Smart Money Precision Structure [BullByte]Smart Money Precision Structure
Advanced Market Structure Analysis Using Institutional Order Flow Concepts
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OVERVIEW
Smart Money Precision Structure (SMPS) is a comprehensive market analysis indicator that combines six analytical frameworks to identify high-probability market structure patterns. The indicator uses multi-dimensional scoring algorithms to evaluate market conditions through institutional order flow concepts, providing traders with professional-grade market analysis.
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PURPOSE AND ORIGINALITY
Why This Indicator Was Developed
• Addresses the gap between retail and institutional analysis methods
• Consolidates multiple analysis techniques that professionals use separately
• Automates complex market structure evaluation into actionable insights
• Eliminates the need for multiple indicators by providing comprehensive analysis
What Makes SMPS Original
• Six-Layer Confluence System - Unique combination of market regime, structure, volume flow, momentum, price action, and adaptive filtering
• Institutional Pattern Recognition - Identifies smart money accumulation and distribution patterns
• Adaptive Intelligence - Parameters automatically adjust based on detected market conditions
• Real-Time Market Scoring - Proprietary algorithm rates market quality from 0-100%
• Structure Break Detection - Advanced pivot analysis identifies trend reversals early
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HOW IT WORKS - TECHNICAL METHODOLOGY
1. Market Regime Analysis Engine
The indicator evaluates five core market dimensions:
• Volatility Score - Measures current volatility against 50-period historical baseline
• Trend Score - Analyzes alignment between 8, 21, and 50-period EMAs
• Momentum Score - Combines RSI divergence with MACD signal alignment
• Structure Score - Evaluates pivot point formation clarity
• Efficiency Score - Calculates directional movement efficiency ratio
These scores combine to classify markets into five regimes:
• TRENDING - Strong directional movement with aligned indicators
• RANGING - Sideways movement with mixed directional signals
• VOLATILE - Elevated volatility with unpredictable price swings
• QUIET - Low volatility consolidation periods
• TRANSITIONAL - Market shifting between different regimes
2. Market Structure Analysis
Advanced pivot point analysis identifies:
• Higher Highs and Higher Lows for bullish structure
• Lower Highs and Lower Lows for bearish structure
• Structure breaks when established patterns fail
• Dynamic support and resistance from recent pivot points
• Key level proximity detection using ATR-based buffers
3. Volume Flow Decoding
Institutional activity detection through:
• Volume surge identification when volume exceeds 2x average
• Buy versus sell pressure analysis using price-volume correlation
• Flow strength measurement through directional volume consistency
• Divergence detection between volume and price movements
• Institutional threshold alerts when unusual volume patterns emerge
4. Multi-Period Momentum Synthesis
Weighted momentum calculation across four timeframes:
• 1-period momentum weighted at 40%
• 3-period momentum weighted at 30%
• 5-period momentum weighted at 20%
• 8-period momentum weighted at 10%
Result smoothed with 6-period EMA for noise reduction.
5. Price Action Quality Assessment
Each bar evaluated for:
• Range quality relative to 20-period average
• Body-to-range ratio for directional conviction
• Wick analysis for rejection pattern identification
• Pattern recognition including engulfing and hammer formations
• Sequential price movement analysis
6. Adaptive Parameter System
Parameters automatically adjust based on detected regime:
• Trending markets reduce sensitivity and confirmation requirements
• Volatile markets increase filtering and require additional confirmations
• Ranging markets maintain neutral settings
• Transitional markets use moderate adjustments
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COMPLETE SETTINGS GUIDE
Section 1: Core Analysis Settings
Analysis Sensitivity (0.3-2.0)
• Default: 1.0
• Lower values require stronger price movements
• Higher values detect more subtle patterns
• Scalpers use 0.8-1.2, swing traders use 1.5-2.0
Noise Reduction Level (2-7)
• Default: 4
• Controls filtering of false patterns
• Higher values reduce pattern frequency
• Increase in volatile markets
Minimum Move % (0.05-0.50)
• Default: 0.15%
• Sets minimum price movement threshold
• Adjust based on instrument volatility
• Forex: 0.05-0.10%, Stocks: 0.15-0.25%, Crypto: 0.20-0.50%
High Confirmation Mode
• Default: True (Enabled)
• Requires all technical conditions to align
• Reduces frequency but increases reliability
• Disable for more aggressive pattern detection
Section 2: Market Regime Detection
Enable Regime Analysis
• Default: True (Enabled)
• Activates market environment evaluation
• Essential for adaptive features
• Keep enabled for best results
Regime Analysis Period (20-100)
• Default: 50 bars
• Determines regime calculation lookback
• Shorter for responsive, longer for stable
• Scalping: 20-30, Swing: 75-100
Minimum Market Clarity (0.2-0.8)
• Default: 0.4
• Quality threshold for pattern generation
• Higher values require clearer conditions
• Lower for more patterns, higher for quality
Adaptive Parameter Adjustment
• Default: True (Enabled)
• Enables automatic parameter optimization
• Adjusts based on market regime
• Highly recommended to keep enabled
Section 3: Market Structure Analysis
Enable Structure Validation
• Default: True (Enabled)
• Validates patterns against support/resistance
• Confirms trend structure alignment
• Essential for reliability
Structure Analysis Period (15-50)
• Default: 30 bars
• Period for structure pattern analysis
• Affects support/resistance calculation
• Match to your trading timeframe
Minimum Structure Alignment (0.3-0.8)
• Default: 0.5
• Required structure score for valid patterns
• Higher values need stronger structure
• Balance with desired frequency
Section 4: Analysis Configuration
Minimum Strength Level (3-5)
• Default: 4
• Minimum confirmations for pattern display
• 5 = Maximum reliability, 3 = More patterns
• Beginners should use 4-5
Required Technical Confirmations (4-6)
• Default: 5
• Number of aligned technical factors
• Higher = fewer but better patterns
• Works with High Confirmation Mode
Pattern Separation (3-20 bars)
• Default: 8 bars
• Minimum bars between patterns
• Prevents clustering and overtrading
• Increase for cleaner charts
Section 5: Technical Filters
Momentum Validation
• Default: True (Enabled)
• Requires momentum alignment
• Filters counter-trend patterns
• Essential for trend following
Volume Confluence Analysis
• Default: True (Enabled)
• Requires volume confirmation
• Identifies institutional participation
• Critical for reliability
Trend Direction Filter
• Default: True (Enabled)
• Only shows patterns with trend
• Reduces counter-trend signals
• Disable for reversal hunting
Section 6: Volume Flow Analysis
Institutional Activity Threshold (1.2-3.5)
• Default: 2.0
• Multiplier for unusual volume detection
• Lower finds more institutional activity
• Stock: 2.0-2.5, Forex: 1.5-2.0, Crypto: 2.5-3.5
Volume Surge Multiplier (1.8-4.5)
• Default: 2.5
• Defines significant volume increases
• Adjust per instrument characteristics
• Higher for stocks, lower for forex
Volume Flow Period (12-35)
• Default: 18 bars
• Smoothing for volume analysis
• Shorter = responsive, longer = smooth
• Match to timeframe used
Section 7: Analysis Frequency Control
Maximum Analysis Points Per Hour (1-5)
• Default: 3
• Limits pattern frequency
• Prevents overtrading
• Scalpers: 4-5, Swing traders: 1-2
Section 8: Target Level Configuration
Target Calculation Method
• Default: Market Adaptive
• Three modes available:
