Pump_Doctor Trends**You must enable bar colors in the options for the script if you wish to see them**
This indicator is very useful for spotting trends / tops / bottoms.
This is the ultimate altcoin pump spotting tool. Use on higher timeframes for greatest accuracy. If altcoin is newish (ZEC for example), try 4h rather than 1D or 3D.
Green = Uptrend
Red = Downtrend
Gray = Top/local top, bottom/local bottom, or continuation. You will need some knowledge of price action to determine which condition applies.
You can use the oscillator at the bottom as a measure of momentum / trend strength. You can draw trendlines on the oscillator on the top/bottom or the interior.
Search in scripts for "top"
Full VZ-Score (price & Volume)Z score is an Indicator really close to CCI, only difference is that CCI use a 1.5 factor of standard deviation, and Z score use only 1 deviation. This difference make CCI to have a range wider then Z score, but also less sharpe. Here I had use a light filter to smooth both price and volume. So we have same indicator with different source: Histogram is VOLUME Z score, and LINE is PRICE (hlc3). Remember that top volume is not always top price, it could be button one. Volume help to see how strong is the move of the Z score. Inversion could happen when top/high volume and top/bottom price. Low buttom volume with low/high price usualy means end of trend.
Price Action Doji Harami v0.2 by JustUncleLThis is an updated and final version of this indicator. This version distinguishes between the true Harami and the other Doji candlestick patterns as used with the Heikin Ashi candle charts. These candle patterns indicate a potential trend reversal or pullback.
The patterns identified are:
- Bearish Harami (Red Highlight above Bar):
One to three (default 3) large body Bull (green) candles followed by a small (red)
or no body candle (less than 0.5pip) with wicks top and bottom that are at least 60% of candle.
- Bullish Harami (Green Highlight below Bar):
One to three (default 3) large body Bear (red) candles followed by a small (green)
or no body candle (less than 0.5pip) with wicks top and bottom that are at least 60% of candle.
- Bearish Doji (Fuchsia Highlight above Bar):
One to three (default 3) large body Bull (green) candles followed by a small (green)
with wicks top and bottom that are at least 60% of candle.
- Bullish Doji (Aqua Highlight below Bar):
One to three (default 3) large body Bear (red) candles followed by a small (red)
with wicks top and bottom that are at least 60% of candle.
You can optionally specify how large the candles prior to Harami/Doji are in pips, default is 0 pip.
If you set this to zero then it will have no candle size consideration. You can also specify how many look back candles (1-3) are used in Harami/Doji calculations (default 3).
Included option to perform Calculations purely on Heikin Ashi candles, this helps when you want to see the HA Doji/Harami bars with the normal candle stick chart.
Also can optionally set an alert condition for when Harami/Doji found, this also displays a circle on the bottom of the screen when alert is triggered.
Sniper Stochastics Sniper Stochastics is a triple stochastic system.
Basically, watch the 20 and 80 crossovers. However, the settings of the three stochastics correspond to Fibonacci numbers 55, 89, and 144.
Since we have a fast, medium and slow speed stochastics; we can also watch the crossovers.
I have found that When the Red (144) is on top, it usually signals a turn upwards; conversely, a blue (89) on top of the others means that the market is going to go down.
So red on top = bullish and blue on top= bearish.
You can also think of them in terms of efficiency. If they all display the same and are overlapping in a single line; crossing an 80 or 20 line, this is a strong signal - bullish or bearish.
If on the other hand, you see them splayed out and moving away from eachother but the same direction; it signals a more inefficient process and thus a weaker signal.
I really enjoy using these and I hope you will too.
On the settings, I have turned off the %D so that they display only %K's. The Default is 55, 89 ,144.
AI Academy: Volume k-NN [PhenLabs]📊 AI Academy: Volume k-NN
Version: PineScript™ v6
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📌 Description
AI Academy: Volume k-NN (Theory Edition) is an educational indicator designed to demystify how artificial intelligence pattern recognition works directly on your TradingView charts. Rather than being a black-box signal generator, this tool visualizes the entire k-Nearest Neighbors algorithm process in real-time, showing you exactly how AI identifies similar historical patterns and generates predictions.
The indicator scans up to 2,000 historical bars to find patterns that match your current price action, then uses an ensemble of the closest matches to project potential future movement. What sets this apart is the integrated “AI Grimoire”—an interactive educational book overlay that teaches core machine learning concepts through four illuminating chapters.
Whether you’re a trader curious about AI methodology or a developer learning algorithmic concepts, this indicator transforms abstract machine learning theory into tangible, visual understanding.
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🚀 Points of Innovation
• First TradingView indicator to visualize k-NN algorithm execution in real-time with full transparency
• Interactive “AI Grimoire” educational overlay teaches machine learning concepts while you trade
• Dual-mode pattern matching combines price action with optional volume confirmation
• Confidence-based opacity system visually communicates prediction reliability
• Historical match visualization shows exactly which past patterns informed the prediction
• Ghost bar projections display averaged ensemble predictions with adjustable forecast horizons
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🔧 Core Components
• Pattern Capture Engine: Converts recent price action into logarithmic returns for normalized comparison across different price levels
• k-NN Search Algorithm: Calculates Euclidean distance between current pattern and historical patterns to find closest matches
• Volume Weighting System: Optional feature that incorporates volume patterns into distance calculations with adjustable influence
• Ensemble Predictor: Averages future returns from k-nearest historical matches to generate consensus forecast
• Confidence Calculator: Measures average distance of top matches to determine prediction reliability on 0-100% scale
• AI Grimoire Display: Table-based educational overlay rendering book-style content with chapter navigation
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🔥 Key Features
• Adjustable Pattern Length: Define how many bars constitute the current pattern for matching (5-100 bars)
• Configurable Search Depth: Control how far back the algorithm searches for historical matches (500-4,900 bars)
• Flexible k-Neighbors: Select how many closest matches inform the prediction (1-20 neighbors)
• Volume Toggle: Enable or disable volume pattern matching for different market conditions
• Volume Influence Slider: Fine-tune the weight given to volume vs. price patterns (0-100%)
• Ghost Bar Count: Adjust how many future bars the indicator projects (3-15 bars)
• Minimum Confidence Filter: Set threshold to hide low-confidence predictions
• Historical Match Display: Toggle visibility of colored boxes marking source patterns
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🎨 Visualization
• Blue Scanner Box: Highlights current pattern being analyzed labeled “AI INPUT (The Prompt)”
• Green Historical Boxes: Mark past patterns where price subsequently moved bullish
• Red Historical Boxes: Mark past patterns where price subsequently moved bearish
• Ghost Bars: Semi-transparent candles projecting into the future showing predicted price path
• Confidence Label: Displays prediction confidence percentage and number of matches used
• AI Grimoire Book: Leather-bound book overlay in top-right corner with navigable chapters
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📖 Usage Guidelines
Algorithm Settings
• Pattern Length — Default: 20 | Range: 5-100 | Controls how many recent bars define the pattern. Shorter values find more matches but less specific. Longer values find fewer but more precise matches.
• Search Depth — Default: 2000 | Range: 500-4900 | Determines how many historical bars to scan. Higher values find more potential matches but increase computation time.
• k-Neighbors — Default: 5 | Range: 1-20 | Number of closest matches to use for prediction. Higher values smooth predictions but may dilute strong signals.
• Ghost Bar Count — Default: 5 | Range: 3-15 | How many future bars to project. Shorter horizons are typically more reliable.
• Use Volume Matching — Default: Off | When enabled, patterns must match on both price AND volume characteristics.
• Volume Influence — Default: 30% | Range: 0-100% | Weight given to volume pattern when volume matching is enabled.
Visualization Settings
• Bullish/Bearish Match Colors — Customize colors for historical match boxes based on outcome direction.
• Min Confidence % — Default: 60 | Predictions below this threshold will not display.
• Show Historical Matches — Default: On | Toggle visibility of source pattern boxes on chart.
Education Settings
• Select Chapter — Navigate through AI Grimoire chapters or keep book closed for clean chart view.
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✅ Best Use Cases
• Learning how k-Nearest Neighbors algorithm functions in a trading context
• Understanding the relationship between historical patterns and forward predictions
• Identifying when current market conditions resemble past scenarios
• Supplementing discretionary analysis with pattern-based confluence
• Teaching others machine learning concepts through visual demonstration
• Validating whether volume confirms price pattern formations
• Building intuition for what AI “sees” when analyzing charts
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⚠️ Limitations
• Past pattern similarity does not guarantee future outcome similarity
• Requires sufficient historical data (minimum 500+ bars) to function properly
• Computation-intensive on lower timeframes with maximum search depth
• Cannot predict truly novel “black swan” events not represented in historical data
• Volume matching less effective on assets with inconsistent volume reporting
• Predictions become less reliable as forecast horizon extends further out
• Educational overlay may obstruct chart view on smaller screens
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💡 What Makes This Unique
• Full Transparency: Unlike black-box AI tools, every step of the algorithm is visualized on your chart
• Integrated Education: The AI Grimoire teaches machine learning concepts without leaving TradingView
• Theory Meets Practice: See exactly which historical patterns inform each prediction
• Honest Uncertainty: Confidence scoring and opacity fading acknowledge when the AI “doesn’t know”
• Dual-Mode Analysis: Optional volume weighting adds institutional-quality analysis dimension
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🔬 How It Works
1. Pattern Capture: On each bar, the indicator captures the most recent price changes as logarithmic returns, creating a normalized “fingerprint” of current market behavior. If volume matching is enabled, volume changes are captured similarly.
2. Historical Search: The algorithm iterates through up to 2,000 historical bars, calculating the Euclidean distance between the current pattern fingerprint and each historical pattern. Distance combines price similarity and optional volume similarity based on weight settings.
3. Neighbor Selection: All historical patterns are ranked by similarity (lowest distance = most similar). The k-closest matches are selected as the “ensemble council” that will inform the prediction.
4. Confidence Calculation: Average distance of top-k matches determines confidence. Tighter clustering of similar patterns yields higher confidence scores, while scattered or distant matches produce lower confidence.
5. Prediction Generation: Future returns from each historical match (what happened AFTER those patterns) are averaged together. This ensemble average is applied to current price to generate ghost bar projections.
6. Visualization: Historical match locations are marked with colored boxes (green for bullish outcomes, red for bearish). Ghost bars render with opacity tied to confidence level—higher confidence means more solid bars.
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💡 Note:
This indicator is designed primarily for educational purposes —to help traders understand how AI pattern recognition algorithms function. While the predictions can supplement your analysis, they should never be used as the sole basis for trading decisions. The AI Grimoire chapters explain key concepts including why AI “hallucinates” during unprecedented market events. Always combine with proper risk management and additional confirmation.
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Smart Trader, Episode 04, by Ata Sabanci, Candles and Z ScoresSmart Trader, Episode 04
Candles and Z-Scores: A Statistical Approach to Market Analysis
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OVERVIEW
This indicator applies Z-Score statistical analysis to measure how unusual current market conditions are compared to historical norms. It simultaneously analyzes five key metrics: Price, Total Volume, Buy Volume, Sell Volume, and Delta (Buy minus Sell) . The system detects 60 academically-researched market scenarios and provides visual feedback through Z-Lines (support/resistance levels), Event Markers, Trend Channels, and a comprehensive Dashboard.
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CORE CONCEPT: WHY Z-SCORE?
A Z-Score measures how many standard deviations a value is from its mean. In financial markets, extreme Z-Scores indicate statistically rare events that often precede significant price movements.
Mathematical Formula:
Z = (Current Value - Mean) / Standard Deviation
Interpretation:
• Z ≥ +2.0: Extremely high (occurs approximately 2.5% of the time)
• Z ≥ +1.0: Above average
• Z ≈ 0: Normal (near the mean)
• Z ≤ -1.0: Below average
• Z ≤ -2.0: Extremely low (occurs approximately 2.5% of the time)
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ACADEMIC FOUNDATION
This indicator is inspired by / grounded in market microstructure literature (abbreviated citations in-script) from market microstructure literature:
• Price-Volume Relationship - Karpoff (1987), Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis, Cambridge
Volume is positively correlated with price change magnitude
• Order Flow Imbalance - Cont, Kukanov, Stoikov (2014), Journal of Financial Econometrics
Order imbalance drives price more reliably than raw volume
• Informed Trading (PIN Model) - Easley, Kiefer, O'Hara, Paperman (1996), Journal of Finance
Buy/Sell imbalance reveals informed trader activity
• Mixture of Distributions - Tauchen & Pitts (1983), Clark (1973)
Volume clusters with volatility regimes
• Volume Predictability - Gervais, Kaniel, Mingelgrin (2001)
Volume shocks predict future returns
• Liquidity & Order Imbalance - Chordia, Roll, Subrahmanyam (2002)
Order imbalance affects short-term returns
• Volume-Return Dynamics - Llorente, Michaely, Saar, Wang (2002)
Speculation vs. risk-sharing patterns
• Reversal vs. Continuation - Campbell, Grossman, Wang (MIT)
High volume predicts lower autocorrelation
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VOLUME ENGINE
The indicator offers two methods for decomposing total volume into Buy and Sell components:
Method 1: Geometry (Approximation)
Uses candle structure to estimate buying and selling pressure:
Buy Volume = Total Volume × (Close - Low) / (High - Low)
Sell Volume = Total Volume × (High - Close) / (High - Low)
• Works on all instruments without additional data requirements
• Fast calculation
• Less precise than intrabar method
Method 2: Intrabar (Precise)
Uses Lower Timeframe (LTF) tick/second data to aggregate actual up-ticks versus down-ticks:
• More accurate volume decomposition
• Requires LTF data availability
• Configurable LTF: 1T (tick), 1S, 15S, 1M
Delta Calculation:
Delta = Buy Volume - Sell Volume
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Z-SCORE SYSTEM
The system calculates Z-Scores for five metrics simultaneously, using a configurable lookback period (default: 20 bars):
• Zp (Price Z-Score): Measures price deviation from its mean
• Zv (Volume Z-Score): Measures total volume deviation
• Zbuy (Buy Volume Z-Score): Measures buying pressure deviation
• Zsell (Sell Volume Z-Score): Measures selling pressure deviation
• ZΔ (Delta Z-Score): Measures order flow imbalance deviation
Threshold Constants:
• ZH (Z High) = 2.0: Extreme threshold
• ZM (Z Medium) = 1.0: Moderate threshold
• Z0 (Z Zero) = 0.5: Near-zero threshold
Group System:
The analysis window is divided into groups (default: 5 groups × 20 bars = 100 bar total window). Group numbers (1, 2, 3...) are displayed above candles when enabled, helping identify the relative age of detected levels.
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Z-LINES (SUPPORT/RESISTANCE LEVELS)
When any metric reaches an extreme Z-Score, the system marks that price level as a significant support or resistance zone.
Detection Logic:
• Upper Z-Line: Drawn from the HIGH when Z ≥ upper threshold (default +2.0)
• Lower Z-Line: Drawn from the LOW when Z ≤ lower threshold (default -2.0)
Multi-Metric Detection:
Z-Lines can be triggered by any of the five metrics (Price, Volume, Buy, Sell, Delta). When multiple metrics trigger at similar price levels, they are clustered together into a single combined label showing all contributing metrics.
Persistence:
Z-Lines persist for the entire analysis window (Period × Groups bars) and are NOT removed when price touches them. This allows traders to see historical support/resistance levels that may still be relevant.
Anti-Overlap System:
Labels are automatically repositioned to prevent overlap. The "Label Min Gap (%)" setting controls minimum vertical separation between ALL labels (both upper and lower), ensuring readability even when multiple levels cluster together.
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EVENT DETECTION ENGINE (60 SCENARIOS)
The system analyzes 60 distinct market scenarios based on Z-Score combinations. Each scenario is derived from academic research and assigned a confidence score based on signal strength and alignment.
