TradeQUO Herrick Payoff RSI

Herrick Payoff Index RSI (HPI-RSI) with Signal Line

An advanced oscillator that measures market strength not just by price, but by "smart money flow."

This indicator is not a typical RSI. Instead of applying the Relative Strength Index to price alone, it calculates it on the cumulative Herrick Payoff Index (HPI). This creates a unique oscillator that reflects the underlying sentiment and capital flow in the market.

What is the Herrick Payoff Index (HPI)?
The HPI is a classic sentiment indicator that combines three crucial elements to determine if money is flowing into or out of an asset:

• Price Change: The direction and momentum of the market.
  
• Trading Volume: The conviction behind the price movement.
  
• Open Interest (OI): The total number of open contracts (mainly in futures), which indicates if new capital is entering the market.
  

By combining these factors, the HPI provides a more comprehensive picture of market strength than indicators based solely on price.

How This Indicator Works
The script follows a logical, multi-step process:

1. It calculates the raw Herrick Payoff Index for each bar.
   
2. It creates a cumulative sum of this index to generate a continuous money flow value.
   
3. This cumulative value is smoothed with a short-period EMA to reduce noise.
   
4. The RSI is then applied to this smoothed HPI value.
   
5. An additional, configurable signal line (moving average) is added to facilitate trading signals.
   

Interpretation and Application
You can use this indicator much like a standard RSI, but with the added context of money flow:

• Overbought/Oversold: Values above 70 suggest an overbought condition, while values below 30 signal an oversold condition.
  
• Signal Line Crossovers: A cross of the HPI-RSI line above the signal line can be seen as a bullish signal. A cross below can be seen as a bearish signal.
  
• Divergences: Look for divergences between the indicator and the price. A bullish divergence (price makes a lower low, indicator makes a higher low) can indicate an upcoming move to the upside. A bearish divergence (price makes a higher high, indicator makes a lower high) can signal a potential move to the downside.
  

Settings
The indicator has been deliberately kept simple:

• HPI Smoothing Length: Smoothing length (1-5) for the cumulative HPI.
  
• RSI Length: The lookback period for the RSI calculation.
  
• Signal Line Settings: Here you can enable/disable the signal line and customize its type and length.
  
• Display Settings: Adjust the colors of the RSI and signal lines to your preference.
  

This indicator is a tool for analysis and should always be used in combination with other methods and a solid risk management strategy. Happy trading!