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Retracement FiboNacci🎯 Core Functionality Automatic Swing Detection: Uses ZigZag algorithm to detect significant price swings Dual Modes: Fibonacci Retracements - Traditional price-based levels Fibonacci Time Zones - Time-based projections Multi-Timeframe Analysis: Works on any timeframe while detecting swings from higher timeframes ⚙️ Customization Options Fibonacci Levels: Fully customizable Fibonacci levels (0%, 23.6%, 38.2%, 50%, 61.8%, 78.6%, 100%) Individual color selection for each level Toggle on/off specific levels as needed Display Settings: Line Styling: Choose between Solid, Dashed, or Dotted lines Line Thickness: Adjustable from 1 to 5 pixels ZigZag Visibility: Toggle base ZigZag line display Label Management: Fibonacci Labels: Show percentage retracement levels Price Labels: Display actual price values Flexible Positioning: Left, Right, Both sides, or Auto-centering Independent control for Fib and Price labels Option to hide labels completely 🔧 Technical Specifications ZigZag Parameters: Depth: 12 bars Deviation: 1% Backstep: 2 bars Real-time Updates: Automatically redraws when new swings are detected Clean Interface: Removes old drawings to prevent chart clutter Usage Scenarios 📈 Trend Analysis Identify retracement levels during pullbacks Spot potential reversal zones at key Fibonacci levels Measure swing magnitudes for position sizing ⏰ Time Projections Use Time Zone mode for forecasting potential reversal times Combine price and time analysis for confluence 🎨 Visual Customization Color-code important levels (e.g., 61.8% as golden ratio) Adjust label sizes for better readability Choose line styles that complement your chart setup Ideal For Swing traders identifying entry/exit points Position traders finding optimal accumulation zones Technical analysts validating support/resistance levels Multi-timeframe analysts correlating higher timeframe structure Pro Tips Combine with Volume: Confirm reactions at Fibonacci levels with volume spikes Multiple Timeframes: Use higher timeframe Fibonacci levels for major S/R Confluence Trading: Look for Fibonacci levels aligning with previous support/resistance Risk Management: Use Fibonacci extensions for profit targets
Pine Script® indicator
by titakunna_tk
TwinPulse Q Lead SPY x QQQ Intermarket Pulse 1HTwinPulse Q Lead is a concise one hour indicator for SPY and QQQ that converts three sources of market information into a single pulse line, a mode readout with BUY SELL WAIT, and compact alerts. It blends intermarket leadership between QQQ and SPY, intraday flow from the slope of session VWAP, and where the current price sits inside the regular trading hours range. The three components are normalized, fused, compressed to a stable range, and smoothed for clear thresholds. The aim is a readable intraday regime signal that helps you decide when to participate and when to stand aside. The script is built with Pine v6, uses request security with lookahead off, and does not repaint. It is an indicator, not a strategy. It does not contain any solicitation, links, or outside references. The description is self contained and explains both logic and use so that any trader can understand the design without reading code. What makes this original and useful Intermarket leadership is measured directly from QQQ and SPY on your working timeframe using a Z score of the return spread. When growth is leading value heavy large caps, leadership turns positive. When it lags, leadership turns negative. This gives a real time read of the Nasdaq versus S and P tug of war that most day traders watch informally. Intraday flow is taken from the slope of the session VWAP. A linear regression of VWAP over a short window captures whether value is rising or falling inside the day. Dividing by ATR normalizes slope by typical movement so that the signal is comparable across weeks. Session position places price inside the current regular hours high to low. It answers whether the day is trading in the top half, the bottom half, or the middle. This is a simple but powerful context filter for breakouts and fades. The three components are fused into one pulse, compressed with either hyperbolic tangent or softsign to keep values bounded, and then smoothed by a short EMA. This yields a stable range with a zero line so the eye can read shifts quickly. The panel shows a human readable mode with reasons and a strength score. Traders who do not want to read lines can rely on a simple state and a compact justification that explains why the state is set. This is not a mashup that simply overlays unrelated indicators. Each component was chosen to answer a distinct question that is common to SPY and QQQ intraday decision making. Leadership answers who is in charge, flow answers whether value inside the session is building or leaking, and position answers if price is pressing the extremes or circling the middle. The pulse ties the three together and prevents any single component from dominating. How the calculations work Leadership. Compute a short rate of change for SPY and QQQ. Subtract SPY from QQQ to get spread returns, then compute a rolling Z score over a longer window. Positive values mean QQQ is leading. Negative values mean SPY is leading. Flow. Compute session VWAP on the active symbol. Regress VWAP over a short window to obtain a slope estimate. Divide