Minervini Ultimate +VCPMinervini Ultimate Suite (SEPA Dashboard)
This indicator implements Mark Minervini's "Trend Template" criteria combined with a Volatility Contraction Pattern (VCP) detector and a custom Relative Strength rating. It is designed to help traders visualize the technical health of a stock based on stage analysis concepts.
This indicator serves as a complete Control System (Dashboard) for Mark Minervini's SEPA trading strategy. Instead of manually checking five different metrics on every chart, this indicator performs the mathematical calculations and presents the "bottom line" in a single, organized table.
1. What This Indicator Does
The goal is to ensure you never enter a trade blindly. It verifies the stock against Minervini's strict requirements:
Trend: Is the stock in a healthy Stage 2 Uptrend?
Relative Strength: Is it stronger than the general market?
Buy Risk: Is it the right time to buy, or is the price extended?
Pressure: Are institutions accumulating or distributing?
VCP: Is there a breakout opportunity (volatility contraction) right now?
2. Key Benefits
Time-Saving: Instead of drawing lines and calculating percentages manually, you get immediate visual feedback (Green/Red).
Discipline: The indicator will flag "Extended" (Red) if you attempt to buy a stock that has run up too much, saving you from late entries and unnecessary losses.
Precision Timing: The VCP feature (Blue Dots) helps you identify the "calm before the storm"—the exact moment volatility contracts, which often precedes a major breakout.
3. Indicator Parameters & Features
A. Minervini Pressure (Buying vs. Selling)
What it checks: Money flow over the last 20 days.
Calculation: Sums up volume on "Up Days" (Green) versus volume on "Down Days" (Red).
Meaning:
🟢 Buying: More money is entering than leaving. A sign of institutional accumulation.
🔴 Selling: Selling pressure dominates. The price may be rising, but without strong volume backing.
B. Buy Risk (Price Extension)
What it checks: The distance of the current price from the 50-Day Moving Average. Minervini strictly warns against "chasing" stocks.
Signals:
🟢 Low Risk: Price is within 0% – 15% of the 50MA. This is the ideal "Buy Zone".
🟡 Caution: Price is 15% – 25% away. Buy with increased caution.
🔴 Extended: Price is >25% from the MA. Do not buy. The probability of a pullback is high.
⚪ Broken: Price is below the 50MA. The short-term trend is damaged.
C. TPR - Trend Template (Trend Power Rating)
What it checks: Is the stock in a Stage 2 Uptrend?
Strict Rules (All must be true for a PASS):
Price > 50MA > 150MA > 200MA.
The 200MA is trending UP (positive slope).
Price is near the 52-Week High (within 25%).
Price is above the 52-Week Low (at least 25%).
Meaning:
🟢 PASSED: Technically healthy and ready to move.
🔴 FAILED: The trend structure is broken (e.g., MAs are entangled).
D. RPR Score (Relative Performance Rating)
What it checks: How strong the stock is compared to the general market (S&P 500 / SPY).
Calculation: Weighted performance over 3, 6, 9, and 12 months vs. the SPY. The score ranges from 1 to 99.
Meaning:
🟢 80-99: Market Leader. These are the stocks Minervini targets.
🟡 70-80: Good, but not elite.
⚪ Below 70: Laggard (weaker than the market).
E. VCP Action (Volatility Contraction Pattern)
What it checks: Monitors price tightness. It calculates the range between the highest close and lowest close over the last 5 days.
Meaning:
🔵 SQUEEZE (Blue Text + Blue Dot on Chart): The price range has contracted to less than 2.5%.
Why it matters: When a stock stops moving wildly and trades in a tight range ("Flat Line"), it indicates supply has dried up. A high-volume breakout often follows immediately.
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NQ Scalp EMA Reclaim EMA Momentum Pullback Indicator
What it does (typical EMA method used for momentum trading):
Trend filter: Fast EMA above Slow EMA = bullish bias; below = bearish bias
Entry: In bullish bias, wait for a pullback to the EMA “zone”, then a reclaim candle → BUY
In bearish bias, pullback into zone then rejection → SELL
Optional 200 EMA filter (only take longs above 200, shorts below 200)
BBQ Levels - Options Spread Diversification GridOverview
BBQ Levels (also known as "The Grill") is a price-level tracking indicator designed for options traders who use iron condors, put credit spreads, or other spread strategies. It divides the price chart into horizontal zones and tracks which "level" the market currently occupies, helping traders diversify their positions across different price ranges rather than concentrating risk at a single strike.
The indicator uses a playful Star Wars naming convention: upward-trending levels are called "Jedi Levels" (JL) and downward-trending levels are called "Sith Levels" (SL). This terminology originated from a trading mentor who found it easier to remember than directional abbreviations.
How It Works
Level Grid System
The indicator creates a grid of horizontal price levels based on your chosen spacing (default: 10 points). Each level represents a price zone where you might consider placing a spread trade.
Trend State Tracking
The indicator operates in one of two modes:
Jedi Mode (Bullish): When price is advancing upward through levels. Each time price breaks above the current level's top boundary, the indicator advances to the next Jedi Level (JL1 to JL2 to JL3, etc.).
Sith Mode (Bearish): When price is declining through levels. Each time price breaks below the current level's bottom boundary, the indicator advances to the next Sith Level (SL1 to SL2 to SL3, etc.).
Level Transitions
Transitions between modes occur when price reverses and touches the opposing level boundary. The indicator uses high/low touches (not closes) to determine level breaks, providing faster signals.
