Initial BalanceInitial Balance Pro – Precision Trading with Market Open Dynamics
The Initial Balance Pro indicator is designed to provide traders with a clear, structured view of the market's opening price action, helping to identify key levels for intraday trading. It automatically calculates and plots the initial balance (IB) high and low, allowing traders to gauge early market sentiment and potential breakout zones.
Features:
✅ Customizable Initial Balance Period – Set your preferred IB range, whether the first 30, 60, or any custom minutes after market open.
✅ Breakout & Rejection Zones – Visually highlight key areas where price action may find support, resistance, or breakout opportunities.
✅ Midpoint & Extension Levels – Identify the IB midpoint and customizable extension levels to anticipate possible price targets.
✅ Session Flexibility – Works across various trading sessions, including pre-market and post-market hours.
✅ Alerts & Notifications – Get notified when price breaches IB levels, helping you stay ahead of key moves.
Why Use Initial Balance?
The initial balance is a fundamental concept in market profile analysis. Institutional traders often set their positions within this range, making it a crucial reference point for potential trend continuation or reversal. When price breaks above or below the IB, it can signal high-probability trade opportunities, especially when combined with volume and order flow analysis.
Perfect For:
📈 Futures & Forex Traders – Utilize the IB for breakout and mean-reversion strategies.
📊 Equity & Options Traders – Identify key levels for intraday momentum plays.
🔍 Price Action Traders – Improve trade execution with a structured market approach.
Optimize your intraday trading strategy with Initial Balance Pro , giving you a refined edge in market structure and price action analysis. 🚀
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ICT Bread and Butter Sell-SetupICT Bread and Butter Sell-Setup – TradingView Strategy
Overview:
The ICT Bread and Butter Sell-Setup is an intraday trading strategy designed to capitalize on bearish market conditions. It follows institutional order flow and exploits liquidity patterns within key trading sessions—London, New York, and Asia—to identify high-probability short entries.
Key Components of the Strategy:
🔹 London Open Setup (2:00 AM – 8:20 AM NY Time)
The London session typically sets the initial directional move of the day.
A short-term high often forms before a downward push, establishing the daily high.
🔹 New York Open Kill Zone (8:20 AM – 10:00 AM NY Time)
The New York Judas Swing (a temporary rally above London’s high) creates an opportunity for short entries.
Traders fade this move, anticipating a sell-off targeting liquidity below previous lows.
🔹 London Close Buy Setup (10:30 AM – 1:00 PM NY Time)
If price reaches a higher timeframe discount array, a retracement higher is expected.
A bullish order block or failure swing signals a possible reversal.
The risk is set just below the day’s low, targeting a 20-30% retracement of the daily range.
🔹 Asia Open Sell Setup (7:00 PM – 2:00 AM NY Time)
If institutional order flow remains bearish, a short entry is taken around the 0-GMT Open.
Expect a 15-20 pip decline as the Asian range forms.
Strategy Rules:
📉 Short Entry Conditions:
✅ New York Judas Swing occurs (price moves above London’s high before reversing).
✅ Short entry is triggered when price closes below the open.
✅ Stop-loss is set 10 pips above the session high.
✅ Take-profit targets liquidity zones on higher timeframes.
📈 Long Entry (London Close Reversal):
✅ Price reaches a higher timeframe discount array between 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM NY Time.
✅ A bullish order block confirms the reversal.
✅ Stop-loss is set 10 pips below the day’s low.
✅ Take-profit targets 20-30% of the daily range retracement.
📉 Asia Open Sell Entry:
✅ Price trades slightly above the 0-GMT Open.
✅ Short entry is taken at resistance, targeting a quick 15-20 pip move.
Why Use This Strategy?
🚀 Institutional Order Flow Tracking – Aligns with smart money concepts.
📊 Precise Session Timing – Uses market structure across London, New York, and Asia.
🎯 High-Probability Entries – Focuses on liquidity grabs and engineered stop hunts.
📉 Optimized Risk Management – Defined stop-loss and take-profit levels.
This strategy is ideal for traders looking to trade with institutions, fade liquidity grabs, and capture high-probability short setups during the trading day. 📉🔥
Gold Scalping BOS & CHoCHThis strategy is designed for scalping gold (XAU/USD) on the 3-minute timeframe, utilizing Break of Structure (BOS) and Change of Character (CHoCH) to identify high-probability trade setups. Unlike traditional SMA crossover strategies, this method focuses purely on price action and market structure shifts, allowing for early entries and better risk management.
Core Concepts:
Break of Structure (BOS) – Confirms a continuation of the trend when price breaks the last swing high (bullish) or last swing low (bearish).
Change of Character (CHoCH) – Detects possible trend reversals by identifying a shift in market momentum.
Dynamic Support & Resistance – Uses the last 10-bar highs and lows to determine adaptive stop-loss (SL) and take-profit (TP) levels.
Risk-to-Reward Ratio (1:2 RR) – Ensures trades are executed with a favorable risk/reward ratio.
Entry Conditions:
Buy Entry:
BOS (Bullish) confirmed (price breaks the previous swing high).
CHoCH (Bullish) confirms trend shift.
Price crosses back above the last swing low (confirmation of support).
Sell Entry:
BOS (Bearish) confirmed (price breaks the previous swing low).
CHoCH (Bearish) confirms trend shift.
Price crosses back below the last swing high (confirmation of resistance).
Exit Conditions:
Stop Loss (SL): Set at the most recent dynamic support (for buys) or resistance (for sells).
Take Profit (TP): 2x the risk (1:2 risk-reward ratio).
Advantages of This Strategy:
✅ No lagging indicators – Uses price action for real-time entries.
✅ High probability setups – Focuses only on strong structural breaks.
✅ Adaptive SL/TP – Uses real market structure instead of fixed values.
✅ Optimized for Scalping – Best suited for quick in-and-out trades.
Best Time to Trade:
🔹 London & New York Sessions (High volatility for gold).
TMA StrategyThe **TMA Strategy** is a trend-following strategy that leverages **Smoothed Moving Averages (SMMA)** and **candlestick patterns** to identify high-probability trading opportunities. It is designed for traders who want to capture strong trends while minimizing noise from short-term fluctuations.
**Key Features:**
✔ **Multiple Smoothed Moving Averages (SMMA):** Uses 21, 50, 100, and 200-period SMMAs to identify market trends and key support/resistance zones.
✔ **Candlestick Pattern Confirmation:** Incorporates **3-line strike** and **engulfing candle** patterns to confirm trade entries.
✔ **Dynamic Trend Filter:** A **2-period EMA** ensures that trades align with the dominant trend, reducing false signals.
✔ **Customizable Session Filter:** Allows users to enable/disable trading within specific market sessions (New York, London, Tokyo, etc.), ensuring trades are executed only during high-liquidity hours.
✔ **Risk Management:** Uses predefined exit conditions based on EMA/SMMA crossovers to lock in profits and minimize losses.
**Trading Logic:**
📌 **Long Entry:**
- Bullish Engulfing or 3-Line Strike pattern appears.
