Higher Order PivotsFirst order pivot points are defined as 3 or 5 bar "V" shaped patterns. For example a high with a lower high either side of the peak and in the case of the 5 bar variant with lower highs adjacent to a high below the peak.
Second order pivot points are defined by three first order pivots in the same manner. For example a peak pivot high with a lower pivot high to either side.
Third order pivots follow the same pattern, a peak second order pivot high with two adjacent second order pivot highs.
As it can take a significant and variable amount of time before higher order pivots are confirmed, it is generally inadvisable to use higher order pivots for live trading!
However they can be used for historical analysis. For example to delineate market structure of major market inflections.
For example :
Delineating market structure using 2nd order pivots derived from 3 bar, 1st order pivots
Major market inflections from 3rd order pivots derived from 5 bar, 1st order pivots
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TM_INTRADAY_TOOLTM_INTRADAY_TOOL helps to identify following Things for Intraday Position on 1-3-5-10-15-30-60 Minutes and Daily timeframe along with Buy or sell signal.
1. Market Trend (Different Timeframe)
2. Price Direction
3. Area of Support & Resistance
4. Price Momentum
5. Volume Based Breakouts
Terminology Use ==> Black from Bottom for - Buy, Red from Top for - Sale Signal, and Numbers are to show time frame indication there is presence of buyer or seller like 1 for buy signal on 1 minute time frame etc.
Display and Interpretation ==> Buy Sale Signal in Digit with 1-3-5-10-15-30-60-D for different time frames.
any value signal ending with * shows breakout of support/ resistance and value signal starting with * shows entry to a momentum zone.
Green Mark with Triangle Up shows trend of that timeframe in positive and value shows upside possible direction on that timeframe vice versa for red signal with down triangle
T1 stand for trend change in 1 Minute timeframe and T3 stand for trend change in 3 Minute timeframe
Use market structure, chart pattern, trend lines for more support..
Time frame ==> Use proper Signal with 1 minute, 3 minute time frame
What to Identify ==> Overall Trend for the intraday
How to Use ==>
See how and order buildup is seen and current order position. Also area for volatility and expected movement in price direction
Note: - Use market structure, chart pattern, trend lines and price action parameter for more confirmation.
Entry ==>
Let’s wait the proper area of support or resistance ( Area of Value in case of trend pattern use)
Exit ==>
SL of swing high/low out of market structure with proper risk management and target with proper Risk/ Reward Ratio
Use the Below Contacts to Access this Indicator
Ichimoku Kinko Hyo and moreI am publishing my updated Ichimoku ++ study with a more suitable title. Future updates will take place with this version.
Description:
The intention of this script is to build/provide a kind of work station / work bench for analysing markets and especially Bitcoin . Another goal is to get maximum market information while maintaining a good chart overview. A chart overloaded with indicators is useless because the structure of the chart is more difficult to see. The chart should be clear and market structure should be easy to see. The script allows you to add indicators and signals in different visualizations to better assess the quality of signals and the sentiment of the market.
A general advise:
Use the included indicators and signals in a confluent way to get stoploss, buy and sell entry points. SR clusters can be identified for use in conjunction with Fractals and other indicators as entry and exit pints. My other scripts can also help. Prefer 4 hours, daily and a longer time frame. There is no "Holy Grail" :).
Сильные уровни Strong Levels (Clustering + Auto-Update) — Resistance/Support Detection
This indicator automatically detects, tracks, and updates strong support and resistance levels using pivot points, level clustering, touch-reaction logic, and strength scoring.
It is designed for traders who want dynamic, high-quality S/R levels that adapt to current market structure.
Key Features
1. Pivot-Based Level Detection
Identifies local highs/lows using user-defined left/right pivot parameters.
Adds new resistance (R) or support (S) levels automatically.
2. Smart Level Filtering
Minimum distance filter ensures only meaningful levels are kept.
Automatic deletion of old or invalidated levels.
Maximum level count to keep the chart clean.
3. Touch Detection & Strength Calculation
A level becomes “touched” when price approaches it within a customizable tolerance.
Each touch increases the level’s strength score.
Levels are removed after a breakout or after a confirmed bounce in the opposite direction.
4. Clustering of Nearby Levels
Nearby levels (within percentage range) are grouped into clusters.
The strongest level within each cluster becomes the cluster “winner.”
The globally strongest level across all clusters is highlighted.
5. Visual Enhancements
Strongest cluster level uses:
Solid line style
Thicker line width
Regular levels use dotted lines.
Labels show:
Type: R (resistance) / S (support)
Price
Touch count (strength)
6. Fully Customizable
Pivot sensitivity
Touch tolerance
Bounce threshold
Minimum level spacing
Cluster range sensitivity
Line colors and widths
Label display toggle
Usage Tips
Increase pivot size for higher-timeframe levels.
Decrease cluster tolerance for instruments with low volatility.
Use level strength (touch count) to identify the most reliable zones.
TraderDemircan Auto Fibonacci RetracementDescription:
What This Indicator Does:This indicator automatically identifies significant swing high and swing low points within a customizable lookback period and draws comprehensive Fibonacci retracement and extension levels between them. Unlike the manual Fibonacci tool that requires you to constantly redraw levels as price action evolves, this automated version continuously updates the Fibonacci grid based on the most recent major swing points, ensuring you always have current and relevant support/resistance zones displayed on your chart.Key Features:
Automatic Swing Detection: Continuously scans the specified lookback period to find the most significant high and low points, eliminating manual drawing errors
Comprehensive Level Coverage: Plots 16 Fibonacci levels including 7 retracement levels (0.0 to 1.0) and 9 extension levels (1.115 to 3.618)
Top-Down Methodology: Draws from swing high to swing low (right-to-left), following the traditional Fibonacci retracement convention where 100% is at the top
Dual Labeling System: Shows both exact price values and Fibonacci percentages for easy reference
Complete Customization: Individual toggle controls and color selection for each of the 16 levels
Flexible Display Options: Adjust line thickness (1-5), style (solid/dashed/dotted), and extension direction (left/right/both)
Visual Swing Markers: Red diamond at the swing high (starting point) and green diamond at the swing low (ending point)
Optional Trend Line: Connects the two swing points to visualize the overall price movement direction
How It Works:The indicator employs a sophisticated swing point detection algorithm that operates in two stages:Stage 1 - Find the Swing Low (Support Base):
Scans the entire lookback period to identify the lowest low, which becomes the anchor point (0.0 level in traditional retracement terms, though displayed at the bottom of the grid).Stage 2 - Find the Swing High (Resistance Peak):
After identifying the swing low, searches for the highest high that occurred after that low point, establishing the swing range. This creates a valid price movement range for Fibonacci analysis.Fibonacci Calculation Method:
The indicator uses the top-down approach where:
1.0 Level = Swing High (100% retracement, the top)
0.0 Level = Swing Low (0% retracement, the bottom)
Retracement Levels (0.236 to 0.786) = Potential support zones during pullbacks from the high
Extension Levels (1.115 to 3.618) = Potential target zones below the swing low
Formula: Price = SwingHigh - (SwingHigh - SwingLow) × FibonacciLevelThis ensures that 0.0 is at the bottom and extensions (>1.0) plot below the swing low, following standard Fibonacci retracement convention.Fibonacci Levels Explained:Retracement Levels (0.0 - 1.0):
0.0 (Gray): Swing low - the base support level
0.236 (Red): Shallow retracement, first minor support
0.382 (Orange): Moderate retracement, commonly watched support
0.5 (Purple): Psychological midpoint, significant support/resistance
0.618 (Blue - Golden Ratio): The most important retracement level, high-probability reversal zone
0.786 (Cyan): Deep retracement, last defense before full reversal
1.0 (Gray): Swing high - the initial resistance level
Extension Levels (1.115 - 3.618):
1.115 (Green): First extension, minimal downside target
1.272 (Light Green): Minor extension, common profit target
1.414 (Yellow-Green): Square root of 2, mathematical significance
1.618 (Gold - Golden Extension): Primary downside target, most watched extension level
2.0 (Orange-Red): 200% extension, psychological round number
2.382 (Pink): Secondary extension target
2.618 (Purple): Deep extension, major target zone
3.272 (Deep Purple): Extreme extension level
3.618 (Blue): Maximum extension, rare but powerful target
How to Use:For Retracement Trading (Buying Pullbacks in Uptrends):
Wait for price to make a significant move up from swing low to swing high
When price starts pulling back, watch for reactions at key Fibonacci levels
Most common entry zones: 0.382, 0.5, and especially 0.618 (golden ratio)
Enter long positions when price shows reversal signals (candlestick patterns, volume increase) at these levels
Place stop loss below the next Fibonacci level
Target: Return to swing high or higher extension levels
For Extension Trading (Profit Targets):
After price breaks below the swing low (0.0 level), use extensions as profit targets
First target: 1.272 (conservative)
Primary target: 1.618 (golden extension - most commonly reached)
Extended target: 2.618 (for strong trends)
Extreme target: 3.618 (only in powerful trending moves)
For Counter-Trend Trading (Fading Extremes):
When price reaches deep retracements (0.786 or below), look for exhaustion signals
Watch for divergences between price and momentum indicators at these levels
Enter reversal trades with tight stops below the swing low
Target: 0.5 or 0.382 levels on the bounce
For Trend Continuation:
In strong uptrends, shallow retracements (0.236 to 0.382) often hold
Use these as low-risk entry points to join the existing trend
Failure to hold 0.5 suggests weakening momentum
Breaking below 0.618 often indicates trend reversal, not just retracement
