Volume Weighted Volatility RegimeThe Volume-Weighted Volatility Regime (VWVR) is a market analysis tool that dissects total volatility to classify the current market 'character' or 'regime'. Using a Linear Regression model, it decomposes volatility into Trend, Residual (mean-reversion), and Within-Bar (noise) components.
Key Features:
Seven-Stage Regime Classification: The indicator's primary output is a regime value from -3 to +3, identifying the market state:
+3 (Strong Bull Trend): High directional, upward volatility.
+2 (Choppy Bull): Moderate upward trend with noise.
+1 (Quiet Bull): Low volatility, slight upward drift.
0 (Neutral): No clear directional bias.
-1 (Quiet Bear): Low volatility, slight downward drift.
-2 (Choppy Bear): Moderate downward trend with noise.
-3 (Strong Bear Trend): High directional, downward volatility.
Advanced Volatility Decomposition: The regime is derived from a three-component volatility model that separates price action into Trend (momentum), Residual (mean-reversion), and Within-Bar (noise) variance. The classification is determined by comparing the 'Trend' ratio against the user-defined 'Trend Threshold' and 'Quiet Threshold'.
Dual-Level Analysis: The indicator analyzes market character on two levels simultaneously:
Inter-Bar Regime (Background Color): Based on the main StdDev Length, showing the overall market character.
Intra-Bar Regime (Column Color): Based on a high-resolution analysis within each single bar ('Intra-Bar Timeframe'), showing the micro-structural character.
Calculation Options:
Statistical Model: The 'Estimate Bar Statistics' option (enabled by default) uses a statistical model ('Estimator') to perform the decomposition. (Assumption: In this mode, the Source input is ignored, and an estimated mean for each bar is used instead).
Normalization: An optional 'Normalize Volatility' setting calculates an Exponential Regression Curve (log-space).
Volume Weighting: An option (Volume weighted) applies volume weighting to all volatility calculations.
Multi-Timeframe (MTF) Capability: The entire dual-level analysis can be run on a higher timeframe (using the Timeframe input), with standard options to handle gaps (Fill Gaps) and prevent repainting (Wait for...).
Integrated Alerts: Includes 22 comprehensive alerts that trigger whenever the 'Inter-Bar Regime' or the 'Intra-Bar Regime' crosses one of the key thresholds (e.g., 'Regime crosses above Neutral Line'), or when the 'Intra-Bar Dominance' crosses the 50% mark.
Caution: Real-Time Data Behavior (Intra-Bar Repainting) This indicator uses high-resolution intra-bar data. As a result, the values on the current, unclosed bar (the real-time bar) will update dynamically as new intra-bar data arrives. This behavior is normal and necessary for this type of analysis. Signals should only be considered final after the main chart bar has closed.
DISCLAIMER
For Informational/Educational Use Only: This indicator is provided for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute financial, investment, or trading advice, nor is it a recommendation to buy or sell any asset.
Use at Your Own Risk: All trading decisions you make based on the information or signals generated by this indicator are made solely at your own risk.
No Guarantee of Performance: Past performance is not an indicator of future results. The author makes no guarantee regarding the accuracy of the signals or future profitability.
No Liability: The author shall not be held liable for any financial losses or damages incurred directly or indirectly from the use of this indicator.
Signals Are Not Recommendations: The alerts and visual signals (e.g., crossovers) generated by this tool are not direct recommendations to buy or sell. They are technical observations for your own analysis and consideration.
Standard Deviation
Volume Weighted Intra Bar LR Standard DeviationThis indicator analyzes market character by providing a detailed view of volatility. It applies a Linear Regression model to intra-bar price action, dissecting the total volatility of each bar into three distinct components.
Key Features:
Three-Component Volatility Decomposition: By analyzing a lower timeframe ('Intra-Bar Timeframe'), the indicator separates each bar's volatility into:
Trend Volatility (Green/Red): Volatility explained by the intra-bar linear regression slope (Momentum).
Residual Volatility (Yellow): Volatility from price oscillating around the intra-bar trendline (Mean-Reversion).
Within-Bar Volatility (Blue): Volatility derived from the range of each intra-bar candle (Noise/Choppiness).
Layered Column Visualization: The indicator plots these components as a layered column chart. The size of each colored layer visually represents the dominance of each volatility character.
Dual Display Modes: The indicator offers two modes to visualize this decomposition:
Absolute Mode: Displays the total standard deviation as the column height, showing the absolute magnitude of volatility and the contribution of each component.
Normalized Mode: Displays the components as a 100% stacked column chart (scaled from 0 to 1), focusing purely on the percentage ratio of Trend, Residual, and Noise.
Calculation Options:
Statistical Model: The 'Estimate Bar Statistics' option (enabled by default) uses a statistical model ('Estimator') to perform the decomposition. (Assumption: In this mode, the Source input is ignored, and an estimated mean for each bar is used instead).
Normalization: An optional 'Normalize Volatility' setting calculates an Exponential Regression Curve (log-space).
Volume Weighting: An option (Volume weighted) applies volume weighting to all intra-bar calculations.
Multi-Component Pivot Detection: Includes a pivot detector that identifies significant turning points (highs and lows) in both the Total Volatility and the Trend Volatility Ratio. (Note: These pivots are only plotted when 'Plot Mode' is set to 'Absolute').
Note on Confirmation (Lag): Pivot signals are confirmed using a lookback method. A pivot is only plotted after the Pivot Right Bars input has passed, which introduces an inherent lag.
Multi-Timeframe (MTF) Capability:
MTF Analysis: The entire intra-bar analysis can be run on a higher timeframe (using the Timeframe input), with standard options to handle gaps (Fill Gaps) and prevent repainting (Wait for...).
Limitation: The Pivot detection (Calculate Pivots) is disabled if a Higher Timeframe (HTF) is selected.
Integrated Alerts: Includes 9 comprehensive alerts for:
Volatility character changes (e.g., 'Character Change from Noise to Trend').
Dominant character emerging (e.g., 'Bullish Trend Character Emerging').
Total Volatility pivot (High/Low) detection.
Trend Volatility pivot (High/Low) detection.
Caution! Real-Time Data Behavior (Intra-Bar Repainting) This indicator uses high-resolution intra-bar data. As a result, the values on the current, unclosed bar (the real-time bar) will update dynamically as new intra-bar data arrives. This behavior is normal and necessary for this type of analysis. Signals should only be considered final after the main chart bar has closed.
