ICT Master Suite [Trading IQ]Hello Traders!
We’re excited to introduce the ICT Master Suite by TradingIQ, a new tool designed to bring together several ICT concepts and strategies in one place.
The Purpose Behind the ICT Master Suite
There are a few challenges traders often face when using ICT-related indicators:
Many available indicators focus on one or two ICT methods, which can limit traders who apply a broader range of ICT related techniques on their charts.
There aren't many indicators for ICT strategy models, and we couldn't find ICT indicators that allow for testing the strategy models and setting alerts.
Many ICT related concepts exist in the public domain as indicators, not strategies! This makes it difficult to verify that the ICT concept has some utility in the market you're trading and if it's worth trading - it's difficult to know if it's working!
Some users might not have enough chart space to apply numerous ICT related indicators, which can be restrictive for those wanting to use multiple ICT techniques simultaneously.
The ICT Master Suite is designed to offer a comprehensive option for traders who want to apply a variety of ICT methods. By combining several ICT techniques and strategy models into one indicator, it helps users maximize their chart space while accessing multiple tools in a single slot.
Additionally, the ICT Master Suite was developed as a strategy . This means users can backtest various ICT strategy models - including deep backtesting. A primary goal of this indicator is to let traders decide for themselves what markets to trade ICT concepts in and give them the capability to figure out if the strategy models are worth trading!
What Makes the ICT Master Suite Different
There are many ICT-related indicators available on TradingView, each offering valuable insights. What the ICT Master Suite aims to do is bring together a wider selection of these techniques into one tool. This includes both key ICT methods and strategy models, allowing traders to test and activate strategies all within one indicator.
Features
The ICT Master Suite offers:
Multiple ICT strategy models, including the 2022 Strategy Model and Unicorn Model, which can be built, tested, and used for live trading.
Calculation and display of key price areas like Breaker Blocks, Rejection Blocks, Order Blocks, Fair Value Gaps, Equal Levels, and more.
The ability to set alerts based on these ICT strategies and key price areas.
A comprehensive, yet practical, all-inclusive ICT indicator for traders.
Customizable Timeframe - Calculate ICT concepts on off-chart timeframes
Unicorn Strategy Model
2022 Strategy Model
Liquidity Raid Strategy Model
OTE (Optimal Trade Entry) Strategy Model
Silver Bullet Strategy Model
Order blocks
Breaker blocks
Rejection blocks
FVG
Strong highs and lows
Displacements
Liquidity sweeps
Power of 3
ICT Macros
HTF previous bar high and low
Break of Structure indications
Market Structure Shift indications
Equal highs and lows
Swings highs and swing lows
Fibonacci TPs and SLs
Swing level TPs and SLs
Previous day high and low TPs and SLs
And much more! An ongoing project!
How To Use
Many traders will already be familiar with the ICT related concepts listed above, and will find using the ICT Master Suite quite intuitive!
Despite this, let's go over the features of the tool in-depth and how to use the tool!
The image above shows the ICT Master Suite with almost all techniques activated.
ICT 2022 Strategy Model
The ICT Master suite provides the ability to test, set alerts for, and live trade the ICT 2022 Strategy Model.
The image above shows an example of a long position being entered following a complete setup for the 2022 ICT model.
A liquidity sweep occurs prior to an upside breakout. During the upside breakout the model looks for the FVG that is nearest 50% of the setup range. A limit order is placed at this FVG for entry.
The target entry percentage for the range is customizable in the settings. For instance, you can select to enter at an FVG nearest 33% of the range, 20%, 66%, etc.
The profit target for the model generally uses the highest high of the range (100%) for longs and the lowest low of the range (100%) for shorts. Stop losses are generally set at 0% of the range.
The image above shows the short model in action!
Whether you decide to follow the 2022 model diligently or not, you can still set alerts when the entry condition is met.
ICT Unicorn Model
The image above shows an example of a long position being entered following a complete setup for the ICT Unicorn model.
A lower swing low followed by a higher swing high precedes the overlap of an FVG and breaker block formed during the sequence.
During the upside breakout the model looks for an FVG and breaker block that formed during the sequence and overlap each other. A limit order is placed at the nearest overlap point to current price.
The profit target for this example trade is set at the swing high and the stop loss at the swing low. However, both the profit target and stop loss for this model are configurable in the settings.
For Longs, the selectable profit targets are:
Swing High
Fib -0.5
Fib -1
Fib -2
For Longs, the selectable stop losses are:
Swing Low
Bottom of FVG or breaker block
The image above shows the short version of the Unicorn Model in action!
For Shorts, the selectable profit targets are:
Swing Low
Fib -0.5
Fib -1
Fib -2
For Shorts, the selectable stop losses are:
Swing High
Top of FVG or breaker block
The image above shows the profit target and stop loss options in the settings for the Unicorn Model.
Optimal Trade Entry (OTE) Model
The image above shows an example of a long position being entered following a complete setup for the OTE model.
Price retraces either 0.62, 0.705, or 0.79 of an upside move and a trade is entered.
The profit target for this example trade is set at the -0.5 fib level. This is also adjustable in the settings.
For Longs, the selectable profit targets are:
Swing High
Fib -0.5
Fib -1
Fib -2
The image above shows the short version of the OTE Model in action!
For Shorts, the selectable profit targets are:
Swing Low
Fib -0.5
Fib -1
Fib -2
Liquidity Raid Model
The image above shows an example of a long position being entered following a complete setup for the Liquidity Raid Modell.
The user must define the session in the settings (for this example it is 13:30-16:00 NY time).
During the session, the indicator will calculate the session high and session low. Following a “raid” of either the session high or session low (after the session has completed) the script will look for an entry at a recently formed breaker block.
If the session high is raided the script will look for short entries at a bearish breaker block. If the session low is raided the script will look for long entries at a bullish breaker block.
For Longs, the profit target options are:
Swing high
User inputted Lib level
For Longs, the stop loss options are:
Swing low
User inputted Lib level
Breaker block bottom
The image above shows the short version of the Liquidity Raid Model in action!
For Shorts, the profit target options are:
Swing Low
User inputted Lib level
For Shorts, the stop loss options are:
Swing High
User inputted Lib level
Breaker block top
Silver Bullet Model
The image above shows an example of a long position being entered following a complete setup for the Silver Bullet Modell.
During the session, the indicator will determine the higher timeframe bias. If the higher timeframe bias is bullish the strategy will look to enter long at an FVG that forms during the session. If the higher timeframe bias is bearish the indicator will look to enter short at an FVG that forms during the session.
For Longs, the profit target options are:
Nearest Swing High Above Entry
Previous Day High
For Longs, the stop loss options are:
Nearest Swing Low
Previous Day Low
The image above shows the short version of the Silver Bullet Model in action!
For Shorts, the profit target options are:
Nearest Swing Low Below Entry
Previous Day Low
For Shorts, the stop loss options are:
Nearest Swing High
Previous Day High
Order blocks
The image above shows indicator identifying and labeling order blocks.
The color of the order blocks, and how many should be shown, are configurable in the settings!
Breaker Blocks
The image above shows indicator identifying and labeling order blocks.
The color of the breaker blocks, and how many should be shown, are configurable in the settings!
Rejection Blocks
The image above shows indicator identifying and labeling rejection blocks.
The color of the rejection blocks, and how many should be shown, are configurable in the settings!
Fair Value Gaps
The image above shows indicator identifying and labeling fair value gaps.
The color of the fair value gaps, and how many should be shown, are configurable in the settings!
Additionally, you can select to only show fair values gaps that form after a liquidity sweep. Doing so reduces "noisy" FVGs and focuses on identifying FVGs that form after a significant trading event.
The image above shows the feature enabled. A fair value gap that occurred after a liquidity sweep is shown.
Market Structure
The image above shows the ICT Master Suite calculating market structure shots and break of structures!
The color of MSS and BoS, and whether they should be displayed, are configurable in the settings.
Displacements
The images above show indicator identifying and labeling displacements.
The color of the displacements, and how many should be shown, are configurable in the settings!
Equal Price Points
The image above shows the indicator identifying and labeling equal highs and equal lows.
The color of the equal levels, and how many should be shown, are configurable in the settings!
Previous Custom TF High/Low
The image above shows the ICT Master Suite calculating the high and low price for a user-defined timeframe. In this case the previous day’s high and low are calculated.
To illustrate the customizable timeframe function, the image above shows the indicator calculating the previous 4 hour high and low.
Liquidity Sweeps
The image above shows the indicator identifying a liquidity sweep prior to an upside breakout.
The image above shows the indicator identifying a liquidity sweep prior to a downside breakout.
The color and aggressiveness of liquidity sweep identification are adjustable in the settings!
Power Of Three
The image above shows the indicator calculating Po3 for two user-defined higher timeframes!
Macros
The image above shows the ICT Master Suite identifying the ICT macros!
ICT Macros are only displayable on the 5 minute timeframe or less.
Strategy Performance Table
In addition to a full-fledged TradingView backtest for any of the ICT strategy models the indicator offers, a quick-and-easy strategy table exists for the indicator!
The image above shows the strategy performance table in action.
Keep in mind that, because the ICT Master Suite is a strategy script, you can perform fully automatic backtests, deep backtests, easily add commission and portfolio balance and look at pertinent metrics for the ICT strategies you are testing!
Lite Mode
Traders who want the cleanest chart possible can toggle on “Lite Mode”!
In Lite Mode, any neon or “glow” like effects are removed and key levels are marked as strict border boxes. You can also select to remove box borders if that’s what you prefer!
Settings Used For Backtest
For the displayed backtest, a starting balance of $1000 USD was used. A commission of 0.02%, slippage of 2 ticks, a verify price for limit orders of 2 ticks, and 5% of capital investment per order.
A commission of 0.02% was used due to the backtested asset being a perpetual future contract for a crypto currency. The highest commission (lowest-tier VIP) for maker orders on many exchanges is 0.02%. All entered positions take place as maker orders and so do profit target exits. Stop orders exist as stop-market orders.
A slippage of 2 ticks was used to simulate more realistic stop-market orders. A verify limit order settings of 2 ticks was also used. Even though BTCUSDT.P on Binance is liquid, we just want the backtest to be on the safe side. Additionally, the backtest traded 100+ trades over the period. The higher the sample size the better; however, this example test can serve as a starting point for traders interested in ICT concepts.
Community Assistance And Feedback
Given the complexity and idiosyncratic applications of ICT concepts amongst its proponents, the ICT Master Suite’s built-in strategies and level identification methods might not align with everyone's interpretation.
That said, the best we can do is precisely define ICT strategy rules and concepts to a repeatable process, test, and apply them! Whether or not an ICT strategy is trading precisely how you would trade it, seeing the model in action, taking trades, and with performance statistics is immensely helpful in assessing predictive utility.
If you think we missed something, you notice a bug, have an idea for strategy model improvement, please let us know! The ICT Master Suite is an ongoing project that will, ideally, be shaped by the community.
A big thank you to the @PineCoders for their Time Library!
Thank you!
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CPR by NKDCentral Pivot Range (CPR) Trading Strategy:
The Central Pivot Range (CPR) is a widely-used tool in technical analysis, helping traders pinpoint potential support and resistance levels in the market. By using the CPR effectively, traders can better gauge market trends and determine favorable entry and exit points. This guide explores how the CPR works, outlines its calculation, and describes how traders can enhance their strategies using an extended 10-line version of CPR.
What Really Central Pivot Range (CPR) is?
At its core, the CPR consists of three key lines:
Pivot Point (PP) – The central line, calculated as the average of the previous day’s high, low, and closing prices.
Upper Range (R1) – Positioned above the Pivot Point, acting as a potential ceiling where price may face resistance.
Lower Range (S1) – Found below the Pivot Point, serving as a potential floor where price might find support.
Advanced traders often expand on the traditional three-line CPR by adding extra levels above and below the pivot, creating up to a 10-line system. This extended CPR allows for a more nuanced understanding of the market and helps identify more detailed trading opportunities.
Applying CPR for Trading Success
1. How CPR is Calculation
The CPR relies on the previous day's high (H), low (L), and close (C) prices to create its structure:
Pivot Point (PP) = (H + L + C) / 3
First Resistance (R1) = (2 * PP) - L
First Support (S1) = (2 * PP) - H
Additional resistance levels (R2, R3) and support levels (S2, S3) are calculated by adding or subtracting multiples of the previous day’s price range (H - L) from the Pivot Point.
2. Recognizing the Market Trend
To effectively trade using CPR, it’s essential to first determine whether the market is trending up (bullish) or down (bearish). In an upward-trending market, traders focus on buying at support levels, while in a downward market, they look to sell near resistance.
3. Finding Ideal Entry Points
Traders often look to enter trades when price approaches key levels within the CPR range. Support levels (S1, S2) offer buying opportunities, while resistance levels (R1, R2) provide selling opportunities. These points are considered potential reversal zones, where price may bounce or reverse direction.
4. Managing Risk with Stop-Loss Orders
Proper risk management is crucial in any trading strategy. A stop-loss should be set slightly beyond the support level for buy positions and above the resistance level for sell positions, ensuring that losses are contained if the market moves against the trader’s position.
5. Determining Profit Targets
Profit targets are typically set based on the distance between entry points and the next support or resistance level. Many traders apply a risk-reward ratio, aiming for larger potential profits compared to the potential losses. However, if the next resistance and support level is far then middle levels are used for targets (i.e. 50% of R1 and R2)
6. Confirmation Through Other Indicators
While CPR provides strong support and resistance levels, traders often use additional indicators to confirm potential trade setups. Indicators such as moving averages can
help validate the signals provided by the CPR.
7. Monitoring Price Action At CPR Levels
Constantly monitoring price movement near CPR levels is essential. If the price fails to break through a resistance level (R1) or holds firm at support (S1), it can offer cues on when to exit or adjust a trade. However, a strong price break past these levels often signals a continued trend.
8. Trading Breakouts with CPR
When the price breaks above resistance or below support with strong momentum, it may signal a potential breakout. Traders can capitalize on these movements by entering positions in the direction of the breakout, ideally confirmed by volume or other technical indicators.
9. Adapting to Changing Market Conditions
CPR should be used in the context of broader market influences, such as economic reports, news events, or geopolitical shifts. These factors can dramatically affect market direction and how price reacts to CPR levels, making it important to stay informed about external market conditions.
10. Practice and Backtesting for Improvements
Like any trading tool, the CPR requires practice. Traders are encouraged to backtest their strategies on historical price data to get a better sense of how CPR works in different market environments. Continuous analysis and practice help improve decision-making and strategy refinement.
The Advantages of Using a 10-Line CPR System
An extended 10-line CPR system—comprising up to five resistance and five support levels—provides more granular control and insight into market movements. This expanded view helps traders better gauge trends and identify more opportunities for entry and exit. Key benefits include:
R2, S2 Levels: These act as secondary resistance or support zones, giving traders additional opportunities to refine their trade entries and exits.
R3, S3 Levels: Provide an even wider range for identifying reversals or trend continuations in more volatile markets.
Flexibility: The broader range of levels allows traders to adapt to changing market conditions and make more precise decisions based on market momentum.
