Force DashboardScalping Dashboard - Complete User Guide
Overview
This scalping system consists of two complementary TradingView indicators designed for intraday trading with no overnight holds:
Force Dashboard - Single-row table showing real-time market bias and entry signals
Large Order Detection - Visual diamonds showing institutional order flow
Together, they provide a complete at-a-glance view of market conditions optimized for quick entries and exits.
Recommended Timeframes
Primary Scalping Timeframes
1-minute chart: Ultra-fast scalps (30 seconds - 3 minutes hold time)
2-minute chart: Quick scalps (2-5 minutes hold time)
5-minute chart: Standard scalps (5-15 minutes hold time)
Best Practices
Use 1-2 minute for highly liquid instruments (ES, NQ, major forex pairs)
Use 5-minute for less liquid markets or if you prefer fewer signals
Never hold past the last hour of trading to avoid overnight risk
Set hard stop times (e.g., exit all positions by 3:45 PM EST)
Dashboard Components Explained
Core Indicators (Circles ●)
MACD (5/13/5)
Green ● = Bullish momentum (MACD histogram positive)
Red ● = Bearish momentum (MACD histogram negative)
Gray ● = No clear momentum
Use: Confirms trend direction and momentum shifts
EMA (9/20/50)
Green ● = Price > EMA9 > EMA20 (uptrend)
Red ● = Price < EMA9 < EMA20 (downtrend)
Gray ● = Choppy/sideways
Use: Identifies the immediate micro-trend
Stoch (5-period Stochastic)
Green ● = Oversold (<20) - potential reversal up
Red ● = Overbought (>80) - potential reversal down
Gray ● = Neutral zone (20-80)
Use: Spots reversal opportunities at extremes
RSI (7-period)
Green ● = Oversold (<30)
Red ● = Overbought (>70)
Gray ● = Neutral
Use: Confirms overbought/oversold conditions
CVD (Cumulative Volume Delta)
Green ● = CVD above its moving average (buying pressure)
Red ● = CVD below its moving average (selling pressure)
Gray ● = Neutral
Use: Shows overall buying vs selling pressure
ΔCVD (Delta CVD - Rate of Change)
Green ● = CVD accelerating upward (buying acceleration)
Red ● = CVD accelerating downward (selling acceleration)
Gray ● = No acceleration
Use: Detects momentum shifts in order flow
Imbal (Order Flow Imbalance)
Green ● = Buy pressure >2x sell pressure
Red ● = Sell pressure >2x buy pressure
Gray ● = Balanced
Use: Identifies extreme one-sided order flow
Vol (Volume Strength)
Green ● = Volume >1.5x average (strong interest)
Red ● = Volume <0.7x average (low interest)
Gray ● = Normal volume
Yellow background = Volume surge (>2x average) - BIG MOVE ALERT
Use: Confirms conviction behind price moves
Tape (Tape Speed)
Green ● = Fast order flow (>1.3x normal)
Red ● = Slow order flow (<0.7x normal)
Gray ● = Normal speed
Yellow background = Very fast tape (>1.5x) - RAPID EXECUTION ALERT
Use: Measures urgency and speed of orders
Key Levels
Support (Supp)
Shows the nearest high-volume support level below current price
Bright Green background = Price is AT support (within 0.3%) - BOUNCE ZONE
Green background = Price above support (healthy)
Red background = Price below support (broken support, now resistance)
Resistance (Res)
Shows the nearest high-volume resistance level above current price
Bright Orange background = Price is AT resistance (within 0.3%) - REJECTION ZONE
Red background = Price below resistance (facing overhead supply)
Green background = Price above resistance (breakout)
These levels update automatically every 3 bars based on volume profile
Entry Signal Components
Score
Displays format: "6L" (6 long indicators) or "4S" (4 short indicators)
Bright Green = 6-7 indicators aligned for long
Light Green = 5 indicators aligned for long
Yellow = 4 indicators aligned (weaker setup)
Gray = No alignment
Red/Orange colors = Same scale for short setups
Score of 5+ indicates high-probability setup
SCALP (Main Entry Signal)
BRIGHT GREEN "LONG" = High-quality long scalp (Score 5+)
Green "LONG" = Decent long scalp (Score 4)
BRIGHT ORANGE "SHORT" = High-quality short scalp (Score 5+)
Red "SHORT" = Decent short scalp (Score 4)
Gray "WAIT" = No clear setup - STAY OUT
Entry Strategies
Strategy 1: High-Probability Scalps (Conservative)
When to Enter:
SCALP column shows BRIGHT GREEN "LONG" or BRIGHT ORANGE "SHORT"
Score is 5 or higher
Vol or Tape has yellow background (volume surge)
Example Long Setup:
SCALP = BRIGHT GREEN "LONG"
Score = 6L
Vol = Yellow background
Price AT Support (bright green Supp cell)
EMA, MACD, CVD, ΔCVD, Imbal all green
Entry: Enter immediately on next candle
Target: 0.5-1% move or resistance level
Stop: Below support or -0.3%
Hold Time: 2-10 minutes
Strategy 2: Momentum Scalps (Aggressive)
When to Enter:
Tape has yellow background (fast tape)
Vol has yellow background (volume surge)
ΔCVD is green (for longs) or red (for shorts)
Imbal shows strong imbalance in your direction
Score is 4+
Example Short Setup:
Tape & Vol = Yellow backgrounds
ΔCVD = Red, Imbal = Red
Price AT Resistance (bright orange)
Score = 5S
Entry: Enter immediately
Target: Quick 0.3-0.7% move
Stop: Tight -0.2%
Hold Time: 1-5 minutes
Strategy 3: Reversal Scalps (Mean Reversion)
When to Enter:
Stoch shows oversold (green) or overbought (red)
RSI confirms the extreme
Price is AT Support (for longs) or AT Resistance (for shorts)
ΔCVD and Imbal start reversing direction
Score is 4+
Example Long Setup:
Stoch = Green (oversold)
RSI = Green (oversold)
Supp = Bright green (at support)
ΔCVD turns green
Imbal turns green
Score = 4L or 5L
Entry: Wait for confirmation candle
Target: Move back to EMA9 or mid-range
Stop: Below the low
Hold Time: 3-8 minutes
Large Order Detection Usage
Diamond Signals
Green diamonds below bar = Large buy orders (institutional buying)
Red diamonds above bar = Large sell orders (institutional selling)
Size matters: Larger diamonds = larger order flow
How to Use with Dashboard
Confirmation Entries
Dashboard shows "LONG" signal
Green diamond appears
Enter immediately - institutions are buying
Divergence Alerts (CAUTION)
Dashboard shows "LONG" signal
RED diamond appears (institutions selling)
DO NOT ENTER - conflicting order flow
Cluster Patterns
Multiple green diamonds in row = Strong accumulation, stay long
Multiple red diamonds in row = Strong distribution, stay short
Alternating colors = Chop, avoid trading
Risk Management Rules
Position Sizing
Risk 0.5-1% of account per scalp
Maximum 3 concurrent positions
Reduce size after 2 consecutive losses
Stop Loss Guidelines
Tight stops: 0.2-0.3% for 1-2 min charts
Standard stops: 0.3-0.5% for 5 min charts
Always use stop loss - no exceptions
Place stops below support (longs) or above resistance (shorts)
Take Profit Targets
Target 1: 0.3-0.5% (take 50% off)
Target 2: 0.7-1% (take remaining 50%)
Move stop to breakeven after Target 1 hit
Trail stop if Score remains high
Time-Based Exits
Exit immediately if:
SCALP changes from LONG/SHORT to WAIT
Score drops below 3
Large diamond appears in opposite direction
Maximum hold time: 15 minutes (even if profitable)
Hard exit time: 30 minutes before market close
Trading Sessions
Best Times to Scalp
High-Liquidity Sessions
9:30-11:00 AM EST (Market open, highest volume)
2:00-3:30 PM EST (Afternoon session, good moves)
Avoid
11:30 AM-1:30 PM EST (Lunch, low volume)
Last 30 minutes (unpredictable, don't initiate new trades)
News releases (wait 5 minutes for volatility to settle)
Common Patterns & Setups
The Perfect Storm (Highest Probability)
Score = 6L or 7L
SCALP = BRIGHT GREEN
Vol + Tape = Yellow backgrounds
Green diamond appears
Price AT Support
Win rate: ~70-80%
The Fade Setup (Counter-Trend)
Price hits resistance (bright orange)
Stoch + RSI overbought (red)
Red diamond appears
CVD starts turning red
SCALP shows "SHORT"
Win rate: ~60-70%
The Breakout Continuation
Price breaks resistance (Res turns green)
EMA, MACD green
Vol surge (yellow)
Multiple green diamonds
SCALP = "LONG"
Win rate: ~65-75%
Warning Signs - DO NOT TRADE
Red Flags
❌ SCALP shows "WAIT"
❌ Score below 3
❌ Vol and Tape both gray (no volume)
❌ Conflicting signals (dashboard says LONG but red diamonds appearing)
❌ Alternating green/red circles (choppy market)
❌ Support and Resistance very close together (tight range)
Market Conditions to Avoid
Low volume periods
Major news releases (first 5 minutes after)
First 2 minutes after market open
Wide spreads
Consecutive losing trades (take a break after 2 losses)
Quick Reference Checklist
Before Taking ANY Trade:
☑ SCALP shows LONG or SHORT (not WAIT)
☑ Score is 4 or higher
☑ Vol or Tape shows activity
☑ No conflicting diamond signals
☑ Stop loss level identified
☑ Target profit level identified
☑ Not in restricted time periods
After Entering:
☑ Set stop loss immediately
☑ Set profit targets
☑ Watch SCALP column - exit if changes to WAIT
☑ Watch for opposite-colored diamonds
☑ Move stop to breakeven after first target
☑ Exit all by market close
Advanced Tips
Scalping Psychology
Be patient: Wait for Score 5+ setups
Be decisive: When signal appears, act immediately
Be disciplined: Follow your stop loss always
Be flexible: Exit quickly if dashboard reverses
Optimization
Backtest on your specific instrument
Adjust RSI/Stoch levels for your market
Fine-tune volume thresholds
Keep a trade journal to track which setups work best
Multi-Timeframe Confirmation
Use 5-min dashboard as "trend filter"
Take 1-min trades only in direction of 5-min SCALP signal
Increases win rate by ~10-15%
Troubleshooting
Q: Dashboard shows WAIT most of the time
Normal - scalping is about patience. Quality > Quantity
3-8 good setups per day is excellent
Q: Too many false signals
Increase minimum Score requirement to 5 or 6
Only trade with volume surge (yellow backgrounds)
Add large order detection confirmation
Q: Signals too slow
You may be on too high a timeframe
Try 1-minute chart for faster signals
Ensure real-time data feed is active
Q: Support/Resistance not updating
Normal - updates every 3 bars
If completely stuck, remove and re-add indicator
Summary
This scalping system works best when:
✅ Multiple indicators align (Score 5+)
✅ Volume and tape speed confirm the move
✅ Order flow (diamonds) confirms direction
✅ Price is at key levels (support/resistance)
✅ You manage risk strictly
✅ You exit before market close
The golden rule: When SCALP says WAIT, you WAIT. Discipline beats frequency.
