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Volume Weighted Average Price (VWAP)

srd786-Intraday VWAP Price Action IndicatorDISCLAIMER This Pine Script indicator does not constitute financial advice; it is just intended for educational and informational purposes. It functions as a tool for technical analysis that could help traders spot possible trading opportunities. It is crucial to remember that participating in financial markets has a number of risks that might result in large losses and are not suitable for all investors. Users are encouraged to conduct their own thorough investigation and analysis prior to using this indicator. Avoiding trading with money that one cannot afford to lose is essential. It is also advised to seek advice from a certified financial expert. Users must use suitable risk management techniques and recognize that past success does not guarantee future outcomes. Any losses, damages, or other consequences resulting from the usage of this indicator are not the author's responsibility. The user is ultimately responsible for all trading decisions, therefore using this tool is at their own risk. INTRODUCTION The “srd786-Intraday VWAP Price Action Indicator” is a sophisticated Pine Script (version 6) trading tool designed for intraday traders who focus on New York session trading hours. This indicator combines multiple technical analysis concepts including Volume Weighted Average Price (VWAP), Average True Range (ATR) for risk management, swing point detection for support/resistance identification, and momentum analysis through RSI. The primary objective is to generate high-probability long and short signals based on price action confluence with trend, momentum, and key structural levels. 1. VWAP (Volume Weighted Average Price): Shows the "fair" average price based on both price and trading volume. 2. ATR (Average True Range): Measures how much the price typically moves each day. 3. Trend Analysis: Identifies whether the market is going up, down, or sideways. 4. Momentum Indicators: Shows how strong the current price movement is. 5. Support & Resistance: Identifies key price levels where the price might stop or reverse. 6. Swing Points: Finds significant turning points in the price. This indicator is specifically optimized for the New York trading session (9:30 AM to 4:00 PM ET), making it particularly suitable for traders who focus on US market hours. It provides a complete trading framework that includes not only signal generation but also precise trade management levels including entry prices, stop-loss orders, and profit targets based on a configurable reward-to-risk ratio. The philosophy behind this indicator is confluence-based trading. Rather than relying on a single indicator or condition, it requires multiple factors to align before generating a trade signal. This approach filters out lower-probability setups and focuses only on high-quality opportunities where price action, trend direction, momentum, and key technical levels all point in the same direction. CORE CONCEPT AND METHODOLOGY Volume Weighted Average Price (VWAP) VWAP is the cornerstone of this indicator's trading methodology. Unlike a simple moving average that treats all price bars equally, VWAP incorporates volume data into its calculation, giving more weight to bars with higher trading volume. This makes VWAP a more accurate representation of the true average price where the most significant trading activity occurred. The calculation of VWAP is performed using the built-in 'ta.vwap()' function, which computes the cumulative volume-weighted average price from the beginning of the session. For intraday traders, VWAP serves as a critical reference point that indicates whether the current price is trading at a premium (above VWAP) or discount (below VWAP) relative to the session's volume-weighted average. In this indicator, the VWAP source is configurable through the 'vwapSource' parameter, with the default being HLC3 (High + Low + Close / 3). This source selection allows traders to experiment with different price types such as typical price, weighted close, or even custom sources to suit their trading style and market preferences. Average True Range (ATR) for Risk Management The Average True Range, calculated using 'ta.atr()', measures market volatility by decomposing the current range of price movement. ATR does not indicate price direction; instead, it quantifies the degree of price movement or volatility over a specified period. In this indicator, ATR serves dual purposes: determining the distance for limit orders and calculating stop-loss levels. The 'atrLength' parameter (default: 14) controls the lookback period for the ATR calculation. A shorter length makes the indicator more responsive to recent volatility, while a longer length provides a smoother average that may be more suitable for less volatile markets. The 'atrMultiplier' (default: 1.5) determines how many ATR units away the stop-loss is placed from the entry price, allowing traders to adjust their risk exposure based on current market conditions. Swing Detection and Support/Resistance Swing points represent significant turning points in price action where the market has temporarily exhausted its directional momentum. This indicator uses pivot high and pivot low calculations to identify swing highs and swing lows, which then form the basis for dynamic support and resistance levels. The 'swingLength' parameter (default: 5) defines how many bars to the left and right of a potential pivot point must be lower (for pivot highs) or higher (for pivot lows) to confirm the swing point. This lookback period helps filter out minor price fluctuations and focuses on more significant structural levels. Support and resistance levels are stored in arrays ('swingHighArray' and 'SwingLowArray'), with the most recent swing points serving as the primary reference levels. The 'srLookback' parameter (default: 20) controls the overall lookback window and also determines how many swing points to maintain in each array, ensuring that only relevant historical levels are considered. Breakout Detection When a price moves past a major support or resistance level, this is known as a price breakout. This price breakout suggests that there is a possibility of a new trend direction heading forward.Breakout detection eliminates noise, as little price fluctuations or volatility may momentarily drive prices past a threshold without authentic conviction.Detection of breakouts affirms robustness when the price above the threshold by 2%, indicating genuine market interest, and mitigates whipsaws to prevent placing trades based on transient price swings. The Breakout Tolerance parameter, set by default to 2%, regulates the breakout tolerance for the indicator. A price closure above the current high plus a minor tolerance buffer (usually 2%) indicates a potential continuation of upward movement, classified as a Bullish Breakout. Conversely, when the price closes below the recent low plus a minor tolerance buffer (usually 2%), it suggests that the price may continue to decline, which is classified as a Bearish Breakout Down. Trend Identification Trend determination is accomplished through an Exponential Moving Average (EMA) with a configurable length ('trendMaLength', default: 9). The indicator classifies trend into three states: BULLISH (price above EMA with confirmation from the previous bar), BEARISH (price below EMA with confirmation), and SIDEWAYS (price crossing or near the EMA). The EMA is chosen over simple moving averages because it responds more quickly to recent price changes while still providing enough smoothing to filter out noise. The confirmation requirement (both current and previous bar must be on the same side of the EMA) reduces false signals during periods of choppy price action. Momentum Analysis Momentum is measured using the Relative Strength Index (RSI) with a configurable length ('momentumLength', default: 9). RSI values are categorized into five states to provide nuanced momentum readings: STRONG BULL (RSI above 70), BUILDING (RSI between 55 and 70), NEUTRAL (RSI between 45 and 55), WEAKENING (RSI below 45), and STRONG BEAR (RSI below 30). This momentum categorization allows traders to distinguish between strong trending conditions (STRONG BULL/BEAR) and transitions (BUILDING/WEAKENING), providing context for trade signals and helping to avoid entering positions during momentum divergences. CONFIGURATION PARAMETERS VWAP Settings The 'vwapSource' parameter determines which price value is used in the VWAP calculation. The default value of 'hlc3' (High + Low + Close / 3) provides a balanced representation of each bar's price