ICT Concept [TradingFinder] Order Block | FVG | Liquidity Sweeps🔵 Introduction
The "ICT" style is one of the subsets of "Price Action" technical analysis. ICT is a method created by "Michael Huddleston", a professional forex trader and experienced mentor. The acronym ICT stands for "Inner Circle Trader".
The main objective of the ICT trading strategy is to combine "Price Action" and the concept of "Smart Money" to identify optimal entry points into trades. However, finding suitable entry points is not the only strength of this approach. With the ICT style, traders can better understand price behavior and adapt their trading approach to market structure accordingly.
Numerous concepts are discussed in this style, but the key practical concepts for trading in financial markets include "Order Block," "Liquidity," and "FVG".
🔵 How to Use
🟣Order Block
Order blocks are a specific type of "Supply and Demand" zones formed when a series of orders are placed in a block. These orders could be created by banks or other major players. Banks typically execute large orders in blocks during their trading sessions. If they were to enter the market directly with a small quantity, significant price movements would occur before the orders are fully executed, resulting in less profit. To avoid this, they divide their orders into smaller, manageable positions. Traders should look for "buy" opportunities in "demand order blocks" areas and "sell" opportunities in "supply order blocks".
🟣Liquidity
These levels are where traders aim to exit their trades. "Market Makers" or smart money usually collects or distributes their trading positions near levels where many retail traders have placed their "Stop Loss" orders. When the liquidity resulting from these losses is collected, the price often reverses direction.
A "Stop Hunt" is a move designed to neutralize liquidity generated by triggered stop losses. Banks often use significant news events to trigger stop hunts and acquire the liquidity released in the market. If, for example, they intend to execute heavy buy orders, they encourage others to sell through stop hunts.
As a result, if there is liquidity in the market before reaching the order block region, the credibility of that order block is higher. Conversely, if liquidity is near the order block, meaning the price reaches the order block before reaching the liquidity area, the credibility of that order block is lower.
🟣FVG (Fair Value Gap)
To identify the "Fair Value Gap" on the chart, one must analyze candle by candle. Focus on candles with large bodies, examining one candle and the one before it. The candles before and after this central candle should have long shadows, and their bodies should not overlap with the body of the central candle. The distance between the shadows of the first and third candles is called the FVG range.
These zone function in two ways :
•Supply and Demand zone: In this case, the price reacts to these zone, and its trend reverses.
•Liquidity zone: In this scenario, the price "fills" the zone and then reaches the order block.
Important Note: In most cases, FVG zone with very small width act as supply and demand zone, while zone with a significant width act as liquidity zone, absorbing the price.
🔵 Setting
🟣Order Block
Refine Order Block : When the option for refining order blocks is Off, the supply and demand zones encompass the entire length of the order block (from Low to High) in their standard state and remain unaltered. On the option for refining order blocks triggers the improvement of supply and demand zones using the error correction algorithm.
Refine Type : The enhancement of order blocks via the error correction algorithm can be executed through two methods: Defensive and Aggressive. In the Aggressive approach, the widest possible range is taken into account for order blocks.
Show High Levels : If major high levels are to be displayed, set the option for showing high level to Yes.
Show Low Levels : If major low levels are to be displayed, set the option for showing low level to Yes.
Show Last Support : If showing the last support is desired, set the option for showing last support to Yes.
Show Last Resistance : If showing the last resistance is desired, set the option for showing last resistance to Yes.
🟣 FVG
FVG Filter : When FVG filtering is activated, the number of FVG areas undergoes filtration based on the specified algorithm.
FVG Filter Types :
1. Very Aggressive : Apart from the initial condition, an additional condition is introduced. For an upward FVG, the maximum price of the last candle should exceed the maximum price of the middle candle. Similarly, for a downward FVG, the minimum price of the last candle should be lower than the minimum price of the middle candle. This mode eliminates a minimal number of FVGs.
2. Aggressive : In addition to the conditions of the Very Aggressive mode, this mode considers the size of the middle candle; it should not be small. Consequently, a larger number of FVGs are eliminated in this mode.
3. Defensive : Alongside the conditions of the Very Aggressive mode, this mode takes into account the size of the middle candle, which should be relatively large with the majority of it comprising the body. Furthermore, to identify upward FVGs, the second and third candles must be positive, whereas for downward FVGs, the second and third candles must be negative. This mode filters out a considerable number of FVGs, retaining only those of suitable quality.
4. Very Defensive : In addition to the conditions of the Defensive mode, the first and third candles should not be very small-bodied doji candles. This mode filters out the majority of FVGs, leaving only the highest quality ones. Show Demand FVG: Enables the display of demand-related boxes, which can be toggled between off and on. Show Supply FVG: Enables the display of supply-related boxes along the path, which can also be toggled between off and on.
🟣 Liquidity
Statics Liquidity Line Sensitivity : A value ranging from 0 to 0.4. Increasing this value reduces the sensitivity of the "Statics Liquidity Line Detection" function and increases the number of identified lines. The default value is 0.3.
Dynamics Liquidity Line Sensitivity : A value ranging from 0.4 to 1.95. Increasing this value enhances the sensitivity of the "Dynamics Liquidity Line Detection" function and decreases the number of identified lines. The default value is 1.
Statics Period Pivot : Default value is set to 8. By adjusting this value, you can specify the period for static liquidity line pivots.
Dynamics Period Pivot : Default value is set to 3. By adjusting this value, you can specify the period for dynamic liquidity line pivots.
You can activate or deactivate liquidity lines as necessary using the buttons labeled "Show Statics High Liquidity Line," "Show Statics Low Liquidity Line," "Show Dynamics High Liquidity Line," and "Show Dynamics Low Liquidity Line".
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ICT Killzones Toolkit [LuxAlgo]The ICT Killzones Toolkit is a comprehensive set of tools designed to assist traders in identifying key trading zones and patterns within the market.
The ICT Killzones Toolkit includes the following Price Action components:
ICT Killzones with Pivot Highs/Lows
Order Blocks
Breaker Blocks
Fair Value Gaps
Market Structure Shifts
By combining these components, the ICT Killzones Toolkit provides traders with a comprehensive framework for analyzing the market and identifying setups of interest. Leveraging these tools effectively can enhance traders' decision-making process and improve killzones interpretability.
🔶 USAGE
In forex/futures trading, timing is crucial. ICT Killzone are specific periods when there's a higher chance of finding setups of interest. Mastering these time intervals can offer significant advantages to traders who know how to use them effectively.
The image above highlights a potential setup of interest when using the ICT Killzones Toolkit.
As another example for utilizing the ICT Killzones Toolkit, we can see in the image above when price retests setups generated from killzones such as Order Blocks or Fair Value Gaps, a potential strategy could be to look for entries on those & take profits as the next killzone appears.
🔹 Order Blocks
Order Blocks are sections on a price chart where notable buying or selling activity has occured, often signaling interest zones for institutional traders. This toolkit's Order Blocks component pinpoints these areas within the Killzone, which may act as potential support or resistance levels.
🔹 Breaker Blocks
Breaker Blocks are zones built from mitigated order blocks, and highlight zones on the chart where price has previously stalled or reversed. These areas may act as significant barriers to price movement in the future, and the Breaker Blocks component helps traders identify them for potential trading opportunities.
🔹 Fair Value Gaps
Fair value gaps are especially favored by price action traders and arise from market inefficiencies or imbalances, typically when buying and selling are unequal. These gaps often attract price movement before resuming in the same direction. the Fair Value Gaps component of the toolkit helps traders identify and analyze them.
🔹 Market Structure Shifts
Market Structure Shifts refer to significant changes in the overall structure of the market, such as shifts in trend direction, volatility, or trading activity. These shifts can provide valuable insights into market sentiment and potential trading opportunities, and the Market Structure Shifts component helps traders identify and interpret them.
Overall, the ICT Killzone Toolkit combines these components to provide traders with a comprehensive framework for analyzing the markets and identifying high-probability trading setups.
🔶 SETTINGS
🔹 ICT Killzones
Asian, London Open, New York, and London Close: toggles the visibility of specific Killzones, allowing users to customize time periods and Killzone colors.
Killzone Lines : Top/Bottom, Mean and Extend Top/Bottom: toggles the visibility of the Killzone's pivot high and low lines, mean (average) line, and allows users to extend the pivot lines.
Killzone Labels: Toggles the visibility of the Killzone labels.
Display Killzones within Timeframes Up To: Toggles the visibility of the Killzones up to selected Timeframes.
Open Price, Separator, Label, and Color: toggles the visibility of the open price of the Killzones or for the day, week, or month. If the day, week, or month is selected, a separator will be displayed to highlight the beginning of each respective period. Additionally, users can customize the color and toggle the label as needed.
🔹 Order Blocks & Breaker Blocks
Order Blocks | Breaker Blocks: toggles the visibility of the order blocks & breaker blocks.
Swing Detection Length: lookback period used for the detection of the swing points used to create order blocks & breaker blocks.
Mitigation Price: allows users to select between closing price or wick of the candle.
Use Candle Body in Detection: allows users to use candle bodies as order block areas instead of the full candle range.
Remove Mitigated Order Blocks & Breaker Blocks: toggles the visibility of the mitigated order blocks & breaker blocks.
Extend Order Blocks & Breaker Blocks: enables processing of the order blocks & breaker blocks beyond the boundaries of the killzones.
Display Order Blocks & Breaker Blocks: enables the display of the first, last, or all occurrences of the order blocks & breaker blocks.
Order Blocks : Bullish, Bearish Color: color customization option for order blocks.
Breaker Blocks : Bullish, Bearish Color: color customization option for breaker blocks.
Show Order Blocks & Breaker Blocks Text: toggles the visibility of the order blocks & breaker blocks labels.
🔹 Market Structure Shifts
Market Structure Shifts: toggles the visibility of the market structure shifts.
Detection Length: market structure shift detection length.
Display Market Structure Shifts: enables the display of the first, last, or all occurrences of the market structure shifts.
Market Structure Shifts : Bullish, Bearish Color: color custumization option for market structure shifts.
Show Market Structure Shifts Text: toggles the visibility of the market structure shifts labels.
🔹 Fair Value Gaps
Fair Value Gaps: toggles the visibility of the fair value gaps.
Fair Value Gap Width Filter: filtering threshold wile detecting fair value gaps.
Remove Mitigated Fair Value Gaps: removes mitigated fair value gaps.
Extend Fair Value Gaps: enables processing of the fair value gaps beyond the boundaries of the killzones.
Display Fair Value Gaps: enables the display of the first, last, or all occurrences of the fair value gaps.
Bullish Imbalance Color: color customization option.
