Flux Capacitor (FC)# Flux Capacitor
**A volume-weighted, outlier-resistant momentum oscillator designed to expose hidden directional pressure from institutional participants.**
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### Why "Flux Capacitor"?
The name pays homage to the fictional energy core in *Back to the Future* — an invisible engine that powers movement. Similarly, this indicator detects whether price movement is being powered by real market participation (volume) or if it's coasting without conviction.
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### Methodology
The Flux Capacitor fuses three statistical layers:
- **Normalized Momentum**: `(Close – Open) / ATR`
Controls for raw price size and volatility.
- **Volume Scaling**:
Amplifies the effect of price moves that occur with elevated volume.
- **Robust Normalization**:
- *Winsorization* caps outlier spikes.
- *MAD-Z scoring* normalizes the signal across assets (crypto, futures, stocks).
- This produces consistent scaling across timeframes and symbols.
The result is a smooth oscillator that reliably indicates **liquidity-backed momentum** — not just price movement.
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### Signal Events
- **Divergence (D)**: Price makes higher highs or lower lows, but Flux does not.
- **Absorption (A)**: Candle shows high volume and small body, while Flux opposes the candle direction — indicates smart money stepping in.
- **Compression (◆)**: High volume with low momentum — potential breakout zone.
- **Zero-Cross**: Indicates directional regime flip.
- **Flux Acceleration**: Histogram shows pressure rate of change.
- **Regime Background**: Color fades with weakening trend conviction.
All signals are color-coded and visually compact for easy pattern recognition.
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### Interpreting Divergence & Absorption Correctly
Signal strength improves significantly when it appears **in the correct zone**:
#### Divergence:
| Signal | Zone | Meaning | Strength |
|--------|------------|------------------------------------------|--------------|
| Green D | Below 0 | Bullish reversal forming in weakness | **Strong** |
| Green D | Above 0 | Bullish, but less convincing | Moderate |
| Red D | Above 0 | Bearish reversal forming in strength | **Strong** |
| Red D | Below 0 | Bearish continuation — low warning value | Weak |
#### Absorption:
| Signal | Zone | Meaning | Strength |
|--------|------------|-----------------------------------------|--------------|
| Green A | Below 0 | Buyers absorbing panic-selling | **Strong** |
| Green A | Above 0 | Support continuation | Moderate |
| Red A | Above 0 | Sellers absorbing FOMO buying | **Strong** |
| Red A | Below 0 | Trend continuation — not actionable | Weak |
Look for **absorption or divergence signals in “enemy territory”** for the most actionable entries.
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### Reducing Visual Footprint
If your chart shows a long line of numbers across the top of the Flux Capacitor pane (e.g. "FC 14 20 9 ... Bottom Right"), it’s due to TradingView’s *status line input display*.
**To fix this**:
Right-click the indicator pane → **Settings** → **Status Line** tab → uncheck “Show Indicator Arguments”.
This frees up vertical space so top-edge signals (like red `D` or yellow `◆`) remain visible and unobstructed.
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### Features
- Original MAD-Z based momentum design
- True volume-based divergence and absorption logic
- Built-in alerts for all signal types
- Works across timeframes (1-min to weekly)
- Minimalist, responsive layout
- 25+ customizable parameters
- No future leaks, no repainting
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### Usage Scenarios
- **Trend confirmation**: Flux > 0 confirms bullish trend strength
- **Reversal detection**: Divergence or absorption in opposite territory = high-probability reversal
- **Breakout anticipation**: Compression signal inside range often precedes directional move
- **Momentum shifts**: Watch for zero-crosses + flux acceleration spikes
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### ⚠ Visual Note for BTC, ETH, Crude Oil & Futures
These high-priced or rapidly accelerating instruments can visually compress any linear oscillator. You may notice the Flux Capacitor’s line appears "flat" or muted on these assets — especially over long lookbacks.
> **This does not affect signal validity.** Divergence, absorption, and compression triggers still fire based on underlying logic — only the line’s amplitude appears reduced due to scaling constraints.
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### Disclaimer
This indicator is for educational purposes only. It is not trading advice. Past results do not guarantee future performance. Use in combination with your own risk management and analysis.
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Consecutive Candle CounterConsecutive Condition Counter is a versatile indicator that tracks and visualizes consecutive candles based on user-defined market conditions. It helps traders quickly identify streaks of bullish or bearish signals by counting how many bars in a row satisfy the selected condition.
🔍 Features:
Three selectable conditions via a dropdown:
Up & Down Days: Counts consecutive up or down candles. Each up candle adds +1, each down candle subtracts -1. The counter resets when direction changes.
RSI Signal: Counts how many consecutive bars RSI remains above 70 (+1 per bar) or below 30 (-1 per bar). Resets when RSI moves back to the neutral zone.
SMA Positioning: Counts consecutive bars where price stays above (+1) or below (-1) a Simple Moving Average (SMA). SMA period is user-defined.
📊 Visualization:
Positive streaks are shown in green, negative streaks in red, and neutral values in gray.
Displayed as a histogram below the chart for quick pattern recognition.
⚙️ Inputs:
Choose condition logic from the dropdown.
Configure the RSI period and SMA period as needed.
This tool can be helpful for identifying momentum streaks, overbought/oversold trends, or trend-following behavior in a visually intuitive way.
Hourly Volatility Explorer📊 Hourly Volatility Explorer: Master The Market's Pulse
Unlock the hidden rhythms of price action with this sophisticated volatility analysis tool. The Hourly Volatility Explorer reveals the most potent trading hours across multiple time zones, giving you a strategic edge in timing your trades.
🌟 Key Features:
⏰ Multi-Timezone Analysis
• GMT (UTC+0)
• EST (UTC-5) - New York
• BST (UTC+1) - London
• JST (UTC+9) - Tokyo
• AEST (UTC+10) - Sydney
Perfect for tracking major market sessions and their overlaps!
📈 Dynamic Visualization
• Color-gradient hourly bars for instant pattern recognition
• Real-time volatility comparison
• Interactive data table with comprehensive statistics
• Automatic highlighting of peak volatility periods
🎯 Strategic Applications:
Day Trading:
• Identify optimal trading windows
• Avoid low-liquidity periods
• Capitalize on session overlaps
• Fine-tune entry/exit timing
Risk Management:
• Set appropriate stop losses based on hourly volatility
• Adjust position sizes for different market hours
• Optimize risk-reward ratios
• Plan around high-impact hours
Global Market Analysis:
• Track volatility across all major sessions
• Spot institutional trading patterns
• Identify quiet vs. active periods
• Monitor 24/7 market dynamics
💡 Perfect For:
• Forex traders navigating global sessions
• Crypto traders in 24/7 markets
• Day traders optimizing execution times
• Algorithmic traders fine-tuning strategies
• Risk managers calibrating exposure
📊 Advanced Features:
• Rolling 3-month analysis for reliable patterns
• Precise pip movement calculations
• Sample size tracking for statistical validity
• Real-time current hour comparison
• Color-coded visual system for instant insights
⚡ Pro Trading Tips:
• Use during major session overlaps for maximum opportunity
• Compare patterns across different instruments
• Combine with volume analysis for deeper insights
• Track seasonal variations in hourly patterns
• Build trading schedules around peak hours
🎓 Educational Value:
• Understand market microstructure
• Learn global market dynamics
• Master timezone relationships
• Develop timing intuition
🛠️ Customization:
• Adjustable lookback period
• Flexible pip multiplier
• Multiple timezone options
• Visual preference settings
Whether you're scalping the 1-minute chart or managing longer-term positions, the Hourly Volatility Explorer provides the precise timing intelligence needed for today's global markets.