action. Traders can modify this to use typical price ('high + low + close / 3'), weighted close ('high + low + close + close / 4'), or other price types depending on their analytical preferences. ATR Settings The 'atrLength' parameter sets the lookback period for the Average True Range calculation. The default of 14 periods is standard across most trading platforms and timeframes, providing a good balance between responsiveness and smoothness. The 'atrMultiplier' parameter (default: 1.5) scales the ATR value to determine stop-loss distances. A multiplier of 1.5 means the stop-loss is placed 1.5 ATR units away from the entry price, providing enough buffer to accommodate normal volatility while limiting risk. Trade Settings The 'rrRatio' parameter (default: 3.0) establishes the reward-to-risk ratio for trade targets. A ratio of 2.0 means the profit target is twice the distance of the stop-loss from the entry price. The 'limitOrderDistance' parameter (default: 0.5) determines how far below (for long trades) or above (for short trades) the current close the limit order is placed, measured in ATR units. This allows traders to enter positions at better prices while waiting for pullbacks. Swing Detection Settings The 'swingLength' parameter (default: 5) controls pivot identification sensitivity. Higher values identify more significant swing points but may miss shorter-term opportunities. The 'showSwings' boolean parameter toggles the visual display of swing high and low points on the chart. Support & Resistance Settings The 'srLookback' parameter (default: 20) defines how many bars back to search for swing points and support/resistance levels. The 'breakoutTolerance' parameter (default: 0.02 or 2%) adds a small buffer to breakout detection to account for minor penetration of support/resistance levels due to price spikes or slippage. Trend & Momentum Settings The 'trendMaLength' parameter (default: 9) sets the EMA length for trend determination, while 'momentumLength' (default: 9) sets the RSI lookback period. Both should be at least 5 periods for meaningful calculations. Table Settings The 'showTable' parameter (default: true) enables the display of two information tables that provide real-time data on Indicator values and trade levels. SIGNAL GENERATION LOGIC Long Signal Conditions A long signal is generated when all the following conditions are simultaneously true: 1. Session Filter: The trade must occur during New York session hours (9:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET). 2. Trend Confirmation: The trend must be BULLISH (price above EMA with confirmation). 3. Price Position: Current price must be above VWAP, indicating bullish price action. 4. Breakout or No Resistance: Either price is breaking out above resistance level with tolerance, or there is no prior resistance level to overcome. 5. Momentum Alignment: Momentum must be either STRONG BULL or BUILDING. This confluence of conditions ensures that long trades are only taken when the market is trending higher, price is confirming strength by trading above VWAP, and momentum is supportive of continued upward movement. Short Signal Conditions A short signal is generated when all the following conditions are simultaneously true: 1. Session Filter: The trade must occur during New York session hours 2. Trend Confirmation: The trend must be BEARISH (price below EMA with confirmation) 3. Price Position: Current price must be below VWAP, indicating bearish price action 4. Breakout or No Support: Either price is breaking down below support level with tolerance, or there is no prior support level to overcome 5. Momentum Alignment: Momentum must be either STRONG BEAR or WEAKENING Similar to long signals, short trades require alignment across multiple timeframes and analytical approaches, filtering out counter-trend trades and focusing on high-probability setups. TRADE MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK Entry Price Calculation For long trades, the limit order price is calculated as: 'Close - (ATR Value × Limit Order Distance)'. This places the entry price below the current close, allowing traders to buy on dips while maintaining a favorable entry price. For short trades, the limit order is placed above the current close: 'Close + (ATR Value × Limit Order Distance)'. The limit order distance is expressed in ATR units, making it adaptive to current volatility conditions. In more volatile markets, the limit order will be placed further from the current price, while in calmer markets, it will be closer. Stop-Loss Placement Stop-loss levels are calculated using the ATR multiplier to ensure adaptive risk management. For long trades: 'Entry Price - (ATR Value × ATR Multiplier)'. For short trades: 'Entry Price + (ATR Value × ATR Multiplier)'. This adaptive approach to stop-loss placement means that in volatile markets, stops are wider to avoid being stopped out by normal price fluctuations, while in quieter markets, stops are tighter to limit potential losses. The default multiplier of 1.5 provides approximately 1.5 times the average true range of protection. Target Price Calculation Profit targets are determined by the reward-to-risk ratio: 'Entry Price + (ATR Stop Distance × RR Ratio)' for long trades and 'Entry Price - (ATR Stop Distance × RR Ratio)' for short trades. The default ratio of 2.0 means the target is twice the distance of the stop-loss, providing a favorable risk-reward profile. New York Session Tracking The indicator includes specialized logic for tracking the New York session open price. When a new NY session begins (determined by the 'isNewNySession' variable), the current open price is recorded and maintained throughout the session. This provides a reference point for measuring intraday directional bias from the session's starting level. INFORMATION TABLES Indicators Table This table displays the current price, VWAP value, NY session open price, support level,resistance level, ATR, ATR-scaled stop distance, current trend classification, momentum state with RSI value, and breakout status. All values are color-coded based on their bullish or bearish implications. The VWAP cell is color-coded green if price is above VWAP (bullish) and red if below (bearish), providing instant visual confirmation of price's position relative to this critical level. Trade Levels Table This table shows current signal status (LONG, SHORT, or WAIT), limit order distance in ATR units, calculated limit order price, stop-loss level, and target price with the reward-to-risk ratio displayed. The signal cell is highlighted in green for long signals and red for short signals. ALERT CONDITIONS The indicator includes four alert conditions that can be configured in TradingView: 1. LONG Signal: Triggers when a long signal is generated, providing entry price, stop-loss, and target information. 2. SHORT Signal: Triggers when a short signal is generated with corresponding trade details. 3. Breakout Up: Notifies when price breaks out above resistance level. 4. Breakout Down: Notifies when price breaks down below support level. These alerts enable traders to receive notifications via TradingView's alert system without continuously monitoring the charts. USAGE EXAMPLES AND TRADING SCENARIOS Strong Bullish Trend with VWAP Support In this scenario, price has been trading above the 9-period EMA for multiple bars, confirming a bullish trend. The current price is above VWAP, indicating buyers are willing to pay a premium. A recent swing low has established a support level, and RSI is reading 65, indicating building momentum without being overextended. When price breaks above the recent swing high resistance with a 2% tolerance, the indicator generates a long signal. The trader places a limit order below the current bar's close (0.5 ATR units) and sets the stop-loss 1.5 ATR units below the entry, with a target 2.0 times the stop distance away. Short Setup During Volatile Session During a particularly volatile NY session, price gaps down below VWAP early in the day. The 9-period EMA is declining, and both current and previous bars are below it, confirming a bearish trend. The RSI has dropped to 28, indicating strong bearish momentum. A recent swing high serves as resistance, and when price breaks below the swing low support level, the indicator generates a short signal. The trader enters on a limit order placed 0.5 ATR units above the current price, with the stop-loss 1.5 ATR units above the entry and the target at a 2.0 reward-to-risk ratio. Avoiding Counter-Trend Trades Consider a scenario where price is above VWAP and the RSI reads 72 (overbought), but the price is below the 9-period EMA and the previous bar was also below the EMA. In this