Volume Profile (Simple)Simple Volume Profile (Simple)
Master the Market's Structure with a Clear View of Volume
by mercaderoaurum
The Simple Volume Profile (Simple) indicator removes the guesswork by showing you exactly where the most significant trading activity has occurred. By visualizing the Point of Control (POC) and Value Area (VA) for today and yesterday, you can instantly identify the price levels that matter most, giving you a critical edge in your intraday trading.
This tool is specifically optimized for day trading SPY on a 1-minute chart, but it's fully customizable for any symbol or timeframe.
Key Features
Multi-Day Analysis: Automatically plots the volume profiles for the current and previous trading sessions, allowing you to see how today's market is reacting to yesterday's key levels.
Automatic Key Level Plotting: Instantly see the most important levels from each session:
Point of Control (POC): The single price level with the highest traded volume, acting as a powerful magnet for price.
Value Area High (VAH): The upper boundary of the area where 50% of the volume was traded. It often acts as resistance.
Value Area Low (VAL): The lower boundary of the 50% value area, often acting as support.
Extended Levels: The POC, VAH, and VAL from previous sessions are automatically extended into the current day, providing a clear map of potential support and resistance zones.
Customizable Sessions: While optimized for the US stock market, you can define any session time and time zone, making it a versatile tool for forex, crypto, and futures traders.
Core Trading Strategies
The Simple Volume Profile helps you understand market context. Instead of trading blind, you can now make decisions based on where the market has shown the most interest.
1. Identifying Support and Resistance
This is the most direct way to use the indicator. The extended lines from the previous day are your roadmap for the current session.
Previous Day's POC (pPOC): This is the most significant level. Watch for price to react strongly here. It can act as powerful support if approached from above or strong resistance if approached from below.
Previous Day's VAH (pVAH): Expect this level to act as initial resistance. A clean break above pVAH can signal a strong bullish trend.
Previous Day's VAL (pVAL): Expect this level to act as initial support. A firm break below pVAL can indicate a strong bearish trend.
Example Strategy: If SPY opens and rallies up to the previous day's VAH and stalls, this is a high-probability area to look for a short entry, with a stop loss just above the level.
2. The "Open-Drive" Rejection
How the market opens in relation to the previous day's value area is a powerful tell.
Open Above Yesterday's Value Area: If the market opens above the pVAH, it signals strength. The first pullback to test the pVAH is often a key long entry point. The level is expected to flip from resistance to support.
Open Below Yesterday's Value Area: If the market opens below the pVAL, it signals weakness. The first rally to test the pVAL is a potential short entry, as the level is likely to act as new resistance.
3. Fading the Extremes
When price pushes far outside the previous day's value area, it can become overextended.
Reversal at Highs: If price rallies significantly above the pVAH and then starts to lose momentum (e.g., forming bearish divergence on RSI or a topping pattern), it could be an opportunity to short the market, targeting a move back toward the pVAH or pPOC.
Reversal at Lows: Conversely, if price drops far below the pVAL and shows signs of bottoming, it can be a good opportunity to look for a long entry, targeting a reversion back to the value area.
Recommended Settings (SPY Intraday)
These settings are the default and are optimized for scalping or day trading SPY on a 1-minute chart.
Value Area (%): 50%. This creates a tighter, more sensitive value area, perfect for identifying the most critical intraday zones.
Number of Rows: 1000. This high resolution is essential for a low-volatility instrument like SPY, ensuring that the profile is detailed and the levels are precise.
Session Time: 0400-1800 in America/New_York. This captures the full pre-market and core session, which is crucial for understanding the day's complete volume story.
Ready to trade with an edge? Add the Simple Volume Profile (Multi-Day) to your chart now and see the market in a new light!
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Time-Based VWAP (TVWAP)(TVWAP) Indicator
The Time-Based Volume Weighted Average Price (TVWAP) indicator is a customized version of VWAP designed for intraday trading sessions with defined start and end times. Unlike the traditional VWAP, which calculates the volume-weighted average price over an entire trading day, this indicator allows you to focus on specific time periods, such as ICT kill zones (e.g., London Open, New York Open, Power Hour). It helps crypto scalpers and advanced traders identify price deviations relative to volume during key trading windows.
Key Features:
Custom Time Interval:
You can set the exact start and end times for the VWAP calculation using input settings for hours and minutes (24-hour format).
Ideal for analyzing short, high-liquidity periods.
Dynamic Accumulation of Price and Volume:
The indicator resets at the beginning of the specified session and accumulates price-volume data until the end of the session.
Ensures that the TVWAP reflects the weighted average price specific to the chosen session.
Visual Representation:
The indicator plots the TVWAP line only during the specified time window, providing a clear visual reference for price action during that period.
Outside the session, the TVWAP line is hidden (na).
Use Cases:
ICT Scalp Trading:
Monitor price rebalances or potential liquidity sweeps near TVWAP during important trading sessions.
Mean Reversion Strategies:
Detect pullbacks toward the session’s average price for potential entry points.
Breakout Confirmation:
Confirm price direction relative to TVWAP during kill zones or high-volume times to determine if a breakout is supported by volume.
Inputs:
Start Hour/Minute: The time when the TVWAP calculation starts.
End Hour/Minute: The time when the TVWAP calculation ends.
Technical Explanation:
The indicator uses the timestamp function to create time markers for the session start and end.
During the session, the price-volume (close * volume) is accumulated along with the total volume.
TVWAP is calculated as:
TVWAP = (Sum of (Price × Volume)) ÷ (Sum of Volume)
Once the session ends, the TVWAP resets for the next trading period.
Customization Ideas:
Alerts: Add notifications when the price touches or deviates significantly from TVWAP.
Different Colors: Use different line colors based on upward or downward trends.
Multiple Sessions: Add support for multiple TVWAP lines for different time periods (e.g., London + New York).
Initial Balance Breakout Signals [LuxAlgo]The Initial Balance Breakout Signals help traders identify breakouts of the Initial Balance (IB) range.
The indicator includes automatic detection of IB or can use custom sessions, highlights top and bottom IB extensions, custom Fibonacci levels, and goes further with an IB forecast with two different modes.
🔶 USAGE
The initial balance is the price range made within the first hour of the trading session. It is an intraday concept based on the idea that high volume and volatility enter the market through institutional trading at the start of the session, setting the tone for the rest of the day.
The initial balance is useful for gauging market sentiment, or, in other words, the relationship between buyers and sellers.
Bullish sentiment: Price trades above the IB range.
Mixed sentiment: Price trades within the IB range.
Bearish sentiment: Price trades below the IB range.
The initial balance high and low are important levels that many traders use to gauge sentiment. There are two main ideas behind trading around the IB range.
IB Extreme Breakout: When the price breaks and holds the IB high or low, there is a high probability that the price will continue in that direction.
IB Extreme Rejection: When the price tries to break those levels but fails, there is a high probability that it will reach the opposite IB extreme.
This indicator is a complete Initial Balance toolset with custom sessions, breakout signals, IB extensions, Fibonacci retracements, and an IB forecast. All of these features will be explained in the following sections.
🔹 Custom Sessions and Signals
By default, sessions for Initial Balance and breakout signals are in Auto mode. This means that Initial Balance takes the first hour of the trading session and shows breakout signals for the rest of the session.
With this option, traders can use the tool for open range trading, making it highly versatile. The concept behind open range (OR) is the same as that of initial balance (IB), but in OR, the range is determined by the first minute, three or five minutes, or up to the first 30 minutes of the trading session.
As shown in the image above, the top chart uses the Auto feature for the IB and Breakouts sessions. The bottom chart has the Auto feature disabled to use custom sessions for both parameters. In this case, the first three minutes of the trading session are used, turning the tool into an Open Range trading indicator.
This chart shows another example of using custom sessions to display overnight NASDAQ futures sessions.
The left chart shows a custom session from the Tokyo open to the London open, and the right chart shows a custom session from the London open to the New York open.
The chart shows both the Asian and European sessions, their top and bottom extremes, and the breakout signals from those extremes.
🔹 Initial Balance Extensions
Traders can easily extend both extremes of the Initial Balance to display their preferred targets for breakouts. Enable or disable any of them and set the IB percentage to use for the extension.
As the chart shows, the percentage selected on the settings panel directly affects the displayed levels.
Setting 25 means the tool will use a quarter of the detected initial balance range for extensions beyond the IB extremes. Setting 100 means the full IB range will be used.
Traders can use these extensions as targets for breakout signals.
🔹 Fibonacci Levels
Traders can display default or custom Fibonacci levels on the IB range to trade retracements and assess the strength of market movements. Each level can be enabled or disabled and customized by level, color, and line style.
As we can see on the chart, after the IB was completed, prices were unable to fall below the 0.236 Fibonacci level. This indicates significant bullish pressure, so it is expected that prices will rise.
Traders can use these levels as guidelines to assess the strength of the side trying to penetrate the IB. In this case, the sellers were unable to move the market beyond the first level.
🔹 Initial Balance Forecast
The tool features two different forecasting methods for the current IB. By default, it takes the average of the last ten values and applies a multiplier of one.
IB Against Previous Open: averages the difference between IB extremes and the open of the previous session.
Filter by current day of the week: averages the difference between IB extremes and the open of the current session for the same day of the week.
This feature allows traders to see the difference between the current IB and the average of the last IBs. It makes it very easy to interpret: if the current IB is higher than the average, buyers are in control; if it is lower than the average, sellers are in control.
For example, on the left side of the chart, we can see that the last day was very bullish because the IB was completely above the forecasted value. This is the IB mean of the last ten trading days.
On the right, we can see that on Monday, September 15, the IB traded slightly higher but within the forecasted value of the IB mean of the last ten Mondays. In this case, it is within expectations.
🔶 SETTINGS
Display Last X IBs: Select how many IBs to display.
Initial Balance: Choose a custom session or enable the Auto feature.
Breakouts: Enable or disable breakouts. Choose custom session or enable the Auto feature.
🔹 Extensions
Top Extension: Enable or disable the top extension and choose the percentage of IB to use.
Bottom extension: Enable or disable the bottom extension and choose the percentage of IB to use.
🔹 Fibonacci Levels
Display Fibonacci: Enable or disable Fibonacci levels.
Reverse: Reverse Fibonacci levels.
Levels, Colors & Style
Display Labels: Enable or disable labels and choose text size.
🔹 Forecast
Display Forecast: Select the forecast method.
- IB Against Previous Open: Calculates the average difference between the IB high and low and the previous day's IB open price.
- Filter by Current Day of Week: Calculates the average difference between the IB high and low and the IB open price for the same day of the week.
Forecast Memory: The number of data points used to calculate the average.
Forecast Multiplier: This multiplier will be applied to the average. Bigger numbers will result in wider predicted ranges.
Forecast Colors: Choose from a variety of colors.
Forecast Style: Choose a line style.
🔹 Style
Initial Balance Colors
Extension Transparency: Choose the extension's transparency. 0 is solid, and 100 is fully transparent.
