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Pip Spread to EMA TargetThis script calculates the total number of pips between current close and a target EMA. There are three thresholds that can be specified to determine when that total number of pip spread exceeds a standard deviation multiple set by user. Current standard deviation thresholds on pip spread are set to 2, 2.5 and 3. A pip spread that goes above 3 standard deviations is considered very extreme. The standard deviation is calculated across a predetermined set of bars. Currently look back period for standard deviation count is set to 3000.
Pine Script® indicator
by LiquidityTracker
LQ plots w/filled - 0x/Gh0stLiquidity Indicator This indicator identifies significant swing highs and swing lows based on user-defined pivot strength and projects them forward as potential liquidity and reaction levels. When a valid swing forms, the script: 1. Draws a horizontal level at the swing price a. Optionally extends that level forward in time b. Visualizes the level as a line and/or price box c. Tracks the level until price interacts with or fills it 2. When price trades back through a level: a. The level is marked as filled b. A clear X marker is drawn at the point of fill c. The level is optionally removed or hidden based on user settings 3. Useful for: a. Designed for traders who focus on: 1. Market structure 2. Liquidity targets Swing-based support and resistance Identifying where price has already “paid” liquidity This tool is structure-driven, it highlights where price has reacted and where it has not, letting YOU, the trader decide how to act.
Pine Script® indicator
by Warner_Bear
TQ's Support & Resistance(My goal creating this indicator): Provide a way to categorize and label key structures on multiple different levels so I can create a plan based on those observable facts. The Underlying Concept / What is Momentum? Momentum indicates transaction pressure. If the algorithm detects price is going up, that would be considered positive momentum. If the algorithm detects price is going down negative momentum would be detected. The Momentum shown is derived from a price action pattern. Unlike my previous Support & Resistance indicator that used Super Trend, this indicator uses a unique pattern I created. On the first bar bearish momentum is detected a resistance Level is made at the highest point of the previous bullish condition. On the first bar bullish momentum is detected a support Level is made at the lowest point of the previous bearish condition. This happens on 5 different Momentum Levels, (short-term to long-term). I currently use this pattern to trade so the source code is protected. What is Severity? Severity is How we differentiate the importance of different Highs and Lows. If Momentum is detected on a higher level the Supply or Demand Level is updated. The Color and Size representing that Level will be shown. Demand and Supply Levels made by higher levels are more SEVERE than a demand level made by a lower level. Technical Inputs - to ensure the correct calculation of Support and Resistance levels change BAR_INDEX. BAR_INDEX creates a buffer at the start of the chart. For example: If you set BAR_INDEX to 300. The script will wait for 300 bars to elapse on the current chart before running. This allows the script more time to gather data. Which is needed in order for our dynamic lookback length to never return an error (Dynamic lookback length can't be negative or zero). The lower the timeframe the greater the number of bars need. For Example, if I open up a 1min chart I would enter 5000 as my BAR_INDEX since that will provide enough data to ensure the correct calculation of Support and Resistance levels. If I was on a daily chart, I would enter a lower number such as 800. Don't be afraid to play around with this. - Toggle options (Close) or (High & Low) creates Support and Resistance Levels using the Lowest close and Highest close or using the Lowest low and Highest high. Level Inputs - The indicator has 5 Different Levels indicating SEVEREITY of a Supply and Demand Levels. The higher the Level the more SEVERE the Level. Display Inputs - You have the option to customize the Length, Width, Line Style, and Colors of all 5 different - This indicator includes a Trend Chart. To Easily verify the current trend of any displayed by this indicator toggle on Chart On/Off. You also get the option to change the Chart Position and the size of the Trend Chart How Trend Is being Determined? (Close > Current Supply Level) if this statement is true technically price made a HH, so the trend is bullish. (Close < Current Demand Level) if this statement is true technically price made a LL, so the trend is bearish. - Fully customize how you display Market Structure on different levels. Line Length, Line Width, Line Style, and Line color can all be customized. How it can be used? (Examples of Different ways you can use this indicator): Easily categorize the severity of each and every Supply or Demand Level in the market (The higher Level the stronger the level) : Quickly Determine the trend of any Level. : Get a consistent view of a market and how different Levels are behaving but just use one chart. : Take the discretion from hand drawing support and resistance lines out of your trading. : Find and categorize strong levels for potential breakouts. : Trend Analysis, use Levels to create a narrative based on observable facts from these Levels. : Different Targets to take money off the table. : Use Severity to differentiate between different trend line setups. : Find Great places to move your stop loss too.
