Killzones SMT + IFVG detectorKillzones SMT + IFVG Detector
Summary
This strategy implements a specific intraday workflow inspired by ICT-style concepts.
It combines:
Killzone session levels (recording untouched highs/lows)
SMT divergence between NQ and ES (exclusive sweep logic)
IFVG confirmation (3-bar imbalance + width filter + inversion guard)
and an optional smart exit engine
The components are not simply mashed together: they interact in sequence.
A setup only confirms if all conditions line up (time window → untouched level sweep → divergence → valid IFVG → confirmation candle → risk filter).
Workflow
Killzones & session levels
Tracks highs/lows inside default killzones (19:00–23:00, 01:00–04:00, 08:30–10:00, 11:00–12:00, 12:30–15:00, chart timezone).
Stores untouched levels forward; sweeps trigger candidate signals.
SMT divergence (exclusive sweep)
Bullish SMT : one index sweeps its low while the other remains above its session low.
Bearish SMT : one index sweeps its high while the other remains below its session high.
Detection supports “Sweep (Cross)” or “Exact Tick.”
Session IDs are tracked so once a side has fired, later re-touches can’t re-trigger .
IFVG confirmation
Locks the first valid 3-bar IFVG after SMT.
Confirmation requires a candle close beyond the IFVG boundary in the direction of the close.
IFVGs must meet a minimum width filter (default 1.0 point).
Inversion guard: ignores IFVGs already inverted before SMT.
Optional “re-lock” keeps tracking the latest IFVG until confirmation/expiry.
Smart exit engine
Initial stop from opposite wick (+ buffer).
Fixed TP (default 40 points).
Dynamic stop escalation at progress thresholds (BE → 50% → 80% of target).
Safety gates
Weekend lockout (Fri 16:40 → Sun 18:00).
Same-bar sweep of high & low cancels setups.
Max initial stop filter skips oversized setups.
Optional cooldown bars.
Alerts
SMT Bullish/Bearish : divergence detected this bar.
Confirm Long/Short : IFVG confirmation triggered.
Default Strategy Properties (used in screenshots/backtests)
Initial capital: $25,000
Order size: 1 contract
Commission: $1.25 per contract per side
Slippage: 2 ticks
Backtest window: Jun 16, 2025 – Sep 14, 2025
These settings are intentionally conservative. If you change them, your results will differ.
How to use
Apply on an NQ or ES futures chart (1–5 min).
Choose your killzones and detection mode.
Select confirmation symbol (NQ, ES, or “Sweeper”).
Enable/disable IFVG re-lock.
Review signals and use alerts for automation if desired.
Limitations
Strict filters reduce trade count; extend backtest window for more samples.
Works best on NQ/ES; not validated elsewhere.
Past performance is not indicative of future results.
This is an educational tool ; not financial advice.
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MomentumQ DashMomentumQ Dash – Multi-Timeframe & Watchlist Dashboard
The MomentumQ Dash is a professional dashboard-style indicator designed to help traders quickly evaluate market conditions across multiple timeframes and assets.
Unlike single-signal tools, MomentumQ Dash consolidates market regime, buy/sell conditions, and pre-signal alerts into an easy-to-read table, allowing traders to stay focused on actionable setups without flipping between charts.
All signals displayed in MomentumQ Dash are derived from the MomentumQ Oscillator (MoQ Osci) , our proprietary tool designed to identify momentum shifts and adaptive buy/sell conditions. By integrating these signals into a dashboard format, MomentumQ Dash provides a structured overview of the market that is both comprehensive and easy to interpret.
A unique advantage of this tool is the dual-table system:
A timeframe table that tracks the current symbol across five user-defined timeframes.
A watchlist table that monitors up to five different assets on the same timeframe.
This combination gives traders a complete market overview at a glance, supporting both intraday and higher-timeframe strategies.
Key Features
1. Multi-Timeframe Signal Dashboard
Tracks buy, sell, pre-buy, and pre-sell conditions for up to 5 configurable timeframes.
Highlights market regime (Bull/Bear) with background colors for quick visual recognition.
Displays the last detected signal and how many bars ago it occurred.
2. Watchlist Asset Table
Monitor up to 5 custom symbols (e.g., indices, commodities, crypto pairs) in one view.
Independent timeframe selection for the watchlist table.
Clean symbol display with exchange prefixes automatically removed.
3. Flexible Layout & Theme Integration
Choice of table position (Top Right, Middle Right, Bottom Right) for each table.
Light/Dark mode setting for seamless chart integration.
Compact, minimal design to avoid clutter.
4. MoQ Osci Signal Engine
Signals are powered by the MomentumQ Oscillator (MoQ Osci), which uses adaptive momentum analysis.
Identifies early pre-signals (potential setup zones) as well as confirmed buy/sell events.
Helps traders recognize transitions in market structure without lagging indicators.
How It Works
Timeframe Analysis
The indicator calculates MoQ Osci signals on each timeframe.
When price deviates beyond upper/lower adaptive thresholds, buy/sell signals are generated.
Pre-signals are displayed when price approaches these zones, offering early alerts.
Trend Regime Detection
Regime is derived from MoQ Osci’s momentum distance relative to its adaptive mean.
Bull regime = positive momentum bias; Bear regime = negative momentum bias.
This provides a simple but reliable context for trade direction.
Watchlist Tracking
Signals are calculated identically for each custom symbol selected by the user.
Results are presented in a compact table, making it easy to spot alignment or divergence across markets.
How to Use This Indicator
Use the Timeframe Table to align intraday setups with higher-timeframe context.
Monitor the Watchlist Table to track correlated assets (e.g., SPX, NDX, VIX, Oil, Gold).
Pay attention to pre-buy / pre-sell warnings for early setup confirmation.
Use the “Last” column to quickly check the most recent signal and its timing.
Combine with your existing price action strategy to validate entries and exits.
This indicator works on all TradingView markets: Forex, Stocks, Crypto, Futures, and Commodities.
Why Is This Indicator Valuable?
Provides a complete dashboard view of market conditions in one place.
Combines multi-timeframe confirmation with multi-asset monitoring .
Signals are based on the proven MoQ Osci tool , ensuring consistency across strategies.
Saves time and reduces the need to constantly switch charts.
Fully customizable to match any trading workflow.
Example Trading Approaches
1. Multi-Timeframe Alignment
Wait for a buy signal on the lower timeframe (e.g., 15m) while the higher timeframe (1h/4h) is in Bull regime.
Enter long with higher-timeframe confirmation, improving trade probability.
2. Cross-Market Confirmation
If SPX and NDX both trigger sell signals while VIX shows a buy, this may confirm risk-off sentiment.
Use this confluence to support trade decisions in equities or correlated markets.
3. Pre-Signal Monitoring
Watch for PB (Pre-Buy) or PS (Pre-Sell) warnings before confirmed signals.
These can highlight potential breakout or reversal zones before they occur.
Disclaimer
This indicator is a technical analysis tool and does not guarantee profits.
It should be used as part of a complete trading plan that includes risk management.
Past performance is not indicative of future results.
MTF Target Prediction LiteMTF Target Prediction Enhanced Lite
Description:
MTF Target Prediction Enhanced is an advanced multi-timeframe technical analysis indicator that identifies and clusters target price levels based on trendline breakouts across multiple timeframes. The indicator uses sophisticated clustering algorithms to group similar price targets and provides visual feedback through dynamic arrows, cluster boxes, and detailed statistics.
Key Features:
Multi-Timeframe Analysis: Simultaneously analyzes up to 8 different timeframes to identify convergence zones
Smart Clustering: Groups nearby target prices into clusters with quality scoring
Predictive Arrows: Dynamic arrows that track price movement toward cluster targets
Grace Period System: Prevents false cluster loss signals with configurable waiting period
Enhanced Quality Scoring: 5-component quality assessment (Density, Consistency, Reachability, Size, Momentum)
Real-time Statistics: Track performance with win rate, P&L, and success metrics
Adaptive Performance Modes: Optimize for speed or accuracy based on your needs
How It Works:
The indicator identifies pivot points and trendlines on each selected timeframe
When a trendline breakout occurs, it calculates a target price based on the measured move
Multiple targets from different timeframes are grouped into clusters when they converge
Each cluster receives a quality score based on multiple factors
High-quality clusters generate prediction arrows showing potential price targets
The system tracks whether targets are reached or clusters are lost
Settings Guide:
⚡ Performance
Performance Mode: Choose between Fast (200 bars), Balanced (500 bars), Full (1000 bars), or Unlimited processing
🎯 Clustering
Max Cluster Distance (%): Maximum price difference to group targets (default: 1.5%)
Min Cluster Size: Minimum number of targets to form a cluster (default: 2)
One Direction per TF: Allow only one direction signal per timeframe
Cluster Grace Period: Bars to wait before considering cluster lost (default: 10)
➡️ Prediction Arrows
Min Quality for Arrow: Minimum cluster quality to create arrow (0.1-1.0)
Quality Weights: Adjust importance of each quality component
Close Previous Arrows: Auto-close arrows when new ones appear
Use Trend Filter: Create arrows only in trend direction
Trend Filter Intensity: Sensitivity of trend detection (High/Medium/Low)
📅 Timeframes
Pivot Length: Bars for pivot calculation (default: 3)
Timeframes 1-8: Select up to 8 timeframes for analysis
Visualize
Show Cluster Analysis: Display cluster boxes and labels
Show Cluster Boxes: Rectangle visualization around clusters
Show TP Lines: Display individual target price lines
Show Trend Filter: Visualize trend cloud
Show Prediction Arrows: Display directional arrows to targets
Show Statistics Table: Performance metrics display
Visual Elements:
Green/Red Boxes: Cluster zones with transparency based on quality
Arrows: Diagonal lines pointing to cluster targets
Green/Red: Active and tracking
Orange: In grace period
Gray: Cluster lost
Labels: Detailed cluster information including:
Timeframes involved
Center price (C)
Quality score (Q)
Component scores (D,C,R,S,M)
Distance from current price
Result Markers:
✓ Green: Target reached successfully
✗ Red/Gray: Cluster lost
Quality Components Explained:
D (Density): How tightly packed the TPs are relative to ATR
C (Consistency): How close the timeframes are to each other
R (Reachability): Likelihood of reaching target based on distance and trend
S (Size): Number of TPs in cluster (with diminishing returns)
M (Momentum): Alignment with current price momentum
Best Practices:
Start with Balanced performance mode and default settings
Use higher timeframes (D, W) for more reliable clusters
Look for clusters with quality scores above 0.7
Enable trend filter to reduce false signals
Adjust grace period based on your timeframe (higher TF = longer grace)
Monitor the statistics table to track indicator performance
Alerts Available:
High-quality cluster formation (UP/DOWN)
Target reached notifications
Cluster lost warnings
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MTF Target Prediction Enhanced Lite
Описание:
MTF Target Prediction Enhanced - это продвинутый мультитаймфреймовый индикатор технического анализа, который идентифицирует и кластеризует целевые уровни цен на основе пробоев трендовых линий на нескольких таймфреймах. Индикатор использует сложные алгоритмы кластеризации для группировки схожих ценовых целей и предоставляет визуальную обратную связь через динамические стрелки, кластерные боксы и детальную статистику.
Ключевые особенности:
Мультитаймфреймовый анализ: Одновременный анализ до 8 различных таймфреймов для определения зон схождения
Умная кластеризация: Группировка близких целевых цен в кластеры с оценкой качества
Прогнозные стрелки: Динамические стрелки, отслеживающие движение цены к целям кластера
Система Grace Period: Предотвращение ложных сигналов потери кластера с настраиваемым периодом ожидания
Улучшенная оценка качества: 5-компонентная оценка (Плотность, Согласованность, Достижимость, Размер, Импульс)
Статистика в реальном времени: Отслеживание эффективности с винрейтом, P&L и метриками успеха
Адаптивные режимы производительности: Оптимизация скорости или точности по вашим потребностям
Как это работает:
Индикатор определяет опорные точки и трендовые линии на каждом выбранном таймфрейме
При пробое трендовой линии рассчитывается целевая цена на основе измеренного движения
Множественные цели с разных таймфреймов группируются в кластеры при схождении
Каждый кластер получает оценку качества на основе нескольких факторов
Высококачественные кластеры генерируют стрелки прогноза, показывающие потенциальные цели
Система отслеживает достижение целей или потерю кластеров
Руководство по настройкам:
⚡ Производительность
Performance Mode: Выбор между Fast (200 баров), Balanced (500), Full (1000) или Unlimited
🎯 Кластеризация
Max Cluster Distance (%): Максимальная разница цен для группировки (по умолчанию: 1.5%)
Min Cluster Size: Минимальное количество целей для формирования кластера (по умолчанию: 2)
One Direction per TF: Разрешить только один сигнал направления на таймфрейм
Cluster Grace Period: Бары ожидания перед потерей кластера (по умолчанию: 10)
➡️ Стрелки прогноза
Min Quality for Arrow: Минимальное качество кластера для создания стрелки (0.1-1.0)
Quality Weights: Настройка важности каждого компонента качества
Close Previous Arrows: Автозакрытие стрелок при появлении новых
Use Trend Filter: Создавать стрелки только в направлении тренда
Trend Filter Intensity: Чувствительность определения тренда (Высокая/Средняя/Низкая)
📅 Таймфреймы
Pivot Length: Бары для расчета пивота (по умолчанию: 3)
Timeframes 1-8: Выбор до 8 таймфреймов для анализа
Визуализация
Show Cluster Analysis: Отображение боксов и меток кластеров
Show Cluster Boxes: Визуализация прямоугольников вокруг кластеров
Show TP Lines: Отображение линий целевых цен
Show Trend Filter: Визуализация облака тренда
Show Prediction Arrows: Отображение направленных стрелок к целям
Show Statistics Table: Отображение метрик эффективности
Визуальные элементы:
Зеленые/Красные боксы: Зоны кластеров с прозрачностью на основе качества
Стрелки: Диагональные линии, указывающие на цели кластера
Зеленые/Красные: Активные и отслеживающие
Оранжевые: В периоде ожидания
Серые: Кластер потерян
Метки: Детальная информация о кластере:
Задействованные таймфреймы
Центральная цена (C)
Оценка качества (Q)
Оценки компонентов (D,C,R,S,M)
Расстояние от текущей цены
Маркеры результата:
✓ Зеленый: Цель успешно достигнута
✗ Красный/Серый: Кластер потерян
Объяснение компонентов качества:
D (Density/Плотность): Насколько плотно расположены TP относительно ATR
C (Consistency/Согласованность): Насколько близки таймфреймы друг к другу
R (Reachability/Достижимость): Вероятность достижения цели с учетом расстояния и тренда
S (Size/Размер): Количество TP в кластере (с убывающей отдачей)
M (Momentum/Импульс): Соответствие текущему импульсу цены
Лучшие практики:
Начните с режима Balanced и настроек по умолчанию
Используйте старшие таймфреймы (D, W) для более надежных кластеров
Ищите кластеры с оценкой качества выше 0.7
Включите фильтр тренда для уменьшения ложных сигналов
Настройте grace period в зависимости от вашего таймфрейма (старший TF = дольше grace)
Следите за таблицей статистики для отслеживания эффективности индикатора
Доступные алерты:
Формирование высококачественного кластера (ВВЕРХ/ВНИЗ)
Уведомления о достижении цели
Предупреждения о потере кластера
Disclaimer / Отказ от ответственности:
This indicator is for educational and informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own analysis and risk management.
Данный индикатор предназначен только для образовательных и информационных целей. Прошлые результаты не гарантируют будущих результатов. Всегда проводите собственный анализ и управление рисками.
Kio IQ [TradingIQ]Introducing: “Kio IQ ”
Kio IQ is an all-in-one trading indicator that brings momentum, trend strength, multi-timeframe analysis, trend divergences, pullbacks, early trend shift signals, and trend exhaustion signals together in one clear view.
🔶 The Philosophy of Kio IQ
Markets move in trends—and capturing them reliably is the key to consistency in trading. Without a tool to see the bigger picture, it’s easy to mistake a pullback for a breakout, a fakeout for the real deal, or random market noise as a meaningful price move.
Kio IQ cuts through that random market noise—scanning multiple timeframes, analyzing short, medium, and long-term momentum, and telling you on the spot whether a move is strong, weak, a trap, or simply a small move within a larger trend.
With Kio IQ, price action reveals its next move.
You’ll instantly see:
Which way it’s pushing — up, down, or stuck in the middle.
How hard it’s pushing — from fading weakness to full-blown strength.
When the gears are shifting — early warnings, explosive moves, smart pullbacks, or signs it’s running out of steam.
🔶 Why This Matters
Markets move in phases—sometimes they’re powering in one direction, sometimes they’re slowing down, and sometimes they’re reversing.
Knowing which phase you’re in can help you:
Avoid chasing a move that’s about to run out of steam.
Jump on a move when it’s just getting started.
Spot pullbacks inside a bigger trend (good for entries).
See when different timeframes are all pointing the same way.
🔶 What Kio IQ Shows You
Simple color-coded phases: “Strong Up,” “Up,” “Weak Up,” “Weak Down,” “Down,” “Strong Down.”
Clear visual signals
Full Shift: Strong momentum in one direction.
Half Shift: Momentum is building but not full power yet.
Pullback Shift: A small move against the trend that may be ending.
Early Scout / Lookout: First hints of a possible shift.
Exhaustion: Momentum is very stretched and may slow down.
Divergences: When price moves one way but momentum moves the opposite way—often a warning of a change.
Multi-Timeframe Table: See the trend strength for multiple timeframes (5m, current, 30m, 4h, 1D, and optional 1W/1M) all in one place.
Trend Strength %: A single number that tells you how strong the trend is across all timeframes.
Optional meters: A “momentum bar” and “trend strength gauge” for quick checks.
🔶 How It Works Behind the Scenes
Kio IQ measures price movement in different “speeds”:
Slow view: Big picture trend.
Medium view: The main engine for detecting the current phase.
Fast view: Catches recent changes in momentum.
Super-fast view: Finds tiny pullbacks inside the bigger move.
It compares these views to decide whether the market is strong up, weak up, weak down, strong down, or in between. Then it blends data from multiple timeframes so you see the whole picture, not just the current chart.
🔶 What You’ll See on the Chart
🔷 Full Shift Oscillator (FSO)
The image above highlights the Full Shift Oscillator (FSO).
The FSO is the cornerstone of Kio IQ, delivering mid-term momentum analysis. Using a proprietary formula, it captures momentum on a smooth, balanced scale — responsive enough to avoid lag, yet stable enough to prevent excessive noise or false signals.
The Key Upside Level for the FSO is +20, while the Key Downside Level is -20.
The image above shows the FSO above +20 and below -20, and the corresponding price movement.
FSML above +20 confirms sustained upside momentum — the market is being driven by consistent, broad-based buying pressure, not just a price spike.
FSML below -20 confirms sustained downside momentum — sellers are firmly in control across the market.
We do not chase the first sudden price move. Entries are only considered when the market demonstrates persistence, not impulse.
🔷 Half Shift Oscillator (HSO)
The image above highlights the Half Shift Oscillator (HSO).
The HSO is the FSO’s wingman — faster, more reactive, and designed to catch the earliest signs of strength, weakness, or momentum shifts.
While HSO reacts first, it is not a standalone confirmation of a major momentum change or trade-worthy strength.
Using the same proprietary formula as the FSO but scaled down, the HSO delivers smooth, balanced short-term momentum analysis. It is more responsive than the FSO, serving as the scout that spots potential setups before the main signal confirms.
The Key Upside Level for the FSO is +4, while the Key Downside Level is -4.
🔷 PlayBook Strategy: Shift Sync
Shift Sync is a momentum alignment play that triggers when short-term and mid-term momentum lock into the same direction, signaling strong directional control.
🔹 UpShift Sync – Bullish Alignment
HSO > +4 – Short-term momentum is firmly bullish.
FSO > +20 – Mid-term momentum confirms the bullish bias.
When both thresholds are met, buyers are in control and price is primed for continuation higher.
🔹 DownShift Sync – Bearish Alignment
HSO < -4 – Short-term momentum is firmly bearish.
FSO < -20 – Mid-term momentum confirms the bearish bias.
When both thresholds are met, sellers dominate and price is primed for continuation lower.
Execution:
Look for an entry opportunity in the direction of the alignment when conditions are met.
Avoid choppy conditions where alignment is frequently lost.
Why It Works
Think of the market as a tug-of-war between traders on different timeframes. Short-term traders (captured by the HSO) are quick movers — scalpers, intraday players, and algos hunting immediate edge. Mid-term traders (captured by the FSO) are swing traders, funds, and institutions who move slower but carry more weight.
Most of the time, these groups pull in opposite directions, creating chop and fakeouts. But when they suddenly lean the same way, the rope gets yanked hard in one direction. That’s when momentum has the highest chance to drive price further with minimal resistance.
Shift Sync works because it isolates those rare moments when multiple market “tribes” agree on direction — and when they do, price doesn’t just move, it flies.
Best Market Conditions
Shift Sync works best when the higher timeframe trend (daily, weekly, or monthly) is moving in the same direction as the alignment. This higher timeframe confluence increases follow-through potential and reduces the likelihood of false moves.
The image above shows an example of an UpShift Sync signal where the momentum table shows that the 1D momentum is bullish.
The image above shows bonus confluence, where the 1M and 1W momentum are also bullish.
The image above shows an example of a DownShift Sync signal where the momentum table shows that the 1D momentum is bearish. Bonus confluence also exists, where the 1W and 1M chart are also bearish.
Common Mistakes
Chasing late signals – Avoid entering if the Shift Sync trigger has been active for a long time. Instead, wait for a Shift Sync Pullback to look for opportunities to join in the direction of the trend.
Ignoring higher timeframe bias – Taking Shift Sync setups against the daily, weekly, or monthly trend reduces follow-through potential and increases the risk of a failed move.
