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Candle Anatomy (feat. Dr. Rupward)# Candle Anatomy (feat. Dr. Rupward) ## Overview This indicator dissects a single Higher Timeframe (HTF) candle and displays it separately on the right side of your chart with detailed anatomical analysis. Instead of cluttering your entire chart with analysis on every candle, this tool focuses on what matters most: understanding the structure and strength of the most recent HTF candle. --- ## Why I Built This When analyzing price action, I often found myself manually calculating wick-to-body ratios, estimating retracement levels, and trying to gauge candle strength. This indicator automates that process and presents it in a clean, visual format. The "Dr. Rupward" theme is just for fun – a lighthearted way to present technical analysis. Think of it as your chart's "health checkup." Don't take it too seriously, but do take the data seriously! --- ## How It Works ### 1. Candle Decomposition The indicator breaks down the HTF candle into three components: - **Upper Wick %** = (High - max(Open, Close)) / Range × 100 - **Body %** = |Close - Open| / Range × 100 - **Lower Wick %** = (min(Open, Close) - Low) / Range × 100 Where Range = High - Low ### 2. Strength Assessment Based on body percentage: - **Strong** (≥70%): High conviction move, trend likely to continue - **Moderate** (40-69%): Normal price action - **Weak** (<40%): Indecision, potential reversal or consolidation ### 3. Pressure Analysis - **Upper Wick** indicates selling pressure (bulls pushed up, but sellers rejected) - **Lower Wick** indicates buying pressure (bears pushed down, but buyers rejected) Thresholds: - ≥30%: Strong pressure - 15-29%: Moderate pressure - <15%: Weak pressure ### 4. Pattern Recognition The indicator automatically detects: | Pattern | Condition | |---------|-----------| | Doji | Body < 10% | | Hammer | Lower wick ≥ 60%, Upper wick < 10%, Body < 35% | | Shooting Star | Upper wick ≥ 60%, Lower wick < 10%, Body < 35% | | Marubozu | Body ≥ 90% | | Spinning Top | Body < 30%, Both wicks > 25% | ### 5. Fibonacci Levels Displays key Fibonacci retracement and extension levels based on the candle's range: **Retracement:** 0, 0.236, 0.382, 0.5, 0.618, 0.786, 1.0 **Extension:** 1.272, 1.618, 2.0, 2.618 **Negative Extension:** -0.272, -0.618, -1.0 These levels help identify potential support/resistance if price retraces into or extends beyond the analyzed candle. ### 6. Comparison with Previous Candle When enabled, displays the previous HTF candle (semi-transparent) alongside the current one. This allows you to: - Compare range expansion/contraction - Observe momentum shifts - Identify continuation or reversal setups --- ## Settings Explained ### Display Settings - **Analysis Timeframe**: The HTF candle to analyze (default: Daily) - **Offset from Chart**: Distance from the last bar (default: 15) - **Candle Width**: Visual width of the anatomy candle - **Show Previous Candle**: Toggle comparison view ### Fibonacci Levels - Toggle individual levels on/off based on your preference - Retracement levels for pullback analysis - Extension levels for target projection ### Diagnosis Panel - Shows pattern name, strength assessment, and expected behavior - Can be toggled off if you prefer minimal display --- ## Use Cases 1. **Swing Trading**: Analyze daily candle structure before entering on lower timeframes 2. **Trend Confirmation**: Strong body % with minimal upper wick = healthy trend 3. **Reversal Detection**: Hammer/Shooting Star patterns with high wick % 4. **Target Setting**: Use Fibonacci extensions for take-profit levels --- ## Notes - This indicator is designed for analysis, not for generating buy/sell signals - Works best on liquid markets with clean price action - The "diagnosis" is algorithmic interpretation, not financial advice - Combine with your own analysis and risk management --- ## About the Name "Dr. Rupward" is a playful persona I created – combining "Right" + "Upward" (my trading philosophy) with a doctor theme because we're "diagnosing" candle health. It's meant to make technical analysis a bit more fun and approachable. Enjoy! --- ## Feedback Welcome If you find this useful or have suggestions for improvement, feel free to leave a comment. Happy trading!
