Session Relative VolumeSession Relative Volume is an advanced intraday futures volume indicator that analyzes volume separately for Asia, London, and New York sessions - something standard relative volume tools can’t do.
Instead of aggregating the entire day’s volume, the indicator compares current volume to historical averages for the same session and time of day, allowing you to spot true volume strength and meaningful spikes, especially around session opens.
Background
Relative volume helps traders spot unusual activity: high volume often signals institutional participation and trending days, while low volume suggests weak commitment and possible mean reversion. In futures markets, sessions ( Asia, London, New York ) must be analyzed separately, but TradingView’s Relative Volume in Time aggregates the entire day, masking session-specific behavior - especially during the New York open. Since volume can vary by more than 20× between sessions, standard averages struggle to identify meaningful volume spikes when trader conviction matters most.
Indicator Description
The “Session Relative Volume” indicator solves these problems by calculating historical average volume specific to each session and time of day, and comparing current volume against those benchmarks. It offers four display modes and fully customizable session times
Altogether, it provides traders with a powerful tool for analyzing intraday futures volume, helping to better assess market participation, trader conviction, and overall market conditions - ultimately supporting improved trading decisions.
Parameters
Mode – display mode:
R-VOL: Relative cumulative session-specific volume at time
VOL CUM: Cumulative session volume at time compared to historical average cumulative session-specific volume
VOL AVG: Average session intrabar volume at time compared to historical average session-specific intrabar volume
VOL: Individual bars volume, highlighting (solid color) unusual spikes
Lookback period – number of days used for calculating historical average session volume at time
MA Len – length of the moving average, representing average bar volume within a session based on previous periods (different from historical cumulative volume!). Used only in VOL and VOL AVG modes
MA Thresh – deviation from moving average, used to detect bar volume spikes (bar volume > K × moving average)
Start Time – End Time and Time Zone parameters for each session. The time zone must be set using TradingView’s format (e.g., GMT+1).
X-volume
BTC ETF Average Inflow Cost BasisConcept
Since the historic launch of Bitcoin Spot ETFs on January 11, 2024, institutional flows have become a major driver of price action. This indicator aims to visualize the aggregate Cost Basis (average entry price) of the major Bitcoin ETFs relative to the underlying asset.
It serves as an on-chain proxy for institutional positioning, helping traders identify critical support levels where ETF inflows have historically concentrated.
How it Works
The script aggregates daily volume data from the top Bitcoin ETFs (IBIT, FBTC, ARKB, GBTC, BITB) and compares it against the Bitcoin price (BTCUSDT).
ETF Cost Basis (Pink Line):
This is calculated as a Cumulative Volume-Weighted Average Price (VWAP), anchored specifically to the ETF launch date (Jan 11, 2024).
Formula: It accumulates (BTC Price * Total ETF Volume) and divides it by the Cumulative Total ETF Volume.
This creates a dynamic level representing the "breakeven" price for the aggregate volume traded through these funds.
True Market Mean (Gray Line):
This represents the simple cumulative average of the Bitcoin price since the ETF launch date. It acts as a neutral baseline for the post-ETF market era.
How to Use
Institutional Support: The Cost Basis line often acts as a strong dynamic support level during corrections. When price revisits this level, it suggests the market is returning to the average institutional entry price.
Trend Filter:
Price > Cost Basis: The market is in a net profit state relative to ETF flows (Bullish/Trend continuation).
Price < Cost Basis: The market is in a net loss state (Bearish/Capitulation risk).
Confluence: The intersection of the Cost Basis and the True Market Mean can signal pivotal moments of trend reset.
Features
Data Aggregation: Pulls data from 5 major ETFs via request.security without repainting (using closed bars).
Dashboard: Includes a table in the top-right corner displaying real-time values for Price, Cost Basis, and Market Mean.
Customization: You can toggle individual ETF Moving Averages in the settings (disabled by default due to price scale differences between BTC and ETF shares).
Disclaimer
This tool is for educational purposes only and attempts to estimate institutional cost basis using volume proxies. It does not represent financial advice.
Buy / Sell Volume + % (Classic + Pressure)Buy / Sell Volume % (Classic + Pressure)
Overview
Buy / Sell Volume (Classic + Pressure) is a volume decomposition and dominance indicator designed to help traders understand how trading volume is distributed between buying and selling pressure on each candle.
Instead of treating volume as a single number, this indicator splits total volume into estimated Buy Volume and Sell Volume, visualizes them symmetrically, and summarizes dominance using a compact on-chart dashboard.
The indicator is intended as a context and confirmation tool, not a trade signal generator.
Core Concepts
1. Buy / Sell Volume Decomposition
The indicator estimates buying and selling activity based on the position of the close within the candle’s high–low range:
Closes near the high → more buying pressure
Closes near the low → more selling pressure
Middle closes → balanced activity
This provides a clear visual view of demand vs supply on every bar.
2. Dual Calculation Modes
🔹 Classic Mode (Default)
Uses pure candle-range logic
Buy Volume + Sell Volume = Total Volume (exact conservation)
No smoothing or directional bias
Values closely match traditional volume behavior
Best for:
Structural analysis
Accumulation / distribution studies
Comparing against raw volume
🔹 Pressure Mode
Introduces a directional bias:
Bullish candles slightly favor buy volume
Bearish candles slightly favor sell volume
Optional EMA smoothing reduces noise
Still volume-conserving (Buy + Sell = Total Volume)
Best for:
Identifying dominance
Trend continuation confirmation
Absorption vs initiative activity
Visual Elements
Volume Bars
Buy Volume plotted above zero
Sell Volume plotted below zero
Optional Total Volume Envelope for context
Color by Dominance
Bright colors when one side dominates
Faded colors when dominance is weak
Helps instantly identify:
Accumulation
Distribution
Absorption
Dashboard (Optional)
A compact dashboard displays:
Buy %
Sell %
Dominance State
BUY DOM
SELL DOM
BALANCED
The dashboard can be toggled ON/OFF and switched between Normal and Compact size to suit multi-pane layouts.
How to Use This Indicator
This indicator works best as a confirmation layer, not a standalone system.
Common Use Cases
Confirming breakouts or breakdowns
Spotting accumulation or distribution near key levels
Identifying absorption during consolidations
Filtering false price moves
Examples
Price rising + strong Buy % → constructive demand
Price rising + strong Sell % → possible distribution
Flat price + balanced volume → absorption / compression
What This Indicator Is NOT
❌ Not true order-flow or bid/ask data
❌ Not a buy/sell signal generator
❌ Not predictive on its own
All calculations are candle-based estimations, designed for context and insight, not execution timing.
Best Use
Works on all timeframes
Most reliable on liquid instruments
Especially useful when combined with:
Support / resistance
Trend structure
Market regime or breadth indicators
Summary
Buy / Sell Volume (Classic + Pressure) helps traders go beyond raw volume by visualizing who is in control of each candle, how strong that control is, and whether volume behavior supports price action.
Used correctly, it can significantly improve trade selectivity, confidence, and risk awareness.
DTR + ATR + OR + VWAP PRO (Merged Model)This indicator combined
Day Trading Range
ATR
VWAP
Open Rang for the selected time frame
BT Session VP & VolatilityBT Session VP v0.6 is a professional-grade Session Volume Profile designed for futures, index, and intraday traders who need clean, accurate session structure without clutter.
This tool builds a true volume distribution for each trading session using lower-timeframe data, detects high- and low-volume nodes, and tracks a dynamic Point of Control (POC) to help traders identify balance, acceptance, and trend conditions in real time.
• Index futures, session-based crypto trading
• Intraday equity index trading
• Momentum scalping with session context
• Auction market theory workflows
Features
• True session-based volume profile (RTH or ETH)
• Futures-correct ETH handling (18:00–17:00 session)
• Hard session fencing — no volume bleed between sessions
• Lower-timeframe volume aggregation for accuracy
• Dynamic Point of Control (POC) tracking
• High Volume Nodes (HVN) and Low Volume Nodes (LVN)
• Live session and prior session profiles
• Optional volatility-weighted volume
• Fully customizable colors, opacity, and labels
**Volatility-Weighted Volume** is an optional feature that adjusts how volume contributes to the session profile based on current market volatility.
Instead of treating all volume equally, BT Session VP can weight volume more heavily during periods of expansion and less during periods of compression.
When volatility weighting is enabled:
• If volatility is above its recent average, volume is amplified; below volume is dampened
• The strength of this effect is controlled by a user-defined multiplier
• Volatility weighting does not change price levels, Iit does not introduce signals or repainting. It only affects how volume contributes to the distribution
• The feature can be disabled at any time for a traditional volume profile
The Point of Control is calculated dynamically as the session evolves.
• If the POC remains stable for N bars, the market is considered balanced
• If the POC shifts upward, it reflects bullish acceptance
• If the POC shifts downward, it reflects bearish acceptance
• POC color changes automatically based on these conditions
This allows traders to quickly distinguish between balance, rotation, and trend days.
• HVN represent price levels where the market previously accepted value
• LVN represent areas of rejection or inefficiency
Nodes are filtered using:
• Local dominance logic
• Minimum separation (prevents clustering)
These levels often act as:
• Support / resistance
• Acceptance or rejection zones
• Rotation targets during balance
How traders use BT Session VP
• Identify balance vs trend days early
• Use POC direction to confirm market regime
• Trade rotations between HVNs during balance
• Fade LVNs during rejection
• Use prior session nodes as reaction levels
• Combine with momentum tools for confirmation
This indicator is designed to provide context , not signals.
It works best when combined with execution tools, order flow, or momentum confirmation.
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VWAP Multi-Timeframe Pro - 6 VWAP + Dynamic Levels - Alphaomega18
📝 COMPLETE DESCRIPTION
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🎯 THE MOST COMPLETE VWAP INDICATOR ON THE MARKETPLACE
VWAP Multi-Timeframe Pro simultaneously displays 6 different VWAPs (Asia/London/NY Sessions + Daily/Weekly/Monthly) with key price levels and intelligent dynamic color for complete institutional market vision.
Designed for professional traders: futures, forex, crypto, stocks. Compatible all timeframes.
🔥 WHY THIS INDICATOR IS UNIQUE
Other VWAP indicators display 1 or 2 VWAPs maximum.
**VWAP MTF Pro gives you EVERYTHING in one indicator:**
✅ **6 Simultaneous VWAPs**: Asia, London, NY, Daily, Weekly, Monthly
✅ **3 Key Price Levels**: Previous VWAP, Daily Open, Previous Close
✅ **Dynamic Color**: GREEN line if price above, RED if below
✅ **Standard Deviation Bands**: ±1σ, ±2σ, ±3σ for extreme deviations
✅ **10 Configurable Alerts**: Crossovers and extreme zones
✅ **100% Customizable**: Colors, styles, selective display
One indicator = Complete 24/7 institutional flow vision!
📊 THE 6 DISPLAYED VWAPS
🔷 **1. VWAP ASIA SESSION** (Yellow default)
→ Customizable Asian session (00:00-08:00 default)
→ Visible only during Asia session
→ Identifies key Asian trading levels
🔷 **2. VWAP LONDON SESSION** (Cyan default)
→ European session (08:00-16:00 default)
→ Visible only during London session
→ Captures European institutional flow
🔷 **3. VWAP NY SESSION** (Orange default)
→ American session (15:30-22:00 default)
→ Visible only during NY session
→ Highest volume of the day
🔷 **4. VWAP DAILY** (Blue default)
→ Full day VWAP
→ Most important level for day traders
→ Major support/resistance
🔷 **5. VWAP WEEKLY** (Purple default)
→ Weekly VWAP
→ Medium-term trend
→ Key level for swing traders
🔷 **6. VWAP MONTHLY** (Fuchsia default)
→ Monthly VWAP
→ Long-term vision
→ Major institutional levels
📍 3 ESSENTIAL PRICE LEVELS (NEW)
🔷 **PREVIOUS DAY VWAP CLOSE** (Dashed line - Dynamic color!)
**The Revolutionary Feature:**
→ Displays previous day's VWAP Daily close
→ **GREEN line** when price ABOVE = Bullish signal ✅
→ **RED line** when price BELOW = Bearish signal ❌
→ Changes color in real-time at crossover!
**Why it's powerful:**
```
If you're trading LONG and line is GREEN:
→ You're on right side of market
→ Institutions are with you
→ Hold trade with confidence
If line turns RED:
→ EXIT immediately
→ Momentum has changed
→ Institutions selling now
```
🔷 **DAILY OPEN** (White dotted default)
→ Current day's opening price
→ Major psychological level
→ Intraday support/resistance
🔷 **PREVIOUS DAY CLOSE** (Purple dotted default)
→ Previous day's close
→ Gap analysis (up/down/none)
→ Critical institutional level
📏 STANDARD DEVIATION BANDS
**3 Bands on each side of VWAP:**
→ ±1σ (68% of distribution)
→ ±2σ (95% of distribution)
→ ±3σ (99.7% of distribution)
**VWAP selection for bands:**
Choose from: Asia / London / NY / Daily / Weekly / Monthly
**Usage:**
```
Price reaches +3σ:
→ Extreme overbought
→ Reversal or consolidation likely
→ Take LONG profits or prepare SHORT
Price reaches -3σ:
→ Extreme oversold
→ Reversal or consolidation likely
→ Take SHORT profits or prepare LONG
Price between ±1σ:
→ "Normal" zone
→ Trading range
→ Wait for breakout
```
🎯 REAL USE CASES
📌 **CASE 1: MNQ Day Trading with Dynamic Color**
**Morning Setup:**
```
08:00 - Market opens
→ Price at 16,300
→ Prev Day VWAP Close at 16,250
→ Line = GREEN ✅ (price above)
→ Signal: Bullish sentiment confirmed
Action: Look for LONG setups only
Avoid: SHORT trades against trend
```
**Momentum Change:**
```
10:30 - Price drops rapidly
→ Price drops to 16,240
→ Line turns RED ❗
→ Signal: Momentum changed!
Action: EXIT LONG positions immediately
Look for: SHORT setups now
```
**Result:**
→ You stay on right side of market permanently
→ No fighting institutions
→ Profits maximized, losses minimized
📌 **CASE 2: Gap Analysis with Daily Open + Prev Close**
**Gap UP:**
```
Daily Open (white): 16,320
Prev Day Close (purple): 16,280
Gap = +40 points
Analysis:
→ Bullish gap
→ If VWAP prev line = GREEN = Continuation
→ If price retests Prev Close (purple) and bounces = LONG entry
```
**Gap DOWN:**
```
Daily Open (white): 16,240
Prev Day Close (purple): 16,280
Gap = -40 points
Analysis:
→ Bearish gap
→ If VWAP prev line = RED = Continuation
→ If price rallies to Prev Close (purple) and rejects = SHORT entry
```
📌 **CASE 3: Multi-Timeframe Confirmation**
**LONG Setup Maximum Conviction:**
```
✅ Price > VWAP Monthly (fuchsia) → Long-term bullish trend
✅ Price > VWAP Weekly (purple) → Medium-term bullish trend
✅ Price > VWAP Daily (blue) → Short-term bullish trend
✅ Prev Day VWAP = GREEN → Today's momentum bullish
✅ Price > Daily Open (white) → Positive opening
Signal: ALL timeframes aligned LONG!
Action: LONG entry with strong conviction
Stop: Below VWAP Daily
```
**SHORT Setup Maximum Conviction:**
```
✅ Price < VWAP Monthly (fuchsia) → Long-term bearish trend
✅ Price < VWAP Weekly (purple) → Medium-term bearish trend
✅ Price < VWAP Daily (blue) → Short-term bearish trend
✅ Prev Day VWAP = RED → Today's momentum bearish
✅ Price < Daily Open (white) → Negative opening
Signal: ALL timeframes aligned SHORT!
Action: SHORT entry with strong conviction
Stop: Above VWAP Daily
```
📌 **CASE 4: Session Trading (London/NY Overlap)**
**15:30 - NY Session Opens:**
```
Before 15:30:
→ Price in VWAP London (cyan)
→ Consolidation, range
15:30 - NY opens:
→ VWAP NY (orange) appears
→ Volume explodes
→ Price breaks above VWAP Daily (blue)
→ Prev Day VWAP = GREEN ✅
Action:
→ LONG entry on breakout
→ Stop below VWAP Daily
→ Target +3σ upper band
```
⚙️ COMPLETE CUSTOMIZATION
🎨 **EACH VWAP IS CONFIGURABLE:**
**For each VWAP (6 groups):**
→ Show/Hide (On/Off)
→ Customizable color
→ Line thickness (1-5)
**Asia/London/NY Sessions:**
→ Configurable start/end hours
→ Adapt to your timezone
→ Customize per market
**Forex Example:**
```
Asia: 00:00-08:00 (Tokyo)
London: 08:00-16:00 (London)
NY: 13:00-20:00 (New York)
```
**US Futures Example:**
```
Asia: 18:00-02:00 (overnight)
London: 02:00-08:30
NY: 08:30-15:00 (RTH)
```
🎨 **PREVIOUS DAY VWAP - Dynamic Color:**
→ **Dynamic Color (Green/Red)**: On/Off
• ON = Line changes color (GREEN/RED)
• OFF = Fixed color
→ **Color Above**: Color when price above (default: Green)
→ **Color Below**: Color when price below (default: Red)
→ **Static Color**: If Dynamic Color OFF (default: White)
→ **Line Width**: Thickness (1-5)
→ **Line Style**: Solid / Dashed / Dotted
🎨 **DAILY PRICE LEVELS:**
**Daily Open:**
→ Show/Hide
→ Color (default: White)
→ Thickness
→ Style (Solid/Dashed/Dotted)
**Previous Day Close:**
→ Show/Hide
→ Color (default: Purple/Fuchsia)
→ Thickness
→ Style (Solid/Dashed/Dotted)
📏 **STANDARD DEVIATION BANDS:**
→ **Show Bands**: On/Off
→ **Bands Timeframe**: Choose VWAP (Asia/London/NY/Daily/Weekly/Monthly)
→ **Standard Deviation 1/2/3**: σ values (default: 1.0 / 2.0 / 3.0)
→ **Upper Colors**: Customizable
→ **Lower Colors**: Customizable
👁️ **DISPLAY:**
→ **Show Labels**: Display price labels (On/Off)
→ **Label Size**: Tiny / Small / Normal / Large
🔔 COMPLETE ALERTS (10 ALERTS)
**VWAP Daily Crossovers:**
1. Price > VWAP Daily
2. Price < VWAP Daily
**Extreme Bands:**
3. Price reaches +3σ
4. Price reaches -3σ
**Previous Day VWAP:**
5. Price > Previous Day VWAP
6. Price < Previous Day VWAP
**Daily Open:**
7. Price > Daily Open
8. Price < Daily Open
**Previous Day Close:**
9. Price > Previous Close
10. Price < Previous Close
💡 MARKETS AND TIMEFRAMES
✅ **ALL markets compatible:**
• Futures (ES, NQ, YM, RTY, MNQ, MES, etc.)
