Why is it ok to backtest on TradingView from now on!TradingView backtester has bad reputation. For a good reason - it was producing wrong results, and it was clear at first sight how bad they were.
But this has changed. Along with many other improvements in its PineScript coding capabilities, TradingView fixed important bug, which was the main reason for miscalculations. TradingView didn't really speak out about this fix, so let me try :)
Have a look at this short code of a swing trading strategy (PLEASE DON'T FOCUS ON BACKTEST RESULTS ATTACHED HERE - THEY DO NOT MATTER). Sometimes entry condition happens together with closing condition for the already ongoing trade. Example: the condition to close Long entry is the same as a condition to enter Short. And when these two aligned, not only a Long was closed and Short was entered (as intended), but also a second Short was entered, too!!! What's even worse, that second short was not controlled with closing conditions inside strategy.exit() function and it very often lead to losses exceeding whatever was declared in "loss=" parameter. This could not have worked well...
But HOORAY!!! - it has been fixed and won't happen anymore. So together with other improvements - TradingView's backtester and PineScript is now ok to work with on standard candlesticks :)
Yep, no need to code strategies and backtest them on other platforms anymore.
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Having said the above, there are still some pitfalls remaining, which you need to be aware of and avoid:
Don't backtest on HeikenAshi, Renko, Kagi candlesticks. They were not invented with backtesting in mind. There are still using wrong price levels for entries and therefore producing always too good backtesting results. Only standard candlesticks are reliable to backtest on.
Don't use Trailing Stop in your code. TradingView operates only on closed candlesticks, not on tick data and because of that, backtester will always assume price has first reached its favourable extreme (so 'high' when you are in Long trade and 'low' when you are in Short trade) before it starts to pull back. Which is rarely the truth in reality. Therefore strategies using Trailing Stop are also producing too good backtesting results. It is especially well visible on higher timeframe strategies - for some reason your strategy manages to make gains on those huge, fat candlesticks :) But that's not reality.
"when=" inside strategy.exit() does not work as you would intuitively expect. If you want to have logical condition to close your trade (for example - crossover(rsi(close,14),20)) you need to place it inside strategy.close() function. And leave StopLoss + TakeProfit conditions inside strategy.exit() function. Just as in attached code.
If you're working with pyramiding, add "process_orders_on_close=ANY" to your strategy() script header. Default setting ("=FIFO") will first close the trade, which was opened first, not the one which was hit by Stop-Loss condidtion.
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That's it, I guess :) If you are noticing other issues with backtester and would like to share, let everyone know in comments. If the issue is indeed a bug, there is a chance TradingView dev team will hear your voice and take it into account when working on other improvements. Just like they heard about the bug I described above.
P.S. I know for a fact that more improvements in the backtesting area are coming. Some will change the game even for non-coding traders. If you want to be notified quickly and with my comment - gimme "follow".
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BEST Trailing Take Profit StrategyHello traders
Hope you enjoyed your weekend on my behalf. Was staying home working ... ^^
This is my first strategy educational post I'm doing ever
While I'm generally against posting strategies because it's very easy to fake performance numbers... I cannot prevent myself from sharing a few cool strategy snippets anyway.
So from now on, I'll be sharing a few strategies also - generally not to showcase performance but only to show what pinescript can do.
As once again strategy performance can be faked is so many ways... :)
What's on the menu?
We all know what a trailing-stop is. right? right? Ok... sharing the definition here :)
A trailing stop is designed to protect gains by enabling a trade to remain open and continue to profit as long as the price is moving in the investor's favor. The order closes the trade if the price changes direction by a specified percentage or dollar amount.
But...do you know what a trailing profit is?
Short definition : Well the same but with your profit limit order.
Long definition : A trailing profit is designed to increase your gains by enabling a trade to remain open and continue to profit as long as the price is moving in the investor's favor. The order closes the trade if the price hits the trailing profit level specified percentage or dollar amount.
Some trading strategies used both a trailing stop AND trailing profit. Not making any recommendation here - only sharing what's possible in the realm of trading and pinescripting
Trigger me I'm famous
I developed many trading strategies in my career and often I've been asked to trigger a trailing-stop or trailing-profit once a certain % move has been made.
I integrated here a Take Profit trigger - once hit, it will activate the trailing profit
On the screenshot below, the TP trigger is plotted in orange. Once the price goes past that level for the first time, I'll start trailing the profit level.
In other words, when we see a price makes an interesting move in percentage value - we decide to offset the profit as we concluded that once it reached such distance - then it leads often to more profit
Of course, using only a trailing profit without stop/trailing-stop/invalidation isn't smart and the surest way to kiss goodbye a trading capital and trading and your good mood
See you tomorrow for another strategy snippet
All the BEST
Dave
ATR + Trailing StopsSimple visualisation of Average True Range in Pinescript V4.
The script has two modes: Running and Trailing.
In Running mode, it continuously displays the ATR above and below the price. Specifically, it displays the High and Low price plus and minus the ATR times a user-supplied multiplier. This can be helpful for visualising volatility.
In Trailing mode, it displays the same ATR line, except the line trails until price crosses it. When price crosses it, it flips from long to short or vice-versa.
You could use trailing ATR as a stop loss. Adjust the multiplier and lookback period for your asset and preference.
Parabolic SARThis is a redesign of the built-in Parabolic SAR indicator. I added a proper input system, an option to highlight initial points for both lines and an option to choose points width. So, customize it as you want.
Parabolic SAR was originally developed by J. Welles Wilder and described in his book "New Concepts in Technical Trading Systems" (1978). It is a trend-following indicator that can be used as a trailing stop loss.
To know which settings for PSAR are the most profitable on your instrument and timeframe you can use this tool
Profitable Parabolic SAR
Repulsion Moving Average - Least Crosses MAA Moving Average With Less Whipsaws Signals
The cross of the price with a moving average is one of the easiest strategy in technical analysis and could have worked if market price wasn't so noisy (In general periods of 1 to 20 produces the most whipsaws) . So it is possible to create a moving average who can manage to escape those noisy periods and produce 0 whipsaws ?
This question was asked by one of my work colleagues and i responded : "well... almost 0".
The Motion Of A Moving Average
Moving Average estimate the Trend and will always have phase shift, they will still follow the price and cross it during high volatility or low volatility periods, and when a moving average cross the price during a low volatility period you can expect lot of crosses.
In order to fix this behaviour a simple calculation exist :
FixMa = LongPeriodMA + MediumPeriodMA - ShortPeriodMA
We can see things in that way, the medium term MA is high pass filtered (subtracted) with a short term MA and the result is summed to a long term MA. We give more reactivity to our long term MA and thus creating some kind of repulsion motion with the price. Of course this can sometimes make the filter kinda zero-lag to some price periods (when the long term MA is near the price) .
