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STRAT 3-2-2 (30m) • Upcoming / Approach / Entry + Alerts

This indicator is built for The STRAT trading method, specifically the 3-2-2 reversal pattern. It monitors price action on the 30-minute timeframe (HTF = 30m) and visually/alert-wise highlights where a 3-2-2 setup, approach, or entry trigger occurs.
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⚙️ How it works
1. Detects bar types:
3 (Outside Bar) = range breaks both high & low of the previous bar
2u (Up bar) = higher high, not outside
2d (Down bar) = lower low, not outside
1 (Inside bar) = fully contained within prior bar
2. Looks for 3-2-2 setups:
Bullish 3-2-2 = 3 → 2d → 2u (expect reversal UP)
Bearish 3-2-2 = 3 → 2u → 2d (expect reversal DOWN)
3. Defines trigger levels:
Bullish trigger = high of the first “2d” bar
Bearish trigger = low of the first “2u” bar
4. Signals 3 phases:
Upcoming: pattern is forming, second “2” hasn’t triggered yet
Approach: price comes within 50% (adjustable) of the trigger level
Entry: price breaks the trigger (actual reversal confirmation)
5. Visualization:
Labels above/below candles show “Approach” and “Entry”
Background or bar colors (toggle in settings) highlight Setup / Approach / Entry
Optional dotted line marks the trigger level for clarity
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🔔 Alerts
Two alert systems are built in:
1. Safe static conditions (for normal TradingView alert setup):
APPROACH: Bullish 3-2-2 (30m)
APPROACH: Bearish 3-2-2 (30m)
ENTRY: Bullish 3-2-2 (30m)
ENTRY: Bearish 3-2-2 (30m)
2. Dynamic messages (using alert() calls with price info):
If you create an alert with “Any alert() function call”, the pop-up will include the trigger price.
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📋 Inputs (Settings)
Signal timeframe (HTF) → default 30m
Confirm signals at HTF bar close → waits for bar close (non-repainting)
Approach = % of first '2' bar range → default 50%
Show labels → On/Off
Color candles instead of background → toggle between candle color vs. chart background
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⚙️ How it works
1. Detects bar types:
3 (Outside Bar) = range breaks both high & low of the previous bar
2u (Up bar) = higher high, not outside
2d (Down bar) = lower low, not outside
1 (Inside bar) = fully contained within prior bar
2. Looks for 3-2-2 setups:
Bullish 3-2-2 = 3 → 2d → 2u (expect reversal UP)
Bearish 3-2-2 = 3 → 2u → 2d (expect reversal DOWN)
3. Defines trigger levels:
Bullish trigger = high of the first “2d” bar
Bearish trigger = low of the first “2u” bar
4. Signals 3 phases:
Upcoming: pattern is forming, second “2” hasn’t triggered yet
Approach: price comes within 50% (adjustable) of the trigger level
Entry: price breaks the trigger (actual reversal confirmation)
5. Visualization:
Labels above/below candles show “Approach” and “Entry”
Background or bar colors (toggle in settings) highlight Setup / Approach / Entry
Optional dotted line marks the trigger level for clarity
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🔔 Alerts
Two alert systems are built in:
1. Safe static conditions (for normal TradingView alert setup):
APPROACH: Bullish 3-2-2 (30m)
APPROACH: Bearish 3-2-2 (30m)
ENTRY: Bullish 3-2-2 (30m)
ENTRY: Bearish 3-2-2 (30m)
2. Dynamic messages (using alert() calls with price info):
If you create an alert with “Any alert() function call”, the pop-up will include the trigger price.
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📋 Inputs (Settings)
Signal timeframe (HTF) → default 30m
Confirm signals at HTF bar close → waits for bar close (non-repainting)
Approach = % of first '2' bar range → default 50%
Show labels → On/Off
Color candles instead of background → toggle between candle color vs. chart background
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.