Gold-Silver Ratio (GSR) ComparatorUpdated to present silver as % of gold price. Otherwise identical function as previous version.
المؤشرات والاستراتيجيات
Average True Range Stop Loss Finder [MasterYodi]This indicator utilizes the Average True Range (ATR) to help traders identify optimal stop-loss levels that reduce the risk of premature exits caused by market volatility or tight stop placements. The default multiplier is set to 1.5, providing a balanced stop-loss buffer. For more conservative setups, a multiplier of 2 is recommended; for tighter risk management, use 1.
ATR values and corresponding stop-loss levels are displayed in a table at the bottom of the chart.
Use the high-based (red) level for short positions
Use the low-based (teal) level for long positions
EMA 200 Crossover (Buy Only) v5 FinalEMA 200 Crossover (Buy Only) v5 Final for buying using only ema200
Multi-Timeframe SMA (HL2 Source, 4 Lines)This indicator displays 4 Simple Moving Averages (SMA) from multiple timeframes on a single chart.
Shows current and 3 higher timeframes
Fully customizable length, colors, and line widths
Useful for spotting confluence between short- and long-term trends.
Session Breakout, Retest, Reversal + Large Move Alert## **Session Breakout, Retest, Reversal + Large Move Alert**
### Overview
A powerful multi-functional indicator designed for day traders and futures traders to identify session-based breakout opportunities, retest confirmations, and significant price movements across all futures contracts (Gold, E-mini S&P 500, Nasdaq, Crude Oil, and more).
### Key Features
**📊 Pre-Market Session Tracking**
- Automatically calculates pre-market/overnight session highs and lows
- Displays session ranges with customizable colors and styling
- Extends lines through the entire trading session for easy reference
- Supports overnight sessions (e.g., 4 PM – 7:30 AM for Gold futures)
**🚀 Breakout Detection**
- Identifies breakouts above/below pre-market highs and lows
- Uses close-price confirmation to filter false signals from wicks
- Displays "BO ↑" and "BO ↓" labels at breakout points
- Generates instant alerts when breakouts occur
**♻️ Retest Failed Tracking**
- Monitors price retests after breakouts
- Detects when retests fail to reach previous support/resistance
- Labels "RF" (Retest Failed) for high-probability trade setups
- Helps identify reversal opportunities
**📈 First 5-Minute Analysis**
- Captures first 5 minutes of market open (customizable timeframe)
- Tracks first 5-minute highs and lows separately
- Essential for mean-reversion and breakout confirmation strategies
- Blue lines extend through the trading session for easy tracking
**⚡ Large Move Alerts**
- Detects significant price movements based on point thresholds
- Individual thresholds for 5+ different symbols:
- GC (Gold): 15 points
- ES (E-mini S&P 500): 15 points
- NQ (E-mini Nasdaq): 50 points
- CL (Crude Oil): 1.5 points
- Custom: Fully adjustable
- Auto-detects symbol from chart ticker
- Labels show exact point movement and candle direction
### Customization Options
**Symbol Configuration**
- **Auto-Mode**: Automatically detects trading symbol from chart ticker
- **Manual-Mode**: Select specific symbol (GC, ES, NQ, CL, or Custom)
**Session Settings**
- Fully customizable pre-market session time (24-hour format)
- Adjustable market open time for first 5-minute window
- Market close hour and minute configuration
- Support for any timezone
**Point Move Thresholds by Symbol**
- Set independent thresholds for each of your trading symbols
- Quickly adjust settings when switching between different futures
- Includes helpful tooltips for recommended values
**Display & Styling**
- Toggle all visual elements on/off individually
- Customizable colors for all lines and labels:
- Pre-market high/low colors
- Breakout labels (up/down)
- Retest failed labels
- First 5-minute session lines
- Large move indicators
- Text size options: tiny, small, normal, large, huge
### How It Works
1. **Session Tracking**: The indicator identifies your pre-market session and marks the high and low with labeled lines (PH/PL)
2. **Breakout Signal**: Once the market opens, it monitors for close prices above/below the pre-market levels and alerts you with "BO ↑" or "BO ↓"
3. **Retest Confirmation**: After a breakout, it tracks retests and labels "RF" when the retest fails to reach the opposite extreme, confirming trade direction
4. **Large Move Detection**: Simultaneously monitors for significant point moves that exceed your symbol-specific thresholds
5. **Alert Triggers**: Get real-time alerts for:
- Breakout Up/Down
- Any Breakout
- Large Move events
### Alert Conditions
The indicator includes four alert conditions:
- **Breakout Up Alert**: Price closes above pre-market high
- **Breakout Down Alert**: Price closes below pre-market low
- **Any Breakout Alert**: Either breakout condition triggers
- **Large Move Alert**: Point movement exceeds threshold for current symbol
### Ideal For
- ✅ Day traders (breakout/retest strategies)
- ✅ Futures traders (Gold, Oil, Stock Index Contracts)
- ✅ Intraday scalpers (first 5-minute analysis)
- ✅ Swing traders (session-based levels)
- ✅ Multi-symbol traders (independent thresholds per symbol)
### Disclaimer
This indicator is designed for educational and informational purposes. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always use proper risk management and position sizing. Test thoroughly on historical data before trading live.
Bull/Bear FVG Density RatioThis indicator tracks the directional frequency of Fair Value Gaps (FVGs) over a configurable lookback window, offering a clean, responsive measure of market imbalance.
🔍 What It Does:
Detects bullish and bearish FVGs using a 3-bar displacement logic
Calculates the ratio of FVGs to candles over the last N bars
Plots separate density curves for bullish and bearish FVGs
Includes a threshold line to help identify regime shifts (e.g., drought vs spate)
📈 How to Use:
Use rising density to confirm trend strength or breakout momentum
Watch for crossovers above the threshold to signal active imbalance regimes
Combine with price action or volume overlays for high-confluence setups
⚙️ Inputs:
Lookback Window: Number of candles used to calculate FVG density
Threshold: Visual guide for regime classification (default: 0.2)
This tool is ideal for traders who want to move beyond symptomatic signals and model structural causality. It pairs well with lifecycle scoring, retest velocity, and HTF overlays.
Market Breadth - [JTCAPITAL]Market Breadth - is a comprehensive crypto market strength and sentiment indicator designed to visualize the overall bullish or bearish alignment across 40 major cryptocurrencies. By combining multi-asset Exponential Moving Average (EMA) comparisons and smoothing techniques, it offers a clean, aggregated view of the broader market trend—helping traders quickly assess whether the market is dominated by bullish momentum or bearish pressure.
The indicator works by calculating in the following steps:
Symbol Selection and Data Retrieval
The script monitors 40 leading cryptocurrencies based on Market Cap. Each asset’s daily close price is requested using a 1D timeframe. This ensures that every data point reflects the same temporal resolution, allowing the indicator to evaluate global crypto strength rather than individual token volatility.
EMA Comparison per Asset
For each asset, two Exponential Moving Averages (EMAs) are calculated:
A short-term EMA with period emalength (default 10).
A long-term EMA with period emalength2 (default 20).
Each coin receives a score of +1 when the short-term EMA is greater than the long-term EMA (indicating bullish structure), or -1 when it is below (indicating bearish structure). This binary scoring system effectively converts individual price action into a directional sentiment measure.
Market Breadth Aggregation
All 40 individual scores are summed into a single composite value called scores .
If many assets have bullish EMA alignment, the total score becomes strongly positive.
If the majority show bearish alignment, the total score turns negative.
This step transforms scattered price data into one unified market breadth metric—quantifying how many assets participate in the same directional trend.
Smoothing the Breadth Line
To reduce short-term noise and isolate trend direction, the aggregated score is smoothed using an EMA of length = smoothlen (default 15). The resulting smoothed line helps identify sustained shifts in collective sentiment rather than temporary fluctuations.
Visualization and Color Coding
When scores > 0 , the market breadth is bullish and the histogram is colored blue.
When scores < 0 , the breadth turns bearish and the histogram is purple.
The same logic applies to the smoothed line and background color, offering an instant visual cue of market mood transitions.
Buy and Sell Conditions:
The indicator itself does not trigger direct buy/sell signals but rather acts as a market regime filter . Traders can use it as follows:
Buy Filter: When the smoothed value is above zero and rising, the majority of assets confirm an uptrend — this favors long setups or trend continuation entries.
Sell Filter: When the smoothed value is below zero and falling, bearish alignment dominates — ideal for short setups or defensive risk management.
Optional filters could include combining this with RSI or volume-weighted momentum indicators to confirm breadth-based reversals.
Features and Parameters:
emalength – Defines the short-term EMA length used for individual asset trend detection (default 10).
emalength2 – Defines the long-term EMA length (default 20).
smoothlen – Defines the smoothing EMA length for the total market breadth line (default 15).
40 asset inputs – User-editable symbols allow full customization of which cryptos are tracked.
Dynamic color backgrounds – Visual distinction between bullish and bearish phases.
Specifications:
Exponential Moving Average (EMA)
EMA is a type of moving average that places more weight on recent price data, responding faster to market changes compared to SMA. By comparing a short-term and long-term EMA, the indicator captures momentum shifts across each asset individually. The crossover logic (EMA10 > EMA20) signals bullish conditions, while the opposite indicates bearish momentum.
Market Breadth
Market Breadth quantifies how many assets are participating in a directional move. Instead of tracking a single coin’s trend, breadth analysis measures collective sentiment. When most coins’ short-term EMAs are above long-term EMAs, the market shows healthy bullish breadth. Conversely, when most are below, weakness dominates.
Smoothing (EMA on Scores)
After summing the breadth score, the result is smoothed with an additional EMA to mitigate the inherent volatility caused by individual coin reversals. This second-level smoothing transforms raw fluctuations into a readable, trend-consistent curve.
Color Visualization
Visual cues are integral for intuitive interpretation.
Blue Shades: Indicate bullish alignment and collective upward momentum.
Purple Shades: Indicate bearish conditions and potential risk-off phases.
