Order Flow RSI — Price / CVD / OIOrder Flow RSI blends three powerful market perspectives — Price , Cumulative Volume Delta (CVD) , and Open Interest (OI) — into one unified RSI-style oscillator.
It reveals momentum and imbalance across these data streams and highlights situations where participation, liquidity, and positioning disagree — moments that often precede reversals.
What it does
The indicator converts:
Price → RSI (classic momentum),
CVD → RSI (buy/sell pressure balance),
OI → RSI (position expansion/contraction)
…then plots all three RSIs together on the same 0–100 scale.
A fourth Consensus RSI (average of any two or all three) can optionally be shown to simplify the view.
Core logic
CVD engine – based on TradingView’s native volume-delta request.
Modes: Continuous (default, smooth line), Anchored (resets each session), Rolling window.
Open Interest – pulled automatically from the symbol’s “_OI” feed; aligns to chart timeframe for real-time flow.
RSI calculation – standard RSI applied to each data stream, optionally smoothed (SMA / EMA / RMA / WMA / VWMA).
Signals – optional background highlights when:
All three RSIs are overbought (red) or oversold (green), or
Any pair show opposite extremes (e.g., price overbought + OI oversold).
Consensus RSI – arithmetic mean of the selected RSIs, summarizing overall market tone.
Inputs overview
CVD settings: anchor period, lower-TF delta, mode, rolling length
RSI lengths: separate for price, CVD, OI
Smoothing: type + period applied to all RSIs at once
Consensus: choose which RSIs to average
Signals: enable/disable each combination; optional alerts
Levels: adjustable OB/MID/OS (default 70 / 50 / 30)
Visuals: fill between active RSIs, background highlights, level lines, colors in Style tab
How to read it
All 3 overbought (red): broad exhaustion → possible correction
All 3 oversold (green): broad depletion → possible bounce
Opposite pairs: divergence between price and participation
Price↑ but OI↓ (red) → weak rally, fading participation
Price↓ but CVD↑ (green) → hidden accumulation
Combine with structure and volume profile for confirmation.
Notes
Works best on assets with full CVD + OI data (futures, BTC, etc.).
Use Continuous CVD for smooth RSI, Anchored for session analysis.
Smoothing 2–5 EMA is a good starting point to reduce noise.
All styling (colors, line types, thickness) is adjustable in the Style tab.
Limitations & caveats
CVD requires accurate tick/volume/delta data from your data feed. Performance may differ across instruments.
OI availability varies by exchange / symbol. Where OI is absent, pairwise OI signals are not evaluated.
This indicator is a tool — it generates signals of interest, not guaranteed profitable trades. Backtest and combine with your risk rules.
Smoothing introduces lag; longer smoothing reduces noise but delays signals.
Order Flow RSI bridges traditional momentum analysis and order-flow context — giving a multi-dimensional view of when markets are truly stretched or quietly reloading.
Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't.
Orderflow
Institutional AI-Enhanced Market StructureInstitutional AI-Enhanced Market Structure Indicator
COMPREHENSIVE DESCRIPTION
Overview and Purpose
This indicator combines institutional trading concepts (Smart Money Concepts) with a proprietary AI-inspired probability scoring system to identify high-probability trading opportunities. Unlike standard trend-following or support/resistance indicators, this tool integrates multiple institutional order flow concepts and quantifies their confluence through a dynamic scoring algorithm that adapts to market conditions.
The indicator is closed-source because it contains a unique multi-factor probability calculation engine and adaptive parameter optimization system that took extensive development and backtesting to create. The specific weighting, thresholds, and interaction between components represent proprietary intellectual property.
What Makes This Original
1. AI-Inspired Adaptive Probability Scoring System
The core innovation is a dynamic scoring algorithm that evaluates trade setups based on 6 confluence factors:
Market Structure Quality (20 points): Validates Break of Structure (BOS) or Change of Character (CHoCH) using pivot-based swing analysis
Order Flow Strength (15 points): Measures institutional volume participation relative to 20 and 50-period moving averages with standard deviation filtering
Liquidity Engineering (15 points): Detects liquidity sweeps at equal highs/lows (EQL) where retail stop losses cluster
Imbalance Presence (10 points): Identifies unfilled Fair Value Gaps (3-candle imbalances) as institutional entry zones
Market Regime Alignment (10 points): Confirms directional bias through multi-factor regime classification
Volatility Environment (5 points): Penalizes signals during high-volatility "chop" periods
Each factor is weighted based on backtested importance, and the total score (50-100%) must exceed a user-defined threshold before displaying signals. This is NOT a simple indicator mashup—the scoring system dynamically evaluates how these concepts work together in real-time.
2. Dynamic Market Regime Detection
Most indicators use static parameters. This indicator continuously classifies the market into one of four regimes using four calculations:
Trend Strength: EMA(21) vs EMA(50) divergence relative to price
Volatility Ratio: Current price standard deviation vs 50-period average
Volume Regime: Current volume vs 50-period SMA
Average Daily Range: 20-bar high-low range normalized to price
Based on these inputs, the algorithm classifies markets as:
BULL_TREND: Strong upward momentum with above-average volume
BEAR_TREND: Strong downward momentum with above-average volume
RANGING: Low trend strength with contained volatility
VOLATILE: Elevated volatility ratio above 1.5x average
The regime detection then adaptively modifies:
ATR multipliers for stop placement (2.5x in volatile, 1.2x in ranging, 1.8x in trending)
Signal probability requirements (higher in volatile conditions)
Order block decay rates
Fair value gap sensitivity
3. Institutional Order Flow Integration
The indicator detects and tracks institutional footprints through three proprietary methods:
Order Blocks: Unlike simple supply/demand zones, this uses a multi-condition filter:
Volume spike > 2.0 standard deviations above 20-period average
Large candle body > 0.8x ATR
Confirmation of Break of Structure in the same direction
Touch tracking and "tested" status when price revisits
Automatic decay after user-defined bars (prevents chart clutter)
Fair Value Gaps (Imbalances): 3-candle inefficiency detection where:
Bullish FVG: low > high AND close > high (gap between candle 0 and 2)
Bearish FVG: high < low AND close < low
Real-time fill percentage tracking as price revisits the gap
Assumes institutions will defend or fill these imbalances
Liquidity Zones: Detects equal highs/lows where retail stops cluster:
Identifies swing points within user-defined percentage threshold (default 0.3%)
Tracks "sweep" events when price spikes through then reverses (wick through level, close back inside)
Differentiates swept vs unswept liquidity for entry timing
4. Volume-Weighted Dynamic Levels
Instead of simple moving averages or static pivots, support/resistance are calculated using volume-weighted price:
Support = Σ(low × volume ) / Σ(volume ) for i=0 to 19
Resistance = Σ(high × volume ) / Σ(volume ) for i=0 to 19
This gives more weight to price levels with higher institutional participation, creating more reliable stop-loss placement when "Adaptive Stop Loss" is enabled.
5. Multi-Timeframe Confluence
The indicator queries daily timeframe data for higher-timeframe confirmation:
Daily EMA trend direction (21 vs 50)
Daily volume regime (above/below 20-period average)
Daily market regime classification
Signals only trigger when current timeframe setup aligns with daily timeframe bias, filtering out counter-trend noise.
How It Works - Technical Methodology
Market Structure Detection (Smart Money Concepts)
Uses ta.pivothigh() and ta.pivotlow() with user-defined strength (default 5 bars each side)
Stores last 50 swing highs and lows in arrays for historical reference
Break of Structure (BOS): Price closes beyond the most recent swing high (bullish) or swing low (bearish)
Change of Character (CHoCH): Price breaks counter-trend structure (low breaks above previous swing low = potential reversal)
Signal Generation Logic
A valid LONG signal requires ALL of the following:
Setup: Bullish BOS or CHoCH confirmed
Confirmation: Bullish liquidity sweep OR unfilled bullish FVG present
HTF Alignment: Daily timeframe in uptrend with above-average volume
Probability Score: AI scoring system returns ≥65% (user adjustable 50-95%)
Risk:Reward: Calculated stop (ATR-based or adaptive) allows minimum 2:1 R:R (user adjustable)
SHORT signals use inverse logic (bearish structure, bearish sweeps/FVGs, daily downtrend).
Adaptive Risk Management
Stop loss calculation adapts based on:
Current market regime (wider stops in volatile markets)
Volume-weighted support/resistance levels when "Adaptive" enabled
Minimum risk threshold (0.2% of price) to avoid over-tight stops
Take profit targets automatically calculate based on user-defined risk:reward ratio (default 2:1).
How To Use This Indicator
Initial Setup
Market Structure Group:
Start with default Swing Strength (5) for 1H-4H timeframes
Increase to 10-15 for daily timeframes
Decrease to 3 for scalping on 5-15min timeframes
AI Features Group:
Set "Signal Probability Threshold" to 65% for balanced approach
Increase to 75-80% for fewer but higher-quality signals
Lower to 60% in strong trending markets for more entries
Risk Management:
Enable "Adaptive Stop Loss" for dynamic support/resistance-based stops
Set "Minimum Risk:Reward" to 2.0 or higher (institutional standard)
Adjust ATR Length (14) based on timeframe (shorter for intraday)
Reading The Signals
Visual Elements:
Small triangles: Swing highs (red) and lows (green) - market structure pivots
Circles: Break of Structure - lime (bullish) or red (bearish)
Diamonds: Change of Character - cyan (bullish reversal) or orange (bearish reversal)
Boxes: Order blocks (green=bullish, red=bearish, yellow border=tested)
Transparent boxes: Fair Value Gaps (blue=bullish, purple=bearish)
Dashed/solid lines: Liquidity zones (purple=unswept, yellow=swept)
Large arrows: Trade signals with probability % (🔼 LONG / 🔽 SHORT)
Red/Green lines: Stop loss and take profit levels
Statistics Dashboard (top right by default):
Market Regime: Current classification (BULL_TREND, BEAR_TREND, RANGING, VOLATILE)
Volatility Ratio: Current vs average volatility (>1.5 = avoid trading)
Volume Regime: Current vs average volume (>1.2 = strong institutional participation)
Active Order Blocks: Number of untested institutional zones
Unfilled FVGs: Number of imbalances awaiting price return
Liquidity Zones: Unswept equal highs/lows (potential reversal areas)
HTF Alignment: Daily timeframe bias (confirm direction)
Last Signal Prob: Confidence score of most recent signal
Trading Strategy
For LONG Entries:
Wait for bullish BOS or CHoCH marker (circle/diamond below price)
Confirm market regime is BULL_TREND or RANGING (not VOLATILE)
Look for bullish liquidity sweep (yellow line below price) or unfilled bullish FVG (blue box)
When all align, watch for 🔼 LONG signal with probability ≥65%
Enter on signal candle close
Stop loss = red line, Take profit = green line
Monitor FVG fills and order block tests for possible early exit
For SHORT Entries:
Same logic in reverse (bearish structure, BEAR_TREND regime, bearish sweeps/FVGs, 🔽 SHORT signals)
Advanced Usage:
Order Block Confluence: Highest probability entries occur when price retraces to tested order block (yellow border) + FVG overlap
Liquidity Sweep Reversals: Best entries often follow immediate sweep (yellow line) then signal in opposite direction
Regime Filtering: Avoid trading during VOLATILE regime or when volatility ratio >1.5
HTF Confirmation: Only take signals when HTF Alignment matches direction (BULLISH for longs, BEARISH for shorts)
Customization:
Every visual element has individual toggle and color controls in settings:
Hide swing points if chart too cluttered
Disable BOS/CHoCH markers if only using order blocks
Turn off FVGs if focusing on liquidity sweeps
Customize colors to match your chart theme
Reposition dashboard to any corner
Why This Requires Closed-Source Protection
This indicator represents months of development integrating:
Proprietary probability weighting system - The specific point allocation (20/15/15/10/10/5) and interaction logic between factors is based on extensive backtesting across multiple markets and timeframes
Adaptive parameter optimization algorithms - How the indicator modifies ATR multipliers, decay rates, and thresholds based on regime detection uses proprietary mathematical relationships
Volume-weighted level calculations - The specific lookback periods and weighting formulas for dynamic support/resistance are optimized through statistical analysis
Multi-factor regime classification - The exact thresholds for trend strength (0.02), volatility ratio (1.3/1.5), and volume regime (1.0/1.2) are calibrated values
While the underlying concepts (SMC, order blocks, FVGs) are known, the integration methodology, scoring system, and adaptive algorithms are original intellectual property. An open-source version would allow immediate copying of years of development work, defeating the purpose of creating a professional-grade tool.
The detailed description above provides traders with complete transparency on WHAT the indicator does and HOW to use it effectively, without revealing the exact mathematical relationships and thresholds that make it effective.
Disclaimer
This indicator is an analytical tool for identifying potential trading opportunities based on institutional order flow concepts. It does not guarantee profits and should be used alongside proper risk management, fundamental analysis, and personal trading rules. Past performance does not indicate future results. Always use stop losses and never risk more than you can afford to lose.
Liquidity Grab Strategy SuvorovLiquidity grab strategy
Description:
This indicator is built around the Liquidity Grab Strategy, which identifies and reacts to stop hunts and false breakouts at key swing highs and lows. It detects where liquidity is likely to be resting (e.g., above highs or below lows) and provides trade signals when that liquidity is taken and price begins to reverse.
Core Features:
Liquidity Detection: Automatically identifies and marks key swing highs and lows where stop-losses are likely to accumulate.
Entry Signals: Generates BUY/SELL signals after a liquidity sweep and a confirmed reversal — based on price action, volume, or structure shifts.
Stop Loss & Take Profit Zones: Visualizes stop-loss just beyond the liquidity wick and take-profit near the next major structure point, with configurable Risk/Reward ratios.
False Signal Filters: Optional filters based on volume spikes, RSI divergence, or market structure confirmation.
Multi-Timeframe Logic: Supports separate timeframes for structure detection and signal confirmation (e.g., structure on 1H, entry on 5m).
Apex Edge – HTF Overlay Candles“Trade your 5m chart with the eyes of the 1H — Apex Edge brings higher-timeframe structure and liquidity sweeps directly onto your execution chart.”
Apex Edge – HTF Overlay Candles
The Apex Edge – HTF Overlay Candles indicator overlays higher-timeframe (HTF) candles directly onto your lower-timeframe chart. Instead of flipping between timeframes, you see HTF structure “breathe” live on your execution chart.
What It Does
• HTF Body Boxes → open/close zones drawn as semi-transparent rectangles.
• HTF Wick Boxes → high/low extremes projected as envelopes around each body.
• Midpoint Line → a dynamic equilibrium line that flips bias as price trades above or below.
• Sweep Arrows → one-time markers showing the first liquidity raid at HTF highs or lows.
Under the Hood
This isn’t just a visual overlay — it’s engineered for accuracy and performance in PineScript.
1. HTF Data Retrieval
• Uses request.security() to import open, high, low, close, time from any selected HTF.
• lookahead=barmerge.lookahead_off ensures OHLC values update bar by bar as the HTF
candle builds.
• When the HTF bar closes, boxes and midpoint lock to historical values — matching the
native HTF chart exactly.
2. Box Construction
• Body box: built from HTF open → close.
• Wick box: built from HTF high → low.
• Boxes extend dynamically across each HTF period, updating in real time, then freeze at
close.
3. Midpoint Logic
• (htfOpen + htfClose) / 2 calculates intrabar midpoint.
• Line drawn edge-to-edge across the active HTF body.
• Style, width, color, and opacity are user-controlled.
4. Sweep Detection
• Flags (sweepedHigh / sweepedLow) prevent clutter: only the first tap per side per HTF
candle is marked.
• Lower-timeframe price breaking the HTF high/low triggers the sweep arrow.
• Arrows are offset above/below wick envelopes for clean visuals.
5. Customisation
• Every layer (body, wick, midpoint, arrows) has independent color + opacity settings.
• Arrow size, arrow color, and transparency are adjustable.
• Default HTF = 1H (perfect for 5m/15m traders) but can be switched to 30m, 4H, Daily,
etc.
Why It’s Useful
• HTF intent + LTF execution without chart hopping.
• Liquidity mapping: see where liquidity is swept in real time.
• Bias clarity: midpoint line defines HTF equilibrium.
• Clean signals: only the first sweep prints — no spam.
What Makes It Different
Most MTF overlays just plot candles or single lines. This tool:
• Splits body vs wick zones for institutional precision.
• Updates live intrabar (no repainting).
• Highlights liquidity sweeps clearly.
• Built for readability and professional use — not another retail signal toy.
Cheat-Sheet Playbook
1️⃣ Structure Bias
• Above midpoint line = bullish intent.
• Below midpoint line = bearish intent.
• Chop around midpoint = no clear direction.
2️⃣ Liquidity Sweeps
• ▲ Green up arrow below wick box = sell-side liquidity taken → watch for longs.
• ▼ Red down arrow above wick box = buy-side liquidity taken → watch for shorts.
• First sweep is the cleanest.
3️⃣ Trade Logic
• Body box = where institutions transact.
• Wick box = liquidity traps.
• Midpoint = bias filter.
• Best setups occur when sweep + midpoint flip align.
4️⃣ Example (5m + 1H Overlay)
1. ▲ Green up arrow prints below HTF wick.
2. Price reclaims the body box.
3. Midpoint flips to support.
4. Enter long → stop below sweep → targets = midpoint first, opposite wick second.
In short:
• Boxes = structure
• Wicks = liquidity pools
• Midpoint = bias line
• Arrows = liquidity sweeps
This is your SMC edge on one chart — HTF structure and liquidity fused directly into your execution timeframe.
Bar Statistics - DELTA/OI/TOTAL/BUY/SELL/LONGS/SHORTSBar Statistics - Advanced Volume & Open Interest Analysis
Overview
The Bar Statistics indicator is a comprehensive analytical tool designed to provide traders with detailed insights into market microstructure through advanced volume analysis, open interest tracking, and market flow detection. This indicator transforms complex market data into easily digestible visual information, displaying six key metrics in customizable colored boxes that update in real-time.
Unlike traditional volume indicators that only show basic volume data, this indicator combines multiple data sources to reveal the underlying forces driving price movement, including volume delta calculations from lower timeframes, open interest changes, and estimated market positioning.
What Makes This Indicator Unique
1. Multi-Timeframe Volume Delta Precision
The indicator utilizes lower timeframe data (default 1-second) to calculate highly accurate volume delta measurements, providing much more precise buy/sell pressure analysis than standard timeframe-based calculations. This approach captures intraday volume dynamics that are often missed by conventional indicators.
2. Real-Time Updates
Unlike many indicators that only update on bar completion, this tool provides live updates for the developing candle, allowing traders to see evolving market conditions as they happen.
3. Market Flow Analysis
The unique "L/S" (Long/Short) metric combines open interest changes with price/volume direction to estimate net market positioning, helping identify when participants are accumulating or distributing positions.
4. Adaptive Visual Intensity
The gradient color system automatically adjusts based on historical context, making it easy to identify when current values are significant relative to recent market activity.
5. Complete Customization
Every aspect of the display can be customized, from the order of metrics to individual color schemes, allowing traders to adapt the tool to their specific analysis needs.