DISCLAIMER
For Informational/Educational Use Only: This indicator is provided for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute financial, investment, or trading advice, nor is it a recommendation to buy or sell any asset.
Use at Your Own Risk: All trading decisions you make based on the information or signals generated by this indicator are made solely at your own risk.
No Guarantee of Performance: Past performance is not an indicator of future results. The author makes no guarantee regarding the accuracy of the signals or future profitability.
No Liability: The author shall not be held liable for any financial losses or damages incurred directly or indirectly from the use of this indicator.
Signals Are Not Recommendations: The alerts and visual signals (e.g., crossovers) generated by this tool are not direct recommendations to buy or sell. They are technical observations for your own analysis and consideration.
Volume Weighted Intra Bar Standard DeviationThis indicator provides a high-resolution analysis of market volatility by dissecting each bar on the chart into its fundamental components. It uses data from a lower, intra-bar timeframe to separate the total volatility of a single bar into its 'directional' and 'non-directional' parts.
Key Features:
Intra-Bar Volatility Decomposition: For each bar on the chart, the indicator analyzes the underlying price action on a smaller timeframe ('Intra-Bar Timeframe') and quantifies two types of volatility:
Between-Bar Volatility (Directional): Calculated from price movements between the intra-bar candles. This component represents the directional, trending price action within the main bar.
Within-Bar Volatility (Non-Directional): Calculated from price fluctuations inside each intra-bar candle. This component represents the choppy, noisy, or ranging price action.
Dual Display Modes: The indicator offers two modes to visualize this information:
Absolute Mode: Plots the total standard deviation as a stacked column chart, showing the absolute magnitude of volatility and the contribution of each component.
Normalized Mode: Plots the components as a 100% stacked column chart (scaled from 0 to 1), focusing purely on the percentage ratio of 'between-bar' (trending) and 'within-bar' (choppy) volatility.
Calculation Options:
Statistical Model: The 'Estimate Bar Statistics' option (enabled by default) uses a statistical model ('Estimator') to perform the decomposition. (Assumption: In this mode, the Source input is ignored, and an estimated mean for each bar is used instead).
Normalization: An optional 'Normalize Volatility' setting calculates volatility in percentage terms (log-space).
Volume Weighting: An option (Volume weighted) applies volume weighting to all intra-bar volatility calculations.
Volatility Pivot Detection: Includes a built-in pivot detector that identifies significant turning points (highs and lows) in the total volatility line. (Note: This is only visible in 'Absolute Mode').
Note on Confirmation (Lag): Pivot signals are confirmed using a lookback method. A pivot is only plotted after the Pivot Right Bars input has passed, which introduces an inherent lag.
Multi-Timeframe (MTF) Capability:
MTF Analysis Lines: The entire intra-bar analysis can be run on a higher timeframe (using the Timeframe input), with standard options to handle gaps (Fill Gaps) and prevent repainting (Wait for...).
Limitation: The Pivot detection (Calculate Pivots) is disabled if a Higher Timeframe (HTF) is selected.
Integrated Alerts: Includes 6 alerts for:
Volatility character changes (e.g., 'Character Change from Choppy to Trend').
Dominant character emerging (e.g., 'Trend Character Emerging').
Total Volatility pivot (High/Low) detection.
Caution: Real-Time Data Behavior (Intra-Bar Repainting) This indicator uses high-resolution intra-bar data. As a result, the values on the current, unclosed bar (the real-time bar) will update dynamically as new intra-bar data arrives. This behavior is normal and necessary for this type of analysis. Signals should only be considered final after the main chart bar has closed.
DISCLAIMER
For Informational/Educational Use Only: This indicator is provided for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute financial, investment, or trading advice, nor is it a recommendation to buy or sell any asset.
Use at Your Own Risk: All trading decisions you make based on the information or signals generated by this indicator are made solely at your own risk.
No Guarantee of Performance: Past performance is not an indicator of future results. The author makes no guarantee regarding the accuracy of the signals or future profitability.
No Liability: The author shall not be held liable for any financial losses or damages incurred directly or indirectly from the use of this indicator.
Signals Are Not Recommendations: The alerts and visual signals (e.g., crossovers) generated by this tool are not direct recommendations to buy or sell. They are technical observations for your own analysis and consideration.
Volume Weighted LR Standard DeviationThis indicator analyzes market character by decomposing total volatility into three distinct, interpretable components based on a Linear Regression model.
Key Features:
Three-Component Volatility Decomposition: The indicator separates volatility based on the 'Estimate Bar Statistics' option.
Standard Mode (Estimate Bar Statistics = OFF): Calculates volatility based on the selected Source (dies führt hauptsächlich zu 'Trend'- und 'Residual'-Volatilität).
Decomposition Mode (Estimate Bar Statistics = ON): The indicator uses a statistical model ('Estimator') to calculate within-bar volatility. (Assumption: In this mode, the Source input is ignored, and an estimated mean for each bar is used instead). This separates volatility into:
Trend Volatility (Green/Red): Volatility explained by the regression's slope (Momentum).
Residual Volatility (Yellow): Volatility from price oscillating around the regression line (Mean-Reversion).
Within-Bar Volatility (Blue): Volatility from the high-low range of each bar (Noise/Choppiness).
Dual Display Modes: The indicator offers two modes to visualize this decomposition:
Absolute Mode: Displays the total standard deviation as a stacked area chart, partitioned by the variance ratio of the three components.
Normalized Mode: Displays the direct variance ratio (proportion) of each component relative to the total (0-1), ideal for identifying the dominant market character.
Calculation Options:
Normalization: An optional 'Normalize Volatility' setting calculates an Exponential Regression Curve (log-space), making the analysis suitable for growth assets.
Volume Weighting: An option (Volume weighted) applies volume weighting to all regression and volatility calculations.
Multi-Component Pivot Detection: Includes a pivot detector that identifies significant turning points (highs and lows) in both the Total Volatility and the Trend Volatility Ratio. (Note: These pivots are only plotted when 'Plot Mode' is set to 'Absolute').
Note on Confirmation (Lag): Pivot signals are confirmed using a lookback method. A pivot is only plotted after the Pivot Right Bars input has passed, which introduces an inherent lag.
