Institutional Top-Bottom by Herman Sangivera (Papua)Institutional Top-Bottom + Volume Profile by Herman Sangivera ( Papua )
📈 Component Description
Orange Line (POC - Point of Control): This represents the "Fair Value." Institutions view prices far above this line as "Expensive" (Premium) and prices below as "Cheap" (Discount).
Green/Red Boxes (Order Blocks): These are footprints left by big banks. A Green Box is a demand zone where institutional buying occurred, and a Red Box is a supply zone where institutional selling happened.
Institutional Labels: These appear when the RSI Divergence confirms that price momentum is fading, signaling a high-probability reversal (Top or Bottom).
🚀 Trading Strategy Guide
1. The High-Probability Buy Setup (Bottom)
Look for a "Confluence" of these three factors:
Location: Price is trading below the Orange POC line (Discount zone).
The Zone: Price enters or touches a Green Order Block.
The Signal: The "INSTITUTIONAL BUY" label appears.
Entry: Enter Buy at the close of the candle with the label.
Stop Loss: Place it just below the Green Order Block.
Take Profit: Target the Orange POC line or the nearest Red Order Block.
2. The High-Probability Sell Setup (Top)
Look for a "Confluence" of these three factors:
Location: Price is trading above the Orange POC line (Premium zone).
The Zone: Price enters or touches a Red Order Block.
The Signal: The "INSTITUTIONAL SELL" label appears.
Entry: Enter Sell at the close of the candle with the label.
Stop Loss: Place it just above the Red Order Block.
Take Profit: Target the Orange POC line or the nearest Green Order Block.
💡 Pro Tips for Accuracy
Timeframes: For the best results, use 15m for Scalping, and 1H or 4H for Day/Swing Trading.
Wait for the Candle Close: Labels are based on Pivot points. Always wait for the current candle to close to ensure the signal is locked and won't "repaint."
Avoid Flat Markets: This indicator works best when there is volatility. Avoid using it during "choppy" or sideways markets with very low volume.
Volume
Institutional Liquidity & FVG Tracker by Herman Sangivera(Papua)Institutional Liquidity & FVG Tracker (Precision SMC) by Herman Sangivera ( Papuan Trader )
This indicator is designed to identify key institutional levels by tracking Buy Side Liquidity (BSL), Sell Side Liquidity (SSL), and Fair Value Gaps (FVG). It helps traders visualize where "Smart Money" is likely to hunt for stops and where market imbalances exist.
Key Features:
Dynamic Liquidity Levels: Automatically identifies Swing Highs and Lows where retail Stop Losses are clustered.
Liquidity Purge Detection: Lines will visually fade once price "sweeps" or grabs the liquidity, signaling a potential reversal.
Fair Value Gaps (FVG): Highlights price imbalances (gaps) created by aggressive institutional displacement. These areas often act as magnets for price retracements.
How to Use:
The Sweep: Wait for the price to cross a dashed liquidity line (BSL or SSL). This indicates a "Stop Hunt" is occurring.
The Shift: Look for a rapid price reversal immediately after the sweep that leaves a Fair Value Gap (colored boxes) in its wake.
The Entry: Consider entering a trade when price retraces back into the FVG box, using the liquidity sweep high/low as your protected Stop Loss.
Settings:
Liquidity Lookback: Adjust the sensitivity of swing points. Higher values identify more significant, longer-term liquidity pools.
FVG Minimum Size: Filters out small, insignificant gaps to keep your chart clean and focused on high-probability setups.
Stockbee Screener - Momentum Burst & Episodic Pivot ScannerPLEASE NOTE: This is a screening tool, not a chart indicator!
Overview
A multi-filter screening indicator based on Stockbee/Pradeep Bonde's momentum trading methodology. This screener combines his signature setups to identify stocks exhibiting the characteristics of momentum bursts and institutional accumulation.
You can ditch that extra TC2000 subscription now (you're welcome) - spend the money on some Sugar Babies instead.
The Stockbee Philosophy
Stocks move in momentum bursts of 3 to 5 days, during which they can gain 8-40%. The key to profiting from these moves is identifying range expansion at the beginning of the burst—not chasing after the move is already underway. This screener implements multiple Stockbee scans to catch these setups early.
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Core Indicators
TI65 - Trend Intensity
Measures whether a stock is in a confirmed uptrend by comparing short-term to medium-term price action.
Formula: avgC7 / avgC65 >= 1.05
When the 7-day average close is 5% or more above the 65-day average close, the stock demonstrates trending momentum. This filters for stocks with established directional movement rather than choppy price action.
9M Volume Flag
Are you a lover of dogs, cats, sugar babies or...umm...lava?? If yes, this feature's for you: it identifies potential Episodic Pivots (EPs)—catalyst-driven moves with massive institutional participation.
When a stock trades 9 million+ shares in a single day, it signals serious accumulation that often precedes multi-day or multi-week runs. These volume surges typically coincide with earnings surprises, news catalysts, or sector rotations that cause the market to fundamentally re-evaluate a stock.
+4% Change Flag
Detects bullish range expansion—the signature of a momentum burst beginning.
A 4% single-day gain (especially when preceded by quiet, narrow-range days) indicates the start of potential explosive movement. This is Stockbee's primary scan for catching momentum bursts on day one.
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Pattern Filters
Ants TTT (Tight-Tight-Tight - yeah, like that Backstreet Boys T-shirt you still wear)
Identifies tight consolidation patterns indicating controlled institutional accumulation.
Criteria:
- Minimum volume threshold met over recent days
- 3-bar price range extremely tight (≤1.5% change)
- Today's range even tighter (≤0.3% change)
- No disruptive gaps in lookback period
These "quiet before the storm" setups often precede explosive breakouts as institutions finish accumulating positions.
Ants Bullish (Momentum Without Gaps)
Finds stocks with controlled, sustainable momentum—steady accumulation without the volatility of gap moves.
Criteria:
- Momentum confirmed (20% above 30-day low, OR 7-day avg 5% above 65-day avg)
- Controlled daily moves (no wild single-day swings)
- No large gaps in lookback period
- Consistent volume
This filter favors "stair-step" advances that indicate methodical institutional buying.
Bullish Combo
Stockbee's combination scan for high-probability entries combining price action and volume.
Condition 1 - Bullish Candle:
- Close ≥ $0.90 above open
- Volume > 1M shares
- Today's range ≥ yesterday's range
- Prior day was stable (≤2% move)
Condition 2 - Breakout:
- Price up ≥4% from prior close
- Volume surge (today > yesterday)
- Close strength ≥70% (closing near highs)
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Additional Metrics which may support decision-making
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│ ADR% │ Average Daily Range as percentage — measures volatility │
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│ ATR Extension │ Distance from 50d SMA in ATR units — identifies overextended stocks │
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│ Below 10/21 EMA │ Pullback flags for timing entries in uptrends │
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│ +DI/-DI Filter │ Directional indicator confirmation for trend direction │
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Volume Divergence Detector - COT EnhancedVolume Divergence Detector – COT Enhanced
This advanced indicator analyzes institutional vs retail money flow to uncover hidden market intent, focusing on Gold and Gold Futures.
Instead of relying on simple volume spikes, the script separates smart money (institutions, commercial hedgers, large speculators) from retail traders using a blend of:
Volume-based accumulation/distribution
Price momentum
RSI behavior
MACD divergence
Institutional-sized volume detection
Optional real CFTC Commitment of Traders (COT) data
The result is a dynamic money-flow model designed to expose who is truly controlling the market.
🔹 Institutional Flow Engine
Large-volume activity is tracked and converted into a smoothed institutional money line. Heavy volume is weighted more aggressively to highlight professional accumulation and distribution. When volume fades, flow naturally decays to avoid stale signals.
If enabled, weekly CFTC COT data is blended into the calculation (70% internal model, 30% real positioning), providing genuine futures-market confirmation for Gold.
Positive values indicate institutional buying.
Negative values indicate institutional selling.
🔹 Retail Flow Engine
Retail behavior is modeled using:
RSI momentum (retail follows trends)
MACD breakout behavior
Smaller volume spikes
Retail flow reacts faster and decays quicker, reflecting emotional trading and late entries. Extreme retail positioning often signals potential reversals.
🔹 Core Signals
The indicator automatically detects:
Institutional Takeover
When institutional flow crosses above retail.
Retail Takeover
When retail flow crosses above institutions (often a warning sign).
Bullish Setup
Institutions buying + retail selling.
Bearish Setup
Institutions selling + retail buying.
Extreme Divergence
Institutional and retail flows at opposite extremes. These zones often precede major reversals or powerful trend continuations.
Clear BUY / SELL labels appear directly on the chart, positioned dynamically using ATR to avoid candle overlap.
🔹 Visual Feedback
Background shading shows which side currently dominates
Extreme divergence adds special highlighting
Real-time labels display institutional and retail values
A built-in information table summarizes:
Institutional flow
Retail flow
Dominant side
Flow spread
Current signal
COT status
Everything updates live on the last bar.
🔹 Alerts Included
Custom alerts are provided for:
Institutional control
Retail control
Bullish setups
Bearish setups
Extreme divergence
Perfect for automation or hands-off monitoring.
⚠️ Important Notes
COT data works only on Gold Futures symbols.
Spot Gold uses volume-based estimation only.
Designed for directional bias and timing, not blind entries. Always confirm with structure and price action.
Created by xqweasdzxcv
A professional-grade money flow system built to follow smart capital instead of emotional traders.
Trend Line & Delta Montosca [English v33.7]This indicator, Trend Line & Delta Montosca , is a high-precision tool designed to identify institutional entry points by combining price action structure with real-time volume sentiment (Order Flow).
Here is a breakdown of its core logic and operational flow:
1. Market Structure & Trendline Analysis
The indicator starts by identifying "Pivot Highs" and "Pivot Lows" based on the Sensitivity settings you chose.
Pivot Connect Method: It draws trendlines connecting these key structural points. A "Long" bias is established when a trendline is broken to the upside, and a "Short" bias when broken to the downside.
BOS (Break of Structure): It monitors when the price closes above the previous high or below the previous low to confirm the current market phase (Bullish or Bearish).
2. Intermarket Synchronization (ES + NQ)
This is a unique "Institutional" filter. The script checks a secondary symbol (e.g., NQ if you are trading ES) to ensure the move is happening across the entire market.
If both instruments hit a pivot at the same time, the trendline is drawn thicker, indicating higher institutional conviction.
3. Order Flow Validation (Delta)
Breaking a trendline is not enough; it must be backed by "Smart Money" volume. The indicator uses Lower Timeframe (LTF) Intrabar Data to calculate the Delta:
Strength Filter: It checks if the buying/selling volume in a single candle exceeds a specific percentage (set to 75% by default).
Efficiency Filter: It identifies "Absorption" where the price moves aggressively with lower volume, suggesting a lack of resistance.
4. Inverted FVG (Fair Value Gap) Reaction
The final "trigger" is often the reaction to a Fair Value Gap.
The script tracks bearish and bullish FVGs.
The Inversion Logic: A "Long" signal is only validated if the price "inverts" a bearish FVG (closes above it), treating the old resistance as new institutional support.
5. Blue Sky Filter (ATH)
When the price is at an All-Time High (ATH), traditional FVG reactions might not exist. The script includes an optional "Blue Sky" logic that allows for trend-following entries even if there is no previous FVG to invert, as long as the structural breakout and Delta are present.
Visualization Summary
Labels: Clearly mark "LONG" or "SHORT" at the exact candle of entry.
Snapshots: To help you review your trades, the script leaves a "visual footprint" (the trendline and the FVG box) that caused the signal, so you can see the exact institutional context after the trade has moved.
Volume Delta MontoscaTechnical Summary: Volume Delta Montosca + Market Bias V3
The Volume Delta Montosca + Market Bias V3 is a multi-layered analysis tool designed to decode market sentiment through volume decomposition and relative strength. Instead of looking at volume as a single metric, this indicator splits every bar into its buy and sell components to reveal the true intent behind price movements.
Core Volume Analysis and Delta Logic
The indicator uses a calculation based on price movement within each bar to estimate Buy and Sell Delta. It measures the relationship between the close, high, and low to determine how much of the total volume was aggressive buying versus aggressive selling. Users can define a Dominance Threshold (typically 80%), which acts as a filter to identify bars where one side has a "substantial majority," effectively ignoring noise and focusing on high-conviction moves.
Signal Generation and FVG Filtering
Signals are categorized into two levels of importance. Base Signals (represented by small circles) occur when there is a significant volume spike—defined by a 20-period SMA—combined with high dominance. However, the indicator also features an internal Fair Value Gap (FVG) Filter. When price action "inverts" or breaks through a recent price imbalance while showing dominant volume, the indicator triggers a High-Priority Signal (represented by triangles). This specific logic ensures that signals are not just based on volume, but on the successful reclamation of key price areas.
Dynamic Market Bias and Comparative Strength
Beyond individual asset analysis, the script includes a Market Bias Engine that compares the current ticker against a benchmark, such as the S&P 500 (ES1!). It calculates a ratio between the two assets and applies a "Volume Supremacy" logic. If the current asset shows expanding volume and higher dominance percentages than the benchmark, the Bias Panel updates to show which asset is leading the market. This allows traders to see at a glance if they are trading the strongest available asset or if the broader market bias is shifting against them.