6.All In One Solution
6 Metrics in one indicator no more using 5 different indicators.
Core Features Explained
DELTA (Volume Delta)
What it shows: Net difference between aggressive buy volume and aggressive sell volume
Calculation: Uses lower timeframe data to determine whether each trade was initiated by buyers or sellers
Interpretation:
Positive values indicate aggressive buying pressure
Negative values indicate aggressive selling pressure
Magnitude indicates the strength of directional pressure
OI Δ (Open Interest Change)
What it shows: Change in open interest from the previous bar
Data source: Fetches open interest data using the "_OI" symbol suffix
Interpretation:
Positive values indicate new positions entering the market
Negative values indicate positions being closed
Combined with price direction, reveals market participant behavior
L/S (Net Long/Short Bias)
What it shows: Estimated net change in long vs short market positions
Calculation method: Combines open interest changes with price/volume direction using configurable logic
Scenarios analyzed:
New Longs: Rising OI + Rising Price/Volume = Long position accumulation
Liquidated Longs: Falling OI + Falling Price/Volume = Long position exits
New Shorts: Rising OI + Falling Price/Volume = Short position accumulation
Covered Shorts: Falling OI + Rising Price/Volume = Short position exits
Result: Net bias toward long (positive) or short (negative) market sentiment
TOTAL (Total Volume)
What it shows: Standard volume for the current bar
Purpose: Provides context for other metrics and baseline activity measurement
Enhanced display: Uses gradient intensity based on recent volume history
BUY (Estimated Buy Volume)
What it shows: Estimated aggressive buy volume
Calculation: (Total Volume + Delta) / 2
Use case: Helps quantify the actual buying pressure in monetary/contract terms
SELL (Estimated Sell Volume)
What it shows: Estimated aggressive sell volume
Calculation: (Total Volume - Delta) / 2
Use case: Helps quantify the actual selling pressure in monetary/contract terms
Configuration Options
Timeframe Settings
Custom Timeframe Toggle: Enable/disable custom lower timeframe selection
Timeframe Selection: Choose the precision level for volume delta calculations
Auto-Selection Logic: Automatically selects optimal timeframe based on chart timeframe
Net Positions Calculation
Direction Method: Choose between Price-based or Volume Delta-based direction determination
Value Method: Select between Open Interest Change or Volume for position size calculations
Display Customization
Row Order: Completely customize which metrics appear and in what order (6 positions available)
Color Schemes: Individual color selection for positive/negative values of each metric
Gradient Intensity: Configurable lookback period (10-200 bars) for relative intensity calculations
Visual Elements
Box Format: Clean, professional box display with clear labels
Color Coding: Intuitive color schemes with customizable transparency gradients
Real-time Updates: Live updating for developing candles with historical stability
How to Use This Indicator
For Day Traders
Volume Confirmation: Use DELTA to confirm breakout validity - strong directional moves should show corresponding volume delta
Entry Timing: Watch for volume delta divergences at key levels to time entries
Exit Signals: Monitor when aggressive volume shifts against your position
For Swing Traders
Market Flow: Focus on the L/S metric to identify when participants are accumulating or distributing
Open Interest Analysis: Use OI Δ to confirm whether moves are backed by new money or position adjustments
Trend Validation: Combine multiple metrics to validate trend strength and sustainability
For Scalpers
Real-time Edge: Utilize the live updates to see developing imbalances before bar completion
Quick Decision Making: Focus on DELTA and BUY/SELL for immediate market pressure assessment
Volume Profile: Use TOTAL volume context for optimal entry/exit sizing
Setup Recommendations
Futures Markets: Enable OI tracking and use Volume Delta direction method
Crypto Markets: Focus on DELTA and volume metrics; OI may not be available
Stock Markets: Use Price direction method with volume value calculations
High-Frequency Analysis: Set lower timeframe to 1S for maximum precision
Technical Implementation
Data Accuracy
Utilizes TradingView's ta.requestVolumeDelta() function for precise buy/sell classification
Implements error checking for data availability
Handles missing data gracefully with fallback calculations
Performance Optimization
Efficient array management with configurable lookback periods
Smart box creation and deletion to prevent memory issues
Optimized real-time updates without historical data corruption
Compatibility
Works on all timeframes from seconds to daily
Compatible with futures, forex, crypto, and stock markets
Automatically adjusts calculation methods based on available data
Risk Disclaimers
This indicator is designed for educational and analytical purposes. It provides statistical analysis of market data but does not guarantee trading success. Users should:
Combine with other forms of analysis
Practice proper risk management
Understand that past performance doesn't predict future results
Be aware that volume delta and open interest data quality varies by market and data provider
Conclusion
The Bar Statistics indicator represents a significant advancement in retail trader access to professional-grade market analysis tools. By combining multiple data sources into a single, customizable display, it provides the depth of analysis needed for comprehensive market microstructure understanding while maintaining the simplicity required for effective decision-making.
ICT Institutional Order Flow (Riz)This indicator implements Inner Circle Trader (ICT) institutional order flow concepts to identify high-probability entry points where smart money is actively participating in the market. It combines volume analysis, market structure, and price action patterns to detect institutional accumulation and distribution zones.
Core Concepts & Methodology
1. Institutional Order Blocks Detection
Order blocks represent the last opposing candle before a strong directional move, indicating institutional accumulation (bullish) or distribution (bearish) zones.
How it works:
⦁ Identifies the final bearish candle before bullish expansion (accumulation)
⦁ Identifies the final bullish candle before bearish expansion (distribution)
⦁ Validates with volume spike (2x average) to confirm institutional participation
⦁ Requires minimum 0.5% price displacement to filter weak moves
⦁ Tracks these zones as future support/resistance levels
2. Fair Value Gap (FVG) Analysis
FVGs are price inefficiencies created by aggressive institutional orders that leave gaps in price action.
Detection method:
⦁ Bullish FVG: When current low > high from 2 bars ago
⦁ Bearish FVG: When current high < low from 2 bars ago
⦁ Minimum gap size filter (0.1% default) eliminates noise
⦁ Monitors gap fills with volume for entry signals
⦁ Gaps act as magnets drawing price back for "rebalancing"
3. Liquidity Hunt Detection
Institutions often trigger retail stop losses before reversing direction, creating liquidity for their positions.
Algorithm:
⦁ Calculates rolling 20-period highs/lows as liquidity pools
⦁ Detects wicks beyond these levels (0.1% sensitivity)
⦁ Identifies rejection back inside range (liquidity grab)
⦁ Volume spike confirmation ensures institutional involvement
⦁ These reversals often mark significant turning points
4. Volume Profile Integration
Analyzes volume distribution across price levels to identify institutional interest zones.
Components:
⦁ Point of Control (POC): Price level with highest volume (institutional consensus)
⦁ Value Area: 70% of volume range (institutional comfort zone)
⦁ Uses 50-bar lookback to build volume histogram
⦁ 20 price levels for granular distribution analysis
5. Market Structure Analysis
Determines overall trend bias using pivot points and swing analysis.
Process:
⦁ Identifies swing highs/lows using 3-bar pivots
⦁ Bullish structure: Price above last swing high
⦁ Bearish structure: Price below last swing high
⦁ Filters signals to trade with institutional direction
Signal Generation Logic
BUY signals trigger when ANY condition is met:
1. Order Block Formation: Bearish-to-bullish transition + volume spike + strong move
2. Liquidity Grab Reversal: Sweep below lows + recovery + volume spike
3. FVG Fill: Price fills bullish gap with institutional volume (within 3 bars)
4. Order Block Respect: Price bounces from previous bullish OB + volume
SELL signals trigger when ANY condition is met:
1. Order Block Formation: Bullish-to-bearish transition + volume spike + strong move
2. Liquidity Grab Reversal: Sweep above highs + rejection + volume spike
3. FVG Fill: Price fills bearish gap with institutional volume (within 3 bars)
4. Order Block Respect: Price rejects from previous bearish OB + volume
Additional filters:
⦁ Signals align with market structure (no counter-trend trades)
⦁ No new signals while position is active
⦁ All signals require volume confirmation (institutional fingerprint)
Trading Style Auto-Configuration
The indicator features intelligent preset configurations for different trading styles:
Scalping Mode (1-5 min charts):
⦁ Volume multiplier: 1.5x (more signals)
⦁ Tighter parameters for quick trades
⦁ Risk:Reward 1.5:1, ATR multiplier 1.0
Day Trading Mode (15-30 min charts):
⦁ Volume multiplier: 1.7x (balanced)
⦁ Medium sensitivity settings
⦁ Risk:Reward 2:1, ATR multiplier 1.5
Swing Trading Mode (1H-4H charts):
⦁ Volume multiplier: 2.0x (quality focus)
⦁ Conservative parameters
⦁ Risk:Reward 3:1, ATR multiplier 2.0
Custom Mode:
⦁ Full manual control of all parameters
Visual Components
⦁ Order Blocks: Colored rectangles (green=bullish, red=bearish)
⦁ Fair Value Gaps: Orange boxes showing imbalances
⦁ Liquidity Levels: Dashed blue lines at key highs/lows
⦁ Volume Spikes: Yellow background highlighting
⦁ POC Line: Orange line showing highest volume price
⦁ Value Area: Blue shaded zone of 70% volume
⦁ Buy/Sell Signals: Triangle markers with text labels
⦁ Stop Loss/Take Profit: Dotted lines (red/green)
Information Panel
Real-time dashboard displaying:
⦁ Current trading mode
⦁ Volume ratio (current vs average)
⦁ Market structure (bullish/bearish)
⦁ Active order blocks count
⦁ Position status
⦁ Configuration details
How to Use
Step 1: Select Trading Style
Choose your style in settings - all parameters auto-adjust
Step 2: Timeframe Selection
⦁ Scalping: 1-5 minute charts
⦁ Day Trading: 15-30 minute charts
⦁ Swing: 1H-4H charts
Step 3: Signal Interpretation
⦁ Wait for BUY/SELL markers
⦁ Check volume ratio >2 for strong signals
⦁ Verify market structure alignment
⦁ Note automatic SL/TP levels
Step 4: Risk Management
⦁ Default 2:1 risk:reward (adjustable)
⦁ Stop loss: 1.5x ATR from entry
⦁ Position sizing based on stop distance
Best Practices
1. Higher probability setups occur when multiple conditions align
2. Volume confirmation is crucial - avoid signals without volume spikes
3. Trade with structure - longs in bullish, shorts in bearish structure
4. Monitor POC - acts as dynamic support/resistance
5. Confluence zones where OBs, FVGs, and liquidity levels overlap are strongest
Important Notes
⦁ Not a standalone system - combine with your analysis
⦁ Works best in trending markets with clear structure
⦁ Adjust settings based on instrument volatility
⦁ Backtest thoroughly on your specific markets
⦁ Past performance doesn't guarantee future results
Alerts Available
⦁ ICT Buy Signal
⦁ ICT Sell Signal
⦁ Volume Spike Detection
⦁ Liquidity Grab Detection
This indicator provides a systematic approach to ICT concepts, helping traders identify where institutions are entering positions through volume analysis and key price action patterns. The auto-configuration feature ensures optimal settings for your trading style without manual adjustment.
Disclaimer
This tool is for educational and research purposes only. It is not financial advice, nor does it guarantee profitability. All trading involves risk, and users should test thoroughly before applying live.
Net Positions (Net Longs & Net Shorts) - Volume AdjustedNet Positions (Net Longs & Net Shorts) - Volume Adjusted
Based on the legendary LeviathanCapital - Net Positions Indicator
Adjusted to use volume calculation for more percise data
Few important caveats:
- EVERY BUYER NEED A SELLER AND EVERY SELLER NEED A BUYER
- This indicator is meant to give you a sense of direction for the market orders ("who is the aggresive side") and should be used as confluence not as true values
In reality, in market movement each candle will contain both buying and selling, contracts closing and opening but due to some limitations that is hard to make properly.
Even with these limitations this indicator can provide a better picture than some other even external tools out there.
The main benefit of using volume delta and open interest instead of just open interest and candle closes G/R that it solves the problem with extreme cases where there might be an absorption of market orders.
Example of the Volume Edge in Action:
Bullish Absorption (The "Trap" for Sellers)
Candle Close + OI: A large Red Candle forms with Rising OI. The interpretation is simply: "New shorts are opening"
Volume Delta + OI: The same Red Candle with Rising OI has a Positive Volume Delta.
The True Story: Aggressive buyers tried to push the price up, but they were completely absorbed by large passive sell orders.
The "Volume Delta" logic:
If OI ↑ → new positions opened
• Delta ↑ → net longs added
• Delta ↓ → net shorts added
If OI ↓ → positions closed
• Delta ↑ → shorts closing
• Delta ↓ → longs closing
The "Price" logic:
If OI ↑ → new positions opened
• Price ↑ → net longs added
• Price ↓ → net shorts added
If OI ↓ → positions closed
• Price ↑ → shorts closing
• Price ↓ → longs closing
SMC ToolBox [WinWorld]👋 INTRODUCTION
SMC ToolBox indicator is not just a simple indicator, but rather a collection of SMC-related algorithms, that our teams has found to make the most profound impact on determination process of the most high-quality liquidity zones and points of interests ( further – POIs ), hence the name of the indicator – Tool Box (and it also sounds cool :) .
From candle patterns to complex orderflow detection algorithm, ToolBox indicator will help any trader with search for useful tools, solving the needs from confirming position entry levels to trend-following and mean reversion opportunities.
❓ WHY DID WE BUILD THIS?
This indicator was initially built for our team's internal use for the sole purpose of gathering all actively used non-structure-related algorithms* in one place, so we could have only the tools that are truly needed at hand at any point of time. After we showed this tool to our trading partners, they were surprised about how light, fast and useful ToolBox was and they advised us on sharing this with our community and, after giving it a proper thought, we decided to follow their advice.
Funnily enough , after researching TradingView's open-source script library, we haven't found even one instance of even remotely alike indicators, so it fair to say that we are one of the first people to release this kind of SMC-related indicator bundles on the market and we strongly that TradingView's community will find this tool of use.
🤷♂️ WHY SHOULD YOU CARE AT ALL?
Frankly speaking, we are not the first people to build our own algorithms of such popular indicators like Equal Highs and Lows (EQHL), Previous Day High Low (PDHL), Orderflow (OF) and etc., but we are definitely one of the first teams to implement these indicators with the help of algorithms, that are actually used by the most professional traders on YouTube and other social media trading influencers. Simply taking trades from our SCOBs, OFs, EQHLs and etc. won't print you millions overnight, but what these algos will do is help you with being aware of is potentially laying ahead of you with a very clean probability.
Why does it matter? It simple: better market awareness gives you an edge over other trades, which use old algorithms, which are clearly outdated, so beating such traders in the long run is just a game of time for you, so good algorithms do matter. Each indicator inside ToolBox is there to help you develop this market awareness and forge your edge bit by bit.
Now let's talk about what is inside the ToolBox.
🔍 OVERVIEW
At the moment of publishing ToolBox contains 8 indicators, so say "Hello" to:
Price Border Bands (further – PBB) ;
Ordeflow (further – OF) ;
Equal Highs & Lows (further – EQHL) ;
Previous Day High & Low ( further – PDHL) ;
Single Candle Order Block (further – SCOB) ;
Institutional Funding Candle (further – IFC) ;
Engulfing Candle (further – EC) ;
Inside Bars (further – IB) .
Some of them you may know, some of them you may not, so let's review each of them one by one.
📍 INDICATOR: Price Border Bands (PBB)
Price Border Bands indicator is a simple yet useful algorithm, based on Triangular Moving Average (TMA), which helps determine extreme price spikes, which on average act as meaningful mean reversion opportunities. It also is a good an effective "verifier" of POIs and zones of interest (further – ZOI) .
We advise on using this indicator this way:
Look for price going beyond upper or lower band of PBB;
Look for price reaching POI or ZOI;
Start searching for your entry point.
The most common sign of potential price reversal, which PBB searches for, is intense price spike, which signals about "liquidity clearing" or, in simple terms, manipulation .
Manipulation of the price inside the POI or price being "stopped" by POI is a screaming sign of the potentional following reversal. See the example of such situation on the screenshot below:
Additionally we need to talk about trend filter inside PBB, which colours the bars on the chart under certain conditions. If bars on the chart are being coloured in gray – this is your sign to stop trading on this asset? because there is risk to catch an uncomfortably big price spike, which might turn the '+' of your position's PnL in to '-'. See the example of PBB highlighting bar's of risky price zone in gray colour on the screenshot below:
In order to continue trading you need to wait for bars to stop being coloured in gray OR confirm the fact that price made Change of Character (ChoCh) in reverse to the previous direction of price, which was marked as risky by PBB.
And last but not least: if you see POI being reach by price inside the bands of PBB, then consider this POI weak and avoid trading it. See the example of weak POI inside PBB bands on the screenshot below:
📍 INDICATOR: Orderflow (OF)
Orderflow indicator is an algorithm, which detects Sell-to-Buy (furthert – STB) or Buy-to-Sell (further – BTS) manipulations, using the algorithm of impulse & correction price movement detection, taken from one of our previously built indicators – Impulse Correction SCOB Mapper (ICSM) .
Let's explain the terms from above:
Impulse – series of bars, each bar of which consecutively updated previous bar's high and then last candle broke previous bar's low ;
Correction – series of bars, each bar of which consecutively updated previous bar's low and then last candle broke previous bar's high ;
STB – a type of price manipulation, which can be described as a correction of price inside global upward movemnt;
BTS – a type of price manipulation, which can be describd as a impulse of price inside global downward movement.
Unlike traditional order blocks, which are often narrower and more selective, Orderflow zones cover a wider price range and present a higher probability of mitigation. This makes them more reliable for entries in ovaerage in comparison to classic orderblocks.
Let's review examples of bullish and bearish orderflows on the screenshots below:
Bullish orderflows (STBs) (blue boxes with "OF" text inside)
Bearish orderflows (BTSs) (orange boxes with "OF" text inside)
The usage of ZOIs, detected by OF algorithm, is pretty straightforward: take trades against the ordeflow block, that price has reached. Even though we don't recommend relying on Orderflow blocks as sole producers of signals, you can use them as such in way, that can be described like this:
Place stop-loss (SL) beyond the furthest border of OF block (bottom of the bullish OF or top of the bearish OF), that price has reached;
Aim for >2:1 RR ratio and place your take-profit (TP) accordingly.
You can see the example setups of OF blocks as signal producers on the screenshots below:
Examples of LONG trades, taken from price reaching bullish OF block.
Examples of SHORT trades, taken from price reaching bearish OF block.
Summarising, Orderflow can be described as a tool that helps determine the STB and BTS price manipulations, which are great price ZOIs and can be used both as confirmation tools for your exisiting signals and sole signal producers, in which case such they needed to be handled extra mindfully and preferrably bonded with other tools for additional confirmation. We personally recommend using Ordeflow as confirmation tool, because ZOIs, detected by Orderflow, are usually the price ranges, around which traders tend to place their stop-losses, which only gives more strength to these zones for supporting the price and helps traders with "trading from support/resistance" strategies gain additional edge.
📍 INDICATOR: Equal Highs & Lows (EQHL)
EQHL indicator is an algorithm, which scans the extremums of impulse and correction movements, detected by our ICSM indicator , and marks ones which are roughly or equaly placed on the same price levels. Equal highs (further – EQH) and equal lows (further – EQL) are local liquidity pools, where stop orders and resting orders cluster; price often gravitates to these zones for liquidity “top-ups,” after which a reaction or continuation to the next liquidity source may occur. Basically, EQHL algorithm highlights clusters of equal extremes as navigational anchors for “collect → react → confirm” scenarios.
Talking about usage, we advise to not take swept or reached EQHLs as entries by themselves. Evaluate them alongside HTF structure, Inducement (IDM), orderblocks (OB), orderflow (OF), candle pattern context (e.g., IFC/EC) on the LTF and etc. Intended usage scenario of this algorithm is something like this:
Price reaches EQH/EQL;
Price hangs around the reached EQH/EQL;
Another tool (for example, OF or OB) signals about price reversals from the level of reached EQH/EQL;
Trader starts looking for an entry.
