BK MA Horizontal Lines
Indicator Description:
I am incredibly proud and excited to share my first indicator with the TradingView community! This tool has been instrumental in helping me optimize my positioning and maximize my trades.
Moving Averages (MAs) are among the top three most crucial indicators for trading, and I believe that the Daily, Weekly, and Monthly MAs are especially critical. The way I’ve designed this indicator allows you to combine MAs from your Daily timeframe with one or two from the Weekly or Monthly timeframes, depending on what is most relevant for the specific product or timeframe you’re analyzing.
For optimal use, I recommend:
Spacing your chart about 11 spaces from the right side.
Setting the Labels at 10 in the indicator configuration.
Keeping the line thickness at size 1, while using size 2 for my other indicator, "BK BB Horizontal Lines", which follows a similar concept but applies to Bollinger Bands.
If you find success with this indicator, I kindly ask that you give back in some way through acts of philanthropy, helping others in the best way you see fit.
Good luck to everyone, and always remember: God gives us everything. May all the glory go to the Almighty!
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Dynamic Horizontal Lines
Gann levels (squares of 9) have multiple levels. Adding lines at all these levels would add too much noise on the chart.
This indicator adds horizontal lines as per the Gann levels (Squares of 9) closest to the days close.
The current indicator add horizontal lines at the Gann level closest to the days close. It also adds 4 lines above & below the closest Gann level
I have considered Gann levels from 1 to 10000. You can append the Gann levels based on your requirements.
Draw Several Horizontal Lines [MsF]Japanese below / 日本語説明は英文の後にあります。
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This indicator that automatically draws a horizontal line by copying from the input High/Low. Useful for doing horizon analysis. It's possible to display Fibonacci based on the entered High/Low. You can get the alert of each Fibonacci point.
- Parameter
Input Upper Value: Enter the High value
Input Lower Value: Enter the Low value
Band Range Count : Enter the number of horizontal lines
Fibonacci : visible or invisible
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入力したHigh/Lowを起点に水平線を上下にコピーして自動で描画するインジケーターです。水平線分析を行うのに役立ちます。
また、入力したHigh/Lowを元にfibonacciを表示することも可能です。fibonacciについては、各ポイント毎にアラートの設定も可能です。
＜パラメータ説明＞
Input Upper Value：起点となるHighを入力してください
Input Lower Value：起点となるLowを入力してください
Band Range Count ：水平線を上下にコピーする本数を入力してください
Fibonacci ：フィボナッチが不要な場合はfalseにしてください
Current Price (Customizable) by DRtradeCurrent Price Line & Dynamic Label (Fully Customizable)
The ultimate tool for clear, real-time price visualization.
This powerful, lightweight indicator draws a clean horizontal line at the current market price, updating instantly with every price tick. Unlike other current price line scripts, this tool ensures you always see where the price is right now and provides full control over every visual element.
Key Features:
- Real-Time Tracking: The line moves dynamically with price ticks within the current candle, eliminating lag and providing true current market price awareness.
- Line Extension Control: Choose to extend: Left, Right, or Both. Helpful for scalpers and options traders
- Visual Customizations: Color, Style, Size, Width, etc.
- Label Positioning: Left of Candle, Above Candle, or Right of Candle
All customization options are available in the indicator's settings menu.
Ping me with feature reqeusts.
EMA 8, 21 and SMA 50 from daily timeframe horizontal linesShow horizontal lines after the last point of EMA8, EMA21 and SMA50 from daily timeframe. Always shows the daily lines no matter the timeframe of your chart. It can be use as a reference in intraday time frames lower than 1 day.
Muestra líneas horizontales que continúan del último punto del EMA8, EMA21 y SMA50. Siempre muestra las líneas diarias sin importar el rango de tiempo que estés utilizando. Se puede usar como líneas de referencia para intradía.
EMA 8,21 SMA 50,200 / Show horizontal linesShow horizontal lines after the last point of EMA8, EMA21, SMA50 and SMA200
Muestra líneas horizontales que continúan del último punto de la EMA8, EMA21, SMA50 y SMA200
Daily Open Horizontal LineThis script draws a horizontal line that starts in the daily open (00:00 UTC)
Basically I did this since lots of times price come back down/up to the daily open and then bounces, meaning we can take trades based on this.
Hope you enjoy it.
PD: Took the code from infernix, all the credits to him, I know shit about coding.
Infernix TDV Profile: tradingview.com/u/infernixx
Plot Horizontal Line at Open ValueThis simple indicator plots a horizontal line during the session showing the Open value at the chosen UTCTimeInput value. Remember that any value introduced for this parameter has to be expressed in UTC time.
9:00-9:59 NY Range -> 10:00-11:00 Lines (v6)//@version=6
indicator("9:00-9:59 NY Range -> 10:00-11:00 Lines (v6)", overlay=true, max_lines_count=500)
// --- state vars ---
var float sessionHigh = na
var float sessionLow = na
var line hiLine = na
var line loLine = na
var line v10 = na
var line v11 = na
// --- New York time ---
t_ny = time("America/New_York")
hr = hour(t_ny)
mn = minute(t_ny)
// --- reset / clear at 16:00 (4 PM NY) ---
if hr == 16 and mn == 0
sessionHigh := na
sessionLow := na
if not na(hiLine)
line.delete(hiLine)
hiLine := na
if not na(loLine)
line.delete(loLine)
loLine := na
if not na(v10)
line.delete(v10)
v10 := na
if not na(v11)
line.delete(v11)
v11 := na
// --- accumulate 9:00 - 9:59 NY range ---
if hr == 9
if mn == 0
sessionHigh := high
sessionLow := low
else
sessionHigh := na(sessionHigh) ? high : math.max(sessionHigh, high)
sessionLow := na(sessionLow) ? low : math.min(sessionLow, low)
// --- at 10:00 NY: draw horizontal lines (start) and vertical dashed at 10:00 ---
if hr == 10 and mn == 0
// delete previous day's horizontal lines if any
if not na(hiLine)
line.delete(hiLine)
hiLine := na
if not na(loLine)
line.delete(loLine)
loLine := na
hiLine := line.new(bar_index, sessionHigh, bar_index, sessionHigh, color=color.red, width=1, extend=extend.none)
loLine := line.new(bar_index, sessionLow, bar_index, sessionLow, color=color.red, width=1, extend=extend.none)
if not na(v10)
line.delete(v10)
v10 := na
v10 := line.new(bar_index, low, bar_index, high, color=color.red, width=1, style=line.style_dashed)
// --- at 11:00 NY: draw vertical dashed at 11:00 ---
if hr == 11 and mn == 0
if not na(v11)
line.delete(v11)
v11 := na
v11 := line.new(bar_index, low, bar_index, high, color=color.red, width=1, style=line.style_dashed)
// --- extend the horizontal lines forward every bar, but only until 11:00 ---
if hr < 11
if not na(hiLine)
line.set_x2(hiLine, bar_index)
if not na(loLine)
line.set_x2(loLine, bar_index)
// --- required output so script compiles (hidden) ---
plot(na)
RSI Overbought/Oversold + Divergence Indicator (new)//@version=5
indicator('CryptoSignalScanner - RSI Overbought/Oversold + Divergence Indicator (new)',
//---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
//--- Define Colors ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
//---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
vWhite = #FFFFFF
vViolet = #C77DF3
vIndigo = #8A2BE2
vBlue = #009CDF
vGreen = #5EBD3E
vYellow = #FFB900
vRed = #E23838
longColor = color.green
shortColor = color.red
textColor = color.white
bullishColor = color.rgb(38,166,154,0) //Used in the display table
bearishColor = color.rgb(239,83,79,0) //Used in the display table
nomatchColor = color.silver //Used in the display table
//---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
//--- Functions--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
//---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
TF2txt(TF) =>
switch TF
"S" => "RSI 1s:"
"5S" => "RSI 5s:"
"10S" => "RSI 10s:"
"15S" => "RSI 15s:"
"30S" => "RSI 30s"
"1" => "RSI 1m:"
"3" => "RSI 3m:"
"5" => "RSI 5m:"
"15" => "RSI 15m:"
"30" => "RSI 30m"
"45" => "RSI 45m"
"60" => "RSI 1h:"
"120" => "RSI 2h:"
"180" => "RSI 3h:"
"240" => "RSI 4h:"
"480" => "RSI 8h:"
"D" => "RSI 1D:"
"1D" => "RSI 1D:"
"2D" => "RSI 2D:"
"3D" => "RSI 2D:"
"3D" => "RSI 3W:"
"W" => "RSI 1W:"
"1W" => "RSI 1W:"
"M" => "RSI 1M:"
"1M" => "RSI 1M:"
"3M" => "RSI 3M:"
"6M" => "RSI 6M:"
"12M" => "RSI 12M:"
//---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
//--- Show/Hide Settings ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
//---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
rsiShowInput = input(true, title='Show RSI', group='Show/Hide Settings')
maShowInput = input(false, title='Show MA', group='Show/Hide Settings')
showRSIMAInput = input(true, title='Show RSIMA Cloud', group='Show/Hide Settings')
rsiBandShowInput = input(true, title='Show Oversold/Overbought Lines', group='Show/Hide Settings')
rsiBandExtShowInput = input(true, title='Show Oversold/Overbought Extended Lines', group='Show/Hide Settings')
rsiHighlightShowInput = input(true, title='Show Oversold/Overbought Highlight Lines', group='Show/Hide Settings')
DivergenceShowInput = input(true, title='Show RSI Divergence Labels', group='Show/Hide Settings')
//---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
//--- Table Settings --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
//---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
rsiShowTable = input(true, title='Show RSI Table Information box', group="RSI Table Settings")
rsiTablePosition = input.string(title='Location', defval='middle_right', options= , group="RSI Table Settings", inline='1')
rsiTextSize = input.string(title=' Size', defval='small', options= , group="RSI Table Settings", inline='1')
rsiShowTF1 = input(true, title='Show TimeFrame1', group="RSI Table Settings", inline='tf1')
rsiTF1 = input.timeframe("15", title=" Time", group="RSI Table Settings", inline='tf1')
rsiShowTF2 = input(true, title='Show TimeFrame2', group="RSI Table Settings", inline='tf2')
rsiTF2 = input.timeframe("60", title=" Time", group="RSI Table Settings", inline='tf2')
rsiShowTF3 = input(true, title='Show TimeFrame3', group="RSI Table Settings", inline='tf3')
rsiTF3 = input.timeframe("240", title=" Time", group="RSI Table Settings", inline='tf3')
rsiShowTF4 = input(true, title='Show TimeFrame4', group="RSI Table Settings", inline='tf4')
rsiTF4 = input.timeframe("D", title=" Time", group="RSI Table Settings", inline='tf4')
rsiShowHist = input(true, title='Show RSI Historical Columns', group="RSI Table Settings", tooltip='Show the information of the 2 previous closed candles')
//---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
//--- RSI Input Settings ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
//---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
rsiSourceInput = input.source(close, 'Source', group='RSI Settings')
rsiLengthInput = input.int(14, minval=1, title='RSI Length', group='RSI Settings', tooltip='Here we set the RSI lenght')
rsiColorInput = input.color(#26a69a, title="RSI Color", group='RSI Settings')
rsimaColorInput = input.color(#ef534f, title="RSIMA Color", group='RSI Settings')
rsiBandColorInput = input.color(#787B86, title="RSI Band Color", group='RSI Settings')
rsiUpperBandExtInput = input.int(title='RSI Overbought Extended Line', defval=80, minval=50, maxval=100, group='RSI Settings')
rsiUpperBandInput = input.int(title='RSI Overbought Line', defval=70, minval=50, maxval=100, group='RSI Settings')
rsiLowerBandInput = input.int(title='RSI Oversold Line', defval=30, minval=0, maxval=50, group='RSI Settings')
rsiLowerBandExtInput = input.int(title='RSI Oversold Extended Line', defval=20, minval=0, maxval=50, group='RSI Settings')
//---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
//--- MA Input Settings -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
//---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
maTypeInput = input.string("EMA", title="MA Type", options= , group="MA Settings")
maLengthInput = input.int(14, title="MA Length", group="MA Settings")
maColorInput = input.color(color.yellow, title="MA Color", group='MA Settings') //#7E57C2
//---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
//--- Divergence Input Settings ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
//---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
lbrInput = input(title="Pivot Lookback Right", defval=2, group='RSI Divergence Settings')
lblInput = input(title="Pivot Lookback Left", defval=2, group='RSI Divergence Settings')
lbRangeMaxInput = input(title="Max of Lookback Range", defval=10, group='RSI Divergence Settings')
lbRangeMinInput = input(title="Min of Lookback Range", defval=2, group='RSI Divergence Settings')
plotBullInput = input(title="Plot Bullish", defval=true, group='RSI Divergence Settings')
plotHiddenBullInput = input(title="Plot Hidden Bullish", defval=true, group='RSI Divergence Settings')
plotBearInput = input(title="Plot Bearish", defval=true, group='RSI Divergence Settings')
plotHiddenBearInput = input(title="Plot Hidden Bearish", defval=true, group='RSI Divergence Settings')
//---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
//--- RSI Calculation -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
//---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
rsi = ta.rsi(rsiSourceInput, rsiLengthInput)
