVGs:
Typically fill within 3-7 days
Excellent for swing trading
Balance between frequency and reliability
1H FVGs:
Usually fill within 1-3 days
Good for short-term position trading
More frequent signals
15M FVGs:
Often fill same day
Best used for intraday refinement
Should align with higher timeframe gaps
🔧 Customization & Settings Guide
Structure Detection Settings
Swing Lookback Period (3-50 bars): This is arguably the most important setting as it determines what the indicator considers "structure."
Low Values (3-7):
Identifies minor swings and frequent structure points
More BOS and CHOCH signals
Better for scalping and day trading
Risk: More false signals in choppy markets
Best for: 15M-1H charts, active traders
Medium Values (8-15):
Balanced approach capturing meaningful swings
Default setting works well for most traders
Good signal-to-noise ratio
Best for: 1H-4H charts, swing traders
High Values (16-50):
Only major structural points identified
Fewer but higher-quality signals
Cleaner charts with less noise
Better for trending markets
Best for: 4H-Daily charts, position traders
ATR Period (1-50): Controls how volatility is measured for liquidity sweep detection.
Shorter Periods (7-14):
More responsive to recent volatility changes
Better during high volatility events
May overreact to short-term spikes
Longer Periods (15-30):
Smoother, more stable volatility measurement
Better for swing trading
Reduces sensitivity to short-term noise
Liquidity Sweep Multiplier (0.5-3.0): Determines how far beyond structure price must move to qualify as a sweep.
Low Multiplier (0.5-0.9):
Catches smaller, more frequent sweeps
More signals but lower reliability
Good for scalping or high-frequency trading
Use in ranging markets
Medium Multiplier (1.0-1.5):
Balanced sensitivity
Default 1.2 works for most situations
Good signal quality
High Multiplier (1.6-3.0):
Only major, obvious sweeps detected
Fewer but very high-quality signals
Best for trending markets
Use when you want only the clearest setups
Display Options
Toggle Controls: Each component can be individually enabled/disabled:
Show Market Structure:
Turn off when chart becomes too cluttered
Essential for understanding context, generally keep ON
Disable only when you know structure from higher timeframe
Show Liquidity Zones:
Highlights swept areas with boxes
Can be disabled if you prefer cleaner charts
Keep ON when learning to spot manipulation
Show Break of Structure:
BOS labels can be disabled if trading only reversals
Keep ON for trend following strategies
Show Change of Character:
Core SMC signal, usually keep ON
Only disable if focusing purely on continuation trading
Show Fair Value Gaps:
OFF by default to prevent overwhelming new users
Turn ON once comfortable with basic structure
Can generate many zones on lower timeframes
FVG Extension Period (5-50 bars): Determines how long unfilled gaps remain displayed.
Short Extension (5-10):
Keeps charts very clean
Only shows very recent gaps
Good for day trading
May remove gaps before they fill
Medium Extension (11-25):
Balanced approach
Captures most gap fills
Good for swing trading
Long Extension (26-50):
Shows historical gap context
Better for position trading
Higher timeframe analysis
Can make charts busy on lower timeframes
Color Scheme Customization
Why Colors Matter: Visual clarity is crucial for quick decision-making. The color scheme should:
Clearly distinguish bullish vs bearish elements
Work well with your chart background (dark/light mode)
Be visible but not distracting
Match your personal preference for aesthetics
Default Colors:
Bullish: Cyan (
#00ffff) - visibility and association with "cool" buying
Bearish: Red (
#ff0051) - visibility and universal danger/selling association
FVG Bullish: 85% transparent cyan - visible but not overpowering
FVG Bearish: 85% transparent red - visible but not overpowering
Customization Tips:
Increase transparency if zones overwhelm price action
Use higher contrast colors on light backgrounds
Keep bullish/bearish colors visually distinct
Test colors across different market conditions
Optimization by Market Type
Forex (24-hour markets):
Structure Lookback: 10-15
ATR Period: 14-21
Sweep Multiplier: 1.0-1.5
Best Timeframes: 15M, 1H, 4H
Stocks (Session-based):
Structure Lookback: 8-12
ATR Period: 14
Sweep Multiplier: 1.2-1.8
Best Timeframes: 5M, 15M, 1H, Daily
Note: Gaps at market open/close aren't FVGs
Cryptocurrency (High volatility):
Structure Lookback: 12-20 (filter noise)
ATR Period: 10-14 (responsive to volatility)
Sweep Multiplier: 1.5-2.5 (larger sweeps)
Best Timeframes: 15M, 1H, 4H
Indices (Moderate volatility):
Structure Lookback: 10-15
ATR Period: 14-20
Sweep Multiplier: 1.0-1.5
Best Timeframes: 1H, 4H, Daily
📈 Complete Trading System & Strategies
The Complete SMC Trading Process
Step 1: Higher Timeframe Analysis (Daily/4H) Begin every trading session by analyzing higher timeframes:
Identify the prevailing market structure (bullish or bearish)
Mark key swing highs and lows
Note any recent CHOCHs that signal trend changes
Identify major Fair Value Gaps that could act as targets or entry zones
Determine areas of liquidity (obvious highs/lows where stops cluster)
Step 2: Trading Timeframe Setup (1H/4H) Move to your primary trading timeframe:
Wait for alignment with higher timeframe bias
Look for CHOCH signals if expecting reversal
Look for BOS signals if expecting continuation
Identify liquidity sweeps that create trading opportunities
Note nearby FVGs for entry refinement
Step 3: Entry Timeframe Execution (15M/1H) Use lower timeframe for precise entry:
After higher timeframe signal, wait for lower timeframe confirmation
Enter on FVG fills, structure breaks, or CHOCH signals
Place stop beyond swept liquidity or broken structure
Set targets at next structure level or opposite side of range
Step 4: Management Active trade management increases profitability:
Move stop to breakeven after price moves 1R (risk unit)
Take partial profits at first target (structure level)
Let remainder run to major targets
Trail stop using FVGs or structure breaks in your direction
Exit if a counter-trend CHOCH appears
High-Probability Trading Setups
Setup 1: The Classic CHOCH Reversal
Market Context:
Extended trend in one direction
Price reaching obvious highs/lows where liquidity pools
Setup Requirements:
Liquidity sweep of the high/low
CHOCH signal fires
(Optional) Wait for pullback to FVG
Entry: On CHOCH confirmation or FVG fill
Stop: Beyond swept liquidity
Target: Previous swing in opposite direction
Example (Bullish):
Market in downtrend for 2 weeks
Price sweeps below obvious daily low
Bullish CHOCH fires (breaks previous lower high)
Enter immediately or wait for pullback to bullish FVG
Stop below swept low
Target: Previous lower high, then previous high
Risk-Reward: Typically 1:3 to 1:5+
Setup 2: BOS Continuation with FVG Entry
Market Context:
Established trend with recent CHOCH
Strong momentum in trend direction
Setup Requirements:
Recent CHOCH established trend direction
BOS signal confirms continuation
Wait for pullback into FVG created on the BOS move
Entry: Limit order within FVG zone
Stop: Beyond FVG (invalid if exceeded)
Target: Next structural level
Example (Bearish):
Bearish CHOCH 2 days ago
Price makes BOS breaking new low
Large bearish FVG created during the break
Price retraces into FVG zone
Enter short at FVG fill
Stop above FVG
Target: Next major low or daily FVG below
Risk-Reward: 1:2 to 1:4
Setup 3: Liquidity Sweep Fade
Market Context:
Ranging market between defined highs/lows
Obvious liquidity on both sides of range
Setup Requirements:
Clear range established (minimum 20-30 bars)
Price sweeps one side of range (high or low)
Strong rejection back into range
Entry: After sweep rejection confirmed
Stop: Beyond swept level
Target: Opposite side of range
Example:
Range between 1.0850-1.0920 (EUR/USD)
Price sweeps above 1.0920 to 1.0935
Strong bearish rejection candle back below 1.0920
Enter short at 1.0915
Stop at 1.0940 (above sweep high)
Target: 1.0850 (range low)
Risk-Reward: 1:2.6
Setup 4: Multi-Timeframe CHOCH Alignment
Market Context:
Major trend change occurring
Multiple timeframes showing reversal signals
Setup Requirements:
Daily timeframe shows CHOCH
Wait for 4H CHOCH in same direction
Enter on 1H CHOCH that aligns
Entry: 1H CHOCH confirmation
Stop: Below 4H structure
Target: Daily structural level
Example (Bullish):
Daily bearish trend for months
Daily bullish CHOCH appears
4H shows bullish CHOCH next day
1H bullish CHOCH provides entry
Enter long on 1H signal
Stop: Below 4H swing low
Target: Daily previous high
Risk-Reward: 1:5 to 1:10+
Position: Larger size due to alignment
Setup 5: Failed CHOCH Continuation
Market Context:
Strong trend temporarily looks like reversing
"False" CHOCH creates trap for counter-trend traders
Setup Requirements:
Apparent CHOCH against main trend
Price fails to follow through
Original trend resumes with strong BOS
Entry: On BOS in original trend direction
Stop: Recent swing
Target: Extension of original trend
Example:
Strong daily uptrend
Bearish CHOCH appears (potential reversal)
Price consolidates but doesn't follow through down
Bullish BOS breaks above recent consolidation
Enter long on BOS
Stop: Below failed CHOCH low
Target: New high extension
Risk-Reward: 1:3 to 1:6
Note: Failed reversals often lead to explosive continuations
Risk Management Framework
Position Sizing: Never risk more than 1-2% of account per trade, even on A+ setups.