- Fixed: Uses set point distances
- Dynamic: ATR-based calculations
- Market Adaptive: Structure-based levels
Minimum Target/Risk Ratio (1.0-3.0)
• Default: 1.5
• Minimum acceptable reward vs risk
• Higher filters lower probability setups
• Professional standard: 1.5-2.0
Fixed Mode Settings:
• Fixed Target Distance: 50 points default
• Fixed Invalidation Distance: 30 points default
• Use for consistent instruments
Dynamic Mode Settings:
• Dynamic Target Multiplier: 1.8x ATR default
• Dynamic Invalidation Multiplier: 1.0x ATR default
• Adapts to volatility automatically
Market Adaptive Settings:
• Use Structure Levels: True (default)
• Structure Level Buffer: 0.1% default
• Places levels at actual support/resistance
Section 9: Visual Display Settings
Color Theme Options
• Professional (Teal/Red)
- Bullish: Teal (#26a69a)
- Bearish: Red (#ef5350)
- Neutral: Gray (#78909c)
- Best for: Traditional traders, clean appearance
• Dark (Neon Green/Pink)
- Bullish: Neon Green (#00ff88)
- Bearish: Hot Pink (#ff0044)
- Neutral: Dark Gray (#333333)
- Best for: Dark theme users, high contrast
• Light (Green/Red Classic)
- Bullish: Green (#4caf50)
- Bearish: Red (#f44336)
- Neutral: Light Gray (#9e9e9e)
- Best for: Light backgrounds, traditional colors
• Vibrant (Cyan/Magenta)
- Bullish: Cyan (#00ffff)
- Bearish: Magenta (#ff00ff)
- Neutral: Medium Gray (#888888)
- Best for: High visibility, modern appearance
Dashboard Position
• Options: Top Left, Top Right, Bottom Left, Bottom Right, Middle Left, Middle Right
• Default: Top Right
• Choose based on chart layout preference
Dashboard Size
• Full: Complete information display (desktop)
• Mobile: Compact view for small screens
• Default: Full
Analysis Display Style
• Arrows : Simple directional markers
• Labels : Detailed text information
• Zones : Colored areas showing pattern regions
• Default: Labels (most informative)
Display Options:
• Display Analysis Strength: Shows star rating
• Display Target Levels: Shows target/invalidation lines
• Display Market Regime: Shows regime in pattern labels
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HOW TO USE SMPS - DETAILED GUIDE
Understanding the Dashboard
Top Row - Header
• SMPS Dashboard title
• VALUE column: Current readings
• STATUS column: Condition assessments
Market Regime Row
• Shows: TRENDING, RANGING, VOLATILE, QUIET, or TRANSITIONAL
• Color coding: Green = Favorable, Red = Caution
• Status: FAVORABLE or CAUTION trading conditions
Market Score Row
• Percentage from 0-100%
• Above 60% = Strong conditions
• 40-60% = Moderate conditions
• Below 40% = Weak conditions
Structure Row
• Direction: BULLISH, BEARISH, or NEUTRAL
• Status: INTACT or BREAK
• Orange BREAK indicates structure failure
Volume Flow Row
• Direction: BUYING or SELLING
• Intensity: STRONG or WEAK
• Color indicates dominant pressure
Momentum Row
• Numerical momentum value
• Positive = Upward pressure
• Negative = Downward pressure
Volume Status Row
• INST = Institutional activity detected
• HIGH = Above average volume
• NORM = Normal volume levels
Adaptive Mode Row
• ACTIVE = Parameters adjusting
• STATIC = Fixed parameters
• Shows required confirmations
Analysis Level Row
• Minimum strength level setting
• Pattern separation in bars
Market State Row
• Current analysis: BULLISH, BEARISH, NEUTRAL
• Shows analysis price level when active
T:R Ratio Row
• Current target to risk ratio
• GOOD = Meets minimum requirement
• LOW = Below minimum threshold
Strength Row
• BULL or BEAR dominance
• Numerical strength value 0-100
Price Row
• Current price
• Percentage change
Last Analysis Row
• Previous pattern direction
• Bars since last pattern
Reading Pattern Signals
Bullish Structure Pattern
• Upward triangle or "Bullish Structure" label
• Star rating shows strength (★★★★★ = strongest)
• Green line = potential target level
• Red dashed line = invalidation level
• Appears below price bars
Bearish Structure Pattern
• Downward triangle or "Bearish Structure" label
• Star rating indicates reliability
• Green line = potential target level
• Red dashed line = invalidation level
• Appears above price bars
Pattern Strength Interpretation
• ★★★★★ = 6 confirmations (exceptional)
• ★★★★☆ = 5 confirmations (strong)
• ★★★☆☆ = 4 confirmations (moderate)
• ★★☆☆☆ = 3 confirmations (minimum)
• Below minimum = filtered out
Visual Elements on Chart
Lines and Levels:
• Gray Line = 21 EMA trend reference
• Green Stepline = Dynamic support level
• Red Stepline = Dynamic resistance level
• Green Solid Line = Active target level
• Red Dashed Line = Active invalidation level
Pattern Markers:
• Triangles = Arrow display mode
• Text Labels = Label display mode
• Colored Boxes = Zone display mode
Target Completion Labels:
• "Target" = Price reached target level
• "Invalid" = Pattern invalidated by price
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RECOMMENDED USAGE BY TIMEFRAME
1-Minute Charts (Scalping)
• Sensitivity: 0.8-1.2
• Noise Reduction: 3-4
• Pattern Separation: 3-5 bars
• High Confirmation: Optional
• Best for: Quick intraday moves
5-Minute Charts (Precision Intraday)
• Sensitivity: 1.0 (default)
• Noise Reduction: 4 (default)
• Pattern Separation: 8 bars
• High Confirmation: Enabled
• Best for: Day trading
15-Minute Charts (Short Swing)
• Sensitivity: 1.0-1.5
• Noise Reduction: 4-5
• Pattern Separation: 10-12 bars
• High Confirmation: Enabled
• Best for: Intraday swings
30-Minute to 1-Hour (Position Trading)
• Sensitivity: 1.5-2.0
• Noise Reduction: 5-7
• Pattern Separation: 15-20 bars
• Regime Period: 75-100
• Best for: Multi-day positions
Daily Charts (Swing Trading)
• Sensitivity: 1.8-2.0
• Noise Reduction: 6-7
• Pattern Separation: 20 bars
• All filters enabled
• Best for: Long-term analysis
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MARKET-SPECIFIC SETTINGS
Forex Pairs
• Minimum Move: 0.05-0.10%
• Institutional Threshold: 1.5-2.0
• Volume Surge: 1.8-2.2
• Target Mode: Dynamic or Market Adaptive
Stock Indices (ES, NQ, YM)
• Minimum Move: 0.10-0.15%
• Institutional Threshold: 2.0-2.5
• Volume Surge: 2.5-3.0
• Target Mode: Market Adaptive
Individual Stocks
• Minimum Move: 0.15-0.25%
• Institutional Threshold: 2.0-2.5
• Volume Surge: 2.5-3.5
• Target Mode: Dynamic
Cryptocurrency
• Minimum Move: 0.20-0.50%
• Institutional Threshold: 2.5-3.5
• Volume Surge: 3.0-4.5
• Target Mode: Dynamic
• Increase noise reduction
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PRACTICAL APPLICATION EXAMPLES
Example 1: Strong Trending Market
Dashboard Reading:
• Market Regime: TRENDING
• Market Score: 75%
• Structure: BULLISH, INTACT
• Volume Flow: BUYING, STRONG
• Momentum: +0.45
Interpretation:
• Strong uptrend environment
• Institutional buying present
• Look for bullish patterns as continuation
• Higher probability of success
• Consider using lower sensitivity
Example 2: Range-Bound Conditions
Dashboard Reading:
• Market Regime: RANGING
• Market Score: 35%
• Structure: NEUTRAL
• Volume Flow: SELLING, WEAK
• Momentum: -0.05
Interpretation:
• No clear direction
• Low opportunity environment
• Patterns are less reliable
• Consider waiting for regime change
• Or switch to a range-trading approach
Example 3: Structure Break Alert
Dashboard Reading:
• Previous: BULLISH structure
• Current: Structure BREAK
• Volume: INST flag active
• Momentum: Shifting negative
Interpretation:
• Trend reversal potentially beginning
• Institutional participation detected
• Watch for bearish pattern confirmation
• Adjust bias accordingly
• Increase caution on long positions
Example 4: Volatile Market
Dashboard Reading:
• Market Regime: VOLATILE
• Market Score: 45%
• Adaptive Mode: ACTIVE
• Confirmations: Increased to 6
Interpretation:
• Choppy conditions
• Parameters auto-adjusted
• Fewer but higher quality patterns
• Wider stops may be needed
• Consider reducing position size
Below are a few chart examples of the Smart Money Precision Structure (SMPS) indicator in action.