rsiprevious = rsi
= request.security(syminfo.tickerid, rsiTF1, [rsi, rsi , rsi ], lookahead=barmerge.lookahead_on)
= request.security(syminfo.tickerid, rsiTF2, [rsi, rsi , rsi ], lookahead=barmerge.lookahead_on)
= request.security(syminfo.tickerid, rsiTF3, [rsi, rsi , rsi ], lookahead=barmerge.lookahead_on)
= request.security(syminfo.tickerid, rsiTF4, [rsi, rsi , rsi ], lookahead=barmerge.lookahead_on)
//---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
//--- MA Calculation -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
//---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
ma(source, length, type) =>
switch type
"SMA" => ta.sma(source, length)
"Bollinger Bands" => ta.sma(source, length)
"EMA" => ta.ema(source, length)
"SMMA (RMA)" => ta.rma(source, length)
"WMA" => ta.wma(source, length)
"VWMA" => ta.vwma(source, length)
rsiMA = ma(rsi, maLengthInput, maTypeInput)
rsiMAPrevious = rsiMA
//---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
//--- Stoch RSI Settings + Calculation --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
//---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
showStochRSI = input(false, title="Show Stochastic RSI", group='Stochastic RSI Settings')
smoothK = input.int(title="Stochastic K", defval=3, minval=1, maxval=10, group='Stochastic RSI Settings')
smoothD = input.int(title="Stochastic D", defval=4, minval=1, maxval=10, group='Stochastic RSI Settings')
lengthRSI = input.int(title="Stochastic RSI Lenght", defval=14, minval=1, group='Stochastic RSI Settings')
lengthStoch = input.int(title="Stochastic Lenght", defval=14, minval=1, group='Stochastic RSI Settings')
colorK = input.color(color.rgb(41,98,255,0), title="K Color", group='Stochastic RSI Settings', inline="1")
colorD = input.color(color.rgb(205,109,0,0), title="D Color", group='Stochastic RSI Settings', inline="1")
StochRSI = ta.rsi(rsiSourceInput, lengthRSI)
k = ta.sma(ta.stoch(StochRSI, StochRSI, StochRSI, lengthStoch), smoothK) //Blue Line
d = ta.sma(k, smoothD) //Red Line
//---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
//--- Divergence Settings ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
//---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
bearColor = color.red
bullColor = color.green
hiddenBullColor = color.new(color.green, 50)
hiddenBearColor = color.new(color.red, 50)
//textColor = color.white
noneColor = color.new(color.white, 100)
osc = rsi
plFound = na(ta.pivotlow(osc, lblInput, lbrInput)) ? false : true
phFound = na(ta.pivothigh(osc, lblInput, lbrInput)) ? false : true
_inRange(cond) =>
bars = ta.barssince(cond == true)
lbRangeMinInput <= bars and bars <= lbRangeMaxInput
//---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
//--- Define Plot & Line Colors ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
//---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
rsiColor = rsi >= rsiMA ? rsiColorInput : rsimaColorInput
//---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
//--- Plot Lines ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
//---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
// Create a horizontal line at a specific price level
myLine = line.new(bar_index , 75, bar_index, 75, color = color.rgb(187, 14, 14), width = 2)
bottom = line.new(bar_index , 50, bar_index, 50, color = color.rgb(223, 226, 28), width = 2)
mymainLine = line.new(bar_index , 60, bar_index, 60, color = color.rgb(13, 154, 10), width = 3)
hline(50, title='RSI Baseline', color=color.new(rsiBandColorInput, 50), linestyle=hline.style_solid, editable=false)
hline(rsiBandExtShowInput ? rsiUpperBandExtInput : na, title='RSI Upper Band', color=color.new(rsiBandColorInput, 10), linestyle=hline.style_dashed, editable=false)
hline(rsiBandShowInput ? rsiUpperBandInput : na, title='RSI Upper Band', color=color.new(rsiBandColorInput, 10), linestyle=hline.style_dashed, editable=false)
hline(rsiBandShowInput ? rsiLowerBandInput : na, title='RSI Upper Band', color=color.new(rsiBandColorInput, 10), linestyle=hline.style_dashed, editable=false)
hline(rsiBandExtShowInput ? rsiLowerBandExtInput : na, title='RSI Upper Band', color=color.new(rsiBandColorInput, 10), linestyle=hline.style_dashed, editable=false)
bgcolor(rsiHighlightShowInput ? rsi >= rsiUpperBandExtInput ? color.new(rsiColorInput, 70) : na : na, title="Show Extended Oversold Highlight", editable=false)
bgcolor(rsiHighlightShowInput ? rsi >= rsiUpperBandInput ? rsi < rsiUpperBandExtInput ? color.new(#64ffda, 90) : na : na: na, title="Show Overbought Highlight", editable=false)
bgcolor(rsiHighlightShowInput ? rsi <= rsiLowerBandInput ? rsi > rsiLowerBandExtInput ? color.new(#F43E32, 90) : na : na : na, title="Show Extended Oversold Highlight", editable=false)
bgcolor(rsiHighlightShowInput ? rsi <= rsiLowerBandInput ? color.new(rsimaColorInput, 70) : na : na, title="Show Oversold Highlight", editable=false)
maPlot = plot(maShowInput ? rsiMA : na, title='MA', color=color.new(maColorInput,0), linewidth=1)
rsiMAPlot = plot(showRSIMAInput ? rsiMA : na, title="RSI EMA", color=color.new(rsimaColorInput,0), editable=false, display=display.none)
rsiPlot = plot(rsiShowInput ? rsi : na, title='RSI', color=color.new(rsiColor,0), linewidth=1)
fill(rsiPlot, rsiMAPlot, color=color.new(rsiColor, 60), title="RSIMA Cloud")
plot(showStochRSI ? k : na, title='Stochastic K', color=colorK, linewidth=1)
plot(showStochRSI ? d : na, title='Stochastic D', color=colorD, linewidth=1)
//---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
//--- Plot Divergence -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
//---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
// Regular Bullish
// Osc: Higher Low
oscHL = osc > ta.valuewhen(plFound, osc , 1) and _inRange(plFound )
// Price: Lower Low
priceLL = low < ta.valuewhen(plFound, low , 1)
bullCond = plotBullInput and priceLL and oscHL and plFound
plot(
plFound ? osc : na,
offset=-lbrInput,
title="Regular Bullish",
linewidth=2,
color=(bullCond ? bullColor : noneColor)
)
plotshape(
DivergenceShowInput ? bullCond ? osc : na : na,
offset=-lbrInput,
title="Regular Bullish Label",
text=" Bull ",
style=shape.labelup,
location=location.absolute,
color=bullColor,
textcolor=textColor
)
//------------------------------------------------------------------------------
// Hidden Bullish
// Osc: Lower Low
oscLL = osc < ta.valuewhen(plFound, osc , 1) and _inRange(plFound )
// Price: Higher Low
priceHL = low > ta.valuewhen(plFound, low , 1)
hiddenBullCond = plotHiddenBullInput and priceHL and oscLL and plFound
plot(
plFound ? osc : na,
offset=-lbrInput,
title="Hidden Bullish",
linewidth=2,
color=(hiddenBullCond ? hiddenBullColor : noneColor)
)
plotshape(
DivergenceShowInput ? hiddenBullCond ? osc : na : na,
offset=-lbrInput,
title="Hidden Bullish Label",
text=" H Bull ",
style=shape.labelup,
location=location.absolute,
color=bullColor,
textcolor=textColor
)
//------------------------------------------------------------------------------
// Regular Bearish
// Osc: Lower High
oscLH = osc < ta.valuewhen(phFound, osc , 1) and _inRange(phFound )
// Price: Higher High
priceHH = high > ta.valuewhen(phFound, high , 1)
bearCond = plotBearInput and priceHH and oscLH and phFound
plot(
phFound ? osc : na,
offset=-lbrInput,
title="Regular Bearish",
linewidth=2,
color=(bearCond ? bearColor : noneColor)
)
plotshape(
DivergenceShowInput ? bearCond ? osc : na : na,
offset=-lbrInput,
title="Regular Bearish Label",
text=" Bear ",
style=shape.labeldown,
location=location.absolute,
color=bearColor,
textcolor=textColor
)
//------------------------------------------------------------------------------
// Hidden Bearish
// Osc: Higher High
oscHH = osc > ta.valuewhen(phFound, osc , 1) and _inRange(phFound )
// Price: Lower High
priceLH = high < ta.valuewhen(phFound, high , 1)
hiddenBearCond = plotHiddenBearInput and priceLH and oscHH and phFound
plot(
phFound ? osc : na,
offset=-lbrInput,
title="Hidden Bearish",
linewidth=2,
color=(hiddenBearCond ? hiddenBearColor : noneColor)
)
plotshape(
DivergenceShowInput ? hiddenBearCond ? osc : na : na,
offset=-lbrInput,
title="Hidden Bearish Label",
text=" H Bear ",
style=shape.labeldown,
location=location.absolute,
color=bearColor,
textcolor=textColor
)
//---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
//--- Check RSI Lineup ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
//---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
bullTF = rsi > rsi and rsi > rsi
bearTF = rsi < rsi and rsi < rsi
bullTF1 = rsi1 > rsi1_1 and rsi1_1 > rsi1_2
bearTF1 = rsi1 < rsi1_1 and rsi1_1 < rsi1_2
bullTF2 = rsi2 > rsi2_1 and rsi2_1 > rsi2_2
bearTF2 = rsi2 < rsi2_1 and rsi2_1 < rsi2_2
bullTF3 = rsi3 > rsi3_1 and rsi3_1 > rsi3_2
bearTF3 = rsi3 < rsi3_1 and rsi3_1 < rsi3_2
bullTF4 = rsi4 > rsi4_1 and rsi4_1 > rsi4_2
bearTF4 = rsi4 < rsi4_1 and rsi4_1 < rsi4_2
bbTxt(bull,bear) =>
bull ? "BULLISH" : bear ? "BEARISCH" : 'NO LINEUP'
bbColor(bull,bear) =>
bull ? bullishColor : bear ? bearishColor : nomatchColor
newTC(tBox, col, row, txt, width, txtColor, bgColor, txtHA, txtSize) =>
table.cell(table_id=tBox,column=col, row=row, text=txt, width=width,text_color=txtColor,bgcolor=bgColor, text_halign=txtHA, text_size=txtSize)
//---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
//--- Define RSI Table Setting ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
//---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
width_c0 = 0
width_c1 = 0
if rsiShowTable
var tBox = table.new(position=rsiTablePosition, columns=5, rows=6, bgcolor=color.rgb(18,22,33,50), frame_color=color.black, frame_width=1, border_color=color.black, border_width=1)
newTC(tBox, 0,1,"RSI Current",width_c0,color.orange,color.rgb(0,0,0,100),'right',rsiTextSize)
newTC(tBox, 1,1,str.format(" {0,number,#.##} ", rsi),width_c0,vWhite,rsi < 50 ? bearishColor:bullishColor,'left',rsiTextSize)
newTC(tBox, 4,1,bbTxt(bullTF, bearTF),width_c0,vWhite,bbColor(bullTF, bearTF),'center',rsiTextSize)
if rsiShowHist
newTC(tBox, 2,1,str.format(" {0,number,#.##} ", rsi ),width_c0,vWhite,rsi < 50 ? bearishColor:bullishColor,'left',rsiTextSize)
newTC(tBox, 3,1,str.format(" {0,number,#.##} ", rsi ),width_c0,vWhite,rsi < 50 ? bearishColor:bullishColor,'left',rsiTextSize)
if rsiShowTF1
newTC(tBox, 0,2,TF2txt(rsiTF1),width_c0,vWhite,color.rgb(0,0,0,100),'right',rsiTextSize)
newTC(tBox, 1,2,str.format(" {0,number,#.##} ", rsi1),width_c0,vWhite,rsi1 < 50 ? bearishColor:bullishColor,'left',rsiTextSize)
newTC(tBox, 4,2,bbTxt(bullTF1, bearTF1),width_c0,vWhite,bbColor(bullTF1,bearTF1),'center',rsiTextSize)
if rsiShowHist
newTC(tBox, 2,2,str.format(" {0,number,#.##} ", rsi1_1),width_c0,vWhite,rsi1_1 < 50 ? bearishColor:bullishColor,'left',rsiTextSize)
newTC(tBox, 3,2,str.format(" {0,number,#.##} ", rsi1_2),width_c0,vWhite,rsi1_2 < 50 ? bearishColor:bullishColor,'left',rsiTextSize)
if rsiShowTF2
newTC(tBox, 0,3,TF2txt(rsiTF2),width_c0,vWhite,color.rgb(0,0,0,100),'right',rsiTextSize)
newTC(tBox, 1,3,str.format(" {0,number,#.##} ", rsi2),width_c0,vWhite,rsi2 < 50 ? bearishColor:bullishColor,'left',rsiTextSize)
newTC(tBox, 4,3,bbTxt(bullTF2, bearTF2),width_c0,vWhite,bbColor(bullTF2,bearTF2),'center',rsiTextSize)
if rsiShowHist
newTC(tBox, 2,3,str.format(" {0,number,#.##} ", rsi2_1),width_c0,vWhite,rsi2_1 < 50 ? bearishColor:bullishColor,'left',rsiTextSize)
newTC(tBox, 3,3,str.format(" {0,number,#.##} ", rsi2_2),width_c0,vWhite,rsi2_2 < 50 ? bearishColor:bullishColor,'left',rsiTextSize)
if rsiShowTF3
newTC(tBox, 0,4,TF2txt(rsiTF3),width_c0,vWhite,color.rgb(0,0,0,100),'right',rsiTextSize)
newTC(tBox, 1,4,str.format(" {0,number,#.##} ", rsi3),width_c0,vWhite,rsi3 < 50 ? bearishColor:bullishColor,'left',rsiTextSize)
newTC(tBox, 4,4,bbTxt(bullTF3, bearTF3),width_c0,vWhite,bbColor(bullTF3,bearTF3),'center',rsiTextSize)
if rsiShowHist
newTC(tBox, 2,4,str.format(" {0,number,#.##} ", rsi3_1),width_c0,vWhite,rsi3_1 < 50 ? bearishColor:bullishColor,'left',rsiTextSize)
newTC(tBox, 3,4,str.format(" {0,number,#.##} ", rsi3_2),width_c0,vWhite,rsi3_2 < 50 ? bearishColor:bullishColor,'left',rsiTextSize)
if rsiShowTF4
newTC(tBox, 0,5,TF2txt(rsiTF4),width_c0,vWhite,color.rgb(0,0,0,100),'right',rsiTextSize)
newTC(tBox, 1,5,str.format(" {0,number,#.##} ", rsi4),width_c0,vWhite,rsi4 < 50 ? bearishColor:bullishColor,'left',rsiTextSize)
newTC(tBox, 4,5,bbTxt(bullTF4, bearTF4),width_c0,vWhite,bbColor(bullTF4,bearTF4),'center',rsiTextSize)
if rsiShowHist
newTC(tBox, 2,5,str.format(" {0,number,#.##} ", rsi4_1),width_c0,vWhite,rsi4_1 < 50 ? bearishColor:bullishColor,'left',rsiTextSize)
newTC(tBox, 3,5,str.format(" {0,number,#.##} ", rsi4_2),width_c0,vWhite,rsi4_2 < 50 ? bearishColor:bullishColor,'left',rsiTextSize)
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Price Imbalance as Consecutive Levels of AveragesOverview
The Price Imbalance as Consecutive Levels of Averages indicator is an advanced technical analysis tool designed to identify and visualize price imbalances in financial markets. Unlike traditional moving average (MA) indicators that update continuously with each new price bar, this indicator employs moving averages calculated over consecutive, non-overlapping historical windows. This unique approach leverages comparative historical data to provide deeper insights into trend strength and potential reversals, offering traders a more nuanced understanding of market dynamics and reducing the likelihood of false signals or fakeouts.
