Entropy Chart Analysis [PhenLabs]📊 Entropy Chart analysis -
Version: PineScript™ v6
📌 Description
The Entropy Chart indicator analysis applies Approximate Entropy (ApEn) to identify zones of potential support and resistance on your price chart. It is designed to locate changes in the market’s predictability, with a focus on zones near significant psychological price levels (e.g., multiples of 50). By quantifying entropy, the indicator aims to identify zones where price action might stabilize (potential support) or become randomized (potential resistance).
This tool automates the visualization of these key areas for traders, which may have the effect of revealing reversal levels or consolidation zones that would be hard to discern through traditional means. It also filters the signals by proximity to key levels in an attempt to reduce noise and highlight higher-probability setups. These dynamic zones adapt to changing market conditions by stretching, merging, and expiring based on user-inputted rules.
🚀 Points of Innovation
Combines Approximate Entropy (ApEn) calculation with price action near significant levels.
Filters zone signals based on proximity (in ticks) to predefined significant price levels (multiples of 50).
Dynamically merges overlapping or nearby zones to consolidate signals and reduce chart clutter.
Uses ApEn crossovers relative to its moving average as the core trigger mechanism.
Provides distinct visual coloring for bullish, bearish, and merged (mixed-signal) zones.
Offers comprehensive customization for entropy calculation, zone sensitivity, level filtering, and visual appearance.
🔧 Core Components
Approximate Entropy (ApEn) Calculation : Measures the regularity or randomness of price fluctuations over a specified window. Low ApEn suggests predictability, while high ApEn suggests randomness.
Zone Trigger Logic : Creates potential support zones when ApEn crosses below its average (indicating increasing predictability) and potential resistance zones when it crosses above (indicating increasing randomness).
Significant Level Filter : Validates zone triggers only if they occur within a user-defined tick distance from significant price levels (multiples of 50).
Dynamic Zone Management : Automatically creates, extends, merges nearby zones based on tick distance, and removes the oldest zones to maintain a maximum limit.
Zone Visualization : Draws and updates colored boxes on the chart to represent active support, resistance, or mixed zones.
🔥 Key Features
Entropy-Based S/R Detection : Uses ApEn to identify potential support (low entropy) and resistance (high entropy) areas.
Significant Level Filtering : Enhances signal quality by focusing on entropy changes near key psychological price points.
Automatic Zone Drawing & Merging : Visualizes zones dynamically, merging close signals for clearer interpretation.
Highly Customizable : Allows traders to adjust parameters for ApEn calculation, zone detection thresholds, level filter sensitivity, merging distance, and visual styles.
Integrated Alerts : Provides built-in alert conditions for the formation of new bullish or bearish zones near significant levels.
Clear Visual Output : Uses distinct, customizable colors for buy (support), sell (resistance), and mixed (merged) zones.
🎨 Visualization
Buy Zones : Represented by greenish boxes (default: #26a69a), indicating potential support areas formed during low entropy periods near significant levels.
Sell Zones : Represented by reddish boxes (default: #ef5350), indicating potential resistance areas formed during high entropy periods near significant levels.
Mixed Zones : Represented by bluish/purple boxes (default: #8894ff), formed when a buy zone and a sell zone merge, indicating areas of potential consolidation or conflict.
Dynamic Extension : Active zones are automatically extended to the right with each new bar.
📖 Usage Guidelines
Calculation Parameters
Window Length
Default: 15
Range: 10-100
Description: Lookback period for ApEn calculation. Shorter lengths are more responsive; longer lengths are smoother.
Embedding Dimension (m)
Default: 2
Range: 1-6
Description: Length of patterns compared in ApEn calculation. Higher values detect more complex patterns but require more data.
Tolerance (r)
Default: 0.5
Range: 0.1-1.0 (step 0.1)
Description: Sensitivity factor for pattern matching (as a multiple of standard deviation). Lower values require closer matches (more sensitive).
Zone Settings
Zone Lookback
Default: 5
Range: 5-50
Description: Lookback period for the moving average of ApEn used in threshold calculations.
Zone Threshold
Default: 0.5
Range: 0.5-3.0
Description: Multiplier for the ApEn average to set crossover trigger levels. Higher values require larger ApEn deviations to create zones.
Maximum Zones
Default: 5
Range: 1-10
Description: Maximum number of active zones displayed. The oldest zones are removed first when the limit is reached.
Zone Merge Distance (Ticks)
Default: 5
Range: 1-50
Description: Maximum distance in ticks for two separate zones to be merged into one.
Level Filter Settings
Tick Size
Default: 0.25
Description: The minimum price increment for the asset. Must be set correctly for the specific instrument to ensure accurate level filtering.
Max Ticks Distance from Levels
Default: 40
Description: Maximum allowed distance (in ticks) from a significant level (multiple of 50) for a zone trigger to be valid.
Visual Settings
Buy Zone Color : Default: color.new(#26a69a, 83). Sets the fill color for support zones.
Sell Zone Color : Default: color.new(#ef5350, 83). Sets the fill color for resistance zones.
Mixed Zone Color : Default: color.new(#8894ff, 83). Sets the fill color for merged zones.
Buy Border Color : Default: #26a69a. Sets the border color for support zones.
Sell Border Color : Default: #ef5350. Sets the border color for resistance zones.
Mixed Border Color : Default: color.new(#a288ff, 50). Sets the border color for mixed zones.
Border Width : Default: 1, Range: 1-3. Sets the thickness of zone borders.
✅ Best Use Cases
Identifying potential support/resistance near significant psychological price levels (e.g., $50, $100 increments).
Detecting potential market turning points or consolidation zones based on shifts in price predictability.
Filtering entries or exits by confirming signals occurring near significant levels identified by the indicator.
Adding context to other technical analysis approaches by highlighting entropy-derived zones.
⚠️ Limitations
Parameter Dependency : Indicator performance is sensitive to parameter settings ( Window Length , Tolerance , Zone Threshold , Max Ticks Distance ), which may need optimization for different assets and timeframes.
Volatility Sensitivity : High market volatility or erratic price action can affect ApEn calculations and potentially lead to less reliable zone signals.
Fixed Level Filter : The significant level filter is based on multiples of 50. While common, this may not capture all relevant levels for every asset or market condition. Accurate Tick Size input is essential.
Not Standalone : Should be used in conjunction with other analysis methods (price action, volume, other indicators) for confirmation, not as a sole basis for trading decisions.
💡 What Makes This Unique
Entropy + Level Context : Uniquely combines ApEn analysis with a specific filter for proximity to significant price levels (multiples of 50), adding locational context to entropy signals.
Intelligent Zone Merging : Automatically consolidates nearby buy/sell zones based on tick distance, simplifying visual analysis and highlighting stronger confluence areas.
Targeted Signal Generation : Focuses alerts and zone creation on specific market conditions (entropy shifts near key levels).
🔬 How It Works
Calculate Entropy : The script computes the Approximate Entropy (ApEn) of the closing prices over the defined Window Length to quantify price predictability.
Check Triggers : It monitors ApEn relative to its moving average. A crossunder below a calculated threshold (avg_apen / zone_threshold) indicates potential support; a crossover above (avg_apen * zone_threshold) indicates potential resistance.
Filter by Level : A potential zone trigger is confirmed only if the low (for support) or high (for resistance) of the trigger bar is within the Max Ticks Distance of a significant price level (multiple of 50).
Manage & Draw Zones : If a trigger is confirmed, a new zone box is created. The script checks for overlaps with existing zones within the Zone Merge Distance and merges them if necessary. Zones are extended forward, and the oldest are removed to respect the Maximum Zones limit. Active zones are drawn and updated on the chart.
💡 Note:
Crucially, set the Tick Size parameter correctly for your specific trading instrument in the “Level Filter Settings”. Incorrect Tick Size will make the significant level filter inaccurate.
Experiment with parameters, especially Window Length , Tolerance (r) , Zone Threshold , and Max Ticks Distance , to tailor the indicator’s sensitivity to your preferred asset and timeframe.
Always use this indicator as part of a comprehensive trading plan, incorporating risk management and seeking confirmation from other analysis techniques.
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Statistical OHLC Projections [neo|]█ OVERVIEW
Statistical OHLC Projections is an indicator designed to offer users a customizable deep-dive on measuring historical price levels for any timeframe. The indicator separates price into two distinct levels, "Manipulation" and "Distribution", where the idea is that for higher timeframe candles, e.g. an up-close candle, the distance from the open to the bottom of the wick would constitute the Manipulation, and the rest would be considered the Distribution. By measuring out these levels, we can gain insight on how far the market may move from higher timeframe opens to their manipulations and distributions, and apply this knowledge to our analysis.
IMPORTANT: Since levels are based on the lookback available on your chart, if the levels aren't being displayed this likely means you don't have enough lookback for your selected timeframe. To check this, enable the stat table to see how many values are available for your timeframe, and either reduce the lookback or increase your chart timeframe.
█ CONCEPTS
The core concept revolves around understanding market behavior through the lens of historical candle structure. The indicator dissects OHLC data to provide statistical boundaries of expected price movement.
- Manipulation Levels: These represent the areas typically seen as liquidity grabs or false moves where price extends in one direction before reversing.
- Distribution Levels: These highlight where the bulk of directional movement tends to occur, often following the manipulation move.
The tool aggregates this data across your selected timeframe to inform you of potential levels associated with it.
█ FEATURES
Multiple Display Types: Display statistical data through two sleek styles, areas or lines. Where areas represent the area between two customizable lookback values, and lines represent one average value.
Adjustable Timeframe Selection: Whether you want to see data based on the 1D chart, or the 1W chart, anything is possible. Simply change the timeframe on the dropdown menu and if there is sufficient lookback the indicator will adjust to your requested timeframe.
Customizable Historical Lookback: By default, the indicator will measure the average 60 values of your requested timeframe, however this may be adjusted to be higher or lower based on your preference. If you want to measure recent moves, 10-20 lookback may be better for you, or if you want more data for less volatile instruments, a value of 100 may be better.
Historical Display: Prevent historical levels from being removed by unchecking the "Remove Previous Drawings" option, this will allow you to examine how the levels previously interacted with price.
NY Midnight Anchoring: By checking the "Use NY Midnight" option, you may see the projection anchored to the New York midnight open time, which is often a significant level on indices.
Alerts: You may enable alerts for any of the indicator's provided levels to stay informed, even when off the charts.
█ How to use
To use the indicator, simply apply it to your chart and modify any of your desired inputs.
By default, the indicator will provide levels for the "1D" timeframe, with a desired lookback of 60, on most instruments and plans this can be gotten when you are on the 30 minute timeframe or above.
When price reaches or extends beyond a manipulation level, observe how it reacts and whether it rejects from that level, if it does this may be an indication that the candle for the timeframe you selected may be reversing.
█ SETTINGS AND OPTIONS
Customize the indicator’s behavior, timeframe sources, and visual appearance to fit your analysis style. Each setting has been designed with flexibility in mind, whether you're working on lower or higher timeframes.
Display Mode: Switch between different display styles for levels: - Default: Shows all statistical levels as individual lines.
- Areas: Plots filled zones between two customizable lookbacks to represent the range between them.
This is ideal for visually mapping high-probability zones of price activity.
Timeframe Settings:
- Show First/Second Timeframe: Choose to show one or both timeframe projections simultaneously.
- First Timeframe / Second Timeframe: Define the higher timeframe candle you want to base calculations on (e.g., 1D, 1W).
- Use NY Midnight: When enabled and using the daily timeframe, the levels will be anchored to the New York Midnight Open (00:00 EST), a key institutional timing reference, especially useful for indices and forex.
Calculation Settings:
- Main Lookback Period: The number of historical candles used in the statistical calculations. A lower number focuses on recent price action, while a higher number smooths results across broader history.
- First Lookback / Second Lookback: Used when “Areas” mode is selected to define the range of the shaded zone. For example, an area from 20 to 60 candles creates a band between short- and long-term price behavior averages.
Visual Settings:
- Line Style: Set your preferred visual style: Solid, Dashed, or Dotted.
- Remove Previous Drawings: When enabled, only the most recent projection is shown on the chart. Disable to retain previous levels and visually backtest their reactions over time.
Color Settings:
Customize each level independently to match your chart theme:
- Manipulation High/Low
- Distribution High/Low
- Open Level
- Label Text Color
Premium/Discount Zones:
- Enable Premium/Discount Zones: Overlay price zones above and below equilibrium to visualize potential overbought (premium) and oversold (discount) areas.
- Premium/Discount Colors: Fully customizable zone colors for clarity and emphasis.
Table Settings:
- Show Statistics Table: Adds an on-chart table summarizing key levels from your active timeframe(s).
- Table Cell Color: Set the background color of the table cells for visibility.
- Table Position: Choose from preset chart locations to position the table where it works best for your layout.
Alerts:
Stay on top of price interactions with key levels even when you're away from the charts.
- Manipulation Hits (High)
- Manipulation Hits (Low)
- Distribution Hits (High)
- Distribution Hits (Low)
Composite Reversal IndicatorOverview
The "Composite Reversal Indicator" aggregates five technical signals to produce a composite score that ranges from -5 (strongly bearish) to +5 (strongly bullish). These signals come from:
Relative Strength Index (RSI)
Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD)
Accumulation/Distribution (A/D)
Volume relative to its moving average
Price proximity to support and resistance levels
Each signal contributes a value of +1 (bullish), -1 (bearish), or 0 (neutral) to the total score. The raw score is plotted as a histogram, and a smoothed version is plotted as a colored line to highlight trends.
Step-by-Step Explanation
1. Customizable Inputs
The indicator starts with user-defined inputs that allow traders to tweak its settings. These inputs include:
RSI: Length (e.g., 14), oversold level (e.g., 30), and overbought level (e.g., 70).
MACD: Fast length (e.g., 12), slow length (e.g., 26), and signal length (e.g., 9).
Volume: Moving average length (e.g., 20) and multipliers for high (e.g., 1.5) and low (e.g., 0.5) volume thresholds.
Price Levels: Period for support and resistance (e.g., 50) and proximity percentage (e.g., 2%).
Score Smoothing: Length for smoothing the score (e.g., 5).
These inputs make the indicator adaptable to different trading styles, assets, or timeframes.
2. Indicator Calculations
The script calculates five key indicators using the input parameters:
RSI: Measures momentum and identifies overbought or oversold conditions.
Formula: rsi = ta.rsi(close, rsi_length)
Example: With a length of 14, it analyzes the past 14 bars of closing prices.
MACD: Tracks trend and momentum using two exponential moving averages (EMAs).
Formula: = ta.macd(close, macd_fast, macd_slow, macd_signal)
Components: MACD line (fast EMA - slow EMA), signal line (EMA of MACD line).
Accumulation/Distribution (A/D): A volume-based indicator showing buying or selling pressure.
Formula: ad = ta.accdist
Reflects cumulative flow based on price and volume.
Volume Moving Average: A simple moving average (SMA) of trading volume.
Formula: vol_ma = ta.sma(volume, vol_ma_length)
Example: A 20-bar SMA smooths volume data.