Risk Calculation:
Position Size = (Account Size × Risk %) / (Entry - Stop Loss in pips/points)
Example:
Account: $10,000
Risk: 1% = $100
Entry: 1.0900
Stop: 1.0870 (30 pips)
Position Size: $100 / 30 pips = $3.33 per pip
Lot Size (Forex): 0.33 lots
Stop Loss Placement:
For CHOCH Reversals:
Place stop 5-10 pips beyond swept liquidity
Gives room for volatility while protecting capital
If swept liquidity is violated, setup is invalidated
For BOS Continuations:
Place stop beyond the FVG or structure that provided entry
Typically tighter stops (closer to entry)
Can trail stop to breakeven quickly
For Range Trading:
Stop beyond the swept level
Generally tight stops work well in ranges
Exit quickly if range boundaries break
Take Profit Strategy:
Scaling Out Method (Recommended):
First Target (50% of position): First structural level (1:1 to 1:2)
Second Target (30% of position): Major structure (1:3 to 1:5)
Trail Stop (20% of position): Let run to full extension
Full Exit Method:
Hold entire position to predetermined target
Requires more discipline
Higher reward but also higher risk of giveback
Trade Management Rules:
Breakeven Rule: Move stop to breakeven after 1R profit
Partial Profit Rule: Take partials at structure levels
Trailing Rule: Trail stop
Pro Volume & Momentum Dashboard [CONFIRMED ENTRY v2.1]🎯 Key Upgrades in This Version:
1. 10-Point Confluence Scoring System
# Factor Description
1 Volume Spike RVOL ≥ threshold with directional candle
2 Volume Delta Buy vs Sell pressure analysis
3 VWAP Position Institutional fair value
4 200 EMA Macro trend alignment
5 EMA Stack 9 > 21 > 50 alignment
6 ADX Trend strength + direction
7 RSI Momentum confirmation
8 MACD Histogram momentum
9 HTF Trend Higher timeframe alignment
10 Candle Quality Strong body, minimal wicks
2. Confirmed Entry Logic
✅ Requires minimum 7/10 confluence score (adjustable)
✅ Waits for candle close to avoid fakeouts
✅ 5-bar cooldown prevents duplicate signals
✅ Potential setups warned when score is 5-6/10
3. Risk Management
Auto-calculated Stop Loss (ATR-based)
Two Take Profit levels (TP1 & TP2)
Visual risk zones on chart
Risk/Reward ratio displayed
4. Higher Timeframe Confirmation
Checks 1H (or custom) timeframe trend
Ensures trade aligns with bigger picture
📌 How to Use:
Wait for ◆ CONFIRMED BUY/SELL label (not triangles)
Check dashboard for 7+/10 score
Entry: On signal candle close
Stop Loss: Red line below/above
Take Profit: Green lines (scale out at TP1, full exit TP2)
🕯️ Candlestick Patterns Added
Bullish Patterns (11 Total)
Pattern Description Strength
Bullish Engulfing Green candle engulfs prior red ⭐⭐⭐ Strong
Hammer Long lower wick at bottom ⭐⭐ Medium
Morning Star 3-candle reversal pattern ⭐⭐⭐ Strong
Bullish Harami Small green inside large red ⭐⭐ Medium
Piercing Line Opens gap down, closes above mid ⭐⭐ Medium
Three White Soldiers 3 consecutive strong green candles ⭐⭐⭐ Strong
Dragonfly Doji Long lower wick, no body ⭐⭐ Medium
Tweezer Bottom Equal lows at support ⭐⭐ Medium
Bullish Marubozu Full body, no wicks ⭐⭐⭐ Strong
Rising Three Continuation after pullback ⭐⭐ Medium
Bearish Patterns (11 Total)
Pattern Description Strength
Bearish Engulfing Red candle engulfs prior green ⭐⭐⭐ Strong
Shooting Star Long upper wick at top ⭐⭐ Medium
Evening Star 3-candle reversal pattern ⭐⭐⭐ Strong
Bearish Harami Small red inside large green ⭐⭐ Medium
Dark Cloud Cover Opens gap up, closes below mid ⭐⭐ Medium
Three Black Crows 3 consecutive strong red candles ⭐⭐⭐ Strong
Gravestone Doji Long upper wick, no body ⭐⭐ Medium
Tweezer Top Equal highs at resistance ⭐⭐ Medium
Bearish Marubozu Full body, no wicks ⭐⭐⭐ Strong
Falling Three Continuation after pullback ⭐⭐ Medium
Hanging Man Long lower wick at top ⭐⭐ Medium
Institutional Flow DetectorOverview
InstFlow 1S Delta identifies institutional order flow by analyzing volume anomalies and directional bias using 1-second sub-bar data. The indicator detects when large players are likely entering or exiting positions, providing actionable trade recommendations with confidence scoring.
Unlike traditional volume indicators that only show total volume, InstFlow breaks down each bar into 1-second micro-bars, classifies buying vs selling pressure, and identifies statistically significant volume events that likely represent institutional activity.
How It Works
1-Second Delta Analysis
The indicator fetches all 1-second bars within each candle and classifies each micro-bar as buying (close ≥ open) or selling (close < open). This achieves ~85-90% directional accuracy compared to ~55-65% from traditional bar-based methods.
Delta = Buy Volume - Sell Volume
Delta Ratio = |Delta| / Total Volume
Volume Anomaly Detection (Z-Score)
Volume is compared to a rolling 20-bar average using statistical z-scores:
- T1: Z-Score ≥ 1.5 (top ~7% of volume bars)
- T2: Z-Score ≥ 2.0 (top ~2% of volume bars)
- T3: Z-Score ≥ 3.0 (top ~0.1% of volume bars)
Signal Types
- Big Trades (T1/T2/T3) : Unusual volume with clear directional bias
- Absorption (ABS) : High volume + small price move + delta imbalance = hidden liquidity absorbing orders
- Exhaustion (EXH) : Capitulation pattern - big flush followed by immediate reversal with opposing delta
- Divergence (DIV) : Price and cumulative delta disagreeing over 5 bars
ACTION Recommendation System
Synthesizes all signals into a single trade direction (LONG/SHORT/WAIT) with confidence scoring (1-10):
- Exhaustion signals: +5 points (strongest reversal)
- Counter-trend absorption: +4 points
- Volume tier: +1 to +3 points
- Divergence confirmation: +2 points
- Strong trend (ADX>30): +1 point
- High delta imbalance (>50%): +1 point
Features
Real-time 1-second delta classification for accurate buy/sell detection
Statistical volume anomaly detection adapts to each instrument
Absorption detection finds hidden liquidity/iceberg orders
Exhaustion patterns catch capitulation reversals
Delta divergence warns of weakening moves
ACTION + Confidence system provides clear trade recommendations
Price-locked markers stay fixed at detection level (don't float)
Info table displays all metrics in real-time
RTH session filtering
Comprehensive alert conditions
Settings Guide
Detection Settings
Volume Lookback (20): Bars for calculating average volume and standard deviation
T1/T2/T3 Thresholds : Z-score thresholds for volume tiers. Lower = more signals.
1-Second Delta
Delta Resolution (1S): Use 1S for ES/NQ. Try 5S if 1S unavailable.
Min Delta Imbalance (10%): Minimum ratio to classify direction.