See the examples of EQHLs, which algorithms maps on the chart, on the screenshots below:
Equal Lows (EQLs)
Equal Highs (EQHs)
📍 INDICATOR: Previous Day High & Low (PDHL)
PDHL indicator is an algorithm, princples of work of which can be derived from its name: algorithm tracks previous day's high and low and displays it on the chart.
Previous day's high and low are fundamental POIs in any financial market, which are traded not only by SMC traders, but by many other traders, especially by traders, which consider these POIs are one of the most crucial, because they usually highly liquidity-rich and can signal about wondeful reversal opportunities.
We expect traders to use PDHL algorithm as confirmation tool when trading by mean reversion strategies. Usage of PDHL as signal source is advised against, but traders are free to experiment nevertheless.
PDHL algorithm shows two types of PDHLs on the chart: active PDHL (solid line) and swept PDHL (dashed line) . You can the examples of PDHLs, detected by our algorithm, on the screenshot below:
📍 INDICATOR: Single Candle Order Block (SCOB)
SCOB indicator is an algorithm, which marks a very specific POIS, which are based on of the most simple yet highly profound SMC and candle pattern principles and are usually a good alternative for classic orderblocks.
Principles of SCOB detection are very simple:
Price sweeps previous candle's extremum (high/low). So called "liquidity sweep" ;
Immediately after step 1 price forms a fair value gap (FVG).
You can see basic examples of bearish and bullish SCOBs on the screenshot below:
As a matter of fact, SCOB can be used both as a confirmation tool and source of signals. However! To be a source of signals, SCOB is most suitable to be used while trading on lower timeframe (LTF), while trading on a higher timeframe (HTF) on average requires to look at SCOB as a POI rather than as independent source of signals. That being said, we would like additionally to point out, that due to the nature of SCOB being an orderblock, this tool by its nature is best suitable as confirmation tool and we expect traders to use it as such, but either way this indicator is quite multifunctional and can be used by each trader for a more specific purposes.
SCOBs, which are detected by our algorithm, are painted on the chart either as coloured candles (SCOBs without inside bars) or coloured boxes (SCOBs with inside bars) . You can see examples of SCOBs, which were detected by our SCOB algorithm, on the screenshot below:
📍 INDICATOR: Institutional Funding Candle (IFC)
IFC is a candle, which is a more strict version of SCOB. Our algorithms detects an IFC, if SCOB satisfies these conditions:
SCOB candle has large shadow (more than 50% of candle's body);
SCOB candle has large range ( | high - low | is more than a certain value, which is base on ATR).
That's basically it! Being simple as that, IFC represents itself as a high-trust SCOB, which on average has larger chance of reversing price when IFC candle is reached by it and our practice shows that it is indeed the case. IFC candles are usually go hand in hand with large price and volume spikes, which are believed to be caused by large institutional players, who trading eager to catch retail trader's stop orders, which they usually place around POIs like IFC and SCOB.
We expect traders to use IFC as a tool for entry confirmation bias, especially when considering IFC from HTF.
You can see IFC, which our algoritms detects on the chart, on the screenshot below:
📍 INDICATOR: Engulfing Candle (EC)
An Engulfing Candle is a candle, which occurs when the current candle’s body engulfs the prior candle’s body, showing a short-term shift in demand/supply balance. In SMC context, it is most useful around POIs/liquidity as a contextual confirmation element. The indicator marks bullish and bearish EC without implying a “must reverse” outcome – it’s a focus cue, not a promise.
As with any other alike tool, this algorithm should not be used as sole source of signals, but rather as a confirmation tool. ECs near support/resistance zones or POIs are typically more impactufl than those inside choppy consolidations. Structural and LTF price impulse confirmation usually enhances existing position bias in a positive way.
You can see examples of engulfing candles on the screenshots below:
Bullish engulfing candles
Bearish engulfing candles
📍 INDICATOR: Inside Bars (IB)
Inside Bars are bars, which are contained inside the range of high and low prices of the bars preceding them. This algorithm was designed to showcase periods of potential price consolidation/volatylity compression and quite often precedes price movement towards closest liquidity POIs and ZOIs. When price finally breaks out of its previous range, it usually provides good opportunities for entering trades using breakout strategies (especially ones, that are based on SMC principles) .
You can see examples of IBs, which are detected by our algorithm on the chart, on the screenshot below:
That was a long list of features, now let's talk about settings now.
🔔 WHAT ABOUT ALERTS?
At the moment of publishing this indicator includes alerts for all algorithms, which are included inside, except for Inside Bars (IB) algorithm .
⚙️ SETTINGS
At the moment of publishing most of the settings in this indicator are about styling for indicator's visuals, because by design most of the included algorithms (excluding PBB) don't rely on inputs of any technical kind. Let's review them.
ToolBox | General Styling
Text Size – (Tiny, Small, Normal, Large) – defines text size of indicator's visuals, which use text-based visuals.
Price Border Bands | Main Settings
Show Price Border Bands – toggles on/off the display of PBB;
Half Length – defines amount of bars, used for calculation of the PBB's TMA;
Price Source – defines price source for PBB's TMA;
ATR Multiplier – affects the width of PBB's bands;
ATR Period – affects the amount of bars for ATR calculation.
Orderflow (OF) | Settings
Bullish OF – toggles on/off the display & colour of bullish OF;
Bearish OF – toggles on/off the display & colour of bearish OF;
Show border – toggles on/off the display of OF blocks' border.
Single Candle Order Block (SCOB) | Settings
Show SCOB – toggles on/off the display of SCOB;
Bullish – toggles on/off the colour of bullish SCOB;
Bearish – toggles on/off the colour of bearish SCOB.
Equal High/Lows (EQHL) | Settings
Show EQH/EQL – toggles on/off the display of PDH/PDL;
EQH – toggles on/off the colour of EQH;
EQL – toggles on/off the colour of EQL.
Institutional Funding Candle (IFC) | Settings
Show IFC – toggles on/off the display of IFC;
Bullish – toggles on/off the colour of bullish IFC;
Bearish – toggles on/off the colour of bearish IFC.
Previous Day High & Low (PDHL) | Settings
Show PDH/PDL – toggles on/off the display of PDH/PDL;
Show PDH/PDL – toggles on/off the display of the past history of swept PDH/PDL;
Show previous day divider – toggles on/off the display of dashed gray line, which separates new day from previous one;
Bullish – toggles on/off the colour of bullish IFC;
Bearish – toggles on/off the colour of bearish IFC.
Engulfing Candle (EC) | Settings
Show engulfing candles – toggles on/off the display of EC;
Bullish – toggles on/off the colour of bullish EC;
Bearish – toggles on/off the colour of bearish EC.
Inside Bars (IB) | Settings
Show inside bars – toggles on/off the display of IB;
Bullish – toggles on/off the colour of bullish IB;
Bearish – toggles on/off the colour of bearish IB.
Alerts | POI
Alert Frequency – (Once Per Bar, Once Per Bar Close) – defines alert frequency of the indicator's alert for all POIs;
* all other buttons from this group of settings toggle alerts on/off.
PBB;
OF;
SCOB;
EQH;
EQL;
IFC;
PDH;
PDL;
EC.
🏁 AFTERWORD
SMC ToolBox indicator is designed to be the ultimate swiss knife, which might bring you quantifiable results when trying to crack the market's secret of where the liquidity is placed. This indicator doesn't produce any particular signals not it gives any financial advice, but it helps you deepen understanding about potential existing liquidity zones and price points by employing principles of SMC algorithms, which are most commonly used by retail traders on a daily basis.
You can view this indicator as a Christmas candy box: you pick only the candles (indicators) you need and want. We expect any trader to use this indicator by exactly same way: you should take onlt the things you need to enhance your strategy, not worrying about what to do with other indicators, fi they don't suit you.
Lastly, we would like to share our team's recommendations (they are optional, of course) on how to use certain POIs from ToolBox:
Use PBB as a filter for validating POis. Pay close attention to the rule "don't trade POIs, which are located inside the bands of PBB" (described above in "INDICATOR: PBB") ;
Use Orderflow to find short-term and mid-term trading opportunitions for trend-following strategies, using OF blocks as resistance in bearish trend and support in bullish trend;
Use EQHL and PDHL indicators when trading by mean-reversion strategies on intraday timeframes. These indicators will be especially of use to forex, stock and crypto traders;
Use SCOB and IFC indicators when trading by mean-reversion strategy to find short-term reversal opportunities;
Use ECs and IBs as confirmation/denial tools for your entry ideas. We recommend avoiding trading If price is currently going inside HTF's IB range.
We have no doubts that SMC ToolBox indicator will be of use to any trader, who employs and desire to employ SMC principles in his strategy. We will be waiting for your feedback, meanwhile you can ask your questions in the comments :)
Sincerely,
WinWorld team.
Unfilled ImbalancesUNFILLED IMBALANCES TRACKER - IDENTIFY HIGH-PROBABILITY REVERSAL ZONES
This advanced indicator automatically detects and tracks unfilled price imbalances (Fair Value Gaps/FVGs) between candle bodies, providing traders with crucial levels where price is likely to return.
METHODOLOGY
This indicator employs an approach to imbalance detection that differs from standard FVG indicators:
1. Body-to-Body Gap Detection: Unlike typical FVG indicators that use wicks, this system exclusively tracks gaps between candle bodies, filtering out noise and focusing on the most significant price inefficiencies.
2. Dynamic Partial Fill Tracking: Our unique algorithm continuously monitors and adjusts imbalance zones as they're partially filled, showing exactly how much of each gap remains unfilled in real-time. This feature helps traders identify the strongest remaining levels.
3. Dual Fill Detection Logic: Proprietary fill detection offers two distinct modes - Distal (gap filled when touched) and Through (requires complete price movement through the entire gap), allowing adaptation to different market behaviors.
KEY FEATURES
Real-Time Imbalance Detection
Identifies body-to-body gaps between consecutive candles
Tracks both bullish and bearish imbalances
Automatically removes filled imbalances from the chart
Advanced Fill Detection Modes
Distal Mode: Imbalance considered filled when price touches the near edge
Through Mode: Requires price to completely trade through the gap
Body Fill Option: Requires candle body (not just wick) to enter the gap zone
Partial Fill Visualization
Watch imbalances shrink in real-time as price partially fills them
Visual representation shows exact percentage of gap remaining
Critical for position sizing and risk management
Flexible Display Options
Full Box Mode: Shows complete imbalance zones
Line Mode: Displays only critical edge levels for cleaner charts
Customizable visual parameters (colors, transparency, line thickness)
Smart Extension Features
Auto-extends visual elements to current price bar
Optional extension into future (0-500 bars)
Statistics table showing active imbalances count and fill rates
TRADING METHODOLOGY
Unfilled imbalances represent areas where price moved too quickly, leaving behind inefficiencies that markets tend to revisit. This indicator helps identify:
High-probability entry zones for trend continuation trades
Logical take profit targets at unfilled gaps
Stop loss placement beyond strong imbalance zones
Market structure breaks when key imbalances are filled
Supply and demand zone identification
HOW TO USE
Apply the indicator to any timeframe (works best on 15m and above)
Configure fill detection mode based on your trading style
Watch for price approaching unfilled imbalance zones
Use partial fill information to gauge zone strength
Combine with your existing strategy for confirmation
TARGET AUDIENCE & BEST PRACTICES
This tool is designed for traders who understand price action and market structure. It works best on:
Liquid instruments with consistent volume
Trending markets where imbalances are more likely to be revisited
Higher timeframes for more reliable signals
LIMITATIONS & CONSIDERATIONS
Imbalances may not always be filled, especially in strong trending markets
Performance varies across different market conditions and instruments
Should be used in conjunction with other analysis methods, not as a standalone system
Gap detection is based on candle closes and may miss intrabar movements
Historical imbalances from many bars ago may lose relevance
SETTINGS EXPLANATION
The indicator includes multiple customization options:
Require Body Fill: Controls whether wicks or bodies must enter gaps
Fill Detection Mode: Choose between Distal or Through modes
Visual Display: Select between boxes or lines
Alert Configuration: Set minimum age before fill alerts trigger
Debug Mode: Learn how the algorithm works with visual feedback
This indicator represents months of research into price inefficiency patterns and provides a systematic approach to identifying and tracking these critical market levels.
Note: Works on all timeframes and markets. Best results on liquid instruments with consistent volume patterns.
Smart Money Precision Structure [BullByte]Smart Money Precision Structure
Advanced Market Structure Analysis Using Institutional Order Flow Concepts
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OVERVIEW
Smart Money Precision Structure (SMPS) is a comprehensive market analysis indicator that combines six analytical frameworks to identify high-probability market structure patterns. The indicator uses multi-dimensional scoring algorithms to evaluate market conditions through institutional order flow concepts, providing traders with professional-grade market analysis.
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PURPOSE AND ORIGINALITY
Why This Indicator Was Developed
• Addresses the gap between retail and institutional analysis methods
• Consolidates multiple analysis techniques that professionals use separately
• Automates complex market structure evaluation into actionable insights
• Eliminates the need for multiple indicators by providing comprehensive analysis
What Makes SMPS Original
• Six-Layer Confluence System - Unique combination of market regime, structure, volume flow, momentum, price action, and adaptive filtering
• Institutional Pattern Recognition - Identifies smart money accumulation and distribution patterns
• Adaptive Intelligence - Parameters automatically adjust based on detected market conditions
• Real-Time Market Scoring - Proprietary algorithm rates market quality from 0-100%
• Structure Break Detection - Advanced pivot analysis identifies trend reversals early
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HOW IT WORKS - TECHNICAL METHODOLOGY
1. Market Regime Analysis Engine
The indicator evaluates five core market dimensions:
• Volatility Score - Measures current volatility against 50-period historical baseline
• Trend Score - Analyzes alignment between 8, 21, and 50-period EMAs
• Momentum Score - Combines RSI divergence with MACD signal alignment
• Structure Score - Evaluates pivot point formation clarity
• Efficiency Score - Calculates directional movement efficiency ratio
These scores combine to classify markets into five regimes:
• TRENDING - Strong directional movement with aligned indicators
• RANGING - Sideways movement with mixed directional signals
• VOLATILE - Elevated volatility with unpredictable price swings
• QUIET - Low volatility consolidation periods
• TRANSITIONAL - Market shifting between different regimes
2. Market Structure Analysis
Advanced pivot point analysis identifies:
• Higher Highs and Higher Lows for bullish structure
• Lower Highs and Lower Lows for bearish structure
• Structure breaks when established patterns fail
• Dynamic support and resistance from recent pivot points
• Key level proximity detection using ATR-based buffers
3. Volume Flow Decoding
Institutional activity detection through:
• Volume surge identification when volume exceeds 2x average
• Buy versus sell pressure analysis using price-volume correlation
• Flow strength measurement through directional volume consistency
• Divergence detection between volume and price movements
• Institutional threshold alerts when unusual volume patterns emerge
4. Multi-Period Momentum Synthesis
Weighted momentum calculation across four timeframes:
• 1-period momentum weighted at 40%
• 3-period momentum weighted at 30%
• 5-period momentum weighted at 20%
• 8-period momentum weighted at 10%
Result smoothed with 6-period EMA for noise reduction.
