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EMA 1 & SALMA Intersection StrategyTrading Strategy: EMA 1 & SALMA Crossover System This strategy is a Trend-Following system that focuses on the direct interaction between the price (represented by EMA 1) and a smoothed trendline (SALMA). Instead of relying on the color changes of the indicator, it uses mechanical crossover signals to enter and exit trades. 1. Indicators Used EMA 1 (Exponential Moving Average): Since the period is 1, it effectively represents the Current Price. It reacts instantly to every market move. SALMA v3.0 (Smoothed Adaptive Lattice Moving Average): A double-smoothed moving average that acts as the "Base Line" or "Trend Support/Resistance." RSI (Relative Strength Index): Used as a Momentum Filter to ensure we don't trade against the market's strength. 2. Buy (Long) Entry Rules You enter a Long position when the following conditions are met: The Crossover: The EMA 1 (Price) crosses ABOVE the SALMA line. This indicates that the short-term momentum is shifting higher than the average trend. The Filter (RSI): The RSI must be above 50. This confirms that the buyers are in control and the upward move has enough strength. 3. Sell (Short) Entry Rules You enter a Short position when the following conditions are met: The Crossunder: The EMA 1 (Price) crosses BELOW the SALMA line. This indicates a breakdown in price action. The Filter (RSI): The RSI must be below 50. This confirms that the sellers are dominating and the downward momentum is real. 4. Key Advantages of This System Objectivity: You don't guess based on the color of the line; you wait for a clear physical break (cross) of the line. Precision: By using EMA 1, you get the earliest possible entry signal compared to slower moving averages. False Signal Protection: The RSI 50 filter prevents you from entering "weak" trades where the price crosses the line but lacks the volume or momentum to continue.
Pine Script® strategy
by Oguzbey07
Price Action High 2 + Risk/Reward VisualizerIntroduction: Price Action High 2 (Bull Flag) Setup This script identifies the High 2 (H2) setup, a staple price action pattern popularized by Al Brooks. The High 2 is a high-probability continuation pattern designed to catch the resumption of a bull trend after a two-legged pullback (a "complex" bull flag). In a strong uptrend, the first attempt to end a pullback often fails (High 1). The High 2 represents the second, and usually more reliable, attempt by bulls to take control, often forming a "double bottom" structure within the flag. How the Logic Works The indicator follows a strict state-machine logic to ensure the pattern is valid: Trend Confirmation: The script filters for an established uptrend where price is above a rising EMA (adjustable in settings). Pullback Identification: It looks for a sequence of bars making lower highs. High 1 (H1): The first bar in the correction that breaks above the high of the prior bar. The Second Leg: The script then waits for the price to again fail to break a high, confirming a second leg of the pullback. High 2 (H2): The signal is triggered when a bar breaks the high of the previous bar for the second time. Key Features Signal Bar Quality Filter: Not all High 2s are equal. This script includes a filter ensuring the signal bar closes in the upper portion of its range (bullish conviction) to avoid "weak" breakouts. Automated Risk/Reward Visualizer: Upon a signal, the script automatically projects a Stop Loss (at the signal bar low) and a Take Profit level based on a customizable R:R ratio. Clean Visuals: Labeled "H2" markers and dashed trend lines keep the chart uncluttered. How to Trade It Entry: Place a buy-stop order 1 tick above the High 2 signal bar. Stop Loss: Traditionally placed below the low of the signal bar or the most recent swing low. Target: Common targets include a 1:2 Risk/Reward ratio or the previous major swing high. Settings Guide EMA Length: Adjust this to match your timeframe (e.g., 20 for intraday, 50 for daily). Min Close %: Set this to 50% or higher to ensure you only take trades where the bulls finished the bar strong. Risk:Reward Ratio: Customize your profit targets to align with your personal trading plan.