Global Market Clock Pro🌍✨ Global Market Clock Pro is a market session visualizer that combines utility and fun on your charts! 📊⏰ This indicator includes three analog clocks representing the Tokyo, London, and New York sessions, added in an entertaining way to make analysis more enjoyable and dynamic. 😊 Each clock clearly shows the session start and end times through arcs and distinctive markers, making it easier to identify active market periods. 💡
Also, a statistics table is added offering detailed information for each session:
📊 Percentage Change : Displays the price variation between sessions.
💰 Price Range : Highlights volatility within each session.
📈 Session Volume : Evaluates market activity based on traded volume.
📊 Average Volatility : Helps measure price fluctuations over time.
📌 Mean (Average Close) : Calculated by dividing the sum of closing prices of each bar by the total number of bars recorded during the session. This value gives you a reference for average price behavior, helping you detect general trends and key support/resistance levels. 📉
📌 Max Range (Maximum Range) : Represents the largest difference recorded between the highest and lowest prices during the session. This indicator is crucial for identifying volatility peaks, as it shows how far the market moved during its most active moments. 🔥
⚠️ VERY IMPORTANT : This tool works best only in timeframes under 4 hours ! ⏳
By integrating these data points directly into your chart, this indicator becomes a powerful tool to align your strategies with market activity in each session. Whether you're a day trader or a long-term investor, Global Market Clock Pro provides clear, data-driven insights to enhance decision-making. 💻📈
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🌍✨ Global Market Clock Pro es un visualizador de sesiones de mercado que combina utilidad y diversión en tus gráficos. 📊⏰ Este indicador incluye tres relojes analógicos que representan las sesiones de Tokio, Londres y Nueva York, agregados de manera entretenida para hacer el análisis más ameno y dinámico. 😊 Cada reloj muestra con claridad los horarios de inicio y cierre de sesión mediante arcos y marcadores distintivos, facilitando la identificación de los periodos activos del mercado. 💡
Además, se añade una tabla de estadísticas que ofrece información detallada de cada sesión:
📊 Cambio porcentual : Muestra la variación de precio entre sesiones.
💰 Rango de precios : Destaca la volatilidad dentro de cada sesión.
📈 Volumen de sesión : Evalúa la actividad del mercado mediante el volumen negociado.
📊 Volatilidad promedio : Ayuda a medir las fluctuaciones del precio a lo largo del tiempo.
📌 Mean (Promedio de Cierre) : Se calcula dividiendo la suma de los precios de cierre de cada barra entre el número total de barras registradas durante la sesión. Este valor te brinda una referencia del comportamiento medio del precio, permitiéndote detectar tendencias generales y niveles clave de soporte o resistencia. 📉
📌 Max Range (Rango Máximo) : Representa la mayor diferencia registrada entre el precio más alto y el más bajo durante la sesión. Este indicador es fundamental para identificar los picos de volatilidad, ya que muestra hasta qué punto el mercado se movió en sus momentos de mayor actividad. 🔥
⚠️ ¡MUY IMPORTANTE! : Esta herramienta funciona mejor solo en temporalidades menores a 4 horas . ⏳
Al integrar estos datos directamente en el gráfico, este indicador se convierte en una herramienta poderosa para sincronizar tus estrategias con la actividad del mercado en cada sesión. Ya seas un trader intradía o un inversor a largo plazo, Global Market Clock Pro proporciona claridad basada en datos para mejorar la toma de decisiones. 💻📈
🚀 ¡No dejes pasar la oportunidad de optimizar tu experiencia de trading con esta innovadora herramienta! ✨
Advanced Time Dividers & Killzones IndicatorOverview
A comprehensive Pine Script v6 indicator that displays customizable time period dividers and trading session killzones on your chart. Perfect for intraday traders who need clear visual separation of time periods and want to identify key trading sessions.
✨ Features
Time Period Dividers
Weekly Lines: Vertical lines marking the start of each week
Monthly Lines: Vertical lines marking the start of each month
Quarterly Lines: Vertical lines marking the start of each quarter (Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4)
Yearly Lines: Vertical lines marking the start of each year
Trading Session Killzones
London Session: 2:00-5:00 GMT (Blue shaded box)
New York Session: 7:00-10:00 GMT (Green shaded box)
London Close: 10:00-12:00 GMT (Orange shaded box)
Asia Session: 20:00-00:00 GMT (Pink shaded box)
🎨 Customization Options
Display Controls
Toggle each time divider type individually
Toggle each killzone individually
Adjust historical and future display range
Show/hide labels on dividers and killzones
Style Customization
Line Styles: Choose between Solid, Dashed, or Dotted lines
Line Width: Adjustable from 1 to 5 pixels
Colors: Fully customizable colors for each element with transparency control
Label Size: Choose from Tiny, Small, Normal, or Large
Period Settings
Control how many bars to display in the past (0-5000)
Control how many bars to display in the future (0-1000)
📋 Usage Instructions
Add to Chart: Add the indicator to any chart
Select Timeframe: Works best on intraday timeframes (1H, 15min, 5min) for killzones
Customize: Open settings to enable/disable features and customize colors
Trading: Use the dividers to identify time periods and killzones to spot high-liquidity sessions
💡 Trading Applications
Time Dividers
Weekly/Monthly Analysis: Identify major time period transitions
Market Structure: Analyze how price behaves at period boundaries
Event Correlation: Align with economic calendar events
Killzones
High Liquidity Periods: Trade during peak market activity
ICT Strategy: Follows Inner Circle Trader killzone concepts
Session-Based Trading: Focus on specific trading sessions
Volatility Windows: Identify when major moves typically occur
⚙️ Technical Details
Version: Pine Script v6
Type: Overlay indicator
Max Lines: 500 (optimized performance)
Max Boxes: 500 (for killzone visualization)
Timezone: GMT/UTC for killzones
Memory Efficient: Automatic cleanup of old objects
🎯 Best Practices
Combine with Price Action: Use dividers to frame your analysis
Focus on Killzones: Most significant price moves occur during these sessions
Adjust Transparency: Find the right balance between visibility and chart clarity
Use Labels Wisely: Toggle labels on/off based on your needs
Timeframe Selection: Use lower timeframes (≤1H) to see killzones clearly
📝 Notes
Killzone times are in GMT/UTC timezone
Works on all instruments (Forex, Crypto, Stocks, Futures)
Optimized for performance with automatic memory management
Fully compatible with other indicators
🔄 Updates & Support
This indicator is actively maintained. Feel free to suggest improvements or report issues in the comments.
JK_Traders_Reality_LibLibrary "JK_Traders_Reality_Lib"
This library contains common elements used in Traders Reality scripts
calcPvsra(pvsraVolume, pvsraHigh, pvsraLow, pvsraClose, pvsraOpen, redVectorColor, greenVectorColor, violetVectorColor, blueVectorColor, darkGreyCandleColor, lightGrayCandleColor)
calculate the pvsra candle color and return the color as well as an alert if a vector candle has apperared.
Situation "Climax"
Bars with volume >= 200% of the average volume of the 10 previous chart TFs, or bars
where the product of candle spread x candle volume is >= the highest for the 10 previous
chart time TFs.
Default Colors: Bull bars are green and bear bars are red.
Situation "Volume Rising Above Average"
Bars with volume >= 150% of the average volume of the 10 previous chart TFs.
Default Colors: Bull bars are blue and bear are violet.
Parameters:
pvsraVolume (float) : the instrument volume series (obtained from request.sequrity)
pvsraHigh (float) : the instrument high series (obtained from request.sequrity)
pvsraLow (float) : the instrument low series (obtained from request.sequrity)
pvsraClose (float) : the instrument close series (obtained from request.sequrity)
pvsraOpen (float) : the instrument open series (obtained from request.sequrity)
redVectorColor (simple color) : red vector candle color
greenVectorColor (simple color) : green vector candle color
violetVectorColor (simple color) : violet/pink vector candle color
blueVectorColor (simple color) : blue vector candle color
darkGreyCandleColor (simple color) : regular volume candle down candle color - not a vector
lightGrayCandleColor (simple color) : regular volume candle up candle color - not a vector
@return
adr(length, barsBack)
Parameters:
length (simple int) : how many elements of the series to calculate on
barsBack (simple int) : starting possition for the length calculation - current bar or some other value eg last bar
@return adr the adr for the specified lenght
adrHigh(adr, fromDo)
Calculate the ADR high given an ADR
Parameters:
adr (float) : the adr
fromDo (simple bool) : boolean flag, if false calculate traditional adr from high low of today, if true calcualte from exchange midnight
@return adrHigh the position of the adr high in price
adrLow(adr, fromDo)
Parameters:
adr (float) : the adr
fromDo (simple bool) : boolean flag, if false calculate traditional adr from high low of today, if true calcualte from exchange midnight
@return adrLow the position of the adr low in price
splitSessionString(sessXTime)
given a session in the format 0000-0100:23456 split out the hours and minutes
Parameters:
sessXTime (simple string) : the session time string usually in the format 0000-0100:23456
@return
calcSessionStartEnd(sessXTime, gmt)
calculate the start and end timestamps of the session
Parameters:
sessXTime (simple string) : the session time string usually in the format 0000-0100:23456
gmt (simple string) : the gmt offset string usually in the format GMT+1 or GMT+2 etc
@return
drawOpenRange(sessXTime, sessXcol, showOrX, gmt)
draw open range for a session
Parameters:
sessXTime (simple string) : session string in the format 0000-0100:23456
sessXcol (simple color) : the color to be used for the opening range box shading
showOrX (simple bool) : boolean flag to toggle displaying the opening range
gmt (simple string) : the gmt offset string usually in the format GMT+1 or GMT+2 etc
@return void
drawSessionHiLo(sessXTime, showRectangleX, showLabelX, sessXcolLabel, sessXLabel, gmt, sessionLineStyle)
Parameters:
sessXTime (simple string) : session string in the format 0000-0100:23456
showRectangleX (simple bool)
showLabelX (simple bool)
sessXcolLabel (simple color) : the color to be used for the hi/low lines and label
sessXLabel (simple string) : the session label text
gmt (simple string) : the gmt offset string usually in the format GMT+1 or GMT+2 etc
sessionLineStyle (simple string) : the line stile for the session high low lines
@return void
calcDst()
calculate market session dst on/off flags
@return indicating if DST is on or off for a particular region
timestampPreviousDayOfWeek(previousDayOfWeek, hourOfDay, gmtOffset, oneWeekMillis)
Timestamp any of the 6 previous days in the week (such as last Wednesday at 21 hours GMT)
Parameters:
previousDayOfWeek (simple string) : Monday or Satruday
hourOfDay (simple int) : the hour of the day when psy calc is to start
gmtOffset (simple string) : the gmt offset string usually in the format GMT+1 or GMT+2 etc
oneWeekMillis (simple int) : the amount if time for a week in milliseconds
@return the timestamp of the psy level calculation start time
getdayOpen()
get the daily open - basically exchange midnight
@return the daily open value which is float price
newBar(res)
new_bar: check if we're on a new bar within the session in a given resolution
Parameters:
res (simple string) : the desired resolution
@return true/false is a new bar for the session has started
toPips(val)
to_pips Convert value to pips
Parameters:
val (float) : the value to convert to pips
@return the value in pips
rLabel(ry, rtext, rstyle, rcolor, valid, labelXOffset)
a function that draws a right aligned lable for a series during the current bar
Parameters:
ry (float) : series float the y coordinate of the lable
rtext (simple string) : the text of the label
rstyle (simple string) : the style for the lable
rcolor (simple color) : the color for the label
valid (simple bool) : a boolean flag that allows for turning on or off a lable
labelXOffset (int) : how much to offset the label from the current position
rLabelOffset(ry, rtext, rstyle, rcolor, valid, labelOffset)
a function that draws a right aligned lable for a series during the current bar
Parameters:
ry (float) : series float the y coordinate of the lable
rtext (string) : the text of the label
rstyle (simple string) : the style for the lable
rcolor (simple color) : the color for the label
valid (simple bool) : a boolean flag that allows for turning on or off a lable
labelOffset (int)
rLabelLastBar(ry, rtext, rstyle, rcolor, valid, labelXOffset)
a function that draws a right aligned lable for a series only on the last bar
Parameters:
ry (float) : series float the y coordinate of the lable
rtext (string) : the text of the label
rstyle (simple string) : the style for the lable
rcolor (simple color) : the color for the label
valid (simple bool) : a boolean flag that allows for turning on or off a lable
labelXOffset (int) : how much to offset the label from the current position
drawLine(xSeries, res, tag, xColor, xStyle, xWidth, xExtend, isLabelValid, xLabelOffset, validTimeFrame)
a function that draws a line and a label for a series
Parameters:
xSeries (float) : series float the y coordinate of the line/label
res (simple string) : the desired resolution controlling when a new line will start
tag (simple string) : the text for the lable
xColor (simple color) : the color for the label
xStyle (simple string) : the style for the line
xWidth (simple int) : the width of the line
xExtend (simple string) : extend the line
isLabelValid (simple bool) : a boolean flag that allows for turning on or off a label
xLabelOffset (int)
validTimeFrame (simple bool) : a boolean flag that allows for turning on or off a line drawn
drawLineDO(xSeries, res, tag, xColor, xStyle, xWidth, xExtend, isLabelValid, xLabelOffset, validTimeFrame)
a function that draws a line and a label for the daily open series
Parameters:
xSeries (float) : series float the y coordinate of the line/label
res (simple string) : the desired resolution controlling when a new line will start
tag (simple string) : the text for the lable
xColor (simple color) : the color for the label
xStyle (simple string) : the style for the line
xWidth (simple int) : the width of the line
xExtend (simple string) : extend the line
isLabelValid (simple bool) : a boolean flag that allows for turning on or off a label
xLabelOffset (int)
validTimeFrame (simple bool) : a boolean flag that allows for turning on or off a line drawn
drawPivot(pivotLevel, res, tag, pivotColor, pivotLabelColor, pivotStyle, pivotWidth, pivotExtend, isLabelValid, validTimeFrame, levelStart, pivotLabelXOffset)
draw a pivot line - the line starts one day into the past
Parameters:
pivotLevel (float) : series of the pivot point
res (simple string) : the desired resolution
tag (simple string) : the text to appear
pivotColor (simple color) : the color of the line
pivotLabelColor (simple color) : the color of the label
pivotStyle (simple string) : the line style
pivotWidth (simple int) : the line width
pivotExtend (simple string) : extend the line
isLabelValid (simple bool) : boolean param allows to turn label on and off
validTimeFrame (simple bool) : only draw the line and label at a valid timeframe
levelStart (int) : basically when to start drawing the levels
pivotLabelXOffset (int) : how much to offset the label from its current postion
@return the pivot line series
getPvsraFlagByColor(pvsraColor, redVectorColor, greenVectorColor, violetVectorColor, blueVectorColor, lightGrayCandleColor)
convert the pvsra color to an internal code
Parameters:
pvsraColor (color) : the calculated pvsra color
redVectorColor (simple color) : the user defined red vector color
greenVectorColor (simple color) : the user defined green vector color
violetVectorColor (simple color) : the user defined violet vector color
blueVectorColor (simple color) : the user defined blue vector color
lightGrayCandleColor (simple color) : the user defined regular up candle color
@return pvsra internal code
updateZones(pvsra, direction, boxArr, maxlevels, pvsraHigh, pvsraLow, pvsraOpen, pvsraClose, transperancy, zoneupdatetype, zonecolor, zonetype, borderwidth, coloroverride, redVectorColor, greenVectorColor, violetVectorColor, blueVectorColor)
a function that draws the unrecovered vector candle zones
Parameters:
pvsra (int) : internal code
direction (simple int) : above or below the current pa
boxArr (array) : the array containing the boxes that need to be updated
maxlevels (simple int) : the maximum number of boxes to draw
pvsraHigh (float) : the pvsra high value series
pvsraLow (float) : the pvsra low value series
pvsraOpen (float) : the pvsra open value series
pvsraClose (float) : the pvsra close value series
transperancy (simple int) : the transparencfy of the vecor candle zones
zoneupdatetype (simple string) : the zone update type
zonecolor (simple color) : the zone color if overriden
zonetype (simple string) : the zone type
borderwidth (simple int) : the width of the border
coloroverride (simple bool) : if the color overriden
redVectorColor (simple color) : the user defined red vector color
greenVectorColor (simple color) : the user defined green vector color
violetVectorColor (simple color) : the user defined violet vector color
blueVectorColor (simple color) : the user defined blue vector color
cleanarr(arr)
clean an array from na values
Parameters:
arr (array) : the array to clean
@return if the array was cleaned
calcPsyLevels(oneWeekMillis, showPsylevels, psyType, sydDST)
calculate the psy levels
4 hour res based on how mt4 does it
mt4 code
int Li_4 = iBarShift(NULL, PERIOD_H4, iTime(NULL, PERIOD_W1, Li_0)) - 2 - Offset;
ObjectCreate("PsychHi", OBJ_TREND, 0, Time , iHigh(NULL, PERIOD_H4, iHighest(NULL, PERIOD_H4, MODE_HIGH, 2, Li_4)), iTime(NULL, PERIOD_W1, 0), iHigh(NULL, PERIOD_H4,
iHighest(NULL, PERIOD_H4, MODE_HIGH, 2, Li_4)));
so basically because the session is 8 hours and we are looking at a 4 hour resolution we only need to take the highest high an lowest low of 2 bars
we use the gmt offset to adjust the 0000-0800 session to Sydney open which is at 2100 during dst and at 2200 otherwize. (dst - spring foward, fall back)
keep in mind sydney is in the souther hemisphere so dst is oposite of when london and new york go into dst
Parameters:
oneWeekMillis (simple int) : a constant value
showPsylevels (simple bool) : should psy levels be calculated
psyType (simple string) : the type of Psylevels - crypto or forex
sydDST (bool) : is Sydney in DST
@return
adrHiLo(length, barsBack, fromDO)
Parameters:
length (simple int) : how many elements of the series to calculate on
barsBack (simple int) : starting possition for the length calculation - current bar or some other value eg last bar
fromDO (simple bool) : boolean flag, if false calculate traditional adr from high low of today, if true calcualte from exchange midnight
@return adr, adrLow and adrHigh - the adr, the position of the adr High and adr Low with respect to price
drawSessionHiloLite(sessXTime, showRectangleX, showLabelX, sessXcolLabel, sessXLabel, gmt, sessionLineStyle, sessXcol)
Parameters:
sessXTime (simple string) : session string in the format 0000-0100:23456
showRectangleX (simple bool)
showLabelX (simple bool)
sessXcolLabel (simple color) : the color to be used for the hi/low lines and label
sessXLabel (simple string) : the session label text
gmt (simple string) : the gmt offset string usually in the format GMT+1 or GMT+2 etc
sessionLineStyle (simple string) : the line stile for the session high low lines
sessXcol (simple color) : - the color for the box color that will color the session
@return void
msToHmsString(ms)
converts milliseconds into an hh:mm string. For example, 61000 ms to '0:01:01'
Parameters:
ms (int) : - the milliseconds to convert to hh:mm
@return string - the converted hh:mm string
countdownString(openToday, closeToday, showMarketsWeekends, oneDay)
that calculates how much time is left until the next session taking the session start and end times into account. Note this function does not work on intraday sessions.
Parameters:
openToday (int) : - timestamps of when the session opens in general - note its a series because the timestamp was created using the dst flag which is a series itself thus producing a timestamp series
closeToday (int) : - timestamp of when the session closes in general - note its a series because the timestamp was created using the dst flag which is a series itself thus producing a timestamp series
@return a countdown of when next the session opens or 'Open' if the session is open now
showMarketsWeekends (simple bool)
oneDay (simple int)
countdownStringSyd(sydOpenToday, sydCloseToday, showMarketsWeekends, oneDay)
that calculates how much time is left until the next session taking the session start and end times into account. special case of intraday sessions like sydney
Parameters:
sydOpenToday (int)
sydCloseToday (int)
showMarketsWeekends (simple bool)
oneDay (simple int)
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!
Overnight High/LowThe script identifies the Overnight High (the highest price) and Overnight Low (the lowest price) for a trading instrument during a specified overnight session. It then plots these levels on the chart for reference in subsequent trading sessions.
Key Features:
Time Settings:
The script defines the start (startHour) and end (endHour + endMinute) times for the overnight session.
The session spans across two calendar days, such as 5:00 PM (17:00) to 9:30 AM (09:30).
Tracking High and Low:
During the overnight session, the script dynamically tracks:
Overnight High: The highest price reached during the session.
Overnight Low: The lowest price reached during the session.
Reset Mechanism:
After the overnight session ends (at the specified end time), the script resets the overnightHigh and overnightLow variables, preparing for the next session.
Visual Representation:
The script uses horizontal dotted lines to plot:
A green line for the Overnight High.
A red line for the Overnight Low.
These lines extend to the right of the chart, providing visual reference points for traders.
How It Works:
Session Detection:
The script checks whether the current time falls within the overnight session:
If the hour is greater than or equal to the start hour (e.g., 17:00).
Or if the hour is less than or equal to the end hour (e.g., 09:30), considering the next day.
The end minute (e.g., 30 minutes past the hour) is also considered for precision.
High and Low Calculation:
During the overnight session:
If the overnightHigh is not yet defined, it initializes with the current candle's high.
If already defined, it updates by comparing the current candle's high to the existing overnightHigh using the math.max function.
Similarly, overnightLow is initialized or updated using the math.min function.
Post-Session Reset:
After the session ends, the script clears the overnightHigh and overnightLow variables by setting them to na (not available).
Line Drawing:
The script draws horizontal dotted lines for the Overnight High and Low during and after the session.
The lines extend indefinitely to the right of the chart.
Benefits:
Visual Aid: Helps traders quickly identify overnight support and resistance levels, which are critical for intraday trading.
Automation: Removes the need for manually plotting these levels each day.
Customizable: Time settings can be adjusted to match different markets or trading strategies.