Bearish Imbalance Color: color customization option.
Show Fair Value Gaps Text: toggles the visibility of the fair value gaps labels.
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Apex Edge – Liquidity RaiderApex Edge – Liquidity Raider
The Predator That Hunts Where Retail Never Looks
The Liquidity Raider is not your average liquidity line plotter.
This is an institutional-grade hunting system that tracks the pools of liquidity Smart Money algos stalk — and tells you exactly when price is circling in for the strike.
Where most retail tools simply mark lines, this one acts like a predator:
Scans the chart dynamically to detect clustered highs & lows (pivot-based liquidity zones).
Filters noise with sensitivity & price rounding so you only get real liquidity levels — not every random swing.
Plots live BSL (Buy-Side Liquidity) & SSL (Sell-Side Liquidity) lines in clean dotted format.
Auto-deletes levels when swept, so your chart stays clean and focused.
Triggers directional arrows when price comes within your specified % distance to the target liquidity pool — before the market moves.
EMA confluence layer lets you align with institutional flow (customizable Fast & Slow EMAs).
Core Power
Cluster Logic – Finds high-probability liquidity zones using repeated pivot levels.
Sweep Awareness – Lines vanish the moment liquidity is taken, keeping focus on the next pool.
Proximity Strike Detection – Arrow signals only when price is within striking range.
Directional Clarity – Red arrows = targeting BSL, Green arrows = targeting SSL.
Scalable Across Timeframes – Adapts to your chart’s timeframe with dynamic lookback scaling.
Institutional Flow Filter – Optional EMA confirmation keeps you aligned with the real trend.
How to Use
Identify liquidity pools – Dotted green = buy-side, dotted red = sell-side.
Watch proximity arrows – These mean price is in range and hunting that pool.
Align with EMA bias – Enter only in the direction of institutional momentum.
Target the sweep – Your take profit is where the liquidity is resting.
Why Liquidity Raider Wins
This is not a lagging signal system.
It’s a real-time, clean, predictive tool designed to mimic the targeting logic of high-frequency algos.
By removing swept levels and focusing only on the next available pools, Liquidity Raider keeps you one step ahead of the crowd — and perfectly positioned for the kill shot.
Liquidity mark-out indicator(by Lumiere)This indicator marks out every High that has a bullish candle followed by a bearish one, vice versa for lows.
Once the price reaches the marked-out liquidity, the line is removed automatically.
This indicator only shows the current liquidity of the time frame you are at.
(To get it look like the picture just chance the length to 30-50)
Key Features of the Liquidity Mark-Out Indicator:
🔹 Identifies Liquidity Zones – Marks highs and lows based on candlestick patterns.
🔹 Customizable Settings – Toggle highs/lows visibility 🎚️, adjust line colors 🎨, and set line length (bars) 📏.
🔹 Smart Clean-Up – Automatically removes swept levels (when price breaks through) for a clean chart 🧹.
🔹 Pattern-Based Detection –
Highs: Detects two-candle reversal patterns (🟢 bullish close → 🔴 bearish close).
Lows: Detects two-candle reversal patterns (🔴 bearish close → 🟢 bullish close).
🔹 Dynamic Lines – Projects liquidity levels forward (adjustable length) to track key zones 📈.
Perfect For Traders Looking To:
✅ Spot potential liquidity grabs 🎯
✅ Identify key support/resistance levels 🛑
✅ Clean up their chart from outdated levels 🖥️
COT3 - Flip Strength Index - Invincible3This indicator uses the TradingView COT library to visualize institutional positioning and potential sentiment or trend shifts. It compares the long% vs short% of commercial and non-commercial traders for both Pair A and Pair B, helping traders identify trend strength, market overextension, and early reversal signals.
🔷 COT RSI
The COT RSI normalizes the net positioning difference between non-commercial and commercial traders over (N=13, 26, and 52)-week periods. It ranges from 0 to 100, highlighting when sentiment is at bullish or bearish extremes.
COT RSI (N)= ((NC - C)−min)/(max-min) x100
🟡 COT Index
The COT Index tracks where the current non-commercial net position lies within its 1-year and 3-year historical range. It reflects institutional accumulation or distribution phases.
Strength represents the magnitude of that positioning bias, visualized through normalized RSI-style metrics.
COT Index (N)= (NC net)/(max-min) x100
🔁 Flip Detection
Flip refers to the crossovers between long% and short%, indicating a change in directional bias among trader groups. When long positions exceed shorts (or vice versa), it signals a possible market flip in sentiment or trend.
For example, Pair B commercial flip is calculated as:
Long% = (Long/Open Interest)×100
Short% = (Short/Open Interest)×100
Flip = Long%−Short%
A bullish flip occurs when long% overtakes short%, and vice versa for a bearish flip. These flips often precede price trend changes or confirm sentiment breakouts.
Flip captures how far current positioning deviates from historical norms — highlighting periods of institutional overconfidence or exhaustion, often leading to significant market turns.
This combination offers a multi-layered edge for identifying when smart money is flipping direction, and whether that flip has strong conviction or is likely to fade.
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Trading Sessions [BigBeluga]
This indicator brings Smart Money Concept (ICT) session logic to life by plotting key global trading sessions with volume and delta analytics. It not only highlights session ranges but also tracks their midpoints — which often act as intraday support/resistance levels.
🔵 KEY FEATURES
Visual session boxes: Plots boxes for Tokyo, London, New York, and Sydney sessions based on user-defined UTC+0 time ranges.
Volume & delta metrics: Displays total volume and delta volume (buy–sell difference) within each session.
Mid, High & Low Range Extension: Once a session ends, the high, low, and midpoint levels automatically extend — ideal for detecting SR zones.
Session labels: Each box includes a label with session name, time, volume, and delta for quick reference.
Custom session control: Enable or disable sessions individually and configure start/end times.
Clean aesthetics: Transparent shaded boxes with subtle borders make it easy to overlay without clutter.
Sessions Dashboard: Shows the time range of each session and tells you whether the session is currently active.
🔵 USAGE
Enable the sessions you want to monitor (e.g., New York or Tokyo) from the settings.
Use session volume and delta values to gauge the strength and direction of institutional activity.
Watch for price interaction with the extended range — it often acts as dynamic support/resistance after the session ends.
Overlay it with liquidity tools or breaker blocks for intraday strategy alignment.
🔵 EXAMPLES
Extended Future Range acted as resistance/support.
Delta value helped confirm bullish pressure during New York open.
Multiple sessions helped identify kill zone overlaps and high-volume turns.
Trading Sessions is more than just a visual scheduler — it's a precision tool for traders who align with session-based volume dynamics and ICT methodology. Use it to define high-probability zones, confirm volume shifts, and read deeper into the true intent behind market structure.
Enhanced KLSE Banker Flow Oscillator# Enhanced KLSE Banker Flow Oscillator
## Description
The Enhanced KLSE Banker Flow Oscillator is a sophisticated technical analysis tool designed specifically for the Malaysian stock market (KLSE). This indicator analyzes price and volume relationships to identify potential smart money movements, providing early signals for market reversals and continuation patterns.
The oscillator measures the buying and selling pressure in the market with a focus on detecting institutional activity. By combining money flow calculations with volume filters and price action analysis, it helps traders identify high-probability trading opportunities with reduced noise.
## Key Features
- Dual-Timeframe Analysis: Combines long-term money flow trends with short-term momentum shifts for more accurate signals
- Adaptive Volume Filtering: Automatically adjusts volume thresholds based on recent market conditions
- Advanced Divergence Detection: Identifies potential trend reversals through price-flow divergences
- Early Signal Detection: Provides anticipatory signals before major price movements occur
- Multiple Signal Types: Offers both early alerts and strong confirmation signals with clear visual markers
- Volatility Adjustment: Adapts sensitivity based on current market volatility for more reliable signals
- Comprehensive Visual Feedback: Color-coded oscillator, signal markers, and optional text labels
- Customizable Display Options: Toggle momentum histogram, early signals, and zone fills
- Organized Settings Interface: Logically grouped parameters for easier configuration
## Indicator Components
1. Main Oscillator Line: The primary banker flow line that fluctuates above and below zero
2. Early Signal Line: Secondary indicator showing potential emerging signals
3. Momentum Histogram: Visual representation of flow momentum changes
4. Zone Fills: Color-coded background highlighting positive and negative zones
5. Signal Markers: Visual indicators for entry and exit points
6. Reference Lines: Key levels for strong and early signals
7. Signal Labels: Optional text annotations for significant signals
## Signal Types
1. Strong Buy Signal (Green Arrow): Major bullish signal with high probability of success
2. Strong Sell Signal (Red Arrow): Major bearish signal with high probability of success
3. Early Buy Signal (Blue Circle): First indication of potential bullish trend
4. Early Sell Signal (Red Circle): First indication of potential bearish trend
5. Bullish Divergence (Yellow Triangle Up): Price making lower lows while flow makes higher lows
6. Bearish Divergence (Yellow Triangle Down): Price making higher highs while flow makes lower highs
## Parameters Explained
### Core Settings
- MFI Base Length (14): Primary calculation period for money flow index
- Short-term Flow Length (5): Calculation period for early signals
- KLSE Sensitivity (1.8): Multiplier for flow calculations, higher = more sensitive
- Smoothing Length (5): Smoothing period for the main oscillator line
### Volume Filter Settings
- Volume Filter % (65): Minimum volume threshold as percentage of average
- Use Adaptive Volume Filter (true): Dynamically adjusts volume thresholds
### Signal Levels
- Strong Signal Level (15): Threshold for strong buy/sell signals
- Early Signal Level (10): Threshold for early buy/sell signals
- Early Signal Threshold (0.75): Sensitivity factor for early signals
### Advanced Settings
- Divergence Lookback (34): Period for checking price-flow divergences
- Show Signal Labels (true): Toggle text labels for signals
### Visual Settings
- Show Momentum Histogram (true): Toggle the momentum histogram display
- Show Early Signal (true): Toggle the early signal line display
- Show Zone Fills (true): Toggle background color fills
## How to Use This Indicator
### Installation
1. Add the indicator to your TradingView chart
2. Default settings are optimized for KLSE stocks
3. Customize parameters if needed for specific stocks
### Basic Interpretation
- Oscillator Above Zero: Bullish bias, buying pressure dominates
- Oscillator Below Zero: Bearish bias, selling pressure dominates
- Crossing Zero Line: Potential shift in market sentiment
- Extreme Readings: Possible overbought/oversold conditions
