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PREDATOR Volatility & Squeeze EnginePREDATOR is a pure volatility engine designed to answer one question: "When?" While most indicators analyze price, PREDATOR analyzes energy. Markets spend 80% of their time ranging (building potential energy) and 20% of their time exploding (releasing kinetic energy). Retail traders lose money by trying to trade the chop. PREDATOR identifies when the market is "Coiling" (compressing) and alerts you the exact millisecond that energy is released into a directional trend. The "Coil & Strike" System 1. ⚪ The Zero Line (Compression Detection) White Dots: The "Safety" is ON. The market is in a state of extreme compression. Do not trade. The longer these dots appear, the more violent the subsequent move will be. Grey Dots: The "Safety" is OFF. Volatility has returned to the market. 2. 📊 The Momentum Histogram (Directional Velocity) Instead of standard momentum, this engine uses a non-linear regression algorithm to predict the velocity of the move. 🟦 Cyan: High-Velocity Bullish Momentum (Expansion Phase). 🟥 Red: High-Velocity Bearish Momentum (Crash Phase). Dark Colors: Momentum is fading; look to take profits. How to Use This tool is designed to filter out "Fakeouts" and keep you out of low-volatility chop. The "Predator" Protocol: Wait for the Coil: Look for a series of White Dots on the zero line. This indicates the market is building energy for a move. Watch for "Pre-Ignition": While the dots are still white, watch the histogram. If it starts shifting to Cyan (Bullish) or Red (Bearish), the smart money is positioning early. The Strike (Entry Signal): The signal is confirmed when the White Dots disappear and the Histogram expands in a bright color. This is the Volatility Release. Best Markets Indices (US30, NAS100): Deadly accurate for catching the open/close volatility flush. Gold (XAUUSD): excellent for filtering out the midday chop. Crypto: Identifies the "Squeezes" before the 5-10% candles. Disclaimer This tool measures volatility and momentum velocity. It does not predict price targets. Use with proper risk management.
Pine Script® indicator
by jordxche
NEXUS PRO: Institutional Flow & Liquidity EngineNEXUS PRO is a next-generation market scanner designed to help traders identify high-probability reversals by tracking what matters most: Institutional Capital Flow. Most indicators lag behind price, trapping retail traders into late entries. NEXUS PRO takes a different approach. It combines Liquidity Sweep Detection, Orderflow Analysis, and Multi-Timeframe Trend Structure into a single proprietary "Neural Score." Instead of guessing if a trend is valid, the engine processes millions of data points per candle to give you a single, actionable Confluence Grade (S, A, B, C, D). Core Features 1. ⚔️ Liquidity Sweep Detection (The "Trap" Engine) Institutions often push price below key levels to trigger retail stop-losses before reversing. NEXUS PRO automatically detects these "Stop Hunts" and "Liquidity Grabs" in real-time, marking them on your chart. These are your highest-probability reversal zones. 2. 🧠 Proprietary "Neural" Scoring System Stop analyzing 10 different indicators manually. The on-chart Dashboard calculates a real-time Probability Score (0-100%) for every setup based on: Structure: Is the market breaking structure (BOS) or just noise? Valuation: Is price in a Premium or Discount zone relative to institutional VWAP? Momentum: Are buyers or sellers actually in control? Multi-Timeframe Alignment: Are the higher timeframes backing your trade? 3. 📊 Institutional Volume Analysis Detects "Volume Climaxes" and "Anomalies" that often mark the exact top or bottom of a move. The bars change color (Green/Red) to alert you when Smart Money is stepping in with size. 4. 🏦 Professional Dashboard A clean, non-intrusive heads-up display (HUD) that shows you the health of the current asset at a glance. Monitor the Trend, Momentum, Volatility, and Liquidity status without cluttering your chart. How to Use (The "Sweep & Reverse" Strategy) NEXUS PRO is optimized for catching Reversals and Trend Continuations. Wait for the Signal: Look for a "⚔️ LIQ GRAB" label or a "BOS" (Break of Structure) marker. This indicates a potential institutional entry point. Check the Dashboard: Glance at the SCORE. Grade S or A (80-100%): Prime Institutional Setup. High confidence. Grade B (60-79%): Valid Setup. Ensure proper risk management. Grade C/D: Low probability / Noise. Recommended to stay flat. Confirm Volume: Look for a Volume Climax (highlighted colored bars) to confirm that big money is participating in the move. Settings & Customization Signal Quality: Filter out noise by setting the engine to show only "High" or "Ultra" grade setups. Dashboard Position: Move the HUD to any corner of the screen to fit your workspace. Visuals: Fully customizable colors to match your dark/light mode preference. Disclaimer This tool is for educational and analytical purposes only. It quantifies market data to assist in decision-making but does not guarantee future results. Always use proper risk management.
Pine Script® indicator
by jordxche
Candle Microstructure ClassifierCandle Microstructure Classifier Public Description The Candle Microstructure Classifier is a visual study designed to highlight meaningful single-candle behaviors based purely on price geometry. It classifies candles according to body size and wick structure, helping traders visually identify moments of aggression, commitment, failed pushes, and rejection directly on the price chart. This script is a study only. It does not generate trade signals, entries, exits, or forecasts. Its purpose is to provide structural context that can be combined with other tools such as trend, volume, or volatility analysis. Quantitative Description Each candle is decomposed into its geometric components relative to its total range (high − low). All classifications are based on normalized fractions to remain scale‑independent across instruments and timeframes. Definitions: 1. Candle Range (R): R = High − Low 2. Body Size (B): B = |Close − Open| Body Fraction = B / R 3. Upper Wick (UW): UW = High − max(Open, Close) Upper Wick Fraction = UW / R 4. Lower Wick (LW): LW = min(Open, Close) − Low Lower Wick Fraction = LW / R Candle Classifications: • Commitment Candle: Body Fraction ≥ Large Body Threshold Upper Wick Fraction ≤ Tiny Wick Threshold Lower Wick Fraction ≤ Tiny Wick Threshold Interpretation: Strong directional acceptance with minimal intrabar rejection. • Marubozu (Aggression): Body Fraction ≥ Large Body Threshold One wick effectively absent (near zero) Interpretation: Pure directional aggression with no meaningful counter‑pressure. • Trend Attempt Failure: Body Fraction ≥ Large Body Threshold One wick large, opposite wick small Interpretation: Strong push followed by immediate rejection on one side. • Rejection Candle: Body Fraction ≤ Small Body Threshold Upper Wick Fraction ≥ Large Wick Threshold Lower Wick Fraction ≥ Large Wick Threshold Interpretation: Two‑sided rejection indicating price discovery or balance. • Pin Rejection (optional): Body Fraction ≤ Small Body Threshold Only one wick large Interpretation: One‑sided rejection often occurring near support or resistance. Notes and Context This classifier intentionally avoids pattern names tied to prediction. Each classification describes observed auction behavior inside a single bar, not an expectation of future movement. Sources and Further Reading Candle structure and wick interpretation: • Investopedia – Candlestick Patterns and Anatomy www.investopedia.com Volume and volatility context examples: • Wyckoff Method – Effort vs Result (Volume + Price Structure) school.stockcharts.com • CME Group – Using Volume and Volatility Together www.cmegroup.com Example Applications: 1. A commitment candle occurring simultaneously with a volume spike may indicate institutional participation and acceptance at that price level. 2. A rejection candle forming during elevated volatility (ATR expansion) may signal failed price discovery and potential mean reversion zones.
Pine Script® indicator
by AJSwogger
Swing Sentiment with Auto Decision Matrix ( SS CRITICAL )This Indicator takes Real time information about 16 Technical indicators including Core oscillators , momentum , volume and trend Detections and finally give individual sentiment as well as an automated decision matrix . Not only that , it Also gives a side by side comparison with the sentiments of previous candle at close , for easily detecting sentiment changes. Decision is fully Technically objective , without any subjective , news related or emotional bias . For EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE only .