Pine Script® indicator
by RUpward
HTR Reclaim Hunter 🏹 HTR Reclaim Hunter (1H Execution + Zones + 4H Bias) HTR Reclaim Hunter is a trend-continuation indicator designed to identify high-probability pullback & reclaim entries using multi-timeframe bias, EMA structure, and dynamic reclaim zones. This indicator is best suited for swing trading and intraday continuation setups, especially in trending markets. 🔑 CORE CONCEPT Trade WITH the higher-timeframe trend. Enter on pullbacks. Confirm strength on reclaim. HTR Reclaim Hunter combines: 4H trend bias 1H execution logic EMA reclaim structure Supply & demand reclaim zones Built-in SL / TP visualization 🧭 RECOMMENDED SETTINGS Best timeframe: 1H (designed for this) Markets: Stocks, Crypto, Futures, Forex Works best in: Trending markets (not chop) 📊 WHAT YOU SEE ON THE CHART 🔹 EMA Structure EMA 50 (green): Trend filter EMA 9 (colored): Momentum & pullback guide 🔹 Reclaim Zones Green boxes: Support / demand zones Red boxes: Resistance / supply zones These zones highlight areas where price previously reacted and may reclaim. 🔹 Trade Signals LONG label: Bullish reclaim setup SHORT label: Bearish reclaim setup 🔹 Risk Levels (Optional) Stop Loss (Red) TP1 (Orange) TP2 (Green) 🟢 LONG TRADE RULES A LONG signal appears when ALL of the following are true: 4H trend is bullish Price above 4H EMA 50 EMA 50 is rising 1H trend is bullish Price above EMA 50 EMA 9 above EMA 50 Pullback occurs Price pulls back below EMA 9 Reaches or taps EMA 50 Reclaim confirmation Strong bullish candle closes back above EMA 9 Candle is not a doji Signal prints A green LONG label appears 👉 This indicates a trend continuation entry, not a reversal. 🔴 SHORT TRADE RULES A SHORT signal appears when ALL of the following are true: 4H trend is bearish Price below 4H EMA 50 EMA 50 is falling 1H trend is bearish Price below EMA 50 EMA 9 below EMA 50 Pullback occurs Price pulls back above EMA 9 Reaches or taps EMA 50 Reclaim confirmation Strong bearish candle closes back below EMA 9 Candle is not a doji Signal prints A red SHORT label appears 🛑 STOP LOSS & TAKE PROFIT When enabled, the indicator automatically plots: Stop Loss Based on recent swing high / low TP1 1R (1× risk) TP2 Configurable runner target (default 2R) These are visual guides only — always manage risk according to your plan. ⚠️ IMPORTANT NOTES This indicator is not meant for ranging or choppy markets Best results occur when: EMA 50 is clearly sloped Price respects reclaim zones Always confirm with: Market structure Volume Higher-timeframe context 🔔 ALERTS Alerts are available for: HRH LONG HRH SHORT Alerts trigger on confirmed reclaim signals, not on every pullback. ❗ DISCLAIMER This indicator is for educational purposes only. It does not provide financial advice. Always test and manage risk appropriately. 🏹 FINAL TIP HTR Reclaim Hunter works best when you are patient. Skip chop. Wait for clean trends. Hunt only high-quality reclaims. If you want, I can also: Write a short description version Create a “Quick Start” section Add example captions for screenshots Help you choose TradingView tags & category trend-following ema reclaim pullback strategy multi-timeframe price action
Pine Script® indicator
by JCW48
DuoBlocks - ICT Order Block detectorDuoBlocks (ICT Order Block Detector) (An ICT(Inner Circle Trading)-style Order Block(OB) tool that highlights only the most relevant and recent Demand/Supply zones using FVG and Engulfing based OB sources.) Overview DuoBlocks is an ICT-inspired Order Block detector that uses the mostly used two major order block types: FVG(Fair Value Gap) or Engulfing. There are many Order Block indicators out there, but I couldn’t find one that consistently highlights the most relevant, most recent OB relative to the current price without making the chart a mess and that's why so I built this script. FVG-based OB (FVG-OB): OBs derived from 3-candle fair value gap logic. Engulfing-based OB (Engulfing-OB): OBs derived from strong 2-candle reversal/displacement (engulf) logic. Usage FVG-OB (Fair Value Gap Order Blocks) This script finds bullish/bearish FVGs and draws an Order Block zone from the candle that created the move. Think of these zones as your potential next support (bullish) and resistance (bearish) levels. Engulfing-OB (Engulfing Order Blocks) This script also finds strong bullish/bearish engulfing candles and draws an Order Block zone from the candle that got engulfed. Same idea: treat them as potential next support (bullish) and resistance (bearish) levels. **Use these zones like “next level” support/resistance areas. Don’t blindly buy/sell—wait for your own confirmation and manage risk properly. Settings Show FVG-OB Toggle display of the selected FVG-based bullish/bearish OB (one per side). Show Engulfing-OB Toggle display of the selected Engulfing-based bullish/bearish OB (one per side). Max Invalidation Attempts (FVG OB or Engulf OB) Controls how many separate breach events a stored OB can absorb before it is marked invalid (discarded). The counting happens when either of below occurs. Bullish OB: price prints a low below the OB bottom. Bearish OB: price prints a high above the OB top. Each time this happens, the OB’s invalidation counter increments by +1. Once the counter reaches your Max Attempts, that OB is flagged as no longer live, so it will stop being eligible for selection. Then the script automatically falls through to the next best/next nearest valid OB in memory. Right Extend (bars) How far to extend the selected OB boxes to the right. Lookback bars Maximum historical bars scanned for detection. Lower values = faster/cleaner, higher values = more history retained. Max stored OB per side Maximum stored bullish and bearish OBs in memory (per source). Bullish/Bearish OB Color Controls border/midline coloring for bullish and bearish zones. Disclaimer This script is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice or investment recommendations. Trading cryptocurrencies and other financial instruments involves significant risk, and you are solely responsible for your own decisions based on your financial situation, objectives, and risk tolerance. The author assumes no liability for losses arising from the use of this indicator.