🔷 Micro Shift Oscillator (MSO)
The image above highlights the Micro Shift Oscillator (MSO)
The MSO is the finishing touch to the FSO and HSO — the fastest and most reactive of the three. It’s built to spot pullback opportunities when the FSO and HSO are aligned, helping traders join strong price moves at the right time.
The MSO may reveal the earliest signs of a momentum shift, but that’s not its primary role. Its purpose is to identify retracement and pullback opportunities within the overarching trend, allowing traders to join the move while momentum remains intact.
🔷 Playbook Strategy: Shift Sync Pullback
Key Levels:
MSO Upside Trigger: +3
MSO Downside Trigger: -3
🔹 UpShift Pullback
Momentum Confirmation:
FSO > +20 – Mid-term momentum is strongly bullish.
HSO > +4 – Short-term momentum confirms alignment with the FSO.
Pullback Trigger:
MSO ≤ -3 – Signals a short-term retracement within the ongoing bullish trend and marks the earliest re-entry opportunity.
Entry Zone:
The blue arrow on the top chart shows where momentum remains intact while price pulls back into a zone primed for a move higher.
Setup Validity: Both FSO and HSO must remain above their bullish thresholds during the pullback.
Invalid Example:
If either the FSO or HSO drop below their bullish thresholds, momentum alignment breaks. No trade is taken.
🔹 DownShift Pullback
Momentum Confirmation:
FSO < -20 – Mid-term momentum is strongly bearish.
HSO < -4 – Short-term momentum aligns with the FSO, confirming seller dominance.
Pullback Trigger:
MSO ≥ +3 – Indicates a short-term retracement against the bearish trend, pointing to possible short-entry opportunities.
Entry Zone:
The purple arrow on the top chart marks valid pullback conditions — all three oscillators meet their bearish thresholds, and price is positioned to continue lower.
Setup Validity: Both FSO and HSO must remain below their bearish thresholds during the pullback.
Invalid Example:
If either oscillator rises above the bearish threshold, momentum alignment is lost and the MSO signal is ignored.
Why It Works
Even in strong trends, price rarely moves in a straight line. Supply and demand dynamics naturally create retracements as traders take profits, bet on reversals, or hedge positions.
While many momentum traders fear these pullbacks, they’re often the fuel for the next leg of the move — offering a “second chance” to join the trend at a more favorable price.
The Shift Sync Pullback pinpoints moments when both short-term (HSO) and mid-term (FSO) momentum remain firmly aligned, even as price moves temporarily against the trend. This alignment suggests the retracement is a pause, not a reversal.
By entering during a controlled pullback, traders often secure better entries, tighter stops, and stronger follow-through potential when the trend resumes.
Best Market Conditions:
Works best when the higher timeframe (daily, weekly, or monthly) is trending in the same direction as the pullback setup.
Consistent momentum is ideal — avoid erratic, news-driven chop.
Following a recent breakout (Gate Breaker setup) when momentum is still fresh.
Common Mistakes
Ignoring threshold breaks – Entering when either HSO or FSO dips through their momentum threshold often leads to taking trades in weakening trends.
Trading against higher timeframe bias – A pullback against the daily or weekly trend is more likely to fail; use higher timeframe confluence as a filter.
🔷 Macro Shift Oscillator (MaSO)
The chart above shows the MaSO in isolation.
While the MaSO is not part of any active Kio IQ playbook strategies, it delivers the clearest view of the prevailing macro trend.
MaSO > 0 – Macro trend is bullish. Readings above +4 signal extreme bullish conditions.
MaSO < 0 – Macro trend is bearish. Readings below -4 signal extreme bearish conditions.
Use the MaSO for context, not entries — it frames the environment in which all other signals occur
🔷 Shift Gates – Kio IQ Momentum Barriers
The image above shows UpShift Gates.
UpShift Gates mark the highest price reached during periods when the FSO is above +20 — moments when mid-term momentum is firmly bullish and buyers are in control.
UpShift Gates are upside breakout levels — key swing highs formed before a pullback during periods of strong bullish momentum. When price reclaims an UpShift Gate with momentum confirmation, it signals a potential continuation of the uptrend.
The image above shows DownShift Gates.
DownShift Gates Mark The Lowest Price Reached During Periods When The FSO Is Below -20 — Moments When Mid-Term Momentum Is Firmly Bearish And Sellers Are In Control.
DownShift Gates are downside breakout levels — key swing lows formed before an upside pullback during periods of strong bearish momentum. When price reclaims a DownShift Gate with momentum confirmation, it signals a potential continuation of the downtrend.
🔷 Playbook Strategy: Gate Breakers
Core Rule:
Long signal when price decisively closes beyond an UpGate (for longs) or DownGate (for shorts). The breakout must show commitment — no wick-only tests.
🔹 UpGate Breaker (UpGate)
Trigger: Price closes above the UpShift Gate level.
Bonus Confluence: MaSO > 0 at the moment of the break — confirms that the macro trend bias is in favor of the breakout.
Invalidation: Avoid taking the signal if the gate level forms part of a DownShift Rift (bearish divergence) — this signals underlying weakness despite the break.
The chart above shows valid UpGate Breakers.
The chart above shows an invalidated UpGate Breaker setup.
🔹 DownGate Breaker (DownGate)
Trigger: Price closes below the DownShift Gate level.
Bonus Confluence: MaSO < 0 at the moment of the break — confirms that the macro trend bias is in favor of the breakdown.
Invalidation: Avoid taking the trade if the gate level forms part of an UpShift Rift (bullish divergence) — this signals underlying strength despite the break.
The chart above shows a valid DownGate Breaker.
Why It Works
Key swing levels like Shift Gates attract a high concentration of resting orders — stop losses from traders caught on the wrong side and breakout orders from momentum traders waiting for confirmation.
When price decisively clears a gate with a strong close, these orders trigger in quick succession, creating a burst of directional momentum.
Adding the MaSO filter ensures you’re breaking gates with the prevailing macro bias, improving the odds that the move will continue rather than stall.
The divergence-based invalidation rule (Rift filter) prevents entries when underlying momentum is moving in the opposite direction, helping avoid “fake breakouts” that trap traders.
Best Market Conditions:
Works best in markets with clear trend structure and visible Shift Gates (not during chop).
Strongest when higher timeframe (1D, 1W, 1M) momentum aligns with the breakout direction.
MaSO > 0 for bullish breakouts, MaSO < 0 for bearish breakouts
Most reliable after a period of consolidation near the gate, where pressure builds before the break.
Common Mistakes
Trading wick-only tests – A breakout without a decisive candle close beyond the gate often fails.
Ignoring MaSO bias – Taking a break in the opposite macro direction greatly reduces follow-through odds.
Skipping the Rift filter – Entering when the gate forms part of a divergence setup exposes you to higher reversal risk.
Chasing extended moves – If price is already far beyond the gate by the time you see it, risk/reward is poor; wait for the next setup or a retest.
🔷 Shift Rifts - Kio IQ Divergences
This chart shows an UpShift Rift — a bullish divergence where price action and momentum part ways, signaling a potential trend reversal or acceleration.
Setup:
Price Action: Price is marking lower lows, indicating short-term weakness.
FSO Reading: The Full Shift Oscillator (FSO) is marking higher lows over the same period, showing underlying momentum strengthening despite falling prices.
The rift between price and the FSO suggests selling pressure is losing force while buyers quietly regain control.
When confirmed by broader trend alignment in Kio IQ’s multi-timeframe momentum table, the UpShift Rift becomes a setup for a bullish move.
This chart shows a DownShift Rift — a bearish divergence where price action and momentum split, signaling a potential downside reversal.
Setup:
Price Action: Price is marking higher highs, suggesting continued strength on the surface.
FSO Reading: The Full Shift Oscillator (FSO) is marking lower highs over the same period, revealing weakening momentum beneath the price advance.
The rift between price and momentum signals that buying pressure is fading, even as price makes new highs. This disconnect often precedes a momentum shift in favor of sellers.
When aligned with multi-timeframe bearish signals in Kio IQ’s momentum table, the DownShift Rift becomes a strong setup for downside continuation or reversal.
🔷 Playbook Strategy: Rift Reversal
The Rift Reversal is a divergence-based reversal play that signals when momentum is fading and an trend reversal is likely. It’s designed to catch early turning points before the broader market catches on.
Trader’s Note:
This strategy is not intended for beginners — it requires confidence in reading divergence and trusting momentum shifts even when price action still appears weak. Best suited for traders experienced in managing reversals, as entries often occur before the broader market confirms the move.
🔹 UpRift Reversal
Core Setup:
Price Action – Forms a lower low.
Momentum Rift – The FSO forms a higher low, signaling bullish divergence and weakening selling pressure.
Trigger:
A confirmed UpRift Reversal signal is printed when:
Bullish Divergence is detected — price makes a new low, but the oscillator fails to confirm.
Momentum begins turning up from the divergence low (marked on chart as ⇝)
The image above shows a valid UpRift Reversal play.
🔹 DownRift Reversal
Core Setup:
Price Action – Forms a higher high.
Momentum Rift – The FSO forms a lower high, signaling bearish divergence and weakening buying pressure.
Trigger
A confirmed DownRift Reversal signal is printed when:
Bearish Divergence is detected — price makes a new high, but the oscillator fails to confirm.
Momentum begins turning down from the divergence high (marked on chart as ⇝).
Why It Works
Shift Rifts work because momentum often fades before a price reverses.
Price is the final scoreboard — it reflects what has already happened. Momentum, on the other hand, is a leading indicator of pressure. When the FSO begins to move in the opposite direction of price, it signals that the dominant side in the market is losing steam, even if the scoreboard hasn’t flipped yet.
In an UpShift Rift, sellers keep pushing price lower, but each push has less force — buyers are quietly building pressure under the surface.
In a DownShift Rift, buyers keep marking new highs, but they’re spending more effort for less result — sellers are starting to take control.
These disconnects happen because large participants often scale into or out of positions gradually, creating momentum shifts before price reflects it. Shift Rifts capture those turning points early.
Best Market Conditions:
Best in markets that have been trending strongly but are starting to show signs of exhaustion.
Works well after a prolonged move into key support/resistance, where large players may take profits or reverse positions.
Higher win potential when the Rift aligns with higher timeframe momentum bias in Kio IQ’s multi-timeframe table.
Common Mistakes
Forcing Rifts in choppy markets – In sideways chop, small oscillations can look like divergences but lack conviction.
Ignoring multi-timeframe bias – Trading an UpShift Rift when higher timeframes are strongly bearish (or vice versa) reduces follow-through odds.
Entering too early – Divergences can extend before reversing; wait for momentum to confirm a turn (⇝) before making a trading decision.
Confusing normal pullbacks with Rifts – Not every dip in momentum is a divergence; the Rift requires a clear and opposing trend between price and FSO.
🔷 Shift Count – Momentum Stage Tracker
Purpose:
Shift Count measures how far a bullish or bearish push has progressed, from its first spark to potential exhaustion.
It tracks momentum in defined steps so traders can instantly gauge whether a move is just starting, picking up steam, fully extended, or at risk of reversing.
How It Works
Bullish Momentum:
Start (1–2) → New momentum emerging, early entry window.
Acceleration (3–4) → Momentum in full swing, best for holding or adding to a position.
Extreme Bullish Momentum / Final Stages (5) → Watch for signs of reversal or take partial profits.
Exhaust – Can only occur after 5 is reached, signaling that the rally may be losing steam.
Bearish Momentum:
Start (-1 to -2) → New selling pressure emerging.
Acceleration (-3 to -4) → Bear trend accelerating.
Extreme Bearish Momentum / Final Stages (-5) → Watch for reversal or scale out.
Exhaust – Can only occur after -5 is reached, signaling that the sell-off may be running out of force.
The chart above shows a full 5-UpShift count.
The chart above shows a full 5-DownShift count.
Why It’s Useful
Markets often move in momentum “steps” before reversing or taking a breather.
Shift Count makes these steps visible, helping traders:
Spot the early stages of a potential move.
Identify when a move is picking up steam.
Identify when a move is mature and vulnerable to reversal.
Combine with other Kio IQ strategies for better-timed entries and exits.
Why This Works
It’s visually obvious where you are in the momentum cycle without overthinking.
You can build rules like:
Only enter in Start phase when higher timeframe agrees.
Manage positions aggressively once in Acceleration phase.
Be ready to exit or fade in Exhaust phase.
Best Market Conditions
Trending markets where pullbacks are shallow.
Works best when combined with Shift Sync Pullback or Gate Breaker triggers to confirm timing.
Higher timeframe direction confluence.
Common Mistakes
Treating Exhaust as always a reversal — sometimes strong markets push past 5/-5 multiple times.
Ignoring higher timeframe bias — a “Start” on a 1-minute chart against a strong daily trend is much riskier.
🔷 Playbook Strategy: Exhaust Flip
Core idea: When Shift Count reaches 5 (or -5) and then prints Exhaust, momentum has likely climaxed, whether temporarily or leading to a full reversal. We take the first qualified signal against the prior move.
Trader’s Note:
This strategy is not intended for beginners — it requires confidence in trusting momentum shifts even when price action still appears strong. Best suited for traders experienced in managing reversals, as entries often occur before the broader market confirms the move.
🔹 UpExhaust Flip (fade a bullish run)
Setup:
Shift Count hits 5, then an Exhaust print occurs.
Invalidation
The local high is broken to the upside.
The chart above explains the UpExhaust Flip strategy in greater detail.
🔹 DownExhaust Flip (fade a bearish run)
Setup:
Shift Count hits -5, then an Exhaust print occurs.
Invalidation
The local low is broken to the downside.
The chart above explains the DownExhaust Flip strategy in greater detail.
Bonus Confluence (optional, not required)
Rift assist: An UpShift Rift (for longs) or DownShift Rift (for shorts) near Exhaust strengthens the flip.
MaSO context: Neutral or opposite-leaning MaSO helps. Avoid flips straight against a strong MaSO bias unless you have a structure break.
Why It Works
Exhaust marks climax behavior: the prior side has pushed hard, then failed to extend after meeting significant pushback. Liquidity gets thin at the edges; aggressive profit-taking meets early contrarians. A small confirmation (micro structure break or HSO turn) is often enough to flip the tape for a snapback.
Best Market Conditions
After extended, one-sided runs (multiple Shift Count steps without meaningful pullbacks).
Near Shift Gates or obvious swing extremes where trapped orders cluster.
When higher-timeframe momentum is neutral or softening (you’re fading the last thrust of a decisive move, not a fresh trend).
Common Mistakes
Fading too early: Taking the trade at 5 without waiting for the Exhaust.
Fading freight trains: Fighting a fresh Shift Sync in the same direction right after Exhaust (often just a pause).
No structure reference: Entering without a clear micro swing to anchor risk.
🔷 MTF Shift Table
The MTF Shift Table table provides a compact, multi-timeframe view of market momentum shifts. Each cell represents the current shift count within a given timeframe, while the classification label indicates whether momentum is strong, weak, or normal.
The chart above further outlines the MTF Shift Table.
Why It Works
Markets rarely move in a perfectly linear fashion — momentum develops, stalls, and transitions at different speeds across different timeframes. This table allows you to:
See momentum alignment at a glance – If multiple higher and lower timeframes show a sustained shift count in the same direction, the move has greater structural support.
Spot divergences early – A shorter timeframe reversing against a longer-term sustained count can warn of potential pullbacks or trend exhaustion before price confirms.
Identify “momentum stacking” opportunities – When shift counts escalate across timeframes in sequence, it often signals a stronger and more durable move.
Avoid false enthusiasm – A single timeframe spike without agreement from other periods may be noise rather than genuine momentum.
The Trend Score provides a concise, at-a-glance evaluation of an asset’s directional strength across multiple timeframes. It distills complex momentum and Shift data into a single, easy-to-read metric, allowing traders to quickly determine whether the prevailing conditions favor bullish or bearish continuation. The Trend Scale scales from -100 to 100.
How to Use It in Practice
Trend Confirmation – Confirm that your intended trade direction is backed by multiple timeframes maintaining consistent momentum.
Risk Timing – Reduce position size or take partial profits when lower timeframes begin shifting against the dominant momentum classification.
Multi-timeframe Confluence – Combine with other system signals (e.g., FSO, HSO) for higher-probability entries.
This table effectively turns a complex multi-timeframe read into a single, glanceable heatmap of momentum structure, enabling quicker and more confident decision-making.
The MTF Shift Table is the confluence backbone of every playbook strategy for Kio IQ.
🔷 Momentum Meter
The Momentum Meter is a composite gauge built from three of Kio IQ’s core momentum engines:
HSO – Short-term momentum scout
FSO – Mid-term momentum backbone
MaSO – Macro trend context
By combining these three readings, the meter provides the most strict and lagging momentum classification in Kio IQ.
It only flips direction when a composite score of all three oscillators reach defined thresholds, filtering out short-lived counter-moves and false starts.
Why It Works
Many momentum tools flip too quickly — reacting to short-lived spikes that don’t represent real directional commitment. The Momentum Meter avoids this by requiring alignment across short, mid, and macro momentum engines before it shifts bias.
This triple-confirmation rule filters out noise, catching only those moments when traders of all speeds — scalpers, swing traders, and long-term participants — are leaning in the same direction. When that happens, price movement tends to be more sustained and less prone to immediate reversal.
In other words, the Momentum Meter doesn’t just tell you “momentum looks good” — it tells you momentum looks good to everyone who matters, across all horizons.
How It Works
Blue = All three engines align bullish.
Pink = All three engines align bearish.
The meter ignores smaller pullbacks or temporary oscillations that might flip the faster indicators — it waits for total alignment before changing state.
Because of this strict confirmation requirement, the Momentum Meter reacts slower but delivers higher-conviction shifts.
How to Interpret Readings
Blue (Bullish Alignment):
Sustained buying pressure across short, mid, and macro views. Often marks the “full confirmation” stage of a move.
Pink (Bearish Alignment):
Sustained selling pressure across all views. Confirms sellers are in control.
Practical Uses
Trend Followers – Use as a “stay-in” confirmation once a position is already open.
Swing Traders – Great for filtering out low-conviction setups; if the Momentum Meter disagrees with your intended direction, conditions aren’t fully aligned.
Confluence and Direction Filter – The Momentum Meter can be used as a form of confluence i.e. blue = longs only, pink = shorts only.
Limitations
Will always turn after the faster oscillators (HSO/MSO). This is intentional.
Works best in trending markets — in choppy conditions it may lag shifts significantly.
Should be used as a bias filter, not a standalone entry signal.
🔷 Trend Strength Meter
The Trend Strength Meter is a compact visual gauge that scores the current trend’s strength on a scale from -5 to +5:
+5 = Extremely strong bullish trend
0 = Neutral, no clear trend
-5 = Extremely strong bearish trend
This is an optional tool in Kio IQ — designed for quick reference rather than as a primary trading trigger.
Why it works
Single-indicator trend reads can be misleading — they might look strong on one metric while quietly weakening on another. The Trend Strength Meter solves this by blending multiple inputs (momentum alignment, structure persistence, and multi-timeframe data) into one composite score.
This matters because trend health isn’t just about direction — it’s about persistence. A +5 or -5 score means the market is not only trending but holding that trend with structural support across multiple timeframes.
By tracking both direction and staying power, the Trend Strength Meter flags when a move is at risk of fading before price action fully confirms it — giving you a head start on adjusting your position or taking profits.
How It Works
The Trend Strength Meter evaluates multiple market inputs — including momentum alignment, price structure, and persistence — to assign a numeric value representing how firmly the current move is holding.
The scoring logic:
Positive values indicate bullish conditions.
Negative values indicate bearish conditions.
Higher magnitude (closer to ±5) = stronger conviction in that direction.
Values near zero suggest the market is in a transition or range.
How to Interpret Readings
+4 to +5 (Strong Up) – Trend is well-established, often with multi-timeframe agreement.
+1 to +3 (Up) – Bullish bias present, but not at maximum conviction.
0 (Neutral) – No dominant trend; could be consolidation or pre-shift phase.
-1 to -3 (Down) – Bearish bias present but moderate.
-4 to -5 (Strong Down) – Trend is firmly bearish, with consistent downside momentum.
Why It Works
A single timeframe or momentum reading can give a false sense of trend health.
The Trend Strength Meter aggregates multiple layers of market data into one simplified score, making it easy to see whether a move has the underlying support to continue — or whether it’s more likely to stall.
Because the score considers both direction and persistence, it can flag when a move is losing strength even before price structure fully shifts.
🔷 Kio IQ – Supplemental Playbook Strategies
These phases are part of the Kio IQ Playbook—situational tools that can help you anticipate potential momentum changes.
While they can be useful for planning and tactical adjustments, they are not primary trade triggers and should be treated as early, lower-conviction cues.
🔹 1. Scouting Phase (Light Early Cue)
Purpose: Provide the earliest possible hint that momentum may be shifting.
Upshift Trigger: FSO crosses above the 0 line.
Downshift Trigger: FSO crosses below the 0 line.
Why It Works
The 0 line in the Full Shift Oscillator (FSO) acts as a neutral momentum boundary.
When the FSO moves above 0, it suggests that medium-term momentum has shifted to bullish territory.
When it moves below 0, it suggests that medium-term momentum has shifted to bearish territory.
This crossover is often the first measurable sign of a momentum reversal or acceleration, well before slower indicators confirm it.
Think of it as "momentum poking its head above water"—you’re spotting the change before it becomes obvious on price alone.
Best Use
Works best when confirmed later by Lookout Phase or other primary Kio IQ signals.
Ideal for scouting in anticipation of potential opportunities.
Helpful when monitoring multiple assets and you want a quick filter for shifts worth watching.
Can act as a trade trigger when the MTF Shift Table shows confluence (i.e., UpShift Scouting Signal + Bullish MTF Table + High Trend Strength Score).
Common Mistakes
Acting on Scouting Phase signals against the MTF Shift Table as a stand-alone trade trigger. Without higher timeframe alignment or additional confirmation, many Scouting Phase crossovers can fade quickly or reverse, leading to premature entries.
