USTEC Trade Assistant v4

USTEC Trade Assistant v4 - Complete User Guide
English Version (TradingView Publication)

🎯 OVERVIEW
USTEC Trade Assistant v4 is a comprehensive probability-based trading system designed specifically for USTEC (NAS100/US Tech 100) traders using the BOX strategy. This indicator combines multi-factor analysis, risk-reward calculations, and liquidity sweep detection to provide clear GO/READY/CONDITIONAL/WAIT signals.
Core Philosophy:

USTEC has a structural 70% long bias
The market decides, not the indicator
Quality over quantity - GO only when RR + Confirmation align
US500 levels provide context, not roadblocks


📊 KEY FEATURES
v4.0 Phase 1A Features (RR Engine)

Dual Target RR Calculation: Midpoint (conservative) + Full Range (aggressive)
GO Gate System: GO requires RR_mid ≥ 1.5 AND candle confirmation
READY State: "Potential GO but blocked" with specific reason flags
Dynamic Stop Placement: ATR-based buffer system
Block Reason Display: READY(RR) / READY(CONF) / READY(RR+CONF)
WAIT State: Explicit midpoint dead zone blocking

v4.0 Phase 1B Features (Liquidity Sweep Detection)

Sweep Detection: Identifies when price sweeps through key levels
Sweep Confirmation: Distinguishes setup events from committed sweeps
Sweep-Aware Stops: Places stops behind sweep wicks with extra buffer
Alternative Confirmation: Sweep can replace reversal candle requirement
Noise Filtering: ATR-based minimum range + commitment filters

v3.0 Base Features (Probability System)

Weighted Probability Score: 6 factors, 0-100% scale
SP500 Context Integration: Levels as confluence, not obstacles
Built-in Long Bias: Reflects USTEC's 70% bullish characteristic
Previous Day Type Analysis: Trend vs range day detection
Opening Drive Detection: Gap analysis and bias formation
Session Management: Hold/close/re-enter logic with momentum analysis


🎲 SIGNAL TYPES
✅ GO (Green)
All conditions met for high-probability entry:

Probability score ≥ GO threshold (default 70%)
At valid entry level (PDH/PDL/PWH/PWL/PMH/PML)
RR to midpoint ≥ 1.5 (when RR filter enabled)
Candle confirmation present (reversal OR sweep confirmed)
NOT at midpoint dead zone

Action: Execute trade with displayed RR and stop levels

🔵 READY (Deep Sky Blue)
High probability but blocked by specific condition(s):

READY(RR): Good setup but RR < 1.5 - wait for better entry closer to level
READY(CONF): Good RR but no candle confirmation - wait for reversal or sweep
READY(RR+CONF): Both blocked - too early, be patient

Action: Wait and monitor. Micro-advice provided in table.
Example Scenarios:

Price 30pts from PDL, probability 75%, but RR only 1.2 → READY(RR) - "wacht op betere RR / dichter bij level"
Price AT PDL, probability 80%, RR 2.5, but no hammer candle → READY(CONF) - "wacht op reversal candle"
Sweep wick detected but close not committed → READY(CONF) - "sweep gezien - wacht op reclaim close"


⚫ WAIT (Gray)
At midpoint dead zone:

Price within midpoint zone (±50pts default)
Midpoint is TARGET, never an entry point
No entries allowed regardless of other factors

Action: Do not enter. Wait for price to reach PDH/PDL or other key levels.

⚠️ CONDITIONAL (Orange)
Moderate probability, needs confirmation:

Probability ≥ 50% but < 70%
Near entry level (within 100pts) but not at level yet
OR at level but probability below GO threshold

Action: Wait for better setup or additional confirmation

🔴 NO SETUP (Red)
No valid trading opportunity:

Probability < 50%
Not near any entry level
In middle of range with no clear direction

Action: Stay out, wait for better conditions

📐 RR ENGINE (v4 Phase 1A)
Dual Target System
Primary Target: Midpoint

Conservative, high-probability target
Used for GO signal RR requirement
Minimum RR 1.5 to midpoint for GO

Secondary Target: Full Range

Aggressive target (opposite PD level)
PDL entries → target PDH
PDH entries → target PDL
Higher RR but lower probability

Stop Placement Logic
Priority System:
- Sweep Stop (when sweep confirmed):
- Behind sweep wick low/high
- Standard buffer
- Extra sweep buffer (default 7pts)
- Total protection from wick wiggle

