[SGM Volatility Lvl]Choppiness Index (CI)
The Choppiness Index is a technical analysis tool used to determine whether a market is trending or consolidating. CI values range between 0 and 100:
- Higher values (close to 100) indicate a choppy market (i.e., the market is consolidating and not trending strongly).
- Lower values (close to 0) signify a trending market (either up or down).
In this script:
- CI values above 62 are considered to represent high volatility.
- CI values below 28 are viewed as representing lower volatility or consolidation.
How the Indicator Works
Choppiness Index Calculation
The CI is calculated using the average true range (ATR) and the high-low range over the specified length:
ci = 100 * math.log10(math.sum(ta.atr(1), length_line) / (ta.highest(length_line) - ta.lowest(length_line))) / math.log10(length_line)
Volatility Determination
The script determines the market's volatility state based on CI:
if ci >= 62
ischarge := 2
if ci <= 28
ischarge := 0
- ischarge = 2 indicates high volatility.
- ischarge = 0 indicates consolidation.
Line Setup
Lines are set on the chart based on the market's volatility:
- If CI increases and indicates high volatility, a line (colored with `volcolor`) is drawn at the close price of the bar.
- If CI decreases and indicates consolidation, a line (colored with `conColor`) is drawn at the close price of the bar.
Line Extension
The lines are automatically extended to the next indicator update or bar:
for i = 0 to array.size(ray) - 1
if i < array.size(ray) - 1
current_line = array.get(ray, i)
next_line = array.get(ray, i + 1)
if not na(current_line) and not na(next_line)
line.set_x2(current_line, line.get_x1(next_line))
else
line.set_x2(current_line, bar_index)
Relevance
Identifying Key Levels
The indicator helps traders identify key levels as follows:
- High Volatility : Lines indicating high volatility suggest strong trending movements. These levels can signify breakout points or areas where the price has made significant moves.
- Consolidation : Lines indicating consolidation suggest the market is ranging. These levels can be used to identify sideways movements, areas of accumulation or distribution, and potential breakout zones.
Potential Future Points of Interest
- High Volatility Lines: Can serve as resistance or support levels if the market revisits these areas.
- Consolidation Lines: Highlight potential zones for price breakouts or reversals when the market transitions from consolidation to a trending phase.
In summary, this indicator can be particularly useful for traders looking to identify periods of high volatility and consolidation. By marking such periods on the chart, traders can better understand market behavior and spot potential trading opportunities.
Cerca negli script per "key levels"
CPR by JBISIncludes CPR, Pivot Points and an EMA. This advanced technical indicator amalgamates critical components essential for robust market analysis: CPR (Central Pivot Range), Pivot Points, and EMA (Exponential Moving Average). Designed to empower traders with comprehensive insights, this indicator serves as a dynamic tool for chart analysis across various timeframes and markets.
CPR (Central Pivot Range):
Central Pivot Range, often abbreviated as CPR, represents a pivotal zone delineating critical support and resistance levels within a given trading session. Calculated from the previous session's high, low, and close, CPR helps identify potential reversal points and areas of price consolidation.
Pivot Points:
Pivot Points are key price levels derived from the previous session's high, low, and close. These levels serve as significant reference points for traders to anticipate potential price movements, gauge market sentiment, and formulate strategic entry and exit points.
EMA (Exponential Moving Average):
EMA, or Exponential Moving Average, is a widely-used trend-following indicator that places greater emphasis on recent price data. By smoothing out price fluctuations, EMA provides traders with a clearer depiction of market trends, facilitating timely decision-making and trend identification.
Key Features:
Customizable Parameters: Tailor the indicator settings to align with your trading strategy and risk tolerance.
Multi-Timeframe Analysis: Seamlessly analyze price action across different timeframes, enabling comprehensive market assessment and strategy formulation.
Visual Clarity: Intuitive chart visualization ensures easy interpretation of key levels and trend dynamics.
Real-Time Updates: Stay informed with real-time updates as market conditions evolve, empowering proactive decision-making and trade execution.
RMB - High and LowDescription:
Introducing the "RMB - High and Low" indicator, a versatile and powerful tool designed for traders who seek a comprehensive view of the market across multiple time frames. This indicator is tailored to identify and display key support and resistance levels, adapting to your chosen time frame - from as short as 15 minutes to as long as a week.
Key Features:
Multi-Time Frame Flexibility : Easily switch between 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 1 hour, 2 hours, 4 hours, daily, and weekly time frames to align with your trading strategy and market analysis.
Dynamic Support and Resistance Levels : The indicator plots the highest high (resistance) and the lowest low (support) for the selected time frame, providing real-time insights into market behavior and potential pivot points.
Time Frame-Specific Labels : Each resistance and support line is labeled with the corresponding time frame, offering a clear and immediate reference, enhancing your chart analysis and decision-making process.
User-Friendly Interface : A simple and intuitive input interface allows for quick adjustments, making it easy to toggle between different time frames based on your trading needs.
Visual Clarity : Designed with distinct color coding - green for resistance and red for support - ensuring that key levels are easily identifiable at a glance.
Ideal Use Cases:
Day Trading: Utilize shorter time frames to capture quick market movements and identify intraday pivot points.
Swing Trading: Leverage longer time frames to understand broader market trends and establish entry and exit points.
Diverse Strategies: Whether you're scalping, trend following, or employing mean reversion tactics, adapt the indicator to fit your unique approach.
Conclusion:
The "RMB - High and Low" indicator is a must-have tool for traders who demand flexibility and precision in their technical analysis. By offering insights across various time frames, this indicator empowers you to make well-informed decisions, adapt to market changes swiftly, and enhance your trading performance.
Dynamic Price ChannelsThis indicator plots dynamic price channels based on the security highest close and lowest open.
The default is to display 8 core channels (with the option to plot the sub channel lines, off by default).
It’s simple really—this just divides the price action into equal channels. I’ve found this pattern helpful across all markets.
It’s dynamic because if a new high close or a new low close is created the all channels will adjust.
The key levels are 75% (blue), 50% (aqua), 25% (blue).
In between those key levels is a level separator.
The high close and the low open are both red.
These can all be customized in the settings.
What you’ll typically see at these channel boundaries are price slow downs, reversals, support and resistance.
Turning on sub-channels will provide further channel plots. On these sub-channels you’ll also see the same type of price action activity as mentioned above.
I’ve developed a trading system where this indicator helps identify key pivot areas. Combined with a few other indicators and key EMAs this trade system provides high probability trades around these key channel areas.
Enhanced MTF Bias Table by Odegos# Enhanced MTF Bias Table - Publication Description
## Short Description (for TradingView listing)
Multi-timeframe bias indicator combining Market Structure Shifts (MSS) with EMA analysis. Displays real-time bias across 7 timeframes (5m-Weekly) with distance metrics and volatility measurements. Perfect for identifying trend alignment and potential reversal points.
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## Full Description
### Overview
The **Enhanced MTF Bias Table** is a comprehensive multi-timeframe analysis tool designed to help traders quickly identify market bias across different time horizons. By combining Market Structure Shift (MSS) detection with Exponential Moving Average (EMA) analysis, this indicator provides a clear, color-coded view of market sentiment from short-term (5-minute) to long-term (weekly) timeframes.
### What This Indicator Does
**Core Functionality:**
- **Multi-Timeframe Analysis**: Simultaneously monitors 7 different timeframes (5m, 15m, 30m, 1h, 4h, Daily, Weekly)
- **Market Structure Detection**: Identifies when price breaks previous swing highs/lows, indicating potential trend changes
- **EMA-Based Bias**: Combines market structure with price distance from a customizable EMA to determine bias strength
- **Visual Market Structure Shifts**: Draws horizontal lines on the chart when significant market structure shifts occur
- **Real-Time Metrics**: Displays distance from EMA and ATR (volatility) for each timeframe
### How It Works
**Bias Calculation Logic:**
The indicator uses a sophisticated two-factor approach to determine market bias:
1. **Market Structure Analysis**:
- Tracks swing highs and lows using pivot points
- Identifies when price breaks above previous highs (bullish structure) or below previous lows (bearish structure)
- Uses a customizable lookback period to filter noise
2. **EMA Distance Analysis**:
- Measures how far price is from the selected EMA
- Strong bias requires BOTH structure break AND significant distance from EMA
- Neutral zone prevents false signals when price consolidates near the EMA
**Bias Categories:**
- **Strong ↑** (Dark Green): Bullish market structure + price above EMA threshold
- **Weak ↑** (Light Green): Bullish structure OR price moderately above EMA
- **Neutral** (Orange): Price within neutral zone around EMA
- **Weak ↓** (Light Red): Bearish structure OR price moderately below EMA
- **Strong ↓** (Dark Red): Bearish market structure + price below EMA threshold
### Key Features
**📊 Customizable Table Display:**
- Two table styles: Compact (minimal) or Full (detailed with labels)
- 9 position options to fit any chart layout
- Toggle distance from EMA and ATR displays
- Shows current symbol, timeframe, and date
**📈 Flexible Indicator Settings:**
- Adjustable EMA length (default: 50)
- Customizable MSS lookback period (5-50 bars)
- Breakout threshold adjustment for different instruments
- Neutral zone configuration to reduce noise
**📍 Visual Market Structure Shifts:**
- Draws horizontal lines at significant structure breaks
- Customizable colors for bullish/bearish MSS
- Optional text labels ("MSS") for easy identification
- Adjustable line width and style (solid, dashed, dotted)
**📉 EMA Overlay:**
- Optional EMA display on chart
- Full customization: color, width, line style
- Helps visualize the reference point for bias calculations
**🎨 Full Color Customization:**
- Independent color controls for all bias levels
- Customize header and table appearance
- Matches any chart theme or preference
### Best Use Cases
**1. Trend Alignment:**
Use the MTF table to identify when multiple timeframes align in the same direction. When 5-6 or more timeframes show the same bias, it indicates strong directional momentum.
**2. Divergence Detection:**
Look for disagreements between timeframes. For example, if higher timeframes (Daily/Weekly) show bearish bias while lower timeframes (5m/15m) show bullish bias, it may indicate a counter-trend bounce or potential reversal setup.
**3. Entry Timing:**
Use higher timeframe bias for direction and lower timeframe bias for entry timing. Enter trades when your trading timeframe aligns with higher timeframe bias.
