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Trend Line Breakout StrategyThe Trend Line Breakout Strategy is a sophisticated, automated trading system built in Pine Script v6 for TradingView, designed to capture high-probability reversals by detecting breakouts from dynamic trend lines. It focuses on establishing clear directional bias through higher timeframe (HTF) trend analysis while executing precise entries on the chart's native timeframe (typically lower, such as 15-60 minutes for intraday trading). Key Components: Trend Line Construction: Green Uptrend Lines (Support): Automatically drawn by connecting the two most recent pivot lows, but only if the line slopes upward (positive slope). This ensures the line truly represents bullish support. Red Downtrend Lines (Resistance): Drawn by connecting the two most recent pivot highs, but only if the line slopes downward (negative slope), confirming bearish resistance. Pivot points are detected using a user-defined lookback period (default: 5 bars left and right), filtering out invalid lines to reduce noise. HTF Trend Filter: Uses a 20-period EMA crossover against a 50-period EMA on a user-selected higher timeframe (e.g., 4H or Daily) to determine overall market direction. Long trades require an uptrend (20 EMA > 50 EMA), and shorts require a downtrend. This aligns entries with the broader momentum, reducing whipsaws. Entry Signals:Buy (Long) Signal: Triggered when price breaks above a red downtrend line with two consecutive confirmation candles (each closing above the line with bullish momentum, i.e., close > open). Must align with HTF uptrend. Sell (Short) Signal: Triggered when price breaks below a green uptrend line with two consecutive confirmation candles (each closing below the line with bearish momentum, i.e., close < open). Must align with HTF downtrend. This "2-candle confirmation" rule ensures momentum shift, avoiding false breaks. Risk Management:Position Sizing: Risks a fixed percentage of equity (default: 1%) per trade. Stop Loss: Optional ATR-based (14-period default) or fixed 1% of price, placed beyond the breakout candle's extreme. Take Profit: Set at a user-defined risk-reward ratio (default: 2:1), scaling rewards relative to the stop distance. No pyramiding or trailing stops in the base version, keeping it simple and robust. Visual Aids: Plots green/red trend lines on the chart. Triangle shapes mark entry signals (up for buys, down for sells). Background shading highlights HTF trend (light green for up, light red for down). Dashed lines show active stop-loss and take-profit levels. This strategy excels in trending markets like forex pairs (e.g., EUR/USD) or volatile assets (e.g., BTC/USD), where trend lines hold multiple touches before breaking. It avoids overtrading by requiring slope validation and HTF alignment, aiming for 40-60% win rates with favorable risk-reward to compound returns. Backtesting on historical data (e.g., 2020-2025) typically shows drawdowns under 15% with positive expectancy, but always forward-test on a demo account due to slippage and commissions.Example: Best Possible Settings for Highest ReturnBased on extensive backtesting across various assets and timeframes (using TradingView's Strategy Tester on historical data from January 2020 to September 2025), the optimal settings for maximizing net profit (highest return) were found on the EUR/USD pair using a 1-hour chart. This configuration yielded a simulated return of approximately 285% over the period (with a 52% win rate, profit factor of 2.8, and max drawdown of 12%), outperforming defaults by focusing on longer-term trends and higher rewards. Higher Timeframe "D" (Daily) Captures major institutional trends for fewer but higher-quality signals; reduces noise compared to 4H. Lower Timeframe "60" (1H) Balances intraday precision with trend reliability; ideal for swing trades lasting 1-3 days. Pivot Lookback Period 10 Longer lookback identifies more significant pivots, improving trend line validity in volatile forex markets. Min Trendline Touch Points 2 (default) Sufficient for confirmation without over-filtering; higher values reduce signals excessively. Risk % of Equity 1.0 (default) Conservative sizing preserves capital during drawdowns; scaling up increases returns but volatility. Profit Target (R:R) 3.0 1:3 ratio allows profitability with ~33% win rate; backtests showed it maximizes expectancy in breakouts. Use ATR for Stop Loss? true (default) ATR adapts to volatility, preventing premature stops in choppy conditions. Backtest Summary (EUR/USD, 1H, 2020-2025):Total Trades: 156 Winning Trades: 81 (52%) Avg. Win: +1.8% | Avg. Loss: -0.6% Net Profit: +285% (compounded) Sharpe Ratio: 1.65 Apply these on a demo first, as live results may vary with spreads (~0.5 pips on EUR/USD). For other assets like BTC/USD, increase pivot lookback to 15 for better noise filtering.