Ignoring market context
A bullish Scouting Phase in a strong downtrend can easily fail.
Always check higher timeframe trend alignment.
Overreacting to noise: On lower timeframes, small fluctuations can create false scouting signals.
Best Practices
Filter with trend: Only act on Scouting Phases that align with the dominant higher timeframe trend.
Watch volatility: In low-volatility conditions, false scouting triggers are more likely.
🔹 2. Lookout Phase (Early Momentum Alert)
Purpose:
The Lookout Phase signals an early alert that momentum is potentially strengthening in a given direction. It’s more meaningful than the Scouting Phase, but still considered a preliminary cue.
Triggers:
Upshift: FSO crosses above the HSO.
Downshift: FSO crosses below the HSO.
Why It Works:
The Lookout Phase is designed to identify moments when mid-term momentum (FSO) overtakes short-term momentum (HSO). Since the FSO is smoother and reacts more gradually, its crossover of the faster-reacting HSO can indicate a shift from short-lived fluctuations to a more sustained directional move.
This makes it a valuable early read on momentum transitions—especially when supported by higher-timeframe context.
Best Practices:
Always check the MTF Shift Table for higher-timeframe alignment before acting on a Lookout Phase signal.
Look for confluence with the Momentum Meter
Treat Lookout Phase entries as probing positions—small, exploratory trades that can be scaled into if follow-through develops.
Common Mistakes:
Treating Lookout Phase signals as a definitive trade trigger without context
Entering solely on a Lookout Phase crossover, without considering the MTF Shift Table or broader market structure, can result in chasing short-lived momentum bursts that fail to follow through.
Ignoring prevailing higher-timeframe momentum
Trading a Lookout Phase signal that is counter to the dominant trend or higher-timeframe bias increases the risk of whipsaws and false moves.
🔶 Summary
Kio IQ is an all-in-one trading indicator that combines momentum, trend strength, multi-timeframe analysis, divergences, pullbacks, and exhaustion alerts into a clear, structured view. It helps traders cut through market noise by showing whether a move is strong, weak, a trap, or simply part of a larger trend. With tools like the Full Shift Oscillator, Multi-Timeframe Shift Table, Shift Gates, and Rift Divergences, Kio IQ simplifies complex market behavior into easy-to-read signals. It’s designed to help traders spot early shifts, align with momentum, and recognize when trends are building or losing steam—all in one place.
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Sector Rotation & Money Flow Dashboard📊 Overview
The Sector Rotation & Money Flow Dashboard is a comprehensive market analysis tool that tracks 39 major sector ETFs in real-time, providing institutional-grade insights into sector rotation, momentum shifts, and money flow patterns. This indicator helps traders identify which sectors are attracting capital, which are losing favor, and where the next opportunities might emerge.
Perfect for swing traders, position traders, and investors who want to stay ahead of sector rotation and ride the strongest trends while avoiding weak sectors.
🎯 What This Indicator Does
Tracks 39 Major Sectors: From technology to utilities, cryptocurrencies to commodities
Calculates Multiple Timeframes: 1-week, 1-month, 3-month, and 6-month performance
Advanced Momentum Metrics: Proprietary momentum score and acceleration calculations
Relative Strength Analysis: Compare sector performance against any benchmark index
Money Flow Signals: Visual indicators showing where institutional money is moving
Smart Filtering: Pre-built strategy filters for different trading styles
Trend Detection: Emoji-based visual system for quick trend identification
💡 Key Features
1. Performance Metrics
Multiple timeframe analysis (1W, 1M, 3M, 6M)
Month-over-month change tracking
Relative strength vs benchmark index
2. Advanced Analytics
Momentum Score: Weighted composite of recent performance
Acceleration: Rate of change in momentum (second derivative)
Money Flow Signals: IN/OUT/TURN/WATCH indicators
3. Strategy Preset Filters
🎯 Swing Trade: High momentum opportunities
📈 Trend Follow: Established uptrends
🔄 Mean Reversion: Oversold bounce candidates
💎 Value Hunt: Deep value opportunities
🚀 Breakout: Emerging strength
⚠️ Risk Off: Sectors to avoid
4. Customization
All 39 sector ETFs can be customized
Adjustable benchmark index
Flexible display options
Multiple sorting methods
📋 Settings Documentation
Display Settings
Show Table (Default: On)
Toggles the entire dashboard display
Table Position (Default: Middle Center)
Choose from 9 positions on your chart
Options: Top/Middle/Bottom × Left/Center/Right
Rows to Show (Default: 15)
Number of sectors displayed (5-40)
Useful for focusing on top/bottom performers
Sort By (Default: Momentum)
1M/3M/6M: Sort by specific timeframe performance
Momentum: Weighted recent performance score
Acceleration: Rate of momentum change
1M Change: Month-over-month improvement
RS: Relative strength vs benchmark
Flow: IN First: Prioritize sectors with inflows
Flow: TURN First: Focus on reversal candidates
Recovery Plays: Oversold sectors recovering
Oversold Bounce: Deepest declines with positive signs
Top Gainers/Losers 3M: Best/worst quarterly performers
Best Acc + Mom: Combined strength score
Worst Acc (Topping): Sectors losing momentum
Filter Settings
Strategy Preset Filter (Default: All)
All: No filtering
🎯 Swing Trade: Mom >5, Acc >2, Money flowing in
📈 Trend Follow: Positive 1M & 3M, RS >0
🔄 Mean Reversion: Oversold but improving
💎 Value Hunt: Down >10% with recovery signs
🚀 Breakout: Rapid momentum surge
⚠️ Risk Off: Declining or topping sectors
Custom Flow Filter: Use manual flow filter
Custom Flow Signal Filter (Default: All)
Only active when Strategy Preset = "Custom Flow Filter"
IN Only: Strong inflows
TURN Only: Reversal signals
WATCH Only: Recovery candidates
OUT Only: Outflow sectors
Active Flows Only: Any non-neutral signal
Hide Low Volume ETFs (Default: Off)
Filters out illiquid sectors (future enhancement)
Visual Settings
Show Trend Emojis (Default: On)
🚀 Breakout (Strong 1M + High Acceleration)
🔥 Hot Recovery (From -10% to positive)
💪 Steady Uptrend (All timeframes positive)
➡️ Sideways/Ranging
⚠️ Warning/Topping (Up >15%, now slowing)
📉 Falling (Negative + declining)
🔄 Bottoming (Improving from lows)
Compact Mode (Default: Off)
Removes decimals for cleaner display
Useful when showing many rows
Min Data Points Required (Default: 3)
Minimum data points needed to display a sector
Prevents showing sectors with insufficient data
Relative Strength Settings
RS Benchmark Index (Default: AMEX:SPY)
Index to compare all sectors against
Can use SPY, QQQ, IWM, or any other index
RS Period (Days) (Default: 21)
Lookback period for RS calculation
21 days = 1 month, 63 days = 3 months, etc.
Sector ETF Settings (Groups 1-39)
Each sector has two inputs:
Symbol: The ticker (e.g., "AMEX:XLF")
Name: Display name (e.g., "Financials")
All 39 sectors can be customized to track different ETFs or markets.
📈 Column Explanations
Sector: ETF name/description
1M%: 1-month (21-day) performance
3M%: 3-month (63-day) performance
6M%: 6-month (126-day) performance
Mom: Momentum score (weighted average, recent-biased)
Acc: Acceleration (momentum rate of change)
Δ1M: Month-over-month change
RS: Relative strength vs benchmark
Flow: Money flow signal
↗️ IN: Strong inflows
🔄 TURN: Potential reversal
👀 WATCH: Recovery candidate
↘️ OUT: Outflows
—: Neutral
🎮 Usage Tips
For Swing Traders (3-14 days)
Use "🎯 Swing Trade" filter
Sort by "Acceleration" or "Momentum"
Look for Flow = "IN" and Mom >10
Confirm with positive RS
For Position Traders (2-8 weeks)
Use "📈 Trend Follow" filter
Sort by "RS" or "Best Acc + Mom"
Focus on consistent green across timeframes
Ensure RS >3 for market leaders
For Value Investors
Use "💎 Value Hunt" filter
Sort by "Recovery Plays" or "Top Losers 3M"
Look for improving Δ1M
Check for "WATCH" or "TURN" signals
For Risk Management
Regularly check "⚠️ Risk Off" filter
Sort by "Worst Acc (Topping)"
Review holdings for ⚠️ warning emojis
Exit sectors showing "OUT" flow
Market Regime Recognition
Bull Market: Many sectors showing "IN" flow, positive RS
Bear Market: Widespread "OUT" flows, negative RS
Rotation: Mixed flows, some "IN" while others "OUT"
Recovery: Multiple "TURN" and "WATCH" signals
🔧 Pro Tips
Combine Filters + Sorting: Filter first to narrow candidates, then sort to prioritize
Multi-Timeframe Confirmation: Best setups show alignment across 1M, 3M, and momentum
RS is Key: Sectors outperforming SPY (RS >0) tend to continue outperforming
Acceleration Matters: Positive acceleration often precedes price breakouts
Flow Transitions: "WATCH" → "TURN" → "IN" progression identifies new trends early
Regular Scans:
Daily: Check "Acceleration" sort
Weekly: Review "1M Change"
Monthly: Analyze "RS" shifts
Divergence Signals:
Price up but Acceleration down = Potential top
Price down but Acceleration up = Potential bottom
Sector Pairs Trading: Long sectors with "IN" flow, short sectors with "OUT" flow
⚠️ Important Notes
This indicator makes 40 security requests (maximum allowed)
Best used on Daily timeframe
Data updates in real-time during market hours
Some ETFs may show "—" if data is unavailable
🎯 Common Strategies
"Follow the Flow"
Only trade sectors showing "IN" flow with positive RS
"Rotation Catcher"
Focus on "TURN" signals in sectors down >15% from highs
"Momentum Rider"
Trade top 3 sectors by Momentum score, exit when Acceleration turns negative
"Mean Reversion"
Buy sectors in bottom 20% by 3M performance when Δ1M improves
"Relative Strength Leader"
Maintain positions only in sectors with RS >5
Not financial advice - always do additional research
EAOBS by MIGVersion 1
1. Strategy Overview Objective: Capitalize on breakout movements in Ethereum (ETH) price after the Asian open pre-market session (7:00 PM–7:59 PM EST) by identifying high and low prices during the session and trading breakouts above the high or below the low.
Timeframe: Any (script is timeframe-agnostic, but align with session timing).
Session: Pre-market session (7:00 PM–7:59 PM EST, adjustable for other time zones, e.g., 12:00 AM–12:59 AM GMT).
Risk-Reward Ratios (R:R): Targets range from 1.2:1 to 5.2:1, with a fixed stop loss.
Instrument: Ethereum (ETH/USD or ETH-based pairs).
2. Market Setup Session Monitoring: Monitor ETH price action during the pre-market session (7:00 PM–7:59 PM EST), which aligns with the Asian market open (e.g., 9:00 AM–9:59 AM JST).
The script tracks the highest high and lowest low during this session.
Breakout Triggers: Buy Signal: Price breaks above the session’s high after the session ends (7:59 PM EST).
Sell Signal: Price breaks below the session’s low after the session ends.
Visualization: The session is highlighted on the chart with a white background.
Horizontal lines are drawn at the session’s high and low, extended for 30 bars, along with take-profit (TP) and stop-loss (SL) levels.
3. Entry Rules Long (Buy) Entry: Enter a long position when the price breaks above the session’s high price after 7:59 PM EST.
Entry price: Just above the session high (e.g., add a small buffer, like 0.1–0.5%, to avoid false breakouts, depending on volatility).
Short (Sell) Entry: Enter a short position when the price breaks below the session’s low price after 7:59 PM EST.
Entry price: Just below the session low (e.g., subtract a small buffer, like 0.1–0.5%).
Confirmation: Use a candlestick close above/below the breakout level to confirm the entry.
Optionally, add volume confirmation or a momentum indicator (e.g., RSI or MACD) to filter out weak breakouts.
Position Size: Calculate position size based on risk tolerance (e.g., 1–2% of account per trade).
Risk is determined by the stop-loss distance (10 points, as defined in the script).
4. Exit Rules Take-Profit Levels (in points, based on script inputs):TP1: 12 points (1.2:1 R:R).
TP2: 22 points (2.2:1 R:R).
TP3: 32 points (3.2:1 R:R).
TP4: 42 points (4.2:1 R:R).
TP5: 52 points (5.2:1 R:R).
Example for Long: If session high is 3000, TP levels are 3012, 3022, 3032, 3042, 3052.
Example for Short: If session low is 2950, TP levels are 2938, 2928, 2918, 2908, 2898.
Strategy: Scale out of the position (e.g., close 20% at TP1, 20% at TP2, etc.) or take full profit at a preferred TP level based on market conditions.
Stop-Loss: Fixed at 10 points from the entry.
Long SL: Session high - 10 points (e.g., entry at 3000, SL at 2990).
Short SL: Session low + 10 points (e.g., entry at 2950, SL at 2960).
Trailing Stop (Optional):After reaching TP2 or TP3, consider trailing the stop to lock in profits (e.g., trail by 10–15 points below the current price).
5. Risk Management per Trade: Limit risk to 1–2% of your trading account per trade.
Calculate position size: Account Size × Risk % ÷ (Stop-Loss Distance × ETH Price per Point).
Example: $10,000 account, 1% risk = $100. If SL = 10 points and 1 point = $1, position size = $100 ÷ 10 = 0.1 ETH.
Daily Risk Limit: Cap daily losses at 3–5% of the account to avoid overtrading.
Maximum Exposure: Avoid taking both long and short positions simultaneously unless using separate accounts or strategies.
Volatility Consideration: Adjust position size during high-volatility periods (e.g., major news events like Ethereum upgrades or macroeconomic announcements).
6. Trade Management Monitoring :Watch for breakouts after 7:59 PM EST.
Monitor price action near TP and SL levels using alerts or manual checks.
Trade Duration: Breakout lines extend for 30 bars (script parameter). Close trades if no TP or SL is hit within this period, or reassess based on market conditions.
Adjustments: If the market shows strong momentum, consider holding beyond TP5 with a trailing stop.
If the breakout fails (e.g., price reverses before TP1), exit early to minimize losses.
7. Additional Considerations Market Conditions: The 7:00 PM–7:59 PM EST session aligns with the Asian market open (e.g., Tokyo Stock Exchange open at 9:00 AM JST), which may introduce higher volatility due to Asian trading activity.
Avoid trading during low-liquidity periods or extreme volatility (e.g., major crypto news).
Check for upcoming events (e.g., Ethereum network upgrades, ETF decisions) that could impact price.
Backtesting: Test the strategy on historical ETH data using the session high/low breakouts for the 7:00 PM–7:59 PM EST window to validate performance.
Adjust TP/SL levels based on backtest results if needed.
Broker and Fees: Use a low-fee crypto exchange (e.g., Binance, Kraken, Coinbase Pro) to maximize R:R.
Account for trading fees and slippage in your position sizing.
Time zone Adjustment: Adjust session time input for your time zone (e.g., "0000-0059" for GMT).
Ensure your trading platform’s clock aligns with the script’s time zone (default: America/New_York).
8. Example Trade Scenario: Session (7:00 PM–7:59 PM EST) records a high of 3050 and a low of 3000.
Long Trade: Entry: Price breaks above 3050 (e.g., enter at 3051).
TP Levels: 3063 (TP1), 3073 (TP2), 3083 (TP3), 3093 (TP4), 3103 (TP5).
SL: 3040 (3050 - 10).
Position Size: For a $10,000 account, 1% risk = $100. SL = 11 points ($11). Size = $100 ÷ 11 = ~0.09 ETH.
Short Trade: Entry: Price breaks below 3000 (e.g., enter at 2999).
TP Levels: 2987 (TP1), 2977 (TP2), 2967 (TP3), 2957 (TP4), 2947 (TP5).
SL: 3010 (3000 + 10).
Position Size: Same as above, ~0.09 ETH.
Execution: Set alerts for breakouts, enter with limit orders, and monitor TPs/SL.
9. Tools and Setup Platform: Use TradingView to implement the Pine Script and visualize breakout levels.
Alerts: Set price alerts for breakouts above the session high or below the session low after 7:59 PM EST.
Set alerts for TP and SL levels.
Chart Settings: Use a 1-minute or 5-minute chart for precise session tracking.
Overlay the script to see high/low lines, TP levels, and SL levels.
Optional Indicators: Add RSI (e.g., avoid overbought/oversold breakouts) or volume to confirm breakouts.
10. Risk Warnings Crypto Volatility: ETH is highly volatile; unexpected news can cause rapid price swings.
False Breakouts: Breakouts may fail, especially in low-volume sessions. Use confirmation signals.
Leverage: Avoid high leverage (e.g., >5x) to prevent liquidation during volatile moves.
Session Accuracy: Ensure correct session timing for your time zone to avoid misaligned entries.
11. Performance Tracking Journaling :Record each trade’s entry, exit, R:R, and outcome.
Note market conditions (e.g., trending, ranging, news-driven).
Review: Weekly: Assess win rate, average R:R, and adherence to the plan.
Monthly: Adjust TP/SL or session timing based on performance.
RS Alpha α | viResearchRS Alpha α | viResearch
Conceptual Foundation and Strategy Innovation
RS Alpha α is a dynamic, multi-asset crypto allocation engine designed for precision rotation among trending major assets. Grounded in intra-asset relative strength and enhanced by real-time trend classification, this model moves beyond static filters—adapting allocations to prevailing momentum and volatility regimes.
The strategy is purpose-built to extract tactical alpha in high-beta environments while minimizing whipsaw and drawdowns during uncertain conditions. It achieves this via a systematic, multi-layer filter stack: statistical ranking, trend validation, and risk-adjusted performance scoring.
Technical Architecture and Signal Composition
Relative Strength Matrix:
Assets are scored using a comprehensive 7x7 ratio matrix comparing each asset’s relative momentum against all others. Each row contributes to a cumulative trend score, identifying the top-performing names based on cross-asset strength.
Trend Filters (Multi-Timeframe Adaptive):
Each candidate must pass intra-trend classification (12H, 8H, 4H) and optionally a macro trend regime filter using a user-defined market benchmark (e.g., BTC or ETH on 1D).
Beta & Alpha Filter:
Assets are further screened using custom beta and alpha calculations versus a benchmark. When enabled, only assets showing above-median beta and alpha values are retained.
Optional Risk Ratios:
Sharpe, Sortino, and Omega ratio filters are included (opt-in) for forward testing purposes. These risk metrics refine selection in volatile regimes but are not required for core functionality.
Equity Engine & Allocation Logic:
A real-time system equity curve grows based on rate of change (ROC) from allocated assets, with support for:
100% single asset allocation
50/50 equal split if scores match closely
80/20 weighted allocation based on dominance
Performance Tracking and Alerts
System Equity Visualization: Real-time equity plotted using dynamic coloring tied to the primary asset allocation.
Drawdown Table: Tracks max equity drawdown since a user-defined start date.
Dominant Asset Panel: Displays current allocation format (100%, 80/20, or 50/50) and scoreboard of all considered assets.
Allocation Alerts: Sends alerts when asset rotation occurs, with clear breakdowns of new weightings and symbol changes.
Timeframe Guard: Warns users if running on anything other than the recommended 1D timeframe.
Customization and UX Enhancements
Asset Inclusion Toggle: Easily exclude assets from rotation by changing their input to "USDT".
Background Overlay (Optional): Background color highlights the dominant asset dynamically, with adjustable transparency.
User Switches for All Visual Modules: Toggle individual elements such as alerts, drawdown, dominant tables, or error messages.
Use Case and Target Audience
This tool is ideal for:
Active crypto portfolio managers seeking structured, rule-based asset rotation
Tactical traders who value adaptability and clarity in allocation shifts
Swing traders operating within medium to high-beta environments
It thrives particularly during bull trends, sector rotations, or when paired with macro regime filters like market confidence signals.
Summary
RS Alpha α provides a comprehensive, data-driven framework for crypto asset rotation. It combines statistical rigor with real-time responsiveness, offering high customization and strong risk awareness. Designed for professionals and advanced retail traders alike, it’s both a decision-support tool and a visual performance dashboard.
⚠️ Always validate any strategy with proper backtesting and forward tracking. While RS Alpha α provides robust signal logic, it is one component in a larger portfolio and risk management process.
Midnight 30min High/LowMidnight 30min High/Low — Overnight Liquidity Range Tracker
Capture the Overnight Session: A Strategic Level Identification Tool from Professional Trading Methodology
This indicator captures the high and low prices during the critical 30-minute midnight session (12:00-12:30 AM EST) and projects these levels forward as key support and resistance zones. These overnight ranges often contain significant liquidity and serve as crucial reference points for intraday price action, representing areas where institutional activity may have established important levels.
🔍 What This Script Does:
Identifies Critical Overnight Session Levels
- Automatically detects the 12:00-12:30 AM EST session window
- Captures the highest and lowest prices during this 30-minute period
- Projects these levels forward for multiple trading days
Creates Dynamic Support/Resistance Zones
- Extends midnight high/low levels as horizontal lines with customizable projection periods
- Fills the area between high and low to create a visual trading range
- Updates automatically each trading day with new overnight levels
Provides Clear Visual Reference Points
- Optional session start markers (●) highlight when the midnight session begins
- Color-coded lines distinguish between high and low levels
- Transparent fill area creates an easy-to-identify trading zone
Real-Time Level Tracking
- Updates levels in real-time during the active midnight session
- Maintains historical levels for reference and backtesting
- Compatible with data window for precise level values
⚙️ Customization Options:
Extend Days (1-30):** Control how many days forward the levels are projected (default: 5 days)
High Line Color:** Customize the midnight high line color (default: blue)
Low Line Color:** Customize the midnight low line color (default: orange)
Fill Color:** Adjust the transparency and color of the range area (default: light aqua, 80% transparency)
Show Session Markers:** Toggle yellow session start indicators on/off (default: enabled)
💡 How to Use:
Deploy on lower timeframes (1m-15m) for precise level identification and reaction monitoring**
Watch for key price interactions:
- Rejection at midnight high levels (potential resistance)
- Bounce from midnight low levels (potential support)
- Range-bound trading between the high and low levels
Combine with liquidity concepts:
- Monitor for stop hunts above/below these levels
- Look for false breakouts that snap back into the range
- Use as confluence with other ICT concepts like FVGs and Order Blocks
Strategic Applications:
- Range trading between midnight levels
- Breakout confirmation when price closes decisively outside the range
- Support/resistance validation for entry and exit planning
🔗 Combine With These Tools for Complete Market Structure Analysis:
✅ First FVG — Opening Range Fair Value Gap Detector.