Support and Resistance Levels: Key price levels based on historical lows and highs.
Formulas:
support = ta.lowest(low, price_level_period)
resistance = ta.highest(high, price_level_period)
Example: Over 50 bars, it finds the lowest low and highest high.
These calculations provide the raw data for generating signals.
3. Signal Generation
Each indicator produces a signal based on specific conditions:
RSI Signal:
+1: RSI < oversold level (e.g., < 30) → potential bullish reversal.
-1: RSI > overbought level (e.g., > 70) → potential bearish reversal.
0: Otherwise.
Logic: Extreme RSI values suggest price may reverse.
MACD Signal:
+1: MACD line > signal line → bullish momentum.
-1: MACD line < signal line → bearish momentum.
0: Equal.
Logic: Crossovers indicate trend shifts.
A/D Signal:
+1: Current A/D > previous A/D → accumulation (bullish).
-1: Current A/D < previous A/D → distribution (bearish).
0: Unchanged.
Logic: Rising A/D shows buying pressure.
Volume Signal:
+1: Volume > high threshold (e.g., 1.5 × volume MA) → strong activity (bullish).
-1: Volume < low threshold (e.g., 0.5 × volume MA) → weak activity (bearish).
0: Otherwise.
Logic: Volume spikes often confirm reversals.
Price Signal:
+1: Close near support (within proximity %, e.g., 2%) → potential bounce.
-1: Close near resistance (within proximity %) → potential rejection.
0: Otherwise.
Logic: Price near key levels signals reversal zones.
4. Composite Score
The raw composite score is the sum of the five signals:
Formula: score = rsi_signal + macd_signal + ad_signal + vol_signal + price_signal
Range: -5 (all signals bearish) to +5 (all signals bullish).
Purpose: Combines multiple perspectives into one number.
5. Smoothed Score
A smoothed version of the score reduces noise:
Formula: score_ma = ta.sma(score, score_ma_length)
Example: With a length of 5, it averages the score over 5 bars.
Purpose: Highlights the trend rather than short-term fluctuations.
6. Visualization
The indicator plots two elements:
Raw Score: A gray histogram showing the composite score per bar.
Style: plot.style_histogram
Color: Gray.
Smoothed Score: A line that changes color:
Green: Score > 0 (bullish).
Red: Score < 0 (bearish).
Gray: Score = 0 (neutral).
Style: plot.style_line, thicker line (e.g., linewidth=2).
These visuals make it easy to spot potential reversals.
How It Works Together
The indicator combines signals from:
RSI: Momentum extremes.
MACD: Trend shifts.
A/D: Buying/selling pressure.
Volume: Confirmation of moves.
Price Levels: Key reversal zones.
By summing these into a composite score, it filters out noise and provides a unified signal. A high positive score (e.g., +3 to +5) suggests a bullish reversal, while a low negative score (e.g., -3 to -5) suggests a bearish reversal. The smoothed score helps traders focus on the trend.
Practical Use
Bullish Reversal: Smoothed score is green and rising → look for buying opportunities.
Bearish Reversal: Smoothed score is red and falling → consider selling or shorting.
Neutral: Score near 0 → wait for clearer signals.
Traders can adjust inputs to suit their strategy, making it versatile for stocks, forex, or crypto.
DTFX Algo Zones [SamuraiJack Mod]CME_MINI:NQ1!
Credits
This indicator is a modified version of an open-source tool originally developed by Lux Algo. I literally modded their indicator to create the DTFX Algo Zones version, incorporating additional features and refinements. Special thanks to Lux Algo for their original work and for providing the open-source code that made this development possible.
Introduction
DTFX Algo Zones is a technical analysis indicator designed to automatically identify key supply and demand zones on your chart using market structure and Fibonacci retracements. It helps traders spot high-probability reversal areas and important support/resistance levels at a glance. By detecting shifts in market structure (such as Break of Structure and Change of Character) and highlighting bullish or bearish zones dynamically, this tool provides an intuitive framework for planning trades. The goal is to save traders time and improve decision-making by focusing attention on the most critical price zones where market bias may confirm or reverse.
Logic & Features
• Market Structure Shift Detection (BOS & CHoCH): The indicator continuously monitors price swings and marks significant structure shifts. A Break of Structure (BOS) occurs when price breaks above a previous swing high or below a swing low, indicating a continuation of the current trend. A Change of Character (ChoCH) is detected when price breaks in the opposite direction of the prior trend, often signaling an early trend reversal. These moments are visually marked on the chart, serving as anchor points for new zones. By identifying BOS and ChoCH in real-time, the DTFX Algo Zones indicator ensures you’re aware of key trend changes as they happen.
• Auto-Drawn Fibonacci Supply/Demand Zones: Upon a valid structure shift, the indicator plots a Fibonacci-based zone between the breakout point and the preceding swing high/low (the source of the move). This creates a shaded area or band of Fibonacci retracement levels (for example 38.2%, 50%, 61.8%, etc.) representing a potential support zone in an uptrend or resistance zone in a downtrend. These supply/demand zones are derived from the natural retracement of the breakout move, highlighting where price is likely to pull back. Each zone is essentially an auto-generated Fibonacci retracement region tied to a market structure event, which traders can use to anticipate where the next pullback or bounce might occur.
• Dynamic Bullish and Bearish Zones: The DTFX Algo Zones indicator distinguishes bullish vs. bearish zones and updates them dynamically as new price action unfolds. Bullish zones (formed after bullish BOS/ChoCH) are typically highlighted in one color (e.g. green or blue) to indicate areas of demand/support where price may bounce upward. Bearish zones (formed after bearish BOS/ChoCH) are shown in another color (e.g. red/orange) to mark supply/resistance where price may stall or reverse downward. This color-coding and real-time updating allow traders to instantly recognize the market bias: for instance, a series of bullish zones implies an uptrend with multiple support levels on pullbacks, while consecutive bearish zones indicate a downtrend with resistance overhead. As old zones get invalidated or new ones appear, the chart remains current with the latest key levels, eliminating clutter from outdated levels.
• Flexible Customization: The indicator comes with several options to tailor the zones to your trading style. You can filter which zones to display – for example, show only the most recent N zones or limit to only bullish or only bearish zones – helping declutter the chart and focus on recent, relevant levels. There are settings to control zone extension (how far into the future the zones are drawn) and to automatically invalidate zones once they’re no longer relevant (for instance, if price fully breaks through a zone or a new structure shift occurs that supersedes it). Additionally, the Fibonacci retracement levels within each zone are customizable: you can choose which retracement percentages to plot, adjust their colors or line styles, and decide whether to fill the zone area for visibility. This flexibility ensures the DTFX Algo Zones can be tuned for different markets and strategies, whether you want a clean minimalist look or detailed zones with multiple internal levels.
Best Use Cases
DTFX Algo Zones is a versatile indicator that can enhance various trading strategies. Some of its best use cases include:
• Identifying High-Probability Reversal Zones: Each zone marks an area where price has a higher likelihood of stalling or reversing because it reflects a significant prior swing and Fibonacci retracement. Traders can watch these zones for entry opportunities when the market approaches them, as they often coincide with order block or strong supply/demand areas. This is especially useful for catching trend reversals or pullbacks at points where risk is lower and potential reward is higher.
• Spotting Key Support and Resistance: The automatically drawn zones act as dynamic support (below price) and resistance (above price) levels. Instead of manually drawing Fibonacci retracements or support/resistance lines, you get an instant map of the key levels derived from recent price action. This helps in quickly identifying where the next bounce (support) or rejection (resistance) might occur. Swing traders and intraday traders alike can use these zones to set alerts or anticipate reaction areas as the market moves.
• Trend-Following Entries: In a trending market, the indicator’s zones provide ideal areas to join the trend on pullbacks. For example, in an uptrend, when a new bullish zone is drawn after a BOS, it indicates a fresh demand zone – buying near the lower end of that zone on a pullback can offer a low-risk entry to ride the next leg up. Similarly, in a downtrend, selling rallies into the highlighted supply zones can position you in the direction of the prevailing trend. The zones effectively serve as a roadmap of the trend’s structure, allowing trend traders to buy dips and sell rallies with greater confidence.
• Mean-Reversion and Range Trading: Even in choppy or range-bound markets, DTFX Algo Zones can help find mean-reversion trades. If price is oscillating sideways, the zones at extremes of the range might mark where momentum is shifting (ChoCH) and price could swing back toward the mean. A trader might fade an extended move when it reaches a strong zone, anticipating a reversion. Additionally, if multiple zones cluster in an area across time (creating a zone overlap), it often signifies a particularly robust support/resistance level ideal for range trading strategies.
In all these use cases, the indicator’s ability to filter out noise and highlight structurally important levels means traders can focus on higher-probability setups and make more informed trading decisions.
Strategy – Pullback Trading with DTFX Algo Zones
One of the most effective ways to use the DTFX Algo Zones indicator is trading pullbacks in the direction of the trend. Below is a step-by-step strategy to capitalize on pullbacks using the zones, combining the indicator’s signals with sound price action analysis and risk management:
1. Identify a Market Structure Shift and Trend Bias: First, observe the chart for a recent BOS or ChoCH signal from the indicator. This will tell you the current trend bias. For instance, a bullish BOS/ChoCH means the market momentum has shifted upward (bullish bias), and a new demand zone will be drawn. A bearish structure break indicates downward momentum and creates a supply zone. Make sure the broader context supports the bias (e.g., if multiple higher timeframe zones are bullish, focus on long trades).
2. Wait for the Pullback into the Zone: Once a new zone appears, don’t chase the price immediately. Instead, wait for price to retrace back into that highlighted zone. Patience is key – let the market come to you. For a bullish setup, allow price to dip into the Fibonacci retracement zone (demand area); for a bearish setup, watch for a rally into the supply zone. Often, the middle of the zone (around the 50% retracement level) can be an optimal area where price might slow down and pivot, but it’s wise to observe price behavior across the entire zone.
3. Confirm the Entry with Price Action & Confluence: As price tests the zone, look for confirmation signals before entering the trade. This can include bullish reversal candlestick patterns (for longs) or bearish patterns (for shorts) such as engulfing candles, hammers/shooting stars, or doji indicating indecision turning to reversal. Additionally, incorporate confluence factors to strengthen the setup: for example, check if the zone overlaps with a key moving average, a round number price level, or an old support/resistance line from a higher timeframe. You might also use an oscillator (like RSI or Stochastic) to see if the pullback has reached oversold conditions in a bullish zone (or overbought in a bearish zone), suggesting a bounce is likely. The more factors aligning at the zone, the more confidence you can have in the trade. Only proceed with an entry once you see clear evidence of buyers defending a demand zone or sellers defending a supply zone.
4. Enter the Trade and Manage Risk: When you’re satisfied with the confirmation (e.g., price starts to react positively off a demand zone or shows rejection wicks in a supply zone), execute your entry in the direction of the original trend. Immediately set a stop-loss order to control risk: for a long trade, a common placement is just below the demand zone (a few ticks/pips under the swing low that formed the zone); for a short trade, place the stop just above the supply zone’s high. This way, if the zone fails and price continues beyond it, your loss is limited. Position size the trade so that this stop-loss distance corresponds to a risk you are comfortable with (for example, 1-2% of your trading capital).
5. Take Profit Strategically: Plan your take-profit targets in advance. A conservative approach is to target the origin of the move – for instance, in a long trade, you might take profit as price moves back up to the swing high (the 0% Fibonacci level of the zone) or the next significant zone or resistance level above. This often yields at least a 1:1 reward-to-risk ratio if you entered around mid-zone. More aggressive trend-following traders may leave a portion of the position running beyond the initial target, aiming for a larger move in line with the trend (for example, new higher highs in an uptrend). You can also trail your stop-loss upward behind new higher lows (for longs) or lower highs (for shorts) as the trend progresses, locking in profit while allowing for further gains.
6. Monitor Zone Invalidation: Even after entering, keep an eye on the behavior around the zone and any new zones that may form. If price fails to bounce and instead breaks decisively through the entire zone, respect that as an invalidation – the market may be signaling a deeper reversal or that the signal was false. In such a case, it’s better to exit early or stick to your stop-loss than to hold onto a losing position. The indicator will often mark or no longer highlight zones that have been invalidated by price, guiding you to shift focus to the next opportunity.
Risk Management Tips:
• Always use a stop-loss and don’t move it farther out in hope. Placing the stop just beyond the zone’s far end (the swing point) helps protect you if the pullback turns into a larger reversal.
• Aim for a favorable risk-to-reward ratio. With pullback entries near the middle or far end of a zone, you can often achieve a reward that equals or exceeds your risk. For example, risking 20 pips to make 20+ pips (1:1 or better) is a prudent starting point. Adjust targets based on market structure – if the next resistance is 50 pips away, consider that upside against your risk.
• Use confluence and context: Don’t take every zone signal in isolation. The highest probability trades come when the DTFX Algo Zone aligns with other analysis (trend direction, chart patterns, higher timeframe support/resistance, etc.). This filtered approach will reduce trades taken in weak zones or counter-trend traps.
• Embrace patience and selectivity: Not all zones are equal. It can be wise to skip very narrow or insignificant zones and wait for those that form after a strong BOS/ChoCH (indicating a powerful move). Larger zones or zones formed during high-volume times tend to produce more reliable pullback opportunities.
• Review and adapt: After each trade, note how price behaved around the zone. If you notice certain Fib levels (like 50% or 61.8%) within the zone consistently provide the best entries, you can refine your approach to focus on those. Similarly, adjust the indicator’s settings if needed – for example, if too many minor zones are cluttering your screen, limit to the last few or increase the structure length parameter to capture only more significant swings.
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By combining the DTFX Algo Zones indicator with disciplined confirmation and risk management, traders can improve their timing on pullback entries and avoid chasing moves. This indicator shines in helping you trade what you see, not what you feel – the clearly marked zones and structure shifts keep you grounded in price action reality. Whether you’re a trend trader looking to buy the dip/sell the rally, or a reversal trader hunting for exhaustion points, DTFX Algo Zones provides a robust visual aid to elevate your trading decisions. Use it as a complementary tool in your analysis to stay on the right side of the market’s structure and enhance your trading performance.
JJ Psychological Levels (125 Increments)Psychological Levels Indicator
Description:
The Psychological Levels Indicator is a versatile tool designed for traders to identify key price levels that often act as support or resistance zones in the market. These levels are plotted at regular intervals, customizable by the user, starting from a base price level. This is particularly useful for spotting psychological price points that traders and investors frequently monitor.
Key Features:
1.Dynamic Psychological Levels:
- The script calculates and displays horizontal lines at price levels separated by customizable increments (default: 125 points).
- These levels are dynamically adjusted to the visible range of the chart.
2. Customizable Inputs:
- Starting Level: Set the base level from which increments are calculated (e.g., 0 or 1000).
- Step Size: Define the interval between levels (e.g., 125 for indices like Bank NIFTY).
3. Visual Representation:
- Horizontal lines are drawn at each psychological level, helping traders quickly identify key zones.
- Labels are placed next to each level, displaying the corresponding price for easy reference.