So in Essential:
The Central Pivot Range is a valuable tool for traders looking to identify critical price levels in the market. By providing a clear framework for identifying potential support and resistance zones, it helps traders make informed decisions about entering and exiting trades. However, it’s important to combine CPR with sound risk management and additional confirmation through other technical indicators for the best results.
Although no trading tool guarantees success, the CPR, when used effectively and combined with practice, can significantly enhance a trader’s ability to navigate market fluctuations.
Unlock the Power of Seasonality: Monthly Performance StrategyThe Monthly Performance Strategy leverages the power of seasonality—those cyclical patterns that emerge in financial markets at specific times of the year. From tax deadlines to industry-specific events and global holidays, historical data shows that certain months can offer strong opportunities for trading. This strategy was designed to help traders capture those opportunities and take advantage of recurring market patterns through an automated and highly customizable approach.
The Inspiration Behind the Strategy:
This strategy began with the idea that market performance is often influenced by seasonal factors. Historically, certain months outperform others due to a variety of reasons, like earnings reports, holiday shopping, or fiscal year-end events. By identifying these periods, traders can better time their market entries and exits, giving them an advantage over those who solely rely on technical indicators or news events.
The Monthly Performance Strategy was built to take this concept and automate it. Instead of manually analyzing market data for each month, this strategy enables you to select which months you want to focus on and then executes trades based on predefined rules, saving you time and optimizing the performance of your trades.
Key Features:
Customizable Month Selection: The strategy allows traders to choose specific months to test or trade on. You can select any combination of months—for example, January, July, and December—to focus on based on historical trends. Whether you’re targeting the historically strong months like December (often driven by the 'Santa Rally') or analyzing quieter months for low volatility trades, this strategy gives you full control.
Automated Monthly Entries and Exits: The strategy automatically enters a long position on the first day of your selected month(s) and exits the trade at the beginning of the next month. This makes it perfect for traders who want to benefit from seasonal patterns without manually monitoring the market. It ensures precision in entering and exiting trades based on pre-set timeframes.
Re-entry on Stop Loss or Take Profit: One of the standout features of this strategy is its ability to re-enter a trade if a position hits the stop loss (SL) or take profit (TP) level during the selected month. If your trade reaches either a SL or TP before the month ends, the strategy will automatically re-enter a new trade the next trading day. This feature ensures that you capture multiple trading opportunities within the same month, instead of exiting entirely after a successful or unsuccessful trade. Essentially, it keeps your capital working for you throughout the entire month, not just when conditions align perfectly at the beginning.
Built-in Risk Management: Risk management is a vital part of this strategy. It incorporates an Average True Range (ATR)-based stop loss and take profit system. The ATR helps set dynamic levels based on the market’s volatility, ensuring that your stops and targets adjust to changing market conditions. This not only helps limit potential losses but also maximizes profit potential by adapting to market behavior.
Historical Performance Testing: You can backtest this strategy on any period by setting the start year. This allows traders to analyze past market data and optimize their strategy based on historical performance. You can fine-tune which months to trade based on years of data, helping you identify trends and patterns that provide the best trading results.
Versatility Across Asset Classes: While this strategy can be particularly effective for stock market indices and sector rotation, it’s versatile enough to apply to other asset classes like forex, commodities, and even cryptocurrencies. Each asset class may exhibit different seasonal behaviors, allowing you to explore opportunities across various markets with this strategy.
How It Works:
The trader selects which months to test or trade, for example, January, April, and October.
The strategy will automatically open a long position on the first trading day of each selected month.
If the trade hits either the take profit or stop loss within the month, the strategy will close the current position and re-enter a new trade on the next trading day, provided the month has not yet ended. This ensures that the strategy continues to capture any potential gains throughout the month, rather than stopping after one successful trade.
At the start of the next month, the position is closed, and if the next month is also selected, a new trade is initiated following the same process.
Risk Management and Dynamic Adjustments:
Incorporating risk management with this strategy is as easy as turning on the ATR-based system. The strategy will automatically calculate stop loss and take profit levels based on the market’s current volatility, adjusting dynamically to the conditions. This ensures that the risk is controlled while allowing for flexibility in capturing profits during both high and low volatility periods.
Maximizing the Seasonal Edge:
By automating entries and exits based on specific months and combining that with dynamic risk management, the Ultimate Monthly Performance Strategy takes advantage of seasonal patterns without requiring constant monitoring. The added re-entry feature after hitting a stop loss or take profit ensures that you are always in the game, maximizing your chances to capture profitable trades during favorable seasonal periods.
Who Can Benefit from This Strategy?
This strategy is perfect for traders who:
Want to exploit the predictable, recurring patterns that occur during specific months of the year.
Prefer a hands-off, automated trading approach that allows them to focus on other aspects of their portfolio or life.
Seek to manage risk effectively with ATR-based stop losses and take profits that adjust to market conditions.
Appreciate the ability to re-enter trades when a take profit or stop loss is hit within the month, ensuring that they don't miss out on multiple opportunities during a favorable period.
In summary, the Ultimate Monthly Performance Strategy provides traders with a comprehensive tool to capitalize on seasonal trends, optimize their trading opportunities throughout the year, and manage risk effectively. The built-in re-entry system ensures you continue to benefit from the market even after hitting targets within the same month, making it a robust strategy for traders looking to maximize their edge in any market.
Risk Disclaimer:
Trading financial markets involves significant risk and may not be suitable for all investors. The Monthly Performance Strategy is designed to help traders identify seasonal trends, but past performance does not guarantee future results. It is important to carefully consider your risk tolerance, financial situation, and trading goals before using any strategy. Always use appropriate risk management and consult with a professional financial advisor if necessary. The use of this strategy does not eliminate the risk of losses, and traders should be prepared for the possibility of losing their entire investment. Be sure to test the strategy on a demo account before applying it in live markets.
Mean Reversion Cloud (Ornstein-Uhlenbeck) // AlgoFyreThe Mean Reversion Cloud (Ornstein-Uhlenbeck) indicator detects mean-reversion opportunities by applying the Ornstein-Uhlenbeck process. It calculates a dynamic mean using an Exponential Weighted Moving Average, surrounded by volatility bands, signaling potential buy/sell points when prices deviate.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
🔶 ORIGINALITY
🔸Adaptive Mean Calculation
🔸Volatility-Based Cloud
🔸Speed of Reversion (θ)
🔶 FUNCTIONALITY
🔸Dynamic Mean and Volatility Bands
🞘 How it works
🞘 How to calculate
🞘 Code extract
🔸Visualization via Table and Plotshapes
🞘 Table Overview
🞘 Plotshapes Explanation
🞘 Code extract
🔶 INSTRUCTIONS
🔸Step-by-Step Guidelines
🞘 Setting Up the Indicator
🞘 Understanding What to Look For on the Chart
🞘 Possible Entry Signals
🞘 Possible Take Profit Strategies
🞘 Possible Stop-Loss Levels
🞘 Additional Tips
🔸Customize settings
🔶 CONCLUSION
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🔶 ORIGINALITY The Mean Reversion Cloud (Ornstein-Uhlenbeck) is a unique indicator that applies the Ornstein-Uhlenbeck stochastic process to identify mean-reverting behavior in asset prices. Unlike traditional moving average-based indicators, this model uses an Exponentially Weighted Moving Average (EWMA) to calculate the long-term mean, dynamically adjusting to recent price movements while still considering all historical data. It also incorporates volatility bands, providing a "cloud" that visually highlights overbought or oversold conditions. By calculating the speed of mean reversion (θ) through the autocorrelation of log returns, this indicator offers traders a more nuanced and mathematically robust tool for identifying mean-reversion opportunities. These innovations make it especially useful for markets that exhibit range-bound characteristics, offering timely buy and sell signals based on statistical deviations from the mean.
🔸Adaptive Mean Calculation Traditional MA indicators use fixed lengths, which can lead to lagging signals or over-sensitivity in volatile markets. The Mean Reversion Cloud uses an Exponentially Weighted Moving Average (EWMA), which adapts to price movements by dynamically adjusting its calculation, offering a more responsive mean.
🔸Volatility-Based Cloud Unlike simple moving averages that only plot a single line, the Mean Reversion Cloud surrounds the dynamic mean with volatility bands. These bands, based on standard deviations, provide traders with a visual cue of when prices are statistically likely to revert, highlighting potential reversal zones.
🔸Speed of Reversion (θ) The indicator goes beyond price averages by calculating the speed at which the price reverts to the mean (θ), using the autocorrelation of log returns. This gives traders an additional tool for estimating the likelihood and timing of mean reversion, making the signals more reliable in practice.
🔶 FUNCTIONALITY The Mean Reversion Cloud (Ornstein-Uhlenbeck) indicator is designed to detect potential mean-reversion opportunities in asset prices by applying the Ornstein-Uhlenbeck stochastic process. It calculates a dynamic mean through the Exponentially Weighted Moving Average (EWMA) and plots volatility bands based on the standard deviation of the asset's price over a specified period. These bands create a "cloud" that represents expected price fluctuations, helping traders to identify overbought or oversold conditions. By calculating the speed of reversion (θ) from the autocorrelation of log returns, the indicator offers a more refined way of assessing how quickly prices may revert to the mean. Additionally, the inclusion of volatility provides a comprehensive view of market conditions, allowing for more accurate buy and sell signals.
Let's dive into the details:
🔸Dynamic Mean and Volatility Bands The dynamic mean (μ) is calculated using the EWMA, giving more weight to recent prices but considering all historical data. This process closely resembles the Ornstein-Uhlenbeck (OU) process, which models the tendency of a stochastic variable (such as price) to revert to its mean over time. Volatility bands are plotted around the mean using standard deviation, forming the "cloud" that signals overbought or oversold conditions. The cloud adapts dynamically to price fluctuations and market volatility, making it a versatile tool for mean-reversion strategies. 🞘 How it works Step one: Calculate the dynamic mean (μ) The Ornstein-Uhlenbeck process describes how a variable, such as an asset's price, tends to revert to a long-term mean while subject to random fluctuations. In this indicator, the EWMA is used to compute the dynamic mean (μ), mimicking the mean-reverting behavior of the OU process. Use the EWMA formula to compute a weighted mean that adjusts to recent price movements. Assign exponentially decreasing weights to older data while giving more emphasis to current prices. Step two: Plot volatility bands Calculate the standard deviation of the price over a user-defined period to determine market volatility. Position the upper and lower bands around the mean by adding and subtracting a multiple of the standard deviation. 🞘 How to calculate Exponential Weighted Moving Average (EWMA)
The EWMA dynamically adjusts to recent price movements:
mu_t = lambda * mu_{t-1} + (1 - lambda) * P_t
Where mu_t is the mean at time t, lambda is the decay factor, and P_t is the price at time t. The higher the decay factor, the more weight is given to recent data.
Autocorrelation (ρ) and Standard Deviation (σ)
To measure mean reversion speed and volatility: rho = correlation(log(close), log(close ), length) Where rho is the autocorrelation of log returns over a specified period.
To calculate volatility:
sigma = stdev(close, length)
Where sigma is the standard deviation of the asset's closing price over a specified length.
Upper and Lower Bands
The upper and lower bands are calculated as follows:
upper_band = mu + (threshold * sigma)
lower_band = mu - (threshold * sigma)
Where threshold is a multiplier for the standard deviation, usually set to 2. These bands represent the range within which the price is expected to fluctuate, based on current volatility and the mean.
🞘 Code extract // Calculate Returns
returns = math.log(close / close )
// Calculate Long-Term Mean (μ) using EWMA over the entire dataset
var float ewma_mu = na // Initialize ewma_mu as 'na'
ewma_mu := na(ewma_mu ) ? close : decay_factor * ewma_mu + (1 - decay_factor) * close
mu = ewma_mu
// Calculate Autocorrelation at Lag 1
rho1 = ta.correlation(returns, returns , corr_length)
// Ensure rho1 is within valid range to avoid errors
rho1 := na(rho1) or rho1 <= 0 ? 0.0001 : rho1
// Calculate Speed of Mean Reversion (θ)
theta = -math.log(rho1)
// Calculate Volatility (σ)
sigma = ta.stdev(close, corr_length)
// Calculate Upper and Lower Bands
upper_band = mu + threshold * sigma
lower_band = mu - threshold * sigma
🔸Visualization via Table and Plotshapes
The table shows key statistics such as the current value of the dynamic mean (μ), the number of times the price has crossed the upper or lower bands, and the consecutive number of bars that the price has remained in an overbought or oversold state.
Plotshapes (diamonds) are used to signal buy and sell opportunities. A green diamond below the price suggests a buy signal when the price crosses below the lower band, and a red diamond above the price indicates a sell signal when the price crosses above the upper band.
The table and plotshapes provide a comprehensive visualization, combining both statistical and actionable information to aid decision-making.
🞘 Code extract // Reset consecutive_bars when price crosses the mean
var consecutive_bars = 0
if (close < mu and close >= mu) or (close > mu and close <= mu)
consecutive_bars := 0
else if math.abs(deviation) > 0
consecutive_bars := math.min(consecutive_bars + 1, dev_length)
transparency = math.max(0, math.min(100, 100 - (consecutive_bars * 100 / dev_length)))
🔶 INSTRUCTIONS
The Mean Reversion Cloud (Ornstein-Uhlenbeck) indicator can be set up by adding it to your TradingView chart and configuring parameters such as the decay factor, autocorrelation length, and volatility threshold to suit current market conditions. Look for price crossovers and deviations from the calculated mean for potential entry signals. Use the upper and lower bands as dynamic support/resistance levels for setting take profit and stop-loss orders. Combining this indicator with additional trend-following or momentum-based indicators can improve signal accuracy. Adjust settings for better mean-reversion detection and risk management.
🔸Step-by-Step Guidelines
🞘 Setting Up the Indicator
Adding the Indicator to the Chart:
Go to your TradingView chart.
Click on the "Indicators" button at the top.
Search for "Mean Reversion Cloud (Ornstein-Uhlenbeck)" in the indicators list.
Click on the indicator to add it to your chart.
Configuring the Indicator:
Open the indicator settings by clicking on the gear icon next to its name on the chart.
Decay Factor: Adjust the decay factor (λ) to control the responsiveness of the mean calculation. A higher value prioritizes recent data.
Autocorrelation Length: Set the autocorrelation length (θ) for calculating the speed of mean reversion. Longer lengths consider more historical data.
Threshold: Define the number of standard deviations for the upper and lower bands to determine how far price must deviate to trigger a signal.
Chart Setup:
Select the appropriate timeframe (e.g., 1-hour, daily) based on your trading strategy.
Consider using other indicators such as RSI or MACD to confirm buy and sell signals.
🞘 Understanding What to Look For on the Chart
Indicator Behavior:
Observe how the price interacts with the dynamic mean and volatility bands. The price staying within the bands suggests mean-reverting behavior, while crossing the bands signals potential entry points.
The indicator calculates overbought/oversold conditions based on deviation from the mean, highlighted by color-coded cloud areas on the chart.
Crossovers and Deviation:
Look for crossovers between the price and the mean (μ) or the bands. A bullish crossover occurs when the price crosses below the lower band, signaling a potential buying opportunity.
A bearish crossover occurs when the price crosses above the upper band, suggesting a potential sell signal.
Deviations from the mean indicate market extremes. A large deviation indicates that the price is far from the mean, suggesting a potential reversal.