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Smart VWAP FVG SystemSmart VWAP FVG System - Professional Multi-Filter Trading Indicator
📊 OVERVIEW
The Smart VWAP FVG System is an advanced multi-layered trading indicator that combines institutional volume analysis, multi-timeframe VWAP trend confirmation, and Fair Value Gap detection to identify high-probability trade entries. This indicator uses a sophisticated filtering mechanism where signals appear only when multiple independent confirmation criteria align simultaneously.
Recommended Timeframe: 5-minute (M5) or higher. The indicator works best on M5, M15, and M30 charts for intraday trading.
🎯 ORIGINALITY & PURPOSE
This indicator is original because it combines three distinct analytical methods into a unified decision-making system:
Market Profile Volume Analysis - Identifies institutional accumulation/distribution zones
Dual VWAP Filtering - Confirms trend direction using two independent VWAP calculations
Fair Value Gap Detection - Validates institutional interest through price inefficiency zones
The key innovation is the directional filter system: the primary Market Profile generates BUY-ONLY or SELL-ONLY states based on higher timeframe value area reversals, which then controls which signals from the main system are displayed. This creates a multi-timeframe confluence that significantly reduces false signals.
Unlike simple indicator mashups, each component serves a specific purpose:
Market Profile → Direction bias (trend filter)
Primary VWAP (Session) → Short-term trend confirmation
Secondary VWAP (Week) → Medium-term trend confirmation
FVG Detection → Institutional activity validation
🔧 HOW IT WORKS
1. Primary Market Profile Filter (Higher Timeframe)
The indicator calculates Market Profile on a higher timeframe (default: 1 hour) to determine the overall market structure:
Value Area High (VAH): Top 70% of volume distribution
Value Area Low (VAL): Bottom 70% of volume distribution
Point of Control (POC): Price level with highest volume
When price reaches VAH and reverses down → SELL-ONLY mode activated
When price reaches VAL and reverses up → BUY-ONLY mode activated
This higher timeframe filter ensures you're trading in the direction of institutional flow.
2. Dual VWAP System
Two independent VWAP calculations provide multi-timeframe trend confirmation:
Primary VWAP (Session-based): Resets daily, tracks intraday momentum
Secondary VWAP (Week-based): Resets weekly, confirms longer-term trend
Filter Logic:
BUY signals require: Price > Primary VWAP AND Price > Secondary VWAP
SELL signals require: Price < Primary VWAP AND Price < Secondary VWAP
This dual confirmation prevents counter-trend trades during ranging conditions.
3. Fair Value Gap (FVG) Detection
FVG zones identify price inefficiencies where institutional orders were executed rapidly:
Bullish FVG: Gap between candle .high and candle .low (upward imbalance)
Bearish FVG: Gap between candle .high and candle .low (downward imbalance)
The indicator monitors recent FVG formation (lookback: 50 bars) and requires:
Bullish FVG present for BUY signals
Bearish FVG present for SELL signals
FVG zones are displayed as colored boxes and automatically marked as "mitigated" when price fills the gap.
4. Main Trading Signal Logic
The secondary Market Profile (default: 1 hour) generates the actual trading signals:
BUY Signal Conditions:
Price reaches Value Area Low
Reversal pattern confirmed (minimum 1 bar)
Price > Primary VWAP
Price > Secondary VWAP (if filter enabled)
Recent Bullish FVG detected (if filter enabled)
Primary MP Filter = BUY-ONLY or NEUTRAL
SELL Signal Conditions:
Price reaches Value Area High
Reversal pattern confirmed (minimum 1 bar)
Price < Primary VWAP
Price < Secondary VWAP (if filter enabled)
Recent Bearish FVG detected (if filter enabled)
Primary MP Filter = SELL-ONLY or NEUTRAL
All conditions must be TRUE simultaneously for a signal to appear.
📈 VISUAL ELEMENTS
On Chart:
🟢 Green Triangle (▲) = BUY Signal
🔴 Red Triangle (▼) = SELL Signal
🟦 Blue horizontal lines = Value Area zones
🟡 Yellow line = Point of Control (POC)
🟩 Green boxes = Bullish FVG zones
🟥 Red boxes = Bearish FVG zones
🔵 Blue line = Primary VWAP (Session)
⚪ White line = Secondary VWAP (Week)
Info Panel (Top Right):
Real-time status display showing:
Filter Direction (BUY ONLY / SELL ONLY / NEUTRAL)
Active timeframes for both MP filters
FVG filter status and count
VWAP positions (ABOVE/BELOW)
Signal enablement status
Alert status
⚙️ KEY SETTINGS
MP/TPO Filter Settings (Primary Indicator)
MP Filter Time Frame: 60 minutes (controls directional bias)
Filter Value Area %: 70% (standard Market Profile calculation)
Filter Alert Distance: 1 bar
Filter Min Bars for Reversal: 1 bar
Filter Alert Zone Margin: 0.01 (1%)
FVG Filter Settings
Use FVG Filter: Enabled (toggle on/off)
FVG Timeframe: 60 minutes (1 hour)
FVG Filter Mode: Both (require bullish FVG for BUY, bearish for SELL)
FVG Lookback Period: 50 bars (how far back to search)
Show FVG Formation Signals: Optional visual markers
Max FVG on Chart: 50 zones
Show Mitigated FVG: Display filled gaps
Market Profile Settings
Higher Time Frame: 60 minutes (for main signals)
Percent for Value Area: 70%
Show POC Line: Enabled
Keep Old MPs: Enabled (maintain historical profiles)
Primary VWAP Filter
Use Primary VWAP Filter: Enabled
Primary VWAP Anchor Period: Session (resets daily)
Primary VWAP Source: HLC3 (typical price)
Secondary VWAP Filter
Use Secondary VWAP Filter: Enabled
Secondary VWAP Anchor Period: Week (resets weekly)
Secondary VWAP Filter Mode: Both
Secondary VWAP Line Color: White
Trading Signals
Show Trading Signals on Chart: Enabled
Show SELL Signals: Enabled
Show BUY Signals: Enabled
Alert Distance: 1 bar
Min Bars for Reversal: 1 bar
Alert Zone Margin: 0.01 (1%)
Retest Search Period: 20 bars
Min Bars Between Retests: 5 bars
Show Only Retests: Disabled
Alert Settings
Enable Trading Notifications: Enabled
VAH Reversal Alert: Enabled (SELL signals)
VAL Reversal Alert: Enabled (BUY signals)
Time Filter Settings
Filter Alerts By Time: Optional (exclude specific hours)
⚠️ IMPORTANT WARNINGS & LIMITATIONS
1. Repainting Behavior
CRITICAL: This indicator uses lookahead=barmerge.lookahead_on to access higher timeframe data immediately for FVG detection. This is necessary to provide real-time FVG zone visualization but has the following implications:
FVG zones may shift slightly until the higher timeframe candle closes
FVG detection signals are preliminary until HTF bar confirmation
The main trading signals (triangles) appear on confirmed bars and do not repaint
Best Practice: Always wait for the current timeframe bar to close before acting on signals. The filter status and FVG zones are informational but may adjust as new data arrives.
2. Minimum Timeframe
Do NOT use on timeframes below 5 minutes (M5)
Recommended: M5, M15, M30 for intraday trading
Higher timeframes (H1, H4) can also be used but will generate fewer signals
3. Multiple Filters Can Block Signals
By design, this indicator is conservative. When all filters are enabled:
Signals appear ONLY when all conditions align
You may see extended periods with no signals
This is intentional to reduce false positives
If you see no signals:
Check the Info Panel to see which filters are failing
Consider adjusting FVG lookback period
Temporarily disable FVG filter to test
Verify VWAP filters match current market trend
4. Market Profile Limitations
Market Profile requires sufficient volume data
Low-volume instruments may produce unreliable profiles
Value Areas update only on higher timeframe bar close
Works best on liquid markets (major forex pairs, indices, crypto)
📖 HOW TO USE
Step 1: Add to Chart
Apply indicator to M5 or higher timeframe chart
Ensure chart shows volume data
Use standard candles (NOT Heikin Ashi, Renko, etc.)
