Crypto Leverage Index(OI Norm. + FR)Crypto Leverage Index (OI Z-Score + Funding Rate Signals)
(A tool for detecting speculative extremes and leverage load in crypto derivatives markets.)
Hello, fellow traders around the globe!
In today's crypto futures market, often perceived as a 'playground for large players' (whales/smart money), catching extreme leverage behavior is crucial for survival. I wanted to come up with an indicator to quickly identify such market extremes by focusing on the two most potent indicators of leveraged action: Open Interest (OI) and Funding Rate (FR). The goal is to ride on the shoulders of the market movers by anticipating their next liquidity-driven actions. hope this helps.
❗ IMPORTANT NOTE: This indicator works exclusively on Perpetual Futures or Swap Charts that provide Open Interest (OI) data.
⚪ Overview
This indicator provides a standardized view of speculative activity by calculating the Open Interest (OI) Z-Score . This score reveals when the current level of open leverage is abnormally high (premium) or low (discount) relative to its historical mean and volatility. The index is also augmented with Extreme Funding Rate Signals , which plot simple White Dots on the chart when derivative positioning (long or short bias) reaches an unsustainable, overheated level. The combination of OI volume and positioning bias offers a good method to identify potential market reversal zones driven by leverage liquidation risks (short/long squeezes).
⚪ Score Components
Open Interest Z-Score (Leverage Load)
The primary component standardizes the Open Interest value over a defined lookback `Period` (default 50). This calculation reveals the statistical deviation of current leverage from the norm.
OI Z-Score = (OI - Mean(OI)) / StDev(OI)
Funding Rate (Positioning Bias)
Calculates the approximate funding rate using a TWAP (Time-Weighted Average Price) of the Perpetual Futures Premium, combined with the standard 0.01% Interest Rate.
⚪ Extreme Condition Detection
OI Z-Score Extremes
* Premium Zone (Red Fill) : OI Z-Score is above the user-defined `Threshold` (default 2.0). Indicates high/overstretched leverage.
* Discount Zone (Green Fill) : OI Z-Score is below the user-defined negative threshold (default -2.0). Indicates low/unwinded leverage.
Funding Rate Extreme Signals (White Dots)
These appear as small White Dots ( · ) plotted at fixed levels within the indicator pane. The position indicates the bias:
* Top Dot (Excessive Longs) : Triggered when Funding Rate is greater than Abnormal Funding Rate Threshold (e.g. 0.03%). Indicates excessive Long positioning/greed and potential for a short-term reversal (Long Squeeze risk). The dot is plotted at the positive `FR Signal Plot Level`.
* Bottom Dot (Excessive Shorts) : Triggered when Funding Rate is lower than -Abnormal Funding Rate Threshold(e.g. -0.03%). Indicates excessive Short positioning/fear and potential for a short-term reversal (Short Squeeze risk). The dot is plotted at the negative `FR Signal Plot Level`.
⚪ Leverage Case Scenarios (Price, OI Dynamics & Context)
The OI Z-Score reflects the premium/discount state of *leverage* (Open Interest) , not the price. The price may not be in a premium or discount area simply because the OI is. OI only indicates the volume of outstanding futures positions. You must observe price action and candlestick patterns alongside the OI movements to determine the true contextual hint. Understanding the relationship between price and Open Interest (OI) change is key to interpreting market movements. The cases listed below represent the most common and thinkable patterns, but do not exhaust all possible market behaviors.
1. Long Build-Up (Price ▲, OI ▲): New long positions enter, confirming the rising trend.
2. Short Build-Up (Price ▼, OI ▲): New short positions enter, confirming the falling trend. Due to the inherently long-biased nature of the crypto market, this scenario is less frequently observed than Long Build-Up.
3. Long Covering/liquidation (Price ▼, OI ▼): Existing longs are closed/liquidated. This activity usually results from Panic Selling or forced long liquidation.
4. Short Covering (Price ▲, OI ▼): Existing shorts are forced to close (Short Squeeze).
5. Long Trap (Price ▲, OI ▲ or ▼): Price rises, but OI suggests new positioning that might be trapping longs. Bearish candle pattern can be often shown with the sweep.
6. Short Trap (Price ▼, OI ▲ or ▼): Warning Sign - Price falls, but OI suggests new positioning that might be trapping shorts.
⚪ Key Input Parameters
OI Z-Score
* Period (Default: 50)
Determines how many recent bars are used to calculate the rolling mean and volatility (standard deviation) of the Open Interest data.
* Z-Score Threshold (Default: 2.0)
The critical level that the OI Z-Score must cross to be considered 'extreme' (overstretched leverage).
Funding Rate
* Abnormal FR Threshold (Default: 0.03)
The absolute percentage value (e.g., 0.03%) that the Funding Rate must exceed or fall below to trigger an extreme signal dot.
* FR Signal Plot Level (Default: 4.0)
Sets the fixed vertical position (Y-level) on the Z-Score chart where the Funding Rate signal dots will appear. (e.g., 4.0 plots the dot at the Z-Score +-4.0 level).
Disclaimer
This script is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice or investment recommendations. Trading cryptocurrencies involves significant risk and you are solely responsible for your own investment decisions, based on your financial situation, objectives, and risk tolerance. The author assumes no liability for losses arising from the use of this indicator.
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Open Interest Z-Score [BackQuant]Open Interest Z-Score
A standardized pressure gauge for futures positioning that turns multi venue open interest into a Z score, so you can see how extreme current positioning is relative to its own history and where leverage is stretched, decompressing, or quietly re loading.
What this is
This indicator builds a single synthetic open interest series by aggregating futures OI across major derivatives venues, then standardises that aggregated OI into a rolling Z score. Instead of looking at raw OI or a simple change, you get a normalized signal that says "how many standard deviations away from normal is positioning right now", with optional smoothing, reference bands, and divergence detection against price.
You can render the Z score in several plotting modes:
Line for a clean, classic oscillator.
Colored line that encodes both sign and momentum of OI Z.
Oscillator histogram that makes impulses and compressions obvious.
The script also includes:
Aggregated open interest across Binance, Bybit, OKX, Bitget, Kraken, HTX, and Deribit, using multiple contract suffixes where applicable.
Choice of OI units, either coin based or converted to USD notional.
Standard deviation reference lines and adaptive extreme bands.
A flexible smoothing layer with multiple moving average types.
Automatic detection of regular and hidden divergences between price and OI Z.
Alerts for zero line and ±2 sigma crosses.
Aggregated open interest source
At the core is the same multi venue OI aggregation engine as in the OI RSI tool, adapted from NoveltyTrade's work and extended for this use case. The indicator:
Anchors on the current chart symbol and its base currency.
Loops over a set of exchanges, gated by user toggles:
Binance.
Bybit.
OKX.
Bitget.
Kraken.
HTX.
Deribit.
For each exchange, loops over several contract suffixes such as USDT.P, USD.P, USDC.P, USD.PM to cover the common perp and margin styles.
Requests OI candles for each exchange plus suffix pair into a small custom OI type that carries open, high, low and close of open interest.
Converts each OI stream into a common unit via the sw method:
In COIN mode, OI is normalized relative to the coin.
In USD mode, OI is scaled by price to approximate notional.
Exchange specific scaling factors are applied where needed to match contract multipliers.
Accumulates all valid OI candles into a single combined OI "candle" by summing open, high, low and close across venues.
The result is oiClose , a synthetic close for aggregated OI that represents cross venue positioning. If there is no valid OI data for the symbol after this process, the script throws a clear runtime error so you know the market is unsupported rather than quietly plotting nonsense.
How the Z score is computed
Once the aggregated OI close is available, the indicator computes a rolling Z score over a configurable lookback:
Define subject as the aggregated OI close.
Compute a rolling mean of this subject with EMA over Z Score Lookback Period .
Compute a rolling standard deviation over the same length.
Subtract the mean from the current OI and divide by the standard deviation.
This gives a raw Z score:
oi_z_raw = (subject − mean) ÷ stdDev .
Instead of plotting this raw value directly, the script passes it through a smoothing layer:
You pick a Smoothing Type and Smoothing Period .
Choices include SMA, HMA, EMA, WMA, DEMA, RMA, linear regression, ALMA, TEMA, and T3.
The helper ma function applies the chosen smoother to the raw Z score.
The result is oi_z , a smoothed Z score of aggregated open interest. A separate EMA with EMA Period is then applied on oi_z to create a signal line ma that can be used for crossovers and trend reads.
Plotting modes
The Plotting Type input controls how this Z score is rendered:
1) Line
In line mode:
The smoothed OI Z score is plotted as a single line using Base Line Color .
The EMA overlay is optionally plotted if Show EMA is enabled.
This is the cleanest view when you want to treat OI Z like a standard oscillator, watching for zero line crosses, swings, and divergences.
2) Colored Line
Colored line mode adds conditional color logic to the Z score:
If the Z score is above zero and rising, it is bright green, representing positive and strengthening positioning pressure.
If the Z score is above zero and falling, it shifts to a cooler cyan, representing positive but weakening pressure.
If the Z score is below zero and falling, it is bright red, representing negative and strengthening pressure (growing net de risking or shorting).
If the Z score is below zero and rising, it is dark red, representing negative but recovering pressure.
This mapping makes it easy to see not only whether OI is above or below its historical mean, but also whether that deviation is intensifying or fading.
3) Oscillator
Oscillator mode turns the Z score into a histogram:
The smoothed Z score is plotted as vertical columns around zero.
Column colors use the same conditional palette as colored line mode, based on sign and change direction.
The histogram base is zero, so bars extend up into positive Z and down into negative Z.
Oscillator mode is useful when you care about impulses in positioning, for example sharp jumps into positive Z that coincide with fast builds in leverage, or deep spikes into negative Z that show aggressive flushes.
4) None
If you only want reference lines, extreme bands, divergences, or alerts without the base oscillator, you can set plotting to None and keep the rest of the tooling active.
The EMA overlay respects plotting mode and only appears when a visible Z score line or histogram is present.
Reference lines and standard deviation levels
The Select Reference Lines input offers two styles:
Standard Deviation Levels
Plots small markers at zero.
Draws thin horizontal lines at +1, +2, −1 and −2 Z.
Acts like a classic Z score ladder, zero as mean, ±1 as normal band, ±2 as outer band.
This mode is ideal if you want a textbook statistical framing, using ±1 and ±2 sigma as standard levels for "normal" versus "extended" positioning.
Extreme Bands
Extreme bands build on the same ±1 and ±2 lines, then add:
Upper outer band between +3 and +4 Z.
Lower outer band between −3 and −4 Z.
Dynamic fill colors inside these bands:
If the Z score is positive, the upper band fill turns red with an alpha that scales with the magnitude of |Z|, capped at a chosen max strength. Stronger deviations towards +4 produce more opaque red fills.
If the Z score is negative, the lower band fill turns green with the same adaptive alpha logic, highlighting deep negative deviations.
Opposite side bands remain a faint neutral white when not in use, so they still provide structural context without shouting.
This creates a visual "danger zone" for position crowding. When the Z score enters these outer bands, open interest is many standard deviations away from its mean and you are dealing with rare but highly loaded positioning states.
Z score as a positioning pressure gauge
Because this is a Z score of aggregated open interest, it measures how unusual current positioning is relative to its own recent history, not just whether OI is rising or falling:
Z near zero means total OI is roughly in line with normal conditions for your lookback window.
Positive Z means OI is above its recent mean. The further above zero, the more "crowded" or extended positioning is.
Negative Z means OI is below its recent mean. Deep negatives often mark post flush environments where leverage has been cleared and the market is under positioned.
The smoothing options help control how much noise you want in the signal:
Short Z score lookback and short smoothing will react quickly, suited for short term traders watching intraday positioning shocks.
Longer Z score lookback with smoother MA types (EMA, RMA, T3) give a slower, more structural view of where the crowd sits over days to weeks.
Divergences between price and OI Z
The indicator includes automatic divergence detection on the Z score versus price, using pivot highs and lows:
You configure Pivot Lookback Left and Pivot Lookback Right to control swing sensitivity.
Pivots are detected on the OI Z series.
For each eligible pivot, the script compares OI Z and price at the last two pivots.
It looks for four patterns:
Regular Bullish – price makes a lower low, OI Z makes a higher low. This can indicate selling exhaustion in positioning even as price washes out. These are marked with a line and a label "ℝ" below the oscillator, in the bullish color.
Hidden Bullish – price makes a higher low, OI Z makes a lower low. This suggests continuation potential where price holds up while positioning resets. Marked with "ℍ" in the bullish color.
Regular Bearish – price makes a higher high, OI Z makes a lower high. This is a classic warning sign of trend exhaustion, where price pushes higher while OI Z fails to confirm. Marked with "ℝ" in the bearish color.
Hidden Bearish – price makes a lower high, OI Z makes a higher high. This is often seen in pullbacks within downtrends, where price retraces but positioning stretches again in the direction of the prevailing move. Marked with "ℍ" in the bearish color.
Each divergence type can be toggled globally via Show Detected Divergences . Internally, the script restricts how far back it will connect pivots, so you do not get stray signals linking very old structures to current bars.
Trading applications
Crowding and squeeze risk
Z scores are a natural way to talk about crowding:
High positive Z in aggregated OI means the market is running high leverage compared to its own norm. If price is also extended, the risk of a squeeze or sharp unwind rises.
Deep negative Z means leverage has been cleaned out. While it can be painful to sit through, this environment often sets up cleaner new trends, since there is less one sided positioning to unwind.
The extreme bands at ±3 to ±4 highlight the rare states where crowding is most intense. You can treat these events as regime markers rather than day to day noise.
Trend confirmation and fade selection
Combine Z score with price and trend:
Bull trends with positive and rising Z are supported by fresh leverage, usually more persistent.
Bull trends with flat or falling Z while price keeps grinding up can be more fragile. Divergences and extreme bands can help identify which edges you do not want to fade and which you might.
In downtrends, deep negative Z that stays pinned can mean persistent de risking. Once the Z score starts to mean revert back toward zero, it can mark the early stages of stabilization.
Event and liquidation context
Around major events, you often see:
Rapid spikes in Z as traders rush to position.
Reversal and overshoot as liquidations and forced de risking clear the book.
A move from positive extremes through zero into negative extremes as the market transitions from crowded to under exposed.
The Z score makes that path obvious, especially in oscillator mode, where you see a block of high positive bars before the crash, then a slab of deep negative bars after the flush.
Settings overview
Z Score group
Plotting Type – None, Line, Colored Line, Oscillator.
Z Score Lookback Period – window used for mean and standard deviation on aggregated OI.
Smoothing Type – SMA, HMA, EMA, WMA, DEMA, RMA, linear regression, ALMA, TEMA or T3.
Smoothing Period – length for the selected moving average on the raw Z score.
Moving Average group
Show EMA – toggle EMA overlay on Z score.
EMA Period – EMA length for the signal line.
EMA Color – color of the EMA line.
Thresholds and Reference Lines group
Select Reference Lines – None, Standard Deviation Levels, Extreme Bands.
Standard deviation lines at 0, ±1, ±2 appear in both modes.
Extreme bands add filled zones at ±3 to ±4 with adaptive opacity tied to |Z|.
Extra Plotting and UI
Base Line Color – default color for the simple line mode.
Line Width – thickness of the oscillator line.
Positive Color – positive or bullish condition color.
Negative Color – negative or bearish condition color.
Divergences group
Show Detected Divergences – master toggle for divergence plotting.
Pivot Lookback Left and Pivot Lookback Right – how many bars left and right to define a pivot, controlling divergence sensitivity.
Open Interest Source group
OI Units – COIN or USD.
Exchange toggles for Binance, Bybit, OKX, Bitget, Kraken, HTX, Deribit.
Internally, all enabled exchanges and contract suffixes are aggregated into one synthetic OI series.
