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Luxy BOSS MODE - Support & ResistanceBOSS MODE S/R is a comprehensive Support & Resistance system that detects, scores, and learns from every zone reaction — then automatically generates trade plans with entry, stop, target, and position size. Unlike traditional S/R indicators that simply draw lines, BOSS MODE combines 6 detection engines , an adaptive scoring algorithm , a real-time momentum classifier powered by the Luxy Energy Index, and a Trade Plan Generator that calculates exact risk parameters based on your account. ── WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT ── 1. Adaptive Weight Scoring Every zone is scored 0-100 based on 7 factors: volume at touch, higher-timeframe origin, confluence with other zones, freshness, touch count, regime alignment, and historical performance. After 20+ observed zone outcomes (first bounce or first break per zone), the system adjusts its scoring weights based on which factors correlated with bounces vs breaks on that specific chart and asset. 2. LEI-Powered Momentum Classifier Uses the Luxy Energy Index (Extension + Velocity + Volume exhaustion model) to classify each approaching zone as likely BOUNCE or BREAK . LEI ≥ 70 = exhausted move arriving at zone = bounce expected. LEI ≤ 30 = energized move = break risk. 3. Trade Plan Generator For qualifying setups (Grade A/B zone, regime-aligned, R:R above your minimum), the indicator auto-calculates: Entry — just beyond zone boundary Stop Loss — opposite side of zone + ATR buffer Target — nearest zone in trade direction Position Size — based on your account size and risk % R:R ratio — only shows when above your minimum 4. Per-Zone Intelligence Every zone tracks its own history: how many times it bounced vs broke, average bounce distance in ATR units, and hold rate. Labels show this inline: ⬆ SUPPORT 📐 82 5/7 +0.4ᴬ = score 82, held 5 of 7 tests, avg distance from zone mid at touch: 0.4 ATR. ── 6 DETECTION ENGINES ── 📐 Swing Pivots — Classical swing highs/lows on current, Daily, and Weekly timeframes 🧱 Order Blocks — Last candle before a strong impulsive move, confirmed by volume 📊 Volume POC — Highest-volume price cluster over lookback period 💨 Fair Value Gaps — 3-candle imbalances where price left unfilled ranges 💧 Liquidity Pools — Equal high/low clusters where stops accumulate ⚓ Anchored VWAP — Auto-anchors on gap+volume events (earnings, catalysts) All 6 sources feed into the same unified zone object, allowing true confluence scoring across methodologies. ── REGIME-AWARE SCORING ── The market regime (STRONG_BULL / WEAK_BULL / RANGE / WEAK_BEAR / STRONG_BEAR / SQUEEZE) drives the scoring bias. In a bullish regime, support zones receive a significant score bonus while resistance zones score lower — reflecting the statistical reality that zones aligned with the trend hold more reliably. Regime is calculated from ADX + Bollinger Band Width + EMA slope, giving 5 states plus a Squeeze override when volatility compresses to the bottom 10% of the last 100 bars. ── VISUAL SYSTEM ── Zones are rendered with a 4-layer heat-map system: Atmospheric halo — fades beyond zone boundaries, scales with score Main fill — neon color: cyan family for support, red/orange for resistance, intensity proportional to score Hot core strip — brighter inner band at zone midpoint Entry line — solid bright stripe at the price-contact edge (top for support, bottom for resistance) Grade-A pulse ring — glowing outline when a high-conviction zone is within 1.5 ATR of price Score bar — vertical progress bar to the right of each zone, height = score 0-100 Simple View : A separate layer draws just two clear boxes — nearest SUPPORT (green) and nearest RESISTANCE (red) — with text centered inside. Designed for traders who want instant visual clarity without analyzing all zones. ── TRADE PLAN GENERATOR ── Configure in the 💰 Trade Plan settings group: Account Size ($) — your total trading capital Risk per Trade (%) — standard is 1.0% per trade Min R:R to Show — only displays setups where the calculated reward exceeds this multiple of risk When a qualifying setup is found, three dashed lines appear on the chart (blue = entry, red = stop, green = target) with a summary label showing direction, prices, share count, and R:R ratio. The Dashboard shows it in the 💰 Active Setup row. An alert fires with the full trade plan. Important: The Trade Plan Generator identifies setups based on zone proximity and regime alignment. All trade decisions remain entirely the responsibility of the user. Past zone reactions do not guarantee future performance. Always apply your own analysis and risk management. ── DASHBOARD (14 rows) ── The information panel shows in real-time: Market Regime with color coding Asset Class / Session (PRE/RTH/AH for stocks) Active zones breakdown (0A/1B/3C format) Nearest Resistance price, grade, ATR distance Nearest Support price, grade, ATR distance ATR% Rank (volatility context) Active Warning (8 types, color-coded by severity) Anchored VWAP value and anchor reason Squeeze detector Zone Hit Rate (historical bounce %) Active Detection Sources Scenario suggestion Adaptive Weights status Active Trade Plan (Entry / Stop / Target / Shares / R:R) Every cell has a detailed tooltip explaining what the value means and how to use it. ── MULTI-ASSET SUPPORT ── The asset engine auto-detects chart type and adjusts accordingly: Stocks — ATR-based zones, session-aware (PRE/RTH/AH) Stocks under $1 — percent-based zone widths (ATR is unreliable for extreme low-price securities) Crypto — 24/7, percent bands, no session breaks Forex — pip-based zone widths Indices — volume-agnostic fallback Futures — rollover-aware ── SETTINGS OVERVIEW ── 🎯 Trading Mode — Scalp / Intraday / Swing (affects zone widths and sensitivity) 🧭 Regime Classifier — ADX, BB, and EMA periods 🎯 Zone Detection — Toggle each of the 6 engines independently 📐 Swing Pivots — Left/right lookback bars and zone width 🧱 Order Blocks — Lookback period, minimum move %, volume threshold 📊 Volume POC — Lookback bars and histogram bins 💨 Fair Value Gaps — Minimum gap size % 💧 Liquidity Pools — Lookback and touch tolerance % ⚓ Anchored VWAP — Auto-anchor thresholds and manual catalyst date ⚖️ Scoring — Individual weight controls for all 7 scoring factors 🌍 Asset-Class Adaptation — Override or force Sub-$5 mode 🚨 Warnings — Toggle each of 8 warning types with ATR distance control 🎨 Visual Settings — Top-N zones, adaptive hide, transparency, Simple View toggle 📊 Dashboard — Position, size, show/hide 💰 Trade Plan — Account size, risk %, minimum R:R 🔔 Alerts — Standard or structured JSON for webhook automation ── ALERTS ── 8 alert types: Any Warning (catch-all) Sweep Imminent Regime Shift near Grade-A zone Trap Suspected (low-volume false breakout) Zone Approach Squeeze Detected Trade Plan — LONG Setup Trade Plan — SHORT Setup Enable Structured JSON Alerts to receive webhook-ready payloads with full zone data, regime, warning type, and trade plan details. ── EXTERNAL LIBRARY ── This script imports Luxy Energy Index (LEI) by OrenLuxy for the momentum classifier. LEI measures move exhaustion using Extension from VWAP, Velocity (5-bar rate of change), and Volume as a modifier. ── IMPORTANT NOTES ── This indicator is for educational and analytical purposes only . It does not constitute financial advice. Past zone performance (hit rate, average bounce) does not guarantee future results. The Trade Plan Generator calculates position sizes mathematically based on user inputs — always verify sizing with your broker before placing orders. Adaptive weights require 20+ observed bounce/break events to activate. On new charts, base weights are used. The LEI library requires separate import — the indicator will prompt if not accessible. ── CREDITS ── Luxy Energy Index (LEI) — OrenLuxy. Exhaustion methodology drawing on academic research by Campbell-Grossman-Wang (1993) on volume-return relationships, ATR normalization by J. Welles Wilder Jr., and standard VWAP methodology. S/R concepts inspired by VSA (Volume Spread Analysis), SMC (Smart Money Concepts), and classical pivot point theory. Past performance does not predict future results. This tool is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Trading involves substantial risk of loss.
Pine Script® indicator
by orenluxy
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Value Shift Ladder [AGPro Series]Value Shift Ladder 🔹 Overview Value Shift Ladder is a market-structure mapping tool that extracts the most volume-accepted price shelves from a rolling lookback window and arranges them, in creation order, as the rungs of a ladder. Each rung is a volume-weighted zone where the market has recently spent the most time and traded the most contracts. The script then tracks how price interacts with every rung through a full Held → Broken → Reclaimed lifecycle and summarizes the entire chain into one readable ladder state: Rising, Falling, Mixed, Broken, Reclaiming, Building, or Neutral. The goal is not to predict direction and not to produce buy or sell signals. The goal is to give the chart reader a continuously updated answer to one question: where is the market's current fair-value region, how is that region moving over time, and which prior value shelves are still relevant versus which have been abandoned. This makes the tool useful as a structural reference for volume-profile readers, auction-theory traders, and anyone who builds a bias from accepted-value migration rather than from trend lines or moving averages. 🔸 Unique Edge Most volume-based tools either draw a single static profile snapshot, or plot every candidate level and leave the reader to filter. Value Shift Ladder does three things differently: Multi-shelf chronological ladder. Instead of producing one value band, the script maintains a ranked set of up to eight volume-accepted shelves and arranges them in the order they were first registered. This preserves the migration history of accepted value instead of collapsing it into one average. Proximity-gated visualization. Only shelves within a configurable ATR distance from current price are drawn on the chart, counted in the panel, and fed into the ladder direction state. Distant historical shelves exist in memory but do not clutter the chart or bias the readout — the ladder always reflects the value structure that is actually relevant to the current bar. Adaptive, confidence-aware breaks. A shelf is not broken on a single close outside its band. Young shelves are strongly protected (3.0 × ATR), maturing shelves require a medium distance (1.5 × ATR), and fully-aged shelves use the user-defined break distance. Shelves that have been re-confirmed multiple times gain a 2× confidence multiplier on top of that, preventing established value regions from being lost to a single volatility spike. 🔸 Methodology 1) Volume Profile Construction The script divides the rolling lookback window into equal price bins and distributes each bar's volume across every bin it touches, proportional to range coverage. Zero-range bars are assigned to their single bin. This produces a volume-weighted histogram of the lookback period. 2) Shelf Extraction The top-K bins by volume are selected iteratively. After each pick, the chosen bin and its ATR-neighborhood are zeroed out before the next pick, enforcing a minimum separation between shelves and preventing a single high-volume cluster from dominating every rung. Each surviving bin becomes a shelf, anchored at its bin-center price. 3) Shelf Merging and Confidence On every refresh, newly extracted shelves are checked against existing ones. If a new shelf falls within the ATR separation of an existing non-broken shelf, the existing shelf's volume is refreshed and its confidence score is incremented. Otherwise a new shelf is registered. Confidence is capped at ten and used downstream to scale break tolerance. 4) Lifecycle State Machine Each shelf carries one of three states — Held, Broken, or Reclaimed. Held flips to Broken when price closes beyond an adaptive break distance for three recent bars. Broken flips to Reclaimed when price dwells back inside the band for a user-defined number of bars. Reclaimed auto-promotes to Held once the shelf has stabilized past a short age threshold. 5) Ladder Direction Proximity-filtered active shelves are sorted by creation order. The last one, two, or three rungs are compared to produce a single state: Rising if the sequence is monotonically higher, Falling if lower, Mixed if non-monotonic, plus transient overrides for Broken, Reclaiming, Building, or Neutral conditions. 6) Pruning Stale broken shelves expire after a timeframe-aware window. A hard cap of ten active shelves is enforced, with broken shelves removed first when the cap is hit. 🔹 Signals and Alerts The script provides four deterministic state-change alerts, all tied to closed-bar transitions: — New Ladder Step Formed: fires when a new volume-accepted shelf is first registered. — Ladder Step Held: fires when an existing shelf is re-confirmed by the rolling profile. — Ladder Step Broken: fires when a held shelf transitions to broken. — Ladder Step Reclaimed: fires when a broken shelf transitions back to reclaimed. These alerts describe structural state changes inside the indicator logic. They are not trade signals and do not imply expected profitability, win rate, or directional certainty. 🔸 Key Inputs — Profile Mode (Auto / Manual): Auto derives lookback and refresh from the chart timeframe. Manual exposes both for full control. — Manual Lookback (bars): Size of the rolling window used to build the profile. — Manual Refresh Interval (bars): How often the profile is rebuilt. — Profile Resolution (bins): Number of price bins the range is divided into. — Target Shelf Count: Maximum number of shelves kept active. — Min Volume Ratio: Minimum fraction of the top-bin volume a bin must hold to qualify as a shelf. — Min Shelf Separation (ATR): Minimum ATR distance between two shelves. — Break Distance (ATR): Fully-aged break tolerance. — Reclaim Dwell Bars: Bars needed inside the band to flip Broken to Reclaimed. — Max Visible Distance (ATR): Proximity gate for drawing and counting shelves. — Display options: panel position, panel font size, on-chart label size, alerts toggle. 🔹 How to Use Value Shift Ladder is designed as a structural reference rather than a signal engine. Typical reading workflows include: — Bias framing. Read the Ladder state first. Rising or Falling indicates a one-sided migration of accepted value; Mixed indicates balance; Broken or Reclaiming highlights an active transition. — Dominant reference. The Dominant row in the panel highlights the nearest held or reclaimed shelf within two ATR of price. Use it as the closest structural reference for scenario planning, not as an execution level. — Proximity discipline. Because shelves more than the configured ATR distance away are not drawn, the ladder always reflects value structure that is currently relevant. When no shelves are visible, the market is between value regions — a context in which mean-reversion assumptions weaken. — Confluence. The tool is designed to be combined with independent confirmation such as session structure, higher-timeframe bias, or volume analysis. It is not meant to stand alone as a decision source. 🔸 Limitations and Transparency — Volume profile quality depends on the instrument's volume reporting. On symbols with unreliable or synthetic volume, shelf placement may drift. — The profile is recomputed on the close of refresh bars. Intrabar readings on the current bar can change until the bar closes; state transitions evaluate the last three bars for breaks and the reclaim-dwell window for reclaims, so fresh transitions can flip until those bars close. — On extremely illiquid sessions or instruments with frequent volatility spikes, the adaptive-break logic can delay transitions by design. This is a tradeoff in favor of stability. — Past structural behavior at a shelf does not guarantee future behavior. The tool does not forecast direction and is not a trading strategy. 🔹 Risk Disclosure This script is a structural visualization tool provided for educational and analytical purposes. It is not financial advice, not a trading strategy, and not a signal service. All trading involves risk of loss. Past market behavior is not indicative of future results. Users are fully responsible for their own trading decisions and for independently verifying the tool's behavior on their chosen instruments and timeframes before relying on it for any purpose.