Comparison
In red a simple moving average of period 100 and in blue our repulsion moving average :
In the image the short term moving average period is 100, since the long term period of the moving average is equal to short term x 3 you could be interested to look at the comparison of our moving average with the actual long term moving average :
Less crosses, i think you can see it.
Something to notice is that its always a tradeoff between Signal Speed and Signal Numbers , a classic moving average create faster signals but also a high numbers of them, a classic trailing stop create less signals but slowest ones, our moving average is some kind of average between those indicators.
Improvement Methods - Choice of The Filter/More Terms
A bad behaviour of our filter can be fixed by using filters who tend to create less crosses with the price or by developing the formula of our filter by adding more terms as follow :
fixma = ma(Price,a) + ma(Price,b) + ma(Price,c) - ma(Price,d) - ma(Price,e)
where a > b > c > d > e . The number of subtractive terms is equal to the number of summing terms - 1.
Way To Use
This indicator can be used like any moving average with cross strategy. Can also be used as a trailing stop.
No tests have been made proving that this indicator provide support and resistance levels, such signals come from more centered indicators.
Hope you enjoy
For any questions/demands feel free to pm me, i would be happy to help you :)
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Strategy CCTBBO v2 | FadiorSecond version of the CCTBBO strategy. CCTBBO is a price oscillator that fluctuate between -200 and 200 according to price volatility. Value 0 represent mean price - 2 * StdDev and value 100 represent mean price + 2 * StdDev.
Signal is generated when oscillator cross over / under it's EMA. Position is closed with trailing stop. Source of the indicator is the highs of the last n bars.
Tips if you want to trade with it :
- use small EMA period to increase number of signals and fasten detection of price reversal.
- If there is too much signals you can try increase EMA or filter noise by playing with the margin. The margin is the minimum value between the oscillator and it's moving average to consider a signal valid.
- define your trailing stop by percentage of the price or by ticks. Default value 0.013 equal 1.3% of the Bitcoin price which is approximatly $5.
- make sure you correctly set the number of digits of your current security
therebel Magic SystemSimple programming exercise of the system described by /u/therebel.
Signals MACD crossover on price above and below EMA 200 (blue for longs, red for shorts).
You should wait for the candle to close before considering the signal. And always check the fundamentals.
Risk less than 2% per trade, allow winners to run using a trailing stop.
When the market has proved you wrong exit with out any hesitation. This is key.
Might be useful for someone, but don't take it too seriously. If I might add something, I think a good trailing stop can be the previous candle wick.
Ichimoku-Hausky_v2 Trading SystemMade a new version of my trading system. I have added a cloud that is made with 45 EMA and 104 MA. Now you can choose where to set trailing stop. As shown in the example you set trailing stop under the cloud.
Volatility StopThe Volatility Stop Indicator is able to define the current trend. When a downward trend is determined a red line above the prices bars is plotted; when an upward trend is determined a green line below the prices bars is plotted. These lines are generally used as trailing stops. The Volatility Stop Indicator is more used as an exit tool than an entry tool. When the price crosses the VStop value, the trend reverses and VStop moves to the other side of price.
We'd like to present you VStop indicator written in Pine Script. Please notice new Pine Script features used in this indicator: variables max_, min_, is_uptrend, vstop. We may refer to previous values of the indicator in the source code (e.g. vstop , is a vstop value on the previous bar) before the actual vstop variable definition. Enjoy and leave your comments!
Price Volume Heatmap [MHA Finverse]Price Volume Heatmap - Advanced Volume Profile Analysis
Unlock the power of institutional-level volume analysis with the Price Volume Heatmap indicator. This sophisticated tool visualizes market structure through volume distribution across price levels, helping you identify key support/resistance zones, high-probability reversal areas, and optimal entry/exit points.
🎯 What Makes This Indicator Unique?
Unlike traditional volume indicators that only show volume over time, this heatmap displays volume distribution across price levels , revealing where the most significant trading activity occurred. The gradient coloring system instantly highlights high-volume nodes (areas of strong interest) and low-volume nodes (potential breakout zones).
📊 Core Features
1. Dynamic Volume Heatmap
- Visualizes volume concentration across 250 customizable price levels
- Gradient color scheme from high volume (white) to low volume (teal/green)
- Adjustable brightness multiplier for enhanced contrast and clarity
- Real-time updates as market conditions evolve
2. Point of Control (POC)
- Automatically identifies the price level with the highest traded volume
- Acts as a magnetic price level where markets often return
- Critical for identifying fair value areas and potential reversal zones
- Customizable line style, width, and color
3. Flexible Lookback Settings
- Lookback Bars: Set any value from 1-5000 bars to control analysis depth
- Visible Range Mode: Analyze only what's currently visible on your chart
- Timeframe-Specific Settings: Different lookback periods for 1m, 5m, 15m, 30m, 1h, Daily, and Weekly charts
- Adapts to your trading style - scalping to position trading
4. Session Separation Analysis
- Tokyo Session: 00:00-09:00 UTC
- London Session: 07:00-16:00 UTC
- New York Session: 13:00-22:00 UTC
- Sydney Session: 21:00-06:00 UTC
- Daily Reset: Analyze each trading day independently
Session separation allows you to understand volume distribution specific to each major trading session, revealing institutional order flow patterns and session-specific support/resistance levels.
5. Profile Width Options
- Dynamic: Profile width adjusts based on lookback period
- Fixed Bars: Set a specific bar count for consistent profile width
- Extend Forward: Project the profile into future bars for planning trades
6. Smart Alerts
- POC crossover/crossunder alerts
- New session start notifications
- Never miss critical price action at high-volume nodes
📈 How to Use This Indicator Professionally
Understanding Market Structure:
High Volume Nodes (HVN):
- Appear as bright/white areas in the heatmap
- Represent price levels where significant trading occurred
- Act as strong support/resistance zones
- Markets often consolidate or bounce from these levels
- Trading Strategy: Look for entries when price tests HVN areas with confluence from other indicators
Low Volume Nodes (LVN):
- Appear as darker/teal areas in the heatmap
- Represent price levels with minimal trading activity
- Price tends to move quickly through these areas
- Often form "gaps" in the volume profile
- Trading Strategy: Expect rapid price movement through LVN zones; avoid placing stop losses here
Point of Control (POC):
- The single most important price level in your analysis window
- Represents the fairest price where maximum volume traded
- Price gravitates toward POC like a magnet
- Trading Strategy:
* When price is above POC: bullish bias, POC acts as support
* When price is below POC: bearish bias, POC acts as resistance
* POC breaks often lead to significant trend changes
Session-Based Analysis:
Use session separation to understand how different market participants trade:
Asian Session (Tokyo/Sydney):
- Typically lower volatility and range-bound
- Volume profiles often show tight, balanced distribution
- Use for identifying overnight ranges and gap fill zones
London Session:
- Highest volume session for forex pairs
- Often shows strong directional bias
- Look for breakouts from Asian ranges during London open
New York Session:
- Maximum participation when overlapping with London
- Institutional order flow most visible
- POC during NY session often becomes key level for following sessions
🎯 Practical Trading Applications
1. Identifying Support & Resistance:
High volume nodes from the heatmap are far more reliable than traditional swing highs/lows. When price approaches an HVN, expect reaction - either a bounce or a significant breakout if breached.
