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O'Neil Market TimingBill O'Neil Market Timing Indicator - User Guide Overview This Pine Script indicator implements William O'Neil's market timing methodology, which assigns one of four distinct states to a market index (such as SPY or QQQ) to help traders identify optimal market conditions for investing. The indicator is designed to work exclusively on Daily timeframe charts. The Four Market States The indicator tracks the market through four distinct states, with specific transition rules between them: 1. Confirmed Uptrend (Green) - Meaning: The market is in a healthy uptrend with institutional support - Action: Favorable conditions for building positions in leading stocks - Can transition to: State 2 (Uptrend Under Pressure) 2. Uptrend Under Pressure (Yellow) - Meaning: The uptrend is showing signs of weakness with increasing distribution - Action: Be cautious, tighten stops, reduce position sizes - Can transition to: State 1 (Confirmed Uptrend) or State 3 (Downtrend) 3. Downtrend (Red) - Meaning: The market is in a confirmed downtrend - Action: Stay mostly in cash, avoid new purchases - Can transition to: State 4 (Rally Attempt) 4. Rally Attempt (Pink/Fuchsia) - Meaning: The market is attempting to bottom and reverse - Action: Watch for Follow-Through Day to confirm new uptrend - Can transition to: State 1 (Confirmed Uptrend) or State 3 (Downtrend) Key Concepts Distribution Day A distribution day occurs when: 1. The index closes down by more than the critical percentage (default 0.2%) 2. Volume is higher than the previous day's volume Distribution days indicate institutional selling and are marked with red triangles on the indicator. Follow-Through Day A follow-through day occurs during a Rally Attempt when: 1. The index closes up by more than the critical percentage (default 1.6%) 2. Volume is higher than the previous day's volume A Follow-Through Day confirms a new uptrend and triggers the transition from Rally Attempt to Confirmed Uptrend. State Transition Logic Valid Transitions The system only allows specific transitions: - 1 → 2: When distribution days reach the "pressure number" (default 5) within the lookback period (default 25 bars) - 2 → 1: When distribution days drop below the pressure number - 2 → 3: When distribution days reach "downtrend number" (default 7) AND price drops by "downtrend criterion" (default 6%) from the lookback high - 3 → 4: When the market doesn't make a new low for 3 consecutive days - 4 → 3: When a new low is made, undercutting the downtrend low - 4 → 1: When a Follow-Through Day occurs during the Rally Attempt Input Parameters Distribution Day Parameters - Distribution Day % Threshold (default 0.2%, range 0.1-2.0%) - Minimum percentage decline required to qualify as a distribution day. While 0.2% seems to be the canonical number I see in literature about this, I use a much higher threshold (at least 0.5%) Follow-Through Day Parameters - Follow-Through Day % Threshold (default 1.6%, range 1.0-2.0%) - Minimum percentage gain required to qualify as a follow-through day ### State Transition Parameters - Pressure Number (default 5, range 3-6) - Number of distribution days needed to transition from Confirmed Uptrend to Uptrend Under Pressure - Lookback Period (default 25 bars, range 20-30) - Number of days to count distribution days - Downtrend Number (default 7, range 4-10) - Number of distribution days needed (with price drop) to transition to Downtrend - Downtrend % Drop from High (default 6%, range 5-10%) - Percentage drop from lookback high required for downtrend confirmation Visual Settings - Color customization for each state - Table position selection (Top Left, Top Right, Bottom Left, Bottom Right) ## How to Use This Indicator ### Installation 1. Open TradingView and navigate to SPY or QQQ (or another major index) 2. **Important**: Switch to the Daily (1D) timeframe 3. Click on "Indicators" at the top of the chart 4. Click "Pine Editor" at the bottom of the screen 5. Copy and paste the Pine Script code 6. Click "Add to Chart" ### Interpretation **When the indicator shows:** - **Green (State 1)**: Market is healthy - consider adding