Trade Visualization Boxes
You can overlay up to 10 colored rectangles representing your actual options positions. Each box shows:
- Opening date (when you entered the trade)
- Expiration date (when the options expire)
- Upper and lower strikes (defining your spread's range)
- Custom label (e.g., "Jan IC" or "Feb Put Spread")
This lets you see at a glance which price zones you have covered and where gaps exist in your "grill."
Practical Application
Vertical Diversification Strategy
The core idea is to diversify iron condors across multiple price levels rather than placing all trades at the current market price:
When market reaches extended Jedi Levels (JL3 or higher): Consider reducing delta on new put credit spreads, as the market may be overextended to the upside.
When market reaches extended Sith Levels (SL3 or higher): Consider increasing delta on new positions, anticipating potential mean reversion.
Coverage Visualization
By drawing boxes for your active positions, you can see which price ranges are "protected" by existing spreads and identify gaps where additional positions might provide better coverage.
Settings Guide
Main Settings
Level Spacing - Distance between horizontal levels in price points. Default is 10. For SPY, 10 points creates meaningful zones; for SPX, consider 50-100 points.
Trade Boxes (1-10)
Each trade slot has these settings:
Show Trade - Toggle visibility of this position box
Label - Custom name for the trade (e.g., "Jan 17 IC")
Opening Date - When you entered the position
Expiration Date - Options expiration date
Upper Strike - Top of your spread range
Lower Strike - Bottom of your spread range
Visual Elements
Green labels (JL1, JL2...) - Mark upward level progressions
Red labels (SL1, SL2...) - Mark downward level progressions
Blue labels - Mark trend reversal points (JL1 after Sith mode, SL1 after Jedi mode)
Dashed blue grid lines - Show level boundaries extending into the future
Colored boxes - Your configured trade positions
Status table (top right) - Current price, level, and trend direction
What Makes This Different
Unlike standard support/resistance indicators, BBQ Levels is specifically designed for options spread traders. It provides:
A systematic framework for diversifying positions across price levels
Visual overlay of actual trade positions against the level grid
State-based tracking that distinguishes between bullish and bearish market phases
Actionable context for adjusting spread deltas based on market extension
Best Used On
SPY, SPX, or other index products where you trade iron condors
Daily or 4-hour timeframes for position planning
Lower timeframes (1H, 15m) for timing entries within levels
Limitations
This indicator does not predict price direction - it only tracks which level price currently occupies
The level spacing is fixed and does not adapt to volatility
Trade boxes are manual inputs - you must update them as you open/close positions
Level progression rules may generate frequent signals during choppy, range-bound markets
This is a visualization and organizational tool, not a trading signal generator
Disclaimer
This indicator is for educational and organizational purposes only. It does not constitute financial advice and should not be used as the sole basis for trading decisions.
Options trading involves substantial risk and is not suitable for all investors
Past performance does not guarantee future results
Iron condors and credit spreads have defined risk but can still result in significant losses
Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial professional
The author is not responsible for any trading losses incurred using this tool
Version History
v1.0 - Initial release with level tracking
v1.1 - Bug fix: levels now update on touch, not close
v1.2 - Added trade visualization boxes (up to 10 positions)
v1.3 - Fixed expiration date rendering for trade boxes
SMA Indicator Signals [MK]Overview
The SMA Indicator Signals indicator is designed to identify high-probability trend-following entries using a dual SMA system and RSI filtering. Unlike traditional crossover indicators that rely on ta.crossover (which often fails during volatile market gaps), this script uses state-based logic to capture signals even when the price "jumps" over the moving average.
The "Gap-Over" Problem Solved
In fast-moving markets or at market open, price often gaps significantly. If the price opens above the SMA 20 after being below it, a standard indicator usually misses the signal because no "physical" cross occurred on the chart.
This indicator compares the current state to the previous state. If the price is now above the SMA while previously being below, the signal triggers regardless of the gap.
Key Features
Persistent Signals: Unlike strategies that hide signals while a trade is active, this indicator plots an icon for every valid occurrence, allowing you to scale into positions or identify secondary entries.
Trend-Filtered: Long signals only appear when the 20 SMA is above the 50 SMA (and vice-versa for shorts).
RSI Guardrail: Built-in RSI logic prevents you from chasing "Longs" into overbought territory or "Shorts" into oversold conditions.
Universal Alerts: Includes pre-configured alertcondition calls for Longs, Shorts, or both.
How to Trade it
The Signal: Look for the Green (Long) or Red (Short) triangles.
User Discretion: Since this version removes automated ADX/Expansion filters, the trader should look at the "width" of the gap between the Blue (20) and Orange (50) SMAs. Wider gaps usually indicate stronger momentum.
Alerts: Create an alert and select "Any SSMA Signal" to be notified on your phone or desktop the moment a setup forms.
Settings
Fast SMA (20): Your primary trigger line.
Slow SMA (50): Your primary trend filter.
RSI Thresholds: Customize how "early" or "late" you want to be filtered out of a move based on momentum.
Adaptive Quant RSI [ML + MTF]This is an advanced momentum indicator that integrates Machine Learning (K-Means Clustering) with Multi-Timeframe (MTF) analysis. Unlike traditional RSI which uses fixed 70/30 levels, this script dynamically calculates support and resistance zones based on real-time historical data distribution.
Key Features:
🤖 ML Dynamic Thresholds: Uses K-Means clustering to segment RSI data into clusters, automatically plotting dynamic long/short thresholds that adapt to market volatility.
⏳ MTF Trend Background: The background color changes based on a Higher Timeframe (e.g., 5-min) RSI trend, helping you align with the broader market direction.