### Advanced Interpretation
- Divergences: Early warning of trend exhaustion
- Signal Confluences: Multiple signal types appearing together increase reliability
- Volume Confirmation: Signals with higher volume are more significant
- Momentum Alignment: Histogram should confirm direction of main oscillator
### Trading Strategies
#### Trend Following Strategy
1. Identify market trend direction
2. Wait for pullbacks shown by oscillator moving against trend
3. Enter when oscillator reverses back in trend direction with a Strong signal
4. Place stop loss below/above recent swing low/high
5. Take profit at previous resistance/support levels
#### Counter-Trend Strategy
1. Look for oscillator reaching extreme levels
2. Identify divergence between price and oscillator
3. Wait for oscillator to cross Early signal threshold
4. Enter position against prevailing trend
5. Use tight stop loss (1 ATR from entry)
6. Take profit at first resistance/support level
#### Breakout Confirmation Strategy
1. Identify stock consolidating in a range
2. Wait for price to break out of range
3. Confirm breakout with oscillator crossing zero line in breakout direction
4. Enter position in breakout direction
5. Place stop loss below/above the breakout level
6. Trail stop as price advances
### Signal Hierarchy and Reliability
From highest to lowest reliability:
1. Strong Buy/Sell signals with divergence and high volume
2. Strong Buy/Sell signals with high volume
3. Divergence signals followed by Early signals
4. Strong Buy/Sell signals with normal volume
5. Early Buy/Sell signals with high volume
6. Early Buy/Sell signals with normal volume
## Complete Trading Plan Example
### KLSE Market Trading System
#### Pre-Trading Preparation
1. Review overall market sentiment (bullish, bearish, or neutral)
2. Scan for stocks showing significant banker flow signals
3. Note key support/resistance levels for watchlist stocks
4. Prioritize trade candidates based on signal strength and volume
#### Entry Rules for Long Positions
1. Banker Flow Oscillator above zero line (positive flow environment)
2. One or more of the following signals present:
- Strong Buy signal (green arrow)
- Bullish Divergence signal (yellow triangle up)
- Early Buy signal (blue circle) with confirming price action
3. Entry confirmation requirements:
- Volume above 65% of 20-day average
- Price above short-term moving average (e.g., 20 EMA)
- No immediate resistance within 3% of entry price
4. Entry on the next candle open after signal confirmation
#### Entry Rules for Short Positions
1. Banker Flow Oscillator below zero line (negative flow environment)
2. One or more of the following signals present:
- Strong Sell signal (red arrow)
- Bearish Divergence signal (yellow triangle down)
- Early Sell signal (red circle) with confirming price action
3. Entry confirmation requirements:
- Volume above 65% of 20-day average
- Price below short-term moving average (e.g., 20 EMA)
- No immediate support within 3% of entry price
4. Entry on the next candle open after signal confirmation
#### Position Sizing Rules
1. Base risk per trade: 1% of trading capital
2. Position size calculation: Capital × Risk% ÷ Stop Loss Distance
3. Position size adjustments:
- Increase by 20% for Strong signals with above-average volume
- Decrease by 20% for Early signals without confirming price action
- Standard size for all other valid signals
#### Stop Loss Placement
1. For Long Positions:
- Place stop below the most recent swing low
- Minimum distance: 1.5 × ATR(14)
- Maximum risk: 1% of trading capital
2. For Short Positions:
- Place stop above the most recent swing high
- Minimum distance: 1.5 × ATR(14)
- Maximum risk: 1% of trading capital
#### Take Profit Strategy
1. First Target (33% of position):
- 1.5:1 reward-to-risk ratio
- Move stop to breakeven after reaching first target
2. Second Target (33% of position):
- 2.5:1 reward-to-risk ratio
- Trail stop at previous day's low/high
3. Final Target (34% of position):
- 4:1 reward-to-risk ratio or
- Exit when opposing signal appears (e.g., Strong Sell for long positions)
#### Trade Management Rules
1. After reaching first target:
- Move stop to breakeven
- Consider adding to position if new confirming signal appears
2. After reaching second target:
- Trail stop using banker flow signals
- Exit remaining position when:
- Oscillator crosses zero line in opposite direction
- Opposing signal appears
- Price closes below/above trailing stop level
3. Maximum holding period:
- 20 trading days for trend-following trades
- 10 trading days for counter-trend trades
- Re-evaluate if targets not reached within timeframe
#### Risk Management Safeguards
1. Maximum open positions: 5 trades
2. Maximum sector exposure: 40% of trading capital
3. Maximum daily drawdown limit: 3% of trading capital
4. Mandatory stop trading rules:
- After three consecutive losing trades
- After reaching 5% account drawdown
- Resume after two-day cooling period and strategy review
#### Performance Tracking
1. Track for each trade:
- Signal type that triggered entry
- Oscillator reading at entry and exit
- Volume relative to average
- Price action confirmation patterns
- Holding period
- Reward-to-risk achieved
2. Review performance metrics weekly:
- Win rate by signal type
- Average reward-to-risk ratio
- Profit factor
- Maximum drawdown
3. Adjust strategy parameters based on performance:
- Increase position size for highest performing signals
- Decrease or eliminate trades based on underperforming signals
## Advanced Usage Tips
1. Combine with Support/Resistance:
- Signals are more reliable when they occur at key support/resistance levels
- Look for banker flow divergence at major price levels
2. Multiple Timeframe Analysis:
- Use the oscillator on both daily and weekly timeframes
- Stronger signals when both timeframes align
- Enter on shorter timeframe when confirmed by longer timeframe
3. Sector Rotation Strategy:
- Compare banker flow across different sectors
- Rotate capital to sectors showing strongest positive flow
- Avoid sectors with persistent negative flow
4. Volatility Adjustments:
- During high volatility periods, wait for Strong signals only
- During low volatility periods, Early signals can be more actionable
5. Optimizing Parameters:
- For more volatile stocks: Increase Smoothing Length (6-8)
- For less volatile stocks: Decrease KLSE Sensitivity (1.2-1.5)
- For intraday trading: Reduce all length parameters by 30-50%
## Fine-Tuning for Different Markets
While optimized for KLSE, the indicator can be adapted for other markets:
1. For US Stocks:
- Reduce KLSE Sensitivity to 1.5
- Increase Volume Filter to 75%
- Adjust Strong Signal Level to 18
2. For Forex:
- Increase Smoothing Length to 8
- Reduce Early Signal Threshold to 0.6
- Focus more on divergence signals than crossovers
3. For Cryptocurrencies:
- Increase KLSE Sensitivity to 2.2
- Reduce Signal Levels (Strong: 12, Early: 8)
- Use higher Volume Filter (80%)
By thoroughly understanding and properly implementing the Enhanced KLSE Banker Flow Oscillator, traders can gain a significant edge in identifying institutional money flow and making more informed trading decisions, particularly in the Malaysian stock market.
Order Blocks - VK TradingOrder Blocks - VK Trading
This script in Pine Script identifies and highlights Order Blocks, key tools in institutional trading. Designed for traders of all levels, it provides clear and customizable visualization, helping you anticipate market movements with greater accuracy.
Key Features:
Order Block Visualization: Highlights relevant bullish and bearish zones directly on the chart.
Customizable Settings: Adjust sensitivity, colors, and other parameters to suit your analysis needs.
Dual Block Detection: Uses two independent settings to cover different market perspectives.
Visual Alerts: Automatic line drawing for key levels.
Automatic Clearing: Dynamic clearing of already invalidated blocks.
User Benefits:
Clear Visual Analysis: Identifies key supply and demand points used by institutions.
Improved Trading Decisions: Anticipate entry and exit zones more accurately.
Time Saver: Automates level plotting, allowing you to focus on strategy and execution.
Strategy Adaptability: Compatible with Smart Money, Wyckoff, and Price Action approaches.
Disclaimer:
This script is an educational and analytical tool. It does not guarantee specific results or eliminate trading risk. Trading in the financial markets involves significant risks; use this script at your own risk.
Hidden SMT Divergence ICT 01 [TradingFinder] HSMT SMC Technique🔵 Introduction
Hidden SMT Divergence, an advanced concept within the Smart Money Technique (SMT), identifies discrepancies between correlated assets by focusing on their closing prices.
Unlike the standard SMT Divergence, which uses high and low prices for analysis, Hidden SMT Divergence uncovers subtle signals by examining divergences based on the assets' closing values.
These divergences often highlight potential reversals or trend continuations, making this technique a valuable tool for traders aiming to anticipate market movements.
This approach applies across various markets and asset classes, including :
Commodities : CAPITALCOM:GOLD vs. CAPITALCOM:SILVER or BLACKBULL:BRENT vs. BLACKBULL:WTI .
Indices : NASDAQ:NDX vs. TVC:SPX vs. FX:US30 .
FOREX : FX:EURUSD vs. OANDA:GBPUSD vs. TVC:DXY (US Dollar Index).
Cryptocurrencies : BITSTAMP:BTCUSD vs. COINBASE:ETHUSD vs. KUCOIN:SOLUSDT vs. CRYPTOCAP:TOTAL3 .
Volatility Measures : FOREXCOM:XAUUSD vs. TVC:VIX (Volatility Index).
By identifying divergences within these asset groups, traders can gain actionable insights into potential market reversals or shifts in trend direction. Hidden SMT Divergence is particularly effective for pinpointing subtle market signals that traditional methods may overlook.
Bullish Hidden SMT Divergence : This divergence emerges when one asset forms a higher low, while the correlated asset creates a lower low in terms of their closing prices. It often signals weakening downward momentum and a potential reversal to the upside.
Bearish Hidden SMT Divergence : This occurs when one asset establishes a higher high, while the correlated asset forms a lower high based on their closing prices. It typically reflects declining upward momentum and a probable shift to the downside.
🔵 How to Use
The Hidden SMT Divergence indicator provides traders with a systematic approach to identify market reversals or trend continuations through divergences in closing prices between two correlated assets.
🟣 Bullish Hidden SMT Divergence
Bullish Hidden SMT Divergence occurs when the closing price of the primary asset forms a higher low, while the correlated asset creates a lower low. This pattern indicates weakening downward momentum and signals a potential reversal to the upside.
After identifying the divergence, confirm it using additional tools like support levels, volume trends, or indicators such as RSI and MACD. Enter a buy position as the price shows signs of reversal near support zones, ensuring proper risk management by placing a stop-loss below the support level.
Bearish Hidden SMT Divergence
Bearish Hidden SMT Divergence is identified when the closing price of the primary asset forms a higher high, while the correlated asset creates a lower high. This divergence suggests a weakening uptrend and a likely reversal to the downside.
Validate the signal by examining resistance levels, declining volume, or complementary indicators. Consider entering a sell position as the price starts declining from resistance levels, and set a stop-loss above the resistance zone to limit potential losses.