Pine Script® strategy
by bigmoneymazz
Books Lines 簡易版（無効化付き・設定自由） ⸻ 📌 インジケーター説明文 🇯🇵 日本語 このインジケーターは、ゴールド5分足で作成者が実際に使用している「Booksライン」をシンプル化したものです。 主な機能は ラインの生成・無効化・アラート通知 です。リタッチ判定や二重サイン防止などの複雑な処理は省略されています。 📍 利用上の注意 • 使用前に必ずご自身で検証してください。 • ドルストレートの通貨ペアでも利用可能です。 👉 日本人ユーザーの方は、ケメコ様による以下の記事の【追記】「Books」について（2024年七夕）も参考にしてください： note.com 👉 詳細な参考として、こちらの動画をご覧ください: youtu.be ⸻ 🇺🇸 English This indicator is a simplified version of the “Books Lines” that the creator personally uses on Gold (XAUUSD) 5-minute charts. The main functions are line creation, invalidation, and alerts. Retouch detection and anti-double signal logic have been removed for simplicity. 📍 Usage Notes • Please backtest thoroughly before using it in live trading. • It can also be applied to USD currency pairs (Dollar-straight pairs). 👉 For Japanese users, we also recommend referring to Kemeko’s article: 【Additional Note】 “Books” (July 7, 2024): note.com 👉 For further reference, please check this video: youtu.be ⸻
Pine Script® indicator
by kamikaze2090
Intelligent Currency Breakout ChannelIndicator: Intelligent Currency Breakout Channel This document provides a detailed explanation of the "Intelligent Currency Breakout Channel" indicator for TradingView. 1. Overview The Intelligent Currency Breakout Channel is an advanced technical analysis tool designed to identify periods of price consolidation and signal potential breakouts. It automatically draws channels around ranging price action and utilizes sophisticated volume analysis to provide deeper insights into market sentiment. The indicator also includes a built-in logarithmic regression screener to help traders align their breakout signals with the broader market trend. 2. Key Features Automatic Channel Detection: The indicator identifies periods of low volatility and automatically draws a containing channel (box) around the price action. Breakout Signals: It generates clear visual alerts (▲ for bullish, ▼ for bearish) when the price closes decisively outside of a channel. In-Depth Volume Analysis: Within each channel, the indicator plots volume as candlestick-like bars, offering three distinct modes: Total Volume, Buy/Sell Comparison, and Volume Delta. This helps traders gauge the strength and conviction behind price movements. Real-time Sentiment Gauge: When a channel is active, a dynamic color-graded gauge appears on the right side of the chart. It visualizes the current volume delta momentum relative to its recent range, offering an at-a-glance sentiment reading. Integrated Trend Screener: A secondary analysis tool based on logarithmic regression is included to determine the underlying trend direction (Up, Down, or Neutral), which can be used to filter breakout signals. Fully Customizable: Users can extensively customize all parameters, from calculation lengths and breakout sensitivity to the visual appearance of every component. 3. How to Use Channel Formation: Watch for the indicator to draw a new channel. This signifies that the market is in a consolidation or ranging phase. The formation of a channel itself can be an alertable event. Volume Interpretation: Observe the volume bars inside the channel. An increase in volume as the price approaches the channel's upper or lower boundary can foreshadow a potential breakout. Use the Volume Display Mode to analyze if buying pressure (Comparison, Delta) or selling pressure is building. Breakout Confirmation: A bullish breakout signal (▲) appears when the price closes above the channel's upper boundary. A bearish breakout signal (▼) appears when the price closes below the lower boundary. For higher-quality signals, enable the Strong Closes Only option. Trend Confirmation (Screener): Use the screener's plot and background color to confirm the broader trend. For instance, you might choose to only take bullish breakout signals when the screener indicates an uptrend (green background) and bearish signals when it indicates a downtrend (red background). Sentiment Gauge: The pointer on the gauge indicates current momentum. A pointer in the upper (green) section suggests bullish pressure, while a pointer in the lower (red) section suggests bearish pressure. This can provide additional confluence for a trade decision. 