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Pivot Squeeze Indicator

The Pivot Squeeze Indicator is an oscillator that identifies when markets are "squeezed" between recent pivot highs and lows, then signals when they're ready to make their next big move.
How it Works
The indicator calculates the percentage distance between the current price and the most recent pivot high vs. pivot low. When this distance gets compressed (small), the market is "squeezed" and building energy. When it expands rapidly, you get your breakout signal.
The indicator adapts to current market volatility using four different modes:
- ATR-Based
- Bollinger Bands
- Keltner Channels
- Fixed %
What to Look For
🟠 Orange Background = Squeeze Zone
Market is compressed between recent pivots
Low volatility, building pressure
🟢 Green Breakout = Bullish Signal
Price breaking out above recent highs
Momentum shifting upward
Time to look for long opportunities
🔴 Red Breakout = Bearish Signal
Price breaking down below recent lows
Momentum shifting downward
Time to look for short opportunities
Using Histogram Colors:
Green bars = Bullish territory (closer to recent highs)
Red bars = Bearish territory (closer to recent lows)
Orange bars = Squeeze conditions (compressed between pivots)
Using MA Line:
When Histogram bars cross below or above MA Line in opposite direction, it might be good time to exit.
Default Settings: ATR-based thresholds with 14-period lookback - works great out of the box, but feel free to experiment with the different threshold modes to find what works best for your trading style! Recommended to use with other indicators to confirm signals
How it Works
The indicator calculates the percentage distance between the current price and the most recent pivot high vs. pivot low. When this distance gets compressed (small), the market is "squeezed" and building energy. When it expands rapidly, you get your breakout signal.
The indicator adapts to current market volatility using four different modes:
- ATR-Based
- Bollinger Bands
- Keltner Channels
- Fixed %
What to Look For
🟠 Orange Background = Squeeze Zone
Market is compressed between recent pivots
Low volatility, building pressure
🟢 Green Breakout = Bullish Signal
Price breaking out above recent highs
Momentum shifting upward
Time to look for long opportunities
🔴 Red Breakout = Bearish Signal
Price breaking down below recent lows
Momentum shifting downward
Time to look for short opportunities
Using Histogram Colors:
Green bars = Bullish territory (closer to recent highs)
Red bars = Bearish territory (closer to recent lows)
Orange bars = Squeeze conditions (compressed between pivots)
Using MA Line:
When Histogram bars cross below or above MA Line in opposite direction, it might be good time to exit.
Default Settings: ATR-based thresholds with 14-period lookback - works great out of the box, but feel free to experiment with the different threshold modes to find what works best for your trading style! Recommended to use with other indicators to confirm signals
Script open-source
In pieno spirito TradingView, il creatore di questo script lo ha reso open-source, in modo che i trader possano esaminarlo e verificarne la funzionalità. Complimenti all'autore! Sebbene sia possibile utilizzarlo gratuitamente, ricorda che la ripubblicazione del codice è soggetta al nostro Regolamento.
Declinazione di responsabilità
Le informazioni ed i contenuti pubblicati non costituiscono in alcun modo una sollecitazione ad investire o ad operare nei mercati finanziari. Non sono inoltre fornite o supportate da TradingView. Maggiori dettagli nelle Condizioni d'uso.
Script open-source
In pieno spirito TradingView, il creatore di questo script lo ha reso open-source, in modo che i trader possano esaminarlo e verificarne la funzionalità. Complimenti all'autore! Sebbene sia possibile utilizzarlo gratuitamente, ricorda che la ripubblicazione del codice è soggetta al nostro Regolamento.
Declinazione di responsabilità
Le informazioni ed i contenuti pubblicati non costituiscono in alcun modo una sollecitazione ad investire o ad operare nei mercati finanziari. Non sono inoltre fornite o supportate da TradingView. Maggiori dettagli nelle Condizioni d'uso.