Alerts included
The indicator defines alert conditions for several key events:
OI Z Score Positive – Z crosses above zero, aggregated OI moves from below mean to above mean.
OI Z Score Negative – Z crosses below zero, aggregated OI moves from above mean to below mean.
OI Z Score Enters +2σ – Z enters the +2 band and above, marking extended positive positioning.
OI Z Score Enters −2σ – Z enters the −2 band and below, marking extended negative positioning.
Tie these into your strategy to be notified when leverage moves from normal to extended states.
Notes
This indicator does not rely on price based oscillators. It is a statistical lens on cross venue open interest, which makes it a complementary tool rather than a replacement for your existing price or volume signals. Use it to:
Quantify how unusual current futures positioning is compared to recent history.
Identify crowded leverage phases that can fuel squeezes.
Spot structural divergences between price and positioning.
Frame risk and opportunity around events and regime shifts.
It is not a complete trading system. Combine it with your own entries, exits and risk rules to get the most out of what the Z score is telling you about positioning pressure under the hood of the market.
swing indicator Installation & Configuration - swing Indicator
⚙️ Parameter Configuration
"Settings" Group (General Parameters)
Show Moving Average: Show/hide the OI moving average
✅ Recommended: Enabled to visualize the trend
Helps identify if OI is above or below its average
MA Period: Moving average period (default: 20)
📊 Common values:
20: Short/medium term trend (responsive)
50: Medium term trend (balanced)
100: Long term trend (stable)
Compare with Volume: Display normalized volume in background
💡 Useful to compare OI evolution with volume
Helps identify divergences between Open interest (oi) and Volume
OI Significant Change Threshold: Detection threshold for significant changes
Available options: 10%, 15%, 20%, 25%, 30%, 40%
🎯 10-15%: High sensitivity (many signals, possible noise)
🎯 20-25%: Normal sensitivity (moderate signals, recommended)
🎯 30-40%: Low sensitivity (rare but very significant signals)
⚡ This threshold determines when green/red triangles appear
Manual OI Symbol (optional): Manually enter the OI symbol
📝 Leave empty for automatic detection
⚙️ Use only if your symbol is not automatically recognized
Manual example: COMEX:GC1!_OI for gold
"Visual Signals" Group
Show Triangles (Significant Changes): Show/hide triangles
▲ GREEN Triangle = Significant OI increase (> configured threshold)
▼ RED Triangle = Significant OI decrease (< -configured threshold)
✅ Recommended: Enabled to see important changes
💡 Disable if you find the chart too cluttered
Show Circles (MA Crossovers): Show/hide circles
● GREEN Circle = OI crosses MA upward
● RED Circle = OI crosses MA downward
✅ Recommended: Enabled if you use MA crossover strategy
💡 Disable if you focus only on OI variations
"Style" Group (Color Customization)
OI Color: Main Open Interest histogram color
Default: Blue
🎨 Customize according to your visual preferences
OI Rising: Histogram color when OI increases
Default: Transparent green
Subtle display of direction
OI Falling: Histogram color when OI decreases
Default: Transparent red
Subtle display of direction
MA Color: Moving average color
Default: Orange
Should contrast with OI color
Volume Color: Normalized volume background color
Default: Transparent gray
Discreet enough not to hinder reading
📊 Reading the Information Panel
The panel at the top right of the chart displays:
By: Alphaomega18
Indicator creator's signature
⚠️ WARNING: OI symbol not detected
Only appears if OI symbol is not automatically detected
Action: Check symbol or enter manually
Open Interest
Current Open Interest value
Format: number of contracts (e.g., 485.2K = 485,200 contracts)
Change
OI % change from previous bar
🟢 Green = OI increase
🔴 Red = OI decrease
Ex: +2.45% = OI increased by 2.45%
Threshold
Displays configured threshold for alerts
Ex: "25%" = alerts triggered at +25% or -25%
Yellow color for visibility
MA(20)
Current moving average value
Number in parentheses indicates period
Ex: MA(50) if you configured a 50 period
Signal
🟢 Strong Trend: OI > MA → Strong participation, solid trend
🔴 Weak Trend: OI < MA → Weak participation, fragile trend
🎯 Visual Signals on Chart
Triangles (Significant Changes)
▲ GREEN Triangle (bottom of chart)
Meaning: Significant OI increase
Trigger: OI increases more than configured threshold
Example: If threshold = 25%, triangle appears when OI +25% or more
📈 Interpretation: New contracts opened = growing interest
▼ RED Triangle (bottom of chart)
Meaning: Significant OI decrease
Trigger: OI decreases more than configured threshold
Example: If threshold = 25%, triangle appears when OI -25% or less
📉 Interpretation: Massive position closing = disengagement
Circles (Moving Average Crossovers)
🟢 GREEN Circle (bottom of chart)
Meaning: OI just crossed MA upward
Signal: Open interest back above its average
📊 Interpretation: Interest returning, potential trend start
🔴 RED Circle (top of chart)
Meaning: OI just crossed MA downward
Signal: Open interest back below its average
📊 Interpretation: Decreasing interest, potential weakening
🔔 Alert Configuration
Create an alert:
Right-click on chart → "Add Alert" (or ALT + A)
In "Condition", select "Open Interest"
Choose alert type from 4 available
Configure notification options
Click "Create"
Available alert types:
OI Significant Increase
Triggers when OI increases beyond configured threshold
Example: Threshold 25% → Alert if OI +25% or more
Use: Detect massive influx of new contracts
OI Significant Decrease
Triggers when OI decreases beyond configured threshold
Example: Threshold 25% → Alert if OI -25% or less
Use: Detect massive position closing
OI crosses MA up
Triggers when OI crosses its moving average upward
Condition: OI was below MA and crosses above
Use: Identify interest returning
OI crosses MA down
Triggers when OI crosses its moving average downward
Condition: OI was above MA and crosses below
Use: Identify decreasing interest
Notification configuration:
✉️ Email: Receive alert via email
📱 SMS: Receive alert via SMS (subscription required)
🔔 Popup: Notification on TradingView
📲 App: Notification on TradingView mobile app
🔗 Webhook: Send alert to external system
💡 Advanced Interpretation
Combined OI + Price Analysis:
Open InterestPriceInterpretationSuggested Action↑ Rising↑ Rising🟢 STRONG UptrendNew buyers entering, robust trend, consider long positions↑ Rising↓ Falling🔴 STRONG DowntrendNew sellers entering, bearish pressure, consider short positions↓ Falling↑ Rising📊 Short coveringClosing short positions, potentially temporary move↓ Falling↓ Falling📊 Long liquidationClosing long positions, potentially temporary move
OI vs Moving Average:
OI > MA (Signal: Strong Trend)
Open interest above its average
Market participation above normal
Trend supported by growing interest
✅ Increased confidence in market direction
OI < MA (Signal: Weak Trend)
Open interest below its average
Market participation below normal
Potentially fragile trend
⚠️ Caution: trend lacks conviction
OI vs Volume:
Rising OI + Rising Volume
New contracts + high trading activity
💪 Very strong trend signal
Falling OI + Rising Volume
Position closing + high activity
⚡ Potential reversal or massive profit-taking
Stable OI + Rising Volume
Transfer of positions between traders
🔄 Changing hands, no new commitments
🛠️ Troubleshooting
❌ Issue: "⚠️ WARNING - OI symbol not detected"
✅ Solutions:
Check contract symbol
Make sure you're on a continuous futures contract (e.g., GC1!, CL1!)
Not on a specific contract (e.g., GCZ2024)
Enter symbol manually
Go to Settings → Manual OI Symbol
Format: EXCHANGE:SYMBOL_OI
Examples:
Gold: COMEX:GC1!_OI
WTI Crude: NYMEX:CL1!_OI
Natural Gas: NYMEX:NG1!_OI
Check data availability
Not all markets have public OI data
Verify on TradingView if OI data exists
❌ Issue: No data displayed (empty chart)
✅ Solutions:
Change timeframe
OI is generally published daily
Switch to Daily (1D) or Weekly (1W)
Intraday timeframes may not have data
Check data connection
Refresh TradingView page
Check your TradingView subscription (some data requires subscription)
Test on another market
Try with gold (COMEX:GC1!) which always has OI data
If it works, problem comes from initial market
❌ Issue: Too many visual signals (cluttered chart)
✅ Solutions:
Increase detection threshold
Settings → OI Significant Change Threshold
Change from 20% to 30% or 40%
Fewer signals, but more significant
Disable some signals
Visual Signals → Uncheck "Show Triangles" or "Show Circles"
Keep only the most important signals for you
Adjust colors
Style → Reduce color opacity
Make signals more discreet visually
❌ Issue: Not enough signals
✅ Solutions:
Reduce detection threshold
Settings → OI Significant Change Threshold
Change to 10% or 15%
More signals, but beware of noise
Enable all signals
Visual Signals → Check "Show Triangles" AND "Show Circles"
Full display of all events
Reduce MA period
Settings → MA Period → Change from 20 to 10
More responsive MA = more crossovers
📈 Compatible Markets (Auto-detection)
✅ Energy (NYMEX)
CL, CL1!: WTI Crude Oil
BZ, BZ1!: Brent Crude
NG, NG1!: Natural Gas
RB, RB1!: RBOB Gasoline
HO, HO1!: Heating Oil
✅ Precious Metals (COMEX/NYMEX)
GC, GC1!: Gold
SI, SI1!: Silver
PL, PL1!: Platinum
PA, PA1!: Palladium
HG, HG1!: Copper
✅ Industrial Metals (LME)
ALI, ALI1!: Aluminum
ZNC, ZNC1!: Zinc
NI, NI1!: Nickel
✅ Agriculture - Grains (CBOT)
ZC, ZC1!: Corn
ZW, ZW1!: Wheat
ZS, ZS1!: Soybeans
ZM, ZM1!: Soybean Meal
ZL, ZL1!: Soybean Oil
ZO, ZO1!: Oats
ZR, ZR1!: Rice
✅ Agriculture - Softs (ICE)
SB, SB1!: Sugar
KC, KC1!: Coffee
CC, CC1!: Cocoa
CT, CT1!: Cotton
OJ, OJ1!: Orange Juice
✅ Livestock (CME)
LE, LE1!: Live Cattle
GF, GF1!: Feeder Cattle
HE, HE1!: Lean Hogs
✅ Other
LBS, LBS1!: Lumber (CME)
🎓 Usage Tips
For beginners:
Start with default parameters (threshold 25%, MA 20)
Enable all visual signals
Focus on liquid markets (gold, crude oil)
Observe how OI reacts to price movements
For intermediate traders:
Adjust threshold according to market volatility (15-30%)
Combine with other technical indicators
Create alerts for significant changes
Analyze OI/Price divergences
For advanced traders:
Use multiple MA periods (20, 50, 100)
Analyze OI/Volume/Price correlation
Configure alerts on multiple timeframes
Integrate into complete trading strategy
📊 Practical Example
Scenario: Gold Trading (COMEX:GC1!)
Initial setup:
Threshold: 20% (gold volatile)
MA: 20 days
All signals enabled
Timeframe: Daily (1D)
Observation:
Gold price: Uptrend
OI: ▲ Green triangle (increase of +22%)
Signal: 🟢 Strong Trend (OI > MA)
Interpretation:
New buyers massively entering
Uptrend supported by OI
Strong market conviction
Action:
✅ Long position validated by OI
Stop loss below technical support
Monitor if OI continues to increase
✨ Made by Alphaomega18
Open Interest RSI [BackQuant]Open Interest RSI
A multi-venue open interest oscillator that aggregates OI across major derivatives exchanges, converts it to coin or USD terms, and runs an RSI-style engine on that aggregated OI so you can track positioning pressure, crowding, and mean reversion in leverage flows, not just in price.
What this is
This tool is an RSI built on top of aggregated open interest instead of price. It pulls futures OI from several major exchanges, converts it into a unified unit (COIN or USD), sums it into a single synthetic OI candle, then applies RSI and smoothing to that combined series.
You can then render that Open Interest RSI in different visual modes:
Clean line or colored line for classic oscillator-style reads.
Column-style oscillator for impulse and compression views.
Flag mode that fills between OI RSI and its EMA for trend/mean reversion blends. See:
Heatmap mode that paints the panel based on OI RSI extremes, ideal for scanning. See:
On top of that it includes:
Aggregated OI source selection (Binance, Bybit, OKX, Bitget, Kraken, HTX, Deribit).
Choice of OI units (COIN or USD).
Reference lines and OB/OS zones.
Extreme highlighting for either trend or mean reversion.
A vertical OI RSI meter that acts as a quick strength gauge.
Aggregated open interest source
Under the hood, the indicator builds a synthetic open interest candle by:
Looping over a list of supported exchanges: Binance, Bybit, OKX, Bitget, Kraken, HTX, Deribit.
Looping over multiple contract suffixes (such as USDT.P, USD.P, USDC.P, USD.PM) to capture different contract types on each venue.
Requesting OI candles from each venue + contract combination for the same underlying symbol.
Converting each OI stream into a common unit: In COIN mode, everything is normalized into coin-denominated OI. In USD mode, coin OI is multiplied by price to approximate notional OI.
Summing up open, high, low and close of OI across venues into a single aggregated OI candle.
If no valid OI is available for the current symbol across all sources, the script throws a clear runtime error so you know you are on an unsupported market.
This gives you a single, exchange-agnostic open interest curve instead of being tied to one venue. That aggregated OI is then passed into the RSI logic.
How the OI RSI is calculated
The RSI side is straightforward, but it is applied to the aggregated OI close:
Compute a base RSI of aggregated OI using the Calculation Period .
Apply a simple moving average of length Smoothing Period (SMA) to reduce noise in the raw OI RSI.
Optionally apply an EMA on top of the smoothed OI RSI as a moving average signal line.
Key parameters:
Calculation Period – base RSI length for OI.
Smoothing Period (SMA) – extra smoothing on the RSI value.
EMA Period – EMA length on the smoothed OI RSI.
The result is:
oi_rsi – raw RSI of aggregated OI.
oi_rsi_s – SMA-smoothed OI RSI.
ma – EMA of the smoothed OI RSI.
Thresholds and extremes
You control three core thresholds:
Mid Point – central reference level, typically 50.
Extreme Upper Threshold – high-level OI RSI edge (for example 80).
Extreme Lower Threshold – low-level OI RSI edge (for example 20).
These thresholds are used for:
Reference lines or OB/OS zone fills.
Heatmap gradient bounds.
Background highlighting of extremes.
The Extreme Highlighting mode controls how extremes are interpreted:
None – do nothing special in extreme regions.
Mean-Rev – background turns red on high OI RSI and green on low OI RSI, framing extremes as contrarian zones.
Trend – background turns green on high OI RSI and red on low OI RSI, framing extremes as participation zones aligned with the prevailing move.
Reference lines and OB/OS zones
You can choose:
None – clean plotting without guides.
Basic Reference Lines – mid, upper and lower thresholds as simple gray horizontals.
OB/OS Levels – filled zones between:
Upper OB: from the upper threshold to 100, colored with the short/overbought color.
Lower OS: from 0 to the lower threshold, colored with the long/oversold color.
These guides help visually anchor the OI RSI within "normal" versus "extreme" regions.
Plotting modes
The Plotting Type input controls how OI RSI is drawn. All modes share the same underlying OI and RSI logic, but emphasise different aspects of the signal.
1) Line mode
This is the classic oscillator representation:
Plots the smoothed OI RSI as a simple line using RSI Line Color and RSI Line Width .
Optionally plots the EMA overlay on the same panel.
Works well when you want standard RSI-style signals on leverage flows: crosses of the midline, divergences versus price, and so on.
2) Colored Line mode
In this mode:
The OI RSI is plotted as a line, but its color is dynamic.
If the smoothed OI RSI is above the mid point, it uses the Long/OB Color .
If it is below the mid point, it uses the Short/OS Color .