Key Features
Consecutive Rolling Moving Averages: Utilizes three distinct simple moving averages (SMAs) calculated over consecutive, non-overlapping windows to capture different historical segments of price data.
Dynamic Color-Coded Visualization: SMA lines change color and style based on the relationship between the averages, highlighting both extreme and normal market conditions.
Median and Secondary Median Lines: Provides additional layers of price distribution insight during normal trend conditions through the plotting of primary and secondary median lines.
Fakeout Prevention: Filters out short-term volatility and sharp price movements by requiring consistent historical alignment of multiple moving averages.
Customizable Parameters: Offers flexibility to adjust SMA window lengths and line extensions to align with various trading strategies and timeframes.
Real-Time Updates with Historical Context: Continuously recalculates and updates SMA lines based on comparative historical windows, ensuring that the indicator reflects both current and past market conditions.
Inputs & Settings
Rolling Window Lengths:
Window 1 Length (Most Recent) Bars: Number of bars used to calculate the most recent SMA. (Default: 5, Range: 2–300)
Window 2 Length (Preceding) Bars: Number of bars for the second SMA, shifted by Window 1. (Default: 8, Range: 2–300)
Window 3 Length (Third Rolling) Bars: Number of bars for the third SMA, shifted by the combined lengths of Window 1 and Window 2. (Default: 13, Range: 2–300)
Horizontal Line Extension:
Horizontal Line Extension (Bars): Determines how far each SMA line extends horizontally on the chart. (Default: 10 bars, Range: 1–100)
Functionality and Theory
1. Calculating Consecutive Simple Moving Averages (SMAs):
The indicator calculates three SMAs, each based on distinct and consecutive historical windows of price data. This approach contrasts with traditional MAs that continuously update with each new price bar, offering a static view of past trends rather than an ongoing one.
Mean1 (SMA1): Calculated over the most recent Window 1 Length bars. Represents the short-term trend.
Mean1=∑i=1N1CloseiN1
Mean1=N1∑i=1N1Closei
Where N1N1 is the length of Window 1.
Mean2 (SMA2): Calculated over the preceding Window 2 Length bars, shifted back by Window 1 Length bars. Represents the medium-term trend.
\text{Mean2} = \frac{\sum_{i=1}^{N_2} \text{Close}_{i + N_1}}}{N_2}
Where N2N2 is the length of Window 2.
Mean3 (SMA3): Calculated over the third rolling Window 3 Length bars, shifted back by the combined lengths of Window 1 and Window 2 bars. Represents the long-term trend.
\text{Mean3} = \frac{\sum_{i=1}^{N_3} \text{Close}_{i + N_1 + N_2}}}{N_3}
Where N3N3 is the length of Window 3.
2. Determining Market Conditions:
The relationship between the three SMAs categorizes the market condition into either extreme or normal states, enabling traders to quickly assess trend strength and potential reversals.
Extreme Bullish:
Mean3Mean2>Mean1
Mean3>Mean2>Mean1
Indicates a strong and sustained downward trend. SMA lines are colored purple and styled as dashed lines.
Normal Bullish:
Mean1>Mean2andnot in extreme bullish condition
Mean1>Mean2andnot in extreme bullish condition
Indicates a standard upward trend. SMA lines are colored green and styled as solid lines.
Normal Bearish:
Mean1Mean2>Mean1
Mean3>Mean2>Mean1
Normal Bullish:
Mean1>Mean2andnot in Extreme Bullish
Mean1>Mean2andnot in Extreme Bullish
Normal Bearish:
Mean1 Mean2 > Mean3
Visualization: All three SMAs are displayed as gold dashed lines.
Median Lines: Not displayed to maintain chart clarity.
Interpretation: Indicates a strong and sustained upward trend. Traders may consider entering long positions, confident in the trend's strength without the distraction of additional lines.
2. Normal Bullish Condition:
SMAs Alignment: Mean1 > Mean2 (not in extreme condition)
Visualization: Mean1 and Mean2 are green solid lines; Mean3 is gray.
Median Lines: A thin blue dotted median line is plotted between Mean1 and Mean2, with two additional thin blue dashed lines as secondary medians.
Interpretation: Confirms an upward trend while providing deeper insights into price distribution. Traders can use the median and secondary median lines to identify optimal entry points and manage risk more effectively.
3. Extreme Bearish Condition:
SMAs Alignment: Mean3 > Mean2 > Mean1
Visualization: All three SMAs are displayed as purple dashed lines.
Median Lines: Not displayed to maintain chart clarity.
Interpretation: Indicates a strong and sustained downward trend. Traders may consider entering short positions, confident in the trend's strength without the distraction of additional lines.
4. Normal Bearish Condition:
SMAs Alignment: Mean1 < Mean2 (not in extreme condition)
Visualization: Mean1 and Mean2 are red solid lines; Mean3 is gray.
Median Lines: A thin blue dotted median line is plotted between Mean1 and Mean2, with two additional thin blue dashed lines as secondary medians.
Interpretation: Confirms a downward trend while providing deeper insights into price distribution. Traders can use the median and secondary median lines to identify optimal entry points and manage risk more effectively.
Customization and Flexibility
The Price Imbalance as Consecutive Levels of Averages indicator is highly adaptable, allowing traders to tailor it to their specific trading styles and market conditions through adjustable parameters:
SMA Window Lengths: Modify the lengths of Window 1, Window 2, and Window 3 to capture different historical trend segments, whether focusing on short-term fluctuations or long-term movements.
Line Extension: Adjust the horizontal extension of SMA and median lines to align with different trading horizons and chart preferences.
Color and Style Preferences: While default colors and styles are optimized for clarity, traders can customize these elements to match their personal chart aesthetics and enhance visual differentiation.
This flexibility ensures that the indicator remains versatile and applicable across various markets, asset classes, and trading strategies, providing valuable insights tailored to individual trading needs.
Conclusion
The Price Imbalance as Consecutive Levels of Averages indicator offers a comprehensive and innovative approach to analyzing price trends and imbalances within financial markets. By utilizing three consecutive, non-overlapping SMAs and incorporating median lines during normal trend conditions, the indicator provides clear and actionable insights into trend strength and price distribution. Its unique design leverages comparative historical data, distinguishing it from traditional moving averages and enhancing its utility in identifying genuine market movements while minimizing false signals. This dynamic and customizable tool empowers traders to refine their technical analysis, optimize their trading strategies, and navigate the markets with greater confidence and precision.
Daksh RSI POINT to ShootHere are the key points and features of the Pine Script provided:
### 1. **Indicator Settings**:
- The indicator is named **"POINT and Shoot"** and is set for non-overlay (`overlay=false`) on the chart.
- `max_bars_back=4000` is defined, indicating the maximum number of bars that the script can reference.
### 2. **Input Parameters**:
- `Src` (Source): The price source, default is `close`.
- `rsilen` (RSI Length): The length for calculating RSI, default is 20.
- `linestylei`: Style for the trend lines (`Solid` or `Dashed`).
- `linewidth`: Width of the plotted lines, between 1 and 4.
- `showbroken`: Option to show broken trend lines.
- `extendlines`: Option to extend trend lines.
- `showpivot`: Show pivot points (highs and lows).
- `showema`: Show a weighted moving average (WMA) line.
- `len`: Length for calculating WMA, default is 9.
### 3. **RSI Calculation**:
- Calculates a custom RSI value using relative moving averages (`ta.rma`), and optionally uses On-Balance Volume (`ta.obv`) if `indi` is set differently.
- Plots RSI values as a green or red line depending on its position relative to the WMA.
### 4. **Pivot Points**:
- Utilizes the `ta.pivothigh` and `ta.pivotlow` functions to detect pivot highs and lows over the defined period.
- Stores up to 10 recent pivot points for highs and lows.
### 5. **Trend Line Drawing**:
- Lines are drawn based on pivot highs and lows.
- Calculates potential trend lines using linear interpolation and validates them by checking if subsequent bars break or respect the trend.
- If the trend is broken, and `showbroken` is enabled, it draws dotted lines to represent these broken trends.
### 6. **Line Management**:
- Initializes multiple lines (`l1` to `l20` and `t1` to `t20`) and uses these lines for drawing uptrend and downtrend lines.
- The maximum number of lines is set to 20 for uptrends and 20 for downtrends, due to a limit on the total number of lines that can be displayed on the chart.
### 7. **Line Style and Color**:
- Defines different colors for uptrend lines (`ulcolor = color.red`) and downtrend lines (`dlcolor = color.blue`).
- Line styles are determined by user input (`linestyle`) and use either solid or dashed patterns.
- Broken lines use a dotted style to indicate invalidated trends.
### 8. **Pivot Point Plotting**:
- Plots labels "H" and "L" for pivot highs and lows, respectively, to visually indicate turning points on the chart.
### 9. **Utility Functions**:
- Uses helper functions to get the values and positions of the last 10 pivot points, such as `getloval`, `getlopos`, `gethival`, and `gethipos`.
- The script uses custom logic for line placement based on whether the pivots are lower lows or higher highs, with lines adjusted dynamically based on price movement.
### 10. **Plotting and Visuals**:
- The main RSI line is plotted using a color gradient based on its position relative to the WMA.
- Horizontal lines (`hline1` and `hline2`) are used for visual reference at RSI levels of 60 and 40.
- Filled regions between these horizontal lines provide visual cues for potential overbought or oversold zones.
These are the main highlights of the script, which focuses on trend detection, visualization of pivot points, and dynamic line plotting based on price action.
ZigZag█ Overview
This Pine Script™ library provides a comprehensive implementation of the ZigZag indicator using advanced object-oriented programming techniques. It serves as a developer resource rather than a standalone indicator, enabling Pine Script™ programmers to incorporate sophisticated ZigZag calculations into their own scripts.
Pine Script™ libraries contain reusable code that can be imported into indicators, strategies, and other libraries. For more information, consult the Libraries section of the Pine Script™ User Manual.
█ About the Original
This library is based on TradingView's official ZigZag implementation .
The original code provides a solid foundation with user-defined types and methods for calculating ZigZag pivot points.
█ What is ZigZag?
The ZigZag indicator filters out minor price movements to highlight significant market trends.
It works by:
1. Identifying significant pivot points (local highs and lows)
2. Connecting these points with straight lines
3. Ignoring smaller price movements that fall below a specified threshold
Traders typically use ZigZag for:
- Trend confirmation
- Identifying support and resistance levels
- Pattern recognition (such as Elliott Waves)
- Filtering out market noise
The algorithm identifies pivot points by analyzing price action over a specified number of bars, then only changes direction when price movement exceeds a user-defined percentage threshold.
█ My Enhancements
This modified version extends the original library with several key improvements:
1. Support and Resistance Visualization
- Adds horizontal lines at pivot points
- Customizable line length (offset from pivot)
- Adjustable line width and color
- Option to extend lines to the right edge of the chart
2. Support and Resistance Zones
- Creates semi-transparent zone areas around pivot points
- Customizable width for better visibility of important price levels
- Separate colors for support (lows) and resistance (highs)
- Visual representation of price areas rather than just single lines
3. Zig Zag Lines
- Separate colors for upward and downward ZigZag movements
- Visually distinguishes between bullish and bearish price swings
- Customizable colors for text
- Width customization
4. Enhanced Settings Structure
- Added new fields to the Settings type to support the additional features
- Extended Pivot type with supportResistance and supportResistanceZone fields
- Comprehensive configuration options for visual elements
These enhancements make the ZigZag more useful for technical analysis by clearly highlighting support/resistance levels and zones, and providing clearer visual cues about market direction.