Pine Script® indicator
by rhotov
ICT Liquidity Sweep/Swing Fail Pattern V.1# ICT Liquidity Sweep/Swing Fail Pattern V.1 ## Indicator Description & User Guide --- ## 📊 Indicator Overview **Name:** ICT Liquidity Sweep/Swing Fail Pattern V.1 **Type:** Support/Resistance & Liquidity Detection **Trading Style:** ICT Concepts (Inner Circle Trader) **Best Timeframes:** 1M, 5M, 15M, 1H --- ## 🎯 Core Features ### 1. **Support & Resistance Lines** - Automatically draws key swing high and swing low levels - Based on significant pivot points in price structure - Updates dynamically as new swings form ### 2. **"X" Mark - Liquidity Sweep** - **Symbol:** X marker on chart - **Meaning:** Indicates a liquidity sweep (stop hunt) - **What it shows:** Price briefly moved beyond a key level to trigger stops, then reversed - **Trading significance:** High-probability reversal zones after liquidity is taken ### 3. **"SFP" Label - Swing Failure Pattern** - **Symbol:** SFP text label - **Meaning:** Swing Failure Pattern detected - **What it shows:** Price attempted to make a new high/low but failed and reversed sharply - **Trading significance:** Strong reversal signal - smart money rejecting the level --- ## 📈 How to Use This Indicator ### Entry Setup Strategy: #### **For SHORT Trades (Sell):** 1. Wait for **SFP** to appear at a swing high 2. Look for **X marker** confirming liquidity sweep above the high 3. **Entry Zone (Red Box):** Enter SHORT positions when price returns to this zone 4. **Stop Loss:** Place above the red zone (above the swept high) 5. **Take Profit (Green Box):** Target the green zone below #### **For LONG Trades (Buy):** 1. Wait for **SFP** to appear at a swing low 2. Look for **X marker** confirming liquidity sweep below the low 3. **Entry Zone (Green Box):** Enter LONG positions when price returns to this zone 4. **Stop Loss:** Place below the green zone (below the swept low) 5. **Take Profit (Red Box):** Target the red zone above --- ## 🎨 Color Coding System | Color | Zone Type | Usage | |-------|-----------|-------| | 🔴 **Red Box** | Stop Loss / Supply Zone | Place SL here for LONG trades / Entry zone for SHORT trades | | 🟢 **Green Box** | Take Profit / Demand Zone | Target zone for LONG trades / Place SL here for SHORT trades | | ❌ **X Mark** | Liquidity Sweep Point | Stop hunt occurred - reversal likely | | 📝 **SFP Label** | Swing Failure Pattern | Failed breakout - strong reversal signal | --- ## 💡 Trading Examples ### Example 1: SHORT Trade (As shown in your chart) ``` 1. SFP appears at swing high (Red zone around 4,000) 2. X marker confirms liquidity sweep above the high 3. Entry: SHORT when price re-enters red zone 4. Stop Loss: Above red zone (e.g., 4,002) 5. Take Profit: Green zone below (3,964-3,972) 6. Risk:Reward = 1:3+ ``` ### Example 2: LONG Trade ``` 1. SFP appears at swing low (Green zone) 2. X marker confirms liquidity sweep below the low 3. Entry: LONG when price re-enters green zone 4. Stop Loss: Below green zone 5. Take Profit: Previous red zone above 6. Risk:Reward = 1:2 minimum ``` --- ## ⚠️ Important Trading Rules ### ✅ DO: - Wait for BOTH SFP and X marker confirmation - Enter on price returning to the zone (not on first touch) - Use proper position sizing (1-2% risk per trade) - Combine with market structure analysis - Look for confluences (orderblocks, fair value gaps) ### ❌ DON'T: - Trade against the higher timeframe trend - Enter without confirmation signals - Ignore the colored zones for SL/TP placement - Overtrade - wait for quality setups - Move stop loss to breakeven too early --- ## 🔧 Indicator Settings (Typical) **Adjustable