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Bookmap Footprint Imbalance BubblesFootprint Imbalance Bubbles (Bookmap Style) Overview This indicator brings Bookmap-style order flow visualization directly to your TradingView charts. Instead of standard candles, it detects and plots "Bubbles" at specific price levels where aggressive buying or selling has occurred. These bubbles represent Volume Imbalances —moments where aggressive market orders overwhelmed limit orders by a significant ratio (e.g., 300% more buying than selling). The size or transparency of the bubble indicates the magnitude of the volume, allowing you to spot "Whales", liquidity sweeps, and understand quality of a price move. ⚠️ Important Requirement This script uses footprint charts. To use this indicator, you may need a TradingView plan that supports Footprint Charts (typically Essential, Plus, or Premium). If your plan does not support footprint data, the indicator MAY NOT LOAD. Footprint charts only have history accurate up to a certain extent(~5 days based on my testing). Replay mode will only be accurate during this timeframe, replaying further will result in unreliable footprint data, resulting in unreliable bubbles. Key Features 1. Imbalance Detection The script scans inside every candle at the tick level (Footprint data). It flags price levels where: Aggressive Buyers > Sellers (by a user-defined ratio, e.g., 3x). Aggressive Sellers > Buyers. The total volume at that level exceeds a noise filter. 2. Dynamic Auto-Scaling Auto-Scale Mode: The indicator automatically detects the largest volume bubble currently on your screen and scales all other bubbles relative to it. This ensures you always see the relative importance of trades, regardless of whether the asset is liquid (like BTC) or illiquid. 3. Two Visual Modes Size Scaling (Classic): Bubbles grow larger as volume increases. Transparency Scaling (Heatmap): Bubbles stay a fixed size but become more solid/opaque as volume increases. 4. POC (Point of Control) Optionally plots a stepped line showing the Point of Control (highest volume price) for each bar, helping you track where value is migrating. Settings Guide General Ticks per Row: Controls the granularity. 1 is the most detailed (tick-by-tick). Higher numbers (e.g., 5 or 10) group ticks together, useful for high-price assets like NQ or BTC. Bubble Filters Imbalance Ratio: The strength required to trigger a bubble. Default 3.0 means Buy Volume must be 3x Sell Volume. Min Volume Filter: The minimum total volume required to show a bubble at all. Use this to hide "noise" and focus on significant activity. Visual Modes Auto-Scale Max Volume: Highly recommended. It adjusts the bubble definition based on the current chart view. Manual Max Volume: If Auto-Scale is off, this defines what volume is required to create a "Huge" bubble.
Pine Script® indicator
by drop_trades
Daily/Weekly FVG by KrisThis indicator is a Multi-Timeframe (MTF) tool designed to automatically identify and project Fair Value Gaps (Imbalances) from Daily and Weekly timeframes onto your current chart. It helps traders locate higher-timeframe Areas of Interest (POI) and liquidity voids without manually switching charts. How it works: The script utilizes `request.security` to fetch High and Low data from Daily and Weekly timeframes. It identifies a Fair Value Gap (FVG) based on the 3-candle formation logic where price moves inefficiently, leaving a gap between the wicks. - Bullish FVG: Identified when the current Daily/Weekly Low is greater than the High of the candle from 2 periods ago. - Bearish FVG: Identified when the current Daily/Weekly High is lower than the Low of the candle from 2 periods ago. The indicator draws a box extending to the right to visualize the zone, along with a dotted midline which often acts as a sensitive support/resistance level. Unique Feature: Smart Mitigation (Auto-Hide) To keep your chart clean and focused on relevant data, the script includes a "Full Fill" logic. It continuously monitors price action relative to existing FVG boxes. - If price completely crosses through a box (fully fills the gap), the indicator considers it "mitigated" and automatically hides the box and its midline (sets transparency to 100%). - This ensures you only see "fresh" or unfilled gaps that are still relevant for trading. Settings: - TF Checkboxes (Daily/Weekly FVG): Toggle the visibility of Daily or Weekly gaps independently based on your analysis needs. - Design Mode: Colored: Uses classic Green (Bullish) and Red (Bearish) colors for easy trend identification. Monochrome: Uses Gray tones for a minimalist look that reduces visual noise on the chart. Usage: Use these zones to identify potential reversal points or liquidity targets. Since these are higher-timeframe levels, they often carry more weight than intraday imbalances.
Pine Script® indicator
by KRISTRADER1
5
Smart Gap Concepts [MarkitTick]💡 This indicator automates the identification and classification of price gaps, commonly known as Fair Value Gaps (FVG) or Imbalances, by integrating market structure and volume analysis. Unlike standard gap detectors that simply highlight empty space on a chart, this script applies algorithmic filters to categorize gaps into three distinct phases of market movement: Breakaway, Runaway, and Exhaustion. This helps traders understand the potential context of a move rather than just seeing a support or resistance zone. ● Originality and Utility The primary innovation of this tool is its dynamic classification system. It moves beyond visual detection by checking the "why" behind the gap. By referencing Swing Highs and Swing Lows (Market Structure) alongside Volume efficiency, it determines if a gap represents a breakout, a trend continuation, or a climatic end to a move. Additionally, the script features an automated mitigation tracking system that removes gaps from the chart once price has re-tested the midpoint, ensuring the visual workspace remains clean and relevant to current price action. ● Methodology The script operates on a multi-stage logic engine: • Gap Detection It first identifies the core imbalance where the Low of the current bar does not overlap with the High of the bar two periods prior (for bullish gaps), ensuring the intervening candle represents a strong displacement. • Structural Analysis (Breakaway Gaps) The script monitors Pivot Highs and Lows. If a gap occurs simultaneously with a close beyond a key structural Pivot, it is classified as a "Breakaway Gap." This signals the potential start of a new trend. • Volume and Time Analysis (Exhaustion Gaps) To identify potential reversals, the script looks for "Trend Maturity." If a gap forms after a long duration since the last pivot and is accompanied by a volume spike (defined by the Volume Spike Multiplier), it is labeled as an "Exhaustion Gap." • Continuation (Runaway Gaps) If a gap is valid but meets neither the Breakaway nor Exhaustion criteria, it is considered a "Runaway Gap," typically found in the middle of an established trend. • Dynamic Cleanup The script tracks the midpoint of every active gap. If price creates a lower low (for bullish gaps) or higher high (for bearish gaps) beyond this midpoint, the gap is considered mitigated and is removed from the screen. 📖 How to Use Traders can utilize the color-coded classifications to gauge market intent: Breakaway (Default Blue): Watch these zones for potential trend initiations. These are often high-probability areas for a retest entry after a structure break. Runaway (Default Orange): These indicate strong momentum. They can be used to trail stop-losses or add to winning positions, as price should ideally not close below these gaps in a healthy trend. Exhaustion (Default Red): Be cautious when these appear. They suggest the current move is overextended and a reversal or complex pullback may be imminent. • Exhaustion Gap : A Practical Case Study • Breakaway Gap: A Practical Case Study • Runaway Gap : A Practical Case Study ⚙️ Inputs and Settings Min Gap Size (Points): Filters out insignificant gaps smaller than this threshold. Structure Lookback: Defines the sensitivity of the Pivot detection (Swing High/Low). Volume Avg Length & Multiplier: Determines what qualifies as a "Volume Spike" for exhaustion logic. Trend Maturity: The minimum number of bars required to consider a trend "old" enough for an exhaustion signal. Visual Settings: Custom colors for each gap type and box extension length. ● Disclaimer All provided scripts and indicators are strictly for educational exploration and must not be interpreted as financial advice or a recommendation to execute trades. I expressly disclaim all liability for any financial losses or damages that may result, directly or indirectly, from the reliance on or application of these tools. Market participation carries inherent risk where past performance never guarantees future returns, leaving all investment decisions and due diligence solely at your own discretion.
