Support & resistance gapsThis script will draw support and resistance gaps on the price chart.
It is heavily influenced by Nick Drendel . You can learn more about support and resistance gaps and how he draws them in the following video on youtube: The Secret Weapon Traders Ignore: Mastering Unfilled Gaps
The following settings are available:
Untested gaps background color and border color (default gray)
Support gaps background color and border color (default green)
Resistance gaps background color and border color (default red)
Number of days to look back (default one year)
Option to include the current day during market hours (default true)
图表形态
M5 Session Rectangles (GMT+2) - Last 30 Sessions Rectangles on the M5 timeframe showing the MAX and MIN of the New York Session:
OPEN SESSION (15:30 - 16:20)
MID SESSION (16:20 - 19:00)
POWER HOUR (19:00 - 22:00)
The indicator tracks the last 30 days, and the rectangle for the current day is drawn only after the respective session closes.
Multi Timeframe BOS & rBOSThis is the same Multi-Timeframe Break of Structure and Market Structure Shift posted by Lenny_Kiruthu. However, the only difference is the naming of Market Structure Shift to rBOS (Break of Structure Reverse). To me, they are all break of structures when previous peaks or valleys are violated. The only difference is in sequence. Once a sequence of BOS reverses, then a new sequence begins. To me, this simplifies the various terminology incorporated by different systems such as ICT or SMT which adds unnecessary complexity.
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Optimized Candlestick Entry Indicator1. Conflict Prevention System:
Pattern Strength Scoring: Each pattern gets a strength score (0-1) based on how well it matches ideal characteristics
Context Filtering: Patterns only trigger in appropriate market conditions (uptrend/downtrend)
Signal Prioritization: When multiple patterns occur, only the strongest one triggers
Mutual Exclusion: Prevents simultaneous buy/sell signals on the same candle
2. Enhanced Pattern Recognition:
Minimum Strength Threshold: Configurable minimum pattern strength (default 60%)
Trend Context Awareness: Hammer/Inverted Hammer only in downtrends, Hanging Man/Shooting Star only in uptrends
Improved Ratios: Better body-to-wick ratio calculations
Volume Consideration: Patterns require meaningful price ranges
3. Smart Decision Logic:
Pattern Counting: Counts active bullish vs bearish patterns
Conflict Resolution: If both signals exist, chooses the stronger one
Final Signal Generation: Only one signal type per candle
4. Advanced Features:
Trend Filter: Optional MA-based trend filter (20-period default)
Strength Display: Shows pattern strength percentage in labels
Context Information: Alerts include trend direction
Visual Enhancements: Larger, clearer signals with strength indicators
5. Configuration Options:
Trend Filter Toggle: Enable/disable trend-based filtering
Minimum Pattern Strength: Adjust sensitivity (0.3-1.0)
Individual Pattern Control: Enable/disable specific patterns
Visual Customization: Control labels, shapes, and alerts
How It Prevents Conflicts:
Context Separation: Bullish patterns only trigger in bearish contexts and vice versa
Strength Comparison: When conflicts arise, only the strongest pattern signals
Pattern Validation: Each pattern must meet strict strength criteria
Final Decision Layer: A final logic layer ensures only one signal type per bar
This optimized version will give you clear, non-conflicting entry signals with much higher accuracy and reliability!Retry
Crypto Market Dominance Stacked with LabelsA professional stacked area chart showing the dominance of major crypto market segments: BTC, ETH, Top 100 Altcoins, and #101+ Altcoins. Each layer is color-coded for clarity and includes dynamic labels with the current dominance percentage. Provides a clear visual representation of market share trends for traders, analysts, and crypto enthusiasts.
Features:
Stacked visualization of BTC, ETH, Top 100, and small-cap altcoins (#101+).
Color-coded areas for easy identification.
Dynamic labels showing each category’s current dominance percentage.
Horizontal reference lines for percentage levels.
Approximates top 100 and #101+ altcoins using TOTAL2 and TOTAL3 market cap tickers.
Use Case:
Track how market share shifts between BTC, ETH, large altcoins, and smaller altcoins over time. Ideal for analyzing trends, spotting dominance changes, and visualizing overall crypto market structure.
OR Box + Full Key Levels (Cash Hours • Strict v5)This is the final working script, just choose from the drop down to adjkust for Europeon / US markets
Opening ATR + High Momentum (10/30/60)this is a custom momentum indicator using atr
A fixed, compiling Pine v5 script is below with the three issues corrected: no plots in local scope, a ≤10-character shorttitle, and cleaned ternaries/formatting that remove the “end of line without line continuation” error.
