Actionable Signals: Hammers, Shooters, and Inside Bars#TheStrat Actionable Signals
This indicator automatically detects hammers, shooters, and inside bars, which are key reversal and continuation patterns that can signal actionable trading opportunities. These 'Actionable Signals' are based on #TheStrat methodology developed by Rob Smith.
This indicator allows you to use a 'Classic' hammer/shooter definition as well as to customize hammer/shooter candle proportions to your liking.
Pattern Types
Classic Hammer/Shooter - Traditional pin bar pattern featuring a small body (≤30% of range) positioned at the extreme with a long dominant wick (3x+ body ratio). The most widely recognized reversal signal.
Custom Hammer/Shooter - Fully adjustable pattern parameters allowing you to fine-tune detection criteria for your specific trading strategy and timeframe preferences.
Paddle - Strong momentum bar with a large body (up to 85%) closing within 5% of the extreme. Identifies continuation moves with conviction. Color-validated (green hammers, red shooters).
Rejection - Wick-dominant pattern showing price rejection at extremes. Features moderate body (≤60%) with strong rejection wick (≥40%). Color-agnostic for flexibility.
Inside Bar - Bar contained entirely within the previous bar's range, signaling consolidation and potential breakout setups.
Key Features
Multi-Pattern Detection: Enable multiple pattern types simultaneously to capture different market structures
Pivot Validation: Optional swing high/low requirement ensures patterns occur at meaningful inflection points
Session Filtering: Restrict signals to specific trading sessions across multiple timezones
Visual Clarity: Color-coded markers distinguish between pattern types (customize via Style settings)
Testing Panel: Built-in debugging tool displays detailed bar analysis for fine-tuning detection parameters
How to Use
Default Settings: Start with Classic, Paddle, and Rejection patterns enabled for balanced signal generation
Pivot Filter: Keep "Require Swing High/Low" enabled to focus on patterns at key support/resistance levels
Customization: Adjust pattern strictness parameters based on your timeframe and trading style
Colors: Modify marker colors and styles through the Style tab for optimal chart visibility
Testing Panel: Enable to see why patterns are or aren't triggering on specific bars
Please share any issues you encounter, it will help improve the script for everyone!
Note: This indicator displays historical patterns and should be used as part of a comprehensive trading strategy. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
SHOOTER
The Strat Numbers & CombosThis indicator is an all-in-one " The Strat " script. This script displays the following:
The Strat candle numbers (1's, 2's, & 3's)
The Strat Combo labels along with trigger line
Pivot Machine Gun ( PMG ) dynamic labels
Hammer & Shooter candle labels
The Strat Candle Numbers label each candle, on any timeframe, either a 1, 2, or 3. 1's are inside bars of the previous candles. 2's take out only one side of the previous candle. And 3's go outside both sides of the previous candle.
The Strat Combo labels (which are made of the 1's, 2's, 3's outlined above) display labels when a Strat Combo occurs. The script displays a label, direction arrow, and trigger line for each Strat Combo. This indicator finds the following Strat Combos:
2-1-2 bullish reversal (BLR)
2-1-2 bullish continuation (BLC)
3-1-2 BLR
3-2-2 BLR
1-2-2 rev strat BLR
2-2 BLR
2-1-2 bearish reversal (BRR)
2-1-2 bearish continuation (BRC)
3-1-2 BRR
3-2-2 BRR
1-2-2 rev strat BRR
2-2 BRR
Double inside candles
The Pivot Machine Gun (PMG) labels any 5 or more consecutive candles that make higher lows or 5 or more consecutive candles that make lower highs. A PMG can continue going in its direction or it can reverse and come back through the range. The logic in this indicator dynamically finds each level in a PMG and draws a line for easy identification.
The script also identifies if the candle type is a Hammer, Inverted Hammer, Shooting Star, or Hanging Man. These candle types are highly likely reversal points in price action.The indicator will plot a shape with a color coded icon identifying the candle. The distance between the shape and the candles can be manually adjusted in the inputs section.
This indicator has many style options . The user can independently toggle on/off the Strat numbers, boxes around the Strat Combos, and Hammer and Shooter shapes. Also all of the colors used in this script can be changed from the inputs section, so a user can easily change colors to match their current color scheme.