Pine Script® indicator
by MarkitTick
8
Liquidity Void and Repair EngineLiquidity Void & Repair Engine OVERVIEW The Liquidity Void & Repair Engine is a high-fidelity institutional order flow tool designed to identify and track "Market Imbalances" or "Fair Value Gaps" (FVG). Unlike standard gap indicators that clutter the chart with every minor price jump, this engine uses Volatility-Adjusted Range Mapping to isolate high-conviction voids where price moved so rapidly that liquidity was left "unfilled." The standout feature of this tool is its Active Repair Logic. The engine doesn't just draw static boxes; it monitors price action in real-time to determine when an imbalance has been "healed" by subsequent trading volume, providing a dynamic look at where the market has "unfinished business." TECHNICAL LOGIC & ORIGINALITY This script is published Open Source to contribute to the Pine Script community’s understanding of dynamic object management and order flow visualization. ATR-Relative Filtering: To ensure only significant voids are plotted, the script uses a user-defined ATR (Average True Range) multiplier. This filters out market noise and focuses on institutional "impulse" moves. Dynamic Box Management: Utilizing the Pine Script box array system, the script manages memory efficiently by updating existing objects rather than creating redundant ones. The "Repair" Algorithm: The script tracks the high and low of every active void. When price action fully traverses the coordinates of a void, the script "seals" the box, visually marking the moment of liquidity equilibrium. HOW TO USE 1. Identifying the "Magnet" (The Void) When price moves aggressively, it leaves a "hole" in the auction. Bullish Voids (Green): These represent areas where price surged so fast that buyers may still have unfilled orders sitting below. These act as Magnets for pullbacks. Bearish Voids (Red): These represent areas where price plummeted, leaving a vacuum of selling pressure. These act as Magnets for relief rallies. 2. Trading the "Repair" Process The Engine tracks how the market "repairs" these holes: Partial Fill: If price enters a box but doesn't cross it, the "Magnet" is still active. Full Repair: When a box is "sealed" (stops extending right), it indicates the imbalance is gone. If price "Seals" a green box and then bounces, it confirms the zone as Valid Institutional Support. 3. Confluence with the Trend Continuation: In a strong uptrend, look for price to drop into a Green Bullish Void and find support. This is often the "Golden Entry" for trend followers. Reversal Confirmation: If price ignores a Red Bearish Void and blasts right through it (sealing it instantly), it signals a massive shift in market regime and extreme bullish conviction. USER SETTINGS Lookback Period: How far back the engine searches for un-repaired gaps. Min Gap Size (ATR %): Increase this to see only the "Major" institutional gaps; decrease it for a more granular intraday look. Visual Styles: Fully customizable colors and transparency to match any chart theme (Dark/Light). NOTES & DISCLAIMER This script is a visualization of historical price imbalances and is intended for educational purposes only. It does not provide trade signals, entry/exit points, or financial advice. All trading involves risk.
Pine Script® indicator
by GammaBulldog
2
FVG Heatmap [Hash Capital Research]FVG Map FVG Map is a visual Fair Value Gap (FVG) mapping tool built to make displacement imbalances easy to see and manage in real time. It detects 3-candle FVG zones, plots them as clean heatmap boxes, tracks partial mitigation (how much of the zone has been filled), and summarizes recent “fill speed” behavior in a small regime dashboard. This is an indicator (not a strategy). It does not place trades and it does not publish performance claims. It is a market-structure visualization tool intended to support discretionary or systematic workflows. What this script detects Bullish FVG (gap below price) A bullish FVG is detected when the candle from two bars ago has a high below the current candle’s low. The zone spans from that prior high up to the current low. Bearish FVG (gap above price) A bearish FVG is detected when the candle from two bars ago has a low above the current candle’s high. The zone spans from the current high up to that prior low. What makes it useful Heatmap zones (clean, readable FVG boxes) Bullish zones plot below price. Bearish zones plot above price. Partial fill tracking (mitigation progress) As price trades back into a zone, the script visually shows how much of the zone has been filled. Mitigation modes (your definition of “filled”) • Full Fill: price fully trades through the zone • 50% Fill: price reaches the midpoint of the zone • First Touch: price touches the zone one time Optional auto-cleanup Optionally remove zones once they’re mitigated to keep the chart clean. Fill-Speed Regime Dashboard When zones get mitigated, the script records how many bars it took to fill and summarizes the recent environment: • Average fill time • Median fill time • % fast fills vs % slow fills • Regime label: choppy/mean-revert, trending/displacement, or mixed How to use Use FVG zones as structure, not guaranteed signals. • Bullish zones are often watched as potential support on pullbacks. • Bearish zones are often watched as potential resistance on rallies. The fill-speed dashboard helps provide context: fast fills tend to appear in more rotational conditions, while slow fills tend to appear in stronger trend/displacement conditions. Alerts Bullish FVG Created Bearish FVG Created Notes FVGs are not guaranteed reversal points. Fill-speed/regime is descriptive of recent behavior and should be treated as context, not prediction. On realtime candles, visuals may update as the bar forms.
Pine Script® indicator
by Hash_Capital
Imbalance Heatmap (Free) – pc75A clean, efficient visualisation of liquidity voids, 3-bar imbalances, and price inefficiency zones. This indicator highlights where the market left gaps in the order flow — areas price often revisits to rebalance. Imbalances are displayed as stacked horizontal “heatmap strips,” making it easy to see: Where aggressive buying/selling left a void Whether multiple voids overlap (stronger zones) Whether price is likely to return to fill the imbalance How old a void is (older zones are marked differently) This is a refined v6 rewrite based on a script I liked, completely modernised with cleaner logic, better performance, and optional labels. 🔍 Features 3-bar liquidity void detection (ICT-style logic) Bullish imbalance when price displaces upward with no wick overlap Bearish imbalance for downward displacement ✔ Heatmap-style visualisation Each imbalance is sliced into multiple thin horizontal bands to create a visual density effect. ✔ Stacking intelligence If a new void overlaps previous ones, the heatmap is drawn brighter, showing areas where the market left multiple inefficiencies. ✔ “Void xN” labels Optional labels show how many overlapping voids existed at the moment the imbalance formed. ✔ Automatic deletion when filled As soon as price trades back through a slice, that slice is removed. This keeps the chart clean and focuses only on active inefficiencies. ✔ Smart ageing Older voids are marked with a subtle border so you can distinguish freshly formed inefficiencies from historical ones. ✔ Alerts Set alerts for when price taps a stacked imbalance zone (“Void x2” and above). ⚙ Inputs & Customisation ATR threshold (optional) Minimum tick size gap Number of heatmap slices Bullish / bearish toggles Label toggles Colour and transparency configuration Max slice memory for performance 💡 How to Use Imbalance zones often behave as: Magnets → price gravitates toward them Support/resistance → structure respects inefficiencies Continuity points → used with market structure shifts Targets → for both scalpers and swing traders Strong (stacked) voids typically represent areas of institutional displacement, where the market is more likely to return for rebalancing. 📢 Notes This is the free version. Educational only — not financial advice.
