Composite Z-Score with Linear Regression Bands [UAlgo]The Composite Z-Score with Linear Regression Bands is a technical indicator designed to provide traders with a comprehensive analysis of price momentum, volatility, and volume. By combining multiple moving averages with slope analysis, volume/volatility compression-expansion metrics, and Z-Score calculations, this indicator aims to highlight potential breakout and breakdown points with high accuracy. The inclusion of linear regression bands further enhances the analysis by providing dynamic support and resistance levels, which adapt to market conditions. This makes the indicator particularly useful in identifying overbought/oversold conditions, volume squeezes, and the overall direction of the trend.
🔶 Key Features
Multi-Length Slope Calculation: The indicator uses multiple Hull Moving Averages (HMA) across various lengths to calculate slope angles, which are then converted into Z-Scores. This helps in capturing both short-term and long-term price momentum.
Volume/Volatility Composite Analysis: By calculating a composite value derived from both volume and volatility, the indicator identifies periods of compression (squeezes) and expansion, which are crucial for detecting potential breakout opportunities.
Linear Regression Bands: The inclusion of dynamic linear regression bands provides traders with adaptive support and resistance levels. These bands are enhanced by the composite value, which adjusts the band width based on market conditions, offering a clearer view of possible price reversals.
Overbought/Oversold Detection: The indicator highlights overbought and oversold conditions by comparing Z-Scores against the upper and lower bounds of the regression bands, which can signal potential reversal points.
Customizable Inputs: Users can customize key parameters such as the lengths of the moving averages, the regression band period, and the number of deviations used for the bands, allowing for flexibility in adapting the indicator to different market environments.
🔶 Interpreting the Indicator
Z-Score Plots: The individual Z-Score plots represent the normalized slope of the Hull Moving Averages over different periods. Positive values indicate upward momentum, while negative values suggest downward momentum. The combined Z-Sum provides a broader view of the overall market momentum.
Composite Value: The composite value is a ratio of volume to volatility, which highlights periods of market compression and expansion. When the composite value rises, it suggests increasing market activity, often preceding a breakout.
Why are we calculating values for multiple lengths?
The Composite Z-Score with Linear Regression Bands indicator employs a multi-timeframe analysis by calculating Z-scores for various moving average lengths. This approach provides a more comprehensive view of market dynamics and helps to identify trends and potential reversals across different timeframes. By considering multiple lengths, we can:
Capture a broader range of market behaviors: Different moving average lengths capture different aspects of price movement. Shorter lengths are more sensitive to recent price changes, while longer lengths provide a smoother representation of the underlying trend.
Reduce the impact of noise: By combining Z-scores from multiple lengths, we can help to filter out some of the noise that can be present in shorter-term data and obtain a more robust signal.
Enhance the reliability of signals: When Z-scores from multiple lengths align, it can increase the confidence in the identified trend or potential reversal. This can help to reduce the likelihood of false signals.
In essence, calculating values for multiple lengths allows the indicator to provide a more nuanced and reliable assessment of market conditions, making it a valuable tool for traders and analysts.
Linear Regression Bands: The central line represents the linear regression of the Z-Sum, while the upper and lower bands represent the dynamic resistance and support levels, respectively. The deviation from the regression line indicates the strength of the current trend. When price moves beyond these bands, it may signal an overbought (above upper band) or oversold (below lower band) condition.
Volume/Volatility Squeeze: When the price moves between the regression bands and the volume/volatility-adjusted bands, the market is in a squeeze. Breakouts from this squeeze can lead to significant price moves, which are indicated by the filling of areas between the Z-Score plots and the bands.
Color Interpretation: The indicator uses color changes to make it easier to interpret the data. Teal colors generally indicate upward momentum or strong conditions, while red suggests downward momentum or weakening conditions. The intensity of the color reflects the strength of the signal.
Overbought/Oversold Signals: The indicator marks potential overbought and oversold conditions when Z-Scores cross above or below the upper and lower regression bands, respectively. These signals are crucial for identifying potential reversal points in the market.
🔶 Disclaimer
Use with Caution: This indicator is provided for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered as financial advice. Users should exercise caution and perform their own analysis before making trading decisions based on the indicator's signals.
Not Financial Advice: The information provided by this indicator does not constitute financial advice, and the creator (UAlgo) shall not be held responsible for any trading losses incurred as a result of using this indicator.
Backtesting Recommended: Traders are encouraged to backtest the indicator thoroughly on historical data before using it in live trading to assess its performance and suitability for their trading strategies.
Risk Management: Trading involves inherent risks, and users should implement proper risk management strategies, including but not limited to stop-loss orders and position sizing, to mitigate potential losses.
No Guarantees: The accuracy and reliability of the indicator's signals cannot be guaranteed, as they are based on historical price data and past performance may not be indicative of future results.
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Bollinger RSI BandsIndicator Description:
The "Bollinger RSI Bands" is an advanced technical analysis tool designed to empower traders with comprehensive insights into market trends, reversals, and overbought/oversold conditions. This multifaceted indicator combines the unique features of candle coloration and Bollinger Bands with the Relative Strength Index (RSI), making it an indispensable tool for traders seeking to optimize their trading strategies.
Purpose:
The primary purpose of the "Bollinger RSI Bands" indicator is to provide traders with a holistic view of market dynamics by offering the following key functionalities:
Candle Coloration: The indicator's signature candle colors - green for bullish and red for bearish - serve as a visual representation of the prevailing market trend, enabling traders to quickly identify and confirm market direction.
RSI-Based Moving Average: A smoothed RSI-based moving average is plotted, facilitating the detection of trend changes and potential reversal points with greater clarity.
RSI Bands: Upper and lower RSI bands, set at 70 and 30, respectively, help traders pinpoint overbought and oversold conditions, aiding in timely entry and exit decisions.
Bollinger Bands: In addition to RSI bands, Bollinger Bands are overlaid on the RSI-based moving average, offering insights into price volatility and highlighting potential breakout opportunities.
How to Use:
To maximize the utility of the "Bollinger RSI Bands" indicator, traders can follow these essential steps:
Candle Color Confirmation: Assess the color of the candles. Green candles signify a bullish trend, while red candles indicate a bearish trend, providing a clear and intuitive visual confirmation of market direction.
Overbought and Oversold Identification: Monitor price levels relative to the upper RSI band (70) for potential overbought signals and below the lower RSI band (30) for potential oversold signals, allowing for timely adjustments to trading positions.
Trend Reversal Recognition: Observe changes in the direction of the RSI-based moving average. A transition from bearish to bullish, or vice versa, can serve as a valuable signal for potential trend reversals.
Volatility and Breakout Opportunities: Keep a watchful eye on the Bollinger Bands. Expanding bands signify increased price volatility, often signaling forthcoming breakout opportunities.
Why Use It:
The "Bollinger RSI Bands" indicator offers traders several compelling reasons to incorporate it into their trading strategies:
Clear Trend Confirmation: The indicator's distinct candle colors provide traders with immediate confirmation of the current trend direction, simplifying trend-following strategies.
Precise Entry and Exit Points: By identifying overbought and oversold conditions, traders can make more precise entries and exits, optimizing their risk-reward ratios.
Timely Trend Reversal Signals: Recognizing shifts in the RSI-based moving average direction allows traders to anticipate potential trend reversals and adapt their strategies accordingly.
Volatility Insights: Bollinger Bands offer valuable insights into price volatility, aiding in the identification of potential breakout opportunities.
User-Friendly and Versatile: Despite its advanced features, the indicator remains user-friendly and versatile, catering to traders of all experience levels.
In summary, the "Bollinger RSI Bands" indicator is an indispensable tool for traders seeking a comprehensive view of market dynamics. With its unique combination of candle coloration and Bollinger Bands, it empowers traders to make more informed and strategic trading decisions, ultimately enhancing their trading outcomes.
Note: Always utilize this indicator in conjunction with other technical and fundamental analysis tools and exercise prudence in your trading decisions. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
SD Bands Filtered Signals### SD Bands Filtered Signals: Reversion & Volatility Scanner
**Core Description:**
The SD Bands Filtered Signals is a tool developed to help traders identify more accurate buy and sell signals in sideways markets, or during periods of low price movement. It utilizes the principles of Standard Deviation (SD) and a Moving Average (MA), with a unique 'signal filtering' system added to reduce unnecessary noise.
**Key Features:**
* **SD Bands:** Creates upper and lower bands to define price volatility zones, providing a clear overview of market conditions.
* **Intelligent Reversal Signals:** Generates specially filtered Buy/Sell signals for a 'Reversion to the Mean' strategy. These signals appear only when the market has low volatility and the price touches the SD Bands.
* **Advanced Signal Filtering System:** Uses a **`Cooldown Bars`** variable to set a rest period between signals. This prevents repetitive arrows in the same zone, helping you find the best signal at the most suitable point.
* **Fully Customizable:** You can adjust the **`Length`**, **`Multiplier`**, **`Sideways Threshold`**, and **`Cooldown Bars`** to fit your trading style and asset of choice.
**How to Use:**
* **Buy Signal (Green Arrow Up):** Look for this signal when the market is sideways and the price moves down to touch the lower band (SD Low).
* **Sell Signal (Red Arrow Down):** Look for this signal when the market is sideways and the price moves up to touch the upper band (SD High).
* **Customization:** You can adjust the **`Cooldown Bars`** value to control the number of arrows. If you want more accurate but fewer signals, increase this value.
**Disclaimer:**
* This indicator is an **analytical tool only** and is not a 100% guarantee of profit.
* It should be used in conjunction with other forms of analysis, such as candlestick patterns, trading volume, and proper risk management.