2. Trend Confirmation:
- Healthy uptrend: POC rising over time, HVN forming at higher levels
- Healthy downtrend: POC falling over time, HVN forming at lower levels
- Consolidation: POC relatively flat, volume balanced across range
3. Breakout Trading:
When price breaks through a Low Volume Node with momentum, it often continues to the next High Volume Node. Use LVN areas as measured move targets.
4. Reversal Zones:
Multiple HVN stacking on top of each other creates a "volume shelf" - an extremely strong support/resistance zone where reversals are highly probable.
5. Risk Management:
- Place stops beyond HVN areas (not within LVN zones)
- Size positions based on distance to nearest HVN
- Use POC as trailing stop level in trending markets
⚙️ Recommended Settings
For Day Trading (Scalping/Intraday):
- Lookback: 200-500 bars
- Rows: 200-250
- Enable session separation for your primary trading session
- Profile Width: Dynamic or Fixed Bars (30-50)
For Swing Trading:
- Lookback: 500-1000 bars
- Rows: 250
- Session separation: Daily Reset
- Profile Width: Dynamic
For Position Trading:
- Lookback: 1000-3000 bars
- Rows: 250
- Use timeframe-specific settings
- Profile Width: Extend Forward (20-50 bars)
💡 Pro Tips
1. Combine this indicator with price action analysis - volume confirms what price is telling you
2. Watch for POC convergence with other technical levels (fibonacci, pivot points, moving averages)
3. Volume at extremes (tops/bottoms of heatmap) often indicates exhaustion
4. Session POC from previous sessions often acts as magnet for current session
5. Increase brightness multiplier (1.5-2.5) for clearer visualization on busy charts
6. Use "Number of Sessions to Display" to analyze consistency of volume levels across multiple sessions
🎨 Customization
Fully customizable visual appearance:
- Gradient colors for volume visualization
- POC line thickness, color, and style
- Session line colors and visibility
- All settings organized in intuitive groups
⚠️ Disclaimer
This indicator is a technical analysis tool and should not be used as the sole basis for trading decisions. Always combine volume analysis with proper risk management, fundamental analysis, and other technical indicators. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
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Support & Updates
Regular updates and improvements are made to enhance functionality. For questions, suggestions, or bug reports, please use the comments section below.
Happy Trading! 📊💹
Short-Term Reversal 15M USThis Short-Term Reversal Strategy optimized for 15-minute US stocks is a comprehensive intraday trading system designed specifically for the fast-paced American equity market operating on a 15-minute timeframe which demands quicker reaction times and tighter risk parameters compared to longer-term strategies the system is built around identifying short-term price extremes and capitalizing on the subsequent reversals that frequently occur during the US trading session from 9:45 to 15:30 Eastern Time deliberately avoiding the volatile first 15 minutes and the unpredictable final 30 minutes of the trading day it employs a sophisticated multi-layered confirmation process that starts by detecting significant price movements over a configurable lookback period typically eight bars representing two hours where a move exceeding a dynamic threshold triggers the initial signal this threshold can adapt to market volatility using the Average True Range ensuring it remains effective in both calm and turbulent conditions each signal is then filtered through several critical layers including a volume filter that checks for above-average trading activity or relative volume compared to the same time in previous days an RSI oscillator set to shorter periods suitable for intraday trading to confirm overbought or oversold conditions a VWAP filter that requires long positions to be below the Volume Weighted Average Price and short positions above it respecting the intraday trend structure and a dual EMA trend filter that can be configured for either counter-trend reversal trading or trend-following strategies the system uniquely integrates Fibonacci retracement levels drawn from recent swing highs and lows which serve as powerful confirmation zones when a reversal signal aligns with these key technical levels resulting in a high-confidence strong signal for execution risk management is rigorously automated with stop-loss orders that can be either percentage-based or derived from current volatility using ATR and take-profit targets calculated to maintain a favorable risk-reward ratio optionally enhanced by trailing stops to protect profits additionally the strategy incorporates practical market wisdom by avoiding the low-activity lunch hour between 12:00 and 13:00 EST and potentially skipping Friday afternoons to reduce weekend risk while also limiting the maximum number of trades per day to prevent overtrading and automatically closing all positions before the market closes to avoid overnight exposure visually the indicator provides a clean interface with plotted Fibonacci levels VWAP and EMA lines while clearly marking entry signals with distinct symbols for regular and strong setups complemented by a comprehensive dashboard in the top corner that displays real-time metrics including RSI price movement volume status trend direction and current trade count making it a self-contained professional-grade tool for disciplined intraday traders seeking to exploit short-term market inefficiencies during US market hours
Short-Term Reversal + FibonacciThis Short-Term Reversal plus Fibonacci indicator for TradingView is a complete automated trading system that identifies short-term market extremes and executes trades based on a rules-based approach its core function is to detect significant price movements over a user-defined lookback period such as a five percent move in five days and anticipate a countermove or reversal the system employs a multi-stage confirmation process beginning with the basic price movement signal which it then filters through volume analysis requiring above-average activity and through the RSI oscillator to identify overbought or oversold conditions the unique element is the integration of Fibonacci retracement levels which are automatically drawn from the recent swing high and swing low these levels serve as dynamic support and resistance zones and when a reversal signal occurs near a key Fibonacci level like the 38.2% or 61.8% it is classified as a strong high-confidence signal beyond signal generation the script handles risk management by automatically placing stop-loss orders and offers flexible take-profit targets that can be based on either Fibonacci levels or a fixed percentage profit it also includes an option for trailing stops for trade management visually the indicator plots all Fibonacci levels on the chart and marks entry signals with clear triangles below or above the candles while strong Fibonacci-confirmed signals are highlighted with distinct colors and a comprehensive info table in the top corner provides a real-time snapshot of all critical metrics including the current RSI price change and trade status this makes the tool a self-contained strategy ideal for traders focusing on short-term mean reversion who want their decisions reinforced by multiple technical confluences particularly the powerful combination of momentum extremes and Fibonacci structure all within a disciplined and automated framework
RS Rating Trailing StrategyHow It Works:
StageActionEntryBuy when RS Rating crosses above 80TrackingTrack the highest RS Rating while in positionExitSell when RS Rating drops 5 points below the high
Example:
RS Rating crosses from 79 to 81 → BUY
RS Rating climbs to 85 → High RS = 85, Stop = 80
RS Rating climbs to 95 → High RS = 95, Stop = 90
RS Rating drops to 92 → Still holding (above 90 stop)
RS Rating drops to 90 → SELL (hit trailing stop)
Settings:
SettingDefaultDescriptionRS Entry Level80Buy when RS crosses above thisRS Trailing Drop5.0Sell when RS drops this many points from highBenchmark IndexSP:SPXIndex for RS calculation
Table Shows:
Current RS Rating
Position status (LONG/FLAT)
Entry RS (what RS was when you bought)
High RS (highest RS since entry)
Stop RS (current trailing stop level)
Cushion (how far above stop you are)
The cushion turns orange when close to stop, red when very close.