4. Application Across Instruments:
- This indicator works seamlessly with various asset classes, including stocks, indices, forex, and cryptocurrencies.
How to Use:
1.Identify Key Price Zones:
- Use the plotted psychological levels to spot areas where price action is likely to react.
- Levels such as 1125, 1250, and 1375 (for a step size of 125) are visually highlighted.
2. Plan Trades Around Key Levels:
- These levels can act as support/resistance or breakout points, providing opportunities for entry, exit, and stop-loss placement.
3. Customizable Settings:
- Adjust the starting level and step size to tailor the indicator to your trading instrument or strategy.
Why Psychological Levels Matter:
Psychological levels are widely followed by traders and often coincide with key market turning points due to their significance in human behavior and market psychology. They are frequently used by institutional traders, making them valuable reference points for intraday and swing trading.
Custom Settings:
- **Starting Level:** Default: `0`
- **Step Size:** Default: `125`
Disclaimer:
This indicator is a technical analysis tool and is not intended to provide financial advice. Always combine it with other indicators and perform your due diligence before making trading decisions.
MSTR-BTC PremiumThis custom indicator, “MSTR-BTC Premium with High, Average, and Low Levels,” helps you analyze the premium of MicroStrategy Incorporated’s (MSTR) stock price in relation to its Bitcoin holdings. By comparing the market capitalization of MSTR to the value of its Bitcoin holdings (using BTCUSD from Coinbase), this indicator calculates a premium that reflects how much the stock price deviates from its Bitcoin-related value.
Key Features:
• Premium Line: The primary feature is the “Premium,” which shows the ratio of MSTR’s market cap relative to its Bitcoin holdings and the BTCUSD price.
• High, Average, and Low Levels: The indicator calculates the highest, lowest, and average premium values over a user-defined period (default is 14 bars). These levels help identify overbought and oversold conditions relative to the stock’s Bitcoin valuation.
• Visual Shading: The area between the premium line and the average is shaded, making it easier to see when the premium is above or below its typical level. Optional shading is also available between the high and low levels to visualize the price range.
How to Use:
• Overbought/Undervalued Conditions: When the premium line rises significantly above the average, it may indicate that MSTR stock is overbought compared to its Bitcoin holdings. Conversely, when the premium falls below the average or approaches the low line, it might signal an undervalued opportunity.
• Trend and Mean Reversion: The high and low lines provide insight into extreme levels. Monitoring these alongside the average can assist in identifying potential mean reversion trades.
Customization:
• Calculation Period: The period for calculating the high, low, and average values can be adjusted to suit your trading strategy (default is 14).
• Shading Options: By default, the area between the premium and its average is shaded. You can enable or disable the shading between the high and low as needed.
This indicator is particularly useful for traders and investors following MicroStrategy (MSTR) and its Bitcoin strategy, providing a deeper understanding of the stock’s relationship to its underlying Bitcoin assets. It can assist in identifying key levels for decision-making based on deviations from historical norms.
How to Add the Indicator:
1. Adjust the calculation period (default is 14) to customize the analysis according to your preferred timeframe.
2. Watch for significant deviations of the premium line from its average to identify potential overbought/oversold conditions.
3. Use the high and low levels to help gauge extreme premium values and possible mean reversion opportunities.
Enjoy the analysis and make more informed decisions with the MSTR-BTC Premium Indicator!
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Sell Signals EMA+SMAIndicator Overview:
This indicator identifies sell signals based on candlestick patterns, volume conditions, and moving average confirmations. It also plots support and resistance levels based on pivot highs and pivot lows. You can configure different settings like pivot lengths, moving average periods, and candlestick pattern conditions for the sell signals.
Configurable Settings:
Pivot High Length: Defines the number of bars used to calculate the resistance levels (pivot highs).
Pivot Low Length: Defines the number of bars used to calculate the support levels (pivot lows).
Volume SMA Length: The period of the simple moving average (SMA) for volume. Used to filter signals based on high volume.
Close SMA Length: The period of the simple moving average (SMA) for the close price. Used for confirmation of sell signals.
Pin Bar High Ratio: The ratio for defining the size of the upper wick in a bearish pin bar.
Pin Bar Low Ratio: The ratio for defining the size of the lower wick in a bearish pin bar.
How It Works:
Support and Resistance:
The indicator plots red lines for resistance (pivot highs) and green lines for support (pivot lows).
These levels are updated as new pivot points are detected based on the configured pivot lengths.
Sell Signal Conditions:
Candlestick Patterns: The indicator checks for two bearish patterns:
Bearish Pin Bar: A candle with a large upper wick and small lower wick where the close is below the open.
Bearish Engulfing: A candle where the current close is lower than the previous low, and the current open is higher than the previous high.
Volume Condition: The volume must be above the configured simple moving average (SMA) of the volume.
Confirmation: A sell signal is confirmed only when the price crosses below the configured SMA for the close price.
Sell Signals:
If all the conditions (candlestick pattern, volume, and confirmation) are met, the indicator will plot a red "Sell" label above the candle.
Additionally, a blue triangle will appear above the candle to indicate that the sell signal has been confirmed.
How to Use:
Adjust the Settings:
Open the settings of the indicator and adjust the parameters like pivot lengths, moving average periods, and candlestick pattern ratios based on your preferences.
Identify Key Levels:
Watch the red resistance and green support lines to identify key levels where price may reverse.
Look for Sell Signals:
When a red "Sell" label appears, it indicates a possible sell opportunity.
Ensure that a blue triangle (confirmation) also appears to validate the sell signal.
Manage Risk:
Use the support and resistance levels along with the sell signals to define your entry, stop-loss, and take-profit levels.
This indicator helps you identify potential bearish reversal points with configurable settings for added flexibility.
Price Action Analyst [OmegaTools]Price Action Analyst (PAA) is an advanced trading tool designed to assist traders in identifying key price action structures such as order blocks, market structure shifts, liquidity grabs, and imbalances. With its fully customizable settings, the script offers both novice and experienced traders insights into potential market movements by visually highlighting premium/discount zones, breakout signals, and significant price levels.
This script utilizes complex logic to determine significant price action patterns and provides dynamic tools to spot strong market trends, liquidity pools, and imbalances across different timeframes. It also integrates an internal backtesting function to evaluate win rates based on price interactions with supply and demand zones.
The script combines multiple analysis techniques, including market structure shifts, order block detection, fair value gaps (FVG), and ICT bias detection, to provide a comprehensive and holistic market view.
Key Features:
Order Block Detection: Automatically detects order blocks based on price action and strength analysis, highlighting potential support/resistance zones.
Market Structure Analysis: Tracks internal and external market structure changes with gradient color-coded visuals.
Liquidity Grabs & Breakouts: Detects potential liquidity grab and breakout areas with volume confirmation.
Fair Value Gaps (FVG): Identifies bullish and bearish FVGs based on historical price action and threshold calculations.
ICT Bias: Integrates ICT bias analysis, dynamically adjusting based on higher-timeframe analysis.
Supply and Demand Zones: Highlights supply and demand zones using customizable colors and thresholds, adjusting dynamically based on market conditions.
Trend Lines: Automatically draws trend lines based on significant price pivots, extending them dynamically over time.
Backtesting: Internal backtesting engine to calculate the win rate of signals generated within supply and demand zones.
Percentile-Based Pricing: Plots key percentile price levels to visualize premium, fair, and discount pricing zones.
High Customizability: Offers extensive user input options for adjusting zone detection, color schemes, and structure analysis.
User Guide:
Order Blocks: Order blocks are significant support or resistance zones where strong buyers or sellers previously entered the market. These zones are detected based on pivot points and engulfing price action. The strength of each block is determined by momentum, volume, and liquidity confirmations.
Demand Zones: Displayed in shades of blue based on their strength. The darker the color, the stronger the zone.
Supply Zones: Displayed in shades of red based on their strength. These zones highlight potential resistance areas.
The zones will dynamically extend as long as they remain valid. Users can set a maximum number of order blocks to be displayed.
Market Structure: Market structure is classified into internal and external shifts. A bullish or bearish market structure break (MSB) occurs when the price moves past a previous high or low. This script tracks these breaks and plots them using a gradient color scheme:
Internal Structure: Short-term market structure, highlighting smaller movements.
External Structure: Long-term market shifts, typically more significant.
Users can choose how they want the structure to be visualized through the "Market Structure" setting, choosing from different visual methods.
Liquidity Grabs: The script identifies liquidity grabs (false breakouts designed to trap traders) by monitoring price action around highs and lows of previous bars. These are represented by diamond shapes:
Liquidity Buy: Displayed below bars when a liquidity grab occurs near a low.
Liquidity Sell: Displayed above bars when a liquidity grab occurs near a high.
Breakouts: Breakouts are detected based on strong price momentum beyond key levels:
Breakout Buy: Triggered when the price closes above the highest point of the past 20 bars with confirmation from volume and range expansion.
Breakout Sell: Triggered when the price closes below the lowest point of the past 20 bars, again with volume and range confirmation.
Fair Value Gaps (FVG): Fair value gaps (FVGs) are periods where the price moves too quickly, leaving an unbalanced market condition. The script identifies these gaps:
Bullish FVG: When there is a gap between the low of two previous bars and the high of a recent bar.
Bearish FVG: When a gap occurs between the high of two previous bars and the low of the recent bar.
FVGs are color-coded and can be filtered by their size to focus on more significant gaps.
ICT Bias: The script integrates the ICT methodology by offering an auto-calculated higher-timeframe bias:
Long Bias: Suggests the market is in an uptrend based on higher timeframe analysis.
Short Bias: Indicates a downtrend.
Neutral Bias: Suggests no clear directional bias.
Trend Lines: Automatic trend lines are drawn based on significant pivot highs and lows. These lines will dynamically adjust based on price movement. Users can control the number of trend lines displayed and extend them over time to track developing trends.
Percentile Pricing: The script also plots the 25th percentile (discount zone), 75th percentile (premium zone), and a fair value price. This helps identify whether the current price is overbought (premium) or oversold (discount).
Customization:
Zone Strength Filter: Users can set a minimum strength threshold for order blocks to be displayed.
Color Customization: Users can choose colors for demand and supply zones, market structure, breakouts, and FVGs.
Dynamic Zone Management: The script allows zones to be deleted after a certain number of bars or dynamically adjusts zones based on recent price action.
Max Zone Count: Limits the number of supply and demand zones shown on the chart to maintain clarity.
Backtesting & Win Rate: The script includes a backtesting engine to calculate the percentage of respect on the interaction between price and demand/supply zones. Results are displayed in a table at the bottom of the chart, showing the percentage rating for both long and short zones. Please note that this is not a win rate of a simulated strategy, it simply is a measure to understand if the current assets tends to respect more supply or demand zones.
How to Use:
Load the script onto your chart. The default settings are optimized for identifying key price action zones and structure on intraday charts of liquid assets.
Customize the settings according to your strategy. For example, adjust the "Max Orderblocks" and "Strength Filter" to focus on more significant price action areas.
Monitor the liquidity grabs, breakouts, and FVGs for potential trade opportunities.
Use the bias and market structure analysis to align your trades with the prevailing market trend.
Refer to the backtesting win rates to evaluate the effectiveness of the zones in your trading.
Terms & Conditions:
By using this script, you agree to the following terms:
Educational Purposes Only: This script is provided for informational and educational purposes and does not constitute financial advice. Use at your own risk.
No Warranty: The script is provided "as-is" without any guarantees or warranties regarding its accuracy or completeness. The creator is not responsible for any losses incurred from the use of this tool.
Open-Source License: This script is open-source and may be modified or redistributed in accordance with the TradingView open-source license. Proper credit to the original creator, OmegaTools, must be maintained in any derivative works.
CARNAC Trading - Dynamic Support and Resistance LevelsThe **CARNAC Trading - Dynamic Support and Resistance Levels** indicator is designed to help traders identify key support and resistance levels on any chart timeframe. This indicator dynamically detects major support and resistance levels based on historical price pivots and displays them as lines on the chart. The levels are color-coded for easy identification—**green lines** represent support levels below the current price, while **red lines** represent resistance levels above the current price.
Key Features:
- Dynamic Support/Resistance Detection**: Automatically identifies the strongest support and resistance levels on the chart.
- Timeframe Selection**: Allows users to choose a specific timeframe for detecting support and resistance levels, independent of the chart's timeframe.
- Pivot Strength and Lookback Period**: Customizable inputs to control how far back the indicator looks and how strong the pivots need to be for support/resistance detection.
- Level Limitation**: Limits the number of support and resistance lines to keep charts clean, ensuring only the most relevant levels are displayed.
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How to Use the Indicator:
Inputs and Settings:
1. **Lookback Period**: Defines how many bars back the indicator will consider for detecting support and resistance levels. You can adjust this depending on how much historical data you want to include. A larger value will capture more significant levels, while a smaller value focuses on more recent price action.
2. **Pivot Strength**: This setting determines how significant a high or low must be to qualify as a pivot. A higher pivot strength will capture stronger, more critical levels, while a lower value will detect more frequent, minor pivots.
3. **Max Levels Above/Below Price**: This controls the maximum number of support and resistance levels displayed on each side of the current price. Keeping this number low helps reduce clutter and focuses on the most important levels.
4. **Timeframe for Support/Resistance Detection**: Select the timeframe used for detecting support and resistance levels, which can differ from the chart's timeframe. This is helpful when you're trading on shorter timeframes but want to see key levels from a higher timeframe (e.g., detecting daily levels while trading intraday).
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Visualization:
- **Green Lines**: Represent support levels below the current price. These are potential areas where buying interest may increase, and the price could bounce upwards.
- **Red Lines**: Represent resistance levels above the current price. These are potential areas where selling interest may increase, and the price could fall downwards.
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Example Usage:
1. **Identifying Support and Resistance Zones**: Use this indicator to identify critical support and resistance zones. These are areas where the price has historically reversed or paused, making them ideal for setting entry, exit, stop-loss, or take-profit levels.
2. **Trend Analysis**: By observing which side of the current price the majority of lines are on (more red or more green), traders can gauge whether the market is facing more resistance or support, helping them align with the current trend.
3. **Timeframe Flexibility**: You can choose to detect support and resistance levels from higher timeframes (e.g., Daily or Weekly) while trading on lower timeframes (e.g., 15-minute or 1-hour charts). This gives you a macro-level view of key price levels while executing trades on the micro-level.
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Recommendations:
- **Swing Traders**: Use this indicator with a larger lookback period and higher pivot strength to capture major long-term support and resistance levels.
- **Scalpers and Intraday Traders**: Use shorter lookback periods and lower pivot strengths to detect key levels within a shorter timeframe.
By customizing the inputs and tailoring them to your trading style, this indicator can provide valuable insights into price levels where significant buying or selling activity is likely to occur, helping you make more informed trading decisions.
Fibonacci Warzone BoxesThe "Fibonacci Warzone Boxes" is a unique trading indicator that leverages the power of Fibonacci retracement levels to identify critical support and resistance zones. Designed for both seasoned traders and novices, this tool dynamically calculates the 38.2% and 61.8% retracement levels from the highest and lowest prices within a user-defined lookback period and timeframe. By highlighting these zones, the indicator assists traders in making informed decisions about entry and exit points.