quality positions - **Yellow (State 2)**: Exercise caution - tighten stops, be selective - **Red (State 3)**: Defensive mode - preserve capital, avoid new buys - **Pink (State 4)**: Watch closely - prepare for potential Follow-Through Day ### The Information Table The table displays: - **Current State**: The current market condition - **Distribution Days**: Number of distribution days in the lookback period - **Lookback Period**: Number of bars being analyzed - **Rally Attempt Day**: (Only in State 4) Days into the current rally attempt ### Visual Elements 1. **State Line**: A stepped line showing the current state (1-4) 2. **Red Triangles**: Mark each distribution day 3. **Horizontal Reference Lines**: Dotted lines marking each state level 4. **Color-Coded Display**: The state line changes color based on the current market condition ## Trading Strategy Guidelines ### In Confirmed Uptrend (State 1) - Build positions in stocks breaking out of proper bases - Use normal position sizing - Focus on stocks showing institutional accumulation - Hold winners as long as they act properly ### In Uptrend Under Pressure (State 2) - Take partial profits in extended positions - Tighten stop losses - Be more selective with new entries - Reduce overall exposure ### In Downtrend (State 3) - Move to cash or maintain very light exposure - Avoid new purchases - Focus on preservation of capital - Use the time for research and watchlist building ### In Rally Attempt (State 4) - Stay mostly in cash but prepare - Build a watchlist of strong stocks - On Day 4+ of the rally attempt, watch for Follow-Through Day - If FTD occurs, begin cautiously adding positions ## Best Practices 1. **Use with Major Indices**: This indicator works best with SPY, QQQ, or other broad market indices 2. **Daily Timeframe Only**: The indicator is designed for daily bars - do not use on intraday timeframes 3. **Combine with Stock Analysis**: Use the market state as a filter for individual stock decisions 4. **Respect the Signals**: When the market enters Downtrend, reduce exposure regardless of individual stock setups 5. **Monitor Distribution Days**: Pay attention when distribution days accumulate - it's a warning sign 6. **Wait for Follow-Through**: Don't jump back in too early during Rally Attempt - wait for confirmation ## Alert Conditions The indicator includes built-in alert conditions for: - State changes (entering any of the four states) - Distribution Day detection - Follow-Through Day detection during Rally Attempt To set up alerts: 1. Click the "Alert" button while the indicator is on your chart 2. Select "O'Neil Market Timing" 3. Choose your desired alert condition 4. Configure notification preferences ## Customization Tips ### For More Sensitive Detection - Lower the "Pressure Number" to 3-4 - Lower the "Distribution Day % Threshold" to 0.15% - Reduce the "Downtrend Number" to 5-6 ### For More Conservative Detection - Raise the "Pressure Number" to 6 - Raise the "Distribution Day % Threshold" to 0.3-0.5% - Increase the "Downtrend Number" to 8-9 ### For Different Market Conditions - **Bull Market**: Consider slightly higher thresholds - **Bear Market**: Consider slightly lower thresholds - **Volatile Market**: May need to increase percentage thresholds ## Limitations and Considerations 1. **Not a Crystal Ball**: The indicator identifies conditions but doesn't predict the future 2. **False Signals**: Follow-Through Days can fail - use proper risk management 3. **Whipsaws Possible**: In choppy markets, the indicator may switch states frequently 4. **Confirmation Lag**: By design, there's a lag as the system waits for confirmation 5. **Works Best with Price Action**: Combine with your analysis of individual stocks ## Historical Context This methodology is based on William J. O'Neil's decades of market research, documented in books like "How to Make Money in Stocks" and through Investor's Business Daily. O'Neil's research showed that: - Most major market tops are preceded by accumulation of distribution days - Most successful rallies begin with a Follow-Through Day on Day 4-7 of a rally attempt - Identifying market state helps prevent buying during unfavorable conditions ## Troubleshooting **Problem**: Indicator shows "Initializing" - **Solution**: Let the chart load at least 5 bars to establish the initial state **Problem**: No distribution day markers appear - **Solution**: Verify you're on daily timeframe and check if volume data is available **Problem**: Table not visible - **Solution**: Check the table position setting and ensure it's not off-screen **Problem**: State seems to change too frequently - **Solution**: Increase the lookback period or adjust threshold parameters ## Support and Further Learning For deeper understanding of this methodology: - Read "How to Make Money in Stocks" by William J. O'Neil - Study Investor's Business Daily's "Market Pulse" - Review historical market tops and bottoms to see the pattern - Practice identifying distribution days and follow-through days manually ## Version History **Version 1.0** (November 2025) - Initial implementation - Four-state system with proper transitions - Distribution day detection and marking - Follow-through day detection - Customizable parameters - Information table display - Alert conditions --- ## Quick Reference Card | State | Number | Color | Action | |-------|--------|-------|--------| | Confirmed Uptrend | 1 | Green | Buy quality setups | | Uptrend Under Pressure | 2 | Yellow | Tighten stops, be selective | | Downtrend | 3 | Red | Cash position, no new buys | | Rally Attempt | 4 | Pink | Watch for Follow-Through Day | **Distribution Day**: Down > 0.2% on higher volume (red triangle) **Follow-Through Day**: Up > 1.6% on higher volume during Rally Attempt (triggers State 4→1) --- *Remember: This indicator is a tool to help identify market conditions. It should be used as part of a comprehensive trading strategy that includes proper risk management, position sizing, and individual stock analysis.* Also, I created this with the help of an AI coding framework, and I didn't exhaustively test it. I don't actually use this for my own trading, so it's quite possible that it's materially wrong, and that following this will lead to poor investment decisions.. This is "copy left" software, so feel free to alter this to your own tastes, and claim authorship.
Pine Script® indicator
by matthias
Moving Aaverage (EMA) & VWAP by Vish Multi-Timeframe Moving Averages with VWAP This indicator combines essential moving averages with VWAP to provide comprehensive trend analysis on a single chart. Designed for traders who need quick visual reference of multiple timeframes and volume-weighted price levels. Features: • Six customizable moving averages: 8, 13, 21, 50, 100, and 200 periods • Toggle between Simple Moving Average (SMA) and Exponential Moving Average (EMA) for all lines • Individual on/off controls for each moving average • Volume Weighted Average Price (VWAP) with customizable settings • VWAP anchor options: Session, Week, Month, Quarter, and Year • Clean, color-coded visualization for easy identification • Fully customizable through settings panel Use Cases: • Identify trend direction across multiple timeframes • Find dynamic support and resistance levels • Spot potential entry and exit points • Analyze price action relative to volume-weighted average • Confirm trend strength with multiple MA convergence/divergence Settings: All parameters are adjustable including MA type (SMA/EMA), individual MA visibility, VWAP source, and VWAP anchor period. Suitable for all markets and timeframes. Works on stocks, forex, crypto, commodities, and indices. #moving average #MA #EMA #SMA #VWAP #trend #support #resistance #multi-timeframe
Pine Script® indicator
by earnwhileulearn
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Pine Script® indicator
by THE_REF
