SAR Trend Trader w/ Alerts By: jhanson107This strategy utilizes Parabolic SAR (Stop and Reverse) along with EMA filtering to improve accuracy. Use the strategy to find optimal settings for the pair your are trading.
Long:
1. SAR below price action
2. Above slow EMA (Default 100 EMA)
3. Update trailing stop daily and exit trade once stopped out.
Short
1. SAR above price action
2. Below slow EMA (Default 100 EMA)
3. Update trailing stop daily and exit trade once stopped out.
White Bars = No trade zone which helps filter out bad trades compared to only using Parabolic SAR.
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SAR Trend Trader Strategy By: jhanson107This strategy utilizes Parabolic SAR (Stop and Reverse) along with EMA filtering to improve accuracy. Use the strategy to find optimal settings for the pair your are trading.
Long:
1. SAR below price action
2. Above slow EMA (Default 100 EMA)
3. Update trailing stop daily and exit trade once stopped out.
Short
1. SAR above price action
2. Below slow EMA (Default 100 EMA)
3. Update trailing stop daily and exit trade once stopped out.
White Bars = No trade zone which helps filter out bad trades compared to only using Parabolic SAR.
Breakout Reversal Entry on WMA - NG1! Overnight ver 1This script is for learning purposes only
This strategy will plot arrows when price breaks so far above/below WMA. The strategy will enter when the price breaks away from WMA. All entries are reversals. Users can set WMA length and source; also the distance of the price away from WMA to enter. Adjustable bracket orders are placed for exit, with trailing stop or market stop choice. Last, users can set the time of day they want to enter a trade.
My Preference: I am testing this strategy on NG1! over night on 1 minute candle. with .003 on price drop/climb, I get entries almost every night. Also 10 tick stop and 5 tick profit seems backward to most, but with a high win/loss ratio, it performs quite well. Trailing stops generally help out as well.
INPUTS:
Length - The is the WMA length
Source - WMA source (High, Low, Open, Close...)
When Price Drops - This is the distance in ticks when the price drops away from WMA, an arrow is plotted, and reversal entry order is placed
When Price Climbs - Same as price drop, just in the opposite direction
Trailing Stop check box - Check if you want to place a trailing stop so many tick away from entry. Unchecked is Market (hard) stop so many ticks from entry.
Stop - Number of ticks away from entry a the stop or trailing stop is set (for NG 1 tick = $0.001)
Limit Out - Number of ticks away from entry a limit order is placed to take profits
Limit Time of day check box - check to use the time of day to limit what time of day order entry will occur.
Start/Stop Trades (Est Time) - First box is when the strategy will be allowed to start buying and stop is when the strategy will stop being allowed to buy. Sell orders continue until a stop or limit triggers an exit. These times are Eastern time zone
PROPERTIES:
Pyramiding - This feature will allow multiple entries to occur. If set to 1, the strategy should only trade 1 contract at a time. If set to 2, the strategy will enter a second order if entry requirements are met. This allows you to be holding 2 contracts. Basically on a good day, it will multiply your earnings, on a bad day, you'll just lose more. For testing, I keep this on 1.
TIPS:
- If you want to go long only, set "When Price Climbs" to an impossible number, like 10,000. It's not possible for NG to move $10 is a matter of minutes so it will not enter the market with a short order. Also keep in mind you can set different requirements for going long vs going short. If you think there is more pull on the market in a particular direction.
Trade Manager (Open Source Version)Hello my young padawans looking for the FORCE to get richer on your next trade
I got pinged at least three times today asking where the hell is the indicator of the day. You asked, I delivered :)
Here's your free open-source Trade Manager Version. My associates might kill me for sharing that one... anyway this is a real GIFT.
I won't share such quality indicators too often for FREE so hope you'll appreciate its value. It can really help with your day to day trading (on top of making your charts looking more awesome)
This is an even better version compared to my previous Trade Manager Trade-Manager . It's basically a standalone version, meaning you'll have to update with 2 lines your own indicator and follow my educational post from yesterday (pasted it below also) to learn how to do it
Please read this educational post I published for you before proceeding further : How-to-connect-your-indicator-with-the-Trade-Manager
From here you normally connected the data source of your own indicator to the Trade Manager. If not, here's a reminder of the article mentionned above
Step 1 - Update your indicator
For the screenshot you see above, I used this indicator : Two-MM-Cross-MACD/ . "But sir are you really advertising your other indicators here ??" ... hmmm.... YES but I gave them for free so ... stop complaining my friend :)
Somewhere in the code you'll have a LONG and a SHORT condition. If not, please go back to study trading for noobs (I'm kidding !!!)
So it should look to something similar
nUP = ma_crossover and macd_crossover
nDN = ma_crossunder and macd_crossunder
What you will need to add at the very end of your script is a Signal plot that will be captured by the Trade Manager. This will give us :
// Signal plot to be used as external
// if crossover, sends 1, otherwise sends -1
Signal = (nUP) ? 1 : (nDN) ? -1 : na
plot(Signal, title="Signal")
The Trade Manager engines expects to receive 1 for a bullishg signal and -1 for bearish .
Step 2 - Add the Trade Manager to your chart and select the right Data Source
I feel the questions coming so I prefer to anticipate :) When you add the Trade Manager to your chart, nothing will be displayed. THIS IS NORMAL because you'll have to select the Data Source to be "Signal"
Remember our Signal variable from the Two MM Cross from before, now we'll capture it and.....drumb rolll...... that's from that moment that your life became even more AWESOME
The Engine will capture the last signal from the MM cross or any indicator actually and will update the Stop Loss, Take Profit levels based on the parameters you set on the Trade Manager
It should work with any indicator as long as you're providing a plot Signal with values 1 and -1 . In any case, you can change the Trade Manager you'll find a better logic for your trading
Now let's cover the different parameters of the tool
It should be straightforward but better to explain everything here
+Label lines : if unchecked, no SL/TPs/... will be displayed
+Show Stop Loss Signal : Will display the stop loss label. You have the choice between three options :
By default, the Stop Loss is set to NONE. You'll have to select a different option to enable the Stop Loss for real
++Percentage : Will set the SL at a percent distance from the price
++Fixed : SL fixed at a static price
++Trailing % : Trailing stop loss based on percentage level
The following is a KEY feature and I got asked for it many times those past two days. I got annoyed of getting the same request so I just did it
++Trailing TP: Will move the Stop Loss if the take profit levels are hit
Example: if TP1 is hit, SL will be moved to breakeven. If TP2 is hit, SL will be moved from TP1 to TP2
+Take Profit 1,2,3 : Visually define the three Take Profit levels. Those are percentage levels .
Meaning if you set TP1 = 2, it will set the TP1 level 2% away from the entry signal
Please note that once a Take profit level is reached, it will magically disappear. This is to be expected
I'll share in the future a way more complete version with invalidation, stop loss/take profits based on indicator, take profit based on supports/resistances, ...
I believe is such a great tool because can be connected to any indicator. I confess that I tried it only with a few... if you find any that's not working with the Trade manager, please let me know and I'll have a look
PS
I want to give a HUUUUUUUGE shoutout to the PineCoders community who helped me finishing it
Wishing you all the best and a pleasant experience with my work
David
Modular Filter - Spot Trends And Smooth PriceIntroduction
This indicator can have a wide variety of usages, and since it is based on exponential averaging then the whole indicator can be made adaptive, thus ending up with a really promising tool. This indicator who can both smooth price and act as a trailing stop depending on user preferences, i tried to make it as reactive, stable and efficient as possible in order to both smooth and spot trends, lets view it more in depth.
The Indicator
line 8 and 9 create two bands, one upper and one lower, then based on certain conditions the indicator will only return a certain band or an average of both with different weights, this weight is controlled by the beta parameter, values of 1 will return a simple filter while values of 0 will return a classical trailing stop.
beta = 0
The indicator can use output values as input, thus using smoother values as input, in order to do so just check "Feedback", this help the overall output to be smoother as well as giving more long terms signals
The amount of feedback is controlled by the feedback weighting parameter, lower values will weight more the output values thus creating smoother results.
Feedback weighting of 0.2
Using beta = 0 thus having the indicator act as a trailing stop while having the feedback option activated return more long terms signals. Notes that the colors are based on the initial conditions of the indicator.
Conclusion
You can replace length and change alpha for any smoothing variable such as the efficiency ratio or anything with scale (1,0), same goes for beta and the feedback weighting parameter, this is why the indicator is "Modular" in addition of providing different usages. This indicator can look like cluster filters (smooth price monarch, forexguru) , filters with the ability to follow the price quite fine while being stables. I really hope you find an use to it.
Thanks for reading !
A.I.Driven TradersAI Model Trades for 20190612The entry and exit levels here are NOT derived from any specific indicator but are coming from our A.I. driven proprietary models.
This is an attempt at exploring the trading community here at TradingView and sharing our daily trading plans published at our site with the community here in the form a Pine Script - just starting and learning this platform. Please help point out any obvious errors or gotchas committed in the scripts. Thanks and have a great trading day!
**** The Trading Plan Published for today ****
>>>> Medium-Frequency Models: <<<<< For today, Wednesday 06/12, our medium-frequency models indicate using the 2895 as a pivot point - opening a long on a break above 2895, and opening a short on a break below 2895 (wait for a close on at least a five minute chart to determine the break), both sides with a 9-point trailing stop.
Note: For the trades to trigger, the breaks should occur during the regular session hours starting at 9:30am ET. By design, these models do NOT open any new positions after 3:45pm. Only one open position at any given time.
>>>>> Aggressive Intraday Models: <<<<< For today, Wednesday 06/12, our aggressive intraday models indicate going long on a break above 2892 or 2875 with an 6-point trailing stop, and going short on a break below 2887 or 2878 with an 8-point trailing stop.
Note: For the trades to trigger, the breaks should occur during regular session hours starting at 9:30am ET. Due to the intraday nature of these aggressive models, they indicate closing any open trades at 3:55pm and remaining flat into the session close. No opening of new positions after 3:45pm. Only one open position at any given time.
[Autoview][BackTest]Dual MA Ribbons R0.12 by JustUncleLThis is an implementation of a strategy based on two MA Ribbons, a Fast Ribbon and a Slow Ribbon. This strategy can be used on Normal candlestick charts or Renko charts (if you are familiar with them).
The strategy revolves around a pair of scripts: One to generate alerts signals for Autoview and one for Backtesting, to tune your settings.
The risk management options are performed within the script to set SL(StopLoss), TP(TargetProfit), TSL(Trailing Stop Loss) and TTP (Trailing Target Profit). The only requirement for Autoview is to Buy and Sell as directed by this script, no complicated syntax is required.
The Dual Ribbons are designed to capture the inferred behavior of traders and investors by using two groups of averages:
> Traders MA Ribbon: Lower MA and Upper MA (Aqua=Uptrend, Blue=downtrend, Gray=Neutral), with center line Avg MA (Orange dotted line).
> Investors MAs Ribbon: Lower MA and Upper MA (Green=Uptrend, Red=downtrend, Gray=Neutral), with center line Avg MA (Fuchsia dotted line).
> Anchor time frame (0=current). This is the time frame that the MAs are calculated for. This way 60m MA Ribbons can be viewed on a 15 min chart to establish tighter Stop Loss conditions.
Trade Management options:
Option to specify Backtest start and end time.