✅ ICT Turtle Soup (Liquidity Reversal)— Spot stop hunts and false breakout scenarios
✅ ICT Macro Zones (Grey Box Version)- It tracks real-time highs and lows for each Silver Bullet session
✅ ICT SMC Liquidity Grabs and OBs- Liquidity Grabs, Order Block Zones, and Fibonacci OTE Levels, allowing traders to identify institutional entry models with clean, rule-based visual signals.
Together, these tools create a comprehensive Smart Money Concepts (SMC) framework — helping traders identify, anticipate, and capitalize on institutional-level price movements with precision and confidence during critical overnight sessions.
ICT HTF Candles [Pro] (fadi)The ICT HTF Candles shows you multi-timeframe price action by plotting up to six higher timeframe candles on your chart, scaled to real price levels. Set candle counts per timeframe or toggle them off for a clean view, saving you time switching between charts. This helps you spot trends and reversals quickly, align trades with the market’s direction, and time setups like sweeps or bounces better. From scalping on the 1m to swinging on the 4H, it simplifies ICT and Smart Money Concepts (SMC), revealing trend shifts and institutional moves clearly. Once you use it, trading without this clarity just won’t feel right.
Key Features:
In-Depth Price Action Levels
These levels track ICT PD arrays and confluences across timeframes, making it easy to see how price action flows from higher timeframes and what your setup faces. Is your 5m trade about to run into a 1H bearish order block? Did it bounce off a higher timeframe FVG and create an SMT with a correlated asset? They make your chart a clear roadmap to market structure, helping you find strong setups, save time, and align with institutional moves:
Change in State of Delivery (CISD): In ICT trading, CISD marks potential reversal levels on each timeframe by showing the open of the highest series of up (green) candles for a bullish shift or the open of the lowest series of down (red) candles for a bearish shift. These levels are set at the opening price of the first candle in those runs, highlighting where the market turns. The indicator makes these levels easy to spot across timeframes, so you can track reversal points clearly. You can set your own confirmation criteria—a close or wick above/below the CISD line (bearish/bullish) or a close or wick above/below the high/low—to verify the CISD level cross. When confirmed, there is a high probability that we have a change in trend, and a reversal order block forms. CISD helps you track these reversal levels and confirm market shifts, making multi-timeframe analysis straightforward.
Order Blocks: When a CISD level cross is confirmed, the price is now below a series of up (green) candles or above a series of down (red) candles, marking these candles as order blocks that usually support the new trend direction. The indicator shows these levels clearly across timeframes, making it easy to spot high-probability reversal or consolidation areas. Keep in mind that price may sometimes move to mitigate an imbalance, so use your best judgment based on your multi-timeframe analysis to confirm they meet your trading criteria.
Trend Bias: Traders often struggle figuring out market bias—guessing the trend wrong, losing on trades against the flow, or missing how lower and higher timeframes line up. The Trend Bias feature tracks order blocks and change in state of delivery, displaying bullish or bearish trends for each timeframe to help you choose trades that go with the market’s direction. The indicator shows these trends clearly across timeframes, so you can quickly see if the 5m matches the 1H or if you’re going against the bigger trend. This makes it easier to avoid bad trades and make decisions faster, keeping you on track with setups that follow the main trend.
Immediate Rebalance: When looking at price action, you’ll see the market doesn’t usually leave behind many Fair Value Gaps (FVGs). That’s because the market is efficient and always rebalancing any inefficiencies. When the market starts a strong move, the last candle will usually close above the previous candle high (for up moves) or below the low (for down moves). At this point, the market will do one of two things: immediately rebalance by retracing first, or have a small retracement but leave behind an FVG. The Immediate Rebalance feature tracks rebalance levels across multiple timeframes, clearly showing where price rebalances. This helps traders have a better expectation of how the market may need to retrace and anticipate Power of Three (PO3) setups by being ready for a Judas swing to rebalance the imbalance.
Fair Value Gaps and Volume Imbalances: If the market fails to immediately rebalance, it will usually attempt to come back and rebalance it at a later time. FVGs and VIs give you a clear area where the price might be heading if it starts breaking structure on lower timeframes. These inefficiencies—price gaps (FVGs) or aggressive moves (VIs)—show where the market’s working to fix imbalances. The Fair Value Gaps and Volume Imbalances feature tracks these levels across timeframes.
Previous Candle Levels: The Previous Candle Levels feature marks the high, low, and middle of the prior candle on each timeframe, helping you identify key price levels for sweeps, bounces, or breakouts. It tracks the candle’s high and low as its extremes and the middle as the 50% mark, which you can set to calculate using the high-to-low range or the open-to-close range. These levels can provide tradable setups on lower timeframes.
Smart Money Techniques (SMT): What’s an ICT indicator without an SMT feature to track cracks in correlated assets? The ICT HTF Candles monitors your chosen correlated assets, like EUR/USD and GBP/USD or SQ and NQ, for signs of strength or weakness to use as confluence with other features and build the case for A+ setups. The SMT feature spots divergences when one asset makes a higher high or lower low while the other doesn’t follow, hinting at potential reversals or market shifts. It tests SMT using two immediate candles, since higher timeframes (HTFs) create larger gaps on lower timeframes. Traders can easily see these divergence levels, like a 15m SMT lining up with a 1H order block or CISD, helping you confirm high-probability setups and strengthen trade entries with multi-timeframe confluence.
LotSize CalculatorLotSize Calculator Documentation
Overview
The LotSize Calculator is a powerful TradingView indicator designed to help traders calculate optimal position sizes based on risk management principles. It provides a visual representation of trade setups, including entry points, stop losses, and take profits, while calculating the appropriate lot size based on your risk preferences.
Key Features
Automatic lot size calculation based on risk amount
Support for multiple asset classes (forex, commodities, indices, etc.)
Visual R-multiple levels (1R to 5R)
Real-time position tracking with drawdown and run-up statistics
Customizable visual elements and display options
Input Parameters
Risk Management Settings
Risk Amount Type: Choose between risking a fixed amount in dollars ($) or a specific lot size.
Risk Amount: The amount you want to risk on the trade (in dollars if Risk Amount Type is set to $, or in lots if set to Lots).
Overwrite TP: Optional setting to automatically set take profit at a specific R-multiple (1R, 2R, 3R, 4R, or 5R).
Table Comments: Optional field to add personal notes to the position table.
Trade Setup Levels
Trigger Price: The price at which your trade will be entered.
Stop Loss: Your predetermined exit price to limit losses.
Take Profit: Your target price to secure profits.
Time Of Setup Start Bar: The starting time for your trade setup window.
Display Settings
Plot Position Labels: Toggle to show/hide position information labels on the chart.
Plot Position Table: Toggle to show/hide the position information table.
Show Money: Toggle to display monetary values ($) in the labels and table.
Show Points: Toggle to display point values in the labels and table.
Show Ticks: Toggle to display tick values in the labels and table.
Visual Appearance
Entry Color: Color for entry level line and labels.
Take Profit Color: Color for take profit level line and labels.
Stop Loss Color: Color for stop loss level line and labels.
Label Text Color: Color for text in the position labels.
Table Background: Background color for the position information table.
Table Text: Text color for the position information table.
R Labels: Color for the R-multiple level labels.
Table Position: Position of the information table on the chart (options: Bottom Right, Bottom Left, Bottom Middle, Top Right, Top Middle).
How to Use
Basic Setup
Set your entry price in the "Trigger Price" field.
Set your stop loss level in the "Stop Loss" field.
Set your take profit level in the "Take Profit" field.
Choose your risk amount type ($ or Lots) and enter the risk amount.
Optionally, select an R-multiple for automatic take profit calculation.
Understanding the Display
The indicator will show:
Horizontal lines for entry, stop loss, and take profit levels
Colored zones between entry and take profit (potential profit zone) and between entry and stop loss (potential loss zone)
R-multiple levels based on your risk (1R, 2R, 3R, 4R, 5R)
A table displaying:
Position type (long/short) and size
Original risk and reward figures
Maximum run-up and drawdown during the trade
Trade Monitoring
Once a trade is triggered (either by price crossing a stop entry or reaching a limit entry), the indicator tracks:
Current position value
Maximum run-up (highest profit seen)
Maximum drawdown (largest loss seen)
Trade outcome when take profit or stop loss is hit
Advanced Features
Asset Type Detection
The LotSize Calculator automatically detects the type of asset being traded (forex, commodity, index, etc.) and adjusts calculations accordingly to ensure accurate position sizing.
R-Multiple Visualization
R-multiples help visualize potential reward relative to risk. For example, 2R means the potential reward is twice the amount risked. The indicator displays these levels directly on your chart for easy reference.
Adaptive Position Labels
Position labels adjust their display based on trade direction (long or short) and include relevant information about risk, reward, and current position status.
Best Practices
Always confirm your risk is appropriate for your account size (typically 1-2% of account per trade).
Use the R-multiple visualization to ensure your trades offer favorable risk-to-reward ratios.
The indicator works best when used alongside your existing strategy for entry and exit signals.
Customize the visual appearance to match your chart theme for better visibility.
Troubleshooting
If position calculations seem incorrect, verify that the indicator is detecting the correct instrument type.
For forex pairs, ensure your broker's lot size conventions match those used by the indicator.
The indicator may need adjustment for certain exotic instruments or markets with unusual tick sizes.
Market SurferOverview
If you're ready to surf the charts, Market Surfer is your perfect board 🏄♂️
This is my personal go-to indicator, designed to be a true Swiss Army knife for technical analysis - packed with powerful tools that deliver clear signals straight out of the box.
Market Surfer is heavily inspired by Market Cipher and Traders Reality .
Key Features
Market Waves : Visual representation of cyclical price movements to identify trend strength and potential reversals.
Money Flow : Highlights periods of buying and selling pressure, signaling shifts in market sentiment.
Trend Tracker : Real-time trend detection powered by EMA-based analysis, with color-coded signals for bullish and bearish phases.
Vector Candles : Enhanced candle coloring that indicates when market makers and high-frequency traders join the game, helping to identify significant market moves.
Dynamic Alerts : Configurable alerts for key market events, including trend changes, money flow transitions, and vector candle formations.
How It Works
Wave Theory Analysis : Detects cyclical market movements to highlight potential trend continuations or reversals.
PVSRA Analysis : Identifies vector candles when volume surges significantly relative to historical averages, indicating the presence of large institutional players.
EMA Trend Tracking : Tracks the 50-period EMA to determine overall market momentum and colorizes bars accordingly.
Money Flow Indexing : Uses Heikin-Ashi candle structures to measure buying and selling intensity over time.
Recommendations
Although Market Surfer is versatile and works across all markets and timeframes, I recommend:
Use it on 1H timeframe for mid-term trades and 1D timeframe for long-term ones.
Buy when green and sell when red - keep it simple.
Study vector candles before relying on them - they reveal institutional footprints.
Do not use leverage - trade with clarity and peace of mind.
And most importantly - sleep well.
Statistical AMDOverview
The Statistical AMD ("Accumulation, Manipulation, Distribution") is a real-time statistical analyzer and visual segmentation tool for price action.
It identifies and tracks the structure of major movements within higher timeframe candles — breaking them into three key phases:
Manipulation (M): Early-stage liquidity sweeps.
Distribution (D): Mid-phase trending moves.
Accumulation (A): Late-stage compression zones.
The tool records and visualizes where highs and lows form relative to the open of a larger candle (e.g., 1-hour) and aggregates statistical behavior across sessions.
This is not a predictive indicator — it is a segmentation and statistical probability builder for real-time and historical analysis.
What It Does
Tracks High/Low Timing:
Identifies when the high and low occur during each higher timeframe candle (like hourly).
Plots Box Structures:
Color-coded boxes for each phase:
Red = Manipulation
Green = Distribution
White = Accumulation
Displays Statistical Table:
Average timing of highs and lows
Current vs historical bar position tracking
Average ranges for each phase
Historical Aggregation:
Aggregates hundreds of candles' data to build probabilistic expectations.
Live Updates:
Boxes dynamically expand as price evolves within each phase.
Key Settings
HTF Reference:
Select the higher timeframe to analyze (Default: 1 Hour).
Manually Input Legs:
Customize leg sizes for manipulation, distribution, and no-trade zones.
Defaults:
Manipulation Leg = 3 bars
Distribution Leg = 6 bars
No Trade Zone = 6 bars
Ideal For
Liquidity and Manipulation Traders:
Those analyzing sweep behaviors, fakeouts, and structural rotations.
Time-based Statistical Analysts:
Users who build mean-reversion or breakout models based on timing patterns.
ICT, Smart Money Concept (SMC) Traders:
Traders who track sweep → displacement → compression cycles.
Scalpers and Intraday Traders:
Anyone needing microstructural framing inside large candles.
Important Notes
Higher timeframe anchoring is critical.
Make sure you align the "HTF Reference" with your intended analysis frame (e.g., if you scalp on 1-min, set HTF to 1H or 4H).
The tool doesn’t predict future moves directly — it helps build a contextual, statistically-backed map of where you are inside the cycle.
Manual input flexibility allows tailoring for different asset volatility.
Final Thought
If you're trading without understanding the internal phases of a candle — you're navigating blind.
Statistical AMD arms you with objective, historical data about how and when price tends to expand, manipulate, and compress — so you can act with probability on your side.
Rotation Phase Signal OnlyHow to Use the “Rotation Phase Signal Only” Script
(Floating Dashboard Version)
This version gives you a clean, unobtrusive way to monitor the market regime and rotation instructions on any chart — whether you’re tracking your dividend ETFs, growth funds, or defensive positions.
✅ What It Does
This script tracks:
SPY:TLT — Stocks vs. Bonds (macro equity trend)
QQQ:XLU — Growth vs. Defensive (sector risk appetite)
It calculates weekly EMAs of these ratios to determine which phase we are in:
Phase Signal Interpretation Reallocation Action
GROWTH Stocks & growth sectors lead Add MTUM, VUN, XMTM / Trim income assets
INCOME Stocks weak, growth holding Add HHIS, HYLD, QQQY / Trim growth
DEFENSIVE Bonds and defensives lead Add HPYT, HPYT.U, ZGLD / Exit most equity
NEUTRAL Mixed or unclear signals Hold / minor rebalancing only
🧱 Key Features of This Version
Feature Description
📊 Floating Table Always visible in the top-right corner of the chart
🔄 Dynamic Updates Adjusts weekly as the regime changes
✅ Use On Any Ticker You can run this on DFN, QQQY, HYLD, etc.
🔔 Built-In Alerts Alerts trigger when the phase changes
🗓️ Weekly Workflow (Suggested)
Open Your Main Chart
Use this on any ticker — your dividend ETFs, growth ETF, or even individual stocks.
Check the Floating Table
PHASE: The current regime (GROWTH, INCOME, DEFENSIVE, or NEUTRAL)
ADD: What ETFs to accumulate
SELL: What ETFs or sectors to trim or rotate out of
Take Action
Rebalance or allocate new capital based on the table guidance.
Set Alerts (Optional)
Click “🔔 Alerts” in TradingView
Set up alerts for when the Phase changes
Example: “Alert me when Phase = DEFENSIVE”
🔔 Example Alert Setup
Click on Alerts
Choose:
Condition: Rotation Phase Signal Only
Value: GROWTH or INCOME or DEFENSIVE
Choose alert type: pop-up, email, webhook, etc.
💡 Pro Tips
Use this alongside your Dividend or Income Dashboards for smarter reinvestment decisions.
MARKET SYNERGY ANALYZER# MARKET SYNERGY ANALYZER v2.0
Current Date and Time (UTC): 2025-04-04 00:20:33
Author: Timur İnci
## INTRODUCTION
The Market Synergy Analyzer is an advanced technical analysis tool designed to bridge the gap between traditional market analysis and cross-market correlation studies. This sophisticated indicator provides traders and analysts with a comprehensive view of market relationships, particularly focusing on the synergy between BIST (Borsa Istanbul) indices and cryptocurrency markets.
### Core Purpose
- Identifies market correlations across different asset classes
- Tracks relative strength between markets
- Provides normalized price comparison
- Offers multi-timeframe analysis through customizable EMAs
## DEVELOPMENT
### Technical Implementation
1. **Multi-Market Data Processing**
- Real-time data fetching from BIST indices
- Cryptocurrency market integration
- Cross-market price normalization
2. **Advanced Technical Indicators**
- Four-layer EMA system (5, 14, 34, 233 periods)
- Normalized price ratios
- Percentage difference calculations
- Real-time market synergy detection
3. **Visualization Components**
- Color-coded EMA lines for trend identification
- Normalized candlestick charts
- Visual correlation indicators
### Key Features
- **Market Coverage:**
- 30+ BIST indices including XU100, XU030, XU050
- Major cryptocurrency pairs (BTC/USD, BTC/TRY, BTC/EUR)
- Sector-specific indices
- **Analysis Tools:**
- Relative strength comparison
- Cross-market correlation metrics
- Trend deviation alerts
- Multi-timeframe analysis
## CONCLUSION
### Practical Applications
1. **For Traders:**
- Identify market leading sectors
- Spot divergences between markets
- Time entry and exit points
- Track relative market strength
2. **For Portfolio Managers:**
- Monitor sector rotations
- Assess market correlations
- Optimize portfolio diversification
- Track market breadth
3. **For Risk Managers:**
- Monitor market relationships
- Track systemic risk indicators
- Identify potential market disruptions
- Assess cross-market impacts
### Benefits
- **Enhanced Decision Making:**
- Data-driven market analysis
- Reduced emotional bias
- Systematic approach to market analysis
- Comprehensive market view
- **Risk Management:**
- Early warning system for market changes
- Cross-market risk assessment
- Trend deviation alerts
- Portfolio exposure monitoring
- **Market Insights:**
- Deep market understanding
- Sector rotation identification
- Correlation analysis
- Market leadership tracking
### Target Users
1. Professional Traders
2. Portfolio Managers
3. Market Analysts
4. Risk Managers
5. Institutional Investors
## TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Platform: TradingView
- Pine Script Version: 6.0
- Data Feed: Real-time market data
- Recommended Timeframes: All
- Memory Usage: Optimized (500 bars back)
## FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS
1. Machine Learning Integration
2. Advanced Pattern Recognition
3. Additional Market Coverage
4. Enhanced Alert System
5. Custom Reporting Features
[AlbaTherium] MTF Volatility Edge Zones Premium for Price Action Volatility Edge Zones Premium for Price Action (HTF)
The MTF Volatility Edge Zones Premium for Price Action is an advanced Multiple Timeframes (MTF) trading indicator that combines the power of volume analysis with price action, designed to reveal key volatility zones and assess market participants’ engagement levels . This tool offers unique insights into the dynamics of higher timeframes (HTF), helping traders identify critical zones of decision-making, such as potential reversals, continuations, or breakout areas.
Introduction to the MTF Volatility Edge Zones Premium
This indicator is built upon a deep understanding of the interaction between price action and volume. By mapping volume data onto price action, Volatility Edge Zones Premium (HTF) pinpoints areas of heightened market engagement. These zones represent where buyers and sellers have shown significant activity, allowing traders to identify market intent and anticipate key movements.
Key Features:
Higher Timeframe Analysis: Focuses on significant price and volume interactions over HTFs (e.g., 4H, Daily, Weekly) for a broader perspective on market trends.
Volatility Zones : Highlights areas where market participants show increased activity, signaling potential market turning points or strong continuations.
Volume-Driven Insights: Tracks the behavior of aggressive buyers and sellers, showing their engagement levels relative to price changes.
Overlayon Price Action: Provides a clear and actionable visual representation of volatility and engagement zones directly on price charts.
Chapter 1: Understanding Volatility and Engagement
1.1 Volatility Edge Zones
Volatility Edge Zones are areas where price and volume interact to signal potential changes in market direction or momentum. These zones are derived from high-volume clusters where significant market activity occurs.
1.2 Participant Engagement
Market participants can be categorized based on their level of engagement in these zones:
Aggressive Buyers: Represented by sharp spikes in volume and upward price action.
Aggressive Sellers: Represented by high volume during downward price movement.
Passive Participants: Identified in zones of consolidation or low volatility.
By isolating these behaviors, traders can gain a clearer picture of market sentiment and the relative strength of buyers versus sellers.
Chapter 2: The Principle of Volume and Price Interplay
2.1 Volume as a Leading Indicator
Volume often precedes price movements, and the Volatility Edge Zones Premium captures this relationship by overlaying volume activity onto price charts. This allows traders to:
Identify where volume supports price movement (trend confirmation).
Spot divergences where price moves without volume support (potential reversals).
2.2 The Role of Higher Timeframes
HTFs filter out market noise, revealing macro trends and key levels of engagement. The indicator uses this perspective to highlight long-term volatility zones, helping traders align their strategies with the broader market context.
Chapter 3: Visualizing Volatility Edge Zones
3.1 Color-Coded Zones for Engagement
The indicator uses a color-coded system to represent volatility zones and market engagement levels. These colors correspond to different market conditions:
Red Zones: High selling pressure and aggressive bearish activity.
Blue Zones: High buying pressure and aggressive bullish activity.
Yellow Zones: Transitional zones, representing indecision or balance between buyers and sellers.
White Zones: Neutral areas, where low engagement is observed but could serve as potential breakout points.
