Globex Trap ZoneGlobex Trap Indicator
A powerful tool designed to identify potential trading opportunities by analyzing the relationship between Globex session ranges and Supply & Demand zones during regular trading hours.
Key Features
Tracks and visualizes Globex session price ranges
Identifies key Supply & Demand zones during regular trading hours
Highlights potential trap areas where price might experience significant reactions
Fully customizable time ranges and visual settings
Clear labeling of Globex highs and lows
How It Works
The indicator tracks two key periods:
Globex Session (Default: 6:00 PM - 9:30 AM)
Monitors overnight price action
Marks session high and low
Helps identify potential range breakouts
Supply & Demand Zone (Default: 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM)
Tracks price action during key market hours
Identifies potential reaction zones
Helps spot institutional trading areas
Best Practices for Using This Indicator
Use on 1-hour timeframe or lower for optimal visualization
Best suited for futures and other instruments traded during Globex sessions
Pay attention to areas where Globex range and Supply/Demand zones overlap
Use in conjunction with your existing trading strategy for confirmation
Recommended minimum of 10 days of historical data for context
Settings Explanation
Globex Session: Customizable time range for overnight trading session
Supply & Demand Zone: Adjustable time range for regular trading hours
Days to Look Back: Number of historical days to display (default: 10)
Visual Settings: Customizable colors and transparency for both zones
Important Notes
All times are based on exchange timezone
The indicator respects overnight sessions and properly handles timezone transitions
Historical data requirements: Minimum 10 days recommended
Performance impact: Optimized for smooth operation with minimal resource usage
Disclaimer
Past performance is not indicative of future results. This indicator is designed to be used as part of a comprehensive trading strategy and should not be relied upon as the sole basis for trading decisions.
Updates and Support
I actively maintain this indicator and welcome feedback from the trading community. Please feel free to leave comments or suggestions for improvements.
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Macro Times [Blu_Ju]About ICT Macro Times:
The Inner Circle Trader (ICT) has taught that there are certain time sessions when the Interbank Price Delivery Algorithm (IPDA) is running a macro. The macro itself could be a repricing macro, a consolidation macro, etc. - this depends on where price currently is in relation to its draw. The times the macro is active do not change however, and are always the following (in New York local time):
8:50-9:10 (premarket macro)
9:50-10:10 (AM macro 1)
10:50-11:10 (AM macro 2)
11:50-12:10 (lunch macro)
13:10-13:40 (PM macro)
15:15-15:45 (final hour macro)
Because these times are fixed, traders can anticipate a setup is likely to form in or around these sessions. Setups may involve sweeps of liquidity (highs/lows), repricing to inefficiencies (e.g., fair value gaps), breaker setups, etc. (The specific setup involved is beyond the scope of this script; this script is concerned with visually marking the time sessions only.)
About this Script:
The scope of this script is to visually identify the macro active time sessions. This script draws vertical lines to mark the start and end of the macro time sessions. Optionally, the user can use a background color for the macro session with or without the vertical lines. The user can also toggle on or off any of the macro sessions, if he or she is only interested in certain ones. The user also has the freedom to change the times of the macro sessions if he or she is interested in a different time.
What makes this script unique is that it plots the macro time sessions after midnight for each day, before the real-time bar reaches the macro times. This is advantageous to the trader, as it gives the trader a visual cue that the macro times are approaching. When watching price it is easy to lose track of time, and the purpose of this script is to help the trader maintain where price is in relation to the macro time sessions in a simple, visual way.
Opening Range Gaps [TFO]This indicator displays Opening Range Gaps with an adjustable time window. Its intention is to capture the discrepancy between the close price of previous and new Real Trading Hours (RTH) sessions, i.e. yesterday's close compared to today's open. A gap will be drawn from this area with a solid line denoting its midpoint, and dashed lines denoting the upper and lower quartiles of its range. Its color is determined by whether the new session open price is above or below the previous session close.
The Gap Session parameter allows users to define the specific time window for which to capture the "gap" in price. Using U.S. index futures as an example, we can use 16:00 - 09:30 (EST) to capture the discrepancy between the previous day's close price and the current day's open price. However, this parameter is left as adjustable for users that may want to observe different markets or simply experiment with different time windows.
Show Session Delineations will draw vertical timestamps denoting the start and end times of the provided Gap Session. Track Start Price serves as a visual aid to track the initial price of the Gap Session until its end price is validated, for easy visual verification of a gap's upper and lower bounds. With both options turned off, the indicator will only display the gap boxes and lines, as shown here:
Extend Boxes will draw all gaps with an indefinite extension to the right. This can get messy with a large number of boxes, which is why we have a Keep Last parameter to limit how many sessions' drawings should be stored. Any drawings that were made beyond this number of sessions in the past will automatically be deleted.
The Timeframe Limit will dictate that the indicator as a whole will only draw objects on timeframes less than or equal to this timeframe, determined by the user. In some cases this may help users avoid resolution errors which may arise from using timeframes that are too large for a given session. For example, if a user wanted to track a Gap Session of 16:15-09:30, the Timeframe Limit should be set to 15 minutes because the close price at 16:15 cannot be observed on a 30 minute chart (or greater).
Breakout/Breakdown Indicator (30 Min Range) by InvestYourAsset👉The indicator provided here is a technical analysis indicator for TradingView users that identifies potential breakout and breakdown opportunities on the initial 30-minute range in every trading session.
👉The indicator high and low of the initial 30-minute period and plotting them as horizontal lines on the chart. The high is marked in green line and the low is marked in red line.
📈The indicator then generates buy and sell signals based on whether the current close price crosses above or below the previous 30-minute high and low, respectively.
📢The indicator also has two inputs:
👉 sessionStartHour : The hour at which the trading session begins. The default value is 9, However users can change the time according to their own trading style.
👉 sessionStartMinute : The minute at which the trading session begins. The default value is 0.
These inputs can be used to adjust the indicator to the specific trading session that you are interested in.
✅How to use the Indicator:
👉To use the 30 Minute Breakout/Breakdown Indicator, simply add it to your chart and configure the inputs to your liking. Once the indicator is added to the chart, it will plot the 30-minute high and low as horizontal lines, as well as generate buy and sell signals based on the current close price.
✅Here is a step-by-step guide:
📈Open TradingView and select the chart that you want to add the indicator to.
📈Click on the "Indicators" tab and search for "30 Minute Breakout/Breakdown Indicator by InvestYourAsset".
📈Click on the indicator to add it to your chart.
📈Configure the inputs to your liking. The default values are typically fine, but you can experiment with different values to see what works best for you.
📈Once you are satisfied with the settings, click on the "Apply" button.
📈The indicator will now be displayed on your chart. You will see two horizontal lines representing the previous 30-minute high and low, as well as triangles representing buy and sell signals.
✅How to interpret the signals:
📈Buy signal : A buy signal is generated when the current close price crosses above the previous 30-minute high. This suggests that the price is likely to continue moving higher in the short term.
📈Sell signal : A sell signal is generated when the current close price crosses below the previous 30-minute low. This suggests that the price is likely to continue moving lower in the short term.
👉Traders should remember that the present indicator is just one tool that can be used to identify potential trading opportunities. It is important to use other technical analysis tools and risk management techniques to confirm your trading signals before entering any trades.
✅Things to consider while using the indicator:
📈Look for buy signals in an uptrend and sell signals in a downtrend. This will increase the likelihood of your trades being successful.
📈Place your stop losses below the previous 30-minute low for buy signals and above the previous 30-minute high for sell signals. This will help to limit your losses if the trade goes against you.
📈Consider taking profits at key resistance and support levels. This will help you to lock in your profits and avoid giving them back to the market.
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Daye Quarterly Theory by toodegrees> Introduction and Acknowledgements
The Daye Quarterly Theory° tool encompasses the cyclical Time aspect of the markets as studied and developed by Daye (traderdaye on Twitter).
I am not the creator of this Theory, and I do not hold the answers to all the questions you may have; I suggest you to study it from Daye's tweets and material.
I collaborated directly with Daye to bring a comprehensive Time tool to Tradingview.
S/O to @a1tmaniac and @joshuuu for their previous works on this Theory.
> Tool Description
This is purely a graphical aid for traders to be able to quickly determine Daye's Quarterly Cycles, and save Time while on the charts.
The disruptive value of this tool is that it reliably plots forwards in Time, allowing you to strategize and tape read efficiently; as well as calculating all the Cycles, from Micro Sessions, to the Year.
> Quarterly Theory by Daye
The underlying idea is that Time is to be divided in Quarters for correct interpretation of Market Cycles. The specific starting point of a Cycle will depend on the Timeframe at hand.
Daye being one of the most prominent Inner Circle Trader students, these ideas stem from ICT's concepts themselves, and are to be used hand in hand (PD Array Matrix, PO3, Institutional Price Levels, ...).
These Quarters represent:
A - Accumulation (required for a cycle to occur)
M - Manipulation
D - Distribution
X - Reversal/Continuation
The latter are going to always be in this specific sequence; however the cycle can be transposed to have its beginning in X, trivially followed by A, M, and finally D.
This feature is not automatic and at the subjective discretion of the Analyst.
Note: this theory has been developed on Futures, hence its validity and reliability may change depending on the market Time.
This tool does provide a dynamic and auto-adapting aspect to different market types and Times, however they must be seen as experimental.
> Quarterly Cycles
The Quarterly Cycles currently supported are: Yearly, Monthly, Weekly, Daily, 90 Minute, Micro Sessions.
– Yearly Cycle:
Analogously to financial quarters, the year is divided in four sections of three months each
Q1 - January, February, March
Q2 - April, May, June (True Open, April Open)
Q3 - July, August, September
Q4 - October, November, December
Note: this Cycle is the most difficult to optimize as Timeframes become more granular due to the sheer length of its duration. With Time and advancements it will become more accurate. This is the only Cycle for which accuracy is not 100%.
– Monthly Cycle:
Considering that we have four weeks in a month, we start the cycle on the first month’s Monday (regardless of the calendar Day).
Q1 - Week 1, first Monday of the month
Q2 - Week 2, second Monday of the month (True Open, Daily Candle Open Price)
Q3 - Week 3, third Monday of the month
Q4 - Week 4, fourth Monday of the month
– Weekly Cycle:
Daye determined that although the trading week is composed by 5 trading days, we should ignore Friday, and the small portion of Sunday’s price action.
Q1 - Monday
Q2 - Tuesday (True Open, Daily Candle Open Price)
Q3 - Wednesday
Q4 - Thursday
– Daily Cycle:
The Day can be broken down into 6H quarters. These Times roughly define the sessions of the Trading Day, reinforcing the Theory’s validity.