🔵 Setting
Second Symbol : Select the secondary asset to compare with the primary asset. By default, "XAUUSD" (Gold) is used, but it can be customized to any stock, cryptocurrency, or currency pair.
Divergence Fractal Periods : Defines the number of past candles considered for identifying divergences. The default value is 2, but traders can adjust it for greater precision.
Bullish Divergence Line : Displays a dashed line connecting the points of bullish divergence.
Bearish Divergence Line : Shows a similar line for bearish divergence points.
Bullish Divergence Label : Marks areas of bullish divergence with a "+SMT" label.
Bearish Divergence Label : Highlights bearish divergences with a "-SMT" label.
Chart Type : Choose between Line or Candle charts for enhanced visualization.
🔵 Conclusion
Hidden SMT Divergence offers traders a refined method for identifying market reversals by analyzing closing price discrepancies between correlated assets. Its ability to uncover subtle divergences makes it an essential tool for traders who aim to stay ahead of market trends.
By integrating this technique with other technical analysis tools and sound risk management, traders can enhance their decision-making process and capitalize on market opportunities with greater confidence.
Hidden SMT Divergence’s focus on closing prices ensures more precise signals, helping traders refine their strategies across various markets, including Forex, commodities, indices, and cryptocurrencies.
Its open-source nature allows for customization and verification, providing transparency and flexibility to suit diverse trading needs. Hidden SMT Divergence stands as a powerful addition to the arsenal of any trader seeking to unlock hidden opportunities in dynamic financial markets.
lib_smcLibrary "lib_smc"
This is an adaptation of LuxAlgo's Smart Money Concepts indicator with numerous changes. Main changes include integration of object based plotting, plenty of performance improvements, live tracking of Order Blocks, integration of volume profiles to refine Order Blocks, and many more.
This is a library for developers, if you want this converted into a working strategy, let me know.
buffer(item, len, force_rotate)
Parameters:
item (float)
len (int)
force_rotate (bool)
buffer(item, len, force_rotate)
Parameters:
item (int)
len (int)
force_rotate (bool)
buffer(item, len, force_rotate)
Parameters:
item (Profile type from robbatt/lib_profile/32)
len (int)
force_rotate (bool)
swings(len)
INTERNAL: detect swing points (HH and LL) in given range
Parameters:
len (simple int) : range to check for new swing points
Returns: values are the price level where and if a new HH or LL was detected, else na
method init(this)
Namespace types: OrderBlockConfig
Parameters:
this (OrderBlockConfig)
method delete(this)
Namespace types: OrderBlock
Parameters:
this (OrderBlock)
method clear_broken(this, broken_buffer)
INTERNAL: delete internal order blocks box coordinates if top/bottom is broken
Namespace types: map
Parameters:
this (map)
broken_buffer (map)
Returns: any_bull_ob_broken, any_bear_ob_broken, broken signals are true if an according order block was broken/mitigated, broken contains the broken block(s)
create_ob(id, mode, start_t, start_i, top, end_t, end_i, bottom, break_price, early_confirmation_price, config, init_plot, force_overlay)
INTERNAL: set internal order block coordinates
Parameters:
id (int)
mode (int) : 1: bullish, -1 bearish block
start_t (int)
start_i (int)
top (float)
end_t (int)
end_i (int)
bottom (float)
break_price (float)
early_confirmation_price (float)
config (OrderBlockConfig)
init_plot (bool)
force_overlay (bool)
Returns: signals are true if an according order block was broken/mitigated
method align_to_profile(block, align_edge, align_break_price)
Namespace types: OrderBlock
Parameters:
block (OrderBlock)
align_edge (bool)
align_break_price (bool)
method create_profile(block, opens, tops, bottoms, closes, values, resolution, vah_pc, val_pc, args, init_calculated, init_plot, force_overlay)
Namespace types: OrderBlock
Parameters:
block (OrderBlock)
opens (array)
tops (array)
bottoms (array)
closes (array)
values (array)
resolution (int)
vah_pc (float)
val_pc (float)
args (ProfileArgs type from robbatt/lib_profile/32)
init_calculated (bool)
init_plot (bool)
force_overlay (bool)
method create_profile(block, resolution, vah_pc, val_pc, args, init_calculated, init_plot, force_overlay)
Namespace types: OrderBlock
Parameters:
block (OrderBlock)
resolution (int)
vah_pc (float)
val_pc (float)
args (ProfileArgs type from robbatt/lib_profile/32)
init_calculated (bool)
init_plot (bool)
force_overlay (bool)
track_obs(swing_len, hh, ll, top, btm, bull_bos_alert, bull_choch_alert, bear_bos_alert, bear_choch_alert, min_block_size, max_block_size, config_bull, config_bear, init_plot, force_overlay, enabled, extend_blocks, clear_broken_buffer_before, align_edge_to_value_area, align_break_price_to_poc, profile_args_bull, profile_args_bear, use_soft_confirm, soft_confirm_offset, use_retracements_with_FVG_out)
Parameters:
swing_len (int)
hh (float)
ll (float)
top (float)
btm (float)
bull_bos_alert (bool)
bull_choch_alert (bool)
bear_bos_alert (bool)
bear_choch_alert (bool)
min_block_size (float)
max_block_size (float)
config_bull (OrderBlockConfig)
config_bear (OrderBlockConfig)
init_plot (bool)
force_overlay (bool)
enabled (bool)
extend_blocks (simple bool)
clear_broken_buffer_before (simple bool)
align_edge_to_value_area (simple bool)
align_break_price_to_poc (simple bool)
profile_args_bull (ProfileArgs type from robbatt/lib_profile/32)
profile_args_bear (ProfileArgs type from robbatt/lib_profile/32)
use_soft_confirm (simple bool)
soft_confirm_offset (float)
use_retracements_with_FVG_out (simple bool)
method draw(this, config, extend_only)
Namespace types: OrderBlock
Parameters:
this (OrderBlock)
config (OrderBlockConfig)
extend_only (bool)
method draw(blocks, config)
INTERNAL: plot order blocks
Namespace types: array
Parameters:
blocks (array)
config (OrderBlockConfig)
method draw(blocks, config)
INTERNAL: plot order blocks
Namespace types: map
Parameters:
blocks (map)
config (OrderBlockConfig)
method cleanup(this, ob_bull, ob_bear)
removes all Profiles that are older than the latest OrderBlock from this profile buffer
Namespace types: array
Parameters:
this (array type from robbatt/lib_profile/32)
ob_bull (OrderBlock)
ob_bear (OrderBlock)
_plot_swing_points(mode, x, y, show_swing_points, linecolor_swings, keep_history, show_latest_swings_levels, trail_x, trail_y, trend)
INTERNAL: plot swing points
Parameters:
mode (int) : 1: bullish, -1 bearish block
x (int) : x-coordingate of swing point to plot (bar_index)
y (float) : y-coordingate of swing point to plot (price)
show_swing_points (bool) : switch to enable/disable plotting of swing point labels
linecolor_swings (color) : color for swing point labels and lates level lines
keep_history (bool) : weater to remove older swing point labels and only keep the most recent
show_latest_swings_levels (bool)
trail_x (int) : x-coordinate for latest swing point (bar_index)
trail_y (float) : y-coordinate for latest swing point (price)
trend (int) : the current trend 1: bullish, -1: bearish, to determine Strong/Weak Low/Highs
_pivot_lvl(mode, trend, hhll_x, hhll, super_hhll, filter_insignificant_internal_breaks)
INTERNAL: detect whether a structural level has been broken and if it was in trend direction (BoS) or against trend direction (ChoCh), also track the latest high and low swing points
Parameters:
mode (simple int) : detect 1: bullish, -1 bearish pivot points
trend (int) : current trend direction
hhll_x (int) : x-coordinate of newly detected hh/ll (bar_index)
hhll (float) : y-coordinate of newly detected hh/ll (price)
super_hhll (float) : level/y-coordinate of superior hhll (if this is an internal structure pivot level)
filter_insignificant_internal_breaks (bool) : if true pivot points / internal structure will be ignored where the wick in trend direction is longer than the opposite (likely to push further in direction of main trend)
Returns: coordinates of internal structure that has been broken (x,y): start of structure, (trail_x, trail_y): tracking hh/ll after structure break, (bos_alert, choch_alert): signal whether a structural level has been broken
_plot_structure(x, y, is_bos, is_choch, line_color, line_style, label_style, label_size, keep_history)
INTERNAL: plot structural breaks (BoS/ChoCh)
Parameters:
x (int) : x-coordinate of newly broken structure (bar_index)
y (float) : y-coordinate of newly broken structure (price)
is_bos (bool) : whether this structural break was in trend direction
is_choch (bool) : whether this structural break was against trend direction
line_color (color) : color for the line connecting the structural level and the breaking candle
line_style (string) : style (line.style_dashed/solid) for the line connecting the structural level and the breaking candle
label_style (string) : style (label.style_label_down/up) for the label above/below the line connecting the structural level and the breaking candle
label_size (string) : size (size.small/tiny) for the label above/below the line connecting the structural level and the breaking candle
keep_history (bool) : weater to remove older swing point labels and only keep the most recent
structure_values(length, super_hh, super_ll, filter_insignificant_internal_breaks)
detect (and plot) structural breaks and the resulting new trend
Parameters:
length (simple int) : lookback period for swing point detection
super_hh (float) : level/y-coordinate of superior hh (for internal structure detection)
super_ll (float) : level/y-coordinate of superior ll (for internal structure detection)
filter_insignificant_internal_breaks (bool) : if true pivot points / internal structure will be ignored where the wick in trend direction is longer than the opposite (likely to push further in direction of main trend)
Returns: trend: direction 1:bullish -1:bearish, (bull_bos_alert, bull_choch_alert, top_x, top_y, trail_up_x, trail_up): whether and which level broke in a bullish direction, trailing high, (bbear_bos_alert, bear_choch_alert, tm_x, btm_y, trail_dn_x, trail_dn): same in bearish direction
structure_plot(trend, bull_bos_alert, bull_choch_alert, top_x, top_y, trail_up_x, trail_up, hh, bear_bos_alert, bear_choch_alert, btm_x, btm_y, trail_dn_x, trail_dn, ll, color_bull, color_bear, show_swing_points, show_latest_swings_levels, show_bos, show_choch, line_style, label_size, keep_history)
detect (and plot) structural breaks and the resulting new trend
Parameters:
trend (int) : crrent trend 1: bullish, -1: bearish
bull_bos_alert (bool) : if there was a bullish bos alert -> plot it
bull_choch_alert (bool) : if there was a bullish choch alert -> plot it
top_x (int) : latest shwing high x
top_y (float) : latest swing high y
trail_up_x (int) : trailing high x
trail_up (float) : trailing high y
hh (float) : if there was a higher high
bear_bos_alert (bool) : if there was a bearish bos alert -> plot it
