Moving Average Filters Add-on w/ Expanded Source Types [Loxx]Moving Average Filters Add-on w/ Expanded Source Types is a conglomeration of specialized and traditional moving averages that will be used in most of indicators that I publish moving forward. There are 39 moving averages included in this indicator as well as expanded source types including traditional Heiken Ashi and Better Heiken Ashi candles. You can read about the expanded source types clicking here . About half of these moving averages are closed source on other trading platforms. This indicator serves as a reference point for future public/private, open/closed source indicators that I publish to TradingView. Information about these moving averages was gleaned from various forex and trading forums and platforms as well as TASC publications and other assorted research publications.
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Included moving averages
ADXvma - Average Directional Volatility Moving Average
Linnsoft's ADXvma formula is a volatility-based moving average, with the volatility being determined by the value of the ADX indicator.
The ADXvma has the SMA in Chande's CMO replaced with an EMA, it then uses a few more layers of EMA smoothing before the "Volatility Index" is calculated.
A side effect is, those additional layers slow down the ADXvma when you compare it to Chande's Variable Index Dynamic Average VIDYA.
The ADXVMA provides support during uptrends and resistance during downtrends and will stay flat for longer, but will create some of the most accurate market signals when it decides to move.
Ahrens Moving Average
Richard D. Ahrens's Moving Average promises "Smoother Data" that isn't influenced by the occasional price spike. It works by using the Open and the Close in his formula so that the only time the Ahrens Moving Average will change is when the candlestick is either making new highs or new lows.
Alexander Moving Average - ALXMA
This Moving Average uses an elaborate smoothing formula and utilizes a 7 period Moving Average. It corresponds to fitting a second-order polynomial to seven consecutive observations. This moving average is rarely used in trading but is interesting as this Moving Average has been applied to diffusion indexes that tend to be very volatile.
Double Exponential Moving Average - DEMA
The Double Exponential Moving Average (DEMA) combines a smoothed EMA and a single EMA to provide a low-lag indicator. It's primary purpose is to reduce the amount of "lagging entry" opportunities, and like all Moving Averages, the DEMA confirms uptrends whenever price crosses on top of it and closes above it, and confirms downtrends when the price crosses under it and closes below it - but with significantly less lag.
Double Smoothed Exponential Moving Average - DSEMA
The Double Smoothed Exponential Moving Average is a lot less laggy compared to a traditional EMA. It's also considered a leading indicator compared to the EMA, and is best utilized whenever smoothness and speed of reaction to market changes are required.
Exponential Moving Average - EMA
The EMA places more significance on recent data points and moves closer to price than the SMA (Simple Moving Average). It reacts faster to volatility due to its emphasis on recent data and is known for its ability to give greater weight to recent and more relevant data. The EMA is therefore seen as an enhancement over the SMA.
Fast Exponential Moving Average - FEMA
An Exponential Moving Average with a short look-back period.
Fractal Adaptive Moving Average - FRAMA
The Fractal Adaptive Moving Average by John Ehlers is an intelligent adaptive Moving Average which takes the importance of price changes into account and follows price closely enough to display significant moves whilst remaining flat if price ranges. The FRAMA does this by dynamically adjusting the look-back period based on the market's fractal geometry.
Hull Moving Average - HMA
Alan Hull's HMA makes use of weighted moving averages to prioritize recent values and greatly reduce lag whilst maintaining the smoothness of a traditional Moving Average. For this reason, it's seen as a well-suited Moving Average for identifying entry points.
IE/2 - Early T3 by Tim Tilson
The IE/2 is a Moving Average that uses Linear Regression slope in its calculation to help with smoothing. It's a worthy Moving Average on it's own, even though it is the precursor and very early version of the famous "T3 Indicator".
Integral of Linear Regression Slope - ILRS
A Moving Average where the slope of a linear regression line is simply integrated as it is fitted in a moving window of length N (natural numbers in maths) across the data. The derivative of ILRS is the linear regression slope. ILRS is not the same as a SMA (Simple Moving Average) of length N, which is actually the midpoint of the linear regression line as it moves across the data.
Instantaneous Trendline
The Instantaneous Trendline is created by removing the dominant cycle component from the price information which makes this Moving Average suitable for medium to long-term trading.
Laguerre Filter
The Laguerre Filter is a smoothing filter which is based on Laguerre polynomials. The filter requires the current price, three prior prices, a user defined factor called Alpha to fill its calculation.
Adjusting the Alpha coefficient is used to increase or decrease its lag and it's smoothness.
Leader Exponential Moving Average
The Leader EMA was created by Giorgos E. Siligardos who created a Moving Average which was able to eliminate lag altogether whilst maintaining some smoothness. It was first described during his research paper "MACD Leader" where he applied this to the MACD to improve its signals and remove its lagging issue. This filter uses his leading MACD's "modified EMA" and can be used as a zero lag filter.
Linear Regression Value - LSMA (Least Squares Moving Average)
LSMA as a Moving Average is based on plotting the end point of the linear regression line. It compares the current value to the prior value and a determination is made of a possible trend, eg. the linear regression line is pointing up or down.
Linear Weighted Moving Average - LWMA
LWMA reacts to price quicker than the SMA and EMA. Although it's similar to the Simple Moving Average, the difference is that a weight coefficient is multiplied to the price which means the most recent price has the highest weighting, and each prior price has progressively less weight. The weights drop in a linear fashion.
McGinley Dynamic
John McGinley created this Moving Average to track price better than traditional Moving Averages. It does this by incorporating an automatic adjustment factor into its formula, which speeds (or slows) the indicator in trending, or ranging, markets.
McNicholl EMA
Dennis McNicholl developed this Moving Average to use as his center line for his "Better Bollinger Bands" indicator and was successful because it responded better to volatility changes over the standard SMA and managed to avoid common whipsaws.
Non lag moving average
The Non Lag Moving average follows price closely and gives very quick signals as well as early signals of price change. As a standalone Moving Average, it should not be used on its own, but as an additional confluence tool for early signals.
Parabolic Weighted Moving Average
The Parabolic Weighted Moving Average is a variation of the Linear Weighted Moving Average. The Linear Weighted Moving Average calculates the average by assigning different weight to each element in its calculation. The Parabolic Weighted Moving Average is a variation that allows weights to be changed to form a parabolic curve. It is done simply by using the Power parameter of this indicator.
Recursive Moving Trendline
Dennis Meyers's Recursive Moving Trendline uses a recursive (repeated application of a rule) polynomial fit, a technique that uses a small number of past values estimations of price and today's price to predict tomorrows price.
Simple Moving Average - SMA
The SMA calculates the average of a range of prices by adding recent prices and then dividing that figure by the number of time periods in the calculation average. It is the most basic Moving Average which is seen as a reliable tool for starting off with Moving Average studies. As reliable as it may be, the basic moving average will work better when it's enhanced into an EMA.
Sine Weighted Moving Average
The Sine Weighted Moving Average assigns the most weight at the middle of the data set. It does this by weighting from the first half of a Sine Wave Cycle and the most weighting is given to the data in the middle of that data set. The Sine WMA closely resembles the TMA (Triangular Moving Average).
Smoothed Moving Average - SMMA
The Smoothed Moving Average is similar to the Simple Moving Average (SMA), but aims to reduce noise rather than reduce lag. SMMA takes all prices into account and uses a long lookback period. Due to this, it's seen a an accurate yet laggy Moving Average.
Smoother
The Smoother filter is a faster-reacting smoothing technique which generates considerably less lag than the SMMA (Smoothed Moving Average). It gives earlier signals but can also create false signals due to its earlier reactions. This filter is sometimes wrongly mistaken for the superior Jurik Smoothing algorithm.
Super Smoother
The Super Smoother filter uses John Ehlers’s “Super Smoother” which consists of a a Two pole Butterworth filter combined with a 2-bar SMA (Simple Moving Average) that suppresses the 22050 Hz Nyquist frequency: A characteristic of a sampler, which converts a continuous function or signal into a discrete sequence.
Three pole Ehlers Butterworth
The 3 pole Ehlers Butterworth (as well as the Two pole Butterworth) are both superior alternatives to the EMA and SMA. They aim at producing less lag whilst maintaining accuracy. The 2 pole filter will give you a better approximation for price, whereas the 3 pole filter has superior smoothing.
Three pole Ehlers smoother
The 3 pole Ehlers smoother works almost as close to price as the above mentioned 3 Pole Ehlers Butterworth. It acts as a strong baseline for signals but removes some noise. Side by side, it hardly differs from the Three Pole Ehlers Butterworth but when examined closely, it has better overshoot reduction compared to the 3 pole Ehlers Butterworth.
Triangular Moving Average - TMA
The TMA is similar to the EMA but uses a different weighting scheme. Exponential and weighted Moving Averages will assign weight to the most recent price data. Simple moving averages will assign the weight equally across all the price data. With a TMA (Triangular Moving Average), it is double smoother (averaged twice) so the majority of the weight is assigned to the middle portion of the data.
The TMA and Sine Weighted Moving Average Filter are almost identical at times.
Triple Exponential Moving Average - TEMA
The TEMA uses multiple EMA calculations as well as subtracting lag to create a tool which can be used for scalping pullbacks. As it follows price closely, it's signals are considered very noisy and should only be used in extremely fast-paced trading conditions.
Two pole Ehlers Butterworth
The 2 pole Ehlers Butterworth (as well as the three pole Butterworth mentioned above) is another filter that cuts out the noise and follows the price closely. The 2 pole is seen as a faster, leading filter over the 3 pole and follows price a bit more closely. Analysts will utilize both a 2 pole and a 3 pole Butterworth on the same chart using the same period, but having both on chart allows its crosses to be traded.
Two pole Ehlers smoother
A smoother version of the Two pole Ehlers Butterworth. This filter is the faster version out of the 3 pole Ehlers Butterworth. It does a decent job at cutting out market noise whilst emphasizing a closer following to price over the 3 pole Ehlers.
Volume Weighted EMA - VEMA
Utilizing tick volume in MT4 (or real volume in MT5), this EMA will use the Volume reading in its decision to plot its moves. The more Volume it detects on a move, the more authority (confirmation) it has. And this EMA uses those Volume readings to plot its movements.
Studies show that tick volume and real volume have a very strong correlation, so using this filter in MT4 or MT5 produces very similar results and readings.
Zero Lag DEMA - Zero Lag Double Exponential Moving Average
John Ehlers's Zero Lag DEMA's aim is to eliminate the inherent lag associated with all trend following indicators which average a price over time. Because this is a Double Exponential Moving Average with Zero Lag, it has a tendency to overshoot and create a lot of false signals for swing trading. It can however be used for quick scalping or as a secondary indicator for confluence.
Zero Lag Moving Average
The Zero Lag Moving Average is described by its creator, John Ehlers, as a Moving Average with absolutely no delay. And it's for this reason that this filter will cause a lot of abrupt signals which will not be ideal for medium to long-term traders. This filter is designed to follow price as close as possible whilst de-lagging data instead of basing it on regular data. The way this is done is by attempting to remove the cumulative effect of the Moving Average.
Zero Lag TEMA - Zero Lag Triple Exponential Moving Average
Just like the Zero Lag DEMA, this filter will give you the fastest signals out of all the Zero Lag Moving Averages. This is useful for scalping but dangerous for medium to long-term traders, especially during market Volatility and news events. Having no lag, this filter also has no smoothing in its signals and can cause some very bizarre behavior when applied to certain indicators.
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What are Heiken Ashi "better" candles?
The "better formula" was proposed in an article/memo by BNP-Paribas (In Warrants & Zertifikate, No. 8, August 2004 (a monthly German magazine published by BNP Paribas, Frankfurt), there is an article by Sebastian Schmidt about further development (smoothing) of Heikin-Ashi chart.)
They proposed to use the following:
(Open+Close)/2+(((Close-Open)/( High-Low ))*ABS((Close-Open)/2))
instead of using :
haClose = (O+H+L+C)/4
According to that document the HA representation using their proposed formula is better than the traditional formula.
What are traditional Heiken-Ashi candles?
The Heikin-Ashi technique averages price data to create a Japanese candlestick chart that filters out market noise.
Heikin-Ashi charts, developed by Munehisa Homma in the 1700s, share some characteristics with standard candlestick charts but differ based on the values used to create each candle. Instead of using the open, high, low, and close like standard candlestick charts, the Heikin-Ashi technique uses a modified formula based on two-period averages. This gives the chart a smoother appearance, making it easier to spots trends and reversals, but also obscures gaps and some price data.
Expanded generic source types:
Close = close
Open = open
High = high
Low = low
Median = hl2
Typical = hlc3
Weighted = hlcc4
Average = ohlc4
Average Median Body = (open+close)/2
Trend Biased = (see code, too complex to explain here)
Trend Biased (extreme) = (see code, too complex to explain here)
Included:
-Toggle bar color on/off
-Toggle signal line on/off
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[blackcat] L2 Ehlers Fisherized Deviation Scaled OscillatorLevel: 2
Background
John F. Ehlers introuced Fisherized Deviation Scaled Oscillator in Oct, 2018.
Function
In “Probability—Probably A Good Thing To Know,” John Ehlers introduces a procedure for measuring an indicator’s probability distribution to determine if it can be used as part of a reversion-to-the-mean trading strategy. Dr. Ehlers demonstrates this method with several of his existing indicators and presents a new indicator that he calls a deviation-scaled oscillator with Fisher transform. It charts the probability density of an oscillator to evaluate its applicability to swing trading.
Key Signal
FisherFilt --> Ehlers Fisherized Deviation Scaled Oscillator fast line
Trigger --> Ehlers Fisherized Deviation Scaled Oscillator slow line
Pros and Cons
100% John F. Ehlers definition translation, even variable names are the same. This help readers who would like to use pine to read his book.
Remarks
The 91th script for Blackcat1402 John F. Ehlers Week publication.
Readme
In real life, I am a prolific inventor. I have successfully applied for more than 60 international and regional patents in the past 12 years. But in the past two years or so, I have tried to transfer my creativity to the development of trading strategies. Tradingview is the ideal platform for me. I am selecting and contributing some of the hundreds of scripts to publish in Tradingview community. Welcome everyone to interact with me to discuss these interesting pine scripts.
The scripts posted are categorized into 5 levels according to my efforts or manhours put into these works.
Level 1 : interesting script snippets or distinctive improvement from classic indicators or strategy. Level 1 scripts can usually appear in more complex indicators as a function module or element.
Level 2 : composite indicator/strategy. By selecting or combining several independent or dependent functions or sub indicators in proper way, the composite script exhibits a resonance phenomenon which can filter out noise or fake trading signal to enhance trading confidence level.
Level 3 : comprehensive indicator/strategy. They are simple trading systems based on my strategies. They are commonly containing several or all of entry signal, close signal, stop loss, take profit, re-entry, risk management, and position sizing techniques. Even some interesting fundamental and mass psychological aspects are incorporated.
Level 4 : script snippets or functions that do not disclose source code. Interesting element that can reveal market laws and work as raw material for indicators and strategies. If you find Level 1~2 scripts are helpful, Level 4 is a private version that took me far more efforts to develop.
Level 5 : indicator/strategy that do not disclose source code. private version of Level 3 script with my accumulated script processing skills or a large number of custom functions. I had a private function library built in past two years. Level 5 scripts use many of them to achieve private trading strategy.
