Basic Key Levels | Feng FuturesKey Levels | Feng Futures (Basic) automatically plots the most essential daily reference levels used by futures traders to establish intraday context and structure.
This lightweight version focuses on the three levels that matter most for session bias and liquidity reference:
Previous Day High (PDH)
Previous Day Low (PDL)
Session Open (18:00 NY for futures)
These levels are commonly used by professional and institutional participants as decision points for:
directional bias
continuation vs. reversal context
risk definition and invalidation
Features:
• Auto-plotted PDH and PDL
• Futures session open (18:00 NY)
• Clean, non-repainting levels
• Lines extend forward for intraday use
• Optional price labels pinned to the right edge
• Minimal design to reduce chart clutter
• Full color, width, and label customization
• Optimized for intraday futures trading
This indicator does not provide trade signals or alerts.
It is designed to support planning, execution, and review within your own trading framework.
Best used on:
ES, NQ, RTY, YM (intraday timeframes)
PDH / PDL levels can be used as take profit targets or to help form bias. For example, if we break out of PDH, we may look for longs.
Disclaimer:
This indicator is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Trading futures involves significant risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Always do your own research and use proper risk management.
Indicators and strategies
EMA Slope + Pullback Pro IndicatorEMA Slope + Pullback Pro Indicator
Core: EMA trend analysis with automated pullback detection.
Key Features:
3-EMA Slope System (9,20,50) with trend signals
Smart Pullback Monitor with visual alerts
Complete Data Table showing all metrics
Multi-Filter System (timeframe + volume)
What It Does:
Shows EMA trends and strength
Detects price pullbacks to EMA levels
Gives entry signals at EMA support/resistance
Filters signals with higher timeframe trend
Visual:
EMA lines on chart
Pullback zones (colored)
Entry arrows
Data table with live metrics
For: Trend + pullback traders wanting automated EMA analysis.
Engulfing Reversal PatternThe Engulfing Reversal Pattern indicator seeks out both bullish and bearish reversal patterns. This indicator offers the user numerous options to modify the indicator to their needs.
Key features:
Ability to adjust the size of the Engulfing candle in comparison to the prior candle
Ability to adjust the number of breakout candles
Indicator adapts to the Time Frame it is being used in
You can choose between identifying only Bearish patterns, only Bullish patterns or both.
Indicator Arrow size can be adjusted in size.
1H ETH Volume Breakout [ADX Filtered]Title: 1H ETH Volume Breakout w/ ADX Filter
Description:
🚀 Strategy Overview
This strategy is a high-precision Volatility Breakout system designed specifically for Ethereum (ETH) on the 1H timeframe. It focuses on catching explosive moves while aggressively filtering out market noise and "chop" to protect capital.
Unlike standard breakout strategies that get wrecked in sideways markets, this script uses a multi-layer confirmation system (Volume + Trend + Momentum + ADX) to ensure high-probability entries.
🧠 The Logic (How it works)
Keltner Channel Breakout: We use Keltner Channels (Length 22, Multiplier 2.0) instead of Bollinger Bands because they adapt better to ETH's unique volatility, reducing fake-outs.
Volume Confirmation: A trade is only taken if the current volume spikes above the moving average. "No Volume = No Trade."
Trend Filter (220 EMA): We only trade Long when price is above the 220 EMA, and Short when below. We trade with the dominant trend, never against it.
The "Chop Killer" (ADX Filter): An added ADX filter ensures the trend has real strength before entering. If the market is flat (ADX < 20), the strategy sits on the sideline.
🛡️ Risk Management (The "Fee Crusher")
Dynamic Stop Loss: Uses ATR (4.0) to give trades room to breathe without getting wicked out.
Trailing Stop: Activates after a 3% gain to lock in profits during big pumps.
Money Management: Includes a built-in Compounding feature (Optional).
⚙️ Recommended Settings
Coin: ETH/USD or ETH/USDT
Timeframe: 1 Hour (1H)
Leverage: 2x (Recommended)
Exchange Fees: Tuned for 0.1% fees.
⚠️ Disclaimer
Past performance is not indicative of future results. Please backtest with your own exchange settings before using real capital. This is an open-source tool for educational purposes.