Q1 - 18:00 - 00:00, Asian Session
Q2 - 00:00 - 06:00, London Session (True Open, Midnight New York Time)
Q3 - 06:00 - 12:00, NY Session
Q4 - 12:00 - 18:00, PM Session
Note: these Times are based on Futures Trading in New York Time, these will vary depending on the market type (experimental).
– 90 Minute Cycle:
Merely dividing one of the Daily Cycle’s Quarters we obtain 90 minute quarters. The first one in a Trading Day – 90min Cycles of the Asian Session – follows as an example, in New York Time.
Q1 - 18:00 - 19:30
Q2 - 19:30 - 21:00 (True Open)
Q3 - 21:00 - 22:30
Q4 - 22:30 - 00:00
– Micro Cycle:
Lastly, dividing a 90 Minute Cycle yields 22.5 Minute Quarters, known as Micro Sessions. An example breaking down the 90 Minute Cycle from 18:00 to 19:30 follows.
Q1 - 18:00 - 18:22:30
Q2 - 18:22:30 - 18:45 (True Open)
Q3 - 18:45 - 19:07:30
Q4 - 19:07:30 - 19:30
Note: trivially, these may not be exact unless the Timeframe is in the seconds, to correctly account for the half minute in each quarter – this said the tool is able to plot these anyways, although slight inaccuracy needs to be taken account depending on the Timeframe.
It is important to remember and be aware that the current chart’s Timeframe will heavily impact the plotted Time Cycles. This tool is in its initial form and it will be improved and adapted as traders start using it on a daily basis.
> Tool Settings
Plot Settings:
"Plot Type" will allow you to decide how the Cycles will be displayed. Out of the box the tool will be plotted on a separate pane, at the bottom of the chart; you can decide the orientation of the cycles from longest cycle at the bottom (Bottom Pane), or top (Top Pane). Alternatively you can move the tool to the chart and have the cycles plot on price (Move To -> Existing Pane Above), specifically above price (Top), or below (Bottom). The cycles will auto adjust their position based on the visible price action.
"Historical Cycles" will show previous Historical Cycles, up to where available in terms of script memory.
"Plot Size" will allow you to vary the height of the Cycle’s boxes
"Show Labels" will give you an auto-adapting legend which will help you determine which Cycle is which if you get lost.
The remaining Settings are self explanatory, allowing you to change colors, and choose which Cycles to see.
The source of the code is hidden due to the use of private libraries of mine. Happy to answer any questions in terms of code, where I will not be able to divulge any detail that concerns said libraries. Thank you for understanding!
Major thanks to Daye for his Time and Knowledge, it was a pleasure to collaborate and work together on this tool.
GLGT!
Supply And DemandThis supply and demand indicator uses sessions, volume spikes, higher timeframe price action and other volume calculations to spot areas on the chart where price will likely react. From the 1 minute and below charts to the daily and up charts, you can get excellent levels for any timeframe.
Why Use Supply And Demand?
One of the safest ways to trade is to wait for price to enter an area of interest where price should react. When we play reversals off of these areas, you increase the likelihood that your trade will be profitable because there was previous price action that told you that the current level is one where price will react. So we look for reversals at or very near these levels to enter into scalp or swing trade positions and look to exit that position when price is at or near the next major supply and demand level.
How To Use
The strategy with this indicator is to wait for price action to reach the levels shown by this supply and demand indicator and then enter trades at these levels, looking for a reversal. The thicker lines and the lines that are from the highest timeframes will be the most important levels on the chart. There is a table on the chart that will help you identify what timeframe the levels are using, with the color of that line next to it for easy identification.
The default settings are designed for scalping the 1-5 minute charts, so there are more levels turned on than necessary if you are using higher timeframes than 5 minutes. If you are using higher timeframes, make sure to turn off some of the lower timeframe levels so that it doesn’t clog up your charts. On the daily timeframe and above, many of the levels are coded to not turn on so that you don’t have to turn them off manually, but be aware that you will need to adjust your charts to suit your preferences, especially if you are on anything above the 5 minute chart.
For scalping, wait for price to react from the supply and demand levels by showing wicks, struggling to break through or getting reversal candles at those levels. Ride those moves to the next major supply and demand area before taking profit. You may want to turn on sessions and some of the lower timeframe levels as well if there are big gaps on the chart that are not suitable for scalping.
For swing trading, you will want to turn some of the lower timeframe and session levels off. Leave it to only higher timeframe OHLC lines and volume spike levels. Then you can swing moves that reverse off of the supply and demand lines.
Customization
This indicator is fully customizable. You can turn on or off any of the levels as well as increase the number specific levels so your charts suit your preferences.
All of the levels used are color coded individually so you can easily tell which type of level it is and these colors can be changed within the settings to suit your preferences. These colors are also reflected in the line identification table that show you exactly which color each type of level is.
There are toggles for the line identification table and session identification table as well if you don’t want them on your chart.
Types Of Levels Used
This indicator uses 4 different types of levels that I have found to be extremely influential on the price action. They are: volume spikes, higher timeframe price action, country based trading sessions and the VWAP. All of these levels have proven to be very important levels in my testing and are very helpful in spotting reversal areas.
Volume Spikes
This indicator is looking for the largest volume spikes and plotting the levels where that volume came in. It checks for the highest volume spikes across multiple different lengths of candles so that you get recent levels as well as the most important levels in the past. There are volume spike calculations for your current chart timeframe, 1 hour charts, 4 hour charts, daily charts, weekly charts, and monthly charts. Each of these looks for volume spikes across various lengths of candles for each timeframe and is color coded so you can identify which levels are which easily. The weekly and monthly volume spike levels are fatter than the normal volume spike levels with a line width of 2 to signify their importance.
OHLC Higher Timeframe Candles
This script plots levels of higher timeframe candles since price usually reacts very strongly to these levels. The levels it will produce are the high, low, open and close of the most recent closed candle of each higher timeframe. You can adjust these to show as many or as few previous HTF candles as you would like. The higher timeframe candles available to use are as follows: 1 hour, 4 hour, daily, 3 day, weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly. The monthly, quarterly and yearly levels are fatter than the normal levels with a line width of 2 to signify their importance.
Trading Sessions
Trading sessions are very important levels because the market makers of different parts of the world are typically positioning themselves at these specific times. The number of each trading session line can be adjusted to show more or less levels depending on your preference. When you adjust the number, it will affect all lines that are enabled for that specific session. The levels available for each Tokyo, London & New York session are as follows: session premarket open, regular session open, session close, and session high & low. The session close boxes are fatter than the others with a line width of 2 to signify its importance.
VWAP & Previous Close
We all know that the VWAP aka Volume Weighted Average Price is a very important level on any chart, so we included this level as a default. However, we decided to take this a step further and include the previous daily session’s VWAP closing price and plot those levels. These are extremely important levels that you should pay very close attention to, along with the other levels mentioned above. The market makers are hedging their positions based on these levels and you will typically see very strong reactions to these levels, especially in the first hour when the markets open up. The VWAP and previous session VWAP close levels can be turned on or off and the default for the number of previous VWAP session close prices is set to 5. These levels are fatter lines because they are extremely important, so make sure to pay attention to them!
Line & Session Identification Tables
There are two tables to help you identify what is on the chart. The first is a large table in the top right that shows you the color and type of each line that is turned on so you can easily identify which lines are which. The second table is a small one at the bottom center of the chart that tells you which trading session we are currently in and what color that session is on the chart. These tables can be turned on or off and you can also change where they are on the chart by adjusting them at the bottom of the settings page.
Markets
This Supply And Demand indicator can be used on any market with price data such as stocks, crypto, forex and futures.
Timeframes
This Supply And Demand indicator can be used on any timeframe, from the second charts all the way up to the yearly charts.
VEP - Volume Explosion Predictor💥 VEP - Volume Explosion Predictor
General Overview
The Volume Explosion Predictor (VEP) is an advanced indicator that analyzes volume peaks to predict when the next volume explosion might occur. Using statistical analysis on historical patterns, it provides accurate probabilities on moments of greater trading activity.
MAIN FEATURES
🎯 Intelligent volume peak detection
Automatically identifies significant volume peaks
Anti-consecutive filter to avoid redundant signals
Customizable threshold for detection sensitivity
📊 Advanced statistical analysis
Calculates the average distance between volume peaks
Monitors the number of sessions without peaks
Tracks the maximum historical range without activity
🔮 Predictive system
Dynamic probability: Calculates the probability of an imminent peak
Visual indicators: Background colors that change based on probability
Time forecasts: Estimates remaining sessions to the next peak
📈 Visual signals
Colored arrows: Green for bullish peaks, red for bearish peaks
Statistics table: Complete real-time overview
ALERT SYSTEM
🚨 Three Alert Levels
New Valid Volume Peak: New peak detected
Approaching Prediction: Increasing probability
High Peak Probability: High probability of explosion
HOW TO USE IT
📋 Recommended setup
Timeframe : Works on all timeframes but daily, weekly or monthly timeframe usage is recommended. In any case, it should always be used consistently with your time horizon
Markets : Stocks, crypto, forex, commodities
Threshold for volume peak realization : It's recommended to start with 2.0x (i.e., twice the volume average) for normal markets, 1.5x for more volatile markets. This parameter can be set in the settings as desired
🎨 Visual interpretation
Green Arrows : Peak during bullish candle
Red Arrows : Peak during bearish candle
Red Background : High probability (>90%) of new peak
Yellow Background : Medium probability (50-70%)
📊 STATISTICS TABLE
The table shows:
Total peaks analyzed
Average distance between peaks
Current sessions without peaks
Forecast remaining sessions
Percentage probability
Volume threshold needed for peak realization
STRATEGIC ADVANTAGES
🎯 For Day Traders
Anticipates moments of greater volatility for analysis, supporting the evaluation of trading setups and providing context on low volume periods
📈 For Swing Traders
Identifies high-probability volume patterns, supporting breakout analysis with volume and improving understanding of market timing
🔍 For Technical Analysts
Understands the stock's volume patterns.
Helps evaluate the historical market interest and supports quantitative research and analysis
OTHER THINGS TO KNOW...
A) Anti-Consecutive Algorithm : allows to avoid multiple and consecutive volume signals and peaks at close range
B) Statistical Validation : Uses standard deviation for accuracy
C) Memory Management : Limits historical data for optimal performance
D) Compatibility : Works with all TradingView chart types
⚠️ IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER
This indicator is exclusively a technical analysis tool for studying volume patterns. It does not provide investment advice, trading signals or entry/exit points. All trading decisions are at the complete discretion and responsibility of the user. Always use in combination with other technical and fundamental analysis and proper risk management.
DESCRIZIONE IN ITALIANO
💥 VEP - Volume Explosion Predictor
Panoramica Generale
Il Volume Explosion Predictor (VEP) è un indicatore avanzato che analizza i picchi di volume per prevedere quando potrebbe verificarsi la prossima esplosione di volume. Utilizzando analisi statistiche sui pattern storici, fornisce probabilità accurate sui momenti di maggiore attività di trading.