by ATR to scale slope by current volatility so that a small rise on a quiet day is not treated the same as a small rise on a wild day. Position. Track the highest high and lowest low since the start of regular hours. Place the current close inside that range on a zero to one scale, then recenter to a minus one to plus one scale. Positive means the top half of the day, negative means the bottom half. Fusion. Multiply each component by a weight so users can emphasize or de emphasize leadership, flow, or position. Sum to a raw pulse. Compression. Pass the raw pulse through a bounded function. Hyperbolic tangent is smooth and has natural saturation near the extremes. Softsign is faster and behaves like a smoother version of sign near zero. Compression avoids unbounded excursions and makes thresholds meaningful across days. Smoothing. Apply a short EMA to the compressed pulse to reduce noise. This creates the main line called TwinPulse in the plot. Thresholds. You can use static symmetric levels or adaptive levels. The adaptive option computes a mean and a standard deviation of the smoothed pulse over a user window, then sets upper and lower thresholds as mean plus or minus sigma times standard deviation. This allows thresholds to adjust across regimes. Static levels are still available for traders who want repeatable levels. Events and mode. A long event fires when the smoothed pulse crosses the upper threshold with positive flow and any optional filters agree. A short event fires on the symmetric condition. The mode reads the current state rather than fire and forget. It returns BUY when the smoothed pulse is above the upper threshold with positive flow, SELL when the smoothed pulse is below the lower threshold with negative flow, otherwise WAIT. A cooldown controls how often events can fire so alerts do not spam during choppy periods. Inputs and default values The script ships with defaults chosen for SPY and QQQ on one hour charts. Symbols. SPY and QQQ by default. You can switch to any pair. Many users may test IWM versus SPY for small cap reads. Regular hours selector. On by default. This restricts the position factor to New York regular hours. Turn it off if you prefer full session behavior. ROC length is three bars. Z score length is fifty bars. VWAP slope window is ten bars. ATR length is fourteen bars. Pulse smoothing length is three bars. Compression mode. Choose hyperbolic tangent or softsign. Hyperbolic tangent is default. Weights. Leadership and flow are one by default. Position is set to zero point seven to give a modest influence to where price sits inside the day. Thresholds. Adaptive thresholds are on by default with a lookback of one hundred bars and a sigma width of zero point eight. Static levels at plus or minus zero point six are ready if you disable adaptive mode. Filters. ADX filter is off by default. If you enable it, the script requires ADX above a user minimum before it will signal. Higher time frame confirmation is off by default. When enabled it compares the smoothed pulse on the confirm timeframe to zero and requires alignment for longs or shorts. Cooldown. Three bars by default so that alerts do not trigger too frequently. UI. Bar coloring is on by default. The panel is on by default and sits at the top right. All request security calls use lookahead off and will not request future data. All persistent state variables are assigned in a way that prevents repainting. The indicator does not use non standard chart types in its logic. How to use the indicator Load a one hour chart of SPY or QQQ. Keep a clean chart so that the script output is easy to read. Turn on regular hours if you want the session position to reflect the cash session. This is recommended for SPY and QQQ. Watch the panel. Mode reads BUY or SELL or WAIT. The strength value is a simple vote based score that ranges from zero to one hundred. It counts leadership, flow, ADX if enabled, and higher time frame confirmation if enabled. You can use strength to filter weak states. Consider action only when mode is BUY or SELL and the signal has not just fired on the last bar. The triangles mark where an event fired. Alerts use the same logic as the events. WAIT means stand aside. To slow the system, enable ADX and set a higher minimum or enable higher time frame confirmation. To speed it up, disable the filters, disable adaptive thresholds, or tighten the sigma width. When publishing, use a clean chart with only this indicator. Show the symbol and timeframe clearly and make sure the plot legend is visible. If you add drawings on the chart, only include ones that help readers understand the output. Publication notes and compliance This description is written in English. The title uses ASCII and only uses capital letters for common abbreviations. The script is original and explains how and why the components work together. There are no links or promotional material. The script does not claim performance. It does not use lookahead. The panel and alerts exist to help a human read and act with discipline. The indicator can be published as open source or as protected. If you choose protected, the description still allows readers to understand how the logic works without access to the code. If you later convert the logic into a strategy for publication, use realistic commission and slippage, risk no more than a small share of equity per