The Forexation: Super Trend SignalsOverview:
The Forexation: Super Trend Signals (STS) indicator was crafted to enhance visualization of market trends by integrating multiple technical analysis tools and adding logic to them so they color bullish, bearish, counter trends, and cautious trends. By combining standard and higher-timeframe Supertrends with dynamic EMAs and VWAP, STS offers a multi-dimensional view of market dynamics. This synergy allows traders to:
Assess Trend Strength and Alignment
Identify Momentum Shifts and Reversals
Gauge Market Sentiment through Volume-Weighted Pricing
Filter Out Market Noise for Clearer Signals
Key Features and Synergy:
1. Dual Supertrend Analysis:
Standard Supertrend:
Utilizes the Average True Range (ATR) and a multiplier factor to detect immediate market trends.
Customizable ATR Length and Factor to adjust sensitivity to market volatility.
Used as a guide to help follow the trend and identify where if price breaks through we can be reversing trend or entering a counter/cautious trend.
Higher Time Frame (HTF) Supertrend:
Integrates Supertrend data from a higher timeframe for a broader market perspective.
Smoothing applied via an EMA to reduce lag and false signals.
**Synergistic Effect:
Trend Alignment: By analyzing both standard and HTF Supertrends, STS identifies when short-term trends align with long-term trends, increasing the reliability of trend signals.
Dynamic Adjustments: Traders can adjust parameters to fine-tune the balance between responsiveness and stability.
2. Customized EMAs with Contextual Color-Coding:
Fast and Slow EMAs:
Customizable periods to match different trading strategies and timeframes.
EMAs are used to identify momentum shifts and potential reversals through crossovers.
Dynamic Color-Coding:
EMA lines change color based on their relationship with each other, the Supertrends, and VWAP.
Visual Interpretation:
Bullish Alignment: Fast EMA above Slow EMA, both above Supertrend and VWAP, signals strong upward momentum.
Bearish Alignment: Fast EMA below Slow EMA, both below Supertrend and VWAP, signals strong downward momentum.
Caution Zones: Misalignment or crossovers indicate potential reversals or consolidation.
**Synergistic Effect:
Momentum Confirmation: EMA crossovers are validated against Supertrend directions, reducing false signals.
Support and Resistance Zones: The area between EMAs acts as dynamic support/resistance, visualized through an optional fill.
3. VWAP Integration for Volume-Weighted Insights:
VWAP Analysis:
Calculates the average price weighted by volume, providing insights into institutional trading levels and market sentiment.
**Synergistic Effect:
Trend Validation: Confirms trend strength by analyzing whether price and EMAs are above or below VWAP.
Counter-Trend Detection: Identifies potential pullbacks or reversals when price interacts with VWAP against the prevailing trend of the standard and higher time frame SuperTrend.
4. Composite Signal Generation:
Color-Coded Market Conditions:
Bullish Signals (Green): Strong upward trends with alignment across standard + HTF Supertrend, EMAs, and price above VWAP.
Bearish Signals (Red): Strong downward trends with inverse alignment.
Caution State (Orange): Potential market reversals or uncertainty when indicators are misaligned. (Example: price above VWAP but under HTF SuperTrend)
Counter-Trend Conditions (Yellow): Signals possible pullbacks or consolidations when price or EMAs cross VWAP. (Example: Price is above VWAP & HTF SuperTrend but the EMAs and Standard SuperTrend are in a down trend)
**Synergistic Effect:
Enhanced Signal Accuracy: By requiring multiple confirmations across different indicators and timeframes, STS filters out noise and increases the probability of trends in the market.
Timely Alerts: Alerts are generated when critical conditions are met, keeping traders informed of significant market movements.
Underlying Concepts and Calculations:
Supertrend Algorithm:
Calculation:
Supertrend is calculated using ATR to set a dynamic trailing stop that follows price movements.
The indicator switches between bullish and bearish modes when price crosses the Supertrend line.
Customization:
ATR Length and Factor can be adjusted to make the Supertrend more or less sensitive to price changes.
In STS: Both standard and HTF Supertrends are used, with the HTF providing longer-term trend context.
Exponential Moving Averages (EMAs):
Calculation:
EMAs apply more weight to recent prices, making them more responsive than Simple Moving Averages (SMAs).
Crossovers between Fast and Slow EMAs signal potential momentum shifts.
Customization:
Periods for Fast and Slow EMAs are user-defined to suit different trading styles.
In STS: EMA behavior is analyzed in conjunction with Supertrend and VWAP to validate signals.
Volume Weighted Average Price (VWAP):
Calculation:
VWAP accumulates total dollars traded (price times volume) divided by total volume over a specific period.
Reflects the average price at which the instrument has traded throughout the day based on both price and volume.
**In STS:
VWAP serves as a dynamic support/resistance level.
Interaction with VWAP can indicate shifts in market sentiment, especially when combined with other indicators.
Justifying the Value of STS:
Holistic Market Analysis:
STS doesn't just merge indicators; it creates a cohesive system where each component validates and enhances the others.
This integrated approach offers a more reliable analysis than using individual indicators in isolation.
Customizable and Adaptive:
Traders have control over key parameters, allowing STS to be tailored to different markets and trading styles.
The ability to adjust sensitivity helps in adapting to varying market conditions.
Enhanced Decision-Making:
By providing clear visual cues and alerts, STS aids in quick interpretation of complex market data.
The indicator helps in identifying high-probability trend opportunities and managing risk effectively with trailing SuperTrend guidance.
Unique Signal Filtering:
The combination of multiple confirmations reduces the likelihood of false trend signals.
The use of higher timeframe data and volume-weighted analysis adds depth to trend assessment.
How to Use STS Effectively:
1. Configuring Settings:
Supertrend Settings:
Adjust ATR Length and Factor to set the desired sensitivity.
Select the Higher Time Frame for the HTF Supertrend to align with your trading horizon.
Set the Smoothing Period for the EMA applied to the HTF Supertrend.
EMA Settings:
Define periods for Fast and Slow EMAs based on your strategy.
Ensure the Fast EMA period is shorter than the Slow EMA for effective crossovers.
Color and Display Settings:
Customize colors for different market conditions to enhance visual clarity.
Choose whether to display the HTF Supertrend, EMA lines, EMA fill, and VWAP.
2. Interpreting Signals:
Bullish Scenario:
Supertrends indicate an uptrend.
Fast EMA crosses above Slow EMA, both trending upwards.
Price and EMAs are above VWAP.
Action: Consider long positions, using the standard Supertrend as a trailing stop.
Bearish Scenario:
Supertrends indicate a downtrend.
Fast EMA crosses below Slow EMA, both trending downwards.
Price and EMAs are below VWAP.
Action: Consider short positions. using the standard Supertrend as a trailing stop
Caution and Counter-Trend Signals:
Misalignment between indicators or color changes to orange/yellow.
Action: Exercise caution, tighten stops, or wait for clearer signals.
4. Setting Up Alerts:
Access the Alerts menu.
Configure alerts for:
Supertrend Direction Changes
EMA Crossovers
Price Crossing VWAP
Set alert actions and ensure they trigger on confirmed data by selecting "Once Per Bar Close."
Example Trading Strategies:
Trend Following:
Use STS to identify strong trends where all indicators are aligned.
Enter positions in the direction of the trend.
Use Supertrend lines as dynamic stop-loss levels.
Pullback Entries:
Wait for price to pull back to the EMA fill area or VWAP in a prevailing trend.
Look for bounce signals off these levels when supported by Supertrend direction.
Counter-Trend Opportunities:
Identify potential reversals when caution or counter-trend signals appear.
Confirm with additional analysis or indicators before taking positions against the main trend.
Disclaimer:
This indicator is intended to aid in technical analysis and should be used as part of a comprehensive trading strategy. It does not guarantee profits and carries the risk of loss. Trading financial instruments involves significant risk; please consult with a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
Final Notes:
The Forexation: Super Trend Signals (STS) indicator represents a thoughtfully engineered tool that brings together multiple technical elements to provide a more nuanced understanding of market behavior. By leveraging the strengths of Supertrend, EMAs, and VWAP in unison, STS aims to enhance trading precision and confidence in the trends the market creates but also guide risk management levels for managing a trade and stop loss areas.
We are committed to continuous improvement and value user feedback. Please share your experiences and suggestions to help us refine the indicator further.
Happy Trading!
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Dynamic Trading Strategy with Key Levels, Entry/Exit ManagementThis indicator provides a complete rule-based trading system, combining key levels, entry conditions, stop loss (SL), and take profit (TP) management. It’s designed to dynamically adapt to market conditions by identifying crucial support and resistance zones, determining entry points based on price action and volume, and calculating risk-based exit targets.
Key Features
Key Level Identification:
The indicator automatically identifies support and resistance levels based on recent price highs and lows within a customizable lookback period.
It adds a dynamic buffer around these levels using the Average True Range (ATR) to account for market volatility, ensuring the zones adjust to changing conditions.
Entry Conditions:
Bullish Entry: Triggers near the support zone when there’s upward price action, confirmed by volume spikes and bullish candlestick patterns (e.g., hammers, engulfing candles).
Bearish Entry: Triggers near the resistance zone when signs of rejection appear, confirmed by volume spikes and bearish candlestick patterns (e.g., shooting stars, bearish engulfing).
Entry zones are highlighted visually on the chart using green (bullish) and red (bearish) shaded boxes.
Stop Loss (SL) and Take Profit (TP):
Stop Loss: Calculated based on ATR multipliers, allowing you to set a volatility-adjusted risk level beyond the entry range.
Take Profit: Includes two profit-taking levels (TP1 and TP2), allowing for partial position exits. TP levels are calculated based on a reward-to-risk ratio, ensuring consistent profitability targets.
SL and TP levels are clearly marked with horizontal lines and labeled as SL, TP1, and TP2, helping you manage trade exits effectively.
Market Context Adaptability:
The indicator adapts to both trending and ranging market conditions. In trending markets, it favors trades that follow the trend, while in ranging markets, it focuses on reversals within the range boundaries.
Visual Aids:
Entry zones are highlighted with shaded boxes to indicate potential buy/sell regions.
SL, TP1, and TP2 levels are clearly drawn with labels, allowing for easy identification of exit points.
How to Use
Identify Key Levels: Look for support and resistance zones highlighted by the indicator on your chart.
Wait for Entry Conditions: When the price enters the entry range (marked by green or red boxes), wait for confirmation signals—such as volume spikes and candlestick patterns.
Manage Exits: Use the SL, TP1, and TP2 levels for structured trade management. Consider scaling out partially at TP1 and exiting fully at TP2.
Ideal For:
This indicator is suitable for traders who prefer a systematic approach to trading, with clear entry and exit rules. It is particularly helpful for those looking to balance risk and reward with well-defined take profit and stop loss levels.
RupaliStocksThe RupaliStocks indicator is a comprehensive tool for technical analysis, designed to combine key trading signals, moving averages, volume analysis, and price action. It provides valuable insights into market trends, momentum, and potential entry/exit points. The script incorporates ATR trailing stops, EMA crossovers, volume signals, and pivot levels for well-rounded market analysis.
Key Features:
ATR Trailing Stop:
Uses the Average True Range (ATR) to set trailing stops for positions, helping traders identify potential reversal points or trailing stop losses.
The trailing stop is calculated with a configurable period (default 20) and a multiplier (default 4.5).
Buy/Sell Signals:
Buy and Sell signals are generated based on price crossing above or below the trailing stop level, making it easier to follow trends.
These signals are displayed with triangle shapes on the chart, marking potential trade entry or exit points.
Exponential Moving Averages (EMA):
Plots different EMAs across multiple time frames to identify trend direction.
Includes 9 EMA, 15 EMA, 72 EMA, and 89 EMA, allowing traders to spot short-term and long-term trends.
Crossover signals are used to define trend shifts, with colored backgrounds indicating bullish or bearish conditions.
VWAP (Volume Weighted Average Price):
The script plots the VWAP, which helps traders assess the average price weighted by volume.
It is particularly useful for determining the market's overall trend or fair value price.
Unusual Volume Detection:
Identifies unusual trading volume spikes that may indicate significant price movements or market sentiment changes.
Unusual volume up or down is detected when the volume is 1.2 times higher than the 20-period SMA of the volume.
Pivot Points:
The script calculates Pivot, Top Central (TC), and Bottom Central (BC) levels based on daily high, low, and close prices.
These pivot levels are essential for identifying potential support and resistance areas.
Daily Open, Previous Day High/Low/Close:
Tracks and plots the daily open price, as well as the previous day’s high, low, and close prices.
These levels are displayed as circles on the chart, helping traders visualize key levels from previous sessions.
Customizable MA Lengths:
Provides options to plot various simple moving averages (SMA) with customizable lengths (21, 50, 100, 200) for short, medium, and long-term trends.
EMA Pipeline:
Displays a combination of high and low EMAs (default period 90) to give a smoothed view of price movements, further helping traders understand market flow.
Candle Color Customization:
Changes the color of candles based on their relationship to the EMA (72 or 89). Green indicates bullish sentiment, red for bearish, and yellow for indecision.