Multi-Timeframe (MTF) Capability:
MTF Volatility Lines: The volatility lines can be calculated on a higher timeframe, with standard options to handle gaps (Fill Gaps) and prevent repainting (Wait for...).
Limitation: The Pivot detection (Calculate Pivots) is disabled if a Higher Timeframe (HTF) is selected.
Integrated Alerts: Includes 9 comprehensive alerts for:
Volatility character changes (e.g., 'Character Change from Noise to Trend').
Dominant character emerging (e.g., 'Bullish Trend Character Emerging').
Total Volatility pivot (High/Low) detection.
Trend Volatility pivot (High/Low) detection.
DISCLAIMER
For Informational/Educational Use Only: This indicator is provided for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute financial, investment, or trading advice, nor is it a recommendation to buy or sell any asset.
Use at Your Own Risk: All trading decisions you make based on the information or signals generated by this indicator are made solely at your own risk.
No Guarantee of Performance: Past performance is not an indicator of future results. The author makes no guarantee regarding the accuracy of the signals or future profitability.
No Liability: The author shall not be held liable for any financial losses or damages incurred directly or indirectly from the use of this indicator.
Signals Are Not Recommendations: The alerts and visual signals (e.g., crossovers) generated by this tool are not direct recommendations to buy or sell. They are technical observations for your own analysis and consideration.
Volume Weighted Standard DeviationThis indicator calculates the Standard Deviation and decomposes total volatility into its core components, allowing to analyze the underlying character of the market.
Key Features:
Volatility Decomposition: The indicator separates volatility based on the 'Estimate Bar Statistics' option.
Standard Mode (Estimate Bar Statistics = OFF): Calculates a simple (Volume-Weighted) Standard Deviation of the selected Source.
Decomposition Mode (Estimate Bar Statistics = ON): The indicator uses a statistical model ('Estimator') to calculate within-bar volatility (choppiness, noise) and between-bar volatility (trending moves). (Assumption: In this mode, the Source input is ignored, and an estimated mean for each bar is used instead).
Dual Display Modes: The indicator offers two modes to visualize this information:
Absolute Mode: Plots the total standard deviation as a stacked area chart, showing the proportional contribution of the 'Between' and 'Within' components.
Normalized Mode: Plots the direct ratio of each component's variance (from 0 to 1), making it easy to identify which character is dominant.
Calculation Options: The volatility calculation can be optionally Volume weighted. An optional Normalize Volatility setting performs the calculation in logarithmic space, making volatility comparable across different price scales.
Volatility Pivot Detection: Includes a built-in pivot detector that identifies significant turning points (highs and lows) in the total volatility line. (Note: This is only visible in 'Absolute Mode').
Note on Confirmation (Lag): Pivot signals are confirmed using a lookback method. A pivot is only plotted after the Pivot Right Bars input has passed, which introduces an inherent lag.
Multi-Timeframe (MTF) Capability:
MTF Volatility Lines: The volatility lines can be calculated on a higher timeframe, with standard options to handle gaps (Fill Gaps) and prevent repainting (Wait for...).
Limitation: The Pivot detection (Calculate Pivots) is disabled if a Higher Timeframe (HTF) is selected.
Integrated Alerts: Includes 6 alerts for:
Volatility character changes (e.g., 'Trend Character Emerging', 'Character Change from Trend to Choppy').
Volatility pivot (high or low) detection.
DISCLAIMER
For Informational/Educational Use Only: This indicator is provided for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute financial, investment, or trading advice, nor is it a recommendation to buy or sell any asset.
Use at Your Own Risk: All trading decisions you make based on the information or signals generated by this indicator are made solely at your own risk.
No Guarantee of Performance: Past performance is not an indicator of future results. The author makes no guarantee regarding the accuracy of the signals or future profitability.
No Liability: The author shall not be held liable for any financial losses or damages incurred directly or indirectly from the use of this indicator.
Signals Are Not Recommendations: The alerts and visual signals (e.g., crossovers) generated by this tool are not direct recommendations to buy or sell. They are technical observations for your own analysis and consideration.
Volatility Cones **Volatility Cones - Interactive**
This indicator visualizes volatility cones based on historical or manual volatility and projects them up to 252 trading days into the future.
**Features:**
- Automatic start at the first trading day of the year (customizable)
- Volatility calculation from historical data or manual input
- Display of ±1σ, ±2σ, and ±3σ bands
- Projection of expected price movements based on volatility
**Use Case:**
Ideal for options traders and risk management to assess expected price movements over different time horizons.
Smart Levels V8 + Anomaly Detection CombinedTATANKA Smart Levels + Anomaly Detection
A comprehensive analysis tool combining manual level tracking with statistical anomaly detection for identifying high-probability trading opportunities.
CORE FEATURES:
Manual Level System:
• Plot custom support/resistance levels with automatic inflection point tracking
• Color-coded bull/bear level visualization with adjustable positioning
• Real-time level crossing alerts with directional confirmation
• Multi-timeframe pivot integration for additional context
Anomaly Detection Engine:
• Identifies statistical deviations from price equilibrium
• Generates scored signals based on multiple confirmation factors
• Visual threshold bands show deviation zones
• Horizontal projection lines from anomaly points until broken or session end
Session Management:
• RTH/OVN session filtering with multiple timezone support
• Enhanced scoring during key market hours (opening hour, power hour)
• Option to block signals outside regular trading hours
• Session-specific visual backgrounds for clarity
Signal Intelligence:
• Automated confluence scoring combining price action, volume, and momentum
• Multiple signal types: bounces, breakouts, reversals, exhaustion patterns
• RSI and ADX integration for regime awareness
• Customizable cooldown periods to reduce signal noise
• Quality thresholds to filter low-probability setups
Market Bias Panel:
• Real-time display of current market sentiment
• Shows distance to key levels and signal readiness
• Configurable positioning and visibility options
Visual Customization:
• Adjustable signal sizes, colors, and transparency
• Optional large circles for high-quality setups
• Directional arrows and score labels
• Clean interface with minimal chart clutter
BEST PRACTICES:
• Recommended for 1m-15m timeframes on liquid futures/forex markets
• Paste your key levels at session start or when levels update
• Adjust sensitivity based on asset volatility (lower multipliers = more signals)
• Use signals as reference points within your overall trading plan
• Combine with additional confirmation from order flow or other tools
IMPORTANT NOTES:
• This is an indicator, not an automated strategy
• Signals represent potential opportunities requiring discretionary analysis
• Past performance does not guarantee future results
• Adjust parameters through backtesting on your specific instruments
Statistical Price Deviation Index (MAD/VWMA)SPDI is a statistical oscillator designed to detect potential price reversal zones by measuring how far price deviates from its typical behavior within a defined rolling window.