ไทย
ชื่ออินดิเคเตอร์ "SD Bands Filtered Signals: Reversion & Volatility Scanner"
คำอธิบายหลัก:
อินดิเคเตอร์ SD Bands Filtered Signals เป็นเครื่องมือที่ถูกพัฒนาขึ้นเพื่อช่วยให้นักเทรดสามารถระบุสัญญาณซื้อ (Buy) และขาย (Sell) ที่แม่นยำขึ้นในตลาดแบบ Sideways หรือช่วงที่ราคาเคลื่อนที่ในกรอบแคบๆ โดยใช้หลักการของ Standard Deviation (SD) และ Moving Average (MA) และเพิ่มระบบ 'กรองสัญญาณ' ที่เป็นเอกลักษณ์เพื่อลดสัญญาณรบกวน (Noise) ที่ไม่จำเป็นออกไป
คุณสมบัติเด่น:
* SD Bands: สร้างเส้นขอบบนและล่างเพื่อระบุโซนความผันผวนของราคา ทำให้เห็นภาพรวมของตลาดได้ง่าย
* สัญญาณ Reversal อัจฉริยะ: สร้างสัญญาณ Buy/Sell ที่ถูกคัดกรองมาเป็นพิเศษสำหรับกลยุทธ์การกลับตัว (Reversion to the Mean) โดยจะปรากฏเฉพาะเมื่อตลาดมีความผันผวนต่ำและราคาแตะขอบของ SD Bands
* ระบบกรองสัญญาณขั้นสูง: ใช้ตัวแปร Cooldown Bars เพื่อกำหนดระยะเวลาพักสัญญาณ ทำให้ไม่เกิดลูกศรซ้ำๆ ในโซนเดียวกัน และช่วยให้คุณได้สัญญาณที่ดีที่สุดในจุดที่เหมาะสมที่สุด
* ปรับแต่งได้เต็มที่: คุณสามารถปรับค่า Length, Multiplier, Sideways Threshold และ Cooldown Bars เพื่อให้เข้ากับสไตล์การเทรดและคู่สินทรัพย์ที่คุณสนใจ
วิธีการใช้งาน:
* สัญญาณ Buy (ลูกศรสีเขียวขึ้น): มองหาสัญญาณนี้เมื่อตลาดอยู่ในช่วง Sideways และราคาวิ่งลงมาแตะเส้นขอบล่าง (SD Low)
* สัญญาณ Sell (ลูกศรสีแดงลง): มองหาสัญญาณนี้เมื่อตลาดอยู่ในช่วง Sideways และราคาวิ่งขึ้นไปแตะเส้นขอบบน (SD High)
* การปรับแต่ง: คุณสามารถปรับค่า Cooldown Bars เพื่อให้ได้จำนวนลูกศรที่ต้องการ หากต้องการสัญญาณที่แม่นยำขึ้นแต่จำนวนน้อยลง ให้เพิ่มค่านี้ให้สูงขึ้น
ข้อควรระวัง:
* อินดิเคเตอร์นี้เป็นเพียงเครื่องมือวิเคราะห์ ไม่ใช่สัญญาณที่การันตีผลกำไร 100%
* ควรใช้ประกอบกับการวิเคราะห์อื่นๆ เช่น รูปแบบแท่งเทียน, ปริมาณการซื้อขาย (Volume) และการจัดการความเสี่ยงที่เหมาะสม
Bollinger Bands (Bad Ass B-Bands) - Wyckoff ModeHi Everyone! It's time to make this indicator public reduce the load off of me for others requesting access... This particular version of Bad Ass B-Bands has a minor change in the default settings to reduce the thickness of the B-Bands to number 1 thickness instead of a default to number 2 thickness. Feel free to adjust the colors to your personal preference to work well with the background color of your choosing.
DEFAULT INPUTS:
The Standard Deviation for White Upper B-Band = Positive 1.0
The Standard Deviation for White Lower B-Band = Negative 1.0
The Standard Deviation for Aqua Upper B-Band = Positive 1.618
The Standard Deviation for Aqua Upper B-Band = Negative 1.618
The Standard Deviation for Orange Upper B-Band = Positive 2.618
The Standard Deviation for Orange Upper B-Band = Negative 2.618
The Standard Deviation for Red Upper B-Band = Positive 3.618
The Standard Deviation for Red Upper B-Band = Negative 3.618
The Yellow B-Band BASIS is setup for 20-Moving Average
It's EXTREMELY IMPORTANT to use this indicator with my Phoenix Ascending 2.201 indicator to get a better indication of where the price action can run up to or down to in most any time frame.
BASIC RULES BELOW: Be advised these rules are ONLY BASIC... More detailed rules will be made available in the future.
If the Red RSI inside Phoenix Ascending indicator goes above level 50, there's a chance for price action to run up to the Aqua/Orange UPPER B-Bands.
If the Blue LSMA inside the Phoenix Ascending indicator goes above level 50, there's a chance for the B-Bands to expand and the body of each candle to remain inside the Aqua/Orange UPPER B-Bands until the B-Bands begin to flatten and/or contract.
If the Red RSI inside the Phoenix Ascending indicator goes below level 50, there's a CHANCE for the price action to fall down to the Aqua/Orange LOWER B-Bands.
If the Blue LSMA inside the phoenix Ascending indicator goes below level 50, there's a CHANCE for the B-Bands to expand and the body of each candle to remain inside the Aqua/Orange LOWER B-Bands until the B-Bands begin to flatten and/or contract.
If the Green Line falls down to level 50 inside the Phoenix Ascending Indicator, there's a CHANCE for the price action to fall to the Yellow B-Band Basis.
If the Green Line runs up to level 50 inside the Phoenix Ascending Indicator, there's a CHANCE for the price action to run up to the Yellow B-Band Basis.
REMINDER: The rules above are ONLY "BASIC" RULES. Additional rules will be available in the future.
Happy Trading and Stay Awesome!
David
SETUP VIDEO FOR PHOENIX ASCENDING 2.201 and BOLLINGER BANDS:
AE - ATR Exhaustion ChannelAE - ATR Exhaustion Channel
📈 Overview
Identify Exhaustion Zones & Trend Breakouts with ATR Precision!
The AE - ATR Exhaustion Channel is a powerful volatility-based trading tool that combines an averaged SMA with ATR bands to dynamically highlight potential trend exhaustion zones. It provides real-time breakout detection by marking when price moves beyond key volatility bands, helping traders spot overextensions and reversals with ease.
🔑 Key Features
✔️ ATR-SMA Hybrid Channel: Uses an averaged SMA as the core trend filter while incorporating adaptive ATR-based bands for precise volatility tracking.
✔️ Dynamic Exhaustion Markers: Marks red crosses when price exceeds the upper band and green crosses when price drops below the lower band.
✔️ Customizable ATR Sensitivity: Adjust the ATR multiplier and length settings to fine-tune band sensitivity based on market conditions.
✔️ Clear Channel Visualization: A gray SMA midpoint and a blue-filled ATR band zone make it easy to track market structure.
📚 How It Works
1️⃣ Averaged SMA Calculation: The script calculates an averaged SMA over a user-defined range (min/max period). This smooths out short-term fluctuations while preserving trend direction.
2️⃣ ATR Band Construction: The ATR value (adjusted by a multiplier) is added to/subtracted from the SMA to form dynamic upper and lower volatility bands.
3️⃣ Exhaustion Detection:
If high > upper ATR band, a red cross is plotted (potential overextension).
If low < lower ATR band, a green cross is plotted (potential reversal zone).
4️⃣ Filled ATR Channel: The area between the upper and lower bands is shaded blue, providing a visual trading range.
🎨 Customization & Settings
⚙️ ATR Length – Adjusts the ATR calculation period (default: 14).
⚙️ ATR Multiplier – Scales the ATR bands for tighter or wider volatility tracking (default: 0.8, adjustable in 0.1 steps).
⚙️ SMA Range (Min/Max Length) – Defines the period range for calculating the averaged SMA (default: 5-20).
⚙️ Rolling Lookback Length – Controls how far back the high/low comparison is calculated (default: 50 bars).
🚀 Practical Usage
📌 Spotting Exhaustion Zones – Look for red/green markers appearing outside the ATR bands, signaling potential trend exhaustion and possible reversal opportunities.
📌 Breakout Confirmation – Price consistently breaching the upper band with momentum could indicate continuation, while repeated touches without strong closes may hint at reversal zones.
📌 Trend Reversal Signals – Watch for green markers below the lower band in uptrends (buy signals) and red markers above the upper band in downtrends (sell signals).
🔔 Alerts & Notifications
📢 Set Alerts for Exhaustion Signals!
Traders can configure alerts to trigger when price breaches the ATR bands, allowing for instant notifications when volatility-based exhaustion is detected.
📊 Example Scenarios
✔ Trend Exhaustion in Overextended Moves – A series of red crosses near resistance may indicate a short opportunity.
✔ Trend Exhaustion in Overextended Moves – A series of red crosses near resistance may indicate an opportunity to open a short trade.
✔ Volatility Compression Breakouts – If price consolidates within the ATR bands and suddenly breaks out, it could signify a momentum shift.
✔ Reversal Catching in Trending Markets – Spot potential trend reversals by looking for green markers below the ATR bands in bullish markets.
🌟 Why Choose AE - ATR Exhaustion Channel?
Trade with Confidence. Spot Volatility. Catch Breakouts.
The AE - ATR Exhaustion Channel is an essential tool for traders looking to identify trend exhaustion, detect breakouts, and manage volatility effectively. Whether you're trading stocks, crypto, or forex, this ATR-SMA hybrid system provides clear visual cues to help you stay ahead of market moves.
✅ Customizable to Fit Any Market
✅ Combines Volatility & Trend Analysis
✅ Easy-to-Use with Instant Breakout Detection
Kalman PredictorThe **Kalman Predictor** indicator is a powerful tool designed for traders looking to enhance their market analysis by smoothing price data and projecting future price movements. This script implements a Kalman filter, a statistical method for noise reduction, to dynamically estimate price trends and velocity. Combined with ATR-based confidence bands, it provides actionable insights into potential price movement, while offering clear trend and momentum visualization.
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#### **Key Features**:
1. **Kalman Filter Smoothing**:
- Dynamically estimates the current price state and velocity to filter out market noise.
- Projects three future price levels (`Next Bar`, `Next +2`, `Next +3`) based on velocity.
2. **Dynamic Confidence Bands**:
- Confidence bands are calculated using ATR (Average True Range) to reflect market volatility.
- Visualizes potential price deviation from projected levels.
3. **Trend Visualization**:
- Color-coded prediction dots:
- **Green**: Indicates an upward trend (positive velocity).
- **Red**: Indicates a downward trend (negative velocity).
- Dynamically updated label displaying the current trend and velocity value.
4. **User Customization**:
- Inputs to adjust the process and measurement noise for the Kalman filter (`q` and `r`).
- Configurable ATR multiplier for confidence bands.
- Toggleable trend label with adjustable positioning.
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#### **How It Works**:
1. **Kalman Filter Core**:
- The Kalman filter continuously updates the estimated price state and velocity based on real-time price changes.
- Projections are based on the current price trend (velocity) and extend into the future (Next Bar, +2, +3).
2. **Confidence Bands**:
- Calculated using ATR to provide a dynamic range around the projected future prices.
- Indicates potential volatility and helps traders assess risk-reward scenarios.
3. **Trend Label**:
- Updates dynamically on the last bar to show:
- Current trend direction (Up/Down).
- Velocity value, providing insight into the expected magnitude of the price movement.
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#### **How to Use**:
- **Trend Analysis**:
- Observe the direction and spacing of the prediction dots relative to current candles.
- Larger spacing indicates a potential strong move, while clustering suggests consolidation.
- **Risk Management**:
- Use the confidence bands to gauge potential price volatility and set stop-loss or take-profit levels accordingly.
- **Pullback Detection**:
- Look for flattening or clustering of dots during trends as a signal of potential pullbacks or reversals.