The background tint reinforces visual clarity even when the indicator is overlaid on price charts.
Background Logic
By applying the same color logic to the chart’s background, users can instantly recognize the prevailing market phase.
Use Cases
As a trend confirmation filter for other indicators (e.g., trade only in the direction of positive breadth).
As a divergence tool : when price rises but breadth weakens, it may signal a topping market.
As a macro sentiment monitor : perfect for assessing when the crypto market as a whole transitions from bearish to bullish structure.
Summary
“ Market Breadth - ” transforms the chaotic price movements of 40 cryptocurrencies into a single, powerful visual representation of overall market health. By merging EMA cross analysis with market-wide aggregation and smoothing , it provides traders with a deep understanding of when bullish or bearish forces dominate the ecosystem.
It’s a clean, data-driven approach to identifying shifts in crypto market sentiment — a perfect companion for trend-following, macro analysis, and timing portfolio exposure.
Enjoy!
MA SMART Angle
### 📊 WHAT IS MA SMART ANGLE?
**MA SMART Angle** is an advanced momentum and trend detection indicator that analyzes the angles (slopes) of multiple moving averages to generate clear, non-repainting BUY and SELL signals.
**Original Concept Credit:** This indicator builds upon the "MA Angles" concept originally created by **JD** (also known as Duyck). The core angle calculation methodology and Jurik Moving Average (JMA) implementation by **Everget** are preserved from the original open-source work. The angle calculation formula was contributed by **KyJ**. This enhanced version is published with respect to the open-source nature of the original indicator.
Original indicator reference: "ma angles - JD" by Duyck
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## 🎯 ORIGINALITY & VALUE PROPOSITION
### **What Makes This Different from the Original:**
While the original "MA Angles" by **JD** provided excellent angle visualization, it lacked actionable entry signals. **MA SMART Angle** addresses this by adding:
**1. Clear Entry/Exit Signals**
- Explicit BUY/SELL arrows based on angle crossovers, momentum confirmation, and MA alignment
- No guessing when to enter trades - the indicator tells you exactly when conditions align
**2. Non-Repainting Logic**
- All signals use confirmed historical data (shifted by 2 bars minimum)
- Critical for backtesting reliability and live trading confidence
- Original indicator could repaint signals on current bar
**3. Dual Signal System**
- **Simple Mode:** More frequent signals based on angle crossovers + momentum (for active traders)
- **Strict Mode:** Requires full multi-MA alignment + momentum confirmation (for conservative traders)
- Adaptable to different trading styles and risk tolerances
**4. Smart Signal Filtering**
- **Anti-spam cooldown:** Prevents duplicate signals within configurable bar count
- **No-trade zone detection:** Filters out low-conviction sideways markets automatically
- **Multi-timeframe MA alignment:** Ensures all moving averages agree on direction before signaling
**5. Enhanced Visualization**
- Large, clear BUY/SELL arrows with descriptive labels
- Color-coded backgrounds for market states (trending vs. ranging)
- Momentum histogram showing acceleration/deceleration in real-time
- Live status table displaying trend strength, angle value, momentum, and MA alignment
**6. Professional Alert System**
- Four distinct alert conditions: BUY Signal, SELL Signal, Strong BUY, Strong SELL
- Enables automated trade notifications and strategy integration
**7. Modified MA Periods**
- Original used EMA(27), EMA(83), EMA(278)
- Enhanced version uses faster EMA(3), EMA(8), EMA(13) for more responsive signals
- Better suited for modern volatile markets and shorter timeframes
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## 📐 HOW IT WORKS - TECHNICAL EXPLANATION
### **Core Methodology:**
The indicator calculates angles (slopes) for five key moving averages:
- **JMA (Jurik Moving Average)** - Smooth, lag-reduced trend line (original implementation by **Everget**)
- **JMA Fast** - Responsive momentum indicator with higher power parameter
- **MA27 (EMA 3)** - Primary fast-moving average for signal generation
- **MA83 (EMA 8)** - Medium-term trend confirmation
- **MA278 (EMA 13)** - Slower trend filter
### **Angle Calculation Formula (by KyJ):**
```
angle = arctan((MA - MA ) / ATR(14)) × (180 / π)
```
**Why ATR normalization?**
- Makes angles comparable across different instruments (forex, stocks, crypto)
- Makes angles comparable across different timeframes
- Accounts for volatility - a 10-point move in different assets has different significance
**Angle Interpretation:**
- **> 15°** = Strong trend (momentum accelerating)
- **0° to 15°** = Weak trend (momentum present but moderate)
- **-2° to +2°** = No-trade zone (sideways/choppy market)
- **< -15°** = Strong downtrend
### **Signal Generation Logic:**
#### **BUY Signal Conditions:**
1. MA27 angle crosses above 0° (upward momentum initiates)
2. All three EMAs (3, 8, 13) pointing upward (trend alignment confirmed)
3. Momentum is positive for 2+ bars (acceleration, not deceleration)
4. Angle exceeds minimum threshold (not in no-trade zone)
5. Cooldown period passed (prevents signal spam)
#### **SELL Signal Conditions:**
1. MA27 angle crosses below 0° (downward momentum initiates)
2. All three EMAs pointing downward (downtrend alignment)
3. Momentum is negative for 2+ bars
4. Angle below negative threshold (not in no-trade zone)
5. Cooldown period passed
#### **Strong BUY+ / SELL+ Signals:**
Additional entry opportunities when JMA Fast crosses JMA Slow while maintaining strong directional angle - indicates momentum acceleration within established trend.
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## 🔧 HOW TO USE
### **Recommended Settings by Trading Style:**
**Scalpers / Day Traders:**
- Signal Type: **Simple**
- Minimum Angle: **3-5°**
- Cooldown Bars: **3-5 bars**
- Timeframes: 1m, 5m, 15m
**Swing Traders:**
- Signal Type: **Strict**
- Minimum Angle: **7-10°**
- Cooldown Bars: **8-12 bars**
- Timeframes: 1H, 4H, Daily
**Position Traders:**
- Signal Type: **Strict**
- Minimum Angle: **10-15°**
- Cooldown Bars: **15-20 bars**
- Timeframes: Daily, Weekly
### **Parameter Descriptions:**
**1. Source** (default: OHLC4)
- Price data used for MA calculations
- OHLC4 provides smoothest angles
- Close is more responsive but noisier
**2. Threshold for No-Trade Zones** (default: 2°)
- Angles below this are considered sideways/ranging
- Increase for stricter filtering of choppy markets
- Decrease to allow signals in quieter trending periods
**3. Signal Type** (Simple vs. Strict)
- **Simple:** Angle crossover OR (trend + momentum)
- **Strict:** Angle crossover AND all MAs aligned AND momentum confirmed
- Start with Simple, switch to Strict if too many false signals
**4. Minimum Angle for Signal** (default: 5°)
- Only generate signals when angle exceeds this threshold
- Higher values = stronger trends required
- Lower values = more sensitive to momentum changes
**5. Cooldown Bars** (default: 5)
- Minimum bars between consecutive signals
- Prevents spam during volatile chop
- Scale with your timeframe (higher TF = more bars)
**6. Color Bars** (default: true)
- Colors chart bars based on signal state
- Green = bullish conditions, Red = bearish conditions
- Can disable if you prefer clean price bars
**7. Background Colors**
- **Yellow background** = No-trade zone (low angle, ranging market)
- **Green flash** = BUY signal generated
- **Red flash** = SELL signal generated
- All customizable or can be disabled
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## 📊 INTERPRETING THE INDICATOR
### **Visual Elements:**
**Main Chart Window:**
- **Thick Lime/Fuchsia Line** = MA27 angle (primary signal line)
- **Medium Green/Red Line** = MA83 angle (trend confirmation)
- **Thin Green/Red Line** = MA278 angle (slow trend filter)
- **Aqua/Orange Line** = JMA Fast (momentum detector)
- **Green/Red Area** = JMA slope (overall trend context)
- **Blue/Purple Histogram** = Momentum (angle acceleration/deceleration)
**Signal Arrows:**
- **Large Green ▲ "BUY"** = Primary buy signal (all conditions met)
- **Small Green ▲ "BUY+"** = Strong momentum buy (JMA fast cross)
- **Large Red ▼ "SELL"** = Primary sell signal (all conditions met)
- **Small Red ▼ "SELL+"** = Strong momentum sell (JMA fast cross)
**Status Table (Top Right):**
- **Angle:** Current MA27 angle in degrees
- **Trend:** Classification (STRONG UP/DOWN, UP/DOWN, FLAT)
- **Momentum:** Acceleration state (ACCEL UP/DN, Up/Down)
- **MAs:** Alignment status (ALL UP/DOWN, Mixed)
- **Zone:** Trading zone status (ACTIVE vs. NO TRADE)
- **Last:** Bars since last signal
### **Trading Strategies:**
**Strategy 1: Pure Signal Following**
- Enter LONG on BUY signal
- Exit on SELL signal
- Use stop-loss at recent swing low/high
- Works best on trending instruments
**Strategy 2: Confirmation with Price Action**
- Wait for BUY signal + bullish candlestick pattern
- Wait for SELL signal + bearish candlestick pattern
- Increases win rate by filtering premature signals
- Recommended for beginners
**Strategy 3: Momentum Acceleration**
- Use BUY+/SELL+ signals for adding to positions
- Only take these in direction of primary signal
- Scalp quick moves during momentum spikes
- For experienced traders
**Strategy 4: Mean Reversion in No-Trade Zones**
- When status shows "NO TRADE", fade extremes
- Wait for angle to exit no-trade zone for reversal
- Contrarian approach for range-bound markets
- Requires tight stops
---
## ⚠️ LIMITATIONS & DISCLAIMERS
**What This Indicator DOES:**
✅ Measures momentum direction and strength via angle analysis
✅ Generates signals when multiple conditions align
✅ Filters out low-conviction sideways markets
✅ Provides visual clarity on trend state
**What This Indicator DOES NOT:**
❌ Predict future price movements with certainty
❌ Guarantee profitable trades (no indicator can)
❌ Work equally well on all instruments/timeframes
❌ Replace proper risk management and position sizing
**Known Limitations:**
- **Lagging Nature:** Like all moving averages, signals occur after momentum begins
- **Whipsaw Risk:** Can generate false signals in volatile, directionless markets
- **Optimization Required:** Parameters need adjustment for different assets
- **Not a Complete System:** Should be combined with risk management, position sizing, and other analysis
**Best Performance Conditions:**
- Strong trending markets (crypto bull runs, stock breakouts)