📊 Extreme Statistics: Incorporates percentile analysis (95th/5th) and historical pivots to identify extreme overbought/oversold conditions with high reversal probability.
📈 Probability Analysis: Displays the statistical probability of the current RSI value being at the top or bottom of its historical range.
Usage: Look for confluence between the dynamic ML thresholds and the MTF background color to identify high-probability reversal setups.
Pasha Chat by Mike. 3 candle box)Quick indicator for Pasha chat member wanting to test a system that has 3 same colour candles, looking for continuation. Self explanatory. Will only show first 3 same colour candles in any leg. For bull and bear sequence
Intuitive Predictive MACD TargetsThis indicator uses Reverse Engineering math to calculate the exact price the market needs to reach for specific MACD events to happen on the current bar.
Standard MACD is a lagging indicator—you usually wait for the candle to close to confirm a signal. This script changes that by drawing "Finish Lines" on your chart, showing you exactly where price must go right now to trigger a Crossover or a Momentum Hook.
The "Reverse Engineering" Concept
Instead of calculating MACD from Price, we calculate the Required Price from the Target MACD.
Q: "At what price will the MACD line cross the Signal line?"
A: The script solves this and draws the Green/Red "Crossover" Line.
Key Features
1. Three Distinct Targets
Crossover Target (PCO/NCO): The exact price needed to trigger a Buy/Sell signal on the current candle.
Dynamic Coloring: Turns Green if price needs to go UP to cross, Red if price needs to go DOWN.
Settlement Target (The Hook): The exact price where the MACD momentum flattens out (Angle = 0). If price touches this Orange Dashed Line, the trend is likely pausing or preparing to reverse.
Zero Cross Target: The price needed for MACD to reclaim the Zero Line.
2. Smart "Staggered" Labels (No Overlap)
Unlike other scripts where text piles up and becomes unreadable, this indicator automatically spreads labels horizontally.
Crossover info stays near the price.
Settlement info is shifted to the right.
Zero info is shifted further right.
Result: You can read all three targets clearly, even if the prices are almost identical.
3. Full Customization
Line Length: Choose "Infinite" to see targets as Support/Resistance levels across the screen, or "Short" to keep your chart background clean.
Text Visibility: Option to force text to White or Black for high contrast on Dark/Light themes.
Styles: Fully adjustable colors, line widths, and styles (Solid, Dashed, Dotted) for each target type.
How to Use
The "Finish Line" Strategy: If you are Long, and the Red NCO Line appears just below the current price, be cautious. It means a very small drop will confirm a Bearish Cross.
Momentum Checks: Watch the Orange "Settlement" Line.
If price is moving away from the Orange line, the trend is accelerating (Safe to hold).
If price touches the Orange line, momentum has died (Consider taking profit).
Settings
Visual Settings: Change Line Length (Infinite/Short) and Text Color.
MACD Settings: Standard inputs (Default 12, 26, 9).
Toggles: Option to show/hide the Zero Line target.
MA 6hour line green redUse the 6-hour chart for futures.
If the chart is above this line, go long.
Do not go long while it's below.
It's simple, but please follow this rule.
Trend Force Index (HTF Momentum)📌 Description
Trend Force Index • HTF Momentum (TFI-HTF) is a market context and trend-strength indicator designed to help traders understand directional force, momentum quality, and higher-timeframe bias.
This tool measures directional impulse and trend pressure using a dual-average force model, normalized by volatility. Instead of producing buy or sell signals, it focuses on how strong a move is, which side controls the market, and whether price is in a trending or compressing state.
🔍 What This Indicator Shows
Directional Force: Identifies bullish, bearish, and neutral force zones
Momentum Quality: Differentiates strong trends from weak or fading moves
Compression Zones: Highlights low-force environments where trades are often lower quality
Higher-Timeframe Context (HTF): Displays directional bias from a higher timeframe for alignment
Volatility Normalization: Adapts to changing market conditions using ATR
🧭 How to Use
Use force direction to confirm price action or structure-based setups
Trade in alignment with HTF bias for higher-probability context
Avoid entries during compression / low-force zones
Best used alongside price action, market structure, VWAP, or support & resistance
🎛 UI Presets
PRO Mode: Clean, subdued visuals for experienced traders
BEGINNER Mode: Higher contrast visuals for easier interpretation
⚠️ Important Notes
This indicator does NOT generate buy or sell signals.It is intended for analysis, confirmation, and market context only. Always combine with your own trading plan and risk management
⚠️ Disclaimer
This indicator is provided for educational and analytical purposes only.It does not constitute financial advice or trade recommendations.All trading decisions and associated risks remain the sole responsibility of the user.Past market behavior does not guarantee future results.
Stacked 3 Stochastics [Wonniewant]Stacked 3 Stochastics
This indicator is designed for traders who need multi-timeframe momentum analysis in a single, compact view. Instead of cluttering your screen with three separate oscillator panes, this script stacks three Stochastic Oscillators vertically within one panel using an offset technique.
It provides a clear hierarchy of market momentum, from slow trends to fast execution signals, without overlapping lines.
Key Features:
Triple Layered View (Stacked):
Top Layer (Slow): Default 20-12-12. Best for identifying major trend direction and reversals.
Middle Layer (Medium): Default 10-6-6. Acts as a bridge between the trend and entry signals.
Bottom Layer (Fast): Default 5-3-3. Ideal for pinpointing precise entry and exit timing.
Clean Visualization:
Each Stochastic has its own dedicated zone (0-100, 125-225, 250-350), so the lines never get messy or confused.