Pine Script® indicator
by drshantanusamanta
Atlas Quant -Nifty Options IndicatorAtlas Quant — precision-built Intraday Signal Engine • Detects short-term price action signals using structured momentum and confirmation logic • Designed specifically for NIFTY, Sensex, and BankNifty options on lower timeframes (1 min ) • Uses dynamic trailing stop management aligned with real-time volatility • Maintains non-repainting signal behavior for consistent historical and live analysis • Visualizes risk, trailing stop, and projected move directly on the chart • Supports real-time alerts and Telegram integration for disciplined trade monitoring
Pine Script® indicator
by atlas_quant
Future Ichimoku Cloud - HorizonIchimoku Horizon is an advanced Ichimoku indicator that projects future cloud formations and component lines, giving traders unprecedented visibility into potential support/resistance zones before they form. 1. Future Ichimoku Projections Project Ichimoku components forward in time using simulated price evolution based on rolling Tenkan/Kijun windows Manual forecast periods up to 125 bars (all 4 components) or 500 bars (cloud only) Smart limit management automatically adjusts to TradingView's drawing object limits while maximizing visible projections 2. Preset & Custom Ichimoku Configurations Choose from multiple common Ichimoku presets or fully customize your own 3. Multi-Timeframe Display & Projections Display Ichimoku from higher/lower timeframes directly on your current timeframe chart Automatic scaling adjusts Ichimoku periods correctly across timeframes Intelligent handling of 24/7 markets (crypto/forex) vs traditional session-based markets Built-in detection of problematic timeframe combinations with optional MTF cloud fetching for accuracy Automatic notifications when future projections are unavailable due to MTF constraints 4. Tenkan & Kijun Range Windows Visual range windows that display the exact high/low range used for Tenkan and Kijun calculations Optional High/Low markers placed at the exact bars they occur Optional countdown labels show how many bars remain until the current High/Low expires from the rolling window Range windows scale up and down dynamically to match display timeframe 5. Comprehensive Alert Suite Built-in alerts for all major Ichimoku events: TK crosses, E2E entires, Kumo breakouts, etc. All alerts are cloud-aware and displacement-correct. How It Works The indicator uses the traditional Donchian channel method to calculate Ichimoku components, then extends this logic forward by simulating future price action within the calculation windows (no new highs or lows). This creates a forward-looking projection of where support and resistance zones will form. The range display feature helps traders understand why the lines are where they are by showing the exact high/low points and countdown timers for when these points will expire from the calculation. Who This Indicator Is For: Ichimoku traders who want future-aware context Multi-timeframe analysts seeking correctly aligned clouds Traders who want to understand Tenkan/Kijun mechanics Users who need precision without manual recalculation Notes: Maximum 500 drawing objects limit managed automatically Due to Pinescript/TradingView limitations, future Tenkan/Kijun line width is only modifiable in the source code.
Pine Script® indicator
by CryptoPl3be
Hurst ALMA Tuned Chandelier Exit Hurst × ALMA Tuned Chandelier Exit (HurstALMA-CE) Public Description Hurst × ALMA Tuned Chandelier Exit (HurstALMA-CE) is an adaptive trend‑following stop and exit indicator. It combines a smoothed price input (ALMA), a regime detector based on the Hurst exponent, and a dynamically tuned Chandelier Exit to automatically adjust its behavior between choppy and trending market conditions. Instead of using a single fixed Chandelier configuration, the indicator continuously measures whether price action is behaving more like noise or a persistent trend. In choppy markets, it becomes more conservative by using shorter lookbacks and wider ATR multiples to reduce whipsaws. In trending markets, it tightens the stop and extends the lookback to better lock in gains while staying aligned with the trend. The result is a regime‑aware trailing exit that adapts in real time, helping traders stay in strong trends longer while avoiding over‑sensitivity during sideways price action. HurstALMA‑CE can be used as a visual trailing stop, a trend confirmation overlay, or as an exit engine inside discretionary or systematic strategies. Quantitative Description 1. Input Series Price is optionally pre‑filtered using an Arnaud Legoux Moving Average (ALMA), defined by length, offset, and sigma parameters. This smoothed series is used as the input to the Hurst estimator to reduce high‑frequency noise. 2. Hurst Exponent Proxy The indicator estimates the Hurst exponent using a variance‑scaling method. For fixed lags (8, 16, 32, 64), price differences are computed and their variances are measured over a rolling lookback window. A log‑log regression of variance versus lag produces a slope, which is mapped to a Hurst estimate via: H ≈ 0.5 × slope. The raw estimate is smoothed using an EMA to improve stability. 3. Regime Weight Mapping The smoothed Hurst value is linearly mapped into a normalized weight w ∈ using user‑defined low‑H (choppy) and high‑H (trending) thresholds. Values below the low threshold map to w = 0, values above the high threshold map to w = 1. 4. Adaptive Chandelier Parameters The Chandelier Exit length and ATR multiplier are interpolated between two parameter sets: • Chop regime (shorter length, wider multiplier) • Trend regime (longer length, tighter multiplier) Interpolation is performed as: CE_len = CE_len_chop + w × (CE_len_trend − CE_len_chop) CE_mult = CE_mult_chop + w × (CE_mult_trend − CE_mult_chop) Before sufficient data is available for the Hurst calculation, fallback Chandelier parameters are used. 5. Output The final output consists of long and short Chandelier Exit levels computed using the dynamically tuned parameters. Optional status values expose the current Hurst estimate, regime weight, and active Chandelier settings for diagnostics and strategy development.
Pine Script® indicator
by AJSwogger
NY 8:00 8:15 Candle High & LowThis indicator plots the high and low of the New York 8:00–8:15 AM (EST) 15-minute candle and extends those levels horizontally for the rest of the trading day The levels are **anchored to the 15-minute timeframe Designed for **session-based trading, liquidity sweeps, ICT-style models, and NY Open strategies. Lines automatically reset each trading day at the NY open window. Clean, lightweight, and non-repainting. This script is ideal for traders who want consistent, reliable session levels without recalculation or timeframe distortion. Custom versions available If you’d like: - Different sessions (London, Asia, custom hours) - Multiple session ranges - Labels, alerts, or strategy logic - A full strategy version with entries, SL/TP, and risk rules Feel free to reach out — happy to build custom tools to fit your trading model.
Pine Script® indicator
by wilsonne14
Reversal Strength with Momentum Ratings on 4hr charts Here's a quick breakdown of what you'll see on your chart and how to actually use the indicator! Reversal Labels: ↑ = Bullish reversal (price reversing upward) ↓ = Bearish reversal (price reversing downward) STRONG (bright green/red) = High-confidence reversal (score > 65) weak (faded green/red) = Low-confidence reversal (score ≤ 65) Number on label = Reversal strength score (0-100) Momentum Table (Top Right): Overall Score (0-100) = Total momentum strength Green (80+) = Very strong momentum Yellow (40-60) = Moderate momentum Orange/Red (<40) = Weak/stalling momentum Individual Momentum Scores (each worth 0-20 points): Volume = How much trading activity vs average Price ROC = How fast price is moving (rate of change) MA Spacing = How spread out the moving averages are (trend strength) ADX = Directional movement indicator (trend conviction) RSI Mom. = How far RSI is from neutral 50 (momentum extreme) Status Indicators: 🔥 STRONG = Momentum > 70 (strong move happening) 📈 BUILDING = Momentum 50-70 (gaining strength) ⚠️ WEAK = Momentum 30-50 (losing steam) 💤 STALLING = Momentum < 30 (very weak/choppy) Background Tint: Light green background = Strong momentum (>70) Light red background = Very weak momentum (<30) The key is: look for STRONG reversal labels when momentum is building/strong for the best trade setups! Also this is mainly for the 4hr time frame.
