RMI Valid FVG & IFVGRMI • Valid FVG & iFVG (Smart Money Concept)
RMI • Valid FVG & iFVG is a precision-focused Fair Value Gap indicator designed for traders who follow Smart Money Concepts (SMC) / ICT logic and want to filter out low-quality, random gaps.
This indicator does not plot every FVG.
It highlights only structurally relevant FVGs that form in the direction of the trend and have a high probability of being filled.
Core Features
Bullish & Bearish Fair Value Gaps
Inverse Fair Value Gaps (iFVG)
Trend-aligned FVG filtering
Automatic invalidation after mitigation
Clean background zones for clear visibility
Optimized for intraday trading
Adjustable settings for scalping, intraday & swing trading
Smart Filtering Logic
FVGs are validated using market structure context
Only FVGs that form within the active trend are displayed
Weak or low-probability gaps are ignored
Inverse FVGs appear after strong displacement and rejection
Zones are visually faded once mitigated
This helps reduce chart noise and keeps the focus on high-probability reaction zones.
Best Use Cases
Entry refinement after BOS / CHoCH
Confluence with liquidity grabs
Premium / discount zone trading
Intraday & session-based trading
Works well with ICT, SMC, price action & structure-based strategies
Recommended Timeframes
Scalping: M1 – M5
Intraday (default): M5 – M15
Swing Trading: M15 – H1
(Default settings are optimized for intraday trading.)
Important Notes
This is not a signal indicator
No repainting
No buy/sell arrows
Designed as a decision-support tool, not an automated system
Always combine with proper risk management and confirmation.
RMI • Precision over noise.
Trade structure, not randomness.
Ict
SmartMoney BOS Pro [Stansbooth]
## ✨ BOS + ICT RSI Indicator — Trade Like Smart Money ✨
The market doesn’t move randomly — it moves with **structure**, **liquidity**, and **institutional intent**.
This indicator is built to help you see exactly that.
Powered by **Break of Structure (BOS)** and advanced **ICT concepts**, this tool highlights when the market is truly shifting direction or continuing with strength — the same way **smart money** trades.
To make every setup even stronger, a **smart RSI confirmation** is seamlessly integrated, helping you stay out of weak trades and focus only on **high-quality, high-probability opportunities**.
### 🔥
What Makes It Special?
• Clear and accurate BOS signals
• ICT-based market structure & liquidity insight
• RSI confirmation to reduce false entries
• Clean visuals — no clutter, no confusion
• Designed for scalpers, intraday & swing traders
🎯
Who Is This For?
If you’re tired of lagging indicators…
If you want to understand **why** price moves…
If you want to trade with confidence instead of guessing…
This indicator is for you.
📊
Markets Supported:
Forex • Crypto • Stocks • Indices
Stop chasing price.
Start trading ** structure, liquidity, and smart money**.
🚀 **See the market differently. Trade better.**
Previous Time Based Dealing Ranges [Pro +] | cephxsPrevious Time Based Dealing Ranges 🧪
Visualize previous and current higher timeframe dealing ranges with dual-box OHLC representation, extending reference lines, and HTF candle displays.
OVERVIEW
This indicator displays time-based dealing ranges from higher timeframes directly on your chart. It shows the complete price action structure of previous (or current/forming) periods using a dual-box system: one box for the full High-Low range and another for the Open-Close body. Reference lines extend from key levels to help identify potential support, resistance, and mean reversion zones.
Perfect for traders who use ICT concepts, market structure analysis, or any methodology that relies on understanding where price has been relative to previous dealing ranges.
KEY FEATURES
Dual-Box Range Visualization: Each range displays two boxes - the full H-L range (outer) and the O-C body (inner) - giving immediate visual context of candle structure
Multiple Timeframes: Support for 4H, 6H, 1D, 1W, 1M, and 3M ranges
Previous/Current Mode: View completed ranges (Previous) or the forming range (Current) with real-time updates
Auto Mode: Automatically selects the appropriate range based on your chart timeframe
Reference Lines: Extending lines from High, Mid, Low (or Quadrants: H/75/M/25/L) with trade-into detection
HTF Candle Display: Visual HTF candles positioned to the right of price for context
6H Session Support: Session-aware ranges for Asia, London, NY AM, and NY PM with labeled names
Open Line: Vertical line marking the range's opening price/time
Imbalance Detection: Fair Value Gaps and Volume Imbalances highlighted on HTF candles
MODE OPTIONS
Previous/Current: Previous shows the last completed range. Current shows the forming range with dynamic H/L/C updates
Auto/Manual: Auto selects range by chart TF. Manual lets you choose specific ranges
Extend Box (Current): In Current mode, extends the box's right edge as price develops
AUTO MODE TIMEFRAME LOGIC
Chart < 15m → 6H Range
Chart 15m-1H → 1D Range
Chart 1H-6H → 1W Range
Chart 6H-1D → 1M Range
Chart > 1D → 3M Range
INPUTS
Mode
Mode: Previous/Current - Choose completed or forming range
Auto/Manual: Auto selects range by chart TF, Manual lets you choose
Extend Box (Current): Extends box right edge with price (Current mode only)
Previous Ranges
Range 1: Enable/disable, select timeframe (4H/6H/1D/1W/1M/3M), max display count
Range 2: Second range layer for multi-timeframe analysis
Reference Lines
Line Mode: Levels (H/M/L) or Quadrants (H/75/M/25/L)
Line Style: Solid, dashed, or dotted
Line Thickness: 1-4 pixels
Show Labels: Toggle reference line labels
Label Offset: Distance of labels from current price (1-20 bars)
HTF Candle Levels: Show mini H/M/L lines on HTF candles
Open Line: Vertical line at range open with customizable style
Range Boxes & Colors
Show Range Boxes: Toggle box visibility (lines remain visible)
Per-Range Colors: Customize box and line colors for each timeframe (4H, 6H, 1D, 1W, 1M, 3M)
HTF Candle Styling
Show HTF Candles: Toggle HTF candle display
Body/Border/Wick Colors: Customize bull and bear candle appearance
Padding/Buffer/Width: Control candle spacing and size
Labels
HTF Label: Show timeframe label above/below candles
Remaining Time: Countdown timer to candle close
Label Position: Top, Bottom, or Both
Label Alignment: Align across timeframes or follow individual candles
Imbalance
Fair Value Gap: Highlight FVGs on HTF candles
Volume Imbalance: Highlight VIs on HTF candles
HOW TO USE
Add the indicator to your chart
Choose Previous or Current mode based on your analysis preference
Use Auto mode for intelligent range selection, or Manual to select specific timeframes
Reference lines extend from range levels - watch for price reactions at H/M/L
In Current mode, observe how the range develops with real-time updates
Use the HTF candles on the right for quick multi-timeframe context
REFERENCE LINE LABELS
Labels follow this format:
Previous mode: pD-H (previous Daily High), pW-M (previous Weekly Mid), p6H-London-L (previous 6H London Low)
Current mode: D-H (Daily High), W-M (Weekly Mid), 6H-Asia-L (6H Asia Low)
6H SESSION NAMES
Asia: 18:00-00:00 ET
London: 00:00-06:00 ET
NYAM: 06:00-12:00 ET
NYPM: 12:00-18:00 ET
RECOMMENDED TIMEFRAMES
1-5 minute charts: 6H or 1D ranges
15-60 minute charts: 1D or 1W ranges
4H charts: 1W or 1M ranges
Daily charts: 1M or 3M ranges
Or simply use Auto mode to let the indicator choose the optimal range.
TIPS
The Mid (M) level often acts as equilibrium - watch for mean reversion plays
High and Low levels are more often than not, key to reversals
In Current mode, watch how price interacts with the forming range boundaries
Combine with your existing analysis for confluence
DISCLAIMER
This indicator is for educational and informational purposes only.
Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Always use proper risk management and never risk more than you can afford to lose.
Trading involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors.
CREDITS
Original Base HTF candle Plotting Logic by fadizeidan. Put on Steroids by cephxs & fstarcapital.
CHANGELOG
Pro + v1.0: Added Previous/Current mode, 4H range, dual-box visualization, reference lines with trade-into detection, session-aware 6H labels, open line, Auto mode with intelligent TF selection
Ghost Scalp Protocol By [@Ash_TheTrader]
# 👻 GHOST SCALP PROTOCOL
### 💀 Stop Getting Trapped. Start Tracking the Banks.
Most retail traders lose because they enter exactly where institutions are exiting. They get caught in **"Stop Hunts"** and **"Fake-Outs."**
The **Ghost Scalp Protocol** is not just an indicator; it is a complete institutional trading system designed for **M1 & M5 Scalpers**. It combines **Smart Money Concepts (SMC)** with a **Physics-Based Momentum Engine ($p=mv$)** to detect high-probability reversals.
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### ⚛️ THE LOGIC: 3-STAGE CONFIRMATION
This algorithm does not rely on lagging indicators. It uses a 3-step "Protocol" to validate every trade:
**1. THE GHOST TRAP (Liquidity Sweeps)**
* The script automatically draws "Ghost Lines" at key Swing Highs/Lows where retail Stop Losses are hiding.
* It waits for price to **sweep** these levels (Stop Hunt).
* **The Signal:** A Neon **Skull (☠️)** appears *only* if price aggressively rejects the level with high volume. This is the "Turtle Soup" pattern.
**2. THE PHYSICS ENGINE ($p = mv$)**
* Momentum is not just price speed; it is **Mass (Volume) x Velocity (Range)**.
* The dashboard calculates the "Force" of every candle.
* **The Signal:** An **Arrow (⬆/⬇)** appears when momentum surges **5x** above the average. This confirms the banks are pushing the move.
**3. BANK BIAS (Elasticity Filter)**
* Markets move like a rubber band.
* The script calculates a hidden "Fair Value" baseline.
* It creates a **Bias**: It only looks for Shorts in **PREMIUM (Shorting)** zones and Longs in **DISCOUNT (Accumulating)** zones.
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### 📊 THE SMART DASHBOARD (HUD)
A futuristic, non-intrusive Heads-Up Display keeps you focused on the data that matters:
* **🏦 BANK BIAS:** Tells you if Institutions are likely **Accumulating** or **Shorting**.
* **📈 HTF TREND:** Automatically checks the **1-Hour Trend**. Don't fight the tide.
* **🚀 MOMENTUM:** Real-time Physics calculation.
* **Green Text:** Acceleration (Move is getting stronger).
* **Red Text:** Deceleration (Move is dying).
* **🌍 SESSION:** Shows active Bank Sessions (Tokyo, London, NY).
* **⚠️ OVERLAP ALERT:** Flashes GOLD when London & New York are open simultaneously (Peak Volatility).
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### 🔥 STRATEGY: HOW TO TRADE
Use this checklist to execute high-probability scalps:
#### 📉 SHORT SETUP (SELL)
1. **Liquidity:** Wait for price to break above a **Red Ghost Line** (Sweep Highs).
2. **Signal:** Wait for the **Pink Skull ☠️** (Trap Detected).
3. **Confluence:**
* Dashboard Bias says: **"SHORTING"**
* HTF Trend says: **"BEARISH 📉"** (Optional but recommended).
4. **Entry:** On the Close of the Skull candle.
5. **Stop Loss:** Just above the wick swing high.
#### 📈 LONG SETUP (BUY)
1. **Liquidity:** Wait for price to break below a **Blue Ghost Line** (Sweep Lows).
2. **Signal:** Wait for the **Blue Skull ☠️** (Trap Detected).
3. **Confluence:**
* Dashboard Bias says: **"ACCUMULATING"**
* HTF Trend says: **"BULLISH 📈"** (Optional but recommended).
4. **Entry:** On the Close of the Skull candle.
5. **Stop Loss:** Just below the wick swing low.
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### 🏆 RECOMMENDED PAIRS & TIMEFRAMES
* **⚡ Best Timeframes:**
* **1 Minute (M1):** For aggressive "Sniper" entries (High Frequency).
* **5 Minute (M5):** The "Gold Standard" for balanced Scalping.