Pine Script® indicator
by AGProLabs
Volume Shelf Reaction Map [AGPro Series]Volume Shelf Reaction Map 🔷 OVERVIEW Volume Shelf Reaction Map is a structural price-action tool that identifies horizontal zones where volume has historically stacked — "volume shelves" — and classifies, in real time, how price reacts each time it returns to them. Instead of showing a static S/R line, it answers a sharper question: when price revisits this level, does it hold, get reclaimed, get rejected, or lose the level entirely? Fresh shelves (never revisited) are visually separated from reused ones, so the chart communicates not just where the levels are, but which ones still carry unused participation behind them. 🧭 UNIQUE EDGE Most support/resistance and volume tools stop at drawing a zone. This script adds a reaction-state layer on top of shelf detection: • Five reaction states per shelf: TOUCH, HELD, RECL (reclaimed), REJ (rejected), LOST • Fresh vs Reused classification — shelves that have already been tested at least once are faded, so untouched structural levels stand out immediately • Sticky state logic — a shelf keeps its reaction color until a new transition actually occurs, preventing flicker between bars • Passive-window coloring — shelves whose last reaction is older than the user-defined active window fade to the neutral accent color, keeping old/stale levels visible without dominating the chart • Strongest-shelf-only reaction tags with cooldown — reaction labels are printed only for the highest-strength shelf and only on actual state transitions, producing a clean chart even on long histories The result is a volume-aware reaction map rather than a crowded S/R overlay. 🧪 METHODOLOGY 1. Pivot detection — standard pivot highs and lows over a configurable pivot length act as shelf candidates. 2. Volume qualification — each pivot bar is checked against a rolling 20-bar volume average; bars above the Volume Filter multiplier contribute extra weight to shelf strength. 3. ATR-based clustering — candidates within a configurable ATR multiple of an existing shelf are merged using a touches-weighted mean price, stabilizing the shelf location as evidence accumulates. 4. Confirmation — a shelf must reach the Minimum Touches threshold before it is rendered; weak candidates are pruned after one-third of the lookback window. 5. State machine — on every confirmed bar, a shelf's reaction is updated against the prior close's side (support vs resistance context), using an ATR-scaled buffer to distinguish genuine holds and losses from noise. 6. Ranking and rendering — on the last bar, shelves are sorted by strength; only the top N are drawn, with fresh shelves rendered solid and reused shelves rendered thinner and faded. 🔔 SIGNALS & ALERTS Three alert types, each debounced per shelf so the same state cannot spam consecutive bars: • Shelf Touched — price range intersects a confirmed shelf for the first time since its last transition • Shelf Respected — price HELDs, RECLs, or REJs at a shelf (reaction in favor of the shelf) • Shelf Lost — price closes through a shelf with the required ATR buffer Reaction tags on the chart (HELD / RECL / REJ / LOST) are printed only for the strongest shelf and only on a true state transition, with a user-adjustable cooldown for historical cleanliness. ⚙️ KEY INPUTS Shelf Detection • Lookback Window (bars) — how far back the pivot scan reaches • Pivot Strength — bars required on each side of a pivot • Cluster Distance (x ATR) — how tightly nearby pivots merge • Minimum Touches — confirmation threshold Filters & Cleanup • Volume Filter (x average) — participation threshold for strength weighting • Show Fresh Shelves Only — hide already-revisited shelves • Max Shelves to Display — cap visible shelves for chart cleanliness • Fade Reused Shelves — dim reused shelves so fresh ones stand out • Reaction Sensitivity (x ATR) — ATR buffer used by the state machine • Active Window (bars) — how recently a reaction must have occurred to show in full color Visuals • Label & Panel Size — Tiny / Small / Normal / Large (default: Normal) • Show Reaction Tags — toggle on-chart state labels • Tag Cooldown (bars) — minimum bars between tags on the same shelf Panel • Show Info Panel, Panel Location (6 anchors), Panel Theme (Dark / Light) Alerts • Shelf Touched, Shelf Respected, Shelf Lost 🧰 HOW TO USE 1. Add the indicator to any liquid symbol and timeframe. Volume-aware markets (crypto, index futures, major FX) and timeframes from 15m upward tend to produce the most structured shelves. 2. Start with defaults. The Active Window of 30 bars is a reasonable middle-ground; reduce it on intraday charts (around 20) or raise it on daily/weekly (30–60). 3. Read the panel: • Active Shelves — how many of the eligible shelves are currently drawn • Strongest Shelf — the top-ranked shelf by strength • Current State — live reaction state of the top shelf • Fresh / Reused — how the displayed shelves split between untested and already-tested levels 4. Use fresh shelves as higher-quality reaction candidates; treat reused shelves as context, not primary triggers. 5. Combine the HELD / RECL / REJ / LOST reactions with your own trigger logic (e.g. break-retest, liquidity sweeps, momentum shifts). This script is a location and reaction tool — not a standalone trade system. 🧱 LIMITATIONS & TRANSPARENCY • This indicator describes historical structure and live reactions; it does not forecast price direction. • Pivot-based detection requires the Pivot Strength window to complete on both sides, so fresh pivots appear with a natural lag equal to the pivot length. • On very low-volume symbols or illiquid timeframes, shelves may be sparse or unstable. • The state machine is bar-close based; intrabar wicks can temporarily intersect a shelf without changing its state until the bar confirms. • Max drawing limits (max_lines_count, max_labels_count, max_boxes_count) are set to 120; extremely long histories combined with large lookbacks may drop the oldest drawings. ⚠️ RISK DISCLOSURE This script is provided for educational and analytical purposes only. It is not a strategy, not a buy/sell signal generator, and not financial advice. Trading involves substantial risk of loss. Past behavior of levels, volume, or reactions does not guarantee future outcomes. Always apply your own risk management, position sizing, and independent judgment. The author and AGProLabs accept no responsibility for decisions made based on this indicator.
Pine Script® indicator
by AGProLabs
Adaptive Volume Concentration Levels + Volume-Price Shift BoxDescription Adaptive Volume Concentration Levels + Volume-Price Shift Box combines two powerful market analysis concepts into one streamlined tool: adaptive volume-based support and resistance mapping, and a real-time volume-price flow dashboard. The script identifies the most meaningful price zones based on where volume has concentrated over a chosen lookback range, helping highlight areas where the market has shown strong interest. At the same time, it displays a compact shift box that evaluates price, volume, VWAP, OBV, A/D behavior, and momentum to estimate whether market pressure is currently bullish, bearish, or neutral. This makes the script useful for traders who want both structural levels and contextual order-flow style bias in a single indicator. How It Works The script has two main components: -Adaptive Volume Concentration Levels It scans historical price action over a customizable lookback period. Price is divided into bins, and volume is accumulated into those bins. The script then selects the highest-volume zones and converts them into horizontal support/resistance levels. A higher timeframe option and smoothing feature can be used to reduce noise and reveal more stable levels. Levels can be displayed with custom colors, line styles, transparency, and optional percentage labels. - Volume-Price Shift Box The dashboard evaluates several internal conditions: VWAP trend and price distance from VWAP OBV trend and OBV acceleration A/D line trend Relative volume versus average volume Price momentum Weighted bullish and bearish scores are calculated from these components. The final shift score determines whether the current state is: Bullish Bearish Neutral The box then displays key readings such as shift strength, volume vs average, VWAP distance, shift duration, and OBV state. Key Features Adaptive volume-based support and resistance detection Dual SR logic for identifying important high-volume price zones Optional higher timeframe processing for cleaner structure Price smoothing to reduce noise in level calculation Customizable level count, bin density, transparency, labels, and styling Real-time shift box with bullish, bearish, or neutral bias Weighted scoring model using VWAP, OBV, A/D, volume, and momentum Shift strength readout for quick bias confirmation Shift duration tracking to show how long the current condition has persisted Clean visual layout that combines structure and flow into one script How to Use Start by applying the indicator to your chart and adjusting the level settings based on your trading style. For the volume concentration levels: Increase the lookback if you want broader, more established levels. Increase the number of bins for finer price granularity. Use the minimum volume filter to remove weaker levels. Turn on the higher timeframe option if you want more stable zones from a broader market perspective. For the shift box: Use the default settings first, then adjust sensitivity and component weights to better match your market and timeframe. Watch for bullish or bearish shifts when price approaches one of the plotted volume levels. Use the strength reading to judge whether the bias is weak or decisive. Monitor duration to see whether the current directional pressure is fresh or extended. A practical workflow is: Use the horizontal levels as reaction zones Use the box to judge whether current pressure supports continuation or rejection from those zones Combine both with your existing entry and risk management rules How It Helps How It Helps This script helps simplify decision-making by combining where price is likely to react with how price and volume are behaving right now. The volume concentration levels help traders identify: likely support and resistance potential reaction zones areas of prior market agreement or interest The shift box helps traders evaluate: whether buyers or sellers currently have control whether momentum and volume are aligned whether market pressure is strengthening or fading Used together, the tool can help with: trade location directional confirmation filtering weak setups improving timing around important price zones It is especially useful for traders who want a clearer view of both market structure and current flow conditions without cluttering the chart with multiple separate indicators. Disclaimer This indicator is provided for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute financial advice, investment advice, trading recommendations, or an offer or solicitation to buy or sell any financial instrument. All indicator outputs, classifications (including bullish, bearish, or neutral states), and visual elements are derived from historical market data using user-defined parameters. These outputs are interpretive in nature and do not predict future market performance or guarantee any specific result. Trading financial instruments involves substantial risk, including the risk of loss exceeding initial capital. Market conditions may change rapidly due to factors outside the scope of this indicator, including but not limited to economic events, news releases, liquidity conditions, execution quality, and slippage. The developer assumes no responsibility or liability for any trading decisions, losses, or damages arising directly or indirectly from the use of this indicator. Users are solely responsible for evaluating the suitability of this tool for their own trading objectives, risk tolerance, and market conditions. Past performance, indicator behavior, or historical alignment of signals does not guarantee future results. Use of this indicator constitutes acceptance of these terms.