This script is ideal for traders who use the overnight range as part of their analysis for breakouts, reversals, or trend continuation strategies.
chrono_utilsLibrary "chrono_utils"
Collection of objects and common functions that are related to datetime windows session days and time
ranges. The main purpose of this library is to handle time-related functionality and make it easy to reason about a
future bar checking if it will be part of a predefined session and/or inside a datetime window. All existing session
functionality I found in the documentation e.g. "not na(time(timeframe, session, timezone))" are not suitable for
strategy scripts, since the execution of the orders is delayed by one bar, due to the script execution happening at
the bar close. Moreover, a history operator with a negative value that looks forward is not allowed in any pinescript
expression. So, a prediction for the next bar using the bars_back argument of "time()"" and "time_close()" was
necessary. Thus, I created this library to overcome this small but very important limitation. In the meantime, I
added useful functionality to handle session-based behavior. An interesting utility that emerged from this
development is the data anomaly detection where a comparison between the prediction and the actual value is happening.
If those two values are different then a data inconsistency happened between the prediction bar and the actual bar
(probably due to a holiday, half session day, a timezone change etc..)
exTimezone(timezone)
exTimezone - Convert extended timezone to timezone string
Parameters:
timezone (simple string) : - The timezone or a special string
Returns: string representing the timezone
nameOfDay(day)
nameOfDay - Convert the day id into a short nameOfDay
Parameters:
day (int) : - The day id to convert
Returns: - The short name of the day
today()
today - Get the day id of this day
Returns: - The day id
nthDayAfter(day, n)
nthDayAfter - Get the day id of n days after the given day
Parameters:
day (int) : - The day id of the reference day
n (int) : - The number of days to go forward
Returns: - The day id of the day that is n days after the reference day
nextDayAfter(day)
nextDayAfter - Get the day id of next day after the given day
Parameters:
day (int) : - The day id of the reference day
Returns: - The day id of the next day after the reference day
nthDayBefore(day, n)
nthDayBefore - Get the day id of n days before the given day
Parameters:
day (int) : - The day id of the reference day
n (int) : - The number of days to go forward
Returns: - The day id of the day that is n days before the reference day
prevDayBefore(day)
prevDayBefore - Get the day id of previous day before the given day
Parameters:
day (int) : - The day id of the reference day
Returns: - The day id of the previous day before the reference day
tomorrow()
tomorrow - Get the day id of the next day
Returns: - The next day day id
normalize(num, min, max)
normalizeHour - Check if number is inthe range of
Parameters:
num (int)
min (int)
max (int)
Returns: - The normalized number
normalizeHour(hourInDay)
normalizeHour - Check if hour is valid and return a noralized hour range from
Parameters:
hourInDay (int)
Returns: - The normalized hour
normalizeMinute(minuteInHour)
normalizeMinute - Check if minute is valid and return a noralized minute from
Parameters:
minuteInHour (int)
Returns: - The normalized minute
monthInMilliseconds(mon)
monthInMilliseconds - Calculate the miliseconds in one bar of the timeframe
Parameters:
mon (int) : - The month of reference to get the miliseconds
Returns: - The number of milliseconds of the month
barInMilliseconds()
barInMilliseconds - Calculate the miliseconds in one bar of the timeframe
Returns: - The number of milliseconds in one bar
method to_string(this)
to_string - Formats the time window into a human-readable string
Namespace types: DateTimeWindow
Parameters:
this (DateTimeWindow) : - The time window object with the from and to datetimes
Returns: - The string of the time window
method to_string(this)
to_string - Formats the session days into a human-readable string with short day names
Namespace types: SessionDays
Parameters:
this (SessionDays) : - The session days object with the day selection
Returns: - The string of the session day short names
method to_string(this)
to_string - Formats the session time into a human-readable string
Namespace types: SessionTime
Parameters:
this (SessionTime) : - The session time object with the hour and minute of the time of the day
Returns: - The string of the session time
method to_string(this)
to_string - Formats the session time into a human-readable string
Namespace types: SessionTimeRange
Parameters:
this (SessionTimeRange) : - The session time range object with the start and end time of the daily session
Returns: - The string of the session time
method to_string(this)
to_string - Formats the session into a human-readable string
Namespace types: Session
Parameters:
this (Session) : - The session object with the day and the time range selection
Returns: - The string of the session
method init(this, fromDateTime, toDateTime)
init - Initialize the time window object from boolean values of each session day
Namespace types: DateTimeWindow
Parameters:
this (DateTimeWindow) : - The time window object that will hold the from and to datetimes
fromDateTime (int) : - The starting datetime of the time window
toDateTime (int) : - The ending datetime of the time window
Returns: - The time window object
method init(this, refTimezone, chTimezone, fromDateTime, toDateTime)
init - Initialize the time window object from boolean values of each session day
Namespace types: DateTimeWindow
Parameters:
this (DateTimeWindow) : - The time window object that will hold the from and to datetimes
refTimezone (simple string) : - The timezone of reference of the 'from' and 'to' dates
chTimezone (simple string) : - The target timezone to convert the 'from' and 'to' dates
fromDateTime (int) : - The starting datetime of the time window
toDateTime (int) : - The ending datetime of the time window
Returns: - The time window object
method init(this, sun, mon, tue, wed, thu, fri, sat)
init - Initialize the session days object from boolean values of each session day
Namespace types: SessionDays
Parameters:
this (SessionDays) : - The session days object that will hold the day selection
sun (bool) : - Is Sunday a trading day?
mon (bool) : - Is Monday a trading day?
tue (bool) : - Is Tuesday a trading day?
wed (bool) : - Is Wednesday a trading day?
thu (bool) : - Is Thursday a trading day?
fri (bool) : - Is Friday a trading day?
sat (bool) : - Is Saturday a trading day?
Returns: - The session days object
method init(this, unixTime)
init - Initialize the object from the hour and minute of the session time in exchange timezone (syminfo.timezone)
Namespace types: SessionTime
Parameters:
this (SessionTime) : - The session time object with the hour and minute of the time of the day
unixTime (int) : - The unix time
Returns: - The session time object
method init(this, hourInDay, minuteInHour)
init - Initialize the object from the hour and minute of the session time in exchange timezone (syminfo.timezone)
Namespace types: SessionTime
Parameters:
this (SessionTime) : - The session time object with the hour and minute of the time of the day
hourInDay (int) : - The hour of the time
minuteInHour (int) : - The minute of the time
Returns: - The session time object
method init(this, hourInDay, minuteInHour, refTimezone)
init - Initialize the object from the hour and minute of the session time
Namespace types: SessionTime
Parameters:
this (SessionTime) : - The session time object with the hour and minute of the time of the day
hourInDay (int) : - The hour of the time
minuteInHour (int) : - The minute of the time
refTimezone (string) : - The timezone of reference of the 'hour' and 'minute'
Returns: - The session time object
method init(this, startTime, endTime)
init - Initialize the object from the start and end session time in exchange timezone (syminfo.timezone)
Namespace types: SessionTimeRange
Parameters:
this (SessionTimeRange) : - The session time range object that will hold the start and end time of the daily session
startTime (SessionTime) : - The time the session begins
endTime (SessionTime) : - The time the session ends
Returns: - The session time range object
method init(this, startTimeHour, startTimeMinute, endTimeHour, endTimeMinute, refTimezone)
init - Initialize the object from the start and end session time
Namespace types: SessionTimeRange
Parameters:
this (SessionTimeRange) : - The session time range object that will hold the start and end time of the daily session
startTimeHour (int) : - The time hour the session begins
startTimeMinute (int) : - The time minute the session begins
endTimeHour (int) : - The time hour the session ends
endTimeMinute (int) : - The time minute the session ends
refTimezone (string)
Returns: - The session time range object
method init(this, days, timeRanges)
init - Initialize the session object from session days and time range
Namespace types: Session
Parameters:
this (Session) : - The session object that will hold the day and the time range selection
days (SessionDays) : - The session days object that defines the days the session is happening
timeRanges (array) : - The array of all the session time ranges during a session day
Returns: - The session object
method init(this, days, timeRanges, names, colors)
init - Initialize the session object from session days and time range
Namespace types: SessionView
Parameters:
this (SessionView) : - The session view object that will hold the session, the names and the color selections
days (SessionDays) : - The session days object that defines the days the session is happening
timeRanges (array) : - The array of all the session time ranges during a session day
names (array) : - The array of the names of the sessions
colors (array) : - The array of the colors of the sessions
Returns: - The session object
method get_size_in_secs(this)
get_size_in_secs - Count the seconds from start to end in the given timeframe
Namespace types: DateTimeWindow
Parameters:
this (DateTimeWindow) : - The time window object with the from and to datetimes
Returns: - The number of seconds inside the time widow for the given timeframe
method get_size_in_secs(this)
get_size_in_secs - Calculate the seconds inside the session
Namespace types: SessionTimeRange
Parameters:
this (SessionTimeRange) : - The session time range object with the start and end time of the daily session
Returns: - The number of seconds inside the session
method get_size_in_bars(this)
get_size_in_bars - Count the bars from start to end in the given timeframe
Namespace types: DateTimeWindow
Parameters:
this (DateTimeWindow) : - The time window object with the from and to datetimes
Returns: - The number of bars inside the time widow for the given timeframe
method get_size_in_bars(this)
get_size_in_bars - Calculate the bars inside the session
Namespace types: SessionTimeRange
Parameters:
this (SessionTimeRange) : - The session time range object with the start and end time of the daily session
Returns: - The number of bars inside the session for the given timeframe
method is_bar_included(this, offset_forward)
is_bar_included - Check if the given bar is between the start and end dates of the window
Namespace types: DateTimeWindow
Parameters:
this (DateTimeWindow) : - The time window object with the from and to datetimes
offset_forward (simple int) : - The number of bars forward. Default is 1
Returns: - Whether the current bar is inside the datetime window
method is_bar_included(this, offset_forward)
is_bar_included - Check if the given bar is inside the session as defined by the input params (what "not na(time(timeframe.period, this.to_sess_string()) )" should return if you could write it
Namespace types: Session
Parameters:
this (Session) : - The session with the day and the time range selection
offset_forward (simple int) : - The bar forward to check if it is between the from and to datetimes. Default is 1
Returns: - Whether the current time is inside the session
method to_sess_string(this)
to_sess_string - Formats the session days into a session string with day ids
Namespace types: SessionDays
Parameters:
this (SessionDays) : - The session days object
Returns: - The string of the session day ids
method to_sess_string(this)
to_sess_string - Formats the session time into a session string
Namespace types: SessionTime
Parameters:
this (SessionTime) : - The session time object with the hour and minute of the time of the day
Returns: - The string of the session time
method to_sess_string(this)
to_sess_string - Formats the session time into a session string
Namespace types: SessionTimeRange
Parameters:
this (SessionTimeRange) : - The session time range object with the start and end time of the daily session
Returns: - The string of the session time
method to_sess_string(this)
to_sess_string - Formats the session into a session string
Namespace types: Session
Parameters:
this (Session) : - The session object with the day and the time range selection
Returns: - The string of the session
method from_sess_string(this, sess)
from_sess_string - Initialize the session days object from the session string