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#### **Customizable Inputs**:
- **Kalman Filter Parameters**:
- `lookback`: Adjusts the smoothing window.
- `q`: Process noise (higher values make the filter more reactive to changes).
- `r`: Measurement noise (controls sensitivity to price deviations).
- **Confidence Bands**:
- `band_multiplier`: Multiplies ATR to define the range of confidence bands.
- **Visualization**:
- `show_label`: Option to toggle the trend label.
- `label_offset`: Adjusts the label’s distance from the price for better visibility.
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#### **Examples of Use**:
- **Scalping**: Use on lower timeframes (e.g., 1-minute, 5-minute) to detect short-term price trends and reversals.
- **Swing Trading**: Identify pullbacks or continuations on higher timeframes (e.g., 4-hour, daily) by observing the prediction dots and confidence bands.
- **Risk Assessment**: Confidence bands help visualize potential price volatility, aiding in the placement of stops and targets.
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#### **Notes for Traders**:
- The **Kalman Predictor** does not predict the future with certainty but provides a statistically informed estimate of price movement.
- Confidence bands are based on historical volatility and should be used as guidelines, not guarantees.
- Always combine this tool with other analysis techniques for optimal results.
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This script is open-source, and the Kalman filter logic has been implemented uniquely to integrate noise reduction with dynamic confidence band visualization. If you find this indicator useful, feel free to share your feedback and experiences!
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#### **Credits**:
This script was developed leveraging the statistical principles of Kalman filtering and is entirely original. It incorporates ATR for dynamic confidence band calculations to enhance trader usability and market adaptability.
%MAThis indicator is designed to plot a Simple Moving Average (SMA) along with customizable upper and lower bands (% up/down) on a TradingView chart. Here's a brief but thorough explanation of its functionality:
TL;DR: This script shows percentages above and below customizable moving average timeframes & legnths. It's unique in the sense that it isn't on a separate pane & gives visual clarity against the price in real time HLOC.
1. Main SMA Plot
The script calculates a Simple Moving Average (SMA) based on user-defined inputs:
Timeframe: E.g., daily ("Daily") by default.
Length: E.g., 50 periods by default.
Color: Customizable by the user.
This SMA acts as the central reference line and can be toggled on or off using a "Show" option.
2. Upper and Lower Bands
The script generates two upper bands and two lower bands around the main SMA.
Each band is derived from an SMA (calculated similarly to the main SMA) and offset by a percentage:
Upper Bands: SMA × (1 + distance percentage / 100), e.g., SMA × 1.05 for a 5% offset.
Lower Bands: SMA × (1 - distance percentage / 100), e.g., SMA × 0.95 for a 5% offset.
These bands can indicate potential support, resistance, or volatility ranges.
3. Customization
Users can independently configure:
Visibility: Toggle each band and the main SMA on or off.
Timeframe: Set the timeframe for each SMA calculation.
Length: Define the SMA period.
Distance Percentage: Adjust the offset for each band.
Color: Choose colors for all plotted lines.
This flexibility allows tailored analysis for different trading strategies or timeframes.
4. Plotting
The main SMA and each band are plotted using TradingView’s plot function, but only if their respective "Show" options are enabled.
Lines are displayed with user-specified colors and styles (e.g., the main SMA has a linewidth of 2).
Purpose
This script provides a versatile tool for technical analysis, enabling traders to visualize an SMA with percentage-based bands to identify key price levels or ranges, such as support/resistance, volatility zones, and trends, with extensive customization options.
QuantumBands - Tutor Metatrader🚀 QuantumBands - Tutor Metatrader 🚀
📖 Description:
QuantumBands is a powerful technical indicator designed to enhance your trading analysis. It combines the popular Bollinger Bands with a unique twist, providing you with valuable insights into market dynamics. This indicator is presented by the Tutor Metatrader channel, offering expert guidance and education on using the indicator effectively.
🔍 How it Works:
QuantumBands calculates the Bollinger Bands based on a defined period and multiplier. The indicator plots the middle band (basis), the upper band, and the lower band on your chart, visualizing potential price volatility and areas of support and resistance. Additionally, it generates buy and sell signals when the price crosses the bands, helping you identify potential entry and exit points in your trading strategy.
🎯 Key Features:
- Customizable period and multiplier for the Bollinger Bands.
- Clear visual representation of the bands for easy analysis.
- Buy and sell signals for potential trading opportunities.
- Backed by the expertise of Tutor Metatrader channel.
📚 How to Use:
1. Set the desired period and multiplier for the Bollinger Bands.
2. Look for price action near the bands and monitor for potential reversals or breakouts.
3. Pay attention to buy and sell signals generated when the price crosses the bands.
4. Consider additional factors and perform proper risk management before executing trades.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Trading involves risk, and this indicator should be used as a tool to support your analysis. Always perform your due diligence and combine the indicator with other technical and fundamental analysis methods.
🌟 Enjoy using QuantumBands for your trading analysis, and remember to check out the Tutor Metatrader channel for expert guidance and educational content!
💡 Share your feedback and trading experiences with QuantumBands - Tutor Metatrader in the comments below. Happy trading!
EMA GridThe EMA Grid indicator is a powerful tool that calculates the overall market sentiment by comparing the order of 20 different Exponential Moving Averages (EMAs) over various lengths. The indicator assigns a rating based on how well-ordered the EMAs are relative to each other, representing the strength and direction of the market trend. It also smooths out the macro movements using cumulative calculations and visually represents the market sentiment through color-coded bands.
EMA Calculation:
The indicator uses a series of EMAs with different lengths, starting from 5 and going up to 100. Each EMA is calculated either using the exponential moving averages.
The EMAs form the grid that the indicator uses to measure the order and distance between them.
Rating Calculation:
The indicator computes the relative distance between consecutive EMAs and sums these differences.
The cumulative sum is further smoothed using multiple EMAs with different lengths (from 3 to 21). This smooths out short-term fluctuations and helps identify broader trends.
Market Sentiment Rating:
The overall sentiment is calculated by comparing the values of these smoothing EMAs. If the shorter-term EMA is above the longer-term EMA, it contributes positively to the sentiment; otherwise, it contributes negatively.
The final rating is a normalized value based on the relationship between these EMAs, producing a sentiment score between 1 (bullish) and -1 (bearish).
Color Coding and Bands:
The indicator uses the sentiment rating to color the space between the 100 EMA and 200 EMA, representing the strength of the trend.
If the sentiment is bullish (rating > 0), the band is shaded green. If the sentiment is bearish (rating < 0), the band is shaded red.
The intensity of the color is based on the strength of the sentiment, with stronger trends resulting in more saturated colors.
Utility for Traders:
The EMA Grid is ideal for traders looking to gauge the broader market trend by analyzing the structure and alignment of multiple EMAs. The color-coded band between the 100 and 200 EMAs provides an at-a-glance view of market momentum, helping traders make informed decisions based on the trend's strength and direction.
This indicator can be used to identify bullish or bearish conditions and offers a smoothed perspective on market trends, reducing noise and highlighting significant trend shifts.
Bollinger Band + Mid BandBollinger Band + Mid Band
This indicator combines the classic Bollinger Bands with enhanced customization options, allowing traders to fine-tune the settings according to their specific strategies.
Key Features:
Moving Average Flexibility: Choose between Simple Moving Average (SMA), Exponential Moving Average (EMA), or Weighted Moving Average (WMA) as the central basis for the Bollinger Bands. This flexibility allows you to align the indicator with your preferred method of trend analysis.
Dual Band Deviation: The indicator includes two sets of upper and lower bands based on different standard deviation multipliers. This helps you analyze both the tightness of price action and potential breakout zones.
Customizable Colors: The mid-band, upper bands, and lower bands can be fully customized in terms of color, allowing you to personalize the visual representation of the indicator on your charts.
Dynamic Transparency: The space between the outer Bollinger Bands can be filled with a customizable transparent color, making it easy to visualize price movements within the bands.
Alerts for Crossovers: Alerts are triggered whenever the price crosses above the upper band or below the lower band, giving you timely notifications of potential breakout or breakdown scenarios.
Overbought/Oversold Visualization: The background of the chart changes color when the price crosses above the upper band (indicating overbought conditions) or below the lower band (indicating oversold conditions), providing a visual cue to help you identify market extremes.
Labeling for Significant Events: Labels appear on the chart whenever the price crosses the upper or lower bands, helping you quickly identify key moments for further analysis.
This script is designed for traders who want to leverage Bollinger Bands in their technical analysis but require additional flexibility and customization options. Whether you're using it for trend analysis, volatility assessment, or identifying overbought and oversold conditions, this tool can be tailored to fit a wide variety of trading styles.
Usage:
Ideal for traders looking to enhance the standard Bollinger Bands with more dynamic and customizable features.
Suitable for any market, including stocks, forex, and cryptocurrencies.
Useful in identifying volatility squeezes, breakouts, and potential reversal points.
Volume Adaptive Bollinger Bands (MZ VABB)This indicator is a functional enhancement to John Bollinger's Bollinger Bands. I've used Volume to adapt dynamic length which is used in basis (middle line) of Bollinger Bands and Simple Moving Average is replaced with Adaptive Ehlers Deviation Scaled Moving Average ( AEDSMA ).
BOLLINGER BANDS BASIC USAGE AND LIMITATIONS
Bollinger bands are popular among traders because of their simple way to detect volatility in market and redefine support and resistance accordingly. These are some basic usages of original Bollinger Bands:
Most commonly Bollinger Band works on 20 period Simple Moving Average as Basis / Middle Line and standard deviation of 2 for volatility detection.
Upper and lower bands can act as support and resistance which accordingly update with standard deviation of same period as of Simple Moving Average.
As upper and lower bands act as volatility measure which benefits in Squeeze detection and breakout trading.
Among all the usages there are some limitations as follows:
Original Bollinger Bands use 20 period Simple Moving Average as Basis which itself restricted to some number of data pints and if market moves in one direction or simply goes sideways for long time; candles can stay on either bands for long time. This gives benefit for staying in directional trade but will completely nullify the use of both bands as support and resistance.
Above point simply be explained as markets can stay overbought / oversold for long time and one way to make Bollinger Bands more useful is to simply use higher periods in SMA but as we know with higher periods SMA becomes more laggy and less adaptive.
Most traders use BBs alongside some other Volume Oscillator for example "On Balance Volume" but that does solve BBs limitations issue that it should be more adaptive to detect volatility in market.
VOLUME ADAPTIVE BOLLINGER BAND WORKING PRINCIPLE
Best way to make original Bollinger band more adaptive was to just use dynamic length instead on constant 20 period. This dynamic length had to be based on some other powerful parameter which can't be volatility as BB itself is a volatility indicator and adapting its length based volatility would have been superimposing volatility on Bollinger bands giving unrealistic results.