Pine Script® indicator
by IndicatorEliteFlow
Auction Intelligence█ AUCTION INTELLIGENCE Auction Market Theory Overlay An Auction Market Theory (AMT) overlay that analyzes market structure through volume profile analysis. It detects profile shape (D/P/b/DD), identifies balance vs. imbalance states, and tracks value migration — giving you the same auction-based framework used by institutional traders to understand market behavior. Free and Open Source. █ THE CONCEPT: WHY AUCTION MARKET THEORY MATTERS Standard indicators tell you what happened. AMT tells you why . Markets are continuous two-sided auctions where buyers and sellers negotiate fair value: Balance — Price rotates within an accepted value area. Expect mean-reversion and range-bound trading. Imbalance — Price breaks away from the value area. One side dominates. Expect continuation. Profile Shape — The distribution of volume tells you who is in control and what to expect next. Value Migration — The direction where the POC and Value Area are shifting reveals the underlying trend. █ CORE FEATURES 1. Volume Profile Engine Distributes each bar's volume proportionally across price rows, building a volume-at-price distribution: POC (Point of Control) — Highest volume row = strongest S/R level VAH (Value Area High) — Upper boundary of the 70% value area = resistance VAL (Value Area Low) — Lower boundary of the 70% value area = support 2. Profile Shape Detection Automatically classifies the volume distribution into four distinct shapes: D-shape — Balanced. Volume evenly distributed, POC near center. Expect rotation. P-shape — Bullish. Volume concentrated in upper half. Buyers in control. b-shape — Bearish. Volume concentrated in lower half. Sellers in control. DD (Double Distribution) — Two distinct volume clusters. Market transitioning between value areas. 3. Balance vs. Imbalance Recognition Three-factor analysis combining price position, VA width dynamics, and trend strength. The chart background colors automatically when imbalance is detected (cyan = bullish discovery, red = bearish discovery). 4. Value Migration Tracker Monitors how the POC and Value Area midpoint shift over time: Bullish Migration ▲ — POC and VA migrating higher = institutional buying Bearish Migration ▼ — POC and VA migrating lower = institutional selling Neutral ─ — No significant migration = consolidation █ AUTO-TIMEFRAME ADAPTATION All parameters automatically adjust based on the chart timeframe: 1-5 min → Lookback 30, 18 Rows, Migration Len 5 15-30 min → Lookback 40, 20 Rows, Migration Len 8 1 Hour → Lookback 50, 24 Rows, Migration Len 10 4 Hour → Lookback 70, 28 Rows, Migration Len 15 Daily → Lookback 100, 32 Rows, Migration Len 20 Weekly+ → Lookback 150, 40 Rows, Migration Len 30 Disable Auto-TF to use manual settings for full control. █ DASHBOARD A compact, dark-themed info panel displaying: State — Current AMT state (BALANCE / IMBALANCE) with context Shape — Detected profile shape (D / P / b / DD) with description Migration — Value migration direction and strength Position — Current price position relative to Value Area POC / VAH / VAL — Key volume-based levels █ ALERTS (4 CONDITIONS) Balance → Imbalance — Market leaving the value area Imbalance → Balance — Market returning to the value area Profile Shape Changed — Volume distribution pattern shift Value Migration Shift — Directional bias change in POC/VA migration █ PRO VERSION The PRO version (Auction Intelligence PRO v2.0) adds: Initial Balance Range — IB Tracking + IB Extension Detection Failed Auction Detection — VA Breakout Failures Excess & Poor High/Low — Wick analysis at session extremes Auction Rotation Factor — POC-cross frequency as market efficiency measure Day Type Classification — Trend/Normal/Normal Var./Neutral/Double Dist. (Dalton) Previous Day Value Area — PDPOC/PDVAH/PDVAL as reference levels Enhanced Confluence Score — 0-12 scale with A+ to D grading 13 Alert Conditions █ NON-REPAINTING The volume profile is calculated from confirmed bar data only. The rolling lookback window recalculates on each confirmed bar using historical high/low/volume — no future data is used. No repainting. █ WORKS ON Crypto, Forex, Stocks, Futures, Indices — any timeframe from 1 minute to Monthly. █ DISCLAIMER This indicator is for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute financial advice. Always do your own research and manage your risk. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Trading involves substantial risk of loss.
Pine Script® indicator
by alphachart_tv
NBSG_DayTradingSuiteAn all-in-one day trading overlay designed by a futures trader for futures traders. It consolidates the key levels, anchored VWAPs, session volume profiles, and structural references that intraday traders typically spread across 3-5 separate indicators into a single, configurable script. Built and defaulted for CME futures (ES, MES, NQ, MNQ, and similar instruments), but the session times are fully adjustable in settings. Traders on equities, crypto, or forex can adapt the indicator to their instrument by configuring the session windows to match their market's electronic trading hours. The default session times are set for a trader operating in US Central Time (Chicago time). If you trade in a different timezone, adjust the session inputs accordingly. This indicator is not a signal generator. It plots structure so you can make your own decisions. FEATURES Multiple Anchored VWAPs The indicator plots two independent session-anchored VWAPs, each with optional standard deviation bands: Overnight VWAP (VWAP 1) anchors at 17:00 CT (CME session open) and accumulates across the entire futures trading day through 16:00 CT. It resets cleanly each session. Optional 1SD and 2SD bands with fill show the statistical envelope around the developing VWAP. NY Session VWAP (VWAP 2) anchors at 08:30 CT (Regular Trading Hours open) and accumulates through 16:00 CT. It includes a leapfrog mechanic: when the new RTH session begins, the prior session's VWAP is preserved and continues to plot as "Prev NY VWAP," giving you a reference for how price relates to yesterday's value during overnight trading. Prev NY VWAP: This is the previous day's NY Session VWAP, which continues accumulating through the overnight session after the NY VWAP resets at 08:30. It provides a critical structural reference, particularly during the premarket and early RTH, showing where the prior session's volume-weighted equilibrium sits relative to current price. Many traders use the relationship between current price, the active NY VWAP, and the Prev NY VWAP to gauge directional bias. All VWAPs use separate source, color, and line size settings. Higher Timeframe VWAPs Optional Weekly and Monthly VWAP overlays provide broader context without cluttering the chart. Disabled by default. Session Volume Profiles (SVP) Volume is distributed across the bar's high-low range using a configurable tick-based bin size (default: 2 ticks). The script calculates and plots: Current Session SVP: POC and Value Area (VAH/VAL) for the active session, updating in real time. Prior Day SVP: POC and Value Area from the previous completed session. These levels carry forward as horizontal references. Last Week SVP: POC and Value Area from the prior completed week. Each profile can be displayed as POC Only or POC + VA. The Value Area percentage is configurable (default: 70%). Static Reference Levels Prior Day High/Low (PDH/PDL): Previous day's range boundaries. Last Week High/Low (LWH/LWL): Previous week's range boundaries. Previous Session Close (PSC): The prior day's closing price. Premarket High/Low (PMH/PML): Dynamically tracked during the 18:00-08:30 premarket session. Opening Range (ORH/ORL): The first 15 minutes of RTH (08:30-08:45), with optional fill. All static levels are individually togglable with independent color and size controls. Deadzone A configurable time window (default: 11:00-13:00 CT) highlighted with a background fill and border lines. This marks the midday period where volume and follow-through typically thin out on equity index futures. The time window is adjustable in settings. Bar Coloring Optional bar coloring based on the close's relationship to the three primary VWAPs (Overnight, NY, Prev NY). Bars are colored bullish when above 2 of 3, bearish when below 2 of 3, and neutral otherwise. Disabled by default. Display Modes A master display mode toggle lets you switch between: Advanced All-Level: Shows everything you have enabled, the full suite. Simplified VWAP: Strips the chart down to just the Overnight VWAP, NY VWAP, Prev NY VWAP, and Opening Range. All volume profiles, static levels, and the deadzone are automatically hidden. Useful for cleaner charts or when you want to focus purely on VWAP structure. Labels Every plotted level gets a text label with optional price display, offset to the right of the current bar for readability. Labels can be globally toggled on/off. HOW TO USE 1. Add the indicator to your chart on an intraday timeframe (1m-30m recommended). It is defaulted for CME futures but can be adapted to any instrument by adjusting the session time inputs. 2. The default session times are built for US Central Time (Chicago). If your chart uses a different timezone, adjust the session inputs in the settings to match your market's session boundaries. 3. The default configuration shows most levels. Start by reviewing what each level represents, then toggle off anything that creates noise for your specific approach. 4. For cleaner charts, switch to "Simplified VWAP" mode, which isolates the core VWAP structure and Opening Range only. CONFIGURATION All session times, colors, line sizes, and visibility toggles are individually configurable. The settings are organized into numbered groups for clarity: 1. Master Display Mode 2. Session Times 3. NY VWAP Settings 4. Overnight VWAP Settings 5. Opening Range 6. Volume Profiles (SVP) 7. Static Levels 8. Higher Timeframe VWAPs 9. Deadzone 10. Bar Coloring 11. Labels LIMITATIONS The default session times are configured for CME futures with the standard 17:00-16:00 CT (close enough) session structure. If you are using this on equities, crypto, forex, or other instruments, you will need to adjust the session time inputs to match your market's electronic trading hours. The indicator will work on any instrument, but the session boundaries must be set correctly for accurate VWAP anchoring and level calculation. This is a feature-rich script with multiple VWAPs, volume profiles, and level calculations running simultaneously. Tradingview handles it well the vast majority of the time, but on occasion the script may load slowly or display incompletely. If levels appear missing or the indicator looks off, a simple page refresh will typically resolve it. The session volume profile uses a simplified volume distribution method (volume is evenly distributed across the bar's high-low range in tick-based bins). This is an approximation, not a tick-level volume profile. Accuracy improves on lower timeframes where bars have smaller ranges. The Overnight VWAP session detection uses an hour-based reset (detecting when the bar's hour enters 17:00 in exchange time) rather than PineScript's built-in session boundary detection. This is intentional: on CME futures, the VWAP session (1700-1600) matches the instrument's native session, which prevents the standard session boundary method from firing correctly. The deadzone time window relies on your chart's timezone setting. The default of 1100-1300 assumes US Central. Adjust if your chart uses a different timezone. NOTES This script is original work, but it stands on the shoulders of giants. The concepts and ideas behind it draw from numerous traders, educators, and open-source contributors who have freely shared their knowledge with the trading community. VWAP, volume profile, session levels, and opening range are not new ideas. What this script attempts to do is bring them together in a thoughtful, configurable way that reflects how an active futures day trader actually uses these tools in practice. I built this for my own trading first. I am sharing it as open source because the open-source community on Tradingview gave me the foundation to learn, and this is my way of giving back what I have been given. This is a structural tool, not a trading system. It does not generate buy/sell signals, alerts, or backtest results. Use it as a framework for building your own context around price action. It's all risky, so you may as well make the bet.
Pine Script® indicator
by NotABigShortGuy
2
Live HTF Volume POC - ChartDNAThis indicator displays a real-time volume profile with a dynamic Point of Control (PoC) line on any higher timeframe, from 15-minute sessions up to 3-month periods. HOW IT WORKS The script divides the selected timeframe's price range into configurable bins and accumulates normalized volume at each level. The bin with the highest volume is highlighted as the PoC. A stepping PoC line tracks how the highest-volume level shifts as the session develops in real time. When a new HTF session begins, the previous session's profile is frozen on the chart, building a visual history of volume distribution across sessions. FEATURES - Flexible timeframe selector supporting intraday (15m, 30m, 1h, 2h, 4h, 8h, 12h) through higher timeframes (Daily, Weekly, Monthly) - Dynamic PoC plotted as a stepline showing real-time PoC migration - 8 profile color styles: Default, Monochrome, Blue, Cyan, Green, Red, Orange, Purple (all gradient-based) - Adjustable bin count and PoC line width - Clean overlay with minimal chart clutter HOW TO USE - Use on lower timeframes (e.g., 5m or 15m chart) with a higher session timeframe (e.g., 1D or 1W) to see where volume is concentrating - The PoC level often acts as a magnet for price, useful for identifying support/resistance and mean-reversion zones - Combine with your existing price action or order flow analysis LIMITATIONS - Volume data quality depends on your broker/exchange feed - On very low-liquidity instruments, the profile may appear sparse - The indicator uses request.security() with a offset and lookahead to detect HTF boundaries; this does not introduce future data CREDITS Based on "Real-Time HTF Volume Footprint" by BigBeluga (open-source, CC BY-NC-SA 4.0). Modified with added timeframe flexibility, multiple gradient color styles, PoC line customization, and UI cleanup.