bear_choch_alert (bool) : if there was a bearish chock alert -> plot it
btm_x (int) : latest swing low x
btm_y (float) : latest swing low y
trail_dn_x (int) : trailing low x
trail_dn (float) : trailing low y
ll (float) : if there was a lower low
color_bull (color) : color for bullish BoS/ChoCh levels
color_bear (color) : color for bearish BoS/ChoCh levels
show_swing_points (bool) : whether to plot swing point labels
show_latest_swings_levels (bool) : whether to track and plot latest swing point levels with lines
show_bos (bool) : whether to plot BoS levels
show_choch (bool) : whether to plot ChoCh levels
line_style (string) : whether to plot BoS levels
label_size (string) : label size of plotted BoS/ChoCh levels
keep_history (bool) : weater to remove older swing point labels and only keep the most recent
structure(length, color_bull, color_bear, super_hh, super_ll, filter_insignificant_internal_breaks, show_swing_points, show_latest_swings_levels, show_bos, show_choch, line_style, label_size, keep_history, enabled)
detect (and plot) structural breaks and the resulting new trend
Parameters:
length (simple int) : lookback period for swing point detection
color_bull (color) : color for bullish BoS/ChoCh levels
color_bear (color) : color for bearish BoS/ChoCh levels
super_hh (float) : level/y-coordinate of superior hh (for internal structure detection)
super_ll (float) : level/y-coordinate of superior ll (for internal structure detection)
filter_insignificant_internal_breaks (bool) : if true pivot points / internal structure will be ignored where the wick in trend direction is longer than the opposite (likely to push further in direction of main trend)
show_swing_points (bool) : whether to plot swing point labels
show_latest_swings_levels (bool) : whether to track and plot latest swing point levels with lines
show_bos (bool) : whether to plot BoS levels
show_choch (bool) : whether to plot ChoCh levels
line_style (string) : whether to plot BoS levels
label_size (string) : label size of plotted BoS/ChoCh levels
keep_history (bool) : weater to remove older swing point labels and only keep the most recent
enabled (bool)
_check_equal_level(mode, len, eq_threshold, enabled)
INTERNAL: detect equal levels (double top/bottom)
Parameters:
mode (int) : detect 1: bullish/high, -1 bearish/low pivot points
len (int) : lookback period for equal level (swing point) detection
eq_threshold (float) : maximum price offset for a level to be considered equal
enabled (bool)
Returns: eq_alert whether an equal level was detected and coordinates of the first and the second level/swing point
_plot_equal_level(show_eq, x1, y1, x2, y2, label_txt, label_style, label_size, line_color, line_style, keep_history)
INTERNAL: plot equal levels (double top/bottom)
Parameters:
show_eq (bool) : whether to plot the level or not
x1 (int) : x-coordinate of the first level / swing point
y1 (float) : y-coordinate of the first level / swing point
x2 (int) : x-coordinate of the second level / swing point
y2 (float) : y-coordinate of the second level / swing point
label_txt (string) : text for the label above/below the line connecting the equal levels
label_style (string) : style (label.style_label_down/up) for the label above/below the line connecting the equal levels
label_size (string) : size (size.tiny) for the label above/below the line connecting the equal levels
line_color (color) : color for the line connecting the equal levels (and it's label)
line_style (string) : style (line.style_dotted) for the line connecting the equal levels
keep_history (bool) : weater to remove older swing point labels and only keep the most recent
equal_levels_values(len, threshold, enabled)
detect (and plot) equal levels (double top/bottom), returns coordinates
Parameters:
len (int) : lookback period for equal level (swing point) detection
threshold (float) : maximum price offset for a level to be considered equal
enabled (bool) : whether detection is enabled
Returns: (eqh_alert, eqh_x1, eqh_y1, eqh_x2, eqh_y2) whether an equal high was detected and coordinates of the first and the second level/swing point, (eql_alert, eql_x1, eql_y1, eql_x2, eql_y2) same for equal lows
equal_levels_plot(eqh_x1, eqh_y1, eqh_x2, eqh_y2, eql_x1, eql_y1, eql_x2, eql_y2, color_eqh, color_eql, show, keep_history)
detect (and plot) equal levels (double top/bottom), returns coordinates
Parameters:
eqh_x1 (int) : coordinates of first point of equal high
eqh_y1 (float) : coordinates of first point of equal high
eqh_x2 (int) : coordinates of second point of equal high
eqh_y2 (float) : coordinates of second point of equal high
eql_x1 (int) : coordinates of first point of equal low
eql_y1 (float) : coordinates of first point of equal low
eql_x2 (int) : coordinates of second point of equal low
eql_y2 (float) : coordinates of second point of equal low
color_eqh (color) : color for the line connecting the equal highs (and it's label)
color_eql (color) : color for the line connecting the equal lows (and it's label)
show (bool) : whether plotting is enabled
keep_history (bool) : weater to remove older swing point labels and only keep the most recent
Returns: (eqh_alert, eqh_x1, eqh_y1, eqh_x2, eqh_y2) whether an equal high was detected and coordinates of the first and the second level/swing point, (eql_alert, eql_x1, eql_y1, eql_x2, eql_y2) same for equal lows
equal_levels(len, threshold, color_eqh, color_eql, enabled, show, keep_history)
detect (and plot) equal levels (double top/bottom)
Parameters:
len (int) : lookback period for equal level (swing point) detection
threshold (float) : maximum price offset for a level to be considered equal
color_eqh (color) : color for the line connecting the equal highs (and it's label)
color_eql (color) : color for the line connecting the equal lows (and it's label)
enabled (bool) : whether detection is enabled
show (bool) : whether plotting is enabled
keep_history (bool) : weater to remove older swing point labels and only keep the most recent
Returns: (eqh_alert) whether an equal high was detected, (eql_alert) same for equal lows
_detect_fvg(mode, enabled, o, h, l, c, filter_insignificant_fvgs, change_tf)
INTERNAL: detect FVG (fair value gap)
Parameters:
mode (int) : detect 1: bullish, -1 bearish gaps
enabled (bool) : whether detection is enabled
o (float) : reference source open
h (float) : reference source high
l (float) : reference source low
c (float) : reference source close
filter_insignificant_fvgs (bool) : whether to calculate and filter small/insignificant gaps
change_tf (bool) : signal when the previous reference timeframe closed, triggers new calculation
Returns: whether a new FVG was detected and its top/mid/bottom levels
_clear_broken_fvg(mode, upper_boxes, lower_boxes)
INTERNAL: clear mitigated FVGs (fair value gaps)
Parameters:
mode (int) : detect 1: bullish, -1 bearish gaps
upper_boxes (array) : array that stores the upper parts of the FVG boxes
lower_boxes (array) : array that stores the lower parts of the FVG boxes
_plot_fvg(mode, show, top, mid, btm, border_color, extend_box)
INTERNAL: plot (and clear broken) FVG (fair value gap)
Parameters:
mode (int) : plot 1: bullish, -1 bearish gap
show (bool) : whether plotting is enabled
top (float) : top level of fvg
mid (float) : center level of fvg
btm (float) : bottom level of fvg
border_color (color) : color for the FVG box
extend_box (int) : how many bars into the future the FVG box should be extended after detection
fvgs_values(o, h, l, c, filter_insignificant_fvgs, change_tf, enabled)
detect (and plot / clear broken) FVGs (fair value gaps), and return alerts and level values
Parameters:
o (float) : reference source open
h (float) : reference source high
l (float) : reference source low
c (float) : reference source close
filter_insignificant_fvgs (bool) : whether to calculate and filter small/insignificant gaps
change_tf (bool) : signal when the previous reference timeframe closed, triggers new calculation
enabled (bool) : whether detection is enabled
Returns: (bullish_fvg_alert, bull_top, bull_mid, bull_btm): whether a new bullish FVG was detected and its top/mid/bottom levels, (bearish_fvg_alert, bear_top, bear_mid, bear_btm): same for bearish FVGs
fvgs_plot(bullish_fvg_alert, bull_top, bull_mid, bull_btm, bearish_fvg_alert, bear_top, bear_mid, bear_btm, color_bull, color_bear, extend_box, show)
Parameters:
bullish_fvg_alert (bool)
bull_top (float)
bull_mid (float)
bull_btm (float)
bearish_fvg_alert (bool)
bear_top (float)
bear_mid (float)
bear_btm (float)
color_bull (color) : color for bullish FVG boxes
color_bear (color) : color for bearish FVG boxes
extend_box (int) : how many bars into the future the FVG box should be extended after detection
show (bool) : whether plotting is enabled
Returns: (bullish_fvg_alert, bull_top, bull_mid, bull_btm): whether a new bullish FVG was detected and its top/mid/bottom levels, (bearish_fvg_alert, bear_top, bear_mid, bear_btm): same for bearish FVGs
fvgs(o, h, l, c, filter_insignificant_fvgs, change_tf, color_bull, color_bear, extend_box, enabled, show)
detect (and plot / clear broken) FVGs (fair value gaps)
Parameters:
o (float) : reference source open
h (float) : reference source high
l (float) : reference source low
c (float) : reference source close
filter_insignificant_fvgs (bool) : whether to calculate and filter small/insignificant gaps
change_tf (bool) : signal when the previous reference timeframe closed, triggers new calculation
color_bull (color) : color for bullish FVG boxes
color_bear (color) : color for bearish FVG boxes
extend_box (int) : how many bars into the future the FVG box should be extended after detection
enabled (bool) : whether detection is enabled
show (bool) : whether plotting is enabled
Returns: (bullish_fvg_alert): whether a new bullish FVG was detected, (bearish_fvg_alert): same for bearish FVGs
OrderBlock
Fields:
id (series int)
dir (series int)
left_top (chart.point)
right_bottom (chart.point)
break_price (series float)
early_confirmation_price (series float)
ltf_high (array)
ltf_low (array)
ltf_volume (array)
plot (Box type from robbatt/lib_plot_objects/49)
profile (Profile type from robbatt/lib_profile/32)
trailing (series bool)
extending (series bool)
awaiting_confirmation (series bool)
touched_break_price_before_confirmation (series bool)
soft_confirmed (series bool)
has_fvg_out (series bool)
hidden (series bool)
broken (series bool)
OrderBlockConfig
Fields:
show (series bool)
show_last (series int)
show_id (series bool)
show_profile (series bool)
args (BoxArgs type from robbatt/lib_plot_objects/49)
txt (series string)
txt_args (BoxTextArgs type from robbatt/lib_plot_objects/49)
delete_when_broken (series bool)
broken_args (BoxArgs type from robbatt/lib_plot_objects/49)
broken_txt (series string)
broken_txt_args (BoxTextArgs type from robbatt/lib_plot_objects/49)
broken_profile_args (ProfileArgs type from robbatt/lib_profile/32)
use_profile (series bool)
profile_args (ProfileArgs type from robbatt/lib_profile/32)
Change in State of Delivery CISD ICT [TradingFinder] Liquidity 1🔵 Introduction
🟣 What is CISD ?