Parameters:** - Swing Length: Number of bars to identify swing points - Show/Hide X markers - Show/Hide SFP labels - Zone opacity and colors - Line thickness --- ## 📚 ICT Concepts Explained ### **Liquidity Sweep:** Smart money intentionally pushes price beyond key levels to trigger retail stop losses, then reverses to their intended direction. The X marker identifies these moments. ### **Swing Failure Pattern (SFP):** Price attempts to make a new high/low but lacks follow-through, indicating weak momentum and likely reversal. Similar to a "false breakout" but more specific to swing structures. ### **Supply & Demand Zones:** - **Red zones** = Areas where selling pressure overwhelmed buyers - **Green zones** = Areas where buying pressure overwhelmed sellers - These zones act as magnets for price to return and react --- ## 🎓 Best Practices 1. **Confluence is Key:** - Combine with daily/weekly bias - Check for orderblocks nearby - Look for imbalances (FVG) 2. **Session Timing:** - Best during London/New York sessions - Avoid low liquidity periods 3. **Risk Management:** - Never risk more than 1-2% per trade - Use proper lot sizing - Take partial profits at key levels 4. **Timeframe Correlation:** - Check higher timeframe for bias - Enter on lower timeframe for precision - Exit based on higher timeframe targets --- ## 📞 Support & Updates **Version:** 1.0 **Compatibility:** TradingView Pine Script v5 **Updates:** Regular improvements based on ICT methodology --- ## ⚡ Quick Reference Card | Signal | Action | SL Placement | TP Target | |--------|--------|--------------|-----------| | SFP + X at High | SHORT at Red Zone | Above Red | Green Zone | | SFP + X at Low | LONG at Green Zone | Below Green | Red Zone | **Remember:** The indicator shows you WHERE to trade, but YOU decide WHEN based on confirmation and market context. --- *Disclaimer: This indicator is a tool for technical analysis. Always use proper risk management and never trade with money you cannot afford to lose.*
Pine Script® indicator
by wut_trader
3
New York Sessions High/Low with Liquidity Purge CriteriaDisplays horizontal lines at the highest high and lowest low of the NY AM (09:30–12:00) and NY PM (13:30–16:00) sessions in New York time. Lines extend forward until price strongly breaks them by a user-defined threshold (N points), at which point they cease extending - liquidity purged. Option to show only active lines (unpurged liquidity) - toggle to hide old liquidity pools for a cleaner chart. Customizable colors, line styles, width, lookback days and purge threshold.
Pine Script® indicator
by LimYX
1
SilverHawk Trend Flow Part of SilverHawk Suite This script is designed to be used with the SilverHawk Suite workflow (context → trigger → confirmation → execution). It works standalone, but the highest accuracy comes from using the full suite together. Where it fits: • Role: Context What it does: Colors candles based on detected trend regime, so you trade with the prevailing direction and avoid fighting structure. How to use: • Bullish color: prefer long triggers only • Bearish color: prefer short triggers only • No clear trend / transition: stand down and wait for the suite trigger + confirmation Visual Tip: (important) If candles look “hidden”: Settings → Visual Order → Bring To Front Alerts: New Up Trend / New Down Trend alerts trigger on confirmed candles (non-repainting style). Suite note: For full workflow and loadouts, start with: “SilverHawk Suite — Start Here (Workflow Guide)” (free) Credits / License Based on PhantomFlow Trend Detector (MPL-2.0). This script remains MPL-2.0.