Notation:
• Zp = Price Z-Score
• Zv = Total Volume Z-Score
• Zbuy = Buy Volume Z-Score
• Zsell = Sell Volume Z-Score
• ZΔ = Delta Z-Score
• dirP = Price direction (+1 if Zp > 0.5, -1 if Zp < -0.5, else 0)
• = Previous bar value
• ZH = 2.0 (High threshold)
• ZM = 1.0 (Medium threshold)
• Z0 = 0.5 (Zero threshold)
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CATEGORY A: PRICE-VOLUME (Events 1-10)
Based on: Karpoff (1987), Tauchen-Pitts (1983), Clark (1973)
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Event 1: Breakout Confirmed
|Zp| ≥ ZH AND Zv ≥ ZH AND sign(ZΔ) = dirP AND dirP ≠ 0
Direction: Bullish/Bearish (follows price direction)
Event 2: Trend Strength Confirmed
|Zp| ≥ ZH AND Zv ≥ ZH
Direction: Follows price direction
Event 3: Fragile Move
|Zp| ≥ ZH AND Zv ≤ -ZM
Direction: Warning (price move without volume support)
Event 4: Weak Rally
Zp ≥ ZH AND Zv ≤ -ZH
Direction: Warning (price up without volume)
Event 5: Weak Selloff
Zp ≤ -ZH AND Zv ≤ -ZH
Direction: Warning (price down without volume)
Event 6: Momentum Build
ZM ≤ |Zp| < ZH AND Zv ≥ ZH
Direction: Follows price direction
Event 7: Churn
|Zp| ≤ Z0 AND Zv ≥ ZH
Direction: Neutral (high volume, low price movement)
Event 8: Quiet Compression
|Zp| ≤ Z0 AND Zv ≤ -ZH
Direction: Neutral (low volume, low price movement)
Event 9: High Volume Regime
Zv ≥ ZH
Direction: Neutral
Event 10: Low Volume Regime
Zv ≤ -ZH
Direction: Neutral
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CATEGORY B: ORDER-FLOW / DELTA (Events 11-16)
Based on: Cont, Kukanov, Stoikov (2014), Easley, Kiefer, O'Hara, Paperman (1996)
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Event 11: Imbalance Drives Price
|ZΔ| ≥ ZH AND sign(ZΔ) = dirP AND dirP ≠ 0
Direction: Follows price direction (dirP), with delta alignment required
Event 12: Divergence Top
Zp ≥ ZH AND ZΔ ≤ -ZH
Direction: Warning (distribution at top)
Event 13: Divergence Bottom
Zp ≤ -ZH AND ZΔ ≥ ZH
Direction: Warning (accumulation at bottom)
Event 14: Absorption Positive
|Zp| ≤ Z0 AND Zv ≥ ZH AND ZΔ ≥ ZH
Direction: Bullish (buy absorption, support forming)
Event 15: Absorption Negative
|Zp| ≤ Z0 AND Zv ≥ ZH AND ZΔ ≤ -ZH
Direction: Bearish (sell absorption, resistance forming)
Event 16: Depth Wall
Zv ≥ ZH AND |ZΔ| ≥ ZH AND |Zp| ≤ Z0
Direction: Neutral (market depth absorbing)
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CATEGORY C: BUY VS SELL (Events 17-23)
Based on: Easley, Kiefer, O'Hara, Paperman (1996), Chordia, Roll, Subrahmanyam (2002)
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Event 17: Aggressive Buy Dominance
Zbuy ≥ ZH AND ZΔ ≥ ZH AND Zsell ≤ -ZM
Direction: Bullish
Event 18: Aggressive Sell Dominance
Zsell ≥ ZH AND ZΔ ≤ -ZH AND Zbuy ≤ -ZM
Direction: Bearish
Event 19: Two-Sided Battle
Zbuy ≥ ZH AND Zsell ≥ ZH AND |ZΔ| ≤ Z0
Direction: Neutral (buyers and sellers equally strong)
Event 20: Battle with Buy Edge
Zbuy ≥ ZH AND Zsell ≥ ZH AND ZM ≤ ZΔ < ZH
Direction: Bullish
Event 21: Battle with Sell Edge
Zbuy ≥ ZH AND Zsell ≥ ZH AND -ZH < ZΔ ≤ -ZM
Direction: Bearish
Event 22: Hidden Accumulation
Zbuy ≥ ZH AND |Zp| ≤ Z0 AND Zv ≥ ZH
Direction: Bullish (buy shock without price movement)
Event 23: Hidden Distribution
Zsell ≥ ZH AND |Zp| ≤ Z0 AND Zv ≥ ZH
Direction: Bearish (sell shock without price movement)
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CATEGORY D: PREDICTABILITY (Events 24-26)
Based on: Gervais, Kaniel, Mingelgrin (2001), Karpoff (1987)
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Event 24: Volume Shock Positive Drift
Zv ≥ ZH AND |Zp| ≤ ZM
Direction: Follows price direction
Event 25: Volume Shock Negative Drift
Zv ≤ -ZH AND |Zp| ≤ ZM
Direction: Opposite to price direction
Event 26: Abnormal Volume Info Arrival
Zv ≥ ZH
Direction: Neutral
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CATEGORY E: REVERSAL VS CONTINUATION (Events 27-30)
Based on: Campbell, Grossman, Wang (MIT), Llorente, Michaely, Saar, Wang (2002)
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Event 27: High Vol Reversal Risk
Zv ≥ ZH
Direction: Warning (high volume implies lower positive autocorrelation)
Event 28: Low Vol Continuation Risk
Zv ≤ -ZH
Direction: Follows price direction (trend likely continues)
Event 29: Speculation Continuation
Zv ≥ ZH AND |ZΔ| ≥ ZM AND sign(ZΔ) = dirP AND dirP ≠ 0
Direction: Follows price direction
Event 30: Risk Sharing Reversal
Zv ≥ ZH AND |ZΔ| ≤ Z0
Direction: Warning (potential reversal)
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CATEGORY F: IMBALANCE LAG (Events 31-33)
Based on: Chordia, Roll, Subrahmanyam (2002)
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Event 31: Persistent Imbalance Push
|ZΔ| ≥ ZM AND |ZΔ | ≥ ZM AND sign(ZΔ) = sign(ZΔ )
Direction: Follows delta direction (persistent pressure)
Event 32: Imbalance Pressure Decay
(ZΔ ≥ ZM AND ZΔ ≤ -ZM) OR (ZΔ ≤ -ZM AND ZΔ ≥ ZM)
Direction: Warning (imbalance sign flip)
Event 33: Intraday Imbalance Predicts
|ZΔ| ≥ ZM
Direction: Follows delta direction
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CATEGORY G: SUPPORT/RESISTANCE (Events 34-36)
Based on: Peskir (Manchester)
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Event 34: SR Barrier Event
|Zp| ≤ Z0 AND Zv ≥ ZH
Direction: Neutral (price stalls with high volume)
Event 35: Volume Backed SR Level
|Zp| ≤ Z0 AND Zv ≥ ZH AND |ZΔ| ≥ ZM
Direction: Follows delta direction
Event 36: Volume Poor SR Level
|Zp| ≤ Z0 AND Zv ≤ -ZM
Direction: Warning (weak S/R without volume)
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CATEGORY H: EXTENDED ANALYSIS (Events 37-50)
Based on: Extended market microstructure analysis
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Event 37: Climax Buy
Zbuy ≥ ZH AND Zp ≥ ZH AND Zv ≥ ZH
Direction: Warning (extreme buying exhaustion, potential top)
Event 38: Climax Sell
Zsell ≥ ZH AND Zp ≤ -ZH AND Zv ≥ ZH
Direction: Warning (extreme selling exhaustion, potential bottom)
Event 39: Stealth Accumulation
Zbuy ≥ ZM AND |Zp| ≤ Z0 AND Zv ≤ Z0
Direction: Bullish (quiet buying)
Event 40: Stealth Distribution
Zsell ≥ ZM AND |Zp| ≤ Z0 AND Zv ≤ Z0
Direction: Bearish (quiet selling)
Event 41: Volume Divergence Bull
Zp ≤ -ZM AND Zv ≤ -ZM
Direction: Bullish (price down but volume declining)
Event 42: Volume Divergence Bear
Zp ≥ ZM AND Zv ≤ -ZM
Direction: Bearish (price up but volume declining)
Event 43: Delta Price Alignment
|Zp| ≥ ZM AND |ZΔ| ≥ ZM AND sign(Zp) = sign(ZΔ)
Direction: Follows price direction (strong trend confirmation)
Event 44: Extreme Compression
|Zp| ≤ Z0 AND Zv ≤ -ZH
Direction: Neutral (very low volatility)
Event 45: Volatility Expansion
|Zp| ≥ ZH AND Zv ≥ ZH
Direction: Follows price direction (breakout from compression)
Event 46: Buy Exhaustion
Zbuy ≥ ZH AND Zp ≤ Z0
Direction: Warning (high buy but price fails)
Event 47: Sell Exhaustion
Zsell ≥ ZH AND Zp ≥ -Z0
Direction: Warning (high sell but price holds)
Event 48: Trend Acceleration
|Zp| ≥ ZM AND |Zp| > |Zp | AND Zv ≥ ZM
Direction: Follows price direction (increasing momentum)
Event 49: Trend Deceleration
|Zp| ≥ ZM AND |Zp| < |Zp | AND sign(Zp) = sign(Zp )
Direction: Warning (decreasing momentum)
Event 50: Multi Divergence
(Zp ≥ ZM AND ZΔ ≤ -ZM) OR (Zp ≤ -ZM AND ZΔ ≥ ZM) + |Zp| ≥ ZM AND Zv ≤ -ZM
Direction: Warning (multiple divergence signals)
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CATEGORY I: TREND-INTEGRATED (Events 51-60)
Based on: Combined price-volume-delta trend analysis
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Event 51: Trend Breakout Confirmed
|Zp| ≥ ZH AND Zv ≥ ZH AND |ZΔ| ≥ ZM AND sign(ZΔ) = dirP AND dirP ≠ 0
Direction: Follows price direction
Event 52: Trend Support Test
Zp ≥ ZM AND Z0 ≤ Zp < ZM AND ZΔ ≥ Z0
Direction: Bullish (pullback in uptrend)
Event 53: Trend Resistance Test
Zp ≤ -ZM AND -ZM < Zp ≤ -Z0 AND ZΔ ≤ -Z0
Direction: Bearish (rally in downtrend)
Event 54: Trend Reversal Signal
sign(Zp) ≠ sign(Zp ) AND |Zp| ≥ ZM AND |Zp | ≥ ZM
Direction: Follows new price direction (momentum flip)
Event 55: Channel Absorption
|Zp| ≤ Z0 AND Zv ≥ ZH
Direction: Neutral (range-bound with volume)
Event 56: Trend Continuation Volume
|Zp| ≥ ZM AND Zv ≥ ZM AND sign(ZΔ) = dirP AND dirP ≠ 0
Direction: Follows price direction (healthy trend with volume)
Event 57: Trend Exhaustion
|Zp| ≥ ZM AND Zv ≤ -ZM AND |Zp| < |Zp |
Direction: Warning (trend losing steam)
Event 58: Range Breakout Pending
|Zp| ≤ Z0 AND Zv ≤ -ZH AND |ZΔ| ≥ ZM
Direction: Follows delta direction (compression with imbalance)
Event 59: Trend Quality High
|Zp| ≥ ZM AND sign(ZΔ) = dirP AND Zv ≥ Z0 AND dirP ≠ 0
Direction: Follows price direction (strong aligned signals)
Event 60: Trend Quality Low
|Zp| ≥ ZM AND sign(ZΔ) ≠ dirP AND dirP ≠ 0
Direction: Warning (conflicting signals)
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TREND CHANNEL SYSTEM
The trend channel system is adapted from Smart Trader Episode 03 to provide consistent visual context for price action analysis.
How It Works:
• Divides the chart into blocks based on Z-Score groups
• Calculates OHLC (Open, High, Low, Close) for each block
• Detects Higher Highs/Higher Lows (uptrend) or Lower Highs/Lower Lows (downtrend) patterns
• Draws channel lines connecting block extremes
• Classifies by angle: steep angles indicate trends, flat angles indicate ranges
Channel Classifications:
• UPTREND: Higher highs and higher lows detected
• DOWNTREND: Lower highs and lower lows detected
• RANGE: Channel angle below threshold (default 10 degrees)
Label Information:
• Trend direction (UPTREND/DOWNTREND/RANGE)
• Channel boundary prices
• Distance from current price (absolute and percentage)
• Channel angle in degrees
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DASHBOARD
The dashboard provides a comprehensive real-time view of all Z-Score metrics and detected events.
Dashboard Sections:
1. Header Row
Displays indicator name and current calculation mode (CLOSED or LIVE).
2. Metric Rows (Price, Total Volume, Buy Volume, Sell Volume, Delta)
Each row displays:
• Value: Current metric value
• Z: Calculated Z-Score
• Visual: Graphical Z-bar showing position relative to mean
• Status: Interpretation (Extreme High, Above Avg, Normal, Below Avg, Extreme Low)
• Upper: Oldest active upper Z-Line in window (Label Mirror)
• Lower: Oldest active lower Z-Line in window (Label Mirror)
3. Event Detection Section
• Count of triggered events out of 60 total scenarios
• Market Bias: Bull/Bear/Neutral percentage with visual bar
• Strongest Event: Highest confidence event currently triggered
• #2 Event: Second highest confidence event
4. Footer
Shows engine type (Geometry/Intrabar), Z-Score period, calculation basis, and number of valid bars.
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ALERT SYSTEM
The indicator uses native alertcondition() functions, keeping the settings menu clean while providing comprehensive alert options in TradingView's alert dialog.
Available Alert Categories:
• Master Alerts: Any event, Any bullish, Any bearish, Any warning
• Single Event Alerts: Individual alerts for key events (Breakout, Climax, Divergence, etc.)
• Category Alerts: Alerts by event category (Price-Volume, Order-Flow, etc.)
• Confluence Alerts: 2+, 3+, 4+, or 5+ aligned events
• Bias Shift Alerts: 10%, 20%, or 30% shifts in market bias
• High Confidence Alerts: Events with 60%+, 70%+, 80%+, or 90%+ confidence
• Divergence Alerts: Price vs Volume or Price vs Delta divergences
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DATA ACCURACY AND LIMITATIONS
This indicator is 100% VOLUME-BASED and requires Lower Timeframe (LTF) intrabar data for accurate calculations when using the Intrabar method.
Data Accuracy Levels:
• 1T (Tick): Most accurate, real volume distribution per tick
• 1S (1 Second): Reasonably accurate approximation
• 15S (15 Seconds): Good approximation, longer historical data available
• 1M (1 Minute): Rough approximation, maximum historical data range
Backtest and Replay Limitations:
• Replay mode results may differ from live trading due to data availability
• For longer backtest periods, use higher LTF settings (15S or 1M)
• Not all symbols/exchanges support tick-level data
• Crypto and Forex typically have better LTF data availability than stocks
A Note on Data Access:
Higher TradingView plans provide access to more historical intrabar data, which directly impacts the accuracy of volume-based calculations. More precise volume data leads to more reliable calculations.
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LANGUAGE SUPPORT (TRI-LINGUAL UI)
This indicator includes a built-in language switch with three interface languages :
• English (EN)
• Türkçe (TR)
• 한국어 (KO)
The selected language updates key interface text such as the Dashboard headers/rows , tooltips , and the Event Engine outputs (event names, category names, and direction labels). Turkish diacritics and Korean Hangul are supported for clean, native readability.
Why only three languages?
Each additional language requires duplicating strings throughout the code, which increases script size/memory usage and compilation time. To keep the indicator optimized and responsive, language options are intentionally limited to three.
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⚠️ DISCLAIMER
FOR EDUCATIONAL AND RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY
This indicator is designed as an educational and research tool based on academic market microstructure literature. It is NOT financial advice and should NOT be used as the sole basis for trading decisions.
Important Notices:
• Past performance does not guarantee future results
• All trading involves risk of substantial loss
• The indicator's signals are statistical probabilities, not certainties
• Always conduct your own research and consult qualified financial advisors
• The creator assumes no responsibility for trading losses
Research Sources:
This indicator is built upon peer-reviewed academic research from:
• Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis (Cambridge University Press)
• Journal of Finance
• Journal of Financial Econometrics
• MIT Working Papers
• arXiv Financial Mathematics
Titan V40.0 Optimal Portfolio ManagerTitan V40.0 Optimal Portfolio Manager
This script serves as a complete portfolio management ecosystem designed to professionalize your entire investment process. It is built to replace emotional guesswork with a structured, mathematically driven workflow that guides you from discovering broad market trends to calculating the exact dollar amount you should allocate to each asset. Whether you are managing a crypto portfolio, a stock watchlist, or a diversified mix of assets, Titan V40.0 acts as your personal "Portfolio Architect," helping you build a scientifically weighted portfolio that adapts dynamically to market conditions.
How the 4-Step Workflow Operates
The system is organized into four distinct operational modes that you cycle through as you analyze the market. You simply change the "Active Workflow Step" in the settings to progress through the analysis.
You begin with the Macro Scout, which is designed to show you where capital is flowing in the broader economy. This mode scans 15 major sectors—ranging from Technology and Energy to Gold and Crypto—and ranks them by relative strength. This high-level view allows you to instantly identify which sectors are leading the market and which are lagging, ensuring you are always fishing in the right pond.
Once you have identified a leading sector, you move to the Deep Dive mode. This tool allows you to select a specific target sector, such as Semiconductors or Precious Metals, and instantly scans a pre-loaded internal library of the top 20 assets within that industry. It ranks these assets based on performance and safety, allowing you to quickly cherry-pick the top three to five winners that are outperforming their peers.
After identifying your potential winners, you proceed to the Favorites Monitor. This step allows you to build a focused "bench" of your top candidates. by inputting your chosen winners from the Deep Dive into the Favorites slots in the settings, you create a dedicated watchlist. This separates the signal from the noise, letting you monitor the Buy, Hold, or Sell status of your specific targets in real-time without the distraction of the rest of the market.
The final and most powerful phase is Reallocation. This is where the script functions as a true Portfolio Architect. In this step, you input your current portfolio holdings alongside your new favorites. The script treats this combined list as a single "unified pool" of candidates, scoring every asset purely on its current merit regardless of whether you already own it or not. It then generates a clear Action Plan. If an asset has a strong trend and a high score, it issues a BUY or ADD signal with a specific target dollar amount based on your total equity. If an asset is stable but not a screaming buy, it issues a MAINTAIN signal to hold your position. If a trend has broken, it issues an EXIT signal, advising you to cut the position to zero to protect capital.
Smart Logic Under the Hood
What makes Titan V40.0 unique is its "Regime Awareness." The system automatically detects if the broad market is in a Risk-On (Bull) or Risk-Off (Bear) state using a global proxy like SPY or BTC. In a Risk-On regime, the system is aggressive, allowing capital to be fully deployed into high-performing assets. In a Risk-Off regime, the system automatically forces a "Cash Drag," mathematically reducing allocation targets to keep a larger portion of your portfolio in cash for safety.
Furthermore, the scoring engine uses Risk-Adjusted math. It does not simply chase high returns; it actively penalizes volatility. A stock that is rising steadily will be ranked higher than a stock that is wildly erratic, even if their total returns are similar. This ensures that your "Maintenance" positions—assets you hold that are doing okay but not spectacular—still receive a proper allocation target, preventing you from being forced to sell good assets prematurely while ensuring you are effectively positioned for the highest probability of return.
SMC Liquidity Engine Pro SMC Liquidity Engine Pro - Complete Trading Guide & Documentation
📊 Introduction: Understanding Smart Money Concepts
The SMC Liquidity Engine Pro is a comprehensive, institutional-grade trading indicator that brings professional Smart Money Concepts (SMC) methodology directly to your TradingView charts. This isn't just another technical indicator—it's a complete framework for understanding how institutional traders, market makers, banks, and hedge funds manipulate and move the markets.
What Makes This Different?
While most retail traders rely on lagging indicators like moving averages or RSI, this indicator reveals the real-time footprints of institutional activity. It shows you:
Where large players are accumulating or distributing positions
How they engineer liquidity to trigger retail stop losses
When they're shifting from one directional bias to another
Where price inefficiencies exist that institutions will likely revisit
The markets don't move randomly—they move based on liquidity. Understanding this fundamental truth is what separates consistently profitable traders from those who struggle. This indicator decodes that liquidity-driven behavior and presents it in clear, actionable visual signals.
The Philosophy Behind Smart Money Concepts
Smart Money Concepts is built on several core principles:
1. Liquidity is King: Price doesn't move because of patterns or indicators—it moves to collect liquidity (stop losses and pending orders). Institutions need massive liquidity to fill their large positions, so they engineer price movements to create that liquidity before making their real directional move.
2. Market Structure Reveals Intent: The way price forms highs and lows tells a story about who's in control. When structure breaks, it signals a shift in institutional positioning.
3. Inefficiencies Get Filled: When price moves too quickly in one direction, it leaves behind "fair value gaps"—areas of imbalance. Institutions frequently return to these areas to fill orders and restore balance.
4. Manipulation Precedes True Moves: The most explosive directional moves are often preceded by liquidity sweeps in the opposite direction—trapping retail traders before the real move begins.
This indicator automates the identification of all these concepts, allowing you to trade alongside the smart money rather than being their exit liquidity.
🎯 Core Features - Deep Dive
1. Market Structure Detection & Visualization
What It Is: Market structure forms the foundation of all Smart Money analysis. This indicator automatically identifies and tracks swing highs and swing lows using a sophisticated pivot detection algorithm. These aren't just any price points—they represent areas where the market showed a significant shift in supply and demand dynamics.
How It Works: The indicator uses a customizable lookback period to identify valid swing points. A swing high must have lower highs on both sides within the lookback period, and a swing low must have higher lows on both sides. This ensures that only significant structural points are marked, filtering out minor noise and consolidation.
Visual Presentation:
Bullish Structure (Cyan Lines): Horizontal lines extending from each identified swing high, showing resistance levels that price previously respected
Bearish Structure (Red Lines): Horizontal lines extending from each identified swing low, showing support levels where buying pressure emerged
Trading Application: These structure levels serve multiple purposes:
Target Zones: Previous highs become targets in uptrends; previous lows become targets in downtrends
Invalidation Levels: If expecting a bullish move, breaking below the last swing low invalidates the setup
Context for Other Signals: All BOS, CHOCH, and liquidity sweep signals gain meaning from their relationship to structure
Multi-Timeframe Anchors: Higher timeframe structure provides context for lower timeframe entries
Advanced Tip: When multiple timeframe structures align (e.g., a daily swing low coincides with a 4-hour swing low), these levels carry significantly more weight and are more likely to be defended or, when broken, lead to explosive moves.