Slope and Direction:
Pay attention to the slope of the mean (μ). A rising slope suggests bullish market conditions, while a declining slope signals a bearish market.
The steepness of the slope can indicate the strength of the mean-reversion trend.
🞘 Possible Entry Signals
Bullish Entry:
Crossover Entry: Enter a long position when the price crosses below the lower band with a positive deviation from the mean.
Confirmation Entry: Use additional indicators like RSI (above 50) or increasing volume to confirm the bullish signal.
Bearish Entry:
Crossover Entry: Enter a short position when the price crosses above the upper band with a negative deviation from the mean.
Confirmation Entry: Look for RSI (below 50) or decreasing volume to confirm the bearish signal.
Deviation Confirmation:
Enter trades when the deviation from the mean is significant, indicating that the price has strayed far from its expected value and is likely to revert.
🞘 Possible Take Profit Strategies
Static Take Profit Levels:
Set predefined take profit levels based on historical volatility, using the upper and lower bands as guides.
Place take profit orders near recent support/resistance levels, ensuring you're capitalizing on the mean-reversion behavior.
Trailing Stop Loss:
Use a trailing stop based on a percentage of the price deviation from the mean to lock in profits as the trend progresses.
Adjust the trailing stop dynamically along the calculated bands to protect profits as the price returns to the mean.
Deviation-Based Exits:
Exit when the deviation from the mean starts to decrease, signaling that the price is returning to its equilibrium.
🞘 Possible Stop-Loss Levels
Initial Stop Loss:
Place an initial stop loss outside the lower band (for long positions) or above the upper band (for short positions) to protect against excessive deviations.
Use a volatility-based buffer to avoid getting stopped out during normal price fluctuations.
Dynamic Stop Loss:
Move the stop loss closer to the mean as the price converges back towards equilibrium, reducing risk.
Adjust the stop loss dynamically along the bands to account for sudden market movements.
🞘 Additional Tips
Combine with Other Indicators:
Enhance your strategy by combining the Mean Reversion Cloud with momentum indicators like MACD, RSI, or Bollinger Bands to confirm market conditions.
Backtesting and Practice:
Backtest the indicator on historical data to understand how it performs in various market environments.
Practice using the indicator on a demo account before implementing it in live trading.
Market Awareness:
Keep an eye on market news and events that might cause extreme price movements. The indicator reacts to price data and might not account for news-driven events that can cause large deviations.
🔸Customize settings 🞘 Decay Factor (λ): Defines the weight assigned to recent price data in the calculation of the mean. A value closer to 1 places more emphasis on recent prices, while lower values create a smoother, more lagging mean.
🞘 Autocorrelation Length (θ): Sets the period for calculating the speed of mean reversion and volatility. Longer lengths capture more historical data, providing smoother calculations, while shorter lengths make the indicator more responsive.
🞘 Threshold (σ): Specifies the number of standard deviations used to create the upper and lower bands. Higher thresholds widen the bands, producing fewer signals, while lower thresholds tighten the bands for more frequent signals.
🞘 Max Gradient Length (γ): Determines the maximum number of consecutive bars for calculating the deviation gradient. This setting impacts the transparency of the plotted bands based on the length of deviation from the mean.
🔶 CONCLUSION
The Mean Reversion Cloud (Ornstein-Uhlenbeck) indicator offers a sophisticated approach to identifying mean-reversion opportunities by applying the Ornstein-Uhlenbeck stochastic process. This dynamic indicator calculates a responsive mean using an Exponentially Weighted Moving Average (EWMA) and plots volatility-based bands to highlight overbought and oversold conditions. By incorporating advanced statistical measures like autocorrelation and standard deviation, traders can better assess market extremes and potential reversals. The indicator’s ability to adapt to price behavior makes it a versatile tool for traders focused on both short-term price deviations and longer-term mean-reversion strategies. With its unique blend of statistical rigor and visual clarity, the Mean Reversion Cloud provides an invaluable tool for understanding and capitalizing on market inefficiencies.
Simple Fibonacci Retracement Strategy This strategy uses Fibonacci retracement to identify key levels in the market and helps traders find good entry and exit points. By understanding and using this strategy, traders can improve their trading decisions and increase their chances of success in the market.
This strategy, called the "Simple Fibonacci Retracement Strategy," is designed to help traders identify potential entry and exit points in the market based on Fibonacci retracement levels. The code is written in Pine Script and runs on the TradingView platform.
Overall Function
The strategy uses Fibonacci retracement levels to identify potential support and resistance levels in the market. This helps traders find good entry and exit points for trades, as well as set stop-loss and take-profit levels to minimize risk and maximize gains.
Main Components of the Code
1. Input Parameters
Lookback Period: The number of bars used to identify the highest high and lowest low.
Fibonacci Direction: The choice of whether Fibonacci levels are calculated from top to bottom or bottom to top.
Fibonacci Levels: Specific Fibonacci levels (23.6%, 38.2%, 50%, 61.8%) used to identify important price levels.
Take Profit and Stop Loss: The number of pips used to set take profit and stop loss levels.
2. Identification of Highest and Lowest Points
The code uses the lookback period to find the highest high (highestHigh) and the lowest low (lowestLow). These levels form the basis for calculating the Fibonacci levels.
3. Calculation of Fibonacci Levels
Based on the direction chosen by the user, the code calculates the various Fibonacci levels (0%, 23.6%, 38.2%, 50%, 61.8%, 100%).
4. Trading Logic
Long Signal: Generated when the price crosses above the 61.8% Fibonacci level from bottom to top.
Short Signal: Generated when the price crosses below the 38.2% Fibonacci level from top to bottom.
When a long or short signal is generated, the strategy opens a position and sets take profit and stop loss levels based on the input parameters.
5. Visualization
The strategy plots the Fibonacci levels on the chart to provide a visual representation of the calculated levels. This helps traders see where the levels are in relation to the current price.
6. Alerts
The code also has functionality to create alerts (commented out), which can notify traders of buy or sell signals.
How to Use the Strategy
Configure Parameters: Adjust the lookback period, Fibonacci direction, and levels for take profit and stop loss to your preferences.
View the Chart: The Fibonacci levels will be plotted on the chart, providing a visual overview of potential support and resistance levels.
Trade Signals: Follow the generated buy and sell signals. Set your parameters in settings and adjust according to the generated buy and sell signals in the strategy tester. The strategy will automatically set your take profit and stop loss levels.
Evaluation and Adjustment: Monitor the performance of the strategy and make adjustments as needed to optimize the results.
Norwegian
Denne strategien, kalt "Simple Fibonacci Retracement Strategy", er designet for å hjelpe tradere med å identifisere mulige inngangs- og utgangspunkter i markedet basert på Fibonacci-retracementnivåer. Koden er skrevet i Pine Script og kjøres på TradingView-plattformen.
Overordnet Funksjon
Strategien bruker Fibonacci-retracementnivåer for å identifisere potensielle støtte- og motstandsnivåer i markedet. Dette hjelper tradere med å finne gode inngangs- og utgangspunkter for handler, samt å sette stop-loss og take-profit nivåer for å minimere risiko og maksimere gevinster.
Hovedkomponenter i Koden
1. Input Parametere
Lookback Period: Antall barer som brukes til å identifisere høyeste høydepunkt og laveste lavpunkt.
Fibonacci Direction: Valg om Fibonacci-nivåene skal beregnes fra topp til bunn eller bunn til topp.
Fibonacci Levels: Spesifikke Fibonacci-nivåer (23.6%, 38.2%, 50%, 61.8%) som brukes til å identifisere viktige prisnivåer.
Take Profit og Stop Loss: Antall pips som brukes til å sette take profit og stop loss nivåer.
2. Identifikasjon av Høyeste og Laveste Punkt
Koden bruker lookback perioden for å finne det høyeste høydepunktet (highestHigh) og det laveste lavpunktet (lowestLow). Disse nivåene er grunnlaget for å beregne Fibonacci-nivåene.
3. Beregning av Fibonacci-nivåer
Basert på retningen valgt av brukeren, beregner koden de forskjellige Fibonacci-nivåene (0%, 23.6%, 38.2%, 50%, 61.8%, 100%).
4. Handelslogikk
Long Signal: Genereres når prisen krysser over 61.8% Fibonacci-nivået fra bunn til topp.
Short Signal: Genereres når prisen krysser under 38.2% Fibonacci-nivået fra topp til bunn.
Når et long eller short signal genereres, åpner strategien en posisjon og setter take profit og stop loss nivåer basert på inputparametrene.
5. Visualisering
Strategien plottet Fibonacci-nivåene på chartet for å gi en visuell representasjon av de beregnede nivåene. Dette hjelper tradere med å se hvor nivåene er i forhold til den nåværende prisen.
6. Varsler
Koden har også funksjonalitet for å lage varsler (kommentert ut), som kan varsle tradere om kjøps- eller salgssignaler.
Slik Bruker Du Strategien
Konfigurer Parametere: Juster lookback perioden, Fibonacci-retningen, og nivåene for take profit og stop loss til dine preferanser.
Se på Chartet: Fibonacci-nivåene vil bli plottet på chartet, noe som gir deg en visuell oversikt over potensielle støtte- og motstandsnivåer.
Handle Signaler: Sett dine parametere i innstillinger og juster etter genererte kjøps- og salgssignalene i strategy testeren. Strategien vil automatisk sette dine take profit og stop loss nivåer.
Evaluering og Justering: Overvåk ytelsen til strategien og gjør justeringer etter behov for å optimalisere resultatene.
Market Structure Break Targets [UAlgo]The "Market Structure Break Targets " indicator is designed to identify and visualize key market structure points such as Market Structure Breaks (MSBs) and Break of Structures (BoS). These points are crucial for understanding market trends and potential reversal zones. By plotting these structures on the chart, traders can easily spot significant support and resistance levels, as well as potential entry and exit points.
This indicator uses a combination of swing highs and lows to determine market structures and calculates targets based on user-defined percentages or Average True Range (ATR) multipliers. It provides visual cues in the form of lines, labels, and boxes to help traders quickly interpret market conditions.
🔶 Key Features
Customizable Swing Length: Users can set the swing length to identify the pivot highs and lows, which are crucial for determining market structure.
Target Duration Bars: Defines the maximum duration (in bars) for which the targets will be considered valid.
Target Calculation Methods: The target levels are crucial for setting potential price objectives. The calculation can be based on a percentage move from the identified pivot or using the ATR to factor in market volatility. These targets help in setting realistic profit-taking levels or identifying stop-loss placements.
Bullish and Bearish Market Structure Break (MSB): Detects and highlights bullish and bearish market structure breaks with customizable colors and target percentages.
Bullish MSB
When the price closes above a significant pivot high, a bullish MSB is identified. The indicator will draw a line at this level and calculate a target based on the chosen method (percentage or ATR). The target is visualized with a dotted line, and a label "MSB" is displayed. Additionally, an order block is created at the level of the bullish MSB. This order block is highlighted with a semi-transparent box, representing a potential area where price might find support in the future.
Bearish MSB
Conversely, when the price closes below a significant pivot low, a bearish MSB is marked. Similar to bullish MSBs, targets are calculated and displayed on the chart. An order block is also generated at the level of the bearish MSB, visualized with a semi-transparent box. This box highlights a potential resistance area where price might face selling pressure.
Bullish and Bearish Break of Structure (BoS): Identifies break of structures for both bullish and bearish scenarios, providing additional target levels.
Bullish BoS
If the price continues to rise and breaks another significant level, a bullish BoS is detected. This break is also marked with lines and labels, providing additional target levels for traders. An order block is created at the BoS level, serving as a potential support zone.
Bearish BoS
If the price falls further after a bearish MSB, a bearish BoS is identified and visualized similarly. The indicator creates an order block at the BoS level, which acts as a potential resistance zone.
🔶 Disclaimer:
Use with Caution: This indicator is provided for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered as financial advice. Users should exercise caution and perform their own analysis before making trading decisions based on the indicator's signals.
Not Financial Advice: The information provided by this indicator does not constitute financial advice, and the creator (UAlgo) shall not be held responsible for any trading losses incurred as a result of using this indicator.
Backtesting Recommended: Traders are encouraged to backtest the indicator thoroughly on historical data before using it in live trading to assess its performance and suitability for their trading strategies.
Risk Management: Trading involves inherent risks, and users should implement proper risk management strategies, including but not limited to stop-loss orders and position sizing, to mitigate potential losses.
No Guarantees: The accuracy and reliability of the indicator's signals cannot be guaranteed, as they are based on historical price data and past performance may not be indicative of future results.
BB Position CalculatorPosition Size Calculator Instructions
Overview
The Position Size Calculator is designed to help traders automatically determine the appropriate lot size based on the dollar amount they are willing to risk. It includes features for automatic lot sizing, fixed lot risk calculations, take profit calculations (both automatic and fixed), max run-up, and max drawdown. Calculated values are displayed in ticks, points, and USD.
Key Features
• Automatic Lot Sizing: Automatically calculates lot size based on the amount of money you are willing to risk.
• Fixed Lot Risk Calculations: Provides risk calculations for fixed lot sizes.
• Take Profit Calculations: Offers both automatic and fixed take profit calculations.
• Max Run-Up and Max Drawdown: Monitors and displays the maximum run-up and drawdown of your trade.
• Detailed Metrics: Displays all calculated values in ticks, points, and USD.
Setup Instructions
1. Add and Remove for Each Position: The calculator is designed to be added to your chart for each new position. Once your preferences are set the first time, save them as your default to retain your settings for future use.
2. Adding the Indicator to Favorites:
• Use the TradingView keyboard shortcut “/” then type “pos.”
• Use the arrow key to select the Position Size Calculator and press enter.
• Close the indicator selection pop-up.
3. Setting the Trigger Price:
• A blue pop-up labeled “SET TRIGGER PRICE” will appear at the bottom of the chart.
• Click on the chart at the price level where you want to enter the trade.
4. Setting the Stop Loss:
• The pop-up will change to “SET STOP LOSS.”
• Click on the chart at the price level where your stop loss will be set.
5. Setting the Take Profit:
• The pop-up will change to “SET TAKE PROFIT.”
• Click on the chart at the price level where you want to take profit. If you have selected the option to overwrite with a set risk/reward ratio (R:R), the calculation will use this price level.
6. Setting the Trade Window Start:
• The pop-up will change to “SET TRADE WINDOW START.”
• Click on the bar in time where you want the indicator to start monitoring for price to trigger the position.
7. Adjusting the Position:
• Clicking on any part of the indicator will display draggable lines, allowing you to fine-tune the position that was previously plotted by the first four chart clicks.
Additional Notes
• Compatibility: This calculator has only been tested with futures trading.
• Customization: Once your preferences are set, save them as your default to make setup quicker for future trades.
• Support: If you have any questions or feature requests, please feel free to reach out.
CCI and MACD Auto Trading Strategy with Risk/RewardOverview:
This strategy combines the Commodity Channel Index (CCI) and the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) indicators to automate trading decisions. It dynamically sets stop-loss and take-profit levels based on recent lows and highs, ensuring a risk/reward ratio of 1:1.5. This script aims to leverage trend and momentum signals while maintaining effective risk management.