Pine Script® indicator
by wateriskey6689
Crypto ATR Position Sizer + LeverageThis indicator is a "heads-up display" for crypto traders who need real time risk management without manually calculating position sizes. It uses Average True Range (ATR) to dynamically place Stop Losses based on current market volatility and automatically calculates the exact position size needed to respect your risk percentage. ​Key Features: ​Dynamic Risk Management: Stop Loss and Take Profit levels adjust automatically based on market volatility (ATR). ​Auto-Position Sizing: Calculates the exact Quantity (in coins) and Position Value (in $) to ensure you never risk more than your defined percentage (e.g., 1% or 2%). ​Leverage Calculator: Instantly sees the "Required Leverage" needed to execute the trade size relative to your account balance. ​Crypto Precision: Displays up to 8 decimal places, making it compatible with both Bitcoin and low-sat altcoins. ​Toggable Direction: Switch between Long and Short biases instantly via the settings menu. ​How to Use: ​Add the indicator to your chart. ​Open Settings and input your Account Balance and Risk %. ​Choose your direction (Long or Short) using the checkboxes. ​The label will display your Entry, SL, TP, Coin Quantity, and Required Leverage in real-time.
Pine Script® indicator
by MonkeyPhone
ALFA BUY IndikatorThis indicator is an improved version of the Mucip + Yağız indicator. I have been using it smoothly for the past 3 months. I use it on futures markets for the three major coins such as BNB/USDT, BTC/USDT, and ETH/USDT. My usage logic is as follows: on average, it generates around 2 signals per coin per day. For each trade, I enter positions using 4–5% of my total capital. I use 25x leverage on ETH and BNB, and 50x leverage on BTC. My take-profit levels are 0.25% for BTC and 0.5% for the others, which results in approximately 10–12% profit per trade. Overall, the average daily capital growth is around 2–3%. Note: I use a trading bot for executions, because the indicator is designed for 2-minute charts, and it is almost impossible to catch the signals manually. So far, everything has been working flawlessly, and it performs best on 2-minute timeframes.
Pine Script® indicator
by ruhim7
Wyckoff Method - Comprehensive Analysis# WYCKOFF METHOD - QUICK REFERENCE CHEAT SHEET ## 🟢 STRONGEST BUY SIGNALS ### 1. SPRING ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - **What:** False breakdown below support on LOW volume - **Look for:** Quick reversal, close above support - **Entry:** When price closes back in range - **Stop:** Below spring low - **Target:** Top of range minimum ### 2. SOS (Sign of Strength) ⭐⭐⭐⭐ - **What:** Breakout above resistance on HIGH volume - **Look for:** Wide spread up bar, strong close - **Entry:** On breakout or wait for LPS pullback - **Stop:** Below range top - **Target:** Height of range projected up ### 3. SHAKEOUT ⭐⭐⭐⭐ - **What:** Sharp move below support with HIGH volume, immediate reversal - **Look for:** Long lower wick, closes strong - **Entry:** When price reclaims support - **Stop:** Below shakeout low - **Target:** Previous resistance --- ## 🔴 STRONGEST SELL SIGNALS ### 1. UTAD (Upthrust After Distribution) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - **What:** False breakout above resistance, quick rejection - **Look for:** Spike high, weak close, often high volume - **Entry:** When price closes back in range - **Stop:** Above UTAD high - **Target:** Bottom of range minimum ### 2. SOW (Sign of Weakness) ⭐⭐⭐⭐ - **What:** Breakdown below support on HIGH volume - **Look for:** Wide spread down bar, weak close - **Entry:** On breakdown or wait for LPSY rally - **Stop:** Above range bottom - **Target:** Height of range projected down ### 3. UPTHRUST ⭐⭐⭐⭐ - **What:** Move above resistance on LOW volume, weak close - **Look for:** Long upper wick, closes in lower half - **Entry:** When resistance holds - **Stop:** Above upthrust high - **Target:** Support level --- ## 📊 ACCUMULATION PHASES (Bottom Formation) ``` PHASE A: Stopping the Downtrend ├─ PS (Preliminary Support) - First buying ├─ SC (Selling Climax) - Panic bottom ⚠️ KEY EVENT ├─ AR (Automatic Rally) - Relief bounce └─ ST (Secondary Test) - Retest SC low PHASE B: Building the Cause ├─ Trading range forms ├─ Multiple tests of support ├─ Volume decreasing └─ Absorption occurring PHASE C: The Test ├─ SPRING - False breakdown ⚠️ KEY EVENT └─ TEST - Support holds on low volume PHASE D: Dominance Emerges ├─ SOS - Breakout ⚠️ KEY EVENT ├─ LPS - Last Point of Support (pullback) └─ BU - Backup PHASE E: Markup └─ New uptrend, strong momentum ``` **Background Color:** Blue → Green (getting brighter) **Action:** Buy in Phase C/D, Hold through Phase E --- ## 📊 DISTRIBUTION PHASES (Top Formation) ``` PHASE A: Stopping the Uptrend ├─ PSY (Preliminary Supply) - First selling ├─ BC (Buying Climax) - Euphoric top ⚠️ KEY EVENT ├─ AR (Automatic Reaction) - Sharp drop └─ ST (Secondary Test) - Retest BC high PHASE B: Building the Cause ├─ Trading range forms ├─ Multiple tests of resistance ├─ Demand being absorbed └─ Volume patterns change PHASE C: The Test └─ UTAD - False breakout ⚠️ KEY EVENT PHASE D: Dominance Emerges ├─ SOW - Breakdown ⚠️ KEY EVENT └─ LPSY - Last Point of Supply (rally to exit) PHASE E: Markdown └─ New downtrend, strong selling ``` **Background Color:** Orange → Red (getting darker) **Action:** Sell in Phase C/D, Stay out during Phase E --- ## 💰 VOLUME SPREAD ANALYSIS (VSA) | Signal | Meaning | Color | Implication | |--------|---------|-------|-------------| | **ND** (No Demand) | Up bar, LOW volume | 🟠 Orange | Weakness - uptrend ending | | **NS** (No Supply) | Down bar, LOW volume | 🔵 Blue | Strength - downtrend ending | | **SV** (Stopping Volume) | VERY HIGH volume, narrow spread | 🟣 Purple | Potential reversal | | **UT** (Upthrust) | Above resistance, LOW vol, weak close | 🔴 Red | Sell signal | | **SO** (Shakeout) | Below support, HIGH vol, strong close | 🟢 Green | Buy signal | --- ## 🎯 VOLUME INTERPRETATION | Volume Level | Bar Color | Meaning | |--------------|-----------|---------| | **VERY HIGH** (>2x average) | Dark Green/Red | Climax, potential reversal | | **HIGH** (>1.5x average) | Light Green/Red | Strong interest | | **NORMAL** | Gray | Average trading | | **LOW** (<0.7x average) | Faint Gray | Testing, no interest | --- ## ⚖️ EFFORT vs RESULT | Scenario | Volume | Spread | Meaning | |----------|--------|--------|---------| | **High Effort, Low Result** | HIGH | Narrow | ⚠️ Potential reversal | | **Low Effort, High Result** | LOW | Wide | ⚠️ Trend weakening | | **High Effort, High Result** | HIGH | Wide | ✅ Strong trend | | **Low Effort, Low Result** | LOW | Narrow | 😴 No interest | --- ## 📏 TRADING RULES ### ✅ DO: - ✅ Wait for confirmation before entering - ✅ Trade in direction of higher timeframe - ✅ Use springs and UTAD as primary signals - ✅ Measure trading range for targets - ✅ Place stops outside the range - ✅ Look for volume confirmation - ✅ Check multiple timeframes - ✅ Focus on Phase C and D events ### ❌ DON'T: - ❌ Buy during Phase E Markdown - ❌ Sell during Phase E Markup - ❌ Trade against major trend - ❌ Ignore volume signals - ❌ Enter without clear stop loss - ❌ Trade every signal - ❌ Use on very low timeframes without practice - ❌ Ignore the context --- ## 🎪 COMPOSITE OPERATOR (Smart Money) ### 💰 Green Money Symbol (Bottom) - **Meaning:** Institutions accumulating - **Location:** Demand zones, springs, tests - **Action:** Follow the smart money - buy ### 💰 Red Money Symbol (Top) - **Meaning:** Institutions distributing - **Location:** Supply zones, UTAD, weak rallies - **Action:** Follow the smart money - sell --- ## 📍 SUPPLY & DEMAND ZONES ### 🟢 Demand Zones (Green Boxes) - **Created at:** SC, Spring, Shakeout - **Represents:** Where smart money bought - **Action:** Look for bounces ### 🔴 Supply Zones (Red Boxes) - **Created at:** BC, UTAD, Upthrust - **Represents:** Where smart money sold - **Action:** Look for rejections --- ## 🎯 TARGET CALCULATION ### Measured Move Method ``` 1. Measure trading range height Example: Top at 120, Bottom at 100 = 20 points 2. Add to breakout point (accumulation) Breakout at 120 + 20 = Target: 140 3. Or subtract from breakdown (distribution) Breakdown at 100 - 20 = Target: 80 ``` ### Multiple Targets - **Conservative:** 1x range height (100% probability reached) - **Moderate:** 1.5x range height (70% probability) - **Aggressive:** 2x range height (40% probability) --- ## ⏰ TIMEFRAME GUIDE | Timeframe | Use For | Reliability | Recommended For | |-----------|---------|-------------|-----------------| | **Weekly** | Major trends | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Position traders | | **Daily** | Swing trades | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Most traders | | **4-Hour** | Active swing | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Active traders | | **1-Hour** | Day trading | ⭐⭐⭐ | Experienced only | | **15-Min** | Scalping | ⭐⭐ | Experts only | **Golden Rule:** Always check one timeframe higher for context! --- ## 🚨 ALERT PRIORITY ### 🔔 MUST-HAVE ALERTS 1. Spring 2. UTAD 3. SOS 4. SOW ### 🔔 NICE-TO-HAVE ALERTS 5. Selling Climax (SC) 6. Buying Climax (BC) 7. Smart Money Accumulation 8. Smart Money Distribution ### 🔔 CONFIRMATION ALERTS 9. Phase E Markup 10. Phase E Markdown --- ## 💡 QUICK DECISION TREE ``` Is there a clear trading range? ├─ YES │ ├─ Did price break BELOW support? │ │ ├─ Volume LOW + Quick reversal = SPRING → BUY ✅ │ │ └─ Volume HIGH + Stays down = Breakdown → SELL ⚠️ │ │ │ └─ Did price break ABOVE resistance? │ ├─ Volume LOW + Quick reversal = UTAD → SELL ✅ │ └─ Volume HIGH + Stays up = Breakout → BUY ⚠️ │ └─ NO ├─ Strong uptrend = Wait for re-accumulation └─ Strong downtrend = Wait for re-distribution ``` --- ## 📝 PRE-TRADE CHECKLIST Before entering any trade: - Identified the current Wyckoff phase - Confirmed with volume analysis - Checked higher timeframe trend - Located supply/demand zones - Identified clear entry point - Set stop loss level - Calculated target (risk:reward >1:2) - Verified position size (risk 1-2%) - Have at least 2 confirming signals - Not trading against major trend --- ## 🧠 REMEMBER **The Three Laws:** 1. **Supply & Demand** - Price is determined by imbalance 2. **Cause & Effect** - Range size predicts move size 3. **Effort & Result** - Volume should confirm price movement **The Key Principle:** > "Trade with the Composite Operator (smart money), not against them" **Best Setups:** 1. Spring in accumulation (Phase C) 2. UTAD in distribution (Phase C) 3. SOS breakout (Phase D) 4. SOW breakdown (Phase D) **When in Doubt:** - ❓ Stay out - 📈 Use higher timeframe - 📚 Review the documentation - 🎯 Wait for clearer signal --- ## 📱 INDICATOR SETTINGS QUICK SETUP **For Stocks/Crypto (Good Volume Data):** - Volume MA Length: 20 - High Volume Multiplier: 1.5 - Climax Volume: 2.0 - Swing Length: 5 **For Forex (Limited Volume Data):** - Volume MA Length: 20 - High Volume Multiplier: 1.3 - Climax Volume: 1.8 - Swing Length: 7 - Turn OFF "Volume Confirmation" **For Day Trading:** - Swing Length: 3 - All other settings: Default **For Position Trading:** - Swing Length: 7-10 - Volume MA Length: 30 - Use Daily/Weekly charts --- ## 🎓 SKILL PROGRESSION ### Beginner (Month 1-2) - Focus on: SC, Spring, SOS - Timeframe: Daily only - Goal: Identify phases correctly ### Intermediate (Month 3-6) - Add: All accumulation events - Timeframe: Daily + 4H - Goal: Trade springs profitably ### Advanced (Month 6-12) - Add: Distribution events, VSA - Timeframe: Multiple timeframes - Goal: Trade complete cycles ### Expert (Year 2+) - Master: All events, all timeframes - Combine: With other methodologies - Goal: Consistent profitability --- **Print this sheet and keep it next to your trading desk!** *Remember: Quality over quantity. Wait for the best setups.* # Wyckoff Method - Comprehensive Analysis Indicator ## Complete Implementation Guide for TradingView Pine Script --- ## TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. (#overview) 2. (#installation) 3. (#theory) 4. (#components) 5. (#signals) 6. (#strategies) 7. (#settings) 8. (#alerts) 9. (#patterns) 10. (#troubleshooting) --- ## OVERVIEW This indicator implements Richard Wyckoff's complete trading methodology, including: - **All 5 Phases** of Accumulation and Distribution - **18+ Wyckoff Events** (PS, SC, AR, ST, Spring, SOS, LPS, BC, UTAD, SOW, etc.) - **Volume Spread Analysis (VSA)** principles - **Supply & Demand Zone** detection - **Composite Operator** logic (Smart Money tracking) - **Effort vs Result** analysis - **Three Wyckoff Laws**: Supply/Demand, Cause/Effect, Effort/Result --- ## INSTALLATION ### Step 1: Copy the Code 1. Open the `wyckoff_comprehensive.pine` file 2. Select all code (Ctrl+A / Cmd+A) 3. Copy to clipboard (Ctrl+C / Cmd+C) ### Step 2: Add to TradingView 1. Go to TradingView.com 2. Open any chart 3. Click "Pine Editor" at the bottom of the screen 4. Click "New" or "Open" 5. Paste the entire code 6. Click "Save" and give it a name 7. Click "Add to Chart" ### Step 3: Verify Installation You should see: - Labels on the chart (PS, SC, Spring, SOS, etc.) - Background colors indicating phases - Volume analysis in the lower pane - A table in the top-right corner showing current phase --- ## WYCKOFF METHOD THEORY ### The Three Fundamental Laws #### 1. **Law of Supply and Demand** - Price rises when demand exceeds supply - Price falls when supply exceeds demand - The indicator tracks volume vs price movement to identify imbalances #### 2. **Law of Cause and Effect** - A period of accumulation (cause) leads to markup (effect) - A period of distribution (cause) leads to markdown (effect) - Trading ranges build "cause" for future price movement #### 3. **Law of Effort vs Result** - **Effort** = Volume (energy put into the market) - **Result** = Price movement (spread of the bar) - High effort with low result = potential reversal - Low effort with high result = trend weakness ### The Five Phases #### **ACCUMULATION CYCLE** **Phase A: Stopping the Downtrend** - Preliminary Support (PS): First sign of buying - Selling Climax (SC): Panic selling exhaustion - Automatic Rally (AR): Bounce from SC - Secondary Test (ST): Test of SC low on lower volume **Phase B: Building the Cause** - Trading range develops - Supply being absorbed by composite operator - Multiple tests of support and resistance - Volume generally decreases **Phase C: The Test (Spring)** - False breakdown below support - Traps late sellers - Quick reversal on low volume - Last chance to accumulate before markup **Phase D: Dominance Emerges** - Sign of Strength (SOS): Break above resistance - Last Point of Support (LPS): Pullback opportunity - Backup (BU): Final consolidation - Demand clearly exceeds supply **Phase E: Markup** - New uptrend established - Price moves rapidly higher - Phase E can last months/years - Original trading range becomes support #### **DISTRIBUTION CYCLE** **Phase A: Stopping the Uptrend** - Preliminary Supply (PSY): First sign of selling - Buying Climax (BC): Euphoric buying exhaustion - Automatic Reaction (AR): Sharp selloff from BC - Secondary Test (ST): Test of BC high on lower volume **Phase B: Building the Cause** - Trading range at top - Demand being absorbed by composite operator - Multiple tests of support and resistance **Phase C: The Test (UTAD)** - Upthrust After Distribution - False breakout above resistance - Traps late buyers - Quick reversal **Phase D: Dominance Emerges** - Sign of Weakness (SOW): Break below support - Last Point of Supply (LPSY): Rally opportunity to exit - Supply clearly exceeds demand **Phase E: Markdown** - New downtrend established - Price moves rapidly lower - Original trading range becomes resistance --- ## INDICATOR COMPONENTS ### 1. EVENT LABELS #### Accumulation Events (Green labels) - **PS** = Preliminary Support - **SC** = Selling Climax (largest label, most important) - **AR** = Automatic Rally - **ST** = Secondary Test - **SPRING** = Spring (critical buy signal) - **TEST** = Test of support - **SOS** = Sign of Strength (breakout) - **LPS** = Last Point of Support - **BU** = Backup #### Distribution Events (Red labels) - **PSY** = Preliminary Supply - **BC** = Buying Climax (largest label, most important) - **AR** = Automatic Reaction - **ST** = Secondary Test - **UTAD** = Upthrust After Distribution (critical sell signal) - **SOW** = Sign of Weakness - **LPSY** = Last Point of Supply #### VSA Events (Small colored labels) - **ND** (Orange) = No Demand - weakness - **NS** (Blue) = No Supply - strength - **SV** (Purple) = Stopping Volume - **UT** (Red) = Upthrust - weakness - **SO** (Green) = Shakeout - strength #### Composite Operator (💰 symbols) - Green 💰 at bottom = Smart Money Accumulation - Red 💰 at top = Smart Money Distribution ### 2. BACKGROUND COLORS - **Light Blue** = Phase A (Accumulation) - **Light Orange** = Phase A (Distribution) - **Very Light Green** = Phase C (Accumulation Testing) - **Very Light Red** = Phase C (Distribution Testing) - **Light Green** = Phase D (Accumulation Strength) - **Light Red** = Phase D (Distribution Weakness) - **Green** = Phase E (Markup - Bull trend) - **Red** = Phase E (Markdown - Bear trend) ### 3. SUPPLY & DEMAND ZONES - **Green boxes** = Demand zones (where smart money accumulated) - **Red boxes** = Supply zones (where smart money distributed) - Zones extend 20 bars into the future - Price reactions at these zones are significant ### 4. VOLUME PANEL - **Dark Green/Red bars** = Very High Volume (climax) - **Light Green/Red bars** = High Volume - **Gray bars** = Normal Volume - **Faint Gray bars** = Low Volume - **Blue line** = Volume Moving Average ### 5. INFORMATION TABLE (Top Right) Displays real-time analysis: - **Current Phase** (A, B, C, D, or E) - **Status** (description of what's happening) - **Volume** (Very High, High, Normal, Low) - **Spread** (Wide, Normal, Narrow) - **Effort/Result** (Poor, Normal, Good) - **Range** (YES if in trading range) - **Bias** (BULLISH, BEARISH, or NEUTRAL) --- ## HOW TO READ THE SIGNALS ### STRONG BUY SIGNALS (in order of strength) 1. **SPRING** (strongest) - False breakdown below support - Look for: Low volume, quick reversal, close above support - Entry: When price closes back above support level - Stop: Below the spring low 2. **SOS (Sign of Strength)** - Break above trading range resistance - Look for: High volume, wide spread up bar - Entry: On breakout or pullback to LPS - Stop: Below trading range 3. **Shakeout (SO)** - Similar to spring but more violent - Look for: High volume, penetration of support, strong close - Entry: When price reclaims support - Stop: Below shakeout low 4. **LPS (Last Point of Support)** - Pullback after SOS - Look for: Low volume, shallow pullback - Entry: When support holds - Stop: Below LPS 5. **No Supply (NS)** - Down bar on very low volume - Indicates lack of selling pressure - Confirms accumulation phase ### STRONG SELL SIGNALS (in order of strength) 1. **UTAD (Upthrust After Distribution)** (strongest) - False breakout above resistance - Look for: High volume spike, rejection, close below resistance - Entry: When price closes back below resistance - Stop: Above UTAD high 2. **SOW (Sign of Weakness)** - Break below trading range support - Look for: High volume, wide spread down bar - Entry: On breakdown or rally to LPSY - Stop: Above trading range 3. **Upthrust (UT)** - Move above resistance on low volume, weak close - Look for: Low volume, close in lower half of bar - Entry: When resistance becomes resistance again - Stop: Above upthrust high 4. **LPSY (Last Point of Supply)** - Rally after SOW - Look for: Low volume, weak rally - Entry: When rally fails - Stop: Above LPSY 5. **No Demand (ND)** - Up bar on very low volume - Indicates lack of buying pressure - Confirms distribution phase ### NEUTRAL/WARNING SIGNALS - **High Effort, Low Result** = Potential reversal coming - **Stopping Volume** = Trend may be ending - **Absorption** = Large volume with small movement (accumulation/distribution) --- ## TRADING STRATEGY EXAMPLES ### Strategy 1: Accumulation Range Breakout **Setup:** 1. Identify trading range (blue background in Phase B) 2. Wait for Spring or Test (Phase C) 3. Wait for SOS breakout (Phase D) **Entry:** - Option A: Buy on SOS breakout - Option B: Wait for LPS pullback (better risk/reward) **Stop Loss:** - Below the spring low or trading range bottom **Target:** - Measure height of trading range (cause) - Project upward from breakout point (effect) - Minimum target = range height **Example:** ``` Trading Range: 100 to 120 (20 point range) SOS Breakout at: 120 Target: 120 + 20 = 140 minimum ``` ### Strategy 2: Distribution Range Breakdown **Setup:** 1. Identify trading range after uptrend 2. Wait for UTAD (Phase C) 3. Wait for SOW breakdown (Phase D) **Entry:** - Option A: Sell on SOW breakdown - Option B: Wait for LPSY rally (better risk/reward) **Stop Loss:** - Above the UTAD high or trading range top **Target:** - Measure height of trading range - Project downward from breakdown point - Minimum target = range height ### Strategy 3: Spring Trading **Setup:** 1. Strong downtrend followed by range 2. Price breaks below range bottom 3. Volume is LOW on breakdown 4. Price quickly reverses and closes above support **Entry:** - When candle closes above support level - Or on retest of support **Stop Loss:** - Below