Transform your trading schedule from guesswork to science. Know exactly when markets move, why they move, and how to position yourself for maximum opportunity.
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Heiken Ashi Supertrend ATR-SL StrategyThis indicator combines Heikin Ashi candle pattern analysis with Supertrend to generate high-probability trading signals with built-in risk management. It identifies potential entries and exits based on specific Heikin Ashi candlestick formations while providing automated ATR-based stop loss management.
Trading Logic:
The system generates long signals when a green Heikin Ashi candle forms with no bottom wick (indicating strong bullish momentum). Short signals appear when a red Heikin Ashi candle forms with no top wick (showing strong bearish momentum). The absence of wicks on these candles signals a high-conviction market move in the respective direction.
Exit signals are triggered when:
1. An opposite pattern forms (red candle with no top wick exits longs; green candle with no bottom wick exits shorts)
2. The ATR-based stop loss is hit
3. The break-even stop is activated and then hit
Technical Approach:
- Select Heiken Ashi Canldes on your Trading View chart. Entried are based on HA prices.
- Supertrend and ATR-based stop losses use real price data (not HA values) for trend determination
- ATR-based stop losses automatically adjust to market volatility
- Break-even functionality moves the stop to entry price once price moves a specified ATR multiple in your favor
Risk Management:
- Default starting capital: 1000 units
- Default risk per trade: 10% of equity (customizable in strategy settings)
- Hard Stop Loss: Set ATR multiplier (default: 2.0) for automatic stop placement
- Break Even: Configure ATR threshold (default: 1.0) to activate break-even stops
- Appropriate position sizing relative to equity and stop distance
Customization Options:
- Supertrend Settings:
- Enable/disable Supertrend filtering (trade only in confirmed trend direction)
- Adjust Factor (default: 3.0) to change sensitivity
- Modify ATR Period (default: 10) to adapt to different timeframes
Visual Elements:
- Green triangles for long entries, blue triangles for short entries
- X-marks for exits and stop loss hits
- Color-coded position background (green for long, blue for short)
- Clearly visible stop loss lines (red for hard stop, white for break-even)
- Comprehensive position information label with entry price and stop details
Implementation Notes:
The indicator tracks positions internally and maintains state across bars to properly manage stop levels. All calculations use confirmed bars only, with no repainting or lookahead bias. The system is designed for swing trading on timeframes from 1-hour and above, where Heikin Ashi patterns tend to be more reliable.
This indicator is best suited for traders looking to combine the pattern recognition strengths of Heikin Ashi candles with the trend-following capabilities of Supertrend, all while maintaining disciplined risk management through automated stops.
Opening Range BoxIndicator Name: Opening Range Box with Extensions
Author: YanivBull
Description:
The Opening Range Box with Extensions is a powerful tool designed to visualize the trading range established during the first 30 minutes of a market session, a critical period for setting the day's trend. This indicator plots a box representing the high and low prices formed within this opening range, with dashed extension lines projecting these levels forward throughout the session.
Its primary purpose is to identify the boundaries of the initial trend at the start of trading. When these boundaries are breached, it serves as a trigger for potential trading opportunities: a breakout above the box high signals a possible long entry, while a breakdown below the box low indicates a potential short entry. The indicator also includes historical boxes for up to 5 previous days (configurable), allowing traders to analyze past opening ranges and their extensions for context and pattern recognition.
Key Features:
Customizable session start time (hour and minute) to adapt to various markets (e.g., NYSE, DAX, etc.).
Displays the current session's opening range box in blue and historical boxes in gray.
Plots dashed extension lines from the high and low of each box, limited to 500 bars or the end of the trading day.
Adjustable number of historical days (1-20, default 5).
Usage:
Set the Session Start Hour and Session Start Minute according to your market's opening time (relative to your chart's timezone, e.g., UTC+2). Watch for price action around the box boundaries—breakouts above the high or below the low can be used as signals for initiating long or short trades, respectively. Combine with other technical analysis tools for confirmation.
This indicator is ideal for day traders looking to capitalize on early session momentum and breakout strategies.
Advanced 5-Candle Pattern PredictorThis advanced indicator uses machine learning techniques and multiple analysis methods to predict potential bullish or bearish moves based on the last 5 candles. It combines volume analysis, momentum indicators, and pattern recognition to generate high-probability trading signals.
Key Features:
- Sophisticated 5-candle pattern analysis
- Volume-confirmed signals
- Multi-timeframe trend analysis
- Advanced momentum tracking
- Real-time probability scoring
How It Works:
The indicator analyzes multiple factors for each candle:
1. Body/wick ratios and relationships
2. Volume correlation with price movement
3. Momentum shifts between candles
4. Trend strength and direction
5. Technical indicator confluence (RSI, MACD)
Signals are generated only when:
- Pattern probability exceeds the threshold (default 75%)
- Volume confirms the movement
- Multiple technical factors align
- Trend strength supports the direction
Parameters:
- Probability Threshold: Minimum probability required for signal generation (0.6-1.0)
- Volume Threshold: Required volume multiplication factor (1.0-3.0)
Visual Feedback:
- Green line: Bullish probability
- Red line: Bearish probability
- Gray dashed line: Threshold level
- Large green/red arrows: High-probability signals
- Detailed information table showing current probabilities and signals
Usage Tips:
1. Higher threshold values generate fewer but potentially more reliable signals
2. Look for confluence between probability scores and volume confirmation
3. Use in conjunction with your regular trading strategy for confirmation
4. Best used on timeframes 15m and above for more reliable patterns
Warning:
Past performance does not guarantee future results. This indicator should be used as part of a complete trading strategy with proper risk management.
Jackson Volume breaker Indication# Jackson Volume Breaker Beta
### Advanced Volume Analysis Indicator
## Description
The Jackson Volume Breaker Beta is a sophisticated volume analysis tool that helps traders identify buying and selling pressure by analyzing price action and volume distribution. This indicator separates and visualizes buying and selling volume based on where the price closes within each candle's range, providing clear insights into market participation and potential trend strength.
