Smart Market Matrix Smart Market Matrix
This indicator is designed for intraday, scalping, providing automated detection of price pivots, liquidity traps, and breakout confirmations, along with a context dashboard featuring volatility, trend, and volume.
## Summary Description
### Menu Settings & Their Roles
- **Swing Pivot Strength**: Controls the sensitivity for detecting High/Low pivots.
- **Show Pivot Points**: Toggles the display of HH/LL markers on the chart.
- **VWMA Length for Trap Volume** & **Volume Spike Multiplier**: Identify concentrated volume spikes for liquidity traps.
- **Wick Ratio Threshold** & **Max Body Size Ratio**: Detect candles with disproportionate wicks and small bodies (doji-ish) for traps.
- **ATR Length for Trap**: Measures volatility specific to trap detection.
- **VWMA Length for Breakout Volume**, **ATR Multiplier for Breakout**, **ATR Length for Breakout**, **Min Body/Range Ratio**: Set adaptive breakout thresholds based on volatility and volume.
- **OBV Smooth Length**: Smooths OBV momentum for breakout confirmation.
- **Enable VWAP Filter for Confirmations**: Optionally validate breakouts against the VWAP.
- **Enable Higher-TF Trend Filter** & **Trend Filter Timeframe**: Align breakout signals with the 1h/4h/Daily trend.
- **ADX Length**, **EMA Fast/Slow Length for Context**: Parameters for the context dashboard (Volatility, Trend, Volume).
- **Show Intraday VWAP Line**, **VWAP Line Color/Width**: Display the intraday VWAP line with custom style.
### Signal Interpretation Map
| Signal | Description | Recommended Action |
|--------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------|
| 📌 **HH / LL (pivot)** | Market structure (support/resistance) | Note key levels |
| **Bull Trap(green diamond)** | Sweep down + volume spike + wick + rejection | Go long with trend filter
| **Bear Trap(red diamond)** | Sweep up + volume spike + wick + rejection | Go short with trend filter
| 🔵⬆️ **Breakout Confirmed Up** | Close > ATR‑scaled high + volume + OBV↑ | Go long with trend filter |
| 🔵⬇️ **Breakout Confirmed Down** | Close < ATR‑scaled low + volume + OBV↓ | Go short with trend filter |
| 📊 **VWAP Line** | Intraday reference to guide price | Use as dynamic support/resistance |
| ⚡ **Volatility** | ATR ratio High/Med/Low | Adjust position size |
| 📈 **Trend Context** | ADX+EMA Strong/Moderate/Weak | Confirm trend direction |
| 🔍 **Volume Context** | Breakout / Rising / Falling / Calm | Check volume momentum |
*This summary gives you a quick overview of the key settings and how to interpret signals for efficient intraday scalping.*
### Suggested Settings
- **Intraday Scalping (5m–15m)**
- `Swing Pivot Strength = 5`
- `VWMA Length for Trap Volume = 10`, `Volume Spike Multiplier = 1.6`
- `ATR Length for Trap = 7`
- `VWMA Length for Breakout Volume = 12`, `ATR Length for Breakout = 9`, `ATR Multiplier for Breakout = 0.5`
- `Min Body/Range Ratio for Breakout = 0.5`, `OBV Smooth Length = 7`
- `Enable Higher-TF Trend Filter = true` (TF = 60)
- `Show Intraday VWAP Line = true` (Color = orange, Width = 2)
- **Swing Trading (4h–Daily)**
- `Swing Pivot Strength = 10`
- `VWMA Length for Trap Volume = 20`, `Volume Spike Multiplier = 2.0`
- `ATR Length for Trap = 14`
- `VWMA Length for Breakout Volume = 30`, `ATR Length for Breakout = 14`, `ATR Multiplier for Breakout = 0.8`
- `Min Body/Range Ratio for Breakout = 0.7`, `OBV Smooth Length = 14`
- `Enable Higher-TF Trend Filter = true` (TF = D)
- `Show Intraday VWAP Line = false`
*Adjust these values based on the symbol and market volatility for optimal performance.*
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Price Map Profile [BigBeluga]An advanced volume-based tool designed to map out how trading activity is distributed across price levels. It combines dynamic volume profiling with structural pivot detection to highlight key levels of interest in the market — including hidden support/resistance zones and dominant liquidity areas.
Unlike traditional volume profiles locked to fixed sessions, this indicator continuously processes historical bars to build a real-time "map" of volume distribution. It intelligently reveals where buyers and sellers were most active, helping traders pinpoint high-impact zones with clarity.
🔵 KEY FEATURES
Creates a volume map profile by scanning price action over a defined lookback window (`length`).
Divides price vertically into volume bins (default: 100) and aggregates either total volume or bar count per bin.
Bins are plotted as horizontal zones extending to the right of the chart — wider offset means more volume at that price.
Each zone is color-coded using gradients to represent volume magnitude:
- Below average volume = cool tones (blue/teal)
- Above average volume = warm tones (red/orange)
The highest volume bin is highlighted with a red label showing the exact volume, helping to identify strong price agreement.
Detects pivot highs and lows using a 15-bar swing method, marking them as potential S/R levels.
If a pivot level is located inside a low-volume zone (volume < average), it is emphasized with a dashed line and label .
Pivot line color matches direction:
- High pivots = yellow
- Low pivots = aqua
The volume of the bin containing the pivot is shown alongside the pivot, providing volume context for the structural level.
Filters out nearby duplicate pivots using ATR-based distance checks to ensure clean and non-redundant signals.
🔵 HOW TO USE
Use the wide red zones as liquidity and consolidation areas where price may stall, reverse, or absorb volume.
Pivot-based dashed lines within low-volume zones highlight hidden support/resistance levels where price may react sharply.
Combine this indicator with trend or order flow tools to validate reversal or breakout setups .
Switch between Volume and Frequency modes to adapt to the type of data your asset provides.
🔵 CONCLUSION
The Price Map Profile transforms raw volume into an actionable visual map. By aligning volume depth with key market structure levels, it helps traders identify where market participants are most active — and where hidden inefficiencies lie. Ideal for traders seeking precision entries, dynamic S/R zones, and deeper volume structure insight.
GCM Supreme Trading System ProOverview:
The GCM Supreme Trading System Pro is a next-generation, all-in-one indicator designed to identify high-probability trade setups with unmatched precision. Built for both intraday and swing traders, it combines dynamic trend analysis, smart volume confirmation, liquidity sweeps, institutional zone detection, and automated breakout alerts into one powerful tool.
✨ Key Features:
Dynamic Trend Detection:
Instantly visualize bullish and bearish trends with a proprietary Jurik-like smoothing algorithm.
Sentiment Background Coloring:
Quickly gauge market sentiment with automatic background shading for bullish, bearish, or neutral phases.
Smart Volume Spike Filter:
Filters out weak moves by confirming entries only when volume surges above the dynamic average.
Liquidity Sweep Detection:
Identifies stop-hunt moves (false breakouts) to catch smart money entries at optimal reversal points.
Auto Trendline Breakout System:
Automatically draws key trendlines and alerts you on confirmed breakouts with volume validation.
Institutional Zones Mapping:
Highlights important high/low zones where major players (institutions) are likely positioning.
Integrated Dashboard:
Real-time dashboard showing Trend Status, Volume State, Last Entry, Breakout Alerts, and Risk Conditions — keeping you informed at a glance.
Optimized Alerts:
Receive instant notifications for Smart Long/Short entries and Breakouts directly to your phone, app, or email.
🚀 Ideal For:
Intraday Traders
Swing Traders
Smart Money Concepts (SMC) Followers
Breakout Traders
Risk-Conscious Professionals
for your comparison: Global M2 Money Supply // Days Offset =📈 Global M2 Money Supply Overlay – Offset Adjustable
This script plots an aggregated, FX-adjusted global M2 money supply index directly on your TradingView chart. It pulls M2 data from multiple global regions—including North America, Europe, Asia, Latin America, and more—and normalizes it for comparison in USD terms.
You can apply a custom time offset to the M2 line using the settings, allowing you to test potential leading or lagging correlations between global liquidity and market price action (e.g., Bitcoin, equities, commodities).
💡 Ideal for macro traders, long-term investors, and anyone interested in liquidity-driven market behavior.