Absorption Detection
Min Volume Multiple (1.2x): Volume must exceed average by this multiple
Max Price Move Multiple (0.5x): Price move must be less than this × average range
Delta Imbalance Threshold (20%): Minimum delta ratio for absorption
Exhaustion Detection
Minimum Tier for Flush (T1): Required volume tier for the flush bar
New High/Low Lookback (10): Bars to check for price extremes
Min Reversal Size (0.3x ATR): Required body size for reversal bar
Divergence Detection
Divergence Lookback (5): Bars to compare price vs cumulative delta
Delta Trend Threshold (0.4): Sensitivity for divergence detection
How to Use
Add to ES, NQ, MES, or MNQ chart (1-5 minute timeframe)
Check 1S Data quality in table (green = 30+ bars = reliable)
Monitor ACTION field for trade direction
Use Confidence score for position sizing: HIGH (7+) = full size, GOOD (5-6) = standard, MED (3-4) = reduced
EXH signals are highest priority reversals
ABS + DIV combination is strong reversal confirmation
T2/T3 with trend are continuation signals
Avoid counter-trend T1/T2 without EXH/ABS/DIV confirmation
Visual Guide
Green circles below bar = Buy pressure (T1 small, T2 medium, T3 large)
Red circles above bar = Sell pressure (T1 small, T2 medium, T3 large)
Purple diamond + "ABS" = Absorption detected
Cyan label + "EXH" = Exhaustion pattern
Orange triangle + "DIV" = Delta divergence
Yellow background = Counter-trend warning
Best Practices
Trade during RTH (9:30am - 4:00pm ET) for most reliable signals
Wait for HIGH or GOOD confidence before full position
Use EXH as primary reversal trigger
Check cumulative delta supports trade direction
Combine with price action and support/resistance levels
Limitations
Requires 1-second data availability (ES, NQ, MES, MNQ have this)
ETH signals less reliable due to lower volume
EMA-based trend lags on sharp reversals
Not suitable for stocks without adjusting parameters significantly
Absorption/Exhaustion patterns may not occur every session
Disclaimer
This indicator is for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute financial advice.
Past performance does not guarantee future results
The indicator shows where institutional activity is LIKELY - it does not predict the future
Always conduct your own research and analysis
Never risk more than you can afford to lose
Paper trade any new strategy before using real capital
Price Action Patterns + Style Filter by danyPrice Action Patterns + Style Filter by dany
✅ Purpose
This indicator is designed to identify high-probability price action patterns and trend structure across different trading styles.
It displays clear labels attached directly to candles, allowing traders to:
Detect reversal patterns
Confirm pullbacks within strong trends
Avoid false signals from indecision candles
Trade using a structured style (Scalping, Intraday, Swing)
🔥 Key Features
1️⃣ Multi-Style Trading Structure
The indicator supports three trading styles:
Style Structure Timeframe Description
Scalping 5m / 15m structure Uses higher timeframe structure to confirm trend while trading 1m
Intraday 1H / 2H / 4H structure Best for day traders who trade in short swings
Swing Daily / Weekly / Monthly structure Best for longer-term swing trading
This helps the indicator understand trend direction and avoid trading against market structure.
🧠 How Trend is Detected
The indicator determines the trend using higher timeframe structure:
🔺 Uptrend
When the higher timeframe shows:
Higher Highs
Higher Lows
🔻 Downtrend
When the higher timeframe shows:
Lower Highs
Lower Lows
➖ Flat
If neither condition is true.
🕯️ Candlestick Patterns Detected
This indicator identifies the following patterns:
✅ 1. Dragonfly Doji
📌 Bullish Reversal Pattern
A candle with:
Long lower wick
Small body at top
Minimal upper wick
📌 Meaning: Buyers step in after sellers push price down.
❌ 2. Gravestone Doji
📌 Bearish Reversal Pattern
A candle with:
Long upper wick
Small body at bottom
Minimal lower wick
📌 Meaning: Sellers take control after buyers push price up.
🔥 3. Morning Star
📌 Bullish 3-candle reversal pattern
Sequence:
Big red candle
Small indecision candle (Doji)
Big green candle
📌 Meaning: Buyers overpower sellers.
🔥 4. Evening Star
📌 Bearish 3-candle reversal pattern
Sequence:
Big green candle
Small indecision candle (Doji)
Big red candle
📌 Meaning: Sellers overpower buyers.
🔁 5. Harami (Mother & Baby)
📌 Reversal pattern
A large candle followed by a smaller candle contained within its range.
Bullish Harami: Red candle followed by small green candle
Bearish Harami: Green candle followed by small red candle
🔁 6. Tweezers
📌 Double top / double bottom pattern
Tweezer Top: Green candle followed by equal-sized red candle
Tweezer Bottom: Red candle followed by equal-sized green candle
🧠 Psychology-Based Filtering
This indicator filters signals using price psychology:
🚫 Ignored Signals
It ignores standard indecision dojis because they often lead to false signals in sideways markets.
🔁 Pullback Confirmation
During strong trends, the indicator does not signal reversal unless a pullback happens.
✅ Bullish pullback entry
Uptrend structure
Price pulls back below EMA(50)
Dragonfly Doji or Tweezer Bottom appears
✅ Bearish pullback entry
Downtrend structure
Price pulls back above EMA(50)
Gravestone Doji appears
Scalp Precision Matrix [BullByte]SCALP PRECISION MATRIX (SPM)
OVERVIEW
Scalp Precision Matrix (SPM) is a comprehensive decision-support framework designed specifically for scalpers and short-term traders. This indicator synthesizes five distinct analytical layers into a unified system that helps identify high-quality setups while avoiding common pitfalls that trap traders.
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THE CORE PROBLEM THIS INDICATOR ADDRESSES
Scalping demands rapid decision-making while simultaneously processing multiple data points. Traders constantly ask themselves: Is momentum still alive? Am I entering near a potential reversal zone? Is this the right session to trade? What is my actual risk-to-reward? Most traders either overwhelm themselves with too many separate indicators (creating analysis paralysis) or use too few (missing crucial context).
SPM was developed to consolidate these essential checks into one cohesive framework. Rather than overlaying disconnected indicators, each component in SPM directly informs and adjusts the others, creating an integrated analytical system.
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WHY THESE SPECIFIC COMPONENTS AND HOW THEY WORK TOGETHER
The five analytical layers in SPM are not arbitrarily combined. Each addresses a specific question in the scalping decision process, and together they form a logical workflow:
LAYER 1: MOMENTUM FUEL GAUGE
This answers the question: "Does the current move still have energy?"
After any impulse move (a significant directional price movement), momentum naturally decays over time. The Fuel Gauge estimates remaining momentum by analyzing four factors:
Body Strength (30% weight): Compares recent candle body sizes against the historical average. Strong momentum produces candles with large bodies relative to their wicks. The calculation takes the 3-bar average body size divided by the 20-bar average body size, then scales it to a 0-100 range.
Wick Rejection (25% weight): Measures the wick-to-body ratio. When wicks are large relative to bodies, it suggests rejection and weakening momentum. A ratio of 2.0 or higher (wicks twice the body size) scores low; smaller ratios score higher.
Volume Consistency (20% weight): Compares recent 3-bar average volume against the lookback period average. Sustained moves require consistent volume support. Volume dropping off suggests the move may be losing participation.
Time Decay (25% weight): Tracks how many bars have passed since the last detected impulse. Momentum naturally fades over time. The typical impulse duration is adjusted based on the current volatility regime.
These components are weighted and combined, then smoothed with a 3-period EMA to reduce noise. The result is a 0-100% gauge where:
- Above 70% = Strong momentum (green)
- 40-70% = Moderate momentum (amber)
- Below 40% = Weak momentum (red)
- Below 20% = Exhausted (triggers EXIT warning)
The Fuel Gauge also estimates how many bars of momentum remain based on the current burn rate.
IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER : The Fuel Gauge is NOT order flow, volume profile, or depth of market data. It is a technical proxy calculated entirely from standard OHLCV (Open, High, Low, Close, Volume) data. The term "Fuel" is used metaphorically to represent estimated remaining momentum energy.
LAYER 2: TRAP ZONE DETECTION
This answers the question: "Am I walking into a potential reversal area?"
Price tends to reverse at levels where it has reversed before. SPM identifies these zones by detecting clusters of historical swing points:
How it works:
1. The indicator detects swing highs and swing lows using the Swing Detection Length setting (default 5 bars on each side required to confirm a pivot).
2. Recent swing points are stored (up to 10 of each type).
3. For each potential zone, the algorithm counts how many swing points cluster within a tolerance of 0.5 ATR.
4. Zones with 2 or more clustered swing points, positioned between 0.3 and 4.0 ATR from current price, are marked as Trap Zones.
5. A Confluence Score is calculated based on cluster density and proximity to current price.
The percentage displayed (e.g., "TRAP 85%") is a CONFLUENCE SCORE, not a probability. Higher percentages mean more swing points cluster at that level and price is closer to it. This indicates stronger historical significance, not a prediction of future reversal.
CRITICAL DISCLAIMER : Trap Zones are NOT institutional order flow, liquidity pools, smart money footprints, or any proprietary data feed. They are calculated purely from historical swing point clustering using standard technical analysis. The term "trap" describes how price action has historically reversed at these levels, potentially trapping traders who enter prematurely. This is pattern recognition, not market structure data.
LAYER 3: VELOCITY ANALYSIS
This answers the question: "Is price moving favorably right now?"