5. Price Action Quality Assessment
Each bar evaluated for:
• Range quality relative to 20-period average
• Body-to-range ratio for directional conviction
• Wick analysis for rejection pattern identification
• Pattern recognition including engulfing and hammer formations
• Sequential price movement analysis
6. Adaptive Parameter System
Parameters automatically adjust based on detected regime:
• Trending markets reduce sensitivity and confirmation requirements
• Volatile markets increase filtering and require additional confirmations
• Ranging markets maintain neutral settings
• Transitional markets use moderate adjustments
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COMPLETE SETTINGS GUIDE
Section 1: Core Analysis Settings
Analysis Sensitivity (0.3-2.0)
• Default: 1.0
• Lower values require stronger price movements
• Higher values detect more subtle patterns
• Scalpers use 0.8-1.2, swing traders use 1.5-2.0
Noise Reduction Level (2-7)
• Default: 4
• Controls filtering of false patterns
• Higher values reduce pattern frequency
• Increase in volatile markets
Minimum Move % (0.05-0.50)
• Default: 0.15%
• Sets minimum price movement threshold
• Adjust based on instrument volatility
• Forex: 0.05-0.10%, Stocks: 0.15-0.25%, Crypto: 0.20-0.50%
High Confirmation Mode
• Default: True (Enabled)
• Requires all technical conditions to align
• Reduces frequency but increases reliability
• Disable for more aggressive pattern detection
Section 2: Market Regime Detection
Enable Regime Analysis
• Default: True (Enabled)
• Activates market environment evaluation
• Essential for adaptive features
• Keep enabled for best results
Regime Analysis Period (20-100)
• Default: 50 bars
• Determines regime calculation lookback
• Shorter for responsive, longer for stable
• Scalping: 20-30, Swing: 75-100
Minimum Market Clarity (0.2-0.8)
• Default: 0.4
• Quality threshold for pattern generation
• Higher values require clearer conditions
• Lower for more patterns, higher for quality
Adaptive Parameter Adjustment
• Default: True (Enabled)
• Enables automatic parameter optimization
• Adjusts based on market regime
• Highly recommended to keep enabled
Section 3: Market Structure Analysis
Enable Structure Validation
• Default: True (Enabled)
• Validates patterns against support/resistance
• Confirms trend structure alignment
• Essential for reliability
Structure Analysis Period (15-50)
• Default: 30 bars
• Period for structure pattern analysis
• Affects support/resistance calculation
• Match to your trading timeframe
Minimum Structure Alignment (0.3-0.8)
• Default: 0.5
• Required structure score for valid patterns
• Higher values need stronger structure
• Balance with desired frequency
Section 4: Analysis Configuration
Minimum Strength Level (3-5)
• Default: 4
• Minimum confirmations for pattern display
• 5 = Maximum reliability, 3 = More patterns
• Beginners should use 4-5
Required Technical Confirmations (4-6)
• Default: 5
• Number of aligned technical factors
• Higher = fewer but better patterns
• Works with High Confirmation Mode
Pattern Separation (3-20 bars)
• Default: 8 bars
• Minimum bars between patterns
• Prevents clustering and overtrading
• Increase for cleaner charts
Section 5: Technical Filters
Momentum Validation
• Default: True (Enabled)
• Requires momentum alignment
• Filters counter-trend patterns
• Essential for trend following
Volume Confluence Analysis
• Default: True (Enabled)
• Requires volume confirmation
• Identifies institutional participation
• Critical for reliability
Trend Direction Filter
• Default: True (Enabled)
• Only shows patterns with trend
• Reduces counter-trend signals
• Disable for reversal hunting
Section 6: Volume Flow Analysis
Institutional Activity Threshold (1.2-3.5)
• Default: 2.0
• Multiplier for unusual volume detection
• Lower finds more institutional activity
• Stock: 2.0-2.5, Forex: 1.5-2.0, Crypto: 2.5-3.5
Volume Surge Multiplier (1.8-4.5)
• Default: 2.5
• Defines significant volume increases
• Adjust per instrument characteristics
• Higher for stocks, lower for forex
Volume Flow Period (12-35)
• Default: 18 bars
• Smoothing for volume analysis
• Shorter = responsive, longer = smooth
• Match to timeframe used
Section 7: Analysis Frequency Control
Maximum Analysis Points Per Hour (1-5)
• Default: 3
• Limits pattern frequency
• Prevents overtrading
• Scalpers: 4-5, Swing traders: 1-2
Section 8: Target Level Configuration
Target Calculation Method
• Default: Market Adaptive
• Three modes available:
- Fixed: Uses set point distances
- Dynamic: ATR-based calculations
- Market Adaptive: Structure-based levels
Minimum Target/Risk Ratio (1.0-3.0)
• Default: 1.5
• Minimum acceptable reward vs risk
• Higher filters lower probability setups
• Professional standard: 1.5-2.0
Fixed Mode Settings:
• Fixed Target Distance: 50 points default
• Fixed Invalidation Distance: 30 points default
• Use for consistent instruments
Dynamic Mode Settings:
• Dynamic Target Multiplier: 1.8x ATR default
• Dynamic Invalidation Multiplier: 1.0x ATR default
• Adapts to volatility automatically
Market Adaptive Settings:
• Use Structure Levels: True (default)
• Structure Level Buffer: 0.1% default
• Places levels at actual support/resistance
Section 9: Visual Display Settings
Color Theme Options
• Professional (Teal/Red)
- Bullish: Teal (#26a69a)
- Bearish: Red (#ef5350)
- Neutral: Gray (#78909c)
- Best for: Traditional traders, clean appearance
• Dark (Neon Green/Pink)
- Bullish: Neon Green (#00ff88)
- Bearish: Hot Pink (#ff0044)
- Neutral: Dark Gray (#333333)
- Best for: Dark theme users, high contrast
• Light (Green/Red Classic)
- Bullish: Green (#4caf50)
- Bearish: Red (#f44336)
- Neutral: Light Gray (#9e9e9e)
- Best for: Light backgrounds, traditional colors
• Vibrant (Cyan/Magenta)
- Bullish: Cyan (#00ffff)
- Bearish: Magenta (#ff00ff)
- Neutral: Medium Gray (#888888)
- Best for: High visibility, modern appearance
Dashboard Position
• Options: Top Left, Top Right, Bottom Left, Bottom Right, Middle Left, Middle Right
• Default: Top Right
• Choose based on chart layout preference
Dashboard Size
• Full: Complete information display (desktop)
• Mobile: Compact view for small screens
• Default: Full
Analysis Display Style
• Arrows : Simple directional markers
• Labels : Detailed text information
• Zones : Colored areas showing pattern regions
• Default: Labels (most informative)
Display Options:
• Display Analysis Strength: Shows star rating
• Display Target Levels: Shows target/invalidation lines
• Display Market Regime: Shows regime in pattern labels
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HOW TO USE SMPS - DETAILED GUIDE
Understanding the Dashboard
Top Row - Header
• SMPS Dashboard title
• VALUE column: Current readings
• STATUS column: Condition assessments
Market Regime Row
• Shows: TRENDING, RANGING, VOLATILE, QUIET, or TRANSITIONAL
• Color coding: Green = Favorable, Red = Caution
• Status: FAVORABLE or CAUTION trading conditions
Market Score Row
• Percentage from 0-100%
• Above 60% = Strong conditions
• 40-60% = Moderate conditions
• Below 40% = Weak conditions
Structure Row
• Direction: BULLISH, BEARISH, or NEUTRAL
• Status: INTACT or BREAK
• Orange BREAK indicates structure failure
Volume Flow Row
• Direction: BUYING or SELLING
• Intensity: STRONG or WEAK
• Color indicates dominant pressure
Momentum Row
• Numerical momentum value
• Positive = Upward pressure
• Negative = Downward pressure
Volume Status Row
• INST = Institutional activity detected
• HIGH = Above average volume
• NORM = Normal volume levels
Adaptive Mode Row
• ACTIVE = Parameters adjusting
• STATIC = Fixed parameters
• Shows required confirmations
Analysis Level Row
• Minimum strength level setting
• Pattern separation in bars
Market State Row
• Current analysis: BULLISH, BEARISH, NEUTRAL
• Shows analysis price level when active
T:R Ratio Row
• Current target to risk ratio
• GOOD = Meets minimum requirement
• LOW = Below minimum threshold
Strength Row
• BULL or BEAR dominance
• Numerical strength value 0-100
Price Row
• Current price
• Percentage change
Last Analysis Row
• Previous pattern direction
• Bars since last pattern
Reading Pattern Signals
Bullish Structure Pattern
• Upward triangle or "Bullish Structure" label
• Star rating shows strength (★★★★★ = strongest)
• Green line = potential target level
• Red dashed line = invalidation level
• Appears below price bars
Bearish Structure Pattern
• Downward triangle or "Bearish Structure" label
• Star rating indicates reliability
• Green line = potential target level
• Red dashed line = invalidation level
• Appears above price bars
Pattern Strength Interpretation
• ★★★★★ = 6 confirmations (exceptional)
• ★★★★☆ = 5 confirmations (strong)
• ★★★☆☆ = 4 confirmations (moderate)
• ★★☆☆☆ = 3 confirmations (minimum)
• Below minimum = filtered out
Visual Elements on Chart
Lines and Levels:
• Gray Line = 21 EMA trend reference
• Green Stepline = Dynamic support level
• Red Stepline = Dynamic resistance level
• Green Solid Line = Active target level
• Red Dashed Line = Active invalidation level
Pattern Markers:
• Triangles = Arrow display mode
• Text Labels = Label display mode
• Colored Boxes = Zone display mode
Target Completion Labels:
• "Target" = Price reached target level
• "Invalid" = Pattern invalidated by price
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RECOMMENDED USAGE BY TIMEFRAME
1-Minute Charts (Scalping)
• Sensitivity: 0.8-1.2
• Noise Reduction: 3-4
• Pattern Separation: 3-5 bars
• High Confirmation: Optional
• Best for: Quick intraday moves
5-Minute Charts (Precision Intraday)
• Sensitivity: 1.0 (default)
• Noise Reduction: 4 (default)
• Pattern Separation: 8 bars
• High Confirmation: Enabled
• Best for: Day trading
15-Minute Charts (Short Swing)
• Sensitivity: 1.0-1.5
• Noise Reduction: 4-5
• Pattern Separation: 10-12 bars
• High Confirmation: Enabled
• Best for: Intraday swings
30-Minute to 1-Hour (Position Trading)
• Sensitivity: 1.5-2.0
• Noise Reduction: 5-7
• Pattern Separation: 15-20 bars
• Regime Period: 75-100
• Best for: Multi-day positions
Daily Charts (Swing Trading)
• Sensitivity: 1.8-2.0
• Noise Reduction: 6-7
• Pattern Separation: 20 bars
• All filters enabled
• Best for: Long-term analysis
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MARKET-SPECIFIC SETTINGS
Forex Pairs
• Minimum Move: 0.05-0.10%
• Institutional Threshold: 1.5-2.0
• Volume Surge: 1.8-2.2
• Target Mode: Dynamic or Market Adaptive
Stock Indices (ES, NQ, YM)
• Minimum Move: 0.10-0.15%
• Institutional Threshold: 2.0-2.5
• Volume Surge: 2.5-3.0
• Target Mode: Market Adaptive
Individual Stocks
• Minimum Move: 0.15-0.25%
• Institutional Threshold: 2.0-2.5
• Volume Surge: 2.5-3.5
• Target Mode: Dynamic
Cryptocurrency
• Minimum Move: 0.20-0.50%
• Institutional Threshold: 2.5-3.5
• Volume Surge: 3.0-4.5
• Target Mode: Dynamic
• Increase noise reduction
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PRACTICAL APPLICATION EXAMPLES
Example 1: Strong Trending Market
Dashboard Reading:
• Market Regime: TRENDING
• Market Score: 75%
• Structure: BULLISH, INTACT
• Volume Flow: BUYING, STRONG
• Momentum: +0.45
Interpretation:
• Strong uptrend environment
• Institutional buying present
• Look for bullish patterns as continuation
• Higher probability of success
• Consider using lower sensitivity
Example 2: Range-Bound Conditions
Dashboard Reading:
• Market Regime: RANGING
• Market Score: 35%
• Structure: NEUTRAL
• Volume Flow: SELLING, WEAK
• Momentum: -0.05
Interpretation:
• No clear direction
• Low opportunity environment
• Patterns are less reliable
• Consider waiting for regime change
• Or switch to a range-trading approach
Example 3: Structure Break Alert
Dashboard Reading:
• Previous: BULLISH structure
• Current: Structure BREAK
• Volume: INST flag active
• Momentum: Shifting negative
Interpretation:
• Trend reversal potentially beginning
• Institutional participation detected
• Watch for bearish pattern confirmation
• Adjust bias accordingly
• Increase caution on long positions
Example 4: Volatile Market
Dashboard Reading:
• Market Regime: VOLATILE
• Market Score: 45%
• Adaptive Mode: ACTIVE
• Confirmations: Increased to 6
Interpretation:
• Choppy conditions
• Parameters auto-adjusted
• Fewer but higher quality patterns
• Wider stops may be needed
• Consider reducing position size
Below are a few chart examples of the Smart Money Precision Structure (SMPS) indicator in action.
• Example 1 – Bullish Structure Detection on SOLUSD 5m
• Example 2 – Bearish Structure Detected with Strong Confluence on SOLUSD 5m
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
No Patterns Appearing
Check these settings:
• High Confirmation Mode may be too restrictive
• Minimum Strength Level may be too high
• Market Clarity threshold may be too high
• Regime filter may be blocking patterns
• Try increasing sensitivity
Too Many Patterns
Adjust these settings:
• Enable High Confirmation Mode
• Increase Minimum Strength Level to 5
• Increase Pattern Separation
• Reduce Sensitivity below 1.0
• Enable all technical filters
Dashboard Shows "CAUTION"
This indicates:
• Market conditions are unfavorable
• Regime is RANGING or QUIET
• Market score is low
• Consider waiting for better conditions
• Or adjust expectations accordingly
Patterns Not Reaching Targets
Consider:
• Market may be choppy
• Volatility may have changed
• Try Dynamic target mode
• Reduce target/risk ratio requirement
• Check if regime is VOLATILE
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ALERTS CONFIGURATION
Alert Message Format
Alerts include:
• Pattern type (Bullish/Bearish)
• Strength rating
• Market regime
• Analysis price level
• Target and invalidation levels
• Strength percentage
• Target/Risk ratio
• Educational disclaimer
Setting Up Alerts
• Click Alert button on TradingView
• Select SMPS indicator
• Choose alert frequency
• Customize message if desired
• Alerts fire on pattern detection
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DATA WINDOW INFORMATION
The Data Window displays:
• Market Regime Score (0-100)
• Market Structure Bias (-1 to +1)
• Bullish Strength (0-100)
• Bearish Strength (0-100)
• Bull Target/Risk Ratio
• Bear Target/Risk Ratio
• Relative Volume
• Momentum Value
• Volume Flow Strength
• Bull Confirmations Count
• Bear Confirmations Count
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BEST PRACTICES AND TIPS
For Beginners
• Start with default settings
• Use High Confirmation Mode
• Focus on TRENDING regime only
• Paper trade first
• Learn one timeframe thoroughly
For Intermediate Users
• Experiment with sensitivity settings
• Try different target modes
• Use multiple timeframes
• Combine with price action analysis
• Track pattern success rate
For Advanced Users
• Customize per instrument
• Create setting templates
• Use regime information for bias
• Combine with other indicators
• Develop systematic rules
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IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS
• This indicator is for educational and informational purposes only
• Not financial advice or a trading system
• Past performance does not guarantee future results
• Trading involves substantial risk of loss
• Always use appropriate risk management
• Verify patterns with additional analysis
• The author is not a registered investment advisor
• No liability accepted for trading losses
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VERSION NOTES
Version 1.0.0 - Initial Release
• Six-layer confluence system
• Adaptive parameter technology
• Institutional volume detection
• Market regime classification
• Structure break identification
• Real-time dashboard
• Multiple display modes
• Comprehensive settings
## My Final Thoughts
Smart Money Precision Structure represents an advanced approach to market analysis, bringing institutional-grade techniques to retail traders through intelligent automation and multi-dimensional evaluation. By combining six analytical frameworks with adaptive parameter adjustment, SMPS provides comprehensive market intelligence that single indicators cannot achieve.
The indicator serves as an educational tool for understanding how professional traders analyze markets, while providing practical pattern detection for those seeking to improve their technical analysis. Remember that all trading involves risk, and this tool should be used as part of a complete analysis approach, not as a standalone trading system.
- BullByte
(LES/SES) Compliment Net Volume(LES/SES) Compliment Net Volume
(LES/SES) Compliment Net Volume is a volume-based confirmation tool designed to show whether buyers or sellers are truly in control behind the candles. It acts as a compliment to the Long Elite Squeeze (LES) and Short Elite Squeeze (SES) frameworks, giving traders a clearer view of momentum strength.
Note! {Short Elite Squeeze (SES) Will be released in the Future}
-Designed to take shorts opposite of the long trades from LES
🔹 Core Logic
Net Volume Calculation – Positive volume when price closes higher, negative when price closes lower.
Cumulative Smoothing – Uses a rolling SMA of cumulative differences to remove noise.
Color Coding –
Green → Buyer dominance
Red → Seller dominance
Gray → Neutral pressure
🔹 How to Use
Above zero (green) → Buyers dominate → supports long setups (LES).
Below zero (red) → Sellers dominate → supports short setups (SES).
Flat/gray → No clear pressure → signals caution or chop.
This makes it easier to confirm when market participation aligns with a potential entry or exit.
🔹 Credit
The Compliment Net Volume was developed by Hunter Hammond (Elite x FineFir) as part of the LES/SES system.
The concept builds on classic Net Volume and cumulative volume analysis principles shared by the TradingView community, but has been uniquely adapted into the LES/SES framework.
⚠️ Disclaimer: This is a framework tool, not financial advice. Use with proper risk management.
Svl - Trading SystemPrice can tell lies but volume cannot, so keeping this in mind I have created this indicator in which you see sell order block and buy order block on the basis of price action + volume through which we execute our trade
First of all, let us know its core concepts and logic, which will help you in taking the right decisions in it.
core concept of the " Svl - Trading System " TradingView indicator is based on professional price action, volume, and swing structure. This indicator smartly gives real-time insights of important price turning points, reversal zones, and trend continuation. Its deep explanation is given below.
Edit - default swing length -5 , change according your nature , tested With 7 For 5 minute timeframe
Core Concept:
1. Swing Structure Detection
The indicator automatically detects swing highs (HH/LH) and swing lows (HL/LL) on the chart.
HH: Higher High
HL: Higher Low
LH: Lower High
LL: Lower Low
These swings are the backbone of price action – signaling a change in trend, a bounce, reversal or trend continuation.
2. Order Block (OB) Mapping
Buy Order Block (Buy OB): When the indicator detects the HL/LL swing, we declare Buy OB, the lowest point of the swing.
Sell Order Block (Sell OB): On HH/LH swing, the highest point of our swing is called Sell OB.
Order Blocks are those important zones of price where historically price has reacted strongly – where major clusters of buyers/sellers are located in the market.
3. Volume Analysis (Optional Dashboard/Barcolor)
The candle color depends on the volume ranking on the chart (most high/low, normal, pressure blue shade).
Highest/lowest volume candles are a special highlight, which helps to spot liquidity spikes, exhaustion, or big orders.
4. Live Dashboard
There is an automated dashboard in the top-right of the chart, which shows this in real-time:
Last swing type (HH/HL/LH/LL)
Reversal price (last swing level)
Swing direction (Bull/Bear/Neutral)
Volume, Buy OB, Sell OB, etc.
This helps the trader understand the market situation at a glance.
5. Smart Plotting/Labels
Buy/Sell are plotted as distinct lines on the OB chart.
The Labels option gives clear visual swing points.
All calculations are fast and automated – the user does not need to mark manually.
This indicator is an advanced, fully-automated price action tool that combines
trend, reversal, volume, liquidity and zone detection in one smart system,
makes entry/exit decisions objective and error-free,
and provides complete trading confidence with a live monitor/dashboard.
All of its functions/properties such as: swing detect, OB plot, volume color, dashboard follow best practice for professional chart analysis!
CVD Absorption + Confirmation [Orderflow & Volume]This indicator detects bullish and bearish absorption setups by combining Cumulative Volume Delta (CVD) with price action, candlestick, and volume confirmations.
🔹 What is Absorption?
Absorption happens when aggressive buyers/sellers push CVD to new highs or lows, but price fails to follow through.
Bearish absorption: CVD makes a higher high, but price does not.
Bullish absorption: CVD makes a lower low, but price does not.
This often signals that limit orders are absorbing aggressive market orders, creating potential reversal points.
🔹 Confirmation Patterns
Absorption signals are only shown if they are validated by one of the following patterns:
Engulfing candle with low volume → reversal faces little resistance.
Engulfing candle with high volume → strong aggressive participation.
Pin bar with high volume → absorption visible in the wick.
CVD flattening / slope reversal → shift in aggressive order flow.
🔹 Signals
✅ Bullish absorption confirmed → Green label below the bar.
❌ Bearish absorption confirmed → Red label above the bar.
Each label represents a potential reversal setup after orderflow absorption is validated.
🔹 Alerts
Built-in alerts are included for both bullish and bearish confirmations, so you can track setups in real-time without watching the chart 24/7.
📌 How to Use:
Best applied at key levels (supply/demand, VWAP, OR, liquidity zones).
Look for confluence with your trading strategy before taking entries.
Works on all markets and timeframes where volume is reliable.
Advanced Market TheoryADVANCED MARKET THEORY (AMT)
This is not an indicator. It is a lens through which to see the true nature of the market.
Welcome to the definitive application of Auction Market Theory. What you have before you is the culmination of decades of market theory, fused with state-of-the-art data analysis and visual engineering. It is an institutional-grade intelligence engine designed for the serious trader who seeks to move beyond simplistic indicators and understand the fundamental forces that drive price.
This guide is your complete reference. Read it. Study it. Internalize it. The market is a complex story, and this tool is the language with which to read it.
PART I: THE GRAND THEORY - A UNIVERSE IN AN AUCTION
To understand the market, you must first understand its purpose. The market is a mechanism of discovery, organized by a continuous, two-way auction.
This foundational concept was pioneered by the legendary trader J. Peter Steidlmayer at the Chicago Board of Trade in the 1980s. He observed that beneath the chaotic facade of ticking prices lies a beautifully organized structure. The market's primary function is not to go up or down, but to facilitate trade by seeking a price level that encourages the maximum amount of interaction between buyers and sellers. This price is "value."
The Organizing Principle: The Normal Distribution
Over any given period, the market's activity will naturally form a bell curve (a normal distribution) turned on its side. This is the blueprint of the auction.
The Point of Control (POC): This is the peak of the bell curve—the single price level where the most trade occurred. It represents the point of maximum consensus, the "fairest price" as determined by the market participants. It is the gravitational center of the session.
The Value Area (VA): This is the heart of the bell curve, typically containing 70% of the session's activity (one standard deviation). This is the zone of "accepted value." Prices within this area are considered fair and are where the market is most comfortable conducting business.
The Extremes: The thin areas at the top and bottom of the curve are the "unfair" prices. These are levels where one side of the auction (buyers at the top, sellers at the bottom) was shut off, and trade was quickly rejected. These are areas of emotional trading and excess.
The Narrative of the Day: Balance vs. Imbalance
Every trading session is a story of the market's search for value.
Balance: When the market rotates and builds a symmetrical, bell-shaped profile, it is in a state of balance . Buyers and sellers are in agreement, and the market is range-bound.
Imbalance: When the market moves decisively away from a balanced area, it is in a state of imbalance . This is a trend. The market is actively seeking new information and a new area of value because the old one was rejected.
Your Purpose as a Trader
Your job is to read this story in real-time. Are we in balance or imbalance? Is the auction succeeding or failing at these new prices? The Advanced Market Theory engine is your Rosetta Stone to translate this complex narrative into actionable intelligence.
PART II: THE AMT ENGINE - AN EVOLUTION IN MARKET VISION
A standard market profile tool shows you a picture. The AMT Engine gives you the architect's full schematics, the engineer's stress tests, and the psychologist's behavioral analysis, all at once.