Features:
Combines M2 data from 20+ countries and currency zones
FX-adjusted for consistency in USD terms
Offset slider to shift M2 data forward or backward in time
Scaled to trillions for readability
Plots directly on the main chart for visual comparison
London ORB + Session High/Low + FVGLondon ORB + Session High/Low + FVG
📘 Script Description: London ORB + Session High/Low + Fair Value Gap
This script is designed to assist intraday traders during the London session open by combining:
🕒 1. Opening Range Breakout (ORB)
Captures the high and low of the first 15-minute candle after the London open (08:00–08:15 GMT).
Draws lines and labels for the ORB High and Low levels.
Detects breakouts above or below the ORB and plots a triangle signal at the breakout bar.
🌐 2. Asian & US Session Levels
Automatically marks the highs and lows of the Asian (00:00–06:00 GMT) and US (13:30–20:00 GMT) sessions.
Useful for identifying prior session liquidity zones, key support/resistance levels, and potential reaction areas.
📉 3. Fair Value Gaps (FVG)
Highlights imbalances in price action between non-overlapping candles (also known as FVGs or inefficiencies).
Draws a shaded box between candles where gaps exist:
Green for bullish FVGs
Red for bearish FVGs
🔔 4. Alert Support
Optional alerts are built in for:
Long breakout (price breaks above ORB)
Short breakout (price breaks below ORB)
🎯 Use Case
Perfect for:
Day traders looking to capitalize on early volatility at the London open
Traders using liquidity-based strategies, retests, or gap-fills
Visualizing and aligning with prior session highs/lows for structure and context
Apex Edge SMC Tactical Suite
🛰 Apex Edge SMC Tactical Suite
Apex Edge SMC Tactical Suite is a precision-engineered multi-signal tool designed for advanced traders who demand real-time edge detection, breakout identification, and smart volatility-based risk placement. Built to blend seamlessly into any price action, SMC, or momentum-based strategy.
🔧 Core Features:
📍 Entry Signals
Green & red arrows appear only when a candle meets strict "Power Candle" criteria:
High momentum breakout
Volume spike confirmation
OBV spike divergence
Trend & HTF filter optional
Volatility-adjusted stop placement
💥 Power Candles
Smart detection of explosive volume+range candles
Custom "fuel score" system ranks their momentum potential
Displays as either candle highlights or subtle labels
📊 Fuel Meter
RSI-based energy tracker with customizable threshold
Plots real-time bar strength on a mini histogram
🧠 Trap Detection + Reversals
Detects stop hunt wicks or "liquidity traps"
Shows reversal diamonds on potential reclaim setups
Built-in swing logic confirms trap reversals
🧮 HTF Filtering
Optional higher-timeframe trend filter via Hull MA
Keeps signals aligned with broader market direction
📦 TP/SL Zones
Risk is calculated using volatility clustering (recent swing zones)
TP auto-calculated using ATR-based expansion
🔔 Alerts Included:
✅ Power Candle Detection
✅ Long/Short Entry Alerts
✅ Exit Signal Alerts
✅ Trap Defense Alerts
✅ Trap Reversal Confirmations
🎯 Ideal For:
SMC / ICT traders
Breakout traders
Trend followers
Scalpers / intraday setups
Momentum + volume combo traders
⚠️ Tip: Best paired with clean chart layouts, market structure, or order block frameworks. Can be combined with internal/external liquidity sweep logic for extra confluence.
Feel free to play around with the code and if you're a professional coder (unlike me) then please tag me into any versions that you can make better. Enjoy!
Disclaimer - This script was created entirely with many hours using the assistance of ChatGPT
Key Financial index**Basic Indicators** (updates may be delayed by a few weeks after dividend distribution):
1. **P/E Ratio**: *Price-to-Earnings*. This ratio shows the price investors are willing to pay for each unit of profit the company generates.
- A P/E below 8 is considered good, meaning the company yields a 12.5% annual profit, which implies a payback period of 8 years.
2. **P/B Ratio**: *Price-to-Book Ratio*. This is used to compare a company's market value with its book value.
- A low P/B (usually below 1): May indicate that the stock is undervalued compared to the company’s net asset value. This can be a good investment opportunity but may also signal financial trouble.
- A high P/B (usually above 3): May suggest the stock is overvalued relative to the company’s net assets. This could reflect high growth expectations or potential overvaluation.
3. **D/E Ratio**: *Debt-to-Equity Ratio* is a financial metric that measures a company’s financial leverage.
D/E Ratio = Total Liabilities / Shareholders' Equity.
It compares the total liabilities of a company to its equity to indicate how much debt is used to finance its assets compared to shareholder investments.
- D/E Ratio below 1: Generally considered safe.
- D/E Ratio between 1 and 2: May be acceptable depending on the industry.
- D/E Ratio above 2: May indicate high financial risk.
4. **CR Ratio**: *Current Ratio*, an important liquidity metric used to assess a company’s ability to pay off short-term liabilities using its short-term assets.
- CR Ratio > 1: Indicates the company has enough current assets to pay off its short-term debts. The higher the ratio, the better the liquidity position.
- CR Ratio < 1: Suggests the company may face difficulties in meeting short-term obligations. This can be a red flag for financial stability.
5. **Profit Margin**: A key financial indicator that measures a company’s profitability relative to its revenue. It shows what percentage of revenue remains after all related costs are deducted.
**General significance of Profit Margin**:
- **Operational Efficiency**: A high profit margin indicates efficient cost management and the ability to generate strong profits from revenue.
- **Industry Comparison**: Comparing a company’s profit margin with its industry peers helps assess its competitive position and relative performance.
**Note**:
- There is no single “good” margin across all industries. Each industry has different cost structures and competition levels, leading to varying average margins.
- When analyzing profit margins, one must consider the industry context, the company’s business model, and market trends.
6. **Growth Expectation ↑**: This refers to the expected profit growth. The percentage figure reflects how much growth the market expects the company to achieve in the next financial report based on the current stock price.
- The lower the expected growth rate (typically below 15%), the safer the current price is considered.
- A high expected growth rate may indicate that the market anticipates a profit breakthrough or that the stock is trading above its intrinsic value relative to actual earnings.
cd_full_poi_CxOverview
This indicator tracks the price in 16 different time frames (optional) in order to answer the question of where the current price has reacted or will react.
It appears on the chart and in the report table when the price approaches or touches the fvg or mitigations (order block / supply-demand), the rules of which will be explained below.
In summary, it follows the fvg and mitigations in the higher timeframe than the lower timeframe.
Many traders see fvg or mitigates as an point of interest and see the high, low swept in those zones as a trading opportunity. Key levels, Session high/lows and Equal high and lows also point of interest.
If we summarise the description of the point of interest ;
1- Fair value gaps (FVG) (16 time frames)
2- Mitigation zones (16 time frames)
3- Previous week, day, H4, H1 high and low levels
4- Sessions zones (Asia, London and New York)
5- Equal high and low levels are in indicator display.
Details:
1- Fair Value Gaps : It is simply described as a price gap and consists of a series of 3 candles. The reaction of the price to the gap between the 1st and 3rd candle wicks is observed.
The indicator offers 3 options for marking. These are :
1-1- ‘Colours are unimportant’: candle colours are not considered for marking. Fvg formation is sufficient.(Classical)
1-2- ‘First candle opposite colour’ : when a price gap occurs, the first candle of a series of 3 candles must be opposite.
For bullish fvg : bearish - bullish - free
For Bearish fvg : bullish - bearish - free
1-3- ‘All same colour’ : all candles in a series of 3 candles must be the same direction.
For bullish fvg: bullish - bullish - bullish
For bearish fvg : bearish - bearish – bearish
Examples:
2- Mitigation zones: Opposite candles with a fvg in front of them or candles higher/lower than the previous and next candle and with the same colour as the fvg series are marked.
Examples :
3- Previous week, day, H4, H1 high and low levels
4- Sessions regions (Asia, London and New York)
5- Equal high and low levels:
Annotation: Many traders want to see a liquidity grab on the poi, then try to enter the trade with the appropriate method.
Among the indicators, there is also the indication of grabs/swepts that occur at swing points. It is also indicated when the area previously marked as equal high/low is violated (grab).
