Crypto_dan_cro - Trend catcher - BTC OnlyCrypto_dan_cro - Trend catcher indicator
This indicator will show you the Macro trend BTC ONLY.
DOTS
Red dots - mean we are in Bearish part of the cycle where prices are expected to drop further
Yellow dots - mean we are in the area where either breakout or breakdown are possible
Green dots - mean we are in a Bullish part of the cycle, where prices are expected to raise
SMA LINE
Crossing below line, will make line red - bearmarket
Crossing above line, will make line green - bullmarket
Trading on the line, will make line yellow - direction still not decided
TOP & BOTTOM
Top - showing you tops
Bottom - showing you bottoms
BREAKOUTS & BREAKDOWNS
BO - BreakOut - showing you change in trend, and prices are expected to raise
BD - BreakDown - showing you change in trend, and prices are expected to drop.
SUPPORT & RESISTANCE
Red squares on the last candle - showing you 3 closest resistances (on every timeframe)
Green squares on the last candle - showing you 3 closest supports (on every timeframe)
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Educational
ST – S&D Zones (Body-Based) [Soothing Trades]Short Description
ST – S&D Zones (Body-Based) automatically builds supply & demand zones from candle bodies, filters them by relative volume, and extends them forward. Active zones stay bold, broken zones fade, so you can instantly see which levels matter most right now
Full Description
This indicator is a volume-aware supply & demand engine designed to keep your chart clean while highlighting the areas that actually matter.
How it works
• Detects swing highs/lows (pivots) using a user-defined left/right bar lookback.
• Measures local relative volume and only promotes strong pivots into zones.
• Builds zones from candle body ranges (open–close), not full wicks.
• Extends all zones forward bar by bar.
When price breaks a zone:
• It is treated as mitigated/broken.
• If fading is enabled, the zone's opacity changes so it visually de-prioritizes.
• At the start of a new daily session, any faded zones are automatically removed, leaving only fresh active levels.
Inputs & customization
• Diameter Of Circles – Controls the size of circles drawn around high-volume pivots.
• Filter Points by Volume – Adjusts how "picky" the engine is. Higher values = fewer, stronger zones.
• Pivot Left Bars – Controls how many bars are used to confirm each pivot. Larger values = slower but stronger levels.
• Supply Color / Demand Color – Choose your own zone colors.
• Active / Broken Opacity – Set how bold active zones are vs. faded/broken ones.
• Fade When Broken – Turn fading on/off after price breaks a zone.
• Show Zones – Master on/off switch. When off, all existing zones are cleared.
How traders use it
• Use active zones as primary decision areas for entries, partial profits, or stop placement.
• Treat faded zones as secondary context: the market has already taken liquidity there, so they're often weaker if revisited.
• Combine with your own toolkit (price action, order flow, volatility tools, etc.) to time actual trades.
Visual features
• Body-based zones (no wick noise) show where actual trading happened.
• Volume circles around pivots emphasize high-volume turning points.
• Active zones use your chosen colors with custom opacity.
• Broken zones fade automatically when price breaks through.
• Session-based cleanup removes faded zones at the start of each new day.
• Toggle borders on/off to customize zone appearance.
Notes & disclaimer
• Works on most symbols and timeframes that support Pine Script v6.
• Optimized for markets with stable, reliable volume (indices, FX majors, futures, large-cap crypto).
• This tool is for educational purposes only and is not financial advice.
Always manage your own risk.
ST – EQ Bands, VWAP [Soothing Trades]Short Description
ST – EQ Bands, VWAP plots a smooth equilibrium line, inner and outer volatility bands (R1/S1, R2/S2), and VWAP on your chart. It's a fixed-settings overlay designed to show you fair value, stretch, and reaction zones at a glance, without any configuration.
Full Description
This tool combines three ideas into one clean overlay:
• A SuperSmoother equilibrium line (EQ) built from hlc3
• Two sets of ATR-scaled volatility bands (inner and outer)
• A standard VWAP line
All of them are updated in real time and extended to the left using horizontal line objects.
Core logic
• Source: hlc3 (average of high, low, close).
• The equilibrium line uses a fixed-length SuperSmoother filter (len = 200) to stay smooth but responsive.
• Volatility is measured using a smoothed version of true range (ATR) run through the same SuperSmoother engine.
• Inner and outer ranges are created by multiplying this smoothed ATR by constants, then by π (pi), and offsetting EQ up/down.
From those, the script derives:
• EQ – main equilibrium line.
• R1 / S1 – inner bands around EQ (moderate stretch).
• R2 / S2 – wider outer bands (stronger stretch).
• VWAP – TradingView's built-in volume-weighted average price.
How to read it
When price is near EQ, the market is hovering around its smoothed mean.
When price oscillates between S1 and R1, you're often in a controlled, rotational environment – good for mean-reversion or balanced trend trades.
When price pushes into R2/S2, the move is more extended:
• In slower regimes this can flag exhaustion / fade zones.