█ Technical Implementation
This library leverages Pine Script™'s user-defined types (UDTs) to create a robust object-oriented architecture:
- Settings : Stores configuration parameters for calculation and display
- Pivot : Represents pivot points with their visual elements and properties
- ZigZag : Manages the overall state and behavior of the indicator
The implementation follows best practices from the Pine Script™ User Manual's Style Guide and uses advanced language features like methods and object references. These UDTs represent Pine Script™'s most advanced feature set, enabling sophisticated data structures and improved code organization.
For newcomers to Pine Script™, it's recommended to understand the language fundamentals before working with the UDT implementation in this library.
█ Usage Example
//@version=6
indicator("ZigZag Example", overlay = true, shorttitle = 'ZZA', max_bars_back = 5000, max_lines_count = 500, max_labels_count = 500, max_boxes_count = 500)
import andre_007/ZigZag/1 as ZIG
var group_1 = "ZigZag Settings"
//@variable Draw Zig Zag on the chart.
bool showZigZag = input.bool(true, "Show Zig-Zag Lines", group = group_1, tooltip = "If checked, the Zig Zag will be drawn on the chart.", inline = "1")
// @variable The deviation percentage from the last local high or low required to form a new Zig Zag point.
float deviationInput = input.float(5.0, "Deviation (%)", minval = 0.00001, maxval = 100.0,
tooltip = "The minimum percentage deviation from a previous pivot point required to change the Zig Zag's direction.", group = group_1, inline = "2")
// @variable The number of bars required for pivot detection.
int depthInput = input.int(10, "Depth", minval = 1, tooltip = "The number of bars required for pivot point detection.", group = group_1, inline = "3")
// @variable registerPivot (series bool) Optional. If `true`, the function compares a detected pivot
// point's coordinates to the latest `Pivot` object's `end` chart point, then
// updates the latest `Pivot` instance or adds a new instance to the `ZigZag`
// object's `pivots` array. If `false`, it does not modify the `ZigZag` object's
// data. The default is `true`.
bool allowZigZagOnOneBarInput = input.bool(true, "Allow Zig Zag on One Bar", tooltip = "If checked, the Zig Zag calculation can register a pivot high and pivot low on the same bar.",
group = group_1, inline = "allowZigZagOnOneBar")
var group_2 = "Display Settings"
// @variable The color of the Zig Zag's lines (up).
color lineColorUpInput = input.color(color.green, "Line Colors for Up/Down", group = group_2, inline = "4")
// @variable The color of the Zig Zag's lines (down).
color lineColorDownInput = input.color(color.red, "", group = group_2, inline = "4",
tooltip = "The color of the Zig Zag's lines")
// @variable The width of the Zig Zag's lines.
int lineWidthInput = input.int(1, "Line Width", minval = 1, tooltip = "The width of the Zig Zag's lines.", group = group_2, inline = "w")
// @variable If `true`, the Zig Zag will also display a line connecting the last known pivot to the current `close`.
bool extendInput = input.bool(true, "Extend to Last Bar", tooltip = "If checked, the last pivot will be connected to the current close.",
group = group_1, inline = "5")
// @variable If `true`, the pivot labels will display their price values.
bool showPriceInput = input.bool(true, "Display Reversal Price",
tooltip = "If checked, the pivot labels will display their price values.", group = group_2, inline = "6")
// @variable If `true`, each pivot label will display the volume accumulated since the previous pivot.
bool showVolInput = input.bool(true, "Display Cumulative Volume",
tooltip = "If checked, the pivot labels will display the volume accumulated since the previous pivot.", group = group_2, inline = "7")
// @variable If `true`, each pivot label will display the change in price from the previous pivot.
bool showChgInput = input.bool(true, "Display Reversal Price Change",
tooltip = "If checked, the pivot labels will display the change in price from the previous pivot.", group = group_2, inline = "8")
// @variable Controls whether the labels show price changes as raw values or percentages when `showChgInput` is `true`.
string priceDiffInput = input.string("Absolute", "", options = ,
tooltip = "Controls whether the labels show price changes as raw values or percentages when 'Display Reversal Price Change' is checked.",
group = group_2, inline = "8")
// @variable If `true`, the Zig Zag will display support and resistance lines.
bool showSupportResistanceInput = input.bool(true, "Show Support/Resistance Lines",
tooltip = "If checked, the Zig Zag will display support and resistance lines.", group = group_2, inline = "9")
// @variable The number of bars to extend the support and resistance lines from the last pivot point.
int supportResistanceOffsetInput = input.int(50, "Support/Resistance Offset", minval = 0,
tooltip = "The number of bars to extend the support and resistance lines from the last pivot point.", group = group_2, inline = "10")
// @variable The width of the support and resistance lines.
int supportResistanceWidthInput = input.int(1, "Support/Resistance Width", minval = 1,
tooltip = "The width of the support and resistance lines.", group = group_2, inline = "11")
// @variable The color of the support lines.
color supportColorInput = input.color(color.red, "Support/Resistance Color", group = group_2, inline = "12")
// @variable The color of the resistance lines.
color resistanceColorInput = input.color(color.green, "", group = group_2, inline = "12",
tooltip = "The color of the support/resistance lines.")
// @variable If `true`, the support and resistance lines will be drawn as zones.
bool showSupportResistanceZoneInput = input.bool(true, "Show Support/Resistance Zones",
tooltip = "If checked, the support and resistance lines will be drawn as zones.", group = group_2, inline = "12-1")
// @variable The color of the support zones.
color supportZoneColorInput = input.color(color.new(color.red, 70), "Support Zone Color", group = group_2, inline = "12-2")
// @variable The color of the resistance zones.
color resistanceZoneColorInput = input.color(color.new(color.green, 70), "", group = group_2, inline = "12-2",
tooltip = "The color of the support/resistance zones.")
// @variable The width of the support and resistance zones.
int supportResistanceZoneWidthInput = input.int(10, "Support/Resistance Zone Width", minval = 1,
tooltip = "The width of the support and resistance zones.", group = group_2, inline = "12-3")
// @variable If `true`, the support and resistance lines will extend to the right of the chart.
bool supportResistanceExtendInput = input.bool(false, "Extend to Right",
tooltip = "If checked, the lines will extend to the right of the chart.", group = group_2, inline = "13")
// @variable References a `Settings` instance that defines the `ZigZag` object's calculation and display properties.
var ZIG.Settings settings =
ZIG.Settings.new(
devThreshold = deviationInput,
depth = depthInput,
lineColorUp = lineColorUpInput,
lineColorDown = lineColorDownInput,
textUpColor = lineColorUpInput,
textDownColor = lineColorDownInput,
lineWidth = lineWidthInput,
extendLast = extendInput,
displayReversalPrice = showPriceInput,
displayCumulativeVolume = showVolInput,
displayReversalPriceChange = showChgInput,
differencePriceMode = priceDiffInput,
draw = showZigZag,
allowZigZagOnOneBar = allowZigZagOnOneBarInput,
drawSupportResistance = showSupportResistanceInput,
supportResistanceOffset = supportResistanceOffsetInput,
supportResistanceWidth = supportResistanceWidthInput,
supportColor = supportColorInput,
resistanceColor = resistanceColorInput,
supportResistanceExtend = supportResistanceExtendInput,
supportResistanceZoneWidth = supportResistanceZoneWidthInput,
drawSupportResistanceZone = showSupportResistanceZoneInput,
supportZoneColor = supportZoneColorInput,
resistanceZoneColor = resistanceZoneColorInput
)
// @variable References a `ZigZag` object created using the `settings`.
var ZIG.ZigZag zigZag = ZIG.newInstance(settings)
// Update the `zigZag` on every bar.
zigZag.update()
//#endregion
The example code demonstrates how to create a ZigZag indicator with customizable settings. It:
1. Creates a Settings object with user-defined parameters
2. Instantiates a ZigZag object using these settings
3. Updates the ZigZag on each bar to detect new pivot points
4. Automatically draws lines and labels when pivots are detected
This approach provides maximum flexibility while maintaining readability and ease of use.
Big Candle Trend█ OVERVIEW
The "Big Candle Trend" indicator is a technical analysis tool written in Pine Script® v6 that identifies large signal candles on the chart and determines the trend direction based on the analysis of all candles within a specified period. Designed for traders seeking a simple yet effective tool to identify key market movements and trends, the indicator provides clarity and precision through flexible settings, trend line visualization, and retracement lines on signal candles.
█ CONCEPTS
The goal of the "Big Candle Trend" indicator was to create a tool based solely on the size of candle bodies and their relative positions, making it universal and effective across all markets (stocks, forex, cryptocurrencies) and timeframes. Unlike traditional indicators that often rely on complex formulas or external data (e.g., volume), this indicator uses simple yet powerful price action logic. Large signal candles are identified by comparing their body size to the average body size over a selected period, and the trend is determined by analyzing price changes over a longer period relative to the average candle body size. Additionally, the indicator draws horizontal lines on signal candles, aiding in setting Stop Loss levels or delayed entries.
█ FEATURES
Large Signal Candle Detection: Identifies candles with a body larger than the average body multiplied by a user-defined multiplier, aligned with the trend (if the trend filter is enabled). Signals are displayed as triangles (green for bullish, red for bearish).
Trend Analysis: Determines the trend (uptrend, downtrend, or neutral) by comparing the price change over a selected period (trend_length) to the average candle body size multiplied by a trend strength multiplier. The trend starts when:
Uptrend: The price change (difference between the current close and the close from an earlier period) is positive and exceeds the average candle body size multiplied by the trend strength multiplier (avg_body_trend * trend_mult).
Downtrend: The price change is negative and exceeds, in absolute value, the average candle body size multiplied by the trend strength multiplier.
Neutral Trend: The price change is below the required threshold, indicating no clear market direction.The trend ends when the price change no longer meets the conditions for an uptrend or downtrend, transitioning to a neutral state or switching to the opposite trend when the price change reverses and meets the conditions for the new trend. This approach differs from standard methods as it focuses on price dynamics in the context of candle body size, offering a more intuitive and direct way to gauge trend strength.
Smoothed Trend Line: Displays a trend line based on the average price (HL2, i.e., the average of the high and low of a candle), smoothed using a user-defined smoothing parameter. The trend line reflects the market direction but is not tied to breakouts, unlike many other trend indicators, allowing for more flexible interpretation.
Retracement Lines: Draws horizontal lines on signal candles at a user-defined level (e.g., 0.618). The lines are displayed to the right of the candle, with a width of one candle. For bullish candles, the line is measured from the top of the body (close) downward, and for bearish candles, from the bottom of the body (close) upward, aiding in setting Stop Loss or delayed entries.
Trend Option: Option to enable a trend filter that limits large candle signals to those aligned with the current trend, enhancing signal precision.
Customizable Visualization: Allows customization of colors for uptrend, downtrend, and neutral states, trend line style, and shadow fill between the trend line and price.
Alerts: Built-in alerts for large signal candles (bullish and bearish) and trend changes (start of uptrend, downtrend, or neutral trend).
█ HOW TO USE
Add to Chart: Apply the indicator to your TradingView chart via the Pine Editor or Indicators menu.
Configure Settings:
Candle Settings:
Average Period (Candles): Sets the period for calculating the average candle body size.
Large Candle Multiplier: Multiplier determining how large a candle’s body must be to be considered "large".
Trend Settings:
Trend Period: Period for analyzing price changes to determine the trend.
Trend Strength Multiplier: Multiplier setting the minimum price change required to identify a significant trend.
Trend Line Smoothing: Degree of smoothing for the trend line.
Show Trend Line: Enables/disables the display of the trend line.
Apply Trend Filter: Limits large candle signals to those aligned with the current trend.
Trend Colors:
Customize colors for uptrend (green), downtrend (red), and neutral (gray) states, and enable/disable shadow fill.
Retracement Settings:
Retracement Level (0.0-1.0): Sets the level for lines on signal candles (e.g., 0.618).
Line Width: Sets the thickness of retracement lines.
Interpreting Signals:
Bullish Signal: A green triangle below the candle indicates a large bullish candle aligned with an uptrend (if the trend filter is enabled). A horizontal line is drawn to the right of the candle at the retracement level, measured from the top of the body downward.
Bearish Signal: A red triangle above the candle indicates a large bearish candle aligned with a downtrend (if the trend filter is enabled). A horizontal line is drawn to the right of the candle at the retracement level, measured from the bottom of the body upward.
rend Line: Shows the market direction (green for uptrend, red for downtrend, gray for neutral). Unlike many indicators, the trend line’s color is not tied to its breakout, allowing for more flexible interpretation of market dynamics.
Alerts: Set up alerts in TradingView for large signal candles or trend changes to receive real-time notifications.
Combining with Other Tools: Use the indicator alongside other technical analysis tools, such as support/resistance levels, RSI, moving averages, or Fair Value Gaps (FVG), to confirm signals.
█ APPLICATIONS
Price Action Trading: Large signal candles can indicate key market moments, such as breakouts of support/resistance levels or strong price rejections. Use signal candles in conjunction with support/resistance levels or FVG to identify entry opportunities. Retracement lines help set Stop Loss levels (e.g., below the line for bullish candles, above for bearish) or delayed entries after price returns to the retracement level and confirms trend continuation. Note that large candles often generate Fair Value Gaps (FVG), which should be considered when setting Stop Loss levels.
Trend Strategies: Enable the trend filter to limit signals to those aligned with the dominant market direction. For example, in an uptrend, look for large bullish candles as continuation signals. The indicator can also be used for position pyramiding, adding positions as subsequent large candles confirm trend continuation.