Pine Script® indicator
by bader85
Performance with Okuninushi Line Area Determinations**Performance Indicator with Market Structure Analysis** Building upon TradingView's official Performance indicator, I've added a custom column to assess current market structure using my Okuninushi Line methodology, which visualizes the AB structure concept. **What is the AB Structure?** The AB structure identifies equilibrium levels based on recent price action. The Okuninushi Line calculates the 50% midpoint between the highest high and lowest low over a specified lookback period. In this implementation, I use a 65-day period on the daily timeframe (representing one quarter: 13 weeks × 5 trading days), though this is fully customizable. **Market Structure Classification:** - **Above Okuninushi Line** → "upper to okuni" → Price is in the **Premium Area** (bullish structure) - **Below Okuninushi Line** → "down to okuni" → Price is in the **Discount Area** (bearish structure) This additional column provides an instant visual reference for whether each asset is currently trading above or below its equilibrium level, complementing the traditional performance metrics with structural context. ---
Pine Script® indicator
by YAMAGUCHI-KUNI
Sessions + EMAS + Nube (Mini Table)This indicator is designed to help traders analyze market trends and identify potential trading opportunities. It provides clear visual signals based on price behavior and technical calculations, allowing traders to better understand market structure, momentum, and direction. The indicator can be used on any market and timeframe, making it suitable for both intraday and swing trading. It is intended as a decision-support tool and should be used in combination with proper risk management and other forms of analysis.
Pine Script® indicator
by raulerick351
Maestro 4hThis indicator is designed to help traders analyze market trends and identify potential trading opportunities. It provides clear visual signals based on price behavior and technical calculations, allowing traders to better understand market structure, momentum, and direction. The indicator can be used on any market and timeframe, making it suitable for both intraday and swing trading. It is intended as a decision-support tool and should be used in combination with proper risk management and other forms of analysis.
Pine Script® indicator
by raulerick351
ES Multi-Timeframe SMC Entry SystemOverviewThis is a comprehensive Smart Money Concepts (SMC) trading strategy for ES1! (E-mini S&P 500) futures that provides simultaneous buy and sell signals across three timeframes: Daily, Weekly, and Monthly. It incorporates your complete entry checklists, confluence scoring system, and automated risk management.Core Features1. Multi-Timeframe Signal Generation Daily Signals (D) - For intraday/swing trades (1-3 day holds) Weekly Signals (W) - For swing trades (3-10 day holds) Monthly Signals (M) - For position trades (weeks to months) All three timeframes can trigger simultaneously (pyramiding enabled) 2. Smart Money Concepts ImplementationOrder Blocks (OB) Automatically detects bullish and bearish order blocks Bullish OB = Down candle before strong impulse up Bearish OB = Up candle before strong impulse down Validates freshness (< 10 bars = higher quality) Visual boxes displayed on chart Fair Value Gaps (FVG) Identifies 3-candle imbalance patterns Bullish FVG = Gap between high and current low Bearish FVG = Gap between low and current high Tracks unfilled gaps as targets/entry zones Auto-removes when filled Premium/Discount Zones Calculates 50-period swing range Premium = Upper 50% (short from here) Discount = Lower 50% (long from here) Deep zones (<30% or >70%) for higher quality setups Visual shading: Red = Premium, Green = Discount