Pine Script® indicator
by pc75
Volume Flow Anatomy [Kodexius]Volume Flow Anatomy is a dynamic, multi-dimensional volume map that reconstructs how buy, sell, and “stealth” activity is distributed across price rather than just across time. Instead of relying on a static, session-based volume profile, it uses an exponentially decaying memory of recent bars to build a constantly evolving “anatomy” of the auction, where each price level carries an adaptive history of order flow. The script separates buy vs. sell pressure, adds a third “Stealth Flow” dimension for low-volume price movement (ease of movement / divergence), and automatically derives POC, Value Area, imbalances, absorption zones, and classic profile shapes (D, P, b, B). This gives the trader a compact but highly information-dense map on the right side of the chart to read control (buyers vs. sellers), structure (balanced vs. trending vs. double distribution), and key reaction levels (support/resistance born from flow, not just wicks). 🔹 Features 🔸 Dynamic Lookback with Decay - The script computes an effective lookback N from the Decay Factor and caps it with Max Lookback. - Higher decay keeps more history; lower decay emphasizes the most recent flow. - The profile continuously adapts as new bars are printed. 🔸 Price-Bucketed Flow Map Each bucket accumulates: - Sell Flow (sell pressure) - Buy Flow (buy pressure) - Stealth Flow (low-volume price movement) - Box width at each bucket is proportional to the relative intensity of that component. 🔸 Stealth Flow (Low-Volume Price Movement) - Measures close to close movement relative to volume, emphasizing price movement that occurs on comparatively low volume. - Helps reveal hidden participation, inefficient moves, and areas that may be vulnerable to re-tests or reversions. 🔸 POC & 70% Value Area (VA) - Identifies the Point of Control (price bucket with the highest total volume) over the effective lookback. - Builds a 70% Value Area by expanding from POC towards the nearest high volume neighbors until 70% of the total volume is included. - POC is drawn as a line over the analyzed range; VA is displayed as a shaded band in the profile area. 🔸 Market Profile Shape Detection Splits the profile vertically into three zones (bottom / middle / top) and compares their volume distribution. Classifies structure as: - D-Shape (Balanced) - P-Shape (Short Covering) - b-Shape (Long Liquidation) - B-Shape (Double Distribution) Displays a shape label with color coded bias for quick auction context interpretation. 🔸 Imbalance Zones & Absorption Imbalance: detects buckets where Buy Flow or Sell Flow exceeds the opposite side by at least Imbalance Ratio. Absorption: flags zones with high volume but low price “ease”, where price is not moving much despite significant volume. Extends these levels into horizontal zones, marking potential support/resistance and trap areas. Bullish Imbalance Zone : Bearish Imbalance Zone : Absorption Zone : 🔸 Range Context & On-Chart Legend Draws a Range Box covering the dynamically determined lookback (N bars), with a label displaying the effective bar count. A bottom-right legend summarizes: - Color keys for Buy / Sell / Stealth - POC / VA status - Bullish vs. Bearish dominance percentage - Profile shape classification - Imbalance and Absorption conventions 🔹 Calculations 1. Dynamic Lookback & Price Buckets int N = math.min(int(4 / (1 - decayFactor) - 1), maxHistory) float priceHigh = ta.highest(high, N) float priceLow = ta.lowest(low, N) float bucketSize = (priceHigh - priceLow) / bucketCount The effective lookback N is derived from the Decay Factor, using the approximation 4 / (1 - decay) to capture roughly 99% of the decayed influence, then capped with maxHistory to control performance. Over that adaptive range, the script finds the highest and lowest prices and divides the band into bucketCount equal slices (bucketSize). Each slice is a price bucket that will accumulate volume-flow information. 2. Exponentially Decayed Volume Allocation addValue(array profile, float weight, float minPrice, float maxPrice) => for j = 0 to bucketCount - 1 float bucketMin = priceLow + j * bucketSize float bucketMax = bucketMin + bucketSize float overlapMin = math.max(minPrice, bucketMin) float overlapMax = math.min(maxPrice, bucketMax) float overlapRange = overlapMax - overlapMin if overlapRange > 0 profile.set(j, profile.get(j) * decayFactor + weight * overlapRange) This function is the core engine of the indicator. For a given price span and intensity, it checks every bucket for overlap, distributes the weight proportionally to the overlapping range, and before adding new value, decays the existing bucket content by decayFactor. This results in an exponentially weighted profile: recent activity dominates, while older levels retain a gradually fading footprint. 3. POC and 70% Value Area array totalProfile = array.new(bucketCount, 0) for j = 0 to bucketCount - 1 float total = sellProfile.get(j) + buyProfile.get(j) totalProfile.set(j, total) if total > eaMax eaMax := total int pocIdx = 0 float pocVal = 0.0 for j = 0 to bucketCount - 1 if totalProfile.get(j) > pocVal pocVal := totalProfile.get(j) pocIdx := j float totalSum = totalProfile.sum() float targetSum = totalSum * 0.70 int vaLow = pocIdx int vaHigh = pocIdx float currentSum = pocVal while currentSum < targetSum and (vaLow > 0 or vaHigh < bucketCount - 1) float lowVal = vaLow > 0 ? totalProfile.get(vaLow - 1) : 0.0 float highVal = vaHigh < bucketCount - 1 ? totalProfile.get(vaHigh + 1) : 0.0 First, totalProfile is built as the sum of buy and sell flow per bucket, and eaMax (the maximum total) is tracked for later normalization. The POC bucket (pocIdx) is simply the index with the highest totalProfile value. To compute the 70% Value Area, the algorithm starts at the POC bucket and expands outward, each step adding either the upper or lower neighbor depending on which has more volume. This continues until the cumulative volume reaches 70% of totalSum. The result is a volume-driven VA, not necessarily symmetric around POC, which more accurately represents where the market has truly traded. 4. Market Profile Shape Classification float volTopThird = 0.0 float volMidThird = 0.0 float volBotThird = 0.0 int thirdIdx = int(bucketCount / 3) for j = 0 to bucketCount - 1 float val = totalProfile.get(j) if j < thirdIdx volBotThird += val else if j < thirdIdx * 2 volMidThird += val else volTopThird += val float totalVolShape = totalProfile.sum() string shapeStr = "D-Shape (Balanced)" if (volTopThird > totalVolShape * 0.20) and (volBotThird > totalVolShape * 0.20) and (volMidThird < totalVolShape * 0.50) shapeStr := "B-Shape (Double Dist)" else if pocIdx > bucketCount * 0.5 and volTopThird > volBotThird * 1.3 shapeStr := "P-Shape (Short Covering)" else if pocIdx < bucketCount * 0.5 and volBotThird > volTopThird * 1.3 shapeStr := "b-Shape (Long Liquidation)" else shapeStr := "D-Shape (Balanced)" The profile is split into bottom, middle, and top thirds. The script compares how much volume is concentrated in each and combines that with the relative location of POC. If both extremes are heavy and the middle light, it labels a B-Shape (double distribution). If the POC is high and the top dominates the bottom, it’s a P-Shape (short covering). If the POC is low and the bottom dominates, it’s a b-Shape (long liquidation). Otherwise, it defaults to a D-Shape (balanced). This provides a quick, at-a-glance assessment of auction structure. 5. Imbalances, Absorption & Zones bool isBuyImb = showImb and sVal > 0 and (bVal / sVal >= imbRatio) bool isSellImb = showImb and bVal > 0 and (sVal / bVal >= imbRatio) float volRatio = eaMax > 0 ? tVal / eaMax : 0 float stRatio = esmRange > 0 ? (stVal - esmMin) / esmRange : 1.0 bool isAbsorp = showAbsorp and volRatio > 0.6 and stRatio < 0.25 if showImbZone if isSellImb zoneBoxes.push(box.new(bar_index - N + 1, bucketHi, bar_index + 1, bucketLo, ...)) if isBuyImb zoneBoxes.push(box.new(bar_index - N + 1, bucketHi, bar_index + 1, bucketLo, ...)) if isAbsorp zoneBoxes.push(box.new(bar_index - N + 1, bucketHi, bar_index + 1, bucketLo, ...)) Imbalances are identified where one side’s volume (buy or sell) exceeds the other by at least Imbalance Ratio. These buckets are marked as buy or sell imbalance zones, indicating aggressive participation from one side. Absorption is detected by combining a high volume ratio (volRatio) with a low normalized stealth ratio (stRatio). High volume with limited price movement suggests that opposing orders are absorbing flow at that level. Both imbalance and absorption buckets are extended into horizontal zones from the start of the lookback to the current bar, visually emphasizing key support/resistance and liquidity areas. 6. Building Buy, Sell & Stealth Profiles sellProfile := array.new(bucketCount, 0) buyProfile := array.new(bucketCount, 0) stealthProfile := array.new(bucketCount, 0) Three arrays are used to store Sell Flow, Buy Flow, and Stealth Flow. Bars are processed from oldest to newest so that decay is applied in correct chronological order. For each bar, a volume density (volume / range) is calculated and distributed across the candle range. Bull candles feed buyProfile, bear candles feed sellProfile. Stealth Flow computes the close-to-close move between consecutive bars, scaled by 1 / (1 + volume). Big moves on low volume produce high stealth values, which are then allocated across the move’s price span into stealthProfile. This yields a three-layer profile per price level: directional volume and stealthy price movement.
Pine Script® indicator
by UnknownUnicorn113699460
2
ICT Fair Value Gap (FVG) Detector │ Auto-Mitigated │ 2025Accurate ICT / Smart Money Concepts Fair Value Gap (FVG) detector Features: • Detects both Bullish (-FVG) and Bearish (+FVG) using strict 3-candle rule • Boxes automatically extend right until price mitigates them • Boxes auto-delete when price closes inside the gap (true mitigation) • No repainting – 100% reliable • Clean, lightweight, and works on all markets & timeframes • Fully customizable colors and transparency How to use: – Bullish FVG (green) = potential support / buy zone in uptrend – Bearish FVG (red) = potential resistance / sell zone in downtrend Exactly matches The Inner Circle Trader (ICT) methodology used by thousands of SMC traders in 2024–2025. Enjoy and trade safe!
Pine Script® indicator
by keerthanamurugesan
1
Effort HeatmapThe Effort Heatmap visualizes where meaningful, same-direction volume occurred inside an imbalance during strong directional movement.
Instead of analyzing total bar volume or traditional volume-at-price distributions, this tool reconstructs a simplified internal volume profile using lower-timeframe data.
When a Fair Value Gap forms during a high-volume displacement, the script highlights the portions of the imbalance candle where directional effort was concentrated and projects those regions forward as a heatmap. The purpose of this indicator is not to predict price or represent institutional activity, but to offer a visual way to study how the market delivered volume inside a move that created an imbalance. How It Works 1. Lower-Timeframe Volume Extraction The indicator retrieves open, close, and volume data from a selected lower timeframe.