Change in State of Delivery (CISD) is a key concept in technical analysis, similar to Change of Character (ChoCh) and Market Structure Shift (MSS) in the ICT (Inner Circle Trader) and Smart Money trading styles. Like ChoCh and MSS, CISD helps traders identify critical changes in market structure and make timely entries into trades.
To determine the CISD Level, traders typically review the last 1 to 4 candles to identify the first positive or negative candle. The CISD Level is then set using the opening price of the next candle.
In this version of the indicator, support and resistance levels are defined based on liquidity, which includes patterns such as SFP (Swing Failure Pattern), fake breakout, and false breakout.
Bullish CISD :
Bearish CISD :
🔵 How to Use
🟣 Bullish CISD (Change in State of Delivery Upward)
In Bullish CISD, the trend shifts from bearish to bullish after the price hits a liquidity zone, typically indicated by patterns such as SFP, fake breakout, or false breakout.
The steps to identify Bullish CISD are as follow s:
Identify the liquidity zone (SFP, fake breakout).
Review the candles and find the first positive candle.
Set the CISD Level using the opening price of the next candle after the positive candle.
Confirm the change in state of delivery when the price closes above the CISD Level.
Enter the trade after CISD confirmation.
🟣 Bearish CISD (Change in State of Delivery Downward)
In Bearish CISD, the trader looks for a shift from a bullish to a bearish trend. This change typically occurs when the price hits a liquidity level, indicated by patterns such as SFP or false breakout.
The steps to identify Bearish CISD are :
Identify the liquidity zone.
Review the candles and find the first negative candle.
Set the CISD Level using the opening price of the next candle after the negative candle.
Confirm the change in state of delivery when the price closes below the CISD Level.
Enter a short trade after CISD confirmation.
🟣 CISD Compared to ChoCh and MSS (CISD Vs ChoCh/ MSS)
CISD, ChoCh, and MSS are all tools for identifying trend changes in the market, but they have some differences :
CISD: Focuses on a change in the state of delivery and uses liquidity patterns (SFP, fake breakout) and key candles to confirm trend reversals.
ChoCh: Identifies a change in the market’s character, often signaling rapid shifts in trend direction.
MSS: Focuses on changes in market structure and identifies the breaking of key levels as a signal of trend shifts.
🔵 Settings
🟣 CISD Logical settings
Bar Back Check : Determining the return of candles to identify the CISD level.
CISD Level Validity : CISD level validity period based on the number of candles.
🟣 SFP Logical settings
Swing period : You can set the swing detection period.
Max Swing Back Method : It is in two modes "All" and "Custom". If it is in "All" mode, it will check all swings, and if it is in "Custom" mode, it will check the swings to the extent you determine.
Max Swing Back : You can set the number of swings that will go back for checking.
🟣 CISD Display settings
Displaying or not displaying swings and setting the color of labels and lines.
🟣 SFP Display settings
Displaying or not displaying swings and setting the color of labels and lines.
🔵 Conclusion
CISD is a powerful tool for identifying trend reversals using liquidity patterns and key candle analysis. Traders can use the CISD Level to detect trend changes and find optimal entry and exit points.
This concept is similar to ChoCh and MSS but stands out with its focus on confirming trend changes through liquidity and specific patterns. With the right approach, CISD helps traders capitalize on market movements more effectively.
ICT Single Candle Order Block (SCOB) [UAlgo]The "ICT Single Candle Order Block (SCOB) " designed for traders who utilize the concept of Order Blocks in their trading strategy. Order Blocks are significant price levels where institutions or smart money have placed their trades, leading to potential future price reactions when these levels are revisited. This indicator focuses on identifying and highlighting Single Candle Order Blocks (SCOBs), allowing traders to visually analyze key price levels on their charts.
🔶 What is Single Candle Order Block (SCOB) ?
A Single Candle Order Block (SCOB) is a specific type of Order Block that is identified based on a single candlestick pattern. These patterns indicate potential areas where significant buying or selling interest has occurred, often leading to a notable price reaction when revisited. In the context of this indicator, a bullish SCOB is identified when a specific bullish candlestick pattern is met, and a bearish SCOB is identified based on a bearish candlestick pattern.
Bullish SCOB: Detected when the open price of two bars ago is higher than its close, the close price of the previous bar is higher than its open, the current close price is higher than the open, the low of the previous bar is lower than the low of two bars ago, and the current close is higher than the high of the previous bar.
Bearish SCOB: Detected when the open price of two bars ago is lower than its close, the close price of the previous bar is lower than its open, the current close price is lower than the open, the high of the previous bar is higher than the high of two bars ago, and the current close is lower than the low of the previous bar.
🔶 Key Features
Show Single Candle Order Block (SCOB): Toggle the visibility of the Single Candle Order Blocks on the chart.
Mitigation Method: Choose between "Close" and "Wick" methods for determining whether a SCOB has been mitigated (price has interacted with the block).
Show Last X SCOBs: Control the number of most recent SCOBs displayed on the chart, allowing you to focus on the most relevant price levels.
Volatility Filter: Enable or disable the volatility filter, which uses the Average True Range (ATR) to filter out less significant SCOBs. When enabled, only SCOBs with an ATR above the mean value of the ATR are displayed.
Customizable Colors: Configure the colors for bullish and bearish SCOBs to enhance visual clarity. The indicator uses cooler RGB values to ensure the blocks are distinct and easily noticeable.
🔶 Disclaimer
The "ICT Single Candle Order Block (SCOB) " indicator is provided for educational and informational purposes only. Trading involves significant risk and may not be suitable for all investors.
Past performance is not indicative of future results. Users should use this indicator in conjunction with their own research and trading strategy.
Market Structures + ZigZag [TradingFinder] CHoCH/BOS - MSS/MSB🟣 Introduction
🔵 Market Structure
Grasping market structure entails examining market behavior. Essentially, market structure refers to the formation and progression of the market within its trends.
Market structures are generally fractal and nested, leading us to classify them into internal (minor) and external (major) structures. There are several definitions of market structure, with differing perspectives such as Smart Money and ICT offering their own interpretations.
🔵 Zig Zag
The Zigzag indicator is a lagging tool that identifies points on a price chart where significant changes occur compared to the previous wave. By connecting these points, it helps traders detect trends.
This indicator minimizes random price fluctuations, aiming to clarify the primary price trend.
Pivots are points on a price chart where the direction changes. Also known as reversal points, pivots form when supply and demand forces overpower one another.
There are various types of technical analysis pivots, which can be divided into two categories: minor pivots and major pivots, each with distinct significance in analysis.
Major Pivot : These pivots signify substantial changes in the chart's direction and occur at the end of trends. Analysts focusing on primary analysis prioritize major pivot points. In fact, most technical analysis tools are evaluated and based on major pivots.
Minor Pivot : These pivots highlight smaller, subsidiary points and directions, appearing at the end of corrections. Analysts who focus on minor pivots represent small trends. It's important to note that minor pivots are not suitable for use in primary technical tools.
Identifying Minor and Major Pivots :
Minor pivots are formed between two major pivots and do not break the opposing major pivot. (Internal Pivot)
Major pivots are those that either successfully break the opposing pivot or move beyond the previous pivot of the same type. (External Pivot)
🟣 How to Use
🔵 Identifying Break of Structure (BOS)
In a given trend, such as a downtrend, a Break of Structure occurs when the price drops below the previous low and forms a new low (LL). In an uptrend, a BOS (MSB) happens when the price rises and exceeds the last high.
To confirm a trend, at least one BOS is required. The break above or below the previous high or low must be validated by the closing of at least one candle beyond that level.
🔵 Identifying Change of Character (CHOCH)
Change of Character (CHOCH) is an essential concept in market structure analysis, indicating a trend change. In other words, a trend concludes with a CHOCH (MSS). For example, in a downtrend, the price declines with BOS.
While BOS highlights the trend's strength, a CHOCH occurs when the price rises and surpasses the last high, signaling a transition from a downtrend to an uptrend.
This does not imply immediately entering a buy trade; instead, it is prudent to wait for a BOS in the upward direction to confirm the uptrend.
Unlike BOS, confirming a CHOCH does not require a candle to close; simply breaking above or below the previous high or low with the candle's wick is sufficient. The following examples illustrate bearish and bullish CHOCH.
Terms :
Market Structure Shift = MSS
Market Structure Break = MSB
🔵 Zig Zag
Based on identifying pivots and drawing zigzag lines, you can have different uses of this indicator.
Including :
Identifying pivot types along with major and minor recognition.
Identifying internal and external breakouts.
Identifying support and resistance levels.
Identifying Elliott Waves.
Identifying classic patterns.
Identifying pivots with higher validity.
Identifying trends and range areas.
🟣 Settings
Pivot Period Market Structure and ZigZag Line: Using this input, you can determine the pivot period for identifying swings.
Through the settings, you can customize the display, visibility, and color of each line as desired.
ICT Balance Price Range [UAlgo]The "ICT Balance Price Range " indicator identifies and visualizes potential balance price ranges (BPRs) on a price chart. These ranges are indicative of periods where the market exhibits balance between bullish and bearish forces, often preceding significant price movements.
🔶 What is Balanced Price Range (BPR) ?
Balanced Price Range is a concept based on Fair Value Gap. Balanced price range (BPR) is the area on price chart where two opposite fair value gaps overlap.
When price approaches the Balanced Price Range (BPR), we assume that the price will react quickly and strongly here. This is because its the combination of two fair value gaps and being a good point of interest for smart money traders.
🔶 Key Features:
Bars to Consider: Determines the number of bars to evaluate for BPR conditions.
Threshold for BPR: Sets the minimum range required for a valid BPR to be identified.
Remove Old BPR: Option to automatically remove invalidated BPRs from the chart.
Bearish/Bullish Box Color: Customizable colors for visual representation of bearish and bullish BPRs.
🔶 Disclaimer
This indicator is provided for educational and informational purposes only.
It should not be considered as financial advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument.
