Vertical Horizontal Filter Strategy Vertical Horizontal Filter was initiated by Adam White. It was first published
in a magazine called “Issues of Futures” in August, 1991. The Vertical Horizontal
Filter (VHF) is a very common Indicator used by traders to find out the Phase of
a Price Trend. Normally, a price trend can be in a Trending Phase or a Congestion
Phase/Choppy Movement Phase. Adam White created this particular Technical Indicator
to determine whether prices are trending in a particular direction or are they going
through a transitional period. He used it to measure the range of Futures available
in the market.
WARNING:
- This script to change bars colors.
In den Scripts nach "Futures" suchen
Vertical Horizontal Filter Vertical Horizontal Filter was initiated by Adam White. It was first published
in a magazine called “Issues of Futures” in August, 1991. The Vertical Horizontal
Filter (VHF) is a very common Indicator used by traders to find out the Phase of
a Price Trend. Normally, a price trend can be in a Trending Phase or a Congestion
Phase/Choppy Movement Phase. Adam White created this particular Technical Indicator
to determine whether prices are trending in a particular direction or are they going
through a transitional period. He used it to measure the range of Futures available
in the market.
BKSqueezeThis is a price volatility compression and expansion indicator that uses the ratio of the Bollinger Band and Keltner Ratio.
Red segments indicate extreme price volatility compression that can be ideal entry points for stock/futures/forex and/or options positions.
Aqua segments indicate price volatility is expanding.
Blue segments indicate price volatility is compressing - can be used as an exit point or partial scale out point.
Note that the indicator doesn't indicate direction. One suggestion is to use the DMI indicator for this purpose - really depends on how early you enter the trade.
Suggest using a time period of 15 bars for volatile stocks, such as TSLA for example, otherwise a period of 20 bars suits most stocks/futures/forex symbols.
T7 JNSARJNSAR stands for Just Nifty -0.14% Stop & Reverse. This is a Trend Following Daily Bar Trading System for NIFTY -0.14% . Original idea belongs to ILLANGO @ I coded the pine version of this system based on a request from @stocksonfire. Use it at your own risk after validation at your end. Neither me or my company is responsible for any losses you may incur using this system. Hope you like this system and enjoy trading it !!!
Updated V3 code for the T7 JNSAR system earlier published here V2 and here V1
Following updates made to the code
1. Added a 22 Period Simple moving average filter over and above the standard JNSAR value for generating trading signals. This simple filter reduces the whipsaw trades drastically along with similar improvements in the max draw down and overall profitability of the system. The SMA filter is turned ON by default but can be turned OFF by user through the settings window.
2. Backtest option is now turned ON by default.
Also am republishing the trading rules here again with some modification
1. Go Long when the daily close is above the JNSAR line. Go Short when the daily close is below the JNSAR line. JNSAR line is the varying green line overlayed over the price chart. Once a signal comes at market close enter in the direction of the signal @ market price @ next day market open.
2. Trade only Nifty -0.14% Index. This system was developed and backtested only for NIFTY -0.14% Index. So trade in its Futures or Options, as you may deem fit. My recommendation is to choose futures for simplicity. If you want to reduce the trading cost and go with options, trade with deep in the money options, preferably 2 strikes far from the spot price.
3. Trade all signals. Markets trend only 30-35% of the time and hence the system is only accurate to that extend. But system tends to make enough money, in this small trending window, to keep the overall profitability in good health. But one never knows when a big trend may come and when it comes its absolutely imperative that you take it. To ensure that, trade all signals and don't be choosy about what signals you are going to trade. Also I wouldn't recommend using your own analysis to trade this system. Too many drivers will crash the car.
4. Like all trend following systems, this system will have many whipsaws during flat markets along with large trade and account drawdowns. Also some months and even years may not be profitable. But to trade this system profitably, it is necessary to take these in one's stride and keep trading. As the backtester results from 1990 to 2017 proves, this system is profitable overall thus far. Take confidence from that objective fact.
5. Trade with only that amount of money you can afford to loose. Initial capital that you need to have to trade one lot of NIFTY -0.14% should be atleast - (Margin Money required to take and hold 1 lot position + maximum drawdown amount per lot)*1.2. Be prepared to add more if need be, but the above formula will give a rough idea of what you need to have to start trading and be in the game always.
6. Place an After Market Order @ Market Price with your broker after market close so that you get to execute the trade next trading day @ Market open to capture near similar price as the daily open price seen on the chart. This execution mode will give you the best chance to minimize the slippage and mimic the backtester results as closely as practically possible.
7. Follow all the 6 rules above religiously, as if your life depends on it. If you cant, then don't trade this system; You will certainly loose money.
Happy Trading !!! As always am looking out for your valuable feedback.
T7 JNSARUpdated code for the T7 JNSAR system earlier published here -
Following updates made to the code
1. Buy / Sell arrows now appear when the corresponding conditions are met.
2. Support for Heikin-Ashi Candles added
3. Different Backtesting Position Sizing Algorithms added for evaluation
Also am republishing the trading rules here again with some modification
1. Go Long when the daily close is above the JNSAR line. Go Short when the daily close is below the JNSAR line. JNSAR line is the varying green line overlayed over the price chart. Once a signal comes at market close enter in the direction of the signal @ market price @ next day market open.
2. Trade only Nifty Index. This system was developed and backtested only for NIFTY Index. So trade in its Futures or Options, as you may deem fit. My recommendation is to choose futures for simplicity. If you want to reduce the trading cost and go with options, trade with deep in the money options, preferably 2 strikes far from the spot price.
3. Trade all signals. Markets trend only 30-35% of the time and hence the system is only accurate to that extend. But system tends to make enough money, in this small trending window, to keep the overall profitability in good health. But one never knows when a big trend may come and when it comes its absolutely imperative that you take it. To ensure that, trade all signals and don't be choosy about what signals you are going to trade. Also I wouldn't recommend using your own analysis to trade this system. Too many drivers will crash the car.
4. Like all trend following systems, this system will have many whipsaws during flat markets along with large trade and account drawdowns. Also some months and even years may not be profitable. But to trade this system profitably, it is necessary to take these in one's stride and keep trading. As the backtester results from 1990 to 2016 proves, this system is profitable overall thus far. Take confidence from that objective fact.
5. Trade with only that amount of money you can afford to loose. Initial capital that you need to have to trade one lot of NIFTY should be atleast - (Margin Money required to take and hold 1 lot position + maximum drawdown amount per lot)*1.2. Be prepared to add more if need be, but the above formula will give a rough idea of what you need to have to start trading and be in the game always.
6. Place an After Market Order @ Market Price with your broker after market close so that you get to execute the trade next trading day @ Market open to capture near similar price as the daily open price seen on the chart. This execution mode will give you the best chance to minimise the slippage and mimic the backtester results as closely as practically possible.
7. Follow all the 6 rules above religiously, as if your life depends on it. If you cant, then don't trade this system; You will certainly loose money.
Happy Trading !!! As always am looking out for your valuable feedback.
T7 JNSARJNSAR stands for Just Nifty Stop & Reverse. This is a trend following daily bar trading system for NIFTY. Original idea belongs to ILLANGO @ I coded the pine version of this system based on a request from @stocksonfire. Use it at your own risk after validation at your end. Neither me or my company is responsible for any losses you may incur using this system. Hope you like this system and enjoy trading it !!!
While trading this system you must follow these simple rules.
1. Go Long when the daily close is above the JNSAR line. Go Short when the daily close is below the JNSAR line. JNSAR line is the varying green line overlayed over the price chart. Once a signal comes at market close enter in the direction of the signal @ market price @ next day market open.
2. Trade only Nifty Index. This system was developed and backtested only for NIFTY Index. So trade in its Futures or Options, as you may deem fit. My recommendation is to choose futures for simplicity. If you want to reduce the trading cost and go with options, trade with deep in the money options, preferably 2 strikes far from the spot price.
3. Trade all signals. Markets trend only 30-35% of the time and hence the system is only accurate to that extend. But system tends to make enough money, in this small trending window, to keep the overall profitability in good health. But one never knows when a big trend may come and when it comes its absolutely imperative that you take it. To ensure that, trade all signals and don't be choosy about what signals you are going to trade. Also I wouldn't recommend using your own analysis to trade this system. Too many drivers will crash the car.
4. Like all trend following systems, this system will have many whipsaws during flat markets along with large trade and account drawdowns. Also some months and even years may not be profitable. But to trade this system profitably, it is necessary to take these in one's stride and keep trading. As the backtester results from 1990 to 2016 proves, this system is profitable overall thus far. Take confidence from that objective fact.
5. Initial capital that you need to have to trade one lot of NIFTY should be atleast - (Margin Money required to take and hold 1 lot position + maximum drawdown amount per lot)*1.2. Be prepared to add more if need be, but the above formula will give a rough idea of what you need to have to start trading and be in the game always.
6. Follow all the 5 rules above religiously as if your life depends on it. If you cant, then don't trade this system; You will certainly loose money.
Accumulation Swing Index The Accumulation Swing Index is a cumulative total of the Swing Index.
The Accumulation Swing Index was developed by Welles Wilder.
The SwingIndex function was developed to help cut through the maze of
Open, High, Low and Close prices to indicate the real strength and direction
of the market. The Swing Index function looks at the Open, High, Low and
Close values for a two-bar period. The theory is that there are four cross-bar
and one intra-bar comparisons that are strong indicators of an up or down day.
The Swing Index returns a number between -100 and 100. If the factors point toward
an up day, then the function value will be positive and vice versa. In this way,
the Swing Index gives us definite short-term swing points, and it can be used to
supplement other methods as a breakout indicator. A breakout is indicated when the
value of the Accumulation Swing Index (ASI) exceeds the ASI value on the day when a
previous significant High Swing Point was made. A downside breakout is indicated when
the value of the ASI drops below the ASI value on a day when a previous significant
low swing point was made.
Since only futures have a relative daily limit value, this function only makes sense
when applied to a futures contract. If you use this function and it only plots a zero
flat line, check the Daily Limit value.
Accumulation Swing Index (ASI) The Accumulation Swing Index is a cumulative total of the Swing Index.
The Accumulation Swing Index was developed by Welles Wilder.
The SwingIndex function was developed to help cut through the maze of
Open, High, Low and Close prices to indicate the real strength and direction
of the market. The Swing Index function looks at the Open, High, Low and
Close values for a two-bar period. The theory is that there are four cross-bar
and one intra-bar comparisons that are strong indicators of an up or down day.