Multi-Pattern Candlestick Entry IndicatorKey Features:
Bullish Patterns Detected:
Hammer
Inverted Hammer
Bullish Engulfing
Morning Star
Piercing Pattern
Dragonfly Doji
Bearish Patterns Detected:
Hanging Man
Shooting Star
Bearish Engulfing
Evening Star
Dark Cloud Cover
Gravestone Doji
Alert System:
Bullish Entry Alert: Triggers when any bullish pattern is detected
Bearish Entry Alert: Triggers when any bearish pattern is detected
Customizable alert messages with pattern name and price level
Visual Features:
Green triangles below bars for bullish signals
Red triangles above bars for bearish signals
Pattern name labels on chart
Background highlighting for confirmed entries
Status table showing which patterns are enabled
Customization Options:
Enable/disable individual patterns
Toggle visual elements (labels, shapes)
Control alert preferences
Pattern-specific on/off switches
MACD Josh MACD Study — Visual Crossover Tags
Overview:
This script displays MACD signals in a clear, visual way by showing:
Histogram = EMA(Fast) − EMA(Slow)
Signal = EMA(Histogram, Signal Length)
It adds labels and arrows to help you see crossover events between the Histogram and the Signal line more easily.
⚠️ Disclaimer: This tool is for educational and research purposes only. It is not financial advice or an investment recommendation. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Users should make their own decisions and manage risk responsibly.
Features
Central Zero Line with Signal and Histogram plots
Optional labels/arrows to highlight Histogram–Signal crossovers
Alerts for crossover and crossunder events, integrated with TradingView’s alert system
Standard adjustable inputs: Fast EMA, Slow EMA, Signal EMA
How to Interpret (for study only)
When the Histogram crosses above the Signal, a visual label/arrow marks a positive MACD event
When the Histogram crosses below the Signal, a visual label/arrow marks a negative MACD event
The “BUY/SELL” labels are visual study tags only — they do not represent trade instructions or recommendations
Responsible Usage Tips
Test across multiple timeframes and different assets
Combine with higher-timeframe trend, support/resistance, or volume for confirmation
Use alerts with caution, and always test in a demo environment first
Technical Notes
The script does not use future data and does not repaint signals once bars are closed
Results depend on market conditions and may vary across assets and timeframes
License & Credits
Written in Pine Script® v5 for TradingView
The indicator name shown on chart is for labeling purposes only and carries no implication of advice or solicitation
Swing S/R Bounce ScreenerStep 1: Identify Swing Highs & Lows on 1 minute timeframe
- price bars that stand out from the 5 bars on each side (left and right). A swing high is a bar whose high is higher than the 5 bars before and after it. A swing low is a bar whose low is lower than the 5 bars before and after it.
Step 2: Draw Horizontal Lines
When a swing high/low is identified, the scanner draws a horizontal line from that point extending to the right of the chart.
Step 3: Monitor Price Returns
The scanner continuously watches for price to return to these horizontal lines. When price approaches and touches the line:
* Resistance: Price touches from below and closes below the line
* Support: Price touches from above and closes above the line
MACD COM PONTOS//@version=5
indicator(title="MACD COM PONTOS", shorttitle="MACD COM PONTOS")
//Plot Inputs
res = input.timeframe("", "Indicator TimeFrame")
fast_length = input.int(title="Fast Length", defval=12)
slow_length = input.int(title="Slow Length", defval=26)
src = input.source(title="Source", defval=close)
signal_length = input.int(title="Signal Smoothing", minval = 1, maxval = 999, defval = 9)
sma_source = input.string(title="Oscillator MA Type", defval="EMA", options= )
sma_signal = input.string(title="Signal Line MA Type", defval="EMA", options= )
// Show Plots T/F
show_macd = input.bool(true, title="Show MACD Lines", group="Show Plots?", inline="SP10")
show_macd_LW = input.int(3, minval=0, maxval=5, title = "MACD Width", group="Show Plots?", inline="SP11")
show_signal_LW= input.int(2, minval=0, maxval=5, title = "Signal Width", group="Show Plots?", inline="SP11")
show_Hist = input.bool(true, title="Show Histogram", group="Show Plots?", inline="SP20")
show_hist_LW = input.int(5, minval=0, maxval=5, title = "-- Width", group="Show Plots?", inline="SP20")
show_trend = input.bool(true, title = "Show MACD Lines w/ Trend Color", group="Show Plots?", inline="SP30")
show_HB = input.bool(false, title="Show Highlight Price Bars", group="Show Plots?", inline="SP40")
show_cross = input.bool(false, title = "Show BackGround on Cross", group="Show Plots?", inline="SP50")
show_dots = input.bool(true, title = "Show Circle on Cross", group="Show Plots?", inline="SP60")
show_dots_LW = input.int(5, minval=0, maxval=5, title = "-- Width", group="Show Plots?", inline="SP60")
//show_trend = input(true, title = "Colors MACD Lines w/ Trend Color", group="Show Plots?", inline="SP5")