* **15 Minute (M15):** Safer, higher win-rate Day Trading.
* **💎 Best Assets:**
* **Gold (XAUUSD):** Highly effective on liquidity sweeps.
* **Indices:** US100 (Nasdaq), US30 (Dow Jones).
* **Crypto:** BTCUSD, ETHUSD (High volatility).
* **Forex:** GBPUSD, EURUSD (London/NY Session).
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### 🛠️ SETTINGS & CUSTOMIZATION
* **Surge Factor:** Default is **5.0x**. Lower this to 3.0 if you want more aggressive Momentum Arrows.
* **Smart Sessions:** Automatically converts to **New York Time** (EST) regardless of your location. No more time zone math.
* **Visuals:** Designed with "Ghost Glow" technology—97% transparent backgrounds that look classy and don't clutter your chart.
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**"The Ghost Algo sees what you can't."**
*Trade Safe. Trade Smart.*
**~ Ash_TheTrader**
CRT+ Advanced Engulfing Signals @stefandimovCore Features
Advanced CRT+ Logic
Wick must take the previous candle’s extreme
Body must close beyond the previous body range
Optional engulfing-style confirmation (CRT+ 2.0)
Strategy Modes
Default CRT+
CRT+ 2.0 (Engulfing confirmation)
CRT (No Previous High/Low taken)
Multi-Timeframe Signals
Detects Daily, Weekly, and Monthly CRT+ setups
Optional HTF-only display on lower timeframes
Clear D / W / M labels on chart
Lite Edition Market Scanner (Daily)
Scans 27 major FX, crypto, indices, and metals
Displays bullish / bearish - signals
Optimized to stay within TradingView limits
Real-Time Dashboard
Current chart signal monitor (5m → Monthly)
Compact, customizable panel
Clean, professional presentation
Alerts Included
Bullish / Bearish CRT+
Daily, Weekly, Monthly CRT+ alerts
Ghost Protocol: Smart Money HUD [Ash_TheTrader]👻 GHOST PROTOCOL: The Institutional HUD
"Stop trading blind. Start seeing where the Smart Money is hiding."
Most indicators lag. They tell you what happened. Ghost Protocol tells you what is happening right now by combining two powerful concepts: Volume Absorption (Whale Defense) and Kinematic Physics (Price Velocity).
This is not just an indicator; it is a complete Heads-Up Display (HUD) for scalpers and day traders on NQ, ES, Gold, and Crypto.
🧠 The Concept: Why It Works
Retail traders lose money for two reasons:
Selling into a bottom (where Whales are absorbing orders).
Buying a fake breakout (where price lacks the energy to continue).
Ghost Protocol solves both by visualizing the invisible battle between aggressive orders (Retail) and passive limit orders (Institutions).
🛠️ The 3 Core Features
1. The "Ghost Walls" (Reversal Detector) 🛡️
What it is: Detects when massive volume hits the market but Price fails to progress. This is Absorption. A "Whale" is using a Limit Order Wall to absorb panic selling or FOMO buying.
The Visual:
🟢 Green Ghost Bubble + Beam: Buyers are absorbing sellers. (Bullish Wall).
🔴 Red Ghost Bubble + Beam: Sellers are absorbing buyers. (Bearish Wall).
Sticky Tech: The bubbles "stick" to the wicks perfectly, regardless of zoom level.
2. The "Velocity Terminal" (Breakout Validator) 🚀
What it is: A Physics Engine for price. It calculates Jerk (Change in Acceleration). Standard breakouts often fail, but a breakout with high "Jerk" (Surge) rarely comes back.
The Visual:
🟣 Plasma Purple Candle: Valid Breakout. Price is moving with high physical energy. Safe to follow.
⚪ Grey/Dull Candle: Fakeout. Price broke a level but lacks energy. The move is likely a trap.
3. The Smart Money Dashboard 💻
A sleek, "Classy" panel in the bottom right corner.
Monitors both engines simultaneously:
GHOST WALL: Scans for Reversals (Buy/Sell Walls).
VELOCITY: Scans for Momentum (Surge/Fakeout).
🎯 How to Trade This Script
Strategy A: The "Whale Reversal" (Scalping)
Step 1: Wait for price to push hard into a level.
Step 2 : A Ghost Wall (Ghost Icon 👻) appears.
Step 3 : A vertical Neon Beam lights up the background.
Action: Take the reversal immediately. Place stop loss just behind the bubble.
Strategy B: The "Physics Breakout" (Trend Following)
Step 1: Price breaks a key resistance or support level.
Step 2: Look at the candle color.
If it is Plasma Purple: ENTER. The physics engine confirms true momentum.
If it is Grey: WAIT. It is likely a fakeout designed to trap you.
⚙️ Settings & Customization
Bubble Distance: Adjust how close the Ghost bubbles sit to the candles.
Sensitivity: Tune the "Jerk Threshold" for the physics engine.
Visuals: Toggle the Background Beams, Dashboard size, and Neon colors to fit your dark/light mode setup.
Created by @Ash_TheTrader Trade with the Whales, not against them.
IFVGs [NINE]Overview
The IFVG Indicator is a precision-engineered tool designed to identify and display Inversion Fair Value Gaps (IFVGs), a powerful price action concept rooted in ICT (Inner Circle Trader) methodology. This indicator automatically detects when price closes through an existing Fair Value Gap, causing the zone to "invert" and flip its directional bias, signaling potential areas of institutional interest for future price reactions.
What is an Inversion Fair Value Gap?
A Fair Value Gap (FVG) is a three-candle pattern where a gap exists between the wicks of the first and third candles, representing an imbalance in price delivery. These zones often act as magnets for price to return and "fill" the inefficiency.
An Inversion Fair Value Gap (IFVG) occurs when price doesn't just tap into an FVG, it closes through it with a candle body. This "inversion" transforms the zone:
A Bullish FVG that gets closed through becomes a Bearish IFVG (potential resistance/supply zone)
A Bearish FVG that gets closed through becomes a Bullish IFVG (potential support/demand zone)
IFVGs represent areas where the market has shown its hand — institutional order flow has aggressively moved through a prior inefficiency, and the inverted zone now becomes a point of interest for potential reversals or continuations.
Key Features
Automatic IFVG Detection
The indicator continuously monitors for Fair Value Gaps and automatically converts them to IFVGs when price body closes through the zone. No manual identification required.
Multiple Display Styles
Choose from four distinct visualization modes to match your chart aesthetic:
Level — Clean, minimal single line at the IFVG extreme (top for bullish, bottom for bearish)
Normal — Filled zone with dashed borders and dot label
Minimalist — High/low boundary lines with connecting link
Classic — Filled box with 50% midline only
Full Customization
Independent colors for bullish and bearish IFVGs
Adjustable transparency for zone fills
Optional 50% midline (Consequent Encroachment level)
Flexible label styles: "IFVG" or "+/−" notation
Multiple label sizes: Tiny, Small, Normal, Large
Smart Extension Options
Extend to Current Bar — Zones dynamically extend as price progresses
Extend to Confirmation — Zones end at the bar where inversion occurred
Manual Offset — Fine-tune extension length in bars
Clustered IFVG Filter
Prevents chart clutter by ensuring only one IFVG per direction forms within a 5-bar cooldown period. When a single candle closes through multiple FVGs, only the first IFVG of that directional series is displayed — eliminating redundant signals and keeping your chart clean.
FVG Lookback Control
Limit which FVGs can become IFVGs based on their age. Options include 10, 50, 100, 200, or 300 bars. This filters out old, stale FVGs that may create less relevant inversions.
Session Time Filters
Optional time-based filtering allows you to focus on specific trading sessions:
Configurable session windows (e.g., 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM)
Support for two independent session filters
Multiple timezone options including New York, London, Tokyo, and more
Volume Imbalance Detection
Optionally include Volume Imbalances (VIs) — gaps between candle bodies rather than wicks — expanding the scope of detectable inefficiencies.
Invalidation Tracking
IFVGs are automatically invalidated when price closes back through the zone in the opposite direction, with optional display of invalidated zones.
How to Use
Entry Confirmation
IFVGs serve as areas for trade entries. When price returns to a confirmed IFVG:
Bullish IFVG — Look for long entries as price taps the zone from above
Bearish IFVG — Look for short entries as price taps the zone from below
Settings Reference
Inversion Fair Value Gaps
Show IFVGs? — Master toggle for IFVG display
Style — Level, Normal, Minimalist, or Classic
Transparency % — Zone fill opacity (0-100)
Historical Display — Maximum IFVGs to show per direction
Bullish/Bearish Colors — Independent color selection
Show Invalidated? — Display IFVGs that have been invalidated
Extend IFVGs? — Enable dynamic zone extension
Extension Mode — Current Bar or Confirmation
Manual Offset — Additional bars to extend
High/Low Lines — Show boundary lines (Minimalist style)
50% Midline — Show Consequent Encroachment level
Show Labels? — Display zone labels
Label Style — IFVG or +/− notation
FVG Lookback — Maximum age of FVGs that can invert
Clustered Filter — Prevent multiple same-direction IFVGs in quick succession
Volume Imbalances — Include body gaps in detection
Session Filters
Enable 1st/2nd Time Filter — Activate session filtering
Session Times — Define active trading windows
Timezone — Reference timezone for session calculations
Disclaimer
This indicator is provided for educational and informational purposes only. It is not financial advice, and nothing contained herein constitutes a recommendation, solicitation, or offer to buy or sell any securities, options, or other financial instruments.
Trading involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors. Past performance is not indicative of future results. You should carefully consider your investment objectives, level of experience, and risk appetite before making any trading decisions.
The developer of this indicator makes no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information provided. You are solely responsible for your own trading decisions and any profits or losses that may result.
Always conduct your own research and consider seeking advice from a licensed financial professional before trading.
SMT (ICT Concepts)Overview
Smart Money Technique (SMT) Divergence is a price action analysis method derived from Inner Circle Trader (ICT) methodology. This indicator automatically detects SMT divergences by comparing price movements across correlated financial instruments, identifying moments when assets that typically move together begin to diverge - a phenomenon often associated with potential price reversals.
An SMT divergence occurs when one instrument makes a new swing high or low while a correlated instrument fails to confirm that move. This failure to confirm suggests that the instrument may be positioning for a reversal, as the divergence indicates a lack of conviction in the current price direction across related markets.
Theoretical Foundation
What is SMT Divergence?
In correlated markets, instruments tend to move in tandem. For example, the E-mini S&P 500 (ES) and E-mini Nasdaq 100 (NQ) futures typically make swing highs and lows together due to their shared exposure to U.S. equity markets. When this correlation breaks down at key swing points, it creates an SMT divergence.
Bullish SMT Divergence:
The chart instrument creates a lower low compared to a previous swing low, while the correlated comparison instrument creates a higher low (or fails to make a lower low). This divergence at the lows suggests potential buying pressure and a possible bullish reversal.
Bearish SMT Divergence:
The chart instrument creates a higher high compared to a previous swing high, while the correlated comparison instrument creates a lower high (or fails to make a higher high). This divergence at the highs suggests potential selling pressure and a possible bearish reversal.
Why SMT Divergences Matter
SMT divergences are considered significant because they may indicate:
Accumulation or distribution occurring in one instrument but not the other
Relative strength or weakness between correlated assets
Potential exhaustion of the current trend
Early warning signs before major reversals
Indicator Features
Multi-Timeframe SMT Detection
This indicator provides simultaneous SMT detection on two timeframes:
Current Timeframe (CTF) Detection:
The indicator scans for SMT divergences on the chart's active timeframe using multiple pivot lookback periods (3, 5, 8, 13, 21, and 34 bars). This multi-period approach ensures detection of both short-term and intermediate swing points, reducing the likelihood of missing valid divergences while filtering out noise.
Higher Timeframe (HTF) Detection:
Simultaneously, the indicator monitors a higher timeframe for SMT divergences using pivot periods of 3, 5, 8, 13, and 21 HTF candles. Higher timeframe signals generally carry more significance as they represent larger market structure.