For adaptive length, I tried using Volume and for this purpose I used my Relative Volume Strength Index " RVSI " indicator. RVSI is the best way to detect if Volume is going for a breakout or not and based on that indication length of Bollinger Band Basis Moving Average changes.
RVSI breaking above provided value would indicate Volume breakout and hence dynamic length would accordingly make Bollinger band basis moving average more over fitted and similarly standard deviation of achieved dynamic length would give better bands for support and resistance. Similar case would happen if Volume goes down and dynamic length becomes more underfit.
According to my back testing studies I found that Simple Moving Average wasn't the best choice for dynamic length usage in Bollinger Band Basis. So, I used Adaptive Ehlers Deviation Scaled Moving Average ( AEDSMA ) which is more adaptive and already modified to adapt with RVSI.
SLOPE USAGE FOR TREND STRENGTH DETCTION
Volume Adaptive Bollinger Bands are more reactive to market trends so, I used slope for trend strength detection.
If slope of Volume Adaptive Bollinger Band Basis (i.e. AEDSMA ), Upper and Lower Bands is supporting a trend at same time then script will provide signal in that direction. That signal can also use Volume as confirmation if Bollinger Bands trend direction is supported by Volume or not.
DYNAMIC COLORS AND TREND CORRELATION
I’ve used dynamic coloring in Basis ( AEDSMA ) to identify trends with more detail which are as follows:
Lime Color: Slope supported Strong Uptrend also supported by Volume and Volatility or whatever you’ve chosen from both of them.
Fuchsia Color: Weak uptrend only supported by Slope or whatever you’ve selected.
Red Color: Slope supported Strong Downtrend also supported by Volume and Volatility or whatever you’ve chosen from both of them.
Grey Color: Weak Downtrend only supported by Slope or whatever you’ve selected.
Yellow Color: Possible reversal indication by Slope if enabled. Market is either sideways, consolidating or showing choppiness during that period.
SIGNALS
Green Circle: Market good for long with support of Volume and Volatility or whatever you’ve chosen from both of them.
Red Circle: Market good to short with support from Volume and Volatility or whatever you’ve chosen from both of them.
Flag: Market either touched upper or lower band and can act as good TP and warning for reversal.
FIBONACCI BANDS
I’ve included Fibonacci multiple bands which would act as good support/resistance zones. For example, 0.618 Fib level act as good local support and resistance in both upper and lower zones. Fibonacci values can be modified but should be lower than 1.
DEFAULT SETTINGS
I’ve set default Minimum length to 50 and Maximum length to 100 which I’ve found works best for almost all timeframes but you can change this delta to adapt your timeframe accordingly with more precision.
Dynamic length adoption is enabled based on Volume only but volatility can be selected which is already explained above.
Trend signals are enabled based on Slope and Volume but Volatility can be enabled for more precise confirmations.
In “ RVSI ” settings "Klinger Volume Oscillator" is set to default but others work good too especially Volume Zone Oscillator. For more details about Volume Breakout you can check “MZ RVSI Indicator".
ATR breakout is set to be positive if period 14 exceeds period 46 but can be changed if more adaption with volatility is required.
EDSMA super smoother filter length is set to 20 which can be increased to 50 or more for better smoothing but this will also change slope results accordingly.
EDSMA super smoother filter poles are set to 2 because found better results with 2 instead of 3.
FURTHER ENHANCEMENTS
So far, I've achieved better results with "Klinger Volume Oscillator" in RVSI but TFS Volume Oscillator and On Balance Volume can be used which would change dynamic length differently. It doesn't mean that results would be wrong with some oscillator and precise with others but every oscillator works in its specific way for and RVSI just detect strength of Volume based on provided oscillator.
Bollinger Bands With User Selectable MABollinger Bands with user selection options to calculate the moving average basis and bands from a variety of different moving averages.
The user selects their choice of moving average, and the bands automatically adjust. The user may select a MA that reacts faster to volatility or slower/smoother.
Added additional options to color the bands or basis based on the current trend and alternate candle colors for band touches. Options:
REACT SLOW/SMOOTH TO VOLATILITY
simple moving average (Regular Bollinger Bands)
REACT SMOOTH TO VOLATILITY
exponential moving average (EMA Bollinger Bands)
weighted moving average (Weighted MA Bollinger Bands)
exponential hull moving average (Hull Bollinger Bands with better smoothing)
HIGHLY ADJUSTABLE TO VOLATILITY
Arnaud Legoux Moving average (ALMA Bollinger Bands)
Note: 0.85 ALMA default for more smoothing, set offset=1 to turn off smoothing
REACT HARSH TO VOLATILITY
least squares moving average (Least Squares Bollinger Bands)
REACT VERY FAST TO VOLATILITY
hull moving average (Hull Bollinger Bands or Hullinger Bands)
VALUE ADDED: This script is unique in that no other Bollinger Bands indicator offers a user selection for moving average, and some of the options do not exist yet as Bollinger Bands indicators.
Definitions:
Bollinger Bands: A Bollinger Band® is a technical analysis tool defined by a set of trendlines plotted two standard deviations (positively and negatively) away from a simple moving average (SMA) of a security's price, but which can be adjusted to user preferences.
Exponential Bollinger Bands: The most important characteristics of the Exponential Bollinger Bands indicator are: When the market is flat, the bands will stay much closer to prices. When the volatility is high, the bands move away from prices faster.
Hull Bollinger Bands: Bollinger Bands calculated by Hull moving average, rather than simple moving average or ema. The Hull Moving Average (HMA), developed by Alan Hull, is an extremely fast and smooth moving average. In fact, the HMA almost eliminates lag altogether and manages to improve smoothing at the same time.
Exponential Hull Bollinger Bands: Bollinger Bands calculated by Exponential Hull moving average, rather than simple moving average or ema. The Exponential Hull Moving Average is similar to the standard Hull MA, but with superior smoothing. The standard Hull Moving Average is derived from the weighted moving average (WMA). As other moving average built from weighted moving averages it has a tendency to exaggerate price movement.
Weighted Moving Average Bollinger Bands: A Weighted Moving Average (WMA) is similar to the simple moving average (SMA), except the WMA adds significance to more recent data points.
Arnaud Legoux Moving Average Bollinger Bands: ALMA removes small price fluctuations and enhances the trend by applying a moving average twice, once from left to right, and once from right to left. At the end of this process the phase shift (price lag) commonly associated with moving averages is significantly reduced. Zero-phase digital filtering reduces noise in the signal. Conventional filtering reduces noise in the signal, but adds a delay.
Least Squares Bollinger Bands: The indicator is based on sum of least squares method to find a straight line that best fits data for the selected period. The end point of the line is plotted and the process is repeated on each succeeding period.
RSI with Bollinger Bands and Buy/Sell SignalsPurpose:
This indicator combines the Relative Strength Index (RSI) with Bollinger Bands to identify overbought and oversold conditions in the market. It also generates buy and sell signals based on the interaction between the RSI and the Bollinger Bands. It is particularly useful for traders looking for opportunities in volatile or trending markets.
How It Works:
RSI (Relative Strength Index):
The RSI measures the magnitude of recent price changes to evaluate whether an asset is overbought (values > 70) or oversold (values < 30).
In this indicator, horizontal lines at levels 70 (overbought) and 30 (oversold) are used as reference points.
Bollinger Bands:
Bollinger Bands are calculated around a smoothed moving average of the RSI. The upper band represents dynamic overbought levels, while the lower band indicates dynamic oversold levels.
These bands automatically adjust their width based on the volatility of the RSI, allowing them to adapt to different market conditions.
Buy and Sell Signals:
Buy Signal: A buy signal is generated when the RSI exceeds both the upper Bollinger Band and the overbought level (70). This suggests that the asset is in an extreme bullish phase.
Sell Signal: A sell signal is generated when the RSI falls below both the lower Bollinger Band and the oversold level (30). This suggests that the asset is in an extreme bearish phase.
Alerts:
The indicator includes automatic alerts to notify you when buy or sell signals are generated. This allows traders to act quickly on new opportunities.
Best Practices:
Confirmation in Lower Timeframes:
Although this indicator is powerful, it is recommended to confirm signals in lower timeframes before making trading decisions. For example:
If you receive a buy signal on a 4-hour chart, check if the RSI and Bollinger Bands on lower timeframes (such as 1 hour or 15 minutes) also show bullish signals.
This reduces the risk of false positives and increases the accuracy of your entries.
Use in Trends:
This indicator works best in markets with clear trends. In sideways or low-volatility markets, signals may be less reliable due to the lack of directional momentum.
Risk Management:
Always use stop-loss and take-profit to protect your positions. Buy and sell signals are just one tool for analysis; they do not guarantee results.
Combination with Other Indicators:
To improve accuracy, consider combining this indicator with others, such as MACD, Stochastic Oscillator, or Japanese candlestick patterns. This can provide additional confirmation before opening a position.
Summary:
The RSI + Bollinger Bands with Buy/Sell Signals indicator is an advanced tool designed to identify entry and exit points in the market based on extreme overbought and oversold conditions. However, to maximize its effectiveness, it is crucial to confirm signals in lower timeframes and use it in combination with other technical analysis tools. With proper risk management and careful interpretation of signals, this indicator can be a valuable ally in your trading strategy.
ATR Bands (Keltner Channel), Wick and SRSI Signals [MW]Introduction
This indicator uses a novel combination of ATR Bands, candle wicks crossing the ATR upper and lower bands, and baseline, and combines them with the Stochastic SRSI oscillator to provide early BUY and SELL signals in uptrends, downtrends, and in ranging price conditions.
How it’s unique
People generally understand Bollinger Bands and Keltner Channels. Buy at the bottom band, sell at the top band. However, because the bands themselves are not static, impulsive moves can render them useless. People also generally understand wicks. Candles with large wicks can represent a change in pattern, or volatile price movement. Combining those two to determine if price is reaching a pivot point is relatively novel. When Stochastic RSI (SRSI) filtering is also added, it becomes a genuinely unique combination that can be used to determine trade entries and exits.
What’s the benefit
The benefit of the indicator is that it can help potentially identify pivots WHEN THEY HAPPEN, and with potentially minimal retracement, depending on the trader’s time window. Many indicators wait for a trend to be established, or wait for a breakout to occur, or have to wait for some form of confirmation. In the interpretation used by this indicator, bands, wicks, and SRSI cycles provide both the signal and confirmation.
It takes into account 3 elements:
Price approaching the upper or lower band or the baseline - MEANING: Price is becoming extended based on calculations that use the candle trading range.
A candle wick of a defined proportion (e.g. wick is 1/2 the size of a full candle OR candle body) crosses a band or baseline, but the body does not cross the band or baseline - MEANING: Buyers and sellers are both very active.
The Stochastic RSI reading is above 80 for SELL signals and below 20 for BUY signals - MEANING: Additional confirmation that price is becoming extended based on the current cyclic price pattern.
