Previous Two Days HL + Asia H/L + 4H Vertical Lines📊 Indicator Overview
This custom TradingView indicator visually marks key market structure levels and session data on your chart using lines, labels, boxes, and vertical guides. It is designed for traders who analyze intraday and multi-session behavior — especially around the New York and Asia sessions — with a focus on 4-hour price ranges.
🔍 What the Indicator Tracks
1. Previous Two Days' Ranges (6PM–5PM NY Time)
PDH/PDL (Day 1 & Day 2): Draws horizontal lines marking the previous two trading days’ highs and lows.
Midlines: Calculates and displays the midpoint between each day’s high and low.
Color-Coded: Uses strong colors for Day 1 and more transparent versions for Day 2, to help differentiate them.
2. Asia Session High/Low (6 PM – 2 AM NY Time)
Automatically tracks the high and low during the Asia session.
Extends these levels until the following day’s NY close (4 PM).
Shows a midline of the Asia session (optional dotted line).
Highlights the Asia session background in gray.
Labels Asia High and Low on the chart for easy reference.
3. Last Closed 4-Hour Candle Range
At the start of every new 4H candle, it:
Draws a box from the last closed 4H candle.
Box spans horizontally across a set number of bars (adjustable).
Top and bottom lines indicate the high and low of that 4H candle.
Midline, 25% (Q1) and 75% (Q3) levels are also drawn inside the box using dotted lines.
Helps traders identify premium/discount zones within the previous 4H range.
4. Vertical 4H Time Markers
Draws vertical dashed lines to mark the start and end of the last 4H candle range.
Based on the standard 4H bar timing in NY (e.g. 5:00, 9:00, 13:00, 17:00).
⚙️ Inputs & Options
Line thickness, color customization for all levels.
Option to place labels on the right or left side of the chart.
Toggle for enabling/disabling the 4H box.
Adjustable box extension length (how far to extend the range visually).
✅ Ideal Use Cases
Identifying reaction zones from prior highs/lows.
Spotting reversals during Asia or NY session opens.
Trading intraday setups based on 4H structure.
Anchoring scalping or swing entries off major session levels.
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Vix_Fix Enhanced MTF [Cometreon]The VIX Fix Enhanced is designed to detect market bottoms and spikes in volatility, helping traders anticipate major reversals with precision. Unlike standard VIX Fix tools, this version allows you to control the standard deviation logic, switch between chart styles, customize visual outputs, and set up advanced alerts — all with no repainting.
🧠 Logic and Calculation
This indicator is based on Larry Williams' VIX Fix and integrates features derived from community requests/advice, such as inverse VIX logic.
It calculates volatility spikes using a customizable standard deviation of the lows and compares it to a moving high to identify potential reversal points.
All moving average logic is based on Cometreon's proprietary library, ensuring accurate and optimized calculations on all 15 moving average types.
🔷 New Features and Improvements
🟩 Custom Visual Styles
Choose how you want your VIX data displayed:
Line
Step Line
Histogram
Area
Column
You can also flip the orientation (bottom-up or top-down), change the source ticker, and tailor the display to match your charting preferences.
🟩 Multi-MA Standard Deviation Calculation
Customize the standard deviation formula by selecting from 15 different moving averages:
SMA (Simple Moving Average)
EMA (Exponential Moving Average)
WMA (Weighted Moving Average)
RMA (Smoothed Moving Average)
HMA (Hull Moving Average)
JMA (Jurik Moving Average)
DEMA (Double Exponential Moving Average)
TEMA (Triple Exponential Moving Average)
LSMA (Least Squares Moving Average)
VWMA (Volume-Weighted Moving Average)
SMMA (Smoothed Moving Average)
KAMA (Kaufman’s Adaptive Moving Average)
ALMA (Arnaud Legoux Moving Average)
FRAMA (Fractal Adaptive Moving Average)
VIDYA (Variable Index Dynamic Average)
This gives you fine control over how volatility is measured and allows tuning the sensitivity for different market conditions.
🟩 Full Control Over Percentile and Deviation Conditions
You can enable or disable lines for standard deviation and percentile conditions, and define whether you want to trigger on over or under levels — adapting the indicator to your exact logic and style.
🟩 Chart Type Selection
You're no longer limited to candlestick charts! Now you can use Vix_Fix with different chart formats, including:
Candlestick
Heikin Ashi
Renko
Kagi
Line Break
Point & Figure
🟩 Multi-Timeframe Compatibility Without Repainting
Use a different timeframe from your chart with confidence. Signals remain stable and do not repaint. Perfect for spotting long-term reversal setups on lower timeframes.
🟩 Alert System Ready
Configure alerts directly from the indicator’s panel when conditions for over/under signals are met. Stay informed without needing to monitor the chart constantly.
🔷 Technical Details and Customizable Inputs
This indicator includes full control over the logic and appearance:
1️⃣ Length Deviation High - Adjusts the lookback period used to calculate the high deviation level of the VIX logic. Shorter values make it more reactive; longer values smooth out the signal.
2️⃣ Ticker - Choose a different chart type for the calculation, including Heikin Ashi, Renko, Kagi, Line Break, and Point & Figure.
3️⃣ Style VIX - Change the visual style (Line, Histogram, Column, etc.), adjust line width, and optionally invert the display (bottom-to-top).
📌 Fill zones for deviation and percentile are active only in Line and Step Line modes
4️⃣ Use Standard Deviation Up / Down - Enable the overbought and oversold zone logic based on upper and lower standard deviation bands.
5️⃣ Different Type MA (for StdDev) - Choose from 15 different moving averages to define the calculation method for standard deviation (SMA, EMA, HMA, JMA, etc.), with dedicated parameters like Phase, Sigma, and Offset for optimized responsiveness.
6️⃣ BB Length & Multiplier - Adjust the period and multiplier for the standard deviation bands, similar to how Bollinger Bands work.
7️⃣ Show StdDev Up / Down Line - Enable or disable the visibility of upper and lower standard deviation boundaries.
8️⃣ Use Percentile & Length High - Activate the percentile-based logic to detect extreme values in historical volatility using a customizable lookback length.
9️⃣ Highest % / Lowest % - Set the high and low percentile thresholds (e.g., 85 for high, 99 for low) that will be used to trigger over/under signals.
🔟 Show High / Low Percentile Line - Toggle the visual display of the percentile boundaries directly on the chart for clearer signal reference.
1️⃣1️⃣ Ticker Settings – Customize parameters for special chart types such as Renko, Heikin Ashi, Kagi, Line Break, and Point & Figure, adjusting reversal, number of lines, ATR length, etc.
1️⃣2️⃣ Timeframe – Enables using SuperTrend on a higher timeframe.
1️⃣3️⃣ Wait for Timeframe Closes -
✅ Enabled – Displays Vix_Fix smoothly with interruptions.
❌ Disabled – Displays Vix_Fix smoothly without interruptions.
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IU Pivot Zones + GMADESCRIPTION:
IU Pivot Zones + GMA is a smart price-action-based indicator that detects meaningful support and resistance zones formed through pivot highs/lows while combining them with dynamic zone generation and Geometric Moving Averages (GMA). This tool is built to help traders visualize institutional breakout/rejection zones with clear, logical mapping and live box management — helping you stay ahead of the move.
The indicator is designed for intraday, swing, and positional traders who want to enhance their trading decisions with visual confluence zones and market structure logic.
USER INPUTS
* Pivot point Lengths: Number of bars used to detect pivot highs/lows
* Zone length: Controls the thickness of the support/resistance zone; higher values create wider zones
* GMA Length: Period for calculating the geometric moving averages based on highs and lows
* Allow Bar/candle Color: Enables or disables special candle coloring when price interacts with the zones
LOGIC OF THE INDICATOR:
* Detects pivot highs and pivot lows using the user-defined length
* Compares consecutive pivot levels to determine if they fall within a valid ATR-based price band to form a zone
* If confirmed, the indicator dynamically plots a resistance or support box between those pivot points, colored respectively (red for resistance, green for support)
* The boxes update in real-time based on price action. If price respects the zone, the box extends forward. If price breaks the zone, the box disappears
* Geometric Moving Averages (GMA) based on logarithmic mean of highs and lows are plotted to offer a trend bias
* Candles that touch the top of the support zone are colored yellow, and those touching the bottom of the resistance zone are orange, enhancing zone reaction visibility
WHY IT IS UNIQUE:
* Uses logarithmic-based GMAs, which are smoother and less reactive than traditional moving averages
* ATR-based zone logic makes it adaptive to volatility instead of using fixed-width zones
* Combines structural levels (pivots), volatility filters (ATR), and trend overlays (GMA) in one unified tool
* Real-time zone extension and disappearance logic based on price interaction
HOW USER CAN BENEFIT FROM IT:
* Spot high-probability breakout or reversal zones that price respects consistently
* Use the GMA cloud for trend confirmation — for example, bullish bias when price is above both GMAs
* Build price action strategies around zone touches, breakouts, or rejections
* Use color-coded candles as real-time alerts for potential entry/exit signals near S/R levels
* Save time by avoiding manual marking of zones on charts across timeframes
DISCLAIMER:
This indicator is created for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute financial advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any asset. All trading involves risk, and users should conduct their own analysis or consult with a qualified financial advisor before making any trading decisions. The creator is not responsible for any losses incurred through the use of this tool. Use at your own discretion.
Liqudation HeatMap [BigBeluga]🔵 OVERVIEW
An advanced liquidity visualization tool that plots horizontal heat zones to highlight where potential liquidations and volume clusters are most likely hiding beneath price action.
Liqudation HeatMap scans historical price movements for local highs and lows with elevated volume or candle range. It then draws dynamic heatmap boxes—shaded from lime (low interest) to yellow (high interest)—revealing potential zones of trapped positions or stop clusters. A vertical scale on the right shows you the relative strength of volume behind each level, from 0 to the highest detected.
🔵 CONCEPTS
Maps areas of potential liquidity using volume or candle range (if volume is unavailable).
Identifies swing highs/lows (pivots) and extends heatmap boxes outward from these levels. Colors each zone based on the relative strength of volume concentration.
Fades or removes zones once price crosses their midpoints, simulating the idea of liquidity being “consumed.”
Displays a live vertical scale that shows the volume range for quick reference.
🔵 FEATURES
Dynamic Heatmap Zones:
Draws few boxes above and after pivot highs and below pivot lows, each shaded based on volume concentration.
Smart Coloring System:
Uses a gradient from lime (low) to yellow (high) to visually distinguish between weak and strong liquidity zones.
Adaptive ATR Widths:
Automatically adjusts zone thickness based on volatility (ATR), scaling intelligently across timeframes.