• Forex (EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, etc.)
• Crypto (BTC, ETH, altcoins - 24/7)
• Stocks (Tesla, Apple, Nvidia, etc.)
• Indices (S&P 500, Nasdaq, Dow Jones)
• Commodities (Gold, Oil, etc.)
✅ **All timeframes:**
• Scalping: 1min, 5min
• Day Trading: 15min, 30min, 1H ⭐ (optimal!)
• Swing Trading: 4H, Daily
• Position Trading: Weekly
Note: More reliable with real volume data
→ TradingView Premium recommended for tick data
🏆 UNIQUE ADVANTAGES
✅ **6 Simultaneous VWAPs**: Complete multi-timeframe vision
✅ **Dynamic color**: GREEN/RED for instant vision
✅ **3 Price levels**: Prev VWAP + Open + Prev Close
✅ **Standard deviation bands**: ±3σ for extreme zones
✅ **Customizable sessions**: Asia/London/NY adaptable
✅ **10 alerts**: All key crossovers
✅ **100% customizable**: Colors, styles, display
✅ **Automatic labels**: Real-time price display
✅ **Optimized code**: Light, fast, no lag
✅ **No repaint**: Reliable and stable signals
📊 RECOMMENDED CONFIGURATION
**For MNQ/ES Day Trading (15min):**
```
═══ VWAP Sessions ═══
Asia: ✅ ON (Yellow)
London: ✅ ON (Cyan)
NY: ✅ ON (Orange)
═══ VWAP Timeframes ═══
Daily: ✅ ON (Blue)
Weekly: ✅ ON (Purple)
Monthly: ❌ OFF (too long-term)
═══ Previous Day VWAP ═══
Show: ✅ ON
Dynamic Color: ✅ ON (CRITICAL!)
Color Above: Green
Color Below: Red
Width: 2-3
═══ Daily Price Levels ═══
Daily Open: ✅ ON (White dotted)
Prev Day Close: ✅ ON (Purple dotted)
═══ Bands ═══
Show Bands: ✅ ON
Timeframe: Daily
σ: 1.0 / 2.0 / 3.0
═══ Display ═══
Labels: ✅ ON
Size: Small
```
**For Scalping (1-5min):**
```
Sessions: Asia/London/NY by hour
Daily/Weekly: ON
Monthly: OFF
Prev Day VWAP: ON with Dynamic Color
Bands: Daily, ±2σ max
Labels: Small or Tiny
```
**For Swing Trading (4H-Daily):**
```
Sessions: OFF (not relevant)
Daily: ON
Weekly: ON
Monthly: ON
Prev Day VWAP: ON
Bands: Weekly, ±3σ
Labels: Normal or Large
```
🎓 QUICK USAGE GUIDE
**Simple Rules for Day Traders:**
1. **Prev VWAP Line Color = Day Direction**
→ GREEN = Trade LONG only
→ RED = Trade SHORT only
2. **Price above ALL VWAPs = Maximum bullish**
→ Look for LONG setups only
→ No SHORT counter-trend
3. **Price below ALL VWAPs = Maximum bearish**
→ Look for SHORT setups only
→ No LONG counter-trend
4. **Price between VWAPs = Neutral zone**
→ Wait for clear breakout
→ Range-bound, careful scalp
5. **±3σ bands = Extreme zones**
→ Take profits
→ Or wait for reversal
💪 TRADER PSYCHOLOGY
**What this indicator solves:**
❌ "I don't know if trend continues"
→ Check prev VWAP line color: GREEN = continues
❌ "I take profits too early from fear"
→ As long as line GREEN, hold LONG with confidence
❌ "I hold my losses too long"
→ Line turns RED? EXIT immediately!
❌ "I trade counter-trend"
→ 6 VWAPs visible = Impossible to mistake direction
❌ "I don't know where to put stop"
→ Stop below VWAP Daily for LONG, above for SHORT
**Result:**
✅ Increased confidence
✅ Reinforced discipline
✅ Maximized profits
✅ Trading with institutions
🔗 PERFECT COMPLEMENT
**Combine VWAP MTF Pro with:**
• **Order Flow Signals** → Institutional absorptions (💎▲🚀)
• **Order Flow CVD** → Real-time order flow
• **Fair Value Gaps** → Inefficiency zones
• **Market Profile** → POC/VPOC
**VWAP MTF Pro** = Institutional price levels
**Order Flow** = Flow confirmation
→ Complete trading system!
⚠️ DISCLAIMER
Technical indicators are decision support tools. No indicator guarantees profits. Always use:
• Appropriate risk management
• Stop loss on every trade
• Proper position sizing
• Demo account testing first
VWAP MTF Pro improves your analysis but doesn't replace a complete strategy with money management.
🚀 INSTALLATION
1. Copy the Pine Script code
2. Open Pine Editor in TradingView
3. Paste the code
4. Click "Add to Chart"
5. Indicator displays on chart (overlay)
6. Configure parameters to your preferences
7. Activate desired alerts
8. Trade with complete institutional vision!
💡 PRO TIP
**The Golden VWAP Rule:**
"NEVER trade against ALL aligned VWAPs"
If Monthly + Weekly + Daily ALL point down:
→ Bearish market on ALL timeframes
→ Trade SHORT only
→ No LONG = Suicide
If Monthly + Weekly + Daily ALL point up:
→ Bullish market on ALL timeframes
→ Trade LONG only
→ No SHORT = Lost money
This simple rule can **save your account**!
📞 CONTACT AND SUPPORT
Created by Alphaomega18
For questions, bugs or suggestions:
Find my other indicators:
• Order Flow Signals (institutional signals)
• Order Flow Dashboard (CVD oscillator)
• Order Flow CVD Simple (trend vision)
• Fair Value Gap Detector
• Volume & Volatility Crisis Detector
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ORDER FLOW CVD SIMPLE - TRADINGVIEW PUBLICATION
Created by Alphaomega18
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📝 COMPLETE DESCRIPTION
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🎯 FOLLOW INSTITUTIONAL TREND AT A GLANCE
Order Flow CVD is an ultra-simple and ultra-effective indicator that displays CVD (Cumulative Volume Delta) with a colored fill zone to instantly identify order flow trend.
No complexity, no clutter: just 2 lines and 1 colored zone to know if you should HOLD or EXIT your trade.
🔥 THE GOLDEN RULE OF TRADING
The secret of professional traders:
→ "Let your winners run, cut your losses"
But how do you know WHEN to hold and WHEN to exit?
**The answer: CVD (Cumulative Volume Delta)**
As long as institutional flow goes your way, HOLD the trade.
As soon as flow changes, EXIT.
This is exactly what this indicator does: it shows you the flow in real-time with ultra-clear visualization.
📊 HOW IT WORKS
🔷 **2 SIMPLE LINES**
**WHITE Line** = CVD (Cumulative Volume Delta)
→ Cumulative sum of volume delta
→ Rises when buying > selling
→ Falls when selling > buying
**YELLOW Line** = CVD Moving Average (20 periods default)
→ Smooths CVD to see trend
→ Filters noise
→ Reference for trend
🔷 **COLORED FILL ZONE**
🟢 **GREEN ZONE** = White CVD ABOVE yellow CVD
→ BULLISH trend
→ Institutions are BUYING
→ HOLD your LONG trades
→ Avoid SHORT
🔴 **RED ZONE** = White CVD BELOW yellow CVD
→ BEARISH trend
→ Institutions are SELLING
→ HOLD your SHORT trades
→ Avoid LONG
⚡ **CROSSOVER** = Zone changes color
→ Trend change
→ Exit or reverse position
→ Clear and sharp signal
🎯 USAGE RULES
📌 **RULE #1: HOLD A LONG TRADE**
You're in a LONG:
→ ✅ As long as ZONE IS GREEN → HOLD
→ ❌ As soon as ZONE TURNS RED → EXIT
Real example:
```
LONG entry: 16,500
Zone stays green for 2 hours
Price climbs to 16,650 (+150 points)
Zone turns red → EXIT
You pocket +150 points instead of giving back 50 points!
```
📌 **RULE #2: HOLD A SHORT TRADE**
You're in a SHORT:
→ ✅ As long as ZONE IS RED → HOLD
→ ❌ As soon as ZONE TURNS GREEN → EXIT
Real example:
```
SHORT entry: 16,500
Zone stays red for 1 hour
Price drops to 16,350 (-150 points)
Zone turns green → EXIT
You pocket +150 points!
```
📌 **RULE #3: DON'T ENTER COUNTER-TREND**
Green zone visible:
→ ❌ Do NOT enter SHORT
→ ✅ Look for LONG setups only
Red zone visible:
→ ❌ Do NOT enter LONG
→ ✅ Look for SHORT setups only
📌 **RULE #4: CROSSOVERS = CHANGE**
White CVD crosses yellow CVD:
→ Zone changes color
→ Institutional flow reverses
→ Exit or reverse position
💡 REAL USE CASES
📊 **CASE 1: MNQ Scalping 5min**
Setup:
→ Price breaks resistance
→ CVD zone is GREEN
→ You enter LONG
Management:
→ Price rises, pulls back, rises again
→ Zone STAYS GREEN → You hold
→ +30 points, +40 points, +50 points...
→ Zone turns RED → You exit at +52 points
Without CVD:
→ You would have exited at +15 points out of fear
→ You lose 37 points of gain!
📊 **CASE 2: ES Day Trading 15min**
Setup:
→ Price in range
→ CVD zone RED for 1 hour
→ Price touches top of range
→ You enter SHORT
Management:
→ Zone STAYS RED during decline
→ Price makes -20 points, -30 points, -40 points
→ Zone turns GREEN → You exit at +42 points
Without CVD:
→ You would have exited at +20 points (fear)
→ Or held too long and gave back gains
📊 **CASE 3: Avoid Losing Trade**
Perfect technical setup:
→ Triangle breakout
→ Supportive VWAP
→ FVG below
BUT... CVD zone is RED!
Decision:
→ You DON'T ENTER LONG
→ Price rises 10 points then collapses -30 points
→ Losing trade avoided thanks to CVD!
⚙️ CUSTOMIZABLE PARAMETERS
🔧 **CVD Moving Average Length** (default: 20)
→ Yellow moving average length
→ Shorter (10-15) = More reactive, more signals
→ Longer (30-50) = Smoother, fewer false signals
Recommendations by style:
• Scalping (1-5min): 10-15
• Day Trading (15min-1H): 20 (default)
• Swing Trading (4H-Daily): 30-50
🎨 **Show Fill Between CVD and MA** (On/Off)
→ Show/hide colored zone
→ OFF = Just 2 lines
→ ON = Lines + green/red zone
🎨 **Bullish Fill Color** (Customizable)
→ Bullish zone color
→ Default: Transparent green (80%)
→ Change to blue, cyan, or other
🎨 **Bearish Fill Color** (Customizable)
→ Bearish zone color
→ Default: Transparent red (80%)
→ Change to orange, pink, or other
💡 **Transparency Tip:**
→ 90% transparent = Very subtle
→ 80% transparent = Balanced (recommended)
→ 60% transparent = Well visible
→ 40% transparent = Very visible
📊 RECOMMENDED CONFIGURATIONS
**Scalping (1-5min) - Reactive**
```
CVD MA Length: 10
Show Fill: ✅ ON
Bullish Color: Green 70% transparent
Bearish Color: Red 70% transparent
```
**Day Trading (15min-1H) - Balanced** ⭐
```
CVD MA Length: 20
Show Fill: ✅ ON
Bullish Color: Green 80% transparent
Bearish Color: Red 80% transparent
```
**Swing Trading (4H-Daily) - Smooth**
```
CVD MA Length: 30
Show Fill: ✅ ON
Bullish Color: Green 85% transparent
Bearish Color: Red 85% transparent
```
**Minimalist - Lines only**
```
CVD MA Length: 20
Show Fill: ❌ OFF
(Just white and yellow, no zone)
```
💡 MARKETS AND TIMEFRAMES
✅ **ALL markets compatible:**
• Futures (ES, NQ, YM, RTY, MNQ, MES, etc.)
• Forex (EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, etc.)
• Crypto (BTC, ETH, altcoins)
• Stocks (Tesla, Apple, Nvidia, etc.)
• Indices (S&P 500, Nasdaq, Dow Jones)
✅ **All timeframes:**
• Scalping: 1min, 5min
• Day Trading: 15min, 30min, 1H ⭐ (optimal!)
• Swing Trading: 4H, Daily
Note: More reliable with real volume data
→ TradingView Premium recommended
🏆 UNIQUE ADVANTAGES
✅ **Ultimate simplicity**: 2 lines, 1 zone, 1 rule
✅ **Instant vision**: Green = hold LONG, Red = hold SHORT
✅ **Hold trades longer**: Maximize your gains
✅ **Avoid counter-trend**: Don't trade against flow
✅ **Customizable**: Colors and transparency of choice
✅ **Ultra-light**: Optimized code, no lag
✅ **No repaint**: Reliable signals
✅ **Works everywhere**: All markets, all TF
🎓 QUICK INTERPRETATION
**When zone is GREEN:**
→ Institutions buying
→ Bullish momentum
→ Hold LONG, avoid SHORT
→ Look for buy setups
**When zone is RED:**
→ Institutions selling
→ Bearish momentum
→ Hold SHORT, avoid LONG
→ Look for sell setups
**When zone CHANGES color:**
→ Institutional flow reverses
→ Trend changes
→ EXIT position
→ Or reverse if new setup
**White line volatile:**
→ White CVD zigzags a lot
→ Market indecisive or range
→ Wait for clear zone before trade
💪 TRADER PSYCHOLOGY
What THIS indicator solves:
❌ "I'm afraid, I exit too early" → Green/red zone says WHEN to exit
❌ "I hold my losses too long" → Zone changes = EXIT
❌ "I trade counter-trend" → Zone tells which direction to trade
❌ "I don't know if trend continues" → Green/red zone = answer
Result:
✅ You hold your gains longer
✅ You exit at right time
✅ You avoid counter-trend trades
✅ You trade with institutions
🔗 PERFECT COMPLEMENT
Use with:
• **Order Flow Signals** → Precise signals (💎▲🚀)
• **VWAP** → Institutional price levels
• **Fair Value Gaps** → Inefficiency zones
• **Market Profile** → POC/VPOC
**CVD Simple** tells you WHEN to hold/exit
**Technical analysis** tells you WHERE to enter
⚠️ DISCLAIMER
Technical indicators are decision support tools. No indicator guarantees profits. Always use:
• Appropriate risk management
• Stop loss on every trade
• Proper position sizing
• Demo account testing first
Order Flow CVD improves your trade management but doesn't replace a complete strategy.
🚀 INSTALLATION
1. Copy the Pine Script code
2. Open Pine Editor in TradingView
3. Paste the code
4. Click "Add to Chart"
5. Indicator displays in separate pane (below)
6. Configure colors to your preferences
7. Apply golden rule: Green = LONG, Red = SHORT!
💡 PRO TIP
**CVD Discipline:**
Create this mental rule:
→ "I NEVER exit a position until zone changes color"
This simple discipline will:
✅ Multiply your gains (you hold longer)
✅ Reduce your losses (you exit when flow changes)
✅ Eliminate emotional exits
✅ Align you with institutions
📞 CONTACT AND SUPPORT
Created by Alphaomega18
For questions, bugs or suggestions:
Find my other indicators:
• Order Flow Signals (precise signals on chart)
• Order Flow Dashboard (CVD oscillator + pressures)
• VWAP Multi-Timeframe Pro
• Fair Value Gap Detector
Price Contraction / Expansion1. Introduction
The Price Contraction / Expansion indicator highlights areas of market compression and volatility release by analyzing candle body size and volume behavior. It provides a fast, color-coded visualization to identify potential breakout zones, accumulation phases, or exhaustion movements.
This tool helps traders recognize when price action is tightening before a volatility expansion — a common precursor to strong directional moves.
2. Key Features
Dynamic body analysis: Compares each candle’s body size with a moving average to detect contraction (small bodies) and expansion (large bodies).
Volume confirmation: Measures whether volume is unusually high or low compared to its recent average, helping filter false breaks.
Color-coded system for clarity:
Yellow: Contraction with high volume (potential accumulation or strong activity).
Blue: Contraction with normal volume or expansion with low volume (neutral/reduced participation).
Green: Expansion in bullish candle (buyer dominance).
Red: Expansion in bearish candle (seller dominance).
Customizable parameters: Adjust body and volume averaging periods and thresholds to fit different market conditions or timeframes.
3. How to Use
Identify contraction zones: Look for blue or yellow bars to locate areas of price compression — these often precede breakouts or large movements.
Wait for expansion confirmation: A shift to green or red bars with increasing volume indicates that volatility is expanding and momentum is building.
Combine with context: Use this indicator alongside trend tools, liquidity zones, or moving averages to confirm directional bias and filter noise.
Adapt thresholds: In highly volatile markets, increase the “Threshold multiplier” to reduce false contraction signals.
This indicator is most effective for traders who focus on volatility behavior, market structure, and timing potential breakout opportunities.
Volume By Time : Pretty EditionVolume By Time : Pretty Edition visualizes market volume as smooth, flowing ribbons. Bullish volume is shown in green, bearish in kinda fuchsia, with layered transparency for depth. Overlaps are subtly blended, and smoothed waves highlight trends and intensity. A zero line marks equilibrium, helping traders quickly see momentum shifts and volume distribution over time.
Raeinex Momentum Liquidity IndexEntry arrow signals with volumetric momentum (buying and selling pressure) and the possibility to use all entry signals as liquidity area for price retest.