case, the trend is classified as BEARISH (or SIDEWAYS) despite the bullish price position relative to VWAP. The indicator will not generate a long signal because the trend condition is not met, protecting the trader from what could be a bear trap or continuation pattern. No Prior Levels Scenario At the beginning of a trading session or after significant volatility has cleared prior swing points, there may be no established support or resistance levels in the lookback window. In this case, the breakout condition 'or na(resistanceLevel)' allows long signals to be generated without requiring a resistance level to be broken, enabling traders to participate in emerging trends without waiting for prior levels to form. BEST PRACTICES AND TIPS Timeframe Selection This indicator is optimized for intraday timeframes (1-minute to 60-minute charts) and specifically for NY session trading. Higher timeframes may produce more reliable signals but fewer opportunities, while lower timeframes will generate more signals but with potentially lower reliability. Traders should backtest on their preferred timeframe before trading live. Market Conditions The indicator performs best in trending markets with clear directional bias. During ranging or sideways markets, the trend condition may oscillate frequently, and VWAP may oscillate around price, reducing signal quality. Consider filtering signals or reducing position size during low-volatility, range-bound conditions. Parameter Optimization While the default parameters have been selected for general applicability, traders should consider optimizing certain parameters for specific markets or instruments. For highly volatile instruments like crude oil or natural gas, increasing the 'atrMultiplier' to 2.0 or 2.5 may provide more appropriate risk management. For less volatile instruments like certain forex pairs, reducing the multiplier to 1.0 or 1.2 may improve signal quality. Multiple Timeframe Analysis For enhanced performance, traders can analyze the trend on a higher timeframe (such as 15-minute or hourly) while taking signals on a lower timeframe (such as 5-minute or 1-minute). This multi-timeframe approach ensures that signals are aligned with the larger trend direction. Risk Management While the indicator provides calculated stop-loss levels, traders should consider their overall position sizing and portfolio risk. The ATR-based stops provide a market-adaptive approach, but individual risk tolerance and account size should ultimately determine position sizing. The 2.0 reward-to-risk ratio is fixed but can be adjusted based on personal preferences or the specific characteristics of the instrument being traded. INTEGRATION WITH TRADINGVIEW Adding the Indicator To add this indicator to a TradingView chart, paste the code into the Pine Script editor and click "Add to Chart." The indicator will appear in the chart's sidebar and begin calculating immediately once sufficient historical data is available. Configuring Alerts To set up alerts, right-click on any of the alert conditions in the indicator's settings panel (long signal, short signal, breakout up, or breakout down) and select "Add Alert." Configure the alert frequency and notification methods (push notification, email, webhook, etc.) according to your preferences. Customization All input parameters can be adjusted through the indicator's settings panel without modifying the source code. Traders can experiment with different VWAP sources, ATR lengths and multipliers, swing detection parameters, and table display options to suit their trading style and market preferences. LIMITATIONS AND CONSIDERATIONS Session Dependency The indicator is specifically designed for NY session trading and will not generate signals outside these hours. Traders focused on other sessions or 24-hour markets may need to modify the session string to match their trading hours. Historical Data Requirements The indicator requires sufficient historical data to accurately calculate swing points and support/resistance levels. On lower timeframe charts with limited history, the initial signals may be less reliable until adequate swing points are identified. Lag in Swing Detection By definition, swing points are confirmed after the price has moved away from them, introducing some lag into support/resistance identification. Traders should be aware that the most recent swing point may not be confirmed until several bars after it occurs. Not Financial Advice This indicator is a technical analysis tool and should not be construed as financial advice. Traders are responsible for their own research and risk management decisions. Past performance of any trading system does not guarantee future results. SUMMARY The code follows a logical flow: • Version and Declaration: Pine Script version 6 indicator declaration with overlay enabled • Input Parameters: All user-configurable settings grouped by category • Session Logic: New York session tracking and open price recording • Core Calculations: VWAP, ATR, EMA, RSI, swing points • Support/Resistance Logic: Array-based storage and retrieval of swing levels • Trend and Momentum Classification: Categorization of current market state • Signal Generation: Confluence-based long and short conditions • Trade Level Calculations: Entry, stop-loss, and target pricing • Visual Plots: Hidden plots for alert data access • Information Tables: Real-time display of key values • Alert Conditions: Four configurable alert triggers This structured approach ensures clarity, maintainability, and extensibility for future modifications or enhancements.
Pine Script® indicator
by srd786
Timeframe-Independent Anchored VWAPAn anchored VWAP (Volume Weighted Average Price) that produces identical values (down to the tick!) across different timeframes (unlike, for example, TradingView's built-in Anchored VWAP). Advantages This indicator calculates identical values whether you view it on 1m, 5m, 15m, or any other timeframe within reasonable ranges. Even challenging non-integer timeframe ratios like calculating on 2m while viewing on 3m are handled perfectly. In High or Low mode, VWAP will anchor precisely at the selected candle's high/low. As usual for AVWAP, up to 3 standard deviation bands are supported. How to Use Setting the Anchor: When the indicator is added, select your anchor time. This is typically placed at a significant swing high/low or session open. Source Selection: Choose whether to anchor from High, Low, or Close price. Calculation Timeframe: Select the timeframe used for VWAP calculation. For intraday trading (1m-1H charts): Just keep the default setting (1m) For swing trading (4H-D charts): Use 5m or 15m calculation timeframe For position trading (D-W charts): Use 1H calculation timeframe Important: Lower calculation timeframes provide more precise data but may hit Pine Script's bar limit on very long timeframes Standard Deviation Bands: Enable additional band sets as needed for your trading style. Technical Implementation The indicator achieves timeframe independence through the following algorithm: Lower Timeframe Sampling: Uses Pine Script's request.security_lower_tf() to retrieve bar data at the specified calculation timeframe, regardless of the viewing timeframe. This provides consistent data resolution across all chart timeframes. Anchor Detection: Scans the lower timeframe data to identify the exact bar containing the selected anchor price. The algorithm handles both simple cases (where anchor falls on a complete bar) and complex cases (where anchor falls within a split bar in non-integer timeframe ratios like calculating on 2m while viewing on 3m). FIFO Buffer Management: Maintains a First-In-First-Out buffer of lower timeframe bars. On each chart bar: Adds new lower timeframe bars to the buffer Processes exactly one period worth of bars (matching the viewing timeframe) Removes processed bars from the buffer This approach ensures consistent calculation regardless of viewing timeframe. First Bar Initialization: On the anchor bar, processes only the single anchor bar to ensure the VWAP starts exactly at the anchor price. Subsequent bars process the full period, maintaining mathematical accuracy. VWAP Calculation: Applies the standard volume-weighted average price formula: VWAP = Σ(Price × Volume) / Σ(Volume) StdDev = √(Σ(Price² × Volume) / Σ(Volume) - VWAP²) All calculations accumulate from the anchor point forward. Visual Continuity: For edge cases where the anchor falls in an incomplete bar (e.g., calculating on 2m while viewing on 3m), displays the anchor price as a visual placeholder until the actual calculation begins on the next bar. This ensures the line always starts visually at the anchor point.