// MACD Lines colors
col_macd = input.color(#FF6D00, "MACD Line ", group="Color Settings", inline="CS1")
col_signal = input.color(#2962FF, "Signal Line ", group="Color Settings", inline="CS1")
col_trnd_Up = input.color(#4BAF4F, "Trend Up ", group="Color Settings", inline="CS2")
col_trnd_Dn = input.color(#B71D1C, "Trend Down ", group="Color Settings", inline="CS2")
// Histogram Colors
col_grow_above = input.color(#26A69A, "Above Grow", group="Histogram Colors", inline="Hist10")
col_fall_above = input.color(#B2DFDB, "Fall", group="Histogram Colors", inline="Hist10")
col_grow_below = input.color(#FF5252, "Below Grow", group="Histogram Colors",inline="Hist20")
col_fall_below = input.color(#FFCDD2, "Fall", group="Histogram Colors", inline="Hist20")
// Alerts T/F Inputs
alert_Long = input.bool(true, title = "MACD Cross Up", group = "Alerts", inline="Alert10")
alert_Short = input.bool(true, title = "MACD Cross Dn", group = "Alerts", inline="Alert10")
alert_Long_A = input.bool(false, title = "MACD Cross Up & > 0", group = "Alerts", inline="Alert20")
alert_Short_B = input.bool(false, title = "MACD Cross Dn & < 0", group = "Alerts", inline="Alert20")
// Calculating
fast_ma = request.security(syminfo.tickerid, res, sma_source == "SMA" ? ta.sma(src, fast_length) : ta.ema(src, fast_length))
slow_ma = request.security(syminfo.tickerid, res, sma_source == "SMA" ? ta.sma(src, slow_length) : ta.ema(src, slow_length))
macd = fast_ma - slow_ma
signal = request.security(syminfo.tickerid, res, sma_signal == "SMA" ? ta.sma(macd, signal_length) : ta.ema(macd, signal_length))
hist = macd - signal
// MACD Trend and Cross Up/Down conditions
trend_up = macd > signal
trend_dn = macd < signal
cross_UP = signal >= macd and signal < macd
cross_DN = signal <= macd and signal > macd
cross_UP_A = (signal >= macd and signal < macd) and macd > 0
cross_DN_B = (signal <= macd and signal > macd) and macd < 0
// Condition that changes Color of MACD Line if Show Trend is turned on..
trend_col = show_trend and trend_up ? col_trnd_Up : trend_up ? col_macd : show_trend and trend_dn ? col_trnd_Dn: trend_dn ? col_macd : na
//Var Statements for Histogram Color Change
var bool histA_IsUp = false
var bool histA_IsDown = false
var bool histB_IsDown = false
var bool histB_IsUp = false
histA_IsUp := hist == hist ? histA_IsUp : hist > hist and hist > 0
histA_IsDown := hist == hist ? histA_IsDown : hist < hist and hist > 0
histB_IsDown := hist == hist ? histB_IsDown : hist < hist and hist <= 0
histB_IsUp := hist == hist ? histB_IsUp : hist > hist and hist <= 0
hist_col = histA_IsUp ? col_grow_above : histA_IsDown ? col_fall_above : histB_IsDown ? col_grow_below : histB_IsUp ? col_fall_below :color.silver
// Plot Statements
//Background Color
bgcolor(show_cross and cross_UP ? col_trnd_Up : na, editable=false)
bgcolor(show_cross and cross_DN ? col_trnd_Dn : na, editable=false)
//Highlight Price Bars
barcolor(show_HB and trend_up ? col_trnd_Up : na, title="Trend Up", offset = 0, editable=false)
barcolor(show_HB and trend_dn ? col_trnd_Dn : na, title="Trend Dn", offset = 0, editable=false)
//Regular Plots
plot(show_Hist and hist ? hist : na, title="Histogram", style=plot.style_columns, color=color.new(hist_col ,0),linewidth=show_hist_LW)
plot(show_macd and signal ? signal : na, title="Signal", color=color.new(col_signal, 0), style=plot.style_line ,linewidth=show_signal_LW)
plot(show_macd and macd ? macd : na, title="MACD", color=color.new(trend_col, 0), style=plot.style_line ,linewidth=show_macd_LW)
hline(0, title="0 Line", color=color.new(color.gray, 0), linestyle=hline.style_dashed, linewidth=1, editable=false)
plot(show_dots and cross_UP ? macd : na, title="Dots", color=color.new(trend_col ,0), style=plot.style_circles, linewidth=show_dots_LW, editable=false)
plot(show_dots and cross_DN ? macd : na, title="Dots", color=color.new(trend_col ,0), style=plot.style_circles, linewidth=show_dots_LW, editable=false)
//Alerts
if alert_Long and cross_UP
alert("Symbol = (" + syminfo.tickerid + ") TimeFrame = (" + timeframe.period + ") Current Price (" + str.tostring(close) + ") MACD Crosses Up.", alert.freq_once_per_bar_close)
if alert_Short and cross_DN
alert("Symbol = (" + syminfo.tickerid + ") TimeFrame = (" + timeframe.period + ") Current Price (" + str.tostring(close) + ") MACD Crosses Down.", alert.freq_once_per_bar_close)
//Alerts - Stricter Condition - Only Alerts When MACD Crosses UP & MACD > 0 -- Crosses Down & MACD < 0
if alert_Long_A and cross_UP_A
alert("Symbol = (" + syminfo.tickerid + ") TimeFrame = (" + timeframe.period + ") Current Price (" + str.tostring(close) + ") MACD > 0 And Crosses Up.", alert.freq_once_per_bar_close)
if alert_Short_B and cross_DN_B
alert("Symbol = (" + syminfo.tickerid + ") TimeFrame = (" + timeframe.period + ") Current Price (" + str.tostring(close) + ") MACD < 0 And Crosses Down.", alert.freq_once_per_bar_close)
//End Code
MC WITH ALERTS DINESH SETHIYAManipulation Candle (MC): A candlestick that initially suggests price movement in one direction but then reverses, manipulating liquidity and closing in the opposite direction.