Table - Trend Multi TF+RSI+Stoch-ByBankTHTable
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First Candle com TargetsThis Pine Script implements a "First Candle of the Day" breakout strategy with targets:
Strategy Logic:
Identifies the first hourly candle of each trading day
Calculates the high, low, and range (distance) of that candle
Draws four horizontal levels on the chart:
High level (red solid line)
Low level (green solid line)
Buy target (blue dashed): High + Daily Range
Sell target (purple dashed): Low - Daily Range
Generates signals when price breaks above/below these levels:
BUY signal: When price closes ABOVE the Buy target (High + Range)
SELL signal: When price closes BELOW the Sell target (Low - Range)
Visualizes all levels with labels showing exact price values
Key Features:
Uses 1-hour timeframe
Lines extend 500 bars forward from the first candle
Automatic cleanup and update of levels each new day
Includes alert conditions for automated trading notifications
Marks the first candle of each day with a blue label
Trading Approach:
Breakout long when price exceeds the first candle's high by its full daily range
Breakout short when price falls below the first candle's low by its full daily range
The strategy assumes the first candle's range establishes intraday volatility boundaries
Big Trades Detector [Adjusted LookBack] By HFThis indicator is simply an adjustment to the one published by HK, so that the Lookback can be less than 5 periods.
ULTIMATE SMC FUSION 💎 ULTIMATE SMC FUSION
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A premier Smart Money Concepts (SMC) indicator that masterfully combines multi-dimensional structure analysis with precision momentum filtering. This edition is optimized for manual SMC traders looking for clarity and performance.
🚀 KEY FEATURES:
• FULL SMC SUITE: Automated Break of Structure (BOS) and Change of Character (CHoCH) detection.
• HTF ADAPTIVITY: Fine-tuned logic specifically for $30m$, $1h$, and $4h$ charts to catch the major institutional moves.
• PRECISION REVERSAL ENGINE: Advanced detection for Pinbar and Engulfing patterns at key liquidity zones.
• SMART SCORING SYSTEM: Integrated analysis of ADX (Trend Strength), RSI (Momentum), and Volume.
• ZERO-API ARCHITECTURE: Streamlined for maximum efficiency on your local TradingView terminal.
• 2026 V2026 VISUALS: Modern, premium interface with glassmorphic stats and high-contrast signals.
BEST FOR: SMC Traders, Prop Firm Challenges, and High-Precision Analysis.
Feel free to adjust the settings to your own needs.
Do not put your full confidence into a script, make your own decisions allways.
Trade at your own risk.
Current High-Low - daily weekly and monthlythis isdicator marks your daily weekly and monthly high and low
Long Wick Detector + Highlight + AlertWick set at 9 ticks..the longer the better..cut loss at lower of the wick..wait for candle completion in TF 5
General_MU_RSIExtended version of RSI band.Its allows you show current price how far from "% " to reach end of rsi limits where you set it.
Discipline Sleeping TimeThe Sleeping Time indicator highlights a predefined time window on the chart that represents your sleeping hours. This will help doing backtest easily by filtering out unrealistic result of trades while we are still sleeping.
During the selected period:
- The chart background is softly shaded to visually mark your sleep window
- The first candle of the range is labeled “Sleep”
- The last candle of the range is labeled “Wake Up”
You can also use it for other purpose.
This makes it easy to:
- Visually avoid trading during sleep hours
- Identify when a trading session should be inactive
- Maintain discipline and consistency across different markets and timezones
Key Features:
- Custom Time Range
Define your sleeping hours using a start and end time.
- UTC Offset Selector
Adjust the time window using a UTC offset dropdown (−10 to +13), so the indicator aligns correctly with your local time.
- Clear Visual Markers
Background shading during sleep hours
- Start label: Sleep
- End label: Wake Up
- Customizable Labels
Change label text, size, and style to suit your chart layout.
Best Use Case
Use this indicator to lock in rest time, avoid emotional trades, and respect personal trading boundaries. Because good trades start with good sleep 😴
ORB | Feng FuturesThe ORB | Feng Futures indicator automatically detects the Opening Range Breakout (ORB) for each trading session, plotting the High, Low, and Midline in real time. This tool is built for futures traders who rely on ORB structure to confirm trends, identify breakout zones, and recognize reversal areas early in the session.
Features:
• Auto-calculated ORB High, Low, and Midline
• Multi-timezone session support (NY, Chicago, London, Tokyo, etc.)
• Customize ORB time range and time window for display
• Real-time updating lines that freeze at session close
• Optional labels with customizable size, color, and offset
• Save and view multiple previous ORB sessions
• Full color customization for all levels
• Automatically hides on higher timeframes (Daily+) to reduce clutter
• Works on ES, NQ, and all intraday futures charts
• Works on stocks, crypto, forex, and other tradeable assets where ORB is applicable
Disclaimer: This indicator is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Trading futures involves significant risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Always do your own research and use proper risk management.
9/21 EMA Strategy"Disclaimer: I am not a SEBI Registered Investment Advisor. This script is for educational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Trading involves significant risk. Please consult your financial advisor before making any investment decisions based on this tool."Trading involves significant risk. This tool is for educational purposes and should be used alongside your own analysis.
World sessionsThe indicator highlights trading sessions of major global exchanges (Tokyo, Hong Kong, Frankfurt, London, New York, Chicago).