Visual Elements and Customization
The tool offers a clean visual experience by plotting a dual-colored histogram where the dominant volume color takes priority. It also includes Volume Candles, which paint the bars on the main chart to match the volume sentiment, and Top Diamonds to mark the peaks of volume expansion. All features, including the FVG lookback range and the SMA adjustment factor, are fully customizable to fit different trading timeframes and styles.
Smart Trader, Episode 04, by Ata Sabanci, Candles and Z ScoresSmart Trader, Episode 04
Candles and Z-Scores: A Statistical Approach to Market Analysis
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OVERVIEW
This indicator applies Z-Score statistical analysis to measure how unusual current market conditions are compared to historical norms. It simultaneously analyzes five key metrics: Price, Total Volume, Buy Volume, Sell Volume, and Delta (Buy minus Sell) . The system detects 60 academically-researched market scenarios and provides visual feedback through Z-Lines (support/resistance levels), Event Markers, Trend Channels, and a comprehensive Dashboard.
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CORE CONCEPT: WHY Z-SCORE?
A Z-Score measures how many standard deviations a value is from its mean. In financial markets, extreme Z-Scores indicate statistically rare events that often precede significant price movements.
Mathematical Formula:
Z = (Current Value - Mean) / Standard Deviation
Interpretation:
• Z ≥ +2.0: Extremely high (occurs approximately 2.5% of the time)
• Z ≥ +1.0: Above average
• Z ≈ 0: Normal (near the mean)
• Z ≤ -1.0: Below average
• Z ≤ -2.0: Extremely low (occurs approximately 2.5% of the time)
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ACADEMIC FOUNDATION
This indicator is inspired by / grounded in market microstructure literature (abbreviated citations in-script) from market microstructure literature:
• Price-Volume Relationship - Karpoff (1987), Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis, Cambridge
Volume is positively correlated with price change magnitude
• Order Flow Imbalance - Cont, Kukanov, Stoikov (2014), Journal of Financial Econometrics
Order imbalance drives price more reliably than raw volume
• Informed Trading (PIN Model) - Easley, Kiefer, O'Hara, Paperman (1996), Journal of Finance
Buy/Sell imbalance reveals informed trader activity
• Mixture of Distributions - Tauchen & Pitts (1983), Clark (1973)
Volume clusters with volatility regimes
• Volume Predictability - Gervais, Kaniel, Mingelgrin (2001)
Volume shocks predict future returns
• Liquidity & Order Imbalance - Chordia, Roll, Subrahmanyam (2002)
Order imbalance affects short-term returns
• Volume-Return Dynamics - Llorente, Michaely, Saar, Wang (2002)
Speculation vs. risk-sharing patterns
• Reversal vs. Continuation - Campbell, Grossman, Wang (MIT)
High volume predicts lower autocorrelation
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VOLUME ENGINE
The indicator offers two methods for decomposing total volume into Buy and Sell components:
Method 1: Geometry (Approximation)
Uses candle structure to estimate buying and selling pressure:
Buy Volume = Total Volume × (Close - Low) / (High - Low)
Sell Volume = Total Volume × (High - Close) / (High - Low)
• Works on all instruments without additional data requirements
• Fast calculation
• Less precise than intrabar method
Method 2: Intrabar (Precise)
Uses Lower Timeframe (LTF) tick/second data to aggregate actual up-ticks versus down-ticks:
• More accurate volume decomposition
• Requires LTF data availability
• Configurable LTF: 1T (tick), 1S, 15S, 1M
Delta Calculation:
Delta = Buy Volume - Sell Volume
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Z-SCORE SYSTEM
The system calculates Z-Scores for five metrics simultaneously, using a configurable lookback period (default: 20 bars):
• Zp (Price Z-Score): Measures price deviation from its mean
• Zv (Volume Z-Score): Measures total volume deviation
• Zbuy (Buy Volume Z-Score): Measures buying pressure deviation
• Zsell (Sell Volume Z-Score): Measures selling pressure deviation
• ZΔ (Delta Z-Score): Measures order flow imbalance deviation
Threshold Constants:
• ZH (Z High) = 2.0: Extreme threshold
• ZM (Z Medium) = 1.0: Moderate threshold
• Z0 (Z Zero) = 0.5: Near-zero threshold
Group System:
The analysis window is divided into groups (default: 5 groups × 20 bars = 100 bar total window). Group numbers (1, 2, 3...) are displayed above candles when enabled, helping identify the relative age of detected levels.
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Z-LINES (SUPPORT/RESISTANCE LEVELS)
When any metric reaches an extreme Z-Score, the system marks that price level as a significant support or resistance zone.
Detection Logic:
• Upper Z-Line: Drawn from the HIGH when Z ≥ upper threshold (default +2.0)
• Lower Z-Line: Drawn from the LOW when Z ≤ lower threshold (default -2.0)
Multi-Metric Detection:
Z-Lines can be triggered by any of the five metrics (Price, Volume, Buy, Sell, Delta). When multiple metrics trigger at similar price levels, they are clustered together into a single combined label showing all contributing metrics.
Persistence:
Z-Lines persist for the entire analysis window (Period × Groups bars) and are NOT removed when price touches them. This allows traders to see historical support/resistance levels that may still be relevant.
Anti-Overlap System:
Labels are automatically repositioned to prevent overlap. The "Label Min Gap (%)" setting controls minimum vertical separation between ALL labels (both upper and lower), ensuring readability even when multiple levels cluster together.
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EVENT DETECTION ENGINE (60 SCENARIOS)
The system analyzes 60 distinct market scenarios based on Z-Score combinations. Each scenario is derived from academic research and assigned a confidence score based on signal strength and alignment.
Notation:
• Zp = Price Z-Score
• Zv = Total Volume Z-Score
• Zbuy = Buy Volume Z-Score
• Zsell = Sell Volume Z-Score
• ZΔ = Delta Z-Score
• dirP = Price direction (+1 if Zp > 0.5, -1 if Zp < -0.5, else 0)
• = Previous bar value
• ZH = 2.0 (High threshold)
• ZM = 1.0 (Medium threshold)
• Z0 = 0.5 (Zero threshold)
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CATEGORY A: PRICE-VOLUME (Events 1-10)
Based on: Karpoff (1987), Tauchen-Pitts (1983), Clark (1973)
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Event 1: Breakout Confirmed
|Zp| ≥ ZH AND Zv ≥ ZH AND sign(ZΔ) = dirP AND dirP ≠ 0
Direction: Bullish/Bearish (follows price direction)
Event 2: Trend Strength Confirmed
|Zp| ≥ ZH AND Zv ≥ ZH
Direction: Follows price direction
Event 3: Fragile Move
|Zp| ≥ ZH AND Zv ≤ -ZM
Direction: Warning (price move without volume support)
Event 4: Weak Rally
Zp ≥ ZH AND Zv ≤ -ZH
Direction: Warning (price up without volume)
Event 5: Weak Selloff
Zp ≤ -ZH AND Zv ≤ -ZH
Direction: Warning (price down without volume)
Event 6: Momentum Build
ZM ≤ |Zp| < ZH AND Zv ≥ ZH
Direction: Follows price direction
Event 7: Churn
|Zp| ≤ Z0 AND Zv ≥ ZH
Direction: Neutral (high volume, low price movement)
Event 8: Quiet Compression
|Zp| ≤ Z0 AND Zv ≤ -ZH
Direction: Neutral (low volume, low price movement)
Event 9: High Volume Regime
Zv ≥ ZH
Direction: Neutral
Event 10: Low Volume Regime
Zv ≤ -ZH
Direction: Neutral
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CATEGORY B: ORDER-FLOW / DELTA (Events 11-16)
Based on: Cont, Kukanov, Stoikov (2014), Easley, Kiefer, O'Hara, Paperman (1996)
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Event 11: Imbalance Drives Price
|ZΔ| ≥ ZH AND sign(ZΔ) = dirP AND dirP ≠ 0
Direction: Follows price direction (dirP), with delta alignment required
Event 12: Divergence Top
Zp ≥ ZH AND ZΔ ≤ -ZH
Direction: Warning (distribution at top)
Event 13: Divergence Bottom
Zp ≤ -ZH AND ZΔ ≥ ZH
Direction: Warning (accumulation at bottom)
Event 14: Absorption Positive
|Zp| ≤ Z0 AND Zv ≥ ZH AND ZΔ ≥ ZH
Direction: Bullish (buy absorption, support forming)
Event 15: Absorption Negative
|Zp| ≤ Z0 AND Zv ≥ ZH AND ZΔ ≤ -ZH
Direction: Bearish (sell absorption, resistance forming)
Event 16: Depth Wall
Zv ≥ ZH AND |ZΔ| ≥ ZH AND |Zp| ≤ Z0
Direction: Neutral (market depth absorbing)
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CATEGORY C: BUY VS SELL (Events 17-23)
Based on: Easley, Kiefer, O'Hara, Paperman (1996), Chordia, Roll, Subrahmanyam (2002)
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Event 17: Aggressive Buy Dominance
Zbuy ≥ ZH AND ZΔ ≥ ZH AND Zsell ≤ -ZM
Direction: Bullish
Event 18: Aggressive Sell Dominance
Zsell ≥ ZH AND ZΔ ≤ -ZH AND Zbuy ≤ -ZM
Direction: Bearish
Event 19: Two-Sided Battle
Zbuy ≥ ZH AND Zsell ≥ ZH AND |ZΔ| ≤ Z0
Direction: Neutral (buyers and sellers equally strong)
Event 20: Battle with Buy Edge
Zbuy ≥ ZH AND Zsell ≥ ZH AND ZM ≤ ZΔ < ZH
Direction: Bullish
Event 21: Battle with Sell Edge
Zbuy ≥ ZH AND Zsell ≥ ZH AND -ZH < ZΔ ≤ -ZM
Direction: Bearish
Event 22: Hidden Accumulation
Zbuy ≥ ZH AND |Zp| ≤ Z0 AND Zv ≥ ZH
Direction: Bullish (buy shock without price movement)
Event 23: Hidden Distribution
Zsell ≥ ZH AND |Zp| ≤ Z0 AND Zv ≥ ZH
Direction: Bearish (sell shock without price movement)
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CATEGORY D: PREDICTABILITY (Events 24-26)
Based on: Gervais, Kaniel, Mingelgrin (2001), Karpoff (1987)
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Event 24: Volume Shock Positive Drift
Zv ≥ ZH AND |Zp| ≤ ZM
Direction: Follows price direction
Event 25: Volume Shock Negative Drift
Zv ≤ -ZH AND |Zp| ≤ ZM
Direction: Opposite to price direction
Event 26: Abnormal Volume Info Arrival
Zv ≥ ZH
Direction: Neutral
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CATEGORY E: REVERSAL VS CONTINUATION (Events 27-30)
Based on: Campbell, Grossman, Wang (MIT), Llorente, Michaely, Saar, Wang (2002)
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Event 27: High Vol Reversal Risk
Zv ≥ ZH
Direction: Warning (high volume implies lower positive autocorrelation)
Event 28: Low Vol Continuation Risk
Zv ≤ -ZH
Direction: Follows price direction (trend likely continues)
Event 29: Speculation Continuation
Zv ≥ ZH AND |ZΔ| ≥ ZM AND sign(ZΔ) = dirP AND dirP ≠ 0
Direction: Follows price direction
Event 30: Risk Sharing Reversal
Zv ≥ ZH AND |ZΔ| ≤ Z0
Direction: Warning (potential reversal)
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CATEGORY F: IMBALANCE LAG (Events 31-33)
Based on: Chordia, Roll, Subrahmanyam (2002)
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Event 31: Persistent Imbalance Push
|ZΔ| ≥ ZM AND |ZΔ | ≥ ZM AND sign(ZΔ) = sign(ZΔ )
Direction: Follows delta direction (persistent pressure)
Event 32: Imbalance Pressure Decay
(ZΔ ≥ ZM AND ZΔ ≤ -ZM) OR (ZΔ ≤ -ZM AND ZΔ ≥ ZM)
Direction: Warning (imbalance sign flip)
Event 33: Intraday Imbalance Predicts
|ZΔ| ≥ ZM
Direction: Follows delta direction
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CATEGORY G: SUPPORT/RESISTANCE (Events 34-36)
Based on: Peskir (Manchester)
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Event 34: SR Barrier Event
|Zp| ≤ Z0 AND Zv ≥ ZH
Direction: Neutral (price stalls with high volume)
Event 35: Volume Backed SR Level
|Zp| ≤ Z0 AND Zv ≥ ZH AND |ZΔ| ≥ ZM
Direction: Follows delta direction
Event 36: Volume Poor SR Level
|Zp| ≤ Z0 AND Zv ≤ -ZM
Direction: Warning (weak S/R without volume)
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CATEGORY H: EXTENDED ANALYSIS (Events 37-50)
Based on: Extended market microstructure analysis
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Event 37: Climax Buy
Zbuy ≥ ZH AND Zp ≥ ZH AND Zv ≥ ZH
Direction: Warning (extreme buying exhaustion, potential top)
Event 38: Climax Sell
Zsell ≥ ZH AND Zp ≤ -ZH AND Zv ≥ ZH
Direction: Warning (extreme selling exhaustion, potential bottom)
Event 39: Stealth Accumulation
Zbuy ≥ ZM AND |Zp| ≤ Z0 AND Zv ≤ Z0
Direction: Bullish (quiet buying)
Event 40: Stealth Distribution
Zsell ≥ ZM AND |Zp| ≤ Z0 AND Zv ≤ Z0
Direction: Bearish (quiet selling)
Event 41: Volume Divergence Bull
Zp ≤ -ZM AND Zv ≤ -ZM
Direction: Bullish (price down but volume declining)
Event 42: Volume Divergence Bear
Zp ≥ ZM AND Zv ≤ -ZM
Direction: Bearish (price up but volume declining)
Event 43: Delta Price Alignment
|Zp| ≥ ZM AND |ZΔ| ≥ ZM AND sign(Zp) = sign(ZΔ)
Direction: Follows price direction (strong trend confirmation)