- Price is above the 200 SMMA.
- 2 EMA confirms an uptrend.
- Trade executes if session filter allows.
📌 **Short Entry:**
- Bearish Engulfing or 3-Line Strike pattern appears.
- Price is below the 200 SMMA.
- 2 EMA confirms a downtrend.
- Trade executes if session filter allows.
📌 **Exit Conditions:**
- Long trades exit when EMA(2) crosses **below** SMMA(200).
- Short trades exit when EMA(2) crosses **above** SMMA(200).
**Ideal Markets & Timeframes:**
✅ Best suited for **Forex, Stocks, and Crypto** markets.
✅ Works well on **higher timeframes (15m, 1H, 4H, Daily)** for stronger trend confirmation.
📢 **Disclaimer:**
This strategy is for educational purposes only. Backtest results do not guarantee future performance. Always use proper risk management and test in a demo account before live trading.
🚀 **Try the TMA Strategy now and enhance your trend-following approach!**
Vertical Lines at Specific Times### **Script Description**
This **Pine Script v6** indicator for **TradingView** plots **vertical dotted lines** at user-specified times, marking key time ranges during the day. It is designed to help traders visually track market movements within specific timeframes.
#### **Features:**
✔ **Custom Timeframes:**
- Two separate time ranges can be defined:
- **Morning Session:** (Default: 9 AM - 10 AM, New York Time)
- **Evening Session:** (Default: 9 PM - 10 PM, New York Time)
✔ **Adjustable Line Properties:**
- **Line Width:** Users can change the thickness of the vertical lines.
- **Line Colors:** Users can select different colors for morning and evening session lines.
✔ **New York Local Time Support:**
- Ensures that the vertical lines appear correctly based on **Eastern Time (ET)**.
✔ **Full-Height Vertical Lines:**
- Lines extend across the **entire chart**, from the highest high to the lowest low, for clear visibility.
- Uses **dotted line style** to avoid cluttering the chart.
#### **How It Works:**
1. The script retrieves the **current date** (year, month, day) in **New York time**.
2. Converts the **user-defined input times** into **timestamps** for accurate placement.
3. When the current time matches a specified session time, a **dotted vertical line** is drawn.
4. The script **repeats this process daily**, ensuring automatic updates.
#### **Customization Options (Inputs):**
- **Morning Start & End Time** (Default: 9 AM - 10 AM)
- **Evening Start & End Time** (Default: 9 PM - 10 PM)
- **Line Width** (Default: 2)
- **Morning Line Color** (Default: Blue)
- **Evening Line Color** (Default: Green)
#### **Use Case Scenarios:**
📈 Marking market **open & close** hours.
📊 Highlighting **key trading sessions** for day traders.
🔎 Identifying time-based **price action patterns**.
Multi-Timeframe VWAP DashboardMulti-Timeframe VWAP Dashboard with Advanced Customization**
Unlock the power of **Volume-Weighted Average Price (VWAP)** across multiple timeframes with this highly customizable and feature-rich Pine Script. Designed for traders who demand precision and flexibility, this script provides a **comprehensive VWAP dashboard** that adapts to your trading style and strategy. Whether you're a day trader, swing trader, or long-term investor, this tool offers unparalleled insights into market trends and price levels.
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### **Key Features:**
1. **Multi-Timeframe VWAP Calculation:**
- Calculate VWAP across **12-minute, 48-minute, 96-minute, 192-minute, daily, weekly, monthly, and even yearly timeframes**.
- Supports **custom timeframes** for tailored analysis.
2. **Price Source Selection:**
- Choose from multiple price sources for VWAP calculation, including **Open, High, Low, Close, HL2, HLC3, HLCC4, and All**.
- Optimize VWAP for **uptrends and downtrends** by selecting the most relevant price source.
3. **Customizable Labels:**
- Add **dynamic labels** to each VWAP line for quick reference.
- Customize label **colors, sizes, and offsets** to suit your chart setup.
- Display **price values** and **session types** (e.g., "12 Min", "Daily", "Weekly") directly on the chart.
4. **Advanced Session Detection:**
- Automatically detect new sessions for **intraday, daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly timeframes**.
- Ensures accurate VWAP calculations for each session.
5. **Plot Visibility Control:**
- Toggle the visibility of individual VWAP plots to **reduce clutter** and focus on the most relevant timeframes.
- Includes options for **short-term, medium-term, and long-term VWAPs**.
6. **Comprehensive Timeframe Coverage:**
- From **12-minute intervals** to **12-month intervals**, this script covers all major timeframes.
- Perfect for traders who analyze markets across multiple horizons.
7. **User-Friendly Inputs:**
- Intuitive input options for **timeframes, colors, labels, and offsets**.
- Easily customize the script to match your trading preferences.
8. **Dynamic Label Positioning:**
- Labels adjust automatically based on price movements and session changes.
- Choose from **multiple offset options** to position labels precisely.
9. **Miscellaneous Customization:**
- Adjust **text color, label size, and price display settings**.
- Enable or disable **price values** and **session type labels** for a cleaner chart.
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### **Why Use This Script?**
- **Versatility:** Suitable for all trading styles, including scalping, day trading, swing trading, and long-term investing.
- **Precision:** Accurate VWAP calculations across multiple timeframes ensure you never miss key price levels.
- **Customization:** Tailor the script to your specific needs with a wide range of input options.
- **Clarity:** Dynamic labels and customizable plots make it easy to interpret market trends at a glance.
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### **How It Works:**
1. **Select Your Price Source:**
- Choose the price source (e.g., Open, Close, HL2) for VWAP calculation based on your trading strategy.
2. **Choose Timeframes:**
- Define the timeframes for VWAP calculation, from intraday to yearly intervals.
3. **Customize Labels and Plots:**
- Enable or disable labels and plots for each timeframe.
- Adjust colors, sizes, and offsets to match your chart setup.
4. **Analyze Market Trends:**
- Use the VWAP lines and labels to identify **support/resistance levels**, **trend direction**, and **potential reversal points**.
5. **Adapt to Market Conditions:**
- Switch between timeframes and price sources to adapt to changing market conditions.
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### **Ideal For:**
- **Day Traders:** Use short-term VWAPs (e.g., 12-minute, 48-minute) to identify intraday trends and key levels.
- **Swing Traders:** Leverage medium-term VWAPs (e.g., 96-minute, daily) to spot swing opportunities.
- **Long-Term Investors:** Analyze long-term VWAPs (e.g., weekly, monthly) to gauge overall market direction.
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### **How to Get Started:**
1. Add the script to your TradingView chart.
2. Customize the inputs to match your trading preferences.
3. Analyze the VWAP lines and labels to make informed trading decisions.
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### **Pro Tip:**
Combine this script with other technical indicators (e.g., moving averages, RSI) for a **holistic view** of the market. Use the VWAP lines as dynamic support/resistance levels to enhance your entry and exit strategies.
This script is a must-have tool for traders who value precision, flexibility, and clarity. Share it with your audience to help them elevate their trading game. Whether they're beginners or seasoned professionals, this **Multi-Timeframe VWAP Dashboard** will become an essential part of their toolkit.