trade, and choose a dataset that yields a large enough sample. Explain any deviations from these default recommendations in your strategy description. Do not publish results from non standard chart types since they can mislead readers on signal timing. Limitations and risks Intermarket leadership is a relative measure. There are hours when both SPY and QQQ fall while leadership remains positive. Treat leadership as a context, not a stand alone trigger. VWAP slope is a path measure inside the session. It can flip several times on a choppy day. That is why the script uses a short smoothing and an optional cooldown. Use ADX or higher time frame confirmation to avoid the worst chop. Session position assumes a meaningful regular hours range. On half days or around openings with gaps the position factor can be less informative. If this bothers you, reduce the weight of position or turn it off. Compression and smoothing introduce lag by design. The goal is stability and clarity. If you want earlier but noisier signals, reduce smoothing and weights, and use static thresholds. No indicator guarantees future results. TwinPulse Q Lead is a decision aid. It should be combined with your risk rules, position size policy, and a clear exit plan. Past behavior is not a promise for the future. Frequently asked questions What symbols are supported. Any symbol can be used as the chart symbol. Leadership uses the two user symbols which default to SPY and QQQ. Many traders may try IWM versus SPY or DIA versus SPY. Can I change the timeframe. Yes, but the design target is one hour. On very short timeframes the VWAP slope becomes very sensitive and you should consider stronger filters. Does the script repaint. No. It uses request security with lookahead off and the panel updates on the last bar only. Events are based on bar close conditions unless you attach alerts on any alert function call which will still respect the logic without looking into the future. How are the strength numbers built. The strength score is the share of aligned votes across leadership, flow, ADX if enabled, and higher time frame confirmation if enabled. A value near one hundred means many filters agree. A value near fifty means partial alignment. It is not a probability or an accuracy number. Can I use non standard chart types. You can view the indicator on them but do not publish signals from non standard chart types because that can mislead readers about timing. Use classic candles or bars when you publish and when you test. Why do I sometimes see BUY but the price is not moving. A BUY mode requires pulse above the upper threshold and positive flow. It does not require higher highs immediately. Treat BUY as a permission to look for entries using your own execution rules.
Pine Script® indicator
by exlux
Cycle VTLs – with Scaled Channels "Cycle VTLs – with Scaled Channels" for TradingView plots Valid Trend Lines (VTLs) based on Hurst's Cyclic Theory, connecting consecutive price peaks (downward VTLs) or troughs (upward VTLs) for specific cycles. It uses up to eight Simple Moving Averages (SMAs) (default lengths: 25, 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 1600 bars) with customizable envelope bands to detect pivots and draw VTLs, enhanced by optional parallel channels scaled to envelope widths. Key Features: Valid Trend Lines (VTLs): Upward VTLs: Connect consecutive cycle troughs, sloping upward. Downward VTLs: Connect consecutive cycle peaks, sloping downward. Hurst’s Rules: Connects consecutive cycle peaks/troughs. Must not cross price between points. Downward VTLs: No longer-cycle trough between peaks. Invalid if slope is incorrect (upward VTL not up, downward VTL not down). Expired VTLs: Historical VTLs (crossed by price) from up to three prior cycle waves. SMA Cycles: Eight customizable SMAs with envelope bands (offset × multiplier) for pivot detection. Channels: Optional parallel lines around VTLs, width set by channelFactor × envelope half-width. Pivot Detection: Fractal-based (pivotPeriod) on envelopes or price (usePriceFallback). Customization: Toggle cycles, VTLs, and channels. Adjust SMA lengths, offsets, colors, line styles, and widths. Enable centered envelopes, slope filtering, and limit stored lines (maxStoredLines). Usage in Hurst’s Cyclic TheoryAnalysis: VTLs identify cycle trends; upward VTLs suggest bullish momentum, downward VTLs bearish. Price crossing below an upward VTL confirms a peak in the next longer cycle; crossing above a downward VTL confirms a trough. Trading: Buy: Price bounces off upward VTL or breaks above downward VTL. Sell: Price rejects downward VTL or breaks below upward VTL. Use channels for support/resistance, breakouts, or stop-loss/take-profit levels. Workflow: Add indicator on TradingView. Enable desired cycles (e.g., 50-bar, 1600-bar), adjust pivotPeriod, channelFactor, and showOnlyCorrectSlope. Monitor VTL crossings and channels for trade signals. NotesOptimized for performance with line limits. Ideal for cycle-based trend analysis across markets (stocks, forex, crypto). Debug labels show pivot counts and VTL status. This indicator supports Hurst’s Cyclic Theory for trend identification and trading decisions with flexible, cycle-based VTLs and channels. Use global variable to scale to chart. best results use factors of 2 and double. try 2, 4, 8, 16...128, 256, etc until price action fits 95% in smallest cycle.
