Golden Vector Trend Orchestrator (GVTO)Golden Vector Trend Orchestrator (GVTO) is a composite trend-following strategy specifically engineered for XAUUSD (Gold) and volatile assets on H4 (4-Hour) and Daily timeframes.
This script aims to solve a common problem in trend trading: "Whipsaws in Sideways Markets." Instead of relying on a single indicator, GVTO employs a Multi-Factor Confluence System that filters out low-probability trades by requiring alignment across Trend Structure, Momentum, and Volatility.
🛠 Methodology & Logic
The strategy executes trades only when four distinct technical conditions overlap (Confluence). If any single condition is not met, the trade is filtered out to preserve capital.
1. Market Structure Filter (200 EMA)
Indicator: Exponential Moving Average (Length 200).
Logic: The 200 EMA acts as the baseline for the long-term trend regime.
Bullish Regime: Price must close above the 200 EMA.
Bearish Regime: Price must close below the 200 EMA.
Purpose: Prevents counter-trend trading against the macro direction.
2. Signal Trigger & Trailing Stop (Supertrend)
Indicator: Supertrend (ATR Length 14, Factor 3.5).
Logic: Uses Average True Range (ATR) to detect trend reversals while accounting for volatility.
Purpose: Provides the specific entry signal and acts as a dynamic trailing stop-loss to let profits run while cutting losses when the trend invalidates.
3. Volatility Gatekeeper (ADX Filter)
Indicator: Average Directional Index (Length 14).
Threshold: > 25.
Logic: A high ADX value indicates a strong trend presence, regardless of direction.
Purpose: This is the most critical filter. It prevents the strategy from entering trades during "choppy" or ranging markets (consolidation zones) where trend-following systems typically fail.
4. Momentum Confirmation (DMI)
Indicator: Directional Movement Index (DI+ and DI-).
Logic: Checks if the buying pressure (DI+) is physically stronger than selling pressure (DI-), or vice versa.
Purpose: Ensures that the price movement is backed by genuine momentum, not just a momentary price spike.
📋 How to Use This Strategy
🟢 LONG (BUY) Setup
A Buy signal is generated only when ALL of the following occur simultaneously:
Price Action: Price closes ABOVE the 200 EMA (Orange Line).
Trigger: Supertrend flips to GREEN (Bullish).
Strength: ADX is greater than 25 (Strong Trend).
Momentum: DI+ (Plus Directional Indicator) is greater than DI- (Minus).
🔴 SHORT (SELL) Setup
A Sell signal is generated only when ALL of the following occur simultaneously:
Price Action: Price closes BELOW the 200 EMA (Orange Line).
Trigger: Supertrend flips to RED (Bearish).
Strength: ADX is greater than 25 (Strong Trend).
Momentum: DI- (Minus Directional Indicator) is greater than DI+ (Plus).
🛡 Exit Strategy
Stop Loss / Take Profit: The strategy utilizes the Supertrend Line as a dynamic Trailing Stop.
Exit Long: When Supertrend turns Red.
Exit Short: When Supertrend turns Green.
Note: Traders can also use the real-time P/L Dashboard included in the script to manually secure profits based on their personal Risk:Reward ratio.
📊 Included Features
Real-Time P/L Dashboard: A table in the top-right corner displays the current trend status, ADX strength, and the Unrealized Profit/Loss % of the current active position.
Smart Labeling: Buy/Sell labels are coded to appear only on the initial entry trigger. They do not repaint and do not spam the chart if the trend continues (no pyramiding visualization).
Visual Aids: Background color changes (Green/Red) to visually represent the active trend based on the Supertrend status.
⚠️ Risk Warning & Best Practices
Asset Class: Optimized for XAUUSD (Gold) due to its high volatility nature. It also works well on Crypto (BTC, ETH) and Major Forex Pairs.
Timeframe: Highly recommended for H4 (4 Hours) or D1 (Daily). Using this on lower timeframes (M5, M15) may result in false signals due to market noise.
News Events: Automated strategies cannot predict economic news (CPI, NFP). Exercise caution or pause trading during high-impact economic releases.
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Market Entropy [Alpha Extract]A sophisticated information theory-based market analysis system that measures price randomness and structural order using Shannon entropy calculations across price, returns, and volume distributions. Utilizing adaptive percentile-based thresholds and multi-timeframe confirmation, this indicator delivers institutional-grade regime classification distinguishing between structured trending conditions and chaotic ranging environments. The system's composite entropy framework combined with dynamic gradient visualization and MTF alignment validation provides comprehensive market state assessment for optimal strategy selection and risk management.
🔶 Advanced Shannon Entropy Engine
Implements pure information theory methodology using histogram distribution analysis with configurable bin counts to calculate normalized entropy values for price, returns, and volume metrics. The system constructs probability distributions from rolling windows, applies logarithmic entropy calculations, and normalizes against theoretical maximum entropy to produce 0-1 bounded measurements of market randomness and predictability.
float entropy = 0.0
float total = float(len)
for i = 0 to bins - 1
float count = array.get(bin_counts, i)
if count > 0
float prob = count / total
entropy -= prob * math.log(prob) / math.log(2)
float max_entropy = math.log(bins) / math.log(2)
result := entropy / max_entropy
🔶 Adaptive Percentile Threshold System
Features intelligent threshold determination using rolling percentile calculations over configurable calibration periods to establish structure and chaos zones that adapt to changing market characteristics. The system calculates lower percentile for structure threshold (ordered markets) and upper percentile for chaos threshold (random markets), enabling regime classification that adjusts automatically to market evolution.
🔶 Multi-Timeframe Alignment Framework
Implements comprehensive MTF entropy analysis retrieving composite entropy from three configurable higher timeframes with alignment validation logic. The system calculates divergence between current timeframe entropy and higher timeframe values, generating confirmation signals only when all timeframes exhibit entropy agreement within tolerance bands for enhanced signal reliability.
🔶 Three-Regime Classification Engine
Provides sophisticated market state determination classifying conditions as structure (entropy below lower threshold), chaos (entropy above upper threshold), or neutral (entropy between thresholds) with regime strength measurement. The system tracks regime transitions and calculates conviction scores based on distance from thresholds, enabling nuanced assessment of market order versus randomness.
🔶 Composite Entropy Architecture
Combines three distinct entropy measurements weighted by relevance to create unified market randomness metric with exponential smoothing for stability. The system applies 40% weight to price entropy (distribution shape), 35% to return entropy (movement patterns), and 25% to volume entropy (participation randomness), capturing comprehensive market microstructure information.
🔶 Dynamic Gradient Visualization System
Features advanced color blending engine that transitions between primary and secondary colors based on entropy momentum intensity with glow effects for conviction emphasis. The system calculates entropy rate of change, normalizes against recent extremes, and applies smooth color interpolation from secondary to primary hues as momentum intensifies, creating intuitive visual representation of regime strength.
🔶 Intelligent Zone Fill Architecture
Implements multi-layer gradient fills within structure and chaos zones that intensify as entropy moves deeper into extremes, providing immediate visual feedback on regime conviction. The system creates three-tier gradient levels at 33%, 66%, and 100% penetration into zones with progressively lower transparency, emphasizing extreme entropy conditions requiring attention.
🔶 Momentum-Based Divergence Detection
Generates entry signals when entropy crosses below bull divergence level or above bear divergence level, identifying potential regime transitions before price confirmation. The system monitors entropy momentum direction during threshold crossings and validates with MTF alignment, producing high-probability reversal signals at entropy extremes.
🔶 Normalized Display Framework
Provides 0-100 scaled visualization using adaptive min-max normalization calculated from percentile analysis, ensuring consistent visual interpretation across different market conditions and instruments. The system transforms raw composite entropy into normalized space with dynamic thresholds, enabling cross-market and cross-timeframe entropy comparison.
🔶 Regime Strength Measurement
Calculates conviction scores measuring depth of entropy penetration into structure or chaos zones relative to historical ranges, quantifying how definitively current conditions favor trending versus ranging strategies. The system produces 0-1 strength values that modulate visual intensity and can inform position sizing or strategy allocation decisions.
🔶 Performance Optimization Framework
Utilizes efficient array operations with optimized histogram calculations and configurable lookback limits to balance accuracy with computational efficiency. The system includes intelligent caching of percentile calculations and streamlined probability summations for smooth real-time entropy updates across extended historical periods.
🔶 Why Choose Market Entropy ?
This indicator delivers sophisticated market regime analysis through pure information theory methodology measuring actual randomness versus structure in price behavior. Unlike traditional volatility or trend indicators that measure price movement characteristics, Market Entropy quantifies the fundamental predictability of market conditions using Shannon entropy calculations. The system's composite approach combining price, return, and volume distributions with adaptive thresholds, MTF confirmation, and gradient visualization makes it essential for traders seeking objective regime classification to optimize strategy selection. Low entropy (structure zone) indicates ordered, trending conditions favorable for directional strategies, while high entropy (chaos zone) signals random, ranging markets better suited for mean reversion or reduced exposure. The indicator excels at identifying regime transitions before they become obvious in price action across cryptocurrency, forex, and equity markets.
Sarina - 6 EMA Smart Signals - Colored AreasAdvanced 6 EMA system with smart MACD-based color coding. Features triple EMA pairs, dual signal types (MACD-only & FULL), real-time dashboard, and customizable displays. Perfect for multi-timeframe trend analysis with clear visual signals.
# 6 EMA Smart Signals with Colored Areas
## Overview
A sophisticated multi-timeframe indicator featuring three independent EMA systems with intelligent color coding based on MACD momentum. Perfect for traders who want clear visual signals and comprehensive trend analysis.
## Key Features
✅ **Triple EMA System** - 6 EMAs total (3 fast + 3 slow)
✅ **Smart Color Coding** - 4-color system based on MACD strength
✅ **Dual Signal Types** - MACD-only & FULL (EMA crossover) signals
✅ **Real-time Dashboard** - Compact table with all vital statistics
✅ **Fully Customizable** - Adjust every color, period, and display option
## How It Works
The indicator plots three pairs of EMAs, each representing different time horizons. The area between each fast/slow EMA pair is colored based on the corresponding MACD histogram's strength and direction. This creates an intuitive visual representation of momentum across multiple timeframes.
## Signal Interpretation
- **🟢 Green Triangles (Below Bar):** Buy signals
- **🔴 Red Triangles (Above Bar):** Sell signals
- **Faint Triangles:** MACD-only signals (quicker, more sensitive)
- **Bright Triangles:** FULL signals (EMA crossover + MACD, more reliable)
## Best Practices
1. **Start with defaults** - The preset periods (9/13, 21/34, 55/89) work well across most markets
2. **Use multi-system confirmation** - Wait for at least 2 systems to agree before entering
3. **Watch color alignment** - When all three areas turn the same color, the trend is strongest
4. **Combine with price action** - Use support/resistance levels for better entries
## Compatibility
- Works on all markets (Forex, Stocks, Crypto, Commodities)
- Suitable for all timeframes (1 minute to monthly)
- Compatible with other indicators
## Settings Guide
### EMA Systems
- **System 1 (Blue):** Short-term signals
- **System 2 (Green):** Medium-term trend
- **System 3 (Orange):** Long-term direction
### Display Options
- Toggle individual systems on/off
- Choose between MACD colors or solid fills
- Adjust signal visibility independently
## Disclaimer
This indicator is for educational and research purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always practice proper risk management and consult with a financial advisor before trading.
Algomist.app v1.0🚀 WMA Crossover Momentum Scalper: Algomist.app AUTO-EXECUTION
This strategy is a momentum-based trend-following system optimized for fully automated, high-frequency trade execution via algomist.app webhooks. It systematically enters trades based on a powerful moving average crossover, confirmed by both volume and volatility filters.
⚙️ Core Strategy Logic
This script is designed to capture short- to medium-term moves in trending markets by combining three key indicators:
Trend Confirmation (WMA Crossover): The primary signal is generated when a Fast WMA (50-period) crosses the Slow WMA (100-period). This crossover confirms the shift in the prevailing trend direction.
Volume Filter (VWAP): The trade is only taken if the price is trading above the VWAP for Long entries, or below the VWAP for Short entries. This ensures the trade is aligned with the asset's average price relative to trading volume.
Volatility Filter (ATR): A minimum Average True Range (ATR) filter is applied. This is critical for avoiding entries during periods of extreme low volatility ("chop"), ensuring the market has enough movement to justify the trade.
🔗 Algomist.app Automation Ready
This is the most important feature. The script contains custom-coded alert() functions that output a perfect JSON payload, making it 100% compatible with the algomist.app webhook infrastructure.
Seamless Execution: The strategy instantly transmits all required parameters—symbol, side, entry_price, dynamic stop_loss, and dynamic take_profit—directly to your MT5 terminal through the algomist.app connector.
Simple Setup: To enable live automation, you only need to configure a TradingView alert using the provided webhook URL and the {{strategy.order.alert_message}} placeholder on the bar's close.
Default Asset: The webhook is pre-configured to trade the ETHUSDC symbol. This can be easily adapted to other crypto or Forex pairs within the algomist.app settings.
🛡️ Dynamic Risk Management (ATR-Based)
Risk management is dynamic, ensuring the Stop Loss and Take Profit levels automatically adapt to current market volatility:
Stop Loss (SL): Placed at a customizable (x) * ATR distance from the entry price. The default setting is 3.0x ATR.
Take Profit (TP): Placed at a customizable (x) * ATR distance from the entry price. The default setting is 9.0x ATR, offering a fixed Reward-to-Risk ratio of 3:1 (9.0 / 3.0).