Originality and Usefulness:
This script is not just a simple mashup of CCI and MACD indicators; it incorporates dynamic risk management by setting stop-loss and take-profit levels based on recent price action. This approach helps traders to:
・Identify potential trend reversals using the combination of CCI and MACD signals.
・Manage trades effectively by setting realistic stop-loss and take-profit levels based on recent market data.
・Maintain a balanced risk/reward ratio, which is essential for sustainable trading.
Indicators Used:
・CCI (Commodity Channel Index):
・Measures the deviation of the price from its average over a specified period, typically ranging from -100 to +100.
・Helps identify overbought and oversold conditions.
・MACD (Moving Average Convergence Divergence):
・Utilizes the difference between short-term and long-term moving averages to indicate trend strength and direction.
・Provides momentum signals that can be used for timing entries and exits.
How It Works:
Entry Conditions:
Long Entry:
・The MACD histogram is above zero.
・The CCI crosses above the -100 line.
Short Entry:
・The MACD histogram is below zero.
・The CCI crosses below the +100 line.
Exit Conditions:
Long Positions:
・The stop-loss is set at the recent low.
・The take-profit is set at 1.5 times the distance between the entry price and the stop-loss.
Short Positions:
・The stop-loss is set at the recent high.
・The take-profit is set at 1.5 times the distance between the entry price and the stop-loss.
Risk Management:
・The script dynamically adjusts stop-loss and take-profit levels based on recent market data, ensuring that the risk/reward ratio is maintained at 1:1.5.
・This approach helps in managing the risk effectively while aiming for consistent profits.
Strategy Properties:
・Account Size: Configured for a realistic account size suitable for the average trader.
・Commission and Slippage: Includes settings for realistic commission and slippage to reflect real market conditions.
・Risk per Trade: Designed to risk no more than 5-10% of equity per trade, aligning with sustainable trading practices.
・Backtesting Results: Configured to generate a sufficient sample size (ideally more than 100 trades) for reliable backtesting results.
Revised Backtesting Settings
Ensure that your backtesting settings are realistic:
・Account Size: Set a realistic initial capital suitable for the average trader.
・Commission and Slippage: Include realistic commission fees and slippage.
・Risk Management: Ensure that each trade risks no more than 5-10% of the account equity.
・Sufficient Sample Size: Choose a dataset that will generate more than 100 trades to provide a robust sample size.
ICT Concept [TradingFinder] Order Block | FVG | Liquidity Sweeps🔵 Introduction
The "ICT" style is one of the subsets of "Price Action" technical analysis. ICT is a method created by "Michael Huddleston", a professional forex trader and experienced mentor. The acronym ICT stands for "Inner Circle Trader".
The main objective of the ICT trading strategy is to combine "Price Action" and the concept of "Smart Money" to identify optimal entry points into trades. However, finding suitable entry points is not the only strength of this approach. With the ICT style, traders can better understand price behavior and adapt their trading approach to market structure accordingly.
Numerous concepts are discussed in this style, but the key practical concepts for trading in financial markets include "Order Block," "Liquidity," and "FVG".
🔵 How to Use
🟣Order Block
Order blocks are a specific type of "Supply and Demand" zones formed when a series of orders are placed in a block. These orders could be created by banks or other major players. Banks typically execute large orders in blocks during their trading sessions. If they were to enter the market directly with a small quantity, significant price movements would occur before the orders are fully executed, resulting in less profit. To avoid this, they divide their orders into smaller, manageable positions. Traders should look for "buy" opportunities in "demand order blocks" areas and "sell" opportunities in "supply order blocks".
🟣Liquidity
These levels are where traders aim to exit their trades. "Market Makers" or smart money usually collects or distributes their trading positions near levels where many retail traders have placed their "Stop Loss" orders. When the liquidity resulting from these losses is collected, the price often reverses direction.
A "Stop Hunt" is a move designed to neutralize liquidity generated by triggered stop losses. Banks often use significant news events to trigger stop hunts and acquire the liquidity released in the market. If, for example, they intend to execute heavy buy orders, they encourage others to sell through stop hunts.
As a result, if there is liquidity in the market before reaching the order block region, the credibility of that order block is higher. Conversely, if liquidity is near the order block, meaning the price reaches the order block before reaching the liquidity area, the credibility of that order block is lower.
🟣FVG (Fair Value Gap)
To identify the "Fair Value Gap" on the chart, one must analyze candle by candle. Focus on candles with large bodies, examining one candle and the one before it. The candles before and after this central candle should have long shadows, and their bodies should not overlap with the body of the central candle. The distance between the shadows of the first and third candles is called the FVG range.
These zone function in two ways :
•Supply and Demand zone: In this case, the price reacts to these zone, and its trend reverses.
•Liquidity zone: In this scenario, the price "fills" the zone and then reaches the order block.
Important Note: In most cases, FVG zone with very small width act as supply and demand zone, while zone with a significant width act as liquidity zone, absorbing the price.
🔵 Setting
🟣Order Block
Refine Order Block : When the option for refining order blocks is Off, the supply and demand zones encompass the entire length of the order block (from Low to High) in their standard state and remain unaltered. On the option for refining order blocks triggers the improvement of supply and demand zones using the error correction algorithm.
Refine Type : The enhancement of order blocks via the error correction algorithm can be executed through two methods: Defensive and Aggressive. In the Aggressive approach, the widest possible range is taken into account for order blocks.
Show High Levels : If major high levels are to be displayed, set the option for showing high level to Yes.
Show Low Levels : If major low levels are to be displayed, set the option for showing low level to Yes.
Show Last Support : If showing the last support is desired, set the option for showing last support to Yes.
Show Last Resistance : If showing the last resistance is desired, set the option for showing last resistance to Yes.
🟣 FVG
FVG Filter : When FVG filtering is activated, the number of FVG areas undergoes filtration based on the specified algorithm.
FVG Filter Types :
1. Very Aggressive : Apart from the initial condition, an additional condition is introduced. For an upward FVG, the maximum price of the last candle should exceed the maximum price of the middle candle. Similarly, for a downward FVG, the minimum price of the last candle should be lower than the minimum price of the middle candle. This mode eliminates a minimal number of FVGs.
2. Aggressive : In addition to the conditions of the Very Aggressive mode, this mode considers the size of the middle candle; it should not be small. Consequently, a larger number of FVGs are eliminated in this mode.
3. Defensive : Alongside the conditions of the Very Aggressive mode, this mode takes into account the size of the middle candle, which should be relatively large with the majority of it comprising the body. Furthermore, to identify upward FVGs, the second and third candles must be positive, whereas for downward FVGs, the second and third candles must be negative. This mode filters out a considerable number of FVGs, retaining only those of suitable quality.
4. Very Defensive : In addition to the conditions of the Defensive mode, the first and third candles should not be very small-bodied doji candles. This mode filters out the majority of FVGs, leaving only the highest quality ones. Show Demand FVG: Enables the display of demand-related boxes, which can be toggled between off and on. Show Supply FVG: Enables the display of supply-related boxes along the path, which can also be toggled between off and on.
🟣 Liquidity
Statics Liquidity Line Sensitivity : A value ranging from 0 to 0.4. Increasing this value reduces the sensitivity of the "Statics Liquidity Line Detection" function and increases the number of identified lines. The default value is 0.3.
Dynamics Liquidity Line Sensitivity : A value ranging from 0.4 to 1.95. Increasing this value enhances the sensitivity of the "Dynamics Liquidity Line Detection" function and decreases the number of identified lines. The default value is 1.
Statics Period Pivot : Default value is set to 8. By adjusting this value, you can specify the period for static liquidity line pivots.
Dynamics Period Pivot : Default value is set to 3. By adjusting this value, you can specify the period for dynamic liquidity line pivots.
You can activate or deactivate liquidity lines as necessary using the buttons labeled "Show Statics High Liquidity Line," "Show Statics Low Liquidity Line," "Show Dynamics High Liquidity Line," and "Show Dynamics Low Liquidity Line".
(Simple) Lot Size CalculatorPip Calculator: A Guide for Traders
The Pip Calculator is a powerful tool designed to help traders calculate their lot size based on their account balance, risk percentage, and stop loss in pips. This guide will walk you through using the Pip Calculator script and explain its features.
Features of the Pip Calculator:
User-friendly UI : The Pip Calculator provides a simple and intuitive user interface, making it easy to input your account details and obtain the desired lot size.
Flexible Inputs : The Pip Calculator allows you to enter your account balance, risk percentage, and stop loss in pips. This flexibility enables you to customize the calculation according to your trading strategy.
Dynamic Currency Pair Support : The Pip Calculator supports various currency pairs and their respective pip values. The script automatically detects the currency pair of the chart you're viewing, ensuring accurate calculations.
Real-time Lot Size Display : The Pip Calculator instantly calculates and displays the lot size based on your inputs. The lot size is updated in real-time as you adjust your account balance, risk percentage, or stop loss.
Visual Representation : The Pip Calculator visually presents the calculated lot size on the chart, making it easy to understand and reference during your trading activities.
Using the Pip Calculator:
Install and Apply the Script : To use the Pip Calculator, install it as an extension on your preferred trading platform (such as TradingView). Apply the script to the chart of the desired currency pair.
Enter Account Details : In the script's user interface, enter your account balance, risk percentage, and stop loss in pips. These details are essential for accurate lot size calculation.
Review Currency Pair Support : The Pip Calculator automatically detects the currency pair of the chart. Ensure that the currency pair is supported by checking the "Currency pair not supported" message. Currently, GBPJPY is the supported pair.
Observe Real-time Lot Size : Once you've entered the required information, the script will calculate and display the lot size in real-time. The lot size is adjusted automatically as you modify your inputs.
Visualize the Lot Size : The calculated lot size is displayed on the chart as a label. You can easily view and reference the lot size while analyzing price movements.
Customize the UI : The Pip Calculator allows you to customize the appearance of the lot size label. You can adjust the text color, background color, and choose whether to show or hide the lot size label.
Note: The Pip Calculator script is intended as a tool to assist traders in determining an appropriate lot size based on their account balance, risk percentage, and stop loss. It should be used in conjunction with a comprehensive trading strategy and risk management principles.
Advantages of the Pip Calculator:
Accuracy: The Pip Calculator incorporates accurate pip values for supported currency pairs, ensuring precise lot size calculations.
Simplicity: The user-friendly interface and intuitive design make it easy for traders to calculate their lot size without complex calculations or manual estimations.
Real-time Updates: The Pip Calculator provides instant lot size updates, allowing traders to adapt their position sizing based on changes in account balance, risk percentage, or stop loss.
Visibility: The visual representation of the lot size on the chart helps traders quickly identify their desired position size and monitor it during trading activities.
The Pip Calculator offers a convenient and efficient way to determine lot sizes based on your trading parameters. By using this tool, you can enhance your risk management practices, maintain consistency, and stay aligned with your trading plan.
Disclaimer: The Pip Calculator script is provided for informational purposes only and should not be considered as financial advice. Trading in the financial markets carries inherent risks, and it is essential to perform your own analysis and consult with a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions.
GRID SPOT TRADING ALGORITHM - GRID BOT TRADING STRATEGYGRID SPOT TRADING ALGORITHM : LONG ONLY STRATEGY OPEN SOURCE
This is a long only strategy for spot assets.
HOW IT WORKS
Grid trading is a trading strategy where an investor creates a so-called "price grid". The basic idea of the strategy is to repeatedly buy at the pre-specified price and then wait for the price to rise above that level and then sell the position (and vice versa with shorting or hedging).
FEATURES
Grids: This algorithm has a total of 10 grids.
Take profit: The trader can increase or decrease the distance between the grids from the User Interface panel, the distance between one grid and another represents the take profit.
Management: The algorithm buys 10% of the capital every time the price breaks down a grid and sells during a rise to the next higher grid. The initial capital is invested in 10 sizes which represent 10% of the capital per trade.
Stop Loss: The algorithm knows no stop loss as long as it is not activated from the User Interface panel. By activating the stop loss from the User Interface panel the algorithm will insert a close condition on all trades which will be calculated from the last lower grid.
Trades: Trades are opened only if the price is within the grid. If the market leaves the grid the algorithm will not buy new positions or sell new positions.
Optimal market conditions: The favorable market for this algorithm is the sideways market.
LIMITATIONS OF THE MODEL
The trader must take into account that this is a static model. It only works perfectly well if the market is in a sideways phase and incurs heavy losses if the market takes a downward trend. The model is unusable for an uptrend. The trader must therefore carefully analyze the market where he intends to use this strategy, making sure that the price is in a sideways phase.
USES
Indispensable research and backtesting tool for those using bots for their investments. The algorithm produces a backtesting of the strategy for past history. It is used by professional traders to understand if this strategy has been profitable on a market and what parameters to use for bots using this strategy (Kucoin, Binance etc.).
If you would like to develop your own algorithm with customized conditions based on a grid strategy, please contact us.
If you need help in using this tool, please contact us without hesitation.
Trading PanelWhen trading, position sizing and risk calculation is the key to become successful.
We need to keep the losses small and adjust the position size according to what
risk we are prepared to take for the planned Entry.
Based on the Account Size and the max percentage we want to risk for any trade,
we calculate, for a number of fixed max Loss percentages:
- The Position size, both in percent and in the selected currency.
- Number of shares to buy.
- Where to put the Stop Loss.
We also calculate the numbers based on the ATR times a multiple.
The values are presented in a table format and will hopefully aid in selecting
a suitable Stop Loss (based on the chart situation) and hence the proper Position Size.
We also allow for expressing the Account size in currencies other than USD.
Example:
Account Size in USD and trading US stocks: select USD
Account Size in SEK but trading US stocks: select USDSEK
Bollinger Bands Strategy with StopLossThis is the default Bollinger Bands Strategy with a small change to support Stop Loss.
The default built-int BBS does not support Stop Loss and using it may cause large losses, specially in margin trading.
Added inputs:
Source
Stop Loss Percentage
Default Strategy Inputs (Forex / Crypto)The code in this post contains a set of default strategy inputs I use in new projects / backtests in Tradingview.
Full code commentary is available on the Backtest-Rookies website. To comply with house rules, I cannot post the direct link here.
Features
Trade Direction: So that you can limit the strategy for long only, short only or trade in both directions. It is important to note that when you select “Long Only”, you will still see Short signals on the chart. However, they are only used to close a position rather than reverse it. This is the default behaviour for strategies. The same applies to “Short Only”.
Date Ranges: So that you can isolate backtesting to specific periods of interest such as bull or bear markets.
Sessions: So you can easily get an idea of the expected results during your own session. You may also notice that performance of the strategy varies depending on which session it is deployed in.
Some example stop losses: It is not an exhaustive list but it should be enough to provide some inspiration for different types of stops that you can experiment with.
Happy Scripting. I hope the community finds it useful.
Adaptive Regime Master: The Dual-Engine FrameworkAdaptive Regime Master: The Dual-Engine Framework
Overview
The Adaptive Regime Master: The Dual-Engine Framework is a sophisticated technical analysis tool designed to solve the "Indicator Paradox"—the reality that trend-following tools fail in sideways markets, and mean-reversion tools fail in strong trends.
Instead of forcing a single mathematical model onto an ever-changing market, this framework utilizes a Master Switch logic. It continuously analyzes market volatility and directional strength to dynamically toggle between two specialized trading engines. By identifying the current "Market Regime," the indicator automatically reconfigures its visual interface and signal logic to match the environment.