It highlights them with horizontal dashed lines from the start to the end of each session. At the session start, it draws a label with the exchange name above the bar, with adjustable height based on ATR.
With gratitude to God the Father, the Lord Jesus Christ - the Son of God, and the Holy Spirit.
// © icman — ic380.com
// Open Source: исходный код открыт (MPL-2.0)
NQ Volume Flip + Heiken Ashi Wick BreakThe HA Wick Break (second indicator) will ONLY alert and plot arrows if the bar is ALSO a true volume color flip bar
TurboRSI Pro [JOAT]TurboRSI Pro - Multi-Length RSI Ensemble with Dynamic Momentum Analysis
Introduction
TurboRSI Pro is an open-source indicator that reimagines the classic RSI by calculating multiple RSI lengths simultaneously and combining them into a single, more reliable momentum reading. Instead of relying on a single RSI period that may lag or produce false signals, this indicator creates an ensemble of RSI values across a configurable range, providing a smoother and more robust momentum assessment.
The indicator is designed for traders who want deeper insight into momentum conditions without the noise that comes from single-period oscillators.
Originality and Purpose
This indicator is NOT a simple RSI with different settings. It is an original implementation that solves a fundamental problem with traditional RSI:
The Problem with Single-Period RSI: Traditional RSI uses a single lookback period (typically 14). The issue is that different market conditions favor different RSI lengths. A 14-period RSI might work well in one market phase but produce false signals in another. There's no "perfect" RSI length that works in all conditions.
The Multi-Length Solution: TurboRSI Pro calculates RSI across a range of lengths (default: 10 to 20) simultaneously, then averages all values to create a composite reading. This ensemble approach filters out period-specific noise while preserving genuine momentum shifts. When multiple RSI lengths agree, the signal is more reliable.
OB/OS Strength Percentage: The indicator tracks how many individual RSI lengths are in overbought or oversold territory. When 100% of lengths are overbought, it's a much stronger signal than when only 50% are. This percentage-based approach is original to this indicator and provides conviction assessment.
Candle Heatmap Innovation: An optional feature colors price bars based on deviation from a 200-bar linear regression line. This shows when price is statistically overextended (HOT/COLD) independent of RSI, providing another layer of analysis.
How the components work together:
Multi-length RSI ensemble provides a more robust momentum reading than single-period RSI
OB/OS Strength percentages quantify how many timeframes agree on the momentum condition
Dynamic channels expand/contract based on momentum strength across all calculated lengths
Candle heatmap adds statistical price deviation context independent of RSI
Core Concept: Multi-Length RSI Ensemble
Traditional RSI uses a single lookback period (typically 14). The problem is that different market conditions favor different RSI lengths. TurboRSI Pro solves this by:
Calculating RSI across a range of lengths (default: 10 to 20)
Averaging all RSI values to create a composite reading
Tracking how many individual RSI lengths are in overbought or oversold territory
Displaying this information as "OB Strength" and "OS Strength" percentages
This approach filters out noise while preserving genuine momentum shifts.
How the Multi-Length RSI Works
The calculation uses an efficient array-based approach:
int N = maxLength - minLength + 1
float diff = nz(srcInput - srcInput )
for i = 0 to N - 1
int len = minLength + i
float alpha = 1.0 / len
float numRma = alpha * diff + (1 - alpha) * array.get(numArr, i)
float denRma = alpha * math.abs(diff) + (1 - alpha) * array.get(denArr, i)
float rsiVal = denRma != 0 ? 50 * numRma / denRma + 50 : 50
avgRSI += rsiVal
Each RSI length is calculated using the RMA (Running Moving Average) formula, then all values are averaged. The result is a composite RSI that responds to momentum changes while filtering out period-specific noise.
Visual Components
1. Multi-Length RSI Line
The main oscillator line displays the averaged RSI value with a gradient color:
Green gradient when RSI is above 50 (bullish momentum)
Red gradient when RSI is below 50 (bearish momentum)
Color intensity increases as RSI approaches extreme levels
2. Dynamic Channels
Two adaptive channel lines track momentum extremes:
Upper Channel: Expands when multiple RSI lengths enter overbought territory
Lower Channel: Expands when multiple RSI lengths enter oversold territory
Channel width indicates momentum strength across all calculated lengths
3. Candle Heatmap
An optional feature that colors price bars based on deviation from a linear regression line:
Red/Orange bars: Price is significantly above the regression line (overextended to upside)
Blue bars: Price is significantly below the regression line (overextended to downside)
Yellow bars: Price is near the regression line (neutral)
The heatmap uses a 200-bar regression calculation to identify when price has deviated significantly from its statistical trend.
