This indicator is designed to identify bearish gap downs in price action and visually mark them on your chart. A gap down occurs when today's opening price is below the previous day's low, and the closing price remains below that low, signaling a potential bearish continuation or reversal.
Features:
Precise Gap Down Detection: Identifies only confirmed bearish gap downs, avoiding false signals.
Clear Visual Markers: Marks detected gap downs with a red downward triangle above the bar for easy identification.
Minimalist Design: Focuses solely on gap down detection, without any reliance on moving averages or additional noise.
Use Cases:
Trend Reversals: Spot potential downward trends as they develop.
Momentum Confirmation: Use alongside other indicators or strategies to confirm bearish momentum.
Swing Trading Opportunities: Ideal for traders looking to capitalize on significant price movements.
How It Works:
The script detects a gap down when:
Today's opening price is below the previous day's low.
Today's closing price stays below the previous day's low.
When these conditions are met, the indicator plots a red triangle above the price bar, signaling a bearish gap down.
Best Practices: Apply this script to daily or higher timeframes for more reliable results. Combine it with other indicators, such as support/resistance levels or volume analysis, for enhanced decision-making.