Multi-Timeframe Strategy:
Use daily timeframe Fibonacci for major support/resistance zones
Use 4H or 1H Fibonacci for precise entry timing within those zones
Confluence between multiple timeframe Fibonacci levels creates high-probability zones
Example: Daily 0.618 level aligning with 4H 0.5 level = strong support
Settings Guide:Lookback Period (10-500):
Short (20-50): Captures recent swings, more frequent updates, suited for day trading
Medium (50-150): Balanced approach, good for swing trading (default: 100)
Long (150-500): Identifies major market structure, suited for position trading
Higher values = more stable levels but slower to adapt to new trends
Pivot Sensitivity (1-20):
Controls how many candles are required to confirm a swing point
Low (1-5): More sensitive, identifies minor swings (default: 5)
High (10-20): Less sensitive, only major swings qualify
Use higher sensitivity on lower timeframes to filter noise
Individual Level Toggles:
Enable only the levels you actively trade to reduce chart clutter
Common minimalist setup: Show only 0.382, 0.5, 0.618, 1.0, 1.618, 2.618
Comprehensive setup: Enable all levels for maximum information
Visual Customization:
Line Thickness: Thicker lines (3-5) for presentation, thinner (1-2) for trading
Line Style: Solid for primary levels (0.5, 0.618, 1.618), dashed/dotted for secondary
Price Labels: Essential for knowing exact entry/exit prices
Percent Labels: Helpful for quickly identifying which Fibonacci level you're looking at
Extension Direction: Extend right for forward-looking analysis, left for historical context
What Makes This Original:While Fibonacci indicators are common on TradingView, this script's originality comes from:
Intelligent Two-Stage Detection: Unlike simple high/low finders, this uses a sequential approach (find low first, then find the high that occurred after it), ensuring logical price flow representation
Comprehensive Level Set: Includes 16 levels spanning from retracement to extreme extensions, more than most Fibonacci tools
Top-Down Methodology: Properly implements the traditional Fibonacci retracement convention (high to low) rather than the reverse
Automatic Range Validation: Only draws Fibonacci when both swing points are valid and in the correct temporal order
Dual Extension Options: Separate controls for extending lines left (historical context) and right (forward projection)
Smart Label Positioning: Places percentage labels on the left and price labels on the right for clarity
Visual Swing Confirmation: Diamond markers at swing points help users understand why levels are positioned where they are
Important Considerations:
Historical Nature: Fibonacci retracements are based on past price swings; they don't predict future moves, only suggest potential support/resistance
Self-Fulfilling Prophecy: Fibonacci levels work partly because many traders watch them, creating actual support/resistance at those levels
Not All Levels Hold: In strong trends, price may slice through multiple Fibonacci levels without pausing
Context Matters: Fibonacci works best when aligned with other support/resistance (previous highs/lows, moving averages, trendlines)
Volume Confirmation: The most reliable Fibonacci reversals occur with volume spikes at key levels
Dynamic Updates: The levels will redraw as new swing highs/lows form, so don't rely solely on static screenshots
Best Practices:
Don't Trade Blindly: Fibonacci levels are zones, not exact prices. Look for confirmation (candlestick patterns, indicators, volume)
Combine with Price Action: Watch for pin bars, engulfing candles, or doji at key Fibonacci levels
Use Stop Losses: Place stops beyond the next Fibonacci level to give trades room but limit risk
Scale In/Out: Consider entering partial positions at 0.5 and adding more at 0.618 rather than all-in at one level
Check Multiple Timeframes: Daily Fibonacci + 4H Fibonacci convergence = high-probability zone
Respect the 0.618: This golden ratio level is historically the most reliable for reversals
Extensions Need Strong Trends: Don't expect extensions to be hit unless there's clear momentum beyond the swing low
Optimal Timeframes:
Scalping (1-5 minutes): Lookback 20-30, watch 0.382, 0.5, 0.618 only
Day Trading (15m-1H): Lookback 50-100, all retracement levels important
Swing Trading (4H-Daily): Lookback 100-200, focus on 0.5, 0.618, 0.786, and extensions
Position Trading (Daily-Weekly): Lookback 200-500, all levels relevant for long-term planning
Common Fibonacci Trading Mistakes to Avoid:
Wrong Swing Selection: Choosing insignificant swings produces meaningless levels
Premature Entry: Entering as soon as price touches a Fibonacci level without confirmation
Ignoring Trend: Fighting the main trend by buying deep retracements in downtrends
Over-Reliance: Using Fibonacci in isolation without confirming with other technical factors
Static Analysis: Not updating your Fibonacci as market structure evolves
Arbitrary Lookback: Using the same lookback period for all assets and timeframes
Integration with Other Tools:Fibonacci + Moving Averages:
When 0.618 level aligns with 50 or 200 EMA, confluence creates stronger support
Price bouncing from both Fibonacci and MA simultaneously = high-probability trade
Fibonacci + RSI/Stochastic:
Oversold indicators at 0.618 or deeper retracements = strong buy signal
Overbought indicators at swing high (1.0) = potential reversal warning
Fibonacci + Volume Profile:
High-volume nodes aligning with Fibonacci levels create robust support/resistance
Low-volume areas near Fibonacci levels may see rapid price movement through them
Fibonacci + Trendlines:
Fibonacci retracement level + ascending trendline = double support
Breaking both simultaneously confirms trend change
Technical Notes:
Uses ta.lowest() and ta.highest() for efficient swing detection across the lookback period
Implements dynamic line and label arrays for clean redraws without memory leaks
All calculations update in real-time as new bars form
Extension options allow customization without modifying core code
Format.mintick ensures price labels match the symbol's minimum price increment
Tooltip on swing markers shows exact price values for precision
SJ Fx Session RangeSJ Fx Session Range Indicator
A Professional Forex Session Tracking Tool with Opening Range Analysis
Overview
The SJ Fx Session Range indicator is a comprehensive tool designed to help forex traders visualize major trading sessions (Asia, Europe+London, and New York) along with their first 15-minute opening ranges. Built with Pine Script v5, this indicator provides clear session boundaries, high/low ranges, and customizable opening range analysis to enhance your trading decisions.
Key Features
1. Trading Session Boxes
- Three major forex sessions: Asia, Europe+London, and New York
- Color-coded session boxes with transparent backgrounds for easy visualization
- Automatic session high/low tracking
- Session labels displayed inside boxes for quick identification
- Displays up to 50 historical sessions for pattern analysis
2. Opening Range Analysis
- Tracks first 15-minute opening range for Europe, London, and NY sessions
- Plots high, low, and mid-range levels
- Customizable line colors for each session's opening range
- Background highlights during the first 15 minutes of each session
- Helps identify potential breakout or reversal zones
3. Daylight Saving Time Support
- Built-in DST toggle for easy seasonal adjustment
- Automatically adjusts all session timings by 1 hour when enabled
- Clear tooltip instructions for when to enable/disable DST
- Default timings configured for IST timezone (Asia/Kolkata)
4. User-Friendly Design
- Clean input interface organized by session categories
- Fixed optimal settings for boxes and lines (50-day history)
- All session times are easily customizable with helpful tooltips
- Warning tooltips to prevent accidental timing changes
Default Session Times (when DST is disabled)
- Asia Session: 04:00 - 12:30 IST
- Europe + London Session: 12:30 - 20:00 IST
- New York Session: 20:00 - 02:30 IST
How to Use
1. Add to Chart: Apply the indicator to any forex pair chart
2. Adjust DST: Enable the "Start Daylight Saving Time Change" checkbox on the second Sunday in March; disable on the first Sunday in November
3. Customize Sessions: Toggle individual sessions on/off based on your trading preference
4. Opening Range Colors: Customize the opening range line colors for better visibility
5. Session Times: Default times are optimized for IST; modify only if trading from a different timezone
Technical Specifications
- Version: Pine Script v5
- Overlay: Yes (draws directly on price chart)
- Maximum Objects: 500 boxes, 500 lines
- History: 50 days of session data
- Timezone: Asia/Kolkata (IST) - customizable in code
Use Cases
- Identify high-liquidity trading periods
- Track session volatility patterns
- Monitor opening range breakouts/breakdowns
- Analyze session-specific price action
- Plan entries around major session opens
- Avoid trading during low-liquidity periods
Performance
Optimized for efficient rendering with:
- Fixed 50-day history limit for optimal performance
- Automatic cleanup of old session boxes and lines
- Lightweight code structure for fast chart loading
Customization Options
Available Inputs:
- Enable/disable individual sessions
- Adjust session timings (with safety tooltips)
- Toggle DST on/off
- Show/hide opening range analysis
- Customize opening range line colors for each session
Fixed for Optimal Performance:
- Session box colors (Asia: Aqua, Europe: Green, NY: Red)
- 50-day historical display
- Line width and style
- Mid-range line always displayed
Educational Value
This indicator helps traders:
- Understand forex market structure and session overlaps
- Recognize high-probability trading times
- Develop session-based trading strategies
- Improve timing of trade entries and exits
Open Source License
This script is published under Mozilla Public License 2.0, allowing you to:
- Use freely for personal trading
- Modify and adapt to your needs
- Learn from the code structure
- Share improvements with the community
Credits
Developed by Shantanu Joshi
- Designed for forex traders focusing on session-based strategies
- Built with clean, well-documented Pine Script v5 code
- Regular updates and improvements based on user feedback
Support & Feedback
If you find this indicator useful:
- Give it a thumbs up
- Share your trading results in the comments
- Suggest improvements or new features
- Report any issues for quick resolution
Disclaimer
This indicator is for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute financial advice. Always conduct your own research and risk management before making trading decisions. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Compatible with: CFDs of forex pairs, commodities, indices, and crypto.