Namespace types: SessionDays
Parameters:
this (SessionDays) : - The session days object that will hold the day selection
sess (string) : - The session string part that represents the days
Returns: - The session days object
method from_sess_string(this, sess)
from_sess_string - Initialize the session time object from the session string in exchange timezone (syminfo.timezone)
Namespace types: SessionTime
Parameters:
this (SessionTime) : - The session time object that will hold the hour and minute of the time
sess (string) : - The session string part that represents the time HHmm
Returns: - The session time object
method from_sess_string(this, sess, refTimezone)
from_sess_string - Initialize the session time object from the session string
Namespace types: SessionTime
Parameters:
this (SessionTime) : - The session time object that will hold the hour and minute of the time
sess (string) : - The session string part that represents the time HHmm
refTimezone (simple string) : - The timezone of reference of the 'hour' and 'minute'
Returns: - The session time object
method from_sess_string(this, sess)
from_sess_string - Initialize the session time range object from the session string in exchange timezone (syminfo.timezone)
Namespace types: SessionTimeRange
Parameters:
this (SessionTimeRange) : - The session time range object that will hold the start and end time of the daily session
sess (string) : - The session string part that represents the time range HHmm-HHmm
Returns: - The session time range object
method from_sess_string(this, sess, refTimezone)
from_sess_string - Initialize the session time range object from the session string
Namespace types: SessionTimeRange
Parameters:
this (SessionTimeRange) : - The session time range object that will hold the start and end time of the daily session
sess (string) : - The session string part that represents the time range HHmm-HHmm
refTimezone (simple string) : - The timezone of reference of the time ranges
Returns: - The session time range object
method from_sess_string(this, sess)
from_sess_string - Initialize the session object from the session string in exchange timezone (syminfo.timezone)
Namespace types: Session
Parameters:
this (Session) : - The session object that will hold the day and the time range selection
sess (string) : - The session string that represents the session HHmm-HHmm,HHmm-HHmm:ddddddd
Returns: - The session time range object
method from_sess_string(this, sess, refTimezone)
from_sess_string - Initialize the session object from the session string
Namespace types: Session
Parameters:
this (Session) : - The session object that will hold the day and the time range selection
sess (string) : - The session string that represents the session HHmm-HHmm,HHmm-HHmm:ddddddd
refTimezone (simple string) : - The timezone of reference of the time ranges
Returns: - The session time range object
method nth_day_after(this, day, n)
nth_day_after - The nth day after the given day that is a session day (true) in the object
Namespace types: SessionDays
Parameters:
this (SessionDays) : - The session days object with the day selection
day (int) : - The day id of the reference day
n (int) : - The number of days after
Returns: - The day id of the nth session day of the week after the given day
method nth_day_before(this, day, n)
nth_day_before - The nth day before the given day that is a session day (true) in the object
Namespace types: SessionDays
Parameters:
this (SessionDays) : - The session days object with the day selection
day (int) : - The day id of the reference day
n (int) : - The number of days after
Returns: - The day id of the nth session day of the week before the given day
method next_day(this)
next_day - The next day that is a session day (true) in the object
Namespace types: SessionDays
Parameters:
this (SessionDays) : - The session days object with the day selection
Returns: - The day id of the next session day of the week
method previous_day(this)
previous_day - The previous day that is session day (true) in the object
Namespace types: SessionDays
Parameters:
this (SessionDays) : - The session days object with the day selection
Returns: - The day id of the previous session day of the week
method get_sec_in_day(this)
get_sec_in_day - Count the seconds since the start of the day this session time represents
Namespace types: SessionTime
Parameters:
this (SessionTime) : - The session time object with the hour and minute of the time of the day
Returns: - The number of seconds passed from the start of the day until that session time
method get_ms_in_day(this)
get_ms_in_day - Count the milliseconds since the start of the day this session time represents
Namespace types: SessionTime
Parameters:
this (SessionTime) : - The session time object with the hour and minute of the time of the day
Returns: - The number of milliseconds passed from the start of the day until that session time
method is_day_included(this, day)
is_day_included - Check if the given day is inside the session days
Namespace types: SessionDays
Parameters:
this (SessionDays) : - The session days object with the day selection
day (int) : - The day to check if it is a trading day
Returns: - Whether the current day is included in the session days
DateTimeWindow
DateTimeWindow - Object that represents a datetime window with a beginning and an end
Fields:
fromDateTime (series int) : - The beginning of the datetime window
toDateTime (series int) : - The end of the datetime window
SessionDays
SessionDays - Object that represent the trading days of the week
Fields:
days (map) : - The map that contains all days of the week and their session flag
SessionTime
SessionTime - Object that represents the time (hour and minutes)
Fields:
hourInDay (series int) : - The hour of the day that ranges from 0 to 24
minuteInHour (series int) : - The minute of the hour that ranges from 0 to 59
minuteInDay (series int) : - The minute of the day that ranges from 0 to 1440. They will be calculated based on hourInDay and minuteInHour when method is called
SessionTimeRange
SessionTimeRange - Object that represents a range that extends from the start to the end time
Fields:
startTime (SessionTime) : - The beginning of the time range
endTime (SessionTime) : - The end of the time range
isOvernight (series bool) : - Whether or not this is an overnight time range
Session
Session - Object that represents a session
Fields:
days (SessionDays) : - The map of the trading days
timeRanges (array) : - The array with all time ranges of the session during the trading days
SessionView
SessionView - Object that visualize a session
Fields:
sess (Session) : - The Session object to be visualized
names (array) : - The names of the session time ranges
colors (array) : - The colors of the session time ranges
ICT Kill Zones PanelICT Kill Zones Panel - Clean & Simple Trading Sessions Indicator
A simple, objective indicator to identify ICT Kill Zones with real-time status and smart visual highlighting based on New York timezone.
WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT:
Traditional indicators clutter charts with dozens of colored boxes from past sessions. This tool provides a clean alternative:
- Real-time information panel showing current active session
- Smart dual-transparency painting: ACTIVE session displays stronger (more visible), historical sessions display softer (less clutter)
- Accurate session timing: Only shows active when session is actually happening
- Mobile-optimized size for phone trading
- Professional interface that doesn't interfere with price action
FEATURES:
- Real-Time Detection: Panel uses actual NYC time (timenow) to show which session is active NOW
- Precise Timing: Sessions activate ONLY during their specific time windows - all zones show inactive outside trading hours
- Smart Visual System: Currently active session has stronger background color, past sessions are softer
- Color Synchronization: Active session color in panel matches chart background color automatically
- Clean Highlighting: Optional background painting with adjustable transparency levels
- Full Customization: 9 panel positions, 4 sizes (Mobile/Small/Normal/Large), fully customizable colors
- All Sessions: Asian (20:00-01:00), London (02:00-05:00), NY AM (08:00-11:00), London Close (10:00-12:00), NY PM (13:00-16:00)
KILL ZONE SCHEDULE (NYC TIME):
1. Asian: 20:00 - 01:00 (5 hours)
2. INACTIVE: 01:00 - 02:00
3. London: 02:00 - 05:00 (3 hours)
4. INACTIVE: 05:00 - 08:00
5. NY AM: 08:00 - 11:00 (3 hours) - overlaps with London Close
6. London Close: 10:00 - 12:00 (2 hours) - overlaps with NY AM
7. INACTIVE: 12:00 - 13:00
8. NY PM: 13:00 - 16:00 (3 hours)
9. INACTIVE: 16:00 - 20:00
During INACTIVE periods, all sessions show as inactive in the panel.
COLOR SYSTEM:
ALL COLORS ARE FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE:
- Each Kill Zone has its own color setting (Asian, London, NY AM, London Close, NY PM)
- Default colors shown in screenshots are just examples
- Active session in panel: displays with its assigned color (e.g., green for NY AM by default)
- Same color appears on chart background with adjustable transparency
- Inactive sessions in panel: display with gray (also customizable)
- Panel background and text colors: fully customizable
- Choose colors that match your chart theme
The green color shown for active sessions in examples is the DEFAULT color for NY AM - you can change it to any color you prefer.
TRANSPARENCY SYSTEM EXPLAINED:
ACTIVE SESSION (happening right now):
- Default 70% transparency = STRONGER/MORE VISIBLE background
- Instantly shows which Kill Zone is unfolding
- Panel row highlights with the session's assigned color
- Chart background displays same color stronger
HISTORICAL SESSIONS (already passed):
- Default 90% transparency = SOFTER/LESS VISIBLE background
- Provides context without visual clutter
- Panel rows show gray (inactive color)
- Both transparency levels fully adjustable in settings
MOBILE OPTIMIZED:
Select "Mobile" panel size for optimal viewing on phone screens - compact layout perfect for smaller displays.
REPAINTING BEHAVIOR:
Panel Status & Colors: Update in real-time as sessions change - panel color switches to match the new active session (intentional for current awareness)
Active Session Highlighting: Adjusts in real-time to show current session stronger on chart
Historical Background Colors: Do NOT repaint - accurately mark when sessions occurred
Session Activation: Sessions activate and deactivate precisely at their scheduled times
CUSTOMIZATION:
- Panel: 9 positions, 4 sizes including Mobile
- Colors: Individual customizable color for each Kill Zone
- Panel Colors: Customizable background, text, and inactive zone colors
- Transparency: Separate controls for active (default 70%) and historical (default 90%) sessions
- Toggle: Show/hide individual zones
- Chart Painting: On/off
HOW TO USE:
1. Add to chart - panel appears top-right
2. Active session displays with its assigned color in panel and stronger on chart
3. Panel shows all zones as inactive during non-trading hours (accurate timing)
4. Panel color automatically changes when new session begins
5. Adjust all colors in settings to match your preferences
6. Adjust transparency settings for optimal visibility
7. Use "Mobile" size for phone trading
BEST FOR:
- ICT traders timing entries during high-liquidity periods
- Smart money concepts (FVG, Order Blocks, Liquidity)
- Traders who want clean charts with essential information
- Traders needing accurate session timing without false signals
- Mobile traders needing compact, clear displays
- Traders who want to customize colors to match their chart theme
TECHNICAL:
- Works on all timeframes
- Built with Pine Script v6
- NYC timezone with automatic DST adjustment
- Precise hour-based session detection
- Lightweight and optimized
- Open source
FEEDBACK WELCOME:
All comments, critiques, and suggestions are welcome! Your input helps improve this tool for the trading community.
Created by ivrank13 for traders who value simplicity, accuracy, and clean charts.
© 2026 ivrank13. All Rights Reserved.
#ICT #KillZones #SmartMoney #ForexSessions #CleanCharts #MobileTrading #CustomColors #AccurateTiming
[Statistics] killzone SFPSFP Statistics (ICT Sessions)
This indicator automatically finds and draws the high and low of the Asia, London, and New York trading sessions. It then hunts for Swing Failure Patterns (SFPs) that sweep these key session levels.
The main purpose of this script is to gather statistics on when these high-probability SFPs occur, allowing you to map out and identify the times of day when they are most frequent.
How to Use This Indicator
Set Your SFP Timeframe: In the settings, choose the timeframe you want to hunt for SFPs on (e.g., 1H, 15m). Important: You must also set your main chart to this exact same timeframe for the statistics to be collected correctly.
Define Your Sessions: Go to the "Session Definitions" tab.
Set the Global Timezone to your preferred trading timezone (e.g., "America/New_York"). This controls all session times and table times.
Adjust the start and end times for Asia, London, and NY AM sessions.
You can turn off sessions you don't want to track (like NY Lunch or NY PM).
You can also change the colors and text style for the session boxes here.
