Smart Money Setup 06 [TradingFinder] Liquidity Sweeps + OB Swing🔵 Introduction
Smart Money, managed by large investors, injects significant capital into financial markets by entering real capital markets.
Capital entering the market by this group of individuals is called smart money. Traders can profit from financial markets by following such individuals.
Therefore, smart money can be considered one of the effective methods for analyzing financial markets.
Sometimes, before a market movement, fluctuation movements that create price movement cause many traders' "Stop Loss" to be triggered. These movements are created in various patterns.
One of these patterns is similar to an "Expanding Triangle", which touches the stop loss of individuals who have placed their stop loss in the cash area in the form of 5 consecutive openings.
To better understand this setup, pay attention to the images below.
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🔵 How to Use
After adding the indicator to the chart, wait for trading opportunities to appear. By changing the "Time Frame" and "Pivot Period", you can see different trading positions.
In general, the smaller the "Time Frame" and "Pivot Period", the more likely trading opportunities will appear.
Bullish Setup Details on Chart :
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🔵 Settings
You have access to "Pivot Period", "Order Block Refine", and "Refine Mode" through settings.
By changing the "Pivot Period", you can change the range of zigzag that identifies the setup.
Through "Order Block Refine", you can specify whether you want to refine the width of the order blocks or not. It is set to "On" by default.
Through "Refine Mode", you can specify how to improve order blocks.
If you are "risk-averse", you should set it to "Defensive" mode because in this mode, the width of the order blocks decreases, the number of your trades decreases, and the "reward-to-risk ratio "increases.
If you are on the opposite side and are "risk-taker", you can set it to "Aggressive" mode. In this mode, the width of the order blocks increases, and the likelihood of losing positions decreases.
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Smart Money Setup 01 [TradingFinder]Double Order Blocks Proof🔵 Introduction
The Price Action, styled as the "Smart Money Concept" or "SMC," was introduced by Mr. David J. Crouch in 2000 and is one of the most modern technical styles in the financial world. In financial markets, Smart Money refers to capital controlled by major market players (central banks, funds, etc.), and these traders can accurately predict market trends and achieve the highest profits.
In the "Smart Money" style, various types of "order blocks" can be traded. This indicator uses a type of "order block" originating from "BoS" (Breakout of Structure). The most important feature of this indicator is the confirmation of two order blocks.
🟣 Important
For example, after the first "BoS" and the formation of the first Order Block, if a second "BoS" occurs before touching the price of the first Order Block and the formation of the second Order Block, a trading setup with 2 order blocks is formed, which confirms the dominant market trend.
For a better understanding of this subject, see the explanations in the following two images.
Bullish Setup Details :
Bearish Setup Details :
🔵 How to Use
After adding the indicator to the chart, you should wait for the formation of the trading setup. You can observe different trading positions by changing the "Time Frame" and "Pivot Period." Generally, the higher the "Time Frame" and "Pivot Period," the more valid the formed setup is.
Bullish Setup Details on Chart :
Bearish Setup Details on Chart :
You can access the "Pivot Period" input through the settings.
Smart Money Setup 02 [TradingFinder] Mitigated Major OB Proof🔵 Introduction
"Smart money" is money invested by knowledgeable individuals at the right time, and this investment can yield the highest returns.
The concept we focus on in this indicator is whether the market is in an uptrend or downtrend. The market briefly takes a weak and reversal trend with "Minor BoS" without being able to break the major pivot.
In the next step, it returns to its main trend with a strong bullish move and continues its trend with a "Major BoS". The "order block" behind this rapid and powerful movement can be a valid order block for trading.
To better understand this setup, please refer to the explanations in the two images below.
Bullish Setup Details :
Bearish Setup Details :
🔵 How to Use
After adding the indicator to the chart, you should wait for trading opportunities to form. By changing the "Time Frame" and "Period Pivot", you can see different trading positions. In general, the lower the "Time Frame" and "Period Pivot", the higher the likelihood of forming trading opportunities.
Bullish Setup Details on Chart :
Bearish Setup Details on Chart :
You can access "Period Pivot" via settings as an input.
Smart Money Flow Index (SMFI) - Advanced SMC [PhenLabs]📊Smart Money Flow Index (SMFI)
Version: PineScript™v6
📌Description
The Smart Money Flow Index (SMFI) is an advanced Smart Money Concepts implementation that tracks institutional trading behavior through multi-dimensional analysis. This comprehensive indicator combines volume-validated Order Block detection, Fair Value Gap identification with auto-mitigation tracking, dynamic Liquidity Zone mapping, and Break of Structure/Change of Character detection into a unified system.
Unlike basic SMC indicators, SMFI employs a proprietary scoring algorithm that weighs five critical factors: Order Block strength (validated by volume), Fair Value Gap size and recency, proximity to Liquidity Zones, market structure alignment (BOS/CHoCH), and multi-timeframe confluence. This produces a Smart Money Score (0-100) where readings above 70 represent optimal institutional setup conditions.
🚀Points of Innovation
Volume-Validated Order Block Detection – Only displays Order Blocks when formation candle exceeds customizable volume multiplier (default 1.5x average), filtering weak zones and highlighting true institutional accumulation/distribution
Auto-Mitigation Tracking System – Fair Value Gaps and Order Blocks automatically update status when price mitigates them, with visual distinction between active and filled zones preventing trades on dead levels
Proprietary Smart Money Score Algorithm – Combines weighted factors (OB strength 25%, FVG proximity 20%, Liquidity 20%, Structure 20%, MTF 15%) into single 0-100 confidence rating updating in real-time
ATR-Based Adaptive Calculations – All distance measurements use 14-period Average True Range ensuring consistent function across any instrument, timeframe, or volatility regime without manual recalibration
Dynamic Age Filtering – Automatically removes liquidity levels and FVGs older than configurable thresholds preventing chart clutter while maintaining relevant levels
Multi-Timeframe Confluence Integration – Analyzes higher timeframe bias with customizable multipliers (2-10x) and incorporates HTF trend direction into Smart Money Score for institutional alignment
🔧Core Components
Order Block Engine – Detects institutional supply/demand zones using characteristic patterns (down-move-then-strong-up for bullish, up-move-then-strong-down for bearish) with minimum volume threshold validation, tracks mitigation when price closes through zones
Fair Value Gap Scanner – Identifies price imbalances where current candle's low/high leaves gap with two-candle-prior high/low, filters by minimum size percentage, monitors 50% fill for mitigation status
Liquidity Zone Mapper – Uses pivot high/low detection with configurable lookback to mark swing points where stop losses cluster, extends horizontal lines to visualize sweep targets, manages lifecycle through age-based removal
Market Structure Analyzer – Tracks pivot progression to identify trend through higher-highs/higher-lows (bullish) or lower-highs/lower-lows (bearish), detects Break of Structure and Change of Character for trend/reversal confirmation
Scoring Calculation Engine – Evaluates proximity to nearest Order Blocks using ATR-normalized distance, assesses FVG recency and distance, calculates liquidity proximity with age weighting, combines structure bias and MTF trend into smoothed final score
🔥Key Features
Customizable Display Limits – Control maximum Order Blocks (1-10), Liquidity Zones (1-10), and FVG age (10-200 bars) to maintain clean charts focused on most relevant institutional levels
Gradient Strength Visualization – All zones render with transparency-adjustable coloring where stronger/newer zones appear more solid and weaker/older zones fade progressively providing instant visual hierarchy
Educational Label System – Optional labels identify each zone type (Bullish OB, Bearish OB, Bullish FVG, Bearish FVG, BOS) with color-coded text helping traders learn SMC concepts through practical application
Real-Time Smart Money Score Dashboard – Top-right table displays current score (0-100) with color coding (green >70, yellow 30-70, red <30) plus trend arrow for at-a-glance confidence assessment
Comprehensive Alert Suite – Configurable notifications for Order Block formation, Fair Value Gap detection, Break of Structure events, Change of Character signals, and high Smart Money Score readings (>70)
Buy/Sell Signal Integration – Automatically plots triangle markers when Smart Money Score exceeds 70 with aligned market structure and fresh Order Block detection providing clear entry signals
🎨Visualization
Order Block Boxes – Shaded rectangles extend from formation bar spanning high-to-low of institutional candle, bullish zones in green, bearish in red, with customizable transparency (80-98%)
Fair Value Gap Zones – Rectangular areas marking imbalances, active FVGs display in bright colors with adjustable transparency, mitigated FVGs switch to gray preventing trades on filled zones
Liquidity Level Lines – Dashed horizontal lines extend from pivot creation points, swing highs in bearish color (short targets above), swing lows in bullish color (long targets below), opacity decreases with age
Structure Labels – "BOS" labels appear above/below price when Break of Structure confirmed, colored by direction (green bullish, red bearish), positioned at 1% beyond highs/lows for visibility
Educational Info Panel – Bottom-right table explains key terminology (OB, FVG, BOS, CHoCH) and score interpretation (>70 high probability) with semi-transparent background for readability
📖Usage Guidelines
General Settings
Show Order Blocks – Default: On, toggles visibility of institutional supply/demand zones, disable when focusing solely on FVGs or Liquidity
Show Fair Value Gaps – Default: On, controls FVG zone display including active and mitigated imbalances
Show Liquidity Zones – Default: On, manages liquidity line visibility, disable on lower timeframes to reduce clutter
Show Market Structure – Default: On, toggles BOS/CHoCH label display
Show Smart Money Score – Default: On, controls score dashboard visibility
Order Block Settings
OB Lookback Period – Default: 20, Range: 5-100, controls bars scanned for Order Block patterns, lower values detect recent activity, higher values find older blocks
Min Volume Multiplier – Default: 1.5, Range: 1.0-5.0, sets minimum volume threshold as multiple of 20-period average, higher values (2.0+) filter for strongest institutional candles
Max Order Blocks to Display – Default: 3, Range: 1-10, limits simultaneous Order Blocks shown, lower settings (1-3) maintain focus on most recent zones
Fair Value Gap Settings
Min FVG Size (%) – Default: 0.3, Range: 0.1-2.0, defines minimum gap size as percentage of close price, lower values detect micro-imbalances, higher values focus on significant gaps
Max FVG Age (bars) – Default: 50, Range: 10-200, removes FVGs older than specified bars, lower settings (10-30) for scalping, higher (100-200) for swing trading
Show FVG Mitigation – Default: On, displays filled FVGs in gray providing visual history, disable to show only active untouched imbalances
Liquidity Zone Settings
Liquidity Lookback – Default: 50, Range: 20-200, sets pivot detection period for swing highs/lows, lower values (20-50) mark shorter-term liquidity, higher (100-200) identify major swings
Max Liquidity Age (bars) – Default: 100, Range: 20-500, removes liquidity lines older than specified bars, adjust based on timeframe
Liquidity Sensitivity – Default: 0.5, Range: 0.1-1.0, controls pivot detection sensitivity, lower values mark only major swings, higher values identify minor swings
Max Liquidity Zones to Display – Default: 3, Range: 1-10, limits total liquidity levels shown maintaining chart clarity
Market Structure Settings
Pivot Length – Default: 5, Range: 3-15, defines bars to left/right for pivot validation, lower values (3-5) create sensitive structure breaks, higher (10-15) filter for major shifts
Min Structure Move (%) – Default: 1.0, Range: 0.1-5.0, sets minimum percentage move required between pivots to confirm structure change
Multi-Timeframe Settings
Enable MTF Analysis – Default: On, activates higher timeframe trend analysis incorporation into Smart Money Score
Higher Timeframe Multiplier – Default: 4, Range: 2-10, multiplies current timeframe to determine analysis timeframe (4x on 15min = 1hour)
Visual Settings
Bullish Color – Default: Green (#089981), sets color for bullish Order Blocks, FVGs, and structure elements
Bearish Color – Default: Red (#f23645), defines color for bearish elements
Neutral Color – Default: Gray (#787b86), controls color of mitigated zones and neutral elements
Show Educational Labels – Default: On, displays text labels on zones identifying type (OB, FVG, BOS), disable once familiar with patterns
Order Block Transparency – Default: 92, Range: 80-98, controls Order Block box transparency
FVG Transparency – Default: 92, Range: 80-98, sets Fair Value Gap zone transparency independently from Order Blocks
Alert Settings
Alert on Order Block Formation – Default: On, triggers notification when new volume-validated Order Block detected