Pine Script® indicator
by StefanReich
Cross-Exchange VWAP with VAH/VALThis indicator calculates a cross‑exchange VWAP by aggregating price and volume data from up to four major crypto exchanges: Coinbase, Binance, Bybit, and OKX. It also derives Value Area High (VAH) and Value Area Low (VAL) using a volume‑weighted standard deviation around VWAP. What this indicator does Aggregates price × volume and volume from multiple exchanges for the same asset Calculates a single, unified VWAP reflecting broader market activity rather than a single venue Computes VAH and VAL as: VAH = VWAP + k × σ VAL = VWAP − k × σ where σ is the volume‑weighted standard deviation and k is user‑configurable Exchanges supported Coinbase (default quote: USD) Binance (default quote: USDT) Bybit (default quote: USDT) OKX (default quote: USDT) Each exchange can be enabled/disabled individually, and symbol overrides are supported (e.g. BTCUSDT, BTCUSDT.P, ETHUSD). VWAP anchoring options You can choose how VWAP and Value Area reset: Daily (UTC session) Weekly Monthly None (fully cumulative) Manual reset via input toggle This makes it suitable for intraday, swing, and higher‑timeframe analysis. Value Area configuration Standard deviation multiplier (k) is configurable k = 1.0 → ~68% band (default) k ≈ 1.036 → ~70% band (normal assumption) Optional shaded VAL–VAH area for quick visual context Note: VAH/VAL are derived from VWAP ± σ, not from a full volume‑profile histogram. This approach is computationally efficient and stable for real‑time trading. Optional status table An optional table (top‑right) displays: Enabled exchanges Active trading pairs per exchange Volume availability status Useful for quickly validating data coverage. Intended use cases Institutional‑style VWAP analysis across venues Reducing single‑exchange bias in crypto trading Identifying fair value, mean reversion zones, and acceptance areas Intraday execution and swing trade context Notes & limitations Availability of symbols may vary by exchange (use symbol overrides if needed) Crypto sessions are UTC‑based for daily resets Not a true Market Profile / volume‑at‑price VA calculation
Pine Script® indicator
by pivottrader88
NY VWAP 2std to 3std Probabilities + Exit ZonesHow it works: Time buckets Early: 10:30 – 12:00 Mid: 12:00 – 14:00 Late: 14:00 – 16:00 Bands 2σ band (s2up / s2dn) → this is where the “potential breakout” starts. 3σ band (s3up / s3dn) → this is the “target” for the 2→3σ move. Counting logic If during a given bucket, the price touches the 2σ band, it counts as a 2σ hit. If after that, in the same bucket, the price also touches the 3σ band, it counts as a 3σ hit. Probability calculation \text{Probability 2→3σ} = \frac{\text{# of 3σ hits}}{\text{# of 2σ hits}} \times 100 For example, if in the late session the lower 2σ band is hit 10 times, and of those 10 times, 6 eventually hit the lower 3σ band, the script will show 60%. Labels / lines On the chart, Upper/Lower 2→3σ probabilities are displayed per bucket. So yes: “Late Lower 2σ → 3σ: 60%” means: if price touches the lower 2σ band in the late session, historically, 60% of those touches continued to the 3σ band. ⚠ Important caveats: These are historical probabilities, not predictions. Small sample sizes in a bucket can make percentages unstable early in the day. The script only counts session NY bars (0930–1600) and ignores pre-10:30 hits to reduce opening volatility noise.
Pine Script® indicator
by seanhillis97
VWAP Gravity Oscillator (VGO) (Intraday Only)VWAP Gravity Oscillator (VGO) The VWAP Gravity Oscillator (VGO) is an intraday analytical indicator designed to quantify price displacement from VWAP and the rate of change of that displacement. The indicator models VWAP as a statistical equilibrium level and evaluates: Price deviation from VWAP (Delta) Momentum and acceleration of that deviation via MACD This framework enables assessment of trend persistence versus mean-reversion pressure in intraday price action. Methodology VWAP Delta Measures the signed distance between price and VWAP, representing directional bias relative to equilibrium. MACD on Delta Captures the first- and second-order dynamics of VWAP deviation, highlighting acceleration, deceleration, and potential inflection points. Zero Line Represents price–VWAP equilibrium. Crossings may indicate regime transitions. Interpretation Guidelines Positive Delta Price is trading above VWAP with positive directional bias. Negative Delta Price is trading below VWAP with negative directional bias. Increasing MACD Expansion of VWAP deviation (trend reinforcement). Decreasing or reversing MACD Contraction of VWAP deviation (mean-reversion risk). Intended Applications Intraday trend validation Early detection of trend exhaustion Mean-reversion risk assessment Filtering low-conviction or balanced market conditions Implementation Notes Designed exclusively for intraday timeframes Automatically suppressed on higher-timeframe charts Intended as a contextual analysis tool, not a standalone signal generator Conceptual Summary VGO evaluates whether price is diverging from, stabilising around, or reverting toward VWAP by analysing both displacement and its rate of change.
Pine Script® indicator
by gokul4trading
Virgin-VWAPThis draws the Virgin levels of VWAP. It gives a visual representation of Volume-Weighted Gap Map. Visual "Fill": It looks like a "Gap Fill" indicator. The lines will look like rectangles or "beams" shooting across the chart, stopping exactly where the market "filled" that price level. Trimmed lines: The virgin line gets trimmed once touched. This tells you: "This level was hit, it might still be support/resistance, but the 'Virgin' status is gone." Terminal Labels: A vigin vwap lines carries the price label so ones can see the strike's value at a glance. Clean Forward Space: Because the lines stop when touched, your "future" chart (the empty space to the right) won't be cluttered with old lines that are no longer relevant. You will only see the lines for levels that haven't been hit yet extending into the empty space. Was built for NSE options in mind, seeing those "beams" of historical value stop exactly where price met them is a powerful way to visualize where the market has found "fair value" versus where there are still "unfilled orders." PS: Built with Gemini 3!!
Pine Script® indicator
by gokoffline
Volume-Weighted Hybrid Channel [Capitalize Labs]Volume-Weighted Hybrid Channel (VWHC) is a channel-only indicator designed to visualise mean and volatility structure using a blended framework. It combines a configurable mean engine (SuperSmoother, EMA, SMA, or RMA) with an anchored VWAP component, then builds a four-level band ladder around a hybrid mean using a hybrid width that blends a range engine (ATR or true range variants) with anchored, volume-weighted standard deviation. The result is a smooth, adaptive channel intended to help us contextualise price location and volatility expansion or contraction relative to the hybrid mean. The indicator supports Weekly or Session anchoring for the VWAP and sigma components, and includes optional transition smoothing after anchor resets to reduce visual stepping. Band levels are user-defined (with automatic ordering enforcement), and optional gradient fills can be enabled for clearer zone recognition. An optional Band Occupancy Table is included to show how frequently price closes inside each zone, either over a rolling lookback or since the most recent anchor reset. This table is informational only and does not generate signals. This script is an indicator, not a strategy. It does not place trades, generate alerts, or provide entry or exit instructions. Outputs depend on chart symbol, timeframe, and data quality, including volume availability. The channel is designed to be non-repainting in the sense that it uses confirmed bar data and does not use forward-looking logic; however, like all indicators, the current bar can update until it closes. Risk Warning This material is educational research only and does not constitute financial advice, investment recommendation, or a solicitation to buy or sell any instrument. Foreign exchange and CFDs are complex, leveraged products that carry a high risk of rapid losses; leverage amplifies both gains and losses, and you should not trade with funds you cannot afford to lose. Market conditions can change without notice, and news or illiquidity may cause gaps and slippage; stop-loss orders are not guaranteed. The analysis presented does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or risk tolerance. Before acting, assess suitability in light of your circumstances and consider seeking advice from a licensed professional. Past performance and back-tested or hypothetical scenarios are not reliable indicators of future results, and no outcome or level mentioned here is assured. You are solely responsible for all trading decisions, including position sizing and risk management. No external links, promotions, or contact details are provided, in line with TradingView House Rules. Disclaimer Use of this indicator is at our own discretion and risk. It is a visual analysis tool and should be validated through independent testing and a documented trading plan before being used in live decision-making.