Take Profit XTake Profit X
Take Profit X solves the #1 problem in trading: knowing when to exit. Instead of guessing or using single indicators, it aggregates 8 technical signals to identify high-probability exit points through multi-confirmation consensus. This eliminates premature exits and emotional decision-making.
The indicator counts confirmations from your chosen technical tools:
Green dot = Multiple signals say "take profit on longs/exit shorts"
Red dot = Multiple signals say "take profit on shorts/exit longs"
Signals appear when you reach the minimum confirmations threshold you set.
Possible Settings:
Conservative (Swing Trading)
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Minimum Confirmations: 4
Use: RSI, MACD, CCI, Supertrend, Price Action
Disable: Stochastic, Bollinger Bands, EMA Cross
Look Back Bars: 10
Aggressive (Day Trading)
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Minimum Confirmations: 2
Use: All indicators ON
Look Back Bars: 3-5
RSI OB/OS: 75/25
Balanced (Most Markets)
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Minimum Confirmations: 3
Use: RSI, MACD, CCI, Supertrend
Price Action: ON
Look Back Bars: 5-7
Ultimate Adaptive RSIUltimate Adaptive RSI
RSI That Adapts to Any Market
This isn't your grandpa's RSI. It dynamically adjusts its sensitivity based on market conditions—smoother in trends, responsive in ranges.
Traditional RSI fails in strong trends and changing volatility. UA-RSI fixes both by adapting its sensitivity in real-time, giving you reliable signals whether the market is trending, ranging, or transitioning between regimes.
How It Adapts:
Smart Pre-Smoothing: Uses Efficiency Ratio to detect trend strength and automatically lengthens/shortens its smoothing window.
Dominant Cycle Detection: Matches its internal period to the market's actual rhythm.
Dynamic Bands: RMS-based overbought/oversold levels that expand/contract with volatility.
Smoothing Stack: ALMA pre-smoothing → Ultimate Smoother → Jurik filter creates the cleanest RSI you've ever seen.
Trade Signals:
Buy: RSI crosses above lower band or midline + price confirms
Sell: RSI crosses below upper band or midline + price confirms
Bands expand in high volatility → wait for deeper extremes
Bands contract in low volatility → take earlier signals
Signal line for crossover entries
Adaptive smoothing = fewer false signals in trends
Day trading: Use 1.0 band multiplier
Swing trading: Use 1.2-1.5 multiplier
Ranging markets: Lower multiplier to 0.8
Trending markets: Raise multiplier to 1.5+
Bands widen in volatility = wait for deeper extremes
Bands tighten in calm markets = take earlier signals
Never trade RSI alone - always wait for price confirmation
VixTrixVixTrix - Because markets move in both directions.
VixTrix was born from a fundamental limitation in traditional volatility indicators: they only measure downside panic, completely missing the greed-driven extremes that form market tops.
How It Works:
Dual-Component Analysis:
vixBear = Panic selling intensity (distance from recent highs)
vixBull = FOMO buying intensity (distance from recent lows)
Oscillator = vixBear - vixBull = Net fear/greed imbalance
When the oscillator is positive, fear dominates (potential bottom forming). When negative, greed dominates (potential top forming).
Professional-Grade Filtering:
The magic happens with the symmetric RMS (Root Mean Square) bands. Unlike fixed percentage bands or standard deviation, RMS:
Creates mathematically symmetric positive/negative thresholds
Naturally adapts to changing volatility regimes
Provides statistical significance to extremes
VixTrix also adds selectable MA smoothing for the RMS calculation:
WMA (default): Balanced – middle-ground approach
VWMA: Volume-weighted – filters low-volume noise
EMA: Responsive – catches quick reversals
SMA: Stable – for swing trading
HMA: Fast and smooth – ideal for day trading
Signals require triple confirmation:
Statistical Extreme: Oscillator beyond RMS band
Price Action Confirmation: Correct candle color (bullish for bottoms, bearish for tops)
Momentum Continuation: Oscillator still moving toward extreme (exhaustion)
This multi-filter approach reduces premature entries and false signals while maintaining early positioning at potential reversal points.
Why This Matters for Your Trading:
In bull markets, traditional fear indicators sit near zero, giving no warning of impending tops.
VixTrix identifies when greed becomes excessive – when FOMO buying reaches statistical extremes that often precede corrections.
In range-bound markets, VixTrix excels at identifying overreactions in both directions, providing high-probability mean reversion opportunities.
During crashes, it captures the panic selling with the same precision as VixFix, but with better timing through its momentum confirmation.
VixTrix spots continuations through:
"No Signal" = Healthy Trend – Oscillator stays between RMS bands (no exhaustion)
Failed Extremes – Touches band but no triple confirmation = trend likely continues
Hidden Divergence – Price makes higher low while oscillator makes shallower low = uptrend continues
Controlled Emotions – Oscillator negative but not extreme in uptrends (greed present but not excessive)
Key Insight: When VixTrix doesn't give a signal during a pullback, institutions aren't panicking – they're just pausing before resuming the trend.
Green columns = Bullish exhaustion (potential bottoms)
Red columns = Bearish exhaustion (potential tops)
Golden RMS bands = Dynamic thresholds adapting to current volatility
Background highlights = Active signal conditions
The Result: A professional-grade oscillator that works in all market conditions – trending up, trending down, or ranging – by measuring the complete emotional spectrum driving price action.
Pivot Oscillator█ OVERVIEW
Pivot Oscillator is a versatile oscillator that measures market strength by comparing the current price to local price pivots. Values are scaled by ATR, normalized to a 0–100 range, and displayed along with an SMA line.
Oscillator: generates signals suitable for pullback strategies.
SMA line: serves as a momentum indicator.
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Pivot Oscillator is designed with dual functionality:
- Oscillator & signals: ideal for pullback strategies, detecting local highs/lows and short-term reversals.
- SMA (Momentum): shows stable market-side dominance and filters price impulses.
Calculation logic:
- Oscillator = closing price − pivot line (derived from average high/low pivots).
Scaled by ATR and normalized to 0–100:
50 – bullish dominance,
< 50 – bearish dominance.
SMA is computed from smoothed oscillator values and serves as a momentum indicator.
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Pivot Calculation:
- Pivot Length (lenSwing) – the number of bars used to identify local pivots (highs/lows). Higher values filter only larger extremes, while lower values make the oscillator react faster to local highs and lows.
- Pivot Level (pivotLevel) – determines the position of the pivot line between the average low and high pivots. A value of 0.5 places the pivotLine exactly halfway between the average high and low pivots; values closer to 0 or 1 shift the line toward the low or high pivots, respectively.
- Pivot Lookback (lookback) – the number of recent pivots used to calculate the average pivot, which smooths the pivotLine and reduces noise caused by individual extremes.
- Oscillator calculation: closing price − pivotLine (average of pivots computed from the above parameters).
The pivotLine is then scaled by ATR and normalized to a 0–100 range.
ATR Scaling:
- ATR period (atrLen)
- Multipliers (multUp / multDown) for upper and lower scaling.
Dynamic Colors:
- Oscillator > 50 → green (bullish)
- Oscillator < 50 → red (bearish)
SMA Line (Momentum):
- Smoothed oscillator (SMA) serves as a momentum indicator.
- Dynamic color indicates direction of SMA.
- Helps identify dominant market side and trend.
Overbought / Oversold Zones:
- Configurable OB/OS levels for both oscillator and SMA.
- Dynamic band colors: change depending on SMA relative to maOverbought / maOversold.
- Provides visual confirmation for potential corrections or strong momentum.
Gradients & Visualization:
- Oscillator and SMA gradients (3 layers) with adjustable transparency.
- Gradient visualization for OB/OS zones and oscillator.
- Full customization of colors, line width, and transparency.
Signals:
- Oscillator leaving oversold zone → long signal
- Oscillator leaving overbought zone → short signal
- OB/OS band colors dynamically reflect SMA levels for additional confirmation.
Alerts:
- OB/OS cross alerts.
█ HOW TO USE
Add the indicator to your TradingView chart → Indicators → search for “Pivot Oscillator”.
Parameter Configuration:
- Pivot Settings: pivot length, pivot level, pivot lookback.
- ATR Settings: ATR period, scaling multipliers.
- Threshold Levels: OB/OS levels for oscillator and SMA.
- Signal Settings: SMA length, extra smoothing.
- Style Settings: bullish/bearish colors, OB/OS lines, midline, text colors.
- Gradient Settings: enable/disable gradients and transparency.
Signal Interpretation:
BUY (Long):
- Oscillator leaves the oversold zone (OS crossover).
- OB/OS band color may additionally confirm the signal when SMA < maOversold.
SELL (Short):
- Oscillator leaves the overbought zone (OB crossunder).
- OB/OS band color may additionally confirm the signal when SMA > maOverbought.
█ APPLICATIONS
Pivot Oscillator and SMA can be scaled for different strategies:
- Pullback strategies: oscillator detects local highs/lows.
- Momentum / Trend: SMA shows market-side dominance and trend direction.
Adjust pivot and ATR parameters:
- Lower settings: faster reaction, suitable for scalping or intraday trading.
- Higher settings: more stable readings, suitable for swing trading or longer timeframes.
█ NOTES
- In strong trends, the oscillator may remain in extreme zones for extended periods – reflects dominance, not necessarily a reversal.
- OB/OS levels should be adapted to the instrument and pivot/ATR settings.
- Works best when combined with other tools: support/resistance, market structure, and volume analysis.
Previous Day Week Month Highs & Lows [MHA Finverse]Previous Day Week Month Highs & Lows is a comprehensive multi-timeframe indicator that automatically plots previous period highs and lows across Daily, Weekly, Monthly, 4-Hour, and 8-Hour timeframes. Perfect for identifying key support and resistance levels that often act as magnets for price action.
How It Works
The indicator retrieves the highest high and lowest low from the previous completed period for each selected timeframe. Lines extend forward into current price action, allowing you to see when price approaches or breaks these critical levels in real-time. The indicator tracks the exact bar where each high and low occurred, ensuring accurate historical placement.
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Key Features
Multi-Timeframe Levels:
• Current Daily, Previous Daily, 4H, 8H, Weekly, and Monthly highs/lows
• Fully customizable colors and line styles (Solid, Dashed, Dotted)
• Adjustable line width and extension length
Visual Enhancements:
• Price labels showing exact level values
• Range position percentage (distance from high/low)
• Optional period boxes highlighting timeframe ranges
• Day and date labels for reference
Trading Tools:
• Breakout markers when price crosses key levels
• Touch count tracking (how many times price tested each level)
• Time at level display (consolidation detection)
• Customizable thresholds for touch and time analysis
Alert System:
• Individual alerts for each timeframe: Daily High/Low Break, 4H High/Low Break, 8H High/Low Break, Weekly High/Low Break, Monthly High/Low Break
• Toggle switches to enable/disable alerts per timeframe
• Clear messages showing which level was broken and at what price
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How to Use
Setup:
1. Enable your preferred timeframes in "Highs & Lows MTF" settings
2. Customize colors and styles to match your chart
3. Turn on visual features like price labels and range percentages
4. Set up alerts by creating specific alert conditions or using toggle switches
Trading Applications:
Breakout Trading: Watch for strong momentum when price breaks above previous highs or below previous lows
Support/Resistance: Use these levels as potential reversal points for entry/exit signals
Range Trading: Trade between previous highs and lows using the range position indicator
Stop Loss Placement: Place stops just beyond previous highs (shorts) or lows (longs)
Multiple Timeframe Confirmation: Combine timeframes for stronger signals (e.g., Daily near Weekly support)
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Best Practices
• Use Weekly/Monthly for swing trading, Daily/4H/8H for day trading
• Combine with volume or momentum indicators for confirmation
• Multiple timeframe levels clustering together create high-probability zones
• The more touches a level has, the more significant it becomes
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Disclaimer
This indicator is a technical analysis tool for identifying price levels based on historical data. It does not guarantee profits or predict future movements. Trading involves substantial risk. Always use proper risk management and never risk more than you can afford to lose.
RSI Divergence bsTzdThis indicator automatically detects bullish and bearish RSI divergences by comparing swing highs and lows in price against momentum shifts on the Relative Strength Index. It identifies both regular divergences, which signal potential trend reversals, and hidden divergences, which often confirm trend continuation.
All divergences are plotted directly on the chart using clean, non-repainting swing-point logic so signals only appear after pivots are confirmed.
The goal of the tool is to help traders quickly spot early momentum shifts that are otherwise difficult to see in real-time—especially during fast intraday moves. By combining price structure with RSI behavior, the indicator offers high-quality signals designed to improve entry timing, stop placement, and overall trend analysis.
Key Features
Automatic bullish & bearish regular divergences
Automatic bullish & bearish hidden divergences
Uses confirmed swing pivots to avoid repainting
Works on all assets and all timeframes
Clean visual markers for fast decision-making
Helps identify momentum exhaustion, trend continuation, and potential reversals
Useful for scalping, day trading, and swing trading setups
11-MA Institutional System (ATR+HTF Filters)11-MA Institutional Trading System Analysis.