Pine Script® indicator
by surfchaser
ATR SL 10/10 This indicator draws an ATR-based trailing stop on the main chart and shows two compact labels: • Stop line = Low − (ATR × Multiplier). • “Today” label: the current bar’s stop price. • “5-bar Max” label: the highest stop value over the last N bars (rolling window). Labels auto-separate slightly if they overlap so both remain readable. ATR selection logic • On confirmed bars (after close): uses today’s ATR. • In real-time (bar not confirmed): uses max(today’s ATR, yesterday’s ATR) to avoid under-estimating volatility early in the session. Inputs • Length: ATR period. • Smoothing: RMA/SMA/EMA/WMA for ATR. • Multiplier: stop distance in ATR units. • Long Base: price source for the long stop (usually Low). • Show Price Line: toggle the pink stop line. • Lookback: window for the rolling 5-bar maximum label. Notes • Overlay = true; the line scales with the price chart. • Prices/labels use mintick formatting for clean alignment. • Works on any timeframe; ATR is computed from the active chart’s bars with the above real-time safeguard.
Pine Script® indicator
by turtlekim
ATR RS 10/11ATR RS — What it does (English) • Purpose: A compact risk-sizing helper that plots Daily ATR(10, RMA) in a separate panel and shows a live sizing summary (ATR used, Stop, Per-unit risk, Risk, Size, Bet). Works on any chart timeframe. • Daily ATR logic (robust intraday handling): – Before first trade of the session: use yesterday’s daily ATR only. – During the session (daily candle unconfirmed): use max(today’s daily ATR, yesterday’s daily ATR) to avoid underestimating volatility early in the day. – After the daily candle closes: use today’s daily ATR. • Stop rule (long bias): Stop = Today’s Daily Low − Multiplier × ATR_used • Position sizing: Per-unit risk = max(Entry − Stop, 0) × PointValue Raw size = RiskAmount / Per-unit risk Final size = floor(Raw size / LotSize) × LotSize (Optional cap via Max Position Cap; negatives coerced to 0.) • “Entry” price: current chart close (i.e., real-time last for intraday, or close for historical/confirmed bars). • Panel fields: – ATR(10): Daily ATR(10, RMA) – ATR used: the volatility value selected by the intraday rule above – Stop: computed stop price (you can snap to tick if desired) – Per-unit: risk per share/contract = (Entry − Stop) × PointValue – Risk: user input, account currency – Size: position size after lot rounding and cap – Bet: Entry × Size × PointValue • Inputs: – ATR Length (Daily RMA), Multiplier (for stop), Risk Amount, Point Value (stocks=1; futures=contract point value), Lot Size, Max Position Cap, Show summary table. • Notes: – Uses request.security(“D”, …) with no lookahead, so the same ATR is used consistently regardless of the chart timeframe. – If your venue has fractional ticks, consider snapping the Stop to tick size so labels and price markers match perfectly.
