Directional Market Efficiency [QuantAlgo]🟢 Overview
The Directional Market Efficiency indicator is an advanced trend analysis tool that measures how efficiently price moves in a given direction relative to the total price movement over a specified period. Unlike traditional momentum oscillators that only measure price change magnitude, this indicator combines efficiency measurement with directional bias to provide a comprehensive view of market behavior ranging from -1 (perfectly efficient downward movement) to +1 (perfectly efficient upward movement).
The indicator transforms the classic Efficiency Ratio concept by incorporating directional bias, creating a normalized oscillator that simultaneously reveals trend strength, direction, and market regime (trending vs. ranging). This dual-purpose functionality helps traders and investors identify high-probability trend continuation opportunities while filtering out choppy, inefficient price movements that often lead to false signals and whipsaws.
🟢 How It Works
The indicator employs a sophisticated two-step calculation process that first measures pure efficiency, then applies directional weighting to create the final signal. The efficiency calculation compares the absolute net price change over a lookback period to the sum of all individual bar-to-bar price movements during that same period. This ratio reveals how much of the total price movement contributed to actual progress in a specific direction.
The directional component applies the mathematical sign of the net price change (positive for upward movement, negative for downward movement) to the efficiency ratio, creating values between -1 and +1. The resulting Directional Efficiency is then smoothed using an Exponential Moving Average to reduce noise while maintaining responsiveness. Additionally, the system incorporates a configurable threshold level that distinguishes between trending markets (high efficiency) and ranging markets (low efficiency), enabling regime-based analysis and strategy adaptation.
🟢 How to Use
1. Signal Interpretation and Market Regime Analysis
Positive Territory (Above Zero): Indicates efficient upward price movement with bullish directional bias and favorable conditions for long positions
Negative Territory (Below Zero): Signals efficient downward price movement with bearish directional bias and favorable conditions for short positions
High Absolute Values (±0.4 to ±1.0): Represent highly efficient trending conditions with strong directional conviction and reduced noise
Low Absolute Values (±0.1 to ±0.3): Suggest ranging or consolidating markets with inefficient price movement and increased whipsaw risk
Zero Line Crosses: Mark critical directional shifts and provide primary entry/exit signals for trend-following strategies
2. Threshold-Based Market Regime Classification
Above Threshold (Trending Markets): When efficiency exceeds the threshold level, markets are classified as trending, favoring momentum strategies
Below Threshold (Ranging Markets): When efficiency falls below the threshold, markets are classified as ranging, favoring mean reversion approaches
3. Preset Configurations for Different Trading Styles
Default
Universally applicable configuration optimized for medium-term analysis across multiple timeframes and asset classes, providing balanced sensitivity and noise filtering.
Scalping
Highly responsive setup for ultra-short-term trades with increased sensitivity to quick efficiency changes. Best suited for 1-15 minute charts and rapid-fire trading approaches.
Swing Trading
Designed for multi-day position holding with enhanced noise filtering and focus on sustained efficiency trends. Optimal for 1-4 hour and daily timeframe analysis.
🟢 Pro Tips for Trading and Investing
→ Trend Continuation Filter: Enter long positions when Directional Efficiency crosses above zero in trending markets (above threshold) and short positions when crossing below zero, ensuring alignment with efficient price movement.
→ Range Trading Optimization: In ranging markets (below threshold), take profits on extreme readings and enter mean reversion trades when efficiency approaches zero from either direction.
→ Multi-Timeframe Confluence: Combine higher timeframe trend direction with lower timeframe efficiency signals for optimal entry timing.
→ Risk Management Enhancement: Reduce position sizes or avoid new entries when efficiency readings are weak (near zero), as these conditions indicate higher probability of choppy, unpredictable price movement.
→ Signal Strength Assessment: Prioritize trades with high absolute efficiency values (±0.4 or higher) as these represent the most reliable directional moves with reduced likelihood of immediate reversal.
→ Regime Transition Trading: Watch for efficiency threshold breaks combined with directional changes as these often mark significant trend initiation or termination points requiring strategic position adjustments.
→ Alert Integration: Utilize the built-in alert system for real time notifications of zero-line crosses, threshold breaks, and regime changes to maintain constant market awareness without continuous chart monitoring.
Educational
Max Drawdown (Asset-Based Lookback)Max Drawdown (Long-Term Trading)
🟦 Majors BTC, ETH, BNB, LTC 180 – 365
Captures full correction cycles and recovery patterns (6–12 months).
🟩 Altcoins SOL, ADA, DOT, LINK, AVAX 90 – 180
Alts move faster than majors; 3–6 months catches most large swings.
🟥 Meme coins DOGE, SHIB, PEPE, FLOKI 60 – 120
Volatile with quick trend reversals; 2–4 months captures parabolic runs + drawdowns.
📅 Chart Timeframe:
Use Daily (1D) timeframe for all these.
For extra macro insight, try Weekly (1W) with 52 bars (≈ 1 year).
Compare multiple assets using the same period to assess relative risk.
If you're building a long-term portfolio, combine this with:
200-day SMA or EMA for trend context.
Sharpe Ratio or Sortino Ratio if you're looking for risk-adjusted return metrics.
8 AM & 9 AM NY Candle HighlighterThis indicator helps me to know when the 9am NY candle has closed above or below the previous candle.
DOGE 15MIN**Warm Reminder:** This strategy is intended solely for exploratory research and experimentation to evaluate the effectiveness of various signals. Drawing inspiration from patterns observed on the DOGE cryptocurrency 15-minute chart, it provides a tailored framework to identify potential trading opportunities. For optimal results, it is currently recommended exclusively for DOGE 15min charts. Remember, trading involves inherent risks, and past performance is not indicative of future results. We are dedicated to ongoing optimizations and refinements to enhance its robustness across broader applications—stay tuned for updates!
#### **A. Long Entry Signals**
These conditions trigger a long position entry, provided the strategy has no existing position (position_size == 0) and is not blocked. Signals can be enabled/disabled via input toggles (e.g., enable_vix).
- **VIX Reversal (vix_long)**: VIX signal shifts from high to low volatility (non-high volatility), with RSI between 30-50.
- **RSI Oversold (rsi_long)**: RSI crosses above 30.
- **CVD Bullish (cvd_long)**: CVD is rising.
- **Price RSI Bullish (prsi_long)**: Price RSI crosses above 30 or a long signal is triggered.
- **RangeEMA Bullish (rema_long)**: Candlestick is above POC, with KAMA trend flipping upward.
- **ZVWAP Oversold (zvwap_long)**: ZVWAP enters the oversold zone.
- **KAMA + Volume Bullish (kama_long)**: KAMA trend flips upward, candlestick is above POC, volume is rising, and the candle is bullish (green).
- **Volume Burst Bullish (vol_burst_long)**: Volume RSI crosses below threshold (default 70), open > close (bearish/red candle), triggered within the last two candles. **Special: Ignores all blocks** (bypasses not_long, Pivot, OI, RSI/ADX extreme filters).
#### **B. Short Entry Signals**
Similar to long entries: requires no existing position and no blocks.
- **RSI Overbought (rsi_short)**: RSI crosses below 70.
- **CVD Bearish (cvd_short)**: CVD is declining.
- **Price RSI Bearish (prsi_short)**: Price RSI crosses below 70 or a short signal is triggered.
- **RangeEMA Bearish (rema_short)**: Candlestick is below POC, with KAMA trend flipping downward.
- **ZVWAP Overbought (zvwap_short)**: ZVWAP enters the overbought zone.
- **KAMA + Volume Bearish (kama_short)**: KAMA trend flips downward, candlestick is below POC, volume is declining, and the candle is bearish (red).
- **Chop Bearish (chop_short)**: Chop crosses below 38.2, with RSI > 50.
- **Volume Burst Bearish (vol_burst_short)**: Volume RSI crosses below threshold (default 70), RSI > 70, and close > open (bullish/green candle), triggered within the last two candles. **Special: Ignores all blocks** (bypasses not_short, Pivot, OI, RSI/ADX extreme filters).
#### **C. Long Entry Blocks/Filters**
These conditions block long entries unless the signal ignores blocks (e.g., Volume Burst).
- **Base Prohibition (not_long)**: Volume is declining, or ADX is bearish (di_bear), or VIX is in high volatility (vix_flag), or RSI < 30.
- **Pivot Filter**: Recent Pivot is in a disadvantaged position.