Liquidity Consumption Logic:
Zones are stope extending once price interacts with them—mimicking the behavior of real liquidation sweeps.
Volume Scale Legend:
A real-time scale is plotted on the right side, showing the min-max range of volume used for heat calculations.
🔵 HOW TO USE
Look for thick yellow zones to identify areas of concentrated stop losses or liquidation triggers.
Use these levels to anticipate mean reversion points or high-volatility zones.
Combine with your trend or structure tools to trade into or fade these liquidity pools.
On lower timeframes, use this tool to confirm entries around sweeps or deviations.
Use the right-side scale to compare relative zone strength instantly.
🔵 CONCLUSION
Liqudation HeatMap is a powerful visualization tool that uncovers where liquidity likely resides on the chart. By highlighting hidden traps and reactive levels in real-time, it gives traders a significant edge when it comes to spotting stop hunts, mean reversions, and areas of institutional interest. Whether you’re scalping or swing trading, this heatmap provides unmatched context on the market’s hidden intent.
Time-Based Fair Value Gaps (FVG) with Inversions (iFVG)Overview
The Time-Based Fair Value Gaps (FVG) with Inversions (iFVG) (ICT/SMT) indicator is a specialized tool designed for traders using Inner Circle Trader (ICT) methodologies. Inspired by LuxAlgo's Fair Value Gap indicator, this script introduces significant enhancements by integrating ICT principles, focusing on precise time-based FVG detection, inversion tracking, and retest signals tailored for institutional trading strategies. Unlike LuxAlgo’s general FVG approach, this indicator filters FVGs within customizable 10-minute windows aligned with ICT’s macro timeframes and incorporates ICT-specific concepts like mitigation, liquidity grabs, and session-based gap prioritization.
This tool is optimized for 1–5 minute charts, though probably best for 1 minute charts, identifying bullish and bearish FVGs, tracking their mitigation into inverted FVGs (iFVGs) as key support/resistance zones, and generating retest signals with customizable “Close” or “Wick” confirmation. Features like ATR-based filtering, optional FVG labels, mitigation removal, and session-specific FVG detection (e.g., first FVG in AM/PM sessions) make it a powerful tool for ICT traders.
Originality and Improvements
While inspired by LuxAlgo’s FVG indicator (credit to LuxAlgo for their foundational work), this script significantly extends the original concept by:
1. Time-Based FVG Detection: Unlike LuxAlgo’s continuous FVG identification, this script filters FVGs within user-defined 10-minute windows each hour (:00–:10, :10–:20, etc.), aligning with ICT’s emphasis on specific periods of institutional activity, such as hourly opens/closes or kill zones (e.g., New York 7:00–11:00 AM EST). This ensures FVGs are relevant to high-probability ICT setups.
2. Session-Specific First FVG Option: A unique feature allows traders to display only the first FVG in ICT-defined AM (9:30–10:00 AM EST) or PM (1:30–2:00 PM EST) sessions, reflecting ICT’s focus on initial market imbalances during key liquidity events.
3. ICT-Driven Mitigation and Inversion Logic: The script tracks FVG mitigation (when price closes through a gap) and converts mitigated FVGs into iFVGs, which serve as ICT-style support/resistance zones. This aligns with ICT’s view that mitigated gaps become critical reversal points, unlike LuxAlgo’s simpler gap display.
4. Customizable Retest Signals: Retest signals for iFVGs are configurable for “Close” (conservative, requiring candle body confirmation) or “Wick” (faster, using highs/lows), catering to ICT traders’ need for precise entry timing during liquidity grabs or Judas swings.
5. ATR Filtering and Mitigation Removal: An optional ATR filter ensures only significant FVGs are displayed, reducing noise, while mitigation removal declutters the chart by removing filled gaps, aligning with ICT’s principle that mitigated gaps lose relevance unless inverted.
6. Timezone and Timeframe Safeguards: A timezone offset setting aligns FVG detection with EST for ICT’s New York-centric strategies, and a timeframe warning alerts users to avoid ≥1-hour charts, ensuring accuracy in time-based filtering.
These enhancements make the script a distinct tool that builds on LuxAlgo’s foundation while offering ICT traders a tailored, high-precision solution.
How It Works
FVG Detection
FVGs are identified when a candle’s low is higher than the high of two candles prior (bullish FVG) or a candle’s high is lower than the low of two candles prior (bearish FVG). Detection is restricted to:
• User-selected 10-minute windows (e.g., :00–:10, :50–:60) to capture ICT-relevant periods like hourly transitions.
• AM/PM session first FVGs (if enabled), focusing on 9:30–10:00 AM or 1:30–2:00 PM EST for key market opens.
An optional ATR filter (default: 0.25× ATR) ensures only gaps larger than the threshold are displayed, prioritizing significant imbalances.
Mitigation and Inversion
When price closes through an FVG (e.g., below a bullish FVG’s bottom), the FVG is mitigated and becomes an iFVG, plotted as a support/resistance zone. iFVGs are critical in ICT for identifying reversal points where institutional orders accumulate.
Retest Signals
The script generates signals when price retests an iFVG:
• Close: Triggers when the candle body confirms the retest (conservative, lower noise).
• Wick: Triggers when the candle’s high/low touches the iFVG (faster, higher sensitivity). Signals are visualized with triangular markers (▲ for bullish, ▼ for bearish) and can trigger alerts.
Visualization
• FVGs: Displayed as colored boxes (green for bullish, red for bearish) with optional “Bull FVG”/“Bear FVG” labels.
• iFVGs: Shown as extended boxes with dashed midlines, limited to the user-defined number of recent zones (default: 5).
• Mitigation Removal: Mitigated FVGs/iFVGs are removed (if enabled) to keep the chart clean.
How to Use
Recommended Settings
• Timeframe: Use 1–5 minute charts for precision, avoiding ≥1-hour timeframes (a warning label appears if misconfigured).
• Time Windows: Enable :00–:10 and :50–:60 for hourly open/close FVGs, or use the “Show only 1st presented FVG” option for AM/PM session focus.
• ATR Filter: Keep enabled (multiplier 0.25–0.5) for significant gaps; disable on 1-minute charts for more FVGs during volatility.
• Signal Preference: Use “Close” for conservative entries, “Wick” for aggressive setups.
• Timezone Offset: Set to -5 for EST (or -4 for EDT) to align with ICT’s New York session.
Trading Strategy
1. Macro Timeframes: Focus on New York (7:00–11:00 AM EST) or London (2:00–5:00 AM EST) kill zones for high institutional activity.
2. FVG Entries: Trade bullish FVGs as support in uptrends or bearish FVGs as resistance in downtrends, especially in :00–:10 or :50–:60 windows.
3. iFVG Retests: Enter on retest signals (▲/▼) during liquidity grabs or Judas swings, using “Close” for confirmation or “Wick” for speed.
4. Session FVGs: Use the “Show only 1st presented FVG” option to target the first gap in AM/PM sessions, often tied to ICT’s market maker algorithms.
5. Risk Management: Combine with ICT concepts like order blocks or breaker blocks for confluence, and set stops beyond FVG/iFVG boundaries.
Alerts
Set alerts for:
• “Bullish FVG Detected”/“Bearish FVG Detected”: New FVGs in selected windows.
• “Bullish Signal”/“Bearish Signal”: iFVG retest confirmations.
Settings Description
• Show Last (1–100, default: 5): Number of recent iFVGs to display. Lower values reduce clutter.
• Show only 1st presented FVG : Limits FVGs to the first in 9:30–10:00 AM or 1:30–2:00 PM EST sessions (overrides time window checkboxes).
• Time Window Checkboxes: Enable/disable FVG detection in 10-minute windows (:00–:10, :10–:20, etc.). All enabled by default.
• Signal Preference: “Close” (default) or “Wick” for iFVG retest signals.
• Use ATR Filter: Enables ATR-based size filtering (default: true).
• ATR Multiplier (0–∞, default: 0.25): Sets FVG size threshold (higher values = larger gaps).
• Remove Mitigated FVGs: Removes filled FVGs/iFVGs (default: true).
• Show FVG Labels: Displays “Bull FVG”/“Bear FVG” labels (default: true).
• Timezone Offset (-12 to 12, default: -5): Aligns time windows with EST.
• Colors: Customize bullish (green), bearish (red), and midline (gray) colors.
Why Use This Indicator?
This indicator empowers ICT traders with a tool that goes beyond generic FVG detection, offering precise, time-filtered gaps and inversion tracking aligned with institutional trading principles. By focusing on ICT’s macro timeframes, session-specific imbalances, and customizable signal logic, it provides a clear edge for scalping, swing trading, or reversal setups in high-liquidity markets.
Gold Opening 15-Min ORB INDICATOR by AdéThis indicator is designed for trading Gold (XAUUSD) during the first 15 minutes of major market openings: Asian, European, and US sessions. It highlights these key time windows, plots the high and low ranges of each session, and generates breakout-based buy/sell signals. Ideal for traders focusing on volatility at market opens.
Features:Session Windows:
Asian: 1:00–1:15 AM Barcelona time (23:00–23:15 UTC, CEST-adjusted).
European: 9:00–9:15 AM Barcelona time (07:00–07:15 UTC).
US: 3:30–3:45 PM Barcelona time (13:30–13:45 UTC).
Marked with yellow (Asian), green (Europe), and blue (US) triangles below bars.
High/Low Ranges:Plots horizontal lines showing the highest high and lowest low of each session’s first 15 minutes.Lines appear after each session ends and persist until the next day, color-coded to match the sessions.Breakout Signals:Buy (Long): Triggers when the closing price breaks above the highest high of the previous 5 bars during a session window (lime triangle above bar).Sell (Short): Triggers when the closing price breaks below the lowest low of the previous 5 bars during a session window (red triangle below bar).
Signals are restricted to the 15-minute session periods for focused trading.Usage:Timeframe: Optimized for 1-minute XAUUSD charts.Timezone: Set your chart to UTC for accurate session timing (script uses UTC internally, based on Barcelona CEST, UTC+2 in April).Strategy:
Use buy/sell signals for breakout trades during volatile market opens, with session ranges as support/resistance levels.Customization: Adjust the lookback variable (default: 5) to tweak signal sensitivity.Notes:Tested for April 2025 (CEST, UTC+2).
Adjust timestamp values if using outside daylight saving time (CET, UTC+1) or for different broker timezones.Best for scalping or short-term trades during high-volatility periods. Combine with other indicators for confirmation if desired.How to Use:Apply to a 1-minute XAUUSD chart.Watch for session markers (triangles) and breakout signals during the 15-minute windows.Use the high/low lines to gauge potential breakout targets or reversals.
