Candle Open Time labels (& TAPDA Lines)Description of the "4-Hour Candle Opening Times (TAPDA Lines)" Indicator
The "4-Hour Candle Opening Times (TAPDA Lines)" indicator integrates key principles of the Time and Price Action Trading Algorithm (TAPTA) with practical tools for analyzing market behavior. This script is designed for traders who leverage the interaction between time and price to identify opportunities in the market. The indicator supports the identification of significant price levels and potential areas of interest based on historical data and recurring patterns tied to specific timeframes.
Core Concepts
Time and Price Interaction (TAPTA Logic):
The script implements TAPTA principles by focusing on time intervals (4-hour candles) and the price action associated with those intervals.
Traders use this logic to recognize how prices behave at specific times, identifying patterns, levels of support or resistance, and potential reversals.
Highs and Lows Recognition (TAPDA):
The indicator includes logic for identifying and marking "Tapped Highs and Lows," which occur when price action retraces to previously significant levels within a specified tolerance. These taps are visually represented with horizontal lines, enabling traders to spot recurring price behaviors and levels of interest.
Dynamic Levels for Decision-Making:
By combining time and price, the script visualizes key price levels and their relevance over time, equipping traders with actionable insights for entry, exit, and risk management.
Indicator Features
1. Visual Representation of Candle Opening Times
The indicator marks the opening times of 4-hour candles on the chart.
A customizable label system displays the time in either a 12-hour or 24-hour format, with options to toggle the visibility of AM/PM suffixes.
2. TAPDA Logic
Identifies and highlights price levels that have been tapped within a specified tolerance.
Horizontal lines are drawn to mark these levels, allowing traders to see historical price levels acting as support or resistance.
The "Tapped Highs and Lows" are updated dynamically based on the most recent price action.
3. Timeframe-Specific Filtering
Users can limit the display to specific times of interest, such as 2 AM, 6 AM, and 10 AM, by toggling the "GCT (General Candle Times)" option.
Additional options allow filtering TAPDA logic by AM or PM timeframes, catering to traders who focus on specific market sessions.
4. Adjustable Plotting Limits
The script incorporates settings for controlling the maximum number of labels and lines displayed on the chart:
Max Labels: Limits the number of labels plotted for 4-hour candle opening times.
Max TAPDA Lines: Limits the number of TAPDA horizontal lines displayed.
A "Sync Lines and Labels" option ensures the same number of labels and lines are plotted when enabled, providing a consistent and clutter-free visualization.
5. Plot Maximum Capability
A "Plot Max" feature allows users to override the default behavior and force the plotting of the maximum allowed labels and lines, providing a comprehensive view of historical data.
6. User-Friendly Customization
Fully customizable label styles, including options for position, size, color, and background opacity.
Adjustable tolerance levels for TAPDA lines ensure compatibility with different market conditions and trading strategies.
Settings for flipping or aligning label positions above or below candles, or locking them to the opening price.
Script Logic
The script is built to prioritize efficiency and clarity, adhering to TradingView's Pine Script best practices and community standards:
Initialization:
Arrays are used to store historical price data, including highs, lows, and timestamps, ensuring only the necessary amount of data is processed.
A flexible and efficient data management system maintains a rolling window of data for both labels and TAPDA lines, ensuring smooth performance.
Label and Line Plotting:
Labels are plotted dynamically at user-defined positions and styles to mark the opening times of 4-hour candles.
TAPDA lines are drawn between historical high or low points and the current price action when the tolerance condition is met.
Limit Management:
The script enforces limits on the number of labels and lines plotted on the chart to maintain visual clarity.
Users can enable synchronization between the maximum labels and lines to ensure consistent visualization.
Customization Options:
Extensive customization settings allow traders to tailor the indicator to their strategies and preferences, including:
Label and line styles.
Session filtering (AM, PM, or specific times).
Display limits and synchronization options.
Capabilities
1. Enhance Time-Based Analysis
By marking significant times (4-hour candle openings), traders can identify key market phases and recurring behaviors tied to specific hours.
2. Leverage Historical Price Action
TAPDA logic highlights areas where price action interacts with historical highs and lows, providing actionable insights into potential support or resistance zones.
3. Improve Decision-Making
The indicator supports informed decision-making by blending visual data with time and price action principles, helping traders spot opportunities and mitigate risks.
4. Flexible Application Across Strategies
Suitable for day traders, swing traders, and position traders who utilize time and price action for trend analysis, reversals, or breakout strategies.
Best Practices for Use
Key Levels Analysis:
Focus on labels and TAPDA lines near critical price zones to gauge potential market reactions.
Session-Based Trading:
Use AM/PM filters or GCT settings to isolate specific trading sessions relevant to your strategy.
Combine with Other Indicators:
Enhance the effectiveness of this indicator by combining it with moving averages, RSI, or other tools for confirmation.
Risk Management:
Use the identified levels for stop-loss placement or target setting to align with your risk tolerance.
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Market Internals (TICK, ADD, VOLD, TRIN, VIX)OVERVIEW
This script allows you to perform data transformations on Market Internals, across exchanges, and specify signal parameters, to more easily identify sentiment extremes.
Notable transformations include:
1. Cumulative session values
2. Directional bull-bear Ratios and Percent Differences
3. Data Normalization
4. Noise Reduction
This kind of data interaction is very useful for understanding the relationship between two mutually exclusive metrics, which is the essence of Market Internals: Up vs. Down. Even so, they are not possible with symbol expressions alone. And the kind of symbol expression needed to produce baseline data that can be reliably transformed is opaque to most traders, made worse by the fact that prerequisite symbol expressions themselves are not uniform across symbols. It's very nuanced, and if this last bit was confusing … exactly.
All this to say, rather than forcing that burden onto you, I've baked the baseline symbol expressions into the indicator so: 1) the transform functions consistently ingest the baseline data in the correct format and 2) you don't have to spend time trying to figure it all out. Trading is hard. There's no need to make it harder.
INPUTS
Indicator
Allows you to specify the base Market Internal and Exchange data to use. The list of Market Internals is simplified to their fundamental representation (TICK, ADD, VOLD, TRIN, VIX, ABVD, TKCD), and the list of Exchange data is limited to the most common (NYSE, NASDAQ, All US Stocks). There are also options for basic exchange combinations (Sum or Average of NYSE & NASDAQ).
Mode
Short for "Plot Mode", this is where you specify the bars style (Candles, Bars, Line, Circles, Columns) and the source value (used for single value plots and plot color changes).
Scale
This is the first and second data transformation grouped together. The default is to show the origin data as it might appear on a chart. You can then specify if each bar should retain it's unique value (Bar Value) or be added to a running total (Cumulative). You can also specify if you would like the data to remain unaltered (Raw) or converted to a directional ratio (Ratio) or a percentage (Percent Diff). These options determine the scale of the plot.
Both Ratio and Percent Diff. convert a given symbol into a positive or negative number, where positive numbers are bullish and negative numbers are bearish.
Ratio will divide Bull values by Bear values, then further divide -1 by the quotient if it is less than 1. For example, if "0.5" was the quotient, the Ratio would be "-2".
Percent Diff. subtracts Bear values from Bull values, then divides that difference by the sum of Bull and Bear values multiplied by 100. If a Bull value was "3" and Bear value was "7", the difference would be "-4", the sum would be "10", and the Percent Diff. would be "-40", as the difference is both bearish and 40% of total.
Ratio Norm. Threshold
This is the third data transformation . While quotients can be less than 1, directional ratios are never less than 1. This can lead to barcode-like artifacts as plots transition between positive and negative values, visually suggesting the change is much larger than it actually is. Normalizing the data can resolve this artifact, but undermines the utility of ratios. If, however, only some of the data is normalized, the artifact can be resolved without jeopardizing its contextual usefulness.
The utility of ratios is how quickly they communicate proportional differences. For example, if one side is twice as big as the other, "2" communicates this efficiently. This necessarily means the numerical value of ratios is worth preserving. Also, below a certain threshold, the utility of ratios is diminished. For example, an equal distribution being represented as 0, 1, 1:1, 50/50, etc. are all equally useful. Thus, there is a threshold, above which we want values to be exact, and below which the utility of linear visual continuity is more important. This setting accounts for that threshold.
When this setting is enabled, a ratio will be normalized to 0 when 1:1, scaled linearly toward the specified threshold when greater than 1:1, and then retain its exact value when the threshold is crossed. For example, with a threshold of "2", 1:1 = 0, 1.5:1 = 1, 2:1 = 2, 3:1 = 3, etc.
With all this in mind, most traders will want to set the ratios threshold at a level where accuracy becomes more important than visual continuity. If this level is unknown, "2" is a good baseline.