Structure Stop (fallback):
- Behind nearest key level
- Dynamic buffer (max of):
- Minimum pts (default 15)
- ATR(14) × multiplier (default 0.30)

Entry Price for RR:
- Normal setups: Current close
- Sweep setups: Average of (level price + close) for realistic RR

RR Display in Table
📐 RR(mid) | 2.15 ✅ | RR(full) | 4.30
🛡️ STOP | SWEEP 21420| CONF | ✅ 🔥 SWEEP

RR(mid): Risk-reward to midpoint with ✅/❌ status
RR(full): Risk-reward to full range target
STOP: Type (SWEEP/LEVEL) + price
CONF: Confirmation source (SWEEP/reversal pattern/waiting)

🌊 LIQUIDITY SWEEP DETECTION (v4 Phase 1B)
What is a Liquidity Sweep?
A liquidity sweep occurs when:

Price briefly breaks through a key level (triggers stops)
Then immediately reclaims the level in opposite direction
Creates a long wick (≥60% of candle range)
Body closes beyond the level (commitment)

Classic Example:
- PDL at 21,450
- Candle low touches 21,430 (breaks PDL by 20pts)
- Candle closes at 21,470 (reclaims PDL)
- Lower wick = 40pts (66% of 60pt candle range)
- Result: Bullish liquidity sweep → strong LONG signal

Sweep Detection vs Sweep Confirmed
👀 Sweep Detected:

- Wick ≥60% of candle range
- Level breached and reclaimed
- Minimum candle range met (ATR-based)
- Shows in label as "👀 SWEEP?"

🔥 Sweep Confirmed:

- All detection criteria +Directional close (bullish/bearish)
- Close in strong zone (>70% or <30% of range)
- Shows in label as "🔥 SWEEP"
- Qualifies as GO confirmation

Sweep as Confirmation Source
Sweep Confirmed can replace reversal candle requirement:

Traditional: GO = Probability + RR + Hammer/Engulfing
v4 Alternative: GO = Probability + RR + Sweep Confirmed

Both are equally valid confirmation types.
Sweep-Aware Stop Placement
When sweep confirmed:
Stop = Sweep Wick Low/High
+ Standard Buffer (max of min pts or ATR×mult)
+ Extra Sweep Buffer (default 7pts)

Example:
- Sweep wick low: 21,430
- ATR(14): 80pts → Buffer: 80×0.30 = 24pts (vs min 15pts) → use 24pts
- Extra sweep buffer: 7pts
- Final Stop: 21,430 - 24 - 7 = 21,399

This protects against wick wiggle and re-test.
Noise Filtering
Filter 1: Minimum Candle Range
Min Range = max(ATR × 0.5, 25pts)
Prevents tiny candles from triggering false sweeps.
Filter 2: Context Check

Only at/near entry levels (not in middle of range)
Not at midpoint dead zone
Aligned with trade direction (LONG sweeps at support, SHORT at resistance)

Filter 3: Commitment Filter

Close must be directional (bullish for LONG, bearish for SHORT)
Close position in range must show commitment (>70% or <30%)

⚖️ 6-FACTOR PROBABILITY SYSTEM
Factor 1: Entry Level Proximity (0-30 points)
What it measures: How close is price to a tradeable level?
Scoring:

At level (within 50pts): Full weight × level multiplier
Near level (50-100pts): 50% × level multiplier
In range: Linear decay based on distance
At midpoint: 0 points (dead zone)

Level Multipliers:

PD levels (PDH/PDL): 1.0×
PW levels (PWH/PWL): 1.3× (stronger)
PM levels (PMH/PML): 1.5× (strongest)

Display:

✅ At PDL (LONG) - green
🔶 Near PWH - orange
⚫ At Midpoint - gray (blocking)
⬜ In range - white

Factor 2: Bias Alignment (0-20 points)
What it measures: Does daily candle bias match trade direction?
Live Daily Bias Detection:

BULLISH: Bullish engulfing, hammer, strong bull body (>70%), high close
LIGHT BULL: Moderate bullish signals
NEUTRAL: Doji, inside bar, mixed signals
LIGHT BEAR: Moderate bearish signals
BEARISH: Bearish engulfing, shooting star, strong bear body, low close

Scoring:

Bias matches direction: Full 20 points
Neutral bias + LONG: 50% (10pts) - reflects 70% long bias
Neutral bias + SHORT: 30% (6pts)
Opposite bias: 0 points
LONG Bias Bonus: +5pts for any LONG trade (structural advantage)

