YM Ultimate SNIPER# YM Ultimate SNIPER - Documentation & Trading Guide
## 🎯 Unified GRA + DeepFlow | YM-Optimized for Low Volatility
**TARGET: 3-7 High-Confluence Trades per Day**
> **Philosophy:** *YM's lower volatility is not a weakness—it's our edge. Predictability + precision = consistent profits.*
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## ⚡ QUICK REFERENCE CARD
```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ YM ULTIMATE SNIPER - QUICK REFERENCE │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ │
│ 💰 YM BASICS: │
│ ═════════════ │
│ • 1 tick = 1 point = $5/contract │
│ • Typical daily range: 150-400 points │
│ • 30-40% less volatile than NQ │
│ • More institutional, less retail noise │
│ │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ │
│ 🎯 TIER THRESHOLDS (YM-OPTIMIZED): │
│ ══════════════════════════════════ │
│ S-TIER: 50+ pts = $250+/contract → HOLD (Institutional sweep) │
│ A-TIER: 25-49 pts = $125-245/contract → SWING (Strong momentum) │
│ B-TIER: 12-24 pts = $60-120/contract → SCALP (Quick grab) │
│ │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ │
│ ⏰ SESSION WINDOWS: │
│ ═══════════════════ │
│ LDN → 3:00-5:00 AM ET (European flow) │
│ NY → 9:30-11:30 AM ET (US opening drive) │
│ PWR → 3:00-4:00 PM ET (End-of-day rebalancing) │
│ │
│ Expected Trades: 1-2 LDN | 2-3 NY | 1-2 PWR = 4-7 total │
│ │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ │
│ 📊 CONFLUENCE SCORING (MAX 10 POINTS): │
│ ═══════════════════════════════════════ │
│ Tier Signal: S=3, A=2, B=1 points │
│ In Active Zone: +2 points │
│ POC Aligned: +1 point (POC at body extreme) │
│ Imbalance Support:+1 point (supporting IMB nearby) │
│ Strong Volume: +1 point (2x+ average) │
│ Strong Delta: +1 point (70%+ dominance) │
│ CVD Momentum: +1 point (CVD trending with signal) │
│ │
│ MINIMUM SCORE: 5/10 to show signal (adjustable) │
│ IDEAL SCORE: 7+/10 for highest probability │
│ │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ │
│ 🚨 SIGNAL TYPES: │
│ ═════════════════ │
│ S🎯 / A🎯 / B🎯 → GRA Tier Signals (Full confluence) │
│ Z🎯 → Zone Entry (At DFZ zone + delta + volume) │
│ SP → Single Print (Institutional impulse) │
│ │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ │
│ ✓ ENTRY CHECKLIST: │
│ ═══════════════════ │
│ □ Signal appears (check Score ≥5) │
│ □ Session active (LDN!/NY!/PWR!) │
│ □ Table: Vol GREEN, Delta colored, Body GREEN │
│ □ CVD arrow (▲/▼) matches direction │
│ □ Note stop/target lines on chart │
│ □ Check Zone status (bonus if IN ZONE) │
│ □ Execute at signal candle close │
│ │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ │
│ 🎯 POSITION SIZING BY TIER: │
│ ═══════════════════════════ │
│ S-TIER (50+ pts): Full size, hold 2-5 min, target 2.5:1 R:R │
│ A-TIER (25-49): 75% size, hold 1-3 min, target 2.0:1 R:R │
│ B-TIER (12-24): 50% size, hold 30-90 sec, target 1.5:1 R:R │
│ │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ │
│ ⛔ DO NOT TRADE WHEN: │
│ ════════════════════ │
│ ✗ Session shows "---" │
│ ✗ Score < 5/10 │
│ ✗ Vol shows RED (<1.8x) │
│ ✗ Delta < 62% │
│ ✗ Multiple conflicting signals │
│ ✗ Just before major news (FOMC, NFP, etc.) │
│ │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```
---
## 📋 WHY YM? LEVERAGING LOW VOLATILITY
### The YM Advantage
Most traders avoid YM because "it doesn't move enough." This is precisely why it's perfect for precision scalping:
| Factor | NQ | YM | Advantage |
|--------|----|----|-----------|
| **Daily Range** | 300-600 pts | 150-400 pts | More predictable moves |
| **Tick Value** | $5/tick (4 ticks/pt) | $5/tick (1 tick/pt) | Simpler math |
| **Retail Noise** | High | Low | Cleaner signals |
| **Whipsaws** | Frequent | Rare | Fewer fakeouts |
| **Trend Persistence** | Short | Long | Easier holds |
| **Fill Quality** | Variable | Consistent | Better execution |
### Why 3-7 Trades is the Sweet Spot
```
YM SESSION BREAKDOWN:
════════════════════
LONDON (3-5 AM ET): 1-2 trades
├── Why: European institutions positioning for US open
├── Character: Slow build-up, clean trends
└── Best signals: Zone entries + A/B tier
NY OPEN (9:30-11:30 AM ET): 2-3 trades
├── Why: Highest volume, most institutional activity
├── Character: Initial balance formation, breakouts
└── Best signals: S/A tier, zone confluence
POWER HOUR (3-4 PM ET): 1-2 trades
├── Why: End-of-day rebalancing, MOC orders
├── Character: Mean reversion or trend acceleration
└── Best signals: Zone entries, B tier quick scalps
TOTAL: 4-7 high-quality setups per day
```
---
## 🔧 YM-SPECIFIC OPTIMIZATIONS
This unified indicator has been specifically tuned for YM's characteristics:
### Tier Thresholds
| Tier | NQ (Original) | YM (Optimized) | Rationale |
|------|---------------|----------------|-----------|
| S-Tier | 100 pts | **50 pts** | YM's daily range is ~50% of NQ |
| A-Tier | 50 pts | **25 pts** | Proportional scaling |
| B-Tier | 20 pts | **12 pts** | Still 5%+ of typical daily range |
### Filter Adjustments
| Filter | NQ Value | YM Value | Why |
|--------|----------|----------|-----|
| Volume Ratio | 1.5x | **1.8x** | Higher bar = less retail noise |
| Delta Threshold | 60% | **62%** | Tighter for cleaner signals |
| Body Ratio | 70% | **72%** | More conviction required |
| Range Multiplier | 1.3x | **1.4x** | Bigger move = real signal |
| Gap ATR% | 30% | **25%** | Smaller gaps still significant |
| Zone Age | 50 bars | **75 bars** | Zones last longer in slow market |
### Why These Changes Work
1. **Higher Volume Bar**: YM has more institutional flow. Requiring 1.8x volume ensures we're catching real moves, not retail chop.
2. **Tighter Delta**: With less noise, we can demand clearer buyer/seller dominance before entering.
3. **Longer Zone Life**: YM trends persist longer. A zone that would be stale in NQ is still viable in YM.
4. **Smaller Gap Threshold**: YM gaps are naturally smaller. 25% of ATR in YM is significant institutional activity.