4. Reference Lines
Standard RSI reference levels are displayed:
80 and 20: Extreme overbought/oversold
70 and 30: Standard overbought/oversold thresholds
50: Neutral momentum line
5. Background Zones
Shaded areas indicate the percentage of RSI lengths in extreme territory:
Green shading from bottom: Percentage of lengths in overbought
Red shading from top: Percentage of lengths in oversold
Dashboard Panel
The dashboard displays real-time analysis in a 7-row table:
RSI Value: Current composite RSI reading (large text for visibility)
Momentum: Current state - OVERBOUGHT, OVERSOLD, BULLISH, BEARISH, or NEUTRAL
OB Strength: Percentage of RSI lengths currently above the overbought threshold
OS Strength: Percentage of RSI lengths currently below the oversold threshold
Heat Level: Current price deviation state - HOT, WARM, NEUTRAL, COOL, or COLD
Trend Bias: Overall trend assessment based on RSI level and channel direction
Optional Stochastic RSI
When enabled, an additional Stochastic RSI line is plotted. This applies the stochastic formula to the RSI itself, providing another layer of momentum analysis. The Stochastic RSI is more sensitive to short-term momentum shifts.
Input Parameters
RSI Settings:
Min RSI Length: Starting length for the RSI range (default: 10)
Max RSI Length: Ending length for the RSI range (default: 20)
Source: Price source for calculation (default: ohlc4)
Overbought: Upper threshold (default: 70)
Oversold: Lower threshold (default: 30)
Candle Heatmap:
Enable Heatmap: Toggle bar coloring on/off (default: enabled)
Regression Length: Lookback for linear regression calculation (default: 200)
Display:
Show Dashboard: Toggle the information panel (default: enabled)
Show Dynamic Channels: Toggle channel lines (default: enabled)
Show Stochastic RSI: Toggle additional Stoch RSI line (default: disabled)
Colors:
Bullish: Color for bullish conditions (default: teal)
Bearish: Color for bearish conditions (default: red)
Neutral: Color for neutral conditions (default: gray)
How to Use TurboRSI Pro
Identifying Momentum Shifts:
Watch for RSI crossing above 50 for bullish momentum confirmation
Watch for RSI crossing below 50 for bearish momentum confirmation
Use the gradient color to quickly assess momentum direction
Using OB/OS Strength:
When OB Strength reaches 100%, all RSI lengths are overbought - strong reversal potential
When OS Strength reaches 100%, all RSI lengths are oversold - strong bounce potential
Partial readings (e.g., 50%) indicate mixed conditions across timeframes
Heatmap Analysis:
HOT readings combined with high RSI suggest overextension - caution for longs
COLD readings combined with low RSI suggest oversold conditions - watch for reversal
Use heatmap divergence from RSI for additional confirmation
Channel Interpretation:
Expanding upper channel with rising RSI confirms strong bullish momentum
Expanding lower channel with falling RSI confirms strong bearish momentum
Channel contraction suggests momentum is weakening
Alert Conditions
Six alert conditions are available:
RSI Overbought: RSI crosses above overbought threshold
RSI Oversold: RSI crosses below oversold threshold
RSI Bullish Cross: RSI crosses above 50
RSI Bearish Cross: RSI crosses below 50
All RSI Overbought: Every RSI length is in overbought territory
All RSI Oversold: Every RSI length is in oversold territory
Best Practices
Use on higher timeframes (1H, 4H, Daily) for more reliable signals
Combine with price action analysis - RSI confirms, it does not predict
Pay attention to OB/OS Strength percentages for conviction assessment
The heatmap works best on assets with clear trending behavior
Adjust min/max RSI lengths based on your trading style - wider range for smoother signals
Limitations
Like all oscillators, can remain in overbought/oversold territory during strong trends
The heatmap regression may lag during rapid price movements
Multi-length calculation requires more processing than single RSI
Best suited for swing trading and position trading timeframes
Technical Notes
This indicator is written in Pine Script v6 and uses:
Array-based calculations for efficient multi-length RSI computation
Linear regression for heatmap deviation analysis
Gradient coloring for intuitive visual feedback
State management for dynamic channel calculations
The source code is open and available for review and modification.
Disclaimer
This indicator is provided for educational and informational purposes only. It is not financial advice. Trading involves substantial risk of loss. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own analysis and use proper risk management.
-Made with passion by officialjackofalltrades
Support and Resistance (High Volume Boxes) [ChartPrime]# 📑 OPERATING MANUAL: Institutional Volume & SR Protocol (v1.0)
## 1. SCOPE AND CORE LOGIC
This trading suite is designed to track **Institutional Order Flow**. By combining statistical volume anomalies (Spikes) with price zones of high participation (Boxes), the system identifies where "Smart Money" is entering the market and which price levels they are likely to defend.
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## 2. COMPONENT OVERVIEW
### **A. Massive Order Spike Detector**
Identifies momentum and exhaustion through volume standard deviation ($σ$).
