OBV Trend Bands [Alpha Extract]

5 mar

OBV Trend Bands [Alpha Extract]📊

The OBV Trend Bands indicator leverages On-Balance Volume (OBV) to assess trend strength and potential reversals by plotting a dynamic median line alongside upper and lower bands based on standard deviation. This tool helps traders identify overbought or oversold conditions and visualize OBV momentum relative to historical trends.

🔶 CALCULATION

The indicator calculates OBV, a dynamic median of OBV, and standard deviation bands to measure volume-driven momentum:
• OBV: Cumulative volume that adds or subtracts based on price direction.
• Aggregate Median: A smoothed median of OBV over a user-defined lookback period, adjusted by a minimum lookback for robustness.
• Standard Deviation Bands: Upper and lower bands derived from the scaled aggregate median, adjusted by a multiplier.
• Scaled OBV: OBV divided by a customizable scaling factor for better visualization.


Formula:
• OBV = Cumulative sum of volume (positive if price increases, negative if price decreases)
• Aggregate Median = Average of simple medians over a range from minLookbackPeriod to length
• Upper Band = Aggregate Median / Scaling Factor + StdMultiplier * StdDev
• Lower Band = Aggregate Median / Scaling Factor - StdMultiplier * StdDev


🔶 DETAILS

Visual Features:
• OBV Line (Dynamic Color): Plotted with a color that shifts based on its position—green above the upper band (bullish), red below the lower band (bearish), and white between bands (neutral).
• Upper Band (Green): Represents the overbought threshold, lightly shaded for clarity.
• Lower Band (Red): Indicates the oversold threshold, also lightly shaded.
• Aggregate Median Line (Gray): Acts as the central trend reference.
• Fill Areas: Transparent green fill when OBV exceeds the upper band, transparent red fill when below the lower band, and no fill within the bands.


Interpretation:
• Bullish Signal: OBV rises above the upper band, suggesting strong buying pressure and potential trend continuation.
• Bearish Signal: OBV falls below the lower band, indicating selling pressure and possible trend weakness.
• Neutral Zone: OBV between bands reflects consolidation or indecision in the market.


🔶 EXAMPLES

The chart demonstrates:
• Bullish Momentum: OBV crosses above the upper band with a green line and fill, signaling robust accumulation.


• Bearish Momentum: OBV drops below the lower band with a red line and fill, indicating distribution or selling pressure.


• Reversal Points: Transitions of OBV from below the lower band to above the upper band (or vice versa) suggest potential trend shifts.


Example Snapshots:
• A sustained bullish phase where OBV remains above the upper band with consistent green coloring.
• A bearish trend change where OBV falls below the upper band hinting at weakening momentum leading to a change in trend.

🔶 SETTINGS

Customization Options:
• Median Length (Default: 100): Adjusts the period for calculating the aggregate median, tailoring trend sensitivity.
• Minimum Lookback Period (Default: 30): Sets the shortest period for median aggregation, refining responsiveness.
• Standard Deviation Multiplier (Default: 1.0): Controls the width of the bands—higher values widen them, lower values tighten them.
• Scaling Factor (Default: 100,000): Scales OBV for better chart readability, adjustable based on asset volume.


The OBV Trend Bands indicator is a versatile tool for traders, blending volume analysis with statistical boundaries to effectively pinpoint market extremes and momentum shifts.

5 mar

Note di rilascio

Updated visuals.