**4. Risk Management:**
When lower timeframes show opposite bias to higher timeframes, it suggests trading against the major trend—requiring tighter stops and smaller positions.
**5. Market Structure Confirmation:**
The MSS lines help identify key levels where market structure changed, useful for:
- Stop loss placement (below/above MSS levels)
- Target setting (previous structure points)
- Breakout confirmation
### Recommended Settings by Instrument
**Index Futures:**
- **ES (S&P 500)**: Breakout Threshold: 0.15%, Neutral Zone: 0.15%
- **NQ (Nasdaq)**: Breakout Threshold: 0.25%, Neutral Zone: 0.20%
- **YM (Dow Jones)**: Breakout Threshold: 0.20%, Neutral Zone: 0.20%
**Forex Pairs:**
- **Major Pairs**: Breakout Threshold: 0.10%, Neutral Zone: 0.10%
- **Volatile Pairs**: Breakout Threshold: 0.20%, Neutral Zone: 0.15%
**Cryptocurrencies:**
- Breakout Threshold: 0.30-0.50%, Neutral Zone: 0.25-0.40%
- Higher volatility requires larger thresholds
### Understanding the Metrics
**Distance from EMA (%):**
- Positive values = Price above EMA (bullish territory)
- Negative values = Price below EMA (bearish territory)
- Larger absolute values = Stronger deviation from mean
- Useful for identifying overextended moves
**ATR (%):**
- Measures current volatility as percentage of price
- Higher values = More volatile conditions
- Helps adjust position sizing and stop distances
- Compare across timeframes to see where volatility concentrates
### Tips for Optimal Use
1. **Start with higher timeframes**: Check Daily and Weekly bias first to understand the bigger picture
2. **Use the 50 EMA default**: It's widely used and provides reliable support/resistance
3. **Adjust MSS lookback for your style**: Lower values (5-7) for day trading, higher values (15-25) for swing trading
4. **Watch for neutral zones**: Orange/neutral readings often precede significant moves
5. **Combine with price action**: Use MSS lines as reference points for entries and exits
6. **Don't ignore weak signals**: "Weak" bias often precedes strong moves as structure builds
### What Makes This Different
Unlike simple moving average indicators, this script:
- Combines TWO confirmation factors (structure + distance) for more reliable signals
- Provides context across multiple timeframes simultaneously
- Visually marks important market structure changes on your chart
- Offers both compact and detailed display modes
- Includes volatility measurement to gauge market conditions
### Technical Notes
- Uses `request.security()` to fetch data from multiple timeframes
- Implements `pivothigh()` and `pivotlow()` for swing detection
- All calculations use `lookahead=barmerge.lookahead_off` to prevent repainting
- MSS lines drawn in real-time as structure breaks occur
- Optimized for performance with minimal script resources
### Disclaimer
This indicator is a tool for analysis and does not provide trading signals or financial advice. Always:
- Use proper risk management
- Combine with other forms of analysis
- Test thoroughly in a demo environment
- Understand that past performance doesn't guarantee future results
- Consider market conditions and fundamental factors
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## Tags (for TradingView)
multi-timeframe, market-structure, bias, trend, EMA, momentum, support-resistance, price-action, volatility, ATR, swing-trading, day-trading
## Category
Trend Analysis / Multi-Timeframe Analysis
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## Quick Start Guide
**For Day Traders:**
1. Add indicator to your chart
2. Focus on 5m, 15m, 30m, and 1h timeframes
3. Look for alignment across these timeframes
4. Use MSS lines as entry/exit reference points
**For Swing Traders:**
1. Add indicator to your chart
2. Focus on 4h, Daily, and Weekly timeframes
3. Wait for 2-3 timeframe alignment
4. Use lower timeframes only for entry timing
**For Position Traders:**
1. Add indicator to your chart
2. Focus on Daily and Weekly timeframes
3. Ignore short-term noise
4. Enter when both show same strong bias
The Island RSI MasteryComplete Breakdown of the Indicator.
Let me walk you through every component of this trading indicator to help you fully understand its logic and application. Overall PurposeThis indicator combines momentum analysis (RSI) with volume-based price levels to identify high-probability trading opportunities.
It answers three key questions:
When is momentum shifting? (RSI crossovers).
Where are institutional zones? (High-volume S/R levels).
Is a breakout confirmed? (Price closing beyond key levels).
AMT VWAP [hardi]█ OVERVIEW
AMT VWAP is a clean, minimalist VWAP indicator with Standard Deviation bands, designed to complement the Auction Market Theory (AMT) trading methodology by Fabio Valentino.
This indicator focuses on one thing and does it well: displaying VWAP and its deviation bands clearly on your chart.
█ FEATURES
- Daily VWAP with automatic reset
- ±1 Standard Deviation bands (cyan)
- ±2 Standard Deviation bands (orange) - extreme zones
- Clean labels that don't clutter your chart
- Info table showing current bias and zone
- Compact Mode for mobile/smartphone users
- Fully customizable colors and settings
- Built-in alerts for all levels
█ HOW TO USE
VWAP (Volume Weighted Average Price) represents the "fair value" where most volume has transacted. In AMT methodology:
BIAS DETERMINATION:
- Price ABOVE VWAP = Bullish bias (buyers in control)
- Price BELOW VWAP = Bearish bias (sellers in control)
TRADING ZONES:
- ±1 SD: Normal deviation zone - potential mean reversion area
- ±2 SD: Extreme zone - high probability reversal area (95%+ reversion rate)
ENTRY STRATEGIES:
1. Trend Following: Buy pullbacks to VWAP in uptrend, sell rallies to VWAP in downtrend
2. Mean Reversion: Fade moves at ±2 SD bands with confirmation
█ RECOMMENDED SETUP
Use this indicator together with:
- TradingView's built-in "SVP HD" (Session Volume Profile) for POC/VAH/VAL levels
- AMT CVD indicator (companion indicator) for order flow analysis
This combination gives you the complete AMT toolkit:
- SVP HD → Key levels (POC, VAH, VAL)
- AMT VWAP → Dynamic support/resistance & bias
- AMT CVD → Aggression, Absorption, Exhaustion signals
█ SETTINGS
Display Settings:
- Compact Mode - Enable for cleaner mobile view
- Show Labels - Toggle level labels
- Label Size - Adjust for your screen
VWAP Settings:
- Band Multipliers - Adjust SD band distance (default: 1.0 and 2.0)
- Colors - Fully customizable
- Line widths - Adjust visibility
Alerts:
- Near VWAP
- Near ±1 SD
- Near ±2 SD (extreme zones)
█ METHODOLOGY
This indicator is based on Auction Market Theory as taught by Fabio Valentino:
"The market is a continuous auction seeking fair value. VWAP represents this fair value dynamically throughout the session. Deviations from VWAP create trading opportunities as price tends to revert to the mean."
Key principles:
- Read, don't predict
- Location over technique
- Evidence-based entries
█ ALERTS
Set alerts for:
- Price approaching VWAP (potential support/resistance)
- Price at ±1 SD (first deviation - watch for reaction)
- Price at ±2 SD (extreme - high probability reversal zone)
█ NOTES
- Works on all timeframes
- Best used on 15m for intraday entries
- VWAP resets daily at market open
- Combine with volume profile for best results
█ CREDITS
Based on Auction Market Theory methodology by Fabio Valentino.
Indicator developed for the trading community.
If you find this useful, please leave a like! 👍
vwap, volume-weighted-average-price, standard-deviation, bands, auction-market-theory, amt, fabio-valentino, mean-reversion, trend-following, intraday, day-trading, support-resistance, fair-value
Fractal Market Geometry [JOAT]
Fractal Market Geometry
Overview
Fractal Market Geometry is an open-source overlay indicator that combines fractal analysis with harmonic pattern detection, Fibonacci retracements and extensions, Elliott Wave concepts, and Wyckoff phase identification. It provides traders with a geometric framework for understanding market structure and identifying potential reversal patterns with multi-factor signal confirmation.