- Liquid instruments (major forex pairs, large-cap stocks)
- Appropriate timeframe selection (match to trading style)
- Used alongside support/resistance and volume analysis
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## 🔔 ALERT SETUP
The indicator includes four alert conditions:
**1. BUY SIGNAL**
- Message: "MA SMART Angle: BUY SIGNAL! Angle crossed up with momentum"
- Use for: Primary long entries
**2. SELL SIGNAL**
- Message: "MA SMART Angle: SELL SIGNAL! Angle crossed down with momentum"
- Use for: Primary short entries or long exits
**3. Strong BUY**
- Message: "MA SMART Angle: Strong BUY momentum - JMA fast crossed up"
- Use for: Adding to longs or aggressive entries
**4. Strong SELL**
- Message: "MA SMART Angle: Strong SELL momentum - JMA fast crossed down"
- Use for: Adding to shorts or aggressive exits
**Setting Up Alerts:**
1. Right-click indicator → "Add Alert on MA SMART Angle"
2. Select desired condition from dropdown
3. Choose notification method (popup, email, webhook)
4. Set alert expiration (typically "Once Per Bar Close")
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## 📚 EDUCATIONAL VALUE
This indicator serves as an excellent learning tool for understanding:
**1. Angle-Based Momentum Analysis**
- Traditional indicators show MA crossovers
- This shows the *rate of change* (velocity) of MAs
- Teaches traders to think in terms of momentum acceleration
**2. Multi-Timeframe Confirmation**
- Shows how fast, medium, and slow MAs interact
- Demonstrates importance of trend alignment
- Helps develop patience for high-probability setups
**3. Signal Quality vs. Quantity Tradeoff**
- Simple mode = more signals, more noise
- Strict mode = fewer signals, higher quality
- Teaches discretionary filtering skills
**4. Market State Recognition**
- Visual distinction between trending and ranging markets
- Helps traders avoid trading choppy conditions
- Develops "market context" awareness
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## 🔄 DIFFERENCES FROM OTHER MA INDICATORS
**vs. Traditional MA Crossovers:**
- Measures momentum (angle) rather than just price crossing MA
- Provides earlier signals as angles change before price crosses
- Filters better for sideways markets using no-trade zones
**vs. MACD:**
- Uses multiple MAs instead of just two
- ATR normalization makes it universal across instruments
- Visual angle representation more intuitive than histogram
**vs. Supertrend:**
- Not based on ATR bands but on MA slope analysis
- Provides graduated strength indication (not just binary trend)
- Less prone to whipsaw in low volatility
**vs. Original "MA Angles" by JD:**
- Adds explicit entry/exit signals (original had none)
- Implements no-repaint logic for reliability
- Includes signal filtering and quality controls
- Provides dual signal systems (Simple/Strict)
- Enhanced visualization and status monitoring
- Uses faster MA periods (3/8/13 vs 27/83/278) for modern markets
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## 📖 CODE STRUCTURE (for Pine Script learners)
This indicator demonstrates:
**Advanced Pine Script Techniques:**
- Custom function implementation (JMA, angle calculation)
- Var declarations for stateful tracking
- Table creation for HUD display
- Multi-condition signal logic
- Alert system integration
- Proper use of historical references for no-repaint
**Code Organization:**
- Modular function definitions (JMA, angle)
- Clear separation of concerns (inputs, calculations, plotting, alerts)
- Extensive commenting for maintainability
- Best practices for Pine Script v5
**Learning Resources:**
- Study the JMA function to understand adaptive smoothing
- Examine angle calculation for ATR normalization technique
- Review signal logic for multi-condition confirmation patterns
- Analyze anti-spam filtering for state management
The code is open-source - feel free to study, modify, and improve upon it!
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## 🙏 CREDITS & ATTRIBUTION
**Original Concepts:**
- **"ma angles - JD" by JD (Duyck)** - Core angle calculation methodology and indicator concept
Original open-source indicator on TradingView Community Scripts
- **JMA (Jurik Moving Average) implementation by Everget** - Smooth, low-lag moving average function
Acknowledged in original JD indicator code
- **Angle Calculation formula by KyJ** - Mathematical formula for converting MA slope to degrees using ATR normalization
Acknowledged in original JD indicator code comments
**Enhancements in This Version:**
- Signal generation logic - Original implementation for this indicator
- No-repaint confirmation system - Original implementation
- Dual signal modes (Simple/Strict) - Original implementation
- Visual enhancements and status table - Original implementation
- Alert system and signal filtering - Original implementation
- Modified MA periods (3/8/13 instead of 27/83/278) - Optimization for modern markets
**Open Source Philosophy:**
This indicator follows the open-source spirit of TradingView and the Pine Script community. The original "ma angles - JD" by JD (Duyck) was published as open-source, enabling this enhanced version. Similarly, this code is published as open-source to allow further community improvements.
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## ⚡ QUICK START GUIDE
**For New Users:**
1. Add indicator to chart
2. Start with default settings (Simple mode)
3. Wait for BUY signal (green arrow)
4. Observe how price behaves after signal
5. Check status table to understand market state
6. Adjust parameters based on your instrument/timeframe
**For Experienced Traders:**
1. Switch to Strict mode for higher quality signals
2. Increase cooldown bars to reduce frequency
3. Raise minimum angle threshold for stronger trends
4. Combine with your existing strategy for confirmation
5. Set up alerts for desired signal types
6. Backtest on your preferred instruments
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## 🎓 RECOMMENDED COMBINATIONS
**Works Well With:**
- **Volume Analysis:** Confirm signals with volume spikes
- **Support/Resistance:** Take signals near key levels
- **RSI/Stochastic:** Avoid overbought/oversold extremes
- **ATR:** Size positions based on volatility
- **Price Action:** Wait for candlestick confirmation
**Complementary Indicators:**
- Order Flow / Footprint (for institutional confirmation)
- Volume Profile (for identifying value areas)
- VWAP (for intraday mean reversion reference)
- Fibonacci Retracements (for target setting)
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## 📈 PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
**Realistic Win Rates:**
- Simple Mode: 45-55% (higher frequency, moderate accuracy)
- Strict Mode: 55-65% (lower frequency, higher accuracy)
- Combined with price action: 60-70%
**Best Asset Classes:**
1. **Cryptocurrencies** (strong trends, clear signals)
2. **Forex Major Pairs** (smooth price action, good angles)
3. **Large-Cap Stocks** (trending behavior, liquid)
4. **Index Futures** (trending instruments)
**Challenging Conditions:**
- Low volatility consolidation periods
- News-driven erratic movements
- Thin/illiquid instruments
- Counter-trending markets
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## 🛡️ RISK DISCLAIMER
**IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE:**
This indicator is for **educational and informational purposes only**. It is **NOT financial advice** and does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument.
**Trading Risks:**
- Trading carries substantial risk of loss
- Past performance does not guarantee future results
- No indicator can predict market movements with certainty
- You can lose more than your initial investment (especially with leverage)
**User Responsibilities:**
- Conduct your own research and due diligence
- Understand the instruments you trade
- Never risk more than you can afford to lose
- Use proper position sizing and risk management
- Consider consulting a licensed financial advisor
**Indicator Limitations:**
- Signals are based on historical data only
- No guarantee of accuracy or profitability
- Parameters must be optimized for your specific use case
- Results vary significantly by market conditions
By using this indicator, you acknowledge and accept all trading risks. The author is not responsible for any financial losses incurred through use of this indicator.
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## 📧 SUPPORT & FEEDBACK
**Found a bug?** Please report it in the comments with:
- Chart symbol and timeframe
- Parameter settings used
- Description of unexpected behavior
- Screenshot if possible
**Have suggestions?** Share your ideas for improvements!
**Enjoying the indicator?** Leave a like and follow for updates!
TraderDemircan Fibonacci + XABCD Formation v1.0This indicator automatically identifies the most recent significant swing low (Point X) and the subsequent swing high (Point A) to plot a comprehensive set of Fibonacci extension levels.
Beyond a standard Fibonacci tool, this script also projects a potential harmonic XABCD pattern. It identifies a retracement level (Point B) and projects a "C" target based on the XA=BC price projection. This provides traders with a complete visual framework of key support/resistance levels and potential price targets based on the last significant impulse move.
How It Works
Swing Detection (X & A Points): The script scans the previous Lookback Bars (user-defined) to find the lowest low, which it labels as Point X. It then finds the highest high that occurred after Point X, labeling it as Point A.
Fibonacci Levels: The price range between X and A (the "XA leg") is used as the basis (0.0 to 1.0) to draw 18 different Fibonacci levels, including key extensions (1.272, 1.618, 2.618, etc.) and retracements.
XABCD Projection (B & C Points):
Point B: The script dynamically identifies Point B at either the 0.382 or 0.5 retracement level of the XA leg, depending on the current price action. This shows the level that is currently acting as support.
Point C (Target): A target (Point C) is projected by adding the price range of the XA leg to the B point. This creates a classic XA=BC (or AB=CD, where the first leg is XA) price projection, offering a potential target for the next upward move.
Key Features
Automatic Swing Detection: Automatically finds and plots the X and A points, adapting to the latest price action.
Comprehensive Fibonacci Suite: Includes 18 toggleable Fibonacci levels (from 0.0 to 4.618) to cover all common retracement and extension targets.
XABCD Pattern & Target: Visually plots the X-A, A-B, and the projected B-C legs, clearly highlighting the C target.