CARATTERISTICHE PRINCIPALI
🎯 Rilevamento intelligente dei picchi di volume
- Identifica automaticamente i picchi di volume significativi
- Filtro anti-consecutivo per evitare segnali ridondanti
- Soglia personalizzabile per la sensibilità del rilevamento
📊 Analisi statistica avanzata
Calcola la distanza media tra i picchi di volume
Monitora il numero di sessioni senza picchi
Traccia il range massimo storico senza attività
🔮 Sistema predittivo
Probabilità dinamica: Calcola la probabilità di un imminente picco
Indicatori visivi: Colori di sfondo che cambiano in base alla probabilità
Previsioni temporali: Stima delle sessioni rimanenti al prossimo picco
📈 Segnali visivi
1) Frecce colorate: Verdi per picchi rialzisti, rosse per ribassisti
2) Tabella statistiche: Panoramica completa in tempo reale
SISTEMA DI ALERT
🚨 Tre Livelli di Alert
1) New Valid Volume Peak: Nuovo picco rilevato
2) Approaching Prediction: Probabilità in aumento
3) High Peak Probability: Alta probabilità di esplosione
COME UTILIZZARLO
📋 Setup consigliato
- Timeframe : Funziona su tutti i timeframe ma è consigliabile un utilizzo su timeframe giornaliero, settimanale o mensile. In ogni caso va sempre utilizzato coerentemente con il proprio orizzonte temporale
- Mercati : Azioni, crypto, forex, commodities
- Limite affinché si realizzi il picco di volumi : Si consiglia di iniziare con 2.0x (ovvero due volte la media dei volumi) per mercati normali, 1.5x per mercati più volatili. Questo parametro può essere settato nelle impostazioni a proprio piacimento
🎨 Interpretazione visuale
Frecce Verdi : Picco durante candela rialzista
Frecce Rosse : Picco durante candela ribassista
Sfondo Rosso : Alta probabilità (>90%) di nuovo picco
Sfondo Giallo : Probabilità media (50-70%)
📊 TABELLA STATISTICHE
La tabella mostra:
1. Totale picchi analizzati
2. Distanza media tra picchi
3. Sessioni attuali senza picchi
4. Previsione sessioni rimanenti
5. Probabilità percentuale
6. Soglia volume necessaria affinché si realizzi il picco di volumi
VANTAGGI STRATEGICI
🎯 Per Day Traders
Anticipa i momenti di maggiore volatilità per analisi, supportando la valutazione dei setup di trading e fornendo al contempo un contesto sui periodi di basso volume
📈 Per Swing Traders
1. Identifica pattern di volume ad alta probabilità, supportando l'analisi dei breakout con volume e migliorando la comprensione dei tempi di mercato
🔍 Per Analisti Tecnici
Comprende i pattern di volume del titolo.
Aiuta a fare una valutazione dell'interesse storico del mercato ed è di supporto alla ricerca e analisi quantitativa
ALTRE COSE DA SAPERE...
A) Algoritmo Anti-Consecutivo : permette di evitare segnali e picchi di volume multipli e consecutivi multipli a distanza ravvicinata
B) Validazione Statistica : Utilizza deviazione standard per l'accuratezza
C) Gestione Memoria : Limita i dati storici per performance ottimali
D) Compatibilità : Funziona con tutti i tipi di grafico TradingView
⚠️ DISCLAIMER IMPORTANTE
Questo indicatore è esclusivamente uno strumento di analisi tecnica per lo studio dei pattern di volume. Non fornisce consigli di investimento, segnali di trading o punti di ingresso/uscita. Tutte le decisioni di trading sono a completa discrezione e responsabilità dell'utente. Utilizzare sempre in combinazione con altre analisi tecniche, fondamentali e una adeguata gestione del rischio.
Predictive Time & AlertsPredictive Time Engine (ICT Macros)
Summary
The Predictive Time Engine is a visual tool designed specifically for traders who utilize Time & Price based methodologies, particularly those inspired by ICT (Inner Circle Trader) concepts.
The primary purpose of this indicator is to visualize the critical "time windows" where market liquidity is most likely to be significantly manipulated or distributed. Instead of only appearing in real-time, this indicator is predictive: at the beginning of each day, it will automatically calculate and draw all selected macro sessions for the day ahead, serving as your daily time roadmap.
With this tool, you will no longer miss these crucial moments and can be better prepared to anticipate price action.
Key Features
Predictive Visualization: Automatically projects and draws all macro time windows for the current trading day, giving you a forward-looking view of where the action is likely to occur.
ICT Macro Time Filter: Based on the "Hourly-Macros" concept, which are specific 20-minute periods within each hour (e.g., 09:50 - 10:10) where the price delivery algorithm (IPDA) is often active. You can select and enable each macro window you wish to monitor.
Full Customization: You have complete control over how the information is displayed. Choose between:
Outline: A clean, transparent box frame.
Background: A solid, colored background for the time zone.
Vertical Lines (Dotted, Dashed, Solid): Marks the beginning of each macro session with a vertical line in your chosen style.
Real-time Alerts: Set up notifications in TradingView to get an alert precisely when the price enters one of your selected Macro Time windows.
Automatic Management: Drawings from previous days are automatically cleared to keep your chart clean and focused on the current day's schedule.
The Concept Behind the Indicator
This indicator is inspired by the concept that the market moves in fractal Time Cycles, from yearly down to 90-minute periods. Each of these time cycles often follows a pattern of AMD (Accumulation, Manipulation, Distribution).
Accumulation: A phase of order gathering.
Manipulation: Price is often driven in the opposite direction of its true intent to sweep liquidity (stop losses).
Distribution: The true price move towards a liquidity target (Draw On Liquidity).
The Macro Time windows marked by this indicator are often the stage where the Manipulation phase or the beginning of the Distribution phase occurs. By knowing when these times are approaching, traders can be on high alert and look for confirming trade setups in the most potent areas and times.
How to Use
Configure Sessions: Open the indicator's Settings.
In the "1. General Settings" tab, ensure the Timezone matches your chart's local time (Default: "America/New_York").
In the "2. Active Macro Sessions" tab, check the box for each macro time window you want to monitor.
Choose Display Style: In "General Settings", select your preferred "Display Style" (Outline, Background, or various Line types). You can also change the color.
Set Up Alerts (Optional):
Click the "Alert" clock icon in the TradingView toolbar.
In the "Condition" section, select this indicator: Predictive Time Engine.
From the dropdown below it, ensure "Sesi Makro Dimulai" (Macro Session Start) is selected.
Set your desired notification options and click "Create".
Chart Interpretation: Use the marked time zones as high-alert areas. Pay close attention to how price reacts when entering or leaving these zones to find potential entry opportunities that align with your trading strategy.
Disclaimer: This tool is provided for educational and analytical purposes only. It is not financial advice. All trading decisions are solely your responsibility. Conduct your own research and manage your risk appropriately.
DD IFVG [Pro+] (Dodgy)Introduction
DD IFVG° is an automated charting tool built to track inversion logic after displacement events—specifically when Fair Value Gaps (FVGs) are closed through and act as an inversion gap. The tool adheres to logic taught by DodgyDD and inspired by Inner Circle Trader (ICT) methodology, offering a clean visual interface to support traders studying price behaviour after liquidity sweeps, FVG closures, and delivery to targets.
This indicator does not draw zones or suggest direction. It operates entirely on confirmed price events and produces logic-bound visuals designed for traders who already understand IFVG-based reasoning and seek visual consistency across sessions and Timeframes.
Key Terms and Definitions
Swing High / Swing Low: A swing high is a local price peak with lower highs on either side. A swing low is a local trough with higher lows on either side. These are used to detect where liquidity may rest and are required for confirming the initial raid condition in the IFVG model.
Liquidity Raid: This occurs when price breaks a prior swing high or low, effectively “sweeping” a level where orders may be clustered. A raid is a required precursor to inversion logic in this model. The tool will not evaluate a potential Fair Value Gap or DD Inversion unless a swing high or low has been taken first.
Fair Value Gap (FVG): A Fair Value Gap is a price imbalance that occurs when a strong move leaves a gap between candles—specifically, when the high of one candle and the low of a later candle do not overlap. FVGs often emerge during displacement and are commonly studied as inefficiencies within a price leg.
DD Inversion: A DD inversion happens when price fully closes through an existing Fair Value Gap after raiding liquidity, suggesting the original imbalance rebalanced, and looks to reverse its original role. For example, when a bearish FVG is closed above after raiding a swing low, it may behave with a change of orderflow (bullish inversion). The tool recognizes IFVGs as “inverted” after a full-body candle closes through the gap post raid.
Displacement: A strong, directional price move—typically with momentum—that leaves a Fair Value Gap behind. Displacement is important in inversion logic, as it creates the context and confidence in comparing and contrasting FVGs and DD Inversions for obvious flips in market behaviour.
DD Line: Once inversion occurs, the tool draws a single horizontal array on the candle's close. It marks the model’s activation level—not a prediction level or a support/resistance zone. It serves as a reference for when model logic is sequentially active.
Opposing Swing: The swing high or low opposite the one that was swept during the initial raid. This becomes the model’s first target for mechanical delivery and is automatically drawn once the DD line is triggered. When price reaches this swing, the model has reached its objective and could offer opportunities for further continuation to additional liquidity pools.
Invalidation: A DD Inversion is considered invalid in one of two scenarios, which the user can toggle individually: a body print back above/below the inversion in bearish/bullish conditions, or trading above/below the most recent swing high/low after the liquidity raid in bearish/bullish conditions. The DD line will continue extending when traded to until the setup is invalidated, or when the Opposing Swing is reached.
Consequent Encroachment (CE): The midpoint (50%) of the FVG or IFVG. This line can be optionally displayed for users who use midpoint reference logic. It is not required by the model’s internal logic but may assist with discretionary interpretation.
Description
At its core, DD IFVG° follows a structured three-step logic sequence: a FVG is created, liquidity is taken, and the Fair Value Gap (FVG) inside of the leg of the raid is closed through, signally a potential orderflow shift. Once inversion is confirmed, a DD line is plotted at the close of the candle that caused the inversion, making it the structural anchor for the model.
The tool does not account for partial fills or candle wicks for FVGs or IFVGs. Only full-body closures through a qualifying FVG are recognized. When this occurs, a bullish or bearish inversion is validated and the model becomes active. From there, the opposing swing (the unswept high or low from the displacement leg) is automatically drawn as the target for the IFVG model.
The model remains active until either the opposing swing is tagged (completion) or Invalidation Condition is triggered (close through DD IFVG, or price violating the liquidity raid swing). Upon invalidation, the DD line turns gray, signalling that the structure is no longer valid for ongoing tracking.