Pine Script® indicator
by turtlekim
Timebender 369 Time CalculatorOverview The Timebender Digits indicator visualizes rhythmic price cycles by marking confirmed swing highs and lows with dynamically colored numerical stamps. Each number is derived from the sum of the current candle’s hour and minute, reduced to a single digit (1–9), providing a visual “time signature” for each structural turn in market flow. This is a structural-pivot model inspired by LuxAlgo’s swing logic, rebuilt from the ground up in Pine v6 using the Timebender Rulebook framework for flawless compilation and precision label anchoring. Core Features Dynamic Swing Detection: Detects structural highs/lows using ta.pivothigh() and ta.pivotlow(), confirmed after the selected number of bars (len). Digit Logic (1–9): Converts the pivot candle’s timestamp into a reduced digit from 1–9, acting as a symbolic rhythm marker. Phase-Based Coloring: 1-3 → Accumulation (Gray) 4-6 → Manipulation (Green) 7-9 → Distribution (Blue) Floating or Fixed Labels: Option to keep digits visually anchored above/below candles (yloc.abovebar/belowbar) or locked to price (yloc.price) with customizable ATR offset. Clean Visuals: Transparent background, no boxes, no tooltips — just crisp digits that scale smoothly with zoom. Master Toggle: Instantly hide/show all digits without removing the indicator. Inputs & Customization Show Digits on Chart: Enable/disable plotting. Pivot Length: Number of bars used to confirm swings (default 21). Float Above/Below Bars: Switch between floating or price-anchored mode. ATR Offset Multiplier: Adjust spacing when price-anchored. Digit Size: Tiny → Huge (default Large). Color Controls: Customize the Accumulation, Manipulation, and Distribution color palette. Use Cases Visualize time-based rhythm in market structure. Identify cyclical energy between accumulation, manipulation, and distribution phases. Study how market timing aligns with structural swing formation.
Pine Script® indicator
by bon_appetrade
Double Stochastic & RSI Oscillator (Custom by TitikSona)This indicator displays two Stochastic oscillators together with RSI in a separate oscillator pane, giving a clear visual representation of momentum and overbought/oversold conditions. It is ideal for traders who want a multi-indicator confirmation without plotting signals directly on the price chart. Features: Dual Stochastic Oscillators: Customizable %K and %D periods with independent smoothing. RSI Overlay: Tracks momentum and confirms oscillator readings. Visual Plots: Stochastic 1 (%K blue / %D orange) Stochastic 2 (%K green / %D red) RSI (purple) Reference Lines: Overbought (80), Oversold (20), Midline (50), and custom RSI upper/lower levels. Background Zones: Highlights overbought (red) and oversold (green) regions for quick visual reference. Inputs: Stochastic 1 & 2 K, D, and slowing periods RSI period, upper, and lower thresholds Usage: Use the oscillator to detect overbought and oversold zones. Confirm entries and exits by combining Stochastics and RSI levels. Ideal for swing trading, day trading, and momentum strategies.
Pine Script® indicator
by TitikSona
Double Stochastic & RSI Signals (Custom by TitikSona)This custom TradingView indicator combines two Stochastic oscillators with RSI to generate clear Buy and Sell signals on the chart. It is designed for traders who want a multi-timeframe confirmation using momentum and overbought/oversold conditions. Features: Dual Stochastic Oscillators: Two independent Stochastics (%K and %D) with customizable periods for flexible analysis. RSI Filter: Confirms signals by checking if RSI is within a defined range. Buy & Sell Signals: Green triangle under the bar indicates a Buy signal. Red triangle above the bar indicates a Sell signal. Chart Labels: Displays indicator values (%K, %D, RSI) directly on the chart when signals appear. Info Table: Shows real-time indicator values, signal status, market condition (Overbought/Oversold/Normal), and price. Alerts: Set alerts for Buy and Sell signals directly from the indicator. Inputs: K & D periods and slowing for both Stochastics RSI period and upper/lower levels Usage: Buy when both Stochastics are oversold and RSI is within the defined range. Sell when both Stochastics are overbought and RSI is within the defined range. Wait when conditions are not met. Ideal for scalping, swing trading, day trading, and momentum strategies.