Dynamic "B" Point: The B point label (0.382 or 0.5) updates to reflect which retracement level is currently in play.
On-Screen Info Table: A clean table in the top-right corner displays the exact price values for X, A, B, and the C Target for quick reference.
Full Customization: Users can control the visibility, color, width, and style of every Fibonacci level and pattern line.
Label Options: Toggle price labels (on the right) and percentage/level labels (on the left) for a clean or detailed chart.
Easy [CHE] Easy — Minimalist Pine Script for detecting EMA direction changes to define fixed price zones for simple support and resistance visualization, ideal for manual trading workflows.
Summary
This indicator's programming is kept minimalist and super simple, with core logic in under 20 lines for easy comprehension and modification. It creates fixed price zones based on divergences between a base exponential moving average and its smoother counterpart, helping traders spot potential consolidation or reversal areas without dynamic adjustments. By locking the zone at the high and low of the signal bar, it avoids over-expansion in volatile conditions, offering a stable reference line colored by price position relative to the zone. This approach differs from expanding channels by prioritizing simplicity and persistence until a new qualifying signal, reducing visual clutter while highlighting directional bias through midpoint coloring.
Motivation: Why this design?
Traders often face noisy signals from moving averages that flip frequently in sideways markets or lag during breakouts, leading to premature entries or missed opportunities. This indicator addresses that by focusing on confirmed direction shifts between the base and smoothed averages, then anchoring a non-expanding zone to capture the initial price range of the shift. The result is a cleaner tool for marking equilibrium levels, assuming price respects these bounds in ranging or mildly trending conditions.
What’s different vs. standard approaches?
- Reference baseline: Traditional moving average crossovers or simple channels that update every bar.
- Architecture differences:
- Zones are set only on new divergence signals and remain fixed until reset by a gap from the prior zone.
- No ongoing high-low expansion; relies on persistent variables to hold bounds across bars.
- Midpoint plotting with conditional coloring based on close position, plus a highlight for zone initiations.
- Practical effect: Charts show persistent horizontal references instead of drifting lines, making it easier to gauge if price is rejecting or embracing the zone—useful for avoiding false breaks in low-volatility setups.
How it works (technical)
The indicator first computes a base exponential moving average of closing prices over a user-defined length, then applies a second exponential moving average to smooth that base. It checks if both the base and smoothed values are increasing or decreasing compared to their prior values, indicating aligned direction. A signal triggers when this alignment breaks, marking a potential shift.
On a new signal, if the current bar's high and low fall outside any existing zone (or none exists), the zone bounds update to those extremes and persist via dedicated variables. The midpoint of these bounds becomes the primary plot line, colored green if below the close (bullish lean), red if above (bearish lean), or gray otherwise. A secondary thick line highlights the midpoint briefly when a zone first sets, aiding visual confirmation. No higher timeframe data or external fetches are used, so updates occur on each bar close without lookahead.
Parameter Guide
EMA Length — Sets the period for the base moving average; longer values smooth more, reducing signal frequency but increasing lag. Default: 50. Trade-offs/Tips: Shorter for faster response in intraday charts (risks noise); longer for daily trends (may miss early shifts).
Smoother Length — Defines the period for the secondary smoothing on the base average; higher values dampen minor wiggles for stabler direction checks. Default: 3. Trade-offs/Tips: Keep low (2–5) for sensitivity; increase to 7+ if zones trigger too often in choppy markets, at cost of delayed signals.
Reading & Interpretation
The main circle plot at the zone midpoint serves as a dynamic equilibrium line: green suggests price is above the zone (potential strength), red indicates below (potential weakness), and gray shows containment within bounds (neutral consolidation). A sudden thick foreground line at the midpoint flags a fresh zone start, prompting review of the prior bar's context. Absence of a plot means no active zone, implying reliance on price action alone until the next signal.
Practical Workflows & Combinations
- Trend following: Enter long on green midpoint after a higher low touches the zone lower bound, confirmed by structure like higher highs; filter shorts similarly on red with lower highs.
- Exits/Stops: Use the opposite zone bound as a conservative stop (e.g., below lower for longs); trail aggressively to midpoint on strong moves, tightening near gray neutrality.
- Multi-asset/Multi-TF: Defaults work across forex and stocks on 1H–Daily; for crypto volatility, shorten EMA Length to 20–30. Pair with volume oscillators for confirmation, avoiding isolated use.
Behavior, Constraints & Performance
- Repaint/confirmation: Plots update on bar close using historical closes, so confirmed signals hold; live bars may shift until close but without future references.
- security()/HTF: Not used, eliminating related repaint risks.
- Resources: Minimal overhead—no loops, arrays, or bar limits exceeded; suitable for real-time on any timeframe.
- Known limits: Fixed zones may lag in strong trends (price drifts away without reset); signals skip if no gap from prior zone, potentially missing clustered shifts. Assumes standard OHLC data; untested on non-equity assets.
Sensible Defaults & Quick Tuning
Start with EMA Length at 50 and Smoother Length at 3 for balanced daily charts. If signals fire too frequently (e.g., in ranges), extend EMA Length to 100 for fewer but stabler zones. For sluggish response in trends, drop Smoother Length to 2 and EMA Length to 30, monitoring for added noise. In high-vol setups, widen both to 75/5 to filter extremes, trading speed for reliability.
What this indicator is—and isn’t
This is a lightweight visualization layer for EMA-driven zones, aiding manual chart reading and basic signal spotting. It is not a standalone system, predictive model, or automated alert generator—integrate with broader analysis like market structure and risk rules. (Unknown/Optional: No built-in alerts or multi-timeframe scaling.)
Disclaimer
The content provided, including all code and materials, is strictly for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended as, and should not be interpreted as, financial advice, a recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument, or an offer of any financial product or service. All strategies, tools, and examples discussed are provided for illustrative purposes to demonstrate coding techniques and the functionality of Pine Script within a trading context.
Any results from strategies or tools provided are hypothetical, and past performance is not indicative of future results. Trading and investing involve high risk, including the potential loss of principal, and may not be suitable for all individuals. Before making any trading decisions, please consult with a qualified financial professional to understand the risks involved.
By using this script, you acknowledge and agree that any trading decisions are made solely at your discretion and risk.
Do not use this indicator on Heikin-Ashi, Renko, Kagi, Point-and-Figure, or Range charts, as these chart types can produce unrealistic results for signal markers and alerts.
Best regards and happy trading
Chervolino
Mickey's Breaker Engine⚡ Breaker Engine | Auto Retest + Smart R:R Targets
A precision-grade breaker-block detection system built for traders who live and breathe clean structure.
This indicator automatically detects Breaker Candles, confirms them, marks their zones, and executes intelligent retest-based entry logic — complete with Stop-Loss and Risk-to-Reward (R:R) tracking up to 3R (or any custom ratio).
🧠 Core Concept
A Breaker Block is a structural shift where price violates liquidity from a failed order block and flips the zone’s polarity — turning a former supply into demand (or vice-versa).
This script identifies those setups automatically, confirms them only after a valid structure break, and waits for a clean retest to trigger a trade signal.
🚀 Key Features
⚙️ Smart Zone Detection
Detects both Bullish Breakers and Bearish Breakers.
Zones are drawn precisely using the breaker’s middle candle body (or full wick range if enabled).
Fully configurable transparency, width, and extension for better visual context.
🎯 Auto Retest Entry Logic
Entry triggers only on a clean retest, not on immediate breakout.
Includes logical filters to ensure retests are structurally valid and not overlapping candles.
Works in any timeframe or market — crypto, forex, indices, or commodities.
💡 Dynamic Risk–Reward Tracking
Automatically plots 1R, 2R, 3R, ...R targets based on your defined stop range.
Risk is calculated from entry to zone boundary or ATR offset.
Each target label appears precisely when hit.
Targets automatically stop updating once Stop-Loss is triggered.
🧱 Visual Clarity
BUY 🟢 / SELL 🔴 bubbles at entries.
SL ❌ marker when stop is hit.
🎯 1R / 2R / 3R labels dynamically plotted when each reward level is reached.
Non-overlapping placement using ATR-based spacing.
⚡ Real-Time Alerts - Instant alerts for:
✅ “Breaker BUY” – Clean retest confirmed (Long setup)
✅ “Breaker SELL” – Clean retest confirmed (Short setup)
❌ “Breaker BUY SL” – Stop hit for Long
❌ “Breaker SELL SL” – Stop hit for Short
🧩 Customization Panel
| Setting | Description |
| :-------------------------- | :------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| **ATR Length** | Controls volatility-based offset sizing. |
| **Entry / SL Offset × ATR** | Adjusts label spacing and dynamic positioning. |
| **Risk-Reward Ratio** | Define default R:R (e.g. 1:3). |
| **Multiple Retests** | Enable if you want the same breaker zone to allow multiple retests/entries. |
| **Banner Design** | Control opacity, extension, and wick usage for the breaker block visualization. |
| **Color Controls** | Choose your BUY/SELL/SL bubble colors to match your chart theme. |
⚙️ Underlying Logic (At a Glance)
Pattern Detection:
Identifies a 5-bar sequence that forms a valid Breaker Candle (the middle bar flips structure).
Confirmation:
Requires a follow-through candle to validate a real liquidity break.
Zone Registration:
Stores the breaker zone’s body range in arrays for tracking.
Clean Retest Entry:
Waits for price to retest the zone from the opposite side and close cleanly inside.
Stop Loss / Target Projection:
Defines stop loss just beyond the zone and plots up to 3 × reward targets dynamically.
Monitoring & Alerts:
Tracks each setup independently until either an R-target or SL is reached.
💬 Recommended Usage
Works best with market-structure traders, smart-money concepts, or liquidity-based systems.
Combine it with an external displacement confirmation or BOS/CHOCH tool for best precision.
Ideal for backtesting breaker-based R:R consistency or forward-testing retest entries.
Compatible with any asset / timeframe.
🧭 Disclaimer
This script is for educational and analytical purposes only.