Instead of using momentum or moving averages like traditional indicators, SPDI applies robust statistics - a rolling median and Mean Absolute Deviation (MAD) - to calculate a normalized measure of price displacement. This normalization keeps the output bounded (from −1 to +1 by default), producing a stable and consistent oscillator that adapts to changing volatility conditions.
The second line in SPDI uses a Volume-Weighted Moving Average (VWMA) instead of a simple price median. This creates a complementary oscillator showing statistically weighted deviations based on traded volume. When both oscillators align in their extremes, strong confluence reversal signals are generated.
How It Works
For each bar, SPDI calculates the median price of the last N bars (default 100).
It then measures how far the current bar’s midpoint deviates from that rolling median.
The Mean Absolute Deviation (MAD) of those distances defines a “normal” range of fluctuation.
The deviation is normalized and compressed via a tanh mapping, keeping the oscillator in fixed boundaries (−1 to +1).
The same logic is applied to the VWMA line to gauge volume-weighted deviations.
How to Use
The blue line (Price MAD) represents pure price deviation.
The green line (VWMA Disp) shows the volume-weighted deviation.
Overbought (red) zones indicate statistically extreme upward deviation -> potential short-term overextension.
Oversold (green) zones indicate statistically extreme downward deviation -> potential rebound area.
Confluence signals (both lines hitting the same extreme) often mark strong reversal points.
Settings Tips
Lookback length controls how much historical data defines “normal” behavior. Larger = smoother, smaller = more sensitive.
Smoothing (RMA length) can reduce noise without changing the overall statistical logic.
Output scale can be set to either −1..+1 or 0..100, depending on your visual preference.
Alerts and color fills are fully customizable in the Style tab.
Summary:
SPDI transforms raw price and volume data into a statistically bounded deviation index. When both Price MAD and VWMA Disp reach joint extremes, it highlights probable market turning points - offering traders a clean, data-driven way to spot potential reversals ahead of time.
TBR Pro+marks session ranges and standard deviation levels to help you calculate where price could go next. You could also use it to top and bottom tick entries for indicies and CFDs!
Double Median SD Bands | MisinkoMasterThe Double Median SD Bands (DMSDB) is a trend-following tool designed to capture market direction in a way that balances responsiveness and smoothness, filtering out excessive noise without introducing heavy lag.
Think of it like a house:
A jail (too restrictive) makes you miss opportunities.
No house at all (too unsafe) leaves you exposed to false signals.
DMSDB acts like a comfortable house with windows—protecting you from the noise while still letting you see what’s happening in the market.
🔎 Methodology
The script works in the following steps:
Standard Deviation (SD) Calculation
Computes the standard deviation of the selected price source (ohlc4 by default).
The user can choose whether to use biased (sample) or unbiased (population) standard deviation.
Raw Bands Construction
Upper Band = source + (SD × multiplier)
Lower Band = source - (SD × multiplier)
The multiplier can be adjusted for tighter or looser bands.
First Median Smoothing
Applies a median filter over half of the length (len/2) to both bands.
This reduces noise without creating excessive lag.
Second Median Smoothing
Applies another median filter over √len to the already smoothed bands.
This produces a balance:
Cutting the length → maintains responsiveness.
Median smoothing → reduces whipsaws.
The combination creates a fast yet clean band system ideal for trend detection.
📈 Trend Logic
The trend is detected based on price crossing the smoothed bands:
Long / Bullish (Purple) → when price crosses above the upper band.
Short / Bearish (Gold) → when price crosses below the lower band.
Neutral → when price remains between the bands.
🎨 Visualization
Upper and lower bands are plotted as colored lines.
The area between the bands is filled with a transparent zone that reflects the current bias:
Purple shading = Bullish zone.
Golden shading = Bearish zone.
This creates a visual tunnel for trend confirmation, helping traders quickly identify whether price action is trending or consolidating.
⚡ Features
Adjustable Length parameter (len) for dynamic control.
Adjustable Band Multiplier for volatility adaptation.
Choice between biased vs. unbiased standard deviation.
Double median smoothing for clarity + responsiveness.
Works well on cryptocurrencies (e.g., BTCUSD) but is flexible enough for stocks, forex, and indices.
✅ Use Cases
Trend Following → Ride trends by staying on the correct side of the bands.
Entry Timing → Use crossovers above/below bands for entry triggers.
Filter for Other Strategies → Can serve as a directional filter to avoid trading against the trend.
⚠️ Limitations & Notes
This is a trend-following tool, so it will perform best in trending conditions.
In sideways or choppy markets, whipsaws may still occur (although smoothing reduces them significantly).
The indicator is not a standalone buy/sell system. For best results, combine with volume, momentum, or higher-timeframe confluence.
All of this makes for a really unique & original tool, as it removes noise but keeps good responsitivity, using methods from many different principles which make for a smooth a very useful tool
Auto Hourly Deviations {Module+}Description
This indicator automatically calculates and visualizes the prior hour’s price structure and its deviation levels. By combining core reference lines (high, low, EQ, quarters, open) with dynamic deviation levels and shaded zones, it provides a framework for understanding intraday price behavior relative to the most recent hourly range.
The tool has three functional sections that work together:
Core Hourly Structure – Captures the prior hour’s high, low, EQ (50%), and quarter levels (25% and 75%), plus the current open.
Deviation Levels – Projects standardized deviation multiples (±0.33, ±0.5, ±0.66, ±1.0, ±1.33, ±1.66, ±2.0) above and below the prior hour’s range.
Shading & Anchoring – Fills zones between key deviation levels for visual emphasis, while allowing projection offsets and anchor line references for precise chart alignment.
Together, these layers give traders a structured map of price movement around hourly ranges, making it easier to track expansion, retracement, and trend continuation.
1. Core Hourly Structure
Plots the prior hour’s high and low as key reference points.
Automatically calculates EQ (midpoint), 25%, and 75% levels.
Tracks the open of the current hour for immediate orientation.