Pine Script® indicator
by Who7is7Like7God
3
Visible Range Support and Resistance [AlgoAlpha]🌟 Introducing the Visible Range Support and Resistance 🌟 Discover key support and resistance levels with the innovative "Visible Range Support and Resistance" indicator by AlgoAlpha! 🚀📈 This advanced tool dynamically identifies significant price zones based on the visible range of your chart, providing traders with crucial insights for making informed decisions. Key Features: Dynamic support and resistance levels based on visible chart range 📏 User-defined resolution for tailored analysis 🎯 Clear visual representation of significant key zones 🖼️ Easy integration with any trading strategy 💼 How to Use: 🛠 Add the Indicator : Add the indicator to favourites. Adjust settings like resolution and horizontal extension to suit your trading style. 📊 Market Analysis : Identify key support and resistance zones based on the highlighted areas. These zones indicate significant price levels where the market may react. How it Works: The indicator segments the price range into user-defined resolutions, analyzing the highest and lowest points to establish boundaries. It calculates the frequency of price action within these segments, highlighting key levels where price movements are least concentrated (areas where price tends to pivot). Customizable settings like resolution and horizontal extension allow for tailored analysis, while the intuitive visual representation makes it easy to spot potential support and resistance zones directly on your chart. By leveraging this indicator, you can gain deeper insights into market dynamics and improve your trading strategy with data driven support and resistance analysis. Happy trading! 💹✨
Pine Script® indicator
by AlgoAlpha
5
Delta Magnet Zone Extended – Selective HideLiquidity Zone Reversal — Description 🔍📊 This indicator automatically identifies liquidity zones where price previously grabbed orders, swept highs/lows, or created strong reaction points. Instead of plotting thin lines, this version converts those levels into zones, giving traders a clearer view of where the market has unfinished business and where future reactions are likely to occur. These zones act as institutional magnets — areas where liquidity providers, algos, and larger players commonly enter or exit positions. How It Works ⚙️💡 The script scans recent price action and detects local swing highs and lows. It then builds rectangular liquidity zones around these levels, extending them forward so you can see: 🟥 Bearish liquidity sweep zones 🟩 Bullish liquidity sweep zones 🔁 Areas where price previously failed, rejected, or consolidated 🎯 Potential reversal targets on both sides of the market These zones update automatically as new structure forms, giving you an always-current map of market memory. Why the 9-Day Look-Back Is Powerful (My Default) 📅✨ I personally keep the look-back set to 9 days by default because: ✔️ It captures the entire previous trading week ✔️ It maps out where SPY/QQQ/ES has already tapped liquidity ✔️ It shows the true zones institutions defended ✔️ It reveals where price is most likely to react again moving forward Using a 9-day window gives you a clean, high-signal map of: Last week’s highs & lows Prior liquidity sweeps Rejection zones Imbalance cleanup levels This keeps the chart minimal, powerful, and hyper-relevant to current order flow. How Traders Use These Zones 🎯📈 Here are the most common ways traders use these liquidity zones: 1️⃣ Identify High-Probability Reversal Areas 🔄 Price often reacts strongly when returning to a past liquidity zone — especially if it previously swept stops there. 2️⃣ Confirm Breakouts or Failures 🚪➡️ Break above a bearish zone? Momentum continuation is likely. Reject inside a zone? Reversal or range expansion often follows. 3️⃣ Set Targets & Stop Placement 🎯🛡️ Zones give logical: Profit targets Trend exhaustion points Areas to avoid entering new trades 4️⃣ Time 0DTE Scalps With Precision ⚡ Liquidity zones tighten your expectations for: Where SPY/QQQ will bounce Where reversals start Where liquidity magnets pull price by end of day Why This Indicator Matters 🧠🔥 Liquidity drives markets. Not indicators. Not moving averages. Not random levels. This tool shows you where actual orders exist, where they were previously swept, and where institutions are most likely to step in again. It gives you: Cleaner charts Higher confidence Better strike selection More precise entries Stronger exits All without noise.
Pine Script® indicator
by herose4the
Directional Pressure (maybexo)Liquidity Candles, observed in financial markets, display distinctive candlestick patterns that are noteworthy. These candles exhibit intentional price behavior aimed at triggering stop-loss orders and momentarily misleading traders. The pattern typically starts with a price movement against the current trend, activating stop-loss orders and capitalizing on liquidity from traders anticipating the prevailing trend. Subsequently, the price swiftly changes course, breaking and conclusively closing beyond the prior candle's range, often surprising unsuspecting traders. Characteristics: 1. Liquidity Grab: - Liquidity Candles initiate with a deliberate move against the existing trend, aimed at triggering stop-loss orders and gathering liquidity from traders who have placed stops in anticipation of the initial trend. - Notably, the size of the wick in this liquidity grab is significant; a larger wick indicates a more substantial liquidity grab and can strengthen the indication of a potential market reversal. 2. Swift Reversal and Breakout: - Following the liquidity grab, the price swiftly changes direction, breaking and conclusively closing above or below the previous candle's range. 3. Institutional Behavior: - These candles are often linked to institutional trading behavior, suggesting potential involvement by significant market participants due to their distinct and deliberate price action. // Diamonds 1. RSI Diamonds: The RSI Diamonds represent RSI entering either overbought or oversold levels. These Diamonds serve as an early indication for "Spooky Diamonds" as Spooky Diamonds can only form in these conditions 2. Spooky Diamonds: The Spooky Diamonds highlight specific candle conditions, aiding in the identification of bullish or bearish momentum in the market while considering the RSI status. Bullish Candle Momentum: The candle size is greater than the previous candle multiplied by a user-defined factor (filterMultiplier) and the closing price is higher than the opening price. This can suggest bullish momentum. Bearish Candle Momentum: The candle size is greater than the previous candle multiplied by the filterMultiplier, and the closing price is lower than the opening price. This can suggest bearish momentum. Important Notes: The Candles + Diamonds should not be used in isolation as buy or sell signals but rather as additional information for your trading strategy. The goal of this indicator is to provide a visual representation of RSI data and potential momentum during overbought or oversold conditions. By utilizing the diamonds and candles, you can easily identify RSI levels and their interaction with candles, aiding in decision-making within your trading strategy. Disclaimer: Always consider your risk tolerance and conduct thorough analysis before making any trading decisions. Inspiration Credits: Vanitati Mr. Casino
Pine Script® indicator
by maybexo
🧠 Rogue BTC Dominance + BTC Price MonitorLiquidity never lies. When whales are done pumping, they exit before price tanks, often during sideways chop or fake strength. So we build a tracker that detects: Volume drop during uptrend (distribution phase) Exchange inflows of coins Rising USDT.D while price holds → stealth exit Divergence between price & on-chain flows 👁️ Quick Use Case: BTC/USDT with USDT.D Overlay If you see this pattern: BTC sideways or slow uptrend Volume declining USDT.D rising BTC.D holding flat → Liquidity Exit Detected. Smart money is exiting quietly, waiting for retail to hold the bag.