It is not financial advice and should not be used to make trading decisions without independent confirmation or risk management.
Always test on demo data before deploying live.
Trading Range Aggression Histogram
This indicator is a histogram that accumulates the net volume of aggressive buying and selling per candle, representing the dominant market pressure within defined time-frame.
The indicator works by continuously summing volumes as long as the aggression remains in the same direction, resetting and reversing the accumulation when the pressure changes sides.
This creates visual waves that facilitate the perception of phases dominated by buyers and sellers over time. The tool is useful to identify moments of strength, weakness, and potential reversals in a dynamic market, especially in short-term trading.
Trendlines with Breaks Oscillator [LuxAlgo]The Trendlines with Breaks Oscillator is an oscillator based on the Trendlines with Breaks indicator, and tracks the maximum distance on price from bullish and bearish trendline breakouts.
The oscillator features divergences and trendline breakout detection.
🔶 USAGE
This tool is based on our Trendlines with Breaks indicator, which detects bullish and bearish trendlines and highlights the breaks on the chart. Now, we bring you this tool as an oscillator.
The oscillator calculates the maximum distance between the price and the break of each trendline, for both bullish and bearish cases, then calculates the delta between both.
When the oscillator is above 0, the market is in an uptrend; when it is below 0, it is in a downtrend. An ascending slope indicates positive momentum, and a descending slope indicates negative momentum.
Trendline breaks are displayed as green and red dots on the oscillator. A green dot corresponds to a bullish break of a descending trendline, and a red dot corresponds to a bearish break of an ascending trendline.
The oscillator calculation depends on two parameters from the settings panel: short and long alpha length. These parameters are used to calculate a synthetic EMA with a variable alpha for both bullish and bearish breaks. The final result is the difference between the two averages.
As shown in the image, using the same trend detection parameters but different alphas can produce very different results. The larger the alphas, the smoother the oscillator becomes, detecting bigger trends but making it less reactive.
This tool features the same trendline detection system as the Trendlines with Breaks indicator, which is based on three main parameters: swing length, slope, and calculation method.
As we can see in the image above, the data collected for the oscillator calculation will be different when using different parameters. A larger length detects larger trends. A larger slope or a different calculation method also impacts the final result.
🔹 Signal Line
The signal line is a smoothed version of the oscillator; traders can choose the smoothing method and length used from the settings panel.
In the image, the signal line crossings are displayed as vertical lines. As we can see, the market usually corrects downward after a bearish crossing and corrects upward after a bullish crossing.
Traders can choose among 10 different smoothing methods for the signal line. In the image, we can see how different methods and lengths give different outputs.
🔹 Divergences
The tool features a divergence detector that helps traders understand the strength behind price movements. Traders can adjust the detection length from the settings panel.
As shown in the image, a bearish divergence occurs when the price prints higher highs, but the momentum on the histogram prints lower highs. A bullish divergence occurs when the price prints lower lows, but the histogram prints higher lows.
By adjusting the length of the divergence detector, traders can filter out smaller divergences, allowing the tool to only detect more significant ones.
The image above depicts divergences detected with different lengths; the larger the length, the bigger the divergences are detected.
🔶 SETTINGS
🔹 Trendlines
Swing Detection Lookback: The size of the market structure used for trendline detection.
Slope: Slope steepness, a value of 0 gives horizontal levels, values larger than 1 give a steeper slope
Slope Calculation Method: Choose how the slope is calculated
🔹 Oscillator
Short Alpha Length: Synthetic EMA short period
Long Alpha Length: Synthetic EMA long period
Smoothing Signal: Choose the smoothing method and period
Divergences: Enable or disable divergences and select the detection length.
🔹 Style
Bullish: Select bullish color.
Bearish: Select bearish color.
Asset vs Total Market Cap & Relative Strength Purpose
This indicator allows traders to compare a selected asset to the major market benchmarks:
BTC – primary crypto market leader
ETH – secondary crypto market leader
USDT.D – shows market risk-on vs risk-off sentiment
TOTAL – total crypto market capitalization, useful for overall market trends
It also provides relative strength calculations:
Rel. Strength = Asset % change - USDT.D % change
Rel. Strength vs Total = Asset % change - Total % change
This allows you to see if your asset is outperforming or underperforming broader benchmarks.
The table covers multiple timeframes, making it easy to scan both short-term and longer-term trends:
Row Timeframe
0 Current
1 15m
2 1H
3 4H
4 1D
Selected Asset / BTC / ETH:
Green for positive % change
Red for negative % change
Gradient intensity proportional to magnitude (maxAbsChange input)
USDT.D:
Orange if rising (risk-off)
Teal if falling (risk-on)
Total Market Cap / Rel. Strength:
Gradient reflects asset performance relative to total market, independent of USDT.D.
Positives
Compact dashboard: Everything is in one table for quick scanning.
Multi-timeframe comparison: Traders can instantly see short-term vs long-term strength.
Relative performance visualization: Gradients immediately highlight outperformers and underperformers.
Benchmark comparisons: Asset vs BTC, ETH, USDT.D, and Total Market Cap.
Independent Rel. Strength: Highlights whether the asset is outperforming even if the total market moves.
Customizable gradient sensitivity: maxAbsChange and maxRelChange allow tuning how “strong” the colors appear.
Chart plotting: Rel. Strength vs total market is plotted for further visual reference.
How to Use
Green table cells → strong positive movement
Red table cells → negative movement
Rel. Strength > 0 → asset outperforming
Rel. Strength < 0 → asset underperforming
Use table to compare relative performance vs BTC, ETH, and total market for informed trading decisions.
Avg % Move Dashboard — Body and WicksTitle
Avg % Move Dashboard — Body and Wicks (w/ True Range)
Summary
Compact right-side dashboard showing the average percent move of recent candles:
Body size (absolute % from Open to Close)
Body bias (signed %, with up/down arrow and color)
Full range (High–Low %)
True range (ATR-style % relative to previous close)
Perfect for quickly gauging current market velocity and directional skew on any symbol or timeframe.
How It Works
Body % (per bar): (Close − Open) / Open × 100
Full range % (per bar): (High − Low) / Open × 100
True range % (per bar): max(High−Low, |High−PrevClose|, |Low−PrevClose|) / PrevClose × 100
Averages: Simple moving averages over the last N candles
Rounding: Values rounded to your chosen decimals
Bias row: shows signed average body percent with an ↑/↓ arrow and green/red color; near-zero values can display a neutral ⟷ based on a threshold
Settings
Candles to average (default 20): Window length for SMA calculations.
Decimals: Rounding precision for display.
Dashboard position: Top/Middle/Bottom Right.
Dashboard size: Tiny, Small, Normal, Large, Huge.
Background Color: Panel background.
Text Color (size rows): For non-bias rows.
Near-zero threshold (%): If the average body bias absolute value is below this, show neutral (⟷) instead of bullish/bearish.
What to show (toggles):
Show Body (Open→Close)
Show Full Range (High→Low)
Show True Range (ATR-style)
What You’ll See
Body size: average absolute body percent (magnitude only).
Body bias: average signed body percent with:
↑ and green if bullish
↓ and red if bearish
⟷ and gray if within the near-zero threshold
Full Range: average percent from High to Low.
True Range: average percent true range relative to previous close.
Footer: n = number of candles used.
How to Use
Add to any chart and timeframe; it overlays a table on the right-side.
Use “Body size” to assess typical candle strength.
Use “Body bias” to see directional skew:
Strong positive = persistent buying pressure.
Strong negative = persistent selling pressure.
Near-zero = balanced/sideways conditions.
Compare “Full range” vs “Body size”:
Large range but small body may indicate indecision or wicky conditions.
“True range” offers a classic ATR-style read (relative to prior close), useful for volatility-aware sizing.
Adjust “Candles to average” to your timeframe:
Short-term (scalps): 20–50
Intraday: 50–100
Swing: 100–200+
Best Practices
Pair with structure (S/R, sessions) to avoid false impressions in thin markets.
Increase length on noisy pairs/timeframes to smooth out noise.
Use the near-zero threshold to suppress micro-bias and focus on meaningful shifts.
Alerts
This dashboard is informational and doesn’t define alertconditions in the code. If you’d like, I can add optional alerts (e.g., bias flips from bearish to bullish beyond threshold, or volatility spikes on TR) — just say the word.
Limitations
This panel summarizes recent averages; it’s not a signal generator.
Values can differ across assets/timeframes; tune “Candles to average.”
True Range uses prev close normalization; that’s by design for ATR-style context.
Changelog
v1.0: Initial release — Body size, Body bias (with arrows/colors/neutral), Full Range, True Range, configurable UI.
ATR (No Gap) - Advanced Volatility IndicatorA customizable Average True Range indicator that eliminates gap distortion between trading sessions, providing cleaner volatility measurements for intraday and swing traders.
Key Features:
Gap Filtering: Optional toggle to ignore overnight/weekend gaps that distort volatility readings
EMA Smoothing: Defaults to EMA for more responsive volatility tracking (also supports RMA and SMA)
Half ATR Display: Shows 50% ATR value for quick stop-loss and take-profit calculations
Clean Value Table: Real-time values displayed on chart with configurable decimal precision
Flexible Settings: Customize length, smoothing method, and display options
Ideal for:
Setting dynamic stop losses and take profits
Position sizing based on current volatility
Comparing gap vs. no-gap volatility measurements
Trading instruments with large overnight gaps (indices, forex, crypto)
Use this indicator to get a more accurate picture of intraday volatility without the noise from session gaps!
SJ Fx Session RangeSJ Fx Session Range Indicator
A Professional Forex Session Tracking Tool with Opening Range Analysis
Overview
The SJ Fx Session Range indicator is a comprehensive tool designed to help forex traders visualize major trading sessions (Asia, Europe+London, and New York) along with their first 15-minute opening ranges. Built with Pine Script v5, this indicator provides clear session boundaries, high/low ranges, and customizable opening range analysis to enhance your trading decisions.