Optional anchor line marks the start of each hourly window for time alignment.
Use: Frames the “hourly box” and subdivides it for intraday structure analysis.
2. Deviation Levels
Uses the prior hour’s range as a baseline.
Projects deviation levels above and below: ±0.33, ±0.5, ±0.66, ±1.0, ±1.33, ±1.66, and ±2.0.
Each level can be individually toggled with full line/label styling.
Use: Quantifies how far price is moving relative to the last hour’s volatility — useful for spotting overextensions, retraces, and probable reaction zones.
3. Shading & Anchoring
Shaded zones between selected deviation bands (e.g., +0.33 to +0.66 or +1.33 to +1.66) highlight potential liquidity or reaction areas.
Projection offsets allow levels to extend forward into future bars for planning.
Labels and color controls make the chart highly customizable.
Use: Provides quick visual cues for potential trading ranges and deviations without clutter.
Intended Use
This is a visualization tool, not a buy/sell system. Traders can use it to:
Track how price interacts with the prior hour’s high/low.
Measure hourly expansion through deviation levels.
Spot retracements or continuation zones inside and beyond the prior hour’s range.
Limitations & Disclaimers
Levels are derived from completed hourly candles; they do not predict outcomes.
Deviations are static calculations and do not account for fundamentals or volatility shifts.
This indicator does not provide financial advice or trading signals.
For informational and educational purposes only.
Trading involves risk; always apply proper risk management.
Closed-source (Protected): Logic is accessible on charts, but the source code is hidden. A TradingView paid plan is required for protected indicators.
Implied Volatility RangeThe Implied Volatility Range is a forward-looking tool that transforms option market data into probability ranges for future prices. Based on the lognormal distribution of asset prices assumed in modern option pricing models, it converts the implied volatility curve into a volatility cone with dynamic labels that show the market’s expectations for the price distribution at a specific point in time. At the selected future date, it displays projected price levels and their percentage change from today’s close across 1, 2, and 3 standard deviation (σ) ranges:
1σ range = ~68.2% probability the price will remain within this range.
2σ range = ~95.4% probability the price will remain within this range.
3σ range = ~99.7% probability the price will remain within this range.
What makes this indicator especially useful is its ability to incorporate implied volatility skew. When only ATM IV (%) is entered, the indicator displays the standard Black–Scholes lognormal distribution. By adding High IV (%) and Low IV (%) values tied to strikes above and below the current price, the indicator interpolates between these inputs to approximate the implied volatility skew. This adjustment produces a market-implied probability distribution that indicates whether the option market is leaning bullish or bearish, based on the data entered in the menu:
ATM IV (%) = Implied volatility at the current spot price (at-the-money).
High IV (%) = Implied volatility at a strike above the current spot price.
High Strike = Strike price corresponding to the High IV input (OTM call).
Low IV (%) = Implied volatility at a strike below the current spot price.
Low Strike = Strike price corresponding to the Low IV input (OTM put).
Expiration (Day, Month, Year) = Option expiration date for the projection.
Once these inputs are entered, the indicator calculates implied probability ranges and, if both High IV and Low IV values are provided, adjusts for skew to approximate the option market’s distribution. If no implied volatility data is supplied, the indicator defaults to a lognormal distribution based on historical volatility, using past realized volatility over the same forward horizon. This keeps the tool functional even without implied volatility inputs, though in that case the output represents only an approximation of ATM IV, not the actual market view.
In summary, the Implied Volatility Range is a powerful tool that translates implied volatility inputs into a clear and practical estimate of the market’s expectations for future prices. It allows traders to visualize the probability of price ranges while also highlighting directional bias, a dimension often difficult to interpret from traditional implied volatility charts. It should be emphasized, however, that this tool reflects only the market’s expectations at a specific point in time, which may change as new information and trading activity reshape implied volatility.
CISD SDICT CISD SD – Manipulation Swing Standard Deviations for Change in State of Delivery
Overview:
The ICT CISD SD indicator is a professional ICT tool designed to define the Manipulation Swing and automatically plot its Standard Deviation levels. Focused on intraday ICT analysis, this script dynamically updates toward the current bar, giving traders precise visual guidance on key swing levels and projected targets.
Key Features:
Define ICT Manipulation Swing:
Set the start and end time to define the Manipulation Swing.
Choose your timezone for accurate ICT intraday tracking.
Automatically calculates the High, Low, and optional Equilibrium (EQ) level of the Manipulation Swing.
Dynamic ICT Manipulation Lines:
Plots High, Low, and optional EQ lines of the Manipulation Swing.
Lines update dynamically with each new bar.
Fully customizable line color, style (solid, dashed, dotted), and width.
Labels feature configurable text color, background color, transparency, size, and placement.
Optional left-side trimming keeps charts clean and readable.
Manipulation Swing Standard Deviation Levels:
Automatically plots Standard Deviation levels as multipliers of the Manipulation Swing range (0.5x to 4.5x by default).
Levels can be plotted up from the swing low or down from the swing high, giving probabilistic target areas or key support/resistance zones.
Customizable line and label styling for all Standard Deviation levels, including color, transparency, width, style, and size.
Optional Shading for Visual Clarity:
Shade areas between the Manipulation Swing and a chosen Standard Deviation level for easy visualization.
Customizable shading color and opacity.
Professional ICT Usability:
Designed for clarity and minimal chart clutter.
Stick labels to the right of the current bar for maximum readability.
Dynamically adjusts with new bars, keeping all Manipulation Swing lines and Standard Deviation levels up-to-date.
Ideal For:
ICT intraday traders analyzing Manipulation Swings for Change in State of Delivery.
Traders seeking visual Standard Deviation levels for breakout, reversal, or continuation strategies.
Analysts who want clean, professional charts with full control over Manipulation Swing and Standard Deviation visualization.
How It Works:
User defines the ICT Manipulation Swing time to identify the swing.
The script calculates the High, Low, and optional EQ of the swing.
Swing lines are drawn and dynamically updated.
Standard Deviation levels are plotted based on user-defined multipliers.
Optional shading can highlight areas from the Manipulation Swing to selected Standard Deviation levels.
Customization Options Include:
ICT Manipulation Swing time and timezone.
Line and label styling for Manipulation Swing and Standard Deviation levels.
Left-side trimming to reduce chart clutter.
Enable/disable EQ line, Standard Deviation levels, and shading.