• In strong trends it can highlight powerful continuation swings where pullbacks toward inner bands are opportunities.
VWAP adds another layer:
• Price relative to VWAP vs EQ tells you if the market is leaning with or against where most volume has transacted.
• EQ + VWAP confluence can mark important "fair value" hubs or flip zones intraday.
Visual design
• EQ line (thicker) to stand out as the core reference.
• Inner bands (R1/S1) as subtle, nearby bands.
• Outer bands (R2/S2) as a dashed, more distant envelope.
• VWAP as its own line with distinct color and width.
• All lines extend left from the most recent bar so structure remains visible when you scroll back.
Inputs
This version is intentionally hard coded for simplicity and consistency:
• No user inputs in the panel; all key parameters (length, multipliers, colors, extension) are pre-tuned.
• Just add it to your chart and start reading the structure.
• (Advanced users can adjust internals directly in the code if they want to experiment, but that isn't required.)
Use cases
• Quickly see when price is compressed vs stretched.
• Frame trades around: EQ crosses and retests, Reactions at inner bands, Extreme moves into outer bands, VWAP alignment or divergence.
• Use as a higher-timeframe context tool in combination with your own entries and execution signals.
Notes & disclaimer
• Works across most symbols and timeframes supported by TradingView Pine Script v6.
• For educational and analytical use only. Not financial advice or a trading signal service.
• Always test and manage your own risk before using any indicator live.
ST – ATR Guides + Midline [Soothing Trades]Short Description
A clean EMA midline with two ATR-based guides above and below price. Use the midline for trend bias and the ATR rails as a dynamic structure for entries, exits, and stop placement on any market or timeframe.
Full Description
What this indicator is
ST – ATR Guides + Midline is a small, focused engine for trend bias and volatility-aware risk management. It gives you:
• One midline (EMA-based) for objective trend direction.
• Two ATR guides (long and short) that expand and contract with volatility.
Together, the three lines form a simple "rail system" you can build your trading framework on.
Core logic
• An EMA is calculated on a user-selectable price source and used as the midline.
• ATR is computed to measure current volatility.
• Two guides are plotted at a configurable ATR distance above and below the midline:
• The lower line acts as the long guide.
• The upper line acts as the short guide.
• The band between the guides adapts automatically to changing volatility conditions.
Inputs & customization
• Signal Source – Choose which price the EMA midline should be built from.
• Fast EMA – Controls how responsive or smooth the midline is.
• Show Midline – Option to hide the midline if you only want to see the guides.
• Midline style – Color and line width for the midline.
• ATR settings – ATR lookback and multiplier to control the size of the band.
• Guide style – Individual colors and widths for the long and short guides.
All parameters can be tuned directly in the TradingView settings panel.
Practical use cases
• Define trend bias at a glance.
• Build a rule-based stop placement framework around ATR instead of arbitrary distances.
• Use the guides as dynamic trailing rails for winning positions.
• Identify "healthy" pullback regions in a trend.
• Frame your existing entry signals (price action, volume, order flow, etc.) inside a clear volatility structure.
Notes & disclaimer
This is not an automatic signal generator.
It is a structural tool meant to support discretionary analysis and systematic frameworks.
Always test any idea thoroughly (backtests, forward tests, demo trading) before using it live.
Nothing in this script or description is financial advice.
Trading involves risk, and you are solely responsible for your own decisions and performance.
Forward Returns – (Next Month Start)This indicator calculates 1-month, 3-month, 6-month, and 12-month forward returns starting from the first trading day of the month following a defined price event.
A price event occurs when the selected asset drops below a user-defined threshold over a chosen timeframe (Day, Week, or Month).
For monthly conditions, the script evaluates the entire performance of the previous calendar month and triggers the event only at the first trading session of the next month, ensuring accurate forward-return alignment with historical monthly cycles.
The forward returns for each detected event are displayed in a paginated performance table, allowing users to navigate through large datasets using a page selector. Each page includes:
Entry Date
Forward returns (1M, 3M, 6M, 12M)
Average forward return
Win rate (percentage of positive outcomes)
This tool is useful for studying historical performance after major drawdowns, identifying seasonal patterns, and building evidence-based risk-management or timing models.
ST – Price Guard [Soothing Trades]Simple description
ST – Price Guard tracks prior days Highs and Lows, marks whether each level is Not Taken or Taken, and manages how long they stay on your chart.
Strong untouched levels become visually thicker and get "Strong" tags, while old or spent levels auto-expire based on clear rules.
Built for futures/FX and indices where correct session highs/lows actually matter.
Advanced description
This indicator turns "prior days Highs and Lows2, into a fully-managed system with state, age, and expiry instead of just two static lines.
What it does
Draws previous day's High and Low from raw price.
Lets you choose between:
• Calendar daily (D), or
• A custom trading day defined by session hours + time zone (ideal for futures/FX).
Stores each level with:
• Price
• High vs Low
• Birth day index
• Taken day index (if/when price closes beyond it)
Tracks status over time:
• NT (Not Taken) – level has not been "closed through" yet.