Liquidity Sweeps Sell-Side Sweep (SSL) = False break below lows → reversal up Buy-Side Sweep (BSL) = False break above highs → reversal down Marked with yellow labels on chart Valid for 10 bars after occurrence Break of Structure (BOS) Identifies when price breaks recent swing high/low Confirms trend continuation Marked with small circles on chart 3. Confluence Scoring SystemEach timeframe has a 10-point scoring system based on your checklist requirements:Daily Score (10 points max) HTF Trend Alignment (2 pts) - 4H and Daily EMAs aligned SMC Structure (2 pts) - OB in correct zone with HTF bias Liquidity Sweep (1 pt) - Recent SSL/BSL occurred Volume Confirmation (1 pt) - Volume > 1.2x 20-period average Optimal Time (1 pt) - 9:30-12 PM or 2-4 PM ET (avoids lunch) Risk-Reward >2:1 (1 pt) - Built into exit strategy Clean Price Action (1 pt) - BOS occurred FVG Present (1 pt) - Near unfilled fair value gap Minimum Required: 6/10 (adjustable)Weekly Score (10 points max) Weekly/Monthly Alignment (2 pts) - W and M EMAs aligned Daily/Weekly Alignment (2 pts) - D and W trends match Premium/Discount Correct (2 pts) - Deep zone + trend alignment Major Liquidity Event (1 pt) - SSL/BSL sweep Order Block Present (1 pt) - Valid OB detected Risk-Reward >3:1 (1 pt) - Built into exit Fresh Order Block (1 pt) - OB < 10 bars old Minimum Required: 7/10 (adjustable)Monthly Score (10 points max) Monthly/Weekly Alignment (2 pts) - M and W trends match Weekly OB in Monthly Zone (2 pts) - OB in deep discount/premium Major Liquidity Sweep (2 pts) - Significant SSL/BSL Strong Trend Alignment (2 pts) - D, W, M all aligned Risk-Reward >4:1 (1 pt) - Built into exit Extreme Zone (1 pt) - Price <20% or >80% of range Minimum Required: 8/10 (adjustable)4. Entry ConditionsDaily Long Entry ✅ Daily score ≥ 6/10 ✅ 4H trend bullish (price > EMAs) ✅ Price in discount zone ✅ Bullish OB OR SSL sweep OR near bullish FVG ✅ NOT during avoid times (lunch/first 5 min)Daily Short Entry ✅ Daily score ≥ 6/10 ✅ 4H trend bearish ✅ Price in premium zone ✅ Bearish OB OR BSL sweep OR near bearish FVG ✅ NOT during avoid timesWeekly Long Entry ✅ Weekly score ≥ 7/10 ✅ Weekly trend bullish ✅ Daily trend bullish ✅ Price in discount ✅ Bullish OB OR SSL sweepWeekly Short Entry ✅ Weekly score ≥ 7/10 ✅ Weekly trend bearish ✅ Daily trend bearish ✅ Price in premium ✅ Bearish OB OR BSL sweepMonthly Long Entry ✅ Monthly score ≥ 8/10 ✅ Monthly trend bullish ✅ Weekly trend bullish ✅ Price in DEEP discount (<30%) ✅ Bullish order block presentMonthly Short Entry ✅ Monthly score ≥ 8/10 ✅ Monthly trend bearish ✅ Weekly trend bearish ✅ Price in DEEP premium (>70%) ✅ Bearish order block present5. Automated Risk ManagementPosition Sizing (Per Entry) Daily: 1.0% account risk per trade Weekly: 0.75% account risk per trade Monthly: 0.5% account risk per trade Formula: Contracts = (Account Equity × Risk%) ÷ (Stop Points × $50) Minimum = 1 contractStop Losses Daily: 12 points ($600 per contract) Weekly: 40 points ($2,000 per contract) Monthly: 100 points ($5,000 per contract) Profit Targets (Risk:Reward) Daily: 2:1 = 24 points ($1,200 profit) Weekly: 3:1 = 120 points ($6,000 profit) Monthly: 4:1 = 400 points ($20,000 profit) Example with $50,000 AccountDaily Trade: Risk = $500 (1% of $50k) Stop = 12 points × $50 = $600 Contracts = $500 ÷ $600 = 0.83 → 1 contract Target = 24 points = $1,200 profit Weekly Trade: Risk = $375 (0.75% of $50k) Stop = 40 points × $50 = $2,000 Contracts = $375 ÷ $2,000 = 0.18 → 1 contract Target = 120 points = $6,000 profit Monthly Trade: Risk = $250 (0.5% of $50k) Stop = 100 points × $50 = $5,000 Contracts = $250 ÷ $5,000 = 0.05 → 1 contract Target = 400 points = $20,000 profit 6. Visual Elements on ChartKey Levels Previous Daily High/Low - Red/Green solid lines Previous