Trailing Stop, with Activate Level (as % of price) and Trailing Stop (as % of price)
Target Profit Level, (as % of price)
Stop Loss Level, (as % of price)
BUY green triangles and SELL dark red triangles
Trade Order closed colour coded Label:
>> Dark Red = Stop Loss Hit
>> Green = Target Profit Hit
>> Purple = Trailing Stop Hit
>> Orange = Opposite (Sell) Order Close
Trade Management Indication:
Trailing Stop Activate Price = Blue dotted line
Trailing Stop Price = Fuschia solid stepping line
Target Profit Price = Lime '+' line
Stop Loss Price = Red '+' line
Dealing With Renko Charts:
If you choose to use Renko charts, make sure you have enabled the "IS This a RENKO Chart" option, (I have not so far found a way to Detect the type of chart that is running).
If you want non-repainting Renko charts you MUST use TRADITIONAL Renko Bricks. This type of brick is fixed and will not change size.
Also use Renko bricks with WICKS DISABLED. Wicks are not part of Renko, the whole idea of using Renko bricks is not to see the wick noise.
Set you chart Time Frame to the lowest possible one that will build enough bricks to give a reasonable history, start at 1min TimeFrame. Renko bricks are not dependent on time, they represent a movement in price. But the chart candlestick data is used to create the bricks, so lower TF gives more accurate Brick creation.
You want to size your bricks to 2/1000 of the pair price, so for ETHBTC the price is say 0.0805 then your Renko Brick size should be about 2*0.0805/1000 = 0.0002 (round up).
You may find there is some slippage in value, but this can be accounted for in the Backtest by setting your commission a bit higher, for Binance for example I use 0.2%
Special thanks goes to @CryptoRox for providing the initial Risk management Framework in his "How to automate this strategy for free using a chrome extension" example.
EMA StrategyThis strategy is in testing and development.
**USE AT YOUR OWN RISK. **
This defaults to a 13/48 EMA using the closing price. When the fast EMA crosses above the slow it triggers a buy. When it crosses below the slow EMA it triggers a sell and potentially a short, but that is not implemented. Stops, trailing stops, and pyramiding to be added. The purpose of this strategy is to signal recommended entry and exit point and back test whether the strategy works. It is not intended to be an automated buy/sell script.
* stop loss added. Not yet configurable from the settings panel. Defaults to 8% from the entry price.
TODO:
Add the ability to configure the stop-loss level in the settings panel
Add trailing stop functionality
Add profit taking, likely configurable sell targets (2:1 risk to reward gain for example)
Add another signal or two to help improve odds of making a winning trade.
Luxy Adaptive MA Cloud - Trend Strength & Signal Tracker V2Luxy Adaptive MA Cloud - Professional Trend Strength & Signal Tracker
Next-generation moving average cloud indicator combining ultra-smooth gradient visualization with intelligent momentum detection. Built for traders who demand clarity, precision, and actionable insights.
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WHAT MAKES THIS INDICATOR SPECIAL?
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Unlike traditional MA indicators that show static lines, Luxy Adaptive MA Cloud creates a living, breathing visualization of market momentum. Here's what sets it apart:
Exponential Gradient Technology
This isn't just a simple fill between two lines. It's a professionally engineered gradient system with 26 precision layers using exponential density distribution. The result? An organic, cloud-like appearance where the center is dramatically darker (15% transparency - where crossovers and price action occur), while edges fade gracefully (75% transparency). Think of it as a visual "heat map" of trend strength.
Dynamic Momentum Intelligence
Most MA clouds only show structure (which MA is on top). This indicator shows momentum strength in real-time through four intelligent states:
- 🟢 Bright Green = Explosive bullish momentum (both MAs rising strongly)
- 🔵 Blue = Weakening bullish (structure intact, but momentum fading)
- 🟠 Orange = Caution zone (bearish structure forming, weak momentum)
- 🔴 Deep Red = Strong bearish momentum (both MAs falling)
The cloud literally tells you when trends are accelerating or losing steam.
Conditional Performance Architecture
Every calculation is optimized for speed. Disable a feature? It stops calculating entirely—not just hidden, but not computed . The 26-layer gradient only renders when enabled. Toggle signals off? Those crossover checks don't run. This makes it one of the most efficient cloud indicators available, even with its advanced visual system.
Zero Repaint Guarantee
All signals and momentum states are based on confirmed bar data only . What you see in historical data is exactly what you would have seen trading live. No lookahead bias. No repainting tricks. No signals that "magically" appear perfect in hindsight. If a signal shows in history, it would have triggered in real-time at that exact moment.
Educational by Design
Every single input includes comprehensive tooltips with:
- Clear explanations of what each parameter does
- Practical examples of when to use different settings
- Recommended configurations for scalping, day trading, and swing trading
- Real-world trading impact ("This affects entry timing" vs "This is visual only")
You're not just getting an indicator—you're learning how to use it effectively .
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THE GRADIENT CLOUD - TECHNICAL DETAILS
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Architecture:
26 precision layers for silk-smooth transitions
Exponential density curve - layers packed tightly near center (where crossovers happen), spread wider at edges
75%-15% transparency range - center is highly opaque (15%), edges fade gracefully (75%)
V-Gradient design - emphasizes the action zone between Fast and Medium MAs
The Four Momentum States:
🟢 GREEN - Strong Bullish
Fast MA above Medium MA
Both MAs rising with momentum > 0.02%
Action: Enter/hold LONG positions, strong uptrend confirmed
🔵 BLUE - Weak Bullish
Fast MA above Medium MA
Weak or flat momentum
Action: Caution - bullish structure but losing strength, consider trailing stops
🟠 ORANGE - Weak Bearish
Medium MA above Fast MA
Weak or flat momentum
Action: Warning - bearish structure developing, consider exits
🔴 RED - Strong Bearish
Medium MA above Fast MA
Both MAs falling with momentum < -0.02%
Action: Enter/hold SHORT positions, strong downtrend confirmed
Smooth Transitions: The momentum score is smoothed using an 8-bar EMA to eliminate noise and prevent whipsaws. You see the true trend , not every minor fluctuation.
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FLEXIBLE MOVING AVERAGE SYSTEM
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Three Customizable MAs:
Fast MA (default: EMA 10) - Reacts quickly to price changes, defines short-term momentum
Medium MA (default: EMA 20) - Balances responsiveness with stability, core trend reference
Slow MA (default: SMA 200, optional) - Long-term trend filter, major support/resistance
Six MA Types Available:
EMA - Exponential; faster response, ideal for momentum and day trading
SMA - Simple; smooth and stable, best for swing trading and trend following
WMA - Weighted; middle ground between EMA and SMA
VWMA - Volume-weighted; reflects market participation, useful for liquid markets
RMA - Wilder's smoothing; used in RSI/ADX, excellent for trend filters
HMA - Hull; extremely responsive with minimal lag, aggressive option
Recommended Settings by Trading Style:
Scalping (1m-5m):
Fast: EMA(5-8)
Medium: EMA(10-15)
Slow: Not needed or EMA(50)
Day Trading (5m-1h):
Fast: EMA(10-12)
Medium: EMA(20-21)
Slow: SMA(200) for bias
Swing Trading (4h-1D):
Fast: EMA(10-20)
Medium: EMA(34-50)
Slow: SMA(200)
Pro Tip: Start with Fast < Medium < Slow lengths. The gradient works best when there's clear separation between Fast and Medium MAs.
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CROSSOVER SIGNALS - CLEAN & RELIABLE
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Golden Cross ⬆ LONG Signal
Fast MA crosses above Medium MA
Classic bullish reversal or trend continuation signal
Most reliable when accompanied by GREEN cloud (strong momentum)
Death Cross ⬇ SHORT Signal
Fast MA crosses below Medium MA
Classic bearish reversal or trend continuation signal
Most reliable when accompanied by RED cloud (strong momentum)
Signal Intelligence:
Anti-spam filter - Minimum 5 bars between signals prevents noise
Clean labels - Placed precisely at crossover points
Alert-ready - Built-in ALERTS for automated trading systems
No repainting - Signals based on confirmed bars only
Signal Quality Assessment:
High-Quality Entry:
Golden Cross + GREEN cloud + Price above both MAs
= Strong bullish setup ✓
Low-Quality Entry (skip or wait):
Golden Cross + ORANGE cloud + Choppy price action
= Weak bullish setup, likely whipsaw ✗
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REAL-TIME INFO PANEL
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An at-a-glance dashboard showing:
Trend Strength Indicator:
Visual display of current momentum state
Color-coded header matching cloud color
Instant recognition of market bias
MA Distance Table:
Shows percentage distance of price from each enabled MA:
Green rows : Price ABOVE MA (bullish)
Red rows : Price BELOW MA (bearish)
Gray rows : Price AT MA (rare, decision point)
Distance Interpretation:
+2% to +5%: Healthy uptrend
+5% to +10%: Getting extended, caution
+10%+: Overextended, expect pullback
-2% to -5%: Testing support
-5% to -10%: Oversold zone
-10%+: Deep correction or downtrend
Customization:
4 corner positions
5 font sizes (Tiny to Huge)
Toggle visibility on/off
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HOW TO USE - PRACTICAL TRADING GUIDE
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STRATEGY 1: Trend Following
Identify trend : Wait for GREEN (bullish) or RED (bearish) cloud
Enter on signal : Golden Cross in GREEN cloud = LONG, Death Cross in RED cloud = SHORT
Hold position : While cloud maintains color
Exit signals :
• Cloud turns ORANGE/BLUE = momentum weakening, tighten stops
• Opposite crossover = close position
• Cloud turns opposite color = full reversal
STRATEGY 2: Pullback Entries
Confirm trend : GREEN cloud established (bullish bias)
Wait for pullback : Price touches or crosses below Fast MA
Enter when : Price rebounds back above Fast MA with cloud still GREEN
Stop loss : Below Medium MA or recent swing low
Target : Previous high or when cloud weakens
STRATEGY 3: Momentum Confirmation
Your setup triggers : (e.g., chart pattern, support/resistance)
Check cloud color :
• GREEN = proceed with LONG
• RED = proceed with SHORT
• BLUE/ORANGE = skip or reduce size
Use gradient as confluence : Not as primary signal, but as momentum filter
Risk Management Tips:
Never enter against the cloud color (don't LONG in RED cloud)
Reduce position size during BLUE/ORANGE (transition periods)
Place stops beyond Medium MA for swing trades
Use Slow MA (200) as final trend filter - don't SHORT above it in uptrends
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PERFORMANCE & OPTIMIZATION
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Tested On:
Crypto: BTC, ETH, major altcoins
Stocks: SPY, AAPL, TSLA, QQQ
Forex: EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY
Indices: S&P 500, NASDAQ, DJI
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TRANSPARENCY & RELIABILITY
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Educational Focus:
Detailed tooltips on every input
Clear documentation of methodology
Practical examples in descriptions
Teaches you why , not just what
Open Logic:
Momentum calculation: (Fast slope + Medium slope) / 2
Smoothing: 8-bar EMA to reduce noise
Thresholds: ±0.02% for strong momentum classification
Everything is transparent and explainable
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COMPLETE FEATURE LIST
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Visual Components:
26-layer exponential gradient cloud
3 customizable moving average lines
Golden Cross / Death Cross labels
Real-time info panel with trend strength
MA distance table
Calculation Features:
6 MA types (EMA, SMA, WMA, VWMA, RMA, HMA)
Momentum-based cloud coloring
Smoothed trend strength scoring
Conditional performance optimization
Customization Options:
All MA lengths adjustable
All colors customizable (when gradient disabled)
Panel position (4 corners)
Font sizes (5 options)
Toggle any feature on/off
Signal Features:
Anti-spam filter (configurable gap)
Clean, non-overlapping labels
Built-in alert conditions
No repainting guarantee
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IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS
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This indicator is for educational and informational purposes only
Not financial advice - always do your own research
Past performance does not guarantee future results
Use proper risk management - never risk more than you can afford to lose
Test on paper/demo accounts before using with real money
Combine with other analysis methods - no single indicator is perfect
Works best in trending markets; less effective in choppy/sideways conditions
Signals may perform differently in different timeframes and market conditions
The indicator uses historical data for MA calculations - allow sufficient lookback period
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CREDITS & TECHNICAL INFO
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Version: 2.0
Release: October 2025
Special Thanks:
TradingView community for feedback and testing
Pine Script documentation for technical reference
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SUPPORT & UPDATES
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Found a bug? Comment below with:
Ticker symbol
Timeframe
Screenshot if possible
Steps to reproduce
Feature requests? I'm always looking to improve! Share your ideas in the comments.