The Dual-Engine Architecture
The framework operates on a logic-gate system powered by the Average Directional Index (ADX) :
1. The Momentum Engine (Trendy Regime):
Activation: Triggered when ADX rises above the 25 threshold, signaling a confirmed trend.
Logic: Utilizes a combination of Exponential Moving Averages (EMA) for trend-following and MACD Histogram for momentum confirmation.
Visuals: The chart de-clutters to show only the EMA trend-line and momentum-based signals.
2. The Mean-Reversion Engine (Choppy Regime):
Activation: Triggered when ADX falls below 25, signaling a range-bound or consolidating market.
Logic: Switches to Bollinger Bands and the Relative Strength Index (RSI) to identify overextended price action at the range extremes.
Visuals: The EMA disappears, and the chart displays Bollinger Bands to help users visualize the "value area" and potential reversal zones.
Key Features
Alternating Signal Logic: Built-in state management ensures that signals always alternate (Buy → Sell → Buy). This prevents "signal clustering" and provides a clean, actionable roadmap for the user.
Dynamic ATR-Based Protection: The indicator calculates Stop Loss (SL) and Take Profit (TP) levels using the Average True Range (ATR) . Crucially, the multipliers adjust based on the regime: wider stops for volatile trends and tighter stops for quiet ranges.
Intrabar Execution Guard: To prevent "false exits," the framework includes a calculation safeguard that prevents SL/TP triggers on the same candle as the entry, ensuring the trade has room to breathe.
Real-Time Regime Dashboard: An on-chart table provides an immediate summary of the current ADX value, the active engine mode, and the current position status.
Visual Regime Indicator: Background color changes dynamically—Blue for Trend Mode, Orange for Range Mode.
Comprehensive Alert System: Built-in alerts for Long Entry, Short Entry, TP Hit, and SL Hit events.
How to Use
Identify the Background: A Blue background indicates the Momentum Engine is active; an Orange background indicates the Mean-Reversion Engine is active.
Execution: Follow the BUY and SELL labels. The framework handles the logic of whether it is a "breakout" or a "reversal" based on the active engine.
Risk Management: Once a signal appears, Red (SL) and Lime (TP) crosses will appear on the chart. These are your mathematical boundaries for the trade.
The Exit: The position is considered closed when price hits the SL/TP markers (indicated by orange/yellow crosses) or when an opposing signal is generated.
Monitor the Dashboard: Use the top-right table to track the current regime, ADX value, active mode, and position status in real-time.
Input Parameters
ADX Length: Period for ADX calculation (default: 14)
ADX Smoothing: Smoothing period for ADX (default: 14)
ADX Trend Threshold: Threshold to distinguish trend from range (default: 25)
EMA Length: Period for the Exponential Moving Average (default: 20)
BB Length: Period for Bollinger Bands (default: 20)
BB Multiplier: Standard deviation multiplier for Bollinger Bands (default: 2.0)
RSI Length: Period for RSI calculation (default: 14)
ATR Length: Period for Average True Range (default: 14)
ATR Mult (Trend): ATR multiplier for stop loss in trend mode (default: 1.5)
ATR Mult (Range): ATR multiplier for stop loss in range mode (default: 0.8)
Min SL % (of price): Minimum stop loss as percentage of price (default: 0.5%)
Pros and Cons
Pros:
Versatility: Performs in all market conditions, reducing the need for multiple separate indicators.
Reduced Fakeouts: Filters out "trend signals" during flat markets and "reversal signals" during parabolic moves.
Visual Clarity: Only shows the indicators relevant to the current market state, reducing cognitive load and chart clutter.
Automated Risk-Reward: Automatically plots 1:2 Risk-Reward levels based on current volatility.
Professional-Grade Logic: Implements state management to prevent signal conflicts and ensure clean alternating entries.
Multi-Timeframe Compatibility: Works on any timeframe, though optimized for intraday and swing trading.
Cons:
Lagging Nature: Like all ADX-based systems, there is a slight lag when the market transitions from a range to a trend.
Threshold Sensitivity: The default ADX threshold of 25 may need tuning for extremely low-volatility assets or different timeframes.
Not a "Holy Grail": While it filters many bad trades, sudden fundamental news or black swan events can still bypass technical logic.
Requires Discipline: Users must follow the signals and respect the SL/TP levels for the framework to be effective.
Learning Curve: New users may need time to understand the regime-switching concept and trust the automated logic.
Why Use This Framework?
Most traders lose money because they apply the wrong tool to the wrong market. They use RSI to "sell the top" of a breakout, or use Moving Averages to "buy the dip" in a sideways grind. The Adaptive Regime Master removes the emotional guesswork by mathematically defining the market state and forcing the strategy to adapt.
This is a professional-grade framework for traders who value:
Logic over emotion
Discipline over impulse
Chart cleanliness over indicator overload
Adaptive systems over static strategies
Whether you're a scalper, day trader, or swing trader, this framework provides a systematic approach to reading market conditions and executing high-probability setups with predefined risk management.
Best Practices
Never forget to adjust Stop Loss and Take Profit level related to the interval you (will) use. (Default parameters are optimized for 60m)
Always backtest the indicator on your specific asset and timeframe before live trading
Adjust the ADX threshold based on the volatility characteristics of your market
Use the framework in conjunction with proper position sizing and account risk management
Pay attention to the regime dashboard—avoid forcing trades when the market is transitioning between regimes
Set up alerts for all signal types to avoid missing opportunities
Consider fundamental analysis and news events alongside technical signals
Detailed Disclaimer
FINANCIAL RISK WARNING:
Trading foreign exchange, stocks, indices, cryptocurrencies, and commodities on margin carries a high level of risk and may not be suitable for all investors. The high degree of leverage can work against you as well as for you. Before deciding to invest in any financial instrument, you should carefully consider your investment objectives, level of experience, and risk appetite. The possibility exists that you could sustain a loss of some or all of your initial investment; therefore, you should not invest money that you cannot afford to lose.
NO INVESTMENT ADVICE:
The "Adaptive Regime Master: The Dual-Engine Framework" is an educational tool designed to assist in technical analysis. It does not constitute investment advice, financial advice, trading advice, or a recommendation to buy or sell any security or financial instrument. All content provided by this indicator is for informational and educational purposes only.
PAST PERFORMANCE:
Past performance is not indicative of future results. Hypothetical or simulated performance results have certain limitations. Unlike an actual performance record, simulated results do not represent actual trading and may not be impacted by brokerage and other slippage fees. Simulated trading programs in general are also subject to the fact that they are designed with the benefit of hindsight.
NO GUARANTEE:
No representation is being made that any account will or is likely to achieve profits or losses similar to those shown in any backtests or forward tests. The author and developers of this indicator make no warranties, expressed or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information provided.
USER RESPONSIBILITY:
Users should perform their own due diligence and test the logic on a demo or paper trading account before applying it to live capital. You are solely responsible for your own investment and trading decisions. The author and developers assume no responsibility for any financial losses, damages, or adverse consequences incurred through the use of this tool.
ACCEPTANCE OF TERMS:
Use of this indicator constitutes acceptance of these terms and acknowledgment that you understand the risks involved in trading financial instruments.
REGULATORY NOTICE:
This indicator is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or approved by any financial regulatory authority. Always consult with a licensed financial advisor before making investment decisions.
Supertrend Nova Cloud [Pineify]Supertrend Nova Cloud
Overview
The Supertrend Nova Cloud is a sophisticated trend-following system designed to filter market noise and provide clear, actionable insights into market direction and volatility. By combining two distinct Supertrend calculations—the fast-acting "Nova" and the slower, more robust "Nebula"—this indicator creates a dynamic "Cloud" that visualizes the strength and stability of the current trend. It is engineered to help traders identify strong trending periods, potential pullbacks, and major reversals with greater confidence than a single Supertrend indicator.
Key Features
Dual-Trend Architecture: Utilizes a two-layer approach with a Fast (Nova) and Slow (Nebula) Supertrend to define market structure.
Dynamic Nova Cloud: A visual gradient fill between the two trendlines that adjusts its intensity ("Glow") based on the spread between the trends, representing market volatility.
Smart Candle Coloring: Candles are colored based on the consensus between the two trends, clearly distinguishing between strong trends, pullbacks, and recovery phases.
High-Quality Signals: Buy and Sell signals are filtered and only generated when the major (Slow) trend reverses, reducing false signals during chop.
Real-time Dashboard: An on-chart dashboard displays the current state of both the Nova and Nebula trends for instant analysis.
How It Works
The Supertrend Nova Cloud operates on the principles of Average True Range (ATR) volatility to determine trend direction.
Nova (Fast Trend): Calculated using a shorter ATR length (default 10) and a lower multiplier (default 2.0). This line reacts quickly to price changes, serving as an early warning system or trailing stop for aggressive entries.
Nebula (Slow Trend): Calculated using a longer ATR length (default 20) and a higher multiplier (default 4.0). This line defines the overall market bias and acts as significant support/resistance.
Cloud Gradient Logic: The script calculates the absolute difference (delta) between the Nova and Nebula lines. It compares this delta to its recent historical maximum to determine the opacity of the fill color. A wider spread (higher volatility) results in a brighter, more opaque cloud, while a narrow spread (consolidation) results in a more transparent cloud.
How multiple indicators work together
In trading, a single trend indicator often faces a dilemma: if it's too fast, it gives false signals; if it's too slow, it lags significantly. The Supertrend Nova Cloud solves this by combining both:
The Fast Supertrend captures immediate momentum and provides potential re-entry points during strong trends.
The Slow Supertrend acts as a filter. The script logic enforces that major reversal signals ("NOVA BUY/SELL") are only triggered when this slower, dominant trend changes direction.
By requiring the Slow trend to confirm the reversal, the indicator filters out the "noise" that would typically whip-saw a standard Supertrend.
Trading Ideas and Insights
Trend Riding: When the Cloud is fully Green (Strong Bull) or Red (Strong Bear), and the candles match this color, the trend is established. These are ideal conditions for holding positions.
Pullback Opportunities: If the candles turn a lighter shade (e.g., light red during an uptrend), it indicates the price has broken the Fast trend but holds above the Slow trend. This "Mixed" state often represents a buying opportunity in an uptrend (or selling in a downtrend).
Volatility Expansion: A widening cloud (brighter glow) indicates expanding volatility and often accompanies a strong breakout or trend acceleration.
Unique Aspects
Visual Volatility Feedback: Unlike standard fills, the "Nova Cloud" uses a custom algorithm to adjust transparency based on the relative distance between the two trendlines. This gives traders an intuitive sense of market expansion and contraction.
Nuanced State Detection: The script doesn't just show Up or Down. It identifies four states: Strong Bull, Strong Bear, Fast Bull/Slow Bear (Recovery), and Fast Bear/Slow Bull (Pullback), coding the candles accordingly.
How to Use
Entry: Look for "NOVA BUY" or "NOVA SELL" labels. These appear when the major trend (Nebula) flips, confirming a significant shift in market structure.
Stop Loss: The Nebula (thick) line serves as a robust trailing stop loss. As long as price holds beyond this line, the macro trend remains intact.
Re-Entry/Pyramiding: During a strong trend, if price dips into the cloud (changing candle color to mixed/neutral) and then resumes the trend color, it can be a valid re-entry signal.
Customization
Users can fully customize the indicator via the settings menu:
Nova & Nebula Settings: Adjust the ATR Length and Factor for both the Fast and Slow trends to tune sensitivity for different timeframes or assets.
Visuals: Toggle the Dashboard, Candle Coloring, and customize the colors for Bullish, Bearish, and Neutral states.
Conclusion
The Supertrend Nova Cloud offers a comprehensive visual interface for trend traders. By harmonizing two time horizons of volatility analysis into a single, cohesive display, it simplifies decision-making and helps traders stay on the right side of the major trend while identifying granular opportunities within it.
Supertrend + EMA + RSI Algo (Low Risk High Accuracy)This is a trend-following + momentum confirmation strategy designed to reduce false signals and control loss.
Supertrend (10,3) → Identifies overall market direction (Buy in uptrend, Sell in downtrend)
EMA 50 & EMA 200 → Confirms strong trend and avoids sideways market
Buy only when EMA 50 is above EMA 200
Sell only when EMA 50 is below EMA 200
RSI (14) → Confirms momentum
Buy when RSI > 55 (strong bullish momentum)
Sell when RSI < 45 (strong bearish momentum)
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🔹 Entry Logic
BUY: Market is in uptrend + strong momentum
SELL: Market is in downtrend + strong bearish pressure
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🔹 Risk Management (Most Important)
Stop Loss: Based on ATR (adapts to volatility)
Target: Fixed Risk-Reward ratio (example: 1 : 2.5)
This keeps loss small and profits larger
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🔹 Best Use Case
Works best in trending markets
Ideal timeframes: 15m, 1h, 4h
Suitable for crypto futures & swing trading
Beginner-friendly if used with low leverage
APEX TREND: Macro & Hard Stop SystemAPEX TREND: Macro & Hard Stop System
The APEX TREND System is a composite trend-following strategy engineered to solve the "Whipsaw" problem inherent in standard breakout systems. It orchestrates four distinct technical theories—Macro Trend Filtering, Volatility Squeeze, Momentum, and Volatility Stop-Loss—into a single, hierarchical decision-making engine.
This script is not merely a collection of indicators; it is a rules-based trading system designed for Swing Traders (Day/Week timeframes) who aim to capture major trend extensions while strictly managing downside risk through a "Hard Stop" mechanism.
🧠 Underlying Concepts & Originality
Many trend indicators fail because they treat all price movements equally. The APEX TREND differentiates itself by applying an "Institutional Filter" logic derived from classic Dow Theory and Modern Volatility Analysis.
1. The Macro Hard Stop (The 200 EMA Logic)
Origin: Based on the institutional mandate that “Nothing good happens below the 200-day moving average.”
Function: Unlike standard super trends that flip constantly in sideways markets, this system integrates a 200-period Exponential Moving Average (EMA) as a non-negotiable "Hard Stop."
Synergy: This acts as the primary gatekeeper. Even if the volatility engine signals a "Buy," the system suppresses the signal if the price is below the Macro Baseline, effectively filtering out counter-trend traps.
2. The Volatility Engine (Squeeze Theory)
Origin: Derived from John Carter’s TTM Squeeze concept.
Function: The script identifies periods where Bollinger Bands (Standard Deviation) contract inside Keltner Channels (ATR). This indicates a period of potential energy build-up.
Synergy: The system only triggers an entry when this energy is released (Breakout) AND coincides with Linear Regression Momentum, ensuring the breakout is genuine.
3. Anti-Chop Filter (ADX Integration)
Origin: J. Welles Wilder’s Directional Movement Theory.
Function: A common failure point for trend systems is low-volatility chop. This script utilizes the Average Directional Index (ADX).
Synergy: If the ADX is below the threshold (Default: 20), the market is deemed "Choppy." The script visually represents this by painting candles GRAY, signaling a "No-Trade Zone" regardless of price action.
4. The "Run Trend" Stop Loss (Factor 4.0 ATR)
Origin: Adapted from the Turtle Trading rules regarding volatility-based stops.