Unlike standard Fibonacci tools, the "Fibonacci Warzone Boxes" provides a visual representation of Fibonacci levels in the form of easy-to-interpret boxes, enhancing the decision-making process. This method helps traders quickly understand where significant price action can occur, improving their reaction time and strategic approach to the markets.
A. Key Features:
- Dynamic Fibonacci Levels: Automatically updates Fibonacci retracement levels based on the price action within the selected timeframe and lookback period.
- Customizable Settings: Users can easily adjust the timeframe, lookback period, and box transparency to suit their trading style and the specific characteristics of the asset they are trading.
- Visual Effectiveness: The indicator uses colored boxes (customizable in terms of color and transparency) to clearly denote the Fibonacci war zones, making it easy to spot key levels at a glance.
B. Usage:
To use this indicator, simply apply it to any chart and set the desired timeframe and lookback period. The indicator is particularly useful in markets with clear trends where Fibonacci levels can predict potential reversal points.
C. Benefits:
Enhanced Decision Making: Helps traders identify potential buy and sell zones based on historical price levels.
Adaptability: Works on any timeframe and with any market, making it a versatile tool for various trading strategies.
Ease of Use: Designed with a user-friendly interface, requiring minimal setup for optimal performance.
D. Guidelines for Use:
Ensure your chart is uncluttered to make the best use of this indicator.
Adjust the settings based on the volatility and characteristics of the market you are trading.
Combine this tool with other indicators for a comprehensive trading strategy, but avoid overcrowding the chart to maintain clarity.
Swing Volume Profiles [LuxAlgo]The Swing Volume Profiles indicator aims to calculate and highlight trading activity at specific price levels between two swing points; allowing traders to reveal dominant and/or significant price levels based on volume.
By measuring traded volume at all price levels in the market over a specified time period, the script can also be used to detect some key analysis generally such as supply & demand, buy-side & sell-side liquidity levels, unfilled liquidity voids, and imbalances that can highlight on the chart.
🔶 USAGE
A volume profile is an advanced charting tool that displays the traded volume at different price levels over a specific period. It helps you visualize where the majority of trading activity has occurred.
Key Levels are the areas where the volume is concentrated or where there are significant volume spikes. These levels are known as key support and resistance levels. High-volume nodes indicate areas of high activity and are likely to act as support or resistance in the future.
Volume profile also helps identify value areas, which represent the price levels where the most trading activity has taken place. These levels can act as areas of support or resistance as traders perceive them as fair value.
The Point of Control describes the price level where the most volume was traded. A Naked Point of Control (also called a Virgin Point of Control) is a previous POC that has not been traded. Extending PoC options 'Until Bar Cross' or 'Until Bar Touch' helps in identifying Naked Point of Control Lines.
Previous PoC levels can serve as support and resistance for future price movements. Extending PoC Level 'Until Last Bar' option will help to identify such levels.
🔶 DETAILS
One of the unique features of the script is its ability to detect some other key levels such as levels of acceptance and rejection.
Levels of rejection we may summarize as supply and demand levels, these are also referred to as buy-side and sell-side liquidity levels. They usually occur at extreme highs or lows, where prices may be too high for buyers (high supply, low demand) or too low for sellers (low supply, high demand)
Levels of acceptance are the levels where Liquidity Voids occur, these are also referred to imbalances. Liquidity voids are sudden changes in price when the price jumps from one level to another. The peculiar thing about liquidity voids is that they almost always fill up, so we call them levels of acceptance.
🔶 ALERTS
When an alert is configured, the user will have the ability to be notified in case:
Point Of Control Line is touched/crossed
Value Area High Line is touched/crossed
Value Area Low Line is touched/crossed
🔶 SETTINGS
🔹 Display Options
Mode: Controls the lookback length of detection and visualization, where Present assumes last X bars specifid in '# Bars' option and Historical assumes all data available to the user as well as allowed limits of visiual objects (boxs, lines, labels etc)
# Bars: Controls the lookback length.
🔹 Swing Volume Profiles
The script takes into account user-defined parameters and plots volume profiles. Due to Pine Script™ drwaing objects limit only total volume profiles are presented.
Swing Detection Length: Lookback period
Swing Volume Profiles: Toggles the visibility of the Volume Profiles, with color options to differentiate the Value Area within a profile.
Profile Range Background Fill: Toggles the visibility of the Volume Profiles Range
🔹 Point of Control (PoC)
Point of Control (POC) – The price level for the time period with the highest traded volume
Point of Control (PoC): Toggles the visibility of the Point of Control
Developing PoC: Toggles the visibility of the Developing PoC
Extend PoC: Option that allows detecting virgin PoC levels. Virgin Point of Control (VPoC) is defined as a Point of Control that has never been revisited or touched. The option also allows PoC levels to extend till the last bar aiming to present levels from history where the levels were traded significantly and those levels can be used as support and resistance levels.
🔹 Value Area (VA)
Value Area (VA) – The range of price levels in which the specified percentage of all volume was traded during the time period.
Value Area Volume %: Specifies percentage of the Value Area
Value Area High (VAH): Toggles the visibility of the Value Area High, the highest price level within the Value Area
Value Area Low (VAL): Toggles the visibility of the Value Area Low, the lowest price level within the Value Area
Value Area (VA) Background Fill: Toggles the visibility of the Value Area Range
🔹 Liquidity Levels / Voids
Unfilled Liquidity, Thresh: Enable display of the Unfilled Liquidity Levels and Liquidity Voids, where threshold value defines the significance of the level.
🔹 Profile Stats
Position, Size: Specifies the position and the size of the label presenting Profile Stats, the tooltip of the label includes all related info for each profile.
Price, Price Change, and Cumulative Volume: Enable display of the given options on the chart.
🔹 Volume Profile Others
Number of Rows: Specify how many rows each histogram will have. Caution, having it set to high values will quickly hit Pine Script™ drawing objects limit and may cause fewer historical profiles to be displayed.
Placement: Place profile either left or right.
Profile Width %: Alters the width of the rows in the histogram, relative to the calculated profile length.
🔶 RELATED SCRIPTS
Alternative Liquidity Void Detection script, Buyside-Sellside-Liquidity
Candle 2 Closure [LuxAlgo]The Candle 2 Closure tool detects a specific reversal pattern on the chart spanning four bars. The first bar trades into a key price level. The second bar trades outside the first bar's range, but closes inside, indicating a reversal. The third bar closes outside the second bar's range, in the direction of the reversal, creating a price expansion. The fourth bar is a continuation of prices in that same direction.
This tool features key levels, equilibrium zones, and real-time alarms upon confirmation of the second and third candles of the pattern.
This specific part of the more complete Fractal model by TTrades was requested by a lot of you. We are happy to bring it to you and wish you a merry Christmas!
🔶 USAGE
This pattern is a TTrades concept: a reversal setup that is very easy to understand. It occurs when the current bar trades outside of the previous bar's range, but closes inside it. In other words, traders try to push prices outside of the previous bar's range, but fail. This is considered a reversal, meaning that traders encountered opposing forces that overwhelmed them. Thus, the expectation is that prices will trade in the new direction, changing the market bias from bullish to bearish, or vice versa.
Let's look at the example in the chart, where the four candles of this setup are marked. Note that we have selected a perfect setup, where all conditions are met.
Candle 1: This bar traded into a key price area at the top of the range, spanning several months.
Candle 2: This bar traded outside the range of Candle 1, but failed to close outside. This is the reversal.
Candle 3: The wick of this bar formed at or below the equilibrium zone of Candle 2, and it closed outside the range of Candle 2. This is the expansion.
Candle 4: At this point, the setup is complete, and the expectation for this candle is that it will trade in the same direction. The top of the candle is at or below the equilibrium zone of Candle 3. This is the continuation.
In a strong setup, the top or bottom of the next bar will form inside the equilibrium zone defined by the highlighted areas on candles 2 and 3.
This is a perfect bearish setup, featuring all elements. Not all setups will be like this, but when this setup occurs, it is important for traders to be aware of it.
The tool is highly customizable from the settings panel and features real-time alerts at candle 2 and 3 confirmations.
Now, let's take a broader view of the same chart. We have disabled the display of candle 2 and filtered the setups with a length of 50.
As we can see, most of the last 17 setups found on the EUR/USD daily chart lead to multi-day or multi-month price movements.
🔹 Filtering Reversals
The tool features a reversals filter that is disabled by default. This filter allows us to filter out minor reversals and display only those that are important.
Traders can adjust the length parameter to display reversals only at the top or bottom of the last N specified bars. We can see some examples in the chart.
🔹 Wick Threshold
From the settings panel, traders can fine-tune the equilibrium zone for candle 2.
If the wick exceeds the threshold expressed as a percentage of the total bar range, the equilibrium zone will be calculated based only on the wick. In all other cases, the full bar range will be used.
🔶 SETTINGS
Candle 2 (Reversal): Enable or disable Candle 2 reversals.
Candle 3 (Expansion): Enable or disable Candle 3 expansions.
Reversals Filter: Filter reversals as the highest or lowest of the last N bars.
Wick Threshold %: Filter wicks as percentage of total bar range.
🔹 Style
Bullish Color: Select bullish color.
Bearish Color: Select bearish color.
Transparency: Select the transparency level. 0 is solid and 100 is fully transparent.
Levels: Enable or disable the horizontal levels.
Candle 2 Zone: Enable or disable the Candle 2 equilibrium zones.
Candle 3 Zone: Enable or disable the Candle 3 equilibrium zones.
🔹 Alerts
Candle 2 Alerts: Enable or disable Candle 2 alerts.
Candle 3 Alerts: Enable or disable Candle 3 alerts.
6-9 session & levels6-9 Session & Levels - Customizable Range Analysis Indicator
Description:
This indicator provides comprehensive session-based range analysis designed for intraday traders. It calculates and displays key levels based on a customizable session period (default 6:00-9:00 AM ET).
Core Features:
Session Tracking
Monitors user-defined session times with timezone support
Displays session open, high, and low levels
Highlights session range with optional box visualization
Shows previous day RTH (Regular Trading Hours: 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM) levels
Range Levels
25%, 50%, and 75% range levels within the session
Range deviations at 0.5x, 1.0x, and 2.0x multiples
Fibonacci extension levels (customizable, default 1.33x and 1.66x)
Optional fill zones between Fibonacci levels
Time Zone Highlighting
Marks the 9:40-9:50 AM period as a potential reversal zone
Vertical lines with shading to identify key time windows
Statistical Analysis
Calculates mean and median extension levels based on historical sessions
Displays statistics table showing current range, average range, range difference, and z-score
Customizable sample size (1-100 sessions) for statistical calculations
Option to anchor extensions from either session open or high/low points
Input Settings Explained:
Session Settings
Levels Session Time: Define your session window in HHMM-HHMM format (default: 0600-0900)
Time Zone: Choose from UTC, America/New_York, America/Chicago, America/Los_Angeles, Europe/London, or Asia/Tokyo
Anchor Settings
Show Session Anchor: Toggle the session anchor line (marks session open price at 6:00 AM)
Anchor Style/Color/Width: Customize appearance (Solid/Dashed/Dotted, color, 1-4 width)
Show Anchor Label: Display price label for the anchor
Session Open Line: Similar options for the session open reference line
Range Box Settings
Show Range Box: Display a shaded rectangle highlighting the session high-to-low range
Range Box Color: Set the box background color and transparency
Range Levels (25%/50%/75%)
Show Range Levels: Toggle all three intermediate levels on/off
Individual Level Styling: Each level (25%, 50%, 75%) has its own color, style, and width settings
Show Range Level Labels: Display price labels for each level
Range Deviations
Show Range Deviations: Toggle deviation levels on/off
0.5x/1.0x/2.0x Settings: Each deviation multiplier can be customized with its own color, line style (Solid/Dashed/Dotted), and width
Show Range Deviation Labels: Display labels showing the deviation price levels
Previous Day RTH Levels
Show Previous RTH Levels: Display yesterday's regular trading hours high and low
RTH High/Low Styling: Separate color, style, and width settings for each level
Show Previous RTH Labels: Toggle price labels for RTH levels
Time Zones
Show 9:40-9:50 AM Zone: Highlight this specific time period with vertical lines and shading
Zone Color: Set the background fill color for the time zone
Zone Label Color/Text: Customize the label appearance and text
Fibonacci Extension Settings
Show Fibonacci Extensions: Toggle Fib levels on/off
Fib Extension Color/Style/Width: Customize line appearance
Show Fib Extension Labels: Display price labels
Fib Ext Level 1/2: Set custom multipliers (default 1.33 and 1.66, range 0-5 in 0.1 increments)
Show Fibonacci Fills: Display shaded zones between Fib levels
Fib Fill Color: Customize the fill color and transparency
Session High/Low Settings
Show Session High/Low Lines: Display the actual session extremes
Style/Color/Width: Customize line appearance
Show Labels: Toggle price labels for high/low levels
Extension Stats Settings
Show Statistical Levels on Chart: Display mean and median extension levels based on historical data
Extension Anchor Point: Choose whether to anchor from "Open" or "High/Low" of the session
Number of Sessions for Statistics: Set sample size (1-100, default 60) for calculating averages
Mean/Median High Extension: Separate styling for each statistical level (color, style, width)
Mean/Median Low Extension: Separate styling for downside statistical levels
Tables
Show Statistics Table: Display a summary table with current range, average range, difference, z-score, and sample size
Table Position: Choose from 9 positions (Bottom/Middle/Top + Center/Left/Right)
Table Text Size: Select from Auto, Tiny, Small, Normal, Large, or Huge
Display Settings
Projection Offset: Number of bars to extend lines forward (default 24)
Label Size: Choose from Tiny, Small, Normal, or Large
Price Decimal Precision: Set decimal places for price labels (0-6)
How It Works:
The indicator tracks the specified session period and calculates the session's open, high, low, and range. At the end of the session (9:00 AM by default), it projects all configured levels forward for the trading day. The statistical features analyze the last N sessions (you choose the number) to calculate typical extension behavior from either the session open or the session high/low points.
The z-score calculation helps identify whether the current session's range is normal, expanded, or contracted compared to recent history, allowing traders to adjust expectations for the rest of the day.
Use Case:
This indicator helps traders identify key support and resistance levels based on early session price action, understand current range context relative to historical averages, and spot potential reversal zones during specific time periods.
Note: This indicator is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Always perform your own analysis before making trading decisions.
ULTIMATE ORDER FLOW SYSTEM🔥 ULTIMATE ORDER FLOW SYSTEM
Overview
This comprehensive order flow analysis tool combines **Volume Profile**, **Cumulative Delta**, and **Large Order Detection** to identify high-probability trading setups. The script analyzes institutional order flow patterns and volume distribution to pinpoint key levels where price is likely to react.