Best used on: 5-minutes
Recommended chart type: Candlestick charts
BTC CME Gaps Detector [SwissAlgo]BTC CME Gaps Detector
Track Unfilled Gaps & Identify Price Magnets
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Overview
The BTC CME Gap Detector identifies and tracks unfilled price gaps on any timeframe (1-minute recommended for scalping) to gauge potential trading bias.
Verify Gap Behavior Yourself : Use TradingView's Replay Mode on the 1-Minute chart to observe how the price interacts with gaps. Load the BTC1! ticker (Bitcoin CME Futures), enable Replay Mode, and play forward through time (for example: go back 15 days). You may observe patterns such as price frequently returning to fill gaps, nearest gaps acting as near-term targets, and gaps serving as potential support/resistance zones. Some gaps may fill quickly, while others may remain open for longer periods. This hands-on analysis lets you independently assess how gaps may influence price movement in real market conditions and whether you may use this indicator as a complement to your trading analysis.
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Purpose
Price gaps occur when there is a discontinuity between consecutive candles - when the current candle's low is above the previous candle's high (gap up), or when the current candle's high is below the previous candle's low (gap down).
This indicator identifies and tracks these gaps on any timeframe to help traders:
Identify gap zones that may attract price (potential "price magnets")
Monitor gap fill progression
Assess potential directional bias based on nearest unfilled gaps (long, short)
Analyze market structure and liquidity imbalances
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Why Use This Indicator?
Universal Gap Detection : Identifies all gaps on any timeframe (1-minute, hourly, daily, etc.)
Multi-Candle Mitigation Tracking : Detects gap fills that occur across multiple candles
Distance Analysis : Shows percentage distance to nearest bullish and bearish gaps
Visual Representation : Color-coded boxes indicate gap status (active vs. mitigated)
Age Filtering : Option to display only gaps within specified time periods (3/6/12/24 months), as older gaps may lose relevance
ATR-Based Sizing : Minimum gap size adjusts to instrument volatility to filter noise (i.e. small gaps)
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Trading Concept
Gaps represent price zones where no trading occurred. Historical market behavior suggests that unfilled gaps may attract price action as markets tend to revisit areas of incomplete price discovery. This phenomenon creates potential trading opportunities:
Bullish gaps (above current price) may act as upside targets where the price could move to fill the gap
Bearish gaps (below current price) may act as downside targets where price could move to fill the gap
The nearest gap often provides directional bias, as closer gaps may have a higher probability of being filled in the near term
This indicator helps quantify gap proximity and provides a visual reference for these potential target zones.
EXAMPLE
Step 1: Bearish Gaps Appear Below Price
Step 2: Price Getting Close to Fill Gap
Step 3: Gap Mitigated Gap
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Recommended Setup
Timeframe: 1-minute chart recommended for maximum gap detection frequency. Works on all timeframes (higher timeframes will show fewer, larger gaps).
Symbol: Any tradable instrument. Originally designed for BTC1! (CME Bitcoin Futures) but compatible with all symbols.
Settings:
ATR Length: 14 (default)
Min Gap Size: 0.5x ATR (adjust based on timeframe and noise level)
Gap Age Limit: 3 months (configurable)
Max Historical Gaps: 300 (adjustable 1-500)
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How It Works
Gap Detection : Identifies price discontinuities on every candle where:
Gap up: current candle low > previous candle high
Gap down: current candle high < previous candle low
Minimum gap size filter (ATR-based) eliminates insignificant gaps
Mitigation Tracking : Monitors when price touches both gap boundaries. A gap is marked as filled when the price has touched both the top and bottom of the gap zone, even if this occurs across multiple candles.
Visual Elements :
Green boxes: Unfilled gaps above current price (potential bullish targets)
Red boxes: Unfilled gaps below current price (potential bearish targets)
Gray boxes: Filled gaps (historical reference)
Labels: Display gap type, price level, and distance percentage
Analysis Table: Shows :
Distance % to nearest bullish gap (above price)
Distance % to nearest bearish gap (below price)
Trade bias (LONG if nearest gap is above, SHORT if nearest gap is below)
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Key Features
Detects gaps on any timeframe (1m, 5m, 1h, 1D, etc.)
Boxes extend 500 bars forward for active gaps, stop at the fill bar for mitigated gaps
Real-time distance calculations update on every candle
Configurable age filter removes outdated gaps
ATR multiplier ensures gap detection adapts to market volatility and timeframe
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Disclaimer
This indicator is provided for informational and educational purposes only.
It does not constitute financial advice, investment recommendations, or trading signals. The concept that gaps attract price is based on historical observation and does not guarantee future results.
Gap fills are not certain - gaps may remain unfilled indefinitely, or the price may reverse before reaching a gap. This indicator should not be used as the sole basis for trading decisions.
All trading involves substantial risk, including the potential loss of principal. Users should conduct their own research, apply proper risk management, test strategies thoroughly, and consult with qualified financial professionals before making trading decisions.
The authors and publishers are not responsible for any losses incurred through the use of this indicator.
ICT Sessions Ranges [SwissAlgo]ICT Session Ranges - ICT Liquidity Zones & Market Structure
OVERVIEW
This indicator identifies and visualizes key intraday trading sessions and liquidity zones based on Inner Circle Trader (ICT) methodology (AM, NY Lunch Raid, PM Session, London Raid). It tracks 'higher high' and 'lower low' price levels during specific time periods that may represent areas where market participants have placed orders (liquidity).
PURPOSE
The indicator helps traders observe:
Session-based price ranges during different market hours
Opening range gaps between market close and next day's open
Potential areas where liquidity may be concentrated and trigger price action
SESSIONS TRACKED
1. London Session (02:00-05:00 ET): Tracks price range during early London trading hours
2. AM Session (09:30-12:00 ET): Tracks price range during the morning New York session
3. NY Lunch Session (12:00-13:30 ET): Tracks price range during typical low-volume lunch period
4. PM Session (13:30-16:00 ET): Tracks price range during the afternoon New York session
CALCULATIONS
Session High/Low: The highest high and lowest low recorded during each active session period
Opening Range Gap: Calculated as the difference between the previous day's 16:00 close and the current day's 09:30 open
Gap Mitigation: A gap is considered mitigated when the price reaches 50% of the gap range
All times are based on America/New_York timezone (ET)
BACKGROUND INDICATORS
NY Trading Hours (09:30-16:00 ET): Optional gray background overlay
Asian Session (20:00-23:59 ET): Optional purple background overlay
VISUAL ELEMENTS
Horizontal lines mark session highs and lows
Subtle background boxes highlight each session range
Labels identify each session type
Orange shaded boxes indicate unmitigated opening range gaps
Dotted line at 50% gap level shows mitigation threshold
FEATURES
Toggle visibility for each session independently
Customizable colors for each session type
Automatic removal of mitigated gaps
All drawing objects use transparent backgrounds for chart clarity
ICT CONCEPTS
This tool relates to concepts discussed by Inner Circle Trader regarding liquidity pools, session-based analysis, and gap theory. The indicator assumes that session highs and lows may represent areas where liquidity is concentrated, and that opening range gaps may attract price until mitigated.
