Multi PPOMulti PPO - Multi-Period Pivot & Opens
See all your key levels in one place. Pivots, previous highs/lows, and period opens across multiple timeframes - without the clutter.
What You Get
Pivot Points across 6 timeframes (Daily → Yearly)
- Standard PP calculation with optional S/R levels
- View up to 3 previous periods
- Orange ● marks untested pivots that haven't been touched yet
Previous Period Levels (High, 50% EQ, Low)
- Shows Day/Week/Month levels
- Inside bar markers when price is consolidating
- Optional background zones
Period Opens (extend to the right indefinitely)
- Key decision levels that often act as support/resistance
Smart Level Grouping
- Levels within 0.5% automatically combine
- Combined labels show all timeframes (like "D+W PP")
- Keeps your chart clean even with multiple periods enabled
Default Setup
Out of the box, you get Daily/Weekly/Monthly pivots, previous period levels, and W+M opens. Everything else is optional - add quarterly, 6-month, yearly, or S/R levels as needed.
المستويات والنقاط المحورية
Curvature Tensor Pivots - HIVECurvature Tensor Pivots - HIVE
I. CORE CONCEPT & ORIGINALITY
Curvature Tensor Pivots - HIVE is an advanced, multi-dimensional pivot detection system that combines differential geometry, reinforcement learning, and statistical physics to identify high-probability reversal zones before they fully form. Unlike traditional pivot indicators that rely on simple price comparisons or lagging moving averages, this system models price action as a smooth curve in geometric space and calculates its mathematical curvature (how sharply the price trajectory is "bending") to detect pivots with scientific precision.
What Makes This Original:
Differential Geometry Engine: The script calculates first and second derivatives of price using Kalman-filtered trajectory analysis, then computes true mathematical curvature (κ) using the classical formula: κ = |y''| / (1 + y'²)^(3/2). This approach treats price as a physical phenomenon rather than discrete data points.
Ghost Vertex Prediction: A proprietary algorithm that detects pivots 1-3 bars BEFORE they complete by identifying when velocity approaches zero while acceleration is high—this is the mathematical definition of a turning point.
Multi-Armed Bandit AI: Four distinct pivot detection strategies (Fast, Balanced, Strict, Tensor) run simultaneously in shadow portfolios. A Thompson Sampling reinforcement learning algorithm continuously evaluates which strategy performs best in current market conditions and automatically selects it.
Hive Consensus System: When 3 or 4 of the parallel strategies agree on the same price zone, the system generates "confluence zones"—areas of institutional-grade probability.
Dynamic Volatility Scaling (DVS): All parameters auto-adjust based on current ATR relative to historical average, making the indicator adaptive across all timeframes and instruments without manual re-optimization.
II. HOW THE COMPONENTS WORK TOGETHER
This is NOT a simple mashup —each subsystem feeds data into the others in a closed-loop learning architecture:
The Processing Pipeline:
Step 1: Geometric Foundation
Raw price is normalized against a 50-period SMA to create a trajectory baseline
A Zero-Lag EMA smooths the trajectory while preserving edge response
Kalman filter removes noise while maintaining signal integrity
Step 2: Calculus Layer
First derivative (y') measures velocity of price movement
Second derivative (y'') measures acceleration (rate of velocity change)
Curvature (κ) is calculated from these derivatives, representing how sharply price is turning
Step 3: Statistical Validation
Z-Score measures how many standard deviations current price deviates from the Kalman-filtered "true price"
Only pivots with Z-Score > threshold (default 1.2) are considered statistically significant
This filters out noise and micro-fluctuations
Step 4: Tensor Construction
Curvature is combined with volatility (ATR-based) and momentum (ROC-based) to create a multidimensional "tensor score"
This tensor represents the geometric stress in the price field
High tensor magnitude = high probability of structural failure (reversal)
Step 5: AI Decision Layer
All 4 bandit strategies evaluate current conditions using different sensitivity thresholds
Each strategy maintains a virtual portfolio that trades its signals in real-time
Thompson Sampling algorithm updates Bayesian priors (alpha/beta distributions) based on each strategy's Sharpe ratio, win rate, and drawdown
The highest-performing strategy's signals are displayed to the user
Step 6: Confluence Aggregation
When multiple strategies agree on the same price zone, that zone is highlighted as a confluence area. These represent "hive mind" consensus—the strongest setups
Why This Integration Matters:
Traditional indicators either detect pivots too late (lagging) or generate too many false signals (noisy). By requiring geometric confirmation (curvature), statistical significance (Z-Score), multi-strategy agreement (hive voting), and performance validation (RL feedback) , this system achieves institutional-grade precision. The reinforcement learning layer ensures the system adapts as market regimes change, rather than degrading over time like static algorithms.
III. DETAILED METHODOLOGY
A. Curvature Calculation (Differential Geometry)
The system models price as a parametric curve where:
x-axis = time (bar index)
y-axis = normalized price
The curvature at any point represents how quickly the direction of the tangent line is changing. High curvature = sharp turn = potential pivot.
Implementation:
Lookback window (default 8 bars) defines the local curve segment
Smoothing (default 5 bars) applies adaptive EMA to reduce tick noise
Curvature is normalized to 0-1 scale using local statistical bounds (mean ± 2 standard deviations)
B. Ghost Vertex (Predictive Pivot Detection)
Classical pivot detection waits for price to form a swing high/low and confirm. Ghost Vertex uses calculus to predict the turning point:
Conditions for Ghost Pivot:
Velocity (y') ≈ 0 (price rate of change approaching zero)
Acceleration (y'') ≠ 0 (change is decelerating/accelerating)
Z-Score > threshold (statistically abnormal position)
This allows detection 1-3 bars before the actual high/low prints, providing an early entry edge.
C. Multi-Armed Bandit Reinforcement Learning
The system runs 4 parallel "bandits" (agents), each with different detection sensitivity:
Bandit Strategies:
Fast: Low curvature threshold (0.1), low Z-Score requirement (1.0) → High frequency, more signals
Balanced: Standard thresholds (0.2 curvature, 1.5 Z-Score) → Moderate frequency
Strict: High thresholds (0.4 curvature, 2.0 Z-Score) → Low frequency, high conviction
Tensor: Requires tensor magnitude > 0.5 → Geometric-weighted detection
Learning Algorithm (Thompson Sampling):
Each bandit maintains a Beta distribution with parameters (α, β)
After each trade outcome, α is incremented for wins, β for losses
Selection probability is proportional to sampled success rate from the distribution
This naturally balances exploration (trying underperformed strategies) vs exploitation (using best strategy)
Performance Metrics Tracked:
Equity curve for each shadow portfolio
Win rate percentage
Sharpe ratio (risk-adjusted returns)
Maximum drawdown
Total trades executed
The system displays all metrics in real-time on the dashboard so users can see which strategy is currently "winning."
D. Dynamic Volatility Scaling (DVS)
Markets cycle between high volatility (trending, news-driven) and low volatility (ranging, quiet). Static parameters fail when regime changes.
DVS Solution:
Measures current ATR(30) / close as normalized volatility
Compares to 100-bar SMA of normalized volatility
Ratio > 1 = high volatility → lengthen lookbacks, raise thresholds (prevent noise)
Ratio < 1 = low volatility → shorten lookbacks, lower thresholds (maintain sensitivity)
This single feature is why the indicator works on 1-minute crypto charts AND daily stock charts without parameter changes.
E. Confluence Zone Detection
The script divides the recent price range (200 bars) into 200 discrete zones. On each bar:
Each of the 4 bandits votes on potential pivot zones
Votes accumulate in a histogram array
Zones with ≥ 3 votes (75% agreement) are drawn as colored boxes
Red boxes = resistance confluence, Green boxes = support confluence
These zones act as magnet levels where price often returns multiple times.
IV. HOW TO USE THIS INDICATOR
For Scalpers (1m - 5m timeframes):
Settings: Use "Aggressive" or "Adaptive" pivot mode, Curvature Window 5-8, Min Pivot Strength 50-60
Entry Signal: Triangle marker appears (🔺 for longs, 🔻 for shorts)
Confirmation: Check that Hive Sentiment on dashboard agrees (3+ votes)
Stop Loss: Use the dotted volatility-adjusted target line in reverse (if pivot is at 100 with target at 110, stop is ~95)
Take Profit: Use the projected target line (default 3× ATR)
Advanced: Wait for confluence zone formation, then enter on retest of the zone
For Day Traders (15m - 1H timeframes):
Settings: Use "Adaptive" mode (default settings work well)
Entry Signal: Pivot marker + Hive Consensus alert
Confirmation: Check dashboard—ensure selected bandit has Sharpe > 1.5 and Win% > 55%
Filter: Only take pivots with Pivot Strength > 70 (shown in dashboard)
Risk Management: Monitor the Live Position Tracker—if your selected bandit is holding a position, consider that as market structure context
Exit: Either use target lines OR exit when opposite pivot appears
For Swing Traders (4H - Daily timeframes):
Settings: Use "Conservative" mode, Curvature Window 12-20, Min Bars Between Pivots 15-30
Focus on Confluence: Only trade when 4/4 bandits agree (unanimous hive consensus)
Entry: Set limit orders at confluence zones rather than market orders at pivot signals
Confirmation: Look for breakout diamonds (◆) after pivot—these signal momentum continuation
Risk Management: Use wider stops (base stop loss % = 3-5%)
Dashboard Interpretation:
Top Section (Real-Time Metrics):
κ (Curv): Current curvature. >0.6 = active pivot forming
Tensor: Geometric stress. Positive = bullish bias, Negative = bearish bias
Z-Score: Statistical deviation. >2.0 or <-2.0 = extreme outlier (strong signal)
Bandit Performance Table:
α/β: Bayesian parameters. Higher α = more wins in history
Win%: Self-explanatory. >60% is excellent
Sharpe: Risk-adjusted returns. >2.0 is institutional-grade
Status: Shows which strategy is currently selected
Live Position Tracker:
Shows if the selected bandit's shadow portfolio is currently holding a position
Displays entry price and real-time P&L
Use this as "what the AI would do" confirmation
Hive Sentiment:
Shows vote distribution across all 4 bandits
"BULLISH" with 3+ green votes = high-conviction long setup
"BEARISH" with 3+ red votes = high-conviction short setup
Alert Setup:
The script includes 6 alert conditions:
"AI High Pivot" = Selected bandit signals short
"AI Low Pivot" = Selected bandit signals long
"Hive Consensus BUY" = 3+ bandits agree on long
"Hive Consensus SELL" = 3+ bandits agree on short
"Breakout Up" = Resistance breakout (continuation long)
"Breakdown Down" = Support breakdown (continuation short)
Recommended Alert Strategy:
Set "Hive Consensus" alerts for high-conviction setups
Use "AI Pivot" alerts for active monitoring during your trading session
Use breakout alerts for momentum/trend-following entries
V. PARAMETER OPTIMIZATION GUIDE
Core Geometry Parameters:
Curvature Window (default 8):
Lower (3-5): Detects micro-structure, best for scalping volatile pairs (crypto, forex majors)
Higher (12-20): Detects macro-structure, best for swing trading stocks/indices
Rule of thumb: Set to ~0.5% of your typical trade duration in bars
Curvature Smoothing (default 5):
Increase if you see too many false pivots (noisy instrument)
Decrease if pivots lag (missing entries by 2-3 bars)
Inflection Threshold (default 0.20):
This is advanced. Lower = more inflection zones highlighted
Useful for identifying order blocks and liquidity voids
Most users can leave default
Pivot Detection Parameters:
Pivot Sensitivity Mode:
Aggressive: Use in low-volatility range-bound markets
Normal: General purpose
Adaptive: Recommended—auto-adjusts via DVS
Conservative: Use in choppy, whipsaw conditions or for swing trading
Min Bars Between Pivots (default 8):
THIS IS CRITICAL for visual clarity
If chart looks cluttered, increase to 12-15
If missing pivots, decrease to 5-6
Match to your timeframe: 1m charts use 3-5, Daily charts use 20+
Min Z-Score (default 1.2):
Statistical filter. Higher = fewer but stronger signals
During news events (NFP, FOMC), increase to 2.0+
In calm markets, 1.0 works well
Min Pivot Strength (default 60):
Composite quality score (0-100)
80+ = institutional-grade pivots only
50-70 = balanced
Below 50 = will show weak setups (not recommended)
RL & DVS Parameters:
Enable DVS (default ON):
Leave enabled unless you want to manually tune for a specific market condition
This is the "secret sauce" for cross-timeframe performance
DVS Sensitivity (default 1.0):
Increase to 1.5-2.0 for extremely volatile instruments (meme stocks, altcoins)
Decrease to 0.5-0.7 for stable instruments (utilities, bonds)
RL Algorithm (default Thompson Sampling):
Thompson Sampling: Best for non-stationary markets (recommended)
UCB1: Best for stable, mean-reverting markets
Epsilon-Greedy: For testing only
Contextual: Advanced—uses market regime as context
Risk Parameters:
Base Stop Loss % (default 2.0):
Set to 1.5-2× your instrument's average ATR as a percentage
Example: If SPY ATR = $3 and price = $450, ATR% = 0.67%, so use 1.5-2.0%
Base Take Profit % (default 4.0):
Aim for 2:1 reward/risk ratio minimum
For mean-reversion strategies, use 1.5-2.0%
For trend-following, use 3-5%
VI. UNDERSTANDING THE UNDERLYING CONCEPTS
Why Differential Geometry?
Traditional technical analysis treats price as discrete data points. Differential geometry models price as a continuous manifold —a smooth surface that can be analyzed using calculus. This allows us to ask: "At what rate is the trend changing?" rather than just "Is price going up or down?"
The curvature metric captures something fundamental: inflection points in market psychology . When buyers exhaust and sellers take over (or vice versa), the price trajectory must curve. By measuring this curvature mathematically, we detect these psychological shifts with precision.
Why Reinforcement Learning?
Markets are non-stationary —statistical properties change over time. A strategy that works in Q1 may fail in Q3. Traditional indicators have fixed parameters and degrade over time.
