OPEN-SOURCE SCRIPT

Fear Greed Zones by Relative Strength Index

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This is a visual modification of the relative Strength Index (RSI) to express extreme areas as fear and greed Zones.

// Input
rsiLength = input.int(14, "RSI Length", minval=1)
// RSI calculation
rsi = ta.rsi(close, rsiLength)

FEAR GREED ZONES

The "Fear Greed Zones Script" indicator is designed to help traders identify psychological levels of fear and greed in the market by utilising relative strength index. It primarily utilises the Relative Strength Index of price to gauge market sentiment, with the following key features:


Color-Codes
Dark Red: Indicates a greed zone , suggesting extreme overbought conditions (high risk) and a possible price reversal downward.
Dark Green: Represents a fear zone, indicating extreme oversold conditions (low risk) and potential for price reversal upward.
Yellow: Serves as a neutral zone with medium risk.

Usage
Market Sentiment Analysis: Traders can use the fear and greed zones to assess overall market sentiment, aligning their strategies with prevailing emotional biases. This helps in identifying potential entry and exit points based on market psychology.

Risk Management: Understanding fear or greed influences market behavior and allows traders to manage their risk more effectively with the knowledge of high or low risk areas; as they can anticipate potential reversals or continuations in price trends.

Conclusion
The "Fear Greed Zones" Script is a valuable tool for traders looking to leverage market psychology. By clearly identifying areas where fear or greed may be influencing price movements, it aids in making more informed trading decisions.
Release Notes
Breakdown of the "Fear Greed Zones" Indicator
Visually modified Relative Strength Index RSI

Key Components
RSI Calculation: The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is calculated using a specified length, typically 14 periods.

Color Coding: The indicator uses a color-coding system to represent different market conditions:
Dark Red: RSI > 70 (Greed Zone)
Dark Green: RSI < 30 (Fear Zone)
Yellow: 30 ≤ RSI ≤ 70 (Neutral Zone)

Normalization
The RSI values are normalized between 0 and 100, making it easier to identify overbought and oversold conditions.

Colour Code
The colors assigned to different RSI levels visually indicate market sentiment:
Dark Red for overbought conditions (potential sell signal).
Dark Green for oversold conditions (potential buy signal).
Yellow for neutral conditions, indicating no strong sentiment.
Plotting
The indicator plots two areas:
An area representing the RSI values colored according to the defined thresholds.
Horizontal lines at the overbought and oversold levels (70 and 30) for easy reference.

How to Use
Interpretation: Traders use this indicator to gauge market sentiment. A rising RSI approaching the greed zone may suggest a potential reversal or sell opportunity, while a falling RSI in the fear zone may indicate a buy opportunity.
Signal Confirmation: It’s advisable to use this indicator in conjunction with other indicators or price action analysis for confirmation before making trading decisions.

Trading Strategy
Entry Signals:
Buy when the RSI crosses below 30 and then back above it, indicating a potential reversal from fear.
Sell when the RSI crosses above 70 and then back below it, indicating a potential reversal from greed.
Exit Signals:
Consider exiting trades as the RSI approaches neutral territory (between 30 and 70).

Risk Management
Set stop-loss orders based on recent price action or volatility measures.
Avoid over-leveraging; ensure position sizes are appropriate relative to account size and risk tolerance.

Conclusion
The "Fear Greed Zones" indicator serves as a valuable tool for traders looking to understand market sentiment through the lens of the Relative Strength Index RSI. By combining this indicator with sound trading strategies and risk management practices, traders can enhance their decision-making process and potentially improve their trading outcomes.
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Open-source script

In true TradingView spirit, the author of this script has published it open-source, so traders can understand and verify it. Cheers to the author! You may use it for free, but reuse of this code in publication is governed by House rules. You can favorite it to use it on a chart.

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