This is a comprehensive Trading View Pine Script indicator that implements a sophisticated multi-timeframe moving average system with institutional-grade filters. Let me break down its key components and functionality:
🎯 Core Features
1. 11 Moving Average System. The indicator plots 11 customizable moving averages with different roles:
MA1-MA4 (5, 8, 10, 12): Fast-moving averages for short-term trends
MA5 (21 EMA): Short-term anchor - critical pivot point
MA6 (34 EMA): Intermediate support/resistance
MA7 (50 EMA): Medium-term bridge between short and long trends
MA8-MA9 (89, 100): Transition zone indicators
MA10-MA11 (150, 200): Long-term anchors for major trend identification
Each MA is fully customizable:
Type: SMA, EMA, WMA, TMA, RMA
Color, width, and enable/disable toggle
📊 Signal Generation System
Three Signal Tiers: Short-Term Signals (ST)
Trigger: MA8 (EMA 8) crossing MA21 (EMA 21)
Filters Applied:
✅ ATR-based post-cross confirmation (optional)
✅ Momentum confirmation (RSI > 50, MACD positive)
✅ Volume spike requirement
✅ HTF (Higher Timeframe) alignment
✅ Strong candle body ratio (>50%)
✅ Multi-MA confirmation (3+ MAs supporting direction)
✅ Price beyond MA21 with conviction
✅ Minimum bar spacing (prevents signal clustering)
✅ Consolidation filter
✅ Whipsaw protection (ATR-based price threshold)
Medium-Term Signals (MT)
Trigger: MA21 crossing MA50
Less strict filtering for swing trades
Major Signals
Golden Cross: MA50 crossing above MA200 (major bullish)
Death Cross: MA50 crossing below MA200 (major bearish)
🔍 Advanced Filtering System1. ATR-Based ConfirmationPrice must move > (ATR × 0.25) beyond the MA after crossover
This prevents false signals during low-volatility consolidation.2. Momentum Filters
RSI (14)
MACD Histogram
Rate of Change (ROC)
Composite momentum score (-3 to +3)
3. Volume Analysis
Volume spike detection (2x MA)
Volume classification: LOW, MED, HIGH, EXPL
Directional volume confirmation
4. Higher Timeframe Alignment
HTF1: 60-minute (default)
HTF2: 4-hour (optional)
HTF3: Daily (optional)
Signals only trigger when current TF aligns with HTF trend
5. Market Structure Detection
Break of Structure (BOS): Price breaking recent swing highs/lows
Order Blocks (OB): Institutional demand/supply zones
Fair Value Gaps (FVG): Imbalance areas for potential fills
📈 Comprehensive DashboardReal-Time Metrics Display: {scrollbar-width:none;-ms-overflow-style:none;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;} ::-webkit-scrollbar{display:none}MetricDescriptionPriceCurrent close priceTimeframeCurrent chart timeframeSHORT/MEDIUM/MAJORTrend classification (🟢BULL/🔴BEAR/⚪NEUT)HTF TrendsHigher timeframe alignment indicatorsMomentumSTR↑/MOD↑/WK↑/WK↓/MOD↓/STR↓VolatilityLOW/MOD/HIGH/EXTR (based on ATR%)RSI(14)Color-coded: >70 red, <30 greenATR%Volatility as % of priceAdvanced Dashboard Features (Optional):
Price Distance from Key MAs
vs MA21, MA50, MA200 (percentage)
Color-coded: green (above), red (below)
MA Alignment Score
Calculates % of MAs in proper order
🟢 for bullish alignment, 🔴 for bearish
Trend Strength
Based on separation between MA21 and MA200
NONE/WEAK/MODERATE/STRONG/EXTREME
Consolidation Detection
Identifies low-volatility ranges
Prevents signals during sideways markets
⚙️ Customization OptionsFilter Toggles:
☑️ Require Momentum
☑️ Require Volume
☑️ Require HTF Alignment
☑️ Use ATR post-cross confirmation
☑️ Whipsaw filter
Min bars between signals (default: 5)
Dashboard Styling:
9 position options
6 text sizes
Custom colors for header, rows, and text
Toggle individual metrics on/off
🎨 Visual Elements
Signal Labels:
ST▲/ST▼ (green/red) - Short-term
MT▲/MT▼ (blue/orange) - Medium-term
GOLDEN CROSS / DEATH CROSS - Major signals
Volume Spikes:
Small labels showing volume class + direction
Example: "HIGH🟢" or "EXPL🔴"
Market Structure:
Dashed lines for Break of Structure levels
Automatic detection of swing highs/lows
🔔 Alert Conditions
Pre-configured alerts for:
Short-term bullish/bearish crosses
Medium-term bullish/bearish crosses
Golden Cross / Death Cross
Volume spikes
💡 Key Strengths
Institutional-Grade Filtering: Multiple confirmation layers reduce false signals
Multi-Timeframe Analysis: Ensures alignment across timeframes
Adaptive to Market Conditions: ATR-based thresholds adjust to volatility
Comprehensive Dashboard: All critical metrics in one view
Highly Customizable: 100+ input parameters
Signal Quality Over Quantity: Strict filters prioritize high-probability setups
⚠️ Usage Recommendations
Best for: Swing trading and position trading
Timeframes: Works on all TFs, optimized for 15m-Daily
Markets: Stocks, Forex, Crypto, Indices
Signal Frequency: Conservative (quality over quantity)
Combine with: Support/resistance, price action, risk management
🔧 Technical Implementation Notes
Uses Pine Script v6 syntax
Efficient calculation with minimal repainting
Maximum 500 labels for performance
Security function for HTF data (no lookahead bias)
Array-based MA alignment calculation
State variables to track signal spacing
This is a professional-grade trading system that combines classical technical analysis (moving averages) with modern institutional concepts (market structure, order blocks, multi-timeframe alignment).
The extensive filtering system is designed to eliminate noise and focus on high-probability trade setups.
Order Block Finder [MHA Finverse]Order Block Finder is a sophisticated Smart Money Concepts (SMC) tool designed to identify and visualize institutional order blocks on your charts. This indicator helps traders spot key areas where smart money has placed their orders, providing valuable insights for potential support and resistance zones.
What are Order Blocks?
Order blocks are price zones where institutional traders have placed significant orders. This indicator identifies these zones by detecting pivot points in price action and tracking structural breaks in both internal (short-term) and swing (long-term) timeframes.
Key Features:
• Dual Structure Analysis
- Internal Order Blocks: Fast-moving blocks based on 5-bar pivots for short-term trading
- Swing Order Blocks: Slower blocks based on 50-bar pivots for position trading
- Display up to 20 order blocks per type
• Volume Metrics
Each order block displays two important metrics:
- Volume value: The total volume of the candle that formed the order block
- Percentage: Relative volume compared to all visible order blocks (always totals 100%)
Higher percentages indicate stronger institutional activity and more significant zones
• Smart Filtering System
- ATR Filter: Filters out high-volatility candles (>2x ATR) to focus on genuine order blocks
- CMR Filter: Uses Cumulative Mean Range for adaptive filtering across different market conditions
• Flexible Mitigation Options
Choose how order blocks are considered broken:
- High/Low: Order block breaks when price touches its boundary
- Close: Order block breaks only when candle closes through it
• Visual Customization
- Colored or Monochrome themes
- Adjustable text size for volume metrics
- Customizable colors for bullish and bearish blocks
- Historical or Present mode for clean chart analysis
• Built-in Alert System
- Real-time alerts when order blocks are mitigated
- Individual toggles for each alert type
- Clear emoji indicators (🔵 Bullish, 🔴 Bearish)
- Compatible with TradingView's alert system
How It Works:
The indicator identifies order blocks by:
1. Detecting pivot highs and lows in price structure
2. Monitoring when price crosses these pivots (structure breaks)
3. Finding the highest/lowest volatility-filtered candle in the pivot zone
4. Marking this candle as an order block with its volume data
5. Removing blocks when the price mitigates them
Order blocks with higher volume percentages represent stronger institutional interest and are typically more reliable for trading decisions.
Best Practices:
- Use Internal OBs for day trading and scalping
- Use Swing OBs for swing trading and position entries
- Pay attention to blocks with higher volume percentages
- Combine with other SMC concepts for confirmation
Perfect for traders who follow Smart Money Concepts, ICT methodology, and institutional trading analysis.
Disclaimer:
This indicator is provided for educational and informational purposes only. It should not be considered as financial advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument. Trading involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consult with a qualified financial advisor before making any trading decisions. The creator of this indicator assumes no responsibility for any losses incurred from its use.
Trend Following $ZEC - Multi-Timeframe Structure Filter + Revers# Trend Following CRYPTOCAP:ZEC - Strategy Guide
## 📊 Strategy Overview
Trend Following CRYPTOCAP:ZEC is an enhanced Turtle Trading system designed for cryptocurrency spot trading, combining Donchian Channel breakouts, multi-timeframe structure filtering, and ATR-based dynamic risk management for both long and short positions.
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## 🎯 Core Features
1. Multi-Timeframe Structure Filtering
- Uses Swing High/Low to identify market structure
- Customizable structure timeframe (default: 1 minute)
- Only enters trades in the direction of the trend, avoiding counter-trend positions
2. Reverse Signal Exit
- No fixed stop-loss or fixed-period exits
- Exits only when a reverse entry signal triggers
- Maximizes trend profits, reduces premature exits
3. ATR Dynamic Pyramiding
- Adds positions when price moves 0.5 ATR in favorable direction
- Supports up to 2 units maximum (adjustable)
- Pyramid scaling to enhance profitability
4. Complete Risk Management
- Fixed position size (5000 USD per unit)
- Commission fee 0.06% (Binance spot rate)
- Initial capital 10,000 USD
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## 📈 Trading Logic
Entry Conditions
✅ Long Entry:
- Close price breaks above 20-period high
- Structure trend is bullish (price breaks above Swing High)
✅ Short Entry:
- Close price breaks below 20-period low
- Structure trend is bearish (price breaks below Swing Low)
Add Position Conditions
- Long: Price rises ≥ 0.5 ATR
- Short: Price falls ≥ 0.5 ATR
- Maximum 2 units including initial entry
Exit Conditions
- Long Exit: When short entry signal triggers (price breaks 20-period low + structure turns bearish)
- Short Exit: When long entry signal triggers (price breaks 20-period high + structure turns bullish)
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## ⚙️ Parameter Settings
Channel Settings
- Entry Channel Period: 20 (Donchian Channel breakout period)
- Exit Channel Period: 10 (reserved parameter, actually uses reverse signal exit)
ATR Settings
- ATR Period: 20
- Stop Loss ATR Multiplier: 2.0 (reserved parameter)
- Add Position ATR Multiplier: 0.5
Structure Filter
- Swing Length: 160 (Swing High/Low calculation period)
- Structure Timeframe: 1 minute (can change to 5/15/60, etc.)
Position Management
- Maximum Units: 2 (including initial entry)
- Capital Per Unit: 5000 USD
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## 🎨 Visualization Features
Background Colors
- Light Green: Bullish structure
- Light Red: Bearish structure
- Dark Green: Long entry
- Dark Red: Short entry
Optional Display (Default: OFF)
- Entry/exit channel lines
- Structure high/low lines
- ATR stop-loss line
- Next add position indicator
- Entry/exit labels
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## 📱 Alert Message Format
Strategy sends notifications on entry/exit with the following format:
- Entry: `1m Long EP:428.26`
- Add Position: `15m Add Long 2/2 EP:429.50`
- Exit: `1m Close Long Reverse Signal`
Where:
- `1m`/`15m` = Current chart timeframe
- `EP` = Entry Price
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## 💰 Backtest Settings
Capital Allocation
- Initial Capital: 10,000 USD
- Per Entry: 5,000 USD (split into 2 entries)
- Leverage: 0x (spot trading)
Trading Costs
- Commission: 0.06% (Binance spot VIP0)
- Slippage: 0
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## 🎯 Use Cases
✅ Best Scenarios
- Trending markets
- Moderate volatility assets
- 1-minute to 4-hour timeframes
⚠️ Not Suitable For
- Highly volatile choppy markets
- Low liquidity small-cap coins
- Extreme market conditions (black swan events)
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## 📊 Usage Recommendations
Timeframe Suggestions
| Timeframe | Trading Style | Suggested Parameter Adjustment |
|-----------|--------------|-------------------------------|
| 1-5 min | Scalping | Swing Length 100-160 |
| 15-30 min | Short-term | Swing Length 50-100 |
| 1-4 hour | Swing Trading | Swing Length 20-50 |
Optimization Tips
1. Adjust swing length based on backtest results
2. Different coins may require different parameters
3. Recommend backtesting on 1-minute chart first before live trading
4. Enable labels to observe entry/exit points
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## ⚠️ Risk Disclaimer
1. Past Performance Does Not Guarantee Future Results
- Backtest data is for reference only
- Live trading may be affected by slippage, delays, etc.
2. Market Condition Changes
- Strategy performs better in trending markets
- May experience frequent stops in ranging markets
3. Capital Management
- Do not invest more than you can afford to lose
- Recommend setting total capital stop-loss threshold
4. Commission Impact
- Frequent trading accumulates commission fees
- Recommend using exchange discounts (BNB fee reduction, etc.)
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## 🔧 Troubleshooting
Q: No entry signals?
A: Check if structure filter is too strict, adjust swing length or timeframe
Q: Too many labels displayed?
A: Turn off "Show Labels" option in settings
Q: Poor backtest performance?
A:
1. Check if the coin is suitable for trend-following strategies
2. Adjust parameters (swing length, channel period)
3. Try different timeframes
Q: How to set alerts?
A:
1. Click "Alert" in top-right corner of chart
2. Condition: Select "Strategy - Trend Following CRYPTOCAP:ZEC "
3. Choose "Order filled"
4. Set notification method (Webhook/Email/App)
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## 📞 Contact Information
Strategy Name: Trend Following CRYPTOCAP:ZEC
Version: v1.0
Pine Script Version: v6
Last Updated: December 2025
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## 📄 Copyright Notice
This strategy is for educational and research purposes only.
All risks of using this strategy for live trading are borne by the user.
Commercial use without authorization is prohibited.
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## 🎓 Learning Resources
To understand the strategy principles in depth, recommended reading:
- "The Complete TurtleTrader" - Curtis Faith
- "Trend Following" - Michael Covel
- TradingView Pine Script Official Documentation
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Happy Trading! Remember to manage your risk 📈
Trinity ATR Real Move DetectorTrinity ATR Real Move Detector
This ATR Energy Table indicator is one of the simplest yet most powerful filters you can have on a chart when trading short-dated or 0DTE options or swing trades on any timeframe from 1-minute up to 4-hour. Its entire job is to answer the single most important question in intraday and swing trading: “Does the underlying actually have enough short-term explosive energy right now to make a directional position worth the theta and the spread, or is this just pretty candles that will die in ten minutes?”
Most losing 0DTE and short-dated option trades happen because people buy or sell direction on a “nice-looking” breakout or pullback while the underlying is actually in low-energy grind mode. The premium decays faster than the move develops, and you lose even when you’re “right” on direction. This little table stops that from ever happening again.
Here’s what it does in plain English:
Every bar it measures two things:
- The current ATR on whatever timeframe you are using (1 min, 3 min, 5 min, 10 min, etc.). This tells you how big the average true range of the last 14 bars has been — in other words, how violently the stock or index is actually moving right now.
- The daily ATR (14-period on the daily chart). This is your benchmark for “normal” daily movement over the last two–three weeks.
It then multiplies the daily ATR by a small number (the multiplier you set) and compares the two. If the short-term ATR is bigger than that percentage of the daily ATR, the table turns bright green and says “ENOUGH ENERGY”. If not, it stays red and says “NOT ENOUGH”.
Why this works so well:
- Real explosive moves that carry for 0DTE and 1–3 DTE options almost always show a short-term ATR spike well above the recent daily average. Quiet grind moves never do.
- The comparison is completely adaptive — on a high-vol day the threshold automatically rises, on a low-vol day it automatically drops. You never have to guess if “2 points on SPY is big today”.
- It removes emotion completely. You simply wait for green before you even think about clicking buy or sell on an option.
Key settings and what to do with them:
- Energy Multiplier — this is the only number you ever touch. It is expressed as a decimal (0.15 = 15 % of the daily ATR). Lower = more signals, higher = stricter and higher win rate. The tooltip gives you the exact sweet-spot numbers for every popular timeframe (0.09 for 1-minute scalping, 0.13 for 3-minute, 0.14–0.16 for 5-minute, 0.15–0.19 for 10-minute, etc.). Just pick your timeframe once and type the number — done forever.
- ATR Length — leave it at 14. That’s the standard and works perfectly.
- Table Position — move the table to wherever you want on the chart (top-right, bottom-right, bottom-left, top-left).
- Table Size — make the text Tiny, Small, Normal or Large depending on how much screen space you have.
How this helps you make money and stop losing it:
- On most days you will see red 80–90 % of the time — that’s good! It is forcing you to sit on your hands instead of overtrading low-energy chop that eats premium.
- When it finally flips green you know institutions are actually pushing size right now — follow-through probability jumps from ~40 % to 65–75 % depending on the stock and timeframe.
- You stop buying calls on every green candle and puts on every red candle. You only strike when the market is genuinely “awake”.
- Over a week you take dramatically fewer trades, but your win rate and average winner size go way up — which is exactly how consistent intraday option profits are made.