• Example 1 – Bullish Structure Detection on SOLUSD 5m
• Example 2 – Bearish Structure Detected with Strong Confluence on SOLUSD 5m
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
No Patterns Appearing
Check these settings:
• High Confirmation Mode may be too restrictive
• Minimum Strength Level may be too high
• Market Clarity threshold may be too high
• Regime filter may be blocking patterns
• Try increasing sensitivity
Too Many Patterns
Adjust these settings:
• Enable High Confirmation Mode
• Increase Minimum Strength Level to 5
• Increase Pattern Separation
• Reduce Sensitivity below 1.0
• Enable all technical filters
Dashboard Shows "CAUTION"
This indicates:
• Market conditions are unfavorable
• Regime is RANGING or QUIET
• Market score is low
• Consider waiting for better conditions
• Or adjust expectations accordingly
Patterns Not Reaching Targets
Consider:
• Market may be choppy
• Volatility may have changed
• Try Dynamic target mode
• Reduce target/risk ratio requirement
• Check if regime is VOLATILE
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ALERTS CONFIGURATION
Alert Message Format
Alerts include:
• Pattern type (Bullish/Bearish)
• Strength rating
• Market regime
• Analysis price level
• Target and invalidation levels
• Strength percentage
• Target/Risk ratio
• Educational disclaimer
Setting Up Alerts
• Click Alert button on TradingView
• Select SMPS indicator
• Choose alert frequency
• Customize message if desired
• Alerts fire on pattern detection
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DATA WINDOW INFORMATION
The Data Window displays:
• Market Regime Score (0-100)
• Market Structure Bias (-1 to +1)
• Bullish Strength (0-100)
• Bearish Strength (0-100)
• Bull Target/Risk Ratio
• Bear Target/Risk Ratio
• Relative Volume
• Momentum Value
• Volume Flow Strength
• Bull Confirmations Count
• Bear Confirmations Count
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BEST PRACTICES AND TIPS
For Beginners
• Start with default settings
• Use High Confirmation Mode
• Focus on TRENDING regime only
• Paper trade first
• Learn one timeframe thoroughly
For Intermediate Users
• Experiment with sensitivity settings
• Try different target modes
• Use multiple timeframes
• Combine with price action analysis
• Track pattern success rate
For Advanced Users
• Customize per instrument
• Create setting templates
• Use regime information for bias
• Combine with other indicators
• Develop systematic rules
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IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS
• This indicator is for educational and informational purposes only
• Not financial advice or a trading system
• Past performance does not guarantee future results
• Trading involves substantial risk of loss
• Always use appropriate risk management
• Verify patterns with additional analysis
• The author is not a registered investment advisor
• No liability accepted for trading losses
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VERSION NOTES
Version 1.0.0 - Initial Release
• Six-layer confluence system
• Adaptive parameter technology
• Institutional volume detection
• Market regime classification
• Structure break identification
• Real-time dashboard
• Multiple display modes
• Comprehensive settings
## My Final Thoughts
Smart Money Precision Structure represents an advanced approach to market analysis, bringing institutional-grade techniques to retail traders through intelligent automation and multi-dimensional evaluation. By combining six analytical frameworks with adaptive parameter adjustment, SMPS provides comprehensive market intelligence that single indicators cannot achieve.
The indicator serves as an educational tool for understanding how professional traders analyze markets, while providing practical pattern detection for those seeking to improve their technical analysis. Remember that all trading involves risk, and this tool should be used as part of a complete analysis approach, not as a standalone trading system.
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Volum
Anchored Grids ft. VolumeINTRO
The 'Volume Profile' is a great tool, isn’t it? It shows us where volume has accumulated on the chart and helps guide trading decisions. The only catch is that we can’t really choose the levels—it’s all based on where volume happens to cluster. But what if we reversed the logic and measured the volume at the levels we define? That’s exactly what this script does, giving you a fresh way to spot support and resistance :)
OVERVIEW
'Anchored Grids ft. Volume' is a sophisticated technical analysis tool that combines price grid analysis with volume accumulation metrics. This indicator dynamically calculates and displays custom support and resistance levels based on a user-defined timeframe, while simultaneously tracking and visualizing volume accumulation at each specific price level. Unlike traditional volume profile indicators that use complex statistical clustering, this tool provides straightforward volume measurement at predetermined technical levels. It answers a critical question: "How much trading activity occurred near the key price levels I care about?".
HOW DOES THIS INDICATOR WORK?
This indicator builds a customizable grid system anchored to the opening price of any user-selected timeframe (hourly, daily, weekly, etc.). From that anchor point, it continuously tracks the highest high and lowest low, then calculates equidistant grid levels within that range. Two calculation modes are available—Arithmetic and Geometric—allowing flexibility in how the levels are distributed.
Once the grid is established, a volume accumulation engine comes into play. For each price bar, the script checks whether the bar’s range intersects with any level’s tolerance zone (default 0.01%). If a touch is detected, that bar’s volume is added to the corresponding level. Over time, this process builds a clear picture of where significant trading activity has clustered.
The visualization system highlights these dynamics by applying a color gradient based on volume intensity and adjusting line thickness proportional to accumulated volume. Each level is also labeled with four key data points:
The grid number (in square brackets)
The price of the level
The percentage distance between the level and the opening price of the selected timeframe
The total volume accumulated within the level’s tolerance range
PARAMETERS
Timeframe: Defines the anchor period for grid calculation. Then, the indicator automatically determines the open, high, and low prices.
Mode: This option determines how the distance between levels is calculated: Arithmetic (linear) means equal price spacing between levels, while Geometric (logarithmic) means equal percentage spacing between levels.
Grids: It's the number of levels between high and low.
Color: Base color for grid lines and labels. When volume data is displayed, lower values are darkened by 50%.
Show Volume Accumulation: When this parameter is activated, the volume calculation is enabled.
Tolerance : The Tolerance parameter (default range: 0.01%) defines the price range around each grid level where volume accumulation is registered. It acts as a sensitivity control that determines how close price must be to a level to count trading volume toward that level's accumulation.
ORIGINALITY
It’s possible to find comprehensive grid-drawing tools among community indicators, but I haven’t come across an example that combines this concept with volume data. More importantly, I wanted to demonstrate how volume accumulation can be generated for any data modeled as an array on the chart by developers.
SUMMARY
In conclusion, the selected timeframe and the number of grids are only used as a reference to determine where the levels are drawn. The true value of this indicator lies in its ability to calculate volume accumulation directly from the chart’s own candles, showing how much trading activity occurred around each level. The result is a hybrid framework that merges structural price analysis with volume distribution, offering traders deeper insights into where markets are likely to react.
NOTE
While powerful, this tool should be used as part of a comprehensive trading strategy rather than as a standalone system. Always combine with risk management principles and market context awareness. I hope it helps everyone. Trade as safely as possible. Best of luck!
VWAP Price ChannelVWAP Price Channel cuts the crust off of a traditional price channel (Donchian Channel) by anchoring VWAPs at the highs and lows. By doing this, the flat levels, characteristic of traditional Donchian Channels, are no more!
Author's Note: This indicator is formed with no inherent use, and serves solely as a thought experiment.
> Concept
I would be hesitant to call this a "predictive" indicator, however the behavior of it would suggest it could be considered at least partially predictive
Essentially, the Anchored VWAPs creates something from otherwise nothing.
While the DC upper or lower values are staying flat, the VWAPs improvise based on price and volume to project a level that may be a better representation of where future highs or lows may settle.
Visually, this looks like we have cut off the corners of the Donchian Channel.
