PrecisionFlow

PrecisionFlow — Real-Time Flow + Momentum Acceleration Engine
by Precision Trading Tools LLC

A dual-layer indicator combining asymmetric money flow analysis with momentum acceleration detection. Designed to help traders assess directional pressure and momentum quality in real time.


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WHAT IS PRECISIONFLOW?
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PrecisionFlow is a dual-layer analytical tool that separates two distinct questions traders face on every bar:

1. Who is in control? (Flow Layer)
2. Is momentum accelerating or decelerating? (Pulse Layer)

Rather than generating simple buy/sell signals, PrecisionFlow provides real-time context about the quality and direction of order flow — helping traders make more informed decisions about position management.


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HOW IT WORKS
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▸ LAYER 1 — FLOW ENGINE

The Flow layer builds a cumulative, asymmetric money flow model using a leaky accumulation/distribution line. Key features include:

• Asymmetric Sell Weighting — Distribution pressure is weighted more heavily than accumulation to reflect the faster, more aggressive nature of selling. The multiplier is user-adjustable.

• Relative Volume (RVOL) Weighting — Each bar's contribution is scaled by its volume relative to a rolling average, with a gamma exponent to emphasize high-conviction bars.

• Trend Bias — A normalized EMA-vs-VWAP spread adjusts flow sensitivity based on the prevailing trend context.

• Adaptive Decay — The cumulative flow line uses a timeframe-aware decay rate so the indicator remains responsive across 1-minute through daily charts.

• Volume Quality Filter — Low-volume bars (below a user-defined threshold) are excluded from flow calculations to reduce noise.

The Flow histogram displays the spread between a fast and slow smoothing of this cumulative flow, with a self-scaling gradient that adapts color intensity to recent histogram magnitude — preventing the "everything looks flat" problem common in fixed-threshold oscillators.


▸ LAYER 2 — PULSE ENGINE

The Pulse layer measures the rate of change of momentum — not price direction, but whether momentum itself is speeding up or slowing down. It is ATR-normalized by default so readings remain consistent across different price levels and volatility regimes.

• Cyan (Aqua) = Momentum is accelerating to the upside
• Magenta (Fuchsia) = Momentum is decelerating or accelerating to the downside

The Pulse histogram renders behind the Flow histogram at a wider width, creating a layered visual where both readings are visible simultaneously.


▸ THE YELLOW BASELINE

The yellow line is the slow-smoothed baseline of cumulative flow — think of it as the "tide" of money flow over time. When the baseline is rising, the underlying flow trend is bullish. When it's falling, the tide has turned. The Flow histogram measures deviation from this baseline, so even when the histogram flattens, the baseline direction tells you whether the broader flow environment remains favorable.


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READING PRECISIONFLOW — A REAL-WORLD WALKTHROUGH
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The following screenshots show PrecisionFlow paired with PrecisionCombo on Fastly (FSLY) 5-minute chart, Feb 12, 2026. This walkthrough focuses on the lower pane (PrecisionFlow) and demonstrates how Flow and Pulse work together to provide real-time context throughout a full trading session.


▸ SCREENSHOT 1 — Pre-Breakout: Cyan Pulse Spikes Signal Building Pressure
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Before the move begins, notice the cyan spikes in the Pulse layer behind the Flow histogram. These cyan bars indicate that momentum is accelerating to the upside — even while price is still consolidating in a tight range near $13. The Pulse is detecting the early acceleration before it shows up on the price chart. PrecisionFlow reads "Pullback In Uptrend" here — telling you that although the fast flow dipped briefly below the baseline, the underlying trend (yellow baseline) is still rising. This is not a reversal; it's a coiled spring.


▸ SCREENSHOT 2 — Breakout Confirmed: ADD Signal with Yellow Baseline Spike
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The breakout fires. PrecisionFlow immediately shows RSI 95 Momo Up, Bullish, and ADD — full confluence across all layers. The key visual here is the yellow baseline spiking sharply upward. That steep rise in the baseline means the cumulative flow isn't just positive on a single bar — it's accelerating across multiple bars with heavy volume weighting. The baseline acts as a smoothed "tide gauge" of money flow. When it spikes like this, institutional-level volume is driving the move, not just retail chasing. The green Flow histogram expanding above the baseline confirms buyers are firmly in control.


▸ SCREENSHOT 3 — Momentum Continues: Green Histogram with Magenta Pulse Warnings
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Price continues higher into the $15–$16 range and PrecisionFlow reads Bullish, HOLD. The green Flow histogram bars represent sustained net buying pressure — each bar's height reflects the strength of flow relative to recent history, with deeper greens indicating stronger conviction (the 4-tier gradient in action). However, notice the magenta Pulse spikes beginning to appear below the zero line and the green bars. These magenta bars are the Pulse layer warning that while flow is still bullish, momentum is decelerating. The move is running, but the engine is losing RPM. The shift from ADD to HOLD reflects this — conditions still favor holding, but the Pulse no longer confirms accelerating momentum for adding size.


▸ SCREENSHOT 4 — Counter-Trend Detection: Gray Histogram Bars and Baseline Rollover
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This is where PrecisionFlow earns its keep. The Flow histogram has turned gray — this is the counter-trend detection system at work. Gray bars appear when the fast flow line diverges from the baseline direction. Here, the histogram shows a brief positive reading (a bounce in price near $15.50) but the yellow baseline is rolling over and declining. PrecisionFlow labels this "Rally In Downtrend" — it's telling you that even though price bounced, the underlying tide of money flow has turned negative. RSI has dropped to 32 Momo Down, and the action state is NO-ADD. The gray bars are a visual cue that this rally is counter-trend and shouldn't be trusted for new entries.