## Key Features
1. **Smart Volume Distribution**
- Automatically separates buying and selling volume
- Color-coded volume bars (Green for buying, Red for selling)
- Winning volume always displayed on top for quick visual reference
2. **Real-time Volume Analysis**
- Shows current candle's buy/sell ratio
- Displays total volume with smart number formatting (K, M, B)
- Percentage-based volume distribution
3. **Technical Overlays**
- 20-period Volume Moving Average
- Dynamic scaling relative to price action
- Clean, uncluttered visual design
## How to Use
### Installation
1. Add the indicator to your chart
2. Adjust the Volume Scale input based on your preference (default: 0.08)
3. Toggle the Moving Average display if desired
### Reading the Indicator
#### Volume Bars
- **Green Bars**: Represent buying volume
- **Red Bars**: Represent selling volume
- **Stacking**: The larger volume (winning side) is always displayed on top
- **Height**: Relative to the actual volume, scaled for chart visibility
#### Information Table
The top-right table shows three key pieces of information:
1. **Left Percentage**: Winning side's volume percentage
2. **Middle Percentage**: Losing side's volume percentage
3. **Right Number**: Total volume (abbreviated)
### Trading Applications
1. **Trend Confirmation**
- Strong buying volume in uptrends confirms bullish pressure
- High selling volume in downtrends confirms bearish pressure
- Volume divergence from price can signal potential reversals
2. **Support/Resistance Breaks**
- High volume on breakouts suggests stronger moves
- Low volume on breaks might indicate false breakouts
- Monitor volume distribution for break direction confirmation
3. **Reversal Identification**
- Volume shift from selling to buying can signal potential bottoms
- Shift from buying to selling can indicate potential tops
- Use with price action for better entry/exit points
## Input Parameters
1. **Volume Scale (0.01 to 1.0)**
- Controls the height of volume bars
- Default: 0.08
- Adjust based on your chart size and preference
2. **Show MA (True/False)**
- Toggles 20-period volume moving average
- Useful for identifying volume trends
- Default: True
3. **MA Length (1+)**
- Changes the moving average period
- Default: 20
- Higher values for longer-term volume trends
## Best Practices
1. **Multiple Timeframe Analysis**
- Compare volume patterns across different timeframes
- Look for volume convergence/divergence
- Use higher timeframes for major trend confirmation
2. **Combine with Other Indicators**
- Price action patterns
- Support/resistance levels
- Momentum indicators
- Trend indicators
3. **Volume Pattern Recognition**
- Monitor for unusual volume spikes
- Watch for volume climax patterns
- Identify volume dry-ups
## Tips for Optimization
1. Adjust the Volume Scale based on your chart size
2. Use smaller timeframes for detailed volume analysis
3. Compare current volume bars to historical patterns
4. Watch for volume/price divergences
5. Monitor volume distribution changes near key price levels
## Note
This indicator works best when combined with proper price action analysis and risk management strategies. It should not be used as a standalone trading system but rather as part of a comprehensive trading approach.
## Version History
- Beta Release: Initial public version
- Features buy/sell volume separation, moving average, and real-time analysis
- Optimized for both intraday and swing trading timeframes
## Credits
Developed by Jackson based on other script creators
Special thanks to the trading community for feedback and suggestions
Money Flow Index Crossover IndicatorThe "Money Flow Index Crossover Indicator" is a specialized technical analysis tool designed to assist traders by providing a clear visualization of potential buy and sell signals based on the Money Flow Index (MFI) and its smoothed moving average (SMA). This indicator delineates overbought and oversold zones, offering valuable insights into market dynamics. It operates as an oscillator on a separate pane, helping traders identify bullish and bearish market conditions with greater precision. By incorporating k-Nearest Neighbor (KNN) machine learning techniques, this indicator enhances the reliability and accuracy of the signals provided.
Originality and Usefulness:
This script is not just a simple mashup of existing indicators but integrates multiple components to create a unique and comprehensive analysis tool. The combined information from the MFI, its smoothed moving average, and the KNN machine learning techniques influence the form and accuracy of the Money Flow Index Average line and the Smoothed Money Flow Index line giving a visually helpful representation of overbought and oversold conditions. These lines are displayed in an oscillator style crossover, allowing users to visualize potential buy and sell zones for setting up potential signals. The user can adjust various settings of these tools behind the code to fine-tune the behavior and sensitivity of these lines. This integration provides a more robust and insightful trading tool that can adapt to different market conditions and trading styles.
How It Works:
Inputs:
MFI Settings:
Show Signals: Allows users to toggle the display of MFI and SMA crossing signals, which are critical for identifying potential market reversals.
Plot Amount: Determines the number of plots in the heat map, ranging from 2 to 28, enabling customization based on user preference.
Source: Defines the data source for MFI calculations, typically set to OHLC4 for a balanced view of price movements.
Smooth Initial MFI Length: Specifies the smoothing length for the initial MFI calculations to reduce noise and enhance signal clarity.
MFI SMA Length: Sets the length for the SMA used to smooth the MFI average, providing a more stable reference line.
Machine Learning Settings:
Use KInSource: Option to average MFI data by adding a lookback to the source, improving the accuracy of historical comparisons.
KNN Distance Requirement: Defines the distance calculation method for KNN (Max, Min, Both) to refine the data filtering process.
Machine Learning Length: Specifies the amount of machine learning data stored for smoothing results, balancing between responsiveness and stability.
KNN Length: Sets the number of KNN used to calculate the allowable distance range, enhancing the precision of the machine learning model.
Fast and Slow Lengths: Defines the lengths for fast and slow MFI calculations, allowing the indicator to capture different market dynamics.
Smoothing Length: Determines the length at which MFI calculations start for a more smoothed result, reducing false signals.
Variables and Functions:
KNN Function: Filters machine learning data to calculate valid distances based on defined criteria, ensuring more accurate MFI averages.
MFI Calculations: Computes both fast and slow MFI values, applies smoothing, and stores them for KNN processing to refine signal generation.
MFI KNN Calculation: Uses the KNN function to calculate the machine learning average of MFI values, enhancing signal reliability.
MFI Average and SMA: Calculates the average and smoothed MFI values, which are crucial for determining crossover signals.
Calculations:
MFI Values: Calculates current fast and slow MFI values and applies smoothing to reduce market noise.
Storage Arrays: Stores MFI data in arrays for KNN processing, enabling historical comparison and pattern recognition.
KNN Processing: Computes the machine learning average of MFI values using the KNN function, improving the robustness of signals.
MFI Average: Scales the MFI average to fit the heat map and calculates the smoothed SMA, providing a clear visual representation of trends.
Crossover Signals: Identifies bullish (MFI crossing above SMA) and bearish (MFI crossing below SMA) signals, which are key for making trading decisions.
Plots and Visuals:
MFI Average and SMA Lines: Plots the MFI average and smoothed SMA on the chart, allowing traders to easily visualize market trends and potential reversals.
Zones: Defines and plots overbought, neutral, and oversold zones for easy visualization. The recommended settings for these zones are:
Overbought Zone: Level set to approximately 24.6, indicating a potential market top.
Neutral Zone: Level set to 14, representing a balanced market condition.
Oversold Zone: Level set to 5.4, signaling a potential market bottom.
Crossover Marks: Plots circles on the chart to indicate bullish and bearish crossover signals, making it easier to spot entry and exit points.
Visual Alerts:
Bullish and Bearish Alerts: one can see overbought and oversold conditions and up alert conditions for bullish and bearish MFI crossover signals, enabling traders to have access to visual cues when these events are on trajectory to occur and, if they occur, act promptly with the visual representation of its zones.