In short, this tiny table is the closest thing to an “edge on/off switch” that exists for short-dated options. Red = preserve capital and go do something else. Green = pull the trigger with confidence. Use it religiously and you’ll immediately feel the difference in your P&L.
TDI Fibonacci Volatility Bands Candle Coloring [cryptalent]"This is an advanced Traders Dynamic Index (TDI) candle coloring system, designed for traders seeking precise dynamic analysis. Unlike traditional TDI, which typically relies on a 50 midline with a single standard deviation band (±1 SD), this indicator innovatively incorporates Fibonacci golden ratio multiples (1.618, 2.618, 3.618 times standard deviation) to create multi-layered dynamic bands. It precisely divides the RSI fast line (green line) position into five distinct strength zones, instantly reflecting them on the candle colors, allowing you to grasp market sentiment in real-time without switching to a sub-chart.
Core Calculation Logic:
RSI Period (default 20), Band Length (default 50), and Fast MA Smoothing Period (default 1) are all adjustable.
The midline is the Simple Moving Average (SMA) of RSI, with upper and lower bands calculated by multiplying Fibonacci multiples with Standard Deviation (STDEV), generating three dynamic band sets: 1.618, 2.618, and 3.618.
Traders can quickly identify the following scenarios:
Extreme Overbought Zone (Strong Bullish, Red): Fast line exceeds custom threshold (default 82) and breaks above the specified band (default 2.618). This often signals overheating, potentially a profit-taking point or reversal short entry, especially at trend tops.
Extreme Oversold Zone (Strong Bearish, Green): Fast line drops below custom threshold (default 28) and breaks below the specified band (default 2.618). This is a potential strong rebound starting point, ideal for bottom-fishing or long entries.
Medium Bullish Zone (Yellow): Fast line surpasses medium threshold (default 66) and stands above the specified band (default 1.618), indicating bullish dominance in trend continuation.
Medium Bearish Zone (Orange): Fast line falls below medium threshold (default 33) and breaks below the specified band (default 1.618), signaling bearish control in segment transitions.
Neutral Zone (No Color Change): Fast line within custom upper and lower limits (default 34~65), retaining original candle colors to avoid noise interference during consolidation.
Color priority logic flows from strong to weak (Extreme > Medium > Neutral), ensuring no conflicts. All parameters are highly customizable, including thresholds, band selections (1.618/2.618/3.618/Midline/None), color schemes, and even optional semi-transparent background coloring (default off, transparency 90%) for enhanced visual layering.
Applicable Scenarios:
Intraday Trading: Capture extreme color shifts as entry/exit signals.
Swing Trading: Use medium colors to confirm trend extensions.
Long-Term Trend Following: Filter noise in neutral zones to focus on major trends.
Supports various markets like forex, stocks, and cryptocurrencies. After installation, adjust parameters in settings to match your strategy, and combine with other indicators like moving averages or support/resistance for improved accuracy.
If you're a TDI enthusiast, this will make your trading more intuitive and efficient!
Advanced Confluence DashboardAdvanced Confluence Dashboard - Multi-Indicator Technical Analysis Tool
OVERVIEW
The Advanced Confluence Dashboard is a comprehensive technical analysis tool designed to help traders identify high-probability trade setups by tracking multiple technical indicators simultaneously. The indicator displays up to 13 different technical confluences in an easy-to-read dashboard format, providing both individual signals and an overall market bias percentage. Switch between full table view and condensed view for maximum chart flexibility.
FEATURES
- 13 Technical Confluences: RSI, VWAP, EMA Cross (9/21), MACD, Stochastic, Trend (50 EMA), Bollinger Bands, ADX Strength, Price Momentum, Volume Breakout, VWAP Bands, 200 EMA, and Price Action (Higher Highs/Lower Lows)
- Real-time Confluence Scoring: Automatically calculates bullish vs bearish signal strength
- Multi-Timeframe Support: Analyze indicators on any timeframe while viewing your chart on another
- Customizable Display: Toggle individual indicators on/off, adjust table position, size, and transparency
- ATR Information: Optional ATR display for volatility-based position sizing
- Condensed View Mode: Ultra-minimal display showing only confluence score and ATR (perfect for scalpers who want maximum chart visibility)
- Full Table View: Detailed breakdown of each indicator's value and signal
- Color-Coded Signals: Green (bullish), red (bearish), white (neutral) for instant visual clarity
HOW IT WORKS
The indicator evaluates each enabled technical indicator and assigns it either a bullish or bearish signal based on its current state. The confluence score shows how many indicators are aligned in each direction, giving you a clear percentage-based view of market bias. For example, if 8 out of 13 indicators are bullish, you'll see a 62% LONG BIAS signal.
DISPLAY MODES
Full View: Shows all enabled indicators with their current values and signals in a detailed table format. Perfect for understanding exactly which indicators are bullish or bearish and why.
Condensed View: Shows only the confluence score (e.g., "4/13 LONG | 9/13 SHORT - SHORT BIAS 69%") and optional ATR information. This minimal display keeps your chart clean while still providing the essential confluence data you need for quick trading decisions. Ideal for scalpers and traders who want maximum chart space.
CONFLUENCES EXPLAINED
- RSI: Momentum oscillator (>50 bullish, <50 bearish, shows overbought/oversold)
- VWAP: Volume-weighted average price (above = bullish, below = bearish)
- EMA Cross: Fast EMA (9) vs Slow EMA (21) with price position
- MACD: Trend-following momentum (line above signal = bullish)
- Stochastic: Momentum oscillator (>50 bullish, <50 bearish)
- Trend (50 EMA): Price position relative to 50-period EMA
- Bollinger Bands: Volatility and mean reversion (above middle = bullish)
- ADX Strength: Trend strength indicator (shows strong trends)
- Price Momentum: Rate of price change over specified period
- Volume Breakout: Detects unusual volume with directional bias
- VWAP Bands: Standard deviation bands around VWAP
- 200 EMA: Long-term trend indicator
- Price Action: Higher Highs and Lower Lows pattern detection
SETTINGS
Timeframe Settings:
- Indicator Timeframe: Analyze indicators on a different timeframe than your chart
Display Options:
- Condensed View: Toggle between full table and minimal display
- Show ATR Info: Display/hide ATR information
- Table Position: 9 positions (top/middle/bottom + left/center/right)
- Text Size: Auto, tiny, small, normal, large, huge
- Table Transparency: 0-100%
- Border Width: 1-5 pixels
Confluence Toggles:
- Enable/disable any of the 13 confluences individually
- Confluence score automatically adjusts based on enabled indicators
Indicator Settings:
- RSI Length (default: 14)
- ATR Length (default: 14)
- Fast/Slow EMA (default: 9/21)
- Trend EMA (default: 50)
- Volume SMA Length (default: 20)
- Volume Breakout Multiplier (default: 2.0x)
- Bollinger Bands Length/StdDev (default: 20/2.0)
- ADX Length (default: 14)
- ADX Strength Threshold (default: 25)
- Momentum Length (default: 10)
IDEAL USE CASES
- Scalping: Quick identification of confluence for fast entries/exits - use condensed view for clean charts
- Day Trading: Multi-timeframe analysis for intraday setups
- Swing Trading: Confirmation of longer-term bias
- Risk Management: Higher confluence = higher probability trades
- Trade Filtering: Only take trades when confluence reaches your threshold
- Multi-Monitor Setups: Use condensed view on execution charts, full view on analysis charts
HOW TO USE
1. Add the indicator to your chart
2. Toggle on/off the confluences you prefer to use
3. Choose between Full View (detailed) or Condensed View (minimal)
4. Adjust the table position and size to your preference
5. Look for high confluence percentages (70%+ is strong bias)
6. Use the individual indicator signals (full view) to understand market structure
7. Combine with your trading strategy for entry/exit confirmation
TIPS
- Use Condensed View when scalping to keep your chart clean and uncluttered
- Switch to Full View when you need to analyze which specific indicators are conflicting
- Higher confluence doesn't guarantee success - always use proper risk management
- Consider using 60%+ confluence as a minimum threshold for trades
- Pay attention to which specific indicators are aligned vs conflicting
- Use the ATR display for quick reference on position sizing
- Experiment with different timeframes to find what works for your style
- Disable indicators you don't use to simplify your confluence scoring
DISCLAIMER
This indicator is for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute financial advice, investment advice, trading advice, or any other type of advice. Trading and investing in financial markets involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for every investor. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Always do your own research and consult with a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions.
Volume Profile VisionVolume Profile Vision - Complete Description
Overview
Volume Profile Vision (VPV) is an advanced volume profile indicator that visualizes where trading activity has occurred at different price levels over a specified time period. Unlike traditional volume indicators that show volume over time, this indicator displays volume distribution across price levels, helping traders identify key support/resistance zones, fair value areas, and potential reversal points.
What Makes This Indicator Original
Volume Profile Vision introduces several unique features not found in standard volume profile tools:
Dual-Direction Histogram Display:
Unlike conventional volume profiles that only show bars extending in one direction, VPV displays volume bars extending both left (into historical candles) and right (as a traditional histogram). This bi-directional approach allows traders to see exactly where historical price action intersected with high-volume nodes.
Real-Time Candle Highlighting: The indicator dynamically highlights volume bars that intersect with the current candle's price range, making it immediately obvious which volume levels are currently in play.
Four Professional Color Schemes: Each color scheme uses distinct gradient algorithms and visual encoding systems:
Traffic Light: Uses red (POC), green (VA boundaries), yellow (HVN), with grayscale gradients outside the value area
Aurora Glass: Modern cyan-to-magenta gradient with hot magenta POC highlighting
Obsidian Precision: Professional dark theme with white POC and electric cyan accents
Black Ice: Monochromatic cyan family with graduated intensity
Adaptive Transparency System: Automatically adjusts bar transparency based on position relative to value area, with special handling for each color scheme to maintain visual clarity.
Core Concepts & Calculations
Volume Distribution Analysis
The indicator divides the visible price range into user-defined price levels (default: 80 levels) and calculates the total volume traded at each level by:
Scanning back through the specified lookback period (customizable or visible range)
For each historical bar, determining which price levels the bar's high/low range intersects
Accumulating volume for each intersected price level
Optionally filtering by bullish/bearish volume only
Point of Control (POC)
The POC is the price level with the highest traded volume during the analyzed period. This represents the "fairest" price where most traders agreed on value. The indicator marks this with distinct coloring (red in Traffic Light, magenta in Aurora Glass, white in Obsidian Precision, cyan in Black Ice).
Trading Significance: POC acts as a strong magnet for price - markets tend to return to fair value. When price is away from POC, traders watch for:
Mean reversion opportunities when price is far from POC
Rejection signals when price tests POC from above/below
Breakout confirmation when price breaks through and holds beyond POC
Value Area (VA)
The Value Area encompasses the price range where a specified percentage (default: 68%) of all volume traded. This represents the range of "accepted value" by market participants.
Calculation Method:
Start at the POC (highest volume level)
Expand upward and downward, adding adjacent price levels
Always add the level with higher volume next
Continue until accumulated volume reaches the VA percentage threshold
Value Area High (VAH): Upper boundary of accepted value - acts as resistance
Value Area Low (VAL): Lower boundary of accepted value - acts as support
Trading Significance:
Price spending time inside VA indicates market equilibrium
Breakouts above VAH suggest bullish momentum shift
Breakdowns below VAL suggest bearish momentum shift
Returns to VA boundaries often provide high-probability entry zones
High Volume Nodes (HVN)
Price levels with volume exceeding a threshold percentage (default: 80%) of POC volume. These represent areas of strong agreement and consolidation.
Trading Significance:
HVNs act as strong support/resistance zones
Price tends to consolidate at HVNs before making directional moves
Breaking through an HVN often signals strong momentum
Low Volume Nodes (LVN)
Price levels within the Value Area with volume ≤30% of POC volume. These are zones price moved through quickly with minimal consolidation.
Trading Significance:
LVNs represent areas of rejection - price finds little acceptance
Price tends to move rapidly through LVN zones
Useful for setting stop-losses (below LVN for longs, above for shorts)
Can identify potential gaps or "air pockets" in the market structure
Grayscale POC Detection
A secondary POC detection system identifies the highest volume level outside the Value Area (with a 2-level buffer to avoid confusion). This helps identify significant volume accumulation zones that exist beyond the main value area.
How to Use This Indicator
Setup
Choose Lookback Period:
Enable "Use Visible Range" to analyze only what's on your chart
Or set "Fixed Range Lookback Depth" (default: 200 bars) for consistent analysis
Adjust Profile Resolution:
"Number of Price Levels" (default: 80) - higher = more granular analysis, lower = broader zones
Select Color Scheme:
Traffic Light: Best for clear POC/VA/HVN identification
Aurora Glass: Modern aesthetic for dark charts
Obsidian Precision: Professional trader preference
Black Ice: Minimalist single-color family
Visual Customization
Left Extension: How far back the left-side histogram extends into historical candles (default: 490 bars)
Right Extension: Width of the traditional histogram bars on the right (default: 50 bars)
Right Margin: Space between current price bar and histogram (default: 0 for flush alignment)
Left Profile Gap: Space between left-side histogram and candles (default: 0)
Trading Strategies
Strategy 1: Value Area Mean Reversion
Wait for price to move outside the Value Area (above VAH or below VAL)
Look for rejection signals (wicks, bearish/bullish candles)
Enter trades toward the POC
Take profits as price returns to POC or opposite VA boundary
Strategy 2: Breakout Confirmation
Identify when price is consolidating within the Value Area
Wait for a strong close above VAH (bullish) or below VAL (bearish)
Enter on the breakout or on first pullback to the VA boundary
Target previous HVNs or swing highs/lows outside the VA
Strategy 3: POC Support/Resistance
Watch for price approaching the POC level
If approaching from below, look for bullish reversal patterns at POC (support)
If approaching from above, look for bearish reversal patterns at POC (resistance)
Trade in the direction of the bounce with stops beyond the POC
Strategy 4: LVN Fast Movement Zones
Identify LVN zones within the Value Area (marked with "LVN" label)
When price enters an LVN, expect rapid movement through the zone
Avoid entering trades within LVNs
Use LVNs as confirmation of directional momentum
Alert System
The indicator includes 7 customizable alert conditions:
POC Touch: Alerts when price comes within 0.5 ATR of POC
VAH/VAL Touch: Alerts at Value Area boundaries
VA Breakout: Alerts on breakouts above VAH or below VAL
HVN Touch: Alerts when price contacts High Volume Nodes
LVN Entry: Alerts when entering Low Volume zones
POC Shift: Alerts when POC moves to a new price level
Reading the Profile
Price Labels (shown on the right side):
POC: Point of Control - highest volume price level
VAH: Value Area High - upper boundary of accepted value
VAL: Value Area Low - lower boundary of accepted value
LVN: Low Volume Node - expect fast movement through this zone
Color Intensity Interpretation:
Brighter colors = higher volume concentration
Dimmer colors = lower volume
Abrupt color changes = transition between volume zones
Gaps in the histogram = price levels with no trading activity
Technical Details
Volume Accumulation Logic:
For each bar in lookback period:
For each price level:
If bar's high/low range intersects price level:
Add bar's volume to that price level's total
Gradient Algorithm:
Traffic Light: Dual-range piecewise gradient (0-50% and 50-100% volume intensity)
Aurora Glass: Linear cyan-to-magenta interpolation
Obsidian Precision: Dark blue gradient with cyan highlights
Black Ice: Three-stage cyan intensity progression
Real-Time Updates:
The profile recalculates on every bar, including real-time tick data, ensuring the volume distribution always reflects current market structure.