Breakouts with timefilter [LuciTech]Here's the updated description with "colors" replaced by "colours" throughout, maintaining the original structure and content:
Breaking Point 2.0
This is a technical analysis overlay indicator designed to identify breakout levels based on pivot highs and lows, with a focus on price action during customizable time windows using London time (UK). It draws horizontal lines at pivot points and plots signals when price breaks above or below these levels, offering traders a tool to monitor potential bullish or bearish movements. The indicator includes options for time filtering and displaying only the most recent breakout.
Features
The Pivot Breakout Lines display horizontal lines at detected pivot highs (bullish) and pivot lows (bearish), coloured green and red by default. These lines extend from the pivot point to the breakout bar and can be set to show only the latest breakout.
The Breakout Signals mark bullish breakouts with an upward triangle below the bar and bearish breakouts with a downward triangle above the bar, using customizable colours.
The Time Filter restricts signals and lines to a specific window (default: 14:30–15:00 UK), which can be toggled on or off. A shaded background highlights this period when enabled.
How It Works
The indicator calculates pivot highs and lows using a user-defined lookback period (default: 5 bars). When price closes above a pivot high, it triggers a bullish signal and draws a line from the pivot to the breakout bar. When price closes below a pivot low, it triggers a bearish signal with a corresponding line.
If the time filter is active, signals and lines only appear within the specified window. Outside this period—or if the filter is disabled—they appear based solely on price action. The indicator maintains up to three recent pivots in memory, removing older ones as new pivots form.
Alerts are available for both bullish and bearish breakouts, triggered when signals occur.
Settings
Length controls the lookback period for pivot detection (default: 5).
Colours Bull/Bear sets the colours for bullish (default: green) and bearish (default: red) lines and signals.
Show Last Breakout toggles whether only the most recent breakout line and signal are displayed (default: false).
Time Filter enables or disables the time restriction (default: true).
Fill Background toggles a shaded area during the time window (default: true), with a customizable colour.
Time Settings define the start hour/minute and end hour/minute for the filter (default: 14:30–15:00).
Interpretation
The Pivot Breakout Lines highlight levels where price has previously reversed, potentially acting as support or resistance. A breakout above a pivot high may suggest bullish momentum, while a breakout below a pivot low may indicate bearish pressure.
The Breakout Signals provide visual cues for these events, useful for timing entries or exits. When "Show Last Breakout" is enabled, the chart focuses on the most recent signal, reducing clutter.
The Time Filter and background shading help traders concentrate on specific trading sessions, such as high-volatility periods. When disabled, the indicator tracks breakouts across all times.
RoGr75 - Global Exchange Open/Close SignalsGlobal Exchange Open/Close Signals Indicator
This indicator helps traders track market hours for major global exchanges (NYSE, LSE, TSE, HKEX, and ASX) with these key features:
• Real-time Status Dashboard: Shows which exchanges are currently open/closed with an easy-to-read color-coded display (Green = Open, Red = Closed)
• Visual Market Open/Close Signals: Displays gradient background lines when your selected exchange opens (green) or closes (red)
• Timezone Adjustment: Easily adapt the indicator to your local timezone using the UTC offset setting
Supported Exchanges and Trading Hours (UTC):
• NYSE: 13:30 - 20:00 (9:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET)
• LSE: 08:00 - 16:30 (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM London)
• TSE: 00:00 - 06:30 (9:00 AM - 3:30 PM Tokyo)
• HKEX: 01:30 - 08:00 (9:30 AM - 4:00 PM HK)
• ASX: 00:00 - 06:00 (10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Sydney)
Settings:
• Select Exchange: Choose which exchange to monitor for open/close signals
• Show Dashboard: Toggle the exchange status dashboard on/off
• User Timezone Offset: Adjust the display to your local timezone (in UTC)
Use Cases:
• Monitor multiple exchange hours simultaneously
• Get visual alerts for market opens and closes
• Coordinate trading across different time zones
• Plan entries and exits around market hours
• Manage global trading portfolios effectively
Note: The indicator handles timezone conversions and markets crossing midnight automatically. Times are based on standard trading sessions and may not reflect holidays or special trading hours.
Correlated asset and Daye's Quarterly TheoryThis indicator is based on the Quarterly Theory concepts from Daye. You can find him mainly on X as traderdaye.
It works on a new panel and the quarters will be drawn over the chart of the correlated that you set on its settings.
You can use every asset to compare with the main one to make easier to find divergences between days, sessions and 90 minutes cycles.
In different timeframes, the indicator could show more or less information about quarters, but will always show the compared asset one. This is due to limitations of the candles start (for example, the Session's Q2 open won't be shown on an hourly chart because it starts after 30 minutes of candle's open).
What can this indicator do for you?
- Show the correlated asset chart.
- Show daily, session and 90 minutes cycle boxes.
- Show Midnight and every session's Q2 open.
- Make easier for the trained eye to determine if the model is AMDX or XAMD, find PO3, turtle soups, SMT divergences, etc.
Do you have any suggestion? Please, leave it on the comments. I'll try to improve this indicator regularly.
Opening Range, Initial Balance, Opening Price, Pre-market Levels### Description of the Indicator: **Opening Range, Initial Balance, Opening Price, Pre-market Levels**
This custom TradingView indicator provides a comprehensive view of key price levels for intraday trading, specifically designed to track important levels from the Opening Range (OR), Initial Balance (IB), Opening Price (OP), and Pre-market session (PM). These levels are essential for traders to gauge potential market movements and identify critical areas of support and resistance.
#### **Features:**
1. **Opening Range (OR):**
- This is the high and low of the first 30 minutes of the regular market session (09:30 - 10:00 EST).
- The OR high and low act as significant levels that may influence price movement for the rest of the day.
- The mid-level of the Opening Range (OR Mid) is also plotted to give a more detailed view of potential price action.
2. **Initial Balance (IB):**
- The Initial Balance is the range created during the first hour of market activity (09:30 - 10:30 EST).
- This range often sets the tone for the market's direction. The IB high and low, along with the IB midline, are plotted for quick reference.
3. **Opening Price (OP):**
- The opening price of the market is marked as a circle and labeled "OP."
- This level provides context for market sentiment when compared to the high and low levels.
4. **Pre-market Levels (PM):**
- The pre-market session (04:00 - 09:30 EST) has its own important levels that are calculated for the high, low, and mid range (PM High, PM Low, and PM Mid).
- These levels are plotted and are useful for traders to understand where the market stood before the regular session opened.
#### **Customization Options:**
- **Exchange Timezone:** You can choose whether to display the times in the exchange's local timezone or in your own preferred timezone.
- **Mid Levels Display:** You can toggle whether the mid levels for each range (OR, IB, PM) should be shown on the chart.
- **Level Color Change:** The colors of the plotted levels (high, low, mid) change based on whether the price is above or below the respective level, making it easy to visualize potential support and resistance.