The use of this indicator involves inherent risks, and users should employ their own judgment and conduct their own research before making any trading decisions. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
🔷 Related Scripts
Fair Value Gaps (FVG)
Fair Value Gaps Setup 01 [TradingFinder] FVG Absorption + CHoCH🔵 Introduction
🟣 Market Structures
Market structures exhibit a fractal and nested nature, which leads us to classify them into internal (minor) and external (major) categories. Definitions of market structure vary, with different methodologies such as Smart Money and ICT offering distinct interpretations.
To identify market structure, the initial step involves examining key highs and lows. An uptrend is characterized by successive highs and lows that are higher than their predecessors. Conversely, a downtrend is marked by successive lows and highs that are lower than their previous counterparts.
🟣 Market Trends and Movements
Market trends consist of two primary types of movements :
Impulsive Movements : These movements align with the main trend and are characterized by high strength and momentum.
Corrective Movements : These movements counter the main trend and are marked by lower strength and momentum.
🟣 Break of Structure (BOS)
In a downtrend, a Break of Structure (BOS) occurs when the price falls below the previous low and establishes a new low (LL). In an uptrend, a BOS, also known as a Market Structure Break (MSB), happens when the price rises above the last high.
To confirm a trend, at least one BOS is necessary, which requires the price to close at least one candle beyond the previous high or low.
🟣 Change of Character (CHOCH)
Change of Character (CHOCH) is a crucial concept in market structure analysis, indicating a shift in trend. A trend concludes with a CHOCH, also referred to as a Market Structure Shift (MSS).
For example, in a downtrend, the price continues to drop with BOS, showcasing the trend's strength. However, when the price rises and exceeds the last high, a CHOCH occurs, signaling a potential transition from a downtrend to an uptrend.
It is essential to note that a CHOCH does not immediately indicate a buy trade. Instead, it is prudent to wait for a BOS in the upward direction to confirm the uptrend. Unlike BOS, a CHOCH confirmation does not require a candle to close; merely breaking the previous high or low with the candle's wick is sufficient.
🟣 Spike | Inefficiency | Imbalance
All these terms mean fast price movement in the shortest possible time.
🟣 Fair Value Gap (FVG)
To pinpoint the "Fair Value Gap" (FVG) on a chart, a detailed candle-by-candle analysis is necessary. This process involves focusing on candles with substantial bodies and evaluating them in relation to the candles immediately before and after them.
Here are the steps :
Identify the Central Candle : Look for a candle with a large body.
Examine Adjacent Candles : The candles before and after this central candle should have long shadows, and their bodies must not overlap with the body of the central candle.
Determine the FVG Range : The distance between the shadows of the first and third candles defines the FVG range.
This method helps in accurately identifying the Fair Value Gap, which is crucial for understanding market inefficiencies and potential price movements.
🟣 Setup
This setup is based on Market Structure and FVG. After a change of character and the formation of FVG in the last lag of the price movement, we are looking for trading positions in the price pullback.
Bullish Setup :
Bearish Setup :
🔵 How to Use
After forming the setup, you can enter the trade using a pending order or after receiving confirmation. To increase the probability of success, you can adjust the pivot period market structure settings or modify the market movement coefficient in the formation leg of the FVG.
Bullish Setup :
Bearish Setup :
🔵 Setting
Pivot Period of Market Structure Detector :
This parameter allows you to configure the zigzag period based on pivots. Adjusting this helps in accurately detecting order blocks.
Show major Bullish ChoCh Lines :
You can toggle the visibility of the Demand Main Zone and "ChoCh" Origin, and customize their color as needed.
Show major Bearish ChoCh Lines :
Similar to the Demand Main Zone, you can control the visibility and color of the Supply Main Zone and "ChoCh" Origin.
FVG Detector Multiplier Factor :
This feature lets you adjust the size of the moves forming the Fair Value Gaps (FVGs) using the Average True Range (ATR). The default value is 1, suitable for identifying most setups. Adjust this value based on the specific symbol and market for optimal results.
FVG Validity Period :
This parameter defines the validity period of an FVG in terms of the number of candles. By default, an FVG remains valid for up to 15 candles, but you can adjust this period as needed.
Mitigation Level FVG :
This setting establishes the basic level of an FVG. When the price reaches this level, the FVG is considered mitigated.
Level in Low-Risk Zone :
This feature aims to reduce risk by dividing the FVG into two equal areas: "Premium" (upper area) and "Discount" (lower area). For lower risk, ensure that "Demand FVG" is in the "Discount" area and "Supply FVG" in the "Premium" area. This feature is off by default.
Show or Hide :
Given the potential abundance of setups, displaying all on the chart can be overwhelming. By default, only the last setup is shown, but you can enable the option to view all setups.
Alert Settings :
On / Off : Toggle alerts on or off.
Message Frequency : Determine how often alerts are triggered.
Options include :
"All" (alerts every time the function is called)
"Once Per Bar" (alerts only on the first call within the bar)
"Once Per Bar Close" (alerts only at the last script execution of the real-time bar upon closing)
The default setting is "Once Per Bar".
Show Alert Time by Time Zone : Set the alert time based on your preferred time zone, such as "UTC-4" for New York time. The default is "UTC".
Display More Info : Optionally show additional details like the price range of the order blocks and the date, hour, and minute in the alert message. Set this to "Off" if you prefer not to receive this information.
ICT KillZones Hunt [TradingFinder] 4 Sessions + OB + FVG + Alert🔵 Introduction
🟣 ICT
The "ICT" style is a subset of "Price Action" technical analysis. The primary goal of the ICT trading strategy is to merge "Price Action" with the "Smart Money" concept to pinpoint optimal trade entry points.
However, this approach's strength extends beyond merely finding entry points. It also helps traders gain a deeper understanding of price behavior and adapt their trading strategies to the market structure.
The most important concepts of "ICT" :
Order Block
Fair Value Gap(FVG)
Liquidity
🟣 Session
Financial markets are divided into several time periods, each featuring distinct characteristics and levels of activity. These periods, known as sessions, are active at different times during the day.
The primary active sessions in financial markets include :
Asian Session
European Session
New York Session
Based on the UTC time zone, the schedule for these key sessions is :
Asian Session: 23:00 to 06:00
European Session: 07:00 to 16:30
New York Session: 13:00 to 22:00
Note
To avoid session overlap and minimize interference during kill zones, the session times have been modified as follows :
Asian Session: 23:00 to 06:00
European Session: 07:00 to 14:25
New York Session: 14:30 to 22:55
🟣 KillZone
Kill zones are periods within a session where trader activity spikes. During these times, trading volume surges, and price movements become more pronounced.
The major kill zones, according to the UTC time zone, are as follows :
Asian Kill Zone: 23:00 to 03:55
European Kill Zone: 07:00 to 09:55
New York Morning Kill Zone: 14:30 to 16:55
New York Evening Kill Zone: 19:30 to 20:55
🔵 How to Use
🟣 Order Block
Order blocks are a distinct category of "Supply and Demand" zones, formed when a series of orders are grouped together. These blocks are often created by banks or other significant market participants.
Banks typically execute large orders in blocks during their trading sessions. If they were to enter the market with small quantities, substantial price movements would occur before the orders were fully executed, reducing potential profit.
To mitigate this, they divide their orders into smaller, more manageable positions. Traders should seek "buy" opportunities in "demand order blocks" and "sell" opportunities in "supply order blocks."
🟣 Fair Value Gap (FVG)
To pinpoint the "Fair Value Gap" on the chart, meticulous candle-by-candle analysis is essential. Pay close attention to candles with significant bodies, examining each candle alongside the one preceding it.
The candles flanking this central candle should exhibit elongated shadows, with bodies that do not intersect the body of the central candle. The span between the shadows of the first and third candles is referred to as the FVG range.
Note :
The origin of all Order Blocks and FVGs starts from inside a kill zone and extends up to the end of the same session.
🟣 Kill Zone Hunt
Following this strategy, after the conclusion of the kill zone and the stabilization of its high and low lines, if the price touches either of these lines within the same session and encounters a robust rejection, it presents an opportunity to enter a trade.
🔵 Setting
🟣 Global Setting
Show All Order Block :
If it is turned off, only the last Order Block will be displayed.
Show All FVG :
If it is turned off, only the last FVG will be displayed.
Show More Info Session :
If it is turned on, more information about kill zones (Trade Volume, Time, Number of Candles) will be displayed.
🟣 Logic Parameter
Pivot Period of Order Blocks Detector :
Enter the desired pivot period to identify the Order Block.
Order Block Validity Period (Bar) :
You can specify the maximum time the Order Block remains valid based on the number of candles from the origin.
Mitigation Level Order Block :
Determining the basic level of a block order. When the price hits the basic level, the order block due to mitigation.
🟣 Order Blocks Display
Demand Order Block :
Show or not show and specify color.
Supply order Block :
Show or not show and specify color.
🟣 Order Block Refinement
Refine Demand OB :
Enable or disable the refinement feature. Mode selection.
Refine Supply OB :
Enable or disable the refinement feature. Mode selection.
🟣 FVG
FVG Validity Period (Bar) :
You can specify the maximum time the FVG remains valid based on the number of candles from the origin.
Mitigation Level FVG :
Determining the basic level of a FVG. When the price hits the basic level, the FVG due to mitigation.
Show Demand FVG :
Show or not show and specify color.
Show Supply FVG :
Show or not show and specify color.
FVG Filter :
Enable or disable filtering of FVGs. Select filter mode.
🟣 Session
Show More Info Session Color
Asia Session, London Sesseion, New York am Session & New York pm Session :
Show or not show session and kill zones. Change the display color.
🟣 Alert
Send Alert When Touched Session high & Low :
On / Off
Alert Demand OB Mitigation :
On / Off
Alert Supply OB Mitigation :
On / Off
Alert Demand FVG Mitigation :
On / Off
Alert Supply FVG Mitigation :
On / Off
Message Frequency :
This string parameter defines the announcement frequency. Choices include: "All" (activates the alert every time the function is called), "Once Per Bar" (activates the alert only on the first call within the bar), and "Once Per Bar Close" (the alert is activated only by a call at the last script execution of the real-time bar upon closing). The default setting is "Once per Bar".
Show Alert Time by Time Zone :
The date, hour, and minute you receive in alert messages can be based on any time zone you choose. For example, if you want New York time, you should enter "UTC-4". This input is set to the time zone "UTC" by default.
Display More Info :
Displays information about the price range of the order blocks (Zone Price) and the date, hour, and minute under "Display More Info". If you do not want this information to appear in the received message along with the alert, you should set it to "Off".