The multi-armed bandit framework solves this by:
Running multiple strategies in parallel (diversification)
Continuously measuring performance (feedback loop)
Automatically shifting capital to what's working (adaptation)
This is how professional hedge funds operate—they don't use one strategy, they use ensembles with dynamic allocation.
Why Kalman Filtering?
Raw price contains two components: signal (true movement) and noise (random fluctuations). Kalman filters are the gold standard in aerospace and robotics for extracting signal from noisy sensors.
By applying this to price data, we get a "clean" trajectory to measure curvature against. This prevents false pivots from bid-ask bounce or single-print anomalies.
Why Z-Score Validation?
Not all high-curvature points are tradeable. A sharp turn in a ranging market might just be noise. Z-Score ensures that pivots occur at statistically abnormal price levels —places where price has deviated significantly from its Kalman-filtered "fair value."
This filters out 70-80% of false signals while preserving true reversal points.
VII. COMMON USE CASES & STRATEGIES
Strategy 1: Confluence Zone Reversal Trading
Wait for confluence zone to form (red or green box)
Wait for price to approach zone
Enter when pivot marker appears WITHIN the confluence zone
Stop: Beyond the zone
Target: Opposite confluence zone or 3× ATR
Strategy 2: Hive Consensus Scalping
Set alert for "Hive Consensus BUY/SELL"
When alert fires, check dashboard—ensure 3-4 votes
Enter immediately (market order or 1-tick limit)
Stop: Tight, 1-1.5× ATR
Target: 2× ATR or opposite pivot signal
Strategy 3: Bandit-Following Swing Trading
On Daily timeframe, monitor which bandit has best Sharpe ratio over 30+ days
Take ONLY that bandit's signals (ignore others)
Enter on pivot, hold until opposite pivot or target line
Position size based on bandit's current win rate (higher win% = larger position)
Strategy 4: Breakout Confirmation
Identify key support/resistance level manually
Wait for pivot to form AT that level
If price breaks level and diamond breakout marker appears, enter in breakout direction
This combines support/resistance with geometric confirmation
Strategy 5: Inflection Zone Limit Orders
Enable "Show Inflection Zones"
Place limit buy orders at bottom of purple zones
Place limit sell orders at top of purple zones
These zones represent structural change points where price often pauses
VIII. WHAT THIS INDICATOR DOES NOT DO
To set proper expectations:
This is NOT:
A "holy grail" with 100% win rate
A strategy that works without risk management
A replacement for understanding market fundamentals
A signal copier (you must interpret context)
This DOES NOT:
Predict black swan events
Account for fundamental news (you must avoid trading during major news if not experienced)
Work well in extremely low liquidity conditions (penny stocks, microcap crypto)
Generate signals during consolidation (by design—prevents whipsaw)
Best Performance:
Liquid instruments (SPY, ES, NQ, EUR/USD, BTC/USD, etc.)
Clear trend or range conditions (struggles in choppy transition periods)
Timeframes 5m and above (1m can work but requires experience)
IX. PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
Based on shadow portfolio backtesting across multiple instruments:
Conservative Mode:
Signal frequency: 2-5 per week (Daily charts)
Expected win rate: 60-70%
Average RRR: 2.5:1
Adaptive Mode:
Signal frequency: 5-15 per day (15m charts)
Expected win rate: 55-65%
Average RRR: 2:1
Aggressive Mode:
Signal frequency: 20-40 per day (5m charts)
Expected win rate: 50-60%
Average RRR: 1.5:1
Note: These are statistical expectations. Individual results depend on execution, risk management, and market conditions.
X. PRIVACY & INVITE-ONLY NATURE
This script is invite-only to:
Maintain signal quality (prevent market impact from mass adoption)
Provide dedicated support to users
Continuously improve the algorithm based on user feedback
Ensure users understand the complexity before deploying real capital
The script is closed-source to protect proprietary research in:
Ghost Vertex prediction mathematics
Tensor construction methodology
Bandit reward function design
DVS scaling algorithms
XI. FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS
Before Trading Live:
Paper trade for minimum 2 weeks to understand signal timing
Start with ONE timeframe and master it before adding others
Monitor the dashboard —if selected bandit Sharpe drops below 1.0, reduce size
Use confluence and hive consensus for highest-quality setups
Respect the Min Bars Between Pivots setting —this prevents overtrading
Risk Management Rules:
Never risk more than 1-2% of account per trade
If 3 consecutive losses occur, stop trading and review (possible regime change)
Use the shadow portfolio as a guide—if ALL bandits are losing, market is in transition
Combine with other analysis (order flow, volume profile) for best results
Continuous Learning:
The RL system improves over time, but only if you:
Keep the indicator running (it learns from bar data)
Don't constantly change parameters (confuses the learning)
Let it accumulate at least 50 samples before judging performance
Review the dashboard weekly to see which bandits are adapting
CONCLUSION
Curvature Tensor Pivots - HIVE represents a fusion of advanced mathematics, machine learning, and practical trading experience. It is designed for serious traders who want institutional-grade tools and understand that edge comes from superior methodology, not magic formulas.
The system's strength lies in its adaptive intelligence —it doesn't just detect pivots, it learns which detection method works best right now, in this market, under these conditions. The hive consensus mechanism provides confidence, the geometric foundation provides precision, and the reinforcement learning provides evolution.
Use it wisely, manage risk properly, and let the mathematics work for you.
Disclaimer: This indicator is a tool for analysis and does not constitute financial advice. Past performance of shadow portfolios does not guarantee future results. Trading involves substantial risk of loss. Always perform your own due diligence and never trade with capital you cannot afford to lose.
Taking you to school. — Dskyz, Trade with insight. Trade with anticipation.
Manipulation Model [FB]GENERAL OVERVIEW:
The Manipulation Model indicator is a complete rule-based system that identifies and confirms setups from the Funded Brothers Manipulation Model. It detects large impulsive candles, called Manipulation Candles and Almost Manipulation Candles, that form around key market levels such as session highs/lows, daily, weekly, and monthly levels, or higher timeframe Fair Value Gaps (FVGs). Using this structure, the indicator automatically marks long, short, bulltrap, and beartrap setups with predefined entry, stop loss, and take profit areas.
This indicator was developed by Flux Charts in collaboration with the Funded Brothers.
ATTRIBUTION NOTICE:
This indicator incorporates concepts and source code from the indicator “MCs with Alerts” authored by @hamza_xau on TradingView. We have received full written permission from the original author to use and commercialize this code within this invite-only script.
Original script: MCs with Alerts:
What is the purpose of the indicator?:
The indicator automates detection of the Manipulation Model trading strategy setups by combining candle structure, key levels, session timing, and higher timeframe Fair Value Gaps. It removes discretion by enforcing fixed conditions for valid signals and automatically managing entry, stop-loss, and take-profit logic.
What is the theory behind the indicator?:
The indicator is built on how price interacts with major reference points such as session highs and lows, or daily and weekly levels. These levels are commonly referenced in technical analysis as areas where price previously reversed or consolidated. Manipulation Candles identify moments when price breaks past these reference points on both sides of the prior candle before closing firmly in one direction. When these candles form near higher timeframe Fair Value Gaps, it reflects price reacting inside an area that previously showed directional imbalance. The higher timeframe EMA filter aligns all detected setups with the broader market trend, allowing only signals that match the dominant direction.
MANIPULATION MODEL FEATURES:
Manipulation Candlesticks
Almost Manipulation Candlesticks
Higher Timeframe Fair Value Gaps
Sessions
Key Levels
Signals
Dashboard
Alerts
MANIPULATION CANDLESTICKS:
Manipulation Candlesticks (MCs) are candles that sweep both sides of the previous candle’s range and close outside of it. In the Manipulation Model indicator, these candles form the foundation for the long/short setups. Once one forms, the indicator checks its position relative to sessions, key levels, and higher timeframe Fair Value Gaps to determine if a valid setup exists.
🔹What is a Manipulation Candlestick?
A Manipulation Candlestick (MC) is defined by structure rather than size. It forms when price takes out both the high and low of the previous candle, then closes outside that range.
A bullish Manipulation Candle occurs when price sweeps below the previous candle’s low and then closes above the previous candle’s high.
A bearish Manipulation Candle occurs when price sweeps above the previous candle’s high and then closes below the previous candle’s low.
🔹How to interpret and use Manipulation Candlesticks:
Manipulation Candlesticks show where price made a strong one-sided move after taking both sides of the previous candle’s range. When one forms, it marks an area where buyers or sellers were likely trapped as price moved aggressively in one direction.
A bullish MC shows strong buying after a false move lower. Price sweeps below the prior low, takes out the prior high, and closes above the previous range, confirming buyers are in control.
A bearish MC shows strong selling after a false move higher than the previous candle’s high. Price sweeps above the prior high, drops below the prior low, and closes beneath the previous range, confirming sellers are dominant.
🔹How Manipulation Candlesticks are identified:
The indicator confirms Manipulation Candles using three filters once a candle closes:
Sweep Condition:
Price must take both sides of the previous candle’s range, moving above its high and below its low, before closing outside that range.
Directional Close:
A bullish MC must close above the previous high, and a bearish MC must close below the previous low.
Wick Confirmation:
A bullish MC must have a smaller upper wick (high - close) than lower wick (open - low), and a bearish MC must have a smaller lower wick (close - low) than upper wick (high - open).
Once these conditions are met at candle close, it is confirmed as a bullish or bearish Manipulation Candle.
🔹Bullish Manipulation Candle
A bullish Manipulation Candle forms when price sweeps below the previous candle’s low, then breaks above its high, and closes above it. The lower wick must be larger than the upper wick, showing little pullback as price pushed upward and confirming strong buying pressure.
🔹Bearish Manipulation Candle
A bearish Manipulation Candle forms when price sweeps above the previous candle’s high, then drops below its low, and closes beneath it. The upper wick must be larger than the lower wick, showing little pullback as price moved downward and confirming strong selling pressure.
🔹Manipulation Candle Visuals
When the indicator detects a Manipulation Candle, it automatically changes the candle’s color on the chart. Both bullish and bearish Manipulation Candles use the same color. Users can change this color in the settings by adjusting the “Manipulation Candlestick” option found under the “Style Customization” section.
The candle coloring feature can also be turned off entirely, which only removes the visual highlight from the chart and does not affect the signals or any of the indicator’s underlying logic that uses Manipulation Candlesticks.
ALMOST MANIPULATION CANDLESTICKS:
Almost Manipulation Candlesticks (AMCs) are similar to Manipulation Candles, except they close inside the previous candle’s range instead of outside it. In the Manipulation Model indicator, these candles help identify when price is showing the same sweeping behavior but hasn’t yet confirmed full displacement. They act as early warnings that a manipulation event may be developing. Just like Manipulation Candles, the indicator checks an AMC’s position relative to sessions, key levels, and higher timeframe Fair Value Gaps to determine if a valid setup exists.
🔹What is an Almost Manipulation Candlestick?
An Almost Manipulation Candlestick (AMC) forms when price sweeps both the high and low of the previous candle and closes inside that candle’s range.
A bullish AMC occurs when price sweeps below the previous low, moves above the previous high, and closes within the previous candle’s body instead of above it.
A bearish AMC occurs when price sweeps above the previous high, drops below the previous low, and closes within the previous candle’s body instead of beneath it.
🔹How to Interpret and Use Almost Manipulation Candlesticks:
Almost Manipulation Candles highlight hesitation or early signs of manipulation.
A bullish AMC indicates buyers pushed price up after sweeping lower, but price did not close decisively above the prior high.
A bearish AMC indicates sellers pushed price down after sweeping higher, but price did not close decisively below the prior low.
🔹How Almost Manipulation Candlesticks are identified:
The indicator confirms Almost Manipulation Candles using the same sweep and wick logic as Manipulation Candles, except the candle’s close must remain inside the previous candle’s range:
Sweep Condition:
Price must take both sides of the previous candle’s range, moving above its high and below its low.
Candle Close Location:
The candle’s close must stay within the prior candle’s range.
Wick Confirmation:
For a bullish AMC, the lower wick must be larger than the upper wick. For a bearish AMC, the upper wick must be larger than the lower wick.
Once these conditions are met at candle close, it is confirmed as a bullish or bearish Almost Manipulation Candle.
🔹Bullish Almost Manipulation Candle
A bullish AMC forms when price sweeps below the previous candle’s low, moves above the prior candle’s high, and closes back inside the previous candle’s range. The lower wick must be larger than the upper wick, showing that buyers defended lower prices but the move did not close decisively upward.
🔹Bearish Almost Manipulation Candle
A bearish AMC forms when price sweeps above the previous candle’s high, drops below the previous candle’s low, and closes back inside the previous candle’s range. The upper wick must be larger than the lower wick, showing that sellers rejected higher prices but the candle did not close decisively lower.
🔹Almost Manipulation Candle Visuals
When the indicator detects an Almost Manipulation Candle, it automatically changes the candle’s color on the chart. Both bullish and bearish Almost Manipulation Candles use the same color. Users can change this color in the settings by adjusting the “Almost Manipulation Candlestick” option found under the “Style Customization” section.
The candle coloring feature can also be turned off entirely, which only removes the visual highlight from the chart and does not affect the signals or any of the indicator’s underlying logic that uses Almost Manipulation Candlesticks.
HIGHER TIMEFRAME FAIR VALUE GAPS:
The Manipulation Model indicator automatically plots Fair Value Gaps from two user-selected higher timeframes.
🔹What is a Fair Value Gap?:
A Fair Value Gap (FVG) is an area where the market’s perception of fair value suddenly changes. On your chart, it appears as a three-candle pattern: a large candle in the middle, with smaller candles on each side that don’t fully overlap it. A bullish FVG forms when a bullish candle is between two smaller bullish/bearish candles, where the first and third candles’ wicks don’t overlap each other at all. A bearish FVG forms when a bearish candle is between two smaller bullish/bearish candles, where the first and third candles’ wicks don’t overlap each other at all.