MTF Trading Helper & Multi AlertsHi dear fellows, I´m using this indicator for my trading, so every then and when I will publish updates on this one.
This indicator should help to identify the right trading setup. I´m using it to trade index futures and stocks.
MTF Trading Helper & Multi Alerts
Overview
This indicator provides a clear visual representation of trend direction across three timeframes. It helps traders identify trend alignment, potential reversals, and optimal entry/exit points by analyzing the relationship between different smoothed timeframes.
You can set up multiple alerts (as one alert in Tradingview)
How It Works
The indicator displays three colored circles representing the smoothed candle direction on three different timeframes:
Bottom plot represents the overall trend direction, the plot in the middle shows intermediate momentum, and the one on top captures short-term price action.
When a color change occurs, the circle appears in a darker shade to highlight the transition.
🟢 Green = Bullish - 🔴 Red = Bearish
This change can also trigger multiple alerts.
Timeframe Settings - important
Choose between two trading setups, either for:
Intraday 1-minute candles or 1h for swing trading. Set up your chart accordingly to that timeframe.
Intraday | 1Min chart candles
Swing | 1 hour chart candles
Plots
TF3 represents the overall trend direction (bottom), TF2 shows intermediate momentum (middle), and TF1 captures short-term price action (top).
Interpretation & Strategy Alerts
1. Trend Bullish (TF3 turns Green)
The higher timeframe has shifted bullish - a potential new uptrend is forming.
Example: You're watching ES-mini on the Intraday setting. TF3 turns green after being red for several days. This signals the broader trend may be shifting bullish - consider looking for long opportunities.
2. Trend Bearish (TF3 turns Red)
The higher timeframe has shifted bearish - consider protecting profits or exiting long positions.
Example: You hold a long position in Es-mini. TF3 turns red, indicating the macro trend is weakening. This is your signal to take profits or tighten stop-losses.
3. Possible Accumulation (TF3 Red + TF2 turns Green)
While the overall trend is still bearish, the medium timeframe shows buying pressure. Smart money may be accumulating - watch closely for a potential trend reversal.
Example: Es-mini has been in a downtrend (TF3 red). Suddenly TF2 turns green while TF3 remains red. This could indicate institutional buying before a reversal. Don't buy yet, but add it to your watchlist and wait for confirmation.
4. Trend Continuation (TF3 Green + TF2 turns Green)
The medium timeframe realigns with the bullish macro trend - a potential buying opportunity as momentum returns to the uptrend.
Example: Es-mini is in an uptrend (TF3 green). After a pullback, TF2 was red but now turns green again. The pullback appears to be over - this is a trend continuation signal and a potential entry point.
5. Buy the Dip (TF3 + TF2 Green + TF1 turns Green)
All timeframes are now aligned bullish. The short-term pullback is complete and price is resuming the uptrend - optimal entry for short-term trades.
Example: Es-mini is trending up (TF3 + TF2 green). A small dip caused TF1 to turn red briefly. When TF1 turns green again, all three timeframes are aligned - this is your "Buy the Dip" signal with strong confirmation.
6. Sell the Dip (TF3 + TF2 Green + TF1 turns Red)
Short-term weakness within an uptrend. This can be used to take partial profits, wait for a better entry, or trail stops tighter.
Example: You're long on ES-mini with TF3 and TF2 green. TF1 turns red, indicating short-term selling pressure. Consider taking partial profits here and wait for TF1 to turn green again (Buy the Dip) to add back to your position.
How to Use
Choose your scenario: Select "Intraday" 1min-chart for day trading or "Swing" 1h-chart for swingtrading
Enable alerts: Turn on the strategy alerts you want to receive in the settings
Wait for signals: Let the indicator notify you when conditions align
Confirm with price action: Always use additional confirmation before entering trades
Best Practices
✅ Use TF3 as your trend filter - only take longs when TF3 turns green and hold them :)
✅ Use TF2 for timing - wait for TF2 to align with TF3 for swings.
✅ Use TF2 for early entries (accumulation phase) when TF3 is still red. Watch out!
✅ Use TF1 for entries when TF3 and TF2 are green. Only buy if TF1 is red. Keep it short and sweet.
✅ Combine with support/resistance levels for better entries
✅ Use proper risk management - no indicator is 100% accurate
Disclaimer
This indicator is for educational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always do your own research and use proper risk management. Never risk more than you can afford to lose.
Dynamic SMA Trend System [Multi-Stage Risk Engine]Description:
This script implements a robust Trend Following strategy based on a multiple Simple Moving Average (SMA) crossover logic (25, 50, 100, 200). What sets this strategy apart is its advanced "4-Stage Risk Engine" and a smart "High-Water Mark" Re-Entry system, designed to protect profits during parabolic moves while filtering out chop during sideways markets.
How it works:
The strategy operates on three core pillars: Trend Identification, Dynamic Risk Management, and Momentum Re-Entry.
1. Entry Logic (Trend Identification) The script looks for crossovers at different trend stages to capture early reversals as well as established trends:
Short-Term: SMA 25 crosses over SMA 50.
Mid-Term: SMA 50 crosses over SMA 100.
Macro-Trend: SMA 100 crosses over SMA 200.
2. The 4-Stage Risk Engine (Dynamic Stop Loss) Instead of a static Stop Loss, this strategy uses a progressive system that adapts as the price increases:
Stage 1 (Protection): Starts with a fixed Stop Loss (default -10%) to give the trade room to breathe.
Stage 2 (Break-Even): Once the price rises by 12%, the Stop is moved to trailing mode (10% distance), effectively securing a near break-even state.
Stage 3 (Profit Locking): At 25% profit, the trailing stop tightens to 8% to lock in gains.
Stage 4 (Parabolic Mode): At 40% profit, the trailing stop tightens further to 5% to capture the peak of parabolic moves.
3. Dual Exit Mechanism The strategy exits a position if EITHER of the following happens:
Stop Loss Hit: Price falls below the dynamic red line (Risk Engine).
Dead Cross: The trend structure breaks (e.g., SMA 25 crosses under SMA 50), signaling a momentum loss even if the Stop Loss wasn't hit.
