OPEN-SOURCE SCRIPT
Candle Range Theory for SeSe04
Small Candle Theory — Automatic Detection of Micro-Retracements
📘 Description
The Small Candle Theory indicator automatically identifies market structures where a small candle forms within the range of a larger previous candle, highlighting potential momentum slowdown or local reversal areas.
This is a price action visualization tool, not a trading signal provider.
⚙️ Detection Conditions
📈 Bullish Signal
Candle 1: Large bearish candle
Candle 2: Small bullish candle
Candle 2 closes within the range of Candle 1
→ A blue triangle appears below the confirmation candle.
📉 Bearish Signal
Candle 1: Large bullish candle
Candle 2: Small bearish candle
Candle 2 closes within the range of Candle 1
→ A red triangle appears above the confirmation candle.
🧠 How to Use
This indicator does not generate buy/sell signals.
It highlights moments of reduced volatility that may precede a potential reversal or continuation, depending on market structure.
Best used:
In confluence with structure tools (support/resistance, order blocks, FVGs, etc.)
With strict risk management
On multiple timeframes
⚙️ Settings
No manual input is required.
Detection logic is automatic and works on any asset or timeframe.
🛎️ Alerts (optional)
You can create an alert in TradingView:
"Create Alert" → Condition: Small Candle Theory (Bullish or Bearish)
to receive notifications when a setup appears.
⚠️ Disclaimer
This script is for educational and analytical purposes only.
It does not constitute financial advice.
Trading involves the risk of losing part or all of your invested capital.
📘 Description
The Small Candle Theory indicator automatically identifies market structures where a small candle forms within the range of a larger previous candle, highlighting potential momentum slowdown or local reversal areas.
This is a price action visualization tool, not a trading signal provider.
⚙️ Detection Conditions
📈 Bullish Signal
Candle 1: Large bearish candle
Candle 2: Small bullish candle
Candle 2 closes within the range of Candle 1
→ A blue triangle appears below the confirmation candle.
📉 Bearish Signal
Candle 1: Large bullish candle
Candle 2: Small bearish candle
Candle 2 closes within the range of Candle 1
→ A red triangle appears above the confirmation candle.
🧠 How to Use
This indicator does not generate buy/sell signals.
It highlights moments of reduced volatility that may precede a potential reversal or continuation, depending on market structure.
Best used:
In confluence with structure tools (support/resistance, order blocks, FVGs, etc.)
With strict risk management
On multiple timeframes
⚙️ Settings
No manual input is required.
Detection logic is automatic and works on any asset or timeframe.
🛎️ Alerts (optional)
You can create an alert in TradingView:
"Create Alert" → Condition: Small Candle Theory (Bullish or Bearish)
to receive notifications when a setup appears.
⚠️ Disclaimer
This script is for educational and analytical purposes only.
It does not constitute financial advice.
Trading involves the risk of losing part or all of your invested capital.
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.