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Candle Strength Analyzer by The Ultimate Bull Run# Candle Strength Analyzer ## 📊 Complete Beginner's Guide --- ### 🎯 What This Indicator Does The **Candle Strength Analyzer** measures how "strong" or "weak" each candlestick is and displays a **score from 0 to 100** above or below every candle. - **Green numbers** = Bullish (price went UP) - **Red numbers** = Bearish (price went DOWN) - **Gray numbers** = Doji (price barely moved) **Higher score = Stronger candle = More reliable signal** --- ### 🕯️ Understanding Candlesticks (The Basics) If you're new to trading, here's what a candlestick shows: ``` │ ← Upper Wick (prices that were rejected) │ ┌───┐ │ │ ← Body (the "real" price movement) │ │ • Green/White body = Price went UP (Bullish) │ │ • Red/Black body = Price went DOWN (Bearish) └───┘ │ │ ← Lower Wick (prices that were rejected) ``` **Key Terms:** - **Open**: The price when the candle started - **Close**: The price when the candle ended - **High**: The highest price during the candle - **Low**: The lowest price during the candle - **Body**: The rectangle between Open and Close - **Wick/Shadow**: The thin lines above and below the body --- ## 📐 The 4 Components of Candle Strength This indicator combines **4 measurements** to calculate the final strength score. Let's understand each one: --- ### 1️⃣ Body Ratio (30% of score) **What it is:** The percentage of the candle that is "body" versus "wicks." **Formula:** ``` Body Ratio = Size of Body ÷ Total Candle Size × 100 ``` **What it tells you:** - **High Body Ratio (70-100%)**: Bulls or bears were in FULL control. The price moved in one direction and STAYED there. This is strong. - **Low Body Ratio (0-30%)**: There was a fight. Price moved up AND down but ended up roughly where it started. This is weak/indecisive. **Visual Example:** ``` Strong Candle (90% body): Weak Candle (20% body): │ │ ┌───┐ │ │ │ ┌─┴─┐ │ │ ← Mostly body │ │ ← Tiny body │ │ └─┬─┘ └───┘ │ │ │ ``` **How to interpret:** | Body Ratio | Meaning | |------------|---------| | 90-100% | **Marubozu** - Extremely strong, full commitment | | 70-90% | **Strong** - Clear winner (bulls or bears) | | 40-70% | **Normal** - Typical market activity | | 10-40% | **Weak** - Significant indecision | | 0-10% | **Doji** - Complete indecision, no winner | --- ### 2️⃣ Close Position Score (25% of score) **What it is:** WHERE the candle closed within its range (high to low). **What it tells you:** - For a **bullish (green) candle**: Closing near the HIGH means buyers were still eager at the end = STRONG - For a **bearish (red) candle**: Closing near the LOW means sellers were still eager at the end = STRONG **Visual Example:** ``` Strong Bullish: Weak Bullish: (closes near high) (closes near middle) ┌───┐ ← Close here │ │ │ ┌─┴─┐ ← Close here │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ └───┘ └───┘ │ │ ``` **Why it matters:** If price went UP but then sellers pushed it back down before the candle closed, that's a sign of weakness. The bulls couldn't hold their ground. **How to interpret:** | Close Position | For Bullish Candle | For Bearish Candle | |----------------|-------------------|-------------------| | 80-100% | Strong (near high) | Weak (near high) | | 50-80% | Moderate | Moderate | | 20-50% | Weak | Moderate | | 0-20% | Very Weak (near low) | Strong (near low) | --- ### 3️⃣ Relative Volume - RVOL (25% of score) **What is Volume?** Volume is the NUMBER of shares/contracts traded during that candle. Think of it as "how many people participated." **What is RVOL?** RVOL compares TODAY'S volume to the AVERAGE volume. **Formula:** ``` RVOL = Current Volume ÷ Average Volume (last 20 candles) ``` **What it tells you:** - **RVOL = 1.0**: Normal activity (same as average) - **RVOL = 2.0**: DOUBLE the normal activity (2x more traders involved) - **RVOL = 0.5**: HALF the normal activity (fewer traders involved) **Why it matters:** A big price move with LOW volume is suspicious - it might not last. A big price move with HIGH volume is confirmed - many traders agree. **Think of it like voting:** - High volume = Many people voted for this direction - Low volume = Only a few people voted, decision might change **How to interpret:** | RVOL | Meaning | Signal Quality | |------|---------|----------------| | 2.0+ | Very High - Institutional activity likely | ⭐⭐⭐ Excellent | | 1.5-2.0 | High - Significant interest | ⭐⭐ Good | | 1.0-1.5 | Above Average | ⭐ Acceptable | | 0.7-1.0 | Below Average | ⚠️ Caution | | < 0.7 | Low - Lack of interest | ❌ Unreliable | --- ### 4️⃣ Size vs ATR (20% of score) **What is ATR?