Automatic Timeframe Pairing:
When enabled, the indicator automatically selects an appropriate higher timeframe based on your chart's current timeframe:
Sub-1 minute charts pair with 5-minute
1-2 minute charts pair with 15-minute
3-4 minute charts pair with 30-minute
5 minute charts pair with 1-hour
6-9 minute charts pair with 1-hour
15 minute charts pair with 4-hour
16-59 minute charts pair with Daily
1-4 hour charts pair with Weekly
Daily charts pair with Monthly
Combined Signal Detection:
When an SMT divergence is detected on both the current timeframe and higher timeframe at the same price pivots, the indicator combines these into a single enhanced signal. Combined signals display both timeframes in the label and use the higher timeframe styling to emphasize their increased significance.
Automatic Symbol Correlation
The indicator includes comprehensive automatic symbol selection based on the instrument you are viewing. When Auto SMT is enabled, the indicator intelligently selects correlated comparison symbols.
Index Futures Correlations:
E-mini Contracts:
NQ (Nasdaq 100) compares with ES (S&P 500) and YM (Dow Jones)
ES (S&P 500) compares with NQ (Nasdaq 100) and YM (Dow Jones)
YM (Dow Jones) compares with NQ (Nasdaq 100) and ES (S&P 500)
RTY (Russell 2000) compares with ES (S&P 500) and NQ (Nasdaq 100)
Micro Contracts:
MNQ (Micro Nasdaq) compares with MES (Micro S&P) and MYM (Micro Dow)
MES (Micro S&P) compares with MNQ (Micro Nasdaq) and MYM (Micro Dow)
MYM (Micro Dow) compares with MNQ (Micro Nasdaq) and MES (Micro S&P)
M2K (Micro Russell) compares with MES (Micro S&P) and MNQ (Micro Nasdaq)
Metals Futures Correlations:
Standard Contracts:
GC (Gold) compares with SI (Silver) and PL (Platinum)
SI (Silver) compares with GC (Gold) and PL (Platinum)
PL (Platinum) compares with GC (Gold) and SI (Silver)
Micro Contracts:
MGC (Micro Gold) compares with SIL (Micro Silver) and PL (Platinum)
SIL (Micro Silver) compares with MGC (Micro Gold) and PL (Platinum)
Energy Futures Correlations:
CL (Crude Oil) compares with RB (RBOB Gasoline) and NG (Natural Gas)
RB (RBOB Gasoline) compares with CL (Crude Oil) and NG (Natural Gas)
NG (Natural Gas) compares with CL (Crude Oil) and RB (RBOB Gasoline)
MCL (Micro Crude) compares with RB (RBOB Gasoline) and NG (Natural Gas)
Major ETF Correlations:
SPY (S&P 500 ETF) compares with QQQ, DIA, and IWM
QQQ (Nasdaq 100 ETF) compares with SPY, DIA, and IWM
DIA (Dow Jones ETF) compares with SPY, QQQ, and IWM
IWM (Russell 2000 ETF) compares with SPY, QQQ, and DIA
Stock Sector Mapping:
When viewing individual stocks, the indicator automatically identifies the stock's sector and selects appropriate sector ETFs for comparison:
Technology Sector (AAPL, MSFT, GOOGL, NVDA, AMD, INTC, etc.):
Primary: QQQ (Nasdaq 100 ETF)
Secondary: XLK (Technology Select Sector SPDR)
Tertiary: SPY (S&P 500 ETF)
Financial Sector (JPM, BAC, GS, MS, WFC, etc.):
Primary: XLF (Financial Select Sector SPDR)
Secondary: KBE (SPDR S&P Bank ETF)
Tertiary: SPY (S&P 500 ETF)
Energy Sector (XOM, CVX, COP, SLB, etc.):
Primary: XLE (Energy Select Sector SPDR)
Secondary: USO (United States Oil Fund)
Tertiary: SPY (S&P 500 ETF)
Healthcare Sector (JNJ, UNH, PFE, MRK, LLY, etc.):
Primary: XLV (Health Care Select Sector SPDR)
Secondary: IBB (iShares Biotechnology ETF)
Tertiary: SPY (S&P 500 ETF)
Consumer Discretionary Sector (TSLA, HD, NKE, MCD, etc.):
Primary: XLY (Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR)
Secondary: SPY (S&P 500 ETF)
Tertiary: QQQ (Nasdaq 100 ETF)
Consumer Staples Sector (PG, KO, PEP, WMT, COST, etc.):
Primary: XLP (Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR)
Secondary: SPY (S&P 500 ETF)
Tertiary: QQQ (Nasdaq 100 ETF)
Industrial Sector (CAT, BA, HON, UPS, etc.):
Primary: XLI (Industrial Select Sector SPDR)
Secondary: SPY (S&P 500 ETF)
Tertiary: QQQ (Nasdaq 100 ETF)
Materials Sector (LIN, APD, SHW, FCX, NEM, etc.):
Primary: XLB (Materials Select Sector SPDR)
Secondary: GLD (SPDR Gold Shares)
Tertiary: SPY (S&P 500 ETF)
Utilities Sector (NEE, DUK, SO, etc.):
Primary: XLU (Utilities Select Sector SPDR)
Secondary: SPY (S&P 500 ETF)
Tertiary: QQQ (Nasdaq 100 ETF)
Real Estate Sector (AMT, PLD, CCI, etc.):
Primary: XLRE (Real Estate Select Sector SPDR)
Secondary: VNQ (Vanguard Real Estate ETF)
Tertiary: SPY (S&P 500 ETF)
Communication Services Sector (NFLX, DIS, CMCSA, VZ, T, etc.):
Primary: XLC (Communication Services Select Sector SPDR)
Secondary: SPY (S&P 500 ETF)
Tertiary: QQQ (Nasdaq 100 ETF)
Forex Correlations:
EURUSD compares with GBPUSD
GBPUSD compares with EURUSD
Cryptocurrency Correlations:
BTCUSD compares with ETHUSD
ETHUSD compares with BTCUSD
Three-Symbol Comparison
The indicator supports comparison against up to three symbols simultaneously. When multiple comparison symbols show divergence at the same pivot point, all diverging symbols are displayed in the label, providing stronger confluence. For example, if NQ shows divergence with both ES and YM at the same swing high, the label will display "ES1! + YM1!" indicating divergence confirmation from multiple correlated instruments.
Invalidation Logic
SMT divergences are not indefinitely valid. The indicator includes automatic invalidation logic based on price action following the divergence signal.
Invalidation Rules:
Bearish SMT: Invalidates when price trades above the high of the confirmation pivot (right side of the divergence)
Bullish SMT: Invalidates when price trades below the low of the confirmation pivot (right side of the divergence)
The invalidation level is set at the confirmation bar (the second pivot that completes the SMT pattern), not the extreme of both pivots. This approach aligns with the concept that once price exceeds the confirmation point, the divergence setup is no longer valid.
Invalidation Display Options:
Users can choose to show or hide invalidated SMT signals separately for current timeframe and higher timeframe divergences. When shown, invalidated signals can be displayed with different line styles and widths to visually distinguish them from active signals. Separate limits prevent excessive invalidated signals from cluttering the chart (maximum 15 invalidated signals per timeframe type).
Input Settings
General Settings
Enable SMT Detection:
Master toggle to enable or disable all SMT divergence detection. When disabled, no SMT signals will be calculated or displayed.
Direction:
Filter which divergence types to display:
Both: Display both bullish and bearish SMT divergences
Bullish: Display only bullish SMT divergences (divergence at lows)
Bearish: Display only bearish SMT divergences (divergence at highs)
Symbol Settings
Enable Auto SMT:
When enabled, the indicator automatically selects correlated comparison symbols based on the chart instrument using the correlation mappings described above. When disabled, manual symbol inputs are used.
Symbol 1 (with enable toggle):
First comparison symbol. Enabled by default. When Auto SMT is disabled, enter the desired symbol manually.
Symbol 2 (with enable toggle):
Second comparison symbol. Enabled by default. When Auto SMT is disabled, enter the desired symbol manually.
Symbol 3 (with enable toggle):
Third comparison symbol. Disabled by default. Enable for additional confirmation from a third correlated instrument.
Current Timeframe SMT Settings
Show Current TF SMTs:
Toggle visibility of SMT divergences detected on the chart's current timeframe.
Bullish Color:
Color for bullish SMT divergence lines and labels on the current timeframe.
Bearish Color:
Color for bearish SMT divergence lines and labels on the current timeframe.
Line Style:
Style for current timeframe SMT lines (solid, dashed, or dotted).
Line Width:
Width of current timeframe SMT lines (1-4 pixels).
Show Labels:
Toggle visibility of labels on current timeframe SMT divergences.
Label Style:
Normal: Displays full information including timeframe and diverging symbol names
+/-: Displays minimal "+" or "-" characters with full information available in hover tooltip
Label Size:
Size of current timeframe SMT labels (Tiny, Small, Normal, or Large).
Show Invalidated:
Toggle visibility of invalidated current timeframe SMT signals.
Invalidated Line Style:
Line style for invalidated current timeframe SMT signals.
Invalidated Line Width:
Line width for invalidated current timeframe SMT signals.
Higher Timeframe SMT Settings
Show Higher TF SMTs:
Toggle visibility of SMT divergences detected on the higher timeframe.
Auto Timeframe:
When enabled, automatically selects an appropriate higher timeframe based on the chart's current timeframe. When disabled, uses the manually specified timeframe.
Manual Timeframe:
When Auto Timeframe is disabled, specify the higher timeframe to scan for SMT divergences.
Bullish Color:
Color for bullish SMT divergence lines and labels on the higher timeframe.
Bearish Color:
Color for bearish SMT divergence lines and labels on the higher timeframe.
Line Style:
Style for higher timeframe SMT lines (solid, dashed, or dotted).
Line Width:
Width of higher timeframe SMT lines (1-4 pixels).
Show Labels:
Toggle visibility of labels on higher timeframe SMT divergences.
Label Style:
Normal: Displays full information including timeframe and diverging symbol names
+/-: Displays minimal "+" or "-" characters with full information available in hover tooltip
Label Size:
Size of higher timeframe SMT labels (Tiny, Small, Normal, or Large).
Show Invalidated:
Toggle visibility of invalidated higher timeframe SMT signals.
Invalidated Line Style:
Line style for invalidated higher timeframe SMT signals.
Invalidated Line Width:
Line width for invalidated higher timeframe SMT signals.
Visual Representation
Line Display
SMT divergences are displayed as lines connecting the two pivot points that form the divergence:
For bearish SMT: A line connects the previous swing high to the current (higher) swing high
For bullish SMT: A line connects the previous swing low to the current (lower) swing low
The line color indicates the divergence type (bullish or bearish) and whether it was detected on the current timeframe or higher timeframe.
Label Display
Labels are positioned at the midpoint of the SMT line and display:
The timeframe on which the divergence was detected
The symbol(s) that showed divergence with the chart instrument
When using the "+/-" label style, labels show only "+" for bullish or "-" for bearish divergences, with full information accessible via hover tooltip.
All labels use monospace font formatting for consistent visual appearance.
Combined Signals
When the same divergence is detected on both current and higher timeframes, the signals are combined into a single display using higher timeframe styling. The label shows both timeframes (e.g., "M2 + M15") and all diverging symbols, indicating strong multi-timeframe confluence.
Practical Application Guidelines
Signal Interpretation
SMT divergences should be interpreted within the broader market context. Consider the following when evaluating signals:
Market Structure: SMT divergences occurring at key structural levels (previous highs/lows, order blocks, fair value gaps) tend to be more significant.
Timeframe Confluence: Signals appearing on multiple timeframes simultaneously suggest stronger institutional involvement.
Symbol Confluence: Divergences confirmed by multiple comparison symbols indicate broader market disagreement with the current price direction.
Time of Day: SMT divergences during high-volume trading sessions may carry more weight than those during low-liquidity periods.
Limitations and Considerations
Correlation Variability: Correlations between instruments can strengthen or weaken over time. The automatic symbol selection is based on typical correlations but may not always reflect current market conditions.