Pine Script® indicator
by CapitalizeLabs
VWAP Pro [Capitalize Labs]VWAP Pro is a volume weighted average price indicator designed to provide structured price context across Session, Weekly, and Monthly anchors. It allows users to define custom session templates and apply multiple band calculation methods to help frame price behavior relative to volume weighted levels. The indicator supports Session, Week, and Month anchor periods. Session anchoring can be aligned to user defined templates including RTH, ETH, London, New York, Asia, or a fully custom session, all based on the instrument’s exchange time zone. This allows VWAP to reset at meaningful market boundaries rather than fixed calendar times. VWAP Pro includes three band calculation methods: volume weighted standard deviation, fixed tick distance based on the instrument’s minimum tick size, and ATR based distance. Up to three band levels can be enabled independently, with configurable multipliers and visual settings. A warm up system is included to manage band behavior immediately after a VWAP reset. Bands can either be hidden during the warm up period and appear at full width once complete, or gradually expand from zero to full width over the defined number of bars. The VWAP line itself always plots immediately. Optional prior period reference levels are available for the previous Session, Week, and Month VWAP. These levels represent only fully completed periods and do not update during the current active period. Display of these levels depends on sufficient historical data being loaded to cover the full prior period. The indicator requires valid volume data. Symbols that do not provide volume are not supported. All session definitions and settings should be reviewed and adjusted to match the specific instrument being analyzed. Risk Warning This indicator is provided for educational and analytical purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, an investment recommendation, or a solicitation to buy or sell any financial instrument. Trading involves significant risk and market conditions can change rapidly. Losses can exceed expectations and the use of this indicator does not guarantee any specific outcome or performance. You are solely responsible for your trading decisions, risk management, and compliance with applicable regulations. Past market behavior or indicator signals are not reliable indicators of future results.
Pine Script® indicator
by CapitalizeLabs
Chart Wolf WLR Toolkit (VWAP + PDH/PDL + Kill Zone)Overview This indicator is a single, unified trading framework that combines context → levels → confirmation → execution into one workflow. It is not a “mashup” of unrelated indicators — each component feeds the next step of the decision process so you can make the same type of decision every day with less chart clutter. What makes it original Most indicators independently display signals (trend, sessions, levels, etc.). This script is original in that it links components into a structured sequence: Context (where and when): identifies market session/time context and key reference zones. Key Levels (what matters): plots specific levels that price reacts to (e.g., previous day levels, value area levels, VWAP / anchors, etc.). Confirmation (why now): requires price behavior to confirm acceptance/rejection around those levels instead of firing signals randomly. Execution (how to trade it): provides clear entry/exit visualization and risk reference points once confirmation conditions are met. How it works (conceptual logic) The script follows a simple cause-and-effect model: Reference levels define “decision areas” (places where liquidity and reactions commonly happen). Price interacting with a decision area triggers state tracking (e.g., approaching level → testing level → rejection/acceptance). A signal only appears when a complete sequence occurs (example: sweep/test → rejection/acceptance confirmation → continuation cue). Optional filters (session, volatility, trend bias, etc.) reduce low-quality signals by requiring trades to occur in the intended conditions. How to use it (step-by-step) Choose your market & timeframe Recommended: use a higher timeframe for context, lower timeframe for entries. Example workflow: 15m for context + 5m/1m for execution. Mark the decision areas Use the plotted levels as “zones of interest.” Your job is to wait for price to interact with these zones. Wait for confirmation Only take signals that occur at or near decision areas. If price is chopping in the middle (between key levels), avoid trading. Execute with defined risk Stops should be placed beyond the rejection/sweep point or beyond the decision zone (depending on your strategy). Targets can be the next major level plotted by the script. Settings (what to adjust) Session filter: turn on if you only trade specific hours (e.g., NY open). Level visibility: hide levels you don’t use to reduce clutter. Signal strictness: increase strictness to reduce frequency and improve quality; decrease for more signals. Alerts: enable alerts for confirmed signals only (recommended). Best practices This tool performs best when you treat signals as confirmation, not “auto-trades.” Always prioritize trades that occur at major levels during high-liquidity hours. Backtest your market/timeframe combo before using it live. Notes / limitations Like all indicators, it does not predict the future; it organizes decision-making around recurring market behaviors. Signals can appear during news volatility; consider disabling trading during major scheduled events.
Pine Script® indicator
by maybachmoody
Volume-Weighted Price Z-Score [QuantAlgo]🟢 Overview The Volume-Weighted Price Z-Score indicator quantifies price deviations from volume-weighted equilibrium using statistical standardization. It combines volume-weighted moving average analysis with logarithmic deviation measurement and volatility normalization to identify when prices have moved to statistically extreme levels relative to their volume-weighted baseline, helping traders and investors spot potential mean reversion opportunities across multiple timeframes and asset classes. 🟢 How It Works The indicator's core methodology lies in its volume-weighted statistical approach, where price displacement is measured through normalized deviations from volume-weighted price levels: volumeWeightedAverage = ta.vwma(priceSource, lookbackPeriod) logDeviation = math.log(priceSource / volumeWeightedAverage) volatilityMeasure = ta.stdev(logDeviation, lookbackPeriod) The script uses logarithmic transformation to capture proportional price changes rather than absolute differences, ensuring equal treatment of percentage moves regardless of price level: rawZScore = logDeviation / volatilityMeasure zScore = ta.ema(rawZScore, smoothingPeriod) First, it establishes the volume-weighted baseline which gives greater weight to price levels where significant trading occurred, creating a more representative equilibrium point than simple moving averages. Then, the logarithmic deviation measurement converts the price-to-average ratio into a normalized scale: logDeviation = math.log(priceSource / volumeWeightedAverage) Next, statistical normalization is achieved by dividing the deviation by its own historical volatility, creating a standardized z-score that measures how many standard deviations the current price sits from the volume-weighted mean. Finally, EMA smoothing filters noise while preserving the signal's responsiveness to genuine market extremes: rawZScore = logDeviation / volatilityMeasure zScore = ta.ema(rawZScore, smoothingPeriod) This creates a volume-anchored statistical oscillator that combines price-volume relationship analysis with volatility-adjusted normalization, providing traders with probabilistic insights into market extremes and mean reversion potential based on standard deviation thresholds. 🟢 Signal Interpretation ▶ Positive Values (Above Zero): Price trading above volume-weighted average indicating potential overvaluation relative to volume-weighted equilibrium = Caution on longs, potential mean reversion downward = Short/sell opportunities ▶ Negative Values (Below Zero): Price trading below volume-weighted average indicating potential undervaluation relative to volume-weighted equilibrium = Caution on shorts, potential mean reversion upward = Long/buy opportunities ▶ Zero Line Crosses: Mean reversion transitions where price crosses back through volume-weighted equilibrium, indicating shift from overvalued to undervalued (or vice versa) territory ▶ Extreme Positive Zone (Above +2.5σ default): Statistically rare overvaluation representing 98.8%+ confidence level deviation, indicating extremely stretched bullish conditions with high mean reversion probability = Strong correction warning/short signal ▶ Extreme Negative Zone (Below -2.5σ default): Statistically rare undervaluation representing 98.8%+ confidence level deviation, indicating extremely stretched bearish conditions with high mean reversion probability = Strong buying opportunity signal ▶ ±1σ Reference Levels: Moderate deviation zones (±1 standard deviation) marking common price fluctuation boundaries where approximately 68% of price action occurs under normal distribution ▶ ±2σ Reference Levels: Significant deviation zones (±2 standard deviations) marking unusual price extremes where approximately 95% of price action should be contained under normal conditions 🟢 Features ▶ Preconfigured Presets: Three optimized parameter sets accommodate different analytical approaches, instruments and timeframes. "Default" provides balanced statistical measurement suitable for swing trading and daily/4-hour analysis, offering deviation detection with moderate responsiveness to price dislocations. "Fast Response" delivers heightened sensitivity optimized for intraday trading and scalping on 15-minute to 1-hour charts, using shorter statistical windows and minimal smoothing to capture rapid mean reversion opportunities as they develop. "Smooth Trend" offers conservative