* **Green/Red Triangles:** Indicate a volume event exceeding **4x** the historical average.
* **Key Use:** Acts as a **trigger** for entry.
### **B. SR High Volume Boxes**
Maps the areas where high-volume pivots occurred.
* **Teal Boxes:** High-volume Support (Buying zones).
* **Red Boxes:** High-volume Resistance (Selling zones).
* **Diamonds (◆):** Real-time confirmation that a level is "Holding."
* **Dashed Boxes:** Indicate a level has been broken and may now "flip" polarity (Support becomes Resistance).
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## 3. SIGNAL INTERPRETATION TABLE
| Signal Type | Visual | Market Context | Action |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **Buy Spike** | 🟢 Triangle | Breakout or Trend Continuation | Confirm with Support Box |
| **Sell Spike** | 🔴 Triangle | Breakdown or Trend Exhaustion | Confirm with Resistance Box |
| **Support Hold**| 🟢 Diamond | Price successfully bounced off a Teal zone | Look for Long entry |
| **Resist. Hold**| 🟠 Diamond | Price successfully rejected from a Red zone | Look for Short entry |
| **SR Break** | 🏷️ Label | A major volume zone has been breached | Wait for Retest of dashed box |
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## 4. OPERATIONAL WORKFLOW (THE STRATEGY)
### **Step 1: Zone Identification**
Observe the **SR High Volume Boxes** to see where the "battlefields" are.
* *Neutral:* Price is between boxes.
* *Action:* Price enters a Teal (Support) or Red (Resistance) box.
### **Step 2: The Trigger (The Spike)**
Wait for the **Massive Order Spike** to appear as the price interacts with a box:
* **The Aggressive Break:** A Spike occurs *as the price breaks through* a box. This validates a strong momentum trade.
* **The Rejection:** A Spike occurs *at the edge of a box* followed by a Diamond (◆). This validates a high-probability reversal.
### **Step 3: Confirmation (The Retest)**
If a box is broken (e.g., "Break Res"), wait for the price to return to the **Dashed Box**. If a "Hold" signal (Diamond) appears on the retest, the setup is high-conviction.
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## 5. TECHNICAL CONFIGURATION
| Parameter | Recommended Value | Purpose |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **Spike Multiplier** | 4.0 - 5.0 | Filters out noise; captures only major moves. |
| **Lookback Period** | 20 | Balances between minor and major SR levels. |
| **Box Width** | 1.0 - 1.5 | Adjust based on ATR (Volatility) of the asset. |
| **Alert Type** | Once Per Bar Close | Ensures signals are confirmed by the candle close. |
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## 6. RISK MANAGEMENT & BEST PRACTICES
1. **News Filter:** Avoid trading 5 minutes before/after high-impact news (CPI, FOMC). Spikes are guaranteed but direction is unpredictable.
Global Sovereign Spread MonitorIn the summer of 2011, the yield on Italian government bonds rose dramatically while German Bund yields fell to historic lows. This divergence, measured as the BTP-Bund spread, reached nearly 550 basis points in November of that year, signaling what would become the most severe test of the European monetary union since its inception. Portfolio managers who monitored this spread had days, sometimes weeks, of advance warning before equity markets crashed. Those who ignored it suffered significant losses.
The Global Sovereign Spread Monitor is built on a simple but powerful observation that has been validated repeatedly in academic literature: sovereign bond spreads contain forward-looking information about systemic risk that is not fully reflected in equity prices (Longstaff et al., 2011). When investors demand higher yields to hold peripheral government debt relative to safe-haven bonds, they are expressing a view about credit risk, liquidity conditions, and the probability of systemic stress. This information, when properly analyzed, provides actionable signals for traders across all asset classes.
The Science of Sovereign Spreads
The academic study of government bond yield differentials began in earnest following the creation of the European Monetary Union. Codogno, Favero and Missale (2003) published what remains one of the foundational papers in this field, examining why yields on government bonds within a currency union should differ at all. Their analysis, published in Economic Policy, identified two primary drivers: credit risk and liquidity. Countries with higher debt-to-GDP ratios and weaker fiscal positions commanded higher yields, but importantly, these spreads widened dramatically during periods of market stress even when fundamentals had not changed significantly.
This observation led to a crucial insight that Favero, Pagano and von Thadden (2010) explored in depth in the Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis. They found that liquidity effects can amplify credit risk during stress periods, creating a feedback loop where rising spreads reduce liquidity, which in turn pushes spreads even higher. This dynamic explains why sovereign spreads often move in non-linear fashion, remaining stable for extended periods before suddenly widening rapidly.