PriorHourRangeLevels_v0.1PriorHourRangeLevels_v0.1
Created by dc_77 | © 2025 | Mozilla Public License 2.0
Overview
"PriorHourRangeLevels_v0.1" is a versatile Pine Script™ indicator designed to help traders visualize and analyze price levels based on the prior hour’s range. It overlays key levels—High, Low, 75%, 50% (EQ), and 25%—from the previous hour onto the current price chart, alongside the current hour’s opening price. With customizable display options and time zone support, it’s ideal for intraday traders looking to identify support, resistance, and breakout zones.
How It Works
Hourly Reset: The indicator detects the start of each hour based on your chosen time zone (e.g., "America/New_York" by default).
Prior Hour Range: It calculates the High and Low of the previous hour, then derives three additional levels:
75%: 75% of the range above the Low.
EQ (50%): The midpoint of the range.
25%: 25% of the range above the Low.
Current Hour Open: Displays the opening price of the current hour.
Projection: Lines extend forward (default: 24 bars) to project these levels into the future, aiding in real-time analysis.
Alerts: Triggers alerts when the price crosses any of the prior hour’s levels (High, 75%, EQ, 25%, Low).
Key Features
Time Zone Flexibility: Choose from options like UTC, New York, Tokyo, or London to align with your trading session.
Visual Customization:
Toggle visibility for each level (High, Low, 75%, EQ, 25%, Open, and Anchor).
Adjust line styles (Solid, Dashed, Dotted), colors, and widths.
Show or hide labels with adjustable sizes (Tiny, Small, Normal, Large).
Anchor Line: A vertical line marks the start of the prior hour, with optional labeling.
Alert Conditions: Set up notifications for price crossings to catch key moments without watching the chart.
Usage Tips
Use the High and Low as potential breakout levels, while 75%, EQ, and 25% act as intermediate support/resistance zones.
Trend Confirmation: Watch how price interacts with the EQ (50%) level to gauge momentum.
Session Planning: Adjust the time zone to match your market (e.g., "Europe/London" for FTSE trading).
Projection Offset: Extend or shorten the lines (via "Projection Offset") based on your chart timeframe.
Inputs
Time Zone: Select your preferred market time zone.
Anchor Settings: Show/hide the prior hour start line, style, color, width, and label.
Level Settings: Customize visibility, style, color, width, and labels for Open, High, 75%, EQ, 25%, and Low.
Display: Set projection length and label size.
ootaLibrary "oota"
Collection of all custom and enhanced TA indicators - Object oriented methods implementation
method tr(c, useTrueRange)
returns true range of the candle
Namespace types: Candle
Parameters:
c (Candle) : Candle object containing ohlc data
useTrueRange (bool) : Use true range for atr calculation instead of just high/low difference
method ma(maType, length, source)
returns custom moving averages
Namespace types: simple CustomSeries
Parameters:
maType (simple CustomSeries) : Custom series type
length (simple int) : Moving Average Length
source (float) : Moving Average Source
Returns: moving average for the given type and length
method atr(maType, length, useTrueRange, c)
returns ATR with custom moving average
Namespace types: simple CustomSeries
Parameters:
maType (simple CustomSeries) : Custom series type
length (simple int) : Moving Average Length
useTrueRange (bool) : Use true range for atr calculation instead of just high/low difference
c (Candle) : Candle object containing ohlc
Returns: ATR for the given moving average type and length
method atrpercent(maType, length, useTrueRange, c)
returns ATR as percentage of close price
Namespace types: simple CustomSeries
Parameters:
maType (simple CustomSeries) : Custom series type
length (simple int) : Moving Average Length
useTrueRange (bool) : Use true range for atr calculation instead of just high/low difference
c (Candle) : Candle object containing ohlc
Returns: ATR as percentage of close price for the given moving average type and length
method bb(maType, length, multiplier, sticky, c)
returns Bollinger band for custom moving average
Namespace types: simple CustomSeries
Parameters:
maType (simple CustomSeries) : Custom series type
length (simple int) : Moving Average Length
multiplier (float) : Standard Deviation multiplier
sticky (simple bool) : - sticky boundaries which will only change when value is outside boundary.
c (Candle) : Candle object containing ohlc
Returns: Bollinger band with custom moving average for given source, length and multiplier
method bbw(maType, length, multiplier, sticky, c)
returns Bollinger bandwidth for custom moving average
Namespace types: simple CustomSeries
Parameters:
maType (simple CustomSeries) : Custom series type
length (simple int) : Moving Average Length
multiplier (float) : Standard Deviation multiplier
sticky (simple bool) : sticky boundaries which will only change when value is outside boundary.
c (Candle) : Candle object containing ohlc
Returns: Bollinger Bandwidth for custom moving average for given source, length and multiplier
method bpercentb(maType, length, multiplier, sticky, c)
returns Bollinger Percent B for custom moving average
Namespace types: simple CustomSeries
Parameters:
maType (simple CustomSeries) : Custom series type
length (simple int) : Moving Average Length
multiplier (float) : Standard Deviation multiplier
sticky (simple bool) : - sticky boundaries which will only change when value is outside boundary.
c (Candle) : Candle object containing ohlc
Returns: Bollinger Percent B for custom moving average for given source, length and multiplier
method kc(maType, length, multiplier, useTrueRange, sticky, c)
returns Keltner Channel for custom moving average
Namespace types: simple CustomSeries
Parameters:
maType (simple CustomSeries) : Custom series type
length (simple int) : Moving Average Length
multiplier (float) : Standard Deviation multiplier
useTrueRange (simple bool) : - if set to false, uses high-low.
sticky (simple bool) : - sticky boundaries which will only change when value is outside boundary.
c (Candle) : Candle object containing ohlc
Returns: Keltner Channel for custom moving average for given souce, length and multiplier
method kcw(maType, length, multiplier, useTrueRange, sticky, c)
returns Keltner Channel Width with custom moving average
Namespace types: simple CustomSeries
Parameters:
maType (simple CustomSeries) : Custom series type
length (simple int) : Moving Average Length
multiplier (float) : Standard Deviation multiplier
useTrueRange (simple bool) : - if set to false, uses high-low.
sticky (simple bool) : - sticky boundaries which will only change when value is outside boundary.
c (Candle) : Candle object containing ohlc
Returns: Keltner Channel Width for custom moving average
method kpercentk(maType, length, multiplier, useTrueRange, sticky, c)
returns Keltner Channel Percent K Width with custom moving average
Namespace types: simple CustomSeries
Parameters:
maType (simple CustomSeries) : Custom series type
length (simple int) : Moving Average Length
multiplier (float) : Standard Deviation multiplier
useTrueRange (simple bool) : - if set to false, uses high-low.
sticky (simple bool) : - sticky boundaries which will only change when value is outside boundary.
c (Candle) : Candle object containing ohlc
Returns: Keltner Percent K for given moving average, source, length and multiplier
method dc(c, length, sticky)
returns Custom Donchian Channel
Namespace types: Candle
Parameters:
c (Candle) : Candle object containing ohlc
length (simple int) : - donchian channel length
sticky (simple bool) : - sticky boundaries which will only change when value is outside boundary.
Returns: Donchian channel
method dcw(c, length, sticky)
returns Donchian Channel Width
Namespace types: Candle
Parameters:
c (Candle) : Candle object containing ohlc
length (simple int) : - donchian channel length
sticky (simple bool) : - sticky boundaries which will only change when value is outside boundary.
Returns: Donchian channel width
method dpercentd(c, length, sticky)
returns Donchian Channel Percent of price
Namespace types: Candle
Parameters:
c (Candle) : Candle object containing ohlc
length (simple int) : - donchian channel length
sticky (simple bool) : - sticky boundaries which will only change when value is outside boundary.
Returns: Donchian channel Percent D
method supertrend(maType, length, multiplier, useTrueRange, waitForClose, delayed, c)
supertrend Simple supertrend based on atr but also takes into consideration of custom MA Type, sources
Namespace types: simple CustomSeries
Parameters:
maType (simple CustomSeries) : Custom Series
length (simple int) : ATR Length
multiplier (simple float) : ATR Multiplier
useTrueRange (simple bool) : - if set to false, uses high-low.
waitForClose (simple bool) : : Considers source for direction change crossover if checked. Else, uses highSource and lowSource.
delayed (simple bool) : : if set to true lags supertrend atr stop based on target levels.
c (Candle) : Candle object containing ohlc
Returns: dir : Supertrend direction
supertrend : BuyStop if direction is 1 else SellStop
method oscillatorRange(seriesType, source, highlowLength, rangeLength, sticky)
oscillatorRange - returns Custom overbought/oversold areas for an oscillator input
Namespace types: simple CustomSeries
Parameters:
seriesType (simple CustomSeries) : - Custom series type
source (float) : - Osillator source such as RSI, COG etc.
highlowLength (simple int) : - length on which highlow of the oscillator is calculated
rangeLength (simple int) : - length used for calculating oversold/overbought range - usually same as oscillator length
sticky (simple bool) : - overbought, oversold levels won't change unless crossed
Returns: Dynamic overbought and oversold range for oscillator input
method oscillator(oscillatorType, length, shortLength, longLength, c)
oscillator - returns Choice of oscillator with custom overbought/oversold range
Namespace types: simple OscillatorType
Parameters:
oscillatorType (simple OscillatorType) : OscillatorType object
length (simple int) : - Oscillator length - not used for TSI
shortLength (simple int) : - shortLength only used for TSI
longLength (simple int) : - longLength only used for TSI
c (Candle) : Candle object containing ohlc
Returns: Oscillator value
method oscillatorWithRange(oscillatorType, length, shortLength, longLength, seriesType, highlowLength, sticky, c)
oscillatorWithRange - returns Choice of oscillator with custom overbought/oversold range
Namespace types: simple OscillatorType
Parameters:
oscillatorType (simple OscillatorType) : OscillatorType object
length (simple int) : - Oscillator length - not used for TSI
shortLength (simple int) : - shortLength only used for TSI
longLength (simple int) : - longLength only used for TSI
seriesType (simple CustomSeries) : - CustomSeries enum type
highlowLength (simple int) : - length on which highlow of the oscillator is calculated
sticky (simple bool) : - overbought, oversold levels won't change unless crossed
c (Candle) : Candle object containing ohlc
Returns: Oscillator value along with dynamic overbought and oversold range for oscillator input
Candle
Custom candle object
Fields:
o (series float) : open
h (series float) : high
l (series float) : low
c (series float) : close
barindex (series int) : bar_index
bartime (series int) : time
bartimeclose (series int) : time_close
v (series float) : volume
52W CP/H & H/L with percentage % differences52 Week High/Low Indicator with percentage difference between High/Low & High/Current Price
A simple indicator that can be used on any timeframe to display the 52 week High/Low values along with percentage differences (rounded) between High/Low & High/Current Price to get an idea of the strength in the instruments current price to it's 52 week journey.