📊 Core Components & Methodology
🔥 ULTIMATE ORDER FLOW SYSTEM
Overview
This comprehensive order flow analysis tool combines Volume Profile, Cumulative Delta, and Large Order Detection to identify high-probability trading setups. The script analyzes institutional order flow patterns and volume distribution to pinpoint key levels where price is likely to react.
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📊 Core Components & Methodology
1. Volume Profile Analysis
The script constructs a horizontal volume profile by:
• Dividing the price range into configurable rows (default: 20)
• Accumulating volume at each price level over a lookback period (default: 50 bars)
• Separating buy volume (green bars close > open) from sell volume (red bars)
• Identifying three critical levels:
o POC (Point of Control): Price level with highest traded volume - acts as a strong magnet
o VAH/VAL (Value Area High/Low): Contains 70% of total volume - defines fair value zone
o HVN (High Volume Nodes): Resistance zones where institutions accumulated positions
o LVN (Low Volume Nodes): Thin zones that price moves through quickly - ideal targets
Why This Matters: Institutional traders leave footprints through volume. HVN zones show where large players defended levels, making them reliable support/resistance.
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2. Cumulative Delta (Order Flow)
Tracks the running total of buying vs selling pressure:
• Bar Delta: Difference between buy and sell volume per candle
• Cumulative Delta: Sum of all bar deltas - shows net directional pressure
• Delta Moving Average: Smoothed delta (20-period) to identify trend
• Delta Divergences:
o Bullish: Price makes lower low, but delta makes higher low (absorption at bottom)
o Bearish: Price makes higher high, but delta makes lower high (exhaustion at top)
How It Works: When cumulative delta trends up while price consolidates, it signals accumulation. Delta divergences reveal when smart money is positioned opposite to retail expectations.
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3. Large Order Detection
Identifies institutional-sized orders in real-time:
• Compares current bar volume to 20-period moving average
• Flags orders exceeding 2.5x average volume (configurable multiplier)
• Distinguishes bullish (green circles below) vs bearish (red circles above) large orders
Rationale: Sudden volume spikes at key levels indicate institutional participation - the "fuel" needed for breakouts or reversals.
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🎯 Trading Signal Logic
Combined Setup Criteria
The script generates SHORT and LONG signals when multiple conditions align:
SHORT Signal Requirements:
1. Price reaches an HVN resistance zone (within 0.2%)
2. Large sell order detected (volume spike + red candle)
3. Cumulative delta is bearish OR bearish divergence present
4. 10-bar cooldown between signals (prevents overtrading)
LONG Signal Requirements:
1. Price reaches an HVN support zone
2. Large buy order detected (volume spike + green candle)
3. Cumulative delta is bullish OR bullish divergence present
4. 10-bar cooldown enforced
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🔧 Customization Options
Setting - Purpose - Recommendation
Volume Profile Rows - Granularity of level detection - 20 (balanced)
Lookback Period - Historical data analyzed - 50 bars (intraday), 200 (swing)
Large Order Multiplier - Sensitivity to volume spikes - 2.5x (standard), 3.5x (conservative)
HVN Threshold - Resistance zone detection - 1.3 (default)
LVN Threshold - Target zone identification - 0.6 (default)
Divergence Lookback - Pivot detection period - 5 bars (responsive)
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📈 Dashboard Indicators
The real-time panel displays:
• POC: Current Point of Control price
• Location: Whether price is at HVN resistance
• Orders: Current large buy/sell activity
• Cumulative Δ: Net order flow value + trend direction
• Divergence: Active bullish/bearish divergences
• Bar Strength: % of candle volume that's directional (>65% = strong)
• SETUP: Current trade signal (LONG/SHORT/WAIT)
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🎨 Visual System
• Yellow POC Line: Highest volume level - primary pivot
• Blue Value Area Box: Fair value zone (VAH to VAL)
• Red HVN Zones: Resistance/support from institutional accumulation
• Green LVN Zones: Low-liquidity targets for quick moves
• Volume Bars: Green (buy pressure) vs Red (sell pressure) distribution
• Triangles: LONG (green up) and SHORT (red down) entry signals
• Diamonds: Divergence warnings (cyan=bullish, fuchsia=bearish)
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💡 How This Script Is Unique
Unlike standalone volume profile or delta indicators, this script:
1. Synthesizes three complementary methods - volume structure, order flow momentum, and liquidity detection
2. Requires multi-factor confirmation - signals only trigger when price, volume, and delta align at key zones
3. Adapts to market regime - delta filters ensure you're trading with the dominant order flow direction
4. Provides context, not just signals - the dashboard helps you understand why a setup is forming
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⚙️ Best Practices
Timeframes:
• 5-15 min: Scalping (use 30-50 bar lookback)
• 1-4 hour: Swing trading (use 100-200 bar lookback)
Risk Management:
• Enter on signal candle close
• Stop loss: Beyond nearest HVN/LVN zone
• Target 1: Next LVN level
• Target 2: Opposite value area boundary
Filters:
• Avoid signals during major news events
• Require bar delta strength >65% for aggressive entries
• Wait for delta MA cross confirmation in ranging markets
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🚨 Alerts Available
• Long Setup Trigger
• Short Setup Trigger
• Bullish/Bearish Divergence Detection
• Large Buy/Sell Order Execution
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📚 Educational Context
This methodology is based on principles used by professional order flow traders:
• Market Profile Theory: Volume distribution reveals fair value
• Tape Reading: Large orders show institutional intent
• Auction Theory: Price seeks areas of liquidity imbalance (LVN zones)
The script automates pattern recognition that discretionary traders spend years learning to identify manually.
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⚠️ Disclaimer
This indicator is a trading tool, not a trading system. It identifies high-probability setups based on order flow analysis but requires proper risk management, market context, and trader discretion. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
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Version: 6 (Pine Script)
Type: Overlay + Separate Pane (Delta Panel)
Resource Usage: Moderate (500 bars history, 500 lines/boxes)
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1. Volume Profile Analysis
The script constructs a horizontal volume profile by:
- Dividing the price range into configurable rows (default: 20)
- Accumulating volume at each price level over a lookback period (default: 50 bars)
- Separating buy volume (green bars close > open) from sell volume (red bars)
- Identifying three critical levels:
- POC (Point of Control): Price level with highest traded volume - acts as a strong magnet
- VAH/VAL (Value Area High/Low): Contains 70% of total volume - defines fair value zone
- HVN (High Volume Nodes): Resistance zones where institutions accumulated positions
- LVN (Low Volume Nodes): Thin zones that price moves through quickly - ideal targets
Why This Matters: Institutional traders leave footprints through volume. HVN zones show where large players defended levels, making them reliable support/resistance.
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2. Cumulative Delta (Order Flow)
Tracks the running total of buying vs selling pressure:
- **Bar Delta**: Difference between buy and sell volume per candle
- **Cumulative Delta**: Sum of all bar deltas - shows net directional pressure
- **Delta Moving Average**: Smoothed delta (20-period) to identify trend
- **Delta Divergences**:
- **Bullish**: Price makes lower low, but delta makes higher low (absorption at bottom)
- **Bearish**: Price makes higher high, but delta makes lower high (exhaustion at top)
**How It Works**: When cumulative delta trends up while price consolidates, it signals accumulation. Delta divergences reveal when smart money is positioned opposite to retail expectations.
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### 3. **Large Order Detection**
Identifies **institutional-sized orders** in real-time:
- Compares current bar volume to 20-period moving average
- Flags orders exceeding 2.5x average volume (configurable multiplier)
- Distinguishes bullish (green circles below) vs bearish (red circles above) large orders
**Rationale**: Sudden volume spikes at key levels indicate institutional participation - the "fuel" needed for breakouts or reversals.
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## 🎯 Trading Signal Logic
### Combined Setup Criteria
The script generates **SHORT** and **LONG** signals when multiple conditions align:
**SHORT Signal Requirements:**
1. Price reaches an HVN resistance zone (within 0.2%)
2. Large sell order detected (volume spike + red candle)
3. Cumulative delta is bearish OR bearish divergence present
4. 10-bar cooldown between signals (prevents overtrading)
**LONG Signal Requirements:**
1. Price reaches an HVN support zone
2. Large buy order detected (volume spike + green candle)
3. Cumulative delta is bullish OR bullish divergence present
4. 10-bar cooldown enforced
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## 🔧 Customization Options
| Setting | Purpose | Recommendation |
|---------|---------|----------------|
| **Volume Profile Rows** | Granularity of level detection | 20 (balanced) |
| **Lookback Period** | Historical data analyzed | 50 bars (intraday), 200 (swing) |
| **Large Order Multiplier** | Sensitivity to volume spikes | 2.5x (standard), 3.5x (conservative) |
| **HVN Threshold** | Resistance zone detection | 1.3 (default) |
| **LVN Threshold** | Target zone identification | 0.6 (default) |
| **Divergence Lookback** | Pivot detection period | 5 bars (responsive) |
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## 📈 Dashboard Indicators
The real-time panel displays:
- **POC**: Current Point of Control price
- **Location**: Whether price is at HVN resistance
- **Orders**: Current large buy/sell activity
- **Cumulative Δ**: Net order flow value + trend direction
- **Divergence**: Active bullish/bearish divergences
- **Bar Strength**: % of candle volume that's directional (>65% = strong)
- **SETUP**: Current trade signal (LONG/SHORT/WAIT)
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## 🎨 Visual System
- **Yellow POC Line**: Highest volume level - primary pivot
- **Blue Value Area Box**: Fair value zone (VAH to VAL)
- **Red HVN Zones**: Resistance/support from institutional accumulation
- **Green LVN Zones**: Low-liquidity targets for quick moves
- **Volume Bars**: Green (buy pressure) vs Red (sell pressure) distribution
- **Triangles**: LONG (green up) and SHORT (red down) entry signals
- **Diamonds**: Divergence warnings (cyan=bullish, fuchsia=bearish)
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## 💡 How This Script Is Unique
Unlike standalone volume profile or delta indicators, this script:
1. **Synthesizes three complementary methods** - volume structure, order flow momentum, and liquidity detection
2. **Requires multi-factor confirmation** - signals only trigger when price, volume, and delta align at key zones
3. **Adapts to market regime** - delta filters ensure you're trading with the dominant order flow direction
4. **Provides context, not just signals** - the dashboard helps you understand *why* a setup is forming
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## ⚙️ Best Practices
**Timeframes:**
- 5-15 min: Scalping (use 30-50 bar lookback)
- 1-4 hour: Swing trading (use 100-200 bar lookback)
**Risk Management:**
- Enter on signal candle close
- Stop loss: Beyond nearest HVN/LVN zone
- Target 1: Next LVN level
- Target 2: Opposite value area boundary
**Filters:**
- Avoid signals during major news events
- Require bar delta strength >65% for aggressive entries
- Wait for delta MA cross confirmation in ranging markets
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## 🚨 Alerts Available
- Long Setup Trigger
- Short Setup Trigger
- Bullish/Bearish Divergence Detection
- Large Buy/Sell Order Execution
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## 📚 Educational Context
This methodology is based on principles used by professional order flow traders:
- **Market Profile Theory**: Volume distribution reveals fair value
- **Tape Reading**: Large orders show institutional intent
- **Auction Theory**: Price seeks areas of liquidity imbalance (LVN zones)
The script automates pattern recognition that discretionary traders spend years learning to identify manually.
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## ⚠️ Disclaimer
This indicator is a **trading tool, not a trading system**. It identifies high-probability setups based on order flow analysis but requires proper risk management, market context, and trader discretion. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
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**Version**: 6 (Pine Script)
**Type**: Overlay + Separate Pane (Delta Panel)
**Resource Usage**: Moderate (500 bars history, 500 lines/boxes)
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3D Institutional Battlefield [SurgeGuru]Professional Presentation: 3D Institutional Flow Terrain Indicator
Overview
The 3D Institutional Flow Terrain is an advanced trading visualization tool that transforms complex market structure into an intuitive 3D landscape. This indicator synthesizes multiple institutional data points—volume profiles, order blocks, liquidity zones, and voids—into a single comprehensive view, helping you identify high-probability trading opportunities.
Key Features
🎥 Camera & Projection Controls
Yaw & Pitch: Adjust viewing angles (0-90°) for optimal perspective
Scale Controls: Fine-tune X (width), Y (depth), and Z (height) dimensions
Pro Tip: Increase Z-scale to amplify terrain features for better visibility
🌐 Grid & Surface Configuration
Resolution: Adjust X (16-64) and Y (12-48) grid density
Visual Elements: Toggle surface fill, wireframe, and node markers
Optimization: Higher resolution provides more detail but requires more processing power
📊 Data Integration
Lookback Period: 50-500 bars of historical analysis
Multi-Source Data: Combine volume profile, order blocks, liquidity zones, and voids
Weighted Analysis: Each data source contributes proportionally to the terrain height
How to Use the Frontend
💛 Price Line Tracking (Your Primary Focus)
The yellow price line is your most important guide:
Monitor Price Movement: Track how the yellow line interacts with the 3D terrain
Identify Key Levels: Watch for these critical interactions:
Order Blocks (Green/Red Zones):
When yellow price line enters green zones = Bullish order block
When yellow price line enters red zones = Bearish order block
These represent institutional accumulation/distribution areas
Liquidity Voids (Yellow Zones):
When yellow price line enters yellow void areas = Potential acceleration zones
Voids indicate price gaps where minimal trading occurred
Price often moves rapidly through voids toward next liquidity pool
Terrain Reading:
High Terrain Peaks: High volume/interest areas (support/resistance)
Low Terrain Valleys: Low volume areas (potential breakout zones)
Color Coding:
Green terrain = Bullish volume dominance
Red terrain = Bearish volume dominance
Purple = Neutral/transition areas
📈 Volume Profile Integration
POC (Point of Control): Automatically marks highest volume level
Volume Bins: Adjust granularity (10-50 bins)
Height Weight: Control how much volume affects terrain elevation
🏛️ Order Block Detection
Detection Length: 5-50 bar lookback for block identification
Strength Weighting: Recent blocks have greater impact on terrain
Candle Body Option: Use full candles or body-only for block definition
💧 Liquidity Zone Tracking
Multiple Levels: Track 3-10 key liquidity zones
Buy/Sell Side: Different colors for bid/ask liquidity
Strength Decay: Older zones have diminishing terrain impact
🌊 Liquidity Void Identification
Threshold Multiplier: Adjust sensitivity (0.5-2.0)
Height Amplification: Voids create significant terrain depressions
Acceleration Zones: Price typically moves quickly through void areas
Practical Trading Application
Bullish Scenario:
Yellow price line approaches green order block terrain
Price finds support in elevated bullish volume areas
Terrain shows consistent elevation through key levels
Bearish Scenario:
Yellow price line struggles at red order block resistance
Price falls through liquidity voids toward lower terrain
Bearish volume peaks dominate the landscape
Breakout Setup:
Yellow price line consolidates in flat terrain
Minimal resistance (low terrain) in projected direction
Clear path toward distant liquidity zones
Pro Tips
Start Simple: Begin with default settings, then gradually customize
Focus on Yellow Line: Your primary indicator of current price position
Combine Timeframes: Use the same terrain across multiple timeframes for confluence
Volume Confirmation: Ensure terrain peaks align with actual volume spikes
Void Anticipation: When price enters voids, prepare for potential rapid movement
Order Blocks & Voids Architecture
Order Blocks Calculation
Trigger: Price breaks fractal swing points
Bullish OB: When close > swing high → find lowest low in lookback period
Bearish OB: When close < swing low → find highest high in lookback period
Strength: Based on price distance from block extremes
Storage: Global array maintains last 50 blocks with FIFO management
Liquidity Voids Detection
Trigger: Price gaps exceeding ATR threshold
Bull Void: Low - high > (ATR200 × multiplier)
Bear Void: Low - high > (ATR200 × multiplier)
Validation: Close confirms gap direction
Storage: Global array maintains last 30 voids
Key Design Features
Real-time Updates: Calculated every bar, not just on last bar
Global Persistence: Arrays maintain state across executions
FIFO Management: Automatic cleanup of oldest entries
Configurable Sensitivity: Adjustable lookback periods and thresholds
Scientific Testing Framework
Hypothesis Testing
Primary Hypothesis: 3D terrain visualization improves detection of institutional order flow vs traditional 2D charts
Testable Metrics:
Prediction Accuracy: Does terrain structure predict future support/resistance?