Longstaff, Pan, Pedersen and Singleton (2011) extended this research in their American Economic Review paper by examining the relationship between sovereign credit default swap spreads and bond spreads across multiple countries. Their key finding was that a significant portion of sovereign credit risk is driven by global factors rather than country-specific fundamentals. This means that when spreads widen in Italy, it often reflects broader risk aversion that will eventually affect other asset classes including equities and corporate bonds.
The practical implication of this research is clear: sovereign spreads function as a leading indicator for systemic risk. Aizenman, Hutchison and Jinjarak (2013) confirmed this in their analysis of European sovereign debt default probabilities, finding that spread movements preceded rating downgrades and provided earlier warning signals than traditional fundamental analysis.
How the Indicator Works
The Global Sovereign Spread Monitor translates these academic findings into a systematic framework for monitoring credit conditions. The indicator calculates yield differentials between peripheral government bonds and German Bunds, which serve as the benchmark safe-haven asset in European markets. Italian ten-year yields minus German ten-year yields produce the BTP-Bund spread, the single most important metric for Eurozone stress. Spanish yields minus German yields produce the Bonos-Bund spread, providing a secondary confirmation signal. The transatlantic US-Bund spread captures divergence between the two major safe-haven markets.
Raw spreads are converted to Z-scores, which measure how many standard deviations the current spread is from its historical average over the lookback period. This normalization is essential because absolute spread levels vary over time with interest rate cycles and structural changes in sovereign debt markets. A spread of 150 basis points might have been concerning in 2007 but entirely normal in 2023 following the European debt crisis and subsequent ECB interventions.
The composite index combines these individual Z-scores using weights that reflect the relative importance of each spread for global risk assessment. Italy receives the highest weight because it represents the third-largest sovereign bond market globally and any Italian debt crisis would have systemic implications for the entire Eurozone. Spain provides confirmation of peripheral stress, while the US-Bund spread captures flight-to-quality dynamics between the two primary safe-haven markets.
Regime classification transforms the continuous Z-score into discrete states that correspond to different market environments. The Stress regime indicates that spreads have widened to levels historically associated with crisis periods. The Elevated regime signals rising risk aversion that warrants increased attention. Normal conditions represent typical spread behavior, while the Calm regime may actually signal complacency and potential mean-reversion opportunities.
Retail Trader Applications
For individual traders without access to institutional research teams, the Global Sovereign Spread Monitor provides a window into the macro environment that typically remains opaque. The most immediate application is risk management for equity positions.
Consider a trader holding a diversified portfolio of European stocks. When the composite Z-score rises above 1.0 and enters the Elevated regime, historical data suggests an increased probability of equity market drawdowns in the coming days to weeks. This does not mean the trader must immediately liquidate all positions, but it does suggest reducing position sizes, tightening stop-losses, or adding hedges such as put options or inverse ETFs.
The BTP-Bund spread specifically provides actionable information for anyone trading EUR/USD or European equity indices. Research by De Grauwe and Ji (2013) demonstrated that sovereign spreads and currency movements are closely linked during stress periods. When the BTP-Bund spread widens sharply, the Euro typically weakens against the Dollar as investors question the sustainability of the monetary union. A retail forex trader can use the indicator to time entries into EUR/USD short positions or to exit long positions before spread-driven selloffs occur.
The regime classification system simplifies decision-making for traders who cannot constantly monitor multiple data feeds. When the dashboard displays Stress, it is time to adopt a defensive posture regardless of what individual stock charts might suggest. When it displays Calm, the trader knows that risk appetite is elevated across institutional markets, which typically supports equity prices but also means that any negative catalyst could trigger a sharp reversal.
Mean-reversion signals provide opportunities for more active traders. When spreads reach extreme levels in either direction, they tend to revert toward their historical average. A Z-score above 2.0 that begins declining suggests professional investors are starting to buy peripheral debt again, which historically precedes broader risk-on behavior. A Z-score below minus 1.0 that starts rising may indicate that complacency is ending and risk-off positioning is beginning.
The key for retail traders is to use the indicator as a filter rather than a primary signal generator. If technical analysis suggests a long entry in European stocks, check the sovereign spread regime first. If spreads are elevated or rising, the technical setup becomes higher risk. If spreads are stable or compressing, the technical signal has a higher probability of success.
Professional Applications
Institutional investors use sovereign spread analysis in more sophisticated ways that go beyond simple risk filtering. Systematic macro funds incorporate spread data into quantitative models that generate trading signals across multiple asset classes simultaneously.
Portfolio managers at large asset allocators use sovereign spreads to make strategic allocation decisions. When the composite Z-score trends higher over several weeks, they reduce exposure to peripheral European equities and bonds while increasing allocations to German Bunds, US Treasuries, and other safe-haven assets. This rotation often happens before explicit risk-off signals appear in equity markets, giving these investors a performance advantage.