Only sub-candles that move in the same direction as the previous bar are considered, ensuring the heatmap reflects directional effort—not mixed volume. 2. Candle Body Binning The FVG candle is divided into multiple horizontal bins.
Each lower-timeframe sub-candle contributes volume proportionally to the bins it overlaps, creating a vertical volume distribution for that bar. 3. Imbalance (FVG) Detection A simple 3-bar displacement logic detects bullish or bearish imbalances.
An optional Z-Score filter ensures the heatmap only forms when volume is relatively elevated compared to recent history. 4. Heatmap Projection When a qualifying imbalance occurs: • The FVG bar’s volume distribution is normalized • Only areas with relatively elevated volume are displayed • Colored heatmap boxes are created and extend forward • These boxes remain until price trades into or through them
This allows traders to observe how price interacts with past zones of concentrated directional effort. What Makes It Different Most volume tools focus on fixed session profiles, market-wide volume-at-price calculations, or bar-level volume totals.
The Effort Heatmap instead reconstructs a per-bar vertical volume distribution using lower-timeframe price action and displays it only when displacement occurs. Rather than treating the candle as a single block of volume, the indicator highlights where inside the candle body volume was delivered while moving in the displacement direction.
This creates a unique visualization of directional effort that conventional profiles, OB/FVG indicators, and classic oscillators do not show. How to Use It 1. Apply to any timeframe: The indicator works on all chart timeframes, but gains more detail when higher timeframes are used in combination with lower-timeframe volume data. 2. Identify displacement moments: When a bullish or bearish FVG forms with a high volume Z-Score, the heatmap will appear. 3. Observe the heatmap structure:
Each horizontal band represents the relative concentration of same-direction volume inside the previous candle. 4. Watch how price interacts with these zones:
Heatmap areas extend until price touches or trades through them, at which point they stop extending and are finalized. 5. Combine with your own analysis:
These areas can be used to study... ...how past directional volume clusters influence current movement ...structural reactions to zones of prior effort ...which parts of a displacement candle were most active The indicator is a visual study tool, not a signal generator. Settings • Volume Source Timeframe Chooses the lower timeframe used to reconstruct internal volume. Smaller timeframes give more detail; larger timeframes give smoother profiles. • Z-Score Lookback Controls how many bars are used to measure relative volume. Larger values make the volume filter stricter. • Z-Score Threshold Minimum relative-volume strength required to draw a heatmap. Higher values show only high-effort moves. • Volume Filter (%) Removes weaker bins based on how much volume they contain compared to the strongest one. Higher percentages = fewer but more meaningful zones. • Bullish / Bearish Colors Sets the base color for heatmap boxes depending on direction.
Pine Script® indicator
by VEGAlgo
1
Quantura - Fair Value GapIntroduction “Quantura – Fair Value Gap” is a precision-engineered institutional concept indicator designed to automatically identify, visualize, and manage Fair Value Gaps (FVGs) across any market or timeframe. It enables traders to observe price inefficiencies, potential liquidity voids, and retracement areas that often act as magnets for price rebalancing. Originality & Value Unlike many public FVG scripts that only highlight candle gaps, this indicator integrates dynamic filters and adaptive logic to determine the strength and reliability of each gap. It merges overlapping zones intelligently and optionally extends valid imbalances forward for ongoing reference. Its value lies in: Dynamic statistical filtering based on gap standard deviation. Optional volume confirmation for high-confidence FVGs. Automatic merging of overlapping or adjacent gaps for clean visualization. Support for both bullish and bearish imbalances. Signal alerts when gaps are filled or rebalanced by price. Functionality & Core Logic Detects Fair Value Gaps by comparing candle-to-candle price displacement. Applies a Gap Filter (standard deviation-based) to qualify valid gaps. Optionally validates gaps formed under significant volume conditions. Draws color-coded boxes to mark bullish (discount) and bearish (premium) inefficiencies. Monitors each FVG until price fills the gap, at which point the box is visually closed. Provides optional signal markers (“▲” or “▼”) when rebalancing occurs. Parameters & Customization Gap Filter: Sets the minimum statistical deviation required for a valid FVG. Higher values detect fewer, stronger gaps. Volume Filter: Toggles additional validation using relative volume strength. Volume Sensitivity: Adjusts how much above-average volume must be present to confirm a gap. Bullish/Bearish Colors: Customize color schemes for imbalance zones. Extend Gaps: Optionally extend open gaps forward for better confluence tracking. Signals: Enables or disables gap-fill signal markers. Visualization & Display Bullish FVGs: Appear in blue-tinted boxes, indicating potential demand-side inefficiencies. Bearish FVGs: Appear in red-tinted boxes, representing potential supply-side inefficiencies. Overlapping zones are merged automatically to maintain clarity. Filled gaps remain visible for historical context, allowing for post-event analysis. Optional signal arrows display when price returns to rebalance an FVG. Use Cases Identify institutional inefficiencies and liquidity voids. Detect premium and discount levels in trending markets. Combine with market structure or order block indicators for confluence. Track when price rebalances inefficiencies to refine entry/exit points. Build FVG-based algorithmic strategies that rely on structural imbalance resolution. Limitations & Recommendations The indicator detects structural imbalances but does not predict future direction or guarantee profitability. Volume filters may behave differently across brokers due to data-source differences. Use alongside structure or liquidity tools for enhanced decision-making. Extreme volatility or illiquid assets may generate temporary invalid gaps. Markets & Timeframes Compatible with all markets (crypto, forex, equities, indices, futures) and all timeframes. Recommended for multi-timeframe confluence analysis — e.g., detecting higher-timeframe FVGs and refining lower-timeframe entries. Author & Access Developed 100% by Quantura. Published as a Open-source script indicator. Access is free. Compliance Note This description adheres fully to TradingView’s House Rules and Script Publishing Requirements . It provides a detailed explanation of originality, core logic, limitations, and appropriate use — with no unrealistic or misleading performance claims.
Pine Script® indicator
by Quantura
Volume Surprise [LuxAlgo]The Volume Surprise tool displays the trading volume alongside the expected volume at that time, allowing users to spot unexpected trading activity on the chart easily. The tool includes an extrapolation of the estimated volume for future periods, allowing forecasting future trading activity. 🔶 USAGE We define Volume Surprise as a situation where the actual trading volume deviates significantly from its expected value at a given time. Being able to determine if trading activity is higher or lower than expected allows us to precisely gauge the interest of market participants in specific trends. A histogram constructed from the difference between the volume and expected volume is provided to easily highlight the difference between the two and may be used as a standalone. The tool can also help quantify the impact of specific market events, such as news about an instrument. For example, an important announcement leading to volume below expectations might be a sign of market participants underestimating the impact of the announcement. Like in the example above, it is possible to observe cases where the volume significantly differs from the expected one, which might be interpreted as an anomaly leading to a correction. 🔹 Detecting Rare Trading Activity Expected volume is defined as the mean (or median if we want to limit the impact of outliers) of the volume grouped at a specific point in time. This value depends on grouping volume based on periods, which can be user-defined. However, it is possible to adjust the indicator to overestimate/underestimate expected volume, allowing for highlighting excessively high or low volume at specific times. In order to do this, select "Percentiles" as the summary method, and change the percentiles value to a value that is close to 100 (overestimate expected volume) or to 0 (underestimate expected volume). In the example above, we are only interested in detecting volume that is excessively high, we use the 95th percentile to do so, effectively highlighting when volume is higher than 95% of the volumes recorded at that time. 🔶 DETAILS 🔹 Choosing the Right Periods Our expected volume value depends on grouping volume based on periods, which can be user-defined. For example, if only the hourly period is selected, volumes are grouped by their respective hours. As such, to get the expected volume for the hour 7 PM, we collect and group the historical volumes that occurred at 7 PM and average them to get our expected value at that time. Users are not limited to selecting a single period, and can group volume using a combination of all the available periods. Do note that when on lower timeframes, only having higher periods will lead to less precise expected values. Enabling periods that are too low might prevent grouping. Finally, enabling a lot of periods will, on the other hand, lead to a lot of groups, preventing the ability to get effective expected values. In order to avoid changing periods by navigating across multiple timeframes, an "Auto Selection" setting is provided. 🔹 Group Length The length setting allows controlling the maximum size of a volume group. Using higher lengths will provide an expected value on more historical data, further highlighting recurring patterns. 🔹 Recommended Assets Obtaining the expected volume for a specific period (time of the day, day of the week, quarter, etc) is most effective when on assets showing higher signs of periodicity in their trading activity. This is visible on stocks, futures, and forex pairs, which tend to have a defined, recognizable interval with usually higher trading activity. Assets such as cryptocurrencies will usually not have a clearly defined periodic trading activity, which lowers the validity of forecasts produced by the tool, as well as any conclusions originating from the volume to expected volume comparisons. 🔶 SETTINGS Length: Maximum number of records in a volume group for a specific period. Older values are discarded. Smooth: Period of a SMA used to smooth volume. The smoothing affects the expected value. 🔹 Periods Auto Selection: Automatically choose a practical combination of periods based on the chart timeframe. Custom periods can be used if disabling "Auto Selection". Available periods include: - Minutes - Hours - Days (can be: Day of Week, Day of Month, Day of Year) - Months - Quarters 🔹 Summary Method: Method used to obtain the expected value. Options include Mean (default) or Percentile. Percentile: Percentile number used if "Method" is set to "Percentile". A value of 50 will effectively use a median for the expected value. 🔹 Forecast Forecast Window: Number of bars ahead for which the expected volume is predicted. Style: Style settings of the forecast.
