BTC Markup/Markdown Zones by Koenigsegg๐ BTC Markup/Markdown Zones
A handcrafted indicator designed to mark Bitcoin's most critical High Time Frame (HTF) structure shifts. This tool overlays true institutional-level Markup and Markdown Zones, selected manually after deep market review. Whether you're testing strategies or actively trading, this tool gives you the bigger picture at all times.
๐ Key Features:
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HTF Markup & Markdown Zones
Every zone is manually selected โ no indicators, no repainting. Just raw market history and real structure.
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Two Display Modes
โข Background Zones โ soft overlays with low opacity for visual context โ with the option to increase opacity manually if desired.
โข Start Candle Highlight โ sharply highlighted candle marking the final pivot before a macro reversal.
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Custom Color Controls (Style Tab)
All visual styling lives in the Style tab, with clearly labeled fields:
โข Markup Zone
โข Markdown Zone
โข Start Candle Highlight Markup
โข Start Candle Highlight Markdown
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Minimal Input Section
Just one toggle: display mode. Everything else is kept clean and intuitive.
๐ง Purpose:
This script is made for any timeframe:
โข Zoom into lower timeframes to know whether you're trading inside a Markup or Markdown
โข Use it during strategy testing for true structural awareness
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Handpicked Macro Turning Points:
Each zone originates from a manually confirmed candle โ the last meaningful candle before a shift in control between bulls and bears:
โข FRI 19 AUG 2011 12PM โ MARK DOWN
โข THU 20 OCT 2011 12AM โ MARK UP
โข WED 10 APR 2013 12PM โ MARK DOWN
โข FRI 12 APR 2013 12PM โ MARK UP
โข SAT 30 NOV 2013 12AM โ MARK DOWN
โข WED 14 JAN 2015 12PM โ MARK UP
โข SUN 17 DEC 2017 12PM โ MARK DOWN
โข SAT 15 DEC 2018 12PM โ MARK UP
โข WED 14 APR 2021 4AM โ MARK DOWN
โข TUE 22 JUN 2021 12PM โ MARK UP
โข WED 10 NOV 2021 12PM โ MARK DOWN
โข MON 21 NOV 2022 8PM โ MARK UP
โข THU 14 MAR 2024 4AM โ MARK DOWN
โข MON 5 AUG 2024 12PM โ MARK UP
โข MON 20 JAN 2025 4AM โ MARK DOWN
๐ก Zones are manually updated by me after each new confirmed Markup or Markdown.
๐งฌ Fractal Structure for MTF Systems
Price is fractal โ meaning the same principles of structure repeat across all timeframes. In Version 2, this tool evolves by introducing manually selected sub-zones inside each High Time Frame (HTF) Markup or Markdown. These sub-zones reflect Medium Timeframe (MTF) structure shifts, offering precision for traders who operate on both intraday and swing levels.
This makes the indicator ideal for low timeframe (LTF) Markup/Markdown awareness โ whether you're managing 15m entries or building multi-timeframe confluence systems.
No auto-zones. No guesswork. Just clean, intentional structure division within the broader trend, handpicked for maximum clarity and edge.
๐ก Pro Tip:
When price is inside a Markup Zone, shorting becomes riskier โ you're trading against a macro bullish structure.
When inside a Markdown Zone, longing becomes riskier โ you're fighting against confirmed bearish momentum.
Use this tool to stay aligned with the broader move, especially when zoomed into smaller timeframes or managing entries/exits during intraday setups.
๐ Markup Phase โ Bullish Sentiment
Definition: A period where price makes higher highs and higher lows โ the uptrend is in full force.
Why sentiment is bullish:
- Institutions and smart money are already positioned long.
- Public/institutional demand drives prices up.
- Momentum is supported by positive news, breakouts, and FOMO.
- Higher highs confirm buyers are in control.
๐ Markdown Phase โ Bearish Sentiment
Definition: A period where price makes lower lows and lower highs โ clear downtrend.
Why sentiment is bearish:
- Distribution has already occurred, and supply outweighs demand.
- Smart money is short or sidelined, waiting for deeper prices.
- Panic selling or trend-following traders add downside momentum.
- Lower lows confirm sellers are in control.
โ Trading Against the Trend โ Consequences:
-Reduced Probability of Success
-Youโre fighting the dominant flow. Most participants are pushing in the opposite direction.
-Drawdowns & Stop-Outs
-Countertrend trades often get wicked or flushed before any meaningful move, especially without structure-based entries.
-Low Risk-Reward Ratio
-Trends offer sustained moves. Countertrend trades may have small take-profit zones or chop.
-Mental Drain & Doubt
-Fighting momentum causes anxiety, second-guessing, and emotional reactions.
-Missed Opportunities
-Focusing on fighting the trend makes you blind to the high-probability setups with the trend.
-Increased Transaction Costs
-More stop-outs and re-entries mean more fees, more friction.
-FOMO from Watching the Trend Run
-Entering countertrend means you might watch the trend explode without you.
-Confirmation Bias & Stubbornness
-Countertrend traders often look for reasons to justify staying in the wrong direction โ leading to bigger losses.
๐ง Summary
In markup = bulls dominate โ you swim with the current.
In markdown = bears dominate โ going long is like pushing a rock uphill.
Trading with the trend is not just safer, it's smarter. The edge lives in momentum โ not ego.
โ ๏ธ Disclaimer
This indicator is for educational and analytical use only. It is not financial advice and should not be relied on for decision-making without personal analysis.
This is not a predictive tool. No indicator can forecast upcoming price movements.
What you see here is based purely on past market behavior โ specifically, historical tops and bottoms that marked the start of confirmed reversals.
This script does not know where the next reversal begins, nor can it determine where a new Markup or Markdown starts or ends. It is designed to provide context, not prediction.
Always trade with responsibility and perform your own due diligence.
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