Types of MCs:
Bullish MC: Takes out the previous candle's low, reverses, takes out the previous candle's high, and closes above it.
Bearish MC: Takes out the previous candle's high, reverses, takes out the previous candle's low, and closes below it.
Ideal MC Characteristic: The rejection wick (bottom wick for bullish MC, top wick for bearish MC) should be larger than the directional wick.
Custom Candle Coloring (3% Drop / Breakout / Follow-through)Naveen's custom bars. It helps with custom color of the bars to see significant candle movements and their interpretations
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mohamed rebouh zigzag//
// mohamed rebouh
//@version=5
//
// THIS CODE IS BASED FROM THE MT4 ZIGZAG INDICATOR
// THE ZIGZAG SETTINGS FOR THE MAIN ONE ON TRADINGVIEW DO NOT WORK THE SAME AS MT4
// I HOPE U LOVE IT
//
indicator(' mohamed rebouh ', overlay=true)
// inputs
Depth = input(12, title='Depth') // Depth
Deviation = input(5, title='Deviation') // Deviation
// ZigZag
var lastlow = 0.0
var lasthigh = 0.0
data(x) =>
d = request.security(syminfo.tickerid, timeframe.period, x)
d
getLow(x, y, z, a) =>
lastlow1 = y
v = data(x)
m = v == lastlow1 or data(z) - v > a * syminfo.mintick
if v != lastlow1
lastlow1 := v
if m
v := 0.0
v
getHigh(x, y, z, a) =>
lasthigh1 = y
v = data(x)
m = v == lasthigh1 or v - data(z) > a * syminfo.mintick
if v != lasthigh1
lasthigh1 := v
if m
v := 0.0
v
= getLow(ta.lowest(Depth), lastlow, low, Deviation)
lastlow := e
zBB = v != 0.0
= getHigh(ta.highest(Depth), lasthigh, high, Deviation)
lasthigh := e1
zSS = v1 != 0.0
zigzagDirection = -1
zigzagHigh = 0
zigzagLow = 0
zigzagDirection := zBB ? 0 : zSS ? 1 : nz(zigzagDirection , -1)
virtualLow = zigzagLow + 1
if not zBB or zBB and zigzagDirection == zigzagDirection and low > low
zigzagLow := nz(zigzagLow ) + 1
zigzagLow
virtualHigh = zigzagHigh + 1
if not zSS or zSS and zigzagDirection == zigzagDirection and high < high
zigzagHigh := nz(zigzagHigh ) + 1
zigzagHigh
line zigzag = line.new(bar_index - zigzagLow, low , bar_index - zigzagHigh, high , color=color.red, style=line.style_solid, width=2)
if zigzagDirection == zigzagDirection
line.delete(zigzag )
Tristan's Star: 15m Shooting Star DetectorThis script is designed to be used on the 1-minute chart , but it analyzes the market as if you were watching the 15-minute candles.
Every cluster of 15 one-minute candles is grouped together and treated as a single 15-minute candle.
When that 15-minute “synthetic” candle looks like a shooting star pattern (small body near the low, long upper wick, short lower wick, bearish bias), the script triggers a signal.
At the close of that 15-minute cluster, the script will:
Plot a single “Sell” label on the last 1-minute bar of the group.
Draw a horizontal line across the 15 bars at the high, showing the level that created the shooting star.
Optionally display a table cell in the corner with the word “SELL.”
This lets you stay on the 1-minute timeframe for precision entries and exits, while still being alerted when the higher-timeframe (15-minute) shows a bearish reversal pattern.
Multi-Timeframe MACD Score (Customizable)this is a momentum based indicator to know the trend so we go with the trend.
HH/HL/LH/LLThe script works by detecting swing highs and swing lows with a simple pivot function (ta.pivothigh / ta.pivotlow) using a fixed 2-bar lookback and confirmation window. Each new pivot is compared against the previous confirmed pivot of the same type:
If a swing high is greater than the last swing high → it is labelled HH.