Velocity measures how fast price is currently moving compared to its recent average:
Calculation:
- Current velocity = Absolute price change from previous bar divided by ATR
- Average velocity = Simple moving average of velocity over the lookback period
- Velocity ratio = Current velocity divided by average velocity
Classification:
- FAST (ratio above 1.5 ): Price is moving significantly faster than normal. Good for momentum continuation plays.
- NORMAL (ratio 0.5 to 1.5) : Typical price movement speed.
- SLOW (ratio below 0.5 ): Price is moving sluggishly. Often indicates ranging or choppy conditions where scalping becomes difficult.
The velocity score contributes 18% to the overall quality score calculation.
LAYER 4: SESSION AWARENESS
This answers the question: "Is this a good time to trade?"
Different trading sessions have different characteristics. SPM automatically detects which major session is active and adjusts its quality assessment:
Session Times (all in UTC):
- A sia Session : 00:00 - 08:00 UTC
- London Session : 08:00 - 16:00 UTC
- New York Session : 13:00 - 21:00 UTC
- London/NY Overlap : 13:00 - 16:00 UTC
- Off-Peak : Outside major sessions
Session Quality Weighting:
- Overlap : 100 points (highest liquidity, best movement)
- London : 85 points
- New York : 80 points
- Asia : 50 points (tends to range more)
- Off-Peak : 30 points (lower liquidity, more false signals)
The session score contributes 17% to the overall quality calculation. Signals are also filtered to prevent firing during off-peak hours.
Note : These are fixed UTC times and may not perfectly match your broker's session boundaries. Use them as general guidance rather than precise timing.
LAYER 5: VOLATILITY REGIME ADAPTATION
This answers the question: "How should I adjust for current market conditions?"
SPM compares current volatility (14-period ATR) against historical volatility (50-period ATR) to categorize the market:
HIGH Volatility (ratio above 1.3): Current ATR is 30%+ above normal. SPM widens thresholds to filter noise and extends target projections.
NORMAL Volatility (ratio 0.7 to 1.3): Typical conditions. Standard parameters apply.
LOW Volatility (ratio below 0.7): Current ATR is 30%+ below normal. SPM tightens thresholds for sensitivity and reduces target expectations. The market state may show AVOID during prolonged low volatility.
This adaptation prevents false signals during erratic markets and missed signals during quiet markets.
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THE SYNERGY: WHY THIS COMBINATION MATTERS
These five layers are not independent indicators placed on one chart. They form an interconnected system:
- A signal only fires when momentum exists (Fuel above 40%), price is away from danger zones (Trap Zones factored into quality score), movement is favorable (Velocity contributes to score), timing is appropriate (Session is not off-peak), and volatility is accounted for (thresholds adapt to regime).
- The Trap Zones directly influence Entry Zone placement. Entry zones are positioned beyond trap zones to avoid getting caught in reversals.
- Target projections automatically adjust to avoid placing take-profit levels inside detected trap zones.
- The Fuel Gauge affects which signal tier fires. Insufficient fuel prevents all signals.
- Session quality is weighted into the overall score, reducing signal quality during less favorable trading hours.
This integration is the core originality of SPM. Each component makes the others more useful than they would be in isolation.
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HOW THE QUALITY SCORE IS CALCULATED
The Quality Score (0-100) synthesizes all layers into a single number for each direction (long and short):
For Long Quality Score:
- Fuel Component (28% weight) : Full fuel value if impulse direction is bullish; 60% of fuel value otherwise
- Trap Avoidance (22% weight) : 75 points if no trap zone below; otherwise 100 minus the trap confluence score (minimum 20)
- Velocity Component (18% weight) : Direct velocity score
- Session Component (17% weight) : Current session quality score
- Trend Alignment (15% bonus) : Adds 12 points if price is above the 20-period SMA
For Short Quality Score:
- Same structure but reversed (bearish impulse direction, trap zone above, price below SMA)
The direction with the higher score becomes the current Bias. A 12-point difference is required to switch bias, preventing flip-flopping in neutral conditions.
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SIGNAL TYPES AND WHAT THEY MEAN
SPM generates four types of signals, each with specific visual representation:
PRIME SIGNALS (Cyan Diamond)
These represent the highest quality confluence. Requirements:
- Quality score crosses above the Prime threshold (default 80)
- Bias aligns with signal direction
- Fuel is sufficient (above 40%)
- Session is active (not off-peak)
- Cooldown period has passed
Prime signals appear as cyan-colored diamond shapes. Long signals appear below the bar; short signals appear above.
STANDARD SIGNALS (Green Triangle Up / Red Triangle Down)
These represent good quality setups. Requirements:
- Quality score crosses above the Standard threshold (default 75) but below Prime
- Same bias, fuel, and cooldown requirements as Prime
Standard signals appear as small triangles in green (long) or red (short).
CAUTION SIGNALS (Small Faded Circle)
These represent minimum threshold setups. Requirements:
- Quality score crosses above the Caution threshold (default 65) but below Standard
- Same additional requirements
Caution signals appear as small, faded circles. These suggest the setup exists but with weaker confluence. Consider these only when broader market context supports them, or skip them entirely during uncertain conditions.
EXHAUSTION SIGNAL (Purple X with "EXIT" text)
This warning appears when the Fuel Gauge drops below 20% from above, indicating momentum has depleted. This is not a trade signal but a warning to:
- Consider exiting existing positions
- Avoid entering new trades in the current direction
- Wait for new momentum to develop
All signals use CONFIRMED bar data only (referencing the previous closed bar) to prevent repainting. Once a signal appears, it will never disappear or change position on historical bars.
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READING THE CHART ELEMENTS
TRAP ZONES (Red Dashed Box with "TRAP XX%" Label)
These mark price levels where multiple historical swing points cluster. The red dashed box shows the zone boundaries. The percentage is the confluence score indicating cluster strength and proximity.
How to use: When price approaches a trap zone, be cautious about entering in that direction. If your bias is LONG and there's a strong trap zone above, consider taking partial profits before price reaches it or adjusting your target below it.
ENTRY ZONES (Green Solid Box with "ENTRY" Label)
These show suggested entry areas based on the current bias direction. For LONG bias, the entry zone appears below the trap zone (buying the dip beyond support). For SHORT bias, it appears above the trap zone (selling the rally beyond resistance).
How to use: Rather than entering at current price, consider placing limit orders within the entry zone. This positions you beyond where typical trap reversals occur.
TARGET ZONES (Blue Dotted Box with "TARGET" Label)
These project potential take-profit areas based on ATR multiples, adjusted for:
- Current volatility regime (wider in high volatility, tighter in low)
- Impulse direction (larger targets when aligned with impulse)
- Nearby trap zones (targets adjust to avoid placing TP inside trap zones)
How to use: These are suggestions, not guarantees. Consider taking partial profits before the target or using trailing stops once price moves favorably.
STOP LEVEL (Orange Dashed Line with "STOP" Label)
This shows suggested stop-loss placement, calculated as 0.8 ATR beyond the trap zone (or 2.0 ATR from current price if no trap zone exists).
How to use: This provides a reference for risk calculation. The dashboard R:R ratio is calculated using this stop level.
Chart Example: Scalp Precision Matrix displays real-time market analysis through dynamic zones and quality scores. ENTRY/TARGET/STOP zones show potential price levels based on current market structure - they appear continuously as reference points, NOT as trade instructions. Actual trade signals (diamonds, triangles, circles) fire only when multiple conditions align: quality score thresholds are crossed, fuel gauge is sufficient, session is active, and cooldown period has passed. The zones help you understand market context; the signals tell you when to act.
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UNDERSTANDING THE DASHBOARD (Top Right Panel)
The main dashboard provides comprehensive market context:
Row 1 - Header:
- "SPM " : Indicator name
- Market State : Current overall condition
Market States Explained:
- PRIME : Excellent conditions. Quality score meets prime threshold, session is active. Best opportunities.
- READY : Good conditions. Quality score meets standard threshold. Solid setups available.
- WAIT : Mixed conditions. Some factors favorable, others not. Patience recommended.
- AVOID : Poor conditions. Off-peak session or very low volatility. High risk of false signals.
- EXIT : Fuel exhausted. Momentum depleted. Consider closing positions or waiting.
