OPEN-SOURCE SCRIPT
CAHOLD / CBLOHD
CAHOLD (Close Above Highest Low Day) and CBLOHD (Close Below Lowest High Day)
The logic is based on identifying pullbacks followed by strength in the direction of the trend, making it useful as a trend-continuation entry signal rather than a reversal tool.
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How CAHOLD Works (Bullish)
1. A sequence of red candles forms (a pullback).
2. The first green candle appears.
3. The script identifies the highest high of the prior red-candle sequence (HOLD).
4. A CAHOLD signal triggers when a green candle closes above that HOLD level.
5. A small green arrow is plotted below the candle.
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How CBLOHD Works (Bearish)
1. A sequence of green candles forms (a bounce).
2. The first red candle appears.
3. The script identifies the lowest low of the prior green-candle sequence (LOHD).
4. A CBLOHD signal triggers when a red candle closes below that LOHD level.
5. A small red arrow is plotted above the candle.
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Optional Filters
• EMA / SMA Trend Filter
Only shows CAHOLDs in uptrends and CBLOHDs in downtrends.
• Minimum Pullback Depth
Requires a minimum number of red/green candles before a signal can trigger.
• ATR Breakout Filter
Requires price to break the level by a volatility-adjusted amount.
The logic is based on identifying pullbacks followed by strength in the direction of the trend, making it useful as a trend-continuation entry signal rather than a reversal tool.
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How CAHOLD Works (Bullish)
1. A sequence of red candles forms (a pullback).
2. The first green candle appears.
3. The script identifies the highest high of the prior red-candle sequence (HOLD).
4. A CAHOLD signal triggers when a green candle closes above that HOLD level.
5. A small green arrow is plotted below the candle.
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How CBLOHD Works (Bearish)
1. A sequence of green candles forms (a bounce).
2. The first red candle appears.
3. The script identifies the lowest low of the prior green-candle sequence (LOHD).
4. A CBLOHD signal triggers when a red candle closes below that LOHD level.
5. A small red arrow is plotted above the candle.
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Optional Filters
• EMA / SMA Trend Filter
Only shows CAHOLDs in uptrends and CBLOHDs in downtrends.
• Minimum Pullback Depth
Requires a minimum number of red/green candles before a signal can trigger.
• ATR Breakout Filter
Requires price to break the level by a volatility-adjusted amount.
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.