Fixed income specialists at banks and hedge funds use sovereign spreads for relative value trades. When the BTP-Bund spread widens to historically elevated levels but fundamentals have not deteriorated proportionally, they may go long Italian government bonds and short German Bunds, betting on mean reversion. These trades require careful risk management because spreads can widen further before reversing, but when properly sized they offer attractive risk-adjusted returns.
Risk managers at financial institutions use sovereign spread monitoring as an input to Value-at-Risk models and stress testing frameworks. Elevated spreads indicate higher correlation among risk assets, which means diversification benefits are reduced precisely when they are needed most. This information feeds into position sizing decisions across the entire trading book.
Currency traders at proprietary trading firms incorporate sovereign spreads into their EUR/USD and EUR/CHF models. The relationship between the BTP-Bund spread and EUR weakness is well-documented in academic literature and provides a systematic edge when combined with other factors such as interest rate differentials and positioning data.
Central bank watchers use sovereign spreads to anticipate policy responses. The European Central Bank has demonstrated repeatedly that it will intervene when spreads reach levels that threaten financial stability, most notably through the Outright Monetary Transactions program announced in 2012 and the Transmission Protection Instrument introduced in 2022. Understanding spread dynamics helps investors anticipate these interventions and position accordingly.
Interpreting the Dashboard
The statistics panel provides real-time information that supports both quick assessments and deeper analysis. The composite Z-score is the primary metric, representing the weighted average of all spread Z-scores. Values above zero indicate spreads are wider than their historical average, while values below zero indicate compression. The magnitude matters: a reading of 0.5 suggests modestly elevated stress, while 2.0 or higher indicates conditions similar to historical crisis periods.
The regime classification translates the Z-score into actionable categories. Stress should trigger immediate review of risk exposure and consideration of hedges. Elevated warrants increased vigilance and potentially reduced position sizes. Normal indicates no immediate concerns from sovereign markets. Calm suggests risk appetite may be elevated, which supports risk assets but also creates potential for sharp reversals if sentiment changes.
The percentile ranking provides historical context by showing where the current Z-score falls within its distribution over the lookback period. A reading of 90 percent means spreads are wider than they have been 90 percent of the time over the past year, which is significant even if the absolute Z-score is not extreme. This metric helps identify when spreads are creeping higher before they reach official stress thresholds.
Momentum indicates whether spreads are widening or compressing. Rising momentum during elevated spread conditions is particularly concerning because it suggests stress is accelerating. Falling momentum during stress suggests the worst may be past and mean reversion could be beginning.
Individual spread readings allow traders to identify which component is driving the composite signal. If the BTP-Bund spread is elevated but Bonos-Bund remains normal, the stress may be Italy-specific rather than systemic. If all spreads are widening together, the signal reflects broader flight-to-quality that affects all risk assets.
The bias indicator provides a simple summary for traders who need quick guidance. Risk-Off means spreads indicate defensive positioning is appropriate. Risk-On means spread conditions support risk-taking. Neutral means spreads provide no clear directional signal.
Limitations and Risk Factors
No indicator provides perfect signals, and sovereign spread analysis has specific limitations that users must understand. The European Central Bank has demonstrated its willingness to intervene in sovereign bond markets when spreads threaten financial stability. The Transmission Protection Instrument announced in 2022 specifically targets situations where spreads widen beyond levels justified by fundamentals. This creates a floor under peripheral bond prices and means that extremely elevated spreads may not persist as long as historical patterns would suggest.
Political events can cause sudden spread movements that are impossible to anticipate. Elections, government formation crises, and policy announcements can move spreads by 50 basis points or more in a single session. The indicator will reflect these moves but cannot predict them.
Liquidity conditions in sovereign bond markets can temporarily distort spread readings, particularly around quarter-end and year-end when banks adjust their balance sheets. These technical factors can cause spread widening or compression that does not reflect fundamental credit risk.
The relationship between sovereign spreads and other asset classes is not constant over time. During some periods, spread movements lead equity moves by several days. During others, both markets move simultaneously. The indicator provides valuable information about credit conditions, but users should not expect mechanical relationships between spread signals and subsequent price moves in other markets.
Conclusion
The Global Sovereign Spread Monitor represents a systematic application of academic research on sovereign credit risk to practical trading decisions. The indicator monitors yield differentials between peripheral and safe-haven government bonds, normalizes these spreads using statistical methods, and classifies market conditions into regimes that correspond to different risk environments.
For retail traders, the indicator provides risk management information that was previously available only to institutional investors with access to Bloomberg terminals and dedicated research teams. By checking the sovereign spread regime before executing trades, individual investors can avoid taking excessive risk during periods of elevated credit stress.
For professional investors, the indicator offers a standardized framework for monitoring sovereign credit conditions that can be integrated into broader macro models and risk management systems. The real-time calculation of Z-scores, regime classifications, and component spreads provides the inputs needed for systematic trading strategies.