Step 2: Configure Settings
Primary MP Filter TF: Set to 60 (1 hour) minimum, or 240 (4 hour) for swing trading
Main MP TF: Set to 60 (1 hour) for intraday signals
FVG Timeframe: Match or exceed main MP timeframe
Leave other settings at default initially
Step 3: Understand the Info Panel
Monitor the top-right panel:
FILTER STATUS: Shows current directional bias
NEUTRAL = Both signals allowed
BUY ONLY = Only green triangles will appear
SELL ONLY = Only red triangles will appear
FVG Filter: Shows if bullish/bearish gaps detected recently
VWAP positions: Confirms trend alignment
Step 4: Take Signals
For BUY Signal (Green Triangle ▲):
Wait for green triangle to appear
Check Info Panel shows ✓ for BUY signals
Confirm current bar has closed
Enter long position
Stop loss: Below recent VAL or swing low
Target: Previous Value Area High or 1.5-2× risk
For SELL Signal (Red Triangle ▼):
Wait for red triangle to appear
Check Info Panel shows ✓ for SELL signals
Confirm current bar has closed
Enter short position
Stop loss: Above recent VAH or swing high
Target: Previous Value Area Low or 1.5-2× risk
Step 5: Risk Management
Risk per trade: Maximum 1-2% of account equity
Position sizing: Adjust based on stop loss distance
Avoid trading: During major news events or time filter periods
Multiple confirmations: Look for confluence with price action (support/resistance, trendlines)
🎓 UNDERLYING CONCEPTS
Market Profile Theory
Developed by J. Peter Steidlmayer in the 1980s, Market Profile organizes price and volume data to identify:
Value Areas: Where 70% of trading activity occurred
POC: Price level with highest acceptance (most volume)
Imbalances: When price moves away from value quickly
This indicator uses TPO (Time Price Opportunity) calculation method to build the volume profile distribution.
VWAP (Volume Weighted Average Price)
VWAP represents the average price weighted by volume, showing where institutional traders are positioned:
Price above VWAP = Bullish (institutions accumulated lower)
Price below VWAP = Bearish (institutions distributed higher)
Using dual VWAP (Session + Week) creates multi-timeframe trend alignment.
Fair Value Gaps (FVG)
Also known as "imbalance" or "inefficiency," FVG occurs when:
Price moves so rapidly that a gap forms in the candlestick structure
Indicates institutional order flow (large market orders)
Price often returns to "fill" these gaps (rebalance)
The 3-candle FVG pattern (gap between candle and candle ) is widely used in ICT (Inner Circle Trader) methodology and Smart Money Concepts.
🔍 CREDITS & CODE ATTRIBUTION
This indicator builds upon established technical analysis concepts and combines multiple methodologies:
1. Market Profile / TPO Calculation
Concept Origin: J. Peter Steidlmayer (Chicago Board of Trade, 1980s)
Code Inspiration: TradingView's public domain Market Profile examples
Modifications: Custom filtering logic for directional bias, dual timeframe implementation
2. VWAP Calculation
Concept Origin: Standard financial instrument (widely used since 1980s)
Code Base: TradingView built-in ta.vwap() function (public domain)
Modifications: Dual VWAP system with independent anchor periods, custom filtering modes
3. Fair Value Gap Detection
Concept Origin: Inner Circle Trader (ICT) / Smart Money Concepts methodology
Code Implementation: Original implementation based on 3-candle gap pattern
Features: Multi-timeframe detection, automatic mitigation tracking, visual zone display
4. Pine Script Framework
Language: Pine Script v6 (TradingView)
Built-in Functions Used:
ta.vwap() - Volume weighted average price
request.security() - Higher timeframe data access
ta.change() - Period detection
ta.cum() - Cumulative volume
time() - Timestamp functions
Note: All code is original implementation. While concepts are based on established trading methodologies, the combination, filtering logic, and execution are unique to this indicator.
📊 RECOMMENDED INSTRUMENTS
Best Performance:
Major Forex Pairs (EURUSD, GBPUSD, USDJPY)
Stock Indices (ES, NQ, SPX, DAX)
Major Cryptocurrencies (BTCUSD, ETHUSD)
Liquid Stocks (high daily volume)
Avoid:
Low-volume altcoins
Illiquid stocks
Exotic forex pairs with wide spreads
⚡ PERFORMANCE TIPS
Start Conservative: Enable all filters initially
Reduce Filters Gradually: If too few signals, disable Secondary VWAP filter first
Match Timeframes: Keep MP Filter TF and FVG TF at same value
Backtest First: Review historical performance on your preferred instrument/timeframe
Combine with Price Action: Look for support/resistance confluence
Use Time Filter: Avoid low-liquidity hours (optional setting)
🚫 WHAT THIS INDICATOR DOES NOT DO
Does not guarantee profits - No trading system is 100% accurate
Does not predict the future - Based on historical patterns
Does not replace risk management - Always use stop losses
Does not work on all instruments - Requires volume data and liquidity
Does not provide exact entry/exit prices - Signals are zones, not precise levels
Does not account for fundamentals - Purely technical analysis
📜 DISCLAIMER
This indicator is provided for educational and informational purposes only. It is not financial advice, and past performance does not guarantee future results.
Trading Risk Warning:
All trading involves risk of loss
You can lose more than your initial investment (leverage products)
Only trade with capital you can afford to lose
Always use appropriate position sizing and risk management
Consider seeking advice from a licensed financial advisor
Technical Limitations:
Indicator may repaint FVG zones until HTF bar closes
Signals are based on historical patterns that may not repeat
Market conditions change and no system works in all environments
Volume data quality varies by exchange/broker
By using this indicator, you acknowledge these risks and agree that the author bears no responsibility for trading losses.
📞 SUPPORT & UPDATES
Questions? Comment on this publication
Issues? Describe the problem with chart screenshot
Feature Requests? Suggest improvements in comments
Updates: Will be published as new versions using TradingView's update feature
📝 VERSION HISTORY
Version 1.0 (Current)
Initial public release
Multi-filter system: MP + Dual VWAP + FVG
Directional bias filter
Real-time info panel
Comprehensive alert system
Time-based filtering
Thank you for using Smart VWAP FVG System!
Happy Trading! 📈
VWAP Trend
**Overview**
The VWAP Trend indicator is a volume-weighted price analysis tool that visualizes the relationship between price and the anchored Volume Weighted Average Price (VWAP) over different timeframes. This script is designed to reveal when the market is trending above or below its volume-weighted equilibrium point, providing a clear framework for identifying directional bias, trend strength, and potential reversals.
By combining an anchored VWAP with exponential smoothing and a secondary trend EMA, the indicator helps traders distinguish between short-term price fluctuations and genuine volume-supported directional moves.
**Core Concept**
VWAP (Volume Weighted Average Price) represents the average price of an asset weighted by traded volume. It reflects where the majority of trading activity has taken place within a chosen period, serving as a critical reference level for institutions and professional traders.
This indicator extends the traditional VWAP concept by:
1. Allowing users to **anchor VWAP to different timeframes** (Daily, Weekly, or Monthly).
2. Applying **smoothing** to create a stable reference curve less prone to noise.
3. Overlaying a **trend EMA** to identify whether current price momentum aligns with or diverges from VWAP equilibrium.
The combination of these elements produces a visual representation of price’s relationship to its fair value across time, helping to identify accumulation and distribution phases.
**Calculation Methodology**
1. **Anchored VWAP Calculation:**
The script resets cumulative volume and cumulative volume–price data at the start of each new VWAP session (based on the selected anchor timeframe). It continuously accumulates the product of price and volume, dividing this by total volume to compute the current VWAP value.
2. **Smoothing Process:**
The raw VWAP line is smoothed using an Exponential Moving Average (EMA) of user-defined length, producing a cleaner, more stable trend curve that minimizes intraperiod noise.
3. **Trend Determination:**
An additional EMA is calculated on the closing price. By comparing the position of this EMA to the smoothed VWAP, the indicator determines the prevailing market bias:
* When the trend EMA is above the smoothed VWAP, the market is considered to be in an **uptrend**.
* When the trend EMA is below the smoothed VWAP, the market is classified as a **downtrend**.
**Visual Structure**
The indicator uses color dynamics and chart overlays to make interpretation intuitive:
* **Smoothed VWAP Line:** The main trend reference, colored blue during bullish conditions and orange during bearish conditions.
* **Price Fill Region:** The area between the smoothed VWAP and price is filled with a translucent color matching the current trend, visually representing whether price is trading above or below equilibrium.
* **Trend EMA (implicit):** Although not separately plotted, it drives the color state of the VWAP, ensuring seamless visual transitions between bullish and bearish conditions.
**Inputs and Parameters**
* **VWAP Timeframe:** Choose between Daily, Weekly, or Monthly anchoring. This determines the reset frequency for cumulative volume and price data.
* **VWAP Smoothing Length:** Defines how many periods are used to smooth the VWAP line. Shorter values produce a more reactive line; longer values create smoother, steadier signals.
* **Trend EMA Length:** Sets the period for the trend detection EMA applied to price. Adjust this to calibrate how quickly the indicator reacts to directional changes.
**Interpretation and Use Cases**
* **Trend Confirmation:** When price and the trend EMA both remain above the smoothed VWAP, the market is showing strong bullish control. Conversely, consistent price action below the VWAP suggests sustained bearish sentiment.
* **Fair Value Assessment:** VWAP serves as a dynamic equilibrium level. Price repeatedly reverting to this line indicates consolidation or fair value zones, while strong directional moves away from VWAP highlight momentum phases.
* **Institutional Benchmarking:** Because large market participants often benchmark entries and exits relative to VWAP, this indicator helps align retail analysis with institutional logic.
* **Reversal Detection:** Sudden crossovers of the trend EMA relative to the VWAP can signal potential reversals or shifts in momentum strength.
**Trading Applications**
* **Trend Following:** Use VWAP’s direction and color state to determine trade bias. Long entries are favored when the VWAP turns blue, while short entries align with orange phases.
* **Mean Reversion:** In ranging conditions, traders may look for price deviations far above or below VWAP as potential reversion opportunities.
* **Multi-Timeframe Confluence:** Combine the Daily VWAP Trend with higher anchor periods (e.g., Weekly or Monthly) to confirm larger trend structure.
* **Support and Resistance Mapping:** VWAP often acts as a strong intraday or session-level support/resistance zone. The smoothed version refines this behavior into a cleaner, more reliable reference.
**Originality and Innovation**
The VWAP Trend indicator stands apart from conventional VWAP scripts through several original features:
1. **Anchor Flexibility:** Most VWAP indicators fix the anchor to a specific session (like daily). This version allows switching between Daily, Weekly, and Monthly anchors dynamically, adapting to various trading styles and time horizons.