The Swing Index returns a number between -100 and 100. If the factors point toward
an up day, then the function value will be positive and vice versa. In this way,
the Swing Index gives us definite short-term swing points, and it can be used to
supplement other methods as a breakout indicator. A breakout is indicated when the
value of the Accumulation Swing Index (ASI) exceeds the ASI value on the day when a
previous significant High Swing Point was made. A downside breakout is indicated when
the value of the ASI drops below the ASI value on a day when a previous significant
low swing point was made.
Since only futures have a relative daily limit value, this function only makes sense
when applied to a futures contract. If you use this function and it only plots a zero
flat line, check the Daily Limit value.
H1 Z-score + DevVWAP (swing filters)H1 Z-Score + DevVWAP (Swing Filters) — TradingView Indicator
Purpose
A lightweight filter to confirm or fade swing setups (1–5 days) using intermarket context. It measures how unusual the last 1-hour move is (Z-score) and how far price is from session VWAP (DevVWAP). Designed for risk-off proxies (DXY, ZN, VIX/VX) but works on any symbol.
What it shows
H1 Z-Score line
𝑍
=
1h return
𝜎
1h, rolling
Z=
σ
1h, rolling
1h return
using H1 data pulled via request.security.
Guide levels: ±1 (strong), ±1.5 (very strong), ±2 (extreme).
DevVWAP line (optional)
DevVWAP
=
Close
−
VWAP
VWAP
DevVWAP=
VWAP
Close−VWAP
from the current session.
Text panel / status (optional)
Human-readable hint: “PRO long equity”, “CONTRO long equity”, or “Mixed”, depending on Z and the asset’s role.
Inputs
Sessions lookback (default 20): how many sessions to estimate the 1h volatility baseline.
Hours per session (default 23): adjust for Globex vs cash hours.
Show DevVWAP (on/off).
Asset role = Risk-OFF? (true for DXY/ZN/VIX; false for equity indices/ETFs or risk-on FX/crypto).
How to read it (equity swing context)
For Risk-OFF assets (DXY, ZN, VIX/VX):
Z ≤ −1 (down move stronger than usual) and/or DevVWAP < 0 → PRO long equity (risk-on confirmation).
Z ≥ +1 and/or DevVWAP > 0 → CONTRO long equity (risk-off pressure).
For Risk-ON assets (set “Risk-OFF?” = false), invert the logic.
Typical use with a swing setup (Break & Retest):
If your setup is valid, add +10–15% confidence when ≥2 filters align (e.g., DXY Z ≤ −1 and below VWAP).
If signals are mixed, halve size (Reduce).
If ≥2 filters oppose, skip new entries (OFF).
Why it helps
Standardizes “strong vs normal”: Z-score compares the current 1h impulse to its own 20-session history.
Anchors to fair value: DevVWAP tells you if the filter asset is trading above/below its session value.
Portable: same logic across ES/FDAX/NQ/FESX (just apply the indicator to the filter symbols).
Practical tips
Symbols: prefer futures or liquid proxies (DX or 6E for DXY, ZN for UST 10y, VX for VIX future) so VWAP is meaningful.
Timeframe setting: the script fetches H1 internally; you can run it on any chart TF.
Labels vs timeframe: If you enable on-chart labels, do not pass a timeframe argument in indicator() (Pine forbids side effects with fixed TF).
Smoothing: keep 20 sessions; shorten only if regime shifts make the baseline stale.
Don’t trade it alone: it’s a filter for your swing setup (bias from D1/H4, trigger on H1/M15).
Typical workflow (1 minute)
Open a chart of the filter asset (e.g., DXY future).
Check Z relative to ±1/±1.5 and DevVWAP sign.
Repeat for ZN and VIX/VX.
If ≥2 agree with your trade direction → ON / size full; if mixed → Reduce; if opposed → OFF.
Limitations
Z-score assumes the recent 1h return distribution is a useful baseline; during extreme news this can break.
DevVWAP is session-dependent; ensure your session settings match the instrument’s trading hours.
No entry/exit rules by itself; it’s a context tool to modulate probability and size.
Previous Session Lines — High, Low, and 50% LevelsThis indicator automatically marks the previous completed session’s price range on your chart. You select a daily session window (for example: 09:30–16:00) and the script calculates:
* Previous Session High
* Previous Session Low
* Previous Session 50% (Midpoint)
When a session closes, the indicator draws all three levels on the chart and extends them forward for 24 hours, giving you clean, stable reference levels for the current trading day. Only the most recent session is shown; older sessions are automatically removed.
These levels are commonly used by day traders and swing traders to identify:
* Key support and resistance zones
* Breakout or rejection levels
* Market bias for the new session
* Areas where liquidity tends to accumulate
* Price reaction levels during overnight or intraday trading
Because the lines do not update in real time during the session, the levels remain static, accurate, and truly represent the completed session.
Settings users can adjust:
Session Settings:
* Start and end time of the session (repeats daily)
* Custom session name, which appears on the line labels
Line Appearance:
* Color
* Line thickness
* Line style (solid, dashed, dotted)
Label Appearance:
* Text size (tiny to huge)
* Text color automatically adjusts to contrast with the selected line color
Why this indicator is useful:
* Makes prior session structure immediately visible
* Helps identify high-probability reaction areas
* Shows only one session to reduce clutter
* Lines stay stable regardless of chart zoom or scaling
* Labels stay aligned at the right side of the chart
* Works on all timeframes, including extended hours and crypto charts
This tool is ideal for traders who rely on structured session analysis, including day traders, futures traders, forex traders, crypto traders, and anyone using session highs and lows to guide trading decisions.
This was developed to create an auto-mapping tool to comply with MrZinc's "London 50" strategy. You can learn more about that on his YouTube channel www.youtube.com
You can follow my YouTube trading channel here
www.youtube.com
ATR or % Based Trailing Stop for Delta Exchange (trade_crush)This indicator calculates and visually displays a dynamic trailing stop line on the chart based on either the Average True Range (ATR) or a fixed percentage of the current close price. Designed especially for futures or crypto traders using Delta Exchange, it helps determine where to place trailing stop loss orders to manage risk effectively.
HTF Candles Pro by MurshidFx# HTF Candles Pro by MurshidFx
## Professional Trading Indicator for Multi-Timeframe Market Structure Analysis
**HTF Candles Pro** is an advanced, open-source trading indicator that synthesizes Higher Timeframe (HTF) candle visualization with CISD (Change in State of Delivery) detection, providing comprehensive market structure analysis across multiple timeframes. Designed for traders at all experience levels—from scalpers to swing traders—this tool enables precise alignment of trades with higher timeframe momentum while identifying critical market structure transitions.
---
## Core Functionality
This indicator integrates three essential analytical frameworks:
- **HTF Candle Visualization** – Inspired by the innovative work of Fadi x MMT's MTF Candles indicator
- **CISD Detection System** – Algorithmic identification of significant market structure reversals
- **Intelligent Session Level Management** – Automated consolidation of overlapping session markers for enhanced chart clarity
The result is a sophisticated yet streamlined analytical tool that delivers actionable market insights with minimal visual complexity.
---
## Feature Set
### Higher Timeframe Candle Analysis
Monitor higher timeframe price action seamlessly without chart switching. The indicator employs automatic HTF selection based on current timeframe, with manual override capability.
**Components:**
- **Primary HTF Display**: Automatically positioned adjacent to current price action
- **Secondary HTF Display**: Optional dual-timeframe analysis capability
- **Adaptive Time Labeling**: Context-aware formatting (intraday times, day names, week numbers)
- **Real-Time Countdown**: Optional timer displaying remaining time until HTF candle close
- **Customizable Color Schemes**: Full color customization for bullish and bearish candles
### CISD Detection (Change in State of Delivery)
The CISD system identifies critical inflection points where market structure undergoes directional change, signaling potential trend reversals or continuations.
**Mechanism:**
- **Market Structure Monitoring**: Continuous tracking of swing highs and lows
- **Liquidity Sweep Detection**: Identification of stop-hunt patterns preceding reversals
- **Reversal Confirmation**: Validation-based CISD level plotting upon structure break confirmation
- **Clear Visual Signals**: Bullish CISD (blue) and bearish CISD (red) demarcation
- **Optimized Display**: Default 5-bar line length (adjustable) minimizes chart clutter
**Technical Definition:**
CISD occurs when price breaches structure in one direction—typically sweeping liquidity and triggering stops—then reverses to break structure in the opposite direction, indicating a fundamental shift in market delivery bias.
### Intelligent Session Level Management
Eliminates visual clutter caused by overlapping session opens at identical price levels through automated consolidation.
**Functionality:**
- **Automatic Consolidation**: Merges multiple concurrent session opens into single reference lines
- **Combined Labeling**: Creates unified labels (e.g., "Week-Day Open," "4H-Day-Week Open")
- **Enhanced Clarity**: Maintains professional chart aesthetics while preserving all relevant information
**Supported Session Intervals:**
- 30-Minute Opens
- 4-Hour Opens
- Daily Opens
- Weekly Opens
- Monthly Opens
### Advanced Market Structure Tools
**Liquidity Sweep Identification:**
Highlights price wicks extending beyond previous HTF extremes that close within range—characteristic liquidity grab patterns.
**HTF Midpoint Reference:**
Displays the 50% retracement level of the most recent completed HTF candle, serving as a key reference for entries and profit targets.
**HTF Opening Price:**
Tracks current HTF candle open price, frequently functioning as dynamic support or resistance.
**Interval Demarcation:**
Visual separators defining HTF period boundaries for enhanced temporal clarity.
### Information Dashboard
Compact, customizable dashboard displaying:
- Current symbol and active timeframe
- HTF candle countdown timer
- Active trading session (Asia/London/New York)
- Current date and time
Flexible positioning: configurable for any chart corner.