extreme identification ideal for position trading on daily to weekly charts, employing extended statistical periods and heavy noise filtering to isolate only the most significant market extremes. ▶ Built-in Alerts: Seven alert conditions enable comprehensive automated monitoring of statistical extremes and mean reversion events. Extreme Overbought triggers when z-score crosses above the extreme threshold (default +2.5σ) signaling rare overvaluation, Extreme Oversold activates when z-score crosses below the negative extreme threshold (default -2.5σ) signaling rare undervaluation. Exit Extreme Overbought and Exit Extreme Oversold alert when prices begin reverting from these statistical extremes back toward the mean. Bullish Mean Reversion notifies when z-score crosses above zero indicating shift to overvalued territory, while Bearish Mean Reversion triggers on crosses below zero indicating shift to undervalued territory. Any Extreme Level provides a combined alert for any extreme threshold breach regardless of direction. These notifications allow you to capitalize on statistically significant price dislocations without continuous chart monitoring. ▶ Color Customization: Six visual themes (Classic, Aqua, Cosmic, Ember, Neon, plus Custom) accommodate different chart backgrounds and visual preferences, ensuring optimal contrast for identifying positive versus negative deviations across trading environments. The adjustable fill transparency control (0-100%) allows fine-tuning of the gradient area prominence between the z-score line and zero baseline, with higher opacity values creating subtle background context while lower values produce bold deviation emphasis. Optional bar coloring extends the z-score gradient directly to the indicator pane bars, providing immediate visual reinforcement of current deviation magnitude and direction without requiring reference to the plotted line itself. *Note: This indicator requires volume data to function correctly, as it calculates deviations from a volume-weighted price average. Tickers with no volume data or extremely limited volume will not produce meaningful results, i.e., the indicator may display flat lines, erratic values, or fail to calculate properly. Using this indicator on assets without volume data (certain forex pairs, synthetic indices, or instruments with unreported/unavailable volume) will produce unreliable or no results at all. Additionally, ensure your chart has sufficient historical data to cover the selected lookback period, e.g., using a 100-bar lookback on a chart with only 50 bars of history will yield incomplete or inaccurate calculations. Always verify your chosen ticker has consistent, accurate volume information and adequate price history before applying this indicator.
Pine Script® indicator
by QuantAlgo
13
deKoder | VWAP | Volume Weighted Average PriceAn advanced, open-source Volume Weighted Average Price indicator with multi-period anchoring, standard deviation bands, previous period value area extension, comprehensive alerts, and enhanced visual context. This script is a significant upgrade over standard VWAP implementations (including TradingView's built-in VWAP (the basis for this script) and typical community versions). It is designed for experienced intraday, swing, and positional traders who require precise, context-aware mean reference levels with minimal chart clutter. Key Features & Trading Value 1 | Previous Period Value Area Extension Automatically extends the prior anchor period's VWAP and ±1σ bands into the current period as reference lines. Optional translucent fill between the previous ±1σ bands creates a clear "previous value area" zone. Why it matters : The edges of the prior period's value area often act as dynamic support/resistance or mean reversion zones. This visual persistence eliminates manual drawing and provides immediate context for reactions at prior fair value zones. These are especially powerful on intraday charts when using Daily/Weekly/Quarterly anchors. 2 | Comprehensive Approach Alerts Configurable proximity-based alerts trigger when price approaches (from either side) any plotted level: current VWAP, all six deviation bands (±1σ, ±2σ, ±3σ), and previous period VWAP/±1σ value area. Adjustable trigger percentage and minimum bar cooldown prevent alert spam during consolidation. Why it matters : Enables hands-off monitoring of potential mean reversion setups, deviation extremes, or breakout/rejection candidates without constant screen watching. 3 | Additional Professional-Grade Enhancements Flexible Anchor Periods : Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly (default), Yearly, Decade, Century, plus event-based resets (Earnings, Dividends, Splits). Intelligent Visibility Controls : Hide entire indicator on selected higher timeframes (1H and above). Dynamic distance filter removes off-screen levels (based on % from price). Limit plotting to last X bars for performance and clarity. Real-Time Info Table : Displays current anchor, timeframe, and rounded live values for VWAP and all bands, enabling fast access to precise level values for order placement. Fully customisable position, text size, font (monospace option), and price level decimal rounding. Right-Side Labels with Tooltips : Clean, minimal labels at current levels with hover tooltips allow you to quickly identify the level without cluttering the chart. Customizable Styling : Independently adjustable colours for VWAP and each deviation band pair. Offset support for forward/backward shifting. Recommended Use Cases Intraday Scalping/Mean Reversion : 5m–15m charts with Daily anchor + previous value area as primary reference. Swing Entries : Higher timeframes (1H–4H) using Weekly or Quarterly VWAP for bias, with previous quarter's value area as major confluence. Deviation Trading : Watch for price interaction with ±2σ/±3σ bands combined with approach alerts for potential exhaustion. Institutional Benchmarking : Quarterly/Yearly anchors approximate common institutional VWAP reset periods. Additional Notes Source fixed to hlc3 (industry standard for VWAP). Enjoy cleaner, more contextual VWAP analysis. | | deKoder | | Released December 2025 | Open Source // IF THIS FREE(!) VWAP SCRIPT — OR ANY OF ITS FRIENDS — HAS HELPED YOU BANK SOME COINS... // A COFFEE, LUNCH, OR A FEW SATS GOES A LONG WAY TOWARDS KEEPING THE LIGHTS ON // COFFEE KEEPS THE PINE FLOWING 😉❤️ | FR33FA11 // SOL: 2N8HWPAHSC7Z8SLyneMrZp234UAP9HCtQX7wNXw7LKQC // ETH: 0xE770D254DC579d1db7bA2fe74376b7009527356B // BTC: bc1qd8j3awht5yrjtnvt5dagxldzhaesc83sftype3 // POLYGON: 0xE770D254DC579d1db7bA2fe74376b7009527356B // HYPE: 0xE770D254DC579d1db7bA2fe74376b7009527356B
Pine Script® indicator
by FR33FA11
Open Interest Weighted Average Price [Arjo]Open Interest Weighted Average Price , or OIWAP , is a simple visual indicator that shows the average price of an asset based on changes in open interest . Instead of using trading volume like VWAP, this indicator gives more weight to prices where new futures contracts are being added or removed . This helps highlight the price levels where traders are actively building or closing positions. The indicator shows: A main line that represents the average price weighted by open interest changes. Upper and lower bands (standard deviation bands) that show how far the price moves away from this average. OIWAP is mainly useful for NSE futures markets , where open interest data is available. It helps traders visually understand where most market participation and positioning are taking place relative to price . Concepts: Applies statistical concepts, including weighted averaging and standard deviation, to open interest data Uses the absolute change in open interest as a weighting factor for each price point Creates a dynamic average that reflects where significant open interest activity has occurred during a given period Standard deviation bands are computed from this weighted average to show the statistical spread of prices around the OIWAP line Resets calculations based on user-selected time periods (daily, weekly, monthly, or session-based) Allows for fresh analysis at regular intervals Similar concept to volume-weighted average price (VWAP) indicators, but uses open interest changes as the weighting component Features: Weighted Average: Calculates a central line based on contract activity. Flexible Anchors: Allows users to choose the reset period for the calculation. Volatility Bands: Displays outer and mid-bands to visualize price stretches. Data Check: Built-in alerts notify you if Open Interest data is missing for a symbol. Visual Zones: Color-coded areas help identify price location at a glance. How To Use When you add the indicator to your chart, you will see: A main OIWAP line — the open-interest-weighted price level Mid-bands around the line (±0.5 standard deviations) Outer bands farther away (±2.0 standard deviations) Shaded background zones between these lines You can: Change the reset period to see how the average behaves over different time ranges Adjust the timeframe for open-interest data Turn mid-bands on or off Adjust colors and styles to improve readability Conclusion The OIWAP indicator serves as an educational tool for visualizing the relationship between price movements and open interest activity in futures markets Presents a weighted average price line along with statistical deviation bands Offers a structured framework for chart analysis Customizable settings allow users to adapt the display to their analytical preferences Maintains focus on visual interpretation rather than directional predictions Functions as a supplementary charting overlay that may complement other forms of technical and fundamental analysis Disclaimer This indicator is for educational and visual-analysis purposes only. It does not provide trading signals, financial advice, or guaranteed outcomes . You should perform your own research and consult a licensed financial professional when needed. All trading decisions are solely the responsibility of the user.