Market Structure with Inducements & Sweeps [LuxAlgo]The Market Structure with Inducements & Sweeps indicator is a unique take on Smart Money Concepts related market structure labels that aims to give traders a more precise interpretation considering various factors.
Compared to traditional market structure scripts that include Change of Character (CHoCH) & Break of Structures (BOS) -- this script also includes the detection of Inducements (IDM) & Sweeps which are major components of determining other structures labeled on the chart.
SMC & price action traders have historically considered this a more accurate representation of market structure by including these components.
🔶 USAGE
Below we can see a diagram for how market structure is displayed within the Market Structure with Inducements & Liquidity indicator.
Change of Characters (CHoCH) are based on swing points detection, while Break of Structures (BOS) are based on trailing maximum & minimums from the detected Change of Characters. We do this for a more dynamic & timely display of market structure.
🔹 Inducements (IDM)
Traders that consider inducements as a part of their analysis of Change of Characters & Break of Structures can more easily avoid fakeouts within trends as shown below.
In this script IDM's are always required between each market structures.
🔹 Sweeps of Liquidity (x)
SMC traders looking to properly analyze market structure need to look for sweeps of liquidity to ensure levels that are wicked are noted as sweeps, while levels that are fully closed above / below are labeled as confirmed market structures.
In the chart below we can see a Sweep of Liquidity which typically can occur on the longer term price action and indicate a potential reversal.
Notably, since labels such as CHoCH or BOS's can occur at the same level as a Sweep of liquidity, we have allowed the indicator to display the market structure label at the current bar in the event this happens.
The Sweeps of Liquidity are also based on trailing maximum / minimum, which allows for a continuous evaluation of areas for liquidity sweeps to occur.
This can be helpful for traders looking for longer term & shorter term sweeps.
🔶 SETTINGS
CHoCH Detection Period: Detection period for CHoCH's, higher values will return longer term CHoCH's.
IDM Detection Period: Detection period for IDM's, higher values will return longer term IDM's.
Thank you all for 500k followers on TradingView! Enjoy!
Inversion GapsAn inverted fair value gap (FVG) occurs when candles start closing below a bullish FVG or above a bearish FVG and in this case, support FVGs become resistances and vice versa. This is a smart money concept introduced by ICT. While we a number of have indicators for FVGs, we don't have any for inversion FVGs. This indicator is just for that - it shows FVGs only after they're inverted.
The meat of it comes from being able to plot HTF inverted FVGs in LTF. In the above BTC chart, you can see M15 inverted FVGs plotted on M1 chart and you can see price respecting them. Mitigations can also be shown as lines (as you can see in the chart).
You can also setup alerts for formation and mitigation of such inversion FVGs.
BIAS NotesUsage: This indicator allows you to note on your desired pair what is the current state of the trends.
!! How to use: You have to input the values for each table case to your desire in the indicator settings. !!
With this indicator you can note :
-what is the timeframe Bias
-which supply or demand we`ve just hit
I use this as a tool for my analysis with Insitutional Orderflow/SMC (Smart Money Concepts).
Whale Momentum Wave Oscillator//Credits: @Noldo - Whale Trading System @rumpypumpydumpy - ALMA Ribbons @QuantNomad - Elastic Volume Weighted Moving Average
Composite Indicator, created by taking QuantNomad's EVWMA and using that as input for a variation of rumpypumpydumpy's ALMA Ribbons. Each Ribbon had its sub ribbons summed up and then averaged. The averages were then fed through the ta.rsi and the ta.mom functions giving us our momentum waves. Signal line created from the close value being fed through the ta. ema into the ta.rsi then ta.wma then ta.mom function. Why those in that order? No reason in particular just what I stumbled upon after many variations. I then overlayed Noldo's Whale Trading System to view what "whales" were doing, giving us a good view of when capital is flowing into and out the asset which often contradicts the momentum waves prior to trend changes. Provides a nice visual for how capital is moving along with momentum. Can see when smart money is buying up a big dip or of they seem to still be waiting on the sidelines.
Super OrderBlock / FVG / BoS Tools by makuchaku & eFeThis super indicator is a Swiss army knife for Smart Money traders for OrderBlocks / FVG / BoS
It provides many options for drawing (non-repainting) boxes for OrderBlocks, Fair Value Gaps (FVG) and Break of Structures. The boxes are extended into the future, until the first retest/mitigation.
Some of the additional options (not explained in the diagrams above)
PPDD OB : An order block which is formed after interacting with Liquidity (old low/high, fractal low/high, etc). Since these OB's are in the most premium or most discount, they are Premium Premium Discount Discount OB's (PPDD OB)
HVB Bars : When the volume of any bar is higher than the average volume of last N bars, it could mean something important (in the right context). Hence, the indicator allows for coloring them differently.
This indicator was built as a collaboration between @makuchaku & eFe
Pro tip : This indicator is a simply a tool to visualize trading concepts on the candle stick chart. It is the job of the trader to sequence these effectively into a profitable trade.
If you come across any bug or have a question on how to effectively use the indicator, please don't hesitate to ask questions.
Good luck & good trading!
Earthquake Effect by DGTInstitutional investors have a profound impact on financial instruments prices because of the large volume, and their trading activities can greatly impact the price of financial instruments. They sometimes may split trades over time in order to not make a material impact and of course not to decrease liquidity to the point where there may be no one to take the other side of the trade.
Institutional investors (Smart Money) may create an Elephant Effect on the prices of financial instruments, and this study aims to display by emphasizing high volume changes
In the memory of the North Anatolian Earthquake that struck on August 17, 1999, that we remember with pain today, and similarities of plotting outcomes to seismograph plotting I preferred to name this study as Earthquake Effect (SEISMOGRAPH)
Disclaimer:
Trading success is all about following your trading strategy and the indicators should fit within your trading strategy, and not to be traded upon solely
The script is for informational and educational purposes only. Use of the script does not constitute professional and/or financial advice. You alone have the sole responsibility of evaluating the script output and risks associated with the use of the script. In exchange for using the script, you agree not to hold dgtrd TradingView user liable for any possible claim for damages arising from any decision you make based on use of the script
TRI - Smart Zones============================================================================
# TRI - SMART ZONES v2.0
## Professional Smart Money Concepts Indicator for Pine Script v6
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## 📊 OVERVIEW
**TRI - Smart Zones** is a comprehensive Smart Money Concepts indicator that
combines multiple institutional trading concepts into a single, powerful tool.
Built with Pine Script v6 for optimal performance and reliability.
## 🎯 CORE FEATURES
### **Fair Value Gaps (FVG)**
- **Detection**: Automatic identification of price imbalances
- **Types**: Bullish and Bearish Fair Value Gaps
- **Threshold**: Customizable gap size requirements (0.1% default)
- **Extension**: Configurable zone projection length
- **Mitigation**: Real-time tracking of gap fills
### **Order Blocks (OB)**
- **Detection**: Volume-based institutional footprint identification
- **Types**: Bullish and Bearish Order Blocks
- **Method**: Pivot-based volume analysis with configurable lookback
- **Validation**: Market structure confirmation required
- **Extension**: Adjustable zone projection
### **BSL/SSL Liquidity Levels**
- **Multi-Timeframe**: Automatic higher timeframe reference
- **Dynamic**: Real-time level updates and extensions
- **Visual**: Clear line markings with timeframe labels
- **Smart**: Adaptive timeframe selection based on current chart
### **Fibonacci Extensions**
- **ZigZag Integration**: Advanced pivot point detection
- **Levels**: Customizable Fibonacci ratios (38.2%, 61.8%, 100%, 161.8%)
- **Projection**: Dynamic extension from swing points
- **Visual**: Subtle dashed lines with level/price labels
### **Smart Dashboard**
- **Zone Statistics**: Real-time FVG and OB counts
- **Success Rates**: Mitigation percentages for each zone type
- **Market Bias**: Intelligent bullish/bearish/neutral assessment
- **Positioning**: Customizable location and size
### **Zone Analysis Engine**
- **Technical Confluence**: RSI, ADX, ATR, Volume analysis
- **VWAP Integration**: Institutional price reference
- **Confidence Scoring**: High/Mid/Low signal classification
- **Signal Arrows**: Visual trade direction indicators
## 🔔 ALERT SYSTEM
### **Market Structure Alerts**
- `Market Bias Changed` - Shift in overall market sentiment
- `BSL Touched` - Buy Side Liquidity level reached
- `SSL Touched` - Sell Side Liquidity level reached
### **Zone Touch Alerts**
- `OB Touched` - Any Order Block interaction
- `Bullish OB Touched` - Bullish Order Block touch
- `Bearish OB Touched` - Bearish Order Block touch
- `FVG Touched` - Any Fair Value Gap interaction
- `Bullish FVG Touched` - Bullish FVG touch
- `Bearish FVG Touched` - Bearish FVG touch
- `Zone Touched` - Any Smart Zone interaction
- `Bullish Zone Touched` - Any bullish zone touch
- `Bearish Zone Touched` - Any bearish zone touch
## ⚙️ CONFIGURATION
### **Zone Detection**
- Enable/disable FVG and OB detection independently
- Maximum zones per type (3-15, default: 8)
- Zone-specific threshold and extension settings
### **Visual Customization**
- Individual color schemes for each zone type
- Adjustable transparency levels
- Configurable line styles and widths
- Dashboard positioning and sizing options
### **Technical Analysis**
- RSI, ADX, ATR period customization
- Volume threshold multipliers
- Confidence level color coding
- Signal display toggle
## 🚀 PINE SCRIPT v6 OPTIMIZATIONS
- **User-Defined Types**: Structured data for zones and statistics
- **Methods**: Type-specific operations for better code organization
- **Enhanced Arrays**: Optimized memory management
- **Switch Statements**: Improved performance for zone classification
- **Error Handling**: Robust input validation and edge case management
- **Performance**: Efficient algorithms for real-time analysis
## 📈 TRADING APPLICATIONS
### **Entry Strategies**
- Zone confluence for high-probability setups
- Multi-timeframe confirmation via BSL/SSL
- Fibonacci extension targets
- Signal arrows for directional bias
### **Risk Management**
- Zone mitigation for stop-loss placement
- Market bias for position sizing
- Dashboard statistics for strategy validation
### **Market Analysis**
- Institutional footprint identification
- Liquidity level mapping
- Market structure assessment
- Trend continuation vs reversal analysis
## 🔧 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- **Version**: Pine Script v6
- **Overlay**: True (draws on price chart)
- **Max Objects**: 100 boxes, 100 lines, 50 labels
- **Performance**: Optimized for real-time analysis
- **Compatibility**: All TradingView chart types and timeframes