Note: Notice how we are calculating values before the corners are realized.
> Implementation
While this is only a concept indicator, The specific application I've gone with for this, is a sort of supertrend-ish display (A Trend Flipping Trailing Stop Loss).
The script uses basic logic to create a trend direction, and then displays the Anchored VWAPs as a form of trailing stop loss.
While "In Trend", the script fills in the area between the VWAP and Price in the direction of trend.
When new highs or lows are made while in trend, the opposite VWAP will start to generate at the new highs or lows. These happen on every new high or low, so they are not indicating the trend shift, but could be interpreted as breakout levels for the current trend direction in order for continuation.
Note: All values are drawn live, but when using higher timeframes, there is a natural calculation discrepancy when using live data vs. historical.
> Technicals
In this script, I'm simply detecting new highs or lows from the DC and using those as the anchor frequency on the built-in VWAP function.
So each time a new high or low is made based on DC, the VWAP function re-anchors to the high or low of the candle.
Past that, I have implemented some logic in order to account for a common occurrence I faced during development.
Frequently, the price would outpace the anchored VWAP, so we would end up with the VWAP being further from price than the actual DC upper or lower.
Due to this, what I have ended up with was a third value which, rather than switching between raw VWAP values and DC values, it adjusts the value based on the change in the VWAP value.
This can be simply thought of as a "Start + Change" type of setup.
By doing this, I can use the change values from the actual anchored VWAP, and under normal conditions, this will also be the true VWAP value.
However, situationally, I am able to update the start value which we're applying the VWAP change to.
In other words, when these situations happen, the VWAP change is added to the new (closer to price) DC value.
The specific trend logic being used is nothing fancy at all, we are simply checking if a new high or low is created and setting the trend in that direction.
This is in line with some traditional DC Strategies.
To those who made it here,
Just remember:
The chart may be ugly, but it's the fastest analysis of the data you can get.
Nicer displays often come at the hidden cost of latency.
You have to shoot your shot to make it.
Choose 2: Fast, Clean, Useful
Enjoy!
Advance Trading SystemThis Price Action + Volume based indicator combines Multi‑Timeframe swing structure, volume ranking, liquidity zones and auto long/short signal generation to create an “Advance Trading System” that displays OB (order block‑like) levels, dashboard and entry/exit labels on the chart.
What this indicator does
Looks at recent candles on different timeframes to determine if the trend is more “bullish” or “bearish” (considers it bullish if at least 2 out of 3 timeframes agree).
Picks up the recent swing points where the price can reverse and plots green/red lines on them (called “Buy OB”/“Sell OB” here).
Shows when volume has increased, whether the bar is an inside-bar or not, and a small dashboard in the top-right that shows the trend, reversal levels, volume and LTF/HTF signals.
What are the buttons/settings
Swing Strength: Based on how many bars the recent swing high/low will be confirmed; if the number increases, the signal will come late but with more confidence.
Volume Avg Period: How many bars the volume should be averaged from; this checks “whether the volume is strong or not”.
Show HH/HL/LH/LL Labels: Switch to show/hide swing labels by writing them on the chart.
Show Dashboard: Small panel on/off in the top-right.
Signal Mode: Auto, Long Only, Short Only or Both—that is, whether to follow the auto-trend or see only buy/sell.
LTF/HTF: Choose lower and higher timeframes; also 15m/30m/1h/4h are scanned in the background to understand the recent direction.
How to identify trends and swings
Candle patterns: Simple rule—if the latest candle is biased (e.g. a strong bull/bear or a particularly long wick candle), then the signal for that TF is 1 (bull) or -1 (bear); otherwise 0.
Three TFs: Lower, Mid (which is the chart TF), and Higher—the non-zero signal is considered the “last known direction”; then the number of the three is counted as bull/bear.
Swing high/low: The most recent “solid” high/low on the chart is considered the highest/lowest within a few bars to the left or right; this indicates whether the new high is above (HH) or below (LH) the old one, and whether the new low is above (HL) or below (LL).
What are the green/red lines
If the trend is bullish (at least 2 out of 3 TFs are bullish), a green line is drawn near the previous confirmed low—here it is called Buy OB; the idea is that if the price comes near this zone, a bounce is expected.
On a bearish trend, a red line is drawn near the previous confirmed high—Sell OB—which means if the price comes near that zone, a drop is expected.
Volume colors and inside-bars
color of each bar is determined by the volume ranking: orange/yellow for low volume, varying shades of blue for high volume; if an inside-bar is formed (both high/low inside the previous bar) the bar is darkened to draw attention.
Simple estimation of liquidity zone
When the recent swing high is formed, the total volume is looked at in the surrounding few bars (eg: 3-3 bars before/after) and the upper/lower edge is noted where the maximum concentration is - this is considered as the liquidity zone.
The same is done for the high TF as well and the average of both is taken to form an MTF zone to get a big-picture picture.
What the dashboard shows
Trend (Multi‑TF): HL/HH indicates bullish trend, LH/LL indicates bearish trend; color green/red.
Reversal Level: Level where the recent reversal was confirmed (high/low of the last confirmed swing).
Volume vs Prev: Volume higher/lower/equal to the previous bar.
Volume: Raw number, color green/red depending on whether Price is buy or sell.
LTF/HTF: Last received signal as BUY/SELL.
How entry/exit signals are formed
Basic conditions:
Mood bias: at least 2 TFs in the same direction.
Volume strength: current volume is well above average and higher than the previous bar—i.e. there is real juice.
Near zone: price is in a small band around the green/red line (e.g. within about -2% to +1% for Buy).
Long Entry : all three conditions above are met on the previous close of the bar in the buy direction; Short Entry is the opposite. Exit rule is also placed on the previous bar of the opposite signal, so that everything is on a “confirmed close” and false shocks are minimized.
Labels: once the signal is confirmed, the labels “LONG ENTRY”, “LONG EXIT”, “SHORT ENTRY”, “SHORT EXIT” are applied to the chart on the previous bar itself, with a small ATR-based gap for clear reading.
How Auto/Manual modes work
Auto (TF Based): The system will decide whether to look at Long Only, Short Only, or Both—depending on the Multi‑TF trend.
Long Only/Short Only: Only signals from that side will be generated; Both will generate both.
What to look for in the limits
Swing confirmation takes time, as you have to wait for a few bars to the right—so the signal is more reliable with a slight delay.
The term “OB” is used here for a simple level; this is not pro-level order-block detection (such as with FVG/break-off-structure), but it works well with this system.
Volume ranking is simple; ties are possible at equal volume, which can reduce precision in color-coding.
How to use
First check the trend from the dashboard: focus on the buy zone if HL/HH, sell zone if LH/LL.
Then check if there is a volume spike; without volume confirmation it is better to skip signals.
When the price is right near the green/red line, only work with a confirmed signal on the previous close bar, avoid rushing in between.
This can be made more robust if desired by adding true order‑block, FVG, and additional confirmations (such as RSI/MACD/Structure Break); but the base idea is to combine multi‑timeframe trend + swing levels + volume strength + zone close to produce simple, Tradeable and confirmed signals.
Volume Profile + VAH, VAL, and POCWhat it is
A clean, on-chart volume profile that approximates your visible range using a configurable Bars Back window. It builds a horizontal histogram of volume by price, splits each price bin into Buy vs Sell volume, draws POC, and computes Value Area High/Low (VAH/VAL). A Stealth Mode toggle switches to a subtle grayscale palette for low-key charts.
Why this instead of the built-in VPVR?
Buy/Sell split per bin: See which prices were defended by buyers vs sellers, not just total volume.
Value Area from POC outward: Classic expansion method until the selected % of total volume (default 70%).
Sleek borders & Stealth Mode: Crisp bin outlines and a one-click professional colorway.
Deterministic & fast: No sessions or anchors needed—set your Bars Back and go.
How it works (under the hood)
Window selection – Pine can’t read your viewport, so we approximate it with Bars Back (user input).