• Taken – level has been closed beyond; still visible for a grace period.
• Strong – untouched beyond a user-defined age threshold.
Visual features
Lines
• Separate color/width for YD High and YD Low.
• Line style: Solid/Dashed/Dotted.
• Extend: Right / Left / Both / None.
• Strong levels can get extra thickness for easy recognition.
Labels
Right-edge labels with:
• Custom text: e.g. "Price High" / "Price Low".
• Optional price appended.
• Shape: Right/Left/Circle/Diamond/Down.
• Horizontal offset in bars (park labels comfortably to the right).
• Vertical placement: Above, Below, or Auto (outside) plus adjustable offset in ticks.
Optional extra info:
• Status: NT or Taken
• Strong tag for aged, untouched levels
• Age / limit in days (e.g. age 3/10)
• Days left / grace (e.g. left 4d for NT, grace 1d after taken)
Label background tint also reflects state:
• Normal for NT,
• Slightly boosted for Strong,
• Faint for Taken.
Persistence logic
Price Guard is driven by explicit rules:
• Max keep days (not taken) – base lifetime for untouched levels.
• Strong at (days) – after this many days untouched, level becomes Strong.
• Extra keep if Strong – extends lifetime for strong levels.
• Keep after taken (extra days) – grace period to keep a Taken level visible.
A level is automatically deleted when:
• It is Not Taken and its age exceeds its allowed maximum, or
• It is Taken and the grace period is over.
No manual cleanup required – the chart maintains itself.
Inputs overview
• Price YD visibility: show/hide YD High and YD Low.
• Colors, widths, styles, and extend rules for YD lines.
• Label configuration: text, style, colors, right offset, vertical position, content toggles (NT/Taken, Strong, age, days left, price).
• Persistence rules: max keep days, strong threshold, strong bonus days, grace days after taken, extra width when strong.
• Session anchoring: custom trading day hours + time zone vs simple calendar D.
How traders use it
Build a daily playbook around YD High/Low without redrawing or guessing.
Quickly see which levels are:
• Fresh NT opportunities,
• Aged into Strong (high interest),
• Already Taken and in grace (lower priority).
Combine with:
• Reversion or breakout strategies around YD levels
• Liquidity grab concepts (sweeps around YD High/Low)
• Bias confirmation (e.g. both YD levels taken vs still intact).
Notes & disclaimer
• Works across most symbols/timeframes supported by Pine Script v6.
• Especially suited to futures/FX and indices with non-trivial sessions.
• For educational and analytical use only. This is not financial advice; always test and manage your own risk.
Breakout Finder By Hitesh Somani(Aapkainvestments)Breakout Finder By Hitesh Somani(Aapkainvestments)
Welcome to one of the most powerful momentum reversal indicators designed specifically for traders looking to catch high-probability reversal signals with precision and confidence.
✅ This indicator gives high-probability SELL signals based on RSI momentum and Bollinger Band breakouts.
✅ It filters noise and avoids over-trading, focusing only on setups that meet high-conviction criteria with built-in back-to-back signal prevention.
✅ Works best on 5-minute and 15-minute timeframes in trending markets.
✅ Features dual-mode operation: RSI Confirmation mode for momentum validation or Pure Price Action mode for breakout detection.
✅ Automatically calculates Entry, Stop Loss, and Target levels with customizable Risk:Reward ratio (default 1:1.5).
Suggested Rules to Use This Indicator Effectively
Follow these rules and you'll see the accuracy improve significantly:
• Best trading hours: 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM – Avoid trades in the last hour of market
• Entry Strategy: Enter short when the low of the signal candle breaks on the next candle
• Stop Loss: Automatically set at the higher of signal candle high or previous candle high
• Target: Default 1:1.5 Risk:Reward ratio (customizable up to 1:10)
• Trail Stop Loss: After reaching 1:1 risk:reward, consider trailing your stop to lock in profits
• If a new signal comes while an earlier trade is running, the indicator automatically prevents back-to-back signals (shows blue circle for filtered signals)
• Use RSI Confirmation mode for higher accuracy in trending markets, or disable it for pure price action setups
• Monitor the Intelligence Dashboard for real-time RSI, Breakout status, Entry, SL, and Target levels
These simple rules, when followed with discipline, can help you extract consistent profits from momentum reversals and breakout pullback trades.
This isn't just another Indicator — it's built in-house by Hitesh Somani, tested on real price action, and trusted by the Aapka Investment community.
Disclaimer:
This content is purely for educational purposes.
We are not responsible for any financial profits or losses resulting from use of this tool or content.
Power Pro AlgoPower Pro Algo — Precision Trend Reversal System 🔥
Power Pro Algo is a premium invite-only trading system engineered for high-accuracy trend reversal detection designed by Finovatech Solutions.
Designed for traders who want simple, fast, and actionable BUY/SELL signals — without noise.