---
## Default Configuration
Optimized settings for immediate professional-grade chart presentation:
- **Secondary HTF**: Disabled (enable for multi-timeframe comparative analysis)
- **CISD Bullish Color**: Blue (#0080ff) – optimal visibility with reduced eye strain
- **CISD Line Width**: 1 pixel – subtle yet discernible
- **CISD Line Length**: 5 bars – balanced visibility without excessive clutter
- **Session Opens**: Smart consolidation enabled – eliminates overlapping labels
---
## Application Strategies
### Trend Following
1. Monitor CISD confirmations aligned with HTF trend direction
2. Utilize HTF candle color for directional bias confirmation
3. Execute entries on pullbacks to HTF midpoint or open price levels
### Reversal Trading
1. Identify counter-trend CISD formations
2. Await HTF candle close confirming new directional bias
3. Use session opens as secondary confirmation levels
### Scalping
1. Trade exclusively in HTF candle direction
2. Employ lower timeframe CISD signals for precise entry timing
3. Target HTF midpoint or subsequent session open levels
### Structure-Based Trading
1. Mark liquidity sweep levels as potential reversal zones
2. Monitor CISD formations at key session opens
3. Confirm trend changes via HTF candle closes
---
## Customization Parameters
Comprehensive customization options:
- **Color Schemes**: Independent control of bull/bear candles, borders, CISD signals, session levels
- **Dimensional Settings**: Candle width, line thickness, label sizing
- **Display Quantities**: HTF candle count (1-10 range)
- **Positioning**: Candle offset, dashboard placement, label positioning
- **Line Styles**: Solid, dashed, or dotted rendering
- **Timeframe Selection**: Manual secondary HTF specification
---
## Attribution
**HTF Candle Visualization:**
The HTF candle rendering methodology draws inspiration from Fadi x MMT's "MTF Candles" indicator. Their elegant implementation of multi-timeframe candle visualization provided valuable reference for this development. Recognition and appreciation to their contribution to the TradingView community.
**CISD Detection:**
Proprietary CISD detection algorithm engineered to identify market structure transitions with high signal clarity and reduced false positive rate.
**Session Level Consolidation:**
Custom-developed intelligent grouping system addressing the common challenge of overlapping session labels at coincident price levels.
---
## Open Source License
This indicator is released as open source for the TradingView community. Permitted uses include:
- Implementation in live trading
- Educational study for Pine Script learning
- Personal modification and customization
- Distribution among trading communities
Community contributions, improvements, and derivative works are welcomed and encouraged.
---
## Implementation Guide
1. **Installation**: Click "Add to Chart"
2. **Configuration Access**: Open indicator settings panel
3. **Initial Use**: Default settings provide optimal starting configuration
4. **Optional Features**: Enable secondary HTF for multi-timeframe analysis
5. **Theme Integration**: Adjust color schemes to match chart aesthetics
---
## Best Practices
**Timeframe Optimization:**
- 1-5 minute charts: Optimal with 15m or 1H HTF
- 15-30 minute charts: Effective with 4H HTF
- 1-4 hour charts: Suitable for Daily HTF
- Daily charts: Best utilized with Weekly/Monthly HTF
**CISD Trading Guidelines:**
- Require CISD confirmation before position entry
- Prioritize CISD signals at significant levels (session opens, HTF midpoints)
- Confirm CISD direction aligns with HTF candle bias
- Apply contextual filtering—not all CISD signals warrant trades
**Session Open Strategy:**
- Weekly opens typically provide robust support/resistance
- Daily opens offer reliable intraday reference points
- 4-Hour opens effective for short-term scalping
- Consolidated labels (e.g., "Week-Day Open") indicate confluence zones with elevated significance
---
## Technical Specifications
**Performance Optimization:**
- Intelligent object management prevents TradingView rendering limits
- Efficient array processing for session consolidation
- Proper memory management through systematic object deletion
- Consistent performance across all timeframe ranges
**Compatibility:**
- Universal timeframe support
- Optimized for all market types (forex, stocks, crypto, futures)
- Minimal computational overhead
---
## Support & Development
**Feedback Channels:**
- Comment section for user feedback and suggestions
- Bug reports and feature requests welcomed
- Community-driven enhancement consideration
**Documentation:**
- Well-commented source code for learning purposes
- Clear section organization for easy navigation
- Comprehensive type definitions for structural clarity
- Educational value for market structure concept understanding
---
## Version Information
**Version:** 1.0 (Initial Release)
**License:** Open Source
**Category:** Multi-Timeframe Analysis | Market Structure
**Compatibility:** All Timeframes
**Language:** Pine Script v5
---
**For optimal results:**
- Provide feedback through comments
- Share with trading communities
- Submit enhancement suggestions
- Report technical issues for resolution
**Professional Support:**
Available through comment section for technical inquiries, implementation questions, and feature requests.
---
*Developed for the TradingView trading community | Professional-grade market structure analysis | Open source contribution*
Michael's Custom Watermark🔷 MICHAEL'S CUSTOM WATERMARK INDICATOR
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
📊 OVERVIEW
A comprehensive chart watermark overlay that displays essential fundamental and technical information for stocks in a clean, customizable table format. Perfect for traders who want quick access to key metrics without cluttering their charts.
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
✨ KEY FEATURES
📊 Fundamental Data Display — Shows Industry, Sector, Market Cap, and P/E Ratio
📅 Earnings Information — Displays next earnings date with countdown timer
📈 ATR Volatility Indicator — 14-day ATR with color-coded visual alerts (🔴🟡🟢)
🎨 Auto Theme Detection — Automatically adjusts text color based on chart background
⚙️ Fully Customizable — Position, colors, size, and displayed metrics all adjustable
🏢 GICS Sector Mapping — Heuristic-based sector classification aligned with industry standards
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
🎯 WHAT MAKES THIS INDICATOR UNIQUE?
Unlike basic watermarks, this indicator provides:
Real-time fundamental data integration
Smart theme-aware color adaptation for both light and dark charts
Configurable volatility alerts using ATR thresholds
Earnings countdown feature to never miss important dates
Optimized display that only shows relevant data for the current symbol type
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
📖 HOW TO USE
1. BASIC SETUP
Add the indicator to your chart. By default, it displays in the top-left corner with all features enabled.
2. POSITIONING
Vertical Location: Top, Middle, or Bottom
Horizontal Location: Left, Center, or Right
Vertical Offset: Fine-tune position with 0-50 pixel offset from top
3. CUSTOMIZATION OPTIONS
TEXT APPEARANCE:
Auto Text Color — Enable to automatically adapt text color to your chart theme
Manual Color — Set a fixed text color if auto-color is disabled
Text Size — Choose from Huge, Large, Normal, or Small
Theme Colors — Customize text color for light and dark backgrounds separately
DATA DISPLAY TOGGLES:
Show Industry & Sector — Display heuristic-based GICS-aligned sector and industry classification
Show Market Cap — View market capitalization in T/B/M format
Show P/E Ratio — Display Price-to-Earnings ratio (stocks only)
Show ATR (14-Day) — Display Average True Range with percentage and visual indicator
Show Next Earnings — Display upcoming earnings information
Show Earnings Countdown — Show days remaining until next earnings (requires earnings display)
4. ATR VOLATILITY ALERTS
Configure custom thresholds to monitor volatility:
Red Threshold — ATR percentage that triggers red alert 🔴 (default: 6%)
Yellow Threshold — ATR percentage that triggers yellow alert 🟡 (default: 3%)
Green — Shows automatically when ATR is below yellow threshold 🟢
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
📐 UNDERSTANDING THE DISPLAY
🏢 SECTOR & INDUSTRY
Shows the GICS sector classification followed by the specific industry. The indicator uses heuristic-based mapping to align TradingView sectors with standard GICS classifications. Note that this mapping is based on keyword detection and industry analysis, so while generally accurate, it may not perfectly match official GICS classifications in all cases.
💰 MARKET CAP
Displays market capitalization using standard abbreviations:
T = Trillion
B = Billion
M = Million
📊 P/E RATIO
Shows the trailing twelve-month Price-to-Earnings ratio. Only displayed for stocks when enabled. Shows "N/A" if data is unavailable.
📈 ATR (14-DAY)
Displays the 14-period Average True Range in both absolute value and percentage terms, with a color-coded indicator:
🔴 Red: High volatility (above red threshold)
🟡 Yellow: Moderate volatility (between yellow and red thresholds)
🟢 Green: Low volatility (below yellow threshold)
📅 EARNINGS
Shows earnings information in three formats:
"X days remaining" — When countdown is enabled and earnings date is known
"Upcoming" — When date is in the future but countdown is disabled
"Recently Reported" — When earnings just occurred
"N/A" — When no earnings data is available
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
⚙️ TECHNICAL DETAILS
SUPPORTED INSTRUMENTS:
Optimized for stocks with full fundamental data
Works with other instruments (crypto, forex, futures) but only displays applicable metrics
Automatically suppresses irrelevant data (e.g., P/E for non-stocks)
PERFORMANCE:
Lightweight overlay with minimal resource usage
Updates only on last bar for efficiency
No historical recalculation needed
COMPATIBILITY:
Pine Script v6
Works on all timeframes
Compatible with all chart types
Auto-adapts to theme changes
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
💡 TIPS & BEST PRACTICES
Enable Auto Text Color for seamless theme switching between light and dark modes
Adjust vertical offset to avoid overlap with price action in high-volatility periods
Use ATR thresholds appropriate to your trading style and asset class
Disable features you don't use to keep the watermark clean and focused
Position in corners to maximize chart viewing space
Use smaller text size for multi-panel layouts
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
🔧 TROUBLESHOOTING
"N/A" SHOWING FOR P/E RATIO:
This is normal for non-stock instruments
May occur for stocks with negative earnings
Check if fundamental data is available for the symbol
EARNINGS SHOWING "N/A":
Earnings data may not be available for all stocks
Check TradingView's data coverage for your symbol
TEXT COLOR NOT VISIBLE:
Enable Auto Text Color feature
Manually set text color to contrast with your chart background
Adjust custom light/dark text colors in settings
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
⚠️ DISCLAIMER
This indicator is for informational purposes only. The fundamental data displayed is sourced from TradingView's data providers. Always verify critical information before making trading decisions. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
If you find this indicator helpful, please give it a boost 🚀 and share your feedback in the comments!
Version: 1.0
Pine Script Version: v6
Created by: Michael
NQ Scalping WMAThis indicator plots two Weighted Moving Averages (WMAs) derived from the high and close to visualize short-term momentum extremes on NQ (Nasdaq futures). I built it for myself for scalping reversals on the 1-minute timeframe.
The area between the upper WMA (“Top-Source”) and lower WMA (“Bot-Source”) is filled with contextual color: green when price is above the top WMA, red when price is below the bottom WMA, and neutral gray otherwise. This makes it easy to spot overextensions, potential snap-back zones, and quick mean-reversion opportunities. Inputs include WMA length, line color, and separate sources for top/bottom WMAs, allowing fast tuning for changing intraday volatility.