Bullish & Bearish FVGs:
🔹Why are Fair Value Gaps important?:
Fair Value Gaps (FVGs) show where price moved so quickly that one side of the market never got a chance to trade. They represent sudden shifts in what traders believe something is worth, where “fair value” changed. When a large candle drives straight through an area without overlap from the candles before and after it, it means buyers or sellers were so aggressive that the market skipped that price zone entirely.
These gaps matter because they mark the moment when confidence in price changes. If price rallies and never pulls back, it signals that traders accept the new higher prices as fair and are willing to keep buying there. The same logic applies in reverse for bearish gaps. They tell you where the market re-priced aggressively and where value was last accepted.
🔹How are Fair Value Gaps used?:
Higher Timeframe FVGs are used as a confluence for all setups within the Manipulation Model indicator. The indicator automatically detects and plots these imbalances from the chosen higher timeframe onto the current chart. When a Manipulation or Almost Manipulation Candle forms near or inside a higher timeframe Fair Value Gap, it adds context to the setup. They are not trade signals by themselves but act as a supporting element that contextualizes setups.
🔹When are Higher Timeframe Fair Value Gaps mitigated?
A Higher Timeframe Fair Value Gap is considered mitigated when the selected higher timeframe closes above the gap for a bearish FVG or below the gap for a bullish FVG.
🔹Higher Timeframe FVG Settings:
Timeframe 1 / Timeframe 2:
Select up to two higher timeframes to use for Fair Value Gaps. Disabling either one removes it visually from the chart but does not affect signal generation. However, the timeframes you select will be used for signal generation logic.
For example, if you select the 1-hour and 4-hour timeframes, then the 1-hour and 4-hour FVGs will be used for signal generation logic, which is explained in the signals section below.
Combine Zones:
When enabled, overlapping FVGs on the same higher timeframe are merged into a single zone. This keeps the chart clean and prevents duplicate zones from displaying.
Midline:
Adds a center line through each higher timeframe FVG.
Labels:
Displays a “ FVG” label beside each zone. This helps users see which timeframe the FVG is detected from.
Color Customization:
Each timeframe has separate color settings for bullish and bearish FVGs. Users can adjust these colors independently for both timeframes to fit their chart layout.
FVG Display Limit:
Controls how many higher timeframe FVGs are shown at once. Only the nearest X active gaps to current price will appear, helping maintain a clear view of relevant imbalances.
SESSIONS:
The Manipulation Model indicator includes six customizable trading sessions: Asia, London, NY AM, NYSE, London Close, and NY PM. All session times and visuals are fully user-configurable. Each session has adjustable start and end times that can be set to match your preferred schedule. Users can also customize visuals for each session, including the color, opacity, and visibility of session zones.
Session highs and lows are automatically tracked and used within the indicator’s signal logic. When a Manipulation or Almost Manipulation Candle forms near a session high or low, it is recognized within the indicator’s signal detection.
Default times used for each session (in EST):
Asia: 20:00 - 00:00
London: 02:00 - 05:00
NY AM: 08:00 - 09:30
NYSE: 09:30 - 10:00
London Close: 10:00 - 11:00
NY PM: 11:00 - 14:00
🔹Session Settings:
Session Boxes:
Each session has a box that outlines its active time window. These boxes can be toggled on or off independently. When active, they visually separate each part of the trading day. Users can adjust the color and opacity of each session box.
Session Highs/Lows:
Every session can display its own high and low as horizontal lines. Users can customize the line style for session highs/lows, choosing between solid, dashed, or dotted. The color of the lines will match the same color used for the session box.
Labels and Price Display:
Labels can be toggled on for all session highs and lows. Users can adjust label color, text size, and choose whether to show the price next to the label. Users can adjust the text size, choosing between tiny, small, normal, large, and huge.
Extend Levels:
When enabled, each session’s high and low levels can be extended forward by a set number of bars.
Session Titles:
Titles for each enabled session (e.g., “Asia,” “London,” “NY AM”) can be displayed directly on the chart.
Show Last:
The “Show Last” setting allows you to choose how many recent sessions of each type appear on the chart. For example, if you only have the Asia session enabled and have this setting set to 2, the recent two Asia sessions will be displayed.
🔹Sessions Used
Under the “Sessions Used” section in the settings, users can choose which sessions are active for signal generation. Only sessions enabled here will produce signals. For example, if you want setups to form only during the London session, turn off all other sessions in this section.
Disabling a session under the main Sessions section only hides its visuals (boxes, lines, or labels). It does not impact signal detection or logic. However, changing a session’s start and end time in either section will affect signals, since signals are tied to the exact session windows defined by the user. This distinction ensures you have full control over what’s displayed visually versus what contributes to active trade signal logic.
Please Note: Signals are only detected and plotted on your chart during sessions. Signals can not be detected outside of session time windows.
KEY LEVELS:
The Manipulation Model indicator includes 10 key market levels that outline important structural price areas across daily, weekly, and monthly timeframes. These levels include the Daily Open, Previous Day High/Low, Weekly Open, Previous Week High/Low, Monthly Open, Previous Month High/Low, and Midnight Open. The levels can be enabled or disabled and customized in color and line style. These levels are used for the indicator’s signal logic.
🔹Daily Open
The Daily Open marks where the current trading day began.
🔹Previous Day High/Low
The Previous Day High (PDH) marks the highest price reached during the previous regular trading session. It shows where buyers pushed price to its highest point before the market closed. This value is automatically pulled from the daily chart and projected forward onto intraday timeframes.
The Previous Day Low (PDL) marks the lowest price reached during the previous regular trading session. It shows where selling pressure reached its lowest point before buyers stepped in. Like the PDH, this level is retrieved from the prior day’s data and extended into the current session.
🔹Weekly Open
The Weekly Open marks the first price of the current trading week.
🔹Previous Week High/Low
The Previous Week High (PWH) marks the highest price reached during the previous trading week. It shows where buying pressure reached its peak before the weekly close. This value is automatically pulled from the weekly chart and extended forward into the current week for easy reference on intraday timeframes.
The Previous Week Low (PWL) marks the lowest price reached during the previous trading week. It shows where sellers pushed price to its lowest point before buyers regained control. Like the PWH, this level is sourced from the prior week’s data and projected onto the current week’s chart.
🔹Monthly Open
The Monthly Open marks the opening price of the current month.
🔹Previous Month High/Low
The Previous Month High (PMH) marks the highest price reached during the previous calendar month. It represents the point at which buyers achieved the strongest push before the monthly close. This level is automatically retrieved from the monthly chart and extended into the new month on all lower timeframes.
The Previous Month Low (PML) marks the lowest price reached during the previous calendar month. It shows where selling pressure was strongest before buyers stepped back in. Like the PMH, this value is pulled from the prior month’s data and extended into the new month on all lower timeframes.
🔹Midnight Open
The Midnight Open marks the first price of the trading day at 00:00 EST.
🔹Customization Options:
Users can fully customize the appearance of all key levels, including the following:
Daily Levels: Daily Open, PDH, and PDL
Weekly Levels: Weekly Open, PWH, and PWL
Monthly Levels: Monthly Open, PMH, and PML
Midnight Open
Color Settings:
Each group of levels (Daily, Weekly, Monthly) shares a single color for the Open, High, and Low lines. For example, the Daily Open, PDH, and PDL all use the same color. Colors can be changed for each group, but not for individual levels within the same group.
Line Style:
Users can select a global line style, choosing between solid, dashed, or dotted, for all Daily, Weekly, and Monthly levels. This style applies to all levels within those groups. For example, the Weekly Open, PWH, and PWL must all share the same line style.
The Midnight Open has its own independent line style setting and can use a different style from the other key levels.
Show Labels:
When enabled, text labels appear to the right of each key level. Users can adjust label color, but only one label color is applied to all levels for consistency.
🔹Key Levels Used:
Under the “Key Levels Used” section, users can choose which Key Levels and Session Levels (Session Highs/Lows) are factored into signal generation. Only levels enabled here are considered within the logic that confirms setups.
Users can choose between the following levels:
Daily Open
Previous Day High/Low
Weekly Open
Previous Week High/Low
Monthly Open
Previous Month High/Low
Asia Session High/Low
London Session High/Low
NY AM Session High/Low
NY Lunch Session High/Low
NY PM Session High/Low
London Close Session High/Low
Midnight Open
For example, if you only want to see setups that form using the Daily and Weekly levels, you should only enable the Daily Open, Previous Day High/Low, Weekly Open, and Previous Week High/Low.
Disabling a level in the main “Key Levels” section only hides its visuals, while disabling it in “Key Levels Used” removes it entirely from the signal logic. Adjusting or removing any level in this section directly affects how setups are detected since the indicator references these levels when confirming Long, Short, Bulltrap, and Beartrap setups.
SIGNALS:
The Manipulation Model indicator automatically identifies Long, Short, Bulltrap, and Beartrap setups based on the interaction between Manipulation Candles (MCs), Almost Manipulation Candles (AMCs), and two main entry conditions: Key Levels and Fair Value Gaps (FVGs).
Each signal type uses the structure of a Manipulation or Almost Manipulation Candle as its foundation. When one of these candles forms and aligns with the entry conditions, the indicator automatically plots labels for an entry, stop loss (SL), and take profit (TP). Every signal follows a mechanical set of rules and is marked in real time. Once confirmed on a candle close, the signal remains fixed on the chart and does not repaint.
🔹Higher Timeframe Bias Filter
Before a signal is generated, the indicator automatically determines directional bias using the 50-period Exponential Moving Average (EMA) on the 1-hour timeframe.
If price is above the 50 EMA, only bullish setups are allowed.
If price is below the 50 EMA, only bearish setups are allowed.
🔹Stop Loss and Take Profit Logic:
For every setup, the stop loss is placed at the low of the Manipulation or Almost Manipulation Candle for bullish setups, and at the high for bearish setups. The take profit is automatically calculated at a 1:1 risk-to-reward ratio relative to that distance.
Users can adjust both the SL Multiplier and TP Multiplier in the settings, under the “General Configuration” section, to extend or contract these levels. For example, increasing the TP Multiplier to 1.5 sets the take profit at 1.5x the distance between the entry and stop loss.
🔹Signal Input Settings:
Candle Type:
Choose which candle type is used to generate signals. Options include:
Manipulation Candle (MC) only
Almost Manipulation Candle (AMC) only
Both (signals are generated from either candle type)
Entry Method:
Determines whether signals are generated based on:
Key Levels only
Fair Value Gaps only
Both (signals are generated from Key Levels AND Fair Value Gaps)
Setup Types:
You can enable or disable specific setup types. Only the selected setup types will appear on your chart:
Long Setups
Short Setups
Bulltrap Setups
Beartrap Setups
🔹Long Setup – Manipulation Candle + Key Level:
A long setup forms when a bullish Manipulation Candle touches a toggled-on key level under the “Key Levels Used” section and closes above it during a toggled-on session from the “Sessions Used” section. After the candle closes and price is above the 1-hour 50 EMA, the indicator marks:
Entry: At the close of the bullish Manipulation Candle
Stop Loss: At the low of the same candle
Take Profit: Equal distance above the entry, based on TP multiplier
In this example, a bullish MC touches the PDH during the London Session and closes above the level:
🔹Short Setup – Manipulation Candle + Key Level
A short setup forms when a bearish Manipulation Candle touches a toggled-on key level under the “Key Levels Used” section and closes below it during a toggled-on session from the “Sessions Used” section. After the candle closes and price is below the 1-hour 50 EMA, the indicator marks:
Entry: At the close of the bearish Manipulation Candle
Stop Loss: At the high of the same candle
Take Profit: Equal distance below the entry, based on the TP Multiplier
In this example, a bearish MC touches the Daily Open during the NY AM Session and closes below the level:
🔹Trap Confirmation Settings
Two settings control how bulltrap and beartrap setups are confirmed once a Manipulation or Almost Manipulation Candle forms.
Candles Between Confirmation:
This setting defines the maximum number of candles allowed between the initial Manipulation Candle and the confirmation candle that closes back in the opposite direction.
For example, if this value is set to 2, the confirmation candle must appear within two bars of the Manipulation Candle for the setup to remain valid. If too many candles form in between, the bull/bear trap setup is ignored.
Trap Wick-to-Body Ratio:
This input measures the ratio of the confirmation candle’s wick size to its body size for bulltrap and beartrap setups. Lower values require a larger body compared to the wick, meaning the confirmation candle must close more decisively. If the ratio is above the threshold set by the user, the confirmation candle for a bulltrap/beartrap setup is considered valid.
For example, if the wick is 10 points and the body is 10 points, the ratio is 1.0 (10 / 10). If the wick is 10 points and the body is 20 points, the ratio is 0.5 (10 / 20).
🔹Beartrap Setup – Manipulation Candle + Key Level
A beartrap setup forms when a bearish Manipulation Candle touches a toggled-on key level under the “Key Levels Used” section. The candle does not need to close above or below the level, it only needs to touch it. After this bearish MC forms, a confirmation candle must close back above the MC’s high during an enabled session under the “Sessions Used” section. The sweep or initial touch can occur before or outside the session, but the confirmation candle must close within an active session window.
To confirm the setup, the following conditions must be met:
The confirmation candle must close within the limit set by the Candles Between Confirmation input.
Its wick-to-body ratio must be less than or equal to the Trap Wick-to-Body Ratio input
Once these conditions are met and price is above the 1-hour 50 EMA, the indicator marks:
Entry: At the close of the confirmation candle
Stop Loss: At the low of the confirmation candle
Take Profit: Equal distance above the entry, measured 1:1 from the candle’s body and scaled by the TP Multiplier
In this example, a bearish Manipulation Candle touches the Daily Open level before price reverses and a confirmation candle closes above it. The confirmation candle occurs during the Asia Session, has a strong body with minimal wicks, meeting the Trap Wick-to-Body Ratio requirement, and it forms just two candles after the bearish MC which is within the limit set by the Candles Between Confirmation input.
