Market Cycle Master

The Market Cycle Master (MCM) by © DarkPoolCrypto is a sophisticated trading system designed to bridge the gap between standard retail trend indicators and institutional-grade risk management. Unlike traditional indicators that simply provide entry signals based on a single timeframe, this system employs a "Confluence Engine" that requires multi-timeframe (MTF) alignment before generating a signal.

Crucially, this script integrates a live Risk Management Calculator directly into the chart overlay. This feature allows traders to stop guessing position sizes and instead execute trades based on a fixed percentage of account equity at risk, calculating the exact lot size relative to the dynamic stop-loss level.

Core Concept and Logic

This system operates on three distinct layers of logic to filter out noise and identifying high-probability trend continuations:

1. The Trend Architecture (Layer 1) At its core, the script utilizes an adaptive ATR-based SuperTrend calculation. This allows the system to adjust to market volatility dynamically. When volatility expands, the trend bands widen to prevent premature stop-outs. When volatility contracts, the bands tighten to capture early reversals.

2. Institutional Context / Multi-Timeframe Filter (Layer 2) This is the primary filter of the Pro system. The script monitors a higher timeframe (default: 4-Hour) in the background.

Bullish Context: If the Higher Timeframe (HTF) is in an uptrend, the script will only permit LONG signals on your current chart.

Bearish Context: If the HTF is in a downtrend, the script will only permit SHORT signals.

Grayscale Filters: If the current chart's trend opposes the Higher Timeframe trend (e.g., a 5-minute uptrend during a 4-hour downtrend), the candles will be painted GRAY. This indicates a low-probability "Counter-Trend" environment, and no signals will be generated.

3. Money Flow Filtering (Layer 3) To prevent buying tops or selling bottoms, the system utilizes the Money Flow Index (MFI). Long signals are filtered if volume-weighted momentum is already overbought, and Short signals are filtered if oversold.

The Risk Management HUD

The Heads-Up Display (HUD) is the distinguishing feature of this tool. It transforms the indicator from a visual aid into a trading terminal.

Trend Direction: Displays the current verified trend.

MTF Status: Shows the state of the Higher Timeframe trend.

Volatility: Displays the current ATR value.

Stop Loss: Displays the exact price level of the trend line.

Risk Calculator:

Risk ($): Shows the total dollar amount you will lose if the stop loss is hit (based on your settings).

Units: Calculates exactly how much Crypto, Stock, or FX lots to purchase to match your risk parameters.

Guide: How to Use

Configuration

Trend Architecture: Adjust the "Volatility Factor" (Default: 3.0). Higher values reduce noise but delay entries. Lower values are faster but riskier.

Institutional Context: Select the "Higher Timeframe."

If trading 1m to 15m charts: Set HTF to 4 Hours (240).

If trading 1H to 4H charts: Set HTF to Daily (1D).

Risk Calculator:

Account Size: Enter your total trading capital.

Risk Per Trade: Enter the percentage of your account you are willing to lose on a single trade (e.g., 1.0%).

Trading Strategy

The Signal: Wait for a "Sniper Long" or "Sniper Short" label. This appears only when price action, volatility, and the higher timeframe consensus all align.

The Execution: Look at the HUD under "Units." Open a position for that specific amount.

The Stop Loss: Place your hard Stop Loss at the price shown in the HUD ("Stop Loss" row). This corresponds to the trend line.

The Exit: Close the position if the candle color turns Gray (loss of momentum/consensus) or if an opposing signal appears.

Disclaimer

This script and the information provided herein are for educational and entertainment purposes only. They do not constitute financial advice, investment advice, trading advice, or any other advice. Trading in financial markets involves a high degree of risk and may result in the loss of your entire capital.

The "Risk Calculator" included in this script provides theoretical values based on mathematical formulas relative to the price data provided by TradingView. It does not account for slippage, spread, exchange fees, or liquidity gaps. Always verify calculations manually before executing live trades. Past performance of any trading system is not indicative of future results. The author assumes no responsibility for any losses incurred while using this script.