Pine Script® indicator
by LuxAlgo
10
IMB zones, alerts, 8 EMAs, DO lvlThis indicator was created to be a combined indicator for those who use DO levels, IMBs, and EMAs in their daily trading, helping them by providing a script that allows them to customize these indicators to their liking. Here you can set the IMBs, DO levels, and EMAs. Its special feature is that it uses alerts to indicate which IMB zones have been created, along with the invalidation line for the new potential IMB. The program always calculates the Daily Opening (DO) level from the opening of the broker, and you can set how many hours the line should be drawn. Help for use: There are 3 types of alerts: - Use the "Bullish IMB formed" alert if you are looking for Bull IMBs. - Use the "Bearish IMB formed" alert if you are looking for Bear IMBs. - Use the "Either IMB" alert if you are looking for Bull and Bear IMBs. Tip: Set the alert type "Once per bar close" if you do not want to set new alerts after an IMB is formed. IMBs: - Customizable IMB quantity (1-500 pcs) - Zone colors and borders can be customized - Potential IMB line can be customized EMAs: - You can set and customize 8 EMA lengths - Only the current and higher timeframe EMAs are displayed Daily Open Level: - Displays today's Daily Open level - Note: The DO level does not work in Replay mode Last OFR: "Show True OFR" checkbox added. It displays the latest OFR, and hides the old ones.
Pine Script® indicator
by csiakikm4
NX - ICT PD ArraysThis Pine Script indicator identifies and visualizes Fair Value Gaps (FVGs) and Order Blocks (OBs) based on refined price action logic. FVGs are highlighted when price leaves an imbalance between candles, while Order Blocks are detected using ICT methodology—marking the last opposing candle before a displacement move. The script dynamically tracks and updates these zones, halting box extension once price interacts with them. Customizable colors and lookback settings allow traders to tailor the display to their strategy.
Pine Script® indicator
by asyncoder
5
Machine Learning-Inspired Supply & Demand Zones [AlgoPoint]This indicator is a Smart Supply & Demand Zone tool, developed with principles inspired by Machine Learning (ML). It intelligently filters out market noise, allowing you to focus only on the most significant zones where institutional order flow is likely present. 💡 How It Works: Why Is This Indicator "Smart"? Unlike traditional indicators that only measure simple price movements, this script uses an algorithm that asks the same critical questions an experienced market analyst would to qualify a zone: - 1. Price Imbalance: How fast and aggressively did the price leave the zone? Our algorithm measures the body size of the "departure candle" relative to the current market volatility (ATR). A zone is only considered if it was formed by an explosive move that is statistically significant, indicating a major imbalance between buyers and sellers. - 2. Volume Confirmation: Did the "smart money" participate in this move? The script checks if the volume on the departure candle was significantly higher than the recent average volume. A spike in volume confirms that the move was backed by institutional interest, adding strength and validity to the zone. - 3. Valid Pivot Structure: Did the zone originate from a meaningful swing high or low? The algorithm first identifies a valid pivot structure, ensuring that zones are not drawn from insignificant or random price fluctuations. Only when a potential zone passes these three critical tests—our "quality filter"—is it drawn on your chart. 🚀 Features & How to Use Using the indicator is straightforward. You will see two primary types of boxes on your chart: * 🟥 Red Box (Supply Zone): An area of potential resistance where selling pressure is likely to be strong. Look for potential shorting opportunities as the price approaches this zone. * 🟩 Green Box (Demand Zone): An area of potential support where buying pressure is likely to be strong. Look for potential long opportunities as the price pulls back into this zone. Dynamic Zone Management This indicator is not static; it lives and breathes with the market: - Fresh Zone: A newly formed zone appears in its full, vibrant color. These are the highest-probability zones as they have not yet been re-tested. - Broken / Flipped Zone: You have full control over what happens when a zone is broken! In the settings, you can choose: - Delete Zone: The zone will be removed completely when the price closes through it. - Show as Broken (Flip): When broken, the zone will turn gray, stop extending, and remain on your chart. This is extremely useful for identifying Support/Resistance Flips, where a broken demand zone becomes new resistance, or a broken supply zone becomes new support. ⚙️ Settings & Customization Fine-tune the indicator to match your personal trading style via the settings menu: - Breakout Behavior: The most powerful feature. Choose between Delete Zone and Show as Broken (Flip) to customize your chart. - Zone Finding Logic: Control the indicator's sensitivity. - Selective: Requires both strong imbalance and high volume. Finds fewer, but higher-quality, zones. - Moderate: Requires either strong imbalance or high volume. Finds more potential zones. - Sensitivity Settings: Adjust the ATR Multiplier and Volume Multiplier to make the criteria for a "strong" zone stricter or looser.
Pine Script® indicator
by Iamalala
5
Imbalance No SL📊 Strategy Name: Imbalance No SL This strategy specially trades on price jumps (true imbalances) in the market, takes advantage of momentum only, and as soon as the opposite signal and profit is received, the trade is closed immediately. Imbalance No SL strategy specially generates buy and sell signals based on "Imbalance" logic, without any fixed Stop Loss. 🔍 Core Logic Imbalance Detection Bullish Imbalance : When the low of the current candle is above the high of the previous candle. (i.e. a jump type gap occurred in the market – demand is high, price went straight up) Bearish Imbalance : When the high of the current candle is below the low of the previous candle. (i.e. the market suddenly fell down) Creating Visual Box and Label on Signal: As soon as bullish imbalance is found, green box & IMB BULL label is displayed on the chart. Bearish has red box & IMB BEAR label. Trade Entry Logic BUY on Bullish Imbalance: If there is already a buy or neutral position, then a new “BUY” signal will fire. SELL on Bearish Imbalance: If already in sell or neutral position, then new “SELL” signal will fire. You can set quantity/lot size from ‘qty’ input field. Trade Average Calculation Buy/Sell maintains average price and their count (so that if averaging is done then correct P&L is calculated). Trade Exit Logic (Profit Booking/Signal Reverse) If your buy is going on and bearish imbalance is formed + price is above your average, then buy will be closed (profit condition). If sell is going on and bullish imbalance is formed + price is below average, then sell will be closed. Chart Cleaning/Management Only keep the label and box of the latest signal on the chart, old boxes/labels are automatically deleted. Alert You can get alert on bullish or bearish signal (by using alert feature of TradingView). ✅ Simple Explanation for User This strategy buys or sells directly at the gap (imbalance). Whenever there is a clear signal of momentum in the market (breakout of the gap), then the trade entry takes place. When there is an imbalance in the opposite direction and profit is made, the system closes the trade (closes). There is no fixed stop-loss, risk management is handled by trade averaging/close. You will know at every point on the visually chart that at which bar the buy, sell and exit took place. ⚠️ What to remember? If the market is in trend then this script gives very good signals. In choppy/sideways market, some loss trades can also come because there is no SL. Big profit or big loss – both depend on the imbalance signal and market speed.