Reaction Time: Faster identification of key levels vs conventional methods
False Positive Reduction: Lower rate of failed breakouts/breakdowns
Control Variables
Market Regime: Trending vs ranging conditions
Asset Classes: Forex, equities, cryptocurrencies
Timeframes: M5 to H4 for intraday, D1 for swing
Volume Conditions: High vs low volume environments
Data Collection Protocol
Terrain Features to Quantify:
Slope gradient changes at price inflection points
Volume peak clustering density
Order block terrain elevation vs subsequent price action
Void depth correlation with momentum acceleration
Control Group: Traditional support/resistance + volume profile
Experimental Group: 3D Institutional Flow Terrain
Statistical Measures
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: Terrain features vs random price movements
Lead Time: Terrain formation ahead of price confirmation
Effect Size: Performance difference between groups (Cohen's d)
Statistical Power: Sample size requirements for significance
Validation Methodology
Blind Testing:
Remove price labels from terrain screenshots
Have traders identify key levels from terrain alone
Measure accuracy vs actual price action
Backtesting Framework:
Automated terrain feature extraction
Correlation with future price reversals/breakouts
Monte Carlo simulation for significance testing
Expected Outcomes
If hypothesis valid:
Significant improvement in level prediction accuracy (p < 0.05)
Reduced latency in institutional level identification
Higher risk-reward ratios on terrain-confirmed trades
Research Questions:
Does terrain elevation reliably indicate institutional interest zones?
Are liquidity voids statistically significant momentum predictors?
Does multi-timeframe terrain analysis improve signal quality?
How does terrain persistence correlate with level strength?
LuxAlgo BigBeluga hapharmonic
Daily Levels: PD / PM / OR (RTH/Pre)# Daily Levels: PD / PM / OR (RTH/Pre)
## Overview
This indicator displays key intraday support and resistance levels for US equity markets, specifically designed for traders who use Previous Day, Pre-Market, and Opening Range levels in their trading strategy.
## Key Features
**Seven Critical Levels Displayed:**
- **PDH (Previous Day High)** - Blue line: The highest price from yesterday's regular trading hours (9:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET)
- **PDL (Previous Day Low)** - Blue line: The lowest price from yesterday's regular trading hours
- **PDC (Previous Day Close)** - Orange line: The closing price from yesterday's regular trading hours
- **PMH (Pre-Market High)** - Yellow line: The highest price during today's pre-market session (4:00 AM - 9:30 AM ET)
- **PML (Pre-Market Low)** - Yellow line: The lowest price during today's pre-market session
- **ORH (Opening Range High)** - Red line: The highest price during the first 30 minutes of trading (9:30 AM - 10:00 AM ET)
- **ORL (Opening Range Low)** - Red line: The lowest price during the first 30 minutes of trading
## How It Works
**At 9:30 AM ET (Market Open):**
- PDH, PDL, PDC levels appear (from previous day's RTH)
- PMH, PML levels appear (from today's pre-market session)
- All lines begin at the 9:30 AM bar and extend right
**At 10:00 AM ET (Opening Range Close):**
- ORH, ORL levels appear (from today's first 30 minutes)
- Lines begin at the 9:30 AM bar and extend right
**Level Persistence:**
- All levels remain visible until the next trading day at 9:30 AM ET
- Levels reset daily for the new trading session
## Use Cases
**Day Trading:**
- Identify key support and resistance zones before placing trades
- Use PDH/PDL as potential profit targets or stop loss areas
- Monitor price reaction at pre-market levels for early trading signals
- Trade breakouts or rejections at opening range levels
**Swing Trading:**
- Assess daily momentum by observing breaks above/below previous day levels
- Use multiple timeframes while maintaining consistent reference points
**Market Structure:**
- Quickly identify if the market is trading above or below key levels
- Recognize accumulation/distribution patterns around these zones
## Technical Details
- **Timezone:** All times referenced are US Eastern Time (America/New_York)
- **Session Windows:**
- Pre-Market: 4:00 AM - 9:30 AM ET
- Regular Trading Hours: 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET
- Opening Range: 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM ET
- **Timeframe Agnostic:** Works on any chart timeframe
- **Visual Clarity:** Color-coded lines and labels for easy identification
## Color Scheme
- **Blue:** Previous Day levels (PDH, PDL)
- **Orange:** Previous Day Close (PDC)
- **Yellow:** Pre-Market levels (PMH, PML)
- **Red:** Opening Range levels (ORH, ORL)
## Best Practices
1. Use on US equity indices (SPY, QQQ, ES, NQ) and liquid US stocks
2. Combine with volume analysis for confirmation
3. Pay attention to how price reacts at these levels (bounce vs. break)
4. Most effective during the first 2 hours of trading when volatility is highest
5. Consider the market context (trending vs. ranging) when interpreting these levels
## Note
This indicator is specifically designed for US market hours. Results may vary when applied to international markets or instruments with different trading sessions.
Composite Time ProfileComposite Time Profile Overlay (CTPO) - Market Profile Compositing Tool
Automatically composite multiple time periods to identify key areas of balance and market structure
What is the Composite Time Profile Overlay?
The Composite Time Profile Overlay (CTPO) is a Pine Script indicator that automatically composites multiple time periods to identify key areas of balance and market structure. It's designed for traders who use market profile concepts and need to quickly identify where price is likely to find support or resistance.
The indicator analyzes TPO (Time Price Opportunity) data across different timeframes and merges overlapping profiles to create composite levels that represent the most significant areas of balance. This helps you spot where institutional traders are likely to make decisions based on accumulated price action.
Why Use CTPO for Market Profile Trading?
Eliminate Manual Compositing Work
Instead of manually drawing and compositing profiles across different timeframes, CTPO does this automatically. You get instant access to composite levels without spending time analyzing each individual period.
Spot Areas of Balance Quickly
The indicator highlights the most significant areas of balance by compositing overlapping profiles. These areas often act as support and resistance levels because they represent where the most trading activity occurred across multiple time periods.
Focus on What Matters
Rather than getting lost in individual session profiles, CTPO shows you the composite levels that have been validated across multiple timeframes. This helps you focus on the levels that are most likely to hold.
How CTPO Works for Market Profile Traders
Automatic Profile Compositing
CTPO uses a proprietary algorithm that:
- Identifies period boundaries based on your selected timeframe (sessions, daily, weekly, monthly, or auto-detection)
- Calculates TPO profiles for each period using the C2M (Composite 2 Method) row sizing calculation
- Merges overlapping profiles using configurable overlap thresholds (default 50% overlap required)
- Updates composite levels as new price action develops in real-time
Key Levels for Market Profile Analysis
The indicator displays:
- Value Area High (VAH) and Value Area Low (VAL) levels calculated from composite TPO data
- Point of Control (POC) levels where most trading occurred across all composited periods
- Composite zones representing areas of balance with configurable transparency
- 1.618 Fibonacci extensions for breakout targets based on composite range
Multiple Timeframe Support
- Sessions: For intraday market profile analysis
- Daily: For swing trading with daily profiles
- Weekly: For position trading with weekly structure
- Monthly: For long-term market profile analysis
- Auto: Automatically selects timeframe based on your chart
Trading Applications for Market Profile Users
Support and Resistance Trading
Use composite levels as dynamic support and resistance zones. These levels often hold because they represent areas where significant trading decisions were made across multiple timeframes.
Breakout Trading
When composite levels break, they often lead to significant moves. The indicator calculates 1.618 Fibonacci extensions to give you clear targets for breakout trades.
Mean Reversion Strategies
Value Area levels represent the price range where most trading activity occurred. These levels often act as magnets, drawing price back when it moves too far from the mean.
Institutional Level Analysis
Composite levels represent areas where institutional traders have made significant decisions. These levels often hold more weight than traditional technical analysis levels because they're based on actual trading activity.
Key Features for Market Profile Traders
Smart Compositing Logic
- Automatic overlap detection using price range intersection algorithms
- Configurable overlap thresholds (minimum 50% overlap required for merging)
- Dead composite identification (profiles that become engulfed by newer composites)
- Real-time updates as new price action develops using barstate.islast optimization
Visual Customization
- Customizable colors for active, broken, and dead composites
- Adjustable transparency levels for each composite state
- Premium/Discount zone highlighting based on current price vs composite range
- TPO aggression coloring using TPO distribution analysis to identify buying/selling pressure
- Fibonacci level extensions with 1.618 target calculations based on composite range
Clean Chart Presentation
- Only shows the most relevant composite levels (maximum 10 active composites)
- Eliminates clutter from individual session profiles
- Focuses on areas of balance that matter most to current price action
Real-World Trading Examples
Day Trading with Session Composites
Use session-based composites to identify intraday areas of balance. The VAH and VAL levels often act as natural profit targets and stop-loss levels for scalping strategies.
Swing Trading with Daily Composites
Daily composites provide excellent swing trading levels. Look for price reactions at composite zones and use the 1.618 extensions for profit targets.
Position Trading with Weekly Composites
Weekly composites help identify major trend changes and long-term areas of balance. These levels often hold for months or even years.
Risk Management
Composite levels provide natural stop-loss levels. If a composite level breaks, it often signals a significant shift in market sentiment, making it an ideal place to exit losing positions.
Why Composite Levels Work
Composite levels work because they represent areas where significant trading decisions were made across multiple timeframes. When price returns to these levels, traders often remember the previous price action and make similar decisions, creating self-fulfilling prophecies.
The compositing process uses a proprietary algorithm that ensures only levels validated across multiple time periods are displayed. This means you're looking at levels that have proven their significance through actual market behavior, not just random technical levels.
Technical Foundation
The indicator uses TPO (Time Price Opportunity) data combined with price action analysis to identify areas of balance. The C2M row sizing method ensures accurate profile calculations, while the overlap detection algorithm (minimum 50% price range intersection) ensures only truly significant composites are displayed. The algorithm calculates row size based on ATR (Average True Range) divided by 10, then converts to tick size for precise level calculations.
How the Code Actually Works
1. Period Detection and ATR Calculation
The code first determines the appropriate timeframe based on your chart:
- 1m-5m charts: Session-based profiles
- 15m-2h charts: Daily profiles
- 4h charts: Weekly profiles
- 1D charts: Monthly profiles
For each period type, it calculates the number of bars needed for ATR calculation:
- Sessions: 540 minutes divided by chart timeframe
- Daily: 1440 minutes divided by chart timeframe
- Weekly: 7 days worth of minutes divided by chart timeframe
- Monthly: 30 days worth of minutes divided by chart timeframe
2. C2M Row Size Calculation
The code calculates True Range for each bar in the determined period:
- True Range = max(high-low, |high-prevClose|, |low-prevClose|)
- Averages all True Range values to get ATR
- Row Size = (ATR / 10) converted to tick size
- This ensures each TPO row represents a meaningful price movement
3. TPO Profile Generation
For each period, the code:
- Creates price levels from lowest to highest price in the range
- Each level is separated by the calculated row size
- Counts how many bars touch each price level (TPO count)
- Finds the level with highest count = Point of Control (POC)
- Calculates Value Area by expanding from POC until 68.27% of total TPO blocks are included
4. Overlap Detection Algorithm
When a new profile is created, the code checks if it overlaps with existing composites:
- Calculates overlap range = min(currentVAH, prevVAH) - max(currentVAL, prevVAL)
- Calculates current profile range = currentVAH - currentVAL
- Overlap percentage = (overlap range / current profile range) * 100
- If overlap >= 50%, profiles are merged into a composite
5. Composite Merging Logic
When profiles overlap, the code creates a new composite by:
- Taking the earliest start bar and latest end bar
- Using the wider VAH/VAL range (max of both profiles)
- Keeping the POC from the profile with more TPO blocks
- Marking the composite as "active" until price breaks through
6. Real-Time Updates
The code uses barstate.islast to optimize performance:
- Only recalculates on the last bar of each period
- Updates active composite with live price action if enabled
- Cleans up old composites to prevent memory issues
- Redraws all visual elements from scratch each bar
7. Visual Rendering System
The code uses arrays to manage drawing objects:
- Clears all lines/boxes arrays on every bar
- Iterates through composites array to redraw everything
- Uses different colors for active, broken, and dead composites
- Calculates 1.618 Fibonacci extensions for broken composites
Getting Started with CTPO
Step 1: Choose Your Timeframe
Select the period type that matches your trading style:
- Use "Sessions" for day trading
- Use "Daily" for swing trading
- Use "Weekly" for position trading
- Use "Auto" to let the indicator choose based on your chart timeframe
Step 2: Customize the Display
Adjust colors, transparency, and display options to match your charting preferences. The indicator offers extensive customization options to ensure it fits seamlessly into your existing analysis.
Step 3: Identify Key Levels
Look for:
- Composite zones (blue boxes) - major areas of balance
- VAH/VAL lines - value area boundaries
- POC lines - areas of highest trading activity
- 1.618 extension lines - breakout targets
Step 4: Develop Your Strategy
Use these levels to:
- Set entry points near composite zones
- Place stop losses beyond composite levels
- Take profits at 1.618 extension levels
- Identify trend changes when major composites break
Perfect for Market Profile Traders
If you're already using market profile concepts in your trading, CTPO eliminates the manual work of compositing profiles across different timeframes. Instead of spending time analyzing each individual period, you get instant access to the composite levels that matter most.
The indicator's automated compositing process ensures you're always looking at the most relevant areas of balance, while its real-time updates keep you informed of changes as they happen. Whether you're a day trader looking for intraday levels or a position trader analyzing long-term structure, CTPO provides the market profile intelligence you need to succeed.
Streamline Your Market Profile Analysis
Stop wasting time on manual compositing. Let CTPO do the heavy lifting while you focus on executing profitable trades based on areas of balance that actually matter.
Ready to Streamline Your Market Profile Trading?
Add the Composite Time Profile Overlay to your charts today and experience the difference that automated profile compositing can make in your trading performance.