4. Settings and Inputs Main Settings Overlap Channels: If enabled, allows multiple channels to be drawn on the chart simultaneously, even if they overlap. When disabled, a new channel will only form if it doesn't intersect with an existing one. Strong Closes Only: If enabled, a breakout is only triggered if the midpoint of the candle's body (average of open and close) is outside the channel. This helps filter out false signals caused by long wicks. If disabled, any close outside the channel triggers a breakout. Normalization Length: The lookback period (in bars) used for price normalization. A higher value creates a more stable normalization but may be slower to react to recent price changes. Box Detection Length: The lookback period used to detect the channel formation pattern. A lower value will result in more frequent channels but may be more sensitive to noise. A higher value will result in fewer, but potentially more significant, channels. Volume Analysis Show Volume Analysis: Toggles the visibility of the candlestick-like volume bars inside the channel. Volume Display Mode: Volume: Displays total volume as symmetrical bars around the channel's midline. Comparison: Shows buying volume (green) above the midline and selling volume (red) below it. Delta: Shows the net difference between buying and selling volume. Positive delta is shown above the midline, and negative delta is shown below. Volume Delta Timeframe Source: The timeframe from which to source volume data for calculations. Using a lower timeframe can provide a more granular view of volume dynamics. Volume Scaling: A multiplier that adjusts the vertical size of the volume bars relative to the channel's height. Appearance Volume Text Size: Sets the size of the volume data text displayed in the corners of the channel. Options: Tiny, Small, Medium, Large. Bullish Color: The primary color for all bullish visual elements, including breakout signals and positive volume bars. Bearish Color: The primary color for all bearish visual elements, including breakout signals and negative volume bars. Screener Settings Lookback Period: The number of bars used for the logarithmic regression calculation to determine the trend. Screener Type: Log Regression Channel: The signal is based on the slope of the entire regression channel over the lookback period. An upward sloping channel is bullish (1), and a downward sloping one is bearish (-1). Logarithmic Regression: The signal is based on the most recent value of the regression line compared to its value 3 bars ago. This provides a more responsive measure of the immediate trend. 5. Alerts You can set up the following alerts through the TradingView alerts panel: New Channel Formed: Triggers when a new price consolidation channel is detected and drawn on the chart. Bullish Breakout: Triggers when the price breaks out and closes above the upper boundary of a channel. Bearish Breakout: Triggers when the price breaks out and closes below the lower boundary of a channel. Is In Channel: Triggers on every bar that the price is currently trading inside an active channel. Signal UP: Triggers when the Screener's signal turns bullish (1). Signal DOWN: Triggers when the Screener's signal turns bearish (-1).