If a swing high is lower than the last swing high → it is labelled LH.
If a swing low is greater than the last swing low → it is labelled HL.
If a swing low is lower than the last swing low → it is labelled LL.
To keep the chart clean and readable, the indicator:
Plots only the two-letter labels (HH, HL, LH, LL) with no background box.
Uses red text for highs and green text for lows.
Places labels directly at the pivot bar (with the necessary confirmation offset).
Keeps labels small (size.tiny) to avoid clutter.
Positional Toolbox v6 (distinct colors)what the lines mean (colors)
EMA20 (green) = fast trend
EMA50 (orange) = intermediate trend
EMA200 (purple, thicker) = primary trend
when the chart is “bullish” vs “bearish”
Bullish bias (look for buys):
EMA20 > EMA50 > EMA200 and EMA200 sloping up.
Bearish bias (avoid longs / consider exits):
EMA20 < EMA50 < EMA200 or price closing under EMA50/EMA200.
the two buy signals the script gives you
Pullback Long (triangle up)
Prints when price dips to EMA20 (green) and closes back above it while trend is bullish and ADX is decent.
Entry: buy on the same close or on a break of that candle’s high next day.
Stop: below the pullback swing-low (or below EMA50 for simplicity).
Best for: adding on an existing uptrend after a shallow dip.
Breakout 55D (“BO55” label)
Prints when price closes above prior 55-day high with volume surge in a bullish trend.
Entry: on the close that triggers, or next day above the breakout candle’s high.
Stop: below the breakout candle’s low (conservative: below base low).
Best for: fresh trend legs from bases.
simple “sell / exit” rules
Trend exit (clean & mechanical): exit if daily close < EMA50 (orange).
More conservative: only exit if close < EMA200 (purple).
Momentum fade / weak breakout: if BO55 triggers but price re-closes back inside the base within 1–3 sessions on above-avg volume → exit or cut size.
Profit taking: book some at +1.5R to +2R, trail the rest (e.g., below prior swing lows or EMA20).
quick visual checklist (what to look for)
Are the EMAs stacked up (green over orange over purple)? → ok to buy setups.
Did a triangle print near EMA20? → pullback long candidate.
Did a BO55 label print with strong volume? → breakout candidate.
Any close under EMA50 after you’re in? → reduce/exit.
timeframe
Use Daily for positional signals.
If you want a tighter entry, drop to 30m/1h only to time the trigger—but keep decisions anchored to the daily trend.
alerts to set (so you don’t miss signals)
Add alert on Breakout 55D and Pullback Long (from the indicator’s alertconditions).
Optional price alerts at the breakout level or EMA20 touch.
risk guardrails (MTF friendly)
Risk ≤1% of capital per trade.
Avoid fresh entries within ~5 trading days of earnings unless you accept gap risk.
Prefer high-liquidity NSE F&O names (your CSV watchlist covers this).
TL;DR (super short):
Green > Orange > Purple = uptrend.
Triangle near green = buy the pullback; stop under swing low/EMA50.
BO55 label = buy the breakout; stop under breakout candle/base.
Exit on close below EMA50 (or below EMA200 if you’re giving more room).
Opening Range IndicatorComplete Trading Guide: Opening Range Breakout Strategy
What Are Opening Ranges?
Opening ranges capture the high and low prices during the first few minutes of market open. These levels often act as key support and resistance throughout the trading day because:
Heavy volume occurs at market open as overnight orders execute
Institutional activity is concentrated during opening minutes
Price discovery happens as market participants react to overnight news
Psychological levels are established that traders watch all day
Understanding the Three Timeframes
OR5 (5-Minute Range: 9:30-9:35 AM)
Most sensitive - captures immediate market reaction
Quick signals but higher false breakout rate
Best for scalping and momentum trading
Use for early entry when conviction is high
OR15 (15-Minute Range: 9:30-9:45 AM)
Balanced approach - most popular among day traders
Moderate sensitivity with better reliability
Good for swing trades lasting several hours
Primary timeframe for most strategies
OR30 (30-Minute Range: 9:30-10:00 AM)
Most reliable but slower signals
Lower false breakout rate
Best for position trades and trend following
Use when looking for major moves
Core Trading Strategies
Strategy 1: Basic Breakout
Setup:
Wait for price to break above OR15 high or below OR15 low
Enter on the breakout candle close
Stop loss: Opposite side of the range
Target: 2-3x the range size
Example:
OR15 range: $100.00 - $102.00 (Range = $2.00)
Long entry: Break above $102.00
Stop loss: $99.50 (below OR15 low)
Target: $104.00+ (2x range size)
Strategy 2: Multiple Confirmation
Setup:
Wait for OR5 break first (early signal)
Confirm with OR15 break in same direction
Enter on OR15 confirmation
Stop: Below OR30 if available, or OR15 opposite level
Why it works:
Multiple timeframe confirmation reduces false signals and increases probability of sustained moves.