This creates an instant visual regime switch between "bullish positioning pressure" and "bearish positioning pressure", while retaining the feel of a traditional RSI line.
3) Oscillator mode
Oscillator mode renders OI RSI as vertical columns around the mid level:
The smoothed OI RSI is plotted as columns using plot.style_columns .
The histogram base is fixed at 50, so bars extend above and below the mid line.
Bar color is dynamic, using long or short colors depending on which side of the mid point the value sits.
This representation makes impulse and compression in OI flows more obvious. It is especially useful when you want to focus on how quickly OI RSI is expanding or contracting around its neutral level. See:
4) Flag mode
Flag mode turns OI RSI and its EMA into a two-line band with a filled area between them:
The smoothed OI RSI and its EMA are both plotted.
A fill is drawn between them.
The fill color flips between the long color and the short color depending on whether OI RSI is above or below its EMA.
Black outlines are added to both lines to make the band clear against any background.
This creates a "flag" style region where:
Green fills show OI RSI leading its EMA, suggesting positive positioning momentum.
Red fills show OI RSI trailing below its EMA, suggesting negative positioning momentum.
Crossovers of the two lines can be read as shifts in OI momentum regime.
Flag mode is useful if you want a more structural view that combines both the level and slope behaviour of OI RSI. See:
5) Heatmap mode
Heatmap mode recasts OI RSI as a single-row gradient instead of a line:
A single row at level 1 is plotted using column style.
The color is pulled from a gradient between the lower and upper thresholds: Near the lower threshold it approaches the short/oversold color and near the upper threshold it approaches the long/overbought color.
The EMA overlay and reference lines are disabled in this mode to keep the panel clean.
This is a very compact way to track OI RSI state at a glance, especially when stacking it alongside other indicators. See:
OI RSI vertical meter
Beyond the main plot, the script can draw a small "thermometer" table showing the current OI RSI position from 0 to 100:
The meter is a two-column table with a configurable number of rows.
Row colors form an inverted gradient: red at the top (100) and green at the bottom (0).
The script clamps OI RSI between 0 and 100 and maps it to a row index.
An arrow marker "▶" is drawn next to the row corresponding to the current OI RSI value.
0 and 100 labels are printed at the ends of the scale for orientation.
You control:
Show OI RSI Meter – turn the meter on or off.
OI RSI Blocks – number of vertical blocks (granularity).
OI RSI Meter Position – panel anchor (top/bottom, left/center/right).
The meter is particularly helpful if you keep the main plot in a small panel but still want an intuitive strength gauge.
How to read it as a market pressure gauge
Because this is an RSI built on aggregated open interest, its extremes and regimes speak to positioning pressure rather than price alone:
High OI RSI (near or above the upper threshold) indicates that open interest has been increasing aggressively relative to its recent history. This often coincides with crowded leverage and a buildup of directional pressure.
Low OI RSI (near or below the lower threshold) indicates aggressive de-leveraging or closing of positions, often associated with flushes, forced unwinds or post-liquidation clean-ups.
Values around the mid point indicate more balanced positioning flows.
You can combine this with price action:
Price up with rising OI RSI suggests fresh leverage joining the move, a more persistent trend.
Price up with falling OI RSI suggests shorts covering or longs taking profit, more fragile upside.
Price down with rising OI RSI suggests aggressive new shorts or levered selling.
Price down with falling OI RSI suggests de-leveraging and potential exhaustion of the move.
Trading applications
Trend confirmation on leverage flows
Use OI RSI to confirm or question a price trend:
In an uptrend, rising OI RSI with values above the mid point indicates supportive leverage flows.
In an uptrend, repeated failures to lift OI RSI above mid point or persistent weakness suggest less committed participation.
In a downtrend, strong OI RSI on the downside points to aggressive shorting.
Mean reversion in positioning
Use thresholds and the Mean-Rev highlight mode:
When OI RSI spends extended time above the upper threshold, the crowd is extended on one side. That can set up squeeze risk in the opposite direction.
When OI RSI has been pinned low, it suggests heavy de-leveraging. Once price stabilises, a re-risking phase is often not far away.
Background colours in Mean-Rev mode help visually identify these periods.
Regime mapping with plotting modes
Different plotting modes give different perspectives:
Heatmap mode for dashboard-style use where you just need to know "hot", "neutral" or "cold" on OI flows at a glance.
Oscillator mode for short term impulses and compression reads around the mid line. See:
Flag mode for blending level and trend of OI RSI into a single banded visual. See:
Settings overview
RSI group
Plotting Type – None, Line, Colored Line, Oscillator, Flag, Heatmap.
Calculation Period – base RSI length for OI.
Smoothing Period (SMA) – smoothing on RSI.
Moving Average group
Show EMA – toggle EMA overlay (not used in heatmap).
EMA Period – length of EMA on OI RSI.
EMA Color – colour of EMA line.
Thresholds group
Mid Point – central reference.
Extreme Upper Threshold and Extreme Lower Threshold – OB/OS thresholds.
Select Reference Lines – none, basic lines or OB/OS zone fills.
Extreme Highlighting – None, Mean-Rev, Trend.
Extra Plotting and UI
RSI Line Color and RSI Line Width .
Long/OB Color and Short/OS Color .
Show OI RSI Meter , OI RSI Blocks , OI RSI Meter Position .
Open Interest Source
OI Units – COIN or USD.
Exchange toggles: Binance, Bybit, OKX, Bitget, Kraken, HTX, Deribit.
Notes
This is a positioning and pressure tool, not a complete system. It:
Models aggregated futures open interest across multiple centralized exchanges.
Transforms that OI into an RSI-style oscillator for better comparability across regimes.
Offers several visual modes to match different workflows, from detailed analysis to compact dashboards.
Use it to understand how leverage and positioning are evolving behind the price, to gauge when the crowd is stretched, and to decide whether to lean with or against that pressure. Attach it to your existing signals, not in place of them.
Also, please check out @NoveltyTrade for the OI Aggregation logic & pulling the data source!
Here is the original script:
Larry Williams COT Analysis Enhanced [tradeviZion]Larry Williams COT Analysis Enhanced - Complete Description
📖 Introduction
Welcome to the Larry Williams COT Analysis Enhanced indicator. This comprehensive description explains every setting, feature, and capability of this advanced Commitments of Traders (COT) analysis tool.
This indicator implements Larry Williams' professional COT analysis methodology with enhanced features including statistical validation, combination analysis, and adaptive signal generation.
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🎯 Quick Start
Add the indicator to your chart
The script will automatically detect your symbol's CFTC code and asset type
Review the main COT analysis table (displayed by default)
Customize settings based on your trading style
Review the Trading Edge & Signals section for signal information
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⚙️ Settings Groups Overview
The indicator is organized into 9 logical groups of settings:
1. Core COT Settings - Data source and report configuration
2. Analysis Parameters - Calculation methods and lookback periods
3. Signal Generation - Buy/sell signals and trend weighting
4. Plot Display Settings - Visual customization of chart lines
5. Smoothing Settings - Data smoothing options
6. COT Proximity Index Settings - Price-based proxy indicator configuration
7. Common Table Settings - Shared table appearance
8. Main Table Display Settings - Main analysis table customization
9. Historical Comparison Settings - Historical data table configuration
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📋 Group 1: Core COT Settings
COT Report Type
Options: Legacy | Disaggregated | Financial
What it is: Selects the type of COT report data to analyze.
Legacy - Traditional COT report format. Recommended for most users. Uses "Commercial Positions" and "Noncommercial Positions" metrics. Shows Commercial, Non-Commercial, and Small Speculator positions in the classic format.
Commercials: "Commercial Positions"
Speculators: "Noncommercial Positions"
Small Specs: "Nonreportable Positions"
Disaggregated - Separates managed money from other speculators. Uses different metrics than Legacy format.
Commercials: "Producer Merchant Positions"
Speculators: "Managed Money Positions"
Small Specs: "Nonreportable Positions"
Important: When using Disaggregated report type, the table will still show "Non-Comm" as the label, but the data displayed is actually " Managed Money Positions " (hedge funds and CTAs). The underlying data changes based on your report type selection, even though the table label remains "Non-Comm" for consistency.
Where you'll see this data:
📊 Current Positions section - The "Non-Comm" row shows Managed Money long, short, and net positions
📊 Open Interest Analysis section - "Non-Comm" net changes reflect Managed Money position changes
📈 Analysis section - "Non-Comm" percentile and LW Index values are calculated from Managed Money positions
Chart plots - The blue "Non-Commercial" line shows Managed Money net positions
Useful when you want to analyze hedge funds (Managed Money) separately from other large speculators. The "Commercial" row will show " Producer Merchant Positions " instead of general "Commercial Positions".
Financial - Designed for financial instruments (currencies, bonds, stock indices). Uses financial-specific metrics.
Commercials: "Dealer Positions"
Speculators: "Leveraged Funds Positions"
Small Specs: "Nonreportable Positions"
Important: When using Financial report type, the table will still show "Commercial" and "Non-Comm" as labels, but the data displayed is actually " Dealer Positions " (commercials) and " Leveraged Funds Positions " (speculators). The underlying data changes based on your report type selection.
Where you'll see this data:
📊 Current Positions section - "Commercial" row shows Dealer long/short/net, "Non-Comm" row shows Leveraged Funds positions
📊 Open Interest Analysis section - Net changes reflect Dealer and Leveraged Funds position changes
📈 Analysis section - Percentile and LW Index values are calculated from Dealer and Leveraged Funds positions
Chart plots - Lines show Dealer and Leveraged Funds net positions
Use this for currency futures, bond futures, and stock index futures.
Trading Use: Most traders use Legacy as it provides the most comprehensive view and works with all asset types. Switch to Disaggregated if you want to analyze managed money positions separately. Use Financial specifically for financial instruments (currencies, bonds, stock indices).
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Include Options Data
Default: Off (false)
What it is: Toggles whether to include options positions in addition to futures positions.
Trading Use: Larry Williams observed no significant difference in COT analysis when including options data. Keep this disabled unless you specifically need options data. Most traders leave it off for cleaner analysis.
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Auto-detect CFTC Code
Default: On (true)
What it is: Automatically finds the correct CFTC code for your symbol.
Trading Use: Keep this enabled unless you need a specific CFTC code. The script automatically detects codes for:
- Currency futures: CME:6E1! , CME:6B1! , CME:6J1!
- Stock index futures: CME_MINI:ES1! , CBOT_MINI:YM1! , CME_MINI:NQ1!
- Commodities: NYMEX:CL1! , COMEX:GC1! , CBOT:ZC1!
- And many more
Only disable if you're analyzing a symbol that requires a specific CFTC code not in the auto-detection database.
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Manual CFTC Code
Default: Empty
What it is: Enter a specific CFTC code manually (e.g. for E-mini S&P 500). "13874+"
Trading Use: Only used when Auto-detect CFTC Code is disabled. Most users never need this setting.
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📊 Group 2: Analysis Parameters
Display Mode
Options: COT Report | COT Index | COT Proximity Index
What it is: Controls what data is displayed on the chart and in the table.
COT Report - Shows raw position data (Long, Short, Net positions) plus analysis. Best for detailed analysis. Displays Commercial, Non-Commercial, Small Speculator, and Open Interest lines.
COT Index - Shows index values based on your selected Analysis Method (Percentile or LW Index). Best for quick sentiment analysis. Displays index lines for Commercial, Non-Commercial, Small Speculator, and Open Interest. Percentile can exceed 0-100% for extremes, LW Index stays 0-100%.
Percentile can exceed 0-100% for extremes
LW Index stays 0-100%
COT Proximity Index - Shows a price-based proxy indicator. Useful when COT data is delayed or unavailable. Calculates sentiment based on price action patterns.
Trading Use:
- Use COT Report for comprehensive analysis
- Use COT Index when you want to focus on extreme sentiment levels
- Use COT Proximity Index as a backup when COT data is delayed or unavailable.
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Analysis Method
Options: Percentile | LW Index
What it is: Selects the calculation method for position rankings.
Percentile - Professional approach. Excludes current bar from range calculation. Can show extremes (>100% or <0%) when today's value breaks historical range. More sensitive to recent extremes.
LW Index - Original Larry Williams method. Includes current bar in range, always 0-100%. Traditional approach.
Trading Use:
Percentile - Better for catching new extremes and recent market shifts
LW Index - Better for traditional Larry Williams analysis
Most traders prefer Percentile for its ability to show when positions break historical ranges.
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Lookback Mode
Options: Auto | Manual
What it is: Controls how the historical lookback period is determined.
Auto - Automatically sets lookback period based on detected asset type
Manual - Choose your own lookback period
Trading Use: Use Auto unless you have a specific reason to customize. The script automatically sets optimal periods:
Currencies: 26 weeks
Metals: 13 weeks
Grains: 26 weeks
Stocks/Indices: 13 weeks
Bonds: 52 weeks
Energies: 13 weeks
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Manual Lookback Period
Options: 1 Month | 3 Months | 6 Months | 1 Year | 3 Years | Asset-specific presets | Manual
What it is: How far back to look for historical comparison. Only used when Lookback Mode is set to Manual .
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Manual Lookback Weeks
Default: 18 weeks | Range: 1-500
What it is: Exact number of weeks to look back. Only used when Manual Lookback Period is set to Manual .
Trading Use: Set a custom period if you want precise control. 18 weeks = approximately one quarter (3 months).
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🎯 Group 3: Signal Generation
Show Signal Arrows
Default: Off (false)
What it is: Displays buy/sell arrows on the chart when extreme positions are detected.
Trading Use: Enable to get visual alerts for signals. Signals use strict multi-factor conditions requiring:
- Commercial extreme positioning
- Speculator positioning alignment
- Open Interest confirmation
- Trend consistency
- And more...
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Show Background Colors
Default: Off (false)
What it is: Colors the chart background during extreme market conditions.
Trading Use: Enable for visual market state awareness:
- Strong signals = Darker background colors
- Moderate signals = Lighter background colors
- Green background = Bullish extreme
- Red background = Bearish extreme
Useful for quick visual assessment of market conditions.
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Use Price Trend Weighting
Default: On (true)
What it is: Weights signals based on price trend alignment.
How it works:
Uptrend + Commercials long = Stronger bullish signal
Downtrend + Commercials short = Stronger bearish signal
Counter-trend signals = Harder to trigger (more conservative)
Trading Use: Keep enabled for more reliable signals. Commercials aligned with price trend are historically more accurate.
This feature makes signals easier to trigger when commercials align with the trend and harder when they're counter-trend.
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Trend MA Period
Default: 40 | Range: 1-200
What it is: Moving average period for price trend detection.
How it works:
Price above MA with the MA rising = Uptrend
Price below MA with the MA declining = Downtrend
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📈 Group 4: Plot Display Settings
Commercial Line Settings
Default Color: Red | Default Width: 2
What it is: Controls the Commercial traders net position line appearance.
Trading Use: Commercials are considered "smart money." Watch for:
Extreme long positions (high index ≥74%) = Heavy buyers = BULLISH signal
Extreme short positions (low index ≤26%) = Heavy sellers = BEARISH signal
Red is traditional for commercials. When Commercials are heavy buyers (high index), it's a bullish signal. When they're heavy sellers (low index), it's a bearish signal.
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Non-Commercial Line Settings
Default Color: Blue | Default Width: 2
What it is: Controls the Non-Commercial (Large Speculators) net position line appearance.
Trading Use: Large speculators are often trend-followers. Watch for:
Extreme long = Potential top (contrarian sell signal)
Extreme short = Potential bottom (contrarian buy signal)
They're often wrong at extremes - use as contrarian indicator.
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Small Speculator Line Settings
Default Color: Green | Default Width: 2
What it is: Controls the Small Speculators net position line appearance.
Trading Use: Small specs are typically wrong at extremes:
Extreme long = Potential top (sell signal)
Extreme short = Potential bottom (buy signal)
Exception: In Meats markets, small specs are accurate (like commercials).