Weekly High/Low - Red/Green circles Previous Monthly High/Low - Red/Green crosses Equilibrium Line - White dotted line (50% of range) Zones Premium Zone - Light red shading (upper 50%) Discount Zone - Light green shading (lower 50%) SMC Markings Bullish Order Blocks - Green boxes with "Bull OB" label Bearish Order Blocks - Red boxes with "Bear OB" label Bullish FVGs - Green boxes with "FVG↑" Bearish FVGs - Red boxes with "FVG↓" Liquidity Sweeps - Yellow "SSL" (down) or "BSL" (up) labels Break of Structure - Small lime/red circles Entry Signals Daily Long - Small lime triangle ▲ with "D" below price Daily Short - Small red triangle ▼ with "D" above price Weekly Long - Medium green triangle ▲ with "W" below price Weekly Short - Medium maroon triangle ▼ with "W" above price Monthly Long - Large aqua triangle ▲ with "M" below price Monthly Short - Large fuchsia triangle ▼ with "M" above price 7. Information TablesConfluence Score Table (Top Right) ┌──────────┬────────┬────────┬────────┐ │ TF │ SCORE │ STATUS │ SIGNAL │ ├──────────┼────────┼────────┼────────┤ │ 📊 DAILY │ 7/10 │ ✓ PASS │ 🔼 │ │ 📈 WEEKLY│ 6/10 │ ✗ WAIT │ ━ │ │ 🌙 MONTH │ 9/10 │ ✓ PASS │ 🔽 │ ├──────────┴────────┴────────┴────────┤ │ P&L: $2,450 │ └─────────────────────────────────────┘ Green scores = Pass (meets minimum threshold) Orange/Red scores = Fail (wait for better setup) 🔼 = Long signal active 🔽 = Short signal active ━ = No signal Entry Checklist Table (Bottom Right) ┌──────────────┬───┐ │ CHECKLIST │ ✓ │ ├──────────────┼───┤ │ ━ DAILY ━ │ │ │ HTF Trend │ ✓ │ │ Zone │ ✓ │ │ OB │ ✗ │ │ Liq Sweep │ ✓ │ │ Volume │ ✓ │ │ ━ WEEKLY ━ │ │ │ W/M Align │ ✓ │ │ Deep Zone │ ✗ │ │ ━ MONTHLY ━ │ │ │ M/W/D Align │ ✓ │ │ Zone: Discount│ │ └──────────────┴───┘ Green ✓ = Condition met Red ✗ = Condition not met Real-time updates as market conditions change 8. Alert SystemIndividual Alerts: "Daily Long" - Triggers when daily long setup appears "Daily Short" - Triggers when daily short setup appears "Weekly Long" - Triggers when weekly long setup appears "Weekly Short" - Triggers when weekly short setup appears "Monthly Long" - Triggers when monthly long setup appears "Monthly Short" - Triggers when monthly short setup appears Combined Alerts: "Any Long Signal" - Catches any bullish opportunity (D/W/M) "Any Short Signal" - Catches any bearish opportunity (D/W/M) Alert Messages Include: 🔼/🔽 Direction indicator Timeframe (DAILY/WEEKLY/MONTHLY) Current confluence score
Pine Script® strategy
by Prototype1111
CAHOLD / CBLOHDCAHOLD (Close Above Highest Low Day) and CBLOHD (Close Below Lowest High Day) The logic is based on identifying pullbacks followed by strength in the direction of the trend, making it useful as a trend-continuation entry signal rather than a reversal tool. ⸻ How CAHOLD Works (Bullish)     1.    A sequence of red candles forms (a pullback).     2.    The first green candle appears.     3.    The script identifies the highest high of the prior red-candle sequence (HOLD).     4.    A CAHOLD signal triggers when a green candle closes above that HOLD level.     5.    A small green arrow is plotted below the candle. ⸻ How CBLOHD Works (Bearish)     1.    A sequence of green candles forms (a bounce).     2.    The first red candle appears.     3.    The script identifies the lowest low of the prior green-candle sequence (LOHD).     4.    A CBLOHD signal triggers when a red candle closes below that LOHD level.     5.    A small red arrow is plotted above the candle. ⸻ Optional Filters     •    EMA / SMA Trend Filter Only shows CAHOLDs in uptrends and CBLOHDs in downtrends.     •    Minimum Pullback Depth Requires a minimum number of red/green candles before a signal can trigger.     •    ATR Breakout Filter Requires price to break the level by a volatility-adjusted amount.