Key Features
The Bias allows traders to define whether to track bullish inversions (closing above bearish FVGs), bearish inversions (closing below bullish FVGs), or neutral for both. This allows isolate directional focus or display all structures on the same chart mechanically.
The Liquidity Timeframe defines the Timeframe for swing highs and lows that are identified for the required liquidity raid. The Chart mode allows analysts to use the active chart Timeframe. Auto enables a custom Timeframe Alignment, explained inside of the setting tooltip. Custom allows for specific frame alignment, which is helpful when syncing with specific higher-Timeframe structure. Session allows the user to use session highs and lows for the liquidity raid. Observe the difference in the DD IFVG's frequency based on different Liquidity Timeframe configurations:
Chart:
Automatic:
Custom (1H):
Session:
The FVG Filter Timeframe requires the DD setup to trade into a FVG before qualifying the raid filter. For instance, setting this to 4H ensures that only setups that form within a 4-hour FVG. This gives analysts an additional filter to qualify the start of the mechanical model.
Session Filter enables traders to define up to four specific Time blocks when the model is permitted to trigger. The Macros Only toggle filters setups further by limiting activation to the first and last 10 minutes of each hour—a filter inspired for intraday traders and scalpers.
The Invalidation Condition determines when a DD inversion is considered not longer valid. Close will maintain the inversion as active until price prints a body past the DD IFVG. Swing will maintain the inversion as active until the most recent swing from the liquidity raid is traded through; in this case a warning will appear once price prints a candle body past the DD IFVG.
Model Style includes customizable controls for the DD line, the opposing swing marker, and invalidated states. Label appearance, line styles, and extension behaviour are fully user-controlled. Traders can also enable the Consequent Encroachment (CE) line, which marks the 50% midpoint of the FVG and IFVG.
An Info Table is available to display current model state, including user bias, active Timeframes, asset, and Time filter. Its position is fully customizable and can be moved to match chart preferences.
How Traders Can Use the Indicator Effectively
DD IFVG° is not meant to identify trade signals, entries, or exits. It is best used as a visual tracker and confluence for structure-based delivery, particularly for those following DodgyDD-style IFVG logic. The tool excels as a companion for:
Journaling and reviewing IFVG-based setups across Timeframes and sessions
Studying structural completion or invalidation behaviour
Tracking delayed deliveries and retracement-based logic
Traders using the tool should be familiar with FVG formation, inversion criteria, and the importance of opposing swing resolution.
Usage Guidance
Add DD IFVG° to a TradingView chart. This is a fractal script and can be applied across any Timeframe or asset pairing depending on your session model and preferences.
Use the DD line to track inversion structure, monitor when inversions are created and negated, and reference the opposing swing to determine whether structural delivery has completed.
Use the DD IFVG° in combination with your own discretion and narrative to assess when the model has flipped, held, or broken.
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The Blueprint v.1The Blueprint v.1 is a comprehensive ICT-style session overlay tool designed for precision-based intraday traders. This indicator automatically highlights key institutional trading sessions with dynamic boxes and labels, while tracking the midnight open with customizable horizontal and vertical lines.
🔹 Features:
Auto-detection and marking of major FX sessions: Asia, London, New York, London Close, and Afternoon
Dynamic Midnight Open horizontal line that extends across the full trading day (until 5PM NY on Fridays)
Vertical line to mark Midnight Open candle
Customizable colors, widths, and styles for all midnight lines and session boxes
Smart alignment: session boxes begin at the center of the opening candle and dynamically expand
Supports time zone offset input for traders outside NY time
🔧 Perfect for ICT concepts like Killzones, Judas Swings, and Midnight Open anchors.
Enigma End Game Indicator
Enigma End Game Indicator Description
The Enigma End Game indicator is a powerful tool designed to enhance the way traders approach support and resistance, combining mainstream technical analysis with a unique, dynamic perspective. At its core, this indicator enables traders to adapt to market conditions in real time by applying a blend of classic and modern interpretations of support and resistance levels.
In traditional support and resistance analysis, we recognize the significant price points where the market has historically reversed or consolidated. However, the *Enigma End Game* indicator takes this one step further by analyzing each individual candle's high as a potential resistance level and each low as support. This allows the trader to stay more agile, as the market constantly updates and evolves. The dynamic nature of this method acknowledges that price movements are fractal in nature, meaning that these levels are not static but adjust in response to price action on multiple timeframes.
### How It Works:
When using the *Enigma End Game* indicator, it doesn't simply plot buy and sell signals automatically. Instead, the indicator highlights key levels based on the interaction between price and historical price action. Here's how it operates:
1. **Buy Logic:**
The indicator identifies bullish signals based on the *Enigma* logic, but it does not trigger an immediate buy. Instead, it plots arrows above or below the candles, indicating the key price levels where price action has shifted. Traders then focus on these areas, particularly looking for buy opportunities *below* these levels during key market sessions (such as London or New York) while aligning with both mainstream support and resistance and *Enigma* levels.
2. **Sell Logic:**
Similarly, when the indicator identifies a sell signal, it plots an arrow above the candle where price action has reversed. This does not immediately suggest selling. Traders wait for a price retracement back to the previously breached low (for a sell order) or high (for a buy order), observing price action closely on lower timeframes (such as the 1-minute chart) to refine entry points. The entry is triggered when price starts to show signs of reversing at these levels, further validated by mainstream and *Enigma* support/resistance.
### Practical Example – XAU/USD (Gold):
For instance, in the settings of the *Enigma End Game* indicator, if we select the 5-minute (5MN) timeframe as the key level, the indicator will only plot the first 3 arrows following the *Enigma* logic. The arrows will appear above or below the candle that was breached, indicating a potential trend reversal. In this scenario, the first arrow marks the point where price broke a significant support or resistance level. Afterward, the trader watches for a subsequent candle to close below (in the case of a sell) the previous candle’s low, confirming a bearish bias.
Now, the trader does not rush into a sell order. Instead, they wait for the price to pull back towards the previously breached low. At this point, the trader can use a lower timeframe (like the 1-minute chart) to identify both mainstream support and resistance levels and *Enigma* levels above the main 5-minute key level. These additional levels provide a clearer understanding of where price might reverse and give the trader a stronger edge in refining their entry point.
The trader then sets a sell order *above* the price level of the previous low, but only once signs show that price is retracing and ready to fall again. The price point where this retracement occurs, confirmed by both mainstream and *Enigma* levels, becomes the entry signal for the trade.
### Summary:
The *Enigma End Game* indicator combines time-tested principles of support and resistance with a more modern, adaptive view, empowering traders to read the market with greater precision. It guides you to wait for optimal entries, based on dynamic support and resistance levels that change with each price movement. By combining signals on higher timeframes with refined entries on lower timeframes, traders gain a unique advantage in navigating both obvious and hidden levels of support and resistance, ultimately improving their ability to time trades with higher probability of success.
This indicator allows for a more calculated, strategic approach to trading—highlighting the right moments to enter the market while providing the flexibility to adjust to different market conditions.
The *ENIGMA Signals with Retests* indicator is a versatile trading tool that combines key market sessions with dynamic support and resistance levels. It uses logic to identify potential buy and sell signals based on the behavior of recent price swings (highs and lows) and offers flexibility with the number of arrows plotted per session. The user can customize settings like arrow frequency, line styles, and session times, allowing for personalized trading strategies.
The indicator detects buy and sell signals by checking if the price breaks the previous swing high (for buy signals) or swing low (for sell signals). It then stores these levels and draws horizontal lines on the chart, representing critical price levels where traders can expect potential price reactions.
A key feature of this indicator is its ability to limit the number of arrows per session, ensuring a cleaner chart and reducing signal clutter. Horizontal lines are drawn at the identified buy or sell levels, with the option to display labels like "BUY - AT OR BELOW" and "SELL - AT OR ABOVE" to further clarify entry points.
The indicator also incorporates session filtering, allowing traders to focus on specific market sessions (Asia, London, and New York) for more relevant signals, and it ensures that no more than a user-defined number of arrows are plotted within a session.
5-Minute YEN Pivot Bars 1.0The 5-Minute YEN Pivot Bars indicator is designed to identify and highlight low-range pivot bars on 5-minute charts, specifically tailored for Yen-based pairs (e.g., GBPJPY, USDJPY). By focusing on precise pip thresholds, this tool helps traders detect potential pivot points within specific trading sessions, while avoiding inside bars and other noise often seen in low-volatility conditions. This can be particularly useful for trend traders and those looking to refine their entry points based on intraday reversals.
Key Features:
- Customized Pip Thresholds for Yen Pairs:
The indicator is pre-configured for Yen pairs, where 1 pip is typically represented by 0.01. It applies these thresholds:
- Limited Range: 4 pips or less between open and close prices.
- High/Low Directionality: At least 3 pips from the close/open to the bar's high or low.
- Open/Close Proximity: 4 pips or less between open and close.
- Inside Bar Tolerance: A tolerance of 3 pips for inside bars, helping reduce false signals from bars contained within the previous bar's range.
- Session-Specific Alerts:
- The indicator allows you to enable alerts for the European Session (6:00-12:00), American Session (12:00-17:00), and London Close (17:00-20:00). You can adjust these times based on your own trading hours or timezone preferences via a time-shift setting.
- Receive real-time alerts when a valid bullish or bearish pivot bar is identified within the chosen sessions, allowing you to respond to potential trade opportunities immediately.
- Time Shift Customization:
- Adjust the "Time Shift" parameter to account for different time zones, ensuring accurate session alignment regardless of your local time.
How It Works:
1. Pivot Bar Identification:
The indicator scans for bars where the difference between the open and close is within the "Limited Range" threshold, and both open and close prices are close to either the high or the low of the bar.
2. Directional Filtering:
It requires the bar to show strong directional bias by enforcing an additional distance between the open/close levels and the opposite end of the bar (high/low). Only bars with this directional structure are considered for highlighting.
3. Exclusion of Inside Bars:
Bars that are completely contained within the range of the previous bar are excluded (inside bars), as are consecutive inside bars. This filtering is essential to avoid marking bars that typically indicate consolidation rather than potential pivot points.
4. Session Alerts:
When a valid pivot bar appears within the selected sessions, an alert is triggered, notifying the trader of a potential trading signal. Bullish and bearish signals are differentiated based on whether the close is near the high or low.
How to Use:
- Trend Reversals: Use this indicator to spot potential trend reversals or pullbacks on a 5-minute chart, especially within key trading sessions.
- Entry and Exit Points: Highlighted bars can serve as potential entry points for traders looking to capitalize on short-term directional changes or continuation patterns.
- Combine with Other Indicators: Consider pairing this tool with momentum indicators or trendlines to confirm the signals, providing a comprehensive analysis framework.