- **Label Positions:** The position of the labels (OR, IB, OP, PM) on the chart can be customized to avoid overlap with other data points.
#### **Key Use Cases:**
- **Intraday Trend Analysis:** Use the OR and IB to identify key levels for the day, providing insights into the possible trend or range for the day.
- **Pre-market Insights:** The PM levels are crucial for understanding where the market stood during the pre-market hours and can be used as reference points during the regular session.
- **Potential Support and Resistance:** The high and low levels of the OR, IB, and PM sessions can act as potential support or resistance, which are useful for setting stop-loss and take-profit levels.
#### **How to Use:**
- Pay attention to the levels provided for OR, IB, and PM as potential entry and exit points.
- Watch for breakouts or reversals around these levels, especially when combined with other technical indicators or price action patterns.
- The mid levels offer an additional reference to assess price direction or identify possible areas of consolidation.
This indicator is perfect for day traders who rely on key intraday levels and pre-market activity to make informed trading decisions. It helps to streamline the process of identifying potential breakouts, reversals, and ranges in the market.
Midnight Opening Ranges[TDL]Midnight Opening Range Indicator for TradingView
Description:
The Midnight Opening Range Indicator as taught by Micheal J. Huddleston is a powerful tool designed for traders who want to analyze price action during the critical midnight to 00:30 timeframe. This indicator highlights the opening range for both the current day and previous days, providing valuable insights into market behavior during this specific period. It also calculates and displays deviations from the opening range, as well as allows for custom opening prices to be set, making it highly adaptable to your trading strategy.
Key Features:
Today's Opening Range (00:00 - 00:30):
The indicator plots the high and low of the price range between 00:00 and 00:30 for the current day.
This range is highlighted on the chart, making it easy to identify the initial market movement and potential support/resistance levels.
Previous Days' Opening Ranges:
The indicator also displays the opening ranges for previous days, allowing you to how price reacts off of previous days ranges not just todays.
This feature helps in identifying patterns or recurring behaviors in the market in which price uses this range and previous days ranges throughout the trading day.
Deviations from the Opening Range:
The indicator calculates and plots deviations from the opening range, both above and below the high and low of the range.
These deviations can be used to identify potential breakout or reversal points, giving you an edge in anticipating market moves.
Custom Opening Prices:
The indicator allows you to set custom opening prices, which can be useful if you want to analyze the market based on a specific reference point rather than the default midnight opening.
This feature is particularly useful for traders who follow alternative trading sessions or have specific entry criteria.
Customizable Visuals:
The indicator offers customizable colors and styles for the opening range, deviations, and custom opening prices, allowing you to tailor the visual representation to your preferences.
How to Use:
Identify Key Levels: Use the highlighted opening range to identify key support and resistance levels for the day.
Monitor Deviations: Watch for price movements beyond the opening range deviations to spot potential breakouts or reversals.
Previous Range Data: Use previous days to identify areas of potential AMD.
Set Custom Prices: Adjust the custom opening price to align with your trading strategy or session preferences.
Ideal For:
Day Traders: Perfect for traders who focus on the early hours of the market to capture initial momentum.
Swing Traders: Useful for identifying key levels that could influence price action over several days.
Algorithmic Traders: Can be integrated into automated trading systems to trigger trades based on the opening range and deviations.
Conclusion:
The Midnight Opening Range Indicator is an essential tool for any trader looking to gain an edge in the market by focusing on the critical midnight to 00:30 timeframe. With its ability to highlight opening ranges, calculate deviations, and accommodate custom opening prices, this indicator provides a comprehensive view of market behavior during this pivotal period. Whether you're a day trader, swing trader, or algorithmic trader, this indicator will help you make more informed trading decisions.
Killzones & Previous High-Low Liquidity [odnac]This indicator is designed for use in intraday trading to visualize key "Killzones" (specific time windows during different global market sessions) and highlight liquidity levels based on previous highs and lows from the previous day and week.
It helps traders identify potential market entry and exit points based on time-based trading zones and price action levels.
Key Features:
Killzone (Market Session Timeframes):
Asia (2000-0000 UTC): Displays a shaded box over the Asia trading session.
Europe (0200-0500 UTC): Highlights the European trading session.
New York AM (0830-1100 UTC): Represents the morning session of the NY market.
New York PM (1330-1600 UTC): Represents the afternoon session of the NY market.
Each of these timeframes can be customized in terms of session start and end times, and the shaded areas will help identify high liquidity periods when the market tends to be more active.
Previous High-Low Liquidity Zones:
Previous Week's High/Low: Displays lines at the high and low of the previous week.
These are important liquidity levels that can influence price action.
Previous Day's High/Low: Shows the high and low from the previous trading day.
These are also significant levels to watch for potential support and resistance.
Filters and Customization:
Position Filtering: The indicator allows users to filter out previous highs or lows if the current price doesn't align with those levels.
For example, it can filter out previous week highs if the current price is lower than that level.
Vertical Lines: Optional vertical lines to highlight key time points such as the start and end of the previous week and day.
How It Works:
The indicator visually draws "killzones" as shaded regions on the chart, indicating periods of increased market activity.
This can help traders align their strategies with the most liquid periods of the day.
The previous high and low lines (both for the previous week and the previous day) are drawn as solid lines and can be toggled on/off in the settings.
Labels are added to indicate the specific levels and periods.
The indicator provides clear visual cues, helping traders assess if the price is near important liquidity levels and whether the current market conditions align with those levels.
Customizable Settings:
You can control whether each Killzone and liquidity level is shown on the chart.
Color customization for the various zones and lines is also available.
The indicator also lets you decide whether to hide weekend data, set time-frame limits, and choose whether or not to show vertical lines at the beginning and end of each trading session.
This indicator is aimed at traders who want to trade based on high-liquidity periods and understand where key support and resistance levels are likely to emerge based on previous price action.
ICT Killzones + Macros [TakingProphets]The ICT Killzones indicator is a powerful tool designed to visualize key trading sessions and market timing elements used in ICT (Inner Circle Trader) methodology. It includes:
• Session Markers:
- Asia Session
- London Session
- NY AM Session
- NY Lunch Session
- NY PM Session
• Key Price Levels:
- Session high/low levels that extend until violated
- Midnight Open price level (dotted line)
- True Day Open price level (6 PM EST, dotted line)
• ICT Macro Timing:
- First Macro: 9:45 AM - 10:15 AM EST
- Second Macro: 10:45 AM - 11:15 AM EST
- Distinctive L-shaped brackets marking start and end times
Features:
• Fully customizable colors and styles for all elements
• Adjustable label positions and sizes
• Toggle options for each component
• Smart timeframe filtering
• Clean, uncluttered visual design
This indicator helps traders identify key market structure points, session transitions, and optimal trading windows based on ICT concepts.