spring low (usually tight) **Target:** - Top of trading range - Previous swing high **Risk/Reward:** - Typically 1:3 or better ### Strategy 4: Smart Money Tracking **Setup:** 1. Look for 💰 symbols in demand zones 2. Multiple accumulation signals (PS, SC, ST, Test) 3. Volume decreasing during range **Entry:** - At next demand zone test - On SOS breakout **Confirmation:** - Background turning green (Phase D/E) - Table shows "BULLISH" bias ### Strategy 5: VSA Reversal **Setup:** 1. Strong trend in place 2. Stopping Volume (SV) appears at extreme 3. Followed by No Demand (ND) or No Supply (NS) **Entry:** - When trend breaks down/up - On retest of extreme **Example (Bullish):** ``` Downtrend → Stopping Volume → No Supply → Up bar Entry: Buy when price moves above SV bar ``` --- ## SETTINGS & CUSTOMIZATION ### Volume Analysis Settings **Volume MA Length** (default: 20) - Shorter = More sensitive to volume changes - Longer = Smoother, less noise - Recommended: 15-25 for most timeframes **High Volume Multiplier** (default: 1.5) - Threshold for "high volume" - Lower = More signals - Higher = Only extreme volume - Recommended: 1.3-2.0 **Climax Volume Multiplier** (default: 2.0) - Threshold for climax events (SC, BC) - Should be significantly higher than normal - Recommended: 2.0-3.0 ### Phase Detection Settings **Swing Detection Length** (default: 5) - How many bars to look left/right for swing points - Shorter = More swings detected (more noise) - Longer = Fewer swings (cleaner, might miss some) - Recommended: 3-7 **Range Expansion Threshold** (default: 1.5) - Multiplier for "wide spread" bars - Higher = Only very wide bars qualify - Recommended: 1.3-2.0 **Volume Confirmation** (default: ON) - Requires volume confirmation for events - Turn OFF for very low volume instruments - Keep ON for stocks, forex, crypto ### Display Options Toggle on/off: - ✅ **Show Accumulation/Distribution Phases** - Background colors - ✅ **Show Wyckoff Events** - All labeled events - ✅ **Show Volume Spread Analysis** - VSA labels - ✅ **Show Supply/Demand Zones** - Boxes on chart - ✅ **Show Composite Operator Signals** - 💰 symbols ### Color Customization - **Bullish Color** - All accumulation events - **Bearish Color** - All distribution events - **Neutral Color** - Range/neutral signals --- ## ALERT SETUP ### Available Alerts 1. **Selling Climax (SC)** - Potential bottom forming 2. **Spring** - Strong buy signal 3. **Sign of Strength (SOS)** - Bullish breakout 4. **Buying Climax (BC)** - Potential top forming 5. **UTAD** - Strong sell signal 6. **Sign of Weakness (SOW)** - Bearish breakdown 7. **Phase E Markup** - Uptrend confirmed 8. **Phase E Markdown** - Downtrend confirmed 9. **Smart Money Accumulation** - Institutions buying 10. **Smart Money Distribution** - Institutions selling ### How to Set Up Alerts 1. Click the "⏰" icon on TradingView 2. Select "Create Alert" 3. Condition: Choose the indicator and alert type 4. Example: "Wyckoff Method - Spring" 5. Set notification preferences (popup, email, webhook) 6. Click "Create" ### Recommended Alert Strategy **Conservative Trader:** - Spring - SOS - UTAD - SOW **Aggressive Trader:** - Add: SC, BC, Smart Money signals **Long-term Investor:** - Phase E Markup - Phase E Markdown - Smart Money Accumulation --- ## COMMON PATTERNS ### Pattern 1: Classic Accumulation ``` Phase A: Downtrend → PS → SC → AR → ST Phase B: Range building (4-12 weeks typical) Phase C: Spring (false breakdown) Phase D: SOS → LPS → BU Phase E: Markup (new uptrend) ``` **What to do:** - Mark the range boundaries - Wait for spring - Buy on LPS or SOS - Hold through markup ### Pattern 2: Classic Distribution ``` Phase A: Uptrend → PSY → BC → AR → ST Phase B: Range building (topping process) Phase C: UTAD (false breakout) Phase D: SOW → LPSY Phase E: Markdown (new downtrend) ``` **What to do:** - Mark the range boundaries - Wait for UTAD - Sell on LPSY or SOW - Stay out during markdown ### Pattern 3: Re-Accumulation ``` Uptrend → Trading Range → Spring → Uptrend continues ``` - Occurs during existing uptrend - Shorter accumulation period - Often no clear SC (trend is already up) - Spring is the key signal ### Pattern 4: Re-Distribution ``` Downtrend → Trading Range → UTAD → Downtrend continues ``` - Occurs during existing downtrend - Shorter distribution period - Often no clear BC (trend is already down) - UTAD is the key signal ### Pattern 5: Failed Breakout **Bullish Failed Breakout:** ``` Range → Breakdown → Immediate reversal (Spring) ``` - Price breaks support - Volume is LOW - Immediate strong reversal - Very bullish **Bearish Failed Breakout:** ``` Range → Breakout → Immediate reversal (UTAD) ``` - Price breaks resistance - Volume may be high initially - Quick rejection and reversal - Very bearish --- ## TIMEFRAME RECOMMENDATIONS ### Daily Charts (Most Reliable) - Best for swing trading - Clear phases and events - Less noise - Recommended for beginners ### 4-Hour Charts - Good for active swing traders - Faster signals than daily - Still reliable ### 1-Hour Charts - For day traders - More false signals - Need to filter carefully - Use in conjunction with higher timeframe ### 15-Minute / 5-Minute - Only for experienced traders - High noise level - Many false signals - Use daily chart for context **Golden Rule:** Always check higher timeframe first! --- ## MULTI-TIMEFRAME ANALYSIS ### Top-Down Approach (Recommended) 1. **Weekly Chart** - Identify major trend and phase 2. **Daily Chart** - Find current accumulation/distribution 3. **4H Chart** - Identify entry timing 4. **Entry Timeframe** - Execute trade ### Example Analysis: **Weekly:** Phase E Markup (bullish) **Daily:** Phase B Re-accumulation **4-Hour:** Spring detected **Action:** Buy on daily LPS --- ## WYCKOFF + OTHER INDICATORS ### Complementary Tools 1. **Moving Averages** - 20/50 SMA for trend context - Already plotted on indicator 2. **RSI** - Divergences at SC/BC - Confirms overbought/oversold 3. **MACD** - Confirms trend change in Phase D - Divergences support Wyckoff events 4. **Volume Profile** - Identifies value areas - Confirms supply/demand zones 5. **Order Flow / Footprint Charts** - See institutional activity - Confirms smart money signals **Don't Over-Complicate:** - Wyckoff is a complete system - Other indicators are supplementary - When in doubt, trust Wyckoff --- ## TROUBLESHOOTING ### Issue: Too Many Labels **Solution:** - Increase swing length (Settings → 7 or 10) - Increase volume multipliers - Turn off VSA labels if not needed - Focus on major events only (SC, Spring, SOS, BC, UTAD, SOW) ### Issue: Missing Expected Events **Solution:** - Decrease swing length (Settings → 3) - Decrease volume multipliers - Turn OFF volume confirmation - Check timeframe (use daily chart) ### Issue: False Signals **Solution:** - Use higher timeframe - Wait for confirmation - Don't trade against major trend - Look for multiple signal convergence ### Issue: Can't See Background Colors **Solution:** - Check "Show Phases" is enabled - Increase monitor brightness - Colors are subtle by design (not to obscure price) ### Issue: Volume Shows Incorrectly **Solution:** - Ensure volume