Pine Script® indicator
by Spoiltbrat
Liquidity Fvg IdentifierDear Traders, This indicator is very effective and supports Price action Traders. Swing Identification This automatically Detect swings level and mark as per the chart Time frame. these lines can be used for support and resistance.This is represented by Yellow and Blue lines There is an option to put Higher time frame swing levels and these are represented by Green and Red Lines. Eg: if you are trading in 5 mins and you also want 1 hour swing levels , then you can get this by selecting higher time frame 1 hour and select both Chart and Htf in the option provided. Trade: If price is approaching where both Times frames swing lines are coinciding these levels act as strong Support and Resistance . You need to wait for proper price action to form and take Trades. FVG This also automatically detect Fare Value Gaps and mark as per the chart Time Frame. These can be used for reversal trades . This is represented buy purple blocks There is an option to put higher time frame FVG and these are represented by Red Blocks. Eg : if you are trading in 15 mins and you also want 4 hours FVG, then you can get this by selecting Higher time frame 4 hours and select both chart and HTF in the option provided. Trade: If price is approaching where both time frames FVG are coinciding , these box will act as strong support and reversal. wait for proper price action and trade can be taken. Volume Breakout. This will automatically detect and volume breakout of last 60 candles and plots below the candle. These can be adjusted in setting as per requirement. suppose you want for last 30 candles , you can select 30 and it will plot below candle when ever there is breakout. Trade: When ever volume breakout is coming near swing or fvg support or resistance , this can be considered to support reversal. Pls take your financial advisor suggesting before using taking trades . any suggestion reach to us thru message Thanks
Pine Script® indicator
by culturalBear61294
Volume-Weighted Price MovementThe Volume-Weighted Price Movement (VWPM) indicator is an easy to read technical analysis tool that analyses how volume and price movement work together to drive market momentum. How It Works The VWPM indicator tracks two primary components: Bullish Movement (green line): Measures the upward price movement weighted by volume. When price closes above the open, this component calculates how much buying pressure exists by multiplying the price change (close - open) by the volume of that period. Bearish Movement (red line): Measures the downward price movement weighted by volume. When price closes below the open, this component calculates how much selling pressure exists by multiplying the price change (open - close) by the volume of that period. Bull-Bear Difference (lime/orange line): Shows the net momentum by subtracting bearish movement from bullish movement, providing an at-a-glance view of which force is dominant. The VWPM integrates volume data to identify whether price movements are backed by significant participation. A large price move with low volume carries less weight than the same move with high volume, providing a more accurate reflection of market strength. A shorter lookback period makes the indicator more responsive to recent price action, while a longer period smooths out market noise for trend identification. Interpretation Bullish Signals When the green line (bull movement) rises and stays above the red line When the Bull-Bear Difference line crosses above zero and maintains positive momentum Divergence between price making lower lows but the bull line making higher lows (hidden strength) Bearish Signals When the red line (bear movement) rises and stays above the green line When the Bull-Bear Difference line crosses below zero and maintains negative momentum Divergence between price making higher highs but the bull line making lower highs (hidden weakness) open source, if anyone makes the script better please let me know :)
Pine Script® indicator
by Liquidity-Pulse
2
Liquidity Levels [LuxAlgo]The Peak Activity Levels indicator displays support and resistance levels from prices accompanied by significant volume. The indicator includes a histogram returning the frequency of closing prices falling between two parallel levels, each bin shows the number of bullish candles within the levels. 1. Settings Length: Lookback for the detection of volume peaks. Number Of Levels: Determines the number of levels to display. Levels Color Mode: Determines how the levels should be colored. "Relative" will color the levels based on their location relative to the current price. "Random" will apply a random color to each level. "Fixed" will use a single color for each level. Levels Style: Style of the displayed levels. Styles include solid, dashed, and dotted. 1.1 Histogram Show Histogram: Determines whether to display the histogram or not. Histogram Window: Lookback period of the histogram calculation. Bins Colors: Control the color of the histogram bins. 2. Usage The indicator can be used to display ready-to-use support and resistance. These are constructed from peaks in volume. When a peak occurs, we take the price where this peak occurred and use it as the value for our level. If one of the levels was previously tested, we can hypothesize that the level might be used as support/resistance in the future. Additional analysis using volume can be done in order to confirm a potential bounce. The histogram can return various information to the user. It can show if the price stayed within two levels for a long time and if the price within two levels was mostly made of bullish or bearish candles. In the chart above, we can see that over the most recent 200 bars (determined by Histogram Window) 68 closing prices fall between levels A and B, with 27 bars being bullish. Additionally, the width of a bin and its length can sometimes give information about the volatility of a specific price variation. If a bin is very wide but short (a low number of closing prices fallen within the levels) then we can conclude a most of the movement was done on a short amount of time.