Binning – The window’s price range is divided into N bins.
Volume allocation – For each bar in the window:
Distribute Across Hi–Lo (optional): Spread volume across all bins the bar overlaps, weighted by overlap; or
Single-price mode: Assign all volume to one bin using a representative price (hlc3).
Buy/Sell split (two methods):
Body Proportional (recommended): Split by relative up/down body size (|close−open|).
Up/Down Candle: 100% buy if close ≥ open, else 100% sell.
POC & VA: Point of Control is the bin with max total volume. VAH/VAL expands from POC toward the higher-volume neighbor until the selected % of total volume is included.
Reading the visuals
Horizontal bars (right side): Total volume per price bin.
Left sub-segment = Sell volume
Right sub-segment = Buy volume
POC line: Price level with peak total volume.
VAH / VAL (dashed): Upper and lower bounds of the selected Value Area.
Borders: Each bin has a clean outer outline so the profile looks tight and organized.
Stealth Mode: Grayscale palette that preserves contrast without loud colors.
Key inputs (organized for clarity)
Theme
Stealth Mode: Toggles the grayscale look.
Core
Price Bins: Vertical resolution of the profile.
Lookback (Bars): Approximates your visible range.
Style
Profile Width (bars): How far the histogram extends to the right.
Bin Border Width: Outline thickness.
Markers & Lines
Show POC, Show VAH/VAL, Value Area %, VA line width.
Advanced
Distribute Volume Across Hi–Lo: More accurate, heavier compute.
Buy/Sell Split Method: Body Proportional (realistic) or Up/Down (simple).
Tips & best practices
Start with Body Proportional + Distribute Across ON for intraday accuracy.
If the chart lags, reduce Price Bins or Bars Back, or switch off distribution.
For small windows, fewer bins often looks cleaner (e.g., 30–60).
Stealth Mode plays nicely with both dark and light chart themes.
Limitations & notes
Viewport: Pine can’t access the actual visible bars; Bars Back is a practical stand-in.
Buy/Sell split: This is an approximation from candle bodies, not true bid/ask delta.
Designed for overlay; profile renders to the right of the latest bar.
SMC - Institutional Confidence Oscillator [PhenLabs]📊 Institutional Confidence Oscillator
Version: PineScript™v6
📌 Description
The Institutional Confidence Oscillator (ICO) revolutionizes market analysis by automatically detecting and evaluating institutional activity at key support and resistance levels using our own in-house detection system. This sophisticated indicator combines volume analysis, volatility measurements, and mathematical confidence algorithms to provide real-time readings of institutional sentiment and zone strength.
Using our advanced thin liquidity detection, the ICO identifies high-volume, narrow-range bars that signal institutional zone formation, then tracks how these zones perform under market pressure. The result is a dual-wave confidence oscillator that shows traders when institutions are actively defending price levels versus when they’re abandoning positions.
The indicator transforms complex institutional behavior patterns into clear, actionable confidence percentiles, helping traders align with smart money movements and avoid common retail trading pitfalls.
🚀 Points of Innovation
Automated thin liquidity zone detection using volume threshold multipliers and zone size filtering
Dual-sided confidence tracking for both support and resistance levels simultaneously
Sigmoid function processing for enhanced mathematical accuracy in confidence calculations
Real-time institutional defense pattern analysis through complete test cycles
Advanced visual smoothing options with multiple algorithmic methods (EMA, SMA, WMA, ALMA)
Integrated momentum indicators and gradient visualization for enhanced signal clarity
🔧 Core Components
Volume Threshold System: Analyzes volume ratios against baseline averages to identify institutional activity spikes
Zone Detection Algorithm: Automatically identifies thin liquidity zones based on customizable volume and size parameters
Confidence Lifecycle Engine: Tracks institutional defense patterns through complete observation windows
Mathematical Processing Core: Uses sigmoid functions to convert raw market data into normalized confidence percentiles
Visual Enhancement Suite: Provides multiple smoothing methods and customizable display options for optimal chart interpretation
🔥 Key Features
Auto-Detection Technology: Automatically scans for institutional zones without manual intervention, saving analysis time
Dual Confidence Tracking: Simultaneously monitors both support and resistance institutional activity for comprehensive market view
Smart Zone Validation: Evaluates zone strength through volume analysis, adverse excursion measurement, and defense success rates
Customizable Parameters: Extensive input options for volume thresholds, observation windows, and visual preferences
Real-Time Updates: Continuously processes market data to provide current institutional confidence readings
Enhanced Visualization: Features gradient fills, momentum indicators, and information panels for clear signal interpretation
🎨 Visualization
Dual Oscillator Lines: Support confidence (cyan) and resistance confidence (red) plotted as percentage values 0-100%
Gradient Fill Areas: Color-coded regions showing confidence dominance and strength levels
Reference Grid Lines: Horizontal markers at 25%, 50%, and 75% levels for easy interpretation
Information Panel: Real-time display of current confidence percentiles with color-coded dominance indicators
Momentum Indicators: Rate of change visualization for confidence trends
Background Highlights: Extreme confidence level alerts when readings exceed 80%
📖 Usage Guidelines
Auto-Detection Settings
Use Auto-Detection
Default: true
Description: Enables automatic thin liquidity zone identification based on volume and size criteria
Volume Threshold Multiplier
Default: 6.0, Range: 1.0+
Description: Controls sensitivity of volume spike detection for zone identification, higher values require more significant volume increases
Volume MA Length
Default: 15, Range: 1+
Description: Period for volume moving average baseline calculation, affects volume spike sensitivity
Max Zone Height %
Default: 0.5%, Range: 0.05%+
Description: Filters out wide price bars, keeping only thin liquidity zones as percentage of current price
Confidence Logic Settings
Test Observation Window
Default: 20 bars, Range: 2+
Description: Number of bars to monitor zone tests for confidence calculation, longer windows provide more stable readings
Clean Break Threshold
Default: 1.5 ATR, Range: 0.1+
Description: ATR multiple required for zone invalidation, higher values make zones more persistent
Visual Settings
Smoothing Method
Default: EMA, Options: SMA/EMA/WMA/ALMA
Description: Algorithm for signal smoothing, EMA responds faster while SMA provides more stability
Smoothing Length
Default: 5, Range: 1-50
Description: Period for smoothing calculation, higher values create smoother lines with more lag
✅ Best Use Cases
Trending market analysis where institutional zones provide reliable support/resistance levels
Breakout confirmation by validating zone strength before position entry
Divergence analysis when confidence shifts between support and resistance levels
Risk management through identification of high-confidence institutional backing
Market structure analysis for understanding institutional sentiment changes
⚠️ Limitations
Performs best in liquid markets with clear institutional participation
May produce false signals during low-volume or holiday trading periods
Requires sufficient price history for accurate confidence calculations
Confidence readings can fluctuate rapidly during high-impact news events
Manual fallback zones may not reflect actual institutional activity
💡 What Makes This Unique
Automated Detection: First Pine Script indicator to automatically identify thin liquidity zones using sophisticated volume analysis
Dual-Sided Analysis: Simultaneously tracks institutional confidence for both support and resistance levels
Mathematical Precision: Uses sigmoid functions for enhanced accuracy in confidence percentage calculations
Real-Time Processing: Continuously evaluates institutional defense patterns as market conditions change
Visual Innovation: Advanced smoothing options and gradient visualization for superior chart clarity
🔬 How It Works
1. Zone Identification Process:
Scans for high-volume bars that exceed the volume threshold multiplier
Filters bars by maximum zone height percentage to identify thin liquidity conditions
Stores qualified zones with proximity threshold filtering for relevance
2. Confidence Calculation Process:
Monitors price interaction with identified zones during observation windows
Measures volume ratios and adverse excursions during zone tests
Applies sigmoid function processing to normalize raw data into confidence percentiles
3. Real-Time Analysis Process:
Continuously updates confidence readings as new market data becomes available
Tracks institutional defense success rates and zone validation patterns
Provides visual and numerical feedback through the oscillator display
💡 Note:
The ICO works best when combined with traditional technical analysis and proper risk management. Higher confidence readings indicate stronger institutional backing but should be confirmed with price action and volume analysis. Consider using multiple timeframes for comprehensive market structure understanding.