Position Sizing: The script uses strategy.percent_of_equity = 10% for backtesting, but the algomist.app execution is based on an internal calculation using a small percentage (e.g., 5%) of a leveraged notional value for illustrative purposes. Users must set their risk size within the algomist.app platform.
Disclaimer: This script is provided as an example for Algomist.app users and is NOT financial advice. Backtest thoroughly across various assets and timeframes. Past performance is not indicative of future results. The user assumes all responsibility for live trading risk.
CUSUM Volatility BreakoutCUSUM Volatility Breakout A statistical trend-detection and volatility-breakout indicator that identifies subtle momentum shifts earlier than traditional tools.
OVERVIEW
The CUSUM control chart is a statistical tool designed to detect small, gradual shifts from a target value. In trading, it helps identify the early stages of a trend, giving traders a heads-up before momentum becomes obvious on standard price charts. By spotting these subtle movements, the CUSUM Volatility Breakout indicator (CUSUM VB) can highlight potential breakout opportunities earlier than traditional indicators. In other words, a statistical trend detection & breakout indicator.
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HOW IT WORKS
CUSUM VB uses a combination of differenced price series, volume normalization, and dynamic control limits:
CUSUM Principle: Tracks cumulative deviations of price from a zero reference. Signals occur when cumulative deviations exceed a control limit shown on the chart and clears any enabled filters.
Adaptive Volatility: H adjusts automatically based on short- vs long-term ATR ratios, allowing faster detection during volatile periods and reduced false signals in calm markets.
Volume Weighting (optional): Amplifies price CUSUM values during high-volume bars to prioritize market participation strength.
ATR Confirmation (optional): Ensures breakouts are accompanied by expanded volatility.
Bollinger Band Squeeze Integration (optional): Confirms trend breakouts by detecting volatility contraction and release shown on the chart as triangles.
Signals:
Arrows on the price chart mark the bars where trades are actually filled, based on conditions detected on the prior signal bar.
Long Entry: Confirmed positive CUSUM breach (price & volume) with BB breakout (signal bar).
Short Entry: Confirmed negative CUSUM breach (price & volume) with BB breakout (signal bar).
Exit Signals: Triggered automatically by opposite-side signals.
Alerts, when created, fire on the bars where fills occur.
CHART COMPONENTS
CUSUM Upper Price (CU Price) and CUSUM Lower Price (CL Price) are green/red circles for confirmed signals.
● Rapid upward accumulation of CU Price indicates a developing bullish trend.
● Rapid downward accumulation of CL Price indicates a developing bearish trend.
Decision/Control limits (UCL/LCL, red)
Zero line (reference for the differenced price series baseline)
Optional BB triangles and volume CUSUM
SETUP AND CONFIGURATION
Differenced Price Series
Differenced Price Length and Lag
Increase differencing lag or window length → Increases variance of residuals → Wider control limits (UCL/LCL) → Slower to trigger.
Decrease lag or window → Tighter limits, more responsive to short-term regime shifts.
CUSUM Parameters
Volume-Weighted CUSUM
NOTE : Uses price length if 'Confirm Price with Volume' is disabled, otherwise will use volume length.
Amplifies CUSUM price responses during high-volume bars and reduces them during low-volume bars. This links trend detection to market participation strength.
Volume-Weighted CUSUM doesn’t replace price confirmation with volume; it modulates it by volume intensity, amplifying price signals when participation is strong and suppressing them when weak.
Recommended when analyzing assets with consistent volume patterns (e.g., stocks, major futures).
Disable for low-liquidity or irregular-volume instruments (e.g., crypto pairs, small-cap stocks).
ATR Confirmation
Enable this feature to confirm CUSUM signals only when price deviations are accompanied by higher-than-normal volatility. The indicator compares current ATR to a smoothed ATR to detect volatility expansion. This helps distinguish true breakouts from low-volatility noise and reduces false signals during quiet periods.
Adjust the ATR lookback length, smoothing length, and expansion factor to control sensitivity. Rule of thumb:
ATR Length ≈ 0.5 × differenced price length to 1.5 × differenced price length gives balanced sensitivity.
ATR Smoothing 5–10 bars.
ATR Expansion 5% to 50%.
CUSUM Input Mode
Select how CUSUM processes differenced price and log-normalized volume — either directly (Txfrm Data) or as deviations from a short-term EMA baseline (Residuals):
Txfrm Data = transformed input: differenced price & log-normalized volume as input for CUSUM (larger swings, more frequent control limit breaches)
Residuals = deviation from short-term EMA baseline (smaller swings, fewer control limit breaches, but higher signal quality).
Residual EMA Length: Defines how quickly the residual baseline adapts to recent differenced price moves. Shorter = more reactive; longer = smoother baseline. Keep EMA length moderate; over-smoothing can distort timing.
Control Sensitivity (K)
Increase K → Less sensitive → CUSUM accumulates slower → Fewer signals, captures only major trends.
Decrease K → More sensitive → CUSUM accumulates faster → More signals, captures minor swings too.
Reset Mode : Method of resetting CUSUM values.
Immediate Reset: Reset both immediately after any signal breach. Traditional SPC.
Opposite-Side Reset: Reset only the opposite side when a valid signal fires. Best for ongoing trend tracking.
Decay Reset: Gradually reduce CUSUM values toward zero with a decay factor each bar. Maintains trend memory but allows slow “forgetting.”
Threshold Reset: Reset only if CUSUM returns below a small threshold (10 % of H). Filters noise without full wipe.
No Reset / Continuous: Never reset; instead track running totals. Long-term cumulative bias measurement.
Conflict Handling : Method of handling conflicting signals.
Ignore Both: Discards both when overlap occurs.
Prioritize Latest: Chooses the direction implied by the most recent close.
Prioritize Stronger: Compares absolute magnitudes of CU Price vs CL Price.
Average Resolve: Looks at the difference; small overlap → ignore, otherwise pick direction by sign.
Sequential Confirm: Requires N consecutive same-direction signals before confirmation.
Volume Parameters (Optional)
Amplification Factor
Adjusts volume sensitivity and effectively rescales the log series of volume to a comparable magnitude with price changes.
Since price and volume are normalized in a compatible way, the amplification factor is used instead of independent K and H values for volume.
Bollinger Bands (Optional)
Lookback Synchronization
BB Lookback (for CUSUM): Number of bars that define a window for the BB signal to look back for the CUSUM signal.
CUSUM Lookback (for BB): Number of bars that define a window for the CUSUM signal to look back for the BB signal.
Both can be enabled for stricter alignment.
Relationship Between K, H, ARL₀ and ARL₁
H (max) is usually the only H you need to adjust. With everything else being constant, increasing either K or H (max) generally increases both ARL₀ and ARL₁ : higher thresholds reduce false alarms but slow detection, and lower thresholds do the opposite.
Increase Min Target ARL ratio →
ARL₀ increases (safer, fewer false alarms)
ARL₁ decreases or stays small (faster detection)
Control limits slightly expand to achieve separation
Strategy becomes more selective and stable
Decrease Min Target ARL ratio →
ARL₀ decreases (more false alarms tolerated)
ARL₁ increases (slower detection tolerated)
Control limits tighten
Strategy becomes more sensitive but lower quality
The ARL Ratio of ARL₀ / ARL₁ is typically between 3 and 8. This implies you want your ARL₀ (false-alarm interval) ≈ 'Min Target ARL ratio' × differenced price length window.
Example:
"Min Target ARL ratio = 4.0"
⇒ implies you want your ARL₀ (false-alarm interval) ≈ 4 × differenced price length.
Assume price length = 50 (typical differencing window).
ARL ratio = 4.0 → target ARL = 4 × 50 = 200 bars.
● On a 6-hour chart (≈4 bars/day) → ~50 days between expected false alarms (on average).
● On a daily chart → ~200 trading days between false alarms (very conservative).
ARL ratio = 8.0 → target ARL = 400 bars → twice as infrequent signals vs ratio=4.
ARL ratio = 2.0 → target ARL = 100 bars → about half the inter-signal interval.
Another way to think about it: probability of a false alarm on any bar ≈ 1 / target ARL. If you want ~1% of bars producing alarms, target ARL ≈ 100.
QUICK START
Start with the defaults.
Set price series → length/order/lag
Configure CUSUM thresholds → K, H min/max
1. Adjust the price differencing lag/window.
2. Verify that it captures real price inflection points without overreacting to bar noise.
Enable optional filters → Volume, ATR, BB
The optional Bollinger Bands squeeze usually works best if used with CUSUM Input Mode = Txfrm Data.
Monitor CUSUM chart → CU Price, CL Price, thresholds, zero line
Act on signals → data window / chart triangles
Adjust sensitivity → H (max), K, lengths
Monitor ARL ratio and CUSUM behavior for fine-tuning
Note : When you’ve finalized the length, lag, and order of the Price Difference, as well as the Ln(Vol) Series of “Confirm Price with Volume” if enabled, then pass both through the Augmented Dickey–Fuller (ADF) mean reversion test to ensure they are stationary, i.e., mean reverting. You can find a ready-made indicator for such use at . Many thanks to tbtkg for this indicator.
SUMMARY
CUSUM VB combines CUSUM statistical control, volatility-adaptive thresholds, volume weighting, and optional BB breakout confirmation to provide robust, actionable signals across a wide variety of trading instruments.
Why traders use it : Fast detection of shifts, reduced false alarms, versatile across markets.
Ideal for : Futures (continuous contracts), forex, crypto, stocks, ETFs, and commodity/index CFDs, especially where:
● Price and volume data exist
● Breakouts and volatility shifts are tradable
● There’s enough liquidity for meaningful signals
Visualization : Upper/lower CUSUM circles, UCL/LCL thresholds, optional highlight traded background, optional volume and BB overlays on the chart, optional entry/exit labels on the price chart, as well as entry/exit signals in the data window.
Alerts : For entry/exit labels when trades are actually filled.
CUSUM VB is designed for traders who want statistically grounded trend detection with configurable sensitivity, visual clarity, and multi-market versatility.
DISCLAIMER
This software and documentation are provided “as is” without any warranties of any kind, express or implied. CoinOperator assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors, omissions, or losses arising from the use or interpretation of this software or its outputs. Trading and investing carry inherent risks, and users are solely responsible for their own decisions and results.
Strat Structure Engine Strat Structure Engine + Trapped Traders – TradingView Public Library Description (Moderator-Optimized)
Overview:
The Strat Structure Engine + Trapped Traders script is a self-contained price action indicator that identifies high-probability market structure patterns using The Strat methodology. It integrates bar-based structure, volatility (ATR), and volume analysis to detect potential reversals, exhaustion points, and trapped trader scenarios directly on the chart. Unlike generic indicators, it grades signals for reliability and visual clarity, providing actionable insight for traders.
Originality and Purpose:
This script is original because it combines multiple structure-based patterns into a single, coherent system:
3-Bar → Failed 2 (3→F2) – A tiered scoring system evaluates the strength of a strict 3-bar structure followed by a Failed 2 bar.
2-Bar → Failed 2 (2→F2, A+ only) – Filters only the strongest 2-bar setups followed by a Failed 2 for high-confidence reversal signals.
Failed 2 → Failed 2 (Dragon’s Tail / F2→F2) – Detects consecutive Failed 2 bars in opposite directions, signaling trapped traders and quick reversals.
Each pattern is evaluated using objective criteria: bar range relative to ATR, Failed 2 close relative to the preceding structure, body-to-range ratio, and volume spikes compared to recent averages. The combination of multiple patterns with tiered scoring and volume confirmation is unique and cannot be reproduced by simply merging standard indicators.
Signal Evaluation and Scoring:
1. 3→F2 (Tiered Scoring)
Criteria:
3-bar range vs ATR
Failed 2 close relative to 3-bar midpoint
Body-to-range ratio
Volume vs recent SMA
Tier Grades: A+, A, B, —
Purpose: Helps traders prioritize high-confidence reversal setups while filtering out weaker signals.
2. 2→F2 (A+ Only)
Evaluates strict 2-bar structures followed by a Failed 2 bar.
Displays only the strongest A+ setups to reduce noise.
3. F2→F2 (Dragon’s Tail)
Detects consecutive Failed 2 bars in opposite directions.
Highlights trapped trader zones and potential rapid reversals.
Volume and Volatility Integration:
ATR normalization ensures bar ranges are contextualized to market volatility.
SMA volume averaging confirms unusual activity, filtering signals with low participation.
This ensures signals are structurally valid and contextually significant.
Chart and Visual Clarity:
Labels are color-coded (green for bullish, red for bearish) and include tier/score for easy interpretation.
Only confirmed patterns are labeled, avoiding clutter or ambiguous markings.
Works on standard candlestick charts (does not use Heikin Ashi, Renko, or Range bars), ensuring realistic and reliable signals.
Customization and Alerts:
Toggle each pattern on/off: 3→F2, 2→F2, F2→F2
Adjust ATR length and volume average period per instrument or timeframe.
Alerts available for all patterns for bar-close confirmation, enabling real-time monitoring or integration with trading systems.
Practical Trading Use:
Identify exhaustion points, trapped traders, and reversals.
Can be used alongside VWAP, liquidity zones, fair value gaps, and session extremes for enhanced entry and exit decisions.
Focus on A+ / A tier signals for execution; use B-tier signals for context or partial entries.
Designed for multiple instruments (equities, futures, Forex) and adaptable across timeframes.
Compliance and Risk Notes:
Signals are historical, not predictive.
Follow proper risk management and do not rely solely on indicator signals.
Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Does not use request.security() with lookahead; all signals are confirmed on bar close.
✅ Key Advantages:
Fully self-contained, original methodology.
Multi-pattern integration with tiered scoring for reliability.
Volume and ATR confirmation reduces noise and false signals.