Pine Script® indicator
by LuxAlgo
26
Session Trader - Optimal Hours📊 Overview Never miss the best trading hours again! This indicator provides a comprehensive, real-time session tracker that shows you EXACTLY when to trade crypto and when to stay out of the market. Automatically converts all times to your local timezone, highlights the current active session, and shows what's coming next. Perfect for crypto traders who want to maximize profits by trading during high-liquidity, high-volume sessions while avoiding choppy, low-liquidity periods that lead to losses. ✨ Key Features 🎯 Real-Time Session Tracking LIVE indicator shows which session is currently active with bright highlighting NEXT UP feature highlights the upcoming session when between trading periods Smart header displays current status at a glance Real-time countdown timers for every session (opens/closes) 📍 6 Critical Trading Sessions Covered ✅ BEST TRADING SESSIONS (Green): London Open (07:00-09:00 UTC) - High volatility kickoff, institutional orders London-NY Overlap (13:30-15:30 UTC) - THE BEST period! Maximum liquidity & volume NY Momentum (15:30-18:00 UTC) - Strong trending moves, continuation plays ❌ AVOID TRADING SESSIONS (Red): 4. Pre-Asia Quiet (21:00-00:00 UTC) - Low liquidity, erratic moves, wide spreads 5. Asia Lunch (03:30-05:00 UTC) - Choppy markets, whipsaws, unreliable patterns 6. Post-US Drift (20:00-21:00 UTC) - Market slows, unpredictable behavior 🌍 Automatic Timezone Conversion Times display in YOUR chart timezone - no manual conversion needed! Works in Berlin, New York, Tokyo, Sydney, or anywhere in the world Switch between 12-hour and 24-hour formats 🎨 Visual Clarity Active TRADE sessions = Bright green background, impossible to miss Active AVOID sessions = Bright red background, clear warning NEXT UP session = Orange highlight when between sessions Inactive sessions = Faded gray, stays out of your way Color-coded status column with clear ✓ TRADE or ✗ AVOID indicators ⚙️ Fully Customizable 9 table positions (top-left, top-right, bottom-center, etc.) 6 text sizes (tiny to huge) for any screen size Toggle individual sessions on/off Show/hide descriptions for cleaner view Custom colors for each session type Countdown timer toggle 🔔 Built-In Alerts Automatic alerts when TRADE sessions start Alerts when AVOID sessions begin (so you don't enter bad conditions) Customizable per session 📖 How To Use Basic Setup: Add indicator to any crypto chart (BTC, ETH, etc.) Times automatically convert to your chart's timezone Watch the header - shows current session or next upcoming Look for bright colors: 🟢 Bright green = TRADE NOW 🔴 Bright red = AVOID NOW 🟠 Orange = NEXT UP (coming soon) Trading Strategy: Focus on GREEN sessions (London Open, London-NY Overlap, NY Momentum) Avoid RED sessions (Pre-Asia Quiet, Asia Lunch, Post-US Drift) Prepare for ORANGE sessions (next up - get ready!) Use countdown timers to plan entries/exits perfectly Pro Tips: London-NY Overlap is the BEST - highest volume, tightest spreads, cleanest trends First 30 minutes of London can have quick reversals - use caution NY Momentum is perfect for riding trends with trailing stops NEVER trade during Asia Lunch - choppy, unpredictable, costs you money Post-US Drift looks tempting but often leads to whipsaws 🔧 Indicator Settings Display Options: Table Position: Choose from 9 positions on your chart Text Size: Auto, Tiny, Small, Normal, Large, Huge Time Format: 12-hour (AM/PM) or 24-hour format Show Countdown: Toggle real-time countdown timers Show Description: Toggle detailed session descriptions Highlight Next Session: Orange highlight for upcoming session Session Toggles: Enable/disable any of the 6 sessions individually: London Open London-NY Overlap NY Momentum Pre-Asia Quiet Asia Lunch Post-US Drift Color Customization: Active TRADE session color (default: bright green) Active AVOID session color (default: bright red) NEXT UP session color (default: orange) Inactive session color (default: faded gray) Alerts: Individual alert toggles for each session Alerts fire when sessions start (not every bar) Includes context in alert message 📊 Session Details 🟢 London Open (07:00-09:00 UTC) Status: TRADE ✓ Characteristics: London opens with high volatility as European traders enter Major institutional orders create significant price movements Perfect for breakout and trend-following strategies Watch for quick reversals in first 30 minutes Good liquidity and volume 🟢 London-NY Overlap (13:30-15:30 UTC) Status: TRADE ✓ THE BEST TRADING PERIOD! Maximum liquidity as London & NY markets overlap Institutional volume peaks, creating clean trends Reliable technical setups, tightest spreads Best execution quality Focus on momentum and breakout trades 🟢 NY Momentum (15:30-18:00 UTC) Status: TRADE ✓ Characteristics: Strong directional moves as US market dominates Trending behavior ideal for position trades Continuation patterns highly reliable Major news impact is highest during this period Use trailing stops to ride trends effectively 🔴 Pre-Asia Quiet (21:00-00:00 UTC) Status: AVOID ✗ WARNING: Pre-Asian session with minimal liquidity Thin order books cause erratic price action Fake breakouts and stop-hunting common Wide spreads increase trading costs High risk, low reward - wait for better conditions 🔴 Asia Lunch (03:30-05:00 UTC) Status: AVOID ✗ WARNING: Asian lunch break creates choppy, directionless markets Low volume leads to whipsaws and false signals Market makers widen spreads significantly Technical patterns unreliable Not worth the risk - take a break! 