EMA Study Script for Price Action Traders, v2JR_EMA Research Tool Documentation
Version 2 Enhancements
Version 2 of the JR_EMA Research Tool introduces several powerful features that make it particularly valuable for studying price action around Exponential Moving Averages (EMAs). The key improvements focus on tracking and analyzing price-EMA interactions:
1. Cross Detection and Counting
- Implements flags for crossing bars that instantly identify when price crosses above or below the EMA
- Maintains running counts of closes above and below the EMA
- This feature helps students understand the persistence of trends and the frequency of EMA interactions
2. Bar Number Tracking
- Records the specific bar number when EMA crosses occur
- Stores the previous crossing bar number for reference
- Enables precise measurement of time between crosses, helping identify typical trend durations
3. Variable Reset Management
- Implements sophisticated reset logic for all counting variables
- Ensures accuracy when analyzing multiple trading sessions
- Critical for maintaining clean data when studying patterns across different timeframes
4. Cross Direction Tracking
- Monitors the direction of the last EMA cross
- Helps students identify the current trend context
- Essential for understanding trend continuation vs reversal scenarios
Educational Applications
Price-EMA Relationship Studies
The tool provides multiple ways to study how price interacts with EMAs:
1. Visual Analysis
- Customizable EMA bands show typical price deviation ranges
- Color-coded fills help identify "normal" vs "extreme" price movements
- Three different band calculation methods offer varying perspectives on price volatility
2. Quantitative Analysis
- Real-time tracking of closes above/below EMA
- Running totals help identify persistent trends
- Cross counting helps understand typical trend duration
Research Configurations
EMA Configuration
- Adjustable EMA period for studying different trend timeframes
- Customizable EMA color for visual clarity
- Ideal for comparing different EMA periods' effectiveness
Bands Configuration
Three distinct calculation methods:
1. Full Average Bar Range (ABR)
- Uses the entire range of price movement
- Best for studying overall volatility
2. Body Average Bar Range
- Focuses on the body of the candle
- Excellent for studying conviction in price moves
3. Standard Deviation
- Traditional statistical approach
- Useful for comparing to other technical studies
Signal Configuration
- Optional signal plotting for entry/exit studies
- Helps identify potential trading opportunities
- Useful for backtesting strategy ideas
Using the Tool for Study
Basic Analysis Steps
1. Start with the default 20-period EMA
2. Observe how price interacts with the EMA line
3. Monitor the data window for quantitative insights
4. Use band settings to understand normal price behavior
Advanced Analysis
1. Pattern Recognition
- Use the cross counting system to identify typical pattern lengths
- Study the relationship between cross frequency and trend strength
- Compare different timeframes for fractal analysis
2. Volatility Studies
- Compare different band calculation methods
- Identify market regimes through band width changes
- Study the relationship between volatility and trend persistence
3. Trend Analysis
- Use the closing price count system to measure trend strength
- Study the relationship between trend duration and subsequent reversals
- Compare different EMA periods for optimal trend following
Best Practices for Research
1. Systematic Approach
- Start with longer timeframes and work down
- Document observations about price behavior in different market conditions
- Compare results across multiple symbols and timeframes
2. Data Collection
- Use the data window to record significant events
- Track the number of bars between crosses
- Note market conditions when signals appear
3. Optimization Studies
- Test different EMA periods for your market
- Compare band calculation methods for your trading style
- Document which settings work best in different market conditions
Technical Implementation Notes
This tool is particularly valuable for educational purposes because it combines visual and quantitative analysis in a single interface, allowing students to develop both intuitive and analytical understanding of price-EMA relationships.
Highs & Lows RTH/OVN/IBs/D/W/M/YOverview
Plots the highs and lows of RTH, OVN/ETH, IBs of those sessions, previous Day, Week, Month, and Year.
Features
Allows the user to enable/disable plotting the high/low of each period.
Lines' length, offset, and colors can be customized
Labels' position, size, color, and style can be customized
Support
Questions, feedbacks, and requests are welcomed. Please feel free to use Comments or direct private message via TradingView.
Disclaimer
This stock chart indicator provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as financial or investment advice. The data and information presented in this indicator are obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but we do not warrant its completeness or accuracy.
Users should be aware that:
Any investment decisions made based on this indicator are at your own risk.
The creators and providers of this indicator disclaim all liability for any losses, damages, or other consequences resulting from its use. By using this stock chart indicator, you acknowledge and accept the inherent risks associated with trading and investing in financial markets.
Release Date: 2025-01-17
Release Version: v1 r1
Release Notes Date: 2025-01-17
Session Bar/Candle ColoringChange the color of candles within a user-defined trading session. Borders and wicks can be changed as well, not just the body color.
PREFACE
This script can be used an educational resource for those who are interested in learning Pine Script. Therefore, the script is published open source and is organized in a manner that follows the recommended Style Guide .
While the main premise of the indicator is rather simple, the script showcases various things that can be achieved such as conditional plotting, alignment of indicator settings, user input validation, script optimization, and more. The script also has examples of taking into consideration the chart timeframe and/or different chart types (Heikin Ashi, Renko, etc.) that a user might be running it on. Note: for complete beginners, I strongly suggest going through the Pine Script User Manual (possibly more than once).
FEATURES
Besides being able to select a specific time window, the indicator also provides additional color settings for changing the background color or changing the colors of neutral/indecisive candles, as shown in the image below.
This allows for a higher level of customization beyond the TradingView chart settings or other similar scripts that are currently available.
HOW TO USE
First, define the intraday trading session that will contain the candles to modify. The session can be limited to specific days of the week.
Next, select the parts of the candles that should be modified: Body, Borders, Wick, and/or Background.
For each of the candle parts that were enabled, you can select the colors that will be used depending on whether a candle is bullish (⇧), bearish (⇩), or neutral (⇆).
All other indicator settings will have a detailed tooltip to describe its usage and/or effect.
LIMITATIONS
The indicator is not intended to function on Daily or higher timeframes due to the intraday nature of session time windows.
The indicator cannot always automatically detect the chart type being used, therefore the user is requested to manually input the chart type via the " Chart Style " setting.
Depending on the available historical data and the selected choice for the " Portion of bar in session " setting, the indicator may not be able to update very old candles on the chart.
EXAMPLE USAGE
This section will show examples of different scenarios that the indicator can be used for.
Emphasizing a main trading session.
Defining a "Pre/post market hours background" like is available for some symbols (e.g., NASDAQ:AAPL ).
Highlighting in which bar the midnight candle occurs.
Hiding indecision bars (neutral candles).
Showing only "Regular Trading Hours" for a chart that does not have the option to toggle ETH/RTH. To achieve this, the actual chart data is hidden, and only the indicator is visible; alternatively, a 2nd instance of the indicator could change colors to match the chart background.
Using a combination of Bars and Japanese Candlesticks. Alternatively, this could be done by hiding the main chart data and using 2 instances of the indicator (one with " Chart Style " setting as Bars , and the other set to Candles ).
Using a combination of thin and thick bars on Range charts. Note: requires disabling the "Thin Bars" setting for Bar charts in the TradingView chart settings.
NOTES
If using more than one instance of this indicator on the same chart, you can use the TradingView "Save Indicator Template" feature to avoid having to re-configure the multiple indicators at a later time.