At the end, sample setups will be shown to give an idea about the use of the indicator.
Settings:
- The options to be displayed from the menu are selected by ticking.
- 1m, 2m, 3m, 5m, 5m, 10m, 15m, 30m, h1, h4, h4, h6, h8, h12, daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly, 16 time zones in total can be displayed.
- The ‘Collapse when the price touches mitigate’ tab controls whether to collapse the box as the price moves into the inner region of the mitigate. If not selected, the size of the mitigate does not change.
- ‘Approach limit =(ATR / n)’ tab controls how close the price is to the fvg or mitigate. Instant ATR(10) value is calculated by dividing by the entered ‘n’ value.
- All boxes and lines are automatically removed from the screen when the beyond is closed.
- Colour selections, table, text features are controlled from the menu.
- Sessions hours are set as standard hours, the user can select special time zones. Timezone is set to GMT-4.
- On the candle when the price touches fvg or mitigate, the timeframe information of the POI is shown in the report table together with the graphical representation.
The benefits and differences :
1- We can evaluate the factors we use for setup together.
2- We are aware of what awaits us in the high time frame in the following candles.
3- It offers the user the opportunity to be selective with different candle selection options in fvg selection.
4- Mitige areas are actually unmitige areas because they have a price gap in front of them. The market likes to retest these areas.
5- Equal high/low zones are the levels that the price creates to accumulate liquidity or fails to go beyond (especially during high volume hours). Failure or crossing of the level may give a reversal or continuation prediction.
Sample setup 1:
Sample setup 2:
Sample setup 3:
Cheerful trades…
Enjoy…
MissedPrice[KiomarsRakei]█ Overview:
The MissedPrice script identifies price zones based on significant Open Interest shifts (including gaps) aligned with price movements. When sudden market positioning changes occur, the script pinpoints target zones where price is believed to return. Each signal directs you toward these opportunity zones with supporting metrics like Notional Value, Volume Ratio, and Funding Rate timing to help qualify the signals.
█ Core Concept:
Markets frequently "miss" critical price levels during rapid movements. These missed zones occur when:
Orders are revoked during sudden price shifts
Exchanges fail to execute at intended prices
TP/SL orders miss exact execution points
Institutional orders create supply/demand imbalances
Market structure shifts bypass key levels
Liquidity voids form from positioning changes
These missed price zones create natural targets that price tends to revisit. The MissedPrice indicator identifies these zones by analyzing the relationship between Open Interest, Price, and Volume.
█ Closer look at target zones:
Target zones are calculated using the open price where significant OI shifts occur, with zone width adjusted based on the High-Low ratio and ATR to adapt to current volatility. If a zone is touched once after a signal is generated, it is no longer valid. This can be understood as the missing positions and volume having now entered the market.
Each zone's Notional Value (NV) - calculated as OI change multiplied by price - measures the financial impact of the positioning shift. Higher NV indicates more significant market activity and greater liquidity, making price more likely to return to that area. Users can adjust NV ratio thresholds in the inputs to filter signal quality.
█ Features:
Statistical Dashboard: Real-time statistics table showing performance metrics for signals
Funding Rate Visualization: Vertical lines indicate funding rate times to help correlate signals with these significant market events
Alert Capability: Set up alerts for new signals to never miss a trading opportunity
Dynamic Entry Lines: Draws adjustable entry and target level lines to facilitate precise trade execution and measurement, customizable via inputs
█ Closer Look at Statistics Table:
Signal Count: Total numbers of signals generated and total candles included (limited by TradingView's OI historical data)
Win Rate: can be interpreted as the hit rate of target zones. Whenever price reaches the zone, it is calculated as a win, regardless of how far price may have moved in the opposite direction beforehand. This metric measures the script's accuracy in identifying price zones that eventually get revisited.
Total Profit: Calculates possible profit from first entry to target of hit signals - an estimate since humans can't take all signals and might have better entries or average down. By default is turned off can be turned on in the input menu.
Bad Signals: Signals taking too long to complete or moving much further from target
Bad but Hit: Bad signals that eventually hit the target despite early challenges
As you can see in the chart, there are zones that price does not return to touch. There is no guarantee that every identified zone will be reached, which is why the script provides additional qualification metrics to help assess signal probability.
Due to limitations of Open Interest data, you can only use this script on crypto pairs that have Open Interest data available on TradingView. While the script works on any timeframe, it performs best on timeframes less than daily.
█ Best Practices:
Use it in bar replay mode to master the strategy
Try different risk management systems based on how far price goes from the target and your creativity
Use the volume ratio and funding time data to further qualify signals
Notional Value plays a key role
Big Candle Highlighter (Nifty 1m)This indicator will help option buyers to avoid taking trade in impulsive candles.
For Example :
Normal 1m candle: ~10–15 pts
Big candle (possible liquidity/impulse): >18 pts
Very large / avoid chasing: >25 pts
If you see a candle that breaks structure with a 25-30 point range and closes strong, it’s often:
A liquidity sweep
A news spike
Or the start of an impulsive leg — in which case entering at close can be risky without a retest
Global Market Opens by Koenigsegg🧠 Global Market Opens Filter by Koenigsegg
Track the pulse of global capital flows with surgical precision, on business days only.
This powerful tool maps the exact open levels of the world's four major trading hubs: Europe, New York, Asia, and Australia — right onto your chart in real time, while intelligently filtering out weekends when global markets are closed.
Designed for professional traders who value clarity and timing, the indicator plots clean horizontal lines at the precise open of each session (based on your defined time), with customizable visuals and fixed projection logic to keep your levels consistent and readable. The built-in weekend filter ensures you only see relevant session opens during active trading days.
Whether you're trading forex, indices, crypto, or equities, this tool gives you the tactical edge to anchor your intraday playbook around session opens — when volatility, volume, and opportunity align.
🛠️ Core Features
✅ Weekday-only filtering - Automatically excludes weekend session opens in UTC time
✅ Plotted session opens for:
- London (LSE/Europe) – "LON/AMS/PAR"
- New York (NYSE) – "NEWYORK"
- Tokyo (TSE) – "TOKYO"
- Sydney (ASX) – "AUSTRALIA"
✅ Precise horizontal lines with fixed future projection for clean chart structure
✅ Real-time session detection based on your time inputs
✅ Adjustable line length with a set number of bars ahead
✅ Custom color selection per session for clear differentiation
✅ Minimal labels for a clean, pro-grade interface
✅ Toggle each session individually to tailor it to your market hours
✅ Toggle weekend filtering to suit your specific analysis needs
✅ Built to maintain chart performance – lightweight and optimized
🌍 Why It Matters
Markets move when sessions change hands. With this tool, you can:
- Align your entries and exits with institutional activity zones
- See where price anchors or rejects during session opens
- Filter out noise from weekend sessions when markets are closed
- Build confluence with structure, liquidity grabs, and narrative shifts
This isn't just another visual tool. It's a precision clock for those who know what time it is — and trade accordingly.
⚙️ Configuration Options
Session Times - Set custom open hours and minutes for each global market open
Color Selection - Choose distinctive colors for each session line
Fixed End Position - Define how far ahead lines should project (in bars)
Weekend Filter - Toggle UTC weekend filtering on/off based on your needs
⚠️ Disclaimer
This script is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Trading is risky and can result in significant losses. Use at your own discretion.
💡 Pro Tip
Pair this tool with your order flow, CVD, or liquidity maps to see where price respects or breaks session anchors during active trading days. The moment a session opens, watch if the buyers are in control or if the sellers are in control. With the weekend filter, you'll focus solely on market-relevant session opens when institutions are actually trading. Timing is everything — and now, you control it.
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SMC+The "SMC+" indicator is a comprehensive tool designed to overlay key Smart Money Concepts (SMC) levels, support/resistance zones, order blocks (OB), fair value gaps (FVG), and trap detection on your TradingView chart. It aims to assist traders in identifying potential areas of interest based on price action, swing structures, and volume dynamics across multiple timeframes. This indicator is fully customizable, allowing users to adjust lookback periods, colors, opacity, and sensitivity to suit their trading style.
Key Components and Functionality
1. Key Levels (Support and Resistance)
This section plots horizontal lines representing support and resistance levels based on highs and lows over three distinct lookback periods, plus daily nearest levels.