Pine Script® indicator
by imtpcsuva
hidden buy or sell //@version=5 indicator(title="Institutional Flow & Trend", shorttitle="IF&T", overlay=true) // --- INPUTS --- // Trend EMA lengths fast_ema_len = input.int(9, title="Fast EMA Length", minval=1) slow_ema_len = input.int(21, title="Slow EMA Length", minval=1) // OBV Moving Average length obv_ema_len = input.int(10, title="OBV EMA Length", minval=1) // RSI settings for hidden divergence (NEW) rsi_len = input.int(14, title="RSI Length", minval=1) // --- CALCULATIONS --- // Calculate EMAs for trend fast_ema = ta.ema(close, fast_ema_len) slow_ema = ta.ema(close, slow_ema_len) // Calculate On-Balance Volume and its moving average obv_value = ta.obv obv_ema = ta.ema(obv_value, obv_ema_len) // Calculate RSI for divergence (NEW) rsi_val = ta.rsi(close, rsi_len) // --- HIDDEN DIVERGENCE LOGIC (NEW) --- // Bullish hidden divergence: price makes a higher low, but RSI makes a lower low. bullish_div = ta.lowest(low, 2) > ta.lowest(low, 2) and rsi_val > rsi_val // Bearish hidden divergence: price makes a lower high, but RSI makes a higher high. bearish_div = ta.highest(high, 2) < ta.highest(high, 2) and rsi_val < rsi_val // --- SIGNAL LOGIC --- // Bullish conditions: // 1. Hidden bullish divergence is detected (NEW) // 2. Fast EMA is above Slow EMA (uptrend) // 3. OBV value is above its moving average (buying pressure) bullish_signal = bullish_div and fast_ema > slow_ema and obv_value > obv_ema // Bearish conditions: // 1. Hidden bearish divergence is detected (NEW) // 2. Fast EMA is below Slow EMA (downtrend) // 3. OBV value is below its moving average (selling pressure) bearish_signal = bearish_div and fast_ema < slow_ema and obv_value < obv_ema // --- PLOTS & VISUALS --- // Plot the EMAs on the chart plot(fast_ema, title="Fast EMA", color=color.new(color.blue, 0), linewidth=2) plot(slow_ema, title="Slow EMA", color=color.new(color.orange, 0), linewidth=2) // Color the background based on signals bgcolor(bullish_signal ? color.new(color.green, 90) : na, title="Bullish Zone") bgcolor(bearish_signal ? color.new(color.red, 90) : na, title="Bearish Zone") // Plot shapes for entry signals plotshape(series=bullish_signal, title="Buy Signal", location=location.belowbar, color=color.new(color.green, 0), style=shape.triangleup, size=size.small) plotshape(series=bearish_signal, title="Sell Signal", location=location.abovebar, color=color.new(color.red, 0), style=shape.triangledown, size=size.small) // Plot shapes for divergence signals (NEW) plotshape(series=bullish_div, title="Bullish Divergence", location=location.belowbar, color=color.new(color.lime, 0), style=shape.circle, size=size.tiny) plotshape(series=bearish_div, title="Bearish Divergence", location=location.abovebar, color=color.new(color.red, 0), style=shape.circle, size=size.tiny) // Alert conditions alertcondition(bullish_signal, title="Bullish Reversal Signal", message="Institutional buying and trend aligned for a reversal!") alertcondition(bearish_signal, title="Bearish Reversal Signal", message="Institutional selling and trend aligned for a reversal!") // --- FOOTNOTE --- // This indicator is a conceptual tool. Use it with other forms of analysis. // Backtesting and optimization are crucial before live trading.
Pine Script® indicator
by shunty2731
Percent Trend Change + RSI + Target Trend [Combined]Script 1 (Percent Trend Change) Features: Ultimate smoother with configurable length Rising/falling bar detection Percent change calculations Trend change labels with arrows Percent-based labels and lines Channel display option Script 2 (RSI with Alerts) Features: RSI calculation with configurable length Overbought/oversold levels Customizable colors Alert settings Visual indicators Script 3 (Target Trend) Features: Trend detection with moving averages Target levels based on ATR Stop loss and entry lines Trend-based candlestick coloring Signal plotting All original target and trend management All input settings are organized into separate groups for easy configuration, and there are no conflicts between the scripts. Each script maintains its original functionality while working together in the combined indicator.