✔ Features :--
Dynamic signal confirmation on chart
Visual Buy/Sell markers for instant decision-making
Works on any market: Crypto, Forex, Stocks & Indices
Multiple timeframe compatibility
🎯 Best For :--
Intraday scalping
Swing trading confirmations
Trend-following entries and exits
⛔ Private Access
This indicator is invite-only and protected.
Unauthorized sharing is strictly prohibited.
MMM Flipper @MaxMaserati 3.0The MMM Flipper identifies zones where market control shifts between buyers and sellers. It detects aggressive moves that fail, followed by counter-reactions from the opposing side, marking these areas as potential reversal or reaction zones. When the opposing side responds with their own aggression, it marks these areas as potential reversal or reaction zones.
📊 How It Works
Aggressive Movement Detection
Bullish Body Close (BuBC): Price closes above previous high - Aggressive Buyers
Bearish Body Close (BeBC): Price closes/ below previous low - Aggressive Sellers
Failed Aggression Creates Opportunity
When aggression fails to sustain (doesn't fully close beyond the level), it reveals weakness and creates a setup.
Counter-Reaction Marks The Zone (PO4 Block)
When the opposing side responds aggressively, the failed aggression candle becomes a marked zone:
Failed BuBC → BeBC response = Bearish PO4 Block (sellers took control)
Failed BeBC → BuBC response = Bullish PO4 Block (buyers took control)
H1 PO4 view in M5
🎨 What PO4 Blocks Represent
Purple & Cyan boxes mark areas where:
One side showed aggression but failed, and the counterpart responded and took control. Price may reverse, continue, or retest later.
Think of them as: Areas of institutional interest, proven support/resistance zones, or control shift points.
Expander Breaker (DEFAULT)
Requires counter-reaction to fully close beyond the failed candle confirming that price expanded and completely absorb and overtake the opposite side.
Stricter: Both expansion AND complete break required
Fewer but higher probability signals
Only Expander
Creates zones immediately on first counter-reaction
No close requirement needed
More zones, earlier signals
🎯 MMM Swing High/Low (Proprietary Logic)
3-Candle Confirmation System that identifies strong, validated swing points:
MMM Swing High: Confirmed after 3 consecutive BeBC candles (sustained bearish aggression)
MMM Swing Low: Confirmed after 3 consecutive BuBC candles (sustained bullish aggression)
Why 3 candles? Ensures it's not noise—requires sustained directional movement proving true aggressiveness and market control.
CDL/CDS Signals
CDL: Price breaks above MMM Swing High → Bullish control shift
CDS: Price breaks below MMM Swing Low → Bearish control shift
These mark major structural changes in market direction.
USE CASE
PO4 block forms (counter-reaction confirms shift)
Wait for price to return to the zone
Look for rejection or support/resistance
Enter in direction of the counter-reaction
Risk Management:
Use failed aggression candles as stop-loss levels
Zone invalidated if price fully breaks through
Price Behavior:
Immediate: Price respects zone right away
Continuation: Keeps moving in counter-reaction direction
Later Retest: Returns to test zone hours/days later
Market has memory - these zones remain relevant over time.
🔄 Multi-Timeframe Analysis
Two independent timeframes (TF1 & TF2) allow you to:
See higher timeframe structure on lower timeframe charts
Identify confluence zones
Align trades with larger market forces
📝 Summary
The MMM Flipper reveals the battle between buyers and sellers:
One side shows aggression
That aggression fails or succeeds
The counterpart responds with their own aggression
A zone of control/reaction is marked
These zones represent where market dynamics shifted—powerful for identifying reversals, continuations, and key support/resistance. The proprietary MMM Swing logic ensures you're seeing true structural significance, not random noise.
Institutional Dominance & Trapped Trader @MaxMaserati 3.0 Institutional Dominance & Trapped Trader Delta Profile @MaxMaserati 3.0
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Overview
The IDT Auction Profile is a professional-grade volume order flow analysis tool that reveals where institutional traders hold Positional Advantage and where retail participants are Trapped. Unlike traditional Volume Profile indicators, the IDT Profile integrates Volume Point Delta (VPD) analysis with advanced pattern recognition to identify the exact price levels where profitable institutional positions create support/resistance, and where losing positions are forced to exit.
This indicator answers the critical questions: Who is in profit? Who is trapped? And where will they defend or exit their positions?
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Core Concept: Dominance vs Trapped Positioning
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Above Current Price (Resistance Zones)
🔴 Aggressive Sellers in Profit - Sold higher, currently winning. Will defend positions or add to winners.
🟥 Trapped Buyers at Loss - Bought higher, currently losing. Must exit at breakeven, creating resistance.
Below Current Price (Support Zones)
🟢 Aggressive Buyers in Profit - Bought lower, currently winning. Will defend positions or add to winners.
🟩 Trapped Sellers at Loss - Sold lower, currently losing. Must cover at breakeven, creating support.