Reference Lines: Clearly marked 80 (Overbought) and 20 (Oversold) levels for each individual layer directly on the chart.
Separators: Distinct white lines separate the layers for better readability.
Full Customization:
Toggle visibility for any layer.
Customize K & D Lengths, Smoothness, Colors, and Line Widths for each Stochastic independently via the settings menu.
How to Use:
Top Layer (Slow): Watch for crosses in the overbought/oversold zones to gauge the overall market sentiment.
Bottom Layer (Fast): Use for short-term trade execution when aligned with the upper layers.
Divergence: Compare the three layers to spot momentum divergence across different time horizons.
Author: Wonniewant
Timeframe WatermarkA clean, minimal watermark indicator that displays the current chart timeframe as a large, semi-transparent text overlay.
Features:
Automatically formats timeframes (1M, 15M, 1H, 4H, 1D, 1W, etc.)
Fully customizable appearance
9 position options (corners, edges, center)
Adjustable transparency for non-intrusive display
Works on all chart types and timeframes
Settings:
Appearance
Color : Watermark text color (default: gray)
Transparency : 0 = solid, 100 = invisible (default: 85)
Size : Tiny / Small / Normal / Large / Huge
Position
Vertical : Top / Middle / Bottom
Horizontal : Left / Center / Right
Use Cases:
Quick timeframe reference when analyzing multiple charts
Screenshot clarity for sharing chart analysis
Multi-monitor setups where timeframe visibility matters
Lightweight overlay indicator with zero impact on chart performance.
Session High/Low [gdad]There are many strategies that use the 5 min, 10 min or 15 min opening candle. There are also strategies that look at the behavior of other markets such as Tokyo and London as well as the pre-market. Along with these strategies, there is one by The Rumers (@the.rumers) that also looks at the Day ATR with his Padder Scalp strategy.
I trade Futures and like to see how the market has done for varying trading sessions.
I found it was time consuming and distracting to my trading to manually mark all these different things up. This indicator takes TradingView's Trading Sessions indicator and combined ideas borrowed the idea of taking the opening range breakout and extending it to the end of the trading session from Opening Range & Prior Day High/Low along with some additional enhancements and provided information.
It comes pre-built with eight different sessions:
Session 1: Futures Session
Session 2: Tokyo
Session 3: London
Session 4: NY Pre-Market
Session 5: New York
Session 6: 5 min open
Session 7: 10 min open
Session 8: 15 min open
The names, time spans, time zones, colors, whether to show the mid-line or averages and whether and how far to extend them are all customizable once you click Show Session. You can show none, one or multiple sessions. You can also choose which text shows up in the text box (the same will show for each session).
Warning: The Extend to Time range must start during the Session Time. You cannot have a Session Time of 9:30-9:45 and an Extend Time from 10:00-4:00.
Average is calculated by the sum of the close divided by the number of bars for the session.
IV Rank & Percentile Suite V1.0What This Indicator Does
The IV Rank & Percentile Suite provides the volatility context options traders need to time entries. It calculates two complementary metrics—IV Rank and IV Percentile—using historical volatility as a proxy, then displays clear visual zones to identify favorable conditions for premium selling strategies.
Stop guessing if volatility is "high" or "low." This indicator tells you exactly where current volatility sits relative to recent history.
The Two Metrics Explained
IV Rank (0-100) Measures where current volatility sits within its 52-week high-low range.
IV Rank = (Current HV - 52w Low) / (52w High - 52w Low) × 100
70 means current volatility is 70% of the way between the yearly low and high
Sensitive to extreme spikes (a single high reading affects the range)
IV Percentile (0-100) Measures what percentage of days in the lookback period had lower volatility than today.
IV Percentile = (Days with lower HV / Total days) × 100
70 means volatility was lower than today on 70% of days in the past year
More stable, less affected by outlier spikes
Why Both?
IV Rank reacts faster to volatility changes. IV Percentile is more stable and statistically robust. When both agree (e.g., both above 50), you have stronger confirmation. Divergence between them can signal transitional periods.
Zone System
The indicator divides readings into three zones:
Zone ------- Default Range ---- Meaning ------------------ Premium Selling
🟢 High ≥ 50 Elevated volatility Favorable
🟡 Neutral 25-50 Normal volatility Selective
🔴 Low ≤ 25 Compressed volatility Avoid
An additional Extreme threshold (default 75) highlights prime conditions when volatility is significantly elevated.
Zone thresholds are fully customizable in settings.
How to Use It
For Premium Sellers (Iron Condors, Credit Spreads, Strangles)
Wait for IV Rank to enter the green zone (≥50)
Confirm IV Percentile agrees (also elevated)
Enter premium selling positions when both metrics align
Avoid initiating new positions when in the red zone
For Premium Buyers (Long Options, Debit Spreads)
Low IV Rank/Percentile means cheaper options
Red zone can favor directional debit strategies
Avoid buying premium when both metrics are in the green zone
General Principle:
Sell premium when volatility is high (it tends to revert to mean). Buy premium when volatility is low (if you have a directional thesis).