Display:

✅ BULLISH - green check
🔶 LIGHT BULL - orange diamond
❌ BEARISH - red X (for LONG trades)

Bias Change Alert:
When bias shifts (e.g., BEARISH → BULLISH), table shows:
📊 SHIFT | BEARISH → BULLISH

Factor 3: Route to Target (0-20 points)
What it measures: Is the path to midpoint clear?
Philosophy Change (v3+):

OLD: SP500 levels = obstacles = penalty
NEW: SP500 levels = context

At entry = confluence = BONUS (+2pts per level)
On route = mild reduction (-3pts per level)

Level Checking:

USTEC levels: PWH, PWL, PMH, PML
SP500 levels (scaled): PDH, PDL, PWH, PWL, PMH, PML

Icons in Table:

🤝 = Level at entry (confluence)
🛤️ = Level on route (context)

Scoring:

Base: Full 20 points
+ Confluence bonus (up to +5pts)
- Route levels context (mild)
Range too small (<150pts): 0 points

Display:

✅ Route clear - green
🔶 2 level(s) on route + 1 confluence - orange
⚠️ 4 levels on route - red

Factor 4: Previous Day Type (0-10 points)
What it measures: Does yesterday's candle type support today's setup?
Day Types:

TREND ↑/↓: Body ≥70% of range - strong directional day
RANGE: Body ≤40% of range - consolidation day
NORMAL: 40-70% - standard day

Scoring Logic:

After TREND day:

Reversal setup at opposite extreme: Full 10pts
Other setups: 30% (3pts)

After RANGE day:

At entry level (breakout likely): 80% (8pts)
In range: 40% (4pts)

After NORMAL day: 50% (5pts) baseline

Example:

Yesterday: TREND ↑ (strong bullish day)
Today: At PDH for SHORT → 10pts (reversal after trend)

Factor 5: VIX Context (0-10 points)
What it measures: Does VIX regime match expected move?
VIX Regimes:

CALM: VIX < 15 (green 🟢)
NORMAL: VIX 15-20 (yellow 🟡)
ELEVATED: VIX > 20 (red 🔴)

Scoring:

CALM: 80% (8pts) - smaller ranges, midpoint realistic
NORMAL: 100% (10pts) - ideal for BOX strategy
ELEVATED: Full 10pts at entry, 30% (3pts) in middle

VIX Spike Detection:

Daily increase ≥15% from previous close
Applies 50% penalty to VIX score
Shows: "⚠️ SPIKE" in table
Separate alert available

Factor 6: Session Timing (0-10 points)
What it measures: Are you in active trading hours?
Sessions (Amsterdam timezone default):

OVERLAP (13:30-16:00): 100% (10pts) - highest volatility
NEW YORK (15:30-17:30): 90% (9pts)
LONDON (09:00-11:00): 70% (7pts)
DEAD ZONE (11:00-15:30): 0pts
PRE-NY (15:00-15:30): 0pts - liquidity grab risk
OFF HOURS: 0pts

Display:

OVERLAP - gold
NEW YORK - blue
LONDON - green
PRE-NY ⚡ - orange (warning)
DEAD ZONE - gray

📊 PROBABILITY SCORE CALCULATION
Total Score Formula:
Raw Score = F1 + F2 + F3 + F4 + F5 + F6
Max Possible = 30 + 20 + 20 + 10 + 10 + 10 = 100
Probability % = (Raw Score / Max Possible) × 100

Thresholds (adjustable):
GO: ≥70% (default)
CONDITIONAL: 50-69% (default)
NO SETUP: <50%

Note: These are BASE thresholds. v4 GO Gate requires BOTH probability AND RR + confirmation.