Pine Script® indicator
by CuantmanTV
Candles by Day of WeekCandles by Day of Week Candles by Day of Week (INLINE) is a lightweight visual indicator that colors price candles based on the day of the week. It helps traders quickly recognize weekly patterns, market behavior differences, and day-specific tendencies directly on the chart. 🔹 Key Features Candle coloring for Monday through Sunday Enable or disable each weekday individually Custom color selection for every day Day enable toggle and color input are combined in one line for cleaner settings Uses barcolor() — no candle shifting or overlay issues Compatible with all markets: Forex, Crypto, Stocks, Indices Works on all timeframes 🔹 How It Works The indicator detects the day of the week for each candle and applies the selected color if that day is enabled. Disabled days keep the chart’s default candle colors unchanged. This approach ensures: No interference with price data No displacement from the main chart Full compatibility with other indicators 🔹 Practical Use Analyze weekday-based market behavior Spot recurring patterns or volatility by day Improve discretionary and session-based strategies Enhance chart readability and visual clarity 🔹 Notes Saturday and Sunday candles are mainly relevant for Crypto markets Forex traders may choose to disable weekend days The indicator is purely visual and does not affect calculations or signals 🔹 Customization All settings can be adjusted in the indicator’s Inputs: Toggle individual days on or off Select custom candle colors per day Instantly adapt the indicator to your trading style 🔹 Disclaimer This indicator is intended for visual analysis only and should be used as a supportive tool alongside other forms of technical analysis. It does not provide buy or sell signals.
Pine Script® indicator
by ColyaTr
Daytrading Suite: Neon TPO + FVG v6.1Here is the summary of the code and the trading guide in English. --- ### 1. Code Summary: What does the chart show? The script combines three dimensions of trading into a single chart: * **The Context (TPO / Market Profile - Yesterday):** * **Gold Zone (Center):** Yesterday's **POC (Point of Control)**. This was the "fairest price". It often acts as a magnet. * **White Dashed Lines:** The **VAH (Value Area High)** and **VAL (Value Area Low)**. Yesterday, 70% of all trading volume happened between these lines. This is the area of "Balance". * **The Structure (HTF - 1 Hour+):** * **Red/Green Boxes (Right Edge):** Automatic **Supply & Demand Zones** based on the 1-hour chart (or your setting). They indicate major resistance and support levels. * **The Timing (Entries):** * **Neon FVG Boxes (Small):** "Fair Value Gaps". These represent imbalances in price. If price revisits these, it is often your **entry signal**. * **Lines (VWAP, EMA, PDH/PDL):** Act as dynamic support and trend indicators. --- ### 2. Trading Strategy: How to use it Do not just trade every colored spot. You must combine **Location (TPO)** with **Signal (FVG)**. #### Step A: The Open (Where are we?) In the morning (or at the US Open), check where the price is relative to the **white TPO lines**. 1. **Inside the White Lines (In Balance):** * The market is undecided. Expect ranging/choppy behavior. * **Strategy:** Buy at the bottom edge (VAL), Sell at the top edge (VAH). The target is often the Gold Zone (POC) in the middle. 2. **Outside the White Lines (Imbalance):** * The market is seeking new prices. Danger of a Trend! * **Strategy:** If price breaks above VAH and tests it from above -> **Long**. If it breaks below VAL -> **Short**. #### Step B: The Setup (The High Probability Scenario) Here is the "Rejection" Setup (Long Example): 1. Price drops to the lower white line (**VAL**) or into a green **Demand Zone**. 2. It bounces (shows a wick). 3. In the process, a small **green Neon FVG** is formed. 4. **Entry:** Limit Order at the top of the Neon FVG. 5. **Target:** The Gold Zone (POC) or the upper white line (VAH). 6. **Stop Loss:** Below the recent swing low. #### Step C: Warning Signals (When NOT to trade) * **In "No Man's Land":** If the price is sitting right in the middle between Gold (POC) and White (VAH/VAL), do nothing. The risk is 50/50. Wait until price hits an edge. * **Against the Flow:** If EMA 9 and 21 are pointing steeply downwards, do not buy blindly at the VAL just because the line is there. Wait for confirmation (FVG). ### Pre-Trade Checklist: 1. **Level:** Am I at a white line (VAH/VAL) or the Gold Zone (POC)? 2. **Structure:** Do I have an HTF Demand/Supply Zone backing me up? 3. **Trigger:** Do I see a Neon FVG pointing in my direction?