Features
* Works on any timeframe.
* Simple horizontal lines showing only the current 52 week values.
* Allows the user to select whether to calculate the 52-week values from candle close values or the respective highs/lows.
* Allows users to toggle percentages label on/off
This script is open source for users to refine as per their needs. Additionally I would appreciate any constructive feedback. Thank you
Multiple Timeframe LevelsThe multiple timeframe levels indicator plots the following lines on your chart:
Previous day's high, low, and midpoint
Previous week's high, low, and midpoint
Previous month's high, low, and midpoint
Overnight session high, low, and midpoint
This indicator makes it easy to plot the high timeframe levels on your chart so that you can focus on your preferred timeframe for trading. This can be used however you see fit. These levels are great for finding support and resistance, setting your stop losses and take profits, looking for reversals, etc.
You can customize this script my enabling/disabling the timeframe's high/low or midpoint as well as the color.
[SHORT ONLY] Internal Bar Strength (IBS) Mean Reversion Strategy█ STRATEGY DESCRIPTION
The "Internal Bar Strength (IBS) Strategy" is a mean-reversion strategy designed to identify trading opportunities based on the closing price's position within the daily price range. It enters a short position when the IBS indicates overbought conditions and exits when the IBS reaches oversold levels. This strategy is Short-Only and was designed to be used on the Daily timeframe for Stocks and ETFs.
█ WHAT IS INTERNAL BAR STRENGTH (IBS)?
Internal Bar Strength (IBS) measures where the closing price falls within the high-low range of a bar. It is calculated as:
IBS = (Close - Low) / (High - Low)
- Low IBS (≤ 0.2) : Indicates the close is near the bar's low, suggesting oversold conditions.
- High IBS (≥ 0.8) : Indicates the close is near the bar's high, suggesting overbought conditions.
█ SIGNAL GENERATION
1. SHORT ENTRY
A Short Signal is triggered when:
The IBS value rises to or above the Upper Threshold (default: 0.9).
The Closing price is greater than the previous bars High (close>high ).
The signal occurs within the specified time window (between `Start Time` and `End Time`).
2. EXIT CONDITION
An exit Signal is generated when the IBS value drops to or below the Lower Threshold (default: 0.3). This prompts the strategy to exit the position.
█ ADDITIONAL SETTINGS
Upper Threshold: The IBS level at which the strategy enters trades. Default is 0.9.
Lower Threshold: The IBS level at which the strategy exits short positions. Default is 0.3.
Start Time and End Time: The time window during which the strategy is allowed to execute trades.
█ PERFORMANCE OVERVIEW
This strategy is designed for Stocks and ETFs markets and performs best when prices frequently revert to the mean.
The strategy can be optimized further using additional conditions such as using volume or volatility filters.
It is sensitive to extreme IBS values, which help identify potential reversals.
Backtesting results should be analyzed to optimize the Upper/Lower Thresholds for specific instruments and market conditions.
BullDozz Fibo ZigZagFibo ZigZag - Advanced Fibonacci Retracement Tool 🔥
📌 Overview
The Fibo ZigZag indicator is a powerful tool for trend structure analysis using the ZigZag pattern and Fibonacci retracement levels. It automatically identifies swing highs & lows, draws ZigZag lines, and overlays Fibonacci levels with price labels at the right end for better readability.
This indicator is designed for traders who use price action, trend reversal strategies, and support/resistance analysis.
🛠 Features
✅ Automatic ZigZag detection with customizable depth, deviation, and backstep
✅ Fibonacci retracement levels (0%, 23.6%, 38.2%, 50%, 61.8%, 100%, 161.8%, 261.8%, 423.6%)
✅ Price labels at Fibonacci levels (placed at the right end of the levels)
✅ Alerts for new swing highs & lows
✅ Customizable line colors, text colors, and label sizes
✅ Lightweight and optimized for fast performance
📊 How It Works
1️⃣ The script detects ZigZag structure points based on price swings
2️⃣ It connects recent highs & lows with a ZigZag line
3️⃣ Fibonacci retracement levels are calculated and drawn between the last two significant swing points
4️⃣ Each Fibo level is labeled with its percentage & exact price, placed at the right end for clarity
5️⃣ Alerts trigger automatically when a new swing high or low is detected
⚙ Customization Options
🔹 ZigZag Settings: Adjust Depth, Deviation, BackStep, and Leg length
🔹 Fibonacci Levels: Modify line colors, label text colors, and visibility
🔹 Alerts: Enable/disable trend change alerts
📈 Best Use Cases
🚀 Identifying Trend Reversals – Detect key turning points using Fibonacci levels
📉 Support & Resistance Trading – Use retracement levels as entry/exit points
📊 Swing Trading & Scalping – Combine ZigZag with price action for effective strategies
🔔 Alert-Based Trading – Get notified when new swing highs/lows form
🚀 How to Use
📌 Add the indicator to your chart
📌 Adjust the settings to match your trading strategy
📌 Use the Fibonacci levels & ZigZag lines to analyze trend direction & key price zones
📌 Wait for alerts or manually enter trades based on price reaction to Fibo levels
📢 Final Thoughts
The Fibo ZigZag is an essential tool for traders who rely on price action, trend reversals, and Fibonacci levels. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, this indicator helps you spot high-probability trading opportunities with ease.
⚡ Try it now & enhance your trading strategy! 🚀
💬 Let us know your feedback & suggestions in the comments! Happy trading! 📊🔥
My auto dual avwap with Auto swing low/pivot low finderWelcome to My Auto Dual AVWAP with Auto Swing Low/Pivot Low Finder – an open-source TradingView indicator designed to enhance your technical analysis toolbox. This indicator is published under the Mozilla Public License 2.0 and is available for anyone to study, modify, and distribute.
Key Features
Auto Pivot/Swing Low Finder:
In addition to VWAP lines, the indicator incorporates an automatic detection mechanism for swing lows/pivot lows. This feature assists in identifying potential support areas and price reversals, further enhancing your trading strategy.
Dual VWAP Calculation with high/low range:
The indicator calculates two separate volume-weighted average price (VWAP) lines based on different price inputs (low and high prices) and defined time sessions. This allows traders to gain a more nuanced view of market activity during specific trading periods.
Customizable Time Sessions:
You can specify distinct start and end times for each VWAP calculation session. This flexibility helps you align the indicator with your preferred trading hours or market sessions, making it adaptable to various time zones and trading styles.
Easy to Customize:
With clear code structure and detailed comments, the script is designed to be accessible even for traders who want to customize or extend its functionality. Whether you're a seasoned coder or just starting out, the code is written with transparency in mind.
How It Works
Session Initialization:
The script sets up two distinct time sessions using user-defined start and end times. For each session, it detects the beginning of the trading period to reset cumulative values.
Cumulative Calculations:
During each session, the indicator accumulates the product of price and volume as well as the total volume. The VWAP is then computed as the ratio of these cumulative values.
Dual Data Sources:
Two separate data inputs (using low and high prices) are used to calculate two VWAP lines. This dual approach provides a broader perspective on market trends and can help in identifying dynamic support and resistance levels.
Visualization:
The calculated VWAP lines are plotted directly on your chart with distinct colors and thickness settings for easy visualization. This makes it simple to interpret the data at a glance.
Why Use This Indicator?
Whether you are a day trader, swing trader, or simply looking to refine your market analysis, My Auto Dual AVWAP with Auto Swing Low/Pivot Low Finder offers a robust set of features that can help you identify key price levels and improve your decision-making process. Its open-source nature invites collaboration and customization, ensuring that you can tailor it to fit your unique trading style.
Feel free to explore, modify, and share this indicator. Happy trading!
4-Year Cycles [jpkxyz]Overview of the Script
I wanted to write a script that encompasses the wide-spread macro fund manager investment thesis: "Crypto is simply and expression of macro." A thesis pioneered by the likes of Raoul Pal (EXPAAM) , Andreesen Horowitz (A16Z) , Joe McCann (ASYMETRIC) , Bob Loukas and many more.
Cycle Theory Background:
The 2007-2008 financial crisis transformed central bank monetary policy by introducing:
- Quantitative Easing (QE): Creating money to buy assets and inject liquidity
- Coordinated global monetary interventions
Proactive 4-year economic cycles characterised by:
- Expansionary periods (low rates, money creation)
- Followed by contraction/normalisation
Central banks now deliberately manipulate liquidity, interest rates, and asset prices to control economic cycles, using monetary policy as a precision tool rather than a blunt instrument.
Cycle Characteristics (based on historical cycles):
- A cycle has 4 seasons (Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter)
- Each season with a cycle lasts 365 days
- The Cycle Low happens towards the beginning of the Spring Season of each new cycle
- This is followed by a run up throughout the Spring and Summer Season
- The Cycle High happens towards the end of the Fall Season
- The Winter season is characterised by price corrections until establishing a new floor in the Spring of the next cycle
Key Functionalities
1. Cycle Tracking
- Divides market history into 4-year cycles (Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter)
- Starts tracking cycles from 2011 (first cycle after the 2007 crisis cycle)
- Identifies and marks cycle boundaries
2. Visualization
- Colors background based on current cycle season
- Draws lines connecting:
- Cycle highs and lows
- Inter-cycle price movements
- Adds labels showing:
- Percentage gains/losses between cycles
- Number of days between significant points
3. Customization Options
- Allows users to customize:
- Colors for each season
- Line and label colors
- Label size
- Background opacity
Detailed Mechanism
Cycle Identification
- Uses a modulo calculation to determine the current season in the 4-year cycle
- Preset boundary years include 2015, 2019, 2023, 2027
- Automatically tracks and marks cycle transitions
Price Analysis
- Tracks highest and lowest prices within each cycle
- Calculates percentage changes:
- Intra-cycle (low to high)
- Inter-cycle (previous high to current high/low)
Visualization Techniques
- Background color changes based on current cycle season
- Dashed and solid lines connect significant price points
- Labels provide quantitative insights about price movements
Unique Aspects
1. Predictive Cycle Framework: Provides a structured way to view market movements beyond traditional technical analysis
2. Seasonal Color Coding: Intuitive visual representation of market cycle stages
3. Comprehensive Price Tracking: Captures both intra-cycle and inter-cycle price dynamics
4. Highly Customizable: Users can adjust visual parameters to suit their preferences
Potential Use Cases
- Technical analysis for long-term investors
- Identifying market cycle patterns
- Understanding historical price movement rhythms
- Educational tool for market cycle theory
Limitations/Considerations
- Based on a predefined 4-year cycle model (Liquidity Cycles)
- Historic Cycle Structures are not an indication for future performance
- May not perfectly represent all market behavior
- Requires visual interpretation
This script is particularly interesting for investors who believe in cyclical market theories and want a visual, data-driven representation of market stages.