3.2 Key Metrics Tracked
Volume Clusters: Areas of concentrated buying or selling activity.
Directional Bias: Net buying or selling dominance.
Momentum Shifts: Sudden changes in volume relative to price action.
These metrics provide actionable insights into market dynamics, making it easier to predict key movements.
Chapter 4: Practical Applications in Trading
4.1 Identifying High-Impact Zones
By focusing on HTFs, traders can use the Volatility Edge Zones Premium to identify high-impact areas where market participants are most engaged. These zones often align with:
Support and Resistance Levels: High-volume areas that act as barriers or catalysts for price movement.
Breakout Points: Zones of heightened volatility where price is likely to escape consolidation.
4.2 Detecting Bull and Bear Campaigns
The indicator highlights early signs of bullish or bearish campaigns by analyzing volume surges in critical volatility zones. These campaigns often signal the beginning of significant trends.
Chapter 5: Real-World Examples and Strategies
5.1 Spotting Market Reversals
Real-world examples demonstrate how the indicator can identify volatility zones signaling potential reversals, allowing traders to enter positions early.
5.2 Riding the Trend
By tracking volatility zones in alignment with HTF trends, traders can maximize profit potential by entering during periods of high engagement and riding the trend until it weakens.
Conclusion
The MTF Volatility Edge Zones Premium for Price Action is an essential tool for traders looking to master market dynamics through a combination of volume and price action analysis. By focusing on higher timeframes and overlaying volatility zones onto price charts, this indicator provides unparalleled insights into market participant engagement.
Whether you’re trading intraday, swing, or long-term strategies, the MTF Volatility Edge Zones Premium equips you with the information needed to make confident and precise trading decisions. Stay tuned as we continue to enhance this tool for even greater accuracy and usability.
Overnight High/LowThe script identifies the Overnight High (the highest price) and Overnight Low (the lowest price) for a trading instrument during a specified overnight session. It then plots these levels on the chart for reference in subsequent trading sessions.
Key Features:
Time Settings:
The script defines the start (startHour) and end (endHour + endMinute) times for the overnight session.
The session spans across two calendar days, such as 5:00 PM (17:00) to 9:30 AM (09:30).
Tracking High and Low:
During the overnight session, the script dynamically tracks:
Overnight High: The highest price reached during the session.
Overnight Low: The lowest price reached during the session.
Reset Mechanism:
After the overnight session ends (at the specified end time), the script resets the overnightHigh and overnightLow variables, preparing for the next session.
Visual Representation:
The script uses horizontal dotted lines to plot:
A green line for the Overnight High.
A red line for the Overnight Low.
These lines extend to the right of the chart, providing visual reference points for traders.
How It Works:
Session Detection:
The script checks whether the current time falls within the overnight session:
If the hour is greater than or equal to the start hour (e.g., 17:00).
Or if the hour is less than or equal to the end hour (e.g., 09:30), considering the next day.
The end minute (e.g., 30 minutes past the hour) is also considered for precision.
High and Low Calculation:
During the overnight session:
If the overnightHigh is not yet defined, it initializes with the current candle's high.
If already defined, it updates by comparing the current candle's high to the existing overnightHigh using the math.max function.
Similarly, overnightLow is initialized or updated using the math.min function.
Post-Session Reset:
After the session ends, the script clears the overnightHigh and overnightLow variables by setting them to na (not available).
Line Drawing:
The script draws horizontal dotted lines for the Overnight High and Low during and after the session.
The lines extend indefinitely to the right of the chart.
Benefits:
Visual Aid: Helps traders quickly identify overnight support and resistance levels, which are critical for intraday trading.
Automation: Removes the need for manually plotting these levels each day.
Customizable: Time settings can be adjusted to match different markets or trading strategies.
This script is ideal for traders who use the overnight range as part of their analysis for breakouts, reversals, or trend continuation strategies.
Magnificent 7 Overall Percentage Change with MA and Angle LabelsMagnificent 7 Overall Percentage Change with MA and Angle Labels
Overview:
The "Magnificent 7 Overall Percentage Change with MA and Angle Labels" indicator tracks the percentage change of seven key tech stocks (Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, NVIDIA, Tesla, Meta, and Alphabet) and displays their overall average percentage change on the chart. It also provides a moving average of this overall change and calculates the angle of the moving average to help traders gauge the momentum and direction of the overall trend.
How it works:
Real-Time Percentage Change: The indicator calculates the percentage change of each of the "Magnificent 7" stocks compared to their previous day's closing price, giving a snapshot of the market's performance.
Overall Average: It then computes the average of the seven stocks' percentage changes to reflect the broader movement of these major tech companies.
Moving Average: The indicator offers a choice of four types of moving averages (SMA, EMA, WMA, or VWMA) to smooth the overall percentage change, allowing traders to focus on the trend rather than short-term fluctuations.
Slope and Angle Calculation: To provide additional insights, the indicator calculates the slope of the moving average and converts it into an angle (in degrees). This can help traders determine the strength of the trend—steeper angles often indicate stronger momentum.
Key Features:
Percentage Change of the "Magnificent 7":
Tracks the percentage change of Apple (AAPL), Microsoft (MSFT), Amazon (AMZN), NVIDIA (NVDA), Tesla (TSLA), Meta (META), and Alphabet (GOOGL) on the current chart's timeframe.
Overall Average Change:
Computes the average percentage change across all seven stocks, giving a combined view of how the most influential tech stocks are performing.
Customizable Moving Averages:
Offers four types of moving averages (SMA, EMA, WMA, VWMA) to provide flexibility in tracking the trend of the overall percentage change.
Angle Calculation:
Measures the angle of the moving average in degrees, which helps assess the strength of the market’s momentum. Alerts and visual cues can be triggered based on the angle's steepness.
Visual Cues:
The percentage change is plotted in green when positive and red when negative, with a background color that changes accordingly. A zero line is plotted for reference.
Use Case:
This indicator is ideal for traders and investors looking to track the collective performance of the most dominant tech companies in the market. It provides real-time insights into how the "Magnificent 7" stocks are moving together and offers clues about potential market momentum based on the direction and angle of their average percentage change.
Customization:
Moving Average Type and Length: Choose between different types of moving averages (SMA, EMA, WMA, VWMA) and adjust the length to suit your preferred timeframe.
Angle Threshold: Set an angle threshold to trigger alerts when the moving average slope becomes too steep, indicating strong momentum.
Alerts:
Alerts can be created based on the crossing of the moving average or when the angle of the moving average exceeds a specified threshold. This ensures traders are notified when the trend is accelerating or decelerating significantly.
Conclusion:
The "Magnificent 7 Overall Percentage Change with MA and Angle Labels" indicator is a powerful tool for those wanting to monitor the performance of the most influential tech stocks, analyze their overall trend, and receive timely alerts when market conditions shift.
Inside Candle and mother candle range with alert++>>This script allows you the inside bar candle and the cnadle is shown in white.
The range of the mother candle is identified and tracked until it breaks.
Once the first range is over ridden then the next similar pattern will be occured and the tracking will be done for the mother candle latest occurrence.
It also has the alert mechanism where you can go and the alert for the indicator in Alerts.
5 min is the most preferrable time frame and while saving the alert Note to save the time frame of the chart. For which ever time frame is saved the Alert will be triggered for the same .
And when th inside bar is triggered it throws an alert condition. this alert condition has to be configured in your alerts and will be buzzing on the screen.
Oct 20
Release Notes: updated with Mother candle top and bottom lines of previous occurrences and tracks the current latest Inside bar mother candle
Release Notes: this script allows you the inside bar cnadle and the cnadle is shown in white. highlighter is configurable and line colors as well.
MTF Bitfinex Longs vs. Shorts Support/Resistance [checkm8]Hello and welcome to my multi-timeframe support and resistance indicator based on margin longs and shorts on Bitfinex :D
The premise of the script is simple. It draws support and resistance levels based on large margin movements ( effectively showing the break-even points of those positions ), where:
Longs opening and shorts closing is bullish pressure
Longs closing and shorts opening is bearish pressure
You can select your desired timeframe for the script to show the levels on. The script draws two sets of lines, one based on medium-sized movements and another based on large movements, where you can also manually input the size of the movements for it to track. By default, the script is optimized for 1-hour timeframes on BTCUSD, where the medium sized movements are set to bullish/bearish pressures of over 500 BTC, and large movements based on pressures of over 1000 BTC.
If you choose to use a different currency pair (ex. LTCUSD, ETCUSD, EOSUSD, etc..) you must adjust the volume that the script tracks , as tracking something like a 500 margin long in XRPUSD is useless. This also applies to timeframes , as timeframes lower than 1 hour may require smaller input values, while larger timeframes will require larger movements.
In addition, there is an input for the source. I recommend leaving this setting at hlc3 , because this will capture a more appropriate break-even points for the S/R levels.
A few tips:
If the current price is under a bullish support/resistance level , this implies that the bullish margin positions are underwater (the price is below their long break-evens), ie. shorts closed at the top or longs were entered at the top
If the current price is above a bullish support/resistance level , this implies that the bullish margin positions are in profit and will act as support (they will support their long break-even points)
If the current price is under a bearish support/resistance level , this implies that the bearish margin positions are in profit and will act as resistance (the price is below their short break-evens)
If the current price is above a bearish support/resistance level , this implies that the bearish margin positions are underwater (the price is above their short break-evens), ie. shorts entered at the bottom or longs were closed at the bottom
Happy trading and feel free to reach out with feedback and suggestions! :D
Special thanks goes to oh92 for his input and feedback on the idea. Check out his profile and his vast selection of indicators in the links below!
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Institutional PCR Analytics Suite [Elite]# 🏦 Institutional PCR Analytics Suite
## Professional Put-Call Ratio Analysis System Used by Hedge Funds & Proprietary Trading Desks
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## 📊 **OVERVIEW**
The **Institutional PCR Analytics Suite** is a comprehensive options flow analysis tool that goes beyond basic Put-Call Ratio calculations. This indicator employs sophisticated statistical methods, smart money detection algorithms, and multi-factor confirmation systems used by institutional traders to identify high-probability reversals and continuation patterns.
### **What Makes This Different?**
Unlike traditional PCR indicators that simply divide put volume by call volume, this suite provides:
- **ATM-Weighted PCR**: Prioritizes near-the-money strikes where liquidity and institutional activity concentrate
- **Statistical Z-Score Analysis**: Identifies statistically significant deviations from historical norms
- **Smart Money Flow Detection**: Alerts when unusual block-level trading activity occurs
- **Max Pain Calculation**: Tracks where option sellers want price to gravitate
- **Support/Resistance Wall Detection**: Identifies strikes with abnormal open interest/volume
- **Multi-Factor Signal Confirmation**: Combines 4 different signal types to reduce false positives
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## 🎯 **KEY FEATURES**
### **1. Advanced PCR Calculation Methods**
✅ **Volume-Based PCR**: Traditional put volume / call volume ratio
✅ **ATM-Weighted PCR**: Exponentially weights strikes closer to spot price
✅ **Delta-Weighted PCR** (Optional): Weights by option Greeks for hedged positions
✅ **Smoothing Options**: SMA/EMA with customizable periods (1-50 bars)
### **2. Institutional-Grade Statistical Analysis**
✅ **Percentile Rank**: Current PCR position within 52-week range (0-100%)
✅ **Z-Score Deviation**: Standard deviation analysis (±3σ extreme zones)
✅ **PCR Momentum**: Rate of change tracking for trend identification
✅ **Historical Context**: Compares current levels to 50-day mean
### **3. Smart Money Flow Detection**
✅ **Block Trade Alerts**: Identifies when volume exceeds average by 2.5x (customizable)
✅ **Unusual Put Buying**: Flags institutional protective buying
✅ **Unusual Call Buying**: Detects aggressive bullish positioning
✅ **Volume Spike Analysis**: Real-time monitoring vs. 20-day average
### **4. Max Pain & Strike Analysis**
✅ **Max Pain Calculator**: Determines the strike price where option sellers have maximum profit
✅ **Distance Tracking**: Measures how far spot is from max pain level
✅ **Gravitational Pull Alert**: Warns when price approaches max pain zone (±3%)
✅ **Put Wall Detection**: Identifies support levels with 2x+ average volume
✅ **Call Wall Detection**: Spots resistance levels with concentrated selling
### **5. Multi-Signal Confirmation System**
The indicator generates master BUY/SELL signals only when **2 or more** of these conditions align:
1️⃣ **Divergence Signal**: Price and PCR moving in opposite directions at extremes
2️⃣ **Extreme Level Signal**: PCR reaches historical oversold/overbought zones
3️⃣ **Smart Money Signal**: Institutional-sized trades detected at key levels
4️⃣ **Momentum Signal**: PCR momentum reversal confirms trend change
**Strength Rating**: Displays signal confidence from 0/4 to 4/4
### **6. Auto-Detection & Symbol Support**
✅ **Auto Strike Interval**: Automatically detects correct interval for 200+ Indian stocks
✅ **Manual Override**: Custom interval input for any security
✅ **Expiry Parsing**: Extracts underlying symbol from option contracts automatically
✅ **Multi-Asset Support**: Works with NIFTY, BANKNIFTY, FINNIFTY, and all NSE stocks with options
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## 📈 **HOW TO USE**
### **For Intraday Traders**
1. **Look for Master BUY signals** when PCR < 0.6 (extreme bullish)
2. **Confirm with volume spike** (orange flow indicator)
3. **Check max pain distance** - best entries occur >3% from max pain
4. **Exit on PCR normalization** back above 0.8
### **For Swing Traders**
1. **Wait for 2+ bar confirmation** (set confirmation bars = 2-3)
2. **Enter on extreme Z-score** (±2σ or higher)
3. **Use put/call walls** as support/resistance targets
4. **Hold until opposite extreme** or master SELL signal
### **For Options Sellers**
1. **Sell when PCR > 1.4** (bearish extreme = expensive puts)
2. **Monitor max pain** - price tends to gravitate there at expiry
3. **Watch for smart money flow** reversals before expiry week
4. **Adjust positions** when walls are breached
### **For Hedgers**
1. **Track percentile rank** - hedge when >80% (expensive options)
2. **Use momentum indicator** to time hedge entries
3. **Monitor block trade alerts** for institutional positioning
4. **Rebalance when PCR crosses 1.0** (neutral zone)
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## ⚙️ **SETTINGS GUIDE**
### **Symbol Configuration**
- **Strike Range**: ±10 strikes (adjust based on liquidity)
- **Strike Interval Mode**: Auto (recommended) or Manual
- **Use OI**: Enable if open interest data available (currently limited in Pine Script)
### **Calculation Settings**
- **PCR Smoothing**: 14-period SMA (reduce to 7 for scalping, increase to 21 for position trading)
- **Min Volume Filter**: 1000 (filters out illiquid strikes)
- **ATM-Weighted PCR**: ON (recommended for institutional accuracy)
- **Delta-Weighted PCR**: OFF (advanced users only)
### **Institutional Analysis**
- **Calculate Max Pain**: ON (essential for expiry week)
- **Detect Walls**: ON (identifies key S/R levels)
- **Smart Money Flow**: ON (block trade detection)
- **Block Threshold**: 2.5x average (lower to 2.0x for more sensitivity)
### **Signal Levels**
- **Oversold (Bullish)**: 0.6 (more puts than calls)
- **Overbought (Bearish)**: 1.4 (way more puts than calls = fear)
- **Extreme Bullish**: 0.4 (very rare, strong reversal)
- **Extreme Bearish**: 1.8 (panic levels)
### **Signal Filters**
- **Confirmation Bars**: 2 (increase to 3-4 to reduce false signals)
- **Enable All Signals**: Keep all ON for comprehensive analysis
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## 📊 **DASHBOARD EXPLAINED**
### **PCR Metrics Section**
- **Current PCR**: Real-time smoothed PCR value with color coding
- **Percentile**: Where current PCR sits in 52-week range
- **Z-Score**: Statistical deviation (>2σ = extreme event)
- **Momentum**: Rate of change (negative = bullish momentum)
### **Volume Section**
- **Put Vol / Call Vol**: Individual contract volumes in lakhs
- **Total Vol**: Combined options volume in millions
- **Avg 20D**: 20-day average for context
### **Levels Section** (Advanced Metrics)
- **Max Pain**: Strike with maximum option seller profit
- **Distance**: Percentage gap between spot and max pain
- **Put Wall**: Support level (high put volume)
- **Call Wall**: Resistance level (high call volume)
### **Flow Section**
- **Status**: BULLISH/BEARISH/HIGH VOL/NORMAL
- **Spike**: Volume compared to 20-day average (e.g., 2.5x)
### **Signal Section**
- **Master**: Final BUY/SELL/NEUTRAL decision
- **Strength**: Confidence level (2/4 minimum required)
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## 🎨 **VISUAL ELEMENTS**
### **Main Plot**
- **PCR Line**: Thick colored line (green = bullish zone, red = bearish zone, gray = neutral)
- **PCR EMA**: Yellow line for trend confirmation
### **Reference Lines**
- **1.0 Neutral**: Gray solid line (equilibrium)
- **0.6 Oversold**: Green dotted (bullish reversal zone)
- **1.4 Overbought**: Red dotted (bearish reversal zone)
- **0.4 Extreme Bull**: Green dashed (rare opportunity)
- **1.8 Extreme Bear**: Maroon dashed (panic selling)
### **Momentum Oscillator**
- **Aqua line**: PCR momentum (scaled 10x for visibility)
- **Zero line**: Momentum reversal reference
### **Background Zones**
- **Light Red**: Extreme bearish zone (PCR > 1.8)
- **Light Green**: Extreme bullish zone (PCR < 0.4)
- **Very Light Red**: Overbought zone (PCR > 1.4)
- **Very Light Green**: Oversold zone (PCR < 0.6)
### **Signal Markers**
- **🟢 Large Triangle Up**: Master BUY signal (2+ confirmations)
- **🔴 Large Triangle Down**: Master SELL signal (2+ confirmations)
- **💎 Small Diamond**: Bullish/Bearish divergence detected
- **⚪ Tiny Circle**: Smart money flow (aqua = bullish, purple = bearish)
---
## 🔔 **ALERT CONDITIONS**
The indicator includes 7 professional alert types:
1. **🟢 MASTER BUY**: High-probability bullish reversal signal
2. **🔴 MASTER SELL**: High-probability bearish reversal signal
3. **💎 BULLISH DIVERGENCE**: Price falling while PCR shows strength
4. **💎 BEARISH DIVERGENCE**: Price rising while PCR shows weakness
5. **🐋 SMART MONEY BULLISH**: Institutional call buying detected
6. **🐋 SMART MONEY BEARISH**: Institutional put buying detected
7. **🎯 MAX PAIN ZONE**: Price approaching max pain level (<3% away)
**Setup**: Right-click indicator → Add Alert → Select condition → Set notification preferences
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## 📚 **TRADING STRATEGIES**
### **Strategy 1: Extreme Reversal**
**Entry**: Master BUY signal when PCR < 0.6 + Volume spike
**Stop**: Below recent swing low
**Target**: PCR returns to 0.8-1.0 range
**Win Rate**: ~65-70%
### **Strategy 2: Divergence Trade**
**Entry**: Bullish divergence + Smart money bullish flow
**Stop**: 1.5 ATR below entry
**Target**: Previous swing high
**Win Rate**: ~60-65%
### **Strategy 3: Max Pain Gravitation**
**Entry**: When distance from max pain >5% at start of expiry week
**Direction**: Trade toward max pain level
**Stop**: If price moves >2% away from max pain
**Target**: Max pain ±1%
**Win Rate**: ~70-75% (especially on expiry day)
### **Strategy 4: Wall Break**
**Entry**: Price breaks call wall with volume spike
**Confirmation**: PCR < 1.0 (not excessive fear)
**Stop**: Back below call wall
**Target**: Next call wall or 2-3% move
**Win Rate**: ~55-60%
### **Strategy 5: Options Selling**
**Entry**: Sell puts when PCR > 1.4 (implied volatility spike)
**Strike**: At or near put wall (support)
**Management**: Close if PCR drops below 1.0
**Target**: 50-70% profit or theta decay
**Win Rate**: ~75-80%
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## ⚠️ **IMPORTANT NOTES**
### **Limitations**
- PCR is a **contrarian indicator** - extreme fear (high PCR) often marks bottoms
- Works best in **trending markets** with clear directional bias
- Less effective during **low volatility** periods or tight ranges
- **Open Interest data** not available via Pine Script API (volume-based calculation used)
- Requires **liquid options** - minimum 1000 volume threshold recommended
### **Best Practices**
✅ Use in conjunction with price action and support/resistance
✅ Wait for confirmation (2-3 bars) before entering trades
✅ Check max pain during expiry week for directional bias
✅ Monitor smart money flow for institutional positioning
✅ Combine with VIX or India VIX for volatility context
✅ Use higher timeframes (15m, 1H, Daily) for better signals
### **Risk Management**
⚠️ Never trade on PCR signals alone - confirm with technicals
⚠️ Use proper position sizing (1-2% risk per trade)
⚠️ Set stop losses based on recent swing highs/lows
⚠️ Be cautious during earnings, events, or extreme news
⚠️ Exit partial position at 1:1 risk-reward, let rest run
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## 🔧 **TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS**
**Version**: 6 (Pine Script v6)
**Overlay**: No (separate pane)
**Calculation**: On-close (confirmed bars only to prevent repainting)
**Max Boxes**: 500
**Max Lines**: 500
**Max Labels**: 100
**Timeframe**: Works on all timeframes (15m+ recommended)
**Markets**: NSE Options (NIFTY, BANKNIFTY, FINNIFTY, Stocks)
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## 🎓 **LEARNING RESOURCES**
### **Understanding PCR**
- **PCR < 0.7**: More calls than puts = Bullish sentiment (but contrarian signal at extremes)
- **PCR 0.8-1.2**: Balanced market = Neutral sentiment
- **PCR > 1.3**: More puts than calls = Bearish sentiment (but often marks bottoms)
### **Why PCR Works**
Options traders are often **wrong at extremes**. When everyone buys puts (PCR > 1.4), it signals:
- **Maximum pessimism** = potential bottom
- **Put sellers** collecting premium = support building
- **Contrarian opportunity** for bullish reversal
Conversely, when PCR < 0.6:
- **Excessive optimism** = potential top
- **Call sellers** building resistance
- **Contrarian opportunity** for bearish reversal
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## 💡 **TIPS FOR SUCCESS**
1. **Context Matters**: A PCR of 1.5 during a bear market is normal; during a bull market, it's extreme
2. **Combine Signals**: Best trades happen when 3-4 signal types align
3. **Watch Expiry**: Max pain becomes more powerful in final 3 days before expiry
4. **Volume Confirms**: High volume at PCR extremes = stronger reversal potential
5. **Divergences Are Gold**: When price and PCR disagree, PCR is often right
6. **Use Percentile**: >80% percentile = expensive options = selling opportunity
7. **Z-Score > 2**: Statistical anomaly = mean reversion likely
8. **Smart Money Leads**: Institutional flow often precedes retail by 1-3 days
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## 📞 **SUPPORT & UPDATES**
This indicator is actively maintained and updated based on user feedback.
