FloridaMan Market Data

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FloridaMan Market Data Strategy – User Manual
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1. OVERVIEW
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• **Purpose:**
  This strategy uses market data and advanced techniques (leveraging the Trading-IQ/ICT library) to analyze market structure, detect order blocks, fair value gaps, liquidity sweeps, and other significant levels. It is designed for futures and other instruments, incorporating multiple methods for signal generation and risk management.

• **How It Works:**
  The script gathers data on market structure (such as break of structure, market shifts, strong highs/lows) and uses it to draw blocks and levels on the chart. It also calculates levels like fair value gaps (FVGs), displacements, and the “Power Of Three” indicators. In addition, it integrates models like the Unicorn and Silver Bullet strategies, plus liquidity raid concepts. A statistics table and visual labels/boxes are rendered on the chart to help you interpret the market.

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2. STRATEGY SETTINGS & PROPERTIES
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• **Initial Capital, Quantity, Order Processing:**
  – The strategy is configured with an initial capital (e.g., 50,000) and a fixed order quantity (e.g., 5 units).
  – It processes orders on close and recalculates on every tick, ensuring it responds in real time.
  – There are limits set on the number of labels, lines, boxes, and polylines created to ensure script performance.

• **Commission & Slippage:**
  – Commission is defined as a small percentage (0.02%) to simulate trading costs.
  – Slippage is set to a value (such as 2 ticks) to account for execution delays.

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3. INPUTS & CONFIGURATION GROUPS
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A. **Timeframe**
  – **User Timeframe (userTF):**
   An input for the timeframe (in seconds) used by certain calculations. This lets the script work with multiple timeframes.

B. **Display & Mode Settings**
  – **Lite Mode:**
   A toggle (true/false) that, when enabled, minimizes visual clutter by simplifying the displayed elements.
  – **Label Levels:**
   Option for where box labels are placed – for example, "Inside" displays labels within the boxes, "Outside" shows them on the outside, or "None" disables labels.
  – **Table Location & Size:**
   Allows you to choose where on the chart the strategy’s statistics table appears (e.g., Top Right, Middle Center) and what text size it uses.

C. **Market Structure Inputs**
  These settings adjust the visualizations related to market structure:
  – **Show Break of Structure (BOS):**
   Toggle whether to display the break of structure—key price points where the market’s trend may reverse.
  – **Show Market Structure Shift (MSS):**
   Toggle whether to display shifts in market structure.
  – The colors for BOS and MSS can be set to visually distinguish them.

D. **Block & Rejection Levels**
  – **Bullish/Bearish Order Blocks (OB):**
   Inputs control how many order blocks to display for bullish and bearish scenarios, plus the colors used. Order blocks indicate areas where price has shown strong moves.
  – **Bullish/Bearish Breaker Blocks (BB):**
   Set the number and color of breaker blocks, which are similar to order blocks but represent different market conditions.
  – **Bullish/Bearish Rejection Blocks (RB):**
   Number and color settings for rejection blocks that indicate potential rejection zones.

E. **Strong Levels**
  – **Strong Highs/Lows To Show:**
   Inputs to determine how many strong highs or lows are visible. These levels are typically areas where price has reacted strongly.
  – Colors for strong highs and lows can be configured to enhance visual clarity.

F. **Fair Value Gap (FVG) & Displacement Settings**
  – **Only FVGs After Liquidity Sweep:**
   When enabled, this restricts displayed FVGs (price gaps) to those formed after a significant liquidity sweep.
  – **FVG Up/Down and Displacement Counts & Colors:**
   Control how many FVGs or displacement zones are shown and their associated colors.

G. **Previous Bar Levels & Equal Levels**
  – **Previous Bar High/Low Display:**
   Toggles for showing levels based on the previous bar’s high and low.
  – **Equal Levels:**
   Option to display “equal levels” which are similar prices that repeat, offering additional support/resistance insight.

H. **Power Of Three (Po3) & Macros**
  – **Po3 Timeframe(s):**
   Choose one or two timeframes for Po3 levels that help gauge market structure over different periods.
  – **Show Po3 / Macros:**
   Toggles to display these additional visual indicators.

I. **Algorithm Settings**
  These include more advanced settings related to liquidity sweep aggressiveness, and other proprietary model parameters.

J. **Unicorn & Silver Bullet Strategies**
  – **Unicorn Model:**
   Toggles for using the Unicorn strategy for long or short trades.
   Additional settings allow you to choose exit levels (TP and SL) and adjust entry parameters.
  – **Silver Bullet Strategy:**
   Similar toggles and inputs exist for Silver Bullet strategy setups.

K. **Liquidity Raid & OTE (Optimal Trade Entry)**
  – **Liquidity Raid Settings:**
   Includes session time ranges (in New York time), trade toggles for long/short liquidity raids, TP/SL methods for these raids, and optional Fibonacci inputs.
  – **OTE Settings:**
   Controls parameters for retracement-based entries (like retracement levels for TP/SL and tick adjustments).

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4. VISUAL ELEMENTS
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• **Lines and Labels:**
  The strategy draws lines and labels to mark entry prices, stop losses, and take profits. These update dynamically as market conditions change.
• **EMA Cloud and MACD Cloud Fills:**
  An EMA cloud (built from the “Cloud MA Period”) is drawn on the chart to represent the general trend. In addition, color fills (using MACD values) add further context to the strength of the trend.
• **Order Blocks, Breaker Blocks, and Rejection Blocks:**
  Blocks are drawn on the chart based on market structure inputs. Their display (the number of blocks and colors) can be set to help highlight where price may reverse or continue.
• **Statistics Table:**
  A table is rendered (in your chosen location) showing key performance metrics such as total trades, winning/losing trades, and win rate.

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5. HOW TO USE THIS STRATEGY
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1. **Load the Script:**
  Paste the script into the TradingView Pine Editor and add it to your chart.
2. **Configure Settings:**
  Open the strategy’s settings panel. Adjust the inputs under their respective groups:
   • In "Trend Strategy Inputs," set your price source, sensitivity (which affects channel width), ATR details, and EMA cloud appearance.
   • In "TP/SL Settings," choose your exit method and set the multipliers or offsets accordingly.
   • In "Position Management," decide whether you want to allow multiple simultaneous trades.
   • Under the various visual groups (Market Structure, Blocks, Strong Levels, etc.), configure the number of levels to display and their colors.
   • Advanced groups (Liquidity Raid, Unicorn, Silver Bullet, OTE) offer further customization if you want to use these models.
3. **Interpret the Visuals:**
  – **Entry/Exit Lines:** See clear horizontal lines at trade entry, stop loss, and take profit levels.
  – **EMA Cloud & MACD Fill:** These help you visualize the overall trend. A blue cloud suggests bullish strength, while a red cloud implies bearish pressure.
  – **Order Blocks/Rejection Blocks:** These areas mark zones where price has previously reversed or stalled.
4. **Review Trade Statistics:**
  The table displays key performance data. Use this information to refine your settings for better performance.
5. **Backtest & Monitor:**
  Use TradingView’s backtest tools to see how the strategy performed historically. Adjust the settings as needed to match your risk tolerance and trading style.

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SUMMARY
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This strategy combines sophisticated market data analysis with multiple trading models (including traditional market structure, liquidity raids, Unicorn and Silver Bullet models) to provide a comprehensive trading tool. By adjusting the various input settings, you can fine-tune the strategy to suit different instruments, market environments, and risk preferences. All visual elements on the chart—from cloud fills to order blocks and statistical overlays—are designed to help you quickly assess market conditions and the performance of the strategy.

Happy Trading!