Pine Script® indicator
by sanbangaje
Pullback Master ProPullback Master Pro - Scalping & Swing Trading Indicator Perfect for both scalping and swing trading: For Scalpers (1-5 min charts): Quick pullback signals with fast EMA response Real-time RSI/volume confirmation for rapid entries Clean signals for fast in/out decisions For Swing Traders (1H-4H charts): Multi-timeframe trend filtering for higher accuracy Deep pullback detection for better risk/reward Sustained momentum signals for longer holds Core Features: Pullback detection with customizable depth Multi-timeframe trend alignment RSI + Volume + EMA confluence Adjustable signal display (opacity, position, size) Always-visible 3×6 data table Multiple themes and customization options One indicator for all timeframes - works equally well for quick scalps and strategic swing trades by adjusting the settings.
Pine Script® indicator
by CareExtended
RSI Divergence Pro Price Overlay High-Prob v6RSI Divergence Pro — Comprehensive Usage Guide 1) What This Indicator Does (in plain English) Goal: Detect high-probability reversal (and optionally continuation) points using RSI divergences, then draw clean visual lines on price (red/bearish, green/bullish) and attach a % Strength label to help you quickly decide if it’s worth trading. Core logic: • Finds confirmed peaks and valleys using ta.pivothigh and ta.pivotlow. • Bearish: Price makes Higher High while RSI makes Lower High. • Bullish: Price makes Lower Low while RSI makes Higher Low. • Filters for high probability: RSI near OB/OS, min RSI diff, ATR scaling, pivot spacing. • Draws lines on price chart and attaches % Strength label. • Alerts trigger only when a new divergence line is drawn. 2) Inputs & What Each One Means • RSI Period: Shorter = more reactive; longer = smoother. • Pivot Left/Right: Controls peak/valley confirmation. • RSI Overbought/Oversold: Default 60/40; tighten for lower TFs. • Min RSI Divergence: Minimum difference between RSI pivots. • ATR Length & Min Price Move vs ATR: Ensures structural change. • Bars Between Pivots: Avoid micro noise and stale signals. • Hidden Divergence toggle: OFF for reversal; ON for continuation. 3) The % Strength Label — What It Represents Combines RSI divergence magnitude (60%), Price move vs ATR (30%), OB/OS proximity (10%). Interpretation: • 80–100%: A-grade signals. • 60–79%: Good, tradable with confirmation. • 40–59%: Caution. • <40%: Usually skip. 4) High-Probability Trading Workflow (H1) 1. Step 1: Scan & identify the signal. 2. Step 2: Confirm with price action (structure break or engulfing). 3. Step 3: Entry (conservative or aggressive). 4. Step 4: Stop placement (pivot ±0.5×ATR). 5. Step 5: Take profit & management (TP1 1×ATR, TP2 2×ATR, trail). 5) Confluence & Filters • EMA slope confirmation. • Structure alignment with S/R zones. • Volatility regime check. 6) Example Scenarios • A) Bearish Classic Divergence: HH price + LH RSI, Strength 83%. • B) Bullish Classic Divergence: LL price + HL RSI, Strength 68%. • C) Hidden Bullish Divergence: HL price + LL RSI, Strength 75%. 7) Common Pitfalls & How to Avoid Them • Forcing signals in dead volatility. • Taking divergences in strong trends without confirmation. • Ignoring pivot spacing. 8) Tuning for Your Style • H1 defaults: RSI 10, pivots 5/5, thresholds 60/40. • M15/M5: thresholds 65/35, min RSI diff 10–12. • H4/D1: thresholds 58/42, ATR multiple 0.4–0.6. 9) Multi-Asset Notes • FX majors: overlap session ideal. • Indices: require engulfing confirmation. • Crypto: use ATR multiple ≥0.7. 10) Alerts — How to Use Them • Set alerts Once per bar close. • Alert names: Bearish RSI Divergence, Bullish RSI Divergence. 11) Backtesting & Forward Testing • Define rules: entry, stop, TP. • Track Strength % bins. 12) Troubleshooting & Diagnostics • No lines? Loosen thresholds. • Too many lines? Tighten thresholds. 13) Quick Operator’s Checklist • Signal present? • Location near S/R? • Confirmation present? 14) Future Upgrade Options • Session filter (London–NY overlap). • EMA slope confirmation. • Structure-break confirmation. • Alert text enhancements.