Short-Term Lookback Period (Default: 20 bars)
Plots the highest high (short_high) and lowest low (short_low) over the specified period.
Visualized as dotted lines with customizable colors (Short-Term Resistance Color, Short-Term Support Color) and opacity (Short-Term Resistance Opacity, Short-Term Support Opacity).
Adjustment Tip: Increase the lookback (e.g., to 30-50) for less frequent but stronger levels on higher timeframes, or decrease (e.g., to 10-15) for scalping on lower timeframes.
Long-Term Lookback Period (Default: 50 bars)
Plots broader support (long_low) and resistance (long_high) levels using a solid line style.
Customizable via Long-Term Resistance Color, Long-Term Support Color, and their respective opacity settings.
Adjustment Tip: Extend to 100-200 bars for swing trading or major trend analysis on daily/weekly charts.
Extra-Long Lookback Period (Default: 100 bars)
Identifies significant historical highs (extra_long_high) and lows (extra_long_low) with dashed lines.
Configurable with Extra-Long Resistance Color, Extra-Long Support Color, and opacity settings.
Adjustment Tip: Use 200-500 bars for monthly charts to capture macro-level key zones.
Daily Nearest Resistance and Support Levels
Dynamically calculates the nearest resistance (daily_res_level) and support (daily_sup_level) based on the current day’s price action relative to historical highs and lows.
Displayed with Daily Resistance Color and Daily Support Color (with opacity options).
Adjustment Tip: Works best on intraday charts (e.g., 15m, 1h) to track daily pivots; combine with volume profile for confirmation.
How It Works: These levels update dynamically as new highs/lows form, providing a visual guide to potential reversal or breakout zones.
2. SMC Inputs (Smart Money Concepts)
This section identifies swing structures, order blocks, fair value gaps, and entry signals based on SMC principles.
SMC Swing Lookback Period (Default: 12 bars)
Defines the period for detecting swing highs (smc_swing_high) and lows (smc_swing_low).
Adjustment Tip: Increase to 20-30 for smoother swings on higher timeframes; reduce to 5-10 for faster signals on lower timeframes.
Minimum Swing Size (%) (Default: 0.5%)
Filters out minor price movements to focus on significant swings.
Adjustment Tip: Raise to 1-2% for volatile markets (e.g., crypto) to avoid noise; lower to 0.2-0.3% for forex pairs with tight ranges.
Order Block Sensitivity (Default: 1.0)
Scales the size of detected order blocks (OBs) for bullish reversal (smc_ob_bull), bearish reversal (smc_ob_bear), and continuation (smc_cont_ob).
Visuals include customizable colors, opacity, border thickness, and blinking effects (e.g., SMC Bullish Reversal OB Color, SMC Bearish Reversal OB Blink Thickness).
Adjustment Tip: Increase to 1.5-2.0 for wider OBs in choppy markets; keep at 1.0 for precision in trending conditions.
Minimum FVG Size (%) (Default: 0.3%)
Sets the minimum gap size for Fair Value Gaps (fvg_high, fvg_low), displayed as boxes with Fair Value Gap Color and FVG Opacity.
Adjustment Tip: Increase to 0.5-1% for larger, more reliable gaps; decrease to 0.1-0.2% for scalping smaller inefficiencies.
How It Works:
Bullish Reversal OB: Detects a bearish candle followed by a bullish break, marking a potential demand zone.
Bearish Reversal OB: Identifies a bullish candle followed by a bearish break, marking a supply zone.
Continuation OB: Spots strong bullish momentum after a prior high, indicating a continuation zone.
FVG: Highlights bullish gaps where price may retrace to fill.
Entry Signals: Plots triangles (SMC Long Entry) when price retests an OB with a liquidity sweep or break of structure (BOS).
3. Trap Inputs
This section detects potential bull and bear traps based on price action, volume, and key level rejections.
Min Down Move for Bear Trap (%) (Default: 1.0%)
Sets the minimum drop required after a bearish OB to qualify as a trap.
Visualized with Bear Trap Color, Bear Trap Opacity, and blinking borders.
Adjustment Tip: Increase to 2-3% for stronger traps in trending markets; lower to 0.5% for ranging conditions.
Min Up Move for Bull Trap (%) (Default: 1.0%)
Sets the minimum rise required after a bullish OB to flag a trap.
Customizable with Bull Trap Color, Bull Trap Border Thickness, etc.
Adjustment Tip: Adjust similarly to bear traps based on market volatility.
Volume Lookback for Traps (Default: 5 bars)
Compares current volume to a moving average (avg_volume) to filter low-volume traps.
Adjustment Tip: Increase to 10-20 for confirmation on higher timeframes; reduce to 3 for intraday sensitivity.
How It Works:
Bear Trap: Triggers when price drops significantly after a bearish OB but reverses up with low volume or support rejection.
Bull Trap: Activates when price rises after a bullish OB but fails with low volume or resistance rejection.
Boxes highlight trap zones, resetting when price breaks out.
4. Visual Customization
Line Width (Default: 2)
Adjusts thickness of support/resistance lines.
Tip: Increase to 3-4 for visibility on cluttered charts.
Blink On (Default: Close)
Sets whether OB/FVG borders blink based on Open or Close price interaction.
Tip: Use "Open" for intraday precision; "Close" for confirmed reactions.
Colors and Opacity: Each element (OBs, FVGs, traps, key levels) has customizable colors, opacity (0-100), border thickness (1-5 or 1-7), and blink effects for dynamic visualization.
How to Use SMC+
Setup: Apply the indicator to any chart and adjust inputs based on your timeframe and market.
Key Levels: Watch for price reactions at short, long, extra-long, or daily levels for potential reversals or breakouts.
SMC Signals: Look for entry signals (triangles) near OBs or FVGs, confirmed by liquidity sweeps or BOS.
Traps: Avoid false breakouts by monitoring trap boxes, especially near key levels with low volume.
Notes:
This indicator is a visual aid and does not guarantee trading success. Combine it with other analysis tools and risk management strategies.
Performance may vary across markets and timeframes; test settings thoroughly before use.
For optimal results, experiment with lookback periods and sensitivity settings to match your trading style.
The default settings are optimal for 1 minute and 10 second time frames for small cap low float stocks.
Continuation OB are Blue.
Bullish Reversal OB color is Green
Bearish Reversal OB color is Red
FVG color is purple
Bear Trap OB is red with a green border and often appears with a Bearish Reversal OB signaling caution to a short position.
Bull trap OB is green with a Red border signaling caution to a long position.
All active OB area are highlighted and solid in color while other non active OB area are dimmed.
My personal favorite setups are when we have an active bullish reversal with an active FVG along with an active Continuation OB.
Another personal favorite is the Bearish reversal OB signaling an end to a recent uptrend.
The Trap OB detection are also a unique and Original helpful source of information.
The OB have a white boarder by default that are colored black giving a simulated blinking effect when price is acting in that zone.
The Trap OB border are colored with respect to direction of intended trap, all of which can be customized to personal style.
All vaild OB zones are shown compact in size ,a unique and original view until its no longer valid.
Session Coloring Bar with ICT Macro [dani]The Session Coloring Bar is customizable Pine Script indicator designed to visually enhance your charts by applying unique colors to specific trading sessions or timeframes. This tool allows traders to easily identify and differentiate between macro sessions (e.g., 24-hour cycles) and custom-defined sessions (e.g., Session A, Session B), making it ideal for analyzing market activity during specific periods.
In the context of trading, the term "ICT Macro" , as discussed by Michael J. Huddleston (ICT), refers to specific timeframes or "windows" where market behavior often follows predictable patterns. Traders typically focus on the last 10 minutes of an hour and the first 10 minutes of the next hour (e.g., 0150-0210 , 0050-0110 , or 0950-1010 ) to identify key price movements, liquidity shifts, or market inefficiencies.
This script highlights these macro timeframes, enabling traders to visually analyze price action during these critical periods. Use this tool to support your strategy, but always combine it with your own analysis and risk management.
With this indicator, you can:
Highlight Macro Sessions : Automatically color bars based on predefined 24-hour macro sessions.
Customize Session Settings : Define up to three custom sessions (A & B) with individual start/end times, visibility toggles, and unique bar colors.