Why It's Helpful:
The "Money Flow Index Crossover Indicator" provides traders with a sophisticated tool to identify potential buy and sell conditions based on the combined information of the MFI and its smoothed moving average. The KNN machine learning techniques enhance the accuracy of this indicator's clear visual representation of overbought, neutral, and oversold zones. This combination of data represented on the chart helps traders make informed decisions about market conditions. This indicator is particularly useful for traders looking to refine their entry and exit points by leveraging advanced data analysis in respect to overbought and oversold conditions.
Disclaimer:
This indicator is intended to assist traders in making informed decisions based on technical analysis. However, it is not a guarantee of future performance and should be used in conjunction with other analysis techniques and risk management practices. Past performance is not indicative of future results, and traders should exercise caution and perform their own due diligence before making any trading decisions.
OJLJ Elliott Waves detector (Free)This script is made to identify Elliot Waves by setting a zigzag line as principal source, it identifies patterns with the most common rules, in the chart you will see a number in each wave detected, a wave could have the characteristics to be two different waves so it will be plotted the options that could be, To identify which one is most trustable I suggest to use the Fibonacci levels options as an additional note this is a free update to my existing script.
Features:
+ All waves ? (Option to show just the 5 Wave patterns recognition)
+ Draw zigzag line (Option to show the zigzag line)
+ Supports Multiple instruments, from FOREX to Stocks
+ It works on all the timeframes
+ Show Fib levels (Option to show the Fibonacci levels)
+ Fibonacci levels fit test (Green crosses mark were should a Bull wave be to fit with a Fibonacci Level While the purple crosses show were should the wave fit to be a bear trend, the more closer with the point of the wave the most trustable Example, a 5 Wave Bull could also be a 2 Bear Wave, if the green cross is closer to the orange point of the wave then is a 5 Wave Bull, if the purple cross is closer to the orange point)
+ A background color also show when a 5 pattern is identified
+ The way to plot the zigzag can be changed with 3 Input options
Characteristics to add in future updates (Please if you like it you can support me with coins):
+ Detect more than 1 cycle at the same time
+ Use a volume indicator to identify how many volume was traded in each wave
+ Implement the use of the EWO ( Elliot Wave Oscillator)
+ Improve the display
+ Identify ABC patterns
+ Add triangles and Zigzag formations
Zig Zag High LowZig Zag script that uses local minimums and maximums as pivot points. It can be used as a source for pattern recognition.
Historical Volatility Strategy Backtest Strategy buy when HVol above BuyBand and close position when HVol below CloseBand.
Markets oscillate from periods of low volatility to high volatility
and back. The author`s research indicates that after periods of
extremely low volatility, volatility tends to increase and price
may move sharply. This increase in volatility tends to correlate
with the beginning of short- to intermediate-term moves in price.
They have found that we can identify which markets are about to make
such a move by measuring the historical volatility and the application
of pattern recognition.
The indicator is calculating as the standard deviation of day-to-day
logarithmic closing price changes expressed as an annualized percentage.
Please, use it only for learning or paper trading. Do not for real trading.
Historical Volatility Strategy Strategy buy when HVol above BuyBand and close position when HVol below CloseBand.
Markets oscillate from periods of low volatility to high volatility
and back. The author`s research indicates that after periods of
extremely low volatility, volatility tends to increase and price
may move sharply. This increase in volatility tends to correlate
with the beginning of short- to intermediate-term moves in price.
They have found that we can identify which markets are about to make
such a move by measuring the historical volatility and the application
of pattern recognition.
The indicator is calculating as the standard deviation of day-to-day
logarithmic closing price changes expressed as an annualized percentage.
Historical Volatility Markets oscillate from periods of low volatility to high volatility
and back. The author`s research indicates that after periods of
extremely low volatility, volatility tends to increase and price
may move sharply. This increase in volatility tends to correlate
with the beginning of short- to intermediate-term moves in price.
They have found that we can identify which markets are about to make
such a move by measuring the historical volatility and the application
of pattern recognition.
The indicator is calculating as the standard deviation of day-to-day
logarithmic closing price changes expressed as an annualized percentage.
Punjis Dynamic Daily EMA/SMA 5,9,21,50,100 LevelsPunjis Dynamic Daily EMA/SMA 5,9,21,50,100 Levels
Overview:
This indicator displays daily timeframe moving averages as horizontal lines extending to the right of your chart, regardless of what timeframe you're currently viewing. It includes six key moving averages: EMA 5, EMA 9, EMA 21, SMA 50, SMA 100, and SMA 200.
Key Features:
Clean Chart Design: Unlike traditional moving average lines that clutter your chart with curves across all candles, this indicator uses horizontal lines that extend only from the current price level to the right edge of your screen
Multi-Timeframe Analysis: View daily moving averages on any intraday timeframe (1min, 5min, 15min, etc.) without switching charts
Fully Customizable:
Toggle each moving average on/off independently
Adjust the period length for each MA
Customize colors for each line
Master toggle to show/hide all lines at once
Reduced Visual Noise: Horizontal lines keep your price action clean and easy to read while still providing critical support/resistance levels
Professional Layout: Perfect for traders who need to monitor multiple key levels without obscuring candlestick patterns and chart analysis
Benefits of Horizontal Lines:
Cleaner Charts: Traditional MAs draw lines through every candle, creating visual clutter. Horizontal lines only show current values, keeping your chart clean
Focus on Current Levels: What matters most is where the MAs are NOW relative to price - horizontal lines highlight this instantly
Better Price Action Visibility: See candlestick patterns, volume, and support/resistance levels clearly without MA lines crossing through them
Quick Reference: Instantly identify if price is above or below key moving averages without following curved lines across the chart
Professional Appearance: Clean, minimalist design preferred by institutional traders and technical analysts
Use Cases:
Day traders monitoring higher timeframe levels on intraday charts
Swing traders tracking daily moving averages as dynamic support/resistance
Multi-timeframe analysis without chart switching
Identifying trend direction and potential reversal zones
Clean workspace for pattern recognition and price action trading
Squeeze Weekday Frequency [CHE] Squeeze Weekday Frequency — Tracks historical frequency of low-volatility squeezes by weekday to inform timing of low-risk setups.
Summary
This indicator monitors periods of unusually low volatility, defined as when the average true range falls below a percentile threshold, and tallies their occurrences across each weekday. By aggregating these counts over the chart's history, it reveals patterns in squeeze frequency, helping traders avoid or target specific days for reduced noise. The approach uses persistent counters to ensure accurate daily tallies without duplicates, providing a robust view of weekday biases in volatility regimes.
Motivation: Why this design?
Traders often face inconsistent signal quality due to varying volatility patterns tied to the trading calendar, such as quieter mid-week sessions or busier Mondays. This indicator addresses that by binning low-volatility events into weekday buckets, allowing users to spot recurring low-activity days where trends may develop with less whipsaw. It focuses on historical aggregation rather than real-time alerts, emphasizing pattern recognition over prediction.
What’s different vs. standard approaches?
- Reference baseline: Traditional volatility trackers like simple moving averages of range or standalone Bollinger Band squeezes, which ignore temporal distribution.
- Architecture differences:
- Employs array-based persistent counters for each weekday to accumulate events without recounting.
- Includes duplicate prevention via day-key tracking to handle sparse data.
- Features on-demand sorting and conditional display modes for focused insights.