Additional Features:
Multi-timeframe support: The script allows pulling data from different timeframes (1 minute, 3 minute, etc.), making it versatile for intraday and longer-term traders.
EMA Cross Highlighting: Highlights key EMA crossovers with colored areas to indicate bullish (green) or bearish (red) momentum.
Background Color Shading: Provides visual cues for price movements relative to EMA, enhancing the readability of trends.
This indicator is particularly useful for trend-following strategies, breakout trading, and volume-based decision-making.
Suggested Uses:
Trend Following: Use EMA crossovers and ATR trailing stops to ride trends and manage risk with stop-loss levels.
Volume Analysis: Identify market sentiment shifts using unusual volume spikes.
Pivot Points: Determine intraday support and resistance using calculated pivot levels.
VWAP Trading: Trade around the VWAP to find fair value entry or exit points.
Intraday ReversalReversal Indicator
This Reversal Indicator is designed to capture high-probability reversal trades by analyzing price action at the day’s high or low. It identifies key levels, confirms breaks, and provides clear trade entry parameters based on trader margin, offering a simple yet effective approach for managing risk and potential profit. Best timeframe for trading is 1m.
Key Features:
1. Marks the Day's High and Low Candle:
- Automatically identifies and marks the high and low of the current trading day, acting as potential reversal zones.
2. Entry Trigger:
- A trade signal is generated when the price breaks below the high/low candle.
3. Trade Entry Parameters Display:
- Before the trade entry, the indicator presents a trade entry label on the chart, displaying essential information such as Stop Loss, Take Profit, and Shares Quantity, calculated according to the trader's available margin.
4. Stop Loss:
- The Stop Loss is automatically set a specified number of ticks above the day's high (for shorts) or below the day's low (for longs), ensuring tight risk management.
5. Take Profit:
- The Take Profit level is calculated as a percentage of the Stop Loss distance, providing proportional reward-to-risk ratios based on customizable preferences.
6. Visual Take Profit Line:
- Once a trade is entered, the indicator draws a visible Take Profit line on the chart. This line is initially red, signaling an active trade. If the market hits the Take Profit target, the line turns green, indicating a successful exit.
7. Setup Reset:
- The indicator resets itself with new high / low of the day
This Reversal Indicator simplifies trade execution by automating key decisions, allowing traders to focus on managing the trade rather than constantly monitoring price action. Perfect for traders looking to capitalize on daily reversal patterns with clear risk/reward parameters.
Options Series - P_SAR And Supertrend
The provided PineScript combines two well-known indicators—Parabolic SAR (P_SAR) and Supertrend—to create a comprehensive trading tool. Here are some powerful insights and the importance of this script:
⭐ 1. Supertrend Indicator:
What it does: The Supertrend indicator is based on the Average True Range (ATR) and is used to identify trend direction. When the price is above the Supertrend line, it suggests an uptrend, and when below, a downtrend.
Insights:
Trend Following: By adjusting the ATR length (atrPeriod) and the multiplier (factor), you can fine-tune the sensitivity of the Supertrend. A smaller ATR or factor results in more frequent trend changes, whereas larger values make the indicator more robust but slower to react.
Trend Visualization: The script highlights trends with the help of green and red lines, offering a clear visual cue for traders. The uptrend is filled with a translucent green and the downtrend with red, allowing quick identification of market momentum.
⭐ 2. Parabolic SAR (P_SAR):
What it does: The Parabolic SAR is a time/price-based indicator that helps identify potential reversals in the market. The dots (SAR) follow the price and move closer to it as the trend progresses.
Insights:
Trailing Stops: This is commonly used by traders to trail stop losses, as the SAR moves closer to price as the trend strengthens.
Combining with Supertrend: The SAR dots in this script act as an additional confirmation for trend direction. For instance, when the price is above both the SAR and Supertrend, it strongly suggests an uptrend.
⭐ 3. Bar Coloring Based on Trend Confirmation:
What it does: The script calculates conditions based on whether the price is above or below both the Supertrend and SAR values.
Insights:
Bullish/Bearish Confirmation: The combination of these two indicators provides a stronger confirmation of trend direction compared to using either one alone. For example:
Green Bars: If the price is above both the Supertrend and SAR, it signals a strong uptrend (bullish).
Red Bars: If the price is below both, it suggests a strong downtrend (bearish).
Visual Alerts: The candle colors are adjusted based on these conditions, providing a quick visual alert for traders to take action.
⭐ 4. Importance of Using Both Supertrend and P_SAR:
Multiple Confirmations: Combining the Supertrend and Parabolic SAR increases the accuracy of trend-following strategies. Each indicator has its strengths: Supertrend is good for identifying the overall trend, while the SAR excels at identifying potential reversals.
Risk Management: This script can help you not only identify trends but also manage your positions more effectively. The Parabolic SAR, for example, can serve as a dynamic stop-loss level, while the Supertrend can help you stay in trades longer by smoothing out noise in the market.
⭐ 5. Customizable Inputs:
Adaptability: The user can adjust the ATR period, factor, start, increment, and maximum values, tailoring the script to different market conditions and timeframes. This flexibility is essential, as each asset class or market may require different parameter settings.
⭐ 6. Practical Application in Trading:
Entry and Exit Signals: The script can be used to generate entry and exit signals. For instance:
Buy Signal: When the bar turns green (price is above Supertrend and SAR), it could be a signal to go long.
Sell Signal: When the bar turns red (price is below Supertrend and SAR), it could be a signal to go short or exit a long position.
Stop-Loss Placement: The Parabolic SAR dots can act as trailing stop-loss levels, helping traders lock in profits as trends progress.
Trend Continuation vs. Reversal: The Supertrend provides a broader view of the trend, while the Parabolic SAR provides pinpoint entry/exit signals for reversals.
🚀 Conclusion:
This script is a robust combination of trend-following and reversal indicators, making it a versatile tool for traders. The dual confirmation from Supertrend and Parabolic SAR reduces false signals, and the color-coded bars provide quick insights into market conditions. When used properly, this can greatly improve your ability to catch trends early, exit at the right moment, and manage risk effectively.
Charan_Trading_IndicatorCharan_Trading_Indicator Overview:
The Charan_Trading_Indicator combines several technical analysis tools, including Bollinger Bands, RSI (Relative Strength Index), VWAP (Volume-Weighted Average Price), and ATR (Average True Range), to provide buy and sell signals. The script incorporates multiple strategies, such as crack snap setups, overbought/oversold levels, and trend continuation indicators, all tailored for precise market entry and exit points.
Key Components:
RSI (Relative Strength Index):
The indicator uses RSI to detect overbought (RSI > 70) and oversold (RSI < 30) market conditions.
Alerts are triggered when prices are within the specified buy/sell range and RSI crosses these thresholds.
Bollinger Bands:
Bollinger Bands are calculated based on a configurable moving average and standard deviation.
The script identifies potential buy signals when the price dips below the lower Bollinger Band and recovers, and sell signals when the price exceeds the upper Bollinger Band and retraces.
Crack Snap Strategies:
The indicator incorporates multiple variations of the crack snap strategy:
Buy Signals: Triggered when price opens below the lower Bollinger Band and closes above it, alongside certain conditions in previous candles.
Sell Signals: Triggered when price opens above the upper Bollinger Band and closes below it, with similar candle patterns.
Variations such as 3-candle (3C) and 4-candle (4C) versions refine the crack snap setups for more robust signals.
Isolated Candle Conditions:
The indicator tracks isolated candles, where the entire candle lies above or below the Bollinger Bands, to identify potential reversal points.
Trend Continuation Signals:
Conditions based on the candle range and previous highs/lows allow the indicator to generate signals for trend continuation:
Buy signals when price breaks above the previous two highs.
Sell signals when price breaks below the previous two lows.
VWAP (Volume-Weighted Average Price):
The indicator integrates VWAP to give additional support and resistance levels, ensuring signals align with volume trends.
ATR-Based Stop Loss:
For both buy and sell conditions, the script plots stop-loss levels based on the ATR (Average True Range), giving dynamic risk management levels.
Buy/Sell Ranges:
The user can set minimum and maximum price ranges for buy and sell signals, ensuring that the indicator only generates alerts within desired price ranges.
How It Works:
Buy Signals: The script generates buy signals based on multiple conditions, including the crack snap strategy, oversold RSI levels, and trend continuation setups. When these conditions are met, green triangles appear below the price bars, and an alert is triggered.
Sell Signals: Sell signals are triggered when the opposite conditions are met (overbought RSI, crack snap sell setups, trend breaks), and red triangles appear above the price bars.
Visual Indicators: The script plots upper and lower Bollinger Bands, stop loss levels, and VWAP on the chart, providing a comprehensive view of market conditions and support/resistance levels.
This indicator is versatile, combining multiple technical tools for robust decision-making in trading. It generates alerts, plots visual markers, and integrates risk management, making it a well-rounded tool for technical analysis.
This indicator is versatile, combining multiple technical tools for robust decision-making in trading. It generates alerts, plots visual markers, and integrates risk management, making it a well-rounded tool for technical analysis.
Uptrick: Dual Moving Average Volume Oscillator
Title: Uptrick: Dual Moving Average Volume Oscillator (DPVO)
### Overview
The "Uptrick: Dual Moving Average Volume Oscillator" (DPVO) is an advanced trading tool designed to enhance market analysis by integrating volume data with price action. This indicator is specially developed to provide traders with deeper insights into market dynamics, making it easier to spot potential entry and exit points based on volume and price interactions. The DPVO stands out by offering a sophisticated approach to traditional volume analysis, setting it apart from typical volume indicators available on the TradingView platform.
### Unique Features
Unlike traditional indicators that analyze volume and price movements separately, the DPVO combines these two critical elements to offer a comprehensive view of market behavior. By calculating the Volume Impact, which involves the product of the exponential moving averages (EMAs) of volume and the price range (close - open), this indicator highlights significant trading activities that could indicate strong buying or selling pressure. This method allows traders to see not just the volume spikes, but how those spikes relate to price movements, providing a clearer picture of market sentiment.
### Customization and Inputs
The DPVO is highly customizable, catering to various trading styles and strategies:
- **Oscillator Length (`oscLength`)**: Adjusts the period over which the volume and price difference is analyzed, allowing traders to set it according to their trading timeframe.
- **Fast and Slow Moving Averages (`fastMA` and `slowMA`)**: These parameters control the responsiveness of the DPVO. A shorter `fastMA` coupled with a longer `slowMA` can help in identifying trends quicker or smoothing out market noise for more conservative approaches.
- **Signal Smoothing (`signalSmooth`)**: This input helps in reducing signal noise, making the crossover and crossunder points between the DVO and its smoothed signal line clearer and easier to interpret.
### Functionality Details
The DPVO operates through a sequence of calculated steps that integrate volume data with price movement:
1. **Volume Impact Calculation**: This is the foundational step where the product of the EMA of volume and the EMA of price range (close - open) is calculated. This metric highlights trading sessions where significant volume accompanies substantial price movements, suggesting a strong market response.
2. **Dynamic Volume Oscillator (DVO)**: The heart of the indicator, the DVO, is derived by calculating the difference between the fast EMA and the slow EMA of the Volume Impact. This result is then normalized by dividing by the EMA of the volume over the same period to scale the output, making it consistent across various trading environments.
3. **Signal Generation**: The final output is smoothed using a simple moving average of the DVO to filter out market noise. Buy and sell signals are generated based on the crossover and crossunder of the DVO with its smoothed version, providing clear cues for market entry or exit.
### Originality
The DPVO's originality lies in its innovative integration of volume and price movement, a novel approach not typically observed in other volume indicators. By analyzing the product of volume and price change EMAs, the DPVO captures the essence of market dynamics more holistically than traditional tools, which often only reflect volume levels without contextualizing them with price actions. This dual analysis provides traders with a deeper understanding of market forces, enabling them to make more informed decisions based on a combination of volume surges and significant price movements. The DPVO also introduces a unique normalization and smoothing technique that refines the oscillator's output, offering cleaner and more reliable signals that are adaptable to various market conditions and trading styles.
### Practical Application
The DPVO excels in environments where volume plays a crucial role in validating price movements. Traders can utilize the buy and sell signals generated by the DPVO to enhance their decision-making process. The signals are plotted directly on the trading chart, with buy signals appearing below the price bars and sell signals above, ensuring they are prominent and actionable. This setup is particularly useful for day traders and swing traders who rely on timely and accurate signals to maximize their trading opportunities.
### Best Practices
To maximize the effectiveness of the DPVO, traders should consider the following best practices:
- **Market Selection**: Use the DPVO in markets known for strong volume-price correlation such as major forex pairs, popular stocks, and cryptocurrencies.
- **Signal Confirmation**: While the DPVO provides powerful signals, confirming these signals with additional indicators such as RSI or MACD can increase trade reliability.
- **Risk Management**: Always use stop-loss orders to manage risks associated with trading signals. Adjust the position size based on the volatility of the asset to avoid significant losses.