What This Indicator Does
The indicator calculates and displays:
Fractal Detection - Identifies fractal highs and lows using Williams-style pivot analysis with configurable period
Fractal Dimension - Calculates market complexity using range-based dimension estimation
Harmonic Patterns - Detects Gartley, Butterfly, Bat, Crab, Shark, Cypher, and ABCD patterns using Fibonacci ratios
Fibonacci Retracements - Key levels at 38.2%, 50%, and 61.8%
Fibonacci Extensions - Projection level at 161.8%
Elliott Wave Count - Simplified wave counting based on pivot detection (1-5)
Wyckoff Phase - Volume-based phase identification (Accumulation, Markup, Distribution, Neutral)
Golden Spiral Levels - ATR-based support and resistance levels using phi (1.618) ratio
Trend Detection - EMA crossover trend identification (20/50 EMA)
How It Works
Fractal detection uses a configurable period to identify swing points:
detectFractalHigh(simple int period) =>
bool result = true
float centerVal = high
for i = 0 to period - 1
if high >= centerVal or high >= centerVal
result := false
break
Harmonic pattern detection uses Fibonacci ratio analysis between swing points. Each pattern has specific ratio requirements:
Gartley: AB 0.382-0.618, BC 0.382-0.886, CD 1.27-1.618
Butterfly: AB 0.382-0.5, BC 0.382-0.886, CD 1.618-2.24
Bat: AB 0.5-0.618, BC 1.13-1.618, CD 1.618-2.24
Crab: AB 0.382-0.618, BC 0.382-0.886, CD 2.24-3.618
Shark: AB 0.382-0.618, BC 1.13-1.618, CD 1.618-2.24
Cypher: AB 0.382-0.618, BC 1.13-1.414, CD 0.786-0.886
Wyckoff phase detection analyzes volume relative to price movement:
wyckoffPhase(simple int period) =>
float avgVol = ta.sma(volume, period)
float priceChg = ta.change(close, period)
string phase = "NEUTRAL"
if volume > avgVol * 1.5 and math.abs(priceChg) < close * 0.02
phase := "ACCUMULATION"
else if volume > avgVol * 1.5 and math.abs(priceChg) > close * 0.05
phase := "MARKUP"
else if volume < avgVol * 0.7
phase := "DISTRIBUTION"
phase
Signal Generation
Signals use multi-factor confirmation for accuracy:
BUY Signal: Fractal low + Uptrend (EMA20 > EMA50) + RSI 30-55 + Bullish candle + Volume confirmation
SELL Signal: Fractal high + Downtrend (EMA20 < EMA50) + RSI 45-70 + Bearish candle + Volume confirmation
Pattern Detection: Label appears when harmonic pattern completes at current bar
Dashboard Panel (Top-Right)
Dimension - Fractal dimension value (market complexity measure)
Last High - Most recent fractal high price
Last Low - Most recent fractal low price
Pattern - Current harmonic pattern name or NONE
Elliott Wave - Current wave count (Wave 1-5) or OFF
Wyckoff - Current market phase or OFF
Trend - BULLISH, BEARISH, or NEUTRAL based on EMA crossover
Signal - BUY, SELL, or WAIT status
Visual Elements
Fractal Markers - Small triangles at fractal highs (down arrow) and lows (up arrow)
Geometry Lines - Dashed lines connecting the most recent fractal high and low
Fibonacci Levels - Clean horizontal lines at 38.2%, 50%, and 61.8% retracement levels
Fibonacci Extension - Horizontal line at 161.8% extension level
Golden Spiral Levels - Support and resistance lines based on ATR x 1.618
3D Fractal Field - Optional depth layers around swing levels (OFF by default)
Harmonic Pattern Markers - Small diamond shapes when Crab, Shark, or Cypher patterns detected
Pattern Labels - Text label showing pattern name when detected
Signal Labels - BUY/SELL labels on confirmed multi-factor signals
Input Parameters
Fractal Period (default: 5) - Bars on each side for fractal detection
Geometry Depth (default: 3) - Complexity of geometric calculations
Pattern Sensitivity (default: 0.8) - Tolerance for pattern ratio matching
Show Fibonacci Levels (default: true) - Display retracement levels
Show Fibonacci Extensions (default: true) - Display extension level
Elliott Wave Detection (default: true) - Enable wave counting
Wyckoff Analysis (default: true) - Enable phase detection
Golden Spiral Levels (default: true) - Display spiral support/resistance
Show Fractal Points (default: true) - Display fractal markers
Show Geometry Lines (default: true) - Display connecting lines
Show Pattern Labels (default: true) - Display pattern name labels
Show 3D Fractal Field (default: false) - Display depth layers
Show Harmonic Patterns (default: true) - Display pattern markers
Show Buy/Sell Signals (default: true) - Display signal labels
Suggested Use Cases
Identify potential reversal zones using harmonic pattern completion
Use Fibonacci levels for entry, stop-loss, and target planning
Monitor Wyckoff phases for accumulation/distribution awareness
Track Elliott Wave counts for trend structure analysis
Use fractal dimension to gauge market complexity
Wait for multi-factor signal confirmation before entering trades
Timeframe Recommendations
Best on 1H to Daily charts. Lower timeframes produce more fractals but with less significance. Higher timeframes provide stronger levels and more reliable signals.
Limitations
Harmonic pattern detection uses simplified ratio ranges and may not match all textbook definitions
Elliott Wave counting is basic and does not include all wave rules
Wyckoff phase detection is volume-based approximation
Fractal dimension calculation is simplified
Signals require fractal confirmation which has inherent lag equal to the fractal period
Open-Source and Disclaimer
This script is published as open-source under the Mozilla Public License 2.0 for educational purposes. It does not constitute financial advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always use proper risk management.
- Made with passion by officialjackofalltrades
CandelaCharts - Composite Pressure Index 📝 Overview
The CandelaCharts – Composite Pressure Index (CPI) is a multi-factor oscillator that blends RSI , Money Flow Index (MFI) , and Chaikin Money Flow (CMF) into a single, stretchable “pressure” line. Instead of looking at three separate indicators, CPI compresses price momentum and volume flow into one normalized curve around 0 , then amplifies extremes using a rolling z-score .
The result is a dynamic gauge of buying vs. selling pressure that can travel beyond ±1 during strong regime shifts, helping you spot exhaustion, climaxes, and trend-strength phases more intuitively.
📦 Features
Composite pressure engine – Combines RSI, MFI, and CMF into a single normalized oscillator around 0, giving you a unified view of market pressure.
Custom weighting of components – Independently weight RSI, MFI, and CMF to prioritize pure price momentum or volume-driven signals.
Rolling z-score stretch – Uses a configurable z-score window to “stretch” the composite values, letting the line exceed ±1 during extremes instead of staying capped.
Adaptive amplitude control – An amplitude (gain) factor lets you scale how aggressive or subtle the CPI swings appear.
EMA smoothing – Optional smoothing removes noise while preserving the timing of swings and reversals.
Visual pressure band – Zero, +1, and -1 reference lines with a shaded band make it easy to see when pressure is “normal” vs. extended.
Dynamic color gradients – Warm/orange tones above 0 for bullish pressure and cool/blue tones below 0 for bearish pressure, with saturation increasing as pressure intensifies.
NA-safe statistics – Custom mean and standard deviation routines ensure stable behavior from the start of the chart and during partial history.
⚙️ Settings
RSI Length : Lookback length for RSI . Higher values smooth the RSI component; lower values make it more reactive to short-term price momentum.
MFI Length : Lookback length for the manual Money Flow Index . Adjust this to control how sensitive CPI is to price–volume interaction.
CMF Length : Lookback length for Chaikin Money Flow . This defines the window used to assess accumulation/distribution through volume flow.
RSI Weight : Relative importance of RSI within the composite. Increasing this emphasizes pure price momentum in the CPI.
MFI Weight : Relative importance of MFI. Higher values strengthen the influence of volume-weighted price moves.
CMF Weight : Relative importance of CMF. Raising this highlights accumulation/distribution as a driver of the pressure index.
Smoothing : EMA length applied to the stretched CPI line. A value of 1 effectively disables smoothing, while higher values reduce noise at the cost of a slight lag.
Z-score Window : Rolling window used to compute the mean and standard deviation of the raw composite. This defines the statistical context for what counts as “extreme”. Shorter windows adapt faster; longer windows give a more stable regime.
Amplitude : Gain factor applied to the z-scored composite. Values above 1.0 exaggerate swings and make extremes more visually pronounced; values below 1.0 compress them.
⚡️ Showcase
Composite Pressure Index
Mean Line
Divergences
📒 Usage
1. Identify directional pressure regimes
Use 0 as the key balance line:
CPI > 0 → Net bullish pressure (buyers in control).
CPI < 0 → Net bearish pressure (sellers in control).
You can treat prolonged stays above or below 0 as confirmations of trend direction, especially when price structure agrees.
2. Read statistical extremes instead of fixed levels
Because CPI is stretched via a z-score , values beyond ±1 typically represent statistically meaningful extremes within your chosen window:
CPI > +1 → Overextended bullish pressure / potential euphoria.
CPI < -1 → Overextended bearish pressure / potential capitulation.
These zones are not automatic reversal signals, but they highlight areas where monitoring for exhaustion, blow-offs, or risk-reward shifts can be beneficial.
3. Spot divergences with price
Classic divergence logic applies particularly well when pressure is composite:
Bearish divergence – Price makes higher highs, but CPI makes lower highs or fails to confirm.
Bullish divergence – Price makes lower lows, but CPI makes higher lows or shows less downside extension.
These patterns can be integrated with support/resistance, liquidity levels, and other CandelaCharts tools.
4. Tune the weights to your strategy
Adjust the three weights to match your focus:
Higher RSI weight → More sensitivity to pure price momentum (good for breakout or trend-following systems).
Higher MFI weight → Greater emphasis on price–volume interaction (ideal for spotting volume-confirmed moves).
Higher CMF weight → Stronger focus on accumulation/distribution (helpful for swing and position traders).
5. Integrate with existing setups
The CPI is designed to sit comfortably below price:
Use it as a “context” oscillator underneath your main price-action and liquidity models.
Combine CPI extremes and divergences with key levels, range models, or order flow signals for higher-confluence entries.
🚨 Alerts
The indicator does not provide any alerts!
⚠️ Disclaimer
Trading involves significant risk, and many participants may incur losses. The content on this site is not intended as financial advice and should not be interpreted as such. Decisions to buy, sell, hold, or trade securities, commodities, or other financial instruments carry inherent risks and are best made with guidance from qualified financial professionals. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
Session Range Control [PointAlgo]Session Range Control (SRC)
The Session Range Control (SRC) indicator provides a structured view of intraday price behavior by tracking where the current price sits within the session’s high–low range and how today’s volatility compares to the Average Daily Range (ADR). It combines range analytics, momentum context, volatility interpretation, and visual cues to help traders understand session strength and shifts in intraday conditions.
Core Concept
Every trading session forms a unique high and low. SRC continuously reads these values and calculates the Position in Range, expressed on a scale from 0% to 100%:
0% → Price at Day Low
100% → Price at Day High
50% → Mid-range equilibrium
By normalizing price into a percentage, traders can quickly interpret where market pressure is concentrated during the session.
Trend Zones and Market State
SRC divides the range into logical zones to show the likely sentiment of the session:
1. Strong Uptrend Zone (Above Threshold)
When price consistently holds above the user-defined upper threshold (e.g., 60%), the indicator marks a Strong Uptrend.
This typically reflects:
Persistent intraday buying pressure
Price acceptance near the upper part of the range
Reduced likelihood of deep pullbacks
2. Strong Downtrend Zone (Below Threshold)
When price remains below the lower threshold (e.g., 40%), SRC signals a Strong Downtrend, indicating:
Dominant intraday selling
Consistent pressure keeping price near session lows
3. Bullish / Bearish Zones
Between the midline and strong thresholds, SRC displays softer trend zones:
Above 50% = Bullish Zone
Below 50% = Bearish Zone
These zones help classify whether price is trending, balanced, or drifting.
4. Neutral Territory
When price hovers around the mid-level without conviction, the indicator treats it as a neutral or undecided phase.
Signal Logic :
SRC includes built-in momentum shift signals based on range transitions:
Long Signal
Triggered when price crosses upward through 50%, often showing:
A shift from intraday weakness to strength
Buyers gaining control of the session
Short Signal
Triggered when price crosses downward through 50%, suggesting:
Loss of intraday strength
Sellers taking control
These signals help highlight potential turning points inside the session.
Extreme Levels :
SRC highlights the top and bottom 10% of the range:
> 90% = Extreme High (Overbought intraday condition)
< 10% = Extreme Low (Oversold intraday condition)
These conditions can be useful for identifying overextended movements or potential reaction zones.