Event 44: Extreme Compression
|Zp| ≤ Z0 AND Zv ≤ -ZH
Direction: Neutral (very low volatility)
Event 45: Volatility Expansion
|Zp| ≥ ZH AND Zv ≥ ZH
Direction: Follows price direction (breakout from compression)
Event 46: Buy Exhaustion
Zbuy ≥ ZH AND Zp ≤ Z0
Direction: Warning (high buy but price fails)
Event 47: Sell Exhaustion
Zsell ≥ ZH AND Zp ≥ -Z0
Direction: Warning (high sell but price holds)
Event 48: Trend Acceleration
|Zp| ≥ ZM AND |Zp| > |Zp | AND Zv ≥ ZM
Direction: Follows price direction (increasing momentum)
Event 49: Trend Deceleration
|Zp| ≥ ZM AND |Zp| < |Zp | AND sign(Zp) = sign(Zp )
Direction: Warning (decreasing momentum)
Event 50: Multi Divergence
(Zp ≥ ZM AND ZΔ ≤ -ZM) OR (Zp ≤ -ZM AND ZΔ ≥ ZM) + |Zp| ≥ ZM AND Zv ≤ -ZM
Direction: Warning (multiple divergence signals)
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CATEGORY I: TREND-INTEGRATED (Events 51-60)
Based on: Combined price-volume-delta trend analysis
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Event 51: Trend Breakout Confirmed
|Zp| ≥ ZH AND Zv ≥ ZH AND |ZΔ| ≥ ZM AND sign(ZΔ) = dirP AND dirP ≠ 0
Direction: Follows price direction
Event 52: Trend Support Test
Zp ≥ ZM AND Z0 ≤ Zp < ZM AND ZΔ ≥ Z0
Direction: Bullish (pullback in uptrend)
Event 53: Trend Resistance Test
Zp ≤ -ZM AND -ZM < Zp ≤ -Z0 AND ZΔ ≤ -Z0
Direction: Bearish (rally in downtrend)
Event 54: Trend Reversal Signal
sign(Zp) ≠ sign(Zp ) AND |Zp| ≥ ZM AND |Zp | ≥ ZM
Direction: Follows new price direction (momentum flip)
Event 55: Channel Absorption
|Zp| ≤ Z0 AND Zv ≥ ZH
Direction: Neutral (range-bound with volume)
Event 56: Trend Continuation Volume
|Zp| ≥ ZM AND Zv ≥ ZM AND sign(ZΔ) = dirP AND dirP ≠ 0
Direction: Follows price direction (healthy trend with volume)
Event 57: Trend Exhaustion
|Zp| ≥ ZM AND Zv ≤ -ZM AND |Zp| < |Zp |
Direction: Warning (trend losing steam)
Event 58: Range Breakout Pending
|Zp| ≤ Z0 AND Zv ≤ -ZH AND |ZΔ| ≥ ZM
Direction: Follows delta direction (compression with imbalance)
Event 59: Trend Quality High
|Zp| ≥ ZM AND sign(ZΔ) = dirP AND Zv ≥ Z0 AND dirP ≠ 0
Direction: Follows price direction (strong aligned signals)
Event 60: Trend Quality Low
|Zp| ≥ ZM AND sign(ZΔ) ≠ dirP AND dirP ≠ 0
Direction: Warning (conflicting signals)
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TREND CHANNEL SYSTEM
The trend channel system is adapted from Smart Trader Episode 03 to provide consistent visual context for price action analysis.
How It Works:
• Divides the chart into blocks based on Z-Score groups
• Calculates OHLC (Open, High, Low, Close) for each block
• Detects Higher Highs/Higher Lows (uptrend) or Lower Highs/Lower Lows (downtrend) patterns
• Draws channel lines connecting block extremes
• Classifies by angle: steep angles indicate trends, flat angles indicate ranges
Channel Classifications:
• UPTREND: Higher highs and higher lows detected
• DOWNTREND: Lower highs and lower lows detected
• RANGE: Channel angle below threshold (default 10 degrees)
Label Information:
• Trend direction (UPTREND/DOWNTREND/RANGE)
• Channel boundary prices
• Distance from current price (absolute and percentage)
• Channel angle in degrees
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DASHBOARD
The dashboard provides a comprehensive real-time view of all Z-Score metrics and detected events.
Dashboard Sections:
1. Header Row
Displays indicator name and current calculation mode (CLOSED or LIVE).
2. Metric Rows (Price, Total Volume, Buy Volume, Sell Volume, Delta)
Each row displays:
• Value: Current metric value
• Z: Calculated Z-Score
• Visual: Graphical Z-bar showing position relative to mean
• Status: Interpretation (Extreme High, Above Avg, Normal, Below Avg, Extreme Low)
• Upper: Oldest active upper Z-Line in window (Label Mirror)
• Lower: Oldest active lower Z-Line in window (Label Mirror)
3. Event Detection Section
• Count of triggered events out of 60 total scenarios
• Market Bias: Bull/Bear/Neutral percentage with visual bar
• Strongest Event: Highest confidence event currently triggered
• #2 Event: Second highest confidence event
4. Footer
Shows engine type (Geometry/Intrabar), Z-Score period, calculation basis, and number of valid bars.
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ALERT SYSTEM
The indicator uses native alertcondition() functions, keeping the settings menu clean while providing comprehensive alert options in TradingView's alert dialog.
Available Alert Categories:
• Master Alerts: Any event, Any bullish, Any bearish, Any warning
• Single Event Alerts: Individual alerts for key events (Breakout, Climax, Divergence, etc.)
• Category Alerts: Alerts by event category (Price-Volume, Order-Flow, etc.)
• Confluence Alerts: 2+, 3+, 4+, or 5+ aligned events
• Bias Shift Alerts: 10%, 20%, or 30% shifts in market bias
• High Confidence Alerts: Events with 60%+, 70%+, 80%+, or 90%+ confidence
• Divergence Alerts: Price vs Volume or Price vs Delta divergences
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DATA ACCURACY AND LIMITATIONS
This indicator is 100% VOLUME-BASED and requires Lower Timeframe (LTF) intrabar data for accurate calculations when using the Intrabar method.
Data Accuracy Levels:
• 1T (Tick): Most accurate, real volume distribution per tick
• 1S (1 Second): Reasonably accurate approximation
• 15S (15 Seconds): Good approximation, longer historical data available
• 1M (1 Minute): Rough approximation, maximum historical data range
Backtest and Replay Limitations:
• Replay mode results may differ from live trading due to data availability
• For longer backtest periods, use higher LTF settings (15S or 1M)
• Not all symbols/exchanges support tick-level data
• Crypto and Forex typically have better LTF data availability than stocks
A Note on Data Access:
Higher TradingView plans provide access to more historical intrabar data, which directly impacts the accuracy of volume-based calculations. More precise volume data leads to more reliable calculations.
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LANGUAGE SUPPORT (TRI-LINGUAL UI)
This indicator includes a built-in language switch with three interface languages :
• English (EN)
• Türkçe (TR)
• 한국어 (KO)
The selected language updates key interface text such as the Dashboard headers/rows , tooltips , and the Event Engine outputs (event names, category names, and direction labels). Turkish diacritics and Korean Hangul are supported for clean, native readability.
Why only three languages?
Each additional language requires duplicating strings throughout the code, which increases script size/memory usage and compilation time. To keep the indicator optimized and responsive, language options are intentionally limited to three.
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⚠️ DISCLAIMER
FOR EDUCATIONAL AND RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY
This indicator is designed as an educational and research tool based on academic market microstructure literature. It is NOT financial advice and should NOT be used as the sole basis for trading decisions.
Important Notices:
• Past performance does not guarantee future results
• All trading involves risk of substantial loss
• The indicator's signals are statistical probabilities, not certainties
• Always conduct your own research and consult qualified financial advisors
• The creator assumes no responsibility for trading losses
Research Sources:
This indicator is built upon peer-reviewed academic research from:
• Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis (Cambridge University Press)
• Journal of Finance
• Journal of Financial Econometrics
• MIT Working Papers
• arXiv Financial Mathematics
Supertrend + RSI + EMA + MACD - Fixed Single SignalMomentum trading with signals to add alerts and connect to API for Algo trading
SPX 0.5% Move + Volume Filter.5%+ move in SPX in 2 minute candle. Usage for creating an alert for web hook trigger or basic alert.
Volume Profile - Density of Density [DAFE]Volume Profile - Density of Density
The Art & Science of Market Architecture: An AI-Enhanced Volume Profile & Order Flow Engine with a Revolutionary Visualization Core.
█ PHILOSOPHY: BEYOND THE PROFILE, INTO THE DENSITY
Standard Volume Profile shows you a one-dimensional story: where volume was traded. It shows you the first layer of density. But this is like looking at a galaxy and only seeing the stars, completely missing the gravitational forces, the dark matter, and the nebulae that give it structure.
Volume Profile - Density of Density (VP-DoD) is a revolutionary leap forward. It was engineered to analyze the second order of market data: the properties of the density itself . We don't just ask "Where did volume trade?" We ask " Why did it trade there? What was the character of that volume? What is the statistical significance of its shape? What is the probability of what happens next?"
This is a complete, institutional-grade analytical framework built on the DAFE principle: Data Analysis For Execution . It fuses a higher-timeframe structural engine, a proprietary microstructure delta engine, and a Bayesian AI into a single, cohesive intelligence system. It is designed to transform your chart from a flat, lagging record of the past into a living, three-dimensional map of market structure and intention.
█ WHAT MAKES VP-DoD ULTIMATE UNLIKE ANY OTHER PROFILE TOOL?
This is not just another volume profile script. It stands apart due to a suite of proprietary features previously unseen on this platform.
Higher Timeframe (HTF) Core: While other profiles are trapped by the noise of your current chart, VP-DoD builds its foundation on a higher timeframe of your choice (e.g., Daily data on a 15m chart). This is its greatest strength. It filters out intraday noise to reveal the true, macro architectural levels where institutions have built their positions.
Microstructure Hybrid Delta Engine: Standard delta is primitive. Our engine provides a far more accurate picture of order flow by simulating tick data and analyzing the battle between candle bodies (aggression) and wicks (absorption). It sees the hidden story inside the volume.
Bayesian AI Confidence Model: This is not a simple weighted score. VP-DoD incorporates a genuine Bayesian inference model. It starts with a neutral "belief" about the market and continuously updates its Bullish/Bearish Confidence percentage based on new evidence from delta, POC velocity, and price action. It thinks like a professional quant, providing you with a real-time statistical edge.
Advanced Statistical Analysis: It calculates metrics found nowhere else, such as Profile Entropy (a measure of market disorder) and Volatility Skew (a measure of fear vs. greed from the derivatives market), and normalizes them with Z-Scores for universal applicability.
Revolutionary Visualization Engine: Data should be intuitive and beautiful. VP-DoD features 14 distinct, animated, and theme-aware rendering modes . From "Nebula Plasma" and "Liquid Metal" to "DNA Helix" and "Constellation Map," you can transform raw data into interactive data art, allowing you to perceive market structure in a way that resonates with your unique analytical style.
█ THE ART OF ANALYSIS: A REVOLUTIONARY VISUALIZATION CORE
Data is useless if it isn't intuitive. VP-DoD shatters the mold of boring, static indicators with a state-of-the-art visualization engine. This is where data analysis becomes data art.
The Profile Itself: 14 Modes of Perception
Choose how you want to see the market's architecture:
Nebula Plasma & Quantum Matrix: Futuristic, cyberpunk aesthetics with vibrant glow effects that make HVNs and POCs pulse with energy.
Thermal Vision & Heat Shimmer: Renders the profile as a heatmap, instantly drawing your eye to the "hottest" zones of institutional liquidity.
Liquid Metal & Crystalline: Creates a tangible, almost physical representation of volume with metallic sheens, animated light flows, and faceted structures.
3D Depth Map & Prismatic Refraction: Uses layering and color channel separation to create a stunning illusion of depth, separating the profile into its core components.
Particle Field & Constellation Map: Abstract, beautiful data art modes that represent volume as animated particles or glowing stars, connecting major nodes like celestial bodies.
DNA Helix & Magnetic Field: Dynamic, animated modes that visualize the forces of attraction and repulsion around the POC and Value Area, representing the market's underlying code.