Practical Approach:
Large candles with high volume may indicate strong market participation, increasing signal reliability.
The trend line helps visually assess market direction and confirm large candle signals.
Retracement lines on signal candles aid in identifying key levels for Stop Loss or delayed entries.
█ NOTES
The indicator works across all markets and timeframes due to its universal logic based on candle body size and relative positioning.
Adjust settings (e.g., trend period, large candle multiplier, retracement level) to suit your trading style and timeframe.
Test the indicator on various markets (stocks, forex, cryptocurrencies) and timeframes to optimize its performance.
Use in conjunction with other technical analysis tools to enhance signal accuracy.
simple swing indicator-KTRNSE:NIFTY
1. Pivot High/Low as Lines:
Purpose: Identifies local peaks (pivot highs) and troughs (pivot lows) in price and draws horizontal lines at these levels.
How it Works:
A pivot high occurs when the price is higher than the surrounding bars (based on the pivotLength parameter).
A pivot low occurs when the price is lower than the surrounding bars.
These pivots are drawn as horizontal lines at the price level of the pivot.
Visualization:
Pivot High: A red horizontal line is drawn at the price level of the pivot high.
Pivot Low: A green horizontal line is drawn at the price level of the pivot low.
Example:
Imagine the price is trending up, and at some point, it forms a peak. The script identifies this peak as a pivot high and draws a red line at the price of that peak. Similarly, if the price forms a trough, the script will draw a green line at the low point.
2. Moving Averages (20-day and 50-day):
Purpose: Plots the 20-day and 50-day simple moving averages (SMA) on the chart.
How it Works:
The 20-day SMA smooths the closing price over the last 20 days.
The 50-day SMA smooths the closing price over the last 50 days.
These lines provide an overview of short-term and long-term price trends.
Visualization:
20-day SMA: A blue line showing the 20-day moving average.
50-day SMA: An orange line showing the 50-day moving average.
Example:
When the price is above both moving averages, it indicates an uptrend. If the price crosses below these averages, it might signal a downtrend.
3. Supertrend:
Purpose: The Supertrend is an indicator based on the Average True Range (ATR) and is used to track the market trend.
How it Works:
When the market is in an uptrend, the Supertrend line will be green.
When the market is in a downtrend, the Supertrend line will be red.
Visualization:
Uptrend: The Supertrend line will be plotted in green.
Downtrend: The Supertrend line will be plotted in red.
Example:
If the price is above the Supertrend, the market is considered to be in an uptrend, and if the price is below the Supertrend, the market is in a downtrend.
4. Momentum (Rate of Change):
Purpose: Measures the rate at which the price changes over a set period, showing if the momentum is positive or negative.
How it Works:
The Rate of Change (ROC) measures how much the price has changed over a certain number of periods (e.g., 14).
Positive ROC indicates upward momentum, and negative ROC indicates downward momentum.
Visualization:
Positive ROC: A purple line is plotted above the zero line.
Negative ROC: A purple line is plotted below the zero line.
Example:
If the ROC line is above zero, it means the price is increasing, suggesting bullish momentum. If the ROC is below zero, it indicates bearish momentum.
5. Volume:
Purpose: Displays the volume of traded assets, giving insight into the strength of price movements.
How it Works:
The script will color the volume bars based on whether the price closed higher or lower than the previous bar.
Green bars indicate bullish volume (closing price higher than the previous bar), and red bars indicate bearish volume (closing price lower than the previous bar).
Visualization:
Bullish Volume: Green volume bars when the price closes higher.
Bearish Volume: Red volume bars when the price closes lower.
Example:
If you see a green volume bar, it suggests that the market is participating in an uptrend, and the price has closed higher than the previous period. Red bars indicate a downtrend or selling pressure.
6. MACD (Moving Average Convergence Divergence):
Purpose: The MACD is a trend-following momentum indicator that shows the relationship between two moving averages of the price.
How it Works:
The MACD Line is the difference between the 12-period EMA (Exponential Moving Average) and the 26-period EMA.
The Signal Line is the 9-period EMA of the MACD Line.
The MACD Histogram shows the difference between the MACD line and the Signal line.
Visualization:
MACD Line: A blue line representing the difference between the 12-period and 26-period EMAs.
Signal Line: An orange line representing the 9-period EMA of the MACD line.
MACD Histogram: A red or green histogram that shows the difference between the MACD line and the Signal line.
Example:
When the MACD line crosses above the Signal line, it’s considered a bullish signal. When the MACD line crosses below the Signal line, it’s considered a bearish signal.
Full Chart Example:
Imagine you're looking at a price chart with all the indicators:
Pivot High/Low Lines are drawn as red and green horizontal lines.
20-day and 50-day SMAs are plotted as blue and orange lines, respectively.
Supertrend shows a green or red line indicating the trend.
Momentum (ROC) is shown as a purple line oscillating around zero.
Volume bars are green or red based on whether the close is higher or lower.
MACD appears as a blue line and orange line, with a red or green histogram showing the MACD vs. Signal line difference.
How the Indicators Work Together:
Trend Confirmation: If the price is above the Supertrend line and both SMAs are trending up, it indicates a strong bullish trend.
Momentum: If the ROC is positive and the MACD line is above the Signal line, it further confirms bullish momentum.
Volume: Increasing volume, especially with green bars, suggests that the trend is being supported by active participation.
By using these combined indicators, you can get a comprehensive view of the market's trend, momentum, and potential reversal points (via pivot highs and lows).
Magic Linear Regression Channel [MW]Introduction
The Magic Linear Regression Channel indicator provides users with a way to quickly include a linear regression channel ANYWHERE on their chart, in order to find channel breakouts and bounces within any time period. It uses a novel method that allows users to adjust the start and end period of the regression channel in order to quickly make adjustments faster, with fewer steps, and with more precision than with any other linear regression channel tool. It includes Fibonacci bands AND a horizontal mode in order for users to quickly define significant price levels based on the high, low, open, and close prices defined by the start period.
Settings
Start Time: This is initially MANUALLY SELECTED ON THE CHART when the indicator is first loaded.
End time: This is also initially MANUALLY SELECTED ON THE CHART when the indicator is first loaded.
Horizontal Line: This forces the baseline to be horizontal. The band distance is defined by the maximum price distance from the band.
Horizontal Line Type: This snaps the horizontal line to the close, high, low, or open price. Or, it can also use a regression calculation for the selected time period to define the y-position of the line.
Extend Line N Bars: How many bars to the left in which to extend the baseline and bands.
Show Baseline ONLY!!: Removes all lines except the baseline and it’s extension.
Add Half Band: Includes a band that is half the distance between the baseline and the top and bottom bands
Add Outer Fibonacci Band: Includes a band that is 1.618 (phi) times the default band distance
Add Inner Fibonacci Band - Upper: Includes a band that is 0.618 (1/phi) times the default band distance
Add Inner Fibonacci Band - Lower: Includes a band that is 0.382 (1 - 1/phi) times the default band distance
Calculations
This indicator uses the least squares approach for generating a straight regression line, which can be reviewed at Wikipedia’s “Simple Linear Regression” page. It sums all of the x-values, and y-values, as well as the sum of the product of corresponding x and y values, and the sum of the squares of the x-values. These values are used to calculate the slope and intercept using the following equations:
slope = (n * sum_xy - sum_x * sum_y) / (n * sum_xx - sum_x * sum_x)
And
intercept = (sum_y - slope * sum_x) / n
The slope and intercept are then used to generate the baseline and the corresponding bands using the user-selected offsets.
How to Use
When the Magic Linear Regression Channel indicator is first added to the chart, there will be a blue prompt behind the “Indicators, Metrics & Strategies” window. Close the window, then select a START POINT by clicking at a desired location on the chart. Next, you will be prompted to select an END POINT. The end point MUST be placed after the START POINT. At this time a channel will be generated. Once you’ve selected the START POINT and END POINT, you can adjust them by dragging them anywhere on the chart. Each adjustment will generate a new channel making it easier for you to quickly visualize and recognize any channel exits and bounces.
The Magic Linear Regression Channel indicator works great at identifying wave patterns. Place the start line at a top or bottom pivot point. Place the end line at the next respective top or bottom pivot. This will give you a complete wave form to work with. When price reaches a band and rejects, it can be a strong indication that price may move back to one of the bands in the channel. If price exits the channel with volume that supports the exit, it may be an indication of a breakout.
You can also use the horizontal mode to identify key levels, then add Fibonacci bands based on regression calculations for the given time period to provide more meaningful areas of support and resistance.
Other Usage Notes and Limitations
Occasionally, off-by-1 errors appear which makes the extended lines protrude at a slightly incorrect angle. This is a known bug and will be addressed in the next release.
It's important for traders to be aware of the limitations of any indicator and to use them as part of a broader, well-rounded trading strategy that includes risk management, fundamental analysis, and other tools that can help with reducing false signals, determining trend direction, and providing additional confirmation for a trade decision. Diversifying strategies and not relying solely on one type of indicator or analysis can help mitigate some of these risks.
nPOC Levels by Tyler### Explanation of the Pine Script
This Pine Script identifies and displays weekly naked Points of Control (nPOCs) on a TradingView chart. An nPOC represents a Point of Control (POC) from a previous week that has not been revisited by price action in subsequent weeks. These nPOCs are extended to the right as horizontal lines, indicating potential support or resistance levels.
#### Script Overview
1. **Indicator Declaration:**
```pinescript
//@version=5
indicator("Weekly nPOCs", overlay=true)
```
- The script is defined as a version 5 Pine Script.
- The `indicator` function sets the script's name ("Weekly nPOCs") and specifies that the indicator should be overlaid on the price chart (`overlay=true`).
2. **Function to Calculate POC:**
```pinescript
f_poc(_hl2, _vol) =>
var float vol_profile = na
if (na(vol_profile))
vol_profile := array.new_float(100, 0.0)
_bin_size = (high - low) / 100
for i = 0 to 99
if _hl2 >= low + i * _bin_size and _hl2 < low + (i + 1) * _bin_size
array.set(vol_profile, i, array.get(vol_profile, i) + _vol)
max_volume = array.max(vol_profile)
poc_index = array.indexof(vol_profile, max_volume)
poc_price = low + poc_index * _bin_size + _bin_size / 2
poc_price
```
- The function `f_poc` calculates the Point of Control (POC) for a given period.
- It takes two parameters: `_hl2` (the average of the high and low prices) and `_vol` (volume).
- A volume profile array (`vol_profile`) is initialized to store volume data across different price bins.
- The price range between the high and low is divided into 100 bins (`_bin_size`).
- The function iterates over each bin, accumulating the volumes for prices within each bin.
- The bin with the maximum volume is identified as the POC (`poc_price`).
3. **Variables to Store Weekly Data:**
```pinescript
var float poc = na
var float prev_poc = na
var line poc_lines = na
if na(poc_lines)
poc_lines := array.new_line(0)
```
- `poc` stores the current week's POC.
- `prev_poc` stores the previous week's POC.
- `poc_lines` is an array to store lines representing nPOCs. The array is initialized if it is `na` (not initialized).
4. **Calculate Weekly POC:**
```pinescript
is_new_week = ta.change(time('W')) != 0
if (is_new_week)
prev_poc := poc
poc := f_poc(hl2, volume)
if not na(prev_poc)
line new_poc_line = line.new(x1=bar_index, y1=prev_poc, x2=bar_index + 100, y2=prev_poc, color=color.red, width=2)
label.new(x=bar_index, y=prev_poc, text="nPOC", style=label.style_label_down, color=color.red, textcolor=color.white)
array.push(poc_lines, new_poc_line)
```
- `is_new_week` checks if the current bar is the start of a new week using the `ta.change(time('W'))` function.
- If it's a new week, the previous week's POC is stored in `prev_poc`, and the current week's POC is calculated using `f_poc`.
- If `prev_poc` is not `na`, a new line (`new_poc_line`) representing the nPOC is created, extending it to the right (for 100 bars).
- A label is created at the `prev_poc` level, marking it as "nPOC".
- The new line is added to the `poc_lines` array.
5. **Remove Old Lines:**
```pinescript
if array.size(poc_lines) > 52
line.delete(array.shift(poc_lines))
```
- This section ensures that only the last 52 weeks of nPOCs are kept to avoid cluttering the chart.
- If the `poc_lines` array contains more than 52 lines, the oldest line is deleted using `array.shift`.
6. **Plot the Current Week's POC as a Reference:**
```pinescript
plot(poc, title="Current Weekly POC", color=color.blue, linewidth=2, style=plot.style_line)
```
- The current week's POC is plotted as a blue line on the chart for reference.
#### Summary
This script calculates and identifies weekly Points of Control (POCs) and marks them as nPOCs if they remain untouched by subsequent price action. These nPOCs are displayed as horizontal lines extending to the right, providing traders with potential support or resistance levels. The script also manages the number of lines plotted to maintain a clear and uncluttered chart.
Linear Regression Forecast (ADX Adaptive)Linear Regression Forecast (ADX Adaptive)
This indicator is a dynamic price projection tool that combines multiple linear regression forecasts into a single, adaptive forecast curve. By integrating trend strength via the ADX and directional bias, it aims to visualize how price might evolve in different market environments—from strong trends to mean-reverting conditions.