Set Confirmation Bars: In "SFP Engine Settings," the "Confirmation Bars" (default is 2) defines how many bars must close after the SFP bar without invalidating the level. An SFP is only "confirmed" and drawn after this period.
0 = Confirms immediately on the SFP candle's close.
2 = Confirms 2 bars after the SFP candle's close.
Read the Statistics: The "Custom SFP Statistics" table will appear on your chart. This table logs every confirmed SFP and tells you:
Which time of day they happen most.
How many were Bearish (swept a high) vs. Bullish (swept a low).
It's set by default to show the "Top 20" most frequent times, sorted chronologically.
Filter Your Chart (Optional): If your chart feels cluttered, go to "Visual Time Filter" and turn it ON.
Set a time window (e.g., "09:30-11:00").
The indicator will now only draw SFP signals that occurred within that specific time window. This is perfect for focusing on a single killzone.
How to Set Up Alerts
You can set up server-side alerts to be notified every time a new SFP is confirmed.
Check the "Enable SFP Alerts" box at the top of the indicator's settings.
Click the "Alert" button (alarm clock icon) on the TradingView toolbar.
In the "Condition" dropdown, select "SFP Statistics (ICT Sessions)".
In the second dropdown, choose "Any alert() function call".
Most Important Step: In the "Message" box, delete any default text and type in this exact placeholder:
{{alert_message}}
Set the trigger to "Once Per Bar Close".
Click "Create".
How Alerts Work (Triggers & Filtering)
Trigger: Alerts are tied to the confirmed signal. An alert will only fire after your "Confirmation Bars" have passed and the SFP is locked in. This prevents you from getting alerts on fake-outs.
Alert Filtering: The alerts are linked to the "Visual Time Filter". If you turn on the Visual Time Filter (e.g., to 09:30-11:00), you will only receive alerts for SFPs that are confirmed within that time window. If an SFP happens at 14:00, the script will ignore it, it will not be drawn, and it will not send you an alert. This allows you to get alerts only for the session you are actively trading.
Note: This is a first draft of this indicator. I will continue to work on it and improve it over time, as it may still contain small bugs.
Acknowledgements:
A big thank you to TFO (tradeforopp). The session detection logic and the visual style for the session boxes were adapted from his excellent "ICT Killzones & Pivots " indicator.
Globex Trap w/ percentage [SLICKRICK]Globex Trap w/ Percentage
Overview
The Globex Trap w/ Percentage indicator is a powerful tool designed to help traders identify high-probability trading opportunities by analyzing price action during the Globex (overnight) session and regular trading hours. By combining Globex session ranges with Supply & Demand zones, this indicator highlights potential "trap" areas where significant price reactions may occur. Additionally, it calculates the Globex session range as a percentage of the daily Average True Range (ATR), providing valuable context for assessing market volatility.
This indicator is ideal for traders in futures markets or other instruments traded during Globex sessions, offering a visual and analytical edge for spotting key price levels and potential reversals or breakouts.
Key Features
Globex Session Tracking:
Visualizes the high and low of the Globex session (default: 3:00 PM to 6:30 AM PST) with customizable time settings.
Displays a semi-transparent box to mark the Globex range, with labels for "Globex High" and "Globex Low."
Calculates the Globex range as a percentage of the daily ATR, displayed as a label for quick reference.
Supply & Demand Zones:
Identifies Supply & Demand zones during regular trading hours (default: 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PST) with customizable time settings.
Draws semi-transparent boxes to highlight these zones, aiding in the identification of key support and resistance areas.
Trap Area Identification:
Highlights potential trap zones where Globex ranges and Supply & Demand zones overlap, indicating areas where price may reverse or consolidate due to trapped traders.
Customizable Settings:
Adjust Globex and Supply & Demand session times to suit your trading preferences.
Toggle visibility of Globex and Supply & Demand zones independently.
Customize box colors for better chart readability.
Set the lookback period (default: 10 days) to control how many historical zones are displayed.
Configure the ATR length (default: 14) for the percentage calculation.
PST Timezone Default:
All times are based on Pacific Standard Time (PST) by default, ensuring accurate session tracking for users in this timezone or those aligning with U.S. West Coast market hours.
Recommended Usage
Timeframes: Best used on 1-hour charts or lower (e.g., 15-minute, 5-minute) for precise entry and exit points.
Markets: Optimized for futures (e.g., ES, NQ, CL) and other instruments traded during Globex sessions.
Historical Data: Ensure at least 10 days of historical data for optimal visualization of zones.
Strategy Integration: Use the indicator to identify potential reversals or breakouts at Globex highs/lows or Supply & Demand zones. The ATR percentage provides context for whether the Globex range is significant relative to typical daily volatility.
How It Works
Globex Session:
Tracks the high and low prices during the user-defined Globex session (default: 3:00 PM to 6:30 AM PST).
When the session ends, a box is drawn from the start to the end of the session, capturing the high and low prices.
Labels are placed at the midpoint of the session, showing "Globex High," "Globex Low," and the range as a percentage of the daily ATR (e.g., "75.23% of Daily ATR").
Supply & Demand Zones:
Tracks the high and low prices during the user-defined regular trading hours (default: 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PST).
Draws a box to mark these zones, which often act as key support or resistance levels.
ATR Percentage:
Calculates the Globex range (high minus low) and divides it by the daily ATR to express it as a percentage.
This metric helps traders gauge whether the overnight price movement is significant compared to the instrument’s typical volatility.
Time Handling:
Uses PST (UTC-8) for all time calculations, ensuring accurate session timing for users aligning with this timezone.
Properly handles overnight sessions that cross midnight, ensuring seamless tracking.
Input Settings
Globex Session Settings:
Show Globex Session: Enable/disable Globex session visualization (default: true).
Globex Start/End Time: Set the start and end times for the Globex session (default: 3:00 PM to 6:30 AM PST).
Globex Box Color: Customize the color of the Globex session box (default: semi-transparent gray).
Supply & Demand Zone Settings:
Show Supply & Demand Zone: Enable/disable zone visualization (default: true).
Zone Start/End Time: Set the start and end times for Supply & Demand zones (default: 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM PST).
Zone Box Color: Customize the color of the zone box (default: semi-transparent aqua).
General Settings:
Days to Look Back: Number of historical days to display zones (default: 10).
ATR Length: Period for calculating the daily ATR (default: 14).
Notes
All times are in Pacific Standard Time (PST). Adjust the start and end times if your market operates in a different timezone or if you prefer different session windows.
The indicator is optimized for instruments with active Globex sessions, such as futures. Results may vary for non-24/5 markets.
A typo in the label "Globe Low" (should be "Globex Low") will be corrected in future updates.
Ensure your TradingView chart is set to display sufficient historical data to view the full lookback period.
Why Use This Indicator?
The Globex Trap w/ Percentage indicator provides a unique combination of session-based range analysis, Supply & Demand zone identification, and volatility context via the ATR percentage. Whether you’re a day trader, swing trader, or scalper, this tool helps you:
Pinpoint key price levels where institutional traders may act.
Assess the significance of overnight price movements relative to daily volatility.
Identify potential trap zones for high-probability setups.
Customize the indicator to fit your trading style and market preferences.
STOCK EXCHANGE + SILVER BULLET FRAMESThis script is an updated version of the " NY/LDN/TOK Stock Exchange Opening Hours " script.
Objective
Displays global stock exchange sessions (New York, London, Tokyo) with session frames, highs/lows, and opening lines. Includes ICT Silver Bullet windows (NY, London, Tokyo) with configurable shading. Past sessions are frozen at close, ongoing sessions update dynamically until closure, and upcoming sessions are pre-drawn. Fully customizable with options for weekends, labels, padding, opacity, and individual session toggles.
It is designed to help traders quickly interpret market context, liquidity zones, and session-based price behavior.
Main Features
Past sessions (historical data)
• Session Frames:
• Each box is frozen at the session’s close.
• The left edge aligns with the opening time, while the right edge is fixed at the closing time.
• The top and bottom reflect the highest and lowest prices during the session.
• Session Labels:
• Names (NY, LDN, TOK) displayed above the frame, aligned left, in the same color as the frame.
• Opening Lines:
• Vertical dotted lines mark the start of each session.
Ongoing and upcoming sessions (live market)
• Dynamic Session Frames:
• The right edge is locked at the future close time.
• The top and bottom update in real time as new highs and lows form.
• Labels and Lines:
• The session label is visible above the active frame.
• Opening lines are drawn as soon as the session begins.
Silver Bullet Time Windows (ICT concept)
• Highlights key liquidity windows within sessions:
• New York: 10:00–11:00 and 14:00–15:00
• London: 08:00–09:00
• Tokyo: 09:00–10:00
• Silver Bullet zones are shaded with configurable opacity (default 5%).
Customization and Options
• Enable or disable individual sessions (NY, London, Tokyo).
• Toggle weekend display (frames and Silver Bullets).
• Adjust label size, padding, and text visibility.
• Control frame opacity (default 0%).
• Optimized memory management with automatic pruning of old graphical objects.
Weekday Signal [QuantAlchemy]### Weekday Signal Indicator
#### Overview
The "Weekday Signal " indicator offers a method for triggering entry and exit signals based on specific weekdays and defined trading sessions. This allows traders to tailor their strategies to time slots and days, ensuring strategic execution and optimal trading periods.
Additionally, this indicator exposes signals for external use in other scripts, enabling integration with additional trading strategies or indicators, thereby enhancing its utility and flexibility for trading systems.
#### Definitions
- **Weekday Signal**: An indicator designed to trigger entry and exit signals based on specific weekdays within defined trading sessions.
- **Time Zone**: The local or preferred time zone setting to match market hours across global exchanges.
- **Trading Session**: The specific hours within a day when the trading signals are active.
#### Plots
- **Enter Signal**: Plots a signal when the conditions for entering a trade are met.
- **Exit Signal**: Plots a signal when the conditions for exiting a trade are met.
#### Properties
- **Flexible Time Zones**: Allows users to set their preferred time zone to align with global market hours.
- **Customizable Entry and Exit Days**: Users can select specific weekdays for entry and exit signals.
- **Defined Trading Sessions**: Users can define trading session hours to restrict signals to optimal market times.
- **Visual Indicators**: Provides clear visual plots and background colors on the chart to indicate when entry and exit criteria are met.
- **Dual Group Configuration**: Separate controls for entry and exit setups, offering flexibility in managing trading signals.
#### How to Read
1. **Green Background**: Indicates a potential entry signal.
2. **Red Background**: Indicates a potential exit signal.
3. **Status Line and Data Window**: Shows a value of 1 when an entry or exit condition is met and 0 otherwise.
#### Proposed Interpretations
- **Entry Signals**: When the background turns green and the status line/data window shows a value of 1, it indicates a potential time to enter a trade based on the selected weekday and session.
- **Exit Signals**: When the background turns red and the status line/data window shows a value of 1, it indicates a potential time to exit a trade based on the selected weekday and session.
#### Essential Knowledge
- **Weekdays and Trading Sessions**: Understanding the significance of specific trading days and sessions can help in optimizing trade timings.
- **Time Zones**: Correctly setting the time zone ensures alignment with market hours and accurate signal generation.