Alert on FVG Formation – Default: On, sends alert when Fair Value Gap appears enabling quick response to imbalances
Alert on Break of Structure – Default: On, notifies when BOS or CHoCH confirmed
Alert on High Smart Money Score – Default: On, alerts when Smart Money Score crosses above 70 threshold indicating high-probability setup
✅Best Use Cases
Order Block Retest Entries – After Break of Structure, wait for price retrace into fresh bullish Order Block with Smart Money Score >70, enter long on zone reaction targeting next liquidity level
Fair Value Gap Retracement Trading – When price creates FVG during strong move then retraces, enter as price approaches unfilled gap expecting institutional orders to continue trend
Liquidity Sweep Reversals – Monitor price approaching swing high/low liquidity zones against prevailing Smart Money Score trend, after stop hunt sweep watch for rejection into premium Order Block/FVG
Multi-Timeframe Confluence Setups – Identify alignment when current timeframe Order Block coincides with higher timeframe FVG plus MTF analysis showing matching trend bias
Break of Structure Continuations – After BOS confirms trend direction, trade pullbacks to nearest Order Block or FVG in direction of structure break using Smart Money Score >70 as entry filter
Change of Character Reversal Plays – When CHoCH detected indicating potential reversal, look for Smart Money Score pivot with opposing Order Block formation then enter on structure confirmation
⚠️Limitations
Lagging Pivot Calculations – Pivot-based features (Liquidity Zones, Market Structure) require bars to right of pivot for confirmation, meaning these elements identify levels retrospectively with delay equal to lookback period
Whipsaw in Ranging Markets – During choppy conditions, Order Blocks fail frequently and structure breaks produce false signals as Smart Money Score fluctuates without clear institutional bias, best used in trending markets
Volume Data Dependency – Order Block volume validation requires accurate volume data which may be incomplete on Forex pairs or limited in crypto exchange feeds
Subjectivity in Scoring Weights – Proprietary 25-20-20-20-15 weighting reflects general institutional behavior but may not optimize for specific instruments or market regimes, user cannot adjust factor weights
Visual Complexity on Lower Timeframes – Sub-hour timeframes generate excessive zones creating cluttered charts, requires aggressive display limit reduction and higher minimum thresholds
No Fundamental Integration – Indicator analyzes purely technical price action and volume without incorporating economic events, news catalysts, or fundamental shifts that override technical levels
💡What Makes This Unique
Unified SMC Ecosystem – Unlike indicators displaying Order Blocks OR FVGs OR Liquidity separately, SMFI combines all three institutional concepts plus market structure into single cohesive system
Proprietary Confidence Scoring – Rather than manual setup assessment, automated Smart Money Score quantifies probability by weighting five institutional dimensions into actionable 0-100 rating
Volume-Filtered Quality – Eliminates weak Order Blocks forming without institutional volume confirmation, ensuring displayed zones represent genuine accumulation/distribution
Adaptive Lifecycle Management – Automatically updates mitigation status and removes aged zones preventing trades on dead levels through continuous validity and age monitoring
Educational Integration – Built-in tooltips, labeled zones, and reference panel make indicator functional for both learning Smart Money Concepts and executing strategies
🔬How It Works
Order Block Detection – Scans for patterns where strong directional move follows counter-move creating last down-candle before rally (bullish OB) or last up-candle before sell-off (bearish OB), validates formations only when candle exhibits volume exceeding configurable multiple (default 1.5x) of 20-bar average volume
Fair Value Gap Identification – Compares current candle’s high/low against two-candles-prior low/high to detect price imbalances, calculates gap size as percentage of close and filters micro-gaps below minimum threshold (default 0.3%), monitors whether subsequent price fills 50% triggering mitigation status
Liquidity Zone Mapping – Employs pivot detection using configurable lookback (default 50 bars) to identify swing highs/lows where retail stops cluster, extends horizontal reference lines from pivot creation and applies age-based filtering to remove stale zones
Market Structure Analysis – Tracks pivot progression using structure-specific lookback (default 5 bars) to determine trend, confirms uptrend when new pivot high exceeds previous by minimum move percentage, detects Break of Structure when price breaks recent pivot level, flags Change of Character for potential reversals
Multi-Timeframe Confluence – When enabled, requests security data from higher timeframe (current TF × HTF multiplier, default 4x), compares HTF close against HTF 20-period MA to determine bias, contributes ±50 points to score ensuring alignment with institutional positioning on superior timeframe
Smart Money Score Calculation – Evaluates Order Block component via ATR-normalized distance producing max 100-point contribution weighted at 25%, assesses FVG factor through age penalty and distance at 20% weight, calculates Liquidity proximity at 20%, incorporates structure bias (±50-100 points) at 20%, adds MTF component at 15%, applies 3-period smoothing to reduce volatility
Visual Rendering and Lifecycle – Draws Order Block boxes, Fair Value Gap rectangles with color coding (green/red active, gray mitigated), extends liquidity dashed lines with fade-by-age opacity, plots BOS labels, displays Smart Money Score dashboard, continuously updates checking mitigation conditions and removing elements exceeding age/display limits
💡Note:
The Smart Money Flow Index combines multiple Smart Money Concepts into unified institutional order flow analysis. For optimal results, use the Smart Money Score as confluence filter rather than standalone entry signal – scores above 70 indicate high-probability setups but should be combined with risk management, higher timeframe bias, and market regime understanding.
Smart Money Interest Index [AlgoAlpha]🌟 Smart Money Interest Index by AlgoAlpha 🌟
Welcome to the innovative Smart Money Interest Index indicator, designed meticulously by AlgoAlpha to revolutionize the way you trade! 📈🧠 This indicator is engineered to decipher the activities of smart money investors relative to the less informed (dumb money) and dynamically display their dominance in the trading landscape through a sophisticated visual index. 🚀💹
🔑 Key Features:
- Smart vs. Dumb Money Analysis: Tracks and compares the movements of smart money (informed investors) and dumb money (general public) within the market to identify potential investment signals.
- Relative Strength Index (RSI) Based Ratios: Utilizes RSI for both smart and dumb money to create a ratio that indicates buying or selling pressures.
- Dynamic Normalization: Employs a long-term peak normalization over a customizable period to ensure the index remains relevant regardless of market conditions.
- Visual Thresholds and Signals: Highlights significant shifts in market dynamics with color-coded thresholds, making it easier to spot changes at a glance.
🛠 How to Use the Smart Money Interest Index:
🔹 🚀 Step 1: Adding the Indicator
- Add the indicator to your favourites.
- Customize the settings according to your analysis needs:
- `Index Period`, `Volume Flow Period`, `Normalization Period`, `High Interest Threshold`
🔹 📊 Step 2: Interpretation of the Index
- Monitor the index plot; a rising index suggests increasing smart money interest, potentially indicating a buying opportunity.
- A value above the high interest threshold (in yellow) highlights significant interest by smart money, suggesting a good time to buy.
🔹 🔔 Step 3: Setting Alerts
- Configure alerts to notify you when the index crosses above the set threshold, enabling you to capitalize on trading opportunities timely and efficiently.
📐 Basic Logic Overview:
The Smart Money Interest Index by AlgoAlpha provides a unique metric that contrasts the investment behaviors of informed (smart money) and general (dumb money) investors. Utilizing the Relative Strength Index (RSI), this indicator evaluates the trading pressure exerted by both groups over specified periods, then forms a ratio of these activities to identify dominance in buying or selling trends. For example, when we see dumb money selling and smart buying, this suggests that the conditions for buying the asset is optimal as smart money is willing to buy the dip. The outputs are normalized against the highest values observed in a user-defined term to maintain consistency through varying market conditions. When the index exceeds a certain threshold, it suggests that smart money presence is particularly strong, possibly indicating that smart money is looking to enter positions on the asset. This tool serves as a sophisticated visual guide to understanding market dynamics and making well-informed trading decisions based on the activities of market-savvy investors. Smart money activity is identified during areas of low volume and the opposite for dumb money, the indicator uses the NVI and PVI metrics as its foundation for smart and dumb money analysis.
📊 Enhance Your Trading Strategy:
Leverage the Smart Money Interest Index to gain deeper insights into market dynamics and enhance your decision-making process with a powerful, data-driven approach. Whether you're looking to identify entry points or set strategic exits, this tool is designed to provide you with the competitive edge you need in the fast-paced world of trading. 🌐✨
Transform your trading with the power of smart money analysis—start using the Smart Money Interest Index today! 🚀🔔
Smart Money Volume Activity [AlgoAlpha]🟠 OVERVIEW
This tool visualizes how Smart Money and Retail participants behave through lower-timeframe volume analysis. It detects volume spikes far beyond normal activity, classifies them as institutional or retail, and projects those zones as reactive levels. The script updates dynamically with each bar, showing when large players enter while tracking whether those events remain profitable. Each event is drawn as a horizontal line with bubble markers and summarized in a live P/L table comparing Smart Money versus Retail.
🟠 CONCEPTS
The core logic uses Z-score normalization on lower-timeframe volumes (like 5m inside a 1h chart). This lets the script detect statistically extreme bursts of buying or selling activity. It classifies each detected event as:
Smart Money — volume inside the candle body (suggesting hidden accumulation or distribution)
Retail — volume closing at bar extremes (suggesting chase entries or panic exits)
When new events appear, the script plots them as horizontal levels that persist until price interacts again. Each level acts as a potential reaction zone or liquidity footprint. The integrated P/L table then measures which class (Retail or Smart Money) is currently “winning” — comparing cumulative profitable versus losing volume.
🟠 FEATURES
Classifies flows into Smart Money or Retail based on candle-body context.
Displays live P/L comparison table for Smart vs Retail performance.
Alerts for each detected Smart or Retail buy/sell event.
🟠 USAGE
Setup : Add the script to any chart. Set Lower Timeframe Value (e.g., “5” for 5m) smaller than your main chart timeframe. The Period input controls how many bars are analyzed for the Z-score baseline. The Threshold (|Z|) decides how extreme a volume must be to plot a level.
Read the chart : Horizontal lines mark where heavy Smart or Retail volume occurred. Bright bubbles show the strongest events — their size reflects Z-score intensity. The on-chart table updates live: green cells show profitable flows, red cells show losing flows. A dominant green Smart Money row suggests institutions are currently controlling price.
See what others are doing :
Settings that matter : Raising Threshold (|Z|) filters noise, showing only large players. Increasing Period smooths results but reacts slower to new bursts. Use Show = “Both” for full comparison or isolate “Smart Money” / “Retail” to focus on one class.
Smart Money Footprint & Cost Basis Engine [AlgoPoint]Smart Money Footprint & Cost Basis Engine
This indicator is a comprehensive market analysis tool designed to identify the "footprints" of Smart Money (institutions, whales) and pinpoint high-probability reaction zones. Instead of relying on lagging averages, this engine analyzes the very structure of the market to find where large players have shown their hand.
How It Works: The Core Logic
The indicator operates on a multi-stage confirmation process to identify and validate Smart Money zones:
Smart Money Detection (The Trigger): The engine first scans the chart for signs of intense, urgent buying or selling. It does this by identifying Fair Value Gaps (FVGs) created by large, high-volume Displacement Candles. This is our initial Point of Interest (POI).
Cost Basis Calculation (The Average Price): Once a potential Smart Money move is detected, the indicator calculates the Volume-Weighted Average Price (VWAP) for that specific move. This gives us a highly accurate estimate of the average price at which the large players entered their positions.
Historical Confirmation (The "Memory"): This is the indicator's most unique feature. It checks its historical database to see if a similar Smart Money move (in the same direction) has occurred in the same price area in the past. If a match is found, the zone's significance is confirmed.
Verified Cost Basis Zone (The Final Output): A zone that passes all the above checks is drawn on the chart as a high-probability Verified Cost Basis Zone. These are the "memory zones" where the market is likely to react upon a re-visit.
How to Use This Indicator
Cost Basis Zones (The Boxes):
Green Boxes: Bullish zones where Smart Money likely accumulated positions. When the price returns here, a BUY reaction is expected.