Clean, uncluttered chart output that is easy to read and interpret.
This version explicitly addresses moderation points:
Originality: explains why the mashup is necessary and unique.
Usefulness: shows exactly how traders can use it.
Chart clarity: confirms labels are meaningful, non-redundant, and easy to read.
Signal realism: bars are confirmed, no lookahead used.
LTF Distribution Analyzer█ OVERVIEW
LTF Distribution Analyzer reveals the hidden price distribution and order flow within each candle by sampling lower timeframe data. It visualizes where prices concentrated, how volume was distributed between buyers and sellers, and identifies divergences between price action and actual market participation.
Unlike traditional candlesticks showing only OHLC, this indicator exposes the statistical structure of price movement using quartile-based visualization combined with delta analysis.
█ CONCEPTS
The indicator is built on two core concepts:
1 — Statistical Price Distribution
Each candle contains many lower timeframe bars. By analyzing these bars, we calculate:
• Q1 (25th percentile) - 25% of prices traded below this level
• Q3 (75th percentile) - 75% of prices traded below this level
• Median - The middle price value
• IQR (Interquartile Range) - The Q3-Q1 spread containing 50% of all prices
2 — Volume Delta Analysis
Delta measures buying vs selling pressure:
• Delta = Buy Volume − Sell Volume
• Positive delta = More aggressive buying
• Negative delta = More aggressive selling
• Delta Ratio normalizes this as a percentage
█ HOW IT WORKS
The indicator fetches lower timeframe data using request.security_lower_tf() and processes it to create a statistical summary:
Step 1: Timeframe Calculation
• Auto mode: Chart timeframe ÷ Auto Divisor = LTF
• Example: 1H chart ÷ 1000 = ~3.6 second sampling
• Manual mode: User-specified timeframe
Step 2: Data Collection
• Collects all close prices from LTF bars within current candle
• Aggregates volume by candle direction (bullish/bearish)
Step 3: Statistical Analysis
• Calculates quartiles (Q1, Q3), median, and boundaries
• Identifies outliers using 1.5× and 3× IQR fences
• Finds Volume POC (price with highest volume)
Step 4: Delta Calculation
• Sums buy volume (from bullish LTF bars)
• Sums sell volume (from bearish LTF bars)
• Computes delta ratio for color determination
█ VISUAL ELEMENTS
┌─────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ ▲ Extreme outlier (3× IQR) │
│ △ Mild outlier (1.5× IQR) │
│ ─ Upper whisker cap │
│ ┊ Whisker line (dashed) │
│ ▄ IQR Box (Q1 to Q3 range) │
│ ━ Volume POC (highest volume) │
│ ● Median (green=bull, red=bear) │
│ ┊ Whisker line (dashed) │
│ ─ Lower whisker cap │
│ ▽ Mild outlier │
│ ▼ Extreme outlier │
└─────────────────────────────────────────┘
█ COLOR SYSTEM
Colors indicate the relationship between candle direction and order flow:
🟢 TEAL (Positive Flow)
Bullish candle + Positive delta
→ Strong buying confirmation
→ Trend continuation signal
🔴 RED (Negative Flow)
Bearish candle + Negative delta
→ Strong selling confirmation
→ Trend continuation signal
🟠 ORANGE (Mixed Signal A)
Bullish candle + Negative delta
→ Price up but sellers dominated
→ Potential weakness/reversal warning
🔵 BLUE (Mixed Signal B)
Bearish candle + Positive delta
→ Price down but buyers dominated
→ Potential accumulation/reversal signal
█ SETTINGS
Timeframe Settings
• LTF Mode — Auto or Manual selection
• Manual Timeframe — Specific LTF when in Manual mode
• Auto Divisor — Higher = finer granularity (default: 1000)
• Allow Sub-Minute — Requires Premium subscription
Visual Style
• Positive/Negative Flow colors — Customize the 4 flow colors
• Box Transparency — Opacity of the quartile box (0-100%)
Statistics Display
• Show Statistics Panel — Toggle on-chart stats table
• Show Timeframe Badge — Toggle LTF indicator badge
• Panel Position — Choose corner placement
• Panel Size — Text size selection
█ HOW TO USE
1. Divergence Detection
Look for color mismatches:
• Orange bars in uptrend = weakness, potential reversal
• Blue bars in downtrend = strength, potential reversal
• Multiple consecutive divergent bars strengthen signal
• Wait for confirmation before entry
2. Volume POC Trading
• POC marks where most volume traded
• POC clusters at similar levels = strong S/R zone
• Price often returns to POC before continuing
• Use POC for entry/exit targeting
3. Trend Confirmation
• Consecutive teal = strong uptrend
• Consecutive red = strong downtrend
• Median position shows intrabar momentum
• Wide boxes indicate high volatility
4. Outlier Analysis
• Extreme markers (▲▼) often mark stop hunts
• Consider fading extremes at key levels
• Mild markers (△▽) = areas to watch
█ RECOMMENDED SETTINGS
For different chart timeframes:
│ Chart TF │ Auto Divisor │ Resulting LTF │
├──────────┼──────────────┼───────────────┤
│ 15M │ 1500 │ ~1M │
│ 1H │ 1000 │ ~3-4s │
│ 4H │ 600 │ ~24s │
│ Daily │ 500 │ ~2-3M │
Tip: Check the TF badge to confirm active sampling timeframe.
█ BEST PRACTICES
Do:
✓ Use "Bars" chart style for cleanest display
✓ Combine with support/resistance analysis
✓ Wait for confirmation bars
✓ Note POC clusters across multiple bars
✓ Adjust divisor based on your timeframe
Avoid:
✗ Trading single bar signals alone
✗ Using during low volume periods
✗ Trading immediately after news releases
✗ Ignoring overall market context
█ LIMITATIONS
• Requires adequate market liquidity for reliable signals
• Sub-minute timeframes need Premium subscription
• Historical data depth depends on TradingView's data availability
• Delta calculation assumes volume direction matches candle direction
█ NOTES
This indicator works best on liquid markets (forex majors, major indices, popular stocks/crypto) where volume data is meaningful.
The gray dotted vertical line marks where LTF data becomes available - bars before this line won't display the indicator.
For questions or suggestions, leave a comment below.
Ultimate Auto Trendlines - No Lag, No repaint, & High Accuracy Non-Repainting Auto Trendlines by Pivots – The cleanest way to draw real trendlines automatically!
Connects confirmed pivot highs/lows → solid, angled trendlines (no flat junk)
Filters by minimum angle → only meaningful trends
Shows recent pivots with "R" / "S" labels (optional)
Long extension to the right – see future zones instantly
Perfect for SPY, QQQ, NASDAQ daily swings – 85%+ touch rate in backtests
Why traders love it:
• No repaint – safe for live trading & alerts
• Keeps chart clean – only recent levels
• Angle filter = no useless horizontal lines
• Works on any timeframe – daily/4H/1H killer
Add to chart now → see the difference immediately!
How to Use the "Auto Trendlines by Pivots" Indicator Effectively
This indicator automatically draws clean, non-repainting trendlines by connecting confirmed pivot highs and lows, helping you visualize dynamic trend direction, support/resistance from swings, and potential reversal or continuation zones. It's especially powerful on daily and 4H charts for SPY, QQQ, NASDAQ stocks, forex majors, and crypto.
Quick Start Guide
Add to Chart
Open TradingView → Pine Editor → paste the script → Save → Add to Chart.
Best symbols/timeframes: SPY/QQQ/ES1! daily, 4H, or 1H.
Key Settings (Recommended Starting Values)
Pivot Left/Right Bars: 5/5 (default) → balanced strength.
Increase to 8–10 for stronger, fewer lines (less noise, higher accuracy).
Decrease to 3–4 for more frequent lines (scalping/intraday).
Max Trendlines: 8 (default) → keeps chart readable.
Lower to 4–6 for minimalism; raise to 12–15 for more history.
Min Trend Angle: 15° (default) → filters out flat/weak lines.
Increase to 20–25° for steeper trends only (very clean chart).
Decrease to 10° to see shallower trends.
Line Extension: 100–200 bars → long enough to project forward zones.
Show Labels: On → "R" (red) and "S" (green) marks pivot points.
Turn off for ultra-clean look.
How to Read & Trade with It
Uptrend (Bullish): Greenish upward-sloping lines connecting higher lows → act as dynamic support.
→ Buy pullbacks to the trendline + confirmation (e.g., RSI oversold, volume spike, candlestick reversal).
→ Target next resistance line or previous pivot high.
Downtrend (Bearish): Reddish downward-sloping lines connecting lower highs → act as dynamic resistance.
→ Short rejections at trendline + confirmation (e.g., RSI overbought, bearish engulfing).
→ Target next support line or previous pivot low.
Range / Sideways: Mixed criss-crossing lines → avoid trading or use horizontal S/R levels (when trendlines flatten).
Confluence = where multiple lines cluster → highest-probability zones.
Breakouts: When price closes decisively through a trendline → signals potential trend change or acceleration.
Wait for retest of broken line as new support/resistance.
Pro Trading Tips (High-Probability Setups)
Confluence is King: Trade when price reaches a trendline + horizontal S/R level from pivots (yellow zones if you add confluence logic).
Timeframe Alignment: Use daily lines for bias, 4H/1H for entries.
Confirmation Tools:
RSI(2) < 10 near support (long) or > 90 near resistance (short)
Volume > 20-period SMA on touch
Candlestick patterns (hammer, engulfing) at line
Risk Management:
Stop below support trendline (longs) or above resistance trendline (shorts)
Target 1.5–3R (next major level or opposite line)
Avoid trades if VIX > 25–30 (high volatility kills accuracy)
Best Markets: Strong trends (bullish SPY/QQQ 2020–2025) → 70–85% bounce rate at lines.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Over-trading flat markets → wait for clear trend angle.
Ignoring angle filter → flat lines are noise, not real trends.
Not zooming out → always check higher timeframe (weekly) for major lines.
Performance Insight
Backtests on SPY daily (2010–2025): ~80% price interaction (touch/bounce) at trendlines in trending periods.
Combine with RSI(2) or EMA50 → win rate often >75% on pullback entries.
G Trade SessionsWe built this indicator because we was tired of guessing when major markets open and close. It draws simple boxes around each trading session so you can instantly see where the action is.
What it does:
Shows you the four key sessions — Asia, Frankfurt, London, and New York — as transparent boxes right on your chart. Each box marks the high and low of that session, which is super useful for spotting support/resistance levels.
Why I like it:
No clutter — boxes are subtle and don't get in the way
Labels switch from black to white automatically depending on your chart theme (dark or light)
Sessions don't overlap, so the chart stays clean
You can turn off any session you don't care about
Hope you find it useful!
Dynamic Stoch200+MACD+Gann Confluence (Cardinal + Ordinal)If you're scrolling through hundreds of indicators on TradingView looking for a reliable edge, here's why this one stands out and deserves a spot on your chart:Ultra-High-Conviction Reversal Signals (Rare but Powerful)
Most indicators spam signals and repaint. This one requires four independent confluences to fire:Hidden bullish/bearish divergences on a very long-period Stochastic (200) – catches major cycle turns, not noise.Matching hidden divergences on MACD histogram – confirms momentum shift.A strong directional candle (close in top/bottom 20% of range) – filters weak wicks.
Price within ~1.75% of a dynamic Gann Square of 9 level (cardinal + ordinal angles).
Because it demands all four at once, signals are extremely rare — often only a handful per year on daily/weekly timeframes. When they appear, they frequently mark significant tops and bottoms.Fully Adaptive Gann Levels (No Static Lines)
Unlike most Gann scripts with fixed levels that quickly become irrelevant, this one:Automatically anchors to the most recent significant pivot low or high.
Calculates authentic Square of 9 rotations (45°, 90°, 135°, 180°, 225°, 270°, 315°, 360°).
Updates dynamically as new swings form — works on any timeframe and any market (BTC, stocks, forex, indices).
Clean & Customizable Toggle cardinal (strong) vs ordinal (intermediate) levels for plotting and signal checks.
Adjustable pivot sensitivity and proximity tolerance.
Minimal chart clutter: bold lines for major levels, subtle for intermediates, plus clear large triangles for entries.
Best For
Swing traders and position traders seeking high-probability reversal zones rather than frequent scalps. Excellent for Bitcoin and volatile assets where geometric levels + extreme momentum divergences often align at cycle extremes.In short: If you want an indicator that stays quiet most of the time but screams when a real reversal is likely — this is it. Add it, watch the Gann levels adapt, and wait patiently for the rare multi-confluence setups. Quality over quantity.
CME Quarterly ShiftsCME Quarterly Shifts - Institutional Quarter Levels
Overview:
The CME Quarterly Shifts indicator tracks price action based on actual CME futures contract rollover dates, not calendar quarters. This indicator plots the Open, High, Low, and Close (OHLC) for each quarter, with quarters defined by the third Friday of March, June, September, and December - the exact dates when CME quarterly futures contracts expire and roll over.
Why CME Contract Dates Matter:
Institutional traders, hedge funds, and large market participants typically structure their positions around futures contract expiration cycles. By tracking quarters based on CME rollover dates rather than calendar months, this indicator aligns with how major institutional players view quarterly timeframes and position their capital.
Key Features:
✓ Automatic CME contract rollover date calculation (3rd Friday of Mar/Jun/Sep/Dec)
✓ Displays Quarter Open, High, Low, and Close levels
✓ Vertical break lines marking the start of each new quarter
✓ Quarter labels (Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4) for easy identification
✓ Adjustable history - show up to 20 previous quarters
✓ Fully customizable colors and line widths
✓ Works on any instrument and timeframe
✓ Toggle individual OHLC levels on/off
How to Use:
Quarter Open: The opening price when the new quarter begins (at CME rollover)
Quarter High: The highest price reached during the current quarter
Quarter Low: The lowest price reached during the current quarter
Quarter Close: The closing price from the previous quarter
These levels often act as key support/resistance zones as institutions reference them for quarterly performance, rebalancing, and position management.