The academic foundation is robust, built on peer-reviewed research published in top finance and economics journals over the past two decades. The practical applications have been validated through multiple market cycles including the European debt crisis of 2011-2012, the COVID-19 shock of 2020, and the rate normalization stress of 2022.
Sovereign spreads will continue to provide valuable forward-looking information about systemic risk for as long as credit conditions vary across countries and investors respond rationally to changes in default probabilities. The Global Sovereign Spread Monitor makes this information accessible and actionable for traders at all levels of sophistication.
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Daily Trend Scanner (Single Symbol)This indicator tracks the current selected symbol/ticker and looks at the Previous Day High/Low and Pre-Market High/Low.
Data is provided in a small table for visualization.
If the price is above the PDH and PMH the ticker will be displayed as bullish. If the price is below PDL and PML the ticker will be displayed as bearish. Otherwise it will show neutral.
The Pre-Market High and Low values can also be displayed in the table and toggled in the settings.
Adjust table position and text size in the settings.
This indicator is useful for visually tracking how a ticker may be trending for the current day.
Momentum Ghost MachineTrend Strength + Momentum Ghost Machine: The Complete Velocity System
Two powerful engines, one chart.
This indicator fuses a robust Trend Strength Oscillator with the modern, noise-canceling "Momentum Ghost Machine" to give you a complete picture of market direction and hidden velocity in a single pane.
Stop guessing if the move is real. See the Trend (Background) and feel the Speed (Ghost Line) simultaneously.
🔥 CORE FEATURES
1. The Trend Strength Oscillator (Background Engine)
The background histogram is a dedicated engine that measures the pure strength and direction of the current trend.
Green Zones (Above 0): Indicate Bulls are in control and the trend is rising.
Red Zones (Below 0): Indicate Bears are in control and the trend is falling.
Smart Smoothing: Includes a built-in JMA (Jurik Moving Average) smoother to filter out market noise and prevent false signals during choppy conditions.
2. Momentum Ghost Machine (The Velocity Engine)
A highly responsive momentum oscillator designed to detect shifts in market speed before price turns.
4-State Color System:
Dark Green: Strong Upside Acceleration (The "Go" Signal).
Light Green: Upside Deceleration (Momentum fading, prepare for a pause).
Dark Red: Strong Downside Acceleration (The "Drop" Signal).
Light Red: Downside Deceleration (Selling pressure fading, prepare for a bounce).
3. Signal Line Crossovers
The Ghost Machine includes a fast-reacting Signal Line (Orange).
Cross Above: Bullish momentum injection.
Cross Below: Bearish momentum injection.
🚀 HOW TO USE
For Trend Trading:
Wait for the Trend Background to turn Green.
Confirm entry when the Ghost Machine Line crosses above its orange signal line and turns Dark Green.
For Reversals:
Look for Divergence: If price makes a higher high but the Ghost Machine makes a lower high (Light Green), momentum is exhausted.
Wait for the Ghost Machine to turn Red and cross below the signal line for a high-probability short.
For Exits:
If you are Long (Dark Green) and the bar turns Light Green, momentum is slowing. This is your warning to tighten stops or take profit.
⚙️ SETTINGS & CUSTOMIZATION
Trend Settings: Adjust length and smoothing type (JMA, EMA, SMA, etc.) to match your trading style.
Ghost Machine: Fine-tune momentum sensitivity and post-smoothing to fit your specific asset (Crypto, Forex, or Indices).
Visuals: Fully customizable colors for every state of the trend and momentum.
"Trend is direction. Momentum is fuel. This tool tracks both."
KCP Ultimate Supply & Demand Zones [Dr. K.C. Prakash]📊 KCP Ultimate Supply & Demand Zones — Indicator Description
KCP Ultimate Supply & Demand Zones is a professional, non-repainting Smart Money–based indicator designed to identify high-probability institutional Supply and Demand zones with trend confirmation.
It combines price structure, volume expansion, ATR volatility, EMA 200 trend direction, and VWAP alignment to filter only the most reliable zones for intraday and positional trading.
🔑 Core Concept
Markets move due to institutional order flow, not indicators.
This tool detects where institutions likely entered the market and allows traders to trade reactions, breakouts, and retests from those zones — only in the direction of the dominant trend.
⚙️ Key Features
🔴 Supply Zones (Red)
Formed after multiple strong bearish HTF candles
Confirmed with above-average volume
Valid only when price is below EMA 200 & VWAP
Acts as sell / short / resistance zones
🟢 Demand Zones (Green)
Formed after multiple strong bullish HTF candles
Confirmed with volume expansion
Valid only when price is above EMA 200 & VWAP
Acts as buy / long / support zones