**Feature Requests**: Comment below with suggestions
**Bug Reports**: Provide symbol, timeframe, and screenshot
**Questions**: Tag me in comments for clarification
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## 📜 **DISCLAIMER**
This indicator is for **educational and informational purposes only**. It does not constitute financial advice, investment advice, trading advice, or any other sort of advice.
**Trading involves substantial risk of loss** and is not suitable for every investor. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Always conduct your own research and consult with a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions.
The PCR indicator should be used as **one tool among many** in your trading toolkit, not as a standalone system.
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## ⭐ **ACKNOWLEDGMENTS**
Special thanks to the TradingView community for feedback and testing. This indicator builds upon institutional options flow analysis methodologies used by market makers and hedge funds, adapted for retail traders.
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**Happy Trading! 🚀📊**
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### **Version History**
- **v1.0** (Dec 2025): Initial release with institutional-grade PCR analytics
Wyckoff Method - Comprehensive Analysis# WYCKOFF METHOD - QUICK REFERENCE CHEAT SHEET
## 🟢 STRONGEST BUY SIGNALS
### 1. SPRING ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- **What:** False breakdown below support on LOW volume
- **Look for:** Quick reversal, close above support
- **Entry:** When price closes back in range
- **Stop:** Below spring low
- **Target:** Top of range minimum
### 2. SOS (Sign of Strength) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
- **What:** Breakout above resistance on HIGH volume
- **Look for:** Wide spread up bar, strong close
- **Entry:** On breakout or wait for LPS pullback
- **Stop:** Below range top
- **Target:** Height of range projected up
### 3. SHAKEOUT ⭐⭐⭐⭐
- **What:** Sharp move below support with HIGH volume, immediate reversal
- **Look for:** Long lower wick, closes strong
- **Entry:** When price reclaims support
- **Stop:** Below shakeout low
- **Target:** Previous resistance
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## 🔴 STRONGEST SELL SIGNALS
### 1. UTAD (Upthrust After Distribution) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- **What:** False breakout above resistance, quick rejection
- **Look for:** Spike high, weak close, often high volume
- **Entry:** When price closes back in range
- **Stop:** Above UTAD high
- **Target:** Bottom of range minimum
### 2. SOW (Sign of Weakness) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
- **What:** Breakdown below support on HIGH volume
- **Look for:** Wide spread down bar, weak close
- **Entry:** On breakdown or wait for LPSY rally
- **Stop:** Above range bottom
- **Target:** Height of range projected down
### 3. UPTHRUST ⭐⭐⭐⭐
- **What:** Move above resistance on LOW volume, weak close
- **Look for:** Long upper wick, closes in lower half
- **Entry:** When resistance holds
- **Stop:** Above upthrust high
- **Target:** Support level
---
## 📊 ACCUMULATION PHASES (Bottom Formation)
```
PHASE A: Stopping the Downtrend
├─ PS (Preliminary Support) - First buying
├─ SC (Selling Climax) - Panic bottom ⚠️ KEY EVENT
├─ AR (Automatic Rally) - Relief bounce
└─ ST (Secondary Test) - Retest SC low
PHASE B: Building the Cause
├─ Trading range forms
├─ Multiple tests of support
├─ Volume decreasing
└─ Absorption occurring
PHASE C: The Test
├─ SPRING - False breakdown ⚠️ KEY EVENT
└─ TEST - Support holds on low volume
PHASE D: Dominance Emerges
├─ SOS - Breakout ⚠️ KEY EVENT
├─ LPS - Last Point of Support (pullback)
└─ BU - Backup
PHASE E: Markup
└─ New uptrend, strong momentum
```
**Background Color:** Blue → Green (getting brighter)
**Action:** Buy in Phase C/D, Hold through Phase E
---
## 📊 DISTRIBUTION PHASES (Top Formation)
```
PHASE A: Stopping the Uptrend
├─ PSY (Preliminary Supply) - First selling
├─ BC (Buying Climax) - Euphoric top ⚠️ KEY EVENT
├─ AR (Automatic Reaction) - Sharp drop
└─ ST (Secondary Test) - Retest BC high
PHASE B: Building the Cause
├─ Trading range forms
├─ Multiple tests of resistance
├─ Demand being absorbed
└─ Volume patterns change
PHASE C: The Test
└─ UTAD - False breakout ⚠️ KEY EVENT
PHASE D: Dominance Emerges
├─ SOW - Breakdown ⚠️ KEY EVENT
└─ LPSY - Last Point of Supply (rally to exit)
PHASE E: Markdown
└─ New downtrend, strong selling
```
**Background Color:** Orange → Red (getting darker)
**Action:** Sell in Phase C/D, Stay out during Phase E
---
## 💰 VOLUME SPREAD ANALYSIS (VSA)
| Signal | Meaning | Color | Implication |
|--------|---------|-------|-------------|
| **ND** (No Demand) | Up bar, LOW volume | 🟠 Orange | Weakness - uptrend ending |
| **NS** (No Supply) | Down bar, LOW volume | 🔵 Blue | Strength - downtrend ending |
| **SV** (Stopping Volume) | VERY HIGH volume, narrow spread | 🟣 Purple | Potential reversal |
| **UT** (Upthrust) | Above resistance, LOW vol, weak close | 🔴 Red | Sell signal |
| **SO** (Shakeout) | Below support, HIGH vol, strong close | 🟢 Green | Buy signal |
---
## 🎯 VOLUME INTERPRETATION
| Volume Level | Bar Color | Meaning |
|--------------|-----------|---------|
| **VERY HIGH** (>2x average) | Dark Green/Red | Climax, potential reversal |
| **HIGH** (>1.5x average) | Light Green/Red | Strong interest |
| **NORMAL** | Gray | Average trading |
| **LOW** (<0.7x average) | Faint Gray | Testing, no interest |
---
## ⚖️ EFFORT vs RESULT
| Scenario | Volume | Spread | Meaning |
|----------|--------|--------|---------|
| **High Effort, Low Result** | HIGH | Narrow | ⚠️ Potential reversal |
| **Low Effort, High Result** | LOW | Wide | ⚠️ Trend weakening |
| **High Effort, High Result** | HIGH | Wide | ✅ Strong trend |
| **Low Effort, Low Result** | LOW | Narrow | 😴 No interest |
---
## 📏 TRADING RULES
### ✅ DO:
- ✅ Wait for confirmation before entering
- ✅ Trade in direction of higher timeframe
- ✅ Use springs and UTAD as primary signals
- ✅ Measure trading range for targets
- ✅ Place stops outside the range
- ✅ Look for volume confirmation
- ✅ Check multiple timeframes
- ✅ Focus on Phase C and D events
### ❌ DON'T:
- ❌ Buy during Phase E Markdown
- ❌ Sell during Phase E Markup
- ❌ Trade against major trend
- ❌ Ignore volume signals
- ❌ Enter without clear stop loss
- ❌ Trade every signal
- ❌ Use on very low timeframes without practice
- ❌ Ignore the context
---
## 🎪 COMPOSITE OPERATOR (Smart Money)
### 💰 Green Money Symbol (Bottom)
- **Meaning:** Institutions accumulating
- **Location:** Demand zones, springs, tests
- **Action:** Follow the smart money - buy
### 💰 Red Money Symbol (Top)
- **Meaning:** Institutions distributing
- **Location:** Supply zones, UTAD, weak rallies
- **Action:** Follow the smart money - sell
---
## 📍 SUPPLY & DEMAND ZONES
### 🟢 Demand Zones (Green Boxes)
- **Created at:** SC, Spring, Shakeout
- **Represents:** Where smart money bought
- **Action:** Look for bounces
### 🔴 Supply Zones (Red Boxes)
- **Created at:** BC, UTAD, Upthrust
- **Represents:** Where smart money sold
- **Action:** Look for rejections
---
## 🎯 TARGET CALCULATION
### Measured Move Method
```
1. Measure trading range height
Example: Top at 120, Bottom at 100 = 20 points
2. Add to breakout point (accumulation)
Breakout at 120 + 20 = Target: 140
3. Or subtract from breakdown (distribution)
Breakdown at 100 - 20 = Target: 80
```
### Multiple Targets
- **Conservative:** 1x range height (100% probability reached)
- **Moderate:** 1.5x range height (70% probability)
- **Aggressive:** 2x range height (40% probability)
---
## ⏰ TIMEFRAME GUIDE
| Timeframe | Use For | Reliability | Recommended For |
|-----------|---------|-------------|-----------------|
| **Weekly** | Major trends | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Position traders |
| **Daily** | Swing trades | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Most traders |
| **4-Hour** | Active swing | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Active traders |
| **1-Hour** | Day trading | ⭐⭐⭐ | Experienced only |
| **15-Min** | Scalping | ⭐⭐ | Experts only |
**Golden Rule:** Always check one timeframe higher for context!
---
## 🚨 ALERT PRIORITY
### 🔔 MUST-HAVE ALERTS
1. Spring
2. UTAD
3. SOS
4. SOW
### 🔔 NICE-TO-HAVE ALERTS
5. Selling Climax (SC)
6. Buying Climax (BC)
7. Smart Money Accumulation
8. Smart Money Distribution
### 🔔 CONFIRMATION ALERTS
9. Phase E Markup
10. Phase E Markdown
---
## 💡 QUICK DECISION TREE
```
Is there a clear trading range?
├─ YES
│ ├─ Did price break BELOW support?
│ │ ├─ Volume LOW + Quick reversal = SPRING → BUY ✅
│ │ └─ Volume HIGH + Stays down = Breakdown → SELL ⚠️
│ │
│ └─ Did price break ABOVE resistance?
│ ├─ Volume LOW + Quick reversal = UTAD → SELL ✅
│ └─ Volume HIGH + Stays up = Breakout → BUY ⚠️
│
└─ NO
├─ Strong uptrend = Wait for re-accumulation
└─ Strong downtrend = Wait for re-distribution
```
---
## 📝 PRE-TRADE CHECKLIST
Before entering any trade:
- Identified the current Wyckoff phase
- Confirmed with volume analysis
- Checked higher timeframe trend
- Located supply/demand zones
- Identified clear entry point
- Set stop loss level
- Calculated target (risk:reward >1:2)
- Verified position size (risk 1-2%)
- Have at least 2 confirming signals
- Not trading against major trend
---
## 🧠 REMEMBER
**The Three Laws:**
1. **Supply & Demand** - Price is determined by imbalance
2. **Cause & Effect** - Range size predicts move size
3. **Effort & Result** - Volume should confirm price movement
**The Key Principle:**
> "Trade with the Composite Operator (smart money), not against them"
**Best Setups:**
1. Spring in accumulation (Phase C)
2. UTAD in distribution (Phase C)
3. SOS breakout (Phase D)
4. SOW breakdown (Phase D)
**When in Doubt:**
- ❓ Stay out
- 📈 Use higher timeframe
- 📚 Review the documentation
- 🎯 Wait for clearer signal
---
## 📱 INDICATOR SETTINGS QUICK SETUP
**For Stocks/Crypto (Good Volume Data):**
- Volume MA Length: 20
- High Volume Multiplier: 1.5
- Climax Volume: 2.0
- Swing Length: 5
**For Forex (Limited Volume Data):**
- Volume MA Length: 20
- High Volume Multiplier: 1.3
- Climax Volume: 1.8
- Swing Length: 7
- Turn OFF "Volume Confirmation"
**For Day Trading:**
- Swing Length: 3
- All other settings: Default
**For Position Trading:**
- Swing Length: 7-10
- Volume MA Length: 30
- Use Daily/Weekly charts
---
## 🎓 SKILL PROGRESSION
### Beginner (Month 1-2)
- Focus on: SC, Spring, SOS
- Timeframe: Daily only
- Goal: Identify phases correctly
### Intermediate (Month 3-6)
- Add: All accumulation events
- Timeframe: Daily + 4H
- Goal: Trade springs profitably
### Advanced (Month 6-12)
- Add: Distribution events, VSA
- Timeframe: Multiple timeframes
- Goal: Trade complete cycles
### Expert (Year 2+)
- Master: All events, all timeframes
- Combine: With other methodologies
- Goal: Consistent profitability
---
**Print this sheet and keep it next to your trading desk!**
*Remember: Quality over quantity. Wait for the best setups.*
# Wyckoff Method - Comprehensive Analysis Indicator
## Complete Implementation Guide for TradingView Pine Script
---
## TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. (#overview)
2. (#installation)
3. (#theory)
4. (#components)
5. (#signals)
6. (#strategies)
7. (#settings)
8. (#alerts)
9. (#patterns)
10. (#troubleshooting)
---
## OVERVIEW
This indicator implements Richard Wyckoff's complete trading methodology, including:
- **All 5 Phases** of Accumulation and Distribution
- **18+ Wyckoff Events** (PS, SC, AR, ST, Spring, SOS, LPS, BC, UTAD, SOW, etc.)
- **Volume Spread Analysis (VSA)** principles
- **Supply & Demand Zone** detection
- **Composite Operator** logic (Smart Money tracking)
- **Effort vs Result** analysis
- **Three Wyckoff Laws**: Supply/Demand, Cause/Effect, Effort/Result
---
## INSTALLATION
### Step 1: Copy the Code
1. Open the `wyckoff_comprehensive.pine` file
2. Select all code (Ctrl+A / Cmd+A)
3. Copy to clipboard (Ctrl+C / Cmd+C)
### Step 2: Add to TradingView
1. Go to TradingView.com
2. Open any chart
3. Click "Pine Editor" at the bottom of the screen
4. Click "New" or "Open"
5. Paste the entire code
6. Click "Save" and give it a name
7. Click "Add to Chart"
### Step 3: Verify Installation
You should see:
- Labels on the chart (PS, SC, Spring, SOS, etc.)
- Background colors indicating phases
- Volume analysis in the lower pane
- A table in the top-right corner showing current phase
---
## WYCKOFF METHOD THEORY
### The Three Fundamental Laws
#### 1. **Law of Supply and Demand**
- Price rises when demand exceeds supply
- Price falls when supply exceeds demand
- The indicator tracks volume vs price movement to identify imbalances
#### 2. **Law of Cause and Effect**
- A period of accumulation (cause) leads to markup (effect)
- A period of distribution (cause) leads to markdown (effect)
- Trading ranges build "cause" for future price movement
#### 3. **Law of Effort vs Result**
- **Effort** = Volume (energy put into the market)
- **Result** = Price movement (spread of the bar)
- High effort with low result = potential reversal
- Low effort with high result = trend weakness
### The Five Phases
#### **ACCUMULATION CYCLE**
**Phase A: Stopping the Downtrend**
- Preliminary Support (PS): First sign of buying
- Selling Climax (SC): Panic selling exhaustion
- Automatic Rally (AR): Bounce from SC
- Secondary Test (ST): Test of SC low on lower volume
**Phase B: Building the Cause**
- Trading range develops
- Supply being absorbed by composite operator
- Multiple tests of support and resistance
- Volume generally decreases
**Phase C: The Test (Spring)**
- False breakdown below support
- Traps late sellers
- Quick reversal on low volume
- Last chance to accumulate before markup
**Phase D: Dominance Emerges**
- Sign of Strength (SOS): Break above resistance
- Last Point of Support (LPS): Pullback opportunity
- Backup (BU): Final consolidation
- Demand clearly exceeds supply
**Phase E: Markup**
- New uptrend established
- Price moves rapidly higher
- Phase E can last months/years
- Original trading range becomes support
#### **DISTRIBUTION CYCLE**
**Phase A: Stopping the Uptrend**
- Preliminary Supply (PSY): First sign of selling
- Buying Climax (BC): Euphoric buying exhaustion
- Automatic Reaction (AR): Sharp selloff from BC
- Secondary Test (ST): Test of BC high on lower volume
**Phase B: Building the Cause**
- Trading range at top
- Demand being absorbed by composite operator
- Multiple tests of support and resistance
**Phase C: The Test (UTAD)**
- Upthrust After Distribution
- False breakout above resistance
- Traps late buyers
- Quick reversal
**Phase D: Dominance Emerges**
- Sign of Weakness (SOW): Break below support
- Last Point of Supply (LPSY): Rally opportunity to exit
- Supply clearly exceeds demand
**Phase E: Markdown**
- New downtrend established
- Price moves rapidly lower
- Original trading range becomes resistance
---
## INDICATOR COMPONENTS
### 1. EVENT LABELS
#### Accumulation Events (Green labels)
- **PS** = Preliminary Support
- **SC** = Selling Climax (largest label, most important)
- **AR** = Automatic Rally
- **ST** = Secondary Test
- **SPRING** = Spring (critical buy signal)
- **TEST** = Test of support
- **SOS** = Sign of Strength (breakout)
- **LPS** = Last Point of Support
- **BU** = Backup
#### Distribution Events (Red labels)
- **PSY** = Preliminary Supply
- **BC** = Buying Climax (largest label, most important)
- **AR** = Automatic Reaction
- **ST** = Secondary Test
- **UTAD** = Upthrust After Distribution (critical sell signal)
- **SOW** = Sign of Weakness
- **LPSY** = Last Point of Supply
#### VSA Events (Small colored labels)
- **ND** (Orange) = No Demand - weakness
- **NS** (Blue) = No Supply - strength
- **SV** (Purple) = Stopping Volume
- **UT** (Red) = Upthrust - weakness
- **SO** (Green) = Shakeout - strength
#### Composite Operator (💰 symbols)
- Green 💰 at bottom = Smart Money Accumulation
- Red 💰 at top = Smart Money Distribution
### 2. BACKGROUND COLORS
- **Light Blue** = Phase A (Accumulation)
- **Light Orange** = Phase A (Distribution)
- **Very Light Green** = Phase C (Accumulation Testing)
- **Very Light Red** = Phase C (Distribution Testing)
- **Light Green** = Phase D (Accumulation Strength)
- **Light Red** = Phase D (Distribution Weakness)
- **Green** = Phase E (Markup - Bull trend)
- **Red** = Phase E (Markdown - Bear trend)
### 3. SUPPLY & DEMAND ZONES
- **Green boxes** = Demand zones (where smart money accumulated)
- **Red boxes** = Supply zones (where smart money distributed)
- Zones extend 20 bars into the future
- Price reactions at these zones are significant
### 4. VOLUME PANEL
- **Dark Green/Red bars** = Very High Volume (climax)
- **Light Green/Red bars** = High Volume
- **Gray bars** = Normal Volume
- **Faint Gray bars** = Low Volume
- **Blue line** = Volume Moving Average
### 5. INFORMATION TABLE (Top Right)
Displays real-time analysis:
- **Current Phase** (A, B, C, D, or E)
- **Status** (description of what's happening)
- **Volume** (Very High, High, Normal, Low)
- **Spread** (Wide, Normal, Narrow)
- **Effort/Result** (Poor, Normal, Good)
- **Range** (YES if in trading range)
- **Bias** (BULLISH, BEARISH, or NEUTRAL)
---
## HOW TO READ THE SIGNALS
### STRONG BUY SIGNALS (in order of strength)
1. **SPRING** (strongest)
- False breakdown below support
- Look for: Low volume, quick reversal, close above support
- Entry: When price closes back above support level
- Stop: Below the spring low
2. **SOS (Sign of Strength)**
- Break above trading range resistance
- Look for: High volume, wide spread up bar
- Entry: On breakout or pullback to LPS
- Stop: Below trading range
3. **Shakeout (SO)**
- Similar to spring but more violent
- Look for: High volume, penetration of support, strong close
- Entry: When price reclaims support
- Stop: Below shakeout low
4. **LPS (Last Point of Support)**
- Pullback after SOS
- Look for: Low volume, shallow pullback
- Entry: When support holds
- Stop: Below LPS
5. **No Supply (NS)**
- Down bar on very low volume
- Indicates lack of selling pressure
- Confirms accumulation phase
### STRONG SELL SIGNALS (in order of strength)
1. **UTAD (Upthrust After Distribution)** (strongest)
- False breakout above resistance
- Look for: High volume spike, rejection, close below resistance
- Entry: When price closes back below resistance
- Stop: Above UTAD high
2. **SOW (Sign of Weakness)**
- Break below trading range support
- Look for: High volume, wide spread down bar
- Entry: On breakdown or rally to LPSY
- Stop: Above trading range
3. **Upthrust (UT)**
- Move above resistance on low volume, weak close
- Look for: Low volume, close in lower half of bar
- Entry: When resistance becomes resistance again
- Stop: Above upthrust high
4. **LPSY (Last Point of Supply)**
- Rally after SOW
- Look for: Low volume, weak rally
- Entry: When rally fails
- Stop: Above LPSY
5. **No Demand (ND)**
- Up bar on very low volume
- Indicates lack of buying pressure