USAGE NOTES
Best used on intraday timeframes (1-15 minute charts)
All sessions are calculated based on actual price movement during specified time periods
Historical session data is preserved as new sessions develop
Gap detection only triggers at 09:30 ET market open
DISCLAIMER
This indicator is for educational and informational purposes only. It displays historical price levels and time-based calculations. Past performance of price levels is not indicative of future results. The identification of "liquidity zones" is a theoretical concept and does not guarantee that orders exist at these levels or that prices will react to them. Trading involves substantial risk of loss. Users should conduct their own analysis and risk assessment before making any trading decisions.
TIME ZONE
Set your timezone to: America/New_York (UTC-5)
TMA Dual BandsTMA Dual Bands - Adaptive Channel Indicator with Crossover Signals
TMA Dual Bands represents my interpretation of the classic Triangular Moving Average methodology, specifically designed to identify high-probability trading setups through the interaction of two adaptive channel systems. Unlike traditional channel indicators that rely on static calculations, this tool dynamically adjusts to market volatility while maintaining the smooth, reliable characteristics that make TMA-based systems so effective.
The indicator combines a MAIN channel (slow-moving, representing the broader trend) with a FAST channel (responsive, capturing momentum shifts). When these two systems interact in specific ways, they generate clear trading signals that can be used across multiple timeframes and market conditions.
The Mathematics Behind the Indicator
At its core, this indicator uses a sophisticated approach to calculating Triangular Moving Averages. Rather than using the traditional double Simple Moving Average method, I've implemented a double Weighted Moving Average calculation. This means the TMA is computed by taking a WMA of another WMA, which provides better responsiveness to recent price action while maintaining the smooth, triangular weighting distribution that gives this indicator its name.
The weighted approach significantly reduces lag compared to double-smoothed simple moving averages, allowing the indicator to catch trend changes earlier without sacrificing reliability. This is particularly important for the FAST channel, where responsiveness is crucial for signal generation.
Adaptive Volatility Bands
What makes this indicator truly unique is its adaptive band calculation system. Instead of using a single standard deviation like traditional Bollinger Bands, the indicator maintains separate variance calculations for upward and downward price movements. When price rises above the TMA centerline, the upper band variance increases while the lower band variance decreases proportionally. The opposite occurs when price falls below the centerline.
This asymmetric approach allows the bands to better reflect actual market conditions. During uptrends, the upper band expands to accommodate bullish volatility while the lower band contracts, creating a channel that naturally "leans" in the direction of the trend. The same principle applies in reverse during downtrends.
The full calculation uses a smoothed variance over approximately four times the base period, ensuring that band adjustments are gradual rather than erratic. The multiplier parameter allows you to adjust the sensitivity of the bands to volatility, with higher values creating wider channels that generate fewer but higher-quality signals.
Understanding the Signals
The signal generation mechanism is elegantly simple yet remarkably effective. A bullish signal occurs when the lower FAST band crosses above the lower MAIN band. This crossover indicates that short-term momentum has shifted decisively upward, strong enough to break through the slower-moving baseline channel. These signals typically appear after consolidation periods or healthy pullbacks in uptrends, making them excellent continuation entry points.
Conversely, bearish signals trigger when the upper FAST band crosses below the upper MAIN band. This pattern suggests that upward momentum has exhausted itself and that sellers are beginning to dominate. These signals often appear near resistance levels or at the culmination of extended rallies, providing excellent risk-reward opportunities for counter-trend or trend-reversal trades.
The visual representation enhances signal clarity. The MAIN TMA centerline changes color dynamically based on its slope, displaying green during upward movement and red during downward movement. This gives you instant visual confirmation of the prevailing trend direction. The signal markers themselves appear as diamond shapes positioned just outside the MAIN channel bands, with cyan diamonds indicating buy opportunities below the lower band and blue diamonds marking sell opportunities above the upper band. You could consider taking bull signals only on long trend, and vice versa for the sell signals.
Practical Application
The indicator works across multiple trading approaches and timeframes. For trend-following strategies, the most reliable signals occur when they align with the MAIN TMA color. Taking only green-colored uptrend signals and red-colored downtrend signals significantly improves win rates by ensuring you're always trading with the dominant momentum.
For breakout traders, the most powerful setups occur after periods of compression when the FAST bands squeeze inside the MAIN bands. This compression indicates low volatility and tight consolidation. When a signal finally triggers after such compression, it often leads to explosive moves as the market breaks out of its range.
Mean reversion traders can also benefit from this indicator by taking counter-trend signals when price reaches extreme band levels. However, this approach requires careful risk management and works best in clearly ranging market conditions.
Configuration and Customization
The default parameters have been carefully selected through extensive testing, with the MAIN period set to 133 bars and the FAST period at 19 bars. These values create an effective balance between trend identification and momentum responsiveness. However, the indicator is fully customizable to suit different trading styles and market conditions.
Traders focusing on longer-term positions might increase both periods proportionally, while scalpers and day traders might reduce them. The price type parameter allows you to choose how price is calculated for the TMA, with the weighted option providing the most responsive results. The band multiplier controls how wide the channels expand, with values between 2.5 and 4.0 being most common depending on your preferred signal frequency.
Technical Integrity
A critical feature of this indicator is its complete absence of repainting. All signals are generated and confirmed on closed bars, meaning that once a signal appears in historical data, it will remain exactly where it appeared regardless of subsequent price action. This makes the indicator equally reliable for backtesting historical data and trading live markets, a characteristic that many "magic indicator" systems cannot claim.
The calculation methodology ensures that what you see on your chart is exactly what you would have seen in real-time when that bar closed. There are no retrospective adjustments, no future-peeking calculations, and no algorithmic tricks that make historical performance look better than actual trading results would have been.
Conclusion
TMA Dual Bands offers a sophisticated yet user-friendly approach to technical analysis, combining time-tested TMA methodology with modern adaptive volatility concepts. The dual-channel system provides clear visual representation of market structure while the crossover signals offer objective entry points that remove much of the guesswork from trading decisions.
Whether you're a discretionary trader looking for high-probability setups or a systematic trader seeking reliable signals for automated strategies, this indicator provides the clarity and consistency needed for confident decision-making in dynamic market conditions.
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**Developed by AlgoAlex81**
*Disclaimer: This indicator is provided for educational and informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always practice proper risk management and never risk more than you can afford to lose.*
ZOBAKAFXAI – Price Action Swing SetupThe ZOBAKAFXAI Price Action Swing Setup is a swing trading indicator that helps traders identify clear market structure, trend direction, and potential entry/exit zones using EMA and pivot-based price action.
🔹 Features:
✅ Automatically detects swing highs & swing lows (market structure)
✅ EMA-based trend direction filter (EMA50 / EMA200)
✅ Higher timeframe trend filter option (4H bias on lower TFs)
✅ ATR-based Stop Loss & TP calculation
✅ TP1 / TP2 / TP3 based on Risk-to-Reward ratio
✅ Works on all pairs – Forex, Gold, Crypto, Indices
✅ Clean design – ideal for 4H swing trading
🔹 How to Use:
Trade in the direction of the EMA trend
Buy when price forms a higher low above EMA & breaks previous swing high
Sell when price forms a lower high below EMA & breaks previous swing low
Stop Loss = ATR × selected multiplier
TP levels are auto-calculated based on Risk/Reward (2R, 3R, etc.)
⚠ Disclaimer:
This script is for educational and technical analysis purposes only. It is not financial advice. Always use risk management.
ICMR — Chrono Maker Range (v12.7.1)✅ ICMR — Chrono Maker Range (v12.7) — Description (Balanced Technical + Friendly)
ICMR — Chrono Maker Range is a hybrid market-structure tool designed to help traders clearly identify directional bias and high-quality breakouts using either Higher-Timeframe (HTF) ranges or Initial Balance (IB) ranges. The indicator automatically builds the range, colors candles by market state, and highlights breakout signals using smart filters to reduce noise.
The concept is simple:
Price is either above the range (Bullish), inside the range (Neutral), or below the range (Bearish)—and ICMR keeps this state stable and easy to follow.
🔷 How It Works
ICMR constructs a tradable range using one of two modes:
1) HTF Range Mode
Pulls the High / Low from a higher timeframe (e.g., Daily, 4H).
You can choose:
Previous HTF candle → stable, non-moving range
Current HTF candle → dynamic, expands until HTF close
Perfect for tracking market bias across smaller timeframes.
2) Initial Balance (IB) Mode
Builds the range from the first N minutes of the session (e.g., first 60 minutes).
After the IB period ends, the range locks and becomes the day’s framework.