** ATR stands for "Average True Range." It measures how much the price TYPICALLY moves. **What this component measures:** How big is THIS candle compared to how big candles USUALLY are? **Formula:** ``` ATR Ratio = This Candle's Size ÷ Average Candle Size (ATR) ``` **What it tells you:** - **ATR Ratio = 2.0**: This candle is TWICE as big as normal = Significant move - **ATR Ratio = 1.0**: This candle is normal sized - **ATR Ratio = 0.5**: This candle is HALF the normal size = Minor move **Why it matters:** A 50-point move in a stock that normally moves 100 points is small. A 50-point move in a stock that normally moves 20 points is HUGE. Context matters! **How to interpret:** | ATR Ratio | Meaning | |-----------|---------| | 2.0+ | **Expansion** - Unusually large move, potential breakout | | 1.5-2.0 | **Large** - Significant momentum | | 1.0-1.5 | **Above Average** - Notable move | | 0.5-1.0 | **Normal** - Typical movement | | < 0.5 | **Small** - Insignificant, might be noise | --- ## 🧮 How the Final Score is Calculated The indicator combines all 4 components with these weights: ``` Final Score = (Body Ratio × 30%) + (Close Position × 25%) + (RVOL Score × 25%) + (Size Score × 20%) ``` **Result: A score from 0 to 100** --- ## 📊 Understanding the Strength Score | Score | Classification | What It Means | Should You Trade It? | |-------|---------------|---------------|---------------------| | **70-100** | 🟢 STRONG | High conviction move, reliable signal | ✅ Yes - Good setup | | **40-70** | 🟡 MODERATE | Average move, needs confirmation | ⚠️ Maybe - Add other indicators | | **0-40** | 🔴 WEAK | Low conviction, unreliable | ❌ No - Wait for better setup | --- ## 🏷️ Special Pattern Markers The indicator also detects special candlestick patterns: ### ⚡ Power Candle **Requirements:** - Body Ratio > 70% (strong body) - RVOL > 1.5 (high volume) - Close Position > 80% (closes near the extreme) **What it means:** The BEST possible signal. Everything aligns perfectly. ### Ⓜ️ Marubozu **Requirements:** - Body Ratio > 90% (almost no wicks) **What it means:** Complete dominance by bulls or bears. Very strong continuation signal. ### ◆ High Volume Doji **Requirements:** - Doji candle (tiny body) - High volume **What it means:** Many traders are fighting, but no one won. Often signals a REVERSAL is coming. --- ## ⚙️ Settings Explained ### Volume Settings | Setting | Default | What It Does | |---------|---------|--------------| | Volume Lookback Period | 20 | How many candles to average for "normal" volume | | RVOL Threshold | 1.5 | What counts as "high" volume (1.5 = 50% above average) | ### ATR Settings | Setting | Default | What It Does | |---------|---------|--------------| | ATR Period | 14 | How many candles to calculate average movement | | ATR Multiplier | 1.5 | What counts as a "large" candle | ### Strength Thresholds | Setting | Default | What It Does | |---------|---------|--------------| | Strong Candle Threshold | 70 | Score needed to be "strong" | | Weak Candle Threshold | 30 | Score below this is "weak" | ### Label Filter (Important!) TradingView limits indicators to **500 labels maximum**. Use filters to see more history: | Filter Mode | Shows | Best For | |-------------|-------|----------| | All Candles | Every single candle | Short-term charts (5min, 15min) | | Strong Only (70+) | Only strong candles | Longer history, key signals only | | Moderate+ (40+) | Moderate and strong | Balance of detail and history | | Custom Minimum | Your choice | Full control | **Tip:** On daily charts, use "Strong Only" to see months of history instead of just a few weeks. ### Label Settings | Setting | What It Does | |---------|--------------| | Label Size | tiny / small / normal / large | | Show Decimal Places | Show "72.5" instead of "73" | | Label Style | With background bubble OR just text | --- ## 📖 How to Read the Info Table The table in the corner shows details for the CURRENT (most recent) candle: | Row | Meaning | |-----|---------| | **Candle Strength** | The final score (0-100) | | **Direction** | BULLISH / BEARISH / DOJI | | **Body Ratio** | Percentage of candle that is body | | **Close Position** | Where it closed (0-100) | | **Upper Wick** | Size of upper wick as % | | **Lower Wick** | Size of lower wick as % | | **RVOL** | Current volume vs average (1.5x = 50% above average) | | **Size/ATR** | Candle size vs average size | | **Classification** | STRONG / MODERATE / WEAK | | **Vol Confirmed** | Is volume above