Daily HOD / LOD Anchored VWAP (24/7 Markets)mart Daily HOD/LOD Anchored VWAP (Auto Detect + Alerts)
This indicator automatically anchors VWAP at the High of Day (HOD) and Low of Day (LOD) for each session/day.
No more manual anchoring — the script tracks intraday highs and lows in real-time and resets cleanly at the start of each trading day or session.
✨ Features
✅ Auto-anchored AVWAP at daily High and Low
✅ Works for stock markets (with fixed sessions) and crypto markets (24/7)
✅ Clean reset every session/day
✅ Separate AVWAP lines for HOD and LOD
✅ Customizable colors & line widths
✅ Alerts included 🚨 (get notified instantly when a new High/Low AVWAP starts)
📈 Use Cases
Spot true intraday support/resistance levels
Track where institutions may be defending positions
Combine with price action, orderflow, or volume profile strategies
Perfect for intraday trading, scalping, and swing entries
⚡ Alerts
New HOD AVWAP → Fires when price makes a fresh high of day, starting a new anchored VWAP.
New LOD AVWAP → Fires when price makes a fresh low of day, starting a new anchored VWAP.
🛠️ Settings
Show/hide HOD or LOD VWAP
Customize line colors and thickness
Works seamlessly across stocks, futures, forex, and crypto
💡 Pro Tip:
AVWAP from the high and low of the day often acts as a magnet for price. Watch how price reacts when revisiting these levels — confluence with other indicators = high-probability setups.
⚠️ Disclaimer:
This script is for educational purposes only. It is not financial advice. Always manage your own risk.
Volume Printed Candles WITH RVOL BREAKOUT/BREAKDOWN CONFERMATIONANZAR873
RVOL (Relative Volume)
Relative Volume = Current Volume ÷ Average Volume (last N candles)
If RVOL = 1.0 → Current volume = exactly average.
If RVOL > 1.0 → Current volume is higher than average (buyers/sellers are active).
If RVOL < 1.0 → Current volume is lower than average (market dull, higher risk of fake moves).
Examples:
RVOL = 0.7 → Volume is only 70% of average → Weak move.
RVOL = 1.5 → Volume is 50% higher than average → Strong move, genuine breakout/breakdown likely.
🔹 Candle Colors (based on RVOL):
Grey (RVOL < 0.7) → Low volume, weak move, possible fake.
Blue (0.7 ≤ RVOL < 1.0) → Medium-low volume, some activity but weaker than average.
Orange (1.0 ≤ RVOL < 1.5) → High volume, strong buying/selling pressure. With breakout/breakdown → reliable.
Red (RVOL ≥ 1.5) → Very High / Ultra volume. Big players active. If support/resistance breaks with red candle → strongest confirmation.
🔹 How to use in trading?
Breakout/Breakdown Confirmation → Trust only if RVOL ≥ 1.2–1.5 and candle color is Orange or Red.
Avoid trading → When candles are Grey or Blue (fake move risk).
Scalping/Quick Trades → Low RVOL = small targets, High RVOL = bigger targets possible.
In simple words:
RVOL is like a strength meter of the candle.
Colors instantly show candle reliability:
Grey/Blue = Weak
Orange/Red = Strong
⚡ Perfect for intraday, scalping, and breakout traders who want quick volume-based confirmation.
Index Position Size Calculator for [US30 / US100 / SP500]What it does
This tool helps you size positions consistently for index trades on US30 (Dow Jones), NAS100 (Nasdaq-100), and SP500 (S&P 500). Enter your account balance, risk %, and your planned Entry / Stop-Loss / Target and the script calculates:
• Position Size (rounded to your lot/contract step)
• Risk-to-Reward (R/R)
• Potential P/L in USD based on your inputs
• Visual Entry / SL / TP lines with green/red zones and concise labels
Supported contract styles
Choose a preset for common products (e.g., CFD $1/pt, YM/NQ/ES futures, MYM/MNQ/MES micros) or override the economics yourself. You remain in control of the two key levers:
• $/point — how many dollars you gain/lose per 1 index point per contract/lot
• Point size — how many price units equal 1 index point on your chart (often 1.0, but some brokers use 0.1 or 0.5)
Inputs
• Account Balance ($) and Risk % per trade
• Index: US30 / NAS100 / SP500
• Contract: CFD / Futures (YM, NQ, ES) / Micros (MYM, MNQ, MES)
• $/point: auto from Contract or manual override
• Point size: auto from Index or manual override
• Position size step: rounding (e.g., 1 for futures, 0.01 for CFDs)
• Entry / SL / TP: typed values (snapped to tick), with on-chart zones and labels
• Display toggles for lines and labels
How the math works
• StopPoints = |Entry − SL| ÷ PointSize
• ProfitPoints = |TP − Entry| ÷ PointSize
• Position Size = (AccountBalance × Risk%) ÷ (StopPoints × $/point)
• R/R = ProfitPoints ÷ StopPoints
• Potential P/L = PositionSize × Points × $/point
How to use (quick start)
1. Select Index and Contract.
2. Confirm $/point and Point size match your broker’s specs.
3. Enter Entry / SL / TP for the trade idea.
4. Read the Position Size, R/R, and Potential P/L in the info box.
5. Adjust for fees, spreads, and slippage as needed.
Notes & limitations
• Broker symbols can vary. Always verify $/point and Point size for your instrument before risking capital.
• The script does not place orders and does not generate trade signals; it’s a sizing/visualization tool.
• Results can differ across brokers due to pricing, spreads, minimum lot sizes, and execution rules.
• Use on the intended indices; you’ll see a reminder if you load it elsewhere.
Changelog highlights
• Pine v6, constant-safe inputs, tick-snapping, global fills (no local-scope errors).
• Robust label handling and optional minimal chart markers.
Disclaimer
This script is provided for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any security or derivative. Trading involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. Always do your own research, verify contract specifications with your broker, and consider testing in a demo environment before trading live.
Candle Aura Glow [mqsxn]Illuminate your charts with a dynamic visual overlay that highlights the true energy behind each candle. Candle Aura Glow wraps candles in soft glowing rings, with intensity driven by Range/ATR, Volume, or Momentum. The stronger the move, the brighter and larger the aura — instantly drawing your eye to candles that actually matter.
This tool is purely visual yet highly intuitive, designed to make volatility, strength, and sentiment obvious at a glance. Whether you’re spotting institutional-sized moves, filtering noise, or simply enhancing your chart readability, Candle Aura Glow brings price action to life.
Features
- Multiple Engines: Choose glow intensity based on Range/ATR, Volume, or Momentum (ROC).
- Aura Customization: Adjust number of rings, transparency fade, horizontal/vertical padding, and color schemes.
- Directional Colors: Separate glow tones for bullish vs bearish candles.
- Performance Controls: Option to render only the most recent candles for heavy charts.
- Non-Repainting: Auras are drawn only on confirmed bars, keeping the visualization reliable.
Inputs
- Intensity Engine – Select what drives aura strength (Range/ATR, Volume, Momentum).
- ATR Length / Volume SMA / Momentum Length – Customize smoothing windows per engine.
- Glow Levels (rings) – Number of glow layers drawn per candle.
- Horizontal Pad / Vertical Pad – Control aura spread sideways and vertically (ATR-scaled).
- Min Intensity – Filter out weak candles to focus only on significant moves.
- Inner Alpha / Outer Alpha – Control fade from center outward.
- Bull/Bear Aura Colors – Customize glow color by direction.
- Use full wick – Base aura on entire wick or just the candle body.
- Only render last N bars – Improve speed by limiting glow history.