Reset cumulative total with each new session
Cumulative totals can be retained indefinitely or be reset each session. When enabled, each session has its own cumulative total. When disabled, the cumulative total is maintained indefinitely.
Show Signal Ranges
Because everything in this script is designed to make identifying sentiment extremes easier, an obvious inclusion would be to not only display ranges that are considered extreme for each Market Internal, but to also change the color of the plot when it is within, or beyond, that range. That is exactly what this setting does.
Override Max & Min
While the min-max signal levels have reasonable defaults for each symbol and transformation type, the Override Max and Override Min options allow you to … (wait for it) … override the max … and min … signal levels. This may be useful should you find a different level to be more suitable for your exact configuration.
Reduce Noise
This is the fourth data transformation . While the previous Ratio Norm. Threshold linearly stretches values between a threshold and 0, this setting will exponentially squash values closer to 0 if below the lower signal level.
The purpose of this is to compress data below the signal range, then amplify it as it approaches the signal level. If we are trying to identify extremes (the signal), minimizing values that are not extreme (the noise) can help us visually focus on what matters.
Always keep both signal zones visible
Some traders like to zoom in close to the bars. Others prefer to keep a wider focus. For those that like to zoom in, if both signals were always visible, the bar values can appear squashed and difficult to discern. For those that keep a wider focus, if both signals were not always visible, it's possible to lose context if a signal zone is vertically beyond the pane. This setting allows you to decide which scenario is best for you.
Plot Colors
These define the default color, within signal color, and beyond signal color for Bullish and Bearish directions.
Plot colors should be relative to zero
When enabled, the plot will inherit Bullish colors when above zero and Bearish colors when below zero. When disabled and Directional Colors are enabled (below), the plot will inherit the default Bullish color when rising, and the default Bearish color when falling. Otherwise, the plot will use the default Bullish color for all directions.
Directional colors
When the plot colors should be relative to zero (above), this changes the opacity of a bars color if moving toward zero, where "100" percent is the full value of the original color and "0" is transparent. When the plot colors are NOT relative to zero, the plot will inherit Bullish colors when rising and Bearish colors when falling.
Differentiate RTH from ETH
Market Internal data is typically only available during regular trading hours. When this setting is enabled, the background color of the indicator will change as a reminder that data is not available outside regular trading hours (RTH), if the chart is showing electronic trading hours (ETH).
Show zero line
Similar to always keeping signal zones visible (further up), some traders prefer zooming in while others prefer a wider context. This setting allows you to specify the visibility of the zero line to best suit your trading style.
Linear Regression
Polynomial regressions are great for capturing non-linear patterns in data. TradingView offers a "linear regression curve", which this script is using as a substitute. If you're unfamiliar with either term, think of this like a better moving average.
Symbol
While the Market Internal symbol will display in the status line of the indicator, the status line can be small and require more than a quick glance to read properly. Enabling this setting allows you to specify if / where / how the symbol should display on the indicator to make distinguishing between Market Internals more efficient.
Speaking of symbols, this indicator is designed for, and limited to, the following …
TICK - The TICK subtracts the total number of stocks making a downtick from the total number of stocks making an uptick.
ADD - The Advance Decline Difference subtracts the total number of stocks below yesterdays close from the total number of stocks above yesterdays close.
VOLD - The Volume Difference subtracts the total declining volume from the total advancing volume.
TRIN - The Arms Index (aka. Trading Index) divides the ratio of Advancing Stocks / Volume by the ratio of Declining Stocks / Volume. Given the inverse correlation of this index to market movement, when transforming it to a Ratio or Percent Diff., its values are inverted to preserve the bull-bear sentiment of the transformations.
VIX - The CBOE Volatility Index is derived from SPX index option prices, generating a 30-day forward projection of volatility. Given the inverse correlation of this index to market movement, when transforming it to a Ratio or Percent Diff., its values are inverted and normalized to the sessions first bar to preserve the bull-bear sentiment of the transformations. Note: If you do not have a Cboe CGIF subscription , VIX data will be delayed and plot unexpectedly.
ABVD - The Above VWAP Difference is an unofficial index measuring all stocks above VWAP as a percent difference. For the purposes of this indicator (and brevity), TradingViews PCTABOVEVWAP has has been shortened to simply be ABVD.
TKCD - The Tick Cumulative Difference is an unofficial index that subtracts the total number of market downticks from the total number of market upticks. Where "the TICK" (further up) is a measurement of stocks ticking up and down, TKCD is a measurement of the ticks themselves. For the purposes of this indicator (and brevity), TradingViews UPTKS and DNTKS symbols have been shorted to simply be TKCD.
INSPIRATION
I recently made an indicator automatically identifying / drawing daily percentage levels , based on 4 assumptions. One of these assumptions is about trend days. While trend days do not represent the majority of days, they can have big moves worth understanding, for both capitalization and risk mitigation.
To this end, I discovered:
• Article by Linda Bradford Raschke about Capturing Trend Days.
• Video of Garrett Drinon about Trend Day Trading.
• Videos of Ryan Trost about How To Use ADD and TICK.
• Article by Jason Ruchel about Overview of Key Market Internals.
• Including links to resources outside of TradingView violates the House Rules, but they're not hard to find, if interested.
These discoveries inspired me adopt the underlying symbols in my own trading. I also found myself wanting to make using them easier, the net result being this script.
While coding everything, I also discovered a few symbols I believe warrant serious consideration. Specifically the Percent Above VWAP symbols and the Up Ticks / Down Ticks symbols (referenced as ABVD and TKCD in this indicator, for brevity). I found transforming ABVD or TKCD into a Ratio or Percent Diff. to be an incredibly useful and worthy inclusion.
ABVD is a Market Breadth cousin to Brian Shannon's work, and TKCD is like the 3rd dimension of the TICKs geometry. Enjoy.
SAT_BACKTEST @description TODO: Regroupement of useful functionsLibrary "SAT_BACKTEST"
ex_timezone(tz)
switch case return exact @timezone for timezone input
Parameters:
tz (simple string)
Returns: syminfo.timezone or tz
if_in_date_range(usefromDate, fromDate, usetoDate, toDate, src_timezone, dst_timezone)
if_in_date_range : check if @time_close is range
Parameters:
usefromDate (simple bool)
fromDate (simple int)
usetoDate (simple bool)
toDate (simple int)
src_timezone (simple string)
dst_timezone (simple string)
Returns: true if @time_close is range
if_in_session(useSessionStart, sessionStartHour, sessionStartMinute, useSessionEnd, sessionEndHour, sessionEndMinute, useSessionDay, mon, tue, wed, thu, fri, sat, sun, src_timezone, dst_timezone)
if_in_session : check if @time_close is range
Parameters:
useSessionStart (simple bool)
sessionStartHour (simple int)
sessionStartMinute (simple int)
useSessionEnd (simple bool)
sessionEndHour (simple int)
sessionEndMinute (simple int)
useSessionDay (simple bool)
mon (simple bool)
tue (simple bool)
wed (simple bool)
thu (simple bool)
fri (simple bool)
sat (simple bool)
sun (simple bool)
src_timezone (simple string)
dst_timezone (simple string)
Returns: true if @time_close is range
StonkBTC - autoswitch secondary series for scalpersSince the drop in March of 2020, the U.S. ETF , SPY, has been correlated with bitcoin's moves, especially during the NY session.
This tool is meant to help traders who want to take advantage of that without having to switch the secondary series between BTCUSD and (generally) SPY when changing the ticker they are viewing.
How this works:
The indicator will automatically switch between bitcoin or equity index depending on what ticker your current chart is. Ideally this tool would be very simple to use.
Options:
Show/hide a 'track price' line
Index choice of SP500, Nasdaq 100, and Russell 2000. Further selection by ETF, futures, and CFD
Varied bitcoin price sources
Notes:
You will need a separate subscription to TradingView to view realtime CME futures data (if not, it will be delayed by 10 minutes). Because of this, the default option chosen is the CFD for the most complete chart when viewing bitcoin.
NY Core Trading Session: 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET
www.nyse.com
GTrader-ICT All In One-Comumnity VersionMeet the **GTrader-ICT All In One **, a comprehensive toolkit designed to integrate key Inner Circle Trader (ICT) concepts directly onto your chart. This powerful overlay indicator consolidates multiple essential tools, streamlining your technical analysis and helping you identify key temporal and price-based events.
📚 References & Inspiration
This indicator stands on the shoulders of giants. With the help of **tradeforopp** and **LuxAlgo**. The concepts and some implementation details were referenced from the following excellent, publicly available scripts:
ICT Killzones: The session drawing and pivot logic is adapted from tradeforopp
ICT Macros: The macro detection and plotting functionality is inspired by the work of Lux Algo , particularly their widely-used indicators covering ICT concepts.