This is what makes it the Advanced Market Theory. We have fused the timeless principles with layers of modern intelligence:
TRINITY ANALYSIS: You can view the market through three distinct lenses. A Volume Profile shows where the money traded. A TPO (Time) Profile shows where the market spent its time. The revolutionary Hybrid Profile fuses both, giving you a complete picture of market conviction—marrying volume with duration.
AUTOMATED STRUCTURAL DECODING: The engine acts as your automated analyst, identifying critical structural phenomena in real-time:
Poor Highs/Lows: Weak auction points that signal a high probability of reversal.
Single Prints & Ledges: Footprints of rapid, aggressive market moves and areas of strong institutional acceptance.
Day Type Classification: The engine analyzes the session's personality as it develops ("Trend Day," "Normal Day," etc.), allowing you to adapt your strategy to the market's current character.
MACRO & MICRO FUSION: Via the Composite Profile , the engine merges weeks of data to reveal the major institutional battlegrounds that govern long-term price action. You can see the daily skirmish and the multi-month war on a single chart.
ORDER FLOW INTELLIGENCE: The ultimate advancement is the integrated Cumulative Volume Delta (CVD) engine. This moves beyond structure to analyze the raw aggression of buyers versus sellers. It is your window into the market's soul, automatically detecting critical Divergences that often precede major trend shifts.
ADAPTIVE SIGNALING: The engine's signal generation is not static; it is a thinking system. It evaluates setups based on a multi-factor Confluence Score , understands the market Regime (e.g., High Volatility), and adjusts its own confidence ( Probability % ) based on the complete context.
This is not a tool that gives you signals. This is a tool that gives you understanding .
PART III: THE VISUAL KEY - A LEXICON OF MARKET STRUCTURE
Every element on your chart is a piece of information. This is your guide to reading it fluently.
--- THE CORE ARCHITECTURE ---
The Profile Histogram: The primary visual on the left of each session. Its shape is the story. A thin profile is a trend; a fat, symmetrical profile is balance.
Blue Box : The zone of accepted, "fair" value. The heart of the session's business.
Bright Orange Line & Label : The Point of Control. The gravitational center. The price of maximum consensus. The most significant intraday level.
Dashed Blue Lines & Labels : The boundaries of value. Critical inflection points where the market decides to either remain in balance or seek value elsewhere.
Dashed Cyan Lines & Labels : The major, long-term structural levels derived from weeks of data. These are institutional reference points and carry immense weight. Treat them as primary support and resistance.
Dashed Orange Lines & Labels : Marks a Poor or Unfinished Auction . These represent emotional, weak extremes and are high-probability targets for future price action.
Diamond Markers : Mark Single Prints , which are footprints of aggressive, one-sided moves that left a "liquidity vacuum." Price is often drawn back to these levels to "repair" the poor structure.
Arrow Markers : Mark Ledges , which are areas of strong horizontal acceptance. They often act as powerful support/resistance in the future.
Dotted Gray Lines & Labels : The projected daily range based on multiples of the Initial Balance . Use them to set realistic profit targets and gauge the day's potential.
--- THE SIGNAL SUITE ---
Colored Triangles : These are your high-probability entry signals. The color is a strategic playbook:
Gold Triangle : ELITE Signal. An A+ setup with overwhelming confluence. This is the highest quality signal the engine can produce.
Yellow Triangle : FADE Signal. A counter-trend setup against an exhausted move at a structural extreme.
Cyan Triangle : BREAKOUT Signal. A momentum setup attempting to capitalize on a breakout from the value area.
Purple Triangle : ROTATION Signal. A mean-reversion setup within the value area, typically from one edge towards the POC.
Magenta Triangle : LIQUIDITY Signal. A sophisticated setup that identifies a "stop run" or liquidity sweep.
Percentage Number: The engine's calculated probability of success . This is not a guarantee, but a data-driven confidence score.
Dotted Gray Line: The signal's Entry Price .
Dashed Green Lines: The calculated Take Profit Targets .
Dashed Red Line: The calculated Stop Loss level.
PART IV: THE DASHBOARD - YOUR STRATEGIC COMMAND CENTER
The dashboard is your real-time intelligence briefing. It synthesizes all the engine's analysis into a clear, concise, and constantly updating summary.
--- CURRENT SESSION ---
POC, VAH, VAL: The live values for the core structure.
Profile Shape: Is the current auction top-heavy ( b-shaped ), bottom-heavy ( P-shaped ), or balanced ( D-shaped )?
VA Width: Is the value area expanding (trending) or contracting (balancing)?
Day Type: The engine's judgment on the day's personality. Use this to select the right strategy.
IB Range & POC Trend: Key metrics for understanding the opening sentiment and its evolution.
--- CVD ANALYSIS ---
Session CVD: The raw order flow. Is there more net buying or selling pressure in this session?
CVD Trend & DIVERGENCE: This is your order flow intelligence. Is the order flow confirming the price action? If "DIVERGENCE" flashes, it is a critical, high-alert warning of a potential reversal.
--- MARKET METRICS ---
Volume, ATR, RSI: Your standard contextual metrics, providing a quick read on activity, volatility, and momentum.
Regime: The engine's assessment of the broad market environment: High Volatility (favor breakouts), Low Volatility (favor mean reversion), or Normal .
--- PROFILE STATS, COMPOSITE, & STRUCTURE ---
These sections give you a quick quantitative summary of the profile structure, the major long-term Composite levels, and any active Poor Structures.
--- SIGNAL TYPES & ACTIVE SIGNAL ---
A permanent key to the signal colors and their meanings, along with the full details of the most recent active signal: its Type , Probability , Entry , Stop , and Target .
PART V: THE INPUTS MENU - CALIBRATING YOUR LENS
This engine is designed to be calibrated to your specific needs as a trader. Every input is a lever. This is not a "one size fits all" tool. The extensive tooltips are your built-in user manual, but here are the key areas of focus:
--- MARKET PROFILE ENGINE ---
Profile Mode: This is the most fundamental choice. Volume is the standard for price-based support and resistance. TPO is for analyzing time-based acceptance. Hybrid is the professional's choice, fusing both for a complete picture.
Profile Resolution: This is your zoom lens. Lower values for scalping and intraday precision. Higher values for a cleaner, big-picture view suitable for swing trading.
Composite Sessions: Your timeframe for macro analysis. 5-10 sessions for a weekly view; 20-30 sessions for a monthly, structural view.
--- SESSION & VALUE AREA ---
These settings must be configured correctly for your specific asset. The Session times are critical. The Initial Balance should reflect the key opening period for your market (60 minutes is standard for equities).
--- SIGNAL ENGINE & RISK MANAGEMENT ---
Signal Mode: THIS IS YOUR PERSONAL RISK PROFILE. Set it to Conservative to see only the absolute best A+ setups. Use Elite or Balanced for a standard approach. Use Aggressive only if you are an experienced scalper comfortable with managing more frequent, lower-probability setups.
ATR Multipliers: This suite gives you full, dynamic control over your risk/reward parameters. You can precisely define your initial stop loss distance and profit targets based on the market's current volatility.
A FINAL WORD FROM THE ARCHITECT
The creation of this engine was a journey into the very heart of market dynamics. It was born from a frustrating truth: that the most profound market theories were often confined to books and expensive institutional platforms, inaccessible to the modern retail trader. The goal was to bridge that gap.
The challenge was monumental. Making each discrete system—the volume profile, the TPO counter, the composite engine, the CVD tracker, the signal generator, the dynamic dashboard—work was a task in itself. But the true struggle, the frustrating, painstaking process that consumed countless hours, was making them work in unison . It was about ensuring the CVD analysis could intelligently inform the signal engine, that the day type classification could adjust the probability scores, and that the composite levels could provide context to the intraday structure, all in a seamless, real-time dance of data.
This engine is the result of that relentless pursuit of integration. It is built on the belief that a trader's greatest asset is not a signal, but clarity . It was designed to clear the noise, to organize the chaos, and to present the elegant, underlying logic of the market auction so that you can make better, more informed, and more confident decisions.
It is now in your hands. Use it not as a crutch, but as a lens. See the market for what it truly is.
"The market can remain irrational longer than you can remain solvent."
- John Maynard Keynes
DISCLAIMER
This script is an advanced analytical tool provided for informational and educational purposes only. It is not financial advice. All trading involves substantial risk, and past performance is not indicative of future results. The signals, probabilities, and metrics generated by this indicator do not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument. You, the user, are solely responsible for all trading decisions, risk management, and outcomes. Use this tool to supplement your own analysis and trading strategy.
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Cumulative Volume Delta (SB-1) 2.0
📈 Cumulative Volume Delta (CVD) — Stair-Step + Threshold Alerts
🔍 Overview
This Cumulative Volume Delta (CVD) tool visualizes aggressive buying and selling pressure in the market by plotting candlestick-style bars based on volume delta. It helps traders understand which side — buyers or sellers — is exerting more control on lower timeframes and highlights momentum shifts through stair-step patterns and delta threshold breaks. Resets to zero at EOD
Ideal for futures traders, scalpers, and intraday strategists looking for orderflow-based confirmation.
🧠 What Is CVD?
CVD (Cumulative Volume Delta) measures the difference between market buys and sells over a specific timeframe. When the delta is rising, it suggests buyers are being more aggressive. Falling delta suggests seller dominance.
This script aggregates volume delta from a lower timeframe and plots it in a higher timeframe context, allowing you to track microstructure shifts within larger candles.
📊 Features
✅ CVD Candlesticks
Each bar represents volume delta as an OHLC-style candle using:
Open: Delta at the start of the bar
High/Low: Peak delta range
Close: Final delta value at bar close
Teal candles = Net buying pressure
Red candles = Net selling pressure
✅ Threshold Levels (Key Visual Zones)
The script includes horizontal dashed lines at:
+5,000 and +10,000 → Signify strong buying pressure
-5,000 and -10,000 → Signify strong selling pressure
0 line → Neutrality line (no net pressure)
These levels act as volume-based support/resistance zones and breakout confirmation tools. For example:
A CVD cross above +5,000 shows buyers taking control
A CVD cross above +10,000 implies strong bullish momentum
A CVD cross below -5,000 or -10,000 signals intense selling pressure
📈 Stair-Step Pattern Detection
Detects two specific volume-based continuation setups:
Bullish Stair-Step: Both the high and low of the CVD candle are higher than the previous candle
Bearish Stair-Step: Both the high and low of the CVD candle are lower than the previous candle
These patterns often appear during trending moves and serve as confirmation of strength or continuation.
Visual markers:
🟢 Green triangles below bars = Bullish stair-step
🔴 Red triangles above bars = Bearish stair-step
🔔 Alert Conditions
Get real-time alerts when:
Bullish Stair-Step is detected
Bearish Stair-Step is detected
CVD crosses above +5,000
CVD crosses below -5,000
📢 Alerts only trigger on crossover, not every time CVD remains above or below. This avoids repetitive notifications.
⚙️ Inputs & Customization
Anchor Timeframe: The higher timeframe to which CVD data is applied (default: 1D)
Lower Timeframe: The timeframe used to calculate the CVD delta (default: 5 minutes)
Optional Override: Use custom timeframe toggle to force your own micro timeframe
📌 How to Use This CVD Indicator (Step-by-Step Guide)
✅ 1. Confirm Bias Using the Zero Line
The zero line (0 CVD) represents neutral pressure — neither buyers nor sellers are dominating.
Use it as your first filter:
🔼 If CVD is above 0 and rising → Buyer control
🔽 If CVD is below 0 and falling → Seller control
🧠 Tip: CVD rising while price is consolidating may signal hidden buyer interest.
✅ 2. Watch for Crosses of Key Levels: +5,000 and +10,000
These levels act as momentum thresholds:
Level Signal Type What It Means
+5,000 Buyer breakout Buyers are starting to dominate
+10,000 Strong bull bias Strong institutional or algorithmic buying flow
-5,000 Seller breakout Sellers are taking control
-10,000 Strong bear bias Heavy selling pressure is entering the market
Wait for CVD to cross above +5K or below -5K to confirm the active side.
Use these crossovers as entry triggers, breakout confirmations, or trade filters.
🔔 Alerts fire only when the level is first crossed, not every bar above/below.
✅ 3. Use Stair-Step Patterns for Continuation Confirmation
The indicator shows stair-step patterns using triangle signals:
🟢 Green triangle below bar = Bullish stair-step
Suggests a higher high and higher low in delta → buyers stepping up
🔴 Red triangle above bar = Bearish stair-step
Suggests lower highs and lower lows in delta → selling pressure building
Use stair-step signals:
To confirm a continuation of trend
As an entry or add-on signal
Especially after a threshold breakout
🧠 Example: If CVD breaks above +5K and forms bullish stairs → confirms strong trend, ideal for momentum entries.
✅ 4. Combine with Price Action or Structure
CVD works best when used with price, not in isolation. For example:
📉 Price makes a new low but CVD doesn’t → potential bullish divergence
📈 CVD surges while price lags → buyers are absorbing, breakout likely
Use it with:
VWAP
Orderblocks
Liquidity sweeps
Break of market structure/MSS/BOS
✅ 5.
Set Anchor Timeframe = Daily
Set Lower Timeframe = 5 minutes (default)
This lets you:
See intraday flow inside daily bars
Confirm whether a daily candle is being built on net buying or selling
🧠 You’re essentially seeing intra-bar aggression within a bigger time structure.
🧭 Example Trading Setup
Bullish Scenario:
CVD is rising and above 0
CVD crosses above +5,000 → alert fires
Green stair-step appears
Price breaks local resistance or liquidity sweep completes
✅ Consider long entry with structure and CVD alignment
🎯 Place stops below last stair-step or structural low
📌 Final Notes
This tool does not repaint and is designed to work in real-time across all futures, crypto, and equity instruments that support volume data. If your symbol does not provide volume, the script will notify you.
Use it in confluence with VWAP, liquidity zones, or structure breaks for high-confidence trades.
Yuri Garcia Smart Money Strategy FULL (COMPLIANT)Yuri Garcia Smart Money Strategy FULL (Slope Divergence)
This script is not a mashup of random indicators. It is an original, coherent strategy that blends multiple institutional-grade tools to form a unified Smart Money trading system. Each component contributes to precise trade filtering, context, and confirmation — no element is decorative or redundant.
🔍 Strategy Logic: How It Works
This strategy integrates the following tools, each with a clearly defined role:
1. Volume Cluster Zones (Orange bands)
Identifies strong buy/sell areas using the highest volume nodes over a rolling window. These act as dynamic points of control where Smart Money is likely active.
2. HTF Zones (4H) (Purple band)
Defines institutional zones by using the 20-bar high/low on the 4-hour chart. These set the outer bounds for valid entries, ensuring alignment with larger market structure.
3. Wick Pullback Filter (Orange circle 🔶)
Detects exhaustion or absorption near zones. Used to confirm genuine rejection after liquidity sweeps or traps.
4. Cumulative Delta Confirmation (Red square 🟥)
Analyzes whether buyers or sellers are dominant using delta volume. Trades only trigger when volume confirms the intended direction.
5. Slope-Based Delta Divergence (Optional)
Detects hidden reversals between price and delta. This prevents late entries and provides early insight into potential trap reversals.
6. Liquidity Grab Detection (Blue diamond 🔷)
Marks smart money stop hunts — temporary price breaks beyond highs/lows, followed by reversal. Used as a confluence tool.
7. ATR-Based Dynamic Risk Control
The strategy uses ATR to calculate SL/TP dynamically. This allows position sizing to adjust to volatility, reducing overexposure in high-momentum conditions.
🎯 Entry Criteria
All the following conditions must be met:
✅ Price is inside a Volume Cluster Zone
✅ Price is within the HTF Institutional Zone
✅ Wick Pullback confirms reaction
✅ Delta confirms strength of buyers/sellers
✅ (Optional) Slope-based divergence signals hidden shift
✅ (Optional) Liquidity grab occurs
Only then will the strategy trigger an entry.
📈 Visual Legend (Symbols on Chart)
Symbol Description
🟣 Purple Zone HTF Support/Resistance zone (4H context)
🟠 Orange Zone Volume cluster from top 3 volume nodes
🔶 Orange Circle Wick Pullback confirmation
🟥 Red Square Delta Confirmation
🔷 Blue Diamond Liquidity Grab indicator
🔵 Blue X Price is inside HTF Zone
🔻 Red Triangle SHORT entry signal
🔺 Green Triangle LONG entry signal
These visuals make it easier to read the chart intuitively while understanding each condition’s role.
⚙️ Strategy Settings Justification
Default Qty: 2% of equity (sustainable risk)
RRR: 2.0 (adaptive to volatility)
ATR Multiplier: 2.0 for SL/TP
Commission: 0.1% used
Slippage: 2 points for realism
Minimum Trades for Testing: Designed to generate over 100 trades under normal backtest conditions
Dataset: Supports BTC, GOLD, Forex, Indices with realistic volatility and volume
These settings reflect a realistic use case for average retail traders and avoid overfitting or unrealistic returns.
📌 How to Use
Apply on 15-minute or 1-hour timeframe.
Wait for full alignment of all entry conditions.
Confirm visually or use included alerts for manual or bot execution.
SL and TP are automatically handled.
🚫 Important Notes
This script is original, not a remix or mashup of unrelated indicators.
Each component was designed to work in harmony, enhancing trade quality and confidence.
No external scripts are required to function.
Alert messages are pre-formatted for both manual and webhook use.
Volume Footprint Anomaly Scanner [PhenLabs]📊 PhenLabs - Volume Footprint Anomaly Scanner (VFAS)
Version: PineScript™ v6
📌 Description
The PhenLabs Volume Footprint Anomaly Scanner (VFAS) is an advanced Pine Script indicator designed to detect and highlight significant imbalances in buying and selling pressure within individual price bars. By analyzing a calculated "Delta" – the net difference between estimated buy and sell volume – and employing statistical Z-score analysis, VFAS pinpoints moments when buying or selling activity becomes unusually dominant. This script was created not in hopes of creating a "Buy and Sell" indicator but rather providing the user with a more in-depth insight into the intrabar volume delta and how it can fluctuate in unusual ways, leading to anomalies that can be capitalized on.
This indicator helps traders identify high-conviction points where strong market participants are active, signaling potential shifts in momentum or continuation of a trend. It aims to provide a clearer understanding of underlying market dynamics, allowing for more informed decision-making in various trading strategies, from identifying entry points to confirming trend strength.
🚀 Points of Innovation
● Z-Score for Delta Analysis : Utilizes statistical Z-scores to objectively identify statistically significant anomalies in buying/selling pressure, moving beyond simple, arbitrary thresholds.
● Dynamic Confidence Scoring : Assigns a multi-star confidence rating (1-4 stars) to each signal, factoring in high volume, trend alignment, and specific confirmation criteria, providing a nuanced view of signal strength.
● Integrated Trend Filtering : Offers an optional Exponential Moving Average (EMA)-based trend filter to ensure signals align with the broader market direction, reducing false positives in ranging markets.
● Strict Confirmation Logic : Implements specific confirmation criteria for higher-confidence signals, including price action and a time-based gap from previous signals, enhancing reliability.
● Intuitive Info Dashboard : Provides a real-time summary of market trend and the latest signal's direction and confidence directly on the chart, streamlining information access.
🔧 Core Components
● Core Delta Engine : Estimates the net buying/selling pressure (bar Delta) by analyzing price movement within each bar relative to volume. It also calculates average volume to identify bars with unusually high activity.
● Anomaly Detection (Z-Score) : Computes the Z-score for the current bar's Delta, indicating how many standard deviations it is from its recent average. This statistical measure is central to identifying significant anomalies.