Pine Script® indicator
by DayTraderz365
ATR Units + % (Watermark)A clean and simple indicator for displaying ATR (Average True Range) volatility directly on the chart, without any lines, panels, or visual clutter. The indicator shows: ATR in price units (how much the asset moves in absolute terms) ATR as a percentage (%) of the current price The values are displayed as a text watermark on the chart, allowing you to quickly see the volatility level at a glance without interfering with price analysis. Customization Options: Set ATR length Choose text size Choose text color Control transparency (for a true watermark look) Choose full chart position: Vertical: Top / Middle / Bottom Horizontal: Left / Center / Right Disclaimer This indicator is provided for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute financial advice, investment advice, or a recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument. The ATR values shown (both units and percentage) reflect historical price volatility only and do not predict future market behavior. All trading decisions are the sole responsibility of the user. Trading involves risk. Always use proper risk management, and consult a licensed financial professional if needed before making trading decisions.
Pine Script® indicator
by ariecold
SEPA Sell Signal IndicatorSEPA Sell Signal Indicator - Documentation Overview A comprehensive exit signal indicator designed to work alongside the main SEPA (Stage, EMA, Price Action) indicator. It detects entry points via SEPA base breakouts and provides intelligent sell signals to protect profits and limit losses. Core Features Entry Detection Automatically detects SEPA base breakout patterns Tracks entry price and calculates swing low reference Monitors position status (LONG/FLAT) 5 Sell Triggers Price < EMA50 (Technical weakness) Protected by EMA10 system (see below) Trend Broken (Price < EMA150 AND EMA200) Major trend reversal signal Not protected - always fires EMA Cross (EMA50 < EMA150) Death cross indicating momentum shift Not protected - always fires Swing Low Broken (Price < Previous Swing Low) Hard stop loss trigger Lookback period: 10 bars (adjustable 5-50) Not protected - always fires Relative Strength Negative (RS vs NIFTY500 < 0) Stock underperforming benchmark index Based on 21-period EMA comparison Not protected - always fires EMA10 Protection System (Refinement Feature) Purpose Prevents premature exits during healthy pullbacks in strong uptrends. Protection Criteria (All must be true) ✅ Stock in uptrend (EMA50 > EMA150 > EMA200) ✅ Price above EMA10 ✅ Price above EMA50 ✅ Only protects Condition 1 (Price < EMA50) Two-Stage Warning System Stage 1: Yellow "CAUTION" Signal Appears when Condition 1 triggers but protection is active Grace period begins (default: 5 bars) Allows time for price to recover Stage 2: Red "SELL" Signal Fires when ANY of these occur: Warning timer expires (5/5 bars) Price drops below EMA10 Price drops below EMA50 Uptrend ends Any other sell condition (2-5) triggers Settings Enable EMA10 Protection: ON/OFF toggle (default: ON) Protection Time Limit: 1-20 bars (default: 5) Visual Elements Chart Signals 🔴 Red Triangle (SELL): Confirmed sell signal - exit position 🟡 Yellow Circle (CAUTION): Warning - monitor closely 🟢 Green Background Tint: Currently in position Information Tables Top Right - Sell Conditions Table Shows real-time status of all 5 conditions ✓ (Green) = Condition NOT met (safe) ✓ (Red) = Condition met (danger) ⚠ (Yellow) = Warning active (monitoring) Displays EMA10 protection status (ON/OFF) Shows warning timer (e.g., "3/5") Bottom Right - Position Details (when in position) Entry price Swing low level Relative strength value (color-coded) Current P&L percentage Bottom Right - Status (when flat) Shows "NO POSITION" Indicates waiting for "BASE BREAKOUT" Alert System Entry Signal: SEPA base breakout detected Warning Alert: Caution - price below EMA50 but protected EMA50 Break: Sell confirmed after protection expires Trend Break: Major reversal - exit immediately EMA Cross: Death cross - exit immediately Swing Low Break: Hard stop - exit immediately RS Negative: Underperformance - exit immediately Configuration Parameters ParameterDefaultRangeDescriptionEMA 10101-50Fast moving average for protectionEMA 50501-200Primary trend indicatorEMA 1501501-300Medium-term trendEMA 2002001-500Long-term trendSwing Low Lookback105-50Bars to find previous swing lowRS EMA215-50Period for relative strength calcBenchmarkCNX500-Index for RS comparisonProtection Time Limit51-20Max bars for warning stateTable Text Size1 (Small)0-40=Tiny, 4=HugeEMA10 ProtectionONON/OFFEnable/disable protection Trading Workflow Entry: Indicator detects SEPA base breakout Monitoring: Track 5 sell conditions in real-time Warning: Yellow CAUTION if minor weakness (Condition 1 only) Grace Period: 5 bars to recover or confirm breakdown Exit: Red SELL signal when conditions confirm weakness Reset: Returns to flat, waits for next base breakout Key Advantages ✅ Selective Protection: Only protects shallow pullbacks, not real breakdowns ✅ Time-Limited: Won't delay exits indefinitely (5-bar max) ✅ Multi-Layered: 5 independent sell conditions ✅ Visual Clarity: Color-coded signals and comprehensive tables ✅ Customizable: All parameters adjustable for your style ✅ Alert System: Never miss a critical signal Philosophy The indicator balances two competing goals: Stay in winning trades during healthy pullbacks Exit quickly when trends genuinely reverse The refined EMA10 protection system achieves this by giving breathing room for minor dips while ensuring swift exits on confirmed weakness.