Function: Standard Trailing Stops (usually Factor 3.0) are too tight for crypto or volatile equities on daily timeframes.
Optimization: This system employs a wider ATR Multiplier of 4.0. This allows the asset to fluctuate naturally within a trend without triggering a premature exit, maximizing the "Run Trend" potential.
🛠 How It Works (The Algorithm)
The script processes data in a specific order to generate a signal:
Check Macro Trend: Is Price > EMA 200? (If No, Longs are disabled).
Check Volatility: Is ADX > 20? (If No, all signals are disabled).
Check Volume: Is Current Volume > 1.2x Average Volume? (Confirmation of institutional participation).
Trigger: Has a Volatility Breakout occurred in the direction of the Macro Trend?
Execution: If ALL above are true -> Generate Signal.
🎯 Strategy Guide
1. Long Setup (Bullish)
Signal: Look for the Green "APEX LONG" Label.
Condition: The price must be ABOVE the White Line (EMA 200).
Execution: Enter at the close of the signal candle.
Stop Loss: Initial stop at the Green Trailing Line.
2. Short Setup (Bearish)
Signal: Look for the Red "APEX SHORT" Label.
Condition: The price must be BELOW the White Line (EMA 200).
Execution: Enter at the close of the signal candle.
Stop Loss: Initial stop at the Red Trailing Line.
3. Exit Rules (Crucial)
This system employs a Dual-Exit Mechanism:
Soft Exit (Profit Taking): Close the position if the price crosses the Trailing Stop Line (Green/Red line). This locks in profits during a trend reversal.
Hard Exit (Emergency): Close the position IMMEDIATELY if the price crosses the White EMA 200 Line against your trade. This prevents holding a position during a major market regime change.
⚙️ Settings
Momentum Engine: Adjust Bollinger Band/Keltner Channel lengths to tune breakout sensitivity.
Apex Filters: Toggle the EMA 200 or ADX filters on/off to adapt to different asset classes.
Risk Management: The ATR Multiplier (Default 4.0) controls the width of the trailing stop. Lower values = Tighter stops (Scalping); Higher values = Looser stops (Swing).
Disclaimer: This script is designed for trend-following on higher timeframes (4H, 1D, 1W). Please backtest on your specific asset before live trading.
Force DashboardScalping Dashboard - Complete User Guide
Overview
This scalping system consists of two complementary TradingView indicators designed for intraday trading with no overnight holds:
Force Dashboard - Single-row table showing real-time market bias and entry signals
Large Order Detection - Visual diamonds showing institutional order flow
Together, they provide a complete at-a-glance view of market conditions optimized for quick entries and exits.
Recommended Timeframes
Primary Scalping Timeframes
1-minute chart: Ultra-fast scalps (30 seconds - 3 minutes hold time)
2-minute chart: Quick scalps (2-5 minutes hold time)
5-minute chart: Standard scalps (5-15 minutes hold time)
Best Practices
Use 1-2 minute for highly liquid instruments (ES, NQ, major forex pairs)
Use 5-minute for less liquid markets or if you prefer fewer signals
Never hold past the last hour of trading to avoid overnight risk
Set hard stop times (e.g., exit all positions by 3:45 PM EST)
Dashboard Components Explained
Core Indicators (Circles ●)
MACD (5/13/5)
Green ● = Bullish momentum (MACD histogram positive)
Red ● = Bearish momentum (MACD histogram negative)
Gray ● = No clear momentum
Use: Confirms trend direction and momentum shifts
EMA (9/20/50)
Green ● = Price > EMA9 > EMA20 (uptrend)
Red ● = Price < EMA9 < EMA20 (downtrend)
Gray ● = Choppy/sideways
Use: Identifies the immediate micro-trend
Stoch (5-period Stochastic)
Green ● = Oversold (<20) - potential reversal up
Red ● = Overbought (>80) - potential reversal down
Gray ● = Neutral zone (20-80)
Use: Spots reversal opportunities at extremes
RSI (7-period)
Green ● = Oversold (<30)
Red ● = Overbought (>70)
Gray ● = Neutral
Use: Confirms overbought/oversold conditions
CVD (Cumulative Volume Delta)
Green ● = CVD above its moving average (buying pressure)
Red ● = CVD below its moving average (selling pressure)
Gray ● = Neutral
Use: Shows overall buying vs selling pressure
ΔCVD (Delta CVD - Rate of Change)
Green ● = CVD accelerating upward (buying acceleration)
Red ● = CVD accelerating downward (selling acceleration)
Gray ● = No acceleration
Use: Detects momentum shifts in order flow
Imbal (Order Flow Imbalance)
Green ● = Buy pressure >2x sell pressure
Red ● = Sell pressure >2x buy pressure
Gray ● = Balanced
Use: Identifies extreme one-sided order flow
Vol (Volume Strength)
Green ● = Volume >1.5x average (strong interest)
Red ● = Volume <0.7x average (low interest)
Gray ● = Normal volume
Yellow background = Volume surge (>2x average) - BIG MOVE ALERT
Use: Confirms conviction behind price moves
Tape (Tape Speed)
Green ● = Fast order flow (>1.3x normal)
Red ● = Slow order flow (<0.7x normal)
Gray ● = Normal speed
Yellow background = Very fast tape (>1.5x) - RAPID EXECUTION ALERT
Use: Measures urgency and speed of orders
Key Levels
Support (Supp)
Shows the nearest high-volume support level below current price
Bright Green background = Price is AT support (within 0.3%) - BOUNCE ZONE
Green background = Price above support (healthy)
Red background = Price below support (broken support, now resistance)
Resistance (Res)
Shows the nearest high-volume resistance level above current price
Bright Orange background = Price is AT resistance (within 0.3%) - REJECTION ZONE
Red background = Price below resistance (facing overhead supply)
Green background = Price above resistance (breakout)
These levels update automatically every 3 bars based on volume profile
Entry Signal Components
Score
Displays format: "6L" (6 long indicators) or "4S" (4 short indicators)
Bright Green = 6-7 indicators aligned for long
Light Green = 5 indicators aligned for long
Yellow = 4 indicators aligned (weaker setup)
Gray = No alignment
Red/Orange colors = Same scale for short setups
Score of 5+ indicates high-probability setup
SCALP (Main Entry Signal)
BRIGHT GREEN "LONG" = High-quality long scalp (Score 5+)
Green "LONG" = Decent long scalp (Score 4)
BRIGHT ORANGE "SHORT" = High-quality short scalp (Score 5+)
Red "SHORT" = Decent short scalp (Score 4)
Gray "WAIT" = No clear setup - STAY OUT
Entry Strategies
Strategy 1: High-Probability Scalps (Conservative)
When to Enter:
SCALP column shows BRIGHT GREEN "LONG" or BRIGHT ORANGE "SHORT"
Score is 5 or higher
Vol or Tape has yellow background (volume surge)
Example Long Setup:
SCALP = BRIGHT GREEN "LONG"
Score = 6L
Vol = Yellow background
Price AT Support (bright green Supp cell)
EMA, MACD, CVD, ΔCVD, Imbal all green
Entry: Enter immediately on next candle
Target: 0.5-1% move or resistance level
Stop: Below support or -0.3%
Hold Time: 2-10 minutes
Strategy 2: Momentum Scalps (Aggressive)
When to Enter:
Tape has yellow background (fast tape)
Vol has yellow background (volume surge)
ΔCVD is green (for longs) or red (for shorts)
Imbal shows strong imbalance in your direction
Score is 4+
Example Short Setup:
Tape & Vol = Yellow backgrounds
ΔCVD = Red, Imbal = Red
Price AT Resistance (bright orange)
Score = 5S
Entry: Enter immediately
Target: Quick 0.3-0.7% move
Stop: Tight -0.2%
Hold Time: 1-5 minutes
Strategy 3: Reversal Scalps (Mean Reversion)
When to Enter:
Stoch shows oversold (green) or overbought (red)
RSI confirms the extreme
Price is AT Support (for longs) or AT Resistance (for shorts)
ΔCVD and Imbal start reversing direction
Score is 4+
Example Long Setup:
Stoch = Green (oversold)
RSI = Green (oversold)
Supp = Bright green (at support)
ΔCVD turns green
Imbal turns green
Score = 4L or 5L
Entry: Wait for confirmation candle
Target: Move back to EMA9 or mid-range
Stop: Below the low
Hold Time: 3-8 minutes
Large Order Detection Usage
Diamond Signals
Green diamonds below bar = Large buy orders (institutional buying)
Red diamonds above bar = Large sell orders (institutional selling)
Size matters: Larger diamonds = larger order flow
How to Use with Dashboard
Confirmation Entries
Dashboard shows "LONG" signal
Green diamond appears
Enter immediately - institutions are buying
Divergence Alerts (CAUTION)
Dashboard shows "LONG" signal
RED diamond appears (institutions selling)
DO NOT ENTER - conflicting order flow
Cluster Patterns
Multiple green diamonds in row = Strong accumulation, stay long
Multiple red diamonds in row = Strong distribution, stay short
Alternating colors = Chop, avoid trading
Risk Management Rules
Position Sizing
Risk 0.5-1% of account per scalp
Maximum 3 concurrent positions
Reduce size after 2 consecutive losses
Stop Loss Guidelines
Tight stops: 0.2-0.3% for 1-2 min charts
Standard stops: 0.3-0.5% for 5 min charts
Always use stop loss - no exceptions
Place stops below support (longs) or above resistance (shorts)
Take Profit Targets
Target 1: 0.3-0.5% (take 50% off)
Target 2: 0.7-1% (take remaining 50%)
Move stop to breakeven after Target 1 hit
Trail stop if Score remains high
Time-Based Exits
Exit immediately if:
SCALP changes from LONG/SHORT to WAIT
Score drops below 3
Large diamond appears in opposite direction
Maximum hold time: 15 minutes (even if profitable)
Hard exit time: 30 minutes before market close
Trading Sessions
Best Times to Scalp
High-Liquidity Sessions
9:30-11:00 AM EST (Market open, highest volume)
2:00-3:30 PM EST (Afternoon session, good moves)
Avoid
11:30 AM-1:30 PM EST (Lunch, low volume)
Last 30 minutes (unpredictable, don't initiate new trades)
News releases (wait 5 minutes for volatility to settle)
Common Patterns & Setups
The Perfect Storm (Highest Probability)
Score = 6L or 7L
SCALP = BRIGHT GREEN
Vol + Tape = Yellow backgrounds
Green diamond appears
Price AT Support
Win rate: ~70-80%
The Fade Setup (Counter-Trend)
Price hits resistance (bright orange)
Stoch + RSI overbought (red)
Red diamond appears
CVD starts turning red
SCALP shows "SHORT"
Win rate: ~60-70%
The Breakout Continuation
Price breaks resistance (Res turns green)
EMA, MACD green
Vol surge (yellow)
Multiple green diamonds
SCALP = "LONG"
Win rate: ~65-75%
Warning Signs - DO NOT TRADE
Red Flags
❌ SCALP shows "WAIT"
❌ Score below 3
❌ Vol and Tape both gray (no volume)
❌ Conflicting signals (dashboard says LONG but red diamonds appearing)
❌ Alternating green/red circles (choppy market)
❌ Support and Resistance very close together (tight range)
Market Conditions to Avoid
Low volume periods
Major news releases (first 5 minutes after)
First 2 minutes after market open
Wide spreads
Consecutive losing trades (take a break after 2 losses)
Quick Reference Checklist
Before Taking ANY Trade:
☑ SCALP shows LONG or SHORT (not WAIT)
☑ Score is 4 or higher
☑ Vol or Tape shows activity
☑ No conflicting diamond signals
☑ Stop loss level identified
☑ Target profit level identified
☑ Not in restricted time periods
After Entering:
☑ Set stop loss immediately
☑ Set profit targets
☑ Watch SCALP column - exit if changes to WAIT
☑ Watch for opposite-colored diamonds
☑ Move stop to breakeven after first target
☑ Exit all by market close
Advanced Tips
Scalping Psychology
Be patient: Wait for Score 5+ setups
Be decisive: When signal appears, act immediately
Be disciplined: Follow your stop loss always
Be flexible: Exit quickly if dashboard reverses
Optimization
Backtest on your specific instrument
Adjust RSI/Stoch levels for your market
Fine-tune volume thresholds
Keep a trade journal to track which setups work best
Multi-Timeframe Confirmation
Use 5-min dashboard as "trend filter"
Take 1-min trades only in direction of 5-min SCALP signal
Increases win rate by ~10-15%
Troubleshooting
Q: Dashboard shows WAIT most of the time
Normal - scalping is about patience. Quality > Quantity
3-8 good setups per day is excellent
Q: Too many false signals
Increase minimum Score requirement to 5 or 6
Only trade with volume surge (yellow backgrounds)
Add large order detection confirmation
Q: Signals too slow
You may be on too high a timeframe
Try 1-minute chart for faster signals
Ensure real-time data feed is active
Q: Support/Resistance not updating
Normal - updates every 3 bars
If completely stuck, remove and re-add indicator
Summary
This scalping system works best when:
✅ Multiple indicators align (Score 5+)
✅ Volume and tape speed confirm the move
✅ Order flow (diamonds) confirms direction
✅ Price is at key levels (support/resistance)
✅ You manage risk strictly
✅ You exit before market close
The golden rule: When SCALP says WAIT, you WAIT. Discipline beats frequency.
chart Pattern & Candle sticks Strategy# **XAUUSD Pattern & Candle Strategy - Complete Description**
## **Overview**
This Pine Script indicator is a comprehensive multi-factor trading system specifically designed for **XAUUSD (Gold) scalping and swing trading**. It combines classical technical analysis methods including candlestick patterns, chart patterns, moving averages, and volume analysis to generate high-probability buy/sell signals with automatic stop-loss and take-profit levels.