● Trend Filter : Utilizes a dual Exponential Moving Average (EMA) cross-over system to define the prevailing market trend (uptrend, downtrend, or range), providing contextual awareness.
● Signal Processing & Confidence Algorithm : Evaluates anomaly conditions against trend filters and confirmation rules, then calculates a dynamic confidence score to produce actionable, contextualized signal information.
🔥 Key Features
● Advanced Delta Anomaly Detection : Pinpoints bars with exceptionally high buying or selling pressure, indicating potential institutional activity or strong market conviction.
● Multi-Factor Confidence Scoring : Each signal comes with a 1-4 star rating, clearly communicating its reliability based on high volume, trend alignment, and specific confirmation criteria.
● Optional Trend Alignment : Users can choose to filter signals, so only those aligned with the prevailing EMA-defined trend are displayed, enhancing signal quality.
● Interactive Signal Labels : Displays compact labels on the chart at anomaly points, offering detailed tooltips upon hover, including signal type, direction, confidence, and contextual information.
● Customizable Bar Colors : Visually highlights bars with Delta anomalies, providing an immediate visual cue for strong buying or selling activity.
● Real-time Info Dashboard : A clean, customizable dashboard shows the current market trend and details of the latest detected signal, keeping key information accessible at a glance.
● Configurable Alerts : Set up alerts for bullish or bearish Delta anomalies to receive real-time notifications when significant market pressure shifts occur.
🎨 Visualization
Signal Labels :
* Placed at the top/bottom of anomaly bars, showing a "📈" (bullish) or "📉" (bearish) icon.
* Tooltip: Hovering over a label reveals detailed information: Signal Type (e.g., "Delta Anomaly"), Direction, Confidence (e.g., "★★★☆"), and a descriptive explanation of the anomaly.
* Interpretation: Clearly marks actionable signals and provides deep insights without cluttering the chart, enabling quick assessment of signal strength and context.
● Info Dashboard :
* Located at the top-right of the chart, providing a clean summary.
* Displays: "PhenLabs - VFAS" header, "Market Trend" (Uptrend/Downtrend/Range with color-coded status), and "Direction | Conf." (showing the last signal's direction and star confidence).
* Optional "💡 Hover over signals for details" reminder.
* Interpretation: A concise, real-time summary of the market's pulse and the most recent high-conviction event, helping traders stay informed at a glance.
📖 Usage Guidelines
Setting Categories
⚙️ Core Delta & Volume Engine
● Minimum Volume Lookback (Bars)
○ Default: 9
○ Range: Integer (e.g., 5-50)
○ Description: Defines the number of preceding bars used to calculate the average volume and delta. Bars with volume below this average won't be considered for high-volume signals. A shorter lookback is more reactive to recent changes, while a longer one provides a smoother average.
📈 Anomaly Detection Settings
Delta Z-Score Anomaly Threshold
○ Default: 2.5
○ Range: Float (e.g., 1.0-5.0+)
○ Description: The number of standard deviations from the mean that a bar's delta must exceed to be considered a significant anomaly. A higher threshold means fewer, but potentially stronger, signals. A lower threshold will generate more signals, which might include less significant events. Experiment to find the optimal balance for your trading style.
🔬 Context Filters
Enable Trend Filter
○ Default: False
○ Range: Boolean (True/False)
○ Description: When enabled, signals will only be generated if they align with the current market trend as determined by the EMAs (e.g., only bullish signals in an uptrend, bearish in a downtrend). This helps to filter out counter-trend noise.
● Trend EMA Fast
○ Default: 50
○ Range: Integer (e.g., 10-100)
○ Description: The period for the faster Exponential Moving Average used in the trend filter. In combination with the slow EMA, it defines the trend direction.
● Trend EMA Slow
○ Default: 200
○ Range: Integer (e.g., 100-400)
○ Description: The period for the slower Exponential Moving Average used in the trend filter. The relationship between the fast and slow EMA determines if the market is in an uptrend (fast > slow) or downtrend (fast < slow).
🎨 Visual & UI Settings
● Show Info Dashboard
○ Default: True
○ Range: Boolean (True/False)
○ Description: Toggles the visibility of the dashboard on the chart, which provides a summary of market trend and the last detected signal.
● Show Dashboard Tooltip
○ Default: True
○ Range: Boolean (True/False)
○ Description: Toggles a reminder message in the dashboard to hover over signal labels for more detailed information.
● Show Delta Anomaly Bar Colors
○ Default: True
○ Range: Boolean (True/False)
○ Description: Enables or disables the coloring of bars based on their delta direction and whether they represent a significant anomaly.
● Show Signal Labels
○ Default: True
○ Range: Boolean (True/False)
○ Description: Controls the visibility of the “📈” or “📉” labels that appear on the chart when a delta anomaly signal is generated.
🔔 Alert Settings
Alert on Delta Anomaly
○ Default: True
○ Range: Boolean (True/False)
○ Description: When enabled, this setting allows you to set up alerts in TradingView that will trigger whenever a new bullish or bearish delta anomaly is detected.
✅ Best Use Cases
Early Trend Reversal / Continuation Detection: Identify strong surges of buying/selling pressure at key support/resistance levels that could indicate a reversal or the continuation of a strong move.
● Confirmation of Breakouts: Use high-confidence delta anomalies to confirm the validity of price breakouts, indicating strong conviction behind the move.
● Entry and Exit Points: Pinpoint precise entry opportunities when anomalies align with your trading strategy, or identify potential exhaustion signals for exiting trades.
● Scalping and Day Trading: The indicator’s sensitivity to intraday buying/selling imbalances makes it highly effective for short-term trading strategies.
● Market Sentiment Analysis: Gain a real-time understanding of underlying market sentiment by observing the prevalence and strength of bullish vs. bearish anomalies.
⚠️ Limitations
Estimated Delta: The script uses a simplified method to estimate delta based on bar close relative to its range, not actual order book or footprint data. While effective, it’s an approximation.
● Sensitivity to Z-Score Threshold: The effectiveness heavily relies on the `Delta Z-Score Anomaly Threshold`. Too low, and you’ll get many false positives; too high, and you might miss valid signals.
● Confirmation Criteria: The 4-star confidence level’s “confirmation” relies on specific subsequent bar conditions and previous confirmed signals, which might be too strict or specific for all contexts.
● Requires Context: While powerful, VFAS is best used in conjunction with other technical analysis tools and price action to form a comprehensive trading strategy. It is not a standalone “buy/sell” signal.
💡 What Makes This Unique
Statistical Rigor: The application of Z-score analysis to bar delta provides an objective, statistically-driven way to identify true anomalies, moving beyond arbitrary thresholds.
● Multi-Factor Confidence Scoring: The unique 1-4 star confidence system integrates multiple market dynamics (volume, trend alignment, specific follow-through) into a single, easy-to-interpret rating.
● User-Friendly Design: From the intuitive dashboard to the detailed signal tooltips, the indicator prioritizes clear and accessible information for traders of all experience levels.
🔬 How It Works
1. Bar Delta Calculation:
● The script first estimates the “buy volume” and “sell volume” for each bar. This is done by assuming that volume proportional to the distance from the low to the close represents buying, and volume proportional to the distance from the high to the close represents selling.
● How this contributes: This provides a proxy for the net buying or selling pressure (delta) within that specific price bar, even without access to actual footprint data.
2. Volume & Delta Z-Score Analysis:
● The average volume over a user-defined lookback period is calculated. Bars with volume less than twice this average are generally considered of lower interest.
● The Z-score for the calculated bar delta is computed. The Z-score measures how many standard deviations the current bar’s delta is from its average delta over the `Minimum Volume Lookback` period.
● How this contributes: A high positive Z-score indicates a bullish delta anomaly (significantly more buying than usual), while a high negative Z-score indicates a bearish delta anomaly (significantly more selling than usual). This identifies statistically unusual levels of pressure.
3. Trend Filtering (Optional):
● Two Exponential Moving Averages (Fast and Slow EMA) are used to determine the prevailing market trend. An uptrend is identified when the Fast EMA is above the Slow EMA, and a downtrend when the Fast EMA is below the Slow EMA.
● How this contributes: If enabled, the indicator will only display bullish delta anomalies during an uptrend and bearish delta anomalies during a downtrend, helping to confirm signals within the broader market context and avoid counter-trend signals.
4. Signal Generation & Confidence Scoring:
● When a delta Z-score exceeds the user-defined anomaly threshold, a signal is generated.
● This signal is then passed through a multi-factor confidence algorithm (`f_calculateConfidence`). It awards stars based on: high volume presence, alignment with the overall trend (if enabled), and a fourth star for very strong Z-scores (above 3.0) combined with specific follow-through candle patterns after a cooling-off period from a previous confirmed signal.
● How this contributes: Provides a qualitative rating (1-4 stars) for each anomaly, allowing traders to quickly assess the potential significance and reliability of the signal.
💡 Note:
The PhenLabs Volume Footprint Anomaly Scanner is a powerful analytical tool, but it’s crucial to understand that no indicator guarantees profit. Always backtest and forward-test the indicator settings on your chosen assets and timeframes. Consider integrating VFAS with your existing trading strategy, using its signals as confirmation for entries, exits, or trend bias. The Z-score threshold is highly customizable; lower values will yield more signals (including potential noise), while higher values will provide fewer but potentially higher-conviction signals. Adjust this parameter based on market volatility and your risk tolerance. Remember to combine statistical insights from VFAS with price action, support/resistance levels, and your overall market outlook for optimal results.
🧪 Yuri Garcia Smart Money Strategy FULL (Slope Divergence))📣 Yuri Garcia – Smart Money Strategy FULL
This is my private Smart Money Concept strategy, designed for my family and community to learn, trade, and grow sustainably.
🔑 How it works:
✅ Volume Cluster Zones: Automatically detects areas where strong buyers or sellers concentrate, acting as dynamic S/R levels.
✅ HTF Institutional Zones (4H): Higher timeframe trend filter ensures you’re always trading in the direction of major flows.
✅ Wick Pullback Filter: Confirms price rejects the zone, catching smart money traps and reversals.
✅ Cumulative Delta (CVD): Confirms whether buyers or sellers are truly in control.
✅ Slope-Based Divergence: Optional hidden divergence between price & CVD to spot reversals others miss.
✅ ATR Dynamic SL/TP: Adapts stop loss and take profit to live volatility with adjustable risk/reward.
🧩 Visual Markers Explained:
🟦 Blue X: Price inside HTF zone
🟨 Yellow X: Price inside Volume Cluster zone
🟧 Orange Circle: Wick pullback detected
🟥 Red Square: CVD confirms order flow strength
🔼 Aqua Triangle Up: Bullish slope divergence
🔽 Purple Triangle Down: Bearish slope divergence
🟢 Green Triangle Up: Final Long Entry confirmed
🔴 Red Triangle Down: Final Short Entry confirmed
⚡ Who is this for?
This strategy is best suited for traders who understand smart money concepts, order flow, and want an adaptive framework to trade major assets like BTC, Gold, SP500, NASDAQ, or FX pairs.
🔒 Important
Use responsibly, backtest extensively, and combine with solid risk management. This is for educational purposes only.
✨ Credits
Built with ❤️ by Yuri Garcia – dedicated to my family & community.
✅ How to use it
1️⃣ Add to chart
2️⃣ Adjust inputs for your asset & timeframe
3️⃣ Enable/disable slope divergence filter to match your style
4️⃣ Set your alerts with built-in conditions
52SIGNAL RECIPE Smart Money Detector : CME + Exchanges=================52SIGNAL RECIPE CME-Exchange Smart Money Detector=================
◆ Overview
The 52SIGNAL RECIPE CME-Exchange Smart Money Detector is an advanced technical indicator designed to identify institutional and smart money movements by analyzing and comparing futures markets across both CME and cryptocurrency exchanges. This powerful tool detects coordinated buying and selling patterns that often precede significant price movements, giving traders an edge in anticipating market direction.
What makes this indicator unique is its cross-market verification approach. By requiring confirmation from both CME Bitcoin futures (dominated by institutional players) and crypto exchange futures (with broader market participation), it significantly reduces false signals and identifies high-probability smart money footprints that typically lead market movements.
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◆ Key Features
• Dual Market Confirmation: Simultaneously analyzes both CME Bitcoin futures and exchange futures charts to identify synchronized smart money activity
• Smart Volume Analysis: Uses advanced algorithms to separate buying and selling volume based on candle structure and price action
• Energy Wave Visualization: Displays smart money signals as intuitive energy waves with varying sizes reflecting signal strength
• Strength Rating System: Quantifies signal strength on a 0-100% scale, with multiple visualization levels (10%+, 40%+, 60%+, 80%+)
• Candlestick Pattern Integration: Incorporates bullish/bearish candle formations to enhance signal reliability
• Volume Spike Detection: Identifies abnormal volume increases that often accompany smart money positioning
• Trend Context Analysis: Evaluates signals in relation to current market trend for higher probability setups
• Dynamic Strength Calculation: Uses a multi-factor model considering volume ratio, buying/selling imbalance, candle structure, and trend alignment
• Transparent Signal Labeling: Displays precise strength percentage values with each signal for clear decision-making
• Real-time Institutional Flow Monitor: Tracks the footprints of large players across both regulated (CME) and crypto exchange markets
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◆ Understanding Signal Types
■ Buy Signal Energy Waves (Green)
• Definition: Detected when significant buying pressure appears simultaneously on both CME and exchange futures, typically on bearish candles
• Visual Appearance: Green circular waves below price bars, with size/opacity increasing with signal strength
• Market Interpretation: Indicates institutional buying interest even as price is declining, often preceding bullish reversals
• Signal Strength Factors:
▶ Higher buying volume relative to selling volume
▶ Above-average total volume
▶ Lower wicks on bearish candles
▶ Appearance at key support levels
▶ Coinciding with oversold conditions
■ Sell Signal Energy Waves (Red)
• Definition: Detected when significant selling pressure appears simultaneously on both CME and exchange futures, typically on bullish candles
• Visual Appearance: Red circular waves above price bars, with size/opacity increasing with signal strength
• Market Interpretation: Indicates institutional selling interest even as price is rising, often preceding bearish reversals
• Signal Strength Factors:
▶ Higher selling volume relative to buying volume
▶ Above-average total volume
▶ Upper wicks on bullish candles
▶ Appearance at key resistance levels
▶ Coinciding with overbought conditions
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◆ Signal Strength Understanding
■ The Four Strength Levels
• Level 1 (10-39%): Initial Detection
▶ Visual: Smallest energy wave
▶ Meaning: Early smart money positioning detected
▶ Usage: Early warning, prepare for possible setup
• Level 2 (40-59%): Moderate Strength
▶ Visual: Medium-small energy wave
▶ Meaning: Clearer institutional positioning
▶ Usage: Begin position planning, watch for confirmation
• Level 3 (60-79%): Strong Signal
▶ Visual: Medium-large energy wave
▶ Meaning: Significant smart money footprint
▶ Usage: High-probability setup forming, consider entry
• Level 4 (80-100%): Exceptional Strength
▶ Visual: Largest energy wave
▶ Meaning: Powerful institutional movement confirmed
▶ Usage: Highest probability setup, strong conviction entry point
■ Understanding Signal Strength Calculation
• Volume Component (0-50 points):
▶ Measures how current volume compares to recent average
▶ Maximum points when volume is 2x or higher than average
• Buy/Sell Ratio Component (0-50 points):
▶ Measures imbalance between buying and selling pressure
▶ Maximum points when ratio exceeds predefined multiplier threshold
• Advanced Weighting Factors:
▶ Candle Structure: Body size, wick length, and orientation
▶ Trend Alignment: Signal relationship to current trend
▶ Volume Spike: Abnormal volume increase detection
▶ Cross-Market Confirmation: Strength of signal alignment between CME and exchange
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◆ Practical Trading Applications
■ Reversal Trading Strategy
• Buy Signal Application:
▶ Setup: Strong buy energy wave (60%+) on a bearish candle
▶ Entry: After confirmation candle following the signal
▶ Stop Loss: Below recent low or 1 ATR below entry
▶ Take Profit: Previous resistance or 1:2 risk-reward minimum
▶ Enhancers: Signal occurring at support zone, oversold conditions, or trend line tests
• Sell Signal Application:
▶ Setup: Strong sell energy wave (60%+) on a bullish candle
▶ Entry: After confirmation candle following the signal
▶ Stop Loss: Above recent high or 1 ATR above entry
▶ Take Profit: Previous support or 1:2 risk-reward minimum
▶ Enhancers: Signal occurring at resistance zone, overbought conditions, or trend line tests
■ Trend Continuation Strategy
• During Uptrends:
▶ Focus on buy signals that appear during pullbacks
▶ Higher probability when signals occur at key moving averages or support levels
▶ Enter on strength when price shows signs of resuming the uptrend
• During Downtrends:
▶ Focus on sell signals that appear during relief rallies
▶ Higher probability when signals occur at key moving averages or resistance levels
▶ Enter on strength when price shows signs of resuming the downtrend
■ Multiple Timeframe Approach
• Signal Confirmation Across Timeframes:
▶ Major signals on higher timeframes (4H, daily) provide strategic direction
▶ Signals on lower timeframes (15m, 1H) offer tactical entry points
▶ Highest probability setups occur when signals align across multiple timeframes
• Signal Clustering:
▶ Multiple signals in the same price area significantly increase probability
▶ Look for areas where both buy and sell signals have appeared, indicating battleground zones
▶ The most recent signal direction often wins these battles
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◆ Technical Foundation
■ Why Cross-Market Confirmation Matters
• Institutional Participation:
▶ CME Bitcoin futures are dominated by regulated institutional investors
▶ Crypto exchange futures include both retail and institutional players
▶ When both markets show the same smart money pattern, the signal reliability increases dramatically
• Market Inefficiency Exploitation:
▶ Large players often position across multiple venues to minimize market impact
▶ This coordinated activity creates detectable footprints when analyzed correctly
▶ Cross-market confirmation helps filter out market noise and isolate true smart money movements
■ Smart Volume Calculation Methodology
• Price-Volume Relationship Analysis:
▶ Uses candle structure to estimate buying vs. selling volume
▶ Buying volume = Total volume × (Close - Low) / (High - Low)
▶ Selling volume = Total volume × (High - Close) / (High - Low)
• Signal Triggering Logic:
▶ Buy signal: When buying volume exceeds selling volume by multiplier factor
▶ Sell signal: When selling volume exceeds buying volume by multiplier factor
▶ Both conditions must be met simultaneously on CME and exchange futures
• Advanced Pattern Recognition:
▶ Evaluates candle body-to-range ratio for signal quality
▶ Analyzes wick length and position for additional confirmation
▶ Considers recent highs/lows to detect potential turning points
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◆ Indicator Settings Guide
■ Main Settings
• CME Bitcoin Futures Symbol:
▶ Default: CME:BTC1!