🎯 Core Features
* **ICT Killzones:** Visualize critical trading sessions with customizable boxes. You can easily toggle and style the **Asia**, **London**, and **New York (AM, Lunch, PM)** sessions to focus on the liquidity and volatility that matter most to your strategy.
* Fully customizable session times and colors.
* Timezone support to align sessions with your local or preferred trading time (defaults to `America/New_York`).
* **ICT Macros:** Automatically identify and plot specific, short-duration time windows where institutional algorithms are known to be active (e.g., `09:50-10:10`, `14:50-15:10`, etc.).
* Plots the high/low range of the macro, providing clear levels of interest.
* Utilizes 1-minute data for precision, even when viewing on 3-minute or 5-minute charts.
📚 Optimization over the other original indicators
We add the custom input for macros session, users just need to input the from/to hour: minute format, and they will be converted into session objects in pinescript
The macro draws function is optimized, removing redundant draws, leading to better performance
Add "Distance from Macro Line to Chart" option
Add "Session Drawings Limit" for better performance
⚠️ Notes on TradingView Warnings
You may encounter some warnings from TradingView when using this script. These are generally expected due to the script's advanced, event-driven nature:
1. **Function Call Consistency:** The function 'box.new' should be called on each calculation for consistency, which may appear. This happens because drawing elements (like session boxes) are intentionally created only on the *first bar* of a new session, not on every single bar. This is a necessary design choice for performance and to prevent duplicate drawings.
2. **Potential for Repainting/Slow Load:** The **Macro** feature uses the `request.security_lower_tf()` function to get accurate 1-minute data. This can trigger warnings about performance or slow loading times. This is a known trade-off for achieving the precision required for the feature.
Gold 3min Trading Pro [XAU/USD]# Gold 3min Trading Pro - User Guide
## Overview
This is a professional scalping indicator specifically designed for Gold (XAU/USD) trading on 3-minute timeframes. It combines multiple technical analysis methods to provide high-probability entry signals for short-term trading.
## Key Features
### 1. Multi-Timeframe Trend Analysis
- **Major Trend**: Analyzes 15min, 1H, and 4H timeframes using moving averages
- **Short-term Trend**: Focuses on 3-minute price action and moving average alignment
- **Trend Strength**: Rated from 1-3 based on timeframe agreement
### 2. Core Indicators
- **RSI (9-period)**: Momentum oscillator for overbought/oversold conditions
- **Stochastic (9-period)**: %K and %D lines for entry timing
- **MACD**: Additional trend confirmation
- **Volume Analysis**: Detects volume spikes for signal validation
- **ATR-based Volatility Filter**: Ensures adequate market movement
### 3. Signal Types
- **Primary Signals**: Green triangles (LONG) and Red triangles (SHORT)
- **Enhanced Signals**: Stronger signals with multiple confirmations
- **Confirmation Signals**: Small circles for stochastic crossovers
## How to Use
### 1. Setup
- **Timeframe**: Use on 3-minute charts for Gold (XAU/USD)
- **Settings**: Default settings are optimized for Gold scalping
- **Session Filter**: Enable for London/New York sessions (recommended)
### 2. Entry Conditions
#### LONG Entry:
- Major trend is bullish (green background)
- Short-term trend is up or neutral
- RSI shows bullish momentum
- Stochastic indicates oversold recovery
- Volume spike confirmation
- Strong price action (bullish candle)
#### SHORT Entry:
- Major trend is bearish (red background)
- Short-term trend is down or neutral
- RSI shows bearish momentum
- Stochastic indicates overbought reversal
- Volume spike confirmation
- Strong price action (bearish candle)
### 3. Trade Management
- **Quick Target**: 50% of ATR-based calculation
- **Main Target**: Full ATR-based target
- **Stop Loss**: 60% of ATR below/above entry
- **Time Limit**: Exit if no progress within 20 bars (60 minutes)
### 4. Risk Management
- **Position Size**: Risk 1-2% of account per trade
- **Maximum Trades**: 3-5 trades per session
- **Avoid**: Low volatility periods and major news events
## Visual Elements
### Background Colors
- **Light Green**: Bullish major trend
- **Light Red**: Bearish major trend
- **Yellow**: Volume spike detected
- **Intense Colors**: Very strong trend alignment
### Chart Indicators
- **RSI Line (Blue)**: Main momentum indicator
- **Stochastic %K (Orange)**: Fast stochastic line
- **Stochastic %D (Yellow)**: Slow stochastic line
- **Horizontal Lines**: 70 (overbought), 30 (oversold), 50 (midline)
### Information Table (Top Right)
- Total signal count and performance statistics
- Current market conditions and trend strength
- RSI levels and volatility status
- Trading session information
- Last signal timing
## Alert System
### Standard Alerts
- **Scalp Long Signal**: Basic long entry signal
- **Scalp Short Signal**: Basic short entry signal
- **Premium Signals**: High-quality signals with strong confirmation
- **Trend Reversal**: Major trend change notifications
### Alert Setup
1. Right-click on chart → "Add Alert"
2. Select desired alert condition
3. Configure notification method (popup, email, webhook)
4. Set alert frequency to "Once Per Bar Close"
## Best Practices
### 1. Trading Sessions
- **Optimal**: London-NY overlap (3:00-5:00 PM EST)
- **Good**: London session (2:00-11:00 AM EST)
- **Avoid**: Asian session and major news releases
### 2. Market Conditions
- **Best**: Trending markets with normal to high volatility
- **Moderate**: Ranging markets during active sessions
- **Avoid**: Extremely low volatility or choppy conditions
### 3. Confirmation Rules
- Wait for signal triangle to appear
- Check that major trend aligns with signal direction
- Verify volume spike (yellow background)
- Ensure volatility is adequate (check info table)
### 4. Entry Timing
- Enter immediately after signal confirmation
- Use market orders for scalping speed
- Set stop loss and take profit levels immediately
## Settings Customization
### Essential Settings
- **MA Type**: EMA (recommended) or SMA
- **RSI Length**: 9 (default, can adjust 5-14)
- **Volume Threshold**: 1.8 (higher = fewer but stronger signals)
- **Volatility Filter**: Keep enabled for better signal quality
### Display Options
- **Show Scalping Signals**: Main entry signals
- **Show Performance Stats**: Information table
- **Show Trend Filter**: Background trend colors
- **Use Time Filter**: Session-based filtering
## Performance Optimization
### 1. Backtesting Tips
- Test on different market conditions
- Analyze win rate and average profit/loss
- Adjust settings based on historical performance
### 2. Signal Quality
- Higher trend strength (2-3) = better signals
- Volume confirmation improves success rate
- Enhanced signals have higher probability
### 3. Risk Control
- Never risk more than 2% per trade
- Use proper position sizing
- Stop trading after 3 consecutive losses
## Troubleshooting
### Common Issues
1. **No Signals**: Check volatility filter and session timing
2. **Too Many Signals**: Increase volume threshold or enable filters
3. **Poor Performance**: Verify timeframe (must be 3-minute) and symbol (XAU/USD)
### Support
- Ensure TradingView Pro+ subscription for multi-timeframe data
- Verify Gold symbol matches your broker's format
- Update to latest TradingView version
This indicator is designed for experienced traders familiar with scalping techniques and risk management. Always practice on demo accounts before live trading.
LANZ Strategy 5.0🔷 LANZ Strategy 5.0 — Intraday BUY Signals, Dynamic Lot Size per Account, Real-Time Dashboard and Smart Execution
LANZ Strategy 5.0 is a powerful intraday tool designed for traders who need a visual-first, data-backed BUY system, enhanced with risk-aware lot size calculation and a real-time performance dashboard. This indicator intelligently detects strong momentum setups and provides visual and statistical clarity throughout the session.
📌 This is an indicator, not a strategy — It does not place trades automatically but provides precise conditions, alerts, and visual guides to support execution.
🧠 Core Logic & Features
BUY Entry Conditions (Signal Engine)
A BUY signal is triggered when:
The current price is above the EMA200 (trend filter)
The last 3 candles are bullish (candle body close > open)
You are within the defined session window (NY time)
When all conditions are met and you haven’t reached the daily trade limit, a signal appears on the chart and an optional alert is triggered.
Operational Hours Filter (NY Time)
You define:
Start time (e.g., 01:15 NY)
End time (e.g., 16:00 NY)
The system only evaluates and executes signals within this period. If a BUY setup occurs outside the window, it’s ignored. The chart is also highlighted with a transparent teal background to visually show active trading hours.