4. "High-Water Mark" Re-Entry To avoid "whipsaws" in choppy markets, the script does not re-enter immediately after a stop-out.
It marks the highest price of the previous trade (Green Dotted Line).
A Re-Entry only occurs if the price breaks above this previous high (showing renewed strength) AND the long-term trend is bullish (Price > SMA 200).
Visuals:
SMAs: 25 (Yellow), 50 (Orange), 100 (Blue), 200 (White).
Red Line: Visualizes the dynamic Stop Loss level.
Green Dots: Visualizes the target price needed for a valid re-entry.
Settings: All parameters (SMA lengths, Stop Loss percentages, Staging triggers) are fully customizable in the settings menu to fit different assets (Crypto, Stocks, Forex) and timeframes.
Viprasol Elite Flow Pro - Premium Order Flow & Trend System═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
🔥 VIPRASOL ELITE FLOW PRO
Professional Order Flow & Trend Detection System
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📊 WHAT IS THIS INDICATOR?
Viprasol Elite Flow Pro is a comprehensive trading system that combines institutional order flow analysis with adaptive trend detection. Unlike basic indicators, this tool identifies high-probability setups by analyzing where smart money is likely positioning, while filtering signals through multiple confirmation layers.
This indicator is designed for traders who want to:
✓ Identify premium (supply) and discount (demand) zones automatically
✓ Detect trend direction with adaptive cloud technology
✓ Spot high-volume rejection points before major moves
✓ Filter low-quality signals with intelligent confirmation logic
✓ Track market strength in real-time via elite dashboard
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🎯 CORE FEATURES
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1️⃣ ELITE TREND ENGINE
• Adaptive Moving Average system (Fast/Adaptive/Smooth modes)
• Dynamic trend cloud that expands/contracts with volatility
• Real-time trend state tracking (Bullish/Bearish/Ranging)
• Trend strength meter (0-10 scale)
• ATR-based volatility adjustments
2️⃣ ORDER FLOW DETECTION
• Automatic Premium Zone (Supply) identification
• Automatic Discount Zone (Demand) identification
• Smart zone extension - zones remain valid until broken
• Zone rejection detection with price action confirmation
• Customizable zone strength (5-30 bars lookback)
3️⃣ VOLUME INTELLIGENCE
• Volume spike detection (configurable threshold)
• Climax bar identification (exhaustion signals)
• Volume filter for signal validation
• Institutional activity detection
4️⃣ SMART SIGNAL SYSTEM
• 3 Signal Modes: Aggressive, Balanced, Conservative
• Multi-layer confirmation logic
• Automatic profit targets (2:1 risk-reward)
• Stop loss suggestions based on ATR
• Prevents overtrading with bars-since-signal filter
5️⃣ ELITE DASHBOARD (HUD)
• Real-time trend direction and strength
• Volume status monitoring
• Active zones counter
• Market volatility gauge
• Current signal status
• 4 positioning options, compact mode available
6️⃣ PREMIUM STYLING
• 4 Professional color themes (Cyber/Gold/Ocean/Fire)
• Adjustable transparency and label sizes
• Clean, institutional-grade visuals
• Optimized for all chart types
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📖 HOW TO USE THIS INDICATOR
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STEP 1: TREND IDENTIFICATION
→ Green Cloud = Bullish trend - look for LONG opportunities
→ Red Cloud = Bearish trend - look for SHORT opportunities
→ Purple Cloud = Ranging - wait for breakout or fade extremes
STEP 2: ZONE ANALYSIS
→ PREMIUM (Red) zones = Potential resistance/supply areas
→ DISCOUNT (Green) zones = Potential support/demand areas
→ Price rejecting from zones = high-probability setups
STEP 3: SIGNAL CONFIRMATION
→ Wait for "LONG" or "SHORT" labels to appear
→ Check dashboard for trend strength (Moderate/Strong preferred)
→ Confirm volume status is "HIGH" or "CLIMAX"
→ Entry: Enter when label appears
→ Stop Loss: Use dotted line (1 ATR away)
→ Take Profit: Use dashed line (2 ATR away)
STEP 4: RISK MANAGEMENT
→ Never risk more than 1-2% per trade
→ Use the provided stop loss levels
→ Trail stops as price moves in your favor
→ Avoid trading during low volatility periods
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⚙️ RECOMMENDED SETTINGS
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FOR SCALPING (1M - 5M):
- Trend Type: Fast
- Sensitivity: 15
- Signal Mode: Aggressive
- Zone Strength: 8
FOR DAY TRADING (15M - 1H):
- Trend Type: Adaptive
- Sensitivity: 21 (default)
- Signal Mode: Balanced
- Zone Strength: 12 (default)
FOR SWING TRADING (4H - Daily):
- Trend Type: Smooth
- Sensitivity: 34
- Signal Mode: Conservative
- Zone Strength: 20
BEST MARKETS:
✓ Crypto (BTC, ETH, major altcoins)
✓ Forex (Major pairs: EUR/USD, GBP/USD)
✓ Indices (S&P 500, NASDAQ, DAX)
✓ High-liquidity stocks
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🎓 UNDERSTANDING THE METHODOLOGY
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This indicator is built on three core concepts:
1. ORDER FLOW THEORY
Markets move between premium (expensive) and discount (cheap) zones. Smart money accumulates in discount zones and distributes in premium zones. This indicator identifies these zones automatically.
2. ADAPTIVE TREND FOLLOWING
Unlike fixed-period moving averages, the Elite Trend Engine adjusts to current market volatility, providing more accurate trend signals in both trending and ranging conditions.
3. CONFLUENCE-BASED ENTRIES
Signals only trigger when multiple conditions align:
- Price in correct zone (premium for shorts, discount for longs)
- Trend confirmation (cloud color matches direction)
- Volume validation (spike or climax present)
- Price action strength (strong rejection candles)
This multi-layer approach dramatically reduces false signals.
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🔔 ALERT SETUP
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This indicator includes 5 alert types:
1. Long Signal → Triggers when buy conditions met
2. Short Signal → Triggers when sell conditions met
3. Volume Climax → Warns of pot
Trend Breakout & Ratchet Stop System [Market Filter]Description:
This strategy implements a robust trend-following system designed to capture momentum moves while strictly managing downside risk through a multi-stage "Ratchet" exit mechanism and broad market filters.
It is designed for swing traders who want to align individual stock entries with the overall market direction.
How it works:
1. Market Regime Filters (The "Safety Check") Before taking any position, the strategy checks the health of the broader market to avoid "catching falling knives."
Broad Market Filter: By default, it checks NASDAQ:QQQ (adjustable). If the benchmark is trading below its SMA 200, the strategy assumes a Bear Market and suppresses all new long entries.