Best Practices
Timeframe Selection: Use higher timeframes (4H, Daily) for swing trading, lower timeframes (5min, 15min) for day trading
Combine with Price Action: Volume profile shows WHERE, price action shows WHEN
Multiple Timeframe Analysis: Check daily VP for major levels, then drill down to intraday for entries
Volume Type Selection: Use "Bullish" volume in uptrends, "Bearish" in downtrends, or "Both" for complete picture
Adjust VA Percentage: 68% (default) captures one standard deviation; try 70% for tighter or 60% for broader value areas
Performance Notes
Maximum bars back: 5000 (handles deep historical analysis)
Maximum boxes: 500 (handles complex profiles)
Optimized calculation: Only recalculates on last bar for efficiency
Real-time capable: Updates as new ticks arrive
Hash Ratings EngineHash Ratings Engine - Technical Consensus Strategy
A systematic trading strategy that harnesses TradingView's Technical Ratings to generate high-conviction entries with institutional-grade risk management.
What It Does
This strategy aggregates the consensus of 26+ technical indicators (RSI, MACD, Stochastics, multiple Moving Averages, etc.) into a single actionable signal. When enough indicators align bullish or bearish, the engine triggers an entry. Built-in trend filtering and ATR-based exits keep you on the right side of the market.
Key Features
Trend Filter - Only takes longs in uptrends, shorts in downtrends. This single filter typically improves results by 20-40% by avoiding counter-trend trades.
ATR-Based Risk Management - Stop loss and trailing stops adapt to current market volatility. Tight stops in calm markets, wider stops in volatile conditions.
Cooldown System - After a losing trade, the strategy waits before re-entering. This prevents the consecutive loss streaks that destroy accounts.
Clean Visuals - Fluorescent entry/exit signals with price level references. See exactly where you got in and out.
Settings Guide
Indicator Timeframe: Leave blank for current chart. Use higher timeframe for fewer, higher-quality signals.
Rating Source: "All" for balanced approach. "MAs" for trend-following. "Oscillators" for mean-reversion.
Entry Thresholds
Strong Signal Threshold: Higher = fewer trades but better conviction. Start at 0.5, test 0.4-0.6.
Risk Management
ATR Period: 12 is responsive, 14 is standard, 20+ is smoother.
Stop Loss: 2-3x ATR for tight stops, 3.5-4x for moderate, 5x+ for wide.
Trail Activation: How far price must move in profit before trailing begins.
Trail Offset: How closely the trail follows price.
Trend Filter
EMA Length: 150 works well on 4H charts. Use 100 for lower timeframes, 200 for daily.
Trade Timing
Cooldown: Keep enabled. 5 bars is a good starting point.
Best Practices
Start with default settings and backtest on your preferred instrument. Adjust the Strong Signal Threshold first - this has the biggest impact on trade frequency. Then tune the EMA length to match your timeframe. Finally, optimize the ATR multipliers for your risk tolerance.
Works on any liquid market - crypto, forex, stocks, futures. Higher timeframes (4H, Daily) tend to produce cleaner signals than lower timeframes.
Disclaimer
Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always backtest thoroughly and use proper position sizing. This strategy is for educational purposes - trade at your own risk.
Adaptive Risk Management [sgbpulse]1. Introduction:
Adaptive Risk Management is an advanced indicator designed to provide traders with a comprehensive risk management tool directly on the chart. Instead of relying on complex manual calculations, the indicator automates all critical steps of trade planning. It dynamically calculates the estimated Entry Price , the Stop Loss location, the required Position Size (Quantity) based on your capital and risk limits, and the three Take Profit targets based on your defined Reward/Risk ratios. The indicator displays all these essential data points clearly and visually on the chart, ensuring you always know the potential risk-reward profile of every trade.
ARM : The A daptive R isk M anagement every trader needs to ARM themselves with.
2. The Critical Importance of Risk Management
Proper risk management is the cornerstone of successful trading. Consistent profitability in the market is impossible without rigorously defining risk limits.
Risk Control: This starts by setting the maximum risk amount you are willing to lose in a single trade (Risk per Trade), and limiting the total capital allocated to the position (Max Capital per Trade).
Defining Boundaries (Stop Loss & Take Profit): It is mandatory to define a technical Stop Loss and a Take Profit target. A fundamental rule of risk management is that the Reward/Risk Ratio (R/R) must be a minimum of 1:1.
3. Core Features, Adaptivity, and Customization
The Adaptive Risk Management indicator is engineered for use across all major trading styles, including Swing Trading, Intraday Trading, and Scalping, providing consistent risk control regardless of the chosen timeframe.
Real-Time Dynamic Adaptivity: The indicator calculates all risk management parameters (Entry, Stop Loss, Quantity) dynamically with every new bar, thus adapting instantly to changing market conditions.
Trend Direction Adjustment: Define the analysis direction (Long/Uptrend or Short/Downtrend).
Intraday Session Data Control: Full control over whether lookback calculations will include data from Extended Trading Hours (ETH), or if the daily calculations will start actively only from the first bar of Regular Trading Hours (RTH).
Status Validation: The indicator performs critical status checks and displays clear Warning Messages if risk conditions are not met.
4. Intuitive Visualization and Real-Time Data
Dynamic Tracking Lines: The Entry Price and Stop Loss lines are updated with every new bar. Crucially, the length of these lines dynamically reflects the calculation's lookback range (e.g., the extent of Lookback Bars or the location of the confirmed Pivot Point), providing a visual anchor for the calculated price.
Risk and Reward Zones: The indicator creates a graphical background fill between Entry and Stop Loss (marked with the risk color) and between Entry and the Reward Targets (marked with the reward color).
Essential Information Labels: Labels are placed at the end of each line, providing critical data: Estimated Entry Price, Stock/Contract Quantity (Quantity), Total Entry Amount, Estimated Stop Loss, Risk per Share, Total Financial Risk (Risk Amount), Exit Amount, Estimated Take Profit 1/2/3, Reward/Risk Ratio 1/2/3, Total Reward 1/2/3, TP Exit Amount 1/2/3.
4.1. Data Window Metrics (16 Full Series)
The indicator displays 16 full data series in the TradingView Data Window, allowing precise tracking of every calculation parameter:
Entry Data: Estimated Entry, Quantity, Entry Amount.
Risk Data (Stop Loss): Estimated Stop Loss, Risk per Share, Risk Amount, Exit Amount.
Reward Data (Take Profit): Estimated Take Profit 1/2/3, Reward/Risk Ratio 1/2/3, Total Reward 1/2/3, TP Exit Amount 1/2/3.
4.2. Instant Tracking in the Status Line
The indicator displays 6 critical parameters continuously in the indicator's Status Line: Estimated Entry, Quantity, Estimated Stop Loss, Estimated Take Profit 1/2/3.
5. Detailed Indicator Inputs
5.1 General
Focused Trend: Defines the analysis direction (Uptrend / Downtrend).
Max Capital per Trade: The maximum amount allocated to purchasing stocks/contracts (in account currency).
Risk per Trade: The maximum amount the user is willing to risk in this single trade (in account currency).
ATR Length: The lookback period for the Average True Range (ATR) calculation.
5.2 Intraday Session Data Control
Regular Hours Limitation : If enabled, all daily lookback calculations (for Entry/Stop Loss anchor points) will begin strictly from the first Regular Trading Hours (RTH) bar. This limits the lookback range to the current RTH session, excluding preceding Extended Trading Hours (ETH) data. Only relevant for Intraday charts. Default: False (Off)
5.3 Entry Inputs
Entry Method: Selects the entry price calculation method:
Current Price: Uses the closing price of the current bar as the estimated entry point (Market Entry).
ATR Real Bodies Margin :
- Uptrend: Calculates the Maximum Real Body over the lookback period + the calculated safety margin.
- Downtrend: Calculates the Minimum Real Body over the lookback period - the calculated safety margin.
ATR Bars Margin :
- Uptrend: Calculates the Maximum High price over the lookback period + the calculated safety margin.
- Downtrend: Calculates the Minimum Low price over the lookback period - the calculated safety margin.
Lookback Bars: The number of bars used to calculate the extremes in the ATR-based entry methods (Relevant only for ATR Real Bodies Margin and ATR Bars Margin methods).
ATR Multiplier (Entry): The multiplier applied to the ATR value. The result of the multiplication is the calculated safety margin used to determine the estimated Entry Price.
5.4 Risk Inputs (Stop Loss)
Risk Method: Selects the Stop Loss price calculation method.
ATR Current Price Margin :
- Uptrend: Entry Price - the calculated safety margin.
- Downtrend: Entry Price + the calculated safety margin.
ATR Current Bar Margin :
- Uptrend: Current Bar's Low price - the calculated safety margin.
- Downtrend: Current Bar's High price + the calculated safety margin.
ATR Bars Margin :
- Uptrend: Lowest Low over lookback period - the calculated safety margin.
- Downtrend: Highest High over lookback period + the calculated safety margin.
ATR Pivot Margin :
- Uptrend: The first confirmed Pivot Low point - the calculated safety margin.
- Downtrend: The first confirmed Pivot High point + the calculated safety margin.
Lookback Bars: The lookback period for finding the extreme price used in the 'ATR Bars Margin' calculation.
ATR Multiplier (Risk): The multiplier applied to the ATR value. The result of the multiplication is the calculated safety margin used to place the estimated Stop Loss. Note: If set to 0, the Stop Loss will be placed exactly at the technical anchor point, provided the Minimum Margin Value is also 0.
Minimum Margin Value: The minimum price value (e.g., $0.01) the Stop Loss margin buffer must be.
Pivot (Left / Right): The number of bars required on either side of the pivot bar for confirmation (relevant only for the ATR Pivot Margin method).
5.5 Reward Inputs (Take Profit)
Show Take Profit 1/2/3: ON/OFF switch to control the visibility of each Take Profit target.
Reward/Risk Ratio 1/ 2/ 3: Defines the R/R ratio for the profit target. Must be ≥1.0.
6. Indicator Status/Warning Messages
In situations where the Stop Loss location cannot be calculated logically and validly, often caused by a mismatch between the configured Focused Trend (Uptrend/Downtrend) and the actual price action, the indicator will display a warning message, explaining the reason and suggesting corrective action.
Status Message 1: Pivot reference unavailable
Condition: The Stop Loss is set to the "ATR Pivot Margin" method, but the anchor point (Pivot) is missing or inaccessible.
Message Displayed: "Pivot reference unavailable. Wait for valid price action, or adjust the Regular Hours Limitation setting or Pivot Left/Right inputs."
Status Message 2: Calculated Stop Loss is unsafe
Condition: The calculated Stop Loss is placed illogically or unsafely relative to the trend direction and the Entry price.
Message Displayed: "Calculated Stop Loss is unsafe for current trend. Wait for valid price action or adjust SL Lookback/Multiplier."
7. Summary
The Adaptive Risk Management (ARM) indicator provides a seamless and systematic approach to trade execution and risk control. By dynamically automating all critical trade parameters—from Entry Price and Stop Loss placement to Position Sizing and Take Profit targets—ARM removes emotional bias and ensures every trade adheres strictly to your predefined risk profile.
Key Benefits:
Systematic Risk Control: Strict enforcement of maximum capital allocation and risk per trade limits.
Adaptivity: Dynamic calculation of prices and quantities based on real-time market data (ATR and Lookback).
Clarity and Trust: Clear on-chart visualization, precise data metrics (16 series), and unambiguous Status/Warning Messages ensure transparency and reliability.
ARM allows traders to focus on strategy and analysis, confident that their execution complies with the core principles of professional risk management.
Important Note: Trading Risk
This indicator is intended for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation for trading in any form whatsoever.
Trading in financial markets involves significant risk of capital loss. It is important to remember that past performance is not indicative of future results. All trading decisions are your sole responsibility. Never trade with money you cannot afford to lose.
ICT Order Block Identifier [Eˣ]📦 Order Block Identifier
Overview
The Order Block Identifier automatically detects and displays institutional order blocks on your charts - zones where banks, hedge funds, and market makers place their orders. This indicator helps identify where institutions are likely to defend their positions and where price often finds support or resistance, based on ICT (Inner Circle Trader) concepts.
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🎯 What This Indicator Does
Detects Order Blocks:
• 🟢 Bullish Order Blocks (OB+) - Last bearish candle before strong bullish move
• 🔴 Bearish Order Blocks (OB-) - Last bullish candle before strong bearish move
• Automatically identifies institutional buying/selling zones
• Tracks up to 30 order blocks simultaneously
• Works on all timeframes and instruments
Smart Features:
• Auto-Timeframe Adjustment - Optimizes detection for 1min to Weekly charts
• Active Block Highlighting - Shows which OB price is approaching
• Touch Tracking - Knows when blocks are tested
• ATR-Based Detection - Adapts to each instrument's volatility
• Strength Filtering - Choose Low/Medium/High to control sensitivity
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📚 Understanding Order Blocks
What Are Order Blocks?
Order blocks are the "footprints" left behind by institutional traders (banks, hedge funds, market makers) when they enter large positions. Because institutions can't fill massive orders at once without moving the market, they:
1. Place orders gradually over time
2. Leave zones where their buy/sell orders are concentrated
3. Defend these zones when price returns
4. Create reliable support and resistance levels
The ICT Concept:
Developed by Michael Huddleston (Inner Circle Trader), order block theory states that:
• The last opposite-colored candle before a strong move contains institutional orders
• Price often returns to test these zones before continuing
• These zones act as strong support (bullish OB) or resistance (bearish OB)
• Smart money defends their positions at these levels
Why Order Blocks Work:
• Unfilled Orders: Institutions may still have pending orders in the block
• Position Defense: They protect their entries by adding to positions
• Stop Placement: Retail stops cluster near these zones (liquidity for institutions)
• Market Structure: Price respects these levels due to order flow dynamics
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🟢 Bullish Order Blocks Explained
How They Form:
1. Price is consolidating or declining
2. Institutions begin accumulating (buying)
3. A strong bullish move erupts
4. The last bearish candle before this move = Bullish Order Block
5. This candle represents where institutions were buying aggressively
Why The Last Bearish Candle?
• Institutions absorbed all selling pressure at this level
• Their buy orders filled as price was declining
• When price returns, they defend this zone with more buying
• It becomes a demand zone / support level
Trading Bullish Order Blocks:
Setup:
• Wait for price to retrace back to bullish OB (green box)
• Look for rejection/reversal pattern (pin bar, engulfing, etc.)