The POC & Value Area: A Living, Breathing Structure
The POC and VA are no longer static lines. They are a dynamic, interactive system designed for immediate contextual awareness:
Multi-Layered Glow Effects: The POC and VA lines are rendered with multiple layers of glowing, pulsating light, giving them a vibrant, three-dimensional presence on your chart.
Dynamic Labels & Badges: Each key level (POC, VAH, VAL) features an advanced label block showing not just the price, but the real-time distance from the current price, and a status badge (e.g., "▲ ABOVE", "◆ INSIDE") that changes color and text based on price interaction.
Intelligent Color Adaptation: The color of the VAH and VAL lines dynamically changes. A VAH line will glow bright green when price is breaking above it, but will appear dim and neutral when price is far below it, providing instant visual cues about market context.
█ ACTIONABLE INTELLIGENCE: THE SIGNAL & ALERT SYSTEM
VP-DoD is not just an analytical tool; it's a complete trading framework with a built-in, context-aware signal system.
Absorption/Distribution Signals (🏦): The "Whale Signal." Triggers when price and delta are in stark divergence, indicating large passive orders are absorbing the market—a classic institutional maneuver.
Coiling Signals (⚡): A high-probability setup that alerts you when the market is compressing (VA contracting, low entropy), storing energy for a significant breakout.
POC Shift & VA Breakout Signals: Trend-initiation signals that fire when value is migrating and the market breaks out of its established balance area with conviction.
Delta Extreme Signals: Contrarian reversal signals that detect capitulation at the extremes of buying or selling pressure, often marking key turning points.
█ THE DASHBOARD: YOUR INSTITUTIONAL COMMAND CENTER
The professional-grade dashboard provides a real-time, comprehensive overview of the market's hidden state.
Market Regime: Instantly know if the market is BALANCED, COILING, TRENDING , or VOLATILE .
Advanced Metrics: Monitor Entropy (disorder), Volatility Skew (fear/greed), and a composite Risk Score .
Institutional Score: See the calculated Liquidity Score and Conviction Level , grading the quality of the current market structure.
Bayesian AI: The crown jewel. See the real-time, AI-calculated Bull vs. Bear Confidence percentages, giving you a statistical edge on the probable direction of the next move.
Breakout Gauge: A forward-looking metric that calculates the Breakout Probability and its likely Bias (Bullish/Bearish).
█ DEVELOPMENT PHILOSOPHY
VP-DoD Ultimate was created out of a passion for revealing the hidden architecture of the market. We believe that the most profound truths are found at the intersection of rigorous science and intuitive art. This tool is the culmination of thousands of hours of research into market microstructure, statistical analysis, and data visualization. It is for the trader who is no longer satisfied with lagging indicators and seeks a deeper, more contextual understanding of the market auction. It is for the trader who believes that analysis should be not only effective but also beautiful.
VP-DoD Ultimate is designed to help you ride the trend with confidence, but more importantly, to give you the data-driven intelligence to anticipate that final, critical bend.
█ DISCLAIMER AND BEST PRACTICES
CONTEXT IS KING: This is an advanced contextual tool, not a simple "buy/sell" signal indicator. Use its intelligence to frame your trades within your own strategy.
RISK MANAGEMENT IS PARAMOUNT: All trading involves substantial risk. The signals and levels provided are based on historical data and statistical probability, not guarantees.
HTF IS YOUR GUIDE: For the highest probability setups, use the HTF feature (e.g., 240m or Daily) to identify macro structure. Then, execute trades on a lower timeframe based on interactions with these key macro levels.
ALIGN WITH THE REGIME: Pay close attention to the "Regime" and "Entropy" readouts on the dashboard. Trading a breakout strategy during a high-entropy "RANGING" regime is a low-probability endeavor. Align your strategy with the market's current state.
"The trend is your friend, except at the end where it bends."
— Ed Seykota, Market Wizard
Taking you to school. - Dskyz, Trade with Volume. Trade with Density. Trade with DAFE
_mr_beach Liquidity Sweep + VWAP V2 Trend Filter, Presets_mr_beach Liquidity Sweep + VWAP Reversal V2 (Trend Filter, Presets)
Overview
This strategy models a common institutional market behavior:
Liquidity is taken above the previous day’s high or below the previous day’s low, followed by a return toward fair value (VWAP) and a reversal in the direction of the dominant trend.
The script is designed as a TradingView Strategy for systematic backtesting and optimization.
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Core Logic
• Liquidity Levels
o Previous Day High
o Previous Day Low
Used as typical stop-liquidity zones.
• Fair Value
o VWAP is used as confirmation that price has returned to a fair value area.
• Trend Filter
o EMA-based trend direction filter to avoid counter-trend trades.
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Trading Rules
Trend Filter
• Long trades only when price closes above EMA.
• Short trades only when price closes below EMA.
Liquidity Sweep
• Bullish sweep: Price trades below Previous Day Low.
• Bearish sweep: Price trades above Previous Day High.
Entry Confirmation
• Long
o Sweep below Previous Day Low
o Close back above Previous Day Low
o Close above VWAP
• Short
o Sweep above Previous Day High
o Close back below Previous Day High
o Close below VWAP
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Risk Management
• Stop Loss: ATR-based
• Take Profit: ATR-based
• Risk automatically adapts to market volatility.
• All multipliers are user-adjustable.
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Preset Profiles
The script includes ready-to-use preset profiles:
• Index – conservative, session-based, one trade per day
• Forex – session-filtered, moderate volatility settings
• Crypto – higher volatility parameters, no session filter
• Custom – fully manual configuration
Presets control EMA length, ATR settings, SL/TP multipliers, session usage, and trade frequency.
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Session & Trade Control
• Optional session filter (default: US regular session)
• Optional one trade per day limit to reduce overtrading and noise
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Chart Elements
• EMA (trend direction)
• VWAP (fair value)
• Previous Day High / Low (liquidity zones)
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Alerts
• Long setup: Liquidity sweep + VWAP reversal
• Short setup: Liquidity sweep + VWAP reversal
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Recommended Usage
• Markets: Indices, liquid stocks, Forex majors, crypto
• Timeframes: 5m and 15m
• Parameters should be optimized per market and timeframe.
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Disclaimer
This script is for educational and backtesting purposes only.
It does not constitute financial advice.
Performance depends on market conditions, timeframe, fees, and execution.
Tags: Liquidity, VWAP, EMA, Reversal, Sweep, Smart Money, ICT, ATR, Strategy
_mr_beach Liquidity Sweep + VWAP ReversalLiquidity Sweep + VWAP Reversal (Trend Filter, Session, 1 Trade per Day)
Overview
This strategy models a common institutional market behavior: liquidity is taken above the previous day’s high or below the previous day’s low, followed by a return toward fair value (VWAP) and a reversal in the direction of the prevailing trend.
Designed as a TradingView strategy for structured backtesting in the Strategy Tester.
Core Components
Liquidity Levels: Previous Day High / Previous Day Low
Fair Value Reference: VWAP
Trend Filter: EMA (default: 200)
Volatility-Based Risk: ATR
Trading Rules
Trend Filter
Long only when price closes above EMA
Short only when price closes below EMA
Liquidity Sweep
Bullish sweep: Low < Previous Day Low
Bearish sweep: High > Previous Day High
Entry Confirmation
Long: After a sweep below the Previous Day Low, price closes back above the level and above VWAP
Short: After a sweep above the Previous Day High, price closes back below the level and below VWAP
Risk Management
Stop Loss: ATR-based (slATR)
Take Profit: ATR-based (tpATR)
Automatically adapts to changing market volatility
Session & Trade Frequency
Optional session filter (default: 09:30–16:00 exchange time)
Optional one trade per day limit to reduce overtrading
Chart Elements
EMA (trend direction)
VWAP (fair value)
Previous Day High / Low (liquidity zones)
Alerts
Long setup: Liquidity sweep + VWAP reversal
Short setup: Liquidity sweep + VWAP reversal
Recommended Usage
Markets: Indices, liquid stocks, Forex majors, crypto
Timeframes: 5m, 15m
Note: Parameters such as ATR multipliers and session settings should be optimized per market
Disclaimer
This is a backtesting strategy, not financial advice.
Results depend on market conditions, timeframe, fees, and slippage.
Tags: Liquidity, VWAP, EMA, Reversal, Sweep, Smart Money, ICT, ATR, Strategy
5EMA or SMA VWMA by Money farmer5 (EMA/SMA) + VWMA by Money farmer.
It has 5 Moving Averages, which you can select as optional.
It has Volume Weighted Moving Averages VWMA.
Cumulative Buy/Sell Volume Ratio[MIT]Cumulative Volume Ratio
Description:
This dedicated indicator calculates and displays the ratio of cumulative buy volume to cumulative sell volume over the past n bars (Ratio = Cumulative Buy Volume / Cumulative Sell Volume).
Volume is split based on price movement:
Up bars (close > open) → All volume assigned to Buy
Down bars (close < open) → All volume assigned to Sell
Flat bars (close == open) → Configurable handling (Split 50/50, Ignore, All to Buy, or All to Sell)
Key Features:
Supports two display modes: Bars (柱状图) or Line (折线图)
Ratio > 1 shown in orange (strong buy pressure), Ratio < 1 shown in teal (strong sell pressure)
Built-in reference lines: 1:1 Equilibrium, Strong Buy (>1.5), Strong Sell (<0.67)
Optional debug label on the last bar showing current ratio value + raw buy/sell cumulative volumes
Inputs:
Lookback Period n: Number of bars for rolling cumulative calculation (default: 20)
Flat Bar Volume Handling: How to treat doji/flat bars (default: Split 50/50)
Display Ratio as Bars: true = Bars style, false = Line style
Show Current Ratio Value Label: Toggle debug label on last bar
Usage Tips:
Ratio > 1 indicates dominant buy pressure in recent volume → potential bullish momentum
Ratio < 1 indicates dominant sell pressure → potential bearish pressure
Best used in conjunction with price chart to spot divergences or confirmations
Performs best on stocks/instruments with active volume
累计成交量比率（Cumulative Volume Ratio）
本指标专门计算并显示过去 n 根 K 线的累计买入成交量与卖出成交量的比率（Ratio = 累计买入量 / 累计卖出量）。
根据 K 线价格走势对成交量进行拆分：
阳线（收盘 > 开盘）→ 全部成交量计入买入
阴线（收盘 < 开盘）→ 全部成交量计入卖出
平盘（收盘 = 开盘）→ 支持多种处理方式（50/50 平分、忽略、全部计买入、全部计卖出）
核心功能：
支持柱状图（Bars）或折线图（Line）两种显示方式
比率 > 1 时显示橙色（买方强势），比率 < 1 时显示青色（卖方强势）
内置关键参考线：1:1 均衡线、买方强势 (>1.5)、卖方强势 (<0.67)
可选在最后一根 K 线上显示调试标签，实时显示当前比率值及累计买/卖量数值
参数说明：
回看周期 n：累计计算的 K 线根数（默认 20）
平盘处理：如何处理收盘=开盘的 K 线（默认 50/50 平分）
比率显示为柱状图：开启为柱状图，关闭为折线图
显示当前比率数值标签：是否显示最后一根 K 线的数值标签（调试用）
使用建议：
比率 > 1 表示近期买入力量占优，适合关注潜在上涨动能
比率 < 1 表示卖出力量占优，可作为短线压力参考
建议与价格主图结合使用，观察比率与价格走势的背离或确认信号
在成交量活跃的个股上效果更明显
Cumulative Buy/Sell Volume[MIT]Cumulative Buy/Sell Volume - Stacked/Separate Mode
Description:
This indicator calculates and displays the cumulative buy and sell volume over the past N bars (lookback period). It splits volume based on price movement:
Up bars (close > open) → All volume assigned to Buy
Down bars (close < open) → All volume assigned to Sell
Flat bars (close == open) → Configurable handling (split 50/50, ignore, all to buy, or all to sell)
Key Features:
Two display modes:
Separate Display: Buy bars upward (green), Sell bars downward (red) — classic side-by-side comparison
Stacked Display: Both bars upward — visually stacked to show total volume and buy/sell dominance
Fully customizable colors for Buy and Sell bars (with high transparency for better stacking visibility)
Rolling window calculation (default 20 bars)
Optional debug label on the last bar showing exact Buy/Sell cumulative values
Inputs:
Lookback Period n: Number of bars to look back for cumulative volume (default: 20)
Flat Bar Volume Handling: How to handle doji/flat bars (Split 50/50, Ignore, All to Buy, All to Sell)
Display Mode: Separate Display or Stacked Display
Show Buy Volume / Show Sell Volume: Toggle visibility
Buy Bar Color / Sell Bar Color: Custom color picker
Usage Tips:
Use "Stacked Display" to quickly see which side (buy or sell) dominates the recent volume.
Use "Separate Display" for clear absolute strength comparison.
Higher transparency ensures overlapping bars in stacked mode remain distinguishable.
Best used on active stocks with sufficient volume.
Note: This is a non-overlay indicator (shows in a separate pane). Combine with price chart for better context.