This indicator is intended to work "out-of-the-box" thanks to the behind_chart option introduced to Pine Script in October 2024. But you can always manually bring the indicator to the front just in case the color changes are not being seen (using the "More" option in the indicator status line: More > Visual Order > Bring to front ).
Many thanks to fikira for their help and inspiring me to create open source scripts.
Any feedback including bug reports or suggestions for improving the indicator (or source code itself) are always welcome in the comments section.
JJ Highlight Time Ranges with First 5 Minutes and LabelsTo effectively use this Pine Script as a day trader , here’s how the various elements can help you manage trades, track time sessions, and monitor price movements:
Key Components for a Day Trader:
1. First 5-Minute Highlight:
- Purpose: Day traders often rely on the first 5 minutes of the trading session to gauge market sentiment, watch for opening price gaps, or plan entries. This script draws a horizontal line at the high or low of the first 5 minutes, which can act as a key level for the rest of the day.
- How to Use: If the price breaks above or below the first 5-minute line, it can signal momentum. You might enter a long position if the price breaks above the first 5-minute high or a short if it breaks below the first 5-minute low.
2. Session Time Highlights:
- Morning Session (9:15–10:30 AM): The market often shows its strongest price action during the first hour of trading. This session is highlighted in yellow. You can use this highlight to focus on the most volatile period, as this is when large institutional moves tend to occur.
- Afternoon Session (12:30–2:55 PM): The blue highlight helps you track the mid-afternoon session, where liquidity may decrease, and price action can sometimes be choppier. Day traders should be more cautious during this period.
- How to Use: By highlighting these key times, you can:
- Focus on key breakouts during the morning session.
- Be more conservative in your trades during the afternoon, as market volatility may drop.
3. Dynamic Labels:
- Top/Bottom Positioning: The script places labels dynamically based on the selected position (Top or Bottom). This allows you to quickly glance at the session's start and identify where you are in terms of time.
- How to Use: Use these labels to remind yourself when major time segments (morning or afternoon) begin. You can adjust your trading strategy depending on the session, e.g., being more aggressive in the morning and more cautious in the afternoon.
Trading Strategy Suggestions:
1. Momentum Trades:
- After the first 5 minutes, use the high/low of that period to set up breakout trades.
- Long Entry: If the price breaks the high of the first 5 minutes (especially if there's a strong trend).
- Short Entry: If the price breaks the low of the first 5 minutes, signaling a potential downtrend.
2. Session-Based Strategy:
- Morning Session (9:15–10:30 AM):
- Look for strong breakout patterns such as support/resistance levels, moving average crossovers, or candlestick patterns (like engulfing candles or pin bars).
- This is a high liquidity period, making it ideal for executing quick trades.
- Afternoon Session (12:30–2:55 PM):
- The market tends to consolidate or show less volatility. Scalping and mean-reversion strategies work better here.
- Avoid chasing big moves unless you see a clear breakout in either direction.
3. Support and Resistance:
- The first 5-minute high/low often acts as a key support or resistance level for the rest of the day. If the price holds above or below this level, it’s an indication of trend continuation.
4. Breakout Confirmation:
- Look for breakouts from the highlighted session time ranges (e.g., 9:15 AM–10:30 AM or 12:30 PM–2:55 PM).
- If a breakout happens during a key time window, combine that with other technical indicators like volume spikes , RSI , or MACD for confirmation.
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Example Day Trader Usage:
1. First 5 Minutes Strategy: After the market opens at 9:15 AM, watch the price action for the first 5 minutes. The high and low of these 5 minutes are critical levels. If the price breaks above the high of the first 5 minutes, it might indicate a strong bullish trend for the day. Conversely, breaking below the low may suggest bearish movement.
2. Morning Session: After the first 5 minutes, focus on the **9:15 AM–10:30 AM** window. During this time, look for breakout setups at key support/resistance levels, especially when paired with high volume or momentum indicators. This is when many institutions make large trades, so price action tends to be more volatile and predictable.
3. Afternoon Session: From 12:30 PM–2:55 PM, the market might experience lower volatility, making it ideal for scalping or range-bound strategies. You could look for reversals or fading strategies if the market becomes too quiet.
Conclusion:
As a day trader, you can use this script to:
- Track and react to key price levels during the first 5 minutes.
- Focus on high volatility in the morning session (9:15–10:30 AM) and **be cautious** during the afternoon.
- Use session-based timing to adjust your strategies based on the time of day.
PremiumDiscountLibraryLibrary "PremiumDiscountLibrary"
isInZone(currentTime, price, trend, tz)
Vérifie si le prix est en zone premium ou discount
Parameters:
currentTime (int) : L'heure actuelle (timestamp)
price (float) : Le prix actuel
trend (string) : La tendance ("bullish" ou "bearish")
tz (string) : Le fuseau horaire pour calculer les sessions (par défaut : "GMT+1")
Returns: true si le prix est dans la zone correcte, sinon false
Follow Through Day (FTD) + Sweep [TrendX_]The Follow Through Day (FTD) + Sweep indicator is a Trend-following tool mixing William O'Neil's original FTD concept and Liquidity concept. This indicator helps you identify potential subsequent bullish trends with greater precision by combining volume analysis, price action, and liquidity concepts.
💎 FEATURES
Follow Through Day Candle (FTD Candle)
The FTD, pioneered by William O'Neil, serves as a reliable signal for identifying the beginning of new bull markets. It's particularly valuable because it combines multiple market factors - price action, volume, and timing - to confirm genuine market reversals rather than temporary bounces.
The power of the FTD lies in its ability to distinguish between ordinary market fluctuations and significant trend changes. By requiring specific criteria to be met across multiple sessions, it helps filter out false signals and identifies high-probability reversal points where institutional investors are likely beginning to accumulate positions.
Sweep Area
The Sweep area feature enhances the traditional FTD concept by incorporating modern liquidity analysis. This overlay identifies zones where large market participants are likely to trigger stop losses before continuing the trend. These areas often represent optimal entry points for traders looking to join the new uptrend with reduced risk.
🔎 BREAKDOWN
FTD Candle
The FTD formation process occurs in two distinct phases: Setup and Completion.
Setup Phase
Strong Market Decline
The market must first experience a significant downtrend
This selling pressure helps clear out weak hands and creates oversold conditions
The decline creates the potential energy for a powerful reversal
First Recovery Session
Marks the initial sign of buying pressure emerging
Often characterized by a strong reversal candle
Represents the first indication that selling pressure may be exhausting
Recovery Confirmation
The second and third days must maintain prices above the new pivot low
This consolidation period helps confirm the validity of the initial bounce
Shows that sellers are no longer in control of price action
Completion Phase:
Supply Test Session
Low volume indicates diminishing selling pressure
Price remains above the pivot low
Creates the foundation for institutional buyers to begin accumulating
Breakout Day
Price increase exceeds average profit of bullish candles
Volume increases by at least 15% compared to previous session
Shows strong institutional commitment to the new uptrend
Timing Window
Must occur between the 4th and 8th candle after First Recovery Session
This specific timing helps confirm the sustainability of the reversal
Based on O'Neil's research of historical market bottoms
FTD Sweep
The Post-FTD Phase introduces the Sweep concept, which is crucial for understanding how large market participants operate. This feature leverages the liquidity concept because institutional traders often need to trigger stop losses to accumulate larger positions at better prices. This helps:
Create liquidity pools for large position entries
Shake out weak hands before continuing the trend
Test the strength of the new trend by absorbing selling pressure
⚙️ USAGE
Sweep + TP & SL Strategy
Example: BTCUSDT (1D) - Replay back to 9th November 2024
After an FTD candle forms, traders can adopt a systematic approach to enhance their trading strategy. First, they should determine the swing range and convert the post-FTD zone into concrete stop loss and take profit levels, which are based on the price action during the FTD formation. Next, traders should wait for a sweep formation, as this indicates that institutional players are accumulating positions. A quick price rejection from the sweep level should be observed before executing an entry.