Timeframe Filtering : Hide session coloring above a specified timeframe to avoid clutter on higher timeframes.
Personal Notes : Add comments to each session for better organization and quick reference.
Dynamic Color Logic : Bars are colored based on their direction (up, down, or neutral) within the active session.
How to Use:
Enable/Disable Sessions :
Use the Show Coloring toggle to enable or disable session coloring for Macro, Session A, Session B, or Session C.
Set Session Times :
Define the start and end times for each session in the format HHMM-HHMM (e.g., 1600-0930 for an overnight session).
Choose Colors :
Assign unique colors for upward (Bar Up) and downward (Bar Down) bars within each session.
Adjust Timeframe Visibility :
Use the Hide above this TF input to specify the maximum timeframe where session coloring will be visible.
Add Notes :
Use the Comment field to add personal notes or labels for each session.
Example Use Cases:
Overnight Sessions :
Highlight overnight trading hours (e.g., 1600-0930) to analyze price action during low liquidity periods.
Asian/European/US Sessions : Define separate sessions for major trading regions to track regional market behavior.
Macro Analysis : Use the predefined 24-hour macro sessions to study hourly price movements across a full trading day.
Disclaimer:
The Session Coloring Bar is not a trading signal generator and does not predict market direction or provide buy/sell signals. Instead, it is a visualization tool designed to help you identify and analyze specific trading sessions or timeframes on your chart. By highlighting key sessions and their corresponding price movements, this indicator enables you to focus on periods of interest and make more informed trading decisions.
Thank you for choosing this indicator! I hope it becomes a valuable part of your trading toolkit. Remember, trading is a journey, and having the right tools can make all the difference. Whether you're a seasoned trader or just starting out, this indicator is designed to help you stay organized and focused on what matters most—price action. Happy trading, and may your charts be ever in your favor! 😊
Multitimeframe Fair Value Gap – FVG (Zeiierman)█ Overview
The Multitimeframe Fair Value Gap – FVG (Zeiierman) indicator provides a dynamic and customizable visualization of institutional imbalances (Fair Value Gaps) across multiple timeframes. Built for traders who seek to analyze price inefficiencies, this tool helps highlight potential entry points, unmitigated gaps, and directional bias using smart volume logic and adaptive visual elements.
A Fair Value Gap (FVG) forms when there's a three-candle sequence in which a market imbalance leaves a "gap" between the wicks of candle 1 and candle 3. These areas are often considered footprints of institutional activity, and this indicator gives you the tools to track them with surgical precision across any timeframe you choose—regardless of the one you're viewing.
This indicator also includes a trend filter powered by a low-pass Butterworth filter, enabling traders to distinguish between countertrend vs. trend-aligned FVGs for more intelligent decision-making. On top of that, it features a dynamic FVG table for live tracking and bull/bear volume power visualization inside each gap, adding powerful clarity to market intent.
█ How It Works
The indicator analyzes the open, high, low, close, and volume of candles from a user-selected timeframe. It identifies Fair Value Gaps based on wick logic and only confirms those that meet customizable strength criteria. Once detected, the indicator visualizes each FVG with dynamically extending boxes, optional buy/sell volume bars, and a real-time mitigation check.
⚪ Multitimeframe Logic
Users can analyze FVGs from a higher or lower timeframe regardless of their current chart.
This is achieved using request.security() to fetch OHLCV data from the chosen timeframe.
⚪ Wick Sensitivity & Impulse Filter
The script measures the wick size of potential FVG candles and compares them to a running average. Only FVGs with wick sizes above a certain sensitivity threshold (user-controlled) are plotted. This ensures only meaningful price dislocations (e.g., strong impulsive moves) are shown, reducing noise.
⚪ Midpoint Mitigation Logic
FVGs are marked as "mitigated" when the price revisits the gap area. Traders can choose whether full gap closure or just a midpoint touch is required. This allows faster reactivity in real-time trading environments.
⚪ Bull & Bear Power – Volume-Weighted Visualization
Every Fair Value Gap box includes sub-bars representing the estimated buy and sell effort that created the gap. These are calculated using the candle's close in relation to its high/low range and volume:
Buy Volume % ≈ effort from low to close
Sell Volume % ≈ effort from high to close
Each sub-bar inside the FVG:
Is color-coded (UpCol for bullish, DnCol for bearish)
Is drawn proportionally to the strength of buyers or sellers
Visually displays who was in control during the imbalance
⚪ FVG Table – Dynamic On-Chart Overview
The indicator includes an optional on-chart table that displays all currently active (unmitigated) FVGs in a side panel format:
Automatic updates as gaps are formed and mitigated
Color-coded rows to show bullish vs. bearish FVGs
Timestamps to know precisely when the gap formed
User-controlled position via Table Left and Table Right
This is a gap watchlist overlay, giving traders a concise view of current inefficiencies without manually scanning the chart.
⚪ FVG Trend Filter (Butterworth Smoother)
Using a two-pole Butterworth low-pass filter, the indicator computes a trendline based on average FVG values, offering a smooth but responsive directional signal.
Passband Ripple (dB): Controls sensitivity and overshoot tolerance
Cutoff Frequency (0–0.5): Sets how quickly the trendline reacts
The trendline helps categorize each FVG:
Trend up → favor bullish FVGs
Trend down → favor bearish FVGs
It adds an extra dimension to FVG entries, helping distinguish between trend-aligned and countertrend signals.
█ How to Use
⚪ Identify Institutional Gaps
Use this tool to identify areas where institutions may have left imbalances behind quickly.
These areas often become:
Strong support/resistance zones
Areas where price might react sharply
Targets for liquidity sweeps or retracements
⚪ React to Trend or Countertrend
The built-in trendline helps categorize each FVG:
Trend up → Bullish FVGs have higher validity
Trend down → Bearish FVGs have higher validity
⚪ Volume Context via Bull/Bear Power
Each Fair Value Gap is more than just a price imbalance — it’s a story of effort and intent. The Bull/Bear Power feature visualizes the buy and sell pressure behind each FVG, helping you understand how the gap was formed and who was in control.
A bullish FVG with a strong buy effort suggests continuation potential — buyers dominated the move.
A bullish FVG with a dominant sell effort could signal a trap or reversal — sellers may have overwhelmed the breakout.
These insights allow you to confirm imbalance strength, spot traps early, and add confidence to entries based on dominant volume profiles.
Instead of viewing gaps as static zones, this feature turns each into a live volume map — a visual breakdown of who moved the market and whether that move had conviction.
⚪ Plan with the FVG Table
The FVG Table acts as your on-chart control center for tracking active imbalances. When enabled, it provides a clear summary of all unmitigated Fair Value Gaps, helping you stay organized and focused during fast-moving sessions.
Track live and historical gaps: See exactly when and where each FVG formed.
Monitor older, still-valid zones: Gaps off-screen but not mitigated remain in play — perfect for anticipating future reactions.
Gauge market bias at a glance: The balance of bullish vs. bearish FVGs helps you understand overall directional pressure.
Plan entries confidently: Use the table to reference all zones for risk management, confluence stacking, or layered execution strategies.
Instead of manually scanning your chart, the FVG Table offers a clean, at-a-glance overview of the market’s inefficiencies — giving you the structure needed to act with precision.
█ Settings
FVG Timeframe
Select any timeframe to source FVGs independent of your current chart.
Sensitivity
Filter FVGs by how impulsive the move is — it helps you eliminate weak gaps.
Mitigated on Mid
Control whether gaps are removed at midpoint touch or full fill.
Table Settings
Control the table position and width. Cleanly view all active FVGs.
FVG Style
Customize gap box colors, length, and bullish/bearish overlays.
Trend Filter
Enable or disable the smoothed FVG-based trendline with customizable smoothing controls.
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Disclaimer
The content provided in my scripts, indicators, ideas, algorithms, and systems is for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute financial advice, investment recommendations, or a solicitation to buy or sell any financial instruments. I will not accept liability for any loss or damage, including without limitation any loss of profit, which may arise directly or indirectly from the use of or reliance on such information.
All investments involve risk, and the past performance of a security, industry, sector, market, financial product, trading strategy, backtest, or individual's trading does not guarantee future results or returns. Investors are fully responsible for any investment decisions they make. Such decisions should be based solely on an evaluation of their financial circumstances, investment objectives, risk tolerance, and liquidity needs.