指标名称： 累计买/卖成交量 - 叠加/分开模式
短标题： Cum BuySell Vol Custom
指标描述：
本指标计算并显示过去 N 根 K 线的累计买入量和卖出量。根据价格走势对成交量进行拆分：
阳线（收盘 > 开盘）→ 全部成交量计入买入
阴线（收盘 < 开盘）→ 全部成交量计入卖出
平盘（收盘 = 开盘）→ 可配置处理方式（50/50 平分、忽略、全部计买入、全部计卖出）
主要功能：
两种显示模式：
分开展示（Separate Display）：买入柱向上（绿色），卖出柱向下（红色）——经典对比模式
叠加展示（Stacked Display）：买入和卖出柱都向上绘制——视觉上堆叠，快速看出买/卖谁占主导
支持自定义买入柱和卖出柱颜色（内置高透明度，确保叠加时两种颜色都能看清）
滚动窗口计算（默认 20 根 K 线）
可选在最后一根 K 线上显示调试标签（显示精确的累计买入/卖出数值）
参数说明：
回看周期 n：累计计算的 K 线根数（默认 20）
平盘处理方式：如何处理收盘=开盘的 K 线（50/50 平分、忽略、全部计买入、全部计卖出）
显示模式：分开展示 或 叠加展示
显示买入量 / 显示卖出量：开关控制是否显示对应柱子
Buy Bar Color / Sell Bar Color：自定义柱子颜色（支持透明度调整）
使用建议：
叠加模式适合快速判断近期成交量中买方或卖方更强势（柱子谁高谁占优）。
分开模式适合清晰对比买/卖绝对力量差异。
高透明度设置确保叠加时两种颜色都能透出，不会完全覆盖。
建议用在成交活跃的个股上，效果更明显。
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Smart Auto-Step Openndicator Name: 15m Reversal Strategy (Polymarket)
Short Description: A mean-reversion strategy designed for the 15-minute timeframe. It identifies overextended short-term trends and signals entries on the probability of a reversal candle.
Volume + ATR Robust Z-Score Suite (MAD)Measure relevant volumes together with high-volatility candles, providing initiative signals based on volume. Mark the relevant candle and use it as support or resistance.
Daily Xth Percentile Volume SpikeA percentile is a statistical measure that indicates the relative standing of a specific value within a dataset by identifying the percentage of data points that fall at or below it. Volume percentile indicates how that trading compares to other days. For example, volume above the 95th percentile means more shares/contracts traded than in the last 20-days lookback period.
Whale OBV Hunter [Divergence]ENGLISH:
How it works This indicator automatically compares price action against volume flow (OBV). It hunts for "Divergences".
Normally, if price drops, OBV should drop. If price drops but OBV rises, it means "Whales" are absorbing the selling pressure (Accumulation).
How to use it
Buy Signal (Accumulation):
Look for Green Lines and the label "Whale Accumulation".
Meaning: Price made a lower low, but OBV made a higher low (Bullish Divergence). This is a strong signal for an upward reversal.
Action: Look for a LONG entry.
Sell Signal (Distribution):
Look for Red Lines and the label "Whale Distribution".
Meaning: Price is making higher highs, but OBV is dropping (Bearish Divergence). Smart money is leaving.
Action: Take profits or look for a SHORT entry.
Settings (Lookback):
Default is 5. If you see too much noise (too many signals), increase this number to 10 in the settings to spot only major institutional movements.
RSI + KVO TriggerRSI + KVO Trigger is a momentum‑and‑volume indicator that combines a standard RSI with the Klinger Volume Oscillator’s trigger line in the same pane. It helps you see whether price momentum (RSI) and volume‑based money flow (KVO) are confirming each other or starting to diverge, using the same central 50/0 line for quick visual decisions.
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What the indicator shows.
In this script, the RSI 50 line is also the KVO “zero” line, so when:
RSI is above 50, price momentum is bullish.
KVO trigger is above that same line, volume/money flow is bullish.
Either one dipping below the line shows weakening in that dimension.
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Using it for entries.
You can think of the RSI as your main trend/momentum filter and the KVO trigger as confirmation (or a warning) from volume. Typical entry ideas:
Long setups:
RSI above 50 and rising, showing bullish momentum.
KVO trigger also above the midline or crossing up toward/through it, showing volume backing the move.
Extra aggressive: buy on pullbacks where RSI stays above 50 while KVO trigger turns back up above the line after a dip.
Short setups:
RSI below 50 and falling, showing bearish momentum.
KVO trigger below the midline or crossing down through it, showing selling pressure dominating.
Extra aggressive: short on bounces where RSI stays below 50 and KVO trigger rolls back down from near the midline.
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Using it for exits and trade management.
You can also use the combination to manage open trades, watching for disagreement between price, RSI, and KVO. For example:
Exiting longs:
You’re in a long while RSI is above 50 and KVO trigger is above midline.
If KVO trigger drops below the midline first while RSI is still above 50, it can be an early warning that the trend is losing volume support, so you might tighten stops or scale out.
If RSI then also breaks below 50, that’s stronger confirmation to close the position or be very defensive.
Exiting shorts:
You’re in a short while RSI is below 50 and KVO trigger is below midline.
If KVO trigger pops above the midline ahead of RSI, it can signal selling pressure is fading; consider reducing size or tightening your stop.
A later RSI cross back above 50 can be your hard exit rule.
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Divergences and “late‑trend” signals.
Because both lines share the same center level, it’s easy to spot situations where price is still trending but one of the components is lagging:
Bullish risk signal:
Price pushes higher, RSI stays above 50, but KVO trigger spends more time below the midline or fails to follow price higher.
This suggests a maturing/uptrend with weaker participation, making new longs riskier and encouraging partial profit‑taking or tighter stops.
Bearish risk signal:
Price makes lower lows, RSI stays below 50, but KVO trigger keeps drifting above the midline.
That can hint at hidden accumulation, where you might be more cautious with new shorts and watch for a trend reversal.
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Used this way, the indicator is not a standalone “buy/sell arrow,” but a structured way to demand agreement between momentum (RSI) and volume (KVO trigger) for entries, and to notice early when that agreement starts to break down for exits or risk management.
VSA Trading SystemMaster Reference Guide
📚 TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART 1: Core VSA Framework & Philosophy
PART 2: Volume Analysis Deep Dive
PART 3: Key VSA Setups (Complete)
PART 4: Wyckoff Accumulation & Distribution
PART 5: Multi-Timeframe Analysis
PART 6: Candle & Spread Analysis
PART 7: Entry, Stop Loss & Take Profit Rules
PART 8: Position Sizing & Risk Management
PART 9: Complete Trade Checklists
PART 10: Common Mistakes & Quick Reference
PART 11: Trade Journal Template
PART 1: CORE VSA FRAMEWORK & PHILOSOPHY
The Foundation Principle
╔════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╗
║ VSA FOUNDATION PRINCIPLE ║
╠════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╣
║ ║
║ "Smart Money leaves footprints in VOLUME" ║
║ ║
║ • Institutions cannot hide their activity ║
║ • Large orders create volume anomalies ║
║ • Price can lie, but volume confirms truth ║
║ • Volume is the FUEL, Price is the VEHICLE ║
║ • No fuel = No real move ║
║ ║
╚════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝
The Golden Rule: Effort vs. Result
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ HARMONY = TREND CONTINUATION │
│ ANOMALY = TREND REVERSAL │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Volume-Price Harmony Matrix
Price Action Volume Signal Interpretation
Rising ↑ Rising ↑ ✅ STRONG BULLISH Healthy uptrend, buyers in control
Rising ↑ Falling ↓ ⚠️ WEAK BULLISH Fuel running out, reversal near
Falling ↓ Rising ↑ ✅ STRONG BEARISH Aggressive selling, downtrend healthy
Falling ↓ Falling ↓ ⚠️ WEAK BEARISH Sellers exhausted, bottom forming
Effort vs. Result Complete Matrix
╔══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╗
║ EFFORT VS RESULT MATRIX ║
╠═══════════════╦══════════════════╦════════════════════════════════╣
║ EFFORT ║ RESULT ║ INTERPRETATION ║
║ (Volume) ║ (Price Move) ║ ║
╠═══════════════╬══════════════════╬════════════════════════════════╣
║ ║ ║ ║
║ HIGH Volume ║ WIDE Spread ║ ✅ Normal - Trend healthy ║
║ ║ ║ ║
╠═══════════════╬══════════════════╬════════════════════════════════╣
║ ║ ║ ║
║ HIGH Volume ║ NARROW Spread ║ ⚠️ Absorption - Reversal soon ║
║ ║ ║ ║
╠═══════════════╬══════════════════╬════════════════════════════════╣
║ ║ ║ ║
║ LOW Volume ║ WIDE Spread ║ ⚠️ Fake move - Will reverse ║
║ ║ ║ ║
╠═══════════════╬══════════════════╬════════════════════════════════╣
║ ║ ║ ║
║ LOW Volume ║ NARROW Spread ║ 😐 No interest - Wait ║
║ ║ ║ ║
╚═══════════════╩══════════════════╩════════════════════════════════╝
PART 2: VOLUME ANALYSIS DEEP DIVE
Volume Classification (Compare to 20-period MA):
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
ULTRA HIGH ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓ (>200% of 20-period average)
→ Major institutional activity
→ Potential climax or absorption
HIGH ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓ (150-200% of average)
→ Significant interest
→ Breakout/breakdown confirmation
ABOVE AVERAGE ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓ (100-150% of average)
→ Healthy trend participation
→ Normal directional moves
AVERAGE ▓▓▓▓▓▓ (80-120% of average)
→ Baseline activity
→ Consolidation periods
LOW ▓▓▓ (50-80% of average)
→ Lack of interest
→ Test bars, pullbacks
ULTRA LOW ▓ (<50% of average)
→ No participation
→ Holiday/pre-news quiet
Volume Bar Colors & Meanings
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ VOLUME BAR ANALYSIS │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ │
│ GREEN Volume Bar (Buying Volume Dominant) │
│ ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓ │
│ + Green Candle = Healthy Buying │
│ + Red Candle = Possible Accumulation (watch for reversal) │
│ │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ │
│ RED Volume Bar (Selling Volume Dominant) │
│ ░░░░░░░░░ │
│ + Red Candle = Healthy Selling │
│ + Green Candle = Possible Distribution (watch for drop) │
│ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Volume Context Analysis
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ CONTEXT IS EVERYTHING │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ │
│ Same high volume candle means DIFFERENT things: │
│ │
│ AT SUPPORT: AT RESISTANCE: │
│ ┌─────────────┐ ┌─────────────┐ │
│ │ High Volume │ │ High Volume │ │
│ │ Small Body │ │ Small Body │ │
│ │ = BUYING │ │ = SELLING │ │
│ │ (Bullish) │ │ (Bearish) │ │
│ └─────────────┘ └─────────────┘ │
│ │
│ IN UPTREND: IN DOWNTREND: │
│ ┌─────────────┐ ┌─────────────┐ │
│ │ High Volume │ │ High Volume │ │
│ │ Small Body │ │ Small Body │ │
│ │ = Potential │ │ = Potential │ │
│ │ TOP │ │ BOTTOM │ │
│ └─────────────┘ └─────────────┘ │
│ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Volume Spike Interpretation
SCENARIO 1: Volume Spike at Support
─────────────────────────────────────
│
↓ ← Price drops to support
═════════════ Support Line
▼
▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓ ← ULTRA HIGH Volume
→ INTERPRETATION: Absorption/Accumulation
→ ACTION: Prepare for LONG entry after confirmation
─────────────────────────────────────
SCENARIO 2: Volume Spike at Resistance
─────────────────────────────────────
▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓ ← ULTRA HIGH Volume
▲
═════════════ Resistance Line
↑ ← Price rises to resistance
│
→ INTERPRETATION: Churning/Distribution
→ ACTION: Prepare for SHORT entry OR exit longs
─────────────────────────────────────
SCENARIO 3: Volume Spike on Breakout
─────────────────────────────────────
↗ ← Price breaks out
═════════════════════════════ Resistance
│
▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓ ← HIGH Volume on breakout
→ INTERPRETATION: Valid Breakout
→ ACTION: ENTER in breakout direction
─────────────────────────────────────
SCENARIO 4: Low Volume on Breakout
─────────────────────────────────────
↗ ← Price breaks out
═════════════════════════════ Resistance
│
▓▓ ← LOW Volume on breakout
→ INTERPRETATION: FAKE Breakout
→ ACTION: DO NOT ENTER, wait for failure
─────────────────────────────────────
Recommended Volume Indicators
ESSENTIAL INDICATORS:
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
1. STANDARD VOLUME
└─ Basic but essential
└─ Color-coded by candle direction
2. VOLUME MOVING AVERAGE (20-period)
└─ Shows average volume
└─ Helps identify "high" vs "low" volume
└─ CRITICAL: Only consider signals where Volume > 1.5x MA
└─ Ultra High = Volume > 2x MA
3. VOLUME WEIGHTED AVERAGE PRICE (VWAP)
└─ Intraday fair value
└─ Institutional reference point
OPTIONAL BUT USEFUL:
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
• On-Balance Volume (OBV) - Cumulative flow, good for divergences
• Accumulation/Distribution Line - Money flow direction
• Volume Profile - Price levels with most volume
• Money Flow Index - Volume-weighted RSI
PART 3: KEY VSA SETUPS (COMPLETE)
Setup 1: Test No Supply (Bullish)
VISUAL:
Prior Uptrend
↗
↗
↗
↗
↗
↗ ┌───┐
↗ │ R │ ← Small RED candle (Test)
↗ └───┘
↗ │
↗ │ LOW VOLUME
↗ │
↗ ══════╧══════
COMPLETE CHECKLIST:
□ Existing uptrend (HH + HL pattern)
□ Small pullback candle (red/bearish)
□ Volume BELOW average (ideally <70% of 20-MA)
□ Volume LESS than previous 2 bars
□ Spread (range) is NARROW
□ Candle closes near its high (upper half)
□ Doesn't break previous swing low
□ Wicks are small (no heavy selling)
ENTRY TRIGGER:
→ Next candle closes green above test candle high
→ Volume on entry candle is average or above
STOP LOSS:
→ Below the test candle low
→ OR below the previous swing low
WHY IT WORKS:
Smart money "tests" to see if sellers remain.