🔴 Post-US Drift (20:00-21:00 UTC) Status: AVOID ✗ WARNING: Post-US session as major markets close Liquidity dries up, causing unpredictable moves High slippage risk Market enters consolidation before Asian open Better to wait for next quality session 🎯 Who Is This For? Perfect for: ✅ Crypto day traders who want to maximize profits by timing the markets ✅ Scalpers who need high liquidity and tight spreads ✅ Swing traders who want to enter during optimal conditions ✅ Beginners who need clear guidance on when to trade ✅ Anyone tired of choppy sessions that eat away profits Ideal Markets: Bitcoin (BTC/USD, BTC/USDT) Ethereum (ETH/USD, ETH/USDT) Major altcoins (SOL, XRP, ADA, etc.) Any 24/7 crypto market 💡 Why Session Timing Matters Trading crypto during low-liquidity sessions is one of the biggest mistakes traders make: ❌ Trading during bad sessions causes: Wider spreads (higher costs per trade) Choppy, unpredictable price action Fake breakouts and stop-hunting Poor trade execution and slippage Emotional frustration and overtrading ✅ Trading during optimal sessions gives you: Tight spreads (lower costs) Clean, trending price action Reliable technical patterns Better execution quality Higher win rates and confidence The difference between a profitable trader and a losing trader is often WHEN they trade, not HOW they trade. 🚀 Technical Details Version: Pine Script v6 Type: Overlay indicator (table display) Repainting: Non-repainting (all times are fixed to session schedules) Updates: Real-time on every bar Performance: Lightweight, no lag Compatibility: Works on any timeframe (1m to 1D+) 📈 Best Practices Plan your trading schedule around GREEN sessions Set alerts for session starts so you never miss opportunities Use the countdown to prepare entries/exits in advance Combine with your strategy - this indicator tells you WHEN, your strategy tells you WHAT Respect the RED sessions - discipline is profit Keep descriptions ON when learning, turn OFF for cleaner charts later 🔄 Updates & Support This indicator is actively maintained. Future updates may include: Session volume statistics Historical session performance tracking Additional regional sessions More customization options
Pine Script® indicator
by Ox3DECAF
UK100 London Judas & IFVG SetupUK100 London Judas & IFVG Setup Overview This indicator is a specialized trading tool designed to automate the ICT Judas Swing strategy specifically for the UK100 (FTSE 100) index during the London Market Open. It combines institutional time-based logic with price action confirmation using Inversion Fair Value Gaps (IFVG) to identify high-probability reversal setups. How It Works The strategy is based on the concept that the initial move after the London Open is often a "fake-out" (manipulation) designed to trap retail traders and engineer liquidity before the true trend of the day begins. Session & Opening Price: The script marks the London Open price (default 09:00 Warsaw / 08:00 London time) with a dashed line. This serves as the "line in the sand." Prices moving away from this line initially are monitored for manipulation. Judas Swing (Liquidity Sweep): If price moves BELOW the open, it is hunting Sell-Side Liquidity (trapping sellers). If price moves ABOVE the open, it is hunting Buy-Side Liquidity (trapping buyers). The Entry Trigger: Inversion FVG (IFVG): The indicator scans for Fair Value Gaps (FVG) created during the manipulation phase. BUY Signal: The price manipulates lower, creates a Bearish FVG (Red Box), but then aggressively reverses and closes ABOVE that gap. The gap is now "Inverted" (turns Green), acting as support. SELL Signal: The price manipulates higher, creates a Bullish FVG (Green Box), but then aggressively reverses and closes BELOW that gap. The gap is now "Inverted" (turns Orange), acting as resistance. Key Features Automated Pattern Recognition: No need to manually draw gaps. The script detects valid FVG inversions that align with the Judas Swing logic. Built-in Risk Calculator: The signal labels display the exact Lot Size you should use based on your account balance and risk percentage (default 0.5%). It calculates this dynamically based on the Stop Loss distance. Institutional Targets: The indicator fetches H1 Fractals (Liquidity) from the 1-hour timeframe and plots them on your 1-minute chart as blue lines. These are your primary Take Profit (TP) levels. Stop Loss Visualization: Automatically suggests a Stop Loss placement behind the swing high/low of the reversal structure. How to Use Timeframe: Set your chart to 1 Minute (1m). Asset: UK100 (FTSE 100). Wait: Allow the London session to open. Watch for price to move away from the opening line. Execute: When a BUY or SELL label appears: Enter the trade using the Lot Size shown on the label. Set your Stop Loss at the price shown on the label. Target the blue H1 Liquidity lines for profit taking. Settings Timezone: Set this to your chart/exchange timezone (Default: Europe/Warsaw). Account Balance: Input your current trading capital (e.g., 100,000) for accurate risk calculations. Risk Per Trade %: The percentage of your account you are willing to lose if the Stop Loss is hit (Standard: 0.5% - 1.0%). Contract Size: The value of 1 point movement (Check your broker's specifications. Usually 1 for CFDs). Alerts You can set a single alert in TradingView to capture all signals. Select the indicator and choose "Any alert() function call". You will receive a notification with the direction (Buy/Sell), Entry Price, and Lot Size.