🔹Bulltrap Setup – Manipulation Candle + Key Level
A bulltrap setup forms when a bullish Manipulation Candle touches a toggled-on key level under the “Key Levels Used” section. The MC does not need to close above or below the level, it only needs to touch it. After this bullish MC forms, a confirmation candle must close back below the MC’s low during an enabled session under the “Sessions Used” section. The initial key level touch from the MC can occur before or outside the session, but the confirmation candle must close within an active session window.
To confirm the setup, the following conditions must be met:
The confirmation candle must close within the limit set by the Candles Between Confirmation input.
Its wick-to-body ratio must be less than or equal to the Trap Wick-to-Body Ratio input.
Once these conditions are met and price is below the 1-hour 50 EMA, the indicator marks:
Entry: At the close of the confirmation candle
Stop Loss: At the high of the confirmation candle
Take Profit: Equal distance below the entry, measured 1:1 from the candle’s body and scaled by the TP Multiplier
In this example, a bullish Manipulation Candle touches the Daily Open level before price reverses and a confirmation candle closes below it. The confirmation candle forms during the NY AM Session, has a strong body with minimal wicks that meet the Trap Wick-to-Body Ratio requirement, and it appears two candles after the bullish MC which is within the limit defined by the Candles Between Confirmation input.
🔹Long Setup – Almost Manipulation Candle + Key Level
A long setup forms when a bullish Almost Manipulation Candle (AMC) touches a toggled-on key level under the “Key Levels Used” section and closes above it during a toggled-on session from the “Sessions Used” section. After the candle closes and price is above the 1-hour 50 EMA, the indicator marks:
Entry: At the close of the bullish Almost Manipulation Candle
Stop Loss: At the low of the same candle
Take Profit: Equal distance above the entry, based on the TP Multiplier
In this example, a bullish AMC touches the Daily Open during the NYSE Session and closes above the level.
🔹Short Setup – Almost Manipulation Candle + Key Level
A short setup forms when a bearish Almost Manipulation Candle (AMC) touches a toggled-on key level under the “Key Levels Used” section and closes below it during a toggled-on session from the “Sessions Used” section. After the candle closes and price is below the 1-hour 50 EMA, the indicator marks:
Entry: At the close of the bearish Almost Manipulation Candle
Stop Loss: At the high of the same candle
Take Profit: Equal distance below the entry, based on the TP Multiplier
In this example, a bearish AMC touches the Midnight Open during the NY AM Session and closes below the level.
🔹Beartrap Setup – Almost Manipulation Candle + Key Level
A beartrap setup forms when a bearish Almost Manipulation Candle (AMC) touches a toggled-on key level under the “Key Levels Used” section. The candle does not need to close above or below the level, it only needs to touch it. After this bearish AMC forms, a confirmation candle must close back above the AMC’s high during an enabled session under the “Sessions Used” section. The initial touch can occur before or outside the session, but the confirmation candle must close within an active session window.
To confirm the setup, the following conditions must be met:
The confirmation candle must close within the limit set by the Candles Between Confirmation input.
Its wick-to-body ratio must be less than or equal to the Trap Wick-to-Body Ratio input.
Once these conditions are met and price is above the 1-hour 50 EMA, the indicator marks:
Entry: At the close of the confirmation candle
Stop Loss: At the low of the confirmation candle
Take Profit: Equal distance above the entry, measured 1:1 from the candle’s body and scaled by the TP Multiplier
In this example, a bearish AMC touches the Midnight Open before price reverses and a confirmation candle closes above it. The confirmation candle forms during the London Session, has a large body with minimal wicks that meet the Trap Wick-to-Body Ratio requirement, and appears seven candles after the bearish AMC which is within the Candles Between Confirmation limit (10 by default).
🔹Bulltrap Setup – Almost Manipulation Candle + Key Level
A bulltrap setup forms when a bullish AMC touches a toggled-on key level under the “Key Levels Used” section. The candle does not need to close above or below the level; it only needs to touch it. After this bullish AMC forms, a confirmation candle must close back below the AMC’s low during an enabled session under the “Sessions Used” section. The initial touch can occur before or outside the session, but the confirmation candle must close within an active session window.
To confirm the setup, the following conditions must be met:
The confirmation candle must close within the limit set by the Candles Between Confirmation input.
Its wick-to-body ratio must be less than or equal to the Trap Wick-to-Body Ratio input.
Once these conditions are met and price is below the 1-hour 50 EMA, the indicator marks:
Entry: At the close of the confirmation candle
Stop Loss: At the high of the confirmation candle
Take Profit: Equal distance below the entry, measured 1:1 from the candle’s body and scaled by the TP Multiplier
In this example, a bullish AMC touches the NY Lunch Session Low before price reverses and a confirmation candle closes below it. The confirmation candle forms during the Asia Session, has a strong body with minimal wicks that meet the Trap Wick-to-Body Ratio requirement, and appears six candles after the bullish AMC which is within the Candles Between Confirmation limit.
🔹Long Setup – Manipulation Candle + Fair Value Gap
A long setup forms when a bullish Manipulation Candle touches a bullish higher timeframe Fair Value Gap (FVG) from one of the two higher timeframe inputs under the “Fair Value Gaps” section. The candle must close during an enabled session under the “Sessions Used” section. After the candle closes and price is above the 1-hour 50 EMA, the indicator marks:
Entry: At the close of the bullish Manipulation Candle
Stop Loss: At the low of the same candle
Take Profit: Equal distance above the entry, scaled by the TP Multiplier
In this example, a bullish MC taps into a bullish 1-hour FVG during the Asia Session.
🔹Short Setup – Manipulation Candle + Fair Value Gap
A short setup forms when a bearish Manipulation Candle touches a bearish higher timeframe FVG from one of the two selected higher timeframe inputs under the “Fair Value Gaps” section. The candle must also close during an enabled session under the “Sessions Used” section. After the candle closes and price is below the 1-hour 50 EMA, the indicator marks:
Entry: At the close of the bearish Manipulation Candle
Stop Loss: At the high of the same candle
Take Profit: Equal distance below the entry, scaled by the TP Multiplier
In this example, a bearish MC taps a bearish 1-hour FVG during the Asia Session.
🔹Beartrap Setup – Manipulation Candle + Fair Value Gap
A beartrap setup forms when a bearish Manipulation Candle touches a bullish or bearish higher timeframe FVG from one of the two higher timeframe inputs under the “Higher Timeframe FVG Settings” section. After the bearish MC forms, price must reverse and a confirmation candle must close above the bearish MC’s high during an enabled session under the “Sessions Used” section. The initial touch of the FVG can occur before or outside the session, but the confirmation candle must close within an active session window.
To confirm the setup, the following conditions must be met:
The confirmation candle must close within the limit set by the Candles Between Confirmation input.
Its wick-to-body ratio must be less than or equal to the Trap Wick-to-Body Ratio input.
Once these conditions are met and price is above the 1-hour 50 EMA, the indicator marks:
Entry: At the close of the confirmation candle
Stop Loss: At the low of the confirmation candle
Take Profit: Equal distance above the entry, measured 1:1 from the candle’s body and scaled by the TP Multiplier
In this example, a bearish MC taps a 1-hour bearish FVG, price reverses, and a confirmation candle closes above the bearish MC’s high. The confirmation candle forms during the London Session, has a strong body with minimal wicks that meet the Trap Wick-to-Body Ratio requirement, and appears two candles after the bearish MC which is within the Candles Between Confirmation limit.
🔹Bulltrap Setup – Manipulation Candle + Fair Value Gap
A bulltrap setup forms when a bullish MC touches a bearish or bullish higher timeframeFVG from one of the two higher timeframe inputs under the “Higher Timeframe FVG Settings” section. After the bullish MC forms, price must reverse and a confirmation candle must close below the MC’s low during an enabled session under the “Sessions Used” section. The initial touch of the FVG can occur before or outside the session, but the confirmation candle must close within an active session window.
To confirm the setup, the following conditions must be met:
The confirmation candle must close within the limit set by the Candles Between Confirmation input.
Its wick-to-body ratio must be less than or equal to the Trap Wick-to-Body Ratio input.
Once these conditions are met and price is below the 1-hour 50 EMA, the indicator marks:
Entry: At the close of the confirmation candle
Stop Loss: At the high of the confirmation candle
Take Profit: Equal distance below the entry, measured 1:1 from the candle’s body and scaled by the TP Multiplier
In this example, a bullish MC taps a 4-hour bearish FVG, price reverses, and a confirmation candle closes below the bullish MC’s low. The confirmation candle forms during the NY PM Session, has a strong body with minimal wicks that meet the Trap Wick-to-Body Ratio requirement, and appears six candles after the bullish MC which is within the Candles Between Confirmation limit.
🔹Long Setup – Almost Manipulation Candle + Fair Value Gap
A long setup forms when a bullish AMC touches a bullish higher timeframe FVG from one of the two higher timeframe inputs under the “Fair Value Gaps” section. The candle must close during an enabled session under the “Sessions Used” section. After the candle closes and price is above the 1-hour 50 EMA, the indicator marks:
Entry: At the close of the bullish AMC
Stop Loss: At the low of the same candle
Take Profit: Equal distance above the entry, scaled by the TP Multiplier
In this example, a bullish AMC taps into a bullish 1-hour FVG during the London Session.
🔹Short Setup – Almost Manipulation Candle + Fair Value Gap
A short setup forms when a bearish AMC touches a bearish higher timeframe FVG from one of the two selected higher timeframe inputs under the “Fair Value Gaps” section. The candle must also close during an enabled session under the “Sessions Used” section. After the candle closes and price is below the 1-hour 50 EMA, the indicator marks:
Entry: At the close of the bearish AMC
Stop Loss: At the high of the same candle
Take Profit: Equal distance below the entry, scaled by the TP Multiplier
In this example, a bearish AMC taps a bearish 1-hour FVG during the NY PM Session.
🔹Beartrap Setup – Almost Manipulation Candle + Fair Value Gap
A beartrap setup forms when a bearish AMC touches a bullish or bearish higher timeframe FVG from one of the two higher timeframe inputs under the “Higher Timeframe FVG Settings” section. After the bearish AMC forms, price must reverse and a confirmation candle must close above the bearish AMC’s high during an enabled session under the “Sessions Used” section. The initial touch of the FVG can occur before or outside the session, but the confirmation candle must close within an active session window.
To confirm the setup, the following conditions must be met:
The confirmation candle must close within the limit set by the Candles Between Confirmation input.
Its wick-to-body ratio must be less than or equal to the Trap Wick-to-Body Ratio input.
Once these conditions are met and price is above the 1-hour 50 EMA, the indicator marks:
Entry: At the close of the confirmation candle
Stop Loss: At the low of the confirmation candle
Take Profit: Equal distance above the entry, measured 1:1 from the candle’s body and scaled by the TP Multiplier
In this example, a bearish AMC taps a 4-hour bearish FVG, price reverses, and a confirmation candle closes above the bearish AMC’s high. The confirmation candle forms during the NY PM Session, has a strong body with minimal wicks that meet the Trap Wick-to-Body Ratio requirement, and appears seven candles after the bearish AMC, which is within the Candles Between Confirmation limit.
🔹Bulltrap Setup – Almost Manipulation Candle + Fair Value Gap
A bulltrap setup forms when a bullish AMC touches a bearish or bullish higher timeframe FVG from one of the two higher timeframe inputs under the “Higher Timeframe FVG Settings” section. After the bullish AMC forms, price must reverse and a confirmation candle must close below the AMC’s low during an enabled session under the “Sessions Used” section. The initial touch of the FVG can occur before or outside the session, but the confirmation candle must close within an active session window.
To confirm the setup, the following conditions must be met:
The confirmation candle must close within the limit set by the Candles Between Confirmation input.
Its wick-to-body ratio must be less than or equal to the Trap Wick-to-Body Ratio input.
Once these conditions are met and price is below the 1-hour 50 EMA, the indicator marks:
Entry: At the close of the confirmation candle
Stop Loss: At the high of the confirmation candle
Take Profit: Equal distance below the entry, measured 1:1 from the candle’s body and scaled by the TP Multiplier
In this example, a bullish AMC taps a 1-hour bullish FVG, price reverses, and a confirmation candle closes below the bullish AMC’s low. The confirmation candle forms during the Asia Session, has a strong body with minimal wicks that meet the Trap Wick-to-Body Ratio requirement, and appears six candles after the bullish AMC, which is within the Candles Between Confirmation limit.
🔹Signal Style Customization
The Manipulation Model indicator provides full visual customization for all signal elements, allowing users to easily adjust the appearance of entry, stop loss, and take profit labels.
Label Colors:
Users can customize the label color for Long Setups (Long and Beartrap) and Short Setups (Short and Bulltrap).
Long and Beartrap setups share the same label color.
Short and Bulltrap setups share the same label color.
Label text color can also be customized and applied globally to all signal labels.
Stop Loss (SL) and Take Profit (TP) Labels:
The SL and TP label colors can be customized independently.
Users can toggle SL Labels and TP Labels on or off. When turned off, the corresponding labels are hidden, but their levels remain active on the chart.
Entry, Stop Loss, and Take Profit Lines:
Each of these lines can be individually toggled on or off.
Entry Line: Marks the entry price level.
Stop Loss Line: Displays the SL level derived from each setup’s logic.
Take Profit Line: Displays the TP level calculated using the Take Profit Multiplier setting.
Users can also toggle the labels for each line on or off and adjust the color for each line type independently.
WIN RATE DASHBOARD:
The Win Rate Dashboard gives traders a quick way to see the recent performance of their enabled setups. It automatically calculates and displays win rates for each signal type turned on under the “General Configuration” section, based on the sessions and key levels currently active in the settings.
The dashboard updates in real time, showing both the win rate percentage and total trade count for all enabled signal types combined. It looks back at a set number of bars to calculate results, providing a simple performance snapshot directly on your chart.
How It Works:
When a signal triggers, the indicator tracks whether price first reaches the Take Profit (TP) or Stop Loss (SL) level.