Pine Script® indicator
by AzeezF
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.
Pine Script® indicator
by rogman
GEX Pro - Why TradingView Can't Calculate Real GEX (Educational)(THIS IS CRITICAL - READ CAREFULLY): ⚠️ EDUCATIONAL INDICATOR - This does NOT calculate real GEX ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 📌 PURPOSE: Show WHY TradingView Cannot Do Real GEX ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ This indicator displays EXAMPLE levels to demonstrate what real GEX requires. The lines you see are NOT based on actual options data. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ ❌ Why TradingView GEX Indicators Are limited ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ TradingView Pine Script has ZERO access to: 1️⃣ Options Chain Data • No open interest per strike • No contract-level data • No expiration chain access 2️⃣ Greeks Calculation • Cannot calculate gamma from Black-Scholes • No delta, vega, or theta per strike • No implied volatility feeds 3️⃣ Real-Time Options Feeds • No CBOE data integration • No Schwab API access • No broker data feeds 📊 What "GEX" indicators on TradingView actually do: → Use volume as a proxy (not open interest) → Guess where strikes might be → Show lines with no real math ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ ✅ What REAL GEX Calculation Requires ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ Real GEX formula (industry standard): GEX = Gamma × Open Interest × Spot² × 0.01 Where: - Gamma = Black-Scholes calculation per strike - Open Interest = Contracts per strike (from CBOE) - Spot = Current underlying price This requires LIVE OPTIONS CHAIN DATA that TradingView does not provide to Pine Script unless with partnership developers. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🔥 Solution: Platform Built for Options Data ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ I built a platform that connects directly to options data feeds: 🌐 gexpro.asiaquant.com Features TradingView Cannot Provide: ✅ Real HVL (High Volatility Level) from live gamma flip calculations ✅ Actual Call/Put Walls from CBOE open interest ✅ liquid symbols (SPY, SPX, etc), still building ✅ Daily updates (not just market open) ✅ 0DTE support with real gamma levels ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 💡 Free Tier Available ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ No credit card required: - SPY real-time GEX levels - 50 API calls per day - Live HVL updates - Call/Put Wall visualization 👉 Start here: gexpro.asiaquant.com ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ 🎓 Why This Matters ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ GEX levels influence market behavior: - HVL = Gamma flip point (volatility regime change) - Call Walls = Resistance where market makers hedge - Put Supports = Support where puts get monetized Using unverified GEX is like trading with a broken compass. If you trade 0DTE, SPX/SPY, or need real gamma exposure insights, you need actual options chain data. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ ⚠️ DISCLAIMER: This TradingView indicator is purely educational and does not provide real GEX calculations. For actual GEX data, visit gexpro.asiaquant.com Not financial advice. For educational purposes only.
Pine Script® indicator
by GexPro
EDUVEST QQE Grade System - S/A/B/C Signal ClassificationEDUVEST QQE Grade System - S/A/B/C Signal Classification ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ █ ORIGINALITY This indicator introduces a unique grading system (S/A/B/C) for QQE signals, combining traditional QQE analysis with SMC (Smart Money Concepts) price zones and trading session filters. Unlike standard QQE indicators that show all signals equally, this version classifies signals by quality to help traders focus on the highest probability setups. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ █ WHAT IT DOES - Generates BUY/SELL signals with S/A/B/C grade classification - Automatically detects asset type and applies optimized QQE factors - Integrates SMC price zones (support/resistance) for grade enhancement - Filters signals by trading session time - Displays real-time session and market status Grade Hierarchy: - S (Gold/Orange): Signal near SMC zone + active trading hours - Highest quality - A (Green/Red): Score 70+ during trading hours - High quality - B (Darker): Score 50-69 during trading hours - Medium quality - C (Gray, small): Outside trading hours or weak signal - Low quality ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ █ HOW IT WORKS 【QQE Core Calculation】 The QQE (Quantitative Qualitative Estimation) is calculated as: 1. RSI with configurable period (default: 14) 2. EMA smoothing of RSI (Smoothing Factor: 5) 3. Dynamic bands using Wilder's smoothing: RSI ± (ATR of RSI × QQE Factor) QQE Factor is auto-adjusted per asset: - USD/JPY: 4.238 - EUR/USD: 3.8 - Gold (XAU/USD): 8.0 - NASDAQ/US100: 9.0 【Signal Generation】 - BUY: QQE line crosses above its trailing stop (QQExlong == 1) - SELL: QQE line crosses below its trailing stop (QQExshort == 1) 【Internal Scoring System】 Score components (0-100): - Signal Base: +25 points when signal occurs - QQE Strength: +10 to +20 based on RSI distance from 50 - Volatility: +15 (optimal ATR ratio 1.1-2.0), -10 (low volatility) - Volume Confirmation: +10 (high volume), -5 (low volume) - Session Bonus: +5 during London/NY sessions - Base: +20 points 【Grade Assignment】 - Grade S: Signal near user-defined SMC price zone (within tolerance %) AND during trading hours - Grade A: Internal score >= 70 AND during trading hours - Grade B: Internal score >= 50 AND during trading hours - Grade C: Outside trading hours OR score < 50 【SMC Price Zone Integration】 Users can set support/resistance levels for each asset. When price is within the tolerance percentage of these levels, signals are upgraded to S-grade, indicating confluence with institutional price levels. 