Inputs
Volatility Calculation
HV Period — Lookback for historical volatility calculation (default: 20)
Trading Days/Year — 252 for stocks, 365 for crypto
Lookback Periods
IV Rank Lookback — Period for high/low range (default: 252 = 1 year)
IV Percentile Lookback — Period for percentile calculation (default: 252)
Zone Thresholds
High IV Zone — Readings above this are highlighted green (default: 50)
Low IV Zone — Readings below this are highlighted red (default: 25)
Extreme High — Threshold for "prime" conditions alert (default: 75)
Display Options
Toggle IV Rank, IV Percentile, and raw HV display
Show/hide zone backgrounds
Show/hide info panel
Panel position selection
Info Panel
The panel displays:
Field ------- Description
IV Rank ------- Current reading with color coding
IV Pctl ------- Current percentile with color coding
HV 20d ------- Raw historical volatility percentage
52w Range ------- Lowest to highest HV in lookback period
Zone ------- Current zone status
Premium ------- Signal quality for premium selling
Lookback ------- Days used for calculations
R/P Spread ------- Difference between Rank and Percentile
Alerts
Six alerts are available:
Zone Transitions
IV Entered High Zone — Favorable for premium selling
IV Reached Extreme Levels — Prime conditions
IV Dropped to Low Zone — Caution for premium sellers
Threshold Crosses
IV Rank Crossed Above High Threshold
IV Rank Crossed Below Low Threshold
IV Percentile Above 75
IV Percentile Below 25
Set up alerts to get notified when conditions change without watching charts.
Technical Notes
Volatility Calculation Method
This indicator uses close-to-close historical volatility as an IV proxy:
Calculate log returns: ln(Close / Previous Close)
Take standard deviation over HV Period
Annualize: multiply by √(Trading Days)
This method correlates well with implied volatility for most liquid instruments. On highly liquid options underlyings (SPY, QQQ, major stocks), HV and IV tend to move together, making this a reliable proxy for IV Rank analysis.
Non-Repainting
All calculations use confirmed bar data. Values are fixed once a bar closes.
Lookback Requirement
The indicator needs sufficient history to calculate accurately. For a 252-day lookback, ensure your chart has at least 300+ bars of data.
Best Used On
ETFs: SPY, QQQ, IWM, DIA
Indices: SPX, NDX
High-volume stocks: AAPL, TSLA, NVDA, AMD, META
Timeframe: Daily (recommended), Weekly for longer-term view
The indicator works on any instrument but is most meaningful on underlyings with active options markets.
Important Notes
⚠️ This indicator uses historical volatility as a proxy for implied volatility. While HV and IV are correlated, they are not identical. For precise IV data, consult your options broker's platform.
⚠️ High IV Rank does not guarantee profitable premium selling. It indicates favorable conditions, not guaranteed outcomes. Position sizing and risk management remain essential.
⚠️ Past volatility patterns do not guarantee future behavior. Volatility regimes can shift, and historical ranges may not predict future ranges.
Suggested Workflow
Add to daily chart of your preferred underlying
Set up alert for "IV Entered High Zone"
When alerted, check both IV Rank and IV Percentile
If both elevated, evaluate premium selling opportunities
Use your broker's actual IV data for final entry decisions
Questions? Leave a comment below.
MAG7 Market Cap Weighted Index [Reflex]Summary
A synthetic intraday index built from the MAG7, weighted by market cap and plotted as true OHLC candles.
Usage
This indicator was designed for market breadth analyses. Since it uses market cap weighting, it behaves like any other index (eg. SPX).
It shows where mega-cap leadership is actually trading, making it useful for trend confirmation, divergence analysis versus NQ/ES, and contextualizing the breadth of the market.
The index is intentionally gated to the NY RTH session to avoid distorted behavior when component data is unavailable.
Smart Money Flow Oscillator [MarkitTick]💡This script introduces a sophisticated method for analyzing market liquidity and institutional order flow. Unlike traditional volume indicators that treat all market activity equally, the Smart Money Flow Oscillator (SMFO) employs a Logic Flow Architecture (LFA) to filter out market noise and "churn," focusing exclusively on high-impact, high-efficiency price movements. By synthesizing price action, volume, and relative efficiency, this tool aims to visualize the accumulation and distribution activities that are often attributed to "smart money" participants.
✨ Originality and Utility
Standard indicators like On-Balance Volume (OBV) or Money Flow Index (MFI) often suffer from noise because they aggregate volume based simply on the close price relative to the previous close, regardless of the quality of the move. This script differentiates itself by introducing an "Efficiency Multiplier" and a "Momentum Threshold." It only registers volume flow when a price move is considered statistically significant and structurally efficient. This creates a cleaner signal that highlights genuine supply and demand imbalances while ignoring indecisive trading ranges. It combines the trend-following nature of cumulative delta with the mean-reverting insights of an In/Out ratio, offering a dual-mode perspective on market dynamics.
🔬 Methodology
The underlying calculation of the SMFO relies on several distinct quantitative layers:
• Efficiency Analysis
The script calculates a "Relative Efficiency" ratio for every candle. This compares the current price displacement (body size) per unit of volume against the historical average.
If price moves significantly with relatively low volume, or proportional volume, it is deemed "efficient."
If significant volume occurs with little price movement (churn/absorption), the efficiency score drops.
This score is clamped between a user-defined minimum and maximum (Efficiency Cap) to prevent outliers from distorting the data.
• Momentum Thresholding
Before adding any data to the flow, the script checks if the current price change exceeds a volatility threshold derived from the previous candle's open-close range. This acts as a gatekeeper, ensuring that only "strong" moves contribute to the oscillator.
• Variable Flow Calculation
If a move passes the threshold, the script calculates the flow value by multiplying the Typical Price and Volume (Money Flow) by the calculated Efficiency Multiplier.
Bullish Flow: Strong upward movement adds to the positive delta.
Bearish Flow: Strong downward movement adds to the negative delta.
Neutral: Bars that fail the momentum threshold contribute zero flow, effectively flattening the line during consolidation.