How to Use
SIGNALS
Buy Signals - Green(ish):
B Signal - Potential pivot up from the lower band when using the preferred multiplier
B1 Signal - Potential pivot up from the lower band when using phi * multiplier
B2 Signal - Potential pivot up from the lower band when using 1/2 * multiplier
B3 Signal - Potential pivot up from baseline
Sell Signals - Red(ish):
S Signal - Potential pivot down from the upper band when using the preferred multiplier
S1 Signal - Potential pivot down from the upper band when using
S2 Signal - Potential pivot down from the upper band when using 1/2 * multiplier
S3 Signal - Potential pivot down from the baseline
DISCUSSION
During an uptrend or downtrend, signals from the baseline can help traders identify areas where they may enter the trending move with the least amount of drawdown. In both cases, entry points can occur with baseline signals in the direction of the trend.
For example, in an uptrend (when the price is forming higher highs and higher lows, or when the baseline is rising), price tends to oscillate between the upper band and baseline. In this case, the baseline BUY signal (B3) can show an entry point.
In a downtrend (when the price is forming lower highs and lower lows, or when the baseline is falling), price tends to oscillate between the baseline and the lower band. In this case, the baseline SELL signal (S3) can show an entry point.
During consolidation, when price is ranging, price tends to oscillate between the upper and lower bands, while crossing through the baseline unperturbed. Here, entry points can occur at the upper and lower bands.
When all conditions are met at the lower band during consolidation, a BUY signal (B), can occur. This signal may also occur prior to a break out of consolidation to the upside.
When all conditions are met at the upper band during consolidation, a SELL signal (S), can occur. This signal may also occur prior to a break out of consolidation to the downside.
Additional B1, B2, and S1, and S2 signals can be displayed that use the bands based on a multiplier that is half that of the primary one, and phi (0.618) times the primary multiplier as a way to quickly check for signals occurring along different, but related, bands.
Calculations
ATR Bands, or Keltner Channels, are a technical analysis tool that are used to measure market volatility and identify overbought or oversold conditions in the trading of financial instruments, such as stocks, bonds, commodities, and currencies. ATR Bands consist of three lines plotted on a price chart:
Middle Band, Basis, or Baseline: This is typically a simple moving average (SMA) of the closing prices over a certain period. It represents the intermediate-term trend of the asset's price.
Upper Band: This is calculated by adding a certain number of ATRs to the middle band (SMA). The upper band adjusts itself with the increase in volatility.
Lower Band: This is calculated by subtracting the same number of ATRs from the middle band (SMA). Like the upper band, the lower band adjusts to changes in volatility.
The candle wick signals occur if the wick is at the specified ratio compared to either the entire candle or the candle body. The upper band, lower band, and baseline signals happen if the wick is the specified ratio of the total candle size. For the major signals for upper and lower bands, these occur when the wick extends outside of the bands while closing a candle inside of the bands. For the baseline signals, they occur if a wick crosses a baseline but closes on the other side.
Settings
CHANNEL SETTINGS
Baseline EMA Period (Default: 21): Period length of the moving average basis line.
ATR Period (Default: 21): The number of periods over which the Average True Range (ATR) is calculated.
Basis MA Type (Default: SMA): The moving average type for the basis line.
Multiplier (Default: 2.5: The deviation multiplier used to calculate the band distance from the basis line.
ADDITIONAL CHANNELS
Half of Multiplier Offset (Default: True): Toggles the display of the ATR bands that are set a distance of half of the ATR multiplier.
Quarter of Multiplier Offset (Default: false): Toggles the display of the ATR bands that are set a distance of one quarter of the ATR multiplier.
Phi (Φ) Offset (Default: false): Toggles the display of the ATR bands that are set a distance of phi (Φ) times the ATR multiplier.
WICK SETTINGS FOR CANDLE FILTERS
Wick Ratio for Bands (Default: 0.4): The ratio of wick size to total candle size for use at upper and lower bands.
Wick Ratio for Baseline (Default: 0.4): The ratio of wick size to total candle size for use at baseline.
Use Candle Body (rather than full candle size) (Default: false): Determines whether wick calculations use the candle body or the entire candle size.
VISUAL PREFERENCES - SIGNALS
Show Signals (Default: true): Allows signal labels to be shown.
Show Signals from 1/2 Band Offset (Default: false): Toggle signals originating from 1/2 offset upper and lower bands.
Show Signals from Phi (Φ) Band Offset (Default: false): Toggle signals originating from phi (Φ) offset upper and lower bands.
Show Baseline Signals (Default: false): Toggle Baseline signals.
VISUAL PREFERENCES - BANDS
Show ATR (Keltner) Bands (Default: true): Use a background color inside the Bollinger Bands.
Fill Bands (Default: true): Use a background color inside the Bollinger Bands.
STOCHASTIC SETTINGS
Use Stochastic RSI Filtering (Default: False): This will only trigger some SELL signals when the stochastic RSI is above 80, and BUY signals when below 20.
K (Default: 3): The smoothing level for the Stochastic RSI.
RSI Length (Default: 14): The period length for the RSI calculation.
Stochastic Length (Default: 8): The period length over which the stochastic calculation is performed.
Other Usage Notes and Limitations
To understand future price movement, this indicator assumes that 3 things must be known:
Evidence of a change of market structure. This can be demonstrated by increased volatility, consolidation, volume spikes (which can be tracked with the MW Volume Impulse Indicator) or, in the case of this indicator, candle wicks.
The potential cause of the change. It could be a VWAP line (which can be tracked with the Multi VWAP , and Multi VWAP from Gaps indicators), an event, an important support or resistance level, a key moving average, or many other things. This indicator assumes the ATR bands can be a cause.
The current position in the price cycle. Oscillators like the RSI, and MACD, are typical measures of price oscillation (other oscillators like the Price and Volume Stochastic Divergence indicator can also be useful). This indicator uses the Stochastic RSI oscillator to determine overbought and oversold conditions.
When evidence of the change appears, and the potential cause of the change is identified, and the price oscillation is at a favorable position for the desired trading direction, this indicator will generate a signal.
ATR Bands (or Keltner Channels) are used to determine when price might “revert to the mean”. Crossing, or being near the upper or lower band, can indicate an overbought or oversold condition, which could lead to a price reversal. By tracking the behavior of candle wicks during these events, we can see how active the battle is between buyers and sellers.
If the top of a wick is large, it may indicate that sellers are aggressively attempting to bring the price down. Conversely, if the bottom wick is large, it can indicate that buyers are actively trying to counter the price action caused by selling pressure.
When this wicking action occurs at times when price is not near the upper band, lower band, or baseline, it could indicate the presence of an important level. That could mean a nearby VWAP line, a supply or demand zone, a round price number, or a number of other factors. In any case, this wick may be the first indication of a price reversal.
Shorter baseline periods may be better for short period trading like scalping or day trading, while longer period baselines can show signals that are better suited to swing trading, or longer term investing.
It's important for traders to be aware of the limitations of any indicator and to use them as part of a broader, well-rounded trading strategy that includes risk management, fundamental analysis, and other tools that can help with reducing false signals, determining trend direction, and providing additional confirmation for a trade decision. Diversifying strategies and not relying solely on one type of indicator or analysis can help mitigate some of these risks.
The TradingView platform allows a maximum of 500 labels per chart. This means that if your settings allow for a lot of signals, labels for earlier ones may not appear if the total number of labels exceeds 500 for the chart.
Uptrick: Volatility Reversion BandsUptrick: Volatility Reversion Bands is an indicator designed to help traders identify potential reversal points in the market by combining volatility and momentum analysis within one comprehensive framework. It calculates dynamic bands around a simple moving average and issues signals when price interacts with these bands. Below is a fully expanded description, structured in multiple sections, detailing originality, usefulness, uniqueness, and the purpose behind blending standard deviation-based and ATR-based concepts. All references to code have been removed to focus on the written explanation only.
Section 1: Overview
Uptrick: Volatility Reversion Bands centers on a moving average around which various bands are constructed. These bands respond to changes in price volatility and can help gauge potential overbought or oversold conditions. Signals occur when the price moves beyond certain thresholds, which may imply a reversal or significant momentum shift.
Section 2: Originality, Usefulness, Uniqness, Purpose
This indicator merges two distinct volatility measurements—Bollinger Bands and ATR—into one cohesive system. Bollinger Bands use standard deviation around a moving average, offering a baseline for what is statistically “normal” price movement relative to a recent mean. When price hovers near the upper band, it may indicate overbought conditions, whereas price near the lower band suggests oversold conditions. This straightforward construction often proves invaluable in moderate-volatility settings, as it pinpoints likely turning points and gauges a market’s typical trading range.
Yet Bollinger Bands alone can falter in conditions marked by abrupt volatility spikes or sudden gaps that deviate from recent norms. Intraday news, earnings releases, or macroeconomic data can alter market behavior so swiftly that standard-deviation bands do not keep pace. This is where ATR (Average True Range) adds an important layer. ATR tracks recent highs, lows, and potential gaps to produce a dynamic gauge of how much price is truly moving from bar to bar. In quieter times, ATR contracts, reflecting subdued market activity. In fast-moving markets, ATR expands, exposing heightened volatility on each new bar.
By overlaying Bollinger Bands and ATR-based calculations, the indicator achieves a broader situational awareness. Bollinger Bands excel at highlighting relative overbought or oversold areas tied to an established average. ATR simultaneously scales up or down based on real-time market swings, signaling whether conditions are calm or turbulent. When combined, this means a price that barely crosses the Bollinger Band but also triggers a high ATR-based threshold is likely experiencing a volatility surge that goes beyond typical market fluctuations. Conversely, a price breach of a Bollinger Band when ATR remains low may still warrant attention, but not necessarily the same urgency as in a high-volatility regime.
The resulting synergy offers balanced, context-rich signals. In a strong trend, the ATR layer helps confirm whether an apparent price breakout really has momentum or if it is just a temporary spike. In a range-bound market, standard deviation-based Bollinger Bands define normal price extremes, while ATR-based extensions highlight whether a breakout attempt has genuine force behind it. Traders gain clarity on when a move is both statistically unusual and accompanied by real volatility expansion, thus carrying a higher probability of a directional follow-through or eventual reversion.
Practical advantages emerge across timeframes. Scalpers in fast-paced markets appreciate how ATR-based thresholds update rapidly, revealing if a sudden price push is routine or exceptional. Swing traders can rely on both indicators to filter out false signals in stable conditions or identify truly notable moves. By calibrating to changes in volatility, the merged system adapts naturally whether the market is trending, ranging, or transitioning between these phases.
In summary, combining Bollinger Bands (for a static sense of standard-deviation-based overbought/oversold zones) with ATR (for a dynamic read on current volatility) yields an adaptive, intuitive indicator. Traders can better distinguish fleeting noise from meaningful expansions, enabling more informed entries, exits, and risk management. Instead of relying on a single yardstick for all market conditions, this fusion provides a layered perspective, encouraging traders to interpret price moves in the broader context of changing volatility.
