OPEN-SOURCE SCRIPT
CRT Hourly/15m dividers and opens
Updated
Range Separator is a unique tool designed to help traders visualize critical price levels and ranges on their charts. This script employs the innovative concepts of "Candles Are Ranges" and the "Power of 3 (PO3)" to enhance trading strategies by marking key time intervals and price levels.
What the Script Does:
Hourly Lines:
Automatically draws vertical lines at the start of each hour.
Provides an option to display only the current hour's line for a cleaner visual.
Allows customization of line color, width, and style.
15-Minute Lines:
Adds vertical lines at 15-minute intervals to highlight smaller time ranges.
Includes an option to draw horizontal lines at the 15-minute interval prices.
Offers customization for line color, width, and style.
Horizontal Lines:
Draws horizontal lines based on the opening, high, or low price of the selected timeframe.
Customizable options for line color, width, and style.
How the Script Works:
Candles Are Ranges: Each candle represents a price range (OHLC) on any timeframe. The script visually emphasizes these ranges, helping traders understand price action better.
Power of 3 (PO3): This concept divides price delivery into three stages: formation, turtle soup (stop hunting), and distribution/expansion. The script marks these intervals, aiding in identifying potential key levels for entries and exits.
How to Use the Script:
Adding the Script:
Apply the script to your chart and adjust the settings in the input menu.
Customize the appearance of hourly and 15-minute lines to suit your preference.
Analyzing the Chart:
Observe the hourly lines to determine higher timeframe biases.
Use 15-minute lines to identify more granular price movements.
Pay attention to horizontal lines that mark significant price levels based on your chosen criteria (open, high, low).
Trading Strategy:
Combine the script's visual aids with your understanding of the "Candles Are Ranges" and "Power of 3" concepts.
Use these visual cues to make informed decisions about potential entry and exit points.
What Makes it Original:
Integration of Candles Are Ranges and PO3 Concepts: Unlike traditional scripts that merely plot lines, this script uniquely integrates two powerful trading theories to provide a comprehensive view of price action.
Customizable Visual Aids: Offers extensive customization options for line colors, widths, and styles, allowing traders to tailor the script to their specific needs.
Enhanced Timeframe Analysis: By marking both hourly and 15-minute intervals, the script provides a detailed view of price ranges across multiple timeframes, enhancing the trader's ability to make informed decisions.
- Key script Parameters
Show Hourly Lines: Toggles the display of vertical lines marking each hour.
Hourly Lines Color: Sets the color of the hourly vertical lines.
Hourly Lines Width: Chooses the width of the hourly vertical lines (1, 2, or 3).
Hourly Lines Style: Selects the style of the hourly lines (Solid, Dashed, or Dotted).
Horizontal Line Color: Defines the color of the horizontal lines drawn at hourly intervals.
Horizontal Line Width: Determines the width of the horizontal lines (1, 2, or 3).
Horizontal Line Style: Sets the style of the horizontal lines (Solid, Dashed, or Dotted).
Horizontal Line Start Price: Specifies which price (Open, High, Low) the horizontal lines will start from.
Show Current Hour Only: Limits the display to only the current hour's horizontal line.
Show 15-Minute Lines: Toggles the display of vertical lines marking each 15-minute interval.
15-Minute Lines Color: Sets the color of the 15-minute vertical lines.
15-Minute Lines Width: Chooses the width of the 15-minute vertical lines (1, 2, or 3).
15-Minute Lines Style: Selects the style of the 15-minute lines (Solid, Dashed, or Dotted).
Show 15-Minute Horizontal Lines: Toggles the display of horizontal lines at 15-minute intervals.
15-Minute Horizontal Lines Color: Defines the color of the horizontal lines drawn at 15-minute intervals.
15-Minute Horizontal Lines Width: Determines the width of the horizontal lines (1, 2, or 3).
15-Minute Horizontal Lines Style: Sets the style of the horizontal lines (Solid, Dashed, or Dotted).
Important Notes:
- Credit to Yazdanian and his basic "Hourly separators" indicator that plots a simple vertical line every hour which provided the idea for this version and expanded on
- This script is designed to complement your trading strategy by providing visual aids and should be used alongside other technical analysis tools.
It is not intended to issue buy or sell signals but to help you understand price ranges and potential key levels.
Disclaimer: The script is provided as-is, and the authors are not responsible for any trading losses incurred using this script. Always perform your own analysis and use proper risk management.
What the Script Does:
Hourly Lines:
Automatically draws vertical lines at the start of each hour.
Provides an option to display only the current hour's line for a cleaner visual.
Allows customization of line color, width, and style.
15-Minute Lines:
Adds vertical lines at 15-minute intervals to highlight smaller time ranges.
Includes an option to draw horizontal lines at the 15-minute interval prices.