Pine Script® indicator
by AIWAY
Volume Profile█ VOLUME PROFILE Volume-at-Price Analysis with POC, VAH & VAL A powerful volume-at-price analysis overlay that calculates and visualizes the Point of Control (POC) , Value Area High (VAH) , and Value Area Low (VAL) directly on your chart. It reveals where the most trading activity occurred and provides real-time price position analysis — helping you identify high-probability support/resistance levels and mean-reversion zones. Free and Open Source. █ THE CONCEPT: WHY VOLUME PROFILE MATTERS Price charts show when trading happened. Volume Profile shows where it happened. The distribution of volume across price levels reveals the market's true valuation zones: Point of Control (POC) — The price with the highest accumulated volume. Acts as a magnet for price and the strongest single S/R level. Value Area (70%) — The range containing 70% of all traded volume. Defines what the market considers "fair value." Above/Below VA — Price outside the value area signals potential overextension or breakout. Institutional traders, market makers, and algorithmic systems all reference volume profile levels. █ CORE FEATURES 1. Volume Profile Engine Distributes each bar's volume proportionally across the price rows it spans, building a precise volume-at-price histogram: POC — Highest volume row = strongest support/resistance VAH — Upper boundary of the 70% value area = resistance VAL — Lower boundary of the 70% value area = support Row count is configurable (10-50 levels). 2. Profile Anchoring Three anchor modes control how the profile is built: Rolling — Continuously recalculated over the last N bars. Best for real-time analysis. Session — Resets every new trading day. Best for intraday context. Week — Resets every new trading week. Best for swing context. 3. Price Position Analysis Real-time classification of price relative to the value area: ABOVE VA — Potential overextension or breakout BELOW VA — Potential undervaluation or breakdown AT POC — High-probability mean-reversion zone IN VA — Normal trading range 4. Bounce & Rejection Signals Automatic detection of price interaction with key volume levels: POC Bounce Up/Down — Price touches POC and reverses VAL Rejection — Price tests VAL and bounces up (bullish) VAH Rejection — Price tests VAH and bounces down (bearish) 5. Volume Histogram Visualization A horizontal bar chart displayed directly on the price chart showing the volume distribution. POC row highlighted with a distinct color. █ AUTO-TIMEFRAME ADAPTATION All parameters automatically adjust based on the chart timeframe: 1-5 min → Lookback 30, 18 Rows, Histogram Width 8 15-30 min → Lookback 40, 20 Rows, Histogram Width 10 1 Hour → Lookback 50, 24 Rows, Histogram Width 15 4 Hour → Lookback 70, 28 Rows, Histogram Width 18 Daily → Lookback 100, 32 Rows, Histogram Width 22 Weekly+ → Lookback 150, 40 Rows, Histogram Width 30 █ DASHBOARD A compact, dark-themed info panel displaying: POC — Current Point of Control price level VAH / VAL — Value Area boundaries Position — Current price position (ABOVE VA / BELOW VA / AT POC / IN VA) To POC — Distance from current price to POC in percent Anchor — Active profile anchor mode VA Range — Width of the value area in price units █ ALERTS (4 CONDITIONS) POC Bounce Up — Bullish bounce off the Point of Control POC Bounce Down — Bearish bounce off the Point of Control VAL Rejection — Bullish rejection at Value Area Low VAH Rejection — Bearish rejection at Value Area High █ NON-REPAINTING The volume profile is calculated from confirmed bar data only. Rolling mode recalculates the full lookback window on each bar using historical high/low/volume — no future data is used. Session and Week modes accumulate incrementally within the anchor period. No repainting. █ WORKS ON Crypto, Forex, Stocks, Futures, Indices — any timeframe from 1 minute to Monthly. █ DISCLAIMER This indicator is for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute financial advice. Always do your own research and manage your risk. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Trading involves substantial risk of loss.
Pine Script® indicator
by alphachart_tv
AG Pro Volume Profile Acceptance Ladder [AGPro Series]AG Pro Volume Profile Acceptance Ladder Overview / What it does AG Pro Volume Profile Acceptance Ladder is a volume-structure indicator designed to monitor whether price is building acceptance, holding acceptance, or losing acceptance inside a rolling volume-defined band. Instead of treating volume profile as a static reference snapshot, this script tracks acceptance as a progressive process. The goal is not to predict where price must go next, but to help the user read whether the market is spending enough time and participation inside a value zone to justify calling that area accepted. The script builds a rolling profile window, estimates the active acceptance band, and then classifies current behavior into states such as Probe, Build, Accept, Shift Watch, Shift Confirmed, and Fail. This creates a ladder-style framework for reading when the market is stabilizing within one value region and when that acceptance may be migrating toward another region. In practice, that makes it useful for users who want a structured way to distinguish temporary interaction from more durable volume-based acceptance. A key design goal of this script is to separate acceptance progression from simple attraction-to-level logic. Some tools are built around whether price is pulled back toward a reference such as a POC or another central level. This script focuses on a different question: is the market actually building and holding acceptance inside a rolling value zone, and is that acceptance stable enough to be treated as an active auction area rather than a temporary touch. Because of that framing, the indicator is best read as a market-structure context tool. It maps an evolving acceptance zone, estimates a directional ladder bias, and provides state transitions that can be used to organize chart reading, scenario planning, or alert workflows. It is not an execution engine, not a broker-grade order book product, and not a substitute for independent trade management. Unique Edge The distinguishing feature of this script is that it treats acceptance as a staged process rather than a single level event. The output is not limited to a profile center or a value-area drawing. Instead, the script evaluates how price behaves relative to a rolling volume-defined band and converts that behavior into a progression model. That matters because a market can interact with a value area in very different ways. It can briefly probe it, begin building around it, hold it in a more stable manner, shift acceptance upward or downward, or fail to maintain acceptance altogether. By organizing those conditions into a ladder of states, the script attempts to make the auction process easier to read in real time. This also makes the indicator materially different from a standard POC-centered interpretation. The emphasis here is not on magnetic pull toward one volume reference. The emphasis is on whether acceptance is forming, strengthening, or migrating. In that sense, the script is better understood as an acceptance progression map than as a simple volume anchor display. Methodology The script uses a rolling lookback window and distributes bar-based volume across a defined number of bins in order to approximate a local volume profile. From that rolling profile it derives the active central reference, the current acceptance band, and the relative participation of that band within the profile window. Using those profile components, the script calculates several internal measures. These include how often price remains inside the band over a recent hold window, how often price re-enters the band after leaving it, how stable the band center is relative to recent values, and whether the active center appears to be migrating in a meaningful way. These measures are then blended into an aggregate acceptance score and a ladder bias. The state engine uses those components to classify behavior into the following progression states: - Reject - Probe - Build - Accept - Shift Watch - Shift Confirmed - Fail These states should not be read as guarantees of continuation or reversal. They are condition labels describing how the script currently interprets interaction with the active acceptance band. Signals & Alerts The script includes deterministic state-based alerts so users can build workflows around changes in acceptance conditions. Available alert events: - Acceptance Building - Acceptance Confirmed - Upward Ladder Migration Confirmed - Downward Ladder Migration Confirmed - Acceptance Failed - Acceptance Lost These alerts are designed to reflect state transitions inside the indicator logic. They do not imply expected profitability, win rate, or directional certainty. Key Inputs - Profile Window: Defines the rolling lookback used for the local profile estimate. - Bin Count: Controls the profile resolution. - Value Area %: Defines how much of the rolling profile volume is used to construct the active acceptance band. - Migration Sensitivity: Controls how easily the script classifies center shifts as migration activity. - Probe Band Multiplier: Expands the outer interaction zone around the active acceptance band. - Hold Lookback: Defines the window used for hold and re-entry style calculations. - Theme / Panel Location / Panel Font Size / Label Font Size: Presentation controls for chart readability. - Show Previous Acceptance Band / Show State Markers / Forward Extension Bars: Visual controls for context and labeling. Limitations & Transparency This script does not use exchange-native tick-by-tick volume profile data. It uses a bar-based approximation built from the information available to Pine Script on the chart. As a result, the acceptance band and profile structure shown by the indicator should be interpreted as a model of local volume distribution, not as a perfect reconstruction of exchange-level auction detail. The ladder states are also model outputs, not objective market facts. Small changes in lookback, resolution, or volatility regime can influence how the script classifies the same area. Users should therefore treat the states as structured analytical context rather than as standalone instructions. The indicator is also not intended to replace broader market analysis. Trend structure, liquidity conditions, volatility regime, higher-timeframe context, and instrument-specific behavior can all affect how useful an acceptance reading is in practice. Risk Disclosure This script is for chart analysis and educational use only. It does not provide financial advice, investment advice, or trade recommendations. All markets involve risk, and no indicator can guarantee outcome, timing, or future performance. Users should apply independent judgment, test settings carefully, and use risk management appropriate to their own methodology. What this script is not - It is not a promise of continuation or reversal. - It is not a broker-grade volume profile engine. - It is not a substitute for execution planning or risk control. - It is not a claim that acceptance automatically leads to trend persistence.