2. Break of Structure (BOS) - Trend Confirmation
What It Is: A Break of Structure occurs when price definitively closes beyond a previous swing high (bullish BOS) or swing low (bearish BOS). This signals that the current trend maintains its momentum and is likely to continue in the same direction.
The Institutional Perspective: When institutions want to continue pushing price in a direction, they need to break through previous resistance or support. A clean BOS indicates that:
There's sufficient institutional buying/selling to overcome the supply/demand at previous structure
The trend has enough momentum to attract more participants
Stop losses above/below structure have been triggered, providing liquidity for continuation
Signal Characteristics:
Bullish BOS Label: Appears below the bar that closes above the previous swing high
Bearish BOS Label: Appears above the bar that closes below the previous swing low
Confirmation: Requires a full candle close, preventing false signals from wicks
Trading Strategies:
Trend Continuation Entries: After a BOS, wait for a pullback to a Fair Value Gap or minor structure, then enter in the direction of the break
Breakout Trading: Enter immediately on BOS confirmation with a stop below the broken structure
Momentum Confirmation: Use BOS to confirm that your existing position is aligned with institutional flow
Scaling Strategy: Add to positions on each successive BOS in trending markets
What to Watch For:
Volume: Strong BOS movements should be accompanied by above-average volume
Speed: Rapid price movement through structure suggests institutional urgency
Follow-Through: The best BOS signals see price continue strongly without immediately reversing
Higher Timeframe Alignment: BOS on higher timeframes (4H, Daily) carry more weight than lower timeframe breaks
Common Pitfalls:
Not all structure breaks are equal—BOS during ranging markets are less reliable
A BOS immediately followed by a reversal back into the range may indicate a failed breakout
During major news events, structure can be broken temporarily without institutional intent
3. Liquidity Sweep Detection - Spotting Manipulation
What It Is: Liquidity sweeps (also called "stop hunts" or "liquidity grabs") occur when price temporarily breaks beyond a key level to trigger stop losses and pending orders, then immediately reverses back. This is one of the most important concepts in SMC trading because it reveals intentional manipulation.
Why Institutions Do This: Large institutional orders can't be filled at a single price point—they need massive liquidity. The biggest pools of liquidity sit just beyond obvious highs and lows where retail traders place their stops. By briefly pushing price into these zones, institutions:
Trigger retail stop losses (creating market orders)
Activate pending buy/sell orders
Fill their large positions at favorable prices
Trap late breakout traders before reversing
Detection Methodology: The indicator identifies sweeps using multiple criteria:
Price must penetrate beyond the structural high/low (creating the sweep)
The candle must close back on the opposite side of the structure (confirming rejection)
The sweep distance is measured against ATR to distinguish manipulation from normal volatility
The sweep multiplier setting allows you to adjust sensitivity based on market conditions
Visual Indicators:
Orange Down Arrows: Mark liquidity sweeps above structural highs
Lime Up Arrows: Mark liquidity sweeps below structural lows
Liquidity Zone Boxes: Semi-transparent colored boxes highlight the exact range of the swept area
Persistent Display: Zones remain visible for several bars to maintain context
Trading Applications:
Reversal Trading: Liquidity sweeps often mark excellent reversal points. After a sweep:
Wait for the sweep to complete (candle closes back inside structure)
Look for a Change of Character signal for confirmation
Enter in the direction opposite to the sweep
Place stops beyond the sweep high/low
Target the opposite side of the range or next structural level
Continuation Filtering: Not all sweeps lead to reversals. During strong trends:
Sweeps of minor structure in a trending market often precede continuation
Use higher timeframe structure to determine if a sweep is counter-trend (likely reversal) or with-trend (likely continuation)
Entry Refinement: In ranging markets, trade from swept lows to highs and vice versa, as institutions accumulate at the extremes.
Advanced Sweep Analysis:
Double Sweeps: When both sides of a range are swept, expect a strong breakout
Sweep Rejection Quality: Fast, strong rejections of sweeps are more reliable than slow grinding returns
Timeframe Consideration: Daily timeframe sweeps are significantly more important than 15-minute sweeps
Volume Profile: Sweeps with low volume followed by high volume reversals confirm manipulation
What Makes a High-Quality Sweep Signal: ✅ Penetrates structure by at least 0.5-1x ATR
✅ Strong rejection candle (long wick, decisive close)
✅ Occurs at a higher timeframe structural level
✅ Creates a Change of Character on the following move
✅ Sweeps an obvious level where retail stops cluster
4. Change of Character (CHOCH) - Major Reversal Signals
What It Is: A Change of Character represents the most significant shift in market dynamics—when the entire structural bias of the market flips from bullish to bearish or bearish to bullish. CHOCH signals are the crown jewel of SMC trading because they identify the exact moment when institutional positioning fundamentally changes.
The Anatomy of a CHOCH: A valid CHOCH requires a specific sequence:
Established Trend: A clear directional bias with multiple BOS in one direction
Liquidity Engineering: A sweep of structure in the current trend direction (the manipulation phase)
Structural Break: Price then breaks structure in the OPPOSITE direction (the revelation phase)
This combination shows that institutions have:
Completed their accumulation/distribution at favorable prices (via the sweep)
Shifted their positioning from bullish to bearish (or vice versa)
Begun a new directional campaign
Visual Presentation:
Bullish CHOCH (Cyan Triangle Up): Appears when bearish structure is broken after a low sweep, signaling the shift to bullish control
Bearish CHOCH (Red Triangle Down): Appears when bullish structure is broken after a high sweep, signaling the shift to bearish control
Prominent Markers: Larger and more visually distinct than BOS signals, reflecting their importance
Why CHOCH Signals Are So Powerful:
Trend Reversal Identification: They mark the earliest possible confirmation of a trend change
High Win Rate: When combined with proper risk management, CHOCH signals have among the highest success rates in SMC trading
Risk-Reward Ratio: Entering at CHOCH gives you the best possible risk-reward since you're entering at the beginning of a new trend
Institutional Confirmation: The sequence of sweep + structure break proves institutional repositioning, not just retail sentiment
Trading CHOCH Signals:
The Perfect CHOCH Setup:
Identify the Sweep: Watch for a liquidity sweep of structural lows (for bullish) or highs (for bearish)
Wait for the Break: Don't enter on the sweep—wait for structure to break in the opposite direction
CHOCH Confirmation: The indicator fires the CHOCH signal—this is your entry trigger
Entry Execution:
Aggressive: Enter immediately on CHOCH confirmation
Conservative: Wait for a pullback to the first Fair Value Gap or broken structure (now turned support/resistance)
Stop Placement: Beyond the swept liquidity point
Target Selection: Previous swing in the opposite direction, or let it run to the next CHOCH
Multiple Timeframe CHOCH Strategy: The most powerful setups occur when CHOCHs align across timeframes:
Daily CHOCH: Signals major institutional trend change, target 500+ pips (Forex) or significant point moves
4H CHOCH: Confirms daily direction, provides swing trade opportunities
1H CHOCH: Offers precise entry timing within the higher timeframe trend
15M CHOCH: Used for position scaling and intraday management
Example Trade Flow:
Daily Chart: Bullish CHOCH appears after weeks of downtrend
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4H Chart: Wait for pullback after the daily CHOCH, then catch the 4H bullish CHOCH
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1H Chart: Enter on the 1H bullish CHOCH that aligns with both higher timeframes
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Result: You've entered at the beginning of a major trend with multiple confirmations
CHOCH Quality Grading:
A-Grade CHOCH (Highest Probability):
Occurs at major higher timeframe structure
Following a clear liquidity sweep
Volume spike on the structural break
Multiple timeframe alignment
Creates a large Fair Value Gap on the break
B-Grade CHOCH (Good Probability):
Valid sweep and structure break
Single timeframe signal
Moderate volume
Occurs at minor structure
C-Grade CHOCH (Lower Probability):
Choppy, ranging market context
Weak sweep or unclear structure
Counter to higher timeframe trend
Low volume confirmation
Common Mistakes with CHOCH Trading: ❌ Entering on the sweep instead of waiting for the structure break
❌ Ignoring higher timeframe context
❌ Taking every CHOCH regardless of quality
❌ Not waiting for pullbacks on aggressive trends
❌ Placing stops too tight, getting caught in volatility
Advanced CHOCH Concepts:
Failed CHOCH: Occasionally, what appears to be a CHOCH will fail (price reverses back into the previous trend). This often indicates:
Insufficient institutional conviction for the reversal
Fake-out to grab liquidity in the opposite direction
Need to wait for a higher timeframe CHOCH for confirmation
When a CHOCH fails, it often sets up an even stronger continuation of the original trend.
CHOCH vs BOS Decision Matrix:
If in doubt about trend direction → wait for CHOCH
If confident in trend → trade BOS continuations
After a CHOCH → next signals in the new direction are BOS
5. Fair Value Gaps (FVG) - Institutional Retracement Zones
What It Is: Fair Value Gaps represent price imbalances where the market moved so quickly that it left behind inefficient pricing. These gaps form when there's no overlap between the current candle's wick and the candle from two bars ago—a void in the price action that creates a "gap" in the order flow.
The Institutional Logic: When institutions execute large market orders, they can push price rapidly through levels without allowing normal two-way trading. This creates unfilled orders and imbalanced order books. Institutions often return to these gaps to:
Fill additional orders at more favorable prices
Allow the market to "breathe" before the next push
Create support/resistance at the gap for the next move
Restore balance to the order book
FVG Formation Criteria: This indicator uses enhanced FVG detection logic:
Bullish FVG (Upward Gap):
Current candle's low is above the high from 2 candles ago
Creates a visible gap where no trading occurred
Gap size must exceed 30% of ATR (filtering minor gaps)
Typically forms on strong bullish momentum candles
Market moved up so fast it left unfilled sell orders
Bearish FVG (Downward Gap):
Current candle's high is below the low from 2 candles ago
Creates a visible gap where no trading occurred
Gap size must exceed 30% of ATR
Typically forms on strong bearish momentum candles
Market moved down so fast it left unfilled buy orders
Visual Presentation:
Bullish FVG Zones: Semi-transparent cyan boxes extending from gap bottom to top
Bearish FVG Zones: Semi-transparent red boxes extending from gap top to bottom
Dynamic Management: Gaps automatically removed when filled or expired
Clean Display: Only active, unfilled gaps shown to prevent chart clutter
FVG Trading Strategies:
Strategy 1: FVG Retracement Entries After a CHOCH or strong BOS, wait for price to retrace into the FVG for entry:
Identify trend direction via CHOCH or BOS
Locate the nearest FVG in the direction of the trend
Set limit orders within the FVG zone
Stop loss beyond the FVG
Target the next structural level or previous swing
Strategy 2: FVG Breakout Confirmation When price breaks through an FVG without filling it:
Signals extreme institutional urgency
Indicates the move is likely to continue strongly
The unfilled gap becomes a "no-go zone" for counter-trend entries
Strategy 3: Multiple FVG Management When multiple FVGs form in sequence:
The first FVG is most likely to be filled
If price skips the first FVG, it signals exceptional strength
Sequential gaps create a "gap ladder" for scaling into positions
FVG Quality Assessment:
High-Quality FVGs (Best Trading Zones):
Large gap size (1.5x+ ATR)
Formed on high volume impulse moves
Aligned with higher timeframe structure
Created during CHOCH or strong BOS
Positioned between current price and key structure
Low-Quality FVGs (Use Caution):
Small gaps (< 0.5 ATR)
Formed during choppy, ranging conditions
Multiple overlapping gaps in the same area
Counter to higher timeframe trend
Very old gaps (50+ bars ago)
FVG Lifecycle Management:
The indicator intelligently manages FVG zones:
Gap Filling:
Bullish FVG is "filled" when price touches the bottom of the gap
Bearish FVG is "filled" when price touches the top of the gap
Filled gaps are automatically removed from the chart
Partial fills count as complete fills (institutions got their orders)
Gap Expiration:
Gaps older than the extension period (default 10 bars) are removed
This keeps the chart clean and focuses on relevant levels
Adjustable from 5-50 bars based on timeframe and trading style
Gap Priority: When multiple gaps exist, closest gap to current price is most relevant
Advanced FVG Concepts:
Nested FVGs: Sometimes FVGs form within larger FVGs. The smaller, more recent gap typically gets filled first, providing a secondary entry within the larger gap.
FVG Clusters: When 3+ FVGs stack in the same zone, this area becomes a major institutional reaccumulation zone—excellent for swing entries.
Inverted FVGs: Bullish FVGs in downtrends or bearish FVGs in uptrends can act as resistance/support where rallies/dips fail.
FVG + Liquidity Sweep Combination: The ultimate entry setup:
Liquidity sweep occurs
CHOCH confirms reversal
Price retraces into FVG created during the CHOCH move
Enter with exceptional risk-reward ratio
FVG Statistics & Probabilities:
Research on FVG behavior shows:
Approximately 70% of FVGs get filled within 20 bars
FVGs formed during CHOCH have 80%+ fill rate
Larger gaps (2x+ ATR) have lower but higher-quality fill rates
Higher timeframe FVGs are more magnetic than lower timeframe
Timeframe Considerations:
Daily FVGs:
Can remain unfilled for weeks
Major institutional zones
Often mark the absolute best entry prices for swing trades
When filled, usually result in strong reactions
4H FVGs:
Typically fill within 3-7 days
Excellent for swing trading
Balance between frequency and reliability
1H FVGs:
Usually fill within 1-3 days
Good for short-term position trading
More frequent signals
15M FVGs:
Often fill same day
Best used for intraday refinement
Should align with higher timeframe gaps
🔧 Customization & Settings Guide
Structure Detection Settings
Swing Lookback Period (3-50 bars): This is arguably the most important setting as it determines what the indicator considers "structure."
Low Values (3-7):
Identifies minor swings and frequent structure points
More BOS and CHOCH signals
Better for scalping and day trading
Risk: More false signals in choppy markets
Best for: 15M-1H charts, active traders
Medium Values (8-15):
Balanced approach capturing meaningful swings
Default setting works well for most traders
Good signal-to-noise ratio
Best for: 1H-4H charts, swing traders
High Values (16-50):
Only major structural points identified
Fewer but higher-quality signals
Cleaner charts with less noise
Better for trending markets
Best for: 4H-Daily charts, position traders
ATR Period (1-50): Controls how volatility is measured for liquidity sweep detection.
Shorter Periods (7-14):
More responsive to recent volatility changes
Better during high volatility events
May overreact to short-term spikes
Longer Periods (15-30):
Smoother, more stable volatility measurement
Better for swing trading
Reduces sensitivity to short-term noise
Liquidity Sweep Multiplier (0.5-3.0): Determines how far beyond structure price must move to qualify as a sweep.
Low Multiplier (0.5-0.9):
Catches smaller, more frequent sweeps
More signals but lower reliability
Good for scalping or high-frequency trading
Use in ranging markets
Medium Multiplier (1.0-1.5):
Balanced sensitivity
Default 1.2 works for most situations
Good signal quality
High Multiplier (1.6-3.0):
Only major, obvious sweeps detected
Fewer but very high-quality signals
Best for trending markets
Use when you want only the clearest setups
Display Options
Toggle Controls: Each component can be individually enabled/disabled:
Show Market Structure:
Turn off when chart becomes too cluttered
Essential for understanding context, generally keep ON
Disable only when you know structure from higher timeframe
Show Liquidity Zones:
Highlights swept areas with boxes
Can be disabled if you prefer cleaner charts
Keep ON when learning to spot manipulation
Show Break of Structure:
BOS labels can be disabled if trading only reversals
Keep ON for trend following strategies
Show Change of Character:
Core SMC signal, usually keep ON
Only disable if focusing purely on continuation trading
Show Fair Value Gaps:
OFF by default to prevent overwhelming new users
Turn ON once comfortable with basic structure
Can generate many zones on lower timeframes
FVG Extension Period (5-50 bars): Determines how long unfilled gaps remain displayed.