---
## 📊 CONFLUENCE SCORING SYSTEM
The unified indicator uses a 10-point confluence scoring system to filter for only the highest-probability setups:
### Score Breakdown
```
CONFLUENCE SCORE CALCULATION:
═════════════════════════════
BASE POINTS (Tier):
├── S-Tier signal: +3 points
├── A-Tier signal: +2 points
└── B-Tier signal: +1 point
BONUS POINTS:
├── Inside Active Zone (DFZ): +2 points
│ └── Price within bull/bear zone = institutional level
│
├── POC Alignment: +1 point
│ └── POC at body extreme = strong conviction
│
├── Imbalance Support: +1 point
│ └── Supporting imbalance within 1 ATR
│
├── Strong Volume (2x+): +1 point
│ └── Exceptional institutional participation
│
├── Strong Delta (70%+): +1 point
│ └── Clear one-sided aggression
│
└── CVD Momentum: +1 point
└── CVD trending with signal direction
MAXIMUM POSSIBLE: 10 points
```
### Score Interpretation
| Score | Quality | Action | Expected Win Rate |
|-------|---------|--------|-------------------|
| 8-10 | 🥇 Elite | Full size, hold for target | 75-80% |
| 6-7 | 🥈 Strong | Standard size, manage actively | 65-70% |
| 5 | 🥉 Valid | Reduced size, quick scalp | 55-60% |
| <5 | ⚫ Filtered | No signal shown | N/A |
### Adjusting Minimum Score
- **Conservative (Score ≥6)**: Fewer trades, higher win rate
- **Standard (Score ≥5)**: Balanced approach, 3-7 trades/day
- **Aggressive (Score ≥4)**: More trades, requires active management
---
## 📐 SIGNAL TYPES EXPLAINED
### 1. GRA Tier Signals (S🎯, A🎯, B🎯)
These are the primary signals from the merged GRA system:
```
TIER SIGNAL REQUIREMENTS:
═══════════════════════════
ALL must be TRUE:
├── ✓ Point movement meets tier threshold
├── ✓ Volume ≥ 1.8x average
├── ✓ Delta ≥ 62% (buy or sell dominance)
├── ✓ Body ≥ 72% of candle range
├── ✓ Range ≥ 1.4x average
├── ✓ Small opposite wick (<50% of body)
├── ✓ CVD confirms direction (if enabled)
├── ✓ Active session (LDN/NY/PWR)
└── ✓ Confluence Score ≥ minimum (default 5)
```
### 2. Zone Entry Signals (Z🎯)
When price enters a DeepFlow zone with confirmation:
```
ZONE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
═══════════════════════════
ALL must be TRUE:
├── ✓ Price inside fresh/tested zone (not broken)
├── ✓ Delta ≥ 62% in zone direction
├── ✓ Volume ≥ 1.5x average
└── ✓ Active session
NOTE: Z🎯 only appears when NOT already showing tier signal
(prevents duplicate signals on same candle)
```
### 3. Single Print Markers (SP)
Mark institutional impulse candles for future S/R:
```
SINGLE PRINT REQUIREMENTS:
═══════════════════════════
ALL must be TRUE:
├── ✓ Range ≥ 1.6x average
├── ✓ Body ≥ 72% of range
├── ✓ Volume ≥ 1.8x average
├── ✓ Delta ≥ 62% confirms direction
└── ✓ Active session
USE: Horizontal lines at high/low act as future S/R
```
---
## 🎯 TRADING STRATEGIES
### Strategy 1: Zone + Tier Confluence (Highest Probability)
```
THE ULTIMATE YM SETUP:
═══════════════════════
Setup:
1. Active DeepFlow zone exists (green box below for long)
2. Price pulls back INTO the zone
3. Tier signal fires INSIDE the zone (S🎯/A🎯)
4. Score shows 7+/10
Entry: Signal candle close
Stop: Below zone bottom (for longs)
Target: Based on tier (1.5-2.5:1 R:R)
Why It Works:
• Zone = institutional limit orders
• Tier signal = momentum confirmation
• Double confirmation = high probability
Expected Win Rate: 70-75%
```
### Strategy 2: Pure Tier Signal with POC Stop
```
SNIPER TIER TRADE:
══════════════════
Setup:
1. Tier signal appears (preferably A or S)
2. Score ≥ 5/10
3. Note POC level on signal candle
4. Red/green stop/target lines appear
Entry: Signal candle close
Stop: Beyond POC (shown on chart)
Target: Auto-calculated based on tier
Key: POC placement matters
• POC near candle bottom (longs) = STRONG
• POC in middle = weaker signal
• POC at extreme = possible exhaustion
Expected Win Rate: 60-65%
```
### Strategy 3: Zone Bounce (Continuation)
```
ZONE BOUNCE TRADE:
══════════════════
Setup:
1. Fresh zone created during session
2. Price leaves zone, moves in zone direction
3. Price returns to test zone (within 15 bars)
4. Z🎯 signal appears or rejection candle forms
Entry: At CE line (middle of zone)
Stop: Beyond zone edge
Target: Previous swing high/low
Why It Works:
• Zones represent unfilled orders
• First retest often finds support/resistance
• Lower volatility = cleaner bounces
Expected Win Rate: 55-60%
```
### Strategy 4: Single Print Scalp
```
SINGLE PRINT SCALP:
═══════════════════
Setup:
1. Single Print (SP) marker appears
2. Note the gold/purple lines at high/low
3. Wait for price to return to SP level
4. Look for rejection or tier signal at level
Entry: At SP line with confirmation
Stop: Beyond the SP line
Target: Quick 1:1 or to next structure
Why It Works:
• SP = price moved too fast, orders unfilled
• Price often returns to "fill" these levels
• YM's slower pace makes retests likely
Expected Win Rate: 55-60%
```
---
## 📊 TABLE LEGEND
| Field | Reading | Color Meaning |
|-------|---------|---------------|
| **Pts** | Current candle points | Gold/Green/Yellow = Tiered |
| **Tier** | S/A/B/X | Tier color or white |
| **Vol** | Volume ratio | 🟢 ≥1.8x, 🔴 <1.8x |
| **Delta** | Buy/Sell % | 🟢 Buy dom, 🔴 Sell dom |
| **Body** | Body % of range | 🟢 ≥72%, 🔴 <72% |
| **CVD** | Trend direction | ▲ Bullish, ▼ Bearish |
| **Sess** | Active session | 🟡 LDN!/NY!/PWR!, ⚫ --- |
| **POC** | Point of Control | 🟡 Gold price level |
| **Zone** | Zone position | 🟢 BUY⬚, 🔴 SELL⬚, ⚫ --- |
| **Zones** | Active zone count | #B/#S format |
| **Score** | Confluence score | 🟢 7+, 🟡 5-6, ⚫ <5 |
| **IMB** | Recent imbalances | Count in last 10 bars |
| **R:R** | Risk/Reward | 🟢 On signal, ⚫ No signal |
---
## ⏰ SESSION-SPECIFIC PLAYBOOKS
### London Session (3:00-5:00 AM ET)
```
CHARACTER: Slow, methodical, trend-building
VOLUME: Medium (50-70% of NY)
BEST SETUPS: Zone entries, A/B tier with zones
PLAYBOOK:
• Enter on zone retests
• Expect 15-25 pt moves
• Don't fight early direction
• Watch for pre-NY positioning
TYPICAL TRADES: 1-2
```
### NY Open (9:30-11:30 AM ET)
```
CHARACTER: Fast, volatile, high-conviction
VOLUME: Highest of day
BEST SETUPS: S/A tier, zone confluence
PLAYBOOK:
• First 15 min: Observe Initial Balance
• 9:45-10:15: Best setups form
• S-tier signals = ride the wave
• Be aggressive on high scores
TYPICAL TRADES: 2-3
```
### Power Hour (3:00-4:00 PM ET)
```
CHARACTER: Rebalancing, MOC orders
VOLUME: Medium-high (70-80% of NY)
BEST SETUPS: B tier scalps, zone entries
PLAYBOOK:
• Watch for mean reversion setups
• Quick scalps around POC levels
• Don't hold through close
• Take profits at 1:1 R:R
TYPICAL TRADES: 1-2
```
---
## 🔧 RECOMMENDED SETTINGS
### Conservative (Fewer, Better Trades)
| Setting | Value | Notes |
|---------|-------|-------|
| Min Confluence Score | 6 | Only strong setups |
| Min Volume Ratio | 2.0 | Higher bar |
| Delta Threshold | 65% | Stricter dominance |
| Max Zones | 8 | Less clutter |
### Standard (Balanced)
| Setting | Value | Notes |
|---------|-------|-------|
| Min Confluence Score | 5 | Default |
| Min Volume Ratio | 1.8 | Default |
| Delta Threshold | 62% | Default |
| Max Zones | 12 | Default |
### Aggressive (More Opportunities)
| Setting | Value | Notes |
|---------|-------|-------|
| Min Confluence Score | 4 | More signals |
| Min Volume Ratio | 1.5 | Lower bar |
| Delta Threshold | 60% | Looser |
| Max Zones | 15 | More context |
---