A winning trade is recorded when the take profit is hit before the stop loss.
A losing trade is recorded when the stop loss is hit before the take profit.
The win rate = (Winning Trades / Total Trades) x 100
🔹Dashboard Customization:
Users can adjust the dashboard’s appearance with the following settings:
Background Color
Frame Color
Border Color
Text Color
You can also toggle the dashboard on or off from the settings menu. It appears in the top-right corner of the chart by default and its position cannot be changed.
🔹Disclaimer:
The Win Rate Dashboard provides historical performance data based on the signals and conditions you’ve enabled. These results are calculated from past bars and are not indicative of future performance or profitability.
ALERTS:
The Manipulation Model indicator includes full alert functionality powered by AnyAlert(), allowing users to receive notifications for all major setups and level breaks in real time.
Users can choose exactly which alerts they want to receive under the “Alerts” section of the settings. Once your preferred alerts are toggled on, you can create a TradingView alert using the AnyAlert() condition. This will automatically trigger alerts for all selected events as they occur on your chart.
Available Alerts:
Long Setup
Short Setup
Bulltrap Setup
Beartrap Setup
Manipulation Candle
Almost Manipulation Candle
Previous Day High/Low Break
Current Day Open Break
Previous Week High/Low Break
Current Week Open Break
Previous Month High/Low Break
Current Month Open Break
Asia Session High/Low Break
London Session High/Low Break
NY AM Session High/Low Break
NYSE Session High/Low Break
London Close Session High/Low Break
NY PM Session High/Low Break
Midnight Open Break
To receive alerts:
Open the alert creation window in TradingView
Select “Manipulation Model ” as the condition
Choose AnyAlert() from the dropdown
Create the alert
IMPORTANT NOTES:
TradingView has limitations when running features on multiple timeframes, which can result in the following restriction:
Computation Error:
The computation of using MTF features is very intensive on TradingView. This can sometimes cause calculation timeouts. When this occurs, simply force the recalculation by modifying one indicator’s settings or by removing the indicator and adding it to your chart again.
UNIQUENESS:
The Manipulation Model is unique because every setup type is fully rule-based and tied to strict structural logic. Traders can control exactly how signals form by selecting which candle types are used, which key levels and sessions are active, and whether entries trigger from Key Levels, Fair Value Gaps, or both. All setups use objective rules for confirmation, wick-to-body ratio, and higher timeframe bias. The indicator also provides full customization for visuals, alerts, and trade parameters like TP and SL multipliers. A built-in Win Rate Dashboard tracks real-time performance for all enabled setup types based on the user’s active sessions and signal filters. Together, these features make it a complete, mechanical implementation of the Funded Brothers Manipulation Model and it works across all asset classes including stocks, crypto, forex, and futures.
The Whale HunterLiquid Hunters - The Whale Hunter
Advanced detection system powered by the proprietary Snapback Index (SBI) - identifying whale-driven market events through extreme market conditions with volume convergence, within SBI hunting Grounds.
Overview
The Whale Hunter combines institutional-grade spike detection with the proprietary Snapback Index (SBI) to pinpoint whale Moves forcing capitulation events. When extreme conditions align with critical SBI levels, the market reveals where large players are playing or aggressively repositioning.
Core Technology: The SBI System
📊 Snapback Index (SBI) - Proprietary Multi-indicator Framework
The SBI is a sophisticated Indicator specifically calibrated to detect:
Critical snapback zones where institutional pressure peaks
Mean reversion points with statistical edge
Unlike standard Indicators, the SBI framework is designed to identify pressure points that would cause a reversal
🐋 Dual-Confirmation System
Whale events require BOTH conditions:
Whale Moves: Unusual surge's indicating possible forced liquidations or whale repositioning
Extreme SBI Level: Snapback Index reaches critical thresholds
This dual-gate system filters out noise and captures only the highest-probability institutional footprints.
⚡ Real-Time Whale Detection
LONG signals when extreme selling pressure exhausts at critical SBI levels
SHORT signals when extreme buying pressure exhausts at critical SBI levels
Detects whale accumulation, distribution, forced exits, and institutional repositioning
Signals confirm on candle close - zero repainting
🎛️ Customizable Hunt Parameters
Hunt Intensity: How large is your hunt (1.0-10.0x)
SBI Intensity: Adjust extreme threshold (30-90 levels)
Hunt Range: Auto-scaling or manual entry
Direction Filter: Focus on LONG only, SHORT only, or both
📈 Professional Dashboard
Real-time whale event counter
Separate LONG vs SHORT statistics
Last event tracker with time elapsed
Clean, professional interface
Intelligent Hunt Range
Fully Auto Mode
Automatically adjusts the range sensitivity based on timeframe:
Semi Auto Mode
Manual control over Target Range for custom strategies
Identifiers
Liquidation Cascades: Leveraged positions getting wiped out
Capitulation Events: Maximum fear/greed with forced selling/buying
Whale Accumulation: Smart money entering at SBI extremes
Institutional Reversals: Large players repositioning at critical levels
Optimal Markets:
High-liquidity crypto perpetuals
Major forex pairs with leverage
Liquid stock indices
Any market with significant institutional/whale activity
Performance Characteristics
Higher Hunt Intensity = Fewer signals, higher conviction
Higher SBI Intensity = More extreme conditions required
Timeframe matters: 15m+ shows clearer institutional footprints
Best performance in markets with visible whale/leverage activity
Signal frequency varies by market volatility
🔔 Alert System
Real-time notifications when whale events detected:
"WHALE EVENT - LONG" signals
"WHALE EVENT - SHORT" signals
Includes symbol, direction, and price
Works with TradingView mobile alerts
⚠️ Risk Disclosure
Whale detection does not guarantee reversals
SBI extremes can extend further in strong trends
Always use stop losses and proper position sizing
Past whale events do not predict future performance
Best used as confluence with other analysis
Powered by the Snapback Index (SBI) - Liquid Hunter's proprietary momentum framework for institutional pressure detection.
ICT Sigma Hybrid FVGThis indicator combines three analytical components—statistical volatility modeling, ICT imbalance logic, and higher-timeframe bias filtering—to help traders interpret displacement-driven price inefficiencies. The goal is to reduce noise and highlight only meaningful FVGs that occur with sufficient volatility and directional context.
Sigma Volatility Zones
The script calculates statistically normalized deviation levels using a multi-regime standard deviation blended with ATR.
This produces adaptive volatility zones that:
Expand during trending or high-volatility periods
Contract during consolidation
Highlight extremes more accurately than fixed standard deviations
These zones help users identify where price is operating in premium/discount relative to recent volatility.
Fair Value Gaps With Displacement Scoring
Every potential FVG is evaluated using a displacement score based on candle body expansion, wick displacement, and relative move efficiency. FVGs that do not exceed the minimum score are filtered out. This ensures the script only displays gaps associated with meaningful movement, not minor pricing noise.
Optional Higher-Timeframe Bias Filter
The HTF bias engine evaluates structure using selected higher-timeframe EMAs.
When enabled, the indicator:
Shows bullish FVGs only in bullish higher-timeframe conditions
Shows bearish FVGs only in bearish conditions
Hides counter-trend FVGs that may have lower reliability
Users may disable this to see all qualifying gaps regardless of bias.
ATR-Adaptive Volatility Conditioning
ATR is blended into the model so the displacement score and sigma zones adjust automatically to sudden volatility changes such as:
Major economic releases
Earnings
High-impact market events
Overnight volatility shifts
This helps maintain consistent FVG quality during rapidly changing conditions.
How to Use the Indicator:
Use sigma levels to understand whether price is extended or discounted relative to recent volatility.
Monitor FVGs that appear within or near sigma extremes to identify potential exhaustion or continuation zones.
Combine HTF bias with LTF displacement gaps to align intraday entries with broader directional flow.
ATR-adjusted scoring helps distinguish between meaningful inefficiencies and low-quality gaps.
Example 1 — Intraday Sigma Expansion & Displacement FVG Reaction
Figure 1. Price collapses from a 4.5σ extreme during a volatility expansion event.
Only high-impact FVGs are shown due to the displacement filter, removing low-quality gaps.
Sigma bands expand dynamically as volatility increases, illustrating how the model adapts automatically.
Example 2 — Higher-Timeframe Sigma Compression After a Major Trend Leg
Figure 2. After a large macro move, sigma levels compress tightly, forming a volatility cluster.
These HTF sigma zones later act as reaction levels during continuation.
This demonstrates why the model blends HTF sigma structure with LTF displacement gaps for alignment.
Recommended Settings
Standard deviation lookback: 100
ATR length: 50
ATR blend weight: 0.5
Minimum Z-score: 1.8
Sigma levels: 1.5 / 3 / 4.5
HTF bias: Daily (optional)
FVG displacement filter: On
XAUUSD Scalper — VolEx + Imbalance (Cleaned)this scalping technique is only applicable for Gold Scalp Trading.
Footprint Safe FinalThis script is made for guide purpose only. It has some few important functions that can help you with your trading strategy.
Trend Drawing + OB Signal (MTF) [ASCII]Script Description: Advanced Multi-Timeframe Trend Lines & OB/OS Signal
Overview
This advanced Pine Script indicator is designed to identify and project key support and resistance levels using pivot-based trend lines across multiple timeframes. It combines this powerful trend analysis with a sophisticated Overbought/Oversold (OB/OS) detection system using CCI and Bollinger Bands, providing clear trading signals with integrated alert functionality.
Key Features
1. Multi-Timeframe Trend Lines
Automated Pivot Detection: Automatically identifies significant swing highs and lows based on user-defined left/right bar parameters
Smart Timeframe Adaptation: Uses different sensitivity settings for each timeframe (15min to 1Week) for optimal pivot detection
Dynamic Line Projection: Draws trend lines connecting the two most recent pivots and extends them forward
Flexible Source Selection: Choose between Close price, Wick extremes, or Auto mode (Auto uses Wick for higher timeframes, Close for lower timeframes)
2. Advanced OB/OS Detection System
Dual Indicator Confirmation: Combines CCI momentum and Bollinger Band position for reliable signals
Customizable Parameters: Adjustable CCI length, OB/OS thresholds, and Bollinger Band settings
Bar Confirmation Option: Optional wait-for-close confirmation to avoid false signals
Visual Markers: Clear triangle markers above/below bars for quick signal identification
3. Timeframe Support
Available Timeframes: 15min, 30min, 1h, 2h, 4h, 8h, 12h, 1D, 1W
Independent Settings: Custom left/right bar parameters for each timeframe
Automatic Adaptation: Script automatically applies the correct settings for your current chart timeframe
Input Parameters
Trend Lines Configuration
Left/Right Bars: Defines the pivot detection sensitivity for each timeframe
Line Length: Controls how far trend lines extend into the future
Line Source: Choose between Close, Wick, or Auto selection
Colors: Customizable support/resistance line colors
OB/OS Signal Settings
CCI Parameters: Length and OB/OS thresholds
Bollinger Bands: Length and multiplier for band width
Plot Options: Toggle OB markers and bar confirmation
Signal Logic
OB UP Signal (Short Bias)
Conditions: CCI ≥ OB threshold AND Close ≥ Upper Bollinger Band
Marker: Red triangle down above bar
Alert Direction: SHORT
OB DOWN Signal (Long Bias)
Conditions: CCI ≤ OS threshold AND Close ≤ Lower Bollinger Band
Marker: Green triangle up below bar
Alert Direction: LONG
Alert System
The script includes pre-formatted JSON alerts for external integration:
Structured data format with symbol, timeframe, direction, and signal type
Secret key for authentication (replace "MY_SECRET" with your actual key)
Compatible with webhook services and custom alert handlers
Usage Tips
Timeframe Selection: Use higher timeframes (4H-Daily) for major levels, lower timeframes for precise entries
Parameter Tuning: Adjust left/right bars based on market volatility - increase for smoother trends, decrease for more reactive lines
Confirmation: Combine trend line breaks with OB/OS signals for high-probability setups
Risk Management: Always use proper stop losses - trend lines indicate potential areas, not guaranteed reversals
Technical Notes
Built with Pine Script v6
Maximum 200 lines/labels to maintain performance
Works on all asset types (forex, stocks, crypto)
Optimized for real-time and historical analysis
This script provides institutional-grade trend analysis with retail-friendly signals, making complex multi-timeframe analysis accessible to traders of all experience levels.
This description covers all the technical aspects while being accessible for users.
BOS/CHOCH Demand & SupplyThis indicator automatically identifies and plots Supply and Demand zones based on Smart Money Concepts (SMC) methodology. It detects structural breaks in price action and marks the origin zones that initiated these moves.
How It Works (Technical Methodology)
1. Swing Point Detection
The indicator uses Pine Script's ta.pivothigh() and ta.pivotlow() functions to identify swing highs and lows. Users can input multiple lookback periods (e.g., 1, 2, 3, 5, 11, 15, 20) to detect structure across different timeframe perspectives simultaneously.
2. Break of Structure (BOS) Detection
A Bullish BOS is confirmed when:
Current candle closes above the last swing high
Previous candle's high was still below that swing high
The current swing high is higher than the previous swing high (trend continuation)
A Bearish BOS is confirmed when:
Current candle closes below the last swing low
Previous candle's low was still above that swing low
The current swing low is lower than the previous swing low (trend continuation)
3. Change of Character (CHOCH) Detection
A Bullish CHOCH is confirmed when:
Price breaks above the last swing high
But that swing high was lower than the previous swing high (potential reversal signal)
A Bearish CHOCH is confirmed when:
Price breaks below the last swing low
But that swing low was higher than the previous swing low (potential reversal signal)
4. Inducement / Liquidity Grab Filter (Optional)
When enabled, zones are only drawn if the swing point that created them first grabbed liquidity from the previous swing:
For Demand zones: The swing low must have traded below the previous swing low before the bullish break
For Supply zones: The swing high must have traded above the previous swing high before the bearish break
This filter helps identify higher-probability zones where stop-losses were likely triggered before the move.
