Adaptive Momentum Context

daptive Momentum Context (AMC)
Adaptive Momentum Context (AMC) is a single-panel, overlay indicator designed to help traders read market context, momentum behavior, and volatility-driven rhythm in a structured and non-misleading way.
This indicator does not aim to predict future price movements. Instead, it focuses on describing current market conditions using adaptive smoothing and higher-timeframe bias.
Concept Overview
AMC is built around three core ideas:
Higher Timeframe Context (Bias)
Adaptive Market Rhythm
Momentum Behavior within Context
These components are combined to provide a clearer view of when momentum aligns with the broader market structure.
Higher Timeframe Bias
The indicator retrieves price data from a user-selected higher timeframe and compares it to a moving average on that timeframe.
When higher timeframe price is above its average, the background is shaded green.
When it is below, the background is shaded red.
This background does not generate signals.
Its purpose is to define directional context and reduce decision-making against dominant market conditions.
Adaptive Market Rhythm
Instead of using a fixed-length moving average, AMC calculates an adaptive smoothing length based on relative volatility.
When volatility expands, the smoothing period increases.
When volatility contracts, the smoothing period shortens.
Because Pine Script does not allow dynamic lengths in built-in moving averages, the adaptive line is calculated manually using a recursive EMA formula.
This ensures:
No repainting
No future data access
Full Pine Script v6 compliance
The adaptive line represents the current market rhythm, not a trend guarantee.
Momentum Behavior
Momentum is derived from changes in the adaptive rhythm rather than raw price.
Small visual markers appear when:
Momentum accelerates in the direction of the higher timeframe bias
Momentum decelerates against that bias
These markers are contextual cues, not standalone trade signals.
How to Use
AMC is best used as a context and filtering tool, not as a mechanical entry system.
Possible use cases:
Filtering lower-timeframe entries
Avoiding trades against higher-timeframe structure
Visualizing momentum shifts during pullbacks or continuations
Users are encouraged to combine this indicator with their own risk management and execution rules.
Important Notes
This indicator does not provide performance guarantees.
Past behavior does not imply future results.
No lookahead, no repainting, or non-standard chart types are used.
Default settings are intended for general use and may require adjustment depending on market and timeframe.