Smart Money Template📈 Smart Money Concepts – BOS / CHoCH / Order Blocks / OTE / FVG
Version: 1.0
Framework: Pine Script v5
Category: Smart Money / Price Action / Institutional Concepts
🧠 Indicator Overview
This indicator is a complete Smart Money Concepts (SMC) toolkit, built to help traders identify institutional activity and market structure shifts using key SMC principles:
• BOS (Break of Structure)
• CHoCH (Change of Character)
• Order Blocks (OB)
• OTE Zones (Optimal Trade Entry)
• FVGs (Fair Value Gaps / Imbalances)
This tool provides visual clarity and high-probability trade zones by automating what professional traders do manually.
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🔍 Core Features
✅ BOS & CHoCH Detection
Automatically detects market structure breaks using HH/LL logic. BOS is highlighted when price breaks significant swing highs/lows.
✅ Order Block Zones
Draws boxes around the last bullish/bearish candle before a displacement (impulse move), showing potential institutional OB zones.
✅ OTE Zone Mapping
Calculates the Optimal Trade Entry zone between 0.705–0.79 of a price leg using Fibonacci logic. A powerful confluence area when combined with OBs.
✅ Fair Value Gap (FVG)
Detects imbalances between candles that often act as magnets for price. Visualizes price inefficiencies for future retests.
✅ Custom Inputs
You can toggle any feature on/off for cleaner analysis: BOS/CHoCH, OBs, OTE, and FVGs.
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⚙️ How It Works
1. Structure Recognition:
• The script checks for Higher Highs / Lower Lows to determine trend context.
• A BOS/CHoCH label appears when structure shifts.
2. Order Blocks:
• A bullish OB is detected when the previous candle is bearish and the current one closes above its high.
• A bearish OB is vice versa.
3. OTE Levels:
• Based on daily range from high to low.
• Highlights 0.705–0.79 as a potential retracement entry zone (optimal sniper entry).
4. FVG Detection:
• If there is a gap between candle 3 and candle 1 (current candle), it is marked as an imbalance zone.
🎯 Best Use Cases
• Entry confirmations using CHoCH + OB + OTE confluence
• Liquidity grabs + FVG retest setups
• Institutional trend reversals (AMD cycles)
• Smart retracement entries using OTE zones
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💡 Tips for Traders
• Works best on 15m, 1H, 4H, or Daily charts
• Combine with liquidity sweep logic, volume profile, or your own strategy for sniper precision
• Backtest using BOS + OB + FVG + OTE for high-RR setups
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🛠️ Upcoming Features (Optional)
• Risk:Reward Ratio Tool
• Stop Hunt Detection (SSL/BSL)
• Volume + Sponsored Candle Filter
• Alerts for BOS / OB reaction
• SFP Pattern recognition
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Disclaimer:
This tool is for educational purposes only and should be used in conjunction with your own risk management and strategy. Not financial advice.
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Swing Structure + Session Sweeps“Scalper-Friendly Trend & Sweep Detector”
Swing Structure + Session Sweeps with TEMA Cloud
This powerful all-in-one tool is designed for intraday traders, swing traders, and scalpers who want to spot high-probability reversals, trend continuations, and liquidity sweeps with confluence.
🔹 Core Features
Multi-layered TEMA Cloud (9, 20, 34, 50) for clear trend structure
Dynamic Bull/Bear labels when the trend flips
Centerline for TEMA 20 to visualize core trend direction
Session-based liquidity sweep detection (Asia, London, NY)
Volume and absorption dots to catch hidden pressure
Swing high/low detection (external and internal)
Visual VWAP, daily highs/lows, and customizable session zones
Optional alerts for volume spikes, absorption, and reversal sweeps
📈 Use it to:
Confirm directional bias
Anticipate pullbacks and breakouts
Identify volume-backed reversals
Align trades with session strength and swing confluence
⚙️ Built for scalpers, intraday opportunists, and precision chartists alike.
Advanced HFT Detection with VWAP & SpreadsExplanation of the HFT Detection Strategy
🔹 1. Key Indicators Used in the Strategy
It's works by combining VWAP, moving averages (SMA), volume spikes, and price jumps to detect potential HFT activity.
✅ (A) VWAP (Volume Weighted Average Price)
VWAP acts as a benchmark price that professional traders and institutions use to execute large orders.
If price is above VWAP, buyers are in control → Bullish trend
If price is below VWAP, sellers are in control → Bearish trend
HFT algorithms often place buy orders above VWAP and sell orders below VWAP to follow momentum.
➡️ Why VWAP? It ensures that signals follow the institutional trading trend.
✅ (B) Moving Averages (SMA)
Moving averages smooth out price data and help in detecting short-term momentum changes.
Fast Moving Average (5-period SMA): Reacts quickly to price changes
Slow Moving Average (20-period SMA): Identifies trend direction
➡️ Why SMA? It filters noise and confirms short-term trend shifts.
✅ (C) Volume Spike Detection
High-frequency trading is often accompanied by large volume surges. We define a volume spike as:
📌 Current Volume > 2× Average Volume of last 20 bars
➡️ Why Volume? HFTs execute rapid buy/sell orders when they detect liquidity, leading to sudden volume bursts.
✅ (D) Price Jump Detection (Sudden Volatility)
HFT algorithms often exploit quick price movements. We check if the price has moved more than twice the ATR (Average True Range) in the last 5 bars.
➡️ Why ATR? It helps to detect abnormal price movements compared to normal volatility.
🔹 2. Trading Signal Logic
Now that we have VWAP, moving averages, volume, and price movement filters, we generate buy and sell signals based on conditions.
✅ (A) Buy Signal Condition
A BUY signal is triggered when:
✔ Fast SMA crosses above Slow SMA → Short-term trend is turning bullish
✔ Volume spike occurs → HFTs are active
✔ Sudden price jump detected → High volatility
✔ Price is above VWAP → Confirms bullish trend
➡️ Why this works? It confirms that institutional traders & HFTs are buying aggressively.
✅ (B) Sell Signal Condition
A SELL signal is triggered when:
✔ Fast SMA crosses below Slow SMA → Short-term trend is turning bearish
✔ Volume spike occurs → HFTs are selling aggressively
✔ Sudden price drop detected → High volatility
✔ Price is below VWAP → Confirms bearish trend
➡️ Why this works? It confirms that institutional traders & HFTs are selling aggressively.
🔹 3. Visual Representation (Plotting Signals & VWAP)
Once we detect buy and sell signals, we mark them on the chart.
✅ (A) Buy/Sell Markers
🟢 Buy → Green upward arrow below the candle
🔴 Sell → Red downward arrow above the candle
✅ (B) VWAP Line on Chart
We also plot VWAP as a blue line to visualize trend direction.
✅ (C) Highlighting Volume Spikes
To easily spot HFT activity, we highlight volume spike bars with a blue background.
🔹 4. How to Use This Strategy?
1️⃣ Apply this script on a 1-minute or 5-minute intraday chart.
2️⃣ Look for BUY signals above VWAP and SELL signals below VWAP.
3️⃣ Verify that the volume spikes before taking action.
4️⃣ Use stop-loss & risk management (e.g., stop-loss at recent low/high).
🚀 Summary: Why This Strategy Works?
✅ VWAP ensures we follow institutional traders
✅ Volume spikes confirm sudden liquidity inflows
✅ Price jumps detect fast market moves caused by HFT bots
✅ Moving averages smooth out short-term trend shifts
Institutional Footprint IndicatorThe Institutional Footprint Indicator is designed to help traders identify institutional activity by tracking large block trades, unusual volume spikes, and buy/sell pressure. It highlights key market moves that are often invisible to the average trader, giving you a significant edge.
🔎 Key Features:
• Block Trade Detection: Plots green square blocks above bars when large institutional trades occur.
• Unusual Volume Alerts: Highlights bright orange shaded areas when volume exceeds a customizable threshold, signaling major institutional interest.
• Buy and Sell Pressure Identification:
• Upward Arrows: Show strong buy pressure when the price moves with increased bullish momentum.
• Downward Arrows: Indicate strong sell pressure, often signaling distribution or short-selling.