5. Zone Construction
Demand Zone (Bullish):
Top boundary: max(open, close) of the swing low candle
Bottom boundary: low of the swing low candle
Supply Zone (Bearish):
Top boundary: high of the swing high candle
Bottom boundary: min(open, close) of the swing high candle
This captures the candle body-to-wick range where institutional orders likely reside.
6. Zone Lifecycle Management
Active Zone: Displayed in green (demand) or red (supply)
Mitigated Zone: When price touches the zone but doesn't break it, the zone turns gray (indicating partial fill)
Broken Zone: When price fully breaks through the zone, it is automatically deleted from the chart
How to Use
Demand Zones (Green): Look for long entries when price returns to these zones. The zone represents where buying pressure previously overcame selling.
Supply Zones (Red): Look for short entries when price returns to these zones. The zone represents where selling pressure previously overcame buying.
BOS Zones: Indicate trend continuation - trade in the direction of the break.
CHOCH Zones: Indicate potential reversal - these are early warning signals of trend change.
Enable "Require Inducement" for higher-quality setups where liquidity was grabbed before the structural break.
Multi-Lookback Periods: Using multiple values helps identify zones across different structural levels. Smaller values catch minor structure; larger values catch major structure.
Disclaimer
This indicator is a technical analysis tool and should be used in conjunction with other forms of analysis. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always use proper risk management.
CVD Imbalance against pricethis script allows you to site the Delta Imbalance against the current price. This will give you an insight on wether to enter the trades.
Support & Resitance LinesIntroduction:
Support & Resistance levels are time consuming to mark on charts. They also must be maintained. If the user has multiple charts they analyze, this adds to the workload. This indicator attempts to automate that work flow for the user.
Description:
Psychological Support and Resistances
are marked with a horizontal ray and labeled.
Levels marked include the 1 Month, 1 Week, and the Daily.
If a candle closes on the marked levels, the horizontal ray marking that level will disappear.
Volume Based Support and Resistances [/i
With the fixed range volume profile tool, marked levels include the point of control(POC) and the Value Areas (VA). This includes both the Value Area Low (VAL) and the Value Area High (VAH). Levels marked include the 1 Year, 6 Month, and the 1 Month fixed range volume profile.
If a candle closes on the marked levels, the horizontal ray marking that level will disappear.
How to use:
1) Turn on indicator and make sure you are on the 1D time frame.
2) Find areas of high confluence and mark with rectangular box.
3) Once all areas are marked, turn off indicator to save CPU time.
4) It is now ready to use and you can scan the chart using multiple time frames.
Useful Tips:
1) Use this tool to see if these levels marked are respected in forward testing.
2) You can turn off labels and color code horizontal rays to make tool run more efficiently for the CPU.
3) Use RSI, MACD, Wave Trend with Crosses , or any other oscillator to identify divergences once price hits support & resistance. Observe if price reacts.
4) Confluence is key, the higher the confluence, the better.
ADR Day Levels ParmezanIntraday Average Daily Range Framework Based on Day-Open Expansion
ADR Day Levels — Parmezan v10 is an intraday volatility-awareness tool that shows how far price has moved relative to its typical daily range.
The indicator plots dynamic levels around the current Day Open, allowing traders to instantly see whether the market is trading inside normal volatility or breaking outside of expected bounds.
This tool is designed for Forex, Gold, and Indices — any instrument with a meaningful daily range.
3 day look backThis script is designed to help traders visually compare daily liquidity behavior between two correlated assets — for example, the Nasdaq (NQ) and the S&P500 (ES).
It plots each day’s High and Low, aligned from Midnight to Midnight, with a clean session structure. This makes it easier to identify:
SMT (Smart Money Technique) divergences
liquidity grabs
daily highs/lows sweeps
relative strength/weakness between assets
intraday bias shifts based on daily structure
What the script does
Reconstructs each trading day from 00:00 to 00:00, regardless of session irregularities.
Plots the High and Low of every completed day.
Allows users to display as many past days as they want (custom “look-back” parameter).
Automatically merges the weekend with Friday for assets where Saturday/Sunday sessions are fragmented.
Includes a manual midnight offset (–12h to +12h) to fix timezone inconsistencies on TradingView charts (common on futures).
Optional real-time lines for the current day.
No excessive right-side extensions for clean intraday reading.
Why this is useful
When comparing paired assets (e.g., NQ vs ES), liquidity behavior is often different.
This script makes it easy to spot:
when one asset makes a new daily high while the other doesn’t
asymmetrical liquidity sweeps
SMT-based divergence setups
liquidity grabs at daily levels
intraday directional bias shifts
About the other indicators shown on the chart
In the example chart, two additional indicators are used only for clarity and structure:
Day of the Week — displays the weekday on each session for easier orientation.
Vertical Line Timeline — draws a clean separator line between days.
These indicators are not required for this High/Low script to work.
They simply help visually organize sessions and make daily structure easier to read when comparing two assets side by side.
How to use
Open two assets (e.g., NQ1! and ES1!) side by side.
Apply this script on both charts.
Set the same timeframe.
Choose how many days back you want to visualize (look-back parameter).
Observe how each asset interacts with its daily High/Low.
Look for SMT divergences and liquidity-based setups.
Main features
Midnight-to-Midnight alignment
Weekend fusion
Manual offset for perfect timing
Adjustable daily look-back
Clean daily liquidity
Optional dynamic daily levels
Ideal for SMT/liquidity-based intraday trading
Momentum Master v1# Momentum Master v1 - Multi-Strategy Trading System
## SCRIPT OVERVIEW
Momentum Master v1 is a multi-strategy trading system that integrates 6 distinct trading methodologies (EMA Crossover, RSI Mean Reversion, Breakout, MACD Crossover, Bollinger Bands, Volume Breakout) through a shared risk management pipeline. This script implements a proprietary integration framework that creates synergistic value beyond what individual indicators provide, combining advanced technical analysis techniques with institutional flow analysis.
## TECHNICAL METHODOLOGY
### Multi-Strategy Signal Generation Framework
The script operates on a shared execution framework where all six trading strategies share the same risk management system, but each strategy uses its own unique entry logic:
1. **EMA Crossover System**: Detects momentum shifts using configurable fast/slow EMA periods (Standard 9/21, Fast 7/17, Slow 13/26, or Custom)
2. **RSI Mean Reversion**: Identifies overbought/oversold conditions for counter-trend opportunities
3. **Breakout Detection**: Captures price breakouts from consolidation zones
4. **MACD Crossover**: Uses MACD line crossovers to confirm trend changes
5. **Bollinger Bands**: Trades bounces from band extremes and breakouts
6. **Volume Breakout**: Confirms moves with above-average volume
**Why This Integration Creates Unique Value:**
This is not a simple indicator mashup. The proprietary integration framework creates synergistic value through:
- **Shared Risk Management**: All strategies share ATR-based stop loss calculation and multiple take profit levels (TP1-TP6 with ratios 1:2, 1:4, 1:6, 1:8, 1:10, 1:12)
- **Adaptive Confidence Scoring**: The system evaluates market context from multiple perspectives simultaneously
- **Shared Filter System**: Optional filters (RSI extremes, ADX trend strength, Volume confirmation, POC proximity) apply uniformly across all strategies
## FLOW ANALYSIS INTEGRATION
### Fair Value Gap (FVG) Retracement Validation
The script implements proprietary FVG detection with retracement validation logic:
- **200-bar lookback** with **20% ATR tolerance** for gap identification
- **Retracement confirmation**: Signals can require price to retrace into a recent FVG before entry (optional filter)
- **Size filtering**: Only displays FVGs above minimum ATR threshold (configurable)
- **Visual tracking**: Shows last N FVGs with color-coded boxes (bullish green, bearish red)
**How FVG Integration Enhances Strategy Signals:**
When a strategy generates a signal, the FVG system validates whether price has recently retraced into an institutional order flow gap. This adds a layer of confirmation that the move is supported by institutional activity, not just retail momentum.
### Order Block Detection with Directional Alignment
- **Institutional accumulation/distribution zones**: Identifies the last bullish/bearish candle before a significant move
- **Directional filter**: Optional setting to only allow trades aligned with the most recent order block direction
- **ATR-based size filtering**: Filters out noise by requiring minimum order block size
- **Visual display**: Shows order blocks as colored boxes extending N bars forward
**Integration Logic:**
Order blocks represent areas where institutions accumulated or distributed positions. When a strategy signal occurs near an order block, it indicates higher probability that the move will continue in the block's direction.
### Multi-Timeframe POC (Point of Control) Analysis
The script calculates and displays POC levels from multiple timeframes:
- **Volume Profile POC**: Highest volume price over last N bars (configurable lookback)
- **Session POC**: Point of control for current trading session
- **Daily POC**: Daily volume-weighted average price
- **Weekly POC**: Weekly volume-weighted average price (optional)
**POC Proximity Filtering:**
Optional filters allow signals only when price is within X ATR of a POC level. This ensures entries occur at statistically significant price levels where liquidity is concentrated.
## FIBONACCI EXTENSION SYSTEM
### Dynamic Fibonacci Calculation
- **Swing-based detection**: Automatically identifies swing highs and lows using configurable lookback period
- **Extension levels**: Calculates Fibonacci extension levels (0.618, 0.786, 1.0, 1.272, 1.414, 1.618, 2.0, 2.618)
- **Retracement levels**: Shows standard retracement levels (0.236, 0.382, 0.5, 0.618, 0.786)
- **Negative levels**: Optional negative Fibonacci levels (-0.27, -0.618) for extended targets
**How Fibonacci Enhances Risk Management:**
Take profit levels are automatically calculated using Fibonacci extension mathematics. The system identifies the swing structure and projects potential reversal zones, allowing traders to set targets based on mathematical probability rather than arbitrary price levels.
## LIQUIDITY ZONE DETECTION
### Buy and Sell Side Liquidity
- **Swing-based liquidity zones**: Identifies recent swing highs (sell-side liquidity) and swing lows (buy-side liquidity)
- **Configurable lookback**: Adjustable period for liquidity zone detection
- **Visual display**: Horizontal lines extending N bars forward to show liquidity targets
- **Maximum zones**: Limits display to most recent N zones to avoid chart clutter
**Trading Application:**
Liquidity zones represent areas where stop losses are likely clustered. Price often moves to "sweep" these liquidity zones before reversing, creating high-probability entry opportunities.
## RISK MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
### ATR-Based Stop Loss Calculation
- **Dynamic stop placement**: Stop loss calculated using ATR (Average True Range) with configurable multiplier
- **Adaptive to volatility**: Stop loss automatically adjusts to current market volatility conditions
- **Configurable ATR period**: Default 14-period ATR, adjustable from 5-30 periods
- **SL multiplier**: Adjustable from 0.5x to 10x ATR for different risk profiles
### Multiple Take Profit Levels
The system supports up to 6 take profit levels with fixed risk-reward ratios:
- **TP1**: 1:2 risk-reward ratio
- **TP2**: 1:4 risk-reward ratio
- **TP3**: 1:6 risk-reward ratio
- **TP4**: 1:8 risk-reward ratio (optional)
- **TP5**: 1:10 risk-reward ratio (optional)
- **TP6**: 1:12 risk-reward ratio (optional)
**Why Multiple TP Levels:**
This allows partial profit-taking at key Fibonacci extension levels while letting winners run. The system tracks win rates for each TP level, helping traders optimize their exit strategy.
## SIGNAL FILTERS (OPTIONAL ENHANCEMENTS)
### RSI Extreme Filter
- **Avoid overbought/oversold extremes**: Prevents entries when RSI is in extreme zones (default: >70 overbought, <30 oversold)
- **Configurable thresholds**: Adjustable RSI levels and calculation period
- **Purpose**: Reduces false signals in exhausted moves
### ADX Trend Strength Filter
- **Avoid choppy markets**: Only allows trades when ADX indicates trending conditions (default: ADX > 20)
- **Configurable threshold**: Adjustable ADX minimum value (10-50)
- **Purpose**: Filters out low-probability trades in ranging markets
### Volume Confirmation
- **Volume multiplier**: Requires volume above X times average (default: 1.1x)
- **Purpose**: Ensures moves are supported by institutional participation
### POC Proximity Filters
- **Volume POC filter**: Only enter when price is near Volume Profile POC
- **Session POC filter**: Only enter when price is near Session POC
- **Daily POC filter**: Only enter when price is near Daily POC
- **Weekly POC filter**: Only enter when price is near Weekly POC
- **Proximity threshold**: Configurable ATR multiplier for "near" definition (default: 2.0x ATR)
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## DIVERGENCE DETECTION
### MFI (Money Flow Index) Divergence
- **Bullish divergence**: Price makes lower low, MFI makes higher low (potential reversal up)
- **Bearish divergence**: Price makes higher high, MFI makes lower high (potential reversal down)
- **Configurable lookback**: Adjustable period for divergence detection (default: 100 bars)
- **Minimum bars between divergences**: Prevents duplicate signals (default: 10 bars)
- **Advanced thresholds**: Separate thresholds for RSI, price, and MFI divergence strength
**Note**: Divergence detection is visual-only and does not filter trades. It provides additional market context for discretionary traders.