🎯 SESSION MANAGEMENT ADVICE
Purpose: Help decide whether to hold London entry through NY, close pre-NY, or re-enter.
Key Metrics:

Progress to Midpoint: How far has price moved toward target?
Momentum: Body/Range ratio (>0.30 = directional, <0.30 = consolidating)
Session Context: London, Dead Zone, Pre-NY, NY

Decision Matrix:
During London or Dead Zone:

Progress ≥50% + Momentum → "HOLD → NY follow-up likely" 🏃 (green)
Progress ≥50% + Consolidating → "TRAIL TIGHT → momentum fading" ⚡ (orange)
Progress <50% + Consolidating → "CLOSE pre-NY → liq grab risk" 🛑 (red)
Progress <50% + Momentum → "HOLD → watch pre-NY zone" 👀 (orange)

During Pre-NY (15:00-15:30):
Progress ≥80% → "HOLD → close to target" 🎯 (green)
Consolidating → "CLOSE → liq grab zone!" ⚠️ (red)
Otherwise → "TRAIL BE → protect gains" 🛡️ (orange)

During NY:
Progress ≥50% → "CONTINUATION → let it run" 🚀 (green)
Otherwise → "RE-ENTRY possible on setup" 🔄 (orange)

Display in Table:
🏃 MANAGE | HOLD → NY follow-up likely | 65% to Mid

🕯️ REVERSAL CANDLE DETECTION
Bearish Patterns (SHORT entries):

Shooting Star: Bearish + upper wick ≥2× body + small lower wick
Bearish Engulfing: Engulfs previous bullish candle (1.2× min ratio)
Bearish Pin Bar: Upper wick ≥60% range, body ≤30% range

Bullish Patterns (LONG entries):
Hammer: Bullish + lower wick ≥2× body + small upper wick
Bullish Engulfing: Engulfs previous bearish candle (1.2× min ratio)
Bullish Pin Bar: Lower wick ≥60% range, body ≤30% range

Combo Detection:
When multiple patterns occur simultaneously:
🔥 COMBO ↑ - extra strong signal
Confirmation Logic:

LONG setup: Requires bullish pattern at PDL/PWL/PML
SHORT setup: Requires bearish pattern at PDH/PWH/PMH
v4: Sweep Confirmed can replace reversal candle

🎨 TABLE DISPLAY
Row Structure
Header:
🎯 TRADE ASSISTANT v4 © Kiem Online
Main Signal Row:
✅ GO 78% 🔺 PDL
🔵 READY(CONF) 72% 🔺 PDL
⚫ WAIT(MIDPOINT)
Micro-Advice (READY/WAIT only):
💡 wacht op reversal candle
⛔ midpoint is target, geen entry
Factor Breakdown:
FACTOR | SCORE | MAX | STATUS
📍 Entry | 25.5 | 30 | ✅ At PDL (LONG)
📊 Bias | 20.0 | 20 | ✅ BULLISH
🛤️ Route | 18.0 | 20 | ✅ Route clear + 2 confluence
📅 Prev Day | 8.0 | 10 | RANGE
📈 VIX | 10.0 | 10 | 🟡 17.45 NORMAL
🕐 Session | 10.0 | 10 | OVERLAP
RR Engine (v4):
📐 RR(mid) | 2.15 ✅ | RR(full) | 4.30
🛡️ STOP | SWEEP 21420 | CONF | ✅ 🔥 SWEEP
Session Management:
🏃 MANAGE | HOLD → NY follow-up likely | 65% to Mid
Context Info:
US500 | 5,845.3 | Range: | 185 pts
MIDPOINT | 21,485 | +35 pts| Target ↑
OPEN | Below PDL| Bias: | Bullish Engulfing
Bias Change (when applicable):
📊 SHIFT | BEARISH → BULLISH
Candle Pattern (when present):
🕯️ CANDLE | 🔥 COMBO ↑
US500 Reference Levels:
S5-PDH | 5,892.1 | +46.8 | 🤝
S5-PDL | 5,798.5 | -46.8 | 🛤️

🤝 = At entry (confluence)
🛤️ = On route (context)


⚙️ INPUT SETTINGS
Display Settings

Show Info Table: Enable/disable table overlay
Table Position: 6 positions available
Table Size: Tiny to Huge (default: Small)
Show US500 Lines: Optional level lines on chart
Show Probability Label: Chart label with signal
Label Offset: Distance from price (bars)

Probability Weights (customize scoring)

Entry Level: 0-30 (default 30)
Bias Alignment: 0-20 (default 20)
Route to Target: 0-20 (default 20)
Previous Day Type: 0-10 (default 10)
VIX Context: 0-10 (default 10)
Session Timing: 0-10 (default 10)

Custom Strategy Example:
If you want to emphasize bias over entry proximity:

Entry Level: 20
Bias Alignment: 30
(Rebalances to match your trading style)

Probability Thresholds

GO Threshold: 50-90% (default 70%)
CONDITIONAL Threshold: 30-70% (default 50%)