【Trading Session Filter】 Configurable active trading hours (JST timezone): - Default: 15:00 - 01:00 JST (London + NY overlap) - Signals outside this window receive C-grade ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ █ HOW TO USE 【Recommended Settings】 - Timeframe: 15M, 1H, 4H - Best on: USD/JPY, EUR/USD, Gold, NASDAQ - Focus on: S and A grade signals 【Trading Strategy】 - S-Grade (Gold/Orange): Highest conviction - consider larger position - A-Grade (Green/Red): Strong signal - standard position - B-Grade: Valid but use additional confirmation - C-Grade: Avoid or use minimal size 【Setting Up SMC Zones】 1. Identify key support/resistance on higher timeframe 2. Input prices in SMC Price Settings 3. Adjust tolerance % (default: 0.15%) 4. S-grade appears when signal occurs near these levels 【Info Panel】 Top-right panel shows: - Asset name and detection mode (Auto/Manual) - Current session (Tokyo/London/NY) - Trading hours status - SMC zone proximity 【Alert Setup】 1. Enable alerts in settings 2. Create alert with "Any alert() function call" 3. Alerts include grade, price, and session info ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ █ SETTINGS Basic Settings: - Enable Alerts: Turn on/off notifications - Time Filter: Activate trading hour filter - Start/End Hour: Define active trading window (JST) QQE Settings: - RSI Period: RSI calculation period - RSI Smoothing: EMA smoothing factor - Auto QQE Factor: Auto-detect optimal factor per asset - Manual QQE Factor: Override when auto is disabled SMC Price Settings: - Support/Resistance levels for each asset - Tolerance %: How close to SMC line for S-grade Display Settings: - Grade Only: Hide QQE lines, show only signals - Show SMC Lines: Display support/resistance on chart - Show Debug: Display asset detection info ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ █ CREDITS QQE concept originally developed by John Ehlers. SMC (Smart Money Concepts) integration and grading system by EduVest. License: Mozilla Public License 2.0
Pine Script® indicator
by EduVest_doro
Macro Risk Sentiment - Intermarket Timing SignalOverview This indicator builds a composite macro sentiment score by analyzing intermarket relationships between bonds, credit spreads, the US dollar, and volatility. The core premise is that these markets often signal shifts in risk appetite before equities react, providing a timing edge for managing exposure. When macro conditions favor risk assets, the indicator signals RISK-ON (green). When conditions deteriorate, it signals RISK-OFF (red). This is not a predictive tool but rather a systematic way to assess the current macro environment. The Problem It Solves Markets do not move in isolation. Before major equity drawdowns, stress often appears first in credit markets, bonds, and volatility. By monitoring these leading indicators systematically, we can identify periods when holding equity exposure carries elevated risk. The goal is not to catch every move but to avoid the worst drawdowns by stepping aside when multiple macro factors align negatively. How It Works Step 1: Data Collection The indicator pulls daily data from four key markets: Risk-On Inputs (positive for equities when rising): - TLT (20+ Year Treasury Bonds): Rising bonds can signal improving liquidity or flight-to-safety ending - JNK (High-Yield Corporate Bonds): Rising junk bonds indicate credit conditions improving and risk appetite increasing Risk-Off Inputs (negative for equities when rising): - DXY (US Dollar Index): Strong dollar tightens global financial conditions and signals risk-off flows - VIX (Volatility Index): Elevated VIX indicates fear and hedging demand Step 2: Z-Score Normalization Each input trades at different absolute levels, so direct comparison is impossible. The indicator converts each to a z-score: how many standard deviations the current value is from its 252-day (1 year) average. A z-score of +1 means "unusually high relative to recent history." A z-score of -1 means "unusually low." This puts all inputs on the same scale. Step 3: Composite Calculation The macro score combines the normalized inputs: Macro Score = (TLT z-score + JNK z-score) - (DXY z-score + VIX z-score) The result is clamped between -1.5 and +1.5 to prevent outliers from dominating, then smoothed with an EMA to reduce noise. Step 4: Signal Generation Seven different methods are available for determining when conditions shift: 1. EMA Cross: Classic crossover between smoothed macro and its signal line 2. Slope: Simple direction of the macro trend 3. Momentum: Rate of change exceeding a threshold 4. Session Delta: Comparing today's reading to yesterday's 5. Pivot: Market structure analysis (higher lows vs lower highs) 6. Acceleration: Second derivative (is momentum increasing?) 