The reasoning behind this strategy is rooted in market microstructure. By waiting for the sweep, traders position themselves alongside institutional players who need to build large positions without causing adverse price movement. The sweep creates the liquidity they need, and the subsequent move often represents the true trend continuation.
DISCLAIMER
This indicator is not financial advice, it can only help traders make better decisions. There are many factors and uncertainties that can affect the outcome of any endeavor, and no one can guarantee or predict with certainty what will occur. Therefore, one should always exercise caution and judgment when making decisions based on past performance.
Session Averages: Open, High, LowThis indicator allows for the user to specify an intraday time based range and calculate the average open price, average high price, and average low price for that session. The indicator plots the 5 most recent sessions on the chart, which allows for the user to identify fair value, Power of 3 movements, trends, and consolidations.
If bullish the user can identify when price is below the average open or low price of a range, and if bearish can identify when price is above the open or high of a range.
Enigma Unlocked 2.0Description for "Enigma Unlocked 2.0" Pine Script Indicator
Overview
Enigma Unlocked 2.0 is an advanced and highly customizable indicator designed to deliver actionable buy and sell signals by leveraging precise candlestick logic during specific market transitions. This indicator is built for flexibility, helping traders identify high-probability trade setups during key trading periods, specifically the transitions between the Asian Kill Zone and London Kill Zone as well as the London Kill Zone and New York Kill Zone on the 30-minute timeframe.
By combining Enigma Unlocked 2.0 with the ICT Killzones & Pivots indicator, traders can gain a deeper understanding of the timing and location of these transitions. Waiting for signals during these defined kill zones increases the likelihood of finding high-probability trade setups.
How to Use
Follow the Kill Zone Transitions:
Use the ICT Killzones & Pivots indicator to clearly visualize the boundaries of the Asian, London, and New York kill zones.
Focus on the signals generated by Enigma Unlocked 2.0 that align with these kill zone transitions.
Plotting Entries and Targets with Gann Box:
For Buy Signals:
Use the Gann Box tool to mark the high and low of the signal candle.
Ensure your Gann Box settings include only the 50%, 0%, and 100% levels.
Your entry zone lies between the 50% and 100% levels (discount zone). This is where buy trades are expected to offer an optimal risk-reward ratio.
For Sell Signals:
Similarly, plot the Gann Box on the high and low of the signal candle.
The 50% to 100% zone acts as the premium area for sell trades.
Setting Stop Loss and Targets:
To identify a safe stop loss, split the 50% zone of the Gann Box using another Gann Box.
Draw the secondary Gann Box from 50% to 100% of the initial box, then extend it to double the height.
For sell trades, place the stop loss above the extended 100% level.
For buy trades, place the stop loss below the extended 100% level.
Aim for a minimum of 1:1 risk-to-reward to ensure optimal trade management.
How It Works
Buy Logic:
Buy Logic 1: Detects a bullish candle (close > open) that:
Closes above its midpoint (50% of the candle body).
Has a low lower than the previous candle's low.
Buy Logic 2: Identifies a bearish candle (close < open) that:
Closes above its midpoint (50% of the candle body).
Has a low lower than the previous candle's low.
Sell Logic:
Sell Logic 1: Detects a bearish candle (close < open) that:
Closes below its midpoint (50% of the candle body).
Has a high higher than the previous candle's high.
Sell Logic 2: Identifies a bullish candle (close > open) that:
Closes below its midpoint (50% of the candle body).
Has a high higher than the previous candle's high.
Real-Time Alerts and Visual Cues:
Green triangles below candles indicate buy opportunities.
Red triangles above candles indicate sell opportunities.
Built-in alert conditions notify you of signals in real-time, so you never miss a trading opportunity.
Why Use Enigma Unlocked 2.0?
Precision: Advanced candlestick logic ensures that signals are generated only under optimal conditions.
Session-Based Filtering: Signals occur exclusively during the most active market sessions (kill zones), improving trade quality.
Visualization: Simple yet effective tools like Gann Box integration and clear visual signals make this indicator easy to use and highly effective.
Real-Time Alerts: Stay informed of potential trades even when you're away from your screen.
Enigma Unlocked 2.0 empowers traders to harness the power of candlestick analysis and session-based strategies for disciplined and effective trading. Pair this with a solid understanding of risk management and kill zones to achieve consistent results in your trading journey.
Profitability Visualization with Bid-Ask Spread ApproximationOverview
The " Profitability Visualization with Bid-Ask Spread Approximation " indicator is designed to assist traders in assessing potential profit and loss targets in relation to the current market price or a simulated entry price. It provides flexibility by allowing users to choose between two methods for calculating the offset from the current price:
Bid-Ask Spread Approximation: The indicator attempts to estimate the bid-ask spread by using the highest (high) and lowest (low) prices within a given period (typically the current bar or a user-defined timeframe) as proxies for the ask and bid prices, respectively. This method provides a dynamic offset that adapts to market volatility.
Percentage Offset: Alternatively, users can specify a fixed percentage offset from the current price. This method offers a consistent offset regardless of market conditions.
Key Features
Dual Offset Calculation Methods: Choose between a dynamic bid-ask spread approximation or a fixed percentage offset to tailor the indicator to your trading style and market analysis.
Entry Price Consideration: The indicator can simulate an entry price at the beginning of each trading session (or the first bar on the chart if no sessions are defined). This feature enables a more realistic visualization of potential profit and loss levels based on a hypothetical entry point.
Profit and Loss Targets: When the entry price consideration is enabled, the indicator plots profit target (green) and loss target (red) lines. These lines represent the price levels at which a trade entered at the simulated entry price would achieve a profit or incur a loss equivalent to the calculated offset amount.
Offset Visualization: Regardless of whether the entry price is considered, the indicator always displays upper (aqua) and lower (fuchsia) offset lines. These lines represent the calculated offset levels based on the chosen method (bid-ask approximation or percentage offset).
Customization: Users can adjust the percentage offset, toggle the bid-ask approximation and entry price consideration, and customize the appearance of the lines through the indicator's settings.