Volatility Filter (VIX): Uses CBOE:VIX to gauge fear. If the VIX is above a specific threshold (Default: 32), entries are paused, and existing positions can optionally be closed to preserve capital.
2. Entry Logic Entries are based on Momentum and Trend confirmation. A position is opened if filters are clear AND one of the following occurs:
Golden Cross: SMA 25 crosses over SMA 50.
SMA Breakouts: A "Three-Bar-Break" logic confirms a breakout above the SMA 50, 100, or 200 (price must establish itself above the moving average).
3. The "Ratchet" Exit System The exit logic evolves as the trade progresses, tightening risk like a ratchet:
Stage 0 (Initial Risk): Starts with a standard percentage Stop Loss from the entry price.
Stage 1 (Breakeven/Lock): Once the price rises by Profit Step 1 (e.g., +10%), the Stop Loss jumps to a tighter level and locks there. This secures the initial move.
Stage 2 (Trailing Mode): If the price continues to rise to Profit Step 2 (e.g., +15%), the Stop Loss converts into a dynamic Trailing Stop relative to the Highest High. This allows the trade to run as long as the trend persists.
Additional Exits:
Dead Cross: Closes position if SMA 25 crosses under SMA 50.
VIX Panic: Emergency exit if volatility spikes above the threshold.
Settings & Customization:
SMAs: Adjustable lengths for all Moving Averages.
Filters: Toggle Market/VIX filters on/off and choose your benchmark ticker (e.g., SPY or QQQ).
Risk Management: Fully customizable percentages for the Ratchet steps (Initial SL, Stage 1 Trigger, Trailing distance).
Apex Trend & Liquidity Master v2.1CONCEPT & OVERVIEW The Apex Trend & Liquidity Master v2.1 is a comprehensive trading suite designed to unify Trend Following, Smart Money Concepts (SMC), and Momentum detection into a single, clutter-free interface.
While the original version provided a foundational trend cloud and pivot points, this v2.1 Edition represents a complete architectural overhaul. It moves beyond simple signal generation by incorporating institutional-grade filters (ADX & Volume), advanced oscillator logic (WaveTrend), and dynamic risk management tools (Chandelier Exits).
KEY IMPROVEMENTS VS. ORIGINAL
From Static to Dynamic Momentum: Replaced the rigid RSI filter with a Multi-Engine Oscillator (WaveTrend, MFI, or RSI), allowing for smoother cycle detection.
From "Pivots" to "Smart Structure": The liquidity engine now detects Swing Failure Patterns (SFP)—identifying when price "pokes" a level to trap traders before reversing—and automatically cleans up mitigated zones.
Choppy Market Protection: Added an ADX (Average Directional Index) integration to strictly filter out signals during flat/sideways markets.
Risk Management Layer: Introduced a Smart Trailing Stop (ATR-based Chandelier Exit) to help traders manage active positions objectively.
Visual Overhaul: Features a modern gradient trend cloud and a fully adaptive "Heads-Up Display" (HUD) that provides real-time market stats.
MAIN FEATURES
1. The Gradient Trend Cloud Uses a volatility-adjusted Moving Average (HMA/EMA/SMA) to define the baseline bias. The cloud expands and contracts based on market volatility (ATR).
Green Gradient: Bullish Bias (Look for Longs).
Red Gradient: Bearish Bias (Look for Shorts).
2. Smart Liquidity & SFPs Automatically plots Supply (Resistance) and Demand (Support) zones.
Mitigation Logic: Zones are automatically removed when price validates and breaks through them, keeping the chart clean.
SFP Detection: Detects "Fake-outs" where price sweeps a high/low but closes back within the range—a high-probability reversal signal.
3. The Momentum Engine You can now select the engine that drives your signals:
WaveTrend (Default): An institutional oscillator that is smoother than RSI and excellent for spotting cycles.
MFI: Volume-weighted RSI that ignores price moves unsupported by volume.
RSI: Classic price velocity.
Includes hidden divergence detection for all three engines.
4. Signal Filters
Volume Filter: Ensures signals are backed by above-average volume.
ADX Filter: Prevents signals when the trend strength is weak (ADX < 20).
HOW TO USE
For a Long Setup:
Trend: The Cloud must be Green.
Signal: Wait for a BUY label (confirmed by Volume + ADX).
Confluence: Ideally, price is bouncing off a Green Demand Zone or forming a Bullish Divergence.
Exit: Trail your stop loss along the Smart Trailing Stop line until price closes below it.
For a Short Setup:
Trend: The Cloud must be Red.
Signal: Wait for a SELL label (confirmed by Volume + ADX).
Confluence: Ideally, price is rejecting a Red Supply Zone or forming a Bearish Divergence.
Exit: Trail your stop loss along the Smart Trailing Stop line until price closes above it.
SETTINGS & TOOLTIPS Every single setting in this script includes a detailed tooltip. Simply hover over the "i" icon in the settings menu to understand exactly what each input controls and how to adjust it for your specific asset (Crypto, Forex, or Stocks).
3. Disclaimer
DISCLAIMER This script is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Trading financial markets involves a high level of risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Past performance of any indicator or strategy is not indicative of future results. The author accepts no liability for any losses incurred while using this script. Always practice proper risk management.
Breakout with Alma & Slope - for high volatility playSometimes best not to overthink,
buy at line crosses ;)
NFA, DYOR
best for 15m-1Hr, high volatility FX,Gold etc
Long only when 3 conditions met:-
- Fast Alma crosses Slow Alma
-Angle Pointing UP
-ADX above 20
Short when
- aqua line below navy line
- navy line pointing down
- adx >20
EXIT
- Trailing Stop: The trade closes automatically if price hits the **Red Stepped Line** (this is your safety net that follows the price).
- Emergency Exit:** The trade closes immediately if the ALMA lines cross back in the opposite direction (Reversal).
Advanced FVG Detector Pro📊 Advanced FVG Detector Pro - Smart Money Analysis Tool
Overview
The Advanced FVG Detector Pro is a sophisticated Pine Script v6 indicator designed to identify and track Fair Value Gaps (FVGs) with institutional-grade precision. This tool goes beyond basic gap detection by incorporating volume analysis, smart money scoring, and adaptive filtering to help traders identify high-probability trading opportunities.
What are Fair Value Gaps?
Fair Value Gaps (FVGs) are price inefficiencies that occur when the market moves so quickly that it leaves behind an imbalance or "gap" in price action. These gaps often act as magnets for future price movement as the market seeks to fill these inefficiencies. Professional traders and institutions closely monitor FVGs as they represent areas of potential support, resistance, and high-probability trade setups.
