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Hardwaybets Strat Market Checklist Trading## **Hardwaybets TheStrat Market Checklist Engine** **A Checklist-Driven TheStrat Trading** --- ### **Overview** This script is an **informational market context and permission framework** designed to help users **organize structural and liquidity information** in a clear, checklist-based format. It evaluates **price context only** and displays the results in a table. It does **not** generate trade signals or trading instructions. --- ### **What This Script Does** The indicator evaluates and displays: * Nearest prior **Area of Interest (AOI)** (Previous Day High/Low or Previous Week High/Low) * Higher-timeframe structural bias (Daily & Weekly) * Proximity to liquidity * Liquidity behavior (acceptance vs rejection) * **Strat pattern classification only** (12 canonical patterns) * A final **permission state** based on the above conditions All information is presented as **contextual reference data**, not execution guidance. --- ### **What This Script Does NOT Do** * ❌ No buy or sell signals * ❌ No arrows, markers, or execution prompts * ❌ No entries, exits, stops, or targets * ❌ No performance metrics or profitability claims * ❌ No strategy or backtesting logic The word **“TRADE”** in the dashboard refers to **permission status only**, not a recommendation to trade. --- ### **Dashboard Modes** * **Full Mode**: displays AOI price and distance (points & ticks) * **Compact Mode**: minimal checklist view for reduced screen usage Both modes are **informational only**. --- ### **Pattern Classification** The script identifies and labels Strat candle pattern **types only**, including: * Reversal patterns * Continuation patterns * Compression patterns * Expansion patterns Pattern labels are **descriptive classifications**, not signals or instructions. --- ### **Intended Use** This script is intended to be used as a **contextual reference tool** alongside a user’s own analysis, rules, or education. It may be useful for: * Market structure study * Liquidity behavior observation * Pattern classification review * Educational purposes --- ### **Technical Notes** * Pine Script® v6 * Uses completed candles only * No repainting logic * No future data access * Table-based UI only --- ### **Disclaimer** This indicator is provided **for educational and informational purposes only**. The author does not provide financial advice, trading recommendations, or execution guidance. All trading decisions remain the sole responsibility of the user. --- ### **Conceptual Attribution** This script is inspired by publicly available market structure concepts commonly referred to as “The Strat” methodology. No proprietary or paid content is included. --- ### **Feedback** Constructive feedback and suggestions are welcome. Please note that this script is intentionally **non-signaling by design**.
Pine Script® indicator
by hardwaybets
STRAT - MTF Dashboard + FTFC + Reversals v2.7# STRAT Indicator - Complete Description ## Overview A comprehensive multi-timeframe STRAT trading system indicator that combines market structure analysis, flip levels, Full Timeframe Continuity (FTFC), and reversal pattern detection across 12 timeframes. ## Core Features ### 1. **Multi-Timeframe STRAT Dashboard** - Displays STRAT combos (1, 2u, 2d, 3) across 12 timeframes: 1m, 5m, 15m, 30m, 1H, 4H, 12H, Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly, Yearly - Color-coded directional bias (green/red/doji) - Inside bars (●) and Outside bars (●) highlighted - Current timeframe marked with ★ ### 2. **HTF Flip Levels with Smart Grouping** - Displays higher timeframe (HTF) flip levels (open prices) as labels on the right side - Automatically groups multiple timeframes at the same price level (e.g., "★ 1H/4H/D") - Current timeframe flip level always displayed with ★ marker - Color-coded: Green (above price) / Red (below price) ### 3. **Full Timeframe Continuity (FTFC)** - User-selectable 4 timeframes for FTFC analysis (default: D, W, M, Q) - Green line: FTFC Up (highest open of 4 timeframes) - Red line: FTFC Down (lowest open of 4 timeframes) - Identifies when price is above/below all 4 timeframe opens ### 4. **Hammer & Shooting Star Detection** - **Hammer Pattern**: Long lower wick (≥2x body), small upper wick, signals potential bottom reversal - **Shooting Star Pattern**: Long upper wick (≥2x body), small lower wick, signals potential top reversal - Scans last 100 bars (adjustable) and marks ALL historical patterns - Chart markers: 🔨 (Hammer) below bars, 🔻 (Shooting Star) above bars - Dashboard column shows reversal patterns for each timeframe - Adjustable wick-to-body ratio sensitivity (1.5 to 5.0) ### 5. **Debug Tables** - **FTFC Debug**: Shows close vs. 4 timeframe opens, confirms all-green/all-red conditions - **Reversal Debug**: Real-time analysis of current bar - body size, wick measurements, ratios, and pattern qualification ## Settings ### Display Settings - Dashboard position (9 options: top-left to bottom-right) - Dashboard text size (tiny to huge) - Label offset and text size - Toggle individual features on/off ### FTFC Settings - Select 4 custom timeframes for continuity analysis - Default: Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly ### Reversal Settings - **Wick to Body Ratio**: Sensitivity for pattern detection (default 2.0) - **Lookback Bars**: How many historical bars to scan (default 100, max 500) - Show/hide reversal markers on chart - Show/hide reversal debug table ## Use Cases 1. **Momentum Trading**: Identify STRAT setups (2-2, 2-1-2 reversals, 3-bar plays) across multiple timeframes 2. **Swing Trading**: Use HTF flip levels as support/resistance and FTFC for trend confirmation 3. **Reversal Trading**: Catch hammer/shooting star patterns at key levels for counter-trend entries 4. **Multi-Timeframe Analysis**: Confirm alignment across timeframes before entering trades ## How to Use ### For STRAT Traders - Look for 2-1-2 reversal setups in the dashboard - Watch for inside bars (●) at HTF flip levels for breakout trades - Use outside bars (●) to identify potential volatility expansion ### For Reversal Traders - 🔨 Hammers after downtrends = potential long entries - 🔻 Shooting stars after uptrends = potential short entries - Combine with HTF flip levels for high-probability setups ### For Trend Followers - FTFC green line above = bullish structure - FTFC red line below = bearish structure - Enter when price breaks and holds above/below FTFC levels ## Visual Elements - **Green Labels**: HTF flip levels above current price (resistance) - **Red Labels**: HTF flip levels below current price (support) - **Lime Line**: FTFC Up (highest timeframe open) - **Red Line**: FTFC Down (lowest timeframe open) - **🔨 Icon**: Hammer pattern (potential reversal up) - **🔻 Icon**: Shooting Star pattern (potential reversal down) - **★ Symbol**: Current timeframe or multiple timeframes grouped ## Performance Notes This indicator performs 12 multi-timeframe security calls and may take 15-30 seconds to calculate on initial load. This is normal for comprehensive MTF analysis. ## Version v2.7 - Simplified reversal detection, current TF labeling, optimized performance --- **Perfect for**: STRAT traders, multi-timeframe analysts, reversal pattern traders, swing traders looking for high-probability setups with confluence across timeframes.
Pine Script® indicator
by Borsaliz