2. **Volume-Weighted Smoothing:** The use of an EMA smoothing layer over the raw VWAP provides enhanced stability without compromising responsiveness, delivering a more analytically consistent signal.
3. **EMA-Based Trend Comparison:** By introducing a second trend EMA, the indicator creates a comparative framework that merges volume-weighted price analysis with classical momentum tracking — a rare and powerful combination.
4. **Adaptive Visual System:** The color-shifting and shaded fill between VWAP and price are integrated into a single, lightweight structure, giving traders immediate insight into market bias without the clutter of multiple overlapping indicators.
**Advantages**
* Adaptable to any market, timeframe, or trading style.
* Provides both equilibrium (VWAP) and momentum (EMA) perspectives.
* Smooths out noise while retaining the integrity of volume-based price dynamics.
* Enhances situational awareness through intuitive color-coded visualization.
* Ideal for professional, swing, and intraday traders seeking context-driven market direction.
**Summary**
The VWAP Trend indicator is a modern enhancement of the classical VWAP methodology. By merging anchored volume-weighted analysis with smoothed trend detection and visual state feedback, it provides a comprehensive perspective on market equilibrium and directional strength. It is built for traders who seek more than static price references — offering an adaptive, volume-aware framework for identifying market trends, reversals, and fair-value zones with precision and clarity.
Current State: Overbought/Oversold + Trend KAPIL GOYALThis Pine Script calculates the RSI (Relative Strength Index) and compares it against preset thresholds to classify the market as Deep/Moderate/Mild Oversold or Deep/Moderate/Mild Overbought. It also checks whether the current price is above or below the 50-day moving average to define the trend as Uptrend or Downtrend. The script then combines both signals into one clean, real-time text output—like “Moderate Oversold + Uptrend”—displayed in a small table at the chart corner. It’s designed to give a quick, clutter-free snapshot of the current market state without plotting multiple indicators.
How to use:
Apply this indicator to any chart (e.g., Tesla on TradingView). It will show one line of text describing the current condition based on RSI and trend. Use it for quick decision cues:
“Oversold + Uptrend” suggests potential accumulation or rebound zones.
“Overbought + Downtrend” warns of exhaustion or profit-taking zones.
Combine it with your entry/exit strategy—like your 30DMA/50DMA rule or momentum filters—to confirm timing rather than act alone.
RSI(14) CrossUp >= 60 📈 RSI14 CrossUp ≥ 60 (Daily, Live) + BB Width Screener
Author: Rayan Selim / Torpedo Labs
Version: 1.0
Category: Momentum + Volatility Visualization
🧠 Overview
This indicator combines RSI-based momentum confirmation with Bollinger Band Width (BBW) expansion tracking — designed for traders who want to visually and quantitatively detect daily strength shifts and volatility expansions across multiple symbols.
It highlights candles when the daily RSI(14) crosses above 60, signaling bullish continuation, and displays daily Bollinger Band Width data to assess volatility expansion or contraction.
You can also use the built-in Screener plots as custom columns in TradingView’s Watchlist or Stock Screener for quick scanning of multiple symbols.
⚙️ Core Features
✅ Daily RSI(14) Cross-Up Highlight
Automatically colors candles when RSI crosses above 60 (updates live, no need to wait for daily close).
✅ Bollinger Band Width (BBW) Display
Shows BBW values for the highlighted and previous candles.
✅ Dynamic Label Coloring
Expanding BBW → Green label, Contracting → Red label (toggleable).
✅ Grouped Input Panels
Organized configuration panels for clarity:
Graphic / Highlight
BBW Labels (Global / Green / Red / Fonts)
Screener Outputs
✅ Screener-Compatible Output Plots
Adds hidden plots for Watchlist columns:
RSI Prev (D)
RSI Today (D)
BBW Prev (D)
BBW Today (D)
CrossUp≥60 (0/1)
BBW Expanding (0/1)
✅ Live & Non-Repainting
Uses lookahead_on for live RSI updates while maintaining daily context.
📊 Use Case Examples
Detect momentum confirmation (RSI crossing 60) with simultaneous volatility expansion.
Screen for tickers where daily BBW is widening while RSI shows strength.
Build Watchlist columns to sort stocks by RSI conditions and BBW expansion.
Identify early breakout conditions during accumulation phases.
⚡ Technical Notes
All calculations use daily data, even on lower timeframes.
RSI cross-up events include the current (in-progress) daily candle.
Screener columns are hidden by default but can be toggled visible for debugging.
The indicator is non-repainting, as it reads daily RSI and BBW in real time.
📢 Alerts
Built-in alert for “RSI(14) Crossed Above 60 (Live)” so you never miss a setup.
Stablecoin to BTC Market Cap RatioThis indicator calculates the ratio of the combined market capitalization of USDT and USDC stablecoins to the market capitalization of BTC. Data is updated daily from TradingView's CRYPTOCAP sources. It is displayed as a line in a separate panel, allowing analysis of stablecoin liquidity dynamics relative to BTC.
How to Use
Add the indicator to any asset chart in TradingView. It is useful for assessing the potential buying power of stablecoins in the cryptocurrency market. High ratio values may signal accumulation of liquidity in stablecoins, often preceding growth in BTC or altcoins (bullish signal). Low values indicate a decrease in the role of stablecoins, which may be bearish. It is recommended to combine with other indicators, such as RSI or volumes, to confirm trends.
Enhanced Roman Order Block v2Enhanced Roman Order Block Indicator v2
This indicator identifies and visualizes Order Blocks (OBs) on your chart, which are key price zones where institutional traders likely placed significant orders, often acting as support/resistance. It's an enhanced version inspired by standard OB detection scripts (like "Crystal Order Block"), but combines and improves upon them with practical features for better trading utility—avoiding a simple mashup by integrating complementary tools that work synergistically.
Originality and Enhancements:
Builds on basic candle-pattern OB detection but adds ATR-based minimum size filtering to ignore noise (e.g., small, insignificant blocks).
Includes optional Higher Timeframe (HTF) confirmation to validate OBs against larger trends, using confirmed data only (no lookahead bias—requests are offset for historical accuracy).
Customizable mitigation (wick or close-based) to detect when an OB is "touched" and potentially invalidated.
Adjustable lookback for pattern flexibility, box extensions, price lines, max displayed OBs (to declutter charts), and alerts for formation/mitigation.
These features merge to create a more reliable, user-configurable tool: e.g., HTF checks + ATR filters reduce false positives, while alerts + lines help in live trading without overwhelming the chart.
How It Works:
Detection Logic: Scans recent candles (default lookback=3) for bullish OBs (e.g., a low that's lower than prior but higher than subsequent swings, indicating accumulation) or bearish OBs (opposite for distribution). Formulas: Bullish = (B_low < A_low) AND (C_low > B_low) AND ((C_low > B_high) OR (D_low > B_high)); similar for bearish.
Filters: OBs must exceed ATR * minOBSizeATR (default 0.5) for validity. If HTF enabled, confirms the OB aligns with HTF lows/highs.
Mitigation: Tracks OBs and shortens boxes/lines when price wicks/closes into the mitigation level (top for bullish, bottom for bearish).
Display: Draws semi-transparent boxes (extendable), optional dashed lines, and labels. Limits to maxOBs, removing oldest.
Alerts: Triggers on new OBs or mitigations for timely notifications.
Underlying concept: OBs stem from Smart Money Concepts (SMC), where big players leave "footprints" in price structure— this script automates detection with risk-aware tweaks.
How to Use:
Add to chart (works on any timeframe/symbol, e.g., crypto like ETHUSD).
Inputs:
Order Block Settings: Toggle bullish/bearish/mitigated visibility; choose mitigation type; set min size/lookback.
Display: Adjust extensions, enable lines, limit max OBs.
Alerts: Enable for OB events.
Multi-Timeframe: Input a higher TF (e.g., "D" for daily) for confirmation—ensures OBs respect bigger-picture levels.
Williams AD + MA“I’ve added an MA to the Williams Accumulation/Distribution (AD) indicator. You can use it to infer potential trend inflection points and to assess the persistence of the trend.”
Breakout Boxes [ChartPrime]⯁ OVERVIEW
The Breakout Boxes indicator identifies key structural levels by detecting and aligning two consecutive pivots — forming confirmation zones where potential breakouts are most likely to occur. Once two pivots align within a defined ATR range, the indicator constructs a Breakout Box around that area, tracking volume distribution and breakout strength. When price breaks above or below these boxes, breakout labels (⯁ BreakUp / BreakDn) are displayed to confirm trend continuation.
⯁ KEY FEATURES
Pivot-Based Detection: Uses a customizable pivot length to identify market swing highs and lows.
Two-Pivot Alignment Logic: A breakout box is only created when two pivot highs or lows form near the same level, confirming structural alignment and increasing breakout reliability.
Dynamic Box Generation: Builds upper and lower boxes once pivot alignment is confirmed, adapting automatically to new structures.
Volume Distribution Analysis: Each box measures total traded volume and separates it into bullish and bearish components, showing buy/sell percentages inside the range.
The volume data is calculated in real time as long as the box remains active and unbroken, allowing traders to monitor live accumulation or distribution before a breakout occurs.
Breakout Confirmation Signals: Labels appear when price decisively breaks above the upper box (⯁ BreakUp) or below the lower one (⯁ BreakDn).
Adaptive ATR Scaling: Box size dynamically adjusts to volatility, maintaining consistent proportions across assets and timeframes.
Color-Coded Visualization: Upper (bearish) boxes use pink tones; lower (bullish) boxes use green, both with transparent fill for volume clarity.
Automatic Box Resetting: Previous boxes close when a new pivot pair forms, ensuring only the most relevant structure is active.
⯁ USAGE
Watch for Two Pivot Alignments — the indicator only activates when structural confluence exists, reducing false breakout signals.
Upper Boxes represent resistance formed by two aligned swing highs; a breakout above indicates potential bullish continuation.
Lower Boxes represent support formed by two aligned swing lows; a breakdown below indicates bearish continuation.
Analyze the Volume Ratio inside each box — higher buy volume in upper boxes supports bullish breakouts, while higher sell volume in lower boxes supports bearish moves.