Pine Script® indicator
by putikvladislav
SLO Pro-J-Algo # Smart Liquidity & OTE Analysis Tool ## OVERVIEW This indicator is designed for traders who utilize institutional trading concepts, specifically liquidity sweeps and optimal trade entry (OTE) zones, combined with session-based market structure analysis. It identifies potential market manipulation points where stop losses are likely clustered, and highlights high-probability entry zones based on Fibonacci retracements. The tool combines four main analytical components that work synergistically to identify trading opportunities aligned with smart money behavior. --- ## CORE CONCEPTS & METHODOLOGY ### 1. TRADING SESSIONS ANALYSIS **What it does:** The indicator tracks three major forex trading sessions with customizable time zones: - **Asian Session** (Default: 01:00-13:00 UTC+4) - Typically characterized by range-bound price action - **London Session** (Default: 11:00-20:00 UTC+4) - High volatility period with increased institutional activity - **New York Session** (Default: 17:00-00:00 UTC+4) - Overlaps with London creating peak liquidity **How it works:** - Automatically highlights active sessions with colored background boxes - Draws session high/low lines which often act as intraday support/resistance - Identifies session overlaps (e.g., London-NY overlap) where volatility and liquidity are highest - Color-codes the price bars during overlaps to alert traders to increased opportunity periods - Displays real-time session status (🟢 Open / 🔴 Closed) for quick reference **Trading Application:** Session highs and lows frequently become liquidity targets. The indicator helps traders anticipate when price might sweep these levels before continuing in the original direction. Session overlaps are prime times for major moves as multiple institutional players are active simultaneously. --- ### 2. EXTERNAL LIQUIDITY SWEEPS **What it does:** Identifies when price "sweeps" or breaks beyond significant swing highs and lows where stop losses are typically clustered. These sweeps often precede reversals or continuations after liquidity is collected. **How it works:** - Scans the previous 20 bars (configurable) to identify swing high and low points - Marks these levels as "buyside liquidity" (above highs) or "sellside liquidity" (below lows) - Monitors price action using three detection methods: * **Wick Break:** Any candle wick extending beyond the liquidity level * **Close Break:** Candle body closing beyond the level (stronger confirmation) * **Full Retrace:** Price breaks the level then closes back inside the range (classic liquidity grab) - Uses an ATR-based buffer to avoid false signals from minor price spikes - Confirms sweeps only after a configurable number of confirmation bars to reduce repainting **The Logic Behind It:** Institutional traders need liquidity to fill large orders. Stop losses clustered above swing highs and below swing lows provide this liquidity. When these levels are swept, it often indicates smart money is entering positions in the opposite direction, causing reversals. **Visual Representation:** - Blue horizontal lines mark buyside liquidity zones (above price) - Gray horizontal lines mark sellside liquidity zones (below price) - Labels indicate when liquidity has been swept (✓) or remains active - Historical zones are maintained for context (configurable display limit) --- ### 3. INTERNAL LIQUIDITY DETECTION **What it does:** Identifies equal highs (EQH) and equal lows (EQL) within recent price action - levels that have been tested multiple times without breaking. These represent internal liquidity pools that price often revisits before making larger moves. **How it works:** - Examines the most recent 8 bars (configurable) for price levels that occur multiple times - Uses an ATR-based threshold (default 0.1% of ATR) to determine if highs or lows are "equal" - Requires minimum 3 occurrences (configurable) of the same level to qualify as internal liquidity - Tracks both the creation and sweeping of these internal levels - Differentiates between wick breaks and close breaks for sweep confirmation **The Concept:** Unlike external liquidity at swing points, internal liquidity represents recent stop clusters and pending orders within the current price structure. Identifying these levels helps traders anticipate short-term price targets and potential reversal points before larger directional moves. **Why This Matters:** Price often needs to clear internal liquidity before making sustained moves to external liquidity levels. This creates a "roadmap" of where price is likely to go in sequence, improving trade timing. **Visual Representation:** - Cyan lines mark internal buyside liquidity (equal highs) - Orange lines mark internal sellside liquidity (equal lows) - Dashed or solid lines based on user preference - Labels show when internal levels are swept --- ### 4. OPTIMAL TRADE ENTRY (OTE) ZONES **What it does:** Calculates and displays Fibonacci retracement zones (0.618-0.786) from recent swing points, representing "discount" or "premium" areas where institutional traders often enter positions after a liquidity sweep or structure break. **How it works:** - Identifies swing highs and lows using a 10-bar lookback period (configurable) - Calculates three key Fibonacci levels: * **0.618** - The "golden ratio" retracement (most significant) * **0.705** - Mid-point between 0.618 and 0.786 * **0.786** - Deep retracement level (square root of 0.618) - Optionally requires a structure break before displaying OTE zones - Dynamically extends zones as new price action develops - Tracks whether price has entered the zone (✅) or exited without filling (❌) - Displays up to 2 most recent zones (configurable) to avoid chart clutter **The Methodology:** OTE zones represent areas where price is at a "discount" (for longs) or "premium" (for shorts) relative to the recent swing. After a liquidity sweep or structure break, institutional traders often wait for retracements into these zones before entering, as it offers better risk-to-reward ratios. **Combining with Liquidity:** The most powerful setups occur when: 1. External liquidity is swept 2. Price retraces into an OTE zone 3. Internal liquidity is present as a target This confluence suggests smart money activity and high-probability trade opportunities. **Visual Representation:** - Shaded blue zone between 0.618 and 0.786 levels - Three horizontal lines showing key Fibonacci levels with different colors/styles - Labels (🎯) indicate bullish or bearish OTE zones - Entry (✅) and exit (❌) status for each zone --- ## WHY THESE FEATURES WORK TOGETHER This indicator combines these four components because they represent different stages of institutional trading behavior: 1. **Session Timing** - Identifies WHEN institutional activity is highest 2. **Liquidity Sweeps** - Shows WHERE smart money is collecting liquidity 3. **OTE Zones** - Highlights WHERE institutional entries likely occur after sweeps 4. **Internal Liquidity** - Provides SHORT-TERM targets for profit-taking or add-ons Rather than using each concept in isolation, this integration creates a complete market structure framework. For example: - A buyside liquidity sweep during London open → - Followed by a retrace into a bullish OTE zone → - With internal sellside liquidity as the initial target This sequence represents a complete high-probability trade setup aligned with smart money principles. --- ## ANTI-REPAINTING FEATURES **The Repainting Problem:** Many indicators that identify patterns on historical data repaint