Section 3: Why Bollinger Bands and ATR are combined
Bollinger Bands provide a static snapshot of volatility by computing a standard deviation range above and below a central average. ATR, on the other hand, adapts in real time to expansions or contractions in market volatility. When combined, these measures offset each other’s limitations: Bollinger Bands add structure (overbought and oversold references), and ATR ensures responsiveness to rapid price shifts. This synergy helps reduce noisy signals, particularly during sudden market turbulence or extended consolidations.
Section 4: User Inputs
Traders can adjust several parameters to suit their preferences and strategies. These typically include:
1. Lookback length for calculating the moving average and standard deviation.
2. Multipliers to control the width of Bollinger Bands.
3. An ATR multiplier to set the distance for additional reversal bands.
4. An option to display weaker signals when the price merely approaches but does not cross the outer bands.
Section 5: Main Calculations
At the core of this indicator are four important steps:
1. Calculate a basis using a simple moving average.
2. Derive Bollinger Bands by adding and subtracting a product of the standard deviation and a user-defined multiplier.
3. Compute ATR over the same lookback period and multiply it by the selected factor.
4. Combine ATR-based distance with the Bollinger Bands to set the outer reversal bands, which serve as stronger signal thresholds.
Section 6: Signal Generation
The script interprets meaningful reversal points when the price:
1. Crosses below the lower outer band, potentially highlighting oversold conditions where a bullish reversal may occur.
2. Crosses above the upper outer band, potentially indicating overbought conditions where a bearish reversal may develop.
Section 7: Visualization
The indicator provides visual clarity through labeled signals and color-coded references:
1. Distinct colors for upper and lower reversal bands.
2. Markers that appear above or below bars to denote possible buying or selling signals.
3. A gradient bar color scheme indicating a bar’s position between the lower and upper bands, helping traders quickly see if the price is near either extreme.
Section 8: Weak Signals (Optional)
For those preferring early cues, the script can highlight areas where the price nears the outer bands. When weak signals are enabled:
1. Bars closer to the upper reversal zone receive a subtle marker suggesting a less robust, yet still noteworthy, potential selling area.
2. Bars closer to the lower reversal zone receive a subtle marker suggesting a less robust, yet still noteworthy, potential buying area.
Section 9: Simplicity, Effectiveness, and Lower Timeframes
Although combining standard deviation and ATR involves sophisticated volatility concepts, this indicator is visually straightforward. Reversal bands and gradient-colored bars make it easy to see at a glance when price approaches or crosses a threshold. Day traders operating on lower timeframes benefit from such clarity because it helps filter out minor fluctuations and focus on more meaningful signals.
Section 10: Adaptability across Market Phases
Because both the standard deviation (for Bollinger Bands) and ATR adapt to changing volatility, the indicator naturally adjusts to various environments:
1. Trending: The additional ATR-based outer bands help distinguish between temporary pullbacks and deeper reversals.
2. Ranging: Bollinger Bands often remain narrower, identifying smaller reversals, while the outer ATR bands remain relatively close to the main bands.
Section 11: Reduced Noise in High-Volatility Scenarios
By factoring ATR into the band calculations, the script widens or narrows the thresholds during rapid market fluctuations. This reduces the amount of false triggers typically found in indicators that rely solely on fixed calculations, preventing overreactions to abrupt but short-lived price spikes.
Section 12: Incorporation with Other Technical Tools
Many traders combine this indicator with oscillators such as RSI, MACD, or Stochastic, as well as volume metrics. Overbought or oversold signals in momentum oscillators can provide additional confirmation when price reaches the outer bands, while volume spikes may reinforce the significance of a breakout or potential reversal.
Section 13: Risk Management Considerations
All trading strategies carry risk. This indicator, like any tool, can and does produce losing trades if price unexpectedly reverses again or if broader market conditions shift rapidly. Prudent traders employ protective measures:
1. Stop-loss orders or trailing stops.
2. Position sizing that accounts for market volatility.
3. Diversification across different asset classes when possible.
Section 14: Overbought and Oversold Identification
Standard Bollinger Bands highlight regions where price might be overextended relative to its recent average. The extended ATR-based reversal bands serve as secondary lines of defense, identifying moments when price truly stretches beyond typical volatility bounds.
Section 15: Parameter Customization for Different Needs
Users can tailor the script to their unique preferences:
1. Shorter lookback settings yield faster signals but risk more noise.
2. Higher multipliers spread the bands further apart, filtering out small moves but generating fewer signals.
3. Longer lookback periods smooth out market noise, often leading to more stable but less frequent trading cues.
Section 16: Examples of Different Trading Styles
1. Day Traders: Often reduce the length to capture quick price swings.
2. Swing Traders: May use moderate lengths such as 20 to 50 bars.
3. Position Traders: Might opt for significantly longer settings to detect macro-level reversals.
Section 17: Performance Limitations and Reality Check
No technical indicator is free from false signals. Sudden fundamental news events, extreme sentiment changes, or low-liquidity conditions can render signals less reliable. Backtesting and forward-testing remain essential steps to gauge whether the indicator aligns well with a trader’s timeframe, risk tolerance, and instrument of choice.
Section 18: Merging Volatility and Momentum
A critical uniqueness of this indicator lies in how it merges Bollinger Bands (standard deviation-based) with ATR (pure volatility measure). Bollinger Bands provide a relative measure of price extremes, while ATR dynamically reacts to market expansions and contractions. Together, they offer an enhanced perspective on potential market turns, ideally reducing random noise and highlighting moments where price has traveled beyond typical bounds.
Section 19: Purpose of this Merger
The fundamental purpose behind blending standard deviation measures with real-time volatility data is to accommodate different market behaviors. Static standard deviation alone can underreact or overreact in abnormally volatile conditions. ATR alone lacks a baseline reference to normality. By merging them, the indicator aims to provide:
1. A versatile dynamic range for both typical and extreme moves.
2. A filter against frequent whipsaws, especially in choppy environments.
3. A visual framework that novices and experts can interpret rapidly.
Section 20: Summary and Practical Tips
Uptrick: Volatility Reversion Bands offers a powerful tool for traders looking to combine volatility-based signals with momentum-derived reversals. It emphasizes clarity through color-coded bars, defined reversal zones, and optional weak signal markers. While potentially useful across all major timeframes, it demands ongoing risk management, realistic expectations, and careful study of how signals behave under different market conditions. No indicator serves as a crystal ball, so integrating this script into an overall strategy—possibly alongside volume data, fundamentals, or momentum oscillators—often yields the best results.
Disclaimer and Educational Use
This script is intended for educational and informational purposes. It does not constitute financial advice, nor does it guarantee trading success. Sudden economic events, low-liquidity times, and unexpected market behaviors can all undermine technical signals. Traders should use proper testing procedures (backtesting and forward-testing) and maintain disciplined risk management measures.
Advanced VWAP [CryptoSea]The Advanced VWAP is a comprehensive volume-weighted average price (VWAP) tool designed to provide traders with a deeper understanding of market trends through multi-layered VWAP analysis. This indicator is ideal for those who want to track price movements in relation to VWAP bands and detect key market levels with greater precision.
Key Features
Multi-Timeframe VWAP Bands: Includes multiple VWAP bands with different lookback periods (5, 10, 25, and 50), allowing traders to observe short-term and long-term price behavior.
Smoothed Band Options: Offers optional smoothing of VWAP bands to reduce noise and highlight significant trends more clearly.
Dynamic Median Line Display: Plots the median line of the VWAP bands, providing a reference for price movements and potential reversal zones.
VWAP Trend Strength Calculation: Measures the strength of the trend based on the price's position relative to the VWAP bands, normalized between -1 and 1 for easier interpretation.
In the example below we can see the VWAP Forecastd Cloud, which consists of multiple layers of VWAP bands with varying lookback periods, creating a dynamic forecast visualization. The cloud structure represents potential future price ranges by projecting VWAP-based bands outward, with darker areas indicating higher density and overlap of the bands, suggesting stronger support or resistance zones. This approach helps traders anticipate price movement and identify areas of potential consolidation or breakout as the price interacts with different layers of the forecast cloud.
How it Works
VWAP Calculation: Utilizes multiple VWAP calculations based on various lookback periods to capture a broad range of price behaviors. The indicator adapts to different market conditions by switching between short-term and long-term VWAP references.
Smoothing Algorithms: Provides the ability to smooth the VWAP bands using different moving average types (SMA, EMA, SMMA, WMA, VWMA) to suit various trading strategies and reduce market noise.
Trend Strength Analysis: Computes the trend strength based on the price's distance from the VWAP bands, with a value range of -1 to 1. This feature helps traders identify the intensity of uptrends and downtrends.
Alert Conditions: Includes alert options for crossing above or below the smoothed median line, as well as touching the smoothed upper or lower bands, providing timely notifications for potential trading opportunities.
This image below illustrates the use of smoothed VWAP bands, which provide a cleaner representation of the price's relationship to the VWAP by reducing market noise. The smoothed bands create a flowing cloud-like structure, making it easier to observe significant trends and potential reversal points. The circles highlight areas where the price interacts with the smoothed bands, indicating potential key levels for trend continuation or reversal. This setup helps traders focus on meaningful movements and filter out minor fluctuations, improving the identification of strategic entry and exit points based on smoother trend signals.
Application
Strategic Entry and Exit Points: Helps traders identify optimal entry and exit points based on the interaction with VWAP bands and trend strength readings.
Trend Confirmation: Assists in confirming trend strength by analyzing price movements relative to the VWAP bands and detecting significant breaks or touches.
Customized Analysis: Supports a wide range of trading styles by offering adjustable smoothing, band settings, and alert conditions to meet specific trading needs.
The Advanced VWAP by is a valuable addition to any trader's toolkit, offering versatile features to navigate different market scenarios with confidence. Whether used for day trading or longer-term analysis, this tool enhances decision-making by providing a robust view of price behavior relative to VWAP levels.
MA Distance with StdDev BandsThis Pine Script indicator calculates and visualizes the percentage deviation from a moving average with dynamic standard deviation bands. Here's what it does:
Key Features
Calculates the percentage difference between current price and a user-selected moving average (SMA, EMA, or VWMA)
Computes standard deviation bands using the entire historical dataset
Displays dynamic color changes based on price movement and band positions
Visual Components
Main line: Shows percentage deviation from the moving average
Dashed bands: Upper and lower standard deviation boundaries
Zero line: Reference for neutral position
Color signals:
Red: Price outside standard deviation bands
Green: Above MA and rising
Orange: Below MA but rising
Blue: Other conditions
PolyBand Convergence System (PBCS)PolyBand Convergence System (PBCS)
The PolyBand Convergence System (PBCS) is an advanced technical analysis indicator that combines multiple polynomial regressions with statistical bands to identify trend strength and potential reversal zones.