Lot Size Panel with Per-Account Risk Management
Designed for traders managing multiple accounts or capital sources. You can enable up to 5 accounts, each with:
Its own capital
Its own risk percentage per trade
The system uses the defined SL in pips, plus the instrument’s pip value, to calculate the lot size per account. All values are shown in a dedicated panel at the bottom-right, automatically updating with each new trade.
The emojis (🐣🦊🦁🐲🐳) distinguish each account visually.
Trade Visualization with Customizable Lines
When a signal is triggered:
An Entry Point (EP) line is drawn at the candle’s close.
A Stop Loss (SL) line is placed X pips below the entry.
A Take Profit (TP) line is placed Y pips above the entry.
All three lines are fully customizable in style, color, and thickness. You define how many bars the lines should extend.
Outcome Tracking & Real-Time Dashboard
Each trade outcome is measured:
SL hit = –1.00%
TP hit = +3.00%
Manual close = calculated dynamically based on price at close time
Each result is labeled on the chart near its level, and stored.
The top-right dashboard updates in real time:
✅ Number of trades
📈 Cumulative % gain/loss of the day (color-coded)
Alerts You Can Trust:
You’ll get a Buy Alert when a valid signal is formed
You’ll get a Trade Executed Alert when the visual operation is plotted
You’ll get a SL/TP Hit Alert with price and result
You’ll get a Manual Close Alert if the configured time is reached and the trade is still active
⚙️ Step-by-Step Execution Flow
At every bar, the system checks:
Are we within the session time window?
Is price above EMA?
Are the last 3 candles bullish?
✅ If yes:
A BUY signal is plotted
Entry/SL/TP lines are drawn
Lot sizes are calculated and displayed
Trade is added to the daily count
🕐 At the configured Manual Close time (e.g., 16:00 NY):
If the trade is still open, it's closed
A label is added with the exact result in %
💡 Ideal For:
Intraday traders who operate within fixed time sessions
Traders managing multiple accounts or capital pools
Anyone who wants full visual clarity of every decision point
Traders who appreciate dynamic lot size calculation and clean execution tracking
👨💻 Credits:
💡 Developed by: LANZ
🧠 Strategy concept & execution model: LANZ
🧪 Tested on: 1H charts with visual-only execution
📈 Designed for: Clarity, adaptability, and full intraday control
day trading check indicatorDay Trading Check Indicator
By Trades per Minute · Creator: Trader Malik
Overview
The Day Trading Check Indicator is an on‐chart status panel that gives you a quick “go/no-go” snapshot of four key metrics—MACD, VWAP, Float, and Bearish Sell-Off—directly in TradingView’s top-right corner. It’s designed for fast decision-making during high-velocity intraday sessions, letting you instantly see whether each metric is “bullish” (green) or “bearish” (red), plus live float data.
What It Shows
Column Description
Metric The name of each metric: MACD, VWAP, Float, Bearish Sell-Off
Status/Value A color-coded status (“GREEN”/“RED” or “YES”/“NO”) or the float value formatted in K/M/B
Metrics & Calculations
MACD (1-Minute)
Calculation: Standard MACD using EMA (12) – EMA (26) with a 9-period signal line, all fetched from the 1-minute timeframe via request.security().
Status:
GREEN if MACD ≥ Signal
RED if MACD < Signal
VWAP (Session-Anchored)
Calculation: Built-in session VWAP (ta.vwap(close)) resets each new trading session.
Status:
GREEN if current price ≥ VWAP
RED if current price < VWAP
Float
Calculation: Retrieves syminfo.shares_outstanding_float (total float), then scales it into thousands (K), millions (M), or billions (B), e.g. “12.3 M.”
Display: Always shown as the absolute float value, white on semi-transparent black.
Bearish Sell-Off
Calculation: Checks the last five 1-minute bars for any “high-volume down” candle (volume above its 20-bar SMA and close < open).
Status:
YES if at least one such bar occurred in the past 5 minutes
NO otherwise
Key Features
Dynamic Table: Automatically shows only the metrics you enable via the Display Options group.
Size Selector: Choose Small, Medium, or Large text for easy visibility.
Clean Styling: Distinct header row with custom background, consistent row shading, centered status text, and a subtle gray border.
Lightweight Overlay: No cluttering plots—just a concise status panel in the corner.
Published by Trader Malik / Trades per Minute
Version: Pine Script v5
OPR Asia-New-York [Elykia]This Pine Script indicator, called "OPR Asia-New-York ", displays time-based boxes corresponding to two specific trading periods known as OPR (Opening Price Range):
🎯 Purpose of the Indicator:
To visualize two key market time windows (morning and afternoon) as extended boxes, helping with technical analysis around opening ranges.
🕒 Two sessions displayed as boxes:
🔹 Morning OPR:
Default: from 09:00 to 09:15 (configurable)
The box extends until 10:30.
It captures the highest and lowest candle within this interval.
🔸 Afternoon OPR:
Default: from 15:30 to 15:45
The box extends until 17:30.
Follows the same logic as the morning session.
⚙️ Dashboard Options:
Enable or disable the morning or afternoon box individually
Select the timezone (e.g., GMT+2)
Customize all colors (morning/afternoon boxes, median line)
Set your own start/end/extension times for each session
📦 Each box includes:
A colored rectangle showing the price range (high/low)
A dotted median line between the high and low
The box and line extend until the end time defined
🧠 Usefulness for Traders:
Identify liquidity zones or consolidation areas
Trade setups like liquidity grabs, breakouts, or fakeouts around the OPR
Align with ICT methods or scalping strategies based on session behavior
4-EMA Signals + MTF Analysis4-EMA Signals + MTF Analysis Indicator: User Guide
This indicator is designed for active traders; from scalpers / intra-day traders to swing-traders who simply want an easy to understand, simple, but yet comprehensive and easy-to-understand indicator with a quick overview of initial market momentum and overall market direction to assist the trader in their initial trading.
The main feature of this indicator is that It overlays four exponential moving averages (EMAs), and provides a dashboard of real-time trend signals for both buy and sell (long/short) scenarios.
Settings Overview
MA Period Setup
Custom: Set your own EMA periods.
Conservative, Aggressive, Fibonacci: Quickly apply preset EMA period combinations for different trading styles.
EMA Periods (Custom Setup)
Fast EMA: Shortest EMA, reacts quickly to price (default 7).
Medium-Short EMA: Intermediate speed (default 25).
Medium-Long EMA: Slower, filters out more noise (default 70).
Slow EMA: Longest-term trend (default 200).
(These settings can be adjusted to suit your individual needs)
Main Indicator Features
Four EMAs : Plotted in distinct colors (green, yellow, orange, red) for quick trend recognition - this can be altered in colour to your personal preferences.
Buy/Sell Signals : Triangles appear below/above bars when EMA crossovers occur, optionally filtered by volume - the volume filter when applied greatly reduces the influx of signals, only giving high-quality signals!
Trading Sessions + Backgrounds : A trading session feature has been added: (London, New York, Asia, Sydney) with the choice of a background to indicate each global trading session.
Volume Overlay : Volume bars and a blue volume moving average line for context.
Dashboard Table (Top Right):
Market Direction: Shows the overall EMA alignment (bullish, bearish, weak, consolidating).
The initial trend on the 5m, 15m, 1H, and 4H time-frame to give a quick snapshot of overall trend direction.
How to Use
Trend Identification :
-- Use the EMA alignment and dashboard table to quickly see if the market is bullish, bearish, or consolidating.
EMA Set-up
-- Adjust the EMA settings to your specific requirements, the signals will alter depending on the volatility of the instrument your trading.
Signal Confirmation :
-- ''Buy'' signals simply appear when the faster EMAs cross above slower EMAs in and ''Sell'' signals simply appear when they cross below.
Volume Context :
--Use the volume moving average and the optional volume filter to avoid signals during low-activity periods.
No Repainting :
-- All signals and dashboard readings are calculated using only confirmed, closed bars. What you see in real time is exactly what will appear in your back-test — no repainting or look-ahead bias.
Alerts / Notifications
Now for the fun part:
1. Enable Buy/Sell Signal Alerts: Get notifications when buy or sell signals occur.
2. For Alerts to function correctly, set the ''condition'' to the indicator itself.
3. Select ''EMA Bearish Cross'' or ''EMA Bullish Cross'' depending whether you want alerts for either buy/sell signals - Or one can simply set alerts for both scenarios.
4. For ''Interval'' set to ''Same as chart'' - So, the time-frame which you'd like to trade on.
5. For ''Trigger'' set to ''Once Per Bar Close''.
6. Save.
7. Wait for a signal to occur!
NOTE: Before placing a trade, it's often best to also assess the market conditions at that time also - and not rely solely on the signals, the signals are to assist, and it's often occurred a signal has shown, but a pull-back occurs, and a FVG in discount holds -- it's this FVG holding, accompanied by volume, that's the real entry, possibly.