• Calculation Modes
Cumulative Delta Flow (CDF): Sums the flow values over a rolling period. This creates a trend-following oscillator similar to OBV but smoother and more responsive to real momentum.
In/Out Ratio: Calculates the percentage of bullish inflow relative to the total absolute flow over the period. This oscillates between 0 and 100, useful for identifying overextended conditions.
📖 How to Use
Traders can utilize this oscillator to identify trend strength and potential reversals through the following signals:
• Signal Line Crossovers
The indicator plots the main Flow line (colored gradient) and a Signal line (grey).
Bullish (Green Cloud): When the Flow line crosses above the Signal line, it suggests rising buying pressure and efficient upward movement.
Bearish (Red Cloud): When the Flow line crosses below the Signal line, it suggests dominating selling pressure.
• Divergences
The script automatically detects and plots divergences between price and the oscillator:
Regular Divergence (Solid Lines): Suggests a potential trend reversal (e.g., Price makes a Lower Low while Oscillator makes a Higher Low).
Hidden Divergence (Dashed Lines): Suggests a potential trend continuation (e.g., Price makes a Higher Low while Oscillator makes a Lower Low).
"R" labels denote Regular, and "H" labels denote Hidden divergences.
• Dashboard
A dashboard table is displayed on the chart, providing real-time metrics including the current Efficiency Multiplier, Net Flow value, and the active mode status.
• In/Out Ratio Levels
When using the Ratio mode:
Values above 50 indicate net buying pressure.
Values below 50 indicate net selling pressure.
Approaching 70 or 30 can indicate overbought or oversold conditions involving volume exhaustion.
⚙️ Inputs and Settings
Calculation Mode: Choose between "Cumulative Delta Flow" (Trend focus) or "In/Out Ratio" (Oscillator focus).
Auto-Adjust Period: If enabled, automatically sets the lookback period based on the chart timeframe (e.g., 21 for Daily, 52 for Weekly).
Manual Period: The rolling lookback length for calculations if Auto-Adjust is disabled.
Efficiency Length: The period used to calculate the average body and volume for the efficiency baseline.
Eff. Min/Max Cap: Limits the impact of the efficiency multiplier to prevent extreme skewing during anomaly candles.
Momentum Threshold: A factor determining how much price must move relative to the previous candle to be considered a "strong" move.
Show Dashboard/Divergences: Toggles for visual elements.
🔍 Deconstruction of the Underlying Scientific and Academic Framework
This indicator represents a hybrid synthesis of academic Market Microstructure theory and classical technical analysis. It utilizes an advanced algorithm to quantify "Price Impact," leveraging the following theoretical frameworks:
• 1. The Amihud Illiquidity Ratio (2002)
The core logic (calculating body / volume) functions as a dynamic implementation of Yakov Amihud’s Illiquidity Ratio. It measures price displacement per unit of volume. A high efficiency score indicates that "Smart Money" has moved the price significantly with minimal resistance, effectively highlighting liquidity gaps or institutional control.
• 2. Kyle’s Lambda (1985) & Market Depth
Drawing from Albert Kyle’s research on market microstructure, the indicator approximates Kyle's Lambda to measure the elasticity of price in response to order flow. By analyzing the "efficiency" of a move, it identifies asymmetries—specifically where price reacts disproportionately to low volume—signaling potential manipulation or specific Market Maker activity.
• 3. Wyckoff’s Law of Effort vs. Result
From a classical perspective, the algorithm codifies Richard Wyckoff’s "Effort vs. Result" logic. It acts as an oscillator that detects anomalies where "Effort" (Volume) diverges from the "Result" (Price Range), predicting potential reversals.
• 4. Quantitative Advantage: Efficiency-Weighted Volume
Unlike linear indicators such as OBV or Chaikin Money Flow—which treat all volume equally—this indicator (LFA) utilizes Efficiency-Weighted Volume. By applying the efficiency_mult factor, the algorithm filters out market noise and assigns higher weight to volume that drives structural price changes, adopting a modern quantitative approach to flow analysis.
● Disclaimer
All provided scripts and indicators are strictly for educational exploration and must not be interpreted as financial advice or a recommendation to execute trades. I expressly disclaim all liability for any financial losses or damages that may result, directly or indirectly, from the reliance on or application of these tools. Market participation carries inherent risk where past performance never guarantees future returns, leaving all investment decisions and due diligence solely at your own discretion.
PHEN ATLAS - Market Map & Playbook [PhenLabs]📊 PHEN ATLAS 🎂 #50 🎂
Version: PineScript™ v6
📌 Description
The PHEN ATLAS marks a historic milestone as the 50th official release from PhenLabs . This is a critical release you do not want to miss, serving as a comprehensive Market Map and Playbook designed to provide traders with a complete structural overview of price action. By synthesizing Market Structure, Liquidity concepts, and Regime detection, this script solves the problem of "analysis paralysis" by grading price action in real-time. It moves beyond simple indicators by offering a quantified "Playbook" that scores trade setups from 0 to 100, helping traders focus exclusively on high-probability opportunities while automating the complex math of position sizing and risk management.
🚀 Points of Innovation
Proprietary Scoring Engine: Unlike standard indicators, this script assigns a quantitative score (0-100) to every potential trade based on confluence factors like HTF alignment and displacement.
Dynamic Regime Detection: Features an integrated dashboard that classifies the market into specific phases (Expansion, Trend, Range) using ADX and EMA alignment logic.
Smart Liquidity Pools: Automatically identifies and visualizes resting liquidity, tracking when these pools are "swept" to generate high-probability reversal signals.