Pine Script® indicator
by socke1986
1
Heikin Ashi Wick Strategy 🔥 Heikin Ashi Wick Momentum Strategy “Trade momentum decay before the trend breaks. >> FOCUS ON WICKS, NOT ONLY CANDLE COLOR<< What Makes This Different (Traffic Driver) ✔ Uses Heikin Ashi wicks (almost nobody does this correctly) ✔ Captures trend continuation, not breakouts ✔ Exits before momentum collapse, not after ✔ Non-repainting ✔ Clean charts, instant readability This Strategy Is REALLY Trading This is a Heikin Ashi momentum-decay system: • Enters when trend is strong but not euphoric • Exits when: o Trend stops probing higher o Sellers gain relative strength It avoids: • Chasing strong breakout candles • Holding through momentum rollovers Candle Type Used: Heikin Ashi (manually calculated) NOTE: The script does not use regular candles. It reconstructs Heikin Ashi (HA) candles from raw OHLC: • HA Close = average of open, high, low, close • HA Open = midpoint of prior HA candle (smoothed) • HA High / Low = extremes of HA open/close vs real high/low ➡️ This filters noise and emphasizes trend structure and momentum. Strengths ✅ Works well in strong, smooth trends ✅ Very clean logic (no indicators) ✅ Non-repainting ✅ Early exits protect capital Best Use This works best on: • Daily timeframe • Strong trend ETFs / megacaps o QQQ o SPY o NVDA, MSFT, AAPL • When combined with: o EMA 21 trend filter (your preference) o Market regime filter (e.g., above 50/200 SMA) o Rising 10 EMA and 20 EMA ________________________________________ 8️⃣ Weaknesses (Important) ⚠️ No stop loss (only structure-based exits) ⚠️ Can exit too early in explosive trends ⚠️ Will chop in sideways markets ⚠️ No volatility filter (ATR, EMA, regime) How to Avoid the Weaknesses — Summary Turn the setup from a concept into a robust strategy by adding these controls: 1. Trade Only Trends o Require price above EMA-21 (optionally EMA-21 > EMA-50) o Eliminates chop and sideways markets 2. Improve Exits (Avoid Leaving Winners Too Early) o Partial exit when upper wick disappears o Full exit only when lower wick dominates o Optional: require 2 consecutive exit candles 3. Add Risk Protection o Use a volatility stop: ~1.5× ATR(14) below entry or below HA swing low o Protects against gaps and sudden reversals 4. Filter Weak Signals o Require meaningful wick size (≈30–40% of candle range) o Avoids low-quality indecision candles 5. Avoid Bad Volatility o Skip entries when ATR is expanding aggressively o Focus on calmer, controllable trends 6. Limit Time in Trade o Add a max bars hold (e.g., 10–15 bars on daily) o Prevents capital getting stuck in fading trends ⚠️ Educational use only. Not financial advice. Trading involves risk and losses can exceed expectations. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Use at your own risk.
Pine Script® strategy
by TrendRiderPro