Tip: For the cleanest results, use the indicator during the most active sessions and always check multi-time-frame trend alignment before entering trades. Good Luck! :)
LANZ Strategy 3.0🔷 LANZ Strategy 3.0 — Asian Range Fibonacci Strategy with Execution Window Logic
LANZ Strategy 3.0 is a rule-based trading system that utilizes the Asian session range to project Fibonacci levels and manage entries during a defined execution window. Designed for Forex and index traders, this strategy focuses on structured price behavior around key levels before the New York session.
🧠 Core Components:
Asian Session Range Mapping: Automatically detects the high, low, and midpoint during the Asian session.
Fibonacci Level Projection: Projects configurable Fibonacci retracement and extension levels based on the Asian range.
Execution Window Logic: Uses the 01:15 NY candle as a reference to validate potential reversals or continuation setups.
Conditional Entry System: Includes logic for limit order entries (buy or sell) at specific Fib levels, with reversal logic if price breaks structure before execution.
Risk Management: Entry orders are paired with dynamic SL and TP based on Fibonacci-based distances, maintaining a risk-reward ratio consistent with intraday strategies.
📊 Visual Features:
Asian session high/low/mid lines.
Fibonacci levels: Original (based on raw range) and Optimized (user-adjustable).
Session background coloring for Asia, Execution Window, and NY session.
Labels and lines for entry, SL, and TP targets.
Dynamic deletion of untriggered orders after execution window expires.
⚙️ How It Works:
The script calculates the Asian session range.
Projects Fibonacci levels from the range.
Waits for the 01:15 NY candle to close to validate a signal.
If valid, a limit entry order (BUY or SELL) is plotted at the selected level.
If price structure changes (e.g., breaks the high/low), reversal logic may activate.
If no trade is triggered, orders are cleared before the NY session.
🔔 Alerts:
Alerts trigger when a valid setup appears after 01:15 NY candle.
Optional alerts for order activation, SL/TP hit, or trade cancellation.
📝 Notes:
Intended for semi-automated or discretionary trading.
Best used on highly liquid markets like Forex majors or indices.
Script parameters include session times, Fib ratios, SL/TP settings, and reversal logic toggle.
Credits:
Developed by LANZ, this script merges traditional session-based analysis with Fibonacci tools and structured execution timing, offering a unique framework for morning volatility plays.
CYCLE BY RiotWolftradingDescription of the "CYCLE" Indicator
The "CYCLE" indicator is a custom Pine Script v5 script for TradingView that visualizes cyclic patterns in price action, dividing the trading day into specific sessions and 90-minute quarters (Q1-Q4). It is designed to identify and display market phases (Accumulation, Manipulation, Distribution, and Continuation/Reversal) along with key support and resistance levels within those sessions. Additionally, it allows customization of boxes, lines, labels, and colors to suit user preferences.
Main Features
Cycle Phases:
Accumulation (1900-0100): Represents the phase where large operators accumulate positions.
Manipulation (0100-0700): Identifies potential manipulative moves to mislead retail traders.
Distribution (0700-1300): The phase where large operators distribute their positions.
Continuation/Reversal (1300-1900): Indicates whether the price continues the trend or reverses.
90-Minute Quarters (Q1-Q4):
Divides each 6-hour cycle (360 minutes) into four 90-minute quarters (Q1: 00:00-01:30, Q2: 01:30-03:00, Q3: 03:00-04:30, Q4: 04:30-06:00 UTC).
Each quarter is displayed with a colored box (Q1: light purple, Q2: light blue, Q3: light gray, Q4: light pink) and labels (defaulted to black).
Support and Resistance Visualization:
Draws boxes or lines (based on settings) showing the high and low levels of each session.
Optionally displays accumulated volume at the highs and lows within the boxes.
Daily Lines and Last 3 Boxes:
How to Use the Indicator
Step 1: Add the Indicator to TradingView
Open TradingView and select the chart where you want to apply the indicator (e.g., UMG9OOR on a 5-minute timeframe, as shown in the screenshot).
Go to the Pine Editor (at the bottom of the TradingView interface).
Copy and paste the provided code.
Click Compile and then Add to Chart.
Step 2: Configure the Indicator
Click on the indicator name on the chart ("CYCLE") and select Settings (or double-click the name).
Adjust the options based on your needs:
Cycle Phases: Enable/disable phases (Accumulation, Manipulation, Distribution, Continuation/Reversal) and adjust their time slots if needed.
90-Minute Quarters: Enable/disable quarters (Q1-Q4).
Step 3: Interpret the Indicator
Identify Cycle Phases:
Observe the red boxes indicating the phases (Accumulation, Manipulation, etc.).
The high and low levels within each phase are potential support/resistance zones.
If volume is enabled, pay attention to the accumulated volume at highs and lows, as it may indicate the strength of those levels.
Use the 90-Minute Quarters (Q1-Q4):
The colored boxes (Q1-Q4) divide the day into 90-minute segments.
Each quarter shows the price range (high and low) during that period.
Use these boxes to identify price patterns within each quarter, such as breakouts or consolidations.
The labels (Q1, Q2, etc.) help you track time and anticipate potential moves in the next quarter.
Analyze Support and Resistance:
The high and low levels of each phase/quarter act as support and resistance.
Daily lines (if enabled) show key levels from the previous day, useful for planning entries/exits.
The "last 3 boxes below price" (if enabled) highlight potential support levels the price might target.
Avoid Manipulation:
During the Manipulation phase (0100-0700), be cautious of sharp moves or false breakouts.
Use the high/low levels of this phase to identify potential traps (as explained in your first question about manipulation candles).
Step 4: Trading Strategy
Entries and Exits:
Support/Resistance: Use the high/low levels of phases and quarters to set entry or exit points.
For example, if the price bounces off a Q1 support level, consider a buy.
Breakouts: If the price breaks a high/low of a quarter (e.g., Q2), wait for confirmation to enter in the direction of the breakout.
Volume: If accumulated volume is high near a key level, that level may be more significant.
Risk Management:
Place stop-loss orders below lows (for buys) or above highs (for sells) identified by the indicator.
Avoid trading during the Manipulation phase unless you have a specific strategy to handle false breakouts.
Time Context:
Use the quarters (Q1-Q4) to plan your trades based on time. For example, if Q3 is typically volatile in your market, prepare for larger moves between 03:00-04:30 UTC.
Step 5: Adjustments and Testing
Test on Different Timeframes: The indicator is set for a 5-minute timeframe (as in the screenshot), but you can test it on other timeframes (e.g., 1-minute, 15-minute) by adjusting the time slots if needed.
Adjust Colors and Styles: If the default colors are not visible on your chart, change them for better clarity.
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📌 1. **Accumulation: Strong Institutional Activity**
- During the **accumulation phase, we see **high volume: 82.773K, which suggests strong buying interest**, likely from institutional players.
- This sets the base for the following upward move in price.
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📌 2. **Manipulation: False Breakout with Lower Volume**
- Later, there's a manipulation phase where price breaks above previous highs, but the volume (71.814K) is **lower than during accumulation**.
- This implies that buyers are not as aggressive as before—no real demandbehind the breakout.
- It’s likely a bull trap, where smart money is selling into the breakout to exit their positions.
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### 📌 3. Distribution: Weakness and Lack of Demand
- The market enters a distribution phase, and volume drops even further (only 7.914K).
- Price struggles to go higher, and you start seeing rejections at the top.
- This shows that demand is drying up, and smart money is offloading positions**—not accumulating anymore.
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### 💡 Why Take the Short Here?
- Volume is not increasing with new highs—showing weak demand**.
- The manipulation volume is weaker than the accumulation volume, confirming the breakout was likely false.
- Structure starts to break down (Q levels falling), which confirms weakness.
- This creates a high-probability short setup:
- **Entry:** after confirmation of distribution and structural breakdown.
- **Stop loss:** above the manipulation high.
- **Target:** down toward previous lows or value zones.
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### ✅ Conclusion
Since the manipulation volume failed to exceed the accumulation volume, the breakout lacked real strength. Combined with decreasing volume in the distribution phase, this indicates fading demand and supply taking control—which justifies entering a short position.
First 15-Min Candle Detector [With Breakout Alerts]Indicator: First 15-Minute Candle Detector
Purpose
This indicator helps traders by identifying and marking the high, low, and mid-point of the first 15-minute candle of the market session. It also provides visual aids and alerts for price breakouts above or below these levels, making it ideal for intraday trading strategies.
This script is suitable for traders focusing on early session momentum or reversal strategies.
Key Features
Market Start Customization: Configure the market start time (hour and minute) to align with your trading session or exchange timezone.