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Small Speculator Multiplier
Default: 5.0x | Range: 0.1-20.0
What it is: Multiplies Small Speculator PLOTTED values for visual comparison.
Important: This only affects the visual plot line, NOT calculations or table values. Raw values used in all calculations remain unchanged.
Trading Use: Small spec positions are often much smaller than commercials. Use multiplier (default 5.0x) to scale the line for easier visual comparison.
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Open Interest Line Settings
Default Color: Black | Default Width: 1
What it is: Controls the Open Interest line appearance.
Trading Use: Open Interest shows market participation:
Rising OI = New money entering (confirms trend)
Falling OI = Money leaving (potential reversal)
Watch WHO is driving OI changes - This is critical
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Scale Open Interest
Default: On (true)
What it is: Scales Open Interest values to fit chart range.
Important: Only affects plotted lines, not table values. Scaling changes based on lookback period:
- Shorter lookback = More compressed range
- Longer lookback = Wider range
Trading Use: Keep enabled for better visual comparison. Disable if you want absolute OI values.
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Show Reference Lines
Default: Off (false)
What it is: Toggles the display of horizontal reference lines at 0%, 50%, and 100% levels on the chart.
What it shows:
Zero Line (0%) - Dotted gray line at 0% level
Midline (50%) - Solid gray line at 50% level
100 Line (100%) - Dotted gray line at 100% level
Trading Use: Enable when you want visual reference points for:
0% = Extreme bearish positioning
50% = Neutral/middle range
100% = Extreme bullish positioning
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🔄 Group 5: Smoothing Settings
Smoothing Method
Options: None | SMA | EMA | WMA | RMA
What it is: Selects the moving average type for smoothing data.
None - Use raw data (no smoothing)
SMA - Simple Moving Average (equal weight to all periods)
EMA - Exponential Moving Average (more weight to recent data)
WMA - Weighted Moving Average (linear weighting)
RMA - Relative Moving Average (Wilder's smoothing)
Trading Use:
None - Best for catching extremes quickly
SMA - Most common, balanced smoothing
EMA - More responsive to recent changes
WMA/RMA - Advanced smoothing methods
Smoothing reduces noise but may delay signal detection. Use None for most responsive signals.
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Smoothing Period
Default: 4 | Range: 2-20
What it is: Number of periods for the moving average smoothing.
Trading Use:
Shorter periods (2-5) = Less smoothing, more responsive
Longer periods (10-20) = More smoothing, less noise
Default 4 = Good balance
Only used when Smoothing Method is not None.
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Smooth COT Report Plots
Default: Off (false)
What it is: Applies smoothing to COT Report plotted lines (Commercial, Non-Commercial, Small Speculators, Open Interest).
Trading Use: Enable if you want smoother chart lines. Note: Smoothing affects visual display but calculations use raw data unless Smooth COT Index Plots is also enabled.
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Smooth COT Index Plots
Default: Off (false)
What it is: Applies smoothing to COT Index plotted lines.
Trading Use: Enable if you want smoother index lines. Important : When enabled, smoothed values are used in table displays and signal calculations. This affects the "user-facing" index values shown in the table and used for signals.
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📊 Group 6: COT Proximity Index Settings
Proximity Length Mode
Options: Auto | Manual
What it is: Controls how the proximity index calculation period is determined.
Auto - Calculates length based on ZigZag patterns (dynamic)
Manual - Uses fixed length setting
Trading Use: Use Auto for adaptive calculation. Use Manual if you want consistent period regardless of market conditions.
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Manual Proximity Length
Default: 8 bars | Range: 1+
What it is: Fixed number of bars for COT Proximity Index calculation. Only used when Proximity Length Mode is Manual .
Trading Use: Set based on your timeframe. 8 bars works well for weekly chart.
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Heavy Buyers Level
Default: 74% | Range: 50-100
What it is: COT Index level above which commercials are considered heavy buyers (extreme long positioning).
Trading Use: This threshold is used for:
- Signal generation
- Market state calculation
- Entry level recommendations
Default 74% means commercials are "heavy buyers" when LW Index ≥ 74%.
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Heavy Sellers Level
Default: 26% | Range: 0-50
What it is: COT Index level below which commercials are considered heavy sellers (extreme short positioning).
Trading Use: This threshold is used for:
- Signal generation
- Market state calculation
- Entry level recommendations
Default 26% means commercials are "heavy sellers" when LW Index ≤ 26%.
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ZigZag Deviation
Default: 1.0% | Range: 1-100.0
What it is: Minimum price change (%) required to create a new ZigZag pivot point.
Trading Use:
Smaller values = More sensitive, more pivots
Larger values = Less sensitive, fewer pivots
Used for Auto proximity length calculation.
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ZigZag Depth
Default: 1 | Range: 1+
What it is: Minimum number of bars between pivot points.
Trading Use: Higher values filter out minor pivots. Default 1 captures all significant pivots.
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Extend ZigZag to Last Bar
Default: Off (false)
What it is: Draws ZigZag lines to the current bar (may show incomplete patterns).
Trading Use: Enable to see current ZigZag pattern, but be aware it may change as new bars form.
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Show ZigZag Lines
Default: Off (false)
What it is: Displays ZigZag pivot lines on the chart for visual reference.
Trading Use: Enable to see the ZigZag pattern used for proximity index calculation. Useful for understanding how Auto mode works.
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🎨 Group 7: Common Table Settings
Color Theme
Options: Dark | Light | Midnight Blue | Ocean Blue | Forest Green | Amber Gold | Slate Gray
What it is: Color scheme for both main and historical comparison tables.
Trading Use: Choose based on your preference:
Dark/Light - Classic themes
Midnight Blue - Professional dark theme
Ocean Blue - Calming blue tones
Forest Green - Natural green theme
Amber Gold - Warm gold tones
Slate Gray - Modern gray theme
Theme applies to both tables simultaneously for consistency.
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📋 Group 8: Main Table Display Settings
Show COT Table
Default: On (true)
What it is: Toggles the main COT analysis table display.
Trading Use: Disable only if you want to use chart plots only. Most traders keep this enabled for comprehensive analysis.
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Table Mode
Options: Full | Compact
What it is: Controls the detail level of the main table.
Full - Complete analysis table with all sections
Compact - Essential info only (mobile-friendly)
Trading Use:
Full - Desktop trading, comprehensive analysis
Compact - Mobile trading, quick reference
See "Table Modes Explained" section below for details.
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Table Position
Options: Top Right | Top Left | Bottom Right | Bottom Left | Middle Right | Middle Left
What it is: Position of the main COT analysis table on the chart.
Trading Use: Choose based on your chart layout and preference. Top Right is default and works well for most traders.
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Table Text Size
Options: Tiny | Small | Normal | Large
What it is: Size of text in the COT analysis table.
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Section Visibility Controls
All default: On (true)
What it is: Individual toggles to show/hide specific table sections.
⚙️ Settings - Report Type, CFTC Code, Options setting
📊 Current Positions - Long, Short, Net positions for each group
📈 Analysis - LW Index, Percentile, Market State
🎯 Trading Edge & Signals - Current Signal, Entry Level, Best Setup
💡 Trading Tips - Context-aware trading insights
📈 Trend Analysis - Trend Direction, Strength, Cum Change, ROC, vs MA
🔄 Market Maker Activity - Spreading, Activity Level, Trading Edge
Trading Use: Customize your table to show only what you need:
Quick traders - Show only Trading Edge & Signals
Detailed analysis - Show all sections
Mobile users - Hide less critical sections
Each section can be toggled independently for maximum customization.
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📊 Group 9: Historical Comparison Settings
Show Historical Comparisons
Default: On (true)
What it is: Toggles the historical comparison table display.
Trading Use: This table shows how current positions rank over different time periods (1M, 3M, 6M, 1Y, 3Y, All Time). Very useful for context.
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Historical Table Mode
Options: Full | Compact
What it is: Controls the detail level of the historical comparison table.
Full - Complete historical comparison with all time periods (1M, 3M, 6M, 1Y, 3Y, All Time) and all COT groups
Compact - Essential periods only (1M, 3M, 6M, 1Y, All Time) showing Commercial % only
Trading Use:
- Full - Comprehensive historical analysis
- Compact - Quick reference, mobile-friendly
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Table Position (Historical)
Options: Top Right | Top Left | Bottom Right | Bottom Left
What it is: Position of the historical comparison table on the chart.
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Table Text Size (Historical)
Options: Tiny | Small | Normal | Large
What it is: Size of text in the historical comparison table.
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Trading Days
Options: Weekdays | 24/7
What it is: How to calculate time periods for historical comparisons.
Weekdays - Calculate based on trading days only (5 days/week)
24/7 - Include all calendar days (7 days/week), Use for 24/7 markets like cryptocurrencies
Used for both main COT data and COT Proximity Index historical comparisons.
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📊 Table Modes Explained
Full Mode - Main Table
The Full mode displays all available sections:
⚙️ Settings - Report type, CFTC code, options setting
📊 Current Positions - Long, Short, Net for Commercial, Non-Commercial, Small Speculators
📊 Open Interest Analysis - OI value, change, who's driving changes, concentration
📈 Analysis - Percentile ranks, LW Index values, Market State
🎯 Trading Edge & Signals - Current Signal, Entry Level, What to Watch, Best Setup
💡 Trading Tips - Context-aware insights
📈 Trend Analysis - Trend Direction, Strength, Consistency, Cumulative Change, ROC %, vs MA
🔄 Market Maker Activity - Spreading %, Activity Level, Interpretation, Trading Edge
Best for: Desktop trading, comprehensive analysis, detailed market assessment
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📋 Understanding Each Table Section
This section explains what each part of the main table means and how to use it for trading decisions.
⚙️ Settings Section
Report Type - Shows which COT report format you're using (Legacy, Disaggregated, or Financial). Verify this matches your asset type.
Options - Indicates if options data is included ("Included") or excluded ("Excluded"). Most traders exclude options for cleaner analysis.
CFTC Code - Unique identifier for your futures contract. Shows "Auto" when automatically detected, or displays the manual code if set.
Trading Use: Always verify your CFTC code is correct. Wrong code = wrong data = wrong signals.
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📊 Current Positions Section
Shows the actual position sizes for each trader group.
What Each Column Means:
Long - Total long contracts held by this group
Short - Total short contracts held by this group
Net - Net position (Long - Short). This is the key number.
How to Interpret:
Commercial Net Position:
- Negative (Net Short) = Commercials expect prices to fall
- Positive (Net Long) = Commercials expect prices to rise
- Commercials are "smart money" - their positioning often precedes major moves
Non-Commercial Net Position:
- Positive (Net Long) = Large speculators bullish
- Negative (Net Short) = Large speculators bearish
- Often trend-followers, can be caught at extremes
Small Spec Net Position:
- Positive (Net Long) = Small traders bullish
- Negative (Net Short) = Small traders bearish
- Often contrarian indicator - wrong at extremes
Trading Edge: Watch for extremes in Commercial net positions. When Commercials are heavy buyers (high index ≥74%), it's a bullish signal. When they're heavy sellers (low index ≤26%), it's a bearish signal.
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📊 Open Interest Analysis Section
Open Interest - Total number of outstanding contracts. Shows market participation level.
Change - Week-over-week change in Open Interest. Rising OI = new money entering, Falling OI = money leaving.
Net Changes - Shows which group is driving Open Interest changes. This is Larry Williams' most important insight.
🎯 Critical Question: Who is Driving OI Changes?
EXTREMELY BULLISH SIGNAL (Very Rare - Pay Close Attention):
- Commercials driving OI increase + Commercials raising positions + Uptrend market
- Meaning: Smart money (commercials) accumulating long positions while market is rising
- Action: Extremely bullish - very rare setup, pay close attention to this signal
- This is the strongest bullish signal possible
BULLISH SIGNAL (Strong Buy):
- Commercials driving OI increase + Commercials net long
- Meaning: Smart money accumulating long positions
- Action: Strong bullish setup
BEARISH SIGNAL (Strong Sell - Market Topping):
- Commercials exiting + OI increasing due to Small Specs + Non-Commercials
- Meaning: Smart money leaving while speculative money entering
- Action: Market top forming - most likely scenario for bearish reversal
- This indicates speculative excess and potential market top
BEARISH SIGNAL (Speculative Excess):
- Small Specs + Non-Commercials driving OI increase + They are net long
- Meaning: Speculative excess, "dumb money" driving market
- Action: Bearish reversal likely
Trading Use:
- Rising OI = New money entering (confirms trend)
- Falling OI = Money leaving (potential reversal)
- Watch WHO is driving OI changes - This is critical
- When Commercials drive OI increases while raising positions in an uptrend = Extremely bullish and very rare - pay attention
- When Commercials exit while OI increases due to Small Specs and Non-Commercials = Market topping signal
Concentration - Shows how much of the market is controlled by the largest traders:
- Top 4 - Four largest traders' share of total OI
- Top 8 - Eight largest traders' share of total OI
Trading Use: High concentration (>30%) means fewer dominant players, potential for volatility. Low concentration means more distributed positions, healthier market.
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📈 Analysis Section
Proximity Index (when in COT Proximity Index mode):
- Value: Current proximity index reading (0-100%)
- Length: Number of bars used in calculation
- Status: Heavy Buyers, Heavy Sellers, or Neutral
Analysis Method - Shows whether you're using Percentile or LW Index calculation.
Small Spec Mode - Shows how Small Speculators are interpreted:
- Contrarian (Traditional) - Small specs are wrong at extremes (default)
- Accurate (Meats) - Small specs are accurate like commercials (for Meats markets)
Market State - Overall market sentiment assessment:
- STRONG BULLISH - Multiple factors aligned bullish, strong buy signal
- MODERATE BULLISH - Several bullish factors, moderate buy signal
- LEANING BULLISH - Slight bullish bias, watch for confirmation
- NEUTRAL - Mixed signals, trade with existing trend
- LEANING BEARISH - Slight bearish bias, watch for confirmation
- MODERATE BEARISH - Several bearish factors, moderate sell signal
- STRONG BEARISH - Multiple factors aligned bearish, strong sell signal
Trading Use: Start your analysis here. Market State gives you the overall picture before diving into details.
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🎯 Trading Edge & Signals Section
Current Signal - Shows which combination is active based on current positioning extremes and its expected accuracy percentage:
- Comm+Spec+OI - All three groups at extremes (highest accuracy)
- Comm+Spec - Commercials and specs at extremes (opposite extremes - Larry Williams' favorite)
- Comm+OI - Commercials and Open Interest at extremes (smart money + participation)
- Commercials - Only Commercials at extreme (smart money indicator)
- Wait - No extremes detected, wait for setup
Entry - Trading signal based on Commercial positioning:
- LONG - Commercials are heavy buyers (≥Heavy Buyers Level), bullish signal
- SHORT - Commercials are heavy sellers (≤Heavy Sellers Level), bearish signal
- Wait - Commercials neutral, no clear signal
Best Setup - Shows the historically highest accuracy combination found in the data:
- Comm+Spec+SmallSpec+OI - All four groups aligned (strongest signal)
- Comm+Spec+OI (All) - Commercials + Speculators + Open Interest aligned
- Comm+Spec+SmallSpec - Commercials + Speculators + Small Specs aligned
- Comm+Spec (Both) - Commercials + Speculators (opposite extremes - Larry Williams' favorite)
- Comm+OI (Both) - Commercials + Open Interest (participation confirms smart money)
- Comm+SmallSpec - Commercials + Small Specs (especially strong in Meats markets)
- Commercials Alone - Commercial positioning only (baseline - smart money indicator)
Trading Use: This is your action center . Focus on Entry signals when Market State confirms. Higher accuracy setups (shown in Best Setup) are more reliable.
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💡 Trading Tips Section
Context-aware insights based on current market conditions.