Pine Script® indicator
by ARJO_2019
Intraday Sentiment DynamicsThe purpose of this script is to create a structured model of intraday sentiment by analyzing how price behaves relative to VWAP. Instead of treating VWAP deviation as a simple overbought or oversold measure, the script aims to understand the dynamics behind that deviation — how quickly sentiment is shifting, whether that shift is strengthening or weakening, and when abrupt changes in behaviour occur. Its goal is to provide a standardized, volatility‑adjusted framework that helps traders identify trend continuation, trend exhaustion, mean‑reversion setups, and early regime shifts. To achieve this, the script begins by calculating the difference between the bar’s midpoint and VWAP. This raw deviation is then standardized using a rolling mean and standard deviation, producing a z‑score that expresses how far price is from VWAP in statistical terms. Standardization removes volatility bias, session drift, and asset‑specific scaling issues, making the signal comparable across different market conditions. A weighted moving average smooths this standardized deviation to reduce noise and prepare it for slope‑based analysis. The core of the script is a slope‑normalization mechanism that measures how the standardized VWAP deviation changes over time. For each bar, the script computes the slope over a user‑defined length, separates positive and negative slope events, and maintains these in arrays that track their recent behaviour. From these arrays, it calculates average magnitudes and standard deviations, allowing it to normalize the current slope into a consistent, volatility‑adjusted scale. This ensures that both small and extreme slope events are interpreted meaningfully. This normalization function is applied recursively to generate three higher‑order derivatives. The first derivative, velocity, represents the rate at which sentiment is moving toward or away from VWAP. The second derivative, acceleration, measures whether this movement is strengthening or weakening. The third derivative, jerk, captures sudden changes in acceleration and serves as an early indicator of shifts in market behaviour. Together, these derivatives form a multi‑layered behavioural model that reveals the internal structure of intraday sentiment. The script visualizes these components using distinct color families and filled regions that highlight positive and negative behaviour. Background shading reinforces the dominant direction of each derivative, making it easy to see when sentiment is building, fading, or reversing. The standardized VWAP deviation is plotted alongside these derivatives, and horizontal lines at ±1, ±2, and ±3 standard deviations provide a statistical frame of reference for identifying extreme conditions. In practical trading terms, the indicator helps identify strong continuation environments when velocity, acceleration, and jerk align in the same direction. It highlights early signs of trend exhaustion when jerk flips before acceleration, often preceding reversals. It supports mean‑reversion trades when VWAP deviation reaches extreme levels and the derivative chain begins to weaken. It also detects regime shifts when jerk spikes, helping traders avoid traps during sudden liquidity events or fake breakouts. By converting VWAP deviation into a structured, derivative‑based model, the script provides a clear and actionable view of intraday sentiment dynamics.
Pine Script® indicator
by chriskokal1
[ASFX] Free Automatic VWAPsAutomatic VWAP & Key Levels Overview This indicator is designed to help traders evaluate VWAP interactions in context, rather than treating every VWAP touch as a trade opportunity. It combines VWAP with a momentum-based directional filter to highlight situations where price interaction with VWAP is supported by broader intraday momentum. This indicator also shows you the initial balance and opening range each day. Concept and Originality VWAP is commonly used as an institutional reference level, but VWAP alone does not distinguish between meaningful acceptance/rejection and random intraday chop. This script addresses that limitation by conditioning VWAP interactions with a momentum filter. Signals are only displayed when price location and momentum alignment occur together, allowing traders to focus on higher-quality VWAP reactions instead of monitoring multiple indicators separately. How It Works • VWAP is used as the primary price reference level. • A momentum filter evaluates directional bias and participation. • Visual signals appear only when price is interacting with VWAP and momentum confirms acceptance or rejection in the same direction. • No signals are shown during low-momentum or sideways conditions around VWAP. How to Use This indicator is best used as a confirmation tool, not as a standalone trading system. It is intended to assist traders in filtering VWAP-based trade ideas by highlighting when conditions are aligned versus when price is simply chopping around VWAP. Markets and Timeframes • Designed for index futures such as ES and NQ • Optimized for intraday trading • Works best on lower timeframes (1–5 minute charts) Limitations • Not predictive • Not a complete trading strategy • Does not replace price action analysis, trade management, or risk control • Signals should be evaluated alongside market structure and context
Pine Script® indicator
by austinsilverfx
5
BTC ETF Average Inflow Cost BasisConcept Since the historic launch of Bitcoin Spot ETFs on January 11, 2024, institutional flows have become a major driver of price action. This indicator aims to visualize the aggregate Cost Basis (average entry price) of the major Bitcoin ETFs relative to the underlying asset. It serves as an on-chain proxy for institutional positioning, helping traders identify critical support levels where ETF inflows have historically concentrated. How it Works The script aggregates daily volume data from the top Bitcoin ETFs (IBIT, FBTC, ARKB, GBTC, BITB) and compares it against the Bitcoin price (BTCUSDT). ETF Cost Basis (Pink Line): This is calculated as a Cumulative Volume-Weighted Average Price (VWAP), anchored specifically to the ETF launch date (Jan 11, 2024). Formula: It accumulates (BTC Price * Total ETF Volume) and divides it by the Cumulative Total ETF Volume. This creates a dynamic level representing the "breakeven" price for the aggregate volume traded through these funds. True Market Mean (Gray Line): This represents the simple cumulative average of the Bitcoin price since the ETF launch date. It acts as a neutral baseline for the post-ETF market era. How to Use Institutional Support: The Cost Basis line often acts as a strong dynamic support level during corrections. When price revisits this level, it suggests the market is returning to the average institutional entry price. Trend Filter: Price > Cost Basis: The market is in a net profit state relative to ETF flows (Bullish/Trend continuation). Price < Cost Basis: The market is in a net loss state (Bearish/Capitulation risk). Confluence: The intersection of the Cost Basis and the True Market Mean can signal pivotal moments of trend reset. Features Data Aggregation: Pulls data from 5 major ETFs via request.security without repainting (using closed bars). Dashboard: Includes a table in the top-right corner displaying real-time values for Price, Cost Basis, and Market Mean. Customization: You can toggle individual ETF Moving Averages in the settings (disabled by default due to price scale differences between BTC and ETF shares). Disclaimer This tool is for educational purposes only and attempts to estimate institutional cost basis using volume proxies. It does not represent financial advice.