- Practical effect: Charts show a persistent table of ranked weekdays instead of transient plots, making it easier to glance at biases like higher squeezes on Fridays, which reduces the need for manual logging and highlights calendar-driven edges.
How it works (technical)
The indicator first computes the average true range over a specified lookback period to gauge recent volatility. It then ranks this value against its own history within a sliding window to identify squeezes when the rank drops below the threshold. Each bar's timestamp is resolved to a weekday using the selected timezone, and a unique day identifier is generated from the date components.
On detecting a squeeze and valid price data, it checks against a stored last-marked day for that weekday to avoid multiple counts per day. If it's a new occurrence, the corresponding weekday counter in an array increments. Total days and data-valid days are tracked separately for context.
At the chart's last bar, it sums all counters to compute shares, sorts weekdays by their squeeze proportions, and populates a table with the selected subset. The table alternates row colors and highlights the peak weekday. An info label above the final bar summarizes totals and the top day. Background shading applies a faint red to squeeze bars for visual confirmation. State persists via variable arrays initialized once, ensuring counts build incrementally without resets.
Parameter Guide
ATR Length — Sets the lookback for measuring average true range, influencing squeeze sensitivity to short-term swings. Default: 14. Trade-offs/Tips: Shorter values increase responsiveness but raise false positives in chop; longer smooths for stability, potentially missing early squeezes.
Percentile Window (bars) — Defines the history length for ranking the current ATR, balancing recent relevance with sample size. Default: 252. Trade-offs/Tips: Narrower windows adapt faster to regime shifts but amplify noise; wider ones stabilize ranks yet lag in fast markets—aim for 100-500 bars on daily charts.
Squeeze threshold (PR < x) — Determines the cutoff for low-volatility classification; lower values flag rarer, tighter squeezes. Default: 10.0. Trade-offs/Tips: Tighter thresholds (under 5) yield fewer but higher-quality signals, reducing clutter; looser (over 20) captures more events at the cost of relevance.
Timezone — Selects the reference for weekday assignment; exchange default aligns with asset's session. Default: Exchange. Trade-offs/Tips: Use custom for cross-market analysis, but verify alignment to avoid offset errors in global pairs.
Show — Toggles the results table visibility for quick on/off of the display. Default: true. Trade-offs/Tips: Disable in multi-indicator setups to save screen space; re-enable for periodic reviews.
Pos — Positions the table on the chart pane for optimal viewing. Default: Top Right. Trade-offs/Tips: Bottom options suit long-term charts; test placements to avoid overlapping price action.
Font — Adjusts text size in the table for readability at different zooms. Default: normal. Trade-offs/Tips: Smaller fonts fit more data but strain eyes on small screens; larger for presentations.
Dark — Applies a dark color scheme to the table for contrast against chart backgrounds. Default: true. Trade-offs/Tips: Toggle false for light themes; ensures legibility without manual recoloring.
Display — Filters table rows to show all, top three, or bottom three weekdays by squeeze share. Default: All. Trade-offs/Tips: Use "Top 3" for focus on high-frequency days in active trading; "All" for full audits.
Reading & Interpretation
Red-tinted backgrounds mark individual squeeze bars, indicating current low-volatility conditions. The table's summary row shows the highest squeeze count, its percentage of total events, and the associated weekday in teal. Detail rows list selected weekdays with their absolute counts, proportional shares, and a left arrow for the peak day—higher percentages signal days where squeezes cluster, suggesting potential for calmer trend development. The info label reports overall days observed, valid data days, and reiterates the top weekday with its count. Drifting counts toward zero on a weekday imply rarity, while elevated ones point to habitual low-activity sessions.
Practical Workflows & Combinations
- Trend following: Scan for squeezes on high-frequency weekdays as entry filters, confirming with higher highs or lower lows in the structure; pair with momentum oscillators to time breaks.
- Exits/Stops: On low-squeeze days, widen stops for breathing room, tightening them during peak squeeze periods to guard against false breaks—use the table's percentages as a regime proxy.
- Multi-asset/Multi-TF: Defaults work across forex and indices on hourly or daily frames; for stocks, adjust percentile window to 100 for shorter histories. Scale thresholds up by 5-10 points for high-vol assets like crypto to maintain signal sparsity.
Behavior, Constraints & Performance
- Repaint/confirmation: Counts update only on confirmed bars via day-key changes, with no future references—live bars may shade red tentatively but tallies finalize at session close.
- security()/HTF: Not used, so no higher-timeframe repaint risks; all computations stay in the chart's resolution.
- Resources: Relies on a fixed-size array of seven elements and small loops for sorting and table fills, capped at 5000 bars back—efficient for most charts but may slow on very long intraday histories.
- Known limits: Ignores weekends and holidays implicitly via data presence; early chart bars lack full percentile context, leading to initial undercounting; assumes continuous sessions, so gaps in data (e.g., news halts) skew totals.
Sensible Defaults & Quick Tuning
Start with the built-in values for broad-market daily charts: ATR at 14, window at 252, threshold at 10. For noisier environments, lower the threshold to 5 and shorten the window to 100 to prioritize rare squeezes. If too few events appear, raise the threshold to 15 and extend ATR to 20 for broader capture. To combat overcounting in sparse data, widen the window to 500 while keeping others stock—monitor the info label's data-days count before trusting patterns.
What this indicator is—and isn’t
This serves as a statistical overlay for spotting calendar-based volatility biases, aiding in session selection and filter design. It is not a standalone signal generator, predictive model, or risk manager—integrate it with price action, volume, and broader strategy rules for decisions.
Disclaimer
The content provided, including all code and materials, is strictly for educational and informational purposes only. It is not intended as, and should not be interpreted as, financial advice, a recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument, or an offer of any financial product or service. All strategies, tools, and examples discussed are provided for illustrative purposes to demonstrate coding techniques and the functionality of Pine Script within a trading context.
Any results from strategies or tools provided are hypothetical, and past performance is not indicative of future results. Trading and investing involve high risk, including the potential loss of principal, and may not be suitable for all individuals. Before making any trading decisions, please consult with a qualified financial professional to understand the risks involved.
By using this script, you acknowledge and agree that any trading decisions are made solely at your discretion and risk.
Do not use this indicator on Heikin-Ashi, Renko, Kagi, Point-and-Figure, or Range charts, as these chart types can produce unrealistic results for signal markers and alerts.
Best regards and happy trading
Chervolino
TradeScope: MA Reversion • RVOL • Trendlines • GAPs • TableTradeScope is an all-in-one technical analysis suite that brings together price action, momentum, volume dynamics, and trend structure into one cohesive and fully customizable indicator.
An advanced, modular trading suite that combines moving averages, reversion signals, RSI/CCI momentum, relative volume, gap detection, trendline analysis, and dynamic tables — all within one powerful dashboard.
Perfect for swing traders, intraday traders, and analysts who want to read price strength, volume context, and market structure in real time.
⚙️ Core Components & Inputs
🧮 Moving Average Settings
Moving Average Type & Length:
Choose between SMA or EMA and set your preferred period for smoother or more reactive trend tracking.
Multi-MA Plotting:
Up to 8 customizable moving averages (each with independent type, color, and length).
Includes a “window filter” to show only the last X bars, reducing chart clutter.