Core Concept:
This tool builds forward price projections based on a blend of linear regression models with varying lookback lengths (from 2 up to a user-defined max). It then adjusts those projections using two key mechanisms:
ADX-Weighted Forecast Blending
In trending conditions (high ADX), the model follows the raw forecast direction. In ranging markets (low ADX), the forecast flips or reverts, biasing toward mean-reversion. A logistic transformation of directional bias, controlled by a steepness parameter, determines how aggressively this blending reacts to price behavior.
Volatility Scaling
The forecast’s magnitude is scaled based on ADX and directional conviction. When trends are unclear (low ADX or neutral bias), the projection range expands to reflect greater uncertainty and volatility.
How It Works:
Regression Curve Generation
For each regression length from 2 to maxLength, a forward projection is calculated using least-squares linear regression on the selected price source. These forecasts are extrapolated into the future.
Directional Bias Calculation
The forecasted points are analyzed to determine a normalized bias value in the range -1 to +1, where +1 means strongly bullish, -1 means strongly bearish, and 0 means neutral.
Logistic Bias Transformation
The raw bias is passed through a logistic sigmoid function, with a user-defined steepness. This creates a probability-like weight that favors either following or reversing the forecast depending on market context.
ADX-Based Weighting
ADX determines the weighting between trend-following and mean-reversion modes. Below ADX 20, the model favors mean-reversion. Above 25, it favors trend-following. Between 20 and 25, it linearly blends the two.
Blended Forecast Curve
Each forecast point is blended between trend-following and mean-reverting values, scaled for volatility.
What You See:
Forecast Lines: Projected future price paths drawn in green or red depending on direction.
Bias Plot: A separate plot showing post-blend directional bias as a percentage, where +100 is strongly bullish and -100 is strongly bearish.
Neutral Line: A dashed horizontal line at 0 percent bias to indicate neutrality.
User Inputs:
-Max Regression Length
-Price Source
-Line Width
-Bias Steepness
-ADX Length and Smoothing
Use Cases:
Visualize expected price direction under different trend conditions
Adjust trading behavior depending on trending vs ranging markets
Combine with other tools for deeper analysis
Important Notes:
This indicator is for visualization and analysis only. It does not provide buy or sell signals and should not be used in isolation. It makes assumptions based on historical price action and should be interpreted with market context.
Fibonacci - RSI OscillatorIndicator Overview
The Fibonacci RSI Oscillator calculates the Relative Strength Index (RSI) based on a dynamically adjusting level derived from recent price action and a fixed Fibonacci ratio (0.236). This differs from standard RSI, which is calculated directly on the closing price. The objective is to measure momentum relative to a level that adapts to recent peaks and valleys.
Core Calculation Mechanism
Peak/Valley Tracking: The script identifies the highest high (state_peak) and lowest low (state_valley) since the last detected change in short-term directional bias (state_dir).
Dynamic Level Calculation: A level (state_dyn_level) is calculated using a fixed 0.236 Fibonacci ratio relative to the tracked peak and valley:
If bias is up: state_dyn_level = state_peak - (state_peak - state_valley) * 0.236
If bias is down: state_dyn_level = state_valley + (state_peak - state_valley) * 0.236
This level adjusts automatically when a new peak or valley is established in the current directional bias. If price crosses the dynamic level against the current bias, the bias flips, and the level recalculates.
Optional Source Smoothing: The calculated state_dyn_level can optionally be smoothed using a user-selected moving average (SMA, EMA, WMA, HMA, RMA) before the RSI calculation.
RSI Calculation: The standard RSI formula is applied to the (optionally smoothed) state_dyn_level series to produce the primary oscillator value (val_primary_osc).
Signal Line: A moving average (type and length configurable) is calculated on the val_primary_osc to generate the val_sig_line.
Key Features & Components
Dynamic Fibonacci Level: The core input for the RSI calculation, based on recent peaks/valleys and the 0.236 ratio.
Fibonacci Level RSI: The primary oscillator line representing the RSI of the dynamic level.
Signal Line: A moving average of the primary RSI line.
Overbought/Oversold Levels: User-defined threshold lines.
Optional Source Smoothing: Configurable MA smoothing applied to the dynamic level before RSI calculation.
Gradient RSI Color : Option to color the primary RSI line based on its value relative to OB/Mid/OS levels.
Zone & OB/OS Fills: Visual fills for the 0-50 / 50-100 zones and specific fills when the RSI enters OB/OS territory.
Background Gradient: Optional vertical background color gradient based on the RSI's position between 0 and 100.
Configurable Parameters: Inputs for lengths, MA types, OB/OS levels, colors, line widths, and feature toggles.
Visual Elements Explained
Fibonacci Level RSI Line: The main plotted oscillator (color/gradient/width configurable).
Signal Line: The moving average of the RSI line (color/width/MA type configurable).
OB/OS Lines: Horizontal lines plotted at the set OB/OS levels (color/width configurable).
Mid-Line (50): Horizontal line plotted at 50 (color/width configurable).
Zone Fills:
Background fill between 0-50 and 50-100 (colors configurable).
Conditional fill between the RSI line and the 50 line when RSI > OB level or RSI < OS level (colors configurable).
Background Gradient: Optional background coloring where transparency varies vertically with the RSI level (base colors and transparency range configurable).
Configuration Options
Users can adjust the following parameters in the indicator settings:
Smoothing: Enable/disable dynamic level smoothing; set length and MA type.
RSI: Set the RSI calculation length.
Signal Line: Set the signal line smoothing length and MA type.
Levels: Define Overbought and Oversold numeric thresholds.
Visuals: Configure colors and widths for the RSI line, signal line, OB/OS lines, mid-line, zone fills, and OB/OS fills.
Gradients: Enable/disable and configure colors for the RSI line gradient; enable/disable and configure colors/transparency for the background gradient.
Interpretation Notes
The oscillator reflects the momentum of the dynamic Fibonacci level, not directly the price. Divergences, OB/OS readings, and signal line crossovers should be interpreted in this context.
The behavior may differ from standard RSI, potentially offering a smoother output or highlighting different momentum patterns depending on market structure and volatility.
As with any indicator, signals should be used in conjunction with other analysis methods and risk management practices. It is not designed as a standalone trading system.
Risk Disclaimer:
Trading involves significant risk. This indicator is provided for analytical purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Use sound risk management practices and never trade with capital you cannot afford to lose.
CRT Hourly/15m dividers and opensRange Separator is a unique tool designed to help traders visualize critical price levels and ranges on their charts. This script employs the innovative concepts of "Candles Are Ranges" and the "Power of 3 (PO3)" to enhance trading strategies by marking key time intervals and price levels.
What the Script Does:
Hourly Lines:
Automatically draws vertical lines at the start of each hour.
Provides an option to display only the current hour's line for a cleaner visual.
Allows customization of line color, width, and style.
15-Minute Lines:
Adds vertical lines at 15-minute intervals to highlight smaller time ranges.
Includes an option to draw horizontal lines at the 15-minute interval prices.
Offers customization for line color, width, and style.
Horizontal Lines:
Draws horizontal lines based on the opening, high, or low price of the selected timeframe.
Customizable options for line color, width, and style.
How the Script Works:
Candles Are Ranges: Each candle represents a price range (OHLC) on any timeframe. The script visually emphasizes these ranges, helping traders understand price action better.
Power of 3 (PO3): This concept divides price delivery into three stages: formation, turtle soup (stop hunting), and distribution/expansion. The script marks these intervals, aiding in identifying potential key levels for entries and exits.
How to Use the Script:
Adding the Script:
Apply the script to your chart and adjust the settings in the input menu.
Customize the appearance of hourly and 15-minute lines to suit your preference.
Analyzing the Chart:
Observe the hourly lines to determine higher timeframe biases.
Use 15-minute lines to identify more granular price movements.
Pay attention to horizontal lines that mark significant price levels based on your chosen criteria (open, high, low).
Trading Strategy:
Combine the script's visual aids with your understanding of the "Candles Are Ranges" and "Power of 3" concepts.
Use these visual cues to make informed decisions about potential entry and exit points.
What Makes it Original:
Integration of Candles Are Ranges and PO3 Concepts: Unlike traditional scripts that merely plot lines, this script uniquely integrates two powerful trading theories to provide a comprehensive view of price action.
Customizable Visual Aids: Offers extensive customization options for line colors, widths, and styles, allowing traders to tailor the script to their specific needs.
Enhanced Timeframe Analysis: By marking both hourly and 15-minute intervals, the script provides a detailed view of price ranges across multiple timeframes, enhancing the trader's ability to make informed decisions.
- Key script Parameters
Show Hourly Lines: Toggles the display of vertical lines marking each hour.
Hourly Lines Color: Sets the color of the hourly vertical lines.
Hourly Lines Width: Chooses the width of the hourly vertical lines (1, 2, or 3).
Hourly Lines Style: Selects the style of the hourly lines (Solid, Dashed, or Dotted).
Horizontal Line Color: Defines the color of the horizontal lines drawn at hourly intervals.
Horizontal Line Width: Determines the width of the horizontal lines (1, 2, or 3).
Horizontal Line Style: Sets the style of the horizontal lines (Solid, Dashed, or Dotted).
Horizontal Line Start Price: Specifies which price (Open, High, Low) the horizontal lines will start from.
Show Current Hour Only: Limits the display to only the current hour's horizontal line.
Show 15-Minute Lines: Toggles the display of vertical lines marking each 15-minute interval.
15-Minute Lines Color: Sets the color of the 15-minute vertical lines.
15-Minute Lines Width: Chooses the width of the 15-minute vertical lines (1, 2, or 3).
15-Minute Lines Style: Selects the style of the 15-minute lines (Solid, Dashed, or Dotted).
Show 15-Minute Horizontal Lines: Toggles the display of horizontal lines at 15-minute intervals.
15-Minute Horizontal Lines Color: Defines the color of the horizontal lines drawn at 15-minute intervals.
15-Minute Horizontal Lines Width: Determines the width of the horizontal lines (1, 2, or 3).
15-Minute Horizontal Lines Style: Sets the style of the horizontal lines (Solid, Dashed, or Dotted).
Important Notes:
- Credit to @Yazdanian and his basic "Hourly separators" indicator that plots a simple vertical line every hour which provided the idea for this version and expanded on
- This script is designed to complement your trading strategy by providing visual aids and should be used alongside other technical analysis tools.
It is not intended to issue buy or sell signals but to help you understand price ranges and potential key levels.
Disclaimer: The script is provided as-is, and the authors are not responsible for any trading losses incurred using this script. Always perform your own analysis and use proper risk management.
Supertrend Advance Pullback StrategyHandbook for the Supertrend Advance Strategy
1. Introduction
Purpose of the Handbook:
The main purpose of this handbook is to serve as a comprehensive guide for traders and investors who are looking to explore and harness the potential of the Supertrend Advance Strategy. In the rapidly changing financial market, having the right tools and strategies at one's disposal is crucial. Whether you're a beginner hoping to dive into the world of trading or a seasoned investor aiming to optimize and diversify your portfolio, this handbook offers the insights and methodologies you need. By the end of this guide, readers should have a clear understanding of how the Supertrend Advance Strategy works, its benefits, potential pitfalls, and practical application in various trading scenarios.
Overview of the Supertrend Advance Pullback Strategy:
At its core, the Supertrend Advance Strategy is an evolution of the popular Supertrend Indicator. Designed to generate buy and sell signals in trending markets, the Supertrend Indicator has been a favorite tool for many traders around the world. The Advance Strategy, however, builds upon this foundation by introducing enhanced mechanisms, filters, and methodologies to increase precision and reduce false signals.
1. Basic Concept:
The Supertrend Advance Strategy relies on a combination of price action and volatility to determine the potential trend direction. By assessing the average true range (ATR) in conjunction with specific price points, this strategy aims to highlight the potential starting and ending points of market trends.
2. Methodology:
Unlike the traditional Supertrend Indicator, which primarily focuses on closing prices and ATR, the Advance Strategy integrates other critical market variables, such as volume, momentum oscillators, and perhaps even fundamental data, to validate its signals. This multidimensional approach ensures that the generated signals are more reliable and are less prone to market noise.
3. Benefits:
One of the main benefits of the Supertrend Advance Strategy is its ability to filter out false breakouts and minor price fluctuations, which can often lead to premature exits or entries in the market. By waiting for a confluence of factors to align, traders using this advanced strategy can increase their chances of entering or exiting trades at optimal points.
4. Practical Applications:
The Supertrend Advance Strategy can be applied across various timeframes, from intraday trading to swing trading and even long-term investment scenarios. Furthermore, its flexible nature allows it to be tailored to different asset classes, be it stocks, commodities, forex, or cryptocurrencies.
In the subsequent sections of this handbook, we will delve deeper into the intricacies of this strategy, offering step-by-step guidelines on its application, case studies, and tips for maximizing its efficacy in the volatile world of trading.
As you journey through this handbook, we encourage you to approach the Supertrend Advance Strategy with an open mind, testing and tweaking it as per your personal trading style and risk appetite. The ultimate goal is not just to provide you with a new tool but to empower you with a holistic strategy that can enhance your trading endeavors.
2. Getting Started
Navigating the financial markets can be a daunting task without the right tools. This section is dedicated to helping you set up the Supertrend Advance Strategy on one of the most popular charting platforms, TradingView. By following the steps below, you'll be able to integrate this strategy into your charts and start leveraging its insights in no time.
Setting up on TradingView:
TradingView is a web-based platform that offers a wide range of charting tools, social networking, and market data. Before you can apply the Supertrend Advance Strategy, you'll first need a TradingView account. If you haven't set one up yet, here's how:
1. Account Creation:
• Visit TradingView's official website.
• Click on the "Join for free" or "Sign up" button.