Direction of Standard Deviation levels (up from low or down from high).
Multipliers and shading transparency for professional ICT charting.
Conclusion:
The ICT CISD StdDev indicator offers a complete, professional solution for ICT intraday analysis, allowing traders to define the Manipulation Swing and visualize its Standard Deviation levels dynamically, enhancing precision and clarity in real-time trading.
CandelaCharts - Projections 📝 Overview
Projections turns a hand-picked swing window into clean, forward price levels. You pick a time range and an anchor (wick or body); the tool finds that window’s reference extremes (Level 0 & Level 1) and then projects directional extensions (e.g., −1, −2, −2.5, −4) in the chosen bias (Auto / Bullish / Bearish). It draws flat lines across the chart with optional labels so you can plan targets, fade zones, or continuation levels at a glance.
📦 Features
This section highlights the core capabilities you’ll rely on most.
Window-based engine — Define a start/end time; the script records open/high/low/close inside that window and builds levels from those extremes.
Two anchor styles — Project from Wick extremes (Hi/Lo) or Body extremes (max/min of OHLC at the high/low bars).
Directional bias — Auto (up if net up; doji resolves by wick dominance), or force Bullish/Bearish for one-sided extensions.
Default & Custom levels — Toggle pre-sets (−1/−2/−2.5/−4) or enter your own comma-separated list (decimals supported).
Readable drawings — Per-level colors (defaults) or unified bull/bear color (custom), with label size, line style, and width controls.
⚙️ Settings
Use these controls to define the window, pick the projection style, and customize the visuals.
Settings (Core)
From / To — Start and end timestamps of the capture window (everything is computed from this segment).
Bias — Auto / Bullish / Bearish. Guides which way negative levels extend (up for bull, down for bear).
Anchor — Wick uses Hi/Lo; Body uses the body extremes at the high/low bars.
Levels
Levels = Default — Enable any of −1, −2, −2.5, −4 and set each color.
Levels = Custom — Provide your own list (e.g., “−0.5, −1, −1.5, −3”) and pick Bullish/Bearish colors. (Custom uses one color per side.)
Style
Labels — Show/Hide the numeric level tag at the line’s right edge; choose label size.
Lines — Pick solid/dashed/dotted and line width.
⚡️ Showcase
Bearish Projection
Bullish Projection
📒 Usage
Follow these steps to set the window, generate levels, and turn them into a trade plan.
1) Mark the window — Set From/To around the swing you want to project (e.g., prior day, news impulse, weekly move).
2) Choose bias — Auto adapts; or lock Bullish/Bearish if you only want upside or downside projections.
3) Pick anchor — Wick = raw extremes; Body = more conservative reference. Body helps when single-print wicks distort levels.
4) Select levels — Toggle defaults or add a custom list. Negative values (−1, −2, …) extend beyond the reference extreme in the bias direction. (Level 0 and 1 are always drawn as the reference pair.)
5) Style it — Turn labels on, adjust size, and set line style/width for visibility on your timeframe.
6) Trade plan — Treat projections as reaction/continuation zones: scale out into −1/−2/−2.5, watch for fades back into the band, or ride continuation when price accepts beyond a level.
🚨 Alerts
There are no built-in alerts in this version.
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@M5V | Standard Deviation (Basic) | GCTStandard Deviation (Basic) — Patch Notes
What’s new
• Two custom sessions (A & B) only—no presets.
• Timezone-aware sessions (IANA, e.g., America/New_York, Europe/London).
• Exact width matching: SD lines span exactly from the session’s first bar to its last bar
(same as the box).
• Start/End verticals control: None, Start only, End only, or Both.
• Anchor choice: Build ranges from either Wicks or Bodies.
• Deviation style: Full (1.0× steps) or Half (0.5× steps), with adjustable count.
• Optional Equilibrium (midline).
• Global line style and box visibility toggles.
How it works (under the hood)
1. Session tracking:
• At each session start (based on your Session + Timezone) the script stores the start bar and initializes hi/lo.
• While the session is active, it updates hi/lo using Wicks or Bodies (your choice) and extends the box to the current bar.
• On session end, it records the end bar.
2. Deviation drawing:
• Computes range = high − low.
• Draws symmetric SD bands above/below using your Full/Half setting and count.
• All SD lines are drawn from start bar → end bar so they match the box width exactly.
• If Equilibrium is on, the midline (avg of high/low) is drawn across the same width.
3. Start/End lines:
• According to Start/End Lines setting, verticals are drawn at the start bar, end bar, both, or not at all—each spanning from session low to high.
Quick use
• Pick Session windows for A/B and set each Timezone.
• Choose Wicks or Bodies, Full/Half deviations, Count, Color, and whether to show
Equilibrium and Boxes.
• Set Start/End Lines to control the vertical markers.
• Optional: change Line Style (solid/dotted/dashed).
CandelaCharts - Z-Deviation Waves 📝 Overview
Volatility feels chaotic until you anchor it to statistics—then “stretch” and “snap-back” become measurable.
The CandelaCharts – Z-Deviation Waves turns your price source into a rolling Z-score (distance from its mean in standard deviations) and visualizes it as a color-graded wave with optional trend columns and labeled sigma lines. You can label pure σ levels, show the price at σ , or use a fixed “Price @ Z” grid for consistent visuals.
📦 Features
Designed to spotlight statistical extremes and make them tradable.
Rolling Z-score : Mean + stdev over a configurable window, with optional smoothing.
Three label modes :
Z-score (σ) — classic −3σ…+3σ lines/labels.
Price @ σ — converts each σ level into the live price.
Price @ Z — maps Z to a fixed numeric grid for legacy/visual consistency.
Trend columns : Subtle columns behind the wave to show rising vs. falling Z.
Gradient wave : Blue→orange scale tied to Z intensity (−3…+3).
Quick table : Optional on-chart prices for −1σ / −2σ / −3σ.
Polish : Font family/size controls and branding toggle.
⚙️ Settings
Pick your statistical lens, then choose how to display it.
Period : Rolling window for mean & stdev.
Source : Price input (Close by default).
Text Size : Label size for σ lines.
Smoothing (Z) : SMA on Z to calm noise.
Label Mode : Z-score (σ) / Price @ σ / Price @ Z.
Show Trend Columns : Rising/falling backdrop.
Show −2σ/−3σ Table : Quick downside prices (σ mode).