Pivot Detection Lag: Pivots are only confirmed after subsequent price action, meaning SMT signals appear with some delay after the actual swing point forms.
False Signals: Not all SMT divergences result in reversals. Use additional confirmation methods and proper risk management.
Data Requirements: The indicator requires sufficient historical data and may not function properly on instruments with limited price history.
Technical Notes
The indicator uses multiple pivot detection periods to identify swing points across different scales
Higher timeframe candle tracking is performed on the lower timeframe chart for precise pivot bar indexing
A deduplication system prevents the same divergence from being detected multiple times across different pivot periods
Array-based storage manages active and invalidated SMT signals with automatic cleanup to prevent memory issues
Maximum label and line counts are set to 500 each to accommodate extended analysis periods
Disclaimer
This indicator is provided for educational and informational purposes only. It is designed to assist traders in identifying potential SMT divergences based on historical price data and should not be considered as financial advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument.
Trading financial markets involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors. Past performance of any trading methodology, including concepts discussed in this indicator, does not guarantee future results. Users should conduct their own research and analysis before making any trading decisions.
The automatic symbol correlations and sector mappings are based on general market relationships and may not accurately reflect current or future correlations. Users are encouraged to verify correlations independently and adjust comparison symbols as needed.
Always use appropriate risk management techniques, including but not limited to position sizing and stop-loss orders. Never risk more capital than you can afford to lose.
Session Killzone & Liquidity Sweep Engine [2025]A session-based market analysis tool designed to visualize key intraday trading sessions and monitor price interaction with session highs and lows.
The script draws configurable session ranges (Asia, London, New York AM, Lunch, and PM) using session-based boxes. For each session, the high and low levels are calculated in real time and projected forward as reference levels.
Each session high and low reacts dynamically to price behavior:
• If price wicks beyond a session level without a candle close beyond it, the level is marked as a liquidity sweep and stops extending.
• If price closes beyond a session level, the level is considered invalidated and removed.
Optional midpoint levels can be displayed for each session. Users can choose whether levels extend only until mitigation or continue beyond it, as well as whether only the most recent session or all past sessions are tracked.
Additional features include:
• Timezone support with proper session alignment
• Session drawing limits to manage chart clutter
• Timeframe filtering to restrict drawings to lower timeframes
• Optional alerts when session highs or lows are broken by a candle close
• Extensive customization for colors, line styles, labels, and visibility
This tool is intended for traders who analyze intraday price behavior around session highs and lows and want a structured way to observe wick-based interactions and level invalidations.
INSTITUTIONAL MOMENTUM [@Ash_TheTrader]⚡ The Impulse Engine: Institutional Velocity & Smart Structure System
Subtitle/Short Description: Stop looking at just Open and Close. Visualize the speed of price action, detect institutional footprints, and trade off dynamic "living" market structure that flips and burns automatically. Developed by @Ash_TheTrader.
The Hidden Dimension of Price Action
Most traders look at a standard candlestick and see four data points: Open, High, Low, and Close.
But this hides the most critical information: The struggle.
Did the buyers step in aggressively in the first 5 minutes, pushing price to highs instantly? (Institutional buying)
Or did it take 59 minutes of slow, grinding effort to reach that high? (Retail exhaustion/Trap)
Standard candles look identical in both scenarios. The Impulse Engine, developed by @Ash_TheTrader, solves this by visualizing the "Speed of Price" (Velocity) directly onto your chart, combined with a state-of-the-art, dynamic market structure system.
It’s not just an indicator; it’s a complete market X-ray.
1. The Velocity Painter: See the Speed ⚡
The core of this system is the Velocity Engine. It looks "inside" your current timeframe bar (using lower timeframe data) to calculate how fast price traveled to its extremes.
It paints the bars based on institutional urgency, allowing you to ignore the noise and focus on the momentum.
The Visual Code:
⚡ NEON CYAN (Bullish Impulse) : Aggressive buying. Price ripped from the open to the high very quickly. This is where the smart money is stepping on the gas.
⚡ NEON MAGENTA (Bearish Impulse): Aggressive selling. Price crashed from the open to the low immediately.
💤 FADED GREY (Exhaustion/Trap): The "grind." Price took a long time to reach its extremes. These are often low-momentum environments or potential traps waiting to reverse.
STANDARD GREEN/RED: Normal market flow with no significant velocity extremes.
"Trade the Neon, Ignore the Grey." — @Ash_TheTrader
2. Smart Structure: "Living" Levels 🏗️
Old-school pivot indicators clutter your chart with endless historical lines that are no longer relevant. The Impulse Engine uses a "Living Structure" algorithm that manages the lifecycle of every support and resistance level.
It only shows you the two most relevant Resistance levels (R1, R2) above price, and the two most relevant Support levels (S1, S2) below price.
Risk-Based Classification:
You choose the structure based on your trading style in the settings:
Scalp Mode: Detects short-term, 5-bar swings. (Thin dotted lines).
Trend Mode: Detects standard trend swings (21-bar). (Dashed lines).
Major Swing: Detects deep, major structural points (60-bar). (Thick solid lines).
The "Flip & Burn" Mechanic (Viral Feature) 🔥
This is where the system gets smart. It understands market mechanics:
The Flip (Role Reversal): If a Resistance level is broken by a candle close, it automatically turns Gold and becomes Support (Flip). The same applies to Support turning into Resistance. You no longer need to guess if an old level will hold from the other side.
The Burn (Auto-Cleaning): If a "Flipped" level is broken again, the system recognizes it has lost its structural integrity. The line is instantly "burned" (removed from the chart).
This ensures your chart only ever shows levels that are active and respected.
3. Whale Signs: The Footprint of Big Money 🐋
Sometimes, velocity isn't enough. You need to see raw power.
The Whale Sign feature detects massive expansions in volatility. It flags any candle whose range is significantly larger (default 2x) than the average of the previous two candles.
💚 Green Triangle + $ (Below Bar): A massive bullish expansion candle. A "Wake Up" call for longs.
❤️ Red Triangle + $ (Above Bar): A massive bearish expansion candle. A warning sign for shorts.
These often precede sustained velocity moves.
4. The Pro HUD (Heads-Up Display) 💻
In the bottom right corner, the dynamic HUD gives you a real-time health check of the current candle.
Status Header: Instantly tells you if the current candle is IMPULSE, EXHAUSTION, or NORMAL.
Live Velocity %: The exact speed score. The text color changes to Neon during impulses and fades to grey during exhaustion.
Mode Info: Reminds you which risk setting you are currently using (e.g., Mode: ).
Signature: The official @Ash_TheTrader stamp of quality.
How to Trade With The Impulse Engine
This system is designed for confluence. Never trade a signal in isolation.
📈 Strategy 1 : The "Velocity Bounce" (Trend Continuation)
Ensure the market is trending (e.g., making higher highs).
Wait for price to pull back to a Smart Support level (Cyan dashed line or Gold "Flip" line).
Trigger: Look for a Neon Cyan Impulse Candle to form right off that support level. This confirms institutions are defending the structure with speed.
📉 Strategy 2: The "Whale Breakout"
Identify a consolidation zone below a Smart Resistance level.
Trigger: A Whale Sign ($) appears on a candle that successfully closes above the Resistance level.
Confirmation: The very next candle should ideally be a Neon Impulse candle continuing the move.
Conclusion
The markets are moved by aggression and speed. By obscuring this data, standard charts put you at a disadvantage.
The Impulse Engine brings this hidden data to the forefront, combining institutional velocity detection with smart, automated market structure that reacts to price just like a professional trader would.
Trade faster, trade smarter.
Developed by @Ash_TheTrader.
(Disclaimer: This tool is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Always manage your risk.)
ICT Macro Tracker - Study Version (Original by toodegrees)This indicator is a modified study version of the ICT Algorithmic Macro Tracker by toodegrees, based on the original open-source script available at The original indicator plots ICT Macro windows on the chart, corresponding to specific time [ periods when the Interbank Price Delivery Algorithm undergoes checks/instructions (aka "macros") for the price engine to reprice to an area of liquidity or inefficiency.
This study version adds functionality to hide bars outside macro periods. When enabled, the indicator draws boxes that cover the full chart height during non-macro periods, obscuring those bars so only macro periods are visible. This helps focus on macro-only price action. The feature is configurable, allowing users to enable or disable it and customize the box color. All original functionality remains intact.
IVX: Institutional Velocity X-Ray [Ash_TheTrader]The Intrabar Liquidity X-Ray: Seeing Institutional Speed Inside the Candle ⚡🐢
Stop getting trapped by standard candlesticks. It’s time to see how fast the money is actually moving.
A standard candlestick tells you four things: Open, High, Low, and Close. It’s the foundation of technical analysis.
But it hides the most important metric of all: Speed.
Two bullish 1-Hour candles can look identical on your chart. Both opened at $100 and closed at $105.
Candle A hit $105 in the first 5 minutes, then spent 55 minutes holding that level.
Candle B ground slowly upwards, finally hitting $105 in the 59th minute.
To a standard indicator, these candles are the same. To a professional trader, they are opposites. One shows aggressive, front-loaded institutional buying; the other shows weak, exhausted retail grinding.
As @Ash_TheTrader, I developed the Intrabar Liquidity X-Ray to solve this problem. It stops looking at the surface of the candle and looks inside it.
🧠 The Concept: Time-To-Form
This indicator uses advanced Pine Script technology to conduct an "X-Ray" scan of the bar you are looking at.
If you are on a 1-Hour chart, the script uses request.security_lower_tf to fetch the data of the 60 individual 1-minute bars hidden inside that single hour bar.
It then asks a critical question: How long did it take for this candle to achieve its ultimate High or Low?
In a Bullish candle, we measure the time it took to hit the specific minute of the bar's High.
In a Bearish candle, we measure the time it took to hit the specific minute of the bar's Low.
By measuring this "Time-To-Form," we can classify the intent behind the move.
⚡ The "Fast" Candle (Institutional Aggression)
When smart money wants to move an asset, they don't wait all day. They execute large block orders that move price rapidly to their desired level, and then they defend it.
The Signal: The indicator identifies a bar as "Fast" if it hits its High (for bulls) or Low (for bears) in the first 20% of the candle's duration.
The Visual: The bar turns Neon Cyan and is marked with a lightning bolt ⚡.
Interpretation by @Ash_TheTrader: This is urgent liquidity. Institutions are front-loading their orders. These levels are often strong zones of support or resistance on retests because the big players showed their hand early.
🐢 The "Slow" Candle (Retail Grind)
Conversely, when a move is driven by retail traders chasing price, or when a trend is exhausted, price struggles to make new extremes. It grinds slowly, taking the entire duration of the candle just to inch slightly higher or lower.
The Signal: The indicator identifies a bar as "Slow" if it takes more than 80% of the candle's duration to finally reach its High or Low.
The Visual: The bar turns Orange and is marked with a turtle 🐢 beneath it.
Interpretation by @Ash_TheTrader: This is "weak" movement. Even if the candle is green, if it took 58 minutes of a 60-minute bar just to make a new high, the buyers are exhausted. Be wary of reversals after seeing a cluster of 🐢 candles.
💻 Features and The Dashboard
To make this data actionable in real-time, I have engineered a clean Heads-Up Display (HUD) directly on the chart.
The On-Chart Dashboard: Located in the top right, the dashboard gives you the live stats of the current forming bar. It tells you exactly what percentage of the time has passed and whether the current structure is considered Institutional ⚡ or a Retail Grind 🐢.
Other Features:
Dual Polarity Logic: Works seamlessly for both bullish trends (tracking speed to Highs) and bearish trends (tracking speed to Lows).
Smart Volume Filtering: The indicator automatically ignores insignificant low-volume "noise" bars, only highlighting speed on candles with above-average volume.
Full Alert Capability: Set alerts for "Fast ⚡" detections to catch sudden institutional activity as it happens.
⚙️ Best Practices for Using This Tool
Because this tool looks inside a bar, it is designed to be used on Higher Timeframes.
Recommended Timeframes: 30-Minute, 1-Hour, 4-Hour, or Daily charts.