ADR Comparison and Volatility Context :
The indicator also measures how today’s price range compares to the Average Daily Range (ADR):
Range Expanding: Today’s range is significantly larger than the ADR
Indicates heightened volatility
Often associated with trending or breakout environments
Range Compressing: Today’s range is much smaller
Suggests low volatility
Common before breakout phases
Characteristic of consolidation or balanced markets
This volatility context helps traders assess whether the session is behaving within normal boundaries or deviating significantly.
Dashboard Overview :
When enabled, the dashboard summarizes key intraday metrics in a structured table:
Trend status (Strong Uptrend, Strong Downtrend, Bullish, Bearish, Neutral)
Range position (%)
Signal status (Long Cross, Short Cross, Extreme High/Low, or None)
Day range calculation
Range vs ADR (%)
Day High / Day Low
Current price level
Simplified action label based on current conditions
This provides a quick reference system to interpret both trend and volatility at a glance without analyzing the full chart visually.
Visual Elements
SRC includes:
Colored dynamic plot for easy trend recognition
Horizontal reference lines at key levels (0%, 50%, 100%, strong-trend thresholds)
Background shading during extreme zone conditions
A separate ADR comparison plot
These visuals ensure the indicator remains intuitive regardless of chart style or timeframe.
Alerts
The script includes alert conditions for:
Long cross
Short cross
Strong trend detection
Extreme high / extreme low
These allow users to automate notifications during key market events without manually monitoring the chart.
Customization Options
Users can configure:
ADR length
Strong trend thresholds
Dashboard visibility
Dashboard position on chart
This makes SRC adaptable to different trading instruments and intraday styles.
Usage Notes
Works best on intraday timeframes where session boundaries are clearly defined.
Designed for analytical interpretation—trend bias, volatility phase, and range structure.
Can complement other tools such as moving averages, volume, or market structure analysis.
Disclaimer :
This indicator is intended for chart analysis and educational purposes only.
It does not generate financial, investment, or trading advice.
Users should validate signals with additional research and apply proper risk management.
MTF S/R Array - Full CustomA clean, institutional-style multi-timeframe support and resistance indicator designed for precision trading decisions. Plots previous and current period levels with full customization for backtesting and live trading.
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WHAT IT PLOTS
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MONTHLY
- Previous Month High / Low / Close
- Previous Month Highest Closing Price
- Current Month High / Low / Highest Close
WEEKLY
- Previous Week High / Low / Close
- Current Week High / Low
DAILY
- Previous Day High / Low / Close
- Current Day High / Low
SESSIONS (Full Session - EST)
- Asian: 7pm - 4am
- London: 3am - 12pm
- New York: 8am - 5pm
OPENING RANGE
- Monday/Tuesday combined high and low
- Clean box visualization for weekly initial balance
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WHY THESE LEVELS MATTER
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Institutions and smart money reference these key levels for:
- Liquidity targets
- Stop hunts
- Reversal zones
- Trend continuation entries
Previous period levels act as magnets for price. Current levels show where the battle is happening now.
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FULL CUSTOMIZATION
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Every level type has independent controls:
- Show/Hide Previous and Current separately
- Extend Bars - control how far each level stretches
- Line Width - adjust thickness per level
- Transparency - fade previous levels for clarity
- Colors - separate colors for High/Low vs Close
Additional settings:
- Labels on/off with size and style options
- Info table with position and size controls
- Opening range box transparency and border width
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HOW TO USE
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1. Use on lower timeframes (1m, 5m, 15m) to see HTF levels
2. Watch for price reactions at previous period highs/lows
3. Look for session high/low sweeps followed by reversals
4. Use Monday/Tuesday opening range for weekly bias and targets
5. Previous levels extend further back for backtesting context
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TIPS
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- Increase "Prev Extend Bars" on monthly/weekly to see levels across more history
- Use higher transparency on previous levels to keep chart clean
- Turn off sessions you don't trade to reduce clutter
- The info table shows all values at a glance - position it where it doesn't block price action
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BEST FOR
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- ICT / Smart Money Concepts traders
- Session-based strategies
- Swing traders using HTF levels on LTF entries
- Anyone who wants clean, customizable S/R levels
Works on Forex, Crypto, Stocks, Futures, and Indices.
STRAT - MTF Dashboard + FTFC + Reversals v2.7# STRAT Indicator - Complete Description
## Overview
A comprehensive multi-timeframe STRAT trading system indicator that combines market structure analysis, flip levels, Full Timeframe Continuity (FTFC), and reversal pattern detection across 12 timeframes.
## Core Features
### 1. **Multi-Timeframe STRAT Dashboard**
- Displays STRAT combos (1, 2u, 2d, 3) across 12 timeframes: 1m, 5m, 15m, 30m, 1H, 4H, 12H, Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly, Yearly
- Color-coded directional bias (green/red/doji)
- Inside bars (●) and Outside bars (●) highlighted
- Current timeframe marked with ★
### 2. **HTF Flip Levels with Smart Grouping**
- Displays higher timeframe (HTF) flip levels (open prices) as labels on the right side
- Automatically groups multiple timeframes at the same price level (e.g., "★ 1H/4H/D")
- Current timeframe flip level always displayed with ★ marker
- Color-coded: Green (above price) / Red (below price)
### 3. **Full Timeframe Continuity (FTFC)**
- User-selectable 4 timeframes for FTFC analysis (default: D, W, M, Q)
- Green line: FTFC Up (highest open of 4 timeframes)
- Red line: FTFC Down (lowest open of 4 timeframes)
- Identifies when price is above/below all 4 timeframe opens
### 4. **Hammer & Shooting Star Detection**
- **Hammer Pattern**: Long lower wick (≥2x body), small upper wick, signals potential bottom reversal
- **Shooting Star Pattern**: Long upper wick (≥2x body), small lower wick, signals potential top reversal
- Scans last 100 bars (adjustable) and marks ALL historical patterns
- Chart markers: 🔨 (Hammer) below bars, 🔻 (Shooting Star) above bars
- Dashboard column shows reversal patterns for each timeframe
- Adjustable wick-to-body ratio sensitivity (1.5 to 5.0)
### 5. **Debug Tables**
- **FTFC Debug**: Shows close vs. 4 timeframe opens, confirms all-green/all-red conditions
- **Reversal Debug**: Real-time analysis of current bar - body size, wick measurements, ratios, and pattern qualification
## Settings
### Display Settings
- Dashboard position (9 options: top-left to bottom-right)
- Dashboard text size (tiny to huge)
- Label offset and text size
- Toggle individual features on/off
### FTFC Settings
- Select 4 custom timeframes for continuity analysis
- Default: Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly
### Reversal Settings
- **Wick to Body Ratio**: Sensitivity for pattern detection (default 2.0)
- **Lookback Bars**: How many historical bars to scan (default 100, max 500)
- Show/hide reversal markers on chart
- Show/hide reversal debug table
## Use Cases
1. **Momentum Trading**: Identify STRAT setups (2-2, 2-1-2 reversals, 3-bar plays) across multiple timeframes
2. **Swing Trading**: Use HTF flip levels as support/resistance and FTFC for trend confirmation
3. **Reversal Trading**: Catch hammer/shooting star patterns at key levels for counter-trend entries
4. **Multi-Timeframe Analysis**: Confirm alignment across timeframes before entering trades
## How to Use
### For STRAT Traders
- Look for 2-1-2 reversal setups in the dashboard
- Watch for inside bars (●) at HTF flip levels for breakout trades
- Use outside bars (●) to identify potential volatility expansion
### For Reversal Traders
- 🔨 Hammers after downtrends = potential long entries
- 🔻 Shooting stars after uptrends = potential short entries
- Combine with HTF flip levels for high-probability setups
### For Trend Followers
- FTFC green line above = bullish structure
- FTFC red line below = bearish structure
- Enter when price breaks and holds above/below FTFC levels
## Visual Elements
- **Green Labels**: HTF flip levels above current price (resistance)
- **Red Labels**: HTF flip levels below current price (support)
- **Lime Line**: FTFC Up (highest timeframe open)
- **Red Line**: FTFC Down (lowest timeframe open)
- **🔨 Icon**: Hammer pattern (potential reversal up)
- **🔻 Icon**: Shooting Star pattern (potential reversal down)
- **★ Symbol**: Current timeframe or multiple timeframes grouped
## Performance Notes
This indicator performs 12 multi-timeframe security calls and may take 15-30 seconds to calculate on initial load. This is normal for comprehensive MTF analysis.
## Version
v2.7 - Simplified reversal detection, current TF labeling, optimized performance
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**Perfect for**: STRAT traders, multi-timeframe analysts, reversal pattern traders, swing traders looking for high-probability setups with confluence across timeframes.
Daily High/Low/50%Daily High/Low/50% Levels Indicator
This Pine Script v6 indicator displays three horizontal lines from the previous daily candle:
High: The highest price of the last daily candle
Low: The lowest price of the last daily candle
50%: The midpoint between high and low
Key Features:
Lines extend from one daily candle to the next (Monday to Tuesday, Tuesday to Wednesday, etc.)
Fully customizable styling for each line independently:
Color selection
Line style (Solid, Dashed, Dotted)
Line width/thickness
Small labels ("H", "L", "50%") mark the start of each new day
Works on any timeframe (intraday charts show daily levels as reference)
Use Case:
Perfect for intraday traders who want to see the previous day's key levels as support/resistance zones. The 50% level often acts as a pivot point for price action.
Trading Sessions Low and HighVisualize and analyze different trading sessions (Tokyo, London, New York) on your charts.
Key Features:
Colored Session Zones: Displays colored rectangles to visually identify each active trading session
Smart High/Low Lines:
Draws horizontal lines at the highest and lowest points of each session
These lines automatically extend forward in time until a candle crosses them
Helps identify support/resistance levels created during each session
Detailed Session Information:
Range (difference between highest and lowest points)
Average price of the session
Open and close lines
Full Customization:
Choose the number of historical sessions to display (e.g., last 10, 20 sessions)
Line style and width for high/low lines
Enable/disable each element independently
Trading Benefits:
Identify liquidity zones created during each session
Spot key levels that continue to influence price after a session closes
Analyze volatility and price behavior across different sessions
Detect breakouts of important levels established during previous sessions
Advanced Price Ranges — Izaak ButlerThis indicator automatically draws equally-spaced price ranges (based on a user-defined size) above and below the current price. Each range displays its High, Low, 50% midpoint, and 25/75% quarter levels. All lines now extend both forward and backward in time, covering the entire chart. Labels are added on the right edge for easy reference, and optional alerts trigger when price crosses key levels. This tool helps visualize structured price zones and ICT-style range behaviour across all market conditions.