Key Features
1. Trading Session Boxes
- Three major forex sessions: Asia, Europe+London, and New York
- Color-coded session boxes with transparent backgrounds for easy visualization
- Automatic session high/low tracking
- Session labels displayed inside boxes for quick identification
- Displays up to 50 historical sessions for pattern analysis
2. Opening Range Analysis
- Tracks first 15-minute opening range for Europe, London, and NY sessions
- Plots high, low, and mid-range levels
- Customizable line colors for each session's opening range
- Background highlights during the first 15 minutes of each session
- Helps identify potential breakout or reversal zones
3. Daylight Saving Time Support
- Built-in DST toggle for easy seasonal adjustment
- Automatically adjusts all session timings by 1 hour when enabled
- Clear tooltip instructions for when to enable/disable DST
- Default timings configured for IST timezone (Asia/Kolkata)
4. User-Friendly Design
- Clean input interface organized by session categories
- Fixed optimal settings for boxes and lines (50-day history)
- All session times are easily customizable with helpful tooltips
- Warning tooltips to prevent accidental timing changes
Default Session Times (when DST is disabled)
- Asia Session: 04:00 - 12:30 IST
- Europe + London Session: 12:30 - 20:00 IST
- New York Session: 20:00 - 02:30 IST
How to Use
1. Add to Chart: Apply the indicator to any forex pair chart
2. Adjust DST: Enable the "Start Daylight Saving Time Change" checkbox on the second Sunday in March; disable on the first Sunday in November
3. Customize Sessions: Toggle individual sessions on/off based on your trading preference
4. Opening Range Colors: Customize the opening range line colors for better visibility
5. Session Times: Default times are optimized for IST; modify only if trading from a different timezone
Technical Specifications
- Version: Pine Script v5
- Overlay: Yes (draws directly on price chart)
- Maximum Objects: 500 boxes, 500 lines
- History: 50 days of session data
- Timezone: Asia/Kolkata (IST) - customizable in code
Use Cases
- Identify high-liquidity trading periods
- Track session volatility patterns
- Monitor opening range breakouts/breakdowns
- Analyze session-specific price action
- Plan entries around major session opens
- Avoid trading during low-liquidity periods
Performance
Optimized for efficient rendering with:
- Fixed 50-day history limit for optimal performance
- Automatic cleanup of old session boxes and lines
- Lightweight code structure for fast chart loading
Customization Options
Available Inputs:
- Enable/disable individual sessions
- Adjust session timings (with safety tooltips)
- Toggle DST on/off
- Show/hide opening range analysis
- Customize opening range line colors for each session
Fixed for Optimal Performance:
- Session box colors (Asia: Aqua, Europe: Green, NY: Red)
- 50-day historical display
- Line width and style
- Mid-range line always displayed
Educational Value
This indicator helps traders:
- Understand forex market structure and session overlaps
- Recognize high-probability trading times
- Develop session-based trading strategies
- Improve timing of trade entries and exits
Open Source License
This script is published under Mozilla Public License 2.0, allowing you to:
- Use freely for personal trading
- Modify and adapt to your needs
- Learn from the code structure
- Share improvements with the community
Credits
Developed by Shantanu Joshi
- Designed for forex traders focusing on session-based strategies
- Built with clean, well-documented Pine Script v5 code
- Regular updates and improvements based on user feedback
Support & Feedback
If you find this indicator useful:
- Give it a thumbs up
- Share your trading results in the comments
- Suggest improvements or new features
- Report any issues for quick resolution
Disclaimer
This indicator is for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute financial advice. Always conduct your own research and risk management before making trading decisions. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Compatible with: CFDs of forex pairs, commodities, indices, and crypto.
Best used on: 5-minutes
Recommended chart type: Candlestick charts
RSI Regime: Continuation vs Reversal Indicator Description: RSI Regime (Continuation vs. Reversal)
This indicator uses the standard Relative Strength Index (RSI) to analyze market momentum and categorize it into three "regimes." Its primary goal is to help you determine if an overbought (OB) or oversold (OS) signal is likely to be a continuation of the current trend or a reversal point.
It also identifies "Fast Trend Starts," which are exceptionally fast and powerful moves from one extreme to the other.
Core Features & How to Read It
1. The Three RSI Regimes (Background Color) The script calculates a moving average (SMA) of the RSI to determine the dominant medium-term momentum. This is shown as the background color:
Bull Regime (Green Background): The RSI's average is high (e.g., above 55). The market is in a clear uptrend.
Bear Regime (Red Background): The RSI's average is low (e.g., below 45). The market is in a clear downtrend.
Range Regime (Orange Background): The RSI's average is in the middle. The market is consolidating or undecided.
2. Overbought (OB) & Oversold (OS) Signals
When the RSI line crosses into the overbought (e.g., >70) or oversold (e.g., <30) zones, the indicator generates one of two types of signals:
A) Continuation Signals (Small Triangles: ►)
These signals suggest an OB/OS reading is just a "pause" and the main trend will likely continue.
Orange ► (at the top): Appears when RSI becomes overbought while the market is already in a Bull Regime. This suggests the uptrend is strong, and this OB signal may not lead to a big drop.
Teal ► (at the bottom): Appears when RSI becomes oversold while the market is already in a Bear Regime. This suggests the downtrend is strong, and this OS signal may not lead to a big bounce.
(Note: An optional Price EMA filter can be enabled to make these signals more strict.)
B) Reversal Signals (Small Labels: "OS→>50" / "OB→<50")
These labels appear after an OB/OS signal to confirm that a reversal has actually occurred.
"OS→>50 Reversal" (Aqua Label): Appears if the RSI becomes oversold and then recovers back above the 50 midline within a set number of bars. This confirms the oversold dip was a reversal point.
"OB→<50 Reversal" (Orange Label): Appears if the RSI becomes overbought and then falls back below the 50 midline within a set number of bars. This confirms the overbought peak was a reversal point.
3. "Fast Trend Starts" (Large Labels)
This is a unique feature that identifies the fastest percentile of market moves. It measures how many bars it takes for the RSI to go from one extreme to the other and flags when a move is in the top 5% (default) of all historical moves.
"Long Pullbacks (Fast OS→BullRange)" (Large Green Label): This powerful signal appears when the RSI moves from oversold (<30) all the way up to the bull range (>60) exceptionally fast. It identifies a very strong, fast, and decisive bounce that could signal the start of a new uptrend.
"Short Pumps (Fast OB→BearRange)" (Large Red Label): This appears when the RSI moves from overbought (>70) all the way down to the bear range (<40) exceptionally fast. It identifies a very sharp, fast rejection or "pump-and-dump" that could signal the start of a new downtrend.
Key User Inputs
RSI Length (14): The lookback period for the main RSI calculation.
OB (70) / OS (30): The standard overbought and oversold levels.
Bull/Bear Range Threshold (60/40): These are the levels used to confirm the "Fast Trend Starts." They are separate from the OB/OS levels.
RSI Regime SMA Length (21): The lookback period for the moving average that determines the background regime.
Use Price EMA filter (true): If checked, the small "Continuation" triangles will only appear if the price is also above (for bulls) or below (for bears) its own 50-period EMA.
Fastest X% duration (5.0): This sets the percentile for the "Fast Trend Start" labels. 5.0 means it only flags moves that are in the fastest 5% of all recorded moves.
Squeeze Momentum Early In and Out CandlesJohn Carter presented some candles called "Early In and Out Candles". Although I couldn't imitate the exact candles and warnings I create better indications and bars in my opinion.
When the Candles are above Donchian MA then we have a bullish Momentum.
When the Candles are bellow Donchian MA then we have bearish momentum.
This indicator works best to get an WARNING to enter and close EARLY positions.
Bullish:
When the candles are Light Blue then we have early warning to enter.
When the candles are Dark Blue then we have early warning to close the position.
Bearish:
When the candles are Red then we have early warning to enter.
When the candles are Yellow then we have early warning to close the position.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
Always combine it with the Squeeze Pro indicator.
Suggested Donchian MA: 5 (You can adjust it).
Don't let candles only to be your closing indication once again there are EARLY WARNINGS therefore can move your stop loses to maximize your profits when you are exiting.
I tested my self and I found that is the best strategy when we get Dark Blue candle in the Bullish move I move my stop loss little bit bellow the candle.
Therefore here we go we have early warnings for In and Out.
Thank you and Good Luck.
BTC CME Gaps Detector [SwissAlgo]BTC CME Gaps Detector
Track Unfilled Gaps & Identify Price Magnets
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Overview
The BTC CME Gap Detector identifies and tracks unfilled price gaps on any timeframe (1-minute recommended for scalping) to gauge potential trading bias.
Verify Gap Behavior Yourself : Use TradingView's Replay Mode on the 1-Minute chart to observe how the price interacts with gaps. Load the BTC1! ticker (Bitcoin CME Futures), enable Replay Mode, and play forward through time (for example: go back 15 days). You may observe patterns such as price frequently returning to fill gaps, nearest gaps acting as near-term targets, and gaps serving as potential support/resistance zones. Some gaps may fill quickly, while others may remain open for longer periods. This hands-on analysis lets you independently assess how gaps may influence price movement in real market conditions and whether you may use this indicator as a complement to your trading analysis.
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Purpose
Price gaps occur when there is a discontinuity between consecutive candles - when the current candle's low is above the previous candle's high (gap up), or when the current candle's high is below the previous candle's low (gap down).
This indicator identifies and tracks these gaps on any timeframe to help traders:
Identify gap zones that may attract price (potential "price magnets")
Monitor gap fill progression
Assess potential directional bias based on nearest unfilled gaps (long, short)
Analyze market structure and liquidity imbalances
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Why Use This Indicator?
Universal Gap Detection : Identifies all gaps on any timeframe (1-minute, hourly, daily, etc.)