Integrated Trade Manager: Automates the calculation of Stop Loss, Take Profit (1:2 and 1:3), and Position Size based on account balance and risk percentage directly on the chart.
Multi-Mode Interface: Offers three distinct visual modes—Clean, Pro, and Sniper—allowing users to toggle between deep analysis and clutter-free execution instantly.
🔧 Core Components
Structure Module: Identifies Pivots, Break of Structure (BOS), and Change of Character (CHoCH) to define the current market bias.
Liquidity Engine: Plots liquidity pools at key swing points and detects "Sweeps" where price grabs liquidity before reversing.
Regime Filter: Uses a combination of EMAs (21/50) and ADX to determine if the market is trending or ranging, filtering out low-quality signals.
Setup Validator: Monitors for three specific setup types (Sweep, Snapback, FVG Retest) and triggers alerts only when specific scoring thresholds are met.
🔥 Key Features
Automated detection of High Timeframe (HTF) structure without repainting issues.
Real-time grading of price displacement to validate institutional intent.
Visual Risk/Reward boxes that automatically adjust to the volatility (ATR) of the asset.
Fair Value Gap (FVG) detection with auto-mitigation tracking to clean up the chart.
Customizable alerts for A+ setups, regime changes, and trade invalidations.
Detailed dashboard displaying current Trend, Phase, Bias, and the score of the last setup.
🎨 Visualization
Structure Points: Triangles for BOS and Diamonds for CHoCH events clearly mark trend shifts.
Liquidity Lines: Dotted lines extending from pivots indicate un-swept liquidity pools; these dim automatically when swept.
Setup Signals: Prominent "A+" labels appear on the chart when a setup meets the minimum score threshold defined by the user.
Risk Boxes: Color-coded boxes (Green for Long, Red for Short) show Entry, Stop Loss, and Take Profit levels visually.
Dashboard: A compact table in the bottom right corner provides a "Heads Up Display" of the market state.
📖 Usage Guidelines
Display Mode: Select between 'Clean' for signals only, 'Pro' for full analysis including FVGs and Structure, or 'Sniper' for only high-score setups.
HTF Timeframe: Sets the higher timeframe for structural analysis (Default: 240/4-Hour) to ensure you trade with the dominant trend.
Min Score for A+ Setup: Threshold (0-100) required to trigger a signal (Default: 83); increase this to filter for only the absolute best trades.
Risk %: Defines the percentage of your account you are willing to risk per trade (Default: 1.0%), used for the position size calculation.
Account Balance: Input your current capital (Default: 10,000) to receive accurate unit sizing for every trade setup.
ADX Threshold: Adjusts the sensitivity of the Regime detection filter (Default: 20) to determine when the market is trending versus ranging.
✅ Best Use Cases
Confluence Trading: Use the scoring system to filter discretionary entries, taking trades only when the system scores them above 80.
Prop Firm Trading: Utilize the built-in position size calculator to strictly adhere to risk management rules during evaluations.
Trend Following: Wait for the Regime Dashboard to show "Bullish Expansion" before taking Long "Snapback" entries.
Reversal Trading: Focus on "Sweep Reclaim" setups where price sweeps a liquidity pool and immediately closes back within range.
⚠️ Limitations
This tool is a trend-following and reversal system; it may produce lower scores during undefined, low-volatility chop.
The position size calculator is an estimation based on the entry candle; actual execution slippage is not accounted for.
HTF data relies on closed candles to prevent repainting, which may result in a slight lag during rapid volatility spikes.
💡 What Makes This Unique
Playbook Scoring: Most indicators just give a signal; PHEN ATLAS gives you a "Grade" (e.g., 85/100), allowing you to make informed decisions based on quality, not just frequency.
Context Awareness: The script understands "Market Regime" and creates a context-aware bias, rather than blindly firing signals in a range.
🔬 How It Works
Step 1 - Regime Definition: The script analyzes the 21/50 EMA relationship and ADX to define if the market is in a Trend or Range.
Step 2 - Structure & Liquidity: It maps key pivots and liquidity pools, waiting for a "Sweep" event or a structural break.
Step 3 - Setup Trigger: When a specific pattern occurs (like a Sweep Reclaim), the engine calculates a score based on displacement, volume, and key level alignment.
Step 4 - Execution Logic: If the score > Threshold, the Trade Manager calculates the invalidation point (SL) and projects 2R/3R targets automatically.
🎉 Message From The Team 🎉
2025 was an amazing year. 12 months of building, shipping, and improving together with you. Hitting our 50th indicator release marks one full year of weekly drops , and we couldn't have done it without this community, and of course, BIG thank you to TradingView and it's team.
Thank you for all the feedback, charts, and support. Let's make 2026 even bigger. We can't wait to show you what we've been working on. 🚀
💡 Note
For best results, we recommend using the "Pro" mode during analysis to understand the narrative, and switching to "Sniper" or "Clean" during execution to maintain focus. Always ensure your "Account Balance" input matches your broker balance for accurate risk calculations.
Apex Adaptive Trend Navigator [Pineify]Apex Adaptive Trend Navigator
The Apex Adaptive Trend Navigator is a comprehensive trend-following indicator that combines adaptive moving average technology, dynamic volatility bands, and market structure analysis into a single, cohesive trading tool. Designed for traders who want to identify trend direction with precision while filtering out market noise, this indicator adapts its sensitivity based on real-time market efficiency calculations.