IU Opening range Breakout StrategyIU Opening Range Breakout Strategy
This Pine Script strategy is designed to capitalize on the breakout of the opening range, which is a popular trading approach. The strategy identifies the high and low prices of the opening session and takes trades based on price crossing these levels, with built-in risk management and trade limits for intraday trading.
Key Features:
1. Risk Management:
- Risk-to-Reward Ratio (RTR):
Set a customizable risk-to-reward ratio to calculate target prices based on stop-loss levels.
Default: 2:1
- Max Trades in a Day:
Specify the maximum number of trades allowed per day to avoid overtrading.
Default: 2 trades in a day.
- End-of-Day Close:
Automatically closes all open positions at a user-defined session end time to ensure no overnight exposure.
Default: 3:15 PM
2. Opening Range Identification
- Opening Range High and Low:
The script detects the high and low of the first trading session using Pine Script's session functions.
These levels are plotted as visual guides on the chart:
- High: Lime-colored circles.
- Low: Red-colored circles.
3. Trade Entry Logic
- Long Entry:
A long trade is triggered when the price closes above the opening range high.
- Entry condition: Crossover of the price above the opening range high.
-Short Entry:
A short trade is triggered when the price closes below the opening range low.
- Entry condition: Crossunder of the price below the opening range low.
Both entries are conditional on the absence of an existing position.
4. Stop Loss and Take Profit
- Long Position:
- Stop Loss: Previous candle's low.
- Take Profit: Calculated based on the RTR.
- **Short Position:**
- **Stop Loss:** Previous candle's high.
- **Take Profit:** Calculated based on the RTR.
The strategy plots these levels for visual reference:
- Stop Loss: Red dashed lines.
- Take Profit: Green dashed lines.
5. Visual Enhancements
-Trade Level Highlighting:
The script dynamically shades the areas between the entry price and SL/TP levels:
- Red shading for the stop-loss region.
- Green shading for the take-profit region.
- Entry Price Line:
A silver-colored line marks the average entry price for active trades.
How to Use:
1.Input Configuration:
Adjust the Risk-to-Reward ratio, max trades per day, and session end time to suit your trading preferences.
2.Visual Cues:
Use the opening range high/low lines and shading to identify potential breakout opportunities.
3.Execution:
The strategy will automatically enter and exit trades based on the conditions. Review the plotted SL and TP levels to monitor the risk-reward setup.
Important Notes:
- This strategy is designed for intraday trading and works best in markets with high volatility during the opening session.
- Backtest the strategy on your preferred market and timeframe to ensure compatibility.
- Proper risk management and position sizing are essential when using this strategy in live markets.
MultiLayer Awesome Oscillator Saucer Strategy [Skyrexio]Overview
MultiLayer Awesome Oscillator Saucer Strategy leverages the combination of Awesome Oscillator (AO), Williams Alligator, Williams Fractals and Exponential Moving Average (EMA) to obtain the high probability long setups. Moreover, strategy uses multi trades system, adding funds to long position if it considered that current trend has likely became stronger. Awesome Oscillator is used for creating signals, while Alligator and Fractal are used in conjunction as an approximation of short-term trend to filter them. At the same time EMA (default EMA's period = 100) is used as high probability long-term trend filter to open long trades only if it considers current price action as an uptrend. More information in "Methodology" and "Justification of Methodology" paragraphs. The strategy opens only long trades.
Unique Features
No fixed stop-loss and take profit: Instead of fixed stop-loss level strategy utilizes technical condition obtained by Fractals and Alligator to identify when current uptrend is likely to be over (more information in "Methodology" and "Justification of Methodology" paragraphs)
Configurable Trading Periods: Users can tailor the strategy to specific market windows, adapting to different market conditions.
Multilayer trades opening system: strategy uses only 10% of capital in every trade and open up to 5 trades at the same time if script consider current trend as strong one.
Short and long term trend trade filters: strategy uses EMA as high probability long-term trend filter and Alligator and Fractal combination as a short-term one.
Methodology
The strategy opens long trade when the following price met the conditions:
1. Price closed above EMA (by default, period = 100). Crossover is not obligatory.
2. Combination of Alligator and Williams Fractals shall consider current trend as an upward (all details in "Justification of Methodology" paragraph)
3. Awesome Oscillator shall create the "Saucer" long signal (all details in "Justification of Methodology" paragraph). Buy stop order is placed one tick above the candle's high of last created "Saucer signal".
4. If price reaches the order price, long position is opened with 10% of capital.
5. If currently we have opened position and price creates and hit the order price of another one "Saucer" signal another one long position will be added to the previous with another one 10% of capital. Strategy allows to open up to 5 long trades simultaneously.
6. If combination of Alligator and Williams Fractals shall consider current trend has been changed from up to downtrend, all long trades will be closed, no matter how many trades has been opened.
Script also has additional visuals. If second long trade has been opened simultaneously the Alligator's teeth line is plotted with the green color. Also for every trade in a row from 2 to 5 the label "Buy More" is also plotted just below the teeth line. With every next simultaneously opened trade the green color of the space between teeth and price became less transparent.
Strategy settings
In the inputs window user can setup strategy setting: EMA Length (by default = 100, period of EMA, used for long-term trend filtering EMA calculation). User can choose the optimal parameters during backtesting on certain price chart.
Justification of Methodology
Let's go through all concepts used in this strategy to understand how they works together. Let's start from the easies one, the EMA. Let's briefly explain what is EMA. The Exponential Moving Average (EMA) is a type of moving average that gives more weight to recent prices, making it more responsive to current price changes compared to the Simple Moving Average (SMA). It is commonly used in technical analysis to identify trends and generate buy or sell signals. It can be calculated with the following steps:
1.Calculate the Smoothing Multiplier:
Multiplier = 2 / (n + 1), Where n is the number of periods.
2. EMA Calculation
EMA = (Current Price) × Multiplier + (Previous EMA) × (1 − Multiplier)
In this strategy uses EMA an initial long term trend filter. It allows to open long trades only if price close above EMA (by default 50 period). It increases the probability of taking long trades only in the direction of the trend.
Let's go to the next, short-term trend filter which consists of Alligator and Fractals. Let's briefly explain what do these indicators means. The Williams Alligator, developed by Bill Williams, is a technical indicator designed to spot trends and potential market reversals. It uses three smoothed moving averages, referred to as the jaw, teeth, and lips:
Jaw (Blue Line): The slowest of the three, based on a 13-period smoothed moving average shifted 8 bars ahead.
Teeth (Red Line): The medium-speed line, derived from an 8-period smoothed moving average shifted 5 bars forward.
Lips (Green Line): The fastest line, calculated using a 5-period smoothed moving average shifted 3 bars forward.
When these lines diverge and are properly aligned, the "alligator" is considered "awake," signaling a strong trend. Conversely, when the lines overlap or intertwine, the "alligator" is "asleep," indicating a range-bound or sideways market. This indicator assists traders in identifying when to act on or avoid trades.
The Williams Fractals, another tool introduced by Bill Williams, are used to pinpoint potential reversal points on a price chart. A fractal forms when there are at least five consecutive bars, with the middle bar displaying the highest high (for an up fractal) or the lowest low (for a down fractal), relative to the two bars on either side.
Key Points:
Up Fractal: Occurs when the middle bar has a higher high than the two preceding and two following bars, suggesting a potential downward reversal.
Down Fractal: Happens when the middle bar shows a lower low than the surrounding two bars, hinting at a possible upward reversal.
Traders often combine fractals with other indicators to confirm trends or reversals, improving the accuracy of trading decisions.
How we use their combination in this strategy? Let’s consider an uptrend example. A breakout above an up fractal can be interpreted as a bullish signal, indicating a high likelihood that an uptrend is beginning. Here's the reasoning: an up fractal represents a potential shift in market behavior. When the fractal forms, it reflects a pullback caused by traders selling, creating a temporary high. However, if the price manages to return to that fractal’s high and break through it, it suggests the market has "changed its mind" and a bullish trend is likely emerging.
The moment of the breakout marks the potential transition to an uptrend. It’s crucial to note that this breakout must occur above the Alligator's teeth line. If it happens below, the breakout isn’t valid, and the downtrend may still persist. The same logic applies inversely for down fractals in a downtrend scenario.
So, if last up fractal breakout was higher, than Alligator's teeth and it happened after last down fractal breakdown below teeth, algorithm considered current trend as an uptrend. During this uptrend long trades can be opened if signal was flashed. If during the uptrend price breaks down the down fractal below teeth line, strategy considered that uptrend is finished with the high probability and strategy closes all current long trades. This combination is used as a short term trend filter increasing the probability of opening profitable long trades in addition to EMA filter, described above.
Now let's talk about Awesome Oscillator's "Sauser" signals. Briefly explain what is the Awesome Oscillator. The Awesome Oscillator (AO), created by Bill Williams, is a momentum-based indicator that evaluates market momentum by comparing recent price activity to a broader historical context. It assists traders in identifying potential trend reversals and gauging trend strength.
AO = SMA5(Median Price) − SMA34(Median Price)
where:
Median Price = (High + Low) / 2
SMA5 = 5-period Simple Moving Average of the Median Price
SMA 34 = 34-period Simple Moving Average of the Median Price
Now we know what is AO, but what is the "Saucer" signal? This concept was introduced by Bill Williams, let's briefly explain it and how it's used by this strategy. Initially, this type of signal is a combination of the following AO bars: we need 3 bars in a row, the first one shall be higher than the second, the third bar also shall be higher, than second. All three bars shall be above the zero line of AO. The price bar, which corresponds to third "saucer's" bar is our signal bar. Strategy places buy stop order one tick above the price bar which corresponds to signal bar.
After that we can have the following scenarios.
Price hit the order on the next candle in this case strategy opened long with this price.
Price doesn't hit the order price, the next candle set lower low. If current AO bar is increasing buy stop order changes by the script to the high of this new bar plus one tick. This procedure repeats until price finally hit buy order or current AO bar become decreasing. In the second case buy order cancelled and strategy wait for the next "Saucer" signal.
If long trades has been opened strategy use all the next signals until number of trades doesn't exceed 5. All trades are closed when the trend changes to downtrend according to combination of Alligator and Fractals described above.
Why we use "Saucer" signals? If AO above the zero line there is a high probability that price now is in uptrend if we take into account our two trend filters. When we see the decreasing bars on AO and it's above zero it's likely can be considered as a pullback on the uptrend. When we see the stop of AO decreasing and the first increasing bar has been printed there is a high probability that this local pull back is finished and strategy open long trade in the likely direction of a main trend.