Default Parameters:
- Limited Range: 4 Pips
- High/Low Directionality: 3 Pips
- Open/Close Proximity: 4 Pips
- Inside Bar Tolerance: 3 Pips
- Session Alerts: Enabled for European, American, and London Close sessions
- Time Shift: Default 6 (adjustable to align with different time zones)
This indicator is specifically optimized for Yen pairs on 5-minute charts due to its pip calculation.
ICT Comprehensive IndicatorThe ICT Comprehensive Indicator is a robust tool designed to assist traders in applying key concepts from the Inner Circle Trader (ICT) methodology directly to their TradingView charts. This indicator integrates multiple ICT principles to provide a holistic view of the market, aiming to enhance trading analysis and decision-making.
Key Features:
Market Structure Analysis:
Swing Highs and Lows:
Automatically identifies and marks significant swing highs and lows.
Plots dotted lines at these levels to help visualize market structure and trend direction.
Red Lines: Indicate swing highs (potential resistance levels).
Green Lines: Indicate swing lows (potential support levels).
Liquidity Pools:
Highlights potential liquidity zones where stop orders may accumulate.
Marks previous swing highs and lows with small circles to identify areas institutions might target for liquidity.
Order Blocks Identification:
Bullish Order Blocks:
Detects the last down candle before a significant up move.
Draws solid green lines extended to the right, representing potential support zones.
Bearish Order Blocks:
Detects the last up candle before a significant down move.
Draws solid red lines extended to the right, representing potential resistance zones.
Fair Value Gaps (Imbalance):
Identifies and highlights gaps in price action where the market moved rapidly, leaving imbalances.
Draws semi-transparent purple boxes to indicate areas where the price may retrace to fill unfilled orders.
Time and Price Theory:
Trading Sessions Highlighting:
Allows selection of major trading sessions: London, New York, or Asian.
Highlights the chosen session on the chart with a semi-transparent blue background.
Helps focus analysis during periods of higher liquidity and volatility.
Risk Management Display:
Calculates and displays the risk amount per trade based on user-defined account size and risk percentage.
Shows a label on the chart with the calculated risk amount to aid in proper position sizing.
Custom Alerts:
Provides alerts for key events:
Formation of new swing highs or lows.
Identification of bullish or bearish order blocks.
Detection of fair value gaps (both up and down).
How to Use:
Add the Indicator to Your Chart:
Search for "ICT Comprehensive Indicator" in the TradingView Indicators library.
Add it to your chart to begin analyzing the market using ICT concepts.
Configure Settings:
Trading Session Selection:
Choose your preferred trading session in the settings to highlight it on the chart.
Risk Management Inputs:
Input your account size and desired risk percentage per trade to calculate the risk amount.
Analyze the Market:
Market Structure:
Use the swing highs and lows to understand the current market trend.
Liquidity Pools and Order Blocks:
Identify potential entry and exit points by observing marked liquidity zones and order blocks.
Fair Value Gaps:
Look for possible retracement areas where the price may return to fill imbalances.
Set Up Alerts:
Configure alerts based on the indicator's conditions to stay informed of significant market events without constant monitoring.
Benefits:
Holistic Analysis Tool:
Combines multiple ICT principles into one indicator for comprehensive market analysis.
Enhanced Decision-Making:
Aids in identifying high-probability trade setups by highlighting key market areas.
Time-Efficient:
Automates the detection of complex trading concepts, saving time on manual analysis.
Customizable:
Adjustable settings allow tailoring the indicator to individual trading styles and preferences.
Disclaimer:
This indicator is intended for educational and informational purposes only.
Trading involves significant risk, and past performance is not indicative of future results.
Always conduct thorough analysis and consult with a financial advisor before making trading decisions.
Note:
This indicator is inspired by ICT concepts but is not affiliated with or endorsed by Inner Circle Trader.
Users are encouraged to have a foundational understanding of ICT methodologies to fully benefit from this tool.
BOS TRADER [v 1.0] [Influxum]The name of the tool, BOS Trader, comes from the abbreviation BOS, which stands for Break Of Structure. In simple terms, this tool identifies situations where a change in market structure occurs after liquidity has been grabbed. Following the structural change, it looks for a point where the balance between buyers and sellers will be tested, potentially continuing the price movement in the direction of the structural break.
The goal of this tool is to identify areas where a trader can look for potential entry opportunities based on their entry rules and filters. In our own research, we found that while this tool is not a standalone strategy, it provides a statistical advantage that stems from the nature of the market itself. If you expect the market to reverse at a certain price level against a short-term, medium-term, or long-term trend, that reversal must logically begin with a change in structure – i.e., its break. BOS Trader then highlights the zone where you can expect a strong reaction from traders speculating on the continuation of price in the direction of the break.
Another important piece of the puzzle is the concept of liquidity. Liquidity grabs are generally considered by traders to be events that can trigger market direction changes. That's why BOS Trader is complemented with multiple ways to identify liquidity in the market from a Price Action perspective. We have explored the liquidity concept in depth in our other tools – the Liquidity Tool and Liquidity Strategy Tester – so we won’t go into too much detail on liquidity settings here.
🟪 Pivots
Liquidity can be found beyond pivot extremes – the highest candles in a series of candles. The pivot liquidity setting specifies how many candles must be before and after the pivot candle with a lower high for a pivot high or a higher low for a pivot low. A pivot high is the local highest point of the last 31 candles (15 before the pivot candle, the pivot candle itself, and 15 after). Another option is to set the time period in which the pivot extreme must occur. For example, you can differentiate between pivot highs of the Asian or London session.
🟪 % Percent Change
This setting is based on the well-known Zig Zag indicator and confirms swing highs or swing lows when there is a certain percentage change in price. This helps filter out noise that can occur when the market consolidates and randomly creates pivot highs or lows that aren’t significant.
🟪 Session High/Low
Many popular strategies are based on liquidity defined as the price range of a specific trading session. This doesn't have to be London, Asia, or New York sessions, but could be, for instance, the first hour of the New York session, and so on.
🟪 Day High/Low, Week High/Low, Month High/Low
As the name suggests, liquidity is often defined by the high/low of the previous day, week, or month. These price levels are watched by many market participants, and it's reasonable to expect reactions at these levels. That’s why we included this option in the BOS tool.
Tip for Traders
To avoid common issues with setting the correct session time, we have added the BG option to the tool – the ability to display a background for the configured trading session. This makes it easy to verify that your trading session is set correctly in relation to your time zone.
Delete grabbed liquidity
If a liquidity level is breached by price, it becomes invalid. For those who prefer to keep their charts clean and uncluttered, there is an option to delete grabbed liquidity. This way, only untraded, valid liquidity lines will be visible on the chart.
Bars after liquidity grab
A liquidity grab should be a significant event that triggers a reaction from market participants. To ensure this is a real response to liquidity rather than random market behavior, we added a time test to the BOS tool. A structural break must occur within a specified time after the liquidity grab. You can define this time in the tool as the number of bars after which the structural break is still considered valid following the liquidity grab.
🟪 AOI (Area of Interest) Settings
Initially, it's important to note that there are two main options for setting the behavior of the AOI. The first option is to fix its duration by the number of bars – Duration, and the second is to keep the AOI valid until it is traded through – Extended.
Duration
Since we expect a quick reaction to the liquidity grab, we also expect a fast pullback to the AOI and a swift response of traders. Our research has shown that the strongest reactions typically occur within a maximum of 15 bars from the formation of the AOI (fractally across timeframes). Therefore, this value is set as the default. However, we recommend considering not just the speed of the reaction but also its intensity. After the set number of bars, the AOI stops extending further.
Extended
We have noticed that price has a tendency to return to the AOI even after a longer period and react again. For this reason, we included the option in the BOS tool to extend the AOI into the future, with the ability to freely adjust the Max AOI Length.
🟪 AOI Size Mode
There are two options for setting the size of the AOI. Either it can be calculated as a percentage of the swing size (% of swing) in which the structural break occurred (the default setting is 30%), or you can set a different concept for the AOI size. For example, the well-known Optimal Trade Entry model. Custom values can be set in the FIBO Levels option, where you can define either preferred Fibonacci values or values based on your own criteria.
🟪 Trading Session (signals + alerts + visibility)
The main goal of our tools is to make it easier for traders to identify patterns and opportunities in the market and allow them to be alerted to their occurrence. The time for AOI plotting after a liquidity grab is combined into a single Trading Session function. This controls both the AOI plotting and when the tool will send alerts. All of this is aimed at helping traders avoid spending the entire day in front of their monitors, waiting for trading opportunities. Here, too, you can use the BG feature to plot a background on the chart showing the current session.
🟪 Trading within session range
We found that some traders have difficulty navigating the many AOIs plotted during times when the market consolidates and creates numerous false breakouts. Therefore, we included an option in the BOS tool to track only structural changes at the price extremes of the current day and trading session. The tool will not plot structural changes for internal liquidity grabs (within the session range), but only for external liquidity grabs (highest highs and lowest lows of the session or liquidity from previous days).
Visuals
The BOS tool is, of course, supplemented with the option to customize the appearance of all its components according to your preferences.
ICT Asian Range and KillzonesThis TradingView indicator highlights key trading sessions and their price ranges on a chart. It identifies the Asian Range and the Killzones for both the London Open and New York Open sessions. Here’s a brief breakdown:
Asian Range:
Defines the high and low price levels during the Asian trading session (between the specified start and end hours, default 00:00 to 04:00 UTC).
Plots horizontal lines to mark the highest and lowest prices reached during the Asian session.
Adds labels showing the values of these high and low points after the session ends.
London and New York Killzones:
Identifies the “Killzones” or key trading windows for the London Open (default 06:00 to 09:00 UTC) and the New York Open (default 11:00 to 14:00 UTC).
Tracks the high and low price levels within these windows and plots rectangles ("boxes") on the chart to visualize these ranges.
The boxes are color-coded and customizable, indicating potential areas of high market activity or volatility.
Customizable Visuals:
Users can adjust the colors, border widths, and other visual properties for better clarity and chart integration.
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How to Use the Indicator
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Configuration: Begin by setting the session times to match your trading interests. Customize the colors and styles according to your preferences.
Observation: Watch for the high and low markers of each session to form the initial balance. Note how the price moves in relation to these levels.
Action: Pay special attention to God Candles and engulfing patterns, especially when they coincide with high volume. These may offer trading signals in line with your strategy.
Adjustment: Regularly review and adjust the settings (e.g., session times, lookback periods) based on market conditions and your trading performance.
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Initial Balance (IB) Settings:
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Purpose: Marks the high and low of a specific trading session to indicate the initial range of market movement.
Usage: Customize session times for New York (NY), London (LN), and Tokyo (TK) to see the initial balance of each. Colors for the high, low, and mid-point lines can be adjusted.