7. Multi-Confirm: Requires 4 or more methods to agree Why These Specific Markets? Bonds (TLT) Treasury bonds often lead equities at turning points. When institutions rotate into bonds, it signals caution. When they rotate out, it signals risk appetite returning. Credit (JNK) High-yield bonds price credit risk faster than equities. Widening credit spreads (falling JNK) often precede equity weakness by days or weeks. Dollar (DXY) A strong dollar creates headwinds for multinational earnings, tightens global USD liquidity, and signals defensive positioning globally. Volatility (VIX) The options market prices fear before it manifests in price. Sustained elevated VIX readings indicate hedging demand and uncertainty. Research Application: Weekly Put Selling One application of this indicator is timing premium-selling strategies. I tested using the EMA Cross method to filter 7-day-to-expiration (7DTE) put sales on ES futures with 90% Profit Target and 600% Stop Loss, only selling puts when the indicator showed RISK-ON. Results with Macro Filter (2020-2025): - Trades: 200 - Win Rate: 96.0% - Total P/L: +$33,636 - Max Drawdown: 2.91% - Profit Factor: 3.51 Results without Filter (same period): - Trades: 357 - Win Rate: 96.1% - Total P/L: +$63,492 - Max Drawdown: 10.30% - Profit Factor: 2.90 Key Insight: The filtered approach made less total profit (fewer trades) but reduced maximum drawdown by 72% (from 10.30% to 2.91%). This significantly improves risk-adjusted returns and allows for potentially higher position sizing with confidence. Note: These results are from external backtesting on actual options data, not the TradingView backtest engine. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Features Seven configurable signal methods for different trading styles Adjustable weights for each data source Z-score normalization puts all inputs on equal footing Visual info table showing all metrics at a glance Background coloring for quick regime identification Alert conditions for signal changes Secondary plot showing method-specific metrics Settings Guide Macro Settings Z-Score Lookback (default 252): Period for calculating standard deviations. 252 equals approximately one trading year. Longer periods are more stable but slower to adapt. Macro EMA (default 7): Smoothing for the raw composite score. Lower values give faster but noisier signals. Signal EMA (default 8): Secondary smoothing for the signal line. Used primarily in EMA Cross method. Signal Method EMA Cross : Recommended starting point. Signals when smoothed macro crosses its signal line. Slope : Simpler approach based purely on trend direction. Momentum : Requires rate of change to exceed a threshold. Session Delta : Compares today to yesterday (daily timeframe focus). Pivot : Uses market structure (higher lows for bullish, lower highs for bearish). Acceleration : Measures change in slope (second derivative). Multi-Confirm : Conservative approach requiring 4+ methods to agree. Data Sources Each source can be enabled/disabled and weighted from 0 to 3 Default is equal weighting (1.0) for all four sources Experiment with emphasizing sources most relevant to your trading (tested on SPX) How to Use Basic Interpretation: Green background / RISK-ON: Macro conditions favor equity exposure Red background / RISK-OFF: Macro conditions suggest caution Arrow markers indicate regime changes For Risk Management: Use RISK-OFF signals to reduce position size or hedge Use RISK-ON signals to resume normal exposure Consider the indicator as one input among many, not a complete system For Options Strategies: Avoid selling premium during RISK-OFF periods Resume premium selling when RISK-ON returns This approach trades frequency for reduced tail risk Alert Setup: Set alerts on "Bullish Turn" and "Bearish Turn" conditions Receive notifications when the macro regime changes Research Ideas This indicator is designed as a research framework. Consider testing: Different signal methods for your specific strategy Adding or removing data sources based on what you trade Varying the z-score lookback for different market regimes Combining with price-based filters (moving averages, support/resistance) Using the multi-confirm method for higher-conviction signals only Limitations The indicator uses daily data, so intraday signals may lag Overnight gaps from surprise news cannot be anticipated False signals will occur, especially in choppy, range-bound markets The z-score lookback creates a recency bias; what was "normal" a year ago may not be relevant today Not all drawdowns are preceded by macro deterioration; some come from idiosyncratic events Past intermarket relationships may not persist in the future Disclaimer This indicator is for educational and research purposes only. It does not constitute financial advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results The research results shared are from historical backtesting and may not reflect actual trading conditions Always conduct your own research and due diligence Consider your personal risk tolerance before making any trading decisions Never risk more than you can afford to lose Credits Intermarket analysis concepts draw from established macro trading principles. The multi-signal approach is original work designed to give users flexibility in how they interpret the macro data.