Maximum Confluence Zones
When Dominant (Profitable) and Trapped (Loss) positions align at the same level, you get the strongest support/resistance zones. These appear as:
🟧 Orange Boxes (Above Price) = Aggressive Sellers + Trapped Buyers = STRONGEST RESISTANCE
🟨 Yellow Boxes (Below Price) = Aggressive Buyers + Trapped Sellers = STRONGEST SUPPORT
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VOLUME ANALYSIS
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1. VPD Column (Volume Point Delta)
Net aggressive pressure at each price level (Buying Volume - Selling Volume).
Bullish Delta (Green): Buyers dominated the auction at this level
Bearish Delta (Red): Sellers dominated the auction at this level
Smart Coloring: Automatically highlights institutional patterns (icebergs, absorption, spikes, failed auctions)
2. VPS Column (Volume Point of Sell - ASK Volume)
Aggressive buying volume that "lifted the offer" by hitting ask prices.
Represents participants who paid the ask price to enter long
When price is below this level = These buyers are in profit
When price is above this level = These sellers who got hit are in profit
3. VPB Column (Volume Point of Buy - BID Volume)
Aggressive selling volume that "hit the bid" by taking bid prices.
Represents participants who sold at bid price to enter short
When price is above this level = These sellers are in profit
When price is below this level = These buyers who got hit are in profit
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🧠 ADVANCED INSTITUTIONAL PATTERNS DETECTION
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The indicator uses statistical analysis (standard deviation, moving averages, hit counting) to identify institutional footprints:
Failed Auctions ⚡
"BUYERS TRAPPED" or "SELLERS TRAPPED" labels
High volume entered, but price immediately reversed
Creates extreme concentrations of losing positions
Trading Implication: High-probability reversal zones where trapped participants must exit
Volume Spikes 📈📉
Bright green/red bars in VPD column
Volume exceeds average by 2+ standard deviations
Represents aggressive institutional entry
Trading Implication: Potential trend continuation or setup for failed auction
Absorption Zones 🛡️
Yellow/Orange colored bars
Large passive orders absorbing aggressive volume without price movement
Indicates accumulation (bullish) or distribution (bearish)
Trading Implication: Institutional positioning before major moves
Iceberg Orders 🧊
Cyan colored bars with high hit counts
Same price level shows repeated volume without clearing
Reveals hidden institutional limit orders split into small pieces
Trading Implication: Strong liquidity magnets, price often returns here
Volume Exhaustion 💜
Purple colored bars
Sharp volume drop (50%+) after spike
Momentum exhausted, participants depleted
Trading Implication: Potential reversal or consolidation ahead
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Colors bars based on detected patterns vs simple red/green
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Yellow = Bullish battles won
Orange = Bearish battles won
Cyan = Iceberg orders
Purple = Large passive orders
Bright Green = Buying spikes
Bright Red = Selling spikes
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Confluence Scoring ⭐
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Each price level receives 1-5 stars based on:
Volume spike presence (+2 stars)
Absorption pattern (+1 star)
Large passive orders (+1 star)
Proximity to Value Area (+1 star)
Iceberg detection (+2 stars)
Failed auction (+2 stars)
Minimum Signal Strength filter lets you show only levels with ★3+ confluence for highest-quality signals.
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📍 Value Area Analysis
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VAH (Value Area High) - Blue Line
Top of the 70% volume acceptance zone. Price at VAH often rejects downward.
VAL (Value Area Low) - Red Line
Bottom of the 70% volume acceptance zone. Price at VAL often bounces upward.
Trading Applications:
Price outside Value Area → Mean reversion opportunity
Price breaks VA with volume → Trend continuation
Price oscillates within VA → Range-bound, fade extremes
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EXPECTED PORICE BEHAVIOR AT KEY LEVELS
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⚠️ IMPORTANT: These are observed behavioral patterns for educational purposes and backtesting research. Always validate with 250-500+ backtest trades before risking capital. Use this indicator to enhance your existing strategy, not as a standalone system.
1. POC Box Zones (Highest Statistical Relevance)
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🟨 Yellow Boxes (Below Current Price)
Expected Behavior:
Price approaching from above typically encounters buying pressure
Both profitable institutional buyers and trapped short sellers create demand
Common reaction: Price slows, consolidates, or bounces
Failed bounces often lead to rapid breakdown (trapped buyers capitulate)
What Often Happens:
Initial dip into zone → Weak bounce attempt
Second test → Stronger bounce (trapped sellers covering + buyers defending)
Break below → Quick acceleration as both groups exit
Backtesting Focus:
Measure bounce success rate at ★3+ vs ★4-5 zones
Track how often price returns after initial rejection
Compare behavior during trending vs ranging markets
🟧 Orange Boxes (Above Current Price)
Expected Behavior:
Price rallying into zone typically encounters selling pressure
Both profitable institutional sellers and trapped long buyers create supply
Common reaction: Price stalls, consolidates, or rejects
What Often Happens:
Initial push into zone → Weak rejection
Second test → Stronger rejection (trapped buyers exiting + sellers defending)
Break above → Quick acceleration as resistance becomes support
Backtesting Focus:
Measure rejection success rate by confluence score
Track false breakouts vs genuine breakouts
Identify market conditions that favor breakouts vs reversals
2. Failed Auction Zones
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"SELLERS TRAPPED" Labels (Below Price)
Expected Behavior:
High-volume selling that immediately reversed = maximum trapped short positions
When price returns to this level, trapped sellers face pressure to cover
Typical pattern: Price approaches → Initial hesitation → Sharp bounce
Common Price Action:
First retest: Quick spike through level then immediate recovery
Subsequent retests: Stronger bounces as fewer trapped sellers remain
Level becomes support after trapped positions cleared
Backtesting Focus:
Success rate of bounces on first vs second retest
Time decay: Does signal strength diminish after X bars?