Questions? Check the tooltips first (hover over any input) - most answers are there. If still stuck, ask in comments.
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Happy Trading!
Remember: The best indicator is the one you understand and use consistently. Take time to learn how the cloud behaves in different market conditions. Practice on paper before going live. Trade smart, manage risk, and may the trends be with you! 🚀
AbdullahThis script is a **3-in-1 Combined Indicator** for Pine Script v6, merging three popular technical analysis tools into a single chart overlay. It's designed to provide a comprehensive view of trend direction, momentum, and volatility-based stops.
Here's a breakdown of the three components:
## 1. ZLSMA - Zero Lag LSMA (Zero Lag Least Squares Moving Average)
The ZLSMA is a fast-reacting moving average that aims to eliminate the lag typically associated with standard moving averages. It does this by calculating the difference between a standard **Least Squares Moving Average (LSMA)** and a smoothed version of that LSMA, then adding that difference back to the original LSMA.
* **Customizable Inputs:** Length, Offset, and Source Price.
* **Plot:** A thick yellow line indicating the zero-lag trend.
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## 2. Chandelier Exit
The Chandelier Exit is a volatility-based tool that places a trailing stop either above the price (for a long trade exit) or below the price (for a short trade exit). It uses the **Average True Range (ATR)** to set the stop distance.
* **Key Function:** Identifies potential stop-loss levels and trend changes.
* **Customizable Inputs:** ATR Period, ATR Multiplier, and an option to use the Close price for extremum calculations.
* **Visuals:**
* Plots the **Long Stop (Green)** and **Short Stop (Red)** lines, which switch based on the current trend direction.
* Optional **Buy/Sell Labels** and **Highlighting** (shaded background) to clearly mark the current trend state (long or short).
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## 3. Exponential Moving Average (EMA) with Optional Smoothing Bands
This section plots a standard **Exponential Moving Average (EMA)** and includes a unique feature to smooth the EMA's output using another moving average or Bollinger Bands.
* **EMA Plot:** A blue line representing the EMA, with customizable Length, Source, and Offset.
* **Optional Smoothing:** The EMA line itself can be smoothed by applying a secondary moving average (SMA, EMA, WMA, etc.) to the EMA's values.
* **Bollinger Bands Option:** If **SMA + Bollinger Bands** is selected for smoothing, it plots **Upper** and **Lower Bands** based on the standard deviation of the EMA, providing a visual envelope for volatility around the smoothed line.
Uptrick: Volatility Adjusted TrailIntroduction
The "Uptrick: Volatility Adjusted Trail" is a dynamic trailing band indicator. It adapts in real time to changing market conditions by adjusting both to volatility and trend consistency. Inspired by Supertrend-style logic, it enhances traditional approaches by introducing adaptive mechanisms for more context-sensitive behavior in both trending and consolidating environments.
Overview
This indicator combines an exponential moving average (EMA) as its basis with an Average True Range (ATR)-derived multiplier that adjusts dynamically. Unlike fixed-multiplier tools, this indicator modifies its band distances in real time according to volatility expansion and trend persistence. The result is a trailing system that adapts to the prevailing market regime, providing traders with clearer signals for trend bias, stop placement, and potential momentum shifts.
Originality
The script’s originality lies in its multi-layered approach to trail calculation. It introduces a real-time ATR multiplier adjustment driven by two factors: a volatility expansion ratio and a trend persistence model. The expansion ratio compares the current ATR to its moving average, making the indicator more sensitive during volatile conditions and less sensitive during quieter periods. The trend persistence model assesses directional consistency to widen the bands during sustained trends. This dual adjustment method creates a system that evolves with market behavior, making it more responsive and adaptive than static-band or fixed-multiplier alternatives.
Components & Inspiration
This indicator was designed with specific components that work together:
Exponential Moving Average (EMA): Chosen as the central baseline because it responds faster to recent price changes than a simple moving average, providing a more current reference for trailing bands.
Average True Range (ATR): Used as the volatility measure because it accounts for both intraday and gap movement, making it a robust and widely accepted standard for market volatility.
Dynamic Multiplier: The multiplier is adjusted by both volatility expansion and trend persistence to produce bands that tighten during low volatility and widen during consistent trends. This combination was chosen to give the indicator the ability to self-regulate across different market regimes.
Trend Persistence Model: Integrated to assess directional consistency, ensuring the bands expand during strong trends, which can prevent premature stop-outs.
Flip Confirmation Logic: Added to filter out noise by requiring multiple bar closes beyond a band before confirming a state change, reducing false reversals.
For inspiration, the indicator draws on the core idea behind Supertrend—using a baseline and volatility-derived bands to define trailing stop levels. However, while Supertrend uses a fixed ATR multiplier, this indicator introduces a dynamic multiplier system and persistence weighting, making it more adaptive and suited for varying conditions.
Inputs and Parameters
Basis EMA Length
Defines the period for the EMA that serves as the core price reference.
ATR Length
Sets the lookback period for the Average True Range calculation used in band spacing.
Base ATR Mult
The base multiplier applied to ATR before adjustments. Forms the starting scale of the band offset.
Volatility Expansion Sensitivity
Controls how strongly the band spacing reacts to short-term volatility bursts. Higher values create more pronounced band expansions or contractions.
Trend Persistence Window
Determines how many bars are used to calculate directional trend consistency using a smoothed step function.
Persistence Impact
Scales how much influence the trend persistence has on band widening. Values range from 0 (no effect) to 1 (maximum effect).
Min Effective Mult
Sets the minimum value that the adjusted multiplier can reach. Prevents the bands from becoming too narrow.
Max Effective Mult
Sets the maximum value the adjusted multiplier can reach. Prevents the bands from over-expanding during high volatility.
Bars Above/Below to Confirm Flip
Number of consecutive bars required to close above or below the opposing trail before confirming a bullish or bearish flip. Helps reduce noise and false signals.
Show Flip Labels
Enables or disables the display of flip markers on the chart.
Label Size
Allows users to adjust the size of flip labels from Tiny to Huge.
Label ATR Offset
Adjusts the vertical placement of flip labels in relation to the trail using an ATR-based offset.
Features and Logic
EMA Basis: All calculations stem from an EMA that tracks the centerline of price action.
Dynamic ATR Multiplier: The ATR multiplier adjusts in real time based on volatility expansion and trend persistence.
Clamped Multiplier: The adjusted multiplier is limited between user-defined minimum and maximum values to keep the band scale practical.
Upper and Lower Bands: Bands are plotted above and below the EMA using the dynamic multiplier and ATR values.
Trailing Logic: The script uses Supertrend-style trailing logic, updating the active band in the current trend direction and resetting the opposite band.
Trend State Detection: A state variable tracks the current market regime (bullish, bearish, or neutral). Transitions are confirmed only after a user-specified number of bars close beyond the respective bands.
Visual Elements: Trail lines and fill zones are color-coded (bullish cyan, bearish magenta). Candlestick and bar colors match the trend state. Optional flip labels mark confirmed transitions.
Alerts: Built-in alert conditions allow users to receive real-time notifications for bullish or bearish flips.
Usage Guidelines
This indicator can be used for:
Defining context-aware dynamic stop levels that adjust with market behavior.
Identifying trend direction and reversal points based on adaptive logic.
Filtering entry or exit signals during trending vs. consolidating conditions.
Supplementing trade management strategies with responsive visual markers.
Entering long or short positions based on the appearance of flip labels and managing stop losses by following the adaptive trail.
Traders may tune the parameters to suit different trading styles or timeframes. For example, lower ATR and EMA values may suit intraday setups, while longer settings may benefit swing or positional trading.
Summary
The "Uptrick: Volatility Adjusted Trail" provides a flexible, adaptive trailing band system that accounts for both volatility and directional consistency. By combining an EMA baseline with a dynamic ATR multiplier influenced by volatility expansion and trend persistence, it creates a context-sensitive trailing system that aligns with changing market conditions. Customizable confirmation, flip labels, alerts, and dynamic visual cues make it a versatile tool for trend-following, breakout filtering, and trailing stop logic.
Disclaimer
This indicator is provided for educational and research purposes only. It does not constitute financial advice. Trading involves risk, and past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own analysis and risk management before making trading decisions.
Stochastic Enhanced [DCAUT]█ Stochastic Enhanced
📊 ORIGINALITY & INNOVATION
The Stochastic Enhanced indicator builds upon George Lane's classic momentum oscillator (developed in the late 1950s) by providing comprehensive smoothing algorithm flexibility. While traditional implementations limit users to Simple Moving Average (SMA) smoothing, this enhanced version offers 21 advanced smoothing algorithms, allowing traders to optimize the indicator's characteristics for different market conditions and trading styles.
Key Improvements:
Extended from single SMA smoothing to 21 professional-grade algorithms including adaptive filters (KAMA, FRAMA), zero-lag methods (ZLEMA, T3), and advanced digital filters (Kalman, Laguerre)
Maintains backward compatibility with traditional Stochastic calculations through SMA default setting
Unified smoothing algorithm applies to both %K and %D lines for consistent signal processing characteristics
Enhanced visual feedback with clear color distinction and background fill highlighting for intuitive signal recognition
Comprehensive alert system covering crossovers and zone entries for systematic trade management
Differentiation from Traditional Stochastic:
Traditional Stochastic indicators use fixed SMA smoothing, which introduces consistent lag regardless of market volatility. This enhanced version addresses the limitation by offering adaptive algorithms that adjust to market conditions (KAMA, FRAMA), reduce lag without sacrificing smoothness (ZLEMA, T3, HMA), or provide superior noise filtering (Kalman Filter, Laguerre filters). The flexibility helps traders balance responsiveness and stability according to their specific needs.
📐 MATHEMATICAL FOUNDATION
Core Stochastic Calculation:
The Stochastic Oscillator measures the position of the current close relative to the high-low range over a specified period:
Step 1: Raw %K Calculation
%K_raw = 100 × (Close - Lowest Low) / (Highest High - Lowest Low)
Where:
Close = Current closing price
Lowest Low = Lowest low over the %K Length period
Highest High = Highest high over the %K Length period
Result ranges from 0 (close at period low) to 100 (close at period high)
Step 2: Smoothed %K Calculation
%K = MA(%K_raw, K Smoothing Period, MA Type)
Where:
MA = Selected moving average algorithm (SMA, EMA, etc.)