🔷 Market State Logic
The indicator evaluates where price is relative to the range and classifies the market into:
✅ Bullish → price breaks above the range
⚪ Neutral → price stays inside
❌ Bearish → price breaks below
You can optionally enable an EMA Trend Filter (fast vs slow EMA) to ensure breakouts align with trend direction.
🔷 Smart Signal System
ICMR includes compact signal shapes (triangles/circles), but only when conditions are strong:
✔️ Minimum breakout distance beyond the range
✔️ Candle body must exceed a % of ATR
✔️ Optional volume expansion filter
✔️ Cooldown between signals to avoid over-trading
✔️ Option to trigger signals only on state flips
These filters help keep signals actionable and reduce noise.
🔷 Visual Tools
HTF/IB Range High, Range Low, Midline
Optional shaded box
Segmented extend-right lines that reset when HTF/IB changes
Bar coloring (Bull/Neutral/Bear)
Soft background tint (optional)
Built-in info panel with range & filter stats
Alerts on state flips
Everything is designed to keep the chart clean and readable.
🔷 Presets
The indicator includes two ready-to-use profiles:
Conservative
Stable HTF ranges, confirmed breaks, trend-filtered signals, and fewer alerts.
Aggressive
Dynamic HTF ranges, more flexible break rules, and more frequent signals.
Each preset can be fully customized.
🔷 How Traders Use It
Intraday traders use HTF ranges (D, 4H) for bias on 1m–15m charts.
Day traders use IB to track the opening range and breakout opportunities.
Swing traders use conservative settings to filter false moves.
Scalpers enable aggressive mode with ATR/volume filters.
EMA 200 - 50 - 20 | Davide BuncugaThis script displays three key Exponential Moving Averages (EMAs) on the chart: EMA 200, EMA 50, and EMA 20.
These moving averages are commonly used by traders to identify the overall market trend, medium-term structure, and short-term momentum.
EMA 200 – Represents the long-term trend and acts as a dynamic support/resistance.
EMA 50 – Used to identify the medium-term direction of the market.
EMA 20 – Highlights short-term momentum and pullback areas within the trend.
This indicator is designed to help traders quickly analyze market structure and align their trading decisions with the dominant trend.
SevenDayHighLowTableWithBoxes [CHE]SevenDayHighLowTableWithBoxes — Seven-day day-range boxes with a weekday-aware “ghost” projection and a compact table that tracks recent extremes and per-weekday hit rates.
Summary
This indicator visualizes each trading day as a colored box and annotates the final high and low with compact markers. It maintains a rolling seven-day view and a five-column table showing day name, high, low, range, and a per-weekday projection hit statistic. A dashed “ghost” box projects a typical range for the current weekday using a running average and an adjustable scaling factor. The script is written in Pine v6, runs on the main chart (overlay true), and emphasizes stable object handling and closed-bar finalization at day boundaries.
Motivation: Why this design?
Intraday traders often need fast context for where today’s price sits relative to recent daily extremes, without switching timeframes. A simple daily high/low overlay is informative but lacks structure, sizing context, and continuity. By grouping bars into local days (configurable UTC offset), drawing explicit boxes, and projecting a weekday-typical range, the chart becomes easier to scan. The compact table gives a quick audit trail of the latest seven days while tracking how often the weekday projection would have covered the realized range.
What’s different vs. standard approaches?
Reference baseline: Plain daily high/low lines or session boxes without context.
Architecture differences:
Weekday-tinted boxes and labels for today plus up to six prior days.
Weekday average range drives a dashed projection (“ghost”) sized by a user-defined percentage.
Per-weekday hit statistics recorded as hits over totals and displayed in the table.
ATR-based vertical offsets keep labels readable.
Live updates intraday; state is finalized at the local day switch.
Practical effect: The chart shows where current price sits inside a known daily envelope, plus how “typical” the day’s movement is for this weekday, aiding expectations and planning.
How it works (technical)
The script computes a local daily timestamp using the user’s UTC offset. A day change finalizes the prior day, writes its high, low, start and end indices, and records the bar indices of the terminal high and low.
For each weekday, it maintains a running average of realized ranges with a cap on the lookback count. The ghost projection length is the weekday average scaled by the user’s percentage setting.
Anchor selection for the ghost uses the most recent extreme and the close relative to the intraday midpoint to choose a low-anchored or high-anchored box.
A five-column table (Day, High, Low, Range, Ghost OK) is refreshed on the last bar. The “Ghost OK” column shows per-weekday cumulative hits over totals with a percentage, calculated before including the just-finished day.
Object counts are bounded to seven days by pruning arrays and deleting old boxes and labels. Visual updates for historical objects occur on the last bar to minimize overhead. No `security()` calls are used.
Parameter Guide
UTC (+/−) — Controls local day boundaries — Default: minus five hours — Set to your venue’s local time.
Session (for Time gate) — Session string — Default: full week — (Optional) computed internally; not applied to gating.
Show 7-Day High/Low Table — Toggles the table — Default: true — Disable to reduce UI load.
Show Day Boxes in Chart — Toggles day boxes — Default: true — Disable for a cleaner chart.
Table Position — Nine-point anchor — Default: Middle Right — Move to avoid overlap.
Table Background / Text Color / Min Cell Width — Styling controls — Defaults: gray background, white text, width twelve characters.
Weekday Colors (Sun…Sat) — Row and box tints — Defaults: semi-transparent hues — Adjust for your theme.
Triangle Transparency — Marker opacity — Default: zero — Increase to fade high/low dots.
Day Label Transparency — Day name opacity — Default: zero — Increase to reduce emphasis.
Box Border Width — Box stroke width — Default: one — Increase for stronger edges.
Extend Boxes Right — Extend current box — Default: false — Useful for forward planning.
Show Average Range Ghost Box — Dashed projection — Default: true — Disable if distracting.
Ghost Border Color / Width — Ghost styling — Defaults: gray, width one.
Ghost Length percent of AvgRange — Projection scale — Default: one hundred; bounds zero to five hundred — Lower to be conservative.
Max History Days for Average — Cap per-weekday averaging — Default: two hundred fifty-two; bounds thirty to five hundred.
ATR Length / Day Label ATR Multiplier / Triangle Up ATR Multiplier / Triangle Down ATR Multiplier — Offsets for label placement — Defaults: length one hundred; multipliers zero — Increase on dense instruments to prevent overlap.
Reading & Interpretation
Day boxes: The filled rectangle marks each day’s full high-low span; color encodes the weekday.
Markers: Small dots near the terminal high and low highlight where the final extremes occurred.
Ghost box: A dashed box sized by the weekday average range, anchored based on recent behavior. It is a typical span, not a target.
Table: Row one shows “Today”. Rows below list up to six prior days. “Ghost OK” shows per-weekday cumulative hits over totals with a percentage, which reflects historical coverage quality for that weekday.
Practical Workflows & Combinations
Trend following: Use the current box plus recent boxes to read expansion or compression days; combine with basic structure such as higher-highs and higher-lows or lower-lows and lower-highs for confirmation.
Exits and risk: When price nears the ghost boundary late in the session, consider managing exposure more conservatively.
Multi-asset and multi-timeframe: Works on minute charts. As a starting point, use five to less than sixty minutes. For cross-checks, pair with a higher timeframe bias filter.
Behavior, Constraints & Performance
Repaint/confirmation: The indicator updates intraday; extremes and ghost position can move while the day is open. Values are finalized on the next local day start.
HTF/security: None used; repaint risk is limited to live-bar movement.
Resources: `max_bars_back` five thousand; arrays are pruned to seven days; the table and color sync run on the last bar; the live ghost updates only in real time.
Known limits: Weekday averages can be unrepresentative during regime shifts, events, or gaps. Day boundaries depend on the UTC offset being set correctly. No alerts are included. The script displays warning labels when the timeframe is below five minutes or at sixty minutes and above.
Sensible Defaults & Quick Tuning
Start with the defaults.
Ghost too aggressive: Lower the percent scale.
Labels overlap: Increase ATR multipliers.
Clutter or performance issues: Hide the table or boxes, or disable the ghost.
Day boundary misaligned: Adjust the UTC offset to your market.
What this indicator is—and isn’t
This is a visualization and context layer for daily extremes and a weekday-based typical span. It does not predict direction, does not manage orders, and is not a complete trading system. Use it alongside market structure, risk controls, and position management.
Disclaimer
The content provided, including all code and materials, is strictly for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended as, and should not be interpreted as, financial advice, a recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument, or an offer of any financial product or service. All strategies, tools, and examples discussed are provided for illustrative purposes to demonstrate coding techniques and the functionality of Pine Script within a trading context.
Any results from strategies or tools provided are hypothetical, and past performance is not indicative of future results. Trading and investing involve high risk, including the potential loss of principal, and may not be suitable for all individuals. Before making any trading decisions, please consult with a qualified financial professional to understand the risks involved.
