CRT [TakingProphets]

Candle Range Theory (CRT) is an exclusive, closed-source indicator designed for traders who use ICT and Smart Money Concepts (SMC). It combines higher timeframe (HTF) visualization, Candle Range Transition (CRT) detection, and Smart Money Divergence (SMT) into one cohesive tool, giving traders a structured way to monitor institutional price behavior without switching timeframes.

Unlike generic market structure tools, CRT was built from the ground up to help traders:

Keep higher timeframe context visible directly on lower timeframe charts

Identify potential transition or rejection points in real time

Visualize correlated market divergences that are often invisible to the naked eye

This original approach is what makes CRT a premium, invite-only indicator. It is not a repackaged combination of common moving averages, oscillators, or support/resistance tools. It’s a specialized model designed to consolidate multiple ICT/SMC concepts into one workflow-friendly system.

How CRT Works

1. Higher Timeframe Candle Overlay

Projects up to three higher timeframe candles (1-minute to monthly) onto your active chart.

Displays open, high, low, and close with wick and body precision.

Lets you trade the lower timeframe with higher timeframe bias always visible.

2. Candle Range Transition (CRT) Detection

A Bearish CRT is detected when the current candle forms a higher high but closes lower than the previous candle.

A Bullish CRT occurs when the current candle forms a lower low but closes higher than the previous candle.

These transitions often highlight areas where price fails to continue its prior move, signaling a potential shift in delivery.

3. Smart Money Divergence (SMT)

Monitors correlated instruments (e.g., ES vs NQ, EURUSD vs GBPUSD).

Flags divergence when one instrument confirms a move while the other hesitates or rejects it.

SMT signals appear in real time, helping traders filter potential liquidity traps or engineered moves.

4. Real-Time HTF Candle Projections

Continuously plots the projected open, high, low, and close of the current HTF candle.

Acts as evolving reference points for support/resistance or decision-making zones.

5. Custom Display and Info Box

Fully configurable candle width, wick colors, label sizes, and transparency.

Built-in info box shows symbol, selected HTF timeframe, and session date for chart clarity.

6. Integrated Alert System

Four alert types:
• Bullish CRT
• Bearish CRT
• Bullish SMT Divergence
• Bearish SMT Divergence

Alerts help you track multiple instruments without staring at the screen all day.

Why CRT is Exclusive and Worth It
Most market structure indicators either plot generic support/resistance or recycle concepts already available in open-source scripts. CRT is original because:

It consolidates multiple ICT/SMC concepts (HTF bias, CRT transitions, SMT divergence) into one cohesive model.

It uses a proprietary visualization and detection method designed specifically for real-time application.

It provides clarity without chart clutter, allowing traders to make faster, more structured decisions.

While CRT does not execute trades or guarantee profits, it gives serious traders a unique analytical edge by revealing subtle higher timeframe and intermarket dynamics in real time.

If you understand ICT principles and Smart Money Concepts, CRT provides a workflow upgrade that simply isn’t available in free or generic scripts.