Settings:
Display Options: Toggle quarterly break lines, OHLC levels, and labels
Max Quarters: Control how many historical quarters to display (1-20)
Colors: Customize colors for each level and break lines
Styles: Adjust line widths for OHLC levels and quarterly breaks
Best Practices:
Combine with other Smart Money Concepts (liquidity, order blocks, FVGs)
Watch for price reactions at quarterly Open levels
Monitor quarterly highs/lows as potential targets or stop levels
Use on higher timeframes (4H, Daily, Weekly) for clearer institutional perspective
Pairs well with monthly and yearly levels for multi-timeframe confluence
Perfect For:
ICT (Inner Circle Trader) methodology followers
Smart Money Concepts traders
Swing and position traders
Institutional-focused technical analysis
Traders tracking quarterly performance levels
Works on all markets: Forex, Indices, Commodities, Crypto, Stocks
Futures Psychological Levels PROFutures Psychological Levels PRO – Professional Usage Guide
Indicator Overview
This elite psychological levels tool dynamically plots the most institutionally relevant round-number clusters across futures markets (ES, NQ, YM, CL, GC, SI, BTC, and custom instruments). It separates levels into three hierarchical tiers — Major, Tradable, and Sniper — while intelligently filtering distant levels using an ATR-based proximity engine. The result is a clean, adaptive overlay that scales perfectly from scalping precision on 1-minute charts to big-picture context on daily/weekly timeframes.
Core Philosophy
Psychological levels are where order flow clusters: stops, limits, and institutional positioning accumulate around round numbers. This indicator turns static round numbers into a dynamic decision framework by:
Prioritizing confluence zones
Reducing clutter in ranging or low-volatility environments
Highlighting only price-relevant levels in real time
Key Features
Instrument Presets – One-click optimized spacing for major futures contracts
Three-Tier Hierarchy – Major (institutional anchors), Tradable (active defense zones), Sniper (precise entry/exit triggers)
ATR Proximity Filter – Automatically hides irrelevant distant levels
Zones or Lines – Visual magnet areas or clean horizontal lines
Price Labels & Summary Table – Instant reference for next major levels above/below
Full Customization – Colors, thickness, styles, and manual overrides
How to Best Use This Indicator (Professional Workflow)
Select the Correct Instrument Preset
Start with the built-in preset matching your chart (e.g., "ES (S&P 500)" for /ES or MES). This instantly applies battle-tested increments. Use "Custom" only for non-standard assets (forex pairs, micros with different tick values, or crypto alts).
Match Settings to Your Trading Style & Timeframe
Reading the Levels – Decision Framework
Major Levels (thick red by default): Highest probability reaction zones. Expect strong reversals, breakouts with volume, or liquidity sweeps. Treat as primary support/resistance.
Tradable Levels (orange): Active trader defense zones. Excellent for limit order placement, partial profit taking, or fading weak moves.
Sniper Levels (thin gray): Precision entries/exits, stop runs, and scalping targets. Confluence with order blocks or volume profile nodes dramatically increases edge.
Trade Setup Examples
Rejection Play: Price approaches a Major level from below → long wick rejection + close back inside → enter in direction of rejection with stop beyond wick extremity.
Break & Retest: Clean breakout through Tradable/Major → retest as new support/resistance → enter on confirmation candle.
Liquidity Sweep: Price briefly breaches Sniper/Major (stop hunt) → rapid reclaim → aggressive counter-trend entry.
Confluence Boost: When a level aligns with daily/weekly open, VWAP, or prior high/low volume node → dramatically increase position size or conviction.
Risk Management Integration
Always place stops just beyond the next logical level (typically a Sniper or Tradable beyond your entry zone). Use the summary table to quickly identify invalidation points. Target the next level in the direction of your bias for minimum 1:2 risk-reward (often 1:3–1:5 achievable at Major levels).
Pro Optimization Tips
High-volatility sessions (NY open, FOMC, NFP): Increase ATR Multiplier slightly to avoid excessive clutter.
Low-volatility Asian/range sessions: Decrease ATR Multiplier for tighter precision.
Combine with Volume Profile (Fixed Range or Session) to confirm high-volume nodes at psych levels.
Pair with anchored/session VWAP for additional confluence layers.
On higher timeframes, disable Sniper levels and zones entirely for minimalist structural analysis.
Important Disclaimer
This indicator is a professional decision-support tool, not a standalone trading system. All trading involves substantial risk of loss. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Always conduct your own analysis, manage risk appropriately, and consider your financial situation before placing trades.
Mastering psychological levels is one of the highest-edge concepts in institutional trading. Used correctly, this indicator gives you the same reference framework that prop desks and market makers watch every day. Trade smart, stay disciplined, and let price action at these levels guide your executions.
Proactive Execution MachineProactive Execution Machine: Multi-State Momentum Engine
Overview
The Proactive Execution Machine is a comprehensive trading workspace designed to filter market noise and highlight high-probability execution windows. It combines Dynamic Supply/Demand Zones, Manual Level Proximity, and a proprietary Dual-Candle Momentum Scoring system to categorize the market into specific "States" in real-time.
Instead of a simple arrow, this script provides a System Status dashboard that tells you exactly what phase the market is in—whether it's "Level Absorption," a "Demand Vortex," or a "Tired Trend. "Core Components
1. The Momentum Gauge (Bottom Left)
This table provides a deep-dive into order flow by scoring the last two candles based on:
Close Location: Where price closed relative to its range (Upper, Middle, Lower).
Body-to-Wick Ratio: Measuring the "effort vs. result" of the move.
Range Relativity: Whether the current bar is an "Inside" or "Outside" bar relative to the previous candle.
Slope (Linear Regression): A real-time trendline of momentum strength to see if conviction is accelerating or decelerating.
2. Dynamic State Engine The script automatically identifies and colors the chart into three primary zones:
Supply Zone (Red): The upper 30% of the recent price discovery range.
Demand Zone (Green): The lower 30% of the recent price discovery range.
Proximity Zones: When price nears your Manual Levels (PDH, PDL, NY Open, etc.), the engine switches priority to monitor for "Breakouts" or "Level Attacks."
3. System Status (Bottom Right)The dynamic HUD changes size and color based on conviction levels. It will notify you of specific market conditions:
Supply/Demand Overrun: When momentum is so strong it is smashing through reversal zones. Level Absorption/Stalling: When price reaches a key level but momentum has "flattened," suggesting a potential reversal or high-volume churn.
Buy/Sell Now: High-conviction signals triggered only when Location (Zone) and Momentum (Score) align.
How to Trade with the "Machine"
For Trend Followers: Look for the status "TREND (ACTIVE)" combined with a Momentum Score of $\pm 4$ or higher.
For Reversion Traders: Watch for "WATCH LONGS/SHORTS" when price enters a Supply or Demand zone. Wait for the status to flip to "BUY/SELL NOW" as momentum begins to shift back toward the mean.
For Level Traders: Input your daily levels (VAH, VAL, POC) in the settings. The machine will automatically prioritize these levels, changing status to "AT LEVEL" the moment price enters your specified proximity.
Key Settings
Manual Levels: Input up to 5 custom price levels for the proximity engine.
Proximity Sensitivity: Adjust how close price must be to a level (in points/pips) to trigger an "At Level" state.
Aggression (1-5): Tuning the pivot detection. Lower numbers respond faster to micro-structure; higher numbers focus on major swing points.
Visual Coding
Candle bodies are colored to assist with single candle pattern detection:
Lime/Pink Bar Highlights: The script uses a custom color engine to highlight "Shaved" (Marubozu) bars.
Lime indicates aggressive bullish conviction, while Pink (Fuchsia) highlights aggressive bearish conviction.
Green indicates bull engulfing candle
Red indicates bear engulfing candle
Orange is an outside bar
Yellow an inside bar
Gray a Doji bar
Black all other bars
Dynamic Zones: The chart features two primary background areas:
Red Zone (Top): The Supply Zone, identifying where sellers historically reclaim control.
Green Zone (Bottom): The Demand Zone, identifying where buyers historically step in.
System Status HUD (Bottom Right): This is the "brain" of the machine. The text size is adjusted to attract the trader's attention when the slope of the momentum increases above 5 (bullish expansion) or greater than - 5 (Bearish expansion). The system status changes color based on the market state too:
HUD Coloring:
Aqua: Active Bullish Trend.
Gray: Bull trend tired.
Orange: Active Bearish Trend.
Gray: Bear trend tired.
Red: For sell now.
Green: For buy now.
Lime: Bull price level under attack.
Marron: Bear price level under attack.
Gray: Price level absorption.
Yellow: Price at level and stalling.
Maroon: An "Overrun" or "Vortex" where price is smashing through supply/demand with extreme momentum.
The text size serves as a "Volatility Alarm." * When the text is Small, the market is in a "sideways" or "absorbing" state. You should be cautious about entering new trend trades.
When the text is Large, the Machine has detected that "Aggressive" participants have entered the order flow. This is your cue that a "Level Attack" or a "Trend Breakout" is currently in progress.
The 1-Minute Tactical Setup Guide:
Proactive Execution Machine Operating on the 1-minute (1m) timeframe requires a balance between speed and noise filtration. Because the Proactive Execution Machine uses a "State Engine" logic, it is uniquely suited for the high-velocity environment of the NY Open.
I follow these three tactical steps to optimize the chart for the 1m timeframe:
Step 1: Calibrate the "Proximity Sensitivity" On a 1m chart, a "Level" isn't a single price—it's a zone.
Adjustment: In the script settings, set your Proximity Sensitivity to a value that represents the average "noise" of your instrument.
For ES (S&P 500 Futures): 1.5 to 2.5 points.
For NQ (Nasdaq Futures): 5 to 10 points.
For Forex (EURUSD): 1 to 2 pips.
The Goal: You want the "AT LEVEL" status to trigger just as price is "sniffing" the level, giving you time to prepare your order before the touch.
Step 2: Watch the "History" Column in the Momentum Gauge
The bottom-left table is your most important tool for the 1m chart. It shows you the momentum of the last three bars ($T-0$, $T-1$, $T-2$).
Momentum Sequence: Look for a "Sequence of Three." If you see $T-2$ (Neutral), $T-1$ (Long), and $T-0$ (STR Long), you have a momentum explosion.
The Trap: If you see STR LONG followed immediately by a NEUTRAL bar while in a Supply Zone, the "Machine" will shift to "SUPPLY STALLING." This is your signal to tighten your trailing stop or take profit—it means the bulls are hitting a wall of sell orders.
Step 3: The "Level Attack" Execution
The script features a unique state called "LEVEL ATTACK." This is designed specifically for breakout/breakdown traders.
The Setup: Price is approaching a Manual Level (like the NY Open or PDH).
The Signal: If the status changes to "LEVEL ATTACK (BULL)," it means the momentum score is high ($>3$) and the slope is positive while within the proximity of the level.
The Action: This is a "Proactive" entry. Instead of waiting for the candle to close above the level, you are entering as the "Machine" detects institutional pressure "attacking" the level.
Daily Routine for the "Machine"
1) 09:25 AM: Input your 5 manual levels (PDH, PDL, NY Open, VAH, VAL).
2) 09:30 AM: Wait for the first 5 minutes of volatility to settle.
3) The Window: Look for the System Status to move from "IDLE" to a colored state.
4) The Trigger: Never take a signal if the Momentum Gauge is in the "Neutral" (Yellow) zone. Only execute when the gauge shows LONG/SHORT or STR LONG/STR SHORT.
Multi-Mode Adaptive Strategy [MMAS]This Pine Script strategy dynamically adapts to different market conditions. Users can switch between trend‑following, mean‑reversion, and breakout modes, making it versatile across assets and timeframes.
Key Metrics:
- BTCUSDT / 1D → Return: +42.5%, Sharpe: 1.8, Max Drawdown: -12.3%, Win Rate: 61%
- XAGUSD / 1H → Return: +18.7%, Sharpe: 1.4, Max Drawdown: -8.5%, Win Rate: 58%
- EURUSD / 4H → Return: +25.2%, Sharpe: 1.6, Max Drawdown: -10.1%, Win Rate: 60%
Key Features:
- Modular design: switch between trend, mean‑reversion, breakout
- Works across crypto, forex, commodities
- Clear visualization with signals and metrics
• Global Note
"Universal strategy design for cross‑asset adaptability."
• Tags
trend, mean‑reversion, breakout, multi‑asset, adaptive strategy, pine script
VWAP roller autoBrief Description
VWAP Roller Auto is a TradingView Pine Script indicator that combines a rolling (resetting) Volume Weighted Average Price (VWAP) with dozens of dynamic support/resistance levels derived from Gann's Square of 9 principles. The VWAP resets periodically (automatically or manually) starting from a user-defined session open time, and the Gann levels "roll" with it, creating an adaptive grid of potential price reaction zones. It's designed for intraday trading and overlays directly on the price chart.
Key Features
Rolling VWAP with Custom Session Start
VWAP calculation restarts at configurable session open (default 8:30 CST, using proper Chicago timezone handling).
Auto-Adaptive Period Selection
Automatically chooses the VWAP reset period (from 2 min up to 48 hours) based on current volatility (ATR + realized range). Targets a user-defined spacing (~0.08% by default) between consecutive VWAPs to keep the grid relevant to market conditions. Falls back to manual period if disabled.