Pine Script® strategy
by cnagda3
Volume Imbalance Analyzer - 70% & 80% Version1.01Here’s a clean “definition” you can drop into your docs. It explains **what** the indicator is, **what it helps with**, and **how** to use it—plain and practical. # Definition **Volume Imbalance Analyzer (70% & 80%)** flags bars where estimated buy vs. sell volume is heavily one-sided. It colors those bars, adds labels (B70/B80 or S70/S80), and can alert you in real time. The goal is to quickly spot spots of **aggressive participation** (buyers or sellers) that often act as magnets for a **retest** or as **exhaustion/continuation** areas. # What it helps you do * **Find high-energy bars** where one side dominates (potential turning or continuation points). * **Plan retests:** Track when price comes back into the imbalance candle’s range (common entry/take-profit logic). * **Filter trades:** Only act when the market shows unusual pressure (≥70% or ≥80%). * **Add context to setups:** Combine with S/R, FVGs, or trend tools to time entries with less guesswork. * **Alert-driven workflow:** Get notified the moment extreme pressure prints. # How it helps (workflow) 1. **Scan for signals:** * **B80/B70** = strong buying; **S80/S70** = strong selling. * 80% is “extreme” and overrides 70%. 2. **Mark the zone:** The imbalance candle’s **high–low** defines a zone. Many traders wait for a **retest** into that range. 3. **Decide intent:** * After **B80/B70**, look for pullbacks to buy (or fades if you see exhaustion). * After **S80/S70**, look for rallies to sell (or fades if exhaustion). 4. **Confirm with context:** Check trend, key levels, liquidity, session timing, ATR/volatility. 5. **Manage risk:** Place stops beyond the zone; size trades so a failed retest doesn’t ruin the day. # How it works (under the hood, briefly) The script **estimates buy/sell volume** from each candle’s body, wicks, and total volume, then computes an **imbalance %**. If the % crosses **70%** or **80%** (scaled by a Sensitivity setting), it paints the bar, drops a label, and optionally fires an alert. It also stores the imbalance candle’s range so you can watch for a **retest**. # Reading the signals (quick guide) * **B80**: Extreme buyer pressure → watch for pullback buys or exhaustion shorts, depending on context. * **B70**: Strong buyer pressure → mild continuation bias. * **S80**: Extreme seller pressure → watch for rally sells or exhaustion longs. * **S70**: Strong seller pressure → higher reversal probability noted in the table (informational). # Configuration tips * **Sensitivity**: Higher = more bars qualify (more signals). * **Label distance**: Scales with ATR so labels don’t overlap candles. * **Colors/opacity**: Separate for 70% vs 80% and buyer vs seller. * **Alerts**: Enable to catch signals live without staring at the screen. # Notes & limits * Uses **estimation** (not true bid/ask) on most symbols; treat as a **context tool**, not a stand-alone system. * The optional stats table’s “expected outcomes” are **informational**, not live probabilities. * Works on any timeframe; results improve when combined with structure and risk controls.
Pine Script® indicator
by Leul_Taye
Cnagda Trading ToolCnagda Trading Tools - complete set of intraday trading 1. Trendline breakout based On ATR. 2. Live RSI, volume/candle average 20 Periods, trend direction last 34 periods, and some useful dashboard features. 3. Ma Scalp Line provide trend support and resistance + Where Line More Flat Previous Time You Also Use That Range As Support And Resistance 4. RSI based POC ( Point Of Control) indicate high Volume Area like fixed Range Volume profile 5. London session breakout with buy/sell Signal and NewYork session opening half hour range breakout with Buy/sell signal Ma Scalp Buy And Sell Signal For Short term Scalping ( 5 Min Timeframe) Based on Ema And Wma Crossover I hope these tools will improve your trading, but you should trade only after proper research, this indicator is not responsible for any loss.
Pine Script® indicator
by cnagda3
10
Consecutive CandlesSummary This indicator helps visualize short-term momentum by automatically drawing boxes around sequences of consecutive same-colored candles (bullish or bearish). It's designed to quickly highlight periods of sustained buying or selling pressure directly on your chart. How it Works Consecutive Candle Detection: The script monitors the chart bar by bar, tracking consecutive candles where close > open (bullish) or close < open (bearish). Box Drawing: When a sequence of same-colored candles reaches a user-defined minimum length (default is 3) and this sequence is then broken by an opposite-colored candle or a doji, a box is drawn. Box Boundaries: The top of the box is set to the highest high price reached during the sequence. The bottom of the box is set to the lowest low price reached during the sequence. The left edge of the box aligns with the start time of the first candle in the sequence. The right edge of the box aligns with the end time of the last candle in the sequence. Stability: Uses xloc = xloc.bar_time to ensure boxes remain accurately anchored to the price bars when zooming or panning the chart. Real-time Extension: For active sequences meeting the minimum length on the latest developing bar, the box is optionally extended to the right. Features Automatically identifies and boxes sequences of 3 or more (customizable) consecutive bullish candles. Automatically identifies and boxes sequences of 3 or more (customizable) consecutive bearish candles. Extends box in real-time for active qualifying sequences. Customizable minimum candle count (>= 2). Customizable colors for bullish/bearish boxes and borders. Settings You can customize the indicator via the Settings menu (gear icon): Minimum Consecutive Candles: Define how many candles in a row are needed to draw a box (Default: 3). Bullish Box Color: Set the fill color for boxes around bullish sequences. Bearish Box Color: Set the fill color for boxes around bearish sequences. Box Border Color: Set the color for the border of all boxes. Potential Use Cases Momentum Identification: Quickly spot periods of strong, uninterrupted buying or selling. Exhaustion/Reversal Signals: Very long sequences might indicate potential exhaustion, setting up reversal opportunities. Consolidation Breakouts: A box forming after a period of tight consolidation can highlight the range just before a potential breakout. Confirmation: Use the boxes as confirmation for entries or exits based on momentum shifts. Disclaimer: This indicator provides visual aids based on price action. It should not be used as a standalone trading system. Always use indicators in conjunction with your own analysis and risk management rules.
Pine Script® indicator
by Jayaraman-SB
Smarter Money Concepts - FVGs [PhenLabs]📊 Smarter Money Concepts - FVGs Version: PineScript™ v6 📌 Description Smarter Money Concepts - FVGs is a sophisticated indicator designed to identify and track Fair Value Gaps (FVGs) in price action. These gaps represent market inefficiencies where price moves quickly, creating imbalances that often attract subsequent price action for mitigation. By highlighting these key areas, traders can identify potential zones for reversals, continuations, and price targets. The indicator employs volume filtering ideology to highlight only the most significant FVGs, reducing noise and focusing on gaps formed during periods of higher relative volume. This combination of price structure analysis and volume confirmation provides traders with high-probability areas of interest that institutional smart money may target during future price movements. 🚀 Points of Innovation Volume-Filtered Gap Detection : Eliminates low-significance FVGs by requiring a minimum volume threshold, focusing only on gaps formed with institutional participation Equilibrium Line Visualization : Displays the midpoint of each gap as a potential precision target for trades Automated Gap Mitigation Tracking : Monitors when price revisits and mitigates gaps, automatically managing visual elements Time-Based Gap Management : Intelligently filters gaps based on a configurable timeframe, maintaining chart clarity Dual Direction Analysis : Simultaneously tracks both bullish and bearish gaps, providing a complete market structure view Memory-Optimized Design : Implements efficient memory management for smooth chart performance even with numerous FVGs 🔧 Core Components Fair Value Gap Detection : Identifies price inefficiencies where the current candle’s low is higher than the previous candle’s high (bearish FVG) or where the current candle’s high is lower than the previous candle’s low (bullish FVG). Volume Filtering Mechanism : Calculates relative volume compared to a moving average to qualify only gaps formed during significant market activity. Mitigation Tracking : Continuously monitors price action to detect when gaps get filled, with options to either hide or maintain visual representation of mitigated gaps. 🔥 Key Features Customizable Gap Display : Toggle visibility of bullish and bearish gaps independently to focus on your preferred market direction Volume Threshold Control : Adjust the minimum volume ratio required for gap qualification, allowing fine-tuning between sensitivity and significance Flexible Mitigation Methods : Choose between “Wick” or “Close” methods for determining when a gap has been mitigated, adapting to different trading styles Visual Customization : Full control over colors, transparency, and style of gap boxes and equilibrium lines 🎨 Visualization Gap Boxes : Rectangular highlights showing the exact price range of each Fair Value Gap. Bullish gaps indicate potential upward price targets, while bearish gaps show potential downward targets. Equilibrium Lines : Dotted lines running through the center of each gap, representing the mathematical midpoint that often serves as a precision target for price movement. 