By using this script, you acknowledge and agree that any trading decisions are made solely at your discretion and risk.
Do not use this indicator on Heikin-Ashi, Renko, Kagi, Point-and-Figure, or Range charts, as these chart types can produce unrealistic results for signal markers and alerts.
Best regards and happy trading
Chervolino
Institutional AbsorptionHighlights potential zones where institutional participants may be absorbing aggressive buying or selling pressure.
It analyzes candle structure and volume to detect possible bullish and bearish absorption events, providing a visual cue for traders studying market imbalance and liquidity dynamics.
The script compares each candle’s wick–body ratio and volume relative to its moving average.
A bullish absorption setup occurs when strong volume appears after a sharp downward move with long lower wicks, while bearish absorption occurs after upward moves with long upper wicks, suggesting the presence of large counter-orders.
+ Features
Detects bullish and bearish absorption candles.
Customizable wick to body ratio and volume multiple thresholds.
Optional filter to require candle color alignment with trend (green/red).
Option to ignore tiny body (doji-like) candles.
+ How to Use
Adjust wick–body ratio, volume multiplier, and lookback length under “Conditions (Absorption)”.
Enable “Require candle color” to strengthen directional context.
Use alerts to receive notifications when new absorption signals appear.
+ Notes
This tool aims to visualize possible absorption behavior, not confirm institutional activity.
Combine it with your broader market structure, volume, or order flow analysis for a more comprehensive analysis.
Crypto Breadth Engine [alex975]
A normalized crypto market breadth indicator with a customizable 40 coin input panel — revealing whether rallies are broad and healthy across major coins and altcoins or led by only a few.
📊 Overview
The Crypto Breadth Engine measures the real participation strength of the crypto market by analyzing the direction of the 40 largest cryptocurrencies by market capitalization.
⚙️ How It Works
Unlike standard breadth tools that only count assets above a moving average, this indicator measures actual price direction:
+1 if a coin closes higher, –1 if lower, 0 if unchanged.
The total forms a Breadth Line, statistically normalized using standard deviation to maintain consistent readings across timeframes and volatility conditions.
🧩 Dynamic Input Mask
All 40 cryptocurrencies are fully editable via the input panel, allowing users to easily replace or customize the basket (Top 40, Layer-1s, DeFi, Meme Coins, AI Tokens, etc.) without touching the code.
This flexibility keeps the indicator aligned with the evolving crypto market.
🧭 Trend Bias
The indicator classifies market structure as Bullish, Neutral, or Bearish, based on how the Breadth Line aligns with its moving averages (10, 20, 50).
💡 Dashboard
A compact on-chart table displays in real time:
• Positive and negative coins
• Participation percentage
• Current trend bias
🔍 Interpretation
• Rising breadth → broad, healthy market expansion
• Falling breadth → narrowing participation and structural weakness
Ideal for TOTAL, TOTAL3, or custom crypto baskets on 1D,1W.
Developed by alex975 – Version 1.0 (2025).
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🇮🇹 Versione Italiana
📊 Panoramica
Il Crypto Breadth Engine misura la partecipazione reale del mercato crypto, analizzando la direzione delle 40 principali criptovalute per capitalizzazione.
Non si limita a contare quante coin sono sopra una media mobile, ma calcola la variazione effettiva del prezzo:
+1 se sale, –1 se scende, 0 se invariato.
La somma genera una Breadth Line normalizzata statisticamente, garantendo letture coerenti su diversi timeframe e fasi di volatilità.
🧩 Mascherina dinamica
L’indicatore include una mascherina d’input interattiva che consente di modificare o sostituire liberamente i 40 ticker analizzati (Top 40, Layer-1, DeFi, Meme Coin, ecc.) senza intervenire nel codice.
Questo lo rende sempre aggiornato e adattabile all’evoluzione del mercato crypto.
⚙️ Funzionamento e Trend Bias
Classifica automaticamente il mercato come Bullish, Neutral o Bearish in base alla relazione tra la breadth e le medie mobili (10, 20, 50 periodi).
💡 Dashboard
Una tabella compatta mostra in tempo reale:
• Numero di coin positive e negative
• Percentuale di partecipazione
• Stato attuale del trend
🔍 Interpretazione
• Breadth in crescita → mercato ampio e trend sano
• Breadth in calo → partecipazione ridotta e concentrazione su pochi asset
Ideale per analizzare TOTAL, TOTAL3 o panieri personalizzati di crypto.
Funziona su timeframe 1D, 4H, 1W.
Sviluppato da alex975 – Versione 1.0 (2025).
SMC INDICATORMoney Concepts (SMC) toolkit and issues buy / sell signals. It includes:
Structure (market structure shifts via pivots)
Order Blocks (last bearish/bullish candle before a structure shift)
Fair Value Gaps (3-bar gap detection)
Simple liquidity sweep detection
Buy / Sell signal generation & alert conditions
Rectangle drawings and on-chart arrows
This is a practical, best-effort SMC indicator suitable for 15m/30m/1H/etc. — feel free to tweak lookbacks and filters in inputs.
COT Index v.2COT Index v.2 Indicator
( fix for extreme values)
📊 Overview
The COT (Commitment of Traders) Index Indicator transforms raw COT data into normalized indices ranging from 0-100, with extensions to 120 and -20 for extreme market conditions. This powerful tool helps traders analyze institutional positioning and market sentiment by tracking the net long positions of three key market participant groups.
🎯 What It Does
This indicator converts weekly CFTC Commitment of Traders data into easy-to-read oscillator format, showing:
Commercial Index (Blue Line) - Smart money/hedgers positioning
NonCommercial Index (Orange Line) - Large speculators/funds positioning
Nonreportable Index (Red Line) - Small traders positioning
📈 Key Features
Smart Scaling Algorithm
0-100 Range: Normal market conditions based on recent price action
120 Level: Extreme bullish positioning (above historical maximum)
-20 Level: Extreme bearish positioning (below historical minimum)
Dual Time Frame Analysis
Short Period (26 weeks default): For current market scaling
Historical Period (156 weeks default): For extreme condition detection
Flexible Data Sources
Futures Only reports
Futures and Options combined reports
Automatic symbol detection with manual overrides for HG and LBR
🔧 Customizable Settings
Data Configuration
Adjustable lookback periods for both current and historical analysis
Report type selection (Futures vs Futures & Options)
Display Options
Toggle individual trader categories on/off
Customizable reference lines (overbought/oversold levels)
Optional 0/100 boundary lines
Adjustable line widths and colors
Reference Levels
Upper Bound: 120 (extreme bullish)
Overbought: 80 (default)
Midline: 50 (neutral)
Oversold: 20 (default)
Lower Bound: -20 (extreme bearish)
💡 Trading Applications
Contrarian Signals
High Commercial Index + Low NonCommercial Index = Potential bullish reversal
Low Commercial Index + High NonCommercial Index = Potential bearish reversal
Market Sentiment Analysis
Track institutional vs retail positioning divergences
Identify extreme market conditions requiring attention
Monitor smart money accumulation/distribution patterns
Confirmation Tool
Use alongside technical analysis for trade confirmation
Validate breakouts with positioning data
Assess market structure changes
📊 Visual Elements
Status Table: Displays current settings and symbol information
Color-Coded Lines: Easy identification of each trader category
Reference Levels: Clear overbought/oversold boundaries
Extreme Indicators: Visual cues for unusual market conditions
⚠️ Important Notes
COT data is released weekly on Fridays (Tuesday data)
Best suited for weekly and daily timeframes
Requires symbols with available CFTC data
Works automatically for most futures contracts
🎯 Best Practices
Use in conjunction with price action analysis
Look for divergences between price and positioning
Pay special attention to extreme readings (120/-20 levels)
Consider all three indices together for complete market picture
Allow for data lag (3-day delay from CFTC)
This indicator is ideal for swing traders, position traders, and anyone interested in understanding the positioning dynamics of professional vs retail market participants.
3D Institutional Battlefield [SurgeGuru]Professional Presentation: 3D Institutional Flow Terrain Indicator
Overview
The 3D Institutional Flow Terrain is an advanced trading visualization tool that transforms complex market structure into an intuitive 3D landscape. This indicator synthesizes multiple institutional data points—volume profiles, order blocks, liquidity zones, and voids—into a single comprehensive view, helping you identify high-probability trading opportunities.