Red Boxes: Bearish zones where Smart Money likely distributed positions. When the price returns here, a SELL reaction is expected.
Zone Strength (★★★): Each zone is created with a star rating. More stars indicate a higher-confidence zone (based on factors like volume intensity and historical confirmation).
BUY/SELL Signals: A signal is only generated when the price enters a zone AND the confirmation filters (if enabled in the settings) are passed.
Zone Statuses:
Green/Red: Active and waiting to be tested.
Gray: The zone has been tested, and a signal was produced.
Dark Gray (Invalidated): The zone was broken decisively and is no longer considered valid support/resistance.
Key Settings
Signal Accuracy Filters: You can enable/disable three powerful filters to balance signal quantity and quality:
Momentum Confirmation (Stoch): Waits for momentum to align with the zone's direction.
Candlestick Confirmation (Engulfing): Waits for a strong reversal candle inside the zone.
Lower Timeframe MSS Confirmation: The most advanced filter; waits for a trend shift on a lower timeframe before giving a signal.
Historical Confirmation:
Require Historical Confirmation: Toggle the "Memory" feature on/off. Turn it off to see all potential SM zones.
Tolerance Calculation Method: Choose between a dynamic ATR Multiplier (recommended for all-around use) or a fixed Percentage to define the zone size.
Smart Money Precision Structure [BullByte]Smart Money Precision Structure
Advanced Market Structure Analysis Using Institutional Order Flow Concepts
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OVERVIEW
Smart Money Precision Structure (SMPS) is a comprehensive market analysis indicator that combines six analytical frameworks to identify high-probability market structure patterns. The indicator uses multi-dimensional scoring algorithms to evaluate market conditions through institutional order flow concepts, providing traders with professional-grade market analysis.
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PURPOSE AND ORIGINALITY
Why This Indicator Was Developed
• Addresses the gap between retail and institutional analysis methods
• Consolidates multiple analysis techniques that professionals use separately
• Automates complex market structure evaluation into actionable insights
• Eliminates the need for multiple indicators by providing comprehensive analysis
What Makes SMPS Original
• Six-Layer Confluence System - Unique combination of market regime, structure, volume flow, momentum, price action, and adaptive filtering
• Institutional Pattern Recognition - Identifies smart money accumulation and distribution patterns
• Adaptive Intelligence - Parameters automatically adjust based on detected market conditions
• Real-Time Market Scoring - Proprietary algorithm rates market quality from 0-100%
• Structure Break Detection - Advanced pivot analysis identifies trend reversals early
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HOW IT WORKS - TECHNICAL METHODOLOGY
1. Market Regime Analysis Engine
The indicator evaluates five core market dimensions:
• Volatility Score - Measures current volatility against 50-period historical baseline
• Trend Score - Analyzes alignment between 8, 21, and 50-period EMAs
• Momentum Score - Combines RSI divergence with MACD signal alignment
• Structure Score - Evaluates pivot point formation clarity
• Efficiency Score - Calculates directional movement efficiency ratio
These scores combine to classify markets into five regimes:
• TRENDING - Strong directional movement with aligned indicators
• RANGING - Sideways movement with mixed directional signals
• VOLATILE - Elevated volatility with unpredictable price swings
• QUIET - Low volatility consolidation periods
• TRANSITIONAL - Market shifting between different regimes
2. Market Structure Analysis
Advanced pivot point analysis identifies:
• Higher Highs and Higher Lows for bullish structure
• Lower Highs and Lower Lows for bearish structure
• Structure breaks when established patterns fail
• Dynamic support and resistance from recent pivot points
• Key level proximity detection using ATR-based buffers
3. Volume Flow Decoding
Institutional activity detection through:
• Volume surge identification when volume exceeds 2x average
• Buy versus sell pressure analysis using price-volume correlation
• Flow strength measurement through directional volume consistency
• Divergence detection between volume and price movements
• Institutional threshold alerts when unusual volume patterns emerge
4. Multi-Period Momentum Synthesis
Weighted momentum calculation across four timeframes:
• 1-period momentum weighted at 40%
• 3-period momentum weighted at 30%
• 5-period momentum weighted at 20%
• 8-period momentum weighted at 10%
Result smoothed with 6-period EMA for noise reduction.
5. Price Action Quality Assessment
Each bar evaluated for:
• Range quality relative to 20-period average
• Body-to-range ratio for directional conviction
• Wick analysis for rejection pattern identification
• Pattern recognition including engulfing and hammer formations
• Sequential price movement analysis
6. Adaptive Parameter System
Parameters automatically adjust based on detected regime:
• Trending markets reduce sensitivity and confirmation requirements
• Volatile markets increase filtering and require additional confirmations
• Ranging markets maintain neutral settings
• Transitional markets use moderate adjustments
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COMPLETE SETTINGS GUIDE
Section 1: Core Analysis Settings
Analysis Sensitivity (0.3-2.0)
• Default: 1.0
• Lower values require stronger price movements
• Higher values detect more subtle patterns
• Scalpers use 0.8-1.2, swing traders use 1.5-2.0
Noise Reduction Level (2-7)
• Default: 4
• Controls filtering of false patterns
• Higher values reduce pattern frequency
• Increase in volatile markets
Minimum Move % (0.05-0.50)
• Default: 0.15%
• Sets minimum price movement threshold
• Adjust based on instrument volatility
• Forex: 0.05-0.10%, Stocks: 0.15-0.25%, Crypto: 0.20-0.50%
High Confirmation Mode
• Default: True (Enabled)
• Requires all technical conditions to align
• Reduces frequency but increases reliability
• Disable for more aggressive pattern detection
Section 2: Market Regime Detection
Enable Regime Analysis
• Default: True (Enabled)
• Activates market environment evaluation
• Essential for adaptive features
• Keep enabled for best results
Regime Analysis Period (20-100)
• Default: 50 bars
• Determines regime calculation lookback
• Shorter for responsive, longer for stable
• Scalping: 20-30, Swing: 75-100
Minimum Market Clarity (0.2-0.8)
• Default: 0.4
• Quality threshold for pattern generation
• Higher values require clearer conditions
• Lower for more patterns, higher for quality
Adaptive Parameter Adjustment
• Default: True (Enabled)
• Enables automatic parameter optimization
• Adjusts based on market regime
• Highly recommended to keep enabled
Section 3: Market Structure Analysis
Enable Structure Validation
• Default: True (Enabled)
• Validates patterns against support/resistance
• Confirms trend structure alignment
• Essential for reliability
Structure Analysis Period (15-50)
• Default: 30 bars
• Period for structure pattern analysis
• Affects support/resistance calculation
• Match to your trading timeframe
Minimum Structure Alignment (0.3-0.8)
• Default: 0.5
• Required structure score for valid patterns
• Higher values need stronger structure
• Balance with desired frequency
Section 4: Analysis Configuration
Minimum Strength Level (3-5)
• Default: 4
• Minimum confirmations for pattern display
• 5 = Maximum reliability, 3 = More patterns
• Beginners should use 4-5
Required Technical Confirmations (4-6)
• Default: 5
• Number of aligned technical factors
• Higher = fewer but better patterns
• Works with High Confirmation Mode
Pattern Separation (3-20 bars)
• Default: 8 bars
• Minimum bars between patterns
• Prevents clustering and overtrading
• Increase for cleaner charts
Section 5: Technical Filters
Momentum Validation
• Default: True (Enabled)
• Requires momentum alignment
• Filters counter-trend patterns
• Essential for trend following
Volume Confluence Analysis
• Default: True (Enabled)
• Requires volume confirmation
• Identifies institutional participation
• Critical for reliability
Trend Direction Filter
• Default: True (Enabled)
• Only shows patterns with trend
• Reduces counter-trend signals
• Disable for reversal hunting
Section 6: Volume Flow Analysis
Institutional Activity Threshold (1.2-3.5)
• Default: 2.0
• Multiplier for unusual volume detection
• Lower finds more institutional activity
• Stock: 2.0-2.5, Forex: 1.5-2.0, Crypto: 2.5-3.5
Volume Surge Multiplier (1.8-4.5)
• Default: 2.5
• Defines significant volume increases
• Adjust per instrument characteristics
• Higher for stocks, lower for forex
Volume Flow Period (12-35)
• Default: 18 bars
• Smoothing for volume analysis
• Shorter = responsive, longer = smooth
• Match to timeframe used
Section 7: Analysis Frequency Control
Maximum Analysis Points Per Hour (1-5)
• Default: 3
• Limits pattern frequency
• Prevents overtrading
• Scalpers: 4-5, Swing traders: 1-2
Section 8: Target Level Configuration
Target Calculation Method
• Default: Market Adaptive
• Three modes available:
- Fixed: Uses set point distances
- Dynamic: ATR-based calculations
- Market Adaptive: Structure-based levels
Minimum Target/Risk Ratio (1.0-3.0)
• Default: 1.5
• Minimum acceptable reward vs risk
• Higher filters lower probability setups
• Professional standard: 1.5-2.0
Fixed Mode Settings:
• Fixed Target Distance: 50 points default
• Fixed Invalidation Distance: 30 points default
• Use for consistent instruments
Dynamic Mode Settings:
• Dynamic Target Multiplier: 1.8x ATR default
• Dynamic Invalidation Multiplier: 1.0x ATR default
• Adapts to volatility automatically
Market Adaptive Settings:
• Use Structure Levels: True (default)
• Structure Level Buffer: 0.1% default
• Places levels at actual support/resistance
Section 9: Visual Display Settings
Color Theme Options
• Professional (Teal/Red)
- Bullish: Teal (#26a69a)
- Bearish: Red (#ef5350)
- Neutral: Gray (#78909c)
- Best for: Traditional traders, clean appearance
• Dark (Neon Green/Pink)
- Bullish: Neon Green (#00ff88)
- Bearish: Hot Pink (#ff0044)
- Neutral: Dark Gray (#333333)
- Best for: Dark theme users, high contrast
• Light (Green/Red Classic)
- Bullish: Green (#4caf50)
- Bearish: Red (#f44336)
- Neutral: Light Gray (#9e9e9e)
- Best for: Light backgrounds, traditional colors
• Vibrant (Cyan/Magenta)
- Bullish: Cyan (#00ffff)
- Bearish: Magenta (#ff00ff)
- Neutral: Medium Gray (#888888)
- Best for: High visibility, modern appearance
Dashboard Position
• Options: Top Left, Top Right, Bottom Left, Bottom Right, Middle Left, Middle Right
• Default: Top Right
• Choose based on chart layout preference
Dashboard Size
• Full: Complete information display (desktop)
• Mobile: Compact view for small screens
• Default: Full
Analysis Display Style
• Arrows : Simple directional markers
• Labels : Detailed text information
• Zones : Colored areas showing pattern regions
• Default: Labels (most informative)
Display Options:
• Display Analysis Strength: Shows star rating
• Display Target Levels: Shows target/invalidation lines
• Display Market Regime: Shows regime in pattern labels
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HOW TO USE SMPS - DETAILED GUIDE
Understanding the Dashboard
Top Row - Header
• SMPS Dashboard title
• VALUE column: Current readings
• STATUS column: Condition assessments
Market Regime Row
• Shows: TRENDING, RANGING, VOLATILE, QUIET, or TRANSITIONAL
• Color coding: Green = Favorable, Red = Caution
• Status: FAVORABLE or CAUTION trading conditions
Market Score Row
• Percentage from 0-100%
• Above 60% = Strong conditions
• 40-60% = Moderate conditions
• Below 40% = Weak conditions
Structure Row
• Direction: BULLISH, BEARISH, or NEUTRAL
• Status: INTACT or BREAK
• Orange BREAK indicates structure failure
Volume Flow Row
• Direction: BUYING or SELLING
• Intensity: STRONG or WEAK
• Color indicates dominant pressure
Momentum Row
• Numerical momentum value
• Positive = Upward pressure
• Negative = Downward pressure
Volume Status Row
• INST = Institutional activity detected
• HIGH = Above average volume
• NORM = Normal volume levels
Adaptive Mode Row
• ACTIVE = Parameters adjusting
• STATIC = Fixed parameters
• Shows required confirmations
Analysis Level Row
• Minimum strength level setting
• Pattern separation in bars
Market State Row
• Current analysis: BULLISH, BEARISH, NEUTRAL
• Shows analysis price level when active
T:R Ratio Row
• Current target to risk ratio
• GOOD = Meets minimum requirement
• LOW = Below minimum threshold
Strength Row
• BULL or BEAR dominance