- **OI Filter**: OI is declining.
- **RSI/ADX Extreme Filter**: RSI > 70 or ADX is bullish (di_bull).
- **Other**: Strategy already has a position (position_size != 0), or extreme volatility (is_extreme, though disabled in code).
#### **D. Short Entry Blocks/Filters**
Similar to long blocks.
- **Base Prohibition (not_short)**: Volume is rising, or (Chop < 38.2 and RSI > 50), or ADX is bullish (di_bull), or RSI > 70.
- **Pivot Filter**: Recent Pivot is in a disadvantaged position.
- **OI Filter**: OI is rising.
- **RSI/ADX Extreme Filter**: RSI < 30 or ADX is bearish (di_bear).
- **Other**: Existing position, or extreme volatility.
#### **E. Long Exit Signals**
Triggers closing of long positions, based on states (e.g., super_long, weak_long, only_kama).
- **KAMA Bearish Flip (exist_long)**: KAMA trend flips downward, or KAMA is downward with a short signal.
- **VIX Signal**: VIX shifts from low to high volatility, with RSI < 50.
- **Reversal Signal**: Short signal present and KAMA is downward.
- **Weak Trend Stop-Loss (weak_stop_long)**: In weak_long state, candlestick near POC, and close crosses below POC.
- **Weak KAMA Stop-Loss (weak_kama_long)**: In weak_long state, candlestick far from POC, and KAMA trend reverses.
- **Global Exit (exist_all)**: Volume RSI crosses below threshold (vol_under), or KAMA exit (kama_exit_long), or weak stop-loss, etc.
- **Special**: If in strong_long_hold (only_kama and KAMA remains bullish), ignore certain exit signals to hold the position.
#### **F. Short Exit Signals**
Similar to long exits.
- **KAMA Bullish Flip (exist_short)**: KAMA trend flips upward, or KAMA is upward with a long signal.
- **Reversal Signal**: Long signal present and KAMA is upward.
- **Weak Trend Stop-Loss (weak_stop_short)**: In weak_short state, candlestick near POC, and close crosses above short_state.current_max.
- **Weak KAMA Stop-Loss (weak_kama_short)**: In weak_short state, candlestick far from POC, and KAMA flips upward.
- **Global Exit (exist_all)**: Same as above.
Expansion Triangle [TradingFinder] MegaPhone Broadening🔵 Introduction
The Expanding Triangle, also known as the Broadening Formation, is one of the key technical analysis patterns that clearly reflects growing market volatility, increasing indecision among participants, and the potential for sharp price explosions.
This pattern is typically defined by a sequence of higher highs and lower lows, forming within two diverging trendlines. Unlike traditional triangles that converge to a breakout point, the expanding triangle pattern becomes wider over time, leaving no precise apex for a breakout to occur.
From a price action perspective, the pattern represents a prolonged tug-of-war between buyers and sellers, where neither side has taken control yet. Each aggressive swing opens the door to new opportunities whether it's a trend reversal, range trading, or a momentum breakout. This dual nature makes the pattern highly versatile across market conditions, from exhausted trend ends to volatile consolidation zones.
The custom-built indicator for this pattern uses a combination of smart algorithms and detailed analysis of swing dynamics to automatically detect expanding triangles and highlight low-risk entry points.
Traders can use this tool to capitalize on high-probability setups from shorting near the upper edge of the structure with confirmation, to trading bearish breakouts during trend continuations, or entering long positions near the lower boundary during bullish reversals. The chart examples included in this article demonstrate these three highly practical trading scenarios in live market conditions.
A major advantage of this indicator lies in its structural filtering engine, which analyzes the behavior of each price leg in the triangle. With four adjustable filter levels from Very Aggressive, which highlights all potential patterns, to Very Defensive, which only triggers when price actually touches the triangle's trendlines the indicator ensures that only structurally sound and verified setups appear on the chart, reducing noise and false signals significantly.
Long Setup :
Short Setup :
🔵 How to Use
The pattern typically forms in conditions of heightened uncertainty and volatility, where price swings generate a series of higher highs and lower lows. The expanding triangle consists of three key legs bounded by diverging trendlines. The indicator intelligently analyzes each leg's direction and angle to determine whether a valid pattern is forming.
At the core of the indicator’s logic is its leg filtering system, which controls the quality of the pattern and filters out weak or noisy setups. Four structural filter modes are available to suit different trading styles and risk preferences. In Very Aggressive mode, filters are disabled, and the indicator detects any pattern purely based on the sequence of swing points.
This mode is ideal for traders who want to see everything and apply their own discretion.
In Aggressive mode, the indicator checks whether each new leg extends no more than twice the length of the previous one. If a leg overshoots excessively, the structure is invalidated.
In Defensive mode, the filter enforces a minimum movement requirement each leg must move at least 2% of the previous one. This prevents the formation of shallow, weak patterns that visually resemble triangles but lack substance.
The strictest setting, Very Defensive, combines all previous filters and additionally requires the price to physically touch the triangle’s trendlines before issuing a signal. This ensures that setups only appear when real market interaction with key structural levels has occurred, not based on assumptions or geometry alone. This mode is ideal for traders seeking maximum precision and minimal risk.
🟣 Bullish Setup
A bullish setup within the Expanding Triangle pattern occurs when price revisits the lower support boundary after a series of broad swings typically near the third leg of the formation. This area often represents a shift in momentum, where sellers begin to lose strength and buyers prepare to take control.
Ideally, the setup is accompanied by a bullish reversal candle (e.g. doji, pin bar, or engulfing) near the lower trendline. If the Very Defensive filter is active, the indicator will only issue a signal if price makes a confirmed touch on the trendline and reacts from that level. This significantly improves signal accuracy and filters out premature entries.
After confirmation, traders may choose to enter a long position on the bullish candle or shortly afterward. A logical stop-loss is placed just below the recent swing low within the pattern. The target can be set at or near the upper trendline, or projected using the full height of the triangle added to the breakout point. On higher timeframes, this reversal often marks the beginning of a strong uptrend.
🟣 Bearish Setup
A bearish setup forms when price climbs toward the upper resistance trendline, usually as the third leg completes. This is where buyers often begin to show exhaustion, and sellers step in with strength providing an ideal low-risk entry point for short positions.
As with the bullish setup, if the Candle Confirmation filter is enabled, the indicator will only show a signal when a bearish reversal candle forms at the point of contact. If Defensive or Very Defensive filters are also active, the setup must meet strict criteria of proportionate leg movement and an actual trendline touch to qualify.
Once confirmed, traders can enter on the reversal candle, placing a stop-loss slightly above the recent high. The target can be set at the lower trendline or calculated based on the triangle's full height, projected downward. This setup is particularly useful at the end of weak bullish trends or in volatile market tops.
🔵 Settings
🟣 Logic Settings
Pivot Period : Defines how many bars are analyzed to identify swing highs and lows. Higher values detect larger, slower structures, while lower values respond to faster patterns. The default value of 13 offers a balanced sensitivity.
Pattern Filter :
Very Aggressive : Detects all patterns based on point sequence with no structural checks.
Aggressive : Ensures each leg is no more than 2x the size of the previous one.
Defensive : Requires each leg to be at least 2% the size of the previous leg.
Very Defensive : The strictest level; only confirms patterns when price touches trendlines.
Candle Confirmation : When enabled, the indicator requires a valid confirmation candle (doji, pin bar, engulfing) at the interaction point with the trendline before issuing a signal. This reduces false entries and improves entry precision.
🟣 Alert Settings
Alert : Enables alerts for SSS.
Message Frequency : Determines the frequency of alerts. Options include 'All' (every function call), 'Once Per Bar' (first call within the bar), and 'Once Per Bar Close' (final script execution of the real-time bar). Default is 'Once per Bar'.
Show Alert Time by Time Zone : Configures the time zone for alert messages. Default is 'UTC'.
🔵 Conclusion
The Expanding Triangle pattern, with its wide structure and volatility-driven nature, represents chaos but also opportunity. For traders who can read its behavior, it provides some of the most powerful setups for reversals, breakouts, and range-based trades. While the pattern may seem messy at first glance, it is built on clear logic and when properly detected, it offers high-probability opportunities.
This indicator doesn’t just draw expanding triangles it intelligently evaluates their structural quality, validates price interaction through candle confirmation, and allows the trader to fine-tune the detection logic through adjustable filter levels. Whether you’re a reversal trader looking for a turning point, or a breakout trader hunting momentum, this tool adapts to your strategy.
