Initial Balance and FA

Context-first intraday framework combining Initial Balance, volatility regime, and higher-timeframe reference levels.

This indicator is built around the principle that markets alternate between balance and imbalance, and that the most reliable opportunities emerge when price interacts with well-defined reference levels. Rather than relying on reactive signals, the framework emphasizes context first—using structurally important levels derived from prior sessions and higher timeframes to understand where acceptance, rejection, and initiative activity are most likely to occur. The goal is not prediction, but clarity: identifying where price is operating relative to its recent value, range, and volatility regime.

The approach deliberately separates calculation from interpretation. Core reference levels remain stable across timeframes, while volatility conditions are evaluated using a higher-timeframe lens to avoid noise and overfitting. This allows intraday traders to operate with a consistent directional bias, regardless of chart resolution, and focus execution around high-quality locations rather than chasing momentum. The indicator is designed to support discretionary decision-making, reinforcing disciplined trade selection, risk awareness, and alignment with broader market structure

RISK Disclaimer
This indicator is provided for educational and analytical purposes only and does not constitute investment advice or trade recommendations. Markets involve risk, and past behavior does not guarantee future results. Users are solely responsible for their trading decisions, position sizing, and risk management. Always validate signals with your own analysis and trade within predefined risk limits.