threshold? | | **Pattern** | Special pattern detected | --- ## 🎓 How to Use This Indicator ### Step 1: Add to Chart 1. Open Pine Editor in TradingView 2. Paste the code 3. Click "Add to Chart" ### Step 2: Adjust Filter (if needed) - If you see "max labels reached," change filter to "Strong Only (70+)" - This lets you see more candles in history ### Step 3: Look for Strong Signals Focus on candles with: - ✅ Score **70+** (bright green or red) - ✅ **RVOL > 1.5** (confirmed by volume) - ✅ Special markers (⚡, M, ◆) ### Step 4: Avoid Weak Signals Be careful with candles that have: - ❌ Score **below 40** (muted colors) - ❌ **RVOL < 1.0** (no volume confirmation) - ❌ Large wicks (rejection happened) --- ## 💡 Trading Tips for Beginners ### ✅ DO: 1. **Wait for strong candles (70+)** before entering trades 2. **Confirm with volume** - Look for RVOL > 1.5 3. **Use at support/resistance levels** - Strong candles at key levels are more meaningful 4. **Combine with other indicators** - RSI, MACD, or moving averages 5. **Practice on demo first** - Learn to recognize strong vs weak candles ### ❌ DON'T: 1. **Trade every candle** - Not all candles are worth trading 2. **Ignore volume** - A strong candle with low volume is suspicious 3. **Fight the trend** - Strong bearish candles in an uptrend might just be pullbacks 4. **Over-leverage** - Even strong signals can fail --- ## 📝 Quick Reference Cheat Sheet ``` STRONG CANDLE CHECKLIST: □ Score 70+ □ RVOL > 1.5 □ Body Ratio > 60% □ Close Position > 75% (bullish) or < 25% (bearish) □ At key support/resistance level WEAK CANDLE WARNING SIGNS: □ Score < 40 □ RVOL < 0.7 □ Large wicks (> 30%) □ Doji pattern □ Small candle (ATR Ratio < 0.5) ``` --- ## ⚠️ Important Disclaimers 1. **No indicator is 100% accurate** - Always use stop losses 2. **Past performance ≠ future results** - Markets change 3. **This is a tool, not a strategy** - Combine with other analysis 4. **Practice first** - Use paper trading before real money --- ## 🔔 Alerts Available Set alerts for: - Strong Bullish Candle (with volume confirmation) - Strong Bearish Candle (with volume confirmation) - Power Candle detected - Marubozu detected - High Volume Doji detected --- ## ❓ FAQ **Q: Why are some candles missing labels?** A: TradingView limits indicators to 500 labels. Use filters to see more history. **Q: The label colors are hard to see. Can I change them?** A: Yes! Go to Settings → Colors and customize all colors. **Q: Should I only trade strong candles?** A: Strong candles are MORE reliable, but not guaranteed. Always use proper risk management. **Q: What timeframe works best?** A: Works on all timeframes. Higher timeframes (4H, Daily) tend to have more reliable signals. **Q: Can I use this for crypto/forex/stocks?** A: Yes! This indicator works on any market with candlestick data and volume. --- ## 📚 Glossary | Term | Definition | |------|------------| | **Bullish** | Price is going UP / Buyers are winning | | **Bearish** | Price is going DOWN / Sellers are winning | | **Doji** | Candle where open and close are nearly equal (indecision) | | **Marubozu** | Candle with no wicks (full body) | | **RVOL** | Relative Volume - current volume vs average | | **ATR** | Average True Range - typical price movement | | **Wick/Shadow** | The thin lines above/below the candle body | | **Support** | Price level where buyers tend to step in | | **Resistance** | Price level where sellers tend to step in | | **Breakout** | When price moves beyond support/resistance | --- **Happy Trading! 📈** *Remember: The best traders are patient traders. Wait for strong setups.*
Pine Script® indicator
by TheUltimateBullRun
Liquidity Sweep Guardian (Universal % or point based) Liquidity Sweep Guardian - Complete User Guide ## Overview The **Liquidity Sweep Guardian** is a visual warning system designed to prevent premature counter-trend trades (fades) near Previous Day High (PDH) and Previous Day Low (PDL) levels. This indicator helps you avoid one of the most common trading mistakes: fading too early before liquidity sweeps complete. --- ## 🎯 Core Trading Principle ### **THE GOLDEN RULE: Don't Fade Until It's Unlocked** Price often **accelerates into key levels** to sweep liquidity before reversing. Trading against this momentum is extremely dangerous. **The Process:** 1. **Danger Zone** (Red/White Box) = ⚠️ **DO NOT FADE** - Sweep likely incoming 2. **Sweep Occurs** (Triangle marker appears) = Price penetrates the level 3. **Reclaim Happens** (Price returns above/below level) = Level is tested 4. **🔓 UNLOCKED** (Gold border, green