NY First Candle Break and RetestStrategy Overview
Session and Time Parameters:
The strategy focuses on the New York trading session, starting at 9:30 AM and lasting for a predefined session length, typically 3 to 4 hours. This timing captures the most active market hours, providing ample trading opportunities.
Strategy Parameters:
Utilizes the Average True Range (ATR) to set dynamic stop-loss levels, ensuring risk is managed according to market volatility.
Employs a reward-to-risk ratio to determine take profit levels, aiming for a balanced approach between potential gains and losses.
Strategy Settings:
Incorporates simple moving averages (EMA) and the Volume Weighted Average Price (VWAP) to identify trend direction and price levels.
Volume confirmation is used to validate breakouts, ensuring trades are based on significant market activity.
Trade Management:
Features a trailing stop mechanism to lock in profits as the trade moves in favor, with multiple take profit levels to secure gains incrementally.
The strategy is designed to handle both long and short positions, adapting to market conditions.
Alert Settings:
Provides alerts for key events such as session start, breakout, retest, and entry signals, helping traders stay informed and act promptly.
Visual cues on the chart highlight entry and exit points, making it easier for beginners to follow the strategy.
This strategy is particularly suited for the current volatile market environment, where simplicity and clear guidelines can help beginner traders navigate the complexities of trading. It emphasizes risk management and uses straightforward indicators to make informed trading decisions.
I put together this Trading View scalping strategy for futures markets with some help from Claude AI. Shoutout to everyone who gave me advice along the way—I really appreciate it! I’m sure there’s room for improvement, so feel free to share your thoughts… just go easy on me. :)
Beginnerfriendly
DenP Ichimoku Interpreter (DII)A simple indicator using Ishimoku as a basis, giving entry and exit signals.
Components of the Ichimoku Cloud
The Ichimoku system consists of multiple lines that help traders understand market trends, momentum, and potential reversals.
1. Tenkan-Sen (Conversion Line) - Blue
Formula: (Highest High + Lowest Low) / 2 over the last 9 periods (default).
Purpose: Measures short-term trend direction.
Interpretation:
Upward movement: Indicates bullish momentum.
Downward movement: Indicates bearish momentum.
Flat line: Indicates consolidation.
2. Kijun-Sen (Base Line) - Red
Formula: (Highest High + Lowest Low) / 2 over the last 26 periods (default).
Purpose: Represents medium-term trend.
Interpretation:
Price above Kijun-Sen: Bullish signal.
Price below Kijun-Sen: Bearish signal.
Flat Kijun-Sen: Market in consolidation.
3. Senkou Span A (Leading Span A) - Light Green
Formula: (Tenkan-Sen + Kijun-Sen) / 2, plotted 26 periods ahead.
Purpose: Forms one of the Ichimoku Cloud boundaries.
Interpretation:
If Senkou Span A is rising, the market is bullish.
If Senkou Span A is falling, the market is bearish.
4. Senkou Span B (Leading Span B) - Light Red
Formula: (Highest High + Lowest Low) / 2 over the last 52 periods, plotted 26 periods ahead.
Purpose: Forms the second boundary of the Ichimoku Cloud.
Interpretation:
If price is above the cloud, the market is in a strong uptrend.
If price is below the cloud, the market is in a strong downtrend.
If price is inside the cloud, the market is consolidating.
5. Kumo (Cloud)
The area between Senkou Span A and Senkou Span B is shaded.
Green Cloud (Span A above Span B): Bullish trend.
Red Cloud (Span B above Span A): Bearish trend.
The thickness of the cloud represents market volatility.
6. Chikou Span (Lagging Line) - Green
Formula: Current closing price plotted 26 periods back.
Purpose: Confirms trend direction.
Interpretation:
Chikou Span above price 26 periods ago: Bullish.
Chikou Span below price 26 periods ago: Bearish.
Buy and Sell Conditions
The indicator generates buy and sell signals based on Ichimoku components.
1. Kijun Cross (Medium-Term Trend)
Buy Signal: When the closing price crosses above the Kijun-Sen (red line).
Sell Signal: When the closing price crosses below the Kijun-Sen.
2. Cloud Breakout (Senkou Span Cross)
Buy Signal:
When Senkou Span A is above Senkou Span B, and the price crosses above the cloud.
Indicates a strong uptrend.
Sell Signal:
When Senkou Span B is above Senkou Span A, and the price crosses below the cloud.
Indicates a strong downtrend.
3. Chikou Span Confirmation (Momentum Confirmation)
Buy Signal:
If Chikou Span (green) crosses above past price action, it confirms a bullish trend.
Used to validate Kijun and Cloud Buy signals.
Sell Signal:
If Chikou Span crosses below past price action, it confirms a bearish trend.
Visual Signals
The indicator plots triangles on the chart to indicate buy and sell signals:
Kijun Buy Signal: Upward triangle (green).
Kijun Sell Signal: Downward triangle (red).
Cloud Buy Signal: Upward triangle (green) near the cloud.
Cloud Sell Signal: Downward triangle (red) near the cloud.
Chikou Confirmation Buy: Upward triangle (green, confirming previous signals).
Chikou Confirmation Sell: Downward triangle (red, confirming previous signals).
Additional Features
Customizable Colors & Settings: Users can adjust colors, time periods, and display settings.
On-Chart Table: Displays current trend interpretations for easy reference.
How to Use the Indicator?
Check the Cloud Position:
Price above the cloud = bullish.
Price below the cloud = bearish.
Price inside the cloud = consolidation.
Look for Kijun Crosses:
Buy when price crosses above Kijun-Sen.
Sell when price crosses below Kijun-Sen.
Confirm with Chikou Span:
If Chikou Span supports the buy/sell signal, it's more reliable.
Use Cloud Breakouts for Trend Reversals:
If price moves from below to above the cloud = strong buy.
If price moves from above to below the cloud = strong sell.