Do Not Use On: 1-Minute or 5-Minute charts. (You cannot effectively "X-Ray" a 1-minute bar using 1-minute data; the math doesn't work).
A Final Note from @Ash_TheTrader
Trading is about information asymmetry. The market hides the most valuable data beneath the surface of the Open and Close. Use the Intrabar Liquidity X-Ray to stop guessing the speed of the market and start seeing it.
Trade safe, trade smart.⚡
The Physics Engine [@Ash_TheTrader]🏛️ Welcome to the Physics of Finance
By @Ash_TheTrader
Traditional technical analysis often relies on "lagging" indicators. Tools like the RSI or moving averages tell you where price has been. While useful, they are like driving a car looking only in the rearview mirror.
The Kinematic Impulse Engine (KIE) is different. It is designed to be a leading indicator of momentum shifts.
It doesn't just look at price; it treats price action like a physical object moving through space to measure its Velocity (Speed), Acceleration (G-Force), and Mass (Volume). By understanding the physics behind a move, we can determine if a trend is a powerful impulse or an exhausted drift waiting to reverse.
⚛️ The Core Concept: Trading with G-Force
If you step on the gas pedal in a car, you feel pushed back into your seat. That is acceleration (positive G-Force). When you slam on the brakes, you are thrown forward. That is deceleration (negative G-Force).
The market works the same way.
Standard momentum indicators only measure speed. The KIE measures how fast that speed is changing.
The Problem with Standard Indicators: Price can be moving higher (high speed), but the rate at which it is moving higher is slowing down (deceleration). A standard indicator will still look bullish right up until the reversal happens.
The KIE Solution: The KIE detects that deceleration instantly, warning you that the "G-Force" pushing the price up has vanished, often before the price peaks.
🎨 Visual Decoder: Reading the Heatmap
We have eliminated the need to stare at complex oscillator lines below your chart. The KIE paints the candles directly based on their "Kinetic Energy."
1. Neon Cyan : The Impulse (High G-Force) 🚀
Physics State: High Velocity + Positive Acceleration.
Meaning: The market has "pedal to the metal." Buyers are aggressive, and the move is speeding up. This is where you want to be in a trade.
Signal: Look for the small triangles (🚀) marking the start of these impulse moves out of the noise.
2. Deep Purple : Exhaustion (Braking) 🛑
Physics State: High Velocity + Negative Acceleration (Deceleration).
Meaning: The car is still moving forward fast, but the driver has taken their foot off the gas or hit the brakes.
Signal: This is a massive warning sign. If you are long and candles turn purple, the trend is running on fumes. Expect consolidation or a reversal soon.
3. Dark Gray : Equilibrium (Chop) 💤
Physics State: Low Velocity.
Meaning: No significant energy present. The market is chopping sideways.
Signal: Stay out of the market or use range-bound strategies.
⚠️ Unique Feature: Gravity Divergence Detection
This is the most powerful feature of the Kinematic Impulse Engine. It detects when price action is defying the laws of physics.
Imagine throwing a ball into the air. As it reaches the very peak of its arc, it is still moving upward, but gravity is decelerating it rapidly just before it falls back down.
The KIE detects this exact moment in the market:
Gravity Sell Signal: Price makes a new high, but Acceleration (G-Force) crashes rapidly. The market is fighting gravity and will likely snap back.
If you see a "GRAVITY" label pop up on a Deep Purple candle at a high, take notice.
🧠 The Engine Room (Under the Hood)
For the technical traders, here is how @Ash_TheTrader designed the engine:
Relative Velocity: Price changes are normalized against Average True Range (ATR) volatility. A $10 move in Bitcoin is not the same as a $10 move in a penny stock; the KIE adjusts for this automatically.
Mass Integration (Volume Weighting): In physics, Force = Mass x Acceleration. The KIE optionally uses relative Volume as "Mass." A move backed by high volume has more "weight" and is harder to stop than a low-volume move.
The HUD: The on-screen dashboard gives you real-time readings of the current Velocity and raw G-Force metrics, along with an instant trend status summary.
🛡️ How to Use This in Your Trading
The Breakout Trader: Wait for gray candles (chop). Enter when the first Neon Cyan candle appears, ideally accompanied by an Impulse Triangle (🚀). Ride the cyan until it turns purple.
The Reversal Trader: Wait for an extended run of cyan candles. When the candles turn Deep Purple and you see a "GRAVITY" warning label, look for shorting opportunities as the momentum is exhausted.
Trade smart. Trade with physics.
Developed by @Ash_TheTrader
Liquidity X-Ray: Whale Traps [@Ash_TheTrader]👁️ Liquidity X-Ray: The Institutional Edge
Stop Trading Blind. See Inside the Candle.
Ninety percent of retail traders only see the outer shell of a candlestick—the Open, High, Low, and Close. They are trading blind to the actual battle that took place during that candle's formation.
Institutions, however, use expensive Order Flow software to see where aggressive buying or selling is happening in real-time.
The Liquidity X-Ray Strategy, developed by @Ash_TheTrader, levels the playing field. It uses advanced Intrabar Analysis to simulate institutional order flow footprints directly on your TradingView chart, automating powerful reversal signals based on "Absorption."
🧠 The Concept: Intrabar Analysis & Delta
How does it work?
Imagine a single 1-Hour candle. Inside that candle, there are sixty 1-Minute candles hidden from view.
This strategy performs an "X-Ray" scan. It tunnels into the lower timeframes (e.g., 5-minute data inside a 1-hour bar) to calculate the Net Delta—the difference between aggressive buying volume and aggressive selling volume.
Cyan Candles: Indicate that aggressive buyers (hitting the Ask) won the internal battle.
Magenta Candles: Indicate that aggressive sellers (hitting the Bid) won the internal battle.
But knowing who won isn't enough. The real edge comes from identifying Absorption.
🎯 The Signals: Detecting Traps & Shields
The core philosophy of this strategy by @Ash_TheTrader is simple: Identify where high effort yields low results.
When massive volume comes in, but price refuses to move, it means one side is being "absorbed" by a larger player. This is often the precursor to a violent reversal.
1. The Bear Trap (🪤)
What you see: A candle with massive volume and aggressive internal buying (positive Delta), yet the candle body remains small and fails to push price significantly higher.
The Psychology: Retail traders are FOMO-buying aggressively at a high. Institutional "Whales" are sitting on the other side, passively selling into this demand, absorbing all the buy orders without letting price rise.
The Result: Once the buyers are exhausted, the trap snaps shut, and price reverses downward.
Strategy Action: Enters a SHORT position.
2. The Bull Shield (🛡️)
What you see: A candle with massive volume and aggressive internal selling (negative Delta), yet the candle body remains small and fails to push price lower.
The Psychology: A "Stop Run" is occurring. Retail traders are panic-selling. Smart money is stepping in like a shield, absorbing all the sell pressure at a fixed level.
The Result: Once the sellers are exhausted, there is no one left to sell, and price rallies upward.
Strategy Action: Enters a LONG position.
⚡ Strategy Features & The Viral Dashboard
This isn't just an indicator; it's a complete, automated trading system.
Automated Execution: The script takes the trades for you when a Shield or Trap is confirmed upon candle close.
Smart Risk Management: It automatically places Stop Losses beyond the wick of the signal candle and targets a default 2:1 Risk/Reward ratio.
The Live Performance Panel: Look at the top right of your chart. The strategy features a built-in, professional-grade dashboard that displays real-time statistics. You can instantly see the strategy's Win Rate and Net Profit over the current historical data.
"Numbers don't lie. Don't just guess if a setup works; watch the win rate adjust in real-time." — @Ash_TheTrader
🛠️ How to Use This Strategy
For the best results, follow these institutional guidelines:
Timeframe: This strategy is most effective on Higher Timeframes where institutional volume is dominant. We recommend the 1-Hour (1H) or 4-Hour (4H) charts.
Intrabar Resolution (Settings): In the strategy settings, ensure the "Intrabar Resolution" is set lower than your chart timeframe. The default is 5 minutes, which is ideal for scanning inside 1H or 4H candles.
Confluence: While the strategy can be traded standalone, the best signals often occur near major support/resistance zones or key Fibonacci levels.
⚠️ Disclaimer
This strategy uses request.security_lower_tf to perform its calculations. While highly accurate, past performance on the dashboard does not guarantee future results. Always manage your risk responsibly.
Trade smart. See the liquidity.
~ @Ash_TheTrader
ADAPTIVE ICT MULTI-ZONEAdaptive ICT Multi-Zone
Why Another ICT Script?
Most public ICT zone scripts flood your chart with dozens of noisy, overlapping boxes that never get cleaned up, use fixed lookbacks that work on one asset and fail on another, and mark every tiny gap as “FVG” — turning the chart into a rainbow mess that’s impossible to trade.
ADAPTIVE ICT MULTI-ZONE is built differently:
Only the strongest, most recent zones pass the adaptive filter (default 3 bullish OB + 3 bearish OB + 3 FVG). No more chart clutter.
Fair Value Gaps are filtered by ATR (default ≥ 0.7 × ATR) and optional high-volume confirmation so you only see gaps that actually matter.
Order Blocks are true swing-based (pivot high/low).
Every zone automatically extends far to the right until price closes through it — you never miss a mitigation.
Zero repainting. Zero lag. Zero memory leaks. Runs perfectly on every time frame.
In short: while many ICT scripts are noisy toys, this one is a surgical tool that shows exactly what institutional desks are up to.
How to Trade It Best (Simple & Effective)
Wait for price to return to a freshly drawn zone (watch the newest ones — they have the highest probability).
Look for confluence:
Price inside a Bullish Order Block + bullish engulfing or strong volume → aggressive long.
Price inside a Bearish Order Block + bearish engulfing or strong volume → aggressive short.
Price sweeping into an FVG and instantly rejecting → high-probability reversal (especially if the FVG had high volume when created).
Use higher-timeframe bias: if the daily/4H zone aligns with your 15-min or 5-min zone → stack size.
Take partials at the opposite-side order block or next FVG. Let runners go to next liquidity zone.
That’s it.
This script doesn’t try to do everything. It does one thing — show you the exact institutional zones that actually get respected — and it does it cleaner and smarter.
Add it, delete every other OB/FVG script you own, and catch more accurate reversals.
KIMATIX FVG/IFVG/BPRProfessional Fair Value Gap & Imbalance Toolkit
The KIMATIX FVG/IFVG/BPR indicator is a precision tool designed to identify institutional inefficiencies in price:
Fair Value Gaps (FVG), Inverse Fair Value Gaps (IFVG) and Balanced Price Ranges (BPR) — clean, minimal and non-repainting.
This indicator is built for scalpers, intraday traders and smart-money traders who want to trade where price is most likely to react, not where indicators lag.
What this indicator shows
Fair Value Gaps (FVG)
Detects bullish and bearish FVGs using strict 3-candle imbalance logic
Highlights areas where price moved too fast, leaving inefficient structure
Ideal for:
Continuation trades
Pullback entries
Reaction zones after impulse moves
Color-coded
🟢 Bullish FVG
🔴 Bearish FVG
Inverse Fair Value Gaps (IFVG)
Automatically detects when an FVG is invalidated
Marks the same zone as an Inverse FVG
Extremely useful for:
Failed structure setups
Reversal trades
Stop-hunt & liquidity traps
Color-coded
🟡 IFVG (invalidation zone)
Balanced Price Range (BPR)
Detects overlapping bullish & bearish FVGs
Highlights price areas where buying and selling pressure are balanced
These zones often act as:
High-probability reaction areas
Compression zones before expansion
Premium intraday decision levels
Color-coded
🔵 BPR (balanced price range)
Smart, Clean & Non-Repainting
Non-repainting
Only the last 3 active zones are shown → no clutter
Boxes extend forward with a manual cap (user-controlled)
Designed for 1m – 15m execution, works on all markets
Futures, Crypto, FX, Indices, Stocks
How professionals use it
Combine FVGs with:
VWAP
Session highs/lows
Volume Profile (POC / VAH / VAL)
Market structure (BOS / displacement)
Use IFVGs to spot failed smart-money narratives
Use BPRs as decision zones, not blind entries
This indicator does not give buy/sell signals.