Use this tool alongside trend indicators or higher timeframe context to confirm the direction of breakouts.
⯁ CONCLUSION
The Breakout Boxes indicator refines breakout analysis by requiring two aligned pivots to validate structural zones. By combining pivot confluence with volume distribution and adaptive ATR scaling, it provides a precise, data-backed visualization of breakout strength and direction — a powerful tool for structure-based trading confirmation.
Volume Cluster Support and Resistance Levels [QuantAlgo]🟢 Overview
This indicator identifies statistically significant support and resistance levels through volume cluster analysis, isolating price zones characterized by elevated trading activity and institutional participation. By quantifying areas where volume concentration exceeded historical norms, it reveals price levels with demonstrated supply-demand imbalances that exhibit persistent influence on subsequent price action. The methodology is asset-agnostic and timeframe-independent, applicable across equities, cryptocurrencies, forex, and commodities from intraday to weekly intervals.
🟢 Key Features
1. Support and Resistance Levels
The indicator scans historical price data to identify bars where volume exceeds a user-defined threshold multiplier relative to the rolling average. For each qualifying bar, a representative price is calculated using the average of high, low, and close. Proximate price levels within a specified percentage range are then aggregated into discrete clusters using volume-weighted averaging, eliminating redundant signals. Clusters are ranked by cumulative volume to determine statistical significance. Finally, the indicator plots horizontal levels at each cluster price: support levels (green) below current price indicate zones where historical buying pressure exceeded selling pressure, while resistance levels (red) above current price mark zones where sellers historically dominated. These levels represent areas of established liquidity and price discovery, where institutional order flow previously concentrated.
The Touch Count (T) metric quantifies historical price interaction frequency, while Total Volume (TV) measures aggregate trading activity at each level, providing objective criteria for assessing level strength and trade execution decisions.
2. Volume Histogram
A histogram appears below the price chart, displaying relative volume for each bar within the lookback period, with bar height scaled to the maximum volume observed. Green bars represent up-periods (close > open) indicating buying pressure, while red bars show down-periods (close < open) indicating selling pressure. This visualization helps you confirm the validity of support/resistance levels by seeing where volume actually spiked, identify accumulation/distribution patterns, and validate breakouts by checking if they occur on above-average volume.
3. Built-in Alerts
Automated alerts trigger when price crosses below support levels or breaks above resistance levels, allowing you to monitor multiple assets without constant chart-watching.
4. Customizable Color Schemes
The indicator provides four preset color configurations (Classic, Aqua, Cosmic, Custom) optimized for visual clarity across different charting environments. Each scheme maintains consistent color mapping for support and resistance zones across both level lines and volume histogram components. The Custom configuration permits full color specification to accommodate individual charting setups, ensuring optimal visual contrast for extended analysis sessions.
Classic:
Aqua:
Cosmic:
Custom:
🟢 Pro Tips
→ Trade entry optimization: Execute long positions at support levels with high touch counts or upon confirmed resistance breakouts accompanied by above-average volume
→ Risk parameter definition: Position stop-loss orders near identified support/resistance zones with statistical significance to minimize premature exits
→ Breakout validation: Require volume confirmation exceeding historical average when price penetrates resistance to filter false breakouts
→ Level strength assessment: Prioritize levels with higher touch counts and total volume metrics for enhanced probability trade setups
→ Multi-timeframe confluence: Synthesize support/resistance levels across multiple timeframes to identify high-conviction zones where daily support aligns with 4-hour resistance structures
Simulated Fear & Greed (CNN-calibrated v2)🧭 Fear & Greed Index — TradingView Version (Simulated CNN Model)
🔍 Purpose
The Fear & Greed Index is a sentiment indicator that quantifies market emotion on a scale from 0 to 100, where:
0 represents Extreme Fear (capitulation, oversold conditions), and
100 represents Extreme Greed (euphoria, overbought conditions).
It helps traders assess whether the market is driven by fear (risk aversion) or greed (risk appetite) — giving a high-level view of potential turning points in market sentiment.
⚙️ How It Works in TradingView
Because TradingView cannot directly access CNN’s or alternative external sentiment feeds, this indicator simulates the Fear & Greed Index by analyzing in-chart technical data that reflect investor psychology.
It uses a multi-factor model, converting price and volume signals into a composite sentiment score.
🧩 Components Used (Simulated Metrics)
Category Metric Emotional Interpretation
Volatility ATR (Average True Range) High ATR = Fear, Low ATR = Greed
Momentum RSI + MACD Histogram Rising momentum = Greed, Falling = Fear
Volume Activity Volume Z-Score High positive deviation = Greed, Low = Fear
Trend Context SMA Regime Bias (50/200) Downtrend adds Fear penalty, Uptrend supports Greed
These elements are normalized into a 0–100 scale using percentile ranks (like statistical scoring) and then combined using user-adjustable weights.
⚖️ CNN-Style Calibration
The script follows CNN’s five sentiment bands for clarity:
Range Zone Colour Description
0–25 Extreme Fear 🔴 Red Panic, forced selling, capitulation risk
25–45 Fear 🟠 Orange Uncertainty, hesitation, early accumulation phase
45–55 Neutral ⚪ Gray Balanced sentiment, indecision
55–75 Greed 🟢 Light Green Optimism, trend continuation
75–100 Extreme Greed 💚 Bright Green Euphoria, risk of reversal
This structure aligns visually with CNN’s public gauge, making it easy to interpret.
Ethereum Sleepy Wallets – 6-Month DormancyWhat This Indicator Does
It measures how many Ethereum addresses have been completely inactive for at least 6 months (≥ 180 days) — using official Glassnode and CryptoQuant on-chain metrics.
This reveals deep conviction among long-term ETH holders
Core Concept: Direct 6-Month Dormancy
The indicator uses two precise on-chain signals:
Total Unique ETH Addresses
From GLASSNODE:ETH_ADDRESSES or CRYPTOQUANT:ETH_TOTAL_ADDRESSES
Counts every address ever used on Ethereum
Addresses Inactive ≥ 180 Days
From GLASSNODE:ETH_ADDRESSES_GREATER_THAN_180_DAYS
Counts every address that has not sent or received ETH in 6+ months
Sleepy ETH = Dormant ≥ 180 Days
Sleepy Ratio % = (Sleepy / Total) × 100
This is not an estimate — it’s direct, real dormancy.
Why 6-Month Dormancy Matters
Short-term activity (7-day) = noise from DeFi, NFTs, trading
180-day inactivity = true HODLing — coins untouched through entire market cycles
Historically:
Rising dormancy → supply drying up → bullish pressure
Falling dormancy → long-term holders selling → bearish warning
How It Works (Step-by-Step)
Fetches daily data from Glassnode (Pro+) or CryptoQuant (free)
Selects real data if available; otherwise uses robust fallback
Calculates raw sleepy wallets = addresses inactive ≥ 180 days
Smooths the signal with a 21-day simple moving average (SMA) to filter noise
Computes Sleepy Ratio % for instant conviction reading
Displays live info table with exact values on every bar
How to Use It
Signal
Interpretation
Suggested Action
Sleepy Ratio > 75% and rising
Extreme long-term HODLing
Strong accumulation — buy/hold
Smooth Sleepy trending up
Dormancy growing over 21 days
Bullish supply shock forming
Sleepy Ratio < 68% and falling
Long-term coins re-entering circulation
Caution — possible distribution
Smooth Sleepy dropping fast
HODLers breaking after 6+ months
Bearish warning — consider exits
Use on Daily (D) or Weekly (W) charts for clean, reliable signals.
Pro+ vs Free Mode
Mode
Data Source
Accuracy
Pro+ (Glassnode ON)
Real 180-day dormancy metric
100% precise
Free (Glassnode OFF)
CryptoQuant + price-scaled estimate
~80% historical correlation
Toggle in settings: Use Glassnode Data
What Makes This Indicator Original
First open-source script to directly plot Ethereum’s 6-month dormancy using official ADDRESSES_GREATER_THAN_180_DAYS
No fake math — uses true inactivity, not active address subtraction
Dual-source logic ensures usability on any TradingView plan
Dual output: raw sleepy count + 21-day SMA for precision and trend
Live info table shows real-time values and data source
Flow Control Oscillator (FCO)Flow Control Oscillator (FCO)
The Flow Control Oscillator (FCO) is a momentum-based indicator that combines volume analysis and money flow to determine who is in control of the market—buyers or sellers—and how strong that control is. Unlike pure price-based oscillators, FCO integrates both price action and volume distribution to provide a more complete picture of market dynamics.
How It Works
Core Components:
Money Flow Index (MFI) -
Scaled to -1 to +1 range
Measures the flow of money into and out of an asset
Identifies buying and selling pressure based on price and volume
Chaikin Money Flow (CMF) -
Already in -1 to +1 range
Measures the accumulation/distribution of volume
Shows whether volume is accumulating (buying) or distributing (selling)
Combined Flow Control Line (FCO Line) -
Equal-weighted composite of MFI and CMF
Smoothed with SMA (default: 3 periods)
Values above 0 = Buyers in control
Values below 0 = Sellers in control
Signal Line -
WMA of the FCO line (default: 6 periods)
Used for timing entries and confirming momentum shifts
Momentum Histogram-
Shows the rate of change in buyer/seller control
Weighted by ADX (Average Directional Index) when enabled
Larger bars = stronger momentum
ADX weighting filters out choppy, unreliable signals
Key Zones
Neutral Zone (-0.3 to +0.3): Balanced market, low conviction
Healthy Trend Zone (±0.3 to ±0.7): Clear control without exhaustion
Warning Zone (±0.7 to ±1.0): Extended, approaching exhaustion
Extreme Zone (beyond ±1.0): Overbought/oversold, reversal likely
What To Look For
Reversal Setups:
FCO in extreme zone (beyond ±1.0)
FCO crosses Signal line in opposite direction
Momentum histogram shrinking (weakening pressure)
Interpretation: Buyers or sellers are exhausted and losing control
Trend Strength Setups:
FCO crosses zero line (control shift)
Momentum histogram growing in the same direction
ADX confirms strong trend (no orange background)
Signal line moving in same direction as FCO
Interpretation: New control being established with building momentum
Divergences:
Price makes new high/low but FCO doesn't confirm
Indicates weakening momentum despite price movement
Early warning of potential reversal
Choppy Market Warning:
Orange background (ADX < 20)
Small momentum bars regardless of FCO position
Interpretation: Weak trend, avoid trading or use tight stops
Best Practices:
Use with context: Combine with support/resistance levels (like VWAP) for confluence
Multi-timeframe confirmation: Check higher timeframe FCO for overall bias
Wait for confirmation: Let signals develop rather than predicting turns
Respect extreme zones: Best reversal opportunities occur when FCO is beyond ±1.0
Filter with ADX: Pay attention to background coloring—avoid choppy conditions
The indicator includes comprehensive alert conditions for:
Reversal setups (extreme + cross + weakening momentum)
Trend strength signals (zero cross + growing momentum + strong ADX)
FCO/Signal crossovers
Extreme overbought/oversold conditions
Control shifts (buyers/sellers taking control)
💸 DCA Accumulation Strategy (USD‑Based Scaling)Buy when blue arrow appears, if the next arrow is lower than the last increase your position. This will pull your average cost down slowly over time.