## MARKET CONTEXT TOOLS
### Session High/Low Lines
- **Recent session extremes**: Displays horizontal lines for session high and low
- **Configurable lookback**: Adjustable period for session calculation (default: 10 bars)
- **Purpose**: Identifies key intraday support/resistance levels
### Swing Point Detection
- **Automatic swing identification**: Marks significant swing highs and lows
- **Visual reference**: Helps identify market structure and trend direction
### Signal Overview Table
Real-time technical analysis overview:
- **Current RSI**: Relative Strength Index value
- **ATR**: Current Average True Range
- **ADX**: Average Directional Index (trend strength)
- **EMA status**: Current fast/slow EMA relationship (Bullish/Bearish/Neutral)
- **POC levels**: Current price relative to POC levels
- **Confidence score**: Calculated confidence percentage based on confluence
- **Volume trend**: Current volume trend direction
## CHART DISPLAY OPTIONS
### Entry/SL/TP Lines
- **Visual trade management**: Displays entry price, stop loss, and all take profit levels as horizontal lines
- **Configurable length**: Lines extend N bars forward (default: 30 bars)
- **Color-coded**: Different colors for entry, stop loss, and each TP level
### Win/Loss Labels
- **Trade verification**: Displays up to 500 individual win/loss labels on chart
- **Visual feedback**: Green labels for wins, red labels for losses
- **Performance tracking**: Helps verify strategy performance visually
## USAGE INSTRUCTIONS
### Initial Setup
1. **Select Strategy Mode**: Choose your preferred trading strategy from the dropdown (EMA Crossover, RSI Mean Reversion, Breakout, MACD Crossover, Bollinger Bands, Volume Breakout, or Disabled)
2. **Configure Risk Management**:
- Set ATR Length for stop loss calculation (default: 14)
- Set SL ATR Multiplier (default: 1.0)
- Enable additional TP levels if desired (TP4-TP6 are optional)
3. **Adjust Strategy Parameters**: Each strategy has its own settings group. Configure EMA periods, RSI settings, MACD parameters, etc., based on your selected strategy.
### Recommended Settings by Market Type
**Forex/Crypto (High Volatility)**:
- EMA Mode: Fast (7/17) or Custom (3/21)
- SL ATR Multiplier: 1.5-2.0
- Enable FVG retracement filter
- Enable Order Block directional filter
**Stocks (Moderate Volatility)**:
- EMA Mode: Standard (9/21)
- SL ATR Multiplier: 1.0-1.5
- Enable ADX filter to avoid choppy markets
- Enable Volume confirmation
**Indices (Lower Volatility)**:
- EMA Mode: Slow (13/26)
- SL ATR Multiplier: 0.8-1.2
- Enable POC proximity filters
- Enable RSI extreme filter
### Advanced Configuration
1. **Enable Optional Filters**: Navigate to "Signal Filters" section and enable filters that match your trading style
2. **Configure Market Analysis Tools**: Adjust FVG, Order Block, Fibonacci, and POC settings in their respective sections
3. **Customize Display**: Toggle chart display options to show/hide various elements based on your preference
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## WHY THIS INDICATOR COMBINATION CREATES UNIQUE VALUE
### Multi-Layered Confluence Analysis
This script is not a simple indicator mashup. It implements a proprietary integration framework that creates synergistic value through three layers of analysis:
**Layer 1: Fibonacci Mathematics**
- Golden Zone identification (61.8%-78.6% retracement zone) using three-point trend-based calculation
- Extension targets based on swing structure mathematics
- Statistically significant retracement areas where price is likely to reverse
**Layer 2: Institutional Flow Analysis**
- Fair Value Gaps (FVGs) identify order flow gaps where price must return
- Order Blocks mark institutional accumulation/distribution zones
- Multi-timeframe POC analysis shows where liquidity is concentrated
- Liquidity zones identify where stop losses cluster
**Layer 3: Multi-Strategy Signal Generation**
- Six different entry methodologies provide multiple perspectives
- Shared risk management ensures consistent position sizing
- Adaptive confidence scoring evaluates confluence from all three layers
- Optional filters allow customization for different market conditions
### Proprietary Integration Framework
The unique value comes from how these components work together:
1. **Strategy generates signal** → 2. **FVG/Order Block validates institutional support** → 3. **POC confirms liquidity level** → 4. **Fibonacci provides target zones** → 5. **Risk management calculates optimal SL/TP placement**
This creates a complete trading system, not just a collection of indicators.
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## TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- **Pine Script Version**: v6
- **Chart Type**: Overlay (displays on price chart)
- **Max Bars Back**: 5000 (for historical analysis)
- **Max Labels**: 500 (for win/loss tracking)
- **Compatibility**: Works on all timeframes and instruments
- **Performance**: Optimized for real-time execution
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## DISCLAIMER
This script is a technical analysis tool and does not constitute financial, investment, trading, or other types of advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always use proper risk management and never risk more than you can afford to lose. The script's signals are based on mathematical calculations and should be used in conjunction with your own analysis and risk management practices.
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## SUPPORT AND ACCESS
This is an invite-only script. To request access:
1. Visit: www.pinescriptedge.com
2. Include your TradingView username and brief trading experience
3. Access will be reviewed and granted within 24 hours
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## VERSION INFORMATION
**Momentum Master v1** - Initial release with multi-strategy framework and institutional flow analysis integration.
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Liquidity ThermometerThis is a universal indicator that assesses market liquidity based on five key market parameters: volume, volatility, candlestick range, body size, and price momentum.
The indicator does not use open interest data and is suitable for all markets, including spot, futures, and Forex.
This indicator normalizes each metric historically and creates a composite index between 0 and 1, where higher values correspond to a stable and calm market environment, and lower values indicate periods of increased risk and potential liquidity stress.
LT generates an integral liquidity index in the range based on five normalized components:
-nVol — normalized volume, reflecting trading density and activity.
-nATR — the volatility component (ATR), inverted, as high volatility is typically associated with declining liquidity.
-nRange — the normalized candlestick range, also inverted to assess the structural narrowness of the price movement.
-nBody — the normalized candlestick body size (|close − open|), inverted to assess the balance of supply and demand.
-nMove — the normalized value of the price impulse movement (|Δclose|), reflecting short-term price spikes.
Each metric is linearly normalized over a sliding window (200 bars) using the formula:
norm(x) = (x − min) / (max − min),
where at max = min, the value is fixed at 0.5 to ensure stability.
The ALT index is calculated as a weighted combination:
ALT = 0.35 nVol + 0.20 (1 − nATR) + 0.20 (1 − nRange) + 0.15 (1 − nBody) + 0.10 (1 − nMove)
The result is further smoothed using EMA(3) to reduce micronoise.
Red Zone (MLI < 0.25) — Risk, Thin Liquidity
When the indicator falls into the red zone, it means the market is extremely volatile:
Characteristics:
Low volume — small trades have a strong impact on the price.
High volatility — candlesticks rise or fall sharply.
Wide candlestick range — the market is "breathing heavily," easily breaking price extremes.
Impulsive movements — small market shocks lead to sharp spikes.
Thin liquidity — few orders in the order book, large orders "eat up" the market.
What this means for a trader:
🔥 High risk of spikes and false breakouts.
⚠ Possible series of liquidations on leverage.
❌ It is not recommended to enter long or short positions without a filter or protection.
✅ Can be used for short scalping strategies if you know the entry point, but very carefully.
Green Zone (MLI > 0.75) — High Liquidity, Safe Zone
When the indicator rises into the green zone, it means the market is stable and balanced:
Characteristics:
High volume — the market is deep, orders are executed without a strong impact on the price.
Low volatility — candlesticks are stable, no sharp spikes.
Narrow candlestick range — price moves calmly.
Weak impulse movements — no sharp surges.
Sufficient liquidity — the market can handle large orders.
What this means for a trader:
✅ Safe zone for opening positions.
🔄 Easier to set stop-loss and take-profit orders.
💡 You can trade both up and down, the risk of sharp movements is minimal.
⚡ Under these conditions, there is a lower risk of spikes and accidental liquidations.
It does not predict price movements or guarantee results. It is an analytical tool intended for additional research into market structure.
darshakssc SMC Infinity Enginedarshakssc SMC Infinity Engine is an advanced Smart Money Concepts–based tool designed to help traders visually understand institutional price behavior such as liquidity sweeps, displacement moves, and structure breaks — all without repainting.
This script does not predict the future or guarantee outcomes.
Instead, it provides a structured price-action framework to help traders study how markets move during key intraday phases.
🔍 Core Concepts Used
This indicator highlights:
Liquidity Sweeps (equal highs/lows taken out)
Displacement Candles (strong institutional momentum bars)
Break of Structure (BOS) confirmations
Kill Zone Sessions (optional smart-money timing filter)
Higher Time Frame Trend Alignment
Dynamic Entry, Stop Loss, and Target Levels
Internal trade outcome tagging (TP1/TP2/TP3/SL)
These components are widely used in institutional price-action models and can help users understand how liquidity and structure interact throughout the trading day.
📊 What the Indicator Displays
LONG / SHORT signals after confirmed BOS
Entry, SL, TP1, TP2, TP3 mapped directly on the chart
Background highlighting for liquidity sweep zones
A clean dashboard showing:
Current symbol
Current price
Number of setups recognized
TP1/TP2/TP3 stats
SL count
Live win-rate calculation
Last outcome recorded
All visuals are provided for study purposes to help users review how price reacts during key structure shifts.
🧠 How to Use It (Educational Purpose)
This tool is designed as a market research & educational study aid.
You can use it to:
Observe how liquidity sweeps often precede directional moves
Study how displacement confirms institutional intent
Analyze BOS-based structure shifts
Compare HTF trend alignment with LTF execution
Review trade outcomes historically for self-improvement
It can assist in building discipline and consistency when learning SMC-style concepts — without any automation or strategy execution.
⚠️ Important Notes
This script does not repaint.
This is not a trading system, signal generator, or financial advice.
All information is for educational and informational purposes only.
Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Users should always perform their own analysis and risk management.
🛡️ Compliance Disclaimer
This script is provided for educational purposes only.
It does not constitute investment advice, does not guarantee results, and should not be used as the sole basis for any trading decision.
Liquidity Sweep & Reversal MapLiquidity Sweep & Reversal Map (LSRM) is a visual tool designed to help traders study how price interacts with key liquidity areas such as daily highs, daily lows, previous-day levels, and potential sweep zones. Its purpose is to map structure, highlight volatility around major reference points, and visualize how price behaves after taking liquidity.
This indicator does not attempt to predict market direction. It simply identifies conditions where price has interacted with a known reference level and marks that interaction for user analysis.
🔍 What This Indicator Shows
1. Key Liquidity Reference Levels
The script automatically draws and updates the following levels:
TH — Today’s High
TL — Today’s Low
PDH — Previous Day High
PDL — Previous Day Low
These levels are widely monitored by many traders and can be helpful when studying liquidity behavior and intraday volatility.
2. Liquidity Sweeps
A liquidity sweep occurs when:
Price briefly moves beyond a major high or low
And then closes back within the prior range
The indicator marks detected sweep interactions with:
BS (Bullish Sweep) when liquidity is taken below a low
SS (Bearish Sweep) when liquidity is taken above a high
A sweep only appears after the bar has closed, helping users analyze completed price structure.
3. Optional Sweep Zones
When enabled, the tool draws a shaded zone between:
The swept wick
The reference level
This can help highlight areas where liquidity was taken.
4. Volume & Candle Filters
The indicator includes optional filters such as:
Relative volume spikes
Strong candle body requirement
These filters are provided only to refine the visual highlight of sweeps; they do not constitute trading signals.
🎛 Customization
Users can configure:
Instrument presets
Sweep buffers
Volume sensitivity
Line visibility and thickness
Label display
Zone visibility
All settings are optional and intended for chart annotation only.
⚠️ Important Notes
This tool is not a trading system, signal generator, or strategy.
It does not provide buy/sell advice or predict future price movement.
All markings are visual aids for chart study and structural analysis only.
Users should rely on their own judgment and independent analysis when making trading decisions.
Previous Days High & Low (with back testing)Shows Previous Days High & Low with adjustable time for Futures after hours or regular market
Swing Traces [BigBeluga]🔵 OVERVIEW
The Swing Traces indicator identifies significant swing points in the market and extends them forward as fading traces. These traces represent the memory of recent highs and lows, showing how price interacts with past turning points over time. Traders can use the fading intensity and breakout signals to gauge when a swing has lost influence or when price reacts to it again.
🔵 CONCEPTS
Swing Detection – Detects recent upper and lower swing points using sensitivity-based highs and lows.
Trace Longevity – Each swing projects a “trace” forward in time, gradually fading with age until it expires.
Trace Size – Each trace is drawn with both a main level and a size extension (half of the bar range) to highlight swing influence.
Longevity Counters – Swings remain active for a customizable number of bars before fading out or being crossed by price.
Swing Retest – Labels appear when price retest above/below an active trace extension levels, confirming potential reversal.
🔵 FEATURES
Adjustable sensitivity length for swing detection.
Separate longevity controls for upper and lower swing traces.
Fading gradient coloring for visualizing how long a trace has been active.
Double-trace plotting: one at the swing level and one offset by trace size.
Clear BUY/SELL signals when price crosses a swing trace after it has matured.
🔵 HOW TO USE
Use blue (upper) traces as resistance zones; lime (lower) traces as support zones.
Watch for fading traces: the longer they persist, the weaker their influence becomes.
Retest dots (●) confirm when price retest a trace, signaling a potential reversal.
Shorter sensitivity values detect faster, smaller swings; longer values capture major swing structures.
Combine with trend indicators or volume to filter false breakout signals.
🔵 CONCLUSION
The Swing Traces indicator is a powerful tool for mapping price memory. By projecting recent swing highs and lows forward and fading them over time, it helps traders see where price may react, consolidate, or break through with strength. Its dynamic traces and breakout labels make it especially useful for swing traders, breakout traders, and liquidity hunters.
ZigZag + Support/ResistanceZigZag + Support/Resistance — Overview
This tool combines a ZigZag swing-detection engine with an automatic Support and Resistance system. Swing highs become resistance zones, swing lows become support zones, and each zone is drawn, merged, extended, or expired according to market activity.
The goal of this indicator is to create a clear, structured view of market turning points and key levels, without manual plotting. It helps traders understand where price has previously reacted, where liquidity may rest, and how structure shifts over time.
How the Indicator Works
The ZigZag engine identifies significant market swings by waiting for price to move far enough in one direction to confirm a true turning point.
A confirmed swing low becomes a Support level.
A confirmed swing high becomes a Resistance level.
The indicator connects ZigZag pivots visually if enabled.
Every time a new swing forms, the indicator automatically adds or updates the nearest Support or Resistance zone.
Support and Resistance Zones
Instead of drawing simple horizontal lines, this script uses price “bands” taken from the candle’s wick and body at the swing point. This gives more realistic zones that represent true areas where the market reacted.