### Practical Example + How to use it
Practical Example1: Day Trading Cryptocurrencies
For a day trader focusing on the highly volatile cryptocurrency market, the DPVO can be an effective tool on a 15-minute chart. Suppose a trader is monitoring Bitcoin (BTC) during a period of high market activity. The DPVO might show an upward crossover of the DVO above its smoothed signal line while also indicating a significant increase in volume. This could signal that strong buying pressure is entering the market, suggesting a potential short-term rally. The trader could enter a long position based on this signal, setting a stop-loss just below the recent support level to manage risk. If the DPVO later shows a crossover in the opposite direction with decreasing volume, it might signal a good exit point, allowing the trader to lock in profits before a potential pullback.
- **Swing Trading Stocks**: For a swing trader looking at stocks, the DPVO could be applied on a daily chart. If the oscillator shows a consistent downward trend along with increasing volume, this could suggest a potential sell-off, providing a sell signal before a significant downturn.
You can look for:
--> Increase in volume - You can use indicators like 24-hour-Volume to have a better visualization
--> Uptrend/Downtrend in the indicator (HH, HL, LL, LH)
--> Confirmation (Buy signal/Sell signal)
--> Correct Price action (Not too steep moves up or down. Stable moves.) (Optional)
--> Confirmation with other indicators (Optional)
Quick image showing you an example of a buy signal on SOLANA:
### Technical Notes
- **Calculation Efficiency**: The DPVO utilizes exponential moving averages (EMAs) in its calculations, which provides a balance between responsiveness and smoothing. EMAs are favored over simple moving averages in this context because they give more weight to recent data, making the indicator more sensitive to recent market changes.
- **Normalization**: The normalization of the DVO by the EMA of the volume ensures that the oscillator remains consistent across different assets and timeframes. This means the indicator can be used on a wide variety of markets without needing significant adjustments, making it a versatile tool for traders.
- **Signal Line Smoothing**: The final signal line is smoothed using a simple moving average (SMA) to reduce noise. The choice of SMA for smoothing, as opposed to EMA, is intentional to provide a more stable signal that is less prone to frequent whipsaws, which can occur in highly volatile markets.
- **Lag and Sensitivity**: Like all moving average-based indicators, the DPVO may introduce a slight lag in signal generation. However, this is offset by the indicator’s ability to filter out market noise, making it a reliable tool for identifying genuine trends and reversals. Adjusting the `fastMA`, `slowMA`, and `signalSmooth` inputs allows traders to fine-tune the sensitivity of the DPVO to match their specific trading strategy and market conditions.
- **Platform Compatibility**: The DPVO is written in Pine Script™ v5, ensuring compatibility with the latest features and functionalities offered by TradingView. This version takes advantage of optimized functions for performance and accuracy in calculations, making it well-suited for real-time analysis.
Conclusion
The "Uptrick: Dual Moving Average Volume Oscillator" is a revolutionary tool that merges volume analysis with price movement to offer traders a more nuanced understanding of market trends and reversals. Its ability to provide clear, actionable signals based on a unique combination of volume and price changes makes it an invaluable addition to any trader's toolkit. Whether you are managing long-term positions or looking for quick trades, the DPVO provides insights that can help refine any trading strategy, making it a standout choice in the crowded field of technical indicators.
Nothing from this indicator or any other Uptrick Indicators is financial advice. Only you are ultimately responsible for your choices.
Arithmetic Candlesticks (Zeiierman)█ Arithmetic Candlestick - Overview
Arithmetic Candlesticks (Zeiierman) introduce a new way to read charts by applying logical arithmetic to real price data. These candlesticks focus on filtering out noise and smoothing price movements using a bell-shaped curve, which helps to refine the data and highlight the true trend. This approach provides a clearer view of market trends, allowing traders to interpret price action more effectively with minimal lag and distraction.
⚪ What is Arithmetic Candlesticks
Arithmetic Candlesticks use a calculation method rooted in the idea that the market moves in patterns that can be identified and predicted by examining past price movements.
Analyzing momentum, price action, and trend patterns is useful for traders who want to quickly scan and identify price patterns, trends, and momentum in the market. The system searches for these patterns and trends to anticipate future price movements. Traders and investors can identify trends hidden in market noise, enabling them to uncover trading opportunities that might not be immediately obvious to the naked eye.
⚪ Eliminates price noise
The Arithmetic Candlestick noise filtering function is used to reduce price noise, which is the randomness in the price movement of an asset caused by market participants trading on a short-term basis. The idea behind the filter is that it eliminates the impact of short-term fluctuations in the price, thus providing a more accurate picture of the overall trend.
█ Capturing Trends with precise chart reading
Trend moves are some of the biggest moneymakers in trading; in fact, trading in the direction of the trend reduces risk and increases profit potential. Arithmetic Candlestick helps traders do just that.
In a fast-moving and volatile market characterized by high-frequency algorithms, retail traders have a hard time distinguishing the real trend from the noise. Arithmetic Candlesticks are designed to filter out the noise created by insignificant price moves and leave traders with the price action that matters, namely a clear and insightful chart reading. Due to its sophisticated mathematical calculations, Arithmetic Candlesticks are able to analyze any market and timeframe.
█ How to use Arithmetic Candlesticks
Arithmetic Candlesticks is an all-in-one trend and momentum tool that can be used stand-alone or in conjunction with other indicators. Its primary use is to provide a clear chart reading, easily identify trends, and help traders stay longer in trends.
The indicator includes excellent momentum features that offer insights into the current momentum and the strength of the price action. This provides traders with a unique chart experience that yields valuable insights. The indicator boasts numerous features, each of which can be used stand-alone or in combination with others. Read more about the features below.
These candles can be used in conjunction with other indicators such as support/resistance, trendlines, ICT trading, and other patterns.
█ Arithmetic Candlesticks features
The indicator comes with tons of great features that make the indicator into its own system that can be used stand-alone. You find everything from trend reading, entry/exit points, identifying momentum, and auto-stop loss.
⚪ Candle Modes:
Traders can select from three different types of arithmetic candle calculations and enable our volatility-adjusted filter for all of them. By default, the candles are set to Arithmetic candlesticks. However, depending on their trading preferences, users can select Arithmetic + Heikin Ashi Candles or Impulse + Wicks Candles.
The Heikin Ashi mode of the candlesticks makes the indicator smoother and more trend-friendly.
The Impulse + Wick mode of the candlesticks makes the indicator responsive to momentum. The length of the wicks represents the strength of the current momentum. The longer the wicks, the greater the momentum in the market.
If traders enable the Volatility Adjusted candles , the indicator becomes much more responsive to volatility moves, which is a way of making the candlesticks more responsive to significant price movements.
⚪ Trend coloring
Arithmetic candlesticks come in three different color modes: the default one, the gradient one, and the advanced trend coloring. Enable the Trend coloring if you want to engage in long-term trend trading. This filter does not change the arithmetic candlesticks, only the bar coloring.
⚪ Buy and Sell signals
To make trend trading easier to understand, we have included Buy/Sell signals. These signals are based both on the type of candlesticks selected and the type of coloring used. In addition, they come with three filters and are available in scalping and trend modes.
Candle Color Filter: A buy signal will only occur if the candlesticks are bullish, and a sell signal will only occur if the candlesticks are bearish.
Trend Tracker Filter: A buy signal will only occur if the Trend Tracker is bullish, and a sell signal will only occur if the Trend Tracker is bearish.
When both filters are applied, it means that both the candle color and the Trend Tracker should have the same sign in order to trigger a signal.
These filters are very effective and should be used when utilizing the signals.
Take Profit signals can be enabled to help traders know when to take profits.
Adaptive Stop Loss can be enabled for the signals, helping traders manage their risk.
⚪ Trend Tracker
The Trend Tracker line provides insights about the underlying trend. Adjust it if you want to engage in scalping, which makes the line much more responsive. Set the underlying speed of the trend to either Fast or Slow. This Trend Tracker works well in conjunction with Arithmetic Candlesticks and the associated signals.
⚪ Trend Sentiment
Enable Trend Sentiment to identify the levels at which the market is considered bullish or bearish. This feature helps you gauge the overall market direction, allowing you to align your trades with the prevailing trend. The Trend Sentiment also measures the strength of the trend, highlighting whether the current price action reflects a strong or weak trend. Adjust the sensitivity to determine how early or late you want to capture these trend signals.
⚪ Impulse
Enable Impulse Signals to understand when the market is making a significant move, often leading to a pullback or pause. These Impulse Signals can indicate the very start of a trend or serve as the first sign of a reversal. Enable 'Significant Impulses' if you only want to display the most significant market impulses.
█ How is Arithmetic Candlesticks Calculated?
⚪ Candlesticks
These candlesticks combine advanced smoothing techniques with price pattern recognition, giving traders a clearer view of market dynamics.
Adaptive Smoothing: The core of this smoothing approach is its ability to adjust dynamically based on market conditions. It reduces lag while staying responsive to price changes. This adaptive nature allows the candlesticks to follow the price action smoothly, minimizing the influence of short-term fluctuations. As a result, the trend is depicted with greater accuracy, helping traders to stay in tune with the market’s true direction.
Refined Smoothing with Weighted Averages: Another key component of the smoothing process involves applying a refined technique that uses a bell-shaped curve to weight price data. This method reduces the impact of outlier movements, resulting in a smoother, more continuous curve that accurately represents the market's central trend. This ensures that the candlesticks reflect a more balanced view of price action, focusing on the significant movements while filtering out unnecessary noise.
⚪ Trend Coloring
The Trend Coloring feature offers a powerful visualization tool that helps traders quickly identify the prevailing market trend and its strength. By analyzing market structure and the velocity of price movements, this feature provides a clear, dynamic view of the long-term trend direction.
Market Structure Analysis: The Trend Coloring is rooted in a thorough analysis of market structure, focusing on key price levels over time. By evaluating these levels, the system determines whether the market is in an uptrend, downtrend, or ranging phase. This information is then used to color the chart according to the current trend direction, providing a visual cue that makes it easier to align your trades with the broader market movement.
Velocity of Price Movements: . In addition to identifying the trend direction, the system also calculates the velocity of price movements. This involves assessing how quickly or slowly prices are advancing in a particular direction, offering deeper insight into the trend's strength and momentum. Faster price movements suggest a stronger trend, while slower movements may indicate a weakening or consolidating market. This dynamic approach ensures that the Trend Coloring not only highlights the trend but also reflects its intensity and potential sustainability.
⚪ Buy and Sell signals
The Buy/Sell signals are generated using a sophisticated approach that tracks key price action levels to determine market direction and momentum. This method constantly evaluates the relationship between the current price and dynamically adjusting levels that reflect the underlying market conditions. By staying in tune with the flow of the market, this approach effectively captures the onset of new trends while reducing the lag typically associated with traditional indicators.
Dynamic Price Action Levels: The signals are based on critical price action levels that adapt in real-time to market movements. These levels serve as flexible thresholds that help identify potential buy or sell opportunities. When the price interacts with these levels, it triggers signals that indicate possible entry or exit points, aligning your trades with the prevailing market direction.
Price Patterns: The algorithm also recognizes and integrates specific price patterns that are often precursors to significant market moves. By identifying these patterns, the system can anticipate changes in market direction more accurately, enabling earlier and more precise signals. This helps in capturing trend reversals or continuations effectively.
Momentum-Driven Adjustments: The system's price action levels are not static; they adjust dynamically in response to strong price movements. This ensures that the signals are not only timely but also in sync with the underlying market momentum, making the system highly effective in volatile conditions where quick decision-making is crucial.
⚪ Trend Tracker
The Trend Tracker utilizes the core principles of Arithmetic Candlesticks, including their sophisticated smoothing techniques and pattern recognition capabilities. By leveraging these features, the Trend Tracker effectively filters out market noise, allowing it to present a smooth and accurate representation of the current trend. This makes it easier to identify whether the market is trending upwards, downwards, or entering a period of consolidation.
Adaptive to Market Conditions: The Trend Tracker is not static; it dynamically adjusts as market conditions change. Whether the market is experiencing high volatility or moving through a quieter phase, the Trend Tracker remains responsive, continuously updating to reflect the most recent price action. This ensures that traders are always working with the most relevant information, making it easier to stay in sync with the market's true direction.
⚪ Trend Sentiment
Trend Sentiment analyzes key price levels and market structure to determine whether the current market sentiment is bullish or bearish. By examining the direction and momentum of price movements, it provides a straightforward view of the market's overall trend direction.
⚪ Impulse
Impulse monitors the market for sudden shifts in momentum, recognizing when the price is making a strong move that could lead to a trend continuation or a reversal. The feature is tuned to distinguish between regular market fluctuations and significant impulses. It focuses on the most meaningful price movements, ensuring that the signals you receive are relevant and actionable.
█ Important Note
Caution! Arithmetic candlesticks do not always reflect the actual price. Arithmetic uses smoothing and noise filtering to capture trends; hence, it might deviate from the actual close.
It's important to understand that Arithmetic Candlesticks are intended to provide a clearer picture of trend direction rather than exact price levels. Therefore, they should not be used as a substitute for actual market prices, especially in scenarios like backtesting or precise trade execution where exact price data is crucial. Instead, use Arithmetic Candlesticks as a tool for understanding trends and overall market direction, while relying on actual price data for decisions that require precise price points.