📖 Usage Guidelines General Settings Days to Analyze : Default: 15, Range: 1-100. Controls how many days of historical gaps to display, balancing between comprehensive analysis and chart clarity Visual Settings Bull Color : Default:(#596fd33f). Color for bullish Fair Value Gaps, typically using high transparency for clear chart visibility Bear Color : Default:(#d3454575). Color for bearish Fair Value Gaps, typically using high transparency for clear chart visibility Equilibrium Line : Default: Enabled. Toggles visibility of the center equilibrium line for each FVG Eq. Line Color : Default: Black with 99% transparency. Sets the color of equilibrium lines, usually kept subtle to avoid chart clutter Eq. Line Style : Default: Dotted, Options: Dotted, Solid, Dashed. Determines the line style for equilibrium lines Mitigation Settings Mitigation Method : Default: Wick, Options: Wick, Close. Determines how gap mitigation is calculated - “Wick” uses high/low values while “Close” uses open/close values for more conservative mitigation criteria Hide Mitigated : Default: Enabled. When enabled, gaps become transparent once mitigated, reducing visual clutter while maintaining historical context Volume Filter Volume Filter : Default: Enabled. When enabled, only shows gaps formed with significant volume relative to recent average Min Ratio : Default: 1.5, Range: 0.1-10.0. Minimum volume ratio compared to average required to display an FVG; higher values filter out more gaps Periods : Default: 15, Range: 5-50. Number of periods used to calculate the average volume baseline ✅ Best Use Cases Identifying potential reversal zones where price may react after extended moves Finding precise targets for take-profit placement in trend-following strategies Detecting institutional interest areas for potential breakout or breakdown confirmations Plotting significant support and resistance zones based on structural imbalances Developing fade strategies at key market structure points Confirming trade entries when price approaches significant unfilled gaps ⚠️ Limitations Works best on higher timeframes where gaps reflect more significant market inefficiencies Very choppy or ranging markets may produce small gaps with limited predictive value Volume filtering depends on accurate volume data, which may be less reliable for some symbols Performance may be affected when displaying a very large number of historical gaps Some gaps may never be fully mitigated, particularly in strongly trending markets 💡 What Makes This Unique Volume Intelligence : Unlike basic FVG indicators, this script incorporates volume analysis to identify the most significant structural imbalances, focusing on quality over quantity. Visual Clarity Management : Automatic handling of mitigated gaps and memory management ensures your chart remains clean and informative even over extended analysis periods. Dual-Direction Comprehensive Analysis : Simultaneously tracks both bullish and bearish gaps, providing a complete market structure picture rather than forcing a directional bias. 🔬 How It Works 1. Gap Detection Process : The indicator examines each candle in relation to previous candles, identifying when a gap forms between the low of candle and high of candle (bearish FVG) or between the high of candle and low of candle (bullish FVG). This specific candle relationship identifies true structural imbalances. 2. Volume Qualification : For each potential gap, the algorithm calculates the relative volume compared to the configured period average. Only gaps formed with volume exceeding the minimum ratio threshold are displayed, ensuring focus on institutionally significant imbalances. 3. Equilibrium Calculation : For each qualified gap, the script calculates the precise mathematical midpoint, which becomes the equilibrium line - a key target that price often gravitates toward during mitigation attempts. 4. Mitigation Tracking : The indicator continuously monitors price action against existing gaps, determining mitigation based on the selected method (wick or close). When price reaches the equilibrium point, the gap is considered mitigated and can be visually updated accordingly. 💡 Note: Fair Value Gaps represent market inefficiencies that often, but not always, get filled. Use this indicator as part of a complete trading strategy rather than as a standalone system. The most valuable signals typically come from combining FVG analysis with other confirmatory indicators and overall market context. For optimal results, start with the default settings and gradually adjust parameters to match your specific trading timeframe and style.
Pine Script® indicator
by PhenLabs
Imbalance(FVG) DetectorImbalance (FVG) Detector Overview The Imbalance (FVG) Detector is a technical analysis tool designed to highlight price inefficiencies by identifying Fair Value Gaps (FVGs). These gaps occur when rapid price movement leaves an area with little to no traded volume, which may later act as a zone of interest. The indicator automatically detects and marks these imbalances on the chart, allowing users to observe historical price behavior more effectively. Key Features - Automatic Imbalance Detection: Identifies bullish and bearish imbalances based on a structured three-bar price action model. - Customizable Sensitivity: Users can adjust the minimum imbalance percentage threshold to tailor detection settings to different assets and market conditions. - Real-time Visualization: Marked imbalances are displayed as colored boxes directly on the chart. - Dynamic Box Updates: Imbalance zones extend forward in time until price interacts with them. - Alert System: Users can set alerts for when new imbalances appear or when price tests an existing imbalance. How It Works The indicator identifies market imbalances using a three-bar price structure: - Bullish Imbalance: Occurs when the high of three bars ago is lower than the low of the previous bar, forming a price gap. - Bearish Imbalance: Occurs when the low of three bars ago is higher than the high of the previous bar, creating a downward gap. When an imbalance is detected: - Green Boxes indicate bullish imbalances. - Red Boxes indicate bearish imbalances. - Once price interacts with an imbalance, the box fades to gray, marking it as tested. ! Designed for Crypto Markets This indicator is particularly useful in crypto markets, where frequent volatility can create price inefficiencies. It provides a structured way to visualize gaps in price movement, helping users analyze historical liquidity areas. Customization Options - Min Imbalance Percentage Size: Adjusts the sensitivity of the imbalance detection. - Alerts: Users can enable alerts to stay notified of new or tested imbalances. Important Notes - This indicator is a technical analysis tool and does not provide trading signals or financial advice. - It does not predict future price movement but highlights historical price inefficiencies. - Always use this tool alongside other market analysis methods and risk management strategies.
Pine Script® indicator
by TheWaveHunter
ICT FVG & Swing Detector Basic by Trader RiazICT FVG & Swing Detector Basic by Trader Riaz Unlock Precision Trading with the Ultimate Fair Value Gap (FVG) and Swing Detection Tool! Developed by Trader Riaz , the ICT FVG and Swing Detector Basic is a powerful Pine Script indicator designed to help traders identify key market structures with ease. Whether you're a day trader, swing trader, or scalper, this indicator provides actionable insights by detecting Bullish and Bearish Fair Value Gaps (FVGs) and Swing Highs/Lows on any timeframe. Perfect for trading forex, stocks, crypto, and more on TradingView! Key Features: 1: Bullish and Bearish FVG Detection - Automatically identifies Bullish FVGs (highlighted in green) and Bearish FVGs (highlighted in red) to spot potential reversal or continuation zones. - Displays FVGs as shaded boxes with a dashed midline at 70% opacity, making it easy to see the midpoint of the gap for precise entries and exits. - Labels are placed inside the FVG boxes at the extreme right for clear visibility. 2: Customizable FVG Display - Control the number of Bullish and Bearish FVGs displayed on the chart with user-defined inputs (fvg_bull_count and fvg_bear_count). - Toggle the visibility of Bullish and Bearish FVGs with simple checkboxes (show_bull_fvg and show_bear_fvg) to declutter your chart. 3: Swing High and Swing Low Detection - Detects Swing Highs (blue lines) and Swing Lows (red lines) to identify key market turning points. - Labels are positioned at the extreme right edge of the lines for better readability and alignment. - Customize the number of Swing Highs and Lows displayed (swing_high_count and swing_low_count) to focus on the most recent market structures. 4: Fully Customizable Display - Toggle visibility for Swing Highs and Lows (show_swing_high and show_swing_low) to suit your trading style. - Adjust the colors of Swing High and Low lines (swing_high_color and swing_low_color) to match your chart preferences. 5: Clean and Efficient Design - Built with Pine Script v6 for optimal performance on TradingView. - Automatically removes older FVGs and Swing points when the user-defined count is exceeded, keeping your chart clean and focused. - Labels are strategically placed to avoid clutter while providing clear information. Why Use This Indicator? Precision Trading: Identify high-probability setups with FVGs and Swing points, commonly used in Smart Money Concepts (SMC) and Institutional Trading strategies. User-Friendly: Easy-to-use inputs allow traders of all levels to customize the indicator to their needs. Versatile: Works on any market (Forex, Stocks, Crypto, Commodities) and timeframe (1M, 5M, 1H, 4H, Daily, etc.). Developed by Trader Riaz: Backed by the expertise of Trader Riaz, a seasoned trader dedicated to creating tools that empower the TradingView community. How to Use: - Add the Custom FVG and Swing Detector to your chart on TradingView. - Adjust the input settings to control the number of FVGs and Swing points displayed. - Toggle visibility for Bullish/Bearish FVGs and Swing Highs/Lows as needed. - Use the identified FVGs and Swing points to plan your trades, set stop-losses, and target key levels. Ideal For: - Traders using Smart Money Concepts (SMC), Price Action, or Market Structure strategies. - Those looking to identify liquidity grabs, imbalances, and trend reversals. - Beginners and advanced traders seeking a reliable tool to enhance their technical analysis. Happy trading!