Cumulative Volume DeltaThis Cumulative Volume Delta (CVD) indicator analyzes intra-bar volume dynamics. It introduces a periodic reset mechanism, anchoring the accumulation to a user-defined timeframe (e.g., daily, weekly) for cyclical analysis.
Key Features:
Dual CVD Calculation: The indicator computes two CVD values simultaneously:
Periodic CVD: Resets on the user-defined 'Anchor Timeframe'. This is plotted as "Delta Candles".
Continuous CVD: Accumulates volume continuously (non-resetting) and is used as the source for divergence detection.
Intra-Bar Delta Analysis: Uses a lower timeframe ('Intra-Bar Timeframe') to calculate buy/sell pressure based on the direction of the intra-bar candles.
"Delta Candle" Visualization: The periodic CVD is shown as a candle, where:
Open: The CVD value at the start of the period (or zero).
High/Low: Represent the peak buying (CVD High) and selling (CVD Low) pressure within that period.
Close: The final net delta value for that period.
Full Divergence Suite (Class A, B, C): A built-in engine automatically detects and plots Regular (A), Hidden (B), and Exaggerated (C) divergences between price and the continuous CVD line.
Dynamic Divergence Plotting: Divergence markers are plotted relative to the periodic (candle) CVD. They automatically adjust their vertical position after a reset to remain visually aligned with the plotted candles.
Note on Confirmation (Lag): Divergence signals rely on a pivot confirmation method to ensure they do not repaint.
The Start of a- divergence is only detected after the confirming pivot is fully formed (a delay based on Pivot Right Bars).
The End of a divergence is detected either instantly (if the signal is invalidated by price action) or with a delay (when a new, non-divergent pivot is confirmed).
Multi-Timeframe (MTF) Capability:
MTF Output: The entire dual-CVD analysis can be run on a higher timeframe (using the Timeframe input), with standard options to handle gaps (Fill Gaps) and prevent repainting (Wait for...).
Limitation: The Divergence detection engine (pivDiv) is disabled if a Higher Timeframe (HTF) is selected.
Integrated Alerts: Includes 18 comprehensive alerts for:
The start and end of all 6 divergence types.
The periodic CVD crossing the zero line.
Conditions of agreement or disagreement between the delta and the main bar's direction.
Caution: Real-Time Data Behavior (Intra-Bar Repainting) This indicator uses high-resolution intra-bar data. As a result, the values on the current, unclosed bar (the real-time bar) will update dynamically as new intra-bar data arrives. This behavior is normal and necessary for this type of analysis. Signals should only be considered final after the main chart bar has closed.
DISCLAIMER
For Informational/Educational Use Only: This indicator is provided for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute financial, investment, or trading advice, nor is it a recommendation to buy or sell any asset.
Use at Your Own Risk: All trading decisions you make based on the information or signals generated by this indicator are made solely at your own risk.
No Guarantee of Performance: Past performance is not an indicator of future results. The author makes no guarantee regarding the accuracy of the signals or future profitability.
No Liability: The author shall not be held liable for any financial losses or damages incurred directly or indirectly from the use of this indicator.
Signals Are Not Recommendations: The alerts and visual signals (e.g., crossovers) generated by this tool are not direct recommendations to buy or sell. They are technical observations for your own analysis and consideration.
COT Index v.2COT Index v.2 Indicator
( fix for extreme values)
📊 Overview
The COT (Commitment of Traders) Index Indicator transforms raw COT data into normalized indices ranging from 0-100, with extensions to 120 and -20 for extreme market conditions. This powerful tool helps traders analyze institutional positioning and market sentiment by tracking the net long positions of three key market participant groups.
🎯 What It Does
This indicator converts weekly CFTC Commitment of Traders data into easy-to-read oscillator format, showing:
Commercial Index (Blue Line) - Smart money/hedgers positioning
NonCommercial Index (Orange Line) - Large speculators/funds positioning
Nonreportable Index (Red Line) - Small traders positioning
📈 Key Features
Smart Scaling Algorithm
0-100 Range: Normal market conditions based on recent price action
120 Level: Extreme bullish positioning (above historical maximum)
-20 Level: Extreme bearish positioning (below historical minimum)
Dual Time Frame Analysis
Short Period (26 weeks default): For current market scaling
Historical Period (156 weeks default): For extreme condition detection
Flexible Data Sources
Futures Only reports
Futures and Options combined reports
Automatic symbol detection with manual overrides for HG and LBR
🔧 Customizable Settings
Data Configuration
Adjustable lookback periods for both current and historical analysis
Report type selection (Futures vs Futures & Options)
Display Options
Toggle individual trader categories on/off
Customizable reference lines (overbought/oversold levels)
Optional 0/100 boundary lines
Adjustable line widths and colors
Reference Levels
Upper Bound: 120 (extreme bullish)
Overbought: 80 (default)
Midline: 50 (neutral)
Oversold: 20 (default)
Lower Bound: -20 (extreme bearish)
💡 Trading Applications
Contrarian Signals
High Commercial Index + Low NonCommercial Index = Potential bullish reversal
Low Commercial Index + High NonCommercial Index = Potential bearish reversal
Market Sentiment Analysis
Track institutional vs retail positioning divergences
Identify extreme market conditions requiring attention
Monitor smart money accumulation/distribution patterns
Confirmation Tool
Use alongside technical analysis for trade confirmation
Validate breakouts with positioning data
Assess market structure changes
📊 Visual Elements
Status Table: Displays current settings and symbol information
Color-Coded Lines: Easy identification of each trader category
Reference Levels: Clear overbought/oversold boundaries
Extreme Indicators: Visual cues for unusual market conditions
⚠️ Important Notes
COT data is released weekly on Fridays (Tuesday data)
Best suited for weekly and daily timeframes
Requires symbols with available CFTC data
Works automatically for most futures contracts
🎯 Best Practices
Use in conjunction with price action analysis
Look for divergences between price and positioning
Pay special attention to extreme readings (120/-20 levels)
Consider all three indices together for complete market picture
Allow for data lag (3-day delay from CFTC)
This indicator is ideal for swing traders, position traders, and anyone interested in understanding the positioning dynamics of professional vs retail market participants.
3D Institutional Battlefield [SurgeGuru]Professional Presentation: 3D Institutional Flow Terrain Indicator
Overview
The 3D Institutional Flow Terrain is an advanced trading visualization tool that transforms complex market structure into an intuitive 3D landscape. This indicator synthesizes multiple institutional data points—volume profiles, order blocks, liquidity zones, and voids—into a single comprehensive view, helping you identify high-probability trading opportunities.
Key Features
🎥 Camera & Projection Controls
Yaw & Pitch: Adjust viewing angles (0-90°) for optimal perspective
Scale Controls: Fine-tune X (width), Y (depth), and Z (height) dimensions
Pro Tip: Increase Z-scale to amplify terrain features for better visibility
🌐 Grid & Surface Configuration
Resolution: Adjust X (16-64) and Y (12-48) grid density
Visual Elements: Toggle surface fill, wireframe, and node markers
Optimization: Higher resolution provides more detail but requires more processing power
📊 Data Integration
Lookback Period: 50-500 bars of historical analysis
Multi-Source Data: Combine volume profile, order blocks, liquidity zones, and voids
Weighted Analysis: Each data source contributes proportionally to the terrain height
How to Use the Frontend
💛 Price Line Tracking (Your Primary Focus)
The yellow price line is your most important guide:
Monitor Price Movement: Track how the yellow line interacts with the 3D terrain
Identify Key Levels: Watch for these critical interactions:
Order Blocks (Green/Red Zones):
When yellow price line enters green zones = Bullish order block
When yellow price line enters red zones = Bearish order block
These represent institutional accumulation/distribution areas
Liquidity Voids (Yellow Zones):
When yellow price line enters yellow void areas = Potential acceleration zones
Voids indicate price gaps where minimal trading occurred
Price often moves rapidly through voids toward next liquidity pool
Terrain Reading:
High Terrain Peaks: High volume/interest areas (support/resistance)
Low Terrain Valleys: Low volume areas (potential breakout zones)
Color Coding:
Green terrain = Bullish volume dominance
Red terrain = Bearish volume dominance
Purple = Neutral/transition areas
📈 Volume Profile Integration
POC (Point of Control): Automatically marks highest volume level
Volume Bins: Adjust granularity (10-50 bins)
Height Weight: Control how much volume affects terrain elevation
🏛️ Order Block Detection
Detection Length: 5-50 bar lookback for block identification
Strength Weighting: Recent blocks have greater impact on terrain
Candle Body Option: Use full candles or body-only for block definition
💧 Liquidity Zone Tracking
Multiple Levels: Track 3-10 key liquidity zones
Buy/Sell Side: Different colors for bid/ask liquidity
Strength Decay: Older zones have diminishing terrain impact
🌊 Liquidity Void Identification
Threshold Multiplier: Adjust sensitivity (0.5-2.0)
Height Amplification: Voids create significant terrain depressions
Acceleration Zones: Price typically moves quickly through void areas
Practical Trading Application
Bullish Scenario:
Yellow price line approaches green order block terrain
Price finds support in elevated bullish volume areas
Terrain shows consistent elevation through key levels
Bearish Scenario:
Yellow price line struggles at red order block resistance
Price falls through liquidity voids toward lower terrain
Bearish volume peaks dominate the landscape
Breakout Setup:
Yellow price line consolidates in flat terrain
Minimal resistance (low terrain) in projected direction
Clear path toward distant liquidity zones
Pro Tips
Start Simple: Begin with default settings, then gradually customize
Focus on Yellow Line: Your primary indicator of current price position
Combine Timeframes: Use the same terrain across multiple timeframes for confluence
Volume Confirmation: Ensure terrain peaks align with actual volume spikes
Void Anticipation: When price enters voids, prepare for potential rapid movement
Order Blocks & Voids Architecture
Order Blocks Calculation
Trigger: Price breaks fractal swing points
Bullish OB: When close > swing high → find lowest low in lookback period
Bearish OB: When close < swing low → find highest high in lookback period
Strength: Based on price distance from block extremes
Storage: Global array maintains last 50 blocks with FIFO management
Liquidity Voids Detection
Trigger: Price gaps exceeding ATR threshold
Bull Void: Low - high > (ATR200 × multiplier)
Bear Void: Low - high > (ATR200 × multiplier)
Validation: Close confirms gap direction
Storage: Global array maintains last 30 voids
Key Design Features
Real-time Updates: Calculated every bar, not just on last bar
Global Persistence: Arrays maintain state across executions
FIFO Management: Automatic cleanup of oldest entries
Configurable Sensitivity: Adjustable lookback periods and thresholds
Scientific Testing Framework
Hypothesis Testing
Primary Hypothesis: 3D terrain visualization improves detection of institutional order flow vs traditional 2D charts
Testable Metrics:
Prediction Accuracy: Does terrain structure predict future support/resistance?