ORB with Fib Levels - TradingbrockOpening Range (OR) Indicator Overview
This TradingView indicator analyzes and displays the Opening Range - a popular day trading concept that tracks price movement during the first 30-60 minutes of the trading session.
Core Functionality:
Opening Range Detection: By default, it monitors the 9:30-10:00 AM ET period and tracks the highest high and lowest low during this time frame, creating upper and lower boundaries.
Fibonacci Retracement Levels: Inside the opening range, it displays five key Fibonacci levels:
0.236 (23.6% - shallow retracement)
0.382 (38.2% - standard retracement)
0.500 (50% - halfway point)
0.618 (61.8% - golden ratio)
0.786 (78.6% - deep retracement)
Extension Levels: The indicator projects additional levels beyond the opening range:
1x extension above/below the range
2x extension levels that only appear when price breaks the first extension
Trading Applications:
Support & Resistance: The opening range high/low often act as key levels throughout the trading day
Breakout Trading: Many traders watch for price to break above or below the opening range
Mean Reversion: The Fibonacci levels within the range can serve as potential reversal points
Risk Management: Helps define clear levels for stop losses and profit targets
The indicator essentially gives traders a framework to understand how price is behaving relative to the early session's established range, which often sets the tone for the entire trading day.
Nifty50 Swing Trading Super Indicator# 🚀 Nifty50 Swing Trading Super Indicator - Complete Guide
**Created by:** Gaurav
**Date:** August 8, 2025
**Version:** 1.0 - Optimized for Indian Markets
---
## 📋 Table of Contents
1. (#quick-start-guide)
2. (#indicator-overview)
3. (#installation-instructions)
4. (#parameter-settings)
5. (#signal-interpretation)
6. (#trading-strategy)
7. (#risk-management)
8. (#optimization-tips)
9. (#troubleshooting)
---
## 🎯 Quick Start Guide
### What You Get
✅ **2 Complete Pine Script Indicators:**
- `swing_trading_super_indicator.pine` - Universal version for all markets
- `nifty_optimized_super_indicator.pine` - Specifically optimized for Nifty50 & Indian stocks
✅ **Key Features:**
- Multi-component signal confirmation system
- Optimized for daily and 3-hour timeframes
- Built-in risk management with dynamic stops and targets
- Real-time signal strength monitoring
- Gap analysis for Indian market characteristics
### Immediate Setup
1. Copy the Pine Script code from `nifty_optimized_super_indicator.pine`
2. Paste into TradingView Pine Editor
3. Add to chart on daily or 3-hour timeframe
4. Look for 🚀BUY and 🔻SELL signals
5. Use the information table for signal confirmation
---
## 🔍 Indicator Overview
### Core Components Integration
**🎯 Range Filter (35% Weight)**
- Primary trend identification using adaptive volatility filtering
- Optimized sampling period: 21 bars for Indian market volatility
- Enhanced range multiplier: 3.0 to handle market gaps
- Provides trend direction and strength measurement
**⚡ PMAX (30% Weight)**
- Volatility-adjusted trend confirmation using ATR-based calculations
- Dynamic multiplier adjustment based on market volatility
- 14-period ATR with 2.5 multiplier for swing trading sensitivity
- Offers trailing stop functionality
**🏗️ Support/Resistance (20% Weight)**
- Dynamic level identification using pivot point analysis
- Tighter channel width (3%) for precise Indian market levels
- Enhanced strength calculation with historical interaction weighting
- Provides entry/exit timing and breakout signals
**📊 EMA Alignment (15% Weight)**
- Multi-timeframe moving average confirmation
- Key EMAs: 9, 21, 50, 200 (popular in Indian markets)
- Hierarchical alignment scoring for trend strength
- Additional trend validation layer
### Advanced Features
**🌅 Gap Analysis**
- Automatic detection of significant price gaps (>2%)
- Gap strength measurement and impact on signals
- Specific optimization for Indian market overnight gaps
- Visual gap markers on chart
**⏰ Multi-Timeframe Integration**
- Higher timeframe bias from daily/weekly data
- Configurable daily bias weight (default 70%)
- 3-hour confirmation for precise entry timing
- Prevents counter-trend trades against major timeframe
**🛡️ Risk Management**
- Dynamic stop-loss calculation using multiple methods
- Automatic profit target identification
- Position sizing guidance based on signal strength
- Anti-whipsaw logic to prevent false signals
---
## 📥 Installation Instructions
### Step 1: Access TradingView
1. Open TradingView.com
2. Navigate to Pine Editor (bottom panel)
3. Create a new indicator
### Step 2: Copy the Code
**For Nifty50 & Indian Stocks (Recommended):**
```pinescript
// Copy entire content from nifty_optimized_super_indicator.pine
```
**For Universal Use:**
```pinescript
// Copy entire content from swing_trading_super_indicator.pine
```
### Step 3: Configure and Apply
1. Click "Add to Chart"
2. Select daily or 3-hour timeframe
3. Adjust parameters if needed (defaults are optimized)
4. Enable alerts for signal notifications
### Step 4: Verify Installation
- Check that all components are visible
- Confirm information table appears in top-right
- Test with known trending stocks for signal validation
---
## ⚙️ Parameter Settings
### 🎯 Range Filter Settings
```
Sampling Period: 21 (optimized for Indian market volatility)
Range Multiplier: 3.0 (handles overnight gaps effectively)
Source: Close (most reliable for swing trading)
```
### ⚡ PMAX Settings
```
ATR Length: 14 (standard for daily/3H timeframes)
ATR Multiplier: 2.5 (balanced for swing trading sensitivity)
Moving Average Type: EMA (responsive to price changes)
MA Length: 14 (matches ATR period for consistency)
```
### 🏗️ Support/Resistance Settings
```
Pivot Period: 8 (shorter for Indian market dynamics)
Channel Width: 3% (tighter for precise levels)
Minimum Strength: 3 (higher quality levels only)
Maximum Levels: 4 (focus on strongest levels)
Lookback Period: 150 (sufficient historical data)
```
### 🚀 Super Indicator Settings
```
Signal Sensitivity: 0.65 (balanced for swing trading)
Trend Strength Requirement: 0.75 (high quality signals)
Gap Threshold: 2.0% (significant gap detection)
Daily Bias Weight: 0.7 (strong higher timeframe influence)
```
### 🎨 Display Options
```
Show Range Filter: ✅ (trend visualization)
Show PMAX: ✅ (trailing stops)
Show S/R Levels: ✅ (key price levels)
Show Key EMAs: ✅ (trend confirmation)
Show Signals: ✅ (buy/sell alerts)
Show Trend Background: ✅ (visual trend state)
Show Gap Markers: ✅ (gap identification)
```
---
## 📊 Signal Interpretation
### 🚀 BUY Signals
**Requirements for BUY Signal:**
- Price above Range Filter with upward trend
- PMAX showing bullish direction (MA > PMAX line)
- Support/resistance breakout or favorable positioning
- EMA alignment supporting upward movement
- Higher timeframe bias confirmation
- Overall signal strength > 75%
**Signal Strength Indicators:**
- **90-100%:** Extremely strong - Maximum position size
- **80-89%:** Very strong - Large position size
- **75-79%:** Strong - Standard position size
- **65-74%:** Moderate - Reduced position size
- **<65%:** Weak - Wait for better opportunity
### 🔻 SELL Signals
**Requirements for SELL Signal:**
- Price below Range Filter with downward trend
- PMAX showing bearish direction (MA < PMAX line)
- Resistance breakdown or unfavorable positioning
- EMA alignment supporting downward movement
- Higher timeframe bias confirmation
- Overall signal strength > 75%
### ⚖️ NEUTRAL Signals
**Characteristics:**
- Conflicting signals between components
- Low overall signal strength (<65%)
- Range-bound market conditions
- Wait for clearer directional bias
### 📈 Information Table Guide
**Component Status:**
- **BULL/BEAR:** Current signal direction
- **Strength %:** Component contribution strength
- **Status:** Additional context (STRONG/WEAK/ACTIVE/etc.)
**Overall Signal:**
- **🚀 STRONG BUY:** All systems aligned bullish
- **🔻 STRONG SELL:** All systems aligned bearish
- **⚖️ NEUTRAL:** Mixed or weak signals
---
## 💼 Trading Strategy
### Daily Timeframe Strategy
**Setup:**
1. Apply indicator to daily chart of Nifty50 or Indian stocks
2. Wait for 🚀BUY or 🔻SELL signal with >75% strength
3. Confirm higher timeframe bias alignment
4. Check for significant support/resistance levels
**Entry:**
- Enter on signal bar close or next bar open
- Use 3-hour chart for precise entry timing
- Avoid entries during major news events
- Consider gap analysis for overnight positions
**Position Sizing:**
- **>90% Strength:** 3-4% of portfolio
- **80-89% Strength:** 2-3% of portfolio
- **75-79% Strength:** 1-2% of portfolio
- **<75% Strength:** Avoid or minimal size
### 3-Hour Timeframe Strategy
**Setup:**
1. Confirm daily timeframe bias first
2. Apply indicator to 3-hour chart
3. Look for signals aligned with daily trend
4. Use for entry/exit timing optimization
**Entry Refinement:**
- Wait for 3H signal confirmation
- Enter on pullbacks to key levels
- Use tighter stops for better risk/reward
- Monitor intraday support/resistance
### Risk Management Rules
**Stop Loss Placement:**
1. **Primary:** Use indicator's dynamic stop level
2. **Secondary:** Below/above nearest support/resistance
3. **Maximum:** 2-3% of portfolio per trade
4. **Trailing:** Move stops with PMAX line
**Profit Taking:**
1. **Target 1:** First resistance/support level (50% position)
2. **Target 2:** Second resistance/support level (30% position)
3. **Runner:** Trail remaining 20% with PMAX
**Position Management:**
- Review positions at daily close
- Adjust stops based on new signals
- Exit if trend changes to opposite direction
- Reduce size during high volatility periods
---
## 🎯 Optimization Tips
### For Nifty50 Trading
- Use daily timeframe for primary signals
- Monitor sector rotation impact
- Consider index futures for better liquidity
- Watch for RBI policy and global cues impact
### For Individual Stocks
- Verify stock follows Nifty correlation
- Check sector-specific news and events
- Ensure adequate liquidity for position size
- Monitor earnings calendar for volatility
### Market Condition Adaptations
**Trending Markets:**
- Increase position sizes for strong signals
- Use wider stops to avoid whipsaws
- Focus on trend continuation signals
- Reduce counter-trend trading
**Range-Bound Markets:**
- Reduce position sizes
- Use tighter stops and quicker profits
- Focus on support/resistance bounces
- Increase signal strength requirements
**High Volatility Periods:**
- Reduce overall exposure
- Use smaller position sizes
- Increase stop-loss distances
- Wait for clearer signals
### Performance Monitoring
- Track win rate and average profit/loss
- Monitor signal quality over time
- Adjust parameters based on market changes
- Keep trading journal for pattern recognition
---
## 🔧 Troubleshooting
### Common Issues
**Q: Signals appear too frequently**
A: Increase "Trend Strength Requirement" to 0.8-0.9
**Q: Missing obvious trends**
A: Decrease "Signal Sensitivity" to 0.5-0.6
**Q: Too many false signals**
A: Enable "3H Confirmation" and increase strength requirements
**Q: Indicator not loading**
A: Check Pine Script version compatibility (requires v5)
### Parameter Adjustments
**For More Sensitive Signals:**
- Decrease Signal Sensitivity to 0.5-0.6
- Decrease Trend Strength Requirement to 0.6-0.7
- Increase Range Filter multiplier to 3.5-4.0
**For More Conservative Signals:**
- Increase Signal Sensitivity to 0.7-0.8
- Increase Trend Strength Requirement to 0.8-0.9
- Enable all confirmation features
### Performance Issues
- Reduce lookback periods if chart loads slowly
- Disable some visual elements for better performance
- Use on liquid stocks/indices for best results
---
## 📞 Support & Updates
This super indicator combines the best of Range Filter, PMAX, and Support/Resistance analysis specifically optimized for Indian market swing trading. The multi-component approach significantly improves signal quality while the built-in risk management features help protect capital.
**Remember:** No indicator is 100% accurate. Always combine with proper risk management, market analysis, and your trading experience for best results.
**Happy Trading! 🚀**
LVN/HVN Auto Detection [PhenLabs]📊 PhenLabs - LVN/HVN Auto Detection
Version: PineScript™ v6
📌 Description
The PhenLabs LVN/HVN Auto Detection indicator is an advanced volume profile analysis tool that automatically identifies Low Volume Nodes (LVN) and High Volume Nodes (HVN) across multiple trading sessions. This sophisticated indicator analyzes volume distribution patterns to pinpoint critical support and resistance levels where price is likely to react, providing traders with high-probability zones for entries, exits, and risk management.
Unlike traditional volume indicators that only show current activity, this tool builds comprehensive volume profiles from historical sessions and intelligently filters the most significant levels. It combines real-time volume analysis with dynamic level detection, offering both visual bubbles for immediate volume activity and persistent horizontal lines that act as ongoing support/resistance references.
🚀 Points of Innovation
Multi-Session Volume Profile Analysis - Automatically calculates and analyzes volume profiles across the last 5 trading sessions
Intelligent Level Separation Logic - Prevents overlapping signals by maintaining minimum separation between LVN and HVN levels
Dynamic Timeframe Adaptation - Automatically adjusts session lengths based on chart timeframe for optimal level detection
Real-Time Activity Bubbles - Shows volume activity strength through different bubble sizes at key levels
Persistent Line Management - Creates horizontal lines that extend until price crosses them, providing ongoing reference points
Dual Threshold System - Independent percentage-based thresholds for both LVN and HVN identification
🔧 Core Components
Volume Profile Engine : Builds 20-row volume profiles for each analyzed session, distributing volume across price levels
Level Identification Algorithm : Uses percentage-based thresholds to classify volume distribution patterns
Separation Logic : Ensures minimum distance between conflicting levels, prioritizing HVN when overlap occurs
Line Management System : Tracks active support/resistance lines and removes them when price crosses through
Volume Activity Monitor : Compares current volume to 13-period moving average for activity classification
🔥 Key Features
Customizable Thresholds : LVN threshold (5-35%, default 20%) and HVN threshold (65-95%, default 80%) for precise level filtering
Volume Activity Multiplier : Adjustable volume threshold (0.5+, default 1.5) for bubble and line creation sensitivity
Flexible Display Modes : Choose between Lines only, Bubbles only, or Both for optimal chart clarity
Smart Level Separation : Minimum separation percentage (0.1-2%, default 0.5%) prevents conflicting signals
Color Customization : Independent color controls for LVN (red) and HVN (blue) elements
Performance Optimization : Processes every 15 bars with maximum 500 active lines for smooth operation
🎨 Visualization
Colored Bubbles : Three sizes (large, medium, small) indicate volume activity strength at key levels
Horizontal Lines : Persistent support/resistance lines with width corresponding to volume activity
Dual Color System : Semi-transparent red for LVN areas, semi-transparent blue for HVN zones
Information Tooltip : Optional table showing usage guidelines and optimization tips
📖 Usage Guidelines
Volume Thresholds
LVN Threshold
○ Default: 20.0%
○ Range: 5.0-35.0%
○ Description: Price levels with volume below this percentage are marked as LVNs. Lower values create fewer, more significant levels. Typical range 15-25% works for most instruments.