Yesterday's OHLC → O | H | L | C with Labels ORIGNAL INDICATOR Yesterday's open, high, low and close BY EduardoMattje AND FULL CREDIT TO HIM
I have only modified with 2 changes
1.Now yesterdays levels are visible from very first candle of any small time frame
2/Labels are also visible of OHLC so it removes confusion for trders
What it does:
Plots yesterday’s Open, High, Low, and Close as horizontal lines on any timeframe (1min, 5min, hourly, daily, etc.).
Lines automatically extend to the right edge of the chart (until the current day ends).
Shows permanent labels on the far right with short prefixes:
O = Yesterday’s Open
H = Yesterday’s High
L = Yesterday’s Low
C = Yesterday’s Close
Key features:
Works perfectly in regular and extended (pre/post-market) sessions
Option to hide the levels on previous days (keeps chart clean)
Very lightweight and fast
No compilation errors
Perfect for day traders who want yesterday’s key levels always visible with clear O/H/L/C labels on the right side of the screen. Just add it once and forget – it updates automatically every day
Yesterday's OHLC → O | H | L | C WITH LabelsORIGNAL INDICATOR Yesterday's open, high, low and close BY EduardoMattje AND FULL CREDIT TO HIM
I have only modified with 2 changes
1.Now yesterdays levels are visible from very first candle of any small time frame
2/Labels are also visible of OHLC so it removes confusion for trders
What it does:
Plots yesterday’s Open, High, Low, and Close as horizontal lines on any timeframe (1min, 5min, hourly, daily, etc.).
Lines automatically extend to the right edge of the chart (until the current day ends).
Shows permanent labels on the far right with short prefixes:
O = Yesterday’s Open
H = Yesterday’s High
L = Yesterday’s Low
C = Yesterday’s Close
Key features:
Works perfectly in regular and extended (pre/post-market) sessions
Option to hide the levels on previous days (keeps chart clean)
Very lightweight and fast
No compilation errors
Perfect for day traders who want yesterday’s key levels always visible with clear O/H/L/C labels on the right side of the screen. Just add it once and forget – it updates automatically every day
Elliott Wave + SMC Fusion # Elliott Wave + SMC Fusion
## TITLE:
Elliott Wave + Smart Money Concepts Fusion
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## SHORT DESCRIPTION:
Automated Elliott Wave pattern detection with Smart Money Concepts confirmation, EWO oscillator integration, and confluence scoring system.
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## FULL DESCRIPTION:
### 📊 OVERVIEW
This indicator combines three powerful trading methodologies into a unified system:
- **Elliott Wave Theory** - Automated detection of Wave 1-2 impulse patterns
- **Smart Money Concepts (SMC)** - Order Blocks and Fair Value Gaps for institutional confirmation
- **Elliott Wave Oscillator (EWO)** - Momentum-based signal validation
The core concept is to identify high-probability Wave 3 entries by detecting completed Wave 1-2 structures and validating them with SMC and momentum indicators.
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### 🔧 HOW IT WORKS
**1. Pattern Detection (ZigZag Method)**
- Uses pivot high/low detection to identify swing points
- Validates Wave 2 retracement using Fibonacci ratios (default: 38.2% - 88.6%)
- Requires minimum wave size to filter noise
- Applies confirmation bars to avoid premature signals
**2. Wave Projections**
- Wave 3 target: Fibonacci extension of Wave 1 (default: 1.618)
- Wave 4 retracement: Percentage of Wave 3 (default: 38.2%)
- Wave 5 projection: Extension of Wave 1 from Wave 4
**3. Smart Money Validation**
- **Order Blocks**: Identifies last opposing candle before breakout (institutional footprint)
- **Fair Value Gaps**: Detects price imbalances for potential support/resistance
**4. EWO Confirmation**
- Calculates momentum: (EMA5 / EMA34 - 1) × 100
- Signal line crossovers confirm trend direction
- Strong signals occur at extremes (< -13 or > 13 threshold)
**5. Confluence Scoring (0-100%)**
Points awarded for:
- Fibonacci quality of Wave 2 retracement (10-30 pts)
- Order Block presence (15 pts)
- Fair Value Gap presence (10 pts)
- Volume confirmation (10-15 pts)
- Trend alignment with EMA50 (10 pts)
- EWO confirmation (10-20 pts)
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### 🎯 UNIQUE FEATURES
**Pattern Locking System**
- Once a valid pattern is detected, it locks until:
- Pattern invalidates (price breaks Wave 0)
- Pattern completes (Wave 5 reached)
- Auto-timeout (configurable bars)
- Prevents rapid signal flipping and false alerts
**Signal Stability Controls**
- Adjustable cooldown between signals (default: 20 bars)
- Minimum bar distance between wave points
- Direction change requirement option
- Confirmation bars after Wave 2 formation
**Visual Wave Tracking**
- Solid lines for impulse waves (0→1, 2→3, 4→5)
- Dashed lines for corrective waves (1→2, 3→4)
- Numbered labels on each wave point
- Real-time projection lines to targets
**Comprehensive Dashboard**
- Current wave status and lock state
- Pattern grade (A+ to D based on confluence)
- Projected vs actual wave levels (✓ when completed)
- SMC confirmation status
- Risk/Reward ratio calculation
- EWO trend direction
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### 📈 TRADING APPLICATION
**Entry Strategy**
- Wait for Wave 1-2 pattern detection (diamond signal)
- Check confluence score (>65% = higher probability)
- Verify EWO alignment with pattern direction
- Enter after 30% retracement of Wave 2 (customizable)
**Risk Management**
- Stop Loss: Below Wave 0 (with buffer)
- Take Profit 1: Wave 3 projection
- Take Profit 2: Wave 5 projection
- R:R displayed in dashboard
**Invalidation Rules**
- Price breaks below Wave 0 (bullish) or above (bearish)
- Wave 2 level violated before Wave 3 forms
- Pattern timeout exceeded
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### ⚙️ KEY SETTINGS
**Elliott Wave**
- ZigZag Length: Pivot detection sensitivity
- Fib Tolerance: Acceptable retracement range
- Min Wave Size: Filter small movements
**Signal Stability**
- Signal Cooldown: Minimum bars between signals
- Lock Pattern Until Invalid: Prevent signal changes
- Confirmation Bars: Wait after Wave 2
**Wave Projection**
- Wave 3/4/5 Fibonacci extensions
- Projection display distance
**EWO Settings**
- Fast/Slow EMA lengths
- Signal smoothing
- Strength threshold
**SMC Settings**
- Order Block lookback period
- FVG minimum size percentage
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### 🔔 ALERTS
- New bullish/bearish pattern detected
- High confluence setup (>75%)
- Pattern invalidation
- Wave completion
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### ⚠️ IMPORTANT NOTES
- This indicator identifies **potential** Elliott Wave patterns based on mathematical rules
- Elliott Wave analysis is subjective - patterns may be interpreted differently
- Always combine with other analysis methods and proper risk management
- Past pattern performance does not guarantee future results
- Pattern locking prevents repainting but delays new pattern detection
- Best used on higher timeframes (1H+) for cleaner wave structures
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### 📚 METHODOLOGY REFERENCES
**Elliott Wave Theory**
- Wave 2 typically retraces 38.2% - 88.6% of Wave 1
- Wave 3 is often the strongest, extending 161.8% of Wave 1
- Wave 4 usually retraces 38.2% of Wave 3
- Wave 5 completes the impulse structure
**Smart Money Concepts**
- Order Blocks represent institutional supply/demand zones
- FVGs indicate price inefficiencies that may act as magnets
**Elliott Wave Oscillator**
- Developed to identify wave momentum
- Crossovers signal potential wave transitions
- Extreme readings often coincide with wave completions
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### 🎨 VISUAL ELEMENTS
- **Green**: Bullish patterns and projections
- **Red**: Bearish patterns and projections
- **Orange**: Wave projection levels
- **Purple**: Order Block zones
- **Yellow**: Fair Value Gaps
- **Blue**: Entry levels
- **Diamond shapes**: New pattern signals
- **Triangle shapes**: EWO crossover signals
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### 💡 TIPS FOR BEST RESULTS
1. Use on liquid markets with clear trend behavior
2. Higher timeframes produce more reliable patterns
3. Look for confluence scores above 65%
4. Verify EWO alignment before entry
5. Consider market context (overall trend, key levels)
6. Adjust ZigZag length based on your trading style
7. Increase cooldown period for longer-term signals
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**Indicator Type**: Overlay
**Markets**: All (Crypto, Forex, Stocks, Commodities)
**Timeframes**: All (1H+ recommended)
**Style**: Pattern Recognition + Momentum + Price Action
Force DashboardScalping Dashboard - Complete User Guide
Overview
This scalping system consists of two complementary TradingView indicators designed for intraday trading with no overnight holds:
Force Dashboard - Single-row table showing real-time market bias and entry signals
Large Order Detection - Visual diamonds showing institutional order flow
Together, they provide a complete at-a-glance view of market conditions optimized for quick entries and exits.