Pine Script® indicator
by traderriazofficial
24
Volume Delta Imbalance Index [PhenLabs]📊 Volume Delta Imbalance Index (VDII) Version: PineScript™ v6 Description The Volume Delta Imbalance Index is an advanced technical analysis tool that combines volume profile analysis with price movement dynamics to identify significant market imbalances. It features a sophisticated analysis system that weighs recent versus historical volume delta imbalance patterns, providing traders with insights into potential market reversals and trend continuation scenarios. Points of Innovation: Custom volume delta calculation incorporating price and volume relationships Adaptive smoothing system based on market volatility Multi-component analysis combining flow, acceleration, and strength metrics Real-time volume profile integration with historical context 🔧 Core Components Volume Profile Analysis: Dynamic volume delta imbalance distribution assessment Flow Imbalance Detection: Buy/sell pressure evaluation Strength Analysis: Composite market strength measurement Acceleration Framework: Volume movement dynamics Statistical Bands: Adaptive threshold system 🚨 Key Features 🚨 The indicator provides comprehensive analysis through: Volume Delta: Up to date volume imbalance measurement Market Structure: Support/resistance level identification Flow Analysis: Buy/sell pressure visualization Acceleration Signals: Movement momentum detection Adaptive Bands: Dynamic overbought/oversold levels 📈 Visualization Color-coded Columns: Shows direction and strength of imbalance Signal Lines: Strong buy/sell level indicators Statistical Bands: Shows normal trading ranges Gradient Fills: Indicates extreme market conditions Dynamic Opacity: Reflects trend strength 📌 Usage Guidelines The indicator offers several customization options: Basic Settings: Lookback Period: Analysis timeframe adjustment Sensitivity Level: Signal response calibration History Depth: Historical context range Memory Setting: Recent vs. historical data weight Visual Settings: Color Scheme: Bullish/bearish signal colors Signal Levels: Strong buy/sell thresholds Band Display: Statistical range visualization ✅ Best Use Cases / Things To Look For: Wait for establishment in the initial trend when the VDII comes back towards zero and the color of the volume becomes more faint Once this is established and the VDII pushes through to the other side look for small retracements above the zero line on the VDII leading you to believe it is a likely area for price to retrace and continue in its prior direction Make sure you see the volume bars become more faint in color to give yo further confluence price will continue in its priorly established direction ⚠️ Limitations Requires sufficient volume data Most effective in liquid markets Historical depth affects calculation speed Possible lag in highly volatile conditions What Makes This Unique Composite Volume Analysis: Combines multiple volume metrics Adaptive Calculation: Adjusts to market volatility Profile Integration: Incorporates volume profile analysis Multi-component Scoring: Weighted analysis system Memory-efficient Design: Optimized for real-time analysis 🔧 How It Works The indicator processes market data through four main components: 1. Volume Profile Analysis: Creates dynamic volume delta distribution profiles Weights recent versus historical data Identifies significant price levels 2. Flow Imbalance Detection: Analyzes buying versus selling pressure Calculates normalized flow ratios Determines market bias 3. Strength Analysis: Measures composite market strength Incorporates volume-weighted movements Provides trend strength indication 4. Final Score Calculation: Combines all components with weighted importance Applies volatility-based smoothing Generates final signal output 5. VDII Potential Reversal Confluences Bars between signal confluence is default set to 10 but you can change it to whatever you’d prefer Signals are a compiled look at the indicator as a whole determining where it think reversals or retracements are likely 💡 Note: The indicator performs best in markets with consistent volume and clear trending or ranging conditions. Its sophisticated volume analysis provides valuable insights into market dynamics beyond traditional price-based indicators.
Pine Script® indicator
by PhenLabs
4
Implied Fair Value Gap (IFVG) ICT [TradingFinder] Hidden FVG OTE🔵 Introduction The Implied Fair Value Gap (IFVG) is distinctive due to its unique three-candlestick formation, which differentiates it from conventional Fair Value Gaps. Implied fair value represents an estimated worth of an asset—often a business or its goodwill—based on the price likely to be received in a structured transaction between market participants at a specific point in time. In the ever-evolving world of technical analysis, pinpointing price reversal points and market anomalies can significantly enhance trading strategies and decision-making for traders and investors. Among the advanced concepts gaining traction in this field is the Implied Fair Value Gap (IFVG), introduced by the renowned analyst Inner Circle Trader (ICT). This tool has proven to be an effective method for identifying hidden supply and demand zones in financial markets, offering a unique edge to traders looking for high-probability setups. Unlike traditional gaps that are visible on price charts, IFVG is a hidden gap that doesn’t appear explicitly on the chart and thus requires specialized technical analysis tools for accurate identification. This hidden gap can signal potential price reversals and offers traders insight into high-liquidity areas where price is likely to react. This article will guide you through using the ICT Implied Fair Value Gap Indicator effectively, covering its settings, usage strategies, and key features to help you make informed decisions in the market. 🟣 Bullish Implied FVG 🟣 Bearish Implied FVG 🔵 How to Use The IFVG indicator is designed to assist traders in recognizing hidden support and resistance zones by identifying Bullish and Bearish IFVG patterns. With this tool, traders can make better-informed decisions about suitable entry and exit points for their trades based on these patterns. 🟣 Bullish Implied Fair Value Gap This pattern occurs in an uptrend when a large bullish candlestick forms, with the wicks of the previous and following candles overlapping the body of the central candlestick. This overlap creates a demand zone or a hidden support level, which can act as an ideal entry point for buy trades. Often, when the price returns to this area, it is likely to resume its upward trend, presenting a profitable buying opportunity. 🟣 Bearish Implied Fair Value Gap This pattern is similar but forms in downtrends. Here, a large bearish candlestick appears on the chart, with the wicks of adjacent candles overlapping its body. This overlap defines a supply zone or a hidden resistance level and serves as a signal for potential sell trades. When the price returns to this zone, it often continues its downward trend, providing an optimal point for entering sell trades. The IFVG indicator also includes various filters that traders can use to refine their analysis based on market conditions. These filters, including Very Aggressive, Aggressive, Defensive, and Very Defensive, allow users to customize the IFVG zones' width, offering flexibility according to the trader’s risk tolerance and trading style. 🟣 Example Trading Scenarios Suppose you’re in a strong uptrend and the IFVG indicator identifies a Bullish IFVG zone. In this scenario, you could consider entering a buy trade when the price retraces to this zone, expecting the uptrend to resume. Conversely, in a downtrend, a Bearish IFVG zone can signal a favorable entry point for short trades when the price revisits this area. 🔵 Settings Implied Block Validity Period: This parameter specifies the validity period of each identified block, taking into account the number of bars that have passed since its formation. Proper adjustment of this period helps traders focus only on relevant zones, increasing the accuracy of the analysis. Mitigation Level OB : This option defines the mitigation level for supply and demand blocks (Order Blocks), with settings including Proximal, 50% OB, and Distal. Depending on the selected level, the indicator will focus on closer, mid-range, or farther points for block identification, allowing traders to adjust for the level of precision required. Implied Filter : Activating this filter allows traders to apply conditions based on the width of the IFVG zones. With options like Very Aggressive and Very Defensive, traders can control the width of IFVG zones to suit their risk management strategy—whether they prefer high-risk setups or low-risk setups. Display and Color Settings : This section enables users to customize the appearance of the IFVG zones on their charts. Traders can set different colors for Bullish and Bearish zones, allowing for easier distinction and improved visualization. Alert Settings : One of the standout features of the IFVG indicator is the alert system. By setting up alerts, users can be notified whenever the price approaches a demand or supply zone. Alerts can be customized to trigger Once Per Bar (one alert per bar) or Per Bar Close (alert at the close of each bar), ensuring that traders stay updated on critical price movements without needing to monitor the chart continuously. 🔵 Conclusion The ICT Implied Fair Value Gap (IFVG) indicator is a powerful and sophisticated tool in technical analysis, allowing professional traders to identify hidden supply and demand zones and use them as entry and exit points for buy and sell trades. This indicator’s automatic detection of IFVG zones helps traders uncover hidden trading opportunities that can enhance their analysis. While the IFVG indicator offers numerous advantages, it is important to use it in conjunction with other technical analysis tools and sound risk management practices. IFVG alone does not guarantee profitability in trading; it works best when combined with other indicators such as volume analysis and trend-following indicators for a comprehensive trading strategy.
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