Low volume = No sellers left = Safe to push higher
Setup 2: Test No Demand (Bearish)
VISUAL:
┌───┐
│ G │ ← Small GREEN candle (Test)
└───┘
│ LOW VOLUME
↗ │
↗ ══════════╧══════
↗ ↘
↗ ↘
↘
↘ Downtrend continues
COMPLETE CHECKLIST:
□ UP bar (close > open) - Green candle
□ Volume LESS than previous 2 bars
□ Volume BELOW average (ideally <70% of 20-MA)
□ Spread (range) is NARROW
□ Close in MIDDLE or LOW of bar
□ Located at resistance OR after uptrend
□ Price struggling to make new highs
ENTRY TRIGGER:
→ Next candle closes red below test candle low
STOP LOSS:
→ Above the test candle high
WHY IT WORKS:
Buyers tried but professionals not interested.
Low volume = No demand = Prepare for drop
Setup 3: Spring (Bull Trap Reversal)
VISUAL:
Support Line
═══════════════════════════════
↓↗ ← Spring (false breakdown + quick recovery)
Spring
(Bear Trap)
Price Chart:
════════════════════ Support
↓
↓ ← Break below support
▼
SPRING ← Ultra low point
↗
↗ ← Quick recovery above support
════════════════════
↗
↗ ← Uptrend begins
Volume Pattern:
On Spring: ▓▓▓ (Can be high or low)
On Test: ▓ (Must be LOW)
On Breakout: ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓ (High)
CHECKLIST:
□ Price dipped below support (Spring)
□ Quickly reversed back above support
□ Pullback test shows LOW VOLUME
□ Test candle doesn't break spring low
ENTRY:
→ Enter LONG on low volume test after spring
→ OR enter when price closes above spring high
STOP LOSS:
→ Below the spring low
Setup 4: Upthrust (Bear Trap Reversal)
VISUAL:
↑ False breakout above resistance
═══════════════════════════════ Resistance
↗↓ ← Upthrust (break above + fail)
Upthrust
(Bull Trap)
Price Chart:
↗
↗ ← Price rises
════════════════════ Resistance
↗
UPTHRUST ← Ultra high point (false break)
↓
↓ ← Quick rejection below resistance
════════════════════
↓
↘ ← Downtrend begins
Volume Pattern:
On Upthrust: ▓▓▓▓▓ (Often high - sucking in buyers)
On Test: ▓ (Must be LOW)
On Breakdown: ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓ (High)
CHECKLIST:
□ Price broke ABOVE resistance
□ Quickly FAILED and fell back below
□ Pullback test (rally) shows LOW VOLUME
□ Test candle doesn't break upthrust high
ENTRY:
→ Enter SHORT on low volume test after upthrust
→ OR enter when price closes below upthrust low
STOP LOSS:
→ Above the upthrust high
Setup 5: Absorption (Churning)
BEARISH ABSORPTION (Distribution at Top):
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
Price: ──────────────── Resistance
│ ▲ │
│ █ │ ← Small GREEN body
│ ▼ │ (buyers trying to push up)
─────┴───┴─────
Volume: ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓ ← MASSIVE (>200% average)
COMPLETE CHECKLIST:
□ Small/Medium GREEN candle
□ Volume > 2x average
□ Close in MIDDLE or LOWER half of candle
□ Located at resistance OR after extended uptrend
□ Price NOT making significant new highs despite volume
INTERPRETATION:
• Price tries to go up
• Huge volume BUT small price movement
• Where did all that buying go?
• Answer: Institutions ABSORBED it by selling
CONFIRMATION:
□ Next candle should be RED
RESULT: Expect price drop
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BULLISH ABSORPTION (Accumulation at Bottom):
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
│ ▼ │
│ █ │ ← Small RED body
│ ▲ │ (sellers trying to push down)
─────┴───┴─────
Price: ──────────────── Support
Volume: ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓ ← MASSIVE (>200% average)
COMPLETE CHECKLIST:
□ Small/Medium RED candle
□ Volume > 2x average
□ Close in MIDDLE or UPPER half of candle
□ Located at support OR after extended downtrend
□ Price NOT making significant new lows despite volume
INTERPRETATION:
• Price tries to go down
• Huge volume BUT small price movement
• Where did all that selling go?
• Answer: Institutions ABSORBED it by buying
CONFIRMATION:
□ Next candle should be GREEN
RESULT: Expect price rise
Setup 6: Climactic Action
BUYING CLIMAX (Marks the TOP):
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
▲
/│\ ← WIDEST candle in uptrend
/ │ \ + Close near HIGH
/ │ \
/ │ \
▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓ ← HIGHEST volume in uptrend
CHARACTERISTICS:
□ Widest spread (range) in the trend
□ Highest volume in the trend
□ Usually closes near the high
□ Euphoria/FOMO buying
□ Professionals SELLING to public
→ Signals END of Uptrend
→ Distribution phase begins
→ DO NOT BUY - Wait for short setup
═══════════════════════════════════════════
SELLING CLIMAX (Marks the BOTTOM):
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
\ │ /
\ │ /
\ │ /
\│/ ← WIDEST candle in downtrend
▼ + Often closes OFF the lows
▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓ ← HIGHEST volume in downtrend
CHARACTERISTICS:
□ Widest spread (range) in the trend
□ Highest volume in the trend
□ Often closes in middle or upper half (key difference!)
□ Panic selling
□ Professionals BUYING from public
→ Signals END of Downtrend
→ Accumulation phase begins
→ DO NOT SELL - Wait for long setup after TEST
Setup 7: Stopping Volume
STOPPING VOLUME (Bottom Formation):
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
Price falling...
↓
↓
↓
┌───────────┐
│ ███████ │ ← Wide spread DOWN bar
│ ███████ │ BUT closes OFF the lows
│ │ │ (Close in UPPER half - KEY!)
└─────│─────┘
│
▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓ ← ULTRA HIGH volume
CHECKLIST:
□ Downtrend in progress
□ Wide spread (large range) candle
□ Ultra high volume (>200% of average)
□ Closes in UPPER HALF of the bar (critical!)
□ May have long lower wick
INTERPRETATION:
→ Professionals absorbing all selling
→ Supply being removed from market
NEXT STEPS:
→ Expect sideways consolidation
→ Wait for LOW VOLUME TEST before entry
→ Do NOT enter immediately - wait for confirmation
Setup 8: Breakout Confirmation
VALID BREAKOUT: FAKE BREAKOUT:
─────────────── ───────────────
│ ↑ HIGH VOLUME │ ↑ LOW VOLUME
─────│───────── ─────│─────────
│ │
▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓ (Volume >150% avg) ▓▓▓ (Volume <100% avg)
✅ ENTER TRADE ❌ DO NOT ENTER
(Wait for failure/retest)
VALID BREAKOUT CHECKLIST:
□ Price closes ABOVE resistance (for long) or BELOW support (for short)
□ Volume > 150% of 20-period average
□ Candle closes near the extreme (high for long, low for short)
□ Preferably preceded by low volume consolidation
□ Higher timeframes support the direction
ENTRY:
→ Enter on close of breakout candle
→ OR enter on low volume retest of breakout level
STOP LOSS:
→ Below breakout level (for longs)
→ Above breakout level (for shorts)
PART 4: WYCKOFF ACCUMULATION & DISTRIBUTION
WYCKOFF ACCUMULATION
Price:
│
│ PS SC
│ ↘ ↓
│ ↘ ↓ AR
│ ↘ ↓ ↗
│ ↘ ↓ ↗ ST
│ ↓↗──────────┐ LPS
│ PHASE A │ PHASE B │ ↘ ↗ SOS
│ │ │ ↘ ↗ ↗
│ │ │ ↓ ↗
│ │ │ SPRING↗
│ │ PHASE C│ │↗ PHASE D
│ │ │ ↗
└────────────┴─────────┴────┴──────────→
PHASE DEFINITIONS:
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
PHASE A - Stopping the Downtrend:
PS = Preliminary Support (first buying appears)
SC = Selling Climax (panic selling absorbed - HIGH volume)
AR = Automatic Rally (dead cat bounce)
ST = Secondary Test (retest of SC lows - lower volume than SC)
PHASE B - Building the Cause:
→ Sideways accumulation
→ Volume generally decreasing
→ Multiple tests of support and resistance
→ "Backing up to the creek" patterns
PHASE C - The Test:
SPRING = False breakdown below support (bear trap)
→ Can be high or low volume
→ Key: Quick recovery above support
TEST = Low volume retest after spring (CRITICAL ENTRY POINT)
PHASE D - Markup Begins:
SOS = Sign of Strength (strong rally with high volume)
LPS = Last Point of Support (final low volume pullback)
→ This is the LAST safe entry before markup
PHASE E - Markup (Not shown):
→ Strong uptrend with increasing volume
→ Higher highs and higher lows
VOLUME PATTERN:
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
▓▓▓▓▓▓ ▓▓ ▓▓ ▓▓▓▓▓
(High) (Lower) (Low on) (High on
at SC during Spring SOS)
Phase B Test
Key Accumulation Entry Point
ENTRY CHECKLIST - THE SPRING + TEST:
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
□ Phase A complete (SC and AR visible)
□ Phase B complete (sideways range established)
□ Spring occurred (price dipped below support)
□ Price quickly recovered above support
□ Test pullback has LOW VOLUME (critical!)
□ Test doesn't break spring low
ENTRY TRIGGER:
→ Enter LONG after low volume test
→ OR enter on break above spring high with volume
STOP LOSS:
→ Below spring low
TARGET:
→ Measure the range (support to resistance)
→ Project that distance above resistance
Wyckoff Distribution Schematic--
WYCKOFF DISTRIBUTION
Price:
│ PSY
│ ↗ BC
│ ↗ ↗ ↘
│ PHASE D ↗ ↗ ↘ UTAD
│ ↘ ↗ ↗ ↘ ↗↘
│ ↘ ↗ ↗────────↘↗ ↘
│ ↘ ↗ │ PHASE B │ ↘ SOW
│ ↘ ↗ │ │ ↘
│ ↘ │ PHASE C │ ↘
│ LPSY │ │ ↘
│ │ │ ↘
└────────────────┴─────────┴─────────→
PHASE DEFINITIONS:
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
PHASE A - Stopping the Uptrend:
PSY = Preliminary Supply (first selling appears)
BC = Buying Climax (euphoric buying absorbed - HIGH volume)
AR = Automatic Reaction (first drop)
ST = Secondary Test (retest of BC highs - lower volume than BC)
PHASE B - Building the Cause:
→ Sideways distribution
→ Volume patterns show supply entering on rallies
→ Multiple tests of support and resistance
PHASE C - The Test:
UTAD = Upthrust After Distribution (false breakout above resistance)
→ Bull trap
→ Often high volume (sucking in late buyers)
TEST = Low volume retest after upthrust (ENTRY POINT FOR SHORTS)
PHASE D - Markdown Begins:
SOW = Sign of Weakness (strong drop with high volume)
LPSY = Last Point of Supply (final low volume rally)
→ This is the LAST safe short entry before markdown
PHASE E - Markdown (Not shown):
→ Strong downtrend with increasing volume
→ Lower highs and lower lows
PART 5: MULTI-TIMEFRAME ANALYSIS
The 4-Step Alignment Process
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║ 4-HOUR CHART (MACRO VIEW) ║
╠════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╣
║ ║
║ PURPOSE: Determine the PRIMARY trend direction ║
║ ║
║ ANALYZE: ║
║ □ Overall trend (Uptrend/Downtrend/Range) ║
║ □ Major support/resistance levels ║
║ □ Volume trend (increasing/decreasing with price) ║
║ □ Any divergences forming (Price↑ Volume↓ = warning) ║
║ □ Look for Accumulation/Distribution phases ║
║ ║
║ SIGNALS TO NOTE: ║
║ • Climax volume at extremes ║
║ • Trend line breaks ║
║ • Higher timeframe absorption patterns ║
║ ║
║ RULE: Only trade in the direction of 4H trend ║
║ ║
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↓ ALIGNED?