Practical Application: Traders can use these lines to gauge market volatility or breakouts outside of these initial ranges.
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Session Settings and Session Highlight Boxes
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Purpose: Highlights trading sessions with customizable background colors and border styles, allowing for a quick visual reference of market sessions.
Usage: Set the times for NY, London, and Tokyo sessions along with desired background colors to have these periods visually marked on the chart.
Practical Application: Helps in identifying the overlap between major market sessions and potential increases in trading volume and volatility.
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God Candle Settings
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Purpose: Identifies significantly large and voluminous candles, known as "God Candles", which could signal strong market movements.
Usage: Adjust the lookback period, line length, and volume criteria to define what constitutes a God Candle. These settings also allow for the display of diamonds on bars that meet certain criteria but are not classified as God Candles.
Practical Application: These candles can signal strong buying or selling pressure and might be used as potential entry or exit points based on the trader's strategy.
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Additional Features
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Session Time Filters: Allows for filtering signals based on the time of day, useful for focusing on specific market hours.
Engulfing Pattern Detection: The script includes logic to identify bullish and bearish engulfing patterns, adding another layer of analysis for potential trading opportunities.
Volume Analysis: Incorporates volume into the analysis of God Candles and engulfing patterns to identify significant market movements.
NSDT Custom High and Low LinesFirst, the credit for the original script to plot a High and Low between a certain time goes to developer paaax.
I took that idea, converted it to Pinescript V5, cleaned up the code, and added a few more lines so you can plot different levels based on time of day.
Published open source like the original.
The example shown has:
Blue - plotting from the start of the Futures Asian session to the start of the Futures USA Session. (6:00PM - 9:30AM Eastern)
Yellow - plotting from the start of the Futures Europe session to the start of the Futures USA Session. (3:00AM - 9:30AM Eastern)
Green - plotting from the start of the Futures US Premarket session to the start of the Futures USA Session. (8:00AM - 9:30AM Eastern)
These are great levels to use for breakouts and/or support and resistance.
Combine these levels with the 5 min Open Range levels, as you have some good trades.
Each of the three sessions have individual start and end times that can be modified by the trader, so you can easily mark off important areas for your style of trading.
Waindrops [Makit0]█ OVERALL
Plot waindrops (custom volume profiles) on user defined periods, for each period you get high and low, it slices each period in half to get independent vwap, volume profile and the volume traded per price at each half.
It works on intraday charts only, up to 720m (12H). It can plot balanced or unbalanced waindrops, and volume profiles up to 24H sessions.
As example you can setup unbalanced periods to get independent volume profiles for the overnight and cash sessions on the futures market, or 24H periods to get the full session volume profile of EURUSD
The purpose of this indicator is twofold:
1 — from a Chartist point of view, to have an indicator which displays the volume in a more readable way
2 — from a Pine Coder point of view, to have an example of use for two very powerful tools on Pine Script:
• the recently updated drawing limit to 500 (from 50)
• the recently ability to use drawings arrays (lines and labels)
If you are new to Pine Script and you are learning how to code, I hope you read all the code and comments on this indicator, all is designed for you,
the variables and functions names, the sometimes too big explanations, the overall structure of the code, all is intended as an example on how to code
in Pine Script a specific indicator from a very good specification in form of white paper
If you wanna learn Pine Script form scratch just start HERE
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█ FEATURES
Waindrops are a different way of seeing the volume and price plotted in a chart, its a volume profile indicator where you can see the volume of each price level
plotted as a vertical histogram for each half of a custom period. By default the period is 60 so it plots an independent volume profile each 30m
You can think of each waindrop as an user defined candlestick or bar with four key values:
• high of the period
• low of the period
• left vwap (volume weighted average price of the first half period)
• right vwap (volume weighted average price of the second half period)
The waindrop can have 3 different colors (configurable by the user):
• GREEN: when the right vwap is higher than the left vwap (bullish sentiment )
• RED: when the right vwap is lower than the left vwap (bearish sentiment )
• BLUE: when the right vwap is equal than the left vwap ( neutral sentiment )
KEY FEATURES
• Help menu
• Custom periods
• Central bars
• Left/Right VWAPs
• Custom central bars and vwaps: color and pixels
• Highly configurable volume histogram: execution window, ticks, pixels, color, update frequency and fine tuning the neutral meaning
• Volume labels with custom size and color
• Tracking price dot to be able to see the current price when you hide your default candlesticks or bars
█ SETTINGS
Click here or set any impar period to see the HELP INFO : show the HELP INFO, if it is activated the indicator will not plot
PERIOD SIZE (max 2880 min) : waindrop size in minutes, default 60, max 2880 to allow the first half of a 48H period as a full session volume profile
BARS : show the central and vwap bars, default true
Central bars : show the central bars, default true
VWAP bars : show the left and right vwap bars, default true
Bars pixels : width of the bars in pixels, default 2
Bars color mode : bars color behavior
• BARS : gets the color from the 'Bars color' option on the settings panel
• HISTOGRAM : gets the color from the Bearish/Bullish/Neutral Histogram color options from the settings panel
Bars color : color for the central and vwap bars, default white
HISTOGRAM show the volume histogram, default true
Execution window (x24H) : last 24H periods where the volume funcionality will be plotted, default 5
Ticks per bar (max 50) : width in ticks of each histogram bar, default 2
Updates per period : number of times the histogram will update
• ONE : update at the last bar of the period
• TWO : update at the last bar of each half period
• FOUR : slice the period in 4 quarters and updates at the last bar of each of them
• EACH BAR : updates at the close of each bar
Pixels per bar : width in pixels of each histogram bar, default 4
Neutral Treshold (ticks) : delta in ticks between left and right vwaps to identify a waindrop as neutral, default 0
Bearish Histogram color : histogram color when right vwap is lower than left vwap, default red
Bullish Histogram color : histogram color when right vwap is higher than left vwap, default green
Neutral Histogram color : histogram color when the delta between right and left vwaps is equal or lower than the Neutral treshold, default blue
VOLUME LABELS : show volume labels
Volume labels color : color for the volume labels, default white
Volume Labels size : text size for the volume labels, choose between AUTO, TINY, SMALL, NORMAL or LARGE, default TINY
TRACK PRICE : show a yellow ball tracking the last price, default true
█ LIMITS
This indicator only works on intraday charts (minutes only) up to 12H (720m), the lower chart timeframe you can use is 1m
This indicator needs price, time and volume to work, it will not work on an index (there is no volume), the execution will not be allowed
The histogram (volume profile) can be plotted on 24H sessions as limit but you can plot several 24H sessions
█ ERRORS AND PERFORMANCE
Depending on the choosed settings, the script performance will be highly affected and it will experience errors
Two of the more common errors it can throw are:
• Calculation takes too long to execute
• Loop takes too long
The indicator performance is highly related to the underlying volatility (tick wise), the script takes each candlestick or bar and for each tick in it stores the price and volume, if the ticker in your chart has thousands and thousands of ticks per bar the indicator will throw an error for sure, it can not calculate in time such amount of ticks.
What all of that means? Simply put, this will throw error on the BITCOIN pair BTCUSD (high volatility with tick size 0.01) because it has too many ticks per bar, but lucky you it will work just fine on the futures contract BTC1! (tick size 5) because it has a lot less ticks per bar
There are some options you can fine tune to boost the script performance, the more demanding option in terms of resources consumption is Updates per period , by default is maxed out so lowering this setting will improve the performance in a high way.
If you wanna know more about how to improve the script performance, read the HELP INFO accessible from the settings panel
█ HOW-TO SETUP
The basic parameters to adjust are Period size , Ticks per bar and Pixels per bar
• Period size is the main setting, defines the waindrop size, to get a better looking histogram set bigger period and smaller chart timeframe
• Ticks per bar is the tricky one, adjust it differently for each underlying (ticker) volatility wise, for some you will need a low value, for others a high one.
To get a more accurate histogram set it as lower as you can (min value is 1)
• Pixels per bar allows you to adjust the width of each histogram bar, with it you can adjust the blank space between them or allow overlaping
You must play with these three parameters until you obtain the desired histogram: smoother, sharper, etc...
These are some of the different kind of charts you can setup thru the settings:
• Balanced Waindrops (default): charts with waindrops where the two halfs are of same size.
This is the default chart, just select a period (30m, 60m, 120m, 240m, pick your poison), adjust the histogram ticks and pixels and watch
• Unbalanced Waindrops: chart with waindrops where the two halfs are of different sizes.
Do you trade futures and want to plot a waindrop with the first half for the overnight session and the second half for the cash session? you got it;
just adjust the period to 1860 for any CME ticker (like ES1! for example) adjust the histogram ticks and pixels and watch
• Full Session Volume Profile: chart with waindrops where only the first half plots.
Do you use Volume profile to analize the market? Lucky you, now you can trick this one to plot it, just try a period of 780 on SPY, 2760 on ES1!, or 2880 on EURUSD
remember to adjust the histogram ticks and pixels for each underlying
• Only Bars: charts with only central and vwap bars plotted, simply deactivate the histogram and volume labels
• Only Histogram: charts with only the histogram plotted (volume profile charts), simply deactivate the bars and volume labels
• Only Volume: charts with only the raw volume numbers plotted, simply deactivate the bars and histogram
If you wanna know more about custom full session periods for different asset classes, read the HELP INFO accessible from the settings panel
EXAMPLES
Full Session Volume Profile on MES 5m chart:
Full Session Unbalanced Waindrop on MNQ 2m chart (left side Overnight session, right side Cash Session):
The following examples will have the exact same charts but on four different tickers representing a futures contract, a forex pair, an etf and a stock.
We are doing this to be able to see the different parameters we need for plotting the same kind of chart on different assets
The chart composition is as follows:
• Left side: Volume Labels chart (period 10)
• Upper Right side: Waindrops (period 60)
• Lower Right side: Full Session Volume Profile
The first example will specify the main parameters, the rest of the charts will have only the differences
MES :
• Left: Period size: 10, Bars: uncheck, Histogram: uncheck, Execution window: 1, Ticks per bar: 2, Updates per period: EACH BAR,
Pixels per bar: 4, Volume labels: check, Track price: check
• Upper Right: Period size: 60, Bars: check, Bars color mode: HISTOGRAM, Histogram: check, Execution window: 2, Ticks per bar: 2,
Updates per period: EACH BAR, Pixels per bar: 4, Volume labels: uncheck, Track price: check
• Lower Right: Period size: 2760, Bars: uncheck, Histogram: check, Execution window: 1, Ticks per bar: 1, Updates per period: EACH BAR,
Pixels per bar: 2, Volume labels: uncheck, Track price: check
EURUSD :
• Upper Right: Ticks per bar: 10
• Lower Right: Period size: 2880, Ticks per bar: 1, Pixels per bar: 1
SPY :
• Left: Ticks per bar: 3
• Upper Right: Ticks per bar: 5, Pixels per bar: 3
• Lower Right: Period size: 780, Ticks per bar: 2, Pixels per bar: 2
AAPL :
• Left: Ticks per bar: 2
• Upper Right: Ticks per bar: 6, Pixels per bar: 3
• Lower Right: Period size: 780, Ticks per bar: 1, Pixels per bar: 2
█ THANKS TO
PineCoders for all they do, all the tools and help they provide and their involvement in making a better community
scarf for the idea of coding a waindrops like indicator, I did not know something like that existed at all
All the Pine Coders, Pine Pros and Pine Wizards, people who share their work and knowledge for the sake of it and helping others, I'm very grateful indeed
I'm learning at each step of the way from you all, thanks for this awesome community;
Opensource and shared knowledge: this is the way! (said with canned voice from inside my helmet :D)
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I sincerely hope you enjoy reading and using this work as much as I enjoyed developing it :D
GOOD LUCK AND HAPPY TRADING!