What You'll See:
Commercial positioning assessment (extreme long/short, favorable/unfavorable)
Speculator positioning (contrarian support or warning)
Open Interest guidance (who's driving changes)
Trend assessment (aligning or conflicting)
Information about entry timing, position sizing, and confirmation needs
Trading Use: Review these tips when analyzing. They provide context-specific information tailored to current conditions.
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📈 Trend Analysis Section
Trend Direction - Overall price trend:
- Bullish - Price trending up
- Bearish - Price trending down
- Mixed - No clear direction
Consistency - How stable the trend is:
- Consistent - Trend is stable and maintaining direction
- Mixed - Trend is unstable, direction changing
- Accelerating - Trend is gaining momentum
Strength - Trend intensity:
- Strong - Powerful trend
- Steady - Moderate trend
- Weak - Weak trend
This Week - Net position change this week (percentage).
Cumulative Change - Total net position change over different periods:
- 4W - 4-week cumulative change
- 13W - 13-week cumulative change (one quarter)
- 26W - 26-week cumulative change (half year)
ROC % - Rate of Change percentage over different periods. Shows momentum.
vs MA - Current net position compared to moving average:
- Positive = Above average (strong positioning)
- Negative = Below average (weak positioning)
Trading Use: Align COT signals with trend direction for higher accuracy. When COT signals align with price trend, signals are more reliable. Counter-trend signals require more confirmation.
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🔄 Market Maker Activity Section
Total Spreading - Percentage of open interest in spread positions (simultaneous long and short in different months).
Percentile - Where current spreading level ranks historically. High percentile = unusual spreading activity.
13W Trend - 13-week trend in spreading activity (+ = increasing, - = decreasing).
Activity Level - Market maker activity intensity:
- High - Very active, expect volatility
- Moderate - Normal activity
- Low - Quiet, less volatility expected
vs 13W Avg - Current activity compared to 13-week average.
Trading Edge - Interpretation of market maker activity:
- High & Rising - Expect volatility, market makers hedging risk
- High & Stable - Active hedging, monitor for changes
- Low & Falling - Reduced activity, potential for directional moves
Trading Use: High market maker activity often precedes volatility. Use this to adjust position sizing and risk management. When spreading is high and rising, expect choppy conditions.
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📋 Understanding Compact Mode Fields
The Compact mode provides essential information for quick trading decisions. Here's what each field means:
State
Shows the overall market sentiment based on combined COT analysis.
Possible Values:
- STRONG BULLISH - Multiple factors aligned bullish, strong buy signal
- MODERATE BULLISH - Several bullish factors, moderate buy signal
- LEANING BULLISH - Slight bullish bias, watch for confirmation
- NEUTRAL - Mixed signals, trade with existing trend
- LEANING BEARISH - Slight bearish bias, watch for confirmation
- MODERATE BEARISH - Several bearish factors, moderate sell signal
- STRONG BEARISH - Multiple factors aligned bearish, strong sell signal
Trading Use: Start your analysis here. Strong signals (STRONG BULLISH/BEARISH) indicate higher confidence setups. Neutral means trade with price trend.
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Entry
Your actionable trading signal based on Commercial positioning.
Possible Values:
- LONG - Commercials are heavy buyers (≥Heavy Buyers Level), bullish signal
- SHORT - Commercials are heavy sellers (≤Heavy Sellers Level), bearish signal
- Wait - Commercials neutral, no clear signal
Trading Use: This is your go/no-go decision point. Only take trades when Entry shows LONG or SHORT. When Entry = Wait, stay on sidelines until clearer signal develops.
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Comm Index
Commercial LW Index percentage showing where Commercial net position ranks historically.
Range: 0% to 100%
- 0-26% = Commercials heavy sellers (bearish positioning)
- 27-73% = Commercials neutral (no extreme)
- 74-100% = Commercials heavy buyers (bullish positioning)
Trading Use: Commercial extremes are most reliable. Values ≥74% (heavy buyers/extreme long) = BULLISH signal. Values ≤26% (heavy sellers/extreme short) = BEARISH signal. When Commercials are heavy buyers, it indicates bullish sentiment. When they're heavy sellers, it indicates bearish sentiment.
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OI Status
Open Interest condition showing market participation level and trend.
Format: Status (Percentile %)
Examples:
- High (100.0%) - OI at extreme high, strong participation
- Moderate (50.0%) - OI at average level
- Low (10.0%) - OI at extreme low, weak participation
Trend Indicators:
- Rising - OI increasing (new money entering)
- Falling - OI decreasing (money leaving)
- Stable - OI unchanged
Trading Use: High OI with rising trend = strong market participation, confirms directional moves. Falling OI = watch for potential reversals. Low OI = reduced participation, potential for volatility.
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Best Setup
Shows which combination of factors has the highest historical accuracy.
Format: Combination Name (Accuracy %)
Examples:
- Commercials Alone (75.3%) - Commercial positioning only
- Commercials + Speculators (68.2%) - Commercials and specs aligned
- Commercials + Open Interest (72.1%) - Commercials with OI confirmation
- Commercials + Speculators + OI (82.1%) - All factors aligned (strongest)
Trading Use: Higher accuracy values indicate signals with higher historical accuracy. When Best Setup shows "Commercials + Speculators + OI" with high accuracy, it indicates a combination with strong historical performance.
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Trend
13-week cumulative trend direction based on net position changes.
Possible Values:
- Bullish - Net positions trending bullish over 13 weeks
- Bearish - Net positions trending bearish over 13 weeks
- Mixed - No clear directional trend
Trading Use: Align Entry signals with Trend for higher accuracy. When Entry = LONG and Trend = Bullish, signal is stronger. When Entry = LONG but Trend = Bearish, wait for price confirmation before entering. Counter-trend signals require more confirmation.
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Full Mode - Historical Table
The Full historical mode shows:
All time periods: 1 Month, 3 Months, 6 Months, 1 Year, 3 Years, All Time
All COT groups: Commercial, Non-Commercial, Small Speculators, Open Interest
Complete header with asset type and lookback information
Best for: Comprehensive historical analysis, understanding long-term positioning
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Compact Mode - Historical Table
The Compact historical mode shows:
Essential periods only: 1M, 3M, 6M, 1Y, All Time
Commercial % only (most important indicator)
Simplified header
Best for: Quick reference, mobile-friendly, focused analysis
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🎯 How to Use Each Feature for Trading
Using Display Modes
COT Report Mode - Use for:
Understanding raw position sizes
Analyzing net position changes
Comparing absolute positions across groups
Detailed market structure analysis
COT Index Mode - Use for:
Quick sentiment assessment
Identifying extremes (Percentile can show >100% or <0%, LW Index shows 0-100%)
Comparing relative positioning
Signal generation
COT Proximity Index Mode - Use for:
When COT data is delayed
Real-time sentiment estimation
Price-action based analysis
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Using Analysis Methods
Percentile Method - Use when:
You want to catch new extremes (>100% or <0%)
You need responsive signals
You're analyzing recent market regime changes
You want to use the professional approach (excludes current bar from range)
LW Index Method - Use when:
You want traditional Larry Williams analysis
You prefer stable, conservative signals
You're doing long-term analysis
You want always 0-100% range
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Using Signal Generation
Enable Signal Arrows when:
You want visual alerts for high-quality setups
You're scanning multiple charts
You want to catch extreme positioning
Enable Background Colors when:
You want quick visual market state assessment
You're monitoring multiple timeframes
You want to see market conditions at a glance
Use Price Trend Weighting to:
Increase signal reliability
Align COT signals with price action
Filter counter-trend signals
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Using Smoothing
No Smoothing - Best for:
Catching extremes quickly
Responsive signal generation
Active trading
With Smoothing - Best for:
Reducing noise
Trend identification
Swing trading
Remember: Smoothing affects visual display. Enable "Smooth COT Index Plots" if you want smoothed values in calculations.
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Using Heavy Buyers/Sellers Levels
Default 74%/26% - Good starting point
Tighter levels (80%/20%) - More conservative, fewer signals
Wider levels (70%/30%) - More signals, less extreme
Trading Use: Adjust based on your risk tolerance and signal frequency preference.
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Using Table Sections
Settings - Verify your configuration
Current Positions - Understand current market structure
Analysis - Identify extremes and market state
Trading Edge & Signals - Most important - Entry signals based on Commercial positioning
Trading Tips - Context-aware insights
Trend Analysis - Understand momentum and direction
Market Maker Activity - Assess market maker positioning
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💡 Key Trading Concepts
Market State Interpretation
STRONG BULLISH - Multiple factors aligned bullish. Strong buy signal.
MODERATE BULLISH - Several bullish factors. Moderate buy signal.
LEANING BULLISH - Slight bullish bias. Watch for confirmation.
NEUTRAL - Mixed signals. Trade with existing trend.
LEANING BEARISH - Slight bearish bias. Watch for confirmation.
MODERATE BEARISH - Several bearish factors. Moderate sell signal.
STRONG BEARISH - Multiple factors aligned bearish. Strong sell signal.
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Entry Level Signals
LONG - Commercials are heavy buyers (≥Heavy Buyers Level). Bullish signal.
SHORT - Commercials are heavy sellers (≤Heavy Sellers Level). Bearish signal.
Wait - Commercials neutral. No clear signal.
When Commercials are heavy buyers (high index), it indicates bullish sentiment. When they're heavy sellers (low index), it indicates bearish sentiment.
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Best Setup Interpretation
The Best Setup shows the historically highest accuracy combination:
Commercials Alone - Commercial positioning is most reliable
Commercials + Speculators - Both groups aligned
Commercials + Open Interest - Commercials + OI confirmation
Commercials + Speculators + OI - All factors aligned (strongest)
Higher accuracy = More reliable signal. Use this to prioritize which signals to follow.
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Open Interest Analysis
Critical Question: Who is driving Open Interest changes?
EXTREMELY BULLISH (Very Rare):
Commercials driving OI increase + Commercials raising positions + Uptrend = EXTREMELY BULLISH
This is very rare - pay close attention when this occurs
STRONG BULLISH:
Commercials driving OI increase + Commercials long = STRONG BULLISH
BEARISH (Market Topping):
Commercials exiting + OI increasing due to Small Specs + Non-Commercials = BEARISH (market topping)
Most likely scenario for bearish reversal - speculative excess
BEARISH (Speculative Excess):
Speculators driving OI increase + Speculators long = BEARISH (speculative excess)
TREND CONFIRMATION:
Rising OI = Confirms trend (new money entering)
Falling OI = Potential reversal (money leaving)
This is one of Larry Williams' most important insights. When Commercials drive OI increases while raising positions in an uptrend, it's extremely bullish and very rare - pay attention. When Commercials exit while Small Specs and Non-Commercials drive OI increases, the market is likely topping.
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🚀 Practical Trading Workflow
Daily Analysis Routine
Check Market State - Overall assessment
Review Entry Level - Actionable signal
Check Best Setup - Signal reliability
Review Trading Tips - Context-aware insights
Analyze Trend Analysis - Momentum confirmation
Check Historical Comparison - Context over time
Verify Open Interest - Who's driving changes
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Signal Confirmation Checklist
Before taking a trade based on COT signals:
✓ Market State shows clear bias (not Neutral)
✓ Entry Level matches Market State
✓ Best Setup shows high accuracy (>60%)
✓ Price trend aligns with signal (if using trend weighting)
✓ Open Interest confirms (rising for trend continuation, falling for reversal)
✓ Historical comparison shows extreme positioning
✓ Price action confirms (wait for price confirmation)
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⚠️ Important Notes
COT data is weekly - Updates every Friday afternoon
Extremes can persist - Don't expect immediate reversals
Combine with price action - COT is one tool among many
Historical context matters - Consider market conditions
Meats markets are special - Small specs are accurate (like commercials)
Signals are rare - High-quality signals don't appear every week
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This description covers all settings and features of the Larry Williams COT Analysis Enhanced indicator. Larry Williams recommends combining COT analysis with other indicators for setup signals: Williams Sentiment Index, Williams Valuation Index, Williams True Seasonal, Pinch and Paunch Signal, along with price action, technical analysis, and fundamental factors.
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📖 Conclusion
The Larry Williams COT Analysis Enhanced indicator provides a sophisticated framework for understanding market sentiment through the lens of different participant groups. By combining mathematical analysis with behavioral insights, it displays COT positioning data, calculates index values, and generates signals based on extreme positioning.
Remember: This is a tool for analysis, not a crystal ball. Consider combining COT analysis with other Larry Williams indicators, price action, technical analysis, and fundamental factors.
Practice with the indicator, study historical signals, and develop your understanding of how different market participants behave. Signals with multiple factors aligned - Commercials at extremes, Open Interest changes driven by the right groups, and price action confirming the COT signals - have shown higher historical accuracy.
This description provides comprehensive documentation for the Larry Williams COT Analysis Enhanced indicator. For the most current data and analysis, always refer to the latest COT reports and market conditions.
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Acknowledgment
This tool builds upon the foundational work of Larry Williams, who developed the Commitments of Traders (COT) analysis methodology and the principles for interpreting COT data. It also incorporates enhancements including statistical validation, combination analysis, adaptive signal generation, and comprehensive historical comparison features.
Note: Always practice proper risk management and thoroughly test the indicator to ensure it aligns with your trading strategy. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
Aggregated Open InterestAggregates Open Interest data across 10 major crypto exchanges: Binance, Bybit, Kraken, MEXC, Bitget, BingX, Coinbase, Deribit, HTX, and Crypto.com.
Displays total market OI with candlesticks on intraday timeframes and a step line on daily+ timeframes. Color-coded: teal for increasing OI, red for decreasing OI.
Toggle individual exchanges on/off in settings to customize your view.
With this indicator there is no need to be on the perpetual chart of the asset for the open interest to be displayed.
Major exchages total Open interest & Long/Short OI trends📊 Indicator: Major Exchanges Total OI & Long/Short Trends
This Pine Script™ indicator is designed to provide a comprehensive analysis of Open Interest (OI) and Long/Short position trends across major cryptocurrency exchanges (Binance, Bybit, OKX, Bitget, HTX, Deribit). It serves as a powerful tool for traders seeking to understand market liquidity, participant positioning, and overall market sentiment.
🔑 Key Features and Functionalities
Aggregated Multi-Exchange Open Interest (OI):
Consolidates real-time Open Interest data from user-selected major cryptocurrency exchanges.
Provides a unified view of the total OI, offering insights into the collective market liquidity and the aggregate size of participants' open positions.
Visualized Combined OI Candles:
Presents the aggregated total OI data in a candlestick chart format.
Displays the Open, High, Low, and Close of the combined OI, with color variations indicating increases or decreases from the previous period. This enables intuitive visualization of OI trend shifts.
Estimated Long/Short OI and Visualization:
Calculates and visualizes estimated Long and Short position Open Interest based on the total aggregated OI data.
Estimation Logic:
Employs a sophisticated logic that considers both price changes and OI fluctuations to infer the balance between Long and Short positions. For instance, an increase in both price and OI may suggest an accumulation of Long positions, while a price decrease coupled with an OI increase might indicate growing Short positions.
Initial 50:50 Ratio:
The estimation for Long/Short OI begins with an assumption of a 50:50 ratio at the initial data point available for the selected timeframe. This establishes a neutral baseline, from which subsequent price and OI changes drive the divergence and evolution of the estimated Long/Short balance.
Flexible Visualization Options:
Allows users to display Long/Short OI data in either line or candlestick styles, with customizable color schemes. This flexibility aids in clearly discerning bullish or bearish positioning trends.
💡 Development Background
The development of this indicator stems from the critical importance of Open Interest data in the cryptocurrency derivatives market. Recognizing the limitations of analyzing individual exchange OI in isolation, the primary objective was to integrate data from leading exchanges to offer a holistic perspective on market sentiment and overall positioning dynamics.