Visual Aids:
Horizontal lines to mark the High , Low , and Mid-point of the first 15-minute candle.
Background highlighting to identify the first 15-minute candle.
Configurable colors and line widths for clear visuals.
Breakout Alerts:
Real-time alerts for breakouts above the high or below the low of the first 15-minute candle.
Customizable alert messages.
Alerts configured using alertcondition .
Dynamic Adjustments:
Adapts dynamically to timeframes of 15 minutes or lower.
Resets and recalculates at the start of each new session.
Inputs and Configurations
Market Settings:
Market Start Hour: Default is 9.
Market Start Minute: Default is 30.
Visual Settings:
Enable/disable background highlighting.
Set colors for the background, high line, low line, and mid-line.
Adjust line width (1 to 5).
Toggle the visibility of the mid-line.
Alert Settings:
Enable breakout alerts.
Set custom alert messages for high and low breakouts.
How It Works
// First 15-Minute Candle Detection
The indicator monitors the first 15-minute candle after the market opens based on the configured start time. It records the high , low , and calculates the mid-point of this candle.
// Visual Markings
Horizontal lines are drawn at the high, low, and mid-point of the first 15-minute candle, extending to the right for the rest of the session.
// Breakout Detection
The indicator checks for price breakouts above the high or below the low of the first 15-minute candle and triggers alerts if enabled.
// Dynamic Reset
The indicator resets values and deletes previous session lines at the start of each new session.
Conditions and Alerts
Breakout Conditions:
High Breakout: The closing price exceeds the high of the first 15-minute candle.
Low Breakout: The closing price falls below the low of the first 15-minute candle.
Alert Triggers: Configurable alerts notify you of breakouts in real-time.
Use Cases
Intraday Traders: Ideal for early-session momentum or reversal strategies.
Breakout Traders: Helps identify entry points when price breaks key levels.
Visual Clarity: Simplifies tracking important session levels.
Limitations
Works only on 15-minute or lower timeframes.
Requires accurate market start time configuration.
3AM EST CRT Indicator3AM EST Candle Range Theory Indicator
The 3AM EST Candle Range Theory Indicator is designed to highlight a crucial period in the trading day for Forex and other markets that operate 24/7. This indicator focuses on the 3AM EST candle, which represents the early hours of the U.S. market morning and the midpoint of the European trading session. During this period, volatility often picks up, and the 3AM candle can serve as a powerful reference point for price action throughout the day.
Key Features of the Indicator
3AM Candle Highlighting: The 3AM candle is automatically highlighted in blue, making it easy to spot on the chart. This helps traders quickly identify this pivotal candle without manually searching for it.
Range Lines: The high and low of the 3AM candle are marked by black lines extending across the day. These levels often act as support and resistance, influencing price movement throughout the trading session. Observing how the price interacts with these levels can provide insights into potential breakouts, reversals, or consolidations.
Labels: The high of the 3AM candle is labeled as "3am CRH" (Candle Range High) and the low as "3am CRL" (Candle Range Low). These labels serve as visual cues for traders, reinforcing the importance of these levels on the chart.
How to Use the 3AM EST Candle Range Indicator
Support and Resistance: The high and low of the 3AM candle often serve as strong intraday support and resistance levels. Traders can observe if the price respects or breaks these levels to make decisions about potential entries and exits.
Breakout Trading: If the price breaks above the 3am high (CRH), it can signal bullish momentum, especially when accompanied by increased volume. Conversely, a break below the 3am low (CRL) may indicate bearish momentum. These breakouts can provide potential trade opportunities.
Reversals and Continuations: Often, price will test and reject one of these levels, creating an opportunity for reversal trades. If the price re-enters the 3AM candle range after breaking out, it could signal a potential continuation back into the original trend.
Session Range Guidance: Since the 3AM candle encapsulates both the early U.S. and active European sessions, it often provides a strong reference for the range and sentiment in the early trading hours. The 3AM range can give a sense of market direction and volatility for the day.
Benefits
Clear Visual Cues: The blue candle highlight, black lines, and labels make this indicator visually intuitive and easy to understand at a glance.
Useful Across Market Conditions: Whether markets are trending or ranging, the 3AM high and low can serve as reliable reference points for intraday support and resistance.
Applicable to Various Strategies: This indicator can enhance a variety of trading strategies, including breakout, range trading, and trend-following.
Summary
The 3AM EST Candle Range Theory Indicator provides traders with a reliable way to gauge intraday price levels based on the 3AM EST candle. By observing how the price interacts with the high and low of this candle, traders can gain insights into potential support, resistance, and breakout points. This can be particularly useful for short-term traders looking to capitalize on intraday volatility or longer-term traders seeking reference points for daily price action analysis.
Gold IBH/IBL with IBM, Overnight Levels, OVM, and ONVPOCThe Initial Balance (IB) indicator for gold trading is a valuable tool for identifying key price levels and potential trade setups. Here's an overview of how it works:
Initial Balance Calculation
The Initial Balance for gold is calculated from 8:20 AM to 9:20 AM EST, coinciding with the COMEX open. This one-hour period establishes crucial reference points for the trading day.
Key Levels
The indicator displays several important price levels:
IB High: The highest price reached during the Initial Balance period
IB Low: The lowest price reached during the Initial Balance period
IB Midpoint: The average of the IB High and IB Low
These levels often serve as significant support and resistance areas, with many traders placing stop-losses around them.
Overnight Levels
In addition to the IB levels, the indicator shows overnight price action:
ONH: Overnight High
ONL: Overnight Low
ONM: Overnight Midpoint
Overnight VWAP: Volume Weighted Average Price from the overnight session
These overnight levels have a high probability of being tested during the COMEX trading session, making them valuable reference points for traders.
Trading Applications
Traders can use the IB and overnight levels for various purposes:
Setting profit targets
Identifying potential trade entry points
Managing risk by placing stop-losses at key levels
Gauging overall market sentiment and volatility
The levels established during both the Initial Balance and overnight sessions are likely to be touched during the COMEX trading session. This insight allows traders to make more informed decisions and enhances their trading strategies.
If you have more questions about the trading strategy, please DM me, and I can explain further. I also have probabilities of all these levels being broken during the COMEX trading hours, which gives us confidence to hold our trades to targets.
Understanding and utilizing these levels can provide traders with a competitive edge in gold trading, helping them make more informed decisions based on early market dynamics and overnight price action.
SmartVPSGTitle: Identifying Volume Spikes, Price Movements and Gap Ups: A TradingView Script
Introduction:
In the world of trading, identifying volume spikes and price movements can provide valuable insights into market trends and potential trading opportunities. In this article, we'll explore a TradingView script that helps traders visualize volume spikes, price up moves with volume spikes, and gap-up days on their charts.
Detecting Price Up Moves:
The script starts by calculating price up moves. It compares the current day's closing price with the previous day's closing price and checks if it has increased by 3% or more. This helps traders spot significant upward price movements.
Detecting Volume Spurts:
Next, the script focuses on detecting volume spikes, which are often associated with increased market activity and potential trading opportunities. It compares the current day's volume with the highest volume of the previous nine sessions. If the current volume exceeds all the volumes of the previous nine sessions, it is considered a volume spurt.
Example:
Let's consider a hypothetical scenario where we have the following volume data for a stock:
Day 1: 100,000
Day 2: 80,000
Day 3: 120,000
Day 4: 150,000
Day 5: 200,000
Day 6: 90,000
Day 7: 110,000
Day 8: 130,000
Day 9: 140,000
Day 10: 250,000 (current day)
To determine if there is a volume spurt on Day 10, the script compares the current day's volume (250,000) with the highest volume of the previous nine sessions. In this case, the highest volume among the previous nine sessions is 200,000 (on Day 5). Since the current day's volume (250,000) exceeds the highest volume of the previous nine sessions (200,000), it is considered a volume spurt.
Identifying Gap-Up Days:
Gap-up days occur when the market opens significantly higher than the previous day's close. To identify these days, the script compares the current day's low price with the previous day's high price. If the low price is greater than the previous day's high, it is marked as a gap-up day.
Visualizing the Findings:
To provide a clear visual representation of the identified patterns, the script uses different shapes and colors. First, it plots small red dots above the candles whenever a volume spurt is detected. These dots help traders quickly identify periods of increased volume activity.
For price up moves with volume spikes, the script utilizes blue triangular shapes below the candles. This allows traders to pinpoint instances where both price and volume are showing positive signs, indicating potential bullish movements.
Additionally, the script incorporates green candles to represent gap-up days. These candles help traders recognize days when the market opens with a significant upward gap, suggesting a potential shift in market sentiment.
Conclusion:
The TradingView script discussed in this article provides traders with a visual representation of volume spikes , price up moves with volume spikes , and gap-up days . By incorporating these visual cues into their analysis, traders can gain valuable insights into market trends and potential trading opportunities.