K Smoothing = 1 for Fast Stochastic, 3+ for Slow Stochastic
Traditional Fast Stochastic uses %K_raw directly without smoothing
Step 3: Signal Line %D Calculation
%D = MA(%K, D Smoothing Period, MA Type)
Where:
%D acts as a signal line and moving average of %K
D Smoothing typically set to 3 periods in traditional implementations
Both %K and %D use the same MA algorithm for consistent behavior
Available Smoothing Algorithms (21 Options):
Standard Moving Averages:
SMA (Simple): Equal-weighted average, traditional default, consistent lag characteristics
EMA (Exponential): Recent price emphasis, faster response to changes, exponential decay weighting
RMA (Rolling/Wilder's): Smoothed average used in RSI, less reactive than EMA
WMA (Weighted): Linear weighting favoring recent data, moderate responsiveness
VWMA (Volume-Weighted): Incorporates volume data, reflects market participation intensity
Advanced Moving Averages:
HMA (Hull): Reduced lag with smoothness, uses weighted moving averages and square root period
ALMA (Arnaud Legoux): Gaussian distribution weighting, minimal lag with good noise reduction
LSMA (Least Squares): Linear regression based, fits trend line to data points
DEMA (Double Exponential): Reduced lag compared to EMA, uses double smoothing technique
TEMA (Triple Exponential): Further lag reduction, triple smoothing with lag compensation
ZLEMA (Zero-Lag Exponential): Lag elimination attempt using error correction, very responsive
TMA (Triangular): Double-smoothed SMA, very smooth but slower response
Adaptive & Intelligent Filters:
T3 (Tilson T3): Six-pass exponential smoothing with volume factor adjustment, excellent smoothness
FRAMA (Fractal Adaptive): Adapts to market fractal dimension, faster in trends, slower in ranges
KAMA (Kaufman Adaptive): Efficiency ratio based adaptation, responds to volatility changes
McGinley Dynamic: Self-adjusting mechanism following price more accurately, reduced whipsaws
Kalman Filter: Optimal estimation algorithm from aerospace engineering, dynamic noise filtering
Advanced Digital Filters:
Ultimate Smoother: Advanced digital filter design, superior noise rejection with minimal lag
Laguerre Filter: Time-domain filter with N-order implementation, adjustable lag characteristics
Laguerre Binomial Filter: 6-pole Laguerre filter, extremely smooth output for long-term analysis
Super Smoother: Butterworth filter implementation, removes high-frequency noise effectively
📊 COMPREHENSIVE SIGNAL ANALYSIS
Absolute Level Interpretation (%K Line):
%K Above 80: Overbought condition, price near period high, potential reversal or pullback zone, caution for new long entries
%K in 70-80 Range: Strong upward momentum, bullish trend confirmation, uptrend likely continuing
%K in 50-70 Range: Moderate bullish momentum, neutral to positive outlook, consolidation or mild uptrend
%K in 30-50 Range: Moderate bearish momentum, neutral to negative outlook, consolidation or mild downtrend
%K in 20-30 Range: Strong downward momentum, bearish trend confirmation, downtrend likely continuing
%K Below 20: Oversold condition, price near period low, potential bounce or reversal zone, caution for new short entries
Crossover Signal Analysis:
%K Crosses Above %D (Bullish Cross): Momentum shifting bullish, faster line overtakes slower signal, consider long entry especially in oversold zone, strongest when occurring below 20 level
%K Crosses Below %D (Bearish Cross): Momentum shifting bearish, faster line falls below slower signal, consider short entry especially in overbought zone, strongest when occurring above 80 level
Crossover in Midrange (40-60): Less reliable signals, often in choppy sideways markets, require additional confirmation from trend or volume analysis
Multiple Failed Crosses: Indicates ranging market or choppy conditions, reduce position sizes or avoid trading until clear directional move
Advanced Divergence Patterns (%K Line vs Price):
Bullish Divergence: Price makes lower low while %K makes higher low, indicates weakening bearish momentum, potential trend reversal upward, more reliable when %K in oversold zone
Bearish Divergence: Price makes higher high while %K makes lower high, indicates weakening bullish momentum, potential trend reversal downward, more reliable when %K in overbought zone
Hidden Bullish Divergence: Price makes higher low while %K makes lower low, indicates trend continuation in uptrend, bullish trend strength confirmation
Hidden Bearish Divergence: Price makes lower high while %K makes higher high, indicates trend continuation in downtrend, bearish trend strength confirmation
Momentum Strength Analysis (%K Line Slope):
Steep %K Slope: Rapid momentum change, strong directional conviction, potential for extended moves but also increased reversal risk
Gradual %K Slope: Steady momentum development, sustainable trends more likely, lower probability of sharp reversals
Flat or Horizontal %K: Momentum stalling, potential reversal or consolidation ahead, wait for directional break before committing
%K Oscillation Within Range: Indicates ranging market, sideways price action, better suited for range-trading strategies than trend following
🎯 STRATEGIC APPLICATIONS
Mean Reversion Strategy (Range-Bound Markets):
Identify ranging market conditions using price action or Bollinger Bands
Wait for Stochastic to reach extreme zones (above 80 for overbought, below 20 for oversold)
Enter counter-trend position when %K crosses %D in extreme zone (sell on bearish cross above 80, buy on bullish cross below 20)
Set profit targets near opposite extreme or midline (50 level)
Use tight stop-loss above recent swing high/low to protect against breakout scenarios
Exit when Stochastic reaches opposite extreme or %K crosses %D in opposite direction
Trend Following with Momentum Confirmation:
Identify primary trend direction using higher timeframe analysis or moving averages
Wait for Stochastic pullback to oversold zone (<20) in uptrend or overbought zone (>80) in downtrend
Enter in trend direction when %K crosses %D confirming momentum shift (bullish cross in uptrend, bearish cross in downtrend)
Use wider stops to accommodate normal trend volatility
Add to position on subsequent pullbacks showing similar Stochastic pattern
Exit when Stochastic shows opposite extreme with failed cross or bearish/bullish divergence
Divergence-Based Reversal Strategy:
Scan for divergence between price and Stochastic at swing highs/lows
Confirm divergence with at least two price pivots showing divergent Stochastic readings
Wait for %K to cross %D in direction of anticipated reversal as entry trigger
Enter position in divergence direction with stop beyond recent swing extreme
Target profit at key support/resistance levels or Fibonacci retracements
Scale out as Stochastic reaches opposite extreme zone
Multi-Timeframe Momentum Alignment:
Analyze Stochastic on higher timeframe (4H or Daily) for primary trend bias
Switch to lower timeframe (1H or 15M) for precise entry timing
Only take trades where lower timeframe Stochastic signal aligns with higher timeframe momentum direction
Higher timeframe Stochastic in bullish zone (>50) = only take long entries on lower timeframe
Higher timeframe Stochastic in bearish zone (<50) = only take short entries on lower timeframe
Exit when lower timeframe shows counter-signal or higher timeframe momentum reverses
Zone Transition Strategy:
Monitor Stochastic for transitions between zones (oversold to neutral, neutral to overbought, etc.)
Enter long when Stochastic crosses above 20 (exiting oversold), signaling momentum shift from bearish to neutral/bullish
Enter short when Stochastic crosses below 80 (exiting overbought), signaling momentum shift from bullish to neutral/bearish
Use zone midpoint (50) as dynamic support/resistance for position management
Trail stops as Stochastic advances through favorable zones
Exit when Stochastic fails to maintain momentum and reverses back into prior zone
📋 DETAILED PARAMETER CONFIGURATION
%K Length (Default: 14):
Lower Values (5-9): Highly sensitive to price changes, generates more frequent signals, increased false signals in choppy markets, suitable for very short-term trading and scalping
Standard Values (10-14): Balanced sensitivity and reliability, traditional default (14) widely used,适合 swing trading and intraday strategies
Higher Values (15-21): Reduced sensitivity, smoother oscillations, fewer but potentially more reliable signals, better for position trading and lower timeframe noise reduction
Very High Values (21+): Slow response, long-term momentum measurement, fewer trading signals, suitable for weekly or monthly analysis
%K Smoothing (Default: 3):
Value 1: Fast Stochastic, uses raw %K calculation without additional smoothing, most responsive to price changes, generates earliest signals with higher noise
Value 3: Slow Stochastic (default), traditional smoothing level, reduces false signals while maintaining good responsiveness, widely accepted standard
Values 5-7: Very slow response, extremely smooth oscillations, significantly reduced whipsaws but delayed entry/exit timing
Recommendation: Default value 3 suits most trading scenarios, active short-term traders may use 1, conservative long-term positions use 5+
%D Smoothing (Default: 3):
Lower Values (1-2): Signal line closely follows %K, frequent crossover signals, useful for active trading but requires strict filtering
Standard Value (3): Traditional setting providing balanced signal line behavior, optimal for most trading applications
Higher Values (4-7): Smoother signal line, fewer crossover signals, reduced whipsaws but slower confirmation, better for trend trading
Very High Values (8+): Signal line becomes slow-moving reference, crossovers rare and highly significant, suitable for long-term position changes only
Smoothing Type Algorithm Selection:
For Trending Markets:
ZLEMA, DEMA, TEMA: Reduced lag for faster trend entry, quick response to momentum shifts, suitable for strong directional moves
HMA, ALMA: Good balance of smoothness and responsiveness, effective for clean trend following without excessive noise
EMA: Classic choice for trending markets, faster than SMA while maintaining reasonable stability
For Ranging/Choppy Markets:
Kalman Filter, Super Smoother: Superior noise filtering, reduces false signals in sideways action, helps identify genuine reversal points
Laguerre Filters: Smooth oscillations with adjustable lag, excellent for mean reversion strategies in ranges
T3, TMA: Very smooth output, filters out market noise effectively, clearer extreme zone identification
For Adaptive Market Conditions:
KAMA: Automatically adjusts to market efficiency, fast in trends and slow in congestion, reduces whipsaws during transitions
FRAMA: Adapts to fractal market structure, responsive during directional moves, conservative during uncertainty
McGinley Dynamic: Self-adjusting smoothing, follows price naturally, minimizes lag in trending markets while filtering noise in ranges
For Conservative Long-Term Analysis:
SMA: Traditional choice, predictable behavior, widely understood characteristics
RMA (Wilder's): Smooth oscillations, reduced sensitivity to outliers, consistent behavior across market conditions
Laguerre Binomial Filter: Extremely smooth output, ideal for weekly/monthly timeframe analysis, eliminates short-term noise completely
Source Selection:
Close (Default): Standard choice using closing prices, most common and widely tested
HLC3 or OHLC4: Incorporates more price information, reduces impact of sudden spikes or gaps, smoother oscillator behavior
HL2: Midpoint of high-low range, emphasizes intrabar volatility, useful for markets with wide intraday ranges
Custom Source: Can use other indicators as input (e.g., Heikin Ashi close, smoothed price), creates derivative momentum indicators
📈 PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS & COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES
Responsiveness Characteristics:
Traditional SMA-Based Stochastic:
Fixed lag regardless of market conditions, consistent delay of approximately (K Smoothing + D Smoothing) / 2 periods
Equal treatment of trending and ranging markets, no adaptation to volatility changes
Predictable behavior but suboptimal in varying market regimes
Enhanced Version with Adaptive Algorithms:
KAMA and FRAMA reduce lag by up to 40-60% in strong trends compared to SMA while maintaining similar smoothness in ranges
ZLEMA and T3 provide near-zero lag characteristics for early entry signals with acceptable noise levels
Kalman Filter and Super Smoother offer superior noise rejection, reducing false signals in choppy conditions by estimations of 30-50% compared to SMA
Performance improvements vary by algorithm selection and market conditions
Signal Quality Improvements:
Adaptive algorithms help reduce whipsaw trades in ranging markets by adjusting sensitivity dynamically
Advanced filters (Kalman, Laguerre, Super Smoother) provide clearer extreme zone readings for mean reversion strategies
Zero-lag methods (ZLEMA, DEMA, TEMA) generate earlier crossover signals in trending markets for improved entry timing
Smoother algorithms (T3, Laguerre Binomial) reduce false extreme zone touches for more reliable overbought/oversold signals
Comparison with Standard Implementations:
Versus Basic Stochastic: Enhanced version offers 21 smoothing options versus single SMA, allowing optimization for specific market characteristics and trading styles
Versus RSI: Stochastic provides range-bound measurement (0-100) with clear extreme zones, RSI measures momentum speed, Stochastic offers clearer visual overbought/oversold identification
Versus MACD: Stochastic bounded oscillator suitable for mean reversion, MACD unbounded indicator better for trend strength, Stochastic excels in range-bound and oscillating markets
Versus CCI: Stochastic has fixed bounds (0-100) for consistent interpretation, CCI unbounded with variable extremes, Stochastic provides more standardized extreme readings across different instruments
Flexibility Advantages:
Single indicator adaptable to multiple strategies through algorithm selection rather than requiring different indicator variants
Ability to optimize smoothing characteristics for specific instruments (e.g., smoother for crypto volatility, faster for forex trends)
Multi-timeframe analysis with consistent algorithm across timeframes for coherent momentum picture
Backtesting capability with algorithm as optimization parameter for strategy development
Limitations and Considerations:
Increased complexity from multiple algorithm choices may lead to over-optimization if parameters are curve-fitted to historical data
Adaptive algorithms (KAMA, FRAMA) have adjustment periods during market regime changes where signals may be less reliable
Zero-lag algorithms sacrifice some smoothness for responsiveness, potentially increasing noise sensitivity in very choppy conditions
Performance characteristics vary significantly across algorithms, requiring understanding and testing before live implementation
Like all oscillators, Stochastic can remain in extreme zones for extended periods during strong trends, generating premature reversal signals
USAGE NOTES
This indicator is designed for technical analysis and educational purposes to provide traders with enhanced flexibility in momentum analysis. The Stochastic Oscillator has limitations and should not be used as the sole basis for trading decisions.