## 🚨 ALERT SETUP
Configure these alerts in TradingView:
| Alert | Priority | Action |
|-------|----------|--------|
| 🎯 YM S-TIER LONG/SHORT | 🔴 CRITICAL | Drop everything, check immediately |
| 🎯 YM A-TIER LONG/SHORT | 🟠 HIGH | Evaluate within 15 seconds |
| 🎯 YM B-TIER LONG/SHORT | 🟡 MEDIUM | Check if available |
| 🎯 YM ZONE BUY/SELL | 🟢 STANDARD | Good context entry |
| 📦 NEW ZONE | 🔵 INFO | Mark on mental map |
| ⭐ SINGLE PRINT | 🔵 INFO | Note for future S/R |
| SESSION OPEN | ⚪ INFO | Prepare to trade |
### Alert Message Format
```
🎯 YM A-LONG | YM1! @ 42,150 | 68%B | Score: 7/10 | IN ZONE | POC: 42,125 | Stop: 42,098 | SWING
```
---
## ⚠️ COMMON MISTAKES TO AVOID
| Mistake | Why It's Bad | Solution |
|---------|-------------|----------|
| Trading outside sessions | Low volume = noise | Wait for LDN/NY/PWR |
| Ignoring score | Low scores = low probability | Require ≥5/10 |
| Fighting the zone | Zones are institutional | Trade WITH zones |
| Oversizing B-tier | Quick scalps, not holds | 50% size max |
| Holding through news | Volatility spike | Exit before FOMC, NFP |
| Chasing after signal | Entry on close only | Miss it = wait for next |
| Ignoring POC position | Middle POC = indecision | Strong = extreme POC |
---
## 📈 DAILY TRADE JOURNAL TEMPLATE
```
DATE: ___________
SESSION: □ LDN □ NY □ PWR
TRADE 1:
├── Time: _______
├── Signal: S🎯 / A🎯 / B🎯 / Z🎯
├── Score: ___/10
├── Entry: _______
├── Stop: _______
├── Target: _______
├── In Zone: □ Yes □ No
├── Result: +/- ___ pts ($_____)
└── Notes: _______________________
TRADE 2:
DAILY SUMMARY:
├── Total Trades: ___
├── Win Rate: ___%
├── Net P/L: $_____
├── Best Setup: _______
└── Improvement: _______________________
```
---
## 🏆 GOLDEN RULES FOR YM
> **"YM rewards patience. Wait for the confluence—it's worth it."**
> **"Low volatility means you can size up. One good trade beats five forced trades."**
> **"Score 7+ is your edge. Anything less is gambling."**
> **"The zone + tier combo is your bread and butter. Master it."**
> **"Leave every trade with money. YM gives you time to manage."**
---
## 📊 VISUAL GUIDE
```
PERFECT YM SNIPER SETUP:
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
│ Current Price
│
┌─────────────────────────┴────────────────────────────┐
│ BEARISH ZONE (Red) │
│- - - - - - - CE Line (Entry for shorts) - - - - - - │
│ │
└──────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
│
══════════════════╪══════════════════ SP High (Purple)
│
┌─────────────────────┤
│█████████████████████│ ← A🎯 LONG Signal
│█████████████████████│ Score: 8/10
│ ●──────────────────│ ← POC (Gold) near bottom = STRONG
│█████████████████████│
│█████████████████████│
└─────────────────────┤
│
══════════════════╪══════════════════ SP Low (Purple)
│
┌─────────────────────────┴────────────────────────────┐
│ BULLISH ZONE (Green) │
│- - - - - - - CE Line (Entry for longs) - - - - - - -│
│██████████████████████████████████████████████████████│
└──────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
│
Stop Loss
CONFLUENCE CHECK:
✓ A-Tier signal (+2)
✓ At edge of bullish zone (+2)
✓ POC at bottom of candle (+1)
✓ Strong volume 2.3x (+1)
✓ Delta 72% buyers (+1)
✓ CVD bullish (+1)
TOTAL: 8/10 = ELITE SETUP
ACTION: Full size LONG at signal candle close
STOP: Below zone bottom
TARGET: 2:1 R:R (auto-calculated)
```
---
## 🔧 TROUBLESHOOTING
| Issue | Cause | Fix |
|-------|-------|-----|
| No signals appearing | Score too high | Lower min score to 4-5 |
| Too many signals | Score too low | Raise min score to 6+ |
| Zones cluttering chart | Max zones high | Reduce to 8-10 |
| POC not showing | Tiered filter on | Check "POC Only Tiered" |
| Session not highlighting | Wrong timezone | Verify timezone setting |
| Alerts not firing | Not configured | Set up in TradingView alerts |
---
## 📝 PINE SCRIPT V6 TECHNICAL NOTES
This indicator uses advanced features:
- **User Defined Types (UDT)**: Clean state management for zones/imbalances
- **`request.security_lower_tf()`**: Intrabar volume analysis
- **Dynamic Array Management**: Efficient memory for drawings
- **Confluence Scoring Engine**: Multi-factor signal qualification
- **Auto Stop/Target**: Dynamic risk management calculation
**Minimum TradingView Plan:** Pro (for intrabar data access)
---
*© Alexandro Disla - YM Ultimate SNIPER*
*Pine Script v6 | TradingView*
*Unified GRA v5 + DeepFlow Zones | YM-Optimized*
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Price Imbalance as Consecutive Levels of AveragesOverview
The Price Imbalance as Consecutive Levels of Averages indicator is an advanced technical analysis tool designed to identify and visualize price imbalances in financial markets. Unlike traditional moving average (MA) indicators that update continuously with each new price bar, this indicator employs moving averages calculated over consecutive, non-overlapping historical windows. This unique approach leverages comparative historical data to provide deeper insights into trend strength and potential reversals, offering traders a more nuanced understanding of market dynamics and reducing the likelihood of false signals or fakeouts.
Key Features
Consecutive Rolling Moving Averages: Utilizes three distinct simple moving averages (SMAs) calculated over consecutive, non-overlapping windows to capture different historical segments of price data.
Dynamic Color-Coded Visualization: SMA lines change color and style based on the relationship between the averages, highlighting both extreme and normal market conditions.
Median and Secondary Median Lines: Provides additional layers of price distribution insight during normal trend conditions through the plotting of primary and secondary median lines.
Fakeout Prevention: Filters out short-term volatility and sharp price movements by requiring consistent historical alignment of multiple moving averages.
Customizable Parameters: Offers flexibility to adjust SMA window lengths and line extensions to align with various trading strategies and timeframes.
Real-Time Updates with Historical Context: Continuously recalculates and updates SMA lines based on comparative historical windows, ensuring that the indicator reflects both current and past market conditions.
Inputs & Settings
Rolling Window Lengths:
Window 1 Length (Most Recent) Bars: Number of bars used to calculate the most recent SMA. (Default: 5, Range: 2–300)
Window 2 Length (Preceding) Bars: Number of bars for the second SMA, shifted by Window 1. (Default: 8, Range: 2–300)
Window 3 Length (Third Rolling) Bars: Number of bars for the third SMA, shifted by the combined lengths of Window 1 and Window 2. (Default: 13, Range: 2–300)
Horizontal Line Extension:
Horizontal Line Extension (Bars): Determines how far each SMA line extends horizontally on the chart. (Default: 10 bars, Range: 1–100)
Functionality and Theory
1. Calculating Consecutive Simple Moving Averages (SMAs):
The indicator calculates three SMAs, each based on distinct and consecutive historical windows of price data. This approach contrasts with traditional MAs that continuously update with each new price bar, offering a static view of past trends rather than an ongoing one.
Mean1 (SMA1): Calculated over the most recent Window 1 Length bars. Represents the short-term trend.
Mean1=∑i=1N1CloseiN1
Mean1=N1∑i=1N1Closei
Where N1N1 is the length of Window 1.