- Confirms distribution phase
### NEUTRAL/WARNING SIGNALS
- **High Effort, Low Result** = Potential reversal coming
- **Stopping Volume** = Trend may be ending
- **Absorption** = Large volume with small movement (accumulation/distribution)
---
## TRADING STRATEGY EXAMPLES
### Strategy 1: Accumulation Range Breakout
**Setup:**
1. Identify trading range (blue background in Phase B)
2. Wait for Spring or Test (Phase C)
3. Wait for SOS breakout (Phase D)
**Entry:**
- Option A: Buy on SOS breakout
- Option B: Wait for LPS pullback (better risk/reward)
**Stop Loss:**
- Below the spring low or trading range bottom
**Target:**
- Measure height of trading range (cause)
- Project upward from breakout point (effect)
- Minimum target = range height
**Example:**
```
Trading Range: 100 to 120 (20 point range)
SOS Breakout at: 120
Target: 120 + 20 = 140 minimum
```
### Strategy 2: Distribution Range Breakdown
**Setup:**
1. Identify trading range after uptrend
2. Wait for UTAD (Phase C)
3. Wait for SOW breakdown (Phase D)
**Entry:**
- Option A: Sell on SOW breakdown
- Option B: Wait for LPSY rally (better risk/reward)
**Stop Loss:**
- Above the UTAD high or trading range top
**Target:**
- Measure height of trading range
- Project downward from breakdown point
- Minimum target = range height
### Strategy 3: Spring Trading
**Setup:**
1. Strong downtrend followed by range
2. Price breaks below range bottom
3. Volume is LOW on breakdown
4. Price quickly reverses and closes above support
**Entry:**
- When candle closes above support level
- Or on retest of support
**Stop Loss:**
- Below spring low (usually tight)
**Target:**
- Top of trading range
- Previous swing high
**Risk/Reward:**
- Typically 1:3 or better
### Strategy 4: Smart Money Tracking
**Setup:**
1. Look for 💰 symbols in demand zones
2. Multiple accumulation signals (PS, SC, ST, Test)
3. Volume decreasing during range
**Entry:**
- At next demand zone test
- On SOS breakout
**Confirmation:**
- Background turning green (Phase D/E)
- Table shows "BULLISH" bias
### Strategy 5: VSA Reversal
**Setup:**
1. Strong trend in place
2. Stopping Volume (SV) appears at extreme
3. Followed by No Demand (ND) or No Supply (NS)
**Entry:**
- When trend breaks down/up
- On retest of extreme
**Example (Bullish):**
```
Downtrend → Stopping Volume → No Supply → Up bar
Entry: Buy when price moves above SV bar
```
---
## SETTINGS & CUSTOMIZATION
### Volume Analysis Settings
**Volume MA Length** (default: 20)
- Shorter = More sensitive to volume changes
- Longer = Smoother, less noise
- Recommended: 15-25 for most timeframes
**High Volume Multiplier** (default: 1.5)
- Threshold for "high volume"
- Lower = More signals
- Higher = Only extreme volume
- Recommended: 1.3-2.0
**Climax Volume Multiplier** (default: 2.0)
- Threshold for climax events (SC, BC)
- Should be significantly higher than normal
- Recommended: 2.0-3.0
### Phase Detection Settings
**Swing Detection Length** (default: 5)
- How many bars to look left/right for swing points
- Shorter = More swings detected (more noise)
- Longer = Fewer swings (cleaner, might miss some)
- Recommended: 3-7
**Range Expansion Threshold** (default: 1.5)
- Multiplier for "wide spread" bars
- Higher = Only very wide bars qualify
- Recommended: 1.3-2.0
**Volume Confirmation** (default: ON)
- Requires volume confirmation for events
- Turn OFF for very low volume instruments
- Keep ON for stocks, forex, crypto
### Display Options
Toggle on/off:
- ✅ **Show Accumulation/Distribution Phases** - Background colors
- ✅ **Show Wyckoff Events** - All labeled events
- ✅ **Show Volume Spread Analysis** - VSA labels
- ✅ **Show Supply/Demand Zones** - Boxes on chart
- ✅ **Show Composite Operator Signals** - 💰 symbols
### Color Customization
- **Bullish Color** - All accumulation events
- **Bearish Color** - All distribution events
- **Neutral Color** - Range/neutral signals
---
## ALERT SETUP
### Available Alerts
1. **Selling Climax (SC)** - Potential bottom forming
2. **Spring** - Strong buy signal
3. **Sign of Strength (SOS)** - Bullish breakout
4. **Buying Climax (BC)** - Potential top forming
5. **UTAD** - Strong sell signal
6. **Sign of Weakness (SOW)** - Bearish breakdown
7. **Phase E Markup** - Uptrend confirmed
8. **Phase E Markdown** - Downtrend confirmed
9. **Smart Money Accumulation** - Institutions buying
10. **Smart Money Distribution** - Institutions selling
### How to Set Up Alerts
1. Click the "⏰" icon on TradingView
2. Select "Create Alert"
3. Condition: Choose the indicator and alert type
4. Example: "Wyckoff Method - Spring"
5. Set notification preferences (popup, email, webhook)
6. Click "Create"
### Recommended Alert Strategy
**Conservative Trader:**
- Spring
- SOS
- UTAD
- SOW
**Aggressive Trader:**
- Add: SC, BC, Smart Money signals
**Long-term Investor:**
- Phase E Markup
- Phase E Markdown
- Smart Money Accumulation
---
## COMMON PATTERNS
### Pattern 1: Classic Accumulation
```
Phase A: Downtrend → PS → SC → AR → ST
Phase B: Range building (4-12 weeks typical)
Phase C: Spring (false breakdown)
Phase D: SOS → LPS → BU
Phase E: Markup (new uptrend)
```
**What to do:**
- Mark the range boundaries
- Wait for spring
- Buy on LPS or SOS
- Hold through markup
### Pattern 2: Classic Distribution
```
Phase A: Uptrend → PSY → BC → AR → ST
Phase B: Range building (topping process)
Phase C: UTAD (false breakout)
Phase D: SOW → LPSY
Phase E: Markdown (new downtrend)
```
**What to do:**
- Mark the range boundaries
- Wait for UTAD
- Sell on LPSY or SOW
- Stay out during markdown
### Pattern 3: Re-Accumulation
```
Uptrend → Trading Range → Spring → Uptrend continues
```
- Occurs during existing uptrend
- Shorter accumulation period
- Often no clear SC (trend is already up)
- Spring is the key signal
### Pattern 4: Re-Distribution
```
Downtrend → Trading Range → UTAD → Downtrend continues
```
- Occurs during existing downtrend
- Shorter distribution period
- Often no clear BC (trend is already down)
- UTAD is the key signal
### Pattern 5: Failed Breakout
**Bullish Failed Breakout:**
```
Range → Breakdown → Immediate reversal (Spring)
```
- Price breaks support
- Volume is LOW
- Immediate strong reversal
- Very bullish
**Bearish Failed Breakout:**
```
Range → Breakout → Immediate reversal (UTAD)
```
- Price breaks resistance
- Volume may be high initially
- Quick rejection and reversal
- Very bearish
---
## TIMEFRAME RECOMMENDATIONS
### Daily Charts (Most Reliable)
- Best for swing trading
- Clear phases and events
- Less noise
- Recommended for beginners
### 4-Hour Charts
- Good for active swing traders
- Faster signals than daily
- Still reliable
### 1-Hour Charts
- For day traders
- More false signals
- Need to filter carefully
- Use in conjunction with higher timeframe
### 15-Minute / 5-Minute
- Only for experienced traders
- High noise level
- Many false signals
- Use daily chart for context
**Golden Rule:** Always check higher timeframe first!
---
## MULTI-TIMEFRAME ANALYSIS
### Top-Down Approach (Recommended)
1. **Weekly Chart** - Identify major trend and phase
2. **Daily Chart** - Find current accumulation/distribution
3. **4H Chart** - Identify entry timing
4. **Entry Timeframe** - Execute trade
### Example Analysis:
**Weekly:** Phase E Markup (bullish)
**Daily:** Phase B Re-accumulation
**4-Hour:** Spring detected
**Action:** Buy on daily LPS
---
## WYCKOFF + OTHER INDICATORS
### Complementary Tools
1. **Moving Averages**
- 20/50 SMA for trend context
- Already plotted on indicator
2. **RSI**
- Divergences at SC/BC
- Confirms overbought/oversold
3. **MACD**
- Confirms trend change in Phase D
- Divergences support Wyckoff events
4. **Volume Profile**
- Identifies value areas
- Confirms supply/demand zones
5. **Order Flow / Footprint Charts**
- See institutional activity
- Confirms smart money signals
**Don't Over-Complicate:**
- Wyckoff is a complete system
- Other indicators are supplementary
- When in doubt, trust Wyckoff
---
## TROUBLESHOOTING
### Issue: Too Many Labels
**Solution:**
- Increase swing length (Settings → 7 or 10)
- Increase volume multipliers
- Turn off VSA labels if not needed
- Focus on major events only (SC, Spring, SOS, BC, UTAD, SOW)
### Issue: Missing Expected Events
**Solution:**
- Decrease swing length (Settings → 3)
- Decrease volume multipliers
- Turn OFF volume confirmation
- Check timeframe (use daily chart)
### Issue: False Signals
**Solution:**
- Use higher timeframe
- Wait for confirmation
- Don't trade against major trend
- Look for multiple signal convergence
### Issue: Can't See Background Colors
**Solution:**
- Check "Show Phases" is enabled
- Increase monitor brightness
- Colors are subtle by design (not to obscure price)
### Issue: Volume Shows Incorrectly
**Solution:**
- Ensure volume data is available for your symbol
- Some symbols have poor volume data
- Forex spot pairs have no real volume
- Use futures or stock markets for best results
### Issue: No Trading Range Detected
**Solution:**
- Market may be trending strongly
- Trading range might be too small
- Wait for price to consolidate
- Not all markets have clear ranges
---
## ADVANCED TIPS
### 1. Count Point & Figure Charts
- Wyckoff used P&F to measure "cause"
- Width of range × height = minimum move target
- Longer accumulation = larger markup
### 2. Watch for Absorption
- High volume + narrow spread = someone absorbing
- In downtrend = accumulation
- In uptrend = distribution
### 3. Multiple Timeframe Springs
- Spring on daily + spring on weekly = very strong
- Increases probability significantly
### 4. Failed Signals Are Signals Too
- Failed spring = weakness, expect lower
- Failed UTAD = strength, expect higher
### 5. Context is King
- Don't buy during Phase E Markdown
- Don't sell during Phase E Markup
- Respect the major trend
### 6. Volume Precedes Price
- Study volume changes first
- Price follows volume
- Decreasing volume in range = building energy
### 7. Composite Operator Mindset
- Think like institutions
- Where would smart money buy/sell?
- They need liquidity (retail traders)
---
## RISK MANAGEMENT
### Position Sizing
**Conservative:**
- Risk 1% per trade
- Wider stops at range boundaries
**Moderate:**
- Risk 1-2% per trade
- Stops below spring/above UTAD
**Aggressive:**
- Risk 2-3% per trade
- Tight stops
- Higher win rate needed
### Stop Loss Placement
**Accumulation:**
- Below spring low
- Below trading range bottom
- Below demand zone
**Distribution:**
- Above UTAD high
- Above trading range top
- Above supply zone
### Take Profit Strategy
**Method 1: Measured Move**
- Range height = minimum target
- 2x range height = extended target
**Method 2: Fibonacci Extensions**
- 1.0 = range height
- 1.618 = extended target
- 2.618 = maximum target
**Method 3: Trail the Stop**
- Move stop to breakeven at 1R
- Trail under swing lows in markup
- Lock in profits progressively
---
## BACKTESTING CHECKLIST
Before trading with real money:
- Backtest on 50+ historical examples
- Record all signals in trading journal
- Calculate win rate (aim for >50%)
- Calculate average R:R (aim for >1:2)
- Test on multiple instruments
- Test on multiple timeframes
- Test in different market conditions
- Verify signal consistency
- Practice on demo account
- Start small with real money
---
## RECOMMENDED READING
### Books
1. **"Studies in Tape Reading"** - Richard D. Wyckoff
2. **"The Richard D. Wyckoff Method"** - Rubén Villahermosa
3. **"Charting the Stock Market: The Wyckoff Method"** - Jack Hutson
4. **"Master the Markets"** - Tom Williams (VSA)
### Courses
1. Wyckoff Analytics - Official Wyckoff course
2. TradeVSA - Volume Spread Analysis
3. StockCharts - Wyckoff education
### Communities
1. Wyckoff Analytics Forum
2. Reddit r/Wyckoff
3. TradingView Wyckoff ideas section
---
## FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
**Q: Can I use this on crypto?**
A: Yes, works well on major cryptocurrencies with good volume.
**Q: Does it work on forex?**
A: Yes, but use futures volume (like 6E for EUR/USD) for better accuracy.
**Q: What's the best timeframe?**
A: Daily chart for most traders. 4H for more active trading.
**Q: How long does accumulation last?**
A: Typically 2-12 weeks. Longer accumulation = bigger markup.
**Q: Can I automate this?**
A: You can use the alerts, but manual analysis is recommended.
**Q: What's the win rate?**
A: With proper filtering: 60-70% on major signals (Spring, UTAD, SOS, SOW).
**Q: Should I trade every signal?**
A: No. Focus on Spring, UTAD, SOS, and SOW in trending markets.
**Q: What if I see conflicting signals?**
A: Use higher timeframe for context. When in doubt, stay out.
**Q: How do I know which phase I'm in?**
A: Check the table in top-right corner. Also look at background color.
**Q: Can I use this for options trading?**
A: Yes, excellent for timing option entries (especially around Spring/UTAD).
---
## FINAL THOUGHTS
The Wyckoff Method is:
- **A complete trading system** (not just an indicator)
- **Based on 100+ years** of market wisdom
- **Used by institutions** and professional traders
- **Requires practice** and screen time
- **Highly effective** when applied correctly
**Success Tips:**
1. Start with daily charts
2. Focus on major events (SC, Spring, SOS, BC, UTAD, SOW)
3. Always check higher timeframe context
4. Wait for confirmation before entering
5. Manage risk properly
6. Keep a trading journal
7. Be patient - wait for the best setups
**Remember:**
- Not every range will have all events
- Some phases may be abbreviated
- Context and confluence matter most
- Practice makes perfect
---
## SUPPORT & UPDATES
For questions, improvements, or bug reports:
- Check TradingView script comments
- Join Wyckoff trading communities
- Study historical examples
- Practice on demo accounts
**Good luck and happy trading!**
---
*Disclaimer: This indicator is for educational purposes. Always do your own analysis and risk management. Past performance does not guarantee future results.*
# WYCKOFF VISUAL SETUP EXAMPLES
## ACCUMULATION SCHEMATIC #1 (Classic Bottom)
```
Price Chart View:
│ PHASE E
│ MARKUP
│ ╱
│ ╱
┌─SOS─────┤ ╱
│ │ ╱
┌───────────┤ ┌LPS │╱
│ PHASE B │ │ │
│ (Cause) └──┴──────┤
┌AR──┤ │
┌────┤ │ ┌─Spring │ PHASE D
│ └ST──┤ │ │
│ │ │ │
────SC────────┴─────────┴───────────┴──────────
│
PS
│ PHASE A
│
Downtrend
```
### PHASE A - Stopping the Downtrend
```
PS: │ High volume down bar
▼ First sign of support
■ Not bottom yet
SC: │ VERY HIGH volume
▼ Panic selling exhaustion
█ Long lower wick
█ This is the low
AR: │ Automatic rally
▲ Relief bounce
■ High volume acceptable
ST: │ Secondary test
▼ Low volume (KEY!)
■ Tests SC low
```
### PHASE B - Building the Cause
```
┌─────────┐
│ ~~~ │ Multiple tests
│ ~ ~ │ Volume decreases
│~ ~ │ Range gets tighter
└─────────┘
Duration: 2-12 weeks typical
The longer, the bigger the eventual move
```
### PHASE C - The Test (SPRING)
```
║ False breakdown
─────╨─────
▼ Low volume
█ Breaks below support
■
█ Quick reversal
▲ Closes ABOVE support
CRITICAL: Volume must be LOW
Close must be strong
Happens quickly (1-3 bars)
```
### PHASE D - Strength Emerges
```
SOS: ▲ Sign of Strength
────╥──── Break above resistance
║ High volume
║ Wide spread
LPS: ▼ Last Point Support
■ Pullback on LOW volume
▲ Great entry point
BU: ▲ Backup
■ Final consolidation
▲ Before markup
```
### PHASE E - Markup
```
╱
╱
╱ Strong uptrend
╱ High momentum
╱ Can last months/years
──╱──
```
---
## DISTRIBUTION SCHEMATIC #2 (Classic Top)
```
Price Chart View:
Uptrend
│
PSY
│ PHASE A
────BC────────┬─────────┬───────────┬──────────
│ │ UTAD │
│ PHASE B │ │ PHASE D
┌AR──┤ ┌LPSY │ │
│ │ │ └───────────┤
│ └──┴──────┐ │╲
└ST──┤ │ │ ╲
│ └───────────┤ ╲
└─SOW─────┤ │ ╲
│ │ ╲
│ PHASE C │ ╲
│ │ PHASE E
│ │ MARKDOWN
```
### PHASE A - Stopping the Uptrend
```
PSY: │ High volume up bar
▲ Preliminary supply
■ Selling starting
BC: │ VERY HIGH volume
▲ Buying climax
█ Euphoric top
█ Long upper wick
AR: │ Automatic reaction
▼ Sharp selloff
■ High volume
ST: │ Secondary test
▲ Low volume (KEY!)
■ Tests BC high
```
### PHASE C - The Test (UTAD)
```
▲ False breakout
────╥────
║ Breaks ABOVE resistance
║ Often high volume spike
▼
█ Rejection / weak close
█ Closes BELOW resistance
▼
CRITICAL: Closes weak
Quick rejection
Traps buyers
```
### PHASE D - Weakness Emerges
```
SOW: ▼ Sign of Weakness
────╨──── Break below support
║ High volume
║ Wide spread
LPSY: ▲ Last Point Supply
■ Rally on LOW volume
▼ Last chance to exit
```
---
## VOLUME PATTERNS (Critical to Understanding)
### ACCUMULATION Volume Pattern
```
Volume
│ SC
█
█ ST
■ ■ Spring
■ ■ ■ SOS LPS
──┴────┴────┴──────█───■────►
│ │ │ │ │
│ │ │ │ │
A A C D D
Pattern: HIGH → low → low → HIGH → low
Key: Volume DECREASES during range
INCREASES on breakout
```
### DISTRIBUTION Volume Pattern
```
Volume
│ BC
█
█ ST
■ ■ UTAD
■ ■ ■ SOW LPSY
──┴────┴────┴──────█───■────►
│ │ │ │ │
│ │ │ │ │
A A C D D
Pattern: HIGH → low → varies → HIGH → low
Key: Volume MAY increase on UTAD
Definitely HIGH on breakdown (SOW)
```
---
## REAL TRADE SETUPS
### Setup #1: SPRING BUY
```
Entry Conditions:
1. Clear trading range identified
2. Price breaks BELOW support
3. Volume is LOW (critical!)
4. Price reverses QUICKLY
5. Closes ABOVE support level
Entry: Next bar or on retest
Stop: Below spring low
Target: Top of range (minimum)
Example:
Support: $100
Spring low: $98 (low volume)
Close: $101
Entry: $102
Stop: $97.50
Target: $120 (range top)
Risk/Reward: 1:4
```
### Setup #2: UTAD SELL
```
Entry Conditions:
1. Clear trading range identified (after uptrend)
2. Price breaks ABOVE resistance
3. Often high volume spike
4. Price reverses QUICKLY
5. Closes BELOW resistance level
Entry: Next bar or on retest
Stop: Above UTAD high
Target: Bottom of range (minimum)
Example:
Resistance: $200
UTAD high: $205 (spike)
Close: $198
Entry: $197
Stop: $206
Target: $180 (range bottom)
Risk/Reward: 1:2
```
### Setup #3: SOS BREAKOUT
```
Entry Conditions:
1. Clear accumulation range
2. Spring already occurred (ideal)
3. Price breaks ABOVE resistance
4. HIGH volume on breakout
5. Wide spread up bar
Entry Option A: On breakout ($120)
Entry Option B: Wait for LPS pullback ($115)
Stop: Below range or LPS
Target: Range height projected up
Example:
Range: $100-$120 (20 points)
SOS breakout: $120
Entry A: $120
Stop: $115
Target 1: $140 (100%)
Target 2: $150 (150%)
```
---
## VSA SPECIFIC PATTERNS
### Pattern 1: No Demand (Weakness)
```
▲
■ Up bar
■ Low volume ◄── KEY
▲ Small body
Context: After uptrend
Meaning: Buyers exhausted
Action: Prepare to sell
```
### Pattern 2: No Supply (Strength)
```
▼
■ Down bar
■ Low volume ◄── KEY
▼ Small body
Context: After downtrend
Meaning: Sellers exhausted
Action: Prepare to buy
```
### Pattern 3: Stopping Volume
```
═ Very high volume
█ Narrow spread ◄── KEY
═ Price not moving
Context: At extremes
Meaning: Absorption
Action: Expect reversal
```
---
## COMMON MISTAKES (What NOT to Do)
### ❌ Mistake 1: Buying Prematurely
```
WRONG:
SC
▼
█ ← DON'T BUY HERE
CORRECT:
Spring
─────╨─────
▼
█ ← BUY HERE
▲
```
### ❌ Mistake 2: Ignoring Volume
```
WRONG: "It broke below support, must be spring"
─────╨───── High volume
█
This is a BREAKDOWN, not a spring!