Row 2-3 - Quality Bars:
- " UP ########## " : Visual meter for long quality (each # = 10 points, . = empty)
- " DN ########## " : Visual meter for short quality
- The number on the right shows the exact quality score
Row 4 - Bias:
- Shows current directional lean: LONG, SHORT, or NEUTRAL
- Color-coded: Green for long, red for short, gray for neutral
Rows 5-7 (Full Mode Only) - Trade Levels:
- Entry : Suggested entry price for current bias direction
- Stop : Suggested stop-loss price
- Target : Projected take-profit price
Row 8 - Risk:Reward Ratio:
- Format : "1:X.X" where X.X is the reward multiple
- Color-coded : Green if 2:1 or better, amber if 1.5:1 to 2:1, red if below 1.5:1
Row 9 - Fuel:
- Shows percentage and estimated bars remaining in parentheses
- Example : "72% (8)" means 72% fuel with approximately 8 bars remaining
- Color-coded : Green above 70%, amber 40-70%, red below 40%
Row 10-11 (Full Mode Only) - Market Conditions:
- Vol : Current volatility regime (HIGH/NORMAL/LOW)
- Speed : Current velocity zone (FAST/NORMAL/SLOW)
Row 12 - Session:
- Shows active trading session
- Color-coded by session type
Row 13 (Full Mode Only) - Remaining:
- Time remaining in current session (hours and minutes)
Row 14 (Conditional) - Trap Warning:
- Appears when a significant trap zone exists in your bias direction
- Shows direction (ABOVE/BELOW) and confluence percentage
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UNDERSTANDING THE QUICK PANEL (Bottom Left)
The Quick Panel provides essential information at a glance without looking away from price action:
Row 1: Current Bias and Quality Score (large text for quick reading)
Row 2: Market State
Row 3: Fuel Percentage
Row 4: Estimated Bars Remaining
Row 5: Risk:Reward Ratio
Row 6: Current Session
Both panels can be repositioned using the settings, and each can be toggled on/off independently.
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SETTINGS EXPLAINED
CORE SETTINGS:
Analysis Lookback (Default: 20)
Number of bars used for statistical calculations including average volume and average body size. Higher values create smoother but slower-reacting analysis. Lower values are more responsive but may include more noise.
Swing Detection Length (Default: 5)
Bars required on each side to confirm a swing high or low. A setting of 5 means a swing high must have 5 lower highs on each side. Lower values detect more swings (more trap zones, more sensitivity). Higher values find only major pivots (fewer but more significant zones).
Impulse Sensitivity (Default: 1.5)
Multiplier for ATR when detecting impulse moves. Lower values (like 1.0) detect smaller price movements as impulses, refreshing the fuel gauge more frequently. Higher values (like 2.5) require larger moves, making impulse detection less frequent but more significant.
SIGNAL SETTINGS:
Prime/Standard/Caution Thresholds (Defaults: 80/75/65)
These control the quality score required for each signal tier. You can adjust these based on your preference:
- More conservative : Raise thresholds (e.g., 85/80/70) for fewer but higher-quality signals
- More aggressive : Lower thresholds (e.g., 75/70/60) for more signals with slightly lower quality
Signal Cooldown (Default: 8 bars)
Minimum bars between signals to prevent signal spam. After any signal fires, no new signals can appear until this many bars pass. Increase for fewer signals in choppy markets; decrease if you want faster signal refresh.
Show Prime/Standard/Caution/Exhaustion Signals
Toggle each signal type on or off based on your preference.
ZONE DISPLAY:
Show Trap Zones / Entry Zones / Target Zones / Stop Levels
Toggle each zone type on or off. Turning off zones you don't use reduces chart clutter.
Zone Transparency (Default: 88)
Controls how transparent zone boxes appear. Higher values (closer to 95) make zones barely visible; lower values (closer to 75) make them more prominent.
Zone History (Default: 25 bars)
How far back zone boxes extend on the chart. Purely visual preference.
BACKGROUND:
Background Mode (Options: Off, Subtle, Normal)
Controls whether and how intensely the chart background is colored. Subtle is barely noticeable; Normal is more visible; Off disables background coloring entirely.
Background Type (Options: Bias, Fuel)
- Bias : Colors background based on current directional lean (green for long, red for short)
- Fuel : Colors background based on momentum level (green for high fuel, amber for moderate, red for low)
DASHBOARD / QUICK PANEL:
Show Dashboard / Show Quick Panel
Toggle each panel on or off.
Compact Mode
When enabled, the main dashboard shows only essential rows (quality bars, bias, R:R, fuel, session) without entry/stop/target levels, volatility, velocity, or time remaining.
Position Settings
Choose where each panel appears on your chart from six options: Top Right, Top Left, Bottom Right, Bottom Left, Middle Right, Middle Left.
ALERTS:
Alert Prime Signals / Standard Signals / Fuel Exhaustion
Enable or disable TradingView alerts for each condition. When enabled, you can set up alerts in TradingView that will notify you when these conditions occur.
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RECOMMENDED TIMEFRAMES AND USAGE
OPTIMAL TIMEFRAMES:
- 1-minute to 5-minute : Best for active scalping with quick entries and exits
- 5-minute to 15-minute : Balanced scalping with slightly more confirmation
- 15-minute to 1-hour : Short-term swing entries, fewer but more significant signals
Zone visualizations only appear on intraday timeframes to prevent chart clutter on higher timeframes.
BEST PRACTICES:
1. Trade primarily during LONDON, NEW YORK, or OVERLAP sessions. The indicator weights these sessions higher for good reason - liquidity and movement are typically better.
2. Prioritize PRIME signals. These represent the highest confluence and have proven most reliable. Use STANDARD signals as secondary opportunities. Treat CAUTION signals with extra scrutiny.
3. Respect the Fuel Gauge. Avoid entering new positions when fuel is below 40%. When the EXIT signal appears, seriously consider closing or reducing positions.
4. Pay attention to TRAP warnings. When the dashboard shows a trap zone in your bias direction, be cautious about holding through that level.
5. Verify R:R before entry. The dashboard shows the risk-to-reward ratio. Ensure it meets your minimum requirements (many traders require at least 1.5:1 or 2:1).
6. When state shows AVOID or EXIT, step back. These conditions typically produce poor results.
7. Combine with your own analysis. SPM is a decision-support tool, not a standalone system. Use it alongside your understanding of market structure, news events, and overall context.
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PRACTICAL EXAMPLE
Scenario : You're watching a 5-minute chart during London session. A cyan diamond (Prime Long signal) appears below the bar.
Before entering, you check the dashboard:
- State shows "PRIME" - conditions are favorable
- Fuel shows "72% (8)" - plenty of momentum remaining (approximately 8 bars)
- R:R shows "1:2.3" - acceptable risk-to-reward ratio
- Session shows "LONDON" - active session with good liquidity
- No TRAP warning in dashboard - no immediate resistance cluster in your way
- Entry zone visible on chart at a lower price level
- Stop and Target zones clearly marked
With this confluence of factors, you have context for a more informed decision. The signal indicates quality, the fuel suggests momentum remains, the R:R is favorable, and no immediate trap threatens your trade.
However, you also notice the target zone sits just below where a trap zone would be if there were one. This is by design - SPM adjusts targets to avoid placing them inside reversal zones.
This multi-factor confirmation delivered in a single glance is what SPM provides.
Chart Example :This chart demonstrates how the Scalp Precision Matrix identifies key market transitions. After a strong bullish impulse (cyan PRIME signal at ~08:30), price reached a historical reversal cluster (TRAP ZONE at 92,300). The indicator detected momentum exhaustion (purple EXIT signal) as fuel dropped below 20%, warning traders to exit longs. Now showing a SHORT bias with entry/stop/target zones clearly marked. The 92% trap zone confluence indicates a strong cluster of previous swing highs where price historically reversed.
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DATA WINDOW VALUES
For detailed analysis and strategy development, SPM exports the following values to TradingView's Data Window (visible when you hover over the chart with the indicator selected):
- Long Quality Score (0-100)
- Short Quality Score (0-100)
- Fuel Gauge (0-100%)
- Risk:Reward Ratio
These values can be useful for understanding how the indicator behaves over time and for developing your own insights about when it works best for your trading style.
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NON-REPAINTING CONFIRMATION
All signals in SPM are generated using CONFIRMED bar data only. The signal logic references the previous closed bar's values ( and in Pine Script terms). This means:
- Signals appear at the OPEN of the new bar (after the previous bar closes)
- Signals will NEVER disappear once they appear
- Signals will NEVER change position on historical bars
- What you see in backtesting is what you would have seen in real-time
The dashboard and zones update in real-time to provide current market context, but the trading signals themselves are non-repainting.
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IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS
TERMINOLOGY CLARIFICATION:
This indicator uses terms that might imply access to data it does not have. To be completely transparent:
- "Trap Zones" are calculated from historical swing point clustering. They are NOT institutional liquidity pools, order blocks, smart money footprints, or any form of order flow data. The term "trap" is metaphorical, describing how price has historically reversed at these levels.
- "Fuel Gauge" is a technical momentum proxy. It is NOT order flow, volume profile, depth of market, or bid/ask data. It estimates momentum remaining based entirely on standard OHLCV price and volume data.
- "Quality Scores" are weighted combinations of the technical factors described above. A high score indicates multiple conditions align favorably according to the indicator's logic. It does NOT predict or guarantee trade success.
- The percentages shown on trap zones are CONFLUENCE SCORES measuring cluster density and proximity. They are NOT probability predictions of reversal.