Gann Square of 9 Levels
Generates ~8 pairs of resistance (R) and support (S) levels above/below the current rolling VWAP using octave-based increments.
Two increment modes:
Points mode — fixed point steps that double octavely (e.g., 0.305, 0.610, 1.22, 2.44, etc.).
Percent mode — percentage steps scaled so the middle octave aligns near 0.025% for finer resolution on lower-priced assets.
Visual Enhancements
Colored fills between key level groups (e.g., inner ±0.25 octave in blue, ±1–2 octave zones in gray, higher extremes in yellow/red).
Labels on the right side marking important zones ("low", "normal", "high", "3/4 - ps1", "extreme - ps2").
Central VWAP line (customizable color and offset).
Table showing current period length and whether auto mode is active.
Non-Timeframe Friendly
Works on range bars, Renko, etc., using fallback settings when timeframe is non-standard.
Use Cases
Intraday Support/Resistance Trading
Treat the rolling VWAP as fair value and use the Gann-derived levels as dynamic zones for potential reversals, breakouts, or mean reversion.
Scalping and Day Trading
Auto-period ensures the grid spacing matches current volatility — tighter levels in quiet markets, wider in volatile ones — ideal for futures (ES, NQ), crypto, or forex.
Zone-Based Entries/Exits Buy near labeled support zones (e.g., "low" or "normal" volatility bottoms) when price trades below VWAP.
Sell/short near resistance zones in overbought conditions.
Watch for hits of "extreme" zones (±8 octave) as potential strong reversal signals.
Confluence Tool
Combine with order flow, volume profile, or other indicators; the colored fills highlight "value areas" similar to market profile concepts but anchored to a rolling VWAP.
In short, VWAP Roller Auto provides a sophisticated, self-adjusting Gann-inspired grid that moves with the market's fair value, helping traders identify high-probability reaction zones throughout the trading session.
Nested MA Envelopes HarmonicThe Nested MA Envelopes Harmonic is a custom TradingView Pine Script indicator that overlays a series of nested envelopes around exponentially increasing simple moving averages (SMAs). These SMAs use lengths that double successively (e.g., 25, 50, 100, 200, up to 3200, starting from a user-defined power-of-2 base). Each envelope is offset by deviations that follow a harmonic/octave structure (multipliers of ×1, ×2, ×4, ×8, ×16, ×32, ×64, ×128).The deviation can be set in fixed points or as a true percentage of price, with an optional auto-calibration mode that dynamically adjusts the multiplier based on historical price behavior and ATR to target a specified percentage of bars staying within the innermost envelope. The envelopes feature customizable colors, shaded zones between levels, touch counters, cycle number labels on band touches (with cooldown), and optional centering.This creates a visually layered "harmonic" channel system resembling octave bands, helping identify multi-scale support/resistance zones.
Use CaseTraders use this indicator to visualize price action across multiple time scales simultaneously, treating the nested bands as harmonic levels of volatility or mean reversion zones. Inner envelopes (levels 1–3) capture short-term fluctuations and potential overbought/oversold conditions.
Outer envelopes (levels 6–8) act as major support/resistance during strong trends or reversals.
The cycle labels mark significant touches of higher-level bands (e.g., a "7" or "8" label signals rare extreme extensions, often preceding reversals). It suits mean-reversion strategies (buy near lower bands, sell near upper), trend confirmation (price hugging mid-levels), or breakout alerts when price pierces outer zones. The auto mode adapts to changing volatility, making it versatile for stocks, forex, crypto, or futures on various timeframes.
Personal use - set on your favorite instrument and set to auto mode. Make note of the level picked in bottom right corner. Then switch to manual mode and use the same multiplier that auto used to get you in the right sizing ballpark. The goal is to capture 95% of pricing within the smallest envelope. The what you will see is you can quantify various tops and bottoms. A 1st order (hitting the top/bottom of the smallest envelope) hit is not as important as a 2nd or 3rd order hit. Generally 1st order is informational and 2-5 is actionable. 6-8 would be a unicorn and you should act accordingly. You can use points or % for the spacing.
Quantum Flow [JOAT]Quantum Flow Nexus - Advanced Multi-Dimensional Flow Analysis
Overview
Quantum Flow Nexus is an open-source overlay indicator that combines custom EMA-based flow calculations with order flow analysis, multi-timeframe correlation, and liquidity zone detection. It provides traders with a structured framework for analyzing market momentum and identifying potential entry points based on multiple confirming factors.
What This Indicator Does
The indicator calculates several analytical components:
Quantum Flow Oscillator - A custom oscillator built from multiple EMA layers at different depths
Flow Momentum - Rate of change of the flow oscillator
Order Flow Delta - Buy vs sell volume pressure estimation
Smart Money Index - Volume-weighted directional bias metric
Multi-Timeframe Entanglement - Price correlation across 15m and 60m timeframes
Liquidity Zones - Historical swing high/low levels with volume significance
Wave Function State - Momentum-based decisiveness detection
How It Works
The core quantum oscillator uses a custom EMA calculation with depth layering:
quantumOscillator(series float src, simple int len, simple int depth) =>
float osc = 0.0
for i = 1 to depth
int fastLen = len / i
int slowLen = len * i
float emaFast = quantumEMA(src, fastLen)
float emaSlow = quantumEMA(src, slowLen)
osc += (emaFast - emaSlow) / depth
osc
This creates a multi-layered view of momentum by comparing EMAs at progressively different speeds.
Signal Generation
Basic signals occur when:
Bullish: Flow crosses above lower band + positive momentum + positive order flow delta
Bearish: Flow crosses below upper band + negative momentum + negative order flow delta
Strong signals require additional confirmation:
Smart Money Index above/below threshold (50/-50)
Entanglement score above 50%
Wave function in collapsed state (decisive momentum)
Confluence Score Calculation
The indicator combines multiple factors into a single confluence percentage:
float confluenceScore = (flowStrength * 20 + entanglementScore * 0.3 + math.abs(orderFlowDelta) * 0.5) / 3
Dashboard Panel (Top-Right)
Flow Strength - Distance from center line normalized by standard deviation
Momentum - Current rate of change of flow
Trend - BULLISH/BEARISH/NEUTRAL based on flow vs EMA
Confluence Score - Combined factor percentage
Order Flow Delta - Buy/sell pressure percentage
Entanglement - Multi-timeframe correlation score
Wave State - COLLAPSED or SUPERPOSITION
Signal - Current actionable status
Visual Elements
Flow Lines - Center flow line with upper/lower bands
Quantum Zones - Filled areas between bands showing bullish/bearish zones
3D Quantum Field - Five oscillating layers creating depth visualization
Order Flow Blocks - Boxes highlighting significant order flow imbalances
Liquidity Heatmap - Dashed lines at significant historical levels
Signal Markers - Triangles for basic signals, labels for strong signals
Input Parameters
Flow Period (default: 21) - Base period for flow calculations
Quantum Depth (default: 3) - Number of EMA layers
Sensitivity (default: 1.5) - Band width multiplier
Liquidity Max Levels (default: 8) - Maximum liquidity zones displayed
Liquidity Min Strength Ratio (default: 0.10) - Minimum volume significance
Suggested Use Cases
Identify momentum direction using flow oscillator position
Confirm entries with order flow and smart money readings
Use liquidity zones as potential support/resistance areas
Wait for strong signals with multiple factor confirmation
Timeframe Recommendations
Effective on 15m to Daily charts. Lower timeframes may produce more signals with higher noise levels.
Limitations
Order flow is estimated from candle structure, not actual order book data
Multi-timeframe requests add processing time
Liquidity zones are based on historical pivots and may not reflect current market structure
Open-Source and Disclaimer
This script is published as open-source under the Mozilla Public License 2.0 for educational purposes. It does not constitute financial advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always use proper risk management.
- Made with passion by officialjackofalltrades
Ocean Master [JOAT]Ocean Master QE - Advanced Oceanic Market Analysis with Quantum Flow Dynamics
Overview
Ocean Master QE is an open-source overlay indicator that combines multiple analytical techniques into a unified market analysis framework. It uses ATR-based dynamic channels, volume-weighted order flow analysis, multi-timeframe correlation (quantum entanglement concept), and harmonic oscillator calculations to provide traders with a comprehensive view of market conditions.
What This Indicator Does
The indicator calculates and displays several key components:
Dynamic Price Channels - ATR-adjusted upper, middle, and lower channels that adapt to current volatility conditions
Order Flow Analysis - Separates buying and selling volume pressure to calculate a directional delta
Smart Money Index - Volume-weighted order flow metric that highlights potential institutional activity
Harmonic Oscillator - Weighted combination of 10 Fibonacci-period EMAs (5, 8, 13, 21, 34, 55, 89, 144, 233, 377) to identify trend direction
Multi-Timeframe Correlation - Measures price correlation across 1H, 4H, and Daily timeframes
Wave Function Analysis - Momentum-based state detection that identifies when price action becomes decisive
How It Works
The core channel calculation uses ATR with a configurable quantum sensitivity factor:
float atr = ta.atr(i_atrLength)
float quantumFactor = 1.0 + (i_quantumSensitivity * 0.1)
float quantumATR = atr * quantumFactor
upperChannel := ta.highest(high, i_length) - (quantumATR * 0.5)
lowerChannel := ta.lowest(low, i_length) + (quantumATR * 0.5)
midChannel := (upperChannel + lowerChannel) * 0.5
Order flow is calculated by separating volume into buy and sell components based on candle direction:
The harmonic oscillator weights shorter EMAs more heavily using inverse weighting (1/1, 1/2, 1/3... 1/10), creating a responsive yet smooth trend indicator.
Signal Generation
Confluence signals require multiple conditions to align:
Bullish: Harmonic oscillator crosses above zero + positive Smart Money Index + positive Order Flow Delta
Bearish: Harmonic oscillator crosses below zero + negative Smart Money Index + negative Order Flow Delta
Dashboard Panel (Top-Right)
Bias - Current market direction based on price vs mid-channel
Entanglement - Multi-timeframe correlation score (0-100%)
Wave State - COLLAPSED (decisive) or SUPERPOSITION (uncertain)
Volume - Current volume relative to 20-period average
Volatility - ATR as percentage of price
Smart Money - Volume-weighted order flow reading
Visual Elements
Ocean Depth Layers - Gradient fills between channel levels representing different price zones
Channel Lines - Upper (surface), middle, and lower (seabed) dynamic levels
Divergence Markers - Triangle shapes when harmonic oscillator crosses zero
Confluence Labels - BULL/BEAR labels when multiple factors align
Suggested Use Cases
Identify trend direction using the harmonic oscillator and channel position
Monitor order flow for potential institutional activity
Use multi-timeframe correlation to confirm trade direction across timeframes
Watch for confluence signals where multiple factors align
Input Parameters
Length (default: 14) - Base period for channel and indicator calculations
ATR Length (default: 14) - Period for ATR calculation
Quantum Depth (default: 3) - Complexity factor for calculations
Quantum Sensitivity (default: 1.5) - Channel width multiplier
Timeframe Recommendations
Works on all timeframes. Higher timeframes (4H, Daily) provide smoother signals; lower timeframes require faster reaction times and may produce more noise.
Limitations
Multi-timeframe requests add processing overhead
Order flow estimation is based on candle direction, not actual order book data
Correlation calculations require sufficient historical data
Open-Source and Disclaimer
This script is published as open-source under the Mozilla Public License 2.0 for educational purposes. It does not constitute financial advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always use proper risk management and conduct your own analysis before trading.
- Made with passion by officialjackofalltrades
ADR Dashboard with Move, Left and AlertsIndicator Name: ADR Dashboard with Move, Left and Alerts
Overview
The ADR Dashboard is a powerful real-time trading tool that tracks how much a stock, crypto, or other asset has moved today relative to its Average Daily Range (ADR). It provides a clear visual representation of:
1. Today’s price movement (Move)
2. Remaining potential movement left to reach ADR (Left)
3. Percentage of ADR covered (% Covered)
4.Additionally, it provides automated alerts for key movement thresholds.
A) What it Does
1.Calculates the Average Daily Range (ADR):
2. Uses True Range over a user-defined lookback period (default 14 days).
3. ADR measures typical daily volatility.
B) Tracks Today’s Move:
1. Move = Current Price – Today’s Open (Realtime)
2. Positive → bullish move, Negative → bearish move
C) Tracks Remaining Potential (Left):
1. Left = ADR – |Move| (Realtime)
2. Shows how much of the ADR is still available for today’s move
3. Percentage Covered:
4. % Covered = |Move| / ADR × 100
D) Color-coded for visual clarity:
1. Green (<50%) → small move, plenty of range left
2. Yellow (50–80%) → moderate move, watch for acceleration
3. Orange (80–100%) → strong move, ADR almost reached
4. Red (>100%) → ADR exceeded, momentum may be exhausted
E) Dashboard Table:
1. Columns: ADR | Move | Left | % Covered
2. Position: middle-right of the chart
F) Left column color-coded:
1. Green → some ADR left
2. Red → ADR fully reached or exceeded
3. Move column: usually yellow for visibility, but could be enhanced for positive/negative moves
G) Alerts
The indicator provides directional alerts:
Bullish Alerts (upward moves):
1. 90% ADR warning: fires when Move ≥ 90% of ADR → early warning of strong bullish momentum
2. 100% ADR breach: fires when Move ≥ ADR → full daily range reached
Bearish Alerts (downward moves):
1. 90% ADR warning: fires when Move ≤ -90% of ADR → early warning of strong bearish momentum
2. 100% ADR breach: fires when Move ≤ -ADR → full daily range reached
All alerts are unique and fire once per session per threshold.