Recommended Timeframes
Primary Scalping Timeframes
1-minute chart: Ultra-fast scalps (30 seconds - 3 minutes hold time)
2-minute chart: Quick scalps (2-5 minutes hold time)
5-minute chart: Standard scalps (5-15 minutes hold time)
Best Practices
Use 1-2 minute for highly liquid instruments (ES, NQ, major forex pairs)
Use 5-minute for less liquid markets or if you prefer fewer signals
Never hold past the last hour of trading to avoid overnight risk
Set hard stop times (e.g., exit all positions by 3:45 PM EST)
Dashboard Components Explained
Core Indicators (Circles ●)
MACD (5/13/5)
Green ● = Bullish momentum (MACD histogram positive)
Red ● = Bearish momentum (MACD histogram negative)
Gray ● = No clear momentum
Use: Confirms trend direction and momentum shifts
EMA (9/20/50)
Green ● = Price > EMA9 > EMA20 (uptrend)
Red ● = Price < EMA9 < EMA20 (downtrend)
Gray ● = Choppy/sideways
Use: Identifies the immediate micro-trend
Stoch (5-period Stochastic)
Green ● = Oversold (<20) - potential reversal up
Red ● = Overbought (>80) - potential reversal down
Gray ● = Neutral zone (20-80)
Use: Spots reversal opportunities at extremes
RSI (7-period)
Green ● = Oversold (<30)
Red ● = Overbought (>70)
Gray ● = Neutral
Use: Confirms overbought/oversold conditions
CVD (Cumulative Volume Delta)
Green ● = CVD above its moving average (buying pressure)
Red ● = CVD below its moving average (selling pressure)
Gray ● = Neutral
Use: Shows overall buying vs selling pressure
ΔCVD (Delta CVD - Rate of Change)
Green ● = CVD accelerating upward (buying acceleration)
Red ● = CVD accelerating downward (selling acceleration)
Gray ● = No acceleration
Use: Detects momentum shifts in order flow
Imbal (Order Flow Imbalance)
Green ● = Buy pressure >2x sell pressure
Red ● = Sell pressure >2x buy pressure
Gray ● = Balanced
Use: Identifies extreme one-sided order flow
Vol (Volume Strength)
Green ● = Volume >1.5x average (strong interest)
Red ● = Volume <0.7x average (low interest)
Gray ● = Normal volume
Yellow background = Volume surge (>2x average) - BIG MOVE ALERT
Use: Confirms conviction behind price moves
Tape (Tape Speed)
Green ● = Fast order flow (>1.3x normal)
Red ● = Slow order flow (<0.7x normal)
Gray ● = Normal speed
Yellow background = Very fast tape (>1.5x) - RAPID EXECUTION ALERT
Use: Measures urgency and speed of orders
Key Levels
Support (Supp)
Shows the nearest high-volume support level below current price
Bright Green background = Price is AT support (within 0.3%) - BOUNCE ZONE
Green background = Price above support (healthy)
Red background = Price below support (broken support, now resistance)
Resistance (Res)
Shows the nearest high-volume resistance level above current price
Bright Orange background = Price is AT resistance (within 0.3%) - REJECTION ZONE
Red background = Price below resistance (facing overhead supply)
Green background = Price above resistance (breakout)
These levels update automatically every 3 bars based on volume profile
Entry Signal Components
Score
Displays format: "6L" (6 long indicators) or "4S" (4 short indicators)
Bright Green = 6-7 indicators aligned for long
Light Green = 5 indicators aligned for long
Yellow = 4 indicators aligned (weaker setup)
Gray = No alignment
Red/Orange colors = Same scale for short setups
Score of 5+ indicates high-probability setup
SCALP (Main Entry Signal)
BRIGHT GREEN "LONG" = High-quality long scalp (Score 5+)
Green "LONG" = Decent long scalp (Score 4)
BRIGHT ORANGE "SHORT" = High-quality short scalp (Score 5+)
Red "SHORT" = Decent short scalp (Score 4)
Gray "WAIT" = No clear setup - STAY OUT
Entry Strategies
Strategy 1: High-Probability Scalps (Conservative)
When to Enter:
SCALP column shows BRIGHT GREEN "LONG" or BRIGHT ORANGE "SHORT"
Score is 5 or higher
Vol or Tape has yellow background (volume surge)
Example Long Setup:
SCALP = BRIGHT GREEN "LONG"
Score = 6L
Vol = Yellow background
Price AT Support (bright green Supp cell)
EMA, MACD, CVD, ΔCVD, Imbal all green
Entry: Enter immediately on next candle
Target: 0.5-1% move or resistance level
Stop: Below support or -0.3%
Hold Time: 2-10 minutes
Strategy 2: Momentum Scalps (Aggressive)
When to Enter:
Tape has yellow background (fast tape)
Vol has yellow background (volume surge)
ΔCVD is green (for longs) or red (for shorts)
Imbal shows strong imbalance in your direction
Score is 4+
Example Short Setup:
Tape & Vol = Yellow backgrounds
ΔCVD = Red, Imbal = Red
Price AT Resistance (bright orange)
Score = 5S
Entry: Enter immediately
Target: Quick 0.3-0.7% move
Stop: Tight -0.2%
Hold Time: 1-5 minutes
Strategy 3: Reversal Scalps (Mean Reversion)
When to Enter:
Stoch shows oversold (green) or overbought (red)
RSI confirms the extreme
Price is AT Support (for longs) or AT Resistance (for shorts)
ΔCVD and Imbal start reversing direction
Score is 4+
Example Long Setup:
Stoch = Green (oversold)
RSI = Green (oversold)
Supp = Bright green (at support)
ΔCVD turns green
Imbal turns green
Score = 4L or 5L
Entry: Wait for confirmation candle
Target: Move back to EMA9 or mid-range
Stop: Below the low
Hold Time: 3-8 minutes
Large Order Detection Usage
Diamond Signals
Green diamonds below bar = Large buy orders (institutional buying)
Red diamonds above bar = Large sell orders (institutional selling)
Size matters: Larger diamonds = larger order flow
How to Use with Dashboard
Confirmation Entries
Dashboard shows "LONG" signal
Green diamond appears
Enter immediately - institutions are buying
Divergence Alerts (CAUTION)
Dashboard shows "LONG" signal
RED diamond appears (institutions selling)
DO NOT ENTER - conflicting order flow
Cluster Patterns
Multiple green diamonds in row = Strong accumulation, stay long
Multiple red diamonds in row = Strong distribution, stay short
Alternating colors = Chop, avoid trading
Risk Management Rules
Position Sizing
Risk 0.5-1% of account per scalp
Maximum 3 concurrent positions
Reduce size after 2 consecutive losses
Stop Loss Guidelines
Tight stops: 0.2-0.3% for 1-2 min charts
Standard stops: 0.3-0.5% for 5 min charts
Always use stop loss - no exceptions
Place stops below support (longs) or above resistance (shorts)
Take Profit Targets
Target 1: 0.3-0.5% (take 50% off)
Target 2: 0.7-1% (take remaining 50%)
Move stop to breakeven after Target 1 hit
Trail stop if Score remains high
Time-Based Exits
Exit immediately if:
SCALP changes from LONG/SHORT to WAIT
Score drops below 3
Large diamond appears in opposite direction
Maximum hold time: 15 minutes (even if profitable)
Hard exit time: 30 minutes before market close
Trading Sessions
Best Times to Scalp
High-Liquidity Sessions
9:30-11:00 AM EST (Market open, highest volume)
2:00-3:30 PM EST (Afternoon session, good moves)
Avoid
11:30 AM-1:30 PM EST (Lunch, low volume)
Last 30 minutes (unpredictable, don't initiate new trades)
News releases (wait 5 minutes for volatility to settle)
Common Patterns & Setups
The Perfect Storm (Highest Probability)
Score = 6L or 7L
SCALP = BRIGHT GREEN
Vol + Tape = Yellow backgrounds
Green diamond appears
Price AT Support
Win rate: ~70-80%
The Fade Setup (Counter-Trend)
Price hits resistance (bright orange)
Stoch + RSI overbought (red)
Red diamond appears
CVD starts turning red
SCALP shows "SHORT"
Win rate: ~60-70%
The Breakout Continuation
Price breaks resistance (Res turns green)
EMA, MACD green
Vol surge (yellow)
Multiple green diamonds
SCALP = "LONG"
Win rate: ~65-75%
Warning Signs - DO NOT TRADE
Red Flags
❌ SCALP shows "WAIT"
❌ Score below 3
❌ Vol and Tape both gray (no volume)
❌ Conflicting signals (dashboard says LONG but red diamonds appearing)
❌ Alternating green/red circles (choppy market)
❌ Support and Resistance very close together (tight range)
Market Conditions to Avoid
Low volume periods
Major news releases (first 5 minutes after)
First 2 minutes after market open
Wide spreads
Consecutive losing trades (take a break after 2 losses)
Quick Reference Checklist
Before Taking ANY Trade:
☑ SCALP shows LONG or SHORT (not WAIT)
☑ Score is 4 or higher
☑ Vol or Tape shows activity
☑ No conflicting diamond signals
☑ Stop loss level identified
☑ Target profit level identified
☑ Not in restricted time periods
After Entering:
☑ Set stop loss immediately
☑ Set profit targets
☑ Watch SCALP column - exit if changes to WAIT
☑ Watch for opposite-colored diamonds
☑ Move stop to breakeven after first target
☑ Exit all by market close
Advanced Tips
Scalping Psychology
Be patient: Wait for Score 5+ setups
Be decisive: When signal appears, act immediately
Be disciplined: Follow your stop loss always
Be flexible: Exit quickly if dashboard reverses
Optimization
Backtest on your specific instrument
Adjust RSI/Stoch levels for your market
Fine-tune volume thresholds
Keep a trade journal to track which setups work best
Multi-Timeframe Confirmation
Use 5-min dashboard as "trend filter"
Take 1-min trades only in direction of 5-min SCALP signal
Increases win rate by ~10-15%
Troubleshooting
Q: Dashboard shows WAIT most of the time
Normal - scalping is about patience. Quality > Quantity
3-8 good setups per day is excellent
Q: Too many false signals
Increase minimum Score requirement to 5 or 6
Only trade with volume surge (yellow backgrounds)
Add large order detection confirmation
Q: Signals too slow
You may be on too high a timeframe
Try 1-minute chart for faster signals
Ensure real-time data feed is active
Q: Support/Resistance not updating
Normal - updates every 3 bars
If completely stuck, remove and re-add indicator
Summary
This scalping system works best when:
✅ Multiple indicators align (Score 5+)
✅ Volume and tape speed confirm the move
✅ Order flow (diamonds) confirms direction
✅ Price is at key levels (support/resistance)
✅ You manage risk strictly
✅ You exit before market close
The golden rule: When SCALP says WAIT, you WAIT. Discipline beats frequency.
Custom Checklist# Custom Checklist - Trading Preparation & Reminders
A fully customizable checklist overlay indicator for TradingView that helps traders maintain discipline and follow their trading routine systematically.
## 🎯 Purpose
This indicator serves as a visual reminder system on your charts to ensure you complete all necessary analysis steps before entering a trade. Perfect for traders who want to maintain consistency and avoid emotional or rushed trading decisions.