TRADING RISK WARNING:
Trading involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors. This indicator is a technical analysis tool designed to assist with decision-making. It does not constitute financial advice, trading advice, or any other sort of advice. Past performance of any signal or pattern does not guarantee future results. Markets are inherently unpredictable.
Always use proper risk management. Define your risk before entering any trade. Never risk more than you can afford to lose. Consider consulting with a licensed financial advisor before making trading decisions.
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ORIGINALITY STATEMENT - NOT A MASHUP
Scalp Precision Matrix is an original work that combines several analytical concepts into a purpose-built scalping framework. While individual components like ATR calculations, pivot detection, session timing, and trend alignment exist in various forms elsewhere, the specific implementation here represents original synthesis:
- The Fuel Gauge decay model with its four-component weighted calculation
- The Trap Zone cluster detection with confluence scoring
- The multi-factor quality scoring system that integrates all layers
- The trap-aware entry and target zone placement logic
- The volatility regime adaptation across all components
- The session weighting is integrated into the quality assessment
The indicator does not simply overlay separate indicators on one chart. It creates interconnected layers where each component informs and adjusts the others. This integration is the core originality of SPM.
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For best results, combine SPM with your own market understanding and always practice proper risk management.
-BullByte
Wave Dynamics - Neural Adaptive Engine🌊 WAVE DYNAMICS - NEURAL ADAPTIVE ENGINE
The Official Reference Manual & Trading Protocol
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📖 PREFACE: THE END OF STATIC ANALYSIS
The financial markets are not linear; they are fractal. They do not move in straight lines; they breathe. They expand in trending volatility and contract in chopping noise.
The fundamental failure of traditional technical analysis is Static Sensitivity .
• A 14-period RSI works beautifully in a range but fails in a trend.
• A 12,26 MACD captures trends but destroys capital in chop.
Wave Dynamics solves this by treating the market as a living organism. At its core is a Neural Adaptive Engine that calculates the Hurst Exponent (Fractal Dimension) in real-time. It measures the "roughness" of price action and automatically adjusts the lookback periods of every subsystem—Waves, Ribbons, and Oscillators—to match the current market regime.
This manual is your guide to navigating this adaptive framework.
PART 1: THEOLOGY & MARKET PHYSICS
To use this tool, you must understand the three pillars of its logic:
1. The Hurst Exponent (Chaos Theory)
The engine continuously calculates H (Hurst) on a rolling window.
• Persistent Regime (H > 0.5): "What is happening now is likely to continue." The market is trending. The Engine Tightens sensitivity to catch fast pullbacks.
• Anti-Persistent Regime (H < 0.5): "What is happening now is likely to reverse." The market is chopping/ranging. The Engine Widens sensitivity to filter out noise and stop runs.
2. The Elliott Wave Cycle (Crowd Psychology)
Price moves in 5-wave motive sequences followed by corrections.
• Waves 1 & 3: Institutional Accumulation/Mark-up.
• Waves 2 & 4: Profit Taking (The Pullback). These are the only safe entry points.
• Wave 5: Retail FOMO (The Trap). Identified by Momentum Divergence .
3. Smart Money Concepts (Liquidity)
Price moves from liquidity to liquidity.
• Order Blocks: Where institutions initiated the move.
• Breakers: Where institutions trapped traders (Support flips to Resistance).
• Fair Value Gaps: Where price moved too fast, leaving inefficiency.
PART 2: VISUAL INTELLIGENCE (COLOR THEORY)
The chart communicates instantly through a strict color-coded language.
🎨 THE RIBBON (Adaptive Equilibrium)
The background "Cloud" is an Adaptive EMA ribbon.
• Neon Green (#00FF88): Bullish Trend. Only look for Longs. Price is above the equilibrium mean.
• Neon Red (#FF3366): Bearish Trend. Only look for Shorts. Price is below the equilibrium mean.
• Grey/Narrow: Compression. The market is deciding. Do not trade inside a grey ribbon.
🎨 INSTITUTIONAL ZONES
• Green/Red Boxes (Order Blocks): Standard Support/Resistance. Valid entry zones, but lower probability.
• Vivid Purple Boxes (#9C27B0) - THE BREAKER: CRITICAL. This appears when a Green Order Block is smashed through by price. It turns Purple to signify it has flipped from Support to Resistance (or vice versa). A retest of a Purple Zone is the highest probability setup in the system.
• Dotted Outlines (FVG): Magnets. Do not place stops inside these; price will likely travel through them.
🎨 WAVE ANATOMY
• Cyan Lines: Valid Impulse Waves (1, 3, 5).
• Orange Lines/Dots: EXHAUSTION. If a wave line turns Orange, Angular Momentum is decaying. The trend is dying.
• Diamonds (◆): DIVERGENCE. Price made a Higher High, but the internal oscillator (MPI) made a Lower Low. Immediate reversal warning.
🎨 SIGNALS
• Triangles: Confirmed Entries. (Green = Long, Red = Short).
• Labels (e.g., A+): The Grade of the trade based on Confluence.
• A+: Perfect Confluence (Trend + Structure + Zone + Momentum).
• C: Counter-trend or Weak.
PART 3: THE DASHBOARD ECOSYSTEM
Three panels provide Total Situational Awareness. You must read them in order: Top Right → Bottom Left → Bottom Right.
1. MISSION CONTROL (Top Right)
This panel tells you the "Weather Report."
• Neural Status:
• 🧠 TREND: Safe to trade breakout and trend-following strategies.
• 🧠 CHOP: Danger. Use mean-reversion or stay out.
• 🧠 RND (Random): No clear edge.
• Phase: Displays the Bias (Bull/Bear) and Strength. "WEAK BEARISH" usually signals a bottom is forming.
• Score Bar: A live visual meter of the Confluence Score (0-100%).
2. THE ASSISTANT (Bottom Left)
This panel acts as your co-pilot, translating data into English.
• Situation:
• "💎 BULL GEM": You are in a range, at the bottom, showing exhaustion. Buy immediately.
• "🔥 COMPRESSION": Volatility squeeze. A violent move is imminent.
• Action: Tells you exactly what to do (e.g., "Wait for confluence," "Trail Stop," "Let it develop").
• Pro Metrics (Simulated):
• Win Rate: The percentage of signals on the current visible chart that hit Target 1.
• Profit Factor: Gross Win / Gross Loss. If this is < 1.0, stop trading this asset immediately.
• Buckets: Shows the win rate of A-Grade signals vs. C-Grade signals.
3. WAVE INTELLIGENCE (Bottom Right)
This panel provides structural context.
• Channel Gauge (0-100%):
• 0-20%: Oversold / Channel Bottom.
• 80-100%: Overbought / Channel Top.
• 50%: Equilibrium.
• W3/W1 Ratio: The "Health Check" of the trend.
• < 1.0: Weak. Wave 3 is shorter than Wave 1. The trend is struggling.
• > 1.618: Extended. The move is parabolic. Expect a snap-back.
• Trend Health (0-100): Composite score of sub-wave physics. If Health < 30, the trend is effectively dead.
PART 4: PARAMETER OPTIMIZATION (THE INPUTS)
Every input allows you to tune the engine. Here is the deep dive:
🧠 NEURAL ADAPTIVE ENGINE
• Enable Neural Adaptive Engine: Master switch for the Hurst calculation.
• Hurst Period (100):
• Adjustment: Increase to 200 for Crypto/Alts (too much noise). Decrease to 50 for
Forex/Indices (need speed).
• How to tell: If the dashboard says "TREND" but the chart is sideways, INCREASE this value.
• Min/Max Lookback: Defines the constraints. Only adjust if you are an advanced user creating a custom scalping setup (e.g., Min 3 / Max 10).
🌊 WAVE & STRUCTURE
• Base Swing Detection (8): The "Anchor."
• Scalpers (1m-5m): Set to 5-8.
• Swing Traders (1H-4H): Set to 15-20.
• Min Wave Size (ATR): Prevents the script from labeling tiny wicks as waves. Increase this during high-volatility news events.
🔗 MTF STRUCTURE MAPPING
• Require Macro Align: Strict Mode. If enabled, the script checks the Higher Timeframe (e.g., 4H). If 4H is Bearish, it BLOCKS all Long signals on the 5m chart. Use this to prevent counter-trend losses.
🏦 SMART MONEY CONCEPTS
• Enable Breakers: ALWAYS ON. This turns failed Order Blocks into Breaker Zones (Purple).
• Institutional Mode: ULTRA STRICT. If enabled, signals will ONLY fire if price is physically touching an Order Block, FVG, or Breaker. This creates very few, very high-quality signals.
🎯 SIGNAL ENGINE
• Signal Mode:
• Strict: Grades A+ and A only.
• Balanced: Grades B and above.
• Aggressive: Includes counter-trend scalps (Grade C).
• Min Confluence Score (5-35): The raw points needed to trigger. 5 is standard. 10 is conservative.