• Enter long when price bounces from the OB zone
• Stop loss: Below the order block
• Target: Recent high or opposite order block
Best Scenarios:
• OB aligns with other support (trendline, fibonacci, round number)
• First touch of OB (unmitigated) has highest probability
• Occurs during high-volume sessions (London/NY)
• Trend is bullish on higher timeframe
Example Trade:
• Bullish OB forms at $50,000 (last red candle before rally)
• Price rallies to $52,000 then retraces
• Price drops back to $50,100 (touching OB)
• Bullish pin bar forms on the OB
• Enter long at $50,200, stop at $49,800
• Target: $52,000+ (previous high)
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🔴 Bearish Order Blocks Explained
How They Form:
1. Price is consolidating or rising
2. Institutions begin distributing (selling)
3. A strong bearish move erupts
4. The last bullish candle before this move = Bearish Order Block
5. This candle represents where institutions were selling aggressively
Why The Last Bullish Candle?
• Institutions absorbed all buying pressure at this level
• Their sell orders filled as price was rising
• When price returns, they defend this zone with more selling
• It becomes a supply zone / resistance level
Trading Bearish Order Blocks:
Setup:
• Wait for price to retrace back to bearish OB (red box)
• Look for rejection/reversal pattern (shooting star, bearish engulfing)
• Enter short when price rejects from the OB zone
• Stop loss: Above the order block
• Target: Recent low or opposite order block
Best Scenarios:
• OB aligns with other resistance (trendline, fibonacci, round number)
• First touch of OB (unmitigated) has highest probability
• Occurs during high-volume sessions (London/NY)
• Trend is bearish on higher timeframe
Example Trade:
• Bearish OB forms at $48,000 (last green candle before drop)
• Price drops to $46,000 then retraces
• Price rallies back to $47,900 (touching OB)
• Bearish engulfing forms at the OB
• Enter short at $47,800, stop at $48,200
• Target: $46,000- (previous low)
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📊 How To Use This Indicator
Strategy 1: Order Block Retest (Classic)
Best For: Swing trading, capturing reversals
Timeframes: 15min, 1H, 4H, Daily
Win Rate: 60-70% (first touch)
Entry Rules:
1. Identify unmitigated order block (bright color, not gray)
2. Wait for price to return to the OB zone
3. Look for price action confirmation:
• Bullish OB: Pin bar, bullish engulfing, hammer
• Bearish OB: Shooting star, bearish engulfing, doji
4. Enter in the direction of the OB
5. Stop loss: Beyond the opposite side of OB (20-30 pips)
6. Target: 2-3R or opposite OB
Example:
• Bullish OB at $100-$102
• Price drops to $101.50 (enters OB)
• Bullish pin bar forms with low at $100.80
• Enter long at $102 (OB high), stop at $99.50
• Risk: $2.50, Target: $107.50 (3R)
Strategy 2: Break & Retest
Best For: Trend trading, breakout confirmation
Timeframes: 5min, 15min, 1H
Win Rate: 65-75%
Entry Rules:
1. Price breaks through an order block
2. Wait for pullback to the broken OB
3. The OB now acts as support (if broken up) or resistance (if broken down)
4. Enter when price respects the flipped OB
5. Stop: Inside the OB zone
6. Target: Next OB or structure level
Why It Works: Broken OBs flip polarity - support becomes resistance and vice versa
Strategy 3: Multi-Timeframe Confirmation
Best For: High-probability setups
Timeframes: Combine 1H + 4H or 15min + 1H
Win Rate: 70-80%
Entry Rules:
1. Identify order block on higher timeframe (4H or Daily)
2. Switch to lower timeframe (1H or 15min)
3. Wait for lower TF order block to form within higher TF OB
4. Trade the lower TF OB in direction of higher TF OB
5. Stop: Below lower TF OB
6. Target: Edge of higher TF OB or beyond
Why It Works: Alignment across timeframes = institutional consensus
Strategy 4: Order Block to Order Block
Best For: Range trading, swing entries
Timeframes: 1H, 4H
Win Rate: 55-65%
Entry Rules:
1. Identify both bullish OB below and bearish OB above
2. Price is ranging between these OBs
3. Enter long at bullish OB, target bearish OB
4. Enter short at bearish OB, target bullish OB
5. Stop: Beyond the trading OB
6. Exit at opposite OB
Why It Works: Price moves from one institutional zone to another
Strategy 5: Mitigation Fade
Best For: Aggressive scalping
Timeframes: 5min, 15min
Win Rate: 50-60% (higher risk)
Entry Rules:
1. Price approaches an order block
2. Instead of bouncing, price breaks through (mitigates it)
3. Enter immediately in direction of breakout
4. Stop: Back inside the mitigated OB
5. Quick target: 1-1.5R
Why It Works: When OB fails, it often leads to strong continuation
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⚙️ Settings Explained
Core Settings
Auto-Adjust for Timeframe (Default: ON)
• Automatically optimizes detection for current chart timeframe
• 1min: 3 bars lookback
• 5min: 4 bars lookback
• 15min: 5 bars lookback
• 1H: 6 bars lookback
• 4H: 8 bars lookback
• Daily+: 10-12 bars lookback
• Recommended: Keep ON for best results
Manual Detection Length (Default: 5)
• Only used when Auto-Adjust is OFF
• Number of bars to look back for the "last opposite candle"
• Lower (2-4): More sensitive, more blocks, more noise
• Higher (6-10): Less sensitive, fewer blocks, higher quality
• Recommended: Use Auto-Adjust instead
Display Settings
Show Bullish/Bearish Order Blocks
• Toggle each type on/off independently
• Customize colors for each OB type
• Tip: Match colors to your chart theme
Max Order Blocks to Display (Default: 10)
• Limits how many OBs are shown at once
• Lower (5-8): Cleaner chart, only recent blocks
• Higher (15-30): More historical context
• Recommended: 8-12 for most trading
Show Order Block Labels (Default: ON)
• Displays "OB+" and "OB-" text on blocks
• Shows 🎯 on active (nearest) block
• Turn OFF for minimal chart appearance
• Recommended: Keep ON for clarity
Extend Blocks (bars) (Default: 50)
• How far to extend OB boxes to the right
• Lower (20-30): Shorter boxes, less clutter
• Higher (100+): Longer boxes, easier to see
• Blocks auto-extend until mitigated or limit reached
• Recommended: 40-60 bars
Filters
Block Strength Filter (Default: Medium)
• Controls how strong a move must be to create an OB
• Low: 0.5x ATR move required - Many blocks, more noise
• Medium: 1x ATR move required - Balanced quality/quantity
• High: 1.5x ATR move required - Only strongest institutional moves
• Recommended for beginners: High
• Recommended for experienced: Medium
• Recommended for scalpers: Low
Min Block Size % (Default: 0.1)
• Minimum size of OB as percentage of price
• Filters out tiny, insignificant blocks
• Crypto: 0.1-0.3%
• Forex: 0.05-0.15%
• Stocks: 0.1-0.5%
• Adjust based on instrument volatility
Advanced Settings
Show Mitigated Blocks (Default: OFF)
• When ON: Shows gray boxes for "used" order blocks
• When OFF: Blocks disappear after mitigation
• Use ON: For learning and analysis
• Use OFF: For clean, active trading
Highlight Active Block (Default: ON)
• Highlights the nearest order block to current price
• Active block shown with 🎯 emoji and brighter color
• Helps focus on most relevant trading opportunity
• Recommended: Keep ON
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📱 Info Panel Guide
Bullish OB Count
• Number of active (unmitigated) bullish order blocks
• Higher number = More support zones below price
• Multiple bullish OBs = Strong demand structure
Bearish OB Count
• Number of active (unmitigated) bearish order blocks
• Higher number = More resistance zones above price
• Multiple bearish OBs = Strong supply structure
Bias Indicator
• ⬆ Bullish: More bullish OBs than bearish (demand > supply)
• ⬇ Bearish: More bearish OBs than bullish (supply > demand)
• ↔ Neutral: Equal OBs on both sides
• Trade in direction of bias for higher probability
Near Indicator
• Shows which OB price is closest to
• Displays distance as percentage
• Example: "Bull OB 0.85%" = Bullish OB is 0.85% below current price
• Watch for "Near" alerts to time entries
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📱 Alert Setup
This indicator includes 4 alert types:
1. Price Entering Bullish OB
• Fires when price touches a bullish order block
• Action: Watch for bounce/reversal pattern
• High-probability long setup developing
2. Price Entering Bearish OB
• Fires when price touches a bearish order block
• Action: Watch for rejection/reversal pattern
• High-probability short setup developing
3. New Bullish OB Detected
• Fires when a new bullish order block forms
• Action: Mark the zone for future retest
• New demand zone identified
4. New Bearish OB Detected
• Fires when a new bearish order block forms
• Action: Mark the zone for future retest
• New supply zone identified
To Set Up Alerts:
1. Click "Alert" button (clock icon)
2. Select "Order Block Identifier"
3. Choose your alert condition
4. Configure notification method
5. Click "Create"
Pro Tip: Set "Price Entering" alerts to catch trading opportunities in real-time
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💎 Pro Tips & Best Practices
✅ DO:
• First touch is best - Unmitigated OBs have highest win rate (60-70%)
• Wait for confirmation - Don't buy/sell just because price touched OB
• Use multiple timeframes - Higher TF OBs are stronger than lower TF
• Combine with structure - OB + trendline/support = high probability
• Trade with the bias - More bullish OBs = favor longs
• Respect mitigation - Once OB is mitigated, it's less reliable
• Use proper stop loss - Always place stops beyond the OB zone
• Consider session timing - OBs work best during London/NY sessions
⚠️ DON'T:
• Don't blindly buy/sell at OBs - Wait for confirmation
• Don't ignore mitigation - Gray blocks are much weaker
• Don't trade every OB - Quality over quantity
• Don't fight strong trends - OBs can be run through in strong momentum
• Don't use alone - Combine with price action, support/resistance
• Don't expect 100% win rate - Even best OBs fail sometimes (30-40% of time)
• Don't overtrade - Wait for A+ setups with confluence
🎯 Best Timeframes By Trading Style:
• Scalpers: 1min, 5min (quick OB touches)
• Day Traders: 5min, 15min, 1H (balanced view)
• Swing Traders: 1H, 4H, Daily (major institutional zones)
• Position Traders: 4H, Daily, Weekly (strongest OBs)
🔥 Best Instruments:
• Excellent: Forex major pairs (EUR/USD, GBP/USD), BTC, ETH, ES, NQ
• Good: Gold, Oil, Major indices, Large-cap stocks
• Moderate: Altcoins, small-cap stocks (more noise)
• Avoid: Very low liquidity instruments (OBs less reliable)
⏰ Best Times To Trade OBs:
• London Session (03:00-12:00 EST): Highest OB respect rate
• NY Session (08:00-17:00 EST): Strong OB reactions
• London-NY Overlap (08:00-12:00 EST): Best probability
• Asian Session: Lower probability, wait for London
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🎓 Advanced Order Block Concepts
Order Block Flips (Polarity Change)
When price breaks through an OB and closes beyond it:
• Bullish OB that's broken becomes bearish (support becomes resistance)
• Bearish OB that's broken becomes bullish (resistance becomes support)
• Trading: Watch for retest of broken OB from opposite side
Order Block Refinement
When multiple OBs form at similar level:
• Later OB "refines" or "replaces" the earlier one
• Use the most recent OB as the active zone
• Older OBs become less relevant
Order Block Clusters
Multiple OBs stacked close together:
• Creates a "super zone" of institutional interest
• Higher probability of reversal
• Wider zone for entries (more room for confirmation)
Fair Value Gaps + Order Blocks
When OB aligns with Fair Value Gap:
• Extremely high probability setup
• Price is drawn to fill the gap AND test the OB
• Double confluence = institutional magnet
Order Block Mitigation Types
• Full Mitigation: Price fully enters and closes inside OB
• Partial Mitigation: Price wicks into OB but closes outside
• False Mitigation: Quick touch then immediate rejection
• Partial/false mitigation = OB still somewhat valid
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📈 Common Order Block Patterns
Pattern 1: The Perfect Retest
• OB forms during strong move
• Price continues 100-200+ pips
• Price retraces back to OB
• Clean bounce with confirmation candle
• Highest probability pattern
Pattern 2: The Double Tap
• Price tests OB, bounces weakly
• Price tests same OB again
• Second test produces stronger reaction
• Second touch often better entry
Pattern 3: The Fake-Out
• Price breaks through OB
• Immediately reverses back
• "Stop hunt" or liquidity grab
• Enter after price reclaims OB
Pattern 4: The Ladder
• Multiple OBs stacked like stairs
• Price steps from one OB to next
• Each OB provides support/resistance
• Trade OB-to-OB movements
Pattern 5: The Failed OB
• Price crashes through OB without pause
• OB completely invalidated
• Often signals strong momentum
• Don't fight it, trade the breakout
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🚀 What Makes This Different?
Unlike basic support/resistance indicators, Order Block Identifier:
• ICT Methodology - Based on proven institutional concepts
• Auto-Timeframe Optimization - Works perfectly on all timeframes
• ATR-Based Detection - Adapts to each instrument's volatility
• Mitigation Tracking - Knows when blocks are no longer valid
• Active Block Highlighting - Shows most relevant opportunity
• Smart Filtering - Only shows high-quality institutional zones
• Visual Clarity - Clean, professional appearance
• Real-Time Updates - Blocks update as price action develops
Based On Professional Concepts:
• ICT Smart Money Concepts (SMC)
• Institutional order flow analysis
• Market maker behavior patterns
• Supply and demand zone theory
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Version History
• v1.0 - Initial release with auto-timeframe detection and ATR-based strength filtering
VWAP-Anchored MACD [BOSWaves]VWAP-Anchored MACD - Volume-Weighted Momentum Mapping With Zero-Line Filtering
Overview
The VWAP-Anchored MACD delivers a refined momentum model built on volume-weighted price rather than raw closes, giving you a more grounded view of trend strength during sessions, weeks, or months.
Instead of tracking two EMAs of price like a standard MACD, this tool reconstructs the MACD engine using anchored VWAP as the core input. The result is a momentum structure that reacts to real liquidity flow, filters out weak crossovers near the zero line, and visualizes acceleration shifts with clear, high-contrast gradients.
This indicator acts as a precise momentum map that adapts in real time. You see how weighted price is accelerating, where valid crossovers form, and when trend conviction is strong enough to justify execution.
It uses gradient line coloring to show bullish or bearish momentum, histogram shading to highlight energy shifts, cross dots to mark valid crossovers, optional buy/sell diamonds for execution cues, and candle coloring to display trend strength at a glance.
Theoretical Foundation
Traditional MACD compares the difference between two exponential moving averages of price.
This variant replaces price with anchored VWAP, making the calculation sensitive to actual traded volume across your chosen period (Session, Week, or Month).
Three principles drive the logic:
Anchored VWAP Momentum : Price is weighted by volume and aggregated across the selected anchor. The fast and slow VWAP-EMAs then expose how liquidity-corrected momentum is expanding or contracting.
Zero-Line Distance Filtering : Crossover signals that occur too close to the zero line are removed. This eliminates the common MACD problem of generating weak, directionless signals in choppy phases.
Directional Visualization : MACD line, signal line, histogram, candle colors, and optional diamond markers all react to shifts in VWAP-momentum, giving you a clean structural read on market pressure.
Anchoring VWAP to session, weekly, or monthly resets creates a systematic framework for tracking how capital flow is driving momentum throughout each trading cycle.
How It Works
The core engine processes momentum through several mapped layers:
VWAP Aggregation : Price × volume is accumulated until the anchor resets. This creates a continuous, liquidity-corrected VWAP curve.