Pine Script® indicator
by luiscaballero
Auction Context Engine ( Value Area, VWAP & Regime)📌 Indicator Name Auction Context Engine (Value Area, VWAP & Regime) Short name: ACE Context 🧠 Description Auction Context Engine (ACE) is a professional market context and structure indicator based on Auction Market Theory.It is designed to help traders understand where the market is positioned, not to generate trade signals. ACE focuses on: • Developing Value Area (VAH / VAL) • Developing Point of Control (POC) • Session VWAP positioning • Volatility regime expansion • Opening Range context • Failed auction / trap detection • Market bias and environment quality This indicator provides context only and is intended to be used alongside a separate execution strategy or system. 🎯 What This Indicator Is ✔ A context engine ✔ A market structure filter ✔ A bias alignment tool ✔ A regime and environment classifier ❌ What This Indicator Is NOT ✘ Not a signal generator ✘ Not a buy/sell system ✘ Not a strategy ✘ Not a profitability promise 📊 How To Use Use ACE to answer: • Is price accepting or rejecting value? • Is the market in balance or expansion? • Is VWAP supporting or opposing price? • Is this a breakout environment or a trap? • Is volatility expanding? • Is the market trending or ranging? You may then use your own execution strategy aligned with this context. 🟢 Core Components Developing Value Area • VAH / VAL dynamically update through the session • POC tracks highest traded volume area VWAP Position • Above VWAP = bullish bias • Below VWAP = bearish bias Opening Range Context • Detects breakouts or balance after session open Volatility Regime • Identifies expansion vs normal conditions Failed Auction Detection • Highlights trap conditions near value extremes Market Quality • Strong / Mixed / Weak environment classification Context Table • Clean 1-column vertical dashboard with color-coded bias 🔵 Visual Elements • Developing VAH, VAL, POC lines • Session VWAP • Small context dots when environment turns READY • Compact professional context table ⚙️ Settings • Value Area bin size • Value area percentage • Opening range duration • Regime expansion factor • Line colors and thickness • Context table ON/OFF • Context dots ON/OFF 🧩 Best Use Case This indicator is ideal for: • Intraday trading • Index futures and equities • Options context filtering • Trend / range regime identification • Professional discretionary traders ⚠️ Disclaimer This script is provided for educational and informational purposes only.It does not constitute financial or investment advice.Trading involves risk. Always use proper risk management.
Pine Script® indicator
by Market_Logic_India
BTC 15m VWAP Structure Breakout [ALERT]BTC 15m VWAP Structure Breakout Strategy (Alert Only) This strategy is designed for BTC on the 15-minute timeframe. It focuses on identifying high-probability structural breakouts within an established trend, not predicting tops or bottoms. The script is alert-only. Entries are taken manually, based on confirmation after the alert. 🎯 Core Idea The main question this strategy answers is: “Is this breakout occurring with the trend, or is it just a fake move inside a ranging market?” To solve this, the strategy combines: VWAP (institutional average price) EMA20 (short-term trend filter) Market structure breakout 📈 Indicators Used VWAP (Volume Weighted Average Price) Represents the market’s fair value and institutional bias. EMA20 Defines short-term trend direction and momentum. Structure High / Low (last 25 candles) Identifies meaningful resistance and support levels. 🧭 Market Bias Filter 🔵 Bullish Bias (Long Setup Allowed) Price closes above VWAP EMA20 is rising (higher than 2 candles ago) This confirms a valid bullish environment before looking for breakouts. 🔴 Bearish Bias (Short Setup Allowed) Price closes below VWAP EMA20 is falling (lower than 2 candles ago) This confirms a valid bearish environment. 🚀 Breakout Signal Conditions ✅ Long Breakout Alert A LONG alert is triggered when all conditions are met: Bullish market bias Price closes above EMA20 Price breaks above the previous 25-candle high by at least 0.15% ➡️ This captures true continuation breakouts, not random spikes. ❌ Short Breakdown Alert A SHORT alert is triggered when all conditions are met: Bearish market bias Price closes below EMA20 Price breaks below the previous 25-candle low by at least 0.15% ➡️ This captures trend-aligned support breakdowns. 🔔 How to Use the Alerts (Important) These alerts are NOT automatic entry signals. When an alert fires, check: Volume expansion Breakout confirmation or pullback-and-reclaim Higher-timeframe trend alignment 👉 Alert = “Market is ready, pay attention” 🧠 Best Market Conditions ✔ Trending BTC markets ✔ Breakout or expansion phases ✔ Works in all sessions (no session filter) ❌ Choppy or low-volatility ranging markets 👍 Who This Strategy Is For Traders who can’t watch charts all day Traders who want to reduce emotional entries Traders who prefer probability and structure over prediction Manual traders using alerts as decision triggers 📌 Final Thoughts This strategy: ❌ does NOT try to catch bottoms or tops ✅ reacts only when structure confirms a real move Let the market show strength first — then decide how to trade it.
Pine Script® indicator
by Stockdale-Paradox