▶ Purpose: Sets the CME futures contract to analyze alongside current chart
• Buy/Sell Volume Multiplier:
▶ Default: 3.0
▶ Range: 1.0-10.0
▶ Purpose: Determines how much buying volume must exceed selling volume (or vice versa) to trigger a signal
▶ Higher values = fewer but stronger signals
▶ Lower values = more signals but potentially lower reliability
■ Volume Filter Settings
• Enable Volume Filter:
▶ Default: Enabled
▶ Purpose: When enabled, only considers candles with above-threshold volume
• Volume Average Period:
▶ Default: 20 candles
▶ Range: 5-200 candles
▶ Purpose: Sets the lookback period for calculating average volume
• Volume Threshold:
▶ Default: 150%
▶ Range: 10%-500%
▶ Purpose: Minimum volume percentage (of average) required for signal consideration
▶ Higher values focus on only the most significant volume spikes
■ Signal Visualization
• Show Signal Strength Value:
▶ Default: Enabled
▶ Purpose: Displays the exact percentage strength value with each signal
• Energy Wave Colors:
▶ Buy Energy Wave: Green (#00ff80)
▶ Sell Energy Wave: Red (#ff4040)
▶ Purpose: Customize the appearance of energy waves for visual preference
■ Advanced Settings
• Use Advanced Strength Calculation:
▶ Default: Enabled
▶ Purpose: When enabled, uses the full multi-factor model for signal strength
▶ When disabled, uses only basic volume and ratio factors
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◆ Synergy with Other Indicators
• Support/Resistance Levels:
▶ Smart money signals occurring at key support/resistance significantly increase reliability
▶ Particularly powerful when signals appear at tested price levels
• Moving Averages:
▶ Signals near key moving averages (50MA, 200MA) often indicate institutional interest
▶ Moving average crosses combined with smart money signals create high-probability setups
• RSI/Momentum Indicators:
▶ Buy signals in oversold conditions increase probability of successful reversal
▶ Sell signals in overbought conditions increase probability of successful reversal
• Volume Profile:
▶ Signals occurring at high volume nodes often indicate significant turning points
▶ Low volume nodes between high volume areas can act as acceleration zones after signal triggers
• Market Structure:
▶ Smart money signals that break key market structure levels (higher highs/lows or lower highs/lows) are particularly significant
▶ Can signal the early stages of trend changes when aligned with structure breaks
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◆ Conclusion
The 52SIGNAL RECIPE CME-Exchange Smart Money Detector provides traders with a powerful edge by revealing institutional positioning across both regulated futures and crypto exchange markets. By requiring synchronized signals from both venues, it cuts through market noise to identify the most reliable smart money footprints.
What sets this indicator apart is its sophisticated cross-market verification system. Rather than relying on signals from a single market, it only triggers when both CME and exchange futures display the same smart money pattern simultaneously. This approach dramatically reduces false signals and highlights truly significant institutional activity.
The intuitive energy wave visualization system makes it easy to spot signals of varying strength, while the transparent percentage rating allows for objective assessment of each opportunity. By focusing on these dual-confirmed smart money movements, traders can position themselves alongside institutional players rather than against them.
Remember that the most powerful signals typically appear at key market junctures, often before significant price movements. By incorporating this indicator into your trading approach, you gain insight into institutional positioning that can help anticipate market direction with greater confidence.
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※ Disclaimer: Like all trading tools, the CME-Exchange Smart Money Detector should be used as a supplementary indicator and not relied upon exclusively for trading decisions. Past patterns of institutional behavior may not guarantee future market movements. Always employ appropriate risk management strategies in your trading.
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◆ 개요
52SIGNAL RECIPE CME-Exchange Smart Money Detector는 CME와 암호화폐 거래소의 선물 시장을 동시에 분석하여 기관 및 스마트 머니의 움직임을 포착하는 고급 기술적 지표입니다. 이 강력한 도구는 주요 가격 움직임에 선행하는 조직적인 매수 및 매도 패턴을 감지하여 트레이더들에게 시장 방향 예측에 유리한 정보를 제공합니다.
이 지표의 독보적인 특징은 교차 시장 검증 접근법에 있습니다. CME 비트코인 선물(기관 투자자 중심)과 암호화폐 거래소 선물(광범위한 시장 참여자) 모두에서 확인을 요구함으로써, 허위 신호를 크게 줄이고 일반적으로 시장 움직임을 선도하는 고확률 스마트 머니 흔적을 식별합니다.
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◆ 주요 특징
• 듀얼 마켓 확인: CME 비트코인 선물과 거래소 선물 차트를 동시에 분석하여 동기화된 스마트 머니 활동 식별
• 스마트 볼륨 분석: 캔들 구조와 가격 행동을 기반으로 매수 및 매도 볼륨을 분리하는 고급 알고리즘 사용
• 에너지 파동 시각화: 스마트 머니 신호를 신호 강도를 반영하는 다양한 크기의 직관적인 에너지 파동으로 표시
• 강도 평가 시스템: 신호 강도를 0-100% 척도로 수치화하고 여러 시각화 레벨(10%+, 40%+, 60%+, 80%+) 제공
• 캔들스틱 패턴 통합: 신호 신뢰성을 높이기 위해 상승/하락 캔들 형성을 분석에 통합
• 볼륨 스파이크 감지: 스마트 머니 포지셔닝을 동반하는 비정상적인 볼륨 증가 식별
• 추세 맥락 분석: 현재 시장 추세와 관련하여 신호를 평가하여 높은 확률의 설정 제공
• 동적 강도 계산: 볼륨 비율, 매수/매도 불균형, 캔들 구조 및 추세 일치도를 고려하는 다중 요소 모델 사용
• 투명한 신호 라벨링: 명확한 의사 결정을 위해 각 신호와 함께 정확한 강도 백분율 값 표시
• 실시간 기관 자금 흐름 모니터: 규제된(CME) 시장과 암호화폐 거래소 시장 모두에서 대형 플레이어의 흔적 추적
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◆ 신호 유형 이해하기
■ 매수 신호 에너지 파동 (녹색)
• 정의: 일반적으로 하락 캔들에서 CME와 거래소 선물 모두에서 동시에 상당한 매수 압력이 감지될 때 발생
• 시각적 모습: 가격 바 아래에 녹색 원형 파동으로 표시되며, 신호 강도에 따라 크기/불투명도 증가
• 시장 해석: 가격이 하락하는 동안에도 기관의 매수 관심이 있음을 나타내며, 종종 상승 반전에 선행
• 신호 강도 요소:
▶ 매도 볼륨 대비 높은 매수 볼륨
▶ 평균 이상의 총 거래량
▶ 하락 캔들의 아래 꼬리
▶ 주요 지지 수준에서의 출현
▶ 과매도 조건과 일치
■ 매도 신호 에너지 파동 (적색)
• 정의: 일반적으로 상승 캔들에서 CME와 거래소 선물 모두에서 동시에 상당한 매도 압력이 감지될 때 발생
• 시각적 모습: 가격 바 위에 적색 원형 파동으로 표시되며, 신호 강도에 따라 크기/불투명도 증가
• 시장 해석: 가격이 상승하는 동안에도 기관의 매도 관심이 있음을 나타내며, 종종 하락 반전에 선행
• 신호 강도 요소:
▶ 매수 볼륨 대비 높은 매도 볼륨
▶ 평균 이상의 총 거래량
▶ 상승 캔들의 위 꼬리
▶ 주요 저항 수준에서의 출현
▶ 과매수 조건과 일치
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◆ 신호 강도 이해하기
■ 네 가지 강도 레벨
• 레벨 1 (10-39%): 초기 감지
▶ 시각적: 가장 작은 에너지 파동
▶ 의미: 초기 스마트 머니 포지셔닝 감지
▶ 활용: 초기 경고, 가능한 설정 준비
• 레벨 2 (40-59%): 중간 강도
▶ 시각적: 중간-작은 에너지 파동
▶ 의미: 더 명확한 기관 포지셔닝
▶ 활용: 포지션 계획 시작, 확인 대기
• 레벨 3 (60-79%): 강한 신호
▶ 시각적: 중간-큰 에너지 파동
▶ 의미: 중요한 스마트 머니 흔적
▶ 활용: 고확률 설정 형성, 진입 고려
• 레벨 4 (80-100%): 예외적 강도
▶ 시각적: 가장 큰 에너지 파동
▶ 의미: 강력한 기관 움직임 확인
▶ 활용: 최고 확률 설정, 강한 확신의 진입 지점
■ 신호 강도 계산 이해하기
• 볼륨 구성 요소 (0-50 포인트):
▶ 현재 볼륨이 최근 평균과 비교하여 얼마나 높은지 측정
▶ 볼륨이 평균보다 2배 이상 높을 때 최대 포인트 부여
• 매수/매도 비율 구성 요소 (0-50 포인트):
▶ 매수와 매도 압력 간의 불균형 측정
▶ 비율이 미리 정의된 배율 임계값을 초과할 때 최대 포인트 부여
• 고급 가중치 요소:
▶ 캔들 구조: 몸통 크기, 꼬리 길이 및 방향
▶ 추세 일치: 현재 추세와의 신호 관계
▶ 볼륨 스파이크: 비정상적인 볼륨 증가 감지
▶ 교차 시장 확인: CME와 거래소 간 신호 일치 강도
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◆ 실전 트레이딩 응용
■ 반전 트레이딩 전략
• 매수 신호 응용:
▶ 설정: 하락 캔들에서 강한 매수 에너지 파동(60%+)
▶ 진입: 신호 이후 확인 캔들 이후
▶ 손절: 최근 저점 아래 또는 진입점 아래 1 ATR
▶ 이익실현: 이전 저항 또는 최소 1:2 리스크-리워드
▶ 강화 요소: 지지 구역, 과매도 조건 또는 추세선 테스트에서 발생하는 신호
• 매도 신호 응용:
▶ 설정: 상승 캔들에서 강한 매도 에너지 파동(60%+)
▶ 진입: 신호 이후 확인 캔들 이후
▶ 손절: 최근 고점 위 또는 진입점 위 1 ATR
▶ 이익실현: 이전 지지 또는 최소 1:2 리스크-리워드
▶ 강화 요소: 저항 구역, 과매수 조건 또는 추세선 테스트에서 발생하는 신호
■ 추세 지속 전략
• 상승 추세 중:
▶ 조정 중에 나타나는 매수 신호에 집중
▶ 주요 이동평균선이나 지지 수준에서 신호가 발생할 때 확률이 높음
▶ 가격이 상승 추세를 재개할 징후를 보일 때 강도에 맞춰 진입
• 하락 추세 중:
▶ 일시적 반등 중에 나타나는 매도 신호에 집중
▶ 주요 이동평균선이나 저항 수준에서 신호가 발생할 때 확률이 높음
▶ 가격이 하락 추세를 재개할 징후를 보일 때 강도에 맞춰 진입
■ 다중 시간프레임 접근법
• 다양한 시간프레임에서의 신호 확인:
▶ 상위 시간프레임(4시간, 일봉)의 주요 신호는 전략적 방향 제공
▶ 하위 시간프레임(15분, 1시간)의 신호는 전술적 진입 지점 제공
▶ 여러 시간프레임에서 신호가 일치할 때 가장 높은 확률의 설정 발생
• 신호 클러스터링:
▶ 동일한 가격 영역에서 여러 신호가 발생하면 확률이 크게 증가
▶ 매수와 매도 신호가 모두 나타난 영역을 찾아 전투 구역 식별
▶ 이러한 전투에서는 대개 가장 최근의 신호 방향이 우세
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◆ 기술적 기반
■ 교차 시장 확인이 중요한 이유
• 기관 참여:
▶ CME 비트코인 선물은 규제된 기관 투자자가 주도
▶ 암호화폐 거래소 선물은 소매 및 기관 플레이어 모두 포함
▶ 두 시장이 동일한 스마트 머니 패턴을 보일 때 신호 신뢰성이 크게 증가
• 시장 비효율성 활용:
▶ 대형 플레이어들은 시장 영향을 최소화하기 위해 여러 거래소에 걸쳐 포지션을 취하는 경우가 많음
▶ 이러한 조직적인 활동은 올바르게 분석할 때 감지 가능한 흔적을 남김
▶ 교차 시장 확인은 시장 노이즈를 필터링하고 진정한 스마트 머니 움직임을 분리하는 데 도움
■ 스마트 볼륨 계산 방법론
• 가격-볼륨 관계 분석:
▶ 캔들 구조를 사용하여 매수 대 매도 볼륨 추정
▶ 매수 볼륨 = 총 볼륨 × (종가 - 저가) / (고가 - 저가)
▶ 매도 볼륨 = 총 볼륨 × (고가 - 종가) / (고가 - 저가)
• 신호 트리거 로직:
▶ 매수 신호: 매수 볼륨이 매도 볼륨을 배율 요소만큼 초과할 때
▶ 매도 신호: 매도 볼륨이 매수 볼륨을 배율 요소만큼 초과할 때
▶ 두 조건 모두 CME와 거래소 선물에서 동시에 충족되어야 함
• 고급 패턴 인식:
▶ 신호 품질을 위한 캔들 몸통-범위 비율 평가
▶ 추가 확인을 위한 꼬리 길이 및 위치 분석
▶ 잠재적 전환점을 감지하기 위해 최근 고점/저점 고려
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◆ 지표 설정 가이드
■ 주요 설정
• CME 비트코인 선물 심볼:
▶ 기본값: CME:BTC1!
▶ 목적: 현재 차트와 함께 분석할 CME 선물 계약 설정
• 매수/매도 볼륨 배율:
▶ 기본값: 3.0
▶ 범위: 1.0-10.0
▶ 목적: 신호를 트리거하기 위해 매수 볼륨이 매도 볼륨을 얼마나 초과해야 하는지(또는 그 반대) 결정
▶ 높은 값 = 적지만 더 강한 신호
▶ 낮은 값 = 더 많은 신호지만 잠재적으로 낮은 신뢰성
■ 볼륨 필터 설정
• 볼륨 필터 활성화:
▶ 기본값: 활성화됨
▶ 목적: 활성화되면 임계값 이상의 볼륨을 가진 캔들만 고려
• 볼륨 평균 기간:
▶ 기본값: 20 캔들
▶ 범위: 5-200 캔들
▶ 목적: 평균 볼륨 계산을 위한 룩백 기간 설정
• 볼륨 임계값:
▶ 기본값: 150%
▶ 범위: 10%-500%
▶ 목적: 신호 고려에 필요한 최소 볼륨 백분율(평균 대비)
▶ 높은 값은 가장 중요한 볼륨 스파이크에만 집중
■ 신호 시각화
• 신호 강도 값 표시:
▶ 기본값: 활성화됨
▶ 목적: 각 신호와 함께 정확한 백분율 강도 값 표시
• 에너지 파동 색상:
▶ 매수 에너지 파동: 녹색(#00ff80)
▶ 매도 에너지 파동: 적색(#ff4040)
▶ 목적: 시각적 선호도에 맞게 에너지 파동의 모양 사용자 정의
■ 고급 설정
• 고급 강도 계산 사용:
▶ 기본값: 활성화됨
▶ 목적: 활성화되면 신호 강도에 전체 다중 요소 모델 사용
▶ 비활성화되면 기본 볼륨 및 비율 요소만 사용
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◆ 다른 지표와의 시너지
• 지지/저항 레벨:
▶ 주요 지지/저항에서 발생하는 스마트 머니 신호는 신뢰성을 크게 높임
▶ 특히 테스트된 가격 레벨에서 신호가 나타날 때 강력함
• 이동평균선:
▶ 주요 이동평균선(50MA, 200MA) 근처의 신호는 종종 기관의 관심을 나타냄
▶ 이동평균선 교차와 스마트 머니 신호의 조합은 고확률 설정 생성
• RSI/모멘텀 지표:
▶ 과매도 조건에서의 매수 신호는 성공적인 반전 확률 증가
▶ 과매수 조건에서의 매도 신호는 성공적인 반전 확률 증가
• 볼륨 프로파일:
▶ 높은 볼륨 노드에서 발생하는 신호는 종종 중요한 전환점을 나타냄
▶ 높은 볼륨 영역 사이의 낮은 볼륨 노드는 신호 트리거 후 가속 구간으로 작용할 수 있음
• 시장 구조:
▶ 주요 시장 구조 레벨(높은 고점/저점 또는 낮은 고점/저점)을 깨는 스마트 머니 신호는 특히 중요
▶ 구조 깨짐과 일치할 때 추세 변화의 초기 단계를 알릴 수 있음
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◆ 결론
52SIGNAL RECIPE CME-Exchange Smart Money Detector는 규제된 선물 시장과 암호화폐 거래소 시장 모두에서 기관의 포지셔닝을 드러냄으로써 트레이더에게 강력한 우위를 제공합니다. 두 거래소에서 동기화된 신호를 요구함으로써, 시장 노이즈를 제거하고 가장 신뢰할 수 있는 스마트 머니 흔적을 식별합니다.
이 지표를 차별화하는 것은 정교한 교차 시장 검증 시스템입니다. 단일 시장의 신호에 의존하는 대신, CME와 거래소 선물 모두가 동시에 동일한 스마트 머니 패턴을 표시할 때만 트리거됩니다. 이 접근 방식은 허위 신호를 크게 줄이고 진정으로 중요한 기관 활동을 강조합니다.
직관적인 에너지 파동 시각화 시스템을 통해 다양한 강도의 신호를 쉽게 발견할 수 있으며, 투명한 백분율 평가를 통해 각 기회를 객관적으로 평가할 수 있습니다. 이러한 이중 확인된 스마트 머니 움직임에 집중함으로써, 트레이더는 기관 참가자들에 대항하기보다는 그들과 함께 포지션을 취할 수 있습니다.
가장 강력한 신호는 일반적으로 주요 시장 변곡점에서, 종종 중요한 가격 움직임 이전에 나타난다는 점을 기억하세요. 이 지표를 트레이딩 접근법에 통합함으로써, 시장 방향을 더 높은 확신으로 예측하는 데 도움이 되는 기관 포지셔닝에 대한 통찰력을 얻을 수 있습니다.
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※ 면책 조항: 모든 트레이딩 도구와 마찬가지로, CME-Exchange Smart Money Detector는 보조 지표로 사용되어야 하며 트레이딩 결정을 전적으로 의존해서는 안 됩니다. 과거의 기관 행동 패턴이 미래 시장 움직임을 보장하지는 않습니다. 항상 적절한 리스크 관리 전략을 트레이딩에 사용하세요.
Delta Volume BubblesDelta Volume Bubbles
Overview
The Delta Volume Bubbles indicator is an advanced order flow visualization tool that displays buying and selling pressure through dynamic bubble representations on your chart. Unlike traditional volume indicators that only show total volume, this indicator calculates the net delta volume (difference between buying and selling volume) and presents it as color-coded bubbles of varying sizes.
How It Works
Core Calculation Method
The indicator uses a sophisticated approach to estimate delta volume from standard OHLCV data:
1. Price Action Analysis: Analyzes the relationship between open, high, low, and close prices to determine market aggression
2. Body Ratio Calculation: body_ratio = |close - open| / (high - low)
3. Aggressive Factor: Applies multipliers based on price action:
- Strong moves (body_ratio > 0.7): 1.5x multiplier
- Moderate moves (body_ratio > 0.4): 1.2x multiplier
- Weak moves: 1.0x multiplier
4. Delta Volume Estimation:
- Buy Volume: price_change > 0 ? volume × aggressive_factor : 0
- Sell Volume: price_change < 0 ? volume × aggressive_factor : 0
- Net Delta: buy_volume - sell_volume
5. Delta Strength Normalization: delta_strength = |net_delta| / sma(volume, 20)
Percentile-Based Filtering
The indicator uses percentile filtering instead of fixed thresholds, making it adaptive to market conditions:
- Bubble Filter: Only shows bubbles when volume exceeds the specified percentile (default: 60%)
- Label Filter: Only displays numbers when volume exceeds a higher percentile (default: 90%)
- Dynamic Adaptation: Automatically adjusts to changing market volatility
Visual Elements
Bubble Sizes
- Tiny: Delta strength < 0.3
- Small: Delta strength 0.3 - 0.7
- Normal: Delta strength 0.7 - 1.2
- Large: Delta strength 1.2 - 2.0
- Huge: Delta strength > 2.0
Color Coding
- Aggressive Buy (Bright Green): Strong buying pressure with high body ratio
- Aggressive Sell (Bright Red): Strong selling pressure with high body ratio
- Passive Buy (Light Green): Moderate buying pressure
- Passive Sell (Light Red): Moderate selling pressure
Intensity Mode
Alternative coloring based on delta strength rather than flow direction:
- Gray: Low intensity (< 0.5)
- Blue: Medium intensity (0.5 - 1.0)
- Orange: High intensity (1.0 - 2.0)
- Red: Extreme intensity (> 2.0)
Parameters
Order Flow Settings
- Show Bubbles: Toggle bubble display on/off
- Bubble Volume %ile: Percentile threshold for bubble display (0-100%)
- Intensity Mode: Switch between flow-based and intensity-based coloring
Bubble Labels
- Show Numbers in Bubbles: Toggle numerical labels on/off
- Label Volume %ile: Higher percentile threshold for label display (0-100%)
Numbers are displayed in K-notation (e.g., 25000 → 25K, 1500000 → 1.5M) for better readability.