Key Features
Multi-Degree Polynomial Analysis: Combines 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th degree polynomial regressions into a composite regression line
Adaptive Statistical Bands: Uses percentile-based bands enhanced with standard deviation multipliers
Asymmetric Volatility Measurement: Separately calculates upside and downside volatility for more accurate band placement
Smart Trend Detection: Identifies bullish, bearish, or neutral market conditions based on price position relative to bands
How It Works
PBCS creates a composite regression line from multiple polynomial fits to better capture the underlying price structure. This line is then surrounded by adaptive bands that represent statistical thresholds for price movement. When price breaks above the upper band, a bullish trend is signaled; when it breaks below the lower band, a bearish trend is indicated.
Customization Options
Regression Settings: Adjust source data, lookback period, and smoothing parameters
Percentile Controls: Fine-tune the statistical thresholds for upper and lower bands
Volatility Sensitivity: Modify standard deviation multipliers to control band width
Visual Preferences: Choose from multiple color schemes to match your trading platform
Disclaimer
This indicator is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Trading involves risk and may result in financial loss. Always perform your own research and consult with a qualified financial advisor before making any trading decisions.
MTF Signal XpertMTF Signal Xpert – Detailed Description
Overview:
MTF Signal Xpert is a proprietary, open‑source trading signal indicator that fuses multiple technical analysis methods into one cohesive strategy. Developed after rigorous backtesting and extensive research, this advanced tool is designed to deliver clear BUY and SELL signals by analyzing trend, momentum, and volatility across various timeframes. Its integrated approach not only enhances signal reliability but also incorporates dynamic risk management, helping traders protect their capital while navigating complex market conditions.
Detailed Explanation of How It Works:
Trend Detection via Moving Averages
Dual Moving Averages:
MTF Signal Xpert computes two moving averages—a fast MA and a slow MA—with the flexibility to choose from Simple (SMA), Exponential (EMA), or Hull (HMA) methods. This dual-MA system helps identify the prevailing market trend by contrasting short-term momentum with longer-term trends.
Crossover Logic:
A BUY signal is initiated when the fast MA crosses above the slow MA, coupled with the condition that the current price is above the lower Bollinger Band. This suggests that the market may be emerging from a lower price region. Conversely, a SELL signal is generated when the fast MA crosses below the slow MA and the price is below the upper Bollinger Band, indicating potential bearish pressure.
Recent Crossover Confirmation:
To ensure that signals reflect current market dynamics, the script tracks the number of bars since the moving average crossover event. Only crossovers that occur within a user-defined “candle confirmation” period are considered, which helps filter out outdated signals and improves overall signal accuracy.
Volatility and Price Extremes with Bollinger Bands
Calculation of Bands:
Bollinger Bands are calculated using a 20‑period simple moving average as the central basis, with the upper and lower bands derived from a standard deviation multiplier. This creates dynamic boundaries that adjust according to recent market volatility.
Signal Reinforcement:
For BUY signals, the condition that the price is above the lower Bollinger Band suggests an undervalued market condition, while for SELL signals, the price falling below the upper Bollinger Band reinforces the bearish bias. This volatility context adds depth to the moving average crossover signals.
Momentum Confirmation Using Multiple Oscillators
RSI (Relative Strength Index):
The RSI is computed over 14 periods to determine if the market is in an overbought or oversold state. Only readings within an optimal range (defined by user inputs) validate the signal, ensuring that entries are made during balanced conditions.
MACD (Moving Average Convergence Divergence):
The MACD line is compared with its signal line to assess momentum. A bullish scenario is confirmed when the MACD line is above the signal line, while a bearish scenario is indicated when it is below, thus adding another layer of confirmation.
Awesome Oscillator (AO):
The AO measures the difference between short-term and long-term simple moving averages of the median price. Positive AO values support BUY signals, while negative values back SELL signals, offering additional momentum insight.
ADX (Average Directional Index):
The ADX quantifies trend strength. MTF Signal Xpert only considers signals when the ADX value exceeds a specified threshold, ensuring that trades are taken in strongly trending markets.
Optional Stochastic Oscillator:
An optional stochastic oscillator filter can be enabled to further refine signals. It checks for overbought conditions (supporting SELL signals) or oversold conditions (supporting BUY signals), thus reducing ambiguity.
Multi-Timeframe Verification
Higher Timeframe Filter:
To align short-term signals with broader market trends, the script calculates an EMA on a higher timeframe as specified by the user. This multi-timeframe approach helps ensure that signals on the primary chart are consistent with the overall trend, thereby reducing false signals.
Dynamic Risk Management with ATR
ATR-Based Calculations:
The Average True Range (ATR) is used to measure current market volatility. This value is multiplied by a user-defined factor to dynamically determine stop loss (SL) and take profit (TP) levels, adapting to changing market conditions.
Visual SL/TP Markers:
The calculated SL and TP levels are plotted on the chart as distinct colored dots, enabling traders to quickly identify recommended exit points.
Optional Trailing Stop:
An optional trailing stop feature is available, which adjusts the stop loss as the trade moves favorably, helping to lock in profits while protecting against sudden reversals.
Risk/Reward Ratio Calculation:
MTF Signal Xpert computes a risk/reward ratio based on the dynamic SL and TP levels. This quantitative measure allows traders to assess whether the potential reward justifies the risk associated with a trade.
Condition Weighting and Signal Scoring
Binary Condition Checks:
Each technical condition—ranging from moving average crossovers, Bollinger Band positioning, and RSI range to MACD, AO, ADX, and volume filters—is assigned a binary score (1 if met, 0 if not).
Cumulative Scoring:
These individual scores are summed to generate cumulative bullish and bearish scores, quantifying the overall strength of the signal and providing traders with an objective measure of its viability.
Detailed Signal Explanation:
A comprehensive explanation string is generated, outlining which conditions contributed to the current BUY or SELL signal. This explanation is displayed on an on‑chart dashboard, offering transparency and clarity into the signal generation process.
On-Chart Visualizations and Debug Information
Chart Elements:
The indicator plots all key components—moving averages, Bollinger Bands, SL and TP markers—directly on the chart, providing a clear visual framework for understanding market conditions.
Combined Dashboard:
A dedicated dashboard displays key metrics such as RSI, ADX, and the bullish/bearish scores, alongside a detailed explanation of the current signal. This consolidated view allows traders to quickly grasp the underlying logic.
Debug Table (Optional):
For advanced users, an optional debug table is available. This table breaks down each individual condition, indicating which criteria were met or not met, thus aiding in further analysis and strategy refinement.
Mashup Justification and Originality
MTF Signal Xpert is more than just an aggregation of existing indicators—it is an original synthesis designed to address real-world trading complexities. Here’s how its components work together:
Integrated Trend, Volatility, and Momentum Analysis:
By combining moving averages, Bollinger Bands, and multiple oscillators (RSI, MACD, AO, ADX, and an optional stochastic), the indicator captures diverse market dynamics. Each component reinforces the others, reducing noise and filtering out false signals.
Multi-Timeframe Analysis:
The inclusion of a higher timeframe filter aligns short-term signals with longer-term trends, enhancing overall reliability and reducing the potential for contradictory signals.
Adaptive Risk Management:
Dynamic stop loss and take profit levels, determined using ATR, ensure that the risk management strategy adapts to current market conditions. The optional trailing stop further refines this approach, protecting profits as the market evolves.
Quantitative Signal Scoring:
The condition weighting system provides an objective measure of signal strength, giving traders clear insight into how each technical component contributes to the final decision.
How to Use MTF Signal Xpert:
Input Customization:
Adjust the moving average type and period settings, ATR multipliers, and oscillator thresholds to align with your trading style and the specific market conditions.
Enable or disable the optional stochastic oscillator and trailing stop based on your preference.
Interpreting the Signals:
When a BUY or SELL signal appears, refer to the on‑chart dashboard, which displays key metrics (e.g., RSI, ADX, bullish/bearish scores) along with a detailed breakdown of the conditions that triggered the signal.
Review the SL and TP markers on the chart to understand the associated risk/reward setup.
Risk Management:
Use the dynamically calculated stop loss and take profit levels as guidelines for setting your exit points.
Evaluate the provided risk/reward ratio to ensure that the potential reward justifies the risk before entering a trade.
Debugging and Verification:
Advanced users can enable the debug table to see a condition-by-condition breakdown of the signal generation process, helping refine the strategy and deepen understanding of market dynamics.
Disclaimer:
MTF Signal Xpert is intended for educational and analytical purposes only. Although it is based on robust technical analysis methods and has undergone extensive backtesting, past performance is not indicative of future results. Traders should employ proper risk management and adjust the settings to suit their financial circumstances and risk tolerance.
MTF Signal Xpert represents a comprehensive, original approach to trading signal generation. By blending trend detection, volatility assessment, momentum analysis, multi-timeframe alignment, and adaptive risk management into one integrated system, it provides traders with actionable signals and the transparency needed to understand the logic behind them.
Smoothed Source Weighted EMAThe Smoothed Source EMA is a tool designed to help traders identify potential buying and selling opportunities in the market. It combines two key elements: price smoothing (using standard deviation) and an Exponential Moving Average (EMA). The purpose is to filter out the day-to-day price fluctuations and create clearer buy and sell signals.
Key Concepts Behind the Indicator:
Price Smoothing (Standard Deviation):
To make the price action easier to follow, the indicator first "smooths" the price. This is done by looking at how much the price tends to move up and down (known as standard deviation).
It then creates two "bands" around the current price—one above and one below. These bands represent a smoothed version of the price and help filter out the noise caused by small, random price movements.
Exponential Moving Average (EMA):
The indicator also uses an Exponential Moving Average (EMA), which is a line that represents the average price over a certain period of time (but gives more weight to recent prices). The EMA helps capture the general trend of the price.
The indicator uses this EMA to compare the current price with the overall trend.
How Does the Indicator Work?
Once the indicator calculates the smoothed price bands and the EMA, it looks for specific conditions to trigger a buy or sell signal:
Long (Buy) Signal:
A buy signal happens when the smoothed price (the lower band) is above the EMA. In simple terms, the price is moving up, and the indicator is telling you it's a good time to buy.
The more "weight" or influence you give to the EMA, the slower this buy signal will appear, meaning it’ll only trigger when there’s a strong enough upward movement.
Short (Sell) Signal:
A sell signal occurs when the smoothed price (the upper band) is below the EMA. This suggests the price is moving down, and the indicator signals that it might be time to sell.
Again, the more "weight" you put on the EMA, the slower the sell signal will appear, as the indicator waits for a clearer downtrend.
Why is this Useful for Traders?