The inclusion of the Long/Short position estimation feature is crucial for deciphering the specific directional biases of market participants, which is often not evident from raw OI data alone. This enables a deeper understanding of how positions are being accumulated or liquidated, moving beyond simple OI change analysis.
Furthermore, a key design consideration was to leverage the characteristic where the indicator's data start point dynamically adjusts with the chart's timeframe selection. This allows for the analysis of short-term Long/Short trends on shorter timeframes and long-term trends on longer timeframes. This inherent flexibility empowers traders to conduct analyses across various time scales, aligning with their diverse trading strategies.
🚀 Trading Applications
Leveraging Combined Open Interest (OI):
Trend Confirmation: A sustained increase in total OI signifies growing market interest and capital inflow, potentially confirming the strength of an existing trend. Conversely, decreasing OI may suggest diminishing participant interest or widespread position liquidation.
Validation of Price Extremes: If price forms a new high but OI fails to increase or declines, it could signal a potential trend reversal (divergence). Conversely, a sharp increase in OI during a price decline might indicate a surge in short positions or renewed selling pressure.
Identifying Volatility Triggers: Monitoring rapid shifts in OI during significant news events or market catalysts can help assess immediate market reactions and liquidity changes.
📈Utilizing Long/Short OI Trends
Assessing Market Bias: A sustained dominance or rapid increase in Long OI suggests a prevalent bullish sentiment, which could inform decisions to enter or maintain long positions. The inverse scenario indicates bearish sentiment and potential short entry opportunities.
Anticipating Squeezes: The indicator can help identify scenarios conducive to short or long squeezes. Excessive short positioning followed by a price uptick can trigger a short squeeze, leading to rapid price appreciation. Conversely, an oversupply of long positions preceding a price drop can result in a long squeeze and sharp declines.
Divergence Analysis: Divergences between price action and Long/Short OI estimates can signal potential trend reversals. For example, if price is rising but the increase in Long OI slows down or Short OI begins to grow, it may suggest weakening buying pressure.
🕔Timeframe-Specific Trend Analysis:
Shorter Timeframes (e.g., 1m, 5m, 15m): Ideal for identifying short-term shifts in participant positioning, beneficial for day trading and scalping strategies. Provides insights into immediate market reactions to price movements.
Longer Timeframes (e.g., 1h, 4h, Daily): Valuable for evaluating broader positioning trends and the sustainability or potential reversal of medium-to-long-term trends. Offers a macro perspective on Long/Short dynamics, suitable for swing trading or long-term investment strategies.
This indicator integrates complex market data, provides nuanced Long/Short position estimations, and offers multi-timeframe analytical capabilities, empowering traders to make more informed and strategic decisions.
Livelli OI-PNCOI-PNC Levels is a script that displays the open interest (OI) and net short positions (PNC) of a selection of 20 of the most significant stocks in terms of traded value on the Italian market.
PNC are indicated by red dotted lines starting from the close of the last reported change date;
The most significant open interest by number of contracts (Top 10 Calls and Top 10 Puts) are displayed using labels, all on a single line (Strike, CALL, PUT);
A summary table can be activated.
the data is hardcoded using static arrays and must be updated periodically. Data updated of 03/11/2025
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Livelli OI-PNC è uno script che permette di visualizzare gli open interest (OI) e le Posizioni Nette Corte (PNC) di una selezione di 20 titoli tra i più significativi per controvalore movimentato del mercato italiano.
Le PNC vengono indicate tramite Linee tratteggiate rosse che partono dal close della data di ultima variazione comunicata;
Sono riportati tramite labels, gli Open Interest più significativi per num.Contratti (Top 10 Call e top 10 Put) tutto su una unica riga per ogni strike (Strike, CALL, PUT);
E' attivabile una Tabella di riepilogo.
Poiché Pine Script non può leggere direttamente file da URL esterni, i dati sono hardcorati tramite array statici e vanno aggiornati periodicamente. Dati aggiornati al 03/11/2025
BTC Open interest (binance, bybit, okx, bitget, htx, deribit)📈 BTC Open Interest Candles (Binance, Bybit, OKX, Bitget, HTX, Deribit)
🌟 Overview
This Pine Script indicator fetches real-time Bitcoin (BTC) perpetual futures open interest (OI) data from major cryptocurrency exchanges (Binance, OKX, Bybit, Bitget, HTX, Deribit), aggregates it, and visualizes it as candlesticks on the chart. Each candlestick represents the combined OI values at the open, high, low, and close of that bar. Candlestick colors change based on whether the current bar’s close OI is higher or lower than the previous bar’s, allowing intuitive tracking of OI fluctuations.
✨ Key Features
Multi-exchange OI aggregation: Combines OI data from selected exchanges to create a unified OI candlestick series.
Candlestick visualization: Converts aggregated OI values into open, high, low, and close values to plot candlestick charts, clearly showing the range and trend of OI over time.
Color-coded OI change:
Close OI higher than previous bar → teal candlestick (OI increase)
Close OI lower than previous bar → red candlestick (OI decrease)
⚙️ Inputs
Show Binance true Include Binance OI in the aggregation.
Show OKX true Include OKX OI in the aggregation.
Show Bybit true Include Bybit OI in the aggregation.
Show Bitget true Include Bitget OI in the aggregation.
Show HTX true Include HTX OI in the aggregation.
Show Deribit true Include Deribit OI in the aggregation.
📊 Calculation Methodology
Requests OI open, high, low, close values for the specified exchange using request.security().
Missing data (na) is treated as 0 to prevent aggregation errors.
Returns OI values as arrays.
➕ Aggregation of individual OI
Variables combinedOiOpen, combinedOiHigh, combinedOiLow, combinedOiClose initialized to 0.
Calls getOI for each enabled exchange and adds returned values to the combined variables.
🎨 Candlestick color determination
oiColorCond checks whether combinedOiClose > combinedOiClose .
True → openInterestColor = color.teal (OI increase)
False → openInterestColor = color.red (OI decrease)
🕯 Candlestick plotting
plotCandles ensures at least one exchange is selected.
plotcandle() is called with na values if no exchanges are selected to avoid drawing candles.
Candle body, wick, and border colors follow openInterestColor.
💡 How to Use
🌐 Integrated market sentiment
Observe overall market OI changes using a unified candlestick chart rather than fragmented exchange data to understand market sentiment and capital flow.
🔍 Compare with price movements
Analyze price charts alongside OI candlesticks to see how OI changes affect (or are affected by) price.
🟢 Price rising + teal OI candlestick (OI increase): Indicates bullish momentum from new long entries or short covering.
🔴 Price falling + red OI candlestick (OI decrease): Suggests bearish momentum from long liquidations or increased short covering.
📈 Price rising + red OI candlestick (OI decrease): Could reflect a short squeeze or profit-taking in long positions.
📉 Price falling + teal OI candlestick (OI increase): May indicate new short positions or forced long liquidations (stop-loss triggers).
⚡ Volatility prediction
Large OI candles or consecutive candles of a certain color can indicate imminent or ongoing significant market moves.
BTC OI Delta (binance, okx, bybit, htx, bitget, deribit)📊 BTC Open Interest (OI) Delta (Binance, OKX, Bybit, HTX, Bitget, Deribit)
📝 Overview
This Pine Script indicator tracks and visualizes the changes (delta) in Bitcoin (BTC) open interest (OI) for perpetual futures across multiple major crypto exchanges: Binance, OKX, Bybit, Bitget, HTX, and Deribit. It calculates the total net delta by summing the OI delta from each exchange and displays positive (OI increase) and negative (OI decrease) deltas as separate column charts. Users can choose which exchanges to include or exclude and utilize the spike highlight feature to differentiate delta intensity with color based on user-defined thresholds.
⚡ Key Features
🌐 Multi-exchange OI delta tracking
Fetches and calculates BTC perpetual futures OI delta individually from Binance, OKX, Bybit, Bitget, HTX, and Deribit.
📈 Total net delta calculation
Sums the OI delta from all selected exchanges to represent overall market open interest changes.
🎨 Visualization
Column plots: Displays net OI increases (positive delta) and decreases (negative delta) as separate column charts for intuitive trend analysis.
Spike highlights: Changes in OI delta are color-coded according to user-defined thresholds to make significant moves easily identifiable.
⚙️ User settings
Users can select which exchanges to display, enable/disable spike highlights, and set thresholds for “strong” and “very strong” OI delta changes.
🛠 Input Settings
Show Zero Line (bool, default: true): Show a zero baseline on the chart.
Highlight Spikes (bool, default: true): Enable color highlighting based on OI delta intensity.
Strong Threshold (int, default: 1000): Delta value considered a “strong” change (in BTC).
Very Strong Threshold (int, default: 2000): Delta value considered a “very strong” change (in BTC).
Show Binance (bool, default: true): Include Binance OI delta.
Show OKX (bool, default: true): Include OKX OI delta.
Show Bybit (bool, default: true): Include Bybit OI delta.
Show Bitget (bool, default: true): Include Bitget OI delta.
Show HTX (bool, default: true): Include HTX OI delta.
Show Deribit (bool, default: true): Include Deribit OI delta.
🔢 Calculation Method
🧮 Individual OI request
Uses request.security() to fetch OI data from each exchange.
➕ Delta calculation
Current bar OI minus previous bar OI (oi - oi ).
❌ Handling na values
If OI data is missing (exchange disabled or no data), the delta is treated as 0 to avoid sum errors.
🔗 Total net delta
Sums all selected exchange deltas as totalCombinedDelta.
↔️ Separate net increase/decrease
Positive (netIncreaseCombined) and negative (netDecreaseCombined) parts of total delta are split.
🎨 Color determination
getNetDeltaHighlightedColor function dynamically sets column colors based on highlightSpike and threshold settings.
🎨 Color Scheme
Highlight disabled:
Positive delta: teal shades
Negative delta: red shades
Highlight enabled:
Positive delta (normal): dark teal (#026628)
Positive delta (strong): bright teal (#00ff95)
Positive delta (very strong): yellow (#eeff00)
Negative delta (normal): dark red (#6b0d0d)
Negative delta (strong): bright red (#ff1044)
Negative delta (very strong): pink (#ff00ea)
📊 Usage
💹 Market sentiment analysis
Total net OI delta increase → capital inflow and position building
Total net OI delta decrease → capital outflow and position liquidation
⚖️ Position interpretation
BTC rising + positive OI delta → increasing long positions
BTC falling + negative OI delta → decreasing long positions
BTC falling + positive OI delta → increasing short positions
BTC rising + negative OI delta → decreasing short positions
📈 Trend confirmation
Sustained positive delta → bullish signal
Sustained negative delta → bearish signal
🌪 Volatility prediction
“Strong” or “very strong” spikes may indicate increased price volatility.
🏦 Exchange-specific impact
Enable/disable exchanges to analyze how each exchange’s OI changes affect the overall market.
Aggregated Open Interest Multi-Exchange (USD)This indicator aggregates Open Interest (OI) data from multiple major cryptocurrency exchanges into a single unified view in USD, using data available on TradingView. It automatically adapts to the asset you're viewing on the chart.
Features:
Aggregates OI from 7 major exchanges: Binance, Bybit, OKX, Bitget, Deribit, HTX, and Coinbase
All values converted to USD - unlike native OI which shows contracts/coins
Uses only data available on TradingView platform
Automatically detects the asset from your chart (BTC, ETH, SOL, etc.)
True apples-to-apples comparison across exchanges
Displays as candlesticks showing OI open, high, low, and close
Toggle exchanges on/off individually
Handles different contract types per exchange automatically
Why USD conversion matters:
Traditional OI indicators show values in contracts or crypto units, making it difficult to compare across exchanges. This indicator converts everything to USD, giving you the real dollar value of open positions across all exchanges.
How it works:
Simply add the indicator to any crypto perpetual futures chart. It will automatically fetch and aggregate OI data from all supported exchanges for that asset using TradingView's built-in data feeds, converting everything to USD.
Supported Exchanges:
Binance, Bybit, Bitget, HTX: USDT perpetuals
Deribit: BTC/ETH use USD contracts, others use USDC
OKX: Contract-based (automatically converted)
Coinbase: USDC perpetuals
Perfect for traders who want a comprehensive view of total market Open Interest in USD across exchanges using reliable TradingView data.
Order Flow RSI - Price / CVD / OIOrder Flow RSI blends three powerful market perspectives — Price , Cumulative Volume Delta (CVD) , and Open Interest (OI) — into one unified RSI-style oscillator.
It reveals momentum and imbalance across these data streams and highlights situations where participation, liquidity, and positioning disagree — moments that often precede reversals.
What it does
The indicator converts:
Price → RSI (classic momentum),
CVD → RSI (buy/sell pressure balance),
OI → RSI (position expansion/contraction)
…then plots all three RSIs together on the same 0–100 scale.
A fourth Consensus RSI (average of any two or all three) can optionally be shown to simplify the view.
Core logic
CVD engine – based on TradingView’s native volume-delta request.
Modes: Continuous (default, smooth line), Anchored (resets each session), Rolling window.
Open Interest – pulled automatically from the symbol’s “_OI” feed; aligns to chart timeframe for real-time flow.
RSI calculation – standard RSI applied to each data stream, optionally smoothed (SMA / EMA / RMA / WMA / VWMA).
Signals – optional background highlights when:
All three RSIs are overbought (red) or oversold (green), or
Any pair show opposite extremes (e.g., price overbought + OI oversold).
Consensus RSI – arithmetic mean of the selected RSIs, summarizing overall market tone.
Inputs overview
CVD settings: anchor period, lower-TF delta, mode, rolling length
RSI lengths: separate for price, CVD, OI
Smoothing: type + period applied to all RSIs at once
Consensus: choose which RSIs to average
Signals: enable/disable each combination; optional alerts
Levels: adjustable OB/MID/OS (default 70 / 50 / 30)
Visuals: fill between active RSIs, background highlights, level lines, colors in Style tab
How to read it
All 3 overbought (red): broad exhaustion → possible correction
All 3 oversold (green): broad depletion → possible bounce
Opposite pairs: divergence between price and participation
Price↑ but OI↓ (red) → weak rally, fading participation
Price↓ but CVD↑ (green) → hidden accumulation
Combine with structure and volume profile for confirmation.
Notes
Works best on assets with full CVD + OI data (futures, BTC, etc.).
Use Continuous CVD for smooth RSI, Anchored for session analysis.
Smoothing 2–5 EMA is a good starting point to reduce noise.
All styling (colors, line types, thickness) is adjustable in the Style tab.
Limitations & caveats
CVD requires accurate tick/volume/delta data from your data feed. Performance may differ across instruments.
OI availability varies by exchange / symbol. Where OI is absent, pairwise OI signals are not evaluated.
This indicator is a tool — it generates signals of interest, not guaranteed profitable trades. Backtest and combine with your risk rules.
Smoothing introduces lag; longer smoothing reduces noise but delays signals.
Order Flow RSI bridges traditional momentum analysis and order-flow context — giving a multi-dimensional view of when markets are truly stretched or quietly reloading.
Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't.
VSTrade OMCThe indicator calculates the ratio of Open Interest (OI) of a futures contract to the market capitalization (Market Cap) of the spot asset. OI is the number of open (unclosed) futures positions in the market, expressed in contracts. Market Cap is the total value of the asset (price * circulating supply). The ratio shows how "overheated" or "interesting" the futures market is relative to the size of the asset.This is not a direct trading signal, but a tool for analyzing liquidity, speculation, and market sentiment.
Индикатор рассчитывает отношение Open Interest (OI) фьючерсного контракта к рыночной капитализации (Market Cap) спотового актива. OI — это количество открытых (незакрытых) фьючерсных позиций на рынке, выраженное в контрактах. Market Cap — общая стоимость актива (цена * circulating supply). Отношение (ratio) показывает, насколько "перегрет" или "интересен" рынок фьючерсов относительно размера актива.
Это не прямой торговый сигнал, а инструмент для анализа ликвидности, спекуляции и рыночных настроений.