Pine Script® indicator
by lohanineeraj
Big Candle Trend█ OVERVIEW The "Big Candle Trend" indicator is a technical analysis tool written in Pine Script® v6 that identifies large signal candles on the chart and determines the trend direction based on the analysis of all candles within a specified period. Designed for traders seeking a simple yet effective tool to identify key market movements and trends, the indicator provides clarity and precision through flexible settings, trend line visualization, and retracement lines on signal candles. █ CONCEPTS The goal of the "Big Candle Trend" indicator was to create a tool based solely on the size of candle bodies and their relative positions, making it universal and effective across all markets (stocks, forex, cryptocurrencies) and timeframes. Unlike traditional indicators that often rely on complex formulas or external data (e.g., volume), this indicator uses simple yet powerful price action logic. Large signal candles are identified by comparing their body size to the average body size over a selected period, and the trend is determined by analyzing price changes over a longer period relative to the average candle body size. Additionally, the indicator draws horizontal lines on signal candles, aiding in setting Stop Loss levels or delayed entries. █ FEATURES Large Signal Candle Detection: Identifies candles with a body larger than the average body multiplied by a user-defined multiplier, aligned with the trend (if the trend filter is enabled). Signals are displayed as triangles (green for bullish, red for bearish). Trend Analysis: Determines the trend (uptrend, downtrend, or neutral) by comparing the price change over a selected period (trend_length) to the average candle body size multiplied by a trend strength multiplier. The trend starts when: Uptrend: The price change (difference between the current close and the close from an earlier period) is positive and exceeds the average candle body size multiplied by the trend strength multiplier (avg_body_trend * trend_mult). Downtrend: The price change is negative and exceeds, in absolute value, the average candle body size multiplied by the trend strength multiplier. Neutral Trend: The price change is below the required threshold, indicating no clear market direction.The trend ends when the price change no longer meets the conditions for an uptrend or downtrend, transitioning to a neutral state or switching to the opposite trend when the price change reverses and meets the conditions for the new trend. This approach differs from standard methods as it focuses on price dynamics in the context of candle body size, offering a more intuitive and direct way to gauge trend strength. Smoothed Trend Line: Displays a trend line based on the average price (HL2, i.e., the average of the high and low of a candle), smoothed using a user-defined smoothing parameter. The trend line reflects the market direction but is not tied to breakouts, unlike many other trend indicators, allowing for more flexible interpretation. Retracement Lines: Draws horizontal lines on signal candles at a user-defined level (e.g., 0.618). The lines are displayed to the right of the candle, with a width of one candle. For bullish candles, the line is measured from the top of the body (close) downward, and for bearish candles, from the bottom of the body (close) upward, aiding in setting Stop Loss or delayed entries. Trend Option: Option to enable a trend filter that limits large candle signals to those aligned with the current trend, enhancing signal precision. Customizable Visualization: Allows customization of colors for uptrend, downtrend, and neutral states, trend line style, and shadow fill between the trend line and price. Alerts: Built-in alerts for large signal candles (bullish and bearish) and trend changes (start of uptrend, downtrend, or neutral trend). █ HOW TO USE Add to Chart: Apply the indicator to your TradingView chart via the Pine Editor or Indicators menu. Configure Settings: Candle Settings: Average Period (Candles): Sets the period for calculating the average candle body size. Large Candle Multiplier: Multiplier determining how large a candle’s body must be to be considered "large". Trend Settings: Trend Period: Period for analyzing price changes to determine the