HVN Threshold
○ Default: 80.0%
○ Range: 65.0-95.0%
○ Description: Price levels with volume above this percentage are marked as HVNs. Higher values create fewer, stronger levels. Range 75-85% is optimal for most trading.
Display Controls
Volume Threshold
○ Default: 1.5
○ Range: 0.5+
○ Description: Multiplier for volume significance (High=2+threshold, Medium=1+threshold, Low=0+threshold). Higher values require more volume for signals.
✅ Best Use Cases
Swing Trading : Identify key levels for position entries and exits over multiple days
Scalping : Use bubbles for immediate volume activity confirmation at critical levels
Risk Management : Place stops beyond LVN levels where price moves quickly
Breakout Trading : Monitor HVN levels for potential breakout or rejection scenarios
Multi-Timeframe Analysis : Combine with higher timeframe levels for confluence
⚠️ Limitations
Timeframe Sensitivity : Lower timeframes may produce too many levels; higher timeframes recommended for cleaner signals
Volume Data Dependency : Accuracy depends on reliable volume data from your data provider
Historical Analysis : Uses past volume data which may not predict future price behavior
Performance Impact : High number of active lines may affect chart performance on slower devices
💡 What Makes This Unique
Automated Session Analysis : No manual drawing required - automatically analyzes multiple sessions
Intelligent Filtering : Advanced separation logic prevents overlapping and conflicting signals
Adaptive Processing : Adjusts to different timeframes automatically for optimal level detection
Dual Visualization System : Combines persistent lines with real-time activity indicators
🔬 How It Works
1. Volume Profile Construction :
Analyzes the last 5 trading sessions with dynamic session length based on timeframe
Divides each session’s price range into 20 equal levels for volume distribution analysis
2. Level Classification :
Calculates volume percentage at each price level relative to session maximum
Identifies LVN levels below threshold and HVN levels above threshold
3. Signal Generation :
Creates bubbles when volume activity exceeds thresholds at identified levels
Draws horizontal lines that persist until price crosses through them
💡 Note : For optimal results, increase your chart timeframe if you see too many levels. The indicator performs best on 15-minute and higher timeframes where volume patterns are more meaningful and less noisy.
Dynamic Volume Profile PoC SwiftedgeOverview
The Dynamic Volume Profile PoC is a powerful and visually intuitive indicator designed to help traders identify key support and resistance levels using a unique combination of pivot points, volume analysis, and dynamic Point of Control (PoC) levels. This script overlays directly on your chart, providing clear visual cues for potential breakout and rejection zones, making it easier to spot high-probability trading opportunities.
What It Does
This indicator combines three core components to deliver actionable insights:
Pivot Points: Identifies significant swing highs and lows to establish potential support and resistance levels.
Volume Oscillator: Measures volume momentum to confirm the strength of price movements, ensuring that breakouts or rejections are backed by significant volume.
Dynamic Point of Control (PoC): Calculates the midpoint between consecutive pivot points to create dynamic PoC levels, which act as key areas where price is likely to either break through (breakout) or reverse (rejection).
These components work together to highlight critical price levels where the market is likely to react, giving traders a clear framework for decision-making.
How It Works
Pivot Detection: The script uses pivot highs and lows (based on user-defined Left Bars and Right Bars) to identify significant price levels. These pivots form the foundation for calculating PoC levels.
PoC Calculation: Each time a new pivot is detected, the script calculates the midpoint between the current pivot and the previous pivot, creating a dynamic PoC level. These levels are plotted as horizontal lines on the chart, with a maximum of Max PoC Lines to Show (default: 2) visible at any time.
Volume Confirmation: A volume oscillator (short EMA of volume minus long EMA of volume) is used to filter breakouts and rejections. Breakouts or rejections are only signaled if the volume oscillator exceeds the Volume Threshold (default: 20), ensuring that price movements are supported by strong volume.
Visual Cues:
PoC levels are drawn as cyan lines with optional semi-transparent zones (controlled by Show PoC Zones). These zones are colored green for potential breakouts (price above PoC) and red for potential rejections (price below PoC).
Labels above and below each PoC level indicate trading opportunities: "Long if breakout"/"Long if rejected" (green) and "Short if breakout"/"Short if rejected" (red), depending on the price's direction relative to the PoC.
Break signals ("B") are plotted above or below bars when price crosses a pivot level with sufficient volume, colored red for downward breaks and green for upward breaks.
How to Use
Add the Indicator: Add the "Dynamic Volume Profile PoC " to your chart in TradingView.
Adjust Settings:
Left Bars and Right Bars (default: 15): Control the sensitivity of pivot detection. Lower values make the script more sensitive to smaller price swings.
Volume Threshold (default: 20): Set the minimum volume oscillator value required to confirm breakouts or rejections. Increase this for stricter confirmation.
Max PoC Lines to Show (default: 2): Define how many PoC levels are displayed at once.
Show PoC Zones (default: true): Toggle semi-transparent zones around PoC levels for better visualization.
Label Spacing Factor (default: 0.5): Adjust the vertical spacing between labels and the PoC box. Increase this value (e.g., to 1.0 or 2.0) for more spacing, or decrease it (e.g., to 0.3) for less.
Interpret the Signals:
Look for PoC levels (cyan lines) as key areas of interest.
Use the labels to identify potential trades: "Long if breakout" indicates a buy opportunity if price breaks above the PoC, while "Short if rejected" suggests a sell if price fails to break through.
Watch for "B" signals to confirm breakouts or rejections with volume support.
Combine with Your Strategy: Use the PoC levels and break signals as part of your broader trading strategy, such as trend-following or mean-reversion setups.
Why This Script is Unique
The Dynamic Volume Profile PoC stands out by combining pivot points, volume analysis, and dynamic PoC levels into a single, cohesive tool. Unlike traditional volume profile indicators that require a fixed range, this script dynamically updates PoC levels based on recent price action, making it more responsive to current market conditions. The addition of volume confirmation ensures that signals are backed by market participation, reducing false breakouts. The visually appealing design, with customizable spacing and semi-transparent zones, makes it easy to interpret key levels at a glance, even for traders unfamiliar with Pine Script.
Notes
This script works best on timeframes where pivot points are meaningful (e.g., 1H, 4H, or daily charts).
Adjust the Label Spacing Factor to ensure labels are well-spaced for your chart's zoom level and instrument.
For instruments with high volatility, you may need to increase the Volume Threshold to filter out noise.
Price / 200 SMA Ratio (Pr)Price / 200 SMA Ratio (Pr) Indicator
The Price / 200 SMA Ratio (Pr) indicator is designed to help traders analyze the relationship between the current price and the 200-period Simple Moving Average (SMA). By calculating the ratio of the close price to the 200 SMA, the indicator provides a visual representation of how the price compares to the long-term trend, giving traders a clear view of potential overbought or oversold conditions.
How It Works:
Ratio Calculation:
The core of this indicator lies in the ratio between the current close price and the 200-period Simple Moving Average (SMA). The formula is straightforward:
Ratio = Close Price / 200 SMA
This ratio indicates whether the current price is above or below the long-term trend (the 200 SMA). A ratio greater than 1 means the price is above the 200 SMA, while a ratio below 1 suggests the price is below the 200 SMA.
Color-Coded Ratio Representation:
The ratio is displayed as a line on the chart with a color that changes dynamically based on the value of the ratio. The color-coding system helps quickly identify key levels:
Black: When the ratio is greater than 5, the price is significantly above the 200 SMA, indicating a highly overbought condition.
Red: When the ratio is greater than 3.5, it signals that the price is significantly above the long-term average but not in extreme territory.
Blue: When the ratio is less than 1, the price is below the 200 SMA, indicating that the market may be in an oversold condition.
Purple: When the ratio is below 0.7, it suggests an extremely oversold market, well below the long-term average.
Green: For values in between, the ratio is considered to be in a more neutral range, showing a balanced market position.
Horizontal Reference Lines:
To make the interpretation of the ratio easier, the indicator includes several reference lines plotted at key ratio levels. These lines help traders visualize specific price zones, giving them clear boundaries for potential trading decisions:
5 Zone (Black line): Marks an extremely high price level, indicating a highly overbought condition.
3.5 Zone (Red line): Represents the upper price zone, where prices are significantly higher than the 200 SMA.
2 Zone (Purple line): This line marks the mid-range of the ratio, providing a visual representation of the transition between overbought and oversold conditions.
1 Zone (Orange line): The 1.0 line is where the price equals the 200 SMA, indicating a balanced market. Prices above 1.0 are considered above average, and prices below 1.0 are below average.
0.7 Zone (Blue line): Represents a very low price level, suggesting an extremely oversold market.
Extra Low Zone (Green line): This line marks an even lower price level, indicating severe oversold conditions.
Background Coloring:
In addition to the ratio line and reference lines, the background color of the chart changes dynamically to provide additional context to the trader:
Red Background: When the ratio is greater than 3.5, the background becomes red, signaling an overbought market condition.
Blue Background: When the ratio is less than 1, the background turns blue, indicating a potential oversold market.
Black Background: If the ratio exceeds 5, the background will be black, signifying an extreme overbought condition.
Green Background: If the ratio drops below 0.7, the background turns green, highlighting an extremely oversold market.
Candle Coloring:
The indicator also changes the color of the individual price bars (candles) based on the ratio value:
Black Candles: When the ratio is greater than 5 or less than 0.7, the price bars are black to emphasize extreme conditions in the market.
White Candles: For all other values, the candles are white, representing a neutral market condition.
What This Indicator Tells You:
Overbought Conditions: When the ratio is significantly above 1 (especially greater than 3.5 or 5), it indicates that the price is far above the 200 SMA, suggesting that the market may be overbought and could experience a correction.
Oversold Conditions: When the ratio is significantly below 1 (especially below 0.7 or 0.5), it suggests that the price is far below the 200 SMA, indicating that the market may be oversold and could be due for a bounce.
Trend and Momentum: The ratio provides insight into the overall trend. If the ratio is consistently above 1, it means the price is generally in an uptrend, and if it’s below 1, it indicates a downtrend.
Why Use This Indicator?
The Price / 200 SMA Ratio indicator is a valuable tool for traders who want to gain insights into the strength or weakness of the price relative to the long-term trend (200 SMA). The color-coding system provides an easy-to-read visual cue, and the reference lines allow traders to identify key price levels where potential reversal or continuation could occur. It helps to spot areas of overbought or oversold conditions, making it ideal for traders looking to enter or exit positions based on extreme price movements.
By combining this indicator with other technical analysis tools, traders can enhance their strategy and make more informed decisions in the market.
Multi-Timeframe ATR Levels by Hitesh2603Description:
"Multi-Timeframe ATR Levels by Hitesh2603" is a versatile and adaptive indicator designed to help traders identify key price levels based on the Average True Range (ATR) from a higher timeframe. The script automatically adapts to the current chart’s timeframe and allows you to customize the higher timeframe for ATR calculations, making it ideal for intraday and swing trading strategies.
The indicator plots upper and lower price levels based on the ATR multiplier, providing clear visual cues for potential profit-taking or exit points. It also includes features like editable timeframe presets , historical level plotting , labels , and alerts , making it a powerful tool for traders of all experience levels.
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Key Features:
1. Automatic Timeframe Adaptation : - The script automatically detects the current chart’s timeframe and selects the appropriate higher timeframe for ATR calculations.
2. Editable Preset Timeframe Pairs : - Customize the higher timeframe for each chart timeframe directly in the indicator settings.
3. Dynamic ATR-Based Levels :- Plots upper and lower price levels using the formula:
- Upper Level = Current Candle Open + (Previous Candle ATR * Multiplier)
- Lower Level = Current Candle Open - (Previous Candle ATR * Multiplier)
4. Customizable Inputs :
- Adjust ATR length, multiplier, line length, colors, and more.
5. Labels :
- Displays the exact values of the upper and lower levels for easy reference.
6. Historical Levels :
- Optionally plots historical levels for all candles.
7. Alerts :
- Get notified when the price crosses the upper or lower levels.
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Use Cases:
1. Intraday Trading :
- Use the script on a 5-minute or 15-minute chart with a 1-hour higher timeframe to identify intraday profit-taking or exit points.
2. Swing Trading :
- Use the script on a 1-hour or 4-hour chart with a daily higher timeframe to identify swing trading opportunities.
3. Position Trading :
- Use the script on a daily chart with a weekly higher timeframe to identify key levels for position trading.
4. Breakout Confirmation :
- Use the upper and lower levels as confirmation points for breakouts or reversals.
5. Risk Management :
- Use the levels to set stop-loss or take-profit targets based on market volatility.
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How to Use:
1. Add the Script to Your Chart :
- Search for "Multi-Timeframe ATR Levels by Hitesh2603" in the TradingView indicator library and add it to your chart.
2. Customize the Settings :
- Adjust the inputs (e.g., ATR length, multiplier, line length, colors, etc.) to suit your trading strategy.
3. Set the Higher Timeframe :
- The script will automatically display an input for the higher timeframe based on the current chart’s timeframe. Customize it as needed.
4. Interpret the Levels :
- The script will plot two horizontal lines (upper and lower levels) on the chart. Use these levels for profit-taking, exits, or breakout confirmation.
5. Enable Alerts :
- Set up alerts to get notified when the price crosses the upper or lower levels.
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Input Parameters:
1. ATR Length :
- The period used to calculate the ATR (default: 14).
2. ATR Multiplier :
- The multiplier applied to the ATR to calculate the levels (default: 0.65).
3. Line Length :
- The number of candles to extend the lines (default: 10).
4. Show Labels :
- Toggle to display the exact values of the levels (default: true).
5. Show Historical Levels :
- Toggle to plot historical levels for all candles (default: false).
6. Line Colors :
- Customize the colors of the upper and lower levels.
7. Line Width :
- Adjust the thickness of the lines (default: 2).
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Example:
- Current Chart : 5-minute
- Higher Timeframe : 1-hour
- Previous Hour’s ATR : 4.6
- Current Hour’s Open : 102
- Multiplier : 0.65
Levels :
- Upper Level = 102 + (4.6 * 0.65) = 105.0
- Lower Level = 102 - (4.6 * 0.65) = 99.0
The script will plot horizontal lines at 105.0 and 99.0 on the 5-minute chart.
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Alerts:
- Price Crosses Upper Level :
- Triggered when the price crosses above the upper level.
- Price Crosses Lower Level :
- Triggered when the price crosses below the lower level.
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Notes:
- The script is designed to be flexible and adaptable to various trading styles and timeframes.
- Always backtest and validate the indicator with your trading strategy before using it in live trading.
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Credits:
- Developed by Hitesh2603 .
- Special thanks to the TradingView community for inspiration and support.