Multi-Candle Mitigation Tracking : Detects gap fills that occur across multiple candles
Distance Analysis : Shows percentage distance to nearest bullish and bearish gaps
Visual Representation : Color-coded boxes indicate gap status (active vs. mitigated)
Age Filtering : Option to display only gaps within specified time periods (3/6/12/24 months), as older gaps may lose relevance
ATR-Based Sizing : Minimum gap size adjusts to instrument volatility to filter noise (i.e. small gaps)
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Trading Concept
Gaps represent price zones where no trading occurred. Historical market behavior suggests that unfilled gaps may attract price action as markets tend to revisit areas of incomplete price discovery. This phenomenon creates potential trading opportunities:
Bullish gaps (above current price) may act as upside targets where the price could move to fill the gap
Bearish gaps (below current price) may act as downside targets where price could move to fill the gap
The nearest gap often provides directional bias, as closer gaps may have a higher probability of being filled in the near term
This indicator helps quantify gap proximity and provides a visual reference for these potential target zones.
EXAMPLE
Step 1: Bearish Gaps Appear Below Price
Step 2: Price Getting Close to Fill Gap
Step 3: Gap Mitigated Gap
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Recommended Setup
Timeframe: 1-minute chart recommended for maximum gap detection frequency. Works on all timeframes (higher timeframes will show fewer, larger gaps).
Symbol: Any tradable instrument. Originally designed for BTC1! (CME Bitcoin Futures) but compatible with all symbols.
Settings:
ATR Length: 14 (default)
Min Gap Size: 0.5x ATR (adjust based on timeframe and noise level)
Gap Age Limit: 3 months (configurable)
Max Historical Gaps: 300 (adjustable 1-500)
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How It Works
Gap Detection : Identifies price discontinuities on every candle where:
Gap up: current candle low > previous candle high
Gap down: current candle high < previous candle low
Minimum gap size filter (ATR-based) eliminates insignificant gaps
Mitigation Tracking : Monitors when price touches both gap boundaries. A gap is marked as filled when the price has touched both the top and bottom of the gap zone, even if this occurs across multiple candles.
Visual Elements :
Green boxes: Unfilled gaps above current price (potential bullish targets)
Red boxes: Unfilled gaps below current price (potential bearish targets)
Gray boxes: Filled gaps (historical reference)
Labels: Display gap type, price level, and distance percentage
Analysis Table: Shows :
Distance % to nearest bullish gap (above price)
Distance % to nearest bearish gap (below price)
Trade bias (LONG if nearest gap is above, SHORT if nearest gap is below)
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Key Features
Detects gaps on any timeframe (1m, 5m, 1h, 1D, etc.)
Boxes extend 500 bars forward for active gaps, stop at the fill bar for mitigated gaps
Real-time distance calculations update on every candle
Configurable age filter removes outdated gaps
ATR multiplier ensures gap detection adapts to market volatility and timeframe
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Disclaimer
This indicator is provided for informational and educational purposes only.
It does not constitute financial advice, investment recommendations, or trading signals. The concept that gaps attract price is based on historical observation and does not guarantee future results.
Gap fills are not certain - gaps may remain unfilled indefinitely, or the price may reverse before reaching a gap. This indicator should not be used as the sole basis for trading decisions.
All trading involves substantial risk, including the potential loss of principal. Users should conduct their own research, apply proper risk management, test strategies thoroughly, and consult with qualified financial professionals before making trading decisions.
The authors and publishers are not responsible for any losses incurred through the use of this indicator.
Lightning Session LevelsLightning Session Levels (LSL) draws clean, non-repainting levels for the major market sessions and a compact HUD in the top-right corner. It’s built to be lightweight, readable, and “set-and-forget” for intraday traders.
What it shows
Session High/Low and Open/Close levels for:
ASIA (00:00–08:00 UTC)
EUROPE (07:00–16:00 UTC)
US (13:30–20:00 UTC)
OVERNIGHT (20:00–24:00 UTC)
HUD panel:
Current active session
Countdown to the next US session (auto-calculated from UTC)
How it works (non-repainting)
Levels are anchored at session close. Each line is created once on the confirmed closing bar of the session (x2 = session end).
Optional Extend Right keeps the level projecting forward without changing the anchor (no “drifting”).
All drawings are pinned to the right price scale for stable reading.
Inputs
Show HUD — toggle the top-right panel.
Show Levels — master switch for drawing levels.
Draw High/Low — H/L session levels.
Draw Open/Close — O/C session levels.
Extend Right — extend all session lines to the future.
Keep N past sessions per market — FIFO limit per session group (default 12).
ASIA / EUROPE / US / OVERNIGHT — enable/disable specific sessions.
Style & palette
Consistent “Lightning” colors:
ASIA = Cyan, EUROPE = Violet, US = Amber, OVERNIGHT = Teal
Labels are always size: Normal for readability.
HUD uses a dark, subtle two-tone background to stay out of the way.
Recommended use
Timeframes: intraday (1m → 4h).
On 1D and higher, TradingView’s session-window time() filters won’t match intraday windows, so levels won’t plot (by design).
Markets: crypto, indices, FX, equities — any symbol where intraday session context helps.
Notes & limitations
Fixed UTC windows. The US window is set to 13:30–20:00 UTC. Daylight-saving shifts (DST) are not auto-adjusted; if you need region-specific DST behavior, treat this as a consistent UTC model.
The HUD timer counts down to the next US open from the current UTC clock.
Draw limits are capped (500 lines, 500 labels) for performance and stability.
Quick start
Add Lightning Session Levels to your chart.
Toggle Draw High/Low and/or Draw Open/Close.
Turn on Extend Right if you want the levels to project forward.
Enable only the sessions you care about (e.g., just EUROPE and US).
Use Keep N past sessions to control clutter (e.g., 6–12).
Disclaimer
This tool is for educational/informational purposes only and is not financial advice. Past session behavior does not guarantee future results. Always manage risk.
Volatility-Targeted Momentum Portfolio [BackQuant]Volatility-Targeted Momentum Portfolio
A complete momentum portfolio engine that ranks assets, targets a user-defined volatility, builds long, short, or delta-neutral books, and reports performance with metrics, attribution, Monte Carlo scenarios, allocation pie, and efficiency scatter plots. This description explains the theory and the mechanics so you can configure, validate, and deploy it with intent.
Table of contents
What the script does at a glance
Momentum, what it is, how to know if it is present
Volatility targeting, why and how it is done here
Portfolio construction modes: Long Only, Short Only, Delta Neutral
Regime filter and when the strategy goes to cash
Transaction cost modelling in this script
Backtest metrics and definitions
Performance attribution chart
Monte Carlo simulation
Scatter plot analysis modes
Asset allocation pie chart
Inputs, presets, and deployment checklist
Suggested workflow
1) What the script does at a glance
Pulls a list of up to 15 tickers, computes a simple momentum score on each over a configurable lookback, then volatility-scales their bar-to-bar return stream to a target annualized volatility.
Ranks assets by raw momentum, selects the top 3 and bottom 3, builds positions according to the chosen mode, and gates exposure with a fast regime filter.
Accumulates a portfolio equity curve with risk and performance metrics, optional benchmark buy-and-hold for comparison, and a full alert suite.
Adds visual diagnostics: performance attribution bars, Monte Carlo forward paths, an allocation pie, and scatter plots for risk-return and factor views.
2) Momentum: definition, detection, and validation
Momentum is the tendency of assets that have performed well to continue to perform well, and of underperformers to continue underperforming, over a specific horizon. You operationalize it by selecting a horizon, defining a signal, ranking assets, and trading the leaders versus laggards subject to risk constraints.
Signal choices . Common signals include cumulative return over a lookback window, regression slope on log-price, or normalized rate-of-change. This script uses cumulative return over lookback bars for ranking (variable cr = price/price - 1). It keeps the ranking simple and lets volatility targeting handle risk normalization.
How to know momentum is present .
Leaders and laggards persist across adjacent windows rather than flipping every bar.
Spread between average momentum of leaders and laggards is materially positive in sample.
Cross-sectional dispersion is non-trivial. If everything is flat or highly correlated with no separation, momentum selection will be weak.
Your validation should include a diagnostic that measures whether returns are explained by a momentum regression on the timeseries.
Recommended diagnostic tool . Before running any momentum portfolio, verify that a timeseries exhibits stable directional drift. Use this indicator as a pre-check: It fits a regression to price, exposes slope and goodness-of-fit style context, and helps confirm if there is usable momentum before you force a ranking into a flat regime.
3) Volatility targeting: purpose and implementation here
Purpose . Volatility targeting seeks a more stable risk footprint. High-vol assets get sized down, low-vol assets get sized up, so each contributes more evenly to total risk.
Computation in this script (per asset, rolling):
Return series ret = log(price/price ).
Annualized volatility estimate vol = stdev(ret, lookback) * sqrt(tradingdays).
Leverage multiplier volMult = clamp(targetVol / vol, 0.1, 5.0).
This caps sizing so extremely low-vol assets don’t explode weight and extremely high-vol assets don’t go to zero.
Scaled return stream sr = ret * volMult. This is the per-bar, risk-adjusted building block used in the portfolio combinations.
Interpretation . You are not levering your account on the exchange, you are rescaling the contribution each asset’s daily move has on the modeled equity. In live trading you would reflect this with position sizing or notional exposure.
4) Portfolio construction modes
Cross-sectional ranking . Assets are sorted by cr over the chosen lookback. Top and bottom indices are extracted without ties.
Long Only . Averages the volatility-scaled returns of the top 3 assets: avgRet = mean(sr_top1, sr_top2, sr_top3). Position table shows per-asset leverages and weights proportional to their current volMult.
Short Only . Averages the negative of the volatility-scaled returns of the bottom 3: avgRet = mean(-sr_bot1, -sr_bot2, -sr_bot3). Position table shows short legs.
Delta Neutral . Long the top 3 and short the bottom 3 in equal book sizes. Each side is sized to 50 percent notional internally, with weights within each side proportional to volMult. The return stream mixes the two sides: avgRet = mean(sr_top1,sr_top2,sr_top3, -sr_bot1,-sr_bot2,-sr_bot3).
Notes .