Pine Script® indicator
by AGProLabs
1
AG Pro Volume Profile POC Magnet Map [AGPro Series]AG Pro Volume Profile POC Magnet Map Overview AG Pro Volume Profile POC Magnet Map is a chart-overlay indicator built around one practical question: how strongly is the current Point of Control attracting, holding, or losing price? Instead of trying to replicate a full volume-profile workstation, this script focuses on the behavior of the active POC and the surrounding value area. The goal is to turn a familiar volume-profile concept into a cleaner decision-support map that helps users judge whether price is still interacting with the current fair-value center, rejecting it, reclaiming it, or beginning to establish value elsewhere. The script is designed for users who want a visual framework around POC behavior without covering the chart with heavy histogram structures or overly complex dashboards. It highlights the active POC, the current Value Area High (VAH), the current Value Area Low (VAL), a compact magnet band around the POC, and a small set of reaction labels that describe how price is interacting with that area. In short, this indicator is not trying to tell users what to buy or sell. It is trying to make one specific market reference more readable: the relationship between price and the current POC region. What the script does At a high level, the script does five things: 1) It builds a fixed-lookback volume-distribution map from recent chart data. 2) It derives the active POC, VAH, and VAL from that distribution. 3) It measures how close price is to the current POC and how often price revisits or accepts that region. 4) It converts those observations into a compact Magnet Score and state readout. 5) It marks a small set of price/POC interaction events such as Tag, Reject, and Reclaim. The result is a visual tool that combines reference levels and contextual interpretation in one overlay. Unique edge Many indicators can show a POC. This script is built to answer a more specific question: what is the quality of the current POC as a magnet for price? That difference matters. A raw POC line can be useful, but by itself it does not explain whether price is repeatedly returning to it, drifting away from it, rejecting it, or stabilizing around it. This script adds that missing context by combining the active POC with a behavior layer. The design goal is not “more features.” The design goal is clearer interpretation: - Is price still accepting the current value center? - Is the POC functioning as a pullback magnet? - Is price rejecting the area instead of accepting it? - Is value beginning to migrate? That is the role of the score, the state engine, and the reaction labels. Methodology The script uses a fixed lookback window and divides the recent price range into user-defined bins. It then allocates each bar’s volume to one price bin using the selected bar source, which can be Close or HLC3. From that distribution it identifies: - POC: the highest-volume bin in the lookback window - VAH: the upper boundary of the selected value area percentage - VAL: the lower boundary of the selected value area percentage After the levels are derived, the script evaluates how price is behaving relative to the active POC region. The Magnet Score is built from multiple components: - Distance: how far current price is from the POC, normalized by ATR - Revisit behavior: how often price has returned to the POC region - Acceptance behavior: how often price has closed near the POC region - Stability: whether the POC is relatively stable or drifting quickly - Rejection pressure: whether interactions with the POC region are ending in rejection rather than acceptance These components are combined into a bounded 0-100 score. Higher readings suggest that the current POC remains a stronger center of attraction. Lower readings suggest weaker pull, weaker acceptance, or a market beginning to operate away from the current value center. The script then classifies context into states such as: - Magnet Strong - Magnet Active - POC Tagged - POC Rejected - Accepted Away - Magnet Weakening This state layer is designed to summarize the current context rather than generate automatic trading instructions. How to read the chart POC The POC is the main reference line. It marks the highest-volume price zone inside the selected lookback distribution. If price repeatedly returns to it, reacts from it, or consolidates around it, that line is functioning as an active center of interest. VAH and VAL VAH and VAL define the current value-area boundaries. These help users judge whether price is still operating inside value or beginning to establish acceptance above or below it. Magnet band The magnet band is a narrow region around the POC. It exists to make POC interaction easier to read visually. It is not a claim that every touch is meaningful. It is simply a compact visual tolerance zone around the active POC. Reaction labels The script can display a small set of event labels: - Tag: price reached the current POC region - Reject: price interacted with the area and moved away - Reclaim: price crossed back through the active POC after being on the other side These labels are meant to help describe interaction, not to replace confirmation logic, risk management, or broader market context. Panel The panel summarizes: - Magnet Score - POC Distance - POC Drift - Value Context - Last Reaction - Current POC / VAH / VAL values This gives users a quick status view without needing to inspect every line manually. Typical use cases This indicator may be useful when users want to: - monitor whether pullbacks are still returning to the active POC - judge whether price is still auctioning inside value or beginning to accept away from value - compare different symbols for how “sticky” the current POC region appears to be - add context to an existing structure, trend, or mean-reversion workflow - keep a cleaner chart while still tracking basic volume-profile behavior The script is intended as a context and interpretation layer. It is not a complete trading plan on its own. Key inputs Lookback Bars Controls the size of the historical window used for the profile calculation. A larger value creates a broader context. A smaller value makes the profile more reactive. Rows / Bin Count Controls profile granularity. Higher values create more detailed binning. Lower values produce a smoother, simpler map. Value Area % Defines how much of total lookback volume is included inside the value area used to derive VAH and VAL. Price Source For Bin Allocation Lets users choose whether each bar’s volume is allocated using Close or HLC3. This changes how the profile is distributed across bins. ATR Length Used in normalization and spacing calculations, including the distance component and label positioning. Magnet Band Width (ATR) Controls the thickness of the tolerance zone around the active POC. Distance Ceiling (ATR) Caps how far price can be from the POC before the distance component is treated as maximally weak. Revisit Window and Acceptance Window These affect how the script measures repeated interaction and acceptance around the active POC region. POC Drift Lookback Used to estimate whether the active POC is relatively stable or shifting. Label controls Users can adjust label visibility, density, cooldown behavior, and right-edge line labels to keep the chart cleaner or more descriptive depending on preference. Alerts The script includes alert conditions for: - POC Tag - POC Reject - POC Reclaim - Magnet Strong - Magnet Active - Magnet Weakening - Accepted Away These alerts are event-based notifications tied to the script’s contextual logic. They are not performance claims and they should not be interpreted as guaranteed entry or exit signals. Limitations and transparency This script uses a fixed-lookback, bar-based approximation of volume distribution. It does not reconstruct native exchange-level order flow, bid/ask delta, or true tick-by-tick auction detail. Volume is allocated to bins using a selected bar source rather than full intrabar volume-at-price reconstruction. That means the profile is intentionally simplified so it can remain lightweight and readable inside a standard Pine overlay. Because the script uses a rolling lookback window, the active POC, VAH, and VAL can change as older bars leave the window and newer bars enter it. That is normal behavior for this design. The reaction labels are descriptive, not predictive. A Tag does not imply reversal. A Reject does not guarantee continuation. A Reclaim does not guarantee trend resumption. They are context markers showing how price interacted with the current POC area according to the script’s definitions. This tool should be read in conjunction with price structure, volatility, liquidity conditions, and user-defined execution rules. What this script is not This script is not: - a full session volume-profile suite - an order-flow or footprint tool - a prediction engine - a guaranteed reversal detector - a stand-alone trade system It is a focused overlay for interpreting how price is behaving around the current Point of Control and value-area structure. Practical interpretation notes In many markets, the POC acts like a reference area rather than a directional signal. The more often price returns to it and the more often price stabilizes near it, the more useful that region can become as a working fair-value reference. By contrast, when price begins to hold above VAH or below VAL and stops interacting meaningfully with the POC region, the script may shift toward weaker magnet states or accepted-away context. That does not automatically imply trend continuation, but it does suggest that the current value center may be losing influence. Users may find this especially useful when comparing: - balanced conditions vs. directional conditions - shallow pullbacks vs. deeper value retests - symbols that keep rotating through value vs. symbols that are clearly accepting away from it Risk disclosure This indicator is for chart analysis and market context only. It does not provide investment advice, trading advice, or guaranteed outcomes. All indicators simplify market behavior. This script is no exception. Markets can ignore previously important value references, react differently across symbols and timeframes, and change behavior as volatility regimes shift. Users are responsible for their own confirmation process, execution decisions, and risk management.
Pine Script® indicator
by AGProLabs
1
Apex Wallet - Volume Profile: Institutional POC & Value Area TooOverview The Apex Wallet Volume Profile is a professional-grade institutional analysis tool designed to reveal where the most significant trading activity has occurred. By plotting volume on the vertical price axis, it identifies key liquidity zones, value areas, and market fair value, which are essential for order flow trading and identifying high-probability support and resistance. Dynamic Multi-Mode Engine This script features an intelligent adaptive lookback system that automatically adjusts based on your timeframe and trading style: Scalping: Fine-tuned for 1m to 15m charts, focusing on immediate liquidity. Day-Trading: Optimized for intraday sessions from 5m to 1h timeframes. Swing-Trading: Deep historical analysis for 1h up to daily charts. Institutional Data Points Point of Control (POC): Automatically identifies and highlights the price level with the highest total volume. Value Area (VAH/VAL): Calculates the range where 70% (customizable) of the volume occurred, representing the "Fair Value" of the asset. HVN & LVN Detection: Spots High Volume Nodes (significant support/resistance) and Low Volume Nodes (rejection zones). Delta Visualization: Toggle between Bullish, Bearish, or Total volume distribution for precise buy/sell pressure analysis. Professional UI The profile is rendered with high-fidelity histograms that can be offset to avoid overlapping with price action. It features clear labels and dashed levels for institutional markers, ensuring a clean and actionable workspace.
Pine Script® indicator
by Apex-Wallet
EduVest - IFA-VP Context v3.0 [NEON Edition]📊 IFA-VP Context v3.0 A powerful market context indicator combining Volume Profile analysis with SMA trend detection. Designed with a cyberpunk-inspired NEON color palette for maximum visibility on dark charts. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🎯 WHAT IT DOES This indicator helps you understand "where you are" in the market by analyzing: • Volume Profile (POC, VAH, VAL) • SMA Alignment (20/50/200) • Context Score (0-100) ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ ⚡ KEY FEATURES 🔹 NEON Color Palette - Cyan/Pink/Gold colors optimized for dark mode 🔹 Context Score - Visual score bar (████████░░) shows market strength 🔹 Cross Signals - GOLDEN CROSS / DEATH CROSS with HUGE labels 🔹 POC Reaction - Track price interaction with Point of Control 🔹 Status Panel - All-in-one dashboard with trend, zone, and hints ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 📺 THREE DISPLAY MODES • Impact Mode - Full visual experience with badges, ribbons, and glow effects • Minimal Mode - Clean SMA lines and VP levels only • Pro Mode - Complete VP histogram display ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 📈 SIGNALS EXPLAINED ▲ GOLDEN CROSS (20×50) - Short-term bullish momentum ▼ DEATH CROSS (20×50) - Short-term bearish momentum ⭐ MAJOR GOLDEN (50×200) - Long-term bull market signal 💥 MAJOR DEATH (50×200) - Long-term bear market signal Context Badges: ⚡ SUPER BUY/SELL (Score 80+) 🔥 POWER BUY/SELL (Score 70-79) 💪 STRONG BUY/SELL (Score 60-69) ⏸ WAIT (Score <50) ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ ⏰ RECOMMENDED TIMEFRAMES ✅ 15min - 4H (Best for day trading & swing) ⚠️ 1min-5min (Noisy, use with caution) ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ ⚠️ DISCLAIMER This is NOT a buy/sell signal indicator. It shows market CONTEXT to help your own trading decisions. Always use proper risk management and combine with your own analysis. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🏷️ Tags: volume profile, sma, context, trend, neon, dark mode, poc, value area
Pine Script® indicator
by EduVest_doro
Luxy VWAP Magic - MTF Projection EngineThis indicator transforms the classic VWAP into a comprehensive trading system. Instead of switching between multiple indicators, you get everything in one place: multi-timeframe analysis, statistical bands, momentum detection, volume profiling, session tracking, and divergence signals. What Makes This Different Traditional VWAP indicators show a single line. This tool treats VWAP as a foundation for complete market analysis. The indicator automatically detects your asset type (stocks, crypto, forex, futures) and adjusts its behavior accordingly. Crypto traders get 24/7 session tracking. Stock traders get proper market hours handling. Everyone gets institutional-grade analytics. Anchor Period Options The anchor period determines when VWAP resets and recalculates. You have three categories of options: Time-Based Anchors: Session - Resets at market open. Best for intraday stock trading where you want fresh VWAP each day. Day - Resets at midnight UTC. Standard option for most traders. Week / Month / Quarter / Year - Longer reset periods for swing traders and position traders who want broader context. Rolling Window Anchors: Rolling 5D - A sliding 5-day window that never resets. Solves the Monday problem where weekly VWAP equals daily VWAP on first day of week. Rolling 21D - Approximately one month of trading data in continuous calculation. Excellent for crypto and forex markets that trade 24/7 without clear session breaks. Event-Based Anchors: Dividends - Resets on ex-dividend dates. Track institutional cost basis from dividend events. Splits - Resets on stock split dates. Useful for analyzing post-split trading behavior. Earnings - Resets on earnings report dates. See where volume-weighted trading occurred since last quarterly report. Standard Deviation Bands Three sets of bands surround the main VWAP line: Band 1 (Aqua) - Plus and minus one standard deviation. Approximately 68% of price action occurs within this range under normal distribution. Touches suggest minor extension. Band 2 (Fuchsia) - Plus and minus two standard deviations. Only 5% of trading should occur outside this range statistically. Touches here indicate significant overextension and high probability of mean reversion. Band 3 (Purple) - Plus and minus three standard deviations. Touches are rare (0.3% probability) and represent extreme conditions. Often marks climax moves or panic selling/buying. Each band can be toggled independently. Most traders show Band 1 by default and add Band 2 and 3 for specific setups or volatile instruments. Multi-Timeframe VWAP System The MTF section plots previous period VWAPs as horizontal support and resistance levels: Daily VWAP - Previous day's final VWAP value. Key intraday reference level. Weekly VWAP - Previous week's final VWAP. Important for swing traders. Monthly VWAP - Previous month's final VWAP. Institutional benchmark level. Quarterly VWAP - Previous quarter's final VWAP. Major support/resistance for position traders. Previous Day VWAP - Yesterday's closing VWAP specifically, separate from current daily calculation. The Confluence Zone percentage setting determines how close multiple VWAPs must be to trigger a confluence alert. When two or more timeframe VWAPs converge within this threshold, you get a high-probability support/resistance zone. Session VWAPs for Global Markets For forex, crypto, and futures traders who operate in 24/7 markets, the indicator tracks three major global sessions: Asia Session - UTC 21:00 to 08:00. Gold colored line. Typically lower volatility, range-bound action that sets overnight levels. London Session - UTC 08:00 to 17:00. Orange colored line. Often determines daily direction with high volume European participation. New York Session - UTC 13:00 to 22:00. Blue colored line. Highest volume session globally. Sharp directional moves common. Previous session VWAP