Pulsar Heatmap CVD/OBV [by Oberlunar]Pulsar Heatmap CVD/OBV by Oberlunar is a non-repainting order-flow-like indicator designed to support fast, practical decisions—especially for day trading and scalping. It blends OBV and CVD into a structured heatmap with three lanes (OBV, CVD, and a blended COMBO) and splits each lane into two halves: flow pressure and price reaction (PriceΔ) . All values are normalised into the same range, so the intensity of each component is easy to compare at a glance.
In a simple sense, Pulsar Heatmap aims to provide a clean, integrated order-flow view: one framework that turns well-known volume concepts into a clearer read of market pressure and response. Personally, it feels like the kind of tool I would have always wanted on my chart, because it brings familiar information together into a more organic picture that is easier to use in real time.
Visually, the indicator is built around three main elements: the heatmap lanes , a pulsing triangle HUD , and a timed dashboard table . Under the hood, it follows a clear hierarchy: a Bias layer (directional context with a confidence percentage), a strict Signal layer (triggered only when full alignment occurs, with optional confirmation and stickiness), and optional timing logic based on ROC + Acceleration to validate impulses and highlight potential Exhaustion or Absorption regimes. With the option "Safe Mode" enabled, calculations update only on confirmed bars, so signals remain stable and do not repaint.
Optionally, the script can also print signal arrows/labels on the main chart only when a real Signal triggers (not when you only have Bias). To keep the chart clean, the same-direction label is not repeated unless the next signal appears at a more advantageous price than the previous one (for shorts: a higher price; for longs: a lower price). If the direction flips (SHORT → LONG or LONG → SHORT), label printing is re-enabled immediately.
What makes Pulsar Heatmap feel different is that it doesn’t leave you with two separate lines and a lot of guesswork. It organises the information into a readable decision map: pressure , response , agreement , disagreement , impulse , and timing . It was built with scalping in mind, but it’s not limited to scalping: the structure is useful whenever you want context first, and a strict trigger only when alignment is truly present.
Clean Trend Alignment (Ideal Continuation)
A “best case” scenario where flow and price response agree across lanes, so the system produces a high-confidence direction and a clean trigger. Show the heatmap with consistent colouring, the Bias band strong, and a confirmed signal/bias.
Setup 1 — Long Signal (Clean Alignment + Impulse)
In this example, Pulsar Heatmap transitions into a clear long setup when the system prints a LONG SIGNAL . The key idea is simple: the indicator does not enter on “bias” alone. It waits for full alignment across the internal lanes, optionally reinforced by the ROC/Acceleration impulse layer, and only then does it confirm a signal on a closed bar (Safe Mode).
What to highlight on the screenshot
The LONG SIGNAL label: this is the only moment the setup is considered “triggered”.
The LONG BIAS % label: this is context (direction + confidence), not the trigger.
The Triangle HUD : it visually summarises which component is driving the move (OBV/CVD/COMBO weight).
The Timed Table : show that Exhaustion is OFF while impulse metrics are supportive ( dynROC U and dynACC U positive).
If present, the Absorption state (e.g., ABS_LONG + “tight range”): it often appears during compression before expansion, and it adds context to why the breakout can accelerate.
How to read this long setup
Context : Bias is long (even if the % is not huge yet), and the system is not showing exhaustion.
Trigger : A LONG SIGNAL appears only after full alignment (with confirmation bars). If dynamic gating is enabled, the signal is valid only when the impulse agrees.
Quality checks : Positive dynROC and dynACC support the timing; absence of exhaustion reduces the risk of “late entry”. Absorption/tight range can indicate a “pressure build-up” phase.
Practical scalping execution (simple rule set)
Entry timing: consider the entry only on (or immediately after) the confirmed LONG SIGNAL candle.
Risk idea: invalidate the setup if the signal flips, or if price falls back into the compression/range that preceded the move (common absorption-breakout logic).
Exit clue: if Exhaustion turns ON or impulse weakens (acceleration flips), treat it as a warning to reduce exposure or take profit.
Setup 2 — Short Signal After Compression (Absorption → Release)
In this screenshot the short trade idea is not coming from “red candles” alone, but from a very specific sequence: the heatmap shows a shift into bearish alignment, the system prints a SHORT SIGNAL , and the timed module confirms that the market was in a tight range while sell pressure started to dominate.
What this image is really showing
You have a SHORT SIGNAL label on the chart: this is the trigger moment (not the bias).
The context reads SHORT BIAS 18% : it’s supportive, but the execution decision is driven by the signal.
The table shows Absorption = SHORT with a tight range (Range % is low): this often means price was compressed while one side kept applying pressure.
dyn metrics are negative ( dynROC U < 0 and dynACC U < 0): the impulse is coherent with the short direction, so the move is not just “random drift.”
How to read the heatmap here
Earlier, the lanes are mixed (more “two-sided”), then near the signal, the heatmap becomes decisively bearish. That change matters: it tells you the market stopped being balanced and started leaning in one direction with better internal coherence.
Why is this short “high quality” in scalping terms
Compression first : absorption/tight range means the market was storing energy.
Alignment next : the signal appears when the internal lanes agree.
Impulse last : negative ROC + negative acceleration support a real downside push, reducing the odds of a weak, slow fade.
Simple ensure-you-don’t-overtrade rule
Treat the SHORT SIGNAL as the only “go” moment. If you only see bias without signal, or the heatmap stays mixed/disagreeing, it’s usually a lower-quality scalp environment.
Disagreement Zone (Mixed Votes, Higher Risk) — A Practical Exit Area
In this screenshot, Pulsar Heatmap is clearly warning that the market is no longer “one-sided”. You can still see a directional context ( SHORT BIAS 11% ), but the key message is the DISAGREE tag: the reminder that the internal votes are split and the flow/price components are no longer moving in a clean, coherent way.
What this means in a trend continuation is very practical: a Disagreement Zone is often a good EXIT area . When you are already in a short trend, this is the moment where continuation becomes less reliable and where the market can start rotating, stalling, or snapping back.
Why it works as an exit trigger
In a healthy continuation, the lanes tend to stay aligned. Here they don’t: one or more halves contradict the dominant direction.
That loss of coherence typically shows up before the chart becomes obvious, so it can act as an early warning.
For scalping, this is where risk/reward often deteriorates: spreads, noise, and whipsaws increase exactly when the indicator starts disagreeing.
How to use it in a simple way
If you are already short , treat DISAGREE as a signal to take profit, tighten the stop, or scale out .
Avoid adding to the position inside disagreement: even if bias remains short, the internal structure is not “clean” enough to justify aggressive continuation entries.
If later the heatmap returns to full alignment and a new SHORT SIGNAL appears (ideally at a better price), then the continuation becomes actionable again.
“DISAGREE during a short continuation: coherence breaks down. In practice, this is often an exit/scale-out zone, not a fresh entry zone.”
Setup 3 — Neutral State (Stand-By Zone, No Trade Yet)
In the following screenshot, Pulsar Heatmap is doing something very important: it is clearly saying NEUTRAL 0% . Even if, visually, price could “look” like it might resume upward, the indicator is not providing a directional edge yet. This is a classic stand-by condition: the market is transitioning, and the internal components are not aligned enough to justify a directional scalp.
“Neutral 0%: mixed votes and no dominant driver. Even if the price looks promising, Pulsar stays in stand-by until bias rebuilds and a confirmed signal appears.”
What to highlight on the screenshot
The centre label NEUTRAL 0% : this is the key message—no bias strength worth following.
The heatmap is mixed/transitioning: lanes are not consistently one colour, meaning votes are not coherent.
The triangle HUD sits close to the centre: it visually reflects “no dominant driver” right now.
The table can still show background context (e.g., Absorption with a tight range), but that does not override neutrality: it’s information, not a trigger.
How to interpret “Neutral” in practice
When the indicator is neutral, it means the system sees a balance between pressure and reaction (or conflicting components), so direction is statistically less reliable. In scalping terms, this is usually where spreads and noise can eat you alive if you force entries.
Why this is still useful (even without a trade)
Neutral is not “nothing”—it is a filter. It prevents you from trading when the signal quality is low, and it forces the workflow to be clean: wait for Bias to build, then wait for a confirmed Signal , and only then treat it as a real setup.
What you wait for next
If the market turns bullish again, you want to see heatmap alignment returning and eventually a confirmed LONG SIGNAL —however, in the following examples, the heatmap does not follow the trade completely (unlike the previous generated long signal). Thus, a long entry is very risky.
If the market rolls over, you want the opposite: bearish alignment and a confirmed SHORT SIGNAL . Until one of these happens, Neutral = stand-by .
Setup 4 — Impulse + Exhaustion (Late-Stage Move, Don’t Chase)
In this screenshot, you’re basically seeing a “timing warning” configuration. Price prints a sharp bearish extension, but Pulsar Heatmap is not presenting it as a clean continuation setup: the center read is NEUTRAL 0% , while the timed engine shows both Absorption = SHORT and Exhaustion = SHORT . That combination often means: the downside pressure was real, but the move is already in a late/fragile phase (good for managing an existing short, not for opening a new one).
How to read it (practical scalping logic)
Absorption SHORT = there was compression/tight action with persistent bearish pressure building under the surface.
Exhaustion SHORT = the impulse is “spent” or destabilising (acceleration signature is no longer healthy for continuation entries).
Neutral 0% on the main HUD = the system is not granting directional confidence anymore, even if the last candles look aggressive.
Translation: if you were already short, this zone is often for taking profit / tightening risk . If you are not in, it’s usually a wait-for-reset moment.
Possible mean reversions in yellow
Those yellow tiles are the indicator’s “caution prints” (the same colour family used to express DISAGREE ). They appear when the internal structure becomes mixed —i.e., some halves/lanes are not supporting the dominant direction cleanly (or a divergence-style conflict is detected). In practice, they often mark the transition from clean pressure to noisy/late pressure , which is exactly where chasing entries tends to be punished.
How to use them
In a trend continuation, yellow tiles are a strong hint to stop adding and to manage risk more defensively (or treat the phase as “risky trend reversion”).
When they show up near an extension candle (like here), they often signal that the move is shifting into a less stable regime—better for protecting profits than for initiating new entries.
Stepping back for a moment, OBV (On-Balance Volume) and CVD (Cumulative Volume Delta) are both classic tools for studying volume flow, but they differ in what they measure. OBV tracks cumulative volume using price direction: it adds volume on up closes and subtracts it on down closes. CVD tracks the net difference between buying and selling pressure, aiming to reflect the effective push from buyers versus sellers. Both describe the "force behind price" , but from different angles.
OBV is the more traditional approach. It increases when the market closes higher and decreases when it closes lower, so it often works well as a trend-support and divergence tool: if price rises while OBV falls, that mismatch can suggest weakness beneath the move. Because it relies on the close-to-close direction, OBV naturally aligns with trend confirmation across bars.
CVD , instead, is about the ongoing battle between buyers and sellers. Conceptually, it accumulates the net delta between aggressive buying and aggressive selling over time. Positive values tend to indicate stronger buying pressure; negative values indicate stronger selling pressure. Its focus is the tug-of-war itself—who is pushing, rather than simply whether the bar ended up closing up or down.
The practical differences are straightforward. OBV uses the closing direction to assign the full volume, so it tends to be more connected to the overall trend structure. CVD is usually more sensitive to shifts in pressure and can react faster when the market changes character. OBV is commonly used to confirm trends and highlight divergences; CVD is commonly used to spot early pressure changes and moments where one side starts to dominate.
This is also why combining them inside one normalised framework can be so effective. You are not relying on a single volume interpretation. You are pairing a trend-confirmation view (OBV) with a pressure-sensitive view (CVD), and you are making them comparable in a shared scale so agreement and divergence become immediately visible. When they agree, conviction is clearer. When they diverge, you often see important information—hesitation, absorption, or pressure that the price is not fully accepting.
👁️ by Oberlunar ⭐
Kinetic Scalper [BULLBYTE]KINETIC SCALPER - ADVANCED MOMENTUM & CONFLUENCE TRADING SYSTEM
A SOPHISTICATED MULTI-FACTOR ANALYSIS INDICATOR FOR PRECISION ENTRIES
The Kinetic Scalper is a comprehensive trading analysis tool that combines volume-weighted momentum calculations, multi-oscillator divergence detection, and a proprietary 15-factor confluence scoring system to identify high-probability reversal setups across all timeframes.
WHAT MAKES THIS INDICATOR ORIGINAL
This is NOT a simple mashup of existing indicators.
The Kinetic Scalper features a completely custom momentum engine called the "Kinetic Pulse" - a volume-weighted momentum oscillator with Fisher Transform normalization that fundamentally differs from standard RSI or other momentum indicators. Every component feeds into a unified algorithmic framework designed specifically for this system.
KEY INNOVATIONS:
KINETIC PULSE ENGINE
Unlike standard RSI which uses simple price changes, the Kinetic Pulse applies:
→ Volume weighting to price movements (high-volume moves carry more weight)
→ EMA smoothing instead of traditional SMA (faster response to changes)
→ Fisher Transform normalization for improved signal clarity
→ Adaptive period adjustment based on current volatility regime
→ Result: A momentum oscillator that responds to conviction, not just price noise
15-FACTOR CONFLUENCE SCORING SYSTEM
Every signal is graded based on the number of confirming factors present:
→ Momentum position (oversold/overbought extremes)
→ Momentum velocity (direction change confirmation)
→ Momentum acceleration (strength of reversal)
→ Multi-oscillator divergence (price vs. 3 oscillators)
→ Volume confirmation (above-average participation)
→ Volume delta analysis (buying vs. selling pressure)
→ Higher timeframe alignment (trend confirmation from larger timeframe)
→ Session timing (major forex session awareness)
→ Structure clearance (clear path to profit targets)
→ Support/resistance proximity (confluence with key levels)
→ Market regime filtering (trending vs. choppy conditions)
Signals are graded A+, A, or B based on how many factors align:
• CONSERVATIVE MODE: A+ requires 12+ factors, A requires 9+, B requires 7+
• BALANCED MODE: A+ requires 10+ factors, A requires 7+, B requires 5+
• AGGRESSIVE MODE: A+ requires 8+ factors, A requires 5+, B requires 3+
TRADE ANALYSIS STATE MACHINE
A sophisticated monitoring system that tracks trade conditions in real-time using:
→ 5-state analysis framework (Factors Aligned / Positive Bias / Mixed Signals / Factors Weakening / Negative Bias)
→ Hysteresis-based transitions (different thresholds to enter vs. exit states)
→ Confidence smoothing with EMA (reduces noise, prevents flip-flopping)
→ Minimum commitment periods before state changes
→ Override logic for significant events (near TP/SL, momentum reversals)
→ Result: Stable, actionable guidance that doesn't change on every bar
INSTRUMENT-AWARE CALIBRATION
Automatically detects what you're trading and applies optimized parameters:
→ Forex Majors: Standard ATR, high session weight
→ Forex Crosses: Tighter stops, moderate session weight
→ Crypto: Wider stops (1.8x multiplier), reduced session weight (24/7 markets)
→ Indices: Moderate-wide stops, high session weight
→ Commodities: Moderate stops, moderate session weight
WHAT THIS INDICATOR DOES
The Kinetic Scalper is designed to identify high-confluence reversal opportunities by analyzing multiple dimensions of market behavior simultaneously.
CORE FUNCTIONS:
1. SIGNAL GENERATION
→ Identifies potential reversal points at oversold/overbought extremes
→ Confirms with multi-oscillator divergence detection
→ Validates with volume, higher timeframe, and structural analysis
→ Filters out low-probability setups automatically
→ Grades signals based on total confluence factors present
2. AUTOMATED TRADE TRACKING
→ Calculates structure-based or ATR-based stop loss levels
→ Projects take profit targets using risk-to-reward ratios
→ Monitors live position status (P/L, distance to targets, R-multiple)
→ Tracks TP1 and TP2 hits automatically
→ Displays outcome markers (TP HIT, PARTIAL WIN, STOPPED)
3. REAL-TIME CONDITION MONITORING
→ Analyzes 6 factor categories during active trades
→ Provides confidence scoring (0-100 scale)
→ Generates actionable guidance based on current market state
→ Alerts when conditions deteriorate or improve
→ Helps with trade management decisions
4. COMPREHENSIVE MARKET ANALYSIS
→ Session detection (Asian, London, New York, Overlap)
→ Volatility regime identification (Low, Normal, High, Extreme)
→ Trend state classification (Trending Up/Down, Ranging, Transitioning)
→ Volume analysis (relative volume and delta approximation)
→ Choppiness filtering (blocks signals in ranging markets)
WHY USE THIS INDICATOR
PROBLEM: Most momentum indicators generate too many false signals at extremes.
SOLUTION: The Kinetic Scalper requires MULTIPLE confirming factors before generating a signal, dramatically reducing noise and focusing on high-confluence setups.