Each zone extends to the right for a user-defined number of bars and remains active until one of the following occurs:
Price breaks the level
(optional: requires a candle close depending on settings)
The level expires
based on the chosen lifetime or automatic timeframe-based defaults.
When a zone is broken or expires, it automatically disappears from the chart.
Zone Merging
The indicator includes advanced logic to identify overlapping or near-overlapping zones:
Zones that touch or nearly touch each other can be merged.
Merged zones can be displayed with a neutral color if desired.
The tool automatically combines, updates, and redraws these zones to keep the chart clean and organized.
This prevents clutter and highlights areas where multiple reactions have occurred, signaling stronger levels.
ZigZag Swings
The ZigZag component identifies major market swings using the “ZigZag Length” setting.
Higher values produce fewer, stronger swings.
Lower values produce more detailed swing structure.
When enabled, the indicator draws straight lines connecting each ZigZag pivot to the next, outlining the overall trend and showing the flow of market structure.
Each ZigZag pivot directly feeds the Support/Resistance system.
Key Features
Automatic support and resistance detection
Full zone visualization (rectangles or lines)
Optional merging of overlapping or nearby zones
Adjustable zone transparency and appearance
Time-based expiration of old or inactive levels
Option for break-confirmation using only candle closes
ZigZag swing visualization
Adaptable to any timeframe
Recommended Use
This indicator is designed for traders who rely on market structure, swing analysis, or price-reaction areas. It is useful for identifying potential turning points, breakout zones, liquidity areas, and strong historical supports/resistances.
Whether you trade reversals, breakouts, trend continuation, or liquidity concepts, this tool provides an organized and automated view of the most important levels on the chart.
Smart Levels📊 SMART LEVELS - Dynamic Support & Resistance Indicator
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🎯 OVERVIEW
Smart Levels is an advanced support and resistance indicator that automatically identifies and displays the most significant price levels based on historical pivot points. Unlike simple pivot indicators, Smart Levels uses intelligent clustering and weighting algorithms to merge nearby extremums and highlight only the most reliable levels that matter for trading decisions.
This indicator emphasizes identifying key price levels where multiple pivot points converge, creating zones of increased probability for price reactions.
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🔧 HOW IT WORKS
1. PIVOT POINT DETECTION
The indicator scans historical price data to identify pivot highs and pivot lows using configurable left/right bar parameters. Each detected extremum represents a potential support or resistance point where price previously reversed.
2. INTELLIGENT LEVEL CLUSTERING
KEY INNOVATION: Instead of drawing a line at every pivot point, Smart Levels uses an ATR-based clustering algorithm to merge nearby extremums into consolidated levels.
• Extremums within a specified percentage of ATR are grouped together
• The level price is calculated as a weighted average of all contributing pivot points
• This eliminates visual clutter and focuses on truly significant zones
3. TOUCH-BASED LEVEL RANKING
Levels are ranked by the number of pivot points (touches) that contributed to them:
• 5+ touches: Strong levels (solid lines, thicker width)
• 2-4 touches: Moderate levels (dashed lines, standard width)
• Only levels meeting the minimum touch threshold are displayed
4. LEVEL CLASSIFICATION
Each level is automatically classified based on the types of extremums it contains:
• 🟢 SUPPORT - Contains only pivot lows (green)
• 🔴 RESISTANCE - Contains only pivot highs (red)
• 🔵 MIRROR LEVEL - Contains both highs and lows, indicating a level that has acted as both support and resistance (blue)
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📋 KEY FEATURES
✨ SMART LEVEL DETECTION
• ATR-Adaptive Clustering: Automatically adjusts merge zones based on market volatility
• Configurable History: Look back 50-500 bars to find relevant levels
• Touch-Based Filtering: Only show levels with minimum confirmation (2-10 touches)
• Top N Display: Automatically displays the strongest 3-20 levels to avoid clutter
📊 DETAILED PRICE INFORMATION
• Multi-Line Price Labels: Each level shows ALL contributing pivot prices in a vertical list
• Labels display the exact historical prices that formed the level
• Visual classification icons (↑ support, ↓ resistance, 🔄 mirror)
• Labels positioned to the right of current price for clear visibility
🎨 VISUAL CUSTOMIZATION
• Customizable colors for support, resistance, and mirror levels
• Automatic line styling based on level strength
• Optional debug mode showing all detected pivot points
• Highlight feature that marks which extremums contributed to displayed levels
📈 REAL-TIME UPDATES
• Levels recalculate on every bar for dynamic adaptation
• Lines extend into the future for forward-looking analysis
• Information table shows current ATR, merge zone, and level statistics
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⚙️ INPUT PARAMETERS
EXTREMUM DETECTION
• Bars Left (7) - Number of bars to the left for pivot detection (2-20)
• Bars Right (7) - Number of bars to the right for pivot detection (2-20)
• Lookback History (200) - How many bars back to analyze for levels (50-500)
LEVEL SETTINGS
• Merge Percent (0.8% ATR) - Maximum distance to cluster extremums (0.2-3.0%)
• Minimum Touches (2) - Minimum pivot points required to display a level (2-10)
• Maximum Levels (10) - How many top levels to display (3-20)
VISUAL OPTIONS
• Support Color (Green) - Color for support levels
• Resistance Color (Red) - Color for resistance levels
• Mirror Color (Blue) - Color for mirror levels
• Show Debug Pivots - Display all detected pivot points
• Highlight Used Extremums - Mark extremums that form displayed levels
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📖 HOW TO USE
BASIC SETUP
1. Add the indicator to your chart (works on any timeframe)
2. Start with default parameters and observe the detected levels
3. Adjust "Minimum Touches" to filter more/less levels
4. Tune "Merge Percent" based on your timeframe and instrument volatility
TRADING APPLICATIONS
1. Entry Timing: Watch for price reactions at identified levels for potential entry points
2. Stop Loss Placement: Place stops beyond strong levels (5+ touches)
3. Target Selection: Use the next significant level as a profit target
4. Breakout Confirmation: Monitor for decisive breaks of strong resistance/support levels
5. Mirror Level Strategy: Blue levels that flip from support to resistance (or vice versa) can provide high-probability setups
INTERPRETATION TIPS
• Solid thick lines (5+ touches) = Extremely reliable levels with strong historical significance
• Dashed lines (2-4 touches) = Valid levels but with less confirmation
• Mirror levels (blue) = Highest probability zones as they've worked in both directions
• Check the price labels to see the exact historical prices that formed each level
RECOMMENDED SETTINGS BY TIMEFRAME
• Scalping (1m-5m): Lookback 100-150, Merge 0.5-0.8%, Min Touches 2-3
• Intraday (15m-1h): Lookback 150-200, Merge 0.8-1.2%, Min Touches 3-4
• Swing (4h-1D): Lookback 200-300, Merge 1.0-1.5%, Min Touches 3-5
• Position (1D-1W): Lookback 300-500, Merge 1.5-2.0%, Min Touches 4-6
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🔍 DEBUG FEATURES
Enable the debug options to understand how the indicator works:
• Show Debug Pivots: Displays small triangles at all detected pivot points (faded)
• Highlight Used Extremums: Bright colored triangles show which pivots contributed to displayed levels
• Info Table: Shows current ATR, merge zone size, number of detected extremums, and active levels
These features help you fine-tune parameters and understand why certain levels appear or disappear.
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⚡ TECHNICAL DETAILS
• Version: Pine Script v5
• Overlay: Yes (draws directly on price chart)
• Maximum Lines: 50 (configurable limit)
• Maximum Labels: 50 (configurable limit)
• ATR Period: 14 bars (standard volatility measurement)
• Calculation Method: Weighted average of clustered pivot points
• Update Frequency: Every bar (dynamic recalculation)
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💡 WHAT MAKES THIS INDICATOR ORIGINAL
1. INTELLIGENT CLUSTERING ALGORITHM
Unlike basic pivot indicators that draw every level, Smart Levels uses ATR-adaptive clustering to merge nearby extremums, highlighting only the most significant zones
2. DETAILED PRICE HISTORY
Multi-line labels show ALL historical prices that formed each level, providing transparency about level formation
3. DYNAMIC STRENGTH VISUALIZATION
Automatic line styling (solid vs dashed, thickness) based on level confirmation strength
4. MIRROR LEVEL DETECTION
Identifies zones that have acted as both support AND resistance, which are statistically more reliable
5. REAL-TIME ADAPTATION
Continuous recalculation ensures levels remain relevant as new price action develops
6. VISUAL DEBUGGING SYSTEM
Comprehensive tools to understand level formation and tune parameters effectively
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⚠️ IMPORTANT NOTES
• This indicator identifies historical support/resistance zones - it does NOT predict future price movements
• Always combine with other forms of analysis (trend, volume, fundamentals) for trading decisions
• Levels can break - use proper risk management and stop losses
• Higher timeframes generally produce more reliable levels
• On first load, the indicator needs leftBars + rightBars bars to detect the first pivots
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📚 METHODOLOGY BACKGROUND
This indicator implements a clustering-based approach to support and resistance analysis, which emphasizes:
• Identifying price levels where multiple extremums converge
• Focusing on the strongest, most tested levels rather than every minor pivot
• Using historical price behavior to anticipate future support/resistance
• Combining level analysis with proper risk management and position sizing
The clustering approach ensures that levels represent genuine zones of supply/demand accumulation rather than isolated price spikes, making them more reliable for trading decisions.
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Scalping Market Strctures[SumitQuants]🇮🇳🔥 **Scalping Market Structures
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Built for Scalper and Market Structure Breakout Trader
A clean, lightning-fast market structure engine designed for Indian scalpers who need precise Swing Points, BOS/CHoCH, and True Breakout Signals — without clutter, lag, or noise.
Perfect for 1-min, 3-min, 5-min scalping on indices & stocks.
🧠 Why This Indicator Stands Out
Most structure tools repaint or clutter your chart.
This one is simple, sharp, and brutally effective.
It reveals:
➡ True swing highs & lows
➡ Where structure flips (BOS/CHoCH)
➡ Counter-trend reversals
➡ Buy/Sell pressure points
➡ 0.5 retracement zones for sniper entries
It reads the chart the way scalpers need:
Fast. Clean. Accurate.
🔥 What’s Inside (Complete Feature Stack)
🎯 1. Automatic Swing High/Low Detection (Scalper-Optimized)
Instant swing labeling that adapts to your timeframe:
✔ HH (Higher High)
✔ LH (Lower High)
✔ HL (Higher Low)
✔ LL (Lower Low)
Buy / Sell swing labels appear automatically:
🟥 “Sell ↓” on bearish swing highs
🟩 “Buy ↑” on bullish swing lows
Perfect for reading trend direction in seconds.
⚡ 2. Real BOS & CHoCH Detection
Clean breakout logic that respects your choice:
✔ BOS via Candle Close
✔ BOS via Wick Break
Plus:
✨ CHoCH mode (first counter-trend BOS automatically renamed to CHoCH)
✨ Breakout lines drawn with your color & style
✨ Mid-point BOS labels for perfect visibility
Spot reversals & trend flips with zero confusion.
📏 3. The 0.5 Retracement Tool (Smart Entry Zone)
Beautiful mid-retracement lines drawn ONLY when trend conditions match:
🔹 Appears between recent swing high → low
🔹 Shows ideal 50% pullback zone
🔹 Perfect for sniper re-entries during expansions
Enable/disable anytime. Fully customizable.
🔍 4. Trend Context in One Glance
The script tracks:
✔ Last swing direction
✔ Whether the market is making HH/LH or HL/LL
✔ Bias shift moments
✔ When highs or lows get invalidated
This gives you real structure awareness — the foundation of SMC scalping.
🔔 5. Clean Breakout Visualization
Whenever a swing high or swing low gets taken out:
🔥 A BOS line is drawn
🔥 A BOS/CHoCH label appears
🔥 The previous swing is deactivated
🔥 Trend context is updated instantly
No repaint. No lag. No ambiguity.
🧽 6. Ultra-Clean UI
✔ Minimalist labels
✔ Light/dark-mode friendly
✔ Zero clutter
✔ Focus on price, not drawings
A scalper’s dream: fast, clean, actionable.
🧪 Who Is This Built For?
✔ NIFTY/BANKNIFTY Scalpers
✔ Price Action Traders
✔ SMC Traders
✔ Smart Money Reversal Traders
✔ Anyone who trades 1m–15m charts
✔ Traders who want a simple but powerful structure tool
⚡ Why Indian Traders Love It
🔸 Calls out structure shifts instantly
🔸 Helps spot reversals BEFORE the move starts
🔸 Makes scalping simple & visual
🔸 Eliminates noisy indicators
🔸 Gives pure price-action clarity
🔸 Works on every timeframe & instrument
This is not just a structure tool —
It’s your scalping radar.
🛒 Get Full Access
This indicator is available inside the Courses Section on the official website.
👉 Purchase & Access:
www.ironmindtrader.com
Inside the course:
🔧 Installation Steps
📘 How to Use the Structure System
🎯 Scalping Entry Logic
🔄 Updates Included
Ichimoku Multi-Timeframe Status (IMTF – VFG)-----------------------------
Overview
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This tool displays the status of key Ichimoku components (Tenkan, Kijun, and the Cloud) across multiple timeframes in a compact color-coded table. It helps traders quickly assess trend alignment and market structure without plotting the full Ichimoku on the chart.
👉 How to Read
✔ TK row:
Green = price above Tenkan
Red = price below Tenkan
✔ KJ row:
Green = price above Kijun
Red = price below Kijun
✔ KU row (Cloud):
Green = above the cloud
Red = below the cloud
Blue = inside the cloud
The KU row is highlighted for visibility.
👉 Usage
This indicator does not generate signals.
It simply summarizes Ichimoku conditions on several timeframes to help identify:
1️⃣ multi-timeframe trend alignment,
2️⃣ momentum vs. structure (TK vs. KJ),
3️⃣l cloud context for trend-following or structural analysis.