## ✨ Key Features
- **20 Customizable Lines**: Create your own checklist items with any text you need
- **Flexible Display Options**:
- Show/hide title header
- Toggle entire checklist on/off
- Position anywhere on chart (9 positions available)
- Adjustable text size (tiny to huge)
- **Symbol Filtering**: Option to show checklist only on specific symbols (BTC/USD, GOLD, SPX500, USOIL)
- **Customizable Appearance**:
- Background color
- Text color
- Border color
- Transparency controls
- **Clean Interface**: Empty by default - add only the items you need
## 📋 Use Cases
- **Morning Routine**: Daily market preparation checklist
- **Trade Entry Rules**: Verify all setup conditions are met
- **Risk Management**: Confirm stop-loss, position size, and exit strategy
- **Multi-Timeframe Analysis**: Ensure you checked all required timeframes
- **Technical Analysis**: Track which indicators and patterns you've reviewed
- **News & Events**: Remember to check economic calendar and news
- **Personal Rules**: Your custom trading rules and reminders
## 🎨 Customization
Every aspect is customizable:
- All 20 lines can be edited to your needs
- Only non-empty lines are displayed
- Table position adjustable to any corner or middle position
- Color scheme fully customizable to match your chart theme
- Text size scalable for different screen sizes
## 💡 How to Use
1. Add indicator to your chart
2. Open Settings > Checklist Items
3. Fill in your checklist items (Line 1, Line 2, etc.)
4. Customize colors and position in Display Settings
5. Optional: Enable "Show Only on Specific Symbols" to show on select instruments
## 🔧 Display Settings
- **Checklist Title**: Custom header for your checklist
- **Show Title Header**: Toggle title display
- **Show Checklist**: Master on/off switch
- **Symbol Filter**: Restrict display to specific trading instruments
- **Position**: 9 placement options (corners and middle positions)
- **Text Size**: 5 size options (tiny, small, normal, large, huge)
- **Colors**: Background, text, and border fully customizable
## 📝 Example Checklist Ideas
**Swing Trading:**
- Support/Resistance levels identified
- Trend direction confirmed
- Volume analysis completed
- RSI/MACD signals checked
- Risk/Reward ratio calculated
**Day Trading:**
- Pre-market review done
- Key levels marked
- Economic calendar checked
- Trading plan written
- Position size calculated
**Technical Analysis:**
- Multiple timeframe alignment
- Chart patterns identified
- Moving averages reviewed
- Fibonacci levels drawn
- Volume profile analyzed
## ⚙️ Technical Details
- Pine Script v6
- Overlay indicator (displays on main chart)
- Lightweight - no complex calculations
- No repainting
- Works on all timeframes and instruments
## 🎓 Perfect For
- Beginner traders learning systematic analysis
- Experienced traders maintaining discipline
- Anyone who wants visual trading reminders
- Traders following multi-step strategies
- Those prone to FOMO or emotional trading
---
**Note**: This is a visual tool only. It does not generate trading signals or perform analysis. It serves as a reminder checklist to help you follow your own trading process consistently.
Custom Checklist# Custom Checklist - Trading Preparation & Reminders
A fully customizable checklist overlay indicator for TradingView that helps traders maintain discipline and follow their trading routine systematically.
## 🎯 Purpose
This indicator serves as a visual reminder system on your charts to ensure you complete all necessary analysis steps before entering a trade. Perfect for traders who want to maintain consistency and avoid emotional or rushed trading decisions.
## ✨ Key Features
- **20 Customizable Lines**: Create your own checklist items with any text you need
- **Flexible Display Options**:
- Show/hide title header
- Toggle entire checklist on/off
- Position anywhere on chart (9 positions available)
- Adjustable text size (tiny to huge)
- **Symbol Filtering**: Option to show checklist only on specific symbols (BTC/USD, GOLD, SPX500, USOIL)
- **Customizable Appearance**:
- Background color
- Text color
- Border color
- Transparency controls
- **Clean Interface**: Empty by default - add only the items you need
## 📋 Use Cases
- **Morning Routine**: Daily market preparation checklist
- **Trade Entry Rules**: Verify all setup conditions are met
- **Risk Management**: Confirm stop-loss, position size, and exit strategy
- **Multi-Timeframe Analysis**: Ensure you checked all required timeframes
- **Technical Analysis**: Track which indicators and patterns you've reviewed
- **News & Events**: Remember to check economic calendar and news
- **Personal Rules**: Your custom trading rules and reminders
## 🎨 Customization
Every aspect is customizable:
- All 20 lines can be edited to your needs
- Only non-empty lines are displayed
- Table position adjustable to any corner or middle position
- Color scheme fully customizable to match your chart theme
- Text size scalable for different screen sizes
## 💡 How to Use
1. Add indicator to your chart
2. Open Settings > Checklist Items
3. Fill in your checklist items (Line 1, Line 2, etc.)
4. Customize colors and position in Display Settings
5. Optional: Enable "Show Only on Specific Symbols" to show on select instruments
## 🔧 Display Settings
- **Checklist Title**: Custom header for your checklist
- **Show Title Header**: Toggle title display
- **Show Checklist**: Master on/off switch
- **Symbol Filter**: Restrict display to specific trading instruments
- **Position**: 9 placement options (corners and middle positions)
- **Text Size**: 5 size options (tiny, small, normal, large, huge)
- **Colors**: Background, text, and border fully customizable
## 📝 Example Checklist Ideas
**Swing Trading:**
- Support/Resistance levels identified
- Trend direction confirmed
- Volume analysis completed
- RSI/MACD signals checked
- Risk/Reward ratio calculated
**Day Trading:**
- Pre-market review done
- Key levels marked
- Economic calendar checked
- Trading plan written
- Position size calculated
**Technical Analysis:**
- Multiple timeframe alignment
- Chart patterns identified
- Moving averages reviewed
- Fibonacci levels drawn
- Volume profile analyzed
## ⚙️ Technical Details
- Pine Script v6
- Overlay indicator (displays on main chart)
- Lightweight - no complex calculations
- No repainting
- Works on all timeframes and instruments
## 🎓 Perfect For
- Beginner traders learning systematic analysis
- Experienced traders maintaining discipline
- Anyone who wants visual trading reminders
- Traders following multi-step strategies
- Those prone to FOMO or emotional trading
---
**Note**: This is a visual tool only. It does not generate trading signals or perform analysis. It serves as a reminder checklist to help you follow your own trading process consistently.
Ultimate Oscillator (ULTOSC)The Ultimate Oscillator (ULTOSC) is a technical momentum indicator developed by Larry Williams that combines three different time periods to reduce the volatility and false signals common in single-period oscillators. By using a weighted average of three Stochastic-like calculations across short, medium, and long-term periods, the Ultimate Oscillator provides a more comprehensive view of market momentum while maintaining sensitivity to price changes.
The indicator addresses the common problem of oscillators being either too sensitive (generating many false signals) or too slow (missing opportunities). By incorporating multiple timeframes with decreasing weights for longer periods, ULTOSC attempts to capture both short-term momentum shifts and longer-term trend strength, making it particularly valuable for identifying divergences and potential reversal points.
## Core Concepts
* **Multi-timeframe analysis:** Combines three different periods (typically 7, 14, 28) to capture various momentum cycles
* **Weighted averaging:** Assigns higher weights to shorter periods for responsiveness while including longer periods for stability
* **Buying pressure focus:** Measures the relationship between closing price and the true range rather than just high-low range
* **Divergence detection:** Particularly effective at identifying momentum divergences that precede price reversals
* **Normalized scale:** Oscillates between 0 and 100, with clear overbought/oversold levels
## Common Settings and Parameters
| Parameter | Default | Function | When to Adjust |
|-----------|---------|----------|---------------|
| Fast Period | 7 | Short-term momentum calculation | Lower (5-6) for more sensitivity, higher (9-12) for smoother signals |
| Medium Period | 14 | Medium-term momentum calculation | Adjust based on typical swing duration in the market |
| Slow Period | 28 | Long-term momentum calculation | Higher values (35-42) for longer-term position trading |
| Fast Weight | 4.0 | Weight applied to fast period | Higher weight increases short-term sensitivity |
| Medium Weight | 2.0 | Weight applied to medium period | Adjust to balance medium-term influence |
| Slow Weight | 1.0 | Weight applied to slow period | Usually kept at 1.0 as the baseline weight |
**Pro Tip:** The classic 7/14/28 periods with 4/2/1 weights work well for most markets, but consider using 5/10/20 with adjusted weights for faster markets or 14/28/56 for longer-term analysis.
## Calculation and Mathematical Foundation
**Simplified explanation:**
The Ultimate Oscillator calculates three separate "buying pressure" ratios using different time periods, then combines them using weighted averaging. Buying pressure is defined as the close minus the true low, divided by the true range.
**Technical formula:**
```
BP = Close - Min(Low, Previous Close)
TR = Max(High, Previous Close) - Min(Low, Previous Close)
BP_Sum_Fast = Sum(BP, Fast Period)
TR_Sum_Fast = Sum(TR, Fast Period)
Raw_Fast = 100 × (BP_Sum_Fast / TR_Sum_Fast)
BP_Sum_Medium = Sum(BP, Medium Period)
TR_Sum_Medium = Sum(TR, Medium Period)
Raw_Medium = 100 × (BP_Sum_Medium / TR_Sum_Medium)
BP_Sum_Slow = Sum(BP, Slow Period)
TR_Sum_Slow = Sum(TR, Slow Period)
Raw_Slow = 100 × (BP_Sum_Slow / TR_Sum_Slow)
ULTOSC = 100 × / (Fast_Weight + Medium_Weight + Slow_Weight)
```
Where:
- BP = Buying Pressure
- TR = True Range
- Fast Period = 7, Medium Period = 14, Slow Period = 28 (defaults)
- Fast Weight = 4, Medium Weight = 2, Slow Weight = 1 (defaults)
> 🔍 **Technical Note:** The implementation uses efficient circular buffers for all three period calculations, maintaining O(1) time complexity per bar. The algorithm properly handles true range calculations including gaps and ensures accurate buying pressure measurements across all timeframes.