In volatile or uncertain markets, where fakeouts and sudden shifts are common, this indicator can become a cornerstone of your trading system helping you turn volatility into structured, high-quality opportunities.
MA Signal IndicatorMA Signal Indicator
The MA Signal Indicator is a customizable designed to identify potential trading opportunities based on price interactions with a Simple Moving Average (SMA). It incorporates risk management features such as stop-loss (SL), take-profit (TP), and breakeven levels, calculated using the Average True Range (ATR). The indicator is visually intuitive, overlaying trade signals, price levels, and colored zones directly on the chart.
Key Features:
1. Moving Average-Based Signals:
• Generates buy (long) signals when the price crosses above a user-defined SMA (default: 55 periods).
• Generates sell (short) signals when the price crosses below the SMA.
• Long and short trades can be independently enabled or disabled via input settings.
2. Risk Management:
• Stop-Loss (SL): Set as a multiple of the ATR (default: 1x ATR) below the entry price for long trades or above for short trades.
• Take-Profit (TP): Set as a multiple of the ATR (default: 5x ATR) above the entry price for long trades or below for short trades.
• Breakeven Level: A trigger level (default: 2x ATR) where traders may choose to move their stop-loss to breakeven, optionally displayed on the chart.
3. Visual Feedback:
• SMA Line: Plotted in orange (default: 55-period SMA) for trend reference.
• Trade Zone: Highlights the area between the stop-loss and take-profit levels with a semi-transparent green (long) or red (short) background.
• Price Lines: Displays entry price (white), stop-loss (red), take-profit (green), and breakeven level (gray, optional) as horizontal lines during active trades.
• Signal Markers: Triangular markers indicate entry points (green triangle up for long, red triangle down for short).
• Exit Markers: Labels show when a trade hits the take-profit (green checkmark) or stop-loss (red cross).
4. Trade Logic:
• Only one trade is active at a time (long or short).
• Trades are exited when either the stop-loss or take-profit is hit, resetting the indicator for the next signal.
• Ensures signals are only triggered when not already in a trade, avoiding duplicate entries.
Inputs:
• MA Period: Length of the SMA (default: 55).
• ATR Period: Period for ATR calculation (default: 5).
• SL Multiplier: ATR multiplier for stop-loss (default: 1.0).
• TP Multiplier: ATR multiplier for take-profit (default: 5.0).
• Move to Breakeven After: ATR multiplier for breakeven trigger (default: 2.0).
• Show Break Even Line: Option to display the breakeven level (default: true).
• Allow Long Trades: Enable/disable long signals (default: true).
• Allow Short Trades: Enable/disable short signals (default: true).
Use Case:
This indicator is ideal for trend-following traders who want a clear, visual system for entering and exiting trades based on SMA crossovers, with predefined risk and reward levels. It suits both manual and automated trading strategies, providing flexibility to adjust parameters for different markets or timeframes.
Notes:
• The indicator is overlaid on the price chart for easy integration with other analysis tools.
• Users should test and adjust parameters (e.g., MA length, ATR multipliers) to suit their trading style and market conditions.
• The breakeven line is a visual guide; manual adjustment of stops is required as the indicator does not automatically modify trade positions.
This indicator provides a robust framework for disciplined trading with clear entry, exit, and risk management visuals.
Liquidity Swings [Nix]Liquidity Swings Indicator!
It marks recent swing highs and lows on the chart using lines and labels.
Another great feature is that it tracks whether those swing levels are SWEPT (price crosses them again) and either:
Removes swept levels, or
Fades them to indicate they’ve been taken.
You can customize:
Number of swings shown.
Colors, styles, and visibility of lines/labels.
Whether to show highs, lows, or both.
Useful for liquidity analysis.
Usually when these special swings are swept, you can consider moving stops to BE. This is because there should be enough stop losses at the swing points to liquidate others and give more fuel to your trade direction!
CQ_MTF Target Price Lines [BITCOIN HOY]Comprehensive Indicator Script Overview
Intraday, Four Hour, Daily, and Weekly Price Target Lines—A Versatile Tool for Traders
Welcome to a powerful and flexible indicator script designed to enhance your trading experience across multiple timeframes. This script empowers users to interactively set, visualize, and manage price targets, entries, and objectives for both short-term and long-term trading strategies. Whether you are a day trader seeking to mark crucial intraday levels or a long-term investor planning strategic entries, this tool offers an all-encompassing solution.
Key Features
• Multi-Time Frame Price Target Lines: Effortlessly input and display calculated price targets for Intraday, Four Hour, Daily, and Weekly periods, ensuring you always have a clear view of the market objectives at every scale.
• X-Axis Price Control: Set precise x-axis price points for each timeframe, granting you granular control over how and where your target lines appear on the chart.
• Weekly Price Objectives: Enter your calculated price objectives for the current week to remain aligned with your trading plan and adapt to evolving market conditions.
• Long-Term Investment Entry Events: Document and display significant entry events for long-term investments, helping you maintain a strategic perspective while navigating short-term fluctuations.
• Long-Term Price Objectives: Input and track price objectives for your long-term trades, supporting your investment decisions with clearly visualized milestones.
• Customizable Labels and Lines: Each price target is accompanied by clearly labeled lines, making it easy to distinguish between timeframes and targets at a glance.
Optional Price Gauge for Intraday Dynamics
For users who wish to monitor real-time market sentiment, the script includes an optional price gauge. This dynamic feature tracks intraday price movement, providing visual cues to quickly assess whether the prevailing tendency is bullish or bearish. The intuitive gauge aids in confirming your intraday strategies or alerting you to potential reversals.
User Experience and Customization
• Interactive Inputs: All key parameters—price targets, x-axis prices, entry events, and objectives—are entered manually by the user. This approach ensures the script adapts to your personal analysis and trading methodology.
• Easy Visualization: The clear display of lines, labels, and the optional gauge streamlines your chart, making it easier to make informed decisions at a glance.
• Flexible Application: Whether you’re trading short-term swings or building positions for the long haul, the indicator integrates seamlessly into your workflow.
How to Use
• Input your calculated price targets for each timeframe (Intraday, Four Hour, Daily, and Weekly).
• Specify the exact x-axis price points where you’d like the lines to appear for each timeframe.
• For the current week, enter your weekly price objectives for quick reference and planning.
• If you’re a long-term investor, document your key entry events and set long-term price objectives to track their progression.
• To monitor current market momentum, activate the price gauge and follow the visual cues for bullish or bearish trends.
Benefits
• Comprehensive Market Overview: Simultaneously track multiple timeframes and objectives, keeping all critical information at your fingertips.
• Improved Decision Making: Visual clarity and strategic labeling support faster, more confident trading decisions.
• Customizable and Adaptable: Tailor the script to your unique trading style and analytical approach.
Enjoy using the indicator, and happy trading! Let this versatile tool be your companion in navigating the ever-changing tides of the market.
M2 Global G13 Liquidity (Custom & Shift, US DXY Adj.)🌎 M2 Global G13 Liquidity index (Custom & Shift, US DXY Adj.)
💡 Indicator Overview
The M2 Global G13 Liquidity indicator combines the M2 liquidity of 13 major countries, allowing users to selectively include or exclude each country to visualize global capital flows and potential investment liquidity at a glance.
Each country's M2 data is converted to USD using real-time exchange rates, and the US M2 is further adjusted using the Dollar Index (DXY) to reflect the impact of dollar strength or weakness on US liquidity.
✅ What is M2?
M2 is a broad measure of money supply that includes cash, demand deposits, savings deposits, and certain financial products.
It represents a country's overall liquidity and capital supply and is often interpreted as "dry powder" ready to be deployed into various assets such as equities, real estate, and bonds.
Therefore, M2 serves as a crucial benchmark for assessing a country's potential investment capacity that can flow into markets at any time.
💰 Exchange Rate & Dollar Index Adjustment
- All country M2 data is converted from local currencies to USD.
- The US M2 is further adjusted using the Dollar Index (DXY) to better reflect its real global power:
- DXY > 100 → Liquidity contraction (strong dollar effect)
- DXY < 100 → Liquidity expansion (weak dollar effect)
🗺️ Country Selection Options
- Default selection: United States
- Major selections: China, Eurozone, Japan, United Kingdom (core G5 economies)
- Additional selections: Switzerland, Canada, India, Russia, Brazil, South Korea, Mexico, South Africa
- Users can freely add or remove countries to customize the indicator to match their analytical needs.