Reaction Time: Faster identification of key levels vs conventional methods
False Positive Reduction: Lower rate of failed breakouts/breakdowns
Control Variables
Market Regime: Trending vs ranging conditions
Asset Classes: Forex, equities, cryptocurrencies
Timeframes: M5 to H4 for intraday, D1 for swing
Volume Conditions: High vs low volume environments
Data Collection Protocol
Terrain Features to Quantify:
Slope gradient changes at price inflection points
Volume peak clustering density
Order block terrain elevation vs subsequent price action
Void depth correlation with momentum acceleration
Control Group: Traditional support/resistance + volume profile
Experimental Group: 3D Institutional Flow Terrain
Statistical Measures
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: Terrain features vs random price movements
Lead Time: Terrain formation ahead of price confirmation
Effect Size: Performance difference between groups (Cohen's d)
Statistical Power: Sample size requirements for significance
Validation Methodology
Blind Testing:
Remove price labels from terrain screenshots
Have traders identify key levels from terrain alone
Measure accuracy vs actual price action
Backtesting Framework:
Automated terrain feature extraction
Correlation with future price reversals/breakouts
Monte Carlo simulation for significance testing
Expected Outcomes
If hypothesis valid:
Significant improvement in level prediction accuracy (p < 0.05)
Reduced latency in institutional level identification
Higher risk-reward ratios on terrain-confirmed trades
Research Questions:
Does terrain elevation reliably indicate institutional interest zones?
Are liquidity voids statistically significant momentum predictors?
Does multi-timeframe terrain analysis improve signal quality?
How does terrain persistence correlate with level strength?
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Smart Money Volume Tools | Lyro RSSmart Money Volume Tools | Lyro RS
Overview
The Smart Money Volume Tools (SMVT) is a multi-dimensional volume-based analysis suite designed to visualize the interplay between price action, moving averages, and smart money behavior.
By integrating dynamic moving averages, volume normalization, and multi-timeframe intelligence, SMVT helps traders identify when institutional (smart money) or retail participants are influencing price movements — all in a single, adaptive display.
Unlike traditional oscillators or trend tools, SMVT dynamically adjusts its sensitivity and thresholds based on volume z-scores and normalized momentum, revealing true intent behind price shifts rather than reacting to them.
🔹 Key Features
4 Core Analytical Modes:
Trail Mode – Identifies directional bias using dynamic volume-weighted trails based on adaptive ATR multipliers.
Volume Mode – Displays normalized volume strength vs. price trend, highlighting volume-driven expansions.
Smart Money Volume Mode – Detects institutional buying/selling spikes from lower timeframes using volume z-score outliers.
Retail Money Volume Mode – Contrasts retail-driven impulses to visualize crowd behavior and exhaustion points.
Dynamic Volume Normalization: Converts volume impulses into a 0–100 range using a sigmoid function for smoother interpretation.
Multi-Timeframe Intelligence: Automatically reads lower timeframe volume data to distinguish smart vs. retail activity.
Adaptive Color Systems: Multiple palette modes ( Classic , Mystic , Accented , Royal ) or full custom color control.
Signal Table Overlay: Built-in real-time module summary showing status for Trail , Volume , Smart Money , and Retail Money — right on your chart.
🔹 How It Works
Volume Strength Calculation:
Calculates relative volume strength using a moving average baseline, then normalizes the result via a sigmoid function — mapping activity into a clean 0–100 range.
Smart Money Detection:
Scans lower timeframe data for extreme volume z-scores ( z > 2 ) to pinpoint institutional accumulation or distribution zones.
Trail Logic:
Uses adaptive upper and lower trails based on ATR and volume intensity to track volatility-adjusted trend direction.
Color Logic:
Trail, candle, and fill colors change dynamically according to the active signal type and selected palette — making directional bias instantly visible.
🔹 Practical Use
Swing Confirmation (Trail Mode): Confirms sustained bullish or bearish momentum supported by volume, ideal for trailing positions and managing exits.
Volume Expansion (Volume Mode): Highlights key moments when institutional liquidity pushes price before visible breakout confirmation.
Smart vs. Retail Divergence: Identify conflicts between retail activity and smart money to detect exhaustion or reversal points early.
Table Overlay Utility: Instantly see all active signals across modules in one compact, on-chart interface.
🔹 Customization
Custom color palettes or manual bullish/bearish color selection.
Adjustable EMA lengths and Volume SMA period .
Selectable lower timeframe source for Smart Money analysis.
Flexible table position & size controls — choose between Top, Middle, Bottom and Tiny to Huge.
Switch freely between Trail , Volume , Smart Money , and Retail Money modes.
Credits
Thank you to @AlgoAlpha for the smart money and retail activity source code.
⚠️Disclaimer
This indicator is a tool for technical analysis and does not provide guaranteed results. It should be used in conjunction with other analysis methods and proper risk management practices. The creators of this indicator are not responsible for any financial decisions made based on its signals.
Order Blocks Zones with Signals█ OVERVIEW
“Order Blocks Zones with Signals” is a technical analysis tool that automatically identifies Order Blocks (OB) and optionally Fair Value Gaps (FVG) on the chart.
The script visualizes these zones as colored rectangles, offering full customization of style, transparency, and signal display.
It also generates entry and exit signals (Break & Exit) that can serve as confirmations in strategies based on price action and market structure.
Thanks to flexible candle size filters and rich visual options, the indicator maintains chart clarity and readability.
█ CONCEPTS
Order Blocks (OB) are key zones on the chart where significant price movements previously occurred — areas where large market participants (institutions, so-called smart money) initiated or closed positions.
An OB is the last candle that followed the prior trend before the market reversed (e.g., for a Bullish OB: the last bearish candle before a pivot low and a strong upward impulse).
The script detects these levels using local price pivots, analyzing candle direction to filter out less significant movements.
FVG (Fair Value Gaps) represent areas of imbalance between buyers and sellers — price gaps formed by a sharp impulse where full trading did not occur due to one-sided order dominance (e.g., excess buy or sell orders).
Why combine OB and FVG in one indicator?
Combining OB and FVG analysis is essential because these phenomena often occur sequentially in the institutional market cycle:
1. Order Block — institutions enter the market in the OB zone, absorbing orders and building positions.
2. Strong impulse — after smart money entry, a rapid price move creates an FVG (imbalance gap).
3. Retest — price naturally returns to these zones (OB or FVG), drawn by unfilled orders and the search for equilibrium.
Such areas strongly attract price, as they represent not only historical institutional levels but also open “holes” in the order book. Retests of OB and FVG are ideal entry opportunities with high reaction probability (rebound or breakout). The indicator combines these two interconnected elements, enabling comprehensive market structure analysis in a single tool.
Order Blocks are labeled as:
Bullish OB – demand zones, often accumulation areas before an upmove.
Bearish OB – supply zones, signaling potential impulse end or correction start.
█ FEATURES
Order Block Detection (OB Detection):
- Automatic identification of demand and supply zones based on pivots.
- OB is the last candle aligned with the prior trend, just before the market reversal — precisely identified through candle sequence analysis around the pivot.
- OB zones appear with a delay equal to Pivot Length (default 10 bars).
- Break signals trigger when a candle’s body (close) fully pierces the zone, causing the zone to disappear immediately (e.g., close < low of Bullish OB → Break Down and zone deletion).
- Minimum size filtering via OB Size Multiplier.
- Option to create OB without wicks (Include Wicks in OB): when disabled, OB zones are based solely on candle bodies (open/close), ignoring wicks (high/low).
Fair Value Gap Detection (FVG Detection):
- Optional, with enable/disable capability.
- FVG are detected without delay — immediately upon gap occurrence.
- Size filtering via Candle Size Period and FVG Size Multiplier.
Customizable Styling:
- Separate colors and border styles (Solid / Dashed / Dotted) for each zone type.
- Adjustable transparency and border thickness.
- Unified color for box, border, and signal of the same type.