🎯 Key Features
1. Smart Money Scoring System
Proprietary algorithm that rates each FVG on a 0-100 scale Combines gap size, volume strength, price location, and trend alignment Filter out low-quality setups by setting minimum score thresholdsFocus on institutional-grade opportunities with scores above 70
2. Advanced Volume Validation
Validates FVGs with volume analysis to reduce false signals Only displays gaps formed during significant volume periods Customizable volume multiplier for different market conditions
Visual volume strength indicators on chart
3. Flexible Mitigation Options
Full Fill: Traditional complete gap closure Midpoint Touch: More aggressive entry strategy
Partial Fill: Customizable percentage-based mitigation (10-90%) Choose the strategy that matches your trading style
4. ATR-Based Adaptive Filtering
Automatically adjusts to market volatility using Average True Range Works consistently across any instrument, timeframe, or volatility regime No manual recalibration needed when switching markets Filters out noise while capturing meaningful gaps
5. Real-Time Statistics Dashboard
Live tracking of total active FVGs Bullish vs Bearish gap count Mitigation rate percentage
Average Smart Money Score Toggle on/off based on preference
6. Professional Visual Design
Clean, customizable color schemes Optional midline display for precise entry planning
Labels showing gap type, score, and volume strength Automatic extension of active gaps
Mitigated gaps change color for easy identification
📈 How to Use
For Day Traders:
Use 5-15 minute timeframes
Set ATR Multiplier to 0.15-0.25
Enable volume validation
Focus on FVGs with scores above 65
For Swing Traders:
Use 1H-4H timeframes
Set ATR Multiplier to 0.5-1.0
Use "Midpoint Touch" mitigation
Focus on FVGs with scores above 70
For Position Traders:
Use Daily timeframe
Set ATR Multiplier to 0.75-1.5
Use "Full Fill" mitigation
Focus on FVGs with scores above 75
🔧 Customization Options
Detection Settings:
Minimum FVG size percentage filter
ATR-based size filtering
Maximum number of gaps to display
Smart Money Score minimum threshold
Volume Analysis:
Volume validation toggle
Volume multiplier adjustment
Volume moving average period
Visual volume strength background
Mitigation Control:
Choose mitigation type (Full/Midpoint/Partial)
Set partial fill percentage
Auto-remove mitigated gaps
Control how long mitigated gaps remain visible
Visual Customization:
Bullish/Bearish/Mitigated colors
Show/hide midlines
Show/hide labels
Box extension length
Statistics dashboard toggle
🎓 Trading Strategy Ideas
1. FVG Retest Strategy
Wait for price to create a high-score FVG (70+)
Enter on the first retest of the gap
Place stop loss beyond the gap
Target the opposite side of the gap or next FVG
2. Confluence Trading
Combine FVGs with support/resistance levels
Look for FVGs near key moving averages (20/50 EMA)
Higher probability when FVG aligns with trendlines
Use multiple timeframe analysis
3. Breakout Confirmation
FVGs often form during strong breakouts
High-volume FVGs confirm breakout strength
Enter on mitigation of breakout FVG
Trail stops as new FVGs form in trend direction
⚡ Performance Optimizations
Efficient memory management for smooth chart performance
Optimized calculations run only once per bar
Smart array management prevents memory leaks
Works smoothly even with 100+ active FVGs
🔔 Alert System
Customizable alerts for new bullish FVGs
Customizable alerts for new bearish FVGs
Mitigation alerts for active gaps
Frequency control to avoid alert spam
💡 Pro Tips
Multi-Timeframe Approach: Identify major FVGs on higher timeframes (Daily/4H) and use lower timeframes (15M/5M) for precise entries
Volume Confirmation: The highest probability setups occur when FVGs form with 2x+ average volume
Trend Alignment: Trade FVGs in the direction of the major trend for best results
Patience Pays: Wait for price to return to the FVG rather than chasing breakouts
Risk Management: Always use stop losses beyond the FVG boundaries
📚 Educational Value
This indicator is perfect for:
Learning to identify institutional order flow
Understanding market microstructure
Developing price action trading skills
Recognizing supply and demand imbalances
Improving entry and exit timing
⚠️ Disclaimer
This indicator is a tool for technical analysis and should not be used as the sole basis for trading decisions. Always combine with proper risk management, fundamental analysis, and your own trading plan. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
🔄 Updates & Support
Regular updates will include:
Additional filtering options
Enhanced multi-timeframe analysis
More customization features
Performance improvements
📊 Best Pairs/Markets
Works excellently on:
Forex pairs (EUR/USD, GBP/USD, etc.)
Cryptocurrency (BTC, ETH, etc.)
Stock indices (SPX, NQ, etc.)
Individual stocks
Commodities (Gold, Oil, etc.)
Version Information
Version: 1.0
Pine Script: Version 6
Type: Overlay Indicator
Max Boxes: 500
Max Lines: 500
Hyper Squeeze Sniper (Dual Side: Long + Short)Hyper Squeeze Sniper (Dual Side Strategy)
This script is a comprehensive Volatility Breakout System designed to identify and trade explosive price moves following periods of consolidation. It combines the classical "Squeeze" theory with Linear Regression Momentum, Volume Analysis, and an ATR-based Trailing Stop to filter false signals and manage risk effectively.
The script operates on a logic of "Compression -> Explosion -> Trend Following" suitable for both Long and Short positions.
🛠 Detailed Methodology (How it works)
1. The Squeeze Detection (Consolidation) The core concept relies on the relationship between Bollinger Bands (BB) and Keltner Channels (KC).
Condition: When the Bollinger Bands (Standard Deviation) contract and fall inside the Keltner Channels (ATR based), it indicates a period of extremely low volatility (The Squeeze).
Visual: The background turns Gray to indicate "Do Not Trade / Wait Mode".
2. Momentum Confirmation (Linear Regression) Instead of using standard lagging indicators, this script utilizes Linear Regression of the price deviation to determine the direction of the breakout.
If the Linear Regression Slope > 0, the bias is Bullish.
If the Linear Regression Slope < 0, the bias is Bearish.
3. Volume Validation To avoid fake breakouts, a Volume Spike filter is applied. A signal is only valid if the current volume exceeds its moving average by a defined multiplier (Default x1.2).
4. Risk Management: ATR Trailing Stop Once a trade is entered, the script calculates a dynamic Trailing Stop based on the Average True Range (ATR).
- Long: The stop line trails below the price and never moves down.
- Short: The stop line trails above the price and never moves up.
- Exit: The position is closed immediately when the price breaches this volatility-based safety line.
How to Use
1. Wait: Look for the Gray Background. This is the accumulation phase.
2. Entry:
LONG: Wait for a Green Triangle ▲ (Price breaks Upper BB + Vol Spike + Bullish Momentum).
SHORT: Wait for a Red Triangle ▼ (Price breaks Lower BB + Vol Spike + Bearish Momentum).
