Multi-Timeframe Inside Bar Breakout (4-Symbol Simultaneous)Multi-Timeframe Inside Bar Breakout (4-Symbol Simultaneous)
Overview
Monitors 4 symbols across 4 timeframes simultaneously, displaying labeled alerts when all 4 symbols break out from inside bar compression on any tracked timeframe. See 15-minute, 30-minute, 60-minute, and daily breakouts all on one chart — complete multi-timeframe compression analysis.
When all 4 symbols compress into inside bars and then ALL break the same direction, you get clear directional confirmation across different timeframes. Perfect for Rob Smith's "The Strat" methodology and traders who use multi-timeframe analysis for entry confirmation.
🎯 Why This Matters
Multi-timeframe breakout confluence = stronger signals.
When SPY, QQQ, IWM, and DIA simultaneously:
✅ Compress into inside bars (bar )
✅ ALL break same direction (bar )
✅ Across multiple timeframes
You get layered confirmation — not just one timeframe saying "go," but multiple timeframes agreeing on direction.
Example: 15m breakout + 60m breakout + Daily breakout = alignment across timeframes.
✅ Key Features
✅ 4 Timeframes Tracked — Monitor 15m, 30m, 60m, Daily (fully customizable)
✅ 4 Symbols Per Timeframe — All must break together for signal
✅ Staggered Labels — Each timeframe displays at different distance (no overlap)
✅ Adaptive Positioning — Works on futures, stocks, forex, crypto
✅ Customizable Colors — Bullish/bearish colors with opacity control
✅ Alert-Ready — 8 alert conditions (bull/bear per timeframe)
✅ Works on Any Chart — See higher timeframe signals on lower timeframe charts
📊 How It Works
Inside Bar Check (Bar ):
All 4 symbols had inside bars (high < prior high AND low > prior low)
Breakout Check (Bar ):
Bullish: All 4 close > prior high
Bearish: All 4 close < prior low
Label Display:
📈IBSB 15 = Bullish breakout on 15-minute timeframe
📉IBSB D = Bearish breakout on daily timeframe
Each timeframe operates independently — you might see multiple timeframe labels on the same bar when breakouts align.
⚙️ Settings Guide
Symbols (Default: SPY, QQQ, IWM, DIA)
Customize to any 4 symbols
Popular: ES/NQ/YM/RTY (futures), XLF/XLK/XLE/XLV (sectors)
Timeframes (Default: 15, 30, 60, D)
Set any 4 timeframes to monitor
Examples: 5/15/60/240 (intraday stack), 60/D/W/M (swing stack)
Display Options:
Bullish/Bearish colors + opacity control
Label distance (% of bar range)
Stagger spacing (prevents overlap)
Max labels per timeframe (default: 25)
Debug Mode:
Shows which symbols are inside/breaking per timeframe
Useful for troubleshooting
🔔 Setting Up Alerts
Create alerts for any combination:
"IBSB Bull - TF1" (first timeframe bullish)
"IBSB Bear - TF4" (fourth timeframe bearish)
Set to "Once Per Bar Close" for confirmed signals
💡 Example Trading Approach
Note: Educational example, not trading advice.
Watch for compression across symbols on higher timeframes
IBSB label appears → all 4 broke same direction
Multiple timeframe labels = stronger confluence
Enter with your strategy using proper risk management
Example: Daily IBSB bullish + 60m IBSB bullish = aligned timeframes for potential long entry.
🎯 Why Multi-Timeframe Matters
Single timeframe breakout = one piece of data.
Multi-timeframe breakout = confirmation across time horizons.
When 15m, 60m, and Daily all show simultaneous 4-symbol breakouts → market structure aligning across timeframes.
🔧 Technical Details
✅ PineScript v6 (latest)
✅ Adaptive label positioning (scales with price)
✅ Smart staggering (prevents label overlap)
✅ Label management (max 500 total across timeframes)
✅ NA-safe logic (handles missing data)
✅ Works across all chart timeframes
⚠️ Important Disclaimers
Not financial advice: Educational and informational purposes only
No performance guarantees: Past breakouts don't predict future results
Risk management essential: Always use proper position sizing
Test before trading: Backtest and paper trade first
⚡ Quick Start
Add indicator to chart
Set symbols (default: SPY/QQQ/IWM/DIA)
Set 4 timeframes (default: 15/30/60/D)
Customize colors if desired
Create alerts (optional)
Watch for 📈IBSB or 📉IBSB labels with timeframe designation
📞 Support
Follow for updates and new indicators.
Questions? Leave a comment below — I respond to all feedback.
💬 Final Thoughts
Multi-timeframe compression breakouts with 4-symbol confirmation. Instead of monitoring dozens of charts manually, see all your timeframe breakouts in one place. When multiple timeframes align with simultaneous 4-symbol breakouts, you get clearer directional signals.
Use as one component of your analysis, combine with your risk management, and always trade with discipline.
Happy trading! 📈
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