Volume characteristics during successful bounces
"BUYERS TRAPPED" Labels (Above Price)
Expected Behavior:
High-volume buying that immediately failed = maximum trapped long positions
Price returning forces trapped buyers to exit at breakeven
Typical pattern: Price approaches → Distribution → Rejection
Common Price Action:
First retest: Shallow penetration then swift rejection
Multiple retests: Weaker rallies as trapped positions cleared
Level becomes resistance until breakout occurs
Backtesting Focus:
How many retests before level breaks?
Volume profile changes on each successive test
Correlation with broader market direction
3. Value Area Dynamics
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Price Outside Value Area (VAH/VAL)
Expected Behavior:
Price beyond 70% volume zone = statistical outlier
Two outcomes: Mean reversion OR trend continuation
Key differentiator: Presence of confluence zones
Mean Reversion Pattern (No Strong Confluence):
Price extends 1-2% beyond VA → Typically reverts toward POC
Weak volume on extension → Higher probability of reversal
Price oscillates back into value area over several bars
Breakout Pattern (With ★4+ Confluence):
Price breaks VA with institutional patterns → Often continues
Strong volume + confluence = New value area forming
Old VA becomes reference point for pullbacks
Backtesting Focus:
Success rate of fades based on distance from VA
Confluence requirements for successful breakouts
Time of day / session impact on VA behavior
4. Iceberg Order Behavior
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Cyan Bars with High Hit Counts
Expected Behavior:
Repeated volume at same level = Large hidden order absorbing
Price typically "tests" iceberg multiple times before resolution
Two outcomes: Absorption complete (break) OR rejection (bounce)
Absorption Phase:
Price approaches → Slows near iceberg → Minimal movement
Volume increases but price range contracts
Acts as temporary support/resistance
Resolution Phase:
Iceberg filled → Sudden acceleration through level
Iceberg defended → Sharp rejection away from level
Post-resolution: Level often becomes support/resistance flip
Backtesting Focus:
Average number of tests before resolution
Volume characteristics when iceberg breaks vs holds
Timeframe impact on iceberg effectiveness
5. Volume Spike Patterns
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Bright Green/Red Bars (Institutional Aggression)
Expected Behavior:
Extreme delta spikes indicate institutional entry
Two scenarios: Continuation (spike in trend direction) OR Exhaustion (spike against trend)
Trend Continuation Spikes:
Spike + ★4+ confluence + aligned with trend = Often continues
Price may consolidate briefly then resume direction
These levels become support/resistance on pullbacks
Exhaustion Spikes:
Spike against trend + followed by reversal = Failed auction forming
High probability of "TRAPPED" label appearing
Often marks short-term extremes
Backtesting Focus:
Distinguish continuation vs exhaustion spikes
Success rate based on trend alignment
Time holding before reversal occurs
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💡 Best Practices
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Start with defaults (200 lookback, 60 rows, ★3 confluence, Classic colors, Smart Coloring ON)
Focus on POC boxes first - These are your highest-probability zones
Combine with price action - Use the profile to explain WHY support/resistance exists
Watch for alignment - Yellow/Orange boxes (both participant types) = strongest levels
Respect failed auctions - "TRAPPED" labels are extreme reversal setups
Use Value Area for context - Price outside VA = opportunity for mean reversion
Trust confluence scores - ★4-5 signals are institutional-grade setups
Adjust timeframe settings - Lower lookback for scalping, higher for position trading
🔧 Technical Notes
Calculation: Enhanced delta using OHLC and volume with wick ratio analysis
Updates: Real-time on every bar close
Performance: Optimized for up to 500 bars lookback and 250 price rows
Compatibility: Works on all symbols and timeframes
Indicator Unique Value
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Unlike standard Volume Profile indicators that only show where volume occurred,
the IDT Auction Profile:
✅ Separates bid vs ask volume to reveal true order flow
✅ Identifies who is profitable vs who is trapped at each level
✅ Detects institutional patterns (icebergs, absorption, failed auctions)
✅ Calculates confluence scores combining multiple factors
✅ Provides clear POC boxes showing exact institutional positioning
✅ Maps positional advantage rather than just volume density
This transforms Volume Profile from a historical volume chart into a strategic positioning map showing institutional dominance and trapped participants.