The original code I used to make this is from PlayBit EMA by FFriZz
DAO - Demand Advanced Oscillator# DAO - Demand Advanced Oscillator
## 📊 Overview
DAO (Demand Advanced Oscillator) is a powerful momentum oscillator that measures buying and selling pressure by analyzing consecutive high-low relationships. It helps identify market extremes, divergences, and potential trend reversals.
**Values range from 0 to 1:**
- **Above 0.70** = Overbought (potential reversal down)
- **Below 0.30** = Oversold (potential reversal up)
- **0.30 - 0.70** = Neutral zone
---
## ✨ Key Features
✅ **Automatic Divergence Detection**
- Bullish divergences (price lower low + DAO higher low)
- Bearish divergences (price higher high + DAO lower high)
- Visual lines connecting divergence points
✅ **Multi-Timeframe Analysis**
- View higher timeframe DAO on current chart
- Perfect for trend alignment strategies
✅ **Signal Line (EMA)**
- Customizable EMA for trend confirmation
- Crossover signals for momentum shifts
✅ **Real-Time Statistics Dashboard**
- Current DAO value
- Market status (Overbought/Oversold/Neutral)
- Trend direction indicator
✅ **Complete Alert System**
- Overbought/Oversold signals
- Bullish/Bearish divergences
- Signal line crosses
- Level crosses
✅ **Fully Customizable**
- Adjustable periods and levels
- Customizable colors and zones
- Toggle features on/off
---
## 📈 Trading Signals
### 1. Divergences (Most Powerful)
**Bullish Divergence:**
- Price makes lower low
- DAO makes higher low
- Signal: Strong reversal up likely
**Bearish Divergence:**
- Price makes higher high
- DAO makes lower high
- Signal: Strong reversal down likely
### 2. Overbought/Oversold
**Overbought (>0.70):**
- Market may be overextended
- Consider taking profits or looking for shorts
- Can remain overbought in strong trends
**Oversold (<0.30):**
- Market may be oversold
- Consider buying opportunities
- Can remain oversold in strong downtrends
### 3. Signal Line Crossovers
**Bullish Cross:**
- DAO crosses above signal line
- Momentum turning positive
**Bearish Cross:**
- DAO crosses below signal line
- Momentum turning negative
### 4. Level Crosses
**Cross Above 0.30:** Exiting oversold zone (potential uptrend)
**Cross Below 0.70:** Exiting overbought zone (potential downtrend)
---
## ⚙️ Default Settings
📊 Oscillator Period: 14
Number of bars for calculation
📈 Signal Line Period: 9
EMA period for signal line
🔴 Overbought Level: 0.70
Upper threshold
🟢 Oversold Level: 0.30
Lower threshold
🎯 Divergence Detection: ON
Auto divergence identification
⏰ Multi-Timeframe: OFF
Higher TF overlay (optional)
All parameters are fully customizable!
---
## 🔔 Alerts
Six pre-configured alerts available:
1. DAO Overbought
2. DAO Oversold
3. DAO Bullish Divergence
4. DAO Bearish Divergence
5. DAO Signal Cross Up
6. DAO Signal Cross Down
**Setup:** Right-click indicator → Add Alert → Choose condition
---
## 💡 How to Use
### Best Practices:
✅ Focus on divergences (strongest signals)
✅ Combine with support/resistance levels
✅ Use multiple timeframes for confirmation
✅ Wait for price action confirmation
✅ Practice proper risk management
### Avoid:
❌ Trading on indicator alone
❌ Fighting strong trends
❌ Ignoring market context
❌ Overtrading
### Recommended Settings by Trading Style:
**Day Trading:** Period 7-10, All alerts ON
**Swing Trading:** Period 14-21, Divergence alerts
**Scalping:** Period 5-7, Signal crosses
**Position Trading:** Period 21-30, Weekly/Daily TF
---
## 🌍 Markets & Timeframes
**Works on all markets:**
- Forex (all pairs)
- Stocks (all exchanges)
- Cryptocurrencies
- Commodities
- Indices
- Futures
**Works on all timeframes:** 1m to Monthly
---
## 📊 How It Works
DAO calculates the ratio of buying pressure to total market pressure:
1. **Calculate Buying Pressure (DemandMax):**
- If current high > previous high: DemandMax = difference
- Otherwise: DemandMax = 0
2. **Calculate Selling Pressure (DemandMin):**
- If previous low > current low: DemandMin = difference
- Otherwise: DemandMin = 0
3. **Apply Smoothing:**
- Calculate SMA of DemandMax over N periods
- Calculate SMA of DemandMin over N periods
4. **Final Formula:**
```
DAO = SMA(DemandMax) / (SMA(DemandMax) + SMA(DemandMin))
```
This produces a normalized value (0-1) representing market demand strength.
---
## 🎯 Trading Strategies
### Strategy 1: Divergence Trading
- Wait for divergence label
- Confirm at support/resistance
- Enter on confirming candle
- Stop loss beyond recent swing
- Target: opposite level or 0.50
### Strategy 2: Overbought/Oversold
- Best for ranging markets
- Wait for extreme readings
- Enter on reversal from extremes
- Target: middle line (0.50)
### Strategy 3: Trend Following
- Identify trend direction first
- Use DAO to time entries in trend direction only
- Enter on pullbacks to oversold (uptrend) or overbought (downtrend)
- Trade with the trend
### Strategy 4: Multi-Timeframe
- Enable MTF feature
- Trade only when both timeframes align
- Higher TF = trend direction
- Lower TF = precise entry
---
## 📂 Category
**Primary:** Oscillators
**Secondary:** Statistics, Volatility, Momentum
---
## 🏷️ Tags
dao, oscillator, momentum, overbought-oversold, divergence, reversal, demand-indicator, price-exhaustion, statistics, volatility, forex, stocks, crypto, multi-timeframe, technical-analysis
---
## ⚠️ Disclaimer
**This indicator is for educational purposes only.** It does not constitute financial advice. Trading involves substantial risk of loss. Always conduct your own research, use proper risk management, and consult with financial professionals before making trading decisions. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
---
## 📄 License
Open source - Free to use for personal trading, modify as needed, and share with attribution.
---
**Version:** 1.0
**Status:** Production Ready ✅
**Pine Script:** v5
**Trademark-Free:** 100% Safe to Publish
---
*Made with 💙 for traders worldwide*
MA SMART Angle
### 📊 WHAT IS MA SMART ANGLE?
**MA SMART Angle** is an advanced momentum and trend detection indicator that analyzes the angles (slopes) of multiple moving averages to generate clear, non-repainting BUY and SELL signals.
**Original Concept Credit:** This indicator builds upon the "MA Angles" concept originally created by **JD** (also known as Duyck). The core angle calculation methodology and Jurik Moving Average (JMA) implementation by **Everget** are preserved from the original open-source work. The angle calculation formula was contributed by **KyJ**. This enhanced version is published with respect to the open-source nature of the original indicator.
Original indicator reference: "ma angles - JD" by Duyck
---
## 🎯 ORIGINALITY & VALUE PROPOSITION
### **What Makes This Different from the Original:**
While the original "MA Angles" by **JD** provided excellent angle visualization, it lacked actionable entry signals. **MA SMART Angle** addresses this by adding:
**1. Clear Entry/Exit Signals**
- Explicit BUY/SELL arrows based on angle crossovers, momentum confirmation, and MA alignment
- No guessing when to enter trades - the indicator tells you exactly when conditions align
**2. Non-Repainting Logic**
- All signals use confirmed historical data (shifted by 2 bars minimum)
- Critical for backtesting reliability and live trading confidence
- Original indicator could repaint signals on current bar
**3. Dual Signal System**
- **Simple Mode:** More frequent signals based on angle crossovers + momentum (for active traders)
- **Strict Mode:** Requires full multi-MA alignment + momentum confirmation (for conservative traders)
- Adaptable to different trading styles and risk tolerances
**4. Smart Signal Filtering**
- **Anti-spam cooldown:** Prevents duplicate signals within configurable bar count
- **No-trade zone detection:** Filters out low-conviction sideways markets automatically
- **Multi-timeframe MA alignment:** Ensures all moving averages agree on direction before signaling
**5. Enhanced Visualization**
- Large, clear BUY/SELL arrows with descriptive labels
- Color-coded backgrounds for market states (trending vs. ranging)
- Momentum histogram showing acceleration/deceleration in real-time
- Live status table displaying trend strength, angle value, momentum, and MA alignment
**6. Professional Alert System**
- Four distinct alert conditions: BUY Signal, SELL Signal, Strong BUY, Strong SELL
- Enables automated trade notifications and strategy integration
**7. Modified MA Periods**
- Original used EMA(27), EMA(83), EMA(278)
- Enhanced version uses faster EMA(3), EMA(8), EMA(13) for more responsive signals
- Better suited for modern volatile markets and shorter timeframes
---
## 📐 HOW IT WORKS - TECHNICAL EXPLANATION
### **Core Methodology:**
The indicator calculates angles (slopes) for five key moving averages:
- **JMA (Jurik Moving Average)** - Smooth, lag-reduced trend line (original implementation by **Everget**)
- **JMA Fast** - Responsive momentum indicator with higher power parameter
- **MA27 (EMA 3)** - Primary fast-moving average for signal generation
- **MA83 (EMA 8)** - Medium-term trend confirmation
- **MA278 (EMA 13)** - Slower trend filter
### **Angle Calculation Formula (by KyJ):**
```
angle = arctan((MA - MA ) / ATR(14)) × (180 / π)
```
**Why ATR normalization?**
- Makes angles comparable across different instruments (forex, stocks, crypto)
- Makes angles comparable across different timeframes
- Accounts for volatility - a 10-point move in different assets has different significance
**Angle Interpretation:**
- **> 15°** = Strong trend (momentum accelerating)
- **0° to 15°** = Weak trend (momentum present but moderate)
- **-2° to +2°** = No-trade zone (sideways/choppy market)
- **< -15°** = Strong downtrend
### **Signal Generation Logic:**
#### **BUY Signal Conditions:**
1. MA27 angle crosses above 0° (upward momentum initiates)
2. All three EMAs (3, 8, 13) pointing upward (trend alignment confirmed)
3. Momentum is positive for 2+ bars (acceleration, not deceleration)
4. Angle exceeds minimum threshold (not in no-trade zone)
5. Cooldown period passed (prevents signal spam)
#### **SELL Signal Conditions:**
1. MA27 angle crosses below 0° (downward momentum initiates)
2. All three EMAs pointing downward (downtrend alignment)
3. Momentum is negative for 2+ bars
4. Angle below negative threshold (not in no-trade zone)
5. Cooldown period passed
#### **Strong BUY+ / SELL+ Signals:**
Additional entry opportunities when JMA Fast crosses JMA Slow while maintaining strong directional angle - indicates momentum acceleration within established trend.