Mean2 (SMA2): Calculated over the preceding Window 2 Length bars, shifted back by Window 1 Length bars. Represents the medium-term trend.
\text{Mean2} = \frac{\sum_{i=1}^{N_2} \text{Close}_{i + N_1}}}{N_2}
Where N2N2 is the length of Window 2.
Mean3 (SMA3): Calculated over the third rolling Window 3 Length bars, shifted back by the combined lengths of Window 1 and Window 2 bars. Represents the long-term trend.
\text{Mean3} = \frac{\sum_{i=1}^{N_3} \text{Close}_{i + N_1 + N_2}}}{N_3}
Where N3N3 is the length of Window 3.
2. Determining Market Conditions:
The relationship between the three SMAs categorizes the market condition into either extreme or normal states, enabling traders to quickly assess trend strength and potential reversals.
Extreme Bullish:
Mean3Mean2>Mean1
Mean3>Mean2>Mean1
Indicates a strong and sustained downward trend. SMA lines are colored purple and styled as dashed lines.
Normal Bullish:
Mean1>Mean2andnot in extreme bullish condition
Mean1>Mean2andnot in extreme bullish condition
Indicates a standard upward trend. SMA lines are colored green and styled as solid lines.
Normal Bearish:
Mean1Mean2>Mean1
Mean3>Mean2>Mean1
Normal Bullish:
Mean1>Mean2andnot in Extreme Bullish
Mean1>Mean2andnot in Extreme Bullish
Normal Bearish:
Mean1 Mean2 > Mean3
Visualization: All three SMAs are displayed as gold dashed lines.
Median Lines: Not displayed to maintain chart clarity.
Interpretation: Indicates a strong and sustained upward trend. Traders may consider entering long positions, confident in the trend's strength without the distraction of additional lines.
2. Normal Bullish Condition:
SMAs Alignment: Mean1 > Mean2 (not in extreme condition)
Visualization: Mean1 and Mean2 are green solid lines; Mean3 is gray.
Median Lines: A thin blue dotted median line is plotted between Mean1 and Mean2, with two additional thin blue dashed lines as secondary medians.
Interpretation: Confirms an upward trend while providing deeper insights into price distribution. Traders can use the median and secondary median lines to identify optimal entry points and manage risk more effectively.
3. Extreme Bearish Condition:
SMAs Alignment: Mean3 > Mean2 > Mean1
Visualization: All three SMAs are displayed as purple dashed lines.
Median Lines: Not displayed to maintain chart clarity.
Interpretation: Indicates a strong and sustained downward trend. Traders may consider entering short positions, confident in the trend's strength without the distraction of additional lines.
4. Normal Bearish Condition:
SMAs Alignment: Mean1 < Mean2 (not in extreme condition)
Visualization: Mean1 and Mean2 are red solid lines; Mean3 is gray.
Median Lines: A thin blue dotted median line is plotted between Mean1 and Mean2, with two additional thin blue dashed lines as secondary medians.
Interpretation: Confirms a downward trend while providing deeper insights into price distribution. Traders can use the median and secondary median lines to identify optimal entry points and manage risk more effectively.
Customization and Flexibility
The Price Imbalance as Consecutive Levels of Averages indicator is highly adaptable, allowing traders to tailor it to their specific trading styles and market conditions through adjustable parameters:
SMA Window Lengths: Modify the lengths of Window 1, Window 2, and Window 3 to capture different historical trend segments, whether focusing on short-term fluctuations or long-term movements.
Line Extension: Adjust the horizontal extension of SMA and median lines to align with different trading horizons and chart preferences.
Color and Style Preferences: While default colors and styles are optimized for clarity, traders can customize these elements to match their personal chart aesthetics and enhance visual differentiation.
This flexibility ensures that the indicator remains versatile and applicable across various markets, asset classes, and trading strategies, providing valuable insights tailored to individual trading needs.
Conclusion
The Price Imbalance as Consecutive Levels of Averages indicator offers a comprehensive and innovative approach to analyzing price trends and imbalances within financial markets. By utilizing three consecutive, non-overlapping SMAs and incorporating median lines during normal trend conditions, the indicator provides clear and actionable insights into trend strength and price distribution. Its unique design leverages comparative historical data, distinguishing it from traditional moving averages and enhancing its utility in identifying genuine market movements while minimizing false signals. This dynamic and customizable tool empowers traders to refine their technical analysis, optimize their trading strategies, and navigate the markets with greater confidence and precision.
CandelaCharts - Volume Imbalance (VI) 📝 Overview
Volume Imbalance occurs when there’s a noticeable gap between the bodies of two consecutive candlesticks, with no overlap between them. While the wicks of the candles might intersect, the candle bodies remain entirely separate. This phenomenon often signifies that the algorithm driving market activity did not evenly distribute prices between these two levels, leaving behind a small Volume Imbalance (VI).
A Bullish Volume Imbalance forms when the body of a green candlestick gaps above the previous candle’s body, with no overlap, indicating strong upward momentum and insufficient sell-side liquidity.
A Bearish Volume Imbalance forms when the body of a red candlestick gaps below the previous candle’s body, with no overlap, signaling intense downward pressure and a lack of buy-side liquidity.
This indicator can automatically identify volume imbalances by scanning candlestick patterns and detecting gaps between consecutive candle bodies. These volume imbalances act as price magnets, often attracting the market back to fill the gap before resuming its original direction. Recognizing and leveraging these gaps can be a powerful tool in technical analysis for predicting price movements.
📦 Features
MTF
Mitigation
Consequent Encroachment
Threshold
Hide Overlap
Advanced Styling
⚙️ Settings
Show: Controls whether VIs are displayed on the chart.
Show Last: Sets the number of VIs you want to display.
Length: Determines the length of each VI.
Mitigation: Highlights when a VI has been touched, using a different color without marking it as invalid.
Timeframe: Specifies the timeframe used to detect VIs.
Threshold: Sets the minimum gap size required for VI detection on the chart.
Show Mid-Line: Configures the midpoint line's width and style within the VI. (Consequent Encroachment - CE)
Show Border: Defines the border width and line style of the VI.
Hide Overlap: Removes overlapping VIs from view.
Extend: Extends the VI length to the current candle.
Elongate: Fully extends the VI length to the right side of the chart.
⚡️ Showcase
Simple
Mitigated
Bordered
Consequent Encroachment
Extended
🚨 Alerts
This script provides alert options for all signals.
Bearish Signal
A bearish alert triggers when a red candlestick gaps below the previous body, signaling downward pressure.
Bullish Signal
A bullish alert triggers when a green candlestick gaps above the previous body, indicating upward momentum.
⚠️ Disclaimer
Trading involves significant risk, and many participants may incur losses. The content on this site is not intended as financial advice and should not be interpreted as such. Decisions to buy, sell, hold, or trade securities, commodities, or other financial instruments carry inherent risks and are best made with guidance from qualified financial professionals. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
Machine Learning-Inspired Supply & Demand Zones [AlgoPoint]This indicator is a Smart Supply & Demand Zone tool, developed with principles inspired by Machine Learning (ML). It intelligently filters out market noise, allowing you to focus only on the most significant zones where institutional order flow is likely present.
💡 How It Works: Why Is This Indicator "Smart"?
Unlike traditional indicators that only measure simple price movements, this script uses an algorithm that asks the same critical questions an experienced market analyst would to qualify a zone:
- 1. Price Imbalance: How fast and aggressively did the price leave the zone? Our algorithm measures the body size of the "departure candle" relative to the current market volatility (ATR). A zone is only considered if it was formed by an explosive move that is statistically significant, indicating a major imbalance between buyers and sellers.
- 2. Volume Confirmation: Did the "smart money" participate in this move? The script checks if the volume on the departure candle was significantly higher than the recent average volume. A spike in volume confirms that the move was backed by institutional interest, adding strength and validity to the zone.
- 3. Valid Pivot Structure: Did the zone originate from a meaningful swing high or low? The algorithm first identifies a valid pivot structure, ensuring that zones are not drawn from insignificant or random price fluctuations.