3. Exit: Close the position when the "X" mark appears or when candles cross the trailing safety line.
Settings
- BB Length/Mult: Adjust the sensitivity of the squeeze detection.
- Vol Spike Factor: Increase this to filter out low-volume breakouts.
- ATR Period/Mult: Adjust the trailing stop distance (Higher = Wider stop for swing trading).
able MACD Overview
Purpose: The indicator combines the traditional MACD (Moving Average Convergence Divergence) with a short-term “forecast” (projection) of MACD/histogram values to give early warning of momentum changes.
Typical outputs:
MACD line (fastEMA − slowEMA)
Signal line (EMA of MACD)
Histogram (MACD − signal)
Forecasted MACD or histogram projected N bars ahead
Optional buy/sell markers and alert conditions
Add the indicator to TradingView (Installation)
Open TradingView and the chart you want to apply the indicator to.
Click “Pine Editor” at the bottom of the chart.
Copy the contents of able_macd_forecast.pine into the Pine Editor window.
Click “Add to chart” (or Save then Add to chart). If it’s a study, it will appear on the chart below price.
If you plan to re-use the script, click Save and give it a meaningful name.
Inputs / Parameters (typical) Note: exact input names may differ in your script. Replace the names below with the script’s input labels when you inspect it.
Source: price source for calculations (close, hl2, etc.).
Fast Length: length for the fast EMA (commonly 12).
Slow Length: length for the slow EMA (commonly 26).
Signal Length: length for the MACD signal EMA (commonly 9).
Forecast Length / Horizon: how many bars ahead the script projects the MACD/histogram (e.g., 1–5).
Forecast Method / Smoothing: choice of projection method (linear regression, EMA extrapolation, simple slope * N, etc.) if available.
Histogram Thresholds: numeric thresholds to emphasize significant momentum (optional).
Show Forecast: toggle on/off the forecast plot.
Alerts On/Off toggles: enable or disable alert conditions baked into the indicator.
Visual / Style settings: colors, plot thickness, histogram style (columns/areas), show labels, show buy/sell arrows.
How the indicator is typically calculated (summary)
MACD line = EMA(source, fast) − EMA(source, slow)
Signal line = EMA(MACD line, signal length)
Histogram = MACD − Signal
Forecast = method-specific short-term projection of MACD or histogram (for example: extend the last slope forward, apply linear regression to MACD values and extrapolate N bars, or apply an additional smoothing and extend that value) Note: For exact math, I need to inspect the script; this is the typical approach.
How to read the indicator (signals & interpretation)
Bullish signal:
MACD line crossing above the signal line (MACD cross up).
Histogram turns positive (cross above zero).
Forecast shows MACD/histogram moving higher in the next N bars (if forecast is positive or trending up).
Bearish signal:
MACD line crossing below the signal line (MACD cross down).
Histogram turns negative (cross below zero).
Forecast shows MACD/histogram moving lower ahead.
Confirmations:
Use price action (higher highs/lows for bullish, lower highs/lows for bearish).
Volume or other momentum/confluence indicators (RSI, ADX).
Divergences:
Bullish divergence: price makes lower low while MACD histogram makes higher low.
Bearish divergence: price makes higher high while MACD histogram makes lower high.
Forecast behavior:
If the forecast leads the MACD cross (forecast crosses before the current MACD does), it’s an early warning.
Use caution: forecasts are prone to false signals; always confirm.
Common trading setups using this indicator
Conservative:
Wait for MACD to cross signal + histogram above zero + forecast already trending same direction.
Use stop below recent swing low (for long) or above recent swing high (for short).
Aggressive (early entry):
Enter when forecast turns positive while MACD still below signal (anticipating cross).
Use tighter stops and smaller position sizes.
Exit rules:
Opposite MACD cross, histogram flipping sign, or a target based on risk-reward.
Use trailing stop based on ATR or structure.
Example settings for different timeframes (starting points)
Scalping / 5–15 min:
Fast 8, Slow 21, Signal 5, Forecast 1–2
Intraday / 1H:
Fast 12, Slow 26, Signal 9, Forecast 2–3
Swing / 4H–Daily:
Fast 12, Slow 26, Signal 9, Forecast 3–5 Adjust based on the asset volatility and backtests.
Adding alerts (TradingView)
Click the “Alerts” button (clock icon) or press Alt + A.
In the Condition dropdown, select the indicator name (able_macd_forecast) and choose a plotted series or built-in alert condition (if the script uses alertcondition).
Common alert types:
MACD crosses Signal (Crossing)
Histogram crosses 0 (Crossing)
Forecast crosses 0 or Forecast trend change (if provided)
Message templates:
“{{ticker}}: MACD crossed above signal on {{interval}}”
“{{ticker}} Forecast positive: MACD forecast shows upward momentum”
Customize the message for your trade automation or notifications.
Configure frequency (Only once, Once per bar, or Once per bar close) — for signals like crossovers, “Once per bar close” is usually safer to avoid repainting issues. Note: If the script includes alertcondition() calls with explicit IDs/messages, use those directly — they are the most reliable for automation.
Backtesting / Strategy conversion
If this script is a study (indicator), you can:
Convert it to a strategy by adding strategy.* order calls (strategy.entry, strategy.close) using the entry/exit logic you prefer, or
Use TradingView’s “Bar Replay” to manually test signals across different markets/timeframes.
If you want, I can help convert or write a strategy wrapper that uses the indicator’s signals to place backtest trades (I’ll need the code).
Practical tips & best practices
Use higher timeframe confirmation for lower-timeframe entries (e.g., check daily MACD momentum before trading 15m signals).
Beware of choppy markets; MACD / forecast may produce whipsaws. Combine with trend filters (moving average direction, ADX).
If you rely on forecasted values, prefer alerts “on bar close” when possible to reduce false alerts from intra-bar noise.
Tune parameters for the specific asset (FX, crypto, stocks have different behavior).
Record each signal and outcome for a sample period (20–100 trades) to evaluate performance.
Troubleshooting
Indicator won’t add: verify Pine version in script header (//@version=4 or //@version=5). TradingView may reject scripts with unsupported version syntax.
Plots missing: check script inputs (Some scripts hide plots if toggles are off).
Alerts firing too often: change alert frequency to “Once per bar close” or adjust threshold values.
Forecast seems to repaint: some forecast methods can repaint (use “bar_index” or store values only on closed bars, or use non-repainting forecast methods). Ask me to inspect the script for repainting logic.
What I can do next (recommended)
If you paste the content of able_macd_forecast.pine here, I will:
Produce a precise, line-by-line usage guide mapping to the exact input names and default values.
Show the exact plotted series names and how to reference them for alerts.
Point out any repainting risks and suggest fixes.
Provide example alert messages that match the script’s alertcondition IDs (if any).
Optionally convert it into a strategy for backtesting, or add non-repainting forecast logic if needed.