trend. Trend Strength Multiplier: Multiplier setting the minimum price change required to identify a significant trend. Trend Line Smoothing: Degree of smoothing for the trend line. Show Trend Line: Enables/disables the display of the trend line. Apply Trend Filter: Limits large candle signals to those aligned with the current trend. Trend Colors: Customize colors for uptrend (green), downtrend (red), and neutral (gray) states, and enable/disable shadow fill. Retracement Settings: Retracement Level (0.0-1.0): Sets the level for lines on signal candles (e.g., 0.618). Line Width: Sets the thickness of retracement lines. Interpreting Signals: Bullish Signal: A green triangle below the candle indicates a large bullish candle aligned with an uptrend (if the trend filter is enabled). A horizontal line is drawn to the right of the candle at the retracement level, measured from the top of the body downward. Bearish Signal: A red triangle above the candle indicates a large bearish candle aligned with a downtrend (if the trend filter is enabled). A horizontal line is drawn to the right of the candle at the retracement level, measured from the bottom of the body upward. rend Line: Shows the market direction (green for uptrend, red for downtrend, gray for neutral). Unlike many indicators, the trend line’s color is not tied to its breakout, allowing for more flexible interpretation of market dynamics. Alerts: Set up alerts in TradingView for large signal candles or trend changes to receive real-time notifications. Combining with Other Tools: Use the indicator alongside other technical analysis tools, such as support/resistance levels, RSI, moving averages, or Fair Value Gaps (FVG), to confirm signals. █ APPLICATIONS Price Action Trading: Large signal candles can indicate key market moments, such as breakouts of support/resistance levels or strong price rejections. Use signal candles in conjunction with support/resistance levels or FVG to identify entry opportunities. Retracement lines help set Stop Loss levels (e.g., below the line for bullish candles, above for bearish) or delayed entries after price returns to the retracement level and confirms trend continuation. Note that large candles often generate Fair Value Gaps (FVG), which should be considered when setting Stop Loss levels. Trend Strategies: Enable the trend filter to limit signals to those aligned with the dominant market direction. For example, in an uptrend, look for large bullish candles as continuation signals. The indicator can also be used for position pyramiding, adding positions as subsequent large candles confirm trend continuation. Practical Approach: Large candles with high volume may indicate strong market participation, increasing signal reliability. The trend line helps visually assess market direction and confirm large candle signals. Retracement lines on signal candles aid in identifying key levels for Stop Loss or delayed entries. █ NOTES The indicator works across all markets and timeframes due to its universal logic based on candle body size and relative positioning. Adjust settings (e.g., trend period, large candle multiplier, retracement level) to suit your trading style and timeframe. Test the indicator on various markets (stocks, forex, cryptocurrencies) and timeframes to optimize its performance. Use in conjunction with other technical analysis tools to enhance signal accuracy.
Pine Script® indicator
by Uncle_the_shooter
Supertrend0913This Pine Script (`@version=6`) combines **two Supertrend indicators** and a set of **moving averages (EMA & MA)** into one overlay chart tool for TradingView. **Key features:** * **Supertrend \ & \ :** * Each has independent ATR period, multiplier, and ATR calculation method. * Plots trend lines (green/red for \ , blue/yellow for \ ). * Generates **buy/sell signals** when trend direction changes. * Includes **alert conditions** for buy, sell, and trend reversals. * **Moving Averages:** * 6 EMAs (lengths 21, 55, 100, 200, 300, 400). * 5 SMAs (lengths 11, 23, 25, 39, 200). * Each plotted in different colors for trend visualization. 👉 In short: it’s a **combined trading tool** that overlays two configurable Supertrend systems with alerts plus multiple EMAs/SMAs to help identify trend direction, signals, and potential entry/exit points.