Why strategy use only 10% per signal? Sometimes we can see the false signals which appears on sideways. Not risking that much script use only 10% per signal. If the first long trade has been open and price continue going up and our trend approximation by Alligator and Fractals is uptrend, strategy add another one 10% of capital to every next saucer signal while number of active trades no more than 5. This capital allocation allows to take part in long trades when current uptrend is likely to be strong and use only 10% of capital when there is a high probability of sideways.
Backtest Results
Operating window: Date range of backtests is 2023.01.01 - 2024.11.25. It is chosen to let the strategy to close all opened positions.
Commission and Slippage: Includes a standard Binance commission of 0.1% and accounts for possible slippage over 5 ticks.
Initial capital: 10000 USDT
Percent of capital used in every trade: 10%
Maximum Single Position Loss: -5.10%
Maximum Single Profit: +22.80%
Net Profit: +2838.58 USDT (+28.39%)
Total Trades: 107 (42.99% win rate)
Profit Factor: 3.364
Maximum Accumulated Loss: 373.43 USDT (-2.98%)
Average Profit per Trade: 26.53 USDT (+2.40%)
Average Trade Duration: 78 hours
These results are obtained with realistic parameters representing trading conditions observed at major exchanges such as Binance and with realistic trading portfolio usage parameters.
How to Use
Add the script to favorites for easy access.
Apply to the desired timeframe and chart (optimal performance observed on 3h BTC/USDT).
Configure settings using the dropdown choice list in the built-in menu.
Set up alerts to automate strategy positions through web hook with the text: {{strategy.order.alert_message}}
Disclaimer:
Educational and informational tool reflecting Skyrex commitment to informed trading. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Test strategies in a simulated environment before live implementation
Swing Percentile Lines [QuantVue]The Swing High/Low Percentile Indicator is designed to help traders identify key price levels based on the most recent swing high and low. By anchoring to the most recent swing high and swing low, the indicator automatically generates percentile lines ( 25%, 50%, 75%) that act as dynamic support and resistance levels.
What Does the Indicator Do?
The Swing High/Low Percentile Indicator works by identifying the most recent significant price swings, whether it's a swing high or swing low. It then calculates the range between these points and divides the distance into percentage-based levels. These levels are plotted on the chart as clear, easy-to-read lines at 25%, 50%, and 75% of the range between the swing high and low.
These percentile lines serve as dynamic price zones where traders can anticipate potential reactions, whether the market is trending or consolidating.
How Can Traders Use the Indicator?
Support and Resistance: The percentile lines act as evolving support and resistance zones. Traders can anticipate price bounces or breaks at these levels, providing opportunities for trend-following or reversal trades.
Trend Identification: The indicator helps traders determine the strength of a trend. In a strong uptrend, price will likely stay above the 50% or 75% lines, while in a downtrend, it may remain below the 50% or 25% lines. This gives traders an edge in recognizing the overall market direction.
Entry and Exit Points: Traders can use the percentile lines to time their entries and exits. For example, entering a trade on a pullback to the 25% or 50% line offers a favorable risk-to-reward ratio. Similarly, the percentile lines serve as natural profit targets, allowing traders to plan exits as the price approaches the 50% or 75% levels.
Risk Management: The clear delineation of price levels makes it easy for traders to set stop-loss orders. For example, if price falls below the 25% line in an uptrend, it may signal weakness, prompting an exit or reduced position size.
Breakout and Breakdown Scenarios: When price breaks above a recent swing high or below a swing low, the percentile lines provide traders with pullback entry opportunities or key levels to watch for continuation of the move.
Bullish/Bearish Reversal Bars Indicator [Skyrexio]Introduction
Bullish/Bearish Reversal Bars Indicator leverages the combination of candlestick reversal bar pattern and the Williams Alligator indicator to help traders in understanding where there is a high probability of market reversal or correction. Indicator works for both bearish and bullish cases. It visualizes the bearish and bullish reversal bars with red and green dots and also plots the Alligator's lips to make it more convenient for traders to understand if price is above or below lips line (more information in "Methodology and it's justification" paragraph).
Features
Market Facilitation Index(MFI) filter: with the specified parameter in settings user can choose to filter bullish and bearish reversal bars which passed the MFI condition.
Awesome Oscillator(AO) filter: with the specified parameter in settings user can choose to filter bullish and bearish reversal bars which passed the AO condition.
Alerts: user can set up the alert and have notifications when bullish/bearish reversal bar has been printed.
Methodology and it's justification
In the script’s methodology, we apply the concepts of bullish and bearish reversal bars introduced by Bill Williams in his book Trading Chaos. So, what exactly is a bullish or bearish reversal bar? At its core, it’s a candlestick pattern. A bullish reversal bar is a bar that closes in its upper half, while a bearish reversal bar closes in its lower half.
Why is this type of bar significant? Let’s look at the bullish reversal bar as an example. When the price is trending upward, forming higher highs with each candle, and we suddenly see a bullish bar that makes a new high but ultimately closes in its lower half, it signals a shift in control. Bears have taken control toward the end of that candle's period, pushing the price back down. This can be interpreted as a sign of trend weakness and a potential reversal (or at least a correction).
An additional key point is that a reversal bar often indicates a possible end to the trend. Therefore, for a reversal bar to be valid, several preceding candles should show lower highs (for bullish bars) or higher lows (for bearish bars), reinforcing the likelihood of a trend change.
The second step on methodology is the location of the bar related to Williams Alligator. The Williams Alligator Indicator, developed by Bill Williams, is a technical analysis tool that helps traders identify trends and potential turning points in the market. It consists of three lines, often called the jaw, teeth, and lips of the alligator, each representing different moving averages:
Jaw (Blue Line): A slower moving average, typically a 13-period smoothed moving average shifted 8 bars into the future.
Teeth (Red Line): A medium moving average, typically an 8-period smoothed moving average shifted 5 bars into the future.
Lips (Green Line): A faster moving average, usually a 5-period smoothed moving average shifted 3 bars into the future.
When the three lines are spread out and moving in the same direction, it suggests a strong trend (the "alligator" is "awake and feeding"). When they intertwine, the indicator suggests that the market is moving sideways, or in a range, signaling a lack of clear trend (the "alligator" is "sleeping"). Traders use the Alligator Indicator to enter trades in trending markets and avoid trades in choppy, non-trending markets.
If bullish reversal bar's high is not below and bearish reversal bar's low is not above all three Alligator's lines (jaw, lips, teeth) they cannot be interpreted as these types of bars. It can be explained as following: if we are waiting for the bullish reversal bar it shall be reversal from downtrend. If price is not below all three lines it can't be interpret as the downtrend according to this method. The opposite is true for the bearish reversal bar.
All described above are obligatory conditions for reversal bar, now let's discuss two not obligatory conditions. The first one is Market Facilitation Index (MFI) restriction. Let's briefly look what is MFI. The Market Facilitation Index (MFI) is a technical indicator that measures the price movement per unit of volume, helping traders gauge the efficiency of price movement in relation to trading volume. Here's how you can calculate it:
MFI = (High−Low)/Volume
MFI can be used in combination with volume, so we can divide 4 states. Bill Williams introduced these to help traders interpret the interaction between volume and price movement. Here’s a quick summary:
Green Window (Increased MFI & Increased Volume): Indicates strong momentum with both price and volume increasing. Often a sign of trend continuation, as both buying and selling interest are rising.
Fake Window (Increased MFI & Decreased Volume): Shows that price is moving but with lower volume, suggesting weak support for the trend. This can signal a potential end of the current trend.
Squat Window (Decreased MFI & Increased Volume): Shows high volume but little price movement, indicating a tug-of-war between buyers and sellers. This often precedes a breakout as the pressure builds.
Fade Window (Decreased MFI & Decreased Volume): Indicates a lack of interest from both buyers and sellers, leading to lower momentum. This typically happens in range-bound markets and may signal consolidation before a new move.
For our purposes we are interested in squat bars. This is the sign that volume cannot move the price easily. This type of bar increases the probability of trend reversal. In this indicator we added to enable the MFI filter of reversal bars. If potential reversal bar or two preceding bars have squat state this bar can be interpret as a reversal one.
The second additional filter is Awesome Oscillator. The Awesome Oscillator (AO), developed by Bill Williams, is a momentum indicator that measures market momentum by comparing recent price action to a longer historical context. It helps traders identify potential trend reversals and the strength of trends. Formula:
AO = SMA5(Median Price) − SMA34(Median Price)
where:
Median Price = (High + Low) / 2
SMA5 = 5-period Simple Moving Average of the Median Price
SMA 34 = 34-period Simple Moving Average of the Median Price
If AO is decreasing momentum is bearish, if increasing - bullish. According to Bill Williams approach reversal bars are the potential trades against the trend. As a result we added second filter for bullish reversal bars AO shall be decreasing, for bearish increasing.
How to use indicator
Apply it to desired chart and time frame. It works on every time frame.
Setup the filters with the "Enable MFI" and "Enable AO" checkboxes in the settings. By default they are turned on.
Analyze the price action. Indicator plotted the white line, this is the lips of an Alligator. It will help you to understand how price is moving in comparison to lips line. Indicator will print the green dot and text "BULL" below it current bar is bullish reversal. It will print the red dot and text "BEAR" above it if current bar is interpreted by algorithm as a bearish reversal.
Set up the alerts if it's needed. Indicator has two custom alerts called "Bullish reversal bar has been printed" and "Bearish reversal bar has been printed"
Disclaimer:
Educational and informational tool reflecting Skyrex commitment to informed trading. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Test indicators before live implementation.
TechniTrend: Dynamic Local Fibonacci LevelsTechniTrend: Dynamic Local Fibonacci Levels
Description: The "Dynamic Local Fibonacci Levels" indicator dynamically displays Fibonacci levels only when the market is experiencing significant volatility. By detecting volatile price movements, this tool helps traders focus on Fibonacci retracement levels that are most relevant during high market activity, reducing noise from calm market periods.
Key Features:
Adaptive Fibonacci Levels: The indicator calculates and plots Fibonacci levels (from 0 to 1) only during periods of high volatility. This helps traders focus on actionable levels during significant price swings.
Customizable Chart Type: Users can choose between Candlestick charts (including shadows) or Line charts (excluding shadows) to determine the high and low price points for Fibonacci level calculations.
Volatility-Based Detection: The Average True Range (ATR) is used to detect significant volatility. Traders can adjust the ATR multiplier to fine-tune the sensitivity of the indicator to price movements.
Fully Customizable Fibonacci Levels: Traders can modify the default Fibonacci levels according to their preferences or trading strategies.