MA Reversion Engine:
Detects when price has extended too far from its moving average.
Reversion Lookback: Number of bars analyzed to determine historical extremes.
Reversion Threshold: Sensitivity multiplier—lower = more frequent signals, higher = stricter triggers.
🔄 Trend Settings
Short-Term & Long-Term Trend Lookbacks:
Uses linear regression to detect the slope and direction of the short- and long-term trend.
Results are displayed in the live table with color-coded bias:
🟩 Bullish | 🟥 Bearish
📈 Momentum Indicators
RSI (Relative Strength Index):
Adjustable period; displays the current RSI value, overbought (>70) / oversold (<30) zones, and trending direction.
CCI (Commodity Channel Index):
Customizable length with color-coded bias:
🟩 Oversold (< -100), 🟥 Overbought (> 100).
Tooltip shows whether the CCI is trending up or down.
📊 Volume Analysis
Relative Volume (RVOL):
Estimates end-of-day projected volume using intraday progress and compares it against the 20-day average.
Displays whether today’s volume is expected to exceed yesterday’s, and highlights color by strength.
Volume Trend (Short & Long Lookbacks):
Visual cues for whether current volume is above or below short-term and long-term averages.
Estimated Full-Day Volume & Multiplier:
Converts raw volume into “X” multiples (e.g., 2.3X average) for quick interpretation.
🕳️ Gap Detection
Automatically identifies and plots bullish and bearish price gaps within a defined lookback period.
Gap Lookback: Defines how far back to search for gaps.
Gap Line Width / Visibility: Controls the thickness and display of gap lines on chart.
Displays the closest open gap in the live table, including its distance from current price (%).
🔍 ATR & Volatility
14-day ATR (% of price):
Automatically converts the Average True Range into a percent, providing quick volatility context:
🟩 Low (<3%) | 🟨 Moderate (3–5%) | 🟥 High (>5%)
💬 Candlestick Pattern Recognition
Auto-detects popular reversal and continuation patterns such as:
Bullish/Bearish Engulfing
Hammer / Hanging Man
Shooting Star / Inverted Hammer
Doji / Harami / Kicking / Marubozu / Morning Star
Each pattern is shown with contextual color coding in the table.
🧱 Pivot Points & Support/Resistance
Optional Pivot High / Pivot Low Labels
Adjustable left/right bar lengths for pivot detection
Theme-aware text and label color options
Automatically drawn diagonal trendlines for both support and resistance
Adjustable line style, color, and thickness
Detects and tracks touches for reliability
Includes breakout alerts (with optional volume confirmation)
🚨 Alerts
MA Cross Alerts:
Triggers when price crosses the fast or slow moving average within a tolerance band (default ±0.3%).
Diagonal Breakout Alerts:
Detects and alerts when price breaks diagonal trendlines.
Volume-Confirmed Alerts:
Filters breakouts where volume exceeds 1.5× the 20-bar average.
🧾 Live Market Table
A fully dynamic table displayed on-chart, customizable via input toggles:
Choose which rows to show (e.g., RSI, ATR, RVOL, Gaps, CCI, Trend, MA info, Diff, Low→Close%).
Choose table position (top-right, bottom-left, etc.) and text size.
Theme selection: Light or Dark
Conditional background colors for instant visual interpretation:
🟩 Bullish or Oversold
🟥 Bearish or Overbought
🟨 Neutral / Moderate
🎯 Practical Uses
✅ Identify confluence setups combining MA reversion, volume expansion, and RSI/CCI extremes.
✅ Track trend bias and gap proximity directly in your dashboard.
✅ Monitor relative volume behavior for intraday strength confirmation.
✅ Automate MA cross or breakout alerts to stay ahead of key price action.
🧠 Ideal For
Swing traders seeking confluence-based setups
Intraday traders monitoring multi-factor bias
Analysts looking for compact market health dashboards
💡 Summary
TradeScope is designed as a single-pane-of-glass market view — combining momentum, trend, volume, structure, and reversion into one clear visual system.
Fully customizable. Fully dynamic.
Use it to see what others miss — clarity, confluence, and confidence in every trade.
Doji Detector - ZTFNon-Lagging Doji Detector
This indicator automatically identifies and plots four types of doji candlestick patterns in real-time.
Common Doji - Small body with balanced upper and lower shadows (blue diamond)
Long-Legged Doji - Small body with very long shadows on both sides (purple square)
Dragonfly Doji - Small body with long lower shadow, minimal upper shadow (green triangle)
Four-Price Doji - All prices (OHLC) nearly equal, forming a flat line (orange cross)
Key Features:
Detects patterns as they form (non-lagging) or waits for candle close confirmation
Adjustable body size threshold (default 10% of candle range)
Tiny, unobtrusive labels positioned below bars
Works on all timeframes and instruments
Simple pattern recognition without directional bias
How it works: The indicator analyzes each candle's body size relative to its total range and shadow proportions. It uses a hierarchy system to classify each doji into its most specific type, ensuring only one label per candle.
Vertical Time Marker Configurable (VTMC)# Vertical Time Marker Configurable (VTMC)
## Overview
The Vertical Time Marker Configurable (VTMC) is a powerful PineScript v6 indicator designed to help traders quickly identify key market times across their entire chart history. Instead of hovering over candles to check timestamps, VTMC draws clear vertical lines with customizable labels at your specified times, making it easy to spot important market sessions, news events, or personal trading windows at a glance.
## Key Features
### ⏰ Flexible Time Selection
- Set any time using an intuitive time picker (defaults to 8:30 AM Central Time)
- Automatically draws lines at your specified time across all historical data
- Perfect for marking market opens, closes, news releases, or personal trading times
### 🎨 Full Visual Customization
- **Line Color**: Choose any color (defaults to white for maximum visibility)
- **Line Style**: Solid, dashed, or dotted options
- **Line Width**: Adjustable from 1-10 pixels
- **Opacity Control**: Precise opacity slider (0-100%) for both line and text
### 🏷️ Smart Text Labels
- **Preset Options**: New York Open, New York Close, London Open, London Close, Asia Open, Asia Close
- **Custom Labels**: Enter any text for personalized marking (news events, trading windows, etc.)
- **Configurable Text**: Adjustable size (8-20px), color, and opacity
- **Smart Positioning**: Text appears just above the price action for clear visibility
### 📊 Professional Display
- Lines extend fully from top to bottom of chart
- Clean, non-intrusive design that doesn't clutter your analysis
- Works on any timeframe and market
- Historical lines persist across all chart data
## Perfect For
### Market Session Traders
- Mark key session opens and closes
- Identify overlap periods between major markets
- Track session-specific price behavior patterns
### News Traders
- Mark important economic releases (FOMC, NFP, etc.)
- Create visual reminders for scheduled events
- Track market reaction patterns around news times
### Institutional Flow Traders
- Identify key institutional activity times
- Mark order block formation periods
- Track smart money movement windows
### Personal Trading Systems
- Mark your optimal trading hours
- Create visual discipline for trading windows
- Track performance during specific time periods
## Why VTMC?
Unlike hardcoded session indicators that only work for specific markets, VTMC gives you complete flexibility to mark ANY time that matters to your trading strategy. Whether you're tracking "MY Trading Window" from 9:30-10:30 AM or marking custom news events, VTMC adapts to your specific needs.