Offers customization for line color, width, and style.
Horizontal Lines:
Draws horizontal lines based on the opening, high, or low price of the selected timeframe.
Customizable options for line color, width, and style.
How the Script Works:
Candles Are Ranges: Each candle represents a price range (OHLC) on any timeframe. The script visually emphasizes these ranges, helping traders understand price action better.
Power of 3 (PO3): This concept divides price delivery into three stages: formation, turtle soup (stop hunting), and distribution/expansion. The script marks these intervals, aiding in identifying potential key levels for entries and exits.
How to Use the Script:
Adding the Script:
Apply the script to your chart and adjust the settings in the input menu.
Customize the appearance of hourly and 15-minute lines to suit your preference.
Analyzing the Chart:
Observe the hourly lines to determine higher timeframe biases.
Use 15-minute lines to identify more granular price movements.
Pay attention to horizontal lines that mark significant price levels based on your chosen criteria (open, high, low).
Trading Strategy:
Combine the script's visual aids with your understanding of the "Candles Are Ranges" and "Power of 3" concepts.
Use these visual cues to make informed decisions about potential entry and exit points.
What Makes it Original:
Integration of Candles Are Ranges and PO3 Concepts: Unlike traditional scripts that merely plot lines, this script uniquely integrates two powerful trading theories to provide a comprehensive view of price action.
Customizable Visual Aids: Offers extensive customization options for line colors, widths, and styles, allowing traders to tailor the script to their specific needs.
Enhanced Timeframe Analysis: By marking both hourly and 15-minute intervals, the script provides a detailed view of price ranges across multiple timeframes, enhancing the trader's ability to make informed decisions.
- Key script Parameters
Show Hourly Lines: Toggles the display of vertical lines marking each hour.
Hourly Lines Color: Sets the color of the hourly vertical lines.
Hourly Lines Width: Chooses the width of the hourly vertical lines (1, 2, or 3).
Hourly Lines Style: Selects the style of the hourly lines (Solid, Dashed, or Dotted).
Horizontal Line Color: Defines the color of the horizontal lines drawn at hourly intervals.
Horizontal Line Width: Determines the width of the horizontal lines (1, 2, or 3).
Horizontal Line Style: Sets the style of the horizontal lines (Solid, Dashed, or Dotted).
Horizontal Line Start Price: Specifies which price (Open, High, Low) the horizontal lines will start from.
Show Current Hour Only: Limits the display to only the current hour's horizontal line.
Show 15-Minute Lines: Toggles the display of vertical lines marking each 15-minute interval.
15-Minute Lines Color: Sets the color of the 15-minute vertical lines.
15-Minute Lines Width: Chooses the width of the 15-minute vertical lines (1, 2, or 3).
15-Minute Lines Style: Selects the style of the 15-minute lines (Solid, Dashed, or Dotted).
Show 15-Minute Horizontal Lines: Toggles the display of horizontal lines at 15-minute intervals.
15-Minute Horizontal Lines Color: Defines the color of the horizontal lines drawn at 15-minute intervals.
15-Minute Horizontal Lines Width: Determines the width of the horizontal lines (1, 2, or 3).
15-Minute Horizontal Lines Style: Sets the style of the horizontal lines (Solid, Dashed, or Dotted).
Important Notes:
- Credit to Yazdanian and his basic "Hourly separators" indicator that plots a simple vertical line every hour which provided the idea for this version and expanded on
- This script is designed to complement your trading strategy by providing visual aids and should be used alongside other technical analysis tools.
It is not intended to issue buy or sell signals but to help you understand price ranges and potential key levels.
Disclaimer: The script is provided as-is, and the authors are not responsible for any trading losses incurred using this script. Always perform your own analysis and use proper risk management.
Release Notes
- minor bug fix adjusting horizontal lines to extend their true length Release Notes
Minor bug fix addressing the 15-minute horizontal and vertical line's checkboxes conflictingRelease Notes
Reconfigured script logicAdded optional settings
- High/low/mid lines
- Hourly Timer
- 15 Minute Timer
- adjustable lookback amounts for each line type
Release Notes
fixed minor bug that appeared on sub 1 Min time frames Only shows on 1 Minute time frames and below, automatically hides on higher timeframes now
Release Notes
Updated indicator so it displays on the 5 and 15 minute time frames Release Notes
Reconfigured hourly and 15-minute timers so that the seconds are calculated in live time, and no longer lagRelease Notes
bug fix addressing overlapping open lines for 1 minute of new transition periodadded up down timer position adjustment
Release Notes
Added option to alternate High/Low line color based on HTF candle color to help visualize OHLC/OLHC better Release Notes
Added 4 custom horizontal line slots customizable to any time set by the user as well as line style options Release Notes
added vertical label line positioning Open-source script
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