╔════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╗
║ 1-HOUR CHART (STRUCTURE) ║
╠════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╣
║ ║
║ PURPOSE: Confirm trend and identify key levels ║
║ ║
║ ANALYZE: ║
║ □ Trend alignment with 4H ║
║ □ Key swing highs and lows ║
║ □ Support/resistance zones ║
║ □ Moving average positions (if used) ║
║ □ Current Wyckoff phase ║
║ □ Volume pattern on recent moves ║
║ ║
║ SIGNALS TO NOTE: ║
║ • Structure breaks (BOS - Break of Structure) ║
║ • Change of character (CHoCH) ║
║ • Volume spikes at key levels ║
║ ║
║ RULE: Structure must support trade direction ║
║ ║
╚════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝
↓ ALIGNED?
╔════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╗
║ 30-MIN CHART (SETUP) ║
╠════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╣
║ ║
║ PURPOSE: Identify specific trade setups ║
║ ║
║ ANALYZE: ║
║ □ Pullback/rally quality ║
║ □ Is pullback volume DECREASING? (Required for entry) ║
║ □ Approach to key levels ║
║ □ VSA patterns forming ║
║ □ Price action quality ║
║ ║
║ SIGNALS TO NOTE: ║
║ • Test patterns (No Supply/No Demand) ║
║ • Absorption at levels ║
║ • Volume drying up on counter-moves ║
║ ║
║ RULE: Wait for low volume pullback before entry ║
║ ║
╚════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝
↓ ALIGNED?
╔════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╗
║ 15-MIN CHART (ENTRY TRIGGER) ║
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║ ║
║ PURPOSE: Precise entry timing ║
║ ║
║ ANALYZE: ║
║ □ Entry trigger candle forming ║
║ □ Volume on trigger candle ║
║ □ Exact stop loss placement ║
║ □ Immediate support/resistance ║
║ ║
║ ENTRY TRIGGERS (Need one): ║
║ • Test No Supply / Test No Demand ║
║ • Spring/Upthrust + Test ║
║ • Absorption + Confirmation candle ║
║ • Breakout with High Volume ║
║ ║
║ CRITICAL RULE: Wait for candle CLOSE before entering ║
║ ║
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↓ ALL ALIGNED?
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✅ EXECUTE TRADE
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PART 6: CANDLE & SPREAD ANALYSIS
Candle Close Position Analysis
WHERE DOES THE CANDLE CLOSE?
Strong Bullish: Neutral: Bearish:
┌─────────┐ ┌─────────┐ ┌─────────┐
│ ████████│ ← Close │ │ │ │ │
│ ████████│ at TOP │ │ │ ← Close │ │ │
│ ████████│ (Upper │ ████ │ MIDDLE │ │ │
│ │ │ third) │ ████ │ │ ████████│ ← Close
│ │ │ │ │ │ │ ████████│ BOTTOM
└─────────┘ └─────────┘ └─────────┘
✅ Buyers won ⚠️ Struggle ❌ Sellers won
decisively (indecision) decisively
APPLICATION RULES:
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
□ Close in UPPER 1/3 + High Volume = Strong Buying
□ Close in LOWER 1/3 + High Volume = Strong Selling
□ Close in MIDDLE + High Volume = Battle (Wait for clarity)
FOR ABSORPTION SIGNALS:
□ Bearish Absorption: Green candle closes in MIDDLE or LOWER half
□ Bullish Absorption: Red candle closes in MIDDLE or UPPER half
Spread (Range) Analysis-
SPREAD = High - Low of Candle
┌──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ SPREAD ANALYSIS │
├──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ │
│ WIDE SPREAD + HIGH VOLUME: │
│ ┌─────────────────────┐ │
│ │ │ │ │
│ │ ███████████ │ → HEALTHY momentum │
│ │ ███████████ │ → Trend continuation │
│ │ │ │ → Strong commitment │
│ └─────────────────────┘ │
│ ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓ │
│ │
├──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ │
│ NARROW SPREAD + HIGH VOLUME: │
│ ┌───────────┐ │
│ │ ████ │ ← Small body │
│ │ ████ │ │
│ └───────────┘ → ABSORPTION warning! │
│ ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓ → Effort with no result │
│ → Expect reversal │
│ │
├──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ │
│ WIDE SPREAD + LOW VOLUME: │
│ ┌─────────────────────┐ │
│ │ │ │ │
│ │ ███████████ │ → FAKE MOVE warning! │
│ │ ███████████ │ → No commitment │
│ │ │ │ → Will likely reverse │
│ └─────────────────────┘ │
│ ▓▓▓ │
│ │
├──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ │
│ NARROW SPREAD + LOW VOLUME: │
│ ┌───────────┐ │
│ │ ████ │ → No interest │
│ │ ████ │ → Consolidation │
│ └───────────┘ → WAIT for signal │
│ ▓▓ │
│ │
└──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
PART 7: ENTRY, STOP LOSS & TAKE PROFIT RULES
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║ LONG ENTRY CRITERIA ║
╠═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╣
║ ║
║ MULTI-TIMEFRAME CHECK: ║
║ ──────────────────── ║
║ □ 4H: Uptrend + Rising Volume (or no bearish divergence) ║
║ □ 1H: Uptrend + Price holding above support ║
║ □ 30M: Pullback with DECREASING volume ║
║ □ 15M: Entry trigger present ║
║ ║
║ VOLUME CONFIRMATION: ║
║ ─────────────────── ║
║ □ Pullback candles have LOW volume ║
║ □ No bearish absorption at highs ║
║ □ Prior trend showed harmony (price↑ + volume↑) ║
║ □ Volume compared to 20-MA (signal volume significant?) ║
║ ║
║ CANDLE CONFIRMATION: ║
║ ─────────────────── ║
║ □ Entry candle closes in upper half ║
║ □ No abnormally wide spread with low volume (fake move) ║
║ □ Test candle had appropriate close position ║
║ ║
║ ENTRY TRIGGERS (Any One): ║
║ ──────────────────────── ║
║ ○ Test No Supply confirmed (low vol red, next green) ║
║ ○ Spring + Low Volume Test ║
║ ○ Breakout with High Volume (>150% of average) ║
║ ○ Bullish Absorption at support + green confirmation ║
║ ○ Stopping volume + Test ║
║ ║
║ WAIT FOR CANDLE CLOSE BEFORE ENTERING! ║
║ ║
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Short Entry Criteria-
╔═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╗
║ SHORT ENTRY CRITERIA ║
╠═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╣
║ ║
║ MULTI-TIMEFRAME CHECK: ║
║ ──────────────────── ║
║ □ 4H: Downtrend OR Bearish Divergence (price↑ volume↓) ║
║ □ 1H: Lower Highs forming OR at resistance ║
║ □ 30M: Rally with DECREASING volume ║
║ □ 15M: Entry trigger present ║
║ ║
║ VOLUME CONFIRMATION: ║
║ ─────────────────── ║
║ □ Rally candles have LOW volume ║
║ □ No bullish absorption at lows ║
║ □ Bearish Absorption visible at resistance ║
║ □ Anomaly present (price↑ but volume↓) ║
║ ║
║ CANDLE CONFIRMATION: ║
║ ─────────────────── ║
║ □ Entry candle closes in lower half ║
║ □ No abnormally wide spread with low volume (fake move) ║
║ □ Test candle had appropriate close position ║
║ ║
║ ENTRY TRIGGERS (Any One): ║
║ ──────────────────────── ║
║ ○ Test No Demand confirmed (low vol green, next red) ║
║ ○ Upthrust + Low Volume Test ║
║ ○ Sign of Weakness (SOW) - Big red + High Volume ║
║ ○ Breakdown with High Volume (>150% of average) ║
║ ○ Bearish Absorption at resistance + red confirmation ║
║ ║
║ WAIT FOR CANDLE CLOSE BEFORE ENTERING! ║
║ ║
╚═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝
Stop Loss Placement Rules-
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║ STOP LOSS PLACEMENT RULES ║
╠════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╣
║ ║
║ FOR LONG TRADES: ║
║ ───────────────── ║
║ Option A: Below the TEST candle low ║
║ Option B: Below the Spring low (if Spring setup) ║
║ Option C: Below support zone + ATR buffer ║
║ ║
║ BUFFER FORMULA: ║
║ SL = Support Level - (0.5 × ATR of entry timeframe) ║
║ ║
║ VISUAL: ║
║ ─────────────────────────────── Support/Demand Zone ║
║ ← Entry Point ║
║ ║
║ ─────────────────────────────── SL: Below Support ║
║ │← 1-2% below zone OR below spring low ║
║ ║
╠════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╣
║ ║
║ FOR SHORT TRADES: ║
║ ────────────────── ║
║ Option A: Above the TEST candle high ║
║ Option B: Above the Upthrust high (if Upthrust setup) ║
║ Option C: Above resistance zone + ATR buffer ║
║ ║
║ BUFFER FORMULA: ║
║ SL = Resistance Level + (0.5 × ATR of entry timeframe) ║
║ ║
║ VISUAL: ║
║ │← SL: Above resistance/recent high ║
║ ─────────────────────────────── Resistance Zone ║
║ ← Entry Point (Short) ║
║ ║
╚════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝
Take Profit Rules-
╔════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╗
║ TAKE PROFIT RULES ║
╠════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╣
║ ║
║ MINIMUM RISK:REWARD = 1:2 ║
║ ║
║ TP LEVELS (Based on Structure): ║
║ ──────────────────────────── ║
║ TP1: First resistance/support level = Aim for 1R ║
║ TP2: Second resistance/support level = Aim for 2R ║
║ TP3: Major level OR measured move = Aim for 3R+ ║
║ ║
║ SCALING OUT METHOD: ║
║ ───────────────────── ║
║ □ TP1 (33-40%): Close first portion at 1R ║
║ → Move SL to breakeven after TP1 hit ║
║ ║
║ □ TP2 (33-40%): Close second portion at 2R ║
║ → Trail SL to 1R profit level ║
║ ║
║ □ TP3 (20-34%): Close final portion at 3R or trail ║
║ → Use trailing stop below each new swing ║
║ ║
║ TRAILING STOP METHOD: ║
║ ────────────────────────────── ║
║ Longs: Trail SL below each new Higher Low ║
║ Shorts: Trail SL above each new Lower High ║
║ ║
║ VISUAL (Long Trade): ║
║ ║
║ TP3 ─────────────── (Major Resistance: 3R) ║
║ ║
║ TP2 ─────────────── (Next Resistance: 2R) ║
║ ║
║ TP1 ─────────────── (First Resistance: 1R) ║
║ ║
║ ENTRY ────────────── ║
║ ║
║ SL ───────────────── ║
║ ║
╠════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╣
║ ║
║ EXIT ON VSA WEAKNESS SIGNALS: ║
║ ───────────────────────────── ║
║ Exit immediately if you see: ║
║ □ Climactic volume against your position ║
║ □ Absorption candle against your position ║
║ □ Break of structure on entry timeframe ║
║ □ Test No Demand (if long) or Test No Supply (if short) ║
║ ║
╚════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝
PART 8: POSITION SIZING & RISK MANAGEMENT
Position Size Calculator-
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║ POSITION SIZE CALCULATOR ║
╠════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╣
║ ║
║ STEP 1: Define Account Risk ║
║ ───────────────────────────── ║
║ Account Size: $__________ ║
║ Risk Per Trade: ____% (Recommended: 1-2%) ║
║ Dollar Risk: $__________ (Account × Risk%) ║
║ ║
║ STEP 2: Define Trade Risk ║
║ ──────────────────────── ║
║ Entry Price: $__________ ║
║ Stop Loss: $__________ ║
║ Risk Per Unit: $__________ (Entry - SL, absolute value) ║
║ ║
║ STEP 3: Calculate Position ║
║ ───────────────────────── ║
║ ║
║ Dollar Risk ║
║ Position Size = ───────────────── ║
║ Risk Per Unit ║
║ ║
║ ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ ║
║ EXAMPLE: ║
║ ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ ║
║ ║
║ Account: $10,000 ║
║ Risk: 1% = $100 ║
║ Entry: $50.00 ║
║ Stop Loss: $48.00 ║
║ Risk Per Share: $2.00 ║
║ ║
║ Position Size = $100 ÷ $2.00 = 50 shares ║
║ ║
╚════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝
Risk Management Rules-
╔════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╗
║ RISK MANAGEMENT RULES ║
╠════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╣
║ ║
║ CAPITAL PROTECTION: ║
║ ─────────────────── ║
║ □ Never risk more than 1-2% per trade ║
║ □ Maximum 3 trades open at same time ║
║ □ Maximum 5% total portfolio risk at any time ║
║ □ Reduce size by 50% after 2 consecutive losses ║
║ □ Stop trading after 3 consecutive losses (review) ║
║ ║
║ CORRELATION AWARENESS: ║
║ ────────────────────── ║
║ □ Don't take same-direction trades in correlated pairs ║
║ □ Treat correlated positions as single larger position ║
║ ║
║ DRAWDOWN RULES: ║
║ ─────────────── ║
║ □ 5% daily drawdown = Stop trading for the day ║
║ □ 10% weekly drawdown = Review and reduce size ║
║ □ 20% monthly drawdown = Pause and full strategy review ║
║ ║
╚════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝
Position Scaling Strategy-
ENTRY SCALING (Building Position):
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
┌─────────────────────────────────────┐
│ │
│ Initial Entry: 50% of position │
│ First Add: 25% of position │
│ Second Add: 25% of position │
│ │