The indicator eliminates the constant need to hover over candles to check times, instead providing instant visual reference points across your entire chart. This makes pattern recognition, backtesting, and trade timing significantly more efficient.
## Usage Tips
- Use multiple instances for different time zones or events
- Combine with other indicators for comprehensive market timing
- Customize colors to match your chart theme
- Use custom labels for personalized trading reminders
*Built with precision in PineScript v6 for reliable performance and modern TradingView compatibility.*
Metatron Lines (Highs & Lows Geometry)Metatron Lines
Hey TradingView community! 👋
I wanted to share something I've been working on that might help you see market structure from a different angle. This indicator connects pivot highs and lows using geometric patterns, creating what I call "Metatron Lines."
What it does (simply put):
- Finds significant highs and lows on your chart
- Draws lines connecting these points to reveal hidden geometric relationships
- Shows you the underlying structure that price tends to respect
Why I built this:
I noticed that markets often move in patterns that aren't immediately obvious. Sometimes the most important levels aren't the obvious support and resistance lines, but the intersections and angles created by connecting multiple pivot points. This tool helps visualize those relationships.
How it might help you:
- Pattern Recognition : Spot geometric formations that traditional analysis might miss
- Support/Resistance : See where multiple geometric lines converge to create strong levels
- Market Structure : Better understand how price flows and where it might find obstacles
- Confluence Areas : Identify zones where multiple geometric elements align
A few honest thoughts:
This isn't a magic bullet or a guaranteed profit maker (nothing is!). It's simply another lens through which to view price action. Some traders find geometric analysis helpful, others prefer different approaches - and that's perfectly fine.
I've tried to make it customizable so you can adjust it to fit your trading style and timeframe. The default settings work well for most instruments, but feel free to experiment.
Settings you can adjust:
- Pivot detection sensitivity
- Number of connection points
- Line colors and styles
- Which connections to show (highs, lows, or both)
I hope some of you find this useful! I'm always learning from this community, so if you have suggestions for improvements or different ways to use it, I'd love to hear them.
Trade safe and trust your process! 📈
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This indicator is provided as-is for educational and analysis purposes. Please practice proper risk management and never risk more than you can afford to lose.
Inside/Outside Bar Sequence Detector# Inside/Outside Bar Sequence Detector
## English Description
**Inside/Outside Bar Sequence Detector**
This indicator identifies and visualizes sequences of Inside and Outside bars on any chart. It highlights important price action patterns that can signal potential market reversals or continuation moves.
**Key Features:**
- Automatically detects consecutive Inside bars (where price action is contained within the previous bar's range) and Outside bars (where price action exceeds the previous bar's range)
- Displays sequences with customizable labels showing the pattern type
- Highlights the price range of each sequence with a transparent box
- Marks individual Inside bars with "i" and Outside bars with "o" below each candle
- Applies special pattern recognition rules for more accurate trade signals
- Fully customizable appearance including colors, opacity, and label positioning
Adjust the minimum sequence length according to your trading timeframe and strategy to filter out noise and focus on significant patterns.
## 中文描述
**内包/外包K线序列检测器**
这个指标可以识别并可视化任何图表上的内包和外包K线序列。它突出显示重要的价格行为模式，这些模式可能预示市场潜在的反转或延续走势。
**主要特点：**
- 自动检测连续的内包K线（价格活动被限制在前一根K线范围内）和外包K线（价格活动超出前一根K线范围）
- 通过可自定义的标签显示模式类型
- 用透明框突出显示每个序列的价格范围
- 在每根K线下方用"i"标记内包蜡烛，用"o"标记外包蜡烛
- 应用特殊模式识别规则，提供更准确的交易信号
- 完全可自定义的外观，包括颜色、透明度和标签位置
根据您的交易时间框架和策略调整最小序列长度，以过滤噪音并专注于重要模式。
Volume Flow RatioVolume Flow Ratio (VFR) Indicator
Overview
The Volume Flow Ratio (VFR) is a sophisticated volume analysis tool that measures current trading volume relative to the maximum volume of the previous period. Unlike traditional volume indicators that show raw volume or simple moving averages, VFR provides context by comparing current activity to recent maximum activity levels.
Core Features
1. Split Period Analysis
- Multiple Timeframe Options:
- Daily: Compares to previous day's maximum
- Weekly: Week-to-week comparison
- NYSE Weekly: Specialized for stock market trading (Monday-Friday only)
- Monthly: Month-to-month analysis
- Quarterly: Quarter-to-quarter perspective
- Yearly: Year-over-year volume comparison
2. Ratio-Based Measurement
- Displays volume as a ratio (0 to 1+) rather than raw numbers
- 1.0 represents volume equal to previous period's maximum
- Example: If previous max was 50,000 contracts:
- Current volume of 25,000 shows as 0.5
- Current volume of 75,000 shows as 1.5
3. Triple Coloring Modes
- Moving Average Based:
- Compares current ratio to its moving average
- Customizable MA period
- Green: Above MA (higher than average activity)
- Red: Below MA (lower than average activity)
- Previous Candle Comparison:
- Simple increase/decrease from previous bar
- Green: Higher than previous bar
- Red: Lower than previous bar
- Candle Color Based:
- Syncs with price action
- Green: Bullish candles (close > open)
- Red: Bearish candles (close < open)
Primary Use Cases
1. Volume Profile Analysis
- Perfect for traders who need to understand when markets are most active
- Helps identify unusual volume spikes relative to recent history
- Useful for timing entries and exits based on market participation
2. Market Activity Traders
Ideal for traders who:
- Need to identify high-liquidity periods
- Want to avoid low-volume periods
- Look for volume breakouts or divergences
- Trade based on institutional participation levels
3. Mean Reversion Traders
Helps identify:
- Overextended volume conditions (potential reversals)
- Volume exhaustion points
- Return to normal volume levels after spikes
4. Momentum Traders
Useful for:
- Confirming trend strength through volume
- Identifying potential trend exhaustion
- Validating breakouts with volume confirmation
Advantages Over Traditional Volume Indicators
1. Contextual Analysis
- Shows relative strength rather than raw numbers
- Easier to compare across different time periods
- Automatically adjusts to changing market conditions
2. Period-Specific Insights
- Respects natural market cycles (daily, weekly, monthly)
- Special handling for NYSE trading days
- Eliminates weekend noise in stock market analysis
3. Flexible Visualization
- Three distinct coloring methods for different trading styles
- Clear reference line at 1.0 for quick analysis
- Histogram style for easy pattern recognition
Best Practices
For Day Traders
- Use Daily split for intraday volume patterns
- MA coloring mode with shorter periods (5-10)
- Focus on ratios during market hours
For Swing Traders
- Weekly or NYSE Weekly splits
- Longer MA periods (15-20)
- Look for sustained volume patterns
For Position Traders
- Monthly or Quarterly splits
- Candle color mode for trend confirmation
- Focus on major volume shifts
Limitations
- Requires one full period to establish baseline
- May be less effective in extremely low volume conditions
- NYSE Weekly mode specific to stock market hours
This indicator is particularly valuable for traders who understand that volume is a crucial component of price action but need a more sophisticated way to analyze it than simple volume bars. It's especially useful for those who trade based on market participation levels and need to quickly identify whether current volume is significant relative to recent history.