ADVANTAGES:
✓ QUALITY OVER QUANTITY
→ Signal grading ensures you can filter for only the highest-quality setups
→ A+ signals have 10-12+ confirming factors aligned
→ Cooldown periods prevent over-trading the same move
✓ COMPLETE TRADE FRAMEWORK
→ Entry signals with confluence justification
→ Calculated stop loss based on market structure or ATR
→ Two profit targets with clear risk-to-reward ratios
→ Live trade monitoring with factor analysis
→ Outcome tracking and visual markers
✓ ADAPTIVE TO MARKET CONDITIONS
→ Volatility-based period adjustment for momentum calculations
→ Instrument-specific ATR multipliers
→ Session awareness for forex traders
→ Higher timeframe trend filtering
→ Automatic regime detection (trending vs. choppy)
✓ TRANSPARENT METHODOLOGY
→ Every input has detailed tooltips explaining its purpose
→ Signal tooltips show exactly why a signal was generated
→ Dashboard displays all relevant market conditions
→ Factor scores are visible during trades
→ No "black box" mystery calculations
✓ NON-REPAINTING & RELIABLE
→ All signals use barstate.isconfirmed (only on closed bars)
→ Higher timeframe data uses lookahead_off with historical offset
→ No future data access or repainting behavior
→ What you see is what you get - signals don't disappear or move
HOW THE INDICATOR WORKS
SIGNAL GENERATION PROCESS:
STEP 1: MOMENTUM ANALYSIS
The Kinetic Pulse engine calculates volume-weighted momentum:
→ Price changes are weighted by volume ratio vs. 20-bar average
→ High-volume moves have more influence on the oscillator
→ Gains and losses are smoothed using EMA (not SMA like RSI)
→ Fisher Transform is applied for normalization to 0-100 scale
→ Result: Momentum reading that emphasizes conviction, not noise
STEP 2: REVERSAL DETECTION
The indicator looks for potential reversal conditions:
→ Kinetic Pulse reaching oversold zone (below dynamic lower threshold)
→ Momentum velocity turning positive after being negative (for longs)
→ OR bullish divergence detected on multiple oscillators
→ Price making lower lows while oscillators make higher lows = divergence
STEP 3: MULTI-OSCILLATOR DIVERGENCE CONFIRMATION
Divergence is validated across three sources:
→ Kinetic Pulse divergence
→ CCI divergence
→ Stochastic divergence
→ Multiple oscillators confirming divergence increases signal reliability
STEP 4: CONFLUENCE FACTOR SCORING
The system evaluates all 15 possible confirming factors:
→ Momentum position: Is pulse oversold/overbought? (+0 to +2 points)
→ Momentum direction: Is velocity reversing? (+0 to +2 points)
→ Momentum acceleration: Is reversal strengthening? (+0 to +1 point)
→ Divergence count: How many oscillators show divergence? (+0 to +2 points)
→ Volume strength: Is volume above 1.3x average? (+0 to +1 point)
→ Volume delta: Is cumulative delta positive/negative? (+0 to +1 point)
→ HTF alignment: Does higher timeframe support direction? (+0 to +2 points)
→ Session timing: Is it a prime trading session? (+0 to +1 point)
→ Clear air: Is path to targets clear of obstacles? (+0 to +1 point)
→ Structure confluence: Are we near support/resistance? (+0 to +1 point)
→ Market regime: Is market trending, not choppy? (+0 to +1 point)
Total possible score: 15 points
Minimum for signal: 3-12 points depending on sensitivity mode
STEP 5: FILTER VALIDATION
Before generating a signal, additional checks are performed:
→ Volume must be above minimum threshold (if filter enabled)
→ Higher timeframe must not oppose the signal direction (if filter enabled)
→ Target path must be clear of major resistance/support (if filter enabled)
→ Volatility must not be EXTREME (blocks signals in chaos)
→ Risk-to-reward ratio must meet minimum requirement
→ Cooldown period must have elapsed since last signal
STEP 6: SIGNAL GRADING
If all filters pass, the signal is graded based on score:
→ A+ Grade: Highest confluence (8-12+ factors depending on sensitivity)
→ A Grade: High confluence (5-9+ factors)
→ B Grade: Moderate confluence (3-7+ factors)
Only graded signals (A+, A, or B) are displayed.
STEP 7: TRADE LEVEL CALCULATION
Stop loss and targets are calculated automatically:
STOP LOSS METHODS:
• Structure-Based: Uses recent swing low/high with ATR buffer, constrained by min/max ATR limits
• ATR-Based: Pure ATR multiplier with min/max constraints
• Fixed ATR: Simple ATR multiplier, no adjustments
TARGET CALCULATION:
• TP1: Entry ± (Stop Distance × Target 1 R:R)
• TP2: Entry ± (Stop Distance × Target 2 R:R)
• Default: TP1 at 1.0 R:R (1:1), TP2 at 2.0 R:R (1:2)
STEP 8: TRADE MONITORING
Once a signal is taken, the indicator tracks:
→ Current P/L in ticks and R-multiples
→ Distance to each target in ATR units
→ Distance to stop loss in ATR units
→ TP1 hit detection (marks with label, updates lines)
→ TP2 hit detection (closes trade, marks outcome)
→ Stop loss hit detection (closes trade, differentiates partial vs. full loss)
STEP 9: FACTOR ANALYSIS (DURING TRADES)
The Trade Analysis Panel monitors 6 key factor categories:
→ Momentum: Is momentum still aligned with trade direction? (-15 to +15 pts)
→ Position: Current R-multiple position (-12 to +12 pts)
→ Volume: Is volume still supportive? (-6 to +6 pts)
→ HTF Alignment: Does HTF still support trade? (-6 to +8 pts)
→ Target Proximity: How close are we to targets? (0 to +10 pts)
→ Stop Proximity: Are we dangerously close to stop? (-15 to +3 pts)
Raw scores are summed and smoothed using 5-bar EMA to create Confidence Score (0-100).
STEP 10: STATE MACHINE TRANSITIONS
Based on smoothed confidence, the system transitions between 5 states:
→ FACTORS ALIGNED (72+): Everything looks good
→ POSITIVE BIAS (58-72): Conditions favorable
→ MIXED SIGNALS (48-58): Neutral conditions
→ FACTORS WEAKENING (22-48): Concerning signals
→ NEGATIVE BIAS (<22): Poor conditions
Hysteresis prevents rapid flipping between states (different entry/exit thresholds).
RECOMMENDED TIMEFRAMES & INSTRUMENTS
TIMEFRAME VERSATILITY:
Despite the name "Scalper," this indicator works on ALL timeframes:
✓ LOWER TIMEFRAMES (1m - 15m)
→ Ideal for: Scalping and very short-term trades
→ Expect: More signals, faster trades, requires active monitoring
→ Best for: Forex majors, liquid crypto pairs
→ Tip: Use Conservative sensitivity to reduce noise
✓ MID TIMEFRAMES (15m - 1H)
→ Ideal for: Intraday trading and day trading
→ Expect: Moderate signal frequency, 1-4 hour trade duration
→ Best for: Forex, indices, major crypto
→ Tip: Balanced sensitivity works well here
✓ HIGHER TIMEFRAMES (4H - Daily)
→ Ideal for: Swing trading and position trading
→ Expect: Fewer signals, higher-quality setups, multi-day trades
→ Best for: All instruments
→ Tip: Can use Aggressive sensitivity for more opportunities
INSTRUMENT COMPATIBILITY:
✓ FOREX MAJORS (EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, etc.)
→ Auto-detected or manually select "Forex Major"
→ Session filtering is highly valuable here
→ London/NY overlap generates best signals
✓ FOREX CROSSES (EUR/GBP, AUD/NZD, etc.)
→ Auto-detected or manually select "Forex Cross"
→ Slightly tighter stops applied automatically
→ Session weight reduced vs. majors
✓ CRYPTOCURRENCIES (BTC, ETH, SOL, etc.)
→ Auto-detected or manually select "Crypto"
→ Wider stops (1.8x multiplier) due to volatility
→ Session filtering less relevant (24/7 markets)
→ Works well on both spot and perpetual futures
✓ INDICES (S&P 500, NASDAQ, DAX, etc.)
→ Auto-detected or manually select "Index"
→ Session opens (NY, London) are important
→ Moderate stop widths applied
✓ COMMODITIES (Gold, Silver, Oil, etc.)
→ Auto-detected or manually select "Commodity"
→ Moderate stops and session awareness
→ Works well on both spot and futures
VISUAL ELEMENTS EXPLAINED
SIGNAL MARKERS:
The indicator offers 3 display styles (choose in settings):
• PREMIUM STYLE (Default)
→ Signal appears below/above candles with connecting line
→ Background panel with grade badge (LONG , SHORT , etc.)
→ Entry price displayed
→ Direction arrow pointing to entry candle
→ Most informative, best for detailed analysis
• MINIMAL STYLE
→ Simple dot marker with grade text next to it
→ Clean, unobtrusive design
→ Best for mobile devices or cluttered charts
→ Less visual noise
• CLASSIC STYLE
→ Diamond marker with grade badge below/above
→ Traditional indicator aesthetic
→ Good balance between info and simplicity
ALL STYLES INCLUDE:
→ Signal tooltips with complete trade plan details
→ Grade display (A+, A, or B)
→ Color coding (bright colors for A+, standard for A/B)
SIGNAL TOOLTIP CONTENTS:
When you hover over any signal marker, you'll see:
→ Signal direction and grade
→ Confluence score (actual points vs. required)
→ Reason for signal (divergence type, reversal pattern)
→ Complete trade plan (Entry, Stop, TP1, TP2)
→ Risk in ticks
→ Risk-to-reward ratios
→ Market conditions at signal (Pulse value, HTF status, Volume, Session)
TRADE LEVEL LINES:
When Trade Tracking is enabled:
• ENTRY LINE (Yellow/Gold)
→ Solid horizontal line at entry price
→ Shaded zone around entry (±ATR buffer)
→ Label showing entry price
→ Extends 20-25 bars into future
• STOP LOSS LINE (Orange/Red)
→ Dashed line at stop level
→ Label showing stop price and distance in ticks
→ Turns dotted and changes color after TP1 hit (breakeven implied)
→ Deleted when trade closes
• TAKE PROFIT 1 LINE (Blue)
→ Dotted line at TP1 level
→ Label showing price and R:R ratio (e.g., "1:1.0")
→ Turns solid and changes to green when hit
→ Deleted after TP1 hit
• TAKE PROFIT 2 LINE (Blue)
→ Solid line at TP2 level
→ Label showing price and R:R ratio (e.g., "1:2.0")
→ This is the "full win" target
→ Deleted when trade closes
OUTCOME MARKERS:
When trade milestones are reached:
• - Green label appears when first target is touched
• - Green label when second target is touched (trade complete)
• - Red label if stop loss hit before any target
• - Orange label if TP1 hit but then stopped out
PREVIOUS DAY LEVELS:
If enabled (Show Previous Day Levels):
• PDH (Previous Day High) - Solid red/orange line
→ Label shows "PDH: "
→ Useful resistance reference for intraday trading
• PDL (Previous Day Low) - Solid green line
→ Label shows "PDL: "
→ Useful support reference for intraday trading
BACKGROUND TINTS:
Subtle background colors indicate states:
→ Light green tint: Active long position being tracked
→ Light red tint: Active short position being tracked
→ Light orange tint: Extreme volatility warning (signals blocked)
DASHBOARD GUIDE
The indicator features TWO dashboard panels:
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MAIN DASHBOARD (Top Right by default)
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WHEN NO TRADE IS ACTIVE:
→ Bias: Current market bias (BULLISH, BEARISH, NEUTRAL, LEAN LONG/SHORT)
→ Based on Kinetic Pulse position and velocity
→ Helps you understand overall momentum direction
→ Pulse: Current Kinetic Pulse value (0-100 scale)
→ <30 = Oversold (potential long setups developing)
→ >70 = Overbought (potential short setups developing)
→ 40-60 = Neutral zone
→ Volatility: Current volatility regime (LOW, NORMAL, HIGH, EXTREME)
→ Calculated from ATR ratio vs. 100-period average
→ EXTREME volatility blocks all signals (too chaotic)
→ Trend: Market state classification
→ TREND UP / TREND DOWN: ADX > 25, directional movement clear
→ RANGING: ADX < 20, choppy conditions
→ TRANSITIONING: ADX 20-25, developing conditions
→ VOLATILE: Extreme ATR regime
→ Session: Current forex session
→ ASIAN (00:00-08:00 UTC)
→ LONDON (07:00-16:00 UTC)
→ NEW YORK (13:00-22:00 UTC)
→ LDN/NY (13:00-16:00 UTC) - Overlap period, highest volatility
→ OFF-HOURS: Outside major sessions
→ Volume: Current volume vs. 20-bar average
→ Displayed as multiplier (e.g., "1.45x" = 45% above average)
→ Green if >1.3x (high volume, bullish for signal quality)
→ Red if <0.8x (low volume, bearish for signal quality)
→ HTF: Higher timeframe analysis status
→ BULLISH: HTF momentum supports longs
→ BEARISH: HTF momentum supports shorts
→ NEUTRAL: No clear HTF direction
→ Best Score: Highest confluence score currently available
→ Shows both long and short scores
→ Format: " / "
→ Example: "8/7 " means long score is 8, threshold is 7, long is leading
→ Helps you anticipate which direction might signal next
→ PDH/PDL: Previous day high and low prices
→ Quick reference for intraday support/resistance
WHEN TRADE IS ACTIVE:
→ Trade: Direction and grade (e.g., "LONG ")
→ Entry: Entry price of current trade
→ P/L: Current profit/loss
→ Shown in ticks and R-multiples
→ Format: "+45 | +0.75R" or "-20 | -0.35R"
→ Green when positive, red when negative
→ TP1: First target status
→ Shows price and distance if not hit
→ Shows "HIT" in green if reached
→ TP2: Second target price and distance
→ Stop: Stop loss price and current distance from stop
→ Bars: Number of bars since entry (trade duration)
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TRADE ANALYSIS PANEL (Bottom Left by default)
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This panel provides algorithmic analysis of market conditions. It does NOT provide investment advice or recommendations.
WHEN NO TRADE IS ACTIVE:
Shows scanning status and signal readiness:
→ Long/Short Readiness Gauges
→ Visual bar showing proximity to signal threshold
→ Score display (e.g., "8/7" means 8 points scored, 7 needed)
→ "RDY" indicator when threshold reached
→ Status Messages
→ "Scanning for setups..." - Normal scanning mode
→ "Long setup ready - cooldown: X bars" - Signal qualified but in cooldown
→ "Oversold conditions - watch for reversal" - Setup developing
→ "Choppy conditions detected" - Warning about market state
→ "Extreme volatility - signals blocked" - Safety filter active
WHEN TRADE IS ACTIVE:
Header shows current analysis state:
→ FACTORS ALIGNED (Green) - Everything looks good, confidence 72+
→ POSITIVE BIAS (Light Green) - Conditions favorable, confidence 58-72
→ MIXED SIGNALS (Blue) - Neutral conditions, confidence 48-58
→ FACTORS WEAKENING (Orange) - Concerning signals, confidence 22-48
→ NEGATIVE BIAS (Red) - Poor conditions, confidence <22
Confidence Score:
→ Displayed as percentage (0-100%)
→ Visual gauge (|||||.....)