📈 Example Use Cases
- Monitor global capital flows: Track worldwide liquidity trends and detect potential market risk signals.
- Analyze exchange rate and monetary policy trends: Compare dollar strength with major central bank policies.
- Benchmark against equity indices: Evaluate correlations with MSCI World, KOSPI, NASDAQ, etc.
- Valuation analysis: Compare overall liquidity levels to equity index prices or market capitalization to assess relative valuation and identify potential overvaluation or undervaluation.
- Crisis response strategy: Identify liquidity contraction during global credit crises or deleveraging phases.
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🌎 M2 글로벌 G13 유동성 지수 (Custom & Shift, US DXY Adj.)
💡 지표 소개
M2 Global G13 Liquidity 지표는 세계 13개 주요국의 M2 유동성을 선택적으로 결합하여, 글로벌 자금 흐름과 잠재 투자 자금을 한눈에 시각화할 수 있도록 설계된 종합 유동성 지표입니다.
국가별 M2 데이터를 환율과 결합해 달러 기준으로 표준화하며, 특히 미국 M2는 달러지수(DXY)로 보정하여 달러 강약에 따른 파급력을 반영합니다.
✅ M2란?
M2는 광의 통화지표로, 현금 + 요구불 예금 + 저축성 예금 + 일부 금융상품을 포함합니다.
이는 한 국가의 유동성 수준과 자금 공급 상태를 나타내는 핵심 거시경제 지표이며, **주식·부동산·채권 등 다양한 자산에 투자될 준비가 된 '대기자금'**으로도 해석됩니다.
따라서 M2는 투자시장으로 언제든지 흘러들어갈 수 있는 잠재적 투자 역량을 평가할 때 중요한 기준입니다.
💰 환율 및 달러지수 보정
- 모든 국가 M2는 자국 통화에서 **달러(USD)**로 환산됩니다.
- 특히 미국 M2는 달러 가치의 글로벌 실질 파워를 평가하기 위해 DXY 보정을 적용합니다.
- DXY > 100 → 유동성 축소 (강달러 효과)
- DXY < 100 → 유동성 확대 (약달러 효과)
🗺️ 국가별 선택 옵션
- 기본 선택: 미국
- 주요 선택: 중국, 유로존, 일본, 영국 (주요 G5)
- 추가 선택: 스위스, 캐나다, 인도, 러시아, 브라질, 한국, 멕시코, 남아공
- 사용자는 각 국가를 자유롭게 더하거나 빼면서 커스터마이즈할 수 있습니다.
📈 활용 예시
- 글로벌 자금 흐름 모니터링: 전세계 유동성 추세 및 시장 리스크 신호 분석
- 환율/금리 정책 분석: 달러 강약과 주요국 정책 변화 비교
- 주가지수 벤치마크 비교: MSCI World, 코스피, 나스닥 등과 상관관계 확인
- 밸류에이션 분석: 전체 유동성 수준을 주가지수나 시가총액과 비교하여, 시장의 상대적 고평가·저평가 여부를 평가
- 위기 대응 전략: 글로벌 신용위기·자금 긴축 국면 대비
Economy RadarEconomy Radar — Key US Macro Indicators Visualized
A handy tool for traders and investors to monitor major US economic data in one chart.
Includes:
Inflation: CPI, PCE, yearly %, expectations
Monetary policy: Fed funds rate, M2 money supply
Labor market: Unemployment, jobless claims, consumer sentiment
Economy & markets: GDP, 10Y yield, US Dollar Index (DXY)
Options:
Toggle indicators on/off
Customizable colors
Tooltips explain each metric (in Russian & English)
Perfect for spotting economic cycles and supporting trading decisions.
Add to your chart and get a clear macro picture instantly!
Checklist Dashboard Table# Checklist Dashboard Table – ICT/SMC Trading Helper
Overview
The “Checklist Dashboard Table” is a TradingView indicator designed to help traders structure, organize, and validate their market analyses following the ICT/SMC (Inner Circle Trader / Smart Money Concepts) methodology. It provides a visual and interactive checklist directly on your chart, ensuring you never miss a crucial step in your decision-making process.
Key Features
- Visual Checklist : All your trading criteria are displayed as color-coded checkboxes (green for validated, red for not validated), making your analysis process both clear and efficient.
- Clear Separation Between Analysis and Confirmations :
- Analysis : Reminders for your routine, such as timeframe selection (M3 to H4), trend analysis via RSI, and identification of key zones (Midnight Open, SSL/BSL, Asian High/Low).
- Confirmations : Six customizable criteria to check off as you validate your setup (clear trend, OB + FVG, OTE zone, Premium/Discount, R/R > 1:2, CBDR/Midnight).
- Personal Notes Section : Keep your trade entries, observations, or comments in a dedicated field in the indicator’s settings. Your notes are displayed right in the checklist for quick reference and journaling.
- Elegant and Compact Display : The table is styled for readability and can be positioned anywhere on your chart.
- Quick Customization : Instantly update any criterion or your personal notes via the script settings.
How to Use
1. Add the indicator to your chart.
2. Review the “Analysis” section as your pre-trade routine reminder.
3. Check off the “Confirmations” criteria as you validate your entry strategy.
4. Write your trade notes or comments in the provided notes section.
5. Use the checklist to reinforce discipline and repeatability in your trading.
Why Use This Checklist?
- Prevents you from skipping important steps in your analysis.
- Reinforces trading discipline and consistency.
- Allows you to document and review your trade decisions for ongoing improvement.
Who Is It For?
Perfect for ICT/SMC traders, but also valuable for anyone looking to organize and systematize their trading process.
Happy trading!
NY HIGH LOW BREAKNY HIGH LOW BREAK: A New York Session Breakout Strategy
The "NY HIGH LOW BREAK" indicator is a powerful TradingView script designed to identify and capitalize on breakout opportunities during the New York trading session. This strategy focuses on the initial price action of the New York market open, looking for clear breaches of the high or low established within the first 30 minutes. It's particularly suited for intraday traders who seek to capture momentum-driven moves.
Strategy Logic
The core of the "NY HIGH LOW BREAK" strategy revolves around these key components:
New York Session Opening Range Identification:
The script first identifies the opening range of the New York session. This is defined by the high and low prices established during the first 30 minutes of the New York trading session (from 7:01 AM GMT-4 to 7:31 AM GMT-4).
These crucial levels are then extended forward on the chart as horizontal lines, serving as potential support and resistance zones.
Breakout Signal Generation:
Long Signal: A buy signal is generated when the price breaks above the high of the New York opening range. Specifically, it looks for a candle whose open and close are both above the highLinePrice, and importantly, the previous candle's open was below and close was above the highLinePrice. This indicates a strong upward momentum confirming the breakout.
Short Signal: Conversely, a sell signal is generated when the price breaks below the low of the New York opening range. It looks for a candle whose open and close are both below the lowLinePrice, and the previous candle's open was above and close was below the lowLinePrice. This suggests strong downward momentum confirming the breakdown.
Supertrend Filter (Implicit/Future Enhancement):
While the supertrend and direction variables are present in the code, they are not actively used in the current signal generation logic. This suggests a potential future enhancement where the Supertrend indicator could be incorporated as a trend filter to confirm breakout directions, adding an extra layer of confluence to the signals. For example, only taking long breakouts when Supertrend indicates an uptrend, and short breakouts when Supertrend indicates a downtrend.
Second Candle Confirmation (Possible Future Enhancement):
The close_sec_candle function and openSEC, closeSEC variables indicate an attempt to capture the open and close of a "second candle" (30 minutes after the initial New York open). Currently, closeSEC is used in a specific condition for signal_way but not directly in the primary longSignal or shortSignal logic. This also suggests a potential future refinement where the price action of this second candle could be used for further confirmation or specific entry criteria.
Time-Based Filtering:
Signals are only considered valid within a specific trading window from 8:00 AM GMT-4 to 8:00 AM GMT-4 + 16 * 30 minutes (which is 480 minutes, or 8 hours) on 1-minute and 5-minute timeframes. This ensures that trades are taken during the most active and volatile periods of the New York session, avoiding late-session chop.
