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Smart Whale
Overview The Smart Whale Breakout System is a pure momentum strategy designed for Swing Traders who want to capture high-probability breakouts while managing risk with a mechanical trailing stop.
Unlike indicators that try to guess "bottoms," this system follows the "Smart Money" approach: buying strength when institutional volume enters, and riding the trend until the momentum breaks.
How it Works
1. The Entry (The Hunter) The system identifies a valid BREAKOUT signal only when four specific conditions align:
Trend Filter: Price must be above the 150 SMA. We only trade with the long-term trend.
Momentum: RSI > 50. Ensuring bulls are in control.
Volume Spike (Whale Activity): Current volume must be significantly higher than the average (Default: 1.5x). This filters out weak retail moves.
Price Action: A bullish candle closing higher than it opened.
2. The Exit (The Manager) Once in a trade, the system activates a dynamic Trailing Stop line. You never have to guess when to sell. You can choose between two exit logic modes in the settings:
ATR Trailing (Default): Adapts to volatility. The stop moves up based on a multiple of the Average True Range (ATR). Great for volatile stocks (e.g., TSLA, NVDA).
Percent Trailing: A fixed percentage drop from the highest high. (e.g., "Sell if price drops 10% from peak").
3. The Context (Optional Filter)
Squeeze Filter: Includes a built-in Bollinger/Keltner squeeze detection. If enabled in settings, the system will only signal a buy if the price recently broke out of a consolidation (squeeze). Default is OFF to catch all momentum moves.
Key Features
NO Repainting: Signals are confirmed at candle close.
Visual Risk Management: A Red Trailing Stop line clearly shows where your invalidation point is.
Fully Customizable: Adjust the Volume multiplier, ATR sensitivity, or Percentage drop to fit your asset class (Crypto/Stocks/Forex).
Clean Visuals: Only colors the Breakout and Sell candles to keep your chart clean.
Settings Guide
Trend SMA Length: Define the long-term trend baseline (Default: 150).
Volume Spike (xAvg): How much volume is needed to trigger a buy? (1.5 = 150% of average).
Exit Method: Choose between "ATR Trailing" or "Percent Trailing".
ATR Multiplier: Tighter stop (2.0) vs Looser stop (3.0).
Require Squeeze?: Check this to filter for breakouts that only happen after a consolidation period.
Disclaimer This tool is for educational purposes only. Always use proper risk management.
Unlike indicators that try to guess "bottoms," this system follows the "Smart Money" approach: buying strength when institutional volume enters, and riding the trend until the momentum breaks.
How it Works
1. The Entry (The Hunter) The system identifies a valid BREAKOUT signal only when four specific conditions align:
Trend Filter: Price must be above the 150 SMA. We only trade with the long-term trend.
Momentum: RSI > 50. Ensuring bulls are in control.
Volume Spike (Whale Activity): Current volume must be significantly higher than the average (Default: 1.5x). This filters out weak retail moves.
Price Action: A bullish candle closing higher than it opened.
2. The Exit (The Manager) Once in a trade, the system activates a dynamic Trailing Stop line. You never have to guess when to sell. You can choose between two exit logic modes in the settings:
ATR Trailing (Default): Adapts to volatility. The stop moves up based on a multiple of the Average True Range (ATR). Great for volatile stocks (e.g., TSLA, NVDA).
Percent Trailing: A fixed percentage drop from the highest high. (e.g., "Sell if price drops 10% from peak").
3. The Context (Optional Filter)
Squeeze Filter: Includes a built-in Bollinger/Keltner squeeze detection. If enabled in settings, the system will only signal a buy if the price recently broke out of a consolidation (squeeze). Default is OFF to catch all momentum moves.
Key Features
NO Repainting: Signals are confirmed at candle close.
Visual Risk Management: A Red Trailing Stop line clearly shows where your invalidation point is.
Fully Customizable: Adjust the Volume multiplier, ATR sensitivity, or Percentage drop to fit your asset class (Crypto/Stocks/Forex).
Clean Visuals: Only colors the Breakout and Sell candles to keep your chart clean.
Settings Guide
Trend SMA Length: Define the long-term trend baseline (Default: 150).
Volume Spike (xAvg): How much volume is needed to trigger a buy? (1.5 = 150% of average).
Exit Method: Choose between "ATR Trailing" or "Percent Trailing".
ATR Multiplier: Tighter stop (2.0) vs Looser stop (3.0).
Require Squeeze?: Check this to filter for breakouts that only happen after a consolidation period.
Disclaimer This tool is for educational purposes only. Always use proper risk management.
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.