→ Trend indicator (Rising, Falling, Stable)
→ Shows momentum of confidence change
Factor Breakdown (if enabled):
Shows 6 factor categories with individual scores:
→ Momentum: Is momentum aligned with trade? (-15 to +15 points)
→ Positive if velocity matches trade direction
→ Negative if momentum opposes trade
→ Position: Current R-multiple analysis (-12 to +12 points)
→ Positive if trade is in profit
→ Negative if underwater
→ Score increases as profit grows
→ Volume: Is volume supportive? (-6 to +6 points)
→ Positive if volume above average
→ Negative if volume weak
→ HTF Align: Higher timeframe status (-6 to +8 points)
→ Positive if HTF still supports trade direction
→ Negative if HTF turned against trade
→ Target: Proximity to profit targets (0 to +10 points)
→ Higher score when approaching targets
→ Bonus if TP1 already hit and near TP2
→ Stop Dist: Distance from stop loss (-15 to +3 points)
→ Negative if dangerously close to stop (<0.3 ATR)
→ Positive if well away from stop (>1.5 ATR)
Each factor shows:
• Score value with +/- indicator
• Trend symbol: + (improving), - (deteriorating), = (stable)
• Visual gauge
Guidance Messages:
→ "TARGET 2 APPROACHING" - TP2 within 0.3 ATR
→ "TARGET 1 APPROACHING" - TP1 within 0.3 ATR
→ "STOP PROXIMITY WARNING" - Stop within 0.3 ATR
→ "Factors aligned - Holding" - Positive state, stay in trade
→ "Conditions favorable" - Still looking good
→ "Conditions mixed - " - Neutral assessment
→ "Factors deteriorating" - Warning of weakening setup
→ "Confluence weakening - secure gains" - Consider exit if profitable
COMPACT MODE (Mobile-Friendly):
→ Reduces panel size by showing only essential info
→ Factor icons instead of full breakdowns
→ Simplified guidance messages
→ Perfect for smaller screens
SETTINGS GUIDE
MASTER SETTINGS:
Instrument Type
→ Purpose: Optimizes ATR multipliers and session weights for your asset
→ Options: Auto-Detect (recommended), Forex Major, Forex Cross, Crypto, Index, Commodity
→ Default: Auto-Detect
→ When to change: If auto-detection is incorrect for your symbol
Signal Sensitivity
→ Purpose: Controls how many factors required before generating signals
→ Options:
• Conservative: Requires 12+ for A+, 9+ for A, 7+ for B (fewer, highest quality)
• Balanced: Requires 10+ for A+, 7+ for A, 5+ for B (recommended)
• Aggressive: Requires 8+ for A+, 5+ for A, 3+ for B (more frequent)
→ Default: Balanced
→ When to change: If you want fewer signals (Conservative) or more opportunities (Aggressive)
Enable Trade Signals
→ Purpose: Master on/off switch for signal generation
→ Default: ON
→ When to disable: If you only want to use the analysis dashboards without signals
Enable Trade Tracking
→ Purpose: Tracks active trades and monitors conditions until TP/SL hit
→ Default: ON
→ When to disable: If you manage trades manually and don't want automatic tracking
Show Entry/Stop/Target Levels
→ Purpose: Displays trade plan lines and labels on chart
→ Default: ON
→ When to disable: If you prefer clean charts or manage levels yourself
DISPLAY SETTINGS:
Color Theme
→ Purpose: Optimizes colors for your chart background
→ Options: Dark (for dark charts), Light (for light charts)
→ Default: Dark
Signal Display Style
→ Purpose: Visual style of signal markers
→ Options:
• Premium: Badge with line and background panel (most detailed)
• Minimal: Simple dot with grade text (cleanest)
• Classic: Diamond marker with badge (traditional)
→ Default: Premium
Signal Distance
→ Purpose: How far signal labels appear from price bars (in ATR units)
→ Range: 0.5 to 10.0
→ Default: 2.0
→ When to adjust: Increase to 3.0-4.0 if signals hide behind candle wicks
TP/SL Label Distance
→ Purpose: Spacing of price labels to prevent overlap
→ Range: 0.5 to 5.0
→ Default: 1.5
Show Previous Day Levels
→ Purpose: Display PDH/PDL reference lines
→ Default: ON
→ Best for: Intraday traders who respect previous day levels
MAIN DASHBOARD:
Show Main Dashboard
→ Purpose: Toggle visibility of market conditions table
→ Default: ON
Main Dashboard Position
→ Options: Top Right, Top Left, Bottom Right, Bottom Left
→ Default: Top Right
→ When to change: To avoid overlap with TradingView's built-in panels
TRADE ANALYSIS PANEL:
Show Trade Analysis Panel
→ Purpose: Toggle factor analysis dashboard
→ Default: ON
Analysis Panel Position
→ Options: Top Right, Top Left, Bottom Right, Bottom Left, Middle Right, Middle Left
→ Default: Bottom Left
→ Recommended: Bottom Right or Middle Right to avoid overlap with Main Dashboard
Compact Mode
→ Purpose: Reduces panel size for mobile or smaller screens
→ Default: OFF
→ When to enable: Mobile trading, small screens, or minimalist preference
Show Factor Details
→ Purpose: Displays individual factor scores vs. overall confidence only
→ Default: ON
→ When to disable: For more compact view showing only state and confidence
RISK MANAGEMENT:
Stop Loss Method
→ Purpose: How stop loss distance is calculated
→ Options:
• Structure-Based: Uses swing highs/lows with ATR buffer (recommended)
• ATR-Based: Pure ATR multiplier with min/max constraints
• Fixed ATR: Simple multiplier, no adjustments
→ Default: Structure-Based
→ Impact: Structure-Based respects market geometry but constrains within safe limits
ATR Stop Multiplier
→ Purpose: Multiplier for ATR-based stop calculation
→ Range: 0.5 to 3.0
→ Default: 1.5
→ When to adjust:
• Increase to 2.0-2.5 for more breathing room (fewer false stops)
• Decrease to 1.0-1.2 for tighter stops (but more stop-outs)
Maximum Stop Distance (ATR)
→ Purpose: Cap on stop width to prevent excessive risk
→ Range: 1.0 to 5.0
→ Default: 2.5
→ Impact: If structure-based stop exceeds this, ATR-based stop is used instead
Minimum Stop Distance (ATR)
→ Purpose: Floor on stop width to avoid noise-induced stops
→ Range: 0.2 to 1.0
→ Default: 0.5
→ Impact: Prevents stops too tight to survive normal volatility
Target 1 Risk/Reward Ratio
→ Purpose: R:R for first profit target
→ Range: 0.5 to 2.0
→ Default: 1.0 (1:1 ratio)
→ Common values: 1.0 for quick profit taking, 1.5 for patient trading
Target 2 Risk/Reward Ratio
→ Purpose: R:R for second profit target (full win)
→ Range: 1.0 to 4.0
→ Default: 2.0 (1:2 ratio)
→ Common values: 2.0-3.0 for balanced risk/reward
Minimum R:R Required
→ Purpose: Filters out signals with poor risk/reward
→ Range: 0.5 to 2.0
→ Default: 1.0
→ Impact: Signals where potential reward doesn't meet this ratio are rejected
→ WARNING: Always ensure your position sizing means a stop loss = no more than 1-2% of your account, regardless of R:R ratio
SIGNAL FILTERS:
Session Awareness
→ Purpose: Weights signals higher during major forex sessions
→ Default: ON
→ Impact: Doesn't block signals, but session quality factors into scoring
→ Best for: Forex traders
Session Timezone
→ Purpose: Timezone for session calculations
→ Options: UTC, America/New_York, Europe/London, Asia/Tokyo, Asia/Hong_Kong
→ Default: UTC
→ When to change: Match your broker's server time
Higher Timeframe Alignment
→ Purpose: Checks HTF momentum before generating signals
→ Default: ON
→ Impact: Filters counter-trend signals, improves quality
→ Recommended: Keep enabled
HTF Timeframe
→ Purpose: Which higher timeframe to check
→ Default: Auto (blank field)
→ Auto selection:
• 1m chart → 5m HTF
• 5m chart → 15m HTF
• 15m chart → 1H HTF
• 1H chart → 4H HTF
• 4H+ chart → Daily HTF
→ Manual override: Enter any timeframe (e.g., "60" for 1-hour)
Volume Confirmation
→ Purpose: Requires above-average volume for signals
→ Default: ON
→ Impact: Filters low-liquidity false signals
→ Recommended: Keep enabled
Minimum Volume Ratio
→ Purpose: Volume threshold vs. 20-bar average
→ Range: 0.3 to 2.0
→ Default: 0.8 (80% of average)
→ When to adjust:
• Increase to 1.2-1.5 for only high-volume signals
• Decrease to 0.5-0.7 for more permissive filtering
Structure Clearance Check
→ Purpose: Ensures clear path to targets (no nearby resistance/support)
→ Default: ON
→ Impact: Prevents trades with immediate obstacles
→ Recommended: Keep enabled
Minimum Bars Between Signals
→ Purpose: Cooldown period after each signal
→ Range: 1 to 10
→ Default: 3
→ Impact: After a signal, this many bars must pass before another in same direction
→ When to adjust:
• Increase to 5-7 to prevent over-trading
• Decrease to 1-2 for faster re-entries
ADVANCED TUNING:
Momentum Period
→ Purpose: Base period for Kinetic Pulse calculation
→ Range: 5 to 30
→ Default: 14
→ When to adjust:
• Lower (8-10): More responsive, noisier
• Higher (18-21): Smoother, slower to react
→ Note: If Adaptive Period enabled, this is adjusted automatically
Adaptive Period
→ Purpose: Auto-adjusts momentum period based on volatility
→ Default: ON
→ Impact: Shortens period in high volatility, lengthens in low volatility
→ Recommended: Keep enabled for automatic optimization
Divergence Lookback
→ Purpose: How far back to search for divergence patterns
→ Range: 10 to 60
→ Default: 30
→ When to adjust:
• Shorter (15-20): Only recent divergences
• Longer (40-50): Catches older divergences (may be less relevant)
Swing Detection Bars
→ Purpose: Bars required on each side to confirm swing high/low
→ Range: 2 to 7
→ Default: 3
→ Impact on stops:
• Lower (2-3): More swing points, potentially tighter stops
• Higher (5-7): Only major swings, wider stops
Choppiness Index Threshold
→ Purpose: Threshold above which market considered choppy
→ Range: 38.2 to 80.0
→ Default: 61.8
→ Impact:
• Lower (50-55): Stricter quality filter (fewer signals in ranging markets)
• Higher (65-70): More permissive (allows signals in choppier conditions)
HOW TO READ SIGNALS
SIGNAL ANATOMY:
When a signal appears, you'll see:
1. DIRECTIONAL MARKER
→ Arrow, dot, or diamond pointing to entry candle (depends on style)
→ Positioned below price for LONG, above price for SHORT
→ Connected to price with line (Premium style)
2. GRADE BADGE
→ Displays signal quality: LONG , SHORT , etc.
→ Color coding:
• Bright green/cyan for A+ longs
• Standard green for A/B longs
• Bright pink/magenta for A+ shorts
• Standard red for A/B shorts
3. ENTRY PRICE (Premium style only)
→ Shows exact entry price at signal generation
4. TOOLTIP (all styles)
→ Hover over signal to see complete trade plan
→ Includes: Entry, Stop, TP1, TP2, Risk, R:R ratios, market conditions, signal reason, confluence score
INTERPRETING GRADES:
→ A+ SIGNALS (Highest Quality)
• 8-12+ confirming factors aligned
• Multiple divergences OR strong momentum reversal
• HTF alignment + volume + session timing + clear structure
• These are your highest-probability setups
• Recommended action: Give these priority, consider larger position size
→ A SIGNALS (High Quality)
• 5-9+ confirming factors aligned
• Good confluence, most key factors present
• Missing 1-2 optimal conditions
• These are still quality trades
• Recommended action: Standard position size, solid setups
→ B SIGNALS (Moderate Quality)
• 3-7+ confirming factors aligned
• Minimum viable confluence
• May be missing HTF alignment, volume, or session timing
• Higher variance outcomes
• Recommended action: Smaller position size or skip if conservative
SIGNAL NARRATIVE:
Each signal tooltip includes a narrative explaining WHY it was generated:
→ "Multi-divergence at oversold extreme"
• Multiple oscillators showing bullish divergence
• Kinetic Pulse in oversold zone
• High-quality reversal setup
→ "Bullish divergence near support"
• Divergence detected
• Price near key support level (swing low or PDL)
• Structure confluence
→ "Momentum reversal with HTF alignment"
• Kinetic Pulse velocity reversing
• Higher timeframe supports direction
• Strong trend-following setup
→ "Oversold momentum reversal"
• Extreme Kinetic Pulse reading reversing
• May not have divergence but strong momentum shift
READING THE TRADE PLAN:
Every signal comes with a complete trade plan:
→ ENTRY: The close price of the signal candle
• This is where the signal triggered
• If using limit orders, you might improve on this price
→ STOP: Calculated stop loss level
• Based on your Stop Loss Method setting
• Distance shown in ticks
• Risk tolerance: Ensure this represents ≤1-2% of your account
→ TP1: First profit target
• Default: 1:1 risk-reward
• This is your partial profit or first exit
• Consider taking 50% off at TP1
→ TP2: Second profit target
• Default: 1:2 risk-reward
• This is your "full win" target
• Hold remaining position for this level
SIGNAL FREQUENCY EXPECTATIONS:
Frequency varies by timeframe, sensitivity, and market conditions:
→ AGGRESSIVE MODE
• Lower timeframes (1m-5m): 5-15 signals per day
• Mid timeframes (15m-1H): 2-5 signals per day
• Higher timeframes (4H-D): 1-3 signals per week
→ BALANCED MODE (Default)
• Lower timeframes: 3-8 signals per day
• Mid timeframes: 1-3 signals per day
• Higher timeframes: 2-5 signals per week
→ CONSERVATIVE MODE
• Lower timeframes: 1-4 signals per day
• Mid timeframes: 0-2 signals per day
• Higher timeframes: 1-3 signals per week
Note: Frequency also depends on market volatility and trending vs. ranging conditions.
Example - Kinetic Scalper Trade Sequence
Here's an example showing the complete trade lifecycle with all dashboard transitions, annotations, and descriptions.
INSTRUMENT & TIMEFRAME DETAILS
Symbol: Nifty 50 Index (NSE)
Date: December 15, 2025
Session: London session (active trading hours)
Instrument Type: Index (auto-detected)
TRADE SEQUENCE BREAKDOWN
SCREENSHOT 1: Pre-Signal Setup Building (Image 1)
Time: ~12:00-14:30 UTC+5:30(approx.)
Price Action: Uptrend showing signs of exhaustion near 26,200
Market State: Price at session highs
Main Dashboard (Top Right):
- Bias: LEAN SHORT
- Pulse: 58.9 (approaching overbought)
- Volatility: NORMAL
- Trend: TRANSITIONING
- Session: LONDON (favorable timing)
- Volume: 0.98x (slightly below average)
- HTF: BULLISH (caution for counter-trend)
- Best Score: 9/5 (Short score building)
- PDH/PDL: 26098.25 / 25938.95
Trade Analysis Panel (Bottom Left):
- Status: NO ACTIVE TRADE
- Long Score: 5/5 (RDY)
- Short Score: 9/5 (RDY)
- Panel Message: "Short pattern developing - score: 9"
Description :
Setup Development Phase: The indicator identifies a potential short opportunity as price reaches the previous day's high. The short confluence score has climbed to 9/15 points, meeting the 'Balanced' sensitivity threshold for a Grade B signal. Notice the 'LEAN SHORT' bias and the Kinetic Pulse reading of 58.9 approaching overbought territory. The Trade Analysis panel shows 'Short pattern developing' with 9/5 factors aligned. Key factors: momentum approaching reversal zone, price at resistance (PDH), and London session providing favorable conditions.
SCREENSHOT 2: Signal Generated & Trade Entered (Image 2)
Time: ~13:00 UTC+5:30 (signal bar)
Entry Price: 26,184.65
Signal Grade: Grade
Main Dashboard (Top Right):
- Trade: SHORT
- Entry: 26184.65
- P/L: 5.95 pts | +0.2R (early positive movement)
- TP1: 26157.00 (33.2 pts away)
- TP2: 26129.35 (60.84 pts away)
- Stop: 26212.30 (22.1 pts away)
- Bars: 1 (just entered)
Trade Analysis Panel (Bottom Left):
- Header: TRADE ANALYSIS
- Status Bar: "Conditions mixed - improving 57%"
- Confidence: 57% RISING
- Factor Breakdown:
- Momentum: -4 (velocity not yet aligned)
- Position: +4 (slight profit)
- Volume: +2 = (volume present)
- HTF Align: +2 = (not strongly aligned)
- Target: +0 - (far from TP)
- Stop Dist: +3 - (good distance)
- Bottom Status: "Conditions mixed - Monitoring"
- Disclaimer: "Analysis only - Not financial advice"
Description:
Signal Activation: A Grade A short signal triggers at 26,184.65 after the short confluence score reached qualifying levels. The indicator places a structure-based stop loss at 26,212.30 (27.65 points risk) with dual targets at 1:1 and 1:2 risk-reward ratios.
The Trade Analysis Panel immediately begins monitoring with an initial confidence score of 57% - classified as 'MIXED SIGNALS' but showing a 'RISING' trend. Factor analysis reveals: momentum not yet aligned (-4 points as price just reversed), position slightly favorable (+4 points already +0.2R), volume adequate (+2), HTF showing weak alignment (+2 as we're counter-trend), stop well-placed (+3), but targets still distant (0 points).
Notice how the Main Dashboard switches from market scanning mode to active trade tracking, now displaying entry price, live P/L in both points (5.95 pts) and R-multiples (+0.2R), and distances to all key levels. The analysis panel provides real-time factor scoring to help monitor trade health.
SCREENSHOT 3: TP1 Hit - Trade Performing Well (Image 3)
Time: ~14:20 UTC+5:30(approx)
Price: ~26,154 (TP1 zone)
Bars in Trade: 29
Main Dashboard (Top Right):
- Trade: SHORT
- Entry: 26184.65
- P/L: 30.85 pts | +1.12R (excellent progress)
- TP1: HIT (displayed in green)
- TP2: 26129.35 (24.44 pts away)
- Stop: 26212.30 (58.5 pts away - well protected)
- Bars: 29
Trade Analysis Panel (Bottom Left):
- Header: TRADE ANALYSIS
- Status Bar: "Multiple factors positive"
- Confidence: 78% RISING
- Factor Breakdown:
- Momentum: +8 = (ALIGNED)
- Position: +8 + (strong profit zone)
- Volume: +2 + (continued support)
- HTF Align: +8 = (now strongly aligned)
- Target: +10 + (TP1 achieved, approaching TP2)
- Stop Dist: +3 + (excellent cushion)
- Bottom Status: "Multiple factors positive"
- Visual State: Green background (FACTORS ALIGNED state)
Description:
Trade Execution Phase - First Target Achieved: After 29 bars , price reaches the first take-profit target at 26,157.00. The ' ' marker confirms partial profit taking. Current P/L shows +30.85 points (+1.12R), exceeding the initial 1:1 risk-reward.
The Trade Analysis Panel shows dramatic improvement - confidence has surged to 78% (FACTORS ALIGNED state) with most factors now positive:
- Momentum factor improved to +8 (velocity aligned with trade direction)
- Position factor at +8 (over +1R profit zone)
- HTF Align jumped to +8 (higher timeframe now confirming the move)
- Target factor maxed at +10 (TP1 achieved, TP2 within reach)
- Stop Distance at +3 (58.5 points cushion providing safety)
Notice the panel status displays 'Multiple factors positive' with a green-tinted background, indicating optimal trade conditions. The confidence trend shows 'RISING' suggesting continued momentum. With TP1 secured and only 24.44 points to TP2, the trade is well-positioned for a full 1:2R win.
SCREENSHOT 4: TP2 Reached - Trade Complete (Image 4)
Time: ~15:00+ UTC+5:30
Final Exit: 26,129.35 (TP2)
Final Result: Full TP2 win
Main Dashboard (Top Right):
- Bias: NEUTRAL (reverted to scanning mode)
- Pulse: 45.2 (returned to neutral zone)
- Volatility: NORMAL
- Trend: TREND DOWN (confirmed the move)
- Session: LONDON
- Volume: 1.26x (increased as move developed)
- HTF: BEARISH (fully aligned post-trade)
- Best Score: 5/5 (neutral after completion)
Trade Analysis Panel (Bottom Left):
- Status: NO ACTIVE TRADE (reverted)
- Long Score: 5/5 (RDY)
- Short Score: 5/5 (RDY)
- Panel Message: "Scanning - prime session active"
- Light blue/cyan background (back to scanning mode)
Description:
Trade Completion - Full Target Achieved: The short trade reaches its second take-profit target at 26,129.35, securing a complete 1:2 risk-reward win. The ' ' marker confirms the exit. Final results:
- Entry: 26,184.65
- Exit: 26,129.35
- Profit: 55.30 points (approximately +2.0R)
- Outcome: Full TP2 success
Post-Trade Analysis: After trade closure, the indicator automatically returns to market scanning mode. The Main Dashboard reverts to showing market conditions rather than trade metrics. Notice how the 'Trend' now displays 'TREND DOWN' - confirming the move we captured. Volume increased to 1.26x during the winning move, validating the signal quality.
The Trade Analysis Panel switches back to 'NO ACTIVE TRADE' status and resumes displaying long/short setup scores. The confidence-based factor monitoring was instrumental throughout the trade:
- Initial entry at 57% confidence (MIXED SIGNALS)
- Peak confidence of 78% at TP1 (FACTORS ALIGNED)
- Real-time factor updates helped confirm trade validity
This example demonstrates the indicator's complete workflow: setup identification → signal generation → entry execution → live trade monitoring → systematic exit at targets.
KEY FEATURES DEMONSTRATED
1. Dual Dashboard System
- Main Dashboard: Market conditions (scanning) → Trade metrics (active position)
- Analysis Panel: Setup scores (scanning) → Factor-based confidence (in-trade)
2. Visual Trade Management
- Color-coded entry zones (yellow)
- Risk levels clearly marked (red dashed stop)
- Profit targets with R:R ratios labeled
- Achievement markers ( , )
3. Real-Time Factor Analysis
- 6-factor scoring system (Momentum, Position, Volume, HTF, Target, Stop Dist)
- Confidence percentage with trend indicators
- State machine (MIXED → FACTORS ALIGNED)
- Hysteresis prevents false state changes
4. Risk Management
- Structure-based stop placement (respects swing highs)
- Multiple take-profit levels (1:1 and 1:2 R:R)
- Live P/L tracking in points and R-multiples
- Distance monitoring to all key levels
This complete example showcases the indicator's progression from setup identification through trade completion, demonstrating how the dual-dashboard system and factor-based analysis provide continuous trade guidance. The structured stop-loss and dual-target approach delivered the planned 1:2 risk-reward ratio with systematic, rule-based execution.