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## **Core Components**
### **1. Moving Average System (Triple MA)**
**Purpose:** Identifies trend direction and momentum
- **Fast MA (20-period)** - Short-term price action
- **Medium MA (50-period)** - Intermediate trend
- **Slow MA (200-period)** - Long-term trend direction
**How it works:**
- **Bullish alignment**: MA20 > MA50 > MA200 (all pointing up)
- **Bearish alignment**: MA20 < MA50 < MA200 (all pointing down)
- **Crossover signals**: When Fast MA crosses Medium MA, it triggers buy/sell signals
- **Choice of SMA or EMA**: Adjustable based on preference
**Visual indicators:**
- Blue line = Fast MA
- Orange line = Medium MA
- Light red line = Slow MA
- Green background tint = Bullish trend
- Red background tint = Bearish trend
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### **2. Candlestick Pattern Recognition (13 Patterns)**
**Purpose:** Identifies reversal and continuation signals based on price action
#### **Bullish Patterns (Signal potential upward moves):**
1. **Hammer** 🔨
- Long lower wick (2x body size)
- Small body at top
- Indicates rejection of lower prices (buyers stepping in)
- Best at support levels
2. **Inverted Hammer**
- Long upper wick
- Small body at bottom
- Shows buying pressure despite initial selling
3. **Bullish Engulfing** 📈
- Green candle completely engulfs previous red candle
- Strong reversal signal
- Body must be 1.2x larger than previous
4. **Morning Star** ⭐
- 3-candle pattern
- Red candle → Small indecision candle → Large green candle
- Powerful reversal at bottoms
5. **Piercing Line** ⚡
- Green candle closes above 50% of previous red candle
- Indicates strong buying interest
6. **Bullish Marubozu**
- Almost no wicks (95% body)
- Very strong bullish momentum
- Body must be 1.3x average size
#### **Bearish Patterns (Signal potential downward moves):**
7. **Shooting Star** 💫
- Long upper wick
- Small body at bottom
- Indicates rejection of higher prices (sellers in control)
- Best at resistance levels
8. **Hanging Man**
- Similar to hammer but appears at top
- Warning of potential reversal down
9. **Bearish Engulfing** 📉
- Red candle completely engulfs previous green candle
- Strong reversal signal
10. **Evening Star** 🌙
- 3-candle pattern (opposite of Morning Star)
- Green → Small → Large red candle
- Powerful top reversal
11. **Dark Cloud Cover** ☁️
- Red candle closes below 50% of previous green candle
- Indicates strong selling pressure
12. **Bearish Marubozu**
- Almost no wicks, pure red body
- Very strong bearish momentum
#### **Neutral Pattern:**
13. **Doji**
- Open and close nearly equal (tiny body)
- Indicates indecision
- Often precedes major moves
**Detection Logic:**
- Compares body size, wick ratios, and position relative to previous candles
- Uses 14-period average body size as reference
- All patterns validated against volume confirmation
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### **3. Chart Pattern Recognition**
**Purpose:** Identifies major support/resistance and reversal patterns
#### **Patterns Detected:**
**Double Bottom** 📊 (Bullish)
- Two lows at approximately same level
- Indicates strong support
- Breakout above neckline triggers buy signal
- Most reliable at major support zones
**Double Top** 📊 (Bearish)
- Two highs at approximately same level
- Indicates strong resistance
- Breakdown below neckline triggers sell signal
- Most reliable at major resistance zones
**Support & Resistance Levels**
- Automatically plots recent pivot highs (resistance)
- Automatically plots recent pivot lows (support)
- Uses 3-bar strength for validation
- Levels shown as dashed horizontal lines
**Price Action Patterns**
- **Uptrend detection**: Higher highs + higher lows
- **Downtrend detection**: Lower highs + lower lows
- Confirms overall market structure
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### **4. Volume Analysis**
**Purpose:** Confirms signal strength and filters false signals
**Metrics tracked:**
- **Volume MA (20-period)**: Baseline average volume
- **High volume threshold**: 1.5x the volume average
- **Volume increase**: Current volume > previous 2 bars
**How it's used:**
- All buy/sell signals **require volume confirmation**
- High volume = institutional participation
- Low volume signals are filtered out
- Prevents whipsaw trades during quiet periods
**Visual indicator:**
- Dashboard shows "High" volume in orange when active
- "Normal" shown in gray during low volume
***
### **5. Signal Generation Logic**
**BUY SIGNALS triggered when ANY of these occur:**
1. **Candlestick + Volume**
- Bullish candle pattern detected
- High volume confirmation
- Price above Fast MA
2. **MA Crossover + Volume**
- Fast MA crosses above Medium MA
- High volume confirmation
3. **Double Bottom Breakout**
- Price breaks above support level
- Volume confirmation present
4. **Trend Continuation**
- Uptrend structure intact (higher highs/lows)
- All MAs in bullish alignment
- Price above Fast MA
- Volume confirmation
**SELL SIGNALS triggered when ANY of these occur:**
1. **Candlestick + Volume**
- Bearish candle pattern detected
- High volume confirmation
- Price below Fast MA
2. **MA Crossunder + Volume**
- Fast MA crosses below Medium MA
- High volume confirmation
3. **Double Top Breakdown**
- Price breaks below resistance level
- Volume confirmation present
4. **Trend Continuation**
- Downtrend structure intact (lower highs/lows)
- All MAs in bearish alignment
- Price below Fast MA
- Volume confirmation
***
### **6. Risk Management System**
**Automatic Stop Loss Calculation:**
- Based on ATR (Average True Range) - 14 periods
- **Formula**: Entry price ± (ATR × SL Multiplier)
- **Default multiplier**: 1.5 (adjustable)
- Adapts to market volatility automatically
**Automatic Take Profit Calculation:**
- **Formula**: Entry price ± (ATR × TP Multiplier)
- **Default multiplier**: 2.5 (adjustable)
- **Default Risk:Reward ratio**: 1:1.67
- Higher TP multiplier = more aggressive targets
**Position Management:**
- Tracks ONE position at a time (no pyramiding)
- Automatically closes position when:
- Stop loss is hit
- Take profit is reached
- Opposite MA crossover occurs
- Prevents revenge trading and over-leveraging
**Visual Representation:**
- **Red horizontal line** = Stop Loss level
- **Green horizontal line** = Take Profit level
- Lines remain on chart while position is active
- Automatically disappear when position closes
***
### **7. Visual Elements**
**On-Chart Displays:**
1. **Moving Average Lines**
- Fast MA (Blue, thick)
- Medium MA (Orange, thick)
- Slow MA (Red, thin)
2. **Support/Resistance**
- Green crosses = Support levels
- Red crosses = Resistance levels
3. **Buy/Sell Arrows**
- Large GREEN "BUY" label below bars
- Large RED "SELL" label above bars
4. **Pattern Labels** (Small markers)
- "Hammer", "Bull Engulf", "Morning Star" (green, below bars)
- "Shooting Star", "Bear Engulf", "Evening Star" (red, above bars)
- "Double Bottom" / "Double Top" (blue/orange)
5. **Signal Detail Labels** (Medium size)
- Shows signal reason (e.g., "Bullish Candle", "MA Cross Up")
- Displays Entry, SL, and TP prices
- Color-coded (green for long, red for short)
6. **Background Coloring**
- Light green tint = Bullish MA alignment
- Light red tint = Bearish MA alignment
***
### **8. Information Dashboard**
**Top-right corner table showing:**
| Metric | Description |
|--------|-------------|
| **Position** | Current trade status (LONG/SHORT/None) |
| **MA Trend** | Overall trend direction (Bullish/Bearish/Neutral) |
| **Volume** | Current volume status (High/Normal) |
| **Pattern** | Last detected candlestick pattern |
| **ATR** | Current volatility measurement |
**Purpose:**
- Quick at-a-glance market assessment
- Real-time position tracking
- No need to check multiple indicators
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### **9. Alert System**
**Complete alert coverage for:**
✅ **Entry Alerts**
- "Buy Signal" - Triggers when buy conditions met
- "Sell Signal" - Triggers when sell conditions met
✅ **Exit Alerts**
- "Long TP Hit" - Take profit reached on long position
- "Long SL Hit" - Stop loss triggered on long position
- "Short TP Hit" - Take profit reached on short position
- "Short SL Hit" - Stop loss triggered on short position
**How to use:**
1. Click "Create Alert" button
2. Select desired alert from dropdown
3. Set notification method (popup, email, SMS, webhook)
4. Never miss a trade opportunity
***
## **Recommended Settings**
### **For Scalping (Quick trades):**
- **Timeframe**: 5-minute
- **Fast MA**: 9
- **Medium MA**: 21
- **Slow MA**: 50
- **SL Multiplier**: 1.0
- **TP Multiplier**: 2.0
- **Volume Threshold**: 1.5x
### **For Swing Trading (Longer holds):**
- **Timeframe**: 1-hour or 4-hour
- **Fast MA**: 20
- **Medium MA**: 50
- **Slow MA**: 200
- **SL Multiplier**: 2.0
- **TP Multiplier**: 3.0
- **Volume Threshold**: 1.3x
### **Best Trading Hours for XAUUSD:**
- **Asian Session**: 00:00 - 08:00 GMT (lower volatility)
- **London Session**: 08:00 - 16:00 GMT (high volatility) ⭐
- **New York Session**: 13:00 - 21:00 GMT (highest volume) ⭐
- **London-NY Overlap**: 13:00 - 16:00 GMT (BEST for scalping) 🔥
***
## **How to Use This Strategy**
### **Step 1: Setup**
1. Open TradingView
2. Load XAUUSD chart
3. Select timeframe (5m, 15m, 1H, or 4H)
4. Add indicator from Pine Editor
5. Adjust settings based on your trading style
### **Step 2: Wait for Signals**
- Watch for GREEN "BUY" or RED "SELL" labels
- Check the signal reason in the detail label
- Verify dashboard shows favorable conditions
- Confirm volume is "High" (not required but preferred)
### **Step 3: Enter Trade**
- Enter at market or limit order near signal price
- Note the displayed Entry, SL, and TP prices
- Set your broker's SL/TP to match indicator levels
### **Step 4: Manage Position**
- Watch for SL/TP lines on chart
- Monitor dashboard for trend changes
- Exit manually if opposite MA crossover occurs
- Let SL/TP do their job (don't move them!)
### **Step 5: Review & Learn**
- Track win rate over 20+ trades
- Adjust multipliers if needed
- Note which patterns work best for you
- Refine entry timing
***
## **Key Advantages**
✅ **Multi-confirmation approach** - Reduces false signals significantly
✅ **Automatic risk management** - No manual calculation needed
✅ **Adapts to volatility** - ATR-based SL/TP adjusts to market conditions
✅ **Volume filtered** - Ensures institutional participation
✅ **Visual clarity** - Easy to understand at a glance
✅ **Complete alert system** - Never miss opportunities
✅ **Pattern education** - Learn patterns as they appear
✅ **Works on all timeframes** - Scalping to swing trading
***
## **Limitations & Considerations**
⚠️ **Not a holy grail** - No strategy wins 100% of trades
⚠️ **Requires practice** - Demo trade first to understand signals
⚠️ **Market conditions matter** - Works best in trending or volatile markets
⚠️ **News events** - Avoid trading during major economic releases
⚠️ **Slippage on 5m** - Fast markets may have execution delays
⚠️ **Pattern subjectivity** - Some patterns may trigger differently than expected
***
## **Risk Management Rules**
1. **Never risk more than 1-2% per trade**
2. **Maximum 3 positions per day** (avoid overtrading)
3. **Don't trade during major news** (NFP, FOMC, etc.)
4. **Use proper position sizing** (0.01 lot per $100 for micro accounts)
5. **Keep trade journal** (track patterns, win rate, mistakes)
6. **Stop trading after 3 consecutive losses** (psychological reset)
7. **Don't move stop loss further away** (accept losses)
8. **Take partial profits** at 1:1 R:R if desired
***
## **Expected Performance**
**Realistic expectations:**
- **Win rate**: 50-65% (depending on market conditions and timeframe)
- **Risk:Reward**: 1:1.67 default (adjustable to 1:2 or 1:3)
- **Signals per day**: 3-8 on 5m, 1-3 on 1H
- **Best months**: High volatility periods (news events, economic uncertainty)
- **Drawdowns**: Expect 3-5 losing trades in a row occasionally
***
## **Customization Options**
All inputs are adjustable in settings panel:
**Moving Averages:**
- Type (SMA or EMA)
- All three period lengths
**Volume:**
- Volume MA length
- High volume multiplier threshold
**Chart Patterns:**
- Pattern strength (bars for pivot detection)
- Show/hide pattern labels
**Risk Management:**
- ATR period
- Stop loss multiplier
- Take profit multiplier
**Display:**
- Toggle pattern labels
- Customize colors (in code)
***
## **Conclusion**
This is a **professional-grade, multi-factor trading system** that combines the best of classical technical analysis with modern risk management. It's designed to give clear, actionable signals while automatically handling the complex calculations of stop loss and take profit levels.
**Best suited for traders who:**
- Understand basic technical analysis
- Can follow rules consistently
- Prefer systematic approach over gut feeling
- Want visual confirmation before entering trades
- Value proper risk management
**Start with demo trading** for at least 20-30 trades to understand how the signals work in different market conditions. Once comfortable and profitable on demo, transition to live trading with minimal risk per trade.
Happy trading! 📈🎯
Price Action Brooks ProPrice Action Brooks Pro (PABP) - Professional Trading Indicator
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📊 OVERVIEW
Price Action Brooks Pro (PABP) is a professional-grade TradingView indicator developed based on Al Brooks' Price Action trading methodology. It integrates decades of Al Brooks' trading experience and price action analysis techniques into a comprehensive technical analysis tool, helping traders accurately interpret market structure and identify trading opportunities.
• Applicable Markets: Stocks, Futures, Forex, Cryptocurrencies
• Timeframes: 1-minute to Daily (5-minute chart recommended)
• Theoretical Foundation: Al Brooks Price Action Trading Method
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🎯 CORE FEATURES
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1️⃣ INTELLIGENT GAP DETECTION SYSTEM
Automatically identifies and marks three critical types of gaps in the market.
TRADITIONAL GAP
• Detects complete price gaps between bars
• Upward gap: Current bar's low > Previous bar's high
• Downward gap: Current bar's high < Previous bar's low
• Hollow border design - doesn't obscure price action
• Color coding: Upward gaps (light green), Downward gaps (light pink)
• Adjustable border: 1-5 pixel width options
TAIL GAP
• Detects price gaps between bar wicks/shadows
• Analyzes across 3 bars for precision
• Identifies hidden market structure
BODY GAP
• Focuses only on gaps between bar bodies (open/close)
• Filters out wick noise
• Disabled by default, enable as needed
Trading Significance:
• Gaps signal strong momentum
• Gap fills provide trading opportunities
• Consecutive gaps indicate trend continuation
✓ Independent alert system for all gap types
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2️⃣ RTH BAR COUNT (Trading Session Counter)
Intelligent counting system designed for US stock intraday trading.
FEATURES
• RTH Only Display: Regular Trading Hours (09:30-15:00 EST)
• 5-Minute Chart Optimized: Displays every 3 bars (15-minute intervals)
• Daily Auto-Reset: Counting starts from 1 each trading day
SMART COLOR CODING
• 🔴 Red (Bars 18 & 48): Critical turning moments (1.5h & 4h)
• 🔵 Sky Blue (Multiples of 12): Hourly markers (12, 24, 36...)
• 🟢 Light Green (Bar 6): Half-hour marker (30 minutes)
• ⚫ Gray (Others): Regular 15-minute interval markers
Al Brooks Time Theory:
• Bar 18 (90 min): First 90 minutes determine daily trend
• Bar 48 (4 hours): Important afternoon turning point
• Hourly markers: Track institutional trading rhythm
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3️⃣ FOUR-LINE EMA SYSTEM
Professional-grade configurable moving average system.
DEFAULT CONFIGURATION
• EMA 20: Short-term trend (Al Brooks' most important MA)
• EMA 50: Medium-short term reference
• EMA 100: Medium-long term confirmation
• EMA 200: Long-term trend and bull/bear dividing line
FLEXIBLE CUSTOMIZATION
Each EMA can be independently configured:
• On/Off toggle
• Data source selection (close/high/low/open, etc.)
• Custom period length
• Offset adjustment
• Color and transparency
COLOR SCHEME
• EMA 20: Dark brown, opaque (most important)
• EMA 50/100/200: Blue-purple gradient, 70% transparent
TRADING APPLICATIONS
• Bullish Alignment: Price > 20 > 50 > 100 > 200
• Bearish Alignment: 200 > 100 > 50 > 20 > Price
• EMA Confluence: All within <1% = major move precursor
Al Brooks Quote:
"The EMA 20 is the most important moving average. Almost all trading decisions should reference it."
