Shifted Lines Based on Hourly CandleOverview
The Shifted Lines Based on Hourly Candle indicator plots two dynamic horizontal lines on your chart, offset by a specified price amount above and below the closing price of the last completed hourly candle. These lines update every hour, providing real-time reference levels that can assist in identifying potential support and resistance zones.
How the Indicator Works
• Hourly Close Reference:
• The indicator uses the closing price of the most recent completed hourly candle as a reference point, regardless of your current chart timeframe.
• Price Offset Calculation:
• You can specify a Price Offset value, which determines how far above and below the hourly close the lines will be drawn.
• Upper Level: Calculated by adding the Price Offset to the hourly closing price.
• Lower Level: Calculated by subtracting the Price Offset from the hourly closing price.
• Dynamic Updates:
• The indicator automatically updates the positions of the lines at the start of each new hour, ensuring they always reflect the latest market data.
Settings and Parameters
Input Parameters
• Price Offset
• Description: The amount (in price units) by which the upper and lower lines are offset from the hourly closing price.
• Type: Numerical input (allows decimal values).
• Default Value: 10.0
• Usage: Adjust this value to set your desired offset distance. For instance, if you set it to 5, the upper line will be drawn 5 units above the hourly close, and the lower line will be 5 units below.
Style Settings
In the indicator’s Style tab, you’ll find the following options:
• Upper Level and Lower Level Lines:
• Color: Default is red. You can change it to any color that suits your preference.
• Line Width: Adjust the thickness of the lines for better visibility.
• Precision: Controls the number of decimal places displayed for the level values. It’s recommended to leave this at the default setting to match the instrument’s standard precision.
• Labels and Values:
• Labels on Price Scale: Enabled by default. This displays the current values of the upper and lower levels directly on the price scale, making them easily visible.
• Values in Status Line: Enabled by default. This shows the values of the levels in the status line at the top of the chart when you hover over the indicator.
Note: The default settings are optimized for general use. You don’t need to adjust them unless you have specific visualization preferences.
How to Use the Indicator
1. Adding the Indicator:
• Since the script is private, you can add it to your chart from the list of indicators you’ve been granted access to.
2. Configuring the Price Offset:
• Open the indicator settings by clicking the gear icon next to its name in the chart.
• In the Inputs tab, adjust the Price Offset to your desired value.
3. Interpreting the Lines:
• Upper Level Line:
• Represents a price level above the last hourly close, offset by your specified amount.
• Can act as a potential resistance level.
• Lower Level Line:
• Represents a price level below the last hourly close, offset by your specified amount.
• Can act as a potential support level.
4. Trading Applications:
• Support and Resistance:
• Use the lines to identify key support and resistance areas for potential entry and exit points.
• Breakout Strategies:
• Monitor price action around these levels to spot possible breakouts or reversals.
• Risk Management:
• Incorporate the levels into your stop-loss or take-profit strategies.
Practical Example
Suppose the last hourly candle closed at a price of 1,500, and your Price Offset is set to 10:
• Upper Level: 1,500 + 10 = 1,510
• Lower Level: 1,500 - 10 = 1,490
These levels will be plotted on your chart and will remain until the next hourly candle closes, at which point they will update based on the new closing price.
Notes and Tips
• Timeframe Flexibility:
• The indicator can be applied to any chart timeframe, but it always references the hourly close for consistency.
• No Need to Adjust Precision:
• The Precision setting in the Style tab is optimized for most instruments and typically doesn’t require changes.
• Visual Customization:
• Feel free to adjust the colors and line styles to integrate seamlessly with your chart’s appearance.
• Indicator Access:
• Since the script is private, only users with access can add it to their charts. The source code remains hidden to protect proprietary logic.