values display as horizontal lines when each session closes, acting as intraday support and resistance. The table shows which sessions are currently active with checkmarks. On-Chart Labels and Signals The indicator plots several types of labels directly on price action when significant events occur: Volume Spike Labels Fire when current bar volume exceeds configurable thresholds relative to both the previous bar and the 20-bar average. Default settings require 300% of previous bar AND 200% of average volume. Green labels indicate bullish candles. Red labels indicate bearish candles. These spikes often mark institutional entry points. Momentum Shift Labels Appear when VWAP acceleration changes direction. The Slowing label warns when an active trend loses steam, often preceding reversal. The Accelerating label confirms trend continuation or potential bottom during downtrends. Filters available to show only reversal signals in existing trends. VWAP Squeeze Labels Detect when standard deviation bands contract relative to ATR (Average True Range). Low volatility compression often precedes explosive breakout moves. When the squeeze fires (releases), a label appears with directional prediction based on VWAP slope. Divergence Labels Mark price/volume divergences using CVD (Cumulative Volume Delta) analysis: Bullish divergence: Price makes lower low, but CVD makes higher low. Hidden accumulation despite price weakness. Bearish divergence: Price makes higher high, but CVD makes lower high. Hidden distribution despite price strength. Dynamic VWAP Coloring The main VWAP line changes color based on its slope direction: Green - VWAP is rising. Institutional buying pressure. Volume-weighted price increasing. Red - VWAP is falling. Institutional selling pressure. Volume-weighted price decreasing. Gray - VWAP is flat. Consolidation or balance between buyers and sellers. This coloring can be disabled for a static blue line if you prefer cleaner visuals. The VWAP label next to the line shows the current trend direction and delta percentage. Calculated Projection Cone One of the most powerful features is the Calculated Projection Cone. Unlike traditional extrapolation methods that simply extend a trend line forward, this system analyzes what actually happened in similar market conditions throughout the chart's history. How It Works: The system classifies each bar into one of 27 unique market states: Z-Score Level - LOW (oversold), MID (fair value), or HIGH (overbought) based on configurable thresholds Trend Direction - DOWN, FLAT, or UP based on VWAP slope Volume Profile - LOW (below 80%), NORMAL (80-150%), or HIGH (above 150%) relative volume When you look at the current bar, the indicator: 1. Identifies the current market state (e.g., LOW Z-Score + UP Trend + HIGH Volume) 2. Searches through all historical bars on the chart that had the same state 3. Calculates what happened in those bars X bars later (where X is your projection horizon) 4. Shows you the probability of up/down and the average move size Visual Elements: Probability Cone - Colored green (bullish probability above 55%), red (bearish below 45%), or gold (neutral). The cone width represents the historical range of outcomes (roughly the 20th to 80th percentile). Center Line - Shows the average expected price based on historical outcomes in similar conditions. Probability Label - Displays direction probability and average move. Example: "67% UP (+0.8%)" means 67% of similar past cases moved up, averaging 0.8% gain. Fallback System: When the exact 27-state match has insufficient historical data: First fallback: Uses Z-Score plus Trend only (9 broader states, ignoring volume) Second fallback: Uses Z-Score only (3 states) When fallback is active, confidence automatically adjusts Settings: Projection Horizon - How many bars forward to analyze outcomes (5, 10, 15, or 20 bars, default 10) Lookback Period - Historical data window in days (30-252, default 60) Minimum Samples - Cases needed before using fallback (5-30, default 10) Z-Score Threshold - Bucket boundary for LOW/MID/HIGH classification (1.0, 1.5, or 2.0 sigma) Cloud Transparency - Adjust visibility (50-95%) Colors - Customize bullish, bearish, and neutral cone colors Confidence Levels: HIGH - 30 or more similar historical cases found MEDIUM - 15-29 similar cases LOW - Fewer than 15 cases (more uncertainty) IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: The Calculated Projection is based on past patterns only. It is NOT a price prediction or financial advice. Similar market states in the past do not guarantee similar outcomes in the future. The probability shown is historical frequency, not a guarantee. Always combine with other analysis and never rely solely on projections for trading decisions. Alert Conditions The indicator includes over 20 pre-built alert conditions: Price vs VWAP: Price crosses above VWAP Price crosses below VWAP Band Touches: Price touches plus or minus one sigma band Price touches plus or minus two sigma band (extreme) Price touches plus or minus three sigma band (very extreme) Z-Score Extremes: Z-Score crosses above plus two (overbought extreme) Z-Score crosses below minus two (oversold extreme) Momentum and Trend: Momentum slowing Momentum accelerating Trend turns bullish/bearish/neutral Volume: Volume spike detected CVD Direction: Buyers take control Sellers take control High Probability Signals: Bullish reversal signal (oversold plus accelerating momentum) Bearish reversal signal (overbought plus slowing momentum) MTF and Special: MTF confluence zone entry VWAP squeeze fired Bullish/Bearish divergence detected Any significant signal (catch-all) All signals use confirmed bar data to prevent false alerts from incomplete candles. Settings Overview Settings are organized into logical groups: VWAP Settings Anchor Period selection Show/Hide VWAP line Dynamic coloring toggle VWAP label visibility Bands Visibility Toggle each of three bands independently Info Table Show/Hide table Table position (9 options) Text size Volume spike label settings with adjustable thresholds Momentum label settings with filters Signal labels limited to 5 most recent (auto-managed) Probability engine lookback period Multi-Timeframe VWAP Enable/Disable MTF system Show MTF in table Show MTF lines on chart Individual timeframe toggles Confluence zone threshold Squeeze detection toggle Session VWAPs Enable/Disable session tracking Apply to all assets option Show session labels Divergence Detection Enable/Disable divergence Pivot lookback period Show divergence labels Calculated Projection Enable/Disable projection cone Projection horizon (5, 10, 15, or 20 bars) Lookback period in days (30-252) Minimum samples threshold Z-Score classification threshold (1.0, 1.5, or 2.0 sigma) Cloud transparency adjustment Bullish, bearish, and neutral colors The Info Table - Your Trading Dashboard The right side of your chart displays a compact table with up to twelve metrics. Row-by-Row Breakdown: Asset and Period - Shows what the indicator detected (US Stock, Crypto, Forex, etc.) and your selected anchor period. The detection happens automatically based on exchange data, so VWAP resets and calculations match your actual trading instrument. Delta Percentage - How far current price sits from VWAP, expressed as a percentage. Positive means price trades above fair value. Negative means below. Large delta values (beyond 1-2%) often precede mean reversion moves. Day traders watch this for overextension. Z-Score - Statistical deviation from VWAP measured in standard deviations. Unlike raw delta, Z-Score accounts for volatility. A 2% move in a volatile biotech stock differs from 2% in a stable utility. Z-Score normalizes this. Values beyond plus or minus two sigma occur only 5% of the time statistically. Trend Direction - Whether VWAP itself is rising, falling, or flat. Rising VWAP means the volume-weighted average price is increasing, which indicates institutional accumulation. Falling VWAP suggests distribution. This differs from price trend since it weights by volume. Momentum State - Is the trend accelerating or slowing down? This measures the rate of change in VWAP slope. When an uptrend shows slowing momentum, it often precedes reversal. Accelerating momentum in a downtrend can signal capitulation and potential bottom. Relative Volume - Current bar volume compared to the 20-bar average, shown as percentage. Values above 150% indicate above-average activity. Spikes above 200-300% often mark institutional involvement. Low volume (below 80%) warns of potential fake moves. MTF Bias - Four checkmarks or X marks showing whether price sits above or below Daily, Weekly, Monthly, and Quarterly VWAP. Four checkmarks means strong bullish alignment across all timeframes. Four X marks indicates bearish alignment. Mixed readings suggest consolidation or transition. Band Probabilities - Historical statistics showing how often price touched each standard deviation band over your lookback period. This helps you understand if mean reversion or trend following works better for your specific instrument. Session Status - Which global trading sessions are currently active (Asia, London, New York). Shows checkmarks for active sessions. Important for forex and crypto traders who need to know when major liquidity windows open and close. Divergence State - Whether the indicator detects bullish or bearish divergence between price and cumulative volume delta. Bullish divergence occurs when price makes lower lows but buying pressure (CVD) makes higher lows, suggesting hidden accumulation. Confidence Score - A weighted composite of all factors displayed as a progress bar and percentage. Combines MTF alignment, Z-Score, trend direction, volume delta, momentum, and relative volume into a single 0-100 score. Higher scores indicate stronger conviction setups. Calculated Projection - When the Projection Cone is enabled, shows the historical probability of price direction and expected move. For example: "▲ 67% (+0.8%)" means in similar market states historically, price moved up 67% of the time with an average gain of 0.8%. The system analyzes 27 unique market states based on Z-Score, Trend, and Volume conditions. Recommended Use Cases Day Trading Stocks: Use Session anchor with Band 1 visible. Watch for price returning to VWAP after morning move. Volume spikes near VWAP often mark institutional accumulation zones. Swing Trading: Use Weekly or Rolling 21D anchor. Enable MTF lines for Daily and Weekly levels. Trade pullbacks to these levels in direction of MTF bias. Crypto and Forex: Enable Session VWAPs. Use Rolling anchors to avoid artificial resets. Monitor session transitions for breakout opportunities. Mean Reversion: Focus on Z-Score reaching plus or minus two. Add Band 2 visibility. Combine with slowing momentum for highest probability reversals. Trend Following: Watch MTF bias alignment. Four checkmarks plus accelerating momentum plus high volume confirms trend continuation setups. Projection Planning: Enable the Calculated Projection to see what happened historically in similar market conditions. Use 5-10 bars for intraday setups, 15-20 bars for swing trade planning. Focus on high probability readings (above 60%) with HIGH confidence (30 or more samples). The cone shows the probable range of outcomes based on actual historical data. Combine with other factors like MTF alignment and volume for higher conviction setups. Important Notes The indicator does not repaint. MTF values use previous period's confirmed data. Rolling VWAP works best on 15-minute timeframes and above due to bar lookback requirements. Session VWAPs apply to global markets by default (forex, crypto, futures). Enable the all-assets option for stocks if desired. Volume data for forex represents tick volume, not actual traded volume. All alert conditions fire only on confirmed (closed) bars to prevent false signals. The Calculated Projection updates each bar as market state changes. This is expected behavior. The projection shows probabilities based on similar past conditions, not a fixed prediction. Q AND A Q: Does this indicator repaint? A: No. The main VWAP calculation uses standard TradingView VWAP methodology. Multi-timeframe values use previous period's confirmed data with appropriate lookahead settings. All alert signals require bar confirmation. Q: Why does my Rolling VWAP look different on 1-minute versus 15-minute charts? A: Rolling VWAP calculates across a fixed number of trading days. On very short timeframes, the bar lookback may hit TradingView limits. For best Rolling VWAP accuracy, use 15-minute or higher timeframes. Q: Can I use this on any instrument? A: Yes. The indicator automatically detects asset type and adjusts behavior. Stocks use standard market hours. Crypto uses 24/7 calculations. Forex uses tick volume. Everything adapts automatically. Q: What does the Confidence Score actually measure? A: The score combines six weighted factors: MTF alignment (25%), Z-Score position (20%), Trend direction (20%), CVD pressure (15%), Momentum state (10%), and Relative volume (10%). Higher scores indicate more factors aligned in one direction. Q: Why are Session VWAPs not showing on my stock chart? A: Session VWAPs apply to 24-hour markets by default (forex, crypto, futures). For stocks, enable the Use for All Assets option in Session VWAP settings. Q: The Divergence labels appear delayed. Is this a bug? A: Divergence detection requires pivot confirmation, which needs bars on both sides of the pivot point. The label appears at the actual pivot location (several bars back) once confirmed. This is intentional and prevents false signals. Q: Can I change the band colors? A: Yes. Each of the three bands has its own color input setting. You can customize Band 1, Band 2, and Band 3 colors to match your preferences. The defaults are Aqua, Fuchsia, and Purple. The main VWAP line color adapts dynamically based on slope direction or can be set to static blue. Q: How do I set up alerts? A: Right-click on the chart, select Add Alert, choose this indicator, and select your desired condition from the dropdown. All conditions include descriptive alert messages with relevant data. Q: What is the Probability Engine lookback period? A: This setting determines how many trading days the indicator analyzes to calculate band touch rates and mean reversion statistics. Default is 60 days (approximately 3 months). Longer periods provide more stable statistics but may miss recent behavior changes. Q: Why do I see fewer labels than expected? A: Signal labels (Volume, Momentum, Squeeze, Divergence) are limited to 5 most recent labels on the chart to keep it clean. When a new label appears, the oldest one is automatically removed. Additionally, momentum labels have several filters: check the slope multiplier setting (higher values require stronger trends) and the Only Reversal Signals option (when enabled, labels only appear for potential reversals, not trend confirmations). Q: What is the Calculated Projection and how accurate is it? A: The Calculated Projection analyzes what happened in past market conditions similar to the current state. It classifies each bar by Z-Score level, Trend direction, and Volume profile (27 unique states), then shows the historical probability of up vs down and the average move size. It is NOT a price prediction or guarantee. The probability shown is how often similar conditions led to up/down moves historically, not a future guarantee. Always use it as one input among many. Q: Why does the Projection probability change? A: The projection updates on each bar as market state changes. If Z-Score moves from LOW to MID, or trend shifts from UP to FLAT, the system looks up a different historical category. This is expected behavior. The projection shows what happened in similar past conditions to the current bar's state. Q: The Projection shows LOW confidence. What does that mean? A: Confidence levels indicate sample size: HIGH means 30 or more historical cases found, MEDIUM means 15-29 cases, LOW means fewer than 15 cases. When sample size is low, the system uses a fallback: first aggregating by Z-Score plus Trend only (ignoring volume), then by Z-Score only. LOW confidence means less statistical reliability, so weight other factors more heavily in your decision. Q: Why does the cone sometimes show 50/50 probability? A: A 50/50 reading means that in similar past market states, price moved up roughly half the time and down half the time. This indicates a neutral or balanced condition where historical patterns provide no directional edge. Consider waiting for a higher probability setup or using other analysis methods. CREDITS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Methodology Foundation: VWAP (Volume Weighted Average Price) - Standard institutional benchmark calculation, widely used since the 1980s for algorithmic execution and fair value assessment Standard Deviation Bands - Statistical volatility measurement applying normal distribution principles to price deviation from mean Z-Score Analysis - Classic statistical normalization technique for comparing values across different volatility regimes Cumulative Volume Delta (CVD) - Order flow analysis concept measuring aggressive buying versus selling pressure Concept Integration: Mean reversion probability engine - Custom historical statistics tracking for band touch rates Momentum acceleration detection - Second derivative analysis of VWAP slope changes VWAP Squeeze - Volatility compression concept adapted from TTM Squeeze methodology applied to VWAP bands versus ATR Confidence scoring system - Weighted composite scoring combining multiple technical factors Calculated Projection Cone - Probability-based projection using 27-state market classification (Z-Score, Trend, Volume) with historical outcome analysis and weighted fallback system All calculations use standard public domain formulas and TradingView built-in functions. No proprietary third-party code was used. For questions, feedback, or feature requests, please comment below or send a private message. Happy Trading!