---
## 🔧 HOW TO USE
### **Recommended Settings by Trading Style:**
**Scalpers / Day Traders:**
- Signal Type: **Simple**
- Minimum Angle: **3-5°**
- Cooldown Bars: **3-5 bars**
- Timeframes: 1m, 5m, 15m
**Swing Traders:**
- Signal Type: **Strict**
- Minimum Angle: **7-10°**
- Cooldown Bars: **8-12 bars**
- Timeframes: 1H, 4H, Daily
**Position Traders:**
- Signal Type: **Strict**
- Minimum Angle: **10-15°**
- Cooldown Bars: **15-20 bars**
- Timeframes: Daily, Weekly
### **Parameter Descriptions:**
**1. Source** (default: OHLC4)
- Price data used for MA calculations
- OHLC4 provides smoothest angles
- Close is more responsive but noisier
**2. Threshold for No-Trade Zones** (default: 2°)
- Angles below this are considered sideways/ranging
- Increase for stricter filtering of choppy markets
- Decrease to allow signals in quieter trending periods
**3. Signal Type** (Simple vs. Strict)
- **Simple:** Angle crossover OR (trend + momentum)
- **Strict:** Angle crossover AND all MAs aligned AND momentum confirmed
- Start with Simple, switch to Strict if too many false signals
**4. Minimum Angle for Signal** (default: 5°)
- Only generate signals when angle exceeds this threshold
- Higher values = stronger trends required
- Lower values = more sensitive to momentum changes
**5. Cooldown Bars** (default: 5)
- Minimum bars between consecutive signals
- Prevents spam during volatile chop
- Scale with your timeframe (higher TF = more bars)
**6. Color Bars** (default: true)
- Colors chart bars based on signal state
- Green = bullish conditions, Red = bearish conditions
- Can disable if you prefer clean price bars
**7. Background Colors**
- **Yellow background** = No-trade zone (low angle, ranging market)
- **Green flash** = BUY signal generated
- **Red flash** = SELL signal generated
- All customizable or can be disabled
---
## 📊 INTERPRETING THE INDICATOR
### **Visual Elements:**
**Main Chart Window:**
- **Thick Lime/Fuchsia Line** = MA27 angle (primary signal line)
- **Medium Green/Red Line** = MA83 angle (trend confirmation)
- **Thin Green/Red Line** = MA278 angle (slow trend filter)
- **Aqua/Orange Line** = JMA Fast (momentum detector)
- **Green/Red Area** = JMA slope (overall trend context)
- **Blue/Purple Histogram** = Momentum (angle acceleration/deceleration)
**Signal Arrows:**
- **Large Green ▲ "BUY"** = Primary buy signal (all conditions met)
- **Small Green ▲ "BUY+"** = Strong momentum buy (JMA fast cross)
- **Large Red ▼ "SELL"** = Primary sell signal (all conditions met)
- **Small Red ▼ "SELL+"** = Strong momentum sell (JMA fast cross)
**Status Table (Top Right):**
- **Angle:** Current MA27 angle in degrees
- **Trend:** Classification (STRONG UP/DOWN, UP/DOWN, FLAT)
- **Momentum:** Acceleration state (ACCEL UP/DN, Up/Down)
- **MAs:** Alignment status (ALL UP/DOWN, Mixed)
- **Zone:** Trading zone status (ACTIVE vs. NO TRADE)
- **Last:** Bars since last signal
### **Trading Strategies:**
**Strategy 1: Pure Signal Following**
- Enter LONG on BUY signal
- Exit on SELL signal
- Use stop-loss at recent swing low/high
- Works best on trending instruments
**Strategy 2: Confirmation with Price Action**
- Wait for BUY signal + bullish candlestick pattern
- Wait for SELL signal + bearish candlestick pattern
- Increases win rate by filtering premature signals
- Recommended for beginners
**Strategy 3: Momentum Acceleration**
- Use BUY+/SELL+ signals for adding to positions
- Only take these in direction of primary signal
- Scalp quick moves during momentum spikes
- For experienced traders
**Strategy 4: Mean Reversion in No-Trade Zones**
- When status shows "NO TRADE", fade extremes
- Wait for angle to exit no-trade zone for reversal
- Contrarian approach for range-bound markets
- Requires tight stops
---
## ⚠️ LIMITATIONS & DISCLAIMERS
**What This Indicator DOES:**
✅ Measures momentum direction and strength via angle analysis
✅ Generates signals when multiple conditions align
✅ Filters out low-conviction sideways markets
✅ Provides visual clarity on trend state
**What This Indicator DOES NOT:**
❌ Predict future price movements with certainty
❌ Guarantee profitable trades (no indicator can)
❌ Work equally well on all instruments/timeframes
❌ Replace proper risk management and position sizing
**Known Limitations:**
- **Lagging Nature:** Like all moving averages, signals occur after momentum begins
- **Whipsaw Risk:** Can generate false signals in volatile, directionless markets
- **Optimization Required:** Parameters need adjustment for different assets
- **Not a Complete System:** Should be combined with risk management, position sizing, and other analysis
**Best Performance Conditions:**
- Strong trending markets (crypto bull runs, stock breakouts)
- Liquid instruments (major forex pairs, large-cap stocks)
- Appropriate timeframe selection (match to trading style)
- Used alongside support/resistance and volume analysis
---
## 🔔 ALERT SETUP
The indicator includes four alert conditions:
**1. BUY SIGNAL**
- Message: "MA SMART Angle: BUY SIGNAL! Angle crossed up with momentum"
- Use for: Primary long entries
**2. SELL SIGNAL**
- Message: "MA SMART Angle: SELL SIGNAL! Angle crossed down with momentum"
- Use for: Primary short entries or long exits
**3. Strong BUY**
- Message: "MA SMART Angle: Strong BUY momentum - JMA fast crossed up"
- Use for: Adding to longs or aggressive entries
**4. Strong SELL**
- Message: "MA SMART Angle: Strong SELL momentum - JMA fast crossed down"
- Use for: Adding to shorts or aggressive exits
**Setting Up Alerts:**
1. Right-click indicator → "Add Alert on MA SMART Angle"
2. Select desired condition from dropdown
3. Choose notification method (popup, email, webhook)
4. Set alert expiration (typically "Once Per Bar Close")
---
## 📚 EDUCATIONAL VALUE
This indicator serves as an excellent learning tool for understanding:
**1. Angle-Based Momentum Analysis**
- Traditional indicators show MA crossovers
- This shows the *rate of change* (velocity) of MAs
- Teaches traders to think in terms of momentum acceleration
**2. Multi-Timeframe Confirmation**
- Shows how fast, medium, and slow MAs interact
- Demonstrates importance of trend alignment
- Helps develop patience for high-probability setups
**3. Signal Quality vs. Quantity Tradeoff**
- Simple mode = more signals, more noise
- Strict mode = fewer signals, higher quality
- Teaches discretionary filtering skills
**4. Market State Recognition**
- Visual distinction between trending and ranging markets
- Helps traders avoid trading choppy conditions
- Develops "market context" awareness
---
## 🔄 DIFFERENCES FROM OTHER MA INDICATORS
**vs. Traditional MA Crossovers:**
- Measures momentum (angle) rather than just price crossing MA
- Provides earlier signals as angles change before price crosses
- Filters better for sideways markets using no-trade zones
**vs. MACD:**
- Uses multiple MAs instead of just two
- ATR normalization makes it universal across instruments
- Visual angle representation more intuitive than histogram
**vs. Supertrend:**
- Not based on ATR bands but on MA slope analysis
- Provides graduated strength indication (not just binary trend)
- Less prone to whipsaw in low volatility
**vs. Original "MA Angles" by JD:**
- Adds explicit entry/exit signals (original had none)
- Implements no-repaint logic for reliability
- Includes signal filtering and quality controls
- Provides dual signal systems (Simple/Strict)
- Enhanced visualization and status monitoring
- Uses faster MA periods (3/8/13 vs 27/83/278) for modern markets
---
## 📖 CODE STRUCTURE (for Pine Script learners)
This indicator demonstrates:
**Advanced Pine Script Techniques:**
- Custom function implementation (JMA, angle calculation)
- Var declarations for stateful tracking
- Table creation for HUD display
- Multi-condition signal logic
- Alert system integration
- Proper use of historical references for no-repaint
**Code Organization:**
- Modular function definitions (JMA, angle)
- Clear separation of concerns (inputs, calculations, plotting, alerts)
- Extensive commenting for maintainability
- Best practices for Pine Script v5
**Learning Resources:**
- Study the JMA function to understand adaptive smoothing
- Examine angle calculation for ATR normalization technique
- Review signal logic for multi-condition confirmation patterns
- Analyze anti-spam filtering for state management
The code is open-source - feel free to study, modify, and improve upon it!
---
## 🙏 CREDITS & ATTRIBUTION
**Original Concepts:**
- **"ma angles - JD" by JD (Duyck)** - Core angle calculation methodology and indicator concept
Original open-source indicator on TradingView Community Scripts
- **JMA (Jurik Moving Average) implementation by Everget** - Smooth, low-lag moving average function
Acknowledged in original JD indicator code
- **Angle Calculation formula by KyJ** - Mathematical formula for converting MA slope to degrees using ATR normalization
Acknowledged in original JD indicator code comments
**Enhancements in This Version:**
- Signal generation logic - Original implementation for this indicator
- No-repaint confirmation system - Original implementation
- Dual signal modes (Simple/Strict) - Original implementation
- Visual enhancements and status table - Original implementation
- Alert system and signal filtering - Original implementation
- Modified MA periods (3/8/13 instead of 27/83/278) - Optimization for modern markets
**Open Source Philosophy:**
This indicator follows the open-source spirit of TradingView and the Pine Script community. The original "ma angles - JD" by JD (Duyck) was published as open-source, enabling this enhanced version. Similarly, this code is published as open-source to allow further community improvements.