Only when a potential zone passes these three critical tests—our "quality filter"—is it drawn on your chart.
🚀 Features & How to Use
Using the indicator is straightforward. You will see two primary types of boxes on your chart:
* 🟥 Red Box (Supply Zone): An area of potential resistance where selling pressure is likely to be strong. Look for potential shorting opportunities as the price approaches this zone.
* 🟩 Green Box (Demand Zone): An area of potential support where buying pressure is likely to be strong. Look for potential long opportunities as the price pulls back into this zone.
Dynamic Zone Management
This indicator is not static; it lives and breathes with the market:
- Fresh Zone: A newly formed zone appears in its full, vibrant color. These are the highest-probability zones as they have not yet been re-tested.
- Broken / Flipped Zone: You have full control over what happens when a zone is broken! In the settings, you can choose:
- Delete Zone: The zone will be removed completely when the price closes through it.
- Show as Broken (Flip): When broken, the zone will turn gray, stop extending, and remain on your chart. This is extremely useful for identifying Support/Resistance Flips, where a broken demand zone becomes new resistance, or a broken supply zone becomes new support.
⚙️ Settings & Customization
Fine-tune the indicator to match your personal trading style via the settings menu:
- Breakout Behavior: The most powerful feature. Choose between Delete Zone and Show as Broken (Flip) to customize your chart.
- Zone Finding Logic: Control the indicator's sensitivity.
- Selective: Requires both strong imbalance and high volume. Finds fewer, but higher-quality, zones.
- Moderate: Requires either strong imbalance or high volume. Finds more potential zones.
- Sensitivity Settings: Adjust the ATR Multiplier and Volume Multiplier to make the criteria for a "strong" zone stricter or looser.
Unmitigated Liquidity Imbalances [AlgoAlpha]🎉 Introducing the Unmitigated Liquidity Imbalance Indicator by AlgoAlpha! 🎉
Dive into the depths of market analytics with our "Unmitigated Liquidity Imbalance" indicator. This tool harnesses unique algorithms to detect liquidity imbalances between bulls and bears, helping traders spot trends and potential entry and exit points with greater accuracy. 📈🚀
🔍 Key Features:
🌟 Advanced Analysis : Analyses candle direction and length to forecast market peaks and valleys.
🎨 Customizable Visuals : Tailor the chart with your choice of bullish green or bearish red to reflect different market conditions.
🔄 Real-Time Updates : Continuously updates to reflect live market changes.
🔔 Configurable Alerts : Set up alerts for key trading signals such as bullish and bearish reversals, as well as trend shifts.
📐 How to Use:
🛠 Add the Indicator : Add the indicator to your favourites and customize the settings to suite your needs.
📊 Market Analysis : Monitor the oscillator threshold; readings above 0.5 suggest bullish sentiment, while below 0.5 indicate bearish conditions. And reversal signals are displayed to show potential entry points.
🔔 Set Alerts : Enable notifications for reversal conditions or trend changes to seize trading opportunities without constant chart watching.
🧠 How It Works:
The core mechanism of the indicator is based on detecting changes in candlestick size and direction to identify bullish and bearish liquidity levels from the peak & valley indicator's logic. By comparing the length of a current candle to the previous one and checking the change in direction, it pinpoints moments where market sentiment could be shifting, indicating if the liquidity at that point is bullish or bearish. The script then looks at what percentage of the past few unmitigated levels are bullish or bearish based on a customizable lookback and determines the liquidity imbalance which can then be interpreted as trend.
Empower your trading with the Unmitigated Liquidity Imbalance indicator and navigate the markets with confidence and precision. 🌟💹
Happy trading, and may your charts be ever in your favour! 🥳✨
💎 Related Indicator
Directional Imbalance Index [BigBeluga]🔵 OVERVIEW
The Directional Imbalance Index is designed to track market strength by counting how often price sets new highs or lows over a defined lookback period. Every time a bar forms a new extreme, the indicator records a +1 count for either bullish (highs) or bearish (lows). These counts are aggregated into a rolling calculation, allowing traders to see which side dominates and how directional imbalance evolves.
🔵 CONCEPTS
Each new highest high → adds a bullish count (+1).
Each new lowest low → adds a bearish count (+1).
Counts are stored inside arrays over a user-defined Calculation Period .
for i = 0 to period-1
h = high
l = low
if h == upper
countUp.push(1)
if l == lower
countDn.push(1)
The balance between bullish and bearish counts highlights dominance and imbalance.
Normalized percentages help compare both sides (e.g., 65% bullish vs 35% bearish).
🔵 FEATURES
Counts new highs/lows over a chosen Highest/Lowest Length .
Aggregates values over a rolling Calculation Period .
Plots cumulative bullish vs bearish totals in the subchart.
Displays % share of bulls vs bears from total counts.
On-chart labels mark bars where a count was added.
Plots reference lines of the current upper (high) and lower (low) ranges.
Dynamic fill between bullish/bearish plots to visualize which side dominates.
🔵 HOW TO USE
Look for persistent bullish imbalance (bull % > bear %) as confirmation of upward momentum.
Look for persistent bearish imbalance (bear % > bull %) as confirmation of downward momentum.
Watch for shifts in % dominance — often early signs of trend reversal or weakening strength.
Use labels on the chart to visually confirm which bars contributed to directional bias.
Combine with trend or volume tools to confirm whether imbalance aligns with market direction.
🔵 CONCLUSION
The Directional Imbalance Index offers a systematic way to measure directional pressure. By counting how often price pushes into new territory, the indicator reveals whether bulls or bears are taking control. This makes it a valuable tool for detecting early signs of trend continuation or exhaustion, helping traders align with the side most likely to dominate.
Noise Footprint ImbalanceNoise Footprint Imbalance Indicator
The Noise Footprint Imbalance Indicator highlights areas of imbalance in price action, marking potential zones of support and resistance. This indicator helps traders visualize "footprints" of imbalance on the chart, allowing for better identification of areas where price moves significantly away from equilibrium. This can help traders pinpoint potential reversal points or zones where buyers or sellers may step in.
Features
Customizable Box Count: Choose the maximum number of imbalance zones displayed on the chart, keeping your workspace clear and focused.
Imbalance Detection: Highlights both top and bottom imbalances, identifying them based on price discrepancies between open/close and high/low levels.
Dynamic Zone Boxes: Draws boxes around imbalance zones with customizable colors and transparency, providing visual clarity without overwhelming the chart.
Usage
This indicator is beneficial for traders who:
Use imbalance zones as potential areas of interest for entries or exits.
Want to combine it with other indicators or price action analysis to improve trade setups.
Customization Options
Maximum Imbalance Zones: Adjusts the maximum number of imbalance boxes shown.
Imbalance Box Color: Customize the color and transparency of the imbalance zones to suit your chart's theme.
Add this script to your chart to enhance your technical analysis and bring more structure to your trading approach with the Noise Footprint Imbalance Indicator.
Volume Flow ImbalanceVolume Flow Imbalance (VFI) Indicator
The Volume Flow Imbalance (VFI) indicator is designed to provide traders with insights into the market's buying and selling pressure by calculating the imbalance between buy and sell volumes over a user-defined lookback period. This indicator is particularly useful for identifying potential pivot points and market sentiment shifts.
How to Use :
Setup Parameters :
Lookback Period: Set the number of bars over which the imbalance is calculated. Increasing this number provides a broader view of market trends.
Lower Timeframe Data: Optionally enable this feature to analyze volume data from lower timeframes, offering a more granified view of volume flows.
Interpreting the Indicator :
The VFI outputs a value that represents the net imbalance between buying and selling volumes. Positive values indicate a predominance of buying volume, suggesting bullish conditions, while negative values suggest bearish conditions with more selling volume.
The indicator also provides dynamic threshold lines based on the standard deviation of the calculated imbalances, helping to visually identify extreme conditions where reversals might occur.
Application :
Apply the VFI to any chart to assess the balance of trade volumes in real-time.
Use the indicator in conjunction with other technical analysis tools to confirm trends or potential reversals.