Real-Time Volatility Confirmation: Fibonacci levels are displayed only if the price range between the local high and low exceeds a user-defined volatility threshold, ensuring that these levels are only plotted when the market is truly volatile.
Customization Options:
Chart Type: Select between "Candles (Includes Shadows)" and "Line (Excludes Shadows)" for detecting price highs and lows.
Length for High/Low Detection: Choose the period for detecting the highest and lowest price in the given time frame.
ATR Multiplier for Volatility Detection: Adjust the sensitivity of the volatility threshold by setting the ATR multiplier.
Fibonacci Levels: Customize the specific Fibonacci levels to be displayed, from 0 to 1.
Usage Tips:
Focus on Key Levels During Volatility: This indicator is best suited for periods of high volatility. It can help traders identify potential support and resistance levels that may be more significant in turbulent markets.
Adjust ATR Multiplier: Depending on the asset you're trading, you might want to fine-tune the ATR multiplier to better suit the market conditions and volatility.
Recommended Settings:
ATR Multiplier: 1.5
Fibonacci Levels: Default levels set to 0.00, 0.114, 0.236, 0.382, 0.5, 0.618, 0.786, and 1.0
Length for High/Low Detection: 55
Use this indicator to detect key Fibonacci retracement levels in volatile market conditions and make more informed trading decisions based on price dynamics and volatility.
Sessions KillZones Library [TradingFinder]🔵 Introduction
"The Forex Trading Sessions" highlight the active periods across different markets where significant trading volume and influence on the forex market are evident. The primary trading sessions globally include the "Asian Session," "London Session," and "New York Session."
A "Kill Zone" refers to a segment within a session characterized by high trading volume and notably sharper price movements. Consequently, there's a higher probability of encountering price action setups within these zones. Traders capitalize on this phenomenon in pursuit of more successful trading outcomes.
If you aim to integrate sessions or kill zones into your indicators or strategies, utilizing this library can amplify the precision and efficiency of your Python script development.
🔵 How to Use
First, you can add the library to your code as shown in the example below:
import TFlab/SessionAndKillZoneLibrary_TradingFinder/1
🟣 Parameters
SessionDetector(Session_Name, Session_Time, KillZone_Time, Session_Show, KillZone_Show, AreaUpdate, MoreInfo, Session_Color, Info_Color) =>
Parameters:
•Session_Name (string)
•Session_Time (string)
•KillZone_Time (string)
•Session_Show (bool)
•KillZone_Show (bool)
•AreaUpdate (string)
•MoreInfo (bool)
•Session_Color (color)
•Info_Color (color)
Session_Name : You must enter the session name in this parameter.
Session_Time : Enter here the start and end time of the session, which should be based on the UTC time zone.
KillZone_Time : Enter the start and end times of the kill zone, which should be based on the UTC time zone, here.
Session_Show : You can control whether or not to show the session using this entry. You must set true to display and false to not display.
KillZone_Show : Using this input you can control whether the kill zone is displayed or not. You must set true to display and false to not display.
AreaUpdate : If you want the session to be determined based on the time and high and low of the session itself, you must enter "Session" and if you want the area to be determined based on the time and high and low of the kill zone, you must enter "Kill Zone".
MoreInfo : If you want more information, you should set this entry to true, otherwise set to false. This information includes the number of candles in the area, the length of time in the area and the volume of transactions in the area.
Session_Color : Enter your desired color to display the session at this section. It is recommended to use bright and sharp colors.
Info_Color : Enter your desired color to display more information in this section.
🔵 Function Outputs
The outputs of this function are direct and indirect.
🟣 Indirect outputs
These outputs include session display, kill zone display, and time and volume information of session or kill zone.
🟣 Direct outputs
There are 8 direct outputs, which are:
Session Time : If the Session is active, it outputs 1, and if the Session is inactive, it outputs 0.
Kill Zone Time : If the Kill Zone is active, it outputs 1, and if the Kill Zone is inactive, it outputs 0.
Open : Session opening price.
High : The highest price of the session.
Low : The lowest price of the session.
Close : The last price of the session.
Low Touch Alert : If "Area Update" is in "Kill Zone" mode, if the price reaches the lowest price of the kill zone in the same session after the end of the kill zone, this output will be true. You can use this output to create an alert.
High Touch Alert : If "Area Update" is in "Kill Zone" mode, if the price reaches the highest price of the kill zone in the same session after the end of the kill zone, this output will be true. You can use this output to create an alert.
Important : To use "Open", "High", "Low" and "Close", "Area Update" must be in "Session" mode.
MultiWAPThe VWAP tracks the average price, giving weight to each candle based upon its' relative volume.
In other words, high-volume candles move the VWAP faster than low-volume candles.
On a good day, market maker:
-Buys the dip
-Pumps past resistance, causing bullish FOMO
-Sells into the bullish FOMO, causing bearish FOMO
-Buys the dip (rinse and repeat)
By default, MultiWAP begins at the first visible bar.
Range low/high - tracks the most recent high/low
Upper VWAP - tracks retail's average buy price (MM is selling)
Lower VWAP - tracks MM's average buy price (MM is buying)
If price closes below the lower VWAP or the range low, the lower VWAP and range low are reset.
If price closes above the upper VWAP or the range high, the upper VWAP and range high are reset.
Resets are indicated by the dots. Resetting either VWAP moves it close to last price, making it easy to breach again.
A down-trend that lasts many bars will produce a string of green dots. When the accumulation phase ends, price pulls away from the lower VWAP, so it stops resetting. The ABSENCE of green dots tells you that we're in the markup phase/up-trend.
An up-trend that lasts many bars will produce a string of red dots. When the distribution phase ends, price pulls away from the upper VWAP, so it stops resetting. The ABSENCE of red dots tells you that we're in the markdown phase/down-trend.
By default, the net result is two VWAP's that automatically anchor themselves to the most recent, significant, and visible, high and low.
Usage:
For any timeframe, I recommend starting zoomed way out. Find the last green dot and drop an "Anchored VWAP" there. Now, zoom in until that candle is no longer visible. Find the last green dot and drop an anchored VWAP there. Continue doing so until you notice the lower VWAP getting reset to basically the same place.
This works the same, in reverse, during down-trends.
Support and Resistance ZoneSupport and Resistance Zone Indicator :
Introduction :
The purpose of this indicator is to identify the chart symbol's main supports and resistances. It displays these key zones, which are very important psychological points for traders. Since support and resistance are not very precise levels, the indicator displays them as zones.
Pivots :
Pivots are a key concept in identifying support and resistance. The indicator uses two types of pivot:
Pivot high : This is a high point that has not been reached by a user-defined number of candles on either the left and right of this candle. The " left pivot leg " is the number of candles before this pivot point that have not reached the realized high, and the " right pivot leg " is the number of candles after this pivot point that have not reached this high. If these two conditions are met, the pivot point is considered a turning point, and resistance is probably the cause.
Pivot low : This is a low point that has not been reached by a user-defined number of candles on either the left or right. The " left pivot leg " is the number of candles before this pivot point that have not reached the candle low, and the " right pivot leg " is the number of candles after this pivot point that have not reached this low. If these two conditions are met, the pivot point is considered a turning point, and support is probably the cause.
Support/Resistance area :
If a pivot point has been identified, the indicator considers it a resistance if it's a pivot high, or a support if it's a pivot low. To define the support or resistance zone, we'll use the ATR (Average True Range), an indicator that measures asset volatility. We'll take the ATR of the candle for which the pivot was spotted, and use it as the width of the support or resistance zone. Thus the upper line of support/resistance is at pivot+atr/2 and the lower line is at pivot-atr/2 . The greater the volatility, the larger the zone.
New Support/Resistance :
If a new pivot has been identified, but the level of this pivot lies between the lower line and the upper line of the previous support or resistance, the indicator considers this to be the same support or resistance as before. In this case, no new support or resistance is created. The pivot must be outside the area of the previous support or resistance to be validated.
Anticipated Support/Resistance :
This indicator also allows early detection of support or resistance. To do this, the value of the right pivot legs will be shortened in order to find these areas more quickly. The support or resistance will then be considered anticipated and may disappear at any time if the high/low is reached. On the other hand, if the high/low is not reached, and a number of candles equal to the " Right Pivot Legs" parameter has elapsed since the detection of this anticipated support/resistance, it will be considered validated and will integrate the other supports/resistances of the chart.
Extended supports/resistances :
For a more optimal view, the indicator allows the user to choose the number of last support or resistance levels to be extended to the last candle. This must be specified in the indicator parameters.
Parameters :
Pivot Legs : Determine the left and right legs of the pivot i.e the number of candle before and after the pivot that doesn’t reach pivot point. The pivot is validated only if this two conditions are verified.
Extend Last Supports : Number of supports to extend to the last bar
Extend Last Resistances : Number of resistances to extend to the last bar
Show Support/Resistance Anticipated : If yes, will find anticipated support and resistance
Right Pivot Legs for Anticipation : Determine the right legs of pivots to find faster a support or a resistance.
Conclusion :
This indicator plot support and resistance zones based on pivot. The width of support and resistance zones are calculated with ATR. Possibility to find anticipated support and resistance in order to have more timeliness informations.
Enjoy the indicator and don’t forget to take the trade ;)
The Flash-Strategy with Minervini Stage Analysis QualifierThe Flash-Strategy (Momentum-RSI, EMA-crossover, ATR) with Minervini Stage Analysis Qualifier
Introduction
Welcome to a comprehensive guide on a cutting-edge trading strategy I've developed, designed for the modern trader seeking an edge in today's dynamic markets. This strategy, which I've honed through my years of experience in the trading arena, stands out for its unique blend of technical analysis and market intuition, tailored specifically for use on the TradingView platform.
As a trader with a deep passion for the financial markets, my journey began several years ago, driven by a relentless pursuit of a trading methodology that is both effective and adaptable. My background in trading spans various market conditions and asset classes, providing me with a rich tapestry of experiences from which to draw. This strategy is the culmination of that journey, embodying the lessons learned and insights gained along the way.
The cornerstone of this strategy lies in its ability to generate precise long signals in a Stage 2 uptrend and equally accurate short signals in a Stage 4 downtrend. This approach is rooted in the principles of trend following and momentum trading, harnessing the power of key indicators such as the Momentum-RSI, EMA Crossover, and Average True Range (ATR). What sets this strategy apart is its meticulous design, which allows it to adapt to the ever-changing market conditions, providing traders with a robust tool for navigating both bullish and bearish scenarios.
This strategy was born out of a desire to create a trading system that is not only highly effective in identifying potential trade setups but also straightforward enough to be implemented by traders of varying skill levels. It's a reflection of my belief that successful trading hinges on clarity, precision, and disciplined execution. Whether you are a seasoned trader or just beginning your journey, this guide aims to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of how to harness the full potential of this strategy in your trading endeavors.