PART 5: TRADE EXECUTION PLAYBOOKS
PLAYBOOK A: THE "BREAKER RETEST" (Highest Probability)
1. Context: Ribbon is Green.
2. Event: Price creates a Red Order Block, then smashes upward through it.
3. Change: The Red Block turns Purple (Bullish Breaker).
4. Trigger: Price pulls back down to touch the top of the Purple Box.
5. Signal: Green Triangle appears.
6. Action: Max Size Entry. Stop Loss below the Purple Box. Target Wave 3 Projection.
PLAYBOOK B: THE "WAVE 4 DIP" (Trend Following)
1. Context: Wave count shows "3". Ribbon is Green.
2. Event: Price pulls back towards the Ribbon.
3. Wave Panel: Wave count flips to "4".
4. Trigger: Price touches Ribbon, prints Green Triangle.
5. Action: Standard Size Entry. Stop Loss at Swing Low. Target New High (Wave 5).
PLAYBOOK C: THE "HIDDEN GEM" (Range Reversal)
1. Context: Ribbon is Grey (Consolidation). Neural Status is CHOP.
2. Wave Panel: Channel Gauge is < 10% (Extreme Bottom).
3. Visuals: Orange Exhaustion Dot + Divergence Diamond (◆).
4. Assistant: Reads "💎 BULL GEM".
5. Action: Half Size Entry. This is a counter-trend trade. Target the middle of the range (50% Channel).
PLAYBOOK D: THE "BULL TRAP" (When to Fold)
1. Context: Wave Count is "5".
2. Wave Panel: Trend Health < 30. W3/W1 Ratio > 1.618 (Extended).
3. Visuals: Orange Line appears on price high.
4. Signal: Green Triangle appears (Grade C).
5. Action: NO TRADE. The system is warning you that even though a signal fired, the structural physics indicate exhaustion.
PART 6: GRADING & SCORING MATRIX
Every signal is graded on a 35-point scale. Know what you are buying.
• Trend Alignment (5 pts): Ribbon & HTF agreement.
• Structure (5 pts): BOS (Break of Structure) & Higher Highs.
• Physics (5 pts): MPI (Volume Flow) & Angular Velocity.
• Institutional Location (10 pts):
• Inside Order Block: +3 pts
• Inside Breaker: +4 pts
• Wave 2/4 Pullback: +3 pts
• Penalty: Wave 5 Extension (-3 pts).
Grade Scale:
• A+ (Score ≥ 70%): "All In" Setup.
• A (Score 55-69%): Strong Setup.
• B (Score 40-54%): Standard Setup.
• C (Score < 40%): Dangerous.
PART 7: RISK DISCLOSURE & LIMITATIONS
1. The Reality of Adaptation (Redrawing):
The Neural Engine is dynamic. As new data arrives, the calculation of "Chaos" changes. This means historical channel lines or wave labels may shift to fit the matured trend. HOWEVER: Entry Signals (Triangles) NEVER repaint once the bar is closed.
2. Simulation vs. Reality:
The Dashboard metrics (Win Rate, Profit Factor) are Simulations run on the historical data visible on your chart. They do not account for spread, slippage, or liquidity. They are a tool to gauge the current market personality, not a promise of future returns.
3. No Financial Advice:
Wave Dynamics is a tool for structural analysis. It helps you see the market, but it cannot trade for you. You are responsible for your own risk management.
CLOSING THOUGHTS
Wave Dynamics is not just an indicator; it is a lens. It allows you to see the market not as a random walk of candles, but as a structured, breathing entity.
Trust the Neural Status. Respect the Breakers. Fear the Exhaustion.
Taking you to school. — Dskyz, Trade with insight. Trade with anticipation.
SMC + Dual UT Bot buy and sell AlertsMise a jour avec un EMA 20/50 et vwap
his script is a composite indicator for TradingView (Pine Script v5) that merges Smart Money Concepts (SMC) with a Dual-instance UT Bot. It has been styled with a high-contrast "Neon Cyberpunk" theme (Cyan/Pink) and is fully compliant with the CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 license.
Here is a breakdown of its two main components:
1. Smart Money Concepts (SMC)
This portion, originally by LuxAlgo, is designed to identify institutional price levels and structural market shifts. It provides a detailed map of market structure rather than simple entry/exit signals.
Market Structure (BOS & CHoCH):
BOS (Break of Structure): Marks trend continuation (e.g., breaking a higher high in an uptrend).
CHoCH (Change of Character): Marks potential trend reversals (e.g., the first time a higher low is broken in an uptrend).
Order Blocks (OB):
Highlights specific candles where institutional buying or selling likely occurred. These act as high-probability support/resistance zones.
Neon Blue/Cyan for Bullish OBs.
Neon Pink for Bearish OBs.
Fair Value Gaps (FVG):
Identifies imbalances (gaps) in price action where the market often returns to "fill" orders.
Neon Mint for Bullish FVGs.
Neon Red for Bearish FVGs.
Premium/Discount Zones: Automatically plots the range equilibrium (50% level) to help you buy in "Discount" (low) and sell in "Premium" (high) areas.
Liquidity (EQH/EQL): Automatically detects "Equal Highs" and "Equal Lows," which are magnets for price as they represent liquidity pools (stop losses).
2. Dual UT Bot Alerts
This portion provides the actual Entry Signals. It runs two separate instances of the "UT Bot" strategy simultaneously with different sensitivity settings to filter noise.
Instance 1 (Buy Only):
Settings: Key Value = 4, ATR Period = 10 (Faster, more sensitive).
Visual: Plots a Neon Cyan "Buy" label.
Function: Looks for bullish reversals earlier to catch the start of a move.
Instance 2 (Sell Only):
Settings: Key Value = 7, ATR Period = 20 (Slower, smoother).
Visual: Plots a Neon Pink "Sell" label.
Function: Uses a wider ATR band to avoid getting shaken out of shorts too early, focusing on major downtrends.
How to Use It
The strength of this script is confluence.
Wait for a Signal: Look for a UT Bot "Buy" or "Sell" tag.
Confirm with SMC: Check if the signal aligns with SMC concepts.
Example Buy: Did the UT Bot give a "Buy" signal while price was bouncing off a Bullish Order Block?
Example Buy: Did price just sweep Liquidity (EQL) before the Buy signal?
Example Sell: Is the "Sell" signal happening inside a Premium Zone or a Bearish Fair Value Gap?
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Notes de version
1. "Pro" Badge Buy/Sell Labels
The standard text signals have been replaced with modern, professional Badge Labels that provide more information at a glance.
Visuals: Instead of simple text, the script now uses label.new to create high-visibility badges.
BUY: A Neon Cyan badge with a Rocket icon (🚀).
SELL: A Neon Pink badge with a Chart icon (📉).
Price Details: Each badge displays the exact Entry Price directly on the label.
Tooltips: If you hover your mouse over a Buy or Sell badge, a tooltip will appear showing the exact Take Profit (TP) and Stop Loss (SL) prices calculated for that trade.
2. Dynamic Take Profit (TP)
The script now automatically calculates a profit target for every trade the moment a signal is generated.
Calculation: It measures the distance between your Entry Price and the initial Stop Loss (the ATR Trailing Stop).
Risk:Reward: It multiplies that distance by your chosen Risk:Reward Ratio (default is 1.5) to project a TP target.
Visual Line: A Green Line is drawn on the chart at the TP level. It remains active until price hits it or the stop loss.
3. Active Trailing Stop Loss (SL)
The Stop Loss is no longer static; it is now "alive" and manages the trade for you.
Trailing Logic: If Use Trailing SL? is enabled (default), the SL line will automatically move up (for longs) or move down (for shorts) as the trend continues in your favor. It locks in profit by following the UT Bot's ATR trailing band.
Visual Line: A Red Line is drawn at the SL level. You can see it physically step up or down on the chart as the trend progresses.
4. Real-Time Trade Simulation
The script now simulates the lifecycle of a trade directly on the chart:
Active State: When a trade is live, the TP and SL lines extend to the right of the current candle (bar_index + 1), showing you exactly where your exit points are in real-time.
Closed State: Once the price hits either the Green TP line or the Red SL line, the script detects the "Exit." The lines stop extending and turn dotted, indicating that the trade is closed and waiting for the next signal.
Summary of New Settings
You will find a new group in the settings panel called "UT Bot: Trade Management":
TP Risk:Reward Ratio: Adjust this to change how far the Green TP line is placed (e.g., set to 2.0 for 2x return).
Use Trailing SL?: Uncheck this if you want the Red SL line to stay fixed at the initial entry risk level.
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Notes de version
1. Live Strategy Performance Dashboard (Backtester)
Since this is an indicator, TradingView does not automatically calculate PnL (Profit and Loss). I have built a custom Simulation Engine inside the script that tracks every UT Bot signal as if you had taken the trade.