Remember, this script should be used for educational and informational purposes only and does not serve as financial advice or recommendations. Traders are encouraged to customize and modify the script according to their specific trading strategies and risk tolerance.
Share this script with other traders on TradingView to enhance their chart analysis and trading decisions.
PS: This TradingView script is designed to work specifically on the daily timeframe (daily candles). It calculates and identifies volume spurts based on the volume data of the daily timeframe. Since it is designed for the daily timeframe, it may not produce accurate results or work as intended on other timeframes.
Ext/Non EMA SignalsThis allows for one EMA to reference the regular session well the other references the extended session. A green arrow will appear above a bear candle closing above both the EMAs and a Red arrow on bull candles closing below both.
This saves me time from jumping back and forth from extended sessions and regular session.
Let me know if you have any questions, I just recently started using Pine Editor to build indicators I was not able to find in the library.
Koalafied Initial Balance Levels and ExtensionsShows the Initial Balance and range extensions for either the Daily session or individual market sessions (Asia, London, New York).
Initial Balance is the range represented by the first two segments (typically half-hour segments) of a trading session. Range extensions are a function of the longer-term trader participation, pushing price outside of the beginning 'fair' range established by the local traders. With the introduction of 24/7 markets the initial balance is often now regarded as less important than in the past, however re-calculating IB for multiple trading sessions may reinstitute insight to Market Direction and Confidence
ICT + ORB + VIXFix Confluence Signals (Panel)What it is
ICT + ORB + VIXFix Confluence Signals (Panel) is a signal-only Pine v5 indicator that prints clean BUY/SELL arrows when multiple filters align:
ICT structure: BOS / liquidity sweeps + 3-candle FVG with minimum size by ATR
Trend filter: EMA 50 vs EMA 200
ORB filter: opening-range breakout (custom session + minutes)
VIXFix filter: CM_Williams_VIX_Fix–style volatility spike (incl. inverted top)
Status panel: shows which filters are passing and why a signal didn’t fire
No orders are placed; it’s meant to identify trades and trigger alerts.
How signals are built (picky by design)
A BUY arrow paints when all enabled conditions are true:
Trend: EMA50 > EMA200 (or disabled)
ICT: BOS/sweep and bullish FVG (if enabled)
ORB: price breaks above ORB high after the ORB window closes (if enabled)
VIXFix: recent bottom spike within VIX_Lookback bars (if enabled)
A SELL arrow mirrors the above (downtrend, bearish FVG, break below ORB low, recent top spike).
Tip: Leave “Confirm Close Only” on for cleaner signals and fewer repaint-like artifacts.
Inputs (quick reference)
Use Trend (EMA 50/200): require higher-timeframe trend alignment
Use FVG / Use Sweep/BOS: ICT structure filters
SwingLen: pivot left/right length for swings (structure sensitivity)
MinFVG_ATR: minimum FVG size as a fraction of ATR (e.g., 0.20 = 20% ATR)
Session / ORB_Min / Plot_ORB: first N minutes after session open define the range
VIX_LB, VIX_BBLen, VIX_Mult, VIX_Lookback: VIXFix parameters (spike threshold + validity)
Confirm Close Only: only signal at bar close (recommended)
Show Status Panel: compact checklist explaining current filter states
Alerts
Create alerts on this indicator using “Once per bar close” (recommended) and these built-in conditions:
BUY Signal → message: ICT ORB VIXFix BUY
SELL Signal → message: ICT ORB VIXFix SELL
Recommended starting presets
NQ1! / ES1! (US session), intraday 1–5m
Confirm Close Only: ON
Use Trend: ON
Use FVG + Use Sweep/BOS: ON
SwingLen: 3–5
MinFVG_ATR: 0.20–0.30
Session: 0930–1600 (exchange time)
ORB_Min: 10–15
VIXFix: ON, VIX_Lookback 10–20
If you see too few signals, loosen MinFVG_ATR (e.g., 0.10) or temporarily turn off the VIXFix and ORB filters, then re-enable them.
What the panel tells you
Trend (UP/DN): EMA relationship
ICT Long/Short: whether structure/FVG requirements pass for each side
ORB Ready / Long/Short: whether the ORB window is complete and which side broke
VIX Long/Short: recent bottom/top spike validity
Signals: BUY/SELL computed this bar
Why none: quick text reason (trend / ict / orb / vix) if no signal
Notes & attribution
VIXFix is a re-implementation of the CM_Williams_VIX_Fix concept (plus inverted top).
ORB logic uses your chosen session; if your market differs, adjust Session or test on SPY/ES1!/NQ1!.
This is an indicator, not financial advice. Always validate on your instruments/timeframes.
Changelog
v1.0 – Initial release: ICT structure + FVG size by ATR, ORB breakout filter, VIXFix spike filter, trend filter, alerts, and status panel.
Tags
ICT, FVG, ORB, VIX, VIXFix, volatility, structure, BOS, sweep, breakout, EMA, futures, indices, NQ, ES, SPY, day trading, confluence, signals
Timeframe Quadrants | InvrsROBINHOODTimeframe Quadrant Visualizer
Summary
This indicator is a powerful visualization tool designed to help traders analyze price action by dividing various timeframes into four distinct, color-coded quadrants. By breaking down periods from a full year to a single minute, it offers a unique perspective on market cycles and intraday patterns. The script includes fully customizable colors and display styles, allowing you to tailor the visual output to your specific charting needs.
Key Features
Multiple Timeframe Divisions: Choose to divide a Year, Month, Week, Day, Hour, or Minute into four parts.
Customizable Quadrant Logic:
Year: Divided into calendar quarters (Jan-Mar, Apr-Jun, Jul-Sep, Oct-Dec).
Month: Divided into four approximate weeks (Days 1-7, 8-14, 15-21, 22-end).
Week: Divided into four 42-hour blocks, starting from Sunday at 00:00.
Day: Divided into four 6-hour blocks.
Hour: Divided into four 15-minute blocks.
Minute: Divided into four 15-second blocks.
Flexible Display Options: Visualize the quadrants as either a full Background Color overlay or a Bar Overlay that colors the price bars directly.
Timeframe Separators: A vertical line is automatically drawn at the beginning of each selected timeframe (e.g., at the start of each new day when "Day" is selected), making it easy to see where each period begins.
Full Color Customization: All four quadrant colors are user-definable, along with a global transparency setting to ensure the indicator complements your chart without obscuring price action.
Timezone-Aware: All calculations are performed based on a user-selected timezone from a dropdown menu, ensuring accuracy and consistency across different markets and trading sessions. As an added option, there is a manual input if the timezone is not available.
How to Use
Add to Chart: Add the "Timeframe Quadrants" indicator to your chart.
Open Settings: Hover over the indicator's name on your chart and click the Settings (gear) icon.
Configure the Indicator:
Timeframe: Select the primary time period you want to divide (e.g., "Day", "Week", "Hour").
Display Method: Choose whether you want the quadrants to appear as a Background Color or a Bar Overlay.
Timezone: Select the desired timezone from the dropdown menu. This is crucial for aligning the quadrants with specific market sessions (e.g., "America/New_York" for the NYSE session).
Quadrant Colors: Customize the color for each of the four quadrants.
Transparency %: Adjust the transparency of the colors to your preference.
Underlying Concepts
This script operates by using Pine Script's built-in time and date variables. It identifies the current bar's position within the user-selected timeframe (timeframe_choice) and assigns it to one of four quadrants based on pre-defined logic. For example, when "Day" is selected, it uses the hour() function to determine which 6-hour block the current bar falls into. The vertical separator lines are generated by detecting a change in the relevant time unit (e.g., ta.change(dayofmonth)), which marks the first bar of a new period.
Disclaimer: This tool is intended for visual analysis and pattern recognition. It does not generate buy or sell signals and should be used in conjunction with your own trading strategy and risk management. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
Profitable Loser Model [MMT]Profitable Loser Model
Overview
The Profitable Loser Model is a powerful PineScript v6 indicator designed to enhance your trading by visualizing key price levels, session open zones, Fibonacci retracements, and premium/discount zones. This overlay indicator provides traders with a customizable toolkit to analyze market structure across any timeframe, making it ideal for intraday and swing trading strategies.
Features
Open Zone Visualization
- Plots a box based on the open and close of the first candle in a user-defined timeframe (default: 5-minute).
- Customizable box color, projection offset, and label size (Tiny, Small, Normal, Large).
- Displays a timeframe label (e.g., "5m Open Zone") for quick reference, toggleable on/off.
Session Open Lines
- Optionally draws horizontal lines at key session opens (8:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 1:30 PM, Midnight, New York time).