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Shark Harmonic Pattern [TradingFinder] Shark Detector Indicator🔵 Introduction
The Shark harmonic pattern, first introduced by Scott Carney in 2011, is a recognized tool in technical analysis. Since its inception, it has been widely adopted by traders as an essential market analysis tool.
Due to its complexity, the Shark pattern can be challenging for novice traders. Therefore, we have developed the Harmonic Pattern Indicator to help analysts and traders easily identify these patterns.
🟣 Understanding the Types of Shark Pattern
In technical analysis, the Shark harmonic pattern forms at the end of trends and is categorized into two types: Bullish and Bearish Shark Patterns.
Bullish Shark Pattern : This pattern appears at the end of a downtrend, indicating a potential reversal to an uptrend. Traders can use this pattern to identify buy entry points. The image below illustrates the core components of the Bullish Shark Pattern.
Bearish Shark Pattern : Conversely, the Bearish Shark Pattern forms at the end of an uptrend, signaling a possible reversal to a downtrend. This pattern prompts traders to shift their positions from buying to selling. The image below showcases the characteristics of the Bearish Shark Pattern.
🔵 How to Use
🟣 Trading with the Bullish Shark Pattern
The Bullish Shark Pattern acts as a reversal pattern, helping traders identify the end of a downtrend and the beginning of an uptrend. It consists of five key points that indicate alternating bullish and bearish movements.
Upon the complete formation of this pattern, traders can look for opportunities to enter buy trades. To manage risk effectively, it is advisable to set a stop-loss below the lowest price point within the pattern.
🟣 Trading with the Bearish Shark Pattern
Similarly, the Bearish Shark Pattern functions as a reversal pattern but in the opposite direction. It helps traders identify the end of an uptrend and the onset of a downtrend.
After the pattern fully forms, traders can seek sell entry opportunities. As with the bullish pattern, placing a stop-loss above the highest price point within the pattern is recommended for risk management.
🔵 Setting
🟣 Logical Setting
ZigZag Pivot Period : You can adjust the period so that the harmonic patterns are adjusted according to the pivot period you want. This factor is the most important parameter in pattern recognition.
Show Valid Format : If this parameter is on "On" mode, only patterns will be displayed that they have exact format and no noise can be seen in them. If "Off" is, the patterns displayed that maybe are noisy and do not exactly correspond to the original pattern.
Show Formation Last Pivot Confirm : if Turned on, you can see this ability of patterns when their last pivot is formed. If this feature is off, it will see the patterns as soon as they are formed. The advantage of this option being clear is less formation of fielded patterns, and it is accompanied by the latest pattern seeing and a sharp reduction in reward to risk.
Period of Formation Last Pivot : Using this parameter you can determine that the last pivot is based on Pivot period.
🟣 Genaral Setting
Show : Enter "On" to display the template and "Off" to not display the template.
Color : Enter the desired color to draw the pattern in this parameter.
LineWidth : You can enter the number 1 or numbers higher than one to adjust the thickness of the drawing lines. This number must be an integer and increases with increasing thickness.
LabelSize : You can adjust the size of the labels by using the "size.auto", "size.tiny", "size.smal", "size.normal", "size.large" or "size.huge" entries.
🟣 Alert Setting
Alert : On / Off
Message Frequency : This string parameter defines the announcement frequency. Choices include: "All" (activates the alert every time the function is called), "Once Per Bar" (activates the alert only on the first call within the bar), and "Once Per Bar Close" (the alert is activated only by a call at the last script execution of the real-time bar upon closing). The default setting is "Once per Bar".
Show Alert Time by Time Zone : The date, hour, and minute you receive in alert messages can be based on any time zone you choose. For example, if you want New York time, you should enter "UTC-4". This input is set to the time zone "UTC" by default.
🔵 Conclusion
The Shark harmonic pattern is a potent analytical tool in technical analysis that aids traders in identifying critical reversal points in financial markets. Whether in a bullish or bearish context, this pattern provides clear trend change signals, allowing traders to enter trades with greater precision and optimize their strategies.
However, as with all analytical methods, it is essential to supplement the Shark pattern with additional analyses and strict risk management to avoid potential losses. Incorporating this pattern into a comprehensive trading strategy can lead to better trade outcomes and more opportunities for success
Swing [SMRT Algo]The SMRT Algo Swing indicator is a tool tailored for swing trading, designed to provide traders with insights and entry points on higher timeframes, such as the 1-hour (1H) chart and above. This indicator incorporates a range of features to enhance both trend identification and risk management.
Features:
Bar Colors: The indicator employs a straightforward color-coding system to denote market trends: red bars indicate a bearish trend, and green bars indicate a bullish trend. This immediate visual representation aids traders in quickly discerning the prevailing market direction, facilitating swift decision-making.
Buy & Sell Signals: SMRT Algo Swing generates distinct buy and sell signals categorized into two levels, weak and strong.
- Weak Signals: These signals are generated when the basic entry criteria are met. They serve as early alerts to potential trading opportunities, suitable for traders willing to take on more risk or those employing a more aggressive trading strategy.
- Strong Signals: Generated when additional, more stringent conditions are satisfied, these signals indicate higher-probability trade setups.
EMA Filter: The Exponential Moving Average (EMA) filter is a feature that facilitates trend trading. When turned on, the filter ensures that only signals that align with the prevailing trend are displayed. This helps in avoiding counter-trend trades, which can be riskier and less reliable. The EMA length is customizable, allowing traders to adjust the sensitivity of trend detection based on their trading style and market conditions.
Take Profit & Stop Loss Levels: TP & SL levels are pre-calculated based on a risk-reward ratio:
- TP1: Indicates a conservative 1:1 risk-reward ratio, suitable for quick profit-taking. Goes up to TP3. This approach to TP and SL can help traders define their risk exposure clearly and set realistic profit targets.
Strong signals are designed to provide highly accurate entry points, often referred to as "sniper entries," due to their precision in aligning with market trends. The option to display weak, strong, or both types of signals allows traders to tailor the indicator to their specific trading preferences and risk profiles.
Input Settings:
Bar Color: Bar colors can be turned on/off. Green candles show a bullish market/trend, while red candles show bearish.
Signal: Choose to show either only Strong/Weak/Both buy & sell signals.
Lookback Period: The higher the lookback period, the less frequent the signals. Adjusting this value affects the frequency of the buy sell signals.
EMA Filter: Trend filter can be turned on/off. If on, it will only show buy signals that are above the EMA, and sell signals that are below the EMA.
Timeframe: EMA timeframe can be adjusted, i.e. to view higher timeframe trends.
Length: Used to adjust EMA length. A smaller value means that EMA is more susceptible to market movements.
TP/SL: The take profit & stop loss zones can be turned on/off. The size of TP/SL can also be adjusted by increasing or decreasing the multiplier and length values.
EMA Filter Off:
EMA Filter On:
We recommend traders use this indicator on timeframes 1H and above, with the goal of holding trades over a longer period of time (days, weeks, months) to maximize the market moves.
The integration of these features ensures that the SMRT Algo Swing indicator functions as a cohesive and robust tool for swing traders. The color-coded bars provide an at-a-glance trend overview, which is crucial for context. The buy/sell signals, especially the strong signals, offer entry points that are carefully vetted by the indicator's algorithms. The EMA filter adds a layer of trend confirmation, ensuring that trades are not only timely but also in line with the broader market trend, thereby enhancing the likelihood of success. The TP and SL levels serve as a built-in risk management system, guiding traders on optimal exit points and helping to protect against significant losses.
The SMRT Algo Suite, which the Swing indicator is a part of, offers a comprehensive set of tools and features that extend beyond the capabilities of standard or open-source indicators, providing significant additional value to users.
What you also get with the SMRT Algo Suite:
Advanced Customization: Users can customize various aspects of the indicator, such as toggling the confirmation signals on or off and adjusting the parameters of the MA Filter. This customization enhances the adaptability of the tool to different trading styles and market conditions.
Enhanced Market Understanding: The combination of pullback logic, dynamic S/R zones, and MA filtering offers traders a nuanced understanding of market dynamics, helping them make more informed trading decisions.
Unique Features: The specific combination of pullback logic, dynamic S/R, and multi-level TP/SL management is unique to SMRT Algo, offering features that are not readily available in standard or open-source indicators.
Educational and Support Resources: As with other tools in the SMRT Algo suite, this indicator comes with comprehensive educational resources and access to a supportive trading community, as well as 24/7 Discord support.
The educational resources and community support included with SMRT Algo ensure that users can maximize the indicators’ potential, offering guidance on best practices and advanced usage.
SMRT Algo believe that there is no magic indicator that is able to print money. Indicator toolkits provide value via their convenience, adaptability and uniqueness. Combining these items can help a trader make more educated; less messy, more planned trades and in turn hopefully help them succeed.
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EMA Cross Fibonacci Entry with RetracementThe EMA Cross Fibonacci Entry with Retracement is a trading strategy that combines two popular technical analysis tools: Exponential Moving Averages (EMAs) and Fibonacci retracement levels. Here's a brief overview of how this strategy typically works:
### Exponential Moving Averages (EMAs)
1. **EMAs Calculation**: EMAs give more weight to recent price data, making them more responsive to price changes. Commonly used periods for EMAs in this strategy are the 50-period and 200-period EMAs.
2. **EMA Cross**: The strategy looks for a "golden cross" (short-term EMA crosses above the long-term EMA) as a potential buy signal, and a "death cross" (short-term EMA crosses below the long-term EMA) as a potential sell signal.
### Fibonacci Retracement Levels
1. **Fibonacci Retracement**: This tool is used to identify potential support and resistance levels based on the Fibonacci sequence. The key retracement levels are 23.6%, 38.2%, 50%, 61.8%, and 78.6%.
2. **Drawing Retracement Levels**: Traders draw Fibonacci retracement levels from a significant peak to a significant trough (or vice versa) to identify potential retracement levels where the price might reverse.
### Combining EMA Cross with Fibonacci Retracement
1. **Identify EMA Cross**: First, traders look for an EMA cross. For example, a golden cross where a shorter EMA (e.g., 50 EMA) crosses above a longer EMA (e.g., 200 EMA) suggests a bullish trend.
2. **Wait for Retracement**: After identifying a cross, traders wait for the price to retrace to a Fibonacci level. The key levels to watch are 38.2%, 50%, and 61.8%.
3. **Entry Point**: The entry point is when the price retraces to a Fibonacci level and shows signs of reversal (e.g., bullish candlestick patterns, support at Fibonacci levels). This is typically when traders enter a long position.
4. **Confirmation with EMA**: Ensure that the EMAs support the trend. For a buy entry, the short-term EMA should remain above the long-term EMA.
### Example of a Bullish Entry
1. **Golden Cross**: 50 EMA crosses above 200 EMA.
2. **Retracement**: Price retraces to the 38.2% Fibonacci level.
3. **Entry Signal**: At the 38.2% level, a bullish candlestick pattern (e.g., hammer) forms, indicating potential support.
4. **Entry Point**: Enter a long position at the close of the bullish candlestick.
### Risk Management
1. **Stop Loss**: Place a stop loss below the next Fibonacci retracement level or below the recent swing low to limit potential losses.
2. **Take Profit**: Set a take profit target based on a risk-reward ratio, previous resistance levels, or further Fibonacci extensions.
### Conclusion
The EMA Cross Fibonacci Entry with Retracement strategy is a systematic approach to identifying entry points in a trending market. By combining the responsiveness of EMAs with the predictive power of Fibonacci retracement levels, traders aim to enter trades at optimal points, increasing their chances of success while managing risk effectively.
ACD Indicator [TradingFinder] M Fisher Pivots Methodology Signal🔵 Introduction
The book "The Logical Trader" begins with a comprehensive review of the ACD Methodology principles, which include identifying specific price points related to the opening range.
This method allows you to set reference points for trading and use points "A" and "C" for trade entry. You will also learn about the "Pivot Range" and how to combine them with the ACD method to maximize position size and minimize risk.
In this indicator, the strategy is implemented to make it easier to use.
🔵 How to Use
The "ACD" strategy can be applied to various markets such as stocks, commodities, or forex, providing buy and sell signals that allow you to set your price targets and stop losses.
This strategy is based on the assumption that the opening range of trades is statistically significant each day, meaning the initial market fluctuations influence the market until the end of the day.
The ACD trading strategy is known as a breakout strategy and performs best in volatile or strongly trending markets, such as crude oil and stocks.
Some of the rules for using the ACD strategy include the following :
Consider points A and C as reference points and continuously pay attention to these points during trades. These points serve as entry and exit points for trades.
Examine daily and multi-day pivot ranges to analyze market trends. If the price is above the pivots, the trend is upward, and if below the pivots, the trend is downward.
Trading with the ACD strategy in forex is possible using the ACD indicator. This indicator is a technical tool used to measure the balance between supply and demand in the market. By analyzing trading volume and price, this indicator helps traders identify trend strength and suitable entry and exit points.
To use the ACD indicator, consider the following :
Identifying strong trends: The ACD indicator can help you identify strong and stable trends in the market.
Determining entry and exit points: ACD provides buy and sell signals to enter or exit trades at the best possible time.