• Numerical strength value 0-100
Price Row
• Current price
• Percentage change
Last Analysis Row
• Previous pattern direction
• Bars since last pattern
Reading Pattern Signals
Bullish Structure Pattern
• Upward triangle or "Bullish Structure" label
• Star rating shows strength (★★★★★ = strongest)
• Green line = potential target level
• Red dashed line = invalidation level
• Appears below price bars
Bearish Structure Pattern
• Downward triangle or "Bearish Structure" label
• Star rating indicates reliability
• Green line = potential target level
• Red dashed line = invalidation level
• Appears above price bars
Pattern Strength Interpretation
• ★★★★★ = 6 confirmations (exceptional)
• ★★★★☆ = 5 confirmations (strong)
• ★★★☆☆ = 4 confirmations (moderate)
• ★★☆☆☆ = 3 confirmations (minimum)
• Below minimum = filtered out
Visual Elements on Chart
Lines and Levels:
• Gray Line = 21 EMA trend reference
• Green Stepline = Dynamic support level
• Red Stepline = Dynamic resistance level
• Green Solid Line = Active target level
• Red Dashed Line = Active invalidation level
Pattern Markers:
• Triangles = Arrow display mode
• Text Labels = Label display mode
• Colored Boxes = Zone display mode
Target Completion Labels:
• "Target" = Price reached target level
• "Invalid" = Pattern invalidated by price
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RECOMMENDED USAGE BY TIMEFRAME
1-Minute Charts (Scalping)
• Sensitivity: 0.8-1.2
• Noise Reduction: 3-4
• Pattern Separation: 3-5 bars
• High Confirmation: Optional
• Best for: Quick intraday moves
5-Minute Charts (Precision Intraday)
• Sensitivity: 1.0 (default)
• Noise Reduction: 4 (default)
• Pattern Separation: 8 bars
• High Confirmation: Enabled
• Best for: Day trading
15-Minute Charts (Short Swing)
• Sensitivity: 1.0-1.5
• Noise Reduction: 4-5
• Pattern Separation: 10-12 bars
• High Confirmation: Enabled
• Best for: Intraday swings
30-Minute to 1-Hour (Position Trading)
• Sensitivity: 1.5-2.0
• Noise Reduction: 5-7
• Pattern Separation: 15-20 bars
• Regime Period: 75-100
• Best for: Multi-day positions
Daily Charts (Swing Trading)
• Sensitivity: 1.8-2.0
• Noise Reduction: 6-7
• Pattern Separation: 20 bars
• All filters enabled
• Best for: Long-term analysis
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MARKET-SPECIFIC SETTINGS
Forex Pairs
• Minimum Move: 0.05-0.10%
• Institutional Threshold: 1.5-2.0
• Volume Surge: 1.8-2.2
• Target Mode: Dynamic or Market Adaptive
Stock Indices (ES, NQ, YM)
• Minimum Move: 0.10-0.15%
• Institutional Threshold: 2.0-2.5
• Volume Surge: 2.5-3.0
• Target Mode: Market Adaptive
Individual Stocks
• Minimum Move: 0.15-0.25%
• Institutional Threshold: 2.0-2.5
• Volume Surge: 2.5-3.5
• Target Mode: Dynamic
Cryptocurrency
• Minimum Move: 0.20-0.50%
• Institutional Threshold: 2.5-3.5
• Volume Surge: 3.0-4.5
• Target Mode: Dynamic
• Increase noise reduction
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PRACTICAL APPLICATION EXAMPLES
Example 1: Strong Trending Market
Dashboard Reading:
• Market Regime: TRENDING
• Market Score: 75%
• Structure: BULLISH, INTACT
• Volume Flow: BUYING, STRONG
• Momentum: +0.45
Interpretation:
• Strong uptrend environment
• Institutional buying present
• Look for bullish patterns as continuation
• Higher probability of success
• Consider using lower sensitivity
Example 2: Range-Bound Conditions
Dashboard Reading:
• Market Regime: RANGING
• Market Score: 35%
• Structure: NEUTRAL
• Volume Flow: SELLING, WEAK
• Momentum: -0.05
Interpretation:
• No clear direction
• Low opportunity environment
• Patterns are less reliable
• Consider waiting for regime change
• Or switch to a range-trading approach
Example 3: Structure Break Alert
Dashboard Reading:
• Previous: BULLISH structure
• Current: Structure BREAK
• Volume: INST flag active
• Momentum: Shifting negative
Interpretation:
• Trend reversal potentially beginning
• Institutional participation detected
• Watch for bearish pattern confirmation
• Adjust bias accordingly
• Increase caution on long positions
Example 4: Volatile Market
Dashboard Reading:
• Market Regime: VOLATILE
• Market Score: 45%
• Adaptive Mode: ACTIVE
• Confirmations: Increased to 6
Interpretation:
• Choppy conditions
• Parameters auto-adjusted
• Fewer but higher quality patterns
• Wider stops may be needed
• Consider reducing position size
Below are a few chart examples of the Smart Money Precision Structure (SMPS) indicator in action.
• Example 1 – Bullish Structure Detection on SOLUSD 5m
• Example 2 – Bearish Structure Detected with Strong Confluence on SOLUSD 5m
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
No Patterns Appearing
Check these settings:
• High Confirmation Mode may be too restrictive
• Minimum Strength Level may be too high
• Market Clarity threshold may be too high
• Regime filter may be blocking patterns
• Try increasing sensitivity
Too Many Patterns
Adjust these settings:
• Enable High Confirmation Mode
• Increase Minimum Strength Level to 5
• Increase Pattern Separation
• Reduce Sensitivity below 1.0
• Enable all technical filters
Dashboard Shows "CAUTION"
This indicates:
• Market conditions are unfavorable
• Regime is RANGING or QUIET
• Market score is low
• Consider waiting for better conditions
• Or adjust expectations accordingly
Patterns Not Reaching Targets
Consider:
• Market may be choppy
• Volatility may have changed
• Try Dynamic target mode
• Reduce target/risk ratio requirement
• Check if regime is VOLATILE
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ALERTS CONFIGURATION
Alert Message Format
Alerts include:
• Pattern type (Bullish/Bearish)
• Strength rating
• Market regime
• Analysis price level
• Target and invalidation levels
• Strength percentage
• Target/Risk ratio
• Educational disclaimer
Setting Up Alerts
• Click Alert button on TradingView
• Select SMPS indicator
• Choose alert frequency
• Customize message if desired
• Alerts fire on pattern detection
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DATA WINDOW INFORMATION
The Data Window displays:
• Market Regime Score (0-100)
• Market Structure Bias (-1 to +1)
• Bullish Strength (0-100)
• Bearish Strength (0-100)
• Bull Target/Risk Ratio
• Bear Target/Risk Ratio
• Relative Volume
• Momentum Value
• Volume Flow Strength
• Bull Confirmations Count
• Bear Confirmations Count
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BEST PRACTICES AND TIPS
For Beginners
• Start with default settings
• Use High Confirmation Mode
• Focus on TRENDING regime only
• Paper trade first
• Learn one timeframe thoroughly
For Intermediate Users
• Experiment with sensitivity settings
• Try different target modes
• Use multiple timeframes
• Combine with price action analysis
• Track pattern success rate
For Advanced Users
• Customize per instrument
• Create setting templates
• Use regime information for bias
• Combine with other indicators
• Develop systematic rules
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IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS
• This indicator is for educational and informational purposes only
• Not financial advice or a trading system
• Past performance does not guarantee future results
• Trading involves substantial risk of loss
• Always use appropriate risk management
• Verify patterns with additional analysis
• The author is not a registered investment advisor
• No liability accepted for trading losses
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VERSION NOTES
Version 1.0.0 - Initial Release
• Six-layer confluence system
• Adaptive parameter technology
• Institutional volume detection
• Market regime classification
• Structure break identification
• Real-time dashboard
• Multiple display modes
• Comprehensive settings
## My Final Thoughts
Smart Money Precision Structure represents an advanced approach to market analysis, bringing institutional-grade techniques to retail traders through intelligent automation and multi-dimensional evaluation. By combining six analytical frameworks with adaptive parameter adjustment, SMPS provides comprehensive market intelligence that single indicators cannot achieve.
The indicator serves as an educational tool for understanding how professional traders analyze markets, while providing practical pattern detection for those seeking to improve their technical analysis. Remember that all trading involves risk, and this tool should be used as part of a complete analysis approach, not as a standalone trading system.
- BullByte
Smart Money SignalsSmart Money Signals – Market Flow & Structure Visualizer
Overview
Smart Money Signals is a precision trading tool designed for traders who want to see market structure and momentum flow in real time. By detecting pivots, momentum imbalances, and dynamic support/resistance levels, the indicator transforms raw price action into a clear visual narrative of where capital is entering and exiting the market.
Instead of lagging averages or cluttered signals, Smart Money Signals highlights the moments that matter most—where bullish and bearish flows are confirmed, where support or resistance breaks, and where momentum zones show the true battleground between buyers and sellers. Its adaptive design makes it equally effective for scalpers seeking sharp entries, swing traders tracking reversals, and longer-term traders looking for confirmation of bias.
How It Works
The engine behind Smart Money Signals relies on swing detection and a configurable sensitivity filter. By monitoring directional momentum across recent bars, the system identifies bullish pivots (where downside exhaustion flips into strength) and bearish pivots (where upward thrust collapses into weakness).
When price confirms a pivot, the indicator draws flow lines to mark the breakout and labels them as either continuation or reversal events, depending on existing market bias. Momentum zones are automatically plotted, highlighting the critical areas where buyers defended price or sellers pressed it lower.
Dynamic support and resistance levels extend forward in time, updating live as price develops. These zones change color when broken, visually signaling whether structure has held or failed. Gradient background shading further emphasizes moments of extreme momentum, such as overbought or oversold surges, so that traders instantly see when market pressure intensifies.
Signals and Market Flows
Smart Money Signals provides visual cues that are both intuitive and actionable:
📈 Bullish Flow Signals appear when price breaks above a confirmed pivot, signaling continuation or reversal into strength.
📉 Bearish Flow Signals appear when price breaks below a confirmed pivot, indicating continuation or reversal into weakness.
Momentum Zones highlight the defended areas between pivots, giving traders a visual map of where structure is strongest.
Dynamic Support & Resistance lines extend across the chart, shifting from defense to failure when broken, ensuring that the most relevant levels are always visible.
Break Signals mark the exact bar where key levels give way, confirming structural violations in real time.
By filtering out noise and focusing on meaningful flow events, the system helps traders avoid overreaction and focus only on high-probability structural shifts.
Strategy Integration
Smart Money Signals is versatile across trading styles:
Trend Continuation : Enter in the direction of flow signals, using dynamic zones as both confirmation and stop-loss placement.
Reversal Trading : Watch for pivots tagged as reversal points, where market bias flips and new structure is created.
Momentum Zone Entries : Use the automatically drawn zones to identify low-risk entries on pullbacks or retests.
Bias Alignment : The integrated dashboard reveals the current market bias—bullish, bearish, or neutral—helping traders stay aligned with the dominant flow.
Stop-losses can be positioned beyond the dynamic zone on the opposite side, while take-profits may be guided by the width of zones or momentum-driven extensions. On higher timeframes, the indicator provides context for macro structure, while lower timeframes allow for tactical entry refinement.
Advanced Techniques
Traders seeking deeper precision can combine Smart Money Signals with volume or order flow tools to validate pivots and zone defenses. Monitoring the sequence of bullish and bearish flows helps identify trend maturity, while analyzing the success rate of pivots in the analytics panel builds a data-driven approach to confidence in signals.
Adjusting swing period and sensitivity allows the indicator to adapt to different market conditions, from volatile crypto pairs to steady forex majors. The flexible visual themes—Cyber, Ocean, Sunset, Matrix—ensure readability across setups, while gradient shading keeps the chart intuitive even under fast-moving conditions.