EMA Study Script for Price Action Traders, v2JR_EMA Research Tool Documentation
Version 2 Enhancements
Version 2 of the JR_EMA Research Tool introduces several powerful features that make it particularly valuable for studying price action around Exponential Moving Averages (EMAs). The key improvements focus on tracking and analyzing price-EMA interactions:
1. Cross Detection and Counting
- Implements flags for crossing bars that instantly identify when price crosses above or below the EMA
- Maintains running counts of closes above and below the EMA
- This feature helps students understand the persistence of trends and the frequency of EMA interactions
2. Bar Number Tracking
- Records the specific bar number when EMA crosses occur
- Stores the previous crossing bar number for reference
- Enables precise measurement of time between crosses, helping identify typical trend durations
3. Variable Reset Management
- Implements sophisticated reset logic for all counting variables
- Ensures accuracy when analyzing multiple trading sessions
- Critical for maintaining clean data when studying patterns across different timeframes
4. Cross Direction Tracking
- Monitors the direction of the last EMA cross
- Helps students identify the current trend context
- Essential for understanding trend continuation vs reversal scenarios
Educational Applications
Price-EMA Relationship Studies
The tool provides multiple ways to study how price interacts with EMAs:
1. Visual Analysis
- Customizable EMA bands show typical price deviation ranges
- Color-coded fills help identify "normal" vs "extreme" price movements
- Three different band calculation methods offer varying perspectives on price volatility
2. Quantitative Analysis
- Real-time tracking of closes above/below EMA
- Running totals help identify persistent trends
- Cross counting helps understand typical trend duration
Research Configurations
EMA Configuration
- Adjustable EMA period for studying different trend timeframes
- Customizable EMA color for visual clarity
- Ideal for comparing different EMA periods' effectiveness
Bands Configuration
Three distinct calculation methods:
1. Full Average Bar Range (ABR)
- Uses the entire range of price movement
- Best for studying overall volatility
2. Body Average Bar Range
- Focuses on the body of the candle
- Excellent for studying conviction in price moves
3. Standard Deviation
- Traditional statistical approach
- Useful for comparing to other technical studies
Signal Configuration
- Optional signal plotting for entry/exit studies
- Helps identify potential trading opportunities
- Useful for backtesting strategy ideas
Using the Tool for Study
Basic Analysis Steps
1. Start with the default 20-period EMA
2. Observe how price interacts with the EMA line
3. Monitor the data window for quantitative insights
4. Use band settings to understand normal price behavior
Advanced Analysis
1. Pattern Recognition
- Use the cross counting system to identify typical pattern lengths
- Study the relationship between cross frequency and trend strength
- Compare different timeframes for fractal analysis
2. Volatility Studies
- Compare different band calculation methods
- Identify market regimes through band width changes
- Study the relationship between volatility and trend persistence
3. Trend Analysis
- Use the closing price count system to measure trend strength
- Study the relationship between trend duration and subsequent reversals
- Compare different EMA periods for optimal trend following
Best Practices for Research
1. Systematic Approach
- Start with longer timeframes and work down
- Document observations about price behavior in different market conditions
- Compare results across multiple symbols and timeframes
2. Data Collection
- Use the data window to record significant events
- Track the number of bars between crosses
- Note market conditions when signals appear
3. Optimization Studies
- Test different EMA periods for your market
- Compare band calculation methods for your trading style
- Document which settings work best in different market conditions
Technical Implementation Notes
This tool is particularly valuable for educational purposes because it combines visual and quantitative analysis in a single interface, allowing students to develop both intuitive and analytical understanding of price-EMA relationships.
Dual Zigzag [Trendoscope®]🎲 Dual Zigzag indicator is built on recursive zigzag algorithm. It is very similar to other zigzag indicators published by us and other authors. However, the key point here is, the indicator draws zigzag on both price and any other plot based indicator on separate layouts.
Before we get into the indicator, here are some brief descriptions of the underlying concepts and key terminologies
🎯 Zigzag
Zigzag indicator breaks down price or any input series into a series of Pivot Highs and Pivot Lows alternating between each other. Zigzags though shows pivot high and lows, should not be used for buying at low and selling at high. The main application of zigzag indicator is for the visualisation of market structure and this can be used as basic building block for any pattern recognition algorithms.
🎯 Recursive Zigzag Algorithm
Recursive zigzag algorithm builds zigzag on multiple levels and each level of zigzag is based on the previous level pivots. The level zero zigzag is built on price. However, for level 1, instead of price level 0 zigzag pivots are used. Similarly for level 2, level 1 zigzag pivots are used as base.
🎲 Components Dual Zigzag Indicator
Here are the components of Dual zigzag indicator
Built in Oscillator - Indicator has built in oscillator options for plotting RSI (Relative Strength Index), MFI (Money Flow Index), cci (Commodity Channel Index) , CMO (Chande Momentum Oscillator), COG (Center of Gravity), and ROC (Rate of Change). Apart from the given built in oscillators, users can also use a custom external output as base. The oscillators are not printed on the price pane. But, printed on a separate indicator overlay.
Zigzag On Oscillator - Recursive zigzag is calculated and printed on the oscillator series. Each pivot high and pivot low also prints a label having the retracement ratios, and price levels at those points. Zigzag on the oscillator is also printed on the indicator overlay pane.
Zigzag on Price - Recursive zigzag calculated based on price and printed on the price pane. This is made possible by using force_overlay option present in the drawing objects. At each zigzag pivot levels, the label having price retracement ratios, and oscillator values are printed.
It is called dual zigzag because, the indicator calculates the zigzag on both price and oscillator series of values and prints them separately on different panes on the chart.
🎲 Indicator Settings
Settings include
Theme display settings to get the right colour combination to match the background.
Zigzag settings to be used for zigzag calculation and display
Oscillator settings to chose the oscillator to be used as base for 2nd zigzag
🎲 Applications
Useful in spotting divergences with both indicator and price having their own zigzag to highlight pivots
Spotting patterns in indicators/oscillators and correlate them with the patterns on price
🎲 Using External Input
If users want to use an external indicator such as OBV instead of the built in oscillators, then can do so by using the custom option.
Here is how this can be done.
Step1. Add both Dual Zigzag and the intended indicator (in this case OBV) on the chart. Notice that both OBV and Dual zigzag appear on different panes.
Step2. Edit the indicator settings of Dual zigzag and set custom indicator by selecting "custom" as oscillator name and then by setting the custom external indicator name and input.
Step 3. You would notice that the zigzag in Dual Zigzag indictor pane is already showing the zigzag pivots based on the OBV indicator and the price pivots display obv values at the pivot points. We can leave this as is.
Step 4. As an additional step, you can also merge the OBV pane and the Dual zigzag indicator pane into one by going into OBV settings and moving the indicator to above pane. Merge the scales so that there is no two scales on the same pane and the entire scale appear on the right.
At the end, you should see two panes - one with price and other with OBV and both having their zigzag plotted.