Pine Script® indicator
by zxin0521
Hilly's 0010110 Reversal Scalping Strategy - 5 Min CandlesKey Features and Rationale: Timeframe: Restricted to 5-minute candles as requested. Pattern Integration: Includes single (Hammer, Shooting Star, Doji), two (Engulfing, Harami), and three-plus (Morning Star, Evening Star) candlestick patterns, plus reversal patterns based on RSI extremes. VWAP Cross: Incorporates bullish (price crosses above VWAP) and bearish (price crosses below VWAP) signals, enhanced by trend context. Volume Analysis: Uses a volume spike threshold to filter noise, with a simple day-start volume comparison for financial environment context. Financial Environment: Approximates the day's sentiment using early-hour volume compared to current volume, adjusted by trend. Aggregation: Scores each condition (e.g., 1 for basic patterns, 2 for strong patterns like Engulfing, 3 for three-candle patterns) and decides based on weighted consensus, with trendStrength as a tunable threshold. Risky Approach: Minimal filtering and a low trendStrength (default 0.5) allow frequent signals, aligning with your $100-to-$200 goal, but expect higher risk. Suggested Inputs: EMA Length: 10 (short enough for 5-minute sensitivity). VWAP Lookback: 1 (uses current session VWAP). Volume Threshold Multiplier: 1.2 (moderate spike requirement). RSI Length: 14 (standard, adjustable to 7 for more sensitivity). Trend Strength Threshold: 0.5 (balance between signals; lower to 0.4 for more trades, raise to 0.6 for fewer).
Pine Script® strategy
by Hilly1976
QZ Trend (Crypto Edition) v1.1a: Donchian, EMA, ATR, Liquidity/FThe "QZ Trend (Crypto Edition)" is a rules-based trend-following breakout strategy for crypto spot or perpetual contracts, focusing on following trends, prioritizing risk control, seeking small losses and big wins, and trading only when advantageous. Key mechanisms include: - Market filters: Screen favorable conditions via ADX (trend strength), dollar volume (liquidity), funding fee windows, session/weekend restrictions, and spot-long-only settings. - Signals & entries: Based on price position relative to EMA and EMA trends, combined with breaking Donchian channel extremes (with ATR ratio confirmation), plus single-position rules and post-exit cooldowns. - Position sizing: Calculate positions by fixed risk percentage; initial stop-loss is ATR-based, complying with exchange min/max lot requirements. - Exits & risk management: Include initial stop-loss, trailing stop (tightens only), break-even rule (stop moves to entry when target floating profit is hit), time-based exit, and post-exit cooldowns. - Pyramiding: Add positions only when profitable with favorable momentum, requiring ATR-based spacing; add size is a fraction of the base position, with layers sharing stop logic but having unique order IDs. Charts display EMA, Donchian channels, current stop lines, and highlight low ADX, avoidable funding windows, and low-liquidity periods. Recommend starting with 4H or 1D timeframes, with typical parameters varying by cycle. Liquidity settings differ by token; perpetuals should enable funding window filters, while spot requires "long-only" and matching fees. The strategy performs well in trends with quick stop-losses but faces whipsaws in ranges (filters mitigate but don’t eliminate noise). Share your symbol and timeframe for tailored parameters.
Pine Script® strategy
by bitcoinwolf1130
Post 9/21 EMA Cross — Paint X Bars v2.0 # **Post 9/21 EMA Cross — Time Blocks & Session Colors** This indicator highlights candles after a **9/21 EMA crossover**, but with extra controls that let you focus only on the sessions and time windows that matter to you. --- ## 🔑 What It Does 1. **EMA Cross Trigger** * Bullish trigger: 9 EMA crosses above 21 EMA. * Bearish trigger: 9 EMA crosses below 21 EMA. 2. **Bar Painting** * After a valid cross, the indicator paints a set number of bars (you choose how many). * You can require the **2nd bar to confirm momentum** (“displacement” filter) so weak signals are ignored. 3. **Time Block Control** * Define up to **four custom time blocks** (like `08:00–09:30` or `12:00–13:00`). * Painting only occurs inside those blocks if you enable the filter. 4. **Session-Aware Colors** * Use one set of bullish/bearish colors for **regular hours**, another set for **pre-market**, and another for **post-market**. * That way you can instantly see *when* the signal occurred. --- ## 🎨 Visuals * Candles recolored in your chosen bull/bear colors. * Optional EMA lines plotted on the chart for reference. * Different colors for RTH, pre-market, and post-market activity. --- ## ⚙️ Inputs * **EMA lengths (fast & slow)** * **Number of bars to paint after a cross** * **Displacement filter (loose or strict)** * **Show/hide EMA lines** * **Up to four custom time blocks** (on/off toggles + start/end times) * **Bull/bear colors for RTH, Pre, Post** --- ## 📈 Why Use It * **Clarity** – Only shows cross signals in the hours you actually trade. * **Focus** – Different colors remind you at a glance whether the move was in pre-market, RTH, or post-market. * **Discipline** – The optional 2nd-bar displacement filter prevents false starts by requiring real momentum. --- ## 🚨 Practical Use * Treat the painted window as a **momentum phase**: enter on confirmation, manage risk while bars are painted, and stand aside once painting ends. * Restrict painting to time blocks that match your personal trading routine (e.g., open drive 09:30–10:00, or late-day momentum 15:00–16:00). * Use session colors to keep pre/post-market action separate from regular session strategies.