• Liquidity Zone Detection: Marks high and low liquidity zones where institutions are likely accumulating or distributing.
🚀 How to Use:
1. Confirm Breakouts or Breakdowns:
• When block trades and unusual volume align with price movement, it often indicates a powerful move driven by institutions.
2. Spot Fakeouts:
• If you see block trades but no follow-through or the price reverses, it may be a market maker trap.
3. Follow Smart Money:
• Track buy or sell pressure to gauge institutional sentiment and enter trades with confidence.
4. Identify Reversal Zones:
• Unusual volume spikes at key levels often signal the start of a major reversal.
⚙️ Customization Options:
• Lookback Period: Adjust the period for volume and block trade detection.
• Block Trade Multiplier: Set the sensitivity for identifying large trades.
• Volume Threshold: Control when unusual volume is highlighted.
• Delta Sensitivity: Fine-tune buy/sell pressure detection.
ICT Order Blocks v2 (Debug)Josh has a very large PP xD
Understanding Order Blocks (OBs) - The ICT Perspective
This document delves into the concept of Order Blocks (OBs) from the perspective of the ICT methodology. It outlines what OBs are, their significance in trading, and how the "ICT Order Blocks v2 (Refined)" indicator functions to identify and visualize these critical price levels. By understanding OBs, traders can better navigate market movements and make informed decisions based on institutional trading behavior.
What is an Order Block (OB)?
Within ICT methodology, an Order Block represents a specific price candle where significant buying or selling interest from institutions (Smart Money) is believed to have occurred. They are potential areas where price might return and react.
Bullish Order Block: Typically the last down-closing candle before a strong, impulsive upward move (displacement). It suggests institutions may have absorbed selling pressure and initiated long positions here.
Bearish Order Block: Typically the last up-closing candle before a strong, impulsive downward move (displacement). It suggests institutions may have distributed long positions or initiated short positions here.
Why are OBs Significant (ICT View)?
Institutional Footprint: They mark potential zones of large order execution.
Support/Resistance: Unmitigated OBs can act as sensitive price levels where reactions are expected. Bullish OBs may provide support; Bearish OBs may provide resistance.
Origin of Moves: They often mark the origin point of significant price swings.
Liquidity Engineering: Institutions might drive price back to OBs to mitigate earlier positions or to engineer liquidity before continuing a move.
Common Refinements
ICT often emphasizes higher probability OBs that are associated with:
Displacement: The move away from the OB is sharp and decisive.
Fair Value Gaps (FVGs): An FVG forming immediately after the OB strengthens its validity.
OB Mitigation: This refers to price returning to the level of the Order Block after its formation. Price might react at the edge (proximal line) or the 50% level (mean threshold) of the OB. An OB is often considered fully mitigated or invalidated if price trades decisively through its entire range, especially with a candle body closing beyond it.
How the "ICT Order Blocks v2 (Refined)" Indicator Works
This indicator automates the detection and visualization of the most recent unmitigated Order Block of each type (Bullish/Bearish), incorporating optional filters.
Detection:
It looks at the relationship between the candle two bars ago ( ), the previous candle ( ), and potentially the current candle ( ).
Bullish OB: Identifies if candle was a down-close (close < open ) AND candle broke above the high of candle (high > high ).
Bearish OB: Identifies if candle was an up-close (close > open ) AND candle broke below the low of candle (low < low ).
Accuracy Filters (Optional Inputs):
These filters help identify potentially higher-probability OBs:
Require Fair Value Gap (FVG)?: If enabled, the indicator checks if an FVG formed immediately after the OB candle ( ). Specifically, it looks for a gap between candle and candle (low > high for Bullish OB confirmation, high < low for Bearish).
Require Strong Close Breakout?: If enabled, it requires the breakout candle ( ) to close beyond the range of the OB candle ( ). (close > high for Bullish, close < low for Bearish). This suggests stronger confirmation.
Storing the Most Recent OB:
When an OB is detected and passes any enabled filters, its details (high, low, formation bar index) are stored. Crucially, this indicator only tracks the single most recent valid unmitigated OB of each type (one Bullish, one Bearish) using var variables. If a newer valid OB forms, it replaces the previously stored one.
Drawing Boxes:
If a valid Bullish OB is being tracked (and Show Bullish OBs is enabled), it draws a box (box.new) using the high and low of the identified OB candle ( ). The same process applies to Bearish OBs (Show Bearish OBs enabled). The boxes automatically extend to the right (extend.right) and their right edge is updated on each new bar (box.set_right) until they are mitigated. Labels ("Bull OB" / "Bear OB") are displayed inside the boxes.
Mitigation & Box Deletion:
The indicator checks if the current closing price (close ) has moved entirely beyond the range of the tracked OB.
Mitigation Rule Used: A Bullish OB is considered mitigated if close < bull_ob_low. A Bearish OB is considered mitigated if close > bear_ob_high. Once an OB is marked as mitigated, the indicator stops tracking it and its corresponding box is automatically deleted (box.delete) from the chart.
This indicator provides a dynamic visualization of the most recent, potentially significant Order Blocks that meet the specified criteria, helping traders identify key areas of interest based on ICT principles.
Pro Volume By TradeINskiOverview
The Pro Volume By TradeINski indicator is a comprehensive trading tool designed to enhance volume analysis, position sizing, and trend identification. It integrates multiple trading metrics into a single dashboard, helping traders make informed decisions based on volume dynamics, momentum bursts, trend intensity, and risk management.
Key Features
1. Position Size Calculator
Helps traders determine optimal position sizes based on risk parameters:
Capital & Risk Amount: Set account size and risk per trade.
Lot Size Adjustments: Automatically calculates nearest lot size for futures trading.
Stop Loss-Based Quantity: Computes position size based on distance from stop-loss levels (LOD or mid-price).
Standard Stop Losses: Predefined stop-loss levels (1%, 1.25%, 1.5%, 1.75%) for quick risk assessment.
Reverse Pyramiding: Enhances position sizing with adjustable risk multipliers (25%, 50%).
Closing Range & Range Expansion: Measures price strength and volatility expansion.
2. Volume Analysis & Bar Coloring
Default Bar Colors: Green for bullish bars, red for bearish bars.
Dry Volume Detection: Highlights low-volume bars (below 20-period SMA) in gray.
3. Momentum Burst (MB)
Identifies high-momentum moves:
Bullish Momentum: Volume surge + price rise ≥ user-defined threshold (default: 4%).
Bearish Momentum: Volume surge + price drop ≥ user-defined threshold (default: -4%).
4. Trend Intensity (TI)
Measures trend strength using moving averages:
Fast MA (7) vs. Slow MA (65): Highlights strong bullish/bearish trends when deviation exceeds sensitivity threshold (default: 5%).
5. Anticipation (ANTS)
Detects consolidation before potential breakouts:
Price Change Range: Filters minor price fluctuations (default: -0.4% to +0.4%).
Trend Confirmation: Requires TI_65 sensitivity (default: 5%) for validation.
6. Episodic Pivot (EP)
Flags unusually high-volume bars (default: 9M+ volume) as potential trend reversal or continuation signals.
7. Data Metrics Table
Displays key trading metrics:
Trend Intensity (TI): 21-period SMA comparison.
Industry & Sector: Stock classification.
Market Cap & Free Float: Fundamental liquidity metrics.
Volume × Price (VP): Monetary value of traded volume.
Relative Volume (RV): Today’s volume vs. previous day.
Persistent Intensity (PI): Count of consecutive up closes (default: 21-period).
Use Cases for Traders
✅ Day Traders: Identify momentum bursts and high-volume breakouts.
✅ Swing Traders: Use trend intensity and episodic pivots to confirm trends.
✅ Position Traders: Optimize risk with dynamic position sizing.
✅ Risk Managers: Set stop-loss levels and reverse pyramiding for controlled exposure.
Settings & Customization Overview
The Pro Volume By TradeINski indicator is a comprehensive trading tool designed to enhance volume analysis, position sizing, and trend identification. It integrates multiple trading metrics into a single dashboard, helping traders make informed decisions based on volume dynamics, momentum bursts, trend intensity, and risk management.
Key Features
1. Position Size Calculator
Helps traders determine optimal position sizes based on risk parameters:
Capital & Risk Amount: Set account size and risk per trade.