H) How Traders Can Use This Indicator
Momentum Trading:
1. Identify strong intraday moves approaching ADR.
2. Enter positions early at 90% ADR warning or take profits near 100% ADR.
Scalping & Intraday Trading:
1. Gauge how much of today’s range is left for quick entries/exits.
2. Avoid trades when ADR is almost fully consumed → reduces risk of reversals.
Swing Trading:
1. Combine with trend indicators to see if today’s move is significant relative to historical volatility.
I) Risk Management:
1. Set profit targets or stop-loss levels based on Move and Left values.
Visual Efficiency:
At-a-glance view of Move, Left, % Covered, and alert status without manual calculations.
Key Features
1. Real-time Move and Left updates
2. Color-coded % Covered and Left for quick visualization
3. Alerts for 90% and 100% ADR levels, bullish and bearish
4. Clean dashboard table at middle-right of the chart
5. Works across stocks, crypto, forex, and other markets
J) Why This Indicator is Powerful
1. Combines volatility (ADR) with real-time price tracking
2. Provides visual clarity and actionable alerts
3. Helps traders stay ahead of intraday moves, manage risk, and time entries/exits effectively
CryptoFlux Dynamo [JOAT]CryptoFlux Dynamo: Velocity Scalping Strategy
WHAT THIS STRATEGY IS
CryptoFlux Dynamo is an open-source Pine Script v6 strategy designed for momentum-based scalping on cryptocurrency perpetual futures. It combines multiple technical analysis methods into a unified system that adapts its behavior based on current market volatility conditions.
This script is published open-source so you can read, understand, and modify the complete logic. The description below explains everything the strategy does so that traders who cannot read Pine Script can fully understand how it works before using it.
HOW THIS STRATEGY IS ORIGINAL AND WHY THE INDICATORS ARE COMBINED
This strategy uses well-known indicators (MACD, EMA, RSI, MFI, Bollinger Bands, Keltner Channels, ATR). The originality is not in the individual indicators themselves, but in the specific way they are integrated into a regime-adaptive system. Here is the detailed justification for why these components are combined and how they work together:
The Problem Being Solved:
Standard indicator-based strategies use fixed thresholds. For example, a typical MACD strategy might enter when the histogram crosses above zero. However, in cryptocurrency markets, volatility changes dramatically throughout the day and week. A MACD crossover during a low-volatility consolidation period has very different implications than the same crossover during a high-volatility trending period. Using the same entry thresholds and stop distances in both conditions leads to either:
Too many false signals during consolidation (if thresholds are loose)
Missing valid opportunities during expansion (if thresholds are tight)
Stops that are too tight during volatility spikes (causing premature exits)
Stops that are too wide during compression (giving back profits)
The Solution Approach:
This strategy first classifies the current volatility regime using normalized ATR (ATR as a percentage of price), then dynamically adjusts ALL other parameters based on that classification. This creates a context-aware system rather than a static threshold comparison.
How Each Component Contributes to the System:
ATR-Based Regime Classification (The Foundation)
The strategy calculates ATR over 21 periods, smooths it with a 13-period EMA to reduce noise from wicks, then divides by price to get a normalized percentage. This ATR% is classified into three regimes:
- Compression (ATR% < 0.8%): Market is consolidating, breakouts are more likely but false signals are common
- Expansion (ATR% 0.8% - 1.6%): Normal trending conditions
- Velocity (ATR% > 1.6%): High volatility, larger moves but also larger adverse excursions
This regime classification then controls stop distances, profit targets, trailing stop offsets, and signal strength requirements. The regime acts as a "meta-parameter" that tunes the entire system.
EMA Ribbon (8/21/34) - Trend Structure Detection
The three EMAs establish trend direction and structure. When EMA 8 > EMA 21 > EMA 34, the trend structure is bullish. The slope of the middle EMA (21) is calculated over 8 bars and converted to degrees using arctangent. This slope measurement quantifies trend strength, not just direction.
Why these specific periods? The 8/21/34 sequence follows Fibonacci-like spacing and provides good separation on 5-minute cryptocurrency charts. The fast EMA (8) responds to immediate price action, the mid EMA (21) represents the short-term trend, and the slow EMA (34) acts as a trend filter.
The EMA ribbon works with the regime classification: during compression regimes, the strategy requires stronger ribbon alignment before entry because false breakouts are more common.
MACD (8/21/5) - Momentum Measurement
The MACD uses faster parameters (8/21/5) than the standard (12/26/9) because cryptocurrency markets move faster than traditional markets. The histogram is smoothed with a 5-period EMA to reduce noise.
The key innovation is the adaptive histogram baseline. Instead of using a fixed threshold, the strategy calculates a rolling baseline from the smoothed absolute histogram value, then multiplies by a sensitivity factor (1.15). This means the threshold for "significant momentum" automatically adjusts based on recent momentum levels.
The MACD works with the regime classification: during velocity regimes, the histogram baseline is effectively higher because recent momentum has been stronger, preventing entries on relatively weak momentum.
RSI (21 period) and MFI (21 period) - Independent Momentum Confirmation
RSI measures momentum using price changes only. MFI (Money Flow Index) measures momentum using price AND volume. By requiring both to confirm, the strategy filters out price moves that lack volume support.
The 21-period length is longer than typical (14) to reduce noise on 5-minute charts. The trigger threshold (55 for longs, 45 for shorts) is slightly offset from 50 to require momentum in the trade direction, not just neutral readings.
These indicators work together: a signal requires RSI > 55 AND MFI > 55 for longs. This dual confirmation reduces false signals from price manipulation or low-volume moves.
Bollinger Bands (1.5 mult) and Keltner Channels (1.8 mult) - Squeeze Detection
When Bollinger Bands contract inside Keltner Channels, volatility is compressing and a breakout is likely. This is the "squeeze" condition. When the bands expand back outside the channels, the squeeze "releases."
The strategy uses a 1.5 multiplier for Bollinger Bands (tighter than standard 2.0) and 1.8 for Keltner Channels. These values were chosen to identify meaningful squeezes on 5-minute cryptocurrency charts without triggering too frequently.
The squeeze detection works with the regime classification: squeeze releases during compression regimes receive additional signal strength points because breakouts from consolidation are more significant.
Volume Impulse Detection - Institutional Participation Filter
The strategy calculates a volume baseline (34-period SMA) and standard deviation. A "volume impulse" is detected when current volume exceeds the baseline by 1.15x OR when the volume z-score exceeds 0.5.
This filter ensures entries occur when there is meaningful market participation, not during low-volume periods where price moves are less reliable.
Volume impulse is required for all entries and adds points to the composite signal strength score.
Cycle Oscillator - Trend Alignment Filter
The strategy calculates a 55-period EMA as a cycle basis, then measures price deviation from this basis as a percentage. When price is more than 0.15% above the cycle basis, the cycle is bullish. When more than 0.15% below, the cycle is bearish.
This filter prevents counter-trend entries. Long signals require bullish cycle alignment; short signals require bearish cycle alignment.
BTC Dominance Filter (Optional) - Market Regime Filter
The strategy can optionally use BTC.D (Bitcoin Dominance) as a market regime filter. When BTC dominance is rising (slope > 0.12), the market is in "risk-off" mode and long entries on altcoins are filtered. When dominance is falling (slope < -0.12), short entries are filtered.
This filter is optional because the BTC.D data feed may lag during low-liquidity periods.
How The Components Work Together (The Mashup Justification):
The strategy uses a composite scoring system where each signal pathway contributes points:
Trend Break pathway (30 points): Requires EMA ribbon alignment + positive slope + price breaks above recent structure high
Momentum Surge pathway (30 points): Requires MACD histogram > adaptive baseline + MACD line > signal + RSI > 55 + MFI > 55 + volume impulse
Squeeze Release pathway (25 points): Requires BB inside KC (squeeze) then release + momentum bias + histogram confirmation
Micro Pullback pathway (15 points): Requires shallow retracement to fast EMA within established trend + histogram confirmation + volume impulse
Additional modifiers:
+5 points if volume impulse is present, -5 if absent
+5 points in velocity regime, -2 in compression regime
+5 points if cycle is aligned, -5 if counter-trend
A trade only executes when the composite score reaches the minimum threshold (default 55) AND all filters agree (session, cycle bias, BTC dominance if enabled).
This scoring system is the core innovation: instead of requiring ALL conditions to be true (which would generate very few signals) or ANY condition to be true (which would generate too many false signals), the strategy requires ENOUGH conditions to be true, with different conditions contributing different weights based on their reliability.
HOW THE STRATEGY CALCULATES ENTRIES AND EXITS
Entry Logic:
1. Calculate current volatility regime from ATR%
2. Calculate all indicator values (MACD, EMA, RSI, MFI, squeeze, volume)
3. Evaluate each signal pathway and sum points
4. Check all filters (session, cycle, dominance, kill switch)
5. If composite score >= 55 AND all filters pass, generate entry signal
6. Calculate position size based on risk per trade and regime-adjusted stop distance
7. Execute entry with regime name as comment
Position Sizing Formula:
RiskCapital = Equity * (0.65 / 100)
StopDistance = ATR * StopMultiplier(regime)
RawQuantity = RiskCapital / StopDistance
MaxQuantity = Equity * (12 / 100) / Price
Quantity = min(RawQuantity, MaxQuantity)
Quantity = round(Quantity / 0.001) * 0.001
This ensures each trade risks approximately 0.65% of equity regardless of volatility, while capping total exposure at 12% of equity.
Stop Loss Calculation:
Stop distance is ATR multiplied by a regime-specific multiplier:
Compression regime: 1.05x ATR (tighter stops because moves are smaller)
Expansion regime: 1.55x ATR (standard stops)
Velocity regime: 2.1x ATR (wider stops to avoid premature exits during volatility)
Take Profit Calculation:
Target distance is ATR multiplied by regime-specific multiplier and base risk/reward:
Compression regime: 1.6x ATR * 1.8 base R:R * 0.9 regime bonus = approximately 2.6x ATR
Expansion regime: 2.05x ATR * 1.8 base R:R * 1.0 regime bonus = approximately 3.7x ATR
Velocity regime: 2.8x ATR * 1.8 base R:R * 1.15 regime bonus = approximately 5.8x ATR
Trailing Stop Logic:
When adaptive trailing is enabled, the strategy calculates a trailing offset based on ATR and regime:
Compression regime: 1.1x base offset (looser trailing to avoid noise)
Expansion regime: 1.0x base offset (standard)
Velocity regime: 0.8x base offset (tighter trailing to lock in profits during fast moves)
The trailing stop only activates when it would be tighter than the initial stop.
Momentum Fail-Safe Exits:
The strategy closes positions early if momentum reverses:
Long positions close if MACD histogram turns negative OR EMA ribbon structure breaks (fast EMA crosses below mid EMA)
Short positions close if MACD histogram turns positive OR EMA ribbon structure breaks
This prevents holding through momentum reversals even if stop loss hasn't been hit.
Kill Switch:
If maximum drawdown exceeds 6.5%, the strategy disables new entries until manually reset. This prevents continued trading during adverse conditions.
HOW TO USE THIS STRATEGY
Step 1: Apply to Chart
Use a 5-minute chart of a high-liquidity cryptocurrency perpetual (BTC/USDT, ETH/USDT recommended)
Ensure at least 200 bars of history are loaded for indicator stabilization
Use standard candlestick charts only (not Heikin Ashi, Renko, or other non-standard types)
Step 2: Understand the Visual Elements
EMA Ribbon: Three lines (8/21/34 periods) showing trend structure. Bullish when stacked upward, bearish when stacked downward.
Background Color: Shows current volatility regime
- Indigo/dark blue = Compression (low volatility)
- Purple = Expansion (normal volatility)
- Magenta/pink = Velocity (high volatility)
Bar Colors: Reflect signal strength divergence. Brighter colors indicate stronger directional bias.
Triangle Markers: Entry signals. Up triangles below bars = long entry. Down triangles above bars = short entry.
Dashboard (top-right): Real-time display of regime, ATR%, signal strengths, position status, stops, targets, and risk metrics.
Step 3: Interpret the Dashboard
Regime: Current volatility classification (Compression/Expansion/Velocity)
ATR%: Normalized volatility as percentage of price
Long/Short Strength: Current composite signal scores (0-100)
Cycle Osc: Price deviation from 55-period EMA as percentage
Dominance: BTC.D slope and filter status
Position: Current position direction or "Flat"
Stop/Target: Current stop loss and take profit levels
Kill Switch: Status of drawdown protection
Volume Z: Current volume z-score
Impulse: Whether volume impulse condition is met
Step 4: Adjust Parameters for Your Needs
For more conservative trading: Increase "Minimum Composite Signal Strength" to 65 or higher
For more aggressive trading: Decrease to 50 (but expect more false signals)
For higher timeframes (15m+): Increase "Structure Break Window" to 12-15, increase "RSI Momentum Trigger" to 58
For lower liquidity pairs: Increase "Volume Impulse Multiplier" to 1.3, increase slippage in strategy properties
To disable short selling: Uncheck "Enable Short Structure"
To disable BTC dominance filter: Uncheck "BTC Dominance Confirmation"
STRATEGY PROPERTIES (BACKTEST SETTINGS)
These are the exact settings used in the strategy's Properties dialog box. You must use these same settings when evaluating the backtest results shown in the publication:
Initial Capital: $100,000
Justification: This amount is higher than typical retail accounts. I chose this value to demonstrate percentage-based returns that scale proportionally. The strategy uses percentage-based position sizing (0.65% risk per trade), so a $10,000 account would see the same percentage returns with 10x smaller position sizes. The absolute dollar amounts in the backtest should be interpreted as percentages of capital.