Liquidity Hunter Pro v11.9 — TQI EditionLiquidity Hunter Pro v12 is built for intraday traders who want structure, clarity, and precision without unnecessary clutter. The tool blends market structure, momentum, trend alignment, volatility regime analysis, and liquidity mapping into a single unified model. This version focuses on three core goals: 1. Identify only high-quality, directional market conditions. The engine filters through HTF bias, short-term structure shifts, RSI momentum, and volatility compression/expansion. The idea is simple: wait for the market to become clean, aligned, and directional before considering an entry. 2. Map liquidity and detect sweeps in real time. Major highs and lows are tracked using extended pivots, and the system highlights key areas where stop hunts or sweeps may occur. Sweeps and pressure zones are evaluated and factored directly into the quality score. 3. Grade every potential setup with a single, objective metric (TQI). The Trade Quality Index (0–5⭐) compresses all signals into one reading so the trader can quickly judge whether a setup has enough quality to act on. The script includes: • Trend + Momentum + Structure detection • HTF bias (optional) • Volatility regime analysis • Liquidity sweeps + pressure zones • Micro-confirmation engine • PQI (0–100%) • TQI (0–5⭐) • Clean HUD and Driver’s Guide • Auto-cleaning labels and signal management • Optional session filtering (London/NY) This tool is designed for traders who value confirmation over noise. It will not fire constantly. It will wait patiently for clean, directional, aligned markets — and only then issue a signal. How to Use Liquidity Hunter Pro v12 1. Check the HUD (top-right by default) The HUD is your dashboard. Before doing anything: A. HTF Bias This is your map. Only trade in the direction of the bias. B. Trend / Momentum / Structure These should ideally all match the direction of the bias. If they don’t line up → wait. No alignment = low probability. C. Liquidity + Volatility Regime “Sweep ↑→↓” or “Sweep ↓→↑” = potential reversal points “Expansion” = clean conditions “Compression” = choppy, avoid You don’t need to overthink any of this — just think: “Are the ingredients lined up?” 2. Wait for a valid signal The indicator will only trigger a BUY or SELL when: ✓ HTF bias aligns ✓ Trend & momentum align ✓ Structure supports the move ✓ Micro-confirmation kicks in ✓ PQI ≥ 75 ✓ Sessions are open (optional) Signals are rare on purpose. When one prints, you know the market conditions are stacked. 3. Read the label Each signal prints a small block next to the candle containing: • Entry price • SL (based on structure) • TP(2R) suggestion • Liquidity context (e.g., sweep or pressure) • Volatility regime • TQI ⭐ rating (0–5) This helps you judge the setup instantly. A simple rule for beginners: Trade only if TQI ≥ ⭐⭐⭐ Lower than that = more noise, less edge. 4. Use the liquidity zones The script plots subtle boxes at recent liquidity highs/lows. These mark: • Where the market may hunt stops • Where reversals often start • Where signals are more meaningful When a signal happens near liquidity → higher quality. 5. Follow the session filter (optional but recommended) By default the tool focuses on: • London session • New York session That removes 70% of low-volatility garbage. You can turn this off if you trade crypto or indices overnight, but beginners usually benefit from keeping it on. Recommended Settings These are the settings used by most testers and early users. Everything is configurable, but start with this: Core Settings • Fast EMA: 21 • Slow EMA: 55 • RSI Length: 14 • Pivot Lookback: 2 These settings create balanced structure detection and smooth trend signals. HTF Bias • Use HTF Bias: ON • HTF Timeframe: 240 (H4) H4 bias keeps you out of counter-trend traps. Sessions • Use London/NY Filter: ON • London: 08:00–17:00 • New York: 13:30–21:00 Perfect for FX, indices, and metals. Crypto traders: turn sessions OFF. HUD + Guide • HUD: ON • Guide: ON • Linger Bars: 12 This keeps things readable and prevents clutter. Trading Tips for Beginners These help keep you out of trouble: 1. Don’t fade the bias. If HTF says bearish → avoid buys. 2. Don’t trade in compression regimes. It saves you from chop. 3. Don’t chase signals that fire far from structure. If the signal candle is huge, let it go. 4. Don’t trade without at least ⭐⭐⭐. You’ll thank yourself later. Final Thoughts Liquidity Hunter Pro v12 isn’t meant to spam signals. It’s meant to filter hard, highlight clean conditions, and help new traders avoid the traps the market throws every day. Treat it as a trading assistant that tells you: “The environment is right. Now you decide.”