It shows you where trades make sense — execution is up to you.
Best use cases
Scalping (1m–3m)
Intraday trading (5m–15m)
Smart-money concepts
Liquidity-based trading
News reactions & stop runs
Learn how to trade it properly
This indicator is part of the KIMATIX Trading Framework.
More education, live examples & full system:
kimatixtrading.com
ForzAguanno - Premium / Discount (Range Glissant)Premium / Discount Zones – Dynamic Range (Fibo-based)
This indicator highlights Premium, Discount, and Equilibrium zones using a dynamic Fibonacci range calculated from recent price action.
It is designed to help traders contextualize price and avoid taking trades in unfavorable locations (e.g. buying too high or selling too low).
- How it works
The indicator automatically:
- Detects the highest high (HH) and lowest low (LL) over a rolling range
- Builds a Fibonacci-style structure between LL → HH
- Defines three key areas:
Discount Zone (lower part of the range)
Equilibrium Zone (around the 50% level)
Premium Zone (upper part of the range)
Two additional extreme levels are used:
0.075 → deep discount
0.925 → deep premium
These levels help isolate areas where price is statistically stretched.
- Visual elements
- Horizontal levels:
- Green → Discount
- Purple → Equilibrium
- Red → Premium
- Text labels are placed inside each zone for instant readability.
Zones are extended into the future for cleaner visualization.
- How to use it
This tool is best used as a context filter, not a standalone signal generator.
Typical use cases:
Look for longs in Discount
Look for shorts in Premium
Use Equilibrium as a neutral / decision zone
Combine with structure, momentum, or entry models
It works particularly well with:
Market structure concepts
Smart money / range-based trading
Session-based strategies
⚠️ Important notes
This indicator does not predict direction
It provides context, not signals
Always combine with proper risk management
Final thoughts
The goal of this indicator is simplicity and clarity:
Know where price is located inside its range before taking a trade.
If you find it useful, feel free to share feedback.
Orderblock Footprints [AlgoAlpha]🟠 OVERVIEW
This script highlights orderblocks and then drills into what actually trades inside them. Zones are created only after an abnormal directional impulse, measured with a z-score on consecutive candle bodies, so the orderblocks are tied to real expansion rather than simple pivots. Once a zone exists, the script overlays lower-timeframe volume footprints inside the candle when price trades back into that zone. The goal is to show not just where an orderblock sits, but whether price is being accepted or absorbed when it is revisited.
🟠 CONCEPTS
Orderblocks are detected after extreme bullish or bearish impulses. The script tracks consecutive body movement up or down, normalizes that distance with a rolling z-score, and only triggers when the move is statistically large. The last opposite candle before that impulse defines the orderblock range. These zones then extend forward until they are either mitigated by price closing through them or they expire by age.
Inside an active zone, the script switches to a lower timeframe and builds a footprint-style profile for each bar. Each candle is split into price rows, counting time-at-price and volume delta. Positive and negative delta are colored separately. Absorption is flagged when opposing delta prints appear in the wick that rejects the zone. In practice: the impulse defines context ; the footprint shows interaction .
🟠 FEATURES
Separate bullish and bearish zones with automatic extension
Volume split inside each zone candle (up vs down volume)
Lower-timeframe footprint with TPO-style rows and delta gradient
Absorption detection using opposing delta in rejection wicks
Alerts for zone creation and absorption events
🟠 USAGE
Setup : Add the script to your chart. It works on any market and timeframe. The lower timeframe for footprints is fixed at 5 minutes, so higher chart timeframes show clearer structure. Use the Z-Score Window to control how strict impulse detection is and Max Box Age to limit how long old zones stay on the chart.
Read the chart : Bullish orderblocks are created after strong upward impulses and are invalidated when price closes below them. Bearish orderblocks are created after strong downward impulses and are invalidated when price closes above them. When price trades inside a zone, footprint rows appear. Green-tinted rows show positive delta; red-tinted rows show negative delta. Absorption labels appear when opposing delta prints into a rejecting wick.
Settings that matter : Increasing the Z-Score Window makes orderblocks rarer but more significant. Disabling Prevent Overlap allows stacked zones if you want to study clustering. Adjusting Rows per bar changes footprint resolution—lower values are cleaner, higher values show more detail but use more objects.
Po3 CandlesPo3 Candles is a clean visual tool that projects higher-timeframe candles (default: 4H) onto the right side of any chart, regardless of the chart’s current timeframe. This allows traders to see the structure of the higher timeframe ahead of price, without switching charts.
This is especially useful for:
ICT / SMC style traders
Traders who rely on HTF bias
Intraday traders who want to monitor HTF PO3 sequences
Futures, indices, crypto, and FX
What It Does
This indicator displays the last N higher-timeframe candles (1–4), drawn to the right side of your chart:
Always uses real HTF data, independent of the current chart timeframe
Candles appear oldest on the left → newest on the right
Can show only the current HTF candle or up to 4 candles total
Includes fully centered wicks for clean visual alignment
Candle body width + spacing are configurable
Candle colors can match your chart theme
The result is a floating, mini HTF “chart” that updates live as the current HTF candle forms.
TGIF Dynamic Tracker [NINE]Overview
A professional-grade indicator for tracking weekly price ranges and identifying high-probability retracement zones based on the TGIF (Thank God It's Friday) concept from ICT (Inner Circle Trader) methodology.
What is the TGIF Concept?
The TGIF concept is based on the observation that price tends to retrace a significant portion of the weekly range toward the end of the trading week — typically on Thursday evening or Friday. This phenomenon occurs as institutional traders take profits and rebalance positions before the weekend, creating predictable retracement patterns.
By identifying the weekly high and low, traders can anticipate specific retracement levels where price is likely to find support or resistance. The most commonly referenced retracement zone is the 20-30% level, representing a shallow pullback from the week's extreme before potential continuation.
Features In Depth
Weekly High/Low Tracking
The foundation of the TGIF strategy is accurately tracking the current week's price extremes.
Automatic Detection: The indicator continuously monitors price action and updates the weekly high and low in real-time. As new extremes are made, all dependent calculations (retracement zones, percentage levels) update automatically.
Smart Session Timing: The indicator automatically detects your market type and adjusts accordingly:
Stocks/ETFs: Week begins Monday at 9:30 AM ET (market open)
Forex/Crypto/Futures: Week begins Sunday at 6:00 PM ET (18:00)
This ensures accurate weekly range calculations regardless of which market you're trading.
Visual Customization:
Enable/disable weekly high and low lines independently
Choose line color, style (solid, dashed, dotted), and thickness
Lines extend from week start to current bar
Percentage Level Lines
Individual horizontal lines mark key retracement percentages within the weekly range.
Available Levels:
20% — Shallow retracement, first potential support/resistance
30% — Edge of the primary TGIF zone
50% — Mid-range equilibrium point
60% — Beginning of deeper retracement territory
80% — Deep retracement zone
90% — Near-complete retracement
Independent Controls: Each level can be toggled on or off individually, allowing you to display only the levels relevant to your trading strategy. All levels share common styling settings for a clean, consistent appearance.
Dynamic Bias Adjustment: Levels automatically adjust based on the current weekly bias:
Bullish Bias (new weekly high made): Levels measure DOWN from the high
Bearish Bias (new weekly low made): Levels measure UP from the low
This ensures retracement zones always point toward the direction of potential pullback.
Retracement Zones
Highlighted zones visually emphasize the most significant retracement areas.
Three Configurable Zones:
20-30% Zone (Primary TGIF Zone)
This is the classic TGIF retracement area. When price makes a weekly high or low, traders anticipate a pullback to this zone before potential continuation. This shallow retracement often provides optimal risk/reward entries in the direction of the weekly trend.
50-60% Zone (Equilibrium Zone)
Represents a balanced pullback to the middle of the weekly range. Price reaching this zone suggests a more significant retracement is underway. This area often acts as a decision point — price either finds support/resistance here or continues toward deeper retracement levels.
80-90% Zone (Deep Retracement Zone)
Indicates a near-complete retracement of the weekly range. Price reaching this zone suggests the original weekly move may be fully reversing. Traders watch for reversal signals here or prepare for a potential range expansion in the opposite direction.
Zone Display Options:
Each zone can be enabled/disabled independently
Customizable background colors with transparency control
Zones only appear during the retracement period (starting Thursday/Friday)
Midlines: Optional center lines within each zone (25%, 55%, 85%) provide additional precision points. These midlines often act as the "sweet spot" within each retracement band.
Time-Based Markers
Vertical lines help you identify important session boundaries and timing.
Daily Session Lines:
Mark the start of each trading day with vertical lines extending through the weekly range.
Stocks: 9:30 AM ET (NYSE/NASDAQ open)
Forex/Crypto/Futures: 6:00 PM ET (18:00 — New York session close/new day start)
Control how many historical session lines remain visible (1-5) to avoid chart clutter while maintaining useful reference points.
Weekly Start Lines:
A distinct vertical line marks the beginning of each trading week, providing clear visual separation between weeks and helping you identify the starting point for weekly range calculations.
Retracement Start Lines:
Mark when the TGIF retracement period begins — this is when you should start watching for pullbacks to the retracement zones.
Stocks: Friday 9:30 AM ET (Friday market open)
Forex/Crypto/Futures: Thursday 6:00 PM ET (18:00)
Historical Weeks
View retracement data from previous weeks to identify recurring patterns and validate the TGIF concept on your chosen instrument.
Historical Tracking:
Display up to 20 previous weeks of data
Each historical week shows its own high/low lines, retracement zones, and time markers
Helps identify how consistently the instrument respects TGIF levels
What's Displayed:
Weekly high and low boundaries
All enabled retracement zones with midlines
Weekly start and retracement start lines
Optional labels for historical levels
Historical Labels: Toggle labels on historical weeks independently. Disable them to reduce clutter while keeping the visual reference lines.
Use Cases:
Backtest TGIF setups visually on your chart
Identify instruments that respect TGIF levels consistently
Study how deep retracements typically go on your chosen market
Labels & Display Modes
Comprehensive labeling options for quick reference.
Label Display Modes:
Levels: Shows only the level name (e.g., "HIGH", "20%", "50%")
Price: Shows only the price value
Both: Shows level name and price (e.g., "20% | 1.2345")
Label Positioning: Labels appear to the right of the current bar, staying visible as price action develops.
Tooltips: When using "Levels" display mode, hover over any label to see the exact price in the tooltip.
Label Customization:
Text size: Tiny, Small, Normal, Large, Huge
Text color selection
Labels use monospace font for clean alignment
Info Table
An optional real-time summary table showing all current levels and their distance from price.
Table Contents:
Current day indicator (MON, TUE, WED, THU, FRI)
All six percentage levels (20%, 30%, 50%, 60%, 80%, 90%)
Exact price for each level
Distance from current price to each level
Adaptive Theming: The table automatically detects your chart's background color (light or dark) and adjusts text and border colors for optimal readability.
Display Settings:
9 position options (corners, edges, and center)
Size options: Tiny, Small, Normal, Large
Practical Use: Quickly identify which level is nearest to current price without visually scanning the chart. The distance column helps assess how far price needs to travel to reach key zones.
Smart Market Detection
The indicator automatically identifies your market type and adjusts all timing calculations.
Detected Market Types:
Stocks & ETFs:
Week starts: Monday 9:30 AM ET
Daily sessions: 9:30 AM ET
Retracement period begins: Friday 9:30 AM ET
Standard equity market hours apply
Forex & Crypto:
Week starts: Sunday 6:00 PM ET (18:00)
Daily sessions: 6:00 PM ET (18:00)
Retracement period begins: Thursday 6:00 PM ET (18:00)
24-hour market timing with New York session rollover
Futures Contracts:
Automatically detected via common futures symbols (ES, NQ, YM, RTY, CL, GC, etc.)
Uses forex-style timing (18:00 ET rollover)
Handles continuous contracts and front-month symbols
This automatic detection ensures you get accurate weekly ranges without manual configuration.