Short Extension (5-10):
Keeps charts very clean
Only shows very recent gaps
Good for day trading
May remove gaps before they fill
Medium Extension (11-25):
Balanced approach
Captures most gap fills
Good for swing trading
Long Extension (26-50):
Shows historical gap context
Better for position trading
Higher timeframe analysis
Can make charts busy on lower timeframes
Color Scheme Customization
Why Colors Matter: Visual clarity is crucial for quick decision-making. The color scheme should:
Clearly distinguish bullish vs bearish elements
Work well with your chart background (dark/light mode)
Be visible but not distracting
Match your personal preference for aesthetics
Default Colors:
Bullish: Cyan (
#00ffff) - visibility and association with "cool" buying
Bearish: Red (
#ff0051) - visibility and universal danger/selling association
FVG Bullish: 85% transparent cyan - visible but not overpowering
FVG Bearish: 85% transparent red - visible but not overpowering
Customization Tips:
Increase transparency if zones overwhelm price action
Use higher contrast colors on light backgrounds
Keep bullish/bearish colors visually distinct
Test colors across different market conditions
Optimization by Market Type
Forex (24-hour markets):
Structure Lookback: 10-15
ATR Period: 14-21
Sweep Multiplier: 1.0-1.5
Best Timeframes: 15M, 1H, 4H
Stocks (Session-based):
Structure Lookback: 8-12
ATR Period: 14
Sweep Multiplier: 1.2-1.8
Best Timeframes: 5M, 15M, 1H, Daily
Note: Gaps at market open/close aren't FVGs
Cryptocurrency (High volatility):
Structure Lookback: 12-20 (filter noise)
ATR Period: 10-14 (responsive to volatility)
Sweep Multiplier: 1.5-2.5 (larger sweeps)
Best Timeframes: 15M, 1H, 4H
Indices (Moderate volatility):
Structure Lookback: 10-15
ATR Period: 14-20
Sweep Multiplier: 1.0-1.5
Best Timeframes: 1H, 4H, Daily
📈 Complete Trading System & Strategies
The Complete SMC Trading Process
Step 1: Higher Timeframe Analysis (Daily/4H) Begin every trading session by analyzing higher timeframes:
Identify the prevailing market structure (bullish or bearish)
Mark key swing highs and lows
Note any recent CHOCHs that signal trend changes
Identify major Fair Value Gaps that could act as targets or entry zones
Determine areas of liquidity (obvious highs/lows where stops cluster)
Step 2: Trading Timeframe Setup (1H/4H) Move to your primary trading timeframe:
Wait for alignment with higher timeframe bias
Look for CHOCH signals if expecting reversal
Look for BOS signals if expecting continuation
Identify liquidity sweeps that create trading opportunities
Note nearby FVGs for entry refinement
Step 3: Entry Timeframe Execution (15M/1H) Use lower timeframe for precise entry:
After higher timeframe signal, wait for lower timeframe confirmation
Enter on FVG fills, structure breaks, or CHOCH signals
Place stop beyond swept liquidity or broken structure
Set targets at next structure level or opposite side of range
Step 4: Management Active trade management increases profitability:
Move stop to breakeven after price moves 1R (risk unit)
Take partial profits at first target (structure level)
Let remainder run to major targets
Trail stop using FVGs or structure breaks in your direction
Exit if a counter-trend CHOCH appears
High-Probability Trading Setups
Setup 1: The Classic CHOCH Reversal
Market Context:
Extended trend in one direction
Price reaching obvious highs/lows where liquidity pools
Setup Requirements:
Liquidity sweep of the high/low
CHOCH signal fires
(Optional) Wait for pullback to FVG
Entry: On CHOCH confirmation or FVG fill
Stop: Beyond swept liquidity
Target: Previous swing in opposite direction
Example (Bullish):
Market in downtrend for 2 weeks
Price sweeps below obvious daily low
Bullish CHOCH fires (breaks previous lower high)
Enter immediately or wait for pullback to bullish FVG
Stop below swept low
Target: Previous lower high, then previous high
Risk-Reward: Typically 1:3 to 1:5+
Setup 2: BOS Continuation with FVG Entry
Market Context:
Established trend with recent CHOCH
Strong momentum in trend direction
Setup Requirements:
Recent CHOCH established trend direction
BOS signal confirms continuation
Wait for pullback into FVG created on the BOS move
Entry: Limit order within FVG zone
Stop: Beyond FVG (invalid if exceeded)
Target: Next structural level
Example (Bearish):
Bearish CHOCH 2 days ago
Price makes BOS breaking new low
Large bearish FVG created during the break
Price retraces into FVG zone
Enter short at FVG fill
Stop above FVG
Target: Next major low or daily FVG below
Risk-Reward: 1:2 to 1:4
Setup 3: Liquidity Sweep Fade
Market Context:
Ranging market between defined highs/lows
Obvious liquidity on both sides of range
Setup Requirements:
Clear range established (minimum 20-30 bars)
Price sweeps one side of range (high or low)
Strong rejection back into range
Entry: After sweep rejection confirmed
Stop: Beyond swept level
Target: Opposite side of range
Example:
Range between 1.0850-1.0920 (EUR/USD)
Price sweeps above 1.0920 to 1.0935
Strong bearish rejection candle back below 1.0920
Enter short at 1.0915
Stop at 1.0940 (above sweep high)
Target: 1.0850 (range low)
Risk-Reward: 1:2.6
Setup 4: Multi-Timeframe CHOCH Alignment
Market Context:
Major trend change occurring
Multiple timeframes showing reversal signals
Setup Requirements:
Daily timeframe shows CHOCH
Wait for 4H CHOCH in same direction
Enter on 1H CHOCH that aligns
Entry: 1H CHOCH confirmation
Stop: Below 4H structure
Target: Daily structural level
Example (Bullish):
Daily bearish trend for months
Daily bullish CHOCH appears
4H shows bullish CHOCH next day
1H bullish CHOCH provides entry
Enter long on 1H signal
Stop: Below 4H swing low
Target: Daily previous high
Risk-Reward: 1:5 to 1:10+
Position: Larger size due to alignment
Setup 5: Failed CHOCH Continuation
Market Context:
Strong trend temporarily looks like reversing
"False" CHOCH creates trap for counter-trend traders
Setup Requirements:
Apparent CHOCH against main trend
Price fails to follow through
Original trend resumes with strong BOS
Entry: On BOS in original trend direction
Stop: Recent swing
Target: Extension of original trend
Example:
Strong daily uptrend
Bearish CHOCH appears (potential reversal)
Price consolidates but doesn't follow through down
Bullish BOS breaks above recent consolidation
Enter long on BOS
Stop: Below failed CHOCH low
Target: New high extension
Risk-Reward: 1:3 to 1:6
Note: Failed reversals often lead to explosive continuations
Risk Management Framework
Position Sizing: Never risk more than 1-2% of account per trade, even on A+ setups.
Risk Calculation:
Position Size = (Account Size × Risk %) / (Entry - Stop Loss in pips/points)
Example:
Account: $10,000
Risk: 1% = $100
Entry: 1.0900
Stop: 1.0870 (30 pips)
Position Size: $100 / 30 pips = $3.33 per pip
Lot Size (Forex): 0.33 lots
Stop Loss Placement:
For CHOCH Reversals:
Place stop 5-10 pips beyond swept liquidity
Gives room for volatility while protecting capital
If swept liquidity is violated, setup is invalidated
For BOS Continuations:
Place stop beyond the FVG or structure that provided entry
Typically tighter stops (closer to entry)
Can trail stop to breakeven quickly
For Range Trading:
Stop beyond the swept level
Generally tight stops work well in ranges
Exit quickly if range boundaries break
Take Profit Strategy:
Scaling Out Method (Recommended):
First Target (50% of position): First structural level (1:1 to 1:2)
Second Target (30% of position): Major structure (1:3 to 1:5)
Trail Stop (20% of position): Let run to full extension
Full Exit Method:
Hold entire position to predetermined target
Requires more discipline
Higher reward but also higher risk of giveback
Trade Management Rules:
Breakeven Rule: Move stop to breakeven after 1R profit
Partial Profit Rule: Take partials at structure levels
Trailing Rule: Trail stop
Pro Volume & Momentum Dashboard [CONFIRMED ENTRY v2.1]🎯 Key Upgrades in This Version:
1. 10-Point Confluence Scoring System
# Factor Description
1 Volume Spike RVOL ≥ threshold with directional candle
2 Volume Delta Buy vs Sell pressure analysis
3 VWAP Position Institutional fair value
4 200 EMA Macro trend alignment
5 EMA Stack 9 > 21 > 50 alignment
6 ADX Trend strength + direction
7 RSI Momentum confirmation
8 MACD Histogram momentum
9 HTF Trend Higher timeframe alignment
10 Candle Quality Strong body, minimal wicks
2. Confirmed Entry Logic
✅ Requires minimum 7/10 confluence score (adjustable)
✅ Waits for candle close to avoid fakeouts
✅ 5-bar cooldown prevents duplicate signals
✅ Potential setups warned when score is 5-6/10
3. Risk Management
Auto-calculated Stop Loss (ATR-based)
Two Take Profit levels (TP1 & TP2)
Visual risk zones on chart
Risk/Reward ratio displayed
4. Higher Timeframe Confirmation
Checks 1H (or custom) timeframe trend
Ensures trade aligns with bigger picture
📌 How to Use:
Wait for ◆ CONFIRMED BUY/SELL label (not triangles)
Check dashboard for 7+/10 score
Entry: On signal candle close
Stop Loss: Red line below/above
Take Profit: Green lines (scale out at TP1, full exit TP2)
🕯️ Candlestick Patterns Added
Bullish Patterns (11 Total)
Pattern Description Strength
Bullish Engulfing Green candle engulfs prior red ⭐⭐⭐ Strong
Hammer Long lower wick at bottom ⭐⭐ Medium
Morning Star 3-candle reversal pattern ⭐⭐⭐ Strong
Bullish Harami Small green inside large red ⭐⭐ Medium
Piercing Line Opens gap down, closes above mid ⭐⭐ Medium
Three White Soldiers 3 consecutive strong green candles ⭐⭐⭐ Strong
Dragonfly Doji Long lower wick, no body ⭐⭐ Medium
Tweezer Bottom Equal lows at support ⭐⭐ Medium
Bullish Marubozu Full body, no wicks ⭐⭐⭐ Strong
Rising Three Continuation after pullback ⭐⭐ Medium
Bearish Patterns (11 Total)
Pattern Description Strength
Bearish Engulfing Red candle engulfs prior green ⭐⭐⭐ Strong
Shooting Star Long upper wick at top ⭐⭐ Medium
Evening Star 3-candle reversal pattern ⭐⭐⭐ Strong
Bearish Harami Small red inside large green ⭐⭐ Medium
Dark Cloud Cover Opens gap up, closes below mid ⭐⭐ Medium
Three Black Crows 3 consecutive strong red candles ⭐⭐⭐ Strong
Gravestone Doji Long upper wick, no body ⭐⭐ Medium
Tweezer Top Equal highs at resistance ⭐⭐ Medium
Bearish Marubozu Full body, no wicks ⭐⭐⭐ Strong
Falling Three Continuation after pullback ⭐⭐ Medium
Hanging Man Long lower wick at top ⭐⭐ Medium
Institutional Flow DetectorOverview
InstFlow 1S Delta identifies institutional order flow by analyzing volume anomalies and directional bias using 1-second sub-bar data. The indicator detects when large players are likely entering or exiting positions, providing actionable trade recommendations with confidence scoring.
Unlike traditional volume indicators that only show total volume, InstFlow breaks down each bar into 1-second micro-bars, classifies buying vs selling pressure, and identifies statistically significant volume events that likely represent institutional activity.
How It Works
1-Second Delta Analysis
The indicator fetches all 1-second bars within each candle and classifies each micro-bar as buying (close ≥ open) or selling (close < open). This achieves ~85-90% directional accuracy compared to ~55-65% from traditional bar-based methods.
Delta = Buy Volume - Sell Volume
Delta Ratio = |Delta| / Total Volume
Volume Anomaly Detection (Z-Score)
Volume is compared to a rolling 20-bar average using statistical z-scores:
- T1: Z-Score ≥ 1.5 (top ~7% of volume bars)
- T2: Z-Score ≥ 2.0 (top ~2% of volume bars)
- T3: Z-Score ≥ 3.0 (top ~0.1% of volume bars)
Signal Types
- Big Trades (T1/T2/T3) : Unusual volume with clear directional bias
- Absorption (ABS) : High volume + small price move + delta imbalance = hidden liquidity absorbing orders
- Exhaustion (EXH) : Capitulation pattern - big flush followed by immediate reversal with opposing delta
- Divergence (DIV) : Price and cumulative delta disagreeing over 5 bars
ACTION Recommendation System
Synthesizes all signals into a single trade direction (LONG/SHORT/WAIT) with confidence scoring (1-10):
- Exhaustion signals: +5 points (strongest reversal)
- Counter-trend absorption: +4 points
- Volume tier: +1 to +3 points
- Divergence confirmation: +2 points
- Strong trend (ADX>30): +1 point
- High delta imbalance (>50%): +1 point
Features
Real-time 1-second delta classification for accurate buy/sell detection
Statistical volume anomaly detection adapts to each instrument
Absorption detection finds hidden liquidity/iceberg orders
Exhaustion patterns catch capitulation reversals
Delta divergence warns of weakening moves
ACTION + Confidence system provides clear trade recommendations
Price-locked markers stay fixed at detection level (don't float)
Info table displays all metrics in real-time
RTH session filtering
Comprehensive alert conditions
Settings Guide
Detection Settings
Volume Lookback (20): Bars for calculating average volume and standard deviation
T1/T2/T3 Thresholds : Z-score thresholds for volume tiers. Lower = more signals.
1-Second Delta
Delta Resolution (1S): Use 1S for ES/NQ. Try 5S if 1S unavailable.
Min Delta Imbalance (10%): Minimum ratio to classify direction.
Absorption Detection
Min Volume Multiple (1.2x): Volume must exceed average by this multiple
Max Price Move Multiple (0.5x): Price move must be less than this × average range
Delta Imbalance Threshold (20%): Minimum delta ratio for absorption
Exhaustion Detection
Minimum Tier for Flush (T1): Required volume tier for the flush bar
New High/Low Lookback (10): Bars to check for price extremes
Min Reversal Size (0.3x ATR): Required body size for reversal bar
Divergence Detection
Divergence Lookback (5): Bars to compare price vs cumulative delta
Delta Trend Threshold (0.4): Sensitivity for divergence detection
How to Use
Add to ES, NQ, MES, or MNQ chart (1-5 minute timeframe)
Check 1S Data quality in table (green = 30+ bars = reliable)
Monitor ACTION field for trade direction
Use Confidence score for position sizing: HIGH (7+) = full size, GOOD (5-6) = standard, MED (3-4) = reduced
EXH signals are highest priority reversals
ABS + DIV combination is strong reversal confirmation
T2/T3 with trend are continuation signals
Avoid counter-trend T1/T2 without EXH/ABS/DIV confirmation
Visual Guide
Green circles below bar = Buy pressure (T1 small, T2 medium, T3 large)
Red circles above bar = Sell pressure (T1 small, T2 medium, T3 large)
Purple diamond + "ABS" = Absorption detected
Cyan label + "EXH" = Exhaustion pattern
Orange triangle + "DIV" = Delta divergence
Yellow background = Counter-trend warning
Best Practices
Trade during RTH (9:30am - 4:00pm ET) for most reliable signals
Wait for HIGH or GOOD confidence before full position
Use EXH as primary reversal trigger
Check cumulative delta supports trade direction
Combine with price action and support/resistance levels
Limitations
Requires 1-second data availability (ES, NQ, MES, MNQ have this)
ETH signals less reliable due to lower volume
EMA-based trend lags on sharp reversals
Not suitable for stocks without adjusting parameters significantly
Absorption/Exhaustion patterns may not occur every session
Disclaimer
This indicator is for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute financial advice.
Past performance does not guarantee future results
The indicator shows where institutional activity is LIKELY - it does not predict the future
Always conduct your own research and analysis
Never risk more than you can afford to lose
Paper trade any new strategy before using real capital
Price Action Patterns + Style Filter by danyPrice Action Patterns + Style Filter by dany
✅ Purpose
This indicator is designed to identify high-probability price action patterns and trend structure across different trading styles.
It displays clear labels attached directly to candles, allowing traders to:
Detect reversal patterns
Confirm pullbacks within strong trends
Avoid false signals from indecision candles
Trade using a structured style (Scalping, Intraday, Swing)
🔥 Key Features
1️⃣ Multi-Style Trading Structure
The indicator supports three trading styles:
Style Structure Timeframe Description
Scalping 5m / 15m structure Uses higher timeframe structure to confirm trend while trading 1m
Intraday 1H / 2H / 4H structure Best for day traders who trade in short swings
Swing Daily / Weekly / Monthly structure Best for longer-term swing trading
This helps the indicator understand trend direction and avoid trading against market structure.
🧠 How Trend is Detected
The indicator determines the trend using higher timeframe structure:
🔺 Uptrend
When the higher timeframe shows:
Higher Highs
Higher Lows
🔻 Downtrend
When the higher timeframe shows:
Lower Highs
Lower Lows
➖ Flat
If neither condition is true.
🕯️ Candlestick Patterns Detected
This indicator identifies the following patterns:
✅ 1. Dragonfly Doji
📌 Bullish Reversal Pattern
A candle with:
Long lower wick
Small body at top
Minimal upper wick
📌 Meaning: Buyers step in after sellers push price down.
❌ 2. Gravestone Doji
📌 Bearish Reversal Pattern
A candle with:
Long upper wick
Small body at bottom
Minimal lower wick
📌 Meaning: Sellers take control after buyers push price up.
🔥 3. Morning Star
📌 Bullish 3-candle reversal pattern
Sequence:
Big red candle
Small indecision candle (Doji)
Big green candle
📌 Meaning: Buyers overpower sellers.
🔥 4. Evening Star
📌 Bearish 3-candle reversal pattern
Sequence:
Big green candle
Small indecision candle (Doji)
Big red candle
📌 Meaning: Sellers overpower buyers.
🔁 5. Harami (Mother & Baby)
📌 Reversal pattern
A large candle followed by a smaller candle contained within its range.
Bullish Harami: Red candle followed by small green candle
Bearish Harami: Green candle followed by small red candle
🔁 6. Tweezers
📌 Double top / double bottom pattern
Tweezer Top: Green candle followed by equal-sized red candle
Tweezer Bottom: Red candle followed by equal-sized green candle
🧠 Psychology-Based Filtering
This indicator filters signals using price psychology:
🚫 Ignored Signals
It ignores standard indecision dojis because they often lead to false signals in sideways markets.
🔁 Pullback Confirmation
During strong trends, the indicator does not signal reversal unless a pullback happens.
✅ Bullish pullback entry
Uptrend structure
Price pulls back below EMA(50)
Dragonfly Doji or Tweezer Bottom appears
✅ Bearish pullback entry
Downtrend structure
Price pulls back above EMA(50)
Gravestone Doji appears
Scalp Precision Matrix [BullByte]SCALP PRECISION MATRIX (SPM)
OVERVIEW
Scalp Precision Matrix (SPM) is a comprehensive decision-support framework designed specifically for scalpers and short-term traders. This indicator synthesizes five distinct analytical layers into a unified system that helps identify high-quality setups while avoiding common pitfalls that trap traders.
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THE CORE PROBLEM THIS INDICATOR ADDRESSES
Scalping demands rapid decision-making while simultaneously processing multiple data points. Traders constantly ask themselves: Is momentum still alive? Am I entering near a potential reversal zone? Is this the right session to trade? What is my actual risk-to-reward? Most traders either overwhelm themselves with too many separate indicators (creating analysis paralysis) or use too few (missing crucial context).
SPM was developed to consolidate these essential checks into one cohesive framework. Rather than overlaying disconnected indicators, each component in SPM directly informs and adjusts the others, creating an integrated analytical system.
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WHY THESE SPECIFIC COMPONENTS AND HOW THEY WORK TOGETHER
The five analytical layers in SPM are not arbitrarily combined. Each addresses a specific question in the scalping decision process, and together they form a logical workflow:
LAYER 1: MOMENTUM FUEL GAUGE
This answers the question: "Does the current move still have energy?"
After any impulse move (a significant directional price movement), momentum naturally decays over time. The Fuel Gauge estimates remaining momentum by analyzing four factors:
Body Strength (30% weight): Compares recent candle body sizes against the historical average. Strong momentum produces candles with large bodies relative to their wicks. The calculation takes the 3-bar average body size divided by the 20-bar average body size, then scales it to a 0-100 range.
Wick Rejection (25% weight): Measures the wick-to-body ratio. When wicks are large relative to bodies, it suggests rejection and weakening momentum. A ratio of 2.0 or higher (wicks twice the body size) scores low; smaller ratios score higher.
Volume Consistency (20% weight): Compares recent 3-bar average volume against the lookback period average. Sustained moves require consistent volume support. Volume dropping off suggests the move may be losing participation.
Time Decay (25% weight): Tracks how many bars have passed since the last detected impulse. Momentum naturally fades over time. The typical impulse duration is adjusted based on the current volatility regime.
These components are weighted and combined, then smoothed with a 3-period EMA to reduce noise. The result is a 0-100% gauge where:
- Above 70% = Strong momentum (green)
- 40-70% = Moderate momentum (amber)
- Below 40% = Weak momentum (red)
- Below 20% = Exhausted (triggers EXIT warning)
The Fuel Gauge also estimates how many bars of momentum remain based on the current burn rate.
IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER : The Fuel Gauge is NOT order flow, volume profile, or depth of market data. It is a technical proxy calculated entirely from standard OHLCV (Open, High, Low, Close, Volume) data. The term "Fuel" is used metaphorically to represent estimated remaining momentum energy.
LAYER 2: TRAP ZONE DETECTION
This answers the question: "Am I walking into a potential reversal area?"
Price tends to reverse at levels where it has reversed before. SPM identifies these zones by detecting clusters of historical swing points:
How it works:
1. The indicator detects swing highs and swing lows using the Swing Detection Length setting (default 5 bars on each side required to confirm a pivot).
