Bar Counter

Bar Counter Indicator: Track Bar Sequences with Precision

The Bar Counter Indicator is a highly customizable tool designed for traders who want to monitor and label candlestick bars on their TradingView charts based on their sequence within a specified timeframe. By numbering bars as they form, this indicator helps traders identify patterns, track market rhythm, and time entries or exits with greater precision. It is particularly useful for strategies that rely on counting bars, such as time-based setups, scalping, or pattern recognition.

### Key Features:
1. **Bar Numbering**:
- Assigns a sequential number to each candlestick bar within a user-defined timeframe, displayed directly on the chart.
- Option to show only **even-numbered bars**, **odd-numbered bars**, or both, allowing traders to focus on specific bar sequences (e.g., every second bar for a pattern).

2. **Time Range Filtering**:
- Optionally filter bar counting to a specific time window (e.g., a trading session like 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM).
- When the time filter is enabled, the counter resets to 1 at the start of the specified time range and only counts bars within that period, making it ideal for analyzing high-activity sessions like market opens or closes.

3. **Customizable Display**:
- **Text Position**: Choose whether bar numbers appear above or below the candlestick for optimal chart clarity.
- **Text Color and Size**: Customize the color and size (tiny, small, normal, large) of the numbered labels to match your chart preferences.
- **Vertical Offset**: Fine-tune the vertical placement of labels to avoid overlapping with price action or other indicators.

### How to Use:
- **Pattern Recognition**: Use the bar counter to identify recurring patterns that occur after a specific number of bars (e.g., reversals after 5 bars or breakouts after 10 bars).
- **Session-Based Trading**: Enable the time filter to count bars only during key trading sessions, such as the New York or London market hours, to focus on high-volume periods.
- **Scalping and Intraday Strategies**: Track bar sequences to time entries or exits, especially when combined with even/odd filtering for alternating setups.
- **Automation Support**: The numbered bars can assist in backtesting or developing automated strategies by providing a clear reference for bar counts.

### Ideal For:
- **Scalpers**: Monitor rapid bar sequences to time precise entries and exits in fast-moving markets.
- **Day Traders**: Focus on specific trading sessions by using the time filter to count bars during high-liquidity periods.
- **Pattern Traders**: Identify and act on candlestick patterns that depend on bar counts, such as those used in price action or harmonic trading.
- **All Markets**: Effective for forex, stocks, cryptocurrencies, commodities, and indices across any intraday timeframe.

### Why Choose This Indicator?
The Bar Counter Indicator offers unparalleled flexibility for traders who rely on bar sequencing to inform their strategies. Its ability to filter by time, display only even or odd bars, and customize label appearance ensures it adapts to a wide range of trading styles. Whether you're timing trades in a specific session or tracking patterns across a chart, this indicator provides a clear, visual way to stay on top of market rhythm. Simple yet powerful, it’s a must-have tool for traders seeking to enhance their precision and decision-making.

Add the Bar Counter Indicator to your TradingView chart today and take control of your bar-based trading strategies!