Breakout and Exit Signals:
- Break Up – triggered when a candle’s close breaks above a Bearish OB, causing the zone to disappear.
- Break Down – triggered when a candle’s close breaks below a Bullish OB, causing the zone to disappear.
- Exit Up / Exit Down – temporary exit from the zone without full breakout (price leaves the zone but doesn’t close beyond it). Signal type selection: Break, Exit, or Both.
- Alerts: built-in alerts for all signal types — triggered automatically on candle close confirming breakout or exit from OB.
█ HOW TO USE
Adding to chart: import the code into Pine Editor and run the script on TradingView.
Settings configuration:
- Pivot Length: controls swing detection sensitivity and OB display delay (default 10).
- Include Wicks in OB: enabled (default) – OB includes wicks; disabled – OB uses bodies only.
- Size Filter: adjust Candle Size Period and OB/FVG Size Multiplier to filter out small zones.
- Colors & Styles: set colors, styles, and transparency for each zone type.
- Signal Type: choose which signals to display (Break, Exit, or Both).
Signal interpretation:
- OB Break Up: price closes above Bearish OB → zone disappears → potential bullish continuation.
- OB Break Down: price closes below Bullish OB → zone disappears → potential bearish continuation.
- Exit Signals: price leaves the zone temporarily without breakout — often signals impending reversal or pullback.
Tips:
- Use OB signals alongside other indicators like RSI, MACD, SMI, or trend filters.
- Order Blocks from higher timeframes (e.g., 4H, 1D) carry greater significance and reaction strength.
- Remember: FVG are detected immediately, OB with delay — a complementary approach!
█ APPLICATIONS
- Smart Money Concepts (SMC): use OB zones as dynamic support and resistance levels. In an uptrend, look for buy opportunities in bullish OBs, which price often retests before further gains. Combining with RSI, MACD, or Fibonacci levels enhances zone significance, confirming institutional demand.
- Breakout Trading: trade based on OB breakout signals. A buy signal after breaking a bearish OB may indicate a strong upward impulse, especially if supported by rising MACD or RSI above 50. Similarly for sell signals after Break Down.
- Reversal Zones: Exit signals may indicate the end of a move or correction. Safest to use in alignment with higher-timeframe trend and confirmed by another indicator (e.g., RSI divergence, Fibonacci levels).
- Confluence Analysis: combine OB and FVG for deeper market structure and equilibrium insight. When an Order Block overlaps or borders an FVG, we get confluence of two institutional phenomena — OB (smart money entry) + FVG (imbalance) — making these areas particularly strong price magnets, increasing retest and reaction probability.
█ NOTES
- FVG can be fully disabled for a cleaner chart view.
- In consolidation periods, signals may appear more frequently — always confirm with additional trend filters.
- Works on all markets and timeframes (crypto, forex, indices, stocks).
Weis Wave Volume MTF 🎯 Indicator Name
Weis Wave Volume (Multi‑Timeframe) — adapted from the original “Weis Wave Volume by LazyBear.”
This version adds multi‑timeframe (MTF) readings, configurable colors, font size, and screen position for clear dashboard‑style display.
🧠 Concept Background — What is Weis Wave Volume (WWV)?
The Weis Wave Volume indicator originates from Wyckoff and David Weis’ techniques.
Its purpose is to link price movement “waves” with the amount of traded volume to reveal how strong or weak each wave is.
Instead of showing bars one by one, WWV accumulates the total volume while price keeps moving in the same direction.
When price direction changes (up → down or down → up), it:
Finishes the previous wave volume total.
Starts a new wave and begins accumulating again.
Those wave volumes help traders see:
Effort vs Result: Big volume with small price move ⇒ absorption; low volume with big move ⇒ weak participation.
Trend confirmation or exhaustion: High volume waves in trend direction strengthen it, while low‑volume waves hint exhaustion.
⚙️ How this Script Works
Trend & Wave Detection
Compares close with the previous bar to determine up or down movement (mov).
Detects trend reversals (when mov direction changes).
Builds “waves,” each representing a continuous run of bars in one direction.
Volume Accumulation
While price keeps the same direction, the script adds each bar’s volume to the running total (vol).
When direction flips, it resets that total and starts a new wave.
Multi‑Timeframe Computation
Calculates these wave volumes on three timeframes at once, chosen dynamically:
Active Chart Timeframe Displays WWV for:
1 min 1 min
5 min 5 min
15 min 15 min
Any other Chart TF
It uses request.security() to pull each timeframe’s latest WWV value and current wave direction.
Visual Output
Instead of plotting histogram bars, it shows a table with three numeric values:
WWV (1): 25.3 M | (15): 312 M | (240): 2.46 B
Each value is color‑coded:
user‑selected Uptrend Color when price wave = up
user‑selected Downtrend Color when wave = down
You can position this small table in any corner/center (top / bottom × left / center / right).
Font size is user‑adjustable (Tiny → Huge).
📈 How Traders Use It
Quickly gauge buying vs selling effort across multiple horizons.
Compare short‑term wave volume to higher‑timeframe waves to spot:
Alignment → all up and big volumes = strong trend
Divergence → small or opposite‑colored higher‑TF wave = potential reversal or pause
Combine with Wyckoff, VSA, or standard trend analysis to judge if a breakout or pullback has real participation.
🧩 Key Features of This Version
Feature Description
Multi‑Timeframe Panel Displays WWV values for 3 selected TFs at once
Dynamic TF Mapping Auto‑adjusts which TFs to use based on chart
Up/Down Color Coding Customizable colors for wave direction
Adjustable Font and Placement Set font size (Tiny→Huge) and screen corner/center
No Histograms Keeps chart clean; acts as a compact WWV dashboard
Retail vs Banker Net Positions – Symmetry BreakRetail vs Banker Net Positions – Symmetry Break (Institution Focus)
Description:
This advanced indicator is a volume-proxy-based positioning tool that separates institutional vs. retail behavior using bar structure, trend-following logic, and statistical analysis. It identifies net position flows over time, detects institutional aggression spikes, and highlights symmetry breaks—those moments when institutional action diverges sharply from retail behavior. Designed for intraday to swing traders, this is a powerful tool for gauging smart money activity and retail exhaustion.
What It Does:
Separates Volume into Two Groups:
Institutional Proxy: Volume on large bars in trend direction
Retail Proxy: Volume on small or counter-trend bars
Calculates Net Positions (%):
Smooths cumulative buying vs. selling behavior for each group over time.
Highlights Symmetry Breaks:
Alerts when institutions make statistically abnormal moves while retail is quiet or doing the opposite.
Detects Extremes in Institutional Activity:
Flags major tops/bottoms in institutional positioning using swing pivots or rolling windows.
Retail Sentiment Flips:
Marks when the retail line crosses the zero line (e.g., flipping from net short to net long).
How to Use It:
Interpreting the Two Lines:
Aqua/Orange Line (Institutional Proxy):
Rising above zero = Net buying bias
Falling below zero = Net selling bias
Lime/Red Line (Retail Proxy):
Green = Retail buying; Red = Retail selling
Watch for crosses of zero for sentiment shifts
Spotting Symmetry Breaks:
Pink Circle or Background Highlight =
Institutions made a sharp, outsized move while retail was:
Quiet (low ROC), or
Moving in the opposite direction
These often precede explosive directional moves or stop hunts.
Institutional Extremes:
Marked with aqua (top) or orange (bottom) dots
Based on swing pivot logic or rolling highs/lows in institutional positioning
Optional filter: Only show extremes that coincide with a symmetry break
Settings You Can Tune:
Lookback lengths for trend, z-scores, smoothing
Z-Score thresholds to control sensitivity
Retail quiet filters to reduce false positives
Cool-down timer to avoid rapid repeat signals
Toggle visual aids like shading, markers, and threshold lines
Alerts Included:
-Retail flips (green/red)
- Institutional symmetry breaks
- Institutional extreme tops/bottoms
Strategy Tip:
Use this indicator to track institutional accumulation or distribution phases and catch asymmetric inflection points where the "smart money" acts decisively. Confluence with price structure or FVGs (Fair Value Gaps) can further enhance signal quality.
CK Trading RSIRSI with colour-coded areas for accumulation, BUY, take profit and SELL zones. Ideally, it can be used on the 8-hour chart over a longer period of time.
Volume Sentiment Breakout Channels [AlgoAlpha]🟠 OVERVIEW
This tool visualizes breakout zones based on volume sentiment within dynamic price channels . It identifies high-impact consolidation areas, quantifies buy/sell dominance inside those zones, and then displays real-time shifts in sentiment strength. When the market breaks above or below these sentiment-weighted channels, traders can interpret the event as a change in conviction, not just a technical breakout.
🟠 CONCEPTS
The script builds on two layers of logic:
Channel Detection : A volatility-based algorithm locates price compression areas using normalized highs and lows over a defined lookback. These “boxes” mark accumulation or distribution ranges.
Volume Sentiment Profiling : Each channel is internally divided into small bins, where volume is aggregated and signed by candle direction. This produces a granular sentiment map showing which levels are dominated by buyers or sellers.
When a breakout occurs, the script clears the previous box and forms a new one, letting traders visually track transitions between phases of control. The colored gradients and text updates continuously reflect the internal bias—green for net-buying, red for net-selling—so you can see conviction strength at a glance.
🟠 FEATURES
Volume-weighted sentiment map inside each box, with gradient color intensity proportional to participation.
Dynamic text display of current and overall sentiment within each channel.
Real-time trail lines to show active bullish/bearish trend extensions after breakout.
🟠 USAGE
Setup : Add the script to your chart and enable Strong Closes Only if you prefer cleaner breakouts. Use shorter normalization length (e.g., 50–80) for fast markets; longer (100–200) for smoother transitions.
Read Signals : Transparent boxes mark active sentiment channels. Green gradients show buy-side dominance, red shows sell-side. The middle dashed line is the equilibrium of the channel. “▲” appears when price breaks upward, “▼” when it breaks downward.
Understanding Sentiment : The sentiment profile can be used to show the probability of the price moving up or down at respective price levels.