label) = **NOW you may CONSIDER a fade** > **Important:** "UNLOCKED" means you may now *consider* a fade setup. It is NOT a trade signal itself. You still need your entry confirmation, risk management, and trade plan. --- ## 📊 Visual Elements Explained ### 1. **Danger Zone Boxes (Red Border by Default)** **Two types of zones around PDH/PDL:** - **Outer Danger Zone** (White fill): ±75pts (or 0.30%) around the level - Indicates proximity to a key level where sweeps commonly occur - Yellow/cautious trading zone - **Inner Critical Zone** (Black fill): ±25pts (or 0.10%) around the level - Highest probability area for liquidity sweep traps - Avoid fading here at all costs **What to do:** - When price enters these zones, **wait and watch** - Do not initiate counter-trend positions - Allow the sweep to play out ### 2. **Unlocked Zones (Gold Border #ffeb3b)** When a zone turns **gold/yellow** with green fill: - The level has been swept AND reclaimed - The liquidity grab is complete - You may now look for fade opportunities with proper confirmation ### 3. **PDH/PDL Lines** - **PDH Line** (Red): Previous Day High with price label - **PDL Line** (Green): Previous Day Low with price label - These are your key reference levels for the session ### 4. **Sweep Labels** **Triangle Markers (SWEEP):** - **Green Triangle** = Clean sweep (10-25pts penetration) - **Orange Triangle** = Extended sweep (25-50pts penetration) - **Red Triangle** = Deep penetration (50+ pts) - likely continuation, not reversal **Warning Labels:** - **⚠️ DEEP CONTINUATION?** = Penetration too deep, probably NOT a reversal setup **Unlock Labels:** - **🔓 LONG UNLOCKED** = PDL swept and reclaimed, may consider long fades - **🔓 SHORT UNLOCKED** = PDH swept and reclaimed, may consider short fades --- ## ⚙️ Settings Guide ### **Calculation Mode** **Use Percentage Mode (Default: ON)** - ✅ **Enabled**: Universal mode - works on NQ, ES, RTY, stocks, crypto, forex - ❌ **Disabled**: Fixed points mode - for specific instruments only **When to use each:** - **Percentage Mode**: Trading multiple instruments, or instruments with varying price levels - **Fixed Points Mode**: Single instrument focus (e.g., only trading NQ at current levels) ### **Danger Zone Settings** **Percentage Mode (Default for Universal Use):** - **Danger Zone**: 0.30% each side (≈75pts on NQ@25,000) - **Critical Zone**: 0.10% each side (≈25pts on NQ@25,000) **Fixed Points Mode (For NQ Specifically):** - **Danger Zone**: 75 points each side - **Critical Zone**: 25 points each side **Adjustment Tips:** - For more volatile instruments: Increase percentages/points - For less volatile instruments: Decrease percentages/points - For higher timeframes: Use wider zones - For lower timeframes: Use tighter zones ### **Sweep Classification** **What defines a "real" sweep:** - **Minimum**: 10pts / 0.04% - Shallow penetration may not grab enough liquidity - **Optimal**: 10-25pts / 0.04-0.10% - "Goldilocks zone" for reversal setups - **Extended**: 25-50pts / 0.10-0.20% - Deeper sweep, less reliable - **Continuation**: 50+pts / 0.20%+ - Too deep, likely NOT reversing **Max Bars for Reclaim**: 5 bars (default) - Price should reclaim the level relatively quickly - If it takes too long, the sweep may have failed ### **Visual Customization** **Box Settings:** - **Left Extension**: 60 bars (how far back the box extends) - **Right Extension**: 50 bars (how far forward the box extends) **Toggle Options:** - Show/Hide Danger Zone Boxes - Show/Hide PDH/PDL Lines - Show/Hide Price Labels on lines - Show/Hide Sweep Labels - Show/Hide Unlock Labels ### **Color Customization** All colors are fully customizable: - Danger Zone Fill & Border - Critical Zone Fill & Border - Unlocked Zone Fill & Border - PDH/PDL Line Colors - PDH/PDL Label Colors - Border Widths (1-5 pixels) - Line Widths (1-5 pixels) --- ## 🎓 Trading Strategy Examples ### **Example 1: Long Setup at PDL** 1. **Morning**: Price approaches PDL (danger zone appears) 2. **Don't Fade Yet**: Price enters critical zone - resist urge to buy 3. **Sweep**: Price drops 15pts below PDL (green triangle appears) 4. **Reclaim**: Price closes back above PDL within 3 bars 5. **🔓 UNLOCKED**: Gold border + "LONG UNLOCKED" label appears 6. **Trade Setup**: Now look for bullish confirmation (order flow, structure, etc.) ### **Example 2: Avoiding a Trap at PDH** 1. **Afternoon**: Price rallies into PDH danger zone 2. **Temptation**: You want to short here (it "looks toppy") 3. **Sweep**: Price breaks 50pts above PDH (red triangle + ⚠️ warning) 4. **Continuation**: Deep penetration suggests continuation, not reversal 5. **Result**: No unlock occurs, price keeps running higher - trap avoided! ### **Example 3: Failed Unlock (No Trade)** 1. Price sweeps PDL by 12pts (green triangle) 2. Price struggles to reclaim PDL, stays below for 10+ bars 3. No "UNLOCKED" label appears 4. **Correct Action**: Do not fade - sweep failed to reclaim --- ## 📱 Alerts The indicator includes built-in alerts for: - **Entering Danger Zones**: Get warned when price approaches PDH/PDL - **Sweep Detection**: Know immediately when a level is swept - **Unlock Signals**: Get notified when fade setups become available - **Continuation Warnings**: Alert when penetration suggests continuation **To Set Alerts:** 1. Right-click indicator → "Add Alert" 2. Select desired alert condition 3. Configure notification preferences --- ## ⚠️ Important Disclaimers ### **What This Indicator IS:** ✅ A visual warning system to prevent premature fades ✅ A tool to identify when liquidity sweeps have completed ✅ A framework for counter-trend trade timing ### **What This Indicator IS NOT:** ❌ A complete trading system ❌ An entry signal generator ❌ A guarantee of trade success ❌ A substitute for proper risk management ### **Always Remember:** - "UNLOCKED" = You may CONSIDER a fade (not a signal to trade) - You still need your own entry confirmation - You still need proper stop placement - You still need position sizing and risk management - Not every unlock leads to a successful trade - Market context and order flow still matter --- ## 🔧 Recommended Settings by Instrument ### **NQ (Nasdaq-100 E-mini Futures)** - Mode: Percentage or Fixed Points - Percentage: 0.30% / 0.10% (default) - Fixed Points: 75pts / 25pts (default) ### **ES (S&P 500 E-mini Futures)** - Mode: Percentage - Danger: 0.25% / Critical: 0.08% - Or Fixed Points: 15pts / 5pts ### **RTY (Russell 2000 E-mini Futures)** - Mode: Percentage - Danger: 0.35% / Critical: 0.12% - Or Fixed Points: 8pts / 3pts ### **Stocks (High Volume Large Caps)** - Mode: Percentage (recommended) - Danger: 0.20-0.40% / Critical: 0.08-0.15% - Adjust based on ATR and volatility ### **Crypto (BTC, ETH)** - Mode: Percentage (essential) - Danger: 0.40-0.60% / Critical: 0.15-0.20% - Higher volatility requires wider zones --- ## 💡 Pro Tips 1. **Use on Higher Timeframes**: Works best on 5min, 15min, 1hr charts 2. **Combine with Order Flow**: Use with footprint/delta for confirmation 3. **Watch Volume**: Strong volume on sweep = better reversal potential 4. **Consider Time of Day**: Sweeps during RTH often more reliable 5. **Multiple Timeframes**: Check if higher TF also shows unlock 6. **Don't Force Trades**: Not every session produces clean setups 7. **Journal Results**: Track which unlock types work best for you 8. **Respect Continuation Signals**: When indicator says "too deep," listen --- ## 🆘 Troubleshooting **Q: Box isn't showing up** A: Check that "Show Danger Zone Boxes" is enabled in Visual Settings **Q: No price on labels** A: Enable "Show Price Labels on Lines" in Visual Settings **Q: Zones seem too tight/wide** A: Adjust Danger Zone % or points based on current volatility **Q: Getting too many/too few unlocks** A: Adjust sweep classification thresholds (min/max penetration) **Q: Want thicker/thinner lines** A: Adjust line widths in "PDH/PDL Line Colors" section **Q: Colors not matching my chart theme** A: Fully customize all colors in the color settings groups --- ## 📚 Additional Resources - Study price action around PDH/PDL on your instruments - Learn about liquidity sweeps and stop hunts - Understand market structure and order flow - Practice identifying setups on replay/historical data - Keep a trading journal of unlock scenarios --- *Remember: The best trade is often the one you don't take. This indicator helps you avoid the trades you shouldn't take, so you can focus on the ones you should.*
Pine Script® indicator
by DeLeBlanc
