OPEN-SOURCE SCRIPT

Bearish Gap Down Detection

This indicator is designed to identify bearish gap downs in price action and visually mark them on your chart. A gap down occurs when today's opening price is below the previous day's low, and the closing price remains below that low, signaling a potential bearish continuation or reversal.

Features:
  • Precise Gap Down Detection: Identifies only confirmed bearish gap downs, avoiding false signals.
  • Clear Visual Markers: Marks detected gap downs with a red downward triangle above the bar for easy identification.
  • Minimalist Design: Focuses solely on gap down detection, without any reliance on moving averages or additional noise.


Use Cases:
  • Trend Reversals: Spot potential downward trends as they develop.
  • Momentum Confirmation: Use alongside other indicators or strategies to confirm bearish momentum.
  • Swing Trading Opportunities: Ideal for traders looking to capitalize on significant price movements.


How It Works:

The script detects a gap down when:
  • Today's opening price is below the previous day's low.
  • Today's closing price stays below the previous day's low.

When these conditions are met, the indicator plots a red triangle above the price bar, signaling a bearish gap down.


Best Practices:
Apply this script to daily or higher timeframes for more reliable results.
Combine it with other indicators, such as support/resistance levels or volume analysis, for enhanced decision-making.
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Open-source script

In true TradingView spirit, the author of this script has published it open-source, so traders can understand and verify it. Cheers to the author! You may use it for free, but reuse of this code in publication is governed by House rules. You can favorite it to use it on a chart.

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