The script also highlights the New York session and lunch hours using background colors, providing visual context to the trading day.
Key Features
Automated New York Open Range Detection: The script automatically identifies and plots the high and low of the first 30 minutes of the New York trading session.
Clear Breakout Signals: Visually distinct "BUY" and "SELL" labels appear on the chart when a breakout occurs, making it easy to spot trading opportunities.
Timeframe Adaptability: While optimized for 1-minute and 5-minute timeframes for signal generation, the opening range lines can be displayed on various timeframes.
Customizable Risk-to-Reward (RR): The rr input allows users to define their preferred risk-to-reward ratio for potential trades, although it's not directly implemented in the current signal or trade management logic. This could be used by traders for manual trade management.
Visual Session and Lunch Highlights: The script colors the background to clearly delineate the New York trading session and the lunch break, helping traders understand the market context.
How to Use
Apply the Indicator: Add the "NY HIGH LOW BREAK" indicator to your chart on TradingView.
Select a Relevant Timeframe: For optimal signal generation, use 1-minute or 5-minute timeframes.
Observe the Opening Range: The green and red lines represent the high and low of the first 30 minutes of the New York session.
Look for Breakouts: Wait for price to decisively break above the green line (for a buy) or below the red line (for a sell).
Confirm Signals: The "BUY" or "SELL" labels will appear on the chart when the breakout conditions are met within the active trading window.
Implement Your Risk Management: Use your preferred risk management techniques, including stop-loss and take-profit levels, in conjunction with the signals generated. The rr input can guide your manual risk-to-reward calculations.
Potential Enhancements & Considerations
Supertrend Confirmation: Integrating the supertrend variable to filter signals would significantly enhance the strategy's robustness by aligning trades with the prevailing trend.
Stop-Loss and Take-Profit Automation: The rr input currently serves as a manual guide. Future versions could integrate automated stop-loss and take-profit placement based on this ratio, potentially using ATR for dynamic sizing.
Volume Confirmation: Adding a volume filter to confirm breakouts would ensure that only high-conviction moves are traded.
Backtesting and Optimization: Thorough backtesting across various assets and market conditions is crucial to determine the optimal settings and profitability of this strategy.
Session Times: The current session times are hardcoded. Making these user-definable inputs would allow for greater flexibility across different time zones and trading preferences.
The "NY HIGH LOW BREAK" is a straightforward yet effective strategy for capturing initial New York session momentum. By focusing on clear breakout levels, it aims to provide timely and actionable trading signals for intraday traders.
Sweep Swing Screener [TradingFinder]🔵 Introduction
Understanding how liquidity forms and how price reacts around key structural levels is essential for identifying precise, low-risk entry points. The Sweep Swing Screener is a specialized tool developed to continuously monitor market activity and detect liquidity sweeps, reaction zones, and valid confirmation candles across various trading instruments and timeframes.
This tool can be applied both to scan multiple symbols at once and to analyze all timeframes of a specific asset for potential reversal points. It begins by identifying a clear swing point, whether a swing high or a swing low, and then outlines a reaction zone between that level and either the highest or lowest value of the swing candle's open or close.
If the price revisits this zone, performs a liquidity grab, and prints an indecision candle like a doji or a narrow-bodied bar that closes within the zone, this may indicate a rejection of the level and the failure of a breakout attempt. At that moment, depending on the context, the screener may identify a bullish or bearish reversal and generate a corresponding Long or Short signal.
By emphasizing accurate entry timing, alignment with institutional order flow, and avoidance of common traps, this approach highlights market areas where liquidity engineering, reversal probability, and price inefficiency come together. As a result, the Sweep Swing Screener becomes a valuable part of any trader’s toolkit, particularly for those who rely on price action and liquidity logic to drive their decisions. It allows traders to focus on clean, actionable setups without getting lost in noise or misleading breakouts.
🔵 How to Use
The Sweep Swing Screener is designed to track market structure in real time and alert users when conditions for a potential reversal are present. Its methodology combines liquidity behavior with swing analysis and candle confirmation, all within predefined reaction zones.
To better understand this logic, consider a basic market flow where a swing high or low forms, followed by a return to that level. If the price sweeps the previous extreme and forms a confirming candle within the reaction zone, a signal is issued.
🟣 Long Signal
To identify a long setup, the screener looks for a valid swing low, often a level below which sell-side liquidity is likely to be clustered. Once found, it defines a reaction zone from the swing low to the lowest point between the candle’s open and close.
If the price returns to this area and creates a lower wick that extends beneath the swing low, the tool checks whether the price manages to close back inside the range, rejecting the breakdown. This indicates absorption of selling pressure and failure to sustain the move lower.
The screener then waits for a confirmation candle to appear. Typically, this is a doji or other small-bodied candle that closes inside the zone. If these conditions are met, the screener records a Long signal for that asset and, if enabled, sends a notification to alert the user.
🟣 Short Signal
For bearish setups, the screener begins by identifying a valid swing high, which usually marks a level where buy-side liquidity is concentrated. It then creates a reaction zone from the swing high to the highest point between the candle’s open and close.
When price returns to this level, sweeps above the swing high, and then fails to close higher, it may signal the presence of a bull trap and early exhaustion in the upward move.
A confirmation candle, usually a doji or a rejection bar that closes back within the zone, is then required. Once that occurs, the screener marks the asset with a Short signal and optionally sends a real-time alert to the user.
This type of setup helps highlight potential institutional sell zones, offering insight into where price is likely to reverse following a liquidity event.
🔵 Settings
🟣 Logical settings
Swing period : You can set the swing detection period.
Max Swing Back Method : It is in two modes "All" and "Custom". If it is in "All" mode, it will check all swings, and if it is in "Custom" mode, it will check the swings to the extent you determine.
Max Swing Back : You can set the number of swings that will go back for checking.
Maximum Distance Between Swing and Signal : The maximum number of candles allowed between the swing point and the potential signal. The default value is 50, ensuring that only recent and relevant price reactions are considered valid.
🟣 Display Settings
Table Size : Lets you adjust the table’s visual size with options such as: auto, tiny, small, normal, large, huge.
Table Position : Sets the screen location of the table. Choose from 9 possible positions, combining vertical (top, middle, bottom) and horizontal (left, center, right) alignments.
🟣 Symbol Settings
Each of the 10 symbol slots comes with a full set of customizable parameters :
Symbol : Define or select the asset (e.g., XAUUSD, BTCUSD, EURUSD, etc.).
Timeframe : Set your desired timeframe for each symbol (e.g., 15, 60, 240, 1D).
🟣 Alert Settings
Alert : Enables alerts for SSS.
Message Frequency : Determines the frequency of alerts. Options include 'All' (every function call), 'Once Per Bar' (first call within the bar), and 'Once Per Bar Close' (final script execution of the real-time bar). Default is 'Once per Bar'.
Show Alert Time by Time Zone : Configures the time zone for alert messages. Default is 'UTC'.
🔵 Conclusion
The Sweep Swing Screener provides a systematic method for identifying potential reversal zones by combining price structure, liquidity behavior, and candle-based confirmation. In markets that are often noisy and full of failed breakouts, focusing on these three elements helps clarify directional bias and supports more confident decision-making.
With the ability to scan multiple symbols and timeframes efficiently, this tool allows traders to stay focused on high-quality setups without the need to manually sift through dozens of charts. The inclusion of optional alerts further enhances its utility by offering timely updates when criteria are met.
By moving away from reactive strategies and toward structural anticipation, this screener supports traders who align their methods with institutional logic and the mechanics of smart money.
Profitable Loser Model [MMT]Profitable Loser Model
Overview
The Profitable Loser Model is a powerful PineScript v6 indicator designed to enhance your trading by visualizing key price levels, session open zones, Fibonacci retracements, and premium/discount zones. This overlay indicator provides traders with a customizable toolkit to analyze market structure across any timeframe, making it ideal for intraday and swing trading strategies.
Features
Open Zone Visualization
- Plots a box based on the open and close of the first candle in a user-defined timeframe (default: 5-minute).
- Customizable box color, projection offset, and label size (Tiny, Small, Normal, Large).
- Displays a timeframe label (e.g., "5m Open Zone") for quick reference, toggleable on/off.
Session Open Lines
- Optionally draws horizontal lines at key session opens (8:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 1:30 PM, Midnight, New York time).
- Customize line color, style (Solid, Dashed, Dotted), width, and label size for each session.