Price vs Moving Average Cross (Golden & Death Signals)This indicator detects price crossings against multiple moving averages, not crossings between moving averages themselves. 🔹 Core Concept A Golden Signal occurs when the price (close) crosses above a selected moving average. A Death Signal occurs when the price (close) crosses below a selected moving average. ⚠️ This is NOT a moving-average-to-moving-average crossover indicator. It is a price-to-moving-average crossover indicator. 📈 Moving Average Settings The indicator uses three independent moving averages, each configurable by the user: 1️⃣ Moving Average 1 (Golden Signal) Default: 20-period Type: EMA or SMA Signal: Price crossing above MA → Golden Signal 2️⃣ Moving Average 2 (Golden Signal) Default: 50-period Type: EMA or SMA Signal: Price crossing above MA → Golden Signal 3️⃣ Moving Average 3 (Death Signal) Default: 100-period Type: EMA or SMA Signal: Price crossing below MA → Death Signal 🔔 Signal Logic Signal Type Condition Golden Cross 1 Close price crosses above MA 1 Golden Cross 2 Close price crosses above MA 2 Death Cross Close price crosses below MA 3 Each signal is evaluated independently. 📊 Visual Representation Green Up Arrow → Price crosses above MA 1 Purple Up Arrow → Price crosses above MA 2 Red Down Arrow → Price crosses below MA 3 All moving averages are plotted directly on the price chart. 🎯 Practical Use Cases Identifying trend initiation points Confirming pullback breakouts Acting as an entry timing assistant Using MA 3 as a trend filter / exit warning ⚠️ Important Notes This indicator may generate false signals in sideways or ranging markets. Best used in combination with: Higher-timeframe trend confirmation Volume indicators Support & resistance levels 🧠 Summary ✔️ Price ↔ Moving Average crossover ❌ Moving Average ↔ Moving Average crossover This indicator is designed for trend-following traders who want clear and simple price confirmation signals. 원하시면 “True MA Golden Cross version” Scalping-optimized version (3m / 5m) Trend + Momentum filtered version
Pine Script® indicator
by hyeyo
Liquidity Sweep Sniper AP StyleAP Capital – Liquidity Sweep Sniper (Fab-Style) 📌 Overview This indicator is a precision scalping tool inspired by professional liquidity-based trading concepts often demonstrated by elite intraday scalpers. The script focuses on liquidity sweeps followed by strong displacement, aiming to capture short, high-probability momentum moves — particularly effective on lower timeframes (1–5 min) during active market sessions. It is not a signal spam tool. Signals appear only when multiple objective conditions align. 🧠 Core Concept Markets do not move randomly — they seek liquidity before expanding. This indicator identifies: Buy-side / Sell-side liquidity Liquidity sweeps (stop-hunts) Strong displacement candles reclaiming price Optional higher-timeframe trend alignment Only when all conditions are met does a signal print. 🔍 What the Indicator Detects 1️⃣ Liquidity Pools Equal highs or equal lows detected within a configurable lookback Minimum number of touches required ATR-based tolerance to adapt to volatility These levels represent areas where stop orders are likely resting. 2️⃣ Liquidity Sweep A valid sweep requires: Price to wick beyond the liquidity level Candle to close back inside the range This indicates failed breakout / stop-hunt behaviour. 3️⃣ Displacement Confirmation After the sweep, the candle must show: Strong body (default >60% of candle range) Candle range large relative to ATR Clear directional intent (momentum) This filters out weak reactions and chop. 4️⃣ Optional Trend Filter EMA-based higher-timeframe bias Helps align scalps with dominant direction Can be enabled or disabled 📈 Signals BUY: Sell-side liquidity sweep → bullish displacement SELL: Buy-side liquidity sweep → bearish displacement Signals are plotted directly on the chart and can be used with alerts. ⚙️ Recommended Usage Markets: XAUUSD, indices, liquid FX pairs Timeframes: 1m–5m Sessions: London & New York (best performance) Risk Management: Always required — this tool does not place trades Best used as a confirmation tool, not standalone. ⚠️ Important Notes This indicator is inspired by liquidity-based scalping concepts, not an exact replication of any individual trader’s private strategy. No indicator predicts the future — this tool highlights high-probability scenarios, not guarantees. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
Pine Script® indicator
by APCapitalTrading
Day Color CandlesThe script uses TradingView’s built-in dayofweek value (where Monday = 1 and Sunday = 7) to detect the current bar’s weekday. For each weekday, a specific color is assigned — green for Monday, blue for Tuesday, purple for Wednesday, orange for Thursday, yellow for Friday, gray for Saturday, and red for Sunday. Instead of plotting new candles, the script uses barcolor() to recolor the existing chart candles. This avoids conflicts with TradingView’s rule that a script may contain only one main declaration. The price data remains unchanged — only the visual appearance of the candles is modified to help the user visually separate trading days.
