OPEN-SOURCE SCRIPT
ORB_RD
ORB_RD - Opening Range Box (Ryan DeBraal)
This indicator automatically draws a high/low box for the first portion of
each trading day, automatically stepping the range window from 15, 30, 45,
up to 60 minutes after the session starts. The box updates live as the range
forms, then optionally extends across the rest of the session.
FEATURES
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• Opening Range Detection
- Automatically ladders the range window: 0–15, 0–30, 0–45, 0–60 minutes
- Automatic reset at each new trading day
- Live high/low updates while inside the 0–60 minute window
• Auto-Drawing Range Box
- Draws a dynamic rectangle as the range forms
- Top and bottom update with every new high/low
- Extends sideways in real time during formation
- Optional full-day extension after the 60-minute range finalizes
• Customizable Visuals
- Adjustable fill transparency
- Mild green tint by default for clarity
PURPOSE
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This tool highlights the evolving opening range, a widely used intraday
reference for breakout traders, mean-reversion setups, and session structure
analysis. Ideal for:
• Identifying early support and resistance
• Framing breakout and pullback decisions
• Tracking intraday trend bias after the morning range
This indicator automatically draws a high/low box for the first portion of
each trading day, automatically stepping the range window from 15, 30, 45,
up to 60 minutes after the session starts. The box updates live as the range
forms, then optionally extends across the rest of the session.
FEATURES
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
• Opening Range Detection
- Automatically ladders the range window: 0–15, 0–30, 0–45, 0–60 minutes
- Automatic reset at each new trading day
- Live high/low updates while inside the 0–60 minute window
• Auto-Drawing Range Box
- Draws a dynamic rectangle as the range forms
- Top and bottom update with every new high/low
- Extends sideways in real time during formation
- Optional full-day extension after the 60-minute range finalizes
• Customizable Visuals
- Adjustable fill transparency
- Mild green tint by default for clarity
PURPOSE
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
This tool highlights the evolving opening range, a widely used intraday
reference for breakout traders, mean-reversion setups, and session structure
analysis. Ideal for:
• Identifying early support and resistance
• Framing breakout and pullback decisions
• Tracking intraday trend bias after the morning range
Open-source script
In true TradingView spirit, the creator of this script has made it open-source, so that traders can review and verify its functionality. Kudos to the author! While you can use it for free, remember that republishing the code is subject to our House Rules.
Disclaimer
The information and publications are not meant to be, and do not constitute, financial, investment, trading, or other types of advice or recommendations supplied or endorsed by TradingView. Read more in the Terms of Use.
Open-source script
In true TradingView spirit, the creator of this script has made it open-source, so that traders can review and verify its functionality. Kudos to the author! While you can use it for free, remember that republishing the code is subject to our House Rules.
Disclaimer
The information and publications are not meant to be, and do not constitute, financial, investment, trading, or other types of advice or recommendations supplied or endorsed by TradingView. Read more in the Terms of Use.