The selection metric is raw momentum, the execution stream is volatility-scaled returns. This separation is deliberate. It avoids letting volatility dominate ranking while still enforcing risk parity at the return contribution stage.
If everything rallies together and dispersion collapses, Long Only may behave like a single beta. Delta Neutral is designed to extract cross-sectional momentum with low net beta.
5) Regime filter
A fast EMA(12) vs EMA(21) filter gates exposure.
Long Only active when EMA12 > EMA21. Otherwise the book is set to cash.
Short Only active when EMA12 < EMA21. Otherwise cash.
Delta Neutral is always active.
This prevents taking long momentum entries during obvious local downtrends and vice versa for shorts. When the filter is false, equity is held flat for that bar.
6) Transaction cost modelling
There are two cost touchpoints in the script.
Per-bar drag . When the regime filter is active, the per-bar return is reduced by fee_rate * avgRet inside netRet = avgRet - (fee_rate * avgRet). This models proportional friction relative to traded impact on that bar.
Turnover-linked fee . The script tracks changes in membership of the top and bottom baskets (top1..top3, bot1..bot3). The intent is to charge fees when composition changes. The template counts changes and scales a fee by change count divided by 6 for the six slots.
Use case: increase fee_rate to reflect taker fees and slippage if you rebalance every bar or trade illiquid assets. Reduce it if you rebalance less often or use maker orders.
Practical advice .
If you rebalance daily, start with 5–20 bps round-trip per switch on liquid futures and adjust per venue.
For crypto perp microcaps, stress higher cost assumptions and add slippage buffers.
If you only rotate on lookback boundaries or at signals, use alert-driven rebalances and lower per-bar drag.
7) Backtest metrics and definitions
The script computes a standard set of portfolio statistics once the start date is reached.
Net Profit percent over the full test.
Max Drawdown percent, tracked from running peaks.
Annualized Mean and Stdev using the chosen trading day count.
Variance is the square of annualized stdev.
Sharpe uses daily mean adjusted by risk-free rate and annualized.
Sortino uses downside stdev only.
Omega ratio of sum of gains to sum of losses.
Gain-to-Pain total gains divided by total losses absolute.
CAGR compounded annual growth from start date to now.
Alpha, Beta versus a user-selected benchmark. Beta from covariance of daily returns, Alpha from CAPM.
Skewness of daily returns.
VaR 95 linear-interpolated 5th percentile of daily returns.
CVaR average of the worst 5 percent of daily returns.
Benchmark Buy-and-Hold equity path for comparison.
8) Performance attribution
Cumulative contribution per asset, adjusted for whether it was held long or short and for its volatility multiplier, aggregated across the backtest. You can filter to winners only or show both sides. The panel is sorted by contribution and includes percent labels.
9) Monte Carlo simulation
The panel draws forward equity paths from either a Normal model parameterized by recent mean and stdev, or non-parametric bootstrap of recent daily returns. You control the sample length, number of simulations, forecast horizon, visibility of individual paths, confidence bands, and a reproducible seed.
Normal uses Box-Muller with your seed. Good for quick, smooth envelopes.
Bootstrap resamples realized returns, preserving fat tails and volatility clustering better than a Gaussian assumption.
Bands show 10th, 25th, 75th, 90th percentiles and the path mean.
10) Scatter plot analysis
Four point-cloud modes, each plotting all assets and a star for the current portfolio position, with quadrant guides and labels.
Risk-Return Efficiency . X is risk proxy from leverage, Y is expected return from annualized momentum. The star shows the current book’s composite.
Momentum vs Volatility . Visualizes whether leaders are also high vol, a cue for turnover and cost expectations.
Beta vs Alpha . X is a beta proxy, Y is risk-adjusted excess return proxy. Useful to see if leaders are just beta.
Leverage vs Momentum . X is volMult, Y is momentum. Shows how volatility targeting is redistributing risk.
11) Asset allocation pie chart
Builds a wheel of current allocations.
Long Only, weights are proportional to each long asset’s current volMult and sum to 100 percent.
Short Only, weights show the short book as positive slices that sum to 100 percent.
Delta Neutral, 50 percent long and 50 percent short books, each side leverage-proportional.
Labels can show asset, percent, and current leverage.
12) Inputs and quick presets
Core
Portfolio Strategy . Long Only, Short Only, Delta Neutral.
Initial Capital . For equity scaling in the panel.
Trading Days/Year . 252 for stocks, 365 for crypto.
Target Volatility . Annualized, drives volMult.
Transaction Fees . Per-bar drag and composition change penalty, see the modelling notes above.
Momentum Lookback . Ranking horizon. Shorter is more reactive, longer is steadier.
Start Date . Ensure every symbol has data back to this date to avoid bias.
Benchmark . Used for alpha, beta, and B&H line.
Diagnostics
Metrics, Equity, B&H, Curve labels, Daily return line, Rolling drawdown fill.
Attribution panel. Toggle winners only to focus on what matters.
Monte Carlo mode with Normal or Bootstrap and confidence bands.
Scatter plot type and styling, labels, and portfolio star.
Pie chart and labels for current allocation.
Presets
Crypto Daily, Long Only . Lookback 25, Target Vol 50 percent, Fees 10 bps, Regime filter on, Metrics and Drawdown on. Monte Carlo Bootstrap with Recent 200 bars for bands.
Crypto Daily, Delta Neutral . Lookback 25, Target Vol 50 percent, Fees 15–25 bps, Regime filter always active for this mode. Use Scatter Risk-Return to monitor efficiency and keep the star near upper left quadrants without drifting rightward.
Equities Daily, Long Only . Lookback 60–120, Target Vol 15–20 percent, Fees 5–10 bps, Regime filter on. Use Benchmark SPX and watch Alpha and Beta to keep the book from becoming index beta.
13) Suggested workflow
Universe sanity check . Pick liquid tickers with stable data. Thin assets distort vol estimates and fees.
Check momentum existence . Run on your timeframe. If slope and fit are weak, widen lookback or avoid that asset or timeframe.
Set risk budget . Choose a target volatility that matches your drawdown tolerance. Higher target increases turnover and cost sensitivity.
Pick mode . Long Only for bull regimes, Short Only for sustained downtrends, Delta Neutral for cross-sectional harvesting when index direction is unclear.
Tune lookback . If leaders rotate too often, lengthen it. If entries lag, shorten it.
Validate cost assumptions . Increase fee_rate and stress Monte Carlo. If the edge vanishes with modest friction, refine selection or lengthen rebalance cadence.
Run attribution . Confirm the strategy’s winners align with intuition and not one unstable outlier.
Use alerts . Enable position change, drawdown, volatility breach, regime, momentum shift, and crash alerts to supervise live runs.
Important implementation details mapped to code
Momentum measure . cr = price / price - 1 per symbol for ranking. Simplicity helps avoid overfitting.
Volatility targeting . vol = stdev(log returns, lookback) * sqrt(tradingdays), volMult = clamp(targetVol / vol, 0.1, 5), sr = ret * volMult.
Selection . Extract indices for top1..top3 and bot1..bot3. The arrays rets, scRets, lev_vals, and ticks_arr track momentum, scaled returns, leverage multipliers, and display tickers respectively.
Regime filter . EMA12 vs EMA21 switch determines if the strategy takes risk for Long or Short modes. Delta Neutral ignores the gate.
Equity update . Equity multiplies by 1 + netRet only when the regime was active in the prior bar. Buy-and-hold benchmark is computed separately for comparison.
Tables . Position tables show current top or bottom assets with leverage and weights. Metric table prints all risk and performance figures.
Visualization panels . Attribution, Monte Carlo, scatter, and pie use the last bars to draw overlays that update as the backtest proceeds.
Final notes
Momentum is a portfolio effect. The edge comes from cross-sectional dispersion, adequate risk normalization, and disciplined turnover control, not from a single best asset call.
Volatility targeting stabilizes path but does not fix selection. Use the momentum regression link above to confirm structure exists before you size into it.
Always test higher lag costs and slippage, then recheck metrics, attribution, and Monte Carlo envelopes. If the edge persists under stress, you have something robust.
TrendDetectorLibLibrary "TrendDetector_Lib"
method formatTF(timeframe)
Namespace types: series string, simple string, input string, const string
Parameters:
timeframe (string) : (string) The timeframe to convert (e.g., "15", "60", "240").
Returns: (string) The formatted timeframe (e.g., "15M", "1H", "4H").
f_ma(type, src, len)
Computes a Moving Average value based on type and length.
Parameters:
type (simple string) : (string) One of: "SMA", "EMA", "RMA", "WMA", "VWMA".
src (float) : (series float) Source series for MA (e.g., close).
len (simple int) : (simple int) Length of the MA.
Returns: (float) The computed MA series.
render(tbl, trendDetectorSwitch, frameColor, frameWidth, borderColor, borderWidth, textColor, ma1ShowTrendData, ma1Timeframe, ma1Value, ma2ShowTrendData, ma2Timeframe, ma2Value, ma3ShowTrendData, ma3Timeframe, ma3Value)
Fills the provided table with Trend Detector contents.
@desc This renderer does NOT plot and does NOT create tables; call from indicator after your table exists.
Parameters:
tbl (table) : (table) Existing table to render into.
trendDetectorSwitch (bool) : (bool) Master toggle to draw the table content.
frameColor (color) : (color) Table frame color.
frameWidth (int) : (int) Table frame width (0–5).
borderColor (color) : (color) Table border color.
borderWidth (int) : (int) Table border width (0–5).
textColor (color) : (color) Table text color.
ma1ShowTrendData (bool) : (bool) Show MA #1 in table.
ma1Timeframe (simple string) : (string) MA #1 timeframe.
ma1Value (float)
ma2ShowTrendData (bool) : (bool) Show MA #2 in table.
ma2Timeframe (simple string) : (string) MA #2 timeframe.
ma2Value (float)
ma3ShowTrendData (bool) : (bool) Show MA #3 in table.
ma3Timeframe (simple string) : (string) MA #3 timeframe.
ma3Value (float)