Tips :
Adjust the lookback period based on the volatility and trading volume of the asset to optimize performance.
The VFI is best used in liquid markets where volume data is a reliable indicator of market activity.
By providing a clear measure of how much buying and selling is occurring relative to the past, the VFI helps traders make informed decisions based on underlying market dynamics.
Bagang Pivot Zones | Supply & Demand, Support & ResistanceBagang Pivot Zones detects imbalances from classic reversal and momentum price actions.
Imbalances create pivot zones, a.k.a Supply & Demand / Support & Resistance / Orderblock zones.
Use Cases
1. Traders using Supply & Demand theory can quickly pinpoint imbalance zones created by BUY-to-SELL and SELL-to-BUY candles.
2. Trend Following traders can systematically catch and follow a trend based on pivot zones analysis.
3. Breakout traders can easily target pivot zones’ breakout and breakdown.
4. Take the guesswork out of risk management: manage stop-loss precisely behind pivot zones.
5. Analyze contrary pivot zones to set realistic profit targets.
Objectivity
By only comparing OHLC values to identify notable price actions, Bagang Pivot Zones avoids derived calculations with subjective parameters.
Chart Issue
If the chart zooms out after adding an indicator, right-click the price scale and toggle "Scale price chart only” on.
Candle Colored by Volume Z-score [Morty]This indicator colors the candles according to the z-score of the trading volume. You can easily see the imbalance on the chart. You can use it at any timeframe.
In statistics, the standard score (Z-score) is the number of standard deviations by which the value of a raw score (i.e., an observed value or data point) is above or below the mean value of what is being observed or measured. Raw scores above the mean have positive standard scores, while those below the mean have negative standard scores.
This script uses trading volume as source of z-score by default.
Due to the lack of volume data for some index tickers, you can also choose candle body size as source of z-score.
features:
- custom source of z-score
- volume
- candle body size
- any of above two
- all of above two
- custom threshold of z-score
- custom color chemes
- custom chart type
- alerts
default color schemes:
- green -> excheme bullish imbalance
- blue -> large bullish imbalance
- red -> excheme bearish imbalance
- purple -> large bearish imbalance
- yellow -> low volume bars, indicates "balance", after which volatility usually increases and tends to continue the previous trend
Examples:
* Personally, I use dark theme and changed the candle colors to black/white for down/up.
Volume as Z-score source
Any as Z-score source, more imbalances are showed
Volume-Time Imbalance (VTI)Volume-Time Imbalance (VTI) – Indicator Description
This indicator measures the imbalance between traded volume and the time elapsed between bars to identify unusual spikes in volume per second (volume per unit of time). Its purpose is to highlight volume movements that may indicate moments of strong interest, acceleration, or reversal in the market.
How it works:
It calculates the traded volume divided by the time (in seconds) elapsed since the previous bar — thus obtaining the volume per second.
An EMA (exponential moving average) of this volume per second is calculated to smooth the data.
The VTI value is the ratio between the current volume per second and this moving average, showing if the current volume is above what is expected for that pace.
The higher the VTI, the greater the imbalance between volume and time, indicating possible bursts of activity.
Settings:
VTI Moving Average Length: The period of the moving average used to smooth the volume per second (default is 20).
Alert Thresholds: Alert levels to identify moderate and high imbalances (defaults are 1.5 and 2.0).
Show VTI Histogram: Displays the VTI histogram in the indicator window.
Color Background: Colors the indicator background based on the strength of the imbalance (orange for moderate, red for high).
Show Alert Arrows: Shows arrows below the chart when a strong volume spike occurs (high alert).
Interpretation:
VTI values above the moderate level (1.5) indicate an unusual increase in volume relative to time.
Values above the high level (2.0) signal strong spikes that may anticipate significant moves or trend changes.
Use the colors and arrows as visual confirmations to quickly identify these moments.
Initial Imbalance [First FVG - ICT] v1Initial Imbalance v1
This indicator identifies the first Fair Value Gap (FVG) at the start of a user-defined session, inspired by The Inner Circle Trader. It helps traders spot initial imbalance in a sessions price action, offering filter options to refine FVG detection and optional session high/low lines for context.
Features:
Detects the first bullish or bearish FVG at the session start (default: 08:30). ISE: Sets a custom session start time (hour and minute).
Filters FVGs by size: None, ATR-based, or Points-based.
Displays session high/low lines (optional) to visualize the session range.
Customizable colors for bullish and bearish FVGs (background and border derived from a single color input).
Alerts for new FVGs and mitigated FVGs.
Settings:
Session Start Time: Define the hour and minute for the session start.
FVG Filter Type: Choose None, ATR, or Points to filter FVGs by size.
ATR Multiple / Minimum Points: Set the minimum FVG size for ATR or Points filters.
Show Session High/Low Lines: Toggle visibility of session range lines.
Bullish/Bearish FVG Colors: Customize colors for FVGs.
Technical Details:
Overlay indicator, displayed directly on the price chart.
This indicator is ideal for traders seeking to identify key price imbalances at the start of a session, with flexible filtering and visualization options.
Liquidity Voids (FVG) [LuxAlgo]The Liquidity Voids (FVG) indicator is designed to detect liquidity voids/imbalances derived from the fair value gaps and highlight the distribution of the liquidity voids at specific price levels.
Fair value gaps and liquidity voids are both indicators of sell-side and buy-side imbalance in trading. The only difference is how they are represented in the trading chart. Liquidity voids occur when the price moves sharply in one direction forming long-range candles that have little trading activity, whilst a fair value is a gap in price.
🔶 USAGE
Liquidity can help you to determine where the price is likely to head next. In conjunction with higher timeframe market structure, and supply and demand, liquidity can give you insights into potential price movement. It's essential to practice using liquidity alongside trend analysis and supply and demand to read market conditions effectively.
The peculiar thing about liquidity voids is that they almost always fill up. And by “filling”, we mean the price returns to the origin of the gap. The reason for this is that during the gap, an imbalance is created in the asset that has to be made up for. The erasure of this gap is what we call the filling of the void. And while some voids waste no time in filling, some others take multiple periods before they get filled.
🔶 SETTINGS
The script takes into account user-defined parameters and detects the liquidity voids based on them, where detailed usage for each user-defined input parameter in indicator settings is provided with the related input's tooltip.
🔹 Liquidity Detection
Liquidity Voids Threshold: Act as a filter while detecting the Liquidity Voids. When set to 0 basically means no filtering is applied, increasing the value causes the script to check the width of the void compared to a fixed-length ATR value
Bullish: Color customization option for Bullish Liquidity Voids
Bearish: Color customization option for Bearish Liquidity Voids
Labels: Toggles the visibility of the Liquidity Void label
Filled Liquidity Voids: Toggles the visibility of the Filled Liquidity Voids
🔹 Display Options
Mode: Controls the lookback length of detection and visualization
# Bars: Lookback length customization, in case Mode is set to Present
🔶 RELATED SCRIPTS
Buyside-Sellside-Liquidity
Fair-Value-Gaps
📊 Volume Tension & Net Imbalance📊 Volume Tension & Net Imbalance (With Table + MultiLang + Alerts)
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This indicator measures bullish vs. bearish pressure using volume-based tension and net imbalance.
It identifies accumulation zones, displays real-time market strength, trend direction, and triggers alerts on buildup entries.
Fully customizable table size, colors, and bilingual support (English/Russian).
Displacement (Two FVGs)A simple indicator that attempts to identify displacement in price by alerting you when two simultaneous Fair Value Gaps (FVGs) occur.
When two fair value gaps occur, the indicator will print a green bar (if bullish) or a red bar (if bearish). If you right click on the indicator you can turn on alerts that will pop up every time a dual FVG occurs.
Fair Value Gaps are most commonly used amongst price action traders and are defined as instances in which there are inefficiencies, or imbalances, in the market.
The concept for this indicator is very simple. Apply it to your chart and enable alerts on the instruments and timeframe you trade. When you get an alert, it could indicate larger players getting involved.