• Follow the registration process, providing the necessary details and setting up your login credentials.
2. Navigating the Dashboard:
• Once logged in, you'll be taken to your dashboard. Here, you'll see a variety of tools, including watchlists, alerts, and the main charting window.
• To begin charting, type in the name or ticker of the asset you're interested in the search bar at the top.
3. Configuring Chart Settings:
• Before integrating the Supertrend Advance Strategy, familiarize yourself with the chart settings. This can be accessed by clicking the 'gear' icon on the top right of the chart window.
• Adjust the chart type, time intervals, and other display settings to your preference.
Integrating the Strategy into a Chart:
Now that you're set up on TradingView, it's time to integrate the Supertrend Advance Strategy.
1. Accessing the Pine Script Editor:
• Located at the top-center of your screen, you'll find the "Pine Editor" tab. Click on it.
• This is where custom strategies and indicators are scripted or imported.
2. Loading the Supertrend Advance Strategy Script:
• Depending on whether you have the script or need to find it, there are two paths:
• If you have the script: Copy the Supertrend Advance Strategy script, and then paste it into the Pine Editor.
• If searching for the script: Click on the “Indicators” icon (looks like a flame) at the top of your screen, and then type “Supertrend Advance Strategy” in the search bar. If available, it will show up in the list. Simply click to add it to your chart.
3. Applying the Strategy:
• After pasting or selecting the Supertrend Advance Strategy in the Pine Editor, click on the “Add to Chart” button located at the top of the editor. This will overlay the strategy onto your main chart window.
4. Configuring Strategy Settings:
• Once the strategy is on your chart, you'll notice a small settings ('gear') icon next to its name in the top-left of the chart window. Click on this to access settings.
• Here, you can adjust various parameters of the Supertrend Advance Strategy to better fit your trading style or the specific asset you're analyzing.
5. Interpreting Signals:
• With the strategy applied, you'll now see buy/sell signals represented on your chart. Take time to familiarize yourself with how these look and behave over various timeframes and market conditions.
3. Strategy Overview
What is the Supertrend Advance Strategy?
The Supertrend Advance Strategy is a refined version of the classic Supertrend Indicator, which was developed to aid traders in spotting market trends. The strategy utilizes a combination of data points, including average true range (ATR) and price momentum, to generate buy and sell signals.
In essence, the Supertrend Advance Strategy can be visualized as a line that moves with the price. When the price is above the Supertrend line, it indicates an uptrend and suggests a potential buy position. Conversely, when the price is below the Supertrend line, it hints at a downtrend, suggesting a potential selling point.
Strategy Goals and Objectives:
1. Trend Identification: At the core of the Supertrend Advance Strategy is the goal to efficiently and consistently identify prevailing market trends. By recognizing these trends, traders can position themselves to capitalize on price movements in their favor.
2. Reducing Noise: Financial markets are often inundated with 'noise' - short-term price fluctuations that can mislead traders. The Supertrend Advance Strategy aims to filter out this noise, allowing for clearer decision-making.
3. Enhancing Risk Management: With clear buy and sell signals, traders can set more precise stop-loss and take-profit points. This leads to better risk management and potentially improved profitability.
4. Versatility: While primarily used for trend identification, the strategy can be integrated with other technical tools and indicators to create a comprehensive trading system.
Type of Assets/Markets to Apply the Strategy:
1. Equities: The Supertrend Advance Strategy is highly popular among stock traders. Its ability to capture long-term trends makes it particularly useful for those trading individual stocks or equity indices.
2. Forex: Given the 24-hour nature of the Forex market and its propensity for trends, the Supertrend Advance Strategy is a valuable tool for currency traders.
3. Commodities: Whether it's gold, oil, or agricultural products, commodities often move in extended trends. The strategy can help in identifying and capitalizing on these movements.
4. Cryptocurrencies: The volatile nature of cryptocurrencies means they can have pronounced trends. The Supertrend Advance Strategy can aid crypto traders in navigating these often tumultuous waters.
5. Futures & Options: Traders and investors in derivative markets can utilize the strategy to make more informed decisions about contract entries and exits.
It's important to note that while the Supertrend Advance Strategy can be applied across various assets and markets, its effectiveness might vary based on market conditions, timeframe, and the specific characteristics of the asset in question. As always, it's recommended to use the strategy in conjunction with other analytical tools and to backtest its effectiveness in specific scenarios before committing to trades.
4. Input Settings
Understanding and correctly configuring input settings is crucial for optimizing the Supertrend Advance Strategy for any specific market or asset. These settings, when tweaked correctly, can drastically impact the strategy's performance.
Grouping Inputs:
Before diving into individual input settings, it's important to group similar inputs. Grouping can simplify the user interface, making it easier to adjust settings related to a specific function or indicator.
Strategy Choice:
This input allows traders to select from various strategies that incorporate the Supertrend indicator. Options might include "Supertrend with RSI," "Supertrend with MACD," etc. By choosing a strategy, the associated input settings for that strategy become available.
Supertrend Settings:
1. Multiplier: Typically, a default value of 3 is used. This multiplier is used in the ATR calculation. Increasing it makes the Supertrend line further from prices, while decreasing it brings the line closer.
2. Period: The number of bars used in the ATR calculation. A common default is 7.
EMA Settings (Exponential Moving Average):
1. Period: Defines the number of previous bars used to calculate the EMA. Common periods are 9, 21, 50, and 200.
2. Source: Allows traders to choose which price (Open, Close, High, Low) to use in the EMA calculation.
RSI Settings (Relative Strength Index):
1. Length: Determines how many periods are used for RSI calculation. The standard setting is 14.
2. Overbought Level: The threshold at which the asset is considered overbought, typically set at 70.
3. Oversold Level: The threshold at which the asset is considered oversold, often at 30.
MACD Settings (Moving Average Convergence Divergence):
1. Short Period: The shorter EMA, usually set to 12.
2. Long Period: The longer EMA, commonly set to 26.
3. Signal Period: Defines the EMA of the MACD line, typically set at 9.
CCI Settings (Commodity Channel Index):
1. Period: The number of bars used in the CCI calculation, often set to 20.
2. Overbought Level: Typically set at +100, denoting overbought conditions.
3. Oversold Level: Usually set at -100, indicating oversold conditions.
SL/TP Settings (Stop Loss/Take Profit):
1. SL Multiplier: Defines the multiplier for the average true range (ATR) to set the stop loss.
2. TP Multiplier: Defines the multiplier for the average true range (ATR) to set the take profit.
Filtering Conditions:
This section allows traders to set conditions to filter out certain signals. For example, one might only want to take buy signals when the RSI is below 30, ensuring they buy during oversold conditions.
Trade Direction and Backtest Period:
1. Trade Direction: Allows traders to specify whether they want to take long trades, short trades, or both.
2. Backtest Period: Specifies the time range for backtesting the strategy. Traders can choose from options like 'Last 6 months,' 'Last 1 year,' etc.
It's essential to remember that while default settings are provided for many of these tools, optimal settings can vary based on the market, timeframe, and trading style. Always backtest new settings on historical data to gauge their potential efficacy.
5. Understanding Strategy Conditions
Developing an understanding of the conditions set within a trading strategy is essential for traders to maximize its potential. Here, we delve deep into the logic behind these conditions, using the Supertrend Advance Strategy as our focal point.
Basic Logic Behind Conditions:
Every strategy is built around a set of conditions that provide buy or sell signals. The conditions are based on mathematical or statistical methods and are rooted in the study of historical price data. The fundamental idea is to recognize patterns or behaviors that have been profitable in the past and might be profitable in the future.
Buy and Sell Conditions:
1. Buy Conditions: Usually formulated around bullish signals or indicators suggesting upward price momentum.
2. Sell Conditions: Centered on bearish signals or indicators indicating downward price momentum.
Simple Strategy:
The simple strategy could involve using just the Supertrend indicator. Here:
• Buy: When price closes above the Supertrend line.
• Sell: When price closes below the Supertrend line.
Pullback Strategy:
This strategy capitalizes on price retracements:
• Buy: When the price retraces to the Supertrend line after a bullish signal and is supported by another bullish indicator.
• Sell: When the price retraces to the Supertrend line after a bearish signal and is confirmed by another bearish indicator.
Indicators Used:
EMA (Exponential Moving Average):
• Logic: EMA gives more weight to recent prices, making it more responsive to current price movements. A shorter-period EMA crossing above a longer-period EMA can be a bullish sign, while the opposite is bearish.
RSI (Relative Strength Index):
• Logic: RSI measures the magnitude of recent price changes to analyze overbought or oversold conditions. Values above 70 are typically considered overbought, and values below 30 are considered oversold.
MACD (Moving Average Convergence Divergence):
• Logic: MACD assesses the relationship between two EMAs of a security’s price. The MACD line crossing above the signal line can be a bullish signal, while crossing below can be bearish.
CCI (Commodity Channel Index):
• Logic: CCI compares a security's average price change with its average price variation. A CCI value above +100 may mean the price is overbought, while below -100 might signify an oversold condition.
And others...
As the strategy expands or contracts, more indicators might be added or removed. The crucial point is to understand the core logic behind each, ensuring they align with the strategy's objectives.
Logic Behind Each Indicator:
1. EMA: Emphasizes recent price movements; provides dynamic support and resistance levels.
2. RSI: Indicates overbought and oversold conditions based on recent price changes.
3. MACD: Showcases momentum and direction of a trend by comparing two EMAs.
4. CCI: Measures the difference between a security's price change and its average price change.
Understanding strategy conditions is not just about knowing when to buy or sell but also about comprehending the underlying market dynamics that those conditions represent. As you familiarize yourself with each condition and indicator, you'll be better prepared to adapt and evolve with the ever-changing financial markets.
6. Trade Execution and Management
Trade execution and management are crucial aspects of any trading strategy. Efficient execution can significantly impact profitability, while effective management can preserve capital during adverse market conditions. In this section, we'll explore the nuances of position entry, exit strategies, and various Stop Loss (SL) and Take Profit (TP) methodologies within the Supertrend Advance Strategy.
Position Entry:
Effective trade entry revolves around:
1. Timing: Enter at a point where the risk-reward ratio is favorable. This often corresponds to confirmatory signals from multiple indicators.
2. Volume Analysis: Ensure there's adequate volume to support the movement. Volume can validate the strength of a signal.
3. Confirmation: Use multiple indicators or chart patterns to confirm the entry point. For instance, a buy signal from the Supertrend indicator can be confirmed with a bullish MACD crossover.
Position Exit Strategies:
A successful exit strategy will lock in profits and minimize losses. Here are some strategies:
1. Fixed Time Exit: Exiting after a predetermined period.
2. Percentage-based Profit Target: Exiting after a certain percentage gain.
3. Indicator-based Exit: Exiting when an indicator gives an opposing signal.
Percentage-based SL/TP:
• Stop Loss (SL): Set a fixed percentage below the entry price to limit potential losses.
• Example: A 2% SL on an entry at $100 would trigger a sell at $98.
• Take Profit (TP): Set a fixed percentage above the entry price to lock in gains.
• Example: A 5% TP on an entry at $100 would trigger a sell at $105.
Supertrend-based SL/TP:
• Stop Loss (SL): Position the SL at the Supertrend line. If the price breaches this line, it could indicate a trend reversal.
• Take Profit (TP): One could set the TP at a point where the Supertrend line flattens or turns, indicating a possible slowdown in momentum.
Swing high/low-based SL/TP:
• Stop Loss (SL): For a long position, set the SL just below the recent swing low. For a short position, set it just above the recent swing high.
• Take Profit (TP): For a long position, set the TP near a recent swing high or resistance. For a short position, near a swing low or support.
And other methods...
1. Trailing Stop Loss: This dynamic SL adjusts with the price movement, locking in profits as the trade moves in your favor.
2. Multiple Take Profits: Divide the position into segments and set multiple TP levels, securing profits in stages.
3. Opposite Signal Exit: Exit when another reliable indicator gives an opposite signal.
Trade execution and management are as much an art as they are a science. They require a blend of analytical skill, discipline, and intuition. Regularly reviewing and refining your strategies, especially in light of changing market conditions, is crucial to maintaining consistent trading performance.
7. Visual Representations
Visual tools are essential for traders, as they simplify complex data into an easily interpretable format. Properly analyzing and understanding the plots on a chart can provide actionable insights and a more intuitive grasp of market conditions. In this section, we’ll delve into various visual representations used in the Supertrend Advance Strategy and their significance.
Understanding Plots on the Chart:
Charts are the primary visual aids for traders. The arrangement of data points, lines, and colors on them tell a story about the market's past, present, and potential future moves.
1. Data Points: These represent individual price actions over a specific timeframe. For instance, a daily chart will have data points showing the opening, closing, high, and low prices for each day.
2. Colors: Used to indicate the nature of price movement. Commonly, green is used for bullish (upward) moves and red for bearish (downward) moves.
Trend Lines:
Trend lines are straight lines drawn on a chart that connect a series of price points. Their significance:
1. Uptrend Line: Drawn along the lows, representing support. A break below might indicate a trend reversal.
2. Downtrend Line: Drawn along the highs, indicating resistance. A break above might suggest the start of a bullish trend.
Filled Areas:
These represent a range between two values on a chart, usually shaded or colored. For instance:
1. Bollinger Bands: The area between the upper and lower band is filled, giving a visual representation of volatility.
2. Volume Profile: Can show a filled area representing the amount of trading activity at different price levels.
Stop Loss and Take Profit Lines:
These are horizontal lines representing pre-determined exit points for trades.