#### Deeper Concepts
- **Signal Filtering**: The script uses the `time_filter` library to determine if the current time falls within the defined entry or exit periods.
#### Typical Use Cases
- **Intraday Trading**: Traders who want to restrict their trades to specific weekdays and trading sessions.
- **Strategy Integration**: Users can integrate the signals from this indicator into broader trading strategies or other Pine Scripts using the signals as an external reference to an input.
#### Limitations
- **Time Zone Settings**: Incorrect time zone settings can lead to misaligned signals.
- **Trading Sessions**: Signals are limited to the defined trading session hours, which may not cover all market conditions.
#### Final Thoughts
The "Weekday Signal " indicator is a tool for traders looking to refine their entry and exit points based on specific days and sessions. By leveraging customizable time zones and trading sessions, traders can refine their strategic execution.
#### Disclaimer
This indicator is for educational purposes only and should not be construed as financial advice. Trading involves risk, and you should consult with a qualified financial advisor before making any trading decisions.
TRIZONACCI_Mean reversal_signalsMarket State Engine
Deterministic Confidence-Scoring System for TradingView
A professional-grade PineScript v5 indicator that scores market conditions from 0-100, helping traders identify high-quality trading opportunities through systematic structure analysis, VWAP positioning, order flow dynamics, and time-based context.
🎯 Overview
The Market State Engine is not a trading bot—it's a noise-reduction and opportunity-ranking system designed to filter market conditions and surface only the highest-quality setups.
Instead of blindly taking every signal, this indicator:
✅ Scores market conditions objectively (0-100 scale)
✅ Filters out low-probability setups automatically
✅ Classifies opportunities into A, A+, and A++ grades
✅ Alerts only on confirmed structure shifts with supporting context
✅ Keeps the human in control - provides intelligence, not automation
Philosophy: Reduce Noise. Enforce Discipline. Surface Quality.
🚀 Key Features
Deterministic Scoring - No black boxes, fully explainable logic
Multi-Factor Analysis - Combines 4 independent market state components
Structure-First Approach - Only alerts on confirmed pivot breaks
VWAP Mean Reversion Logic - Directional filtering based on VWAP zones
Order Flow Proxy - CVD divergence and confirmation detection
Session-Aware Scoring - Prioritizes high-volume New York sessions
Alert De-Duplication - One alert per unique structure shift
Zero Repainting - Uses confirmed pivots only (left=2, right=2)
Fully Configurable - All parameters exposed as inputs
Visual Feedback - VWAP bands, setup labels, and real-time score panel
📊 Scoring System (0-100)
The Market State Engine evaluates four independent components, each contributing up to 25 points for a maximum total score of 100.
🎯 Component Breakdown
Component Max Points Description
VWAP Context 25 Measures price deviation from session VWAP
Structure Shift 25 Confirms pivot breakout (HARD GATE)
CVD Alignment 25 Detects order flow divergence/confirmation
Time-of-Day 25 Identifies high-probability trading sessions
1️⃣ VWAP Context (Max 25 Points)
Purpose: Identifies extreme price deviations from fair value for mean-reversion opportunities.
VWAP (Volume-Weighted Average Price) is calculated session-anchored to New York market time, with standard deviation bands creating zones of opportunity.
Band Structure:
1st Band: ±1σ from VWAP (fair value zone)
2nd Band: ±2σ from VWAP (moderate deviation)
3rd Band: ±3σ from VWAP (extreme deviation)
Scoring Logic (Exclusive):
Price in 3rd VWAP Band (>2σ and ≤3σ) → +25 points
Price in 2nd VWAP Band (>1σ and ≤2σ) → +15 points
Otherwise (inside 1σ or beyond 3σ) → 0 points
Key Insight: The further price stretches from VWAP, the higher the probability of mean reversion.
2️⃣ Structure Shift (Max 25 Points) — HARD GATE
Purpose: Confirms momentum shift through confirmed pivot breakouts.
⚠️ CRITICAL: Structure shift is mandatory. If no valid structure shift occurs, the total score becomes 0 regardless of other factors.
Detection Method:
Uses TradingView's ta.pivothigh() and ta.pivotlow() functions with locked parameters:
Left bars: 2
Right bars: 2
Source: Configurable (Wick or Body)
Break confirmation: Candle close only
Bullish Structure Shift:
✅ Prior swing high exists (confirmed pivot)
✅ Current candle closes above swing high + tick buffer
✅ Must occur in VWAP 2nd or 3rd band
✅ VWAP Filter: Price must be at or below VWAP (lower bands)
Bearish Structure Shift:
✅ Prior swing low exists (confirmed pivot)
✅ Current candle closes below swing low - tick buffer
✅ Must occur in VWAP 2nd or 3rd band
✅ VWAP Filter: Price must be at or above VWAP (upper bands)
Scoring:
Valid structure shift → +25 points
No structure shift → Total score = 0
Tick Buffer: Default 5 ticks (configurable) - prevents false breaks from minor price noise.
3️⃣ CVD Alignment (Max 25 Points)
Purpose: Detects institutional order flow through volume delta analysis.
CVD (Cumulative Volume Delta) is a proxy for order flow:
Close > Open → +Volume (buying pressure)
Close < Open → -Volume (selling pressure)
Scoring Logic:
Condition Points Description
Divergence +25 Price makes higher high + CVD makes lower high (bearish)
Price makes lower low + CVD makes higher low (bullish)
Confirmation +20 Price and CVD both make higher highs or lower lows
Neutral 0 No clear divergence or confirmation
Lookback Window: Last 20 bars (configurable) - prevents stale divergences.
Key Insight: Divergences suggest weakening momentum, while confirmations validate the trend.
4️⃣ Time-of-Day Context (Max 25 Points)
Purpose: Prioritizes high-volume, high-volatility New York sessions.
Scored Sessions (America/New_York timezone):
Session Time Range (NY) Points Description
Pre-Market 03:00 - 04:00 +25 Early liquidity injection
Market Open 09:30 - 11:30 +25 Highest volume period
Off-Hours All other times 0 Lower probability setups
Key Insight: Structure shifts during active sessions have higher follow-through probability.
🏆 Setup Classification
Setups are graded based on total score thresholds (configurable):
Grade Score Range Typical Components Quality Level
A++ Setup ≥90 All 4 factors aligned
(VWAP 3rd band + Structure + CVD + Session) Premium - Rare
A+ Setup ≥75 Structure + VWAP + CVD or Session
(3 of 4 factors) High - Select
A Setup ≥60 Structure + VWAP + Session
(Minimum viable setup) Good - Regular
No Grade <60 Insufficient confluence Filtered out
Default Thresholds:
A Setup: 60 points
A+ Setup: 75 points
A++ Setup: 90 points
📥 Installation
Step 1: Download the Indicator
Download the market_state_engine.pine file from this repository.
Step 2: Add to TradingView
Open TradingView
Open the Pine Editor (bottom panel)
Click "New" → "Blank indicator"
Delete all default code
Paste the contents of market_state_engine.pine
Click "Add to Chart"
Step 3: Configure for Your Symbol
Click the gear icon next to the indicator name
Adjust Tick Size for your instrument:
ES futures: 0.25
NQ futures: 0.25
Stocks: 0.01
Save settings
⚙️ Configuration
Symbol Settings
Parameter Default Description
Tick Size 0.25 Minimum price movement for your symbol
Tick Buffer Count 5 Ticks beyond swing for valid break
VWAP Settings
Parameter Default Description
VWAP Band 1 (σ) 1.0 1st standard deviation multiplier
VWAP Band 2 (σ) 2.0 2nd standard deviation multiplier
VWAP Band 3 (σ) 3.0 3rd standard deviation multiplier
Session Settings
Parameter Default Description
Session 1 0300-0400 Pre-market window (NY time)
Session 2 0930-1130 Market open window (NY time)
Score Thresholds
Parameter Default Description
A Setup Threshold 60 Minimum score for A grade
A+ Setup Threshold 75 Minimum score for A+ grade
A++ Setup Threshold 90 Minimum score for A++ grade
CVD Settings
Parameter Default Description
CVD Divergence Lookback 20 Maximum bars for divergence detection
Swing Settings
Parameter Default Options Description
Swing Detection Method Wick Wick / Body Use high/low or open/close for pivots
Visual Settings
Parameter Default Description
Show VWAP Bands ✅ Display VWAP and standard deviation bands
Show Setup Labels ✅ Display setup markers on chart
Show Score Panel ✅ Display real-time score breakdown
📖 How to Use
Step 1: Apply to 1-Minute Chart
⚠️ The indicator is locked to 1-minute timeframe - do not use on other timeframes.