Composite Money Flow (MFI + CMF + OBV z-score)Composite Money Flow gives a single, easy-to-read readout of buy/sell pressure by combining three complementary flows:
MFI (Money Flow Index) — price × volume momentum, native 0..100
CMF (Chaikin Money Flow) — accumulation/distribution across the bar (≈ −1..+1)
OBV z-score — manual OBV (cumulative signed volume) standardized, then squashed to −100..+100
All three are normalized to the same scale (−100..+100) and combined with user-set weights to form a composite Money Flow Score plus a Signal (SMA). Use thresholds to flag strong accumulation/distribution and alerts for timely notifications.
What you get
Money Flow Score (−100..+100) with color change at zero
Signal line (SMA) to smooth whipsaw
Upper/Lower thresholds (defaults +50 / −50) with optional background shading
Component lines (optional) to see each contributor (MFI/CMF/OBV) on the same scale
Six alerts: cross up/down 0, enter/exit extreme zones, cross above/below signal
Inputs (key)
Lengths: MFI Length, CMF Length, OBV Z-Score Length, Signal Smoothing
Weights: Weight: MFI, Weight: CMF, Weight: OBV Z-Score (blend to taste)
Zones: Upper Threshold (+), Lower Threshold (−)
Display: Show Component Lines, Shade Background in Extreme Zones
How traders use it
Direction filter: Score > 0 favors longs; < 0 favors shorts.
Momentum turns: Score crosses Signal → early shift in flow.
Strength zones: Above Upper = strong buy pressure; below Lower = strong sell pressure.
Confluence: Pair with structure (S/R, trend) and execution rules (ATR stop, risk budget).
Notes (implementation)
OBV is computed manually for compatibility; then standardized (z-score) and squashed to −100..+100 (softsign).
All plots are non-repainting; signals update live until bar close like any indicator.
Alerts Provided
Money Flow crosses up 0
Money Flow crosses down 0
Money Flow enters positive zone (above Upper)
Money Flow enters negative zone (below Lower)
Money Flow crosses above Signal
Money Flow crosses below Signal
Good starting settings
MFI 14, CMF 20, OBV Z-Score 50, Signal 9
Weights: MFI 1.0, CMF 1.0, OBV 1.0
Thresholds: +50 / −50
Turn on background shading for quick visual reads
Disclaimer
This script is for educational purposes only and is not financial advice or a recommendation. Trading involves risk; past results do not guarantee future performance. Signals can fail, especially around news and regime shifts. Test on paper, verify settings, and use appropriate position sizing and risk controls. You are solely responsible for your trading decisions.
VWMA MACD Trend Grinder Buy/Sell SignalsDescription:
This indicator combines a VWMA-based MACD with volume and trend filters to reduce false buy and sell signals.
It is designed to give more reliable entry and exit points in trending markets while avoiding low-volume noise.
Features:
1. VWMA MACD:
- MACD is calculated using Volume-Weighted Moving Averages (VWMA) instead of standard EMAs.
- Histogram shows the difference between MACD and its signal line.
2. Volume Filter:
- Signals are only triggered when current volume exceeds a multiple of its moving average.
- Reduces false signals in low-volume periods.
3. Trend Filter:
- Only triggers buy signals when price is above a long-term VWMA (uptrend).
- Only triggers sell signals when price is below the long-term VWMA (downtrend).
- Helps avoid counter-trend trades.
4. Plots:
- MACD (blue), Signal (orange), Histogram (green/red)
- Trend VWMA (purple)
- Buy and Sell arrows in the indicator pane (green/red)
5. Alerts:
- Configurable alerts for buy and sell signals filtered by volume and trend.
Inputs:
- Fast Length: VWMA period for the fast MACD line (default 12)
- Slow Length: VWMA period for the slow MACD line (default 26)
- Signal Length: EMA period for the MACD signal line (default 9)
- Volume MA Length: Length for volume moving average filter (default 20)
- Volume Threshold Multiplier: Multiplier for volume filter (default 1.2)
- Trend VWMA Length: Period for long-term trend VWMA (default 50)
- Price Source: Close, HL2, HLC3, OHLC4
Usage:
- Use as a confirmation tool along with other analysis techniques.
- Buy when the green triangle appears (MACD crossover, above trend VWMA, sufficient volume).
- Sell when the red triangle appears (MACD crossunder, below trend VWMA, sufficient volume).
- Trend VWMA helps visually confirm the market trend.
Volume Range Ratio EFFORTVolume Divided by Range Histogram
With an adjustable high line to see when there is a struggle between buyers and sellers
and an adjustable EMA for the histogram
Big Trade Detector luxalcoVolume Threshold Filter → detects only trades larger than a custom threshold.
Buy & Sell Highlight → customizable colors and marker size for big buys (green/up) and big sells (red/down).
Alert System → optional alerts when a big trade appears.
Scalp-Friendly → optimized for low timeframes (1m, 5m, 15m) on BTC, ETH, and Gold.
Customizable Sensitivity → user can adjust detection sensitivity for different market conditions.
Integration Ready → can be combined with VWAP, Delta, or CVD filters for more accurate signals.
Chop Zones | ⓤ² קг๏The Chop Zone Indicator automatically detects and highlights periods of sideways, low-volatility price action that can stop traders out before the next move. By visually painting chop zones directly on your chart, it makes it easy to recognize when to sit tight and when to engage.
Features:
✅ Detects chop zones in real time
✅ Painted background zones for instant clarity
✅ Highlights areas where liquidity is thin and momentum stalls
✅ Helps you avoid false breakouts and whipsaws
✅ Works across all symbols and timeframes
Instead of guessing when the market is worth trading, let the Chop Zone Indicator keep you out of the noise. Use it to filter your entries, protect your capital, and stay focused on high-probability setups.
Intraday Scalping Trading System with Alerts# Flexible Buy/Sell Signals Source - Clean Labels & Volume Ranks Buy/Sell Only
**Description:**
This multi-featured indicator combines robust buy/sell signals from multiple popular sources with advanced volume labeling to highlight institutional activity and market momentum shifts.
## Key Features
- **Multi-Source Signal Options:**
Choose from EMA1/EMA2 crossover, EMA2/EMA3 crossover, price vs VWAP, or price vs SuperTrend for flexible signal generation matching diverse trading styles.
- **Clean Buy/Sell Labels:**
Displays clear buy and sell labels directly on the chart with customizable size, color, and offset to enhance entry/exit clarity.
- **Intraday Volume Ranking:**
Highlights the highest and 2nd highest volume bars of the day with bullish/bearish color-coded labels and vertical connection lines, aiding in identifying strong participation.
- **First Candle Range Visualization:**
Visualizes today’s first candle range on your preferred timeframe to help gauge initial market structure and early momentum.
- **VWAP & SuperTrend Integration:**
Optional plots for VWAP and SuperTrend lines add enhanced trend context and support decision making.
- **Previous OHLC Levels:**
Displays prior day, week, and month open, high, low, and close levels as lines and labels—vital reference points for support and resistance.
- **Highly Customizable:**
Each component includes toggle inputs for on/off control, allowing you to declutter and tailor the chart display to your preference.
- **Built-In Alerts:**
Includes alert conditions on buy and sell signals to enhance trading responsiveness.
## How to Use
1. Select the preferred buy/sell signal source from the dropdown input.
2. Enable and customize volume labels to identify key institutional volume candles.
3. Use first candle range, VWAP, and SuperTrend overlays optionally for confirmation.
4. Leverage prior OHLC levels for advanced support/resistance context.
5. Adjust label size, color, and positions for optimal visibility.
## Ideal For
Day traders, swing traders, and analysts seeking a clean, powerful toolkit to combine price action, institutional volume, and multiple indicator signals into actionable insights.
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Trade responsibly and combine with your own analysis for best results.
Highlight BarsThe script highlights bars on the chart when certain market conditions occur related to price dynamics and trading volume. The color indication helps to detect potential pivot points. The ability to set the period for volume analysis is implemented, the parameter affects the accuracy of selecting significant bars. There are built-in alerts. It is recommended to set the setting higher for a more accurate signal.