⚡️ Showcase
Mean-reversion extremes : Tag touches beyond ±2σ and subsequent reversions.
Price @ σ ladder : Show live price equivalents for −1σ/−2σ/−3σ as dynamic supports.
Smoothing on/off : Compare Z with smoothing 1 vs. 5 to demonstrate noise control.
📒 Usage
Treat σ as a “stretch gauge,” then layer your entries with structure and risk rules.
Read the tiers :
±1σ — routine fluctuation.
±2σ — statistically significant; watch for exhaustion or follow-through.
±3σ — extreme; look for mean-reversion triggers or parabolic blow-off risk.
Price @ σ for levels : Use −1σ/−2σ as dynamic pullback/mean targets; +1σ/+2σ as potential resistance in downtrends.
Trend columns as timing : Fade extremes only when Z momentum stalls (columns stop rising against you).
Calibrate window : Shorter Period = faster, noisier signals; longer = steadier, fewer extremes.
Confluence : Pair with RSI/MACD divergence or key S/R for higher-quality reversions.
🚨 Alerts
There are no built-in alerts; add simple manual ones.
Crosses of ±1σ / ±2σ / ±3σ (plot value vs. horizontal lines).
Z turning down after tagging +2σ/+3σ (or turning up after −2σ/−3σ ).
Re-entry into the −1σ…+1σ band after an extreme (cool-down).
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ATR & Price Z-ScoreThis indicator combines the ATR Z-Score and the Price Z-Score into a single framework for evaluating market conditions using statistical context. The ATR Z-Score standardizes volatility by comparing the current ATR value to its historical mean and standard deviation, allowing traders to see when volatility is unusually high (above +2) or unusually low (below –2). The Price Z-Score applies the same normalization process to price itself, showing how far the current close is from its moving average in standard deviation terms, which highlights statistically stretched conditions that often align with overbought or oversold states. By plotting both measures together, traders can identify when price moves are supported by volatility or when the two diverge. For example, a high Price Z paired with a high ATR Z can confirm the strength of a breakout, while a high Price Z with a low ATR Z may suggest an unsustainable move lacking volatility support. Conversely, a volatility spike without an extreme in price can point to shakeouts or regime shifts. Because both measures are normalized, they can be compared across different markets and timeframes, making the indicator useful for spotting breakouts, squeezes, reversals, and abnormal conditions in a statistically consistent way.
Extreme Zone Volume ProfileExtreme Zone Volume Profile (EZVP)
Originality & Innovation
The Extreme Zone Volume Profile (EZVP) revolutionizes traditional volume profile analysis by applying statistical zone classification to volume distribution. Unlike standard volume profiles that display raw volume data, EZVP segments the price range into statistically meaningful zones based on percentile thresholds, allowing traders to instantly identify where volume concentration suggests strong support/resistance versus areas of potential breakout.
Technical Methodology
Core Algorithm:
Distributes volume across user-defined bins (20-200) over a lookback period
Calculates volume-weighted price levels for each bin
Applies percentile-based zone classification to the price range (not volume ranking)
Zone B (extreme zones): Outer percentile tails representing potential rejection areas
Zone A (significant zones): Secondary percentile bands indicating strong interest levels
Center Zone: Bulk trading range where most price discovery occurs
Mathematical Foundation:
The script uses price-range percentiles rather than volume percentiles. If the total price range is divided into 100%, Zone B captures the extreme price tails (default 2.5% each end ≈ 2 standard deviations), Zone A captures the next significant bands (default 14% each ≈ 1 standard deviation), leaving the center for normal distribution trading.
Key Calculations:
POC (Point of Control): Price level with maximum volume accumulation
Volume-weighted mean price: Total volume × price / total volume
Median price: Geometric center of the price range
Rightward-projected bars: Volume bars extend forward from current time to avoid historical chart clutter
Trading Applications
Zone Interpretation:
Zone B (Red/Green): Extreme price levels where volume suggests strong rejection potential. Price reaching these zones often indicates overextension and possible reversal points.
Zone A (Orange/Teal): Significant support/resistance areas with substantial volume interest. These levels often act as intermediate targets or consolidation zones.
Center (Gray): Fair value area where most trading occurs. Price tends to return to this range during normal market conditions.
Strategic Usage:
Reversal Trading: Look for rejection signals when price enters Zone B areas
Breakout Confirmation: Volume expansion beyond Zone B boundaries suggests genuine breakouts
Support/Resistance: Zone A boundaries often provide reliable entry/exit levels
Mean Reversion: Price tends to gravitate toward the volume-weighted mean and POC lines
Unique Value Proposition
EZVP addresses three key limitations of traditional volume profiles:
Visual Clarity: Standard profiles can be cluttered and difficult to interpret quickly. EZVP's color-coded zones provide instant visual feedback about price significance.
Statistical Framework: Rather than relying on subjective interpretation of volume nodes, EZVP applies objective percentile-based classification, making support/resistance identification more systematic.
Forward-Looking Display: Rightward-projecting bars keep historical price action clean while maintaining current market structure visibility.
Configuration Guide
Lookback Period (10-1000): Controls the historical depth of volume calculation. Shorter periods for intraday scalping, longer for swing trading.
Number of Bins (20-200): Resolution of volume distribution. Higher values provide more granular analysis but may create noise on lower timeframes.
Zone Percentages:
Zone B: Extreme threshold (default 2.5% = ~2σ statistical significance)
Zone A: Significant threshold (default 14% = ~1σ statistical significance)
Visual Controls: Toggle individual elements (POC, median, mean, zone lines) to customize display complexity for your trading style.
Technical Requirements
Pine Script v6 compatible
Maximum bars back: 5000 (ensures sufficient historical data)
Maximum boxes: 500 (supports high-resolution bin counts)
Maximum lines: 50 (accommodates all zone and reference lines)
This indicator synthesizes volume profile theory with statistical zone analysis, providing a quantitative framework for identifying high-probability support/resistance levels based on volume distribution patterns rather than arbitrary price levels.
Time-Based Manipulation ProjectionsThis indicator automatically plots custom projection levels based on session and timeframe opening prices, utilizing the AMD/PO3 concept (Accumulation, Manipulation, Distribution / Power of Three). The theory suggests that price typically opens, creates an initial manipulation move to hunt liquidity, then reverses for distribution.