- Perfect for identifying critical intraday price levels.
Premium and Discount Zones
- Highlights premium (above midpoint) and discount (below midpoint) zones based on session high/low.
- Toggleable with customizable colors and projection offsets.
- Helps traders spot overbought/oversold areas for potential mean-reversion trades.
Fibonacci Retracement Levels
- Plots user-defined Fibonacci levels (default: 0.23, 0.35, 0.5, 0.62, 0.705, 0.79, 0.886, 1, 1.1).
- Customizable line style, width, color, and labels (showing percentage and/or price).
- Dynamically adjusts based on price movement relative to the open zone.
Take Profit (TP) and Stop Loss (SL) Levels
- Highlights TP (default: 0.23) and SL (default: 1.1) Fibonacci levels with distinct colors.
- Fully customizable to align with your risk-reward strategy.
How It Works
- Session Detection : Resets daily (or per user-defined timeframe) to capture the first candle's open, high, low, and close.
- Open Zone : Draws a box between the open and close, extended forward by the projection offset.
- Session Lines : Plots lines at specified session opens with customizable styles and labels.
- Fibonacci Retracement : Adjusts levels dynamically based on session high/low and price action.
- Premium/Discount Zones : Calculated from the session range midpoint, updated in real-time.
Settings
- Open Zone :
- Timeframe (default: 5m), Calculate Timeframe (default: Daily).
- Toggle label, adjust size, box color, and projection offset.
- Session Open Lines :
- Enable/disable lines for 8:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 1:30 PM, Midnight.
- Customize color, style, width, label size, and vertical offset.
- Premium/Discount Zones :
- Toggle visibility, set colors, and adjust projection offset.
- Fibonacci Retracement :
- Toggle visibility, set custom levels, line style, width, color, and label options.
- Adjust projection offset.
- TP/SL :
- Set TP/SL Fibonacci levels and colors.
Use Cases
- Intraday Trading : Use session open lines and open zones to trade key market hours.
- Swing Trading : Leverage Fibonacci levels for potential reversal or continuation zones.
- Risk Management : Set precise TP/SL levels based on Fibonacci retracements.
- Market Structure : Identify overbought/oversold zones with premium/discount areas.
Notes
- Optimized with `dynamic_requests = true` for efficient real-time data handling.
- Visual elements (boxes, lines, labels) are cleaned up at the start of each new session.
- Session lines use New York time (`America/New_York`) for alignment with major markets.
Anchored VWAPs: YTD, MTD, WTD, 2D, DailyTitle
Anchored VWAPs: YTD, MTD, WTD, 2D, Daily
Short Description
Multi-timeframe anchored VWAP indicator displaying Year-to-Date, Month-to-Date, Week-to-Date, 2-Day, and Daily VWAPs that only plot from their respective anchor points.
Full Description
Overview
This indicator provides five different anchored Volume Weighted Average Price (VWAP) calculations for multiple timeframes, designed to behave exactly like TradingView's native Anchored VWAP drawing tool. Each VWAP only plots from its respective anchor point forward, with no historical plotting on previous periods.
Features
Year-to-Date (YTD) AVWAP: Anchored from January 1st of the current year
Month-to-Date (MTD) AVWAP: Anchored from the 1st day of the current month
Week-to-Date (WTD) AVWAP: Anchored from the first day of the current week
2-Day AVWAP: Covers the last 2 business days (excludes weekends)
Daily AVWAP: Anchored from the start of the current trading day
Key Benefits
✅ True Anchoring: Each VWAP only appears from its anchor point - no historical plotting
✅ Current Period Focus: Shows only active/current periods, not historical ones
✅ Business Day Logic: 2-Day AVWAP intelligently handles weekends
✅ Customizable: Toggle each VWAP on/off and customize colors
✅ Visual Anchors: Optional markers show where each period begins
Settings
Display Controls: Individual toggles for each AVWAP
Color Customization: Separate color settings for each line
Line Width: Adjustable line thickness (1-5)
Anchor Markers: Small triangles mark the start of each period
Use Cases
Intraday Trading: Use Daily and 2-Day AVWAPs for short-term support/resistance
Swing Trading: MTD and WTD for medium-term trend analysis
Position Trading: YTD for long-term trend assessment
Multi-Timeframe Analysis: Compare price action across different time horizons
How It Works
The indicator uses timenow to determine the current date and only calculates VWAPs for the active periods. Each VWAP resets at its respective anchor point and accumulates volume-weighted price data from that point forward.
Technical Notes
Uses HLC3 (typical price) for VWAP calculations
Business day logic for 2-Day AVWAP (Monday-Friday only)
Automatic period detection without manual date input
Optimized for real-time trading with current period focus
Best Practices
Use on liquid instruments with significant volume for accurate VWAP calculations
Combine with other technical analysis tools for confirmation
Monitor how price interacts with different timeframe VWAPs for trading opportunities
Tags: VWAP, Anchored VWAP, Volume Analysis, Multi-Timeframe, Support Resistance, Intraday Trading
Category: Volume
This indicator is perfect for traders who want clean, professional anchored VWAPs without the clutter of historical periods, providing clear insight into current market structure across multiple timeframes.
National Financial Conditions Index (NFCI)This is one of the most important macro indicators in my trading arsenal due to its reliability across different market regimes. I'm excited to share this with the TradingView community because this Federal Reserve data is not only completely free but extraordinarily useful for portfolio management and risk assessment.
**Important Disclaimers**: Be aware that some NFCI components are updated only monthly but carry significant weighting in the composite index. Additionally, the Fed occasionally revises historical NFCI data, so historical backtests should be interpreted with some caution. Nevertheless, this remains a crucial leading indicator for financial stress conditions.
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## What is the National Financial Conditions Index?
The National Financial Conditions Index (NFCI) is a comprehensive measure of financial stress and liquidity conditions developed by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. This indicator synthesizes over 100 financial market variables into a single, interpretable metric that captures the overall state of financial conditions in the United States (Brave & Butters, 2011).
**Key Principle**: When the NFCI is positive, financial conditions are tighter than average; when negative, conditions are looser than average. Values above +1.0 historically coincide with financial crises, while values below -1.0 often signal bubble-like conditions.
## Scientific Foundation & Research
The NFCI methodology is grounded in extensive academic research:
### Core Research Foundation
- **Brave, S., & Butters, R. A. (2011)**. "Monitoring financial stability: A financial conditions index approach." *Economic Perspectives*, 35(1), 22-43.
- **Hatzius, J., Hooper, P., Mishkin, F. S., Schoenholtz, K. L., & Watson, M. W. (2010)**. "Financial conditions indexes: A fresh look after the financial crisis." *US Monetary Policy Forum Report*, No. 23.
- **Kliesen, K. L., Owyang, M. T., & Vermann, E. K. (2012)**. "Disentangling diverse measures: A survey of financial stress indexes." *Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis Review*, 94(5), 369-397.
### Methodological Validation
The NFCI employs Principal Component Analysis (PCA) to extract common factors from financial market data, following the methodology established by **English, W. B., Tsatsaronis, K., & Zoli, E. (2005)** in "Assessing the predictive power of measures of financial conditions for macroeconomic variables." The index has been validated through extensive academic research (Koop & Korobilis, 2014).
## NFCI Components Explained
This indicator provides access to all five official NFCI variants:
### 1. **Main NFCI**
The primary composite index incorporating all financial market sectors. This serves as the main signal for portfolio allocation decisions.
### 2. **Adjusted NFCI (ANFCI)**
Removes the influence of credit market disruptions to focus on non-credit financial stress. Particularly useful during banking crises when credit markets may be impaired but other financial conditions remain stable.
### 3. **Credit Sub-Index**
Isolates credit market conditions including corporate bond spreads, commercial paper rates, and bank lending standards. Important for assessing corporate financing stress.
### 4. **Leverage Sub-Index**
Measures systemic leverage through margin requirements, dealer financing, and institutional leverage metrics. Useful for identifying leverage-driven market stress.
### 5. **Risk Sub-Index**
Captures market-based risk measures including volatility, correlation, and tail risk indicators. Provides indication of risk appetite shifts.