Location: Bottom Right of your chart.
Win Rate: Displays the percentage of trades that hit the Take Profit target versus the Stop Loss.
Trades (W/L): Shows the total number of signals generated, broken down by Wins and Losses.
Net Profit (R): Calculates your theoretical profit in "R-Multiples" (Risk Units).
Example: If you set your Risk:Reward to 2.0, every win adds +2R, and every loss subtracts -1R.
Dynamic Colors: The Win Rate and Profit cells turn Neon Cyan if positive (>50% or >0R) and Neon Pink if negative.
2. Multi-Timeframe Trend Dashboard
A new panel at the Top Right gives you an instant "Market Bias" reading so you don't have to scan the whole chart.
SMC Trend: Reads the Smart Money structure (Break of Structure/Change of Character) to determine if the high-level timeframe is BULLISH or BEARISH.
UT Bot Status: Displays the current active signal state:
BUY (Active): You are currently in a Long trade.
SELL (Active): You are currently in a Short trade.
NEUTRAL: No active signal or the last trade hit TP/SL.
3. Integrated Alert System
I have connected the visual lines to the alert system. You can now set a single alert on this indicator, and it will trigger for:
Entry Signals: "UT Long Entry" / "UT Short Entry"
Exits: "Take Profit Hit" / "Stop Loss Hit"
4. Consolidated Settings
To make the script easier to manage, I organized the settings into clear groups:
Dashboards: Toggle the visibility of the new panels or move the Performance Panel to a different corner.
UT Bot: Trade Management: Quickly adjust your Risk:Reward Ratio (e.g., change from 1.5 to 2.0) to see how it affects your Win Rate in real-time on the dashboard.
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Notes de version
1. Multi-Timeframe (MTF) Trend Scanner
I have replaced the basic "Market Bias" panel with a comprehensive MTF Trend Dashboard located at the Top Right of your chart.
What it tracks: It simultaneously monitors the trend direction on 5 distinct timeframes:
15 Minute
1 Hour
4 Hour
Daily
Weekly
How it works: It runs a background calculation (using UT Bot settings Key=5, ATR=15) on these higher timeframes without you needing to switch charts.
Visuals:
BULLISH: Highlighted in Neon Cyan.
BEARISH: Highlighted in Neon Pink.
2. Strategic Confluence (How to use it)
This new dashboard transforms the script from a simple "signal generator" into a complete trading system by allowing you to filter trades based on the bigger picture.
The "All-Green" Rule: If you are scalping on a 5-minute chart and you get a BUY signal, check the dashboard. If the 1H, 4H, and Daily are all Neon Cyan (Bullish), that trade has a significantly higher probability of success.
Avoid Counter-Trend Trades: If your main chart says BUY, but the dashboard shows the 4H and Daily are Neon Pink (Bearish), you are trading against the major trend. You might want to skip that trade or reduce your risk size.
3. Summary of Dashboards
You now have two professional-grade panels on your screen:
Bottom Right (Performance): Shows the past results of the strategy on your current timeframe (Win Rate, Profit Factor).
Top Right (Trend): Shows the current state of the market across all timeframes.
Phantom Zone Visualizer (Auto-Mitigation)SCRIPT OVERVIEW: "Phantom Zone Visualizer (Auto-Mitigation)"
This is a custom Pine Script v5 indicator designed to automatically detect, display, and manage Phantom-style supply and demand zones directly on your TradingView chart.
🎯 PURPOSE:
To visually identify high-probability institutional price zones using the Phantom model:
Impulse → Base → Impulse
Wick-to-body precision
Auto-deletion on mitigation
🧠 HOW IT WORKS (STEP BY STEP):
🔍 1. Impulse Detection
The script first checks if the current candle (bar 0) is part of a strong directional move (an impulse):
Impulse Up = large bullish candle (body > ATR * strength factor)
Impulse Down = large bearish candle
It uses the ATR (Average True Range) to confirm if the candle is large enough, based on a user-defined multiplier (default = 1.5× ATR).
🧱 2. Base Detection (1–3 small candles)
If an impulse is detected, the script checks previous candles (up to 3) to find a tight base:
Base = candles with small bodies (less than 60% of ATR)
These represent institutional order blocks
This follows Phantom’s rule:
"Two candles is institutional; four is confusion."
🧰 3. Zone Construction (Wick-to-Body)
Once a valid base is found, it constructs a Phantom zone box, using:
Demand Zones (bullish):
Bottom = lowest wick of base
Top = highest body open/close
Supply Zones (bearish):
Top = highest wick of base
Bottom = lowest body open/close
This creates a visual green (demand) or red (supply) box extending 10 candles forward.
🏷 4. Labeling
Each zone includes a label showing:
Zone type (SUPPLY or DEMAND)
Price top and bottom
Number of candles in the base
This helps visually verify the purity of the zone at a glance.
💣 5. Auto-Mitigation Logic
Every new candle checks if price has touched or entered any zone:
If price overlaps a zone (wick or body):
The script deletes the box
This follows Phantom's principle:
"Once touched, zone is mitigated and no longer valid"
This keeps your chart clean and disciplined, avoiding reused zones.
⚙️ SETTINGS:
Setting Purpose
Lookback How far to check for impulses
Impulse Strength Multiplier of ATR to define "big candle"
Max Base Candles Max # of base candles to consider (default = 3)
✅ WHAT THIS SCRIPT DOES WELL:
✅ Follows Phantom rulebook with precision
✅ Marks clean, institutional zones only
✅ Enforces discipline by auto-deleting mitigated zones
✅ Helps traders avoid overtrading used zones
✅ Simple to plug and use on any asset/timeframe
✅ Fast visual scanning of structure, base, and strength
🚫 WHAT IT DOES NOT DO (yet):
❌ No scoring system (Phantom Score out of 20)
❌ No risk:reward (RRR) projections
❌ No trend/timeframe alignment filters (HTF/ITF)
❌ No alerts for zone creation/mitigation
🧩 SUMMARY:
Your Phantom Zone Visualizer (Auto-Mitigation) is a strict, rule-based tool to:
✅ Identify valid Impulse → Base → Impulse formations
✅ Draw zones using Phantom wick-to-body logic
✅ Remove zones once they are mitigated
🧘 Keep your chart clean, your trading structured, and your focus sharp
CISD Projections [LuxAlgo]The CISD Projections tool automatically plots mechanical price projection targets based on fractal market structure and swing manipulation legs. These projections offer dynamic, statistically informed targets that align with how prices tend to expand after a reversal point is confirmed.
🔶 USAGE
Projections are mechanical target levels derived from the manipulation leg following a confirmed change in state of delivery (CISD). They estimate where price is most likely to travel next by applying extended Fibonacci projection levels off the swing that initiated the move.
The tool works in the following way:
1. Detect the reversal bar that signals a shift in delivery.
2. Identify the manipulation leg: the swing that caused the reversal.
3. Anchor projections from this leg using customized Fibonacci levels such as 1, 2, 2.5, 4, 4.5 — each representing a potential target based on leg size and market expansion expectation.
For a correct target interpretation:
Average-sized legs often target between 2 and 2.5 levels.
Expanding legs may reach 4 to 4.5.
Large manipulation legs may warrant conservative expectations, focusing on 1 target.
As we can see in the image, traders must be aware of current market conditions and manipulation leg size in order to decide which levels to target and ask the right questions: Is volatility contracting or expanding? Is this manipulation leg smaller or larger than the previous ones?
Ultimately, projections provide objective, mechanical targets rather than subjective guesswork. They can be used on their own or in conjunction with liquidity zones, CISDs, and structural levels. They also help identify realistic price targets based on measured swing magnitude.
🔹 Filtering Setups
The chart shows how the output is affected by different filtering options:
Bars Threshold: show setups with a minimum number of bars in the manipulation leg.
CISD Filter: show setups only at the top or bottom of the range for the last X bars.
Invalidate CISDs on CHoCH: setups stop expanding after the first close beyond the manipulation leg.
We can obtain more meaningful setups with larger filter values by filtering the setups, or we can zoom in on details at the trader's discretion by disabling all filters.
🔶 SETTINGS
Bars Threshold: Minimum number of bars of each setup.
CISD Filter: Enable or disable the filter and select the length. This filter identifies setups at the top or bottom of the range over the last X bars.
Invalidate CISDs on CHoCH: Stop the level extension on ChoCH against CISD. This occurs when there is a close below the bottom on bullish setups and a close above the top on bearish setups.
🔹 Projections
Enable or disable each projection, select the projection level, and choose a style.
🔹 Style
CISD Level: Enable or disable CISD price level and select style.
Labels size: Select the size of the labels.
Bullish Color: Select a color for bullish setups.
Bearish Color: Select a color for bearish setups.
Background Fill: Enable or disable the background fill between the price and the extreme projection.
