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Güncellendi Multi-Symbol Inside Bar Detector (4-Symbol Compression)
Multi-Symbol Inside Bar Detector (4-Symbol Compression)
Overview
Detects simultaneous inside bars across 4 symbols in real-time — a signal of market-wide compression that may precede directional moves. When all 4 symbols are "inside" (trading within the prior bar's range), the market is consolidating.
Monitor SPY, QQQ, DIA, IWM (or any 4 symbols you choose) on a single timeframe. No more chart hopping. Designed for Rob Smith's "The Strat" methodology and price action traders who trade compression setups.
🎯 Why This Matters
Inside bars indicate compression and consolidation.
When all 4 major ETFs simultaneously compress into inside bars:
Market is consolidating within a range
Volatility is contracting (not expanding)
A directional move may follow (direction unknown)
This is NOT a directional signal — it's a consolidation detector. You determine direction based on your analysis. This indicator identifies WHEN compression exists across multiple symbols.
✅ Key Features
✅ 4-Symbol Monitoring — Track 4 symbols simultaneously on one timeframe
✅ Visual Alerts — Bar coloring + optional "4-Inside" labels
✅ TradingView Alerts — Get notified when all 4 go inside simultaneously
✅ Live vs Confirmed Mode — Toggle between real-time (repaints) or bar-close confirmation (no repaint)
✅ Customizable — Any 4 symbols, any timeframe, custom colors
✅ Debug Table — See which symbols are inside (troubleshooting)
📊 How It Works
Inside Bar Definition (Rob Smith Standards)
An inside bar forms when:
High < Prior High AND
Low > Prior Low
Current bar trades entirely within prior bar's range.
Technical Implementation
pinescriptisInside(h, l, ph, pl) =>
na(h) or na(l) or na(ph) or na(pl) ? false : (h < ph and l > pl)
NA-safe: Handles missing data gracefully
Strict comparison: Uses < and > (not <= or >=)
Rob Smith compliant: Tick-perfect inside bar detection per Strat methodology
4-Symbol Requirement
Signal fires when ALL 4 symbols are inside bars simultaneously. If only 3 are inside → no signal. All 4 must compress together.
⚙️ Settings Guide
Symbols
Default: SPY, QQQ, DIA, IWM (broad market coverage)
Customize: Click to change to ANY 4 symbols
Popular Combinations:
Futures: ES, NQ, YM, RTY
Sectors: XLF, XLK, XLE, XLV
Mega Caps: AAPL, MSFT, GOOGL, AMZN
Timeframe
Default: 60 (1-hour bars)
What it does: Applies SAME timeframe to all 4 symbols
Examples: 5 (5min), 15 (15min), D (Daily)
Live Intrabar Mode
ON (default): Shows forming bars in real-time (repaints until close)
OFF: Waits for bar close (no repaint, confirmed only)
Use ON for: Live monitoring, intraday setups
Use OFF for: Alerts, backtesting, confirmed signals
Display Options
Show Labels: Toggle "4-Inside" labels on/off
Inside Bar Color: Default yellow (customize)
Show Debug Table: See per-symbol status (for troubleshooting)
🔔 Setting Up Alerts
Right-click chart → "Add Alert"
Condition: Select this indicator
Frequency: "Once Per Bar Close" (recommended for confirmed mode)
Alert fires when all 4 symbols go inside simultaneously (edge detection, not every bar)
💡 Example Trading Approaches
Note: These are educational examples, not trading advice. Past compression patterns do not guarantee future directional moves.
Approach 1: Higher TF Compression → Lower TF Trigger
1H chart: 4-symbol inside bar forms (compression)
15m chart: Monitor for directional break
Await confirmation with your analysis before entry
Approach 2: Daily Compression → Intraday Entries
Daily chart: All 4 compress (consolidation)
1H chart: Monitor for range expansion
Use your directional bias to determine position
Approach 3: Sector Analysis
Use sector ETFs (XLF, XLK, XLE, XLV)
When all 4 compress → observe which breaks first
Analyze sector strength/weakness patterns
🎯 Why 4 Symbols?
Market coverage: When SPY, QQQ, DIA, and IWM all compress together, it indicates broad market consolidation across multiple market-cap segments.
SPY: S&P 500 (large caps)
QQQ: Nasdaq 100 (tech)
DIA: Dow 30 (blue chips)
IWM: Russell 2000 (small caps)
Using 4 major indices helps filter noise from single-symbol compression.