Why Use Smart Money Signals
Markets are driven by liquidity, momentum, and structure. Smart Money Signals uncovers these forces by translating price action into a clear visual map of flow. It shows:
Where structure was built.
Where it was defended.
Where it was broken.
And where momentum is likely to carry next.
By combining flow detection, dynamic zones, and a live analytics dashboard, the indicator provides traders with a complete framework for reading price action in real time.
Whether you trade crypto, forex, or indices, Smart Money Signals adapts seamlessly to any asset class, giving you clarity, precision, and confidence to execute without second-guessing.
Smart Money Breakouts [iskess 01-02 11:05]This is an big update to the excellent Smart Money Breakout Script published in Oct 2023 by ChartPrime who, to my knowledge, was the original author.
FULL CREDIT GOES TO CHARTPRIME FOR THIS ORIGINAL WORK.
Per the moderator's rules, you will find below a meaningful, detailed self-contained description that does not rely on delegation to the open source code or links to other content. You will find in the description details on what the script does, how it does that, how to use it, and how it is original.
The "Smart Money Breakouts" indicator is designed to identify breakouts based on changes in character (CHOCH) or breaks of structure (BOS) patterns, facilitating automated trading with user-defined Take Profit (TP) level.
The indicator incorporates essential elements such as volume analysis and a data table to assist traders in optimizing their strategies.
🔸Breakout Detection:
The indicator scans price movements for "Change in Character" (CHOCH) and "Break of Structure" (BOS) patterns, signaling potential breakout opportunities in the market.
🔸User-Defined TP/SL :
Traders can customize the Take Profit (TP) and Stop Loss (SL) through the indicator settings, with these levels dynamically calculated based on the Average True Range (ATR). This allows for precise risk management and profit targets that adapt to market volatility. Traders can also select the lookback period for the TP/SL calculations.
🔸Volume Analysis and Trade Direction Specific Analysis:
The indicator includes a volume checker that provides valuable insights into the strength of the breakout, taking into account trade direction.
🔸If the volume label is red and the trade is long, it suggests a higher likelihood of hitting the Stop Loss (SL).
🔸If the volume label is green and the trade is long, it indicates a higher probability of hitting the Take Profit (TP).
🔸For short trades, a red volume label suggests a higher likelihood of hitting TP, while a green label suggests a higher likelihood of hitting SL.
🔸A yellow volume label suggests that the volume is inconclusive, neither favoring bullish nor bearish movements.
🔸Data Table:
The indicator features a data table that keeps track of the number of winning and losing trades for specific timeframes or configurations. It also shows the percentage of profits vs losses, and the overall profit/loss for the selected lookback period.
This table serves as a valuable tool for traders to analyze performance and discover optimal settings and timeframes.
The "Smart Money Breakouts" indicator provides traders with a comprehensive solution for breakout trading, combining technical analysis of changes in character and breaks of structure, volume insights, and performance tracking while dynamically adjusting TP and SL levels based on market volatility through the ATR.
This version of the script is a "significant improvement" from Chart Prime's original work in the following ways:
- A selectable range of candles for the profit/loss calculations to look back on.
- An updated table that includes the percentage of wins/losses, and and overall P&L during the selected lookback range.
- The user can now select only Long trades, Short trades, or both.
- The percentage gain/loss is now indicated for every trade on the chart.
- The user can now select a different multiplier for Stop Loss or Take Profit thresholds.
Smart Money Liquidity Heatmap [AlgoAlpha]🌟📈 Introducing the Smart Money Liquidity Heatmap by AlgoAlpha! 🗺️🚀
Dive into the depths of market liquidity with our innovative Pine Script™ indicator designed to illuminate the trading actions of smart money! This meticulously crafted tool provides an enhanced visualization of liquidity flow, highlighting the dynamics between smart and retail investors directly on your chart! 🌐🔍
🙌 Key Features of the Smart Money Liquidity Heatmap:
🖼️ Visual Clarity: Uses vibrant heatmap colors to represent liquidity concentrations, making it easier to spot significant trading zones.
🔧 Customizable Settings: Adjust index periods, volume flow periods, and more to tailor the heatmap to your trading strategy.
📊 Dynamic Ratios: Computes the ratio of smart money to retail trading activity, providing insights into who is driving market movements.
👓 Transparency Options: Modify color intensity for better visibility against various chart backgrounds.
🛠 How to Use the Smart Money Liquidity Heatmap:
1️⃣ Add the Indicator:
Add the indicator to favourites. Customize settings to align with your trading preferences, including periods for index calculation and volume flow.
2️⃣ Market Analysis:
Monitor the heatmap for high liquidity zones signalled by the heatmap. These are potential areas where smart money is actively engaging, providing crucial insights into market dynamics.
Basic Logic Behind the Indicator:
The Smart Money Liquidity Heatmap utilizes the Smart Money Interest Index Indicator and operates by differentiating between the trading behaviors of informed (smart money) and less-informed (retail) traders. It calculates the differences between specific volume indices—Positive Volume Index (PVI) for retail investors and Negative Volume Index (NVI) for institutional players—and their respective moving averages, highlighting these differences using the Relative Strength Index (RSI) over user-specified periods. This calculation generates a ratio that is then normalized and compared against a threshold to identify areas of high institutional trading interest, visually representing these zones on your chart as vibrant heatmaps. This enables traders to visually identify where significant trading activities among smart money are occurring, potentially signalling important buying or selling opportunities.
🎉 Elevate your trading experience with precision, insight, and clarity by integrating the Smart Money Liquidity Heatmap into your toolkit today!
Smart Money Index (SMI) Backtest Attention:
If you would to use this indicator on the ES, you should have intraday data 60min in your account.
Smart money index (SMI) or smart money flow index is a technical analysis indicator demonstrating investors sentiment.
The index was invented and popularized by money manager Don Hays. The indicator is based on intra-day price patterns.
The main idea is that the majority of traders (emotional, news-driven) overreact at the beginning of the trading day
because of the overnight news and economic data. There is also a lot of buying on market orders and short covering at the opening.
Smart, experienced investors start trading closer to the end of the day having the opportunity to evaluate market performance.
Therefore, the basic strategy is to bet against the morning price trend and bet with the evening price trend. The SMI may be calculated
for many markets and market indices (S&P 500, DJIA, etc.)
The SMI sends no clear signal whether the market is bullish or bearish. There are also no fixed absolute or relative readings signaling
about the trend. Traders need to look at the SMI dynamics relative to that of the market. If, for example, SMI rises sharply when the
market falls, this fact would mean that smart money is buying, and the market is to revert to an uptrend soon. The opposite situation
is also true. A rapidly falling SMI during a bullish market means that smart money is selling and that market is to revert to a downtrend
soon. The SMI is, therefore, a trend-based indicator.
Some analysts use the smart money index to claim that precious metals such as gold will continually maintain value in the future.
You can change long to short in the Input Settings
WARNING:
- For purpose educate only
- This script to change bars colors.
Smart Money Dynamics Blocks — Pearson MatrixSmart Money Dynamics Blocks — Pearson Matrix
A structural fusion of Prime Number Theory, Pearson Correlation, and Cumulative Delta Geometry.
1. Mathematical Foundation
This indicator is built on the intersection of Prime Number Theory and the Pearson correlation coefficient, creating a structural framework that quantifies how price and time evolve together.
Prime numbers — unique, indivisible, and irregular — are used here as nonlinear time intervals. Each prime length (2, 3, 5, 7, 11…97) represents a regression horizon where correlation is measured between price and time. The result is a multi-scale correlation lattice — a geometric matrix that captures hidden directional strength and temporal bias beyond traditional moving averages.
2. The Pearson Matrix Logic
For every prime interval p, the indicator calculates the linear correlation:
r_p = corr(price, bar_index, p)
Each r_p reflects how closely price and time move together across a prime-defined window. All r_p values are then averaged to create avgR, a single adaptive coefficient summarizing overall structural coherence.
- When avgR > 0.8 → strong positive correlation (labeled R+).
- When avgR < -0.8 → strong negative correlation (labeled R−).
This approach gives a mathematically grounded definition of trend — one that isn’t based on pattern recognition, but on measurable correlation strength.
3. Sequential Prime Slope and Median Pivot
Using the ordered sequence of 25 prime intervals, the model computes sequential slopes between adjacent primes. These slopes represent the rate of change of structure between two prime scales. A robust median aggregator smooths the slopes, producing a clean, stable directional vector.
The system anchors this slope to the 41-bar pivot — the median of the first 25 primes — serving as the geometric midpoint of the prime lattice. The resulting yellow line on the chart is not an ordinary regression line; it’s a dynamic prime-slope function, adapting continuously with correlation feedback.
4. Regression-Style Parallel Bands
Around this prime-slope line, the indicator constructs parallel bands using standard deviation envelopes — conceptually similar to a regression channel but recalculated through the prime–Pearson matrix.
These bands adjust dynamically to:
- Volatility, via standard deviation of residuals.
- Correlation strength, via avgR sign weighting.
Together, they visualize statistical deviation geometry, making it easier to observe symmetry, expansion, and contraction phases of price structure.
5. Volume and Cumulative Delta Peaks
Below the geometric layer, the indicator incorporates a custom lower-timeframe volume feed — by default using 15-second data (custom_tf_input_volume = “15S”). This allows precise delta computation between up-volume and down-volume even on higher timeframe charts.
From this feed, the indicator accumulates delta over a configurable period (default: 100 bars). When cumulative delta reaches a local maximum or minimum, peak and trough markers appear, showing the precise bar where buying or selling pressure statistically peaked.
This combination of geometry and order flow reveals the intersection of market structure and energy — where liquidity pressure expresses itself through mathematical form.
6. Chart Interpretation
The primary chart view represents the live execution of the indicator. It displays the relationship between structural correlation and volume behavior in real time.
Orange “R+” and blue “R−” labels indicate regions of strong positive or negative Pearson correlation across the prime matrix. The yellow median prime-slope line serves as the structural backbone of the indicator, while green and red parallel bands act as dynamic regression boundaries derived from the underlying correlation strength. Peaks and troughs in cumulative delta — displayed as numerical annotations — mark statistically significant shifts in buying and selling pressure.
The secondary visualization (Prime Regression Concept) expands on this by illustrating how regression behavior evolves across prime intervals. Each colored regression fan corresponds to a prime number window (2, 3, 5, 7, …, 97), demonstrating how multiple regression lines would appear if drawn independently. The indicator integrates these into one unified geometric model — eliminating the need to plot tens of regression lines manually. It’s a conceptual tool to help visualize the internal logic: the synthesis of many small-scale regressions into a single coherent structure.
7. Interpretive Insight
This model is not a prediction tool; it’s an instrument of mathematical observation. By translating price dynamics into a prime-structured correlation space, it reveals how coherence unfolds through time — not as a forecast, but as a measurable evolution of structure.
It unifies three analytical domains:
- Prime distribution — defines a nonlinear temporal architecture.
- Pearson correlation — quantifies statistical cohesion.
- Cumulative delta — expresses behavioral imbalance in order flow.
The synthesis creates a geometric analysis of liquidity and time — where structure meets energy, and where the invisible rhythm of market flow becomes measurable.
8. Contribution & Feedback
Share your observations in the comments:
- The time gap and alternation between R+ and R− clusters.
- How different timeframes change delta sensitivity or reveal compression/expansion.
- Prime intervals/clusters that tend to sit near turning points or liquidity shifts.
- How avgR behaves across assets or regimes (trending, ranging, high-vol).
- Notable interactions with the parallel bands (touches, breaks, mean-revert).
Your field notes help others read the model more effectively and compare contexts.
Summary
- Primes define the structure.
- Pearson quantifies coherence.
- Slope median stabilizes geometry.
- Regression bands visualize deviation.
- Cumulative delta locates imbalance.
Together, they construct a framework where mathematics meets market behavior.
Smart Money Support/Resistance — LiteSmart Money Support/Resistance — Lite
Overview & Methodology
This indicator identifies support and resistance as zones derived from concentrated buying and selling pressure, rather than relying solely on traditional swing highs/lows. Its design focuses on transparency: how data is sourced, how zones are computed, and how the on‑chart display should be interpreted.