Rapid Price Skip Gaps V2.0Rapid Price Skip Gaps: Your Edge in Identifying Market Imbalances
The "Rapid Price Skip Gaps" indicator for TradingView is a powerful and intuitive tool designed to help traders quickly identify, visualize, and track significant price skip gaps on their charts. By highlighting these critical market imbalances and providing customizable alerts, it offers a unique perspective on potential areas of interest, support, and resistance.
What are Price Skip Gaps?
A price skip gap occurs when there is an un-traded range between two consecutive price bars. This signifies that price "skipped" over a certain level without any transactions occurring within that range.
Bullish Skip Gap : The current bar's lowest price is higher than the previous bar's highest price. This indicates strong buying pressure that "skipped" a price range.
Bearish Skip Gap : The current bar's highest price is lower than the previous bar's lowest price. This indicates strong selling pressure that "skipped" a price range.
Skip gaps often represent significant shifts in supply and demand, order imbalances, or rapid reactions to news events. Many trading strategies revolve around the idea of "gap fill," where price tends to retrace and fill these un-traded zones.
Core Functionality & How it Works
The "Rapid Price Skip Gaps" indicator continuously monitors price action to detect these imbalances:
1.Intelligent Gap Detection: The core of the indicator lies in its detectGap function. It meticulously compares the high and low of the current bar against the high and low of the previous bar.
For a Bullish Skip Gap: It confirms if current bar's low > previous bar's high. The gap size is then calculated as current low - previous high.
For a Bearish Skip Gap: It confirms if current bar's high < previous bar's low. The gap size is calculated as previous low - current high.
2.Dynamic Visual Representation: Once a skip gap is detected, the indicator brings it to life on your chart:
Colored Boxes: Skip gaps are automatically drawn as distinct rectangular boxes directly on the chart.
Bullish Skip Gaps: Filled with a customizable Bullish Gap Color (default: Green) with adjustable transparency.
Bearish Skip Gaps: Filled with a customizable Bearish Gap Color (default: Red) with adjustable transparency.
Gap Size Labels: A clear label is placed near each detected gap, showing its precise size (e.g., " Bull Gap"). Label size is also customizable for optimal readability.
Automatic Extension & Closure: The indicator intelligently tracks active gaps. If a gap remains unfilled, its box extends dynamically across subsequent bars, reminding you of its presence. When price enters the gap area (meaning the gap is "filled"), the corresponding box is automatically deleted, keeping your chart clean and relevant.
3.Configurable "Quiet Hours" Filter (User-Selected Timezone): A powerful feature for traders who focus on specific market sessions or wish to avoid noise during less active periods. The indicator includes a "Quiet Hours" filter, allowing you to define a specific time window (in a user-selected timezone) during which new skip gap signals will not be generated. This ensures that the indicator only highlights gaps that occur during your preferred trading hours, reducing false signals and improving focus.
How it's Programmed: This is achieved by using Pine Script's time() function to check if the current bar's time falls within the defined "quiet session" (defaulting to 12:00-21:00 UTC). New gap signals are only allowed if the current bar is outside this quiet session. The timezone for this quiet session is also a customizable input.
4.Customizable Vertical Line Timestamps (User-Selected Timezone): To further enhance your chart's context, the indicator provides the option to draw prominent vertical lines at specific, user-defined hours (in a user-selected timezone). These lines act as persistent "stamps" on your timeline, helping you visualize and remember key times, such as market open/close, news events, or session overlaps relevant to your strategy.
Functionality: You can toggle this feature on/off, select the exact hour, choose its style (Solid, Dashed, Dotted), pick its color, and adjust its width for clear visibility. You can configure up to three distinct vertical lines.
How it's Programmed: This is achieved by creating line drawing objects directly at the specified bar_index and extending them across the entire vertical range of the chart using precise Y-coordinate values, ensuring they are always visible regardless of zoom level. The indicator intelligently manages these lines, drawing them only once per specified hour and removing them if the feature is toggled off or the time condition is no longer met. Each line is also accompanied by an optional customizable text label for quick identification.
How This Indicator Can Help Your Trading
Identify Support & Resistance: Unfilled skip gaps often act as strong dynamic support or resistance levels where price might react.
Gauge Market Strength: Large skip gaps, especially on significant news, can indicate strong directional momentum.
Gap Fill Strategies: Traders employing gap-fill strategies can use the visual boxes to pinpoint entry and exit points, targeting the closure of these gaps.
Confirmation Tool: Use skip gaps as a confluence factor with your existing analysis, confirming breakouts or reversals.
Session & Time Awareness: The quiet hours filter and vertical line timestamps help you stay aware of market sessions and specific times that might influence price behavior, tailored to your preferred timezone.
Visual Clarity: The intuitive visual representation keeps your chart clean and quickly highlights critical information, allowing for faster decision-making.
Customizable Inputs:
Indicator Timezone (under "Time Settings"): Sets the primary timezone for time-related calculations within the indicator.
Bullish Gap Color: Choose the fill color for upward skip gaps.
Bearish Gap Color: Choose the fill color for downward skip gaps.
Gap Transparency: Adjust the opacity of the skip gap boxes (0-100).
Border Width: Set the thickness of the skip gap box borders.
Label Size: Select the size of the text labels for skip gap sizes ("Tiny," "Small," "Normal," "Large").
Timeframe: Optionally apply the skip gap detection to a different timeframe than your chart (e.g., detect Daily gaps on a 1-hour chart). Leave blank for current chart timeframe.
Quiet Session Start-End (under "Time Settings"): Define a time range (e.g., "1200-2100") in the specified Quiet Session Timezone where new skip gap signals will be suppressed.
Quiet Session Timezone (under "Time Settings"): Select the timezone for the Quiet Session Start-End input.
Vertical Timestamps (Group):
V1, V2, V3 (Toggles): Enable or disable each of the three customizable vertical lines.
Text (for V1, V2, V3): Customize the text label displayed on each vertical line (e.g., "Sydney open").
Time (for V1, V2, V3): Define the exact session time (e.g., "2100-2101" for 9 PM UTC) when each vertical line should appear. These sessions are interpreted in UTC.
Color (for V1, V2, V3): Set the color for each vertical line.
Style (for V1, V2, V3): Choose between "Solid," "Dashed," or "Dotted" for each vertical line.
Width (for V1, V2, V3): Adjust the thickness of each vertical line.
The "Rapid Price Skip Gaps" indicator is a versatile tool for any trader looking to incorporate gap analysis and precise time-based markers into their trading strategy. Add it to your chart today and gain a new perspective on market dynamics!
SDRange+ [JJumbo]Dynamic SDRange+
versatile and highly customizable tool crafted for traders who rely on precise price levels and Time-based analysis, with a special focus on the Overnight Session (ONS) range.
This indicator defaults to capturing the critical 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM Eastern Time (America/New_York timezone) ONS window—a period often pivotal for setting the day's momentum and key price zones before regular trading hours (RTH) commence. However, its standout feature is the ability to define a custom session window, allowing traders to adapt the range to any preferred time period, making it suitable for various trading styles and market conditions beyond the standard ONS.
At its core, the indicator plots the high, low, and equilibrium (EQ) levels of the selected session, with the default 6:00-9:00 AM range highlighted by solid high/low lines, a distinct EQ, and optional quadrant lines at 25% and 75%. This provides a clear snapshot of the session’s structure. Traders can further enhance their analysis with customizable projections and mean reversion levels, extending above and below the range to pinpoint potential reversal or continuation zones. The custom session selection empowers users to shift focus—whether to an earlier overnight window, a midday consolidation period, or any other timeframe—offering unparalleled flexibility.
In addition to its adaptable range functionality, SDRange+ offers a suite of optional features:
- Pivot Sessions: Two configurable pivot windows to track supplementary overnight liquidity levels.
- Projections: Extensions and mean reversion zones, adjustable for upper, lower, or both directions.
- Visual Customization: Options to display open/close lines, tweak line styles, colors, and label sizes, and toggle a table showing the range size.
- RTH Candle Coloring: Distinguishes overnight from regular session candles for improved visual clarity.
Designed for traders who demand precision and adaptability, SDRange+ excels in strategies leveraging pre-market or custom session price action, such as range breakouts, reversals, or trend continuations. Whether you’re analyzing the default 6:00-9:00 AM ONS range for early momentum or tailoring the session to your unique trading approach, this indicator delivers a robust and dynamic framework for technical analysis across any market.
Alpha Trader University - London Continuation StrategyAlpha Trader University - London Continuation Strategy Indicator
OVERVIEW:
This educational indicator implements the London Continuation Strategy, a session-based trading methodology that capitalizes on price continuation patterns between the Asia and London trading sessions. Designed to teach traders about session timing, market structure, and continuation strategies.
STRATEGY METHODOLOGY:
The London Continuation Strategy is based on the market principle that directional movements established during the Asia session often continue during the early London session, creating high-probability trading opportunities.