Strategy 3: Failed Breakout Reversal
Setup:
Price breaks OR15 level but fails to hold
Wait for re-entry into the range
Enter reversal trade toward opposite OR level
Stop: Recent breakout high/low
Target: Opposite side of range + extension
Key insight: Failed breakouts often lead to strong moves in the opposite direction.
Advanced Techniques
Range Quality Assessment
High-Quality Ranges (Trade these):
Range size: 0.5% - 2% of stock price
Clean boundaries (not choppy)
Volume spike during range formation
Clear rejection at range levels
Low-Quality Ranges (Avoid these):
Very narrow ranges (<0.3% of stock price)
Extremely wide ranges (>3% of stock price)
Choppy, overlapping candles
Low volume during formation
Volume Confirmation
For Breakouts:
Look for volume spike (2x+ average) on breakout
Declining volume often signals false breakout
Rising volume during range formation shows interest
Market Context Filters
Best Conditions:
Trending market days (SPY/QQQ with clear direction)
Earnings reactions or news-driven moves
High-volume stocks with good liquidity
Volatility above average (VIX considerations)
Avoid Trading When:
Extremely low volume days
Major economic announcements pending
Holidays or half-days
Choppy, sideways market conditions
Risk Management Rules
Position Sizing
Conservative: Risk 0.5% of account per trade
Moderate: Risk 1% of account per trade
Aggressive: Risk 2% maximum per trade
Stop Loss Placement
Inside the range: Quick exit but higher stop-out rate
Outside opposite level: More room but larger risk
ATR-based: 1.5-2x Average True Range below entry
Profit Taking
Target 1: 1x range size (take 50% off)
Target 2: 2x range size (take 25% off)
Runner: Trail remaining 25% with moving stops
Specific Entry Techniques
Breakout Entry Methods
Method 1: Immediate Entry
Enter as soon as price closes above/below range
Fastest entry but highest false signal rate
Best for strong momentum situations
Method 2: Pullback Entry
Wait for breakout, then pullback to range level
Enter when price bounces off former resistance/support
Better risk/reward but may miss some moves
Method 3: Volume Confirmation
Wait for breakout + volume spike
Enter after volume confirmation candle
Reduces false signals significantly
Multiple Timeframe Entries
Aggressive: OR5 break → immediate entry
Conservative: OR5 + OR15 + OR30 all align → enter
Balanced: OR15 break with OR30 support → enter
Common Mistakes to Avoid
1. Trading Poor-Quality Ranges
❌ Don't trade ranges that are too narrow or too wide
✅ Focus on clean, well-defined ranges with good volume
2. Ignoring Volume
❌ Don't chase breakouts without volume confirmation
✅ Always check for volume spike on breakouts
3. Over-Trading
❌ Don't force trades when ranges are unclear
✅ Wait for high-probability setups only
4. Poor Risk Management
❌ Don't risk more than planned or use tight stops in volatile conditions
✅ Stick to predetermined risk levels
5. Fighting the Trend
❌ Don't fade breakouts in strongly trending markets
✅ Align trades with overall market direction
Daily Trading Routine
Pre-Market (8:00-9:30 AM)
Check overnight news and earnings
Review major indices (SPY, QQQ, IWM)
Identify potential opening range candidates
Set alerts for range breakouts
Market Open (9:30-10:00 AM)
Watch opening range formation
Note volume and price action quality
Mark key levels on charts
Prepare for breakout signals
Trading Session (10:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
Execute breakout strategies
Manage existing positions
Trail stops as profits develop
Look for additional setups
Post-Market Review
Analyze winning and losing trades
Review range quality vs. outcomes
Identify improvement areas
Prepare for next session
Best Stocks/ETFs for Opening Range Trading
Large Cap Stocks (Best for beginners):
AAPL, MSFT, GOOGL, AMZN, TSLA
High liquidity, predictable behavior
Good range formation most days
ETFs (Consistent patterns):
SPY, QQQ, IWM, XLF, XLE
Excellent liquidity
Clear range boundaries
Mid-Cap Growth (Advanced traders):
Stocks with good volume (1M+ shares daily)
Recent news catalysts
Clean technical patterns
Performance Optimization
Track These Metrics:
Win rate by range type (OR5 vs OR15 vs OR30)
Average R/R (risk vs reward ratio)
Best performing market conditions
Time of day performance
Continuous Improvement:
Keep detailed trade journal
Review failed breakouts for patterns
Adjust position sizing based on win rate
Refine entry timing based on backtesting
Final Tips for Success
Start small - Paper trade or use tiny positions initially
Focus on quality - Better to miss trades than take bad ones
Stay disciplined - Stick to your rules even during losing streaks
Adapt to conditions - What works in trending markets may fail in choppy conditions
Keep learning - Markets evolve, so should your approach
The opening range strategy is powerful because it captures natural market behavior, but like all strategies, it requires practice, discipline, and proper risk management to be profitable long-term.