Lower‑Timeframe (LTF) Data
The script requests Up Volume, Down Volume, and Volume Delta from a lower timeframe to expose intrabar order‑flow structure that the chart’s native timeframe cannot show. In practical terms, this lets you see where buyers or sellers briefly dominated inside the body of a higher‑timeframe bar.
bool use_custom_tf_input = input.bool(true, title="Use custom lower timeframe", tooltip="Override the automatically chosen lower timeframe for volume calculations.", group=grpVolume)
string custom_tf_input = input. Timeframe("1", title="Lower timeframe", tooltip="Lower timeframe used for up/down volume calculations (default 5 seconds).", group=grpVolume)
import TradingView/ta/10 as tvta
resolve_lower_tf(useCustom, customTF) =>
useCustom ? customTF :
timeframe.isseconds ? "1S" :
timeframe.isintraday ? "1" :
timeframe.isdaily ? "5" : "60"
get_up_down_volume(lowerTf) =>
= tvta.requestUpAndDownVolume(lowerTf)
var float upVolume = na
var float downVolume = na
var float deltaVolume = na
string lower_tf = resolve_lower_tf(use_custom_tf_input, custom_tf_input)
= get_up_down_volume(lower_tf)
upVolume := u_tmp
downVolume := d_tmp
deltaVolume := dl_tmp
• Data source: TradingView’s ta.requestUpAndDownVolume(lowerTf) via the official TA library.
• Plan capabilities: higher‑tier subscriptions unlock seconds‑based charts and allow more historical bars per chart. This expands both the temporal depth of LTF data and the precision of short‑horizon analysis, while base tiers provide minute‑level data suitable for day/short‑swing studies.
• Coverage clarity: a small on‑chart Coverage Panel reports the active lower timeframe, the number of bars covered, and the latest computed support/resistance ranges so you always know the bounds of valid LTF input.
Core Method
1) Data acquisition (LTF)
The script retrieves three series from the chosen lower timeframe:
– Up Volume (buyers)
– Down Volume (sellers)
– Delta (Up – Down)
2) Rolling window & extrema
Over a user‑defined lookback (Global Volume Period), the algorithm builds rolling arrays of completed bars and scans for extrema:
– Buyers_max / Buyers_min from Up Volume
– Sellers_max / Sellers_min from Down Volume
Only completed bars are considered; the current bar is excluded for stability.
3) Price mapping
The extrema are mapped back to their source candles to obtain price bounds:
– For “maximum” roles the algorithm uses the relevant candle highs.
– For “minimum” roles it uses the relevant candle lows.
These pairs define candidate resistance (max‑based) and support (min‑based) zones or vice versa.
4) Zone construction & minimum width
To ensure practicality on all symbols, zones enforce a minimum vertical thickness of two ticks. This prevents visually invisible or overly thin ranges on instruments with tight ticks.
5) Vertical role resolution
When both max‑ and min‑based zones exist, the script compares their midpoints. If, due to local price structure, the min‑based zone sits above the max‑based zone, display roles are swapped so the higher zone is labeled Resistance and the lower zone Support. Colors/widths are updated accordingly to keep the visual legend consistent.
6) Rendering & panel
Two horizontal lines and a filled box represent each active zone. The Coverage Panel (bottom‑right by default) prints:
– Lower‑timeframe in use
– Number of bars covered by LTF data
– Current Support and Resistance ranges
If the two zones overlap, an additional “Range Market” note is shown.
Key Inputs
• Global Volume Period: shared lookback window for the extrema search.
• Lower timeframe: user‑selectable override of the automatically resolved lower timeframe.
• Visualization toggles: independent show/hide controls and colors for maximum (resistance) and minimum (support) zones.
• Coverage Panel: enable/disable the single‑cell table and its readout.
Operational Notes
• The algorithm aligns all lookups to completed bars (no peeking). Price references are shifted appropriately to avoid using the still‑forming bar in calculations.
• Second‑based lower timeframes improve granularity for scalping and very short‑term entries. Minute‑based lower timeframes provide broader coverage for intraday and short‑swing contexts.
• Use the Coverage Panel to confirm the true extent of available LTF history on your symbol/plan before drawing conclusions from very deep lookbacks.
Visual Walkthrough
A step‑by‑step image sequence accompanies this description. Each figure demonstrates how the indicator reads LTF volume, locates extrema, builds price‑mapped zones, and updates labels/colors when vertical order requires it.
Chart Interpretation
This chart illustrates two distinct perspectives of the Smart Money Support/Resistance — Lite indicator, each derived from different lookback horizons and lower-timeframe (LTF) resolutions.
1- Short-term view (43 bars, 10-second LTF)
Using the most recent 43 completed bars with 10-second intrabar data, the algorithm detects that both maximum and minimum volume extrema fall within a narrow range. The result is a clearly identified range market: resistance between 178.15–184.55 and support between 175.02–179.38.
The Coverage Panel (bottom-right) confirms the scope of valid input: the lower timeframe used, number of bars covered, and the resulting zones. This short-term scan highlights how the indicator adapts to limited data depth, flagging sideways structure where neither side dominates.
2 - Long-term view (120 bars, 30-second LTF)
Over a wider 120-bar lookback with higher-granularity 30-second data, broader supply and demand zones emerge.
– The long-term resistance zone captures the concentration of buyers and sellers at the upper boundary of recent price history.
– The long-term support zone anchors to the opposite side of the distribution, derived from maxima and minima of both buying and selling pressure.
These zones reflect deeper structural levels where market participants previously committed significant volume.
Combined Perspective
By aligning the short-term and long-term outputs, the chart shows how the indicator distinguishes immediate consolidation (range market) from more durable support and resistance levels derived from extended history. This dual resolution approach makes clear that support and resistance are not static lines but dynamic zones, dependent on both timeframe depth and the resolution of intrabar volume data.
Smart Money LITE — Daily Sweep → HQ Signals (VWAP • FVG • CHoCH) 🔗 PRO VERSION (VWAP + FVG + CHoCH — full confirmations, all timeframes):
chartedgepro.gumroad.com/l/rmnbhw
Daily liquidity sweep → confluence signals with VWAP, FVG & CHoCH. Works on all timeframes & markets (Indices, Forex, Crypto).
WHAT IT DOES
Smart Money LITE+ highlights high-quality LONG/SHORT signals only after daily liquidity is swept (previous day high/low) with confluence from VWAP, FVG and structure (BOS/CHoCH).
Works on all timeframes and across markets: indices, forex, crypto.
KEY FEATURES (Lite)
• Daily sweep logic (PDH/PDL) + previous day zones
• VWAP + deviation bands (optional) and proximity filter
• 3-bar FVG boxes (visual) with adjustable extension
• ATR/volatility filter, optional HTF trend filter
• Anti-spam cooldown, clean LONG/SHORT labels
• Alerts: HQ LONG / HQ SHORT
HOW TO USE
1. Wait for price to sweep PDH/PDL → indicator opens “signal window”.
2. Look for confluence: VWAP touch/proximity + CHoCH or BOS in direction.
3. Enter with proper risk management (stop beyond swing/zone, partials).
SETTINGS TIPS
• Enable “Require VWAP Confluence?” for strictest setups.
• Use “HTF Trend Filter?” to align with higher-timeframe EMA trend.
• Adjust “After sweep (bars)” to define signal validity window.
• FVGs are visual in Lite — advanced filtering and confirmation are in Pro.
WHO IT'S FOR
Scalpers, intraday, and swing traders looking for objective, visual signals based on liquidity sweeps and VWAP/FVG confluence.
PRO VERSION (full confirmations)
Adds advanced FVG/iFVG logic, more confluence filters, dynamic risk tools and extended alert packages — optimized for all timeframes.
👉 chartedgepro.gumroad.com/l/rmnbhw
NOTES
• For educational purposes only. No financial advice.
• “Lite” is open-source; redistribution of code follows TradingView rules.
Smart Money Breakout Channels [AlgoAlpha]🟠 OVERVIEW
This script draws breakout detection zones called “Smart Money Breakout Channels” based on volatility-normalized price movement and visualizes them as dynamic boxes with volume overlays. It identifies temporary accumulation or distribution ranges using a custom normalized volatility metric and tracks when price breaks out of those zones—either upward or downward. Each channel represents a structured range where smart money may be active, helping traders anticipate key breakouts with added context from volume delta, up/down volume, and a visual gradient gauge for momentum bias.
🟠 CONCEPTS
The script calculates normalized price volatility by measuring the standard deviation of price mapped to a scale using the highest and lowest prices over a set lookback period. When normalized volatility reaches a local low and flips upward, a boxed channel is drawn between the highest and lowest prices in that zone. These boxes persist until price breaks out, either with a strong candle close (configurable) or by touching the boundary. Volume analysis enhances interpretation by rendering delta bars inside the box, showing volume distribution during the channel. Additionally, a real-time visual “gauge” shows where volume delta sits within the channel range, helping users spot pressure imbalances.
🟠 FEATURES
Automatic detection and drawing of breakout channels based on volatility-normalized price pivots.
Optional nested channels to allow multiple simultaneous zones or a clean single-zone view.
Gradient-filled volume gauge with dynamic pointer to show current delta pressure within the box.
Three volume visualization modes: raw volume, comparative up/down volume, and delta.
Alerts for new channel creation and confirmed bullish or bearish breakouts.
🟠 USAGE
Apply the indicator to any chart. Wait for a new breakout box to form—this occurs when volatility behavior shifts and a stable range emerges. Once a box appears, monitor price relative to its boundaries. A breakout above suggests bullish continuation, below suggests bearish continuation; signals are stronger when “Strong Closes Only” is enabled.
Watch the internal volume candles to understand where buy/sell pressure is concentrated during the box. Use the gauge on the right to interpret whether net pressure is building upward or downward before breakout to anticipate the direction.
Use alerts to catch breakout events without needing to monitor the chart constantly 🚨.
Smart Money Concepts (Advanced)Inspired and initially based on LuxAlgo's Smart Money Concepts Indicator I created a library lib_smc that started to convert every function and return objects. This allowed certain customizations like tracking the current fill level of FVGs or tracking the creation of Order Blocks, by monitoring consecutive bars against the current trend.
This indicator is provided as is, based on, but probably not always be up to date with my lib_smc that I am using for my projects.
WARNING: This indicator shows EXPERIMENTAL Order Blocks that are tracked LIVE. Unlike usual Order Blocks these are not just based on the last confirmed Swing Point (formed 50 bars before) but on consecutive candles opposing an unconfirmed trend. Blocks are confirmed by price movements relative to the unconfirmed block and unconfirmed swing points. This means that some Order Blocks will appear on pullbacks, as well as reversals.
Features
Swing Points (HH / LH / HL / LL), indicating support / resistance zones price might reject off of or want to push through
Market Structure (BOS / ChoCh), indicates confirmation for a continued / changing trend
live Order Blocks (OB), see warning above.
Fair Value Gaps (FVG), optional from higher timeframes
Equal Highs / Lows (EQH/EQL), indicates strong support / resistance zones, especially when the bars forming it have long wicks toward that zone
using my lib_no_delay all moving averages are working from bar 0, so it can be used on charts with limited bars
Smart Money Setup 03 [TradingFinder] Minor OB & Trend Proof🔵 Introduction
The "Smart Money Concept" transcends mere technical trading strategies; it embodies a comprehensive philosophy elucidating market dynamics. Central to this concept is the acknowledgment that influential market participants manipulate price actions, presenting challenges for retail traders.
As a "retail trader", aligning your strategy with the behavior of "Smart Money," primarily market makers, is paramount. Understanding their trading patterns, which revolve around supply, demand, and market structure, forms the cornerstone of your approach. Consequently, decisions to enter trades should be informed by these considerations.
🟣 Important Note
In this setup, pattern formation revolves around the robustness of the "Stop Hunt" targeting retail traders.
When this stop hunt occurs, if the price tests below the minor pivot or above the minor pivot, a "Minor Order Block" is formed.
Similarly, if the price tests below the major pivot or above the major pivot, a "Major Order Block" is formed.
Since the price hasn't successfully broken the major pivots before breaking the Top or Bottom, it can be inferred that the minor pivots formed within a leg of price movement exhibit a "Range" structure.