Important Considerations:
Algorithm performance varies with market conditions - no single smoothing method is optimal for all scenarios
Extreme zone signals (overbought/oversold) indicate potential reversal areas but not guaranteed turning points, especially in strong trends
Crossover signals may generate false entries during sideways choppy markets regardless of smoothing algorithm
Divergence patterns require confirmation from price action or additional indicators before trading
Past indicator characteristics and backtested results do not guarantee future performance
Always combine Stochastic analysis with proper risk management, position sizing, and multi-indicator confirmation
Test selected algorithm on historical data of specific instrument and timeframe before live trading
Market regime changes may require algorithm adjustment for optimal performance
The enhanced smoothing options are intended to provide tools for optimizing the indicator's behavior to match individual trading styles and market characteristics, not to create a perfect predictive tool. Responsible usage includes understanding the mathematical properties of selected algorithms and their appropriate application contexts.
Institutional Activity DetectorInstitutional Activity Detector - Complete Tutorial
Table of Contents
Installation
Understanding the Indicator
Signal Interpretation
Settings Configuration
Trading Strategies
Best Practices
Common Mistakes to Avoid
1. Installation {#installation}
Step-by-Step Setup:
Step 1: Access TradingView
Go to TradingView.com
Log in to your account (free account works fine)
Step 2: Open Pine Editor
Click on "Pine Editor" at the bottom of the chart
If you don't see it, go to the top menu and select "Pine Editor"
Step 3: Add the Script
Click "New" to create a new indicator
Delete any default code
Copy the entire Institutional Activity Detector code
Paste it into the editor
Step 4: Save and Apply
Click "Save" (give it a name like "Inst Detector")
Click "Add to Chart"
The indicator will now appear on your chart
2. Understanding the Indicator {#understanding}
What It Detects:
This indicator identifies institutional traders (banks, hedge funds, market makers) by analyzing:
Volume Analysis
Detects unusual volume spikes that indicate large players entering
Compares current volume to 20-period average
Institutional trades create volume 2-5x normal levels
Order Flow
Delta: Difference between buying and selling volume
Positive delta = More buying pressure
Negative delta = More selling pressure
Institutions leave "footprints" in order flow
Price Action Patterns
Bullish Rejection Wicks:
| <- Small upper wick
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███ <- Small body
███
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| <- Large lower wick (rejection)
Indicates institutions bought aggressively at lower prices
Bearish Rejection Wicks:
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| <- Large upper wick (rejection)
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███ <- Small body
███
| <- Small lower wick
Indicates institutions sold aggressively at higher prices
Liquidity Grabs
Institutions often:
Push price above resistance or below support
Trigger stop losses (grab liquidity)
Reverse direction and trade the other way
Dark Pool Activity
Large block trades executed off-exchange:
High volume with minimal price movement
Indicates institutional accumulation/distribution without moving price
3. Signal Interpretation {#signals}
Signal Types:
🟢 INSTITUTIONAL BUY Signal
Appears as green triangle below candle with strength number (2-5)
What it means:
Institutions are actively accumulating (buying)
Higher strength = More confirmation factors
Strength Levels:
2-3: Moderate confidence - Wait for confirmation
4: High confidence - Strong institutional interest
5: Maximum confidence - Multiple factors aligned
🔴 INSTITUTIONAL SELL Signal
Appears as red triangle above candle with strength number (2-5)
What it means:
Institutions are actively distributing (selling)
Higher strength = More confirmation factors
🟠 Dark Pool (DP) Marker
Small orange diamond
What it means:
Large block trade executed
Accumulation/distribution happening quietly
Often precedes significant moves
Liquidity Zones
Red boxes above price = Resistance/sell liquidity
Green boxes below price = Support/buy liquidity
Institutions target these zones to trigger stops
4. Settings Configuration {#settings}
Recommended Settings by Asset Type:
For Stocks (SPY, AAPL, TSLA):
Volume Spike Multiplier: 2.0
Volume Average Period: 20
Delta Threshold: 70%
Minimum Signal Strength: 3
Timeframe: 5m, 15m, 1H
For Forex (EUR/USD, GBP/USD):
Volume Spike Multiplier: 1.5
Volume Average Period: 30
Delta Threshold: 65%
Minimum Signal Strength: 3
Timeframe: 15m, 1H, 4H
For Crypto (BTC, ETH):
Volume Spike Multiplier: 2.5
Volume Average Period: 20
Delta Threshold: 70%
Minimum Signal Strength: 4
Timeframe: 15m, 1H, 4H
For Futures (ES, NQ):
Volume Spike Multiplier: 2.0
Volume Average Period: 20
Delta Threshold: 75%
Minimum Signal Strength: 3
Timeframe: 5m, 15m, 30m
Parameter Explanations:
Volume Spike Multiplier (1.0 - 10.0)
Lower = More sensitive (more signals, some false)
Higher = Less sensitive (fewer signals, more reliable)
Start with 2.0 and adjust based on your asset's volatility
Delta Threshold % (50 - 100)
Measures buying vs selling pressure
70% = Strong institutional bias required
Lower for ranging markets, higher for trending
Minimum Signal Strength (2 - 5)
Number of factors that must align for a signal
2 = Very sensitive (many signals)
5 = Very conservative (rare signals)
Recommended: 3-4 for balance
5. Trading Strategies {#strategies}
Strategy 1: Liquidity Grab Reversal
Setup:
Price approaches a liquidity zone (green/red box)
Price penetrates the zone briefly
Institutional BUY/SELL signal appears
Price reverses away from the zone
Entry:
Enter on the signal candle close
Or wait for next candle confirmation
Stop Loss:
Below the liquidity grab low (for buys)
Above the liquidity grab high (for sells)
Take Profit:
2:1 or 3:1 risk/reward ratio
Or next opposing liquidity zone
Example:
Price drops below support → Triggers stops →
Institutional BUY signal (4-5 strength) →
Enter LONG → Price rallies
Strategy 2: Trend Continuation
Setup:
Identify the trend (higher highs/higher lows for uptrend)
Wait for pullback to support in uptrend
Institutional BUY signal appears during pullback
Confirms institutions are adding to positions
Entry:
Enter on signal with strength ≥ 4
Or next candle after signal
Stop Loss:
Below the pullback low + small buffer
Take Profit:
Previous swing high
Or trailing stop using ATR
Strategy 3: Dark Pool Accumulation
Setup:
Dark Pool (DP) markers appear multiple times
Price consolidates in tight range
Institutional BUY signal with high strength appears
Breakout occurs
Entry:
Enter on breakout candle after signal
Or on retest of breakout level
Stop Loss:
Below consolidation range
Take Profit:
Measured move (height of consolidation projected)
Strategy 4: Divergence Play
Setup:
Price makes lower low
MFI/RSI makes higher low (bullish divergence)
Institutional BUY signal appears
Volume confirms with spike
Entry:
Enter on signal candle or next
Stop Loss:
Below the divergence low
Take Profit:
Previous swing high or resistance
6. Best Practices {#best-practices}
✅ DO's:
1. Use Multiple Timeframes
Check higher timeframe for trend direction
Trade signals that align with higher timeframe
Example: 15m signals in direction of 1H trend
2. Combine with Key Levels
Support/resistance
Supply/demand zones
Previous day high/low
Round numbers (psychological levels)
3. Wait for Confirmation
Don't rush into trades
Let the signal candle close
Watch next candle for follow-through
4. Check the Metrics Table
Look at Relative Volume (should be >2.0)
Check Delta % (should be strong positive/negative)
Verify Order Flow aligns with signal
5. Consider Market Context
News events can override signals
Low liquidity times (lunch, overnight) less reliable
Major economic releases need caution
6. Paper Trade First
Test the indicator for 2-4 weeks
Learn how it behaves on your chosen assets
Develop confidence before using real money
Best Times to Trade:
Stock Market Hours:
9:30-11:30 AM EST (high volume, strong moves)
2:00-4:00 PM EST (institutional positioning)
Avoid: 11:30 AM-2:00 PM (lunch, low volume)
Forex:
London Open: 3:00-6:00 AM EST
New York Open: 8:00-11:00 AM EST
London/NY Overlap: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM EST
Crypto:
24/7 market, but highest volume during US/European hours
Watch for weekend low liquidity
7. Common Mistakes to Avoid {#mistakes}
❌ DON'T:
1. Trade Every Signal
Not all signals are equal
Focus on strength 4-5 signals
Wait for optimal setups
2. Ignore Market Structure
Don't buy into strong downtrends (catch falling knife)
Don't sell into strong uptrends (fight the tape)
Respect major support/resistance
3. Use Too Small Timeframes
1m and 2m charts are too noisy
Minimum recommended: 5m for scalping
Better: 15m, 30m, 1H for reliability
4. Overtrade
Quality over quantity
2-5 good trades per day is excellent
Forcing trades leads to losses
5. Ignore Risk Management
Always use stop losses
Risk only 1-2% per trade
Don't revenge trade after losses
6. Trade During Low Volume
Signals less reliable with low volume
Check Relative Volume metric (should be >1.5)
Avoid pre-market/after-hours for stocks
7. Misread Liquidity Grabs
Not every wick is a liquidity grab
Need volume confirmation
Must have institutional signal
Advanced Tips:
Filtering False Signals:
Use Signal Strength Filter:
Minimum strength 3 = Balanced
Minimum strength 4 = Conservative (recommended)
Minimum strength 5 = Ultra conservative
Confluence Checklist:
Signal strength ≥ 4
Relative volume > 2.0
At key support/resistance
Aligns with higher timeframe trend
Delta % strongly positive/negative
Clean price action setup
If 4+ boxes checked = High probability trade
Setting Up Alerts:
Click the three dots on the indicator
Select "Create Alert"
Choose condition:
"Institutional Buy Signal"
"Institutional Sell Signal"
"Dark Pool Activity"
Set up notification (email, SMS, app)
Save alert
Alert Strategy:
Set minimum strength to 4 for fewer, better alerts
Use for assets you can't watch constantly
Don't rely solely on alerts - check chart context
Practice Exercise:
Week 1-2: Observation
Add indicator to your favorite assets
Watch how signals develop
Note which ones lead to profitable moves
Don't trade yet - just observe
Week 3-4: Paper Trading
Use TradingView's paper trading
Trade only strength 4-5 signals
Record results in a journal
Note: entry, exit, profit/loss, what worked/didn't
Week 5+: Small Live Positions
Start with smallest position size
Trade only your best setups
Gradually increase size as you gain confidence
Keep detailed journal
Quick Reference Card:
Signal Quality Ranking:
🔥 Best Setups (Take These):
Strength 5 + Liquidity grab + Key level
Strength 4-5 + Volume >3.0 + Trend alignment
Dark Pool markers + Strength 4+ signal
✅ Good Setups:
Strength 4 at support/resistance
Strength 3-4 with strong delta
Liquidity grab + Strength 3+
⚠️ Caution (Wait for More):
Strength 2-3 in middle of nowhere
Against higher timeframe trend
Low volume (Rel Vol <1.5)
❌ Avoid:
Strength 2 only
During major news
Low liquidity hours
Against strong trend
Troubleshooting:
"Too many signals"
→ Increase Minimum Signal Strength to 4
→ Increase Volume Spike Multiplier to 2.5-3.0
"Too few signals"
→ Decrease Minimum Signal Strength to 2-3
→ Decrease Volume Spike Multiplier to 1.5
"Signals not working"
→ Check if you're trading during low volume hours
→ Verify you're using recommended timeframes
→ Make sure signals align with market structure
"Can't see liquidity zones"
→ Enable "Show Liquidity Zones" in settings
→ Adjust Swing Detection Length (try 7-15)
Resources for Further Learning:
Concepts to Study:
Order Flow Trading
Market Profile / Volume Profile
Smart Money Concepts (SMC)
Liquidity Sweeps and Stop Hunts
Institutional Order Flow
Wyckoff Method
Volume Spread Analysis (VSA)
Recommended Practice:
Study past signals on chart
Replay market using TradingView's bar replay feature
Join trading communities to share setups
Keep a detailed trading journal
Final Thoughts:
This indicator is a tool, not a crystal ball. It identifies high-probability setups where institutions are active, but still requires:
Proper risk management
Market context understanding
Patience and discipline
Continuous learning
Success Formula:
Right Tool + Proper Training + Risk Management + Discipline = Consistent Profits
Start slow, master the basics, and gradually increase complexity as you gain experience.