CNagda Anchor2EntryCNagda Anchor2Entry Pine Script v6 overlay indicator pulls higher-timeframe (HTF) signal events to define anchor high/low levels and then projects visual entry labels on the lower-timeframe (LTF). It also draws auto-oriented Fibonacci retracement/extension levels for context, but it does not execute orders, stops, or targets—only visual guidance.
Inputs
Key inputs include Lookback Length for HTF scanning and a Signal Timeframe used with request.security to import HTF events onto the active chart.
Entry behavior can be set to “Confirm only” or “Wait candle,” trade side can be restricted to Buy/Sell/Both, and individual strategies (Buy WAIT/S1; Sell REV/S1/S2/S3) can be toggled.
HTF logic
The script defines WAIT/BUY setup and confirmation, SELL reversal on breaking the WAIT BUY low, and several volume/candle-based patterns (Sell S1/S2/S3, Buy S1).
It captures the associated highs/lows at those events with ta.valuewhen and imports them via request.security to form anchors (anc_hi/anc_lo) and “new trigger” booleans that gate label creation on the LTF.
Flip entries
When enabled, “Flip entries” generate contrarian labels based on breaking or confirming HTF anchors: crossing above anc_hi can trigger a flip-to-sell label, and crossing below anc_lo can trigger a flip-to-buy label.
The flip mode supports Immediate (on cross) or Confirm (on sustained break) to control how strict the trigger is.
Fibonacci drawing
User-specified Fib levels are parsed from a string, safely converted to floats, and drawn as dotted horizontal lines only when they fall inside an approximate visible viewport. Orientation (up or down) is decided automatically from pending signal direction and a simple context score (candle bias, trend, and price vs. mid), with efficient redraw/clear guards to avoid clutter.
Dynamic anchors
If HTF anchors are missing or too far from current price (checked with an ATR-based threshold), the script falls back to local swing highs/lows to keep the reference range relevant. This dynamic switch helps Fib levels and labels remain close to current market structure without manual intervention.
Signal labels
Labels are created only on confirmed bars to avoid repainting noise, with one “latest” label kept by deleting the previous one. The script places BUY/SELL labels for WAIT/CONFIRM, direct HTF patterns (Buy S1, Sell S1/S2/S3), and contrarian flip events, offset slightly from highs/lows with clear coloring and configurable sizes.
Visual context
Bars are softly colored (lime tint for bullish, orange tint for bearish) for quick context, and everything renders as an overlay on the price chart. Fib labels include a Δ readout (distance from current close), and line extension length, label sizes, and viewport padding are adjustable.
How to use
Set the Signal Timeframe and Lookback Length to establish which HTF structures and ranges will drive the anchors and entry conditions. Choose entry flow (Wait vs Confirm), enable Flip if contrarian triggers are desired, select the trade side, toggle strategies, and customize Fibonacci levels plus dynamic-anchor fallback for practical on-chart guidance.
Notes
This is a visual decision-support tool; it does not place trades, stops, or targets and should be validated on charts before live use. It is written for Pine Script v6 and relies heavily on request.security for HTF-to-LTF transfer of signals and anchors.
Initial Balance Breakout Signals [LuxAlgo]The Initial Balance Breakout Signals help traders identify breakouts of the Initial Balance (IB) range.
The indicator includes automatic detection of IB or can use custom sessions, highlights top and bottom IB extensions, custom Fibonacci levels, and goes further with an IB forecast with two different modes.
🔶 USAGE
The initial balance is the price range made within the first hour of the trading session. It is an intraday concept based on the idea that high volume and volatility enter the market through institutional trading at the start of the session, setting the tone for the rest of the day.
The initial balance is useful for gauging market sentiment, or, in other words, the relationship between buyers and sellers.
Bullish sentiment: Price trades above the IB range.
Mixed sentiment: Price trades within the IB range.
Bearish sentiment: Price trades below the IB range.
The initial balance high and low are important levels that many traders use to gauge sentiment. There are two main ideas behind trading around the IB range.
IB Extreme Breakout: When the price breaks and holds the IB high or low, there is a high probability that the price will continue in that direction.
IB Extreme Rejection: When the price tries to break those levels but fails, there is a high probability that it will reach the opposite IB extreme.
This indicator is a complete Initial Balance toolset with custom sessions, breakout signals, IB extensions, Fibonacci retracements, and an IB forecast. All of these features will be explained in the following sections.
🔹 Custom Sessions and Signals
By default, sessions for Initial Balance and breakout signals are in Auto mode. This means that Initial Balance takes the first hour of the trading session and shows breakout signals for the rest of the session.
With this option, traders can use the tool for open range trading, making it highly versatile. The concept behind open range (OR) is the same as that of initial balance (IB), but in OR, the range is determined by the first minute, three or five minutes, or up to the first 30 minutes of the trading session.