## Interpretation Details
ULTOSC provides several analytical perspectives:
* **Overbought/Oversold conditions:** Values above 70 suggest overbought conditions, below 30 suggest oversold conditions
* **Momentum direction:** Rising ULTOSC indicates increasing buying pressure, falling indicates increasing selling pressure
* **Divergence analysis:** Divergences between ULTOSC and price often precede significant reversals
* **Trend confirmation:** ULTOSC direction can confirm or question the prevailing price trend
* **Signal quality:** Extreme readings (>80 or <20) indicate strong momentum that may be unsustainable
* **Multiple timeframe consensus:** When all three underlying periods agree, signals are typically more reliable
## Trading Applications
**Primary Uses:**
- **Divergence trading:** Identify when momentum diverges from price for reversal signals
- **Overbought/oversold identification:** Find potential entry/exit points at extreme levels
- **Trend confirmation:** Validate breakouts and trend continuations
- **Momentum analysis:** Assess the strength of current price movements
**Advanced Strategies:**
- **Multi-divergence confirmation:** Look for divergences across multiple timeframes
- **Momentum breakouts:** Trade when ULTOSC breaks above/below key levels with volume
- **Swing trading entries:** Use oversold/overbought levels for swing position entries
- **Trend strength assessment:** Evaluate trend quality using momentum consistency
## Signal Combinations
**Strong Bullish Signals:**
- ULTOSC rises from oversold territory (<30) with positive price divergence
- ULTOSC breaks above 50 after forming a base near 30
- All three underlying periods show increasing buying pressure
**Strong Bearish Signals:**
- ULTOSC falls from overbought territory (>70) with negative price divergence
- ULTOSC breaks below 50 after forming a top near 70
- All three underlying periods show decreasing buying pressure
**Divergence Signals:**
- **Bullish divergence:** Price makes lower lows while ULTOSC makes higher lows
- **Bearish divergence:** Price makes higher highs while ULTOSC makes lower highs
- **Hidden bullish divergence:** Price makes higher lows while ULTOSC makes lower lows (trend continuation)
- **Hidden bearish divergence:** Price makes lower highs while ULTOSC makes higher highs (trend continuation)
## Comparison with Related Oscillators
| Indicator | Periods | Focus | Best Use Case |
|-----------|---------|-------|---------------|
| **Ultimate Oscillator** | 3 periods | Buying pressure | Divergence detection |
| **Stochastic** | 1-2 periods | Price position | Overbought/oversold |
| **RSI** | 1 period | Price momentum | Momentum analysis |
| **Williams %R** | 1 period | Price position | Short-term signals |
## Advanced Configurations
**Fast Trading Setup:**
- Fast: 5, Medium: 10, Slow: 20
- Weights: 4/2/1, Thresholds: 75/25
**Standard Setup:**
- Fast: 7, Medium: 14, Slow: 28
- Weights: 4/2/1, Thresholds: 70/30
**Conservative Setup:**
- Fast: 14, Medium: 28, Slow: 56
- Weights: 3/2/1, Thresholds: 65/35
**Divergence Focused:**
- Fast: 7, Medium: 14, Slow: 28
- Weights: 2/2/2, Thresholds: 70/30
## Market-Specific Adjustments
**Volatile Markets:**
- Use longer periods (10/20/40) to reduce noise
- Consider higher threshold levels (75/25)
- Focus on extreme readings for signal quality
**Trending Markets:**
- Emphasize divergence analysis over absolute levels
- Look for momentum confirmation rather than reversal signals
- Use hidden divergences for trend continuation
**Range-Bound Markets:**
- Standard overbought/oversold levels work well
- Trade reversals from extreme levels
- Combine with support/resistance analysis
## Limitations and Considerations
* **Lagging component:** Contains inherent lag due to multiple moving average calculations
* **Complex calculation:** More computationally intensive than single-period oscillators
* **Parameter sensitivity:** Performance varies significantly with different period/weight combinations
* **Market dependency:** Most effective in trending markets with clear momentum patterns
* **False divergences:** Not all divergences lead to significant price reversals
* **Whipsaw potential:** Can generate conflicting signals in choppy markets
## Best Practices
**Effective Usage:**
- Focus on divergences rather than absolute overbought/oversold levels
- Combine with trend analysis for context
- Use multiple timeframe analysis for confirmation
- Pay attention to the speed of momentum changes
**Common Mistakes:**
- Over-relying on overbought/oversold levels in strong trends
- Ignoring the underlying trend direction
- Using inappropriate period settings for the market being analyzed
- Trading every divergence without additional confirmation
**Signal Enhancement:**
- Combine with volume analysis for confirmation
- Use price action context (support/resistance levels)
- Consider market volatility when setting thresholds
- Look for convergence across multiple momentum indicators
## Historical Context and Development
The Ultimate Oscillator was developed by Larry Williams and introduced in his 1985 article "The Ultimate Oscillator" in Technical Analysis of Stocks and Commodities magazine. Williams designed it to address the limitations of single-period oscillators by:
- Reducing false signals through multi-timeframe analysis
- Maintaining sensitivity to short-term momentum changes
- Providing more reliable divergence signals
- Creating a more robust momentum measurement tool
The indicator has become a standard tool in technical analysis, particularly valued for its divergence detection capabilities and its balanced approach to momentum measurement.
## References
* Williams, L. R. (1985). The Ultimate Oscillator. Technical Analysis of Stocks and Commodities, 3(4).
* Williams, L. R. (1999). Long-Term Secrets to Short-Term Trading. Wiley Trading.
HTF Candles with PVSRA Volume Coloring (PCS Series)This indicator displays higher timeframe (HTF) candles using a PVSRA-inspired color model that blends price and volume strength, allowing traders to visualize higher-timeframe activity directly on lower-timeframe charts without switching screens.
OVERVIEW
This script visualizes higher-timeframe (HTF) candles directly on lower-timeframe charts using a custom PVSRA (Price, Volume & Support/Resistance Analysis) color model.
Unlike standard HTF indicators, it aggregates real-time OHLC and volume data bar-by-bar and dynamically draws synthetic HTF candles that update as the higher-timeframe bar evolves.
This allows traders to interpret momentum, trend continuation, and volume pressure from broader market structures without switching charts.
INTEGRATION LOGIC
This script merges higher-timeframe candle projection with PVSRA volume analysis to provide a single, multi-timeframe momentum view.
The HTF structure reveals directional context, while PVSRA coloring exposes the underlying strength of buying and selling pressure.
By combining both, traders can see when a higher-timeframe candle is building with strong or weak volume, enabling more informed intraday decisions than either tool could offer alone.
HOW IT WORKS
Aggregates price data : Groups lower-timeframe bars to calculate higher-timeframe Open, High, Low, Close, and total Volume.
Applies PVSRA logic : Compares each HTF candle’s volume to the average of the last 10 bars:
• >200% of average = strong activity
• >150% of average = moderate activity
• ≤150% = normal activity
Assigns colors :
• Green/Blue = bullish high-volume
• Red/Fuchsia = bearish high-volume
• White/Gray = neutral or low-volume moves
Draws dynamic outlines : Outlines update live while the current HTF candle is forming.
Supports symbol override : Calculations can use another instrument for correlation analysis.
This multi-timeframe aggregation avoids repainting issues in request.security() and ensures accurate real-time HTF representation.
FEATURES
Dual HTF Display : Visualize two higher timeframes simultaneously (e.g., 4H and 1D).
Dynamic PVSRA Coloring : Volume-weighted candle colors reveal bullish or bearish dominance.
Customizable Layout : Adjust candle width, spacing, offset, and color schemes.
Candle Outlines : Highlight the forming HTF candle to monitor developing structure.
Symbol Override : Display HTF candles from another instrument for cross-analysis.
SETTINGS
HTF 1 & HTF 2 : enable/disable, set timeframes, choose label colors, show/hide outlines.
Number of Candles : choose how many HTF candles to plot (1–10).
Offset Position : distance to the right of the current price where HTF candles begin.
Spacing & Width : adjust separation and scaling of candle groups.
Show Wicks/Borders : toggle wick and border visibility.
PVSRA Colors : enable or disable volume-based coloring.
Symbol Override : use a secondary ticker for HTF data if desired.
USAGE TIPS
Set the indicator’s visual order to “Bring to front.”
Always choose HTFs higher than your active chart timeframe.
Use PVSRA colors to identify strong momentum and potential reversals.
Adjust candle spacing and width for your chart layout.
Outlines are not shown on chart timeframes below 5 minutes.
TRADING STRATEGY
Strategy Overview : Combine HTF structure and PVSRA volume signals to
• Identify zones of high institutional activity and potential reversals.
• Wait for confirmation through consolidation or a pullback to key levels.
• Trade in alignment with dominant higher-timeframe structure rather than chasing volatility.
Setup :
• Chart timeframe: lower (5m, 15m, 1H)
• HTF 1: 4H or 1D
• HTF 2: 1D or 1W
• PVSRA Colors: enabled
• Outlines: enabled
Entry Concept :
High-volume candles (green or red) often indicate market-maker activity , such zones often reflect liquidity absorption by larger players and are not necessarily ideal entry points.
Wait for the next consolidation or pullback toward a support or resistance level before acting.
Bullish scenario :
• After a high-volume or rejection candle near a low, price consolidates and forms a higher low.
• Enter long only when structure confirms strength above support.
Bearish scenario :
• After a high-volume or rejection candle near a top, price consolidates and forms a lower high.
• Enter short once resistance holds and momentum weakens.
Exit Guidelines :
• Exit when next HTF candle shifts in color or momentum fades.
• Exit if price structure breaks opposite to your trade direction.
• Always use stop-loss and take-profit levels.
Additional Tips :
• Never enter directly on strong green/red high-volume candles, these are usually areas of institutional absorption.
• Wait for market structure confirmation and volume normalization.
• Combine with RSI, moving averages, or support/resistance for timing.
• Avoid trading when HTF candles are mixed or low-volume (unclear bias).
• Outlines hidden below 5m charts.
Risk Management :
• Use stop-loss and take-profit on all positions.
• Limit risk to 1–2% per trade.
• Adjust position size for volatility.
FINAL NOTES
This script helps traders synchronize lower-timeframe execution with higher-timeframe momentum and volume dynamics.
Test it on demo before live use, and adjust settings to fit your trading style.
DISCLAIMER
This script is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice.
SUPPORT & UPDATES
Future improvements may include alert conditions and additional visualization modes. Feedback is welcome in the comments section.
CREDITS & LICENSE
Created by @seoco — open source for community learning.
Licensed under Mozilla Public License 2.0 .