Smoothing the Price: Many traders struggle with the noise of price fluctuations, where the price moves up and down quickly without a clear trend. By smoothing the price, this indicator helps traders focus on the bigger picture and avoid reacting to every small movement.
Clear Buy and Sell Signals: The indicator generates easy-to-understand buy and sell signals based on the relationship between the smoothed price and the EMA. If the price is above the smoothed level and EMA, it’s a signal to buy. If it’s below, it’s a signal to sell.
Customizable Sensitivity: The indicator lets traders adjust how sensitive the buy and sell signals are. By changing certain settings, such as the smoothing length and the weight of the EMA, traders can make the indicator react faster or slower depending on how quickly they want to catch changes in the market.
How the Indicator Appears on the Chart:
EMA Line: A line that represents the trend of the price.
Upper and Lower Smoothed Bands: Two bands above and below the price that help identify when the price is moving up or down relative to the trend.
Buy and Sell Arrows: Small arrows on the chart show where the indicator suggests buying or selling.
Colored Bars: The bars on the chart may change color to visually indicate whether the indicator suggests a buy (green) or a sell (red).
In Summary:
The Smoothed Source EMA helps you identify trends by smoothing out price movements using standard deviation, then comparing these smoothed prices with the Exponential Moving Average (EMA).
When the smoothed price moves above or below the EMA, it gives you a signal: a buy when the smoothed price is above the EMA, and a sell when it’s below.
You can adjust how quickly or slowly these signals appear by modifying the settings, giving you control over how sensitive the indicator is to changes in the market.
This indicator is useful for traders who want to reduce noise and focus on the overall trend, using clear, visually simple signals to guide their trading decisions.
Trade Entry Detector, Wick to Body Ratio Trade Entry Detector: Wick-to-Body Ratio Strategy with Bollinger Bands
Overview
The Trade Entry Detector is a custom strategy for TradingView that leverages the Bollinger Bands and a unique wick-to-body ratio approach to capture precise entry opportunities. This indicator is designed for traders who want to pinpoint high-probability reversal points when price interacts with Bollinger Bands, all while offering flexible entry fill options.
The strategy performs primary analysis on the daily time frame, regardless of your current chart setting, allowing you to view daily Bollinger Band levels and entry signals even on lower time frames. This approach is suitable for swing traders and short-term traders looking to align intraday moves with higher time frame signals.
How the Strategy Works
1. Bollinger Band Analysis on the Daily Time Frame
Bollinger Bands are calculated using a 20-period simple moving average (SMA) and a standard deviation multiplier (default is 2). These bands dynamically expand and contract based on market volatility, making them ideal for identifying overbought and oversold conditions:
* Upper Band: Indicates potential overbought levels.
* Lower Band: Indicates potential oversold levels.
2. Wick-to-Body Ratio Condition
This strategy places significant emphasis on candle wicks relative to the candle body. Here’s why:
* A large upper wick relative to the body signals potential selling pressure after testing the upper Bollinger Band.
* A large lower wick relative to the body indicates buying support after testing the lower Bollinger Band.
* Ratio Threshold: You can set a minimum wick-to-body ratio (default is 1.0), meaning that the wick must be at least equal in size to the body. This ensures only candles with significant reversals are considered for entry.
3. Flexible Entry Timing
To adapt to various trading styles, the indicator allows you to choose the entry fill timing:
* Daily Close: Enter at the close of the daily candle.
* Daily Open: Enter at the open of the following daily candle.
* HOD (High of Day): Set entry at the daily high, for those who want confirmation of upward momentum.
* LOD (Low of Day): Set entry at the daily low, ideal for confirming downward movement.
4. Position Sizing and Risk Management
The strategy calculates position size based on a fixed risk percentage of your account balance (default is 1%). This approach dynamically adjusts position sizes based on stop-loss distance:
* Stop Loss: Placed at the nearest swing high (for shorts) or swing low (for longs).
* Take Profit: Exits are triggered when the price reaches the opposite Bollinger Band.
5. Order Expiration
Each pending order (long or short) expires after two days if unfilled, allowing for new setups on subsequent candles if conditions are met again.
Using the Trade Entry Detector
Step-by-Step Guide
1. Set the Primary Time Frame
The core calculations run on the daily time frame, but the strategy can be applied to intraday charts (e.g., 65-minute or 15-minute) for deeper insights.
2. Adjust Bollinger Band Settings
* Length: Default is 20, which determines the period for calculating the moving average.
* Standard Deviation Multiplier: Default is 2.0, which sets the width of the bands. Adjusting this can help you capture broader or tighter volatility ranges.
3. Define the Wick-to-Body Ratio
Set the minimum ratio between wick and body (default 1.0). Higher values filter out candles with less wick-to-body contrast, focusing on stronger rejection moves.
4. Choose Entry Fill Timing
Select your preferred fill condition:
* Daily Close: Confirms the trade at the end of the daily session.
* Daily Open: Executes the entry at the open of the next day.
* HOD/LOD: Uses the daily high or low as an additional confirmation for upward or downward moves.
5. Position Sizing and Risk Management
* Set your account balance and risk percentage. The strategy automatically calculates position sizes based on the stop distance to manage risk efficiently.
* Stop Loss and Take Profit points are automatically set based on swing highs/lows and opposing Bollinger Bands, respectively.
Practical Example
Let’s say SPY (S&P 500 ETF) tests the lower Bollinger Band on the daily time frame, with a lower wick that is twice the size of the body (meeting the 1.0 ratio threshold). Here’s how the strategy might proceed:
1. Signal: The lower wick on SPY suggests buying interest at the lower Bollinger Band.
2. Entry Fill Timing: If you’ve selected "Daily Open," the entry order will be placed at the next day's open price.
3. Stop Loss: Positioned at the nearest daily swing low to minimize risk.
4. Take Profit: If SPY price moves up and reaches the upper Bollinger Band, the position is automatically closed.
Indicator Features and Benefits
* Multi-Time Frame Compatibility: Perform daily analysis while tracking signals on any intraday chart.
* Automatic Position Sizing: Tailor risk per trade based on account balance and desired risk percentage.
* Flexible Entry Options: Choose from close, open, HOD, or LOD for optimal timing.
* Effective Trend Reversal Identification: Uses wick-to-body ratio and Bollinger Band interaction to pinpoint potential reversals.
* Dynamic Visualization: Bollinger Bands are displayed on your chosen time frame, allowing seamless intraday tracking.
Summary
The Trade Entry Detector provides a unique, data-driven way to spot reversal points with customizable entry options. By combining Bollinger Bands with wick-to-body ratio conditions, it identifies potential trade setups where price has tested extremes and shown reversal signals. With its flexible entry timing, risk management features, and multi-time frame compatibility, this indicator is ideal for traders looking to blend daily market context with shorter-term execution.
Tips for Usage:
* For swing trading, consider the Daily Open or Close entry options.
* For momentum entries, HOD or LOD may offer better alignment with the direction of the wick.
* Backtest on different assets to find optimal Bollinger Band and wick-to-body settings for your market.
Use this indicator to enhance your understanding of price behavior at key levels and improve the precision of your entry points. Happy trading!
Simplest volatility bandsVolatility bands based on average candle percentage spread. Tested on BTCUSD charts only.
Based on the 68-95-99.7 rule, it seems that the spread, for daily and 4-H candles, follows a normal distribution: that means, around 85% of candles have a %-spread within sma(low/high, some_len) and sma(high/low, some_len) , and around 95% of candles within the pow2 of that range.
If you take the mean between the boundaries of the first %-spreads band, and calculate the 1.5 standard deviation of past some_len candles (I'm speaking from memory, it has been a while since I did them), the 1.5 standard deviation bands match similarly the %-spread bands, and around 85% of the candles are within these %-spread bands.
If you then take the pow2 of the bands, it will be similar to the 2 * std of the original bands, with around 95% of data within the pow2 bands.
You can take ema or other similar means with similar results, and the same for different lengths, but it seems that sma with a len of 14 is the more stable ones for both daily and 4-H, and taken other average calculations doesn't cause too many differences respect to the sma. I haven't tested too much for lower or higher timeframes.
With those %-spread bands, I multiple and divide those spreads to the open value of a new candle to get the two bands.
So, in short, you know that 85% of candles are within the closer bands, and around 95% of candles, around the bigger one. Once a new candle is born, the bands won't move (the bands are calculated from the previous candle, so the current candle's price movement doesn't move the band).
Going out the bands implies a sudden increase in volality, which usually causes rejection. They happen mostly at breakouts and ends of heavy trends. If a candle closes above the bigger band, you have probably got a breakout (a rejection rarely happens if the candle have already closed), although a breakout can happen without closing above the bands if volatility was already high.
If a trend is already stablished and is healthy, you won't probably see candles going out the bands, not even with a wick. When the trend is parabolic, and goes above the candle, the trend has probably ended, although the trend can be exhausted without going out the bands as well.
Heavy but not yet exhausted trends (specially recently started heavy downtrends), usually reach the bottom of the bigger bands during 4 o 5 contiguous candles (check visually looking at bitcoin history though, I'm speaking from memory).
So, the possibilities are multiple and you cannot use the bands to form a strategy, as usual. It can be comfortable enough psycologically for going to sleep, by moving your stop-loss to a point out of the bands in the opposite direction of your trade, and adjusting your position size accordingly; or just to check momentum looking at how close are the candle limits to the bands.
But, as usual, you are responsible of what you do with your money :)
McGinley Dynamic with FRACTAL DEVIATION BANDS by @XeL_ArjonaMcGINLEY DYNAMIC with FRACTAL DEVIATION BANDS.
Ver. 1.0.beta.25.08.2015
By Ricardo M Arjona @XeL_Arjona
DISCLAIMER
The Following indicator/code IS NOT intended to be a formal investment advice or recommendation by the author, nor should be construed as such. Users will be fully responsible by their use regarding their own trading vehicles/assets. -- The embedded code and ideas within this work are FREELY AND PUBLICLY available on the Web for NON LUCRATIVE ACTIVITIES and must remain as is.
WHAT IS THIS?
This is my first adaptation of the FRACTAL DEVIATION BANDS to the "McGinley Dynamic Line". Be advised that the nature of this line tend to need some adjustments at the "Smooth Factor" if you see a flat line with tiny values.
Pine Script code MOD's and adaptations by @XeL_Arjona with special mention in regard of:
Morphic Numbers: (PHI & Plastic) Pine Script adaptation from it's algebraic generation formulas by @XeL_Arjona.
FRACTAL DEVIATION BANDS: main idea by @XeL_Arjona
ALL NEW IDEAS OR MODIFICATIONS to these indicator(s) are Welcome in favor to deploy a better and more accurate readings. I will be very glad to be notified at Twitter or TradingVew accounts at: @XeL_Arjona. Any important addition to this work MUST REMAIN PUBLIC by means of CreativeCommons CC & TradingView.
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