Pine Script® indicator
by TitikSona
Institutional Activity DetectorInstitutional Activity Detector - Complete Tutorial Table of Contents Installation Understanding the Indicator Signal Interpretation Settings Configuration Trading Strategies Best Practices Common Mistakes to Avoid 1. Installation {#installation} Step-by-Step Setup: Step 1: Access TradingView Go to TradingView.com Log in to your account (free account works fine) Step 2: Open Pine Editor Click on "Pine Editor" at the bottom of the chart If you don't see it, go to the top menu and select "Pine Editor" Step 3: Add the Script Click "New" to create a new indicator Delete any default code Copy the entire Institutional Activity Detector code Paste it into the editor Step 4: Save and Apply Click "Save" (give it a name like "Inst Detector") Click "Add to Chart" The indicator will now appear on your chart 2. Understanding the Indicator {#understanding} What It Detects: This indicator identifies institutional traders (banks, hedge funds, market makers) by analyzing: Volume Analysis Detects unusual volume spikes that indicate large players entering Compares current volume to 20-period average Institutional trades create volume 2-5x normal levels Order Flow Delta: Difference between buying and selling volume Positive delta = More buying pressure Negative delta = More selling pressure Institutions leave "footprints" in order flow Price Action Patterns Bullish Rejection Wicks: | <- Small upper wick | ███ <- Small body ███ | | | <- Large lower wick (rejection) Indicates institutions bought aggressively at lower prices Bearish Rejection Wicks: | | | <- Large upper wick (rejection) | ███ <- Small body ███ | <- Small lower wick Indicates institutions sold aggressively at higher prices Liquidity Grabs Institutions often: Push price above resistance or below support Trigger stop losses (grab liquidity) Reverse direction and trade the other way Dark Pool Activity Large block trades executed off-exchange: High volume with minimal price movement Indicates institutional accumulation/distribution without moving price 3. Signal Interpretation {#signals} Signal Types: 🟢 INSTITUTIONAL BUY Signal Appears as green triangle below candle with strength number (2-5) What it means: Institutions are actively accumulating (buying) Higher strength = More confirmation factors Strength Levels: 2-3: Moderate confidence - Wait for confirmation 4: High confidence - Strong institutional interest 5: Maximum confidence - Multiple factors aligned 🔴 INSTITUTIONAL SELL Signal Appears as red triangle above candle with strength number (2-5) What it means: Institutions are actively distributing (selling) Higher strength = More confirmation factors 🟠 Dark Pool (DP) Marker Small orange diamond What it means: Large block trade executed Accumulation/distribution happening quietly Often precedes significant moves Liquidity Zones Red boxes above price = Resistance/sell liquidity Green boxes below price = Support/buy liquidity Institutions target these zones to trigger stops 4. Settings Configuration {#settings} Recommended Settings by Asset Type: For Stocks (SPY, AAPL, TSLA): Volume Spike Multiplier: 2.0 Volume Average Period: 20 Delta Threshold: 70% Minimum Signal Strength: 3 Timeframe: 5m, 15m, 1H For Forex (EUR/USD, GBP/USD): Volume Spike Multiplier: 1.5 Volume Average Period: 30 Delta Threshold: 65% Minimum Signal Strength: 3 Timeframe: 15m, 1H, 4H For Crypto (BTC, ETH): Volume Spike Multiplier: 2.5 Volume Average Period: 20 Delta Threshold: 70% Minimum Signal Strength: 4 Timeframe: 15m, 1H, 4H For Futures (ES, NQ): Volume Spike Multiplier: 2.0 Volume Average Period: 20 Delta Threshold: 75% Minimum Signal Strength: 3 Timeframe: 5m, 15m, 30m Parameter Explanations: Volume Spike Multiplier (1.0 - 10.0) Lower = More sensitive (more signals, some false) Higher = Less sensitive (fewer signals, more reliable) Start with 2.0 and adjust based on your asset's volatility Delta Threshold % (50 - 100) Measures buying vs selling pressure 70% = Strong institutional bias required Lower for ranging markets, higher for trending Minimum Signal Strength (2 - 5) Number of factors that must align for a signal 2 = Very sensitive (many signals) 5 = Very conservative (rare signals) Recommended: 3-4 for balance 5. Trading Strategies {#strategies} Strategy 1: Liquidity Grab Reversal Setup: Price approaches a liquidity zone (green/red box) Price penetrates the zone briefly Institutional