ALERT SYSTEM
The indicator includes 9 built-in alert conditions:
SIGNAL ALERTS:
→ High-Grade Long Signal (A+)
• Triggers only on A+ long signals
• For traders who want only the highest-quality longs
• Message: "KINETIC SCALPER: LONG @ "
→ High-Grade Short Signal (A+)
• Triggers only on A+ short signals
• For traders who want only the highest-quality shorts
• Message: "KINETIC SCALPER: SHORT @ "
→ Long Signal
• Triggers on ANY qualified long signal (A+, A, or B)
• For traders who want all long opportunities
• Message: "KINETIC SCALPER: LONG @ "
→ Short Signal
• Triggers on ANY qualified short signal
• For traders who want all short opportunities
• Message: "KINETIC SCALPER: SHORT @ "
TRADE MANAGEMENT ALERTS:
→ TP1 Hit
• Triggers when first profit target is reached
• Useful for partial profit taking notifications
• Message: "KINETIC SCALPER: TP1 REACHED"
→ TP2 Reached
• Triggers when second profit target is reached
• Trade is complete, full win achieved
• Message: "KINETIC SCALPER: TP2 REACHED"
→ Stop Loss Hit
• Triggers when stop loss is reached
• Important for trade management and risk tracking
• Message: "KINETIC SCALPER: STOP LOSS"
ANALYSIS STATE ALERTS:
→ Analysis State: Negative Bias
• Triggers when factor analysis enters "Negative Bias" state
• Warning that trade conditions are deteriorating
• Consider reducing position or preparing to exit
• Message: "KINETIC SCALPER: Analysis state changed to NEGATIVE BIAS"
→ Analysis State: Factors Weakening
• Triggers when factor analysis enters "Factors Weakening" state
• Caution that confluence is diminishing
• Monitor trade closely
• Message: "KINETIC SCALPER: Analysis state changed to FACTORS WEAKENING"
HOW TO SET UP ALERTS:
1. Click the "Create Alert" button in TradingView
2. Condition: Select "Kinetic Scalper "
3. Choose your desired alert from the dropdown
4. Configure your alert options:
→ Once Per Bar Close (recommended for non-repainting)
→ Frequency: Once Per Bar Close or Only Once
5. Set expiration and notification methods (popup, email, webhook, etc.)
6. Create alert
RECOMMENDED ALERT STRATEGY:
For active traders:
→ Set "Long Signal" and "Short Signal" alerts for all opportunities
→ Set "TP1 Hit", "TP2 Reached", and "Stop Loss Hit" for trade management
→ Consider "Analysis State: Negative Bias" for trade monitoring
For selective traders:
→ Set only "High-Grade Long Signal (A+)" and "High-Grade Short Signal (A+)"
→ Focus on the absolute highest-quality setups
→ Set TP/SL alerts for position management
USAGE TIPS & BEST PRACTICES
SIGNAL SELECTION:
✓ GRADE MATTERS
→ A+ signals have statistically more confluence factors
→ If you're conservative, trade only A+ signals
→ B signals can work but require more discretion
✓ CONFLUENCE WITH YOUR ANALYSIS
→ Use this indicator as CONFIRMATION, not sole decision criteria
→ Combine with your own support/resistance analysis
→ Check for fundamental events (news, economic data)
→ Respect major round numbers and psychological levels
✓ SESSION TIMING (Forex)
→ Best signals often occur during London/NY overlap
→ Avoid signals 10 minutes before major news releases
→ Asian session signals can be valid but lower liquidity
✓ TIMEFRAME CONFLUENCE
→ If you get an A+ signal on 15m, check if 1H chart agrees
→ Higher timeframe confirmation adds conviction
→ Avoid signals that oppose the daily/4H trend
TRADE MANAGEMENT:
✓ POSITION SIZING
→ ALWAYS size positions so stop loss = 1-2% of account
→ Never risk more than you can afford to lose
→ Smaller position on B signals, standard on A, larger on A+ (within limits)
✓ PARTIAL PROFIT TAKING
→ Consider taking 50% off at TP1
→ Move stop to breakeven after TP1 hit
→ Let remaining position run to TP2
✓ TRAILING STOPS
→ The indicator doesn't auto-trail stops (manual decision)
→ After TP1, you might manually move stop to entry (breakeven)
→ Consider ATR-based trailing stop for runners
✓ WATCH THE ANALYSIS PANEL
→ If state changes to "Factors Weakening" while in profit, consider exit
→ "Negative Bias" during a trade is a strong warning
→ "Factors Aligned" confirms your trade thesis is still valid
RISK MANAGEMENT:
✓ NEVER IGNORE STOPS
→ The calculated stop is there for a reason
→ Moving stop further away increases risk exponentially
→ If stopped out, accept it and wait for next setup
✓ AVOID REVENGE TRADING
→ If you get stopped out, resist urge to immediately re-enter
→ Signal cooldown helps with this
→ Wait for next qualified signal
✓ RESPECT VOLATILITY WARNINGS
→ If indicator shows "EXTREME" volatility, signals are blocked for a reason
→ Don't force trades in chaotic conditions
→ Wait for regime to normalize
✓ CORRELATION RISK
→ Be aware of correlation if trading multiple pairs
→ EUR/USD and GBP/USD are highly correlated
→ Don't stack risk on correlated instruments
OPTIMIZATION:
✓ START WITH DEFAULTS
→ Default settings are well-tested
→ Don't over-optimize for recent market behavior
→ Give settings at least 20-30 trades before judging
✓ TIMEFRAME-SPECIFIC ADJUSTMENTS
→ Lower timeframes: Consider increasing Signal Distance to 3.0-4.0
→ Higher timeframes: ATR Stop Multiplier might go to 2.0-2.5
→ Crypto: Ensure Instrument Type is set to "Crypto" for proper stops
✓ SENSITIVITY CALIBRATION
→ Too many signals? Switch to Conservative
→ Missing good setups? Try Balanced or Aggressive
→ Quality > Quantity always
✓ KEEP A JOURNAL
→ Track which signal grades work best for you
→ Note which sessions produce best results
→ Review stopped trades for patterns
THINGS TO AVOID:
✗ DON'T chase signals after several bars have passed
✗ DON'T ignore the stop loss or move it further away
✗ DON'T overtrade by taking every B-grade signal
✗ DON'T trade during major news if you're not experienced
✗ DON'T use this as your only analysis tool
✗ DON'T expect 100% win rate (no indicator has this)
✗ DON'T risk more than 1-2% per trade regardless of signal grade
UNDERSTANDING THE METHODOLOGY
WHY VOLUME WEIGHTING?
Traditional momentum oscillators treat all price moves equally. A 10-point move on low volume is weighted the same as a 10-point move on high volume.
The Kinetic Pulse corrects this by:
→ Calculating volume ratio vs. 20-bar average
→ Applying square root transformation to volume ratio (prevents extreme weights)
→ Multiplying price changes by volume weight
→ Result: High-volume moves influence the oscillator more than low-volume noise
This helps filter false breakouts and emphasizes moves with participation.
WHY FISHER TRANSFORM?
Fisher Transform is a mathematical transformation that:
→ Normalizes probability distributions
→ Creates sharper turning points
→ Amplifies extremes while compressing the middle
→ Makes overbought/oversold levels more distinct
Applied to the Kinetic Pulse, it helps identify genuine extremes vs. noise.
WHY MULTI-OSCILLATOR DIVERGENCE?
Single-source divergence can give false signals. By requiring divergence confirmation across multiple oscillators (Kinetic Pulse, CCI, Stochastic), the system filters out:
→ Divergences caused by calculation quirks in one oscillator
→ Temporary momentum anomalies
→ False divergence on noisy, low-timeframe charts
Multiple sources confirming the same pattern increases reliability.
WHY ADAPTIVE PERIODS?
Fixed periods can be:
→ Too slow during high volatility (miss fast reversals)
→ Too fast during low volatility (generate noise)
The adaptive system:
→ Shortens period when ATR ratio > 1.3 (high volatility = need faster response)
→ Lengthens period when ATR ratio < 0.7 (low volatility = need noise filtering)
→ Keeps period in reasonable range (60% to 140% of base period)
→ Result: Oscillator adjusts to current market pace automatically
WHY HYSTERESIS IN STATE MACHINE?
Without hysteresis, the analysis state would flip-flop on every bar, creating:
→ Confusing, contradictory guidance
→ Analysis paralysis
→ Lack of actionable information
Hysteresis solves this by:
→ Using different thresholds to ENTER vs. EXIT a state
→ Example: Enter "Factors Aligned" at 72+ confidence, but don't exit until <62
→ This creates stable states that persist through minor fluctuations
→ Requires minimum commitment period (3 bars) before state changes
→ Overrides commitment for significant events (near TP/SL)
→ Result: Stable, trustworthy analysis that changes only when truly warranted
WHY CONFIDENCE SMOOTHING?
Raw factor scores fluctuate bar-by-bar based on momentary conditions. Smoothing:
→ Uses 5-period EMA on raw confidence scores
→ Filters out single-bar anomalies
→ Preserves genuine trends in confidence
→ Prevents false state transitions
→ Result: More reliable assessment of actual trade health
WHY INSTRUMENT-SPECIFIC PARAMETERS?
Different instruments have different characteristics:
→ Forex is highly liquid, respects technical levels well, standard ATR works
→ Crypto is extremely volatile, needs wider stops (1.8x) to avoid false stops
→ Indices respect session opens strongly, session weighting is important
→ Commodities fall in between
Auto-detection applies research-based multipliers automatically.
WHY STRUCTURE-BASED STOPS?
ATR-based stops can:
→ Place stop in middle of consolidation (easily hit)
→ Ignore obvious invalidation levels
→ Be too tight during expansion or too wide during contraction
Structure-based stops:
→ Use actual swing highs/lows (where traders actually place stops)
→ Add small ATR buffer to avoid stop hunting
→ Constrain within min/max ATR limits for safety
→ Result: Stops that respect market geometry while managing risk
DISCLAIMER & RISK WARNING
READ THIS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS INDICATOR
This indicator is provided for EDUCATIONAL and INFORMATIONAL purposes only.
❌ NOT FINANCIAL ADVICE
This indicator does NOT constitute financial advice, investment recommendations, or solicitation to buy or sell any financial instrument. All information is for educational purposes only.
❌ NO GUARANTEES
→ Past performance does NOT guarantee future results
→ No indicator can predict future price movements with certainty
→ Signal grades represent confluence, NOT win probability
→ A+ signals can lose, B signals can win - markets are probabilistic
❌ SUBSTANTIAL RISK
Trading financial instruments involves SUBSTANTIAL RISK of loss:
→ You can lose your entire investment
→ Leveraged trading amplifies both gains AND losses
→ Never trade with money you cannot afford to lose
→ Never risk more than 1-2% of your account per trade
❌ YOUR RESPONSIBILITY
→ All trading decisions are YOUR responsibility
→ You must conduct your own analysis before entering trades
→ Consult a licensed financial advisor before trading
→ Understand the risks specific to your jurisdiction and situation
→ Only trade with capital you can afford to lose completely
❌ NO HOLY GRAIL
→ This indicator is a TOOL, not a complete trading system
→ It should be used as part of a broader analysis framework
→ Combine with your own technical analysis, risk management, and judgment
→ No indicator works 100% of the time in all market conditions
❌ ANALYSIS PANEL DISCLAIMER
The "Trade Analysis Panel" provides ALGORITHMIC ANALYSIS of market factors.
→ It does NOT provide investment advice or recommendations
→ Factor scores are mathematical calculations, not predictions
→ Guidance messages are informational, not directives
→ All trading decisions remain your responsibility
❌ BACKTESTING LIMITATIONS
→ This is an indicator, not a strategy, so no backtesting results are provided
→ Any backtesting you perform includes hindsight bias and optimization bias
→ Historical performance does not indicate future performance
→ Slippage, commissions, and real-world execution differ from backtests
❌ MARKET CONDITIONS
→ This indicator performs differently in trending vs. ranging markets
→ Extreme volatility can produce false signals or whipsaws
→ Low liquidity periods increase execution risk
→ Major news events can invalidate technical analysis
BY USING THIS INDICATOR, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE:
→ You have read and understood this disclaimer
→ You accept full responsibility for your trading decisions
→ You understand the substantial risks involved in trading
→ You will not hold the author liable for any losses incurred
→ You are using this tool as part of your own due diligence process
KEY FEATURES SUMMARY
✅ Volume-Weighted Kinetic Pulse Engine (proprietary momentum calculation)
✅ 15-Factor Confluence Scoring System (graded signals: A+, A, B)
✅ Multi-Oscillator Divergence Detection (Pulse + CCI + Stochastic)
✅ Higher Timeframe Trend Alignment Filter
✅ Adaptive Period Adjustment (volatility-responsive)
✅ Instrument-Aware Calibration (Forex, Crypto, Indices, Commodities)
✅ Structure-Based Stop Loss Calculation (respects swing highs/lows)
✅ Automated Trade Tracking (entry, stop, TP1, TP2, P/L)
✅ Real-Time Factor Analysis State Machine (5-state system with hysteresis)
✅ Session Awareness (Asian, London, New York, Overlap)
✅ Volatility Regime Detection (blocks signals in extreme conditions)
✅ Choppiness Filter (reduces signals in ranging markets)
✅ Volume Confirmation (relative volume and delta analysis)
✅ Clean Air Check (validates clear path to targets)
✅ Comprehensive Dashboards (market conditions + trade analysis)
✅ Customizable Display (3 signal styles, color themes, positioning)
✅ 9 Built-In Alert Conditions (signals, TP/SL hits, state changes)
✅ Fully Non-Repainting (barstate.isconfirmed, lookahead_off)
✅ Previous Day Levels (PDH/PDL reference lines)
✅ Mobile-Friendly Compact Mode (for smaller screens)
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
→ Pine Script Version: v6
→ Indicator Type: Overlay (displays on price chart)
→ License: Mozilla Public License 2.0
→ Copyright: BULLBYTE
→ Object Limits: 300 labels, 100 lines, 50 boxes
→ Memory Management: Automatic cleanup system (FIFO queue)
→ Repainting: Non-repainting (signals confirmed on bar close)
→ Timeframe Support: All timeframes (1s to Monthly)
→ Instrument Support: Forex, Crypto, Indices, Commodities, Stocks
→ HTF Data Handling: lookahead_off with historical offset
VERSION HISTORY
v1.0 - Initial Release
→ Kinetic Pulse engine with volume weighting and Fisher Transform
→ 15-factor confluence scoring system
→ Trade analysis state machine with hysteresis
→ Automated trade tracking and monitoring
→ Dual dashboard system (market conditions + factor analysis)
→ 9 alert conditions
→ 3 signal display styles
→ Instrument-aware calibration
→ Full risk management framework
WHO IS THIS INDICATOR FOR?
IDEAL FOR:
✓ Scalpers and day traders seeking high-confluence reversal entries
✓ Swing traders who want quality over quantity
✓ Traders who appreciate systematic, rules-based analysis
✓ Multi-timeframe traders who value HTF confirmation
✓ Forex traders who respect session timing
✓ Crypto traders needing volatility-adjusted parameters
✓ Traders who want complete trade management (entry, stop, targets)
✓ Analytical traders who want transparency in signal generation
NOT IDEAL FOR:
✗ Traders seeking a "set and forget" holy grail system
✗ Traders who don't want to learn the methodology
✗ Traders unwilling to accept losing trades as part of the process
✗ Traders who need constant signals (this is a quality-focused system)
✗ Traders who ignore risk management
FINAL THOUGHTS
The Kinetic Scalper is the result of extensive research into momentum behavior, volume confirmation, and multi-factor confluence analysis. It's designed to identify high-probability reversal setups while maintaining strict risk management and providing complete transparency.
This is NOT a magic solution. It's a sophisticated TOOL that requires:
→ Understanding of the methodology
→ Proper risk management discipline
→ Patience to wait for quality setups
→ Willingness to accept losses as part of trading
→ Integration with your own analysis and judgment
Used properly as part of a complete trading plan, the Kinetic Scalper can help you identify high-confluence opportunities and manage trades systematically.
Remember: Quality over quantity. Discipline over emotion. Risk management over everything.
Trade smart. Trade safe.
© 2025 BULLBYTE | Kinetic Scalper v1.0 | For Educational Purposes Only
True Three Soldiers Method (TTSM) - Breakout ConfirmationIndicator Overview
True Three Soldiers Method (TTSM) - Made in China is a quantifiable evolution beyond traditional candlestick pattern recognition. It replaces subjective visual analysis with an objective, data-driven momentum system featuring smart breakout confirmation.
Core Innovation: Beyond Traditional Pattern Recognition
Traditional three-soldier patterns merely check for three consecutive bullish/bearish candles. TTSM goes much deeper:
Dual Signal System: It identifies both single-candle and three-candle momentum signals, providing earlier warnings of potential trend changes.
Quantifiable Strength Metrics: Each signal must meet customizable thresholds for both absolute price movement (percentage change) and relative efficiency (close-to-open distance relative to total range).
Breakout Confirmation Logic: The real innovation lies in the "True Signal" mechanism. Preliminary signals are tracked, and only when price breaks above the highest high of recent bullish signals (or below the lowest low of recent bearish signals) does it trigger a confirmed entry signal. This eliminates false breakouts and ensures you're trading with confirmed momentum.
Absolute Strength: Quantifies momentum via percentage price change.
Relative Strength: Measures candlestick efficiency (close-to-open vs. total range).
True Signal Validation: A "True" entry signal triggers only after price confirms momentum by breaking above/below a cluster of recent preliminary signals, filtering out false moves.
Dual-Layer Signal System
Key Features
🔴 Amber Signals (Preparation): Single-candle or three-candle patterns that meet strength criteria. These indicate potential momentum building and can be used for preparation or light positioning.
🟢 Green Signals (True Breakout): Triggered only when price breaks above/below the recent signal cluster extremes. These represent confirmed momentum and are ideal for main entries.
🎚 Fully Customizable: Every parameter—absolute/relative strength thresholds, lookback periods, and average calculations—can be adjusted to match your trading style and market conditions.