their signals when live trading, showing signals that weren't actually there in real-time. This creates a false sense of accuracy. **Our Solution:** - **Confirmation Bars Setting:** Signals only appear after X bars have confirmed the pattern (default: 2 bars) - **Marked Confirmation:** Labels show "C" when using confirmed signals - **Trade-off:** More confirmation = less repainting but slightly delayed signals - **User Control:** Traders can toggle between real-time signals (faster but may repaint) and confirmed signals (delayed but reliable) --- ## KEY CUSTOMIZATION OPTIONS ### Master Controls - Toggle each major feature on/off independently - Combine only the features relevant to your trading style ### Display Settings - Adjust lookback periods for each component - Control number of historical zones displayed - Customize colors, line styles, and transparency - Show/hide labels and session names - Configure text sizes for different screen setups ### Detection Sensitivity - **Sweep Detection:** Choose between wick breaks, close breaks, or full retraces - **ATR Buffer:** Add distance requirements to confirm sweeps (reduces false signals) - **Equal Level Threshold:** Adjust how close levels must be to qualify as "equal" - **Confirmation Bars:** Balance between signal speed and reliability ### Alert System - Session open/close notifications - Liquidity sweep alerts - OTE zone entry alerts - Configurable alert frequency and types --- ## HOW TO USE THIS INDICATOR ### Basic Setup 1. Add the indicator to your chart (works on all timeframes, though 5M-1H recommended for intraday) 2. Enable the features you want to use via Master Controls 3. Adjust colors and transparency to match your chart preferences 4. Configure alert preferences if using notifications ### Trading Workflow **Step 1: Identify the Session** - Determine which trading session is active or approaching - Note session highs/lows as potential liquidity targets - Be especially alert during session overlaps **Step 2: Watch for Liquidity Sweeps** - Monitor external liquidity lines (swing highs/lows) - When price sweeps liquidity, anticipate a potential reversal - Stronger sweeps (close breaks + full retraces) are more significant **Step 3: Wait for OTE Retracement** - After a sweep, wait for price to retrace into the OTE zone (0.618-0.786) - Bullish OTE after sellside sweep = potential long - Bearish OTE after buyside sweep = potential short **Step 4: Use Internal Liquidity as Targets** - Look for internal liquidity in the direction of your trade - These serve as initial profit targets - External liquidity serves as extended targets **Step 5: Manage Confirmation Settings** - For live trading, use confirmed signals (2+ confirmation bars) - For backtesting or analysis, you may use real-time signals - Note that confirmed signals appear with "C" marking ### Example Trade Scenarios **Bullish Setup:** 1. London session opens (increased volume) 2. Price sweeps sellside liquidity below Asian low 3. Price retraces into bullish OTE zone (0.618-0.786 of the sweep move) 4. Target internal buyside liquidity, then external buyside liquidity **Bearish Setup:** 1. NY session overlap with London (peak liquidity) 2. Price sweeps buyside liquidity above recent high 3. Price retraces into bearish OTE zone 4. Target internal sellside liquidity, then session lows --- ## BEST PRACTICES ### What This Indicator Does Well ✓ Identifies high-probability institutional trading zones ✓ Provides clear visual roadmap of likely price targets ✓ Reduces chart clutter with configurable history limits ✓ Works across multiple timeframes and instruments ✓ Minimizes repainting with confirmation settings ### What This Indicator Doesn't Do ✗ Does not provide entry/exit arrows (intentional - requires trader discretion) ✗ Does not guarantee winning trades (no indicator does) ✗ Does not work in isolation (combine with price action/market context) ✗ Does not replace risk management (always use stop losses) ### Recommended Complementary Analysis - Price action patterns (engulfing candles, pinbars at OTE zones) - Volume profile or footprint charts for order flow confirmation - Higher timeframe trend context (don't fade strong trends) - Economic calendar awareness (avoid major news events) --- ## TECHNICAL NOTES ### Performance Optimization - Uses max_bars_back limitation to reduce memory usage - Automatic cleanup of old zones to prevent slowdown - Efficient array management with configurable display limits - Suitable for both intraday and swing trading timeframes ### Timeframe Recommendations - **1-5 Minute:** Scalping with tight internal liquidity targets - **15-30 Minute:** Intraday trading with session-based setups - **1-4 Hour:** Swing trading with multi-session analysis - **Daily:** Position trading using weekly liquidity levels ### Instrument Compatibility Works on all liquid instruments: - Forex pairs (optimal due to clear sessions) - Stock index futures (ES, NQ, etc.) - Cryptocurrency (24/7 markets - use custom session times) - Individual stocks (less pronounced session effects) --- ## EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES To better understand the concepts used in this indicator: **Liquidity Concepts:** - Study institutional order flow and stop loss hunting - Learn about market microstructure and liquidity provision - Understand the difference between retail and institutional trading **Fibonacci/OTE:** - Research Fibonacci retracements in trending markets - Study the mathematical significance of the golden ratio (0.618) - Practice identifying retracement entries on historical charts **Session Trading:** - Analyze volume profiles during different forex sessions - Study typical price behavior during session overlaps - Understand timezone conversions for your local trading hours --- ## VERSION HISTORY & UPDATES This script represents a complete integration of multiple smart money concepts into a single, cohesive tool. Future updates will be published using the Update feature rather than creating separate scripts for minor variations. --- ## DISCLAIMER This indicator is for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute financial advice or trading recommendations. All trading involves risk, and past performance does not guarantee future results. Always practice proper risk management and never risk more than you can afford to lose. The concepts presented here (liquidity sweeps, OTE zones, session analysis) are widely discussed trading theories. This indicator is an interpretation and visualization of these concepts, not a guarantee of their effectiveness. --- ## SETTINGS SUMMARY **Master Controls:** Enable/disable each major feature independently **Repainting Controls:** Adjust confirmation requirements for signals **Trading Sessions:** Customize session times, colors, and display options **External Liquidity:** Configure detection sensitivity and visual styling **Internal Liquidity:** Adjust lookback periods and threshold sensitivity **OTE Zones:** Select which Fibonacci levels to display and entry requirements **Alerts:** Configure notifications for sessions, sweeps, and entries --- ## SUPPORT & FEEDBACK If you find this indicator helpful, please leave a like and comment with your feedback. For questions about specific settings or concepts, refer to the tooltips in the indicator settings panel - each parameter includes a detailed explanation. Remember: The best indicator is the one you understand and can apply consistently within your trading plan. Take time to practice with this tool on demo accounts before risking real capital.