⚡ Quick Start
Add indicator to chart
Choose symbols (default: SPY/QQQ/DIA/IWM)
Set timeframe (default: 60min)
Toggle live mode (ON for real-time, OFF for confirmed)
Create alert (optional)
Yellow bars = all 4 inside
Use with your directional analysis
🔒 Technical Details
Code Quality
✅ PineScript v6 (latest)
✅ NA-safe logic (handles missing data)
✅ Rob Smith Strat standards (strict tick tolerance)
✅ No repainting (in confirmed mode)
✅ Efficient performance (max_bars_back=2)
✅ Open-source (educational transparency)
Repainting Behavior
Live Mode (ON): Repaints until bar closes (shows forming bars)
Confirmed Mode (OFF): No repaint, waits for bar close
Alert recommendation: Use Confirmed Mode to avoid false alerts
📞 Support
Follow me on TradingView for updates and new indicators.
Questions? Leave a comment below. I respond to all feedback.
⚠️ Important Disclaimers
Not financial advice: This indicator is for educational purposes and market analysis
No performance guarantees: Past patterns do not predict future results
Directional bias required: Inside bars indicate consolidation, not direction
Risk management essential: Always use proper position sizing and stops
Test before trading: Backtest on historical data and paper trade first
💬 Final Thoughts
Compression often precedes expansion, but direction remains uncertain. When multiple major indices compress simultaneously, it indicates market-wide consolidation. This indicator helps identify those moments across 4 symbols — no more chart hopping, easier pattern recognition.
Use it as one component of your analysis, combine with your directional methodology, and always manage risk appropriately.
Happy trading! 📈
Free and open-source for personal use. If you find this valuable:
👍 Like | 📝 Review | 🔔 Follow
Overview
Detects simultaneous inside bars across 4 symbols in real-time — a signal of market-wide compression that may precede directional moves. When all 4 symbols are "inside" (trading within the prior bar's range), the market is consolidating.
Monitor SPY, QQQ, DIA, IWM (or any 4 symbols you choose) on a single timeframe. No more chart hopping. Designed for Rob Smith's "The Strat" methodology and price action traders who trade compression setups.
🎯 Why This Matters
Inside bars indicate compression and consolidation.
When all 4 major ETFs simultaneously compress into inside bars:
Market is consolidating within a range
Volatility is contracting (not expanding)
A directional move may follow (direction unknown)
This is NOT a directional signal — it's a consolidation detector. You determine direction based on your analysis. This indicator identifies WHEN compression exists across multiple symbols.
✅ Key Features
✅ 4-Symbol Monitoring — Track 4 symbols simultaneously on one timeframe
✅ Visual Alerts — Bar coloring + optional "4-Inside" labels
✅ TradingView Alerts — Get notified when all 4 go inside simultaneously
✅ Live vs Confirmed Mode — Toggle between real-time (repaints) or bar-close confirmation (no repaint)
✅ Customizable — Any 4 symbols, any timeframe, custom colors
✅ Debug Table — See which symbols are inside (troubleshooting)
📊 How It Works
Inside Bar Definition (Rob Smith Standards)
An inside bar forms when:
High < Prior High AND
Low > Prior Low
Current bar trades entirely within prior bar's range.
Technical Implementation
pinescriptisInside(h, l, ph, pl) =>
na(h) or na(l) or na(ph) or na(pl) ? false : (h < ph and l > pl)
NA-safe: Handles missing data gracefully
Strict comparison: Uses < and > (not <= or >=)
Rob Smith compliant: Tick-perfect inside bar detection per Strat methodology
4-Symbol Requirement
Signal fires when ALL 4 symbols are inside bars simultaneously. If only 3 are inside → no signal. All 4 must compress together.
⚙️ Settings Guide
Symbols
Default: SPY, QQQ, DIA, IWM (broad market coverage)
Customize: Click to change to ANY 4 symbols
Popular Combinations:
Futures: ES, NQ, YM, RTY
Sectors: XLF, XLK, XLE, XLV
Mega Caps: AAPL, MSFT, GOOGL, AMZN
Timeframe
Default: 60 (1-hour bars)
What it does: Applies SAME timeframe to all 4 symbols
Examples: 5 (5min), 15 (15min), D (Daily)
Live Intrabar Mode
ON (default): Shows forming bars in real-time (repaints until close)
OFF: Waits for bar close (no repaint, confirmed only)
Use ON for: Live monitoring, intraday setups
Use OFF for: Alerts, backtesting, confirmed signals
Display Options
Show Labels: Toggle "4-Inside" labels on/off
Inside Bar Color: Default yellow (customize)
Show Debug Table: See per-symbol status (for troubleshooting)
🔔 Setting Up Alerts
Right-click chart → "Add Alert"
Condition: Select this indicator
Frequency: "Once Per Bar Close" (recommended for confirmed mode)
Alert fires when all 4 symbols go inside simultaneously (edge detection, not every bar)
💡 Example Trading Approaches
Note: These are educational examples, not trading advice. Past compression patterns do not guarantee future directional moves.