data is available for your symbol - Some symbols have poor volume data - Forex spot pairs have no real volume - Use futures or stock markets for best results ### Issue: No Trading Range Detected **Solution:** - Market may be trending strongly - Trading range might be too small - Wait for price to consolidate - Not all markets have clear ranges --- ## ADVANCED TIPS ### 1. Count Point & Figure Charts - Wyckoff used P&F to measure "cause" - Width of range × height = minimum move target - Longer accumulation = larger markup ### 2. Watch for Absorption - High volume + narrow spread = someone absorbing - In downtrend = accumulation - In uptrend = distribution ### 3. Multiple Timeframe Springs - Spring on daily + spring on weekly = very strong - Increases probability significantly ### 4. Failed Signals Are Signals Too - Failed spring = weakness, expect lower - Failed UTAD = strength, expect higher ### 5. Context is King - Don't buy during Phase E Markdown - Don't sell during Phase E Markup - Respect the major trend ### 6. Volume Precedes Price - Study volume changes first - Price follows volume - Decreasing volume in range = building energy ### 7. Composite Operator Mindset - Think like institutions - Where would smart money buy/sell? - They need liquidity (retail traders) --- ## RISK MANAGEMENT ### Position Sizing **Conservative:** - Risk 1% per trade - Wider stops at range boundaries **Moderate:** - Risk 1-2% per trade - Stops below spring/above UTAD **Aggressive:** - Risk 2-3% per trade - Tight stops - Higher win rate needed ### Stop Loss Placement **Accumulation:** - Below spring low - Below trading range bottom - Below demand zone **Distribution:** - Above UTAD high - Above trading range top - Above supply zone ### Take Profit Strategy **Method 1: Measured Move** - Range height = minimum target - 2x range height = extended target **Method 2: Fibonacci Extensions** - 1.0 = range height - 1.618 = extended target - 2.618 = maximum target **Method 3: Trail the Stop** - Move stop to breakeven at 1R - Trail under swing lows in markup - Lock in profits progressively --- ## BACKTESTING CHECKLIST Before trading with real money: - Backtest on 50+ historical examples - Record all signals in trading journal - Calculate win rate (aim for >50%) - Calculate average R:R (aim for >1:2) - Test on multiple instruments - Test on multiple timeframes - Test in different market conditions - Verify signal consistency - Practice on demo account - Start small with real money --- ## RECOMMENDED READING ### Books 1. **"Studies in Tape Reading"** - Richard D. Wyckoff 2. **"The Richard D. Wyckoff Method"** - Rubén Villahermosa 3. **"Charting the Stock Market: The Wyckoff Method"** - Jack Hutson 4. **"Master the Markets"** - Tom Williams (VSA) ### Courses 1. Wyckoff Analytics - Official Wyckoff course 2. TradeVSA - Volume Spread Analysis 3. StockCharts - Wyckoff education ### Communities 1. Wyckoff Analytics Forum 2. Reddit r/Wyckoff 3. TradingView Wyckoff ideas section --- ## FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS **Q: Can I use this on crypto?** A: Yes, works well on major cryptocurrencies with good volume. **Q: Does it work on forex?** A: Yes, but use futures volume (like 6E for EUR/USD) for better accuracy. **Q: What's the best timeframe?** A: Daily chart for most traders. 4H for more active trading. **Q: How long does accumulation last?** A: Typically 2-12 weeks. Longer accumulation = bigger markup. **Q: Can I automate this?** A: You can use the alerts, but manual analysis is recommended. **Q: What's the win rate?** A: With proper filtering: 60-70% on major signals (Spring, UTAD, SOS, SOW). **Q: Should I trade every signal?** A: No. Focus on Spring, UTAD, SOS, and SOW in trending markets. **Q: What if I see conflicting signals?** A: Use higher timeframe for context. When in doubt, stay out. **Q: How do I know which phase I'm in?** A: Check the table in top-right corner. Also look at background color. **Q: Can I use this for options trading?** A: Yes, excellent for timing option entries (especially around Spring/UTAD). --- ## FINAL THOUGHTS The Wyckoff Method is: - **A complete trading system** (not just an indicator) - **Based on 100+ years** of market wisdom - **Used by institutions** and professional traders - **Requires practice** and screen time - **Highly effective** when applied correctly **Success Tips:** 1. Start with daily charts 2. Focus on major events (SC, Spring, SOS, BC, UTAD, SOW) 3. Always check higher timeframe context 4. Wait for confirmation before entering 5. Manage risk properly 6. Keep a trading journal 7. Be patient - wait for the best setups **Remember:** - Not every range will have all events - Some phases may be abbreviated - Context and confluence matter most - Practice makes perfect --- ## SUPPORT & UPDATES For questions, improvements, or bug reports: - Check TradingView script comments - Join Wyckoff trading communities - Study historical examples - Practice on demo accounts **Good luck and happy trading!** --- *Disclaimer: This indicator is for educational purposes. Always do your own analysis and risk management. Past performance does not guarantee future results.* # WYCKOFF VISUAL SETUP EXAMPLES ## ACCUMULATION SCHEMATIC #1 (Classic Bottom) ``` Price Chart View: │ PHASE E │ MARKUP │ ╱ │ ╱ ┌─SOS─────┤ ╱ │ │ ╱ ┌───────────┤ ┌LPS │╱ │ PHASE B │ │ │ │ (Cause) └──┴──────┤ ┌AR──┤ │ ┌────┤ │ ┌─Spring │ PHASE D │ └ST──┤ │ │ │ │ │ │ ────SC────────┴─────────┴───────────┴────────── │ PS │ PHASE A │ Downtrend ``` ### PHASE A - Stopping the Downtrend ``` PS: │ High volume down bar ▼ First sign of support ■ Not bottom yet SC: │ VERY HIGH volume ▼ Panic selling exhaustion █ Long lower wick █ This is the low AR: │ Automatic rally ▲ Relief bounce ■ High volume acceptable ST: │ Secondary test ▼ Low volume (KEY!) ■ Tests SC low ``` ### PHASE B - Building the Cause ``` ┌─────────┐ │ ~~~ │ Multiple tests │ ~ ~ │ Volume decreases │~ ~ │ Range gets tighter └─────────┘ Duration: 2-12 weeks typical The longer, the bigger the eventual move ``` ### PHASE C - The Test (SPRING) ``` ║ False breakdown ─────╨───── ▼ Low volume █ Breaks below support ■ █ Quick reversal ▲ Closes ABOVE support CRITICAL: Volume must be LOW Close must be strong Happens quickly (1-3 bars) ``` ### PHASE D - Strength Emerges ``` SOS: ▲ Sign of Strength ────╥──── Break above resistance ║ High volume ║ Wide spread LPS: ▼ Last Point Support ■ Pullback on LOW volume ▲ Great entry point BU: ▲ Backup ■ Final consolidation ▲ Before markup ``` ### PHASE E - Markup ``` ╱ ╱ ╱ Strong uptrend ╱ High momentum ╱ Can last months/years ──╱── ``` --- ## DISTRIBUTION SCHEMATIC #2 (Classic Top) ``` Price Chart View: Uptrend │ PSY │ PHASE A ────BC────────┬─────────┬───────────┬────────── │ │ UTAD │ │ PHASE B │ │ PHASE D ┌AR──┤ ┌LPSY │ │ │ │ │ └───────────┤ │ └──┴──────┐ │╲ └ST──┤ │ │ ╲ │ └───────────┤ ╲ └─SOW─────┤ │ ╲ │ │ ╲ │ PHASE C │ ╲ │ │ PHASE E │ │ MARKDOWN ``` ### PHASE A - Stopping the Uptrend ``` PSY: │ High volume up bar ▲ Preliminary supply ■ Selling starting BC: │ VERY HIGH volume ▲ Buying climax █ Euphoric top █ Long upper wick AR: │ Automatic reaction ▼ Sharp selloff ■ High volume ST: │ Secondary test ▲ Low volume (KEY!) ■ Tests BC high ``` ### PHASE C - The Test (UTAD) ``` ▲ False breakout ────╥──── ║ Breaks ABOVE resistance ║ Often high volume spike ▼ █ Rejection / weak close █ Closes BELOW resistance ▼ CRITICAL: Closes weak Quick rejection Traps buyers ``` ### PHASE D - Weakness Emerges ``` SOW: ▼ Sign of Weakness ────╨──── Break below support ║ High volume ║ Wide spread LPSY: ▲ Last Point Supply ■ Rally on LOW volume ▼ Last chance to exit ``` --- ## VOLUME PATTERNS (Critical to Understanding) ### ACCUMULATION Volume Pattern ``` Volume │ SC █ █ ST ■ ■ Spring ■ ■ ■ SOS LPS ──┴────┴────┴──────█───■────► │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ A A C D D Pattern: HIGH → low → low → HIGH → low Key: Volume DECREASES during range INCREASES on breakout ``` ### DISTRIBUTION Volume Pattern ``` Volume │ BC █ █ ST ■ ■ UTAD ■ ■ ■ SOW LPSY ──┴────┴────┴──────█───■────► │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ A A C D D Pattern: HIGH → low → varies → HIGH → low Key: Volume MAY increase on UTAD Definitely HIGH on breakdown (SOW) ``` --- ## REAL TRADE SETUPS ### Setup #1: SPRING BUY ``` Entry Conditions: 1. Clear trading range identified 2. Price breaks BELOW support 3. Volume is LOW (critical!) 4. Price reverses QUICKLY 5. Closes ABOVE support level Entry: Next bar or on retest Stop: Below spring low Target: Top of range (minimum) Example: Support: $100 Spring low: $98 (low volume) Close: $101 Entry: $102 Stop: $97.50 Target: $120 (range top) Risk/Reward: 1:4 ``` ### Setup #2: UTAD SELL ``` Entry Conditions: 1. Clear trading range identified (after uptrend) 2. Price breaks ABOVE resistance 3. Often high volume spike 4. Price reverses QUICKLY 5. Closes BELOW resistance level Entry: Next bar or on retest Stop: Above UTAD high Target: Bottom of range (minimum) Example: Resistance: $200 UTAD high: $205 (spike) Close: $198 Entry: $197 Stop: $206 Target: $180 (range bottom) Risk/Reward: 1:2 ``` ### Setup #3: SOS BREAKOUT ``` Entry Conditions: 1. Clear accumulation range 2. Spring already occurred (ideal) 3. Price breaks ABOVE resistance 4. HIGH volume on breakout 5. Wide spread up bar Entry Option A: On breakout ($120) Entry Option B: Wait for LPS pullback ($115) Stop: Below range or LPS Target: Range height projected up Example: Range: $100-$120 (20 points) SOS breakout: $120 Entry A: $120 Stop: $115 Target 1: $140 (100%) Target 2: $150 (150%) ``` --- ## VSA SPECIFIC PATTERNS ### Pattern 1: No Demand (Weakness) ``` ▲ ■ Up bar ■ Low volume ◄── KEY ▲ Small body Context: After uptrend Meaning: Buyers exhausted Action: Prepare to sell ``` ### Pattern 2: No Supply (Strength) ``` ▼ ■ Down bar ■ Low volume ◄── KEY ▼ Small body Context: After downtrend Meaning: Sellers exhausted Action: Prepare to buy ``` ### Pattern 3: Stopping Volume ``` ═ Very high volume █ Narrow spread ◄── KEY ═ Price not moving Context: At extremes Meaning: Absorption Action: Expect reversal ``` --- ## COMMON MISTAKES (What NOT to Do) ### ❌ Mistake 1: Buying Prematurely ``` WRONG: SC ▼ █ ← DON'T BUY HERE CORRECT: Spring ─────╨───── ▼ █ ← BUY HERE ▲ ``` ### ❌ Mistake 2: Ignoring Volume ``` WRONG: "It broke below support, must be spring" ─────╨───── High volume █ This is a BREAKDOWN, not a spring! CORRECT Spring: ─────╨───── LOW volume ✓ ■ Quick reversal ✓ ▲ ``` ### ❌ Mistake 3: Trading Against Trend ``` WRONG: Markdown Phase E ╲ ╲ ← Trying to buy here ╲ ╲ CORRECT: Wait for new accumulation to complete ``` --- ## MULTI-TIMEFRAME EXAMPLE ### Weekly Chart: Phase E Markup (Bullish) ``` ╱ ╱ ╱ Long-term uptrend ╱ ───╱───── ``` ### Daily Chart: Re-Accumulation Phase C ``` ┌─────────┐ │ Spring │ ← We are here │ ▼ │ ─────┴────█────┴───── ▲ ``` ### 4-Hour Chart: Entry Timing ``` Last 48 hours: ─────╨───── Spring occurred █ ▲ ← Enter now ■ ``` **Result:** Triple confirmation across timeframes = High probability trade --- ## PROFIT TARGETS (Visual Guide) ### Method 1: Basic Measured Move ``` Resistance: 120 ┐ ───────── │ │ 20 points │ Support: 100 ┘ ───────── Breakout: 120 Target: 120 + 20 = 140 ╱╱╱ 140 (Target) ╱╱╱ ╱╱╱ ──────◄ 120 (Breakout) │ Range │ 20 │ ──────┘ 100 ``` ### Method 2: Multiple Targets ``` ╱╱╱ 150 (Target 3: 2.5x) - 20% position ╱╱╱ ╱╱╱ 140 (Target 2: 2x) - 30% position ╱╱╱ ─────◄╱ 130 (Target 1: 1x) - 50% position │ 10 │ 120 (Breakout) │ ─────┘ 110 (Support) ``` ### Method 3: Trailing Stop ``` 1. Move stop to breakeven at Target 1 2. Trail stop under swing lows 3. Let winners run ╱╱╱ ╱ ╱╱ ← Trail stop here ╱╱ ╱ ╱ ╱ ← Then here ─────◄──╱ ← Start here (breakeven) ``` --- ## TIMING ENTRIES (Exact Bar Patterns) ### Perfect Spring Entry ``` Bar 1: ▼ Breaks below (Low vol) █ Bar 2: ▲ Reverses (Closes strong) █ ◄─ ENTER HERE Bar 3: ■ Confirms ▲ DON'T WAIT for Bar 3! Enter on Bar 2 close ``` ### Perfect UTAD Entry ``` Bar 1: ▲ Breaks above (Spike vol OK) █ Bar 2: ▼ Reverses (Closes weak) █ ◄─ ENTER HERE Bar 3: ■ Confirms ▼ SHORT on Bar 2 close Don't wait for more confirmation ``` --- ## COMPOSITE OPERATOR PSYCHOLOGY ### What Smart Money Does (Follow Them) **Accumulation:** ``` 1. Create fear (PS, SC) 2. Shake out weak hands (Spring) 3. Absorb supply quietly (Phase B) 4. Test for remaining supply (Test) 5. Mark it up (SOS → Phase E) 💰 They buy LOW when retail panics ``` **Distribution:** ``` 1. Create euphoria (PSY, BC) 2. Trap late buyers (UTAD) 3. Distribute to buyers (Phase B) 4. Test for remaining demand (ST) 5. Mark it down (SOW → Phase E) 💰 They sell HIGH when retail buys ``` ### Where to Look for Smart Money ``` 💰 Buy signals appear at: - Demand zones (green boxes) - Springs and shakeouts - Tests of support - After selling climax 💰 Sell signals appear at: - Supply zones (red boxes) - UTAD and upthrusts - Weak rallies (LPSY) - After buying climax ``` --- ## PRACTICE EXERCISES ### Exercise 1: Identify the Phase Look at any chart and ask: 1. Is there a trading range? (Phase B likely) 2. Did we just stop a trend? (Phase A) 3. Was there a spring/UTAD? (Phase C) 4. Is there a breakout? (Phase D) 5. Is trend running? (Phase E) ### Exercise 2: Volume Analysis For each bar, note: - Volume level (High/Normal/Low) - Spread (Wide/Normal/Narrow) - Effort vs Result (Matching? Diverging?) ### Exercise 3: Find Historical Springs Go back 6 months: - Mark all springs you can find - Note the setup before each - Track what happened after - Calculate win rate --- ## FINAL VISUALIZATION: The Complete Cycle ``` ACCUMULATION → MARKUP → DISTRIBUTION → MARKDOWN → ACCUMULATION... Distribution Accumulation (Top) (Bottom) ┌───────────────┐ ┌───────────────┐ │ BC UTAD │ │ Spring SC │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ │ ────┴───┴───┴───────┴─╲ ╱────────┴───┴───┴──── ╲ ╱ Markdown ╲ ╱ Markup (Phase E) ╲ ╱ (Phase E) ╲ ╱ ╲ ╱ ╲ ╱ ╲ ╱ V The market cycles endlessly Your job: Identify where you are in the cycle Trade accordingly ``` --- **Remember:** - 📊 Study charts daily - 📝 Journal every setup - 🎯 Wait for the best signals - 💰 Follow smart money - ⏰ Be patient - 🚀 Let winners run **The indicator does the heavy lifting - you make the decisions!**
Pine Script® indicator
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