Pine Script® indicator
by Pavel_Cheba
Bull/Bear vs Base vs Index (% Change Spread)Visualizes the performance gap ("Beta Decay") between 3x Leveraged ETFs (SOXL/SOXS) and their underlying sector (SOXX), relative to the S&P 500 (SPY). This indicator is designed for traders who trade leveraged products (like SOXL/SOXS, TQQQ/SQQQ) and need to see true relative strength beyond simple price action. It calculates the percentage change over a user-defined lookback period for four instruments: Base (1x): The sector benchmark (Default: SOXX). Bull (3x): The leveraged long ETF (Default: SOXL). Bear (-3x): The leveraged inverse ETF (Default: SOXS). Index: The broad market zero-line (Default: SPY). It then plots the Spread to reveal the health of the trend: Bull Spread (Green Line): Bull % - Base % Bear Spread (Red Line): Bear % - Base % Base vs Index (Filled Area): Base % - SPY % 🧠 The Logic: Why Use Spreads? In a perfectly efficient trending market, a 3x Bull ETF should move exactly 300% of the underlying asset. However, in choppy or volatile markets, volatility decay (beta slippage) causes leveraged ETFs to underperform mathematically. Positive Spread: The leveraged ETF is successfully capturing momentum (The "Sweet Spot"). Negative Spread: The leveraged ETF is suffering from drag or the underlying asset is chopping. 📈 Recommended Trading Plan Note: This indicator works best as a filter for entry conditions, not a standalone signal. Always use proper risk management. Strategy A: The "Clean Trend" (Momentum) Goal: Enter a 3x position only when volatility drag is minimal. 1. Bull Signal: Condition 1: The Base vs Index (Area) is Green (Sector is outperforming SPY). Condition 2: The Bull Spread (Green Line) is Positive (> 0). Why: This confirms the sector is strong AND the 3x ETF is amplifying that move efficiently without decay eating the profits. 2. Bear Signal: Condition 1: The Base vs Index (Area) is Red (Sector is lagging SPY). Condition 2: The Bear Spread (Red Line) is Positive (> 0). Why: This confirms the sector is crashing and the Bear ETF is successfully capturing the downside momentum. Strategy B: The "Decay Avoidance" (Cash is King) Goal: Avoid leveraged funds during chop. Condition: If BOTH the Bull Spread and Bear Spread are Negative (< 0) (below the zero line). Action: Stay in Cash or trade the 1x underlying (SOXX) only. Why: When both spreads are negative, it mathematically proves that the market is too choppy for leverage. Both the Long and Short leveraged funds are losing value relative to the underlying asset. Features: Pine Script® v6: Updated for the latest engine performance and visuals. Dashboard Table: Real-time percentage spreads displayed directly on the chart (customizable position). Fully Customizable: Works on any sector (e.g., set inputs to QQQ/TQQQ/SQQQ for Tech). Disclaimer: Trading leveraged ETFs involves significant risk. This script is for educational purposes only.
Pine Script® indicator
by heliav8r
MGC1! Sniper Levels [NY Midnight + PDH/PDL + VWAP]This script, titled "MGC1! Sniper Levels ," is a specialized institutional-grade technical indicator designed for intraday trading on Micro Gold (MGC1!) futures. It merges Time & Price theory with Statistical Volatility to create a comprehensive roadmap for high-probability "Sniper" entries. Core Technical Components NY Midnight Pivot: Automatically identifies and plots the New York Midnight opening price. This level serves as the "True Open" for the daily session, helping traders determine whether the market is in a Premium or Discount zone relative to the daily start. Previous Day Structure (PDH/PDL): Displays the Previous Day’s High and Low using a background security call. These levels are primary targets for Liquidity Sweeps (trapping retail traders) before a reversal occurs. Advanced Session VWAP: Calculates the Volume Weighted Average Price starting from the session open. Unlike a standard moving average, VWAP represents the true fair value based on actual capital commitment. Standard Deviation Extensions (SD 1, 2, 3): Plots three layers of volatility bands based on the variance of price and volume. SD1 & SD2: Act as dynamic support and resistance within normal market conditions. SD3 (Extreme Zones): Highlights the "Extreme Long" and "Extreme Short" zones, representing areas where 99.7% of price action is statistically contained, often leading to sharp mean-reversion moves. Key Features & Interface Customizable Labels: Includes a specific toggle to show or hide Standard Deviation labels. This allows for a cleaner chart when focusing on ICT/SMC price action while maintaining the colored "Zones" for visual context. Real-Time Vignettes: High-contrast labels appear at the right edge of the price action, providing the exact numerical value of every key level (VWAP, PDH, NY Midnight) for immediate order execution. Previous VWAP Close: Plots the final VWAP value from the prior session. This level often acts as a magnetic "fair value" target during the current session's open. Strategic Trading Application The script is built for the Gold Sniper MGC1! persona to identify "Smart Money" reversals. A typical setup involves waiting for price to reach an SD3 Extreme Zone that coincides with the PDH or PDL. Once the price "sweeps" these levels and shows a Market Structure Shift (MSS) back toward the VWAP, a high-probability trade is triggered.