How to Integrate with Your Strategy
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✅ Proper Uses:
Entry refinement within your existing setups
Intelligent stop placement beyond institutional levels
Objective profit targets at next confluence zones
Trade filtering (only take setups at ★4+ zones)
Understanding market positioning before entry
❌ What It Cannot Do:
Predict direction with certainty
Replace risk management
Account for news/external events
Guarantee profitability
Work in all market conditions
Development Path (12-16 Weeks)
Weeks 1-2: Observation Only
Watch price behavior at key levels
Document patterns without trading
Weeks 3-8: Paper Trading
Simulate trades, track all metrics
Minimum 100 paper trades
Weeks 9-16: Small Size Testing
Minimal capital, real market conditions
Continue tracking, refine rules
After Proven Edge: Scale Position Sizing
Critical Disclaimers
⚠️ Past volume ≠ Future price action
⚠️ Institutional positions change rapidly - these are static snapshots
⚠️ No indicator works 100% - risk management is mandatory
⚠️ Market conditions change - adapt your approach
⚠️ Backtest with YOUR style, YOUR timeframe, YOUR risk tolerance
The indicator reveals WHERE institutions are positioned and HOW they might behave. YOU decide IF, WHEN, and HOW to trade that information.
Not financial advice. For educational and research purposes only.
Optimized ADX-Filtered Logit DivergenceTrend-filtered Logit RSI divergence detector that only marks bullish/bearish divergences when momentum weakens and ADX confirms a weak trend.
RSI Z-ScoreTransforms classic RSI into an unbounded logit-based oscillator, reducing 0–100 saturation and giving clearer momentum shifts and divergence signals, especially near overbought/oversold extremes.
Unbounded RSI (Logit)Unbounded RSI-based oscillator using a logit transform for clearer momentum and divergence signals near extremes.
PO3 HTF (5 Bars, 2 TFs)Displays 5 bars across 2 automatic higher timeframes.
On charts up to 15 minutes, displays 1h and 3h (*).
On charts up to 1 hour, displays 3h (*) and 1d.
On charts up to 3 hours (*), displays 1d and 1w.
On charts up to 1 day, displays 1w and 1M.
(*) There is a parameter to work with 3h or 4h timeframes.
CandleMapTF — Orderflow Compression Map Description:
Multi-timeframe compression map Tracks volatility compression
and highlights:
- Compression zones
- Wick Breakers
- Close Breakers
- Generic Breakouts from compression
across up to 4 user-defined timeframes.
Disclaimer:
This script is for educational and informational purposes only and does not
constitute financial advice, investment advice, or a trading recommendation.
Use at your own risk.
CandleMapTF — Candlestick Framework Description:
Multi-timeframe candlestick framework.
Highlights Inside Bars (IB), Outside Bars (OB), and Mother Bar Breakers (BRK)
across up to 4 user-defined timeframes.
Disclaimer:
This script is for educational and informational purposes only and does not
constitute financial advice, investment advice, or a trading recommendation.
Use at your own risk.
SG Capital Group trade assistantThe SG Capital Group Trade Assistant is designed to bring clarity and structure to your charts by automatically highlighting the most important market timings and daily transitions. It marks the start of each trading day and visually identifies key session moments, including the New York market open and your own customized session end time. The indicator also displays the days of the week directly on the chart, with adjustable text size and formatting to match your personal preference. All elements stay out of the way of price action, keeping your chart clean while still giving you immediate context. This tool helps traders maintain focus, understand market rhythm more intuitively, and streamline their analysis without distractions.
Sphinx Trade ChecklistSphinx Trade Checklist — Your Rule-Based Trading Companion
Sphinx Trade Checklist is not a price-based indicator — it’s a structured decision-making tool designed to help traders follow a consistent, rule-based approach before entering any trade.
This checklist window guides you through a complete top-down analysis process:
1. Bias (Higher Timeframe) — Daily
Start by identifying the overall market bias. Determine whether price is in premium/discount, note any FVGs/imbalances, and confirm the larger directional context. This prevents impulsive trades and keeps you aligned with the dominant flow.
2. Mid-Term Structure — 4H / 1H
Next, analyze the mid-term structure:
• Key swing points
• Liquidity levels
• OB zones / FVGs
• SMT divergence
This section ensures you understand the structural roadmap that price is currently respecting.
3. Micro Entry — 15m / 5m
Finally, refine your entry on the lower timeframes. Look for your specific confirmations such as:
• Liquidity sweeps
• FVGs
• CHoCH / BOS
• Discount / Premium entries
This is the final step before execution, helping you stay disciplined and avoid weak, emotional trades.
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Why This Tool Matters
Most traders lose not because of strategy but because they skip steps, enter too early, or misread the higher timeframe bias.
Sphinx Trade Checklist keeps your process organized, objective, and consistent — forcing you to confirm each layer of analysis before pressing the button.