Bullish Setup :
When the "A up" line is broken, it is advisable to wait for some time to ensure that this is not a "Fake Breakout" and that the price stabilizes above this line.
After entering the trade, the best stop loss you can choose is below the "A down" line. However, it is recommended to test this in backtests to achieve the best results. The suitable reward-to-risk ratio for this strategy is 1, which should also be backtested.
Bearish Setup :
When the "A down" line is broken, it is advisable to wait for some time to ensure that this is not a "Fake Breakout" and that the price stabilizes below this line.
After entering the trade, the best stop loss you can choose is above the "A up" line. However, it is recommended to test this in backtests to achieve the best results. The suitable reward-to-risk ratio for this strategy is 1, which should also be backtested.
🔵 Setting
NDay Pivot Range Period : Using this entry you can specify the number of days to calculate NDay Pivot Range.
Show Daily Pivot Range : Set the Daily Pivot color and displayed or not.
Show NDay Pivot Range : Set the NDay Pivot color and displayed or not.
ATR Period Levels : Determining the period of the ATR indicator, which is used to determine the A and C levels.
Show Tokyo ACD Setup : Set the Tokyo ACD Setup color and displayed or not.
Tokyo Opening Range Time : The amount of time taken to determine the opening range. You can set this number between 5 and 60 minutes.
Tokyo Session : Market start and end time.
A Level Multiplier : The coefficient that is multiplied by ATR to determine the distance of line A up and A down.
C Level Multiplier : The coefficient that is multiplied by ATR to determine the distance of line C up and C down.
The same settings exist for the London and New York sessions.
Multi Timeframe Relative Strength Index {DCAquant}Overview
The Multi Timeframe Relative Strength Index (MTF RSI) is a powerful technical analysis tool designed to provide insights into market momentum and potential trend reversals across multiple timeframes. Leveraging the Relative Strength Index (RSI) formula, this indicator offers traders a comprehensive view of market sentiment and identifies overbought and oversold conditions.
Key Features
RSI Calculation:
Utilizes the standard RSI calculation formula to measure the magnitude of recent price changes and assess the strength of market trends.
Employs a user-defined length parameter to customize the sensitivity of the RSI calculation based on trading preferences.
Multiple Timeframe Analysis:
Allows traders to analyze RSI values across up to six different timeframes, ranging from minutes to days, providing a holistic perspective on market dynamics.
Calculates RSI values independently for each selected timeframe, enabling comparison and trend identification.
Threshold Levels:
Defines overbought and oversold levels to highlight potential reversal points in market trends.
Offers flexibility in adjusting threshold levels based on individual risk tolerance and trading strategies.
Neutral Zone:
Establishes upper and lower neutral thresholds to identify periods of consolidation or sideways movement in price.
Helps traders distinguish between trending and ranging market conditions for more accurate analysis.
Moving Average Smoothing:
Provides the option to apply moving average smoothing to aggregated RSI values for enhanced clarity and reduced noise.
Enables smoother visualization of RSI trends, facilitating easier interpretation for traders.
Visual Representation:
Plots the aggregated MTF RSI values on the price chart, allowing traders to visually assess market momentum and potential reversal points.
Utilizes color-coded backgrounds to indicate Long, Short, or Neutral conditions for quick identification.
Dynamic Table Display:
Displays trading signals alongside graphical indicators (rocket for Long, snowflake for Short, and star for Neutral) in a customizable table format.
Offers flexibility in table placement and size to accommodate user preferences.
How to Use:
Parameter Configuration:
Adjust the length parameter to fine-tune the sensitivity of the RSI calculation based on the desired timeframe and trading strategy.
Define overbought and oversold levels to identify potential reversal points in market trends.
Customize upper and lower neutral thresholds to differentiate between trending and ranging market conditions.
Interpretation:
Monitor the aggregated MTF RSI values plotted on the price chart for signals of overbought or oversold conditions.
Pay attention to color-coded backgrounds and graphical indicators in the table for actionable trading insights.
Trading Strategy:
Consider entering Long positions when the aggregated MTF RSI is above the upper neutral threshold, indicating potential bullish momentum.
Evaluate Short opportunities when the aggregated MTF RSI falls below the lower neutral threshold, signaling possible bearish momentum.
Exercise caution during Neutral conditions, as there may be uncertainty in market direction.
Risk Management:
Combine MTF RSI analysis with robust risk management strategies, including stop-loss and take-profit levels, to manage trading risks effectively.
Practice prudent risk management and trade within your risk tolerance to minimize potential losses.
Disclaimer
Trading in financial markets involves risk, and past performance is not indicative of future results. The use of the MTF RSI indicator does not guarantee profits or prevent losses. Traders should conduct their own analysis, exercise caution, and seek advice from qualified financial professionals before making trading decisions.
PA Helper - Lots calculatorThe tool helps you figure out how many units (lots) of a financial instrument you should trade to keep your risk within a specific dollar amount.
It considers the entry price, stop-loss (SL) price, and the amount of money you're willing to risk.
How It Works
To use the indicator you need to select:
- Entry Price: The price at which you plan to enter the trade.
- Stop-Loss Price: The price level where you'll exit the trade to prevent further losses.
Additional parameters:
Risk Amount ($): The maximum amount of money you are willing to risk on this trade.
For a simpler usage, you can add it to Favorites, and always select it from your Indicators drowdown list.
Liquidity Finder🔵 Introduction
The concept of "liquidity pool" or simply "liquidity" in technical analysis price action refers to areas on the price chart where stop losses accumulate, and the market, by reaching those areas and collecting liquidity (Stop Hunt), provides the necessary energy to move the price. This concept is prominent in the "ICT" and "Smart Money" styles. Imagine, as depicted below, the price is at a support level. The general trader mentality is that there is "demand" for the asset at this price level, and this demand will outweigh "supply" as before. So, it is likely that the price will increase. As a result, they start buying and place their stop loss below the support area.
Stop Hunt areas are essentially traders' "stop loss" levels. These are the liquidity that institutional and large traders need to fill their orders. Consequently, they penetrate the price below support areas or above resistance areas to touch their stop loss and fill their orders, and then the price trend reverses.
Cash zones are generally located under "Swings Low" and above "Swings High." More specifically, they can be categorized as support levels or resistance levels, above Double Top and Triple Top patterns, below Double Bottom and Triple Bottom patterns, above Bearish Trend lines, and below Bullish Trend lines.
Double Top and Triple Top :
Double Bottom and Triple Bottom :
Bullish Trend line and Bearish Trend line :
🔵 How to Use
To optimally use this indicator, you can adjust the settings according to the symbol, time frame, and your needs. These settings include the "sensitivity" of the "liquidity finder" function and the swing periods related to static and dynamic liquidity lines.
"Statics Liquidity Line Sensitivity" is a number between 0 and 0.4. Increasing this number decreases the sensitivity of the "Statics Liquidity Line Detection" function and increases the number of lines identified. The default value is 0.3.
"Dynamics Liquidity Line Sensitivity" is a number between 0.4 and 1.95. Increasing this number increases the sensitivity of the "Dynamics Liquidity Line Detection" function and decreases the number of lines identified. The default value is 1.
"Statics Period Pivot" is set to 8 by default. By changing this number, you can specify the period for the static liquidity line pivots.
"Dynamics Period Pivot" is set to 3 by default. By changing this number, you can specify the period for the dynamic liquidity line pivots.
🔵 Settings
Access to adjust the inputs of Static Dynamic Liquidity Line Sensitivity, Dynamics Liquidity Line Sensitivity, Statics Period Pivot, and Dynamics Period Pivot is possible from this section.
Additionally, you can enable or disable liquidity lines as needed using the buttons for "Show Statics High Liquidity Line," "Show Statics Low Liquidity Line," "Show Dynamics High Liquidity Line," and "Show Dynamics Low Liquidity Line."
Minervini Stage 2 AnalysisHandbook for Minervini Stage 2 Analysis Indicator
Introduction
This handbook provides detailed instructions and guidelines for using the Minervini Stage 2 Analysis Indicator based on Mark Minervini's swing trading methodology. This indicator is designed for traders focusing on US stocks, aiming to capture gains in medium to short-term uptrends (swing trading).
Understanding Stage 2
Stage 2 represents a bullish uptrend in a stock's price. Mark Minervini emphasizes entering long positions during this phase. The stage is identified using four key criteria related to moving averages (MAs).
Indicator Criteria
Stock Price Above MA 150 and 200: Indicates an overall uptrend.
MA 150 Above MA 200: Signals a stronger medium-term trend compared to the long-term trend.
MA 200 Trending Up for At Least 1 Month (22 Days): Confirms a stable uptrend.
MA 50 Above Both MA 150 and 200: Shows short-term strength and momentum.
Using the Indicator
Entering Trades: Consider long positions when all four criteria are met. This signifies that the stock is in a Stage 2 uptrend.
Monitoring Trades: Regularly check if the stock continues to meet these criteria. The indicator provides a clear visual and textual representation for ease of monitoring.
Alarm Signals and Exit Strategy
One Criterion Not Met: This serves as an alarm signal. Increased vigilance is required, and traders should prepare for a potential exit.
Two Criteria Not Met: Strong indication to close the trade. This suggests the stock may be transitioning out of Stage 2, increasing the risk of holding the position.
Risk Management
Stop-Loss Orders: Consider setting a trailing stop-loss to protect profits and minimize losses.
Position Sizing: Adjust position sizes according to your risk tolerance and portfolio strategy.
Volume and Relative Strength Analysis
Volume Analysis: Look for increased trading volume as confirmation when the stock price moves above key MAs.
Relative Strength (RS) Rating: Compare the stock's performance to the broader market to gauge its strength.
Limitations and Considerations
Market Conditions: The indicator's effectiveness may vary with market conditions. It is more reliable in a bullish market environment.
Supplementary Analysis: Combine this indicator with other analysis methods (fundamental, technical) for a holistic approach.
Continuous Learning: Stay updated with market trends and adjust your strategy accordingly.
Conclusion
The Minervini Stage 2 Analysis Indicator is a powerful tool for identifying potential long positions in uptrending stocks. Its reliance on specific criteria aligns with Mark Minervini's proven swing trading strategy. However, always exercise due diligence and risk management in your trading decisions.
Cryptopreneur Dynamic Support & ResistanceOverview
The Cryptopreneur Dynamic Support & Resistance (Cryptopreneur S&R) is a technical analysis tool designed to identify key support and resistance levels based on historical price data. This indicator uses both average prices and Fibonacci-based calculations to derive multiple levels of support and resistance, offering traders enhanced insights into potential price reversal zones.
Features
1. Lookback Period
Allows users to define the number of historical bars to consider for the calculation.
2. Average Price Calculation
The average of the high and low prices of each historical bar is computed to derive a balanced representation of the price for the specified period.
3. Dynamic Support and Resistance
The highest and lowest average prices within the lookback period are used as the primary resistance and support levels.
4. Fibonacci-based Additional Levels
Additional resistance and support levels are computed using Fibonacci retracement ratios (0.382, 0.618, and 0.786). These levels offer potential zones where price might face resistance or find support during its movement.
5. Visual Enhancements
Different colors and line thicknesses are used to differentiate the various support and resistance levels, making it easier for traders to identify and track them on the chart.
6. Alerts
The indicator provides alert conditions for when the price crosses any of the support or resistance levels, aiding traders in making timely decisions.
Usage
Support and Resistance
These are fundamental concepts in technical analysis representing price levels where the market tends to find resistance (price stops going higher) or support (price stops going lower). The Cryptopreneur Dynamic Support & Resistance provides traders with these levels dynamically based on recent price action and Fibonacci calculations.
Trade Setups
Traders can use these levels to identify potential trade entry and exit points. For instance, if the price approaches a resistance level and shows signs of reversal, it might be an opportunity to go short, expecting the price to go down.
Stop Loss and Take Profit
The levels can also be used to set protective stop losses or take profit levels, ensuring that traders manage their risks effectively.
Alerts
Stay updated with price movements through customizable alerts whenever the price crosses any of the defined levels.
Conclusion
The Cryptopreneur Dynamic Support & Resistance offers a comprehensive approach to identifying key support and resistance levels. By combining historical price data with Fibonacci ratios, it provides traders with a more nuanced understanding of potential price pivot points, thus aiding in better decision-making. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced trader, the Cryptopreneur S&R can be a valuable addition to your technical analysis toolkit.
Disclaimer
The The Cryptopreneur Dynamic Support & Resistance (Cryptopreneur S&R) is provided as a technical analysis tool and should not be interpreted as investment advice, a recommendation concerning the purchase or sale of any security, or a suggestion to engage in any specific transaction. All decisions related to buying, selling, or trading any securities or assets are solely the responsibility of the individual user, and it is advised to always consult with a licensed financial advisor or conduct thorough research before making investment decisions. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Use the Cryptopreneur S&R Indicator at your own risk. The creators or providers of this tool bear no responsibility for any losses incurred as a result of its usage.
Support & Resistance AI (K means/median) [ThinkLogicAI]█ OVERVIEW
K-means is a clustering algorithm commonly used in machine learning to group data points into distinct clusters based on their similarities. While K-means is not typically used directly for identifying support and resistance levels in financial markets, it can serve as a tool in a broader analysis approach.