📊 Clear Visual Feedback: Color-coded labels and reference lines make signal identification instant and intuitive.
Parameter Customization Guide
All parameters are organized in intuitive groups:
Strength Thresholds: Adjust absolute (%) and relative (%) strength requirements for both long and short signals.
First Signal Thresholds: Special thresholds for when a signal is the first in the lookback period.
Lookback & Averages: Control how many bars are considered for signal tracking and moving averages.
Strategic Application
Preparation Signals: Use amber signals to prepare for potential moves, set alerts, or enter with smaller positions.
True Signals: Green/red "True" signals indicate confirmed momentum—ideal for main entries with proper risk management.
Combination Strategy: Pair TTSM with trend indicators (like Supertrend) for higher probability trades—only take True Signals in the direction of the main trend.
Session Volume Profile Sniffer: HVN & Rejection ZonesA simple tool built for traders who rely on intraday volume structure.
What this script does
This script tracks volume distribution inside a selected session and highlights two key price levels:
High Volume Nodes (HVNs) — areas where price spent time building heavy participation.
Low Volume Nodes (LVNs) — thin zones where price moved quickly with very little interest.
Instead of plotting a full profile, this tool gives you the exact rejection-level lines you usually hunt manually.
Why these levels matter
HVN → price tends to react, stall, or flip direction
LVN → price often rejects strongly since liquidity is thin
Rejection patterns around these areas give clean entry signals
Positioning trades around HVN/LVN helps filter noise in choppy sessions
This script removes the trouble of drawing profiles, counting bins, or guessing node levels. Everything is calculated inside the session you choose.
How the detection works
Inside your session window, the script:
1. Tracks each tick-based price bucket
2. Accumulates raw volume for every bucket
Identifies:
HVNs = buckets with volume above a tier
LVNs = buckets with volume below a tier
3. Prints each level as a single clean line
4. Generates:
Long signal → bounce from LVN
Short signal → rejection from HVN
Built-in exits use ATR-based conditions for quick testing.
Features
Session-based volume mapping
HVN + LVN levels drawn automatically
Entry triggers based on rejection
ATR exits for experimental backtests
Clean, minimal visual output
Best use cases
Intraday futures
Index scalping
FX sessions (London / NY)
Crypto sessions (user-timed)
Anyone who trades around volume structure
Adjustable settings
Session window
Volume bin size
HVN multiplier
LVN multiplier
Enable/disable zone lines
This keeps it flexible enough for both scalpers and slow-paced intraday setups.
Important note
This script is built for study + idea testing.
It is not intended as a final system.
Once you identify how price behaves around these nodes, you can blend this tool into your own setup.
Normalized Volume Dynamics [NVD]Concept & Overview
**Normalized Volume Dynamics (NVD)** is a volume analysis indicator designed to reduce time-of-day noise and highlight unusual volume behavior relative to historical conditions.
Most standard volume indicators compare current volume to a rolling average, which can lead to misleading readings during naturally active periods.
**NVD** addresses this by using a time-normalized volume baseline, comparing the current bar’s volume to volume observed at the same intraday bar position across prior sessions, rather than to a generic moving average.
This approach helps distinguish expected activity from statistically abnormal volume.
**Market Suitability**
The time-normalized logic depends on consistent intraday data structure.
**Crypto (24/7 Markets):**
Continuous trading provides consistent intraday alignment, making normalization most reliable.
**Futures:**
Continuous futures contracts with minimal session gaps generally work well.
**Stocks & Forex:**
Session gaps, holidays, and irregular trading hours may introduce minor baseline drift. While the indicator remains functional, continuous markets are preferred for best accuracy.
**How the Indicator Works**
NVD combines three core components:
**1. Time-Normalized Volume Baseline**
Current volume is compared against the average volume of the same intraday bar position over prior sessions.
* Filters out predictable time-based volume patterns
* Highlights volume that exceeds what is historically typical for that point in the session
* Automatically falls back to a smoothed volume average on non-intraday charts or limited history
**2. Efficiency Oscillator (Lower Panel)**
The histogram evaluates the relationship between price movement and volume effort, showing how efficiently price is moving.
Color interpretation:
* **Green Columns:** Buying pressure with high efficiency (Trend is healthy).
* **Red Columns:** Selling pressure with high efficiency.
* **Yellow Columns:** Volume Spike. Abnormal volume detected (2x average) indicating a potential breakout or exhaustion.
* **Grey Columns:** Absorption/Churn. Volume is present but price is not moving significantly. This often happens before a violent move
**3. Informational Flow Signals (Main Chart)**
The indicator can mark candles where unusual volume coincides with price rejection. These markers are informational and require multiple conditions:
* Volume exceeds the selected baseline by a user-defined multiplier
* Price makes a new local high or low but closes back within the candle range, indicating rejection
* Optional Money Flow Index (MFI) filter confirms an overbought or oversold condition
**Dashboard Overview**
An optional dashboard provides a compact summary of the indicator’s internal states for quick reference.
The dashboard displays:
**Trend State (ADX)**
* Uses ADX to classify conditions as **TRENDING** or **RANGING**
* Helps contextualize whether volume behavior is occurring in a directional environment
**Flow Bias**
* Derived from the Efficiency Oscillator and VWAP relationship
* Displays:
**BUYING**
**SELLING**
**ABSORPTION** (low efficiency / churn)
* An arrow indicates whether price is positioned above or below VWAP
**Volume Status**
* Indicates whether current volume qualifies as a high-volume condition relative to the selected baseline
* Matches the logic used for histogram coloring and informational markers
**Multi-Timeframe Support**
* The dashboard can optionally run on a separate timeframe
* Users may choose to sync the histogram with the dashboard timeframe or keep it on the chart timeframe
*Note: The dashboard summarizes internal calculations and does not generate independent trade signals. All values update on confirmed bars.*
**How to Trade: "INFO" Signals**
The chart arrows are labeled **INFO BUY** and **INFO SELL** to emphasize that these are informational warnings of stopping volume, not blind entry signals.
**INFO BUY (Green Arrow):**
* **The Logic:** Sellers pushed price to a low, but massive volume entered to absorb the sell pressure, forcing a close in the upper range. This is a "Bear Trap" or Liquidity Sweep.
* **Usage:** If you are Short, this is a warning to tighten stops. If looking for Longs, wait for price to break the high of the signal candle for confirmation.
**INFO SELL (Red Arrow):**
* **The Logic:** Buyers pushed price to a high, but massive volume entered to block the move, forcing a close in the lower range. This is a "Bull Trap."
* **Usage:** If you are Long, this indicates overhead resistance/supply. If looking for Shorts, wait for price to break the low of the signal candle.
**Features & Settings**
* Time-Normalized or Recent-Average volume calculation modes
* Efficiency histogram with absorption and volume spike detection
* Optional MFI filter for informational signals
* VWAP-based contextual filter
* Dashboard showing trend state, flow bias, and volume status
* Non-repainting alerts triggered on bar close
**Recommended Usage**
* Higher timeframes (5m and above) generally provide clearer structure
* On lower timeframes, increasing the analysis period can help reduce noise
* Designed to be used as a supporting analysis tool, not a standalone system
**Disclaimer**
*This indicator is provided strictly for educational and informational purposes. It does not constitute financial, investment, trading, or other professional advice.*
*All calculations, visualizations, and signals produced by this indicator are derived solely from historical price and volume data. No representation is made that the indicator can predict future market behavior or outcomes. Any interpretations drawn from its output are the sole responsibility of the user.*
*Trading and investing involve substantial risk, including the possible loss of all or more than the initial capital. Market conditions can change rapidly, and past market behavior, patterns, or indicator performance do not guarantee similar results in the future.*
*The informational markers, alerts, dashboard readings, and histogram values generated by this indicator are not trade recommendations and should not be used as the sole basis for making trading decisions. Users are encouraged to combine this tool with their own analysis, risk management, and confirmation methods.*
*The author assumes no responsibility or liability for any trading decisions, losses, or damages resulting directly or indirectly from the use of this indicator. By using this script, you acknowledge that you are solely responsible for your trading decisions and outcomes.*
*Use at your own risk.*
Absorption BubblesSUMMARY
This indicator visualizes absorption events by plotting bubbles on candle wicks where volume activity suggests one side of the market is absorbing the other’s pressure. Instead of raw volume, the script normalizes activity against a rolling standard deviation defined by the Lookback Period. Bubbles appear on upper or lower wicks depending on whether buyers or sellers are absorbing pressure. The goal is to highlight whether aggressive orders are being accepted or absorbed at key price points.
METHODOLOGY
Absorption occurs when one side of the market absorbs aggressive orders from the other, preventing continuation. The script measures normalized volume against a user‑defined threshold to filter out weaker signals.
Green bubbles on upper wicks → Selling absorption (buyers push price up, sellers absorb the buying).
Red bubbles on lower wicks → Buying absorption (sellers push price down, buyers absorb the selling).
Red‑colored bars highlight candles where large volume is concentrated inside the body, signifying aggressive selling activity.
Green‑colored bars highlight candles where large volume is concentrated inside the body, signifying aggressive buying activity.
The Lookback Period controls how many bars are used to calculate the rolling standard deviation of volume, letting traders adjust sensitivity to recent vs. longer‑term activity. Optional significant volume lines extend forward, marking areas where absorption was strongest.
FUNCTIONS
Normalized volume detection using rolling standard deviation
Adjustable Lookback Period for volume normalization
Dynamic bubble plotting on candle wicks (size scales with absorption strength)
Separate visualization for buying vs. selling absorption
Alerts for buying absorption, selling absorption, or any absorption event (only at bar close)
Bar coloring when large absorption occurs inside candle bodies
APPLICATION
Setup: Add the script to any chart and timeframe. Adjust the Absorption Threshold to filter out weaker bubbles and the Lookback Period to control how volume normalization is calculated. Red bubbles highlight buying absorption, often signalling potential price pivots - price can often go upwards from this. Green bubbles mark selling absorption, reflecting resistance to upward moves - price may go downwards from this.
Interpretation:
Green bubbles on upper wicks = sellers absorbing buying pressure.
Red bubbles on lower wicks = buyers absorbing selling pressure.
Larger bubbles = stronger absorption relative to recent volume.
Settings & Use:
Raising the Absorption Threshold filters out smaller bubbles, leaving only significant absorption events.
Changing the Lookback Period alters how “normal” volume is defined — shorter periods make the script more sensitive, longer periods smooth out noise.
Alerts can be set for buying absorption, selling absorption, or any absorption event, and they only trigger at bar close to avoid noise.
VolumeTradingView made the default "Volume" script and I found it very bland because it only displayed volume.
This script is more than just about volume. It also includes:
- A comparison between price increase between the last candle of the post-market hours and first candle of the pre-market hours.
- Relative volume label of that sequence.
- Explicit pre-market, RTH, and post-market hours labels.
GARCH Volume Volatility [MarkitTick]Title: GARCH Volume Volatility
Description
Overview
The GARCH Volume Volatility (GV) indicator is a sophisticated quantitative tool designed to analyze the rate of change in market participation. While the vast majority of technical indicators focus on Price Volatility (how much price moves), this script focuses on Volume Volatility (how unstable the participation is).
Market volume is rarely distributed evenly; it tends to cluster. Periods of high activity are often followed by more high activity, and periods of calm tend to persist. This behavior is known as "heteroskedasticity." This script utilizes an Exponentially Weighted Moving Average (EWMA) model—a core component of Generalized Autoregressive Conditional Heteroskedasticity (GARCH) frameworks—to model these changing variance regimes.
By isolating volume volatility from raw volume data, this tool helps traders distinguish between sustainable liquidity flows and erratic, unsustainable volume shocks that often precede market reversals or breakouts.
Methodology and Calculations
1. Logarithmic vs. Percentage Returns
The foundation of this indicator is the calculation of "Volume Returns"—the period-over-period change in volume.
- The script defaults to Logarithmic Returns. In financial statistics, log returns are preferred because they normalize data that can vary wildly in magnitude (such as cryptocurrency volume spikes), providing a more symmetric view of changes.
- Users can opt for standard percentage changes if they prefer a linear approach.
2. Variance Proxy (Squared Returns)
To measure volatility, the direction of the volume change (up or down) matters less than the magnitude. The script squares the returns to create a "Variance Proxy." This ensures that a massive drop in volume is treated with the same statistical weight as a massive spike in volume—both represent a significant change in the volatility of participation.
3. GARCH-Style Smoothing (EWMA)
Standard Moving Averages (SMA) treat all data points in the lookback period equally. However, volatility is dynamic. This script uses an EWMA model with a tunable "Lambda" (Decay Factor).
- The Recursive Formula: The current calculation relies on a weighted average of the current variance and the previous period's smoothed variance.
- Memory Effect: This allows the indicator to "remember" recent volatility shocks while gradually letting their influence fade. This mimics the GARCH process of conditional variance.
4. Dynamic Statistical Thresholds
The final output is the Volatility (square root of variance). To make this data actionable, the script calculates a dynamic upper and lower limit based on the standard deviation (Z-Score) of the volatility itself over a user-defined lookback period.
How to Use
The indicator plots a histogram that categorizes the market into four distinct volatility regimes:
1. High Volatility (Red Histogram)
Trigger: Volatility > High Band (Upper Standard Deviation).
Interpretation: This signals an extreme anomaly in volume stability. This is not just "high volume," but "erratic volume behavior." This often occurs at:
- Capitulation bottoms (panic selling).
- Euphoric tops (blow-off tops).
- Major news events or earnings releases.
2. Elevated Volatility (Maroon Histogram)
Trigger: Volatility > Mean Average.
Interpretation: The market is in an active state. Participation is changing rapidly, but within statistically normal bounds. This is common during healthy, trending moves where new participants are entering the market steadily.
3. Normal/Low Volatility (Green Histogram)
Trigger: Volatility is within the lower bands.
Interpretation: The market volume is stable. There are no sudden shocks in participation. This is typical of consolidation phases or "creeping" trends where the price drifts without significant volume conviction.
4. Extremely Low Volatility (Bright Green/Transparent)
Trigger: Volatility < Low Band.
Interpretation: The "calm before the storm." When volume volatility collapses to near-zero, it implies that the market has reached a state of equilibrium or disinterest. Historically, volatility is cyclical; periods of extreme compression often lead to violent expansion.
Settings and Configuration
Core Settings
- Use EWMA: When checked (Default), uses the recursive GARCH-style calculation. If unchecked, it reverts to a simple SMA of variance, which is less sensitive to recent shocks but more stable.
- Log Returns: Uses natural log for calculations. Highly recommended for assets with exponential growth or large volume ranges.
- Length: The baseline period for the calculation.
- Threshold Lookback: The number of bars used to calculate the Mean and Standard Deviation bands.
- EWMA Lambda: The decay factor (0.0 to 1.0). A value of 0.94 is standard for risk metrics.
-- Higher Lambda (e.g., 0.98): The indicator reacts slower and is smoother (long memory).
-- Lower Lambda (e.g., 0.80): The indicator reacts very fast to new data (short memory).
Visuals
- Show Thresholds: Toggles the visibility of the statistical bands on the chart.
- High Band (StdDev): The multiplier for the upper warning zone. Default is 1.5 deviations. Increasing this to 2.0 or 3.0 will filter for only the most extreme events.
Disclaimer This tool is for educational and technical analysis purposes only. Breakouts can fail (fake-outs), and past geometric patterns do not guarantee future price action. Always manage risk and use this tool in conjunction with other forms of analysis.
PEAD ScreenerPEAD Screener - Post-Earnings Announcement Drift Scanner
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WHY EARNINGS ANNOUNCEMENTS CREATE OPPORTUNITY
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The days immediately following an earnings announcement are among the noisiest periods for any stock. Within hours, the market must digest new information about a company's profits, revenue, and future outlook. Analysts scramble to update their models. Institutions rebalance positions. Retail traders react to headlines.
This chaos creates a well-documented phenomenon called Post-Earnings Announcement Drift (PEAD): stocks that beat expectations tend to keep rising, while those that miss tend to keep falling - often for weeks after the initial announcement. Academic research has confirmed this pattern persists across decades and markets.
But not every earnings surprise is equal. A company that beats estimates by 5 cents might move very differently than one that beats by 5 cents with unusually high volume, or one where both earnings AND revenue exceeded expectations. Raw numbers alone don't tell the full story.
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HOW "STANDARDIZED UNEXPECTED" METRICS CUT THROUGH THE NOISE
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This screener uses a statistical technique to measure how "surprising" a result truly is - not just whether it beat or missed, but how unusual that beat or miss was compared to the company's own history.
The core idea: convert raw surprises into Z-scores.
A Z-score answers the question: "How many standard deviations away from normal is this result?"
- A Z-score of 0 means the result was exactly average
- A Z-score of +2 means the result was unusually high (better than ~95% of historical results)
- A Z-score of -2 means the result was unusually low
By standardizing surprises this way, we can compare apples to apples. A small-cap biotech's $0.02 beat might actually be more significant than a mega-cap's $0.50 beat, once we account for each company's typical variability.
This screener applies this standardization to three dimensions: earnings (SUE), revenue (SURGE), and volume (SUV).
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THE 9 SCREENING CRITERIA
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1. SUE (Standardized Unexpected Earnings)
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WHAT IT IS:
SUE measures how surprising an earnings result was, adjusted for the company's historical forecast accuracy.
Calculation: Take the earnings surprise (actual EPS minus analyst estimate), then divide by the standard deviation of past forecast errors. This uses a rolling window of the last 8 quarters by default.
Formula: SUE = (Actual EPS - Estimated EPS) / Standard Deviation of Past Errors
HOW TO INTERPRET:
- SUE > +2.0: Strongly positive surprise - earnings beat expectations by an unusually large margin. These stocks often continue drifting higher.
- SUE between 0 and +2.0: Modest positive surprise - beat expectations, but within normal range.
- SUE between -2.0 and 0: Modest negative surprise - missed expectations, but within normal range.
- SUE < -2.0: Strongly negative surprise - significant miss. These stocks often continue drifting lower.
For long positions, look for SUE values above +2.0, ideally combined with positive SURGE.
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2. SURGE (Standardized Unexpected Revenue)
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WHAT IT IS:
SURGE applies the same standardization technique to revenue surprises. While earnings can be manipulated through accounting choices, revenue is harder to fake - it represents actual sales.