MACD Construction : Fast and slow VWAP-EMAs define the MACD line, while a smoothed signal line identifies edges where momentum shifts.
Zero-Line Distance Filter : MACD and signal must both exceed a threshold distance from zero for a crossover to count as valid. This prevents fake crossovers during compression.
Visual Momentum Layers : It uses gradient line coloring to show bullish or bearish momentum, histogram shading to highlight energy shifts, cross dots to mark valid crossovers, optional buy/sell diamonds for execution cues, and candle coloring to display trend strength at a glance.
This layered structure ensures you always know whether momentum is strengthening, fading, or transitioning.
Interpretation
You get a clean, structural understanding of VWAP-based momentum:
Bullish Phases : MACD > Signal, histogram expands, candles turn bullish, and crossovers occur above the threshold.
Bearish Phases : MACD < Signal, histogram drives lower, candles shift bearish, and downward crossovers trigger below the threshold.
Neutral/Compression : Both lines remain near the zero boundary, histogram flattens, and signals are suppressed to avoid noise.
This creates a more disciplined version of MACD momentum reading - less noise, more conviction, and better alignment with liquidity.
Strategy Integration
Trend Continuation : Use VWAP-MACD crossovers that occur far from the zero line as higher-conviction entries.
Zero-Line Rejection : Watch for histogram contractions near zero to anticipate flattening momentum and potential reversal setups.
Session/Week/Month Anchors : Session anchor works best for intraday flows. Weekly or monthly anchor structures create cleaner macro momentum reads for swing trading.
Signal-Only Execution : Optional buy/sell diamonds give you direct points to trigger trades without overanalyzing the chart.
This indicator slots cleanly into any momentum-following system and offers higher signal quality than classic MACD variants due to the volume-weighted core.
Technical Implementation Details
VWAP Reset Logic : Session (D), Week (W), or Month (M)
Dynamic Fast/Slow VWAP EMAs : Fully configurable lengths, smoothing and anchor settings
MACD/Signal Line Framework : Traditional structure with volume-anchored input
Zero-Line Filtering : Adjustable threshold for structural confirmation
Dual Visualization Layers : MACD body + histogram + crosses + candle coloring
Optimized Performance : Lightweight, fast rendering across all timeframes
Optimal Application Parameters
Timeframes:
1- 15 min : Short-term momentum scalping and rapid trend shifts
30- 240 min : Balanced momentum mapping with clear structural filtering
Daily : Macro VWAP regime identification
Suggested Configuration:
Fast Length : 12
Slow Length : 26
Signal Length : 9
Zero Threshold : 200 - 500 depending on asset range
These suggested parameters should be used as a baseline; their effectiveness depends on the asset volatility, liquidity, and preferred entry frequency, so fine-tuning is expected for optimal performance.
Performance Characteristics
High Effectiveness:
Assets with strong intraday or session-based volume cycles
Markets where volume-weighted momentum leads price swings
Trend environments with strong acceleration
Reduced Effectiveness:
Ultra-choppy markets hugging the VWAP axis
Sessions with abnormally low volume
Ranges where MACD naturally compresses
Disclaimer
The VWAP-Anchored MACD is a structural momentum tool designed to enhance directional clarity - not a guaranteed predictor. Performance depends on market regime, volatility, and disciplined execution. Use it alongside broader trend, volume, and structural analysis for optimal results.
On Balance Volume [BrightSideTrading]
# On Balance Volume - Complete User Guide
## Overview
This enhanced OBV indicator provides clean, actionable volume analysis with intelligent signal filtering. It combines On-Balance Volume (OBV) with a smoothed signal line to identify shifts in buying and selling pressure without chart clutter.
**Key Features:**
- Real-time OBV and signal line visualization
- Smart crossover detection with confirmation filtering
- Z-Score momentum analysis
- Customizable signal alerts with V-shaped markers
- Window-normalized option for detrended analysis
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## What is On-Balance Volume (OBV)?
OBV is a volume-based momentum indicator that accumulates volume on up days and subtracts volume on down days. It answers a fundamental question: **Is volume flowing in (buying) or out (selling)?**
**Formula:**
- If Close > Previous Close: OBV = Previous OBV + Volume
- If Close < Previous Close: OBV = Previous OBV - Volume
- If Close = Previous Close: OBV = Previous OBV (unchanged)
**What it tells you:**
- **Rising OBV** = Accumulation (smart money buying)
- **Falling OBV** = Distribution (smart money selling)
- **OBV above zero line** = Net positive buying pressure
- **OBV below zero line** = Net negative selling pressure
---
## Interface & Settings
### **MAIN VISUALIZATION**
**OBV Line (Green/Red Ribbon)**
- Green when OBV is above the signal line (bullish trend)
- Red when OBV is below the signal line (bearish trend)
- Toggles between window-normalized (detrended) and raw values
**Signal Line (Orange)**
- Smoothed average of OBV
- Crossovers with OBV generate buy/sell signals
- Default: 21-period SMA
**V-Shaped Markers**
- Green upward V = Bullish crossover (buy signal)
- Red downward V = Bearish crossover (sell signal)
- Appears at the OBV value when signal is triggered
**Zero Line (Yellow)**
- Center equilibrium point for volume balance
- Acts as support/resistance for OBV
- Separates buying pressure (above) from selling pressure (below)
---
### **SOURCE GROUP**
**Source**
- **Default:** Close
- **Options:** Open, High, Low, or any custom value
- Controls which price value triggers OBV direction changes
- Most traders use Close for standard OBV calculation
---
### **SIGNAL SMOOTHING GROUP**
**Show Signal?**
- **Default:** ON
- Toggle visibility of the signal line
- Disable if you prefer to see raw OBV only
**Smoothing Type**
- **SMA (Simple Moving Average)** - Default, standard smoothing
- **EMA (Exponential Moving Average)** - Faster response, weights recent bars more heavily
- **Choose SMA** for consistent, traditional OBV signals
- **Choose EMA** for faster trend identification (more whipsaws possible)
**Smoothing Length**
- **Default:** 21 bars
- **Range:** 1-200 bars
- **Lower values** (5-14): Faster signals, more noise
- **Higher values** (30-50): Slower signals, fewer false alarms
- **Recommendation:** Use 21-25 for most timeframes
---
### **SIGNAL FILTERING GROUP**
This is your primary control for signal quality and frequency.
**Show Signal Markers?**
- **Default:** ON
- Toggle the V-shaped buy/sell markers on/off
- Disable if markers distract from your analysis
**Signal Filter Type**
- **None** - Shows every single crossover (noisy, best for skilled traders)
- **Confirmation Bars** - Waits N bars before confirming signal (recommended)
- **Strength-Based** - Only signals during strong momentum (filters weakest moves)
#### **CONFIRMATION BARS MODE** (Recommended)
Best for reducing false signals while staying responsive to real moves.
**Confirmation Bars**
- **Default:** 2 bars
- **Range:** 1-10 bars
- Waits for the signal to hold for N consecutive bars after crossover
- **Setting 1:** Every crossover (same as "None")
- **Setting 2:** Wait 1 bar confirmation (good balance)
- **Setting 3:** Wait 2 bars confirmation (filters 50% of noise)
- **Setting 4+:** Very selective, misses quick reversals
**How it works:**
1. OBV crosses signal line → Confirmation counter starts
2. If OBV stays on correct side for 2 bars → V-marker appears
3. If OBV crosses back → Counter resets, no signal
#### **STRENGTH-BASED MODE**
Only signals when momentum is statistically significant.
**Min Z-Score Strength**
- **Default:** 0.3
- **Range:** 0.0-3.0
- Requires OBV deviation from its mean to reach this threshold
- **Setting 0.1-0.3:** More signals, lower quality
- **Setting 0.5-0.8:** Moderate signals, good quality
- **Setting 1.0+:** Only the strongest momentum shifts
**How it works:**
- Calculates how far OBV is from its 50-bar average (Z-score)
- Only shows signals when this distance is meaningful
- Automatically avoids weak, choppy market conditions
---
### **VISUALS & COLORS GROUP**
**Highlight Crossovers?**
- **Default:** ON
- Master toggle for all signal markers
- Turn OFF to see only the OBV/signal lines
**Apply Ribbon Filling?**
- **Default:** ON
- Colors the space between OBV and signal line
- Green fill = OBV above signal (bullish)
- Red fill = OBV below signal (bearish)
- Provides clear visual trend confirmation
- Turn OFF for minimal chart clutter
---
### **STATS & ZONES GROUP**
**Use Window-Normalized OBV (visual only)?**
- **Default:** ON
- Removes long-term trend from OBV for clearer short-term signals
- Detrends the indicator to highlight recent momentum changes
- **ON:** Better for swing trading and identifying reversals
- **OFF:** Better for trend-following strategies
- Note: Z-Score always uses raw OBV for statistical accuracy
**OBV Normalize Window**
- **Default:** 200 bars
- Lookback period for detrending calculation
- Larger values = more aggressive detrending
- Adjust if you want OBV to oscillate more/less around zero
**Show Z-Score (OBV)?**
- **Default:** ON
- Displays statistical momentum indicator below main chart
- Ranges from -3 to +3 (most data within -2 to +2)
- High Z-Score = Strong buying momentum
- Low Z-Score = Strong selling momentum
**Z-Score Lookback**
- **Default:** 50 bars
- Period for calculating Z-Score mean and standard deviation
- Larger = smoother Z-Score, slower response
- Smaller = noisier Z-Score, faster response
**Show ROC (OBV Momentum)?**
- **Default:** OFF
- Rate of Change indicator for OBV velocity
- Useful for identifying momentum turning points
- Enable if you want to see speed of volume changes
**ROC Lookback**
- **Default:** 14 bars
- Period for ROC calculation
**Show Z-Score StdDev Zones?**
- **Default:** ON
- Shaded regions around zero line showing statistical boundaries
- Inner Zone (±1 Z) = Normal variation
- Outer Zone (±2 Z) = Extreme moves, potential reversals
- Helps identify overbought/oversold volume conditions
**Inner Zone (±Z)**
- **Default:** 1.0
- First boundary for standard deviation zones
- Most normal trading occurs within ±1
**Outer Zone (±Z)**
- **Default:** 2.0
- Second boundary for extreme conditions
- Crossing these zones indicates significant momentum shift
---
## Trading Strategy Examples
### **Strategy 1: Signal Line Crossovers (Beginner)**
**Setup:**
- Signal Filter Type: **Confirmation Bars**
- Confirmation Bars: **2-3**
- Show Signal Markers: **ON**
**Rules:**
1. **BUY signal** (green V): When OBV crosses above signal line and holds for 2-3 bars
- Confirms buying pressure is building
- Look for price to follow within 1-3 bars
2. **SELL signal** (red V): When OBV crosses below signal line and holds for 2-3 bars
- Confirms selling pressure is increasing
- Expect price decline
3. **Exit:** Take profits at next signal or use price support/resistance
**Best For:** Swing trading, intraday reversals, timeframes 5m-1h
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### **Strategy 2: Zero Line Bounce (Intermediate)**
**Setup:**
- Signal Filter Type: **Strength-Based**
- Min Z-Score Strength: **0.5**
- Show Z-Score StdDev Zones: **ON**
**Rules:**
1. **Watch OBV approach zero line** during established trends
- OBV bouncing repeatedly off zero = trend is healthy
- OBV breaking through zero = trend reversal imminent
2. **Enter on bounce:** Buy when OBV bounces from zero line in uptrend
3. **Exit on break:** Close position when OBV breaks below zero line
4. **Confirm with Z-Score:** Only take trades when Z-Score shows momentum (|Z| > 0.5)
**Best For:** Trend traders, identifying trend strength, medium timeframes 15m-4h
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### **Strategy 3: Momentum Extremes (Advanced)**
**Setup:**
- Signal Filter Type: **None**
- Show Z-Score StdDev Zones: **ON**
- Outer Zone: **2.0**
**Rules:**
1. **Identify extremes:** When Z-Score breaks outer zone (±2.0)
- Indicator is in extreme territory
- Likely overextended
2. **Fade extremes:** Take opposite position when Z-Score hits extreme
- High Z (>2.0) = OBV overbought, expect pullback
- Low Z (<-2.0) = OBV oversold, expect bounce
3. **Confirm:** Wait for crossover signal to enter
4. **Target:** Outer zone of opposite side or zero line
**Best For:** Range trading, mean reversion, experienced traders only
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## Reading the Indicator in Different Markets
### **Strong Uptrend**
- OBV consistently above signal line (green)
- OBV well above zero line, rising higher lows
- Z-Score positive, trending upward
- **Action:** Buy dips to signal line, sell at resistance
### **Strong Downtrend**
- OBV consistently below signal line (red)
- OBV well below zero line, making lower highs
- Z-Score negative, trending downward
- **Action:** Sell rallies to signal line, cover at support
### **Consolidation/Choppy Market**
- OBV whipsaws around signal line frequently
- Crossovers occur every few bars
- Z-Score oscillating between -1 and +1
- **Action:** Increase confirmation bars to 3-4, or switch to strength-based filter
### **Accumulation (Bottom Formation)**
- OBV rising while price is flat or falling
- Volume flowing in despite downtrend (bullish divergence)
- Z-Score climbing while price lows hold
- **Action:** Expect breakout up; prepare buy near support
### **Distribution (Top Formation)**
- OBV falling while price is flat or rising
- Volume flowing out despite uptrend (bearish divergence)
- Z-Score falling while price continues higher
- **Action:** Expect breakdown down; prepare short near resistance
---
## Parameter Tuning Guide
### **Aggressive Settings (More Signals)**
- Smoothing Length: 14
- Signal Filter: None or Confirmation Bars: 1
- Min Z-Score: 0.1
- Best for: Day trading, high volatility stocks
- Risk: More false signals
### **Balanced Settings (Recommended)**
- Smoothing Length: 21
- Signal Filter: Confirmation Bars: 2
- Min Z-Score: 0.3
- Best for: Swing trading, most market conditions
- Risk/Reward: Moderate
### **Conservative Settings (Fewer Signals)**
- Smoothing Length: 30-40
- Signal Filter: Confirmation Bars: 3-4 or Strength-Based: 0.7+
- Min Z-Score: 0.8
- Best for: Position trading, high-conviction trades only
- Risk: May miss some moves
---
## Common Questions & Troubleshooting
**Q: Why are there more sell signals than buy signals?**
A: This reflects the actual market action. Markets often decline faster than they rise (fear > greed). Confirm signals with price action and support/resistance.
**Q: The indicator keeps whipsawing, should I hide it?**
A: Increase Confirmation Bars to 3-4 or switch to Strength-Based filter. Market conditions matter—choppy markets require stricter filters.
**Q: What's the difference between normalized and raw OBV?**
A: Normalized (detrended) shows shorter-term momentum by removing long-term trends. Raw OBV shows absolute accumulation/distribution over the full period. Use normalized for swing signals, raw for trend confirmation.
**Q: My signals come too late. How do I get faster entry?**
A: Reduce Smoothing Length (try 14 instead of 21), use EMA instead of SMA, or set Confirmation Bars to 1. Trade-off: More false signals.
**Q: Can I use this for day trading?**
A: Yes, on 1m-5m charts with aggressive settings. Use Confirmation Bars: 1 and focus on Z-Score > 0.5 entries only.