▸ SCREENSHOT 5 — Second Breakout Attempt: Cyan Pulse with Declining Baseline
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Around 11:20 AM, PrecisionCombo fires a second BO signal as price pushes toward $17. In the lower pane, you can see cyan Pulse spikes returning — momentum is briefly accelerating again. But look at the yellow baseline: it's still declining from its earlier peak and hasn't reversed upward. This is a critical read. The Pulse says "momentum is trying," but the baseline says "the broader flow environment hasn't recovered." PrecisionFlow reads Bearish, NO-ADD despite the RSI showing 85 Momo Up. This disagreement between short-term momentum (RSI, Pulse) and cumulative flow (baseline, Flow state) is exactly the kind of context that prevents chasing a move that lacks underlying support.


▸ SCREENSHOT 6 — Distribution Confirmed: Sell Signals with Increasing Magenta Spikes
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PrecisionCombo shows the S (Sell) signal near $18, followed by a B (Buy) attempt and another S as price rolls over hard from the highs. In PrecisionFlow, the magenta Pulse spikes are growing larger — momentum is actively accelerating to the downside. The Flow histogram has crossed below zero and is printing red, confirming that net selling pressure now dominates. The yellow baseline continues its steady decline. RSI 10 Momo Down, Bearish, NO-ADD — every layer is aligned bearish. The increasing size of the magenta spikes tells you this isn't just a pause; selling momentum is intensifying.


▸ SCREENSHOT 7 — End of Day: Late Signals vs. Flow Reality
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Late in the session, PrecisionCombo fires a B and BO signal as price attempts a bounce near $16. Traders watching only price action and the upper pane might consider this an entry. But PrecisionFlow tells the real story: despite the late bounce, Flow remains Bearish with NO-ADD. The yellow baseline has drifted down near the zero line — the entire session's accumulated buying pressure has been erased by the afternoon distribution. RSI shows 61 Momo Up (a slight bounce), but Flow hasn't crossed bullish and the baseline hasn't reversed. The cumulative picture says the tide is still out, regardless of the surface-level bounce. This is PrecisionFlow doing exactly what it was built for — providing the deeper context that keeps you from re-entering a spent move.


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ACTION LABELS
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When enabled, the indicator displays a real-time action state combining Flow and Pulse readings:

• ADD — Flow is bullish and Pulse confirms accelerating momentum. Conditions favor adding to a position.
• HOLD — Flow is bullish but Pulse is neutral. Existing positions may be held; new entries lack momentum confirmation.
• NO-ADD — Flow is bearish or Pulse shows decelerating momentum. Conditions suggest caution.

These labels are contextual aids, not trade signals. They are intended to support position management decisions within an existing trading plan.


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ADDITIONAL FEATURES
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• Early Detection — Identifies potential flow reversals before a full cross occurs, with optional RSI qualification to filter premature signals.

• Pullback/Rally Detection — Automatically identifies counter-trend conditions where the fast flow line diverges from the baseline direction — useful for distinguishing healthy pullbacks from trend reversals.

• RSI Qualifier — An integrated short-period RSI provides momentum confirmation. Displayed in the info table as "Momo Up," "Momo Down," or "Neutral."

• Self-Scaling Gradient — The 4-tier color gradient adapts to recent histogram magnitude so readings are always visually proportional — no manual rescaling needed.

• Multiple View Modes — Choose between Histogram, Lines, or Both to match your visual preference.

• Built-In Alerts — Edge-triggered alert conditions for flow crosses (bullish/bearish), ADD signals, and NO-ADD signals. Alerts fire once on state change, not on every bar.


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INPUTS & CUSTOMIZATION
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All engine parameters are exposed as user inputs with sensible defaults:

• Flow Engine — Sell multiplier, adaptive decay toggle, volume quality filter, VWAP method (Session or Rolling), separation boost
• Pulse Engine — Momentum length, smoothing, ATR normalization, scale, clip levels, neutral band
• Action Thresholds — ADD and NO-ADD sensitivity
• Display — Gradient toggle, histogram widths, clip levels, label positioning and sizing
• RSI — Length, bull/bear thresholds, early detection threshold


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BEST PRACTICES
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PrecisionFlow is designed as a context tool, not a standalone signal generator. It works best alongside price action analysis, support/resistance levels, and volume confirmation.

• The Flow layer answers "who is in control right now?" — use it to confirm directional bias.
• The Pulse layer answers "is this move gaining or losing steam?" — use it to time entries and manage risk.
• The yellow baseline answers "what is the broader tide doing?" — use it to distinguish real moves from counter-trend noise.
• The gray histogram (counter-trend) is informational — pullbacks in an uptrend are not inherently bearish, and rallies in a downtrend are not inherently bullish.

Works across all timeframes and asset classes. Default settings are optimized for intraday equities on 1–5 minute charts.


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ABOUT PRECISION TRADING TOOLS
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Precision Trading Tools LLC builds professional-grade indicators for active traders. Our development philosophy is context first, signals second — every tool we build is designed to help you understand market conditions before making decisions.

PrecisionFlow pairs naturally with PrecisionCombo for a complete breakout-to-management workflow: Combo identifies the entry, Flow tells you whether to add, hold, or step aside.

For access or more information, send a DM through TradingView or visit our website.


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This indicator is provided for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute financial advice. Trading involves substantial risk of loss. Past performance is not indicative of future results.