Bias Tracking
The indicator dynamically tracks weekly directional bias to orient retracement calculations correctly.
How Bias is Determined:
When price makes a new weekly high, bias shifts to BULLISH
When price makes a new weekly low, bias shifts to BEARISH
Bias can change multiple times throughout the week as new extremes are made
Why Bias Matters:
Retracement levels are calculated from the appropriate extreme based on current bias:
Bullish bias: Levels measure DOWN from the weekly high (anticipating pullback from high)
Bearish bias: Levels measure UP from the weekly low (anticipating pullback from low)
This ensures the 20-30% zone always represents a shallow retracement in the context of the current weekly direction.
Tips
Best Results on Trending Weeks: TGIF works best when there's a clear weekly direction. Choppy, range-bound weeks may not produce clean retracements.
Combine with Other Confluence: TGIF levels are most powerful when they align with other technical factors — Fair Value Gaps, order blocks, previous week highs/lows, or key support/resistance levels.
Use Historical Data: Enable historical weeks to see how your instrument typically respects TGIF levels. Some instruments are more "TGIF-friendly" than others.
Midlines as Precision Points: The midlines (25%, 55%, 85%) often act as the exact reversal point within each zone. Watch for reactions specifically at these levels.
Friday Afternoon Caution: Late Friday sessions can be thin and choppy. Consider taking profits or reducing position sizes heading into the weekend.
Requirements
Intraday Timeframes Only: This indicator requires timeframes of 1 hour or less for accurate session and weekly boundary detection.
Sufficient Historical Data: When using the Historical Weeks feature, ensure your chart has enough bars loaded to display the requested number of weeks.
Session-Based Markets: Optimized for markets with distinct sessions. Continuous 24/7 markets may show different characteristics.
Disclaimer
For Educational and Informational Purposes Only
This indicator is provided as a technical analysis tool for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended as, and should not be construed as, financial advice, investment advice, trading advice, or any other type of advice.
No Guarantees: Past performance of any trading strategy, indicator, or methodology is not indicative of future results. The TGIF concept and associated retracement levels do not guarantee that price will behave in any predicted manner. Markets are inherently
unpredictable, and no technical indicator can accurately predict future price movements.
Risk Warning: Trading financial instruments involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors. You should carefully consider your investment objectives, level of experience, and risk appetite before trading. Never trade with money you cannot afford to lose.
Not Financial Advice: The creator of this indicator (NINE) is not a licensed financial advisor, broker, or dealer. Nothing in this indicator or its documentation should be interpreted as a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any financial instrument.
Your Responsibility: You are solely responsible for your own trading decisions. Always conduct your own research and due diligence before making any trading or investment decisions. Consider consulting with a qualified financial professional before trading.
No Liability: The creator assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors, inaccuracies, or omissions in this indicator or its documentation. The creator shall not be held liable for any losses, damages, or costs arising from the use or inability to use this indicator.
NWOG/NDOG [NINE]Overview
A professional-grade indicator for detecting and visualizing New Week Opening Gaps (NWOGs) and New Day Opening Gaps (NDOGs), essential concepts in ICT (Inner Circle Trader) methodology and analysis.
What Are Opening Gaps?
Opening gaps represent price inefficiencies created between trading sessions. When one session closes and the next session opens at a different price, the resulting "gap" creates a zone of unfilled orders and potential liquidity. These gaps often act as magnets for price, providing high-probability trading opportunities as the market seeks to rebalance these inefficiencies.
NWOG (New Week Opening Gap)
The gap between Friday's close and Sunday's open. These weekly imbalances are significant because they represent the collective repositioning of institutional traders over the weekend. NWOGs frequently serve as major support/resistance zones that can influence price action for days or even weeks. Due to their larger timeframe context, NWOGs typically carry more weight than daily gaps.
NDOG (New Day Opening Gap)
The gap between one session's close and the next session's open. Daily gaps occur more frequently than weekly gaps, offering more regular trading setups. While individually less significant than NWOGs, NDOGs provide valuable intraday reference points and often fill within the same trading session.
Features In Depth
Gap Detection & Visualization
The indicator automatically identifies and plots opening gaps as they form in real-time.
Automatic Detection: The indicator monitors session transitions and instantly identifies when a gap forms between the previous close and current open. NWOGs are detected on Sunday opens, while NDOGs are detected at each new daily session open (excluding Sundays, which are reserved for NWOG detection).
Bullish vs Bearish Classification: Each gap is automatically classified based on its direction:
Bullish Gap (Gap Up): Current open is higher than previous close, indicates overnight buying pressure
Bearish Gap (Gap Down): Current open is lower than previous close, indicates overnight selling pressure
The indicator uses distinct color schemes for bullish and bearish gaps, making it easy to identify gap direction at a glance. Current/most recent gaps use the "new" color settings, while historical gaps use the standard color settings.
Historical Tracking: Track up to 20 gaps of each type simultaneously. The "Historical Count" setting controls how many gaps remain visible on your chart. Older gaps are automatically removed as new ones form, keeping your chart clean while maintaining relevant historical context.
Visual Customization:
Toggle gap boundary lines (HIGH/LOW) on or off independently from the background fill
Choose line styles: solid (⎯⎯⎯), dashed (----), or dotted (····)
Adjust line thickness from 1-4 pixels
Enable/disable background fill with customizable transparency
Set colors independently for current vs historical gaps
Consequent Encroachment (C.E.)
The Consequent Encroachment represents the 50% midpoint of a gap — a critical level in ICT methodology.
Why C.E. Matters: In smart money concepts, the C.E. level represents the point of maximum efficiency within an imbalance. Price often gravitates toward this level as it seeks to rebalance the gap. Many traders use C.E. as their primary target when trading gap fills, or as a key level for entries and stop placement.
C.E. Display Options:
Independent color settings for current vs historical gaps
Separate line style and thickness controls
Can be shown/hidden independently from gap boundaries
Quarter Levels (25% and 75%): For traders who want additional precision, the indicator offers optional quarter levels at 25% and 75% of the gap range. These levels can serve as:
Partial profit targets
Scaling entry points
Additional support/resistance zones within the gap
Fill Tracking & Percentage
The indicator provides sophisticated fill tracking to monitor how much of each gap has been "filled" by subsequent price action.
How Fill Percentage Works:
For bullish gaps (gap up): Measures how far price has retraced DOWN from the gap's high toward its low
For bearish gaps (gap down): Measures how far price has retraced UP from the gap's low toward its high
The fill percentage updates in real-time as price moves through the gap zone, giving you instant feedback on gap fill progress.
Fill Detection Methods:
Wicks: Uses the full candle range (high/low) — more sensitive, detects fills earlier
Bodies: Uses only open/close prices — more conservative, requires stronger commitment
Visual Fill Indicators: The fill percentage is displayed with intuitive symbols:
〇 0-24% filled — Gap is largely untouched
◔ 25-49% filled — Minor fill in progress
◑ 50-74% filled — C.E. level has been reached
◕ 75-99% filled — Gap nearly complete
⬤ 100% filled — Gap fully filled
Hide Filled Gaps: Enable this option to automatically remove gaps from your chart once they reach 100% fill. This keeps your chart focused on active, unfilled gaps that still represent potential trading opportunities.
Projection Levels
When price breaks out of a gap zone, projection levels provide potential targets based on the gap's size.
How Projections Work: Once price closes above a gap's high (for upward projections) or below a gap's low (for downward projections), the indicator calculates extension levels using the gap's range as a measuring unit. These projections function similarly to Fibonacci extensions but are anchored to the gap's dimensions.
Projection Direction:
Upward Projections: Triggered when price closes above the gap's high — levels project above the gap
Downward Projections: Triggered when price closes below the gap's low — levels project below the gap
Customizable Multipliers: Define your own projection levels using the "Projection Levels" input. Enter comma-separated values representing multiples of the gap size:
Default: 0.5,1,2,2.5
Example custom: 0.618,1,1.618,2,2.618 (Fibonacci-based)
Each value creates a projection line at that multiple of the gap range
Projection Display Options:
Side: Display projections on the Left (extending back from gap formation) or Right (extending forward)
Color, Style, Thickness: Full visual customization
Labels: Show multiplier values at each projection level
"Extend Until Tapped" Feature: When enabled (Left side only), projection lines stop extending once price touches them. This creates a visual record of which levels have been reached and when, helping you track projection performance over time. Untapped projections continue extending until they're reached.
Labels & Formatting
Comprehensive labeling options help you quickly identify and reference gaps on your chart.
Label Format Options:
Gap Type: Simple label showing "NWOG" or "NDOG"
Gap Type + Date: Includes the full date with day of week (e.g., "NWOG Monday, November 3, 2025")
Gap Type + Date + Filled Percent: Adds the fill percentage and symbol (e.g., "NWOG Monday, November 3, 2025 ")
Label Positioning:
When Show Levels is ON: Separate labels appear at the HIGH and LOW boundaries
When Show Levels is OFF: A single label appears at the C.E. (midpoint) level
Label Customization:
Text size: Tiny, Small, Normal, or Large
Text color and background color (set background transparency to 100 for no background)
Tooltips provide detailed information including all price levels and fill percentage
Hide Historical Labels: Enable this option to hide labels and projection text on all gaps except the most recent. Lines remain visible, but text clutter is reduced — useful when tracking many historical gaps.
Status Table
An optional summary table provides at-a-glance information about all active gaps.
Table Contents: For each active gap, the table displays:
Gap Type: NWOG or NDOG with date
HIGH: Upper boundary of the gap
LOW: Lower boundary of the gap
C.E.: Consequent Encroachment (50% level)
% Filled: Current fill percentage with visual symbol
Display Settings:
Position: 9 positions available (Top/Middle/Bottom × Left/Center/Right)
Size: Tiny, Small, or Normal text
Gap Count: Control how many NWOGs and NDOGs appear in the table (1-3 each)
Adaptive Theming: The table automatically detects your chart's background color and adjusts text colors for optimal readability on both light and dark themes.
Smart Filtering: The table only shows unfilled gaps (or gaps not hidden by the "Hide Filled" setting), keeping the display focused on actionable information.
Alert System
Stay informed of key gap events without constantly monitoring your charts.
Gap Formation Alerts: Receive an alert the moment a new gap is detected. The alert includes:
Gap direction (Bullish/Bearish)
Gap type (NWOG/NDOG)
Symbol name
Example: "Bullish NWOG formed on AMEX:SPY "
Gap Filled Alerts: Get notified when a gap reaches 100% fill. This is valuable for:
Confirming trade targets have been reached
Identifying when gaps are no longer active reference points
Example: "NWOG filled on AMEX:SPY "
Projection Level Alerts: Receive alerts when price reaches your defined projection levels. Each level only alerts once, preventing spam. Useful for:
Taking profits at projection targets
Identifying extended moves beyond the gap
Example: "NWOG 2x projection reached on AMEX:SPY "
General Settings
Gap Offset: Controls how many bars the gap lines extend to the right of the current candle (0-15 bars). A higher offset keeps labels and lines visible further into the future, while a lower offset keeps the display tighter to current price action.
Tips
NWOG Priority: NWOGs typically hold more significance than NDOGs due to their weekly timeframe. When NWOG and NDOG levels conflict, consider giving more weight to the NWOG.
Unfilled Historical Gaps: Gaps from days or weeks ago can still influence current price action. Don't ignore older unfilled gaps — they often become relevant when price returns to those zones.
Session Context: Pay attention to which session created the gap. Gaps formed during high-volume sessions (like NYSE open) may carry more significance than gaps from lower-volume periods.
Gap Size Matters: Larger gaps represent more significant imbalances and often provide stronger support/resistance. Smaller gaps may fill quickly and offer less reliable levels.
Clean Chart Option: Use "Hide Historical Labels" combined with the status table to maintain a clean chart while still having access to all gap information.
Requirements
Intraday Timeframes Only: This indicator works exclusively on intraday timeframes (minutes, hours). Gap detection requires session open/close data that is only available on intraday charts.