Inputs
useBidAskApproximation A boolean (checkbox) input that determines whether to use the bid-ask spread approximation (true) or the percentage offset (false). Default is false.
percentageOffset A float input that allows users to specify the percentage offset to be used when useBidAskApproximation is false. The default value is 0.63.
considerEntryPrice A boolean input that enables the consideration of a simulated entry price for calculating and displaying profit and loss targets. Default is true.
Calculations
Bid-Ask Approximation (if enabled): bidApprox = request.security(syminfo.tickerid, timeframe.period, low) Approximates the bid price using the lowest price (low) of the current period. askApprox = request.security(syminfo.tickerid, timeframe.period, high) Approximates the ask price using the highest price (high) of the current period. spreadApprox = askApprox - bidApprox Calculates the approximate spread.
Offset Amount: offsetAmount = useBidAskApproximation ? spreadApprox / 2 : close * (percentageOffset / 100) Determines the offset amount based on the selected method. If useBidAskApproximation is true, the offset is half of the approximated spread; otherwise, it's the current closing price (close) multiplied by the percentageOffset.
Entry Price (if enabled): var entryPrice = 0.0 Initializes a variable to store the entry price. if considerEntryPrice Checks if entry price consideration is enabled. if barstate.isnew Checks if the current bar is the first bar of a new session. entryPrice := close Sets the entryPrice to the closing price of the first bar of the session.
Profit and Loss Targets (if entry price is considered): profitTarget = entryPrice + offsetAmount Calculates the profit target price level. lossTarget = entryPrice - offsetAmount Calculates the loss target price level.
Plotting
Profit Target Line: Plotted in green (color.green) with a dashed line style (plot.style_linebr) and increased linewidth (linewidth=2) when considerEntryPrice is true.
Loss Target Line: Plotted in red (color.red) with a dashed line style (plot.style_linebr) and increased linewidth (linewidth=2) when considerEntryPrice is true.
Upper Offset Line: Always plotted in aqua (color.aqua) to show the offset level above the current price.
Lower Offset Line: Always plotted in fuchsia (color.fuchsia) to show the offset level below the current price.
Limitations
Approximation: The bid-ask spread approximation is based on high and low prices and may not perfectly reflect the actual bid-ask spread of a specific broker, especially during periods of high volatility or low liquidity.
Simplified Entry: The entry price simulation is basic and assumes entry at the beginning of each session. It does not account for specific entry signals or order types.
No Order Execution: This indicator is purely for visualization and does not execute any trades.
Data Discrepancies: The high and low values used for approximation might not always align with real-time bid and ask prices due to differences in data aggregation and timing between TradingView and various brokers.
Disclaimer
This indicator is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Trading involves substantial risk, and past performance is not indicative of future results. Always conduct thorough research and consider your own risk tolerance before making any trading decisions. It is recommended to combine this indicator with other technical analysis tools and a well-defined trading strategy.
Squeeze Momentum Indicator [CHE] Squeeze Momentum Indicator
The Squeeze Momentum Indicator is an improved and simplified version of the classic Squeeze Momentum Indicator by LazyBear. It focuses on precise detection of squeeze phases without relying on Keltner Channels (KC) or complex momentum calculations. Instead, it emphasizes the dynamic analysis of Bollinger Band widths and their distance changes to provide clear and intuitive signals.
What is the Squeeze Momentum Indicator ?
This indicator helps you identify periods of low volatility (squeeze phases) when the market is often poised for significant moves. With its clear visualization and innovative methods, it enables traders to spot breakout opportunities early and trade strategically.
Differences from the Original LazyBear Indicator
1. Use of Bollinger Bands (BB):
- LazyBear Indicator combines Bollinger Bands with Keltner Channels. A squeeze is detected when the Bollinger Bands fall inside the Keltner Channels.
- CHE Indicator relies solely on Bollinger Bands and an additional analysis of their width (distance between the upper and lower bands). This makes the calculation more straightforward and reduces dependency on multiple indicator families.
2. Squeeze Detection:
- LazyBear: A squeeze is defined based on the relationship between Bollinger Bands and Keltner Channels. It has three states: “Squeeze On,” “Squeeze Off,” and “No Squeeze.”
- CHE: A squeeze is detected when the width of the Bollinger Bands falls below the lower "Distance Bollinger Bands." It only has two states: Squeeze Active and No Squeeze.
3. Momentum Calculation:
- LazyBear: Uses linear regression (LinReg) to calculate momentum and displays it as color-coded histograms.
- CHE: Does not include momentum calculations. The focus is entirely on volatility visualization and squeeze detection.
4. Visualization:
- LazyBear: Displays momentum histograms and horizontal lines to signal different states.
- CHE: Visualizes the width of the Bollinger Bands and their Distance Bollinger Bands as lines on the chart. The chart background turns green when a squeeze is detected, simplifying interpretation.
What Is Plotted?
1. Bollinger Band Width:
- A line representing the distance between the upper and lower Bollinger Bands, measuring market volatility.
2. Distance Bollinger Bands:
- Two additional lines (upper and lower Distance Bollinger Bands) based on the Bollinger Band width, defining thresholds for squeeze conditions.
3. Session-Specific Box:
- A dynamic box is drawn on the chart during a squeeze phase. The box marks the high and low of the market for the squeeze duration. It visually frames the range, helping traders monitor breakouts beyond these levels.
4. Max/Min Markers:
- The indicator dynamically updates and marks the maximum and minimum price levels during a squeeze. These levels can serve as breakout thresholds or critical reference points for price action.
5. Background Color:
- The chart background turns green when a squeeze is active (Bollinger Band width falls below the lower Distance Bollinger Bands). This highlights potential breakout conditions.
How to Use the CHE Indicator
1. Add the Indicator:
- Add the indicator to your chart and customize settings such as Bollinger Band length (`sqz_length`) and multiplier (`sqz_multiplier`) to fit your strategy.
2. Identify Squeeze Conditions:
- Watch for the green background, which signals a squeeze—indicating a period of low volatility where significant market moves often follow.
3. Monitor the Box and Max/Min Levels:
- During a squeeze, the box outlines the trading range, and the maximum and minimum levels are updated in real time. Use these as breakout triggers or support/resistance zones.
4. Session-Specific Analysis:
- The indicator can highlight squeezes during specific trading sessions (e.g., market open), allowing you to focus on key time frames.
5. Additional Confirmation:
- Combine the CHE Indicator with price action analysis or momentum tools to determine the direction of potential breakouts.
Why Use the Squeeze Momentum Indicator ?
- Simplicity: Clear visualization and reduced complexity by eliminating Keltner Channels and momentum calculations.
- Flexibility: Suitable for all markets—stocks, forex, crypto, and more.
- Enhanced Visualization: The box and max/min markers provide real-time visual cues for range-bound trading and breakout strategies.
- Efficiency: Focuses on what matters most—identifying volatility and squeeze phases.
With the Squeeze Momentum Indicator , you can take your trading strategy to the next level. Thanks to its clear design, dynamic range visualization, and innovative methods, you’ll recognize breakout opportunities earlier and trade with greater precision. Try it out and experience its user-friendliness and effectiveness for yourself!