2. Recent swing points are stored (up to 10 of each type).
3. For each potential zone, the algorithm counts how many swing points cluster within a tolerance of 0.5 ATR.
4. Zones with 2 or more clustered swing points, positioned between 0.3 and 4.0 ATR from current price, are marked as Trap Zones.
5. A Confluence Score is calculated based on cluster density and proximity to current price.
The percentage displayed (e.g., "TRAP 85%") is a CONFLUENCE SCORE, not a probability. Higher percentages mean more swing points cluster at that level and price is closer to it. This indicates stronger historical significance, not a prediction of future reversal.
CRITICAL DISCLAIMER : Trap Zones are NOT institutional order flow, liquidity pools, smart money footprints, or any proprietary data feed. They are calculated purely from historical swing point clustering using standard technical analysis. The term "trap" describes how price action has historically reversed at these levels, potentially trapping traders who enter prematurely. This is pattern recognition, not market structure data.
LAYER 3: VELOCITY ANALYSIS
This answers the question: "Is price moving favorably right now?"
Velocity measures how fast price is currently moving compared to its recent average:
Calculation:
- Current velocity = Absolute price change from previous bar divided by ATR
- Average velocity = Simple moving average of velocity over the lookback period
- Velocity ratio = Current velocity divided by average velocity
Classification:
- FAST (ratio above 1.5 ): Price is moving significantly faster than normal. Good for momentum continuation plays.
- NORMAL (ratio 0.5 to 1.5) : Typical price movement speed.
- SLOW (ratio below 0.5 ): Price is moving sluggishly. Often indicates ranging or choppy conditions where scalping becomes difficult.
The velocity score contributes 18% to the overall quality score calculation.
LAYER 4: SESSION AWARENESS
This answers the question: "Is this a good time to trade?"
Different trading sessions have different characteristics. SPM automatically detects which major session is active and adjusts its quality assessment:
Session Times (all in UTC):
- A sia Session : 00:00 - 08:00 UTC
- London Session : 08:00 - 16:00 UTC
- New York Session : 13:00 - 21:00 UTC
- London/NY Overlap : 13:00 - 16:00 UTC
- Off-Peak : Outside major sessions
Session Quality Weighting:
- Overlap : 100 points (highest liquidity, best movement)
- London : 85 points
- New York : 80 points
- Asia : 50 points (tends to range more)
- Off-Peak : 30 points (lower liquidity, more false signals)
The session score contributes 17% to the overall quality calculation. Signals are also filtered to prevent firing during off-peak hours.
Note : These are fixed UTC times and may not perfectly match your broker's session boundaries. Use them as general guidance rather than precise timing.
LAYER 5: VOLATILITY REGIME ADAPTATION
This answers the question: "How should I adjust for current market conditions?"
SPM compares current volatility (14-period ATR) against historical volatility (50-period ATR) to categorize the market:
HIGH Volatility (ratio above 1.3): Current ATR is 30%+ above normal. SPM widens thresholds to filter noise and extends target projections.
NORMAL Volatility (ratio 0.7 to 1.3): Typical conditions. Standard parameters apply.
LOW Volatility (ratio below 0.7): Current ATR is 30%+ below normal. SPM tightens thresholds for sensitivity and reduces target expectations. The market state may show AVOID during prolonged low volatility.
This adaptation prevents false signals during erratic markets and missed signals during quiet markets.
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THE SYNERGY: WHY THIS COMBINATION MATTERS
These five layers are not independent indicators placed on one chart. They form an interconnected system:
- A signal only fires when momentum exists (Fuel above 40%), price is away from danger zones (Trap Zones factored into quality score), movement is favorable (Velocity contributes to score), timing is appropriate (Session is not off-peak), and volatility is accounted for (thresholds adapt to regime).
- The Trap Zones directly influence Entry Zone placement. Entry zones are positioned beyond trap zones to avoid getting caught in reversals.
- Target projections automatically adjust to avoid placing take-profit levels inside detected trap zones.
- The Fuel Gauge affects which signal tier fires. Insufficient fuel prevents all signals.
- Session quality is weighted into the overall score, reducing signal quality during less favorable trading hours.
This integration is the core originality of SPM. Each component makes the others more useful than they would be in isolation.
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HOW THE QUALITY SCORE IS CALCULATED
The Quality Score (0-100) synthesizes all layers into a single number for each direction (long and short):
For Long Quality Score:
- Fuel Component (28% weight) : Full fuel value if impulse direction is bullish; 60% of fuel value otherwise
- Trap Avoidance (22% weight) : 75 points if no trap zone below; otherwise 100 minus the trap confluence score (minimum 20)
- Velocity Component (18% weight) : Direct velocity score
- Session Component (17% weight) : Current session quality score
- Trend Alignment (15% bonus) : Adds 12 points if price is above the 20-period SMA
For Short Quality Score:
- Same structure but reversed (bearish impulse direction, trap zone above, price below SMA)
The direction with the higher score becomes the current Bias. A 12-point difference is required to switch bias, preventing flip-flopping in neutral conditions.
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SIGNAL TYPES AND WHAT THEY MEAN
SPM generates four types of signals, each with specific visual representation:
PRIME SIGNALS (Cyan Diamond)
These represent the highest quality confluence. Requirements:
- Quality score crosses above the Prime threshold (default 80)
- Bias aligns with signal direction
- Fuel is sufficient (above 40%)
- Session is active (not off-peak)
- Cooldown period has passed
Prime signals appear as cyan-colored diamond shapes. Long signals appear below the bar; short signals appear above.
STANDARD SIGNALS (Green Triangle Up / Red Triangle Down)
These represent good quality setups. Requirements:
- Quality score crosses above the Standard threshold (default 75) but below Prime
- Same bias, fuel, and cooldown requirements as Prime
Standard signals appear as small triangles in green (long) or red (short).
CAUTION SIGNALS (Small Faded Circle)
These represent minimum threshold setups. Requirements:
- Quality score crosses above the Caution threshold (default 65) but below Standard
- Same additional requirements
Caution signals appear as small, faded circles. These suggest the setup exists but with weaker confluence. Consider these only when broader market context supports them, or skip them entirely during uncertain conditions.
EXHAUSTION SIGNAL (Purple X with "EXIT" text)
This warning appears when the Fuel Gauge drops below 20% from above, indicating momentum has depleted. This is not a trade signal but a warning to:
- Consider exiting existing positions
- Avoid entering new trades in the current direction
- Wait for new momentum to develop
All signals use CONFIRMED bar data only (referencing the previous closed bar) to prevent repainting. Once a signal appears, it will never disappear or change position on historical bars.
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READING THE CHART ELEMENTS
TRAP ZONES (Red Dashed Box with "TRAP XX%" Label)
These mark price levels where multiple historical swing points cluster. The red dashed box shows the zone boundaries. The percentage is the confluence score indicating cluster strength and proximity.
How to use: When price approaches a trap zone, be cautious about entering in that direction. If your bias is LONG and there's a strong trap zone above, consider taking partial profits before price reaches it or adjusting your target below it.
ENTRY ZONES (Green Solid Box with "ENTRY" Label)
These show suggested entry areas based on the current bias direction. For LONG bias, the entry zone appears below the trap zone (buying the dip beyond support). For SHORT bias, it appears above the trap zone (selling the rally beyond resistance).
How to use: Rather than entering at current price, consider placing limit orders within the entry zone. This positions you beyond where typical trap reversals occur.
TARGET ZONES (Blue Dotted Box with "TARGET" Label)
These project potential take-profit areas based on ATR multiples, adjusted for:
- Current volatility regime (wider in high volatility, tighter in low)
- Impulse direction (larger targets when aligned with impulse)
- Nearby trap zones (targets adjust to avoid placing TP inside trap zones)
How to use: These are suggestions, not guarantees. Consider taking partial profits before the target or using trailing stops once price moves favorably.
STOP LEVEL (Orange Dashed Line with "STOP" Label)
This shows suggested stop-loss placement, calculated as 0.8 ATR beyond the trap zone (or 2.0 ATR from current price if no trap zone exists).
How to use: This provides a reference for risk calculation. The dashboard R:R ratio is calculated using this stop level.
Chart Example: Scalp Precision Matrix displays real-time market analysis through dynamic zones and quality scores. ENTRY/TARGET/STOP zones show potential price levels based on current market structure - they appear continuously as reference points, NOT as trade instructions. Actual trade signals (diamonds, triangles, circles) fire only when multiple conditions align: quality score thresholds are crossed, fuel gauge is sufficient, session is active, and cooldown period has passed. The zones help you understand market context; the signals tell you when to act.
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UNDERSTANDING THE DASHBOARD (Top Right Panel)
The main dashboard provides comprehensive market context:
Row 1 - Header:
- "SPM " : Indicator name
- Market State : Current overall condition
Market States Explained:
- PRIME : Excellent conditions. Quality score meets prime threshold, session is active. Best opportunities.
- READY : Good conditions. Quality score meets standard threshold. Solid setups available.
- WAIT : Mixed conditions. Some factors favorable, others not. Patience recommended.
- AVOID : Poor conditions. Off-peak session or very low volatility. High risk of false signals.
- EXIT : Fuel exhausted. Momentum depleted. Consider closing positions or waiting.
Row 2-3 - Quality Bars:
- " UP ########## " : Visual meter for long quality (each # = 10 points, . = empty)
- " DN ########## " : Visual meter for short quality
- The number on the right shows the exact quality score
Row 4 - Bias:
- Shows current directional lean: LONG, SHORT, or NEUTRAL
- Color-coded: Green for long, red for short, gray for neutral
Rows 5-7 (Full Mode Only) - Trade Levels:
- Entry : Suggested entry price for current bias direction
- Stop : Suggested stop-loss price
- Target : Projected take-profit price
Row 8 - Risk:Reward Ratio:
- Format : "1:X.X" where X.X is the reward multiple
- Color-coded : Green if 2:1 or better, amber if 1.5:1 to 2:1, red if below 1.5:1
Row 9 - Fuel:
- Shows percentage and estimated bars remaining in parentheses
- Example : "72% (8)" means 72% fuel with approximately 8 bars remaining
- Color-coded : Green above 70%, amber 40-70%, red below 40%
Row 10-11 (Full Mode Only) - Market Conditions:
- Vol : Current volatility regime (HIGH/NORMAL/LOW)
- Speed : Current velocity zone (FAST/NORMAL/SLOW)
Row 12 - Session:
- Shows active trading session
- Color-coded by session type
Row 13 (Full Mode Only) - Remaining:
- Time remaining in current session (hours and minutes)
Row 14 (Conditional) - Trap Warning:
- Appears when a significant trap zone exists in your bias direction
- Shows direction (ABOVE/BELOW) and confluence percentage
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UNDERSTANDING THE QUICK PANEL (Bottom Left)
The Quick Panel provides essential information at a glance without looking away from price action:
Row 1: Current Bias and Quality Score (large text for quick reading)
Row 2: Market State
Row 3: Fuel Percentage
Row 4: Estimated Bars Remaining
Row 5: Risk:Reward Ratio
Row 6: Current Session
Both panels can be repositioned using the settings, and each can be toggled on/off independently.
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SETTINGS EXPLAINED
CORE SETTINGS:
Analysis Lookback (Default: 20)
Number of bars used for statistical calculations including average volume and average body size. Higher values create smoother but slower-reacting analysis. Lower values are more responsive but may include more noise.
Swing Detection Length (Default: 5)
Bars required on each side to confirm a swing high or low. A setting of 5 means a swing high must have 5 lower highs on each side. Lower values detect more swings (more trap zones, more sensitivity). Higher values find only major pivots (fewer but more significant zones).
Impulse Sensitivity (Default: 1.5)
Multiplier for ATR when detecting impulse moves. Lower values (like 1.0) detect smaller price movements as impulses, refreshing the fuel gauge more frequently. Higher values (like 2.5) require larger moves, making impulse detection less frequent but more significant.
SIGNAL SETTINGS:
Prime/Standard/Caution Thresholds (Defaults: 80/75/65)
These control the quality score required for each signal tier. You can adjust these based on your preference:
- More conservative : Raise thresholds (e.g., 85/80/70) for fewer but higher-quality signals
- More aggressive : Lower thresholds (e.g., 75/70/60) for more signals with slightly lower quality
Signal Cooldown (Default: 8 bars)
Minimum bars between signals to prevent signal spam. After any signal fires, no new signals can appear until this many bars pass. Increase for fewer signals in choppy markets; decrease if you want faster signal refresh.
Show Prime/Standard/Caution/Exhaustion Signals
Toggle each signal type on or off based on your preference.
ZONE DISPLAY:
Show Trap Zones / Entry Zones / Target Zones / Stop Levels
Toggle each zone type on or off. Turning off zones you don't use reduces chart clutter.
Zone Transparency (Default: 88)
Controls how transparent zone boxes appear. Higher values (closer to 95) make zones barely visible; lower values (closer to 75) make them more prominent.
Zone History (Default: 25 bars)
How far back zone boxes extend on the chart. Purely visual preference.
BACKGROUND:
Background Mode (Options: Off, Subtle, Normal)
Controls whether and how intensely the chart background is colored. Subtle is barely noticeable; Normal is more visible; Off disables background coloring entirely.
Background Type (Options: Bias, Fuel)
- Bias : Colors background based on current directional lean (green for long, red for short)
- Fuel : Colors background based on momentum level (green for high fuel, amber for moderate, red for low)
DASHBOARD / QUICK PANEL:
Show Dashboard / Show Quick Panel
Toggle each panel on or off.
Compact Mode
When enabled, the main dashboard shows only essential rows (quality bars, bias, R:R, fuel, session) without entry/stop/target levels, volatility, velocity, or time remaining.
Position Settings
Choose where each panel appears on your chart from six options: Top Right, Top Left, Bottom Right, Bottom Left, Middle Right, Middle Left.
ALERTS:
Alert Prime Signals / Standard Signals / Fuel Exhaustion
Enable or disable TradingView alerts for each condition. When enabled, you can set up alerts in TradingView that will notify you when these conditions occur.
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RECOMMENDED TIMEFRAMES AND USAGE
OPTIMAL TIMEFRAMES:
- 1-minute to 5-minute : Best for active scalping with quick entries and exits
- 5-minute to 15-minute : Balanced scalping with slightly more confirmation
- 15-minute to 1-hour : Short-term swing entries, fewer but more significant signals
Zone visualizations only appear on intraday timeframes to prevent chart clutter on higher timeframes.
BEST PRACTICES:
1. Trade primarily during LONDON, NEW YORK, or OVERLAP sessions. The indicator weights these sessions higher for good reason - liquidity and movement are typically better.
2. Prioritize PRIME signals. These represent the highest confluence and have proven most reliable. Use STANDARD signals as secondary opportunities. Treat CAUTION signals with extra scrutiny.
3. Respect the Fuel Gauge. Avoid entering new positions when fuel is below 40%. When the EXIT signal appears, seriously consider closing or reducing positions.
4. Pay attention to TRAP warnings. When the dashboard shows a trap zone in your bias direction, be cautious about holding through that level.
5. Verify R:R before entry. The dashboard shows the risk-to-reward ratio. Ensure it meets your minimum requirements (many traders require at least 1.5:1 or 2:1).
6. When state shows AVOID or EXIT, step back. These conditions typically produce poor results.
7. Combine with your own analysis. SPM is a decision-support tool, not a standalone system. Use it alongside your understanding of market structure, news events, and overall context.
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PRACTICAL EXAMPLE
Scenario : You're watching a 5-minute chart during London session. A cyan diamond (Prime Long signal) appears below the bar.
Before entering, you check the dashboard:
- State shows "PRIME" - conditions are favorable
- Fuel shows "72% (8)" - plenty of momentum remaining (approximately 8 bars)
- R:R shows "1:2.3" - acceptable risk-to-reward ratio
- Session shows "LONDON" - active session with good liquidity
- No TRAP warning in dashboard - no immediate resistance cluster in your way
- Entry zone visible on chart at a lower price level
- Stop and Target zones clearly marked
With this confluence of factors, you have context for a more informed decision. The signal indicates quality, the fuel suggests momentum remains, the R:R is favorable, and no immediate trap threatens your trade.
However, you also notice the target zone sits just below where a trap zone would be if there were one. This is by design - SPM adjusts targets to avoid placing them inside reversal zones.
This multi-factor confirmation delivered in a single glance is what SPM provides.
Chart Example :This chart demonstrates how the Scalp Precision Matrix identifies key market transitions. After a strong bullish impulse (cyan PRIME signal at ~08:30), price reached a historical reversal cluster (TRAP ZONE at 92,300). The indicator detected momentum exhaustion (purple EXIT signal) as fuel dropped below 20%, warning traders to exit longs. Now showing a SHORT bias with entry/stop/target zones clearly marked. The 92% trap zone confluence indicates a strong cluster of previous swing highs where price historically reversed.
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DATA WINDOW VALUES
For detailed analysis and strategy development, SPM exports the following values to TradingView's Data Window (visible when you hover over the chart with the indicator selected):
- Long Quality Score (0-100)
- Short Quality Score (0-100)
- Fuel Gauge (0-100%)
- Risk:Reward Ratio
These values can be useful for understanding how the indicator behaves over time and for developing your own insights about when it works best for your trading style.
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NON-REPAINTING CONFIRMATION
All signals in SPM are generated using CONFIRMED bar data only. The signal logic references the previous closed bar's values ( and in Pine Script terms). This means:
- Signals appear at the OPEN of the new bar (after the previous bar closes)
- Signals will NEVER disappear once they appear
- Signals will NEVER change position on historical bars
- What you see in backtesting is what you would have seen in real-time
The dashboard and zones update in real-time to provide current market context, but the trading signals themselves are non-repainting.
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IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS
TERMINOLOGY CLARIFICATION:
This indicator uses terms that might imply access to data it does not have. To be completely transparent:
- "Trap Zones" are calculated from historical swing point clustering. They are NOT institutional liquidity pools, order blocks, smart money footprints, or any form of order flow data. The term "trap" is metaphorical, describing how price has historically reversed at these levels.
- "Fuel Gauge" is a technical momentum proxy. It is NOT order flow, volume profile, depth of market, or bid/ask data. It estimates momentum remaining based entirely on standard OHLCV price and volume data.
- "Quality Scores" are weighted combinations of the technical factors described above. A high score indicates multiple conditions align favorably according to the indicator's logic. It does NOT predict or guarantee trade success.
- The percentages shown on trap zones are CONFLUENCE SCORES measuring cluster density and proximity. They are NOT probability predictions of reversal.
TRADING RISK WARNING:
Trading involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors. This indicator is a technical analysis tool designed to assist with decision-making. It does not constitute financial advice, trading advice, or any other sort of advice. Past performance of any signal or pattern does not guarantee future results. Markets are inherently unpredictable.
Always use proper risk management. Define your risk before entering any trade. Never risk more than you can afford to lose. Consider consulting with a licensed financial advisor before making trading decisions.