- Customize line color, style (Solid, Dashed, Dotted), width, and label size for each session.
- Perfect for identifying critical intraday price levels.
Premium and Discount Zones
- Highlights premium (above midpoint) and discount (below midpoint) zones based on session high/low.
- Toggleable with customizable colors and projection offsets.
- Helps traders spot overbought/oversold areas for potential mean-reversion trades.
Fibonacci Retracement Levels
- Plots user-defined Fibonacci levels (default: 0.23, 0.35, 0.5, 0.62, 0.705, 0.79, 0.886, 1, 1.1).
- Customizable line style, width, color, and labels (showing percentage and/or price).
- Dynamically adjusts based on price movement relative to the open zone.
Take Profit (TP) and Stop Loss (SL) Levels
- Highlights TP (default: 0.23) and SL (default: 1.1) Fibonacci levels with distinct colors.
- Fully customizable to align with your risk-reward strategy.
How It Works
- Session Detection : Resets daily (or per user-defined timeframe) to capture the first candle's open, high, low, and close.
- Open Zone : Draws a box between the open and close, extended forward by the projection offset.
- Session Lines : Plots lines at specified session opens with customizable styles and labels.
- Fibonacci Retracement : Adjusts levels dynamically based on session high/low and price action.
- Premium/Discount Zones : Calculated from the session range midpoint, updated in real-time.
Settings
- Open Zone :
- Timeframe (default: 5m), Calculate Timeframe (default: Daily).
- Toggle label, adjust size, box color, and projection offset.
- Session Open Lines :
- Enable/disable lines for 8:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 1:30 PM, Midnight.
- Customize color, style, width, label size, and vertical offset.
- Premium/Discount Zones :
- Toggle visibility, set colors, and adjust projection offset.
- Fibonacci Retracement :
- Toggle visibility, set custom levels, line style, width, color, and label options.
- Adjust projection offset.
- TP/SL :
- Set TP/SL Fibonacci levels and colors.
Use Cases
- Intraday Trading : Use session open lines and open zones to trade key market hours.
- Swing Trading : Leverage Fibonacci levels for potential reversal or continuation zones.
- Risk Management : Set precise TP/SL levels based on Fibonacci retracements.
- Market Structure : Identify overbought/oversold zones with premium/discount areas.
Notes
- Optimized with `dynamic_requests = true` for efficient real-time data handling.
- Visual elements (boxes, lines, labels) are cleaned up at the start of each new session.
- Session lines use New York time (`America/New_York`) for alignment with major markets.
Delta Volume BubblesDelta Volume Bubbles
Overview
The Delta Volume Bubbles indicator is an advanced order flow visualization tool that displays buying and selling pressure through dynamic bubble representations on your chart. Unlike traditional volume indicators that only show total volume, this indicator calculates the net delta volume (difference between buying and selling volume) and presents it as color-coded bubbles of varying sizes.
How It Works
Core Calculation Method
The indicator uses a sophisticated approach to estimate delta volume from standard OHLCV data:
1. Price Action Analysis: Analyzes the relationship between open, high, low, and close prices to determine market aggression
2. Body Ratio Calculation: body_ratio = |close - open| / (high - low)
3. Aggressive Factor: Applies multipliers based on price action:
- Strong moves (body_ratio > 0.7): 1.5x multiplier
- Moderate moves (body_ratio > 0.4): 1.2x multiplier
- Weak moves: 1.0x multiplier
4. Delta Volume Estimation:
- Buy Volume: price_change > 0 ? volume × aggressive_factor : 0
- Sell Volume: price_change < 0 ? volume × aggressive_factor : 0
- Net Delta: buy_volume - sell_volume
5. Delta Strength Normalization: delta_strength = |net_delta| / sma(volume, 20)
Percentile-Based Filtering
The indicator uses percentile filtering instead of fixed thresholds, making it adaptive to market conditions:
- Bubble Filter: Only shows bubbles when volume exceeds the specified percentile (default: 60%)
- Label Filter: Only displays numbers when volume exceeds a higher percentile (default: 90%)
- Dynamic Adaptation: Automatically adjusts to changing market volatility
Visual Elements
Bubble Sizes
- Tiny: Delta strength < 0.3
- Small: Delta strength 0.3 - 0.7
- Normal: Delta strength 0.7 - 1.2
- Large: Delta strength 1.2 - 2.0
- Huge: Delta strength > 2.0
Color Coding
- Aggressive Buy (Bright Green): Strong buying pressure with high body ratio
- Aggressive Sell (Bright Red): Strong selling pressure with high body ratio
- Passive Buy (Light Green): Moderate buying pressure
- Passive Sell (Light Red): Moderate selling pressure
Intensity Mode
Alternative coloring based on delta strength rather than flow direction:
- Gray: Low intensity (< 0.5)
- Blue: Medium intensity (0.5 - 1.0)
- Orange: High intensity (1.0 - 2.0)
- Red: Extreme intensity (> 2.0)
Parameters
Order Flow Settings
- Show Bubbles: Toggle bubble display on/off
- Bubble Volume %ile: Percentile threshold for bubble display (0-100%)
- Intensity Mode: Switch between flow-based and intensity-based coloring
Bubble Labels
- Show Numbers in Bubbles: Toggle numerical labels on/off
- Label Volume %ile: Higher percentile threshold for label display (0-100%)
Numbers are displayed in K-notation (e.g., 25000 → 25K, 1500000 → 1.5M) for better readability.
Ideal Usage Scenarios
Best Market Conditions
- High volume sessions: More accurate delta calculations
- Trending markets: Clear directional flow identification
- Breakout scenarios: Spot aggressive buying/selling at key levels
- Support/resistance testing: Identify accumulation vs distribution
Trading Applications
1. Entry Timing: Look for aggressive flow in your trade direction
2. Exit Signals: Watch for opposing aggressive flow
3. Trend Confirmation: Consistent flow direction confirms trends
4. Volume Climax: Huge bubbles may indicate exhaustion points
Optimization Tips
Parameter Adjustment
- Lower percentiles (40-60%): More bubbles, good for active markets
- Higher percentiles (70-90%): Fewer bubbles, focus on significant events
- Label percentile: Set 20-30% higher than bubble percentile for clarity
Visual Optimization
- Intensity mode: Better for identifying unusual volume spikes
- Flow mode: Better for directional bias analysis
- Label toggle: Turn off in crowded markets, on for key levels
Limitations
- Estimation-based: Uses approximation algorithms, not true order flow data
- Volume dependency: Requires accurate volume data to function properly
- Timeframe sensitivity: Works best on intraday timeframes with active volume
- Market hours: Most effective during high-volume trading sessions
Technical Notes
The indicator implements advanced Pine Script features including:
- Dynamic percentile calculations using ta.percentile_linear_interpolation()
- Conditional plotting with multiple size categories
- Custom number formatting functions
- Efficient label management to prevent display limits
This tool is designed for traders who want to understand the underlying buying and selling pressure beyond simple volume analysis, providing insights into market sentiment and potential turning points.
Next Day Key Levels [Auto-Pivot Suite] RobustNext Day Key Levels
Automatically plot key levels (Floor Pivots) for the next U.S. trading day, with smart session detection.
What does this script do?
Automatically detects the most recent completed U.S. regular trading session (9:30 AM–4:00 PM Eastern) and plots all classic Floor Pivot levels for the next trading day.
Handles Mondays and holidays: Always uses the most recent session’s data, so Friday’s values are shown on Monday, and holidays are skipped seamlessly.
Works in both pre-market and after-hours—levels appear for the next session at the right time.
Levels plotted:
Previous Session High (H)
Previous Session Low (L)
Previous Session Close (C)
Pivot (P)
Resistance 1, 2, 3 (R1, R2, R3)
Support 1, 2, 3 (S1, S2, S3)
How it works
Monitors each bar and tracks session highs/lows/close only during regular market hours.
At the close of each session (4:00 PM ET), saves these values.
In pre-market (before 9:30 AM ET) and after-hours (after 4:00 PM ET), automatically plots levels based on the last completed session—always the correct session, even on Mondays and after holidays.
Why is it better?
No clutter: Only one set of levels per day, drawn cleanly.
Accurate pivots for every next U.S. session.
Zero manual setup: Add to any U.S. ticker, on any intraday timeframe.
Features
Works across all U.S. stocks and ETFs.
Plots and labels all levels with color coding for quick reference.
Designed for intraday and short-term trading strategies.
Handles time zone and market session edge cases automatically.
How to use
Add the indicator to any U.S. equity or ETF chart (15m–1h timeframes recommended).
Levels will appear automatically in pre-market or after the market closes, always for the next session.
Trade with confidence using automatic, accurate pivots and support/resistance levels.
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