Pine Script® indicator
by Fx-Jithin
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Liquidity_Detection_Fx_Shepherd [ALLDYN]### Breakdown of the Basic "Fx_Shepherd_Liquidity" Script #### 1. **Purpose of the Script:** This basic version of the "Fx_Shepherd_Liquidity" script is designed to help traders detect potential liquidity grabs by analyzing price movements and candle patterns in the market. It works by identifying large price deviations and compares multiple candles to detect liquidity sweeps either to the upside or downside. #### 2. **How it Works:** - **User Inputs:** - `Maru_rate`: This is a user-defined percentage that helps determine how much the price movement of a candle needs to deviate from the candle's range (high - low) to be considered a liquidity grab. - `Compare`: Another percentage input used to compare the relative size of three candles versus one candle. - `MA`: This represents the "Big candle period," or the moving average period for big candles. - `urgent_rate`: This is used to determine urgency by comparing the current candle's range to an SMA of previous candles. - **Key Calculation Steps:** - **Candle Deviation (Up and Down):** - `Up` measures how much the current candle closes above its open (bullish deviation). - `Down` measures how much the current candle closes below its open (bearish deviation). - **Average Deviations:** - `UP_Sum` and `Do_Sum` calculate the SMA of Up and Down deviations, respectively, over the defined period (MA). These averages help detect when a candle deviates significantly from the norm. - **Urgency Detection:** - `Check_Up_Urgent` and `Check_Dow_Urgent` are conditions that check if the current candle’s high-low range exceeds the defined urgent rate. This signals whether the price movement is "urgent" or significant. - **Liquidity Detection:** - **For Upward Liquidity:** - The script checks if the candle is bullish (`close > open`) and whether the price deviation (`close - open`) meets or exceeds the user-defined `Maru_rate`. - The script then compares the size of the previous three candles (`high - low`) with a single candle (`Compare`) to confirm a liquidity grab. - Finally, it looks for continuous upward candle patterns to confirm the strength of the move. - **For Downward Liquidity:** - Similar logic applies, but for bearish candles. It checks whether the candle is bearish (`close < open`) and applies the same size comparisons to detect downward liquidity grabs. - **Candle Highlighting:** - If the conditions for a liquidity grab are met (both urgency and size), the script changes the bar color to green for upward liquidity and yellow for downward liquidity. These colored bars visually highlight the candles that meet the liquidity grab conditions. - The script also colors up to three consecutive candles if they meet the liquidity grab conditions (offset = -1, -2). #### 3. **Benefits of Using This Script:** - **Liquidity Grab Detection:** This script helps detect potential liquidity grabs, which occur when large players in the market push the price in a direction to trigger stop-losses or lure retail traders into a position before reversing the price direction. By detecting these movements, traders can avoid being trapped and potentially take advantage of the upcoming reversal. - **Simple & Lightweight:** The script uses basic inputs and calculations to detect liquidity grabs, making it easy to use and understand. It's less complex than the advanced version, which makes it suitable for traders who prefer simplicity or are new to liquidity grab detection. - **Visual Clarity:** The script uses color changes (green for upward grabs and yellow for downward grabs) to help traders easily spot potential liquidity grab areas on the chart. These visual cues make it more straightforward to interpret. #### 4. **When to Use This Basic Version:** - **Quick Liquidity Detection:** This script is ideal for traders who need a quick way to detect potential liquidity grabs without the complexity of managing dynamic parameters or volume confirmation. - **Simplified Trading Strategies:** If your trading strategy doesn’t rely heavily on volume or multi-timeframe liquidity grab adjustments, this script can work well for basic setups where price action is the primary indicator. - **Faster Execution:** Since this version doesn’t require dynamic adjustments or volume confirmation, it executes faster, making it suitable for traders who need lightweight tools to stay on top of fast-moving markets. ### Conclusion: The basic version of the **Fx_Shepherd_Liquidity** script offers a simplified tool for detecting potential liquidity grabs. Its straightforward design, adjustable Maru rate, and visual bar color changes make it easy to integrate into any trading strategy focused on price action. While it lacks the advanced features of the premium version, it serves as a solid, lightweight solution for traders who prefer simplicity over complexity.
Pine Script® indicator
by alldyn_pip_king