Good luck and trade smart! 📊📈
RSI MA Cross + Divergence Signal (V2) Core Logic
RSI + Moving Average
The script calculates a standard RSI (default 14).
It then overlays a moving average (SMA/EMA/WMA, default 9).
When RSI crosses above its MA → bullish momentum.
When RSI crosses below its MA → bearish momentum.
Divergence Filter
Signals are only valid if there’s confirmed divergence:
Bullish divergence: Price makes a lower low, RSI makes a higher low.
Bearish divergence: Price makes a higher high, RSI makes a lower high.
Overbought / Oversold Filter
Optional extra:
Bullish signals only valid if RSI ≤ 30 (oversold).
Bearish signals only valid if RSI ≥ 70 (overbought).
This ensures signals happen in “stretched” conditions.
Risk & Trade Management
Entries taken only when all conditions align.
Exits can be managed with ATR stops, partial take-profits, breakeven moves, and trailing stops (we coded these in the strategy version).
Cooldown, session filters, and daily loss guard to keep risk tight.
🔹 Strengths
✅ High selectivity: Combining RSI cross + divergence + OB/OS means signals are rare but higher quality.
✅ Great at catching reversals: Divergence highlights where price may be running out of steam.
✅ Risk management baked in: ATR stops + partial exits smooth out equity curve.
✅ Works across markets: ES, FX, crypto — anywhere RSI divergences are respected.
✅ Flexible: You can loosen/tighten filters depending on aggressiveness.
🔹 Weaknesses
❌ Lag from pivots: Divergence only confirms after a few bars → you enter late sometimes.
❌ Choppy in ranges: In sideways markets, RSI divergences appear often and whipsaw.
❌ Filters reduce signals: With all filters ON (divergence + OB/OS + trend + session), signals can be very rare — may under-trade.
❌ Not standalone: Needs higher-timeframe context (trend, liquidity pools) to avoid counter-trend entries.
🔹 Best Ways to Trade It
Use Higher Timeframe Bias
Run the strategy on 15m/1H, but only trade in direction of higher timeframe trend (e.g., 4H EMA).
Example: If daily is bullish → only take bullish divergences.
Pair With Structure
Look for signals at key zones: HTF support/resistance, VWAP, or FVGs.
Divergence + RSI cross inside an FVG is a strong entry trigger.
Adjust OB/OS for Volatility
For crypto/FX: use 35/65 instead of 30/70 (markets trend harder).
For ES/S&P: 30/70 works fine.
Risk Management Is King
Use partial exits: take profit at 1R, trail rest.
Size by % of equity (we coded this into the strategy).
Avoid News Spikes
Divergences break down around CPI, NFP, Fed announcements — stay flat.
🔹 When It Shines
Trending markets that make extended pushes → clean divergences.
Reversal zones (oversold → bullish bounce, overbought → bearish fade).
Swing trading (15m–4H) — less noise than 1m/5m scalping.
🔹 When to Avoid
Low volatility chop → lots of false divergences.
During high-impact news → RSI swings wildly.
In strong one-way trends without pullbacks — divergence keeps calling tops/bottoms too early.
✅ Summary:
This is a reversal-focused RSI divergence strategy with strict filters. It’s powerful when combined with higher-timeframe bias + structure confluence, but weak if traded blindly in choppy or news-driven conditions. Best to treat it as a precision entry trigger, not a full system — layer it on top of your FVG/ORB framework for maximum edge.
Moving Average Signals : Support ResistanceThis indicator plots a Simple Moving Average (default 50-period, adjustable) and highlights potential bounce or rejection signals when price interacts with the SMA.
It is designed to identify moments when price tests the moving average from one side and then continues in the prior direction, signaling a possible continuation trade.
🔴 Red Triangle (Bearish Rejection)
A red triangle is plotted above the bar when:
Price has been trading below the SMA.
Price tests the SMA from below (the high touches or pierces the SMA but closes back below it).
Price then continues lower on the next bar.
This suggests the SMA acted as resistance and the downtrend may resume.
🟢 Green Triangle (Bullish Rejection)
A green triangle is plotted below the bar when:
Price has been trading above the SMA.
Price tests the SMA from above (the low touches or pierces the SMA but closes back above it).
Price then continues higher on the next bar.
This suggests the SMA acted as support and the uptrend may resume.
⚡ HOW TO USE IN TRADING
Trend Confirmation
Use this indicator in trending markets (not choppy ranges).
A rising SMA suggests bullish trend bias; a falling SMA suggests bearish trend bias.
Signal Entry
Green Triangle: Consider long entries when the SMA supports price and a bullish continuation is signaled.
Red Triangle: Consider short entries when the SMA rejects price and a bearish continuation is signaled.
Stop-Loss Placement
Place stops just beyond the SMA or the rejection candle’s high/low.
Example: For a red signal, stop above the SMA or rejection candle’s high.
Take-Profit Ideas
Target prior swing highs/lows or use risk/reward multiples (e.g., 2R, 3R).
You can also trail stops behind the SMA in a strong trend.
Filters for Higher Accuracy (optional)
Confirm signals with volume, momentum indicators (e.g., RSI, MACD), or higher-timeframe trend.
Avoid trading signals against strong higher-timeframe bias.
Sniper Swing — Short TF (Clean Signals) [v6]📘 How to Use the Sniper Swing Indicator
1. What It Does
It looks for short-term swing breaks in price.
It uses an oscillator (RSI/Stoch) and swing pivots to confirm moves.
It gives you 3 clear signals only:
BUY → Enter long (expecting price to go up).
Gay bear → Enter short (expecting price to go down).
EXIT → Close your trade (long or short).
Candles also change color:
Green = in a BUY trade.
Red = in a Gay bear trade.
Neutral (gray/none) = no trade.
2. When to Use
Works best on short timeframes (1m–5m) for scalping/intraday.
Use on liquid markets (MES/ES, NQ, SPY, BTC, ETH).
Avoid dead hours with no volume (like overnight futures lull or midday chop).
3. How to Trade With It
A. BUY trade
Wait for a BUY triangle below the candle.
Confirm:
Candle turned green.
Price broke a recent swing high.
Oscillator shows strength (indicator does this for you).
Enter long at the close of that candle.
Place your stop-loss:
At the yellow stop line (auto trailing stop), or
Just below the last swing low.
Stay in while candles are green.
Exit when:
An orange X appears, or
Price hits your stop.
B. Gay bear (short) trade
Wait for a Gay bear triangle above the candle.
Confirm:
Candle turned red.
Price broke a recent swing low.
Oscillator shows weakness.
Enter short at the close of that candle.
Place stop-loss:
At the yellow stop line, or
Just above the last swing high.
Stay in while candles are red.
Exit on an orange X or stop hit.
4. Pro Tips for New Traders
Only take one signal at a time → don’t double dip.
Quality > Quantity: ignore weak, sideways markets. Best signals happen during trends.
Start small: trade micros (MES) or small position sizes.
Use alerts: set TradingView alerts for BUY/Gay bear/EXIT so you don’t miss setups.
Think of the indicator like a navigator: it tells you the likely path, but you’re the driver → always manage risk.
5. Quick Mental Checklist
Signal? (BUY or Gay bear triangle)
Confirmed? (candle color + swing break)
Enter? (on close)
Stop? (yellow line or swing)
Exit? (orange X or stop)
Pivot Distance Strategy# Multi-Timeframe Pivot Distance Strategy
## Core Innovation & Originality
This strategy revolutionizes moving average crossover trading by applying MA logic to **pivot distance relationships** instead of raw price data. Unlike traditional MA crossovers that react to price changes, this system reacts to **structural momentum changes** in how current price relates to recent significant pivot levels, creating earlier signals with fewer false positives.
## Methodology & Mathematical Foundation
### Pivot Distance Oscillator
The strategy calculates:
- **High Pivot Percentage**: (Current Close / Last Pivot High) × 100
- **Low Pivot Percentage**: (Last Pivot Low / Current Close) × 100
- **Pivot Distance**: High Pivot Percentage - Low Pivot Percentage
This creates a standardized oscillator measuring market structure compression/expansion regardless of asset price or volatility.