US500 Data Source

CAPITALCOM:US500 (default)
OANDA:SPX500USD
FOREXCOM:SPXUSD
TVC:SPX
SP:SPX

Choose based on your broker's data quality.
VIX Thresholds

Calm Max: <15 (default)
Elevated Min: >20 (default)
Daily Spike Threshold: 15% (default)
Enable Daily Spike Detection: On/Off

BOX Parameters
Min Range Size: 50-300pts (default 150) - minimum valid BOX size
Entry Zone Size: 20-100pts (default 50) - "at level" tolerance
Midpoint Dead Zone: 20-100pts (default 50) - no-entry buffer

RR Engine & Risk (v4)

Enable RR Filter for GO: On/Off (default On)

When OFF: GO based on probability only (v3 behavior)
When ON: GO requires RR ≥ minimum


Min RR to Midpoint for GO: 1.0-5.0 (default 1.5)
Show RR Row in Table: On/Off (default On)
Stop Buffer Min: 5-50pts (default 15)
ATR Multiplier for Buffer: 0.1-1.0 (default 0.30)
Require Candle Confirmation: On/Off (default On)

When OFF: GO based on probability + RR only
When ON: GO requires reversal OR sweep

Extra Sweep Buffer: 0-30pts (default 7) - v4 Phase 1B
Min Sweep Candle Range: 5-100pts (default 25) - v4 Phase 1B

Session Times
Timezone: Amsterdam (default), London, New York, UTC
London: 09:00-11:00 (adjustable)
NY: 15:30-17:30 (adjustable)
Momentum Threshold: 0.1-0.8 (default 0.30)
Midpoint Progress % for Hold: 20-80% (default 50%)

Reversal Candle Settings
Min Wick/Body Ratio: 1.0-5.0 (default 2.0)
Min Engulfing Ratio: 1.0-3.0 (default 1.2)

Alerts
Enable Alerts: Master switch
Alert on GO Signal: On/Off
Alert on READY Signal: On/Off (v4)
Alert on CONDITIONAL Signal: On/Off
Alert on VIX Spike: On/Off
Alert on Bias Change: On/Off

Colors
Fully customizable colors for all signals and levels
Default: GO=green, READY=deep sky blue, CONDITIONAL=orange, NO SETUP=red, WAIT=gray

🔔 ALERT MESSAGES
GO Alert:
✅ GO 78% 🔺 LONG at PDL
RR(mid): 2.15 | RR(full): 4.30
Stop: 21,420 (SWEEP) | Conf: 🔥 SWEEP
Bias: BULLISH | VIX: 17.45 | Session: OVERLAP
READY Alert (v4):
🔵 READY(CONF) 72% 🔺 LONG near PDL
RR(mid): 2.15 | wacht op reversal candle
Bias: BULLISH | VIX: 17.45
CONDITIONAL Alert:
⚠️ CONDITIONAL 65% 🔺 LONG near PDL
Wait for candle confirmation
Bias: LIGHT BULL | VIX: 17.45
VIX Spike Alert:
⚠️ VIX SPIKE! +18.3%
Bias Change Alert:
📊 BIAS SHIFT: BEARISH → BULLISH | Bullish Engulfing

📈 USAGE WORKFLOW
1. Pre-Market Preparation
Check yesterday's day type (TREND/RANGE/NORMAL)
Note opening position vs PDH/PDL
Check VIX regime and spike alerts
Review US500 level confluence

2. London Session (09:00-11:00)
Monitor Entry Level proximity
Wait for ✅ GO signal (probability + RR + confirmation)
If 🔵 READY: note block reason and wait
If ⚫ WAIT: price at midpoint, no entry
Check Session Management advice

3. Dead Zone (11:00-15:30)
If in trade: follow Session Management advice
Progress ≥50% + momentum → hold
Progress <50% + consolidating → close pre-NY
No new entries during this window

4. Pre-NY Zone (15:00-15:30)
High Risk: Liquidity grab window

If in trade:
Progress ≥80% → hold
Consolidating → close
Otherwise → trail to BE

Avoid new entries unless very strong signal

5. NY Session (15:30-17:30)
New GO signals valid
Continuation of London positions
Re-entry opportunities on setups
Monitor progress to midpoint

6. Post-Trade Review
Check final probability score
Note which factors contributed most
Review RR achieved vs calculated
Log sweep patterns if applicable