Pine Script® indicator
by orenluxy
11
Fixed-Range Volume-Profile ZonesFixed Range Volume Profile Zones (with Dynamic Percentile Buffers) This indicator calculates a fixed‑range volume profile over a user‑defined lookback period and identifies three key zones: – VAL (Value Area Low) – POC (Point of Control) – VAH (Value Area High) Volume is grouped into user‑selected price bins to create a profile of where the most trading activity occurred. The script then splits the distribution into three zones and highlights the extremes (VAL/VAH) and the highest‑volume price (POC). Dynamic Percentile Buffers Instead of static offsets, this version computes the 10th and 90th percentile prices (user‑adjustable) of recent closes over the same lookback window. These percentiles are used to create adaptive buffers above VAH and below VAL. The buffers automatically expand or contract with market volatility and recent price distribution, filtering out weak or noisy touches. Visual Elements: – Green/orange/red horizontal lines = VAL / VAH / POC – Green shading below VAL = buy zone – Red shading above VAH = sell zone – Down arrows above bars = closes above VAH + buffer – Up arrows below bars = closes below VAL – buffer Inputs: – Lookback Days: number of bars used to build the profile – Number of Bins: controls resolution of the volume profile – VAH Percentile and VAL Percentile: choose which percentile levels to use for dynamic buffers Use Cases: – Quickly identify areas of high participation (POC) and potential support/resistance (VAL/VAH) – Filter out weak breakouts using dynamic buffers – Combine with other signals to improve entries/exits ⚠️ Disclaimer: This script is for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute financial advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Past performance or historical data does not guarantee future results. Always perform your own analysis and use risk management when trading.
Pine Script® indicator
by RWCS_LTD
2
Volume Profile Auto POC📌 Overview Volume Profile Auto POC is a trend-following strategy that uses the automatically calculated Point of Control (POC) from the volume profile, combined with ATR zones, to capture reversals and breakouts. By basing decisions on volume concentration, it dynamically visualizes the price levels most watched by market participants. ⚠️ This strategy is provided for educational and research purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results. 🎯 Strategy Objectives Automatically detect the volume concentration area (POC) to improve entry accuracy Optimize risk management through ATR-based volatility adjustment Provide early and consistent signals when trends emerge ✨ Key Features Automatic POC Detection : Updates the volume profile over a defined lookback window in real time ATR Zone Integration : Defines a POC ± 0.5 ATR zone to clarify potential reversals/breakouts Visual Support : Plots the POC line and zones on the chart for intuitive decision-making 📊 Trading Rules Long Entry: Price breaks above the POC + 0.5 ATR zone Volume is above average to support the breakout Short Entry: Price breaks below the POC - 0.5 ATR zone Volume is above average to support the downside move Exit (or Reverse Position): Price returns to the POC area Or touches the ATR band ⚙️ Trading Parameters & Considerations Indicator Name: Volume Profile Auto POC Parameters: Lookback Bars: 50 Bins for Volume Profile: 24 ATR Length: 14 ATR Multiplier: 2.0 🖼 Visual Support POC line plotted in red POC ± 0.5 ATR zone displayed as a semi-transparent box ATR bands plotted in blue for confirmation 🔧 Strategy Improvements & Uniqueness This strategy is inspired by traditional Volume Profile + ATR analysis, while adding the improvement of a sliding-window mechanism for automatic POC updates. Compared with conventional trend-following approaches, its strength lies in combining both price and volume perspectives for decision-making. ✅ Summary Volume Profile Auto POC automatically extracts key market levels (POC) and combines them with ATR-based zones, providing a responsive trend-following method. It balances clarity with practicality, aiming for both usability and reproducibility. ⚠️ This strategy is based on historical data and does not guarantee future profits. Always use proper risk management when applying it.
Pine Script® indicator
by PakunFX
POC Migration Velocity (POC-MV) [PhenLabs]📊POC Migration Velocity (POC-MV) Version: PineScript™v6 📌Description The POC Migration Velocity indicator revolutionizes market structure analysis by tracking the movement, speed, and acceleration of Point of Control (POC) levels in real-time. This tool combines sophisticated volume distribution estimation with velocity calculations to reveal hidden market dynamics that conventional indicators miss. POC-MV provides traders with unprecedented insight into volume-based price movement patterns, enabling the early identification of continuation and exhaustion signals before they become apparent to the broader market. By measuring how quickly and consistently the POC migrates across price levels, traders gain early warning signals for significant market shifts and can position themselves advantageously. The indicator employs advanced algorithms to estimate intra-bar volume distribution without requiring lower timeframe data, making it accessible across all chart timeframes while maintaining sophisticated analytical capabilities. 🚀Points of Innovation Micro-POC calculation using advanced OHLC-based volume distribution estimation Real-time velocity and acceleration tracking normalized by ATR for cross-market consistency Persistence scoring system that quantifies directional consistency over multiple periods Multi-signal detection combining continuation patterns, exhaustion signals, and gap alerts Dynamic color-coded visualization system with intensity-based feedback Comprehensive customization options for resolution, periods, and thresholds 🔧Core Components POC Calculation Engine: Estimates volume distribution within each bar using configurable price bands and sophisticated weighting algorithms Velocity Measurement System: Tracks the rate of POC movement over customizable lookback periods with ATR normalization Acceleration Calculator: Measures the rate of change of velocity to identify momentum shifts in POC migration Persistence Analyzer: Quantifies how consistently POC moves in the same direction using exponential weighting Signal Detection Framework: Combines trend analysis, velocity thresholds, and persistence requirements for signal generation Visual Rendering System: Provides dynamic color-coded lines and heat ribbons based on velocity and price-POC relationships 🔥Key Features Real-time POC calculation with 10-100 configurable price bands for optimal precision Velocity tracking with customizable lookback periods from 5 to 50 bars Acceleration measurement for detecting momentum changes in POC movement Persistence scoring to validate signal strength and filter false signals Dynamic visual feedback with blue/orange color scheme indicating bullish/bearish conditions Comprehensive alert system for continuation patterns, exhaustion signals, and POC gaps Adjustable information table displaying real-time metrics and current signals Heat ribbon visualization showing price-POC relationship intensity Multiple threshold settings for customizing signal sensitivity Export capability for use with separate panel indicators 🎨Visualization POC Connecting Lines: Color-coded lines showing POC levels with intensity based on velocity magnitude Heat Ribbon: Dynamic colored ribbon around price showing POC-price basis intensity Signal Markers: Clear exhaustion top/bottom signals with labeled shapes Information Table: Real-time display of POC value, velocity, acceleration, basis, persistence, and current signal status Color Gradients: Blue gradients for bullish conditions, orange gradients for bearish conditions 📖Usage Guidelines POC Calculation Settings POC Resolution (Price Bands): Default 20, Range 10-100. Controls the number of price bands used to estimate volume distribution within each bar Volume Weight Factor: Default 0.7, Range 0.1-1.0. Adjusts the influence of volume in POC calculation POC Smoothing: Default 3, Range 1-10. EMA smoothing period applied to the calculated POC to reduce noise Velocity Settings Velocity Lookback Period: Default 14, Range 5-50. Number of bars used to calculate POC velocity Acceleration Period: Default 7, Range 3-20. Period for calculating POC acceleration Velocity Significance Threshold: Default 0.5, Range 0.1-2.0. Minimum normalized velocity for continuation signals Persistence Settings Persistence Lookback: Default 5, Range 3-20. Number of bars examined for persistence score calculation Persistence Threshold: Default 0.7, Range 0.5-1.0. Minimum persistence score required for continuation signals Visual Settings Show POC Connecting Lines: Toggle display of colored lines connecting POC levels Show Heat Ribbon: Toggle display of colored ribbon showing POC-price relationship Ribbon Transparency: Default 70, Range 0-100. Controls transparency level of heat ribbon Alert Settings Enable Continuation Alerts: Toggle alerts for continuation pattern detection Enable Exhaustion Alerts: Toggle alerts for exhaustion pattern detection Enable POC Gap Alerts: Toggle alerts for significant POC gaps Gap Threshold: Default 2.0 ATR, Range 0.5-5.0. Minimum gap size to trigger alerts ✅Best Use Cases Identifying trend continuation opportunities when POC velocity aligns with price direction Spotting potential reversal points through exhaustion pattern detection Confirming breakout validity by monitoring POC gap behavior Adding volume-based context to traditional technical analysis Managing position sizing based on POC-price basis strength ⚠️Limitations POC calculations are estimations based on OHLC data, not true tick-by-tick volume distribution Effectiveness may vary in low-volume or highly volatile market conditions Requires complementary analysis tools for complete trading decisions Signal frequency may be lower in ranging markets compared to trending conditions Performance optimization needed for very short timeframes below 1-minute 💡What Makes This Unique Advanced Estimation Algorithm: Sophisticated method for calculating POC without requiring lower timeframe data Velocity-Based Analysis: Focus on POC movement dynamics rather than static levels Comprehensive Signal Framework: Integration of continuation, exhaustion, and gap detection in one indicator Dynamic Visual Feedback: Intensity-based color coding that adapts to market conditions Persistence Validation: Unique scoring system to filter signals based on directional consistency 🔬How It Works Volume Distribution Estimation: Divides each bar into configurable price bands for volume analysis Applies sophisticated weighting based on OHLC relationships and proximity to close Identifies the price level with maximum estimated volume as the POC Velocity and Acceleration Calculation: Measures POC rate of change over specified lookback periods Normalizes values using ATR for consistent cross-market performance Calculates acceleration as the rate of change of velocity Signal Generation Process: Combines trend direction analysis using EMA crossovers Applies velocity and persistence thresholds to filter signals Generates continuation, exhaustion, and gap alerts based on specific criteria 💡Note: This indicator provides estimated POC calculations based on available OHLC data and should be used in conjunction with other analysis methods. The velocity-based approach offers unique insights into market structure dynamics but requires proper risk management and complementary analysis for optimal trading decisions.