## Practical Trading Applications
### Portfolio Allocation Framework
Based on the academic research, the NFCI can be used for portfolio positioning:
**Risk-On Positioning (NFCI declining):**
- Consider increasing equity exposure
- Reduce defensive positions
- Evaluate growth-oriented sectors
**Risk-Off Positioning (NFCI rising):**
- Consider reducing equity exposure
- Increase defensive positioning
- Favor large-cap, dividend-paying stocks
### Academic Validation
According to **Oet, M. V., Eiben, R., Bianco, T., Gramlich, D., & Ong, S. J. (2011)** in "The financial stress index: Identification of systemic risk conditions," financial conditions indices like the NFCI provide early warning capabilities for systemic risk conditions.
**Illing, M., & Liu, Y. (2006)** demonstrated in "Measuring financial stress in a developed country: An application to Canada" that composite financial stress measures can be useful for predicting economic downturns.
## Advanced Features of This Implementation
### Dynamic Background Coloring
- **Green backgrounds**: Risk-On conditions - potentially favorable for equity investment
- **Red backgrounds**: Risk-Off conditions - time for defensive positioning
- **Intensity varies**: Based on deviation from trend for nuanced risk assessment
### Professional Dashboard
Real-time analytics table showing:
- Current NFCI level and interpretation (TIGHT/LOOSE/NEUTRAL)
- Individual sub-index readings
- Change analysis
- Portfolio guidance (Risk On/Risk Off)
### Alert System
Professional-grade alerts for:
- Risk regime changes
- Extreme stress conditions (NFCI > 1.0)
- Bubble risk warnings (NFCI < -1.0)
- Major trend reversals
## Optimal Usage Guidelines
### Best Timeframes
- **Daily charts**: Recommended for intermediate-term positioning
- **Weekly charts**: Suitable for longer-term portfolio allocation
- **Intraday**: Less effective due to weekly update frequency
### Complementary Indicators
For enhanced analysis, combine NFCI signals with:
- **VIX levels**: Confirm stress readings
- **Credit spreads**: Validate credit sub-index signals
- **Moving averages**: Determine overall market trend context
- **Economic surprise indices**: Gauge fundamental backdrop
### Position Sizing Considerations
- **Extreme readings** (|NFCI| > 1.0): Consider higher conviction positioning
- **Moderate readings** (|NFCI| 0.3-1.0): Standard position sizing
- **Neutral readings** (|NFCI| < 0.3): Consider reduced conviction
## Important Limitations & Considerations
### Data Frequency Issues
**Critical Warning**: While the main NFCI updates weekly (typically Wednesdays), some underlying components update monthly. Corporate bond indices and commercial paper rates, which carry significant weight, may cause delayed reactions to current market conditions.
**Component Update Schedule:**
- **Weekly Updates**: Main NFCI composite, most equity volatility measures
- **Monthly Updates**: Corporate bond spreads, commercial paper rates
- **Quarterly Updates**: Banking sector surveys
- **Impact**: Significant portion of index weight may lag current conditions
### Historical Revisions
The Federal Reserve occasionally revises NFCI historical data as new information becomes available or methodologies are refined. This means backtesting results should be interpreted cautiously, and the indicator works best for forward-looking analysis rather than precise historical replication.
### Market Regime Dependency
The NFCI effectiveness may vary across different market regimes. During extended sideways markets or regime transitions, signals may be less reliable. Consider combining with trend-following indicators for optimal results.
**Bottom Line**: Use NFCI for medium-term portfolio positioning guidance. Trust the directional signals while remaining aware of data revision risks and update frequency limitations. This indicator is particularly valuable during periods of financial stress when reliable guidance is most needed.
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**Data Source**: Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
**Update Frequency**: Weekly (typically Wednesdays)
**Historical Coverage**: 1973-present
**Cost**: Free (public Fed data)
*This indicator is for educational and analytical purposes. Always conduct your own research and risk assessment before making investment decisions.*
## References
Brave, S., & Butters, R. A. (2011). Monitoring financial stability: A financial conditions index approach. *Economic Perspectives*, 35(1), 22-43.
English, W. B., Tsatsaronis, K., & Zoli, E. (2005). Assessing the predictive power of measures of financial conditions for macroeconomic variables. *BIS Papers*, 22, 228-252.
Hatzius, J., Hooper, P., Mishkin, F. S., Schoenholtz, K. L., & Watson, M. W. (2010). Financial conditions indexes: A fresh look after the financial crisis. *US Monetary Policy Forum Report*, No. 23.
Illing, M., & Liu, Y. (2006). Measuring financial stress in a developed country: An application to Canada. *Bank of Canada Working Paper*, 2006-02.
Kliesen, K. L., Owyang, M. T., & Vermann, E. K. (2012). Disentangling diverse measures: A survey of financial stress indexes. *Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis Review*, 94(5), 369-397.
Koop, G., & Korobilis, D. (2014). A new index of financial conditions. *European Economic Review*, 71, 101-116.
Oet, M. V., Eiben, R., Bianco, T., Gramlich, D., & Ong, S. J. (2011). The financial stress index: Identification of systemic risk conditions. *Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland Working Paper*, 11-30.
Dynamic SL/TP Levels (ATR or Fixed %)This indicator, "Dynamic SL/TP Levels (ATR or Fixed %)", is designed to help traders visualize potential stop loss (SL) and take profit (TP) levels for both long and short positions, refreshing dynamically on each new bar. It assumes entry at the current bar's close price and uses a fixed 1:2 risk-reward ratio (TP is twice the distance of SL in the profit direction). Levels are displayed in a compact table in the chart pane for easy reference, without cluttering the main chart with lines.
Key Features:
Calculation Modes:
ATR-Based (Dynamic): SL distance is derived from the Average True Range (ATR) multiplied by a user-defined factor (default 1.5x). This adapts to the asset's volatility, providing breathing room based on recent price movements.
Fixed Percentage: SL is set as a direct percentage of the current close price (default 0.5%), offering consistent gaps regardless of volatility.
Long and Short Support: Calculates and shows SL/TP for longs (SL below close, TP above) and shorts (SL above close, TP below), with toggles to hide/show each.
Real-Time Updates: Levels recalculate every bar, making them readily available for entry decisions in your trading system.
Display: Outputs to a table in the top-right pane, showing precise values formatted to the asset's tick size (e.g., full decimal places for crypto).
How to Use:
Add the indicator to your chart via TradingView's Pine Editor or library.
Adjust settings:
Toggle "Use ATR?" on/off to switch modes.
Set "ATR Length" (default 14) and "ATR Multiplier for SL" for dynamic mode.
Set "Fixed SL %" for percentage mode.
Enable/disable "Show Long Levels" or "Show Short Levels" as needed.
Interpret the table: Use the displayed SL/TP values when your strategy signals an entry. For risk management, combine with position sizing (e.g., risk 1% of account per trade based on SL distance).
Example: On a volatile asset like BTC, ATR mode might set a wider SL for realism; on stable pairs, fixed % ensures predictability.
This tool promotes disciplined trading by tying levels to price action or fixed rules, but it's not financial advice—always backtest and use with your full strategy. Feedback welcome!
ShadowStats vs Official CPI YoY%This chart visualizes and compares the year-over-year (YoY) percentage change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) as calculated by the U.S. government versus the alternative methodology used by ShadowStats, which reflects pre-1980 inflation measurement techniques. The red line represents ShadowStats' CPI YoY% estimates, while the blue line shows the official CPI YoY% reported by government sources. This side-by-side view highlights the divergence in reported inflation rates over time, particularly from the 1980s onward, offering a visual representation of how different calculation methods can lead to vastly different interpretations of inflation and purchasing power loss.
Trading CalculatorTrading Calculator Indicator
VIBE CODED WITH GROK 3
The Trading Calculator is a Pine Script indicator designed to perform quick and useful trading-related calculations directly on your chart. It allows traders to execute basic arithmetic operations—such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division—as well as calculate percent change and average using either numerical values or trading variables (e.g., close, open, high, low, volume). The indicator displays its results in a table that resembles a calculator interface, making it both functional and visually intuitive. Unlike typical indicators, it does not overlay on the price chart but instead appears in a separate pane.
Inputs
Formula (new | old): First value or variable (e.g., 100, close, close ). Example: close uses the current closing price.
Operator: Mathematical operation (e.g., Plus, Minus, Multiply). Example: Plus adds the two inputs.
Second Input: Second value or variable (e.g., 50, open, close ). Example: open uses the current opening price.
Volume RatioThis is an indicator that compare the volume of the current bar with the previous bar to find volume ratio between two bars. If the ratio is higher than the criteria, it will shows on the chart.