### Multi-Timeframe Filter
Higher timeframe analysis provides directional bias:
- **HTF Long** → Allow long entries, force short exits
- **HTF Short** → Allow short entries, force long exits
- **HTF Squeeze** → Block all entries, force all exits
## Signal Generation Methods
### Method 1: Dual MA Crossover (Primary/Default)
**Fast MA (14 EMA)** and **Slow MA (50 SMA)** applied to pivot distance values:
- **Long Signal**: Fast MA crosses above Slow MA (accelerating bullish pivot momentum)
- **Short Signal**: Fast MA crosses below Slow MA (accelerating bearish pivot momentum)
**Key Advantage**:
- Traditional: Fast MA(price) crosses Slow MA(price) - reacts to price changes
- This Strategy: Fast MA(pivot distance) crosses Slow MA(pivot distance) - reacts to structural changes
- Result: Earlier signals, better trend identification, fewer ranging market whipsaws
### Method 2: MA Cross Zero
- **Long**: Pivot Distance MA crosses above zero
- **Short**: Pivot Distance MA crosses below zero
### Method 3: Pivot Distance Breakout (Squeeze-Based)
Uses dynamic threshold envelopes to detect compression/expansion cycles:
- **Long**: Distance breaks above dynamic breakout threshold after squeeze
- **Short**: Distance breaks below negative breakout threshold after squeeze
**Note**: Only the Breakout method uses threshold envelopes; MA Cross modes operate without them for cleaner signals.
## Risk Management Integration
- **ATR-Based Stops**: Entry ± (ATR × Multiplier) for stops/targets
- **Trailing Stops**: Dynamic adjustment based on profit thresholds
- **Cooldown System**: Prevents overtrading after stop-loss exits
## How to Use
### Setup (Default: MA Cross MA)
1. **Strategy Logic**: "MA Cross MA" for structural momentum signals
2. **MA Settings**: 14 EMA (fast) / 50 SMA (slow) - both adjustable
3. **Multi-Timeframe**: Enable HTF for trend alignment
4. **Risk Management**: ATR stop loss, ATR take profit
### Signal Interpretation
- **Blue/Purple lines**: Fast/Slow MAs of pivot distance
- **Green/Red histogram**: Positive/negative pivot distance
- **Triangle markers**: MA crossover entry signals
- **HTF display**: Shows higher timeframe bias (top-left)
### Trade Management
- **Entry**: Clean MA crossover with HTF alignment
- **Exit**: Opposite crossover, HTF change, or risk management triggers
## Unique Advantages
1. **Structural vs Price Momentum**: Captures market structure changes rather than just price movement, naturally filtering noise
2. **Multi-Modal Flexibility**: Three signal methods for different market conditions or strategies
3. **Timeframe Alignment**: HTF filtering improves win rates by preventing counter-trend trades
Supertrend EMA Vol Strategy V5### Supertrend EMA Strategy V5
**Overview**
This is a trend-following strategy designed for cryptocurrency markets like BTC/USD on daily timeframes, combining the Supertrend indicator for dynamic trailing stops with an EMA filter for trend confirmation. It aims to capture strong uptrends while avoiding counter-trend trades, with optional volume filtering for high-conviction entries and ATR-based stop-loss to manage risk. Ideal for long-only setups in bullish assets, it visually highlights trends with green/red bands and fills for easy interpretation. Backtested on BTC from 2024-2025, it shows potential for outperforming buy-and-hold in trending markets, but always use with proper risk management—past performance isn't indicative of future results.
**Key Features**
- **Supertrend Core**: Uses ATR to plot adaptive uptrend (green) and downtrend (red) lines, flipping on closes beyond prior bands for buy/sell signals.
- **EMA Trend Filter**: Entries require price above the EMA (default 21-period) for longs, ensuring alignment with the broader trend.
- **Volume Confirmation**: Optional filter only allows entries when volume exceeds its EMA (default 20-period), reducing false signals in low-activity periods.
- **Risk Controls**: Built-in ATR-multiplier stop-loss (default 2x) to cap losses; exits on Supertrend flips for trailing profits.
- **Visuals**: Green/red lines and highlighter fills for up/down trends, plus buy/sell labels and circles for signals.
- **Customizable Inputs**: Tweak ATR period (default 10), multiplier (default 3), EMA length, start date, long/short toggles, SL, and volume filter.
- **Alerts**: Built-in for buy/sell and direction changes.
**How to Use**
1. Add to your TradingView chart (e.g., BTC/USD 1D).
2. Adjust inputs: Start with defaults for trend-following; increase multiplier for fewer trades/higher win rate. Enable volume filter for volatile assets.
3. Monitor signals: Green "Buy" for long entries (if close > EMA and conditions met); red "Sell" for exits.
4. Backtest in Strategy Tester: Focus on equity curve, win rate (~50-60% in tests), and drawdown (<15% with SL).
5. Live Trading: Use small position sizes (1-2% risk per trade); combine with your analysis. Shorts disabled by default for bull-biased markets.
Dubic EMA StrategyThe Dubic EMA Strategy is a trend-following and volatility-aware strategy that combines dual EMA filters with intelligent range and noise detection to provide clean, actionable entries. It's designed to avoid choppy markets, enhance trade precision, and adapt to different market conditions.
✅ Key Features:
Dual EMA Filter: Enters long when price is above both EMA High & EMA Low, and short when below both.
Range Filter: Avoids entries during tight consolidations or sideways markets.
Volatility Filter: Prevents trading in low-ATR conditions.
Dynamic Risk Management:
ATR-based or fixed % Stop Loss and Take Profit.
Optional Parabolic SAR trailing stop.
One Trade per Trend: Prevents re-entry until trend direction changes.
Unbroken Range Visualization: Detects and displays consolidation zones that can lead to breakouts.
Alerts & Labels: Clean BUY/SELL signals with alerts and chart labels.
🧩 Customization Options:
Adjustable EMA length
Toggle between ATR or % based SL/TP
Volatility threshold
Range detection sensitivity
Enable/disable SAR trailing stop
This strategy works best on trending assets and timeframes with volatility (e.g., crypto, forex, indices). Suitable for both manual trading and automation.
🛠️ Built for clarity, control, and precision.
📈 Backtest, optimize, and deploy with confidence.
Opening Range v3 (Dynamic)Opening Range Signals v3 (Dynamic) - Indicator Guide
Created by: MecarderoAurum
Why This Indicator Exists: An Overview
The "Opening Range Signals" indicator is a sophisticated tool designed for day traders who focus their strategy on the price action that unfolds during the Regular Trading Hours (RTH) of the New York session (09:30 - 16:00 ET). The opening period of the market, often called the "initial balance," is a critical time where institutions and traders establish the early high and low for the day. Trading the breakout of this range is a classic and effective strategy, but it's often plagued by false moves and "head fakes."
This indicator was built to solve that problem. It not only identifies the initial range but also incorporates a powerful dynamic expansion feature. This allows the indicator to intelligently adapt to early session volatility, filter out false breakouts, and establish more reliable support and resistance levels for the rest of the trading day. It provides a clear, visual framework for executing opening range strategies with more confidence.
Key Features & How to Use Them
1. Customizable Opening Range
This is the foundation of the indicator. It draws the high and low of the initial trading period on your chart.
What it does: Establishes the initial support and resistance levels for the day.
How to use it: In the settings under "Time Settings," you can set the "Opening Range Duration" from 1 to 30 minutes. A shorter duration (e.g., 5 minutes) will be more sensitive and give earlier signals, while a longer duration (e.g., 30 minutes) will establish a wider, more robust range.
2. Dynamic Range Expansion
This is the indicator's most powerful and unique feature. It helps you avoid getting trapped in false breakouts.
What it does: If the price breaks out of the initial range but then quickly closes back inside, the indicator will automatically expand the range to include the full wick of the failed breakout. This tells you the market is still establishing its true range.
How to use it: In the settings under "Dynamic Range," you can:
"Enable Dynamic Range Expansion": This is on by default.
"Expansion Time Limit (Min)": Set how long the indicator should look for these failed breakouts. After this time, the range will be locked for the day.
3. Clear Visual Trading Signals
The indicator provides three distinct signals to help you interpret the price action around the opening range.
Breakout Body (Yellow plotshape):
What it means: The first confirmation that the price has decisively moved outside the established range. It appears when a candle's body closes entirely above the high or below the low.
How to use it: This is your alert that a potential breakout is underway. Do not enter yet; wait for confirmation.
Continuation (Green plotshape):
What it means: This signal appears on the candle immediately following a breakout if it shows momentum in the same direction. It confirms that the breakout has strength.
How to use it: This is a potential entry trigger. A continuation signal suggests the breakout is valid and may continue.
Failure (Red plotshape):
What it means: This signal appears if, after a breakout and continuation, the price quickly reverses and closes back inside the range. It's a strong indication of a false breakout.
How to use it: If you are in a breakout trade, a failure signal is a clear sign to exit. It can also be used as a setup for a reversal trade in the opposite direction.
Sample Strategy: The Breakout-Continuation Trade
This strategy uses the indicator's signals to trade a classic opening range breakout with added confirmation.
Setup:
Set the "Opening Range Duration" to your preferred time (e.g., 5 or 15 minutes).
Ensure the "Dynamic Range Expansion" is enabled to filter out early noise.
Entry Trigger:
Wait for a Breakout signal (yellow) to appear. This puts you on high alert.
Wait for a Continuation signal (green) on the very next candle. This is your entry trigger. Enter a long trade on a bullish continuation or a short trade on a bearish continuation.
Stop-Loss:
For a bullish (long) trade, a common stop-loss placement is just below the low of the continuation candle or, for a more conservative stop, just inside the opening range high.
For a bearish (short) trade, place your stop-loss just above the high of the continuation candle or just inside the opening range low.
Trade Management:
If a Failure signal (red) appears after you've entered, it indicates the breakout has failed. This is a strong signal to exit your trade immediately to protect your capital.
If the trade moves in your favor, you can manage it by taking profits at key levels or using a trailing stop.
Drunken Bird Inspiration for the support and resistance plateau lines came from AnotherDAPTrader.
The TSL Drunken Bird is an enhanced technical analysis tool for swing traders on TradingView, based on the original Accurate Swing Trading System by ceyhun. It generates buy and sell signals when price crosses a dynamic Trailing Stop Loss (TSL) level derived from recent highs and lows. This version introduces plateau detection for support and resistance lines, dynamic label expiration to reduce clutter, customizable line styles and decay, and improved HTF confluence for trend-aligned trading. Visual elements include signal labels, horizontal lines, a colored TSL plot, and optional bar/background coloring. Alerts are available for buy/sell crossovers, making it suitable for assets like NASDAQ E-mini futures, stocks, forex, and more.
This script adapts and expands upon ceyhun's original codetradingview.com, adding significant features such as tolerance-based plateau identification for support/resistance, label management with timeframe-aware expiration (~7 days), cross-count decay for lines, and expanded customization options. Inspiration for the support and resistance plateau lines came from AnotherDAPTrader. Released under the Mozilla Public License 2.0.Key
Features
Swing Signals: "BUY" and "SELL" labels on price crossovers/crossunders of the TSL, with a user-defined lookback (default 3).
HTF Confluence: Filters signals based on higher timeframe trend (e.g., "EXIT LONG" instead of "SELL" if HTF is bullish); toggleable.
HTF Options: Select from 5m, 15m, 30m, 1h, 4h, Daily, Weekly, or Monthly.