By measuring the distance from the open to the initial high/low manipulation, the indicator projects potential targets and reversal zones at customizable ratios, with the 2-2.5x and 4-4.5x extensions often serving as key areas.
Features:
Session-Based Projections: 4 custom session-based projections with full control over the opening time and the time when the projections stop updating with new manipulation highs/lows (Midnight, Daily, NY Open, etc)
Timeframe-Based Projections: 4 custom timeframe-based projections (H1, H4, Daily, Weekly, etc.)
Dynamic Anchoring: In line with AMD/PO3 logic, the indicator automatically locks to the correct manipulation leg (high or low) based on price position relative to the open
Custom Projections: Define your own projection levels
Custom Labels: Assign your own names to each projection, making it easy to identify and organize levels on the chart
Historical Levels: Option to display past projections
Styling Options: Choose line style, thickness, colors, label size, font, and positioning
Extend Lines: Option to extend projections forward to current price
Delayed Plotting: Set a delay (in minutes) after open before projections appear, useful to avoid false early swings
Note: These projections are most effective when the manipulation leg is clean and well-defined. If the manipulation is shallow, standard projections like 2–2.5x or 4–4.5x may not provide useful levels. In such cases, try experimenting with larger custom projections.
StdDev Supply/Demand Zone RefinerThis indicator uses standard deviation bands to identify statistically significant price extremes, then validates these levels through volume analysis and market structure. It employs a proprietary "Zone Refinement" technique that dynamically adjusts zones based on price interaction and volume concentration, creating increasingly precise support/resistance areas.
Key Features:
Statistical Extremes Detection: Identifies when price reaches 2+ standard deviations from mean
Volume-Weighted Zone Creation: Only creates zones at extremes with abnormal volume
Dynamic Zone Refinement: Automatically tightens zones based on touch points and volume nodes
Point of Control (POC) Identification: Finds the exact price with maximum volume within each zone
Volume Profile Visualization: Shows horizontal volume distribution to identify key liquidity levels
Multi-Factor Validation: Combines volume imbalance, zone strength, and touch count metrics
Unlike traditional support/resistance indicators that use arbitrary levels, this system:
Self-adjusts based on market volatility (standard deviation)
Refines zones through machine-learning-like feedback from price touches
Weights by volume to show where real money was positioned
Tracks zone decay - older, untested zones automatically fade
Realized Volatility (StdDev of Returns, %)📌 Realized Volatility (StdDev of Returns, %)
This indicator measures realized volatility directly from price returns, instead of the common but misleading approach of calculating standard deviation around a moving average.
🔹 How it works:
Computes close-to-close log returns (the most common way volatility is measured in finance).
Calculates the standard deviation of these returns over a chosen lookback period (default = 200 bars).
Converts results into percentages for easier interpretation.
Provides three key volatility measures:
Daily Realized Vol (%) – raw standard deviation of returns.
Annualized Vol (%) – scaled by √250 trading days (market convention).
Horizon Vol (%) – volatility over a custom horizon (default = 5 days, i.e. weekly).
🔹 Why use this indicator?
Shows true realized volatility from historical returns.
More accurate than measuring deviation around a moving average.
Useful for traders analyzing risk, position sizing, and comparing realized vs implied volatility.
⚠️ Note:
It is best used on the Daily Chart!
By default, this uses log returns (which are additive and standard in quant finance).
If you prefer, you can easily switch to simple % returns in the code.
Volatility estimates depend on your chosen lookback length and may vary across timeframes.
Fabian Z-ScoreFabian Z-Score — % Distance & Z-Scores for SPX / DJI / XLU
What it does
This indicator measures how far three market proxies are from a moving average and standardizes those distances into z-scores so you can spot stretch/mean-reversion and relative out/under-performance.
Universe: S&P 500 (SPX), Dow Jones (DJI) and Utilities (XLU). You can change any of these in Inputs.
Anchor MA: user-selectable MA type (SMA/EMA/RMA/WMA/VWMA/HMA/LSMA/ALMA) and length (default 39; a popular weekly anchor).
Outputs
% from MA: 100 × (𝐶𝑙𝑜𝑠𝑒 − 𝑀𝐴) / 𝑀𝐴
Time-series Z: z-score of the last N % distances (default 39) → “how stretched vs its own history?”
Cross-sectional Z: z-score of each % distance within the trio on this bar → “who’s strongest vs the others right now?”
A compact mini table (top-right) shows the latest values for each symbol: % from MA, Z(ts) and Z(xsec).
Panels & Visualization
Toggle what you want to see in View:
Plot % distance — raw % above/below the MA (0% line shown).
Plot time-series Z — standardized stretch with ±Threshold guides (default ±2σ).
Plot cross-sectional Z — relative z across SPX, DJI, XLU (0 = at the trio’s mean).
Smoothing — optional light MA on the plotted series (set to 1 for none).
A price-panel Moving Average is drawn with your chosen type/length for visual context.
Colors: SPX = teal, DJI = orange, XLU = purple.
Alerts
Two built-in alert conditions (time-series Z only):
“Z(ts) crosses up +Thr” — any of the three crosses above +Threshold.
“Z(ts) crosses down -Thr” — any crosses below −Threshold.
When enabled, the chart background tints faint green (up cross) or red (down cross) on those bars.
How to use (ideas, not advice)
On weekly charts, a 39-length MA/Z lookback often captures major risk-on/off swings. (Fabian Timing)
Deep negative Z(ts) (e.g., ≤ −2σ or −3σ) frequently accompanies panic and mean-reversion setups.
High positive Z(ts) suggests over-extension; watch for momentum fades.
Cross-sectional Z helps rank leadership today:
Z(xsec) > 0 → stronger than the trio’s mean this bar; Z(xsec) < 0 → weaker.
Utilities (XLU) turning positive x-sec while the others are negative can hint at defensive rotation.
If all 3 are above 0, go long, if below 0 go cash.
Combine: look for extreme Z(ts) aligning with lead/lag Z(xsec) to time entries/exits or hedges.
Inputs (quick reference)
Symbols: SPX / DJI / XLU (editable).
MA type & length: SMA, EMA, RMA, WMA, VWMA, HMA, LSMA, ALMA; default EMA(39).
Z-score lookback (ts): default 39.
Smoothing on plots: default 1 (off).
Z threshold (±): default 2.0 (guide lines & alerts).