In the following sections, we will delve deeper into the mechanics of the strategy, its implementation, and how to make the most out of its features. Join me as we explore the nuances of a strategy that is designed to elevate your trading to the next level.
Stage-Specific Signal Generation
A distinctive feature of this trading strategy is its focus on generating long signals exclusively during Stage 2 uptrends and short signals during Stage 4 downtrends. This approach is based on the widely recognized market cycle theory, which divides the market into four stages: Stage 1 (accumulation), Stage 2 (uptrend), Stage 3 (distribution), and Stage 4 (downtrend). By aligning the signal generation with these specific stages, the strategy aims to capitalize on the most dynamic and clear-cut market movements, thereby enhancing the potential for profitable trades.
1. Long Signals in Stage 2 Uptrends
• Characteristics of Stage 2: Stage 2 is characterized by a strong uptrend, where prices are consistently rising. This stage typically follows a period of accumulation (Stage 1) and is marked by increased investor interest and bullish sentiment in the market.
• Criteria for Long Signal Generation: Long signals are generated during this stage when the technical indicators align with the characteristics of a Stage 2 uptrend.
• Rationale for Stage-Specific Signals: By focusing on Stage 2 for long trades, the strategy seeks to enter positions during the phase of strong upward momentum, thus riding the wave of rising prices and investor optimism. This stage-specific approach minimizes exposure to less predictable market phases, like the consolidation in Stage 1 or the indecision in Stage 3.
2. Short Signals in Stage 4 Downtrends
• Characteristics of Stage 4: Stage 4 is identified by a pronounced downtrend, with declining prices indicating prevailing bearish sentiment. This stage typically follows the distribution phase (Stage 3) and is characterized by increasing selling pressure.
• Criteria for Short Signal Generation: Short signals are generated in this stage when the indicators reflect a strong bearish trend.
• Rationale for Stage-Specific Signals: Targeting Stage 4 for shorting capitalizes on the market's downward momentum. This tactic aligns with the natural market cycle, allowing traders to exploit the downward price movements effectively. By doing so, the strategy avoids the potential pitfalls of shorting during the early or late stages of the market cycle, where trends are less defined and more susceptible to reversals.
In conclusion, the strategy’s emphasis on stage-specific signal generation is a testament to its sophisticated understanding of market dynamics. By tailoring the long and short signals to Stages 2 and 4, respectively, it leverages the most compelling phases of the market cycle, offering traders a clear and structured approach to aligning their trades with dominant market trends.
Strategy Overview
At the heart of this trading strategy is a philosophy centered around capturing market momentum and trend efficiency. The core objective is to identify and capitalize on clear uptrends and downtrends, thereby allowing traders to position themselves in sync with the market's prevailing direction. This approach is grounded in the belief that aligning trades with these dominant market forces can lead to more consistent and profitable outcomes.
The strategy is built on three foundational components, each playing a critical role in the decision-making process:
1. Momentum-RSI (Relative Strength Index): The Momentum-RSI is a pivotal element of this strategy. It's an enhanced version of the traditional RSI, fine-tuned to better capture the strength and velocity of market trends. By measuring the speed and change of price movements, the Momentum-RSI provides invaluable insights into whether a market is potentially overbought or oversold, suggesting possible entry and exit points. This indicator is especially effective in filtering out noise and focusing on substantial market moves.
2. EMA (Exponential Moving Average) Crossover: The EMA Crossover is a crucial component for trend identification. This strategy employs two EMAs with different timeframes to determine the market trend. When the shorter-term EMA crosses above the longer-term EMA, it signals an emerging uptrend, suggesting a potential long entry. Conversely, a crossover below indicates a possible downtrend, hinting at a short entry opportunity. This simple yet powerful tool is key in confirming trend directions and timing market entries.
3. ATR (Average True Range): The ATR is instrumental in assessing market volatility. This indicator helps in understanding the average range of price movements over a given period, thus providing a sense of how much a market might move on a typical day. In this strategy, the ATR is used to adjust stop-loss levels and to gauge the potential risk and reward of trades. It allows for more informed decisions by aligning trade management techniques with the current volatility conditions.
The synergy of these three components – the Momentum-RSI, EMA Crossover, and ATR – creates a robust framework for this trading strategy. By combining momentum analysis, trend identification, and volatility assessment, the strategy offers a comprehensive approach to navigating the markets. Whether it's capturing a strong trend in its early stages or identifying a potential reversal, this strategy aims to provide traders with the tools and insights needed to make well-informed, strategically sound trading decisions.
Detailed Component Analysis
The efficacy of this trading strategy hinges on the synergistic functioning of its three key components: the Momentum-RSI, EMA Crossover, and Average True Range (ATR). Each component brings a unique perspective to the strategy, contributing to a well-rounded approach to market analysis.
1. Momentum-RSI (Relative Strength Index)
• Definition and Function: The Momentum-RSI is a modified version of the classic Relative Strength Index. While the traditional RSI measures the velocity and magnitude of directional price movements, the Momentum-RSI amplifies aspects that reflect trend strength and momentum.
• Significance in Identifying Trend Strength: This indicator excels in identifying the strength behind a market's move. A high Momentum-RSI value typically indicates strong bullish momentum, suggesting the potential continuation of an uptrend. Conversely, a low Momentum-RSI value signals strong bearish momentum, possibly indicative of an ongoing downtrend.
• Application in Strategy: In this strategy, the Momentum-RSI is used to gauge the underlying strength of market trends. It helps in filtering out minor fluctuations and focusing on significant movements, providing a clearer picture of the market's true momentum.
2. EMA (Exponential Moving Average) Crossover
• Definition and Function: The EMA Crossover component utilizes two exponential moving averages of different timeframes. Unlike simple moving averages, EMAs give more weight to recent prices, making them more responsive to new information.
• Contribution to Market Direction: The interaction between the short-term and long-term EMAs is key to determining market direction. A crossover of the shorter EMA above the longer EMA is an indicator of an emerging uptrend, while a crossover below signals a developing downtrend.
• Application in Strategy: The EMA Crossover serves as a trend confirmation tool. It provides a clear, visual representation of the market's direction, aiding in the decision-making process for entering long or short positions. This component ensures that trades are aligned with the prevailing market trend, a crucial factor for the success of the strategy.
3. ATR (Average True Range)
• Definition and Function: The ATR is an indicator that measures market volatility by calculating the average range between the high and low prices over a specified period.
• Role in Assessing Market Volatility: The ATR provides insights into the typical market movement within a given timeframe, offering a measure of the market's volatility. Higher ATR values indicate increased volatility, while lower values suggest a calmer market environment.
• Application in Strategy: Within this strategy, the ATR is instrumental in tailoring risk management techniques, particularly in setting stop-loss levels. By accounting for the market's volatility, the ATR ensures that stop-loss orders are placed at levels that are neither too tight (risking premature exits) nor too loose (exposing to excessive risk).
In summary, the combination of Momentum-RSI, EMA Crossover, and ATR in this trading strategy provides a comprehensive toolkit for market analysis. The Momentum-RSI identifies the strength of market trends, the EMA Crossover confirms the market direction, and the ATR guides in risk management by assessing volatility. Together, these components form the backbone of a strategy designed to navigate the complexities of the financial markets effectively.
1. Signal Generation Process
• Combining Indicators: The strategy operates by synthesizing signals from the Momentum-RSI, EMA Crossover, and ATR indicators. Each indicator serves a specific purpose: the Momentum-RSI gauges trend momentum, the EMA Crossover identifies the trend direction, and the ATR assesses the market’s volatility.
• Criteria for Signal Validation: For a signal to be considered valid, it must meet specific criteria set by each of the three indicators. This multi-layered approach ensures that signals are not only based on one aspect of market behavior but are a result of a comprehensive analysis.
2. Conditions for Long Positions
• Uptrend Confirmation: A long position signal is generated when the shorter-term EMA crosses above the longer-term EMA, indicating an uptrend.
• Momentum-RSI Alignment: Alongside the EMA crossover, the Momentum-RSI should indicate strong bullish momentum. This is typically represented by the Momentum-RSI being at a high level, confirming the strength of the uptrend.
• ATR Consideration: The ATR is used to fine-tune the entry point and set an appropriate stop-loss level. In a low volatility scenario, as indicated by the ATR, the stop-loss can be set tighter, closer to the entry point.
3. Conditions for Short Positions
• Downtrend Confirmation: Conversely, a short position signal is indicated when the shorter-term EMA crosses below the longer-term EMA, signaling a downtrend.
• Momentum-RSI Confirmation: The Momentum-RSI should reflect strong bearish momentum, usually seen when the Momentum-RSI is at a low level. This confirms the bearish strength of the market.
• ATR Application: The ATR again plays a role in determining the stop-loss level for the short position. Higher volatility, as indicated by a higher ATR, would warrant a wider stop-loss to accommodate larger market swings.
By adhering to these mechanics, the strategy aims to ensure that each trade is entered with a high probability of success, aligning with the market’s current momentum and trend. The integration of these indicators allows for a holistic market analysis, providing traders with clear and actionable signals for both entering and exiting trades.
Customizable Parameters in the Strategy
Flexibility and adaptability are key features of this trading strategy, achieved through a range of customizable parameters. These parameters allow traders to tailor the strategy to their individual trading style, risk tolerance, and specific market conditions. By adjusting these parameters, users can fine-tune the strategy to optimize its performance and align it with their unique trading objectives. Below are the primary parameters that can be customized within the strategy:
1. Momentum-RSI Settings
• Period: The lookback period for the Momentum-RSI can be adjusted. A shorter period makes the indicator more sensitive to recent price changes, while a longer period smoothens the RSI line, offering a broader view of the momentum.
• Overbought/Oversold Thresholds: Users can set their own overbought and oversold levels, which can help in identifying extreme market conditions more precisely according to their trading approach.
2. EMA Crossover Settings
• Timeframes for EMAs: The strategy uses two EMAs with different timeframes. Traders can modify these timeframes, choosing shorter periods for a more responsive approach or longer periods for a more conservative one.
• Source Data: The choice of price data (close, open, high, low) used in calculating the EMAs can be varied depending on the trader’s preference.
3. ATR Settings
• Lookback Period: Adjusting the lookback period for the ATR impacts how the indicator measures volatility. A longer period may provide a more stable but less responsive measure, while a shorter period offers quicker but potentially more erratic readings.
• Multiplier for Stop-Loss Calculation: This parameter allows traders to set how aggressively or conservatively they want their stop-loss to be in relation to the ATR value.
Here are the standard settings:
