OPEN-SOURCE SCRIPT
Custom Choppiness Histogram

The Custom Choppiness Histogram is a visually enhanced, multi-timeframe version of the traditional Choppiness Index, designed to make it easier to spot when the market is trending vs. ranging.
🔹 Key Features:
🔹 How to Use:
🔹 Best Practice:
⚠️ Disclaimer:
This script is provided for educational purposes only. It is not financial advice and should not be used as a sole basis for making trading decisions. Always do your own research and test thoroughly before applying to live markets. Trading carries risk, and you are solely responsible for your decisions.
🔹 Key Features:
- Histogram Visualization: Clear, color-coded bars for instant interpretation.
- Two Coloring Modes:
1.Change Mode → Colors based on increase/decrease vs. previous CI value.
2.Absolute Levels → Uses common CI thresholds (e.g., >61.8 = choppy, <38.2 = trending). - Grey Bars / Neutral Zone: Bars turn grey when the market is neither strongly trending nor strongly choppy — signaling a neutral or indecisive market.
- Multi-Timeframe Option: Analyze Choppiness from any higher timeframe while trading on a lower chart.
- Custom Thresholds: Adjust high/low CI levels to fit your strategy.
🔹 How to Use:
- Green bars → Market is becoming more trending.
- Red bars → Market is becoming more choppy/ranging.
- Grey bars → Market is in a neutral zone; use caution and combine with other signals.
- Use the timeframe input to filter trades (e.g., check if the 1H is trending before entering on the 5M).
🔹 Best Practice:
- Use as a context filter alongside your entry/exit strategy (e.g., MACD, ICT/Smart Money, Supply & Demand).
- Helps reduce false entries by avoiding trades during sideways conditions.
⚠️ Disclaimer:
This script is provided for educational purposes only. It is not financial advice and should not be used as a sole basis for making trading decisions. Always do your own research and test thoroughly before applying to live markets. Trading carries risk, and you are solely responsible for your decisions.
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.