---
## ⚡ QUICK START GUIDE
**For New Users:**
1. Add indicator to chart
2. Start with default settings (Simple mode)
3. Wait for BUY signal (green arrow)
4. Observe how price behaves after signal
5. Check status table to understand market state
6. Adjust parameters based on your instrument/timeframe
**For Experienced Traders:**
1. Switch to Strict mode for higher quality signals
2. Increase cooldown bars to reduce frequency
3. Raise minimum angle threshold for stronger trends
4. Combine with your existing strategy for confirmation
5. Set up alerts for desired signal types
6. Backtest on your preferred instruments
---
## 🎓 RECOMMENDED COMBINATIONS
**Works Well With:**
- **Volume Analysis:** Confirm signals with volume spikes
- **Support/Resistance:** Take signals near key levels
- **RSI/Stochastic:** Avoid overbought/oversold extremes
- **ATR:** Size positions based on volatility
- **Price Action:** Wait for candlestick confirmation
**Complementary Indicators:**
- Order Flow / Footprint (for institutional confirmation)
- Volume Profile (for identifying value areas)
- VWAP (for intraday mean reversion reference)
- Fibonacci Retracements (for target setting)
---
## 📈 PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
**Realistic Win Rates:**
- Simple Mode: 45-55% (higher frequency, moderate accuracy)
- Strict Mode: 55-65% (lower frequency, higher accuracy)
- Combined with price action: 60-70%
**Best Asset Classes:**
1. **Cryptocurrencies** (strong trends, clear signals)
2. **Forex Major Pairs** (smooth price action, good angles)
3. **Large-Cap Stocks** (trending behavior, liquid)
4. **Index Futures** (trending instruments)
**Challenging Conditions:**
- Low volatility consolidation periods
- News-driven erratic movements
- Thin/illiquid instruments
- Counter-trending markets
---
## 🛡️ RISK DISCLAIMER
**IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE:**
This indicator is for **educational and informational purposes only**. It is **NOT financial advice** and does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument.
**Trading Risks:**
- Trading carries substantial risk of loss
- Past performance does not guarantee future results
- No indicator can predict market movements with certainty
- You can lose more than your initial investment (especially with leverage)
**User Responsibilities:**
- Conduct your own research and due diligence
- Understand the instruments you trade
- Never risk more than you can afford to lose
- Use proper position sizing and risk management
- Consider consulting a licensed financial advisor
**Indicator Limitations:**
- Signals are based on historical data only
- No guarantee of accuracy or profitability
- Parameters must be optimized for your specific use case
- Results vary significantly by market conditions
By using this indicator, you acknowledge and accept all trading risks. The author is not responsible for any financial losses incurred through use of this indicator.
---
## 📧 SUPPORT & FEEDBACK
**Found a bug?** Please report it in the comments with:
- Chart symbol and timeframe
- Parameter settings used
- Description of unexpected behavior
- Screenshot if possible
**Have suggestions?** Share your ideas for improvements!
**Enjoying the indicator?** Leave a like and follow for updates!
Volatility-Targeted Momentum Portfolio [BackQuant]Volatility-Targeted Momentum Portfolio
A complete momentum portfolio engine that ranks assets, targets a user-defined volatility, builds long, short, or delta-neutral books, and reports performance with metrics, attribution, Monte Carlo scenarios, allocation pie, and efficiency scatter plots. This description explains the theory and the mechanics so you can configure, validate, and deploy it with intent.
Table of contents
What the script does at a glance
Momentum, what it is, how to know if it is present
Volatility targeting, why and how it is done here
Portfolio construction modes: Long Only, Short Only, Delta Neutral
Regime filter and when the strategy goes to cash
Transaction cost modelling in this script
Backtest metrics and definitions
Performance attribution chart
Monte Carlo simulation
Scatter plot analysis modes
Asset allocation pie chart
Inputs, presets, and deployment checklist
Suggested workflow
1) What the script does at a glance
Pulls a list of up to 15 tickers, computes a simple momentum score on each over a configurable lookback, then volatility-scales their bar-to-bar return stream to a target annualized volatility.
Ranks assets by raw momentum, selects the top 3 and bottom 3, builds positions according to the chosen mode, and gates exposure with a fast regime filter.
Accumulates a portfolio equity curve with risk and performance metrics, optional benchmark buy-and-hold for comparison, and a full alert suite.
Adds visual diagnostics: performance attribution bars, Monte Carlo forward paths, an allocation pie, and scatter plots for risk-return and factor views.
2) Momentum: definition, detection, and validation
Momentum is the tendency of assets that have performed well to continue to perform well, and of underperformers to continue underperforming, over a specific horizon. You operationalize it by selecting a horizon, defining a signal, ranking assets, and trading the leaders versus laggards subject to risk constraints.
Signal choices . Common signals include cumulative return over a lookback window, regression slope on log-price, or normalized rate-of-change. This script uses cumulative return over lookback bars for ranking (variable cr = price/price - 1). It keeps the ranking simple and lets volatility targeting handle risk normalization.
How to know momentum is present .
Leaders and laggards persist across adjacent windows rather than flipping every bar.
Spread between average momentum of leaders and laggards is materially positive in sample.
Cross-sectional dispersion is non-trivial. If everything is flat or highly correlated with no separation, momentum selection will be weak.
Your validation should include a diagnostic that measures whether returns are explained by a momentum regression on the timeseries.
Recommended diagnostic tool . Before running any momentum portfolio, verify that a timeseries exhibits stable directional drift. Use this indicator as a pre-check: It fits a regression to price, exposes slope and goodness-of-fit style context, and helps confirm if there is usable momentum before you force a ranking into a flat regime.
3) Volatility targeting: purpose and implementation here
Purpose . Volatility targeting seeks a more stable risk footprint. High-vol assets get sized down, low-vol assets get sized up, so each contributes more evenly to total risk.
Computation in this script (per asset, rolling):
Return series ret = log(price/price ).
Annualized volatility estimate vol = stdev(ret, lookback) * sqrt(tradingdays).
Leverage multiplier volMult = clamp(targetVol / vol, 0.1, 5.0).
This caps sizing so extremely low-vol assets don’t explode weight and extremely high-vol assets don’t go to zero.
Scaled return stream sr = ret * volMult. This is the per-bar, risk-adjusted building block used in the portfolio combinations.
Interpretation . You are not levering your account on the exchange, you are rescaling the contribution each asset’s daily move has on the modeled equity. In live trading you would reflect this with position sizing or notional exposure.
4) Portfolio construction modes
Cross-sectional ranking . Assets are sorted by cr over the chosen lookback. Top and bottom indices are extracted without ties.
Long Only . Averages the volatility-scaled returns of the top 3 assets: avgRet = mean(sr_top1, sr_top2, sr_top3). Position table shows per-asset leverages and weights proportional to their current volMult.
Short Only . Averages the negative of the volatility-scaled returns of the bottom 3: avgRet = mean(-sr_bot1, -sr_bot2, -sr_bot3). Position table shows short legs.
Delta Neutral . Long the top 3 and short the bottom 3 in equal book sizes. Each side is sized to 50 percent notional internally, with weights within each side proportional to volMult. The return stream mixes the two sides: avgRet = mean(sr_top1,sr_top2,sr_top3, -sr_bot1,-sr_bot2,-sr_bot3).
Notes .
The selection metric is raw momentum, the execution stream is volatility-scaled returns. This separation is deliberate. It avoids letting volatility dominate ranking while still enforcing risk parity at the return contribution stage.
If everything rallies together and dispersion collapses, Long Only may behave like a single beta. Delta Neutral is designed to extract cross-sectional momentum with low net beta.
5) Regime filter
A fast EMA(12) vs EMA(21) filter gates exposure.
Long Only active when EMA12 > EMA21. Otherwise the book is set to cash.
Short Only active when EMA12 < EMA21. Otherwise cash.
Delta Neutral is always active.
This prevents taking long momentum entries during obvious local downtrends and vice versa for shorts. When the filter is false, equity is held flat for that bar.
6) Transaction cost modelling
There are two cost touchpoints in the script.
Per-bar drag . When the regime filter is active, the per-bar return is reduced by fee_rate * avgRet inside netRet = avgRet - (fee_rate * avgRet). This models proportional friction relative to traded impact on that bar.
Turnover-linked fee . The script tracks changes in membership of the top and bottom baskets (top1..top3, bot1..bot3). The intent is to charge fees when composition changes. The template counts changes and scales a fee by change count divided by 6 for the six slots.
Use case: increase fee_rate to reflect taker fees and slippage if you rebalance every bar or trade illiquid assets. Reduce it if you rebalance less often or use maker orders.
Practical advice .
If you rebalance daily, start with 5–20 bps round-trip per switch on liquid futures and adjust per venue.
For crypto perp microcaps, stress higher cost assumptions and add slippage buffers.
If you only rotate on lookback boundaries or at signals, use alert-driven rebalances and lower per-bar drag.
7) Backtest metrics and definitions
The script computes a standard set of portfolio statistics once the start date is reached.
Net Profit percent over the full test.
Max Drawdown percent, tracked from running peaks.
Annualized Mean and Stdev using the chosen trading day count.
Variance is the square of annualized stdev.
Sharpe uses daily mean adjusted by risk-free rate and annualized.
Sortino uses downside stdev only.
Omega ratio of sum of gains to sum of losses.
Gain-to-Pain total gains divided by total losses absolute.
CAGR compounded annual growth from start date to now.
Alpha, Beta versus a user-selected benchmark. Beta from covariance of daily returns, Alpha from CAPM.
Skewness of daily returns.
VaR 95 linear-interpolated 5th percentile of daily returns.
CVaR average of the worst 5 percent of daily returns.
Benchmark Buy-and-Hold equity path for comparison.
8) Performance attribution
Cumulative contribution per asset, adjusted for whether it was held long or short and for its volatility multiplier, aggregated across the backtest. You can filter to winners only or show both sides. The panel is sorted by contribution and includes percent labels.
9) Monte Carlo simulation
The panel draws forward equity paths from either a Normal model parameterized by recent mean and stdev, or non-parametric bootstrap of recent daily returns. You control the sample length, number of simulations, forecast horizon, visibility of individual paths, confidence bands, and a reproducible seed.
Normal uses Box-Muller with your seed. Good for quick, smooth envelopes.
Bootstrap resamples realized returns, preserving fat tails and volatility clustering better than a Gaussian assumption.
Bands show 10th, 25th, 75th, 90th percentiles and the path mean.