Plateau Detection: Identifies flat highs/lows (with tolerance) for resistance/support lines, plotted as dotted/solid/dashed with customizable colors, thickness, and decay after crosses (default 2).
Horizontal Lines: Green (buy) and red (sell) lines at signal closes, extending right until crossed; toggle between short (no extension limit) or long visualization.
TSL Visualization: Colored line (green if close >= TSL, red otherwise) for dynamic levels.
Bar/Background Coloring: Optional green/red coloring based on price vs. TSL.
Label Expiration: All labels (signals and plateaus) auto-delete after ~7 days (timeframe-adjusted, default 1008 bars).
Alerts: Triggers for "Buy Signal" and "Sell Signal" on crossovers.
How to Use
Add to Chart: Paste the Pine Script into TradingView's editor and add to your chart.
Configure Settings:
Swing: Lookback for highs/lows (min 1).
Plateau Tolerance: Flatness allowance (default 0.0).
Use HTF Confluence: Enable for trend filtering.
Higher Time Frame: Choose timeframe string.
Barcolor/Bgcolor: Toggle coloring.
Show Plateau Lines: Enable support/resistance.
Line Styles/Colors/Thickness: Customize buy/sell and plateau visuals.
Plateau Line Decay: Crosses before stopping extension.
Label Expiration: Bars for auto-deletion (~7 days).
Interpret Elements:
Labels: "BUY"/"SELL" (green/red), "EXIT SHORT"/"EXIT LONG" (orange) on signals; "Res"/"Sup" on plateaus.
Lines: Extend right until conditions met (cross for buy/sell, decay threshold for plateaus).
TSL Plot: Monitors trend shifts.
Set Alerts: Use "Buy Signal" or "Sell Signal" conditions for notifications.
Testing: Apply to volatile assets; adjust Swing for signal frequency, tolerance for plateau sensitivity.
Ideal Use Cases
Swing trading on 1m–1h charts for entries/exits aligned with HTF trends.
Identifying support/resistance in ranging markets via plateaus.
Scalping with short lookbacks or longer swings with HTF enabled.
Manual or alert-based trading on futures, stocks, or forex.
Why It's Valuable
This indicator builds on ceyhun's core TSL logic with practical enhancements for modern trading: clutter reduction via expiration/decay, visual customization, and plateau-based S/R for better context. It promotes disciplined, trend-aware decisions while maintaining simplicity.
Note: Optimized for any timeframe/asset; test in demo. Not financial advice—use with risk management.
Breakout Confirmation🔍 Indicator Name: Breakout Confirmation (Body + Volume)
📌 Purpose:
This indicator is designed to detect high-probability breakout setups based on price structure and volume strength. It identifies moments when the market breaks through a key support or resistance level, confirmed by two consecutive strong candles with large real bodies and high volume.
⚙️ How It Works
1. Support and Resistance Detection
The indicator uses pivot points to identify potential horizontal support and resistance levels.
A pivot high or pivot low is considered valid if it stands out over a configurable number of candles (default: 50).
Only the most recent valid support and resistance levels are tracked and displayed as horizontal lines on the chart.
2. Breakout Setup
The breakout condition is defined as:
First Candle (Breakout Candle):
Large body (compared to the recent body average)
High volume (compared to the recent volume average)
Must close beyond a resistance or support level:
Close above resistance (bullish breakout)
Close below support (bearish breakout)
Second Candle (Confirmation Candle):
Also must have a large body and high volume
Must continue in the direction of the breakout (i.e., higher close in bullish breakouts, lower close in bearish ones)
3. Signal Plotting
If both candles meet the criteria, the indicator plots:
A green triangle below the candle for bullish breakouts
A red triangle above the candle for bearish breakouts
📈 How to Interpret the Signals
✅ Green triangle below a candle:
Indicates a confirmed bullish breakout.
The price has closed above a recent resistance level with strength.
The trend may continue higher — possible entry for long positions.
🔻 Red triangle above a candle:
Indicates a confirmed bearish breakout.
The price has closed below a recent support level with strength.
Potential signal to enter short or exit long positions.
⚠️ The plotted horizontal lines show the last key support and resistance levels. These are the zones being monitored for breakouts.
📊 How to Use It
Timeframe: Works best on higher timeframes (1H, 4H, Daily), but can be tested on any chart.
Entry: Consider entries after the second candle confirms the breakout.
Stop Loss:
For longs: Below the breakout candle or the broken resistance
For shorts: Above the breakout candle or broken support
Take Profit:
Based on previous structure, risk:reward ratios, or using trailing stops.
Filter with Trend or Other Indicators (optional):
You can combine this with moving averages, RSI, or market structure for confluence.
🛠️ Customization Parameters
lengthSR: How many candles to look back for identifying support/resistance pivots.
volLength: Length of the moving average for volume and body size comparison.
bodyMultiplier: Multiplier threshold to define a “large” body.
volMultiplier: Multiplier threshold to define “high” volume.
✅ Ideal For:
Price action traders
Breakout traders
Traders who use volume analysis
Anyone looking to automate the detection of breakout + confirmation setups
BackTestLibLibrary "BackTestLib"
Allows backtesting indicator performance. Tracks typical metrics such as won/loss, profit factor, draw down, etc. Trading View strategy library provides similar (and more comprehensive)
functionality but only works with strategies. This libary was created to address performance tracking within indicators.
Two primary outputs are generated:
1. Summary Table: Displays overall performance metrics for the indicator over the chart's loaded timeframe and history
2. Details Table: Displays a table of individual trade entries and exits. This table can grow larger than the available chart space. It does have a max number of rows supported. I haven't
found a way to add scroll bars or scroll bar equivalents yet.
f_init(data, _defaultStopLoss, _defaultTakeProfit, _useTrailingStop, _useTraingStopToBreakEven, _trailingStopActivation, _trailingStopOffset)
f_init Initialize the backtest data type. Called prior to using the backtester functions
Parameters:
data (backtesterData) : backtesterData to initialize
_defaultStopLoss (float) : Default trade stop loss to apply
_defaultTakeProfit (float) : Default trade take profit to apply
_useTrailingStop (bool) : Trailing stop enabled
_useTraingStopToBreakEven (bool) : When trailing stop active, trailing stop will increase no further than the entry price
_trailingStopActivation (int) : When trailing stop active, trailing will begin once price exceeds base stop loss by this number of points
_trailingStopOffset (int) : When trailing stop active, it will trail the max price achieved by this number of points
Returns: Initialized data set
f_buildResultStr(_resultType, _price, _resultPoints, _numWins, _pointsWon, _numLoss, _pointsLost)
f_buildResultStr Helper function to construct a string of resutling data for exit tooltip labels
Parameters:
_resultType (string)
_price (float)
_resultPoints (float)
_numWins (int)
_pointsWon (float)
_numLoss (int)
_pointsLost (float)
f_buildResultLabel(data, labelVertical, labelOffset, long)
f_buildResultLabel Helper function to construct an Exit label for display on the chart
Parameters:
data (backtesterData)
labelVertical (bool)
labelOffset (int)
long (bool)
f_updateTrailingStop(_entryPrice, _curPrice, _sl, _tp, trailingStopActivationInput, trailingStopOffsetInput, useTrailingStopToBreakEven)
f_updateTrailingStop Helper function to advance the trailing stop as price action dictates
Parameters:
_entryPrice (float)
_curPrice (float)
_sl (float)
_tp (float)
trailingStopActivationInput (float)
trailingStopOffsetInput (float)
useTrailingStopToBreakEven (bool)
Returns: Updated stop loss for current price action
f_enterShort(data, entryPrice, fixedStopLoss)
f_enterShort Helper function to enter a short and collect data necessary for tracking the trade entry
Parameters:
data (backtesterData)
entryPrice (float)
fixedStopLoss (float)
Returns: Updated backtest data
f_enterLong(data, entryPrice, fixedStopLoss)
f_enterLong Helper function to enter a long and collect data necessary for tracking the trade entry
Parameters:
data (backtesterData)
entryPrice (float)
fixedStopLoss (float)
Returns: Updated backtest data
f_exitTrade(data)
f_enterLong Helper function to exit a trade and update/reset tracking data
Parameters:
data (backtesterData)
Returns: Updated backtest data
f_checkTradeConditionForExit(data, condition, curPrice, enableRealTime)
f_checkTradeConditionForExit Helper function to determine if provided condition indicates an exit
Parameters:
data (backtesterData)
condition (bool) : When true trade will exit
curPrice (float)
enableRealTime (bool) : When true trade will evaluate if barstate is relatime or barstate is confirmed; otherwise just checks on is confirmed
Returns: Updated backtest data
f_checkTrade(data, curPrice, curLow, curHigh, enableRealTime)
f_checkTrade Helper function to determine if current price action dictates stop loss or take profit exit
Parameters:
data (backtesterData)
curPrice (float)
curLow (float)
curHigh (float)
enableRealTime (bool) : When true trade will evaluate if barstate is relatime or barstate is confirmed; otherwise just checks on is confirmed
Returns: Updated backtest data
f_fillCell(_table, _column, _row, _title, _value, _bgcolor, _txtcolor, _text_size)
f_fillCell Helper function to construct result table cells
Parameters:
_table (table)
_column (int)
_row (int)
_title (string)
_value (string)
_bgcolor (color)
_txtcolor (color)
_text_size (string)
Returns: Table cell
f_prepareStatsTable(data, drawTesterSummary, drawTesterDetails, summaryTableTextSize, detailsTableTextSize, displayRowZero, summaryTableLocation, detailsTableLocation)
f_fillCell Helper function to populate result table
Parameters:
data (backtesterData)
drawTesterSummary (bool)
drawTesterDetails (bool)
summaryTableTextSize (string)
detailsTableTextSize (string)
displayRowZero (bool)
summaryTableLocation (string)
detailsTableLocation (string)
Returns: Updated backtest data
backtesterData
backtesterData - container for backtest performance metrics
Fields:
tradesArray (array) : Array of strings with entries for each individual trade and its results
pointsBalance (series float) : Running sum of backtest points won/loss results
drawDown (series float) : Running sum of backtest total draw down points
maxDrawDown (series float) : Running sum of backtest total draw down points
maxRunup (series float) : Running sum of max points won over the backtest
numWins (series int) : Number of wins of current backtes set
numLoss (series int) : Number of losses of current backtes set
pointsWon (series float) : Running sum of points won to date
pointsLost (series float) : Running sum of points lost to date
entrySide (series string) : Current entry long/short
tradeActive (series bool) : Indicates if a trade is currently active
tradeComplete (series bool) : Indicates if a trade just exited (due to stop loss or take profit)
entryPrice (series float) : Current trade entry price
entryTime (series int) : Current trade entry time
sl (series float) : Current trade stop loss
tp (series float) : Current trade take profit
defaultStopLoss (series float) : Default trade stop loss to apply
defaultTakeProfit (series float) : Default trade take profit to apply
useTrailingStop (series bool) : Trailing stop enabled
useTrailingStopToBreakEven (series bool) : When trailing stop active, trailing stop will increase no further than the entry price
trailingStopActivation (series int) : When trailing stop active, trailing will begin once price exceeds base stop loss by this number of points
trailingStopOffset (series int) : When trailing stop active, it will trail the max price achieved by this number of points
resultType (series string) : Current trade won/lost
exitPrice (series float) : Current trade exit price
resultPoints (series float) : Current trade points won/lost
summaryTable (series table) : Table to deisplay summary info
tradesTable (series table) : Table to display per trade info