Whether you’re a beginner building good habits or an advanced trader wanting more structure, this tool helps you stay crystal-clear on your bias, structure, and entry criteria.
MMM Time Stamp & Asian Session @MaxMaserati 3.0═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════MMM TimeStamps & Asia @MaxMaserati 3.0 ═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
This indicator helps intraday traders identify critical market timing and key liquidity zones. It displays customizable time labels at major market events (market open, pre-market moves, session changes) and automatically tracks the Asian session range with high, low, and mid-level lines.
The Asian session levels act as important reference points for institutional order flow and potential support/resistance zones during subsequent trading sessions. Lines extend forward until broken, helping traders identify when price takes liquidity or respects these key levels.
The visual background and customizable labels make it easy to spot session boundaries and plan trades around these high-probability zones.
Ideal for traders following ICT concepts, session-based strategies, SMC or anyone needing clear visual markers for time-based analysis on intraday charts.
Hyper MACDThe Hyper MACD is a customizable momentum indicator exclusively designed for Scalping that blends traditional MACD logic with dynamic signal coloring, overbought/oversold detection, and WaveTrend overlays. It supports multiple moving average types and highlights key momentum shifts with visual markers and alerts.
The settings/alerts are self explanatory and are optimized for quick scalping, works for any timeframe.
Suggested rules are.
The MACD line and Signal line must be above the zero line to scalp
The price begins do decay when the Signal turns from white to orange, however if both the lines are above zero line, then its still game to scalp but cautiously.
The colors are telling on both the lines, blue indicates a bullish surge on both and green on macd and white on signal suggests the bullish trend continuation
It also prints take profit arrows along the way, and also possible trend reversals.
Previous Period Close & Live VWAP @MaxMaserati 3.0 Previous Period Close & Live VWAP @MaxMaserati 3.0 ═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════A professional-grade Volume Weighted Average Price (VWAP) indicator designed for dual-timeframe analysis, providing essential institutional-level insights for day, swing, and institutional traders. ═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════VWAP ═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════VWAP is the Volume Weighted Average Price—the average price adjusted for the volume traded at each price level. It gives higher importance to prices where more transactions occurred.
CALCULATION:
VWAP = Σ(Price × Volume) / Σ(Volume)
WHY IT'S CRITICAL:
It represents the true average price paid by all market participants.
Institutions use it as a benchmark for trade execution quality.
It functions as a dynamic support and resistance level driven by volume.
More reliable than simple moving averages for intraday trading.
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MMM PRO VWAP @MaxMaserati 3.0 Features
═════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ This indicator displays the closed VWAP level from the previous period alongside a dynamic, live VWAP line for the current period. This setup allows for immediate comparison of current price action relative to the prior period's volume-weighted average.
PREVIOUS PERIOD PRESSURE-BASED COLORING
The color of the previous period's close instantly reveals the dominant pressure:
GREEN: If the VWAP closed HIGHER than it opened, indicating dominant buying volume (Bulls won).
RED: If the VWAP closed LOWER than it opened, indicating dominant selling volume (Bears won).
This provides instant, actionable insight into the market's recent sentiment.
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Trading Applications & Strategy Ideas
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INTRADAY TRADING (VWAP 1 - Daily)
Bullish Bias: Price trading above the Daily VWAP (look for long setups).
Bearish Bias: Price trading below the Daily VWAP (look for short setups).
The Previous Close VWAP acts as a key support/resistance level.
The previous close color provides immediate daily sentiment.
SWING TRADING (VWAP 2 - Weekly/Monthly)
Use the higher timeframe VWAP (Weekly/Monthly) to establish the major trend direction.
Combine both VWAPs for multi-timeframe confluence and stronger conviction trades.
INSTITUTIONAL INSIGHTS
VWAP is considered the fair value based on volume.
Previous period close levels are crucial institutional zones.
Price often exhibits mean reversion, tending to move back towards the VWAP.
CORE STRATEGY IDEAS:
Buy (Long) when price tests the Daily VWAP from above (support).
Sell (Short) when price tests the Daily VWAP from below (resistance).
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Pro Tips for Enhanced Analysis
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Confluence: The strongest setups occur when price is above both Daily and Monthly VWAP (bullish) or below both (bearish).
Reversion: Extreme deviations from VWAP suggest an imminent return to the mean. Previous close levels act as price magnets.
Trend Confirmation: Consistent price movement above VWAP confirms a strong uptrend; consistent movement below confirms a strong downtrend.
Institutional Focus: The end-of-day VWAP close highlights whether bulls or bears controlled the period. This pressure can often carry over.
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Important Notes
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Timeframe Consistency: The VWAP line is timeframe-independent. The Daily VWAP will appear the same on a 1-minute chart as it does on a 4-hour chart.
Previous Close Persistence: The previous period close level remains on the chart until the next period's reset, serving as a critical historical reference point.
Volume Dependency: VWAP's reliability is highest during liquid market hours. Use caution during low-volume periods.
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