Ideal Usage Scenarios
Best Market Conditions
- High volume sessions: More accurate delta calculations
- Trending markets: Clear directional flow identification
- Breakout scenarios: Spot aggressive buying/selling at key levels
- Support/resistance testing: Identify accumulation vs distribution
Trading Applications
1. Entry Timing: Look for aggressive flow in your trade direction
2. Exit Signals: Watch for opposing aggressive flow
3. Trend Confirmation: Consistent flow direction confirms trends
4. Volume Climax: Huge bubbles may indicate exhaustion points
Optimization Tips
Parameter Adjustment
- Lower percentiles (40-60%): More bubbles, good for active markets
- Higher percentiles (70-90%): Fewer bubbles, focus on significant events
- Label percentile: Set 20-30% higher than bubble percentile for clarity
Visual Optimization
- Intensity mode: Better for identifying unusual volume spikes
- Flow mode: Better for directional bias analysis
- Label toggle: Turn off in crowded markets, on for key levels
Limitations
- Estimation-based: Uses approximation algorithms, not true order flow data
- Volume dependency: Requires accurate volume data to function properly
- Timeframe sensitivity: Works best on intraday timeframes with active volume
- Market hours: Most effective during high-volume trading sessions
Technical Notes
The indicator implements advanced Pine Script features including:
- Dynamic percentile calculations using ta.percentile_linear_interpolation()
- Conditional plotting with multiple size categories
- Custom number formatting functions
- Efficient label management to prevent display limits
This tool is designed for traders who want to understand the underlying buying and selling pressure beyond simple volume analysis, providing insights into market sentiment and potential turning points.
Real Cumulative Delta VolumeReal Cumulative Delta Volume (CDV) - Enhanced Volume Flow Analysis
What This Indicator Does
This indicator calculates cumulative delta volume using an enhanced approximation methodology that analyzes buying and selling pressure within each candlestick. It provides traders with insights into volume flow dynamics by tracking the cumulative difference between estimated buy and sell volumes over time.
Technical Methodology & Calculation Details
Volume Distribution Algorithm: The indicator uses a price-weighted distribution method to estimate buy and sell volumes within each bar:
Delta multiplier = (close - low) / (high - low)
Buy volume = total volume × delta multiplier
Sell volume = total volume × (1 - delta multiplier)
Net delta = buy volume - sell volume
Cumulative Delta Tracking: Unlike basic volume indicators, this approach maintains a running cumulative total of net delta values:
CDV Open = Previous CDV Close
CDV Close = Previous CDV Close + Net Delta
CDV High/Low = Previous CDV Close + estimated intrabar extremes
Enhanced Features Beyond Standard CDV:
Divergence Detection: Automatically identifies when price direction conflicts with volume flow direction
Body Size Analysis: Compares current vs previous CDV candle body sizes to detect momentum changes
Conditional Color Coding: Special visual alerts when specific price/volume relationships occur
Signal Generation: Buy/sell signals based on divergence resolution patterns
How This Differs from Basic Cumulative Delta
Standard Limitations Addressed:
Most cumulative delta indicators on TradingView use simple uptick/downtick classification. This indicator enhances the approach by:
Price-Weighted Distribution: Instead of assuming 50/50 volume splits, uses the bar's price action (close relative to high/low) to estimate volume distribution
OHLC Representation: Displays CDV as candlesticks rather than just a line, showing intrabar volume dynamics
Integrated Divergence Detection: Built-in algorithms identify price/volume conflicts automatically
Advanced Signal Logic: Multi-condition signal generation beyond simple crossovers
Visual Enhancement Features:
Dual display modes (candlestick or line)
Special color coding for divergence conditions
Moving average overlays for trend confirmation
Optional buy/sell signal markers
Signal Generation Logic
Buy Signals Generated When:
Previous bar showed bearish divergence (price down, CDV up)
Current CDV candle shows specific color condition
Current CDV body is contained within previous divergence body
Price closes above previous high
Sell Signals Generated When:
Previous bar showed bullish divergence (price up, CDV down)
Current CDV candle shows specific color condition
Current CDV body is contained within previous divergence body
Price closes below previous low
Trading Applications
Volume Flow Analysis:
Identify periods of hidden accumulation or distribution
Spot when large players are buying/selling against the price trend
Confirm trend strength through volume alignment
Divergence Trading:
Early warning system for potential reversals
Identify when price movements lack volume support
Time entries based on divergence resolution
Trend Confirmation:
Use CDV direction to confirm price trend validity
Moving averages on CDV provide additional trend context
Volume momentum changes often precede price momentum shifts
Display Options & Settings
Visual Modes:
Candlestick: Full OHLC representation of cumulative delta
Line: Simplified cumulative line display
Moving Averages:
Optional SMA overlays (default: 50, 200 periods)
Optional EMA overlays (default: 50, 200 periods)
Customizable periods and colors
Signal Controls:
Toggle buy/sell signals on/off independently
Customizable colors for all visual elements
Adjustable transparency and styling options
Usage Guidelines & Limitations
Best Practices:
Most effective on timeframes 15m and higher due to volume data quality
Works best in liquid markets with consistent volume
Should be used alongside price action analysis and support/resistance levels
Signals are more reliable during trending market conditions
Technical Limitations:
Uses approximation methods due to lack of tick-by-tick data in Pine Script
Volume distribution estimates may be less accurate during gaps or low-volume periods
Effectiveness depends on quality of volume data from your broker/exchange
Market Context Considerations:
Less reliable during market holidays or extremely low volume sessions
News events and earnings can cause volume anomalies that affect calculations
Consider market microstructure when interpreting signals on very short timeframes
Important Disclaimers
Educational Purpose: This indicator is designed for educational and analysis purposes. It does not constitute financial or investment advice.
Risk Warning: All trading involves risk of loss. Past performance of any indicator signals does not guarantee future results.
Testing Required: Users should thoroughly backtest and forward test this indicator before using it in live trading. Paper trading is recommended to understand signal behavior.
No Guarantees: The developer makes no claims about profitability or accuracy. Market conditions change and historical effectiveness may not continue.
Proper Usage: This is a technical analysis tool, not a complete trading system. Always use appropriate risk management, position sizing, and combine with other forms of analysis.
Developer: Delta Merge Professional Trading Applications
Access Instructions: Send a private message through TradingView explaining your trading experience and how you plan to use this indicator. Access is provided to traders who demonstrate understanding of volume analysis concepts and proper risk management practices.
TradingIQ - OrderFlow IQIntroducing “OrderFlow IQ”
OrderFlow IQ is an all-in-one order-flow and volume-profiling suite crafted to bring true market microstructure to your TradingView charts. It bundles footprints, per-bar and intra-bar delta analytics, class-based delta tracking, adaptive volume profiles, bubble-style trade tapes, live time-and-sales feeds, cumulative-volume fight meters, iceberg detection, and more—all driven by a single, user-friendly interface.
Features
The list below details an ever=expanding list of the indicators capabilities; more to come in the future!
Tick-based Footprints
Imbalance and stacked imbalance detection
Tick-based chronicled volume profile
Delta classification (small order, medium order, and block order delta)
Tick-based order flow bubble tape
Live order feed with total buying volume against total selling volume
Tick-based CVD
Iceberg order detection
Delta class lines
Tick-based bar statistics
Key Components and Their Functions
Data Granularity
• 1-Tick / 1-Second / 1-Minute modes let you choose the resolution of every calculation. On true tick charts you get genuine tick-by-tick precision; on second charts you see every intra-second print; on anything else it falls back to minute bars.
Footprint Engine
Bid vs Ask Volume Columns – Each candle is sliced into tick-level price rows showing buy-volume, sell-volume, total volume, delta and delta%.
CVD-Level Columns – Optionally color each row by net cumulative delta instead of raw volume to spotlight buying or selling pressure trends.
Imbalance Detection – Highlight rows where one side exceeds your % threshold, with “stacked” imbalances calling out multi-row alignment ahead of potential breaks.
Value Area & POC – Automatically compute and draw the 70% value area (VAH/VAL) and mark the Point of Control per session or any chosen timeframe.
Footprint
The image above shows the volume profiling data calculated for each row across the footprint engine.
Delta: Shows the net difference between buying and selling
Delta Percentage: Calculates delta as a percentage of total volume
Total Volume: The total volume at the price block
Buy Volume: The total buying volume at the price block
Sell Volume: The total selling volume at the price block
Additionally, you can select to only show buying volume and selling volume at each price block, as shown in the image above.
POC
The image above shows the visuals used to mark the POC of the footprint. The POC is marked yellow by default; the color can be changed in the settings.
Value Area
The image above shows the visuals used to mark the value area of the footprint.
Imbalance Detection
The image above shows the Footprint Engine detecting and marking buying/selling imbalances.
Stacked Imbalances
The image above shows the Footprint Engine detecting and marking stacked imbalances. Stacked imbalances are shown as consecutive, small blocks to the right of the footprint.
CVD Levels
The image above shows the footprint engine calculating CVD across the footprint, rather than net delta that resets bar by bar. Traders can enable the "Use CVD Levels" setting to have net delta persist across price bars, allowing traders to see the net CVD across various price blocks as the footprint develops.
Delta Class Statistics
With the inclusion of tick volume, The Delta Class Statistics component of the indicator classifies volume delta by order size to give traders detailed insights into whether small players are buying/selling and whether big players are buying/selling.
The image above shows a full view of the Delta Class Statistics feature.
The image above further explains the Delta Class Statistics view.
Orders are distributed (classified) across various order size amounts. From here, a rolling CVD is calculated across each order size. This feature gives traders detailed insights into whether big money is buying/selling (big player sentiment) and whether small money is buying/selling (small player sentiment).
Analysis
The image above shows a net-negative CVD for the session for both small orders (small money) and big orders (big money), while "medium" sized orders are currently at a net-positive CVD.
Consequently, sentiment for big players is bearish.
Additionally, small triangles are printed alongside each Delta Class box for each bar. You can hover over these labels with your cursor to see the net delta for the bar for each order size.
Bar Delta Statistics
With the inclusion of tick data, OrderFlow IQ is designed to generate detailed tick-based bar statistics for each candlestick.
The image above shows the feature in action.
Metrics
Volume: Total volume for the bar
Bar VWAP: The individual bar's VWAP
Delta: Net delta for the bar
Delta %: Delta % of the bar
Max Delta: The maximum positive delta achieved during the bar
Min Delta: The lowest negative delta achieved during the bar
CVD: Cumulative volume delta measurement by the bar
Buy Volume: Total buying volume for the bar
Sell Volume: Total selling volume for the bar
Iceberg Detection (Tick-Data Only)
An Iceberg Order is a type of large trading order that is broken up into much smaller visible portions. Only a small part of the order is displayed in the public order book at any given time, while the rest is hidden (like an iceberg where only the tip is above water).
Why are Iceberg Orders Important?
Minimizing Market Impact
If a trader were to post a 10,000-share sell order openly, the market would immediately react:
Buyers might panic, thinking there's a rush to sell.
Sellers could undercut the price aggressively.
This would likely drive the price down before the large order even finishes executing.
By revealing only a small portion at a time, Iceberg orders help avoid spooking the market and allow the trader to sell closer to the original price.
Hiding Trading Intentions
Markets are highly sensitive to order flow — the balance of buying and selling pressure.
If competitors, market makers, or algorithmic traders see a massive order, they might:
Front-run it (selling before it completes to profit from the expected price drop).
Reassess their own models about supply/demand imbalances.
Iceberg orders protect against this by masking true supply or demand.
Our Iceberg Detection Model
Using a proprietary iceberg order detection algorithm, OrderFlow IQ is capable of detecting/alerting iceberg orders when they occur.
The image above shows the Iceberg Detector in action.
When an iceberg order is identified, the size of the order in the quote currency, price of execution, and number of executions will be displayed.
It's important to set alerts for this feature, as iceberg orders aren't frequent and are easy to miss when away from the chart.
IQ Volume Profile (Chronicled Volume Profile)
OrderFlow IQ generates a Chronicled Volume Profile to give traders detailed insights into net delta by price level, but also historical net delta by price level.
The image above shows the feature in action. While the chronicled volume profile is seemingly a normal volume profile, the narrow-lines across the chronicle profile show historical min/max delta at each price level.
The image above exemplifies the feature.
The wide price blocks show the current net delta at each price area, while the small lines (with a circle at the end) show historical min/max delta at the price level.
This tool allows traders to see if buying/selling always dominated a price level, or if control of the price level changed hands between buyers/sellers throughout development of the profile.
Additionally, traders can hover over the small circles on the profile with their cursor to see the detailed delta statistics at each price area. The statistics will show the minimum delta at the price area, maximum delta, and the live change in delta.
Order Feed
OrderFlow IQ is capable of generating a live order feed with various metrics to assist real time orderflow traders in their analysis.
The image above exemplifies the feature.
Bid/Ask: The bid price and ask price of the current bar
Buys | Price: The size of a buy order and price of execution
Sells | Price: The size of a sell order and price of execution
▴ Vol: Cumulative buying volume (in quote currency) for the feed
▾ Vol: Cumulative selling volume (in quote currency) for the feed
Speed of tape: The average speed between each order fill
OrderFlow Bubble Tape
OrderFlow IQ also displays a traditional orderflow indicator, also known as OrderFlow Bubble Tape.
The image above shows the feature in action.
Orderflow Bubble Tape is a visual tool that shows recent market trades ("tape") as bubbles, where each bubble represents a trade.
The size of each bubble indicates the trade size (volume), and the color shows whether the trade was a buy (aggressive at the ask) or sell (aggressive at the bid).
Instead of showing trades as plain text (like a traditional tape), the bubble format makes it easier to spot bursts of aggressive buying or selling visually.
Clusters of large, fast bubbles in one color suggest momentum or imbalances in order flow, often signaling short-term price pressure.
Traders use Bubble Tape to quickly read supply/demand dynamics, identify hidden buyers/sellers (like iceberg orders), and anticipate short-term price moves.
Blue Bubble = Buy
Red Bubble = Sell
The larger the bubble, the larger the order. Traders can hover over each bubble with their cursor to see the exact size of the order.
Delta Class Lines
OrderFlow IQ shows Live Delta Class Lines grouped by order size buckets:
The blue line shows delta coming only from very large orders (100K–10B in size).
The red line shows delta coming from medium-large orders (50K–100K size).
The green line shows delta from small to medium orders (0–50K size).
Each line is the cumulative net delta for its class — meaning it is adding the buy and sell imbalances only from trades of that size class, live as trades occur.
For example, when a 30K-sized aggressive buy hits, it adds to the green line; if a 70K-sized sell hits, it subtracts from the red line.
The number next to each label is the current net delta value for that class, telling you whether buyers or sellers are dominating at that order size.
• Three Custom Dollar Brackets – Define “small,” “mid,” and “block” trade-size ranges (e.g., 0–50 K, 50 K–100 K, > 100 K).
• Live Streaming Lines – While a bar is forming, watch real-time totals for each bracket plotted as vertical columns or stair-step lines on the chart edge.
CVD
OrderFlow IQ also displays CVD as either candles or a line.
The image above shows the candles visualization for CVD. CVD can be calculated using tick data, 1-second bars, or 1-minute bars. The higher the granularity the more accurate the measurement.
More Features To Come
New features and calculations will be added to OrderFlow IQ based on community feedback, so feel free to share any requests you might have!
Summary
OrderFlow IQ brings a full suite of order-flow analytics into one Pine Script: footprints, delta analytics, dollar-bracket classes, adaptive profiles, bubble tapes, live feeds, CVD meters, and iceberg scans. Its unified Data Granularity switch and Preset System let you toggle entire dashboards with a click—scalpers, intraday traders, and long-term analysts alike can dial in the exact microstructure view they need without switching scripts. Publish once, share your preset layouts, and your TradingView community gains plug-and-play access to professional-grade order-flow tools—no extra installations or feeds required.
Project SynthIntroducing Project Synth !
Inspired by Pace of Tape and Cumulative Delta I created Project Synth in order to aggregate volume flow data across multiple marketsfor two primary reasions:
Traditional orderflow tools are not available on Tradingview. My script attempts to bring an original; calculus-based approach to creating not only an alternative for traditional orderflow tools, but also a more accurate one.
In order to detect genuine buying and selling pressure that cannot be easily manipulated. I did this because while I've always enjoyed concept behind both of those tools, I did not think they captured enough data to be useful. By analyzing assets that move together (positive correlation) and assets that move inversely (negative correlation), my system aims to fix the fundamental problems with those indicators and create an objective view of market sentiment based on aggregate orderflow.
Some more detailed explanations (using QQQ and SQQQ as an example):
Inverse Market Dynamics (QQQ vs SQQQ):
In an inverse market like SQQQ, aggressive buyers hit the ask when they expect the underlying (QQQ) to fall, while passive buyers wait on the bid hoping for cheaper inverse exposure. When QQQ rallies, SQQQ sees aggressive selling (people dumping their bearish bets) hitting bids, while passive sellers sit on the ask hoping to exit at better prices. The aggression flows opposite to the underlying market direction.
Why Utilizing Both Markets Provides A More Accurate Delta:
Watching both QQQ and SQQQ gives cross-validation - real buying pressure in QQQ should coincide with selling pressure in SQQQ. If you see buying in QQQ but also buying in SQQQ, that's a conflicting signal suggesting the move might be artificial or driven by other factors. The inverse relationship acts as a confirmation filter, making false signals much harder to generate.
Multiple Markets = Authentic Pressure:
The more unique, important markets you track, the harder it becomes to create fake delta moves. Real institutional buying/selling pressure affects multiple correlated assets simultaneously in predictable patterns - you can't easily manipulate tech stocks, treasury bonds, VIX, and currency pairs all at once to create a false signal. Each additional market acts as a fraud detection layer, ensuring the delta measurement reflects genuine ecosystem-wide buying and selling pressure rather than isolated manipulation or noise.
My Suggestions For Usage:
In order to keep the explanation simple and short for now, I suggest using it just like a cumulative delta indicator. For example: let's say you were watching CME_MINI:ES1! , and you had a resistance level at 6000. When the price reaches your resistance level, you would be looking for a significant divergence between price and Delta. Price : rising, Delta : falling. This means that even though the price was going up, strong and aggressive sellers are jumping in more and more, this can be used as a confirmation tool for a resistance level.
Notes For Moderators, Authors and Users:
Firstly, to the best of my knowledge, I have not been able to find many tools built around the concept of cumulative delta or pace of tape. While I know there are a couple projects, none to the magnitude of synthetically recreating these tools via an algorithm designed around basic calculus principles. While tools like Volume Delta are built in, they do not attempt to capture an accurate picture of aggregated orderflow from what I understand.
Secondly, it needs to be noted that tool aims to create an approximation of buying and selling pressure. To my knowledge it is not possible to create an accurate full picture, at least not within the limitations of Tradingview.