Step 2: Understand the Visual Signals
Setup Labels
Green Triangle (▲) - Bullish (Long) setup detected
Red Triangle (▼) - Bearish (Short) setup detected
Label shows Grade (A/A+/A++) and Total Score
VWAP Bands
Yellow Line - Session VWAP (fair value)
Blue Bands - ±1σ (fair value zone)
Purple Bands - ±2σ (moderate deviation)
Red Bands - ±3σ (extreme deviation)
Score Panel (Top Right)
Real-time breakdown of all four components:
Component Score
VWAP Zone 15/25
Structure 25/25
CVD 20/25
Session 25/25
TOTAL 85/100 (A+)
Step 3: Interpret Signals
Valid Long Setup:
✅ Green triangle below candle
✅ Price in lower VWAP bands (below VWAP)
✅ Structure shift breaks swing high
✅ Score ≥60
Valid Short Setup:
✅ Red triangle above candle
✅ Price in upper VWAP bands (above VWAP)
✅ Structure shift breaks swing low
✅ Score ≥60
Step 4: Set Up Alerts (See Alert Conditions section)
🚦 Signal Filters (VWAP Zone Logic)
The indicator uses directional VWAP filtering to prevent counter-trend signals:
Long Signals (Green)
Only allowed when price is AT or BELOW VWAP
✅ Lower 2nd band (-2σ to -1σ)
✅ Lower 3rd band (-3σ to -2σ)
✅ At VWAP exactly
❌ BLOCKED in upper bands (above VWAP)
Logic: Longs when price is stretched below fair value (mean reversion)
Short Signals (Red)
Only allowed when price is AT or ABOVE VWAP
✅ Upper 2nd band (+1σ to +2σ)
✅ Upper 3rd band (+2σ to +3σ)
✅ At VWAP exactly
❌ BLOCKED in lower bands (below VWAP)
Logic: Shorts when price is stretched above fair value (mean reversion)
🎨 Visual Elements
Chart Overlays
Element Color Description
VWAP Line Yellow Session-anchored fair value
±1σ Bands Blue Fair value zone (no score)
±2σ Bands Purple Moderate deviation (15 pts)
±3σ Bands Red Extreme deviation (25 pts)
Swing Highs Red ▼ Confirmed pivot highs
Swing Lows Green ▲ Confirmed pivot lows
Session Background Light Green Active high-value session
Setup Labels
Bullish Setup:
A+
▲ 75
Green label below candle, shows grade and score
Bearish Setup:
A++
▼ 90
Red label above candle, shows grade and score
Score Panel
Real-time table in top-right corner:
Individual component scores (0-25 each)
Total score (0-100)
Current setup grade (A/A+/A++)
Updates in real-time as market conditions change
🔔 Alert Conditions
Setting Up Alerts
Method 1: Built-in Alert Conditions
Click "Create Alert" in TradingView
Select Market State Engine as condition
Choose alert type:
Bullish Setup - Long signals only
Bearish Setup - Short signals only
Any Setup - All signals
Set to "Once Per Bar Close"
Configure notification method (app, email, webhook)
Method 2: Custom Alert Message
Alert messages include full breakdown:
A+ Setup Detected (Score: 85)
Components: VWAP(25) + Structure(25) + CVD(20) + Time(15)
CVD State: Confirmation
Direction: Long
Timeframe: 1m
Alert Behavior
✅ One alert per unique pivot break - no spam
✅ Fires on candle close only - no repainting
✅ Minimum score filter - only A grade or higher (≥60)
✅ Direction-specific - separate bullish/bearish conditions
⚠️ No cooldown between different pivots - multiple alerts per session allowed if different swing levels break
🔧 Technical Details
Timeframe Lock
Required: 1-minute chart only
Reason: Scoring model calibrated for 1m micro-structure
Future: Multi-timeframe support planned for v2
Timezone Configuration
Hard-coded: America/New_York
Session Detection: Uses TradingView's native session functions
Consistency: All time-based logic uses NY timezone
Swing Detection Parameters
Locked to specification:
ta.pivothigh(source, left=2, right=2)
ta.pivotlow(source, left=2, right=2)
Implications:
Pivots confirmed 2 bars after formation
No repainting - historical pivots don't move
4-bar minimum swing structure (2 left + pivot + 2 right)
VWAP Calculation
Type: Session-anchored (resets daily)
Source: Typical price (high + low + close) / 3
Weighting: Volume-weighted
Standard Deviation: True population standard deviation
CVD Proxy Formula
barDelta = close > open ? volume : close < open ? -volume : 0
CVD = cumulative sum of barDelta (session-reset)
Performance Limits
Max Labels: 500 (TradingView limit)
Max Bars Back: 500
Memory: Lightweight - uses only essential variables
💡 Best Practices
1. Use as a Filter, Not a Strategy
❌ Don't: Blindly take every signal
✅ Do: Use score as confluence for your existing analysis
2. Higher Grades = Better Probability
A Setups (60-74): Regular opportunities, still require discretion
A+ Setups (75-89): High-quality, multiple factors aligned
A++ Setups (90-100): Rare premium opportunities, strongest edge
3. Respect the VWAP Zone Filter
The indicator automatically blocks:
Longs in upper VWAP bands (counter-trend)
Shorts in lower VWAP bands (counter-trend)
Trust this logic - it enforces mean reversion discipline.
4. Monitor the Score Panel
Watch which components are scoring to understand why a setup formed:
Missing CVD score? → No order flow confirmation
Missing Time score? → Outside high-volume sessions
Low VWAP score? → Weak deviation from fair value
5. Combine with Risk Management
The indicator provides opportunity scoring, not position sizing:
Use stop losses based on swing structure
Scale position size with setup grade (larger on A++, smaller on A)
Set profit targets at VWAP or opposing band
6. Session Awareness
Prioritize signals during active sessions:
03:00-04:00 NY: Pre-market momentum
09:30-11:30 NY: Highest volume, tightest spreads
Off-hours signals (0 time score) are lower probability but still valid if other factors strong.
7. Understand the Hard Gate
If no structure shift occurs:
Total score = 0
No alerts fire
Other components irrelevant
Why? Structure shift confirms momentum change - without it, there's no tradable opportunity.
8. Avoid Over-Optimization
Default settings are well-calibrated:
Don't chase "perfect" parameters
Test changes on historical data before live use
Document any modifications
9. Leverage Alert De-Duplication
The indicator prevents spam automatically:
One alert per unique swing break
New swing levels = new alerts
No need to manually filter notifications
10. Supplement with Price Action
Use the indicator alongside:
Support/resistance levels
Order flow footprint charts
Volume profile
Market internals (breadth, TICK, etc.)
📚 Example Scenarios
Example 1: A++ Premium Setup (Score: 95)
Price: In lower 3rd VWAP band (-2.8σ) → VWAP: 25 pts
Structure: Close breaks swing high → Structure: 25 pts
CVD: Price LL + CVD HL (bullish div) → CVD: 25 pts
Time: 10:15 AM NY (market open) → Time: 25 pts
Direction: LONG (price below VWAP) → Valid
Grade: A++ (95/100)
Interpretation: All factors aligned - premium mean-reversion long opportunity.
Example 2: A+ Strong Setup (Score: 80)
Price: In upper 2nd VWAP band (+1.5σ) → VWAP: 15 pts
Structure: Close breaks swing low → Structure: 25 pts
CVD: Price HH + CVD LH (bearish div) → CVD: 25 pts
Time: 2:00 PM NY (off-hours) → Time: 0 pts
Direction: SHORT (price above VWAP) → Valid
Grade: A+ (65/100)
Interpretation: Strong setup despite off-hours, bearish divergence adds confidence.
Example 3: Filtered Setup (Score: 0)
Price: In upper 3rd VWAP band (+2.5σ) → VWAP: 25 pts (if allowed)
Structure: Close breaks swing high → Structure: BLOCKED
CVD: Price HH + CVD HH (confirmation) → CVD: 20 pts (if allowed)
Time: 10:00 AM NY → Time: 25 pts (if allowed)
Direction: LONG (price ABOVE VWAP) → ❌ INVALID ZONE
Grade: None (0/100) - NO ALERT
Interpretation: VWAP filter blocked long signal in upper band - prevents counter-trend trade.
🛠️ Troubleshooting
No Signals Appearing
✅ Verify you're on 1-minute chart
✅ Check Tick Size matches your symbol
✅ Ensure VWAP Bands are visible
✅ Wait for confirmed pivots (requires at least 5 bars of history)
Alerts Not Firing
✅ Confirm alert is set to "Once Per Bar Close"
✅ Check score threshold (must be ≥60 by default)
✅ Verify VWAP zone filter isn't blocking signals
✅ Check that structure shift is actually occurring
Score Always Zero
✅ No structure shift detected (hard gate active)
✅ Price may not be in valid VWAP zone (2nd or 3rd band)
✅ Insufficient swing history (wait for pivots to form)
Too Many/Too Few Signals
Too many signals:
Increase A Setup Threshold (e.g., 70 instead of 60)
Increase Tick Buffer Count (reduces false breaks)
Too few signals:
Decrease A Setup Threshold (e.g., 50 instead of 60)
Decrease Tick Buffer Count (more sensitive to breaks)
📜 License
This indicator is provided under the Mozilla Public License 2.0.
🤝 Credits
Developed as a professional trading tool for systematic opportunity identification.
Philosophy: Reduce noise. Enforce discipline. Keep the human in control.
📞 Support
For questions, issues, or feature requests, please consult:
This README documentation
The specification document (pinescript_market_state_engine_spec.docx)
Inline code comments in market_state_engine.pine
🔄 Version History
v1.0 (Current)
Initial release
4-component scoring model (VWAP + Structure + CVD + Time)
VWAP zone directional filtering
Alert de-duplication
Configurable inputs
Real-time score panel
Session-aware logic
🎓 Understanding the Numbers
Quick Reference Card
Score Range Grade Quality Typical Use
90-100 A++ Premium Highest conviction trades
75-89 A+ High Strong probability setups
60-74 A Good Acceptable with discretion
0-59 None Filtered Skip or wait for confluence
Component Contribution Examples
Minimum A Setup (60 points):
Structure (25) + VWAP 3rd band (25) + Time (25) = 75 ✅
Typical A+ Setup (75 points):
Structure (25) + VWAP 2nd band (15) + CVD confirm (20) + Time (25) = 85 ✅
Maximum A++ Setup (100 points):
Structure (25) + VWAP 3rd band (25) + CVD divergence (25) + Time (25) = 100 ✅
🎯 Final Reminder
This is NOT a trading bot.
This is NOT financial advice.
This is a decision-support tool.
Always:
✅ Use proper risk management
✅ Understand the logic before trading
✅ Backtest on your symbols
✅ Keep the human in control
Happy Trading! 📈
Power Hour Money StrategyDescription of the Pine Script Code: "Power Hour Money Strategy"
This Pine Script strategy, "Power Hour Money Strategy," is designed to trade based on the alignment of multiple time frames (month, week, day, and hour). The strategy aims to enter long or short positions depending on whether all selected time frames are in sync (all green for long positions, all red for short positions). Additionally, the script includes configurations for trading during specific sessions and automatically closing positions at the end of the trading day.
Core Features:
1. Time Frame Sync Check:
- The strategy evaluates whether the current price is higher than the opening price for the month, week, day, and hour to determine if each time frame is "green" (bullish) or "red" (bearish).
2. Session Control:
- The user can select between different trading sessions:
- "NY Session 9:30-11:30"
- "Extended NY Session 8-4"
- "All Sessions"
- Trades are only executed if the current time falls within the selected session.
3. Trailing Stop Mechanism:
- The strategy includes an optional trailing stop mechanism for both long and short positions.
- The trailing stop is configured with a percentage loss from the current price to protect gains.
4. End-of-Day Position Management:
- An option is provided to automatically close all positions at the end of the trading day (5:45 PM Eastern Time).
Detailed Code Breakdown:
1. Input Settings:
- **Session Selection**: Allows the user to choose the trading session.
- **End-of-Day Close**: Option to automatically close positions at the end of the day.
- **Trailing Stop Loss**: Enables or disables the trailing stop loss feature and sets the percentage for long and short positions.
2. Time Frame Calculations:
- The script uses `request.security` to get the opening prices for higher time frames (monthly, weekly, daily, and hourly).
- It compares the current close price to these opening prices to determine if each time frame is green or red.
3. Session Time Definitions:
- Defines the start and end times for the NY session (9:30-11:30 AM) and the extended session (8:00 AM - 4:00 PM).
4. Trade Execution:
- The strategy checks if all selected time frames are in sync and if the current time falls within the trading session.
- If all conditions are met, it enters a long or short position.
5. Trailing Stop Loss Implementation:
- Adjusts the stop price based on the trailing percentage and the current position's size.
- Automatically exits positions if the trailing stop condition is met.
6. End-of-Day Close Implementation:
- Uses a timestamp to check if the current time is 5:45 PM Eastern Time.
- Closes all positions if the end-of-day condition is met.
7. Plotting and Logging:
- Plots indicators to visualize the green/red status of each time frame.
- Logs information about the status of each time frame for debugging and analysis.
Example Usage:
Entering a Long Position: If the month, week, day, and hour are all green and the current time is within the selected session, a long position is entered.
Entering a Short Position: If the month, week, day, and hour are all red and the current time is within the selected session, a short position is entered.
Trailing Stop: Protects gains by exiting the position if the price moves against the set trailing stop percentage.
End-of-Day Close: Automatically closes all open positions at 5:45 PM Eastern Time if enabled.
This strategy is particularly useful for traders who want to ensure that multiple time frames are in alignment before entering a trade and who wish to manage positions effectively throughout the trading day with specific session controls and trailing stops.