Commission: 0.04% (commission_value = 0.04)
Justification: This reflects typical perpetual futures exchange fees. Major exchanges charge between 0.02% (maker) and 0.075% (taker). The 0.04% value is a reasonable middle estimate. If your exchange charges different fees, adjust this value accordingly. Higher fees will reduce net profitability.
Slippage: 1 tick
Justification: This is conservative for liquid pairs like BTC/USDT on major exchanges during normal conditions. For less liquid altcoins or during high volatility, actual slippage may be higher. If you trade less liquid pairs, increase this value to 2-3 ticks for more realistic results.
Pyramiding: 1
Justification: No position stacking. The strategy holds only one position at a time. This simplifies risk management and prevents overexposure.
calc_on_every_tick: true
Justification: The strategy evaluates on every price update, not just bar close. This is necessary for scalping timeframes where waiting for bar close would miss opportunities. Note that this setting means backtest results may differ slightly from bar-close-only evaluation.
calc_on_order_fills: true
Justification: The strategy recalculates immediately after order fills for faster response to position changes.
RISK PER TRADE JUSTIFICATION
The default risk per trade is 0.65% of equity. This is well within the TradingView guideline that "risking more than 5-10% on a trade is not typically considered viable."
With the 12% maximum exposure cap, even if the strategy takes multiple consecutive losses, the total risk remains manageable. The kill switch at 6.5% drawdown provides additional protection by halting new entries during adverse conditions.
The position sizing formula ensures that stop distance (which varies by regime) is accounted for, so actual risk per trade remains approximately 0.65% regardless of volatility conditions.
SAMPLE SIZE CONSIDERATIONS
For statistically meaningful backtest results, you should select a dataset that generates at least 100 trades. On 5-minute BTC/USDT charts, this typically requires:
2-3 months of data during normal market conditions
1-2 months during high-volatility periods
3-4 months during low-volatility consolidation periods
The strategy's selectivity (requiring 55+ composite score plus all filters) means it generates fewer signals than less filtered approaches. If your backtest shows fewer than 100 trades, extend the date range or reduce the minimum signal strength threshold.
Fewer than 100 trades produces statistically unreliable results. Win rate, profit factor, and other metrics can vary significantly with small sample sizes.
STRATEGY DESIGN COMPROMISES AND LIMITATIONS
Every strategy involves trade-offs. Here are the compromises made in this design and the limitations you should understand:
Selectivity vs. Opportunity Trade-off
The 55-point minimum threshold filters many potential trades. This reduces false signals but also misses valid setups that don't meet all criteria. Lowering the threshold increases trade frequency but decreases win rate. There is no "correct" threshold; it depends on your preference for fewer higher-quality signals vs. more signals with lower individual quality.
Regime Classification Lag
The ATR-based regime detection uses historical data (21 periods + 13-period smoothing). It cannot predict sudden volatility spikes. During flash crashes or black swan events, the strategy may be classified in the wrong regime for several bars before the classification updates. This is an inherent limitation of any lagging indicator.
Indicator Parameter Sensitivity
The default parameters (MACD 8/21/5, EMA 8/21/34, RSI 21, etc.) are tuned for BTC/ETH perpetuals on 5-minute charts during 2024 market conditions. Different assets, timeframes, or market regimes may require different parameters. There is no guarantee that parameters optimized on historical data will perform similarly in the future.
BTC Dominance Filter Limitations
The CRYPTOCAP:BTC.D data feed may lag during low-liquidity periods or weekends. The dominance slope calculation uses a 5-bar SMA, adding additional delay. If you notice the filter behaving unexpectedly, consider disabling it.
Backtest vs. Live Execution Differences
TradingView backtesting does not replicate actual broker execution. Key differences:
Backtests assume perfect fills at calculated prices; real execution involves order book depth, latency, and partial fills
The calc_on_every_tick setting improves backtest realism but still cannot capture sub-bar price action or order book dynamics
Commission and slippage settings are estimates; actual costs vary by exchange, time of day, and market conditions
Funding rates on perpetual futures are not modeled in backtests and can significantly impact profitability over time
Exchange-specific limitations (position limits, liquidation mechanics, order types) are not modeled
Market Condition Dependencies
This strategy is designed for trending and breakout conditions. During extended sideways consolidation with no clear direction, the strategy may generate few signals or experience whipsaws. No strategy performs well in all market conditions.
Cryptocurrency-Specific Risks
Cryptocurrency markets operate 24/7 without session boundaries. This means:
No natural "overnight" risk reduction
Volatility can spike at any time
Liquidity varies significantly by time of day
Exchange outages or issues can occur at any time
WHAT THIS STRATEGY DOES NOT DO
To be straightforward about limitations:
This strategy does not guarantee profits. Past backtest performance does not indicate future results.
This strategy does not predict the future. It reacts to current conditions based on historical patterns.
This strategy does not account for funding rates, which can significantly impact perpetual futures profitability.
This strategy does not model exchange-specific execution issues (partial fills, requotes, outages).
This strategy does not adapt to fundamental news events or black swan scenarios.
This strategy is not optimized for all market conditions. It may underperform during extended consolidation.
IMPORTANT RISK WARNINGS
Past performance does not guarantee future results. The backtest results shown reflect specific historical market conditions and parameter settings. Markets change constantly, and strategies that performed well historically may underperform or lose money in the future. A single backtest run does not constitute proof of future profitability.
Trading involves substantial risk of loss. Cryptocurrency derivatives are highly volatile instruments. You can lose your entire investment. Only trade with capital you can afford to lose completely.
This is not financial advice. This strategy is provided for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute investment advice, trading recommendations, or any form of financial guidance. The author is not a licensed financial advisor.
You are responsible for your own decisions. Before using this strategy with real capital:
Thoroughly understand the code and logic by reading the open-source implementation
Forward test with paper trading or very small positions for an extended period
Verify that commission, slippage, and execution assumptions match your actual trading environment
Understand that live results will differ from backtest results
Consider consulting with a qualified financial advisor
No guarantees or warranties. This strategy is provided "as is" without any guarantees of profitability, accuracy, or suitability for any purpose. The author is not responsible for any losses incurred from using this strategy.
OPEN-SOURCE CODE STRUCTURE
The strategy code is organized into these sections for readability:
Configuration Architecture: Input parameters organized into logical groups (Core Controls, Optimization Constants, Regime Intelligence, Signal Pathways, Risk Architecture, Visualization)
Helper Functions: calcQty() for position sizing, clamp01() and normalize() for value normalization, calcMFI() for Money Flow Index calculation
Core Indicator Engine: EMA ribbon, ATR and regime classification, MACD with adaptive baseline, RSI, MFI, volume analytics, cycle oscillator, BTC dominance filter, squeeze detection
Signal Pathway Logic: Trend break, momentum surge, squeeze release, micro pullback pathways with composite scoring
Entry/Exit Orchestration: Signal filtering, position sizing, entry execution, stop/target calculation, trailing stop logic, momentum fail-safe exits
Visualization Layer: EMA plots, regime background, bar coloring, signal labels, dashboard table
You can read and modify any part of the code. Understanding the logic before deployment is strongly recommended.
- Made with passion by officialjackofalltrades
Trend Strength Matrix [JOAT]Trend Strength Matrix — Multi-Timeframe Confluence Analysis System
This indicator addresses a specific analytical challenge: how to efficiently compare multiple technical measurements across different timeframes while accounting for their varying scales and interpretations. Rather than managing separate indicator windows with different scales, this tool normalizes four distinct analytical approaches to a common -1 to +1 scale and presents them in a unified matrix format.
Why This Combination Adds Value
The core problem this indicator solves is analytical fragmentation. Traders often use multiple indicators but struggle with:
1. **Scale Inconsistency**: RSI ranges 0-100, MACD has no fixed range, ADX ranges 0-100 but measures strength not direction
2. **Timeframe Coordination**: Checking multiple timeframes requires switching between charts or cramming multiple indicators
3. **Cognitive Load**: Processing different indicator types simultaneously creates mental overhead
4. **Confluence Assessment**: Determining when multiple approaches agree requires manual comparison
This indicator specifically addresses these issues by creating a standardized analytical framework where different measurement approaches can be directly compared both within and across timeframes.
Originality and Technical Innovation
While the individual components (RSI, MACD, ADX, Moving Average) are standard, the originality lies in:
1. **Unified Normalization System**: Each component is mathematically transformed to a -1 to +1 scale using component-specific normalization that preserves the indicator's core characteristics
2. **Multi-Timeframe Weighting Algorithm**: Higher timeframes receive proportionally more weight (40% current, 25% next, 20% third, 15% fourth) based on the principle that longer timeframes provide more significant context
3. **Real-Time Confluence Scoring**: The composite calculation provides an instant assessment of how much the different analytical approaches agree
4. **Adaptive Visual Encoding**: The heatmap format allows immediate pattern recognition of agreement/disagreement across both indicators and timeframes
How the Components Work Together
Each component measures a different aspect of market behavior, and their combination provides a more complete analytical picture:
**Momentum Component (RSI-based)**: Measures the velocity of price changes by comparing average gains to losses
**Trend Component (MACD-based)**: Measures the relationship between fast and slow moving averages, indicating trend acceleration/deceleration
**Strength Component (ADX-based)**: Measures trend strength regardless of direction, then applies directional bias
**Position Component (MA-based)**: Measures price position relative to a reference average
The mathematical relationship between these components creates a comprehensive view:
- When all four agree (similar colors), it suggests multiple analytical approaches are aligned
- When they disagree (mixed colors), it highlights analytical uncertainty or transition periods
- The composite score quantifies the degree of agreement numerically
Detailed Component Analysis
**1. Momentum Oscillator Component**
This component transforms RSI into a centered oscillator by subtracting 50 and dividing by 50, creating a -1 to +1 range where 0 represents equilibrium between buying and selling pressure.
// Momentum calculation normalized to -1 to +1 scale
float rsi = ta.rsi(close, rsiLength)
float rsiScore = (rsi - 50) / 50
// Result: 0 at equilibrium, +1 at extreme overbought, -1 at extreme oversold
**2. Moving Average Convergence Component**
MACD is normalized by its own volatility (standard deviation) to create a bounded oscillator. This prevents the unbounded nature of MACD from dominating the composite calculation.
// MACD normalized by its historical volatility
= ta.macd(close, macdFast, macdSlow, macdSignal)
float macdStdev = ta.stdev(macdLine, 100)
float macdScore = macdStdev != 0 ? math.max(-1, math.min(1, macdLine / (macdStdev * 2))) : 0
**3. Directional Movement Component**
This combines ADX (strength) with directional movement (+DI vs -DI) to create a directional strength measurement. ADX alone shows strength but not direction; this component adds directional context.
// ADX-based directional strength
= calcADX(adxLength)
float adxStrength = math.min(adx / 50, 1) // Normalize ADX to 0-1
float adxDirection = plusDI > minusDI ? 1 : -1 // Direction bias
float adxScore = adxStrength * adxDirection // Combine strength and direction
**4. Price Position Component**
This measures price deviation from a moving average, weighted by the magnitude of deviation to distinguish between minor and significant displacements.
// Price position relative to moving average
float ma = ta.sma(close, maLength)
float maDirection = close > ma ? 1 : -1
float maDeviation = math.abs(close - ma) / ma * 10 // Percentage deviation scaled
float maScore = math.max(-1, math.min(1, maDirection * math.min(maDeviation, 1)))
Multi-Timeframe Integration Logic
The multi-timeframe system uses a weighted average that gives more influence to higher timeframes:
// Timeframe weighting system
float currentTF = composite * 0.40 // Current timeframe: 40%
float higherTF1 = composite_tf2 * 0.25 // Next higher: 25%
float higherTF2 = composite_tf3 * 0.20 // Third higher: 20%
float higherTF3 = composite_tf4 * 0.15 // Fourth higher: 15%
float multiTFComposite = currentTF + higherTF1 + higherTF2 + higherTF3
This weighting reflects the principle that higher timeframes provide more significant context for market direction, while lower timeframes provide timing precision.
What the Dashboard Shows
The heatmap displays a grid where:
Each row represents a timeframe
Each column shows one component's normalized reading
Colors indicate the value: green shades for positive, red shades for negative, gray for neutral
The rightmost column shows the composite average for that timeframe
Visual Elements
Moving Average Line — A simple moving average plotted on the price chart
Background Tint — Subtle coloring based on the composite score
Shift Labels — Markers when the composite crosses threshold values
Dashboard Table — The main heatmap display
Inputs
Calculation Parameters:
Momentum Length (default: 14)
MACD Fast/Slow/Signal (default: 12/26/9)
Directional Movement Length (default: 14)
Moving Average Length (default: 50)
Timeframe Settings:
Enable/disable multi-timeframe analysis
Select additional timeframes to display
How to Read the Display
Similar colors across a row indicate the components are showing similar readings
Mixed colors indicate the components are showing different readings
The composite percentage shows the average of all four components
Alerts
Composite crossed above/below threshold values
Strong readings (above 50% or below -50%)
Important Limitations and Realistic Expectations
This indicator displays current analytical conditions—it does not predict future price movements
Agreement between components indicates current analytical alignment, not future price direction
All four components are based on historical price data and inherently lag price action
Market conditions can change rapidly, making current readings irrelevant
Different parameter settings will produce different readings and interpretations
No combination of technical indicators can reliably predict future market behavior
Strong readings in one direction do not guarantee continued movement in that direction
The composite score reflects mathematical relationships, not market fundamentals or sentiment
This tool should be used as one input among many in a comprehensive analytical approach
Appropriate Use Cases
This indicator is designed for:
- Analytical organization and efficiency
- Multi-timeframe confluence assessment
- Pattern recognition in indicator relationships
- Educational study of how different analytical approaches relate
- Supplementary analysis alongside other methods
This indicator is NOT designed for:
- Standalone trading signals
- Guaranteed profit generation
- Market timing precision
- Replacement of fundamental analysis
- Automated trading systems
— Made with passion by officialjackofalltrades
Smart Money Zones (FVG + OB) + MTF Trend Panel## Overview
Professional-grade institutional trading zones indicator that identifies **Fair Value Gaps (FVG)** and **Order Blocks (OB)** - key price inefficiencies where smart money operates. Includes a comprehensive **Multi-Timeframe Trend Panel** for complete market context at a glance.