🎓 TRADING SCENARIOS
Scenario 1: Classic PDL Reversal
Price: 21,445 (PDL: 21,450)
Signal: ✅ GO 78% 🔺 LONG at PDL
RR(mid): 2.3 | Stop: LEVEL 21,430
Conf: Hammer ↑
Bias: BULLISH
VIX: 16.2 NORMAL
Session: LONDON

Action: Enter LONG
Stop: 21,430
Target 1: 21,510 (Midpoint)
Target 2: 21,580 (PDH - full range)
Scenario 2: Liquidity Sweep Setup (v4)
Price: 21,448 (PDL: 21,450)
Candle: Low 21,428, Close 21,465
Sweep: 🔥 SWEEP confirmed (66% lower wick)
Signal: ✅ GO 75% 🔺 LONG at PDL
RR(mid): 2.1 | Stop: SWEEP 21,415
Conf: 🔥 SWEEP
Bias: LIGHT BULL
VIX: 18.5 NORMAL
Session: OVERLAP

Action: Enter LONG
Stop: 21,415 (sweep stop with extra buffer)
Target 1: 21,510 (Midpoint)
Note: Sweep provides alternative confirmation
Scenario 3: READY - Waiting for Confirmation
Price: 21,451 (PDL: 21,450)
Signal: 🔵 READY(CONF) 72% 🔺 LONG at PDL
RR(mid): 2.4 ✅
Conf: ❌ waiting
Advice: wacht op reversal candle
Bias: BULLISH
VIX: 15.8 CALM
Session: LONDON

Action: Wait
Monitor: Watch for hammer, engulfing, or sweep
Do NOT: Enter without confirmation
If next candle forms hammer → GO signal
Scenario 4: READY - Poor RR
Price: 21,475 (PDL: 21,450)
Signal: 🔵 READY(RR) 74% 🔺 LONG at PDL
RR(mid): 1.2 ❌ (need 1.5)
Conf: ✅ Hammer ↑
Advice: wacht op betere RR / dichter bij level
Bias: BULLISH
VIX: 17.2 NORMAL
Session: LONDON

Action: Wait
Monitor: Price needs to move closer to PDL (21,450)
Sweet spot: 21,455-21,460 range
Then: RR improves to >1.5 → GO signal
Scenario 5: WAIT - Midpoint Dead Zone
Price: 21,510 (Midpoint: 21,515)
Signal: ⚫ WAIT(MIDPOINT)
Advice: midpoint is target, geen entry
PDH: 21,580 (+70pts)
PDL: 21,450 (-60pts)

Action: Do NOT enter
Rationale: Midpoint is profit-taking zone, not entry
Wait for: Price to reach PDH (short) or PDL (long)
Scenario 6: Session Management - Hold Through
Entry: LONG at PDL 21,450 during London
Current: 15:15 (Pre-NY window)
Price: 21,495
Progress: 62% to midpoint
Momentum: Body/Range 0.45 (strong)
Session Advice: 🏃 HOLD → NY follow-up likely

Action: Hold position
Stop: Trailing at 21,465 (original 21,430)
Target: Still 21,510 (midpoint)
Plan: Let NY session drive to target
Scenario 7: Session Management - Close Pre-NY
Entry: LONG at PDL 21,450 during London
Current: 15:10 (Pre-NY window)
Price: 21,465
Progress: 25% to midpoint
Momentum: Body/Range 0.15 (consolidating)
Session Advice: 🛑 CLOSE pre-NY → liq grab risk

Action: Close position
Profit: +15pts (1R)
Rationale: Low progress + consolidating + pre-NY risk
Result: Book profit, avoid liquidity grab

⚠️ IMPORTANT NOTES
What This Indicator Does:

Calculates probability based on 6 weighted factors
Provides clear GO/READY/WAIT/CONDITIONAL signals
Calculates dual RR targets (midpoint + full range)
Detects liquidity sweeps and uses them for confirmation
Identifies reversal candles at key levels
Tracks US500 levels for confluence context
Monitors VIX regime and spikes
Provides session-based trading windows
Offers hold/close/re-enter advice

What This Indicator Does NOT Do:
Does not execute trades automatically
Does not guarantee profits - probability ≠ certainty
Does not replace risk management - you set position size
Does not predict exact price paths - markets are probabilistic
Does not work in all market conditions - designed for USTEC BOX strategy

Risk Warnings:
Past performance does not guarantee future results
Trade at your own risk - this is an analysis tool, not financial advice
Always use proper position sizing - recommended 0.36% risk per trade
Markets can gap through stops - especially during news events
Probability scores are estimates - based on historical patterns
No indicator is 100% accurate - losses are part of trading