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ORIGINALITY STATEMENT - NOT A MASHUP
Scalp Precision Matrix is an original work that combines several analytical concepts into a purpose-built scalping framework. While individual components like ATR calculations, pivot detection, session timing, and trend alignment exist in various forms elsewhere, the specific implementation here represents original synthesis:
- The Fuel Gauge decay model with its four-component weighted calculation
- The Trap Zone cluster detection with confluence scoring
- The multi-factor quality scoring system that integrates all layers
- The trap-aware entry and target zone placement logic
- The volatility regime adaptation across all components
- The session weighting is integrated into the quality assessment
The indicator does not simply overlay separate indicators on one chart. It creates interconnected layers where each component informs and adjusts the others. This integration is the core originality of SPM.
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For best results, combine SPM with your own market understanding and always practice proper risk management.
-BullByte
Wave Dynamics - Neural Adaptive Engine🌊 WAVE DYNAMICS - NEURAL ADAPTIVE ENGINE
The Official Reference Manual & Trading Protocol
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📖 PREFACE: THE END OF STATIC ANALYSIS
The financial markets are not linear; they are fractal. They do not move in straight lines; they breathe. They expand in trending volatility and contract in chopping noise.
The fundamental failure of traditional technical analysis is Static Sensitivity .
• A 14-period RSI works beautifully in a range but fails in a trend.
• A 12,26 MACD captures trends but destroys capital in chop.
Wave Dynamics solves this by treating the market as a living organism. At its core is a Neural Adaptive Engine that calculates the Hurst Exponent (Fractal Dimension) in real-time. It measures the "roughness" of price action and automatically adjusts the lookback periods of every subsystem—Waves, Ribbons, and Oscillators—to match the current market regime.
This manual is your guide to navigating this adaptive framework.
PART 1: THEOLOGY & MARKET PHYSICS
To use this tool, you must understand the three pillars of its logic:
1. The Hurst Exponent (Chaos Theory)
The engine continuously calculates H (Hurst) on a rolling window.
• Persistent Regime (H > 0.5): "What is happening now is likely to continue." The market is trending. The Engine Tightens sensitivity to catch fast pullbacks.
• Anti-Persistent Regime (H < 0.5): "What is happening now is likely to reverse." The market is chopping/ranging. The Engine Widens sensitivity to filter out noise and stop runs.
2. The Elliott Wave Cycle (Crowd Psychology)
Price moves in 5-wave motive sequences followed by corrections.
• Waves 1 & 3: Institutional Accumulation/Mark-up.
• Waves 2 & 4: Profit Taking (The Pullback). These are the only safe entry points.
• Wave 5: Retail FOMO (The Trap). Identified by Momentum Divergence .
3. Smart Money Concepts (Liquidity)
Price moves from liquidity to liquidity.
• Order Blocks: Where institutions initiated the move.
• Breakers: Where institutions trapped traders (Support flips to Resistance).
• Fair Value Gaps: Where price moved too fast, leaving inefficiency.
PART 2: VISUAL INTELLIGENCE (COLOR THEORY)
The chart communicates instantly through a strict color-coded language.
🎨 THE RIBBON (Adaptive Equilibrium)
The background "Cloud" is an Adaptive EMA ribbon.
• Neon Green (#00FF88): Bullish Trend. Only look for Longs. Price is above the equilibrium mean.
• Neon Red (#FF3366): Bearish Trend. Only look for Shorts. Price is below the equilibrium mean.
• Grey/Narrow: Compression. The market is deciding. Do not trade inside a grey ribbon.
🎨 INSTITUTIONAL ZONES
• Green/Red Boxes (Order Blocks): Standard Support/Resistance. Valid entry zones, but lower probability.
• Vivid Purple Boxes (#9C27B0) - THE BREAKER: CRITICAL. This appears when a Green Order Block is smashed through by price. It turns Purple to signify it has flipped from Support to Resistance (or vice versa). A retest of a Purple Zone is the highest probability setup in the system.
• Dotted Outlines (FVG): Magnets. Do not place stops inside these; price will likely travel through them.
🎨 WAVE ANATOMY
• Cyan Lines: Valid Impulse Waves (1, 3, 5).
• Orange Lines/Dots: EXHAUSTION. If a wave line turns Orange, Angular Momentum is decaying. The trend is dying.
• Diamonds (◆): DIVERGENCE. Price made a Higher High, but the internal oscillator (MPI) made a Lower Low. Immediate reversal warning.
🎨 SIGNALS
• Triangles: Confirmed Entries. (Green = Long, Red = Short).
• Labels (e.g., A+): The Grade of the trade based on Confluence.
• A+: Perfect Confluence (Trend + Structure + Zone + Momentum).
• C: Counter-trend or Weak.
PART 3: THE DASHBOARD ECOSYSTEM
Three panels provide Total Situational Awareness. You must read them in order: Top Right → Bottom Left → Bottom Right.
1. MISSION CONTROL (Top Right)
This panel tells you the "Weather Report."
• Neural Status:
• 🧠 TREND: Safe to trade breakout and trend-following strategies.
• 🧠 CHOP: Danger. Use mean-reversion or stay out.
• 🧠 RND (Random): No clear edge.
• Phase: Displays the Bias (Bull/Bear) and Strength. "WEAK BEARISH" usually signals a bottom is forming.
• Score Bar: A live visual meter of the Confluence Score (0-100%).
2. THE ASSISTANT (Bottom Left)
This panel acts as your co-pilot, translating data into English.
• Situation:
• "💎 BULL GEM": You are in a range, at the bottom, showing exhaustion. Buy immediately.
• "🔥 COMPRESSION": Volatility squeeze. A violent move is imminent.
• Action: Tells you exactly what to do (e.g., "Wait for confluence," "Trail Stop," "Let it develop").
• Pro Metrics (Simulated):
• Win Rate: The percentage of signals on the current visible chart that hit Target 1.
• Profit Factor: Gross Win / Gross Loss. If this is < 1.0, stop trading this asset immediately.
• Buckets: Shows the win rate of A-Grade signals vs. C-Grade signals.
3. WAVE INTELLIGENCE (Bottom Right)
This panel provides structural context.
• Channel Gauge (0-100%):
• 0-20%: Oversold / Channel Bottom.
• 80-100%: Overbought / Channel Top.
• 50%: Equilibrium.
• W3/W1 Ratio: The "Health Check" of the trend.
• < 1.0: Weak. Wave 3 is shorter than Wave 1. The trend is struggling.
• > 1.618: Extended. The move is parabolic. Expect a snap-back.
• Trend Health (0-100): Composite score of sub-wave physics. If Health < 30, the trend is effectively dead.
PART 4: PARAMETER OPTIMIZATION (THE INPUTS)
Every input allows you to tune the engine. Here is the deep dive:
🧠 NEURAL ADAPTIVE ENGINE
• Enable Neural Adaptive Engine: Master switch for the Hurst calculation.
• Hurst Period (100):
• Adjustment: Increase to 200 for Crypto/Alts (too much noise). Decrease to 50 for
Forex/Indices (need speed).
• How to tell: If the dashboard says "TREND" but the chart is sideways, INCREASE this value.
• Min/Max Lookback: Defines the constraints. Only adjust if you are an advanced user creating a custom scalping setup (e.g., Min 3 / Max 10).
🌊 WAVE & STRUCTURE
• Base Swing Detection (8): The "Anchor."
• Scalpers (1m-5m): Set to 5-8.
• Swing Traders (1H-4H): Set to 15-20.
• Min Wave Size (ATR): Prevents the script from labeling tiny wicks as waves. Increase this during high-volatility news events.
🔗 MTF STRUCTURE MAPPING
• Require Macro Align: Strict Mode. If enabled, the script checks the Higher Timeframe (e.g., 4H). If 4H is Bearish, it BLOCKS all Long signals on the 5m chart. Use this to prevent counter-trend losses.
🏦 SMART MONEY CONCEPTS
• Enable Breakers: ALWAYS ON. This turns failed Order Blocks into Breaker Zones (Purple).
• Institutional Mode: ULTRA STRICT. If enabled, signals will ONLY fire if price is physically touching an Order Block, FVG, or Breaker. This creates very few, very high-quality signals.
🎯 SIGNAL ENGINE
• Signal Mode:
• Strict: Grades A+ and A only.
• Balanced: Grades B and above.
• Aggressive: Includes counter-trend scalps (Grade C).
• Min Confluence Score (5-35): The raw points needed to trigger. 5 is standard. 10 is conservative.
PART 5: TRADE EXECUTION PLAYBOOKS
PLAYBOOK A: THE "BREAKER RETEST" (Highest Probability)
1. Context: Ribbon is Green.
2. Event: Price creates a Red Order Block, then smashes upward through it.
3. Change: The Red Block turns Purple (Bullish Breaker).
4. Trigger: Price pulls back down to touch the top of the Purple Box.
5. Signal: Green Triangle appears.
6. Action: Max Size Entry. Stop Loss below the Purple Box. Target Wave 3 Projection.
PLAYBOOK B: THE "WAVE 4 DIP" (Trend Following)
1. Context: Wave count shows "3". Ribbon is Green.
2. Event: Price pulls back towards the Ribbon.
3. Wave Panel: Wave count flips to "4".
4. Trigger: Price touches Ribbon, prints Green Triangle.
5. Action: Standard Size Entry. Stop Loss at Swing Low. Target New High (Wave 5).
PLAYBOOK C: THE "HIDDEN GEM" (Range Reversal)
1. Context: Ribbon is Grey (Consolidation). Neural Status is CHOP.
2. Wave Panel: Channel Gauge is < 10% (Extreme Bottom).
3. Visuals: Orange Exhaustion Dot + Divergence Diamond (◆).
4. Assistant: Reads "💎 BULL GEM".
5. Action: Half Size Entry. This is a counter-trend trade. Target the middle of the range (50% Channel).
PLAYBOOK D: THE "BULL TRAP" (When to Fold)
1. Context: Wave Count is "5".
2. Wave Panel: Trend Health < 30. W3/W1 Ratio > 1.618 (Extended).
3. Visuals: Orange Line appears on price high.
4. Signal: Green Triangle appears (Grade C).
5. Action: NO TRADE. The system is warning you that even though a signal fired, the structural physics indicate exhaustion.
PART 6: GRADING & SCORING MATRIX
Every signal is graded on a 35-point scale. Know what you are buying.
• Trend Alignment (5 pts): Ribbon & HTF agreement.
• Structure (5 pts): BOS (Break of Structure) & Higher Highs.
• Physics (5 pts): MPI (Volume Flow) & Angular Velocity.
• Institutional Location (10 pts):
• Inside Order Block: +3 pts
• Inside Breaker: +4 pts
• Wave 2/4 Pullback: +3 pts
• Penalty: Wave 5 Extension (-3 pts).
Grade Scale:
• A+ (Score ≥ 70%): "All In" Setup.
• A (Score 55-69%): Strong Setup.
• B (Score 40-54%): Standard Setup.
• C (Score < 40%): Dangerous.
PART 7: RISK DISCLOSURE & LIMITATIONS
1. The Reality of Adaptation (Redrawing):
The Neural Engine is dynamic. As new data arrives, the calculation of "Chaos" changes. This means historical channel lines or wave labels may shift to fit the matured trend. HOWEVER: Entry Signals (Triangles) NEVER repaint once the bar is closed.
2. Simulation vs. Reality:
The Dashboard metrics (Win Rate, Profit Factor) are Simulations run on the historical data visible on your chart. They do not account for spread, slippage, or liquidity. They are a tool to gauge the current market personality, not a promise of future returns.
3. No Financial Advice:
Wave Dynamics is a tool for structural analysis. It helps you see the market, but it cannot trade for you. You are responsible for your own risk management.
CLOSING THOUGHTS
Wave Dynamics is not just an indicator; it is a lens. It allows you to see the market not as a random walk of candles, but as a structured, breathing entity.
Trust the Neural Status. Respect the Breakers. Fear the Exhaustion.
Taking you to school. — Dskyz, Trade with insight. Trade with anticipation.
SMC + Dual UT Bot buy and sell AlertsMise a jour avec un EMA 20/50 et vwap
his script is a composite indicator for TradingView (Pine Script v5) that merges Smart Money Concepts (SMC) with a Dual-instance UT Bot. It has been styled with a high-contrast "Neon Cyberpunk" theme (Cyan/Pink) and is fully compliant with the CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 license.
Here is a breakdown of its two main components:
1. Smart Money Concepts (SMC)
This portion, originally by LuxAlgo, is designed to identify institutional price levels and structural market shifts. It provides a detailed map of market structure rather than simple entry/exit signals.
Market Structure (BOS & CHoCH):
BOS (Break of Structure): Marks trend continuation (e.g., breaking a higher high in an uptrend).
CHoCH (Change of Character): Marks potential trend reversals (e.g., the first time a higher low is broken in an uptrend).
Order Blocks (OB):
Highlights specific candles where institutional buying or selling likely occurred. These act as high-probability support/resistance zones.
Neon Blue/Cyan for Bullish OBs.
Neon Pink for Bearish OBs.
Fair Value Gaps (FVG):
Identifies imbalances (gaps) in price action where the market often returns to "fill" orders.
Neon Mint for Bullish FVGs.
Neon Red for Bearish FVGs.
Premium/Discount Zones: Automatically plots the range equilibrium (50% level) to help you buy in "Discount" (low) and sell in "Premium" (high) areas.
Liquidity (EQH/EQL): Automatically detects "Equal Highs" and "Equal Lows," which are magnets for price as they represent liquidity pools (stop losses).
2. Dual UT Bot Alerts
This portion provides the actual Entry Signals. It runs two separate instances of the "UT Bot" strategy simultaneously with different sensitivity settings to filter noise.
Instance 1 (Buy Only):
Settings: Key Value = 4, ATR Period = 10 (Faster, more sensitive).
Visual: Plots a Neon Cyan "Buy" label.
Function: Looks for bullish reversals earlier to catch the start of a move.
Instance 2 (Sell Only):
Settings: Key Value = 7, ATR Period = 20 (Slower, smoother).
Visual: Plots a Neon Pink "Sell" label.
Function: Uses a wider ATR band to avoid getting shaken out of shorts too early, focusing on major downtrends.
How to Use It
The strength of this script is confluence.
Wait for a Signal: Look for a UT Bot "Buy" or "Sell" tag.
Confirm with SMC: Check if the signal aligns with SMC concepts.
Example Buy: Did the UT Bot give a "Buy" signal while price was bouncing off a Bullish Order Block?
Example Buy: Did price just sweep Liquidity (EQL) before the Buy signal?
Example Sell: Is the "Sell" signal happening inside a Premium Zone or a Bearish Fair Value Gap?
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Notes de version
1. "Pro" Badge Buy/Sell Labels
The standard text signals have been replaced with modern, professional Badge Labels that provide more information at a glance.
Visuals: Instead of simple text, the script now uses label.new to create high-visibility badges.
BUY: A Neon Cyan badge with a Rocket icon (🚀).
SELL: A Neon Pink badge with a Chart icon (📉).
Price Details: Each badge displays the exact Entry Price directly on the label.
Tooltips: If you hover your mouse over a Buy or Sell badge, a tooltip will appear showing the exact Take Profit (TP) and Stop Loss (SL) prices calculated for that trade.
2. Dynamic Take Profit (TP)
The script now automatically calculates a profit target for every trade the moment a signal is generated.
Calculation: It measures the distance between your Entry Price and the initial Stop Loss (the ATR Trailing Stop).
Risk:Reward: It multiplies that distance by your chosen Risk:Reward Ratio (default is 1.5) to project a TP target.
Visual Line: A Green Line is drawn on the chart at the TP level. It remains active until price hits it or the stop loss.
3. Active Trailing Stop Loss (SL)
The Stop Loss is no longer static; it is now "alive" and manages the trade for you.
Trailing Logic: If Use Trailing SL? is enabled (default), the SL line will automatically move up (for longs) or move down (for shorts) as the trend continues in your favor. It locks in profit by following the UT Bot's ATR trailing band.
Visual Line: A Red Line is drawn at the SL level. You can see it physically step up or down on the chart as the trend progresses.
4. Real-Time Trade Simulation
The script now simulates the lifecycle of a trade directly on the chart:
Active State: When a trade is live, the TP and SL lines extend to the right of the current candle (bar_index + 1), showing you exactly where your exit points are in real-time.
Closed State: Once the price hits either the Green TP line or the Red SL line, the script detects the "Exit." The lines stop extending and turn dotted, indicating that the trade is closed and waiting for the next signal.
Summary of New Settings
You will find a new group in the settings panel called "UT Bot: Trade Management":
TP Risk:Reward Ratio: Adjust this to change how far the Green TP line is placed (e.g., set to 2.0 for 2x return).
Use Trailing SL?: Uncheck this if you want the Red SL line to stay fixed at the initial entry risk level.
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Notes de version
1. Live Strategy Performance Dashboard (Backtester)
Since this is an indicator, TradingView does not automatically calculate PnL (Profit and Loss). I have built a custom Simulation Engine inside the script that tracks every UT Bot signal as if you had taken the trade.
Location: Bottom Right of your chart.
Win Rate: Displays the percentage of trades that hit the Take Profit target versus the Stop Loss.
Trades (W/L): Shows the total number of signals generated, broken down by Wins and Losses.
Net Profit (R): Calculates your theoretical profit in "R-Multiples" (Risk Units).
Example: If you set your Risk:Reward to 2.0, every win adds +2R, and every loss subtracts -1R.
Dynamic Colors: The Win Rate and Profit cells turn Neon Cyan if positive (>50% or >0R) and Neon Pink if negative.
2. Multi-Timeframe Trend Dashboard
A new panel at the Top Right gives you an instant "Market Bias" reading so you don't have to scan the whole chart.
SMC Trend: Reads the Smart Money structure (Break of Structure/Change of Character) to determine if the high-level timeframe is BULLISH or BEARISH.
UT Bot Status: Displays the current active signal state:
BUY (Active): You are currently in a Long trade.
SELL (Active): You are currently in a Short trade.
NEUTRAL: No active signal or the last trade hit TP/SL.
3. Integrated Alert System
I have connected the visual lines to the alert system. You can now set a single alert on this indicator, and it will trigger for:
Entry Signals: "UT Long Entry" / "UT Short Entry"
Exits: "Take Profit Hit" / "Stop Loss Hit"
4. Consolidated Settings
To make the script easier to manage, I organized the settings into clear groups:
Dashboards: Toggle the visibility of the new panels or move the Performance Panel to a different corner.
UT Bot: Trade Management: Quickly adjust your Risk:Reward Ratio (e.g., change from 1.5 to 2.0) to see how it affects your Win Rate in real-time on the dashboard.
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Notes de version
1. Multi-Timeframe (MTF) Trend Scanner
I have replaced the basic "Market Bias" panel with a comprehensive MTF Trend Dashboard located at the Top Right of your chart.
What it tracks: It simultaneously monitors the trend direction on 5 distinct timeframes:
15 Minute
1 Hour
4 Hour
Daily
Weekly
How it works: It runs a background calculation (using UT Bot settings Key=5, ATR=15) on these higher timeframes without you needing to switch charts.
Visuals:
BULLISH: Highlighted in Neon Cyan.
BEARISH: Highlighted in Neon Pink.