Bar Statistics - DELTA/OI/TOTAL/BUY/SELL/LONGS/SHORTSBar Statistics - Advanced Volume & Open Interest Analysis
Overview
The Bar Statistics indicator is a comprehensive analytical tool designed to provide traders with detailed insights into market microstructure through advanced volume analysis, open interest tracking, and market flow detection. This indicator transforms complex market data into easily digestible visual information, displaying six key metrics in customizable colored boxes that update in real-time.
Unlike traditional volume indicators that only show basic volume data, this indicator combines multiple data sources to reveal the underlying forces driving price movement, including volume delta calculations from lower timeframes, open interest changes, and estimated market positioning.
What Makes This Indicator Unique
1. Multi-Timeframe Volume Delta Precision
The indicator utilizes lower timeframe data (default 1-second) to calculate highly accurate volume delta measurements, providing much more precise buy/sell pressure analysis than standard timeframe-based calculations. This approach captures intraday volume dynamics that are often missed by conventional indicators.
2. Real-Time Updates
Unlike many indicators that only update on bar completion, this tool provides live updates for the developing candle, allowing traders to see evolving market conditions as they happen.
3. Market Flow Analysis
The unique "L/S" (Long/Short) metric combines open interest changes with price/volume direction to estimate net market positioning, helping identify when participants are accumulating or distributing positions.
4. Adaptive Visual Intensity
The gradient color system automatically adjusts based on historical context, making it easy to identify when current values are significant relative to recent market activity.
5. Complete Customization
Every aspect of the display can be customized, from the order of metrics to individual color schemes, allowing traders to adapt the tool to their specific analysis needs.
6.All In One Solution
6 Metrics in one indicator no more using 5 different indicators.
Core Features Explained
DELTA (Volume Delta)
What it shows: Net difference between aggressive buy volume and aggressive sell volume
Calculation: Uses lower timeframe data to determine whether each trade was initiated by buyers or sellers
Interpretation:
Positive values indicate aggressive buying pressure
Negative values indicate aggressive selling pressure
Magnitude indicates the strength of directional pressure
OI Δ (Open Interest Change)
What it shows: Change in open interest from the previous bar
Data source: Fetches open interest data using the "_OI" symbol suffix
Interpretation:
Positive values indicate new positions entering the market
Negative values indicate positions being closed
Combined with price direction, reveals market participant behavior
L/S (Net Long/Short Bias)
What it shows: Estimated net change in long vs short market positions
Calculation method: Combines open interest changes with price/volume direction using configurable logic
Scenarios analyzed:
New Longs: Rising OI + Rising Price/Volume = Long position accumulation
Liquidated Longs: Falling OI + Falling Price/Volume = Long position exits
New Shorts: Rising OI + Falling Price/Volume = Short position accumulation
Covered Shorts: Falling OI + Rising Price/Volume = Short position exits
Result: Net bias toward long (positive) or short (negative) market sentiment
TOTAL (Total Volume)
What it shows: Standard volume for the current bar
Purpose: Provides context for other metrics and baseline activity measurement
Enhanced display: Uses gradient intensity based on recent volume history
BUY (Estimated Buy Volume)
What it shows: Estimated aggressive buy volume
Calculation: (Total Volume + Delta) / 2
Use case: Helps quantify the actual buying pressure in monetary/contract terms
SELL (Estimated Sell Volume)
What it shows: Estimated aggressive sell volume
Calculation: (Total Volume - Delta) / 2
Use case: Helps quantify the actual selling pressure in monetary/contract terms
Configuration Options
Timeframe Settings
Custom Timeframe Toggle: Enable/disable custom lower timeframe selection
Timeframe Selection: Choose the precision level for volume delta calculations
Auto-Selection Logic: Automatically selects optimal timeframe based on chart timeframe
Net Positions Calculation
Direction Method: Choose between Price-based or Volume Delta-based direction determination
Value Method: Select between Open Interest Change or Volume for position size calculations
Display Customization
Row Order: Completely customize which metrics appear and in what order (6 positions available)
Color Schemes: Individual color selection for positive/negative values of each metric
Gradient Intensity: Configurable lookback period (10-200 bars) for relative intensity calculations
Visual Elements
Box Format: Clean, professional box display with clear labels
Color Coding: Intuitive color schemes with customizable transparency gradients
Real-time Updates: Live updating for developing candles with historical stability
How to Use This Indicator
For Day Traders
Volume Confirmation: Use DELTA to confirm breakout validity - strong directional moves should show corresponding volume delta
Entry Timing: Watch for volume delta divergences at key levels to time entries
Exit Signals: Monitor when aggressive volume shifts against your position
For Swing Traders
Market Flow: Focus on the L/S metric to identify when participants are accumulating or distributing
Open Interest Analysis: Use OI Δ to confirm whether moves are backed by new money or position adjustments
Trend Validation: Combine multiple metrics to validate trend strength and sustainability
For Scalpers
Real-time Edge: Utilize the live updates to see developing imbalances before bar completion
Quick Decision Making: Focus on DELTA and BUY/SELL for immediate market pressure assessment
Volume Profile: Use TOTAL volume context for optimal entry/exit sizing
Setup Recommendations
Futures Markets: Enable OI tracking and use Volume Delta direction method
Crypto Markets: Focus on DELTA and volume metrics; OI may not be available
Stock Markets: Use Price direction method with volume value calculations
High-Frequency Analysis: Set lower timeframe to 1S for maximum precision
Technical Implementation
Data Accuracy
Utilizes TradingView's ta.requestVolumeDelta() function for precise buy/sell classification
Implements error checking for data availability
Handles missing data gracefully with fallback calculations
Performance Optimization
Efficient array management with configurable lookback periods
Smart box creation and deletion to prevent memory issues
Optimized real-time updates without historical data corruption
Compatibility
Works on all timeframes from seconds to daily
Compatible with futures, forex, crypto, and stock markets
Automatically adjusts calculation methods based on available data
Risk Disclaimers
This indicator is designed for educational and analytical purposes. It provides statistical analysis of market data but does not guarantee trading success. Users should:
Combine with other forms of analysis
Practice proper risk management
Understand that past performance doesn't predict future results
Be aware that volume delta and open interest data quality varies by market and data provider
Conclusion
The Bar Statistics indicator represents a significant advancement in retail trader access to professional-grade market analysis tools. By combining multiple data sources into a single, customizable display, it provides the depth of analysis needed for comprehensive market microstructure understanding while maintaining the simplicity required for effective decision-making.
Open Interest OverlayOpen Interest Overlay
Overview
This indicator displays Open Interest (OI) data directly on your price chart as an overlay, eliminating the need for separate panes while preserving authentic OI movement patterns. Perfect for traders who want to analyze OI correlations without sacrificing chart real estate.
Key Features
📊 Smart Price Scaling
• Automatically maps Open Interest values to fit within your chart's price range
• Preserves all directional movements, timing, and relative magnitude relationships
• Uses official TradingView Open Interest feed for accuracy
🎨 Full Customization
• Custom Colors: Choose your own colors for rising/falling OI (defaults: teal/red)
• Line Style: Toggle between step-line (traditional) or smooth line display
• Optional Fill: Shade area between OI line and mid-price for better visual reference
• Smoothing Options: Apply moving average smoothing to reduce noise
⚙️ Intelligent Settings
• Normalization Window: 300-bar lookback (customizable) for scaling calculations
• Auto Timeframe: Uses daily data for intraday charts on traditional assets, chart timeframe for crypto
• Real Value Display: Shows actual (unscaled) OI value on the last bar
How It Works
The indicator performs proportional mapping of Open Interest data:
1. Calculates OI range (high/low) over the lookback period
2. Maps this range to your chart's price range during the same period
3. Displays OI movements that maintain authentic patterns and timing
Perfect For
✅ Correlation Analysis - See how OI moves with price in real-time
✅ Divergence Spotting - Identify when OI and price trends diverge
✅ Clean Charts - No need for separate panes or window splitting
✅ Pattern Recognition - Spot OI building/declining during key price levels
✅ Cross-Market Analysis - View any symbol's OI overlay on your current chart (e.g., Bitcoin OI while viewing Ethereum prices)
What You Get vs Traditional OI Indicators
Advantages:
• Authentic OI movement patterns preserved
• Direct visual correlation with price action
• No chart real estate sacrifice
• Immediate trend and divergence recognition
Trade-offs:
• Shows relative OI changes rather than absolute values
• Scaling is relative to the selected lookback period
Ideal For
• Day traders monitoring intraday OI flow
• Swing traders analyzing OI trends with price movements
• Futures traders tracking institutional interest
• Anyone wanting clean, correlation-focused OI analysis
Compatible With
• Futures contracts with Open Interest data
• Any timeframe (auto-adjusts for optimal data)
• All TradingView-supported OI symbols
Net Positions (Net Longs & Net Shorts) - Volume AdjustedNet Positions (Net Longs & Net Shorts) - Volume Adjusted
Based on the legendary LeviathanCapital - Net Positions Indicator
Adjusted to use volume calculation for more percise data
Few important caveats:
- EVERY BUYER NEED A SELLER AND EVERY SELLER NEED A BUYER
- This indicator is meant to give you a sense of direction for the market orders ("who is the aggresive side") and should be used as confluence not as true values
In reality, in market movement each candle will contain both buying and selling, contracts closing and opening but due to some limitations that is hard to make properly.
Even with these limitations this indicator can provide a better picture than some other even external tools out there.
The main benefit of using volume delta and open interest instead of just open interest and candle closes G/R that it solves the problem with extreme cases where there might be an absorption of market orders.
Example of the Volume Edge in Action:
Bullish Absorption (The "Trap" for Sellers)
Candle Close + OI: A large Red Candle forms with Rising OI. The interpretation is simply: "New shorts are opening"
Volume Delta + OI: The same Red Candle with Rising OI has a Positive Volume Delta.
The True Story: Aggressive buyers tried to push the price up, but they were completely absorbed by large passive sell orders.
The "Volume Delta" logic:
If OI ↑ → new positions opened
• Delta ↑ → net longs added
• Delta ↓ → net shorts added
If OI ↓ → positions closed
• Delta ↑ → shorts closing
• Delta ↓ → longs closing
The "Price" logic:
If OI ↑ → new positions opened
• Price ↑ → net longs added
• Price ↓ → net shorts added
If OI ↓ → positions closed
• Price ↑ → shorts closing
• Price ↓ → longs closing
Crypto OI AgregatedCrypto OI Aggregated — Open Interest Aggregator for Crypto Exchanges
General Description
The indicator is designed for comprehensive analysis of Open Interest (OI) across major cryptocurrency exchanges. It consolidates data from multiple platforms, visualizes it as candlestick charts or deltas, and builds tables with breakdowns by exchange and contract type. This allows traders to quickly understand where market interest is concentrated and how the market structure is shifting.
Unlike standard tools that only show data from a single exchange, this indicator provides a full market overview and makes it easy to compare dynamics across different platforms.
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Key Features
• Aggregation of OI data from exchanges: Binance, Bybit, OKX, Bitget, Kraken, HTX, Deribit (feel free to leave a comment if you’d like me to add other exchanges that provide open interest data)
• Support for contract types: USDT.P, USD.P, USDC.P, USD.PM
• Automatic normalization of various OI data formats from different providers
• Display modes:
• OI candlestick chart (total aggregated OI)
• OI Delta (change in OI per bar)
• Full table with detailed data by exchange and contract type
• Short summary table with totals in USD and base assets
• Support for USD or COIN denomination
• Convenient formatting for large numbers
• Customizable colors
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How to Use the Indicator
1. Select Exchanges
In the settings, enable or disable specific exchanges. It is recommended to activate only the ones you need for analysis — this will make the indicator faster.
2. Choose Data Type
• OI — aggregated open interest from selected exchanges.
• OI delta — delta (change in OI compared to the previous bar).
3. Denomination
• USD — values are converted into USD equivalents.
• COIN — values are shown in the base asset (BTC, ETH, etc.).
4. Reading the Chart
• OI candlesticks show the overall OI dynamics.
• Delta histogram highlights how much OI has grown or decreased per bar.
• Colors are fully customizable.
5. Tables
• Enabled via the Show table option.
• Full Table → Rows = exchanges, Columns = contract types. Cells contain OI values in either USD or the base asset, depending on settings. Quickly shows where the main interest is concentrated.
• Short Table → Displays only the total OI values in USD and the base asset.
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Important Notes
• For better readability of large values, two custom formatting functions were implemented. They work similarly to format.volume, but with improved digit grouping and adjustable decimal precision. In the tables, the top row is formatted using format.volume, while the bottom row uses the improved formatting functions for clearer representation.
str(d, n, s) =>
str.substring(d, 0, str.length(d) - n) + '.' + str.substring(d, str.length(d) - n, str.length(d) - (n - 2)) + s
format(_r) =>
d = str.tostring(math.round(_r))
str.length(d) > 9 ? str(d, 9, " B") : str.length(d) > 6 ? str(d, 6, " M") : str.length(d) > 3 ? str(d, 3, " K") : d
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Conclusion: Crypto OI Aggregated is a convenient and powerful tool for cryptocurrency derivatives traders. It enables tracking of OI dynamics across multiple exchanges simultaneously, detecting imbalances between contracts, and identifying signals that are not visible when analyzing a single exchange.
Adaptive Open InterestThis indicator analyzes Bitcoin open interest to identify overbought and oversold conditions that historically precede major price moves. Unlike static levels, it automatically adapts to current market conditions by analyzing the last 320 bars (user adjustable).
How It Works
Adaptive Algorithm:
-Analyzes the last 320 bars of open interest data
-Combines percentile analysis (90th, 80th, 20th, 10th percentiles) with statistical analysis (standard deviations)
-Creates dynamic zones that adjust as market conditions change
Four Key Zones:
🔴 Extreme Overbought (Red) - Major crash risk territory
🟠 Overbought (Orange) - Correction risk territory
🔵 Oversold (Blue) - Opportunity territory
🟢 Extreme Oversold (Green) - Major opportunity territory
For Risk Management:
-When OI enters red zones → Consider reducing long positions, major crash risk
-When OI enters orange zones → Caution, correction likely incoming
For Opportunities:
-When OI enters blue zones → Look for long opportunities
-When OI enters green zones → Strong buying opportunity, major bounce potential
The Table Shows:
-Current status (which zone OI is in)
-Range position (where current OI sits as % of 320-bar range)
-320-bar high/low levels for context
Why It's Effective:
-Adaptive Nature: What's "high" OI in a bear market differs from bull market - the indicator knows the difference and adjusts automatically.
-Proven Approach: Combines multiple statistical methods for robust signals that work across different market cycles.
-Alert System: Optional alerts notify you when OI crosses critical thresholds, so you don't miss important signals.
-The indicator essentially tells you when the futures market is getting "too crowded" (danger) or "too empty" (opportunity) relative to recent history.
Simulated OI Proxy with Trend Table1. In Simple Terms
This script mimics open interest analysis using price and volume changes.
It visually marks possible bullish and bearish setups directly on your price chart.
It’s especially useful for markets where real OI data is not available (like Indian stocks)
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2. Calculating Price and Volume Changes
close - close: Calculates the change in closing price from the previous bar to the current bar.
volume - volume: Calculates the change in trading volume from the previous bar to the current bar.
Purpose:
These calculations help determine if price and volume are increasing or decreasing, which is used as a proxy for open interest (OI) since real OI data may not be available.
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3. Proxy Logic for OI Signals
long_buildup: Both price and volume are rising. This suggests new buying interest (bullish signal).
short_buildup: Price is falling but volume is rising. This suggests new short positions are being opened (bearish signal).
short_covering: Price is rising but volume is falling. This suggests shorts are closing their positions, causing a price rise (cautiously bullish).
long_unwinding: Both price and volume are falling. This suggests long positions are being closed (cautiously bearish).