Approach 1: Higher TF Compression → Lower TF Trigger
1H chart: 4-symbol inside bar forms (compression)
15m chart: Monitor for directional break
Await confirmation with your analysis before entry
Approach 2: Daily Compression → Intraday Entries
Daily chart: All 4 compress (consolidation)
1H chart: Monitor for range expansion
Use your directional bias to determine position
Approach 3: Sector Analysis
Use sector ETFs (XLF, XLK, XLE, XLV)
When all 4 compress → observe which breaks first
Analyze sector strength/weakness patterns
🎯 Why 4 Symbols?
Market coverage: When SPY, QQQ, DIA, and IWM all compress together, it indicates broad market consolidation across multiple market-cap segments.
SPY: S&P 500 (large caps)
QQQ: Nasdaq 100 (tech)
DIA: Dow 30 (blue chips)
IWM: Russell 2000 (small caps)
Using 4 major indices helps filter noise from single-symbol compression.
⚡ Quick Start
Add indicator to chart
Choose symbols (default: SPY/QQQ/DIA/IWM)
Set timeframe (default: 60min)
Toggle live mode (ON for real-time, OFF for confirmed)
Create alert (optional)
Yellow bars = all 4 inside
Use with your directional analysis
🔒 Technical Details
Code Quality
✅ PineScript v6 (latest)
✅ NA-safe logic (handles missing data)
✅ Rob Smith Strat standards (strict tick tolerance)
✅ No repainting (in confirmed mode)
✅ Efficient performance (max_bars_back=2)
✅ Open-source (educational transparency)
Repainting Behavior
Live Mode (ON): Repaints until bar closes (shows forming bars)
Confirmed Mode (OFF): No repaint, waits for bar close
Alert recommendation: Use Confirmed Mode to avoid false alerts
📞 Support
Follow me on TradingView for updates and new indicators.
Questions? Leave a comment below. I respond to all feedback.
⚠️ Important Disclaimers
Not financial advice: This indicator is for educational purposes and market analysis
No performance guarantees: Past patterns do not predict future results
Directional bias required: Inside bars indicate consolidation, not direction
Risk management essential: Always use proper position sizing and stops
Test before trading: Backtest on historical data and paper trade first
💬 Final Thoughts
Compression often precedes expansion, but direction remains uncertain. When multiple major indices compress simultaneously, it indicates market-wide consolidation. This indicator helps identify those moments across 4 symbols — no more chart hopping, easier pattern recognition.
Use it as one component of your analysis, combine with your directional methodology, and always manage risk appropriately.
Happy trading! 📈
Free and open-source for personal use. If you find this valuable:
👍 Like | 📝 Review | 🔔 Follow
Sürüm Notları
Update: Added adjustable symbol threshold (k-of-4)New "Min symbols inside" setting lets you choose how many symbols must be inside bars to trigger (1-4). Previously required all 4. Set to 3 to catch setups where 3 symbols are compressing while one may have already broken out. Labels now show dynamic count (e.g. "3/4 Inside"). Default remains 4/4 for existing users — no changes to current behavior unless you adjust the setting.
Sürüm Notları
Show symbol names: Toggle between count display (3/4 Inside) or symbol names (SPY QQQ DIA Inside) showing which symbols are compressing.Live & confirmed labels: Live signals now show as outlined labels on the current bar. Confirmed signals lock in as solid labels on bar close.
Show only live signals: Toggle to hide all historical labels and only display compression happening right now.
Historical display control: Choose how many past setups to show — Last 3, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, or Max 500.
Sürüm Notları
Removed old "Live Intrabar" toggle in favor of the new live/confirmed label system.Açık kaynak kodlu komut dosyası
Gerçek TradingView ruhuyla, bu komut dosyasının mimarı, yatırımcıların işlevselliğini inceleyip doğrulayabilmesi için onu açık kaynaklı hale getirdi. Yazarı tebrik ederiz! Ücretsiz olarak kullanabilseniz de, kodu yeniden yayınlamanın Topluluk Kurallarımıza tabi olduğunu unutmayın.
Feragatname
Bilgiler ve yayınlar, TradingView tarafından sağlanan veya onaylanan finansal, yatırım, alım satım veya diğer türden tavsiye veya öneriler anlamına gelmez ve teşkil etmez. Kullanım Koşulları bölümünde daha fazlasını okuyun.
Açık kaynak kodlu komut dosyası
Gerçek TradingView ruhuyla, bu komut dosyasının mimarı, yatırımcıların işlevselliğini inceleyip doğrulayabilmesi için onu açık kaynaklı hale getirdi. Yazarı tebrik ederiz! Ücretsiz olarak kullanabilseniz de, kodu yeniden yayınlamanın Topluluk Kurallarımıza tabi olduğunu unutmayın.
Feragatname
Bilgiler ve yayınlar, TradingView tarafından sağlanan veya onaylanan finansal, yatırım, alım satım veya diğer türden tavsiye veya öneriler anlamına gelmez ve teşkil etmez. Kullanım Koşulları bölümünde daha fazlasını okuyun.