Pine Script® indicator
by david061270
Fibonacci Pullback to 50MA Buy Signal// === CONDITIONS FOR BUY SIGNAL === // 1. Price must be inside the fib pullback zone inFibZone = low <= fib50 and low >= fib618 // 2. Price must touch or approach the 50MA touchMA = low <= ma50 * 1.002 and low >= ma50 * 0.998 // within 0.2% // 3. Optional confirmation – bullish candle reversalCandle = close > open // FINAL BUY SIGNAL CONDITION buySignal = inFibZone and touchMA and reversalCandle // === MARK BUY SIGNAL === plotshape(buySignal, style=shape.labelup, color=color.lime, size=size.large, location=location.belowbar, text="BUY Fib + 50MA")
Pine Script® indicator
by abr2168
Vertical Lines on Selected DatesThis Pine Script indicator allows a user to place vertical lines on a chart at specific dates and times. It provides three separate input sections, each dedicated to one targeted date. For each of the three dates, the user can select the exact timestamp and customize the line’s color, width, and style directly from the indicator’s settings panel. Behind the scenes, the script converts the selected visual style (solid, dashed, or dotted) into the appropriate internal line style using a helper function. When the live chart time crosses each chosen timestamp, the script detects that crossover and draws a vertical line on that exact bar. The line extends both upward to the high and downward to the low of the chart, creating a full-height marker. Overall, the indicator functions as a simple visual marking tool for highlighting important moments in time—such as events, sessions, or personal reminders—without affecting any price analysis. The flexibility of color, width, and style allows each vertical line to stand out uniquely, and because the script uses detection logic on a per-bar basis, each line is drawn only once at the appropriate moment.
Pine Script® indicator
by Voltaire000
Auto Fibonacci RetraceNOTE: This script is for educational purposes only. This Pine Script v6 indicator automates the drawing of Fibonacci retracement levels on a TradingView chart based on detected pivot highs and lows. It's designed to identify the most recent swing points in a price trend and plot horizontal lines at standard Fibonacci ratios (0%, 23.6%, 38.2%, 50%, 61.8%, 78.6%, 100%), along with optional labels for each level. The script is useful for traders who want dynamic, hands-free Fib retracements that update as new pivots form, helping to spot potential support/resistance zones without manual intervention. Key Features Automatic Pivot Detection: Uses TradingView's built-in ta.pivothigh and ta.pivotlow functions to find recent swing highs and lows. The sensitivity is adjustable via user inputs for "Left Bars" and "Right Bars" (default: 5 each), which define how many bars are checked on either side to confirm a pivot. Trend Direction Awareness: Determines if the current swing is an uptrend (recent high after low) or downtrend (recent low after high) and orients the Fib levels accordingly—starting from the low in uptrends or high in downtrends. Dynamic Drawing: Plots dashed horizontal lines extending to the right of the chart for each Fib level. Colors are predefined for visual distinction (e.g., blue for 23.6%, orange for 61.8%). Lines and labels are cleared and redrawn only when a new pivot is detected or on initial load to prevent chart clutter. Customizable Labels: Optional labels show the percentage (e.g., "61.8%") and can be positioned on the "Left" (at the swing start) or "Right" (pinned to the current bar, updating dynamically). Labels use semi-transparent backgrounds for readability. Performance Optimizations: Uses arrays to manage lines and labels efficiently, with reverse-indexed loops for safe deletion. The max_bars_back=500 ensures it handles historical data without excessive computation. User Inputs: Left/Right Bars: Tune pivot detection (higher values for major trends, lower for shorter swings). Show Fib Levels/Labels: Toggle visibility. Label Position: "Left" or "Right" for placement flexibility. Usage Instructions Adding to Chart: Copy-paste into TradingView's Pine Editor, save as a new indicator, and add it to your chart via the "Indicators" menu. Customization: Adjust inputs in the indicator settings panel. For example, set Left/Right Bars to 10 for daily charts in strong trends. Best Practices: Use on trending markets (e.g., stocks, forex, crypto like BTC/USD); avoid choppy sideways action. Combine with other indicators (e.g., RSI for overbought/oversold confirmation) for better trade signals. Test on historical data—zoom out to see how it redraws on past swings. Limitations: Relies on pivot functions, so it may lag slightly (pivots confirm after "Right Bars"). Not a trading strategy—use for analysis only. No alerts built-in, but you can add alertcondition if extending it. Potential Enhancements: Add extensions (e.g., 161.8%), user-defined levels, or alerts on price touches via simple modifications. This script provides a clean, efficient way to visualize Fib retracements automatically, saving time compared to manual drawing. If you need further tweaks or integration into a full strategy, let me know!