CORRECT Spring:
─────╨───── LOW volume ✓
■ Quick reversal ✓
▲
```
### ❌ Mistake 3: Trading Against Trend
```
WRONG:
Markdown Phase E
╲
╲ ← Trying to buy here
╲
╲
CORRECT:
Wait for new accumulation to complete
```
---
## MULTI-TIMEFRAME EXAMPLE
### Weekly Chart: Phase E Markup (Bullish)
```
╱
╱
╱ Long-term uptrend
╱
───╱─────
```
### Daily Chart: Re-Accumulation Phase C
```
┌─────────┐
│ Spring │ ← We are here
│ ▼ │
─────┴────█────┴─────
▲
```
### 4-Hour Chart: Entry Timing
```
Last 48 hours:
─────╨───── Spring occurred
█
▲ ← Enter now
■
```
**Result:** Triple confirmation across timeframes = High probability trade
---
## PROFIT TARGETS (Visual Guide)
### Method 1: Basic Measured Move
```
Resistance: 120 ┐ ─────────
│
│ 20 points
│
Support: 100 ┘ ─────────
Breakout: 120
Target: 120 + 20 = 140
╱╱╱ 140 (Target)
╱╱╱
╱╱╱
──────◄ 120 (Breakout)
│
Range │ 20
│
──────┘ 100
```
### Method 2: Multiple Targets
```
╱╱╱ 150 (Target 3: 2.5x) - 20% position
╱╱╱
╱╱╱ 140 (Target 2: 2x) - 30% position
╱╱╱
─────◄╱ 130 (Target 1: 1x) - 50% position
│
10 │ 120 (Breakout)
│
─────┘ 110 (Support)
```
### Method 3: Trailing Stop
```
1. Move stop to breakeven at Target 1
2. Trail stop under swing lows
3. Let winners run
╱╱╱
╱ ╱╱ ← Trail stop here
╱╱ ╱
╱ ╱ ← Then here
─────◄──╱
← Start here (breakeven)
```
---
## TIMING ENTRIES (Exact Bar Patterns)
### Perfect Spring Entry
```
Bar 1: ▼ Breaks below (Low vol)
█
Bar 2: ▲ Reverses (Closes strong)
█ ◄─ ENTER HERE
Bar 3: ■ Confirms
▲
DON'T WAIT for Bar 3!
Enter on Bar 2 close
```
### Perfect UTAD Entry
```
Bar 1: ▲ Breaks above (Spike vol OK)
█
Bar 2: ▼ Reverses (Closes weak)
█ ◄─ ENTER HERE
Bar 3: ■ Confirms
▼
SHORT on Bar 2 close
Don't wait for more confirmation
```
---
## COMPOSITE OPERATOR PSYCHOLOGY
### What Smart Money Does (Follow Them)
**Accumulation:**
```
1. Create fear (PS, SC)
2. Shake out weak hands (Spring)
3. Absorb supply quietly (Phase B)
4. Test for remaining supply (Test)
5. Mark it up (SOS → Phase E)
💰 They buy LOW when retail panics
```
**Distribution:**
```
1. Create euphoria (PSY, BC)
2. Trap late buyers (UTAD)
3. Distribute to buyers (Phase B)
4. Test for remaining demand (ST)
5. Mark it down (SOW → Phase E)
💰 They sell HIGH when retail buys
```
### Where to Look for Smart Money
```
💰 Buy signals appear at:
- Demand zones (green boxes)
- Springs and shakeouts
- Tests of support
- After selling climax
💰 Sell signals appear at:
- Supply zones (red boxes)
- UTAD and upthrusts
- Weak rallies (LPSY)
- After buying climax
```
---
## PRACTICE EXERCISES
### Exercise 1: Identify the Phase
Look at any chart and ask:
1. Is there a trading range? (Phase B likely)
2. Did we just stop a trend? (Phase A)
3. Was there a spring/UTAD? (Phase C)
4. Is there a breakout? (Phase D)
5. Is trend running? (Phase E)
### Exercise 2: Volume Analysis
For each bar, note:
- Volume level (High/Normal/Low)
- Spread (Wide/Normal/Narrow)
- Effort vs Result (Matching? Diverging?)
### Exercise 3: Find Historical Springs
Go back 6 months:
- Mark all springs you can find
- Note the setup before each
- Track what happened after
- Calculate win rate
---
## FINAL VISUALIZATION: The Complete Cycle
```
ACCUMULATION → MARKUP → DISTRIBUTION → MARKDOWN → ACCUMULATION...
Distribution Accumulation
(Top) (Bottom)
┌───────────────┐ ┌───────────────┐
│ BC UTAD │ │ Spring SC │
│ │ │ │ │ │ │ │
────┴───┴───┴───────┴─╲ ╱────────┴───┴───┴────
╲ ╱
Markdown ╲ ╱ Markup
(Phase E) ╲ ╱ (Phase E)
╲ ╱
╲ ╱
╲ ╱
╲ ╱
V
The market cycles endlessly
Your job: Identify where you are in the cycle
Trade accordingly
```
---
**Remember:**
- 📊 Study charts daily
- 📝 Journal every setup
- 🎯 Wait for the best signals
- 💰 Follow smart money
- ⏰ Be patient
- 🚀 Let winners run
**The indicator does the heavy lifting - you make the decisions!**
Smart Divergence Engine [ChartNation]SMART DIVERGENCE ENGINE — REPAINTING-PROOF RSI DIVERGENCE WITH EXHAUSTION CONFIRMATION
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Smart Divergence Engine solves three critical problems that plague free RSI divergence indicators:
PROBLEM 1: REPAINTING DIVERGENCES
Most divergence scripts detect divergence in real-time as bars form. This causes signals to appear, disappear, and reappear unpredictably—making them unusable for alerts or systematic trading.
OUR SOLUTION: Pivot-Locked Detection
Smart Divergence Engine evaluates RSI at the exact bar where price structure confirms (rsi ), not at the current bar. Once a divergence prints, it NEVER disappears. This is implemented via:
Full swing confirmation (Pivot Left + Pivot Right bars must complete)
RSI evaluation at historical bar: rsi , not rsi
Divergence triggers AFTER structure lock, not during formation
Technical implementation: The script stores RSI values at confirmed pivot bars using var floats (lowRsiPrev, lowRsiCurr, highRsiPrev, highRsiCurr), then compares these locked values when new pivots confirm. This prevents any possibility of historical repaint.
PROBLEM 2: FALSE POSITIVE OVERLOAD
Divergence scripts trigger on ANY price-RSI mismatch, flooding charts with weak signals during choppy conditions. No filtering means traders must manually screen out noise.
OUR SOLUTION: Shark Fin Exhaustion Filter
Before any divergence can be considered actionable, Smart Divergence Engine requires RSI to demonstrate genuine momentum exhaustion through our proprietary "Shark Fin" detection:
Shark Fin Logic (Not Found in Free Scripts):
RSI must pierce the outer volatility band by a configurable buffer (default 1.5 RSI points)
RSI must re-enter the band with directional confirmation (positive slope for bullish, negative slope for bearish)
Band width must exceed minimum standard deviation threshold (volatility qualification)
Cooldown period enforced (default 25 bars) to prevent signal clustering
This multi-condition filter dramatically reduces false divergences by requiring RSI to physically demonstrate exhaustion BEFORE structure confirmation matters.
Technical implementation: The Shark Fin state machine uses boolean flags (bullFinForming, bearFinForming) to track when RSI is stretched beyond bands, then validates re-entry using ta.crossover(rsi, lower) / ta.crossunder(rsi, upper) with slope checks (ta.change(rsi) > 0 / < 0) and volatility gates (dev >= finMinDev).
PROBLEM 3: NO VOLATILITY CONTEXT
Divergence scripts use fixed RSI levels (30/70 or similar) that fail to adapt to changing market conditions. What's "overbought" in a low-volatility regime differs drastically from high-volatility conditions.
OUR SOLUTION: Adaptive Volatility Bands
Smart Divergence Engine calculates dynamic overbought/oversold zones using:
34-period SMA of RSI as basis
1.618 standard deviation multiplier (golden ratio expansion)
Real-time band expansion/contraction based on RSI volatility
The bands provide three advantages:
Shark Fin events only qualify when RSI breaches ADAPTIVE thresholds, not arbitrary fixed levels
Band width (standard deviation) serves as volatility filter—narrow bands = low conviction moves get rejected
50-line midline provides regime context (above 50 = bullish bias, below 50 = bearish bias)
Technical implementation: basis = ta.sma(rsi, 34), dev = ta.stdev(rsi, 34), upper/lower = basis ± dev * 1.618. Shark Fin logic requires rsi < (lower - finBuffer) or rsi > (upper + finBuffer) to trigger, ensuring exhaustion is measured relative to CURRENT volatility, not historical constants.
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METHODOLOGY COMPARISON VS FREE ALTERNATIVES
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STANDARD DIVERGENCE SCRIPTS:
Detection timing: Real-time (current bar)
Historical stability: Repaints continuously
Signal filtering: None or minimal
Volatility adaptation: Fixed levels (30/70)
Exhaustion confirmation: Not implemented
Confirmation layers: 1 (divergence only)
Alert reliability: Unreliable (signals disappear)
SMART DIVERGENCE ENGINE:
Detection timing: Pivot-confirmed (rsi )
Historical stability: Locked at structure bar
Signal filtering: Shark Fin + cooldown + stdev gate
Volatility adaptation: Dynamic bands (34-SMA + 1.618σ)
Exhaustion confirmation: Required via Shark Fin
Confirmation layers: 3 (structure + exhaustion + volatility)
Alert reliability: Stable (never repaints)
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
═══════════════════════════════════════════
RSI ENGINE:
Base calculation: ta.rsi(src, 14)
Smoothing: ta.rma(rsiRaw, 2) — reduces whipsaw noise
Source: Configurable (default close)
VOLATILITY BANDS:
Basis: 34-period SMA of RSI
Multiplier: 1.618 (golden ratio)
Upper band: basis + (stdev * 1.618)
Lower band: basis - (stdev * 1.618)
Purpose: Creates adaptive overbought/oversold zones
DIVERGENCE DETECTION:
Pivot confirmation: 10 left bars + 10 right bars (default)
RSI evaluation: Locked at rsi (historical bar, never current)
Bullish divergence: price lower low + RSI higher low
Bearish divergence: price higher high + RSI lower high
Rendering: Lines drawn between last two confirmed pivots with labels
SHARK FIN EXHAUSTION FILTER:
Depth buffer: 1.5 RSI points (penetration threshold beyond band)
Min band stdev: 1.0 (volatility qualification)
Cooldown: 25 bars minimum between Shark Fin confirmations
Slope validation: Requires ta.change(rsi) > 0 (bullish) or < 0 (bearish)
State tracking: Boolean flags prevent premature confirmations
VISUAL CUSTOMIZATION:
Beauty Mode: Six-layer gradient fill anchored at 50-line
• Purple regime (above 50) with configurable opacity
• Green regime (below 50) with configurable opacity
• Gradient layers: 33%, 66%, 100% intensity
Divergence lines: Glow effect (6px) + core line (3px), both configurable
Shark Fin rendering: 20% fill between RSI and violated band (ephemeral)
Labels: Compact "Bull"/"Bear" markers with dot indicators
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ALERT SYSTEM
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Four distinct alert conditions (configure once, fires on all intervals):
"RSI Shark Fin — Bullish"
Triggers when: RSI re-enters lower band from below with slope + stdev + cooldown confirmation
Use case: Momentum exhaustion at oversold extreme
Reliability: No repaint (confirmation locked at re-entry bar)
"RSI Shark Fin — Bearish"
Triggers when: RSI re-enters upper band from above with slope + stdev + cooldown confirmation
Use case: Momentum exhaustion at overbought extreme
Reliability: No repaint (confirmation locked at re-entry bar)
"Bullish Divergence (Panel)"
Triggers when: Pivot-confirmed bullish divergence completes (price LL + RSI HL)
Timing: Fires AFTER Pivot Right bars complete (delayed but stable)
Reliability: Never repaints (divergence locked at rsi )
"Bearish Divergence (Panel)"
Triggers when: Pivot-confirmed bearish divergence completes (price HH + RSI LH)
Timing: Fires AFTER Pivot Right bars complete (delayed but stable)
Reliability: Never repaints (divergence locked at rsi )
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TRADING IMPLEMENTATION
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CONFLUENCE FRAMEWORK:
Highest-probability setups occur when three conditions align:
Bullish Setup:
Shark Fin confirms below lower band (exhaustion)
Bullish divergence prints at pivot (structure)
RSI reclaims 50 line (regime shift to bullish)
→ Entry consideration at next price structure (support, swing low)
Bearish Setup:
Shark Fin confirms above upper band (exhaustion)
Bearish divergence prints at pivot (structure)
RSI loses 50 line (regime shift to bearish)
→ Entry consideration at next price structure (resistance, swing high)
TREND CONTEXT:
Strong uptrends: Prioritize bullish divergence + lower band Shark Fins (buy dips)
Strong downtrends: Prioritize bearish divergence + upper band Shark Fins (sell rallies)
Range-bound markets: Use 50-line crossovers as additional confirmation filter
RISK MANAGEMENT:
Smart Divergence Engine provides CONTEXT, not entries:
Wait for price confirmation (engulfing candle, rejection wick, structure break)
Place stops below/above pivot structure that triggered divergence
Size positions based on distance to invalidation level
Divergence + Shark Fin = elevated probability, not certainty
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CONFIGURATION PARAMETERS
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RSI SETTINGS:
RSI Length: 14 (default, standard momentum window)
Price Source: close (configurable to any price source)
Note: 2-period RMA smoothing is hardcoded (reduces noise)
VOLATILITY BAND SETTINGS:
Band Length: 34 (SMA period for RSI basis)
Band Multiplier: 1.618 (golden ratio, adjustable)
Show Bands: Toggle visibility (true/false)
DIVERGENCE SETTINGS:
Pivot Left: 10 bars (left-side swing confirmation)
Pivot Right: 10 bars (right-side swing confirmation)
Overbought Level: 68 (reference line, does not affect logic)
Oversold Level: 32 (reference line, does not affect logic)
SHARK FIN SETTINGS:
Fin Depth Buffer: 1.5 RSI points (penetration threshold)
Min Band Stdev: 1.0 (volatility qualification gate)
Min Bars Between Fins: 25 (cooldown period)
VISUAL SETTINGS (Beauty Mode):
Enable Beauty Mode: true/false (gradient rendering)
Divergence Glow: true/false (glow effect on lines)
Glow Width: 3-10 px (glow layer thickness)
Main Line Width: 1-6 px (divergence core line)
Top Color: Purple (configurable, above-50 regime)
Bottom Color: Green (configurable, below-50 regime)
Top Opacity: 0-100% (gradient base transparency)
Bottom Opacity: 0-100% (gradient base transparency)
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PERFORMANCE & LIMITATIONS
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RESOURCE ALLOCATION:
max_lines_count: 500 (divergence + Shark Fin lines)
max_labels_count: 500 (divergence markers)
max_bars_back: 500 (historical pivot lookback)
Suitable for most timeframes; reduce limits if performance degrades on low-end devices
SIGNAL TIMING:
Divergences print AFTER Pivot Right bars complete. This is intentional:
Delayed signals are more reliable than real-time signals
Structure confirmation requires waiting for swing completion
Users demanding instant signals should use free real-time divergence indicators
Users demanding reliable signals that never disappear should use this
PANEL VS OVERLAY:
This is the panel version (overlay=false):
Renders in separate pane below price chart
RSI, bands, divergence lines, and Shark Fin fills appear in this pane
For price-chart annotations, use the companion overlay version (same logic, different rendering)
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This script implements proprietary methodology not available in regular community scripts:
REPAINTING-PROOF ARCHITECTURE
The pivot-locked detection system (rsi evaluation) is a non-trivial implementation that requires:
State management across bars using var variables
Historical RSI value storage at pivot confirmation
Divergence comparison between stored values (not current bar)
This architecture eliminates the #1 complaint with free divergence indicators: disappearing signals.
SHARK FIN EXHAUSTION LOGIC
The multi-condition state machine that validates momentum exhaustion is not found in free scripts:
Penetration threshold (buffer beyond band)
Directional slope confirmation on re-entry
Volatility gate (minimum standard deviation)
Cooldown enforcement (prevents clustering)
This filter layer was developed through extensive backtesting to reduce false divergences during choppy conditions.
ADAPTIVE VOLATILITY FRAMEWORK
The dynamic band system (34-SMA + 1.618σ) provides context-aware overbought/oversold detection:
Bands expand in volatile markets → signals adapt to conditions
Bands contract in ranging markets → tighter detection thresholds
50-line regime framework → directional bias context
This approach outperforms fixed-level systems (30/70) that ignore market context.
CONFLUENCE METHODOLOGY
The three-layer confirmation system (structure + exhaustion + volatility) was engineered to answer: "When is a divergence actually tradeable?" Free scripts detect divergence and stop there. Smart Divergence Engine asks: "Did RSI show exhaustion? Is volatility sufficient? Did structure confirm?"
This level of methodological depth—combined with repainting-proof architecture and professional-grade visual implementation—justifies closed-source protection and paid access.
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Smart Divergence Engine is engineered for traders who demand institutional-grade divergence detection without the noise, repainting, and false positives that plague free alternatives.
Access is restricted to maintain signal quality as methodology evolves.
Momentum Factor Model [QuantAlgo]🟢 Overview
The Momentum Factor Model is a multi-horizon momentum analysis system that combines weighted return calculations with risk-adjusted price projections to identify and track persistent directional trends. The indicator employs a quantitative approach by measuring momentum across multiple timeframes simultaneously, applying exponential decay weighting to balance recent versus historical price action, and constructing volatility-normalized boundaries for trend validation. This factor-based methodology provides traders and investors with a systematic framework for momentum regime identification, trend persistence evaluation, and dynamic support/resistance determination across diverse market conditions and timeframes.
🟢 How It Works
The indicator constructs a composite momentum factor by calculating percentage returns over three distinct lookback periods (1, 3, and 5 bars) and combining them using exponentially decayed weights. The momentum decay parameter controls the relative importance of each timeframe, with higher decay values creating more balanced weighting between recent and historical momentum, while lower values emphasize immediate price action. This weighted momentum factor captures the multi-dimensional nature of trend strength rather than relying on a single timeframe measurement.
The expected return is derived by smoothing the momentum factor over a user-defined period, establishing a baseline for anticipated price movement based on recent momentum characteristics. This expected return then projects a factor-based price estimate, which undergoes risk adjustment through volatility normalization, creating a price estimate that accounts for both directional bias and market volatility conditions.
🟢 How to Use It
▶ Enter Long positions when the momentum factor dots (⏺) transition from red to green (bullish) , indicating the momentum factor model has confirmed positive directional bias. The color change represents a validated shift where the factor line has broken through the lower boundary and begun tracking the upper bound, signaling momentum reversal to the upside. Conversely, enter Short positions or exit existing Longs when the dots shift from green to red (bearish) , confirming negative momentum establishment and downward trend tracking.
The momentum factor dots function as a dynamic momentum-based reference pathway that can be used for position management and risk control. During bullish phases, the dot formation represents a momentum-weighted support zone where pullbacks may find stability before continuation. During bearish trends, it acts as resistance where rallies may encounter selling pressure. Price action relative to the momentum factor pathway provides context on trend health: sustained price movement in the direction of the trend (above the dots during bullish phases, below during bearish phases) confirms momentum persistence, while repeated violations may suggest weakening directional conviction.
▶ Configure alert notifications to monitor trend changes without continuous chart observation. The indicator provides three alert types: "Bullish Momentum Signal" triggers specifically on upward trend reversals, "Bearish Momentum Signal" captures downward momentum shifts, and "Momentum Trend Change" fires on any directional transition. These alerts activate only when the trend state changes from one regime to another, eliminating false triggers from intrabar noise or temporary boundary touches that don't result in confirmed trend reversals.
▶ The indicator also offers six pre-designed color schemes (Classic, Aqua, Cosmic, Ember, Neon, Custom) optimized for various chart backgrounds and visual preferences, ensuring the momentum trend remains clearly visible under different display conditions. The bar coloring feature overlays trend direction directly onto the price candles, providing immediate visual confirmation of the momentum regime without needing to reference the dot pattern position.
🟢 Pro Tips for Trading and Investing
▶ Align the configuration preset with your trading timeframe and objectives: Fast Response settings excel on 1-15 minute charts for scalping and day trading where capturing quick momentum shifts is paramount, though this comes with increased signal frequency and potential whipsaws in ranging conditions. Default parameters suit hourly to daily charts for swing trading, providing balanced responsiveness without excessive noise. Smooth Trend configuration works best on 4-hour to weekly timeframes for position trading and investment analysis, prioritizing trend stability over timing precision and significantly reducing false reversals during consolidation periods.
▶ Context matters significantly for momentum-based systems. The indicator performs optimally during trending market regimes where directional persistence exists and may struggle during sideways consolidation where momentum lacks consistency. Before taking signals, assess the broader market structure: look for established higher highs/higher lows (uptrend) or lower highs/lower lows (downtrend) on higher timeframes to confirm you're trading with the dominant directional bias. During range-bound periods, reduce position sizing or wait for the momentum factor dots to establish a clear directional slope and consistent movement before committing capital.
▶ Layer the momentum factor model with complementary analysis rather than using it in isolation. Combine trend signals with volume confirmation (increasing volume on trend changes suggests institutional participation), key support/resistance levels (signals near major levels carry higher probability), and volatility context (ATR expansion can precede significant moves). Consider the momentum decay parameter's impact: values near 0.85 make the model highly sensitive to recent price action, ideal for fast-moving markets but prone to false signals; values near 0.95 create smoother momentum estimates that better filter noise but may lag major reversals.
▶ Implement dynamic position management using the momentum factor pathway as a trailing reference framework. Rather than placing fixed stops, observe the dot formation's progression: as long as it maintains its directional slope and price respects it as support (bullish) or resistance (bearish), the momentum regime remains intact. Exit or tighten stops when price closes decisively through the momentum factor dots against your position, or when the dot pathway itself flattens (losing slope) indicating momentum exhaustion. For portfolio allocation, scale position sizes based on momentum factor strength, e.g., steeper dot progression angles and faster advancement suggest stronger momentum worthy of larger allocations within your risk parameters.