For a deeper comprehension of this setup, refer to the accompanying visual aids below.
Bullish Setup Details :
Bearish Setup Details :
🔵 How to Use
Upon integrating the indicator into your chart, exercise patience as you await the evolution of the trading setup.
Experiment with different trading positions by adjusting both the "Time Frame" and "Pivot Period". Typically, setups materializing over longer "Time Frames" and "Pivot Periods" carry heightened validity.
Bullish Setup Details on Chart :
Bearish Setup Details on Chart :
Within the settings, you possess the flexibility to modify the "Pivot Period" input to tailor the indicator to your preferences.
Smart Money Breakouts [ChartPrime]The " Smart Money Breakouts " indicator is designed to identify breakouts based on changes in character (CHOCH) or breaks of structure (BOS) patterns, facilitating automated trading with user-defined Take Profit (TP) level.
the indicator incorporates essential elements such as volume analysis and a data table to assist traders in optimizing their strategies.
🔸 Breakout Detection:
The indicator scans price movements for "Change in Character" (CHOCH) and "Break of Structure" (BOS) patterns, signaling potential breakout opportunities in the market.
🔸User-Defined TP :
Traders can customize the Take Profit (TP) through the indicator settings, with these levels dynamically calculated based on the Average True Range (ATR). This allows for precise risk management and profit targets that adapt to market volatility.
🔸 Volume Analysis and Trade Direction Specific Analysis:
The indicator includes a volume checker that provides valuable insights into the strength of the breakout, taking into account trade direction.
🔸If the volume label is red and the trade is long, it suggests a higher likelihood of hitting the Stop Loss (SL).
🔸If the volume label is green and the trade is long, it indicates a higher probability of hitting the Take Profit (TP).
🔸For short trades, a red volume label suggests a higher likelihood of hitting TP, while a green label suggests a higher likelihood of hitting SL.
🔸A yellow volume label suggests that the volume is inconclusive, neither favoring bullish nor bearish movements.
🔸Data Table:
The indicator features a data table that keeps track of the number of winning and losing trades for specific timeframes or configurations.
This table serves as a valuable tool for traders to analyze performance and discover optimal settings and timeframes.
The "Smart Money Breakouts" indicator provides traders with a comprehensive solution for breakout trading, combining technical analysis of changes in character and breaks of structure, volume insights, and performance tracking while dynamically adjusting TP and SL levels based on market volatility through the ATR.
Smart Money Range [ChartPrime]The Smart Money Range indicator is designed to provide traders with a holistic view of market structure, emphasizing potential key support and resistance levels within a predefined range. This indicator is not just a visually pleasing, but also a comprehensive guide to understanding the market’s dynamics at a given level.
Key Features:
Defined Range: The indicator demarcates a clear range, highlighting support and resistance levels within it. This aids in identifying potential areas of buying and selling pressure. These are derived from highly significant areas that have been touched many times before.
Touches Counter: Underneath the support and resistance lines, there are numerical values that show the number of times price has interacted with these levels. This can provide insights into the strength or weakness of a particular level.
Zig-Zag Projections: Within the range, there's a zig-zag pattern indicating possible future touches, helping traders anticipate future price movements.
Double-Sided Profile: To the right of the range, a dual-profile is showcased. One side of the profile displays the volume traded at specific price levels, giving insights into where significant buying or selling has occurred. On the other side, it reflects the number of touches at that given price level, reinforcing the importance of particular price points.
Customizability: Users have the option to adjust the period setting, allowing them to cater the indicator to their specific trading style and configuration. Additionally, with volume levels settings, traders can adjust the number of bins in the profile for a tailored view.
Smarter MACD BandThe Smarter MACD displayed as a band instead of an oscillator. A classic MACD with average peak and dip lines. The lighter green and red horizontal lines are the average peak and dip of the entire span, respectively. The second, bolder of the two lines are the averages of the peaks and dips above and below the overall peak and dip averages. The filled in color is to help visualize these averages and possible trade setups.
MA SMART Angle
### 📊 WHAT IS MA SMART ANGLE?
**MA SMART Angle** is an advanced momentum and trend detection indicator that analyzes the angles (slopes) of multiple moving averages to generate clear, non-repainting BUY and SELL signals.
**Original Concept Credit:** This indicator builds upon the "MA Angles" concept originally created by **JD** (also known as Duyck). The core angle calculation methodology and Jurik Moving Average (JMA) implementation by **Everget** are preserved from the original open-source work. The angle calculation formula was contributed by **KyJ**. This enhanced version is published with respect to the open-source nature of the original indicator.
Original indicator reference: "ma angles - JD" by Duyck
---
## 🎯 ORIGINALITY & VALUE PROPOSITION
### **What Makes This Different from the Original:**
While the original "MA Angles" by **JD** provided excellent angle visualization, it lacked actionable entry signals. **MA SMART Angle** addresses this by adding:
**1. Clear Entry/Exit Signals**
- Explicit BUY/SELL arrows based on angle crossovers, momentum confirmation, and MA alignment
- No guessing when to enter trades - the indicator tells you exactly when conditions align
**2. Non-Repainting Logic**
- All signals use confirmed historical data (shifted by 2 bars minimum)
- Critical for backtesting reliability and live trading confidence
- Original indicator could repaint signals on current bar
**3. Dual Signal System**
- **Simple Mode:** More frequent signals based on angle crossovers + momentum (for active traders)
- **Strict Mode:** Requires full multi-MA alignment + momentum confirmation (for conservative traders)
- Adaptable to different trading styles and risk tolerances
**4. Smart Signal Filtering**
- **Anti-spam cooldown:** Prevents duplicate signals within configurable bar count
- **No-trade zone detection:** Filters out low-conviction sideways markets automatically
- **Multi-timeframe MA alignment:** Ensures all moving averages agree on direction before signaling
**5. Enhanced Visualization**
- Large, clear BUY/SELL arrows with descriptive labels
- Color-coded backgrounds for market states (trending vs. ranging)
- Momentum histogram showing acceleration/deceleration in real-time
- Live status table displaying trend strength, angle value, momentum, and MA alignment
**6. Professional Alert System**
- Four distinct alert conditions: BUY Signal, SELL Signal, Strong BUY, Strong SELL
- Enables automated trade notifications and strategy integration
**7. Modified MA Periods**
- Original used EMA(27), EMA(83), EMA(278)
- Enhanced version uses faster EMA(3), EMA(8), EMA(13) for more responsive signals
- Better suited for modern volatile markets and shorter timeframes
---
## 📐 HOW IT WORKS - TECHNICAL EXPLANATION
### **Core Methodology:**
The indicator calculates angles (slopes) for five key moving averages:
- **JMA (Jurik Moving Average)** - Smooth, lag-reduced trend line (original implementation by **Everget**)
- **JMA Fast** - Responsive momentum indicator with higher power parameter
- **MA27 (EMA 3)** - Primary fast-moving average for signal generation
- **MA83 (EMA 8)** - Medium-term trend confirmation
- **MA278 (EMA 13)** - Slower trend filter
### **Angle Calculation Formula (by KyJ):**
```
angle = arctan((MA - MA ) / ATR(14)) × (180 / π)
```
**Why ATR normalization?**
- Makes angles comparable across different instruments (forex, stocks, crypto)
- Makes angles comparable across different timeframes
- Accounts for volatility - a 10-point move in different assets has different significance
**Angle Interpretation:**
- **> 15°** = Strong trend (momentum accelerating)
- **0° to 15°** = Weak trend (momentum present but moderate)
- **-2° to +2°** = No-trade zone (sideways/choppy market)
- **< -15°** = Strong downtrend
### **Signal Generation Logic:**
#### **BUY Signal Conditions:**
1. MA27 angle crosses above 0° (upward momentum initiates)
2. All three EMAs (3, 8, 13) pointing upward (trend alignment confirmed)
3. Momentum is positive for 2+ bars (acceleration, not deceleration)
4. Angle exceeds minimum threshold (not in no-trade zone)
5. Cooldown period passed (prevents signal spam)
#### **SELL Signal Conditions:**
1. MA27 angle crosses below 0° (downward momentum initiates)
2. All three EMAs pointing downward (downtrend alignment)
3. Momentum is negative for 2+ bars
4. Angle below negative threshold (not in no-trade zone)
5. Cooldown period passed
#### **Strong BUY+ / SELL+ Signals:**
Additional entry opportunities when JMA Fast crosses JMA Slow while maintaining strong directional angle - indicates momentum acceleration within established trend.
---
## 🔧 HOW TO USE
### **Recommended Settings by Trading Style:**
**Scalpers / Day Traders:**
- Signal Type: **Simple**
- Minimum Angle: **3-5°**
- Cooldown Bars: **3-5 bars**
- Timeframes: 1m, 5m, 15m
**Swing Traders:**
- Signal Type: **Strict**
- Minimum Angle: **7-10°**
- Cooldown Bars: **8-12 bars**
- Timeframes: 1H, 4H, Daily
**Position Traders:**
- Signal Type: **Strict**
- Minimum Angle: **10-15°**
- Cooldown Bars: **15-20 bars**
- Timeframes: Daily, Weekly
### **Parameter Descriptions:**
**1. Source** (default: OHLC4)
- Price data used for MA calculations
- OHLC4 provides smoothest angles
- Close is more responsive but noisier
**2. Threshold for No-Trade Zones** (default: 2°)
- Angles below this are considered sideways/ranging
- Increase for stricter filtering of choppy markets
- Decrease to allow signals in quieter trending periods
**3. Signal Type** (Simple vs. Strict)
- **Simple:** Angle crossover OR (trend + momentum)
- **Strict:** Angle crossover AND all MAs aligned AND momentum confirmed
- Start with Simple, switch to Strict if too many false signals
**4. Minimum Angle for Signal** (default: 5°)
- Only generate signals when angle exceeds this threshold
- Higher values = stronger trends required
- Lower values = more sensitive to momentum changes
**5. Cooldown Bars** (default: 5)
- Minimum bars between consecutive signals
- Prevents spam during volatile chop
- Scale with your timeframe (higher TF = more bars)
**6. Color Bars** (default: true)
- Colors chart bars based on signal state
- Green = bullish conditions, Red = bearish conditions
- Can disable if you prefer clean price bars
**7. Background Colors**
- **Yellow background** = No-trade zone (low angle, ranging market)
- **Green flash** = BUY signal generated
- **Red flash** = SELL signal generated
- All customizable or can be disabled
---
## 📊 INTERPRETING THE INDICATOR
### **Visual Elements:**
**Main Chart Window:**
- **Thick Lime/Fuchsia Line** = MA27 angle (primary signal line)
- **Medium Green/Red Line** = MA83 angle (trend confirmation)
- **Thin Green/Red Line** = MA278 angle (slow trend filter)
- **Aqua/Orange Line** = JMA Fast (momentum detector)
- **Green/Red Area** = JMA slope (overall trend context)
- **Blue/Purple Histogram** = Momentum (angle acceleration/deceleration)
**Signal Arrows:**
- **Large Green ▲ "BUY"** = Primary buy signal (all conditions met)
- **Small Green ▲ "BUY+"** = Strong momentum buy (JMA fast cross)
- **Large Red ▼ "SELL"** = Primary sell signal (all conditions met)
- **Small Red ▼ "SELL+"** = Strong momentum sell (JMA fast cross)
**Status Table (Top Right):**
- **Angle:** Current MA27 angle in degrees
- **Trend:** Classification (STRONG UP/DOWN, UP/DOWN, FLAT)
- **Momentum:** Acceleration state (ACCEL UP/DN, Up/Down)
- **MAs:** Alignment status (ALL UP/DOWN, Mixed)
- **Zone:** Trading zone status (ACTIVE vs. NO TRADE)
- **Last:** Bars since last signal
### **Trading Strategies:**
**Strategy 1: Pure Signal Following**
- Enter LONG on BUY signal
- Exit on SELL signal
- Use stop-loss at recent swing low/high
- Works best on trending instruments
**Strategy 2: Confirmation with Price Action**
- Wait for BUY signal + bullish candlestick pattern
- Wait for SELL signal + bearish candlestick pattern
- Increases win rate by filtering premature signals
- Recommended for beginners
**Strategy 3: Momentum Acceleration**
- Use BUY+/SELL+ signals for adding to positions
- Only take these in direction of primary signal
- Scalp quick moves during momentum spikes
- For experienced traders
**Strategy 4: Mean Reversion in No-Trade Zones**
- When status shows "NO TRADE", fade extremes
- Wait for angle to exit no-trade zone for reversal
- Contrarian approach for range-bound markets
- Requires tight stops
---
## ⚠️ LIMITATIONS & DISCLAIMERS
**What This Indicator DOES:**
✅ Measures momentum direction and strength via angle analysis