SESSION ANALYSIS FRAMEWORK:
1. ASIA SESSION (4:00-9:00 Dubai Time):
- Establishes initial market direction and sentiment
- Creates key support and resistance levels
- Provides the foundation for continuation bias
- Blue box visualization with range tracking
2. PRE-LONDON SESSION (9:00-11:00 Dubai Time):
- Transition period between major sessions
- Setup and preparation phase for London entries
- Confirmation or negation of Asia session bias
- Teal box visualization for monitoring
3. LONDON SESSION (11:00-12:00 Dubai Time):
- Primary entry window for continuation trades
- Highest probability period for strategy execution
- Green box labeled "Entry Window" for clear identification
- Optimal timing for trade execution
EDUCATIONAL VALUE:
- Learn session-based trading concepts and timing
- Understand market flow between major trading centers
- Develop skills in identifying continuation patterns
- Practice using session ranges for risk management
- Build foundation for advanced session strategies
TRADING APPLICATIONS:
- Entry Timing: Use London session start for optimal entry points
- Direction Bias: Follow Asia session directional momentum
- Risk Management: Utilize session ranges for stop-loss placement
- Target Setting: Project targets based on session volatility patterns
- Market Structure: Respect key session levels and range breaks
UNIQUE FEATURES:
- Dubai timezone optimization for Middle East traders
- Three-session comprehensive analysis framework
- Real-time session range tracking and visualization
- Customizable visual elements and colors
- Educational labels and clear entry window identification
TECHNICAL IMPLEMENTATION:
- Accurate timezone conversion (UTC to Dubai time)
- Dynamic session detection and range calculation
- Real-time box and label updates during active sessions
- Clean visual design with professional color coding
- Efficient memory management for optimal performance
CUSTOMIZATION OPTIONS:
- Session colors for personal preference
- Box border width adjustment
- Label size customization
- Visual element toggle capabilities
RISK MANAGEMENT INTEGRATION:
- Session range-based stop-loss guidance
- Volatility assessment through range analysis
- Clear entry and exit timing signals
- Structure-based risk parameter definition
This indicator transforms complex session analysis into a systematic, visual trading approach, helping traders understand market timing and develop disciplined continuation strategies.
EDUCATIONAL DISCLAIMER: This indicator is designed for educational purposes and strategy development. It should be used as part of a comprehensive trading plan with proper risk management. Past performance of any strategy does not guarantee future results. Always practice proper risk management and consider market conditions before trading.
ORB-HL1. Opening Range Detection
Automatically calculates the high and low of the first 15 minutes after the selected session opens.
Supported sessions:
New York (Futures): 08:30–08:45 EST
New York (Equities): 09:30–09:45 EST
London: 03:00–03:15 GMT
Asia: 19:00–19:15 JST
Plots ORB high/low lines for the rest of the day.
2. Breakout Signals
Highlights the first valid breakout above or below the ORB range on the:
5-minute timeframe
15-minute timeframe
Green arrows = breakout up (long)
Red arrows = breakout down (short)
3. 1-Minute Projection
When a breakout is confirmed on a higher timeframe (5m or 15m), a projection label (e.g., "5m", "15m") appears on the 1-minute chart.
Purple label = 5m breakout
Teal label = 15m breakout
Helps you confirm momentum in real time while on the 1-minute chart.
4. Trailing Stop System
Uses ATR to create an adaptive trailing stop after breakout.
Turns green when price is above stop (bullish), red when below (bearish).
Optional Buy / Sell signal labels appear on crossover events.
5. Session High/Low Visualization
Tracks and displays the previous session’s High and Low for:
Tokyo
London
New York
Lines extend into the current session to act as S/R reference.
Labels like "NY High", "Asia Low" are placed at the end of each line.
6. Alerts
Built-in alerts for:
First 5m or 15m breakout (long/short)
Trailing stop Buy/Sell crossover
7. Customization Options
Turn session H/L lines on/off per session
Customize projection visibility
Adjust ATR period and sensitivity
Set how far each session line extends using bar offsets
Time-Based Fair Value Gaps (FVG) with Inversions (iFVG)Overview
The Time-Based Fair Value Gaps (FVG) with Inversions (iFVG) (ICT/SMT) indicator is a specialized tool designed for traders using Inner Circle Trader (ICT) methodologies. Inspired by LuxAlgo's Fair Value Gap indicator, this script introduces significant enhancements by integrating ICT principles, focusing on precise time-based FVG detection, inversion tracking, and retest signals tailored for institutional trading strategies. Unlike LuxAlgo’s general FVG approach, this indicator filters FVGs within customizable 10-minute windows aligned with ICT’s macro timeframes and incorporates ICT-specific concepts like mitigation, liquidity grabs, and session-based gap prioritization.
This tool is optimized for 1–5 minute charts, though probably best for 1 minute charts, identifying bullish and bearish FVGs, tracking their mitigation into inverted FVGs (iFVGs) as key support/resistance zones, and generating retest signals with customizable “Close” or “Wick” confirmation. Features like ATR-based filtering, optional FVG labels, mitigation removal, and session-specific FVG detection (e.g., first FVG in AM/PM sessions) make it a powerful tool for ICT traders.
Originality and Improvements
While inspired by LuxAlgo’s FVG indicator (credit to LuxAlgo for their foundational work), this script significantly extends the original concept by:
1. Time-Based FVG Detection: Unlike LuxAlgo’s continuous FVG identification, this script filters FVGs within user-defined 10-minute windows each hour (:00–:10, :10–:20, etc.), aligning with ICT’s emphasis on specific periods of institutional activity, such as hourly opens/closes or kill zones (e.g., New York 7:00–11:00 AM EST). This ensures FVGs are relevant to high-probability ICT setups.
2. Session-Specific First FVG Option: A unique feature allows traders to display only the first FVG in ICT-defined AM (9:30–10:00 AM EST) or PM (1:30–2:00 PM EST) sessions, reflecting ICT’s focus on initial market imbalances during key liquidity events.
3. ICT-Driven Mitigation and Inversion Logic: The script tracks FVG mitigation (when price closes through a gap) and converts mitigated FVGs into iFVGs, which serve as ICT-style support/resistance zones. This aligns with ICT’s view that mitigated gaps become critical reversal points, unlike LuxAlgo’s simpler gap display.
4. Customizable Retest Signals: Retest signals for iFVGs are configurable for “Close” (conservative, requiring candle body confirmation) or “Wick” (faster, using highs/lows), catering to ICT traders’ need for precise entry timing during liquidity grabs or Judas swings.
5. ATR Filtering and Mitigation Removal: An optional ATR filter ensures only significant FVGs are displayed, reducing noise, while mitigation removal declutters the chart by removing filled gaps, aligning with ICT’s principle that mitigated gaps lose relevance unless inverted.
6. Timezone and Timeframe Safeguards: A timezone offset setting aligns FVG detection with EST for ICT’s New York-centric strategies, and a timeframe warning alerts users to avoid ≥1-hour charts, ensuring accuracy in time-based filtering.
These enhancements make the script a distinct tool that builds on LuxAlgo’s foundation while offering ICT traders a tailored, high-precision solution.
How It Works
FVG Detection
FVGs are identified when a candle’s low is higher than the high of two candles prior (bullish FVG) or a candle’s high is lower than the low of two candles prior (bearish FVG). Detection is restricted to:
• User-selected 10-minute windows (e.g., :00–:10, :50–:60) to capture ICT-relevant periods like hourly transitions.
• AM/PM session first FVGs (if enabled), focusing on 9:30–10:00 AM or 1:30–2:00 PM EST for key market opens.
An optional ATR filter (default: 0.25× ATR) ensures only gaps larger than the threshold are displayed, prioritizing significant imbalances.
Mitigation and Inversion
When price closes through an FVG (e.g., below a bullish FVG’s bottom), the FVG is mitigated and becomes an iFVG, plotted as a support/resistance zone. iFVGs are critical in ICT for identifying reversal points where institutional orders accumulate.
Retest Signals
The script generates signals when price retests an iFVG:
• Close: Triggers when the candle body confirms the retest (conservative, lower noise).
• Wick: Triggers when the candle’s high/low touches the iFVG (faster, higher sensitivity). Signals are visualized with triangular markers (▲ for bullish, ▼ for bearish) and can trigger alerts.
Visualization
• FVGs: Displayed as colored boxes (green for bullish, red for bearish) with optional “Bull FVG”/“Bear FVG” labels.
• iFVGs: Shown as extended boxes with dashed midlines, limited to the user-defined number of recent zones (default: 5).
• Mitigation Removal: Mitigated FVGs/iFVGs are removed (if enabled) to keep the chart clean.
How to Use
Recommended Settings
• Timeframe: Use 1–5 minute charts for precision, avoiding ≥1-hour timeframes (a warning label appears if misconfigured).
• Time Windows: Enable :00–:10 and :50–:60 for hourly open/close FVGs, or use the “Show only 1st presented FVG” option for AM/PM session focus.
• ATR Filter: Keep enabled (multiplier 0.25–0.5) for significant gaps; disable on 1-minute charts for more FVGs during volatility.
• Signal Preference: Use “Close” for conservative entries, “Wick” for aggressive setups.
• Timezone Offset: Set to -5 for EST (or -4 for EDT) to align with ICT’s New York session.
Trading Strategy
1. Macro Timeframes: Focus on New York (7:00–11:00 AM EST) or London (2:00–5:00 AM EST) kill zones for high institutional activity.
2. FVG Entries: Trade bullish FVGs as support in uptrends or bearish FVGs as resistance in downtrends, especially in :00–:10 or :50–:60 windows.
3. iFVG Retests: Enter on retest signals (▲/▼) during liquidity grabs or Judas swings, using “Close” for confirmation or “Wick” for speed.
4. Session FVGs: Use the “Show only 1st presented FVG” option to target the first gap in AM/PM sessions, often tied to ICT’s market maker algorithms.
5. Risk Management: Combine with ICT concepts like order blocks or breaker blocks for confluence, and set stops beyond FVG/iFVG boundaries.
Alerts
Set alerts for:
• “Bullish FVG Detected”/“Bearish FVG Detected”: New FVGs in selected windows.
• “Bullish Signal”/“Bearish Signal”: iFVG retest confirmations.
Settings Description
• Show Last (1–100, default: 5): Number of recent iFVGs to display. Lower values reduce clutter.
• Show only 1st presented FVG : Limits FVGs to the first in 9:30–10:00 AM or 1:30–2:00 PM EST sessions (overrides time window checkboxes).
• Time Window Checkboxes: Enable/disable FVG detection in 10-minute windows (:00–:10, :10–:20, etc.). All enabled by default.
• Signal Preference: “Close” (default) or “Wick” for iFVG retest signals.
• Use ATR Filter: Enables ATR-based size filtering (default: true).
• ATR Multiplier (0–∞, default: 0.25): Sets FVG size threshold (higher values = larger gaps).
• Remove Mitigated FVGs: Removes filled FVGs/iFVGs (default: true).
• Show FVG Labels: Displays “Bull FVG”/“Bear FVG” labels (default: true).
• Timezone Offset (-12 to 12, default: -5): Aligns time windows with EST.
• Colors: Customize bullish (green), bearish (red), and midline (gray) colors.
Why Use This Indicator?
This indicator empowers ICT traders with a tool that goes beyond generic FVG detection, offering precise, time-filtered gaps and inversion tracking aligned with institutional trading principles. By focusing on ICT’s macro timeframes, session-specific imbalances, and customizable signal logic, it provides a clear edge for scalping, swing trading, or reversal setups in high-liquidity markets.