Pine Script® indicator
by carlosbucci
QUANT TRADING ENGINE [PointAlgo]Quant Trading Engine is a quantitative market-analysis indicator that combines multiple statistical factors to study trend behavior, mean reversion, volatility, execution efficiency, and market stability. The indicator converts raw price behavior into standardized signals to help evaluate directional bias and risk conditions in a systematic way. This script focuses on factor alignment and regime awareness, not prediction certainty. Design Philosophy Markets move through different regimes such as trending, ranging, volatile expansion, and instability. This indicator attempts to model these regimes by blending: Momentum strength Mean-reversion pressure Volatility risk Trend filtering Execution context (VWAP) Correlation structure Each component is normalized and combined into a single Quant Alpha framework. Factor Construction 1. Momentum Factor Measures directional strength using percentage price change over a rolling window. Standardized using mean and standard deviation. Represents trend continuation pressure. 2. Mean Reversion Factor Measures deviation from a longer moving average. Standardized to identify stretched conditions. Designed to capture counter-trend behavior. Directional Clamping Mean-reversion signals are dynamically restricted: No counter-trend buying during downtrends. No counter-trend selling during uptrends. Allows both sides only in neutral regimes. This prevents conflicting signals in strong trends. 3. Volatility Factor Uses realized volatility derived from price changes. Penalizes environments where volatility deviates significantly from its norm. Acts as a risk adjustment rather than a directional driver. 4. Composite Quant Alpha The final Quant Alpha is a weighted blend of: Momentum Mean reversion (trend-clamped) Volatility risk The composite is standardized into a Z-score, allowing consistent interpretation across instruments and timeframes. Signal Logic Buy signal occurs when Quant Alpha crosses above zero. Sell signal occurs when Quant Alpha crosses below zero. Zero-cross logic is used to represent shifts from negative to positive statistical bias and vice versa. Signals reflect statistical regime change, not trade instructions. Volatility Smile Context Measures price deviation from its statistical distribution. Identifies skewed conditions where upside or downside volatility becomes dominant. Highlights extreme deviations that may imply elevated derivative risk. Exotic Risk Conditions Detects sudden price expansion combined with volatility spikes. Highlights environments where execution and risk become unstable. Visual background cues are used for awareness only. Execution Context (VWAP) Measures price distance from VWAP. Used to assess execution efficiency rather than direction. Helps identify stretched conditions relative to average traded price. Correlation Structure Evaluates short-term return correlations. Detects when price behavior becomes less predictable. Flags structural instability rather than trend direction. Visualization The indicator plots: Quant Alpha (scaled) with directional coloring Volatility smile deviation Price vs VWAP distance Correlation structure Signal markers indicate Quant Alpha zero-cross events and risk conditions. Dashboard A compact dashboard summarizes: Trend filter state Quant Alpha polarity and value Individual factor readings Current action state (Buy / Sell / Wait / Risk) The dashboard provides a real-time snapshot of internal model conditions. Usage Notes Designed for analytical interpretation and research. Best used alongside price action and risk management tools. Factor behavior depends on instrument liquidity and volatility. Not optimized for illiquid or irregular markets. Disclaimer This script is provided for educational and analytical purposes only. It does not provide financial, investment, or trading advice. All outputs should be independently validated before making any trading decisions.
Pine Script® indicator
by pointalgo
Ultimate Institutional Order Flow Pro [Pointalgo]Ultimate Institutional Order Flow (UIOF Pro) Ultimate Institutional Order Flow (UIOF Pro) is a multi-component market analysis indicator designed to study order flow behavior, liquidity interaction, volatility structure, and session-based participation. It integrates several commonly used market structure and order-flow concepts into a single visual framework. This script focuses on context and alignment, not on isolated signals. Core Objective The indicator aims to identify areas where price, volume, liquidity, and structure appear aligned in the same direction. It does this by combining: VWAP behavior Volume participation Cumulative delta analysis Liquidity pool interaction Order blocks and fair value gaps Market structure shifts Session and higher-timeframe confirmation VWAP & Volatility Framework Calculates VWAP using session, weekly, or monthly anchors. Optional VWAP standard-deviation bands visualize price dispersion. VWAP slope and price position are used to classify directional bias. VWAP is treated as a dynamic equilibrium reference rather than a signal. Cumulative Volume Delta (CVD) Estimates buy and sell pressure based on intrabar price movement. Tracks cumulative delta and a smoothed delta average. Uses delta change normalization to highlight abnormal activity. Detects potential delta divergences when price and participation differ. CVD is used to assess whether participation supports or contradicts price movement. Liquidity Zones & Sweeps Identifies recent swing highs and lows as potential liquidity pools. Tracks buy-side and sell-side liquidity areas. Flags conditions where price sweeps liquidity beyond recent extremes. Liquidity interaction is treated as context, not prediction. Order Blocks 1. Detects potential bullish and bearish order blocks using: Candle structure Volatility thresholds Volume confirmation 2.Highlights areas where strong participation followed opposing price movement. Order blocks are visual reference zones and do not imply guaranteed reactions. Fair Value Gaps (FVG) Identifies imbalance zones where price moves without overlapping structure. Filters gaps using ATR-based size conditions. Visual shading is used to highlight imbalance areas. These zones may represent inefficient price movement requiring further interaction. Volume Profile & Point of Control (POC) Builds a simplified volume profile over a configurable lookback window. Determines the price level with the highest traded volume (POC). POC is used as a reference for acceptance or rejection behavior. Market Structure Evaluates recent highs and lows to identify structure breaks. Classifies directional structure as bullish, bearish, or neutral. Structure is used as a directional filter rather than a trigger. Multi-Timeframe Confirmation Optional higher-timeframe confirmation aligns lower-timeframe behavior with broader context. Prevents analysis from relying on isolated timeframe conditions. Session Filtering 1. Allows analysis to be limited to specific trading sessions. 2. Helps reduce signals during low-participation periods. 3. Session logic affects signal eligibility, not calculations. Signal Logic Signals are generated only when multiple independent conditions align, including: Liquidity interaction Order block presence VWAP bias Delta confirmation Structure alignment Volume participation Optional higher-timeframe confirmation Active trading session Strong continuation conditions are also highlighted when price, volume, and participation remain aligned. Signals represent confluence states, not trade instructions. Dashboard Summary A real-time dashboard summarizes: VWAP bias and slope CVD strength and direction Delta behavior Market structure state Higher-timeframe context Volume conditions Liquidity pool counts Session activity This provides a high-level snapshot of market conditions without manual calculation. Alerts are available for: Institutional alignment conditions Strong continuation pressure Liquidity sweeps Delta divergences Alerts are informational and reflect internal indicator states only. Usage Notes Designed for analytical interpretation and market study. Best used alongside price action and risk management methods. Performance depends on instrument liquidity and volume quality. All visual elements can be individually enabled or disabled. Disclaimer This script is provided for educational and analytical purposes only. It does not provide financial, investment, or trading advice. All outputs should be independently verified before making trading decisions.
Pine Script® indicator
by pointalgo