Pine Script® indicator
by PhenLabs
Advanced Market TheoryADVANCED MARKET THEORY (AMT) This is not an indicator. It is a lens through which to see the true nature of the market. Welcome to the definitive application of Auction Market Theory. What you have before you is the culmination of decades of market theory, fused with state-of-the-art data analysis and visual engineering. It is an institutional-grade intelligence engine designed for the serious trader who seeks to move beyond simplistic indicators and understand the fundamental forces that drive price. This guide is your complete reference. Read it. Study it. Internalize it. The market is a complex story, and this tool is the language with which to read it. PART I: THE GRAND THEORY - A UNIVERSE IN AN AUCTION To understand the market, you must first understand its purpose. The market is a mechanism of discovery, organized by a continuous, two-way auction. This foundational concept was pioneered by the legendary trader J. Peter Steidlmayer at the Chicago Board of Trade in the 1980s. He observed that beneath the chaotic facade of ticking prices lies a beautifully organized structure. The market's primary function is not to go up or down, but to facilitate trade by seeking a price level that encourages the maximum amount of interaction between buyers and sellers. This price is "value." The Organizing Principle: The Normal Distribution Over any given period, the market's activity will naturally form a bell curve (a normal distribution) turned on its side. This is the blueprint of the auction. The Point of Control (POC): This is the peak of the bell curve—the single price level where the most trade occurred. It represents the point of maximum consensus, the "fairest price" as determined by the market participants. It is the gravitational center of the session. The Value Area (VA): This is the heart of the bell curve, typically containing 70% of the session's activity (one standard deviation). This is the zone of "accepted value." Prices within this area are considered fair and are where the market is most comfortable conducting business. The Extremes: The thin areas at the top and bottom of the curve are the "unfair" prices. These are levels where one side of the auction (buyers at the top, sellers at the bottom) was shut off, and trade was quickly rejected. These are areas of emotional trading and excess. The Narrative of the Day: Balance vs. Imbalance Every trading session is a story of the market's search for value. Balance: When the market rotates and builds a symmetrical, bell-shaped profile, it is in a state of balance . Buyers and sellers are in agreement, and the market is range-bound. Imbalance: When the market moves decisively away from a balanced area, it is in a state of imbalance . This is a trend. The market is actively seeking new information and a new area of value because the old one was rejected. Your Purpose as a Trader Your job is to read this story in real-time. Are we in balance or imbalance? Is the auction succeeding or failing at these new prices? The Advanced Market Theory engine is your Rosetta Stone to translate this complex narrative into actionable intelligence. PART II: THE AMT ENGINE - AN EVOLUTION IN MARKET VISION A standard market profile tool shows you a picture. The AMT Engine gives you the architect's full schematics, the engineer's stress tests, and the psychologist's behavioral analysis, all at once. This is what makes it the Advanced Market Theory. We have fused the timeless principles with layers of modern intelligence: TRINITY ANALYSIS: You can view the market through three distinct lenses. A Volume Profile shows where the money traded. A TPO (Time) Profile shows where the market spent its time. The revolutionary Hybrid Profile fuses both, giving you a complete picture of market conviction—marrying volume with duration. AUTOMATED STRUCTURAL DECODING: The engine acts as your automated analyst, identifying critical structural phenomena in real-time: Poor Highs/Lows: Weak auction points that signal a high probability of reversal. Single Prints & Ledges: Footprints of rapid, aggressive market moves and areas of strong institutional acceptance. Day Type Classification: The engine analyzes the session's personality as it develops ("Trend Day," "Normal Day," etc.), allowing you to adapt your strategy to the market's current character. MACRO & MICRO FUSION: Via the Composite Profile , the engine merges weeks of data to reveal the major institutional battlegrounds that govern long-term price action. You can see the daily skirmish and the multi-month war on a single chart. ORDER FLOW INTELLIGENCE: The ultimate advancement is the integrated Cumulative Volume Delta (CVD) engine. This moves beyond structure to analyze the raw aggression of buyers versus sellers. It is your window into the market's soul, automatically detecting critical Divergences that often precede major trend shifts. ADAPTIVE SIGNALING: The engine's signal generation is not static; it is a thinking system. It evaluates setups based on a multi-factor Confluence Score , understands the market Regime (e.g., High Volatility), and adjusts its own confidence ( Probability % ) based on the complete context. This is not a tool that gives you signals. This is a tool that gives you understanding . PART III: THE VISUAL KEY - A LEXICON OF MARKET STRUCTURE Every element on your chart is a piece of information. This is your guide to reading it fluently. --- THE CORE ARCHITECTURE --- The Profile Histogram: The primary visual on the left of each session. Its shape is the story. A thin profile is a trend; a fat, symmetrical profile is balance. Blue Box : The zone of accepted, "fair" value. The heart of the session's business. Bright Orange Line & Label : The Point of Control. The gravitational center. The price of maximum consensus. The most significant intraday level. Dashed Blue Lines & Labels : The boundaries of value. Critical inflection points where the market decides to either remain in balance or seek value elsewhere. Dashed Cyan Lines & Labels : The major, long-term structural levels derived from weeks of data. These are institutional reference points and carry immense weight. Treat them as primary support and resistance. Dashed Orange Lines & Labels : Marks a Poor or Unfinished Auction . These represent emotional, weak extremes and are high-probability targets for future price action. Diamond Markers : Mark Single Prints , which are footprints of aggressive, one-sided moves that left a "liquidity vacuum." Price is often drawn back to these levels to "repair" the poor structure. Arrow Markers : Mark Ledges , which are areas of strong horizontal acceptance. They often act as powerful support/resistance in the future. Dotted Gray Lines & Labels : The projected daily range based on multiples of the Initial Balance . Use them to set realistic profit targets and gauge the day's potential. --- THE SIGNAL SUITE --- Colored Triangles : These are your high-probability entry signals. The color is a strategic playbook: Gold Triangle : ELITE Signal. An A+ setup with overwhelming confluence. This is the highest quality signal the engine can produce. Yellow Triangle : FADE Signal. A counter-trend setup against an exhausted move at a structural extreme. Cyan Triangle : BREAKOUT Signal. A momentum setup attempting to capitalize on a breakout from the value area. Purple Triangle : ROTATION Signal. A mean-reversion setup within the value area, typically from one edge towards the POC. Magenta Triangle : LIQUIDITY Signal. A sophisticated setup that identifies a "stop run" or liquidity sweep. Percentage Number: The engine's calculated probability of success . This is not a guarantee, but a data-driven confidence score. Dotted Gray Line: The signal's Entry Price . Dashed Green Lines: The calculated Take Profit Targets . Dashed Red Line: The calculated Stop Loss level. PART IV: THE DASHBOARD - YOUR STRATEGIC COMMAND CENTER The dashboard is your real-time intelligence briefing. It synthesizes all the engine's analysis into a clear, concise, and constantly updating summary. --- CURRENT SESSION --- POC, VAH, VAL: The live values for the core structure. Profile Shape: Is the current auction top-heavy ( b-shaped ), bottom-heavy ( P-shaped ), or balanced ( D-shaped )? VA Width: Is the value area expanding (trending) or contracting (balancing)? Day Type: The engine's judgment on the day's personality. Use this to select the right strategy. IB Range & POC Trend: Key metrics for understanding the opening sentiment and its evolution. --- CVD ANALYSIS --- Session CVD: The raw order flow. Is there more net buying or selling pressure in this session? CVD Trend & DIVERGENCE: This is your order flow intelligence. Is the order flow confirming the price action? If "DIVERGENCE" flashes, it is a critical, high-alert warning of a potential reversal. --- MARKET METRICS --- Volume, ATR, RSI: Your standard contextual metrics, providing a quick read on activity, volatility, and momentum. Regime: The engine's assessment of the broad market environment: High Volatility (favor breakouts), Low Volatility (favor mean reversion), or Normal . --- PROFILE STATS, COMPOSITE, & STRUCTURE --- These sections give you a quick quantitative summary of the profile structure, the major long-term Composite levels, and any active Poor Structures. --- SIGNAL TYPES & ACTIVE SIGNAL --- A permanent key to the signal colors and their meanings, along with the full details of the most recent active signal: its Type , Probability , Entry , Stop , and Target . PART V: THE INPUTS MENU - CALIBRATING YOUR LENS This engine is designed to be calibrated to your specific needs as a trader. Every input is a lever. This is not a "one size fits all" tool. The extensive tooltips are your built-in user manual, but here are the key areas of focus: --- MARKET PROFILE ENGINE --- Profile Mode: This is the most fundamental choice. Volume is the standard for price-based support and resistance. TPO is for analyzing time-based acceptance. Hybrid is the professional's choice, fusing both for a complete picture. Profile Resolution: This is your zoom lens. Lower values for scalping and intraday precision. Higher values for a cleaner, big-picture view suitable for swing trading. Composite Sessions: Your timeframe for macro analysis. 5-10 sessions for a weekly view; 20-30 sessions for a monthly, structural view. --- SESSION & VALUE AREA --- These settings must be configured correctly for your specific asset. The Session times are critical. The Initial Balance should reflect the key opening period for your market (60 minutes is standard for equities). --- SIGNAL ENGINE & RISK MANAGEMENT --- Signal Mode: THIS IS YOUR PERSONAL RISK PROFILE. Set it to Conservative to see only the absolute best A+ setups. Use Elite or Balanced for a standard approach. Use Aggressive only if you are an experienced scalper comfortable with managing more frequent, lower-probability setups. ATR Multipliers: This suite gives you full, dynamic control over your risk/reward parameters. You can precisely define your initial stop loss distance and profit targets based on the market's current volatility. A FINAL WORD FROM THE ARCHITECT The creation of this engine was a journey into the very heart of market dynamics. It was born from a frustrating truth: that the most profound market theories were often confined to books and expensive institutional platforms, inaccessible to the modern retail trader. The goal was to bridge that gap. The challenge was monumental. Making each discrete system—the volume profile, the TPO counter, the composite engine, the CVD tracker, the signal generator, the dynamic dashboard—work was a task in itself. But the true struggle, the frustrating, painstaking process that consumed countless hours, was making them work in unison . It was about ensuring the CVD analysis could intelligently inform the signal engine, that the day type classification could adjust the probability scores, and that the composite levels could provide context to the intraday structure, all in a seamless, real-time dance of data. This engine is the result of that relentless pursuit of integration. It is built on the belief that a trader's greatest asset is not a signal, but clarity . It was designed to clear the noise, to organize the chaos, and to present the elegant, underlying logic of the market auction so that you can make better, more informed, and more confident decisions. It is now in your hands. Use it not as a crutch, but as a lens. See the market for what it truly is. "The market can remain irrational longer than you can remain solvent." - John Maynard Keynes DISCLAIMER This script is an advanced analytical tool provided for informational and educational purposes only. It is not financial advice. All trading involves substantial risk, and past performance is not indicative of future results. The signals, probabilities, and metrics generated by this indicator do not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument. You, the user, are solely responsible for all trading decisions, risk management, and outcomes. Use this tool to supplement your own analysis and trading strategy. PUBLISHING CATEGORIES Volume Profile Market Profile Order Flow
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