Calculation: Take the revenue surprise (actual revenue minus analyst estimate), then divide by the standard deviation of past revenue forecast errors.
Formula: SURGE = (Actual Revenue - Estimated Revenue) / Standard Deviation of Past Errors
HOW TO INTERPRET:
- SURGE > +1.5: Strongly positive revenue surprise - the company sold significantly more than expected.
- SURGE between 0 and +1.5: Modest positive surprise.
- SURGE < 0: Revenue missed expectations.
The most powerful signals occur when BOTH SUE and SURGE are positive and elevated (ideally SUE > 2.0 AND SURGE > 1.5). This indicates the company beat on both profitability AND top-line growth - a much stronger signal than either alone.
When SUE and SURGE diverge significantly (e.g., high SUE but negative SURGE), treat with caution - the earnings beat may have come from cost-cutting rather than genuine growth.
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3. SUV (Standardized Unexpected Volume)
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WHAT IT IS:
SUV detects unusual trading volume after accounting for how volatile the stock is. More volatile stocks naturally have higher volume, so raw volume comparisons can be misleading.
Calculation: This uses regression analysis to model the expected relationship between price volatility and volume. The "unexpected" volume is the residual - how much actual volume deviated from what the model predicted. This residual is then standardized into a Z-score.
In plain terms: SUV asks "Given how much this stock typically moves, is today's volume unusually high or low?"
HOW TO INTERPRET:
- SUV > +2.0: Exceptionally high volume relative to the stock's volatility. This often signals institutional activity - big players moving in or out.
- SUV between +1.0 and +2.0: Elevated volume - above normal interest.
- SUV between -1.0 and +1.0: Normal volume range.
- SUV < -1.0: Unusually quiet - less activity than expected.
High SUV combined with positive price movement suggests accumulation (buying). High SUV combined with negative price movement suggests distribution (selling).
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4. % From D0 Close
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WHAT IT IS:
This measures how far the current price has moved from the closing price on its initial earnings reaction day (D0). The "reaction day" is the first trading day that fully reflects the earnings news - typically the day after an after-hours announcement, or the announcement day itself for pre-market releases.
Calculation: ((Current Price - D0 Close) / D0 Close) × 100
HOW TO INTERPRET:
- Positive values: Stock has gained ground since earnings. The higher the percentage, the stronger the post-earnings drift.
- 0% to +5%: Modest positive drift - earnings were received well but momentum is limited.
- +5% to +15%: Strong drift - buyers continue accumulating.
- > +15%: Exceptional drift - significant institutional interest likely.
- Negative values: Stock has given back gains or extended losses since earnings. May indicate the initial reaction was overdone, or that sentiment is deteriorating.
This metric is most meaningful within the first 5-20 trading days after earnings. Extended drift (maintaining gains over 2+ weeks) is a stronger signal than a quick spike that fades.
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5. # Pocket Pivots
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WHAT IT IS:
Pocket Pivots are a volume-based pattern developed by Chris Kacher and Gil Morales. They identify days where institutional buyers are likely accumulating shares without causing obvious breakouts.
Calculation: A Pocket Pivot occurs when:
- The stock closes higher than it opened (up day)
- The stock closes higher than the previous day's close
- Today's volume exceeds the highest down-day volume of the prior 10 trading sessions
The screener counts how many Pocket Pivots have occurred since the earnings announcement.
HOW TO INTERPRET:
- 0 Pocket Pivots: No detected institutional accumulation patterns since earnings.
- 1-2 Pocket Pivots: Some institutional buying interest - worth monitoring.
- 3+ Pocket Pivots: Strong accumulation signal - institutions appear to be building positions.
Pocket Pivots are most significant when they occur:
- Immediately following earnings announcements
- Near moving average support (10-day, 21-day, or 50-day)
- On above-average volume
- After a period of price consolidation
Multiple Pocket Pivots in a short period suggest sustained institutional demand, not just a one-day event.
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6. ADX/DI (Trend Strength and Direction)
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WHAT IT IS:
ADX (Average Directional Index) measures trend strength regardless of direction. DI (Directional Indicator) shows whether the trend is bullish or bearish.
Calculation: ADX uses a 14-period lookback to measure how directional (trending) price movement is. Values range from 0 to 100. The +DI and -DI components compare upward and downward movement.
The screener shows:
- ADX value (trend strength)
- Direction indicator: "+" for bullish (price trending up), "-" for bearish (price trending down)
HOW TO INTERPRET:
- ADX < 20: Weak trend - the stock is moving sideways, choppy. Not ideal for momentum trading.
- ADX 20-25: Trend is emerging - potentially starting a directional move.
- ADX 25-40: Strong trend - clear directional movement. Good for momentum plays.
- ADX > 40: Very strong trend - powerful move in progress, but may be extended.
The direction indicator (+/-) tells you which way:
- "25+" means ADX of 25 with bullish direction (uptrend)
- "25-" means ADX of 25 with bearish direction (downtrend)
For post-earnings plays, ideal setups show ADX rising above 25 with positive direction, confirming the earnings reaction is developing into a sustained trend rather than a one-day spike.
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7. Institutional Buying PASS
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WHAT IT IS:
This proprietary composite indicator detects patterns consistent with institutional accumulation at three stages after earnings:
EARLY (Days 0-4): Looks for "large block" buying on the earnings reaction day (exceptionally high volume with a close in the upper half of the day's range) combined with follow-through buying on the next day.
MID (Days 5-9): Checks for sustained elevated volume (averaging 1.5x the 20-day average) combined with positive drift and consistent upward price movement (more up days than down days).
LATE (Days 10+): Detects either visible accumulation (positive drift with high volume) OR stealth accumulation (positive drift with unusually LOW volume - suggesting smart money is quietly building positions without attracting attention).
HOW TO INTERPRET:
- Check mark/value of '1': Institutional buying pattern detected. The stock shows characteristics consistent with large players accumulating shares.
- X mark/value of '0': No institutional buying pattern detected. This doesn't mean institutions aren't buying - just that the typical footprints aren't visible.
A passing grade here adds conviction to other bullish signals. Institutions have research teams, information advantages, and long time horizons. When their footprints appear in the data, it often precedes sustained moves.
Important: This is a pattern detection tool, not a guarantee. Always combine with other analysis.
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8. Strong ATR Drift PASS
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WHAT IT IS:
This measures whether the stock has drifted significantly relative to its own volatility. Instead of asking "did it move 10%?", it asks "did it move more than 1.5 ATRs?"
ATR (Average True Range) measures a stock's typical daily movement. A volatile stock might move 5% daily, while a stable stock might move 0.5%. Using ATR normalizes for this difference.
Calculation:
ATR Drift = (Current Close - D0 Close) / D0 ATR in dollars
The indicator passes when ATR Drift exceeds 1.5 AND at least 5 days have passed since earnings.
HOW TO INTERPRET:
- Check mark/value of '1': The stock has drifted more than 1.5 times its average daily range since earnings - a statistically significant move that suggests genuine momentum, not just noise.
- X mark/value of '0': The drift (if any) is within normal volatility bounds - could just be random fluctuation.
Why wait 5 days? The immediate post-earnings reaction (days 0-2) often includes gap fills and noise. By day 5, if the stock is still extended beyond 1.5 ATRs from the earnings close, it suggests real buying pressure, not just a reflexive gap.
A passing grade here helps filter out stocks that "beat earnings" but haven't actually moved meaningfully. It focuses attention on stocks where the market is voting with real capital.
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9. Days Since D0
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WHAT IT IS:
Simply counts the number of trading days since the earnings reaction day (D0).
HOW TO INTERPRET:
- Days 0-5 (Green): Fresh earnings - the information is new, institutional repositioning is active, and momentum trades are most potent. This is the "sweet spot" for PEAD strategies.
- Days 6-10 (Neutral): Mid-period - some edge remains but diminishing. Good for adding to winning positions, less ideal for new entries.
- Days 11+ (Red): Extended period - most of the post-earnings drift has typically played out. Higher risk that momentum fades or reverses.
Research shows PEAD effects are strongest in the first 5-10 days after earnings, then decay. Beyond 20-30 days, the informational advantage of the earnings surprise is largely priced in.
Use this to prioritize: focus on stocks with strong signals that are still in the early window, and be more selective about entries as days accumulate.
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PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER
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You can use this screener in the chart view or in the Screener.
One combination of the above filters to develop a shortlist of positive drift candidates may be:
- SUE > 2.0 (significant earnings beat)
- SURGE > 1.5 (significant revenue beat)
- Positive % From D0 Close (price confirming the good news)
- Institutional Buying PASS (big players accumulating)
- Strong ATR Drift PASS (statistically significant movement)
- Days Since D0 < 10 (still in the active drift window)
No single indicator is sufficient. The power comes from convergence - when multiple independent measures all point the same direction.
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SETTINGS
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Key adjustable parameters:
- SUE Method: "Analyst-based" uses consensus estimates; "Time-series" uses year-over-year comparison
- Window Size: Number of quarters used for standardization (default: 8)
- ATR Drift Threshold: Minimum ATR multiple for "strong" classification (default: 1.5)
- Institutional Buying thresholds: Adjustable volume and CLV parameters
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DISCLAIMER
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This screener is a research tool, not financial advice. Past patterns do not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own due diligence and manage risk appropriately. Post-earnings trading involves significant uncertainty and volatility. The 'SUE' in this indicator does not represent a real person; any similarity to actual Sue's (or Susans for that matter) living or dead is quite frankly ridiculous, not to mention coincidental.
Clean Volume (SUV)The Problem with Raw Volume
Traditional volume bars tell you how much traded, but not whether that amount is unusual. This creates noise that misleads traders:
Stock A averages 1M shares with wild daily swings (500K-2M is normal). Today's 2M volume looks like a spike—but it's just a routine high day.
Stock B averages 1M shares with rock-steady volume (950K-1.05M typical). Today's 2M volume is genuinely extraordinary—institutions are clearly active.
Both show identical 200% relative volume. But Stock B's reading is far more significant. Raw volume and simple relative volume (RVol) can't distinguish between these situations, leading to:
- False signals on naturally volatile stocks
- Missed signals on stable stocks where smaller deviations matter
- Inconsistent comparisons across different securities
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A Solution: Standardized Unexpected Volume (SUV)
SUV applies statistical normalization to volume, measuring how many standard deviations today's volume is from the mean. This z-score approach accounts for each stock's individual volume stability, not just its average.
SUV = (Today's Volume - Average Volume) / Standard Deviation of Volume
Using the examples above:
- Stock A (high volatility): SUV = 2.0 — elevated but not unusual for this stock
- Stock B (low volatility): SUV = 10.0 — extremely unusual, demands attention
SUV automatically calibrates to each security's behaviour, making volume readings comparable across any stock, ETF, or timeframe.
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What SUV Is Good For
✅ Identifying genuine volume anomalies — separates signal from noise
✅ Comparing volume across different securities — apples-to-apples z-scores
✅ Spotting institutional activity — large players create statistically significant footprints
✅ Confirming breakouts — high SUV validates price moves
✅ Detecting exhaustion — extreme SUV after extended moves may signal climax
✅ Finding "dry" setups — negative SUV reveals quiet accumulation periods
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Where SUV Has Limitations
⚠️ Earnings/news events — SUV will spike dramatically (by design), but the statistical reading may be less meaningful when fundamentals change
⚠️ Low-float stocks — extreme volume volatility can produce erratic SUV readings
⚠️ First 20 bars — needs lookback period to establish baseline; early readings are less reliable
⚠️ Doesn't predict direction — SUV measures volume intensity, not whether price will rise or fall
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How to Read This Indicator
Bar Height
Displays actual volume (like a traditional volume chart) so you can still see absolute levels.
Bar Color (SUV Intensity)
Color intensity reflects the SUV z-score. Brighter = more unusual.
Up Days (Green Gradient):
| Color | SUV Range | Meaning |
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| Bright Green | ≥ 3.0 | EXTREME — Highly unusual buying activity |
| Green | ≥ 2.0 | VERY HIGH — Significant accumulation |
| Light Green | ≥ 1.5 | HIGH — Above-average interest |
| Pale Green | ≥ 1.0 | ELEVATED — Moderately active |
| Muted Green | 0 to 1.0 | NORMAL — Typical volume |
| Dark Grey | < 0 | DRY — Below-average, quiet |
Down Days (Red Gradient):
| Color | SUV Range | Meaning |
|------------|-----------|-----------------------------------------|
| Bright Red | ≥ 3.0 | EXTREME — Panic selling or capitulation |
| Red | ≥ 2.0 | VERY HIGH — Heavy distribution |
| Light Red | ≥ 1.5 | HIGH — Active selling |
| Pale Red | ≥ 1.0 | ELEVATED — Moderate selling |
| Muted Red | 0 to 1.0 | NORMAL — Routine down day |
| Dark Grey | < 0 | DRY — Light profit-taking |
Coiled State (Tan/Beige):
When detected, bars turn muted tan regardless of direction. This indicates:
- Volume compression (SUV below threshold for consecutive days)
- Volatility contraction (ATR below average)
- Price tightness (small recent moves)
Coiled states may precede significant breakouts.
Special Markers
"P" Label (Blue) — Pocket Pivot detected. Morales & Kacher's signal fires when:
- Price closes higher than previous close
- Price closes above the open (green candle)
- Volume exceeds the highest down-day volume of the last 10 bars
Pocket Pivots may indicate institutional buying before a traditional breakout.
"C" Label (Orange) — Coiled state confirmed. The stock is consolidating with compressed volume and tight price action. Watch for expansion.
Dashboard
The configurable dashboard displays real-time metrics. Default items:
- Vol — Current bar volume
- SUV — Z-score value
- Class — Classification (EXTREME/VERY HIGH/HIGH/ELEVATED/NORMAL/DRY/COILED)
- Proj RVol — Projected end-of-day relative volume (intraday only)
Additional optional items: Direction, Coil Status, Relative ATR, Pocket Pivot, Average Volume.
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Practical Usage Tips
1. SUV ≥ 2 on breakouts — Validates the move has institutional participation
2. Watch for SUV < 0 bases — Quiet accumulation zones where smart money builds positions
3. Coil → Expansion — After consecutive coiled days, the first SUV ≥ 1.5 bar often signals direction
4. Pocket Pivots in bases — Early accumulation signals before price breaks out
5. Extreme SUV (≥3) after extended moves — May indicate climax/exhaustion rather than continuation
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Settings Overview
| Group | Key Settings |
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| SUV Settings | Lookback period (default 20) |
| Coil Detection | Enable/disable, sensitivity thresholds |
| Pocket Pivot | Enable/disable, lookback period |
| Display | Dashboard style (Ribbon/Table), position, text size |
| Dashboard Items | Toggle which metrics appear |
| Colors | Fully customizable gradient colors |
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Credits
SUV concept adapted from academic literature on standardized unexpected volume in market microstructure research. Pocket Pivot methodology based on Gil Morales and Chris Kacher's work. Coil detection inspired by volatility contraction patterns.
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This indicator does not provide financial advice. Always combine volume analysis with price action, market context, and proper risk management. No animals were harmed during the coding and testing of this indicator.
NeoChartLabs POCOne of our Favorite Indicators - the High Time Frame Point of Control with a Volume Profile.
Shout out to p2pasta for the original script, we updated to v6.
Currently included: Monthly, 3 months and 6 months.
/* DEFINITION */
Point Of Control (= POC) is a price level at which the heaviest volumes were traded.
Value Area High/Low (=VAH/VAL) is a range of prices where the majority of trading volume took place. Naturally, Value Area High being the top price level and Value Area Low being the lowest. POC always is between the two.
/* HOW TO TRADE WITH THIS INDICATOR */
The basis for POC is determining bias on whichever timeframe you choose.
1. Identify a POC on the timeframe of your choosing.
/* If you choose a "low" timeframe (monthly here) then make sure to look at the higher timeframes to see how it is playing against a higher timeframe POC.
2. When the price is moving away from the POC (either to the upside or downside) this will confirm or invalidate the trade.
3. You can now enter the trade on bias or wait for a retest of the same POC.
Volume-Based Candle Shading Pro [LTS]Overview
Volume-Based Candle Shading Pro is a visual aid that highlights how “unusual” each bar’s volume is compared to recent activity. It adjusts candle colors based on whether volume is above, below, or near its average, helping you quickly spot high-activity pushes and quiet rotations on any symbol or timeframe.
How it works
For each bar, the script calculates a simple moving average of volume over a user-defined lookback. It then compares the current bar’s volume to that average.
Bullish candles start from a bullish base color, and bearish candles from a bearish base color. Depending on the volume ratio, that base color is blended toward a “high volume mix” color when volume is elevated, or toward a “low volume mix” color when volume is muted. The strength of the blend increases as the bar’s volume moves further away from the average, so extreme volume stands out visually while average bars remain close to the base colors.
Colors are applied with the built-in barcolor() function, so the indicator only affects candle appearance; it does not modify price, volume, or any other chart values.
Inputs
Bullish Base Color / Bearish Base Color
Primary colors used for up and down candles when volume is close to its average.
High Volume Mix Color
Color that is blended into the base color when volume is above its moving average. This is typically chosen as a darker or more intense shade to make heavy-volume bars stand out.
Low Volume Mix Color
Color that is blended into the base color when volume is below its moving average. Many users choose a lighter shade to visually de-emphasize low-participation bars.
Volume MA Length
Number of previous bars used to compute the average volume. Shorter lengths make the shading respond more quickly to recent changes in activity; longer lengths provide a smoother, more stable baseline.
Typical use cases
Highlighting high-volume breakouts, breakdowns, or rejection candles without adding extra panels or indicators.
Distinguishing between strong, well-participated moves and low-volume drifts that may be less significant.
Combining with your existing price-action tools to visually filter which candles deserve more attention based on relative volume.
All calculations are based on historical volume and the current bar only; the script does not use future data or repaint past candles. It is intended as a visual aid and should be combined with your own analysis and risk management.
Volume Heikin Ashi by CrugThis indicator combines the Heikin Ashi with classic volume candles.
It is useful to see the trend and "how much" volume it contains
1 - Select Volume Candles on the graph
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2- In setting remove the all the colors
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3- Insert the indicator
4- Using with momentum indicators (like Market liberator B, MACD, ...) it provides more precise and realistic data to plot divergences because it combines: classic japanese candle but with volumes. In the meantime it is easier to see the main trend
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