│ Add ONLY when: │
│ • Price moves in your favor │
│ • Volume confirms the move │
│ • Move SL to breakeven first │
│ • New VSA confirmation present │
│ │
└─────────────────────────────────────┘
EXIT SCALING (Taking Profits):
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
┌─────────────────────────────────────┐
│ │
│ TP1 (1R): Close 40% of position │
│ → Move SL to breakeven │
│ │
│ TP2 (2R): Close 40% of position │
│ → Trail SL to 1R │
│ │
│ TP3 (3R+): Close remaining 20% │
│ → Trail or let run │
│ │
└─────────────────────────────────────┘
PART 9: COMPLETE TRADE CHECKLISTS
Pre-Trade Validation Checklist-
╔════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╗
║ COMPLETE VSA TRADE CHECKLIST ║
╠════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╣
║ ║
║ TRADE TYPE: □ LONG □ SHORT ║
║ DATE: ___________ PAIR/ASSET: ___________ ║
║ ║
║ ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ ║
║ SECTION A: MULTI-TIMEFRAME ALIGNMENT (Must have 4/4) ║
║ ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ ║
║ ║
║ 4H CHART: ║
║ □ Trend aligned with trade direction ║
║ □ Volume confirms trend (harmony) ║
║ □ No major resistance/support blocking immediately ║
║ □ No bearish/bullish divergence against trade ║
║ ║
║ 1H CHART: ║
║ □ Trend aligned with trade direction ║
║ □ Structure intact (HH/HL for long, LH/LL for short) ║
║ □ Key level identified and respected ║
║ □ Wyckoff phase supports trade ║
║ ║
║ 30M CHART: ║
║ □ Trend aligned with trade direction ║
║ □ Pullback/Rally has DECREASING volume (LOW volume) ║
║ □ Near support zone (long) or resistance zone (short) ║
║ □ VSA setup forming ║
║ ║
║ 15M CHART: ║
║ □ Entry signal clearly present ║
║ □ Volume confirming the signal ║
║ □ Candle close position supports trade ║
║ □ Waiting for candle CLOSE before entry ║
║ ║
║ ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ ║
║ SECTION B: VOLUME ANALYSIS (Must have 4/4) ║
║ ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ ║
║ ║
║ □ Volume compared to 20-MA (is signal volume significant?) ║
║ □ Volume and Price in Harmony OR Clear reversal signal ║
║ □ Pullback/Rally has LOW volume (below average) ║
║ □ No absorption signals against trade direction ║
║ ║
║ ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ ║
║ SECTION C: CANDLE/SPREAD ANALYSIS (Must have 3/3) ║
║ ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ ║
║ ║
║ □ Spread (range) appropriate for the signal ║
║ □ Close position supports trade direction ║
║ □ No wide spread + low volume moves (fake move warning) ║
║ ║
║ ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ ║
║ SECTION D: ENTRY SIGNAL (Must have 1 confirmed) ║
║ ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ ║
║ ║
║ □ Test No Supply / Test No Demand ║
║ □ Spring / Upthrust + Low Volume Test ║
║ □ Absorption at key level + Confirmation candle ║
║ □ Breakout with High Volume (>150% average) ║
║ □ Stopping Volume + Test ║
║ ║
║ ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ ║
║ SECTION E: RISK MANAGEMENT (Must have 5/5) ║
║ ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ ║
║ ║
║ □ Risk ≤ 1-2% of account ║
║ □ Risk:Reward ≥ 1:2 ║
║ □ Stop Loss placed at logical structure level ║
║ □ Position size calculated correctly ║
║ □ Not during major news event (checked economic calendar) ║
║ ║
║ Entry Price: _______________ ║
║ Stop Loss: _______________ ║
║ Risk Per Unit: _______________ ║
║ Position Size: _______________ ║
║ TP1 (1R): _______________ ║
║ TP2 (2R): _______________ ║
║ TP3 (3R): _______________ ║
║ ║
║ ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ ║
║ SECTION F: FINAL CONFIRMATION ║
║ ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ ║
║ ║
║ □ Wait for candle CLOSE (don't enter mid-candle) ║
║ □ Check spread/slippage acceptable ║
║ □ Trade noted in journal before entering ║
║ ║
║ ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ ║
║ MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: ║
║ • Section A: 4/4 timeframes aligned ║
║ • Section B: 4/4 volume checks passed ║
║ • Section C: 3/3 candle checks passed ║
║ • Section D: 1+ entry signal confirmed ║
║ • Section E: 5/5 risk checks passed ║
║ • Section F: All final checks done ║
║ ║
║ TOTAL: 17+ checks must be YES to execute ║
║ ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ ║
║ ║
║ ════════════════════════════ ║
║ ✅ EXECUTE TRADE ║
║ ════════════════════════════ ║
║ ║
╚════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝
Quick Decision Flowchart-
┌─────────────────┐
│ POTENTIAL │
│ TRADE SPOTTED │
└────────┬────────┘
│
▼
┌──────────────────────────┐
│ Is 4H trend in your │
│ trade direction? │
└──────────────┬───────────┘
│ │
YES NO
│ │
▼ ▼
┌──────────────┐ ┌─────────────┐
│ Check 1H │ │ NO TRADE │
│ alignment │ │ ─────── │
└──────┬───────┘ └─────────────┘
│
ALIGNED?
│ │
YES NO → NO TRADE
│
▼
┌───────────────────┐
│ Is 30M showing │
│ LOW VOLUME │
│ pullback/rally? │
└─────────┬─────────┘
│
YES │ NO
│ │
│ ▼
│ ┌────────────┐
│ │ WAIT │
│ │ for setup │
│ └────────────┘
│
▼
┌───────────────────┐
│ VSA Signal on │
│ 15M Chart? │
│ (Candle CLOSED?) │
└─────────┬─────────┘
│
YES │ NO → WAIT
│
▼
┌───────────────────┐
│ R:R at least 1:2? │
└─────────┬─────────┘
│
YES │ NO → NO TRADE
│
▼
┌───────────────────┐
│ Risk ≤ 2% of │
│ account? │
└─────────┬─────────┘
│
YES │ NO → REDUCE SIZE
│
▼
┌───────────────────┐
│ Major news │
│ within 30 min? │
└─────────┬─────────┘
│
NO │ YES → WAIT
│
▼
╔═════════════════════╗
║ EXECUTE TRADE ║
║ ═══════════════ ║
║ • Set Entry ║
║ • Set Stop Loss ║
║ • Set Targets ║
║ • Log in Journal ║
╚═════════════════════╝
PART 10: COMMON MISTAKES & QUICK REFERENCE
Top 10 VSA Mistakes to Avoid-
╔════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╗
║ TOP 10 VSA MISTAKES ║
╠════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╣
║ ║
║ 1. ❌ Analyzing volume in ISOLATION ║
║ ✅ Always combine volume + price + location + context ║
║ ║
║ 2. ❌ Entering on HIGH volume pullback ║
║ ✅ Only enter on LOW volume pullback (Test) ║
║ ║
║ 3. ❌ Ignoring the CLOSE position of candle ║
║ ✅ Where it closes matters as much as volume ║
║ ║
║ 4. ❌ Trading VSA signals against higher TF trend ║
║ ✅ Always align with 4H/1H direction first ║
║ ║
║ 5. ❌ Chasing breakouts without volume confirmation ║
║ ✅ Wait for high volume OR don't enter ║
║ ║
║ 6. ❌ Entering during NEWS events ║
║ ✅ Volume is distorted during news - wait 30min ║
║ ║
║ 7. ❌ Misreading climax volume as continuation ║
║ ✅ Recognize climax = potential reversal ║
║ ║
║ 8. ❌ Not waiting for TEST confirmation ║
║ ✅ Wait for Spring/Upthrust to be TESTED (low volume) ║
║ ║
║ 9. ❌ Ignoring spread (candle range) ║
║ ✅ Wide spread + Low volume = FAKE MOVE warning ║
║ ║
║ 10. ❌ Not using relative volume ║
║ ✅ Compare to 20-period volume MA ║
║ ║
╚════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝
Critical Rules - Never Break These-
╔═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╗
║ NEVER BREAK THESE RULES ║
╠═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╣
║ ║
║ 1. NEVER enter without volume confirmation ║
║ ║
║ 2. NEVER trade against the higher timeframe trend ║
║ ║
║ 3. NEVER chase breakouts with low volume ║
║ ║
║ 4. ALWAYS wait for the TEST after accumulation/distribution ║
║ ║
║ 5. ALWAYS use stop loss - no exceptions ║
║ ║
║ 6. ALWAYS confirm 4H → 1H → 30M → 15M alignment ║
║ ║
║ 7. ALWAYS wait for candle CLOSE before entering ║
║ ║
║ 8. When Volume and Price DIVERGE → Expect REVERSAL ║
║ ║
║ 9. High Volume + Small Candle = Smart Money Activity ║
║ ║
║ 10. Low Volume on Pullback = Healthy Trend (entry zone) ║
║ ║
║ 11. High Volume on Pullback = Warning Sign (don't enter) ║
║ ║
║ 12. NEVER risk more than 2% on any single trade ║
║ ║
╚═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝
PART 11: TRADE JOURNAL TEMPLATE
Trade Journal Entry--
╔════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╗
║ TRADE JOURNAL ║
╠════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╣
║ ║
║ TRADE #: _____ DATE: ___________ TIME: ___________ ║
║ ║
║ PAIR/ASSET: _______________ DIRECTION: □ LONG □ SHORT ║
║ ║
║ ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ ║
║ PRE-TRADE ANALYSIS ║
║ ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ ║
║ ║
║ TIMEFRAME ALIGNMENT: ║
║ 4H: _____________________________________________ ║
║ 1H: _____________________________________________ ║
║ 30M: ____________________________________________ ║
║ 15M: ____________________________________________ ║
║ ║
║ VSA SETUP TYPE: ________________________________ ║
║ ║
║ VOLUME OBSERVATION: ____________________________ ║
║ _________________________________________________ ║
║ ║
║ CANDLE/SPREAD NOTES: ___________________________ ║
║ _________________________________________________ ║
║ ║
║ ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ ║
║ TRADE PARAMETERS ║
║ ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ ║
║ ║
║ Entry Price: _______________ ║
║ Stop Loss: _______________ ║
║ Position Size: _______________ ║
║ Risk Amount: $_____________ (____% of account) ║
║ ║
║ TP1: _______________ (1R) ║
║ TP2: _______________ (2R) ║
║ TP3: _______________ (3R) ║
║ ║
║ ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ ║
║ POST-TRADE ANALYSIS ║
║ ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ ║
║ ║
║ RESULT: □ WIN □ LOSS □ BREAKEVEN ║
║ ║
║ Exit Price: _______________ ║
║ P&L: $_____________ (____R) ║
║ ║
║ WHAT WENT WELL: ║
║ _________________________________________________ ║
║ _________________________________________________ ║
║ ║
║ WHAT COULD IMPROVE: ║
║ _________________________________________________ ║
║ _________________________________________________ ║
║ ║
║ DID I FOLLOW MY RULES? □ YES □ NO ║
║ If NO, which rule was broken? _____________________ ║
║ ║
║ SCREENSHOT SAVED: □ YES ║
║ ║
║ LESSONS LEARNED: ║
║ _________________________________________________ ║
║ _________________________________________________ ║
║ _________________________________________________ ║
║ ║
╚════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝
Weekly Review Template-
╔════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╗
║ WEEKLY REVIEW ║
╠════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╣
║ ║
║ WEEK OF: _______________ ║
║ ║
║ STATISTICS: ║
║ ─────────── ║
║ Total Trades: _____ ║
║ Wins: _____ (____%) ║
║ Losses: _____ (____%) ║
║ Breakeven: _____ ║
║ Total R Gained/Lost: _____R ║
║ P&L: $_____ ║
║ ║
║ BEST TRADE THIS WEEK: ║
║ Setup: ______________ R Gained: _____R ║
║ Why it worked: ____________________________________ ║
║ ║
║ WORST TRADE THIS WEEK: ║
║ Setup: ______________ R Lost: _____R ║
║ Why it failed: ____________________________________ ║
║ ║
║ RULES FOLLOWED: _____% ║
║ RULES BROKEN: _____% ║
║ ║
║ PATTERNS NOTICED: ║
║ _________________________________________________ ║
║ _________________________________________________ ║
║ ║
║ GOALS FOR NEXT WEEK: ║
║ 1. _______________________________________________ ║
║ 2. _______________________________________________ ║
║ 3. _______________________________________________ ║
║ ║
╚════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝
FINAL SUMMARY
╔════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╗
║ THE VSA TRADING PROCESS ║
╠════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╣
║ ║
║ 1. SCAN for volume anomalies on charts ║
║ ║
║ 2. IDENTIFY the pattern (Test, Absorption, Spring, etc.) ║
║ ║
║ 3. CONFIRM across multiple timeframes (4H → 1H → 30M → 15M) ║
║ ║
║ 4. ANALYZE candle close position and spread ║
║ ║
║ 5. WAIT for trigger (don't anticipate, react to confirmation) ║
║ ║
║ 6. CALCULATE position size based on stop distance ║
║ ║
║ 7. EXECUTE with predefined entry, stop, and targets ║
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