Support and resistance levels are price levels in financial markets where the price tends to react or reverse. Support is a level where the price tends to stop falling and might start to rise, while resistance is a level where the price tends to stop rising and might start to fall. Traders and analysts often look for these levels as they can provide insights into potential price movements and trading opportunities.
█ BACKGROUND
The K-means algorithm has been around since the late 1950s, making it more than six decades old. The algorithm was introduced by Stuart Lloyd in his 1957 research paper "Least squares quantization in PCM" for telecommunications applications. However, it wasn't widely known or recognized until James MacQueen's 1967 paper "Some Methods for Classification and Analysis of Multivariate Observations," where he formalized the algorithm and referred to it as the "K-means" clustering method.
So, while K-means has been around for a considerable amount of time, it continues to be a widely used and influential algorithm in the fields of machine learning, data analysis, and pattern recognition due to its simplicity and effectiveness in clustering tasks.
█ COMPARE AND CONTRAST SUPPORT AND RESISTANCE METHODS
1) K-means Approach:
Cluster Formation: After applying the K-means algorithm to historical price change data and visualizing the resulting clusters, traders can identify distinct regions on the price chart where clusters are formed. Each cluster represents a group of similar price change patterns.
Cluster Analysis: Analyze the clusters to identify areas where clusters tend to form. These areas might correspond to regions of price behavior that repeat over time and could be indicative of support and resistance levels.
Potential Support and Resistance Levels: Based on the identified areas of cluster formation, traders can consider these regions as potential support and resistance levels. A cluster forming at a specific price level could suggest that this level has been historically significant, causing similar price behavior in the past.
Cluster Standard Deviation: In addition to looking at the means (centroids) of the clusters, traders can also calculate the standard deviation of price changes within each cluster. Standard deviation is a measure of the dispersion or volatility of data points around the mean. A higher standard deviation indicates greater price volatility within a cluster.
Low Standard Deviation: If a cluster has a low standard deviation, it suggests that prices within that cluster are relatively stable and less likely to exhibit sudden and large price movements. Traders might consider placing tighter stop-loss orders for trades within these clusters.
High Standard Deviation: Conversely, if a cluster has a high standard deviation, it indicates greater price volatility within that cluster. Traders might opt for wider stop-loss orders to allow for potential price fluctuations without getting stopped out prematurely.
Cluster Density: Each data point is assigned to a cluster so a cluster that is more dense will act more like gravity and
2) Traditional Approach:
Trendlines: Draw trendlines connecting significant highs or lows on a price chart to identify potential support and resistance levels.
Chart Patterns: Identify chart patterns like double tops, double bottoms, head and shoulders, and triangles that often indicate potential reversal points.
Moving Averages: Use moving averages to identify levels where the price might find support or resistance based on the average price over a specific period.
Psychological Levels: Identify round numbers or levels that traders often pay attention to, which can act as support and resistance.
Previous Highs and Lows: Identify significant previous price highs and lows that might act as support or resistance.
The key difference lies in the approach and the foundation of these methods. Traditional methods are based on well-established principles of technical analysis and market psychology, while the K-means approach involves clustering price behavior without necessarily incorporating market sentiment or specific price patterns.
It's important to note that while the K-means approach might provide an interesting way to analyze price data, it should be used cautiously and in conjunction with other traditional methods. Financial markets are influenced by a wide range of factors beyond just price behavior, and the effectiveness of any method for identifying support and resistance levels should be thoroughly tested and validated. Additionally, developments in trading strategies and analysis techniques could have occurred since my last update.
█ K MEANS ALGORITHM
The algorithm for K means is as follows:
Initialize cluster centers
assign data to clusters based on minimum distance
calculate cluster center by taking the average or median of the clusters
repeat steps 1-3 until cluster centers stop moving
█ LIMITATIONS OF K MEANS
There are 3 main limitations of this algorithm:
Sensitive to Initializations: K-means is sensitive to the initial placement of centroids. Different initializations can lead to different cluster assignments and final results.
Assumption of Equal Sizes and Variances: K-means assumes that clusters have roughly equal sizes and spherical shapes. This may not hold true for all types of data. It can struggle with identifying clusters with uneven densities, sizes, or shapes.
Impact of Outliers: K-means is sensitive to outliers, as a single outlier can significantly affect the position of cluster centroids. Outliers can lead to the creation of spurious clusters or distortion of the true cluster structure.
█ LIMITATIONS IN APPLICATION OF K MEANS IN TRADING
Trading data often exhibits characteristics that can pose challenges when applying indicators and analysis techniques. Here's how the limitations of outliers, varying scales, and unequal variance can impact the use of indicators in trading:
Outliers are data points that significantly deviate from the rest of the dataset. In trading, outliers can represent extreme price movements caused by rare events, news, or market anomalies. Outliers can have a significant impact on trading indicators and analyses:
Indicator Distortion: Outliers can skew the calculations of indicators, leading to misleading signals. For instance, a single extreme price spike could cause indicators like moving averages or RSI (Relative Strength Index) to give false signals.
Risk Management: Outliers can lead to overly aggressive trading decisions if not properly accounted for. Ignoring outliers might result in unexpected losses or missed opportunities to adjust trading strategies.
Different Scales: Trading data often includes multiple indicators with varying units and scales. For example, prices are typically in dollars, volume in units traded, and oscillators have their own scale. Mixing indicators with different scales can complicate analysis:
Normalization: Indicators on different scales need to be normalized or standardized to ensure they contribute equally to the analysis. Failure to do so can lead to one indicator dominating the analysis due to its larger magnitude.
Comparability: Without normalization, it's challenging to directly compare the significance of indicators. Some indicators might have a larger numerical range and could overshadow others.
Unequal Variance: Unequal variance in trading data refers to the fact that some indicators might exhibit higher volatility than others. This can impact the interpretation of signals and the performance of trading strategies:
Volatility Adjustment: When combining indicators with varying volatility, it's essential to adjust for their relative volatilities. Failure to do so might lead to overemphasizing or underestimating the importance of certain indicators in the trading strategy.
Risk Assessment: Unequal variance can impact risk assessment. Indicators with higher volatility might lead to riskier trading decisions if not properly taken into account.
█ APPLICATION OF THIS INDICATOR
This indicator can be used in 2 ways:
1) Make a directional trade:
If a trader thinks price will go higher or lower and price is within a cluster zone, The trader can take a position and place a stop on the 1 sd band around the cluster. As one can see below, the trader can go long the green arrow and place a stop on the one standard deviation mark for that cluster below it at the red arrow. using this we can calculate a risk to reward ratio.
Calculating risk to reward: targeting a risk reward ratio of 2:1, the trader could clearly make that given that the next resistance area above that in the orange cluster exceeds this risk reward ratio.
2) Take a reversal Trade:
We can use cluster centers (support and resistance levels) to go in the opposite direction that price is currently moving in hopes of price forming a pivot and reversing off this level.
Similar to the directional trade, we can use the standard deviation of the cluster to place a stop just in case we are wrong.
In this example below we can see that shorting on the red arrow and placing a stop at the one standard deviation above this cluster would give us a profitable trade with minimal risk.
Using the cluster density table in the upper right informs the trader just how dense the cluster is. Higher density clusters will give a higher likelihood of a pivot forming at these levels and price being rejected and switching direction with a larger move.
█ FEATURES & SETTINGS
General Settings:
Number of clusters: The user can select from 3 to five clusters. A good rule of thumb is that if you are trading intraday, less is more (Think 3 rather than 5). For daily 4 to 5 clusters is good.
Cluster Method: To get around the outlier limitation of k means clustering, The median was added. This gives the user the ability to choose either k means or k median clustering. K means is the preferred method if the user things there are no large outliers, and if there appears to be large outliers or it is assumed there are then K medians is preferred.
Bars back To train on: This will be the amount of bars to include in the clustering. This number is important so that the user includes bars that are recent but not so far back that they are out of the scope of where price can be. For example the last 2 years we have been in a range on the sp500 so 505 days in this setting would be more relevant than say looking back 5 years ago because price would have to move far to get there.
Show SD Bands: Select this to show the 1 standard deviation bands around the support and resistance level or unselect this to just show the support and resistance level by itself.
Features:
Besides the support and resistance levels and standard deviation bands, this indicator gives a table in the upper right hand corner to show the density of each cluster (support and resistance level) and is color coded to the cluster line on the chart. Higher density clusters mean price has been there previously more than lower density clusters and could mean a higher likelihood of a reversal when price reaches these areas.
█ WORKS CITED
Victor Sim, "Using K-means Clustering to Create Support and Resistance", 2020, towardsdatascience.com
Chris Piech, "K means", stanford.edu
█ ACKNOLWEDGMENTS
@jdehorty- Thanks for the publish template. It made organizing my thoughts and work alot easier.
[OKX Signal Bot] Indicator Script Set Up TemplateDiscover the power of the Turtle Trade Channels Indicator (TUTCI), an innovative tool that integrates the time-tested principles of the legendary Turtle Trade system. This groundbreaking system shattered the belief that successful traders are born, not made, by transforming ordinary individuals into profitable traders.
The Turtle Trade Experiment, which achieved a remarkable 80% annual return over four years and amassed a staggering $150 million, showcased the immense potential of this trend-following strategy. Unlike the conventional "buy low and sell high" approach, the Turtle Trade system embraces a different philosophy—one of capturing substantial profits by following prevailing trends.
At the heart of the Turtle Trade Channels Indicator lies the concept of Donchian Channels, a powerful technical indicator developed by Richard Donchian. Building upon this foundation, the main rule of TUTCI is to identify 20-day breakouts and capitalize on them, while simultaneously utilizing a profit-taking strategy based on breaching 10-day highs or lows.
For long trades, the indicator signals a buying opportunity when the price breaks above the 20-day high. Conversely, for short trades, a selling opportunity arises when the price falls below the 20-day low. This systematic approach allows traders to align themselves with the prevailing momentum, capturing significant price movements.
To further enhance trading precision, TUTCI incorporates two key lines. The red line represents the trading line, indicating the direction of the trend. Price bars above the trend line suggest an uptrend, while those below indicate a downtrend. The dotted blue line serves as the exit line, guiding traders to close their positions when price action breaches the 10-day high or low. This rule safeguards profits and helps traders avoid potential trend reversals.
The Turtle Trade Channels Indicator (TUTCI) is a versatile tool applicable to various financial markets, including stocks, commodities, and forex. By harnessing the power of breakouts and integrating profit-taking rules, this indicator empowers traders to capitalize on favorable trading opportunities while managing risk effectively.
As with any trading strategy, it is crucial to conduct thorough backtesting and evaluation of the TUTCI system before implementing it in live trading. Traders can customize the indicator's parameters to align with their trading preferences and adapt to changing market conditions. Employing sound risk management techniques, such as position sizing and stop-loss orders, is paramount to protect capital and minimize potential losses.
Experience the transformational potential of the Turtle Trade Channels Indicator (TUTCI) and embark on a journey of trend following, capturing significant profits, and achieving trading success.
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A.I Fibonacci [Paradox]Description:
The A.I fibonacci is a tool designed to assist traders in identifying potential price levels following a retracement. Unlike many other Fibonacci indicators available, this script is tailored to highlight the most crucial levels for entries, take profits, and stop losses.
Key Features:
Automatic Calculation: The script automatically calculates and plots Fibonacci extension levels based on the price movement and the highs and the lows on the chart.
Optimal Levels: It emphasizes the most relevant levels for making informed trading decisions, ensuring traders focus on what specific levels.
Versatility: Suitable for all markets, making it a versatile tool for traders across different asset classes.
User-Friendly: Designed with both novice and experienced traders in mind, the script is easy to use and interpret.
How It Stands Out:
While there are numerous Fibonacci tools available, the A.I Fibonacci is distinct in its approach. It not only calculates potential price reversal areas but also pinpoints possible price levels after a retracement is completed. This dual functionality ensures traders have a comprehensive view of the market.
How to Use:
Apply the script to your desired chart.
Observe the plotted Fibonacci levels.
Use these levels to determine potential entry, exit, and stop-loss points.
Green - Entry levels
Red - Stop Loss Levels
Yellow - Take Profit Levels
Applicability:
A.I Fibonacci is designed for all markets, making it a versatile tool for forex, stocks, commodities, and more.
Conditions for Use:
The script performs optimally under various market conditions. However, as with all technical tools, it's recommended to use it in conjunction with other indicators and analysis methods for best results.
Batman Trades Bulls vs BearsIntroduction :
The Batman Trades Bulls vs Bears (BTBvB) indicator is a powerful tool designed to provide traders with valuable insights into market dynamics by assessing the bullish and bearish forces at play. This educational description will delve into the workings of the indicator and provide a comprehensive trading strategy to harness its potential.
Understanding the Indicator:
The BTBvB indicator utilizes two components: BullTrend and BearTrend. BullTrend measures the relative strength of the bullish side by calculating the difference between the closing price and the lowest low over a specific period, divided by the Average True Range (ATR). On the other hand, BearTrend determines the strength of the bearish side by computing the difference between the highest high and the closing price, again divided by the ATR. These individual measures are then combined to determine the net power or trend in the market.