Best Practices:
Wait for GO signals - READY/CONDITIONAL need more development
Respect WAIT zones - midpoint is never an entry
Use stop losses always - displayed stop levels are recommendations
Follow session management - timing matters in USTEC
Monitor VIX spikes - elevated volatility changes dynamics
Check US500 confluence - levels at entry strengthen setups
Respect sweep confirmations - they're alternative reversal signals
Don't force trades - quality over quantity

Recommended Trading Rules:
Risk per trade: 0.36% of capital
Min RR to midpoint: 1.5 (enforced by default)
Max trades per day: 6 (your discipline)
Required confirmation: Reversal candle OR sweep confirmed
Avoid: Midpoint entries, dead zone trading, VIX spike entries
Focus: London/NY sessions, overlap priority


🔧 TROUBLESHOOTING
Q: Why am I getting READY instead of GO?
A: Check the block reason:

READY(RR): Move closer to entry level for better RR
READY(CONF): Wait for hammer/engulfing/sweep confirmation
READY(RR+CONF): Too early - be patient

Q: Why does it say WAIT when I'm at PDL?
A: You're likely within the midpoint dead zone (±50pts of midpoint). This is intentional - midpoint is a target, not an entry.
Q: Sweep detected but not confirmed - why?
A: Sweep needs directional commitment:

Close must be bullish (LONG) or bearish (SHORT)
Close position in range must be >70% or <30%
This filters out noise from wick touches

Q: RR looks wrong - why?
A: Check if you're at/near an entry level. RR is only calculated when:

At entry level (within 50pts) OR
Near entry level (within 100pts) AND
Not at midpoint

Q: US500 levels not showing?
A: Enable "Show US500 Lines" in Display settings. Also check your data source - some brokers have better S5 data than others.
Q: Alerts not firing?
A:Check "Enable Alerts" master switch
Check specific alert toggles (GO, READY, CONDITIONAL, etc.)
Create alert condition in TradingView: Right-click chart → Add Alert → Select condition
Alerts fire once per bar (repaints)

Q: Table too big/small?
A: Adjust "Table Size" in Display settings (Tiny → Huge)
Q: Wrong timezone showing?
A: Change "Timezone" in Sessions settings. Default is Amsterdam - adjust for your location.

📊 DATA WINDOW PLOTS
Available in TradingView Data Window (hover over chart):

Probability %
All 6 factor scores
Progress to Midpoint %
RR to Midpoint (v4)
RR to Full Range (v4)
Stop Price (v4)
Risk in Points (v4)
ATR(14) (v4)
Stop Buffer (v4)
Sweep Detected (v4)
Sweep Confirmed (v4)
Wick Ratios (v4)
US500 price
VIX value

Use these for:
Historical analysis
Backtesting setups
Strategy optimization
Custom alerts

📝 VERSION HISTORY
v4.0 - Phase 1B (Current)

Added liquidity sweep detection
Sweep-aware stop placement
Sweep as alternative confirmation
Enhanced noise filtering (ATR-based + commitment)
Sweep info in table, labels, alerts

v4.0 - Phase 1A
Introduced RR Engine with dual targets
GO Gate system (RR + Confirmation required)
READY state with block reason flags
WAIT state for midpoint dead zone
Dynamic stop buffer (ATR-based)
Micro-advice for READY/WAIT scenarios

v3.0
Weighted probability system (6 factors)
US500 levels as context (not obstacles)
70% long bias integration
Previous day type analysis
Opening drive detection
Session management advice
Live daily bias calculation


📞 SUPPORT & FEEDBACK
Author: © Kiem Online
Indicator: USTEC Trade Assistant v4
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License: Mozilla Public License 2.0

🎯 FINAL THOUGHTS
This indicator is a probability assessment tool, not a magic bullet. It combines:

Technical analysis (levels, candles, sweeps)
Market context (VIX, US500, sessions)
Risk management (RR calculations, dynamic stops)
Trading psychology (READY states, session advice)

Success requires:

Discipline to wait for quality setups
Patience to let winners run
Courage to cut losers quickly
Consistency in following signals

Remember:

The market determines, not the indicator
Quality over quantity always wins
Risk management is non-negotiable
Losses are part of the game

Trade smart. Trade safe. Trade with the flow. 🎯