Key Features
Adaptive Moving Average with efficiency-based smoothing factor
Dynamic ATR-based volatility bands that expand and contract with market conditions
Market Structure detection including BOS (Break of Structure) and CHoCH (Change of Character)
Real-time performance dashboard displaying trend status and efficiency metrics
Color-coded cloud visualization for intuitive trend identification
How It Works
The core of this indicator is built on an Adaptive Moving Average that uses a unique efficiency-based calculation method inspired by the Kaufman Adaptive Moving Average (KAMA) and TRAMA concepts. The efficiency ratio measures the directional movement of price relative to total price movement over the lookback period:
Efficiency = |Price Change over N periods| / Sum of |Individual Bar Changes|
This ratio ranges from 0 to 1, where values closer to 1 indicate a strong trending market with minimal noise, and values closer to 0 indicate choppy, sideways conditions. The smoothing factor is then squared to penalize noisy markets more aggressively, causing the adaptive line to flatten during consolidation and respond quickly during strong trends.
The Dynamic Volatility Bands are calculated using the Average True Range (ATR) multiplied by a user-defined factor. These bands create a channel around the adaptive moving average, helping traders visualize the current volatility regime and potential support/resistance zones.
Trading Ideas and Insights
When price stays above the adaptive line with the bullish cloud forming, consider this a confirmation of uptrend strength
The efficiency percentage in the dashboard indicates trend quality - higher values suggest more reliable trends
Watch for price interactions with the upper and lower bands as potential reversal or continuation zones
A flat adaptive line indicates consolidation - wait for a clear directional break before entering trades
How Multiple Indicators Work Together
This indicator integrates three complementary analytical approaches:
The Adaptive Moving Average serves as the trend backbone, providing a dynamic centerline that automatically adjusts to market conditions. Unlike fixed-period moving averages, it reduces lag during trends while minimizing whipsaws during ranging markets.
The ATR Volatility Bands work in conjunction with the adaptive MA to create a volatility envelope. When the adaptive line is trending and price remains within the cloud (between the MA and outer band), this confirms trend strength. Price breaking through the opposite band may signal exhaustion or reversal.
The Market Structure Analysis using swing point detection adds a Smart Money Concepts (SMC) layer. BOS signals indicate trend continuation when price breaks previous swing highs in uptrends or swing lows in downtrends. CHoCH signals warn of potential reversals when the structure shifts against the prevailing trend.
Unique Aspects
The squared efficiency factor creates a non-linear response that dramatically reduces noise sensitivity
Cloud fills only appear on the trend side, providing clear visual distinction between bullish and bearish regimes
The integrated dashboard eliminates the need to switch between multiple indicators for trend assessment
Pivot-based swing detection ensures accurate market structure identification
How to Use
Add the indicator to your chart and adjust the Lookback Period based on your trading timeframe (shorter for scalping, longer for swing trading)
Monitor the cloud color - green clouds indicate bullish conditions, red clouds indicate bearish conditions
Use the efficiency reading in the dashboard to gauge trend reliability before entering positions
Consider entries when price pulls back to the adaptive line during strong trends (high efficiency)
Use the volatility bands as dynamic take-profit or stop-loss reference levels
Customization
Lookback Period : Controls the sensitivity of trend detection and swing point identification (default: 20)
Volatility Multiplier : Adjusts the width of the ATR bands (default: 2.0)
Show Market Structure : Toggle visibility of BOS and CHoCH labels
Show Performance Dashboard : Toggle the trend status table
Color Settings : Customize bullish, bearish, and neutral colors to match your chart theme
Conclusion
The Apex Adaptive Trend Navigator offers traders a sophisticated yet intuitive approach to trend analysis. By combining adaptive smoothing technology with volatility measurement and market structure concepts, it provides multiple layers of confirmation for trading decisions. Whether you are a day trader seeking quick trend identification or a swing trader looking for reliable trend-following signals, this indicator adapts to your market conditions and trading style. The efficiency-based calculations ensure you always know not just the trend direction, but also the quality and reliability of that trend.
Nixxo Custom IchimokuCustom Ichimoku settings for stock market or the crypto universe! Also has the capability to 2x the settings from the indicator settings (preset) so that settings don't have to be changed all the time.
VWAP Bias (STRONG ONLY) + Alerts (Time Window)VWAP Bias + NO TRADE Discipline Label
Clean, execution-focused indicator that removes decision noise.
Shows LONG / SHORT bias based on price vs VWAP, upgraded to STRONG or WEAK using VWAP slope and EMA(9/20) alignment.
A separate NO TRADE label appears when conditions are weak or neutral, enforcing discipline and preventing low-quality entries.
Designed for day trading VWAP pullbacks and momentum, especially on 1m–5m charts.
No oscillators, no clutter — just directional clarity and risk control.
ALPHA FUSION FIX - RSI Extreme Strategy [Webhook Ready]Overview: This indicator is a simplified, high-precision tool focused on RSI Overbought and Oversold extremes (95/5). It was designed for traders who seek exhaustion points in the market with surgical precision.
Key Features:
Pure RSI Logic: Signals are triggered strictly at RSI 95 (Short) and RSI 5 (Long), avoiding market noise.
Automation Ready: Includes a dynamic JSON Webhook integration for automated trading on exchanges like Binance.
Risk Management: Built-in inputs for Margin, Leverage, and Max Positions directly in the UI.
Visual Aids: Includes a Trio of EMAs (28, 80, 200) for trend context.
How to use:
Attach to any chart (Optimized for 15m/1h timeframes).
Configure your Webhook Secret and risk parameters.
Set an alert using "Any alert() function call".