## Core Features
### 🎯 Fair Value Gaps (FVG)
Fair Value Gaps occur when price moves so aggressively that it leaves an "imbalance" or "gap" in the market structure. These zones often act as magnets where price returns to find liquidity.
**Detection Logic:**
- **Bullish FVG**: When current candle's low is above the high of the candle 2 bars ago
- **Bearish FVG**: When current candle's high is below the low of the candle 2 bars ago
- Requires strong impulse candle (configurable body percentage threshold)
- Color-coded zones: Green for bullish, Red for bearish
### 📦 Order Blocks (OB)
Order Blocks represent the last opposite candle before a significant price move - the zone where institutional orders were placed before the breakout.
**Detection Logic:**
- Identifies the last bearish candle before a strong bullish breakout (Bullish OB)
- Identifies the last bullish candle before a strong bearish breakout (Bearish OB)
- Validates breakout strength using ATR multiplier (1.2x default)
- Color-coded zones: Blue for bullish, Orange for bearish
### 📊 Multi-Timeframe Trend Panel
Real-time trend analysis across **7 timeframes** displayed in an elegant dashboard:
- **1 Minute** - Ultra short-term scalping
- **5 Minutes** - Short-term momentum
- **15 Minutes** - Intraday swings
- **30 Minutes** - Session trends
- **1 Hour** - Multi-session trends
- **4 Hours** - Daily structure
- **Daily** - Long-term direction
**Visual Indicators:**
- 🟢 Green circle = Bullish trend
- 🔴 Red circle = Bearish trend
- Clean, professional table design with customizable position and size
## Intelligence Features
### 🧠 Zone Strength Rating
Every zone is automatically classified by strength based on size relative to ATR:
- **VERY STRONG** - 2.0x ATR or more (major institutional zones)
- **STRONG** - 1.5x to 2.0x ATR (significant zones)
- **MEDIUM** - 1.0x to 1.5x ATR (moderate zones)
- **WEAK** - Below 1.0x ATR (minor zones)
Strength rating helps you prioritize which zones to trade from!
### 📉 Smart Mitigation Tracking
Zones automatically track how much they've been "filled" or mitigated:
- Calculates penetration percentage as price enters the zone
- Zones turn **gray** when 50%+ mitigated or fully filled
- Option to **auto-delete** mitigated zones to keep chart clean
- Live zones extend dynamically with price action
### 🎨 Trend Filter (Optional)
When enabled, only shows zones aligned with the current trend:
- Uses customizable MA period (default 50)
- Bullish zones only appear in uptrend
- Bearish zones only appear in downtrend
- Reduces noise and false signals significantly
## Customization Options
### Display Settings
- Toggle FVGs and OBs independently
- Adjust max zones per type (5-200)
- Choose to remove or gray out mitigated zones
- Color customization for all zone types
### Detection Parameters
- **Min Impulse Body %**: Controls how strong the impulse candle must be (0.3-1.0)
- **Order Block Lookback**: How many bars to look back for OB validation (5-50)
- **ATR Length**: Period for ATR calculation (5-50)
### Trend Filter
- Enable/disable trend filtering
- Adjustable MA period for trend determination
### MTF Panel
- Show/hide the trend panel
- 4 position options: Top Right, Top Left, Bottom Right, Bottom Left
- 3 size options: Small, Normal, Large
- Customizable MA period for trend calculation across all timeframes
## Trading Applications
### 1. **Liquidity Grab Entries**
Wait for price to sweep a zone (50%+ mitigation) then enter on reversal. Smart money often "hunts" these zones before the real move begins.
### 2. **Confluence Trading**
Look for zones that align with:
- Multiple timeframe trends showing same direction
- Multiple FVGs/OBs stacking in same area
- Key support/resistance levels
### 3. **Breakout Confirmation**
Use Order Blocks to confirm the strength of breakouts. Strong OBs indicate institutional participation.
### 4. **Retracement Entries**
Enter when price returns to a fresh, unmitigated zone in the direction of the higher timeframe trend.
### 5. **Range Trading**
Identify FVG zones at range extremes - price often reverses at these inefficiencies.
## How It Works
**Fair Value Gaps** form when the middle candle creates such aggressive movement that it leaves a price gap between the high/low of surrounding candles. Institutional traders know these gaps get filled.
**Order Blocks** mark the origin of major moves. The last opposite-colored candle before a breakout is where large orders were placed. Price often returns to these zones for "retests" before continuing.
**Mitigation** happens when price returns to fill these zones. The indicator tracks this automatically, showing you which zones are still "fresh" and which have been used up.
## Best Practices
✅ **Use higher timeframe trends** - Always check the MTF panel before taking trades
✅ **Trade fresh zones** - Unmitigated zones (not gray) have the highest probability
✅ **Combine with price action** - Look for rejection wicks and engulfing candles at zones
✅ **Respect zone strength** - VERY STRONG and STRONG zones are most reliable
✅ **Use trend filter** - Especially on lower timeframes to reduce false signals
❌ **Don't overtrade** - Not every zone will react, wait for confirmation
❌ **Don't ignore context** - Check the MTF panel for conflicting trends
❌ **Don't chase** - Wait for price to come to the zone, don't enter mid-zone
## Technical Details
- **Non-repainting**: All zones are drawn on confirmed candles only
- **Performance optimized**: Uses efficient array management with per-type caps
- **Real-time updates**: Zones extend and track mitigation as price moves
- **Universal compatibility**: Works on all markets and timeframes
## Recommended Settings by Style
**Scalping (1m-5m charts):**
- Max zones: 10-15
- Use trend filter: ON
- MTF Panel: Focus on 1m-15m trends
- Remove mitigated: ON (keep chart clean)
**Day Trading (5m-1H charts):**
- Max zones: 15-20
- Use trend filter: ON
- MTF Panel: Focus on 15m-4H trends
- Remove mitigated: OFF (track zone history)
**Swing Trading (1H-D charts):**
- Max zones: 20+
- Use trend filter: Optional
- MTF Panel: Focus on 1H-1D trends
- Remove mitigated: OFF (important zones persist)
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## Perfect For
- Smart Money Concept (SMC) traders
- ICT methodology followers
- Institutional order flow traders
- Price action traders seeking key zones
- Multi-timeframe analysis enthusiasts
**Compatible with all markets:** Forex, Crypto, Stocks, Indices, Commodities, Futures
*Trade where the institutions trade. Follow the smart money.*
Smart Money Zones (FVG + OB) + MTF Trend Panel## Overview
Professional-grade institutional trading zones indicator that identifies **Fair Value Gaps (FVG)** and **Order Blocks (OB)** - key price inefficiencies where smart money operates. Includes a comprehensive **Multi-Timeframe Trend Panel** for complete market context at a glance.
## Core Features
### 🎯 Fair Value Gaps (FVG)
Fair Value Gaps occur when price moves so aggressively that it leaves an "imbalance" or "gap" in the market structure. These zones often act as magnets where price returns to find liquidity.
**Detection Logic:**
- **Bullish FVG**: When current candle's low is above the high of the candle 2 bars ago
- **Bearish FVG**: When current candle's high is below the low of the candle 2 bars ago
- Requires strong impulse candle (configurable body percentage threshold)
- Color-coded zones: Green for bullish, Red for bearish
### 📦 Order Blocks (OB)
Order Blocks represent the last opposite candle before a significant price move - the zone where institutional orders were placed before the breakout.
**Detection Logic:**
- Identifies the last bearish candle before a strong bullish breakout (Bullish OB)
- Identifies the last bullish candle before a strong bearish breakout (Bearish OB)
- Validates breakout strength using ATR multiplier (1.2x default)
- Color-coded zones: Blue for bullish, Orange for bearish
### 📊 Multi-Timeframe Trend Panel
Real-time trend analysis across **7 timeframes** displayed in an elegant dashboard:
- **1 Minute** - Ultra short-term scalping
- **5 Minutes** - Short-term momentum
- **15 Minutes** - Intraday swings
- **30 Minutes** - Session trends
- **1 Hour** - Multi-session trends
- **4 Hours** - Daily structure
- **Daily** - Long-term direction
**Visual Indicators:**
- 🟢 Green circle = Bullish trend
- 🔴 Red circle = Bearish trend
- Clean, professional table design with customizable position and size
## Intelligence Features
### 🧠 Zone Strength Rating
Every zone is automatically classified by strength based on size relative to ATR:
- **VERY STRONG** - 2.0x ATR or more (major institutional zones)
- **STRONG** - 1.5x to 2.0x ATR (significant zones)
- **MEDIUM** - 1.0x to 1.5x ATR (moderate zones)
- **WEAK** - Below 1.0x ATR (minor zones)
Strength rating helps you prioritize which zones to trade from!
### 📉 Smart Mitigation Tracking
Zones automatically track how much they've been "filled" or mitigated:
- Calculates penetration percentage as price enters the zone
- Zones turn **gray** when 50%+ mitigated or fully filled
- Option to **auto-delete** mitigated zones to keep chart clean
- Live zones extend dynamically with price action
### 🎨 Trend Filter (Optional)
When enabled, only shows zones aligned with the current trend:
- Uses customizable MA period (default 50)
- Bullish zones only appear in uptrend
- Bearish zones only appear in downtrend
- Reduces noise and false signals significantly
## Customization Options
### Display Settings
- Toggle FVGs and OBs independently
- Adjust max zones per type (5-200)
- Choose to remove or gray out mitigated zones
- Color customization for all zone types
### Detection Parameters
- **Min Impulse Body %**: Controls how strong the impulse candle must be (0.3-1.0)
- **Order Block Lookback**: How many bars to look back for OB validation (5-50)
- **ATR Length**: Period for ATR calculation (5-50)
### Trend Filter
- Enable/disable trend filtering
- Adjustable MA period for trend determination
### MTF Panel
- Show/hide the trend panel
- 4 position options: Top Right, Top Left, Bottom Right, Bottom Left
- 3 size options: Small, Normal, Large
- Customizable MA period for trend calculation across all timeframes
## Trading Applications
### 1. **Liquidity Grab Entries**
Wait for price to sweep a zone (50%+ mitigation) then enter on reversal. Smart money often "hunts" these zones before the real move begins.
### 2. **Confluence Trading**
Look for zones that align with:
- Multiple timeframe trends showing same direction
- Multiple FVGs/OBs stacking in same area
- Key support/resistance levels
### 3. **Breakout Confirmation**
Use Order Blocks to confirm the strength of breakouts. Strong OBs indicate institutional participation.
### 4. **Retracement Entries**
Enter when price returns to a fresh, unmitigated zone in the direction of the higher timeframe trend.
### 5. **Range Trading**
Identify FVG zones at range extremes - price often reverses at these inefficiencies.
## How It Works
**Fair Value Gaps** form when the middle candle creates such aggressive movement that it leaves a price gap between the high/low of surrounding candles. Institutional traders know these gaps get filled.
**Order Blocks** mark the origin of major moves. The last opposite-colored candle before a breakout is where large orders were placed. Price often returns to these zones for "retests" before continuing.
**Mitigation** happens when price returns to fill these zones. The indicator tracks this automatically, showing you which zones are still "fresh" and which have been used up.
## Best Practices
✅ **Use higher timeframe trends** - Always check the MTF panel before taking trades
✅ **Trade fresh zones** - Unmitigated zones (not gray) have the highest probability
✅ **Combine with price action** - Look for rejection wicks and engulfing candles at zones
✅ **Respect zone strength** - VERY STRONG and STRONG zones are most reliable
✅ **Use trend filter** - Especially on lower timeframes to reduce false signals
❌ **Don't overtrade** - Not every zone will react, wait for confirmation
❌ **Don't ignore context** - Check the MTF panel for conflicting trends
❌ **Don't chase** - Wait for price to come to the zone, don't enter mid-zone
## Technical Details
- **Non-repainting**: All zones are drawn on confirmed candles only
- **Performance optimized**: Uses efficient array management with per-type caps
- **Real-time updates**: Zones extend and track mitigation as price moves
- **Universal compatibility**: Works on all markets and timeframes
## Recommended Settings by Style
**Scalping (1m-5m charts):**
- Max zones: 10-15
- Use trend filter: ON
- MTF Panel: Focus on 1m-15m trends
- Remove mitigated: ON (keep chart clean)
**Day Trading (5m-1H charts):**
- Max zones: 15-20
- Use trend filter: ON
- MTF Panel: Focus on 15m-4H trends
- Remove mitigated: OFF (track zone history)
**Swing Trading (1H-D charts):**
- Max zones: 20+
- Use trend filter: Optional
- MTF Panel: Focus on 1H-1D trends
- Remove mitigated: OFF (important zones persist)
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## Perfect For
- Smart Money Concept (SMC) traders
- ICT methodology followers
- Institutional order flow traders
- Price action traders seeking key zones
- Multi-timeframe analysis enthusiasts
**Compatible with all markets:** Forex, Crypto, Stocks, Indices, Commodities, Futures
*Trade where the institutions trade. Follow the smart money.*