Lot Size Adjustments: Automatically calculates nearest lot size for futures trading.
Stop Loss-Based Quantity: Computes position size based on distance from stop-loss levels (LOD or mid-price).
Standard Stop Losses: Predefined stop-loss levels (1%, 1.25%, 1.5%, 1.75%) for quick risk assessment.
Reverse Pyramiding: Enhances position sizing with adjustable risk multipliers (25%, 50%).
Closing Range & Range Expansion: Measures price strength and volatility expansion.
2. Volume Analysis & Bar Coloring
Default Bar Colors: Green for bullish bars, red for bearish bars.
Dry Volume Detection: Highlights low-volume bars (below 20-period SMA) in gray.
3. Momentum Burst (MB)
Identifies high-momentum moves:
Bullish Momentum: Volume surge + price rise ≥ user-defined threshold (default: 4%).
Bearish Momentum: Volume surge + price drop ≥ user-defined threshold (default: -4%).
4. Trend Intensity (TI)
Measures trend strength using moving averages:
Fast MA (7) vs. Slow MA (65): Highlights strong bullish/bearish trends when deviation exceeds sensitivity threshold (default: 5%).
5. Anticipation (ANTS)
Detects consolidation before potential breakouts:
Price Change Range: Filters minor price fluctuations (default: -0.4% to +0.4%).
Trend Confirmation: Requires TI_65 sensitivity (default: 5%) for validation.
6. Episodic Pivot (EP)
Flags unusually high-volume bars (default: 9M+ volume) as potential trend reversal or continuation signals.
7. Data Metrics Table
Displays key trading metrics:
Trend Intensity (TI): 21-period SMA comparison.
Industry & Sector: Stock classification.
Market Cap & Free Float: Fundamental liquidity metrics.
Volume × Price (VP): Monetary value of traded volume.
Relative Volume (RV): Today’s volume vs. previous day.
Persistent Intensity (PI): Count of consecutive up closes (default: 21-period).
Use Cases for Traders
✅ Day Traders: Identify momentum bursts and high-volume breakouts.
✅ Swing Traders: Use trend intensity and episodic pivots to confirm trends.
✅ Position Traders: Optimize risk with dynamic position sizing.
✅ Risk Managers: Set stop-loss levels and reverse pyramiding for controlled exposure.
Settings & Customization
Trade Direction: Long, Short, or Both (auto-detects based on % change).
Table Positioning: Adjust location (Top/Middle/Bottom, Left/Center/Right).
Color Customization: Modify bar colors, table lines, and background.
Trade Direction: Long, Short, or Both (auto-detects based on % change).
Table Positioning: Adjust location (Top/Middle/Bottom, Left/Center/Right).
Color Customization: Modify bar colors, table lines, and background.
ICT Concepts [SB]ICT Market Structure Shift (MSS) Alert Indicator
This indicator identifies Market Structure Shifts (MSS) based on ICT concepts, helping traders spot key reversal or continuation points in price action.
Features:
✅ Detects bullish and bearish MSS using swing highs and swing lows.
✅ Customizable lookback period to fine-tune structure identification.
✅ Alerts for confirmed MSS when price breaks structure with momentum.
✅ Option to filter MSS by higher timeframe bias for confluence.
✅ Highlights liquidity sweeps before a shift to confirm smart money activity.
✅ Works on all timeframes and asset classes, including Forex, Stocks, Crypto, and Futures.
How It Works:
Bullish MSS: Occurs when price breaks above a recent swing high after taking out a previous swing low (liquidity grab).
Bearish MSS: Occurs when price breaks below a recent swing low after taking out a previous swing high.
Can be used standalone or combined with FVGs, Order Blocks, and Premium/Discount zones for high-probability setups.
Best Usage:
Scalping: 1m–5m timeframe for intraday reversals.
Intraday Trading: 15m–1H for session-based structure shifts.
Swing Trading: 4H–Daily for macro trend reversals.
Look for retest of MSS for entries after they fail as appears in chart highlighted by green horizontal lines or FVG to support after shifts.
Perfect for traders who use ICT, Smart Money Concepts (SMC), and Market Structure-based strategies.
ICT Gold Trading ToolFirst, I recall the original code had elements like Break of Structure, Fair Value Gaps, Premium/Discount Zones, Liquidity Pools, and Buy/Sell signals. The user had previous feedback pointing out issues in the code, like incorrect timeframe usage for BOS and FVG inaccuracies. They also suggested improvements, which were incorporated into a revised version.
So, the brief note should highlight the main components of the tool without getting too technical. The user probably wants this for a quick overview, maybe to share with others or for their own reference. They might be a trader familiar with ICT concepts, so using terms like BOS or FVG is okay without explaining each one.
I need to mention that the tool combines multiple ICT strategies into one indicator. It uses higher timeframes for BOS, which is important for structure. FVG detection was corrected in the revised code, so I should note that it identifies 3-candle patterns. The zones and liquidity pools help in identifying market extremes and areas where price might reverse. The buy/sell signals are based on a combination of BOS and zones, which adds confluence.
Also, the user might appreciate knowing that the tool is customizable with inputs for periods, making it adaptable to different trading styles. Emphasizing that it's for visual assistance and not standalone signals is crucial to remind users to use additional analysis.
RSI with Trend LinesThe RSI with Trend Lines indicator is a tool designed to analyze the behavior of the Relative Strength Index (RSI) combined with dynamic trend lines. This indicator not only provides the standard RSI reading but also identifies pivot points on the RSI and draws bullish and bearish trend lines based on these points. It also includes customizable options for adjusting trend lines, displaying the RSI moving average, and highlighting key levels such as overbought, oversold, and the center line.
This indicator is ideal for finding and identifying clear trends in the RSI and taking advantage of market breakout or consolidation signals. It also includes a table with the POC value, which represents the price level at which the most trading activity has occurred, indicating the highest liquidity and highest trading volume.
Key Features:
1. Basic RSI:
• Calculates the RSI using a configurable period length (default 14).
• Colors the RSI based on its direction (green for rising, red for falling) and its position relative to the center line (50).
2. Key Levels:
• Displays overbought (70 and 80), oversold (20 and 30), and the center line (50) levels for easy visual interpretation.
3. RSI Moving Average:
• Enables and configures an RSI moving average (SMA, EMA, WMA, or ALMA) to smooth out fluctuations and detect clearer trends.
4. Dynamic Trend Lines:
• Identifies pivot points on the RSI and draws bullish and bearish trend lines.
• Trend lines can be extended into the future or limited to the visible range.
• Includes options to display broken lines (trends that are no longer valid) and customize the style (solid or dashed).
5. Pivot Points:
• Displays the high and low pivot points on the chart for a better understanding of trend changes.
6. Advanced Customization:
• Adjust the pivot point period.
• Control the number of pivot points to consider for trend lines.
• Customize the line thickness and style.
How to Use the Indicator:
1. RSI Interpretation:
• Overbought Zone (RSI > 70): Indicates that the asset may be overvalued and could correct downward.
• Oversold Zone (RSI < 30): Suggests that the asset may be undervalued and could rebound.
• Centerline Crossover (50): A cross above 50 indicates bullish strength, while a cross below suggests weakness.
2. Trend Lines:
• Bullish Lines: Drawn when the RSI forms ascending low pivot points. These lines represent dynamic support.
• Bearish Lines: These are drawn when the RSI forms descending high pivot points. These lines represent dynamic resistance.
• Broken Lines: When a trend line becomes invalid (the RSI breaks the line), they are displayed in a dotted style to highlight the breakout.
3. Possible Trading Signals:
• Buy: When the RSI breaks an upward downtrend line.
• Sell: When the RSI breaks a downward uptrend line.
• Trend Confirmation: When the RSI stays within a valid trend line, it suggests that the current trend is strong.
4. A chart with the POC value:
• The point of control is a price level at which the highest trading volume occurs in a given time period. It is a key component of the Volume Profile indicator, which displays volume by price.
• Use of the POC in trading:
• The POC is used to identify areas of high interest and liquidity for trading.
• The POC provides information about the equilibrium point where buyers and sellers are most evenly matched.
• Therefore, it can be considered a zone of interest, meaning it can act as support or resistance.