Key Features
🎥 Camera & Projection Controls
Yaw & Pitch: Adjust viewing angles (0-90°) for optimal perspective
Scale Controls: Fine-tune X (width), Y (depth), and Z (height) dimensions
Pro Tip: Increase Z-scale to amplify terrain features for better visibility
🌐 Grid & Surface Configuration
Resolution: Adjust X (16-64) and Y (12-48) grid density
Visual Elements: Toggle surface fill, wireframe, and node markers
Optimization: Higher resolution provides more detail but requires more processing power
📊 Data Integration
Lookback Period: 50-500 bars of historical analysis
Multi-Source Data: Combine volume profile, order blocks, liquidity zones, and voids
Weighted Analysis: Each data source contributes proportionally to the terrain height
How to Use the Frontend
💛 Price Line Tracking (Your Primary Focus)
The yellow price line is your most important guide:
Monitor Price Movement: Track how the yellow line interacts with the 3D terrain
Identify Key Levels: Watch for these critical interactions:
Order Blocks (Green/Red Zones):
When yellow price line enters green zones = Bullish order block
When yellow price line enters red zones = Bearish order block
These represent institutional accumulation/distribution areas
Liquidity Voids (Yellow Zones):
When yellow price line enters yellow void areas = Potential acceleration zones
Voids indicate price gaps where minimal trading occurred
Price often moves rapidly through voids toward next liquidity pool
Terrain Reading:
High Terrain Peaks: High volume/interest areas (support/resistance)
Low Terrain Valleys: Low volume areas (potential breakout zones)
Color Coding:
Green terrain = Bullish volume dominance
Red terrain = Bearish volume dominance
Purple = Neutral/transition areas
📈 Volume Profile Integration
POC (Point of Control): Automatically marks highest volume level
Volume Bins: Adjust granularity (10-50 bins)
Height Weight: Control how much volume affects terrain elevation
🏛️ Order Block Detection
Detection Length: 5-50 bar lookback for block identification
Strength Weighting: Recent blocks have greater impact on terrain
Candle Body Option: Use full candles or body-only for block definition
💧 Liquidity Zone Tracking
Multiple Levels: Track 3-10 key liquidity zones
Buy/Sell Side: Different colors for bid/ask liquidity
Strength Decay: Older zones have diminishing terrain impact
🌊 Liquidity Void Identification
Threshold Multiplier: Adjust sensitivity (0.5-2.0)
Height Amplification: Voids create significant terrain depressions
Acceleration Zones: Price typically moves quickly through void areas
Practical Trading Application
Bullish Scenario:
Yellow price line approaches green order block terrain
Price finds support in elevated bullish volume areas
Terrain shows consistent elevation through key levels
Bearish Scenario:
Yellow price line struggles at red order block resistance
Price falls through liquidity voids toward lower terrain
Bearish volume peaks dominate the landscape
Breakout Setup:
Yellow price line consolidates in flat terrain
Minimal resistance (low terrain) in projected direction
Clear path toward distant liquidity zones
Pro Tips
Start Simple: Begin with default settings, then gradually customize
Focus on Yellow Line: Your primary indicator of current price position
Combine Timeframes: Use the same terrain across multiple timeframes for confluence
Volume Confirmation: Ensure terrain peaks align with actual volume spikes
Void Anticipation: When price enters voids, prepare for potential rapid movement
Order Blocks & Voids Architecture
Order Blocks Calculation
Trigger: Price breaks fractal swing points
Bullish OB: When close > swing high → find lowest low in lookback period
Bearish OB: When close < swing low → find highest high in lookback period
Strength: Based on price distance from block extremes
Storage: Global array maintains last 50 blocks with FIFO management
Liquidity Voids Detection
Trigger: Price gaps exceeding ATR threshold
Bull Void: Low - high > (ATR200 × multiplier)
Bear Void: Low - high > (ATR200 × multiplier)
Validation: Close confirms gap direction
Storage: Global array maintains last 30 voids
Key Design Features
Real-time Updates: Calculated every bar, not just on last bar
Global Persistence: Arrays maintain state across executions
FIFO Management: Automatic cleanup of oldest entries
Configurable Sensitivity: Adjustable lookback periods and thresholds
Scientific Testing Framework
Hypothesis Testing
Primary Hypothesis: 3D terrain visualization improves detection of institutional order flow vs traditional 2D charts
Testable Metrics:
Prediction Accuracy: Does terrain structure predict future support/resistance?
Reaction Time: Faster identification of key levels vs conventional methods
False Positive Reduction: Lower rate of failed breakouts/breakdowns
Control Variables
Market Regime: Trending vs ranging conditions
Asset Classes: Forex, equities, cryptocurrencies
Timeframes: M5 to H4 for intraday, D1 for swing
Volume Conditions: High vs low volume environments
Data Collection Protocol
Terrain Features to Quantify:
Slope gradient changes at price inflection points
Volume peak clustering density
Order block terrain elevation vs subsequent price action
Void depth correlation with momentum acceleration
Control Group: Traditional support/resistance + volume profile
Experimental Group: 3D Institutional Flow Terrain
Statistical Measures
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: Terrain features vs random price movements
Lead Time: Terrain formation ahead of price confirmation
Effect Size: Performance difference between groups (Cohen's d)
Statistical Power: Sample size requirements for significance
Validation Methodology
Blind Testing:
Remove price labels from terrain screenshots
Have traders identify key levels from terrain alone
Measure accuracy vs actual price action
Backtesting Framework:
Automated terrain feature extraction
Correlation with future price reversals/breakouts
Monte Carlo simulation for significance testing
Expected Outcomes
If hypothesis valid:
Significant improvement in level prediction accuracy (p < 0.05)
Reduced latency in institutional level identification
Higher risk-reward ratios on terrain-confirmed trades
Research Questions:
Does terrain elevation reliably indicate institutional interest zones?
Are liquidity voids statistically significant momentum predictors?
Does multi-timeframe terrain analysis improve signal quality?
How does terrain persistence correlate with level strength?
LuxAlgo BigBeluga hapharmonic
MACD HTF Hardcoded (A/B Presets) + Regimes [CHE] MACD HTF Hardcoded (A/B Presets) + Regimes — Higher-timeframe MACD emulation with acceptance-based regime filter and on-chart diagnostics
Summary
This indicator emulates a higher-timeframe MACD directly on the current chart using two hardcoded preset families and a time-bucket mapping, avoiding cross-timeframe requests. It classifies four MACD regimes and applies an acceptance filter that requires several consecutive bars before a state is considered valid. A small dead-band around zero reduces noise near the axis. An on-chart table reports the active preset, the inferred time bucket, the resolved lengths, and the current regime.
Pine version: v6
Overlay: false
Primary outputs: MACD line, Signal line, Histogram columns, zero line, regime-change alert, info table
Motivation: Why this design?
Cross-timeframe indicators often rely on external timeframe requests, which can introduce repaint paths and added latency. This design provides a deterministic alternative: it maps the current chart’s timeframe to coarse higher-timeframe buckets and uses fixed EMA lengths that approximate those views. The dead-band suppresses flip-flops around zero, and the acceptance counter reduces whipsaw by requiring sustained agreement across bars before acknowledging a regime.
What’s different vs. standard approaches?
Baseline: Classical MACD with user-selected lengths on the same timeframe, or higher-timeframe MACD via cross-timeframe requests.
Architecture differences:
Hardcoded A and B length families with a bucket map derived from the chart timeframe.
No `request.security`; all calculations occur on the current series.
Regime classification from MACD and Histogram sign, gated by an acceptance count and a small zero dead-band.
Diagnostics table for transparency.
Practical effect: The MACD behaves like a slower, higher-timeframe variant without external requests. Regimes switch less often due to the dead-band and acceptance logic, which can improve stability in choppy sessions.
How it works (technical)
The script derives a coarse bucket from the chart timeframe using `timeframe.in_seconds` and maps it to preset-specific EMA lengths. EMAs of the source build MACD and Signal; their difference is the Histogram. Signs of MACD and Histogram define four regimes: strong bull, weak bull, strong bear, and weak bear. A small, user-defined band around zero treats values near the axis as neutral. An acceptance counter checks whether the same regime persisted for a given number of consecutive bars before it is emitted as the filtered regime. A single alert condition fires when the filtered regime changes. The histogram columns change shade based on position relative to zero and whether they are rising or falling. A persistent table object shows preset, bucket tag, resolved lengths, and the filtered regime. No cross-timeframe requests are used, so repaint risk is limited to normal live-bar movement; values stabilize on close.
Parameter Guide
Source — Input series for MACD — Default: Close — Using a smoother source increases stability but adds lag.
Preset — A or B length family — Default: “3,10,16” — Switch to “12,26,9” for the classic family mapped to buckets.
Table Position — Anchor for the info table — Default: Top right — Choose a corner that avoids covering price action.
Table Size — Table text size — Default: Normal — Use small on dense charts, large for presentations.
Dark Mode — Table theme — Default: Enabled — Match your chart background for readability.
Show Table — Toggle diagnostics table — Default: Enabled — Disable for a cleaner pane.