This is NOT a trading strategy. Its intention is to save time by alerting you to large imbalances in price on the instruments you trade.
Market Imbalance Tracker (Inefficient Candle + FVG)# 📊 Overview
This indicator combines two imbalance concepts:
• **Squared Up Points (SUP)** – midpoints of large, "inefficient" candles that often attract price back.
• **Fair Value Gaps (FVG)** – 3-candle gaps created by strong impulse moves that often get "filled."
Use them separately or together. Confluence between a SUP line and an FVG boundary/midpoint is high-value.
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# ⚡ Quick Start (2 minutes)
1. **Add to chart** → keep defaults (Percentile method, 80th percentile, 100-bar lookback).
2. **Watch** for dashed SUP lines to print after large candles.
3. **Toggle Show FVG** → see green/red boxes where gaps exist.
4. **Turn on alerts** → New SUP created, SUP touched, New FVG.
5. **Trade the reaction** → look for confluence (SUP + FVG + S/R), then manage risk.
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# 🛠 Features
## 🔹 Squared Up Points (SUP)
• **Purpose:** Midpoint of a large candle → potential support/resistance magnet.
• **Detection:** Choose *Percentile* (adaptive) or *ATR Multiple* (absolute).
• **Validation:** Only plots if the preceding candle does not touch the midpoint (with tolerance).
• **Lifecycle:** Line auto-extends into the future; it's removed when touched or aged out.
• **Visual:** Horizontal dashed line (color/width configurable; style fixed to dashed if not exposed).
## 🔹 Fair Value Gaps (FVG)
• **Purpose:** 3-candle gaps from an impulse; price often revisits to "fill."
• **Detection:** Requires a strong directional candle (Marubozu threshold) creating a gap.
• **Types:**
- **Bullish FVG (Green):** Gap below; expectation is downward fill.
- **Bearish FVG (Red):** Gap above; expectation is upward fill.
• **Close Rules (if implemented):**
- *Full Fill:* Gap closes when the opposite boundary is tagged.
- *Midpoint Fill:* Gap closes when its midpoint is tagged.
• **Visual:** Colored boxes; optional split-coloring to emphasize the midpoint.
> **Note:** If a listed FVG option isn't visible in Inputs, you're on a lighter build; use the available switches.
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# ⚙️ Settings
## SUP Settings
• **Candle Size Method:** Percentile (top X% of recent ranges) or ATR Multiple.
• **Candle Size Percentile:** e.g., 80 → top 20% largest candles.
• **ATR Multiple & Period:** e.g., 1.5 × ATR(14).
• **Percentile Lookback:** Bars used to compute percentile.
• **Lookback Period:** How long SUP lines remain eligible before auto-cleanup.
• **Touch Tolerance (%):** Buffer based on the inefficient candle's range (0% = exact touch).
## Line Appearance
• **Line Color / Width:** Customizable.
• **Style:** Dashed (fixed unless you expose a style input).
## FVG Settings (if present in your build)
• **Show FVG:** On/Off.
• **Close Method:** Full Fill or Midpoint.
• **Marubozu Wick Tolerance:** Max wick % of the impulse bar.
• **Use Split Coloring:** Two-tone box halves around midpoint.
• **Colors:** Bullish/Bearish, and upper/lower halves (if split).
• **Max FVG Age:** Auto-remove older gaps.
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# 📈 How to Use
## Trading Applications
• **SUP Lines:** Expect reaction on first touch; use as S/R or profit-taking magnets.
• **FVG Fills:** Price frequently tags the midpoint/boundary before continuing.
• **Confluence:** SUP at an FVG midpoint/boundary + higher-timeframe S/R = higher quality.
• **Bias:** Clusters of unfilled FVGs can hint at path of least resistance.
## Best Practices
• **Timeframe:** HTFs for swing levels, LTFs for execution.
• **Volume:** High volume at level = stronger signal.
• **Context:** Trade with broader trend or at least avoid counter-trend without confirmation.
• **Risk:** Always pre-define invalidation; structures fail in chop.
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# 🔔 Alerts
• **New SUP Created** – When a qualifying inefficient candle prints a SUP midpoint.
• **SUP Touched/Invalidated** – When price touches within tolerance.
• **New FVG Detected** – When a valid gap forms per your rules.
> **Tip:** Set alerts *Once Per Bar Close* on HTFs; *Once* on LTFs to avoid noise.
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# 🧑💻 Technical Notes
• **Percentile vs ATR:** Percentile adapts to volatility; ATR gives consistency for backtesting.
• **FVG Direction Logic:** Gap above price = bearish (expect up-fill); below = bullish (expect down-fill).
• **Performance:** Limits on lines/boxes and auto-aging keep things snappy.
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# ⚠️ Limitations
• Imbalances are **context tools**, not signals by themselves.
• Works best with trend or clear impulses; expect noise in narrow ranges.
• Lower-timeframe gaps can be plentiful and lower quality.
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# 📌 Version & Requirements
• **Pine Script v6**
• Heavy drawings may require **TradingView Pro** or higher (object limits).
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*For best results, combine with your existing trading strategy and proper risk management.*
Unrecovered Imbalanced Zone with PVRSAThis indicator highlights imbalanced PVSRA candles that have not been recovered.
Bullish Candles/Zones
200% Volume = Green
150% Volume = Blue
Bearish Candles/Zones
200% Volume = Red
150% Volume = Fuchsia
Imbalanced Zones with normal/below 150% Average 10ema volume can be displayed or hidden from view (Hidden by default)
Fair Value Gaps Mitigation Oscillator [LuxAlgo]The Fair Value Gaps Mitigation Oscillator is an oscillator based on the traditional Fair Value Gaps (FVGs) imbalances. The oscillator displays the current total un-mitigated values for the number of FVGs chosen by the user.
The indicator also displays each New FVG as a bar representing the current ratio of the New FVG in relation to the current un-mitigated total for its direction.
🔶 USAGE
When an FVG forms, it is often interpreted as strong market sentiment in the direction of the gap. For example, an upward FVG during an uptrend is typically seen as a confirmation of the strength and continuation of the trend, as it indicates that buyers are willing to purchase at higher prices without much resistance, suggesting strong demand and positive sentiment.
By analyzing the mitigation (or lack thereof), we can visualize the increase of directional strength in a trend. This is where the proposed oscillator is useful.
🔶 DETAILS
The oscillator's values are expressed as Percentages (%). Each FVG is allocated 100% of the total of its width with a max potential value of 100 and minimum potential value of 0.
Based on the "FVG Lookback" Input, the FVGs are scaled to fit within the range of +1 to -1. Using a higher "FVG Lookback" value will allow you to get indications of longer-term trends.
A higher value of the normalized bullish FVG areas suggest a stronger and cleaner uptrend, while lower values of the bearish the normalized bullish FVG areas suggest a stronger and cleaner downtrend.
+1 or -1 indicates that there is a Full Lookback of FVGs, and each one is fully un-mitigated, and the opposite direction of FVGs is entirely Mitigated.
When the price closes over/under or within an FVG it begins to get mitigated, when this happens the % of mitigation is subtracted from the total.
When a New FVG is formed, a Histogram bar is created representing the ratio of the current FVG's width to the total width off all un-mitigated FVGs.
The entire bar represents 100% of total un-mitigated FVG Width.
The filled area represents the current FVG's width relative to the whole.
A 50% hash mark is also displayed for reference.
🔶 SETTINGS
FVG Lookback - Determines the number of FVGs (Bullish and Bearish Pairs) to keep in memory for analysis.
ICT Fair Value Gap [LM]Hello traders,
I would like to present you ICT Fair Value Gap script. The idea is the same as in my other script to look form imbalances. I have improved the previous script from teaching of ICT and created this script to train the eye to see those gaps. Shrinking option also shows if the gap has been already filled and also in case gap is filled you can get alert in case you will set it up .
