Improved Scalping Consolidation and Squeeze Indicator

The Improved Scalping Consolidation and Squeeze Indicator (Improved Scalp C&S) is a custom TradingView indicator designed for short-term trading, specifically scalping. It detects price consolidation and potential breakout scenarios using a combination of technical analysis tools, such as the Rate of Change (ROC), Relative Strength Index (RSI), Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD), Bollinger Bands, and Keltner Channels. To reduce the number of false signals, this improved version introduces a "consolidation strength" parameter, which represents the minimum number of consecutive bars required for a valid consolidation or squeeze signal.

How it works:

Consolidation Detection:
The indicator identifies price consolidation when the following conditions are met:
a. RSI is between 45 and 55, indicating a lack of strong momentum.
b. The absolute value of the MACD histogram is less than 0.1% of the closing price, suggesting a lack of directional movement.
c. The Rate of Change (ROC) is less than 1.5%, indicating relatively stable prices over the specified period.

Squeeze Detection:
The indicator detects a squeeze (a potential breakout scenario) when the Bollinger Bands are within the Keltner Channels, represented by the following conditions:
a. The lower Bollinger Band is above the lower Keltner Channel.
b. The upper Bollinger Band is below the upper Keltner Channel.

Consolidation Strength:
The consolidation strength parameter filters out weaker signals by requiring a minimum number of consecutive bars for a valid consolidation or squeeze signal. By adjusting this parameter, traders can control the sensitivity of the indicator to short-term price movements and potentially reduce the number of false signals.

When the consolidation strength criteria are met, the indicator colors the price bars within the pattern yellow for consolidation and orange for a squeeze, signaling potential trading opportunities.

Trading Strategy:

The Improved Scalping Consolidation and Squeeze Indicator can be used in various ways, depending on the trader's strategy and risk appetite. Here are some suggestions:

Range trading: During consolidation (yellow bars), traders can buy at support levels and sell at resistance levels within the range, using stop-loss orders to manage risk. However, this approach might not work well in the case of a sudden breakout.

Breakout trading: When a squeeze is detected (orange bars), traders can wait for a confirmed breakout from the consolidation pattern before entering a trade. A breakout can be confirmed by a strong price move accompanied by increased volume, a significant change in momentum, or a breach of important support or resistance levels.

Momentum-based strategies: Traders can use other momentum-based indicators (e.g., Stochastic Oscillator, On Balance Volume) in conjunction with the Improved Scalp C&S indicator to identify potential entry and exit points during consolidation or breakout scenarios.

Fine-tuning the consolidation strength: Adjust the "consolidation strength" input to find the optimal balance between the number of signals and their accuracy. A higher value will result in fewer signals, potentially reducing the number of false signals, but it may also make the indicator less sensitive to short-term price movements.