10) Scatter plot analysis
Four point-cloud modes, each plotting all assets and a star for the current portfolio position, with quadrant guides and labels.
Risk-Return Efficiency . X is risk proxy from leverage, Y is expected return from annualized momentum. The star shows the current book’s composite.
Momentum vs Volatility . Visualizes whether leaders are also high vol, a cue for turnover and cost expectations.
Beta vs Alpha . X is a beta proxy, Y is risk-adjusted excess return proxy. Useful to see if leaders are just beta.
Leverage vs Momentum . X is volMult, Y is momentum. Shows how volatility targeting is redistributing risk.
11) Asset allocation pie chart
Builds a wheel of current allocations.
Long Only, weights are proportional to each long asset’s current volMult and sum to 100 percent.
Short Only, weights show the short book as positive slices that sum to 100 percent.
Delta Neutral, 50 percent long and 50 percent short books, each side leverage-proportional.
Labels can show asset, percent, and current leverage.
12) Inputs and quick presets
Core
Portfolio Strategy . Long Only, Short Only, Delta Neutral.
Initial Capital . For equity scaling in the panel.
Trading Days/Year . 252 for stocks, 365 for crypto.
Target Volatility . Annualized, drives volMult.
Transaction Fees . Per-bar drag and composition change penalty, see the modelling notes above.
Momentum Lookback . Ranking horizon. Shorter is more reactive, longer is steadier.
Start Date . Ensure every symbol has data back to this date to avoid bias.
Benchmark . Used for alpha, beta, and B&H line.
Diagnostics
Metrics, Equity, B&H, Curve labels, Daily return line, Rolling drawdown fill.
Attribution panel. Toggle winners only to focus on what matters.
Monte Carlo mode with Normal or Bootstrap and confidence bands.
Scatter plot type and styling, labels, and portfolio star.
Pie chart and labels for current allocation.
Presets
Crypto Daily, Long Only . Lookback 25, Target Vol 50 percent, Fees 10 bps, Regime filter on, Metrics and Drawdown on. Monte Carlo Bootstrap with Recent 200 bars for bands.
Crypto Daily, Delta Neutral . Lookback 25, Target Vol 50 percent, Fees 15–25 bps, Regime filter always active for this mode. Use Scatter Risk-Return to monitor efficiency and keep the star near upper left quadrants without drifting rightward.
Equities Daily, Long Only . Lookback 60–120, Target Vol 15–20 percent, Fees 5–10 bps, Regime filter on. Use Benchmark SPX and watch Alpha and Beta to keep the book from becoming index beta.
13) Suggested workflow
Universe sanity check . Pick liquid tickers with stable data. Thin assets distort vol estimates and fees.
Check momentum existence . Run on your timeframe. If slope and fit are weak, widen lookback or avoid that asset or timeframe.
Set risk budget . Choose a target volatility that matches your drawdown tolerance. Higher target increases turnover and cost sensitivity.
Pick mode . Long Only for bull regimes, Short Only for sustained downtrends, Delta Neutral for cross-sectional harvesting when index direction is unclear.
Tune lookback . If leaders rotate too often, lengthen it. If entries lag, shorten it.
Validate cost assumptions . Increase fee_rate and stress Monte Carlo. If the edge vanishes with modest friction, refine selection or lengthen rebalance cadence.
Run attribution . Confirm the strategy’s winners align with intuition and not one unstable outlier.
Use alerts . Enable position change, drawdown, volatility breach, regime, momentum shift, and crash alerts to supervise live runs.
Important implementation details mapped to code
Momentum measure . cr = price / price - 1 per symbol for ranking. Simplicity helps avoid overfitting.
Volatility targeting . vol = stdev(log returns, lookback) * sqrt(tradingdays), volMult = clamp(targetVol / vol, 0.1, 5), sr = ret * volMult.
Selection . Extract indices for top1..top3 and bot1..bot3. The arrays rets, scRets, lev_vals, and ticks_arr track momentum, scaled returns, leverage multipliers, and display tickers respectively.
Regime filter . EMA12 vs EMA21 switch determines if the strategy takes risk for Long or Short modes. Delta Neutral ignores the gate.
Equity update . Equity multiplies by 1 + netRet only when the regime was active in the prior bar. Buy-and-hold benchmark is computed separately for comparison.
Tables . Position tables show current top or bottom assets with leverage and weights. Metric table prints all risk and performance figures.
Visualization panels . Attribution, Monte Carlo, scatter, and pie use the last bars to draw overlays that update as the backtest proceeds.
Final notes
Momentum is a portfolio effect. The edge comes from cross-sectional dispersion, adequate risk normalization, and disciplined turnover control, not from a single best asset call.
Volatility targeting stabilizes path but does not fix selection. Use the momentum regression link above to confirm structure exists before you size into it.
Always test higher lag costs and slippage, then recheck metrics, attribution, and Monte Carlo envelopes. If the edge persists under stress, you have something robust.
Soothing Trades - Risk Per Contract Table (1 candle)What it does
A compact risk table for futures/derivatives that estimates adverse move risk per contract from the current bar. It uses bar OHLC and the instrument’s minimum price increment (syminfo.mintick). In this script, a “step” means one minimum price increment (not exchange tick data).
Long Risk = potential adverse move from Close → Low on the active bar.
Short Risk = potential adverse move from Close → High on the active bar.
“Live” rows update while the bar forms.
Per-step currency value defaults to syminfo.pointvalue × syminfo.mintick, or you can set a Custom Per-Step Value (e.g., $5 per 0.25 for NQ).
How to use
Add the indicator and choose where to place the table.
Set your contract quantities (four quick rows).
If the default per-step value doesn’t match your instrument, turn on Use Custom Per-Step Value and enter the correct currency value for one minimum price increment.
Read the columns: Long / Short show estimated adverse risk per row of contracts; “Live” versions update intrabar.
What this is not
It does not use or claim access to historical tick data.
TradingView doesn’t provide tick-data charts; this tool works from bar data only.
It does not place orders or tell you what to trade.
It’s a convenience calculator for sizing awareness.
Notes
Contract specs vary. Always confirm your contract’s point value and minimum price increment with your broker/exchange.
Educational use only. No financial advice.
Market Profile Dominance Analyzer# Market Profile Dominance Analyzer
## 📊 OVERVIEW
**Market Profile Dominance Analyzer** is an advanced multi-factor indicator that combines Market Profile methodology with composite dominance scoring to identify buyer and seller strength across higher timeframes. Unlike traditional volume profile indicators that only show volume distribution, or simple buyer/seller indicators that only compare candle colors, this script integrates six distinct analytical components into a unified dominance measurement system.
This indicator helps traders understand **WHO controls the market** by analyzing price position relative to Market Profile key levels (POC, Value Area) combined with volume distribution, momentum, and trend characteristics.
## 🎯 WHAT MAKES THIS ORIGINAL
### **Hybrid Analytical Approach**
This indicator uniquely combines two separate methodologies that are typically analyzed independently:
1. **Market Profile Analysis** - Calculates Point of Control (POC) and Value Area (VA) using volume distribution across price channels on higher timeframes
2. **Multi-Factor Dominance Scoring** - Weights six independent factors to produce a composite dominance index
### **Six-Factor Composite Analysis**
The dominance score integrates:
- Price position relative to POC (equilibrium assessment)
- Price position relative to Value Area boundaries (acceptance/rejection zones)
- Volume imbalance within Value Area (institutional bias detection)
- Price momentum (directional strength)
- Volume trend comparison (participation analysis)
- Normalized Value Area position (precise location within fair value zone)
### **Adaptive Higher Timeframe Integration**
The script features an intelligent auto-selection system that automatically chooses appropriate higher timeframes based on the current chart period, ensuring optimal Market Profile structure regardless of the trading timeframe being analyzed.
## 💡 HOW IT WORKS
### **Market Profile Construction**
The indicator builds a Market Profile structure on a higher timeframe by:
1. **Session Identification** - Detects new higher timeframe sessions using `request.security()` to ensure accurate period boundaries
2. **Data Accumulation** - Stores high, low, and volume data for all bars within the current higher timeframe session
3. **Channel Distribution** - Divides the session's price range into configurable channels (default: 20 rows)
4. **Volume Mapping** - Distributes each bar's volume proportionally across all price channels it touched
### **Key Level Calculation**
**Point of Control (POC)**
- Identifies the price channel with the highest accumulated volume
- Represents the price level where the most trading activity occurred
- Serves as a magnetic level where price often returns
**Value Area (VA)**
- Starts at POC and expands both upward and downward
- Includes channels until reaching the specified percentage of total volume (default: 70%)
- Expansion algorithm compares adjacent volumes and prioritizes the direction with higher activity
- Defines the "fair value" zone where most market participants agreed to trade
### **Dominance Score Formula**
```
Dominance Score = (price_vs_poc × 10) +
(price_vs_va × 5) +
(volume_imbalance × 0.5) +
(price_momentum × 100) +
(volume_trend × 5) +
(va_position × 15)
```
**Component Breakdown:**
- **price_vs_poc**: +1 if above POC, -1 if below (shows which side of equilibrium)
- **price_vs_va**: +2 if above VAH, -2 if below VAL, 0 if inside VA
- **volume_imbalance**: Percentage difference between upper and lower VA volumes
- **price_momentum**: 5-period SMA of price change (directional acceleration)
- **volume_trend**: Compares 5-period vs 20-period volume averages
- **va_position**: Normalized position within Value Area (-1 to +1)
The composite score is then smoothed using EMA with configurable sensitivity to reduce noise while maintaining responsiveness.
### **Market State Determination**
- **BUYERS Dominant**: Smooth dominance > +10 (bullish control)
- **SELLERS Dominant**: Smooth dominance < -10 (bearish control)
- **NEUTRAL**: Between -10 and +10 (balanced market)
## 📈 HOW TO USE THIS INDICATOR
### **Trend Identification**
- **Green background** indicates buyers are in control - look for long opportunities
- **Red background** indicates sellers are in control - look for short opportunities
- **Gray background** indicates neutral market - consider range-bound strategies
### **Signal Interpretation**
**Buy Signals** (green triangle) appear when:
- Dominance crosses above -10 from oversold conditions
- Previous state was not already bullish
- Suggests shift from seller to buyer control
**Sell Signals** (red triangle) appear when:
- Dominance crosses below +10 from overbought conditions
- Previous state was not already bearish
- Suggests shift from buyer to seller control
### **Value Area Context**
Monitor the information table (top-right) to understand market structure:
- **Price vs POC**: Shows if trading above/below equilibrium
- **Volume Imbalance**: Positive values favor buyers, negative favors sellers
- **Market State**: Current dominant force (BUYERS/SELLERS/NEUTRAL)
### **Multi-Timeframe Strategy**
The auto-timeframe feature analyzes higher timeframe structure:
- On 1-minute charts → analyzes 2-hour structure
- On 5-minute charts → analyzes Daily structure
- On 15-minute charts → analyzes Weekly structure
- On Daily charts → analyzes Yearly structure
This higher timeframe context helps avoid counter-trend trades against the dominant force.