Interpreting the Indicator:
The BTBvB indicator visualizes market forces through histogram bars and trend lines. The bullish and bearish powers are represented by green and red histograms, respectively. A value below zero indicates bearish dominance, while a value above zero signifies bullish strength. The intersection of the histograms can provide valuable insights into potential market reversals.
Additionally, the BTBvB indicator includes a regression trend line, which depicts the overall trend based on historical price data. When activated, the trend line allows traders to observe the direction and strength of the market trend, aiding in trend-following strategies.
Trading Strategy:
The BTBvB indicator offers traders a comprehensive approach to analyze market forces and make informed trading decisions. Here is a suggested trading strategy to leverage the insights provided by the indicator:
Identifying Market Bias:
Look for histogram crossovers: When the green histogram crosses above the zero line, it suggests a shift toward bullish sentiment. Conversely, when the red histogram crosses below the zero line, it indicates an increase in bearish pressure.
Assess trend line slope: If the regression trend line is sloping upwards, it indicates a bullish trend, while a downwards slope suggests a bearish trend.
Confirming Trade Entries:
Bullish Scenario: Consider entering long positions when the bullish histogram is above zero and the trend line confirms an upward slope. Look for pullbacks or consolidations to time the entry more effectively.
Bearish Scenario: For short positions, watch for the bearish histogram below zero, accompanied by a downward-sloping trend line. Look for suitable entry points during price retracements or consolidations.
Setting Stop Loss and Take Profit Levels:
Apply appropriate risk management techniques, including setting stop loss orders to limit potential losses in case the market moves against the trade.
Determine take profit levels based on key support and resistance areas, previous price swings, or other relevant technical analysis tools.
Monitoring and Managing Trades:
Continuously monitor the BBPT indicator for any shifts in market sentiment or trend changes.
Consider trailing stop loss orders to protect profits as the trade progresses.
VWAP Xing D, Prv.D, W, Q, M, & Y + SD [UOI]Introducing the "VWAP Xing D, Prv.D, W, Q, M, & Y + SD" Indicator: A Comprehensive, Multi-Timeframe Trading Tool for the Modern Trader
In today's dynamic and fast-paced financial markets, traders require versatile and powerful tools that can help them navigate the complex world of trading. The "VWAP Xing D, Prv.D, W, Q, M, & Y + SD" indicator is designed to be the ultimate, all-in-one solution for traders seeking a comprehensive and robust trading indicator. This cutting-edge tool combines the power of an extensive VWAP library with the versatility of Bollinger Bands, Donchian Channels, standard deviation multi-timeframe analysis, and an auto boxed range identifier, all to provide traders with the crucial insights needed to identify reversals, breakdowns, and breakups.
Offering the magnetic daily, previous day, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and even yearly VWAP levels, this comprehensive library caters to traders with varying time horizons and strategies. Coupled with the precision of Bollinger Bands and Donchian Channels, the indicator allows for accurate tracking of price volatility, enabling traders to make more informed decisions in response to changing market conditions. The integration of multi-timeframe standard deviation analysis further bolsters the indicator's ability to identify potential trading opportunities, ensuring that users can stay ahead of the curve.
Finally, the auto boxed range identifier serves as the cherry on top, automatically detecting critical price levels where reversals, breakdowns, and breakups are most likely to occur. This powerful feature not only helps traders confirm potential entry and exit points but also allows for more effective risk management.
Overall, the "VWAP Xing D, Prv.D, W, Q, M, & Y + SD" indicator is a comprehensive, multi-timeframe trading tool that empowers traders with unparalleled insights, precision, and adaptability. Whether you're a seasoned professional or a novice trader, this powerful indicator is a must-have tool for anyone looking to excel in today's competitive financial markets.
Multi-timeframe Volume Weighted Average
First let's define Volume Weighted Average Price (VWAP):
Volume Weighted Average Price (VWAP) is a widely-used technical analysis indicator that calculates the average price of a security, taking into account both price and trading volume. In essence, it represents the average price at which a security has been traded throughout a specified time period, giving more weight to transactions with higher volume.
The VWAP is often used by traders and investors to assess the market's trend and gauge the relative value of a security. It serves as a benchmark for institutional investors, who often use it to evaluate their trading performance and determine whether they are buying or selling at favorable prices.
The formula for calculating VWAP is:
VWAP = (Sum of (Price * Volume)) / Total Volume
By incorporating volume into the calculation, the VWAP provides a more accurate representation of a security's true average price, as it takes into consideration the impact of larger trades on the price. This makes it a valuable tool for traders seeking to make more informed decisions in the market and avoid getting caught in unfavorable trading positions.
VWAP is a crucial indicator that provides insights into the average price at which a financial asset, such as a stock or cryptocurrency, has been traded throughout a specific period. It takes into consideration the volume of trades executed at each price level during that period. The VWAP lines included in the " VWAP Xing D, Prv. D, W, Q, M, & Y" indicator offer various timeframe perspectives, allowing traders to analyze different levels of market trends and behaviors.
Here's a detailed explanation of the VWAP lines and their significance:
1. Daily VWAP (D): The daily VWAP line represents the average price at which the asset has been traded throughout the current trading day. It resets at the beginning of each trading session. Traders often use the daily VWAP as a reference point to gauge the fairness of their trade executions relative to the prevailing market prices. Price deviations from the daily VWAP can indicate shifts in market sentiment and potential trading opportunities.
2. Previous Day VWAP (Prv.D): The previous day VWAP line reflects the average price at which the asset was traded during the preceding trading day. It helps traders assess the continuity or deviation of the current day's price action relative to the previous day's trading activity. Traders often observe the previous day VWAP for insights into potential support or resistance levels and to identify whether the current day's price is trading above or below the previous day's average price.
3. Weekly VWAP (W): The weekly VWAP line calculates the average price of the asset over the entire week, taking into account the volume traded at each price level. Traders use the weekly VWAP to gain a broader perspective on the asset's price movement and potential trend directions. It can act as a significant support or resistance level, especially when the price interacts with the weekly VWAP.
4. Monthly VWAP (M): The monthly VWAP line provides a longer-term perspective by averaging the asset's price and volume data over the entire month. It helps traders identify key price levels that are significant within the monthly timeframe. Traders often observe the monthly VWAP to assess the overall trend and to determine whether the current price is trading above or below the monthly average.
5. Quarterly VWAP (Q): The quarterly VWAP line calculates the average price and volume data over a three-month period, representing a longer-term view of market activity. Traders use the quarterly VWAP to identify significant price levels and to analyze the broader trend within the quarterly timeframe. Deviations from the quarterly VWAP can indicate potential shifts in market sentiment and trading opportunities.
6. Yearly VWAP (Y): The yearly VWAP line represents the average price and volume data over the course of a year. It offers a comprehensive long-term perspective on the asset's price behavior and trend. Traders often consider the yearly VWAP as a key reference point for assessing the asset's overall performance and identifying major support or resistance levels.
By observing the VWAP lines, traders can gain insights into the prevailing market sentiment, potential support or resistance levels, and deviations from average prices. These deviations can be useful for identifying potential trading opportunities, such as when the price significantly deviates from the VWAP lines, suggesting potential overbought or oversold conditions. Additionally, VWAP can serve as a benchmark for evaluating trade executions and assessing the fair value of an asset.
It's important to note that while VWAP is a valuable tool, it should be used in conjunction with other technical analysis indicators and strategies to make informed trading decisions. Traders should consider factors like market context, trend analysis, and risk management principles to validate signals and confirm potential trading opportunities.
Bollinger Bands and Donchian Channels
In addition to VWAP this indicator also has combined the power of Bollinger Bands and Donchian Channels to produce a solid framework. The time frame by default is set to 30 min which is good for intraday trading but you can also change that in the setting to always use chart time frame intervals which works better on longer time frames.
IMPORTANT: You can change the time frame to always use chart or keep the default on 30 min or change it to another timeframe manually. If you allow the chart to always provide the intervals then the default 30 min will be ineffective and it automatically adjust to chart timeframe. Personally I think a fixed timeframe work better so keep in that way if you trade on 30 min or lower time frame.
Bollinger Bands and Donchian Channels are two popular technical analysis tools that provide valuable insights into price volatility, potential breakout levels, and support/resistance areas. When used in combination, they offer a comprehensive framework for analyzing market conditions and identifying trading opportunities.
Bollinger Bands: Bollinger Bands consist of two lines plotted above and below a moving average, typically a simple moving average (SMA). The upper band is calculated by adding the standard deviation of price multiplied by a customizable standard deviation factor to the SMA. The lower band is calculated by subtracting the standard deviation multiplied by the same factor from the SMA. The key features of Bollinger Bands are as follows:
1. Volatility Measurement: Bollinger Bands expand and contract based on market volatility. When the bands widen, it indicates higher volatility, and when they narrow, it suggests lower volatility. Traders can observe the width of the bands to gauge the potential for price movements and volatility expansions.
2. Overbought/Oversold Levels: Bollinger Bands can help identify overbought and oversold conditions in the market. When the price reaches or exceeds the upper band, it may indicate that the asset is overbought and due for a potential reversal or pullback. Conversely, when the price reaches or falls below the lower band, it may suggest oversold conditions and a possible bounce or reversal.
Donchian Channels: Donchian Channels consist of two lines representing the highest high and lowest low within a specified period. The key characteristics of Donchian Channels are as follows:
1. Breakout Levels: The upper line of the Donchian Channel represents the highest high within the specified period, while the lower line represents the lowest low. Traders often use Donchian Channels to identify potential breakout levels. When the price breaks above the upper channel line, it may indicate a bullish breakout and the potential for further upward momentum. Conversely, a break below the lower channel line suggests a bearish breakout and the possibility of downward momentum.
2. Support/Resistance Areas: Donchian Channels also act as dynamic support and resistance levels. The upper channel line can act as a resistance level where the price may encounter selling pressure. The lower channel line can act as a support level where the price may find buying interest. Traders can monitor price interactions with these levels to make informed trading decisions.
Advantages of Using Bollinger Bands and Donchian Channels Together: By combining Bollinger Bands and Donchian Channels, traders can gain a more comprehensive view of market conditions and potential trading opportunities. Here are some advantages of using them together:
1. Volatility Confirmation: Bollinger Bands help identify periods of high or low volatility, while Donchian Channels confirm breakouts and potential trend changes. When the bands widen and a breakout occurs above or below the Donchian Channels, it can provide confirmation of increased volatility and the start of a new trend.
2. Price Extremes and Breakouts: Bollinger Bands assist in identifying overbought and oversold conditions, while Donchian Channels help pinpoint breakout levels. When price reaches an extreme level according to Bollinger Bands and coincides with a breakout from the Donchian Channels, it can signal a significant trading opportunity.
3. Support/Resistance Validation: Donchian Channels act as dynamic support and resistance levels, and Bollinger Bands can validate these levels. When price bounces off the upper or lower Bollinger Band near a Donchian Channel level, it provides additional confirmation of the support or resistance area.
4. Risk Management: The combination of Bollinger Bands and Donchian Channels enables traders to set more precise stop-loss levels and define risk. They can place stop-loss orders beyond the support or resistance levels identified.
Standard Deviation
Standard deviation bands by default are disabled but you can easily enable them in the setting. The 1 standard deviation bands are made invisible by default to avoid a crowded space. You can reduce the transparency to view them.
In intraday trading, the Daily VWAP (Volume Weighted Average Price) with 3 standard deviations is a powerful tool that helps traders gauge price movements and potential trading opportunities. Here's how it works and why it is useful:
1. Calculation of Daily VWAP: The Daily VWAP is the average price at which a security has traded throughout the trading day, weighted by the volume of each trade. It provides a measure of the average price that traders have paid for the asset during the day.
2. Standard Deviation: Standard deviation is a statistical measure that quantifies the dispersion or variability of prices around the Daily VWAP. It gives an indication of how much prices deviate from the average. A higher standard deviation suggests greater price volatility.
3. Three Standard Deviations: By adding and subtracting three times the standard deviation from the Daily VWAP, you create bands that represent the potential price range within which the majority of intraday trading activity is expected to occur. These bands act as potential support and resistance levels and help traders identify price extremes.
4. Price Reversals: When the intraday price extends beyond the upper or lower band (three standard deviations), it suggests an overextended move or potential price reversal. Traders interpret this as an opportunity to enter or exit trades. If the price moves beyond the upper band, it may indicate overbought conditions and a possible reversal to the downside. Conversely, if the price moves below the lower band, it may signal oversold conditions and a potential reversal to the upside.
5. Volatility and Breakouts: Intraday traders often look for volatility and breakout opportunities. The three standard deviation bands on the Daily VWAP provide valuable information about price volatility. When the price breaks out of the bands, it suggests a significant increase in volatility and potential opportunities for intraday traders to take advantage of strong momentum moves.
6. Risk Management: The three standard deviation bands help traders define their risk and set stop-loss orders. By placing stop-loss orders outside the bands, traders can protect their positions in case the price moves beyond the expected range. This risk management technique allows traders to limit their potential losses and preserve capital.