Meaning of number on the chart. For example, if the number is 5.25, it means the current bar has volume 5.25 times higher than the previous bar.
You can have up to 3 criteria ratio. The default criteria values are 5, 10 and 20. You can customize the criteria ratio and the color belong to each criteria.
You can also customize text size, text position and text format.
I use this indicator with the watchlist to set alert when some assets have a volume spike. 😁
Hope you like it.
Contrarian Market Structure BreakMarket Structure Break application was inspired and adapted from Market Structure Oscillator indicator developed by Lux Algo. So much credit to their work.
This indicator pairs nicely with the Contrarian 100 MA and can be located here:
Indicator Description: Contrarian Market Structure BreakOverview
The "Contrarian Market Structure Break" indicator is a versatile tool tailored for traders seeking to identify potential reversal opportunities by analyzing market structure across multiple timeframes. Built on Institutional Concepts of Structure (ICT), this indicator detects Break of Structure (BOS) and Change of Character (CHoCH) patterns across short-term, intermediate-term, and long-term swings, plotting them with customizable lines and labels. It generates contrarian buy and sell signals when price breaks key swing levels, with a unique "Blue Dot Tracker" to monitor consecutive buy signals for trend confirmation. Optimized for the daily timeframe, this indicator is adaptable to other timeframes with proper testing, making it ideal for traders of forex, stocks, or cryptocurrencies.
How It Works
The indicator combines three key components to provide a comprehensive view of market dynamics: Multi-Timeframe Market Structure Analysis: It identifies swing highs and lows across short-term, intermediate-term, and long-term periods, plotting BOS (continuation) and CHoCH (reversal) events with customizable line styles and labels.
Contrarian Signal Generation: Buy and sell signals are triggered when the price crosses below swing lows (buy) or above swing highs (sell), indicating potential reversals in overextended markets.
Blue Dot Tracker: A unique feature that counts consecutive buy signals ("blue dots") and highlights a "Hold Investment" state with a yellow background when three or more buy signals occur, suggesting a potential trend continuation.
Signals are visualized as small circles below (buy) or above (sell) price bars, and a table in the bottom-right corner displays the blue dot count and recommended action (Hold or Flip Investment), enhancing decision-making clarity.
Mathematical Concepts Swing Detection: The indicator identifies swing highs and lows by comparing price patterns over three bars, ensuring robust detection of pivot points. A swing high occurs when the middle bar’s high is higher than the surrounding bars, and a swing low occurs when the middle bar’s low is lower.
Market Structure Logic: BOS is detected when the price breaks a prior swing high (bullish) or low (bearish) in the direction of the current trend, while CHoCH signals a potential reversal when the price breaks a swing level against the trend. These are calculated across three timeframes for a multi-dimensional perspective.
Blue Dot Tracker: This feature counts consecutive buy signals and tracks the entry price. If three or more buy signals occur without a sell signal, the indicator enters a "Hold Investment" state, marked by a yellow background, until the price exceeds the entry price or a sell signal occurs.
Entry and Exit Rules Buy Signal (Blue Dot Below Bar): Triggered when the closing price crosses below a swing low on either the intermediate-term or long-term timeframe, suggesting an oversold condition and potential reversal upward. Short-term signals can be enabled but are disabled by default to reduce noise.
Sell Signal (White Dot Above Bar): Triggered when the closing price crosses above a swing high on either the intermediate-term or long-term timeframe, indicating an overbought condition and potential reversal downward.
Blue Dot Tracker Logic: After a buy signal, the indicator increments a blue dot counter and records the entry price. If three or more consecutive buy signals occur (blueDotCount ≥ 3), the indicator enters a "Hold Investment" state, highlighted with a yellow background, suggesting a potential trend continuation. The "Hold Investment" state ends when the price exceeds the entry price or a sell signal occurs, resetting the counter.
Exit Rules: Traders can exit buy positions when a sell signal appears, the price exceeds the entry price during a "Hold Investment" state, or based on additional confirmation from BOS/CHoCH patterns or other technical analysis tools. Always use proper risk management.
Recommended Usage
The indicator is optimized for the daily timeframe, where it effectively captures significant reversal and continuation patterns in trending or ranging markets. It can be adapted to other timeframes (e.g., 1H, 4H, 15M) with careful testing of settings, particularly enabling/disabling short-term structure analysis to suit market conditions. Backtesting is recommended to optimize performance for your chosen asset and timeframe.
Customization Options Market Structure Display: Toggle short-term, intermediate-term, and long-term structures on or off, with customizable line styles (solid, dashed, dotted) and colors for bullish and bearish breaks.
Labels: Enable or disable BOS/CHoCH labels for each timeframe to reduce chart clutter.
Signal Visibility: Hide buy/sell signals if desired for a cleaner chart.
Blue Dot Tracker: Monitor the blue dot count and action (Hold or Flip Investment) via the table display, which is fully customizable in terms of position and appearance.
Why Use This Indicator?
The "Contrarian Market Structure Break" indicator offers a robust framework for identifying high-probability reversal and continuation setups using ICT principles. Its multi-timeframe analysis, clear signal visualization, and innovative Blue Dot Tracker provide traders with actionable insights into market dynamics. Whether you're a swing trader or a day trader, this indicator’s flexibility and intuitive design make it a valuable addition to your trading arsenal.
Note for TradingView Moderators
This script complies with TradingView's House Rules by providing an educational and transparent description without performance claims or guarantees. It is designed to assist traders in technical analysis and should be used alongside proper risk management and personal research. The code is original, well-documented, and includes customizable inputs and clear visual outputs to enhance the user experience.
Tips for Users:
Backtest thoroughly on your chosen asset and timeframe to validate signal reliability. Combine with other indicators or price action analysis for confirmation of entries and exits. Adjust timeframe settings and enable/disable short-term structures to match market volatility and your trading style.
Hope the "Contrarian Market Structure Break" indicator enhances your trading strategy and helps you navigate the markets with confidence! Happy trading!
Futures Support & Resistance LevelsMulti-Timeframe Support & Resistance Levels for Futures Trading
Description:
This indicator automatically identifies and displays key support and resistance levels using multiple technical analysis methods. Designed specifically for futures traders (ES, NQ, etc.), it provides a clean, organized view of important price levels.
Key Features:
Multiple Detection Methods: Combines pivot points, daily ranges, and psychological levels
Smart Ranking System: Levels are numbered by strength (1 = strongest)
Clean Visualization: Extended lines across the chart with clear price labels
Confluence Detection: Highlights areas where multiple levels converge
Customizable Display: Adjust colors, line styles, and label sizes
Level Types Identified:
Daily High/Low (current session)
Previous Daily High/Low
Pivot-based Support/Resistance
Psychological Round Numbers
Confluence Zones (multiple levels clustering)
Technical Approach:
The indicator uses a strength-scoring algorithm to rank levels by importance. Daily levels receive the highest weighting (2.0), followed by previous daily levels (1.5), pivot points (1.0), and psychological levels (0.5). This helps traders focus on the most significant levels.
Visual Elements:
Solid lines = Strong levels
Dashed lines = Medium levels
Dotted lines = Weak levels
Optional technical condition markers for educational analysis
Best Used For:
Identifying key intraday levels for futures trading
Finding high-probability reversal zones
Setting logical stop-loss and take-profit levels
Recognizing confluence areas for stronger setups
Note:
This is a technical analysis tool for educational purposes. No indicator can predict future price movements. Always use proper risk management and combine with other forms of analysis.
My Own Trading Principles - for Avoiding Emotional TradingThis indicator lets you clearly mark your personal trading principles right on the chart.
Far too often, traders dive into the market without clear guidelines, only to find themselves facing substantial losses and ultimately stepping away discouraged.
Imagine having your own carefully-crafted set of trading rules?tailored just for you. By adhering to these principles, you can better manage risks, limit losses, and build a sustainable, long-term approach to trading.
Writing notes on your monitor or jotting them down on random sticky pads can be forgettable?and let's admit it, we've all misplaced a note or two! Why not keep your rules clearly visible directly on your chart, guiding your trades with consistency and confidence?
When I first began trading, my mentors consistently emphasized the importance of having my own set of trading principles. And guess what?they were right! It really does matter.
I've included numerous menu options so you can freely customize its appearance.
This script is open-source; feel free to modify and adapt it to your own needs.