BUY/SELL signal appears Price reverses away from the zone Entry: Enter on the signal candle close Or wait for next candle confirmation Stop Loss: Below the liquidity grab low (for buys) Above the liquidity grab high (for sells) Take Profit: 2:1 or 3:1 risk/reward ratio Or next opposing liquidity zone Example: Price drops below support → Triggers stops → Institutional BUY signal (4-5 strength) → Enter LONG → Price rallies Strategy 2: Trend Continuation Setup: Identify the trend (higher highs/higher lows for uptrend) Wait for pullback to support in uptrend Institutional BUY signal appears during pullback Confirms institutions are adding to positions Entry: Enter on signal with strength ≥ 4 Or next candle after signal Stop Loss: Below the pullback low + small buffer Take Profit: Previous swing high Or trailing stop using ATR Strategy 3: Dark Pool Accumulation Setup: Dark Pool (DP) markers appear multiple times Price consolidates in tight range Institutional BUY signal with high strength appears Breakout occurs Entry: Enter on breakout candle after signal Or on retest of breakout level Stop Loss: Below consolidation range Take Profit: Measured move (height of consolidation projected) Strategy 4: Divergence Play Setup: Price makes lower low MFI/RSI makes higher low (bullish divergence) Institutional BUY signal appears Volume confirms with spike Entry: Enter on signal candle or next Stop Loss: Below the divergence low Take Profit: Previous swing high or resistance 6. Best Practices {#best-practices} ✅ DO's: 1. Use Multiple Timeframes Check higher timeframe for trend direction Trade signals that align with higher timeframe Example: 15m signals in direction of 1H trend 2. Combine with Key Levels Support/resistance Supply/demand zones Previous day high/low Round numbers (psychological levels) 3. Wait for Confirmation Don't rush into trades Let the signal candle close Watch next candle for follow-through 4. Check the Metrics Table Look at Relative Volume (should be >2.0) Check Delta % (should be strong positive/negative) Verify Order Flow aligns with signal 5. Consider Market Context News events can override signals Low liquidity times (lunch, overnight) less reliable Major economic releases need caution 6. Paper Trade First Test the indicator for 2-4 weeks Learn how it behaves on your chosen assets Develop confidence before using real money Best Times to Trade: Stock Market Hours: 9:30-11:30 AM EST (high volume, strong moves) 2:00-4:00 PM EST (institutional positioning) Avoid: 11:30 AM-2:00 PM (lunch, low volume) Forex: London Open: 3:00-6:00 AM EST New York Open: 8:00-11:00 AM EST London/NY Overlap: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM EST Crypto: 24/7 market, but highest volume during US/European hours Watch for weekend low liquidity 7. Common Mistakes to Avoid {#mistakes} ❌ DON'T: 1. Trade Every Signal Not all signals are equal Focus on strength 4-5 signals Wait for optimal setups 2. Ignore Market Structure Don't buy into strong downtrends (catch falling knife) Don't sell into strong uptrends (fight the tape) Respect major support/resistance 3. Use Too Small Timeframes 1m and 2m charts are too noisy Minimum recommended: 5m for scalping Better: 15m, 30m, 1H for reliability 4. Overtrade Quality over quantity 2-5 good trades per day is excellent Forcing trades leads to losses 5. Ignore Risk Management Always use stop losses Risk only 1-2% per trade Don't revenge trade after losses 6. Trade During Low Volume Signals less reliable with low volume Check Relative Volume metric (should be >1.5) Avoid pre-market/after-hours for stocks 7. Misread Liquidity Grabs Not every wick is a liquidity grab Need volume confirmation Must have institutional signal Advanced Tips: Filtering False Signals: Use Signal Strength Filter: Minimum strength 3 = Balanced Minimum strength 4 = Conservative (recommended) Minimum strength 5 = Ultra conservative Confluence Checklist: Signal strength ≥ 4 Relative volume > 2.0 At key support/resistance Aligns with higher timeframe trend Delta % strongly positive/negative Clean price action setup If 4+ boxes checked = High probability trade Setting Up Alerts: Click the three dots on the indicator Select "Create Alert" Choose condition: "Institutional Buy Signal" "Institutional Sell Signal" "Dark Pool Activity" Set up notification (email, SMS, app) Save alert Alert Strategy: Set minimum strength to 4 for fewer, better alerts Use for assets you can't watch constantly