7. Confirmation with Other Indicators: Intraday traders often use the three standard deviation bands on the Daily VWAP in conjunction with other technical indicators or chart patterns to strengthen their trading decisions. The bands can validate other signals or provide additional confirmation before entering or exiting a trade.
Overall, the Daily VWAP with three standard deviations is a valuable tool for intraday traders as it helps identify price extremes, potential reversals, volatility, and breakout opportunities. By incorporating this indicator into their trading strategies, traders can make more informed decisions and enhance their intraday trading performance.
Auto Boxed Range Detector
The true innovation in the "VWAP Xing D, Prv.D, W, Q, M, & Y + SD" indicator lies in the integration of the sophisticated 'Auto Boxed Range Detector.' This feature serves as the cornerstone of the tool's enhanced functionality, shedding light on critical price ranges to give traders a distinct advantage when identifying potential breakouts or breakdowns.
Meticulously designed with the needs of traders in mind, the Auto Boxed Range Detector automates the process of pinpointing trading ranges, resulting in increased precision and swiftness in your decision-making. By automating this crucial aspect of technical analysis, traders can now focus on other essential factors, ultimately maximizing their trading efficiency.
Furthermore, the Auto Boxed Range Detector helps traders avoid falling prey to false breakouts. By identifying the top of the boxed range in relation to resistance levels, users can more accurately predict the likelihood of a breakout. For instance, if the top of the boxed range is situated near a resistance line, the chances of a breakout are diminished unless the market is experiencing a trend day.
In essence, the Auto Boxed Range Detector not only streamlines the identification of trading ranges but also provides invaluable insights into the validity of potential breakouts or breakdowns. This innovative feature makes the "VWAP Xing D, Prv.D, W, Q, M, & Y + SD" indicator an indispensable tool for traders seeking to capitalize on opportunities while minimizing risk in today's fast-paced financial markets.
Once you get used to this tool it will be an integral part of your trading.
Liquidity prints / quantifytools- Overview
Liquidity prints detect points in price where buyers or sellers are being effectively absorbed, indicative of price being on a path of resistance. In other words, the prints detect points in price where hard way is likely in current motion and easy way in the opposite. Prints with ideal attributes such as prints into extended trends or into a deviation are marked separately as print confluence. Prints with important or multiple confluence factors give further color into potential strength and duration of print influence. Liquidity prints are detected using an universally applicable method based on price action (OHLC). The prints principally work on any chart, whether that is equities, currencies, cryptocurrencies or commodities, charts with volume data or no volume data. Essentially any asset that can be considered an ordinary speculative asset. The prints also work on any timeframe, from second charts to monthly charts. Liquidity prints are activated real-time after a confirmed bar close, meaning they are not repainted and can be interacted with once a confirmation is in place.
Liquidity prints are based on the premise that price acts a certain way when sufficient liquidity is found, in other words when price shows exhaustion of some sort. A simple example of such price action are wicks, attempted moves that were rejected within the same time period where move was initiated. This type of price action typically takes place when price is close to or at meaningful amount of bids in an order book. There's no guarantee the stacked orders can't be just cleared and moved through, but at face value it does not make sense to expect price moving the hard way. When sufficient amount of characteristics in price action are hinting proximate liquidity, a print is activated. As a barometer for print feedback quality, short term impact on price rate of change and likelihood of print lows/highs being revisited during backtesting period are tracked for each print. Peak increase/decrease during backtesting period is also recorded and added to average calculations. Liquidity prints can also be backtested using any script that has a source input, including mechanic strategies utilizing Tradingview's native backtester.
Key takeaways
Liquidity prints are activated when price is showing signs of grind against path of greater resistance, leaving path of least resistance to the opposite direction.
Liquidity prints with ideal attributes are marked separately as print confluence, giving further color into print strength and duration of influence.
Liquidity prints are backtested using price rate of change, print invalidation mark and peak magnitude metrics.
Liquidity prints can be backtested and utilized in any other Tradingview script, including mechanic strategies utilizing Tradingview's native backtester.
Liquidity prints are detected using price action based methodology. They principally work on any chart or timeframe, including charts with no volume data.
Liquidity prints are activated real-time after a confirmed bar close and are not repainted.
For practical guide with practical examples, see last section.
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Disclaimer
Liquidity prints are not buy/sell signals, a standalone trading strategy or financial advice. They also do not substitute knowing how to trade. Example charts and ideas shown for use cases are textbook examples under ideal conditions, not guaranteed to repeat as they are presented. Liquidity prints notify when a set of conditions (various reversal patterns, overextended price etc.) are in place from a purely technical standpoint. Liquidity prints should be viewed as one tool providing one kind of evidence, to be used in conjunction with other means of analysis.
Liquidity print quality is backtested using metrics that reasonably depict their expected behaviour, such as historical likelihood of price slowing down or turning shortly after a print. Print quality metrics are not intended to be elaborate and perfect, but to serve as a general barometer for print feedback. Backtesting is done first and foremost to exclude scenarios where prints clearly don't work or work suboptimally, in which case they can't be considered as valid evidence. Even when print metrics indicate historical reactions of good quality, price impact can and inevitably does deviate from the expected. Past results do not guarantee future performance.
- Example charts
Chart #1: BTCUSDT
Chart #2: DXY
Chart #3: NQ futures
Chart #4: Crude oil futures
Chart #5: Custom timeframes
- Print confluence
Attributes that make prints ideal in one way or another are marked separately as print confluence, giving clue into potential strength and duration of print influence. Prints with important or multiple confluence factors can be considered as heavier and more reliable evidence of price being on a path of resistance. Users can choose which confluence to show/hide (by default all) and set a minimum amount of confluence for confluence text to activate (by default 1).
Confluence type #1: Trend extensions
Price trending for abnormally long time doesn't happen too often and requires effort to sustain. Prints taking place at extended trends often have a longer duration influence, indicating a potential larger scale topping/bottoming process being close. Trend extension confluence is indicated using a numbered label, equal to amount of bars price has been in a trending state.
Confluence type #2: Consecutive prints
Prints that take place consecutively imply heavier resistance ahead, as required conditions trigger multiple times within a short period. Consecutive prints tend to lead to more clean, aggressive and heavier magnitude reactions relative to prints with no confluence. Consecutive print confluence is indicated using a numbered label with an x in front, equal to amount of prints that have taken place consecutively.
Confluence type #3: Deviations
When price closes above/below prior print highs/lows and closes right back in with a print, odds are some market participants are stuck in an awkward position. When market participants are stuck, potential for a snowball effect of covering underwater positions is higher, driving price further away. Prints into deviations act similarly to consecutive prints, elevating potential for more aggressive reactions relative to prints with no confluence. Deviation confluence is indicated using a label with a curve symbol.
- Backtesting
Built-in backtesting is based on metrics that are considered to reasonably quantify expected behaviour of prints. Main purpose of the metrics is to form a general barometer for monitoring whether or not prints can be viewed as valid evidence. When prints are clearly not working optimally, one should adjust expectations accordingly or take action to improve print performance. To make any valid conclusions of print performance, sample size should also be significant enough to eliminate randomness effectively. If sample size on any individual chart is insufficient, one should view feedback scores on multiple correlating and comparable charts to make up for the loss.
For more elaborate backtesting, prints can be used in any other script that has a source input, including fully mechanic strategies utilizing Tradingview's native backtester. Print plots are created separately for regular prints and prints with each type of confluence.
Print feedback
Print feedback is monitored for 3 bars following a print. Feedback is considered to be 100% successful when all 3/3 bars show a supportive reaction. When 2/3 bars are supportive, feedback rate is 66%, 1/3 bars = 33% and 0/3 = 0%. After print backtesting period is finished, performance of given print is added to average calculations.
Metric #1 : Rate of change
Rate of change used for backtesting is based on OHLC4 average (open + high + low + close / 4) with a length of 3. Rate of change trending up is considered valid feedback for bullish liquidity prints, trending down for bearish liquidity prints. Note that trending rate of change does not always correlate with trending price, but sometimes simply means current trend in price is slowing down.
Metric #2 : Invalidation mark
Print invalidation marks are set at print low/high with a little bit of "wiggle room". Wiggle room applied is always 1/10th of print bar range. E.g. for a bullish print with bar range of 2%, invalidation mark is set to 0.20% below print low. For most prints this is practically at print low/high, but in the case of prints with high volatility a more noticeable excess is given, due to the expectation of greater adverse reaction without necessarily meaning invalidation. A low being above invalidation mark is considered valid feedback for bullish prints and a high being below invalidation mark for bearish prints.
Metric #3 : Peak increase/decrease
Unlike prior two metrics, peak increase/decrease is not feedback the same way, but rather an assisting factor to be viewed with feedback scores. Peak increase/decrease is measured from print close to highest high/lowest low during backtesting period and added to average calculations
Feedback scores
When liquidity prints are working optimally, quality threshold for both feedback metrics are met. By default, threshold is set to 66%, indicating valid feedback on 2/3 of backtesting periods on average. When threshold is met, a tick will appear next to feedback scores, otherwise an exclamation mark indicating suboptimal performance on either or both.
By default, the prints are filtered as little as possible, idea behind being that it is better to have more poor prints filtered with discretion/mechanically afterwards than potentially filtering too much from the get go. Sometimes filtering is insufficient, leading to failed reactions beyond a tolerable level. When this is the case, print sensitivity can be adjusted via input menu, separately for bullish and bearish prints. Print filter sensitivity ranges from 1 to 5, by default set to 1. Lower sensitivity sets looser criteria for print activation, higher sensitivity sets stricter criteria. For most charts and timeframes default sensitivity works just fine, but when this is not the case, filters can be tweaked in search of better settings. If feedback score threshold is met, it's better to keep filter sensitivity intact and use discretion, which is much more nuanced and capable than any mechanical process. If feedback scores are still insufficient after tweaking, depending on the severity of lack, prints should be vetted extra carefully using other means of analysis or simply avoided.
Verifying backtest calculations
Backtest metrics can be toggled on via input menu, separately for bullish and bearish prints. When toggled on, both cumulative and average counters used in print backtesting will appear on "Data Window" tab. Calculation states are shown at a point in time where cursor is hovered. E.g. when hovering cursor on 4th of January 2021, backtest calculations as they were during this date will be shown. Backtest calculations are updated after backtest period of a print has finished (3 bars). Assisting backtest visuals are also plotted on chart to ease inspection.
- Alerts
Available alerts are the following.
- Bullish/bearish liquidity print
- Bullish/bearish liquidity print with specified print confluence
- Bullish/bearish liquidity print with set minimum print confluence amount exceeded
- Visuals
Visual impact of prints can be managed by adjusting width and length via input menu. Length of prints is available in 3 modes (1-3 from shortest to longest) and width in 10 modes (1-10 from narrowest to widest).
Print confluence text can be embedded inside print nodes, eliminating visuals outside the chart.
Metric table is available in two themes, Classic and Stealth.
Metric table can be offsetted horizontally or vertically from any four corners of the chart, allowing space for tables from other scripts.
Table sizes, label sizes and colors are fully customizable via input menu.
-Practical guide
Key in maximizing success with prints is knowing when they are likely reliable and when not. In general, the more volatile and ranging the market regime, the better liquidity prints will work. Any type of volatile spike in price, parabola or a clean range is where liquidity prints provide optimal feedback. On the other hand low volatility and trending environments are suboptimal and tend to provide more mute/lagged or completely failed feedback. Anomalies such as market wide crashes are also environments where prints can't be expected to work reliably.
Being aware of events on multiple timeframes is crucial for establishing bias for any individual timeframe. Not often it makes sense to go against higher timeframe moves on lower timeframes and this principle of timeframe hierarchy also applies to prints. In other words, higher timeframe prints dictate likelihood of successful prints on lower timeframes. If hard way on a weekly chart is up, same likely applies to daily chart during weekly print influence time. In such scenarios, it's best to not swim in upstream and avoid contradicting lower timeframe prints, at least until clear evidence suggesting otherwise has developed.
Points in price where it anyway makes sense to favor one side over the other are key points of confluence for prints as well. Prints into clean range highs/lows with clean taps can be valuable for optimal entry timing. This is especially true if simultaneously previous pivot gets taken out, increasing odds of liquidity indicated by a print being swept stop-losses.
Prints that don't match underlying bias (e.g. bullish prints at range high, bearish prints at range low) should be avoided until clear evidence has developed favoring them, such as a convincing break through a level followed by a re-test.
Prints that are immediately rejected aggressively are more likely prints that end up failing. Next bar following a print closing below print lows/above print highs is a strong hint of print failure. To consider print still valid in such cases, there should be quick and clear defending of print lows/highs. Failed prints are an inevitable bummer, but never useless. Failed prints are ideal for future reference, as liquidity still likely exists there. Re-tests into these levels often provide sensible entries.
Stacked confluence doesn't come too often and is worth paying special attention to, as multiple benefitting factors are in place simultaneously.
From a more zoomed out perspective, any larger zone with multiple prints taking place inside are potential topping/bottoming processes taking place, also worth paying attention to.