✅ Generates signals when multiple conditions align
✅ Filters out low-conviction sideways markets
✅ Provides visual clarity on trend state
**What This Indicator DOES NOT:**
❌ Predict future price movements with certainty
❌ Guarantee profitable trades (no indicator can)
❌ Work equally well on all instruments/timeframes
❌ Replace proper risk management and position sizing
**Known Limitations:**
- **Lagging Nature:** Like all moving averages, signals occur after momentum begins
- **Whipsaw Risk:** Can generate false signals in volatile, directionless markets
- **Optimization Required:** Parameters need adjustment for different assets
- **Not a Complete System:** Should be combined with risk management, position sizing, and other analysis
**Best Performance Conditions:**
- Strong trending markets (crypto bull runs, stock breakouts)
- Liquid instruments (major forex pairs, large-cap stocks)
- Appropriate timeframe selection (match to trading style)
- Used alongside support/resistance and volume analysis
---
## 🔔 ALERT SETUP
The indicator includes four alert conditions:
**1. BUY SIGNAL**
- Message: "MA SMART Angle: BUY SIGNAL! Angle crossed up with momentum"
- Use for: Primary long entries
**2. SELL SIGNAL**
- Message: "MA SMART Angle: SELL SIGNAL! Angle crossed down with momentum"
- Use for: Primary short entries or long exits
**3. Strong BUY**
- Message: "MA SMART Angle: Strong BUY momentum - JMA fast crossed up"
- Use for: Adding to longs or aggressive entries
**4. Strong SELL**
- Message: "MA SMART Angle: Strong SELL momentum - JMA fast crossed down"
- Use for: Adding to shorts or aggressive exits
**Setting Up Alerts:**
1. Right-click indicator → "Add Alert on MA SMART Angle"
2. Select desired condition from dropdown
3. Choose notification method (popup, email, webhook)
4. Set alert expiration (typically "Once Per Bar Close")
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## 📚 EDUCATIONAL VALUE
This indicator serves as an excellent learning tool for understanding:
**1. Angle-Based Momentum Analysis**
- Traditional indicators show MA crossovers
- This shows the *rate of change* (velocity) of MAs
- Teaches traders to think in terms of momentum acceleration
**2. Multi-Timeframe Confirmation**
- Shows how fast, medium, and slow MAs interact
- Demonstrates importance of trend alignment
- Helps develop patience for high-probability setups
**3. Signal Quality vs. Quantity Tradeoff**
- Simple mode = more signals, more noise
- Strict mode = fewer signals, higher quality
- Teaches discretionary filtering skills
**4. Market State Recognition**
- Visual distinction between trending and ranging markets
- Helps traders avoid trading choppy conditions
- Develops "market context" awareness
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## 🔄 DIFFERENCES FROM OTHER MA INDICATORS
**vs. Traditional MA Crossovers:**
- Measures momentum (angle) rather than just price crossing MA
- Provides earlier signals as angles change before price crosses
- Filters better for sideways markets using no-trade zones
**vs. MACD:**
- Uses multiple MAs instead of just two
- ATR normalization makes it universal across instruments
- Visual angle representation more intuitive than histogram
**vs. Supertrend:**
- Not based on ATR bands but on MA slope analysis
- Provides graduated strength indication (not just binary trend)
- Less prone to whipsaw in low volatility
**vs. Original "MA Angles" by JD:**
- Adds explicit entry/exit signals (original had none)
- Implements no-repaint logic for reliability
- Includes signal filtering and quality controls
- Provides dual signal systems (Simple/Strict)
- Enhanced visualization and status monitoring
- Uses faster MA periods (3/8/13 vs 27/83/278) for modern markets
---
## 📖 CODE STRUCTURE (for Pine Script learners)
This indicator demonstrates:
**Advanced Pine Script Techniques:**
- Custom function implementation (JMA, angle calculation)
- Var declarations for stateful tracking
- Table creation for HUD display
- Multi-condition signal logic
- Alert system integration
- Proper use of historical references for no-repaint
**Code Organization:**
- Modular function definitions (JMA, angle)
- Clear separation of concerns (inputs, calculations, plotting, alerts)
- Extensive commenting for maintainability
- Best practices for Pine Script v5
**Learning Resources:**
- Study the JMA function to understand adaptive smoothing
- Examine angle calculation for ATR normalization technique
- Review signal logic for multi-condition confirmation patterns
- Analyze anti-spam filtering for state management
The code is open-source - feel free to study, modify, and improve upon it!
---
## 🙏 CREDITS & ATTRIBUTION
**Original Concepts:**
- **"ma angles - JD" by JD (Duyck)** - Core angle calculation methodology and indicator concept
Original open-source indicator on TradingView Community Scripts
- **JMA (Jurik Moving Average) implementation by Everget** - Smooth, low-lag moving average function
Acknowledged in original JD indicator code
- **Angle Calculation formula by KyJ** - Mathematical formula for converting MA slope to degrees using ATR normalization
Acknowledged in original JD indicator code comments
**Enhancements in This Version:**
- Signal generation logic - Original implementation for this indicator
- No-repaint confirmation system - Original implementation
- Dual signal modes (Simple/Strict) - Original implementation
- Visual enhancements and status table - Original implementation
- Alert system and signal filtering - Original implementation
- Modified MA periods (3/8/13 instead of 27/83/278) - Optimization for modern markets
**Open Source Philosophy:**
This indicator follows the open-source spirit of TradingView and the Pine Script community. The original "ma angles - JD" by JD (Duyck) was published as open-source, enabling this enhanced version. Similarly, this code is published as open-source to allow further community improvements.
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## ⚡ QUICK START GUIDE
**For New Users:**
1. Add indicator to chart
2. Start with default settings (Simple mode)
3. Wait for BUY signal (green arrow)
4. Observe how price behaves after signal
5. Check status table to understand market state
6. Adjust parameters based on your instrument/timeframe
**For Experienced Traders:**
1. Switch to Strict mode for higher quality signals
2. Increase cooldown bars to reduce frequency
3. Raise minimum angle threshold for stronger trends
4. Combine with your existing strategy for confirmation
5. Set up alerts for desired signal types
6. Backtest on your preferred instruments
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## 🎓 RECOMMENDED COMBINATIONS
**Works Well With:**
- **Volume Analysis:** Confirm signals with volume spikes
- **Support/Resistance:** Take signals near key levels
- **RSI/Stochastic:** Avoid overbought/oversold extremes
- **ATR:** Size positions based on volatility
- **Price Action:** Wait for candlestick confirmation
**Complementary Indicators:**
- Order Flow / Footprint (for institutional confirmation)
- Volume Profile (for identifying value areas)
- VWAP (for intraday mean reversion reference)
- Fibonacci Retracements (for target setting)
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## 📈 PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
**Realistic Win Rates:**
- Simple Mode: 45-55% (higher frequency, moderate accuracy)
- Strict Mode: 55-65% (lower frequency, higher accuracy)
- Combined with price action: 60-70%
**Best Asset Classes:**
1. **Cryptocurrencies** (strong trends, clear signals)
2. **Forex Major Pairs** (smooth price action, good angles)
3. **Large-Cap Stocks** (trending behavior, liquid)
4. **Index Futures** (trending instruments)
**Challenging Conditions:**
- Low volatility consolidation periods
- News-driven erratic movements
- Thin/illiquid instruments
- Counter-trending markets
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## 🛡️ RISK DISCLAIMER
**IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE:**
This indicator is for **educational and informational purposes only**. It is **NOT financial advice** and does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument.
**Trading Risks:**
- Trading carries substantial risk of loss
- Past performance does not guarantee future results
- No indicator can predict market movements with certainty
- You can lose more than your initial investment (especially with leverage)
**User Responsibilities:**
- Conduct your own research and due diligence
- Understand the instruments you trade
- Never risk more than you can afford to lose
- Use proper position sizing and risk management
- Consider consulting a licensed financial advisor
**Indicator Limitations:**
- Signals are based on historical data only
- No guarantee of accuracy or profitability
- Parameters must be optimized for your specific use case
- Results vary significantly by market conditions
By using this indicator, you acknowledge and accept all trading risks. The author is not responsible for any financial losses incurred through use of this indicator.
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## 📧 SUPPORT & FEEDBACK
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- Chart symbol and timeframe
- Parameter settings used
- Description of unexpected behavior
- Screenshot if possible
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Smart Money Proxy IndexOverview
The Smart Money Proxy Index (SMPI) is an educational tool that attempts to identify potential institutional-style behavior patterns using publicly available market data. This comprehensive tool combines multiple institutional analysis techniques into a single, easy-to-read 0-100 oscillator.
Important Disclaimer
This is an educational proxy indicator that analyzes volume and price patterns. It cannot identify actual institutional trading activity and should not be interpreted as tracking real "smart money." Use for educational purposes and combine with other analysis methods.
Inspiration & Methodology
This indicator is inspired by MAPsignals' Big Money Index (BMI) methodology but uses publicly available price and volume data with original calculations. This is an independent educational interpretation designed to teach smart money concepts to retail traders.
What It Analyzes
SMPI tracks potential "smart money" activity by combining:
Block Trading Detection - Identifies unusual volume surges with significant price impact
Money Flow Analysis - Volume-weighted price pressure using Money Flow Index
Accumulation/Distribution Patterns - Modified On-Balance Volume signals
Institutional Control Proxy - End-of-day positioning and control analysis
Key Features
– Multi-Component Analysis - Combines 4 different institutional detection methods
– BMI-Style 0-100 Scale - Familiar oscillator range with clear extreme levels
– Professional Visualization - Dynamic colors, gradient fills, and clean data table
– Comprehensive Alerts - Buy/sell signals plus divergence detection
– Fully Customizable - Adjust all parameters, colors, and display options
– Non-Repainting Signals - All alerts use confirmed data for reliability
– Educational Focus - Designed to teach institutional flow concepts
How to Interpret
Above 80: Potential smart money distribution phase (bearish pressure)
Below 20: Potential smart money accumulation phase (bullish opportunity)
Signal Generation: Buy signals when crossing above 20, sell signals when crossing below 80
Divergences: Price vs SMPI divergences can signal potential trend changes
Volume Confirmation: Higher volume ratios strengthen signal reliability
Best Practices
Timeframes: Works best on higher timeframes for institutional behavior analysis
Confirmation: Combine with other technical analysis tools and market context
Volume: Pay attention to volume confirmation in the data table
Context: Consider overall market conditions and fundamental factors
Risk Management: Not recommended as standalone trading system
Customizable Parameters
Block Volume Threshold: Sensitivity for unusual volume detection (default: 2.5x average)
SMPI Smoothing Period: Index calculation smoothing (default: 25 bars)
Extreme Levels: Overbought/oversold thresholds (default: 80/20)
Money Flow Length: MFI calculation period (default: 14)
Visual Options: Colors, signals, and display preferences
Available Alerts
Buy Signal: SMPI crosses above oversold level (20)
Sell Signal: SMPI crosses below overbought level (80)
Extreme Levels: Alerts when reaching overbought/oversold zones
Divergence Detection: Bullish and bearish price vs SMPI divergences
Educational Purpose & Limitations
This indicator is designed as an educational proxy for understanding institutional flow concepts. It analyzes publicly available price and volume data to identify potential smart money behavior patterns.
Cannot access actual institutional transaction data
Signals may be slower than day-trading indicators (intentionally designed for institutional timeframes)
Should be used in conjunction with other analysis methods
Past performance does not guarantee future results
What Makes This Different
Unlike simple volume or momentum indicators, SMPI combines multiple institutional analysis techniques into one comprehensive tool. The multi-component approach provides a more robust view of potential smart money activity.
