Elliott Wave Expert Advisor

Elliott Wave Expert Advisor - Professional Wave Analysis Tool

OVERVIEW
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The Elliott Wave Expert Advisor is a comprehensive Pine Script indicator designed for TradingView that automates Elliott Wave analysis and generates high-probability trading signals. Built on Ralph Nelson Elliott's Wave Principle, this indicator identifies impulse wave patterns, validates them against strict Elliott Wave rules, and provides precise entry points with calculated risk management levels.

CORE FUNCTIONALITY
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1. TREND DETECTION
- Dual Moving Average system (Fast/Slow MA)
- MACD confirmation for trend strength
- Automatic trend classification (Uptrend/Downtrend/Sideways)
- Only generates signals aligned with main trend

2. SWING POINT DETECTION
- Automatic pivot high/low identification
- Configurable sensitivity (lookback periods)
- Minimum swing size filtering to reduce noise
- ZigZag visualization connecting swing points

3. WAVE IDENTIFICATION
- 5-wave impulse pattern recognition (1-2-3-4-5)
- 3-wave corrective pattern detection (A-B-C)
- Wave labels displayed on chart
- Color-coded validation status (Blue = Valid, Orange = Pending)

4. ELLIOTT WAVE RULES VALIDATION
Strictly enforces three cardinal rules:
- Rule 1: Wave 2 never retraces more than 100% of Wave 1
- Rule 2: Wave 3 is never the shortest impulse wave
- Rule 3: Wave 4 never overlaps Wave 1 price territory

5. FIBONACCI ANALYSIS
- Automatic Fibonacci retracement calculations (23.6%, 38.2%, 50%, 61.8%, 78.6%)
- Fibonacci extension projections (100%, 161.8%, 261.8%)
- Wave 3 and Wave 5 target projections
- Fibonacci-based Take Profit levels

6. SIGNAL GENERATION
- Entry signals at Wave 2 completion (catch Wave 3)
- Entry signals at Wave 4 completion (catch Wave 5)
- Automatic Stop Loss placement below/above pivot points
- Multiple Take Profit targets (TP1 at 1.618 extension, TP2 at Wave 5 projection)
- Risk/Reward ratio calculation and filtering
- Minimum R:R threshold (default 1.5:1)

7. VISUAL ELEMENTS
- Pivot markers (H/L) showing swing highs and lows
- ZigZag lines connecting swing points
- Wave number labels (1-2-3-4-5) with validation colors
- Entry signal arrows (Green = BUY, Red = SELL)
- Stop Loss lines (Red dashed)
- Take Profit lines (Green dashed and dotted)
- Real-time status dashboard showing:
* Number of pivots detected
* Wave count progress (X/5)
* Pattern validation status
* Market trend direction
* Signal active status
* Helpful tips and guidance

OPTIMAL USAGE
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• Timeframes: H1, H4, D1 (avoid M1-M5 due to noise)
• Markets: Forex majors (EUR/USD, GBP/USD), Gold (XAU/USD), Major Cryptocurrencies
• Market Conditions: Strong trending markets (avoid ranging/sideways conditions)
• Risk Management: Never risk more than 1-2% per trade
• Position Sizing: Based on calculated Stop Loss distance

CONFIGURATION PARAMETERS
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Trend Detection:
- MA Fast Period (default: 20)
- MA Slow Period (default: 50)
- MACD settings (12/26/9)

Swing Detection:
- Pivot Lookback Left/Right (default: 10/10, reduce to 5/5 for M15)
- Min Swing Size % (default: 0.1%, reduce to 0.05% for M15)

Wave Detection:
- Min Wave Size % (default: 0.5%, reduce to 0.2-0.3% for smaller timeframes)

Risk Management:
- SL Buffer % (default: 0.1%)
- TP1 Fibonacci Ratio (default: 1.618)
- Min Risk/Reward (default: 1.5)

Visualization:
- Toggle visibility for MAs, ZigZag, Wave Labels, Signals, SL/TP
- Customizable colors for all elements
- Optional trend background coloring

IMPORTANT NOTES
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• Elliott Wave analysis is subjective - this indicator implements one specific interpretation
• Works best in trending markets; automatically suppresses signals in sideways conditions
• Signals are NOT repainting after pivot confirmation
• Not a "holy grail" - combine with other analysis and proper risk management
• Requires patience - quality setups are infrequent but high-probability
• Always backtest on historical data before live trading

ELLIOTT WAVE THEORY BACKGROUND
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Elliott Wave Theory, developed by Ralph Nelson Elliott in the 1930s, proposes that market prices move in predictable wave patterns driven by investor psychology. An impulse wave consists of five sub-waves (three in the trend direction, two corrections), followed by a three-wave correction. This indicator automates the identification of these patterns and validates them against Elliott's original rules.

DISCLAIMER
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This indicator is for educational and informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own analysis and never trade with money you cannot afford to lose. The indicator provides signals based on technical analysis patterns and does not constitute financial advice.

VERSION
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v1.0 - Initial Release
Pine Script v5
Created: 2024

SUPPORT
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For detailed usage instructions, refer to the included documentation:
- usage_guide.md - Complete user manual with examples
- elliott_rules.md - Elliott Wave theory reference and implementation details