Zero dead-band (epsilon) — Noise gate around zero — Default: Zero — Increase slightly when you see frequent flips near zero.
Acceptance bars (n) — Bars required to confirm a regime — Default: Three — Raise to reduce whipsaw; lower to react faster.
Reading & Interpretation
Histogram columns: Above zero indicates bullish pressure; below zero indicates bearish pressure. Darker shade implies the histogram increased compared with the prior bar; lighter shade implies it decreased.
MACD vs. Signal lines: The spread corresponds to histogram height.
Regimes:
Strong bull: MACD above zero and Histogram above zero.
Weak bull: MACD above zero and Histogram below zero.
Strong bear: MACD below zero and Histogram below zero.
Weak bear: MACD below zero and Histogram above zero.
Table: Inspect active preset, bucket tag, resolved lengths, and the filtered regime number with its description.
Practical Workflows & Combinations
Trend following: Use strong bull to favor long exposure and strong bear to favor short exposure. Use weak states as pullback or transition context. Combine with structure tools such as swing highs and lows or a baseline moving average for confirmation.
Exits and risk: In strong trends, consider exiting partial size on a regime downgrade to a weak state. In choppy sessions, increase the acceptance bars to reduce churn.
Multi-asset / Multi-timeframe: Works on time-based charts across liquid futures, indices, currencies, and large-cap equities. Bucket mapping helps retain a consistent feel when moving from lower to higher timeframes.
Behavior, Constraints & Performance
Repaint/confirmation: No cross-timeframe requests; values can evolve intrabar and settle on close. Alerts follow your TradingView alert timing settings.
Resources: `max_bars_back` is set to five thousand. Very large resolved lengths require sufficient history to seed EMAs; expect a warm-up period on first load or after switching symbols.
Known limits: Dead-band and acceptance can delay recognition at sharp turns. Extremely thin markets or large gaps may still cause brief regime reversals.
Sensible Defaults & Quick Tuning
Start with preset “3,10,16”, dead-band near zero, and acceptance of three bars.
Too many flips near zero: increase the dead-band slightly or raise the acceptance bars.
Too sluggish in clean trends: reduce the acceptance bars by one.
Too sensitive on fast lower timeframes: switch to the “12,26,9” preset family or raise the acceptance bars.
Want less clutter: hide the table and keep the alert.
What this indicator is—and isn’t
This is a visualization and regime layer for MACD using higher-timeframe emulation and stability gates. It is not a complete trading system and does not generate position sizing or risk management. Use it with market structure, execution rules, and protective stops.
Disclaimer
The content provided, including all code and materials, is strictly for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended as, and should not be interpreted as, financial advice, a recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument, or an offer of any financial product or service. All strategies, tools, and examples discussed are provided for illustrative purposes to demonstrate coding techniques and the functionality of Pine Script within a trading context.
Any results from strategies or tools provided are hypothetical, and past performance is not indicative of future results. Trading and investing involve high risk, including the potential loss of principal, and may not be suitable for all individuals. Before making any trading decisions, please consult with a qualified financial professional to understand the risks involved.
By using this script, you acknowledge and agree that any trading decisions are made solely at your discretion and risk.
Do not use this indicator on Heikin-Ashi, Renko, Kagi, Point-and-Figure, or Range charts, as these chart types can produce unrealistic results for signal markers and alerts.
Best regards and happy trading
Chervolino
HTF Control Shift + FVG Interaction + Shift Lines
### 📘 **HTF Control Shift + FVG Interaction + Shift Lines**
This indicator combines **Higher Timeframe Control Shift detection**, **Fair Value Gap (FVG) tracking**, and **Shift Line projection** into one complete structure-based trading toolkit.
#### 🔍 **Features**
* **Control Shift Detection:**
Highlights bullish or bearish “Control Shift” candles based on wick/body ratios — showing where aggressive control transitions occur.
* **Fair Value Gap Mapping:**
Automatically detects and draws bullish or bearish FVGs on any chosen timeframe, with optional dynamic extension and mitigation tracking.
* **Shift Line Projection:**
Extends high and low lines from each Control Shift candle to visualize structure and potential continuation or rejection zones.
* **Interaction Alerts:**
Triggers alerts when:
* A Bullish Control Shift interacts with a Bullish FVG
* A Bearish Control Shift interacts with a Bearish FVG
* Price breaks the high/low following an interaction
* **Visual Highlights:**
Colored FVG zones, labeled interactions, and diamond markers for easy visual confirmation of key reaction points.
#### ⚙️ **How to Use**
1. Choose a **higher timeframe (HTF)** in settings (e.g., 15m, 1h, 4h).
2. Watch for **Control Shift candles** (yellow/orange bars) forming at or interacting with **FVG zones**.
3. A **Bullish Interaction + Break of High** often signals continuation.
A **Bearish Interaction + Break of Low** may confirm rejection or trend reversal.
4. Use alerts to track live market structure shifts without constant chart watching.
#### 🧠 **Purpose**
Ideal for traders combining **Smart Money Concepts (SMC)** and **candle structure logic**, this tool visualizes where institutional aggression shifts align with **liquidity gaps** — helping anticipate **high-probability continuations or reversals**.
SMA Ribbon [CS] - Default Style (v5)The SMA Ribbon is a trend-following moving average ribbon designed to visualize momentum, trend strength, and long-term market structure. It plots 8 Simple Moving Averages with progressively larger periods, starting from short-term (7) to very long-term (400). This creates a layered "ribbon" effect on the chart.
Trend Duration Forecast [ChartPrime]⯁ OVERVIEW
The Trend Duration Forecast indicator is designed to estimate the probable lifespan of a bullish or bearish trend. Using a Hull Moving Average (HMA) to detect directional shifts, it tracks the duration of each historical trend and calculates an average to forecast how long the current trend is statistically likely to continue. This allows traders to visualize both real-time trend strength and potential exhaustion zones with exceptional clarity.
⯁ KEY FEATURES
Dynamic Trend Detection: Utilizes the Hull Moving Average to identify when price transitions into a new uptrend or downtrend.
Trend Duration Counting: Measures the number of bars in each completed bullish and bearish phase to understand trend persistence.
Forecast Projection: Automatically projects an estimated trend continuation line based on the average length of recent trends.
Real-Time Updates: Continuously updates the “Real Length” label as the trend develops.
Historical Data Table: Displays previous trend durations for both bullish and bearish cycles, along with their averages.
Adaptive Sampling: Uses a customizable sample size to smooth out volatility in the forecast and provide statistically meaningful projections.
Color-Based Clarity: Highlights uptrends in green and downtrends in orange for instant visual interpretation.
⯁ USAGE
Use the Trend Detection Sensitivity setting to control how fast or slow the indicator reacts to trend changes — lower values increase responsiveness, while higher values smooth out noise.
Compare the Real Length of the ongoing trend with the Probable Length forecast to estimate whether the move is nearing exhaustion.
Observe the historical duration table to understand the average lifespan of trends in the current market structure.
Use the color-coded HMA line and projection arrows to identify when momentum strength is fading and prepare for possible reversals.
Ideal for swing or trend-following strategies where trend longevity is crucial to managing entries and exits effectively.
⯁ CONCLUSION
The Trend Duration Forecast gives traders a quantitative edge by combining real-time trend tracking with statistical forecasting. It helps identify not only when a new trend begins, but also how long it’s likely to persist based on past market behavior. This indicator enhances timing precision for both entries and exits, supporting smarter trend-following decisions with clear, data-driven insights.
Zarks 4H Range, 15M Triggers Pt1HTF Dividers + 4H Candle Structure + CRT Reference Tool
🔹 Vertical Blue Lines → represent divisions of the 4-hour timeframe, helping you visually segment intraday structure into HTF blocks.
Green Dotted Line → marks the High of each 4-hour interval.
🔵 Blue Dotted Line → shows the Open of that 4-hour interval.
⚫ Gray Dotted Line → displays the Close of that 4-hour interval.
🔴 Red Dotted Line → highlights the Low of that 4-hour interval.
💡 CRT Concepts (Candle Range Theory by Romeo TPT)
CRT signals are not direct buy/sell signals ❌💰 — they serve as contextual reference points 🧭.
A high-probability setup often appears when:
A 4H sweep of a previous candle’s high occurs 🐢 (liquidity manipulation),
Followed by a bearish 15-minute close,
Targeting the 50% retracement of that 4H candle’s range 🎯.
📊 Use this tool to frame market structure across timeframes, align entries with liquidity events, and visualize when price may be expanding from or reverting to institutional reference points.
This indicator is meant to be combined with vertical lines on the 15 min time frame at corresponding times example 1:45,4:45,9:45






