Balanced Big Wicks (50/50) HighlighterDetects candles with unusually long, balanced upper and lower wicks—a potential sign of market indecision followed by strong breakout action.
What It Does
Identifies candles where both upper and lower wicks each account for at least a configurable percentage (e.g., 30–40%) of the total range, and where the body remains small—creating the classic “balanced wick” (50/50) appearance.
Marks these candles visually with color (bullish/bearish), optional background shading, and a tiny “50/50” label above the candle.
Why It’s Useful
Balanced wicks often precede decisive moves once price breaks either wick. This script highlights such opportunities systematically.
Helpful for traders looking for clean entry signals: long on close above the upper wick, short on close below the lower wick—with straightforward risk management (SL at opposite wick, TP 1:1).
Key Inputs (default values shown in parentheses)
Min wick % (each side): 30%
Max body %: 20%
Equality tolerance: 10%
Min range filter (ATR multiples): 0 (disable)
ATR length: 14
Color candles: On
Background highlight: Off by default
Plot label on candle: On
Adjust these to fit your preferred timeframe or instrument (e.g., raise wick thresholds or ATR filter for noisy 15‑minute altcoin charts; relax slightly for smoother 1‑hour BTC analysis).
Alerts
Three alert options included:
“50/50 Wick (Any)” — triggers on any balanced-wick candle.
“50/50 Wick (Bullish)” — only when the candle closes bullish (upper close).
“50/50 Wick (Bearish)” — only when the candle closes bearish (lower close).
How to Use It
Add the indicator to your chart.
Adjust input settings to suit the timeframe or trading style.
Watch for highlighted candles.
Optional alert: create alerts using one of the provided alert conditions (e.g., “50/50 Wick (Any)”) with “Once per bar close” to get notified when signal bars appear.
Use your own trade logic (e.g., breakout entries as described above).
Disclaimer & Originality
Original Concept: I built this script from scratch to highlight a specific candle structure often used by traders in breakout setups—long balanced wicks with small bodies.
No external code references; it’s entirely open-source and self-explanatory.
Note: This indicator highlights potential setups—not financial advice. Always backtest any strategy, and use sound risk management. Past patterns do not guarantee future success.
Optimized Settings for 5m–15m Scalping
Min wick % (each side): 0.30
→ Forces both wicks to be almost half the candle each. Very strict.
Max body % of range: 0.40
→ Candle body must be ≤10% of full range = almost a doji.
Equality tolerance: 0.1
→ Wicks must be within 5% of each other relative to full candle size.
Min range filter (ATR multiples): 0
→ Candle must be at least 1.2× bigger than recent average (ATR14). Filters out weak fake dojis.
ATR Length: 14 (standard, stable)
Color candles / Plot labels: On (so you clearly see them)
Background highlight: Optional
DVWAP Spread -WinCAlgoDynamic VWAP Spread Oscillator
This indicator transforms the relationship between two adaptive VWAP curves into an oscillator format, making trend analysis more precise and intuitive.
What it shows:
Spread Value: The difference between Fast VWAP and Smoothed VWAP
Dynamic Coloring: Intensity increases as the spread moves away from zero
Zero Line: The neutral point where both VWAP curves converge
How to interpret:
Above Zero (Green): Fast VWAP > Smoothed VWAP → Bullish bias
Below Zero (Red): Fast VWAP < Smoothed VWAP → Bearish bias
Distance from Zero: Shows the strength of the current trend
Zero Crossovers: Potential trend change signals
📌 Usage Ideas:
Trend Filter: Take long trades only when oscillator is positive, shorts when negative
Momentum Gauge: Larger spread values indicate stronger trend momentum
Divergence Analysis: Look for divergences between price and oscillator for reversal signals
Overbought/Oversold: Extreme values may indicate potential mean reversion opportunities
Zero Line Bounces: Use zero line as dynamic support/resistance for entries
Parameters:
Period: Controls the lookback period for adaptive calculations
Adjustment Step: Fine-tunes the adaptive smoothing sensitivity
Fast Response: Adjusts how quickly the fast VWAP responds to price changes
Source: Price input for VWAP calculation (default: HLC3)
Dynamic VWAP -WinCAlgoDynamic VWAP Curve
This indicator applies an adaptive smoothing method to VWAP (Volume Weighted Average Price) to create two dynamic curves:
Fast VWAP (reacts quickly to price changes)
Smoothed VWAP (slower, adaptive baseline)
How to interpret:
When Fast VWAP > Smoothed VWAP, trend bias is bullish.
When Fast VWAP < Smoothed VWAP, trend bias is bearish.
The shaded area between the two lines works like a dynamic support/resistance zone.
📌 Usage ideas:
As a trend filter: take long trades only when Fast > Smoothed.
As a crossover signal: buy/sell when the two lines cross.
As support/resistance: price moving too far from the band can signal mean-reversion opportunities.
SMF-Z & OBV-Z Oscillator (v6)🧭 Quick Reference
• SMF-Z (teal): flow of money.
• OBV-Z (orange): volume support for price moves.
• Zero line (0): neutral. Positive side = bullish bias, negative side = bearish bias.
• ±2 levels: “extreme” zone (unusual inflow/outflow).
• IN/OUT triangles: short-term strong money inflow/outflow (spike signals).
✅ Core Rules
LONG (buy/hold)
Both SMF-Z and OBV-Z above zero and rising (upward slope).
Zero line crossover (especially if both cross around the same bar) + IN spike = strong confirmation.
Expansion toward +2 = momentum intact, let profits run.
EXIT / SELL (close long or consider short)
Either SMF-Z or OBV-Z drops below zero (especially both together).
OUT spike (heavy selling pressure) = aggressive exit signal.
Rolling over from +2 downward (especially if OBV-Z turns first) = momentum fading.
SHORT (sell side)
Both indicators below zero and falling; zero line crossunders + OUT spike = strong confirmation.
Expansion toward −2 shows trend strength; taking profit on reversal from −2 is reasonable.
♟️ Divergences (most reliable signal)
Positive divergence: Price makes a new low while SMF-Z/OBV-Z form a higher low → strong accumulation sign (especially if paired with an IN spike).
Negative divergence: Price makes a new high while SMF-Z/OBV-Z form a lower high → distribution/selling sign (confirmed with an OUT spike).
🔧 Parameter Effects
SMF z-window / OBV z-window: shorter (20–50) = more sensitive but noisier; longer (100–200) = slower but more reliable.
OBV EMA: smaller (10–13) = faster response; larger (34–55) = smoother.
Spike window & σ (spK): shorter window or smaller sigma = more frequent spikes; larger = fewer but more selective spikes.
📝 Simple Playbook
Filter: Check if both SMF-Z and OBV-Z are on the same side of zero before taking a trade.
Trigger: Zero line crossover + IN/OUT spike.
Management:
For longs: exit/reduce if OBV-Z falls below zero or an OUT spike appears.
For shorts: exit/reduce if SMF-Z rises above zero or an IN spike appears.
Extra confirmation: If Supertrend/EMA from the overlay indicator agrees with SMF-Z & OBV-Z, confidence is stronger.
⚠️ Cautions
In sideways markets, frequent whipsaws around zero are common → always wait for confirmation (both indicators + spike + trend filter).
+2/−2 zones do not guarantee reversal by themselves; in strong trends the indicators can stay there for a while.
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ActivTrades - Crypto Fear & Greed Index - Ion JaureguiActivTrades - Crypto Fear & Greed Index - Ion Jauregui
This indicator measures the overall sentiment of the crypto market by combining key metrics: RSI, volatility, volume, BTC momentum, and altcoin dominance. Each component is normalized and weighted to generate an index from 0 to 100:
0–40 → Fear zone: investors show risk aversion.
40–60 → Neutral zone: market is balanced.
60–100 → Greed zone: investors show euphoria and higher risk appetite.
The indicator allows traders to quickly visualize market conditions and identify potential investment opportunities based on overall sentiment.
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