**Q: Should I trade every signal?**
A: No. Filter signals using: price near support/resistance, multiple indicators confirming, and Z-Score showing momentum. Best signals occur at key levels.
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## Best Practices
1. **Always confirm with price action:** OBV signals work best when price is near support, resistance, or moving average. Don't trade signals in a vacuum.
2. **Use volume context:** Check if volume is increasing or decreasing on the signal. Strong signals have volume confirmation (increasing volume on OBV spikes).
3. **Adjust settings per timeframe:**
- 1m-5m: Smoothing 12, Confirmation 1, Z-Score 0.2
- 15m-1h: Smoothing 20, Confirmation 2, Z-Score 0.3
- 4h-1d: Smoothing 25, Confirmation 3, Z-Score 0.5
4. **Watch the zero line:** It's your friend. OBV behavior at the zero line reveals trend strength. Bounces = healthy trend. Breaks = reversal.
5. **Risk management:** No indicator is perfect. Use proper position sizing and stop losses. OBV should confirm your thesis, not be the only reason to trade.
6. **Combine with other indicators:**
- Price moving averages for trend confirmation
- RSI or Stochastic for overbought/oversold levels
- Support/resistance for entry/exit zones
- MACD for momentum divergences
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## Disclaimer
This indicator is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not financial advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consult with a financial advisor before making trading decisions. Trading carries risk, including potential loss of principal.
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## Version History
**Version 1.0** - Initial release with enhanced signal filtering, Z-Score analysis, and customizable parameters.
ChronoPulse MS-MACD Resonance StrategyChronoPulse MS-MACD Resonance Strategy
A systematic trading strategy that combines higher-timeframe market structure analysis with dual MACD momentum confirmation, ATR-based risk management, and real-time quality assurance monitoring.
Core Principles
The strategy operates on the principle of multi-timeframe confluence, requiring agreement between:
Market structure breaks (CHOCH/BOS) on a higher timeframe
Dual MACD momentum confirmation (classic and crypto-tuned profiles)
Trend alignment via directional EMAs
Volatility and volume filters
Quality score composite threshold
Strategy Components
Market Structure Engine : Detects Break of Structure (BOS) and Change of Character (CHOCH) events using confirmed pivots on a configurable higher timeframe. Default structure timeframe is 240 minutes (4H).
Dual MACD Fusion : Requires agreement between two MACD configurations:
Classic MACD: 12/26/9 (default)
Fusion MACD: 8/21/5 (default, optimized for crypto volatility)
Both must agree on direction before trade execution. This can be disabled to use single MACD confirmation.
Trend Alignment : Uses two EMAs for directional bias:
Directional EMA: 55 periods (default)
Execution Trend Guide: 34 periods (default)
Both must align with trade direction.
ATR Risk Management : All risk parameters are expressed in ATR multiples:
Stop Loss: 1.5 × ATR (default)
Take Profit: 3.0 × ATR (default)
Trail Activation: 1.0 × ATR profit required (default)
Trail Distance: 1.5 × ATR behind price (default)
Volume Surge Filter : Optional gate requiring current volume to exceed a multiple of the volume SMA. Default threshold is 1.4× the 20-period volume SMA.
Quality Score Gate : Composite score (0-1) combining:
Structure alignment (0.0-1.0)
Momentum strength (0.0-1.0)
Trend alignment (0.0-1.0)
ATR volatility score (0.0-1.0)
Volume intensity (0.0-1.0)
Default threshold: 0.62. Trades only execute when quality score exceeds this threshold.
Execution Discipline : Trade budgeting system:
Maximum trades per session: 6 (default)
Cooldown bars between entries: 5 (default)
Quality Assurance Console : Real-time monitoring panel displaying:
Structure status (pass/fail)
Momentum confirmation (pass/fail)
Volatility readiness (pass/fail)
Quality score (pass/fail)
Discipline compliance (pass/fail)
Performance metrics (win rate, profit factor)
Net PnL
Certification requires: Win Rate ≥ 40%, Profit Factor ≥ 1.4, Minimum 25 closed trades, and positive net profit.
Integrity Suite : Optional validation panel that audits:
Configuration sanity checks
ATR data readiness
EMA hierarchy validity
Performance realism checks
Strategy Settings
strategy(
title="ChronoPulse MS-MACD Resonance Strategy",
shorttitle="ChronPulse",
overlay=true,
max_labels_count=500,
max_lines_count=500,
initial_capital=100000,
currency=currency.USD,
pyramiding=0,
commission_type=strategy.commission.percent,
commission_value=0.015,
slippage=2,
default_qty_type=strategy.percent_of_equity,
default_qty_value=2.0,
calc_on_order_fills=true,
calc_on_every_tick=true,
process_orders_on_close=true
)
Key Input Parameters
Structure Timeframe : 240 (4H) - Higher timeframe for structure analysis
Structure Pivot Left/Right : 3/3 - Pivot confirmation periods
Structure Break Buffer : 0.15% - Buffer for structure break confirmation
MACD Fast/Slow/Signal : 12/26/9 - Classic MACD parameters
Fusion MACD Fast/Slow/Signal : 8/21/5 - Crypto-tuned MACD parameters
Directional EMA Length : 55 - Primary trend filter
Execution Trend Guide : 34 - Secondary trend filter
ATR Length : 14 - ATR calculation period
ATR Stop Multiplier : 1.5 - Stop loss in ATR units
ATR Target Multiplier : 3.0 - Take profit in ATR units
Trail Activation : 1.0 ATR - Profit required before trailing
Trail Distance : 1.5 ATR - Distance behind price
Volume Threshold : 1.4× - Volume surge multiplier
Quality Threshold : 0.62 - Minimum quality score (0-1)
Max Trades Per Session : 6 - Daily trade limit
Cooldown Bars : 5 - Bars between entries
Win-Rate Target : 40% - Minimum for QA certification
Profit Factor Target : 1.4 - Minimum for QA certification
Minimum Trades for QA : 25 - Required closed trades
Signal Generation Logic
A trade signal is generated when ALL of the following conditions are met:
Higher timeframe structure shows bullish (CHOCH/BOS) or bearish structure break
Both MACD profiles agree on direction (if fusion enabled)
Price is above both EMAs for longs (below for shorts)
ATR data is ready and above minimum threshold
Volume exceeds threshold × SMA (if volume gate enabled)
Quality score ≥ quality threshold
Trade budget available (under max trades per day)
Cooldown period satisfied
Risk Management
Stop loss and take profit are set immediately on entry
Trailing stop activates after 1.0 ATR of profit
Trailing stop maintains 1.5 ATR distance behind highest profit point
Position sizing uses 2% of equity per trade (default)
No pyramiding (single position per direction)
Limitations and Considerations
The strategy requires sufficient historical data for higher timeframe structure analysis
Quality gate may filter out many potential trades, reducing trade frequency
Performance metrics are based on historical backtesting and do not guarantee future results
Commission and slippage assumptions (0.015% + 2 ticks) may vary by broker
The strategy is optimized for trending markets with clear structure breaks
Choppy or ranging markets may produce false signals
Crypto markets may require different parameter tuning than traditional assets
Optimization Notes
The strategy includes several parameters that can be tuned for different market conditions:
Quality Threshold : Lower values (0.50-0.60) allow more trades but may reduce average quality. Higher values (0.70+) are more selective but may miss opportunities.
Structure Timeframe : Use 240 (4H) for intraday trading, Daily for swing trading, Weekly for position trading
Volume Gate : Disable for low-liquidity pairs or when volume data is unreliable
Dual MACD Fusion : Disable for mean-reverting markets where single MACD may be more responsive
Trade Discipline : Adjust max trades and cooldown based on your risk tolerance and market volatility
Non-Repainting Guarantee
All higher timeframe data requests use lookahead=barmerge.lookahead_off to prevent repainting. Pivot detection waits for full confirmation before registering structure breaks. All visual elements (tables, labels) update only on closed bars.
Alerts
Three alert conditions are available:
ChronoPulse Long Setup : Fires when all long entry conditions are met
ChronoPulse Short Setup : Fires when all short entry conditions are met
ChronoPulse QA Certification : Fires when Quality Assurance console reaches CERTIFIED status
Configure alerts with "Once Per Bar Close" delivery to match the non-repainting design.
Visual Elements
Structure Labels : CHOCH↑, CHOCH↓, BOS↑, BOS↓ markers on structure breaks
Directional EMA : Orange line showing trend bias
Trailing Stop Lines : Green (long) and red (short) trailing stop levels
Dashboard Panel : Real-time status display (structure, MACD, ATR, quality, PnL)
QA Console : Quality assurance monitoring panel
Integrity Suite Panel : Optional validation status display
Recommended Usage
Forward test with paper trading before live deployment
Monitor the QA console until it reaches CERTIFIED status
Adjust parameters based on your specific market and timeframe
Respect the trade discipline limits to avoid over-trading
Review quality scores and adjust threshold if needed
Use appropriate commission and slippage settings for your broker
Technical Implementation
The strategy uses Pine Script v6 with the following key features:
Multi-timeframe data requests with lookahead protection
Confirmed pivot detection for structure analysis
Dynamic trailing stop management
Real-time quality score calculation
Trade budgeting and cooldown enforcement
Comprehensive dashboard and monitoring panels
All source code is open and available for review and modification.
Disclaimer
This script is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended as financial, investment, or trading advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Trading involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors. Always conduct your own research and consult with a qualified financial advisor before making any trading decisions. The author and TradingView are not responsible for any losses incurred from using this strategy.
SuperWaveTrendWaveTrend with Crosses + HyperWave + Confluence Zones + Thresholds
SuperWaveTrend — Advanced Momentum System Integrating WaveTrend, HyperWave, Confluence Zones & Threshold Filters
SuperWaveTrend is an enhanced momentum indicator built upon the classic WaveTrend (WT) framework.
It integrates HyperWave extreme zones, top/bottom Confluence Zones, trend hesitation Threshold regions, WT crossover reversal signals, and more.
This indicator is suitable for:
• Trend following
• Swing trading
• Reversal spotting
• Overbought/oversold structure analysis
• Extreme market sentiment detection
Whether you’re scalping or planning swing entries, SuperWaveTrend offers a more precise and visually intuitive momentum structure.
Key Features
1. WaveTrend Core Structure (WT1 / WT2)
• WT1: Primary momentum line
• WT2: Signal line
• Momentum Spread Area (WT1 − WT2) visualization highlights shifts in trend strength
2. HyperWave Extreme Momentum Zones
Background highlight automatically appears during extreme momentum conditions:
• Purple-red: Extreme bullish zone
• Orange: Extreme bearish zone
Helps identify:
• Blow-off tops
• Panic sell-offs
• Extreme trend continuation phases
3. Confluence Zones (Top/Bottom Resonance)
Combines overbought/oversold signals with momentum structure to mark:
• Gold top zones → weakening bullish momentum
• Blue bottom zones → weakening bearish momentum
Useful for detecting:
• Bearish divergence tops
• Reversal bounces
• High-level exhaustion / low-level capitulation
4. Threshold Hesitation Zone (Gray)
When WT1 and WT2 converge tightly, a gray background highlights:
• Unclear direction
• Trend weakening
• Higher risk of false signals
Generally not recommended for new entries.
5. WT Crossover Signals (Cross Signals)
WT1 and WT2 crossovers are marked with color-coded dots:
• Green: Bullish cross
• Red: Bearish cross
A core signal for capturing reversal shifts.
⚠️ Creator’s Disclaimer & Usage Insights
***WARNING***
SuperWaveTrend is not designed for extremely strong one-sided trends.
During highly impulsive markets, signals may become delayed or less reliable.
Optimal Timeframes
Based on extensive backtesting, In swing-trading environments, the indicator performs most effectively on the 1H–4H timeframes, where momentum cycles form cleanly and Confluence Zones provide high-probability setups.
Trading Insights
• In swing-trading environments, Confluence Zones often coincide with excellent long/short opportunities, especially when momentum exhaustion is confirmed.
• When paired with a Bollinger Bands framework, the system exhibits significantly improved accuracy and structure clarity.
Have fun,
BigTrunks
UT Bot Pro Max (Maks Edition)Script v2.0
UT Bot Pro Max is an advanced, high-precision evolution of the well-known UT Bot indicator.
This version is fully rebuilt into a complete decision-making system that evaluates trend structure, volatility conditions, momentum signals, and entry quality.
It is designed for traders who want clear, structured signals supported by objective filters and transparent reasoning.
1. Core Engine: ATR-Based Trailing Logic
At the heart of the system is an ATR dynamic trailing stop.
It is responsible for:
detecting trend reversals
identifying breakout conditions
switching between long and short bias
determining signal strength
Unlike simple ATR lines, this engine adapts to momentum expansion and contraction, forming the backbone for every signal.
2. Three-Tier Signal Structure
Each signal is classified into one of three levels based on the number of confirmations:
Strong Signals
ATR breakout
trend filter (price relative to EMA200)
RSI filter (oversold/overbought context)
This is the highest-quality confirmation and is suitable for full-size entries.
Medium Signals
ATR breakout
trend filter
(no RSI filter)
This represents a valid trend continuation but with slightly reduced confirmation.
Weak Signals
ATR breakout only
(no trend filter, no RSI filter)
This is an early-stage impulse which can evolve into a stronger move.
The multi-level classification allows the trader to size positions rationally and avoid over-committing during uncertain market conditions.
3. Move-Since-Entry Tracking
When a new long or short position is detected, the indicator records the entry price and automatically tracks the percentage movement from that point.
This offers:
real-time monitoring of open trade performance
objective context for managing exits
clear visualization of progress since entry
4. Smart State-Change Alerts
Instead of simple “BUY” or “SELL” messages, the script sends highly structured alerts whenever the internal state changes.
Each alert includes:
the symbol and timeframe
signal direction and strength
recommended position size based on signal tier
ATR values
RSI value and its state
trend context (bullish, bearish, neutral)
distance from ATR trailing stop
movement since entry
previous state reference (optional)
This makes it ideal for automated systems, algorithmic routing, or Telegram-based signal delivery.
5. Professional On-Chart Status Table
The indicator displays a refined information panel containing:
current signal state (Strong / Medium / Weak / Hold)
ATR signal direction
trend filter result
RSI value and condition
distance to trailing stop (percentage)
current position (long / short / flat)
entry recommendation based on signal strength
ATR value and additional context in expanded mode
There is also a compact mode optimized specifically for mobile trading.
6. Optional Heikin Ashi Mode
The indicator can operate using Heikin Ashi close values for traders who prefer smooth, noise-reduced visualizations.
The internal logic is recalculated automatically.
7. Trend-Colored Candles
An optional feature allows candle coloring based on price position relative to the ATR stop line, highlighting bullish and bearish phases directly on the chart.
What This Indicator Provides
Accurate, context-aware entry signals
Scalable position sizing through multi-tier structure
Objective trend confirmation
Breakout detection with volatility adaptation
Continuous tracking of open position performance
Detailed real-time explanations through alerts
A complete visual dashboard consolidating all key metrics
UT Bot Pro Max (Maks Edition) is built as a practical tool for daily trading.
It is suitable for scalping, day trading, swing trading, automated alerts, and mobile workflows.