Don't rely solely on alerts - check chart context Practice Exercise: Week 1-2: Observation Add indicator to your favorite assets Watch how signals develop Note which ones lead to profitable moves Don't trade yet - just observe Week 3-4: Paper Trading Use TradingView's paper trading Trade only strength 4-5 signals Record results in a journal Note: entry, exit, profit/loss, what worked/didn't Week 5+: Small Live Positions Start with smallest position size Trade only your best setups Gradually increase size as you gain confidence Keep detailed journal Quick Reference Card: Signal Quality Ranking: 🔥 Best Setups (Take These): Strength 5 + Liquidity grab + Key level Strength 4-5 + Volume >3.0 + Trend alignment Dark Pool markers + Strength 4+ signal ✅ Good Setups: Strength 4 at support/resistance Strength 3-4 with strong delta Liquidity grab + Strength 3+ ⚠️ Caution (Wait for More): Strength 2-3 in middle of nowhere Against higher timeframe trend Low volume (Rel Vol <1.5) ❌ Avoid: Strength 2 only During major news Low liquidity hours Against strong trend Troubleshooting: "Too many signals" → Increase Minimum Signal Strength to 4 → Increase Volume Spike Multiplier to 2.5-3.0 "Too few signals" → Decrease Minimum Signal Strength to 2-3 → Decrease Volume Spike Multiplier to 1.5 "Signals not working" → Check if you're trading during low volume hours → Verify you're using recommended timeframes → Make sure signals align with market structure "Can't see liquidity zones" → Enable "Show Liquidity Zones" in settings → Adjust Swing Detection Length (try 7-15) Resources for Further Learning: Concepts to Study: Order Flow Trading Market Profile / Volume Profile Smart Money Concepts (SMC) Liquidity Sweeps and Stop Hunts Institutional Order Flow Wyckoff Method Volume Spread Analysis (VSA) Recommended Practice: Study past signals on chart Replay market using TradingView's bar replay feature Join trading communities to share setups Keep a detailed trading journal Final Thoughts: This indicator is a tool, not a crystal ball. It identifies high-probability setups where institutions are active, but still requires: Proper risk management Market context understanding Patience and discipline Continuous learning Success Formula: Right Tool + Proper Training + Risk Management + Discipline = Consistent Profits Start slow, master the basics, and gradually increase complexity as you gain experience. Good luck and trade smart! 📊📈
Pine Script® indicator
by lohanineeraj
Adaptive Square Levels (Prev + Curr Month, Configurable) The Adaptive Square Levels (Configurable Edition) indicator dynamically plots price levels based on perfect squares — a concept derived from harmonic market behavior and geometric scaling. Each month, the script automatically detects the new monthly open and generates square levels both above and below the opening price. This version introduces full configurability, allowing traders to adjust how many square levels they want to visualize on either side of the base level. The indicator also visually separates previous and current month levels for easy reference. ⚙️ Features 🔢 User-Configurable Range: Choose how many levels to plot above and below the base level. 🧮 Mathematically Derived Levels: Based on perfect squares up to a user-defined max price. 📅 Monthly Auto-Reset: Automatically refreshes at the start of each new month. 🎨 Color-Coded Levels: Orange → Major levels (square roots divisible by 3) Yellow → Regular levels Star (★) → Base level (nearest to monthly open) 🕰️ Dual Month Display: Shows both current and previous month levels for trend comparison. 💡 How to Use Add the indicator to any symbol and timeframe (preferably daily or higher). Adjust: Max Price Level → The upper bound of your price universe. Number of Levels Each Side → Controls the density of levels. Observe how price reacts around these mathematically significant zones. Use in confluence with your own price action, volume, or support/resistance analysis. 📊 Ideal For Swing traders analyzing monthly trend reversals Price structure and geometry enthusiasts Traders exploring market harmonics or square-of-nine–based frameworks 🧠 Note The script doesn’t provide buy/sell signals — it offers a structural map of key levels derived from square relationships. Use it as a visual guide to align entries and exits with natural market geometry.
Pine Script® indicator
by civiljeeva
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