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Smart Z-Score OB
Z-Score Impulse & Institutional Order Blocks
This indicator identifies high-probability Order Blocks (OB) by calculating the statistical deviation of price momentum using Z-Score analysis. Unlike standard pivot-based indicators, it focuses exclusively on "Institutional Footprints"—areas where price exploded with significant force.
How it Works
Statistical Outlier Detection: The script analyzes the last 100 bars to determine the "normal" volatility range. When price momentum exceeds the 6.0 Z-Score threshold, it identifies a move that has less than a 0.001% probability of being random noise.
Impulse Tracking: It monitors cumulative one-way price distance (momentum). A breakout only triggers a signal if the movement is exceptionally strong relative to recent history.
Smart Order Blocks: When a "Z-UP" or "Z-DOWN" impulse is detected, the script automatically draws a horizontal box at the origin of the move. These zones represent high-interest areas where institutional orders were likely placed.
Trading Strategy (SMC Focus)
Z-UP (Green): Indicates an aggressive institutional buy. The resulting green box acts as a Bullish Order Block (Demand Zone).
Z-DOWN (Red): Indicates aggressive institutional selling. The red box acts as a Bearish Order Block (Supply Zone).
Entry: Look for price to return (Retest) to these boxes. Since these zones were created by massive momentum, they often provide high-probability entry points with clear Stop-Loss levels just outside the zone.
"Higher Z-Score = Fewer, more potent Order Block signals."
This indicator identifies high-probability Order Blocks (OB) by calculating the statistical deviation of price momentum using Z-Score analysis. Unlike standard pivot-based indicators, it focuses exclusively on "Institutional Footprints"—areas where price exploded with significant force.
How it Works
Statistical Outlier Detection: The script analyzes the last 100 bars to determine the "normal" volatility range. When price momentum exceeds the 6.0 Z-Score threshold, it identifies a move that has less than a 0.001% probability of being random noise.
Impulse Tracking: It monitors cumulative one-way price distance (momentum). A breakout only triggers a signal if the movement is exceptionally strong relative to recent history.
Smart Order Blocks: When a "Z-UP" or "Z-DOWN" impulse is detected, the script automatically draws a horizontal box at the origin of the move. These zones represent high-interest areas where institutional orders were likely placed.
Trading Strategy (SMC Focus)
Z-UP (Green): Indicates an aggressive institutional buy. The resulting green box acts as a Bullish Order Block (Demand Zone).
Z-DOWN (Red): Indicates aggressive institutional selling. The red box acts as a Bearish Order Block (Supply Zone).
Entry: Look for price to return (Retest) to these boxes. Since these zones were created by massive momentum, they often provide high-probability entry points with clear Stop-Loss levels just outside the zone.
"Higher Z-Score = Fewer, more potent Order Block signals."
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.