Pine Script® indicator
by caktrading
CVD Divergence Background By HKOverview This indicator visualizes Delta Divergences (also known as Absorption) directly on your main chart. It highlights candles where the price direction contradicts the underlying net volume flow (CVD). This is a powerful method to spot "traps," limit order absorption, and potential reversals. How it Works The script calculates the Intrabar Volume Delta based on price action relative to the candle's range. It then compares this Delta with the candle's color (Open vs. Close). Bearish Divergence (Absorption Top): Scenario: The candle is GREEN (Price closed higher), but the Volume Delta is NEGATIVE (Net Selling). Visual: Red Background. Meaning: Sellers are aggressively absorbing the buying pressure via limit orders. Price struggled to rise despite the volume. Bullish Divergence (Absorption Bottom): Scenario: The candle is RED (Price closed lower), but the Volume Delta is POSITIVE (Net Buying). Visual: Green Background. Meaning: Buyers are aggressively absorbing the selling pressure via limit orders. Price struggled to fall despite the volume. Features Background Highlighting: Instantly spot divergences without checking a separate oscillator window. Seamless Integration: Works perfectly behind your price candles and other indicators (like Big Trade detectors). Customizable: You can adjust the colors and transparency to fit your chart theme. Use Case Use this to identify exhausted moves. If you see a green candle with a red background at a resistance level, it suggests that buyers are running into a wall of sellers, increasing the probability of a reversal.
Pine Script® indicator
by colacorn
Position Calculator--- # Position Calculator Calculates the optimal position size with a fixed profit/loss ratio based on opening, stop-loss, and take-profit levels. Determines the direction of the position based on the opening and stop-loss settings. Initial use requires manual setting of opening, take-profit, and stop-loss. Afterward, you can manually drag the price line to set values ​​and the system will automatically calculate position information. --- # 仓位计算器 通过开仓、止损、止盈计算固定盈亏比适合的开仓数量，根据开仓和止损判断开仓方向。 首次使用需要手动设置开仓、止盈、止损，之后可以手动拖拽价格线设置值然后自动计算仓位信息。
Pine Script® indicator
by v50me
Market Phase Dashboard MTFGetting into a trade is the easy part. if anyone out there could use a little assistance in knowing when to exit a trade this ones for you.. This is a Market Phase Dashboard MTF (Multi-Timeframe) that classifies market conditions into 4 distinct phases based on trend + momentum alignment. Here's what it does: The 4 Market Phases: CONTINUATION 🟢 - Uptrend (EMA rising) + Strong momentum (RSI > 55) Translation: "Trend is strong, keep riding it" SLOWING 🟠 - Two scenarios: Uptrend but momentum fading (RSI ≤ 55), OR Downtrend but momentum not fully committed (RSI ≥ 45) Translation: "Trend losing steam, be cautious" EXHAUSTION 🔴 - Downtrend (EMA falling) + Weak momentum (RSI < 45) Translation: "Trend is dying, possible reversal coming" NEUTRAL ⚪ - Anything that doesn't fit above (shouldn't happen much with these thresholds) Multi-Timeframe View: Shows phases for: Chart TF - Whatever timeframe you're viewing (only updates on confirmed bar close) 5m - Always shows 5-minute phase 15m - Always shows 15-minute phase Visual Cues: Background color changes based on the live chart timeframe phase (updates in real-time, not waiting for bar close) Table shows confirmed phases for all timeframes Practical Use: Helps you understand if different timeframes are aligned. For example: All 3 showing CONTINUATION = strong aligned trend, high confidence trades 15m EXHAUSTION but 5m CONTINUATION = possible short-term bounce in downtrend Mixed signals = choppy/transitional market, stay cautious It's basically a trend health checker across multiple timeframes at a glance! I am also in the works of adding every higher time frame so that it will consist of 5 min all the way to the 12 mo time frame i will keep you guys updated as i update this indicator.
Pine Script® indicator
by wateriskey6689
1st 15min 🚦First Candle 🟢🔴🤡 1. Timeframe • This indicator is designed to be used on the 1-minute (1m) chart. 2. Purple range • From 9:30 to 9:45 NY time, it records the high and low. • After 9:45, it locks two purple lines (top and bottom). 3. Activation • Nothing happens until price breaks above or below the purple range. 4. FVG detection • Bullish FVG: current candle’s low is above the high from two candles ago. • Bearish FVG: current candle’s high is below the low from two candles ago. 5. Signals & drawings • Draws FVG zones with entry and stop-loss levels. • Trigger candles are colored green (bullish) or red (bearish). 6. Alerts • Alerts fire for new FVGs, entry hits, and stop-loss hits.
Pine Script® indicator
by sergeytsypan