1. Stop Loss Line: Indicates the level at which a trade will be automatically closed to limit losses. Positioned according to the trader's risk tolerance.
2. Take Profit Line: Denotes the target level to lock in profits. Set according to potential resistance (for long trades) or support (for short trades) or other technical factors.
Trailing Stop Lines:
A trailing stop is a dynamic form of stop loss that moves with the price. On a chart:
1. For Long Trades: Starts below the entry price and moves up with the price but remains static if the price falls, ensuring profits are locked in.
2. For Short Trades: Starts above the entry price and moves down with the price but remains static if the price rises.
Visual representations offer traders a clear, organized view of market dynamics. Familiarity with these tools ensures that traders can quickly and accurately interpret chart data, leading to more informed decision-making. Always ensure that the visual aids used resonate with your trading style and strategy for the best results.
8. Backtesting
Backtesting is a fundamental process in strategy development, enabling traders to evaluate the efficacy of their strategy using historical data. It provides a snapshot of how the strategy would have performed in past market conditions, offering insights into its potential strengths and vulnerabilities. In this section, we'll explore the intricacies of setting up and analyzing backtest results and the caveats one must be aware of.
Setting Up Backtest Period:
1. Duration: Determine the timeframe for the backtest. It should be long enough to capture various market conditions (bullish, bearish, sideways). For instance, if you're testing a daily strategy, consider a period of several years.
2. Data Quality: Ensure the data source is reliable, offering high-resolution and clean data. This is vital to get accurate backtest results.
3. Segmentation: Instead of a continuous period, sometimes it's helpful to backtest over distinct market phases, like a particular bear or bull market, to see how the strategy holds up in different environments.
Analyzing Backtest Results:
1. Performance Metrics: Examine metrics like the total return, annualized return, maximum drawdown, Sharpe ratio, and others to gauge the strategy's efficiency.
2. Win Rate: It's the ratio of winning trades to total trades. A high win rate doesn't always signify a good strategy; it should be evaluated in conjunction with other metrics.
3. Risk/Reward: Understand the average profit versus the average loss per trade. A strategy might have a low win rate but still be profitable if the average gain far exceeds the average loss.
4. Drawdown Analysis: Review the periods of losses the strategy could incur and how long it takes, on average, to recover.
9. Tips and Best Practices
Successful trading requires more than just knowing how a strategy works. It necessitates an understanding of when to apply it, how to adjust it to varying market conditions, and the wisdom to recognize and avoid common pitfalls. This section offers insightful tips and best practices to enhance the application of the Supertrend Advance Strategy.
When to Use the Strategy:
1. Market Conditions: Ideally, employ the Supertrend Advance Strategy during trending market conditions. This strategy thrives when there are clear upward or downward trends. It might be less effective during consolidative or sideways markets.
2. News Events: Be cautious around significant news events, as they can cause extreme volatility. It might be wise to avoid trading immediately before and after high-impact news.
3. Liquidity: Ensure you are trading in assets/markets with sufficient liquidity. High liquidity ensures that the price movements are more reflective of genuine market sentiment and not due to thin volume.
Adjusting Settings for Different Markets/Timeframes:
1. Markets: Each market (stocks, forex, commodities) has its own characteristics. It's essential to adjust the strategy's parameters to align with the market's volatility and liquidity.
2. Timeframes: Shorter timeframes (like 1-minute or 5-minute charts) tend to have more noise. You might need to adjust the settings to filter out false signals. Conversely, for longer timeframes (like daily or weekly charts), you might need to be more responsive to genuine trend changes.
3. Customization: Regularly review and tweak the strategy's settings. Periodic adjustments can ensure the strategy remains optimized for the current market conditions.
10. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Given the complexities and nuances of the Supertrend Advance Strategy, it's only natural for traders, both new and seasoned, to have questions. This section addresses some of the most commonly asked questions regarding the strategy.
1. What exactly is the Supertrend Advance Strategy?
The Supertrend Advance Strategy is an evolved version of the traditional Supertrend indicator. It's designed to provide clearer buy and sell signals by incorporating additional indicators like EMA, RSI, MACD, CCI, etc. The strategy aims to capitalize on market trends while minimizing false signals.
2. Can I use the Supertrend Advance Strategy for all asset types?
Yes, the strategy can be applied to various asset types like stocks, forex, commodities, and cryptocurrencies. However, it's crucial to adjust the settings accordingly to suit the specific characteristics and volatility of each asset type.
3. Is this strategy suitable for day trading?
Absolutely! The Supertrend Advance Strategy can be adjusted to suit various timeframes, making it versatile for both day trading and long-term trading. Remember to fine-tune the settings to align with the timeframe you're trading on.
4. How do I deal with false signals?
No strategy is immune to false signals. However, by combining the Supertrend with other indicators and adhering to strict risk management protocols, you can minimize the impact of false signals. Always use stop-loss orders and consider filtering trades with additional confirmation signals.
5. Do I need any prior trading experience to use this strategy?
While the Supertrend Advance Strategy is designed to be user-friendly, having a foundational understanding of trading and market analysis can greatly enhance your ability to employ the strategy effectively. If you're a beginner, consider pairing the strategy with further education and practice on demo accounts.
6. How often should I review and adjust the strategy settings?
There's no one-size-fits-all answer. Some traders adjust settings weekly, while others might do it monthly. The key is to remain responsive to changing market conditions. Regular backtesting can give insights into potential required adjustments.
7. Can the Supertrend Advance Strategy be automated?
Yes, many traders use algorithmic trading platforms to automate their strategies, including the Supertrend Advance Strategy. However, always monitor automated systems regularly to ensure they're operating as intended.
8. Are there any markets or conditions where the strategy shouldn't be used?
The strategy might generate more false signals in markets that are consolidative or range-bound. During significant news events or times of unexpected high volatility, it's advisable to tread with caution or stay out of the market.
9. How important is backtesting with this strategy?
Backtesting is crucial as it allows traders to understand how the strategy would have performed in the past, offering insights into potential profitability and areas of improvement. Always backtest any new setting or tweak before applying it to live trades.
10. What if the strategy isn't working for me?
No strategy guarantees consistent profits. If it's not working for you, consider reviewing your settings, seeking expert advice, or complementing the Supertrend Advance Strategy with other analysis methods. Remember, continuous learning and adaptation are the keys to trading success.
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Value of combining several indicators in this script and how they work together
Diversification of Signals: Just as diversifying an investment portfolio can reduce risk, using multiple indicators can offer varied perspectives on potential price movements. Each indicator can capture a different facet of the market, ensuring that traders are not overly reliant on a single data point.
Confirmation & Reduced False Signals: A common challenge with many indicators is the potential for false signals. By requiring confirmation from multiple indicators before acting, the chances of acting on a false signal can be significantly reduced.
Flexibility Across Market Conditions: Different indicators might perform better under different market conditions. For example, while moving averages might excel in trending markets, oscillators like RSI might be more useful during sideways or range-bound conditions. A mashup strategy can potentially adapt better to varying market scenarios.
Comprehensive Analysis: With multiple indicators, traders can gauge trend strength, momentum, volatility, and potential market reversals all at once, providing a holistic view of the market.
How do the different indicators in the Supertrend Advance Strategy work together?
Supertrend: This is primarily a trend-following indicator. It provides traders with buy and sell signals based on the volatility of the price. When combined with other indicators, it can filter out noise and give more weight to strong, confirmed trends.
EMA (Exponential Moving Average): EMA gives more weight to recent price data. It can be used to identify the direction and strength of a trend. When the price is above the EMA, it's generally considered bullish, and vice versa.
RSI (Relative Strength Index): An oscillator that measures the magnitude of recent price changes to evaluate overbought or oversold conditions. By cross-referencing with other indicators like EMA or MACD, traders can spot potential reversals or confirmations of a trend.
MACD (Moving Average Convergence Divergence): This indicator identifies changes in the strength, direction, momentum, and duration of a trend in a stock's price. When the MACD line crosses above the signal line, it can be a bullish sign, and when it crosses below, it can be bearish. Pairing MACD with Supertrend can provide dual confirmation of a trend.
CCI (Commodity Channel Index): Initially developed for commodities, CCI can indicate overbought or oversold conditions. It can be used in conjunction with other indicators to determine entry and exit points.
In essence, the synergy of these indicators provides a balanced, comprehensive approach to trading. Each indicator offers its unique lens into market conditions, and when they align, it can be a powerful indication of a trading opportunity. This combination not only reduces the potential drawbacks of each individual indicator but leverages their strengths, aiming for more consistent and informed trading decisions.
Backtesting and Default Settings
• This indicator has been optimized to be applied for 1 hour-charts. However, the underlying principles of this strategy are supply and demand in the financial markets and the strategy can be applied to all timeframes. Daytraders can use the 1min- or 5min charts, swing-traders can use the daily charts.
• This strategy has been designed to identify the most promising, highest probability entries and trades for each stock or other financial security.
• The combination of the qualifiers results in a highly selective strategy which only considers the most promising swing-trading entries. As a result, you will normally only find a low number of trades for each stock or other financial security per year in case you apply this strategy for the daily charts. Shorter timeframes will result in a higher number of trades / year.
• Consequently, traders need to apply this strategy for a full watchlist rather than just one financial security.
• Default properties: RSI on (length 14, RSI buy level 50, sell level 50), EMA, RSI, MACD on, type of strategy pullback, SL/TP type: ATR (length 10, factor 3), trade direction both, quantity 5, take profit swing hl 5.1, highest / lowest lookback 2, enable ATR trail (ATR length 10, SL ATR multiplier 1.4, TP multiplier 2.1, lookback = 4, trade direction = both).
Moving Average Convergence-Divergence (MACD)This script implements the Moving Average Convergence-Divergence (MACD), a popular momentum indicator used in technical analysis to identify trend direction, momentum shifts, and potential buy/sell signals.
🔹 Key Features
1. Inputs & Customization
MACD Lines Toggle: Enable/disable the MACD and signal lines.
Source Price: Defaults to close but can be adjusted (e.g., open, high, low, hl2).
Fast Length (12): The period for the faster-moving EMA.
Slow Length (26): The period for the slower-moving EMA.
Signal Length (9): The smoothing period for the signal line.
2. Calculations
Computes the MACD Line (fast EMA - slow EMA).
Computes the Signal Line (EMA of the MACD line).
Computes the Histogram (difference between MACD and Signal lines).
3. Visual Indicators
Zero Line: A white horizontal line at 0 for reference.
MACD Line: Plotted in green when above the signal line, red when below.
Signal Line: Displayed as a yellow line.
Histogram:
Green bars when MACD > Signal (bullish momentum).
Red bars when MACD < Signal (bearish momentum).
Background Highlights:
Light green on bullish crossovers (MACD crosses above Signal).
Light red on bearish crossunders (MACD crosses below Signal).
4. Alerts
Triggers when:
Bullish Crossover (MACD crosses above Signal).
Bearish Crossunder (MACD crosses below Signal).
🔹 How Traders Use This Indicator
Trend Identification:
MACD above zero → bullish trend.
MACD below zero → bearish trend.
Momentum Signals:
Bullish Crossover (Buy Signal): MACD crosses above Signal.
Bearish Crossunder (Sell Signal): MACD crosses below Signal.
Divergence (Not in this script, but useful):
Price makes higher highs, but MACD makes lower highs → Potential reversal.
🔹 Strengths of This Script
✅ Clean and Efficient Code – Uses Pine Script v6 best practices.
✅ Customizable Inputs – Adjust lengths and source price.
✅ Clear Visuals – Color-coded for easy interpretation.
✅ Built-in Alerts – For automated trading strategies.
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Release Notes
This script implements the Moving Average Convergence-Divergence (MACD), a popular momentum indicator used in technical analysis to identify trend direction, momentum shifts, and potential buy/sell signals.
🔹 Key Features
1. Inputs & Customization
MACD Lines Toggle: Enable/disable the MACD and signal lines.
Source Price: Defaults to close but can be adjusted (e.g., open, high, low, hl2).
Fast Length (12): The period for the faster-moving EMA.
Slow Length (26): The period for the slower-moving EMA.
Signal Length (9): The smoothing period for the signal line.
2. Calculations
Computes the MACD Line (fast EMA - slow EMA).
Computes the Signal Line (EMA of the MACD line).
Computes the Histogram (difference between MACD and Signal lines).
3. Visual Indicators
Zero Line: A white horizontal line at 0 for reference.
MACD Line: Plotted in green when above the signal line, red when below.
Signal Line: Displayed as a yellow line.
Histogram:
Green bars when MACD > Signal (bullish momentum).
Red bars when MACD < Signal (bearish momentum).
Background Highlights:
Light green on bullish crossovers (MACD crosses above Signal).
Light red on bearish crossunders (MACD crosses below Signal).
4. Alerts
Triggers when:
Bullish Crossover (MACD crosses above Signal).
Bearish Crossunder (MACD crosses below Signal).
🔹 How Traders Use This Indicator
Trend Identification:
MACD above zero → bullish trend.
MACD below zero → bearish trend.
Momentum Signals:
Bullish Crossover (Buy Signal): MACD crosses above Signal.
Bearish Crossunder (Sell Signal): MACD crosses below Signal.
Divergence (Not in this script, but useful):
Price makes higher highs, but MACD makes lower highs → Potential reversal.
🔹 Strengths of This Script
✅ Clean and Efficient Code – Uses Pine Script v6 best practices.
✅ Customizable Inputs – Adjust lengths and source price.
✅ Clear Visuals – Color-coded for easy interpretation.
✅ Built-in Alerts – For automated trading strategies.