2. Strategic Confluence (How to use it)
This new dashboard transforms the script from a simple "signal generator" into a complete trading system by allowing you to filter trades based on the bigger picture.
The "All-Green" Rule: If you are scalping on a 5-minute chart and you get a BUY signal, check the dashboard. If the 1H, 4H, and Daily are all Neon Cyan (Bullish), that trade has a significantly higher probability of success.
Avoid Counter-Trend Trades: If your main chart says BUY, but the dashboard shows the 4H and Daily are Neon Pink (Bearish), you are trading against the major trend. You might want to skip that trade or reduce your risk size.
3. Summary of Dashboards
You now have two professional-grade panels on your screen:
Bottom Right (Performance): Shows the past results of the strategy on your current timeframe (Win Rate, Profit Factor).
Top Right (Trend): Shows the current state of the market across all timeframes.
Phantom Zone Visualizer (Auto-Mitigation)SCRIPT OVERVIEW: "Phantom Zone Visualizer (Auto-Mitigation)"
This is a custom Pine Script v5 indicator designed to automatically detect, display, and manage Phantom-style supply and demand zones directly on your TradingView chart.
🎯 PURPOSE:
To visually identify high-probability institutional price zones using the Phantom model:
Impulse → Base → Impulse
Wick-to-body precision
Auto-deletion on mitigation
🧠 HOW IT WORKS (STEP BY STEP):
🔍 1. Impulse Detection
The script first checks if the current candle (bar 0) is part of a strong directional move (an impulse):
Impulse Up = large bullish candle (body > ATR * strength factor)
Impulse Down = large bearish candle
It uses the ATR (Average True Range) to confirm if the candle is large enough, based on a user-defined multiplier (default = 1.5× ATR).
🧱 2. Base Detection (1–3 small candles)
If an impulse is detected, the script checks previous candles (up to 3) to find a tight base:
Base = candles with small bodies (less than 60% of ATR)
These represent institutional order blocks
This follows Phantom’s rule:
"Two candles is institutional; four is confusion."
🧰 3. Zone Construction (Wick-to-Body)
Once a valid base is found, it constructs a Phantom zone box, using:
Demand Zones (bullish):
Bottom = lowest wick of base
Top = highest body open/close
Supply Zones (bearish):
Top = highest wick of base
Bottom = lowest body open/close
This creates a visual green (demand) or red (supply) box extending 10 candles forward.
🏷 4. Labeling
Each zone includes a label showing:
Zone type (SUPPLY or DEMAND)
Price top and bottom
Number of candles in the base
This helps visually verify the purity of the zone at a glance.
💣 5. Auto-Mitigation Logic
Every new candle checks if price has touched or entered any zone:
If price overlaps a zone (wick or body):
The script deletes the box
This follows Phantom's principle:
"Once touched, zone is mitigated and no longer valid"
This keeps your chart clean and disciplined, avoiding reused zones.
⚙️ SETTINGS:
Setting Purpose
Lookback How far to check for impulses
Impulse Strength Multiplier of ATR to define "big candle"
Max Base Candles Max # of base candles to consider (default = 3)
✅ WHAT THIS SCRIPT DOES WELL:
✅ Follows Phantom rulebook with precision
✅ Marks clean, institutional zones only
✅ Enforces discipline by auto-deleting mitigated zones
✅ Helps traders avoid overtrading used zones
✅ Simple to plug and use on any asset/timeframe
✅ Fast visual scanning of structure, base, and strength
🚫 WHAT IT DOES NOT DO (yet):
❌ No scoring system (Phantom Score out of 20)
❌ No risk:reward (RRR) projections
❌ No trend/timeframe alignment filters (HTF/ITF)
❌ No alerts for zone creation/mitigation
🧩 SUMMARY:
Your Phantom Zone Visualizer (Auto-Mitigation) is a strict, rule-based tool to:
✅ Identify valid Impulse → Base → Impulse formations
✅ Draw zones using Phantom wick-to-body logic
✅ Remove zones once they are mitigated
🧘 Keep your chart clean, your trading structured, and your focus sharp
CISD Projections [LuxAlgo]The CISD Projections tool automatically plots mechanical price projection targets based on fractal market structure and swing manipulation legs. These projections offer dynamic, statistically informed targets that align with how prices tend to expand after a reversal point is confirmed.
🔶 USAGE
Projections are mechanical target levels derived from the manipulation leg following a confirmed change in state of delivery (CISD). They estimate where price is most likely to travel next by applying extended Fibonacci projection levels off the swing that initiated the move.
The tool works in the following way:
1. Detect the reversal bar that signals a shift in delivery.
2. Identify the manipulation leg: the swing that caused the reversal.
3. Anchor projections from this leg using customized Fibonacci levels such as 1, 2, 2.5, 4, 4.5 — each representing a potential target based on leg size and market expansion expectation.
For a correct target interpretation:
Average-sized legs often target between 2 and 2.5 levels.
Expanding legs may reach 4 to 4.5.
Large manipulation legs may warrant conservative expectations, focusing on 1 target.
As we can see in the image, traders must be aware of current market conditions and manipulation leg size in order to decide which levels to target and ask the right questions: Is volatility contracting or expanding? Is this manipulation leg smaller or larger than the previous ones?
Ultimately, projections provide objective, mechanical targets rather than subjective guesswork. They can be used on their own or in conjunction with liquidity zones, CISDs, and structural levels. They also help identify realistic price targets based on measured swing magnitude.
🔹 Filtering Setups
The chart shows how the output is affected by different filtering options:
Bars Threshold: show setups with a minimum number of bars in the manipulation leg.
CISD Filter: show setups only at the top or bottom of the range for the last X bars.
Invalidate CISDs on CHoCH: setups stop expanding after the first close beyond the manipulation leg.
We can obtain more meaningful setups with larger filter values by filtering the setups, or we can zoom in on details at the trader's discretion by disabling all filters.
🔶 SETTINGS
Bars Threshold: Minimum number of bars of each setup.
CISD Filter: Enable or disable the filter and select the length. This filter identifies setups at the top or bottom of the range over the last X bars.
Invalidate CISDs on CHoCH: Stop the level extension on ChoCH against CISD. This occurs when there is a close below the bottom on bullish setups and a close above the top on bearish setups.
🔹 Projections
Enable or disable each projection, select the projection level, and choose a style.
🔹 Style
CISD Level: Enable or disable CISD price level and select style.
Labels size: Select the size of the labels.
Bullish Color: Select a color for bullish setups.
Bearish Color: Select a color for bearish setups.
Background Fill: Enable or disable the background fill between the price and the extreme projection.
BBQ Levels - Options Spread Diversification GridOverview
BBQ Levels (also known as "The Grill") is a price-level tracking indicator designed for options traders who use iron condors, put credit spreads, or other spread strategies. It divides the price chart into horizontal zones and tracks which "level" the market currently occupies, helping traders diversify their positions across different price ranges rather than concentrating risk at a single strike.
The indicator uses a playful Star Wars naming convention: upward-trending levels are called "Jedi Levels" (JL) and downward-trending levels are called "Sith Levels" (SL). This terminology originated from a trading mentor who found it easier to remember than directional abbreviations.
How It Works
Level Grid System
The indicator creates a grid of horizontal price levels based on your chosen spacing (default: 10 points). Each level represents a price zone where you might consider placing a spread trade.
Trend State Tracking
The indicator operates in one of two modes:
Jedi Mode (Bullish): When price is advancing upward through levels. Each time price breaks above the current level's top boundary, the indicator advances to the next Jedi Level (JL1 to JL2 to JL3, etc.).
Sith Mode (Bearish): When price is declining through levels. Each time price breaks below the current level's bottom boundary, the indicator advances to the next Sith Level (SL1 to SL2 to SL3, etc.).
Level Transitions
Transitions between modes occur when price reverses and touches the opposing level boundary. The indicator uses high/low touches (not closes) to determine level breaks, providing faster signals.
Trade Visualization Boxes
You can overlay up to 10 colored rectangles representing your actual options positions. Each box shows:
- Opening date (when you entered the trade)
- Expiration date (when the options expire)
- Upper and lower strikes (defining your spread's range)
- Custom label (e.g., "Jan IC" or "Feb Put Spread")
This lets you see at a glance which price zones you have covered and where gaps exist in your "grill."
Practical Application
Vertical Diversification Strategy
The core idea is to diversify iron condors across multiple price levels rather than placing all trades at the current market price:
When market reaches extended Jedi Levels (JL3 or higher): Consider reducing delta on new put credit spreads, as the market may be overextended to the upside.
When market reaches extended Sith Levels (SL3 or higher): Consider increasing delta on new positions, anticipating potential mean reversion.
Coverage Visualization
By drawing boxes for your active positions, you can see which price ranges are "protected" by existing spreads and identify gaps where additional positions might provide better coverage.
Settings Guide
Main Settings
Level Spacing - Distance between horizontal levels in price points. Default is 10. For SPY, 10 points creates meaningful zones; for SPX, consider 50-100 points.
Trade Boxes (1-10)
Each trade slot has these settings:
Show Trade - Toggle visibility of this position box
Label - Custom name for the trade (e.g., "Jan 17 IC")
Opening Date - When you entered the position
Expiration Date - Options expiration date
Upper Strike - Top of your spread range
Lower Strike - Bottom of your spread range
Visual Elements
Green labels (JL1, JL2...) - Mark upward level progressions
Red labels (SL1, SL2...) - Mark downward level progressions
Blue labels - Mark trend reversal points (JL1 after Sith mode, SL1 after Jedi mode)
Dashed blue grid lines - Show level boundaries extending into the future
Colored boxes - Your configured trade positions
Status table (top right) - Current price, level, and trend direction
What Makes This Different
Unlike standard support/resistance indicators, BBQ Levels is specifically designed for options spread traders. It provides:
A systematic framework for diversifying positions across price levels
Visual overlay of actual trade positions against the level grid
State-based tracking that distinguishes between bullish and bearish market phases
Actionable context for adjusting spread deltas based on market extension
Best Used On
SPY, SPX, or other index products where you trade iron condors
Daily or 4-hour timeframes for position planning
Lower timeframes (1H, 15m) for timing entries within levels
Limitations
This indicator does not predict price direction - it only tracks which level price currently occupies
The level spacing is fixed and does not adapt to volatility
Trade boxes are manual inputs - you must update them as you open/close positions
Level progression rules may generate frequent signals during choppy, range-bound markets
This is a visualization and organizational tool, not a trading signal generator
Disclaimer
This indicator is for educational and organizational purposes only. It does not constitute financial advice and should not be used as the sole basis for trading decisions.
Options trading involves substantial risk and is not suitable for all investors
Past performance does not guarantee future results
Iron condors and credit spreads have defined risk but can still result in significant losses
Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial professional
The author is not responsible for any trading losses incurred using this tool
Version History
v1.0 - Initial release with level tracking
v1.1 - Bug fix: levels now update on touch, not close
v1.2 - Added trade visualization boxes (up to 10 positions)
v1.3 - Fixed expiration date rendering for trade boxes
JRockets MACDThis is my favorite indicator, that I use as one of my conformations before entering a trade in the 15M timeframe This MACD is tailor made by me to work efficient, consistent, and effectively. I back tested tons of times, it helps if you're entering too early, late and even get faked out. The MACD is by far my favorite and one and only indicator, and here's why. The MACD contains 2 EMA lines where it gives me a signal on when to buy or sell. If the Blue line crosses the red line on the bottom of the indicator its giving buy signals as long as the blue line stays on top, and when the red line crosses the blue line on top of the indicator its giving sell signals as long as the redline stay on top. Be sure to pay attention to the candle stick patterns as well and has to be around key levels. What makes this a better signal as well, the MACD has a built-in momentum hologram, some see it as overbought/undersold, or volume indicator. By combining the momentum hologram with your buy/sell ema will prevent you from entering a trade in the wrong area. The momentum hologram is almost self-explanatory, when there is buying pressure, the hologram turns blue, the darker the blue the stronger the momentum as well as the length of the hologram, once is start losing momentum it starts to turn to a lighter blue. Eventually a light red to a solid red showing momentum for a strong sell, this works vice versa. Combing all that at once and built instincts it becomes very effective. You can also use the EMA signals as divergence, but I don't really trade with divergence but could possibly give you conformation. Using the MACD is like having 3-4 indicators in one with all of them working fluent together. I have the MACD locked on the 15M timeframe because that's where it works more accurately. You can make the EMA lines a bit thicker to be easier to see. I would change the MACD visible for the 15M timeframe only or 1M to 1H timeframe. I hope this indicator helps you, as it did for me. You can simply click add on your charts on the top left to get this free indicator. Peace out and enjoy! Be sure to share, this indicator with your friends as it may help someone out.
Master Crypto Overlay [R2D2]The Gemini Master Crypto Overlay: User Guide
1. Introduction
The Gemini Master Crypto Overlay is a professional-grade TradingView script designed to consolidate six powerful institutional indicators into a single, clean "heads-up display" (HUD).
Instead of cluttering your chart with multiple sub-windows (which shrinks your view of the price), this script uses smart overlays and a data dashboard to provide actionable data instantly. It is optimized for the Daily timeframe as requested, but functions on all timeframes.
Included Indicators:
Ichimoku Cloud: Identifies the primary trend and support/resistance zones.
MACD (Custom Crypto Settings): Optimized (3-10-16) for catching fast crypto moves.
WaveTrend Oscillator: Visual signals for Overbought/Oversold entries.
Supertrend: A trailing stop-loss line to keep you in profitable trades.
Ultimate RSI (MTF): Multi-timeframe analysis to ensure you are trading with the higher trend.
Volume Reference (VWAP): An on-chart proxy for Volume Profile to spot fair value.
2. Installation Instructions
Step 1: Open Pine Editor
Launch your chart on TradingView.
At the bottom of the screen, click the tab labeled Pine Editor.
Step 2: Paste the Code
Delete any text currently in the editor window.
Copy the code block at the bottom of this response.
Paste it into the editor.
Step 3: Save and Add
Click "Save" (top right of the editor) and name it "Master Crypto Overlay".
Click "Add to chart".
Note: You may hide the "Pine Editor" panel now by clicking the arrow at the bottom center of the screen.
3. How to Use the Interface
The script is designed to be intuitive. Here is what you are looking at:
A. The Dashboard (Bottom Right)
This is your "Confluence Checker." It summarizes the status of the major indicators in real-time.
GREEN: Bullish (Buy/Hold)
RED: Bearish (Sell/Short)
GRAY: Neutral/Choppy (Stay out)
Pro Tip: Do not enter a trade unless at least 3 out of 4 signals on the dashboard match your direction.
B. On-Chart Signals
Clouds (Red/Green): If the cloud is Green and rising, only look for Long trades. If Red, only look for Short trades.
Supertrend Line: This continuous line trails the price. If price is above it (Green line), you are safe. If price closes below it, the trend has reversed.
MACD Labels: Small "MACD" text appears when momentum flips.
WaveTrend Circles:
Blue Circle (Bottom): Price is "Oversold." Good time to buy if the trend is up.
Orange Circle (Top): Price is "Overbought." Good time to take profit.
4. Strategy: Maximizing Trading Returns
To make money with this script, you need a rule-based system. Do not just blindly click when you see a label. Use this "Trend & Trigger" strategy:
The "Golden Entry" (High Probability Long)
Trend Check: Ensure price is ABOVE the Ichimoku Cloud.
Dashboard Check: Verify the RSI Status says "BULL (>50)".
The Trigger: Wait for a pullback where price touches the Supertrend Line (Green) or the top of the Cloud.
The Entry: Enter the trade when a Blue WaveTrend Circle appears OR a MACD Buy Label prints.
Stop Loss: Place your stop loss slightly below the Supertrend line.
The "Exit Strategy" (Protecting Profits)
Conservative: Sell half your position when an Orange WaveTrend Circle appears.
Trend Follower: Hold the rest of your position until the Supertrend Line turns RED.
Power Hour Trendlines [LuxAlgo]The Power Hour Trendlines indicator is based on Power Hours detection, and includes up to three displayed trendlines derived from the closing prices of all the bars within the last user-selected Power Hours.
Users can edit the time of Power Hours, choose how many sessions to take into account, enable or disable any trendlines, and change their colors.
🔶 USAGE
The Power Hour is defined as the last hour of the trading session and is set by default from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. New York time. During this period, volume and volatility enter the market. Traders using higher timeframes may use this period to enter or exit positions by placing MOC (Market on Close) orders.
This tool works under the hypothesis that prices made during power hours (periods with high trading activity) are more relevant when used for the construction of trendlines.
An initial trendline is fit using linear regression; prices from power hours located above this initial fit are used for the upper trendline, while the ones below the fit are used for the lower one.
As with any trendline, traders can analyze the slope to determine the market's direction:
Positive slope: The market is trending up.
Negative slope: The market is trending down.
No slope: The market is trending sideways.
As we can see in the image, Nasdaq and Bitcoin are clearly in downtrends, gold is clearly in an uptrend, and the euro/U.S. dollar is in a sideways market over the last visible sessions.
As you can see, the trend lines may or may not be parallel to each other. The wider the area, the more volatile the data. The narrower the area, the less volatile the data. Let's look at an example.
In the image, the Dow30 and the euro/U.S. dollar have opposite behaviors. The volatility above the middle trendline is growing in the first case but shrinking in the second. In both cases, the volatility in the bottom area seems steady, so there are no big surprises there.
Traders can adjust the number of sessions for calculations, making the tool ideal for analyzing price behavior over different time frames.
As the image shows, we can clearly see how the market behaves over different time periods. XLY has been moving down over the last 10, 20, and 40 sessions, with a steeper decline over shorter periods. However, it has been moving sideways over the last 70 sessions.
One of the main uses of trendlines is to provide key support and resistance. In the image, SPY is shown with trendlines over the last 20 sessions. These lines provide excellent reference points for trading and observing price behavior in those areas, such as whether prices are accepted or rejected, which may trigger a response from other traders.
🔹 Not Allowed Timeframes
For obvious reasons, timeframes larger than 1H are not allowed. The Power Hour is defined as the last hour of the trading session. The tool will display a warning message if the timeframe is longer than 60 minutes.
🔶 SETTINGS
Power Hour (NY Time): Choose a custom Power Hour in New York time
Sessions Memory: Select how many Power Hours to take into account for calculations.
🔹 Style
Top: Enable or disable the top line and choose the line and background colors.
Middle: Enable or disable the middle line and choose the line color.
Bottom: Enable or disable the bottom line and choose the line and background colors.
Background: Enable or disable the background color for top and bottom lines.
ETH Vol Breakout - NO ERROR VERSIONThis strategy examines the impact of Eth.d Vol on Ethereum price. Looking at ETHDVOL -60 (Support) and 78 (Resistance)—tell a very specific story - analyzing a High Volatility Regime.
The support level around 60 and resistance 78, tend to only occurs during Bull Runs or Market Crashes.
In the "Quiet Years", ETHDVOL rarely touched 60, let alone 78.
Trying to develop a strategy that is perfectly tuned for a Bull Market or a Crisis,
1. The "60 Floor" (Support)
Context: In a high-volatility regime, when ETHDVOL drops to 60, it indicates the market has "cooled off" just enough to reload leverage.