Pine Script® indicator
by wonderfulRiceafb80
12 Band Volume matched Candles📌 12 Band Volume matched Candles (Official Description) 12 Band Volume matched Candles is a next-generation volume-strength visualisation tool designed for traders who rely on precision, speed, and clarity. Instead of colouring candles by price action or relative indicators, this script maps every candle to one of 12 absolute-volume strength bands, using real contract/share volume thresholds that you define. No guessing. No subjective smoothing. No repainting. Just pure, clean, calibrated volume pressure — visualised instantly. 🔥 Why This Indicator Exists Traditional volume colouring is vague, delayed, or tied to assumptions (like moving averages). Scalpers, orderflow watchers, and tape-readers all know the truth: 👉 The raw size of volume matters more than relative volume. This tool removes all ambiguity and lets you define exact thresholds that match the behaviour of your market: 5k volume 10k volume 20k 35k 50k 70k … all the way to 200k+ (or whatever instrument volume you want) Those thresholds map to a 12-band spectrum, ranging from the coldest low-volume purples to the hottest high-volume reds. The result? A visual system that lets you read volume pressure instantly, the same way our RSI 12-band spectrum lets you read momentum immediately. 🎨 Premium 12-Band Colour Spectrum This indicator uses the same refined colour spectrum as the In The Zone RSI – 12 Band script: Weak Volume (Bands 1–6) – Cold Side Ultra-dark violet Deep purples Cool blues Light icy blue Strong Volume (Bands 7–12) – Hot Side Warm yellows Oranges Orange-reds Deep maroons Ultra-dark red for max volume You instantly know: When volume is dying When volume is building When a trend is being pushed When a breakout has REAL participation When a reversal is weak or strong Your brain doesn’t need to “interpret” numbers — just read the colours. ⚙️ Key Features ✔ 12 Custom Volume Thresholds Set exact volume values that match your instrument. A perfect companion for multi-indicator visual alignment. ✔ Borders-Only Mode Keep your chart clean and still read volume strength. ✔ Adjustable Brightness & Opacity Fine-tune the aesthetic for dark or light chart themes. ✔ Legend Placement Options Display the volume band legend in any corner of the chart. ✔ Zero Lag – Zero Repaint Everything is based on historical volume — no tricks. 🚀 Who It’s For This tool is extremely powerful for: Scalpers Momentum traders Orderflow readers Breakout traders Reversal hunters Algo / quant-style chart readers Anyone who trades with candle-flow awareness If you rely on the “feel” of a chart, volume rhythm, or momentum pressure — this indicator becomes a cheat-code. 🎯 Practical Uses Spot when large players enter a move Filter weak vs strong pullbacks Confirm breakout candles See exhaustion before reversals Separate noise from real interest Pair with IZ RSI + price structure for elite scalp precision ⭐ Why Traders Love It Because it's clear. Instant. And it treats volume as the truth, not something to smooth or average. This is how scalpers and tape-readers naturally think — now in a visual form. 🔥 Final Line 12 Band Volume matched Candles turns raw volume into a crystal-clear language. Once you see volume this way, you will never go back to traditional colouring again.
Pine Script® indicator
by rrtaker86
XAUUSD Fisher Transform Dashboard — Trend & Momentum InsightsThe script offers an educational visualization of trend and momentum on XAUUSD by combining the Fisher Transform with EMA direction. It plots momentum shifts, trend alignment, and includes a concise dashboard showing trend bias, the latest crossover event, and customizable percentage-based reference markers. This tool is for market analysis and study purposes only and does not provide trading advice.
Pine Script® indicator
by MarkSteve_7
Monthly, Weekly Open + Daily Pivot (Broken Lines, fixed)monthly open line weekly open and daily pivot This TradingView indicator plots three key reference levels on your chart: Monthly Open Line – shows the current month’s opening price. Weekly Open Line – shows the current week’s opening price. Daily Pivot Line – shows the pivot level based on the previous day’s high, low, and close. Each line resets at the start of its new period (month, week, or day), so the lines are broken, not continuous. You can fully customize visibility, color, and thickness for each line. It helps traders quickly see market bias and important support/resistance levels for better intraday or swing trading decisions.
Pine Script® indicator
by vmdss21