Sufficient Historical Data: Ensure your chart has enough historical bars loaded for accurate gap tracking, especially if using higher historical count settings.
Session-Based Markets: The indicator is optimized for markets with distinct trading sessions (stocks, futures, forex). 24/7 markets like crypto may show fewer or different gap patterns.
Disclaimer
For Educational and Informational Purposes Only
This indicator is provided as a technical analysis tool for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended as, and should not be construed as, financial advice, investment advice, trading advice, or any other type of advice.
No Guarantees: Past performance of any trading strategy, indicator, or methodology is not indicative of future results. The identification of gaps, projections, and fill levels does not guarantee that price will behave in any predicted manner. Markets are inherently unpredictable, and no technical indicator can accurately predict future price movements.
Risk Warning: Trading financial instruments involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors. You should carefully consider your investment objectives, level of experience, and risk appetite before trading. Never trade with money you cannot afford to lose.
Not Financial Advice: The creator of this indicator (NINE) is not a licensed financial advisor, broker, or dealer. Nothing in this indicator or its documentation should be interpreted as a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any financial instrument.
Your Responsibility: You are solely responsible for your own trading decisions. Always conduct your own research and due diligence before making any trading or investment decisions. Consider consulting with a qualified financial professional before trading.
No Liability: The creator assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors, inaccuracies, or omissions in this indicator or its documentation. The creator shall not be held liable for any losses, damages, or costs arising from the use or inability to use this indicator.
Fair Value Gap Signals [Kodexius]Fair Value Gap Signals is an advanced market structure tool that automatically detects and tracks Fair Value Gaps (FVGs), evaluates the quality of each gap, and highlights high value reaction zones with visual metrics and signal markers.
The script is designed for traders who focus on liquidity concepts, order flow and mean reversion. It goes beyond basic FVG plotting by continuously monitoring how price interacts with each gap and by quantifying three key aspects of each zone:
-Entry velocity inside the gap
-Volume absorption during tests
-Structural integrity and depth of penetration
The result is a dynamic, information rich visualization of which gaps are being respected, which are being absorbed, and where potential reversals or continuations are most likely to occur.
All visual elements are configurable, including the maximum number of visible gaps per direction, mitigation method (close or wick) and an ATR based filter to ignore insignificant gaps in low volatility environments.
🔹 Features
🔸 Automated Fair Value Gap Detection
The script detects both bullish and bearish FVGs based on classic three candle logic:
Bullish FVG: current low is strictly above the high from two bars ago
Bearish FVG: current high is strictly below the low from two bars ago
🔸 ATR Based Gap Filter
To avoid clutter and low quality signals, the script can ignore very small gaps using an ATR based filter.
🔸Per Gap State Machine and Lifecycle
Each gap is tracked with an internal status:
Fresh: gap has just formed and has not been tested
Testing: price is currently trading inside the gap
Tested: gap was tested and left, waiting for a potential new test
Rejected: price entered the gap and then rejected away from it
Filled: gap is considered fully mitigated and no longer active
This state machine allows the script to distinguish between simple touches, multiple tests and meaningful reversals, and to trigger different alerts accordingly.
🔸 Visual Ranking of Gaps by Metrics
For each active gap, three additional horizontal rank bars are drawn on top of the gap area:
Rank 1 (Vel): maximum entry velocity inside the gap
Rank 2 (Vol): relative test volume compared to average volume
Rank 3 (Dpt): remaining safety of the gap based on maximum penetration depth
These rank bars extend horizontally from the creation bar, and their length is a visual score between 0 and 1, scaled to the age of the gap. Longer bars represent stronger or more favorable conditions.
🔸Signals and Rejection Markers
When a gap shows signs of rejection (price enters the gap and then closes away from it with sufficient activity), the script can print a signal label at the reaction point. These markers summarize the internal metrics of the gap using a tooltip:
-Velocity percentage
-Volume percentage
-Safety score
-Number of tests
🔸 Flexible Mitigation Logic (Close or Wick)
You can choose how mitigation is defined via the Mitigation Method input:
Close: the gap is considered filled only when the closing price crosses the gap boundary
Wick: a full fill is detected as soon as any wick crosses the gap boundary
🔸 Alert Conditions
-New FVG formed
-Price entering a gap (testing)
-Gap fully filled and invalidated
-Rejection signal generated
🔹Calculations
This section summarizes the main calculations used under the hood. Only the core logic is covered.
1. ATR Filter and Gap Size
The script uses a configurable ATR length to filter out small gaps. First the ATR is computed:
float atrVal = ta.atr(atrLength)
Gap size for both directions is then measured:
float gapSizeBull = low - high
float gapSizeBear = low - high
If useAtrFilter is enabled, gaps smaller than atrVal are ignored. This ties the minimum gap size to the current volatility regime.
2. Fair Value Gap Detection
The basic FVG conditions use a three bar structure:
bool fvgBull = low > high
bool fvgBear = high < low
For bullish gaps the script stores:
-top as low of the current bar
-bottom as high
For bearish gaps:
-top as high of the current bar
-bottom as low
This defines the price range that is considered the imbalance area.
3. Depth and Safety Score
Depth measures how far price has penetrated into the gap since its creation. For each bar, the script computes a currentDepth and updates the maximum depth:
float currentDepth = 0.0
if g.isBullish
if l < g.top
currentDepth := g.top - l
else
if h > g.bottom
currentDepth := h - g.bottom
if currentDepth > g.maxDepth
g.maxDepth := currentDepth
The safety score expresses how much of the gap remains intact:
float depthRatio = g.maxDepth / gapSize
float safetyScore = math.max(0.0, 1.0 - depthRatio)
safetyScore near 1: gap is mostly untouched
safetyScore near 0: gap is mostly or fully filled
4. Velocity Metric
Velocity captures how aggressively price moves inside the gap. It is based on the body to range ratio of each bar that trades within the gap and rewards bars that move in the same direction as the gap:
float barRange = h - l
float bodyRatio = math.abs(close - open) / barRange
float directionBonus = 0.0
if g.isBullish and close > open
directionBonus := 0.2
else if not g.isBullish and close < open
directionBonus := 0.2
float currentVelocity = math.min(bodyRatio + directionBonus, 1.0)
The gap keeps track of the strongest observed value:
if currentVelocity > g.maxVelocity
g.maxVelocity := currentVelocity
This maximum is later used as velScore when building the velocity rank bar.
5. Volume Accumulation and Volume Score
While price is trading inside a gap, the script accumulates the traded volume:
if isInside
g.testVolume += volume
It also keeps track of the number of tests and the volume at the start of the first test:
if g.status == "Fresh"
g.status := "Testing"
g.testCount := 1
g.testStartVolume := volume
An average volume is computed using a 20 period SMA:
float volAvg = ta.sma(volume, 20)
The expected volume is approximated as:
float expectedVol = volAvg * math.max(1, (bar_index - g.index) / 2)
The volume score is then:
float volScore = math.min(g.testVolume / expectedVol, 1.0)
This produces a normalized 0 to 1 metric that shows whether the gap has attracted more or less volume than expected over its lifetime.
6. Rank Bar Scaling
All three scores are projected visually along the time axis as horizontal bars. The script uses the age of the gap in bars as the maximum width:
float maxWidth = math.max(bar_index - g.index, 1)
Then each metric is mapped to a bar length:
int len1 = int(math.max(1, maxWidth * velScore))
g.rankBox1.set_right(g.index + len1)
int len2 = int(math.max(1, maxWidth * volScore))
g.rankBox2.set_right(g.index + len2)
int len3 = int(math.max(1, maxWidth * safetyScore))
g.rankBox3.set_right(g.index + len3)
This creates an intuitive visual representation where stronger metrics produce longer rank bars, making it easy to quickly compare the relative quality of multiple FVGs on the chart.
IDLP – Intraday Daily Levels Pro [FXSMARTLAB]🔥 IDLP – Intraday Daily Levels Pro
IDLP – Intraday Daily Levels Pro is a precision toolkit for intraday traders who rely on objective daily structure instead of repainting indicators and noisy signals.
Every level plotted by IDLP is derived from one simple rule:
Today’s trading decisions must be based on completed market data only.
That means:
✅ No use of the current day’s unfinished data for levels
✅ No lookahead
✅ No hidden repaint behavior
IDLP reconstructs the previous trading day from the intraday chart and then projects that structure forward onto the current session, giving you a stable, institutional-style intraday map.
🧱 1. Previous Daily Levels (Core Structure)
IDLP extracts and displays the full previous daily structure, which you can toggle on/off individually via the inputs:
Previous Daily High (PDH)
Previous Daily Low (PDL)
Previous Daily Open
Previous Daily Close,
Previous Daily Mid (50% of the range)
Previous Daily Q1 (25% of the range)
Previous Daily Q3 (75% of the range)
All of these come from the day that just closed and are then locked for the entire current session.
What these levels tell you:
PDH / PDL – true extremes of yesterday’s price action (liquidity zones, breakout/reversal points).
Previous Daily Open / Close – how the market positioned itself between session start and end
Mid (50%) – equilibrium level of the previous day’s auction.
Q1 / Q3 (25% / 75%) internal structure of the previous day’s range, dividing it into four equal zones and helping you see if price is trading in the lower, middle, or upper quarter of yesterday’s range.
All these levels are non-repaint: once the day is completed, they are fixed and never change when you scroll, replay, or backtest.
🎯 2. Previous Day Pivot System (P, S1, S2, R1, R2)
IDLP includes a classic floor-trader pivot grid, but critically:
It is calculated only from the previous day’s high, low, and close.
So for the current session, the following are fixed:
Pivot P – central reference level of the previous day.
Support 1 (S1) and Support 2 (S2)
Resistance 1 (R1) and Resistance 2 (R2)
These levels are widely used by institutional desks and algos to structure:
mean-reversion plays, breakout zones, intraday targets, and risk placement.
Everything in this section is non-repaint because it only uses the previous day’s fully closed OHLC.
📏 3. 1-Day ADR Bands Around Previous Daily Open
Instead of a multi-day ADR, IDLP uses a pure 1-Day ADR logic:
ADR = Range of the previous day
ADR = PDH − PDL
From that, IDLP builds two clean bands centered around the previous daily Open:
ADR Upper Band = Previous Day Open + (ADR × Multiplier)
ADR Lower Band = Previous Day Open − (ADR × Multiplier)
The multiplier is user-controlled in the inputs:
ADR Multiplier (default: 0.8)
This lets you choose how “tight” or “wide” you want the ADR envelope to be around the previous day’s open.
Typical use cases:
Identify realistic intraday extension targets, Spot exhaustion moves beyond ADR bands, Frame reversals after reaching volatility extremes, Align trades with or against volatility expansion
Again, since ADR is calculated only from the completed previous day, these bands are totally non-repaint during the current session.
🔒 4. True Non-Repaint Architecture
The internal logic of IDLP is built to guarantee non-repaint behavior:
It reconstructs each day using time("D") and tracks:
dayOpen, dayHigh, dayLow, dayClose for the current day
prevDayOpen, prevDayHigh, prevDayLow, prevDayClose for the previous day
At the moment a new day starts:
The “current day” gets “frozen” into prevDay*
These prevDay* values then drive: Previous Daily Levels, Pivots, ADR.
During the current day:
All these “previous day” values stay fixed, no matter what happens.
They do not move in real time, they do not shift in replay.
This means:
What you see in the past is exactly what you would have seen live.
No fake backtests.
No illusion of perfection from repainting behavior.
🎯 5. Designed For Intraday Traders
IDLP – Intraday Daily Levels Pro is made for:
- Day traders and scalpers
- Index and FX traders
- Prop firm challenge trading
- Traders using ICT/SMC-style levels, liquidity, and range logic
- Anyone who wants a clean, institutional-style daily framework without noise
You get:
Previous Day OHLC
Mid / Q1 / Q3 of the previous range
Previous-Day Pivots (P, S1, S2, R1, R2)
1-Day ADR Bands around Previous Day Open
All calculated only from closed data, updated once per day, and then locked.