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4. Plotting the Signals
plotshape(condition, ...): Draws a shape on the chart when the condition is true.
Long Buildup: Green triangle below the bar (bullish).
Short Buildup: Red triangle above the bar (bearish).
Short Covering: Blue circle below the bar (cautiously bullish).
Long Unwinding: Orange circle above the bar (cautiously bearish).
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5. Signal Detection:
The script checks price and volume changes to determine which signal is active.
Trend Assignment:
It assigns a text label and color for the detected trend.
Table Display:
A table appears at the top-right of your chart, showing the current trend based on the latest bar.
Open Interest Footprint IQ [TradingIQ]Hello Traders!
Th e Open Interest Footprint IQ indicator is an advanced visualization tool designed for cryptocurrency markets. It provides a granular, real-time breakdown of open interest changes across different price levels, allowing traders to see how aggressive market participation is distributed within each bar.
Unlike standard footprint charts that rely solely on volume, this indicator offers unique insights by focusing on the interaction between price action and changes in open interest (OI) — a leading metric often used to infer trader intent and positioning.
How it works
The Open Interest Footprint IQ processes lower timeframe price and open interest data to build a footprint-style chart that shows how traders are positioning themselves within each candle.
Here’s a breakdown of the process:
1. Granular OI & Price Sampling
The script retrieves lower-timeframe data (1-minute, 1-second, or 1-tick, based on your setting).
For each candle, it captures:
High and low prices
Price change direction
Change in open interest (OI)
2. Classifying Trader Behavior
For each lower-timeframe segment, the indicator determines the type of positioning occurring based on price movement and OI change:
If price is moving up and open interest is increasing, it suggests that long positions are being opened. This is considered a "Longs Opening" event, labeled as UU (Up/Up).
If price is moving up but open interest is decreasing, it indicates that short positions are being closed. This is referred to as UD (Up/Down), or "Shorts Closing."
If price is moving down and open interest is increasing, it signals that short positions are being opened. This is known as DU (Down/Up), or "Shorts Opening."
If price is moving down while open interest is also decreasing, it means that long positions are being closed. This is labeled as DD (Down/Down), or "Longs Closing."
These are stored in separate arrays and displayed at specific price levels.
It is particularly useful for identifying:
Where longs or shorts are opening/closing positions
Stacked imbalances (indicative of potential absorption or exhaustion)
Value area zones and POC (Point of Control) based on OI, not volume
This footprint runs on your choice of sub-bar granularity and is ideal for high-frequency trading, scalping, and entries based on order flow dynamics.
Key Features
Footprint Visualization
At each price level within a candle:
Long/short opening and closing behavior is broken down.
Delta (net open interest change) is displayed both numerically and color-coded.
Optional gradient coloring shows intensity and type of flow (longs/shorts opened/closed).
Cumulative or per-bar reset modes allow you to track OI evolution over time.
The image above explains the information that each Footprint box shows across a candlestick!
Each footprint box shows:
OI Delta
OI Delta %
Longs Opened (LO)
Longs Closed (LC)
Shorts Opened (SO)
Shorts Closed (SC)
The image above explains the color-coding feature of the indicator.
Boxes are color coded to show which position action
dominated at the price area.
For this example:
Green boxes = Long positions being opened dominated
Purple boxes = Long positions being closed dominated
Red boxes = Short positions being opened dominated
Yellow boxes = Short positions being closed dominated
All colors are customizable.
Additionally, for traders who are only interested in whether OI increased/decreased, a "two-color" option is available in the settings.
For the two-color option, footprint boxes can be one of two colors. Showing whether OI increased or decreased at the level.
Cumulative Levels
Open Interest Footprint IQ contains a "Cumulative Levels" feature that tracks/stores open interest change at tick levels over time, rather than resetting per bar.
With the "Cumulative Levels" feature enabled, traders can see open interest changes persist across all candlesticks. This feature is useful for determining whether longs opening, longs closing, shorts opening, or shorts closing are dominating at particular price areas over time rather than on a single bar.
A useful feature to see if shorts/longs are favoring certain price throughout the day, week, month, etc.
Input Settings Explained
Granularity (Dropdown: Granularity)
Options: 1-Minute, 1-Second, 1-Tick
Determines how finely the script samples the lower timeframe data to construct the footprint.
For precision:
1-Tick = Highest accuracy, but more resource-intensive.
1-Second/1-Minute = Suitable for broader or more zoomed-out analysis.
Tick Level Distance (Tick Level Distance (0 = Auto))
Defines the vertical spacing between levels in the footprint chart.
If 0, the script uses an automatic calculation based on ATR to adapt to volatility.
Set a manual value (e.g., 5) to control the height granularity of each level in ticks.
Cumulative Levels (Toggle)
If enabled, the footprint builds cumulatively over time, rather than resetting per candle.
Use case: Visualize ongoing buildup of OI activity across a session or day.
Cumulative Levels Reset TF (Timeframe)
Sets the reset interval for the cumulative view (e.g., reset daily, hourly, etc.)
Works only when Cumulative Levels is enabled.
Delta Box Display Settings
Show Delta Percentage
Toggles the display of the percentage change in OI across the footprint level.
Helpful to gauge how aggressive positioning is relative to total OI at that level.
Show Longs/Shorts (Opened/Closed)
Show Longs Opened: Displays OI increase in up candles (price ↑, OI ↑).
Show Longs Closed: Displays OI decrease in down candles (price ↓, OI ↓).
Show Shorts Opened: OI increase in down candles (price ↓, OI ↑).
Show Shorts Closed: OI decrease in up candles (price ↑, OI ↓).
These behaviors are color-coded to give traders instant context:
Blue-green for longs opening.
Purple for longs closing.
Red for shorts opening.
Yellow for shorts closing.
Value Area & POC
Value Area % (Value Area %)
Controls how much cumulative open interest is used to define the value area.
Example: 70% means the smallest range of prices that contains 70% of total OI in that bar will be marked.
Helps identify zones of interest, support/resistance, and institutional levels.
The image above explains how to identify the VAH/VAL/POC shown by Open Interest Footprint IQ.
VAH = Upper 🞂
POC = ●
VAL = Lower 🞂
Imbalances
Imbalance Percentage
Defines the minimum delta % required at a level to be marked as an imbalance.
If the net open interest change at a level exceeds this threshold, a visual marker appears.
Stacked Imbalance Count
If the number of consecutive imbalance levels meets this count, a “Stacked Imbalance” alert will trigger.
This can signal aggressive buying or selling pressure, potential breakout zones, or institutional absorption.
Color Settings
Longs Opened / Closed, Shorts Opened / Closed
Customize the color palette for each order flow behavior.
These colors appear in the background gradient of the footprint boxes.
Up/Down Only Mode
Toggle to override all behavior-based colors with a single Up Color and Down Color.
Useful if you prefer a simple bull/bear view.
Up Color / Down Color
If "Up/Down Only" is enabled, these two colors are used to represent all net positive or negative deltas.
Special Notes
Crypto only: This script works only with crypto tickers on TradingView.
For other assets (stocks, futures), a warning message will appear instead.
OI data must be available from the exchange (many perpetual pairs support this).
If the footprint is too small or invisible, increase your tick level spacing in the settings.
Alerts
When a stacked imbalance is detected, an alert is fired ("Stacked Imbalance").
This feature is useful for automated systems, bots, or simply staying informed of potential trade setups.
And that's all for now!
If you have any questions or features you'd like to see feel free to share them in the comments below!
Thank you traders!
TradeQUO Herrick Payoff RSIHerrick Payoff Index RSI (HPI-RSI) with Signal Line
An advanced oscillator that measures market strength not just by price, but by "smart money flow."
This indicator is not a typical RSI. Instead of applying the Relative Strength Index to price alone, it calculates it on the cumulative Herrick Payoff Index (HPI) . This creates a unique oscillator that reflects the underlying sentiment and capital flow in the market.
What is the Herrick Payoff Index (HPI)?
The HPI is a classic sentiment indicator that combines three crucial elements to determine if money is flowing into or out of an asset:
Price Change: The direction and momentum of the market.
Trading Volume: The conviction behind the price movement.
Open Interest (OI): The total number of open contracts (mainly in futures), which indicates if new capital is entering the market.
By combining these factors, the HPI provides a more comprehensive picture of market strength than indicators based solely on price.
How This Indicator Works
The script follows a logical, multi-step process:
It calculates the raw Herrick Payoff Index for each bar.
It creates a cumulative sum of this index to generate a continuous money flow value.
This cumulative value is smoothed with a short-period EMA to reduce noise.
The RSI is then applied to this smoothed HPI value.
An additional, configurable signal line (moving average) is added to facilitate trading signals.
Interpretation and Application
You can use this indicator much like a standard RSI, but with the added context of money flow:
Overbought/Oversold: Values above 70 suggest an overbought condition, while values below 30 signal an oversold condition.
Signal Line Crossovers: A cross of the HPI-RSI line above the signal line can be seen as a bullish signal. A cross below can be seen as a bearish signal.
Divergences: Look for divergences between the indicator and the price. A bullish divergence (price makes a lower low, indicator makes a higher low) can indicate an upcoming move to the upside. A bearish divergence (price makes a higher high, indicator makes a lower high) can signal a potential move to the downside.
Settings
The indicator has been deliberately kept simple:
HPI Smoothing Length: Smoothing length (1-5) for the cumulative HPI.
RSI Length: The lookback period for the RSI calculation.
Signal Line Settings: Here you can enable/disable the signal line and customize its type and length.
Display Settings: Adjust the colors of the RSI and signal lines to your preference.
This indicator is a tool for analysis and should always be used in combination with other methods and a solid risk management strategy. Happy trading!
Liquidation Heatmap ║ BullVision 🧠Overview
The Liquidation Heatmap ║ BullVision 💥 is a high-precision visualization tool engineered to highlight probable liquidation levels in crypto markets. It leverages multi-exchange Open Interest data, real-time volume dynamics, and structure-aware volatility signals to reveal where leveraged traders are most at risk of forced position closures.
📖 What Are Liquidations?
In leveraged derivatives markets, a liquidation occurs when a trader’s margin becomes insufficient to maintain their position, triggering an automatic force-close by the exchange. These events are typically clustered around price levels where large volumes of overleveraged positions accumulate. When breached, they often result in sharp, aggressive price movements — also known as liquidation cascades.
This indicator is designed to detect and project such high-risk zones before they trigger, giving traders an edge in visualizing hidden pressure points in the market.
🧠 How It Works
The core engine aggregates real-time ∆OI (Open Interest delta) data from multiple major exchanges and applies a layered filtering system that considers:
Relative Open Interest shifts, normalized against an adaptive moving average baseline
Volume acceleration patterns, compared to a rolling historical benchmark
Market structure context, identifying meaningful directional breaks and failed retests
Leverage-tier modeling, using probabilistic distance rules to simulate where liquidations from 5x to 100x positions would be triggered
Each qualifying liquidation level is rendered using dynamic gradient lines and optional glow-enhanced zone visuals. The display adapts in real time to structural confirmation, volatility regime, and liquidity depth.
Exemple of Liquidation cascades
Exemple of Liquidation rejection
🔍 Key Features
🔗 Multi-Exchange OI Aggregation: Binance, OKX, BitMEX, Kraken (toggleable)
📊 Leverage-Tier Mapping: 5x, 10x, 25x, 50x, 100x projections
🎨 Gradient Zones: Custom color ramps reflect level significance
🧱 Structure-Sensitive Filtering: Noise reduction via multi-condition confirmation logic
🧠 Contextual Directional Bias: Zones filtered based on recent bullish/bearish transitions
⚙️ Fully Customizable: User-defined intensity thresholds, color palette, and range filtering
🧩 Why It’s Worth Paying For
This is not a mashup of public indicators. The script introduces an original, multi-layered architecture combining real-time Open Interest dynamics, structural analysis, and custom liquidation modeling.
Unlike speculative support/resistance plots or volume-only heatmaps, this tool is built to:
Detect liquidation zones before they cascade
React dynamically to market shifts
Filter noise through structural confirmation
Retain historical zones for visual learning and backtesting
✅ Compliance & Originality
This script was developed entirely in-house with original detection logic. No reused open-source components are included. Data requests are made through TradingView’s native .P_OI feeds, and all calculations, signal conditions, and visual logic were coded from scratch for this script.
⚠️ Risk Disclaimer & Access Policy
This script is a visual risk-awareness tool, not a signal generator or financial advice mechanism. No guarantee is made regarding future price action, liquidation triggers, or trading performance.
Use at your own discretion, with proper position sizing, risk management, and awareness of the market's inherent uncertainty.
🔒 Why This Script Is Invite-Only and Closed-Source
To protect its proprietary detection engine, this script is both closed-source and invite-only. The algorithm uses original methods to:
Aggregate real-time Open Interest delta across exchanges
Simulate leverage-based liquidation zones
Dynamically filter zones using structure and volatility layers
Opening the source would expose core detection logic to copycats or misuse. Likewise, access is limited to ensure the tool is used responsibly by serious traders and not distributed or repackaged unethically.
This model preserves the script’s quality, originality, and intended value.
MarketMastery Suite by DGTAll-in-One Trading Framework for Price Action, Smart Money, and Market Structure
Unlock a complete, institutional-grade toolkit built for modern traders. The MarketMastery Suite blends advanced price action logic, multi-timeframe structure detection, capital flow analytics, and liquidation-based risk tools — empowering you to decode market behavior with confidence.
Whether you're identifying smart money zones, anticipating structural shifts, or managing position risk, MarketMastery Suite delivers actionable and adaptive insights.
KEY FEATURES
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⯌ Dynamic Support & Resistance Zones
Automatically detects major Support and Resistance zones based on adaptive logic derived from ICT-style OBs and BBs. Rather than using fixed lookbacks, the script applies swing-based detection to reveal significant levels across Local, Regional, Global, and Macro structures — pinpointing areas of likely institutional interest.
⯌ Trend Stop & Range Detection
Tracks market bias with a smart 3-tier trailing stop that filters noise and identifies potential breakouts, traps, or directional flips — even in ranging conditions.
⯌ Fractal Market Structure & Shift Detection
Detects real-time Break of Structure (BoS) and Change of Character (CHoCH) events across fractal structure levels — Local to Macro — helping confirm or anticipate market shifts.
⯌ Volume & Capital Flow Analysis
Highlights volume spikes and overlays Cumulative Volume Delta (CVD) and Open Interest (OI) to uncover buyer/seller intent and momentum pressure shifts.
⯌ Trend Snapshot Dashboard
A clean, mobile-friendly dashboard that shows live trend strength, directional flow (Price, OI, CVD), and key capital activity, anchored to the latest swing evaluation window.
⯌ Liquidation Risk Zones
Visualizes liquidation and margin thresholds based on leverage, entry price, and maintenance margin — essential for futures risk planning.
ALERT MESSAGES
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Support & Resistance Events
"Rejection {count} at Support · Support ≈ {value}"
"Support Retest {count} After Break · Support ≈ {value}"
"Rejection {count} at Resistance · Resistance ≈ {value}"
"Resistance Retest {count} After Break · Resistance ≈ {value}"
Support & Resistance Transitions
"Support Broken · {value} → Becomes Resistance"
"Resistance Broken · {value} → Becomes Support"
Market Structure Alerts
"{fractal depth} {Bullish|Bearish} Break of Structure detected."
"{fractal depth} {Bullish|Bearish} Change of Character detected."
Bias Transitions
"{Bullish|Bearish} Bias — Trailing stop flipped {upward|downward} {volume activity}"
"Potential {Bullish|Bearish} Flip — Early signs of {upward|downward} pressure {volume activity}"
"Ranging or Transitioning — Market lacks a clear trend {volume activity}"
Volume Spike
"Extreme volume spike detected!"
DISCLAIMER
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This script is intended for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute financial, investment, or trading advice. All trading decisions made based on its output are solely the responsibility of the user.
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