As shown in the image above, the top chart uses the Auto feature for the IB and Breakouts sessions. The bottom chart has the Auto feature disabled to use custom sessions for both parameters. In this case, the first three minutes of the trading session are used, turning the tool into an Open Range trading indicator.
This chart shows another example of using custom sessions to display overnight NASDAQ futures sessions.
The left chart shows a custom session from the Tokyo open to the London open, and the right chart shows a custom session from the London open to the New York open.
The chart shows both the Asian and European sessions, their top and bottom extremes, and the breakout signals from those extremes.
🔹 Initial Balance Extensions
Traders can easily extend both extremes of the Initial Balance to display their preferred targets for breakouts. Enable or disable any of them and set the IB percentage to use for the extension.
As the chart shows, the percentage selected on the settings panel directly affects the displayed levels.
Setting 25 means the tool will use a quarter of the detected initial balance range for extensions beyond the IB extremes. Setting 100 means the full IB range will be used.
Traders can use these extensions as targets for breakout signals.
🔹 Fibonacci Levels
Traders can display default or custom Fibonacci levels on the IB range to trade retracements and assess the strength of market movements. Each level can be enabled or disabled and customized by level, color, and line style.
As we can see on the chart, after the IB was completed, prices were unable to fall below the 0.236 Fibonacci level. This indicates significant bullish pressure, so it is expected that prices will rise.
Traders can use these levels as guidelines to assess the strength of the side trying to penetrate the IB. In this case, the sellers were unable to move the market beyond the first level.
🔹 Initial Balance Forecast
The tool features two different forecasting methods for the current IB. By default, it takes the average of the last ten values and applies a multiplier of one.
IB Against Previous Open: averages the difference between IB extremes and the open of the previous session.
Filter by current day of the week: averages the difference between IB extremes and the open of the current session for the same day of the week.
This feature allows traders to see the difference between the current IB and the average of the last IBs. It makes it very easy to interpret: if the current IB is higher than the average, buyers are in control; if it is lower than the average, sellers are in control.
For example, on the left side of the chart, we can see that the last day was very bullish because the IB was completely above the forecasted value. This is the IB mean of the last ten trading days.
On the right, we can see that on Monday, September 15, the IB traded slightly higher but within the forecasted value of the IB mean of the last ten Mondays. In this case, it is within expectations.
🔶 SETTINGS
Display Last X IBs: Select how many IBs to display.
Initial Balance: Choose a custom session or enable the Auto feature.
Breakouts: Enable or disable breakouts. Choose custom session or enable the Auto feature.
🔹 Extensions
Top Extension: Enable or disable the top extension and choose the percentage of IB to use.
Bottom extension: Enable or disable the bottom extension and choose the percentage of IB to use.
🔹 Fibonacci Levels
Display Fibonacci: Enable or disable Fibonacci levels.
Reverse: Reverse Fibonacci levels.
Levels, Colors & Style
Display Labels: Enable or disable labels and choose text size.
🔹 Forecast
Display Forecast: Select the forecast method.
- IB Against Previous Open: Calculates the average difference between the IB high and low and the previous day's IB open price.
- Filter by Current Day of Week: Calculates the average difference between the IB high and low and the IB open price for the same day of the week.
Forecast Memory: The number of data points used to calculate the average.
Forecast Multiplier: This multiplier will be applied to the average. Bigger numbers will result in wider predicted ranges.
Forecast Colors: Choose from a variety of colors.
Forecast Style: Choose a line style.
🔹 Style
Initial Balance Colors
Extension Transparency: Choose the extension's transparency. 0 is solid, and 100 is fully transparent.
All Levels This script draws key price levels on your chart, including:
• Previous Day (PD): High, Low, Close
• Day Before Yesterday (DBY): High, Low, Close
• Pre-Market (PM): High and Low
• Today’s levels: High, Low, Open, Close
• Current bar levels: High, Low, Open, Close
Each level is displayed as a horizontal line with a label showing the level value.
It works on any timeframe, including 1-minute charts, and automatically updates as new bars form.
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2. Features
1. Custom Colors
Each type of level has its own color, declared as a const color. For example:
• Previous Day High = red
• Today’s Close = gold
• Pre-Market High = fuchsia
2. Right-Extending Lines
All horizontal levels extend to the right, so you always see them on the chart.
3. Persistent Labels
Every line has a label at the right side showing its name and price. For example:
• PDH 422
• TODL 415.5
4. Dynamic Updates
The script updates automatically whenever a new bar forms, so levels stay accurate.
5. Session-Based Pre-Market
You can define the pre-market session (default “04:00–09:30 EST”). The script calculates the high and low of this session only.
6. Checkbox Inputs
You can enable/disable entire groups of levels:
• Previous Day
• Day Before Yesterday
• Pre-Market
• Today
• Current bar