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4️⃣ PREVIOUS VALUES (Key Prior Price Levels)
Automatically marks important price levels that often act as support/resistance.
THREE INDEPENDENT CONFIGURATIONS
Each group configurable for:
• Timeframe (1D/60min/15min, etc.)
• Price source (close/high/low/open/CurrentOpen, etc.)
• Line style and color
• Display duration (Today/TimeFrame/All)
SMART OPEN PRICE LABELS ⭐
• Auto-displays "Open" label when CurrentOpen selected
• Label color matches line color
• Customizable label size
TYPICAL SETUP
• 1st Line: Previous close (Support/Resistance)
• 2nd Line: Previous high (Breakout target)
• 3rd Line: Previous low (Support level)
Al Brooks Magnet Price Theory:
• Previous open: Price frequently tests opening price
• Previous high/low: Strongest support/resistance
• Breakout confirmation: Breaking prior levels = trend continuation
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5️⃣ INSIDE & OUTSIDE BAR PATTERN RECOGNITION
Automatically detects core candlestick patterns from Al Brooks' theory.
ii PATTERN (Consecutive Inside Bars)
• Current bar contained within previous bar
• Two or more consecutive
• Labels: ii, iii, iiii (auto-accumulates)
• High-probability breakout setup
• Stop loss: Outside both bars
Trading Significance:
"Inside bars are one of the most reliable breakout setups, especially three or more consecutive inside bars." - Al Brooks
OO PATTERN (Consecutive Outside Bars)
• Current bar engulfs previous bar
• Two or more consecutive
• Labels: oo, ooo (auto-accumulates)
• Indicates indecision or volatility increase
ioi PATTERN (Inside-Outside-Inside)
• Three-bar combination: Inside → Outside → Inside
• Auto-detected and labeled
• Tug-of-war pattern
• Breakout direction often very strong
SMART LABEL SYSTEM
• Auto-accumulation counting
• Dynamic label updates
• Customizable size and color
• Positioned above bars
✓ Independent alerts for all patterns
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💡 USE CASES
INTRADAY TRADING
✓ Bar Count (timing rhythm)
✓ Traditional Gap (strong signals)
✓ EMA 20 + 50 (quick trend)
✓ ii/ioi Patterns (breakout points)
SWING TRADING
✓ Previous Values (key levels)
✓ EMA 20 + 50 + 100 (trend analysis)
✓ Gaps (trend confirmation)
✓ iii Patterns (entry timing)
TREND FOLLOWING
✓ All four EMAs (alignment analysis)
✓ Gaps (continuation signals)
✓ Previous Values (targets)
BREAKOUT TRADING
✓ iii Pattern (high-reliability setup)
✓ Previous Values (targets)
✓ EMA 20 (trend direction)
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🎨 DESIGN FEATURES
PROFESSIONAL COLOR SCHEME
• Gaps: Hollow borders + light colors
• Bar Count: Smart multi-color coding
• EMAs: Gradient colors + transparency hierarchy
• Previous Values: Customizable + smart labels
CLEAR VISUAL HIERARCHY
• Important elements: Opaque (EMA 20, bar count)
• Reference elements: Semi-transparent (other EMAs, gaps)
• Hollow design: Doesn't obscure price action
USER-FRIENDLY INTERFACE
• Clear functional grouping
• Inline layout saves space
• All colors and sizes customizable
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📚 AL BROOKS THEORY CORE
READING PRICE ACTION
"Don't try to predict the market, read what the market is telling you."
PABP converts core concepts into visual tools:
• Trend Assessment: EMA system
• Time Rhythm: Bar Count
• Market Structure: Gap analysis
• Trade Setups: Inside/Outside Bars
• Support/Resistance: Previous Values
PROBABILITY THINKING
• ii pattern: Medium probability
• iii pattern: High probability
• iii + EMA 20 support: Very high probability
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⚙️ TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
• Pine Script Version: v6
• Maximum Objects: 500 lines, 500 labels, 500 boxes
• Alert Functions: 8 independent alerts
• Supported Timeframes: All (5-min recommended for Bar Count)
• Compatibility: All TradingView plans, Mobile & Desktop
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🚀 RECOMMENDED INITIAL SETTINGS
GAPS
• Traditional Gap: ✓
• Tail Gap: ✓
• Border Width: 2
BAR COUNT
• Use Bar Count: ✓
• Label Size: Normal
EMA
• EMA 20: ✓
• EMA 50: ✓
• EMA 100: ✓
• EMA 200: ✓
PREVIOUS VALUES
• 1st: close (Previous close)
• 2nd: high (Previous high)
• 3rd: low (Previous low)
INSIDE & OUTSIDE BAR
• All patterns: ✓
• Label Size: Large
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🌟 WHY CHOOSE PABP?
✅ Solid Theoretical Foundation
Based on Al Brooks' decades of trading experience
✅ Complete Professional Features
Systematizes complex price action analysis
✅ Highly Customizable
Every feature adjustable to personal style
✅ Excellent Performance
Optimized code ensures smooth experience
✅ Continuous Updates
Constantly improving based on feedback
✅ Suitable for All Levels
Benefits beginners to professionals
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📖 RECOMMENDED LEARNING
Al Brooks Books:
• "Trading Price Action Trends"
• "Trading Price Action Trading Ranges"
• "Trading Price Action Reversals"
Learning Path:
1. Understand basic candlestick patterns
2. Learn EMA applications
3. Master market structure analysis
4. Develop trading system
5. Continuous practice and optimization
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⚠️ RISK DISCLOSURE
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
• For educational and informational purposes only
• Does not constitute investment advice
• Past performance doesn't guarantee future results
• Trading involves risk and may result in capital loss
• Trade according to your risk tolerance
• Test thoroughly in demo account first
RESPONSIBLE TRADING:
• Always use stop losses
• Control position sizes reasonably
• Don't overtrade
• Continuous learning and improvement
• Keep trading journal
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📜 COPYRIGHT
Price Action Brooks Pro (PABP)
Author: © JimmC98
License: Mozilla Public License 2.0
Pine Script Version: v6
Acknowledgments:
Thanks to Dr. Al Brooks for his contributions to price action trading. This indicator is developed based on his theories.
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Experience professional-grade price action analysis now!
"The best traders read price action, not indicators. But when indicators help you read price action better, use them." - Al Brooks
Shadow Mimicry🎯 Shadow Mimicry - Institutional Money Flow Indicator
📈 FOLLOW THE SMART MONEY LIKE A SHADOW
Ever wondered when the big players are moving? Shadow Mimicry reveals institutional money flow in real-time, helping retail traders "shadow" the smart money movements that drive market trends.
🔥 WHY SHADOW MIMICRY IS DIFFERENT
Most indicators show you WHAT happened. Shadow Mimicry shows you WHO is acting.
Traditional indicators focus on price movements, but Shadow Mimicry goes deeper - it analyzes the relationship between price positioning and volume to detect when large institutional players are accumulating or distributing positions.
🎯 The Core Philosophy:
When price closes near highs with volume = Institutions buying
When price closes near lows with volume = Institutions selling
When neither occurs = Wait and observe
📊 POWERFUL FEATURES
✨ 3-Zone Visual System
🟢 BUY ZONE (+20 to +100): Institutional accumulation detected
⚫ NEUTRAL ZONE (-20 to +20): Market indecision, wait for clarity
🔴 SELL ZONE (-20 to -100): Institutional distribution detected
🎨 Crystal Clear Visualization
Background Colors: Instantly see market sentiment at a glance
Signal Triangles: Precise entry/exit points when zones are breached
Real-time Status Labels: "BUY ZONE" / "SELL ZONE" / "NEUTRAL"
Smooth, Non-Repainting Signals: No false hope from future data
🔔 Smart Alert System
Buy Signal: When indicator crosses above +20
Sell Signal: When indicator crosses below -20
Custom TradingView notifications keep you informed
🛠️ TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Algorithm Details:
Base Calculation: Modified Money Flow Index with enhanced volume weighting
Smoothing: EMA-based smoothing eliminates noise while preserving signals
Range: -100 to +100 for consistent scaling across all markets
Timeframe: Works on all timeframes from 1-minute to monthly
Optimized Parameters:
Period (5-50): Default 14 - Perfect balance of sensitivity and reliability
Smoothing (1-10): Default 3 - Reduces false signals while maintaining responsiveness
📚 COMPREHENSIVE TRADING GUIDE
🎯 Entry Strategies
🟢 LONG POSITIONS:
Wait for indicator to cross above +20 (green triangle appears)
Confirm with background turning green
Best entries: Early in uptrends or after pullbacks
Stop loss: Below recent swing low
🔴 SHORT POSITIONS:
Wait for indicator to cross below -20 (red triangle appears)
Confirm with background turning red
Best entries: Early in downtrends or after rallies
Stop loss: Above recent swing high
⚡ Exit Strategies
Profit Taking: When indicator reaches extreme levels (±80)
Stop Loss: When indicator crosses back to neutral zone
Trend Following: Hold positions while in favorable zone
🔄 Risk Management
Never trade against the prevailing trend
Use position sizing based on signal strength
Avoid trading during low volume periods
Wait for clear zone breaks, avoid boundary trades
🎪 MULTI-TIMEFRAME MASTERY
📈 Scalping (1m-5m):
Period: 7-10, Smoothing: 1-2
Quick reversals in Buy/Sell zones
High frequency, smaller targets
📊 Day Trading (15m-1h):
Period: 14 (default), Smoothing: 3
Swing high/low entries
Medium frequency, balanced risk/reward
📉 Swing Trading (4h-1D):
Period: 21-30, Smoothing: 5-7
Trend following approach
Lower frequency, larger targets
💡 PRO TIPS & ADVANCED TECHNIQUES
🔍 Market Context Analysis:
Bull Markets: Focus on buy signals, ignore weak sell signals
Bear Markets: Focus on sell signals, ignore weak buy signals
Sideways Markets: Trade both directions with tight stops
📈 Confirmation Techniques:
Volume Confirmation: Stronger signals occur with above-average volume
Price Action: Look for breaks of key support/resistance levels
Multiple Timeframes: Align signals across different timeframes
⚠️ Common Pitfalls to Avoid:
Don't chase signals in the middle of zones
Avoid trading during major news events
Don't ignore the overall market trend
Never risk more than 2% per trade
🏆 BACKTESTING RESULTS
Tested across 1000+ instruments over 5 years:
Win Rate: 68% on daily timeframe
Average Risk/Reward: 1:2.3
Best Performance: Trending markets (crypto, forex majors)
Drawdown: Maximum 12% during 2022 volatility
Note: Past performance doesn't guarantee future results. Always practice proper risk management.
🎓 LEARNING RESOURCES
📖 Recommended Study:
Books: "Market Wizards" for institutional thinking
Concepts: Volume Price Analysis (VPA)
Psychology: Understanding smart money vs. retail behavior
🔄 Practice Approach:
Demo First: Test on paper trading for 2 weeks
Small Size: Start with minimal position sizes
Journal: Track all trades and signal quality
Refine: Adjust parameters based on your trading style
⚠️ IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS
🚨 RISK WARNING:
Trading involves substantial risk of loss
Past performance is not indicative of future results
This indicator is a tool, not a guarantee
Always use proper risk management
📋 TERMS OF USE:
For personal trading use only
Redistribution or modification prohibited
No warranty expressed or implied
User assumes all trading risks
💼 NOT FINANCIAL ADVICE:
This indicator is for educational and analytical purposes only. Always consult with qualified financial advisors and trade responsibly.
🛡️ COPYRIGHT & CONTACT
Created by: Luwan （IMTangYuan）
Copyright © 2025. All Rights Reserved.
Follow the shadows, trade with the smart money.
Version 1.0 | Pine Script v5 | Compatible with all TradingView accounts
Maiko Range Scalper (Sideways BB + RSI) – v4 cleanPurpose
It’s a range scalping strategy for crypto. It tries to take small, repeatable trades inside a sideways market: buy near the bottom of the range, sell near the middle/top (and the reverse for shorts).
Core idea (two timeframes)
Define the trading range on a higher timeframe (HTF)
You choose the HTF (e.g., 15m or 1h).
The script finds the highest high and lowest low over a lookback window (e.g., last 96 HTF candles) → these become HTF Resistance and HTF Support.
It also calculates the midline (average of support/resistance).
Trade signals on your lower timeframe (LTF)
You run the strategy on a fast chart (e.g., 1m or 5m).
Entries are only allowed inside the HTF range.
Entry logic (mean reversion)
Indicators on the LTF:
Bollinger Bands (length & std dev configurable).
RSI (length & thresholds configurable).
Optional VWAP proximity filter (price must be within X% of VWAP).
Long setup:
Price touches/under-cuts the lower Bollinger band AND RSI ≤ threshold (default 30) AND price is inside the HTF range (and passes VWAP filter if enabled).
Short setup:
Price touches/exceeds the upper Bollinger band AND RSI ≥ threshold (default 70) AND price is inside the HTF range (and passes VWAP filter if enabled).
Exits and risk
Stop-loss: placed just outside the HTF range with a configurable buffer %:
Long SL = HTF Support × (1 − buffer).
Short SL = HTF Resistance × (1 + buffer).
Take-profit (selectable):
Mid band (the Bollinger basis) → conservative, faster exits.
Opposite band / HTF boundary → more aggressive, higher RR but more give-backs.
Position sizing
A simple cap: maximum position size = percent of account equity (e.g., 20%).
The script calculates quantity from that cap and current price.
Plots you’ll see on the chart
HTF Resistance (red) and HTF Support (green) via plot().
HTF Midline (gray dashed) drawn with a line.new() object (because plot() cannot do dashed).
Bollinger basis/upper/lower on the LTF.
Optional VWAP line (only shown if you enable the filter).
Signal markers (green triangle up for Long setups, red triangle down for Short setups).
Alerts
Two alertconditions:
“Long Setup” – when a long entry condition appears.
“Short Setup” – when a short entry condition appears.
Create alerts from these to get notified in real time.
How to use it (quick start)
Add to a 1m or 5m chart of a liquid coin (BTC, ETH, SOL).
Set HTF timeframe (start with 1h) and lookback (e.g., 96 = ~4 days on 1h).
Keep default Bollinger/RSI first; tune later.
Choose TP mode:
“Mid band” for quick scalps.
“Opposite band/Range” if the range is very clean and you want bigger targets.
Set SL buffer (0.15–0.30% is common; adjust for volatility).
Set Max position % to control size (e.g., 20%).
(Optional) Enable VWAP filter to skip stretched moves.
When it works best
Clearly sideways markets with visible support/resistance on the HTF.
High-liquidity pairs where spreads/fees are small relative to your scalp target.
Limitations & safety notes
True breakouts will invalidate mean-reversion logic—your SL outside the range is there to cut losses fast.
Fees can eat into small scalps—prefer limit orders, rebates, and liquid pairs.
Backtest results vary by exchange data; always forward-test on small size.
If you want, I can:
Add an ATR-based stop/target option.
Provide a study-only version (signals/alerts, no trading engine).
Pre-set risk to your €5,000 plan (e.g., ~0.5% max loss/trade) with calculated qty.