Historical Behavior (2021-2022 Context):
July 2021: After the May crash, ETHDVOL compressed down and found support at ~65.
Result: This marked the local bottom before the massive run-up to the November All-Time Highs ($4,800).
Outcome: Strong Buy Signal (Trend Continuation).
January 2022: ETHDVOL dropped to ~58-60 while price was hovering around $3,000.
Result: The floor broke, volatility spiked to 80+, and price crashed to $2,200.
Outcome: Trap / Warning Signal.
The Pattern: When Volatility hits 60 (Support), price is usually Coiling.
If Price is trending UP: This is a "dip buy" opportunity. The coil resolves upwards.
If Price is trending DOWN: This is the "calm before the flush." The coil resolves downwards.
2. The "78 Ceiling" (Resistance)
Context: 78 is an extreme reading. It represents panic (bottom) or euphoria (blow-off top).
Historical Behavior:
May 2021 (The Crash): ETHDVOL smashed through 78, peaking at 100+.
Price Action: Price collapsed from $4,000 to $1,700.
Signal: If Vol > 78, you are in a capitulation event. Buying spot here is usually profitable within 3-6 months (buying the blood).
November 2022 (FTX Collapse): ETHDVOL spiked to ~75-80.
Price Action: ETH hit $1,100 (Cycle Lows).
Signal: Hitting 78 marked the Absolute Bottom.
November 2021 (The Top): Interestingly, at the $4,800 price peak, Volatility was NOT at 78. It was lower (~60-70).
Insight: Bull market tops often happen on lower volatility than bear market bottoms.
Buy / Sell Volume HeaderBuy / Sell Volume Header
Description
- Buy / Sell Volume Header displays real-time buying and selling volume with percentages in a clean dashboard at the top or bottom of your chart. The indicator calculates buying pressure as volume weighted toward the close relative to the bar's range, and selling pressure as volume weighted toward the high.
- Perfect for day traders and scalpers who need instant visual confirmation of buying vs selling pressure without cluttering their chart with additional panes.
Key Features:
- Real-time buy/sell volume split with percentages
- Customizable lookback period (1 bar for current, or sum multiple bars)
- Adjustable table position (top/bottom, left/center/right)
- Five size options (Tiny to Huge)
- Color-coded: Green (buying volume), Red (selling volume)
- Clean, minimal design that doesn't obstruct price action
Calculation Method:
- Buying Volume = Total Volume × (Close - Low) / (High - Low)
- Selling Volume = Total Volume × (High - Close) / (High - Low)
How to Use:
- Select header location (default: Top Right) and table size (default: Normal). Set lookback period to 1 for current bar only, or higher values to see cumulative volume over multiple bars.
Reading the Display:
- Green Box (Left): Buying volume and percentage of total
- Red Box (Right): Selling volume and percentage of total
- Numbers update in real-time on every tick
Trading Applications:
- Trend Confirmation:
- In uptrends, buying volume should consistently be >60%.
- In downtrends, selling volume should be >60%. Divergences warn of potential reversals.
Breakout Validation:
- Valid breakouts show 70%+ volume in breakout direction.
- Breakouts with <55% directional volume often fail.
Reversal Signals:
- When price makes new high but buying volume drops below 50%, watch for reversal. When price makes new low but selling volume drops below 50%, watch for bounce.
Scalping Entry:
- Enter long when buying volume spikes above 65-70% with price momentum. Enter short when selling volume spikes above 65-70% with price momentum.
Best Practices:
- Use lookback=1 for intraday scalping. Use lookback=3-5 for swing context. Combine with price action for confirmation. Volume percentages work best on liquid instruments (MNQ, MES, stocks with high volume).
NPR21
Disclaimer
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CVD Zones & Divergence [Pro]# CVD Zones & Divergence
**Complete CVD order flow toolkit** - Divergences, POC, Profile, and Supply/Demand zones all in one professional indicator.
## 🎯 What It Does
Combines **four powerful order flow tools** into a single, cohesive indicator:
1. **CVD Divergences** - Early warnings + confirmed signals
2. **Point of Control (POC)** - Fair value equilibrium line
3. **CVD Profile** - Visual distribution histogram
4. **Supply/Demand Zones** - Real absorption-based S/R levels
All based on **Cumulative Volume Delta (CVD)** - actual buying/selling pressure, not approximations.
## ✨ Key Features
### 🔄 CVD Divergences (Dual Mode)
**Confirmed Divergences** (High Accuracy)
- Solid lines (customizable colors)
- 🔻 Bear / 🔺 Bull labels
- Win rate: ~70-80%
- Best for swing traders
**Early Warning Mode** ⚡ (Fast Signals)
- Dashed lines (default purple)
- ⚠️ Early Bear / ⚠️ Early Bull labels
- Fires 6+ bars earlier
- Win rate: ~55-65%
- Best for scalpers/day traders
### 🎯 Point of Control (POC)
- **Independent lookback** (300 bars default)
- Yellow line showing fair value
- Where most CVD activity occurred
- Acts as dynamic support/resistance
- Resets and recalculates continuously
### 📊 CVD Profile Histogram
- **Visual CVD distribution** over lookback period
- **Split buy/sell** (blue/orange bars)
- **Value Area** (70% CVD zone highlighted)
- Position: Right/Left/Current (your choice)
- Shows where actual order flow happened
### 📦 Supply/Demand Zones
- **Absorption-based** detection (not guesses!)
- Green = Demand (buyers absorbed 2:1+)
- Red = Supply (sellers absorbed 2:1+)
- Shows **real** institutional levels
- Auto-sorted by strength
- Displays top 8 zones
## 📊 What You See on Chart
```
Your Chart:
├─ 🔴 Red lines (bearish divergences)
├─ 🟢 Green lines (bullish divergences)
├─ 🟣 Purple dashed (early warnings)
├─ 🟡 Yellow POC line (fair value)
├─ 📊 Blue/Orange profile (right side)
├─ 🟢 Green boxes (demand zones)
└─ 🔴 Red boxes (supply zones)
```
## ⚙️ Recommended Settings
### 15m Day Trading (Most Popular)
```
📊 Profile:
- Lookback: 150 bars
- Profile Rows: 24
- Position: Right
🎯 POC:
- POC Lookback: 300 bars
- Show POC: ON
📦 Zones:
- Min Absorption Ratio: 2.0
- HVN Threshold: 1.5
- Max Zones: 8
🔄 Divergences:
- Pivot L/R: 9
- Early Warning: ON
- Early Right Bars: 3
- Min Bars Between: 40
- Min CVD Diff: 5%
```
### 5m Scalping
```
Profile Lookback: 100
POC Lookback: 200
Pivot L/R: 7
Early Warning Right: 2
Min Bars Between: 60
```
### 1H Swing Trading
```
Profile Lookback: 200
POC Lookback: 400-500
Pivot L/R: 12-14
Early Warning Right: 4-5
Min Bars Between: 30
Min CVD Diff: 8%
```
## 💡 How to Trade
### Setup 1: Divergence at Zone ⭐ (BEST - 75%+ win rate)
**Entry:**
- Price hits demand/supply zone
- Divergence appears (early or confirmed)
- Double confluence = high probability
**Example (Long):**
```
1. Price drops into green demand zone
2. ⚠️ Early bullish divergence fires
3. Enter long with tight stop below zone
4. Target: POC or next supply zone
```
**Risk/Reward:** 1:3 to 1:5
---
### Setup 2: POC Bounce/Rejection
**Entry:**
- Price approaches POC line
- Wait for reaction (bounce or rejection)
- Enter in direction of reaction
**Long Setup:**
```
1. Price pulls back to POC from above
2. POC acts as support
3. Bullish divergence appears (confirmation)
4. Enter long, stop below POC
```
**Short Setup:**
```
1. Price rallies to POC from below
2. POC acts as resistance
3. Bearish divergence appears
4. Enter short, stop above POC
```
**Risk/Reward:** 1:2 to 1:4
---
### Setup 3: Zone + Profile Confluence
**Entry:**
- Supply/demand zone aligns with thick profile bar
- Shows high CVD activity at that level
- Triple confluence = very high probability
**Example:**
```
1. Supply zone at 26,100
2. Profile shows heavy selling at 26,100
3. Price rallies to 26,100
4. Bearish divergence appears
5. Enter short
```
**Risk/Reward:** 1:4 to 1:6
---
### Setup 4: Early Warning Scalp ⚡
**Entry (Aggressive):**
- ⚠️ Early warning fires
- Price at zone or POC
- Enter immediately
- Tight stop (1-2 ATR)
**Management:**
```
- Take 50% profit at 1:1
- Move stop to breakeven
- 🔻 Confirmed signal → Trail stop
- Exit rest at target
```
**Risk/Reward:** 1:1.5 to 1:2
**Trades/day:** 3-8
---
### Setup 5: Multi-Timeframe (Advanced)
**Confirmation Required:**
```
Higher TF (1H):
- Confirmed divergence
- At major POC or zone
Lower TF (15m):
- Early warning triggers
- Entry with better timing
```
**Benefits:**
- HTF gives direction
- LTF gives entry
- Best of both worlds
**Risk/Reward:** 1:3 to 1:5
---
## 📊 Component Details
### CVD Profile
**What the colors mean:**
- **Blue bars** = Buying CVD (demand)
- **Orange bars** = Selling CVD (supply)
- **Lighter shade** = Value Area (70% CVD)
- **Thicker bar** = More volume at that price
**How to use:**
- Thick bars = Support/Resistance
- Profile shape shows market structure
- Balanced profile = range
- Skewed profile = trend
---
### Supply/Demand Zones
**How they're detected:**
1. High Volume Node (1.5x average)
2. CVD buy/sell ratio calculated
3. Ratio ≥ 2.0 → Zone created
4. Sorted by strength (top 8 shown)
**Zone labels show:**
- Type: "Demand" or "Supply"
- Ratio: "2.8:1" = strength
**Not like other indicators:**
- ❌ Other tools use price action alone
- ✅ This uses actual CVD absorption
- Shows WHERE limit orders defended levels
---
### Point of Control (POC)
**What it shows:**
- Price with highest CVD activity
- Market's "fair value"
- Dynamic S/R level
**How to use:**
- Price above POC = bullish bias
- Price below POC = bearish bias
- POC retest = trading opportunity
- POC cross = trend change signal
**Independent lookback:**
- Profile: 150 bars (short-term)
- POC: 300 bars (longer-term context)
- Gives stable, relevant POC
---
## 🔧 Settings Explained
### 📊 Profile Settings
**Lookback Bars** (150 default)
- How many bars for profile calculation
- Lower = more recent, reactive
- Higher = more historical, stable
**Profile Rows** (24 default)
- Granularity of distribution
- Lower = coarser (faster)
- Higher = finer detail (slower)
**Profile Position**
- Right: After current price
- Left: Before lookback period
- Current: At lookback start
**Value Area** (70% default)
- Highlights main CVD concentration
- 70% is standard
- Higher % = wider zone
---
### 🎯 POC Settings
**POC Lookback** (300 default)
- Independent from profile
- Longer = more stable POC
- Shorter = more reactive POC
**Show POC Line/Label**
- Toggle visibility
- Customize color/width
---
### 📦 Zone Settings
**Min Absorption Ratio** (2.0 default)
- Buy/Sell threshold for zones
- 2.0 = 2:1 ratio minimum
- Higher = fewer, stronger zones
**HVN Threshold** (1.5 default)
- Volume must be 1.5x average
- Higher = stricter filtering
- Lower = more zones
**Max Zones** (8 default)
- Limits display clutter
- Shows strongest N zones only
---
### 🔄 Divergence Settings
**Pivot Left/Right** (9/9 default)
- Bars to confirm pivot
- Higher = slower, more confirmed
- Lower = faster, less confirmed
**Early Warning**
- ON = Show early signals
- Early Right Bars (3 default)
- 3 = 6 bars faster than confirmed
**Filters:**
- Min Bars Between (40): Prevents spam
- Min CVD Diff % (5): Filters weak signals
**Visual:**
- Line styles: Solid/Dashed/Dotted
- Colors: Customize all 4 types
- Labels: Toggle ON/OFF
---
## 🎨 Color Customization
**Divergences:**
- Bullish Confirmed: Green (default)
- Bearish Confirmed: Red (default)
- Early Bullish: Purple (default)
- Early Bearish: Purple (default)
**Zones & Profile:**
- Bull/Demand: Green
- Bear/Supply: Red
- Buy CVD Profile: Blue
- Sell CVD Profile: Orange
- Value Area Up/Down: Lighter blue/orange
**POC:**
- POC Color: Yellow (default)
All customizable to your preference!
---
## 🔔 Alerts Available
**6 Alert Types:**
1. 🔻 Bearish Divergence (confirmed)
2. 🔺 Bullish Divergence (confirmed)
3. ⚠️ Early Bearish Warning
4. ⚠️ Early Bullish Warning
5. (Manual: POC cross)
6. (Manual: Zone touch)
**Setup:**
1. Click Alert (⏰)
2. Choose "CVD Zones & Divergence"
3. Select alert type
4. Configure notification
5. Create!
---
## 💎 Pro Tips
### From Experienced Traders:
**"Use zones with divergences for best setups"**
- Zone alone: 60% win rate
- Divergence alone: 65% win rate
- Both together: 75%+ win rate
**"POC is your friend"**
- Price tends to revert to POC
- Great target for counter-trend trades
- POC cross = potential trend change
**"Profile tells the story"**
- Thick bars = institutional levels
- Balanced profile = range-bound
- Skewed high = distribution (top)
- Skewed low = accumulation (bottom)
**"Early warnings for entries, confirmed for confidence"**
- Early = better entry price
- Confirmed = validation
- Use both in scale-in strategy
**"Filter by timeframe"**
- 1m-5m: Very fast, many signals
- 15m: Sweet spot for most traders
- 1H-4H: High quality, fewer signals
---
## 🔧 Tuning Guide
### Too Cluttered?
**Simplify:**
```
✅ Show Divergences: ON
✅ Show POC: ON
❌ Show Zones: OFF (or reduce to 4-5)
❌ Show Value Area: OFF
❌ Divergence Labels: OFF
→ Clean chart with just lines + POC
```
### Missing Opportunities?
**More Signals:**
```
↓ Pivot Right: 6-7
↓ Early Warning Right: 2
↓ Min Bars Between: 25-30
↓ Min CVD Diff: 2-3%
↓ Min Absorption Ratio: 1.8
```
### Too Many False Signals?
**Stricter Filters:**
```
↑ Pivot Right: 12-15
↑ Min Bars Between: 60
↑ Min CVD Diff: 8-10%
↑ Min Absorption Ratio: 2.5
↓ Max Zones: 4-5
```
### POC Not Making Sense?
**Adjust POC Lookback:**
```
If too high: Increase to 400-500
If too low: Increase to 400-500
If jumping around: Increase to 500+
→ Longer lookback = more stable POC
```
---
## ❓ FAQ
**Q: Difference from CVD Divergence (standalone)?**
A: This is the **complete package**:
- Divergence tool = divergences only
- This = divergences + POC + profile + zones
- Use divergence tool for clean charts
- Use this for full analysis
**Q: Too slow/laggy?**
A: Reduce computational load:
```
Profile Rows: 18 (from 24)
Lookback: 100 (from 150)
Max Zones: 5 (from 8)
```
**Q: No volume data error?**
A: Symbol has no volume
- Works: Futures, stocks, crypto
- Maybe: Forex (broker-dependent)
- Doesn't work: Some forex pairs
**Q: Can I use just some features?**
A: Absolutely! Toggle what you want:
```
Zones only: Turn off divergences + POC
POC only: Turn off zones + divergences
Divergences only: Turn off zones + POC + profile
Mix and match as needed!
```
**Q: Best timeframe?**
A:
- **1m-5m**: Scalping (busy, many signals)
- **15m**: Day trading ⭐ (recommended)
- **1H-4H**: Swing trading (quality signals)
- **Daily**: Position trading (very selective)
**Q: Works on crypto/forex/stocks?**
A:
- ✅ Futures: Excellent
- ✅ Stocks: Excellent
- ✅ Crypto: Very good (major pairs)
- ⚠️ Forex: Depends on broker volume
---
## 📈 Performance Expectations
### Realistic Win Rates
| Strategy | Win Rate | Avg R/R | Trades/Week |
|----------|----------|---------|-------------|
| Early warnings only | 55-65% | 1:1.5 | 15-30 |
| Confirmed only | 70-80% | 1:2 | 8-15 |
| Divergence + Zone | 75-85% | 1:3 | 5-12 |
| Full confluence (all 4) | 80-90% | 1:4+ | 3-8 |
**Keys to success:**
- Don't trade every signal
- Wait for confluence
- Proper risk management
- Trade what you see, not what you think
---
## 🚀 Quick Start
**New User (5 minutes):**
1. ✅ Add to 15m chart
2. ✅ Default settings work well
3. ✅ Watch for 1 week (don't trade yet!)
4. ✅ Note which setups work best
5. ✅ Backtest on 50+ signals
6. ✅ Start with small size
7. ✅ Scale up slowly
**First Trade Checklist:**
- Divergence + Zone/POC = confluence
- Clear S/R level nearby
- Risk/reward minimum 1:2
- Position size = 1% risk max
- Stop loss placed
- Target identified
- Journal entry ready
---
## 📊 What Makes This Special?
**Most indicators:**
- Use RSI/MACD divergences (lagging)
- Guess at S/R zones (subjective)
- Don't show actual order flow
**This indicator:**
- Uses real CVD (actual volume delta)
- Absorption-based zones (real orders)
- Profile shows distribution (real activity)
- POC shows equilibrium (real fair value)
- All from one data source (coherent)
**Result:**
- Everything aligns
- No conflicting signals
- True order flow analysis
- Professional-grade toolkit
---
## 🎯 Trading Philosophy
**Remember:**
- Indicator shows you WHERE to look
- YOU decide whether to trade
- Quality over quantity always
- Risk management is #1
- Patience beats aggression
**Best trades have:**
- ✅ Multiple confluences
- ✅ Clear risk/reward
- ✅ Obvious invalidation point
- ✅ Aligned with trend/context
**Worst trades have:**
- ❌ Single signal only
- ❌ Poor location (middle of nowhere)
- ❌ Unclear stop placement
- ❌ Counter to all context
---
## ⚠️ Risk Disclaimer
**Important:**
- Past performance ≠ future results
- All trading involves risk
- Only risk what you can afford to lose
- This is a tool, not financial advice
- Use proper position sizing
- Keep a trading journal
- Consider professional advice
**Your responsibility:**
- Which setups to trade
- Position size
- Entry/exit timing
- Risk management
- Emotional control
**Success = Tool + Strategy + Discipline + Risk Management**
---
## 📝 Version History
**v1.0** - Current Release
- CVD divergences (confirmed + early warning)
- Point of Control (independent lookback)
- CVD profile histogram
- Supply/demand absorption zones
- Value area visualization
- 6 alert types
- Full customization
---
## 💬 Community
**Questions?** Drop a comment below
**Success story?** Share with the community
**Feature request?** Let me know
**Bug report?** Provide details in comments
---
**Happy Trading! 🚀📊**
*Professional order flow analysis in one indicator.*
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