### **Confluence Trading**
Strongest signals occur when multiple factors align:
1. Price above VAH + positive volume imbalance + buyers dominant = Strong bullish setup
2. Price below VAL + negative volume imbalance + sellers dominant = Strong bearish setup
3. Price at POC + neutral state = Potential breakout/breakdown pivot
## ⚙️ INPUT PARAMETERS
- **Higher Time Frame**: Select specific HTF or use 'Auto' for intelligent selection
- **Value Area %**: Percentage of volume contained in VA (default: 70%)
- **Show Buy/Sell Signals**: Toggle signal triangles visibility
- **Show Dominance Histogram**: Toggle histogram display
- **Signal Sensitivity**: EMA period for dominance smoothing (1-20, default: 5)
- **Number of Channels**: Market Profile resolution (10-50, default: 20)
- **Color Settings**: Customize buyer, seller, and neutral colors
## 🎨 VISUAL ELEMENTS
- **Histogram**: Shows smoothed dominance score (green = buyers, red = sellers)
- **Zero Line**: Neutral equilibrium reference
- **Overbought/Oversold Lines**: ±50 levels marking extreme dominance
- **Background Color**: Highlights current market state
- **Information Table**: Displays key metrics (state, dominance, POC relationship, volume imbalance, timeframe, bars in session, total volume)
- **Signal Shapes**: Triangle markers for buy/sell signals
## 🔔 ALERTS
The indicator includes three alert conditions:
1. **Buyers Dominate** - Fires on buy signal crossovers
2. **Sellers Dominate** - Fires on sell signal crossovers
3. **Dominance Shift** - Fires when dominance crosses zero line
## 📊 BEST PRACTICES
### **Timeframe Selection**
- **Scalping (1-5min)**: Focus on 2H-4H dominance shifts
- **Day Trading (15-60min)**: Monitor Daily and Weekly structure
- **Swing Trading (4H-Daily)**: Track Weekly and Monthly dominance
### **Confirmation Strategies**
1. **Trend Following**: Enter in direction of dominance above/below ±20
2. **Reversal Trading**: Fade extreme readings beyond ±50 when diverging with price
3. **Breakout Trading**: Look for dominance expansion beyond ±30 with increasing volume
### **Risk Management**
- Avoid trading during NEUTRAL states (dominance between -10 and +10)
- Use POC levels as logical stop-loss placement
- Consider VAH/VAL as profit targets for mean reversion
## ⚠️ LIMITATIONS & WARNINGS
**Data Requirements**
- Requires sufficient historical data on current chart (minimum 100 bars recommended)
- Lower timeframes may show fewer bars per HTF session initially
- More accurate results after several complete HTF sessions have formed
**Not a Standalone System**
- This indicator analyzes market structure and participant control
- Should be combined with price action, support/resistance, and risk management
- Does not guarantee profitable trades - past dominance does not predict future results
**Repainting Characteristics**
- Higher timeframe levels (POC, VAH, VAL) update as new bars form within the session
- Dominance score recalculates with each new bar
- Historical signals remain fixed, but current session data is developing
**Volume Limitations**
- Uses exchange-provided volume data which varies by instrument type
- Forex and some CFDs use tick volume (not actual transaction volume)
- Most accurate on instruments with reliable volume data (stocks, futures, crypto)
## 🔍 TECHNICAL NOTES
**Performance Optimization**
- Uses `max_bars_back=5000` for extended historical analysis
- Efficient array management prevents memory issues
- Automatic cleanup of session data on new period
**Calculation Method**
- Market Profile uses actual volume distribution, not TPO (Time Price Opportunity)
- Value Area expansion follows traditional Market Profile auction theory
- All calculations occur on the chart's current symbol and timeframe
## 📚 EDUCATIONAL VALUE
This indicator helps traders understand:
- How institutional traders use Market Profile to identify fair value
- The relationship between price, volume, and market acceptance
- Multi-factor analysis techniques for assessing market conditions
- The importance of higher timeframe structure in trade planning
## 🎓 RECOMMENDED READING
To better understand the concepts behind this indicator:
- "Mind Over Markets" by James Dalton (Market Profile foundations)
- "Markets in Profile" by James Dalton (Value Area analysis)
- Volume Profile analysis in institutional trading
## 💬 USAGE TERMS
This indicator is provided as an educational and analytical tool. It does not constitute financial advice, investment recommendations, or trading signals. Users are responsible for their own trading decisions and should conduct their own research and due diligence.
Trading involves substantial risk of loss. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always use proper risk management and never risk more than you can afford to lose.
Gold vs. Dollar Sentiment Map [SB1]🟡 Gold vs Dollar Sentiment Map
The Gold vs Dollar Sentiment Map reveals the direct inverse relationship between Gold Futures (GC) and the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) — one of the most reliable global risk-sentiment gauges.
It helps traders instantly identify whether capital is flowing into safety (Gold) or into the Dollar (risk assets) during any session or timeframe.
🔍 Core Logic
Risk-Off (Bearish background = Red): DXY ↓ and Gold ↑ → investors seeking safety, rising fear or falling yields.
Risk-On (Bullish background = Green): DXY ↑ and Gold ↓ → investors rotating into risk assets, stronger USD demand.
Neutral (Gray): Mixed signals – no dominant macro driver.
📊 Dashboard
A compact on-chart table displays real-time trend bias for:
Gold (GC) – Bullish / Bearish / Neutral
U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) – Bullish / Bearish / Neutral
Color shading reflects each asset’s intrabar momentum.
⚙️ Visual Features
Adaptive background colors to show sentiment shifts.
Strong candle markers highlighting momentum bars near range extremes.
Alerts for clear Risk-On / Risk-Off alignment.
🧭 How to Use
Red background (Risk-Off): Gold strength + Dollar weakness → favorable environment for long gold setups.
Green background (Risk-On): Dollar strength + Gold weakness → bias toward short gold or avoid long exposure.
Gray background: Stay patient; look for confirmation or wait for alignment.
💡 Ideal For
Gold and Forex traders monitoring macro rotation.
Sentiment confirmation alongside order-flow, VWAP, or volume-delta tools.
Overlaying on intraday or higher-timeframe charts to frame trade bias.
Rage of UltronRage of Ultron - Multi-Timeframe Smart Money Trading System
Advanced Confluence-Based Trading Indicator
Rage of Ultron is a comprehensive multi-timeframe trading system that combines Smart Money Concepts (SMC) with macro market context, RSI divergences, liquidity sweeps, and volume analysis to identify high-probability setups across all markets.
Key Features
Multi-Timeframe Alignment
* Weekly Bias - Directional trend context
* Daily Structure - Order Blocks and Fair Value Gaps
* 4H Confirmation - Entry timing and execution
* Real-time MTF alignment scoring (🟢 Bull Aligned / 🔴 Bear Aligned / 🟡 Mixed)
Smart Money Concepts
* Order Blocks (OB) - Institutional entry zones with visual clarity
* Fair Value Gaps (FVG) - Price imbalances and retracement magnets
* Change of Character (CHoCH) - Market structure breaks (▲▼)
* Liquidity Sweeps - Stop hunt detection before reversals (💧)
Technical Analysis
* RSI Divergences - Regular and hidden divergences with zones (◆)
* RSI Swing Failure Patterns - Grade-A reversal setups (★)
* Automatic Fibonacci - Dynamic retracements and extensions
* Volume Impulse Detection - Weighted confirmation signals
Macro Market Radar
* DXY - Dollar strength assessment
* BTC Dominance - Crypto market risk gauge
* USDT Dominance - Stablecoin flow analysis
* Combined risk environment scoring
Confluence Scoring System (0-7)
Quantified setup quality with three alert tiers:
* Tier 1 (Score 6-7): Full confluence + sweep + volume + MTF alignment
* Tier 2 (Score 5): High confluence + volume or sweep
* Tier 3 (Score 4): Standard confluence setups
"Rage" Volume State
* 🟢 RAGE PULSE - Explosive volume spike (score 6+ trigger)
* ⚡ Active - Strong volume with good confluence
* 🟡 Stable - Moderate volume conditions
* 🔴 Dormant - Low volume, wait for confirmation
Visual Design
* Clean Zone Rendering - Persistent OB/FVG boxes with limited extension
* Signal Bar Highlighting - Colored fills and contrasting borders for instant recognition
* Dynamic Symbol Placement - ATR-based offset prevents overlap
* Comprehensive Panel - Real-time macro + trade metrics in one view
* Toggleable Legend - Learn signals, hide once familiar
How to Use
1. Set Your Timeframes - Default 1W/1D/4H works for swing trading
2. Monitor Macro Environment - Check risk-on/off context
3. Wait for Confluence ≥4 - Let multiple signals align
4. Enter on Tier 1/2 Alerts - Best probability setups
5. Use Fib Extensions for Targets - Systematic profit taking
Customizable Settings
* Multi-timeframe periods
* RSI length and divergence sensitivity
* Liquidity sweep parameters
* Fibonacci swing lookback
* Volume thresholds
* Shape offset multiplier
* Visual toggles (Fibs, extensions, legend)
Built-in Alert System
Three-tier alert structure lets you filter by setup quality. Set alerts for Tier 1 only for highest conviction trades, or include Tier 2 for more opportunities.
Best Practices
* Use on clean timeframes - 1H+ for less noise
* Combine with support/resistance - Zones near key levels = highest probability
* Respect the macro - Don't fight extreme risk-off environments
* Wait for the full stack - Best trades have 4+ aligned signals
* Practice on demo first - Learn signal behavior in your market
Works On
* Cryptocurrency (spot & futures)
* Forex pairs
* Stock indices
* Individual stocks
* Commodities
Note: This indicator identifies potential setups but does not guarantee profits. Always use proper risk management, position sizing, and stops. Past performance does not predict future results.
Created by cdotgnz | For educational purposes