The script has two settings:
general settings - definition of volatility condition for middle candle
box settings - setting for boxes, box colors, shrinking
I hope you enjoy it,
Lukas
Engulfing ImbalanceShows Engulfing candles which are immediately followed by an imbalance. Useful to quickly identify impulsive moves and future reversal areas.
ICT FVG & Swing Detector Basic by Trader RiazICT FVG & Swing Detector Basic by Trader Riaz
Unlock Precision Trading with the Ultimate Fair Value Gap (FVG) and Swing Detection Tool!
Developed by Trader Riaz , the ICT FVG and Swing Detector Basic is a powerful Pine Script indicator designed to help traders identify key market structures with ease. Whether you're a day trader, swing trader, or scalper, this indicator provides actionable insights by detecting Bullish and Bearish Fair Value Gaps (FVGs) and Swing Highs/Lows on any timeframe. Perfect for trading forex, stocks, crypto, and more on TradingView!
Key Features:
1: Bullish and Bearish FVG Detection
- Automatically identifies Bullish FVGs (highlighted in green) and Bearish FVGs (highlighted in red) to spot potential reversal or continuation zones.
- Displays FVGs as shaded boxes with a dashed midline at 70% opacity, making it easy to see the midpoint of the gap for precise entries and exits.
- Labels are placed inside the FVG boxes at the extreme right for clear visibility.
2: Customizable FVG Display
- Control the number of Bullish and Bearish FVGs displayed on the chart with user-defined inputs (fvg_bull_count and fvg_bear_count).
- Toggle the visibility of Bullish and Bearish FVGs with simple checkboxes (show_bull_fvg and show_bear_fvg) to declutter your chart.
3: Swing High and Swing Low Detection
- Detects Swing Highs (blue lines) and Swing Lows (red lines) to identify key market turning points.
- Labels are positioned at the extreme right edge of the lines for better readability and alignment.
- Customize the number of Swing Highs and Lows displayed (swing_high_count and swing_low_count) to focus on the most recent market structures.
4: Fully Customizable Display
- Toggle visibility for Swing Highs and Lows (show_swing_high and show_swing_low) to suit your trading style.
- Adjust the colors of Swing High and Low lines (swing_high_color and swing_low_color) to match your chart preferences.
5: Clean and Efficient Design
- Built with Pine Script v6 for optimal performance on TradingView.
- Automatically removes older FVGs and Swing points when the user-defined count is exceeded, keeping your chart clean and focused.
- Labels are strategically placed to avoid clutter while providing clear information.
Why Use This Indicator?
Precision Trading: Identify high-probability setups with FVGs and Swing points, commonly used in Smart Money Concepts (SMC) and Institutional Trading strategies.
User-Friendly: Easy-to-use inputs allow traders of all levels to customize the indicator to their needs.
Versatile: Works on any market (Forex, Stocks, Crypto, Commodities) and timeframe (1M, 5M, 1H, 4H, Daily, etc.).
Developed by Trader Riaz: Backed by the expertise of Trader Riaz, a seasoned trader dedicated to creating tools that empower the TradingView community.
How to Use:
- Add the Custom FVG and Swing Detector to your chart on TradingView.
- Adjust the input settings to control the number of FVGs and Swing points displayed.
- Toggle visibility for Bullish/Bearish FVGs and Swing Highs/Lows as needed.
- Use the identified FVGs and Swing points to plan your trades, set stop-losses, and target key levels.
Ideal For:
- Traders using Smart Money Concepts (SMC), Price Action, or Market Structure strategies.
- Those looking to identify liquidity grabs, imbalances, and trend reversals.
- Beginners and advanced traders seeking a reliable tool to enhance their technical analysis.
Happy trading!
Fair Value Gaps (FVG) [UAlgo]A fair value gap is especially popular among price action traders and occurs when there are inefficiencies or imbalances in the market, or when the buying and selling are not equal. Fair value gaps can become a magnet for the price before continuing in the same direction.
🔶 Key Features :
Fair Value Gap Identification:
Bullish fair value gaps occur when the current market price exceeds the previous high. The indicator identifies bullish gaps by comparing the low of the current candle with the high of the candle two candles ago . If the low of the current candle is higher than the high two candles ago and the closing price of the previous candle is also higher than the high two candles ago, a bullish fair value gap is detected.
Bearish fair value gaps occur when the current market price falls below the previous low. The indicator identifies bearish gaps by comparing the high of the current candle with the low of the candle two candles ago. If the high of the current candle is lower than the low two periods ago and the closing price of the previous candle is also lower than the low two candles ago, a bearish fair value gap is detected.
Fair Value Gap Filter :
ATR measures market volatility by analyzing the range of price movements over a specified period. It provides insights into the average price range that a security experiences within a given timeframe. After the ATR is calculated, a Simple Moving Average (SMA) is computed for the ATR values. This moving average smoothens out the ATR data, providing a clearer indication of the average volatility levels over time.
When the filter is active, fair value gaps are identified only if they occur during periods of relatively higher volatility, as indicated by the ATR being greater than the SMA. This helps in refining and obtaining the detection of stronger fair value gaps
An example with FVG filtering off:
An example with FVG filtering on:
Customizable Settings: Users have the flexibility to customize various parameters to suit their trading preferences. They can adjust settings such as the number of fair value gaps displayed, mitigation method (either based on closing prices or wicks), and apply filters based on Average True Range (ATR) to refine gap detection.
🔶 Disclaimer :
Use with Caution: Trading involves significant risk, and this indicator should be used with caution. While it can help identify potential trading opportunities, it does not guarantee profits and may sometimes provide false signals.
Not Financial Advice: The information provided by the Fair Value Gaps indicator is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered as financial advice. Traders should conduct their own research and consult with financial professionals before making any trading decisions.
Past Performance: Past performance is not indicative of future results. Historical price movements analyzed by the indicator may not accurately predict future market behavior.
Strong Demands & Supplies + Liquidity | Zonas de Compra e VendaThis indicator is inspired on the Smart Money Concepts indicator (Credits to @LuxAlgo) and it was optimized to show only the most relevant demand and supply zones (premium) on every time frame - but on higher time frames (1H and above) the zones are more relevant and stronger, meaning these zones can handle the price for longer time.
I've added a new feature that includes the Liquidity lines in order to add more confluence and importance to a demand or supply zone: when a demand or supply zone has strong liquidity (like weekly or monthly) next to it means that zone can be a strongest price target.
- Blue Line: Daily liquidity
- Yellow Line: Weekly Liquidity
- Purple Line: Monthly Liquidity
Main Features:
- Displays the most relevant demand and supply zones (green and red boxes) and which ones are strong and weak
- Displays the relevant change of character and break of structure
- Displays the previous day highest price and previous day lowest price
- Display imbalances between sell and buy orders (purple boxes)
- Displays the liquidity areas with lines on each point.
- It works for Forex and Cryptocurrency as well.
Portuguese:
Este indicador é inspirado no Smart Money Concepts (Créditos para @LuxAlgo) e foi otimizado para mostrar apenas as zonas de procura e oferta mais relevantes em cada time frame - mas em time frames maiores as zonas são mais relevantes e mais fortes.
Adicionei uma nova funcionalidade que inclui as linhas de Liquidez de forma a adicionar mais confluência e importância a uma zona de procura ou oferta: quando uma zona de procura ou oferta tem forte liquidez (como semanal/linha amarela ou mensal/linha roxa) junto a ela significa que aquela zona pode ser um alvo de preço mais forte.
- Linha Azul: Liquidez diária
- Linha Amarela: Liquidez Semanal
- Linha Roxa: Liquidez Mensal
Principais características:
- Exibe as zonas de procura e oferta mais relevantes (zonas a verde e zonas a vermelho) e quais delas são fortes e fracas
- Exibe a mudança relevante de caráter e quebra de estrutura
- Exibe o preço mais alto do dia anterior e o preço mais baixo do dia anterior
- Exibe as imbalances entre as ordens de venda e compra (zonas a roxo)
- Exibe as zonas de maior liquidez através de linhas no gráfico
- Funciona tanto para Forex como para Criptomoedas