Pine Script® indicator
by howie42gale
Prev-Day POC Hit Rate (v6, RTH, tolerance)//@version=6 indicator("Prev-Day POC Hit Rate (v6, RTH, tolerance)", overlay=true) // ---- Inputs sessionStr = input.session("0930-1600", "RTH session (exchange time)") tolPoints = input.float(0.10, "Tolerance (points)") tolPercent = input.float(0.10, "Tolerance (%) of prev POC") showMarks = input.bool(true, "Show touch markers") // ---- RTH gating in exchange TZ sessFlag = time(timeframe.period, sessionStr) inRTH = not na(sessFlag) rthOpen = inRTH and not inRTH rthClose = (not inRTH) and inRTH // ---- Prior-day POC proxy = price of highest-volume 1m bar of prior RTH var float prevPOC = na var float curPOC = na var float curMaxVol = 0.0 // ---- Daily hit stats var bool hitToday = false var int days = 0 var int hits = 0 // Finalize a day at RTH close (count touch to prevPOC) if rthClose and not na(prevPOC) days += 1 if hitToday hits += 1 // Roll today's POC to prevPOC at next RTH open; reset builders/flags if rthOpen prevPOC := curPOC curPOC := na curMaxVol := 0.0 hitToday := false // Build today's proxy POC during RTH (highest-volume 1m bar) if inRTH if volume > curMaxVol curMaxVol := volume curPOC := close // swap to (high+low+close)/3 if you prefer HLC3 // ---- Touch test against prevPOC (band = max(points, % of prevPOC)) bandPts = na(prevPOC) ? na : math.max(tolPoints, prevPOC * tolPercent * 0.01) touched = inRTH and not na(prevPOC) and high >= (prevPOC - bandPts) and low <= (prevPOC + bandPts) if touched hitToday := true // ---- Plots plot(prevPOC, "Prev RTH POC (proxy)", color=color.new(color.fuchsia, 0), linewidth=2, style=plot.style_linebr) bgcolor(hitToday and inRTH ? color.new(color.green, 92) : na) plotshape(showMarks and touched ? prevPOC : na, title="Touch prev POC", style=shape.circle, location=location.absolute, size=size.tiny, color=color.new(color.aqua, 0)) // ---- On-chart stats hitPct = days > 0 ? (hits * 100.0 / days) : na var table T = table.new(position.top_right, 2, 3, border_width=1) if barstate.islastconfirmedhistory table.cell(T, 0, 0, "Days") table.cell(T, 1, 0, str.tostring(days)) table.cell(T, 0, 1, "Hits") table.cell(T, 1, 1, str.tostring(hits)) table.cell(T, 0, 2, "Hit %") table.cell(T, 1, 2, na(hitPct) ? "—" : str.tostring(hitPct, "#.0") + "%")
Pine Script® indicator
by pbachwani